Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothing processing device, which includes a box, a barrel, a water inlet box and a steam generating module. The steam generating module includes a shell, a liquid storage cavity formed in the shell, a water inlet pump and a heating element arranged in the shell, the water inlet pump can transport the liquid in the liquid storage cavity to the heating element, and the heating element can convert the liquid in the liquid storage cavity into steam; the shell is provided with a first liquid inlet connected to the liquid storage cavity, the water inlet end of the water inlet pump is connected to the liquid storage cavity, the water outlet end of the water inlet pump is connected to the water inlet end of the heating element, the water outlet end of the heating element forms a steam outlet, and the steam outlet is connected to the barrel through a steam pipeline, so that the steam generated by the heating element flows to the barrel; a liquid passing cavity is formed in the water inlet box, the water inlet box is provided with a first liquid outlet connected to the liquid passing cavity, the first liquid outlet is connected to the barrel, the water inlet box is provided with a second liquid outlet connected to the liquid passing cavity, the second liquid outlet is connected to the first liquid inlet of the steam generating module, and is used to transport liquid to the liquid storage cavity.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous development of science and technology and users' pursuit of a better and more convenient life, washing machines came into being, solving the tiring housework of washing clothes in people's daily lives and liberating people's hands. Therefore, washing machines have entered thousands of households.

[0003] In order to improve the clothing care effect, current washing machines usually have built-in steam generators to generate high-temperature steam for clothing care. The use of high-temperature steam can remove wrinkles, deodorize and sterilize clothes, which can greatly improve user satisfaction.

[0004] In the related art, the steam generator used in the washing machine basically generates steam by directly letting water into the steam generator through a water inlet valve, which is prone to problems of water spraying and fluctuating water volume. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problem that the steam generator in the prior art is prone to water spraying and the water spraying is fluctuating, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a clothes processing device.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The present application provides a clothing processing device, comprising:

[0008] Box;

[0009] A drum body, arranged in the box body, for washing clothes;

[0010] The steam generating module is arranged on the box body, and comprises a shell, a liquid storage chamber formed in the shell, and a water inlet pump and a heating element arranged in the shell. The water inlet pump can transport the liquid in the liquid storage chamber to the heating element, and the heating element can convert the liquid in the liquid storage chamber into steam.

[0011] The shell is provided with a first liquid inlet, the first liquid inlet is connected to the liquid storage cavity, the water inlet end of the water inlet pump is connected to the liquid storage cavity, the water outlet end of the water inlet pump is connected to the water inlet end of the heating element, the water outlet end of the heating element forms a steam outlet, and the steam outlet is connected to the cylinder through a steam pipeline, so that the steam generated by the heating element flows to the cylinder;

[0012] A water inlet box is formed with a liquid cavity therein, the water inlet box is provided with a second liquid inlet connected to the liquid cavity, the second liquid inlet is used to communicate with an external water source, the water inlet box is provided with a first liquid outlet connected to the liquid cavity, the first liquid outlet is connected to the cylinder, the water inlet box is provided with a second liquid outlet connected to the liquid cavity, the second liquid outlet is connected to the liquid storage cavity of the steam generating module, and is used to transport liquid to the liquid storage cavity.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the steam generating module also includes a pumping pipe, one end of which is connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pump, and the other end of the pumping pipe extends to the bottom of the liquid storage chamber, and the water pump transports the liquid in the liquid storage chamber to the heating element through the pumping pipe.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the steam generating module also includes a drainage component, which includes a switch valve and a drain pipe. The switch valve is arranged at the bottom of the liquid storage chamber, and the liquid inlet end of the drain pipe is connected to the switch valve. When the switch valve is in an open state, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber can be discharged through the drain pipe.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the steam generation module further includes a drainage assembly, the drainage assembly includes a reversing valve and a drain pipe, the reversing valve is arranged between the water inlet pump and the heating element, the reversing valve has a first inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet, the first inlet is connected to the water outlet end of the water inlet pump, the first outlet is connected to the water inlet end of the heating element, and the second outlet is connected to the water inlet end of the drain pipe;

[0016] The reversing valve has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first inlet is connected to the first outlet, and the liquid in the liquid storage chamber is transported to the heating component through the water inlet pump. In the second state, the first inlet is connected to the second outlet, and the liquid in the liquid storage chamber is transported to the drain pipe for discharge through the water inlet pump.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the steam generating module further includes a partition, which is disposed in the shell. The partition can separate the interior of the shell into an installation cavity and a water storage cavity, and the water inlet pump and the heating element are installed in the installation cavity.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the steam generating module further includes a top cover, which is disposed above the shell, and has a liquid inlet connection portion disposed on the top cover, which has a first liquid inlet port disposed on the liquid inlet connection portion, and the liquid inlet connection portion is used to connect to the water inlet box.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, an inclined wall is provided at the bottom of the water inlet box, at least a portion of the liquid passage cavity is formed on the inclined wall, a first liquid outlet and a second liquid outlet are provided on the inclined wall at intervals, the first liquid outlet is located below the second liquid outlet, and the liquid in the liquid passage cavity passes through the second liquid outlet and the first liquid outlet in sequence.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, a groove is provided on the inclined wall of the water inlet box and is sunken outward relative to the inclined wall. The groove is connected to the liquid passage cavity, and a second liquid outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the groove.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present application, a water retaining rib is provided on the inclined wall of the water inlet box, which protrudes on one side of the bottom wall of the water inlet box toward the liquid chamber, and is located between the first liquid outlet and the second liquid outlet to prevent part of the liquid in the liquid chamber from flowing directly to the first liquid outlet.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present application, a soap box is further included. The soap box is arranged in the water inlet box. A receiving groove for accommodating detergent is formed in the soap box. The soap box is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet connected to the receiving groove. The water inlet is connected to the second liquid inlet of the water inlet box, and the water outlet is connected to the liquid passage cavity.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present application, the water outlet of the soap box and the second liquid inlet of the shell are arranged up and down, and the water outlet of the soap box is located above the second liquid inlet of the shell, so that the liquid in the water outlet can partially flow to the second liquid inlet.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present application, the shell of the steam generating module is detachably connected below the bottom of the water inlet box.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present application, the shell of the steam generation module is integrally formed below the bottom of the water inlet box.

[0026] The present application discloses a clothing processing device, which includes a box, a drum, a water inlet box, and a steam generating module. A liquid chamber and a second liquid inlet are provided in the water inlet box, wherein the water inlet box can be directly connected to the water inlet valve of the clothing processing device, and the water inlet box is also provided with two liquid outlets, namely a first liquid outlet and a second liquid outlet, wherein the first liquid outlet is used to communicate with the drum, so that the liquid in the first liquid storage chamber can flow to the drum through the first liquid outlet for washing clothes; the second liquid outlet is used to communicate with the liquid storage chamber provided on the steam generating module, and can provide corresponding liquid for the steam generating module to generate steam. By connecting the liquid passage cavity of the water inlet box with the liquid storage cavity of the steam generating module, the water inlet box can provide a buffer area for the liquid entering the steam generating module, which can effectively buffer the water flow directly flowing from the water inlet valve to the steam evaporation module, and avoid a large amount of water inflow in a short time, so as to reduce the phenomenon of steam spraying caused by the inability of the steam generating module to heat a large amount of hot water; further, the steam generating module adopts a modular setting, and a water inlet pump and a heating element are arranged in the shell, and the water inlet pump can transport the liquid in the liquid storage cavity formed in the shell to the heating element, and the liquid generates steam under the heating action of the heating element, and the water outlet of the heating element forms a steam outlet, and is transported to the cylinder through the conveying pipeline between the steam outlet and the cylinder. The water inlet pump provided in the steam generating module and the independent liquid storage cavity are formed, so that the liquid in the liquid storage cavity can be stably transported to the heating element; moreover, the water inlet flow of the water inlet pump in the steam generating module can be matched with the heating power of the heating element, which helps to prevent the fluctuation of the steam generation amount, reduce the problem of the fluctuating steam generation amount, and make the steam flow transported by the steam generating module to the cylinder more stable. The clothing processing device disclosed in the present application is conducive to generating a stable steam flow, which can act on the clothing more evenly, improve the washing effect, and further optimize the performance of the clothing processing device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings herein are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application, and together with the description, are used to explain the principles of the present application.

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 is an internal schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the water inlet box and the steam generation module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 is a top view of a water inlet box according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 5 is a bottom schematic diagram of a water inlet box according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a steam generation module;

[0034] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a steam generation module;

[0035] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the steam generation module;

[0036] Fig. 9 yes Figure 3 One of the cross-sectional views;

[0037] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A local enlarged view of point A;

[0038] Fig.11 yes Figure 3 Sectional view 2;

[0039] Fig.12 is a schematic diagram of a soap box according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Fig.13 is an exploded view of a soap box according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Fig.14 is an exploded view of a water inlet box according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0043] 1 box, 101 delivery ports;

[0044] 2 doors;

[0045] 3 cylinder, 301 inlet, 302 washing chamber;

[0046] 4 water inlet box, 401 liquid cavity, 402 second liquid inlet, 403 first liquid outlet, 404 second liquid outlet, 405 groove, 41 inclined wall, 42 water retaining rib, 43 water inlet box body, 44 water inlet cover;

[0047] 5. Water inlet valve;

[0048] 6 steam generation module, 601 first liquid inlet, 602 liquid storage chamber, 603 steam outlet, 604 installation chamber, 61 shell, 62 water inlet pump, 63 heating element, 64 steam pipeline, 65 partition, 66 water pumping pipe, 67 top cover, 68 liquid inlet connection part;

[0049] 7. Drain pipe;

[0050] 8 soap box, 801 receiving tank, 802 water inlet, 803 water outlet;

[0051] 9 spray cover, 901 liquid outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] The utility model provides a refrigeration device. In order to make the purpose, technical solution and effect of the utility model clearer and more specific, the utility model is further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the protection scope of the utility model.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0054] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" 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, an electrical connection, or mutual communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0055] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 A drum washing machine is shown. It should be noted that the technical solution of the present application is also applicable to pulsator washing machines and the like.

[0056] Please see attached Figure 1 The washing machine provided in the embodiment of the utility model may include a cabinet 1.

[0057] In some embodiments, the housing 1 can be the integral external structure of the washing machine. The housing 1 is a hollow structure in which other components of the washing machine may be arranged, such as a circuit structure, an air duct structure, a driving mechanism, and a drainage structure.

[0058] In some embodiments, the box body 1 may be in the shape of a hollow cuboid or a hollow cylinder, but is not limited to the above shapes. The front side of the box body 1 may be provided with a loading port 101 for loading clothes.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the washing machine may include a door body 2 disposed on the front side of the housing 1, and the door body 2 may be used to close the loading port 101. The door body 2 may be hinged to the front side of the housing 1, and the loading port 101 may be opened or closed by rotating around the hinge point. The door body 2 is opened to facilitate the loading and unloading of clothes from the loading port 101. After the door body 2 is closed, the housing 1 is in a sealed structure, and the washing machine will start. In order to facilitate observation of the operation, a transparent window may be provided on the door body 2 corresponding to the loading port 101.

[0060] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0061] Please see attached Figure 2 In some embodiments, the washing machine may include a drum 2. The drum 2 may be rotatably disposed in the housing 1 for washing clothes.

[0062] In some embodiments, the drum 2 may have a washing chamber 302, and an inlet 301 may be provided on the front side of the drum 2. The inlet 301 may be connected to the washing chamber 302 inside the drum 2, and clothes may enter the washing chamber 302 through the inlet 301 to be washed.

[0063] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the water inlet box and the steam generation module according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 is a top view of a water inlet box according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 It is a bottom schematic diagram of a water inlet box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0064] Please see attached Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the washing machine may include a water inlet box 4. A liquid cavity 401 may be formed in the water inlet box 4, and the water inlet box 4 may be provided with a second liquid inlet 402 connected to the liquid cavity 401.

[0065] In some embodiments, the water inlet box 4 may be provided with a second liquid inlet 402 , and the second liquid inlet 402 may be in communication with the liquid passage cavity 401 , so that the liquid in the liquid passage cavity 401 can also flow out through the second liquid inlet 402 .

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the washing machine may include a water inlet valve 5 , and when the water inlet valve 5 is opened, external water can enter the liquid chamber 401 through the second liquid inlet port 402 of the water inlet box 4 .

[0067] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the water inlet box 4 may be provided with a first liquid outlet 403, and the first liquid outlet 403 may be communicated with the liquid passage cavity 401. The first liquid outlet 403 may be communicated with the drum 2, so as to provide washing water for the clothes in the drum 2.

[0068] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a steam generation module; Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a steam generation module; Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the steam generation module.

[0069] Please see attached Figure 3 and attached Figure 6 In some embodiments, the washing machine may include a steam generating module 6, which may be used to generate steam.

[0070] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the steam generation module 6 may include a shell 61 , which may form an outer shell of the steam generation module 6 , thereby protecting various components in the steam generation module 6 .

[0071] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 61 may be provided with a first liquid inlet 601. The first liquid inlet 601 may be communicated with the second liquid outlet 404 of the water inlet box 4, so that the liquid in the liquid passage cavity 401 of the water inlet box 4 can be transported to the steam generation module 6 to provide the required liquid for the steam generation module 6 to generate steam.

[0072] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 61 may be provided with a liquid storage chamber 602. The liquid storage chamber 602 may be used to store liquid required for generating steam. The first liquid inlet 601 may be in communication with the liquid storage chamber 602, so that the liquid in the liquid passage chamber 401 of the water inlet box 4 may flow to the liquid storage chamber 602 through the first liquid inlet 601, and may be stored in the liquid storage chamber 602. Among them, by connecting the liquid passage chamber 401 of the water inlet box 4 with the liquid storage chamber 602 of the steam generating module 6, the water inlet box 4 may provide a buffer area for the liquid entering the steam generating module 6, and may effectively buffer the water flow directly flowing from the water inlet valve 5 to the steam evaporation module, while avoiding a large amount of water inflow in a short time, so that the phenomenon of steam spraying caused by the inability of the steam generating module 6 to heat a large amount of hot water may be reduced.

[0073] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the steam generation module 6 may include a water inlet pump 62, and the water inlet pump 62 may be disposed in the housing 61. The water inlet pump 62 may be used to deliver the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 in a directional manner.

[0074] In some embodiments, the steam generating module 6 may include a heating element 63. The heating element 63 may convert the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 into steam.

[0075] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the water inlet end of the water inlet pump 62 can be communicated with the liquid storage chamber 602, and the water outlet end of the water inlet pump 62 can be communicated with the water inlet end of the heating element 63. In this way, by integrating the water inlet pump 62 in the steam generation module 6, the liquid storage chamber 602 in the steam generation module 6 is transported to the heating element 63 in a directionally manner, and when the heating element 63 is working, the heating element 63 can convert liquid into steam.

[0076] In some embodiments, the water outlet end of the heating element 63 forms a steam outlet 603 , and the steam outlet 603 is connected to the cylinder 2 through the steam pipeline 64 so that the steam generated by the heating element 63 flows to the cylinder 2 .

[0077] In some embodiments, the water inlet pump 62 can be preset to supply steam to the heating element 63 at a fixed flow rate, wherein the flow rate of the water inlet pump 62 is matched with the heating power of the heating element 63. In this way, the amount of liquid delivered to the heating element 63 by the water inlet pump 62 per unit time can be made equal to the amount of liquid used by the heating element 63 to generate steam per unit time, thereby avoiding the problem of water spraying due to the inability of the heating element 63 to completely convert the corresponding amount of liquid into steam due to a large amount of water inflow in a short time, which is conducive to continuous, uniform and non-spraying steam care for the clothes in the drum 2.

[0078] In some other embodiments, a controller may be further provided in the steam generation module 6 , and the water inlet flow rate of the water inlet pump 62 is matched with the heating power of the heating element 63 through control and regulation by the controller.

[0079] In the clothing processing device disclosed in the present application, the heating element 63, the water inlet pump 62 and the built-in liquid storage chamber 602 are modularly designed so that the heating element 63 and the water inlet pump 62 are integrated in the shell 61. This not only makes the steam generating module 6 more compact as a whole, simplifies the installation structure and improves the installation efficiency, but also facilitates the specific design of the structure of the heating element 63 and the water inlet pump 62 in the steam generating module 6.

[0080] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the steam generation module 6 may include a partition 65. The partition 65 may divide the space in the steam generation module 6, so that the various components in the steam generation module 6 can be installed more compactly.

[0081] In some embodiments, a partition 65 may be disposed in the housing 61. The partition 65 may partition the interior of the housing 61 into a water storage chamber, so that the housing 61 and the partition 65 enclose a water storage chamber space that can be separated from other components of the steam generation module 6.

[0082] In some embodiments, the partition 65 can separate the interior of the housing 61 into an installation cavity 604. The water inlet pump 62 and the heating element 63 can be installed in the installation cavity 604. The partition 65 isolates the water storage cavity from the installation cavity 604, and even if the water level is high or leakage occurs, it is difficult for water to contact the electrical components connected to the water inlet pump 62 and the heating element 63, thereby greatly reducing the possibility of safety risks such as short circuits in the equipment.

[0083] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the steam generation module 6 further includes a water pumping pipe 66. One end of the water pumping pipe 66 can be connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pump 62, and the other end of the water pumping pipe 66 can extend into the liquid storage chamber 602, so that the water pump can transport the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 to the heating element 63 through the water pumping pipe 66.

[0084] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the other end of the water pumping pipe 66 can extend to the bottom of the liquid storage chamber 602, or the other end of the water pumping pipe 66 can be arranged close to the bottom of the liquid storage chamber 602. In this way, the water inlet pump 62 can directly extract liquid from the bottom of the liquid storage chamber 602 when pumping water, thereby avoiding the problem of reduced water pumping efficiency caused by uneven distribution of liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602; on the other hand, when the amount of liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 is small, bottom pumping can enable the water inlet pump 62 to effectively extract liquid, which is beneficial to the continuity of steam generation.

[0085] In some embodiments, the steam generating module 6 further includes a liquid draining component, which is used to drain the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 .

[0086] In some embodiments, the liquid discharge assembly includes a switch valve (not shown). The switch valve can have an open state and a closed state. When the switch valve is in the open state, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 can be discharged through the switch valve.

[0087] In some embodiments, a switch valve can be disposed at the bottom of the liquid storage chamber 602, so that the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 can be discharged more fully, thereby preventing water from accumulating in the liquid storage chamber 602 and affecting its use when there is no need to provide liquid for generating steam to the heating element 63.

[0088] like Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the drain assembly includes a drain pipe 7. The liquid inlet end of the drain pipe 7 can be connected to a switch valve, and the switch valve can discharge the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 through the drain pipe 7 when it is opened.

[0089] In some embodiments, when the steam generating module 6 does not need to generate steam, the switch valve can be controlled to open, thereby discharging the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 .

[0090] In some embodiments, when the washing machine needs to perform water-saving steam care, the switch valve can be controlled to open, thereby discharging part of the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602, thereby reducing the amount of steam generated.

[0091] In some other embodiments, the drain assembly includes a reversing valve (not shown). The reversing valve can be arranged between the water inlet pump 62 and the heating element 63. In this way, the steam generation mode and the drain mode of the washing machine can be switched by the reversing valve.

[0092] In some embodiments, the reversing valve may have a first inlet that is connected to the water outlet of the water inlet pump 62 , so that the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 can enter the reversing valve through the first inlet.

[0093] In some embodiments, the reversing valve may have a first outlet. The first inlet may be connected to the water inlet end of the heating element 63. When the first outlet is opened, the water inlet pump 62 may directly deliver liquid to the heating element 63. In this way, the heating element 63 may heat the liquid to generate steam when in operation.

[0094] In some embodiments, the reversing valve may have a second outlet. When the second outlet is opened, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 can flow to another location under the delivery of the water inlet pump 62.

[0095] In some embodiments, the liquid drainage assembly includes a drain pipe 7 , and the second outlet is connected to the water inlet end of the drain pipe 7 , so that the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 can be discharged through the drain pipe 7 .

[0096] In some embodiments, the reversing valve may have a first state. In the first state, the first inlet is connected to the first outlet, so that the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 can be transported to the heating component through the water inlet pump 62 to achieve a normal steam generation function. The reversing valve in the first state may mean that the first outlet of the reversing valve is open and the second outlet is closed.

[0097] In some embodiments, the reversing valve may have a second state. In the second state of the reversing valve, the first inlet is connected to the second outlet, and the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 is transported to the drain pipe 7 through the water inlet pump 62 for discharge, thereby realizing the discharge of the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602. When the nursing mode is not required, or the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 needs to be discharged, or the water-saving nursing mode is required, the reversing valve can be switched to the second state to discharge the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602, thereby avoiding the problems of deterioration or bacterial growth caused by long-term storage of the liquid.

[0098] Please see attached Figure 8 In some embodiments, the steam generation module 6 may include a top cover 67. The top cover 67 is disposed above the shell 61, and the top cover 67 may cover the opening of the shell, so that the shell and the top cover 67 form a sealed whole.

[0099] In some embodiments, the top cover 67 may be provided with a liquid inlet connection portion 68. The liquid inlet connection portion 68 may be provided with a first liquid inlet port 601, and the liquid inlet connection portion 68 is used to connect to the water inlet end. In this way, the steam generation module 6 can be connected to the water inlet box 4 through the liquid inlet connection portion 68.

[0100] In some embodiments, the liquid inlet connection part 68 is a columnar part, and a sleeve compatible with the columnar part can be provided on the water inlet box 4, so that the liquid inlet connection part 68 can be nested in the sleeve, thereby connecting the steam generating module 6 to the water inlet box 4.

[0101] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the liquid inlet connection portion 68 is configured as a sleeve, and the water inlet box 4 may be provided with a columnar portion adapted to the sleeve, so that the columnar portion of the water inlet box 4 can be nested on the sleeve, and the steam generating module 6 can also be connected to the water inlet box 4.

[0102] Fig. 9 yes Figure 3 One of the cross-sectional views; Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A partial enlarged view of point A.

[0103] Please see attached Fig. 9 In some embodiments, an inclined wall 41 is provided at the bottom of the water inlet box 4, and at least a portion of the liquid passage cavity 401 is formed on the inclined wall 41. A first liquid outlet 403 and a second liquid outlet 404 are provided on the inclined wall 41 at intervals. The first liquid outlet 403 is located below the second liquid outlet 404. The liquid in the liquid passage cavity 401 passes through the second liquid outlet 404 and the first liquid outlet 403 in sequence.

[0104] In some embodiments, an inclined wall 41 may be provided at the bottom of the water inlet box 4. At least part of the liquid passage cavity 401 may be formed on the inclined wall 41, so that the liquid in the liquid passage cavity 401 may flow along the inclined wall 41, and the inclined wall 41 may guide the liquid in the liquid passage cavity 401.

[0105] In some embodiments, the liquid outlet end of the inclined wall 41 is inclined toward the bottom of the water inlet box 4. In this way, the liquid at the bottom of the water inlet box 4 can naturally flow to a lower position, so that the liquid in the liquid cavity 401 can flow through the liquid cavity 401 more smoothly, thereby improving the flow efficiency of the liquid, helping to ensure that the liquid can flow out of the water inlet box 4 smoothly, and reducing liquid retention and waste.

[0106] like Fig. 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the inclined wall 41 may be provided with a first liquid outlet 403 , and the first liquid outlet 403 may be located near the bottom of the inclined wall 41 , so that the liquid in the liquid chamber 401 can flow to the cylinder 2 more smoothly.

[0107] In some embodiments, the inclined wall 41 may be provided with a second liquid outlet 404 , so that the liquid in the liquid cavity can flow more smoothly through the second liquid outlet 404 to the steam generating module 6 .

[0108] In some embodiments, the inclined wall 41 may be provided with a first liquid outlet 403 and a second liquid outlet 404 at intervals. The first liquid outlet 403 is located below the second liquid outlet 404, and the liquid in the liquid-passing cavity 401 passes through the second liquid outlet 404 and the first liquid outlet 403 in sequence. This is conducive to allowing the liquid passing through the liquid cavity 401 to partially flow to the second liquid outlet 404, and at the same time, it can avoid the second liquid outlet 404 being arranged at a lower position to form a rapid flow to the liquid storage cavity 602 of the steam generation module 6, which is conducive to more smoothly conveying liquid to the liquid storage cavity 602.

[0109] like Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, in some embodiments, a groove 405 may be provided on the inclined wall 41 of the water inlet box 4, which is recessed toward the outside relative to the inclined wall 41. The groove 405 may be connected to the liquid passage cavity 401, so that the liquid in the liquid passage cavity 401 flows on the inclined wall 41, and the setting of the groove 405 can intercept part of the liquid flowing toward the first liquid outlet 403.

[0110] In some embodiments, a second liquid outlet 404 may be provided on the side wall of the groove 405. The groove 405 formed by the depression of the inclined wall 41 may first intercept a portion of the liquid flowing to the first liquid outlet 403 and flow to the liquid storage chamber 602 of the steam generation module 6 through the second liquid outlet 404.

[0111] In some embodiments, a second liquid outlet 404 may be provided on the bottom side wall of the groove 405. By providing the second liquid outlet 404 on the bottom side wall of the groove 405, the liquid in the groove 405 can flow to the liquid storage chamber 602 more smoothly.

[0112] like Fig.10 As shown, in some embodiments, the inclined wall 41 of the water inlet box 4 may be provided with a water retaining rib 42. The water retaining rib 42 may also intercept part of the liquid flowing to the first liquid outlet 403, ensuring that part of the liquid can flow to the second liquid outlet 404, thereby ensuring the reliability of the steam generation module 6.

[0113] In some embodiments, the water retaining rib 42 may protrude relative to the bottom wall of the water inlet box 4 toward one side of the liquid passage cavity 401. One end of the water retaining rib 42 may be connected to the bottom wall of the water inlet box 4, and the other end of the water retaining rib 42 may extend toward the liquid passage cavity 401, thereby preventing part of the liquid from flowing directly toward the first liquid outlet 403, and part of the liquid retained by the water retaining rib 42 may flow toward the liquid storage cavity 602 through the second liquid outlet 404.

[0114] In some embodiments, the water retaining rib 42 is located between the first liquid outlet 403 and the second liquid outlet 404. The first liquid outlet 403 and the second liquid outlet 404 are arranged at intervals on the inclined wall 41, and the first liquid outlet 403 is located at the downstream of the liquid passage cavity 401, and the second liquid outlet 404 is located at the upstream of the liquid passage cavity 401. By arranging the water retaining rib 42 between the first liquid outlet 403 and the second liquid outlet 404, the upstream of the liquid passage cavity 401 can be partially retained at the water retaining rib 42. Since the second liquid outlet 404 is located at the upstream of the liquid passage cavity 401, it is ensured that the liquid can effectively flow to the liquid storage cavity 602, thereby avoiding the problem of insufficient water inflow into the liquid storage cavity 602.

[0115] It should be noted that the groove 405 can be provided on the inclined wall 41 of the water inlet box 4 alone, or the water retaining rib 42 can be provided on the inclined wall 41 of the water inlet box 4 alone, or the groove 405 and the water retaining rib 42 can be provided on the inclined wall 41 of the water inlet box 4 at the same time.

[0116] Fig.11 yes Figure 3 Sectional view 2; Fig.12 is a schematic diagram of a soap box according to an embodiment of the present application; Fig.13 is an exploded view of a soap box according to an embodiment of the present application; Fig.14 It is an exploded view of a water inlet box according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0117] like Fig.10As shown, in some embodiments, the washing machine may include a soap box 8. A receiving groove 801 for accommodating detergent may be formed in the soap box 8. In this way, the user can put laundry detergent into the receiving groove 801 of the soap box 8 to clean the clothes more efficiently.

[0118] In some embodiments, the soap box 8 may be disposed in the water inlet box 4 , so that the liquid in the soap box 8 may flow to the barrel 2 through the first liquid outlet 403 of the water inlet box 4 .

[0119] like Fig.14 As shown, in some embodiments, the soap box 8 may be provided with a water inlet 802 connected to the receiving groove 801. The water inlet 802 may be connected to the second liquid inlet 402 of the water inlet box 4, so that the liquid flowing in through the second liquid inlet 402 of the water inlet box 4 may flow entirely or partially into the receiving groove 801 of the soap box 8, and the detergent in the soap box 8 may be diluted by the liquid first.

[0120] In some embodiments, the soap box 8 may be movably disposed in the water inlet box 4. The user may pull out the soap box 8 and then put the detergent into the receiving groove 801 of the soap box 8.

[0121] In some embodiments, the soap box 8 can be integrally formed with the water inlet box 4 .

[0122] like Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, in some embodiments, a water outlet 803 connected to the containing tank 801 may be provided, and the water outlet 803 is connected to the liquid passage cavity 401. The diluted detergent in the soap box 8 can pass through the water outlet 803, and then flow to the washing cavity 302 in the drum 2 through the second liquid outlet 404 of the water inlet box 4, thereby achieving a better laundry washing effect.

[0123] like Fig.11 As shown, in some embodiments, the water outlet 803 of the soap box 8 can be arranged above and below the second liquid inlet 402 of the shell 61, and the water outlet 803 of the soap box 8 can be located above the second liquid inlet 402 of the shell 61, which can ensure that the detergent can directly flow to the second liquid inlet 402 when flowing out of the soap box 8, so that the liquid in the water outlet 803 can partially flow to the second liquid inlet 402.

[0124] like Fig.11 As shown, in some embodiments, a groove 405 may be provided on the inclined wall 41 of the water inlet box 4, and the water outlet 803 of the soap box 8 may be located above the groove 405, so that the liquid flowing from the water outlet 803 of the soap box 8 to the liquid chamber 401 can be more effectively dripped into the groove 405, and then flow to the steam generating module 6 through the second liquid outlet 404 provided on the groove 405.

[0125] like Fig.12 and Fig.13 As shown, in some embodiments, the soap box 8 may include a spray cover 9. The spray cover 9 may be disposed on the top of the soap box 8, and a liquid outlet 901 is disposed on the spray cover 9, so that the liquid flows into the receiving tank 801 in the soap box 8 through the liquid outlet 901.

[0126] like Fig.13 As shown, in some embodiments, the spray cover 9 may be provided with a plurality of liquid passage ports 901, so that the liquid on the spray cover 9 may fall into the receiving groove 801 of the soap box 8 in a spraying manner, thereby better diluting or dissolving the detergent.

[0127] like Fig.14 As shown, in some embodiments, the water inlet box 4 may include a water inlet cover 44 and a water inlet box body 43. The water inlet cover 44 may be covered on the water inlet box body 43, and the soap box 8 may be installed in the water inlet box body 43.

[0128] In some embodiments, the water inlet cover 44 can be located above the spray cover 9. The water inlet cover 44 is provided with a second liquid inlet 402, so that the liquid entering the water inlet box 4 through the water inlet valve 5 can first pass through the water inlet cover 44 to the spray cover 9 and then pass through the soap box 8 to flow to the liquid chamber 401.

[0129] In some embodiments, the housing 61 of the steam generation module 6 is detachably connected to the water inlet box 4. The detachable connection method can not only improve the assembly efficiency, but also allow the operator to first assemble the steam generation module 6 into a modular device, and then directly connect the steam generation module 6 to the bottom of the water inlet box 4. Moreover, the user can flexibly configure and use the device according to different usage scenarios and needs. For example, in some scenarios that require higher steam generation efficiency, the user can choose to use a higher performance steam generation module 6; in other scenarios, the steam generation module 6 configuration with the corresponding steam generation amount can be selected.

[0130] In some embodiments, the bottom of the water inlet box 4 can be detachably connected to the shell 61 of the steam generating module 6, so that the liquid in the water inlet box 4 can flow more smoothly to the liquid storage chamber 602 in the steam generating module 6.

[0131] In some embodiments, the water inlet box 4 and the steam generating module 6 can be connected together by a snap connection, a fixing member (such as a screw) or other detachable structure to facilitate installation and disassembly.

[0132] In some embodiments, the steam generating module 6 may be provided with a plurality of first connecting holes, and the water inlet box 4 may be correspondingly provided with a second connecting hole adapted to the first connecting hole of the steam generating module 6, so that the fixing member may pass through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to connect the steam generating module 6 to the water inlet box 4 together.

[0133] In some embodiments, the shell 61 of the steam generation module 6 can be integrally formed below the bottom of the water inlet box 4. The integrally formed design allows no gap between the shell 61 of the steam generation module 6 and the bottom of the water inlet box 4, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the entire structure and helping to reduce problems such as water leakage and air leakage caused by loose or damaged connectors.

[0134] In some embodiments, the washing machine may include a controller for controlling the water inlet pump 62 and the heating element 63 .

[0135] In some embodiments, the controller may be integrated into the steam generating module 6, or may be disposed at other locations of the washing machine.

[0136] In some embodiments, the washing machine may include a care mode for clothes treatment. When the user needs to perform steam care on the clothes, the care mode is activated. The controller may control the water inlet pump 62 to pump water from the liquid storage chamber 602 and transport the water to the heating element 63, and then control the heating element 63 to work. The heating element 63 heats the liquid to generate steam, and the steam may be transported to the barrel 2 through the pipeline.

[0137] In some embodiments, the controller can adjust the flow rate of the water inlet pump 62 to match the power of the heating element 63 according to the needs of the user. For example, when a high amount of steam is required, the control increases the flow rate of the water inlet pump 62 and increases the power of the heating element 63.

[0138] In some embodiments, the care mode may include a water-saving care mode. When the water-saving care mode is activated, the switch valve is controlled to open so that part of the liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 can be discharged through the drain pipe 7, thereby reducing the amount of liquid supplied to the heating element 63, thereby reducing the amount of steam supplied to the barrel 2.

[0139] In some embodiments, when the nursing mode ends, the first liquid outlet 403 of the reversing valve is controlled to be closed, and the second liquid outlet 404 of the reversing valve is controlled to be opened, the water inlet pump 62 is started, and the heating element 63 is turned off, so that the remaining liquid in the liquid storage chamber 602 can be discharged through the drain pipe 7.

[0140] In some embodiments, the washing machine also includes a mode for cleaning the liquid storage chamber 602. The water inlet valve 5 and the switch valve are controlled to open so that external water can flow to the liquid storage chamber 602 through the water inlet box 4 and directly flow out through the drain pipe 7, thereby directly flushing the liquid storage chamber 602, which is beneficial to improving the effect of clothing care.

[0141] The above are only specific implementations of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of the present application is limited only by the attached claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: Box; A drum body, arranged in the box body, for washing clothes; The steam generating module is arranged on the box body, and comprises a shell, a liquid storage chamber formed in the shell, and a water inlet pump and a heating element arranged in the shell. The water inlet pump can transport the liquid in the liquid storage chamber to the heating element, and the heating element can convert the liquid in the liquid storage chamber into steam. The shell is provided with a first liquid inlet, the first liquid inlet is connected to the liquid storage cavity, the water inlet end of the water inlet pump is connected to the liquid storage cavity, the water outlet end of the water inlet pump is connected to the water inlet end of the heating element, the water outlet end of the heating element forms a steam outlet, and the steam outlet is connected to the cylinder through a steam pipeline, so that the steam generated by the heating element flows to the cylinder; A water inlet box is formed with a liquid cavity therein, the water inlet box is provided with a second liquid inlet connected to the liquid cavity, the second liquid inlet is used to communicate with an external water source, the water inlet box is provided with a first liquid outlet connected to the liquid cavity, the first liquid outlet is connected to the cylinder, the water inlet box is provided with a second liquid outlet connected to the liquid cavity, the second liquid outlet is connected to the first liquid inlet of the steam generating module, and is used to transport liquid to the liquid storage cavity.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generating module also includes a water pumping pipe, one end of which is connected to the water inlet end of the water inlet pump, and the other end of the water pumping pipe extends to the bottom of the liquid storage chamber. The water pump transports the liquid in the liquid storage chamber to the heating element through the water pumping pipe.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generating module also includes a drainage component, which includes a switch valve and a drain pipe. The switch valve is arranged at the bottom of the liquid storage chamber. The liquid inlet end of the drain pipe is connected to the switch valve. When the switch valve is in an open state, the liquid in the liquid storage chamber can be discharged through the drain pipe.

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generation module further includes a drainage assembly, which includes a reversing valve and a drainage pipe. The reversing valve is arranged between the water inlet pump and the heating element. The reversing valve has a first inlet, a first outlet and a second outlet. The first inlet is communicated with the water outlet end of the water inlet pump, the first outlet is communicated with the water inlet end of the heating element, and the second outlet is communicated with the water inlet end of the drainage pipe. The reversing valve has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first inlet is connected to the first outlet, and the liquid in the liquid storage chamber is transported to the heating component through the water inlet pump. In the second state, the first inlet is connected to the second outlet, and the liquid in the liquid storage chamber is transported to the drain pipe for discharge through the water inlet pump.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generation module also includes a partition, which is arranged in the shell. The partition can divide the interior of the shell into an installation cavity and a water storage cavity. The water inlet pump and the heating element are installed in the installation cavity.

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generating module further comprises a top cover, which is arranged above the shell, and a liquid inlet connection part is arranged on the top cover, and a first liquid inlet is arranged on the liquid inlet connection part, and the liquid inlet connection part is used to be connected to the water inlet box.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inclined wall is provided at the bottom of the water inlet box, and at least part of the liquid passage cavity is formed on the inclined wall. A first liquid outlet and a second liquid outlet are arranged at intervals on the inclined wall. The first liquid outlet is located below the second liquid outlet, and the liquid in the liquid passage cavity passes through the second liquid outlet and the first liquid outlet in sequence.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A groove is formed on the inclined wall of the water inlet box and is sunken outward relative to the inclined wall. The groove is communicated with the liquid passage cavity, and a second liquid outlet is opened on the bottom wall of the groove.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inclined wall of the water inlet box is provided with a water retaining rib, which protrudes toward one side of the liquid cavity relative to the bottom wall of the water inlet box. The water retaining rib is located between the first liquid outlet and the second liquid outlet to prevent part of the liquid in the liquid cavity from flowing directly to the first liquid outlet.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a soap box, which is arranged in the water inlet box. A receiving groove for accommodating detergent is formed in the soap box. The soap box is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet connected to the receiving groove. The water inlet is connected to the second liquid inlet of the water inlet box, and the water outlet is connected to the liquid passage cavity.

11. The clothes processing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The water outlet of the soap box is arranged vertically with the second liquid inlet of the shell, and the water outlet of the soap box is located above the second liquid inlet of the shell, so that part of the liquid in the water outlet can flow to the second liquid inlet.

12. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell of the steam generation module is detachably connected below the bottom of the water inlet box.

13. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell of the steam generation module is integrally formed below the bottom of the water inlet box.

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