Balancing device, laundry treating apparatus and control method thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of clothes treatment, and discloses a balancing device, a clothes treatment device and a control method thereof, the balancing device comprising a balancing ring body, the balancing ring body being provided with a balancing chamber and a dispensing chamber, the balancing chamber being circumferentially arranged for storing balancing liquid, and the dispensing chamber being located on the inner side of the balancing chamber for dispensing clothes care liquid. The dispensing chamber is divided into a plurality of liquid distribution chambers, and the plurality of liquid distribution chambers are selectively connected. During the operation of the inner drum, the clothes care liquid can flow through the plurality of liquid distribution chambers to the inner drum or the space between the inner drum and the outer drum in sequence. The dispensing of the clothes care liquid is automatically completed by the balancing device during the rotation of the inner drum, which balances the eccentric force of the inner drum and realizes the automatic dispensing of the clothes care liquid. Moreover, since the dispensing chamber is located on the inner side of the balancing chamber, the dispensing chamber does not interfere with the natural formation of the balancing liquid ring in the balancing chamber, which can improve the balancing capacity of the balancing device and enhance the operation stability of the clothes treatment device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a balancing device, clothing processing equipment and its control method. Background Technology

[0002] Top-loading washing machines and front-loading washing machines are commonly used laundry appliances. Top-loading washing machines typically include a cabinet, an inner drum, and an outer drum. The inner drum is located inside the outer drum, which stores the washing water. Clothes are placed in the inner drum. When the washing program is executed, the inner drum rotates and tumbles the clothes to clean them.

[0003] During the operation of the inner drum, uneven distribution of clothes can cause eccentricity, leading to vibration and noise. Current technology typically uses a balancer on the inner drum to counteract the eccentric forces generated during rotation, thus reducing vibration and noise. However, existing balancers usually only provide balancing; separate dispensing boxes for detergents and conditioners are required, which are space-consuming.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a balancing device, clothing processing equipment, and control method to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a balancing device, a garment processing equipment and its control method. The balancing device can not only have a balancing function, but also realize the automatic dispensing function of garment care liquid, make reasonable use of the internal space of the garment processing equipment and improve the user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] In a first aspect, a balancing device is provided for use in the inner drum of a garment processing device, the balancing device comprising:

[0008] The balancing ring body is provided with a balancing chamber and a dispensing chamber. The balancing chamber is arranged circumferentially and is used to store balancing liquid. The dispensing chamber is located inside the balancing chamber and is used to dispense clothing care liquid.

[0009] The dispensing chamber is divided into multiple dispensing chambers, which can be selectively connected. During operation, the laundry care liquid can flow sequentially through the multiple dispensing chambers into the inner cylinder or into the space between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder of the laundry treatment device.

[0010] As an optional embodiment of the balancing device of the present invention, the plurality of liquid dispensing chambers include a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber and a fourth chamber that can be connected in sequence. The first chamber is used to store the laundry care liquid, and the fourth chamber is connected to the inner cylinder or to the space between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder.

[0011] As an optional embodiment of the balancing device of the present invention, the first chamber is provided with a first outlet communicating with the second chamber;

[0012] The second chamber is provided with a second outlet that communicates with the third chamber;

[0013] The third chamber is provided with a third outlet that connects to the fourth chamber;

[0014] The fourth chamber is provided with a fourth outlet that connects to either the inner cylinder or the outer cylinder.

[0015] As an optional embodiment of the balancing device of the present invention, the second chamber is provided with a first guide surface inclined toward the third chamber at the second outlet; the liquid level at the second outlet is the maximum liquid level of the third chamber.

[0016] And / or, the delivery chamber is provided with a flow guide channel downstream of the fourth chamber, one end of the flow guide channel is connected to the fourth outlet, and the other end of the flow guide channel is provided with a fifth outlet connected to the inner cylinder or the outer cylinder; the fourth chamber is provided with a second flow guide surface inclined toward the flow guide channel at the fourth outlet;

[0017] And / or, the depth of the first chamber is greater than the depth of the second chamber, and the liquid level at the first outlet is the maximum liquid level in the second chamber;

[0018] And / or, the depth of the third chamber is greater than the depth of the fourth chamber, and the liquid level at the third outlet is the maximum liquid level at the fourth chamber.

[0019] As an optional embodiment of the balancing device of the present invention, the second chamber is located outside the first chamber, the third chamber is spaced apart from the first chamber in the circumferential direction of the balancing ring, the fourth chamber is located outside the third chamber, and the second chamber and the fourth chamber are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the balancing ring.

[0020] As an optional embodiment of the balancing device of the present invention, the side wall of the first chamber near the second chamber has a third guide surface that is inclined toward the second chamber;

[0021] And / or, the side wall of the third chamber near the fourth chamber has a fourth guide surface that is inclined toward the fourth chamber.

[0022] As an optional embodiment of the balancing device of the present invention, the balancing chamber has a maximum width and a minimum width, and the area where the delivery chamber is located is located inside the area where the minimum width of the balancing chamber is located;

[0023] The maximum width of the balance chamber is D1, the minimum width of the balance chamber is D2, and the maximum width of the balance liquid ring formed in the balance chamber is D3, wherein D1 > D2 > D3;

[0024] And / or,

[0025] The balancing ring includes a first shell and a second shell that are interlocked with each other, and the first shell and the second shell form an independent balancing chamber and a delivery chamber.

[0026] Secondly, a garment processing device is provided, comprising a box, an inner tube, an outer tube, and a balancing device as described above, wherein the outer tube is disposed within the box, the inner tube is rotatably disposed within the outer tube, and the balancing device is disposed at one end of the inner tube having an inlet.

[0027] Thirdly, a control method for a garment processing device is provided, applied to the garment processing device described above, the control method comprising the following steps:

[0028] Obtain a garment processing procedure, the garment processing procedure including a rinsing procedure;

[0029] When the obtained garment processing program is the rinsing program, the inner drum is controlled to operate according to the rinsing program. Under the action of eccentric force and its own gravity, the garment care liquid is sequentially introduced into the inner drum or the space between the inner drum and the outer drum through multiple dispensing chambers.

[0030] As an optional embodiment of the clothing processing device control method of the present invention, the plurality of liquid dispensing chambers include a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber and a fourth chamber that can be connected in sequence;

[0031] The rinsing process includes at least three spin cycles. During the first spin cycle, the laundry detergent in the first chamber can enter the second chamber under the action of eccentric force. After the first spin cycle, the laundry detergent in the second chamber can enter and be temporarily stored in the third chamber under its own gravity.

[0032] During the second dehydration process, the laundry detergent in the third chamber can enter the fourth chamber under the action of eccentric force; after the second dehydration is completed, the laundry detergent in the fourth chamber can enter the inner cylinder or the space between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder under its own gravity.

[0033] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0034] The balancing device, garment processing equipment, and control method provided by this invention, by setting a balancing chamber on the balancing device, allows the balancing liquid to automatically flow within the balancing chamber during the rotation of the inner drum within the garment processing equipment's housing, thus counteracting the eccentric force generated by the inner drum and ensuring stable operation of the inner drum. By setting a dispensing chamber on the balancing device, and designing the dispensing chamber as multiple dispensing chambers, the high-speed rotation of the inner drum during the rinsing process generates an eccentric force. Under the action of this eccentric force and gravity, the garment care liquid flows sequentially through the multiple dispensing chambers to either the inner or outer drum, automatically dispensing the garment care liquid during the inner drum's rotation. The balancing device balances the eccentric force of the inner drum and automatically dispenses the garment care liquid, combining balancing and garment care liquid dispensing functions. This eliminates the need for a separate garment care liquid dispensing box, thereby making efficient use of the internal space of the garment processing equipment and reducing its overall size.

[0035] Furthermore, since the dispensing chamber is located inside the balancing chamber, the dispensing chamber will not interfere with the natural formation of the balancing liquid ring in the balancing chamber during the rotation of the inner drum. This ensures that the balancing liquid can effectively balance the eccentric force generated by the inner drum, improve the balancing ability of the balancing device, thereby improving the operational stability of the inner drum, reducing vibration and noise generated by the clothing processing equipment, and enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the balancing device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the balancing device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first internal structure of the delivery chamber provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second internal structure of the delivery chamber provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a first partial cross-sectional view of the balancing device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a second partial cross-sectional view of the balancing device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a top view of the balancing chamber and the delivery chamber provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the first shell of the balance ring provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second shell of the balance ring provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a first flowchart of the clothing processing equipment control method provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 12 This is a second flowchart of the clothing processing equipment control method provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] In the picture:

[0050] 1. Balance ring; 10. Box; 20. Inner cylinder; 30. Outer cylinder;

[0051] 11. Balancing chamber; 12. Dispensing chamber; 13. First shell; 14. Second shell;

[0052] 121. First chamber; 122. Second chamber; 123. Third chamber; 124. Fourth chamber; 125. Flow channel;

[0053] 1211, First Exit; 1212, Third Guide Surface;

[0054] 1221. Second outlet; 1222. First guide surface;

[0055] 1231. Third outlet; 1232. Fourth guide surface;

[0056] 1241. Fourth outlet; 1242. Second guide surface;

[0057] 1251. Fifth outlet; 1252. Fifth guide surface;

[0058] 131. Injection port; 132. First insertion part;

[0059] 141. Dispensing nozzle; 142. Second insertion part. Detailed Implementation

[0060] To make the technical problems solved by the present invention, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0061] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for 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 the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions.

[0062] 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 fixed connections or detachable connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0063] Example 1

[0064] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this embodiment provides a balancing device applied to the inner drum 20 of a garment processing device. While having a balancing function, the balancing device can also realize the automatic dispensing function of garment care liquid, making reasonable use of the internal space of the garment processing device and improving the user experience of the garment processing device.

[0065] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The balancing device includes a balancing ring 1, which has a balancing chamber 11 and a dispensing chamber 12. The balancing chamber 11 is circumferentially arranged and is used to store balancing liquid. The dispensing chamber 12 is located inside the balancing chamber 11 and is used to dispense laundry detergent. The dispensing chamber 12 is divided into multiple dispensing chambers, which can selectively communicate with each other. During operation, the laundry detergent can flow sequentially through the multiple dispensing chambers into the inner cylinder 20 or into the space between the inner cylinder 20 and the outer cylinder 30 of the laundry treatment device.

[0066] The balancing device provided in this embodiment, by setting a balancing chamber 11 on the balancing device, allows the balancing liquid to automatically flow in the balancing chamber 11 during the rotation of the inner drum 20 within the housing 10 of the garment processing equipment when the garment processing equipment is running its garment processing program. This counteracts the eccentric force generated by the inner drum 20, ensuring stable operation of the inner drum 20. By setting a dispensing chamber 12 on the balancing device and designing the dispensing chamber 12 as multiple dispensing chambers, the inner drum 20 can rotate at high speed during the rinsing program of the garment processing equipment, generating an eccentric force. Under the action of the eccentric force and gravity, the garment care liquid flows sequentially through the multiple dispensing chambers into the inner drum 20 or the outer drum 30, thus automatically dispensing the garment care liquid during the rotation of the inner drum 20.

[0067] The balancing device balances the eccentric force of the inner cylinder 20 and automatically dispenses the garment care liquid. The balancing device has both balancing and garment care liquid dispensing functions, eliminating the need for a separate garment care liquid dispensing box. This allows for the efficient use of the internal space of the garment processing equipment and helps to reduce the overall size of the garment processing equipment.

[0068] Furthermore, since the dispensing chamber 12 is located inside the balancing chamber 11, the dispensing chamber 12 will not interfere with the natural formation of the balancing liquid ring in the balancing chamber 11 during the rotation of the inner drum 20. This ensures that the balancing liquid can effectively balance the eccentric force generated by the inner drum 20, improve the balancing ability of the balancing device, thereby improving the operational stability of the inner drum 20, reducing vibration and noise generated by the clothing processing equipment, and enhancing the user experience.

[0069] For example, laundry detergent can be fabric softener, fragrance, disinfectant, etc.

[0070] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 and Figure 6The system includes multiple dispensing chambers: a first chamber 121, a second chamber 122, a third chamber 123, and a fourth chamber 124, which are sequentially connected. The first chamber 121 stores the laundry detergent, and the fourth chamber 124 is connected to the inner cylinder 20 or to the space between the inner cylinder 20 and the outer cylinder 30. During the rotation of the inner cylinder 20, the laundry detergent flows sequentially through the first chamber 121, the second chamber 122, the third chamber 123, and the fourth chamber 124 into the inner cylinder 20 or the outer cylinder 30 under the action of eccentric force and its own gravity. The second chamber 122, the third chamber 123, and the fourth chamber 124 can temporarily store the laundry detergent during the operation of the inner cylinder 20.

[0071] Specifically, when the inner drum 20 rotates at high speed (e.g., during the spin-drying stage), the laundry detergent in the first chamber 121 flows to the second chamber 122 under the action of eccentric force and is temporarily stored in the second chamber 122. When the inner drum 20 stops rotating (e.g., during the water intake stage), the laundry detergent in the second chamber 122 flows to the third chamber 123 under its own gravity and is temporarily stored in the third chamber 123. When the inner drum 20 rotates at high speed again, the laundry detergent in the third chamber 123 flows to the fourth chamber 124 under the action of eccentric force and is temporarily stored in the fourth chamber 124. When the inner drum 20 stops rotating again, the laundry detergent in the fourth chamber 124 flows back to the inner drum 20 under its own gravity. That is, the automatic dispensing of laundry detergent is achieved by utilizing the eccentric force generated during the rotation of the inner drum 20 and the property of liquid to flow automatically under gravity.

[0072] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first chamber 121 is provided with a first outlet 1211 that connects to the second chamber 122. When the inner drum 20 rotates at high speed, the laundry detergent in the first chamber 121 will adhere to the cavity wall near the second chamber 122 under the action of eccentric force, and rise up along the cavity wall, and then flow into the second chamber 122 through the first outlet 1211. While the inner drum 20 is rotating at the current speed, the laundry detergent that enters the second chamber 122 is temporarily stored in the second chamber 122.

[0073] In this embodiment, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The depth of the first chamber 121 is greater than the depth of the second chamber 122, and the liquid level at the first outlet 1211 is the maximum liquid level in the second chamber 122. This allows the first chamber 121 to store a certain amount of laundry detergent. Meanwhile, the smaller depth of the second chamber 122 limits the amount of laundry detergent that can be dispensed at one time, thus enabling the quantitative dispensing of laundry detergent.

[0074] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 and Figure 6 The second chamber 122 is provided with a second outlet 1221 that connects to the third chamber 123. The liquid level at the second outlet 1221 is the maximum liquid level in the third chamber 123. This arrangement ensures that the lowest liquid level in the second chamber 122 is the highest liquid level in the third chamber 123. Therefore, when the inner cylinder 20 stops rotating, the laundry detergent in the second chamber 122 can automatically flow to the third chamber 123 under its own gravity, and the laundry detergent entering the third chamber 123 is temporarily stored in the third chamber 123.

[0075] In this embodiment, see Figure 4 The second chamber 122 is provided with a first guide surface 1222 inclined toward the third chamber 123 at the second outlet 1221. The first guide surface 1222 can guide the fabric care liquid in the second chamber 122 to flow toward the third chamber 123, accelerate the flow speed of the fabric care liquid, and improve the dispensing efficiency of the fabric care liquid.

[0076] For example, see Figure 4 The bottom wall of the second chamber 122 is recessed at the position directly opposite the second outlet 1221. The bottom wall of the first groove is inclined to form a first guide surface 1222.

[0077] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The third chamber 123 is provided with a third outlet 1231 that connects to the fourth chamber 124. When the inner drum 20 rotates at high speed, the laundry detergent in the third chamber 123 will adhere to the cavity wall near the fourth chamber 124 under the action of eccentric force, and rise up along the cavity wall, and then flow into the fourth chamber 124 through the third outlet 1231. While the inner drum 20 is rotating at the current speed, the laundry detergent that enters the fourth chamber 124 is temporarily stored in the fourth chamber 124.

[0078] In this embodiment, see Figure 4 and Figure 6 The depth of the third chamber 123 is greater than the depth of the fourth chamber 124, and the liquid level of the third outlet 1231 is the maximum liquid level of the fourth chamber 124, so that a certain amount of laundry detergent can be stored in the third chamber 123. At the same time, the smaller depth of the fourth chamber 124 can further limit the dosage of laundry detergent in a single dispensing, ensuring the accuracy of the dispensing amount of laundry detergent.

[0079] See Figure 3 and Figure 4The fourth chamber 124 is provided with a fourth outlet 1241 that connects to the inner cylinder 20 or the outer cylinder 30. When the inner cylinder 20 stops rotating, the laundry detergent in the fourth chamber 124 can automatically flow to the inner cylinder 20 or the space between the inner cylinder 20 and the outer cylinder 30 through the fourth outlet 1241 under its own gravity.

[0080] Further, see Figure 4 A flow channel 125 is provided downstream of the fourth chamber 124 in the dispensing chamber 12. One end of the flow channel 125 is connected to the fourth outlet 1241, and the other end of the flow channel 125 is connected to the fifth outlet 1251 of the inner cylinder 20. The flow channel 125 guides the laundry detergent in the fourth chamber 124 to flow to the inner cylinder 20 or the space between the inner cylinder 20 and the outer cylinder 30, so that the laundry detergent is accurately dispensed.

[0081] In this embodiment, see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 and combined Figure 10 The balance ring 1 is provided with a liquid outlet 141. The liquid inlet of the liquid outlet 141 is connected to the fifth outlet 1251, and the liquid outlet of the liquid outlet 141 is connected to the space between the outer cylinder 30 and the inner cylinder 20. This allows the laundry detergent to be dispensed into the space between the outer cylinder 30 and the inner cylinder 20. The laundry detergent is mixed with water before it comes into contact with the clothes in the inner cylinder 20, preventing the high concentration of laundry detergent from directly contacting the clothes and causing damage.

[0082] See Figure 4 The fourth chamber 124 is provided with a second guide surface 1242 inclined toward the guide channel 125 at the fourth outlet 1241. The second guide surface 1242 can guide the fabric care liquid in the fourth chamber 124 to flow into the third chamber 123, accelerate the flow speed of the fabric care liquid, and improve the dispensing efficiency of the fabric care liquid.

[0083] For example, the bottom wall of the fourth chamber 124 is recessed at a position opposite to the fourth outlet 1241, and the bottom wall of the second groove is inclined to form a second guide surface 1242.

[0084] Furthermore, a fifth guide surface 1252 inclined towards the fifth outlet is provided in the guide channel 125. The fifth guide surface 1252 can guide the fabric care liquid to flow to the fifth outlet 1251, further improving the dispensing efficiency of the fabric care liquid and preventing the accumulation of fabric care liquid in the guide channel 125.

[0085] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6The second chamber 122 is located outside the first chamber 121. The third chamber 123 is spaced apart from the first chamber 121 in the circumferential direction of the inner cylinder 20. The fourth chamber 124 is located outside the third chamber 123. The second chamber 122 and the fourth chamber 124 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the balance ring 1. This arrangement ensures that the laundry detergent in the first chamber 121 flows to the second chamber 122 under the action of eccentric force, and the laundry detergent in the third chamber 123 flows to the fourth chamber 124 under the action of eccentric force. It also reduces the space occupied by the dispensing chamber 12 in the radial direction of the balance ring 1, thereby reducing the eccentric force generated by the weight of the balance ring 1 itself and improving the rotational stability of the inner cylinder 20.

[0086] For example, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first chamber 121 and the third chamber 123 are arranged approximately symmetrically in the circumferential direction of the balance ring 1, and the second chamber 122 and the fourth chamber 124 are arranged approximately symmetrically in the circumferential direction of the balance ring 1. While realizing the function of dispensing clothing care liquid into the leveling device, the influence of the eccentric force caused by the presence of the dispensing chamber 12 can be reduced, thereby improving the balance ability of the balancing device.

[0087] Optionally, see Figure 5 The side wall of the first chamber 121 near the second chamber 122 has a third guide surface 1212 that is inclined toward the second chamber 122. The arrangement of the third guide surface 1212 makes it easier for the laundry detergent in the first chamber 121 to climb along the third guide surface 1212 to the first outlet 1211 and enter the second chamber 122 under the action of eccentric force, thereby improving the smoothness of the flow of the laundry detergent.

[0088] Optionally, see Figure 6 The side wall of the third chamber 123 near the fourth chamber 124 has a fourth guide surface 1232 that is inclined toward the fourth chamber 124. The arrangement of the fourth guide surface 1232 makes it easier for the fabric care liquid in the third chamber 123 to climb along the fourth guide surface 1232 to the third outlet 1231 and enter the fourth chamber 124 under the action of eccentric force, thereby improving the smoothness of the flow of the fabric care liquid.

[0089] For example, the dispensing chamber 12 is provided with multiple partitions, which divide the dispensing chamber 12 into multiple liquid distribution chambers. The partition between the first chamber 121 and the second chamber 122 can be designed with a gradually changing thickness to form a third guide surface 1212. Specifically, refer to... Figure 5 The orientation of the partition between the first chamber 121 and the second chamber 122 is designed to gradually become thinner from bottom to top. The partition is a vertical surface on one side of the second chamber 122 and an inclined surface on one side of the first chamber 121 that faces the second chamber 122. This inclined surface is the third guide surface 1212.

[0090] Similarly, the partition between the third chamber 123 and the fourth chamber 124 can be designed with a gradually varying thickness, as shown in the reference. Figure 6 In terms of orientation, the partition is a vertical surface on one side of the fourth chamber 124, and an inclined surface on one side of the third chamber 123 that faces the fourth chamber 124. This inclined surface is the fourth guide surface 1232.

[0091] See Figure 2 and Figure 7 The balancing chamber 11 has a maximum width and a minimum width, and the area where the dispensing chamber 12 is located is inside the area where the minimum width of the balancing chamber 11 is located. With this arrangement, during the low-speed rotation of the inner cylinder 20, when the fan-shaped area where the dispensing chamber 12 is located (… Figure 7 When eccentricity occurs in areas outside the area within the dashed line, a small amount of balancing fluid can flow to the narrower balancing chamber 11, i.e., the area where the minimum width balancing chamber 11 is located, so that the weight of the dispensing chamber 12 itself and the small amount of balancing fluid together counteract the eccentric force. When eccentricity occurs in the area within the fan-shaped region where the dispensing chamber 12 is located, more balancing fluid can flow to the wider balancing chamber 11, i.e., the area where the maximum width balancing chamber 11 is located, so that the balancing fluid in the wider balancing chamber 11 counteracts the generated eccentric force and the weight of the dispensing chamber 12 itself. In other words, regardless of which area eccentricity occurs, the balancing fluid in the balancing chamber 11 can effectively balance the eccentric force, improving the rotational stability of the inner cylinder 20.

[0092] like Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the maximum width of the balance chamber 11 is defined as D1, the minimum width of the balance chamber 11 is defined as D2, and the maximum width of the balance liquid ring formed within the balance chamber 11 is defined as D3, where D1 > D2 > D3. When the inner cylinder 20 rotates at high speed, the balance liquid will adhere to the outer wall of the balance chamber 11 under the action of eccentric force, forming a closed balance liquid ring. Figure 7 The shaded area outside the dashed circle represents the balancing liquid ring. Because the minimum width D2 of the balancing chamber 11 is greater than the maximum width D3 of the balancing liquid ring, the balancing liquid is not limited by the width of the balancing chamber 11. The balancing liquid ring can be formed according to the actual magnitude of the eccentric force, ensuring that the balancing ring body 1 can effectively balance the eccentric force generated by the inner cylinder 20, thereby improving the balancing ability of the balancing device.

[0093] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9The balancing ring 1 includes a first shell 13 and a second shell 14 that are interlocked. The first shell 13 and the second shell 14 enclose each other to form an independent balancing chamber 11 and a dispensing chamber 12. The balancing ring 1 is designed with a detachable first shell 13 and a second shell 14 to facilitate the subsequent cleaning of the balancing chamber 11 and the dispensing chamber 12.

[0094] In this embodiment, as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first housing 13 is provided with a first plug-in part 132, and the second housing 14 is provided with a second plug-in part 142. The first housing 132 and the second plug-in part 142 can be plugged into each other to fix the first housing 13 and the second housing 14, making disassembly and assembly convenient.

[0095] For example, the first insertion part 132 is a socket, and the second insertion part 142 is a post, which is inserted into the socket. Further, the first housing 13 is provided with a plurality of sockets along the circumferential direction, and correspondingly, the second housing 14 is provided with a plurality of posts, which are inserted into the sockets one by one, thereby improving the connection stability between the first housing 13 and the second housing 14.

[0096] Optionally, a sealing ring is provided on the first housing 13 or the second housing 14. After the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are engaged with each other, the sealing ring seals the gap between the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 to ensure the airtightness of the balance chamber 11 and the delivery chamber 12.

[0097] Optionally, the second housing 14 is connected to the inner cylinder 20, and the liquid outlet 141 is disposed on the second housing 14, with the liquid outlet 141 extending toward the space between the inner cylinder 20 and the outer cylinder 30. In other embodiments, the liquid outlet 141 may also extend toward the interior of the inner cylinder 20.

[0098] Further, see Figure 8 The first housing 13 is provided with an injection port 131 that communicates with the first chamber 121, through which clothing care liquid can be injected into the first chamber 121.

[0099] Example 2

[0100] like Figure 10 As shown, this embodiment provides a garment processing device, including a housing 10, an inner drum 20, an outer drum 30, and a balancing device as described in Embodiment 1. The outer drum 30 is disposed within the housing 10, the inner drum 20 is rotatably disposed within the outer drum 30, and the balancing device is disposed at the end of the inner drum 20 having an inlet. (Refer to...) Figure 10 The balancing device is located at the top of the inner cylinder 20.

[0101] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment also includes a drive motor, the output end of which is connected to the inner drum 20 to drive the inner drum 20 to rotate relative to the outer drum 30.

[0102] The garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment can automatically dispense garment care liquid in the dispensing chamber 12 of the balancing device during the rotation of the inner drum 20. At the same time, the balancing liquid in the balancing chamber 11 can balance the eccentric force of the inner drum 20, so that the balancing device has both balancing function and garment care liquid dispensing function, which improves the operational stability of the inner drum 20 and reduces the vibration and noise generated by the garment processing equipment, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0103] Alternatively, the garment processing equipment can be a top-loading washing machine or a shoe washing machine, etc.

[0104] Example 3

[0105] like Figure 11 As shown, this embodiment provides a control method for a garment processing device, applied to the garment processing device described in Embodiment 2. The control method for the garment processing device includes the following steps:

[0106] S1. Obtain the garment processing procedure, which includes a rinsing procedure;

[0107] S2. When the obtained garment processing program is a rinsing program, the inner drum 20 is controlled to operate according to the rinsing program. Under the action of eccentric force and its own gravity, the garment care liquid is sequentially introduced into the inner drum 20 or the space between the inner drum 20 and the outer drum 30 through multiple dispensing chambers.

[0108] In step S2, if the acquired garment processing program is a washing program (such as the initial washing stage) or a drying program, the garment care liquid in the dispensing chamber 12 will not be dispensed into the inner drum 20 or between the outer drum 30 and the inner drum 20. Only when the acquired garment processing program is a rinsing program will the garment care liquid in the dispensing chamber 12 be dispensed during the rotation of the inner drum 20. Specifically, during the initial washing process, the rotation speed of the inner drum 20 is low, and the resulting eccentric force is small, insufficient to allow the garment care liquid in the dispensing chamber to flow out. However, during the rinsing program, in the dehydration stage of the rinsing program, the rotation speed of the inner drum 20 is high, and the resulting eccentric force is large enough to allow the garment care liquid in the dispensing chamber to flow out under the action of the eccentric force. The garment care liquid flows sequentially through multiple dispensing chambers to the inner drum 20 or the outer drum 30, thus achieving automatic dispensing of the garment care liquid during the rotation of the inner drum 20.

[0109] In this embodiment, the multiple liquid dispensing chambers include a first chamber 121, a second chamber 122, a third chamber 123, and a fourth chamber 124 that can be connected in sequence.

[0110] like Figure 12As shown, in step S2, the rinsing process includes at least three spin cycles. During the first spin cycle, the laundry detergent in the first chamber 121 can enter the second chamber 122 under the action of eccentric force. After the first spin cycle, the laundry detergent in the second chamber 122 can enter and be temporarily stored in the third chamber 123 under its own gravity. During the second spin cycle, the laundry detergent in the third chamber 123 can enter the fourth chamber 124 under the action of eccentric force. After the second spin cycle, the laundry detergent in the fourth chamber 124 can enter the inner drum 20 or the space between the inner drum 20 and the outer drum 30 under its own gravity.

[0111] That is, during the first two spin cycles, the garment care solution in the first chamber 121 sequentially enters the inner drum 20 or the space between the inner drum 20 and the outer drum 30 through the second chamber 122, the third chamber 123, and the fourth chamber 124. During the final rinse, the garment care agent dissolves into the rinse water to care for the garments. After the third spin cycle, the garment care is complete.

[0112] Furthermore, the rinsing process includes a water intake stage, a rinsing stage, and a draining stage. After the first spin-drying, the inner drum 20 stops rotating and water is introduced. During the water intake process, the fabric care solution in the second chamber 122 enters and is temporarily stored in the third chamber 123 under its own gravity. After the water intake is complete, the rinsing stage begins, where the clothes undergo their first rinse. After the rinsing is complete, the draining stage begins. After the draining is complete, the second spin-drying occurs. After the second spin-drying is complete, water is introduced into the inner drum 20 again. During this process, the fabric care solution in the fourth chamber 124 enters the guide channel 125 under its own gravity and flows into the space between the inner drum 20 and the outer drum 30. After the water intake is complete, the rinsing stage begins again, where the clothes undergo their second rinse. During this process, the fabric care solution dissolves into the rinsing water, thus caring for the clothes. After the rinsing is complete, the draining stage begins. After the draining is complete, the third spin-drying occurs. This third spin-drying can be the final spin-drying. After the spin-drying is complete, the clothes are removed and hung to dry.

[0113] In other embodiments, if the rinsing process includes more than three dehydration cycles (e.g., four, five, etc.), it can be designed such that a garment care solution is injected into the delivery chamber 12 before the last three dehydration cycles, and the garment care solution is delivered during the last three dehydration cycles to complete the garment care.

[0114] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A balancing device, applied to the inner drum (20) of a garment processing equipment, characterized in that, The balancing device includes: The balancing ring (1) is provided with a balancing chamber (11) and a dispensing chamber (12). The balancing chamber (11) is arranged circumferentially and is used to store balancing liquid. The dispensing chamber (12) is located inside the balancing chamber (11) and is used to dispense clothing care liquid. The dispensing chamber (12) is divided into multiple dispensing chambers, which can be selectively connected. During operation, the laundry care liquid can flow sequentially through the multiple dispensing chambers to the inner cylinder (20) or the space between the inner cylinder (20) and the outer cylinder (30) of the laundry treatment device.

2. The balancing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of the dispensing chambers include a first chamber (121), a second chamber (122), a third chamber (123), and a fourth chamber (124) that are connected in sequence. The first chamber (121) is used to store the laundry care liquid, and the fourth chamber (124) is connected to the inner cylinder (20) or to the space between the inner cylinder (20) and the outer cylinder (30).

3. The balancing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first chamber (121) is provided with a first outlet (1211) that communicates with the second chamber (122); The second chamber (122) is provided with a second outlet (1221) that communicates with the third chamber (123); The third chamber (123) is provided with a third outlet (1231) that communicates with the fourth chamber (124); The fourth chamber (124) is provided with a fourth outlet (1241) that connects to the inner cylinder (20) or the outer cylinder (30).

4. The balancing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second chamber (122) is provided with a first guide surface (1222) inclined toward the third chamber (123) at the second outlet (1221); the liquid level at the second outlet (1221) is the maximum liquid level of the third chamber (123); And / or, the delivery chamber (12) is provided with a flow guide channel (125) downstream of the fourth chamber (124), one end of the flow guide channel (125) is connected to the fourth outlet (1241), and the other end of the flow guide channel (125) is provided with a fifth outlet (1251) connected to the inner cylinder (20) or the outer cylinder (30); the fourth chamber (124) is provided with a second flow guide surface (1242) inclined toward the flow guide channel (125) at the fourth outlet (1241); And / or, the depth of the first chamber (121) is greater than the depth of the second chamber (122), and the liquid level height at the first outlet (1211) is the maximum liquid level height of the second chamber (122); And / or, the depth of the third chamber (123) is greater than the depth of the fourth chamber (124), and the liquid level height at the third outlet (1231) is the maximum liquid level height of the fourth chamber (124).

5. The balancing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second chamber (122) is located outside the first chamber (121), the third chamber (123) and the first chamber (121) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the balance ring (1), the fourth chamber (124) is located outside the third chamber (123), and the second chamber (122) and the fourth chamber (124) are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the balance ring (1).

6. The balancing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first chamber (121) has a third guide surface (1212) inclined toward the second chamber (122) on its side wall near the second chamber (122); And / or, the side wall of the third chamber (123) near the fourth chamber (124) has a fourth guide surface (1232) inclined toward the fourth chamber (124).

7. The balancing device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The balancing chamber (11) has a maximum width and a minimum width, and the area where the delivery chamber (12) is located is inside the area where the minimum width of the balancing chamber (11) is located; The maximum width of the balance chamber (11) is D1, the minimum width of the balance chamber (11) is D2, and the maximum width of the balance liquid ring formed in the balance chamber (11) is D3, wherein D1 > D2 > D3; And / or, The balancing ring (1) includes a first shell (13) and a second shell (14) that are interlocked with each other. The first shell (13) and the second shell (14) form an independent balancing chamber (11) and a delivery chamber (12).

8. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (10), an inner cylinder (20), an outer cylinder (30), and a balancing device as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the outer cylinder (30) is disposed inside the housing (10), the inner cylinder (20) is rotatably disposed inside the outer cylinder (30), and the balancing device is disposed at one end of the inner cylinder (20) having a dispensing port.

9. A method for controlling garment processing equipment, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment described in claim 8 is further described, wherein the garment processing equipment control method comprises the following steps: Obtain a garment processing procedure, the garment processing procedure including a rinsing procedure; When the obtained garment processing program is the rinsing program, the inner drum (20) is controlled to operate according to the rinsing program. Under the action of eccentric force and its own gravity, the garment care liquid is sequentially introduced into the inner drum (20) or the space between the inner drum (20) and the outer drum (30) through multiple liquid distribution chambers.

10. The control method for clothing processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plurality of the dispensing chambers include a first chamber (121), a second chamber (122), a third chamber (123), and a fourth chamber (124) that are connected in sequence; The rinsing process includes at least three dehydration cycles. During the first dehydration cycle, the laundry detergent in the first chamber (121) can enter the second chamber (122) under the action of eccentric force. After the first dehydration is completed, the laundry detergent in the second chamber (122) can enter and be temporarily stored in the third chamber (123) under its own gravity; During the second dehydration process, the laundry detergent in the third chamber (123) can enter the fourth chamber (124) under the action of eccentric force; after the second dehydration is completed, the laundry detergent in the fourth chamber (124) can enter the inner cylinder (20) or the space between the inner cylinder (20) and the outer cylinder (30) under its own gravity.

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