Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

This invention relates to garment processing equipment, specifically providing a garment processing device aimed at solving the problem of unstable operation in existing multi-drum garment processing equipment after increasing the number of smaller drums. To this end, the garment processing equipment of this invention includes a housing, and further includes a first drum, a second drum, a third drum, a fourth drum, and a fifth drum disposed within the housing. The volumes of the second, third, fourth, and fifth drums are all smaller than the volume of the first drum. The second and third drums are arranged side-by-side along the width direction of the housing above the first drum, and the fourth and fifth drums are arranged side-by-side along the width direction of the housing above the second and third drums. This arrangement reduces the risk of unstable equipment operation and also provides more zoned washing functions within a limited size.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to clothing processing equipment, and specifically provides a clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] To achieve separate washing of clothing, existing garment processing equipment typically employs an inverted triangular three-drum structure. The two smaller drums at the top are primarily used for washing smaller items such as underwear and socks, while the larger drum at the bottom is used for washing regular clothing or bedding. This structure effectively separates different types of clothing when meeting certain family needs, avoiding problems such as reduced washing efficiency or damage to clothing caused by mixed washing. However, with the improvement of family living standards, user demands are gradually increasing, especially in multi-person households, where each family member's clothing often needs to be processed separately. For example, two or more family members may need to wash underwear and socks separately. To meet these needs, more small-drum structures are being introduced to achieve more precise separate washing.

[0003] However, as the number of drums increases, the load on the equipment also increases. When multiple drums are running in the same garment processing machine, any imbalance in the operation of any one drum may cause vibration or instability in the entire garment processing machine, thereby reducing the washing effect.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need in the field for a new garment processing device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problem of unstable operation of existing multi-tube clothing processing equipment after increasing the number of small tubes.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a garment processing device, comprising: a first tube, a second tube, a third tube, a fourth tube, and a fifth tube disposed within a housing, wherein the volume of the second tube, the third tube, the fourth tube, and the fifth tube is smaller than the volume of the first tube; the second tube and the third tube are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing above the first tube; and the fourth tube and the fifth tube are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing above the second tube and the third tube.

[0007] In the optional technical solutions of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the first cylinder, the second cylinder, the third cylinder, the fourth cylinder and the fifth cylinder are generally axially symmetrically distributed; and / or the second cylinder, the third cylinder, the fourth cylinder and the fifth cylinder are generally centrally symmetrically distributed.

[0008] In the optional technical solutions of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the second cylinder, the third cylinder, the fourth cylinder and the fifth cylinder are connected to form a first whole. The first whole is set independently from the first cylinder. The first whole is supported on the housing by the first vibration damping component, and the first cylinder is supported on the housing by the second vibration damping component.

[0009] In the optional technical solutions of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the first vibration damping component includes a first suspension spring and a first vibration damper. The fourth cylinder and the fifth cylinder are both suspended on the housing by the first suspension spring, and the second cylinder and the third cylinder are both supported on the housing by the first vibration damper; and / or the second vibration damping component includes a second suspension spring and a second vibration damper. The first cylinder is suspended on the housing by the second suspension spring and supported on the housing by the second vibration damper; and / or the second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240), and the fifth cylinder (250) are connected by a connector (700).

[0010] In the optional technical solutions of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the first tube, the second tube, the third tube, the fourth tube and the fifth tube are connected to form a second whole, and the second whole is supported on the housing by a third vibration damping component.

[0011] In the optional technical solution of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the third vibration damping component includes a third suspension spring and a third vibration damper. At least one of the first cylinder, the second cylinder, the third cylinder, the fourth cylinder and the fifth cylinder is suspended on the housing by the third suspension spring. The first cylinder is supported on the housing by the third vibration damper. And / or the second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240), the fifth cylinder (250) and the first cylinder (210) are connected by a connector (700).

[0012] In the optional technical solutions of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the first cylinder, the second cylinder and the third cylinder are connected to form a third whole, the fourth cylinder and the fifth cylinder are connected to form a fourth whole, the third whole and the fourth whole are independently set, the third whole is supported on the housing by a fourth vibration damping component, and the fourth whole is supported on the housing by a fifth vibration damping component.

[0013] In the optional technical solutions of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the fourth vibration damping component includes a fourth suspension spring and a fourth vibration damper. At least one of the first cylinder, the second cylinder, and the third cylinder is suspended to the housing by the fourth suspension spring, and the first cylinder is supported on the housing by the fourth vibration damper; and / or the fifth vibration damping component includes a fifth suspension spring and a fifth vibration damper. The fourth cylinder and / or the fifth cylinder is suspended to the housing by the fifth suspension spring, and the fourth cylinder and / or the fifth cylinder is supported on the housing by the fifth vibration damper; and / or the first cylinder (210), the second cylinder (220), and the third cylinder (230) are connected by a connector (700).

[0014] In the optional technical solutions of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the second cylinder and the third cylinder are connected to form a fifth whole, the fourth cylinder and the fifth cylinder are connected to form a sixth whole, the first cylinder, the fifth whole and the sixth whole are independently arranged, the fifth whole is supported on the housing by a sixth vibration damping component, the sixth whole is supported on the housing by a seventh vibration damping component, and the first cylinder is supported on the housing by an eighth vibration damping component.

[0015] In the optional technical solutions of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the sixth vibration damping assembly includes a sixth suspension spring and a sixth vibration damper, the second cylinder and / or the third cylinder are suspended to the housing by the sixth suspension spring, and the second cylinder and / or the third cylinder are supported to the housing by the sixth vibration damper; and / or the seventh vibration damping assembly includes a seventh suspension spring and a seventh vibration damper, the fourth cylinder and / or the fifth cylinder are suspended to the housing by the seventh suspension spring, and the fourth cylinder and / or the fifth cylinder are supported to the housing by the seventh vibration damper; and / or the eighth vibration damping assembly includes an eighth suspension spring and an eighth vibration damper, the first cylinder is suspended to the housing by the eighth suspension spring and supported to the housing by the eighth vibration damper.

[0016] The garment processing device of the present invention includes a housing, and further includes a first, second, third, fourth, and fifth drum disposed within the housing. The volumes of the second, third, fourth, and fifth drums are all smaller than the volume of the first drum. The second and third drums are arranged side-by-side along the width of the housing above the first drum, and the fourth and fifth drums are also arranged side-by-side along the width of the housing above the second and third drums. This arrangement ensures that the first drum, with the largest volume at the bottom, forms the load-bearing base. Combined with the side-by-side arrangement of the second and third drums in the middle layer, and the side-by-side arrangement of the fourth and fifth drums in the upper layer, this not only effectively lowers the center of gravity but also achieves self-balancing. Specifically, during operation, the rotation of the diagonal drums in the middle and upper layers generates mutually canceling inertial forces, allowing the device to find a counterbalancing point for inertial forces in any direction. This is particularly suitable for dealing with random off-center vibrations caused by uneven garment distribution, reducing the risk of equipment instability. Furthermore, it effectively utilizes the internal space of the housing, providing more zoned washing functions within a limited size. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first possible embodiment of the garment processing device of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a second possible embodiment of the clothing processing device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a third possible embodiment of the garment processing device of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a fourth possible embodiment of the garment processing device of the present invention.

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

[0023] 100 - Housing; 210 - First cylinder; 220 - Second cylinder; 230 - Third cylinder; 240 - Fourth cylinder; 250 - Fifth cylinder; 310 - First vibration damping assembly; 311 - First suspension spring; 312 - First vibration damper; 320 - Second vibration damping assembly; 321 - Second suspension spring; 322 - Second vibration damper; 410 - Third vibration damping assembly; 411 - Third suspension spring; 412 - Third vibration damper; 510 - Fourth vibration damping assembly ; 511-Fourth suspension spring; 512-Fourth vibration damper; 520-Fifth vibration damping assembly; 521-Fifth suspension spring; 522-Fifth vibration damper; 610-Sixth vibration damping assembly; 611-Sixth suspension spring; 612-Sixth vibration damper; 620-Seventh vibration damping assembly; 621-Seventh suspension spring; 622-Seventh vibration damper; 630-Eighth vibration damping assembly; 631-Eighth suspension spring; 632-Eighth vibration damper; 700-Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific applications.

[0025] It should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," ... "eighth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Additionally, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, terms such as "upper" and "lower," indicating directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0026] To address the issue of unstable operation in existing multi-drum garment processing equipment when the number of smaller drums is increased, this invention provides a garment processing device, which can be a drum washing machine or a drum washer-dryer combo, etc. Figures 1 to 4As shown, the garment processing equipment includes a housing 100, and also includes a first cylinder 210, a second cylinder 220, a third cylinder 230, a fourth cylinder 240, and a fifth cylinder 250 disposed within the housing 100. The volumes of the second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240, and the fifth cylinder 250 are all smaller than the volume of the first cylinder 210. The second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing 100 above the first cylinder 210, and the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing 100 above the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230.

[0027] The above arrangement allows the largest drum 210 at the bottom to form a load-bearing base. Combined with the side-by-side arrangement of the second and third drums 220 and 230 in the middle layer, and the side-by-side arrangement of the fourth and fifth drums 240 and 250 in the upper layer, this not only effectively lowers the center of gravity but also achieves self-balancing. Specifically, during operation, the rotation of the diagonal drums in the middle and upper layers generates mutually canceling inertial forces, allowing the equipment to find a counterbalancing point for inertial forces in any direction. This is particularly suitable for dealing with random off-center vibrations caused by uneven distribution of clothes, reducing the risk of equipment instability. On the other hand, it also effectively utilizes the internal space of the casing 100, providing more zoned washing functions within a limited size.

[0028] In this invention, each of the first drum 210, second drum 220, third drum 230, fourth drum 240, and fifth drum 250 may be equipped with a rotatable inner drum to achieve washing and / or drying of clothing. The first drum 210 is used for washing or caring for ordinary clothing and bedding. The second drum 220, third drum 230, fourth drum 240, and fifth drum 250 are used for handling small items of clothing, such as underwear and socks. Preferably, the second drum 220, third drum 230, fourth drum 240, and fifth drum 250 have equal volumes.

[0029] In one possible implementation, the first tube 210, the second tube 220, the third tube 230, the fourth tube 240, and the fifth tube 250 are arranged in an axially symmetrical manner, while the second tube 220, the third tube 230, the fourth tube 240, and the fifth tube 250 are arranged in a centrally symmetrical manner. This arrangement allows the tubes to operate more coordinatedly, reducing vibration and mechanical stress caused by uneven load, and improving the operational stability of the garment processing equipment.

[0030] First possible implementation:

[0031] Reference Figure 1The second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 are connected to form a first whole. The first whole is set independently from the first cylinder 210. The first whole is supported on the housing 100 by the first vibration damping component 310. The first cylinder 210 is supported on the housing 100 by the second vibration damping component 320.

[0032] Since the second, third, fourth, and fifth cylinders 220, 230, 240, and 250 are connected to form a first integrated system, they can form a coordinated whole. The centrifugal force generated by any upper cylinder (such as the fourth cylinder 240) during operation is offset by the constraint reaction force of the diagonal middle cylinder (such as the second cylinder 220), and conversely, the centrifugal force of the middle cylinder (such as the second cylinder 220) is also balanced by the diagonal upper cylinder (such as the fourth cylinder 240). This significantly improves the internal dissipation efficiency of vibration energy and enhances the stability of the garment processing equipment during operation. In summary, by establishing a centrifugal force neutralization system, multiple cylinders, including the second, third, fourth, and fifth cylinders 250, can also be constrained and offset during operation, greatly reducing the vibration of the garment processing equipment and improving its stability. Furthermore, since the first integral and the first cylinder 210 are set independently, the first integral is supported on the housing 100 by the first vibration damping component 310, and the first cylinder 210 is supported on the housing 100 by the second vibration damping component 320. The two effectively isolate vibration through different vibration damping components, effectively avoiding the mutual influence of vibration between the first integral and the first cylinder 210, so that the vibration of the entire equipment can be effectively suppressed and the operation process is more stable.

[0033] Possibly, the first vibration damping assembly 310 includes a first suspension spring 311 and a first vibration damper 312. The fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 are both suspended to the housing 100 by the first suspension spring 311, and the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 are both supported to the housing 100 by the first vibration damper 312. Since the first suspension spring 311 is connected to the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 at the upper part of the first assembly, and the first vibration damper 312 is connected to the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 at the lower part of the first assembly, the first assembly has greater freedom of movement, which helps to buffer the eccentric load of the assembly. Furthermore, the vibration damping support of the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 helps to provide a relatively stable foundation, thus making the overall center of gravity more stable and improving dynamic balance performance, especially suitable for high-speed rotation or strong centrifugal conditions.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the second damping assembly 320 includes a second suspension spring 321 and a second damper 322. The first cylinder 210 is suspended on the housing 100 by the second suspension spring 321 and supported on the housing 100 by the second damper 322.

[0035] In this invention, the number of the first suspension spring 311, the second suspension spring 321, the first damper 312, and the second damper 322 is not limited, but preferably there are more than or equal to two of each, such as three or four of each. When the number is even, the entire first suspension spring 311, the entire first damper 312, the entire second suspension spring 321, and the entire second damper 322 can be symmetrically distributed. Taking one possible embodiment as an example, the number of the first suspension spring 311, the second suspension spring 321, the first damper 312, and the second damper 322 is four. Two of the first suspension springs 311 are located on the front and rear sides of the fourth cylinder 240, and the other two are located on the front and rear sides of the fifth cylinder 250, with the entire first suspension spring 311 arranged symmetrically. Two first dampers 312 are disposed on the front and rear sides of the second cylinder 220, and two more first dampers 312 are disposed on the front and rear sides of the third cylinder 230, with all first dampers 312 arranged symmetrically. Each second suspension spring 321 is symmetrically distributed on the upper side of the first cylinder 210, and each second damper 322 is symmetrically distributed on the lower side of the first cylinder 210. However, this is not a limitation; for example, when there are three or more first suspension springs 311, second suspension springs 321, first dampers 312, and / or second dampers 322, they can also be arranged in a triangular pattern, etc. These adjustments do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and are all within the protection scope of the present invention. Furthermore, preferably, the second dampers 322 are supported on the base plate of the housing 100.

[0036] In one possible implementation, the second cylinder (220), third cylinder (230), fourth cylinder (240), and fifth cylinder (250) are connected by connectors (700). Possibly, the connectors (700) include a first connector, a second connector, a third connector, and a fourth connector. The second cylinder 220 is connected to the third cylinder 230 via the first connector, the adjacent third cylinder 230 is connected to the fourth cylinder 240 via the second connector, the fourth cylinder 240 is connected to the fifth cylinder 250 via the third connector, and the adjacent fifth cylinder 250 is connected to the second cylinder 220 via the fourth connector. This ensures that adjacent cylinders are connected by connectors, resulting in a more even distribution of the load from each cylinder and achieving better balance. Furthermore, it suppresses relative movement between cylinders, significantly improving stability under dynamic operating conditions.

[0037] This invention does not limit the specific form of the first, second, third, and fourth connecting members. At least one of the first, second, third, and fourth connecting members can be an integrally formed connecting member, or it can be replaced by a separate connecting member connected by screws or snap-fits. The first, second, third, and fourth connecting members can be detachably connected to the corresponding cylinder by bolts or other means, or they can be integrally formed; this invention does not limit this.

[0038] It should be noted that the specific implementation of connecting the second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240, and the fifth cylinder 250 into a first integral unit is not fixed. For example, the second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240, and the fifth cylinder 250 can be integrally formed. Alternatively, the second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240, and the fifth cylinder 250 can be connected by a connector (integral or separate). These adjustments do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0039] The second possible implementation:

[0040] Reference Figure 2 The first cylinder 210, second cylinder 220, third cylinder 230, fourth cylinder 240, and fifth cylinder 250 are connected to form a second integral unit, which is supported on the housing 100 by a third vibration damping component 410. This arrangement not only possesses the advantage of the first possible embodiment where the second cylinder 220, third cylinder 230, fourth cylinder 240, and fifth cylinder 250 are connected to form a first integral unit, but also allows each cylinder to share a single set of vibration damping components, effectively reducing the structural complexity inside the equipment. Furthermore, after the cylinders are connected together, the system's rigidity is enhanced, helping to withstand greater workloads while reducing potential relative movement or misalignment between the cylinders.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the third vibration damping assembly 410 includes a third suspension spring 411 and a third vibration damper 412. At least one of the first cylinder 210, second cylinder 220, third cylinder 230, fourth cylinder 240, and fifth cylinder 250 is suspended to the housing 100 by the third suspension spring 411, and the first cylinder 210 is supported on the housing 100 by the third vibration damper 412. Since the first cylinder 210, which has the largest lower volume, is supported on the housing 100 by the third vibration damper 412, the center of gravity of the entire machine is more stable. On this basis, at least one of the first cylinder 210, second cylinder 220, third cylinder 230, fourth cylinder 240, and fifth cylinder 250 is suspended to the housing 100 by the third suspension spring 411 to isolate vibration and reduce vibration propagation.

[0042] In this invention, the number of third suspension springs 411 and third vibration dampers 412 is not limited, but preferably both are greater than or equal to two, such as three or four. When the number is even, the individual third suspension springs 411 and the individual third vibration dampers 412 can be symmetrically distributed. Taking one possible implementation as an example, the number of third suspension springs 411 and third vibration dampers 412 is four. Two third suspension springs 411 are located on the front and rear sides of the fourth cylinder 240, and the other two are located on the front and rear sides of the fifth cylinder 250, with the individual third suspension springs 411 arranged symmetrically. The third vibration dampers 412 can be located on opposite sides in the width direction of the first cylinder 210, with the individual third vibration dampers 412 arranged symmetrically. However, this is not a limitation; for example, when the number of third suspension springs 411 and / or third vibration dampers 412 is three, they can also be arranged in a triangular pattern, etc. These adjustments do not deviate from the principle of this invention and are within the scope of protection of this invention. Furthermore, preferably, the third shock absorber 412 is supported on the base plate of the housing 100.

[0043] In one possible implementation, the second cylinder 220, third cylinder 230, fourth cylinder 240, fifth cylinder 250, and first cylinder 210 are connected by connectors 700. Connectors 700 may include a first connector, a second connector, a third connector, a fourth connector, a fifth connector, and a sixth connector. The second cylinder 220 is connected to the third cylinder 230 via the first connector; the adjacent third cylinder 230 is connected to the fourth cylinder 240 via the second connector; the fourth cylinder 240 is connected to the fifth cylinder 250 via the third connector; the adjacent fifth cylinder 250 is connected to the second cylinder 220 via the fourth connector; the first cylinder 210 is connected to the second cylinder 220 via the fifth connector; and the first cylinder 210 is connected to the third cylinder 230 via the sixth connector. This ensures that adjacent cylinders are connected by connectors, resulting in a more even distribution of the load among the cylinders and achieving better balance. Furthermore, it suppresses relative movement between the cylinders, significantly improving stability under dynamic operating conditions.

[0044] This invention does not limit the specific form of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth connecting members. At least one of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth connecting members can be an integrally formed connecting member, or it can be replaced by a separate connecting member connected by screws or snap-fits. The first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth connecting members can be detachably connected to the corresponding cylinder by bolts or other means, or they can be integrally formed; this invention does not limit this.

[0045] It should be noted that the specific implementation of connecting the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240, and the fifth cylinder 250 to form a second integral unit is not fixed. For example, the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240, and the fifth cylinder 250 can be integrally formed. Alternatively, the second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240, and the fifth cylinder 250 can be connected by a connector (integral or separate), and the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, and the third cylinder 230 can be connected by a connector (integral or separate), etc. These adjustments do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0046] The third possible implementation method:

[0047] Reference Figure 3 The first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 are connected to form a third whole, and the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 are connected to form a fourth whole. The third whole and the fourth whole are set independently. The third whole is supported on the housing 100 by the fourth vibration damping component 510, and the fourth whole is supported on the housing 100 by the fifth vibration damping component 520.

[0048] Because the first drum 210, the second drum 220, and the third drum 230 are connected to form a third unit, they act as counterweights to each other. The axis connecting the three drums forms a triangle. Even if the second drum 220 and the third drum 230 are not equipped with counterweights, or even if none of the three drums need counterweights, each drum can effectively resist the excitation force caused by uneven clothing during operation by utilizing the overall inertia, maintaining better balance and ensuring the stability of the entire washing machine. For example, when one drum is in the high-speed spin-drying stage, the other drums will use the traction effect generated by their own mass to efficiently counteract unbalanced vibrations, greatly reducing the shaking and noise generated by the clothing processing equipment during operation. In addition, based on this, the fourth drum 240 and the fifth drum 250 are connected to form a fourth unit. The third unit and the fourth unit are set independently. The third unit is supported on the casing 100 by the fourth vibration damping component 510, and the fourth unit is supported on the casing 100 by the fifth vibration damping component 520. This allows the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250, connected as a fourth integrated unit, to share the load, avoiding additional vibrations caused by uneven load distribution on individual cylinders. Combined with the fourth vibration damping component 510 and the fifth vibration damping component 520 on the third integrated unit, the fourth and fifth integrated units each form an independent and stable balance system. Specifically, the third integrated unit maintains a good balance with the upper fourth integrated unit, ensuring that the lower third integrated unit does not compromise the stability of the upper fourth integrated unit. Similarly, the balance of the fourth integrated unit effectively supports the third integrated unit, avoiding negative impacts on the lower structure. The close integration of the fourth and fifth integrated units forms a more robust overall structure, allowing the upper and lower parts to maintain their balance independently while cooperating, enhancing the overall stability and operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0049] In one possible implementation, the fourth vibration damping assembly 510 includes a fourth suspension spring 511 and a fourth vibration damper 512. At least one of the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, and the third cylinder 230 is suspended to the housing 100 by the fourth suspension spring 511, and the first cylinder 210 is supported on the housing 100 by the fourth vibration damper 512. Since the first cylinder 210, which has the largest lower volume, is supported on the housing 100 by the fourth vibration damper 512, the center of gravity of the entire machine is more stable. On this basis, at least one of the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, the third cylinder 230, the fourth cylinder 240, and the fifth cylinder 250 is suspended to the housing 100 by the third suspension spring 411 to isolate vibration and reduce vibration propagation. Possibly, the fifth damping assembly 520 includes a fifth suspension spring 521 and a fifth damper 522, with the fourth cylinder 240 and / or the fifth cylinder 250 suspended to the housing 100 by the fifth suspension spring 521, and the fourth cylinder 240 and / or the fifth cylinder 250 supported on the housing 100 by the fifth damper 522.

[0050] In this invention, the number of the fourth suspension spring 511, the fifth suspension spring 521, the fourth vibration damper 512, and the fifth vibration damper 522 is not limited, but preferably there are more than or equal to two of each, such as three or four. When the number is even, each of the fourth suspension spring 511, each of the fourth vibration damper 512, each of the fifth suspension spring 521, and each of the fifth vibration damper 522 can be symmetrically distributed. Taking one possible embodiment as an example, the number of the fourth suspension spring 511, the fifth suspension spring 521, the fourth vibration damper 512, and the fifth vibration damper 522 is four. Each of the fourth suspension springs 511 is located on opposite sides of the width direction of the first cylinder 210 and is symmetrically distributed. Each of the fourth vibration dampers 512 is located on opposite sides of the width direction of the first cylinder 210 and is symmetrically distributed and located below the fourth suspension springs 511. Two fifth suspension springs 521 are disposed on the front and rear sides of the body of the fourth cylinder 240, and another two fifth suspension springs 521 are disposed on the front and rear sides of the body of the fifth cylinder 250, with all fifth suspension springs 521 arranged symmetrically. Two fifth vibration dampers 522 are disposed on the front and rear sides of the body of the fourth cylinder 240, and another two fifth vibration dampers 522 are disposed on the front and rear sides of the body of the fifth cylinder 250, with all fifth vibration dampers 522 arranged symmetrically and located below the fifth suspension springs 521. However, this is not a limitation; for example, when there are three equal numbers of fourth suspension springs 511, fifth suspension springs 521, fourth vibration dampers 512, and / or fifth vibration dampers 522, they can also be arranged in a triangular distribution, etc. These adjustments do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and are all within the protection scope of the present invention. Furthermore, preferably, the fourth vibration damper 512 is supported on the base plate of the housing 100.

[0051] In one possible implementation, the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, and the third cylinder 230 are connected by a connector 700. The connector 700 includes a first connector, a fifth connector, and a sixth connector. The first cylinder 210 and the second cylinder 220 are connected by the fifth connector, the first cylinder 210 and the third cylinder 230 are connected by the sixth connector, and the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 are connected by the first connector. This ensures that adjacent cylinders are connected by connectors, resulting in a more even distribution of the load among the cylinders and achieving better balance. Furthermore, it suppresses relative movement between the cylinders, significantly improving stability under dynamic operating conditions.

[0052] In this invention, the specific forms of the first, fifth, and sixth connecting members are not limited. At least one of the first, fifth, and sixth connecting members can be an integrally formed connecting member, or it can be replaced by a separate connecting member connected by means of screwing or snap-fitting. The first, fifth, and sixth connecting members can be detachably connected to the corresponding cylinder by means of bolts or other means, or they can be integrally formed; this invention does not limit this.

[0053] It should be noted that the specific implementation of the connection between the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, and the third cylinder 230 to form a third integral unit is not fixed. For example, the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, and the third cylinder 230 can be integrally formed. Alternatively, the first cylinder 210, the second cylinder 220, and the third cylinder 230 can be connected by a connector (integral or separate). These adjustments do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and are all within the protection scope of the present invention. In addition, the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 can be integrally formed or connected by a connector (integral or separate).

[0054] The fourth possible implementation method:

[0055] Reference Figure 4 The second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 are connected to form the fifth unit, and the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 are connected to form the sixth unit. The first cylinder 210, the fifth unit and the sixth unit are set independently. The fifth unit is supported on the housing 100 by the sixth vibration damping component 610, the sixth unit is supported on the housing 100 by the seventh vibration damping component 620, and the first cylinder 210 is supported on the housing 100 by the eighth vibration damping component 630.

[0056] Since the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 are connected to form the fifth integral unit, and the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 are connected to form the sixth integral unit, the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 can share the load, avoiding additional vibration caused by uneven load on a single cylinder. The fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 can share the load, avoiding additional vibration caused by uneven load on a single cylinder. Combined with the setting of their respective vibration damping components, the first cylinder 210, the fifth integral unit, and the sixth integral unit each form an independent and stable balance system. Under the support of this balance system, each cylinder can maintain good stability during operation, reducing unnecessary vibration and mechanical load.

[0057] In one possible implementation, the sixth vibration damping assembly 610 includes a sixth suspension spring 611 and a sixth vibration damper 612. The second cylinder 220 and / or the third cylinder 230 are suspended to the housing 100 via the sixth suspension spring 611, and the second cylinder 220 and / or the third cylinder 230 are supported on the housing 100 via the sixth vibration damper 612. The seventh vibration damping assembly 620 includes a seventh suspension spring 621 and a seventh vibration damper 622. The fourth cylinder 240 and / or the fifth cylinder 250 are suspended to the housing 100 via the seventh suspension spring 621, and the fourth cylinder 240 and / or the fifth cylinder 250 are supported on the housing 100 via the seventh vibration damper 622. The eighth vibration damping assembly 630 includes an eighth suspension spring 631 and an eighth vibration damper 632. The first cylinder 210 is suspended to the housing 100 via the eighth suspension spring 631 and supported on the housing 100 via the eighth vibration damper 632.

[0058] In this invention, the number of the sixth suspension spring 611, the seventh suspension spring 621, the eighth suspension spring 631, the sixth vibration damper 612, the seventh vibration damper 622, and the eighth vibration damper 632 is not limited, but preferably there are more than two of each, such as three or four. When the number is even, the entire sets of the sixth suspension spring 611, the sixth vibration damper 612, the seventh suspension spring 621, the seventh vibration damper 622, the eighth suspension spring 631, and the eighth vibration damper 632 can be symmetrically distributed. Taking one possible embodiment as an example, the number of the sixth suspension spring 611, the seventh suspension spring 621, the eighth suspension spring 631, the sixth vibration damper 612, the seventh vibration damper 622, and the eighth vibration damper 632 are all four. Two sixth suspension springs 611 are located on the front and rear sides of the second cylinder 220, and two more sixth suspension springs 611 are located on the front and rear sides of the third cylinder 230, with all sixth suspension springs 611 arranged symmetrically. Two sixth vibration dampers 612 are located on the front and rear sides of the second cylinder 220, and two more sixth vibration dampers 612 are located on the front and rear sides of the third cylinder 230, with all sixth vibration dampers 612 arranged symmetrically and located below the sixth suspension springs 611. Two seventh suspension springs 621 are located on the front and rear sides of the fourth cylinder 240, and two more seventh suspension springs 621 are located on the front and rear sides of the fifth cylinder 250, with all seventh suspension springs 621 arranged symmetrically. Two seventh vibration dampers 622 are located on the front and rear sides of the fourth cylinder 240, and two more seventh vibration dampers 622 are located on the front and rear sides of the fifth cylinder 250. All seventh vibration dampers 622 are symmetrically arranged and located below the seventh suspension spring 621. Eighth suspension springs 631 are located on opposite sides of the first cylinder 210 in the width direction and are symmetrically distributed. Eighth vibration dampers 632 are also located on opposite sides of the first cylinder 210 in the width direction and are symmetrically distributed and located below the eighth suspension springs 631. However, this is not a limitation. For example, when there are three equal numbers of sixth suspension springs 611, seventh suspension springs 621, eighth suspension springs 631, sixth vibration dampers 612, seventh vibration dampers 622, and / or eighth vibration dampers 632, they can also be arranged in a triangular pattern. These adjustments do not deviate from the principle of the present invention and are all within the protection scope of the present invention. Furthermore, preferably, the eighth vibration dampers 632 are supported on the base plate of the housing 100.

[0059] The fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 can be integrally formed or connected by a connector (integral or separate). Similarly, the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 can also be integrally formed or connected by a connector (integral or separate).

[0060] The side plate of the housing 100 of the present invention may have a crossbeam, and any of the above-mentioned suspension springs and / or vibration dampers may be installed on the crossbeam. Of course, the housing 100 may also not have a crossbeam, and any of the above-mentioned suspension springs and / or vibration dampers may be directly installed on the side plate of the housing 100.

[0061] It should be noted that the above embodiments are merely used to illustrate the principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the above structure so that the present invention can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0062] For example, as an alternative implementation, in a first possible embodiment, although the invention is described with the fourth cylinder 240 and the fifth cylinder 250 both suspended to the housing 100 by the first suspension spring 311, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the invention. It is sufficient that the first assembly is supported on the housing 100 by the first damping component 310. Alternatively, or based on this, the second cylinder 220 and the third cylinder 230 can both be suspended to the housing 100 by the first suspension spring 311. These adjustments do not depart from the principles of the invention and are all within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0063] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, include: A first cylinder (210), a second cylinder (220), a third cylinder (230), a fourth cylinder (240), and a fifth cylinder (250) are disposed inside the housing (100). The volume of the second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240), and the fifth cylinder (250) is smaller than the volume of the first cylinder (210). The second cylinder (220) and the third cylinder (230) are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing (100) above the first cylinder (210), and the fourth cylinder (240) and the fifth cylinder (250) are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing (100) above the second cylinder (220) and the third cylinder (230).

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cylinder (210), the second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240), and the fifth cylinder (250) are generally axially symmetrically distributed; and / or The second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240), and the fifth cylinder (250) are distributed in a centrally symmetrical manner.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240) and the fifth cylinder (250) are connected to form a first whole. The first whole is independently set with the first cylinder (210). The first whole is supported on the housing (100) by the first vibration damping component (310). The first cylinder (210) is supported on the housing (100) by the second vibration damping component (320).

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first vibration damping assembly (310) includes a first suspension spring (311) and a first vibration damper (312). The fourth cylinder (240) and the fifth cylinder (250) are both suspended from the housing (100) by the first suspension spring (311), and the second cylinder (220) and the third cylinder (230) are both supported on the housing (100) by the first vibration damper (312); and / or The second vibration damping assembly (320) includes a second suspension spring (321) and a second vibration damper (322). The first cylinder (210) is suspended from the housing (100) by the second suspension spring (321) and supported on the housing (100) by the second vibration damper (322); and / or The second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240), and the fifth cylinder (250) are connected by a connector (700).

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first cylinder (210), the second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240) and the fifth cylinder (250) are connected to form a second whole, and the second whole is supported on the housing (100) by a third vibration damping component (410).

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The third vibration damping assembly (410) includes a third suspension spring (411) and a third vibration damper (412). At least one of the first cylinder (210), the second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240), and the fifth cylinder (250) is suspended to the housing (100) by the third suspension spring (411). The first cylinder (210) is supported on the housing (100) by the third vibration damper (412); and / or The second cylinder (220), the third cylinder (230), the fourth cylinder (240), the fifth cylinder (250), and the first cylinder (210) are connected by a connector (700).

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first cylinder (210), the second cylinder (220) and the third cylinder (230) are connected to form a third whole, and the fourth cylinder (240) and the fifth cylinder (250) are connected to form a fourth whole. The third whole and the fourth whole are independently set. The third whole is supported on the housing (100) by the fourth vibration damping component (510), and the fourth whole is supported on the housing (100) by the fifth vibration damping component (520).

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fourth vibration damping assembly (510) includes a fourth suspension spring (511) and a fourth vibration damper (512). At least one of the first cylinder (210), the second cylinder (220), and the third cylinder (230) is suspended from the housing (100) by the fourth suspension spring (511), and the first cylinder (210) is supported on the housing (100) by the fourth vibration damper (512); and / or The fifth vibration damping assembly (520) includes a fifth suspension spring (521) and a fifth vibration damper (522). The fourth cylinder (240) and / or the fifth cylinder (250) are suspended from the housing (100) by the fifth suspension spring (521), and the fourth cylinder (240) and / or the fifth cylinder (250) are supported on the housing (100) by the fifth vibration damper (522); and / or The first cylinder (210), the second cylinder (220), and the third cylinder (230) are connected by a connector (700).

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The second cylinder (220) and the third cylinder (230) are connected to form a fifth integral unit, and the fourth cylinder (240) and the fifth cylinder (250) are connected to form a sixth integral unit. The first cylinder (210), the fifth integral unit and the sixth integral unit are independently arranged. The fifth integral unit is supported on the housing (100) by the sixth vibration damping component (610). The sixth integral unit is supported on the housing (100) by the seventh vibration damping component (620). The first cylinder (210) is supported on the housing (100) by the eighth vibration damping component (630).

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sixth vibration damping assembly (610) includes a sixth suspension spring (611) and a sixth vibration damper (612). The second cylinder (220) and / or the third cylinder (230) are suspended to the housing (100) by the sixth suspension spring (611), and the second cylinder (220) and / or the third cylinder (230) are supported on the housing (100) by the sixth vibration damper (612); and / or The seventh vibration damping assembly (620) includes a seventh suspension spring (621) and a seventh vibration damper (622). The fourth cylinder (240) and / or the fifth cylinder (250) are suspended to the housing (100) by the seventh suspension spring (621), and the fourth cylinder (240) and / or the fifth cylinder (250) are supported on the housing (100) by the seventh vibration damper (622); and / or The eighth vibration damping assembly (630) includes an eighth suspension spring (631) and an eighth vibration damper (632). The first cylinder (210) is suspended on the housing (100) by the eighth suspension spring (631) and supported on the housing (100) by the eighth vibration damper (632).

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