Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to clothes processing equipment. A housing; a cartridge assembly; an air inlet and an air outlet are respectively formed in the outer wall of the cylinder assembly; an air duct assembly; an air supply duct is arranged in the air duct assembly, and an air suction opening and an air supply opening are formed in the air duct assembly and formed in the two ends of the air supply duct correspondingly. The air supply outlet is communicated with the air inlet; the adapter covers the air outlet; an adapting cavity is formed in the adapting piece, and a fan opening is formed in the side wall of the adapting cavity; extending ribs extending towards the interior of the transfer cavity are arranged on the peripheral side edge of the air suction opening, are annular and are arranged on the peripheral side edge of the air suction opening in a circumferential surrounding mode; and the extension rib extends into the fan opening and can cover a gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter. According to the clothes processing equipment provided by the utility model, soft flocks can be prevented from being accumulated in the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter through blocking of the extension rib.

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 and an air duct assembly. 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 outlet are respectively arranged at both ends of the laundry processing chamber. An air supply duct is formed in the air duct assembly, and the air supply duct is arranged outside the drum assembly. A heating element is arranged inside the air duct assembly, and the heating element is arranged in the air supply duct for heating the air in the air supply duct.

[0004] In the existing clothes processing equipment, an adapter is provided between the air duct assembly and the air outlet of the drum assembly. A gap is provided at the connection between the air duct assembly and the adapter. During the process of drying clothes, hair scraps and other debris are easily blown into the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter by the air flow, thereby causing hair scraps and other debris to accumulate in the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a clothes processing device to optimize the structure of the air duct assembly of the clothes processing device in the related art, so as to prevent the accumulation of debris such as hair scraps in the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter.

[0006] The purpose of the present invention may also be to provide a clothes processing device to optimize the structure of the air duct assembly of the clothes processing device in the related art to improve the installation efficiency of the adapter and the air duct assembly.

[0007] The purpose of the present invention may also be to provide a clothes processing device to optimize the structure of the air duct assembly of the clothes processing device in the related art to improve the installation accuracy of the adapter and the air duct assembly.

[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, comprising: 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, an air inlet and an air outlet being respectively arranged on the outer wall of the drum assembly; an air duct assembly, the air duct assembly being arranged outside the drum assembly; an air supply duct being arranged inside the duct assembly, an air suction port and an air supply port being respectively arranged on the air duct assembly, the air suction port and the air supply port being respectively arranged at two ends of the air supply duct; the air supply port being communicated with the air inlet; a conversion member, the conversion member being arranged on the outer wall of the barrel assembly, and is covered at the air outlet; a transfer cavity is provided inside the adapter, a fan port is provided on the side wall of the transfer cavity, and the transfer cavity connects the air outlet and the fan port; wherein, one end of the air duct assembly is provided on the outer wall of the adapter, the air suction port is provided on the outside of the transfer cavity, and is directly connected with the fan port; an extension rib extending toward the inside of the transfer cavity is provided at the peripheral edge of the air suction port, the extension rib is annular, and is circumferentially arranged at the peripheral edge of the air suction port; the extension rib extends into the fan port and can cover the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, a first transition portion is provided between the extension rib and the peripheral edge of the air suction port, and the first transition portion is a smooth transition structure.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the lower end of the extension rib is bent and extended upward in a direction away from the center of the air suction port to form a first flange, the first flange is annular, and is arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the extension rib; a second transition portion is provided at the connection between the first flange and the extension rib, and the second transition portion is a smooth transition structure.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the lower end of the extension rib is bent and extended upward toward the center of the air suction port to form a second flange, the second flange is annular, and is arranged around the inner wall of the extension rib; a third transition portion is provided at the connection between the second flange and the extension rib, and the third transition portion is a smooth transition structure.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, an extension length of the second flange is smaller than an extension length of the extension rib, so that the first transition portion is exposed at a top area of ​​the second flange.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, when the extension rib is extended into the fan port, the inner peripheral wall of the fan port may be arranged around and attached to the outer peripheral wall of the extension rib.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a side wall of the air duct assembly is provided with an abutment portion protruding toward the adapter, and the abutment portion is arranged around the circumference of the air suction port; when the extension rib is extended into the fan port, the abutment portion can be sealingly abutted against the outer wall of the adapter.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, a sealing ring is provided on the outer wall of the adapter, and the sealing ring is arranged around the circumference of the fan port; when the extension rib is extended into the fan port, the abutment portion can be in sealing contact with the sealing ring.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, a sealing groove is recessed on the outer wall of the adapter; the sealing groove is arranged around the circumference of the fan port; and the sealing ring is disposed in the sealing groove.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, the air duct assembly includes a lower air duct shell, an upper air duct shell and a fan cover; the upper air duct shell and the fan cover are connected and can be jointly covered on the top of the lower air duct shell; the air suction port is opened on the bottom surface of the lower air duct shell, and the lower air duct shell is arranged above the adapter; the extension rib is extended downward from the peripheral edge of the air suction port.

[0020] 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:

[0021] The utility model provides a clothing processing device, wherein the casing is the outer shell of the clothing processing device; a barrel assembly is provided inside the casing, a clothing processing chamber is provided inside the barrel assembly, and an air inlet and an air outlet are provided on the outer wall of the barrel assembly. An adapter is provided on the outer wall of the barrel assembly, and the adapter cover is provided at the air outlet. A transfer channel is provided inside the adapter, one end of the transfer channel is connected to the air outlet, and a fan port is provided at the end of the transfer channel away from the air outlet. An air duct assembly is provided outside the barrel assembly, and an air suction port and an air supply port are provided on the air duct assembly, the air suction port is connected to the fan port, and the air supply port is connected to the air inlet. An extension rib is extended outward along the axial direction of the air suction port at the peripheral edge of the air suction port, and the extension rib is annular and circumferentially arranged at the peripheral edge of the air suction port. The extension ribs are arranged in the fan port and can cover the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter, thereby preventing debris such as hair from entering the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter, thereby preventing hair from accumulating in the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter. At the same time, the extension ribs can be used to locate the installation of the fan port, and then locate the installation of the adapter and the air duct assembly, thereby improving the installation efficiency and accuracy of the adapter and the air duct assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device provided by the utility model in one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle part structure.

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded diagram of .

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Exploded diagram of .

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Exploded diagram of .

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the central air duct assembly from another perspective.

[0029] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.

[0030] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle and lower air duct shell.

[0031] Fig.10 yes Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.

[0032] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Exploded diagram of .

[0033] Fig.12 yes Figure 8 sectional view of .

[0034] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 Enlarged view of part A.

[0035] Fig.14 yes Fig.13 Magnified view of part B.

[0036] Fig.15 yes Fig.13 A schematic structural diagram of another embodiment.

[0037] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 Magnified view of part C.

[0038] Fig.17 yes Fig.13 A schematic structural diagram of yet another embodiment.

[0039] Fig.18 yes Fig.17 Enlarged view of part D.

[0040] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. casing; 11. clothing loading port; 12. door body; 2. drum assembly; 21. clothing processing chamber; 22. door seal; 221. connecting pipe; 23. air inlet; 24. air outlet; 3. air duct assembly; 31. air supply duct; 32. air suction port; 33. air supply port; 34. upper air duct shell; 35. lower air duct shell; 36. fan cover; 37. abutment portion; 38. extension rib; 381. first transition portion; 382. second transition portion; 383. third transition portion; 384. first flange; 385. second flange; 4. air supply fan; 41. fan motor; 5. heating element; 6. adapter; 61. adapter chamber; 62. fan port; 63. water inlet pipe; 64. sealing ring; 65. sealing groove; 7. connecting pipe; 71. connecting channel; 8. spray pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] In the existing clothes processing equipment, an adapter is provided between the air duct assembly and the air outlet of the drum assembly. A gap is provided at the connection between the air duct assembly and the adapter. During the process of drying clothes, hair scraps and other debris are easily blown into the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter by the air flow, thereby causing hair scraps and other debris to accumulate in the gap between the air duct assembly and the adapter.

[0046] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device provided by the utility model in one embodiment. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle part structure. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded diagram of .

[0047] See also Figures 1 to 3 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.

[0048] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the appearance of the housing 1 can be designed as required, and is not limited here. The interior of the housing 1 can be used to provide an installation space.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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 in 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] See also Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the drum assembly 2 may include an outer drum (not shown). 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.

[0056] In some embodiments, the drum assembly 2 may include an inner drum (not shown in the figure). The inner drum may be arranged inside the outer drum. The 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 through hole (not shown in the figure) 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 through hole. The washing liquid in the outer drum can enter the clothing processing chamber 21 in the inner drum through the water through 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 through hole.

[0057] 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 washing and dehydrating the clothes.

[0058] In some embodiments, the clothing processing chamber 21 can also be used for drying clothing, such as a clothes dryer or a washer-dryer.

[0059] 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.

[0060] In some embodiments, a door seal 22 may be provided on the drum assembly 2. The door seal 22 may be an annular structure. The door seal 22 may be provided between the opening of the casing 1 and the barrel mouth of the outer drum. Specifically, the door seal 22 may be made of an elastic sealing material. The peripheral edge at the front end of the door seal 22 is sealedly connected to the peripheral edge of the opening of the casing 1, and the peripheral edge at the rear end of the door seal 22 is sealedly connected to the barrel mouth edge of the outer drum, thereby sealing the gap between the opening of the casing 1 and the barrel mouth of the outer drum. When the door body 12 closes the front opening of the casing 1, the door body 12 can prevent water in the clothing processing chamber 21 from overflowing from the opening of the casing 1.

[0061] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, an air inlet 23 and an air outlet 24 may be respectively provided at both ends of the drum assembly 2. The air inlet 23 may be provided on the outer wall of the front end of the drum assembly 2. The air inlet 23 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21. The air outlet 24 may be provided on the outer wall of the rear end of the drum assembly 2. The air outlet 24 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21.

[0062] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Exploded diagram of . Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Exploded diagram of . Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the middle air duct assembly 3 from another viewing angle.

[0063] See also Figures 1 to 7 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 the housing 1. The air duct assembly 3 may be arranged outside the drum assembly 2. An air supply duct 31 may be arranged inside the air duct assembly 3. One end of the air supply duct 31 may be used to communicate with the air inlet 23. The other end of the air supply duct 31 may be used to communicate with the air outlet 24. The air in the clothing processing chamber 21 can enter the air supply duct 31 through the air outlet 24, and the air entering the air supply duct 31 can enter the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air inlet 23, thereby realizing the circulation of air between the air supply duct 31 and the clothing processing chamber 21.

[0064] In some embodiments, an air suction port 32 may be provided at one end of the air supply duct 31. The air suction port 32 may be provided at one end of the air supply duct 31 close to the air outlet 24. The air in the laundry processing chamber 21 can enter the air supply duct 31 through the air outlet 24 and the air suction port 32.

[0065] In some embodiments, an air supply port 33 may be provided at one end of the air duct assembly 3. The air supply port 33 may be provided at one end of the air supply duct 31 close to the air inlet 23. The air supply port 33 may be connected to the air inlet 23. The air in the air supply duct 31 may enter the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air supply port 33 and the air inlet 23.

[0066] See also Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the clothing processing device may include an air supply fan 4. The air supply fan 4 may extend into the air duct assembly 3. The air supply fan 4 may be used to provide wind force. The side of the air supply fan 4 close to the air outlet 24 may be a suction side, and the suction side may form a negative pressure, thereby being able to suck the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 into the air supply duct 31. The air supply fan 4 may blow the air entering the air supply duct 31 into the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air inlet 23.

[0067] In some embodiments, the air supply fan 4 may be disposed at one end of the air supply duct 31 near the air suction port 32. The air supply fan 4 may be disposed at the air suction port 32. The air supply fan 4 may draw air from the clothing processing chamber 21 into the air supply duct 31 through the air inlet 23 and the air suction port 32, and blow the air into the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air supply duct 31.

[0068] In some embodiments, the air supply fan 4 may include a fan motor 41 and fan blades (not shown). The fan motor 41 may extend into and be arranged in the air supply duct 31. The fan blades may be arranged in the air supply duct 31. The fan blades may be arranged at the air suction port 32.

[0069] See also Figures 1 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the clothing processing device may include a heating element 5. The heating element 5 may be disposed in the air supply duct 31. The heating element 5 may heat the air in the air supply duct 31. The heating element 5 may generate high-temperature air in the air supply duct 31, and then the air supply fan 4 may blow the high-temperature air in the air supply duct 31 into the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air inlet 23, thereby achieving a drying function in the clothing processing chamber 21.

[0070] In some embodiments, the heating element 5 may be disposed at one end of the air supply duct 31 near the air supply port 33. The heating element 5 may be disposed at one side of the air supply fan 4 near the air supply port 33. The heating element 5 may be disposed at the air outlet side of the air supply fan 4. The air supply fan 4 may draw the air of the clothing processing chamber 21 into the air supply duct 31 through the air inlet 23 and the air suction port 32, and blow the air drawn into the air supply duct 31 toward the heating element 5 for heating, and then enter the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air supply port 33 and the air inlet 23.

[0071] See also Figures 1 to 7As shown, in some embodiments, the clothes processing device may include an adapter 6. The adapter 6 may be arranged on the outer wall of the drum assembly 2. The adapter 6 may be covered outside the air outlet 24.

[0072] In some embodiments, a transfer cavity 61 may be formed between the inner wall of the adapter 6 and the drum assembly 2. The transfer cavity 61 may connect the air supply duct 31 and the air outlet 24, so that the air in the laundry processing chamber 21 can enter the air supply duct 31 through the air outlet 24 and the transfer cavity 61 in sequence. A fan port 62 may be provided on the outer wall of the adapter 6. The fan port 62 may be provided on the side wall of the transfer cavity 61. The fan port 62 may connect the air supply duct 31 and the transfer cavity 61, so that the air in the transfer cavity 61 can enter the air supply duct 31 through the fan port 62.

[0073] In some embodiments, the adapter 6 may be a structure with two ends open. One end of the adapter cavity 61 may be connected to the air outlet 24. The other end of the adapter cavity 61 may be connected to the air supply duct 31. The air supply duct 31 may be connected to the clothing processing cavity 21 through the adapter cavity 61 and the air outlet 24, so that the air in the clothing processing cavity 21 may enter the air supply duct 31 through the air outlet 24 and the adapter cavity 61 in sequence.

[0074] In some embodiments, the fan port 62 may be formed at one end of the adapter chamber 61 away from the air outlet 24. The fan port 62 may be provided at one end of the adapter chamber 61 that is connected to the air supply duct 31. The air supply duct 31 may be connected to the adapter chamber 61 through the fan port 62. The air supply duct 31 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21 through the fan port 62, the adapter chamber 61 and the air outlet 24, so that the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 can enter the air supply duct 31 through the air outlet 24, the adapter chamber 61 and the fan port 62 in sequence.

[0075] See also Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the clothing processing device may include a connecting pipe 7. The connecting pipe 7 may be arranged on the outer wall of the drum assembly 2. The connecting pipe 7 may be a structure with both ends open. An end of the connecting pipe 7 connected to the outer wall of the drum assembly 2 may form an air inlet 23. A connecting channel 71 may be formed inside the connecting pipe 7. One end of the connecting channel 71 can be connected to the air inlet 23. The other end of the connecting channel 71 can be connected to the air supply port 33 of the air supply duct 31. The air supply duct 31 can be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21 through the connecting channel 71 and the air inlet 23, so that the air in the air supply duct 31 can enter the clothing processing chamber 21 through the connecting channel 71 and the air inlet 23 in sequence.

[0076] In some embodiments, a connecting pipe 221 may be protruded on the outer peripheral wall of the door seal 22. The interior of the connecting pipe 221 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21. The air inlet 23 may be formed inside the connecting pipe 221. The end of the connecting pipe 7 away from the air duct assembly 3 may be sealed and connected to the connecting pipe 221. The air in the air supply duct 31 can enter the clothing processing chamber 21 through the connecting channel 71 and the interior of the connecting pipe 221 in sequence.

[0077] In some embodiments, the air duct assembly 3 may include an upper air duct shell 34 and a lower air duct shell 35. The upper air duct shell 34 may be disposed above the lower air duct shell 35. The air supply duct 31 may be disposed between the upper air duct shell 34 and the lower air duct shell 35. The heating element 5 may be disposed between the upper air duct shell 34 and the lower air duct shell 35.

[0078] In some embodiments, the air duct assembly 3 may include a fan cover 36. The upper air duct shell 34 may be covered above a portion of the lower air duct shell 35. The fan cover 36 may be provided on one side of the upper air duct shell 34. The fan cover 36 may be covered above another portion of the lower air duct shell 35. The fan cover 36 and the upper air duct shell 34 may be sealed and connected. The fan cover 36 and the upper air duct shell 34 may be covered together above the lower air duct shell 35. The air supply duct 31 may be provided between the upper air duct shell 34, the fan cover 36 and the lower air duct shell 35.

[0079] In some embodiments, the fan cover 36 can be arranged above the air suction port 32. The air supply fan 4 can be arranged in the fan cover 36. Part of the fan motor 41 can be arranged outside the fan cover 36. The driving end of the fan motor 41 can extend into the air supply duct 31. The fan blades can be arranged inside the fan cover 36. The fan blades can be arranged in the air supply duct 31. The fan motor 41 can control the rotation of the fan blades so that the fan blades can suck the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 through the fan port 62 and the air suction port 32 into the air supply duct 31, and can blow the air in the air supply duct 31 to the heating element 5 for heating, and then send the heated air into the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air supply port 33, the connecting pipe 7, and the air inlet 23.

[0080] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part. Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of the middle and lower air duct shell 35. Fig.10 yes Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part. Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Exploded diagram of .

[0081] See also Figures 4 to 11As shown, in some embodiments, the lower air duct shell 35 can be connected to the adapter 6. The air suction port 32 can be provided on the lower air duct shell 35. The air suction port 32 can be provided on a side of the lower air duct shell 35 protruding from the upper air duct shell 34. When the lower air duct shell 35 is connected to the adapter 6, the air suction port 32 can be arranged opposite to the fan port 62. The air supply duct 31 can be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air suction port 32, the fan port 62, the adapter cavity 61 and the air outlet 24, so that the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 can enter the air supply duct 31 through the air outlet 24, the adapter cavity 61, the fan port 62 and the air suction port 32 in sequence.

[0082] In some embodiments, the clothing processing device may further include a spray pipe 8. The spray pipe 8 may be disposed in the adapter cavity 61. The spray pipe 8 may be connected to an external water source. The water outlet end of the spray pipe 8 may be directed toward the air supply fan 4, and may extend from the fan port 62 into the air suction port 32, and may then spray water toward the fan blades of the air supply fan 4. The spray pipe 8 may be used to clean hair or other debris on the air supply fan 4, thereby improving the performance of the fan, preventing the fan from malfunctioning, and reducing the potential safety hazards caused by the fan. The water sprayed onto the air supply fan 4 may enter the air supply duct 31, and then spray the inner wall of the air supply duct 31.

[0083] In some embodiments, a water inlet pipe 63 may be provided on the outer wall of the adapter 6. One end of the water inlet pipe 63 may be connected to an external water source. The other end of the water inlet pipe 63 may be connected to the spray pipe 8, thereby supplying water to the spray pipe 8, thereby spraying the air supply fan 4, and thereby spraying the air supply duct 31.

[0084] Fig.12 yes Figure 8 sectional view of . Fig.13 yes Fig.12 Enlarged view of part A.

[0085] See also Figures 8 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower air duct shell 35 can be connected to the adapter 6. The air suction port 32 can be provided on the lower air duct shell 35. The air suction port 32 can be provided on a side of the lower air duct shell 35 protruding from the upper air duct shell 34. When the lower air duct shell 35 is connected to the adapter 6, the air suction port 32 can be arranged opposite to the fan port 62. The air supply duct 31 can be connected to the clothing processing chamber 21 through the air suction port 32, the fan port 62, the adapter cavity 61 and the air outlet 24, so that the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 can enter the air supply duct 31 through the air outlet 24, the adapter cavity 61, the fan port 62 and the air suction port 32 in sequence.

[0086] In some embodiments, the side wall of the air duct assembly 3 is provided with an abutment portion 37 protruding toward the direction of the adapter 6. The abutment portion 37 may be protruding on the bottom surface of the lower air duct shell 35. The abutment portion 37 may be annular. The abutment portion 37 may be arranged around the circumference of the air suction port 32. When the air duct assembly 3 is connected to the adapter 6, that is, when the lower air duct shell 35 is connected to the adapter 6, the abutment portion 37 can be sealed against the outer wall of the adapter 6, thereby improving the sealing of the connection between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6.

[0087] In some embodiments, a sealing ring 64 may be provided on the outer wall of the adapter 6. The sealing ring 64 may be annular. The sealing ring 64 may be arranged around the circumference of the fan port 62. When the air duct assembly 3 is connected to the adapter 6, that is, when the lower air duct shell 35 is connected to the adapter 6, the abutment portion 37 can be sealed against the sealing ring 64, thereby improving the sealing of the connection between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6.

[0088] In some embodiments, a sealing groove 65 may be recessed on the outer wall of the adapter 6. The sealing groove 65 may be annular. The sealing groove 65 may be arranged around the circumference of the fan port 62. The sealing ring 64 may be arranged in the sealing groove 65.

[0089] In some embodiments, part of the sealing ring 64 may protrude from the sealing groove 65. When the air duct assembly 3 is connected to the adapter 6, that is, when the lower air duct shell 35 is connected to the adapter 6, the abutment portion 37 can be in sealing contact with the sealing ring 64 protruding from the sealing groove 65, thereby improving the sealing performance of the connection between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6.

[0090] See also Figures 8 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments, an extension rib 38 may be provided at the peripheral edge of the air suction port 32. The extension rib 38 may be extended from the peripheral edge of the air suction port 32 toward the inside of the adapter cavity 61. The extension rib 38 may be annular. The extension rib 38 may be arranged around the peripheral edge of the air suction port 32. The extension rib 38 may extend into the fan port 62. The extension rib 38 can cover the gap between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6. The blocking of the extension rib 38 can prevent debris such as hair from entering the gap between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6, thereby preventing hair from accumulating in the gap between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6. At the same time, the extension rib 38 can be used to extend into the fan port 62, thereby positioning the installation of the fan port 62, and then positioning the installation of the adapter 6 and the air duct assembly 3, thereby improving the installation efficiency and accuracy of the adapter 6 and the air duct assembly 3.

[0091] In some embodiments, the extension rib 38 may be disposed on the lower air duct shell 35. The lower air duct shell 35 may be disposed above the adapter 6. The extension rib 38 may extend downward from the peripheral edge of the air inlet 32 ​​of the lower air duct shell 35 and may extend into the adapter cavity 61 of the adapter 6.

[0092] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the extension rib 38 may be extended downward from the bottom surface of the lower air duct shell 35 .

[0093] In some embodiments, the extension rib 38 may be provided to extend vertically downward from the peripheral edge of the air suction port 32 along the axial direction of the air suction port 32 .

[0094] In some embodiments, when the spray pipe 8 sprays the air supply fan 4, a small amount of spray water will drip from the air supply fan 4 to the air suction port 32. The extension ribs 38 can prevent the dripping spray water from entering the gap between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6, thereby preventing debris such as hair in the spray water from accumulating in the gap between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6.

[0095] Fig.14 yes Fig.13 Magnified view of part B.

[0096] See also Figure 12 to Figure 14 As shown, in some embodiments, a first transition portion 381 may be provided between the extension rib 38 and the peripheral edge of the air suction port 32. One end of the first transition portion 381 may be connected to the extension rib 38. The other end of the first transition portion 381 may be connected to the peripheral edge of the air suction port 32. The first transition portion 381 may be a smooth transition structure. When the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 enters the air supply duct 31 through the air outlet 24, the transfer chamber 61, and the fan port 62, the air can smoothly pass through the first transition portion 381, thereby improving the smoothness of the air entering the air supply duct 31 from the transfer chamber 61.

[0097] In some embodiments, when the spray pipe 8 sprays the air supply fan 4, the spray water dripping at the air suction port 32 can smoothly drip into the adapter cavity 61 along the first transition portion 381 and the extension rib 38, and the smoothness of the flow of the spray water can be improved through the first transition portion 381.

[0098] In some embodiments, the inner peripheral wall of the fan port 62 can be arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the extension rib 38, so that the fan port 62 can be further positioned, and the fan port 62 can be set concentrically with the suction port 32, thereby improving the installation efficiency and accuracy of the adapter 6 and the air duct assembly 3.

[0099] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the inner peripheral wall of the fan port 62 can be arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the extension rib 38, thereby making the structure between the adapter 6 and the air duct assembly 3 more compact.

[0100] Fig.15 yes Fig.13 A schematic structural diagram of another embodiment. Fig.16 yes Fig.15 Magnified view of part C.

[0101] See also Fig.15 and Fig.16 As shown, this embodiment and Fig.13 and Fig.14 The difference between the provided embodiment is that: in this embodiment, a first flange 384 may be extended upwardly in the direction of the extension rib 38 away from the center of the air inlet 32. A second transition portion 382 may be provided at the connection between the first flange 384 and the extension rib 38. The other structures in this embodiment are the same as those in the previous embodiment.

[0102] See also Fig.14 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower end of the extension rib 38 may be bent and extended upwardly in a direction away from the center of the air suction port 32 to have a first flange 384. The first flange 384 may be annular. The first flange 384 may be arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the extension rib 38. The first flange 384 may be arranged at the outer peripheral wall of the extension rib 38. A second transition portion 382 is provided at the connection between the first flange 384 and the extension rib 38. The second transition portion 382 may be a smooth transition structure. The second transition portion 382 may extend into the fan port 62. When the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 reaches the fan port 62 through the air outlet 24 and the transfer chamber 61, the air can smoothly enter the air suction port 32 along the second transition portion 382, ​​thereby improving the smoothness of the flow of the air in the transfer chamber 61 into the air suction port 32, and preventing the burrs at the lower end of the extension rib 38 from catching the hair in the air.

[0103] Fig.17 yes Fig.13 A schematic structural diagram of yet another embodiment. Fig.18 yes Fig.17 Enlarged view of part D.

[0104] See also Fig.17 and Fig.18 As shown, this embodiment and Fig.13 and Fig.14The difference between the embodiments provided is that: in this embodiment, the lower end of the extension rib 38 can be bent and extended upward in the direction toward the center of the air suction port 32 to form a second flange 385. A third transition portion 383 can be provided at the connection between the second flange 385 and the extension rib 38. The other structures in this embodiment are the same as those in the previous embodiment.

[0105] See also Fig.15 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower end of the extension rib 38 may be bent and extended upward toward the center of the air suction port 32 to have a second flange 385. The second flange 385 may be annular. The second flange 385 may be arranged around the inner peripheral wall of the extension rib 38. A third transition portion 383 is provided at the connection between the second flange 385 and the extension rib 38. The third transition portion 383 may be a smooth transition structure. The third transition portion 383 may extend into the fan port 62. When the air in the clothing processing chamber 21 reaches the fan port 62 through the air outlet 24 and the transfer chamber 61, the air can smoothly enter the air suction port 32 along the third transition portion 383, thereby improving the smoothness of the flow of the air in the transfer chamber 61 into the air suction port 32, and preventing the burrs at the lower end of the extension rib 38 from catching the hair in the air.

[0106] 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:

[0107] The utility model provides a clothing processing device, wherein a housing 1 is an outer shell of the clothing processing device; a barrel assembly 2 is provided inside the housing 1, a clothing processing chamber 21 is provided inside the barrel assembly 2, and an air inlet 23 and an air outlet 24 are provided on the outer wall of the barrel assembly 2. An adapter 6 is provided on the outer wall of the barrel assembly 2, the adapter 6 is covered at the air outlet 24, a transfer channel is provided inside the adapter 6, one end of the transfer channel is connected to the air outlet 24, and a fan port 62 is provided at the end of the transfer channel away from the air outlet 24. An air duct assembly 3 is provided outside the barrel assembly 2, and an air suction port 32 and an air supply port 33 are provided on the air duct assembly 3, the air suction port 32 is connected to the fan port 62, and the air supply port 33 is connected to the air inlet 23. An extension rib 38 is extended outward along the axial direction of the air suction port 32 at the peripheral edge of the air suction port 32, and the extension rib 38 is annular and circumferentially arranged at the peripheral edge of the air suction port 32. The extension rib 38 extends into the fan port 62 and can cover the gap between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6, thereby preventing debris such as hair from entering the gap between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6, thereby preventing hair from accumulating in the gap between the air duct assembly 3 and the adapter 6. At the same time, by extending the extension rib 38 into the fan port 62, the installation of the fan port 62 can be positioned, and then the installation of the adapter 6 and the air duct assembly 3 can be positioned, thereby improving the installation efficiency and accuracy of the adapter 6 and the air duct assembly 3.

[0108] 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 drum assembly, the drum assembly is arranged inside the housing; a clothes processing chamber is arranged inside the drum assembly, and an air inlet and an air outlet are respectively arranged on the outer wall of the drum assembly; An air duct assembly, the air duct assembly is arranged outside the cylinder assembly; an air supply duct is arranged inside the air duct assembly, an air suction port and an air supply port are respectively arranged on the air duct assembly, the air suction port and the air supply port are respectively arranged at two ends of the air supply duct; the air supply port is connected to the air inlet; An adapter, the adapter is arranged on the outer wall of the barrel assembly and is covered at the air outlet; a adapter cavity is arranged inside the adapter, a fan port is arranged on the side wall of the adapter cavity, and the adapter cavity communicates with the air outlet and the fan port; Wherein, one end of the air duct assembly is arranged on the outer wall of the adapter, and the air suction port is arranged on the outside of the adapter cavity and is directly connected with the fan port; An extension rib extending toward the inside of the transfer cavity is provided at the peripheral edge of the air suction port, and the extension rib is annular and circumferentially arranged at the peripheral edge of the air suction port; The extension rib is extended into the fan port and can cover the gap between the air duct component and the adapter.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first transition portion is provided between the extension rib and the peripheral edge of the air suction port, and the first transition portion is a smooth transition structure.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the extension rib is bent and extended upward in a direction away from the center of the air suction port to form a first flange, the first flange is annular and surrounds and adheres to the outer peripheral wall of the extension rib; A second transition portion is provided at the connection between the first flange and the extension rib, and the second transition portion is a smooth transition structure.

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower end of the extension rib is bent and extended upward toward the center of the air suction port to form a second flange, the second flange is annular and surrounds and adheres to the inner peripheral wall of the extension rib; A third transition portion is provided at the connection between the second flange and the extension rib, and the third transition portion is a smooth transition structure.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The extension length of the second flange is smaller than the extension length of the extension rib, so that the first transition portion is exposed at the top area of ​​the second flange.

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the extension rib is extended into the fan port, the inner peripheral wall of the fan port can be arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the extension rib.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side wall of the air duct assembly is provided with an abutment portion protruding in the direction of the adapter, and the abutment portion is arranged around the circumference of the air inlet; When the extension rib is extended into and arranged in the fan port, the abutment portion can be in sealing abutment with the outer wall of the adapter.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A sealing ring is provided on the outer wall of the adapter, and the sealing ring is arranged around the circumference of the fan port; When the extension rib is extended into and arranged in the fan port, the abutment portion can be in sealing abutment with the sealing ring.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A sealing groove is concavely provided on the outer wall of the adapter; the sealing groove is arranged around the circumference of the fan port; and the sealing ring is arranged in the sealing groove.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct assembly comprises a lower air duct shell, an upper air duct shell and a fan cover; The upper air duct shell and the fan cover are connected and can be jointly covered above the lower air duct shell; The air inlet is opened on the bottom surface of the lower air duct shell, and the lower air duct shell is arranged above the adapter; The extension rib is extended downward from the peripheral edge of the air suction port.

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