Drying system and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing, and particularly provides a drying system and clothes processing equipment, aiming to solve the problem of poor stability of the compressor caused by the existing installation mode of the compressor. To this end, the drying system of the present application comprises a base, a heat pump module and a metal bracket, the base is formed with a drying air duct, the evaporator and the condenser of the heat pump module are both installed inside the drying air duct, and the metal bracket is located between the compressor of the heat pump module and the base and is fixedly connected with the compressor and the base. By additionally arranging the metal bracket between the compressor and the base, the contact area with the base is increased, so that the compressor is more stable, the compressor is more stably operated, and the metal bracket has high structural strength, which is more conducive to improving the stability of the compressor. In addition, the metal bracket can also play a certain buffering role, which is conducive to reducing the vibration of the base, thereby reducing the noise during equipment operation and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing technology, specifically providing a drying system and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Existing garment processing equipment mainly includes washer-dryer combos and dryers.

[0003] The garment processing equipment mainly uses a heat pump drying system, which consists of a heat pump module, including a compressor, evaporator, and condenser. The evaporator and condenser are installed inside the drying duct of the base, while the compressor is located outside the drying duct.

[0004] In existing technologies, the compressor is typically directly fixed to the base. However, since only three of the compressor's legs are in contact with the base, the compressor's stability is poor, which is detrimental to its stable operation and thus affects the drying efficiency of the equipment.

[0005] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problem of poor compressor stability caused by the existing compressor installation method.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a drying system for a garment processing device, the drying system comprising a base, a heat pump module and a metal bracket, wherein a drying air duct is formed within the base, the evaporator and condenser of the heat pump module are both installed inside the drying air duct, the compressor of the heat pump module is installed outside the drying air duct, and the metal bracket is located between the compressor and the base and is fixedly connected to the compressor and the base.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above drying system, the base is provided with a groove, the metal support includes a plate-shaped body and a plurality of connecting parts disposed on the plate-shaped body, the compressor is fixedly connected to the plate-shaped body, the plate-shaped body is located in the groove and fits against the inner bottom wall of the groove, the plurality of connecting parts are arranged around the compressor, and a portion of the connecting parts extends to the outside of the groove and is fixedly connected to the base.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above drying system, the connecting part includes a vertical plate and a horizontal plate. The bottom of the vertical plate is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the plate-shaped body, and the top of the vertical plate is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the horizontal plate. The horizontal plate is located outside the groove and is fixedly connected to the base.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above drying system, the vertical plate is fitted to the inner wall of the groove.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above drying system, a first positioning structure is provided on the base, and a second positioning structure is provided on the horizontal plate. The first positioning structure and the second positioning structure cooperate to position the metal support.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the drying system described above, the drying system further includes a lint collection device installed within the drying duct. The lint collection device includes a housing and a filter screen, a scraping component, and a handle mounted on the housing. The housing has an air inlet at a first end along a first direction, and an air outlet between the first end and a second end of the housing. The filter screen is installed at the air outlet. The scraping component is located inside the housing and near the second end of the housing. A first component is provided on the scraping component. The handle is located outside the housing and a second component is provided on the handle. At least one of the first component and the second component has magnetic force, causing the first component and the second component to attract each other. This allows the handle to drive the scraping component to move along the first direction toward the first end of the housing, thereby causing the scraping component to push the lint inside the housing toward the air inlet.

[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned drying system, the lint collection device further includes a button, an elastic reset component, and an elastic drive component mounted on the housing.

[0014] The button is provided with a first locking structure, and the scraping member is provided with a second locking structure. The first locking structure and the second locking structure cooperate to lock the scraping member in the initial position.

[0015] The elastic reset member is installed between the housing and the button. When the button is pressed, the elastic reset member is compressed or stretched. When the button is released from pressure, the elastic reset member resets the button.

[0016] The elastic drive member is installed between the housing and the scraping member. The elastic drive member extends along the first direction. When the scraping member is in the initial position, the elastic drive member is compressed or stretched. When the first locking structure separates from the second locking structure, the elastic drive member can push or pull the scraping member to move along the first direction toward the first end of the housing; and / or

[0017] The outer casing is provided with a first guide structure, and the handle is provided with a second guide structure. The first guide structure and the second guide structure cooperate to ensure that the handle can only move along the first direction; and / or

[0018] Both the first component and the second component are configured as magnets.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned drying system, a guide rod is provided on the outer shell, the guide rod extends along the first direction, and a guide cylinder adapted to the guide rod is provided on the scraping member. The guide cylinder is sleeved on the guide rod, and the guide cylinder cooperates with the guide rod to guide the scraping member as it moves along the first direction. The elastic driving member is sleeved on the guide rod and located between the guide cylinder and the outer shell; and / or

[0020] Both the elastic reset component and the elastic drive component are configured as springs.

[0021] In the preferred embodiment of the above drying system, the number of guide rods is three and they are arranged in a triangular or inverted triangular shape; the number of elastic drive components is three and they are respectively sleeved on the corresponding guide rods; and the number of guide cylinders is three and they are respectively sleeved on the corresponding guide rods.

[0022] In a second aspect, the present invention also provides a garment processing apparatus, including the drying system described above.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention adds a metal bracket between the compressor and the base, which helps to increase the contact area with the base, thereby making the compressor more stable and facilitating its more stable operation. In addition, the metal bracket has high structural strength, which further enhances the stability of the compressor. Furthermore, the metal bracket can also play a certain buffering role, which helps to reduce the vibration of the base, thereby reducing the noise during equipment operation and improving the user experience.

[0024] Furthermore, by fitting the plate-shaped body of the metal bracket to the inner bottom wall of the groove, the present invention can further increase the contact area with the base, thereby further improving the stability of the compressor. In addition, compared with the bottom wall of the groove, the strength of other parts of the base is higher. The metal bracket is not connected to the bottom wall of the groove, but extends to the outside of the groove and is fixedly connected to the base through the connecting part, which can further improve the stability of the compressor.

[0025] Furthermore, by making the vertical plate of the metal bracket fit against the inner wall of the groove, the present invention can further increase the contact area with the base, thereby further improving the stability of the compressor, and can also preferably restrict the horizontal movement of the metal bracket relative to the base.

[0026] Furthermore, the present invention positions the metal bracket by setting a matching first positioning structure and a second positioning structure, which helps to improve assembly efficiency.

[0027] Furthermore, the lint collection device of the present invention, by providing a scraping component inside the housing, can push the lint inside the housing toward the air inlet of the housing when it is necessary to clean the lint inside the housing, which facilitates the cleaning of lint, improves the cleaning efficiency of lint, and enhances the user experience. In addition, the scraping component can also scrape off the lint on the filter screen. Moreover, by providing a first component and a second component on the scraping component and the handle respectively, the scraping component can be moved by the attraction between the first component and the second component, without the need for the handle to directly contact the scraping component, which can effectively avoid air leakage and lint leakage.

[0028] Furthermore, by setting a button, the present invention can lock the scraping component in the initial position to prevent the scraping component from moving automatically. By setting an elastic reset component between the housing and the button, the button can be automatically reset and the first locking structure on the button and the second locking structure on the scraping component can be prevented from automatically separating. By setting an elastic drive component between the scraping component and the housing, the scraping component can be automatically driven to move after the button is pressed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0029] Furthermore, the present invention guides the handle by setting a first guide structure and a second guide structure, which facilitates the operation of the handle to move with the scraping component and prevents the handle from deviating.

[0030] Furthermore, by providing a guide rod on the outer shell and a guide cylinder adapted to the guide rod on the scraping member, the present invention can prevent the scraping member from shifting during movement. In addition, by sleeved the elastic drive member on the guide rod, it is easier to drive the scraping member to move, resulting in better reliability.

[0031] Furthermore, by setting the number of guide rods to three and distributing them in a triangular or inverted triangular shape, the present invention can achieve a better guiding effect. In addition, an elastic driving member is fitted on each guide rod, which enables the scraping member to move more stably toward the first end of the outer shell. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the washer-dryer combo of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2This is an assembly diagram of the outer cylinder and drying system of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drying system of the washer-dryer of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lint collection device of the washer-dryer of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lint collection device of the washer-dryer of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the wire chip collecting device of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the scraping component of the lint collection device of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the handle of the lint collecting device of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the compressor and refrigerant pipes of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the metal support of the drying system of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the base of the drying system of the present invention.

[0044] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0045] 1. Housing; 2. Outer cylinder; 22. Window gasket; 30. Base; 31. Drying air duct; 32. Fan; 33. Evaporator; 34. Condenser; 35. Compressor; 36. Corrugated pipe; 37. Rubber hose; 38. Refrigerant pipe; 39. Metal bracket; 301. Groove; 302. Support surface; 303. Mounting hole; 304. First positioning structure; 311. First air duct; 312. Second air duct; 3111. Air inlet port; 3112. Insertion interface; 3121. Air outlet port; 351. Support leg; 381. Vibration-resistant bend section; 391. Plate-shaped body; 392. Connecting part; 3921. Vertical plate; 3922. Water... Flat plate; 39221, connecting hole; 39222, second positioning structure; 4, lint collection device; 41, outer shell; 411, air inlet; 412, air outlet; 413, guide rod; 414, first guide structure; 415, strip groove; 416, mounting cavity; 417, limiting post; 42, scraping component; 421, guide cylinder; 422, second locking structure; 423, first receiving limiting groove; 43, handle; 431, second guide structure; 44, first component; 45, second component; 46, button; 461, first locking structure; 462, slot; 47, elastic reset component; 48, elastic drive component. Detailed Implementation

[0046] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. For example, although the embodiments described below are introduced in conjunction with a washer-dryer combo, the technical solutions of the present invention are equally applicable to other types of clothing processing equipment, such as dryers.

[0047] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "left" and "right," which indicate direction or positional relationship, are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0048] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connect," and "install" should be interpreted broadly, for example, referring to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] Specifically, the present invention provides a washer-dryer combo, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the washer-dryer of the present invention includes a housing 1 and a clothes handling drum and a drying system installed inside the housing 1. The drying system can deliver hot air into the clothes handling drum to dry the clothes inside the clothes handling drum.

[0050] The garment handling drum includes an outer drum 2 and an inner drum that is rotatably installed in the outer drum 2. The drying system is directly connected to the outer drum 2. The inner drum is used to hold clothes. The inner drum wall is provided with multiple through holes. When the drying mode is executed, the through holes can be used for ventilation. When the washing mode is executed, the through holes can be used for water flow.

[0051] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the drying system of the present invention includes a base 30 and a fan 32 and a heat pump module installed on the base 30. A drying air duct 31 is formed inside the base 30. The air inlet port 3111 of the drying air duct 31 is connected to one end of the outer cylinder 2, the air outlet port 3121 of the drying air duct 31 is connected to the air intake of the fan 32, and the air exhaust port of the fan 32 is connected to the other end of the outer cylinder 2. The evaporator 33 and the condenser 34 of the heat pump module are installed inside the drying air duct 31, with the evaporator 33 located upstream of the condenser 34.

[0052] The base 30 is located above the outer cylinder 2 and is fixedly connected to the housing 1. The heat pump module also includes a compressor 35, a refrigerant pipe 38 for connecting the evaporator 33 and the condenser 34 to the compressor 35, and a throttling element installed on the refrigerant pipe 38. The compressor 35 is located outside the drying air duct 31.

[0053] For example, the drying air duct 31 is located above the outer cylinder 2. An air outlet is provided on the cylinder wall of the outer cylinder 2. The air outlet is close to the rear end of the outer cylinder 2. A window gasket 22 is installed at the cylinder opening of the outer cylinder 2. A return air port is provided on the window gasket 22. The air inlet 3111 of the drying air duct 31 is connected to the air outlet through a corrugated pipe 36. The exhaust port of the fan 32 is connected to the return air port through a rubber pipe 37.

[0054] When the drying mode is executed, the fan 32 is started, and the humid air in the clothes handling drum is discharged through the air outlet and enters the drying air duct 31. After being condensed and dehumidified by the evaporator 33, it is heated by the condenser 34 and then flows back to the clothes handling drum from the return air outlet, completing one cycle.

[0055] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to placing the drying air duct 31 above the clothes processing drum. For example, the drying air duct 31 can also be placed below or behind the outer drum 2. Such adjustments and changes to the specific installation position of the drying air duct 31 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention. Of course, the present invention preferably places the drying air duct 31 above the clothes processing drum, which is beneficial to make full use of the space above the clothes processing drum and optimize the layout.

[0056] Furthermore, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can also interchange the positions of the air outlet and the air return outlet on the outer cylinder 2, such as air outlet at the front end and air inlet at the rear end of the clothing treatment cylinder. Alternatively, the air outlet can be located on the rear wall of the outer cylinder 2, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0057] Furthermore, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can also connect the air intake of the fan 32 to the air outlet on the clothes processing drum, and then connect the exhaust port of the fan 32 to the air inlet 3111 of the drying duct 31. Alternatively, the drying duct 31 can be set into two sections, with the fan 32 installed between the two sections. Or, the fan 32 can be directly installed inside the drying duct 31, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the installation position of the fan 32 do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0058] Preferably, such as Figure 9 As shown, a section of the refrigerant pipe 38 is designed as an anti-vibration bend 381.

[0059] By setting a section of the refrigerant pipe 38 as an anti-vibration bend 381, the vibration of the refrigerant pipe 38 can be reduced, thereby reducing noise and improving the user experience.

[0060] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific shape of the anti-vibration bend section 381. For example, the anti-vibration bend section 381 can be set to an S-shape, a U-shape or any other arbitrary shape.

[0061] Of course, the present invention preferably sets the vibration-resistant bend section 381 in an S-shape or a U-shape, such as... Figure 9 The vibration-resistant bend section 381 shown is U-shaped.

[0062] Preferably, such as Figure 9 As shown, the anti-vibration bend section 381 on the refrigerant pipe 38 is set vertically.

[0063] By setting the vibration-resistant bend section 381 vertically, the vertical space can be fully utilized, the horizontal space occupied by the refrigerant pipe 38 can be reduced, and the refrigerant pipe 38 can be arranged more easily.

[0064] Preferably, such as Figure 9 As shown, there are multiple anti-vibration bends 381, which are distributed at intervals along the length of the refrigerant pipe 38.

[0065] By setting multiple anti-vibration bends 381 along the length of the refrigerant pipe 38, it is more effective to reduce the vibration of the refrigerant pipe 38.

[0066] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific number of vibration-resistant bends 381. For example, the number of vibration-resistant bends 381 can be set to 2, 3 or more.

[0067] Preferably, such as Figure 9 As shown, the bending directions of two adjacent anti-vibration bends 381 are opposite.

[0068] By bending two adjacent anti-vibration bends 381 in opposite directions, it is more effective to reduce the vibration of the refrigerant pipe 38.

[0069] For example, one of the vibration-resistant bends 381 bends vertically downwards, and the other vibration-resistant bend 381 adjacent to it bends vertically upwards.

[0070] Preferably, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the drying system of the present invention also includes a metal support 39, which is located between the compressor 35 and the base 30 and is fixedly connected to the compressor 35 and the base 30.

[0071] In other words, the compressor 35 is fixedly connected to the base 30 via a metal bracket 39. The compressor 35 is first fixedly connected to the metal bracket 39, and then the metal bracket 39 is fixedly connected to the base 30. Compared to directly fixing the compressor 35 to the base 30, this application adds a metal bracket 39 between the compressor 35 and the base 30, which helps to increase the contact area with the base 30, thereby making the compressor 35 more stable and facilitating its more stable operation. Furthermore, the metal bracket 39 has high structural strength, which further enhances the stability of the compressor 35. In addition, the metal bracket 39 can also play a certain buffering role, which helps to reduce the vibration of the base 30, thereby reducing the noise during equipment operation and improving the user experience.

[0072] The metal bracket 39 is preferably made of iron or stainless steel.

[0073] Preferably, such as Figures 9 to 11 As shown, a groove 301 is provided on the base 30, and the metal bracket 39 includes a plate-shaped body 391 and a plurality of connecting parts 392 provided on the plate-shaped body 391. The compressor 35 is fixedly connected to the plate-shaped body 391. The plate-shaped body 391 is located in the groove 301 and fits against the inner bottom wall of the groove 301. The plurality of connecting parts 392 are arranged around the compressor 35, and a part of the connecting part 392 extends to the outside of the groove 301 and is fixedly connected to the base 30.

[0074] By fitting the plate-shaped body 391 of the metal bracket 39 against the inner bottom wall of the groove 301, the contact area with the base 30 can be further increased, thereby further improving the stability of the compressor 35. In addition, the base 30 has higher strength in other parts compared to the bottom wall of the groove 301. The metal bracket 39 is not connected to the bottom wall of the groove 301, but extends to the outside of the groove 301 through the connecting part 392 and is fixedly connected to the base 30, which can further improve the stability of the compressor 35.

[0075] For example, the compressor 35 has three support legs 351 near its bottom, which are distributed around the circumference of the compressor 35. The three support legs 351 are fixedly connected to the plate-shaped body 391 of the metal bracket 39 by bolts. From top to bottom, the groove 301 on the base 30 is triangular, and the plate-shaped body 391 is also triangular in shape. A connecting part 392 is provided on each of the three sides of the plate-shaped body 391. The connecting part 392 is provided with a connecting hole 39221. The base 30 is provided with a mounting hole 303 near the top edge of the groove 301. The connecting part 392 is fixedly connected to the base 30 by bolts passing through the connecting hole 39221 and the mounting hole 303.

[0076] Preferably, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the connecting part 392 of the metal bracket 39 includes a vertical plate 3921 and a horizontal plate 3922. The bottom of the vertical plate 3921 is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the plate-shaped body 391, and the top of the vertical plate 3921 is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the horizontal plate 3922. The horizontal plate 3922 is located outside the groove 301 and is fixedly connected to the base 30.

[0077] The plate-shaped body 391 and the horizontal plate 3922 are both horizontally arranged, while the vertical plate 3921 is vertically arranged. The height of the vertical plate 3921 is basically the same as the height of the groove 301. The base 30 has a support surface 302 near the top edge of the groove 301. The horizontal plate 3922 is attached to and fixedly connected to the support surface 302.

[0078] Preferably, the vertical plate 3921 of the metal bracket 39 is fitted to the inner sidewall of the groove 301.

[0079] By fitting the vertical plate 3921 of the metal bracket 39 against the inner wall of the groove 301, the contact area with the base 30 can be further increased, thereby further improving the stability of the compressor 35. Furthermore, it can also preferably restrict the horizontal movement of the metal bracket 39 relative to the base 30.

[0080] Preferably, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, a first positioning structure 304 is provided on the base 30, and a second positioning structure 39222 is provided on the horizontal plate 3922. The first positioning structure 304 and the second positioning structure 39222 cooperate to position the metal bracket 39.

[0081] By setting up a matching first positioning structure 304 and a second positioning structure 39222 to position the metal bracket 39, it is beneficial to improve assembly efficiency.

[0082] For example, the first positioning structure 304 is a positioning post provided on the base 30, and the second positioning structure 39222 is a positioning hole provided on the horizontal plate 3922. During assembly, the positioning post is first inserted into the positioning hole. In this way, the connecting hole 39221 on the horizontal plate 3922 is aligned with the mounting hole 303 on the base 30, which facilitates the mounting bolts to fix the horizontal plate 3922 to the base 30, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0083] It should be noted that the first positioning structure 304 and the second positioning structure 39222 are not limited to the positioning structure in which the positioning post and the positioning hole cooperate as described above. For example, they can also be configured as a structure in which the positioning post and the positioning groove cooperate, or as a positioning structure in which the positioning plate and the positioning port cooperate, and so on.

[0084] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the drying system of the washer-dryer of the present invention also includes a lint collection device 4, which is installed in the drying air duct 31.

[0085] The lint collection device 4 is used to filter the airflow entering the drying duct 31. When the airflow in the drying duct 31 flows through the lint collection device 4, the lint and other impurities carried by the airflow are intercepted by the lint collection device 4. The filtered lint is stored in the lint collection device 4. The lint collection device 4 is preferably located upstream of the evaporator 33.

[0086] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the lint collection device 4 of the present invention is detachably installed in the drying air duct 31. The drying air duct 31 is provided with an insertion interface 3112, and the lint collection device 4 is inserted into the drying air duct 31 through the insertion interface 3112.

[0087] When it is necessary to clean the lint in the lint collection device 4, the lint collection device 4 can be removed from the drying air duct 31. A pressure sensor can be installed upstream and downstream of the lint collection device 4. The pressure difference between the two sensors determines whether the lint collection device 4 needs cleaning. When cleaning is required, a prompt message can be sent to the user to remind them to clean the lint collection device 4.

[0088] It should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can place the connector 3112 on the side of the drying duct 31, or on the top surface of the drying duct 31, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific location of the connector 3112 do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0089] Preferably, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drying air duct 31 is provided with an interface 3112 on the side facing the front panel of the housing 1. The front panel is provided with a disassembly port opposite to the interface 3112, and the lint collection device 4 can be pulled out from the disassembly port.

[0090] When it is necessary to clean the lint collection device 4, the user can pull out the lint collection device 4 from the disassembly port on the front panel of the housing 1 for easy operation. After cleaning the lint collection device 4, the user can then insert the lint collection device 4 back in through the disassembly port.

[0091] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the drying duct 31 of the present invention includes a first duct 311 and a second duct 312 that are connected to each other. The first duct 311 extends in the front-to-back direction, and the second duct 312 extends in the left-to-right direction and is close to the front end of the clothes processing drum. The air inlet 3111 of the drying duct 31 is located in the first duct 311, and the air outlet 3121 of the drying duct 31 is located in the second duct 312. The lint collection device 4 is installed in the first duct 311, and the evaporator 33 and condenser 34 of the heat pump module are installed in the second duct 312.

[0092] For example, both the first air duct 311 and the second air duct 312 are located above the outer cylinder 2. The first air duct 311 is located at the upper left of the outer cylinder 2 and extends from the rear end of the outer cylinder 2 to the front end. An air inlet port 3111 is provided on the bottom wall of the rear end of the first air duct 311. An air outlet on the outer cylinder 2 is located directly below the air inlet port 3111. The air outlet is connected to the upper air inlet port 3111 through a corrugated pipe 36. An insertion interface 3112 is provided at the front end of the first air duct 311. The lint collection device 4 is inserted into the first air duct 311 from the front end of the first air duct 311. The left end of the second air duct 312 is connected to the first air duct 311. An air outlet port 3121 is provided at the right end of the second air duct 312. A fan 32 is located at the upper right of the outer cylinder 2. The air inlet of the fan 32 is connected to the air outlet port 3121 on the second air duct 312.

[0093] It should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art may also place the first air duct 311 in the upper right of the garment processing drum, and correspondingly place the fan 32 in the upper left of the garment processing drum. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0094] Of course, the present invention preferably places the first air duct 311 in the upper left corner of the outer cylinder 2. A detergent dispensing device is generally provided in the upper left corner. The present invention preferably places the first air duct 311 directly above the detergent dispensing device.

[0095] Preferably, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the lint collection device 4 of the present invention includes a housing 41 and a filter screen installed on the housing 41. The housing 41 has an air inlet 411 at a first end along a first direction, and an air outlet 412 between the first end and the second end of the housing 41. The filter screen is installed at the air outlet 412.

[0096] For example, the outer shell 41 is a cuboid structure, with the first direction being the length direction of the outer shell 41. The first end of the outer shell 41 has an air inlet 411, and the second end of the outer shell 41 is sealed. An air outlet 412 is located on the side plate between the first end and the second end. A filter screen is installed at the air outlet 412. After the airflow enters the first air duct 311, it enters the outer shell 41 from the air inlet 411, and then exits from the air outlet 412 and enters the second air duct 312. When the airflow passes through the filter screen at the air outlet 412, the lint carried by the airflow is intercepted by the filter screen and remains inside the outer shell 41.

[0097] Preferably, such as Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the lint collection device 4 of the present invention further includes a scraping component located at the second end of the housing 41. The scraping component is movable in a first direction toward the first end of the housing 41 to push the lint inside the housing 41 toward the air inlet 411.

[0098] By providing a scraping component inside the housing 41, when it is necessary to clean the lint inside the housing 41, the scraping component can push the lint inside the housing 41 toward the air inlet 411 of the housing 41, which facilitates the cleaning of lint, improves the cleaning effect of lint, and enhances the user experience. In addition, as the scraping component moves toward the first end of the housing 41, it can also scrape off the lint on the filter screen.

[0099] Preferably, such as Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the scraping assembly of the present invention includes a scraping member 42 and a handle 43. The scraping member 42 is located inside the housing 41, and a first member 44 is disposed on the scraping member 42 (see details). Figure 6The handle 43 is located outside the housing 41, and a second component 45 is provided on the handle 43 (see details). Figure 6 At least one of the first component 44 and the second component 45 has a magnetic force, so that the first component 44 and the second component 45 attract each other, thereby enabling the handle 43 to drive the scraping component 42 to move along the first direction toward the first end of the housing 41, thereby causing the scraping component 42 to push the wire debris inside the housing 41 toward the air inlet 411.

[0100] In other words, the handle 43 does not contact the scraping member 42. This eliminates the need to make holes in the housing 41 to connect the handle 43 and the scraping member 42. This design avoids air leakage, which helps ensure drying efficiency and prevents lint from leaking out.

[0101] For example, the edge of the scraping member 42 is attached to the inner wall of the housing 41, and the handle 43 is located on the top surface of the housing 41. As the handle 43 moves with the scraping member 42, the scraping member 42 pushes the wire debris inside the housing 41 toward the air inlet of the housing 41. By making the edge of the scraping member 42 attached to the inner wall of the housing 41, it is beneficial to clean the wire debris inside the housing 41.

[0102] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific structural form of the scraping component 42. For example, the scraping component 42 can be configured as a plate structure, a block structure, or a frame structure, etc.

[0103] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can set one of the first component 44 and the second component 45 as a magnet or electromagnet, and set the other of the first component 44 and the second component 45 as a metal component (such as an iron block) capable of generating an attractive force with a magnet. Alternatively, both the first component 44 and the second component 45 can be set as magnets or electromagnets, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0104] Preferably, such as Figure 6 As shown, both the first component 44 and the second component 45 are magnets.

[0105] By setting both the first component 44 and the second component 45 as magnets, the attraction between the first component 44 and the second component 45 is stronger, which helps the handle 43 to move smoothly with the scraping component 42.

[0106] Preferably, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the scraping member 42 of the present invention is provided with a first receiving and limiting groove 423 on the side facing the handle 43, and a first member 44 is located in the first receiving and limiting groove 423. The handle 43 is provided with a second receiving and limiting groove on the side facing the scraping member 42, and a second member 45 is located in the second receiving and limiting groove.

[0107] By installing the first component 44 and the second component 45 in the first receiving limiting groove 423 and the second receiving limiting groove respectively, it is possible to prevent the first component 44 from moving relative to the scraping component 42 and to prevent the second component 45 from moving relative to the handle 43, which is more conducive to the smooth movement of the handle 43 with the scraping component 42.

[0108] For example, the handle 43 is located above the scraping member 42, the first receiving and limiting groove 423 is provided on the top of the scraping member 42, the first receiving and limiting groove 423 is a rectangular groove 301, and a rectangular magnet (i.e., the first member 44) is installed in the first receiving and limiting groove 423. The second receiving and limiting groove is provided on the lower surface of the handle 43, the second receiving and limiting groove is also a rectangular groove 301, and a rectangular magnet (i.e., the second member 45) is also installed in the second receiving and limiting groove.

[0109] Preferably, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the outer casing 41 is provided with a first guide structure 414, and the handle 43 is provided with a second guide structure 431. The first guide structure 414 and the second guide structure 431 cooperate to enable the handle 43 to reciprocate only in the first direction.

[0110] The handle 43 is guided and limited by the first guide structure 414 and the second guide structure 431, which facilitates the operation of the handle 43.

[0111] For example, the first guide structure 414 is disposed on the top of the housing 41. With the cooperation of the first guide structure 414 and the second guide structure 431, the handle 43 can only move along the length direction of the housing 41, and cannot move along the width direction of the housing 41 or along the height direction of the housing 41.

[0112] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the specific structural form of the first guide structure 414 and the second guide structure 431. For example, the first guide structure 414 and the second guide structure 431 can be configured as a structure in which the guide groove and the guide rib cooperate, or as a structure in which the guide rod and the guide hole cooperate, or as a structure in which the guide groove and the guide post cooperate, etc.

[0113] Preferably, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8As shown, a strip-shaped groove 415 is provided on the top of the outer shell 41. The strip-shaped groove 415 extends along the first direction. The first guide structure 414 is a guide groove formed on the side wall of the strip-shaped groove 415. The guide groove extends along the first direction. The second guide structure 431 is a guide rib adapted to the guide groove. The guide rib is inserted into the guide groove.

[0114] For example, a strip groove 415 is formed on the upper surface of the housing 41 and extends along the length of the housing 41. A guide groove is formed on each of the two side walls of the strip groove 415. A guide rib is provided on each side of the handle 43, and the two guide ribs are respectively inserted into the corresponding guide grooves.

[0115] Preferably, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the scraping assembly of the present invention also includes a button 46 mounted on the housing 41. The button 46 is provided with a first locking structure 461, and the scraping member 42 is provided with a second locking structure 422. The first locking structure 461 and the second locking structure 422 cooperate to lock the scraping member 42 in the initial position.

[0116] By setting button 46, it is possible to prevent the scraping component 42 from moving automatically in the first direction.

[0117] For example, a mounting hole is provided on the top of the housing 41, and a mounting cavity 416 is provided inside the housing 41 (see details). Figure 6 The mounting cavity 416 is located directly below the mounting hole. The button 46 is inserted vertically into the mounting cavity 416 through the mounting hole. The top surface of the button 46 is basically flush with the top surface of the outer shell 41. When it is necessary to scrape the wire debris inside the outer shell 41 by scraping the scraping member 42, press the button 46 down to separate the first locking structure 461 on the button 46 from the second locking structure 422 on the scraping member 42. Then, the scraping member 42 can be moved along the first direction by the handle 43.

[0118] It should be noted that in order to prevent air leakage at the mounting hole, a sealing structure needs to be set. For example, a rubber sleeve can be installed on the top of button 46, and the rubber sleeve can be sealed and fitted to the inner wall of the mounting hole, etc.

[0119] Furthermore, it should be noted that the present invention does not limit the structural form of the first locking structure 461 and the second locking structure 422. For example, it can be configured as a structure in which the lock hook and the lock hole cooperate, or as a structure in which two lock hooks cooperate, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structural forms of the first locking structure 461 and the second locking structure 422 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0120] Preferably, such as Figure 6As shown, the first locking structure 461 is a first locking hook, and the second locking structure 422 is a second locking hook that cooperates with the first locking hook.

[0121] For example, the button 46 is provided with two first hooks, which are distributed vertically at intervals and both facing upwards. The scraping member 42 is provided with two second hooks, which are distributed vertically at intervals and both facing downwards. The two first hooks hook the corresponding second hooks respectively.

[0122] Preferably, such as Figure 6 As shown, the scraping assembly of the present invention also includes an elastic reset member 47 installed between the housing 41 and the button 46. After the button 46 is pressed, the elastic reset member 47 is compressed or stretched, and the elastic reset member 47 resets the button 46 after the button 46 is released from pressure.

[0123] For example, the elastic reset member 47 is configured as a vertical spring. A limiting post 417 is provided on the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 416 of the housing 41. The bottom end of the button 46 is provided with a slot 462, which extends along the length of the button 46. The elastic reset member 47 is inserted into the slot 462. The top end of the elastic reset member 47 abuts against the top wall of the slot 462, and the bottom end of the elastic reset member 47 is sleeved on the limiting post 417 and abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting cavity 416. When the user presses the button 46 down, the button 46 moves vertically downward, and the elastic reset member 47 is compressed. When the user stops pressing the button 46, the elastic reset member 47 pushes the button 46 upward, so that the button 46 is reset.

[0124] It should be noted that the elastic reset component 47 is not limited to the spring mentioned above. For example, it can also be set as a rubber column or an elastic rope. If it is an elastic rope, the top end of the elastic rope can be fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer casing 41, and the bottom end of the elastic rope can be fixedly connected to the button 46. When the button 46 is pressed down, the elastic rope is stretched. After the button 46 is released, the elastic rope contracts, thereby resetting the button 46. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structural form of the elastic reset component 47 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0125] Preferably, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the scraping member 42 of the present invention is provided with a guide cylinder 421, and the outer shell 41 is provided with a guide rod 413 adapted to the guide cylinder 421. The guide rod 413 extends along a first direction, and the guide cylinder 421 is sleeved on the guide rod 413. The guide cylinder 421 and the guide rod 413 are guided and cooperated to guide the scraping member 42 during its movement along the first direction.

[0126] For example, three guide rods 413 are provided on the outer shell 41, two of which are located at the top, near the top of the outer shell 41 and spaced apart along the width direction of the outer shell 41, and the remaining guide rod 413 is located at the bottom, near the inner bottom wall of the outer shell 41 and in the middle of the inner bottom wall. That is, the three guide rods 413 are distributed in an inverted triangular shape. The number of guide cylinders 421 is also three, and the distribution is the same as that of the guide rods 413, that is, they are also distributed in an inverted triangular shape.

[0127] It should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can also arrange the three guide cylinders 421 and the three guide rods 413 in a triangular pattern. Furthermore, the number of guide cylinders 421 and the number of guide rods 413 are not limited to the three mentioned above. For example, they can also be set to one, two, or four, etc. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should all be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0128] During the movement of the scraping component 42 along the first direction, the guide cylinder moves along the length of the guide rod to prevent the scraping component 42 from shifting.

[0129] Preferably, such as Figure 5 As shown, the scraping assembly of the present invention further includes an elastic drive member 48 disposed between the scraping member 42 and the housing 41. The elastic drive member 48 extends along a first direction. When the scraping member 42 is in the initial position, the elastic drive member 48 is compressed or stretched. When the first locking structure 461 on the button 46 is separated from the second locking structure 422 on the scraping member 42, the elastic drive member 48 can push or pull the scraping member 42 to move along the first direction toward the first end of the housing 41.

[0130] In other words, when button 46 is pressed, the scraping member 42 can also move along the first direction under the action of the elastic drive member 48.

[0131] For example, the elastic drive member 48 is configured as a spring, which is sleeved on the guide rod 413. The elastic drive member 48 is located between the guide cylinder 421 and the outer shell 41, specifically between the second end of the guide cylinder 421 and the outer shell 41. The two ends of the elastic drive member 48 abut against the guide cylinder 421 and the outer shell 41, respectively. When the scraping member 42 is in the initial position, the elastic drive member 48 is in a compressed state. After the user presses down the button 46, the first locking structure 461 on the button 46 separates from the second locking structure 422 on the scraping member 42, and the elastic drive member 48 pushes the scraping member 42 to move toward the first end of the outer shell 41.

[0132] It should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art can also place the elastic drive member 48 between the guide cylinder 421 and the first end of the housing 41. In this case, when the scraping member 42 is in the initial position, the elastic drive member 48 is in a stretched state. After the user presses down the button 46, the first locking structure 461 on the button 46 separates from the second locking structure 422 on the scraping member 42, and the elastic drive member 48 pulls the scraping member 42 toward the first end of the housing 41.

[0133] Furthermore, it should be noted that the elastic drive member 48 is not limited to the spring described above; for example, it can also be an elastic member such as a rubber column, a rubber sleeve, or an elastic rope. Of course, the present invention preferably uses a spring as the elastic drive member 48.

[0134] Furthermore, it should be noted that when multiple guide rods 413 are provided, it is preferable to sleeve an elastic driving member 48 on each guide rod 413. For example, there are three guide rods 413 and three elastic driving members 48, which are respectively sleeved on the corresponding guide rods 413. Such flexible adjustment and change do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and should be limited to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0135] Those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, any of the claimed embodiments in the claims of this application can be used in any combination.

[0136] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drying system, characterized in that, The drying system includes a base (30), a heat pump module, and a metal bracket (39). A drying air duct (31) is formed inside the base (30). The evaporator (33) and condenser (34) of the heat pump module are installed inside the drying air duct (31). The compressor (35) of the heat pump module is installed outside the drying air duct (31). The metal bracket (39) is located between the compressor (35) and the base (30) and is fixedly connected to the compressor (35) and the base (30).

2. The drying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (30) is provided with a groove (301), the metal bracket (39) includes a plate-shaped body (391) and a plurality of connecting parts (392) provided on the plate-shaped body (391), the compressor (35) is fixedly connected to the plate-shaped body (391), the plate-shaped body (391) is located in the groove (301) and fits against the inner bottom wall of the groove (301), the plurality of connecting parts (392) are arranged around the compressor (35), and a part of the connecting part (392) extends to the outside of the groove (301) and is fixedly connected to the base (30).

3. The drying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part (392) includes a vertical plate (3921) and a horizontal plate (3922). The bottom of the vertical plate (3921) is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the plate-shaped body (391). The top of the vertical plate (3921) is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the horizontal plate (3922). The horizontal plate (3922) is located outside the groove (301) and fixedly connected to the base (30).

4. The drying system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vertical plate (3921) is attached to the inner wall of the groove (301).

5. The drying system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base (30) is provided with a first positioning structure (304), and the horizontal plate (3922) is provided with a second positioning structure (39222). The first positioning structure (304) and the second positioning structure (39222) cooperate to position the metal bracket (39).

6. The drying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying system further includes a lint collection device (4) installed in the drying duct (31). The lint collection device (4) includes a housing (41) and a filter screen, a scraping member (42), and a handle (43) installed on the housing (41). The housing (41) has an air inlet (411) at a first end along a first direction, and an air outlet (412) between the first end and the second end of the housing (41). The filter screen is installed at the air outlet (412). The scraping member (42) is located inside the housing (41) and close to the second end of the housing (41). In addition to the first component (44) provided on the component (42), the handle (43) is located outside the housing (41), and the handle (43) is provided with a second component (45). At least one of the first component (44) and the second component (45) has a magnetic force so that the first component (44) and the second component (45) attract each other, thereby enabling the handle (43) to drive the scraping component (42) to move along the first direction toward the first end of the housing (41), thereby causing the scraping component (42) to push the lint inside the housing (41) toward the air inlet (411).

7. The drying system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lint collection device (4) further includes a button (46), an elastic reset member (47), and an elastic drive member (48) mounted on the housing (41). The button (46) is provided with a first locking structure (461), and the scraping member (42) is provided with a second locking structure (422). The first locking structure (461) and the second locking structure (422) cooperate to lock the scraping member (42) in the initial position. The elastic reset member (47) is installed between the housing (41) and the button (46). When the button (46) is pressed, the elastic reset member (47) is compressed or stretched. When the button (46) is released from pressure, the elastic reset member (47) resets the button (46). The elastic drive member (48) is installed between the housing (41) and the scraping member (42). The elastic drive member (48) extends along the first direction. When the scraping member (42) is in the initial position, the elastic drive member (48) is compressed or stretched. When the first locking structure (461) separates from the second locking structure (422), the elastic drive member (48) can push or pull the scraping member (42) to move along the first direction toward the first end of the housing (41); and / or The outer casing (41) is provided with a first guide structure (414), and the handle (43) is provided with a second guide structure (431). The first guide structure (414) and the second guide structure (431) cooperate to enable the handle (43) to move only in the first direction; and / or Both the first component (44) and the second component (45) are configured as magnets.

8. The drying system according to claim 7, characterized in that, A guide rod (413) is provided on the outer casing (41), the guide rod (413) extends along the first direction, and a guide cylinder (421) adapted to the guide rod (413) is provided on the scraping member (42), the guide cylinder (421) is sleeved on the guide rod (413), the guide cylinder (421) cooperates with the guide rod (413) to guide the scraping member (42) as it moves along the first direction, the elastic driving member (48) is sleeved on the guide rod (413) and located between the guide cylinder (421) and the outer casing (41); and / or Both the elastic reset member (47) and the elastic drive member (48) are configured as springs.

9. The drying system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The number of guide rods (413) is three and they are arranged in a triangular or inverted triangular shape. The number of elastic drive members (48) is three and they are respectively sleeved on the corresponding guide rods (413). The number of guide cylinders (421) is three and they are respectively sleeved on the corresponding guide rods (413).

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes the drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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