Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses clothes treatment equipment. The clothes treatment equipment comprises a box body, a barrel body assembly, a condensing device, a drying device and a connecting assembly, the barrel body assembly is arranged in the box body, the barrel body assembly comprises an outer barrel and an inner barrel rotatably arranged in the outer barrel, and the inner barrel is provided with a clothes processing cavity; the condensing device is arranged on the outer barrel and at least partially located on the side, facing the inner barrel, of the outer barrel. The drying device is connected with the box body; the connecting assembly comprises a transition connecting piece and a first buffering connecting piece capable of generating deformation, one end of the first buffering connecting piece is connected with the condensing device, the other end of the first buffering connecting piece is connected with the drying device through the transition connecting piece, and airflow in the clothes processing cavity can sequentially flow through the condensing device, the connecting assembly and the drying device. According to the clothes treatment equipment, on the premise that the reliability problem of the drying device is solved, assembling between the drying device and the connecting assembly can be completed easily.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothing washing and care, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] Taking a washer-dryer as an example, a washer-dryer generally includes a condensing device, a drying device and a barrel assembly. Clothes are carried in the barrel assembly. During the drying process of the clothes, the humid air flow in the barrel assembly is successively dehumidified by the condensing device and heated by the drying device to obtain a dry hot air flow. The dry hot air flow exchanges heat and moisture with the wet clothes, absorbs moisture in the clothes and turns into a humid air flow. The humid air flow is again dehumidified by the condensing device and heated by the drying device and then returns to the barrel assembly. The cycle runs in this way to achieve continuous and efficient drying of the clothes.

[0003] During the operation of the washer-dryer, the barrel assembly may generate large vibrations, which may easily cause the drying device to vibrate, causing reliability problems for the drying device. In the related art, a flexible connection structure is used to connect the drying device and the condensing device, which can effectively improve the reliability of the drying device. However, due to the relatively low stability of the flexible connection structure, it is not convenient to complete the assembly between the drying device and the flexible connection structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application hopes to provide a clothing processing device, aiming to improve the reliability problem of the drying device and facilitate the assembly between the drying device and the connecting component.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application is implemented as follows:

[0006] The present application provides a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0007] Box;

[0008] A barrel assembly disposed in the box, the barrel assembly comprising an outer barrel and an inner barrel disposed in the outer barrel, the inner barrel having a clothes processing chamber;

[0009] A condensing device, disposed in the outer barrel and at least partially located on a side of the outer barrel facing the inner barrel;

[0010] A drying device connected to the box;

[0011] A connecting component includes a transition connecting piece and a first buffer connecting piece that can generate deformation, one end of the first buffer connecting piece is connected to the condensing device, and the other end is connected to the drying device through the transition connecting piece, and the airflow in the clothing processing chamber can flow through the condensing device, the connecting component and the drying device in sequence.

[0012] In one embodiment, a partial area of ​​the transition connector on a side facing the drying device is recessed to form a mounting groove, and a partial structure of the drying device is disposed in the mounting groove.

[0013] In one embodiment, the transition connector is provided with a mounting hole along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, and a flange is protruded from the side wall of the first buffer connector, and the flange extends circumferentially along the first buffer connector. The connection assembly also includes a pressure plate arranged on the side of the transition connector away from the condensing device, the first buffer connector is passed through the mounting hole, and the flange is clamped between the transition connector and the pressure plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connection assembly further comprises a sealing member disposed on a side of the transition connector facing the drying device, the sealing member is disposed around the outer periphery of the mounting hole, and a sealing clamp is disposed between the transition connector and the drying device.

[0015] In one embodiment, an annular groove is provided on the transition connector, an annular boss is provided on the drying device, the sealing member is provided in the annular groove, and at least a portion of the annular boss extends into the annular groove and abuts against the sealing member.

[0016] In one embodiment, an annular protrusion is provided on a side of the transition connector facing away from the condensing device, an inner side wall of the annular protrusion constitutes a part of the hole wall of the mounting hole, and the flange abuts against an outer side wall of the annular protrusion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the pressure plate, the flange and the transition connector are fastened together.

[0018] In one embodiment, the top wall of the condensing device includes a first wall and a second wall. Along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, the second wall is higher than the first wall, and the end of the first buffer connector away from the drying device is connected to the first wall.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first wall is inclined relative to the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, and the plane where the axis of the barrel assembly and the height direction of the clothing processing equipment are located is used as a reference plane, and the distance between the first wall and the drying device gradually increases as it moves away from the reference plane.

[0020] In one embodiment, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the barrel assembly, an angle between an extension direction of a projection of the first wall and a horizontal direction is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 45°.

[0021] In one embodiment, along the axial direction of the barrel assembly, the second wall is closer to the outer edge of the box body than the first wall.

[0022] In one embodiment, a pre-loading position is provided on the box body, and the pre-loading position includes a first pre-loading position and a second pre-loading position, the first pre-loading position and the second pre-loading position are respectively located at the two ends of the box body along the axial direction of the barrel body assembly, and the two ends of the drying device are respectively pre-installed at the first pre-loading position and the second pre-loading position.

[0023] In one embodiment, the box body includes a front beam, a middle beam and a rear beam arranged axially at intervals along the barrel body assembly, the first pre-installation position is set on the rear beam, the second pre-installation position is set on the front beam, and the drying device is connected to the middle beam.

[0024] In one embodiment, the first pre-installation position is a first pre-installation hole extending axially along the barrel body assembly, the second pre-installation position is a second pre-installation hole extending along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, and the drying device is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion, the first protrusion is penetrated into the first pre-installation hole, and at least a portion of the second protrusion passes through the second pre-installation hole and overlaps the top wall of the box body.

[0025] In one embodiment, the drying device includes a drying tube and a volute, one end of the drying tube is connected to the volute, the volute includes an upper shell and a lower shell, and the lower shell is connected to the transition connector.

[0026] In one embodiment, a central axis of the first buffer connector extends in a curve.

[0027] In the clothing processing device of the present embodiment, the connecting component consists of a first buffer connecting piece and a transition connecting piece. Before the drying device is connected to the casing, the connection between the first buffer connecting piece and the condensing device and the connection between the first buffer connecting piece and the transition connecting piece can be realized first. The shape and structure of the transition connecting piece are relatively stable. After the drying device is connected to the casing, it is easier to realize alignment between the transition connecting piece and the drying device. Moreover, even if the alignment is unsuccessful, when a force is applied to the transition connecting piece to adjust its position, the situation in which only the transition connecting piece itself is deformed without changing its position will not occur. That is, it is convenient for the assembler to adjust the position of the transition connecting piece, thereby facilitating the assembler to realize the assembly between the drying device and the connecting component.

[0028] In addition, the first buffer connector can be deformed, so that it can better absorb vibration, which is beneficial to reduce the vibration transmitted to the drying device and improve the stability and reliability of the drying device. In other words, the clothes processing device of the embodiment of the present application can improve the reliability of the drying device and also facilitate the assembly between the drying device and the connection component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present application from a first perspective;

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present application from a second viewing angle;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram at A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present application from a third perspective, wherein a partial structure of the box body is shown;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present application from a fourth perspective, wherein a partial structure of the box body is shown;

[0034] Figure 6 In accordance with Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle BB section;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The enlarged schematic diagram at E in the middle;

[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The enlarged schematic diagram at F in the middle;

[0037] Fig. 9 In accordance with Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the CC section;

[0038] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 The enlarged schematic diagram of G in the middle;

[0039] Fig.11 In accordance with Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle DD section;

[0040] Fig.12 for Fig.11 Enlarged schematic diagram at H in the middle.

[0041] Description of Reference Numerals

[0042] 10. Box body; 11. Front beam; 11a. Second pre-installation position; 12. Middle beam; 13. Rear beam; 13a. First pre-installation position; 20. Barrel body assembly; 21. Outer barrel; 22. Inner barrel; 22a. Clothes processing chamber; 30. Condensing device; 31. First wall; 32. Second wall; 32a. Water inlet; 40. Drying device; 41. Drying pipe; 41a. Second protrusion; 42. Volute; 42a. Annular boss; 42b. First protrusion; 421. Upper shell; 422. Lower shell; 43. Adapter; 50. Connecting assembly; 51. Transition connecting piece; 51a. Mounting groove; 51b. Mounting hole; 51c. Annular groove; 51d. Annular protrusion; 52. First buffer connecting piece; 52a. Flanging; 53. Press plate; 54. Seal; 60. Second buffer connecting piece. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the present application, and are therefore only used as examples, and the protection scope of the present application cannot be limited by this. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish different objects, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0045] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0047] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be understood in a broad sense, and may be direct contact or contact through an intermediate medium layer. It may be contact with essentially no interaction force between the two contacting parties, or it may be contact with interaction force between the two contacting parties.

[0049] Please also read Figures 1 to 12 An embodiment of the present application provides a clothing processing device, which includes a box body 10, a barrel body assembly 20, a condensing device 30, a drying device 40 and a connecting assembly 50.

[0050] It should be noted that the clothing processing device can be a drum washing machine with a drying function, or a washer-dryer, etc., and there is no limitation here.

[0051] The barrel assembly 20 is disposed in the box 10, which can be understood as the external frame structure of the laundry processing device, and its specific shape is not limited. Figure 1 As shown, the box body 10 is roughly a cubic structure; of course, the box body 10 can also be an elliptical structure, etc.

[0052] The barrel assembly 20 includes an outer barrel 21 and an inner barrel 22 disposed in the outer barrel 21, and the inner barrel 22 has a clothing processing chamber 22a. Specifically, the inner barrel 22 is rotatably disposed in the outer barrel 21, and the clothing is washed and cared for in the clothing processing chamber 22a. Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, one side of the clothes processing chamber 22a is opened to form a clothes placing opening, through which the user can conveniently take in and put in clothes.

[0053] Condensate is introduced into the condensing device 30, and the wet air flow in the laundry processing chamber 22a can flow into the condensing device 30, and under the action of the condensate, the water vapor in the wet air flow releases heat and condenses. That is, after passing through the condensing device 30, the wet air flow can become a dry air flow.

[0054] A heating element is provided in the drying device 40, and the heating element can be, for example, a heating tube, which is electrically connected to the power supply assembly, so that electrical energy can be converted into thermal energy. The dry airflow formed after condensation by the condensing device 30 passes through the drying device 40 and is heated by the heating element to obtain a dry hot airflow. The dry hot airflow enters the clothing processing chamber 22a, performs heat and moisture exchange with the wet clothing, absorbs moisture in the clothing, and the dry hot airflow gradually turns into a wet airflow, and the clothing gradually achieves a drying effect under the action of the dry hot airflow.

[0055] In order to facilitate the circulation of airflow in the clothing processing chamber 22a, the condensing device 30 and the drying device 40, in some embodiments, the clothing processing equipment also includes a fan assembly, which is arranged on the circulation flow path of the airflow, for example, it can be arranged in the drying device 40, so as to guide the circulation of the airflow.

[0056] The type of the fan assembly is not limited, and can be, for example, a centrifugal fan, an axial flow fan, etc.

[0057] In addition to the heating element and the fan assembly, the electronic devices installed in the drying device 40 may also include other types, such as temperature sensors, etc. The temperature of the airflow in the drying device 40 can be monitored in real time by the temperature sensor, thereby controlling the heat emitted by the heating element.

[0058] The inner barrel 22 and the outer barrel 21 are coaxially arranged inside and outside, and holes can be opened on the side wall of the inner barrel 22. The water in the outer barrel 21 can enter the inner barrel 22 through the holes of the inner barrel 22 to wash the clothes in the clothing processing chamber 22a. At the same time, when the clothes in the clothing processing chamber 22a are dried, the humid air flow generated after the dry hot air flow exchanges heat and moisture with the clothes in the clothing processing chamber 22a can also enter the outer barrel 21 through the holes of the inner barrel 22. In this embodiment, the inner barrel 22 can also be called a perforated inner barrel.

[0059] During the dehydration process of the clothes, the inner tub 22 rotates at a high speed, thereby driving the outer tub 21 to generate a large vibration. The condensing device 30 is arranged in the outer tub 21, and at least partly located on the side of the outer tub 21 facing the inner tub 22. The humid air flow enters the outer tub 21 through the holes of the inner tub 22, and then enters the condensing device 30. It can be understood that after the inner tub 22 rotates and drives the outer tub 21 to vibrate, the outer tub 21 will transmit the vibration to the condensing device 30, and the condensing device 30 will also vibrate.

[0060] Part of the structure of the condensing device 30 is located in the outer barrel 21 , and the other part protrudes from the outer side wall of the outer barrel 21 , so as to facilitate connection with the connecting assembly 50 .

[0061] The drying device 40 is connected to the housing 10. It is understandable that the housing 10 is an external frame structure of the clothing processing device, and has relatively high stability. After the drying device 40 is connected to the housing 10, the stability of the drying device 40 is also relatively high, and the drying device 40 is less affected by the vibration of the barrel assembly 20.

[0062] There is no limitation on the connection method between the drying device 40 and the housing 10. For example, a detachable connection method such as a fastener fastening connection or a snap connection can be adopted, so that the drying device 40 can be easily disassembled for maintenance or replacement during use; of course, a non-detachable connection method such as welding can also be adopted to achieve connection, so that the connection reliability between the drying device 40 and the housing 10 is higher.

[0063] In some embodiments, the position of the drying device 40 is higher than the position of the condensing device 30. The position of the drying device 40 and the position of the condensing device 30 are the positions of the two in the height direction. It should be noted that the height direction of the embodiment of the present application should be understood based on the clothes processing device being in normal use. Specifically, the height direction is as follows: Figure 1 , such as 2, Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown.

[0064] The two ends of the connection assembly 50 along the height direction of the clothes processing device are respectively connected to the condensing device 30 and the drying device 40. The connection assembly 50 can absorb a part of the vibration by generating deformation, and the vibration transmitted to the condensing device 30 by the barrel assembly 20 can be better absorbed by the connection assembly 50, thereby reducing the vibration transmitted to the drying device 40, and further improving the stability of the drying device 40.

[0065] The connection assembly 50 includes a transition connection piece 51 and a first buffer connection piece 52 that can be deformed. One end of the first buffer connection piece 52 is connected to the condensing device 30 , and the other end is connected to the drying device 40 through the transition connection piece 51 .

[0066] The first buffer connector 52 may be made of a flexible material. The material of the flexible material is not limited. For example, the first buffer connector 52 is a bellows. The first buffer connector 52 made of a flexible material is retractable in height direction, so as to absorb vibration.

[0067] The material of the transition piece 51 is not limited. It is understandable that the transition piece 51 is made of a material that is not easily deformed.

[0068] The airflow in the laundry processing chamber 22a can flow through the condensing device 30, the connecting assembly 50 and the drying device 40 in sequence. That is, in addition to realizing the connection relationship between the condensing device 30 and the drying device 40, the connecting assembly 50 can also realize the communication between the internal spaces of the two, and the airflow in the condensing device 30 can flow into the drying device 40 through the connecting assembly 50.

[0069] In the related art, during the assembly of the drying device and the first buffer connector, on the one hand, the first buffer connector is made of a flexible material, and its overall stability is relatively low. After the drying device is assembled on the box body, the first buffer connector may not be aligned with the drying device; on the other hand, the first buffer connector is located between the drying device and the condensing device, and the operating space is also limited, that is, when the first buffer connector and the drying device are not aligned, it is not convenient to operate the first buffer connector to move to a position aligned with the drying device. Therefore, it is not convenient to complete the assembly between the drying device and the flexible connection structure.

[0070] In the clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present application, the connecting component 50 is composed of a first buffer connecting piece 52 and a transition connecting piece 51. Before the drying device 40 is connected to the housing 10, the connection between the first buffer connecting piece 52 and the condensing device 30 and the connection between the first buffer connecting piece 52 and the transition connecting piece 51 can be realized first. The shape and structure of the transition connecting piece 51 are relatively stable. After the drying device 40 is connected to the housing 10, it is easier to achieve alignment between the transition connecting piece 51 and the drying device 40. Moreover, even if the alignment is unsuccessful, when a force is applied to the transition connecting piece 51 to adjust its position, the situation in which only the transition connecting piece 51 itself is deformed without changing its position will not occur. That is, it is convenient for the assembler to adjust the position of the transition connecting piece 51, thereby facilitating the assembler to achieve the assembly between the drying device 40 and the connecting component 50.

[0071] In addition, the first buffer connector 52 can be deformed, so as to better absorb vibration, which is beneficial to reduce the vibration transmitted to the drying device 40 and improve the stability and reliability of the drying device 40. In other words, the clothes processing device of the embodiment of the present application can improve the reliability of the drying device 40 and also facilitate the assembly between the drying device 40 and the connecting assembly 50.

[0072] See also Figures 5 to 8 In one embodiment, a portion of the transition piece 51 facing the drying device 40 is recessed to form a mounting groove 51 a, and a portion of the structure of the drying device 40 is disposed in the mounting groove 51 a.

[0073] The mounting groove 51 a can produce a certain positioning effect on the drying device 40 , thereby facilitating the alignment between the drying device 40 and the transition connector 51 .

[0074] During the assembly of the drying device 40, a portion of the drying device 40 can be placed in the installation groove 51a. By adjusting the position of the drying device 40, the transition connector 51 can be driven to move, and the transition connector 51 and the drying device 40 can basically remain in alignment.

[0075] In addition, through the installation groove 51a, a part of the drying device 40 and the transition connector 51 can realize an inside-outside assembly structure. On the one hand, it is convenient to fasten the two with fasteners. On the other hand, by adopting the inside-outside matching structure, a tortuous sealing surface is formed between the drying device 40 and the transition connector 51, which is beneficial to improve the air tightness of the connection between the two, thereby ensuring the drying efficiency of the clothes.

[0076] See also Figures 5 to 8 In one embodiment, a transition connector 51 is provided with a mounting hole 51b extending through the transition connector 51 along the height direction of the clothing processing device, a flange 52a is protruded from the side wall of the first buffer connector 52, and the flange 52a extends along the circumferential direction of the first buffer connector 52. The connection assembly 50 also includes a pressure plate 53 arranged on the side of the transition connector 51 away from the condensing device 30, the first buffer connector 52 is passed through the mounting hole 51b, and the flange 52a is clamped between the transition connector 51 and the pressure plate 53.

[0077] It can be understood that the mounting hole 51b is communicated with the mounting groove 51a described above.

[0078] Since the first buffer connector 52 is made of flexible material, if only the first buffer connector 52 and the transition connector 51 are connected, the connection strength between the two is low. By providing a flange 52a and clamping the flange 52a between the transition connector 51 and the pressure plate 53, the first buffer connector 52 is subjected to the clamping force between the pressure plate 53 and the transition connector 51 in the circumferential direction, thereby helping to improve the connection strength between the first buffer connector 52 and the transition connector 51.

[0079] In addition, the flange 52a is arranged on the side of the transition connector 51 facing the drying device 40, thereby producing a certain sealing effect, which is beneficial to reducing the probability of the air flow in the first buffer connector 52 flowing out through the gap between the mounting hole 51b and the outer wall of the first buffer connector 52.

[0080] The connection method between the pressure plate 53, the flange 52a and the transition connector 51 is not limited. Figures 5 to 8The pressing plate 53, the flange 52a and the transition connector 51 are tightly connected. In other embodiments, the three can also be connected by other connection methods such as bonding and ultrasonic connection.

[0081] See also Figures 5 to 8 In one embodiment, the connection assembly 50 also includes a seal 54 disposed on the side of the transition connector 51 facing the drying device 40 , the seal 54 is arranged around the outer periphery of the mounting hole 51 b , and the seal is clamped between the transition connector 51 and the drying device 40 .

[0082] The material of the sealing member 54 is not limited, and can be, for example, rubber, silicone, etc.

[0083] The seal 54 can improve the sealing performance at the connection between the drying device 40 and the transition connector 51 .

[0084] Specifically, after the airflow passes through the mounting hole 51b, it is possible for the airflow to flow out from the gap between the drying device 40 and the transition connector 51. The gap is sealed by the seal 54, thereby reducing the possibility of the airflow flowing out through the gap.

[0085] See also Figures 5 to 8 In one embodiment, an annular groove 51c is provided on the transition connector 51, an annular boss 42a is provided on the drying device 40, and a sealing member 54 is provided in the annular groove 51c. At least a portion of the annular boss 42a extends into the annular groove 51c and abuts against the sealing member 54.

[0086] The annular groove 51 c provides installation positioning for the seal 54 , making it easier for assemblers to determine the installation position of the seal 54 .

[0087] After the annular boss 42a extends into the annular groove 51c, it abuts against the sealing member 54. Thus, an interference fit can be formed between the annular boss 42a and the sealing member 54, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0088] See also Figures 5 to 8 In one embodiment, an annular protrusion 51d is provided on the side of the transition connector 51 away from the condensing device 30, the inner side wall of the annular protrusion 51d constitutes a part of the hole wall of the mounting hole 51b, and the flange 52a abuts against the outer side wall of the annular protrusion 51d.

[0089] The annular protrusion 51d can form a certain positioning effect on the first buffer connector 52. After one end of the first buffer connector 52 passes through the mounting hole 51b, the flange 52a abuts against the outer wall of the annular protrusion 51d, thereby reducing the probability of relative shaking between the first buffer connector 52 and the transition connector 51 in the radial direction of the mounting hole 51b.

[0090] See also Figures 5 to 8In one embodiment, the drying device 40 includes a drying tube 41 and a volute 42 , one end of the drying tube 41 is connected to the volute 42 , the volute 42 includes an upper shell 421 and a lower shell 422 , and the lower shell 422 is connected to the transition connector 51 .

[0091] The heating element is arranged in the drying tube 41 , and the fan assembly is arranged in the volute 42 .

[0092] Specifically, the upper shell 421 and the lower shell 422 are arranged relative to each other so as to define a certain space therebetween, and the fan assembly can be installed in the space.

[0093] The heating element can be made of metal material, so as to have a certain high temperature resistance; the volute 42 can be an injection molded part.

[0094] The upper shell 421 and the lower shell 422 are provided to facilitate installation of the fan assembly. The lower shell 422 and the transition connector 51 can be connected by fastening with fasteners, snap-fitting, or the like.

[0095] See also Figures 4 to 6 In one embodiment, the central axis of the first buffer connector 52 extends in a curve. That is, the first buffer connector 52 is curved.

[0096] It is understandable that after the central axis of the first buffer connector 52 is straightened, the dimension of the first buffer connector 52 along the height direction will be greater than the distance between the first wall 31 and the drying device 40 along the height direction, so that after the first buffer connector 52 receives the vibration transmitted from the condensing device 30, the first buffer connector 52 can swing in its radial direction, thereby better absorbing the vibration. In addition, the dimension of the first buffer connector 52 along the height direction is greater than the distance between the first wall 31 and the drying device 40 along the height direction, so that the first buffer connector 52 can meet the deformation stroke required to absorb the vibration.

[0097] In the cross section on the plane perpendicular to the central axis of the first buffer connector 52, the shape of the first buffer connector 52 is not limited, and can be, for example, circular, square, rhombus, regular pentagon, regular hexagon, etc.

[0098] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment, the clothing processing device further includes a second buffer connector 60, both ends of which are respectively connected to the drying device 40 and the barrel assembly 20, and the airflow in the drying device 40 can flow to the clothing processing chamber 22a through the second buffer connector 60.

[0099] The material of the second buffer connector 60 may be designed with reference to the first buffer connector 52 .

[0100] The second buffer connector 60 can not only realize the connection between the drying device 40 and the barrel assembly 20, but also realize the communication between the internal spaces of the two.

[0101] The second buffer connector 60 can also absorb a certain amount of vibration, thereby reducing the vibration transmitted from the barrel assembly 20 to the drying device 40 , which is beneficial to improving the stability and reliability of the drying device 40 .

[0102] See also Figures 4 to 7 In one embodiment, the top wall of the condensing device 30 includes a first wall 31 and a second wall 32. Along the height direction of the clothes processing device, the second wall 32 is higher than the first wall 31. The end of the connecting assembly 50 away from the drying device 40 is connected to the first wall 31. The second wall 32 is provided with a water inlet 32a. Specifically, the top wall of the condensing device 30 is basically at the same horizontal height in the initial state, wherein a part of the top wall sinks to form the first wall 31, and the remaining non-sunk area forms the second wall 32.

[0103] The condensate can be introduced into the condensation device 30 through the water inlet 32a. It is understandable that after the condensate enters the condensation device 30, it flows downward along the inner wall of the condensation device 30 under the action of gravity, while the wet air flows upward, and the two exchange heat by convection. The water vapor in the wet air releases heat and condenses to form condensed water that flows downward, and the dry air continues to flow upward and enters the drying device 40.

[0104] It is understandable that after the wet air flows to a height close to the second wall 32, the heat exchange process between the wet air and the condensate is basically completed. Therefore, in order to ensure that the condensing device 30 has sufficient heat exchange performance, it is necessary to ensure that the second wall 32 has a sufficient height. In addition, it is also necessary to set components such as a spray head under the second wall 32 so that the condensate can be sprayed evenly to improve the condensation effect of the condensing device 30. Therefore, it is also necessary to ensure sufficient space under the second wall 32. In other words, it is difficult to reduce the overall size of the condensing device 30 along the height direction of the clothing processing device.

[0105] like Figure 7 As shown, the connection port between the connection component 50 and the condensing device 30 is located on the first wall 31. The height of the first wall 31 is lower than that of the second wall 32, that is, the distance between the first wall 31 and the drying device 40 along the height direction is larger than the distance between the second wall 32 and the drying device 40 along the height direction. The connection component 50 is connected between the drying device 40 and the first wall 31, and the deformation stroke of the connection component 50 can be larger, which is conducive to improving the vibration absorption performance of the connection component 50, so as to further reduce the vibration transmitted to the drying device 40 through the condensing device 30 and improve the stability of the drying device 40.

[0106] In the related art, the top wall of the condensing device is basically at the same horizontal height. When the height dimension of the clothing processing equipment is limited, the condensing device and the drying device are kept at a small distance as a whole, so that the deformation stroke of the connecting component is small. After the barrel body assembly vibrates greatly, the vibration of the condensing device is also large, and the connecting component cannot absorb the vibration well, which easily leads to the vibration of the drying device, causing reliability problems of the drying device.

[0107] In the clothes processing device of the present embodiment, the top wall of the condensing device 30 includes a first wall body 31 and a second wall body 32, and the height of the first wall body 31 is lower than the height of the second wall body 32, that is, the top wall of the condensing device 30 has areas of unequal height. The second wall body 32 has a sufficient height to meet the installation of other components in the condensing device 30 and the condensing performance of the condensing device 30. The spacing between the first wall body 31 and the drying device 40 is greater than the spacing between the second wall body 32 and the drying device 40. The connecting component 50 is connected between the drying device 40 and the first wall body 31. The deformation stroke of the connecting component 50 can be larger, which is conducive to improving the vibration absorption performance of the connecting component 50, so as to reduce the vibration transmitted to the drying device 40 through the condensing device 30 and improve the stability of the drying device 40. In other words, when the size of the clothes processing device of the embodiment of the present application is limited in the height direction, the deformation stroke of the connecting component 50 can be increased as much as possible to improve the vibration absorption performance of the connecting component 50, so as to reduce the probability of vibration of the drying device 40 and improve the stability and reliability of the drying device 40.

[0108] In addition, the drying device 40 is provided with various electronic devices, which may cause the plug-in terminals and other connectors to become loose under the long-term vibration, thereby causing the spark problem, and the sparks falling on the combustibles may cause the safety problem of ignition. The clothing processing device of the embodiment of the present application is conducive to reducing the probability of vibration of the drying device 40, thereby helping to improve this safety problem.

[0109] See also Figures 4 to 7 In one embodiment, the first wall 31 is inclined relative to the height direction of the clothing processing device, and the axis of the barrel assembly 20 and the plane where the height direction of the clothing processing device is located are used as reference planes. The distance between the first wall 31 and the drying device 40 gradually increases as it moves away from the reference plane.

[0110] It should be noted that the distance between the first wall 31 and the drying device 40 is the distance between the first wall 31 and the drying device 40 in the height direction of the clothes processing equipment.

[0111] The barrel assembly 20 is substantially cylindrical, and the axis is a line passing through the center of the barrel assembly 20 and parallel to the axial direction of the barrel assembly 20 .

[0112] The axial direction of the barrel assembly 20 is as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 or Figure 5 shown.

[0113] The axis of the barrel assembly 20 is on the reference plane, and the reference plane is parallel to the height direction of the laundry processing device. Figure 6 In the perspective shown, the reference surface appears as Figure 6 The linear shape shown by "L" in the figure.

[0114] The condensing device 30 is located on the left or right side of the reference plane. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the "left" and "right" directions and orientations can refer to Figure 6 As shown below for understanding.

[0115] It can be understood that, along the direction away from the reference plane, the height of the outer wall of the barrel body assembly 20 gradually decreases, and the side of the first wall 31 close to the reference plane is more restricted in sinking than the side away from the reference plane. The first wall 31 is inclined, and the first wall 31 can sink as much as possible on the side away from the reference plane, thereby increasing the distance between the side of the first wall 31 away from the reference plane and the drying device 40, which is beneficial to further increase the deformation stroke of the connecting assembly 50.

[0116] In some other embodiments, the first wall 31 may also be perpendicular to the height direction of the clothes processing device. In other words, each area on the first wall 31 is substantially at the same level, but is lower than the height of the second wall 32.

[0117] See also Figures 4 to 7 In one embodiment, when projected on a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the barrel assembly 20, the angle between the extension direction of the projection of the first wall 31 and the horizontal direction is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 45°. For example, 1°, 3°, 5°, 7°, 9°, 11°, 13°, 15°, 17°, 19°, 20°, 21°, 23°, 25°, 27°, 29°, 31°, 33°, 35°, 37°, 39°, 41°, 43°, 45°, etc.

[0118] It should be noted that, on a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the barrel assembly 20, the horizontal direction is Figure 6 Left-right direction as shown in .

[0119] In terms of the height direction, that is, the angle between the extension direction of the projection of the first wall 31 and the height direction is greater than or equal to 45° and less than 90°.

[0120] In this embodiment, on the one hand, the first wall 31 has a certain inclination relative to the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, that is, the angle with the height direction will be less than 90°, so that the height of the first wall 31 gradually decreases as it moves away from the reference plane, which is beneficial to increase the deformation stroke of the connecting component 50; on the other hand, the inclination angle of the first wall 31 will not be greater than 45°, that is, the angle with the height direction will be greater than or equal to 45°. According to the above, the connecting port between the connecting component 50 and the condensing device 30 is located on the first wall 31, and the inclination angle of the first wall 31 will not be too large, so that the projection area of ​​the connecting port in the height direction of the clothing processing equipment will not be too small, that is, the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the airflow can be effectively guaranteed, which is beneficial to ensure the drying efficiency of the clothes.

[0121] See also Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment, along the axial direction of the barrel assembly 20 , the second wall 32 is closer to the outer edge of the box body 10 than the first wall 31 .

[0122] Please join us Figure 1 and Figure 4 It should be noted that, along the axial direction of the barrel assembly 20, the outer edge of the box body 10 can be regarded as the rear plate of the box body.

[0123] That is to say, the second wall 32 is located behind the first wall 31 .

[0124] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the "front" and "rear" directions and orientations are the two opposite sides of the axial direction of the barrel assembly 20. The side where the clothing access opening is located is the front side. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 or Figure 5 To understand.

[0125] Since the water inlet 32a is provided on the second wall body 32, the position of the second wall body 32 is closer to the outer edge of the box body 10 than the first wall body 31, thereby facilitating the assembly of the liquid supply pipeline of the condensate and the water inlet 32a. At the same time, there is basically no spatial intersection between the liquid supply pipeline and the connecting component 50, that is, in the axial direction of the barrel body assembly 20, the liquid supply pipeline does not need to cross the connecting component 50, thereby helping to reduce the probability of interference with the liquid supply pipeline during the deformation process of the connecting component 50.

[0126] See also Figure 4In one embodiment, the barrel assembly 20 includes an outer barrel 21 and an inner barrel 22, the inner barrel 22 is rotatably disposed in the outer barrel 21, and the outer barrel 21 and the condensing device 30 are an integrally formed structure. As a result, the connection reliability between the condensing device 30 and the outer barrel 21 is higher. Since the vibration amount of the outer barrel 21 is relatively large, the condensing device 30 and the outer barrel 21 are integrally formed, which is conducive to improving the airtightness between the two, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the clothes.

[0127] In some other embodiments, the outer barrel 21 and the condensing device 30 may also be a split structure, and the two split components may be connected in a detachable or non-detachable manner.

[0128] In one embodiment, a pre-installation position is provided on the box body 10, and the drying device 40 is pre-installed at the pre-installation position.

[0129] As can be seen from the foregoing, the drying device 40 is connected to the box body 10, and is also connected to the condensing device 30 through the connecting assembly 50, and the drying device 40 is located above the barrel assembly 20. Specifically, as Figure 1 As shown, the drying device 40 is located in the housing 10 and connected to the component on the top of the housing 10, that is, the drying device 40 is suspended on the component on the top of the housing 10. During assembly, since the bottom of the drying device 40 generally does not form a supporting force, the assembler needs to manually support the drying device 40 and operate the connection steps between the drying device 40 and the housing 10.

[0130] In this embodiment, a pre-installation position is provided on the housing 10. During the assembly process of the clothes processing device, the assembler can pre-hang the drying device 40 on the pre-installation position. After the drying device 40 is supported by the pre-installation position, the assembler can then perform the connection operation between the drying device 40 and the housing 10. That is, during the process of connecting the drying device 40 and the housing 10, the assembler does not need to support the drying device 40 at the same time, thereby facilitating the assembly of the drying device 40 and improving the assembly efficiency of the clothes processing device.

[0131] Specifically, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 The pre-loading position includes a first pre-loading position 13a and a second pre-loading position 11a. The first pre-loading position 13a and the second pre-loading position 11a are respectively located at the two ends of the box body 10 along the axial direction of the barrel body assembly 20. The two ends of the drying device 40 are respectively pre-installed at the first pre-loading position 13a and the second pre-loading position 11a.

[0132] The drying device 40 as a whole extends substantially along the axial direction of the barrel assembly 20 .

[0133] In this embodiment, when pre-installing the drying device 40 on the box body 10, one end of the drying device 40 can be pre-installed first, and then the other end. Since the first pre-installation position 13a and the second pre-installation position 11a are respectively located at the two ends of the drying device 40, it is convenient for the assembler to operate.

[0134] In addition, after the two ends of the drying device 40 are pre-hung on the first pre-installation position 13a and the second pre-installation position 11a respectively, the first pre-installation position 13a and the second pre-installation position 11a can bear the gravity of the drying device 40 relatively evenly, reducing the probability of the drying device 40 tilting or even falling off the first pre-installation position 13a or the second pre-installation position 11a.

[0135] The specific structures of the first pre-loading position 13a and the second pre-loading position 11a are not limited. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 In one embodiment, the first pre-installation position 13a is a first pre-installation hole extending axially along the barrel body assembly 20, the second pre-installation position 11a is a second pre-installation hole extending along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, and the drying device 40 is provided with a first protrusion 42b and a second protrusion 41a, the first protrusion 42b is penetrated into the first pre-installation hole, and at least a portion of the second protrusion 41a passes through the second pre-installation hole and overlaps the top wall of the box body 10.

[0136] The first pre-installation hole and the first protrusion 42b as well as the second pre-installation hole and the second protrusion 41a facilitate pre-installation.

[0137] Since the first pre-installation hole and the second pre-installation hole extend in different directions, during the pre-installation of the drying device 40, the drying device 40 can be first tilted to allow the first protrusion 42b to penetrate into the first pre-installation hole, and then the drying device 40 can be adjusted to be horizontal and slightly moved in the horizontal direction to allow the second protrusion 41a to penetrate into the second pre-installation hole, and then the drying device 40 can be slightly moved in the horizontal direction again, so that the second pre-installation hole overlaps the top wall of the box body 10, thereby facilitating the assembler to pre-install the drying device 40.

[0138] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 The box body 10 includes a front beam 11, a middle beam 12 and a rear beam 13 which are arranged axially at intervals along the barrel body assembly 20, a first pre-installation position 13a is provided on the rear beam 13, a second pre-installation position 11a is provided on the front beam 11, and the drying device 40 is connected to the middle beam 12.

[0139] The drying device 40 can also be connected to at least one of the front beam 11 and the rear beam 13 .

[0140] In this embodiment, the drying device 40 can be subjected to the bearing capacity of the box body 10 at both opposite ends. At the same time, the drying device 40 can also be subjected to the bearing capacity provided by the center beam 12 in the middle area. Therefore, the connection reliability of the drying device 40 on the box body 10 is higher.

[0141] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The drying device 40 includes a drying tube 41, a volute 42 and an adapter 43. One end of the drying tube 41 is connected to the volute 42. The adapter 43 is arranged on the volute 42 or the drying tube 41. The volute 42 is preinstalled in the first preinstallation position 13a, the drying tube 41 is preinstalled in the second preinstallation position 11a, and the adapter 43 is fastened to the center beam 12.

[0142] In this embodiment, the fan assembly is disposed in the volute 42, and the volute 42 is provided with the aforementioned annular boss 42a and the first protrusion 42b; the heating element is disposed in the drying tube 41, and the drying tube 41 is provided with the aforementioned second protrusion 41a.

[0143] In the related art, the drying tube is directly fastened to the center beam, and the fastener needs to pass through the center beam and the drying tube and extend into the interior of the drying tube. On the one hand, the integrity of the drying tube is destroyed, thereby affecting the air tightness of the drying tube; on the other hand, after the fastener is extended into the drying tube, it is equivalent to forming a pointed structure in the drying tube. During the flow of air, hair is easily squeezed here, which will affect the flow rate of the airflow in the long run, resulting in reduced drying efficiency of clothes.

[0144] In this embodiment, the drying tube 41 is connected to the center beam 12 through the adapter 43. The drying tube 41 and the adapter 43 can be connected by welding or other connection methods that do not destroy the integrity of the drying tube 41. The center beam 12 and the adapter 43 are then fastened together. This can improve the technical problems mentioned in the relevant technology.

[0145] It should be noted that if there is no adapter 43, the center beam 12 and the drying tube 41 are directly welded. Since the drying tube 41 needs to be installed under the center beam 12, it is affected by other structures of the clothing processing equipment, resulting in limited welding space and inconvenient operation.

[0146] In this embodiment, during the production process of the drying device 40, the adapter 43 and the drying tube 41 can be welded first, and the operating space will not be limited by the box body 10, so the operation is more convenient.

[0147] In this embodiment, during the production process of the drying device, the adapter and the drying tube can be welded first, and the operating space will not be restricted by the box body, so the operation is more convenient.

[0148] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them; although the present application is described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein by equivalents; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and specification of the present application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any way. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions that fall within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: Box; A barrel assembly disposed in the box, the barrel assembly comprising an outer barrel and an inner barrel disposed in the outer barrel, the inner barrel having a clothes processing chamber; A condensing device, disposed in the outer barrel and at least partially located on a side of the outer barrel facing the inner barrel; A drying device connected to the box; A connecting component includes a transition connecting piece and a first buffer connecting piece that can generate deformation, one end of the first buffer connecting piece is connected to the condensing device, and the other end is connected to the drying device through the transition connecting piece, and the airflow in the clothing processing chamber can flow through the condensing device, the connecting component and the drying device in sequence.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partial area of ​​the transition connector facing the drying device is recessed to form a mounting groove, and a partial structure of the drying device is arranged in the mounting groove.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transition connector is provided with a mounting hole along the height direction of the clothing processing device, and a flange is protruded from the side wall of the first buffer connector, and the flange extends circumferentially along the first buffer connector. The connection assembly also includes a pressure plate arranged on the side of the transition connector away from the condensing device, the first buffer connector is passed through the mounting hole, and the flange is clamped between the transition connector and the pressure plate.

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connection assembly also includes a sealing member arranged on a side of the transition connection piece facing the drying device. The sealing member is arranged around the outer periphery of the mounting hole, and a sealing clamp is arranged between the transition connection piece and the drying device.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transition connector is provided with an annular groove, the drying device is provided with an annular boss, the sealing member is arranged in the annular groove, and at least a portion of the annular boss extends into the annular groove and abuts against the sealing member.

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An annular protrusion is provided on the side of the transition connector facing away from the condensing device, the inner side wall of the annular protrusion constitutes a part of the hole wall of the mounting hole, and the flange abuts against the outer side wall of the annular protrusion; and / or, The pressing plate, the flange and the transition connector are tightly connected.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top wall of the condensing device includes a first wall and a second wall. Along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, the second wall is higher than the first wall. The end of the first buffer connector away from the drying device is connected to the first wall.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first wall is inclined relative to the height direction of the clothes processing device, and the plane where the axis of the barrel assembly and the height direction of the clothes processing device are located is taken as a reference plane, and the distance between the first wall and the drying device gradually increases as it moves away from the reference plane; and / or When projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the barrel assembly, an angle between an extension direction of the projection of the first wall and a horizontal direction is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 45°.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Along the axial direction of the barrel assembly, the second wall is closer to the outer edge of the box body than the first wall.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body is provided with a pre-installation position, which includes a first pre-installation position and a second pre-installation position. The first pre-installation position and the second pre-installation position are respectively located at the two ends of the box body along the axial direction of the barrel body assembly, and the two ends of the drying device are respectively pre-installed at the first pre-installation position and the second pre-installation position.

11. The clothes processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The box body comprises a front beam, a middle beam and a rear beam arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the barrel assembly, the first pre-installation position is arranged on the rear beam, the second pre-installation position is arranged on the front beam, and the drying device is connected to the middle beam; and / or, The first pre-installation position is a first pre-installation hole extending axially along the barrel body assembly, the second pre-installation position is a second pre-installation hole extending along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, and the drying device is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion, the first protrusion is penetrated into the first pre-installation hole, and at least a part of the second protrusion passes through the second pre-installation hole and overlaps the top wall of the box body.

12. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying device comprises a drying pipe and a volute, one end of the drying pipe is connected to the volute, the volute comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, and the lower shell is connected to the transition connector; and / or, The central axis of the first buffer connecting member extends in a curve.

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