A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application provides a laundry treating apparatus, comprising at least two sets of tub assemblies capable of treating laundry independently and a power mechanism for providing power to the at least two sets of tub assemblies, at least one of the sets of tub assemblies is provided with a transmission wheel in transmission connection with the power mechanism. The laundry treating apparatus further comprises a shifting mechanism capable of moving the transmission wheel along an axial direction to put the transmission wheel in transmission connection with at least one of an input shaft and an input shaft sleeve of the set of tub assemblies for transmitting power to the set of tub assemblies or to disconnect the transmission wheel from the input shaft and the input shaft sleeve to stop the transmission of power. In the present application, the power mechanism can drive the at least two sets of tub assemblies to rotate, ensuring that the two sets of tub assemblies can perform washing or dehydration procedures, effectively overcoming the defect that the two sets of tub assemblies in the prior art cannot simultaneously perform washing or dehydration operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, specifically, it relates to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In this invention, "clothing processing equipment" refers to a general term for a class of household appliances that can perform washing, dehydration, drying and other processes, such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos.

[0003] Taking washing machines as an example, as people's living standards continue to improve, when washing clothes, people need to wash different types of clothes separately so that a large number of clothes can be washed at the same time.

[0004] Chinese patent application number 95109101.8 discloses a washing machine with a washing / spinning switching braking mechanism. This twin-tub washing machine uses a single motor for both washing and spin-drying operations. The washing / spinning function of the two tubs is switched via a washing / spinning switching knob on the machine, overcoming the limitation of traditional twin-tub washing machines that require two separate motors for control. However, this type of washing machine can only perform one washing or one spin-drying function at a time. Because the motor rotates in both directions during washing and only rotates continuously in one direction during high-speed spin-drying, the two functions of the two tubs cannot be performed simultaneously.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention is hereby proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and to provide a clothing processing device. Under the drive of the power mechanism, the present invention can drive at least two sets of tub assemblies to rotate, ensuring that the two sets of tub assemblies can perform washing or dehydration programs, effectively overcoming the defect in the prior art that the two sets of tub assemblies cannot perform washing or dehydration operations at the same time.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A garment processing device, comprising,

[0009] At least two sets of tub components, each capable of handling clothes independently;

[0010] A power mechanism for providing power to at least two sets of barrel assemblies;

[0011] At least one set of barrel assembly is equipped with a drive wheel, which is connected to the power mechanism for transmission.

[0012] Garment processing equipment also includes,

[0013] The actuating mechanism can drive the transmission wheel to move axially, so that the transmission wheel is connected to at least one of the input shaft and input shaft sleeve of the barrel assembly for transmitting power to the barrel assembly, or disconnect the transmission relationship between the transmission wheel and the input shaft and input shaft sleeve to stop transmitting power.

[0014] Preferably, the transmission wheel is mounted on the input shaft or input shaft sleeve via a support member;

[0015] The input shaft and the input shaft sleeve are respectively provided with an input shaft connecting part and an input shaft sleeve connecting part;

[0016] Driven by the actuating mechanism, the transmission wheel is either connected to at least one of the input shaft connection part and the input shaft sleeve connection part, or it is not connected to either the input shaft connection part or the input shaft sleeve connection part.

[0017] Preferably, the support includes a bearing;

[0018] Preferably, the transmission wheel is mounted on a bearing and is rotatable relative to the input shaft or input shaft sleeve. The bearing is sleeved on the input shaft or input shaft sleeve and is slidably arranged along the axial direction of the input shaft or input shaft sleeve.

[0019] Preferably, the transmission wheel has three positions in the axial direction, including:

[0020] In the first position, the transmission wheel is connected to the input shaft via a transmission connection.

[0021] In the second position, the transmission relationship between the transmission wheel and the input shaft connection, as well as the input shaft sleeve connection, is disconnected.

[0022] In the third position, the transmission wheel is simultaneously connected to the input shaft connection part and the input shaft sleeve connection part;

[0023] Preferably, the transmission wheel switches between a first position, a second position, and a third position under the drive of the actuating mechanism;

[0024] Preferably, the transmission wheel switches sequentially between the first position, the second position, and the third position.

[0025] Preferably, the transmission wheel includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member arranged sequentially along the axial direction;

[0026] When the transmission wheel moves to the first position, the first connecting piece is connected to the input shaft connection part in a transmission manner;

[0027] When the transmission wheel moves to the second position, the transmission relationship between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece and the input shaft connecting part and the input shaft sleeve connecting part is broken.

[0028] When the drive wheel moves to the third position, the first connecting piece is connected to the input shaft sleeve connecting part, and the second connecting piece is connected to the input shaft connecting part.

[0029] Preferably, the first connector and the second connector together form a sleeve structure, the end of the sleeve structure has a meshing part that meshes with the input shaft connection part or with the input shaft connection part and the input shaft sleeve connection part, and the outer periphery of the sleeve structure is connected to the power mechanism for transmission.

[0030] Preferably, the engaging portion includes,

[0031] The first convex ring extends inward from one end of the first connector along the inner circumference of the sleeve structure;

[0032] The first upper concave-convex part is provided on the upper surface of the first convex ring and can be engaged with the lower end of the input shaft sleeve connection part.

[0033] The concave-convex portion is provided on the lower surface of the first convex ring and can engage with the upper end of the input shaft connection portion.

[0034] Preferably, the first convex ring is integrally formed with the first upper concave-convex portion and the first lower concave-convex portion.

[0035] Preferably, the engaging portion includes,

[0036] The second convex ring extends inward from the other end of the first connector along the inner circumference of the sleeve structure;

[0037] The second upper concave-convex part is provided on the upper surface of the second convex ring and can be engaged with the lower end of the input shaft connection part.

[0038] Preferably, the actuating mechanism includes a power conversion component and a transmission control component;

[0039] The power conversion component is installed on the outer tub of the tub assembly and connected to the traction motor of the garment processing equipment. It is used to convert the rotational motion of the traction motor into the linear motion of the transmission control component.

[0040] The transmission control component is connected to the power conversion component at one end and to the transmission wheel at the other end, and is used to drive the transmission wheel to move axially.

[0041] Preferably, the actuating mechanism includes,

[0042] The reset spring is located outside the drive wheel and is used to provide a force to reset the drive wheel axially along the input shaft or input shaft sleeve.

[0043] Preferably, the number of actuating mechanisms is the same as the number of bucket assemblies, and the actuating mechanisms correspond one-to-one with the drive wheels of the bucket assemblies, driving the drive wheels to move axially.

[0044] Preferably, the garment handling equipment includes a base, and a power mechanism is mounted on the base or on the outer drum of the drum assembly.

[0045] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art.

[0046] In this invention, driven by a power mechanism, at least two sets of tub assemblies can be driven to rotate, ensuring that the two sets of tub assemblies can perform washing or dehydration programs, effectively overcoming the defect in the prior art that the two sets of tub assemblies cannot perform washing or dehydration operations at the same time.

[0047] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0048] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0049] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of region A in the middle;

[0051] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of region B in the middle;

[0052] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of region C in the middle;

[0054] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of region D in the middle;

[0055] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged diagram of region E in the middle;

[0057] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of region F in the middle;

[0058] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged schematic diagram of region G in the middle;

[0060] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Enlarged schematic diagram of region H in the middle;

[0061] Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 14 yes Figure 10 Enlarged schematic diagram of region I in the middle;

[0063] Figure 15 yes Figure 10 Enlarged schematic diagram of region J in the middle;

[0064] Figure 16 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sixth embodiment of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 Enlarged view of region K in the middle;

[0066] Figure 18 yes Figure 16 A magnified schematic diagram of the L region.

[0067] In the diagram: 1. Bucket assembly; 11. First bucket assembly; 111. First inner bucket; 112. First impeller; 113. First balance ring; 114. First outer bucket; 115. First outer bucket lid; 12. Second bucket assembly; 121. Second inner bucket; 122. Second impeller; 123. Second balance ring; 124. Second outer bucket; 125. Second outer bucket lid; 2. Drive wheel; 21. First drive wheel; 211. First connecting assembly; 212. Third connecting assembly; 213. First upper concave-convex assembly; 214. First lower concave-convex assembly; 215. Third upper concave-convex assembly; 22. Second drive wheel; 221. Second connecting assembly; 222. Fourth connecting assembly; 223. Second upper concave-convex assembly; 224. Second lower concave-convex assembly; 225. Fourth upper concave-convex assembly; 3. Actuating mechanism; 31. First actuator. 311. First cam; 312. First lever; 313. First shift fork; 32. Second actuation mechanism; 321. Second cam; 322. Second lever; 323. Second shift fork; 41. First input shaft connecting part; 42. First input shaft sleeve connecting part; 43. Second input shaft connecting part; 44. Second input shaft sleeve connecting part; 5. Power mechanism; 51. Drive motor; 52. Drive wheel; 53. First drive belt; 54. Second drive belt; 6. Drainage mechanism; 61. First drain valve; 62. First drain pipe; 63. Second drain valve; 64. Second drain pipe; 7. Input shaft; 71. First input shaft; 72. Second input shaft; 8. Input shaft sleeve; 81. First input shaft sleeve; 82. Second input shaft sleeve; 9. Reset spring; 91. First reset spring; 92. Second reset spring.

[0068] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0069] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0070] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0071] 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0072] The present invention provides a garment processing device, including at least two sets of tub assemblies 1, at least one set of tub assemblies 1 being equipped with a drive wheel 2, and a power mechanism 5 for providing power to the at least two sets of tub assemblies 1.

[0073] Specifically, at least two tub assemblies 1 can each handle clothes independently. The power mechanism 5 is connected to the drive wheel 2 installed on at least one tub assembly 1, and transmits power to the drive wheel 2 to further drive the tub assembly 1 to execute the washing program.

[0074] The garment processing equipment also includes an actuating mechanism 3, which can drive the transmission wheel 2 to move axially, thereby connecting the transmission wheel 2 with at least one of the input shaft 7 and input shaft sleeve 8 of the tub assembly 1 for transmitting power to the tub assembly 1, or disconnecting the transmission relationship between the transmission wheel 2 and the input shaft 7 and input shaft sleeve 8 to stop transmitting power. It is understood that the transmission wheel 2 can be coaxially mounted with the input shaft 7 and input shaft sleeve 8, that is, the transmission wheel 2 can be located outside the input shaft 7 and input shaft sleeve 8, and connected to them in a transmission manner.

[0075] In this invention, driven by a power mechanism, at least two sets of tub assemblies can be driven to rotate, ensuring that the two sets of tub assemblies can perform washing or dehydration programs. This effectively overcomes the defect in the prior art that the two sets of tub assemblies cannot perform washing or dehydration operations at the same time, greatly shortens the total time for completing the washing and dehydration of multiple sets of clothes, improves the overall working efficiency of the clothing processing equipment, and enhances the user experience.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the clothing processing device includes a base and a housing mounted on the base. The housing is provided with two sets of tub assemblies 1, including a first tub assembly 11 and a second tub assembly 12. In the first embodiment, the first tub assembly 11 performs a washing program, and the washing tub assembly runs idle.

[0077] Specifically, the first bucket assembly 11 includes a first outer bucket 114, a first inner bucket 111 rotatably disposed within the first outer bucket 114, a first impeller 112 at the bottom of the first inner bucket 111, a first balance ring 113 mounted on the top opening of the first inner bucket 111, and a first outer bucket cover 115 mounted on the top of the first outer bucket 114, covering the gap between the first outer bucket 114 and the first inner bucket 111. The power mechanism 5 is mounted on the base or on the first outer bucket 114 of the first bucket assembly 11.

[0078] The transmission wheel 2 includes a first transmission wheel 21, the bearing includes a first bearing, the input shaft 7 includes a first input shaft 71, and the input shaft sleeve 8 includes a first input shaft sleeve 81. Specifically, the first transmission wheel 21 is mounted on the first input shaft 71 or the first input shaft sleeve 81 via the first bearing. It can be understood that the first transmission wheel 21 can slide axially on the first bearing, thereby enabling axial movement of the first transmission wheel 21 relative to the first input shaft 71 or relative to the first input shaft sleeve 81.

[0079] Alternatively, the first transmission wheel 21 can be slidably mounted on the first bearing along the axial direction of the first input shaft 71 or the first input shaft sleeve 81. Specifically, the first transmission wheel 21 is mounted on the first bearing and is rotatable relative to the first input shaft 71 or the first input shaft sleeve 81. The first bearing is sleeved on the first input shaft 71 or the first input shaft sleeve 81 and is slidably mounted along the axial direction of the first input shaft 71 or the first input shaft sleeve 81.

[0080] The first input shaft 71 is provided with a first input shaft connecting part 41, and the first input shaft sleeve 81 is provided with a first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42. When the first drive wheel 21 is connected to the first input shaft connecting part 41, the power mechanism 5 drives the first tub assembly 11 connected to the first drive wheel 21 to perform a washing program. When the first drive wheel 21 is connected to both the first input shaft connecting part 41 and the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42, the power mechanism 5 drives the first tub assembly 11 connected to the first drive wheel 21 to perform a spin-drying program. When the first drive wheel 21 is not connected to either the first input shaft connecting part 42 or the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42, the first drive wheel 21 rotates idling under the drive of the power mechanism 5. It should be noted that the first input shaft connecting part 41 and the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42 are integrally formed with the first input shaft 71 and the first input shaft sleeve 81, and are installed at preset positions on the first input shaft 71 and the first input shaft sleeve 81.

[0081] As an alternative to the first input shaft connecting part 41, the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42 being integrally formed with the first input shaft 71 and the first input shaft sleeve 81, a fixing plate can be installed on the first input shaft 71 and the first input shaft sleeve 81 respectively.

[0082] The number of actuating mechanisms 3 is the same as the number of barrel assemblies 3. The actuating mechanism 3 includes a first actuating mechanism 31. The first transmission wheel 21 is driven by the first actuating mechanism 31 and is connected to at least one of the first input shaft connecting part 41 and the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42, or is not connected to either the first input shaft connecting part 41 or the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42.

[0083] Furthermore, the first transmission wheel 21 has three positions in the axial direction, including a first position, a second position, and a third position. Specifically, in the first position, the first transmission wheel 21 is connected to the first input shaft connecting part 41; in the second position, the transmission relationship between the first transmission wheel 21 and both the first input shaft connecting part 41 and the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42 is disconnected; and in the third position, the first transmission wheel 21 is connected to both the first input shaft connecting part 41 and the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42.

[0084] Furthermore, driven by the first actuation mechanism 31, the first transmission wheel 21 switches between the first position, the second position, and the third position to realize different washing functions of the garment handling equipment in different positions. Even further, the first transmission wheel 21 switches sequentially between the first position, the second position, and the third position.

[0085] The first transmission wheel 21 includes a first connecting member arranged sequentially along the axial direction. The first connecting member includes a first connecting assembly 211 and a third connecting assembly 212. When the first transmission wheel 21 moves to a first position, the first connecting assembly 211 is connected to the first input shaft connecting part 41. When the first transmission wheel 21 moves to a second position, both the first connecting assembly 211 and the third connecting assembly 212 are disconnected from the first input shaft connecting part 41 and the first input shaft sleeve 81. When the first transmission wheel 21 moves to a third position, the first connecting assembly 211 is connected to the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42, and the third connecting assembly 212 is connected to the first input shaft connecting part 41. It is understood that the first connecting assembly 211 and the third connecting assembly 212 are detachably connected. More preferably, the first connecting assembly 211 and the third connecting assembly 212 are connected by an interference fit to prevent loosening or detachment during the connection process, ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0086] The first connecting component 211 and the third connecting component 212 together form a sleeve structure. The end of the sleeve structure has a meshing part that engages with the first input shaft connecting part 41 or engages with the first input shaft connecting part 41 and the first input shaft sleeve connecting part 42 respectively. The outer periphery of the sleeve structure is connected to the power mechanism 5 for transmission.

[0087] Furthermore, the engaging portion includes a first convex ring, a first upper concave-convex portion, and a lower concave-convex portion. Specifically, the first convex ring includes a first convex ring assembly, the first upper concave-convex portion includes a first upper concave-convex assembly 213, and the lower concave-convex portion includes a first lower concave-convex assembly 214. Specifically, the first convex ring assembly extends inward from one end of the first connecting assembly 211 along the inner circumference of the sleeve structure, the first upper concave-convex assembly 213 is disposed on the upper surface of the first convex ring assembly and engages with the lower end of the first input shaft sleeve connecting portion 41, and the first lower concave-convex assembly 214 is disposed on the lower surface of the first convex ring assembly and engages with the upper end of the first input shaft connecting portion 41. Preferably, the first convex ring assembly is integrally formed with the first upper concave-convex assembly 213 and the first lower concave-convex assembly 214.

[0088] The engaging portion includes a second convex ring and a second upper concave-convex portion. Specifically, the second convex ring includes a third convex ring assembly, and the second upper concave-convex portion includes a third upper concave-convex assembly 215. The third convex ring assembly extends inward from the other end of the first connecting assembly 211 along the inner circumference of the sleeve structure. The third upper concave-convex assembly 215 is disposed on the upper surface of the third convex ring assembly and engages with the lower end of the first input shaft connecting portion 41.

[0089] It should be noted that the first upper concave-convex component 213, the first lower concave-convex component 214, and the third upper concave-convex component 215 extend axially from the surface of their respective corresponding convex ring components by a predetermined length. The purpose of adopting the axial design is to enhance the overall rigidity of the first upper concave-convex component 213, the first lower concave-convex component 214, and the third upper concave-convex component 215 when assembled with the first input shaft connection part 41 and the first output shaft sleeve connection part 42, and at the same time, to improve the efficiency of installation and disassembly.

[0090] During installation, firstly, the fixing disc on the first input shaft sleeve 81 is assembled with the input shaft sleeve 81. Then, the first connecting assembly 211 is sleeved onto the first input shaft 71 or the first input shaft sleeve 81 via the first bearing. Next, the fixing disc of the first input shaft 71 is installed on the first input shaft 71. Finally, the third connecting assembly 212 is installed on the first connecting assembly 211. It is understood that the first transmission wheel 21 has a hollow structure, allowing the fixing disc on the first input shaft 71 to be located within this hollow structure.

[0091] The first actuating mechanism 31 includes a first power conversion component and a first transmission control component. The first power conversion component is mounted on the first outer tub 114 of the first tub assembly 11 and connected to the traction motor of the garment processing equipment. It is used to convert the rotational motion of the traction motor into the linear motion of the transmission control component. One end of the first transmission control component is connected to the first power conversion component, and the other end is connected to the first transmission wheel 21. It is used to transmit the control position of the first power conversion component to the first transmission wheel 21, driving the first transmission wheel 21 to move axially. It should be noted that the first actuating mechanism 31 can also be an electromagnetic mechanism, a gear and rack mechanism, or a traction rope. Taking a gear and rack mechanism as an example, the traction motor drives the gear to rotate, and the gear drives the rack to move up and down. Through the connecting block installed on the outer periphery of the first transmission wheel 21 and meshing with the gear, the axial movement of the first transmission wheel 21 is realized.

[0092] Specifically, the first power conversion component can be a first cam 311, and its control position is a preset position. That is to say, different first protrusions are provided on the circumference of the first cam 311 corresponding to the first position, the second position and the third position. The different first protrusions are formed by the different thicknesses of the first cam 311.

[0093] The first transmission control assembly includes a first lever 312 and a first fork 313 connected to each other. One end of the first lever 312 is connected to a traction motor, and one end of the first fork 313 is connected to a first transmission wheel 21. Preferably, the first lever 312 and the first fork 313 are connected by a hinge.

[0094] The first actuation mechanism 31 includes a reset spring 9, which includes a first reset spring 91. The first reset spring 91 is located outside the first transmission wheel 21 and is used to provide a force to reset the first transmission wheel 21 along the first input shaft 71 or the first input shaft sleeve 81.

[0095] The first clutch is installed at the lower part of the first outer barrel 114 of the first barrel assembly 11. One end of the first clutch is connected to the first inner barrel 111 and the first impeller 112 through the first inner barrel shaft and the first impeller shaft. The other end of the first clutch is connected to the power mechanism 5 through the first input shaft 71, the first input shaft sleeve 81, the first bearing and the first transmission wheel 21. The first reset spring 91 is sleeved on the other end of the first clutch and abuts against the first transmission wheel 21.

[0096] In addition, the clothing processing equipment also includes a drainage mechanism 6, which includes a first drain pipe 62 connected to the first outer tub 114 and a first drain valve 61 installed on the first drain pipe 62. By controlling the opening of the first drain valve 61, the water in the first outer tub 114 is drained to the outside of the clothing processing equipment.

[0097] The second bucket assembly 12 includes a second outer bucket 124, a second inner bucket 121 rotatably disposed inside the second outer bucket 124, a second impeller 122 at the bottom of the second inner bucket 121, a second balance ring 123 installed at the top opening of the second inner bucket 121, and a second outer bucket cover 125 installed at the top of the second outer bucket 124 to cover the gap between the second outer bucket 124 and the second inner bucket 121.

[0098] The transmission wheel 2 includes a second transmission wheel 22, the bearing includes a second bearing, the input shaft 7 includes a second input shaft 72, and the input shaft sleeve 8 includes a second input shaft sleeve 82. Specifically, the second transmission wheel 22 is mounted on the second input shaft 72 or the second input shaft sleeve 82 via the second bearing. It can be understood that the second transmission wheel 22 can slide axially on the second bearing, thereby enabling axial movement of the second transmission wheel 22 relative to the second input shaft 72 or relative to the second input shaft sleeve 82.

[0099] Alternatively, the second drive wheel 22 can be slidably mounted on the second bearing along the axial direction of the second input shaft 72 or the second input shaft sleeve 82. Specifically, the second drive wheel 22 is mounted on the second bearing and is rotatable relative to the second input shaft 72 or the second input shaft sleeve 82. The second bearing is sleeved on the second input shaft 72 or the second input shaft sleeve 82 and is slidably mounted along the axial direction of the second input shaft 72 or the second input shaft sleeve 82.

[0100] The second input shaft 72 is provided with a second input shaft connecting part 43, and the second input shaft sleeve 82 is provided with a second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44. When the second drive wheel 22 is connected to the second input shaft connecting part 42, the power mechanism 5 drives the second tub assembly 12 connected to the second drive wheel 22 to perform a washing program. When the second drive wheel 22 is connected to both the second input shaft connecting part 43 and the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44, the power mechanism 5 drives the second tub assembly 12 connected to the second drive wheel 22 to perform a spin-drying program. When the second drive wheel 22 is not connected to either the second input shaft connecting part 43 or the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44, the second drive wheel 22 rotates idling under the drive of the power mechanism 5. It should be noted that the second input shaft connecting part 43 and the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44 are integrally formed with the second input shaft 72 and the second input shaft sleeve 82, and are installed at preset positions on the second input shaft 72 and the second input shaft sleeve 82.

[0101] As an alternative to the second input shaft connecting part 43, the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44 being integrally formed with the second input shaft 72 and the second input shaft sleeve 82, a fixing plate can be installed on the second input shaft 72 and the second input shaft sleeve 82 respectively.

[0102] The number of actuating mechanisms 3 is the same as the number of barrel assemblies 3. The actuating mechanism 3 includes a second actuating mechanism 32. The second transmission wheel 22 is driven by the second actuating mechanism 32 and is connected to at least one of the second input shaft connecting part 43 and the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44, or is not connected to either the first input shaft connecting part 41 or the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44.

[0103] Furthermore, the second transmission wheel 22 has three positions for axial movement, including a first position, a second position, and a third position. Specifically, in the first position, the second transmission wheel 22 is connected to the second input shaft connecting part 43; in the second position, the transmission relationship between the second transmission wheel 22 and both the second input shaft connecting part 43 and the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44 is disconnected; and in the third position, the first transmission wheel 21 is simultaneously connected to both the second input shaft connecting part 43 and the second input shaft connecting part 44.

[0104] Furthermore, driven by the second actuation mechanism 32, the second drive wheel 22 switches between the first position, the second position, and the third position to realize different washing functions of the garment handling equipment in different positions. Even further, the second drive wheel 22 switches sequentially between the first position, the second position, and the third position.

[0105] The second transmission wheel 22 includes second connecting members arranged sequentially along the axial direction. Each second connecting member includes a second connecting assembly 221 and a fourth connecting assembly 222. When the second transmission wheel 22 moves to a first position, the second connecting assembly 221 is connected to the second input shaft connecting part 43. When the second transmission wheel 22 moves to a second position, both the second connecting assembly 221 and the fourth connecting assembly 222 are disconnected from the second input shaft connecting part 43 and the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44. When the second transmission wheel 22 moves to a third position, the second connecting assembly 221 is connected to the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44, and the fourth connecting assembly 222 is connected to the second input shaft connecting part 43. It is understood that the second connecting assembly 221 and the fourth connecting assembly 222 are detachably connected. More preferably, the second connecting assembly 221 and the fourth connecting assembly 222 are connected by an interference fit to prevent loosening or detachment during the connection process, ensuring the stability and reliability of their connection.

[0106] The second connecting component 221 and the fourth connecting component 222 together form a sleeve structure. The end of the sleeve structure has a meshing part that engages with the second input shaft connecting part 43 or with the second input shaft connecting part 43 and the second input shaft sleeve connecting part 44 respectively. The outer periphery of the sleeve structure is connected to the power mechanism 5 for transmission.

[0107] Furthermore, the first convex ring includes a second convex ring assembly, the first upper concave-convex portion includes a second upper concave-convex assembly 223, and the lower concave-convex portion includes a second lower concave-convex assembly 224. Specifically, the second convex ring assembly extends inward from one end of the second connecting assembly 221 along the inner circumference of the sleeve structure. The second upper concave-convex assembly 223 is disposed on the upper surface of the second convex ring assembly and engages with the lower end of the second input shaft sleeve connecting portion 44. The second lower concave-convex assembly 224 is disposed on the lower surface of the second convex ring assembly and engages with the upper end of the second input shaft connecting portion 43. Preferably, the second convex ring assembly is integrally formed with the second upper concave-convex assembly 223 and the second lower concave-convex assembly 224.

[0108] The engaging portion includes a second convex ring and a second upper concave-convex portion. Specifically, the second convex ring includes a fourth convex ring assembly, and the second upper concave-convex portion includes a fourth upper concave-convex assembly 225. The fourth convex ring assembly extends inward from the other end of the second connecting assembly 221 along the inner circumference of the sleeve structure. The fourth upper concave-convex assembly 225 is disposed on the upper surface of the fourth convex ring assembly and engages with the lower end of the third input shaft connecting portion 43.

[0109] It should be noted that the second upper concave-convex component 223, the second lower concave-convex component 224, and the fourth upper concave-convex component 225 extend axially from the surface of their respective corresponding convex ring components by a predetermined length. The purpose of adopting the axial design is to enhance the overall rigidity of the second upper concave-convex component 223, the second lower concave-convex component 224, and the fourth upper concave-convex component 225 when assembled with the second input shaft connection part 43 and the second output shaft sleeve connection part 44, and at the same time, to improve the efficiency of installation and disassembly.

[0110] During installation, firstly, the fixing disc on the second input shaft sleeve 82 is assembled with the input shaft sleeve 82. Then, the second connecting assembly 221 is sleeved onto the second input shaft 72 or the first input shaft sleeve 82 via the second bearing. Next, the fixing disc of the second input shaft 72 is installed on the second input shaft 72. Finally, the fourth connecting assembly 222 is installed on the second connecting assembly 221. It is understood that the second transmission wheel 22 has a hollow structure, allowing the fixing disc on the second input shaft 72 to be located within this hollow structure.

[0111] The second actuating mechanism 32 includes a second power conversion component and a second transmission control component. The second power conversion component is mounted on the second outer tub 124 of the second tub assembly 12 and connected to another traction motor of the garment processing equipment. It is used to convert the rotational motion of the traction motor into the linear motion of the transmission control component. One end of the second transmission control component is connected to the second power conversion component, and the other end is connected to the second transmission wheel 22. It is used to transmit the control position of the second power conversion component to the second transmission wheel 22, driving the second transmission wheel 22 to move axially. It can be understood that the second power conversion component can be a second cam 312, and its control positions are all preset positions. That is to say, different second protrusions are provided on the circumference of the second cam 312 corresponding to the first position, the second position, and the third position. The different second protrusions are formed by the different thicknesses of the second cam 312.

[0112] Specifically, the second transmission control assembly includes a second lever 322 and a second fork 323 connected to each other. One end of the second lever 322 is connected to another traction motor, and one end of the second fork 323 is connected to the second transmission wheel 22. Preferably, the second lever 322 and the second fork 323 are connected by a hinge.

[0113] The second actuating mechanism 32 can also be an electromagnetic mechanism, a gear and rack mechanism, or a traction rope. Taking a gear and rack mechanism as an example, the traction motor drives the gear to rotate, and the gear drives the rack to move up and down. The upper and lower axial movement of the second transmission wheel 22 is realized by the connecting block installed on the outer periphery of the second transmission wheel 22 and meshing with the gear.

[0114] The reset spring 9 includes a second reset spring 92, which is located outside the second transmission wheel 22 and is used to provide a force for axial reset of the second transmission wheel 22 along the second input shaft 72 or the second input shaft sleeve 82.

[0115] The second clutch is installed at the lower part of the second outer barrel 124 of the second barrel assembly 12. One end of the second clutch is connected to the second inner barrel 121 and the second impeller 122 through the second inner barrel shaft and the second impeller shaft. The other end of the second clutch is connected to the power mechanism 5 through the second input shaft 72, the second input shaft sleeve 82, the second bearing and the second transmission wheel 22. The second reset spring 92 is sleeved on the other end of the second clutch and abuts against the second transmission wheel 22.

[0116] The drainage mechanism also includes a second drain pipe 64 connected to the second outer tub 124 and a second drain valve 63 installed on the second drain pipe 64. By controlling the second drain valve 63 to open, the water in the second outer tub 124 is drained to the outside of the clothing processing equipment.

[0117] The power mechanism 5 includes a drive motor 51 mounted on the base of the garment processing equipment, a drive wheel 52 connected to the output end of the drive motor 51, and a first drive belt 53 and a second drive belt 54 connected to the drive wheel 52. The first drive belt 53 is connected to the outer periphery of the sleeve structure formed by the first connecting component 211 and the third connecting component 212, and the second drive belt 54 is connected to the outer periphery of the sleeve structure formed by the second connecting component 221 and the fourth connecting component 222.

[0118] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, as a second embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiment is that the first tub assembly 11 performs a washing program and the second tub assembly 12 performs a dehydration program.

[0119] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, as a third embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiments is that the first tub assembly 11 is idling while the second tub assembly 12 performs the washing program.

[0120] like Figures 10 to 12 As shown, as a fourth embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiments is that the first tub assembly 11 performs a dehydration program and the second tub assembly 12 performs a washing program.

[0121] like Figures 13 to 15 As shown, as a fifth embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiments is that both the first tub assembly 11 and the second tub assembly 12 perform a washing program.

[0122] like Figures 16 to 18 As shown, as the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the difference from the above embodiments is that both the first barrel assembly 11 and the second barrel assembly 12 perform a dehydration process.

[0123] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. The implementation schemes in the above embodiments can also be further combined or replaced. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, comprising, At least two sets of bucket components (1) are capable of handling clothes independently; A power mechanism (5) is used to provide power to at least two sets of barrel assemblies (1); At least one set of barrel assembly (1) is equipped with a drive wheel (2) and is connected to the power mechanism (5) for transmission. Its features are, Garment processing equipment also includes, The actuating mechanism (3) can drive the transmission wheel (2) to move axially, so that the transmission wheel (2) is connected to at least one of the input shaft (7) and input shaft sleeve (8) of the barrel assembly (1) for transmitting power to the barrel assembly (1), or disconnect the transmission relationship between the transmission wheel (2) and the input shaft (7) and input shaft sleeve (8) to stop transmitting power.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission wheel (2) is mounted on the input shaft (7) or the input shaft sleeve (8) via a support member; The input shaft (7) and the input shaft sleeve (8) are respectively provided with an input shaft connecting part and an input shaft sleeve connecting part; Driven by the actuating mechanism (3), the transmission wheel (2) is connected to at least one of the input shaft connection part and the input shaft sleeve connection part, or it is not connected to either the input shaft connection part or the input shaft sleeve connection part. Preferably, the support component includes a bearing; Preferably, the transmission wheel (2) is mounted on a bearing and is rotatable relative to the input shaft (7) or the input shaft sleeve (8). The bearing is sleeved on the input shaft (7) or the input shaft sleeve (8) and is slidably arranged along the axial direction of the input shaft (7) or the input shaft sleeve (8).

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission wheel (2) has three positions for axial movement, including, In the first position, the transmission wheel (2) is connected to the input shaft connection part; In the second position, the transmission relationship between the transmission wheel (2) and the input shaft connection and the input shaft sleeve connection is disconnected; In the third position, the transmission wheel (2) is simultaneously connected to the input shaft connection part and the input shaft sleeve connection part; Preferably, the transmission wheel (2) switches between a first position, a second position, and a third position under the drive of the actuating mechanism (3); Preferably, the transmission wheel (2) switches sequentially between the first position, the second position, and the third position.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission wheel (2) includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member arranged sequentially along the axial direction; The transmission wheel (2) moves to the first position, and the first connecting member is connected to the input shaft connecting part in a transmission manner; When the transmission wheel (2) moves to the second position, the transmission relationship between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece and the input shaft connecting part and the input shaft sleeve connecting part is broken; The transmission wheel (2) moves to the third position, the first connecting piece is connected to the input shaft sleeve connecting part, and the second connecting piece is connected to the input shaft connecting part.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connector and the second connector together form a sleeve structure. The end of the sleeve structure has a meshing part that meshes with the input shaft connection part or with the input shaft connection part and the input shaft sleeve connection part. The outer periphery of the sleeve structure is connected to the power mechanism (5) for transmission.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The meshing part includes, The first convex ring extends inward from one end of the first connector along the inner circumference of the sleeve structure; The first upper concave-convex part is provided on the upper surface of the first convex ring and can be engaged with the lower end of the input shaft sleeve connection part. The concave-convex portion is provided on the lower surface of the first convex ring and can engage with the upper end of the input shaft connection portion. Preferably, the first convex ring is integrally formed with the first upper concave-convex portion and the first lower concave-convex portion.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The meshing part includes, The second convex ring extends inward from the other end of the first connector along the inner circumference of the sleeve structure; The second upper concave-convex part is provided on the upper surface of the second convex ring and can be engaged with the lower end of the input shaft connection part.

8. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The actuation mechanism (3) includes a power conversion component and a transmission control component; The power conversion component is installed on the outer tub of the tub assembly (2) and connected to the traction motor of the garment processing equipment. It is used to convert the rotational motion of the traction motor into the linear motion of the transmission control component. The transmission control component is connected to the power conversion component at one end and to the transmission wheel (2) at the other end, and is used to drive the transmission wheel (2) to move axially. Preferably, the actuating mechanism includes, A reset spring (9) is located outside the transmission wheel (2) and is used to provide a force for axial reset of the transmission wheel (2) along the input shaft (7) or the input shaft sleeve (8).

9. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The number of actuating mechanisms (3) is the same as the number of barrel assemblies (2). The actuating mechanisms (3) correspond one-to-one with the transmission wheels (2) of the barrel assembly (1), driving the transmission wheels (2) to move axially.

10. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Includes a base, and a power mechanism (5) is mounted on the base or on the outer barrel of the barrel assembly (2).

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