Clothes care machine

By combining the heating element and negative ion generator in the clothing care machine for sterilization and deodorization, and introducing a wireless module to achieve remote control, the problems of insufficient penetration and inconvenient operation of the ultraviolet lamp are solved, and the functions of the clothing care machine are improved. Level of intelligence.

CN222182847UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17CIXI YILE LIGHTING TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420876666.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-25
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-25

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Technical Problem

The ultraviolet lights of existing clothing care machines are not very penetrating, cannot effectively sterilize the interior of clothing, and are inconvenient to operate, so they cannot connect to a smartphone wirelessly for remote control, which lacks intelligence.

Method used

Design a clothing care machine, combining a heating element and a negative ion generator, drying clothes with heat through a fan, and using negative ions to sterilize and deodorize, and installing a wireless module in the clothing care machine to realize remoteness with a smartphone Control and intelligent operation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the drying, sterilization, deodorization and deworming functions of clothing, and at the same time improves the intelligence and security of clothing care machines, and achieves a more convenient operating experience through wireless connection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes caring machine which is used for caring clothes and comprises a shell, and a circuit board, a heating body, a fan and a negative ion generator are installed in the shell. An air outlet is formed in the side face of the shell, an air outlet of the fan faces the air outlet, an air outlet flow channel is formed between the air outlet and the air outlet, and the heating body and the negative ion generator are arranged in the air outlet flow channel; the circuit board is electrically connected with the heating body, the fan and the negative ion generator respectively; and a control chip is mounted on the circuit board. The clothes care machine has the functions of clothes drying, sterilization, deodorization, insect expelling and the like, meanwhile, the temperature and humidity are collected through a sensor, the alarm function is achieved, the safety of the clothes care machine in use is further guaranteed, and the clothes care machine can be wirelessly connected and operated to further improve intelligence.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clothing care and electronic devices, in particular to a clothing care machine. Background Art

[0002] A clothing care machine is an emerging electrical product that integrates multiple functions such as sterilization, drying, and dehumidification. Generally, a clothing care machine sold on the market is a wardrobe with clothing care function. The wardrobe is large and expensive, which is not very friendly to consumers. In addition, to activate the clothing care function, it is necessary to operate the touch screen interface on the wardrobe, and it cannot be operated wirelessly with a smartphone. This is a significant disadvantage as we are about to enter the global Internet.

[0003] The existing Chinese patent with announcement number CN 209958108 U discloses an intelligent clothing care machine, which has activated carbon at the air inlet, a heating element and an ultraviolet lamp row installed at the air outlet, and uses activated carbon, heater and ultraviolet lamp to sterilize, dry and deodorize the clothes in the closet, and is wirelessly connected to a smart phone through a smart chip, so that the machine can be remotely controlled by the smart phone.

[0004] The above patent uses an ultraviolet lamp array for sterilization, but the ultraviolet light penetration is not high and cannot irradiate the inside of clothing. In addition, the ultraviolet lamp is placed in places far away from the wardrobe or in corners where the ultraviolet lamp cannot irradiate. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a clothing care machine which has the effects of sterilization, deodorization and insect repelling while heating and drying the clothes.

[0006] The above technical purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions: a clothing care machine for caring for clothing, comprising a shell, wherein a circuit board, a heating element, a fan and a negative ion generator are installed inside the shell; an air outlet is provided on the side of the shell, the exhaust port of the fan faces the air outlet, an air outlet channel is formed between the exhaust port and the air outlet, and the heating element and the negative ion generator are arranged in the air outlet channel; the circuit board is electrically connected to the heating element, the fan and the negative ion generator respectively; a control chip is installed on the circuit board.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the airflow blown by the fan takes away the heat through the heating element, and the clothes are dried through the air circulation. At the same time, the negative ion generator generates negative ions, and the negative ions are sterilized and deodorized along with the airflow.

[0008] The utility model is further configured as follows: the circuit board includes a heating element circuit, a fan circuit and a negative ion generating circuit, the heating element circuit output port is connected to the heating element, the fan circuit output port is connected to the fan, the negative ion generating circuit output port is connected to the negative ion generator, and the control chip is respectively connected to the heating element circuit, the fan circuit and the negative ion generator circuit by signals.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the heating element circuit drives the heating element, the fan circuit starts the fan, and the negative ion generating circuit drives the generation of negative ions.

[0010] The utility model is further configured as follows: the heating element circuit includes a transistor Q11 and a relay K1, the main circuit input contact of the relay K1 is connected to the main power supply, the main circuit output contact of the relay K1 is connected to the heating element, the collector of the transistor Q11 is connected to the coil contact of the relay K1, the base of the transistor Q11 is connected to the control chip pin, and the emitter of the transistor Q11 is connected to the circuit ground point.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the control chip controls the heating of the heating element by outputting a signal to turn on or off the transistor Q11.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: the fan circuit includes a MOS tube Q9, the drain of the MOS tube Q9 is connected to the negative electrode of the fan, the gate of the MOS tube Q9 is connected to the control chip pin, and the source of the MOS tube Q9 is connected to the circuit grounding point.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the control chip controls the start or stop of the fan by outputting a signal to turn on or off the MOS tube Q9.

[0014] The utility model is further configured as follows: the negative ion generating circuit MOS tube Q6, the drain of the MOS tube Q6 is connected to the negative output end of the negative ion generating circuit, the gate of the MOS tube Q6 is connected to the control chip pin, and the source of the MOS tube Q6 is connected to the circuit grounding point.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the control chip controls the generation of negative ions by outputting a signal to turn on or off the MOS tube Q6.

[0016] The utility model is further configured as follows: an ultrasonic transducer is mounted on the shell, and the circuit board further comprises an ultrasonic drive circuit, and the ultrasonic drive circuit drives the ultrasonic transducer to emit ultrasonic waves.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, an ultrasonic generator is installed in the clothing care machine to emit ultrasonic waves to achieve the mosquito repelling function.

[0018] The utility model is further configured as follows: the ultrasonic driving circuit includes a transistor Q10 and a driving chip, the transistor Q10 controls the driving chip to drive the ultrasonic transducer to emit ultrasonic waves, and the gate of the transistor Q10 is connected to the control chip.

[0019] The utility model is further configured as follows: the circuit board also includes an alarm circuit, which includes transistors Q4, Q7, Q8 and a buzzer, the base of the transistor Q7 is connected to the output pin of the control chip, the base of the transistor Q8 is connected to the output pin of the control chip, the collector of the transistor Q7 is connected to the base of the transistor Q4, the collector of the transistor Q4 is connected to the positive electrode of the buzzer, and the collector of the transistor Q8 is connected to the negative electrode of the buzzer.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the buzzer alarm prompts to ensure the safe use of the clothing care machine.

[0021] The utility model is further configured as follows: a wireless module is also provided on the circuit board, the wireless module is signal-connected to the control chip, and the wireless module and the control chip perform data transmission.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the clothing care machine is added with a wireless module, which can be connected to a mobile phone through the wireless module and remotely operated through the mobile phone, making the clothing care machine more intelligent.

[0023] The utility model is further configured as follows: an LED light bar is installed on the shell, a diffuse light-transmitting bar is installed on the surface of the shell, and the light emitted by the LED light bar is emitted through the diffuse light-transmitting bar.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the LED light illuminates the wardrobe, and the diffused light strip can be matched with different colors, so that the emitted light has different colors.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the clothing care machine has the functions of drying clothes, sterilizing, deodorizing, and repelling insects, and uses sensors to collect temperature and humidity. It has an alarm function to further ensure the safety of the clothing care machine during use. The clothing care machine can perform wireless connection operations to further improve its intelligence. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a clothing care machine in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the clothing care machine after the shell is hidden in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a diagram of the internal structure of the clothing care machine in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a control chip in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 It is a circuit schematic diagram of the heating element in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of an ultrasonic circuit in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 7 It is a circuit principle diagram of an alarm circuit, a fan circuit, a negative ion circuit, etc. in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 8 It is a circuit schematic diagram of a wireless module in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] In the figure: 1. Shell; 2. Circuit board; 3. Heater; 4. Fan; 5. Negative ion generator; 6. Air outlet; 7. Exhaust outlet; 8. Air outlet channel; 9. LED light strip; 10. Diffusive light strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model; it is obvious that the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all of the embodiments, and all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the utility model without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0036] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the utility model discloses a clothing care machine, which can be installed on a wardrobe or placed in an area with clothes to care for placed or hung clothes; the clothing care machine includes a shell 1, inside which a control mainboard, a heating element 3, a fan 4 and a negative ion generator 5 are installed; an air outlet 6 is provided on the side of the shell 1, the fan 4 is installed inside the shell 1 and is arranged so that the air outlet 7 of the fan 4 faces the air outlet 6 of the shell 1. In this embodiment, the fan 4 adopts a vortex fan 4, an air inlet is opened at the vortex air inlet, an air outlet flow channel 8 is provided between the air outlet 7 and the air outlet 6, and the heating element 3 and the negative ion generator 5 are arranged in the air outlet flow channel 8.

[0037] like Figure 4-7 As shown, the circuit board 2 is provided with a control chip, a heating element 3 circuit, a fan 4 circuit, a negative ion generator 5 circuit, an alarm circuit and an ultrasonic generator circuit. Each circuit is connected to its corresponding electrical component to provide power to each component and control the start and stop of each electrical component. The control chip is connected to each circuit by signal, and sends out a command signal to control the start and operation of each circuit to realize various functions.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the control chip adopts model BF7612BM16. The BF7612BM16 chip has 16 pins, the power supply is 5V DC voltage, and the MCU chip has a 12-bit ADC. In this embodiment, each pin of the BF7612BM16 chip inputs and transmits signals to realize various functions. Pin 1 outputs a signal to control the LED light, pin 2 outputs a signal to control the fan 4, pin 3 outputs a signal to control the negative ion generator 5, and pin 4 outputs a signal to control the ultrasonic generator. Pin 5 inputs a signal, and the input signal is a humidity signal detected by the sensor. Pin 6 inputs a signal, and the input signal is a temperature signal detected by the sensor. Pins 7 and 8 jointly output signals to control the alarm, pins 9 and 10 transmit data and interact with the wireless module. Pin 11 outputs a signal to control the wireless module to start the connection, pins 14 and 15 transmit data and interact with the touch panel, and pin 16 outputs a signal to control the heating element 3.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the circuit of the heating element 3 includes a transistor Q11, a diode D5, a relay K1, and resistors R33 and R34. The main circuit of the relay K1 is connected to the main power supply and the heating element 3. The coil contacts of the relay K1 are respectively connected to the DC power supply and the collector of the transistor Q11. The diode D5 is connected in parallel to the coil contacts of the relay K1. The emitter of the transistor Q11 is connected to the circuit grounding point. The base of the transistor Q11 is respectively connected to the resistors R33 and R34. The other end of the resistor R33 is connected to the control chip output pin HEAT, and the other end of the resistor R34 is connected to the circuit grounding point. When the base of the transistor Q11 provides current, the forward biased transistor Q11 is turned on. In this embodiment, the transistor Q11 is a triode. The control chip sends a signal to control the conduction of the transistor Q11, thereby controlling the relay K1 to be attracted. When the relay K1 is attracted, the heating element 3 is energized and starts to heat.

[0040] like Figure 7 As shown, the fan 4 circuit includes a MOS tube Q9, a diode D4, and resistors R24 and R26. One end of the positive contact of the fan 4 is connected to a DC power supply, and the other end of the negative contact of the fan 4 is connected to the drain of the MOS tube Q9. The diode D4 is connected in parallel to the contact of the fan 4. The source of the MOS tube Q9 is connected to the circuit ground point. The gate of the MOS tube Q9 is connected to the resistors R24 and R26 respectively. The other end of the resistor R24 ​​is connected to the output pin FAN of the control chip, and the other end of the resistor R26 is connected to the circuit ground point. When the control chip sends a signal VGS>0, the MOS tube Q9 is turned on and the fan 4 starts.

[0041] Similarly, if Figure 7As shown, the circuit of the negative ion generator 5 includes a MOS tube Q6, a diode D2, and resistors R4 and R9. One end of the contact of the negative ion generator 5 is connected to a DC power supply, and the other end of the contact of the negative ion generator 5 is connected to the drain of the MOS tube Q6. The diode D2 is connected in parallel to the contact of the negative ion generator 5. The source of the MOS tube Q6 is connected to the circuit grounding point. The gate of the MOS tube Q6 is connected to the resistors R4 and R9 respectively. The other end of the resistor R4 is connected to the output pin O3 of the control chip, and the other end of the resistor R9 is connected to the circuit grounding point. When the control chip sends a signal, the MOS tube Q6 is turned on and the negative ion generator 5 is started.

[0042] like Figure 7 As shown, the alarm circuit includes transistors Q4, Q7, Q8 and buzzer BUZ1, wherein transistor Q4 is a PNP triode, the emitter of transistor Q4 is connected to a DC power supply, the collector of transistor Q4 is connected to the positive electrode of buzzer BUZ1, the base of transistor Q4 is connected to voltage-dividing resistors R1 and R2 and then to a DC power supply; the collector of transistor Q7 is connected to the voltage-dividing resistor R2, and transistor Q7 controls the opening of buzzer BUZ1 by conducting the signal of the base of shunt transistor Q4, the emitter of transistor Q7 is connected to the circuit grounding point, the base of transistor Q7 is connected to resistor R6 and then to the output pin BUZ-C of the control chip, Resistor R12 is connected between the emitter and base of transistor Q7; the collector of transistor Q8 is connected to resistor R21 and then to the negative electrode of buzzer BUZ1, the emitter of transistor Q8 is connected to the circuit grounding point, the base of transistor Q8 is connected to resistor R22 and then to the output pin BUZ-PWM of the control chip, resistor R23 is connected between the emitter and base of transistor Q8, and transistor Q8 controls the beeping time of buzzer BUZ1 by turning on and off; the positive electrode of buzzer BUZ1 is also connected to capacitor EC5; the control chip controls the beeping and beeping duration of buzzer BUZ1 by outputting control signals BUZ-C and BUZ-PWM.

[0043] like Figure 6 As shown, the ultrasonic drive circuit includes a transistor Q10 and a drive chip. The drive chip is connected to the ultrasonic transducer to drive the ultrasonic transducer to emit ultrasonic waves. The 5V signal is connected to the drive chip pin 1A. The collector of the transistor Q10 is connected to the drive chip pin 1A. The emitter of the transistor Q10 is connected to the circuit ground point. The base of the transistor Q10 is connected to the resistor R27 and then connected to the control chip output pin CSB. The resistor R28 is connected between the emitter and base of the transistor Q10.

[0044] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an LED light bar 9 for lighting is provided on the front of the housing 1, a groove is provided in the housing 1, the LED light bar 9 is installed in the groove, and a diffuse light-transmitting strip 10 is installed just above the groove on the surface of the housing 1. The light emitted by the LED light bar 9 passes through the diffuse light-transmitting strip 10 and is emitted. Figure 7As shown, similarly, the control chip sends a signal LED to drive MOS tube Q5 to control the start and stop of the LED light.

[0045] like Figure 8 As shown, the circuit board 2 has a wireless module, and the user can communicate data with the control chip through the WIFI module. In this embodiment, the wireless module adopts TUYA-WR3.

[0046] When in use, the clothing care machine can be operated through the touch panel, which is connected to the circuit board 2 via a wiring harness data, or it can be operated by connecting to the wireless module via a mobile phone.

[0047] The clothing care machine has functions such as drying, sterilization, deodorization, and insect repellent. It also uses sensors to collect temperature and humidity, and has an alarm function to further ensure the safety of the clothing care machine during use. The clothing care machine can be operated wirelessly to further improve its intelligence.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, so all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A clothing care machine for clothing care, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: A circuit board (2), a heating element (3), a fan (4) and a negative ion generator (5) are installed inside the housing (1); an air outlet (6) is provided on the side of the housing (1); an air outlet (7) of the fan (4) faces the air outlet (6); an air outlet channel (8) is formed between the air outlet (7) and the air outlet (6); the heating element (3) and the negative ion generator (5) are arranged in the air outlet channel (8); the circuit board (2) is electrically connected to the heating element (3), the fan (4) and the negative ion generator (5) respectively; and a control chip is installed on the circuit board (2).

2. The clothing care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board (2) comprises a heating element (3) circuit, a fan (4) circuit and a negative ion generating circuit; the heating element (3) circuit output port is connected to the heating element (3); the fan (4) circuit output port is connected to the fan (4); the negative ion generating circuit output port is connected to the negative ion generator (5); and the control chip is respectively connected to the heating element (3) circuit, the fan (4) circuit and the negative ion generator (5) circuit by signals.

3. The clothing care machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating element (3) circuit includes a transistor Q11 and a relay K1, wherein the main circuit input contact of the relay K1 is connected to the main power supply, the main circuit output contact of the relay K1 is connected to the heating element (3), the collector of the transistor Q11 is connected to the coil contact of the relay K1, the base of the transistor Q11 is connected to the pin of the control chip, and the emitter of the transistor Q11 is connected to the circuit ground point.

4. The clothing care machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fan (4) circuit comprises a MOS tube Q9, the drain of the MOS tube Q9 being connected to the negative electrode of the fan (4), the gate of the MOS tube Q9 being connected to the pin of the control chip, and the source of the MOS tube Q9 being connected to the circuit grounding point.

5. The clothing care machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The negative ion generating circuit MOS tube Q6, the drain of the MOS tube Q6 is connected to the negative output end of the negative ion generating circuit, the gate of the MOS tube Q6 is connected to the control chip pin, and the source of the MOS tube Q6 is connected to the circuit ground point.

6. The clothing care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ultrasonic transducer is mounted on the housing (1), and the circuit board (2) further comprises an ultrasonic drive circuit, which drives the ultrasonic transducer to emit ultrasonic waves.

7. The clothing care machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The ultrasonic driving circuit includes a transistor Q10 and a driving chip. The transistor Q10 controls the driving chip to drive the ultrasonic transducer to emit ultrasonic waves. The gate of the transistor Q10 is connected to the control chip.

8. The clothing care machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The circuit board (2) further comprises an alarm circuit, which comprises a transistor Q4, a transistor Q7, a transistor Q8 and a buzzer, wherein the base of the transistor Q7 is connected to the output pin of the control chip, the base of the transistor Q8 is connected to the output pin of the control chip, the collector of the transistor Q7 is connected to the base of the transistor Q4, the collector of the transistor Q4 is connected to the positive electrode of the buzzer, and the collector of the transistor Q8 is connected to the negative electrode of the buzzer.

9. The clothing care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board (2) is also provided with a wireless module, which is signal-connected to the control chip and performs data transmission with the control chip.

10. The clothing care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An LED light bar (9) is mounted on the housing (1), and a diffused light-transmitting bar (10) is mounted on the surface of the housing (1). Light emitted by the LED light bar (9) passes through the diffused light-transmitting bar (10) and is emitted.