Front plate assembly and laundry treating apparatus having the same

Abstract

The present application relates to clothes treatment equipment, and particularly provides a front plate assembly and clothes treatment equipment with the same, aiming at solving the inconvenient maintenance problem of the existing multi-cylinder clothes treatment equipment. To this end, the clothes treatment equipment of the present application comprises a first cylinder and an additional cylinder arranged in a cabinet, the additional cylinder is located above the first cylinder, the volume of the additional cylinder is smaller than that of the first cylinder, and the rear part of the additional cylinder and the top part of the first cylinder surround to form a component space for accommodating components. The front plate assembly comprises a first front plate and a second front plate arranged separately at the front part of the cabinet, the first front plate is opposite to the first cylinder, and the second front plate is opposite to the additional cylinder. The above arrangement improves the maintainability and operation convenience of the equipment, effectively saves the maintenance time and cost, and improves the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of garment processing equipment, and specifically provides a front panel assembly and garment processing equipment having the front panel assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Multi-tube garment handling equipment is becoming increasingly popular among consumers because it can process different types of clothing simultaneously, thus improving garment handling efficiency. However, the design of this type of equipment also presents a series of challenges.

[0003] Because multi-tube garment processing equipment houses multiple garment processing tubes, its internal space is extremely compact. Compared to single-tube garment processing equipment, multi-tube equipment requires a more complex internal structure. This complexity becomes a major obstacle when it comes to maintaining or replacing certain components within the equipment. Maintenance personnel often need to follow a very complicated procedure to access the parts requiring repair or replacement. In some cases, they may have to disassemble a large portion of the machine to locate the faulty component, which not only wastes a lot of time and increases maintenance costs but also leads to longer downtime and inconvenience for users.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a new front panel assembly and a garment processing device having the front panel assembly to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problem of inconvenient maintenance of existing multi-tube garment processing equipment.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a front panel assembly for a garment processing device, the garment processing device including a first tube and an auxiliary tube disposed within a housing, the auxiliary tube being located above the first tube, the volume of the auxiliary tube being smaller than the volume of the first tube, the rear portion of the auxiliary tube and the top of the first tube forming a component space for accommodating components, the front panel assembly including a first front panel and a second front panel separately disposed at the front of the housing, the first front panel being opposite to the first tube, and the second front panel being opposite to the auxiliary tube.

[0007] In the optional technical solution of the front panel assembly of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the auxiliary tube includes a first auxiliary tube and a second auxiliary tube, both of which are smaller in volume than the first tube. The first auxiliary tube and the second auxiliary tube are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing, and the second front panel is simultaneously opposite to the first auxiliary tube and the second auxiliary tube.

[0008] In the optional technical solution of the front panel assembly of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the garment processing equipment further includes a second cylinder disposed inside the housing, the second cylinder being located above the auxiliary cylinder, and the front panel assembly further includes a third front panel separately disposed at the front of the housing, the third front panel being opposite to the second cylinder.

[0009] In the optional technical solution of the front panel assembly of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the housing includes a support frame, the front panel assembly is detachably installed on the front of the support frame, and the first front panel, the second front panel and the third front panel are in contact with each other.

[0010] In the optional technical solution of the front panel assembly of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the second front panel has a first clothing inlet and a second clothing inlet. The clothing processing equipment also includes a first door and a second door. The first door is used to open and close the first clothing inlet, and the second door is used to open and close the second clothing inlet. The first clothing inlet is used to be sealed and connected to the first auxiliary cylinder, and the second clothing inlet is used to be sealed and connected to the second auxiliary cylinder. The front panel assembly also includes a first screen and a second screen disposed on the second front panel. The first screen is located above the first door, and the second screen is located above the second door.

[0011] In an optional technical solution for the front panel assembly of the aforementioned garment processing equipment, an opening is provided on the second front panel between the first screen and the second screen, and the opening is used to install an openable and closable detergent dispensing structure.

[0012] In the optional technical solution of the front panel assembly of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the second front panel includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate is located above the second plate, and the second plate is recessed inward relative to the first plate. The first clothing inlet and the second clothing inlet are both disposed on the second plate, and the first screen and the second screen are both disposed on the first plate.

[0013] In the optional technical solution of the front panel assembly of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the first door has a first handle on the side of the second door in the width direction near the second door, the second door has a second handle on the side of the first door in the width direction near the first door, and the second front panel has an installation space between the first door and the second door. The installation space is used to install a push plate structure, the push plate structure is rotatably connected to the second front panel, and the push plate structure is used to hide the first handle and the second handle.

[0014] In the optional technical solutions of the front panel assembly of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, both the first door and the second door are square doors.

[0015] In another aspect, the present invention also provides a garment processing apparatus comprising the front panel assembly described in any of the above embodiments.

[0016] Those skilled in the art will understand that the garment processing device of the present invention includes a first tube and an auxiliary tube disposed within a housing. The auxiliary tube is located above the first tube, and the volume of the auxiliary tube is smaller than that of the first tube. The rear part of the auxiliary tube and the top of the first tube form a component space for accommodating components. The front panel assembly includes a first front panel and a second front panel separately disposed at the front of the housing. The first front panel is opposite to the first tube, and the second front panel is opposite to the auxiliary tube.

[0017] The smaller auxiliary cylinder has a shallower depth, so the component space formed by its rear end and the top surface of the first cylinder together has a large depth and an open top, making this space more suitable for placing components that are easy to maintain. Combined with the separate design of the first and second front plates of this invention, compared with the maintenance blind spots in the corner areas of traditional multi-cylinder equipment, this invention allows for visual maintenance through the operation window formed by disassembling the second front plate. Only the second front plate needs to be removed to obtain a through-pass operation channel, without the need to dismantle a large number of structures as in traditional equipment. There is no need to move the cylinder position during simple maintenance, which improves the maintainability and ease of operation of the equipment, effectively saves maintenance time and costs, and enhances the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of each cylinder inside the casing of the garment processing device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front structure of the garment processing device of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second front plate of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 1-House; 2-First cylinder; 3-Additional cylinder; 31-First additional cylinder; 32-Second additional cylinder; 4-Second cylinder; 51-First front panel; 52-Second front panel; 521-Opening; 522-First panel; 523-Second panel; 53-Third front panel; 54-First screen; 55-Second screen; 61-First door; 62-Second door; 7-Detergent dispensing structure; 8-Push plate structure. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications.

[0025] It should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] To address the problem of inconvenient maintenance in existing multi-tube garment processing equipment, this invention provides a garment processing device and its front panel assembly. A brief introduction to the garment processing device and front panel assembly of this invention follows.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the garment processing equipment includes a first cylinder 2 and an auxiliary cylinder 3 disposed inside the housing 1. The auxiliary cylinder 3 is located above the first cylinder 2, and the volume of the auxiliary cylinder 3 is smaller than that of the first cylinder 2. The rear part of the auxiliary cylinder 3 and the top of the first cylinder 2 form a component space for accommodating components. The front panel assembly 5 includes a first front panel 51 and a second front panel 52 separately disposed at the front of the housing 1. The first front panel 51 is opposite to the first cylinder 2, and the second front panel 52 is opposite to the auxiliary cylinder 3.

[0028] The smaller auxiliary cylinder 3 has a smaller depth, so the component space formed by its rear end and the top surface of the first cylinder 2 has a large depth and an open top, making this space more suitable for placing components that are easy to maintain. Combined with the split design of the first front plate 51 and the second front plate 52 of this invention, compared with the maintenance blind spots in the corner areas of traditional multi-cylinder equipment, this invention can directly perform visual maintenance through the operation window formed by disassembling the second front plate 52. Only the second front plate 52 needs to be removed to obtain a through operation channel, without the need to dismantle a large number of structures as in traditional equipment. There is no need to move the cylinder position during simple maintenance, which improves the maintainability and operation convenience of the equipment, effectively saves maintenance time and costs, and enhances the user experience.

[0029] Furthermore, users can individually replace or upgrade the first front panel 51 or the second front panel 52 as needed. During upgrades or modifications to modules such as the first cylinder 2, if the size of the first cylinder 2 changes, or if new pipelines require adjustments such as opening holes in the front panel, users only need to remove the first front panel 51 and replace it with a new one. In this way, partial replacements can be made to address new needs or changes without requiring complex modifications to the entire device.

[0030] The following describes a specific embodiment of the garment processing apparatus and the front panel assembly 5 of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0031] The clothing processing device of the present invention can be a washing machine, a washer-dryer combo, or a dryer, etc. It includes a housing 1 and a first drum 2, an auxiliary drum 3, and a second drum 4 arranged sequentially from bottom to top within the housing 1. The auxiliary drum 3 includes a first auxiliary drum 31 and a second auxiliary drum 32 arranged side-by-side along the width direction of the housing 1. The first auxiliary drum 31 and the second auxiliary drum 32 have equal volumes, and both are smaller than the first drum 2 and the second drum 4. The rear portions of the first auxiliary drum 31 and the second auxiliary drum 32, together with the top of the first drum 2, form a component space for accommodating components. This component space can be used to place a detergent storage box, an electrical control box, a pump body, and / or sensors, etc. The specific components placed therein can be adjusted according to the specific structure of the clothing processing device. The first drum 2, the first auxiliary drum 31, and the second auxiliary drum 32 each have a rotatable inner drum. The second drum 4 can be used as a drying drum, which can be dried using a heat pump system.

[0032] The rated capacity of the first drum 2 for handling clothes can be designed to be 6-12 kg, suitable for washing and caring for ordinary clothes and bedding. The rated capacity of both the first auxiliary drum 31 and the second auxiliary drum 32 for handling clothes can be designed to be 1-5 kg, suitable for washing and caring for small items such as underwear and socks. Specifically, the first drum 2 is designed to handle 10 kg, and both the first auxiliary drum 31 and the second auxiliary drum 32 are designed to handle 4 kg. It should be noted that the above value ranges are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. This invention can adjust its specific value ranges according to actual applications or experimental data, as long as the volume of both the first auxiliary drum 31 and the second auxiliary drum 32 is smaller than the volume of the first drum 2. These adjustments do not deviate from the principle of this invention and are all within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0033] Possibly, the housing 1 includes a support frame, a bottom plate, a top plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, a back plate, and a front plate. The back plate is located at the back of the support frame, the first and second side plates are located on opposite sides of the support frame, the front plate is located at the front of the support frame, the base is located at the bottom of the support frame, and the top plate is located at the top of the support frame. The first side plate, the second side plate, the back plate, and the front plate together form a square annular cylindrical structure, with the top plate and the bottom plate covering both ends of the cylindrical structure. It is understood that in the following description of the invention, the direction from the first side plate to the second side plate is the width direction of the housing 1, the direction from the front plate to the back plate is the front-rear direction, and the direction from the top plate to the bottom plate is the vertical direction.

[0034] The front panel includes three separate front panels, namely a first front panel 51, a second front panel 52, and a third front panel 53, arranged sequentially from bottom to top. All three panels are detachably mounted on the support frame, for example, by bolts and / or clips. The first front panel 51, the second front panel 52, and the third front panel 53 are in contact with each other. Specifically, each of the first front panel 51, the second front panel 52, and the third front panel 53 may have inwardly bent edges on all four sides. These edges connect them to each other and can also be mounted on the support frame and / or the corresponding first side panel and second side panel via these edges.

[0035] Specifically, the first front plate 51 is opposite to the first cylinder 2, the second front plate 52 is opposite to both the first auxiliary cylinder 31 and the second auxiliary cylinder 32, and the third front plate 53 is opposite to the second cylinder 4. It can be understood that "opposite" means directly opposite, that is, in the front-rear direction of the housing 1, the first front plate 51 can cover the first cylinder 2, the second front plate 52 can cover the first auxiliary cylinder 31 and the second auxiliary cylinder 32, and the third front plate 53 can cover the second cylinder 4.

[0036] Since the first cylinder 2, the auxiliary cylinder 3, and the second cylinder 4 are distributed sequentially from bottom to top within the housing 1, the auxiliary cylinder 3 includes a first auxiliary cylinder 31 and a second auxiliary cylinder 32 arranged side by side in the width direction. The volumes of the first auxiliary cylinder 31 and the second auxiliary cylinder 32 are smaller than those of the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 4. This results in the component space formed by the rear ends of the first auxiliary cylinder 31 and the second auxiliary cylinder 32 together with the top surface of the first cylinder 2 having a large depth and an open top. Furthermore, the area between the first auxiliary cylinder 31 and the second auxiliary cylinder 32 forms a maintenance passage that vertically penetrates into the component space. Combined with the separate arrangement of the first front plate 51, the second front plate 52, and the third front plate 53, when the second front plate 52 is disassembled, the operating window simultaneously exposes the open area at the top of the component space and the passage between the first auxiliary cylinder 31 and the second auxiliary cylinder 32, forming an "L"-shaped bidirectional operating path. Maintenance personnel can either directly access the top of the component through the top opening or horizontally extend tools along the passage to perform component maintenance. Unlike traditional equipment, it eliminates the need to dismantle numerous connecting structures and allows for simple maintenance without requiring the relocation of the cylinder. This improves the maintainability and ease of operation of the equipment, effectively saving maintenance time and costs, and enhancing the user experience.

[0037] On the other hand, since the front panel assembly 5 is detachably installed at the front of the support frame, the first front panel 51, the second front panel 52 and the third front panel 53 are in contact with each other, so that the front panels do not need to be connected by bolts or other connectors. Therefore, when disassembling the front panel, only the connector between the front panel and the support frame needs to be removed, which improves the convenience of maintenance.

[0038] When upgrading the equipment, the separate design of the first front panel 51, the second front panel 52, and the third front panel 53 eliminates the need to redesign the entire front panel assembly 5. For example, after swapping the positions of the second cylinder 4 and the auxiliary cylinder 3, only the positions of the second front panel 52 and the third front panel 53 need to be adjusted accordingly, without requiring large-scale structural changes to the overall front panel. Furthermore, users can replace or upgrade individual front panels as needed. For instance, during upgrades of modules related to the first cylinder 2, if the size of the first cylinder 2 changes, or if new pipelines require adjustments such as openings in the front panel, the user only needs to disassemble the first front panel 51 and replace it with a new one. This allows for partial replacements to address new needs or changes without requiring complex modifications to the entire equipment.

[0039] Furthermore, when it is necessary to install or maintain modules on the front panel, users only need to operate on the specific front panel, without having to disassemble the entire front panel, which greatly improves maintenance efficiency and reduces operational complexity.

[0040] Possibly, such as Figure 3As shown, the second front panel 52 includes a first panel 522 and a second panel 523. The first panel 522 is located above the second panel 523, and the second panel 523 is recessed inward relative to the first panel 522. The second panel 523 is provided with a first clothing inlet and a second clothing inlet. The second panel 523 is also provided with a first door 61 and a second door 62. The first door 61 is used to open and close the first clothing inlet, and the second door 62 is used to open and close the second clothing inlet. The first clothing inlet is sealed to the first auxiliary cylinder 31, such as through a window gasket, and the second clothing inlet is sealed to the second auxiliary cylinder 32, such as through a window gasket. The first door 61 and the second door 62 can both be square doors, so that the first door 61 and the second door 62 are adapted to the shape of the housing 1 of the clothing handling equipment. Specifically, the first door body 61 and the second door body 62 are positioned on the recessed second plate 523, such that the first door body 61 and the second door body 62 do not protrude relative to the first plate 522, ensuring that their surfaces are flush, or they protrude only a very small distance, so that their surfaces are flush after other components are installed on the first plate 522. Furthermore, the first door body 61 and the second door body 62 can be symmetrically distributed.

[0041] Possibly, the front panel assembly 5 also includes a first screen 54 and a second screen 55 disposed on the first plate 522, with the first screen 54 located above the first door 61 and the second screen 55 located above the second door 62. Since the door is thicker than the screen, the present invention arranges the first door 61 and the second door 62 on a recessed second plate 523, and the first screen 54 and the second screen 55 on the first plate 522, making the first door 61, the second door 62, the first screen 54, and the second screen 55 flush, thus simplifying the device. Furthermore, the first screen 54 and the second screen 55 are positioned above the three cylinders, a location typically easily accessible to the user, facilitating operation of the first screen 54 and the second screen 55.

[0042] The first screen 54 and the second screen 55 can be used for both display and control. Specifically, the first screen 54 and the second screen 55 are touch screens, providing an interactive interface for the user. For example, the first screen 54 above the first auxiliary drum 31 allows selection of various washing modes for the first auxiliary drum 31, and can also display the washing process of the first auxiliary drum 31, such as displaying each stage from washing, rinsing to spin-drying, as well as information such as remaining time and current working status. The second screen 55 above the second auxiliary drum 32 allows selection of various washing modes for the second auxiliary drum 32, and can also display the washing process of the second auxiliary drum 32, such as displaying each stage from washing, rinsing to spin-drying, as well as information such as remaining time and current working status. This allows the washing processes of the first auxiliary drum 31 and the second auxiliary drum 32 to be displayed simultaneously when washing, facilitating real-time monitoring of the overall machine operation status by the user.

[0043] Possibly, when the first drum 2, the first auxiliary drum 31, and the second auxiliary drum 32 share a detergent storage box, the first screen 54 and / or the second screen 55 can also display the remaining detergent in the detergent storage box. Furthermore, the user can switch to the control page for the first drum 2 and / or the second drum 4 from the interface of the first screen 54 and / or the second screen 55. During the operation of the first drum 2 and / or the second drum 4, the first screen 54 and / or the second screen 55 will also display the progress of the laundry processing, including the progress of each stage, the estimated remaining time, etc., enabling control and status monitoring of the multi-drum washing machine.

[0044] Possibly, an opening 521 is provided on the second front panel 52 between the first screen 54 and the second screen 55. The opening 521 is used to install the detergent dispensing structure 7, which can be opened and closed. The placement of the detergent dispensing structure 7 here not only facilitates detergent dispensing for the user but also makes full use of the space between the first screen 54 and the second screen 55, resulting in a more rational spatial layout of the equipment. Possibly, the detergent dispensing structure 7 has a flap rotatably connected to the second front panel 52 for opening and closing the opening 521. It also has a flexible guide channel located inside the second front panel 52 and passing through the opening 521 and connected to the flap. The outer wall of the flexible guide channel can be fixed to the opening 521. The guide channel is connected to the detergent storage box via a dispensing pipe. The detergent storage box is connected to the first cylinder 2, the first auxiliary cylinder 31, and the second auxiliary cylinder 32 via pipes. When the flap is opened, the flow channel is open, allowing the user to add detergent. The detergent is then delivered to the detergent storage box via the dispensing pipe, and from there it is dispensed into at least one of the first cylinder 2, the first auxiliary cylinder 31, and the second auxiliary cylinder 32. When the flap is closed, the flow channel is compressed and blocks the inlet of the dispensing pipe, preventing the detergent from drying out due to contact with air. The flap can be flush with the first screen 54, the second screen 55, the first door 61, and the second door 62 to improve the device's simplicity and prevent dust accumulation in empty spaces.

[0045] It should be noted that the specific form of the detergent dispensing structure 7 described above is not fixed. For example, the detergent dispensing structure 7 may be configured as a dispensing box that can be pulled out of the opening 521, including a housing and a dispensing slot formed within the housing. The dispensing slot may be directly connected to the first cylinder 2, the first auxiliary cylinder 31, and the second auxiliary cylinder 32 via a pipe. These adjustments do not deviate from the principles of the present invention and are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] Possibly, the first door 61 has a first handle on the side closer to the second door 62 in the width direction, and the second door 62 has a second handle on the side closer to the first door 61 in the width direction. That is, the first door 61 and the second door 62 open opposite each other to avoid collision. Both the first and second handles can be designed as recessed handles. Furthermore, the second plate 523 has an installation space between the first door 61 and the second door 62 for installing a push plate structure 8. The push plate structure 8 is rotatably connected to the second plate 523 and is used to conceal the first and second handles. For example, the push plate structure 8 may include a push plate and a hinge shaft. The push plate is rotatably connected to the second plate 523 via the hinge shaft, and a torsion spring can be fitted onto the hinge shaft to achieve rotational reset. When the push plate structure 8 is opened, both the first and second handles are exposed, allowing the user to open either door. When the push plate structure 8 is closed, both the first and second handles can be concealed. This not only avoids leaving a gap at the front of the equipment, allowing the push plate structure 8, the first door 61, and the second door 62 to be set flush, making the equipment simpler, but also avoids scratches.

[0047] In addition, the first front panel 51 has a third clothing inlet that is sealed to the first cylinder 2 via a window gasket or the like, and also has a third door for opening and closing the third clothing inlet. The third front panel 53 has a fourth clothing inlet that is sealed to the second cylinder 4 via a window gasket or the like, and also has a fourth door for opening and closing the fourth clothing inlet. Both the third and fourth doors can be circular, but this is not a limitation, and they can also be replaced with square doors, etc.

[0048] As described above, the second front panel 52 integrates multiple functional modules, including the first screen 54, the second screen 55, the detergent dispensing structure 7, the push plate structure 8, the first door 61, and the second door 62, and requires bending. Therefore, by separating the second front panel 52, it is unnecessary to bend and process the entire front panel. Each module of the second front panel 52 can be installed individually as needed. If a module malfunctions or needs replacement, maintenance personnel can easily disassemble the second front panel 52 for repair without complex disassembly of the entire front panel or equipment structure, thus reducing both maintenance time and costs.

[0049] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0050] For example, as an alternative implementation, either the first cylinder 2, the first auxiliary cylinder 31, or the second auxiliary cylinder 32 can be a single-cylinder structure.

[0051] For example, as an alternative implementation, only one of the first auxiliary cylinder 31 and the second auxiliary cylinder 32 may be retained, while the second cylinder 4 may be omitted or retained.

[0052] For example, as an alternative implementation, at least one of the second cylinder 4, the first screen 54, the second screen 55, the detergent dispensing structure 7, and the pusher structure 8 can be omitted.

[0053] For example, as an alternative implementation, the housing 1 may omit at least one of the bottom plate, top plate, first side plate, second side plate, and back plate.

[0054] For example, as an alternative implementation, the housing 1 can omit the frame, in which case the front panel is directly connected to the first side panel, the second side panel, the top panel, and the bottom panel.

[0055] For example, as an alternative implementation, the handle can be an exposed handle.

[0056] For example, as an alternative implementation, the volumes of the first auxiliary cylinder 31 and the second auxiliary cylinder 32 may not be equal.

[0057] For example, as an alternative implementation, the first front plate 51, the second front plate 52, and the third front plate 53 do not have folded edges between them, but are in direct contact.

[0058] 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 front panel assembly for a garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a first cylinder (2) and an auxiliary cylinder (3) disposed within a housing (1). The auxiliary cylinder (3) is located above the first cylinder (2), and the volume of the auxiliary cylinder (3) is smaller than the volume of the first cylinder (2). The rear of the auxiliary cylinder (3) and the top of the first cylinder (2) form a component space for accommodating components. The front panel assembly includes a first front panel (51) and a second front panel (52) separately disposed at the front of the housing (1), the first front panel (51) being opposite to the first cylinder (2), and the second front panel (52) being opposite to the auxiliary cylinder (3).

2. The front panel assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary cylinder (3) includes a first auxiliary cylinder (31) and a second auxiliary cylinder (32) both smaller in volume than the first cylinder (2). The first auxiliary cylinder (31) and the second auxiliary cylinder (32) are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing (1), and the second front plate (52) is opposite to both the first auxiliary cylinder (31) and the second auxiliary cylinder (32).

3. The front panel assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a second tube (4) disposed inside the housing (1), the second tube (4) being located above the auxiliary tube (3), and the front panel assembly also includes a third front panel (53) separately disposed at the front of the housing (1), the third front panel (53) being opposite to the second tube (4).

4. The front panel assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The housing (1) includes a support frame, and the front panel assembly is detachably mounted on the front of the support frame. The first front panel (51), the second front panel (52), and the third front panel (53) are in contact with each other.

5. The front panel assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second front panel (52) has a first clothing inlet and a second clothing inlet. The clothing handling device also includes a first door (61) and a second door (62). The first door (61) is used to open and close the first clothing inlet, and the second door (62) is used to open and close the second clothing inlet. The first clothing inlet is used to be sealed to the first auxiliary cylinder (31), and the second clothing inlet is used to be sealed to the second auxiliary cylinder (32). The front panel assembly also includes a first screen (54) and a second screen (55) disposed on the second front panel (52). The first screen (54) is located above the first door (61), and the second screen (55) is located above the second door (62).

6. The front panel assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, An opening (521) is provided on the second front panel (52) between the first screen (54) and the second screen (55), and the opening (521) is used to install a detergent dispensing structure (7) that can be opened and closed.

7. The front panel assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second front panel (52) includes a first panel (522) and a second panel (523). The first panel (522) is located above the second panel (523). The second panel (523) is recessed inward relative to the first panel (522). The first garment inlet and the second garment inlet are both located on the second panel (523). The first screen (54) and the second screen (55) are both located on the first panel (522).

8. The front panel assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first door body (61) has a first handle on the side of the second door body (62) in the width direction, and the second door body (62) has a second handle on the side of the first door body (61) in the width direction. The second front plate (52) leaves an installation space between the first door body (61) and the second door body (62). The installation space is used to install a push plate structure (8). The push plate structure (8) is rotatably connected to the second front plate (52). The push plate structure (8) is used to hide the first handle and the second handle.

9. The front panel assembly of the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the first door (61) and the second door (62) are square door bodies. 10.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The garment handling device includes the front panel assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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