Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

This invention discloses a garment processing device, comprising: a housing; a garment processing cylinder assembly disposed within the housing; an air duct assembly disposed within the housing and having an air duct cavity and an outlet, the inlet and outlet of the air duct cavity being connected to the garment processing cylinder assembly, and the outlet being located at one end of the air duct assembly along a first direction and communicating with the air duct cavity; a first filter element, at least partially disposed within the air duct cavity; and a mounting bracket disposed within the air duct cavity and having a guide portion, wherein the first filter element is adapted to be installed from the outlet onto the mounting bracket under the guidance of the guide portion. According to the garment processing device of this embodiment, the guide portion allows for more convenient installation or removal of the first filter element from the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket being located within the air duct cavity makes the installation and removal of the first filter element within the air duct cavity more convenient, improving its practicality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and more specifically, to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In the related technology, the clothing processing equipment dries clothes by circulating and discharging drying airflow in the clothing processing drum assembly that stores the clothes. Impurities such as lint mixed in the drying airflow can be filtered by the filter in the air duct.

[0003] However, jamming can easily occur during the installation and removal of the filter element from the duct, making it difficult to install or remove the filter element from the duct. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a garment processing device in which jamming is less likely to occur during the installation and removal of the first filter element from the air duct cavity, and the installation and removal of the first filter element within the air duct cavity is relatively easy.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a garment processing device includes: a housing; a garment processing cylinder assembly disposed within the housing; an air duct assembly disposed within the housing and having an air duct cavity and an outlet, wherein the inlet and outlet of the air duct cavity are both connected to the garment processing cylinder assembly, and the outlet is disposed at one end of the air duct assembly along a first direction and communicates with the air duct cavity; a first filter element disposed at least partially within the air duct cavity; and a mounting bracket disposed within the air duct cavity and having a guide portion, wherein the first filter element is adapted to be mounted from the outlet to the mounting bracket under the guidance of the guide portion.

[0006] According to the clothing processing device of the present invention, the first filter element can be installed on or removed from the mounting bracket more conveniently through the guide part, and the mounting bracket is located in the air duct cavity, making the installation and removal of the first filter element in the air duct cavity more convenient and more practical.

[0007] In addition, the garment processing apparatus according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first direction extends axially along the garment handling tube assembly, the opening is close to the opening of the garment handling tube assembly in the vertical direction, and the guide includes a first extension section that is bent toward the opening along the first direction.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the guide portion further includes a second extension section, which extends along the first direction and is connected to the end of the first extension section away from the opening by an arc transition.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the number of guide portions is two, and the two guide portions respectively cooperate with each side of the first filter element in the width direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket is provided with a stop portion at one end away from the opening, and the stop portion stops on one side of the first filter element in the thickness direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the guide portion includes a guide groove, the mounting bracket is provided with a roller, the roller portion extends into the guide groove and rolls in cooperation with the first filter element.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air duct cavity includes a filter cavity and a heat exchange cavity arranged in a second direction, the second direction being at an angle to the first direction, and the filter cavity and the heat exchange cavity being connected through an air outlet; wherein, the mounting bracket is disposed in the filter cavity, and the mounting bracket divides the filter cavity into a first chamber and a second chamber distributed vertically, one of the first chamber and the second chamber being directly connected to the inlet of the air duct cavity and the other being directly connected to the air outlet.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket includes: a mounting plate disposed within the filter chamber to divide the filter chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber, the mounting plate having a plurality of vents to connect the first chamber and the second chamber, a guide portion disposed on the mounting plate, and a first filter element covering the plurality of vents; and a baffle plate connected to one side of the mounting plate in the second direction and located at the air outlet, for blocking the portion of the air outlet located above or below the mounting plate.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket further includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate being connected to one end of the mounting plate along the first direction, the connecting plate being disposed adjacent to and connected to the windbreak plate.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket has a plurality of fixing lugs, the fixing lugs are provided with fixing holes, and the mounting bracket is detachably disposed in the air duct cavity by a plurality of fixing members, the fixing members passing through the corresponding fixing holes.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes: a panel assembly having a clothing loading / unloading port and an insertion port, the clothing loading / unloading port being disposed opposite to the opening of the clothing processing drum assembly; a door for opening and closing the clothing loading / unloading port, the door covering at least a portion of the insertion port when the clothing loading / unloading port is closed; wherein, the clothing processing device further includes an adapter, the adapter being disposed within the housing and defining a channel, the channel connecting the insertion port and the through port, the first filter being at least partially disposed within the channel.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first filter element includes a filter body and a connecting portion connected together. When the first filter element is installed in place, the filter body is disposed in the air duct cavity and cooperates with the guide portion, and the connecting portion is located in the channel.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first filter element further includes a handle, and the connecting portion is connected between the filter body and the handle. When the first filter element is installed in place, the handle is located at the socket.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a sealing ring is provided on the outside of the connecting portion, and the sealing ring is in a sealing fit with the peripheral wall of the channel.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the wall of the channel is provided with a mating step near the opening, the channel includes a first channel and a second channel, the mating step is located between the first channel and the second channel, the first channel is located between the insertion port and the mating step, the flow area of ​​the second channel is smaller than the flow area of ​​the first channel, the sealing ring mates with the wall of the second channel; and / or, the sealing ring includes a sealing body and a plurality of sealing lips, the sealing body is fitted onto the connecting part, the plurality of sealing lips are disposed on the sealing body and spaced apart in the extending direction of the sealing body, and each sealing lip abuts against the peripheral wall of the channel.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adapter further defines a mounting cavity communicating with the channel, the mounting cavity being provided with a push-spring assembly, which is adapted to push the first filter element outward of the channel when the first filter element is pushed into the channel.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Top view;

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the direction indicated by line BB;

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 The center circle shows a magnified view of point A.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adapter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the adapter, push-spring assembly, and pressure cap according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A cross-sectional view along the direction indicated by line CC;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first filter element and the sealing ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] Clothing processing equipment 100;

[0038] 10 housing; 11 panel assembly; 111 clothing loading / unloading port; 112 socket; 113 limiting flange; 114 first mating hole;

[0039] Door body 12; panel body 13; receiving recess 131; sealing ring 14; first mounting section 141; pleated section 142; second mounting section 143; clothing handling tube assembly 20;

[0040] Air duct assembly 30; air duct cavity 31; heat exchange cavity 311; air outlet 312; filter cavity 313; first chamber 314; second chamber 315; annular limiting rib 32; second mating hole 33; through port 34; heat exchange element 35; evaporator 351; condenser 352;

[0041] First filter element 40; filter body 41; connecting part 42; groove 421; handle 43; sealing ring 44; sealing body 441; sealing lip 442;

[0042] Adapter 50; Channel 51; Limiting step 511; Matching step 512; First channel 513; Second channel 514; First connecting lug 52; Annular limiting groove 53; Second connecting lug 54; Mounting cavity 55; Push spring assembly 551; Pressure cap 552; Stopping component 553;

[0043] Mounting bracket 60; guide section 61; first extension section 611; second extension section 612; guide groove 613; stop section 62; roller 63; mounting plate 64; vent 641; wind deflector 65; connecting plate 66; fixing lug 67.

[0044] Connecting pipe 70; second filter element 80. Detailed Implementation

[0045] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0046] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 invention.

[0047] In the description of this invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features, "multiple" means two or more, "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features being in contact through another feature between them, and "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] The garment processing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Reference Figures 1-11 As shown, the garment processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a housing 10, a garment processing drum assembly 20, and an air duct assembly 30.

[0050] Specifically, the garment handling drum assembly 20 is located inside the housing 10, the air duct assembly 30 is located inside the housing 10, and the air duct assembly 30 has an air duct cavity 31, the inlet and outlet of which are connected to the garment handling drum assembly 20.

[0051] For example, the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 is connected to the air outlet of the garment handling tube assembly 20, and the outlet of the air duct cavity 31 is connected to the air inlet of the garment handling tube assembly 20, so that both the inlet and outlet of the air duct cavity 31 are connected to the garment handling tube assembly 20. This allows the airflow in the garment handling tube assembly 20 to flow through the air outlet of the garment handling tube assembly 20 to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 to enter the air duct cavity 31, and the airflow in the air duct cavity 31 to flow through the outlet of the air duct cavity 31 to the air inlet of the garment handling tube assembly 20 to enter the garment handling tube assembly 20, thereby realizing the circulation of airflow between the garment handling tube assembly 20 and the air duct cavity 31.

[0052] The air duct cavity 31 also has an opening 34, which is located at one end of the air duct assembly 30 along a first direction. The first direction can refer to the arrangement direction of the air duct cavity 31 and the opening 34, or a direction that forms an angle with the arrangement direction. For example, in some specific embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the air duct cavity 31 and the opening 34 are arranged in a front-to-back direction, with the first direction being the front-to-back direction. The opening 34 is connected to the air duct cavity 31.

[0053] The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a first filter element 40, which is at least partially disposed within the air duct cavity 31. The first filter element 40 is used to filter impurities such as lint and hair adhering to the airflow. Specifically, during the garment processing process of the garment processing drum assembly 20, lint and hair on the garments will enter the air duct cavity 31 with the circulating airflow. Lint and hair easily adhere to the working components (e.g., evaporator 351 and condenser 352) in the air duct cavity 31, resulting in low working efficiency of the air duct assembly 30. Lint and hair are also easily and repeatedly adhered to the garments with the circulating airflow, resulting in low cleanliness of the processed garments. By filtering the airflow through the first filter element 40, lint and hair adhering to the airflow can be filtered, reducing the impurity content in the circulating airflow, thereby improving the working efficiency of the air duct assembly 30 and making the garments cleaner.

[0054] At least a portion of the first filter element 40 can pass through the opening 34 to extend into the air duct cavity 31, thereby filtering the airflow circulating between the garment handling drum assembly 20 and the air duct cavity 31. Specifically, the first filter element 40 can be completely or partially disposed within the air duct cavity 31. The first filter element 40 is flexibly positioned relative to the air duct cavity 31, as long as it can filter the airflow flowing between the garment handling drum assembly 20 and the air duct cavity 31.

[0055] The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a mounting bracket 60 disposed within the air duct cavity 31, and the mounting bracket 60 has a guide portion 61, through which the first filter element 40 can be installed from the opening 34 under the guidance of the guide portion 61 onto the mounting bracket 60. The first filter element 40 is mounted on the mounting bracket 60, which is disposed within the air duct cavity 31, so that the first filter element 40 can be installed onto the air duct assembly 30 via the mounting bracket 60.

[0056] The mounting bracket 60 can be integrally formed with the air duct assembly 30 and disposed in the air duct cavity 31. The first filter element 40 is mounted on the mounting bracket 60, that is, on the air duct assembly 30, so that the first filter element 40 can be more firmly mounted on the air duct assembly 30, reducing the possibility of relative movement between the first filter element 40 and the air duct assembly 30, and improving the stability of the first filter element 40 in filtering airflow in the air duct cavity 31.

[0057] The mounting bracket 60 can also be a separate component from the air duct assembly 30. For example, the mounting bracket 60 can be detachably disposed in the air duct cavity 31, so that the mounting bracket 60 and the air duct assembly 30 can be manufactured separately and then assembled together. This simplifies the structure of the air duct assembly 30, reduces the manufacturing difficulty of the air duct assembly 30, increases the manufacturability of the air duct assembly 30, and facilitates its widespread application.

[0058] Here, the detachable connection between the mounting bracket 60 and the duct assembly 30 can include one or more of the following methods: bolt connection, snap-fit, adhesive connection, etc., as long as the connection between the mounting bracket 60 and the duct assembly 30 is firm and easy to assemble and disassemble. The mounting bracket 60 is detachably disposed in the duct cavity 31, which not only reduces the manufacturing difficulty of the duct assembly 30, but also facilitates subsequent maintenance and replacement operations. For example, replacing one of the duct assembly 30 and the mounting bracket 60 reduces the need to replace the entire duct assembly 30 and the mounting bracket 60, resulting in better economic efficiency.

[0059] Furthermore, the guide part 61 guides the first filter element 40 to be installed on the mounting bracket 60, thereby installing the first filter element 40 into the air duct cavity 31. The guide part 61 helps prevent jamming or other problems during the installation of the first filter element 40 into the air duct cavity 31. Similarly, the guide part 61 also guides the first filter element 40 during removal from the mounting bracket 60, reducing the risk of jamming and other problems. This reduces the difficulty of installing and removing the first filter element 40 within the air duct cavity 31, facilitating faster installation and removal, making the installation and removal of the first filter element 40 more convenient, and allowing for cleaning or replacement operations, thus improving its practicality.

[0060] According to the clothing processing device 100 of the present invention, the first filter element 40 can be installed on or removed from the mounting bracket 60 more conveniently through the guide part 61, and the mounting bracket 60 is provided in the air duct cavity 31, making the installation and removal of the first filter element 40 in the air duct cavity 31 more convenient and more practical.

[0061] The garment processing equipment 100 can be used for operations such as drying clothes. For example, the garment processing equipment 100 can be a dryer or a washer-dryer combo.

[0062] In some embodiments, the clothing processing device 100 is a dryer. The working process and drying principle of the dryer are as follows: Dry hot airflow in the air duct cavity 31 enters the clothing processing drum assembly 20 through the outlet of the air duct cavity 31. The dry hot airflow flows over the surface of the wet clothing within the clothing processing drum assembly 20 to exchange heat and moisture with the wet clothing, absorbing moisture from the clothing and transforming the dry hot airflow into a humid airflow. The humid airflow in the clothing processing drum assembly 20 enters the air duct cavity 31 through the inlet of the air duct cavity 31. The air duct assembly 30 includes heat exchange components such as an evaporator and a condenser. The humid airflow exchanges heat with the heat exchange components within the air duct cavity 31 to form a dry hot airflow. The dry hot airflow in the air duct cavity 31 enters the clothing processing drum assembly 20 through the outlet of the air duct cavity 31. The above process is repeated cyclically, causing the airflow to circulate and achieving the drying function. The drying airflow includes airflows in different states circulating between the clothing processing drum assembly 20 and the air duct cavity 31, such as dry hot airflow and humid airflow.

[0063] The garment handling drum assembly 20 may include a double-drum structure, such as an inner drum and an outer drum, wherein the outer drum is stationary and the inner drum rotates relative to the outer drum to agitate the garments inside the inner drum. The garment handling drum assembly 20 may also include a single-drum structure, such as a stationary single drum with an agitator suspended above it to agitate the garments inside the single drum. The type of garment handling drum assembly 20 can be flexibly selected.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the first direction extends along the axial direction of the garment handling tube assembly 20, the opening 34 is close to the opening of the garment handling tube assembly 20 in the vertical direction, and the guide portion 61 includes a first extension section 611, which is bent toward the opening 34 in the first direction.

[0065] The first extension section 611 guides the first filter element 40 to bend and extend into the opening 34 and then into the air duct cavity 31, facilitating the placement and removal of the first filter element 40. It also reduces the space occupied by the first filter element 40 along the first direction, thus improving the spatial compactness of the components in the garment processing equipment 100.

[0066] For example, in some specific embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first direction and the axis of the garment processing cylinder assembly 20 are both parallel to the front-to-back direction. The air duct assembly 30 is located on the upper side of the garment processing cylinder assembly 20, and the opening 34 is located at the front and lower end of the air duct assembly 30 to approach the opening of the garment processing cylinder assembly 20 in the vertical direction. The first extension section 611 is bent downward and forward towards the opening 34, so that the first filter element 40 can be bent upward and backward under the guidance of the first extension section 611 and extend into the air duct cavity 31. The first filter element 40 can be bent downward and forward under the guidance of the first extension section 611 and extend out of the air duct cavity 31. The operation of picking up and putting down the first filter element 40 is more convenient, and it is also beneficial to reduce the space occupied by the first filter element 40 in the front-to-back direction, thereby improving the space compactness of the garment processing equipment 100.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the guide section 61 also includes a second extension section 612, which extends along the first direction and is connected to the end of the first extension section 611 away from the opening 34 by a rounded transition.

[0068] The inlet 34 is located at one end of the air duct assembly 30 along the first direction, so that the first filter element 40 enters the air duct cavity 31 along the first direction through the inlet 34. The second extension section 612, which guides the first filter element 40 to extend along the first direction, allows at least a portion of the first filter element 40 in the air duct cavity 31 to extend along the first direction, which helps to shorten the length of the first filter element 40 and is more economical.

[0069] The second extension 612 is smoothly connected to the end of the first extension 611 away from the opening 34, so that the part connecting the first extension 611 and the second extension 612 can smoothly guide the movement of the first filter element 40. The first filter element 40 moves along the first extension 611 and the second extension 612 through the opening 34. During the process of guiding the first filter element 40 from the first extension 611 to the second extension 612, the first filter element 40 is less likely to get stuck or even break, and the guidance of the first filter element 40 is smoother and safer.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, there are two guide parts 61, with each of the two sides of the first filter element 40 in the width direction engaging with one of the two guide parts 61. By simultaneously guiding both sides of the first filter element 40 in the width direction with the two guide parts 61, relative movement between the two sides of the first filter element 40 in the width direction is less likely to occur, such as causing the first filter element 40 to tip over. This allows the first filter element 40 to be installed more stably onto the mounting bracket 60, and the guiding effect of the guide parts 61 on the first filter element 40 is better.

[0071] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-5 As shown, the mounting bracket 60 has a stop 62 at the end away from the opening 34, which stops on one side of the first filter element 40 in the thickness direction. The stop 62 prevents the end of the first filter element 40 away from the opening 34 from warping, which facilitates a tight connection between the first filter element 40 and the mounting bracket 60. Airflow is less likely to flow along the gap between the first filter element 40 and the mounting bracket 60, but instead flows more through the first filter element 40, thereby enhancing the filtration effect of the first filter element 40 on the airflow.

[0072] By combining the two guide parts 61, the guide parts 61 can not only guide the first filter element 40 during the installation process, but also limit the first filter element 40 after installation, so that the two sides of the first filter element 40 in the width direction are not prone to warping. Through the stop part 62 and the two guide parts 61, the connection between the first filter element 40 and the mounting bracket 60 is more tight, and the first filter element 40 has a better filtration effect on the airflow.

[0073] The stop portion 62 can be a snap-fit, a boss, or other structure. For example, in some specific embodiments, such as... Figures 3-5 As shown, the rear end of the mounting bracket 60 is provided with a stop 62, which is a buckle. The buckle is used to press down on the rear end of the first filter element 40 after the first filter element 40 is installed on the mounting bracket 60, so as to limit the first filter element 40 along the thickness and length directions. This not only reduces the possibility of the rear end of the first filter element 40 lifting by the buckle, but also reduces the risk of the first filter element 40 detaching from the mounting bracket 60 in the front-to-back direction by the two guide parts 61. The installation of the first filter element 40 at the mounting bracket 60 is more secure.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3-6As shown, the guide portion 61 includes a guide groove 613, and the mounting bracket 60 is provided with a roller 63. The roller 63 partially extends into the guide groove 613 and rolls in engagement with the first filter element 40. Through the rolling engagement between the roller 63 and the first filter element 40, the frictional resistance experienced by the first filter element 40 during installation on the mounting bracket 60 is reduced, making the installation of the first filter element 40 easier and reducing wear on the first filter element 40 and the guide portion 61, thus extending the service life of the first filter element 40 and the mounting bracket 60.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the upper side wall of the front end of the guide groove 613 has a first guide slope 614. The first guide slope 614 extends forward and downward at an angle, so that the distance between the first guide slope 614 and the lower side wall of the front end of the guide groove 613 gradually decreases backward, thereby increasing the opening of the front end of the guide groove 613, so that the first filter element 40 can be inserted into the guide groove 613 more smoothly, and the guiding effect on the first filter element 40 is better.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 2-3 As shown, the air duct cavity 31 includes a filter cavity 313 and a heat exchange cavity 311 arranged in a second direction. The second direction is set at an angle to the first direction. The filter cavity 313 and the heat exchange cavity 311 are connected through an air outlet 312.

[0077] The filter chamber 313 is equipped with a first filter element 40 to filter the airflow. The airflow filtered by the first filter element 40 in the filter chamber 313 enters the heat exchange chamber 311 through the air outlet 312. The heat exchange chamber 311 is used to exchange heat for the airflow.

[0078] The filter chamber 313 and the heat exchange chamber 311 are arranged along the second direction, and the opening 34 is located at one end of the air duct assembly 30 along the first direction. The second direction is set at an angle to the first direction, for example, the angle between the second direction and the first direction is 30°, 60° or 90°, which helps to shorten the size of the filter chamber 313 and the heat exchange chamber 311 along the first direction to improve the space compactness of the air duct assembly 30.

[0079] The mounting bracket 60 is located inside the filter chamber 313. The mounting bracket 60 divides the filter chamber 313 into a first chamber 314 and a second chamber 315 distributed vertically. One of the first chamber 314 and the second chamber 315 is directly connected to the inlet of the air duct chamber 31 and the other is directly connected to the air outlet 312.

[0080] Direct connection here refers to a direct connection between two entities without any other connecting components. For example, if the inlet of the first chamber 314 is directly connected to the inlet of the air duct 31, it means that there are no other connecting components between the two, allowing the airflow at the inlet of the air duct 31 to flow directly into the first chamber 314 without passing through any other connecting components. Similarly, if the second chamber 315 is directly connected to the air outlet 312, it means that there are no other connecting components between the second chamber 315 and the air outlet 312, allowing the airflow at the second chamber 315 to flow directly to the air outlet 312 without passing through any other connecting components.

[0081] The following explanation uses the example of the first chamber 314 being located above the second chamber 315. The first chamber 314 can be directly connected to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31, and the second chamber 315 can be directly connected to the air outlet 312. This allows the airflow from the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 to enter the first chamber 314, flow downwards into the second chamber 315, and then enter the heat exchange chamber 311 through the air outlet 312. Alternatively, the second chamber 315 can be directly connected to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31, and the first chamber 314 can be directly connected to the air outlet 312. This allows the airflow from the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 to enter the second chamber 315, flow upwards into the first chamber 314, and then enter the heat exchange chamber 311 through the air outlet 312.

[0082] This configuration allows the filter chamber 313 to form a first chamber 314 and a second chamber 315 arranged vertically. On the one hand, it reduces the space occupied by the mounting bracket 60 and the first filter element 40 in the vertical direction without changing the size of the first filter element 40, thereby reducing the overall height of the garment processing equipment 100. On the other hand, the airflow flows from top to bottom or from bottom to top between the first chamber 314 and the second chamber 315, which increases the contact area between the airflow and the first filter element 40, thereby improving the filtration efficiency.

[0083] Furthermore, in the embodiment where the airflow flows from bottom to top between the first chamber 314 and the second chamber 315, impurities such as lint filtered by the first filter element 40 can accumulate on the lower surface of the first filter element 40, and the impurities can easily fall downwards under their own gravity, resulting in a better filtration effect on the airflow.

[0084] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-6 As shown, the mounting bracket 60 includes a mounting plate 64. The mounting plate 64 is disposed in the filter chamber 313 to divide the filter chamber 313 into a first chamber 314 and a second chamber 315. The mounting plate 64 has a plurality of vents 641 to connect the first chamber 314 and the second chamber 315.

[0085] The guide part 61 is provided on the mounting plate 64. The first filter 40 can be installed to the target position under the guidance of the guide part 61, so that the first filter 40 covers multiple vents 641, that is, the vents 641 of the mounting plate 64 are directly opposite the first filter 40, so that the airflow that is not filtered by the first filter 40 passes through the vents 641 and the first filter 40 and is filtered by the first filter 40.

[0086] Therefore, the ventilation openings 641 of the mounting plate 64 allow the mounting plate 64 to be used both to install the first filter element 40 and to allow the first filter element 40 to filter airflow, thus providing multiple functions. Multiple ventilation openings 641 are provided, with ribs between adjacent ventilation openings 641, making the mounting plate 64 less prone to breakage, improving its structural strength, and ensuring a more secure installation of the first filter element 40 on the mounting plate 64.

[0087] In some examples, the garment handling device 100 also includes a baffle 65 connected to one side of the mounting plate 64 in a second direction and located at the air vent 312, for blocking the portion of the air vent 312 located above or below the mounting plate 64.

[0088] The baffle plate 65 is used to block the airflow in the filter chamber 313 that has not been filtered by the first filter element 40 from entering the heat exchange chamber 311. This ensures that the airflow in the filter chamber 313 is filtered by the first filter element 40 before passing through the air outlet 312 to enter the heat exchange chamber 311. This helps to improve the filtration accuracy of the first filter element 40 on the airflow in the filter chamber 313, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0089] In some embodiments, the baffle 65 may be formed as an arcuate plate curving toward the filter cavity 313. For example, as Figure 2 and Figures 4-5 As shown, the wind deflector 65 is concave to the left in an arc shape.

[0090] This configuration helps to reduce the space of the chambers in the first chamber 314 and the second chamber 315 that are connected to the inlet of the air duct chamber 31, so that the airflow that is not filtered by the first filter element 40 is concentrated on the windward side of the first filter element 40, which helps to improve the filtration efficiency of the first filter element 40.

[0091] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-6 As shown, the mounting bracket 60 also includes a connecting plate 66, which is connected to one end of the mounting plate 64 along the first direction. The connecting plate 66 is arranged adjacent to and connected to the wind deflector 65, so that the mounting plate 64, the connecting plate 66 and the wind deflector 65 are tightly connected, and the mounting bracket 60 is not easy to break, which helps to improve the overall structural strength of the mounting bracket 60.

[0092] In some embodiments where the mounting bracket 60 is detachably disposed within the air duct cavity 31, such as Figure 2 and Figures 4-5 As shown, the mounting bracket 60 has multiple fixing lugs 67, each with a fixing hole. The mounting bracket 60 is detachably mounted in the air duct cavity 31 by multiple fasteners, which pass through the corresponding fixing holes.

[0093] The mounting bracket 60 is securely connected to the air duct assembly 30 via a fastener, ensuring a firm connection and easy assembly / disassembly. This prevents the mounting bracket 60 from wobbling relative to the air duct assembly 30, allowing the first filter element 40 to be stably installed within the air duct cavity 31 and perform its filtration function, thus improving the operational stability of the first filter element 40. The fastener can be one or more of bolts, screws, rivets, nuts, etc.

[0094] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 2-3 and Figures 7-10 As shown, the housing 10 includes a panel assembly 11 and a door 12. The panel assembly 11 has a clothing loading / unloading opening 111 and a slot 112, with the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 positioned opposite to the opening of the clothing handling drum assembly 20. The door 12 is used to open and close the clothing loading / unloading opening 111, and when the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 is closed, the door 12 covers at least a portion of the slot 112.

[0095] The clothing loading / unloading port 111 is positioned opposite to the opening of the clothing handling drum assembly 20. This relative positioning can be direct alignment (e.g., facing each other). Figure 3 (As shown) or partially offset, the relative positions of the clothing loading / unloading port 111 and the opening are flexibly set so that the clothing loading / unloading port 111 and the opening are connected, so that the outside world can be connected to the inside of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 through the clothing loading / unloading port 111, making it convenient for users to put clothes into or take clothes out of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 through the clothing loading / unloading port 111 and the opening.

[0096] The first filter element 40 is disposed in the inlet 112. When the door 12 is closed and the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 is closed, the door 12 covers at least part of the inlet 112, making the inlet 112 less likely to be exposed. This reduces the possibility of external dust and other foreign objects entering the inside of the inlet 112 through the edge gaps, making the installation space inside the inlet 112 where the first filter element 40 is installed less likely to be blocked. This facilitates smoother loading and unloading of the first filter element 40 at the inlet 112, and the first filter element 40 is less likely to suffer severe wear after repeated loading and unloading, thus extending the service life of the first filter element 40.

[0097] With the door 12 closed and the clothing loading / unloading port 111 closed, the insertion port 112 is not easily exposed, which reduces the number of installation openings on the outer surface of the panel assembly 11 that are exposed to the outside, simplifies the appearance of the clothing handling equipment 100, makes the outer surface of the panel assembly 11 more aesthetically pleasing, and provides a better visual experience for the user.

[0098] The garment processing equipment 100 also includes an adapter 50, which is located inside the housing 10 and defines a channel 51. The channel 51 connects the inlet 112 and the outlet 34. The first filter element 40 is at least partially located inside the channel 51.

[0099] By providing an adapter 50 between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30, it is convenient to install the first filter element 40 from the inlet 112 through the channel 51 of the adapter 50 and the opening 34 of the air duct assembly 30 into the air duct cavity 31, making the operation convenient. Furthermore, since at least part of the first filter element 40 is located within the channel 51, the portion of the first filter element 40 located between the inlet 112 and the opening 34 can be secured by the adapter 50, making the installation of the first filter element 40 more stable.

[0100] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-3 and Figure 11 As shown, the first filter element 40 includes a connected filter body 41 and a connecting part 42. When the first filter element 40 is installed, the filter body 41 is located within the air duct cavity 31 and cooperates with the guide part 61, while the connecting part 42 is located within the channel 51. The filter body 41 filters the airflow within the air duct cavity 31, and the connecting part 42 arranges a portion of the first filter element 40 within the channel 51, facilitating the insertion of the filter body 41 into the insertion port 112 and the channel 51, thus extending it into the air duct cavity 31. This design is convenient for operation.

[0101] Here, the first filter element 40 is installed in place, which can be understood as the first filter element 40 being installed on the mounting bracket 60 under the guidance of the guide part 61 and not moving relative to the mounting bracket 60.

[0102] In some embodiments, the filter body 41 includes a plurality of filter screens, and ribs are provided between adjacent filter screens to make the filter body 41 less prone to deformation or even breakage, thereby improving the strength of the filter body 41. The plurality of filter screens cover the plurality of ventilation openings 641 of the mounting bracket 60, thereby improving the filtration efficiency of the filter body 41.

[0103] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-3 and Figure 11As shown, the first filter element 40 also includes a handle 43. The connecting part 42 is connected between the filter body 41 and the handle 43. When the first filter element 40 is installed in place, the handle 43 is located at the socket 112. The handle 43 is easy for the user to hold, so that the user can insert the connecting part 42 and the filter body 41 into the socket 112 and extend them into the channel 51, or remove the connecting part 42 and the filter body 41 from the socket 112, which facilitates the removal and placement of the first filter element 40 for cleaning or replacement.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, a sealing ring 44 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting part 42. The sealing ring 44 is sealed to the peripheral wall of the channel 51, which can separate the air duct cavity 31 from the outside at the connecting part 42. This reduces the possibility of airflow in the air duct cavity 31 leaking outward from the gap between the connecting part 42 and the peripheral wall of the channel 51, and also reduces the possibility of airflow with dust and other impurities from the outside flowing into the air duct cavity 31 through the gap between the connecting part 42 and the channel 51. This reduces the interference of external airflow on the internal airflow of the clothing processing equipment 100, facilitates the circulation of airflow inside the clothing processing equipment 100, and improves the filtration efficiency of the first filter element 40 for the circulating airflow inside the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0105] In some embodiments, the sealing ring 44 can be made of rubber, such as ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM).

[0106] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, a mating step 512 is provided on the wall of channel 51 near the opening 34. Channel 51 includes a first channel 513 and a second channel 514. The mating step 512 is located between the first channel 513 and the second channel 514. The first channel 513 is located between the insertion port 112 and the mating step 512. The flow area of ​​the second channel 514 is smaller than that of the first channel 513. The sealing ring 44 is mated with the wall of the second channel 514.

[0107] During the installation of the first filter element 40, the sealing ring 44 passes through the first channel 513 with a larger flow area and the mating step 512 before entering the second channel 514 with a smaller flow area. The larger flow area of ​​the first channel 513 facilitates the smooth passage of the sealing ring 44, while the smaller flow area of ​​the second channel 514 facilitates the interference fit between the sealing ring 44 and the second channel 514. This allows the sealing ring 44 to be secured within the second channel 514 after passing through the mating step 512, resulting in a better sealing effect.

[0108] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10As shown, the wall at the front end of the channel 51 has a second guide slope 515. The second guide slope 515 extends backward and inward towards the channel 51, so that the flow area of ​​the channel 51 at the second guide slope 515 gradually decreases backward, thereby increasing the opening at the front end of the adapter 50, so that the first filter element 40 can be inserted into the channel 51 of the adapter 50 more smoothly from front to back, thereby guiding the installation of the first filter element 40.

[0109] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, the wall at the front end of the channel 51 has a guide protrusion 516, which extends rearward and toward the inside of the channel 51 in an arc shape to guide the first filter 40 so that it can be inserted more smoothly into the channel 51 of the adapter 50 from front to back.

[0110] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the sealing ring 44 includes a sealing body 441 and a plurality of sealing lips 442. The sealing body 441 is fitted onto the connecting part 42. The plurality of sealing lips 442 are disposed on the sealing body 441 and are spaced apart in the extending direction of the sealing body 441. Each sealing lip 442 abuts against the peripheral wall of the channel 51.

[0111] The sealing lip 442 can deform to insert the sealing ring 44 into the channel 51. Multiple sealing lips 442 help to achieve multi-stage sealing while reducing the weight of the sealing ring 44, thus improving the sealing effect. Furthermore, by connecting different sealing lips 442 through the sealing body 441, the sealing effect of different sealing lips 442 becomes better and more stable.

[0112] In some embodiments where the adapter 50 is provided, such as Figure 2 and Figures 7-11 As shown, the adapter 50 also defines a mounting cavity 55 that communicates with the channel 51. The mounting cavity 55 is provided with a pusher assembly 551. When the first filter 40 is pushed into the channel 51, the pusher assembly 551 can push the first filter 40 to move out of the channel 51.

[0113] The mounting cavity 55 is connected to the channel 51 so that the first filter element 40 in the channel 51 triggers the push-spring assembly 551 in the mounting cavity 55. When the first filter element 40 needs to be removed, the first filter element 40 is pushed into the channel 51 at the insertion port 112. Under the pushing action of the push-spring assembly 551, the first filter element 40 moves toward the insertion port 112 so that part of the first filter element 40 protrudes from the insertion port 112. This makes it easy for the user to hold the part of the first filter element 40 that protrudes from the insertion port 112 and remove the first filter element 40, making the operation convenient.

[0114] In some embodiments, such as Figures 10-11As shown, the pusher assembly 551 includes an elastic member and a stop member 553. The elastic member has a restoring force that causes the stop member 553 to move forward. The connecting portion 42 of the first filter member 40 has a stop block, and the stop block is provided with a groove 421.

[0115] With the first filter element 40 installed in place, the stop member 553 is embedded in the groove 421 of the stop block to fix the position of the first filter element 40 in the channel 51. When the first filter element 40 is pushed into the channel 51, the wall of the groove 421 pushes the stop member 553 to move backward, so that the stop member 553 separates from the groove 421 and moves to the rear side of the stop block. Then, the pushing force of pushing the first filter element 40 into the channel 51 is released, so that the stop member 553, under the action of the restoring force of the elastic member, stops against the rear side of the stop block and moves forward to push the stop block forward, thereby moving the first filter element 40 forward so that part of the first filter element 40 protrudes from the insertion port 112, making it convenient for the user to remove the first filter element 40.

[0116] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, the stop member 553 is oscillatingly disposed on the main structure of the pusher assembly 551, and the stop member 553 is a roller structure, so that the stop member 553 and the stop block roll together, reducing frictional resistance, making the movement smoother, and making the stop member 553 and the stop block less prone to wear, which helps to extend the service life of the pusher assembly 551 and the first filter element 40.

[0117] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figures 9-10 As shown, the mounting cavity 55 has a mounting opening, and a pressure cap 552 is installed at the mounting opening, which covers the pusher assembly 551. The pressure cap 552 is positioned by inserting two positioning pins into the pusher assembly 551. The pressure cap 552 is connected to the adapter 50 by bolts. The pressure cap 552 can reduce the possibility of the pusher assembly 551 detaching from the mounting cavity 55, thereby improving the installation stability of the pusher assembly 551.

[0118] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the garment processing device 100 also includes a connecting pipe 70 and a second filter element 80. The connecting pipe 70 connects the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 and the air outlet of the garment processing cylinder assembly 20. The second filter element 80 is disposed inside the connecting pipe 70 or at the inlet of the air duct cavity 31. In the airflow direction, the second filter element 80 is located upstream of the first filter element 40.

[0119] The connecting pipe 70 connects the inlet of the ventilation duct cavity 31 and the air outlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20, allowing the airflow in the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to flow into the ventilation duct cavity 31 through the connecting pipe 70. The airflow flowing from the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to the ventilation duct cavity 31 is filtered by the second filter element 80, and further filtered by the first filter element 40 downstream of the second filter element 80. This achieves multi-stage filtration of the airflow, filtering out impurities such as lint and hair attached to the airflow, making the filtration of the airflow more thorough and further reducing the impurity content in the airflow.

[0120] The airflow direction here can be understood as a circular flow direction from the air outlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31, from the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 to the outlet of the air duct cavity 31, from the outlet of the air duct cavity 31 to the air inlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20, from the air inlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to the air outlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20, and then from the air outlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31.

[0121] The following describes in detail a garment processing device 100 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the following description is merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0122] like Figures 1-11 As shown, a garment processing device 100 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10, a garment processing cylinder assembly 20, an air duct assembly 30, a first filter element 40, an adapter 50, a mounting bracket 60, a connecting pipe 70, and a second filter element 80.

[0123] The housing 10 includes a panel assembly 11 and a door 12. The panel assembly 11 includes a panel body 13 and a sealing ring 14. The outer surface of the panel body 13 has a rearwardly recessed receiving recess 131. The bottom wall of the receiving recess 131 at its rear end has a clothing loading / unloading opening 111. The peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 has an insertion port 112 and two first mating holes 114, which are located on both sides of the insertion port 112. The panel body 13 has a limiting flange 113 surrounding the insertion port 112. The sealing ring 14 includes a first mounting section 141, a pleated section 142, and a second mounting section 143 arranged sequentially and connected along its axial direction. The second mounting section 143 is connected to the edge of the clothing loading / unloading opening 111.

[0124] The clothing handling tube assembly 20 is located inside the housing 10. The opening at the front end of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 is directly opposite the clothing loading and unloading port 111, and the edge of the opening at the front end of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 is connected to the first mounting section 141.

[0125] The air duct assembly 30 defines an air duct cavity 31, which includes a filter cavity 313, an air outlet 312, and a heat exchange cavity 311 arranged from left to right and connected in sequence. The filter cavity 313 includes a first chamber 314 and a second chamber 315 arranged vertically, and a first filter element 40 is located between the first chamber 314 and the second chamber 315.

[0126] The air duct assembly 30 includes a heat exchanger 35 and a fan. The heat exchanger 35 includes an evaporator 351 and a condenser 352. The heat exchanger is installed in the heat exchange chamber 311. The front end of the air duct assembly 30 is provided with a through port 34. The air duct assembly 30 has an annular limiting rib 32 and two second mating holes 33.

[0127] The heat exchanger 35 is used to exchange heat with the airflow in the heat exchange chamber 311, so that the airflow becomes dry hot airflow and flows into the clothes processing drum assembly 20 under the drive of the fan to dry the clothes. In the clothes processing equipment 100, the airflow circulates between the clothes processing drum assembly 20, the first chamber 314 of the filter chamber 313, the second chamber 315 of the filter chamber 313, the air outlet 312, the heat exchange chamber 311, and the clothes processing drum assembly 20. In the airflow direction, the second filter 80 is located upstream of the first filter 40. The airflow of the clothes processing drum assembly 20 first flows through the second filter 80 into the first chamber 314 after passing through the connecting pipe 70, and then flows through the first filter 40 into the second chamber 315, realizing multi-stage filtration of the airflow.

[0128] The mounting bracket 60 is located inside the filter chamber 313 and includes a mounting plate 64, a baffle plate 65, and a connecting plate 66. The baffle plate 65 is located on the right side of the mounting plate 64, and the connecting part 66 is located on the front side of the mounting plate 64. The mounting plate 64, the baffle plate 65, and the connecting plate 66 define the first chamber 314, and the baffle plate 65 separates the first chamber 314 from the heat exchange chamber 311.

[0129] The mounting plate 64 is provided with two guide sections 61, each guide section 61 including a first extension section 611, a second extension section 612, and a guide groove 613. The first extension section 611 extends rearward and upward at an angle, and the second extension section 612 is located behind the first extension section 611 and smoothly transitions to it. The second extension section 612 extends in the front-rear direction, facilitating the movement of the first filter element 40 from the first extension section 611 to the second extension section 612 to extend into the air duct cavity 31, or from the second extension section 612 to the first extension section 611 to extend out of the air duct cavity 31.

[0130] The first extension 611 and the second extension 612 form a guide groove 613. A roller is provided at the guide groove 613, and the first filter element 40 is rolled and engaged with the roller to be installed in the guide groove 613. A stop 62 is provided at the rear end of the mounting bracket 60, and the stop 62 presses against the rear end of the first filter element 40.

[0131] Mounting plate 64 has multiple vents 641, and first filter 40 covers the vents 641. Mounting bracket 60 has three fixing lugs 67, and mounting bracket 60 is detachably mounted to duct assembly 30 via fixing lugs 67.

[0132] The adapter 50 connects the air duct assembly 30 and the panel assembly 11 and defines a channel 51. The channel 51 connects the filter chamber 313 and the inlet 112. The wall of the channel 51 is provided with a limiting step 511 and a mating step 512. The limiting step 511 mates with the limiting flange 113. The channel 51 includes a first channel 513 and a second channel 514. The first channel 513 is located between the mating step 512 and the inlet 112, and the second channel 514 is located between the mating step 512 and the through-hole 34. The flow area of ​​the second channel 514 is smaller than that of the first channel 513.

[0133] The adapter 50 has two first connecting lugs 52, an annular limiting groove 53, two second connecting lugs 54, and a mounting cavity 55. The first connecting lugs 52 are connected to the first mating hole 114 by a first fastener, i.e., a bolt, to connect the adapter 50 and the panel body 13. The annular limiting groove 53 is inserted into the annular limiting rib 32 to position the adapter 50 at the air duct assembly 30. The second connecting lugs 54 are connected to the second mating hole 33 by a second fastener, i.e., a bolt, to connect the adapter 50 and the air duct assembly 30. The mounting cavity 55 has a mounting opening, a push-spring assembly 551 is provided inside the mounting cavity 55, and a pressure cap 552 is provided at the mounting opening.

[0134] The pusher assembly 551 cooperates with the first filter element 40 in the channel 51. The pressure cap 552 is positioned by inserting two positioning pins into the pusher assembly 551. The pressure cap 552 is connected to the adapter 50 by bolts so that the pressure cap 552 presses the pusher assembly 551 tightly.

[0135] During the insertion of the first filter element 40 into the channel 51, the stop member 553 of the push-spring assembly 551 is embedded in the groove 421 of the first filter element 40, facilitating the installation of the first filter element 40. After the first filter element 40 is installed in the channel 51, it is pushed slightly into the channel 51, causing the stop member 553 of the push-spring assembly 551 to move to the rear side of the wall of the groove 421. Under the action of the elastic member of the push-spring assembly 551, the stop member 553 is reset forward to push the first filter element 40 out of the channel 51, causing the first filter element 40 to pop out from the insertion port 112, making it easy to remove the first filter element 40.

[0136] The first filter element 40 includes a filter body 41, a connecting part 42, and a handle 43 connected in sequence. The connecting part 42 is fitted with a sealing ring 44, which includes a sealing body 441 and multiple sealing lips 442. The filter body 41 covers the vent 641, the connecting part 42 is located inside the channel 51, the sealing ring 44 abuts against the inner wall of the second channel 514, and the handle 43 is located at the inlet 112.

[0137] The handle 43 is flush with the peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131, so that the handle 43 will not protrude from the peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 after the first filter element 40 is inserted into the channel 51 from the insertion port 112. This makes it less likely for the door body 12 to collide violently with the handle 43 when the clothing loading and unloading port 111 is closed, thus protecting the door body 12 and the first filter element 40.

[0138] The inlet 112, channel 51, opening 34, and air duct cavity 31 are sequentially connected. After the first filter element 40 is inserted into the inlet 112, it passes through the channel 51 and the opening 34 and enters the air duct cavity 31, so that part of the first filter element 40 is located in the channel 51 and the other part is located in the opening 34 and the air duct cavity 31. The inlet 112 is located on the panel body 13. When the door 12 is closed and the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 is closed, the door 12 covers the inlet 112, making the inlet 112 less likely to be exposed. This makes it difficult for foreign objects to enter the inlet 112, and makes it less likely to jam when picking up or placing the first filter element 40 at the inlet 112. This makes the operation convenient and simplifies the appearance of the clothing processing equipment 100, providing a better visual experience for the user.

[0139] The first filter element 40 is mounted on the air duct assembly 30 via a mounting bracket 60. The mounting bracket 60 is detachably mounted on the air duct assembly 30, meaning that the mounting bracket 60 and the air duct assembly 30 are separate components. This simplifies the structure of the air duct assembly 30 and reduces its manufacturing difficulty. Furthermore, the guide part 61 guides the first filter element 40, making it easier to install and remove from the mounting bracket 60. This facilitates the removal of the first filter element 40 for cleaning or replacement, improving its practicality.

[0140] Other configurations and operations of the garment processing apparatus 100 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0141] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0142] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "embodiment," "specific embodiment," and "example" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. 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.

[0143] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; A garment processing drum assembly, wherein the garment processing drum assembly is disposed within the housing; An air duct assembly is disposed within the housing and has an air duct cavity and an opening. The inlet and outlet of the air duct cavity are both connected to the clothing handling drum assembly. The opening is located at one end of the air duct assembly along a first direction and is connected to the air duct cavity. A first filter element, which is at least partially disposed within the air duct cavity; The mounting bracket is disposed within the air duct cavity and has a guide portion, and the first filter element is adapted to be installed from the port onto the mounting bracket under the guidance of the guide portion.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first direction extends along the axial direction of the garment handling tube assembly, the opening is close to the opening of the garment handling tube assembly in the vertical direction, and the guide includes a first extension section that is bent toward the opening along the first direction.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide portion further includes a second extension section, which extends along the first direction and is connected to the end of the first extension section away from the opening by an arc transition.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of guide portions is two, and the two guide portions respectively cooperate with each side of the width direction of the first filter element.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting bracket has a stop at one end away from the opening, and the stop stops on one side of the thickness direction of the first filter element.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide portion includes a guide groove, and the mounting bracket is provided with rollers. The rollers extend into the guide groove and roll in cooperation with the first filter element.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air duct cavity includes a filter cavity and a heat exchange cavity arranged in a second direction, the second direction being at an angle to the first direction, and the filter cavity and the heat exchange cavity being connected through an air outlet; The mounting bracket is disposed inside the filter chamber, and the mounting bracket divides the filter chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber distributed vertically. One of the first chamber and the second chamber is directly connected to the inlet of the air duct cavity and the other is directly connected to the air outlet.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes: The mounting plate is disposed within the filter chamber to divide the filter chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber. The mounting plate has multiple vents to connect the first chamber and the second chamber. The guide portion is disposed on the mounting plate, and the first filter element covers the multiple vents. A wind deflector is connected to one side of the mounting plate in the second direction and located at the air vent, for blocking the portion of the air vent located above or below the mounting plate.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting bracket also includes: A connecting plate is connected to one end of the mounting plate along the first direction, and the connecting plate is disposed adjacent to and connected to the wind deflector.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket has multiple fixing lugs, each fixing lug having a fixing hole. The mounting bracket is detachably mounted inside the air duct cavity by multiple fasteners, each fastener passing through a corresponding fixing hole.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The enclosure includes: A panel assembly having a clothing loading / unloading port and an insertion port, wherein the clothing loading / unloading port is disposed opposite to the opening of the clothing handling drum assembly; A door body, the door body being used to open and close the clothing loading and unloading opening, the door body covering at least part of the insertion port when the clothing loading and unloading opening is closed; The garment processing equipment further includes an adapter, which is disposed inside the housing and defines a channel. The channel connects the inlet and the outlet, and the first filter is at least partially disposed within the channel.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first filter element includes a connected filter body and a connecting part. When the first filter element is installed in place, the filter body is located in the air duct cavity and cooperates with the guide part, and the connecting part is located in the channel.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first filter element also includes a handle, and the connecting part is connected between the filter body and the handle. When the first filter element is installed in place, the handle is located at the socket.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, A sealing ring is fitted around the outside of the connecting part, and the sealing ring is in a sealing fit with the peripheral wall of the channel.

15. The garment processing equipment according to claim 14, characterized in that, The wall of the channel is provided with a mating step near the opening. The channel includes a first channel and a second channel. The mating step is located between the first channel and the second channel. The first channel is located between the insertion port and the mating step. The flow area of ​​the second channel is smaller than that of the first channel. The sealing ring mates with the wall of the second channel. And / or, the sealing ring includes a sealing body and a plurality of sealing lips, the sealing body being fitted onto the connecting portion, the plurality of sealing lips being disposed on the sealing body and spaced apart in the extending direction of the sealing body, and each sealing lip abutting against the peripheral wall of the channel.

16. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The adapter further defines a mounting cavity communicating with the channel. The mounting cavity is provided with a push-spring assembly, which is adapted to push the first filter element out of the channel when the first filter element is pushed into the channel.

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