Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to clothes processing equipment which comprises a machine shell. A clothes treatment cavity is formed in the drum assembly, and an air inlet and an air return opening are formed in the two ends of the clothes treatment cavity respectively; the air duct assembly is arranged outside the cylinder assembly; a drying air duct is formed in the air duct assembly, one end of the drying air duct communicates with the air inlet, and the other end of the drying air duct communicates with the air return port; a fan; wherein a spraying cavity is formed in the inner wall of the air duct assembly; a water inlet is formed in the outer wall of the air duct assembly; the water inlet is communicated with the spraying cavity; a first spraying opening is formed in the inner wall of the air duct assembly and faces the air return opening. An external water source can enter the spraying cavity through the water inlet and is sprayed towards the air return opening through the first spraying opening. According to the clothes processing equipment, the structural layout in the air duct assembly can be reduced, the structure of the spraying cavity in the air duct assembly can be simplified, and the occupied space of the spraying cavity in the drying air duct is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Art

[0002] Laundry treatment equipment such as drum washing machines are household appliances that use electrical energy to generate mechanical action to dry clothes. As consumers' living standards improve, the requirements for laundry treatment equipment are also getting higher and higher.

[0003] In the related laundry processing equipment such as drum washing machines, the laundry processing equipment is usually provided with a housing, a drum assembly, a drying air duct and a spray device. The drum assembly is arranged inside the housing. A laundry processing chamber is arranged inside the drum assembly, and an air inlet and an air return port are respectively arranged at both ends of the laundry processing chamber. The drying air duct is arranged outside the drum assembly, and one end of the drying air duct is connected to the air inlet, and the other end is connected to the air return port. The spray device is arranged inside the housing, and can be used to clean the debris adsorbed on the inner wall of the drum assembly and the drying air duct.

[0004] In existing clothing processing equipment, the spray device usually needs to be installed separately in the drying duct. The existing spray device usually needs to protrude in the drying duct, which makes the structural layout in the drying duct more complicated and increases the space occupied by the spray device in the drying duct. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to optimize the structure of the spray chamber of the clothing processing equipment in the related art.

[0006] The utility model also aims to simplify the installation operation of the spray chamber.

[0007] The utility model also aims to reduce the space occupied by the spray chamber.

[0008] The purpose of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned purpose, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other purposes not mentioned through the following description.

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0010] According to one aspect of the utility model, the utility model provides a clothes processing device, which comprises: a casing, the casing being configured as an outer shell of the clothes processing device; a drum assembly, the drum assembly being arranged inside the casing; a clothes processing chamber being arranged inside the drum assembly, and an air inlet and an air return port being arranged at both ends of the clothes processing chamber; an air duct assembly, the air duct assembly being arranged outside the drum assembly; a drying air duct being formed inside the air duct assembly, one end of the drying air duct being connected to the air inlet, and the other end of the drying air duct being connected to the air return port connected; a fan, the fan is arranged in the air duct assembly, the fan is used to provide wind power; wherein a spray chamber is formed in the inner wall of the air duct assembly; a water inlet is provided on the outer wall of the air duct assembly, the water inlet is used to communicate with an external water source; the water inlet is connected with the spray chamber; a first spray port is provided on the inner wall of the air duct assembly, the first spray port is arranged toward the return air port, and the first spray port can be connected with the spray chamber; an external water source can enter the spray chamber through the water inlet, and spray toward the return air port through the first spray port.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the air duct assembly includes an adapter, which is arranged on the outer wall of the barrel assembly and covered on the outside of the return air outlet; a transfer channel is formed between the inner wall of the adapter and the barrel assembly, and one end of the drying air duct is connected to the return air outlet through the transfer channel; the spray chamber is formed in the inner wall of the adapter, and the first spray outlet is arranged on the inner wall of the transfer channel at one end connected to the return air outlet.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, a fan port is formed at one end of the transfer channel away from the return air port, the blades of the fan are arranged at the fan port, a second spray port is opened on the surrounding wall of the fan port, the second spray port is arranged toward the blades of the fan, and the second spray port is communicated with the spray chamber; an external water source can enter the spray chamber through the water inlet and spray toward the blades of the fan through the second spray port.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the adapter includes an outer cover and an inner cover; the outer cover is disposed on the outer wall of the barrel assembly and on the outside of the return air outlet; the inner cover is disposed on the inner wall of the outer cover; the spray chamber is formed between the outer cover and the inner cover; and the first spray port is opened on the inner cover.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of first spray openings are provided, and the plurality of first spray openings are arranged on the inner cover plate at intervals.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, a spray portion is protrudingly provided on the peripheral side wall of the fan port; the spray portion is extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port toward the center of the fan port; the second spray port is opened on the spray portion; the second spray port is connected with the spray chamber through the interior of the spray portion; an external water source can enter the spray chamber through the water inlet, and spray toward the fan blades of the fan through the interior of the spray portion and the second spray port.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a plurality of the spray parts are provided, and the plurality of the spray parts are arranged around the fan port at intervals.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, a first extension portion is provided on the outer cover, and the first extension portion is extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port toward the center of the fan port; a second extension portion is provided on the inner cover plate, and the second extension portion is extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port toward the center of the fan port; when the inner cover plate is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover, the first extension portion and the second extension portion can be spliced ​​with each other to form the spray portion, and a water outlet channel is formed between the first extension portion and the second extension portion; the second spray port is connected to the spray chamber through the water outlet channel.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the fan blades are arranged on the outside of the fan port and the outer cover, and the second spray port is opened on the side of the first extension portion facing the fan blades.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, a first clamping portion is provided at one end of the first extension portion close to the center of the fan port; a second clamping portion is provided at one end of the second extension portion close to the center of the fan port; when the inner cover plate is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion can be clamped together.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, a sealing groove is provided on the outer cover, and the sealing groove is arranged around the fan port; the sealing groove is provided on one side of the spray portion close to the center of the fan port; a sealing rib is convexly provided on the inner cover plate, and the sealing rib is arranged around the fan port; when the inner cover plate is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover, the sealing rib can be sealed and connected to the sealing groove.

[0021] According to another aspect of the utility model, the utility model provides a clothes processing device, which includes: a casing, the casing is configured as an external shell of the clothes processing device; a drum assembly, the drum assembly is arranged inside the casing; a clothes processing chamber is arranged inside the drum assembly, and an air inlet and an air return port are respectively arranged at both ends of the clothes processing chamber; an air duct assembly, the air duct assembly is arranged outside the drum assembly; a drying air duct is formed in the air duct assembly, one end of the drying air duct is connected to the air inlet, and the other end of the drying air duct is connected to the air return port; a fan, the fan The fan is arranged in the air duct assembly, and has fan blades, and the fan blades can rotate in the air duct assembly to provide wind force; wherein a spray chamber is formed in the inner wall of the air duct assembly; a water inlet is provided on the outer wall of the air duct assembly, and the water inlet is used to communicate with an external water source; the water inlet is connected to the spray chamber; a second spray port is provided on the inner wall of the air duct assembly, and the second spray port is arranged toward the fan blades, and the second spray port can be connected to the spray chamber; an external water source can enter the spray chamber through the water inlet, and spray toward the fan blades through the second spray port.

[0022] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the embodiments of the utility model have at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0023] The utility model provides a clothing processing device, wherein a drum assembly is provided inside a casing, a clothing processing chamber is provided inside the drum assembly, and the clothing processing chamber is provided with an air inlet and an air return port. An air duct assembly is provided outside the drum assembly, a drying air duct is formed inside the air duct assembly, and the drying air duct can be connected with the air inlet and the air outlet respectively. A fan is provided inside the air duct assembly, and air circulation between the clothing processing chamber and the drying air duct can be achieved through the fan. A spray chamber is formed on the inner wall of the air duct assembly, and a water inlet is provided on the outer wall of the air duct assembly, and the water inlet is used to be connected with an external water source and allow the external water source to flow into the spray chamber; a first spray port is provided on the inner wall of the air duct assembly; the first spray port can be connected to the spray chamber and is arranged toward the return air port, so that the water in the spray chamber can be sprayed toward the return air port through the first spray port, thereby achieving spraying on the inner wall of the drum assembly. By opening the spray chamber on the inner wall of the air duct assembly, the spray chamber does not protrude in the drying air duct, thereby reducing the layout of the structure in the air duct assembly, simplifying the structure of the spray chamber in the air duct assembly, and reducing the space occupied by the spray chamber in the drying air duct. At the same time, the spray chamber is formed on the inner wall of the air duct assembly, which can also reduce the installation operations of the spray chamber, thereby reducing the installation cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded diagram of .

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Exploded diagram of .

[0029] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the intermediate connection.

[0030] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 sectional view of .

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of part A.

[0032] Fig. 9 yes Figure 6 Exploded diagram of .

[0033] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle inner cover.

[0034] Fig.11 yes Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle and outer covers from another perspective.

[0035] Fig.12 yes Fig.10 Magnified view of part B.

[0036] Fig.13 yes Fig.11 Magnified view of part C.

[0037] The reference numerals are as follows: 1, housing; 11, clothing loading port; 12, door body; 2, drum assembly; 21, clothing processing chamber; 22, air inlet; 23, air return port; 3, air duct assembly; 30, drying air duct; 31, fan; 32, heater; 33, adapter; 331, adapter channel; 332, spray chamber; 3321, first spray port; 3322, second spray port; 333, fan port; 334, spray part; 3341, Water outlet channel; 335, outer cover; 3351, first extension portion; 3352, first groove; 3353, sealing groove; 3354, first clamping portion; 336, inner cover plate; 3361, second extension portion; 3362, second groove; 3363, sealing rib; 3364, second clamping portion; 34, connecting piece; 341, connecting channel; 35, upper cover body; 36, lower cover body; 361, vent; 37, fan cover; 38, water inlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Typical embodiments that embody the features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that the present invention can have various changes in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are essentially for illustrative purposes rather than for limiting the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0040] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In existing clothing processing equipment, the spray device usually needs to be installed separately in the drying duct. The existing spray device usually needs to protrude in the drying duct, which makes the structural layout in the drying duct more complicated and increases the space occupied by the spray device in the drying duct.

[0043] For ease of description, unless otherwise specified, the directions of up, down, left, right, front and back in this document are all based on the state of the clothing processing device when in use, with the door body 12 of the clothing processing device being the front and the opposite direction being the back.

[0044] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure.

[0045] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the laundry processing device provided by the embodiment of the utility model may include a housing 1. The housing 1 may be configured as a shell outside the laundry processing device. The housing 1 may generally adopt a rectangular hollow structure.

[0046] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the appearance of the housing 1 can be designed as required, and no limitation is imposed here. The interior of the housing 1 can be used to provide an installation space.

[0047] In some embodiments, a clothing inlet 11 may be provided on the front side wall of the housing 1. The clothing inlet 11 may be connected to the internal space of the housing 1. Clothes may be placed into the housing 1 through the clothing inlet 11 for washing.

[0048] See also Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a door body 12 may be provided on the front side wall of the housing 1. The door body 12 may be used to open and close the clothing loading port 11 on the front side wall of the housing 1, and then the space inside the housing 1 may be opened and closed through the door body 12.

[0049] In some embodiments, the door body 12 is rotatably disposed on the front side of the housing 1. The side edge of the door body 12 can be rotatably connected to the front side wall of the housing 1, and the side edge of the door body 12 can be rotatably connected to the side edge of the clothing inlet 11. The door body 12 can rotate relative to the clothing inlet 11, thereby opening and closing the clothing inlet 11.

[0050] In some embodiments, the door body 12 may be connected to the housing 1 via a hinge. The door body 12 may rotate around the axis of the hinge to open and close the clothing loading port 11.

[0051] See also Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a drum assembly 2 may be provided in the housing 1. The drum assembly 2 may be arranged to extend vertically along the front-to-back direction of the housing 1. A clothing processing chamber 21 may be formed in the drum assembly 2. A drum opening may be formed on the front end surface of the drum assembly 2. The drum opening of the drum assembly 2 may be connected to the inside of the clothing processing chamber 21. The drum opening of the drum assembly 2 may be directly opposite to the clothing delivery port 11 on the front wall of the housing 1, so that the clothing delivery port 11 may be connected to the inside of the clothing processing chamber 21.

[0052] When the door body 12 rotates to open the clothing inlet 11, the clothing can be sequentially placed into the clothing processing chamber 21 in the drum assembly 2 through the clothing inlet 11 of the housing 1 and the drum opening at the front end of the drum assembly 2, and the clothing washing and dehydration operations are performed. When the door body 12 rotates to close the clothing inlet 11, the door body 12 can close the clothing inlet 11 and the clothing processing chamber 21 at the same time.

[0053] See also Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the drum assembly 2 may include an outer drum. The outer drum may be disposed inside the housing 1. The outer drum is configured as a barrel for accommodating washing water, that is, the inner space of the outer drum can be used to hold washing liquid, such as water, detergent, softener, etc.

[0054] In some embodiments, the drum assembly 2 may include an inner drum. The inner drum may be disposed inside the outer drum. A clothing processing chamber 21 may be formed inside the inner drum. The clothing processing chamber 21 in the inner drum may be used to hold clothing to be washed. A water hole (not shown) may be provided on the peripheral wall of the inner drum. The clothing processing chamber 21 may be connected to the space between the inner drum and the outer drum through the water hole. The washing liquid in the outer drum can enter the clothing processing chamber 21 in the inner drum through the water hole, that is, the washing liquid in the space between the inner drum and the outer drum can enter the clothing processing chamber 21 in the inner drum through the water hole.

[0055] In some embodiments, the inner drum is rotatably disposed inside the outer drum. When the inner drum rotates relative to the outer drum, the inner drum can drive the clothes in the clothes processing chamber 21 to rotate relative to the outer drum, so as to achieve the function of washing the clothes in the clothes processing chamber 21 in the inner drum, and improve the uniformity of clothes washing and clothes dehydration. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the clothes processing chamber 21 can also be used for drying clothes, such as a dryer or a washer-dryer.

[0056] In some embodiments, the outer tube and the inner tube can be coaxially arranged inside and outside. The front end of the outer tube and the front end of the inner tube can be provided with openings arranged relatively. The front end opening of the outer tube and the front end opening of the inner tube can be combined to form the tube mouth at the front end of the tube assembly 2.

[0057] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded diagram of . Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.

[0058] See also Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, an air inlet 22 and an air return port 23 may be respectively provided at both ends of the drum assembly 2. The air inlet 22 may be provided on the outer wall at the front end of the drum assembly 2. The air inlet 22 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21. The air return port 23 may be provided on the outer wall at the rear end of the drum assembly 2. The air return port 23 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21.

[0059] See also Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the clothing processing device may include an air duct assembly 3. The air duct assembly 3 may be arranged in a casing. The air duct assembly 3 may be arranged outside the drum assembly 2. A drying air duct 30 may be arranged inside the air duct assembly 3. One end of the drying air duct 30 may be connected to the air inlet 22. The other end of the drying air duct 30 may be connected to the return air port 23. The air in the clothing processing chamber 21 can enter the drying air duct 30 through the return air port 23, and the air entering the drying air duct 30 can enter the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air inlet 22, thereby realizing the circulation of air between the drying air duct 30 and the clothing processing chamber 21.

[0060] In some embodiments, the air duct assembly 3 may include a fan 31. The fan 31 may be disposed in the air duct assembly 3. The fan 31 may be used to provide wind force. A negative pressure may be formed on the side of the fan 31 close to the return air port 23, thereby being able to suck the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 into the drying air duct 30. The fan 31 may blow the air entering the drying air duct 30 into the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air inlet 22.

[0061] In some embodiments, a heater 32 may be provided inside the air duct assembly 3. The heater 32 may be provided in the drying air duct 30. The heater 32 may heat the air in the drying air duct 30. The heater 32 may generate high-temperature air in the drying air duct 30, and then the fan 31 may blow the high-temperature air in the drying air duct 30 into the clothes processing chamber 21 through the air inlet 22, thereby achieving the drying function in the clothes processing chamber 21.

[0062] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Exploded diagram of . Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the intermediate connecting member 33.

[0063] See also Figures 2 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the air duct assembly 3 may include an adapter 33. The adapter 33 may be arranged on the outer wall of the barrel assembly 2. The adapter 33 may be covered on the outside of the return air port 23. The adapter 33 may be a structure with openings at both ends. A transfer channel 331 may be formed between the inner wall of the adapter 33 and the barrel assembly 2. One end of the transfer channel 331 can be connected to the return air port 23. The other end of the transfer channel 331 can be connected to the drying air duct 30. The drying air duct 30 can be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21 through the transfer channel 331 and the return air port 23, so that the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 can enter the drying air duct 30 through the return air port 23 and the transfer channel 331 in sequence.

[0064] In some embodiments, a fan port 333 is formed at one end of the transfer channel 331 away from the return air port 23. The fan port 333 is provided at one end of the transfer channel 331 that is connected to the drying air duct 30. The drying air duct 30 can be connected to the transfer channel 331 through the fan port 333. The drying air duct 30 can be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21 through the fan port 333, the transfer channel 331 and the return air port 23, so that the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 can enter the drying air duct 30 through the return air port 23, the transfer channel 331 and the fan port 333 in sequence.

[0065] In some embodiments, the air duct assembly 3 may include a connector 34. The connector 34 may be disposed on the outer wall of the drum assembly 2. The connector 34 may be covered on the outside of the air inlet 22. The connector 34 may be a structure with openings at both ends. A connecting channel 341 may be formed inside the connector 34. One end of the connecting channel 341 may be connected to the air inlet 22. The other end of the connecting channel 341 may be connected to the drying duct 30. The drying duct 30 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21 through the connecting channel 341 and the air inlet 22, so that the air in the drying duct 30 can enter the clothing processing chamber 21 through the connecting channel 341 and the air inlet 22 in turn.

[0066] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the air duct assembly 3 may include an upper cover 35 and a lower cover 36. The upper cover 35 may be disposed above the lower cover 36. The upper cover 35 may cover a portion of the lower cover 36. The drying air duct 30 may be disposed between the upper cover 35 and the lower cover 36. The heater 32 may be disposed between the upper cover 35 and the lower cover 36.

[0067] In some embodiments, the lower cover 36 may be connected to the adapter 33. The lower cover 36 may be provided with a vent 361. The vent 361 is provided on one side of the lower cover 36 protruding from the upper cover 35. When the lower cover 36 is connected to the adapter 33, the vent 361 can be arranged opposite to the fan port 333. The drying air duct 30 can be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21 through the vent 361, the fan port 333, the transfer channel 331 and the return air port 23, so that the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 can enter the drying air duct 30 through the return air port 23, the transfer channel 331, the fan port 333 and the vent 361 in sequence.

[0068] In some embodiments, the air duct assembly 3 may include a fan cover 37. The fan cover 37 may be arranged on one side of the upper cover body 35. The fan cover 37 may be arranged above the lower cover body 36. The fan cover 37 and the upper cover body 35 can be sealed and connected. The fan cover 37 and the upper cover body 35 can be arranged together above the lower cover body 36. The fan cover 37 may be arranged above the vent 361. The fan 31 may be arranged in the fan cover 37. The fan 31 may include a fan blade. The fan blade may be arranged at the fan port 333 through the vent. The fan 31 can control the rotation of the fan blade so that the fan blade can suck the air in the connecting channel 341 through the fan port 333 into the drying air duct 30 through the vent 361.

[0069] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 sectional view of . Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of part A.

[0070] See also Figures 6 to 8As shown, in some embodiments, a spray chamber 332 may be formed on the inner wall of the adapter 33. A water inlet 38 may be provided on the outer wall of the adapter 33. The water inlet 38 can be used to communicate with an external water source. The water inlet 38 can be connected to the spray chamber 332. The external water source can enter the spray chamber 332 through the water inlet 38. A first spray port 3321 may be provided on the inner wall of the adapter 33. The first spray port 3321 may be provided on the inner wall of the adapter channel 331 at one end connected to the return air port 23. The first spray port 3321 may be connected to the spray chamber 332. The first spray port 3321 may be arranged toward the return air port 23. An external water source can enter the spray chamber 332 through the water inlet 38, and spray toward the return air port 23 through the first spray port 3321, thereby spraying the inner wall of the cylinder assembly 2. By opening the spray chamber 332 on the inner wall of the adapter 33, the spray chamber 332 does not protrude from the adapter 33, reducing the structural layout of the spray chamber 332 in the casing 1, thereby simplifying the structure of the spray chamber 332 in the casing 1. At the same time, the spray chamber 332 is formed on the inner wall of the adapter 33, which can also reduce the installation operation of the spray chamber 332, thereby reducing the installation cost.

[0071] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the spray chamber 332 may be formed on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3. The water inlet 38 may be provided on the outer wall of the air duct assembly 3. The external water source can enter the spray chamber 332 through the water inlet 38 on the outer wall of the air duct assembly 3. The first spray port 3321 may be provided on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3. The first spray port 3321 can be connected to the spray chamber 332 on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3. By providing the spray chamber 332 on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3, the layout of the spray chamber 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be reduced, and the structure of the spray chamber 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be simplified, and the space occupied by the spray chamber 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be reduced. At the same time, the spray chamber 332 is formed on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3, which can also reduce the installation operation of the spray chamber 332, thereby reducing the installation cost.

[0072] In some embodiments, a plurality of first spray ports 3321 may be provided. The plurality of first spray ports 3321 may be arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3. The water in the spray chamber 332 can be sprayed toward the return air port 23 through the first spray ports 3321 at the same time, thereby spraying the inner wall of the cylinder assembly 2. The plurality of first spray ports 3321 can improve the spray efficiency of the spray chamber 332 toward the return air port 23.

[0073] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, a second spray port 3322 may be provided on the peripheral wall of the fan port 333. The second spray port 3322 may be arranged toward the fan blades of the fan 31. The second spray port 3322 may be connected to the spray chamber 332 on the inner wall of the adapter 33. An external water source can enter the spray chamber 332 through the water inlet 38, and spray toward the fan blades of the fan 31 through the second spray port 3322, so that the spray water can flow into the drying duct 30 through the airflow generated by the fan blades of the fan 31, thereby spraying the inner wall of the drying duct 30, and cleaning the debris in the drying duct 30.

[0074] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the spray chamber 332 may be formed on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3. The water inlet 38 may be provided on the outer wall of the air duct assembly 3. The second spray port 3322 may be provided on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3. The second spray port 3322 may be connected to the spray chamber 332 on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3. By providing the spray chamber 332 on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3, the layout of the spray chamber 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be reduced, and the structure of the spray chamber 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be simplified, and the space occupied by the spray chamber 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be reduced. At the same time, the spray chamber 332 is formed on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3, which can also reduce the installation operation of the spray chamber 332, thereby reducing the installation cost.

[0075] In some embodiments, a plurality of second spray ports 3322 may be provided. The plurality of second spray ports 3322 may be arranged at intervals on the peripheral wall of the fan port 333. The water in the spray chamber 332 can be sprayed toward the blades of the fan 31 through the second spray ports 3322 at the same time, thereby spraying the inner wall of the drying air duct 30. The plurality of second spray ports 3322 can improve the spray efficiency of the spray chamber 332 toward the blades of the fan 31.

[0076] Fig. 9 yes Figure 6 Exploded diagram of . Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle inner cover plate 336. Fig.11 yes Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle outer cover 335 from another viewing angle. Fig.12 yes Fig.10 Magnified view of part B. Fig.13 yes Fig.11 Magnified view of part C.

[0077] See also Figures 6 to 13As shown, in some embodiments, a spray portion 334 may be provided on the adapter 33. The spray portion 334 may be convexly disposed on the peripheral side wall of the fan port 333. The spray portion 334 may be extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port 333 toward the center of the fan port 333. A water outlet channel 3341 may be formed inside the spray portion 334. The water outlet channel 3341 may be communicated with the spray chamber 332. A second spray port 3322 may be provided on the spray portion 334. The second spray port 3322 may be communicated with the water outlet channel 3341 inside the spray portion 334. The second spray port 3322 may be communicated with the spray chamber 332 through the water outlet channel 3341. An external water source can enter the spray chamber 332 through the water inlet 38, and spray toward the fan blades of the fan 31 through the water outlet channel 3341 and the second spray port 3322, so that the water sprayed to the fan 31 can flow into the drying duct 30 through the airflow generated by the fan 31, thereby achieving spraying of the drying duct 30.

[0078] In some embodiments, a plurality of spray parts 334 may be provided. The plurality of spray parts 334 may be arranged around the fan port 333 at intervals. A plurality of second spray ports 3322 may be provided. The plurality of second spray ports 3322 are respectively provided on the plurality of spray parts 334. The water in the spray chamber 332 can be sprayed toward the blades of the fan 31 through the plurality of second spray ports 3322 on the plurality of spray parts 334 at the same time, thereby improving the spraying efficiency in the spray chamber 332.

[0079] In some embodiments, the number of the spraying parts 334 and the second spraying ports 3322 may be the same. The spraying parts 334 may be arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second spraying ports 3322.

[0080] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, a plurality of second spray ports 3322 may be provided on one spray portion 334 .

[0081] See also Figures 6 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the adapter 33 may include an outer cover 335. The outer cover 335 may serve as the outer wall of the adapter 33. The outer cover 335 may be disposed on the outer wall of the barrel assembly 2. The outer cover 335 may be disposed outside the return air port 23.

[0082] In some embodiments, the water inlet 38 may be provided on the outer cover 335 . External water source may enter the spray chamber 332 through the water inlet 38 .

[0083] See also Figures 6 to 13As shown, in some embodiments, the adapter 33 may include an inner cover plate 336. The inner cover plate 336 may be disposed on a side of the outer cover 335 close to the barrel assembly 2. The inner cover plate 336 may be covered on the inner wall of the outer cover 335. The spray chamber 332 may be formed between the outer cover 335 and the inner cover plate 336. The transfer channel 331 may be formed between the inner cover plate 336 and the barrel assembly 2.

[0084] In some embodiments, the first spray port 3321 can be disposed on the inner cover plate 336. The first spray port 3321 can be disposed above the return air port 23. The water in the spray chamber 332 can spray toward the return air port 23 through the first spray port 3321, thereby spraying the inner wall of the barrel assembly 2.

[0085] See also Figures 7 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer cover 335 may be provided with a first extension portion 3351. The first extension portion 3351 may be extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port 333 toward the center of the fan port 333. A first groove 3352 may be concavely provided on the first extension portion 3351. The first groove 3352 opens toward the direction of the inner cover plate 336.

[0086] In some embodiments, the inner cover plate 336 may be provided with a second extension portion 3361. The second extension portion 3361 may be extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port 333 toward the center of the fan port 333. The second extension portion 3361 may be provided with a second groove 3362. The second groove 3362 may be opened toward the direction of the outer cover 335. When the inner cover plate 336 is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover 335, the spray portion 334 may be formed by the first extension portion 3351 and the second extension portion 3361 being spliced ​​together. The water outlet channel 3341 may be formed by the first groove 3352 and the second groove 3362 being spliced ​​together. The water outlet channel 3341 can connect the spray chamber 332 and the second spray port 3322, so that the water in the spray chamber 332 can be sprayed toward the fan blades of the fan 31 through the water outlet channel 3341 and the second spray port 3322, and then flow into the drying duct 30 through the airflow generated by the fan 31, thereby achieving spraying in the drying duct 30.

[0087] See also Figures 7 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, a sealing groove 3353 may be provided on the outer cover 335. The sealing groove 3353 may be arranged around the circumference of the fan port 333. A sealing rib 3363 may be provided on the inner cover plate 336. The sealing rib 3363 may be arranged around the circumference of the fan port 333. When the inner cover plate 336 is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover 335, the sealing rib 3363 can be sealed and connected with the sealing groove 3353, thereby preventing the water in the spray chamber 332 from flowing out from the connection between the outer cover 335 and the inner cover plate 336, thereby improving the spraying accuracy of the water in the spray chamber 332.

[0088] In some embodiments, the sealing groove 3353 may be provided on one side of the spray portion 334 near the center of the fan port 333. The sealing groove 3353 may be arranged around the circumference of the spray portion 334. When the inner cover plate 336 is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover 335, the sealing rib 3363 can be sealed and connected with the sealing groove 3353, thereby preventing the water in the water outlet channel 3341 from flowing out from the connection between the outer cover 335 and the inner cover plate 336, thereby improving the spraying accuracy of the water in the water outlet channel 3341.

[0089] See also Figures 7 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer cover 335 may be provided with a first extension portion 3351. The first extension portion 3351 may be provided on the first extension portion 3351. The first clamping portion 3354 may be provided at one end of the first extension portion 3351 close to the center of the fan port 333.

[0090] In some embodiments, the inner cover plate 336 may be provided with a second clamping portion 3364. The second clamping portion 3364 may be provided on the second extension portion 3361. The second clamping portion 3364 may be provided at one end of the second extension portion 3361 close to the center of the fan port 333. When the inner cover plate 336 is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover 335, the first clamping portion 3354 and the second clamping portion 3364 can be clamped together, thereby improving the connection stability between the outer cover 335 and the inner cover plate 336.

[0091] In some embodiments, the first clamping portion 3354 may be a buckle. The second clamping portion 3364 may be a bayonet. When the inner cover plate 336 is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover 335, the buckle can be clamped in the bayonet, thereby improving the connection stability between the outer cover 335 and the inner cover plate 336.

[0092] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the first clamping portion 3354 may be a bayonet, and the second clamping portion 3364 may be a buckle.

[0093] It should also be noted that, in other embodiments, the outer cover 335 and the inner cover plate 336 may be connected by bonding or other means.

[0094] In some embodiments, the blades of the fan 31 may be arranged outside the fan port 333. The blades of the fan 31 may be arranged outside the outer cover 335. The second spray port 3322 may be provided on one side of the first extension portion 3351 facing the blades of the fan 31. The fan 31 can drive the blades to rotate so that the blades can generate wind force toward the drying air duct 30, thereby allowing the water in the spray chamber 332 to be sprayed into the drying air duct 30 through the second spray port 3322.

[0095] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the blades of the fan 31 may extend into the outer cover 335. The blades of the fan 31 may be arranged at the center of the fan port 333.

[0096] See also Figures 1 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the clothes processing device has a drying duct 30 flushing program. When the clothes processing device starts the drying duct 30 flushing program, the heater 32 is controlled to be turned off, and water is injected into the spray chamber 332. The second spray port 3322 is opened, so that the water in the spray chamber 332 can be sprayed toward the blades of the fan 31 from the second spray port 3322, and then the fan 31 is controlled to drive the blades to rotate, thereby increasing the amount of water entering the drying duct 30 from the second spray port 3322, thereby better cleaning the drying duct 30 and improving the flushing efficiency in the drying duct 30.

[0097] In some embodiments, when the laundry processing apparatus starts the washing procedure of the drying duct 30, the rotation speed of the fan 31 may be greater than 3000 rpm.

[0098] In some embodiments, when the laundry processing apparatus starts the washing procedure of the drying duct 30, the rotation speed of the fan 31 may be less than 5000 rpm.

[0099] In some embodiments, when the laundry processing apparatus starts the rinsing procedure of the drying duct 30, the rotation speed of the fan 31 may be greater than 3000 rpm and less than 5000 rpm.

[0100] See also Figures 1 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the clothing processing device has a steam heating program. The steam heating program may include a preheating mode. When the preheating mode is activated, the heater 32 is controlled to be turned on. Water is injected into the spray chamber 332 through the water inlet 38, and the second spray port 3322 is closed, so that the water in the spray chamber 332 cannot be sprayed toward the fan 31 through the second spray port 3322. The fan 31 is controlled to drive the fan blades to rotate, thereby completing the preheating of the drying air duct 30.

[0101] In some embodiments, when the preheating mode is activated, the rotation speed of the fan 31 may be greater than 2000 rpm.

[0102] In some embodiments, the steam heating program may include a spray mode. When the spray mode is activated, the heater 32 is controlled to be turned off. The second spray port 3322 is opened so that the water in the spray chamber 332 can be sprayed toward the fan 31 through the second spray port 3322. The fan 31 is controlled to drive the fan blades to rotate, thereby completing the spraying of the drying air duct 30.

[0103] In some embodiments, when the spray mode is activated, the rotation speed of the fan 31 may be greater than 600 rpm.

[0104] In some embodiments, when the laundry processing apparatus starts the washing procedure of the drying duct 30, the rotation speed of the fan 31 may be less than 2000 rpm.

[0105] In some embodiments, when the laundry processing apparatus starts the washing procedure of the drying duct 30, the rotation speed of the fan 31 may be greater than 600 rpm and less than 2000 rpm.

[0106] In some embodiments, when the spray mode is started, the opening time of the second spray port 3322 is t.

[0107] In some embodiments, the opening time t of the second spray port 3322 may be greater than 0.5 seconds.

[0108] In some embodiments, the opening time t of the second spray port 3322 may be less than 2 seconds.

[0109] In some embodiments, the opening time t of the second spray port 3322 may be greater than 0.5 seconds and less than 2 seconds.

[0110] In some embodiments, the steam heating program may include a steam generation mode. When the steam generation mode is activated, the second spray port 3322 is closed. The heater 32 is controlled to be turned on, and the moisture in the drying air duct 30 is heated into hot steam by the heater 32. The fan 31 is controlled to drive the fan blades to rotate, and the wind force generated by the fan blades blows the hot steam generated by the heating of the drying air duct 30 into the clothes processing chamber 21.

[0111] In some embodiments, when the preheating mode is activated, the rotation speed of the fan 31 may be greater than 2000 rpm.

[0112] In some embodiments, when the clothing processing device starts a steam heating program, the preheating mode may be started first, then the spraying mode may be started, and finally the steam generating mode may be started, thereby achieving steam heating of the clothing in the clothing processing chamber 21 .

[0113] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the embodiments of the utility model have at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0114] The utility model provides a clothes processing device, wherein a drum assembly 2 is provided inside a housing 1, a clothes processing chamber 21 is provided inside the drum assembly 2, and the clothes processing chamber 21 is provided with an air inlet 22 and an air return port 23. An air duct assembly 3 is provided outside the drum assembly 2, and a drying air duct 30 is formed inside the air duct assembly 3, and the drying air duct 30 can be connected with the air inlet 22 and the air outlet respectively. A fan 31 is provided inside the air duct assembly 3, and air circulation between the clothes processing chamber 21 and the drying air duct 30 can be realized through the fan 31. A spray cavity 332 is formed on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3, and a water inlet 38 is provided on the outer wall of the air duct assembly 3. The water inlet 38 is used to communicate with an external water source and allow the external water source to flow into the spray cavity 332. A first spray port 3321 is provided on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3. The first spray port 3321 can communicate with the spray cavity 332 and is arranged toward the return air port 23, so that the water in the spray cavity 332 can be sprayed toward the return air port 23 through the first spray port 3321, thereby spraying the inner wall of the cylinder assembly 2. By providing the spray cavity 332 on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3, the layout of the spray cavity 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be reduced, and the structure of the spray cavity 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be simplified, and the space occupied by the spray cavity 332 in the air duct assembly 3 can be reduced. At the same time, the spray chamber 332 is formed on the inner wall of the air duct assembly 3, which can also reduce the installation operations of the spray chamber 332 and thus reduce the installation cost.

[0115] Although the utility model has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terms used are illustrative and exemplary, rather than restrictive. Since the utility model can be implemented in a variety of forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the utility model, it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are not limited to any of the aforementioned details, but should be widely interpreted within the spirit and scope defined by the attached claims, so all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the attached claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: a casing configured as an outer shell of the laundry treating apparatus; a barrel assembly, the barrel assembly being disposed inside the housing; A clothes processing chamber is provided inside the drum assembly, and an air inlet and an air return port are provided at both ends of the clothes processing chamber respectively; An air duct assembly, the air duct assembly being arranged outside the drum assembly; a drying air duct is formed in the air duct assembly, one end of the drying air duct is connected to the air inlet, and the other end of the drying air duct is connected to the return air outlet; A fan, the fan is arranged in the air duct assembly, and the fan is used to provide wind power; A spray chamber is formed in the inner wall of the air duct assembly; a water inlet is opened on the outer wall of the air duct assembly, and the water inlet is used to communicate with an external water source; the water inlet is connected to the spray chamber; A first spray port is provided on the inner wall of the air duct assembly, the first spray port is arranged toward the return air port, and the first spray port can be communicated with the spray chamber; An external water source can enter the spray chamber through the water inlet and spray toward the return air outlet through the first spray outlet.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct assembly includes an adapter, which is arranged on the outer wall of the cylinder assembly and is covered on the outside of the return air outlet; A transfer channel is formed between the inner wall of the adapter and the drum assembly, and one end of the drying air duct is connected to the return air port through the transfer channel; The spray chamber is formed in the inner wall of the adapter, and the first spray port is arranged on the inner wall of one end of the adapter channel connected to the return air port.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fan port is formed at one end of the transfer channel away from the return air port, and the fan blades of the fan are arranged at the fan port. A second spray port is provided on the peripheral wall of the fan port, the second spray port is arranged toward the fan blades of the fan, and the second spray port is communicated with the spray chamber; An external water source can enter the spray chamber through the water inlet and spray toward the fan blades of the fan through the second spray port.

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adapter comprises an outer cover and an inner cover plate; The outer cover is disposed on the outer wall of the cylinder assembly and is disposed outside the return air port; The inner cover plate is disposed on the inner wall of the outer cover; The spray chamber is formed between the outer cover and the inner cover plate; The first spray port is opened on the inner cover plate.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are a plurality of first spray openings, and the plurality of first spray openings are arranged on the inner cover plate at intervals.

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spray portion is convexly provided on the peripheral side wall of the fan port; the spray portion is extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port toward the center of the fan port; The second spray port is opened on the spray part; the second spray port is connected with the spray cavity through the inside of the spray part; An external water source can enter the spray chamber through the water inlet, and spray toward the fan blades of the fan through the inside of the spray part and the second spray port.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are multiple spray parts, and the multiple spray parts are arranged around the circumference of the fan port at intervals.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer cover is provided with a first extension portion, and the first extension portion is extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port toward the center of the fan port; The inner cover plate is provided with a second extension portion, and the second extension portion is extended from the peripheral side wall of the fan port toward the center of the fan port; When the inner cover plate is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover, the first extension part and the second extension part can be spliced ​​together to form the spray part, and a water outlet channel is formed between the first extension part and the second extension part; the second spray port is connected to the spray chamber through the water outlet channel.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fan blades are arranged on the outside of the fan port and the outer cover, and the second spray port is opened on the side of the first extension portion facing the fan blades.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A first clamping portion is provided at one end of the first extension portion close to the center of the fan port; A second clamping portion is provided at one end of the second extension portion close to the center of the fan port; When the inner cover plate is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion can be clamped with each other.

11. The clothes processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer cover is provided with a sealing groove, which is arranged around the circumference of the fan port; the sealing groove is arranged on one side of the spray part close to the center of the fan port; The inner cover plate is provided with a sealing rib protruding thereon, and the sealing rib is arranged around the circumference of the fan port; When the inner cover plate is covered on the inner wall of the outer cover, the sealing rib can be sealed and connected with the sealing groove.

12. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: a casing configured as an outer shell of the laundry treating apparatus; a barrel assembly, the barrel assembly being disposed inside the housing; A clothes processing chamber is provided inside the drum assembly, and an air inlet and an air return port are provided at both ends of the clothes processing chamber respectively; An air duct assembly, the air duct assembly being arranged outside the drum assembly; a drying air duct is formed in the air duct assembly, one end of the drying air duct is connected to the air inlet, and the other end of the drying air duct is connected to the return air outlet; A fan, the fan is arranged in the air duct assembly, the fan has blades, and the blades can rotate in the air duct assembly to provide wind power; A spray chamber is formed in the inner wall of the air duct assembly; a water inlet is opened on the outer wall of the air duct assembly, and the water inlet is used to communicate with an external water source; the water inlet is connected to the spray chamber; A second spray port is provided on the inner wall of the air duct assembly, the second spray port is arranged toward the fan blade, and the second spray port can be communicated with the spray chamber; An external water source can enter the spray chamber through the water inlet and spray toward the fan blades through the second spray port.

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