Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of clothes processing equipment, clothes processing equipment includes box body assembly and switching device, first drying zone and second drying zone are independently arranged in box body assembly, circulation air duct is also arranged in box body assembly and is connected with first drying zone and second drying zone respectively, switching device is arranged in circulation air duct, switching device includes at least one wind baffle, wind baffle is movably arranged in circulation air duct, and be configured to control the communication or closing of circulation air duct and first drying zone, and / or, be configured to control the communication or closing of circulation air duct and second drying zone.The clothes processing equipment according to the present application can realize the zoned processing of different clothes, avoid different clothes from being contaminated, dry different types of clothes at the same time, save time, and also can place scarf, silk and other easily deformable clothes in the first drying cavity, reduce the probability of easily deformable clothes being damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of clothes dryers, they have gradually become an essential household appliance.

[0003] A heat pump dryer has a heat pump system, a circulating air duct, and a drying drum connected to the circulating air duct. During the operation of the dryer, the air in the circulating air duct is first heated by the condenser of the heat pump system. Then, the hot air is blown into the drying chamber by a fan, causing the moisture in the clothes to evaporate into water vapor. Next, the humid hot air containing water vapor is discharged from the drying chamber, rinsed, and flows into the circulating air duct. It is then condensed and dehumidified by the evaporator of the heat pump system to obtain dry air. The dried air is then heated and sent back to the drying drum through air circulation to continue drying the clothes until the dehumidification of the clothes is completed.

[0004] Existing heat pump dryers can dehumidify multiple garments through the drying drum, but clothes with different types of soiling cannot be mixed together at the same time, such as outerwear and underwear, or outerwear and socks. Drying them in multiple batches would be a waste of time and resources. Furthermore, some garments, such as scarves and silks, are prone to deformation, and rotating and rubbing them in the drying drum can easily cause deformation and damage to the clothes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve the problem that existing dryers cannot simultaneously dry different types of clothing separately. This purpose is achieved through the following means:

[0006] This invention proposes a garment processing device, which includes a housing assembly and a switching device. The housing assembly has a first drying zone and a second drying zone that are independent of each other. The housing assembly also has a circulating air duct that is connected to the first drying zone and the second drying zone respectively. The switching device is disposed in the circulating air duct and includes at least one wind baffle. The wind baffle is movably disposed in the circulating air duct and is configured to control the connection or closure of the circulating air duct with the first drying zone, and / or control the connection or closure of the circulating air duct with the second drying zone.

[0007] According to the garment processing equipment of the present invention, on the one hand, it can realize the separate processing of garments with different types of soiling, avoiding contamination between garments with different types of soiling; on the other hand, it can place easily deformable garments such as scarves and silk in the first drying chamber for drying, reducing the probability of damage to easily deformable garments, while placing non-deformable garments such as coats and polyester products in the drying drum for drying, enabling large textiles to be dried quickly. By simultaneously drying different types of garments using the first drying chamber formed in the housing assembly and the second drying chamber formed in the drying drum, time is greatly saved and energy consumption is reduced.

[0008] In addition, the garment processing apparatus according to the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing assembly includes a housing and a rear cover assembly, the rear cover assembly being connected to the housing, the circulating air duct including an air supply duct formed within the rear cover assembly, and the wind deflector being rotatably disposed within the air supply duct.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air supply duct includes a first air supply zone and a second air supply zone, the second air supply zone is arranged around the periphery of the first air supply zone, the first air supply zone is connected to the first drying zone, and the second air supply zone is connected to the second drying zone; at least one of the first air supply zone and the second air supply zone is provided with the wind baffle.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the wind deflector includes a first wind deflector, the first wind deflector being rotatably disposed at an air inlet in the first air supply zone, the first wind deflector being configured to open or close the air inlet in the first air supply zone.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the switching device includes a first transmission component and a first driving component, the first driving component being connected to the first wind deflector via the first transmission component, and the first wind deflector being configured to open or close the air inlet of the first air supply zone under the drive of the first driving component.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the wind deflector includes a second wind deflector, the second wind deflector being rotatably disposed at an air inlet in the second air supply zone, the second wind deflector being configured to open or close the air inlet in the second air supply zone.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the switching device further includes a second transmission component and a second driving component, the second driving component being connected to the second wind deflector via the second transmission component, and the second wind deflector being configured to open or close the air inlet of the second air supply zone under the drive of the second driving component.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes a rear plate, the rear cover assembly includes an inner cover and a partition, the inner cover is mounted on the rear plate and together with the rear plate defines the air supply duct, the air supply duct includes a communicating impeller mounting area and an air supply area, and the partition is disposed in the air supply area and separates the air supply area into a first air supply area and a second air supply area.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, the inner cover includes a back panel and a sidewall disposed along the edge of the back panel, the sidewall being connected to the rear panel; the partition is disposed in the air supply area in a curved manner, the inner circumferential side of the partition defines the second air supply area, the first end and the second end of the partition are spaced apart and define the air inlet of the second air supply area, the outer circumferential surface of the partition and the inner surface of the sidewall define the first air supply area, and the air inlet of the first air supply area is defined between the first end of the partition and the inner surface of the sidewall and between the second end of the partition and the inner surface of the sidewall, respectively.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the clothing handling device further includes a drying drum, the housing assembly further includes a door assembly, the drying drum is rotatably disposed within the housing, the door assembly is rotatably connected to the housing and configured to open or close the clothing inlet of the drying drum; the first drying zone includes a first drying chamber formed within the door assembly, the second drying zone includes a second drying chamber formed within the drying drum, the first drying chamber communicates with the first air supply zone, and the second drying chamber communicates with the second air supply zone.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device further includes a drainage cover, the interior of which defines a drainage duct, one end of which is connected to the first air supply zone and the other end of which is connected to the first drying chamber.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes a front support, the first drying chamber has a first air inlet formed in the door assembly, the front support has a door opening opposite to the clothes loading and unloading port of the drying drum, the front support also has an air passage communicating with the door opening, the door assembly is rotatably mounted on the front support and used to open or close the door opening, the air outlet end of the air guide cover is mounted on the front support and communicates with one end of the air passage, and when the door assembly closes the door opening, the other end of the air passage is connected to the first air inlet. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. Wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of section AA in the middle;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view structural diagram of a clothing processing device in a first drying mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle BB section;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a side view structural schematic diagram of a clothing processing device in a second drying mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the CC section;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a side view structural schematic diagram of a clothing processing device in a third drying mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the DD section;

[0029] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the rear cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device with the door assembly in the open state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a door assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the rear plate, the drainage cover and the front support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the rear plate, the drainage cover and the front support from another perspective of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the layout structure of the first ventilation opening, the clothes drying drum, and the impeller mounting area in a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0036] 100. Garment processing equipment; 1010. First drying zone; 1020. Second drying zone;

[0037] 11. Housing assembly; 111. Base; 112. Housing; 113. Outer cover; 1131. Inner cover; 1132. Side wall; 1133. Back panel; 11321. Notch; 114. Partition; 1141. First end; 1142. Second end; 115. Air guide shroud; 1151. Air guide cavity;

[0038] 12. Door assembly; 121. Door body component; 1211. Inner door ring; 1212. Outer door ring; 122. Outer door cover; 123. Door glass; 1231. First air inlet; 1232. First air outlet; 124. Cover; 101. Mounting cavity; 102. First drying cavity; 1021. Loading / unloading opening; 1022. Hanging bar; 1023. Hook; 1024. Slot; 1025. Buckle;

[0039] 13. Air intake shroud; 131. First air intake section; 132. Second air intake section; 1301. Air intake inlet; 1302. Air intake outlet;

[0040] 14. Forward support; 141. Hatch door opening;

[0041] 1121. Top panel; 1122. Left side panel; 1123. Right side panel; 1124. Rear panel; 11241. First ventilation opening; 11242. Second ventilation opening; 1001. First corner area; 1002. Second corner area; 1003. Third corner area; 1004. Fourth corner area;

[0042] 103. Circulating air duct; 1031. Main air duct; 1032. Supply air duct; 10321. Impeller installation area; 10322. Supply air zone; 103221. First supply air zone; 103222. Second supply air zone; 1033. Diversion air duct; 10331. First diversion sub-duct; 10332. Second diversion sub-duct; 1034. Return air duct;

[0043] 20. Heat pump system; 21. Evaporator; 22. Condenser;

[0044] 30. Clothes dryer drum; 31. Second drying chamber; 32. Second air outlet;

[0045] 41. First windshield; 42. First transmission assembly; 421. First connecting rod; 422. Second connecting rod;

[0046] 43. Second windshield; 44. Second transmission assembly; 45. Second drive assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0047] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the invention and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0048] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0049] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure rotates, then an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations.

[0052] This invention proposes a garment processing device 100, please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the garment processing equipment 100 includes a housing assembly 11, a heat pump system 20, and a switching device. The housing assembly 11 is the frame of the garment processing equipment 100. The housing assembly 11 has a first drying zone 1010 and a second drying zone 1020 that are independent of each other, and a circulating air duct 103 that communicates with the first drying zone 1010 and the second drying zone 1020 respectively. The switching device is disposed in the circulating air duct 103 and includes at least one baffle. The baffle is movably disposed in the circulating air duct 103. By moving relative to the circulating air duct 103, the baffle can control the opening and closing of the circulating air duct 103 and the first drying zone 1010, and / or control the opening and closing of the circulating air duct 103 and the second drying zone 1020.

[0053] In this embodiment, by moving the baffle within the circulating air duct 103, the airflow path within the duct is changed, thereby selectively controlling the flow of hot air to the first drying zone 1010 or the second drying zone 1020, or simultaneously controlling the airflow into both drying zones.

[0054] Because there are independent first drying zone 1010 and second drying zone 1020, users can place different types of clothing in the corresponding drying zones according to their material and characteristics. For example, easily deformed clothing is dried using a gentler method in the first drying zone 1010, while less deformable clothing is dried using a more efficient method in the second drying zone 1020, improving the targeting and effectiveness of the drying process. By controlling the flow of the circulating air duct 103 to different drying zones through a switching device, when only clothing in one drying zone needs to be dried, the air duct of the other drying zone can be closed, avoiding waste of hot air. This allows the heat generated by the heat pump system 20 to be concentrated on the clothing needing drying, thereby improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption.

[0055] It should be noted that the wind deflector can be a rotating wind deflector structure or a sliding wind deflector structure, and the shape of the wind deflector can be a plate-like structure.

[0056] For example, in some embodiments, the baffle is a baffle structure that can rotate around an axis. A fixed shaft is provided inside the circulating air duct 103, and the baffle is mounted on the shaft. The shaft is driven to rotate by a motor or other driving device, thereby causing the baffle to rotate within the circulating air duct 103. When it is necessary to close the connection between the circulating air duct 103 and the first drying zone 1010, the baffle is rotated so that it covers the corresponding air duct inlet of the first drying zone 1010; when it is necessary to open, the baffle is rotated in the opposite direction to allow the air duct inlet of the first drying zone 1010 to be unobstructed. When it is necessary to close the connection between the circulating air duct 103 and the second drying zone 1020, the baffle is rotated so that it covers the corresponding air duct inlet of the second drying zone 1020; when it is necessary to open, the baffle is rotated in the opposite direction to allow the air duct inlet of the second drying zone 1020 to be unobstructed. Understandably, in some exemplary embodiments, only one baffle may be provided, which is located at the air duct inlet of the first drying zone 1010, controlling only the opening or closing of the circulating air duct 103 and the first drying zone 1010; or the baffle may be located at the air duct inlet of the second drying zone 1020, controlling only the opening or closing of the circulating air duct 103 and the second drying zone 1020. In other exemplary embodiments, two or more baffles may be provided, with at least one baffle provided at the air duct inlet corresponding to the first drying zone 1010 and the air duct inlet corresponding to the second drying zone 1020, so as to control the opening or closing of the air duct inlet corresponding to the first drying zone 1010 and the air duct inlet corresponding to the second drying zone 1020, respectively.

[0057] For example, in some embodiments, the baffle is configured as a plate-like structure that can slide along a specific track within the circulating air duct 103. Parallel guide rails are provided on the inner wall of the circulating air duct 103, and the baffle is connected to the guide rails via a slider. A driving device (such as an electric push rod) pushes the baffle to slide on the guide rails. When the baffle slides to the air duct inlet corresponding to the first drying zone 1010, the first drying zone 1010 can be closed; when it slides away, the air duct inlet corresponding to the first drying zone 1010 opens. When the baffle slides to the air duct inlet corresponding to the second drying zone 1020, the second drying zone 1020 can be closed; when it slides away, the air duct inlet corresponding to the second drying zone 1020 opens. This configuration allows for flexible air duct control within a relatively small space. In some exemplary embodiments, the number of wind deflectors is set to one. The air duct inlets corresponding to the first drying zone 1010 and the second drying zone 1020 are aligned along the extending direction of the wind deflector. When the wind deflector slides to the air duct inlet corresponding to the first drying zone 1010, the air duct inlet corresponding to the first drying zone 1010 closes, and the air duct inlet corresponding to the second drying zone 1020 opens. When the wind deflector slides to the air duct inlet corresponding to the second drying zone 1020, the air duct inlet corresponding to the second drying zone 1020 closes, and the air duct inlet corresponding to the first drying zone 1010 opens. In other exemplary embodiments, the number of wind deflectors is set to multiple. The air duct inlets corresponding to the first drying zone 1010 and the air duct inlets corresponding to the second drying zone 1020 are each provided with at least one wind deflector. The opening or closing of the air duct inlets corresponding to the first drying zone 1010 and the second drying zone 1020 is controlled by at least two wind deflectors respectively. Please refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, the housing assembly 11 includes a housing 112 and a rear cover assembly. The clothing handling equipment also includes a dryer drum 30. The interior of the housing 112 defines a mounting cavity 101 and a circulating air duct 103. The mounting cavity 101 provides a rotatable mounting space for the dryer drum 30, which is rotatably mounted within the mounting cavity 101, allowing the dryer drum 30 to be stably placed and rotated within the mounting cavity 101.

[0058] The housing assembly includes a housing, a rear cover assembly, and a door assembly. The rear cover assembly is mounted on the rear panel of the housing. The door assembly is rotatably mounted between the front support of the housing 112 and the rear cover assembly, defining an air supply duct 1032. The circulating air duct includes the air supply duct 1032 defined between the housing 112 and the rear cover assembly. The air supply duct 1032 communicates with a first drying zone and a second drying zone, respectively. The first drying zone includes a first drying chamber formed in the door assembly, and the second drying zone includes a second drying chamber formed in the drying drum. The air supply duct 1032 communicates with the first drying chamber 102 and the second drying chamber 31, respectively.

[0059] The garment processing equipment 100 has a first air intake mode and a second air intake mode. In the first air intake mode, the air supply duct 1032 supplies air to the first drying chamber 102, and in the second air intake mode, the air supply duct 1032 supplies air to the second drying chamber 31. In the first air intake mode, the air supply duct 1032 supplies air to the first drying chamber 102, which is used to hold easily deformable garments such as scarves and silk, or underwear and other garments requiring a high degree of cleanliness. The independent drying space and dedicated air intake mode prevent these garments from deforming due to mixing with other garments or being impacted by large airflows during the drying process, while also ensuring their cleanliness. In the second air intake mode, the air supply duct 1032 supplies air to the second drying chamber 31, which is used to hold garments that are not easily deformed, such as coats and polyester products. The rotation of the drying drum 30 causes the garments to tumble, which, combined with the air intake, increases the contact surface area between the garments and the drying airflow, ensuring that all areas of the garments are fully in contact with the drying airflow, thereby achieving rapid drying and improving drying efficiency. The second air intake mode works in conjunction with the first air intake mode, enabling the garment processing equipment 100 to provide different drying environments according to different garment materials and characteristics, meeting diverse drying needs and improving the applicability and flexibility of the equipment.

[0060] The rear cover assembly includes an outer cover 113, an inner cover 1131, and a partition 114. The inner cover 1131 is installed on the rear plate 1124 and defines an air supply duct 1032 with the rear plate 1124. The air supply duct 1032 includes a communicating impeller mounting area 10321 and an air supply area 10322. The partition 114 is disposed in the air supply area 10322 and divides the air supply area 10322 into a first air supply area 103221 and a second air supply area 103222. The second air supply area 103222 is arranged around the periphery of the first air supply area 103221. The first air supply area 103221 communicates with the first drying chamber 102, and the second air supply area 103222 communicates with the second drying chamber 31. In this embodiment, the air supply zone 10322 is divided into a first air supply zone and a second air supply zone 103222 by a partition 114 or similar structure. This allows for precise control of the air volume and delivery method based on the characteristics of the clothes in different drying chambers, enabling personalized drying for different types of clothing. For example, in the first drying chamber 102, where easily deformable clothes are located, the first air supply zone 103221 can provide a gentler and more uniform airflow, preventing strong winds from damaging the clothes. Conversely, in the second drying chamber 31, where less deformable clothes are located, the second air supply zone 103222 can provide a relatively stronger airflow to improve drying efficiency. The partition 114 separates the air supply zones 10322, allowing the airflow to enter each drying chamber more systematically, reducing airflow turbulence and mixing, and ensuring that the clothes in each drying chamber are fully in contact with the drying airflow. This improves the uniformity and effectiveness of drying and also helps optimize the airflow circulation of the entire heat pump system 20, enabling heat to be transferred to the clothes more effectively and further enhancing drying performance. The independent air supply zone 10322 allows the garment processing equipment 100 to simultaneously handle different types of clothing with varying drying requirements, increasing the equipment's functionality and applicability. Users can flexibly choose to place different types of clothing in the two drying chambers according to their actual needs without worrying about mutual interference, thus improving the equipment's ease of use and flexibility.

[0061] The air duct inlet corresponding to the first drying zone is the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221, and the air duct inlet corresponding to the second drying zone is the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222.

[0062] It should be noted that the wind deflector can be installed at the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221 or the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222. The wind deflector can also be installed in the passage between the first air supply zone 103221 and the second air supply zone 103222 to open or close the first air supply zone 103221 or the second air supply zone 103222.

[0063] In other embodiments, the first drying zone further includes a third drying chamber (not shown in the figure) disposed within the housing 112. The first drying chamber 102, the third drying chamber, and the first air supply zone 103221 are sequentially connected to form a series channel, or the first air supply zone 103221 is connected to both the first drying chamber 102 and the third drying chamber, forming a parallel channel structure. This arrangement provides users with more options to achieve more detailed classification and processing of different garments.

[0064] Understandably, in some other embodiments, the housing 112 may be provided with multiple drying chambers, some of which are connected to the first air supply zone 103221, and another part of which are connected to the second air supply zone 103222, to further meet the diverse needs of users. Here, "multiple drying chambers" refers to two or more drying chambers.

[0065] In some embodiments, the clothes dryer 30 has a projection area along its axial direction. A first air supply area 103221 is located outside the projection area, and a second air supply area 103222 is located within the projection area. In this embodiment, a first plane is provided, which is perpendicular to the axial direction of the clothes dryer 30. The projection area of ​​the clothes dryer 30 refers to the area swept by the first projection along the axial direction of the clothes dryer 30 on the first plane.

[0066] The second air supply zone 103222 is located within the projection area, allowing for more direct delivery of drying airflow to the clothes inside the drying drum 30. Its closer proximity to the clothes improves drying efficiency, enabling the clothes to absorb heat and moisture more quickly, thus accelerating the drying process. The first air supply zone 103221, located outside the projection area, provides a more uniform and gentle airflow to the first drying chamber 102 (where easily deformed clothing is placed), preventing direct impact and deformation while maintaining drying effectiveness. Furthermore, placing the second air supply zone 103222 within the projection area of ​​the drying drum 30 aligns with its shape and position, allowing for more efficient airflow into the second drying chamber 31. The location of the first air supply zone 103221 outside the projection area provides an independent airflow channel for the first drying chamber 102, preventing interference with the airflow from the second air supply zone 103222, thus achieving a rational division and effective utilization of space. The circulating air duct 103 plays a role in air circulation throughout the drying process. At least a portion of the circulating air duct 103 communicates with the first drying chamber 102 to form a first circulation path, and at least a portion of the circulating air duct 103 communicates with the second drying chamber 31 to form a second circulation path, thereby forming an air circulation path with two independent drying areas (i.e., the first drying chamber 102 and the second drying chamber 31) and a common air duct area (i.e., the circulating air duct 103). The heat pump system 20 may include an evaporator 21 and a condenser 22, which may be sequentially arranged within the circulating air duct 103, thereby using a single heat pump system 20 to simultaneously supply drying hot air to the two independent drying areas, i.e., the first drying chamber 102 and the second drying chamber 31. In detail, the evaporator 21 is used to absorb the heat and humidity in the dehumidified hot and humid air, thereby lowering the temperature of the air flowing through it. When the water vapor in the hot and humid air encounters the cold, it will condense into liquid water and be discharged, thus achieving the dehumidification effect. The condenser 22 plays the role of releasing heat. The air that has been dehumidified will be reheated when it flows through the condenser 22, thereby providing dry hot air for drying clothes.

[0067] According to the garment processing apparatus 100 of the present invention, by providing a first drying chamber 102 and a second drying chamber 31, garments with different levels of soiling can be placed in different drying areas. For example, dirty coats worn daily can be placed in the second drying chamber 31, while relatively clean scarves and underwear can be placed in the first drying chamber 102. This avoids dust and stains from dirty garments from contaminating clean garments during the drying process, achieving zoned processing, ensuring the cleanliness of garments with different levels of soiling, and improving the hygiene level of garment processing.

[0068] Furthermore, scarves and silk, which are easily deformed, have a special texture and require more stringent drying conditions. The first drying chamber 102 provides an independent and relatively gentle drying environment for easily deformed garments, avoiding the pulling and friction that may occur when drying them together with other larger, stiffer garments. Moreover, the temperature and airflow of the hot air can be more appropriately adjusted according to the characteristics of these garments, greatly reducing the probability of damage to easily deformed garments, helping to extend their service life and better protect their quality.

[0069] It should also be noted that by utilizing the first drying chamber 102 formed within the housing assembly 11 and the second drying chamber 31 formed within the drying drum 30 to simultaneously dry different types of clothing, parallel processing of different types of clothing is achieved. Compared to the traditional method of drying different types of clothing one by one, this greatly saves time and reduces the total drying time. Furthermore, drying different types of clothing at once, compared to drying them one by one, allows for more efficient utilization of the heat generated by the heat pump system 20, reducing energy waste and effectively lowering energy consumption. This improves clothing processing efficiency while also meeting energy conservation and environmental protection requirements.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, along the axial direction of the drying drum 30, the first drying chamber 102 is located on the side of the second drying chamber 31 away from the air supply duct 1032. This arrangement ensures that the first drying chamber 102 and the second drying chamber 31 are arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the drying drum 30, thereby avoiding the arrangement of the first drying chamber 102 and the second drying chamber 31 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the drying drum 30 (i.e., the height direction). This helps to reduce the overall height of the clothing processing equipment 100, or in other words, the overall height of the clothing processing equipment 100 is not increased when the first drying chamber 102 is added.

[0071] Furthermore, the door assembly 12 internally defines a first drying chamber 102, the size and shape of which are determined according to design requirements, and can hold small or easily deformable garments such as scarves and silk. The inner wall of the first drying chamber 102 is set as a smooth wall surface, and the door assembly 12 can be made of a material that causes less friction to the garments, further reducing the risk of damage to easily deformable garments.

[0072] In detail, when a user needs to use the clothing processing equipment 100, they first open the door assembly 12 and place the clothes to be dried into the drying drums 30 in the first drying chamber 102 and the mounting chamber 101, respectively. Easily deformable clothing, such as scarves and silk, can be placed in the first drying chamber 102; while larger items or less easily deformable clothing, such as coats and polyester products, are placed in the drying drums 30. After placement, the door assembly 12 is closed, at which point the door assembly 12 is tightly sealed to the cabinet, forming a relatively closed drying environment. After starting the clothing processing equipment 100, the heat pump system 20 begins to work. An impeller is installed inside the circulating air duct 103, which drives the airflow within the circulating air duct 103, causing the air in the first and second circulation paths to circulate. In the circulating air duct 103, the air first flows through the evaporator 21. The refrigerant in the evaporator 21 absorbs heat from the air, causing the air temperature to drop rapidly. Water vapor in the air condenses into water droplets upon encountering the cold air and is discharged from the clothing processing equipment 100 through the drain pipe, thus achieving air dehumidification. The dehumidified air continues to flow to the condenser 22, where the refrigerant releases heat, reheating the air into hot air. Driven by the impeller, the hot air flows through the circulation duct 103 to the first drying chamber 102 and the second drying chamber 31, thus simultaneously dehumidifying different types of clothing. Because the first drying chamber 102 is relatively small and independent, the hot air is evenly distributed within the chamber, slowly carrying away moisture from the clothing. For the clothing inside the drying drum 30, hot air enters through the air inlet. As the drum rotates, the clothing tumbles, coming into full contact with the hot air, accelerating the evaporation of moisture and achieving rapid drying.

[0073] In this embodiment, the first drying chamber 102 is located inside the door assembly 12, making full use of the space of the door assembly 12. This allows for zoned drying of different types of clothing without increasing the overall footprint of the equipment. This makes placing and removing clothing more intuitive and convenient for the user. For example, for small, easily deformable garments, there is no need to bend over or reach into the larger cavities inside the equipment; the garments can be placed directly within the first drying chamber 102 of the door assembly 12, improving ease of use.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, the door assembly 12 includes a door body component 121, a door glass 123, and an outer door cover 122. Specifically, the door body component 121 includes an inner door ring 1211 and an outer door ring 1212. The inner door ring 1211 is connected to the outer door ring 1212. The inner door ring 1211 and the outer door ring 1212 together clamp the outer periphery of the door glass 123 between them, and realize the fixation between the inner door ring 1211, the outer door ring 1212, and the door glass 123. The inner door ring 1211 is located between the outer door ring 1212 and the housing. The outer door cover 122 is installed on the outer door ring 1212. The door glass 123 protrudes towards the opening of the dryer 30, and the outer contour of the door glass 123 matches the contour of the opening of the dryer 30, and can close the opening of the dryer 30. With the door assembly 12 closing the opening of the mounting cavity 101 and the opening of the dryer drum 30, water and steam inside the dryer drum 30 can be effectively prevented from leaking out. At the same time, external dust and debris can be prevented from entering the dryer drum 30, ensuring the normal operation and processing effect of the clothing processing equipment 100 and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0075] In this regard, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, a first drying chamber 102 is defined between the door glass 123 and the outer door cover 122. The door glass 123 is provided with a first air inlet 1231 and a first air outlet 1232 connecting the first drying chamber 102 and the circulation air duct 103. The first air inlet 1231 is used to introduce hot air that has been heated and dehumidified in the circulation air duct 103 into the first drying chamber 102, so that the hot air can fully contact the clothes in the chamber and remove the moisture from the clothes. The first air outlet 1232 allows the air that has participated in the clothes drying process in the first drying chamber 102 and whose humidity has increased to return to the circulation air duct 103 for dehumidification and heating again, so as to realize the recycling of air. The diameter and number of the first air inlet 1231 and the second air inlet can be set according to the drying requirements. Specifically, when the clothing processing equipment 100 is placed on the ground or on a platform, the first air inlet 1231 is located near the top of the door glass 123, and the first air outlet 1232 is located near the bottom of the door glass 123. Therefore, the diameter of the first air inlet 1231 can be set to be larger than that of the first air outlet 1232 to increase the airflow of high-temperature drying hot air in the circulating air duct 103 and reduce the flow resistance when the airflow passes through the first air inlet 1231. The first air outlet 1232 is the airflow outlet of the first drying chamber 102, and the first air outlet 1232 is located near the bottom of the door glass 123. To prevent the clothes placed in the first drying chamber 102 from falling out of the first drying chamber 102 through the first air outlet 1232, the diameter of the first air outlet 1232 can be set to be smaller than that of the first air inlet 1231. In this embodiment, the door glass 123 is provided with a plurality of first air outlet holes 1232 to improve the air circulation efficiency of the first drying chamber 102, so that the high temperature and high humidity air in the first drying chamber 102 can be discharged more smoothly into the circulation air duct 103.

[0076] In some embodiments, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the door glass 123 is also provided with a loading / unloading opening 1021. The shape and size of the loading / unloading opening 1021 are set according to actual usage needs. The shape of the loading / unloading opening 1021 should facilitate the insertion and removal of easily deformable clothing such as scarves and silk. The shape of the loading / unloading opening 1021 can be rectangular, circular, or oval. The edges of the loading / unloading opening 1021 are polished to make them smooth and avoid scratching clothing or the user's hands. The loading / unloading opening 1021 is located on the plane area of ​​the door glass 123 facing the dryer 30 for easy user operation. The door assembly 12 also includes a cover 124. The size and shape of the cover 124 are adapted to the loading / unloading opening 1021 to ensure that the cover 124 can completely cover the loading / unloading opening 1021 and provide a good seal. In some exemplary embodiments, the material of the cover 124 is selected to be a material with certain flexibility, good sealing performance and high temperature resistance, such as high-quality rubber or soft plastic. This way, when the opening 1021 is closed, it can fit tightly to prevent hot air and moisture from leaking from the opening 1021 during the drying process, and it can also be convenient for users to open and close it many times without being easily damaged.

[0077] The cover 124 is detachably disposed on the access port 1021, allowing the cover 124 to open and close the access port 1021. The cover 124 and the access port 1021 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism, allowing the cover 124 to switch between two states: snapped onto the access port 1021 and closed, and detached from the access port 1021 and open. Alternatively, one side of the cover 124 is typically connected to the door glass 123 or the outer door cover 122 via a flexible connector (such as a soft plastic strip or rubber strip), ensuring that the cover 124 is not easily lost after opening and is convenient to close again.

[0078] In other embodiments, the loading / unloading port 1021 is located on the outer door cover 122, and the cover 124 is detachably located on the loading / unloading port 1021 so that the cover 124 can open and close the loading / unloading port 1021. Located on the outer door cover 122, the loading / unloading port 1021 greatly facilitates the user's placement and removal of easily deformable clothing. There is no need to open the entire door assembly 12; simply opening the cover 124 allows for easy loading and unloading of clothing, making the operation simpler, faster, and saving time and effort. For example, when a user temporarily wants to add a silk garment for drying, there is no need to interrupt the entire drying process to fully open the door assembly 12; simply open the cover 124, place the garment into the first drying chamber 102, and then close the cover 124. The operation is convenient.

[0079] In this embodiment, as Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the cover 124 is hinged to the door glass 123. The inner surface of the cover 124 facing the door glass 123 has a groove 1024, and the inner wall of the door glass 123 has a buckle 1025 that engages with the groove 1024. The cover 124 can open or close the access port 1021 by rotating relative to the door glass 123. When the cover 124 closes the access port 1021, the buckle 1025 is engaged in the groove 1024. The groove 1024 and the buckle 1025 can be configured as one pair, two pairs, or more pairs, which is not limited here. Specifically, the slot 1024 is formed by two protruding ribs on the cover 124. The protruding ribs are provided with locking holes that engage with the buckle 1025. When the cover 124 closes the opening 1021, the buckle 1025 is inserted into the slot 1024, and the protruding structure on the buckle 1025 is inserted into the locking hole, thereby realizing the locking connection between the cover 124 and the door glass 123.

[0080] Furthermore, at least one hanging bar 1022 is provided inside the first drying chamber 102. The hanging bar 1022 is horizontally positioned at the top of the first drying chamber 102. Pairs of hooks 1023 are provided on the two opposite inner sidewalls of the door glass 123. The two ends of the hanging bar 1022 are respectively engaged with the two hooks 1023. The hanging bar 1022 is used to hang clothing. Shirts, dresses, scarves, etc., can be hung on the hanging bar 1022 for drying, maintaining the original shape of the clothing and preventing them from tangling or tumbling with other clothing inside the drying drum 30, thus reducing the chance of wrinkles and deformation. Furthermore, when clothing is hung on the hanging bar 1022, the surrounding area is fully exposed to hot air, increasing the heat exchange area, improving air circulation, and making it easier for moisture to dissipate. Compared to stacking or tucking clothing inside the drying drum 30, the drying speed is faster and more efficient. In some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the circulating air duct 103 includes a main air duct 1031, an air supply duct 1032, an air diversion duct 1033, and a return air duct 1034. The rear cover assembly is connected to the rear plate in the housing 112.

[0081] In detail, the housing includes a base 111, the interior of which defines a main air duct 1031. The main air duct 1031 is the core part of the circulating air duct 103. The internal space of the main air duct 1031 is used to accommodate the evaporator 21 and the condenser 22. The air outlet of the main air duct 1031 is connected to the supply air duct 1032. An impeller is provided inside the supply air duct 1032. When the impeller is running, the air processed by the evaporator 21 and the condenser 22 in the main air duct 1031 is delivered to the first drying chamber 102 and the second drying chamber 31 through the supply air duct 1032. Further, the interior of the housing 112 defines a diversion air duct 1033 and a return air duct 1034. The supply air duct 1032 has two air outlets, one of which is connected to the diversion air duct 1033. The second drying chamber 31 has a second air inlet and... The second air outlet 32 ​​and the other air outlet of the air supply duct 1032 are connected to the second air inlet of the second drying chamber 31. The air outlet of the diversion duct 1033 is connected to the first drying chamber 102 through the first air inlet 1231. The first drying chamber 102 is connected to the return duct 1034 through the first air outlet 1232. The second drying chamber 31 is connected to the return duct 1034 through the second air outlet 32. The air outlet of the return duct 1034 is connected to the main air duct 1031. This arrangement allows the main air duct 1031, the air supply duct 1032, the diversion duct 1033, the first drying chamber 102, and the return duct 1034 to be connected end to end in sequence, forming a first circulation path. The main air duct 1031, the air supply duct 1032, the second drying chamber 31, and the return duct 1034 are connected end to end in sequence, forming a second circulation path.

[0082] Specifically, the air circulation in the first circulation path is as follows: After the garment processing device 100 is started, the impeller starts and causes air to flow in the circulation duct 103. The air first enters the main air duct 1031. Inside the main air duct 1031, the air first flows through the evaporator 21. At this time, the refrigerant in the evaporator 21 absorbs the heat of the air, causing the air temperature to drop rapidly. The water vapor in the air condenses into liquid water upon encountering the cold and is discharged from the garment processing device 100 through the drainage device, thus achieving dehumidification of the air. Next, the dehumidified air continues to flow along the main air duct 1031. When it passes through the condenser 22, the refrigerant in the condenser 22 releases heat, reheating the air into dry hot air at a suitable temperature. The heated air is sequentially transported to the first drying chamber 102 through the air supply duct 1032 and the air diversion duct 1033, drying the clothes in the first drying chamber 102. The generated high-temperature and high-humidity air flows into the return air duct 1034 through the first air outlet 1232, and is then sent back to the main air duct 1031 after passing through the return air duct 1034, starting a new cycle. This process is repeated until the clothes reach the preset drying level.

[0083] The air circulation in the second circulation path is as follows: After the clothing processing equipment 100 is started, the air enters the main air duct 1031 and passes through the evaporator 21 for dehumidification and the condenser 22 for heating, following the same process as the first circulation path. The heated hot air is transported to the second drying chamber 31 (inside the drying drum 30) through the air supply duct 1032. As the drying drum 30 rotates, the clothes tumble continuously, making full contact with the hot air. The hot air carries away the moisture from the clothes, accelerating the drying speed. The humid and hot air generated in the second drying chamber 31 enters the return air duct 1034 through the second air outlet 32 ​​and is sent back to the main air duct 1031 to start the next cycle, continuously drying the clothes in the second drying chamber 31 until the clothes are completely dried.

[0084] In this embodiment, the first and second circulation paths enable precise drying of easily deformable clothing in the first drying chamber 102 and large or non-deformable clothing in the second drying chamber 31. For easily deformable clothing, parameters such as airflow and temperature in the first circulation path can be adjusted more precisely according to the characteristics of the clothing. For example, a relatively low wind speed and temperature can be set so that the hot air can gently dry the clothing, avoiding damage caused by high temperature or strong wind. For large clothing in the second drying chamber 31, the second circulation path ensures sufficient airflow and a suitable temperature, which, together with the rotation of the drying drum 30, allows large clothing to be dried quickly and evenly, better protecting the quality of different types of clothing.

[0085] Furthermore, such as Figure 2As shown, the airflow duct 1033 includes a first airflow sub-duct 10331 and a second airflow sub-duct 10332 that are interconnected. The first airflow sub-duct 10331 is connected to the supply air duct 1032 and is located at the top of the housing 112 and above the dryer drum 30. The first airflow sub-duct 10331 makes full use of the space at the top of the housing 112 while avoiding interference with other components (such as pipes and electrical wiring of the heat pump system 20). The first airflow sub-duct 10331 is laid along the inner wall of the top of the housing 112, and its shape can be designed as a straight line, arc, or zigzag line according to the shape of the housing 112 and the overall airflow layout to achieve a reasonable airflow path. The second sub-duct 10332 is located on the side of the housing 112 and on the horizontal side of the drying drum 30. The location of the second sub-duct 10332 facilitates effective communication between it and the first drying chamber 102. The second sub-duct 10332 extends along the inner wall of the side of the housing 112 and can be shaped according to the actual space, such as bending or turning to fit the side profile of the housing 112, to achieve the optimal layout. In this embodiment, the first sub-duct 10331 is located above the drying drum 30 at the top of the housing 112, and the second sub-duct 10332 is located on the side of the drying drum 30 on the side of the housing 112. This fully utilizes the space inside the housing 112 at different locations, avoiding the problem of wasted space or interference with other components due to the duct layout being too concentrated in one place. This allows the entire circulating air duct 103 system to be rationally distributed within the limited space of the housing 112, resulting in a more compact structure. This facilitates the optimization and control of the overall size of the equipment, ensuring that the clothing processing equipment 100 does not occupy too much extra space due to the air duct design while maintaining functionality.

[0086] In some embodiments, please combine Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the air supply duct 1032 includes a communicating impeller mounting area 10321 and an air supply area 10322. The impeller is installed in the impeller mounting area 10321, which is connected to the main air duct 1031. When the impeller is running, it drives the air in the impeller mounting area 10321 to flow to the air supply area 10322, and generates negative pressure in the impeller mounting area 10321, thereby drawing the air in the main air duct 1031 to the impeller mounting area 10321. The space of the impeller mounting area 10321 is adapted to the impeller. Under the premise of ensuring that the impeller can rotate freely and smoothly, it avoids the space being too large, which would cause airflow turbulence and affect the subsequent air delivery efficiency to different air supply areas 10322.

[0087] The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a partition 114, which is located in the air supply zone 10322 and divides the air supply zone 10322 into a first air supply zone 103221 and a second air supply zone 103222. The partition 114 is connected to the inner cover 1131 by welding (for metal materials), slotting, or other connection methods to ensure that the partition 114 will not loosen or shift during equipment operation, thereby stably maintaining the separation state of the first air supply zone 103221 and the second air supply zone 103222. The first air supply zone 103221 is connected to the impeller mounting area 10321 and the air diversion duct 1033. The air in the impeller mounting area 10321 can flow through the first air supply zone 103221 to the air diversion duct 1033 under the drive of the impeller, and then enter the first drying chamber 102 through the air diversion duct 1033. The second air supply zone 103222 is connected to the impeller mounting zone 10321 and the second drying chamber 31 respectively. The air in the impeller mounting zone 10321 can flow into the second drying chamber 31 through the second air supply zone 103222 under the drive of the impeller.

[0088] In this embodiment, when the clothing processing equipment 100 is started, the heat pump system 20 begins to work, and the impeller located in the impeller mounting area 10321 begins to rotate at high speed under the drive of a motor or other driving device. The rotation of the impeller generates a strong pushing force on the air flowing into the impeller mounting area 10321 from the main air duct 1031, causing the air to accelerate and enter the air supply area 10322. The air entering the air supply area 10322 is divided into two paths by the partition 114. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 8 As shown, a portion of the air enters the first air supply zone 103221, and then flows into the diversion duct 1033 through the connection between the first air supply zone 103221 and the diversion duct 1033. After being guided by the diversion duct 1033, it enters the first drying chamber 102. After dehumidification in the first drying chamber 102, the generated hot air with high temperature and high humidity enters the return air duct 1034 through the first air outlet 1232, and is then sent back to the main air duct 1031 to start the next cycle. Another portion of the air enters the second air supply zone 103222, and then enters the second drying chamber 31 through the connection between the second air supply zone 103222 and the second drying chamber 31. After participating in the drying process in the second drying chamber 31 and the air with increased humidity, it enters the return air duct 1034 through the second air outlet 32 ​​of the second drying chamber 31, and is then sent back to the main air duct 1031 to start the next cycle. This cycle repeats continuously to ensure that the clothes in both drying chambers can be dried continuously and effectively.

[0089] In this embodiment, the air supply zone 10322 is divided into a first air supply zone 103221 and a second air supply zone 103222 by a partition 114, enabling precise air distribution. Based on the drying needs of different types of clothing (easily deformable clothing and large or non-deformable clothing) in the first drying chamber 102 and the second drying chamber 31, parameters such as airflow and temperature delivered to each drying chamber are rationally controlled. This allows easily deformable clothing to be dried in a relatively mild and stable hot air environment, avoiding damage caused by excessive airflow or high temperature; while large clothing also receives sufficient hot air supply, achieving rapid and uniform drying in conjunction with the rotation of the drying drum 30. This significantly improves the effect of zoned drying and better meets the drying requirements of different types of clothing.

[0090] It should also be noted that the method of dividing different air supply zones 10322 by setting up partitions 114 inside the air supply duct 1032 optimizes the internal structure of the equipment without increasing the overall size of the equipment. Compared with setting up two separate air supply ducts 1032 leading to two drying chambers respectively, the above arrangement can make fuller use of the space of the air supply duct 1032, making the internal layout of the equipment more compact, avoiding too many complex air duct structures occupying a lot of space, improving the rationality of space utilization, and contributing to the miniaturization of the overall size of the garment processing equipment 100.

[0091] Furthermore, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the inner cover 1131 includes a back plate 1133 and side walls 1132 located at the edge of the back plate 1133. The inner cover 1131 is a plate-shaped structure made of a flat sheet material. The inner cover 1131 is integrally stamped from a single sheet material using a stamping process, meaning the outer cover 113 is a one-piece structure. The side walls 1132 are connected to the back plate, and the connection is sealed to prevent external dust and debris from entering the equipment, while also preventing internal hot air leakage, ensuring normal operation of the equipment and a good drying effect.

[0092] The baffle 114 is configured as a curved, arc-shaped plate structure. The baffle 114 is curved within the air supply zone 10322. The circumferential inner surface of the baffle 114 defines the second air supply zone 103222. In other words, the second air supply zone 103222 is a spatial area formed by the inward curvature of the baffle 114. The shape of the second air supply zone 103222 roughly matches the curved shape of the baffle 114, forming a relatively independent and enclosed air duct section that can guide air smoothly to the second drying chamber 31. The first end 1141 and the second end 1142 of the baffle 114 are spaced apart and define the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222. The airflow from the impeller mounting area 10321 enters the second air supply zone 103222 through the opening between the first end 1141 and the second end 1142.

[0093] The outer circumferential surface of the partition 114 and the inner surface of the side wall 1132 together define the first air supply zone 103221, making the first air supply zone 103221 a spatial area formed around the outer side of the partition 114 and between the side wall 1132 and the partition 114. The air inlets of the first air supply zone 103221 are defined between the first end 1141 of the partition 114 and the inner surface of the side wall 1132, and between the second end 1142 of the partition 114 and the inner surface of the side wall 1132, respectively. The presence of these two air inlets allows air to enter the first air supply zone 103221 from different positions, ensuring that the air can enter the first air supply zone 103221 evenly, and then enter the first drying chamber 102 through the air diversion duct 1033 and other structures connected to the first air supply zone 103221, thereby achieving effective drying of easily deformed clothes.

[0094] In this embodiment, the curved shape of the partition 114 and the air supply zone 10322 structure formed by the partition 114 and the side wall 1132 make the air flow in the air supply zone 10322 more orderly and smooth. The air can flow naturally along the preset path to the corresponding air supply zone 10322 and the drying chamber, reducing turbulence and resistance in the air flow process and improving the efficiency of air circulation.

[0095] In some embodiments, please combine Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the side wall 1132 is provided with a notch 11321, which is located in the first air supply zone 103221 and forms the air outlet of the first air supply zone 103221. The housing assembly also includes an air guide hood 115, which is connected to the housing 112. An air guide cavity 1151 is defined between the air guide hood 115 and the housing 112.

[0096] Please combine Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the rear panel 1124 has a first ventilation opening 11241 and a second ventilation opening 11242. The second ventilation opening 11242 is located in the second air supply duct 1032 and is connected to the second air supply area 103222 and the second drying chamber 31. The first ventilation opening 11241 is located outside the air supply area 10322 and is connected to the first drying chamber 102 through the air diversion duct 1033. The air guide cavity 1151 is connected to the first ventilation opening 11241 and the notch 11321, thereby connecting the first air supply area 103221 and the air diversion duct 1033.

[0097] In some embodiments, the air guide shroud 115 and the outer cover 113 are an integral structure.

[0098] The air guide cavity 1151 is used to ensure that the air enters the air guide cavity 1151 from the notch 11321 and flows in an orderly manner to the air inlet of the air duct 1033. When the clothing processing equipment 100 is running, air enters the air supply zone 10322 driven by the impeller. After being guided by the partition 114, a portion of the air enters the first air supply zone 103221 through the air inlet formed by the partition 114 and the side wall 1132. The air flowing into the first air supply zone flows out from the notch 11321 on the side wall 1132 (i.e., the air outlet of the first air supply zone 103221) and enters the air guide cavity 1151 defined between the air guide hood 115 and the housing 112. The air entering the air guide cavity 1151 flows into the diversion air duct 1033 under the guidance of the inner wall of the air guide cavity 1151, and then continues to flow along the diversion air duct 1033. Under the guidance of the diversion air duct 1033, it enters the first drying chamber 102 to dry the easily deformable clothes placed therein. In this embodiment, by using the air guide shroud 115 to construct the air guide cavity 1151 outside the housing 112, the area between the housing 112 and the external space is cleverly utilized. Without adding extra complex internal structure and excessive space occupation, the airflow direction is effectively guided and transitioned.

[0099] In this regard, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the garment processing equipment also includes a drainage cover 13, which defines a drainage duct 1033 and has a drainage inlet end 1301 and a drainage outlet end 1302. The drainage inlet end 1301 is connected to the rear plate 1124 by adhesive and / or bolts, and the drainage inlet end 1301 communicates with the first vent 11241. The drainage outlet end 1302 is connected to the front support 14 of the housing 112, and the front support 14 is provided with an air passage (not shown in the figure). One end of the air passage is connected to the air outlet 1302. The front support 14 is provided with a door opening 141 opposite to the clothes loading and unloading port 1021 of the clothes dryer 30. The door assembly 12 is rotatably mounted on the front support 14. When the door assembly 12 closes the door opening 141, the other end of the air passage is connected to the first air inlet 1231. That is, the first air inlet 1231 on the door glass 123 is connected to the air outlet 1302 through the air passage.

[0100] In some embodiments, the drain cover 13 is disposed above the dryer drum.

[0101] Furthermore, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 14 As shown, the housing 112 includes a rear panel 1124 and a top panel 1121, a left side panel 1122, a right side panel 1123, and a base 111 connected to the rear panel 1124. A first corner area 1001 is defined between the left side panel 1122, the top panel 1121, and the drying drum 30. A second corner area 1002 is defined between the right side panel 1123, the top panel 1121, and the drying drum 30. The first ventilation opening 11241 is located in either the first corner area 1001 or the second corner area 1002. This makes full use of the corner space inside the clothing processing equipment 100, making the overall layout more compact and reasonable. While increasing the overall height of the clothing processing equipment 100, it provides a suitable location for the ventilation system, effectively improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0102] The drainage cover 13 includes a first drainage section 131 and a second drainage section 132 that are connected. The first drainage section 131 extends along the axial direction of the drying drum 30, and the second drainage section 132 extends perpendicular to the axial direction of the drying drum 30. One end of the first drainage section 131 is connected to the rear plate 1124 and communicates with the first vent 11241. The other end of the first drainage section 131 is connected to one end of the second drainage section 132. The other end of the second drainage section 132 is connected to the front support 14 and communicates with the air passage. The first drainage section 131 is located in the first corner area 1001 or the second corner area 1002 to make full use of the corner space inside the clothing handling equipment 100, making the overall layout more compact and reasonable.

[0103] The first diversion section 131 defines the first diversion sub-duct, and the second diversion section 132 defines the second diversion sub-duct.

[0104] Furthermore, a third corner region 1003 is defined between the left side plate 1122, the base 111, and the dryer drum 30, and a fourth corner region 1004 is defined between the right side plate 1123, the base 111, and the dryer drum 30. When the first vent 11241 is located within the first corner region 1001, the impeller mounting area 10321 is located within the fourth corner region 1004; when the first vent 11241 is located within the second corner region 1002, the impeller mounting area 10321 is located within the third corner region 1003. This arrangement ensures that the impeller mounting area 10321 and the first vent 11241 are diagonally opposite each other in the clothing handling equipment 100. The impeller installation area 10321 and the first vent 11241 are arranged diagonally opposite each other. On the one hand, this arrangement allows the impeller installation area 10321 and the first vent 11241 to occupy the corner space inside the clothing processing equipment 100, making the overall layout more compact and reasonable, and reducing the overall height of the clothing processing equipment 100. On the other hand, the diagonal arrangement allows the airflow generated by the impeller to flow more smoothly to the first vent 11241, reducing airflow turbulence and backflow inside the equipment.

[0105] It should be noted that, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, when the first drying zone 1010 includes multiple drying chambers, for example, the first drying zone 1010 includes a first drying chamber 102, a third drying chamber (not shown in the figure), a fourth drying chamber (not shown in the figure), etc. The first drying chamber 102 is located inside the door assembly, and the third and fourth drying chambers, etc., are located in the first corner area 1001 or the second corner area 1002, or a portion of the third and fourth drying chambers, etc., are located in the first corner area 1001 and another portion is located in the second corner area 1002. The third and fourth drying chambers, etc., can have loading and unloading openings for clothes formed on the top plate, or they can have loading and unloading openings for clothes provided on the front door of the cabinet assembly.

[0106] Furthermore, please combine Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, when the second drying zone 1020 includes multiple drying chambers, for example, the second drying zone 1020 includes a second drying chamber 31, a third drying chamber (not shown in the figure), a fourth drying chamber (not shown in the figure), etc. The second drying chamber 31 is located inside the drying drum, and the third and fourth drying chambers, etc., are located in the first corner area 1001 or the second corner area 1002, or a portion of the third and fourth drying chambers, etc., are located in the first corner area 1001 and another portion is located in the second corner area 1002. The third and fourth drying chambers, etc., can have loading and unloading openings for clothes formed on the top plate, or they can have loading and unloading openings for clothes provided on the front sealing door of the cabinet assembly.

[0107] Please combine Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the garment processing equipment 100 also includes a switching device, which is used to open and close the first air supply zone 103221 and the second air supply zone 103222 to switch between the first air intake mode and the second air intake mode.

[0108] It should be noted that the present invention also includes a third air intake mode, in which the air supply duct simultaneously supplies air to the first drying chamber and the second drying chamber.

[0109] Specifically, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the switching device includes a first baffle 41, a first transmission assembly 42, and a first drive component (not shown in the figure). The first baffle 41 is rotatably mounted on the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221 via a rotating shaft. The shape and size of the first baffle 41 are adapted to the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221 to ensure complete coverage of the air inlet, thereby achieving a good sealing effect. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the inner cover 1131. By driving the rotating shaft to rotate, the first baffle 41 is rotated at the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221, thereby opening or closing the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221. By controlling the rotation angle of the first baffle 41, the opening degree of the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221 can also be controlled, thereby controlling the air volume entering the first air supply zone 103221.

[0110] In this embodiment, since the first air supply zone 103221 has two air inlets, the garment processing device 100 includes two first wind deflectors 41, and the first transmission assembly 42 includes a first connecting rod 421 and a second connecting rod 422. One end of the first connecting rod 421 is hinged to one of the two first wind deflectors 41, and the other end of the first connecting rod 421 is hinged to the other first wind deflector 41 among the two sealing doors. The second connecting rod 422 is hinged to one of the first wind deflectors 41. 421, the second connecting rod 422 and the two first windshields 41 together constitute a crank-connecting rod mechanism. The first driving member is connected to the second connecting rod 422 and can drive one of the first windshields 41 to reciprocate through the second connecting rod 422. The other first windshield 41 rotates simultaneously with the first windshield 41 under the driving action of the first connecting rod 421. Thus, one first driving member can drive two first windshields 41 to rotate simultaneously to open or close the two air inlets of the first air supply zone 103221.

[0111] In some exemplary embodiments, a first driving member (not shown in the figure) is configured as a first knob (not shown in the figure) rotatably disposed on the housing 112. Manually rotating the first knob drives the first wind deflector 41 to open or close the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221. A scale may be provided around the first knob to determine the rotation angle of the first knob, so as to precisely control the deflection angle of the first wind deflector 41, thereby controlling the opening degree of the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221, and thus precisely controlling the airflow entering the first air supply zone 103221.

[0112] In some other exemplary embodiments, the first driving member is configured as a first motor (not shown) rotatably mounted on the housing 112. The first motor's power output shaft drives the first connecting rod 421 to move, thereby causing the first windshield member 41, which is hinged to the first connecting rod 421, to rotate. The first motor may be a servo motor to precisely control the deflection angle of the first windshield member 41, thereby controlling the opening degree of the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221, and thus precisely controlling the airflow entering the first air supply zone 103221.

[0113] In this embodiment, the first baffle 41 can flexibly open and close the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221 under the action of the first drive component and the first transmission assembly 42, enabling precise control of the airflow entering the first drying chamber 102 according to the actual drying needs of the clothes in the first drying chamber 102. Furthermore, when there are no clothes to dry in the first drying chamber 102 or during certain drying stages where air supply to the chamber is not required, the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221 can be completely closed, thus avoiding unnecessary air circulation and reducing the overall energy consumption of the equipment.

[0114] In some embodiments, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the garment processing equipment 100 also includes a second wind deflector 43, a second transmission assembly 44, and a second drive assembly 45. The second wind deflector 43 has a plate-like structure, and its shape and size match the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222. The second transmission assembly 44 includes a rotating shaft, which is rotatably passed through the first end 1141 and the second end 1142 of the partition 114 in sequence. The second wind deflector 43 is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft. The second drive assembly 45 is connected to the rotating shaft and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby driving the second wind deflector 43 to rotate, so as to open or close the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222.

[0115] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second drive member 45 is configured as a second knob rotatably mounted on the housing 112. Manual rotation of the knob drives the second baffle member 43 to open or close the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222. A scale may be provided around the second knob to determine its rotation angle, thereby precisely controlling the deflection angle of the second baffle member 43, and consequently controlling the opening degree of the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222, thus precisely controlling the airflow entering the second air supply zone 103222.

[0116] In some other exemplary embodiments, the second drive member 45 is configured as a second motor (not shown) rotatably mounted on the housing 112. The power output shaft of the second motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby causing the second baffle member 43 connected to the rotating shaft to rotate. The second motor may be a servo motor to precisely control the deflection angle of the second baffle member 43, thereby controlling the opening degree of the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222, and thus precisely controlling the airflow entering the second air supply zone 103222.

[0117] In this embodiment, the second baffle 43, under the coordinated action of the second drive component 45 and the second transmission assembly 44, can flexibly open and close the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222. Furthermore, it can precisely adjust and control the airflow entering the second drying chamber 31 according to the actual drying needs of the clothes inside. When there are no clothes to dry in the second drying chamber 31, or when air supply is not required during certain drying stages, the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222 can be completely closed. This avoids unnecessary air circulation, reduces the overall energy consumption of the equipment, and allows for more rational and effective energy utilization.

[0118] Understandably, by controlling the actions of the first wind deflector 41 and the second wind deflector 43, the clothing processing device 100 proposed in this invention can have multiple drying modes, including at least a first drying mode, a second drying mode and a third drying mode.

[0119] In the first drying mode, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first baffle 41 opens the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221, and the second baffle 43 closes the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222, so that the first circulation passage remains unobstructed and the second circulation passage remains closed. In the first drying mode, the air flow direction is as follows: main air duct 1031, impeller installation area 10321, first air supply zone 103221, diversion air duct 1033, first drying chamber 102, return air duct 1034. The airflow in the return air duct 1034 eventually flows back to the main air duct 1031, thereby completing one air flow cycle in the first circulation passage.

[0120] In the second drying mode, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first baffle 41 closes the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221, and the second baffle 43 opens the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222, keeping the second circulation passage unobstructed and the first circulation passage closed. In the second drying mode, the airflow direction is as follows: main air duct 1031, impeller mounting area 10321, second air supply zone 103222, second drying chamber 31, return air duct 1034. The airflow in the return air duct 1034 eventually flows back to the main air duct 1031, thus completing one airflow cycle in the second circulation passage.

[0121] In the third drying mode, please combine Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the first wind deflector 41 opens the air inlet of the first air supply zone 103221, and the second wind deflector 43 opens the air inlet of the second air supply zone 103222, so that both the first circulation passage and the second circulation passage remain unobstructed. In the second drying mode, the airflow direction is as follows: main air duct 1031, impeller mounting area 10321. The airflow from impeller mounting area 10321 to air supply area 10322 is divided into two paths. One path enters the first air supply area 103221, and then passes through the diversion air duct 1033, the first drying chamber 102 and the return air duct 1034 in sequence. The airflow in the return air duct 1034 finally flows back to the main air duct 1031, thus completing one airflow cycle in the first circulation path. The other path enters the second air supply area 103222, and then passes through the second drying chamber 31 and the return air duct 1034 in sequence. The airflow in the return air duct 1034 finally flows back to the main air duct 1031, thus completing one airflow cycle in the second circulation path.

[0122] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a housing assembly and a switching device. The housing assembly has a first drying zone and a second drying zone that are independent of each other. The housing assembly also has a circulating air duct that is connected to the first drying zone and the second drying zone respectively. The switching device is disposed in the circulating air duct. The switching device includes at least one wind deflector. The wind deflector is movably disposed in the circulating air duct and is configured to control the connection or closure of the circulating air duct with the first drying zone, and / or to control the connection or closure of the circulating air duct with the second drying zone.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly includes a housing and a rear cover assembly, the rear cover assembly being connected to the housing, the circulating air duct including an air supply duct formed within the rear cover assembly, and the wind deflector being rotatably disposed within the air supply duct.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air supply duct includes a first air supply zone and a second air supply zone. The second air supply zone is arranged around the periphery of the first air supply zone. The first air supply zone is connected to the first drying zone, and the second air supply zone is connected to the second drying zone. At least one of the first air supply zone and the second air supply zone is provided with the wind deflector.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The wind deflector includes a first wind deflector, the first wind deflector being rotatably disposed at an air inlet in the first air supply zone, the first wind deflector being configured to open or close the air inlet in the first air supply zone.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The switching device includes a first transmission component and a first driving component. The first driving component is connected to the first wind deflector via the first transmission component. The first wind deflector is configured to open or close the air inlet of the first air supply zone under the drive of the first driving component.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The wind deflector includes a second wind deflector, the second wind deflector having a rotatable air inlet located in the second air supply zone, the second wind deflector being configured to open or close the air inlet of the second air supply zone.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The switching device further includes a second transmission component and a second driving component. The second driving component is connected to the second wind deflector via the second transmission component. The second wind deflector is configured to open or close the air inlet of the second air supply zone under the drive of the second driving component.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 7, characterized in that, The housing includes a rear panel, and the rear cover assembly includes an inner cover and a partition. The inner cover is installed on the rear panel and together with the rear panel defines the air supply duct. The air supply duct includes a communicating impeller mounting area and an air supply area. The partition is disposed in the air supply area and separates the air supply area into a first air supply area and a second air supply area.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner cover includes a back panel and a side wall disposed along the edge of the back panel, the side wall being connected to the rear panel; The partition is curved and disposed in the air supply area. The inner circumferential side of the partition defines the second air supply area. The first end and the second end of the partition are spaced apart and define the air inlet of the second air supply area. The outer circumferential surface of the partition and the inner surface of the sidewall define the first air supply area. The air inlet of the first air supply area is defined between the first end of the partition and the inner surface of the sidewall, and between the second end of the partition and the inner surface of the sidewall.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clothing handling equipment also includes a drying drum, and the housing assembly also includes a door assembly. The drying drum is rotatably disposed in the housing, and the door assembly is rotatably connected to the housing and configured to open or close the clothing loading port of the drying drum. The first drying zone includes a first drying chamber formed within the door assembly, and the second drying zone includes a second drying chamber formed within the drying drum. The first drying chamber is connected to the first air supply zone, and the second drying chamber is connected to the second air supply zone.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a drainage cover, the interior of which defines a drainage duct. One end of the drainage duct is connected to the first air supply zone, and the other end of the drainage duct is connected to the first drying chamber.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The housing includes a front support, the first drying chamber has a first air inlet formed in the door assembly, the front support has a door opening opposite to the clothes loading and unloading port of the drying drum, the front support also has an air passage communicating with the door opening, the door assembly is rotatably mounted on the front support and used to open or close the door opening, the air outlet of the air duct is mounted on the front support and communicates with one end of the air passage, and when the door assembly closes the door opening, the other end of the air passage is connected to the first air inlet.

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