Connecting piece, drying module and clothes treatment apparatus

Abstract

The application belongs to the field of household appliances and provides a connecting piece, a drying module and a clothes processing device. The connecting piece comprises a connecting body, the connecting body has a wind guide channel, and a windward opening and an air outlet opening are in communication with the wind guide channel; wherein the windward opening is configured to be in communication with an air outlet opening of a heat exchanger assembly, and the air outlet opening is configured to be in communication with an air inlet opening of a moisture absorption and removal assembly. The connecting piece and the drying module provided by the application help to improve the drying and dehumidifying efficiency of the clothes processing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of household appliances, and more specifically, relates to a connector, a drying module, and a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Among related technologies, some garment processing equipment has the function of drying clothes, which is especially suitable for humid weather and is therefore increasingly favored by consumers.

[0003] Some garment processing devices with drying functions can utilize a moisture-absorbing module (such as a heat pump) to heat and absorb moisture from the humid air inside the garment processing drum. The resulting high-temperature air then re-enters the drum, allowing the moisture in the clothes to evaporate. However, existing heat pumps still suffer from low moisture absorption efficiency, long drying times, and high power consumption. In particular, in low-temperature environments, the moisture absorption efficiency of the heat pump further decreases, resulting in even longer drying times and higher power consumption. Therefore, there is a need to improve the dehumidification and drying efficiency of garments.

[0004] Related studies have found that the dehumidification and drying efficiency of the aforementioned clothing processing equipment still needs improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a connector, a drying module, and a garment processing device, which can improve the drying and dehumidification efficiency of the garment processing device to a certain extent.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0007] In a first aspect, a connector is provided, including a connecting body having an air guide channel and an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with the air guide channel; wherein the air inlet is configured to communicate with the air outlet of a heat exchanger assembly, and the air outlet is configured to communicate with the air inlet of a moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly.

[0008] In the connector provided in this embodiment, an air inlet and an air outlet connected to the air guide channel of the connector are respectively configured as the air outlet of the heat exchanger assembly and the air inlet of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly. This allows the connector to cooperate with both the heat exchanger assembly and the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly, improving airflow leakage during the flow from the heat exchanger assembly to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly, enhancing the sealing performance at the connection point, and ensuring that the airflow from the heat exchanger assembly flows as far as possible towards the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly. This structural improvement enables effective utilization of airflow energy, maximizing the function of the heat exchanger assembly while minimizing airflow leakage.

[0009] Optionally, the air inlet is constructed as at least one of a square, a rounded square, an inverted trapezoid, and a rounded inverted trapezoid, and / or the air outlet is constructed as a circular structure;

[0010] And / or, the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the air guide channel gradually decreases from the air inlet toward the air outlet.

[0011] Optionally, the connector further includes a positioning protrusion and a sealing member. The positioning protrusion is located on the outer periphery of the connecting body in the airflow direction, and the sealing member is located outside the connecting body and is fixedly connected to the positioning protrusion.

[0012] The sealing element is an annular structure surrounding the air inlet and covers at least a portion of the outer side wall of the positioning protrusion.

[0013] Optionally, the connector further includes a mounting plate fixedly connected to the connecting body, the mounting plate having mounting holes for fixing the connecting body, and the length of the connecting body on the side adjacent to the mounting plate being greater than the length of the connecting body on the opposite side of the mounting plate.

[0014] The positioning protrusion is located at one end of the connecting body near the windward opening and is connected to the mounting plate to form a ring structure surrounding the connecting body;

[0015] The sealing element is a hollow structure that matches the size of the air outlet, including an integrally formed first sealing strip and a second sealing strip. The first sealing strip is fixedly connected to the positioning protrusion via the outer wall of the positioning protrusion, and the second sealing strip is located at one end of the mounting plate near the air inlet and is connected to both ends of the first sealing strip in the extension direction.

[0016] Optionally, the connecting body further includes a first reinforcing rib, which is located on one side of the exhaust port in the circumferential direction and connected to the mounting plate.

[0017] Optionally, at least a portion of the sidewall of the air guide channel near the air inlet is recessed in the circumferential direction to form an air guide step, and at least two spaced second reinforcing ribs are provided at the air guide step.

[0018] In a second aspect, this application also provides a drying module, comprising:

[0019] The connector is any one of the connectors described above;

[0020] A heat exchanger assembly has a regeneration airflow inlet and an outlet. The outlet of the heat exchanger assembly is connected to the air inlet of the connector. The heat exchanger assembly can dehumidify and dry the regeneration airflow and output the dried regeneration airflow to the connector.

[0021] A moisture absorption and dehumidification component has an air inlet and a regeneration air outlet, wherein the air inlet of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component is connected to the exhaust outlet of the connector.

[0022] The dry regeneration airflow output from the heat exchanger assembly can be output to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly via the connector to partially dehumidify and dry the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly, thereby restoring its moisture absorption capacity.

[0023] Optionally, the drying module further includes a base, a limiting plate is formed by protrusion on a portion of the surface of the base, and an installation groove is provided on the limiting plate. The connector is installed between the heat exchanger assembly and the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly through the installation groove.

[0024] The opening size of the mounting slot is configured to match the outlet size of the heat exchanger assembly.

[0025] Optionally, the regeneration airflow inlet is connected to the regeneration airflow outlet.

[0026] Optionally, the drying module further includes a base, a guide plate is formed on a portion of the surface of the base, and the guide plate connects the regeneration airflow inlet and the regeneration airflow outlet;

[0027] The humidified regenerated airflow output from the regenerated airflow outlet flows to the regenerated airflow inlet via the guide plate.

[0028] Optionally, the heat exchanger assembly is an evaporator used to condense the input humid regeneration gas flow to form a low-temperature dry regeneration gas flow.

[0029] Optionally, the mounting groove is provided with a slot for inserting at least a portion of the side edge of the connector in the circumferential direction;

[0030] The slot includes a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot. The first slot and the second slot are arranged opposite to each other, and the third slot connects the first slot and the second slot. The ends of the first slot and the second slot facing away from the third slot are deflected toward a side that is far away from each other to form an inclined structure.

[0031] Optionally, along the flow direction of the regeneration airflow, the cross-sectional shape of the mounting groove is at least one of square, rounded square, inverted trapezoid, and rounded inverted trapezoid;

[0032] And / or, at least a portion of the side edge of the connector in the circumferential direction is provided with a sealing protrusion between it and the mounting groove.

[0033] Optionally, the limiting plate is provided with a positioning post on at least one side in the airflow direction, and the positioning post is provided with a positioning hole;

[0034] The connector has a mounting hole opposite to the positioning hole, and the connector is fixed to the mounting groove by fasteners passing through the mounting hole and the positioning hole.

[0035] Optionally, the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly includes a regeneration fan and a moisture absorption and dehumidification component connected together, with the air inlet located on the regeneration fan;

[0036] The regeneration fan is used to drive the regeneration airflow.

[0037] The moisture absorption and dehumidification component includes a moisture absorption disc and a heating assembly. The heating assembly covers the regeneration zone of the moisture absorption disc, and the regeneration zone is connected to the regeneration fan.

[0038] Optionally, the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component further includes:

[0039] The housing covers the moisture-absorbing turntable and the heating assembly. The housing includes a front shell and a rear shell that interlock with each other. The front shell encloses the regeneration airflow outlet, and the rear shell encloses the first inlet for the regeneration airflow to flow in.

[0040] A driving component is connected to the moisture-absorbing turntable, which can rotate relative to the housing under the drive of the driving component;

[0041] The first inlet is connected to the regeneration fan.

[0042] In a third aspect, this application also provides a garment processing device, including the drying module described in any of the above claims.

[0043] Optionally, the garment processing equipment further includes a circulation module, a heat exchange module, and a garment processing drum;

[0044] The circulation module is connected to the clothing processing drum and is used to form a circulating airflow from the humid air in the clothing processing drum and flow through the heat exchange module and part of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component;

[0045] The heat exchange module and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component are used to dehumidify and dry the circulating airflow from the circulation module, so as to output the dried circulating airflow into the clothing processing drum.

[0046] The heat exchange module and the drying module are both located on the same side of the clothing processing drum and are installed on approximately the same mounting surface.

[0047] Compared with the prior art, this application includes at least the following beneficial effects:

[0048] The connector provided in this application embodiment can be used to connect the air outlet of the heat exchanger assembly and the air inlet of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly through the air inlet and air outlet with the adaptive structure, respectively, thereby improving the leakage problem that may occur when the airflow flows from the heat exchanger assembly to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly and improving the sealing of the regeneration airflow. In addition, the above structure can also realize the effective utilization of airflow energy to a certain extent, so that the heat exchanger assembly can maximize its function.

[0049] The drying module provided in this application includes the beneficial effects of any one or more of the above-mentioned connectors, which will not be repeated here.

[0050] The clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment includes the beneficial effects of any one or more of the above-mentioned drying modules, which will not be repeated here; in addition, the clothing processing equipment also achieves efficient utilization of its internal space and close coordination of circulation, dehumidification and regeneration functions by adjusting the internal space layout. Attached Figure Description

[0051] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0053] Figure 2 A front view of the connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 3 Rear view of the connector provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 4 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the connector provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0056] Figure 5 Exploded view of the connector provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the drying module provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0058] Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of a drying module provided in another embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the middle base;

[0060] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of part of the structure;

[0061] Figure 10 for Figure 8 Partial structural sectional view;

[0062] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connector assembly on the base;

[0063] Figure 12 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component in the diagram;

[0064] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the moisture absorption and dehumidification components in the middle;

[0065] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0066] Figure 15 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0067] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0068] 100. Drying module; 200. Heat exchange module; 1000. Clothing processing equipment;

[0069] 10. Connector; 1. Connecting body; 11. Air guide channel; 111. Air guide step; 112. Second reinforcing rib; 12. Air inlet; 13. Air outlet; 2. Positioning protrusion; 3. Sealing element; 31. First sealing strip; 311. Sealing protrusion; 32. Second sealing strip; 4. Mounting plate; 401. Mounting hole; 5. First reinforcing rib;

[0070] 20. Heat exchanger assembly; 201. Regeneration airflow inlet; 202. Air outlet;

[0071] 30. Moisture absorption and dehumidification component; 301. Air inlet; 302. Regeneration airflow outlet; 303. First inlet; 310. Regeneration fan; 320. Moisture absorption and dehumidification element; 321. Moisture absorption turntable; 322. Heating component; 323. Housing; 3231. Front housing; 3232. Rear housing; 324. Drive component;

[0072] 40. Base; 41. Limiting plate; 411. Mounting groove; 412. Slot; 4121. First slot; 4122. Second slot; 4123. Third slot; 413. Limiting groove; 4131. Inclined bottom wall; 4132. Drain outlet; 42. Guide plate; 43. Positioning post; 431. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0073] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0074] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0075] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0076] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0077] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0078] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0079] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0080] This application provides a connector 10, a drying module 100, and a clothing processing device 1000. The clothing processing device 1000 can be a device for drying clothes, or it can be a washer-dryer combo that combines washing and drying. It is understood that the clothing processing device 1000 can be a device for processing clothes directly placed on the ground or a display surface, or it can be a wall-mounted or countertop clothing processing device 1000. The clothing processing device 1000 has a main clothing processing unit with a rotatable clothing processing drum for holding clothes, and a clothing loading / unloading port for easy access by the user. In addition, the clothing processing device 1000 also has a movable door located outside the main clothing processing unit and movable relative to the clothing loading / unloading port to open or close the port.

[0081] The clothing processing unit also has a base 40, a clothing processing drum is located above the base 40, and there is space between the clothing processing drum and the base 40 for installing other modules, such as a circulation module for drying clothes and a heat exchange module 200, which are installed between the base 40 and the clothing processing drum.

[0082] When clothes are placed in the drying drum, the drum rotates forward or backward simultaneously, causing the clothes to tumble and shake continuously inside the drum. During this process, the clothes come into full contact with the high-temperature drying airflow flowing into the drum, which accelerates the evaporation of moisture and dries the clothes.

[0083] In related technologies, a clothing processing device 1000 with a drying function can use a moisture absorption module (heat pump) to heat and absorb moisture from the humid air located in the clothing processing drum, and then re-enter the drum to obtain high-temperature air, thereby evaporating the moisture in the clothes.

[0084] However, existing evaporators or heat pumps maintain a uniform overall temperature. During the evaporation process of humid air, the moisture absorption module's ability to absorb moisture decreases, resulting in low moisture absorption efficiency, long drying time, and high power consumption. In particular, in environments with low air temperatures, the temperature of the humid air also decreases, making it difficult for the evaporator to reach the moisture absorption temperature. This further reduces moisture absorption efficiency, extends drying time, and increases power consumption.

[0085] To at least partially improve the above-mentioned problems and enhance the regeneration effect of the moisture absorption module, this application provides a connector 10.

[0086] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connector 10 provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is a front view of the connector 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a top view of the connector 10 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the connector 10 provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 5 An exploded view of the connector 10 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0087] Please see Figures 1-3 The connector 10 is a hollow plate-like structure with a certain thickness, mainly including the connecting body 1 and the sealing element 3 located around the connecting body 1.

[0088] Specifically, the connecting body 1 has an air guide channel 11 and an air inlet 12 and an air outlet 13 connected to the air guide channel 11; wherein, the opening shape and size of the air inlet 12 and the air outlet 13 need to be adaptively adjusted according to the component to be adapted. In this embodiment, the air inlet 12 is configured to communicate with the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20, and the air outlet 13 is configured to communicate with the air inlet 301 of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30.

[0089] In the connector 10 provided in this embodiment, by providing an air inlet 12 and an exhaust outlet 13 connected to the air guide channel 11 of the connector 10, which are respectively configured to connect the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20 and the air inlet 301 of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30, the connector 10 can cooperate with the heat exchanger assembly 20 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 to a certain extent. This improves the airflow leakage problem that occurs during the flow of air from the heat exchanger assembly 20 to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30, enhances the sealing performance at the connection between the two, and ensures that the airflow from the heat exchanger assembly 20 can flow to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 as much as possible. This structural improvement can achieve effective utilization of airflow energy, allowing the heat exchanger assembly 20 to perform its function to the maximum extent while minimizing airflow leakage.

[0090] Specifically, the opening size of the air inlet 12 is larger than the opening size of the exhaust outlet 13 (i.e., the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet 12 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the exhaust outlet 13), and the opening shape of the air inlet 12 is adapted to the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20. Therefore, it can be ensured that all the airflow discharged through the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20 can flow into the air inlet 12, which helps to avoid the possibility of airflow leakage through the air inlet 12.

[0091] Specifically, the cross-sectional area of ​​the air guide channel 11 connecting the air inlet 12 and the exhaust outlet 13 gradually decreases from the air inlet 12 toward the exhaust outlet 13. This structural design avoids sudden changes in the size of the air guide channel 11 within the connecting body 1. This gradual channel transition helps to gradually increase the airflow velocity within a certain range, reducing eddies and turbulence caused by sudden contraction and lowering kinetic energy loss.

[0092] In some embodiments, the air inlet 12 may be constructed as at least one of a square, a rounded square, an inverted trapezoid, and a rounded inverted trapezoid, and / or the exhaust outlet 13 may be constructed as a circular structure.

[0093] Please see Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the air inlet 12 of the connector 10 is constructed as a rounded rectangle or a rounded inverted trapezoid, and the air outlet 13 is constructed as a circle; the air guide channel 11 forms a gradually narrowing structure from the air inlet 12 toward the air outlet 13.

[0094] To enhance the structural strength of the connecting body 1, the connecting body 1 is made of a rigid material, such as metal or plastic.

[0095] In this embodiment, the connecting body 1 can be made of plastic materials such as epoxy resin, acrylate, polyurethane, and phenolic resin.

[0096] To avoid sealing problems caused by deformation of the connecting body 1 due to insufficient strength, in some embodiments, reinforcing ribs can be provided on the connecting body 1. The reinforcing ribs are integrally formed with the connecting body 1, which can effectively enhance the overall flatness and rigidity of the connecting body 1.

[0097] For details, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting body 1 also includes a first reinforcing rib 5, which is located on the circumferential side of the exhaust port 13 and connected to the mounting plate 4; and / or, at least part of the circumferential sidewall of the air guide channel 11 near the air inlet 12 is recessed to form an air guide step 111, and at least two spaced second reinforcing ribs 112 are provided at the air guide step 111.

[0098] To further improve the sealing effect of the connector 10 after assembly, in some embodiments, the connector 10 may also include a positioning protrusion 2 and a sealing element 3, wherein the positioning protrusion 2 is integrally formed with the connecting body 1, and the sealing element 3 is located outside the positioning protrusion 2.

[0099] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The aforementioned positioning protrusion 2 is located on the outer periphery of the connecting body 1 in the airflow direction, and the sealing member 3 is located outside the connecting body 1 and is fixedly connected to the positioning protrusion 2. The sealing member 3 is an annular structure surrounding the air inlet 12 and covers at least a portion of the outer wall of the positioning protrusion 2.

[0100] Specifically, the aforementioned sealing element 3 can be made of a material with good elastic deformation capability, such as silicone or elastic polyurethane. The sealing element 3 has good elasticity, enabling it to undergo recoverable elastic deformation under compression and, during this process, to make close contact with the relevant assembly surfaces, thereby effectively filling gaps and improving the sealing effect. In addition, the aforementioned sealing element 3 also has a certain buffering function, which can provide shock absorption and ensure the stability and reliability of the seal.

[0101] by Figure 5 Taking the orientation shown as an example, the positioning protrusion 2 is located on the left and right sides and the lower side of the connecting body 1 and forms a continuous strip structure. Correspondingly, the sealing element 3 is arranged around the connecting body 1 along the positioning protrusion 2 and forms a structure similar to a hollow rectangle.

[0102] In this embodiment, the seal 3 is located on the side of the connecting body 1 near the heat exchanger assembly 20. The seal 3 is a hollow structure that matches the size of the air outlet 202.

[0103] The hollow sealing element 3 includes an integrally formed first sealing strip 31 and a second sealing strip 32, wherein the first sealing strip 31 is fixedly connected to the positioning protrusion 2 via the outer wall of the positioning protrusion 2, and the second sealing strip 32 is located at one end of the mounting plate 4 near the air inlet 12 and is connected to both ends of the first sealing strip 31 in the extension direction.

[0104] A portion of the outer surface of the first sealing strip 31 protrudes to form a sealing protrusion 311, which can be used to further enhance the sealing effect of the sealing member 3.

[0105] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 There are three sealing protrusions 311, two of which are set facing the direction of the windward side, and the other sealing protrusion 311 is located on the side of the first sealing strip 31 that is away from the connecting body 1.

[0106] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The aforementioned connector 10 also includes a mounting plate 4. The mounting plate 4 is fixedly connected to the connecting body 1 (or can be integrally formed), and the mounting plate 4 has mounting holes 401 for fixing the connecting body 1.

[0107] The mounting plate 4 is located on one side of the connecting body 1. In this embodiment, to facilitate the normal assembly of the connector 10, the mounting plate 4 is located at the top of the connecting body 1, and the length of the top of the connecting body 1 (i.e., the side adjacent to the mounting plate 4) is greater than the length of the bottom of the connecting body 1 (i.e., the side opposite to the mounting plate 4). The connector 10 is generally an inverted trapezoidal structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom.

[0108] The mounting plate 4 is connected to the two ends of the top of the main body 1 circumferentially connected to the positioning protrusion 2, forming a hollow structure similar to that of the sealing element 3.

[0109] The aforementioned connector 10 can be prepared by methods such as two-color injection molding, secondary injection molding, overmolding, and spraying soft adhesive layer.

[0110] Taking the overmolding process as an example, when preparing the connector 10, the overall structure of the connecting body 1 and related integrally formed parts can be designed according to assembly requirements, and the parts can be processed by injection molding. Subsequently, the flexible sealing element 3 is coated onto the surface of the parts using an overmolding machine to obtain the connector 10.

[0111] In some embodiments, the seal 3 includes the outer wall surface of the positioning protrusion 2, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 The circumferential outer wall, front side wall, and rear side wall of the positioning protrusion 2 are all covered by the sealing element 3.

[0112] To improve the bonding force between the seal 3 and the positioning protrusion 2 and to prevent gaps from appearing in the seal 3 during processing, multiple through holes are spaced apart on the positioning protrusion 2. These through holes not only facilitate gas discharge but also increase the contact area and mechanical interlocking force between the prepared seal 3 and the positioning protrusion 2, making their bonding more robust.

[0113] In some embodiments, the second sealing strip 32 is recessed on the side opposite to the connecting body 1 and forms a groove extending along the length direction of the second sealing strip 32.

[0114] The aforementioned sealing strip can be used to achieve a sealing fit between the connector 10 and the heat exchanger assembly 20. The corresponding exhaust port 13 of the connector 10 is used for assembly with the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30.

[0115] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the exhaust port 13 of the sealing member 3 is provided with multiple bolt holes for assembly, and the exhaust port 13 is an annular structure with grooves. Related modules of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 can be connected to the exhaust port 13 by being inserted into the grooves. Simultaneously, with the use of bolts and other fasteners penetrating the bolt holes, a secure and sealed assembly of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 and the connecting member 10 can be achieved. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 .

[0116] It is understood that the connector 10 provided in this application embodiment is used to connect the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20 and the air inlet 301 of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30. By tightly fitting the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20 with the air inlet 301 of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 together, leakage is prevented when the airflow flows from the heat exchanger assembly 20 to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30, and the air outlet 202 and the air inlet 301 are sealed together. This improves the performance of the drying module 100 with the connector 10 to a certain extent and optimizes the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment 1000.

[0117] On the other hand, this application also provides a drying module 100, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 6-14 .

[0118] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the drying module 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of a drying module 100 provided in another embodiment of this application. Figure 8 for Figure 7 A structural diagram of the middle base 40. Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of part of the structure. Figure 10 for Figure 8 Partial structural sectional view, Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of connector 10 on base 40.

[0119] Please see Figure 6 The drying module 100 provided in this embodiment includes three parts: a connector 10, a heat exchanger assembly 20, and a moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30. The connector 10 is the connector 10 described above. The heat exchanger assembly 20 has a regeneration airflow inlet 201 and an air outlet 202. The air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20 is connected to the air inlet 12 of the connector 10. The heat exchanger assembly 20 can dehumidify and dry the regeneration airflow and output the dried regeneration airflow to the connector 10. The moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 has an air inlet 301 and a regeneration airflow outlet 302. The air inlet 301 of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 is connected to the air outlet 13 of the connector 10. The dried regeneration airflow output from the heat exchanger assembly 20 can be output to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 through the connector 10 to dehumidify and dry the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 and restore its moisture absorption capacity.

[0120] Specifically, the aforementioned heat exchanger assembly 20 can be an evaporator, which is used to condense the input humid regeneration gas flow to form a low-temperature dry regeneration gas flow. Correspondingly, the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 is a structure made of moisture-absorbing material that has the function of absorbing water vapor in the gas flow.

[0121] In this drying module 100, the dry airflow output from the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20 can flow into the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 via the connector 10, which is sealed between the heat exchanger assembly 20 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30. When the dry airflow flows through the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30, it can carry away some of the moisture inside the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30, so that the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 is dehumidified and dried and its moisture absorption capacity is restored.

[0122] Specifically, the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 is defined to have a regeneration zone, through which the regeneration airflow always flows and dries the regeneration zone.

[0123] In some embodiments, the regenerated airflow can be a unidirectional airflow. In this case, the regenerated airflow flows into the heat exchanger assembly 20 through the regenerated airflow inlet 201, and flows through the connector 10 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 in sequence, and is finally discharged through the regenerated airflow outlet 302 of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30.

[0124] To facilitate the assembly of the aforementioned components, in some embodiments, the drying module 100 further includes a base 40. A limiting plate 41 is protruding from a portion of the surface of the base 40. An installation groove 411 is provided on the limiting plate 41, through which the connector 10 is installed between the heat exchanger assembly 20 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30. The opening size of the installation groove 411 is configured to match the size of the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20.

[0125] The connector 10 can be mounted onto the base 40 via the mounting slot 411. Since the opening of the mounting slot 411 matches the air outlet 202 of the heat exchanger assembly 20, the obstruction of the airflow by the limiting plate 41 can be minimized, allowing the airflow passing through the heat exchanger assembly 20 to flow smoothly into the connector 10. This ensures that the airflow can fully exchange heat with the heat exchanger assembly 20 and fully utilize the heat exchanger assembly 20 for dehumidification. The moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 and the heat exchanger assembly 20 can be placed or mounted onto the base 40 and are located on opposite sides of the limiting plate 41.

[0126] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 The aforementioned mounting groove 411 is located between the heat exchanger assembly 20 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30, and is used to assemble the connector 10. The connector 10 can achieve circumferential sealing by interference fit between the seal 3 and the mounting groove 411.

[0127] Along the flow direction of the regenerated airflow, the cross-sectional shape of the mounting groove 411 is at least one of square, rounded square, inverted trapezoid, and rounded inverted trapezoid.

[0128] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the mounting groove 411 is a rounded inverted trapezoidal structure. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 10 .

[0129] To further improve the secure mounting of the connector 10 on the mounting groove 411, in some embodiments, a slot 412 is provided on the mounting groove 411 for at least a portion of the side edge of the connector 10 to be inserted in the circumferential direction. After the seal 3 is inserted into the slot 412, it can be compressed and deformed, and under the action of the sealing protrusion 311, it forms multiple sealing band structures extending along the circumferential side of the opening of the mounting groove 411, further reducing the possibility of airflow leakage through the assembly gap between the mounting groove 411 and the connector 10.

[0130] Please see Figure 9 and Figure 10 The aforementioned slot 412 includes a first slot 4121, a second slot 4122, and a third slot 4123, wherein the first slot 4121 and the second slot 4122 are arranged opposite to each other, and the third slot 4123 connects the first slot 4121 and the second slot 4122; the ends of the first slot 4121 and the second slot 4122 facing away from the third slot 4123 are deflected toward a side that is far away from each other to form an inclined structure.

[0131] The side of the mounting slot 411 opposite to the first slot 4121 and the second slot 4122 is also an inclined sidewall, so as to facilitate the mating with the inverted trapezoidal connector 10.

[0132] When the inverted trapezoidal connector 10 is inserted into the slot 412 through the mounting groove 411, the aforementioned inclined first slot 4121 and second slot 4122 not only play a good guiding role, making it convenient for operators to insert quickly and reducing the difficulty of installing the connector 10 on the mounting groove 411; at the same time, the structure can also play a certain role in stabilization and positioning.

[0133] In this embodiment, the top wall of the limiting plate 41 is recessed downward to form a mounting groove 411, and the connector 10 is inserted from top to bottom through a slot 412 opened in the mounting groove 411.

[0134] It should be noted that the groove of the second sealing strip 32 formed on the connector 10 can cooperate with the groove formed on the top wall of the limiting plate 41 so as to form a relatively closed flow channel when connected with other parts assembled on the base 40.

[0135] To secure the connector 10 assembled into the mounting groove 411 and slot 412, in some embodiments, the limiting plate 41 has a positioning post 43 on at least one side in the airflow direction, and the positioning post 43 has a positioning hole 431. When the connector 10 is assembled into the mounting groove 411, the mounting hole 401 on the mounting plate 4 of the connector 10 can be opposite to the positioning hole 431, and the connector 10 is fixed to the mounting groove 411 by fasteners passing through the mounting hole 401 and the positioning hole 431.

[0136] Specifically, the aforementioned positioning post 43 can be simultaneously installed on both sides of the limiting plate 41 in the airflow direction, or it can be installed on only one side in the airflow direction.

[0137] To reduce space occupation and maximize the utilization of the space within the base 40, this embodiment sets the positioning post 43 to be located only on the side of the limiting plate 41 away from the heat exchanger assembly 20. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 9 and Figure 11 .

[0138] To better guide the regeneration airflow and reduce airflow leakage, a limiting groove 413 is also provided on the base 40 to accommodate the heat exchanger assembly 20. This limiting groove 413 and the limiting plate 41 are integrally formed. (See attached image.) Figure 9 .

[0139] The heat exchanger assembly 20 is located within the aforementioned limiting groove 413. The bottom of the limiting groove 413 is an inclined bottom wall 4131, and the relatively lower end of the inclined bottom wall 4131 penetrates the side wall of the limiting groove 413 to form a drain port 4132.

[0140] When the heat exchanger assembly 20 is working, it will produce a certain amount of condensate. The inclined bottom wall 4131 can be used to guide the condensate to the drain port 4132 and discharge it through the drain port 4132.

[0141] The regeneration airflow in the drying module 100 described above is unidirectional and carries a certain amount of moisture after passing through the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30. This regeneration airflow, released into the external environment, may cause the external environment to become humid. Additionally, the regeneration airflow may also carry a certain amount of heat and release it into the external environment.

[0142] To reduce energy loss, in some embodiments, the regenerated airflow can be configured as a recirculated airflow. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 7 The regeneration airflow outlet 302 of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 in the drying module 100 is connected to the regeneration airflow inlet 201 of the heat exchanger component 20. At this time, the humidified regeneration airflow output from the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 can flow back into the heat exchanger component 20 through the regeneration airflow inlet 201 for dehumidification and drying. The resulting dry regeneration airflow can be output again to the connector 10 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30. At this time, the regeneration airflow in the drying module 100 is a circulating airflow, which can circulate within a set area and continuously dry the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30, so that the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 can maintain a good moisture absorption effect.

[0143] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 A guide plate 42 is formed on a portion of the surface of the base 40. The guide plate 42 connects the regeneration airflow inlet 201 and the regeneration airflow outlet 302. The humidified regeneration airflow output from the regeneration airflow outlet 302 flows to the regeneration airflow inlet 201 via the guide plate 42.

[0144] One end of the guide plate 42 points to the limiting groove 413 that accommodates the heat exchanger assembly 20 and cooperates with the regeneration airflow inlet 201 of the heat exchanger assembly 20. The other end points to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 and cooperates with the regeneration airflow outlet 302 of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30. It can guide the humid airflow discharged from the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 into the heat exchanger assembly 20.

[0145] Specifically, the regenerated airflow inlet 201 and the regenerated airflow outlet 302 are oriented at an angle, and at least part of the guide plate 42 is a smooth curved surface, so as to better guide the airflow to change its flow direction and turn and flow in a predetermined direction, thereby reducing unnecessary eddies and energy loss.

[0146] With the cooperation of the baffle plate 42, the heat exchanger assembly 20, the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30, the connector 10, the limiting plate 41, and the baffle plate 42 together form the regeneration air duct, within which the regeneration airflow can circulate. It should be noted that only a portion of the aforementioned moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 is located within the regeneration air duct.

[0147] Figure 12 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 in the diagram. Figure 13 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 320 in the middle. Figure 14 for Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure.

[0148] Please see Figures 12-14 The structure of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 described above will be explained in detail.

[0149] The moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 30 includes a regeneration fan 310 and a moisture absorption and dehumidification component 320 connected together. The air inlet 301 is located on the regeneration fan 310, and the connector 10 is connected to the air inlet 301 of the regeneration fan 310 via the exhaust port 13, ensuring good sealing when the regeneration airflow flows into the regeneration fan 310 through the exhaust port 13.

[0150] The regeneration fan 310 is used to drive the regeneration airflow so that the regeneration airflow can flow from the heat exchanger assembly 20 to the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 320.

[0151] Please refer to the structure of the regenerator fan 310. Figure 12 .

[0152] Please see Figure 13 and Figure 14 The moisture absorption and dehumidification component 320 includes a moisture absorption disc 321 and a heating assembly 322. The moisture absorption disc 321 has a regeneration zone located within a regeneration duct and communicating with a regeneration fan 310. The heating assembly 322 covers the regeneration zone of the moisture absorption disc 321.

[0153] The moisture-absorbing disc 321 is a disc-shaped structure with a certain thickness, which can reduce the space occupied by the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 30, thereby reducing the overall volume of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 30. Generally, the moisture-absorbing disc 321 can be made of a material with strong water absorption properties to fully absorb the moisture in the circulating airflow, so that the circulating airflow becomes a dry airflow, such as cotton cloth, zeolite, lithium chloride, silica gel, modified silica gel, or 13X (sodium X type) molecular sieve, etc.

[0154] The regeneration zone is the area on the moisture-absorbing rotary disc 321 through which the regeneration airflow flows. Correspondingly, the moisture-absorbing rotary disc 321 also includes a moisture-absorbing zone, which is the area on the moisture-absorbing rotary disc 321 through which the circulating airflow flows. Both are fan-shaped structures and together form a disc-shaped structure. The areas of the regeneration zone and the moisture-absorbing zone can be determined based on the radial cross-sectional area of ​​the moisture-absorbing duct used for the circulating airflow and the regeneration duct.

[0155] In some embodiments, the radial cross-sectional area of ​​the moisture-absorbing duct is larger than that of the regeneration duct, and correspondingly, the area of ​​the regeneration zone is smaller than that of the moisture-absorbing zone. This design not only increases the airflow of the moisture-absorbing duct but also ensures that most of the moisture-absorbing disc 321 is in the moisture-absorbing zone, thereby further improving the moisture absorption efficiency and effect.

[0156] During the rotation of the moisture-absorbing disc 321, each part of the moisture-absorbing disc 321 rotates from the moisture-absorbing air duct to the regeneration air duct, and then from the regeneration air duct back to the moisture-absorbing air duct. In other words, each part of the moisture-absorbing disc 321 rotates from the moisture-absorbing zone to the regeneration zone, and then from the regeneration zone back to the moisture-absorbing zone, achieving flexible switching between the two zones, and this switching occurs synchronously with the rotation of the moisture-absorbing disc 321.

[0157] In other words, the areas of the aforementioned moisture absorption zone and regeneration zone are fixed, and the various parts of the moisture absorption turntable 321 can switch between the two zones as it rotates.

[0158] The heating component 322, positioned opposite the regeneration zone, is fixedly mounted relative to the moisture-absorbing rotary disc 321 to continuously heat the regeneration zone, ensuring that the regeneration airflow carrying a certain amount of heat. The portion of the moisture-absorbing rotary disc 321 located in the moisture-absorbing zone absorbs moisture from the humid air in the moisture-absorbing duct, then rotates to the regeneration zone. The heating component 322 heats this portion, causing the moisture to quickly desorb and be carried away by the regeneration airflow to the heat exchanger assembly 20. The heat exchanger assembly 20 dries the moisture-laden airflow by absorbing heat. Subsequently, the airflow can re-enter the regeneration zone via the regeneration fan 310.

[0159] Through the combination of the above structures, the moisture-absorbing disc 321 can continuously absorb moisture from the humid air in the moisture-absorbing duct during this process; similarly, the regeneration airflow circulates repeatedly in the regeneration duct, and can continuously absorb moisture from the moisture-absorbing disc 321 and discharge it as the moisture-absorbing disc 321 rotates, so that the moisture-absorbing disc 321 always has good water absorption capacity, thereby improving the efficiency and effect of moisture absorption.

[0160] In some embodiments, the moisture-absorbing turntable 321 is further provided with a baffle structure for separating the moisture-absorbing zone and the regeneration zone. This baffle structure can also help to fix the heating assembly 322 to some extent. Its structure has been disclosed in related technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0161] Under the action of the regeneration fan 310, the regeneration airflow circulates in the regeneration duct and flows sequentially through the regeneration zone, heat exchanger assembly 20, connector 10 and regeneration fan 310, and then circulates back to the regeneration zone.

[0162] Please see Figure 13 and Figure 14 To better install and secure the aforementioned moisture-absorbing turntable 321 and heating assembly 322, the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 320 further includes a housing 323 and a drive component 324. The housing 323 covers the moisture-absorbing turntable 321 and heating assembly 322, and includes a front shell 3231 and a rear shell 3232 that interlock with each other. The front shell 3231 encloses and forms a regeneration airflow outlet 302 located within the regeneration air duct, and the rear shell 3232 encloses and forms a first inlet 303 located within the regeneration air duct and capable of allowing regeneration airflow to flow in. The drive component 324 is driven by the moisture-absorbing turntable 321, and the moisture-absorbing turntable 321 can rotate relative to the housing 323 under the drive of the drive component 324. The regeneration airflow outlet 302 points towards the heat exchanger assembly 20 along the extension direction of the regeneration air duct, and the first inlet 303 is connected to the regeneration fan 310.

[0163] The front shell 3231 protrudes and encloses the side away from the moisture absorption disc 321 to form a regeneration airflow outlet 302, which can guide the humid regeneration airflow carrying a certain amount of moisture to the evaporator; while the rear shell 3232 encloses the side away from the heating component 322 to form a first inlet 303 for connecting the regeneration fan 310.

[0164] The aforementioned drive component 324 can be a motor, such as an eccentric shaft motor. The moisture-absorbing turntable 321 has a rotating shaft inside, and the motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the entire moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying assembly 30 to rotate.

[0165] During the rotation of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30, the outer shell and heating components remain fixed to ensure smooth flow of moisture absorption airflow in the moisture absorption duct and regeneration airflow in the regeneration duct.

[0166] It is understood that the drying module 100 provided in this application embodiment can achieve a sealed fit with the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 and the heat exchanger component 20 through the connector 10, forming a drying module 100 with a high regeneration effect, which helps to continuously and efficiently regenerate the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 and can improve the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment 1000 to a certain extent.

[0167] In a third aspect, this application also provides a garment processing device 1000, which includes the drying module 100 described in any of the above claims.

[0168] The aforementioned clothing processing equipment 1000 can be a dryer or a washer-dryer combo, etc. It is understood that the clothing processing equipment 1000 can be a clothing processing device directly placed on the ground or a display surface, or it can be a wall-mounted or countertop clothing processing device 1000. The clothing processing equipment 1000 has a main unit for receiving clothing, and the main unit has a clothing loading / unloading port for loading clothing. A door is located outside the main unit and can move relative to the clothing loading / unloading port to open or close the port.

[0169] In addition to the above-described structure, the garment processing device 1000 also includes a circulation module, a heat exchange module 200, and a garment processing drum. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 15 , Figure 15 The clothing processing drum is not shown.

[0170] The circulation module is connected to the clothes processing drum and is used to form a circulating airflow from the humid air in the clothes processing drum and flow through the heat exchange module 200 and part of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30. The heat exchange module 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 30 are used to dehumidify and dry the circulating airflow from the circulation module so that the dried circulating airflow is output to the clothes processing drum. The heat exchange module 200 and the drying module 100 are both located on the same side of the clothes processing drum and are installed on the same mounting surface.

[0171] This installation method, while maintaining the standard size of the garment processing equipment 1000, effectively improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the garment processing host by increasing the integration of 40 modules in the base and improving the assembly structure, thereby achieving the goal of improving the drying efficiency of the garment processing equipment 1000.

[0172] The clothing processing equipment 1000 provided in this application embodiment includes the beneficial effects of any one or more of the drying modules 100 mentioned above, which will not be repeated here; in addition, the clothing processing equipment 1000 also achieves efficient utilization of its internal space and close coordination of circulation, dehumidification and regeneration functions by adjusting the internal space layout.

[0173] The description of the various embodiments above tends to emphasize the differences between the various embodiments. The similarities or similarities between them can be referred to, and for the sake of brevity, they will not be repeated here.

[0174] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A connector, characterized in that, It includes a connecting body (1), which has an air guide channel (11) and an air inlet (12) and an air outlet (13) connected to the air guide channel (11); The air inlet (12) is configured to communicate with the air outlet (202) of the heat exchanger assembly (20), and the exhaust outlet (13) is configured to communicate with the air inlet (301) of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (30).

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air inlet (12) is constructed as at least one of a square, a rounded square, an inverted trapezoid, and a rounded inverted trapezoid, and / or the air outlet (13) is constructed as a circular structure; And / or, the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet (12) is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the air outlet (13), and the cross-sectional area of ​​the air guide channel (11) gradually decreases from the air inlet (12) toward the air outlet (13).

3. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (10) further includes a positioning protrusion (2) and a sealing member (3). The positioning protrusion (2) is located on the outer periphery of the connecting body (1) in the airflow direction, and the sealing member (3) is located outside the connecting body (1) and is fixedly connected to the positioning protrusion (2). The sealing element (3) is an annular structure surrounding the air inlet (12) and covers at least part of the outer wall of the positioning protrusion (2).

4. The connector according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connector (10) further includes a mounting plate (4) fixedly connected to the connecting body (1). The mounting plate (4) has mounting holes (401) for fixing the connecting body (1). The length of the connecting body (1) on the side adjacent to the mounting plate (4) is greater than the length of the connecting body (1) on the opposite side of the mounting plate (4). The positioning protrusion (2) is located at one end of the connecting body (1) near the windward opening (12) and is connected to the mounting plate (4) to form a ring structure around the connecting body (1); The sealing element (3) is a hollow structure that matches the size of the air outlet (202), including an integrally formed first sealing strip (31) and a second sealing strip (32). The first sealing strip (31) is fixedly connected to the positioning protrusion (2) via the outer wall of the positioning protrusion (2). The second sealing strip (32) is located at one end of the mounting plate (4) near the air inlet (12) and is connected to both ends of the first sealing strip (31) in the extension direction.

5. The connector according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting body (1) also includes a first reinforcing rib (5), which is located on one side of the exhaust port (13) in the circumferential direction and is connected to the mounting plate (4); And / or, at least a portion of the sidewall of the air guide channel (11) near the air inlet (12) is recessed in the circumferential direction to form an air guide step (111), and at least two spaced second reinforcing ribs (112) are provided at the air guide step (111).

6. A drying module, characterized in that, include: The connector (10) is the connector (10) according to any one of claims 1-5; The heat exchanger assembly (20) has a regeneration airflow inlet (201) and an air outlet (202). The air outlet (202) of the heat exchanger assembly (20) is connected to the air inlet (12) of the connector (10). The heat exchanger assembly (20) can dehumidify and dry the regeneration airflow and output the dried regeneration airflow to the connector (10). The moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (30) has an air inlet (301) and a regeneration air outlet (302), and the air inlet (301) of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (30) is connected to the exhaust outlet (13) of the connector (10); The dry regeneration airflow output from the heat exchanger assembly (20) can be output to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (30) via the connector (10) to partially dehumidify and dry the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (30) and restore its moisture absorption capacity.

7. The drying module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drying module (100) also includes a base (40), a limiting plate (41) is formed by protrusion on a part of the surface of the base (40), and an installation groove (411) is provided on the limiting plate (41). The connector (10) is installed between the heat exchanger assembly (20) and the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (30) through the installation groove (411). The opening size of the mounting slot (411) is configured to match the size of the air outlet (202) of the heat exchanger assembly (20).

8. The drying module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The regenerated airflow inlet (201) is connected to the regenerated airflow outlet (302); The drying module (100) also includes a base (40), a guide plate (42) is formed on a portion of the surface of the base (40), and the guide plate (42) connects the regeneration airflow inlet (201) and the regeneration airflow outlet (302); The humidified regenerated airflow output from the regenerated airflow outlet (302) flows through the guide plate (42) to the regenerated airflow inlet (201); And / or, the heat exchanger assembly (20) is an evaporator for condensing the input moist regeneration gas flow to form a low-temperature dry regeneration gas flow.

9. The drying module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting groove (411) is provided with a slot (412) for inserting at least a portion of the side edge of the connector (10) in the circumferential direction; The slot (412) includes a first slot (4121), a second slot (4122), and a third slot (4123). The first slot (4121) and the second slot (4122) are arranged opposite to each other, and the third slot (4123) connects the first slot (4121) and the second slot (4122). The ends of the first slot (4121) and the second slot (4122) facing away from the third slot (4123) are deflected toward a side that is far away from each other to form an inclined structure. And / or, the limiting plate (41) is provided with a positioning post (43) on at least one side in the airflow direction, the positioning post (43) is provided with a positioning hole (431), the connector (10) is provided with a mounting hole (401) opposite to the positioning hole (431), and the connector (10) is fixed to the mounting groove (411) by fasteners passing through the mounting hole (401) and the positioning hole (431).

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the drying module (100) according to any one of claims 6-9.

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