Drying module and clothes treating apparatus
By setting a limiting component in the drying module, the problem of vibration or jumping of the moisture absorption and dehumidification components during transportation and use is solved, ensuring the stability and normal use of the drying module.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANJING ROBOROCK INNOVATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying components are prone to vibration or jumping during transportation and use, which affects the normal use of the drying module.
Limiting components are set in the drying module, including a first limiting component, a second limiting component, a third limiting component and a fourth limiting component, which restrict the moisture absorption and dehumidification component from the axial, circumferential and gravity directions respectively, providing a stable blocking force to prevent it from displacing when vibrating.
This effectively reduces the possibility of vibration or jumping of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying components during transportation and use, ensuring the normal operation of the drying module.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, relates to a drying module and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Clothing processing equipment is a device used to perform various processing operations on clothing. In related technologies, clothing processing equipment with drying function includes a drying module, which includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification component and a drying air duct. The moisture absorption and dehumidification component includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification element and a mounting shell. The moisture absorption and dehumidification element is installed inside the mounting shell, and the mounting shell is installed inside the drying air duct.
[0003] However, the above installation method cannot provide stable constraints on the moisture absorption and dehumidification components, which makes them prone to vibration or jumping during transportation and use due to the overall vibration of the drying module, thus affecting the normal use of the drying module. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a drying module and clothing processing equipment, which aims to solve the technical problem that moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying components in related technologies are prone to vibration or jumping during transportation and use.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of this application, a drying module is provided, including a moisture absorption and dehumidification component and a drying air duct. The moisture absorption and dehumidification component includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification element and a mounting shell. The moisture absorption and dehumidification element is disposed inside the mounting shell, and the mounting shell is disposed inside the drying air duct. The drying module also includes a limiting component disposed on the mounting shell for limiting the axial positioning of the moisture absorption and dehumidification element.
[0006] Optionally, the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly further includes a driving member, which is disposed on the mounting housing and drivenly connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly; the limiting assembly includes a first limiting member, which is located on the side of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly that is axially close to the driving member, and is used to limit the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly from approaching the driving member axially.
[0007] Optionally, the desiccant includes a desiccant body and a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is coaxially mounted on the desiccant body and can drive the desiccant body to rotate. The drive includes a motor and an output shaft. The output shaft is fitted with a bearing. The first limiting member is a bearing. The output shaft is coaxially mounted with the rotating shaft and the bearing. The rotating shaft has a limiting surface facing the bearing, and the limiting surface abuts against the corresponding side of the bearing.
[0008] Optionally, the rotating shaft includes a main body, a flange, and a sleeve connected in sequence. The main body is fixedly connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification body, the flange has a limiting surface, and the sleeve is disposed between the output shaft and the inner ring of the bearing.
[0009] Optionally, the limiting assembly further includes a second limiting member located on the side of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member that is axially away from the driving member, for limiting the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member from moving axially away from the driving member.
[0010] Optionally, the moisture absorption and dehumidification component further includes a connecting cover, which is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft and disposed on the surface of the moisture absorption and dehumidification body away from the driving component; the second limiting component is a limiting protrusion, which is coaxial with the connecting cover and axially presses against the connecting cover.
[0011] Optionally, the limiting assembly further includes a third limiting member, which is arranged circumferentially along the moisture absorption and dehumidification member to limit the moisture absorption and dehumidification member from moving closer to or away from the driving member along the axial direction.
[0012] Optionally, the third limiting member includes multiple limiting wheels with their axial direction parallel to the radial direction of the moisture absorption and dehumidification member, and the multiple limiting wheels are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the moisture absorption and dehumidification member.
[0013] Optionally, the axial direction of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component has an angle greater than 0° with the direction of gravity; the drying module also includes a base, and the drying air duct is constructed on the base; the base is provided with a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove spaced apart along the direction of gravity, and the mounting shell passes through the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove, which are used to restrict the movement of the mounting shell along the direction of gravity.
[0014] Optionally, the limiting assembly also includes a fourth limiting member, which is located below the axis of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component in the direction of gravity, and is used to support the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component.
[0015] Optionally, the fourth limiting member is a support wheel, the axis of which is parallel to the rotation axis, and the support wheel rolls in contact with the peripheral part of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component.
[0016] Optionally, the plane passing through the axis of rotation and parallel to the direction of gravity is the mid-section of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component, and the number of support wheels is multiple, evenly distributed on both sides of the mid-section.
[0017] Optionally, the mounting housing includes a front housing and a rear housing that are axially connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly, a first limiting member is provided on the front housing, a second limiting member and a third limiting member are provided on the rear housing, and a fourth limiting member is provided between the front housing and the rear housing.
[0018] According to another aspect of this application, a garment processing device is provided, including the drying module described above.
[0019] The beneficial effects of the drying module provided in this application are as follows: In this application, the limiting component provides a stable blocking force for the moisture absorption and dehumidification component in the axial direction, so that when subjected to external vibration (whether it is the bumpy vibration during transportation or the vibration generated by the operation of the drying module itself during use), it can limit the displacement of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component in the axial direction, thereby reducing the possibility of vibration or jumping of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component during transportation and use, and ensuring the normal use of the drying module. Attached Figure Description
[0020] 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.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying module provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying duct hidden portion in the drying module provided in the embodiment of this application.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a front view schematic diagram of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross section of AA;
[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a front view of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component provided in an embodiment of this application, with the driving component hidden.
[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of BB;
[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point D in the middle;
[0030] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the front shell from one perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0031] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the front shell provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;
[0032] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rear shell with a second limiting member and a third limiting member provided for an embodiment of this application;
[0033] Figure 13 for Figure 12 Enlarged view of point E in the middle;
[0034] Figure 14 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;
[0035] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the drying module provided in the embodiments of this application;
[0036] Figure 16 for Figure 15 Enlarged view of point G in the middle;
[0037] Figure 17 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0038] Figure 18 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rear shell with a moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body and a fourth limiting member provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0039] The details of the reference numerals used in the above figures are as follows:
[0040] 100. Moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly; 110. Moisture absorption and dehumidification component;
[0041] 111. Moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body; 112. Rotating shaft; 1121. Main body; 1122. Flange; 1123. Sleeve; 1124. Limiting surface; 113. Protective sleeve; 1131. Front sleeve; 1132. Rear sleeve; 114. Connecting cover;
[0042] 120. Mounting shell; 121. Front shell; 1211. First mounting slot; 1212. Second mounting slot; 122. Rear shell; 1221. Third mounting slot;
[0043] 130. Drive component; 131. Motor; 132. Output shaft; 140. Protective cover;
[0044] 200. Drying air duct;
[0045] 310. First limiting component; 320. Second limiting component; 330. Third limiting component; 340. Fourth limiting component;
[0046] 400, base; 410, first limiting groove; 420, second limiting groove; 430, limiting post. Detailed Implementation
[0047] 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.
[0048] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly or indirectly on that other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other element. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0049] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0050] 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.
[0051] As described in the background section, garment processing equipment is a device used to perform various processing operations on garments. In related technologies, garment processing equipment with a drying function includes a drying module, which comprises a moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component and a drying duct. The moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component includes a moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying element and a mounting shell, with the element installed within the mounting shell, which is installed within the drying duct. However, this installation method cannot provide stable constraint on the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying element, causing it to vibrate or jump during transportation and use due to the overall vibration of the drying module, thus affecting the normal operation of the drying module.
[0052] Reference Figures 1 to 5To address the aforementioned problems, according to one aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a drying module. The drying module includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 and a drying air duct 200. The moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification element 110 and a mounting shell 120. The moisture absorption and dehumidification element 110 is disposed within the mounting shell 120, and the mounting shell 120 is disposed within the drying air duct 200. The drying module also includes a limiting component disposed on the mounting shell 120 for limiting the axial positioning of the moisture absorption and dehumidification element 110.
[0053] In this embodiment, the drying module is used in clothing processing equipment, such as a clothes dryer. The drying module also includes a base 400, and a drying duct 200 is disposed on the base 400 and constructed of metal (such as galvanized steel sheet) or plastic. Its shape and size can be determined according to the actual needs of the drying module, and are not subject to further restrictions here. A moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 is installed inside the mounting housing 120 for absorbing moisture; the mounting housing 120 is installed inside the drying duct 200. A limiting component is installed on the mounting housing 120 and can be a mechanical limiting structure (such as a mating shoulder and bushing, a mating retaining washer and nut, a snap ring or retaining ring), an elastic limiting structure (such as a spring stop or a rubber buffer limiting block), or a magnetic limiting structure.
[0054] In this application, the limiting component provides a stable blocking force for the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 in the axial direction, so that when subjected to external vibration (whether it is the bumpy vibration during transportation or the vibration generated by the operation of the drying module itself during use), it can limit the axial displacement of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110, thereby reducing the possibility of vibration or jumping of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 during transportation and use, and ensuring the normal use of the drying module.
[0055] Reference Figures 3 to 11 In one embodiment, the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 100 further includes a driving member 130, which is disposed on the mounting housing 120 and is drivenly connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 110; the limiting assembly includes a first limiting member 310, which is located on the side of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 110 that is axially close to the driving member 130, and is used to limit the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 110 from approaching the driving member 130 axially.
[0056] In this embodiment, the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 can rotate within the mounting housing 120; the driving component 130 is a drive motor 131 or a drive motor, and the driving component 130 is fixedly mounted on the mounting housing 120.
[0057] Specifically, the desiccant assembly 100 is a desiccant disc structure, and the desiccant disc in the desiccant disc structure is the desiccant desiccant component 110. The desiccant disc can be a honeycomb or corrugated disc carrying a desiccant. The rotating desiccant disc can adsorb and desorb the absorbed water vapor to achieve repeated desorption and regeneration. The desiccant disc includes an inorganic / organic fiber carrier (such as ceramics, glass fiber, MOFs, COFs, cordierite, etc.) (MOFs stands for Metal-Organic Frameworks) (COFs stands for Covalent-Organic Frameworks). The fiber carrier is coated with a desiccant such as a molecular sieve. The desiccant is evenly distributed between the fiber carriers and on the surface of the fiber carriers to achieve the adsorption of moisture in the airflow. Hygroscopic agents can be materials with hygroscopic properties such as zeolite, modified / synthetic zeolite, molecular sieves (including but not limited to single crystal molecular sieves or mixed crystal molecular sieves such as type A molecular sieve, type X / Y molecular sieve, ZSM molecular sieve, Beta molecular sieve, etc.), polymeric hygroscopic agents, alkali metal aluminosilicates (13X molecular sieve), lithium chloride, silica gel, modified silica gel, activated alumina, etc.
[0058] The mounting housing 120 is divided into an adsorption zone (or moisture absorption zone) and a regeneration zone (or desorption zone). The shape of the mounting housing 120 can be designed according to actual working conditions, as long as it includes at least two functional areas: a moisture absorption zone and a regeneration zone. The shape of each functional area can also be designed according to actual needs, and can be square, triangular, circular, or fan-shaped, as long as the moisture absorption zone and the regeneration zone are isolated from each other. In some embodiments, a fan shape can make more efficient and reasonable use of space.
[0059] The first limiting member 310 can be a limiting block or bushing installed on the inner wall of the mounting housing 120. It can limit the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 from moving axially closer to the driving member 130 by contacting the surface of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 near the driving member 130. In addition, to facilitate the installation of the driving member 130 on the mounting housing 120, a first mounting groove 1211 is provided on the outer surface of the mounting housing 120, and the driving member 130 is embedded in the first mounting groove 1211; a protective cover 140 is fitted on the driving member 130, and the protective cover 140 is installed on the mounting housing 120 by connecting screws.
[0060] Reference Figures 3 to 9In one embodiment, the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification body 111 and a rotating shaft 112. The rotating shaft 112 is coaxially mounted on the moisture absorption and dehumidification body 111 and can drive the moisture absorption and dehumidification body 111 to rotate. The driving component 130 includes a motor 131 and an output shaft 132. The output shaft 132 is fitted with a bearing. The first limiting component 310 is a bearing. The output shaft 132 is coaxially mounted with the rotating shaft 112 and the bearing. The rotating shaft 112 has a limiting surface 1124 facing the bearing. The limiting surface 1124 abuts against the corresponding side of the bearing.
[0061] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 112 can be integrally formed with the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111, or it can be fixedly installed on the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111. A through hole is provided on the bottom of the first mounting groove 1211, through which the output shaft 132 extends towards the rotating shaft 112 and is coaxially connected with the rotating shaft 112 to ensure stable operation of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying assembly 100. A second mounting groove 1212 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting housing 120, communicating with the first mounting groove 1211. The bearing is embedded in the second mounting groove 1212, and the outer ring of the bearing is tightly fitted to the groove wall of the second mounting groove 1212.
[0062] The bearing, acting as the first limiting component 310, works in conjunction with the limiting surface 1124. It not only provides axial limiting but also ensures a more coordinated fit between the rotating shaft 112 and the output shaft 132, thus improving the overall reliability of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 100. Furthermore, this structural design facilitates installation and maintenance, reducing installation and maintenance difficulty and costs.
[0063] In one embodiment, the bearing is a ball bearing; in other embodiments, the bearing may be other types of bearings, such as a sliding bearing.
[0064] Furthermore, this application does not limit the shape of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111. It can be a triangle, a square, or a polygon, or it can be a disc. The disc-shaped moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111 design allows the disc to circulate between the moisture-absorbing zone and the regeneration zone. The part of the disc that moves to the moisture-absorbing zone absorbs moisture from the air. Then, the part of the disc that has absorbed moisture moves to the regeneration zone to desorb the moisture. After desorption, the part of the disc moves back to the moisture-absorbing zone to absorb moisture. This cycle repeats to remove moisture from the air, thereby achieving the effect of moisture absorption and dehumidification.
[0065] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 9In one embodiment, the rotating shaft 112 includes a main body 1121, a flange 1122, and a sleeve 1123 connected in sequence. The main body 1121 is fixedly connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification body 111, the flange 1122 has a limiting surface 1124, and the sleeve 1123 is disposed between the output shaft 132 and the inner ring of the bearing.
[0066] In this embodiment, the main body 1121, flange 1122, and sleeve 1123 are coaxial and integrally molded for ease of manufacturing. The desiccant body 111 has a first mounting hole, through which the main body 1121 passes and can be fixedly connected by means of tight fit, screw connection, or integral molding. The flange 1122 is located on the side of the main body 1121 near the drive member 130 and outside the first mounting hole; the diameter of the flange 1122 is larger than the diameter of the main body 1121 and larger than the diameter of the sleeve 1123; the surface of the flange 1122 near the sleeve 1123 abuts against the corresponding side of the bearing to form a limiting surface 1124. The sleeve 1123 has a second mounting hole, through which the output shaft 132 passes and is fixed, and the sleeve 1123 is tightly fitted between the output shaft 132 and the inner ring of the bearing.
[0067] This structural design of the rotating shaft 112 not only helps to improve compatibility with other components (such as the output shaft 132 and bearings); specifically, different components may have certain dimensional tolerances and assembly requirements during the manufacturing process. The multi-segment structure of the rotating shaft 112 can adapt to these differences, enabling different components to work together and ensuring the reliability of the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 100; it also facilitates installation and maintenance operations.
[0068] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 9 as well as Figure 12 In one embodiment, the limiting component further includes a second limiting member 320, which is located on the side of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 that is axially away from the driving member 130, and is used to limit the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 from moving away from the driving member 130 axially.
[0069] In this embodiment, the second limiting member 320 can be a limiting block installed on the inner wall of the mounting shell 120. It can limit the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 from moving away from the driving member 130 in the axial direction by contacting the surface of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 away from the driving member 130. The second limiting member 320 and the first limiting member 310 work together to limit the reciprocating movement of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 in the axial direction, thus playing a bidirectional limiting role.
[0070] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 9In one embodiment, the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 further includes a connecting cover 114, which is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft 112 and is disposed on the surface of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111 away from the driving component 130; the second limiting component 320 is a limiting protrusion, which is coaxial with the connecting cover 114 and axially presses against the connecting cover 114.
[0071] In this embodiment, the connecting cover 114 is located outside and covers the first mounting hole. The connecting cover 114 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 112 by connecting screws, and the connecting cover 114 is in close contact with the surface of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111 away from the driving member 130, so as to be mounted on the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111 by friction. In other embodiments, the connecting cover 114 can also be mounted on the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111 by connecting screws or plug-in method. The limiting protrusion and the mounting shell 120 are integrally formed to facilitate manufacturing and processing; the diameter of the limiting protrusion is smaller than the diameter of the connecting cover 114 to reduce the frictional force applied by the limiting protrusion to the connecting cover 114.
[0072] In this application, the limiting protrusion is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft 112, and the rotating shaft 112 is coaxially arranged with the bearing. The limiting protrusion and bearing used in conjunction can not only limit the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 in both directions, thereby suppressing the axial movement of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110, but also balance the axial force on the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 in the axial direction, reduce the impact of off-center load on the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110, and improve the stability of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110. In addition, in this application, the bearing applies an axial pressing force to the rotating shaft 112, while the limiting protrusion applies an axial pressing force to the connecting cover 114. The above structural design helps to securely install the rotating shaft 112, the connecting cover 114, and the components connected thereto on the moisture absorption and dehumidification body 111.
[0073] Reference Figures 3 to 9 , Figure 12 as well as Figure 13 In one embodiment, the limiting component further includes a third limiting member 330, which is arranged circumferentially along the moisture absorption and dehumidification member 110 to limit the moisture absorption and dehumidification member 110 from approaching or moving away from the drive member 130 along the axial direction.
[0074] In this embodiment, the third limiting member 330 can be an annular strip and is disposed on the side of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 away from the driving member 130 in the axial direction. In other embodiments, the third limiting member 330 can also be disposed on the side of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 closer to the driving member 130 in the axial direction. The third limiting member 330 not only restricts the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 from moving axially, but also, based on the characteristic that the third limiting member 330 is disposed along the circumference of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110, can prevent the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member 110 from tilting, thus structurally solving the problem of the driving member 130 bearing eccentric load due to tilting.
[0075] Reference Figures 3 to 9 as well as Figures 12 to 14 In one embodiment, the third limiting member 330 includes a plurality of limiting wheels with their axial direction parallel to the radial direction of the moisture absorption and dehumidification member 110, and the plurality of limiting wheels are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the moisture absorption and dehumidification member 110.
[0076] In this embodiment, a third mounting groove 1221 is provided on the inner wall surface of the mounting shell 120. The number of third mounting grooves 1221 is the same as the number of limiting wheels. Multiple limiting wheels are respectively provided in correspondence with multiple third mounting grooves 1221. The limiting wheels can rotate radially along the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 in the corresponding third mounting groove 1221, and can restrict the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 from moving axially by contacting the peripheral part on the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110.
[0077] Specifically, the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 also includes a protective sleeve 113, which is fitted onto the outer circumferential surface of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111. The protective sleeve 113 includes a front sleeve 1131 and a rear sleeve 1132 that are fastened together along the axial direction of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111. The moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 111 is located between the front sleeve 1131 and the rear sleeve 1132. The limiting wheel can restrict the axial movement of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 by contacting the protective sleeve 113.
[0078] When the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 tends to move axially, each limiting wheel can adaptively adjust its contact position and contact force according to the actual movement state of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110. This allows the limiting wheels to better cope with the axial movement tendency of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 under complex working conditions (such as uneven vibration, slight installation deviation, etc.) and prevent the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 from tilting. At the same time, the axial direction of the limiting wheel is parallel to the radial direction of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110. This structural design means that when the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 attempts to move axially, the resistance it experiences is mainly the rolling friction of the limiting wheel, rather than a large sliding friction. This helps to reduce the power loss of the drive component 130 and extend the service life of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110.
[0079] In one specific embodiment, there are four limiting wheels, which are evenly spaced along the circumference of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110.
[0080] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In one embodiment, the limiting wheel is a one-piece molded part. In this embodiment, the limiting wheel is made by overmolding; this structural design not only ensures that the limiting wheel has zero clearance and is completely concentric, but also ensures that the limiting wheel has good rigidity.
[0081] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 15 as well as Figure 16 In one embodiment, the axial direction of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 has an angle greater than 0° with the direction of gravity; the drying module also includes a base 400, and the drying air duct 200 is constructed on the base 400; the base 400 is provided with a first limiting groove 410 and a second limiting groove 420 spaced apart along the direction of gravity, and the mounting shell 120 passes through the first limiting groove 410 and the second limiting groove 420, and the first limiting groove 410 and the second limiting groove 420 are used to restrict the movement of the mounting shell 120 along the direction of gravity.
[0082] In this embodiment, the angle between the axial direction of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 and the direction of gravity is 90°. In other embodiments, the angle between the axial direction of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 and the direction of gravity may also be an acute angle. The first limiting groove 410 is located below the second limiting groove 420. A portion of the structure of the mounting shell 120 passes through the first limiting groove 410, another portion passes through the second limiting groove 420, and the remaining structure is located in the area between the first limiting groove 410 and the second limiting groove 420.
[0083] In this application, the first limiting groove 410 and the second limiting groove 420, which are spaced apart, play a limiting role for the mounting shell 120. When the drying module vibrates as a whole, the first limiting groove 410 and the second limiting groove 420 can effectively restrict the mounting shell 120 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 inside the mounting shell 120 from moving up and down along the direction of gravity. The above-mentioned limiting method provides a basic rigid limit for the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 in the direction of gravity, which greatly reduces the up and down vibration caused by vibration.
[0084] The first limiting groove 410 and the second limiting groove 420 restrict the mounting shell 120 from the direction of gravity, and the limiting component restricts the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110 from the axial direction. The two restrict the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 from different directions, thereby forming a stable constraint system. This ensures that the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 can remain stably in its proper position during transportation and use, even if it is affected by the overall vibration of the drying module, avoiding vertical vibration or jumping, and ensuring the normal use of the drying module.
[0085] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figures 15 to 17 In one embodiment, the base 400 is provided with two spaced-apart limiting posts 430, and the mounting shell 120 is limited between the two limiting posts 430. In this embodiment, the front shell 121 and the rear shell 122 are in contact with the opposing surfaces on the two limiting posts 430, respectively.
[0086] Reference Figures 3 to 9 as well as Figure 18 In one embodiment, the limiting component further includes a fourth limiting member 340, which is located below the axis of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 in the direction of gravity, and is used to support the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110.
[0087] In this embodiment, the fourth limiting member 340 can be a support block or a support column. The fourth limiting member 340 provides support, preventing the moisture absorption and dehumidification member 110 from sagging due to its own weight, and stabilizing the position of the moisture absorption and dehumidification member 110 within the drying air duct 200.
[0088] Reference Figures 3 to 9 as well as Figure 18 In one embodiment, the fourth limiting member 340 is a support wheel, the axis of which is parallel to the rotating shaft 112, and the support wheel rolls in contact with the peripheral part of the moisture absorption and dehumidification member 110.
[0089] In this embodiment, the support wheel and the protective sleeve 113 on the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 are in rolling engagement. This structural design, while ensuring support, ensures that when the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 attempts to droop, the resistance it experiences is primarily the rolling friction of the support wheel, rather than a large sliding friction. This helps reduce the power loss of the drive component 130 and extends the service life of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110.
[0090] Reference Figures 3 to 9 as well as Figure 18 In one embodiment, the plane passing through the axis of the rotation shaft 112 and parallel to the direction of gravity is the mid-section of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 110, and the number of support wheels is multiple, which are evenly distributed on both sides of the mid-section.
[0091] In this embodiment, there are two support wheels. In other embodiments, there may be four, six, or more support wheels. The multiple support wheels are evenly distributed on both sides of the cross-section of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110, ensuring that the component receives uniform support in the direction of gravity. This uniform support helps maintain the stability of the center of gravity of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110, preventing tilting or swaying due to uneven support. Simultaneously, the evenly distributed support wheels also help ensure the stability of the rotation of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110, structurally dispersing the deformation and shear force caused by gravity-induced sinking of the component.
[0092] Reference Figure 18 In one embodiment, the support wheel is a one-piece molded part. In this embodiment, the support wheel is manufactured by overmolding; this structural design not only ensures that the support wheel has zero clearance and is completely concentric, but also ensures that the support wheel has good rigidity.
[0093] Reference Figures 3 to 9 , Figure 14 as well as Figure 17 In one embodiment, the mounting housing 120 includes a front housing 121 and a rear housing 122 that are axially connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly 100. A first limiting member 310 is disposed on the front housing 121, a second limiting member 320 and a third limiting member 330 are disposed on the rear housing 122, and a fourth limiting member 340 is disposed between the front housing 121 and the rear housing 122.
[0094] In this embodiment, the first mounting groove 1211 is provided on the outer surface of the front shell 121, and the second mounting groove 1212 is provided on the inner wall surface of the front shell 121; the second limiting member 320 is provided on the inner wall surface of the rear shell 122, and the third mounting groove 1221 is provided on the inner wall surface of the rear shell 122; the front shell 121 is provided with a fourth mounting groove on the inner wall surface near the rear shell 122, and the rear shell 122 is provided with a fifth mounting groove on the inner wall surface near the front shell 121; the two ends of the support wheel pass through the fourth mounting groove and the fifth mounting groove, respectively.
[0095] Reference Figures 1 to 18 According to another aspect of this application, embodiments of this application also provide a garment processing device, which includes the drying module described above.
[0096] In this embodiment, the clothing processing device is a clothes dryer. In this application, the limiting component provides a stable blocking force in the axial direction for the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110, thus limiting its axial displacement when subjected to external vibrations (whether from bumps during transportation or vibrations generated by the drying module itself during use). This reduces the possibility of vibration or jumping of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 during transportation and use, ensuring the normal operation of the drying module.
[0097] In summary, implementing the drying module and clothing processing equipment provided in this embodiment has at least the following beneficial technical effects: In this application, the limiting component provides a stable blocking force for the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 in the axial direction, so that when subjected to external vibrations (whether it is the bumpy vibration during transportation or the vibration generated by the operation of the drying module itself during use), it can limit the displacement of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 in the axial direction, thereby reducing the possibility of vibration or jumping of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component 110 during transportation and use, and ensuring the normal use of the drying module.
[0098] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are 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 drying module, comprising a moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (100) and a drying air duct (200), wherein the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (100) comprises a moisture absorption and dehumidification element (110) and a mounting shell (120), the moisture absorption and dehumidification element (110) being disposed within the mounting shell (120), and the mounting shell (120) being disposed within the drying air duct (200); characterized in that, The drying module also includes a limiting component, which is disposed on the mounting shell (120) and is used to limit the axial positioning of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component (110).
2. The drying module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (100) further includes a driving component (130), which is disposed on the mounting housing (120) and is drivenly connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification assembly (110). The limiting component includes a first limiting member (310), which is located on the side of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member (110) that is axially close to the driving member (130), and is used to limit the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member (110) from approaching the driving member (130) axially.
3. The drying module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component (110) includes a moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body (111) and a rotating shaft (112). The rotating shaft (112) is coaxially mounted on the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body (111) and can drive the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body (111) to rotate. The drive component (130) includes a motor (131) and an output shaft (132). The output shaft (132) is fitted with a bearing. The first limiting component (310) is the bearing. The output shaft (132) is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft (112) and the bearing. The rotating shaft (112) has a limiting surface (1124) facing the bearing. The limiting surface (1124) abuts against the corresponding side of the bearing.
4. The drying module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating shaft (112) includes a main body (1121), a flange (1122), and a sleeve (1123) connected in sequence. The main body (1121) is fixedly connected to the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body (111). The flange (1122) has the limiting surface (1124). The sleeve (1123) is disposed between the output shaft (132) and the inner ring of the bearing.
5. The drying module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting component further includes a second limiting member (320), which is located on the side of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member (110) that is axially away from the driving member (130), and is used to limit the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying member (110) from moving axially away from the driving member (130).
6. The drying module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component (110) further includes a connecting cover (114), which is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft (112) and disposed on the surface of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body (111) away from the driving component (130); the second limiting component (320) is a limiting protrusion, which is coaxial with the connecting cover (114) and axially presses against the connecting cover (114).
7. The drying module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting component further includes a third limiting member (330), which is arranged circumferentially along the moisture absorption and dehumidification member (110) to limit the moisture absorption and dehumidification member (110) from moving closer to or away from the driving member (130) along the axial direction.
8. The drying module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The axial direction of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component (110) is greater than 0° with respect to the direction of gravity; the drying module also includes a base (400), and the drying air duct (200) is constructed on the base (400); The base (400) is provided with a first limiting groove (410) and a second limiting groove (420) spaced apart along the direction of gravity. The mounting shell (120) passes through the first limiting groove (410) and the second limiting groove (420). The first limiting groove (410) and the second limiting groove (420) are used to restrict the movement of the mounting shell (120) along the direction of gravity.
9. The drying module according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, The limiting component also includes a fourth limiting member (340), which is located below the axis of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component (110) in the direction of gravity, and is used to support the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component (110).
10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the drying module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.