Vibration-damping assembly and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to the clothes processing technical field, and provides a damping assembly and clothes processing equipment. The damping assembly is applied to the clothes processing equipment, the clothes processing equipment comprises a box body and a drum assembly, the drum assembly is hung in the inside of the box body through a hanger, one end of the damping assembly is connected with the drum assembly, and the other end is connected with at least one of the hanger and the box body, the damping assembly comprises a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and an energy reduction structure, the first connecting piece is rotationally connected with the second connecting piece and is arranged at an included angle, the energy reduction structure is connected at the included angle formed between the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece, so that resistance is provided when the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece relatively rotate, the kinetic energy of the drum assembly shaking is reduced, and the shaking amplitude of the drum assembly is reduced. The energy reduction structure is arranged outside the rotation connection position of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece, so that the assembly difficulty and replacement difficulty of the energy reduction structure can be effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a vibration damping component and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Common garment handling equipment, such as top-loading washing machines, typically consists of a cabinet and a drum assembly housed within it. The drum assembly is suspended inside the cabinet by several rods. During washing or spin-drying, the drum assembly vibrates and sways, potentially impacting the cabinet and affecting the safety and user experience of the garment handling equipment.

[0003] To reduce the vibration and sway of the cylinder assembly, related technologies incorporate a vibration damping structure between the cylinder assembly and the housing. This structure includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member that rotate together, with a damping element at the rotational connection point. The damping element dissipates the energy generated during cylinder assembly vibration, thereby reducing the sway amplitude. However, existing vibration damping structures primarily rely on the damping element at the connection point for energy dissipation. This makes the damping element prone to damage under high stress, and the complex assembly structure of the damping element makes it difficult to replace after damage. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a vibration damping component and a clothing processing device.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a vibration damping component for use in a garment processing device. The garment processing device includes a housing, a cylindrical assembly disposed within the housing, and a suspension rod connecting the housing and the cylindrical assembly. One end of the vibration damping component is connected to the cylindrical assembly, and the other end is connected to at least one of the suspension rod and the housing. The vibration damping component includes a first connector, a second connector, and an energy dissipation structure. The first connector and the second connector are rotatably connected and arranged at an angle. The energy dissipation structure is connected at the angle formed between the first connector and the second connector to provide resistance when the first connector and the second connector rotate relative to each other.

[0006] The vibration damping component provided in this application includes a first connector, a second connector, and an energy reduction structure. The energy reduction structure is connected at the angle formed between the first connector and the second connector. When the cylinder assembly vibrates and wobbles, the first connector and the second connector rotate relative to each other. The energy reduction structure provides resistance to the relative rotation of the first connector and the second connector, that is, it prevents the first connector and the second connector from rotating relative to each other, thereby reducing the kinetic energy of the cylinder assembly's sway and thus reducing the sway amplitude of the cylinder assembly. This arrangement can protect the damping component set at the rotational connection of the first connector and the second connector, preventing the damping component from being damaged due to excessive force. It can even eliminate the damping component set at the rotational connection of the first connector and the second connector, making the assembly of the vibration damping component simpler. Furthermore, the energy reduction structure is connected at the angle formed between the first connector and the second connector, that is, the energy reduction structure is located outside the rotational connection of the first connector and the second connector, which can effectively reduce the assembly and replacement difficulty of the energy reduction structure.

[0007] In some embodiments, the energy dissipation structure includes an elastic element, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the first connector and the second connector.

[0008] In some embodiments, the energy dissipation structure is a tension spring.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first connector is provided with a first hook portion, the second connector is provided with a second hook portion, and the two ends of the tension spring are respectively connected to the first hook portion and the second hook portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the energy reduction structure includes a stretchable damping structure, which includes a first rod segment, a second rod segment, and a damping element. The first rod segment and the second rod segment are stretchably connected, and the damping element is disposed at the connection between the first rod segment and the second rod segment.

[0011] In some embodiments, one of the first rod segment and the second rod segment is provided with a connecting pin, and the other is provided with a connecting sleeve. The connecting pin is slidably inserted into the connecting sleeve, and the damping element is provided between the connecting sleeve and the connecting pin.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connector is provided with a rotating shaft portion, and the second connector is provided with a rotating hole. The rotating shaft portion is movably inserted into the rotating hole so that the first connector and the second connector are rotatably connected.

[0013] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft includes a main shaft and a surrounding plate, the surrounding plate being disposed around the main shaft, a mounting groove being formed on the second connector, a rotating hole being disposed at the bottom of the mounting groove, the main shaft passing through the rotating hole and being placed inside the mounting groove, and the surrounding plate being disposed inside the mounting groove and abutting against the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, a damping ring is provided between the enclosure and the inner wall of the mounting groove. The damping ring is sleeved on the enclosure, with its inner side abutting against the enclosure and its outer side abutting against the groove wall of the mounting groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft is disposed at one end of the first connector, and the other end of the first connector is provided with a rotating part, which is rotatably connected to the cylinder assembly.

[0016] The rotating hole is located at one end of the second connector, and the second connector has a connecting hole, through which the rod is movably inserted.

[0017] In some embodiments, along the axial direction of the connecting hole, the diameter of the connecting hole gradually increases from the middle position of the connecting hole towards both ends of the connecting hole, the lifting rod is movably inserted into the connecting hole, and the second connecting member can move around the lifting rod with multiple degrees of freedom.

[0018] A second aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, comprising:

[0019] Box;

[0020] The cylindrical assembly is disposed within the housing;

[0021] A boom connecting the housing and the cylinder assembly; and a vibration damping assembly as described in any of the preceding claims, one end of which is connected to the cylinder assembly and the other end of which is connected to at least one of the boom and the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment described in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a top view of the garment processing equipment described in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the vibration damping component described in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a top view of the vibration damping component described in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view along line AA;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Sectional view along the BB direction;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connector in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 8 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the second connector in the embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a second structural schematic diagram of the second connector in an embodiment of this application.

[0033] The components include: 1. Cylinder assembly; 11. Hanging rod; 2. First connecting piece; 21. Rotating shaft; 211. Main shaft; 212. Enclosure plate; 213. Snap-fit ​​part; 22. First hook-fit part; 23. Rotating part; 24. Limiting plate; 3. Second connecting piece; 31. Rotating hole; 32. Second hook-fit part; 33. Connecting hole; 34. Mounting groove; 4. Energy dissipation structure; 5. Damping ring; 6. Pin. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the solution of this application will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0035] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application, but this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The illustration shows a garment processing device, including a housing, a drum assembly, and a vibration damping assembly. This garment processing device can be a washing or spin-drying appliance, such as a top-loading washing machine or a front-loading washing machine. For ease of description, the embodiments of this application use a top-loading washing machine as an example for illustration.

[0037] The cabinet is generally made of sheet metal and includes an internal space with an open end and a worktable covering the open end. The internal space can house other components of the washing machine, such as the circuit structure, drive mechanism, and drainage components. A detergent dispenser can be installed at the front of the worktable. The cabinet can be in the shape of a hollow cuboid or a hollow cylinder.

[0038] The drum assembly is housed within the casing, with a mounting base at its bottom. For top-loading washing machines, the drum assembly's axis is aligned with the height of the casing. For front-loading washing machines, the drum assembly's axis intersects with the height of the casing. Taking a top-loading washing machine as an example, the drum assembly includes an outer drum and an inner drum rotatably disposed within the outer drum. The inner drum is hollow to form a washing chamber. A through-hole is provided on the inner drum's peripheral wall, allowing washing water to drain from the inner drum to the outer drum. A wastewater outlet is located at the bottom of the outer drum, through which washing water is discharged from the machine body via a drain assembly connected to the wastewater outlet. A loading / unloading port, communicating with the washing chamber, is located at the top of the drum assembly, through which clothes are placed into the washing chamber for washing. A corresponding door is provided within the casing to close the loading / unloading port of the drum assembly during washing, ensuring a sealed space within the washing chamber. When the garment handling equipment includes a hanging rod, one end of the rod is connected to the casing, and the other end is connected to the drum assembly, allowing the hanging rod to support the weight of the drum assembly and suspend it within the casing.

[0039] Taking a top-loading washing machine as an example, a top-loading washing machine is a type of washing machine in which a motor drives a pulsator to rotate, causing the clothes to tumble up and down with the water. Driven by the pulsator, the water inside the drum assembly 1 forms alternating left- and right-handed vortices, causing the clothes to rotate and tumble, thus achieving washing and spin-drying. During the washing and spin-drying process, the drum assembly 1 inevitably shakes, and this shaking is mainly radial. Therefore, vibration damping components are needed to reduce the amount of displacement of the drum assembly 1.

[0040] Existing vibration damping structures typically include two rotating components connected by a shaft. One rotating component is rotatably connected to the cylinder assembly, and the other is rotatably connected to the housing. A damping plate is placed between the two rotating components. When the cylinder assembly sways, it causes the two rotating components to rotate relative to each other. The damping plate provides resistance to the rotation of the two rotating components to dissipate the energy of the cylinder assembly swaying.

[0041] However, when the two rotating parts rotate relative to each other, the damping plate provides resistance through friction. The damping plate is easily damaged by the friction between the two rotating parts in different directions. Furthermore, the damping plate needs to be placed at the connection between the two rotating parts so that the two rotating parts can continuously rub against the damping plate during relative rotation. The space at the rotational connection of the two rotating parts is small. When installing the damping plate at the rotational connection of the two rotating parts, a groove to accommodate the damping plate needs to be set at the rotational connection of the two rotating parts, or the damping plate needs to be placed on the rotating shaft of the two rotating parts. This increases the complexity of the structure at the rotational connection of the two rotating parts and increases the assembly difficulty of the two rotating parts. Moreover, when repairing or replacing the damping plate, the two rotating parts need to be disassembled and separated, which affects the ease of operation of the vibration damping component.

[0042] Therefore, refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this application provides a vibration damping component for use in clothing processing equipment. The clothing processing equipment includes a housing, a cylinder assembly 1 disposed within the housing, and a suspension rod 11 connecting the housing and the cylinder assembly 1. One end of the vibration damping component is connected to the cylinder assembly 1, and the other end is connected to at least one of the suspension rod 11 and the housing. The vibration damping component includes a first connector 2, a second connector 3, and an energy dissipation structure 4. The first connector 2 and the second connector 3 are rotatably connected and are arranged at an angle. The energy dissipation structure 4 is connected at the angle formed between the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 to provide resistance when the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 rotate relative to each other.

[0043] When the cylinder assembly 1 is installed in the housing and does not rotate, the cylinder assembly 1 is in the initial position. When the cylinder assembly 1 shakes, the first connecting piece 2 and the second connecting piece 3 will rotate relative to each other due to the shaking of the cylinder assembly 1. The energy reduction structure 4 provides resistance, so that the energy reduction structure 4 consumes the kinetic energy of the shaking of the cylinder assembly 1, thereby reducing the distance that the cylinder assembly 1 can move relative to the initial position, and thus reducing the displacement of the shaking of the cylinder assembly 1.

[0044] Specifically, the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 can be plate structures. The end of the first connecting member 2 furthest from the cylinder assembly 1 can be provided with a rotating shaft, and the second connecting member 3 has a rotating hole. The first connecting member 2 is positioned on the top or bottom side of the second connecting member 3 along the axial direction of the cylinder assembly 1. The rotating shaft and the rotating hole are rotatably connected, thereby allowing the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 to be rotatably connected. The rotation axes of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 are in the same direction as the rotating shaft. Alternatively, the rotating shaft can be provided on the second connecting member 3, and the rotating hole can be provided on the first connecting member 2, as long as the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 can be rotatably connected.

[0045] A lifting rod 11 can be optionally provided on the outside of the cylinder assembly 1. The lifting rod 11 extends along the axial direction of the cylinder assembly 1. One end of the lifting rod 11 is connected to the box body, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the cylinder assembly 1. The lifting rod 11 on the outside of the cylinder assembly 1 hoists the cylinder assembly 1 into the box body.

[0046] The first connector 2 can be rotatably connected to the cylinder assembly 1, and the second connector 3 can be rotatably connected to the housing. When the cylinder assembly 1 shakes and causes the first connector 2 to move, the force on the first connector 2 can be transmitted to the second connector 3. Thus, when the cylinder assembly 1 shakes, the first connector 2 rotates relative to the cylinder assembly 1, the second connector 3 rotates relative to the housing, and the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 rotate relative to each other.

[0047] The second connector 3 can optionally be equipped with a cylinder, and a protruding structure with a through hole on the inner wall of the housing. The cylinder on the second connector 3 is rotatably connected to the through hole of the protruding structure, so that the second connector 3 is rotatably connected to the housing. Alternatively, the second connector 3 can also have a through hole, with the hanger 11 movably inserted into the through hole, allowing the second connector 3 to rotate relative to the hanger 11. Thus, when the cylinder assembly 1 shakes, the first connector 2 rotates relative to the cylinder assembly 1, the second connector 3 rotates relative to the hanger 11, and the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 rotate relative to each other. Alternatively, the second connector 3 can be connected to the housing, and the second connector 3 can have a through hole, with the hanger 11 passing through the through hole of the second connector 3, connecting the second connector 3 to the housing and the hanger 11.

[0048] The energy dissipation structure 4 can be a spring, or an elastic metal sheet or rod. One end of the energy dissipation structure 4 is connected to the first connecting member 2, and the other end is connected to the second connecting member 3. When the cylinder assembly 1 stops rotating, the energy dissipation structure 4 is in a state of no elastic deformation, the cylinder assembly 1 is in its initial state, and the angle between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 is a set angle. The first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 can optionally be provided with mounting holes or mounting protrusions, so that the two ends of the spring can be connected to the two mounting holes or the two mounting protrusions respectively. Alternatively, the two ends of the energy dissipation structure 4 can be welded to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 respectively.

[0049] When the cylinder assembly 1 wobbles and moves toward the vibration damping component or tilts toward the vibration damping component, the cylinder assembly 1 shifts relative to its initial position. The first connecting piece 2 and the second connecting piece 3 move closer to each other, reducing the angle between the first connecting piece 2 and the second connecting piece 3 to less than the set angle. At this time, the spring is compressed and elastically deformed. The spring applies elastic forces in opposite directions to the first connecting piece 2 and the second connecting piece 3 to prevent the first connecting piece 2 and the second connecting piece 3 from continuing to rotate toward each other, so that the elastic force of the spring drives the cylinder assembly 1 back to its initial position.

[0050] When the cylinder assembly shakes and moves away from the vibration damping component or tilts away from the vibration damping component, the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 will move away from each other, increasing the angle between the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 to a value greater than the set angle. At this time, the energy reduction structure 4 stretches and elastically deforms, applying elastic forces in opposite directions to the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 respectively, to prevent the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 from continuing to rotate in the direction away from each other, thereby driving the cylinder assembly 1 back to its initial position by the elastic force of the energy reduction structure 4.

[0051] When the energy reduction structure 4 is a spring, the cylinder assembly 1 is in a state of tilt relative to the box. The vibration damping component can reduce the displacement of the cylinder assembly 1. The spring can simultaneously apply elastic force to the cylinder assembly 1 to correct the tilt offset of the cylinder assembly 1 and improve the damping effect of the vibration damping component on the swaying of the cylinder assembly 1.

[0052] The energy reduction structure 4 described above can also optionally include a telescopic structure. This telescopic structure comprises two telescopic rods. One rod has a telescopic channel at its end, and the other rod is movably inserted into the channel, allowing the two rods to slide relative to each other, moving closer and further apart. This causes the telescopic structure to shorten when the rods approach each other and extend when they move apart. One of the telescopic rods is rotatably connected to the middle of the first connecting member 2, and the other is rotatably connected to the middle of the second connecting member 3, allowing the two rods to slide relative to each other when the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 rotate relative to each other. A friction damping plate can optionally be provided on the inner wall of the telescopic channel, allowing the two rods to rub against each other during relative sliding. This provides resistance to the relative rotation of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, thereby reducing the energy of the swaying of the cylinder assembly 1 and decreasing the amplitude of the swaying.

[0053] Alternatively, fluid damping can be installed within the telescopic channel. Rubber rings or abutment rings can be installed at the connection of the telescopic channel to seal against the outer wall of the other telescopic rod. When the two telescopic rods slide relative to each other, the telescopic rods within the telescopic channel will drive the fluid damping flow, which provides resistance to the relative sliding of the two telescopic rods.

[0054] Alternatively, or not limited to, a spring is provided in the telescopic channel. The spring is set along the direction of relative sliding of the two telescopic rods. The two telescopic rods are respectively connected to the two ends of the spring. When the cylinder assembly 1 deviates from the initial position, it can drive the first connecting piece 2 and the second connecting piece 3 to rotate relative to each other, so that the spring is stretched or compressed. The direction of the elastic force of the spring is opposite to the direction of relative rotation of the first connecting piece 2 and the second connecting piece 3, so that the telescopic structure provides resistance when the first connecting piece 2 and the second connecting piece 3 rotate relative to each other, thereby reducing the energy of the cylinder assembly 1 shaking.

[0055] In specific use, the vibration damping component provided in this application is connected to the first connector 2 and the cylinder assembly 1, the second connector 3 and the box or the rod 11, and the energy reduction structure 4 is connected between the first connector 2 and the second connector 3.

[0056] When the cylinder assembly 1 is not rotating, it is in its initial position, and the angle between the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 is a set angle. When the cylinder assembly 1 rotates and sways within the housing, when it moves toward or tilts toward the vibration damping component, the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 move closer together, making their angle less than the set angle. When it moves away from or tilts away from the vibration damping component, the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 move away from each other, making their angle greater than the set angle. The energy reduction structure 4 provides resistance during the relative rotation of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 to reduce the energy of the cylinder assembly 1's swaying, thereby reducing the amplitude of the swaying.

[0057] The vibration damping assembly provided in this application connects an energy reduction structure 4 between the first connector 2 and the second connector 3. When the cylinder assembly 1 vibrates and wobbles, the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 rotate relative to each other. The energy reduction structure 4 provides resistance to the relative rotation of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, that is, the energy reduction structure 4 prevents the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 from rotating relative to each other, thereby reducing the kinetic energy of the cylinder assembly 1's sway and thus reducing the sway amplitude of the cylinder assembly 1. This arrangement can protect the damping component set at the rotational connection of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, preventing the damping component from being damaged due to excessive force. It can even eliminate the damping component set at the rotational connection of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, making the assembly of the vibration damping assembly simpler. Furthermore, the energy reduction structure 4 is connected at the angle formed between the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, that is, the energy reduction structure is placed outside the rotational connection of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, which can effectively reduce the assembly difficulty and replacement difficulty of the energy reduction structure 4.

[0058] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the energy dissipation structure includes an elastic element, the two ends of which are connected to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, respectively. This configuration results in a simple and low-cost elastic element. The elastic force exerted by the elastic element during deformation can conveniently apply force to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, providing resistance when the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 rotate relative to each other.

[0059] Specifically, the elastic element can be a spring or an elastic metal sheet. The two ends of the elastic element are fixedly connected to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 respectively. When the cylinder assembly 1 is in the initial position, the elastic element is in an undeformed state. When the cylinder assembly 1 shakes, the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 rotate relative to each other, which can compress or stretch the elastic element to perform elastic deformation, so that the elastic force of the elastic element is applied to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, thereby making the elastic force applied by the elastic element opposite to the direction of the relative rotation of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3.

[0060] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the energy reduction structure 4 is a tension spring. This configuration simplifies the structure of the tension spring, makes it easy to install, and improves the assembly efficiency of the vibration damping components.

[0061] Specifically, the tension spring is a cylindrical spring formed by coiling an elastic metal strip. The tension spring is located outside the rotatable connection between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3. The two ends of the tension spring are connected to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 respectively. The first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 can be provided with grooves or through holes respectively. The two ends of the tension spring are provided with hooks. The hooks inside the two ends of the tension spring are respectively hooked to the grooves or through holes on the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 so that the tension spring is connected between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3.

[0062] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the first connector 2 is provided with a first hook portion 22, the second connector 3 is provided with a second hook portion 32, and the two ends of the tension spring are respectively connected to the first hook portion 22 and the second hook portion 32.

[0063] With this configuration, the first hook part 22 and the second hook part 32 provide a structural basis for the installation of the tension spring, making it convenient for the tension spring to be connected to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3.

[0064] Specifically, each end of the tension spring is provided with a hook, which is connected to the first hooking part 22 and the second hooking part 32 respectively. The first hooking part 22 can be a block provided on the first connecting member 2, with a through hole, and the hook on the tension spring can hook into the through hole. The second hooking part 32 can be a block provided on the second connecting member 3, with a through hole, and the hook on the tension spring can hook into the through hole. Alternatively, the first hooking part 22 can be a through hole on the first connecting member 2, and the second hooking part 32 can be a through hole on the second connecting member 3, with the hooks at both ends of the tension spring hooking into the through holes on the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 respectively.

[0065] When the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 are far apart, the first hook portion 22 and the second hook portion 32 can stretch the tension spring, thereby extending the tension spring and applying elastic forces in opposite directions to the first connector 2 and the second connector 3; when the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 are close to each other, the first hook portion 22 and the second hook portion 32 can compress the tension spring, thereby compressing the tension spring and applying elastic forces in opposite directions to the first connector 2 and the second connector 3.

[0066] In some embodiments, the energy dissipation structure includes a stretchable damping structure, which comprises a first rod segment, a second rod segment, and a damping element. The first rod segment and the second rod segment are stretchably connected, and the damping element is disposed at the connection between the first rod segment and the second rod segment. With this configuration, when the cylinder assembly 1 sways, the first rod segment and the second rod segment move relative to each other, causing the damping element to provide resistance to the relative movement of the first rod segment and the second rod segment. The stretchable damping structure provides resistance during the swaying of the cylinder assembly 1, consuming the kinetic energy of the swaying cylinder assembly 1 and reducing the amplitude of the swaying.

[0067] Specifically, the end of the first rod segment can be provided with a movable cavity, which has an opening exposed at the end of the first rod segment. One end of the second rod segment is inserted into the movable cavity of the first rod segment, allowing the first and second rod segments to slide together. The damping element can be a friction plate, which is disposed within the sliding cavity and abuts against the second rod segment. When the first and second rod segments slide relative to each other, the second rod segment rubs against the friction plate. Alternatively, the end of the second rod segment can be provided with a movable cavity, and the first rod segment can be movably inserted into the movable cavity. When the first rod segment slides relative to the second rod segment, the first rod segment rubs against the friction plate within its movable cavity.

[0068] The aforementioned damping element can also be selected as a fluid damper. The fluid damper is set in the movable cavity, and the first or second rod segment that is slidably connected to the movable cavity is sealed to the opening of the movable cavity. When the first and second rod segments slide relative to each other, they will agitate the fluid damper, so that the fluid damper provides resistance to the relative sliding of the first and second rod segments.

[0069] The first rod segment is rotatably connected to the first connecting member 2, and the second rod segment is rotatably connected to the second connecting member 3. Alternatively, the first rod segment can be rotatably connected to the second connecting member 3, and the second rod segment can be rotatably connected to the first connecting member 2.

[0070] In some embodiments, one of the first and second rod segments is provided with a connecting pin, and the other with a connecting sleeve. The connecting pin is slidably inserted into the connecting sleeve, and a damping element is disposed between the connecting sleeve and the connecting pin. With this configuration, the connecting pin and the connecting sleeve cooperate with each other, and the sliding of the connecting pin relative to the connecting sleeve enables the extension and retraction of the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment. The damping element provides resistance through friction when the connecting pin slides relative to the connecting sleeve, thereby consuming the resistance between the connecting pin and the connecting sleeve.

[0071] Specifically, the connecting sleeve can be selected to have an opening, and the connecting pin can be slidably connected to the connecting sleeve through the opening. The connecting sleeve can be set at the end of the first rod segment, and the connecting pin can be set at the end of the second rod segment. Alternatively, the connecting pin can be set at the end of the second rod segment, and the connecting sleeve can be set at the end of the first rod segment.

[0072] The damping element can be a friction plate, which is installed on the inner wall of the connecting sleeve. The connecting pin abuts against the friction plate within the connecting sleeve. As the connecting pin slides relative to the connecting sleeve, it rubs against the friction plate, providing resistance to the sliding of the connecting pin relative to the connecting sleeve. Alternatively, the opening between the connecting pin and the connecting sleeve can be sealed with a rubber ring or adhesive ring. The space inside the connecting sleeve is filled with fluid damping. When the connecting pin slides relative to the connecting sleeve, it drives the flow of fluid damping, which in turn provides resistance to the sliding of the connecting pin relative to the connecting sleeve.

[0073] Reference Figures 3 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the first connector 2 is provided with a rotating shaft 21, and the second connector 3 is provided with a rotating hole 31. The rotating shaft 21 and the rotating hole 31 are movably inserted into each other so that the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 are rotatably connected.

[0074] With this configuration, the rotating shaft 21 is movably inserted into the rotating hole 31, which allows the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 to be rotatably connected. The rotating shaft 21 provides a pivot for the rotation of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, thereby improving the stability of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 when they rotate relative to each other.

[0075] Specifically, the rotating shaft portion 21 can be selected as a cylindrical structure protruding along the axial direction of the cylindrical assembly 1. The axis of the rotating hole 31 is arranged in the same direction as the axial direction of the cylindrical assembly 1. The rotating shaft portion 21 is inserted into the rotating hole 31. The side wall of the rotating shaft portion 21 is in contact with the side wall of the rotating hole 31, or the side wall of the rotating shaft portion 21 and the side wall of the rotating hole 31 are spaced apart from each other. When the first connecting member 2 rotates relative to the second connecting member 3, the rotating shaft portion 21 rotates in the rotating hole 31, that is, the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 rotate relative to each other with the rotating shaft portion 21 as the axis of rotation.

[0076] The end of the first connector 2 away from the cylinder assembly 1 can be optionally formed as a first panel, and a pivot portion 21 is provided on the first panel, the pivot portion 21 being perpendicular to the first panel. The end of the second connector 3 away from the housing or the lifting rod 11 forms a second panel, and a rotating hole 31 is provided on the second panel and penetrates through the second panel, so that the first panel of the first connector 2 and the second panel of the second connector 3 are fitted together, allowing the pivot portion 21 to be movably inserted into the rotating hole 31.

[0077] When the portion of the first connector 2 with the pivot 21 is below the second connector 3, the end of the pivot 21 away from the first connector 2 may have a limiting protrusion. The diameter of the limiting protrusion is larger than the diameter of the rotating hole 31. When the pivot 21 is inserted into the rotating hole 31, the limiting protrusion on the pivot 21 prevents the pivot 21 from disengaging from the rotating hole 31. When the portion of the first connector 2 with the pivot 21 is above the second connector 3, the pivot 21 may be rotatably inserted into the rotating hole 31, and the pivot 21 will not come out of the rotating hole 31 due to the weight of the first connector 2 itself.

[0078] The first connector 2 has a rotating shaft 21 at one end and is connected to the cylinder assembly 1 at the other end; the second connector 3 has a rotating hole 31 at one end and is connected to the housing or the lifting rod 11 at the other end. This arrangement makes full use of the length of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3.

[0079] Reference Figures 5 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the rotating shaft 21 includes a main shaft 211 and a surrounding plate 212. The surrounding plate 212 is arranged around the main shaft 211. A mounting groove 34 is formed on the second connecting member 3. A rotating hole 31 is disposed at the bottom of the mounting groove 34. The main shaft 211 passes through the rotating hole 31 and is placed in the mounting groove 34. The surrounding plate 212 is disposed in the mounting groove 34 and abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove 34.

[0080] With this configuration, the main shaft 211 serves as the pivot for the relative rotation of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3. The surrounding plate 212 can rub against the bottom of the mounting groove 34 when the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 rotate relative to each other, thereby increasing the resistance when the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 rotate relative to each other, so as to consume the energy of the swaying of the cylinder assembly 1 and reduce the displacement of the swaying of the cylinder assembly 1.

[0081] Specifically, the main shaft 211 is mounted on the first connecting member 2. The main shaft 211 is a cylindrical structure and extends along the axial direction of the cylindrical assembly 1. The surrounding plate 212 is an annular plate and is arranged around the main shaft 211 so that the axis of the main shaft 211 coincides with the axis of the surrounding plate 212.

[0082] The aforementioned mounting groove 34 can be selected as a groove formed by the second connecting member 3 recessed along the axial direction of the cylindrical assembly 1. The rotating hole 31 penetrates the bottom of the mounting groove 34. The main shaft 211 is inserted into the mounting groove 34 through the opening of the mounting groove 34 and is movably connected with the rotating hole 31. The surrounding plate 212 also enters the mounting groove 34 through the opening of the mounting groove 34. The surrounding plate 212 abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove 34 in the mounting groove 34, so that when the first connecting member 2 rotates relative to the second connecting member 3, the surrounding plate 212 rubs against the bottom of the mounting groove 34 as the first connecting member 2 rotates.

[0083] Reference Figures 3 to 9As shown, in some embodiments, the main shaft 211 includes multiple elastic sub-shafts arranged in a circle. Each elastic sub-shaft has a snap-fit ​​portion 213 at one end away from the first connector 2. The rotating hole 31 penetrates the bottom of the mounting groove 34. The multiple elastic sub-shafts pass through the rotating hole 31 so that the multiple snap-fit ​​portions 213 are snap-fitted to the side of the second connector 3 facing away from the opening of the mounting groove 34.

[0084] With this configuration, by moving multiple elastic sub-shafts closer to each other and further away from each other, multiple snap-fit ​​parts can be moved to the side of the second connector 3 facing away from the slot 34, and multiple snap-fit ​​parts can be snap-fitted with the second connector 3, thereby preventing the rotating shaft part 21 from coming out of the rotating hole 31; and improving the stability of the rotating connection between the rotating shaft part 21 and the rotating hole 31.

[0085] Specifically, the elastic sub-shaft extends axially along the cylindrical assembly 1, and can be bent relative to the first connecting member 2. Multiple elastic sub-shafts can approach and move away from each other. The first connecting member 2 can be configured with a reference line coinciding with the axis of the rotating hole 31. Multiple elastic sub-shafts are arranged around this reference line, so that they are arranged circumferentially on a first circle centered on the reference line. A snap-fit ​​portion is located on the side of the elastic sub-shaft facing away from the reference line along the radial direction of the first circle. The side of the snap-fit ​​portion away from the elastic sub-shaft is on a second circle centered on the reference line. The diameter of the second circle is larger than the diameter of the first circle, and the diameter of the first circle is smaller than or equal to the diameter of the rotating hole 31, so that multiple elastic sub-shafts can pass through the rotating hole 31, and the shaft formed by the multiple elastic sub-shafts can rotate within the rotating hole 31.

[0086] The diameter of the second circle is larger than the diameter of the rotating hole 31. When the rotating shaft 21 is inserted into the rotating hole 31, the multiple elastic sub-shafts move closer to each other so that the diameter of the circle where the multiple snap-fit ​​parts are located is reduced so that it can pass through the rotating hole 31. After the multiple elastic sub-shafts are inserted into the rotating hole 31, the multiple elastic sub-shafts move away from each other under the action of their own elastic force, so that the diameter of the second circle where the multiple snap-fit ​​parts are located is restored, so that the snap-fit ​​parts abut against the side of the second connector 3 facing away from the groove of the mounting groove 34, thereby preventing the rotating shaft 21 from detaching from the rotating hole 31.

[0087] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the first connector 2 is provided with a limiting plate 24, which is disposed on the outside of the groove wall of the mounting groove 34. The limiting plate 24 can cooperate with the second connector 3 along the circumferential stop of the main shaft 211 to limit the maximum value of the included angle between the second connector 3 and the first connector 2.

[0088] With this configuration, the limiting plate 24 and the surrounding plate 212 cooperate with each other to limit the positions of the second connecting member 3 and the first connecting member 2. The limiting plate 24 can also control the maximum value of the included angle between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, so as to avoid the relative rotation angle of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 being too large, so as to avoid affecting the energy reduction structure 4 and thus affecting its effect of reducing the kinetic energy of the shaking of the cylinder assembly 1.

[0089] Specifically, the limiting plate 24 can also be an arc-shaped plate. The limiting plate 24 and the surrounding plate 212 are spaced apart radially along the main shaft 211, and the distance between the surrounding plate 212 and the limiting plate 24 is greater than or equal to the thickness of the groove wall of the mounting groove 34, so that when the surrounding plate 212 is in the mounting groove 34, the limiting plate 24 is on the outside of the mounting groove 34. Alternatively, the limiting plate 24 can be a flat plate, set on the first connecting member 2 and spaced apart from the surrounding plate 212, so that when the surrounding plate 212 is in the mounting groove 34, the limiting plate 24 is on the outside of the mounting groove 34, thereby limiting the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3.

[0090] The aforementioned main shaft 211 typically has a diameter smaller than the rotating hole 31. When the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 rotate, the second connector 3 will shift relative to the first connector 2 in the radial direction of the main shaft 211. The limiting plate 24 and the surrounding plate 212 can limit the groove wall of the mounting groove 34, reduce the shift of the second connector 3 relative to the first connector 2 in the radial direction of the main shaft 211, and improve the stability of the relative rotation trajectory of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3.

[0091] Furthermore, the limiting plate 24 is located on the outer side of the mounting groove 34, and thus lies on the path of rotation of the second connecting member 3 relative to the first connecting member 2. When the side of the second connecting member 3 abuts against the limiting plate 24, the limiting plate 24 restricts further rotation of the second connecting member 3 relative to the first connecting member 2. By controlling the position of the limiting plate 24 in the direction surrounding the enclosure 212 and the length of the limiting plate 24, the maximum distance that the second connecting member 3 can rotate relative to the first connecting member 2 can be controlled, thereby controlling the maximum angle between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3.

[0092] When the relative rotation angle between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 is too large, and the energy dissipation structure 4 is a spring or tension spring, the relative rotation of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 will cause the deformation of the spring or tension spring to exceed the range of elastic deformation, affecting the effectiveness of the energy dissipation structure 4 in dissipating the kinetic energy of the cylinder assembly 1 during swaying. When the energy dissipation structure 4 is a telescopic structure, if the relative rotation angle between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 is too large, the two telescopic rods may disengage from each other, preventing the energy dissipation structure 4 from continuing to dissipate the energy of the cylinder assembly 1 during swaying.

[0093] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a damping ring 5 is provided between the enclosure 212 and the inner wall of the mounting groove 34. The damping ring 5 is sleeved on the enclosure 212, with the inner side of the damping ring 5 abutting against the enclosure 212 and the outer side of the damping ring 5 abutting against the groove wall of the mounting groove 34.

[0094] Specifically, the damping ring 5 is a ring structure made of wear-resistant material. The damping ring 5 is sleeved on the surrounding plate 212. The inner diameter of the damping ring 5 is equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the surrounding plate 212, so that the inner side of the damping ring 5 can abut against the surrounding plate 212. The thickness of the damping ring 5 is equal to or slightly larger than the distance between the surrounding plate 212 and the groove wall of the mounting groove 34, so that when the damping ring 5 is sleeved on the outside of the surrounding plate 212 and inside the mounting groove 34, the outer side of the damping ring 5 abuts against the groove wall of the mounting groove 34.

[0095] When the shaft 21 rotates, the damping ring 5 can rotate with the shaft 21 to rub against the inner wall of the mounting groove 34 and provide resistance when the shaft 21 rotates, or the damping ring and the mounting groove 34 remain relatively stationary, so that the shaft 21 rubs against the inner side of the damping ring 5 and the damping ring 5 provides resistance when the shaft 21 rotates.

[0096] Reference Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, a suspension rod 11 is provided on the outside of the cylindrical assembly 1, and the cylindrical assembly 1 is suspended in the box by the suspension rod 11; a rotating shaft 21 is provided at one end of the first connecting member 2, and a rotating part 23 is provided at the other end of the first connecting member 2, the rotating part 23 being rotatably connected to the cylindrical assembly 1; a rotating hole 31 is provided at one end of the second connecting member 3, the second connecting member 3 having a connecting hole 33, and the suspension rod 11 being movably inserted through the connecting hole 33. With this configuration, the rotating part 23 serves as a rotatable connection structure with the cylindrical assembly 1, and the connecting hole 33 can be adapted to the suspension rod 11, allowing the suspension rod 11 to be inserted through the connecting hole 33, so that the second connecting member 3 can rotate relative to the suspension rod 11. Even if the cylindrical assembly 1 sways axially, causing the second connecting member 3 to be subjected to a force along the axial direction of the cylindrical assembly 1, the second connecting member 3 can slide along the suspension rod 11 through the connecting hole 33, preventing the second connecting member 3 from bending and deforming axially in the cylindrical assembly 1.

[0097] Specifically, a hanger 11 extending along the axial direction of the cylinder assembly 1 can be provided between the cylinder assembly 1 and the housing. One end of the hanger 11 is connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the cylinder assembly 1, so that the cylinder assembly 1 is suspended and installed in the housing.

[0098] The aforementioned suspension rod 11 can be an elastic suspension rod. One end of the suspension rod 11 is connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the cylinder assembly 1. Multiple suspension rods 11 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the cylinder assembly 1, suspending the cylinder assembly 1 within the housing. When the cylinder assembly 1 rotates, the elastic deformation of the multiple suspension rods 11 absorbs the axial displacement and impact of the cylinder assembly 1. Alternatively, the suspension rod 11 can be a rigid suspension rod, which can transmit the force of the cylinder assembly 1's swaying to the housing, causing the housing and cylinder assembly 1 to sway together, reducing the distance the cylinder assembly 1 moves relative to the housing.

[0099] The aforementioned rotating part 23 can be a hollow cylindrical structure, with its axial direction aligned with that of the cylindrical assembly 1. A pin 6 can be movably inserted into the interior of the cylindrical structure, and the pin 6 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylindrical assembly 1, allowing the rotating part 23 to rotate around the pin 6, thus achieving a rotatable connection between the first connecting member 2 and the cylindrical assembly 1. Alternatively, the rotating part 23 can be a through hole located at the end of the first connecting member 2 away from the cylindrical assembly 1, with the axis of the through hole aligned with the axial direction of the cylindrical assembly 1. A pin 6 can be movably inserted into the through hole, and the pin 6 is fixedly connected to the cylindrical assembly 1, allowing the rotating part 23 to rotate around the pin 6.

[0100] The axis of the connecting hole 33 and the axis of the rotating hole 31 are both in the same direction as the cylindrical assembly 1. Optionally, a hanger 11 can be provided on the outside of the cylindrical assembly 1, extending axially along the cylindrical assembly 1. One end of the hanger 11 is connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the bottom of the cylindrical assembly 1. The hanger 11 is inserted into the connecting hole 33, allowing the second connecting member 3 to rotate relative to the hanger 11. Alternatively, a protrusion and a rotating column can be provided on the inner wall of the housing. The rotating column is located on the top or bottom side of the protrusion, extending axially along the cylindrical assembly 1. The rotating column is inserted into the connecting hole 33 and can rotate within the connecting hole 33, thereby allowing the second connecting member 3 to rotate relative to the housing.

[0101] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, along the axial direction of the connecting hole 33, from the middle position of the connecting hole 33 towards both ends of the connecting hole 33, the diameter of the connecting hole 33 gradually increases, and the lifting rod 11 is movably inserted into the connecting hole 33. The second connecting member 3 can move around the lifting rod 11 with multiple degrees of freedom. With this configuration, the hole wall of the connecting hole 33 can form an inclined surface, which can guide the lifting rod 11 when it is inserted into the connecting hole 33. Furthermore, even if the hole wall in the middle of the connecting hole 33 contacts the lifting rod 11 after the lifting rod 11 is inserted into the connecting hole 33, the hole wall of the connecting hole 33 will not affect the swing of the lifting rod 11 in the connecting hole 33. Through the mutual cooperation between the connecting hole 33 and the lifting rod 11, the degree of freedom of movement of the second connecting member 3 is increased. When the cylinder assembly 1 sways in multiple directions, the vibration damping component can adapt to the swaying of the cylinder assembly 1 in multiple directions.

[0102] Specifically, the diameter of the connecting hole 33 can be larger than that of the rod 11, so that after the rod 11 is inserted through the connecting hole 33, the second connecting member 3 can rotate around the rod 11, and when the cylinder assembly 1 is displaced in the axial direction of the cylinder assembly 1, the first connecting member 2 can drive the second connecting member 3 to slide along the rod 11.

[0103] Alternatively, the diameter of the connecting hole 33 can be equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the rod 11. After the rod 11 passes through the connecting hole 33, the second connecting member 3 can overcome the friction between the rod 11 and the inner wall of the connecting hole 33 and rotate relative to the rod 11. When the cylinder assembly 1 is displaced in the axial direction of the cylinder assembly 1, the first connecting member 2 can drive the second connecting member 3 to overcome the friction between the rod 11 and the inner wall of the connecting hole 33 and slide along the rod 11.

[0104] When the diameter of the connecting hole 33 is larger than the diameter of the hanger 11, only a portion of the side wall of the hanger 11 can abut against the wall of the connecting hole 33, allowing the hanger 11 to swing radially within the connecting hole 33 and to be tilted relative to the axis of the connecting hole 33. Alternatively, the diameter of the connecting hole 33 can be equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the hanger 11, and the height of the hole wall of the connecting hole 33 can be smaller, resulting in a smaller contact area between the hole wall of the connecting hole 33 and the hanger 11 without affecting the swinging of the hanger 11 within the connecting hole 33.

[0105] The middle portion of the wall of the connecting hole 33 can be raised to form an arc-shaped surface. Alternatively, the wall of the connecting hole 33 can be formed by two inclined annular surfaces, which are close to each other radially towards the axis of the connecting hole 33. The minimum diameter of the connecting hole 33 can be larger than the diameter of the hanger 11, or equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the hanger 11. Due to the raised middle portion of the wall of the connecting hole 33, the contact area between the minimum diameter of the connecting hole 33 and the hanger 11 is small, which will not affect the swing of the hanger 11 in the connecting hole 33.

[0106] Alternatively, the middle part of the wall of the connecting hole 33 can be raised to form an arc-shaped surface. When the connecting hole 33 swings, the lifting rod 11 can abut against the arc-shaped surface and tilt relative to the axis of the connecting hole 33, so that the arc-shaped surface guides the swing of the lifting rod 11. The lifting rod 11 moves along the arc-shaped surface when swinging, so that the lifting rod 11 will not directly collide with the edge of the connecting hole 33, avoiding damage to the lifting rod 11 and the connecting hole 33.

[0107] Reference Figures 1 to 9 As shown, a second aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, including a housing, a tube assembly 1, and a hanging rod 11; the tube assembly 1 is disposed in the housing; the hanging rod 11 connects the housing and the tube assembly 1; and a vibration damping component as described in any of the preceding claims, one end of the vibration damping component being connected to the tube assembly 1 and the other end being connected to at least one of the hanging rod 11 and the housing.

[0108] Specifically, the clothing processing equipment can be a washing machine or a dryer. The drum assembly 1 can rotate inside the box. The axis of the drum assembly 1 can be in the same direction as the height direction of the box, or it can be perpendicular to the height direction of the box.

[0109] By installing a vibration damping component in the garment processing equipment, when the tubular assembly 1 rotates and causes swaying, the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 rotate relative to each other as the tubular assembly 1 sways. The energy reduction structure 4 provides resistance to the relative rotation of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, thereby reducing the amplitude of the relative rotation of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, thus consuming the kinetic energy of the swaying of the tubular assembly 1 and reducing the displacement of the tubular assembly during swaying. Furthermore, it can protect the damping component provided at the rotational connection of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, preventing the damping component from being damaged due to excessive force.

[0110] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, there are multiple vibration damping components, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the cylindrical assembly 1. This arrangement allows multiple vibration damping components to simultaneously absorb the energy generated by the swaying of the cylindrical assembly 1, thereby rapidly reducing the displacement of the cylindrical assembly 1 during swaying.

[0111] Specifically, multiple vibration damping components can be set at equal intervals. The number of vibration damping components can be three or four. When the cylinder assembly 1 shakes, it will have displacement in multiple directions perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder assembly 1. Multiple vibration damping components can absorb the energy of the cylinder assembly 1 shaking in multiple directions, thereby quickly reducing the amount of displacement of the cylinder assembly 1 shaking.

[0112] In practical use, the vibration damping component and clothing treatment equipment provided in this application are rotatably connected to the rotating part 23. The pin 6 is connected to the outside of the cylinder assembly 1, the rotating shaft part 21 is rotatably connected to the rotating hole 31, and the hanging rod 11 passes through the connecting hole 33. The tension spring of the energy reduction structure 4 is connected between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3.

[0113] When the cylinder assembly 1 is not rotating, the included angle between the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 is a set angle. When the cylinder assembly 1 rotates and sways in the housing, when the cylinder assembly 1 moves toward the vibration damping component or tilts toward the vibration damping component, the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 move closer to each other, making the included angle between them less than the set angle. The tension spring is compressed, so that the tension spring applies elastic forces in opposite directions to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 respectively. The elastic force of the tension spring prevents the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 from continuing to move toward each other, thereby reducing the range of relative rotation of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, so as to prevent the cylinder assembly 1 from continuing to move. The elastic force of the tension spring pushes the cylinder assembly 1 back to the initial position, reducing the displacement of the cylinder assembly 1 when it sways.

[0114] When the cylinder assembly 1 moves away from the housing, the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 move away from each other, making the included angle between them greater than a set angle. The tension spring is stretched, and the tension spring applies elastic forces in opposite directions to the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 respectively. The elastic force of the tension spring prevents the first connector 2 and the second connector 3 from continuing to move in the direction of moving away from each other, thereby reducing the range of relative rotation of the first connector 2 and the second connector 3, so as to prevent the cylinder assembly 1 from continuing to move. The elastic force of the tension spring pushes the cylinder assembly 1 back to the initial position, reducing the displacement of the cylinder assembly 1 when it shakes.

[0115] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0116] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A vibration damping component applied to a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising a housing, a cylindrical assembly disposed within the housing, and a suspension rod connecting the housing and the cylindrical assembly, wherein one end of the vibration damping component is connected to the cylindrical assembly and the other end is connected to at least one of the suspension rod and the housing, characterized in that, The vibration damping assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, and an energy dissipation structure. The first connector and the second connector are rotatably connected and set at an angle. The energy dissipation structure is connected at the angle formed between the first connector and the second connector to provide resistance when the first connector and the second connector rotate relative to each other.

2. The vibration damping component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy reduction structure includes an elastic element, the two ends of which are connected to the first connector and the second connector, respectively.

3. The vibration damping component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element is a tension spring.

4. The vibration damping component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connector is provided with a first hook portion, and the second connector is provided with a second hook portion. The two ends of the tension spring are respectively connected to the first hook portion and the second hook portion.

5. The vibration damping component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The energy reduction structure includes a stretchable damping structure, which includes a first rod segment, a second rod segment, and a damping element. The first rod segment and the second rod segment are stretchably connected, and the damping element is located at the connection between the first rod segment and the second rod segment.

6. The vibration damping component according to claim 5, characterized in that, One of the first rod segment and the second rod segment is provided with a connecting pin, and the other is provided with a connecting sleeve. The connecting pin is slidably inserted into the connecting sleeve, and the damping element is provided between the connecting sleeve and the connecting pin.

7. The vibration damping component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector has a rotating shaft, and the second connector has a rotating hole. The rotating shaft is movably inserted into the rotating hole so that the first connector and the second connector are rotatably connected.

8. The vibration damping component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating shaft includes a main shaft and a surrounding plate. The surrounding plate is arranged around the main shaft. A mounting groove is formed on the second connecting member. The rotating hole is located at the bottom of the mounting groove. The main shaft passes through the rotating hole and is placed in the mounting groove. The surrounding plate is located in the mounting groove and abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove.

9. The vibration damping component according to claim 8, characterized in that, A damping ring is provided between the enclosure plate and the inner wall of the mounting groove. The damping ring is sleeved on the enclosure plate, with the inner side of the damping ring abutting against the enclosure plate and the outer side of the damping ring abutting against the groove wall of the mounting groove.

10. The vibration damping component according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is disposed at one end of the first connector, and the other end of the first connector is provided with a rotating part, which is rotatably connected to the cylinder assembly. The rotating hole is located at one end of the second connector, and the second connector has a connecting hole, through which the rod is movably inserted.

11. The vibration damping component according to claim 10, characterized in that, Along the axial direction of the connecting hole, from the middle of the connecting hole toward both ends of the connecting hole, the diameter of the connecting hole gradually increases, the lifting rod is movably inserted into the connecting hole, and the second connecting member can move around the lifting rod with multiple degrees of freedom.

12. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; The cylindrical assembly is disposed within the housing; A boom connects the housing and the cylindrical assembly; And a vibration damping assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein one end of the vibration damping assembly is connected to the cylinder assembly and the other end is connected to at least one of the hanger and the housing.

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