Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes processing device which comprises a clothes containing barrel, a lifting rib and a conductivity detection device, and the clothes containing barrel is used for containing clothes. The lifting rib is arranged in the clothes containing barrel and comprises a first contact face and a second contact face which extend in the axial direction of the clothes containing barrel. The conductivity detection device comprises a first electrode piece and a second electrode piece, the first electrode piece and the second electrode piece are arranged on the lifting rib at intervals and at least arranged on one of the first contact face and the second contact face, and at least one of the first electrode piece and the second electrode piece is in bridge connection with the first contact face and the second contact face at the same time. According to the technical scheme, the clothes in the clothes containing barrel can be in direct contact, meanwhile, the contact area is ensured, the contact probability is improved, and then the detection accuracy is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In daily life, most clothing processing devices (dryers, washer-dryers) have a drying function. After the wet clothes are dried by the clothing processing device, they can be worn immediately after drying, which greatly improves people's quality of life.

[0003] In the prior art, clothes drying devices typically employ a detection mechanism mounted on the front support structure of the laundry tub to determine the dryness of the clothes. However, during use, the detection mechanism's placement at the front support structure of the laundry tub has a low probability of contact with the clothes being dried. This makes it difficult for the detection mechanism to accurately capture changes in the clothes' humidity, resulting in an inability to quickly determine the dryness of the clothes. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiment of the present application provides a clothing processing device that can directly contact the clothes in the clothes tub while ensuring the contact area to increase the contact probability and thus improve the accuracy of detection.

[0005] An embodiment of the present application provides a clothes treating device, which includes:

[0006] a clothes bin, for holding clothes;

[0007] a lifting rib disposed in the laundry tub, the lifting rib comprising a first contact surface and a second contact surface extending in an axial direction of the laundry tub; and

[0008] The conductivity detection device includes a first electrode member and a second electrode member, wherein the first electrode member and the second electrode member are arranged at intervals on the lifting rib and are arranged on at least one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and at least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member simultaneously bridges the first contact surface and the second contact surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the lifting rib further includes a third contact surface, the third contact surface being connected between the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and the third contact surface being arranged at an angle to the first contact surface and the second contact surface, respectively, and extending along the axial direction of the clothes holding tub;

[0010] At least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface, and the third contact surface simultaneously.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first electrode member includes a first connecting portion and a first tooth portion connected to the first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is provided on the lifting rib and extends along the axial direction of the clothes holding tub, and the first tooth portion simultaneously bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second pole member includes a second connecting portion and a second tooth portion connected to the second connecting portion, the second connecting portion is provided on the lifting rib and extends along the axial direction of the clothes holding tub, the second tooth portion is spaced apart from the first tooth portion and simultaneously bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first contact surface, the second contact surface, and the third contact surface are collectively recessed inward to form a limiting groove, and the first tooth portion and / or the second tooth portion are embedded in the limiting groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the clothing processing device further includes a separator, which is connected to the lifting rib and located in the limiting groove, and opposite sides of the separator are respectively in contact with the adjacent first tooth portion and the second tooth portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, a surface of the separator facing away from the lifting rib is flush with an outer surface of the first tooth portion and an outer surface of the second tooth portion;

[0016] And / or, the partition and the lifting rib are an integral structure.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first connection portion is located on a side where the first contact surface is located, and the second connection portion is located on a side where the second contact surface is located.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first tooth portion includes a first connecting segment, a first engaging segment, and a first free segment connected in sequence, the first connecting segment is connected to the first connecting portion, and the second tooth portion includes a second connecting segment, a second engaging segment, and a second free segment connected in sequence, the second connecting segment is connected to the second connecting portion;

[0019] The first connecting section and the second free section are arranged at intervals and are both attached to the first contact surface, the first connecting section and the second connecting section are arranged at intervals and are both attached to the third contact surface, and the first free section and the second connecting section are arranged at intervals and are both attached to the second contact surface.

[0020] In some embodiments, the first connecting section and the first connecting section are connected by bending; and / or

[0021] The first free section and the first connecting section are connected by bending; and / or

[0022] The second connecting section and the second connecting section are connected by bending; and / or

[0023] The second free section and the second connecting section are connected by bending.

[0024] In some embodiments, a plurality of the first tooth portions and a plurality of the second tooth portions are provided, and the plurality of the first tooth portions and the plurality of the second tooth portions are alternately arranged along the axial direction of the laundry tub.

[0025] In some embodiments, the lifting rib has a receiving groove formed on a side facing away from the first contact surface and the second contact surface, the clothes treating device includes a control panel located in the receiving groove, and the clothes holding tub has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends in its axial direction;

[0026] The conductivity detection device includes a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal is connected to the first tooth portion close to the first end, the second terminal is connected to the second tooth portion close to the first end, and both the first terminal and the second terminal extend into the accommodating groove and are connected to the control board.

[0027] In some embodiments, the conductivity detection device further includes a barrel terminal, one end of which is connected to the first tooth portion close to the second end, and the other end of which extends into the receiving groove and is connected to the clothes barrel.

[0028] In some embodiments, the lifting rib further includes a third contact surface, the first contact surface and the second contact surface are connected, the third contact surface is connected to a side of the first contact surface away from the second contact surface, the third contact surface is arranged at an angle to the first contact surface, and extends along the axial direction of the laundry tub, and the third contact surface is arranged parallel to the second contact surface;

[0029] At least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface, and the third contact surface simultaneously.

[0030] In some embodiments, the clothes treating device further includes a wireless power receiving module disposed in the clothes holding tub, and the wireless power receiving module can supply power to the conductivity detecting device.

[0031] Based on the above embodiments, the clothes treating device proposed in the embodiments of the present application is configured such that the first electrode member and the second electrode member of the conductivity detection device are directly disposed on the lifting ribs and at least disposed on one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface. This allows the load, such as the clothes in the clothes tub, to directly contact the first electrode member and the second electrode member, thereby enabling close-range sensing of the drying degree of the clothes.

[0032] At the same time, at least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member is simultaneously connected across the first contact surface and the second contact surface, thereby forming multiple points of contact to ensure that there is sufficient contact area between the electrode and the clothing, effectively improving the probability of contact between the electrode member and the load such as clothing during the detection process, reducing errors that may be caused by poor contact or insufficient contact area, and effectively improving the accuracy of judging the dryness of the clothes in the clothes bin. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the clothing processing device of the present application;

[0035] Figure 2 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a partial structure of the clothing processing device of the present application;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the clothing processing device of the present application;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the lifting ribs and conductivity detection device of the clothing processing device of the present application;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting ribs and the conductivity detection device of the clothing processing device of the present application from another perspective;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the conductivity detection device of the clothing processing device of the present application;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the conductivity detection device of the clothes processing device of the present application from another perspective;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of a first electrode member of a conductivity detection device of a clothes processing device of the present application;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second electrode component of the conductivity detection device of the clothing processing device of the present application.

[0043] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0044] 100, clothing processing device; 10, clothing storage tub; 10A, clothing storage cavity; 11, tub body; 111, clothing loading port; 12, end cap; 10a, first end; 10b, second end; 20, lifting rib; 21, first contact surface; 22, second contact surface; 23, third contact surface; 20A, receiving slot; 20a, limiting slot; 30, conductivity detection device; 31, first electrode member; 311, first connecting portion; 312, first tooth portion; 3 121. First connecting section; 3122. First connecting section; 3123. First free section; 32. Second electrode member; 321. Second connecting portion; 322. Second tooth portion; 3221. Second connecting section; 3222. Second connecting section; 3223. Second free section; 33. First terminal; 34. Second terminal; 35. Connecting terminal; 40. Partition; 50. Box; 60. Wireless power transmitting module; 70. Wireless power receiving module.

[0045] The realization of the objectives, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the following part will further describe the embodiments of this application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0048] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the previous and subsequent associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In a first aspect, the present application provides a clothing processing device 100. The clothing processing device 100 has a drying function and can be used to dry clothing. The clothing processing device can be a clothes drying device or a washer-dryer device. A clothes drying device refers to a device with a drying function, such as a clothes dryer. A washer-dryer device refers to a device that integrates drying and washing functions, such as a washer-dryer.

[0051] Specifically, the clothes treating apparatus 100 includes a clothes tub 10, lifting ribs 20, a housing 50, a driving device (not shown), and a heat exchange assembly (not shown).

[0052] The laundry tub 10 has a laundry cavity 10A for accommodating loads such as laundry. The laundry tub 10 can be made of metal, such as corrosion-resistant, easy-to-clean stainless steel, to make the laundry tub 10 durable and resistant to wear and corrosion during daily use.

[0053] In one embodiment, the rotation axis of the laundry tub 10 may be along a horizontal direction, that is, the laundry processing apparatus may be a drum-type laundry processing apparatus.

[0054] For example, if the rotation axis of the laundry tub 10 is horizontal, the front of the laundry tub 10 has a clothing access opening, allowing users to insert or remove laundry into the laundry chamber 10A from the front. As the laundry tub 10 rotates, it moves the laundry from the bottom to the top. Under the influence of gravity, the laundry falls from the top to the bottom. Thus, the laundry is dispersed and changes its position due to the combined effects of the laundry tub 10 and gravity.

[0055] In some embodiments, the laundry tub 10 is generally hollow cylindrical for ease of processing. The laundry tub 10 includes a tub body 11 and an end cover 12 . The front side of the tub body 11 has a clothing loading port 111 , and the end cover 12 closes the rear end opening of the tub body 11 .

[0056] In some embodiments, the laundry tub 10 may be a single-body structure. That is, the laundry processing device consists of only one body: the laundry tub 10. In other embodiments, the laundry tub 10 may be encased within an outer tub. In other words, the laundry tub 10 comprises two bodies. This double-layer design may provide additional insulation, sound insulation, or shock absorption, enhancing the user experience. It also provides better protection and support for the complex mechanical structure and electrical components within the device.

[0057] Lifting ribs 20 are located within the laundry tub 10, specifically within the laundry chamber 10A. These ribs follow the rotation of the laundry tub 10, actively contacting and tightly fitting the laundry within the chamber 10A. As the laundry tub 10 rotates, they propel the laundry through a complex motion. Specifically, the ribs 20 propel the laundry slowly from the bottom to the top, and then, under the combined effects of gravity and centrifugal force, the laundry naturally slides back to the bottom. This repetitive cycle of rising and falling not only allows the laundry to continuously change positions within the chamber 10A, but also ensures that every corner of the laundry receives even treatment, either washing or drying, for optimal cleaning or drying results.

[0058] The box body 50 constitutes the outer shell of the clothing processing device 100, and can be roughly hexahedral, for example, a cube or a rectangular parallelepiped, and can provide an installation base for the clothes tub 10, the drive device and other components, and play a protective role for the clothes tub 10, the drive device and other components. At the same time, the surface of the box body 50 also constitutes the main appearance surface of the clothing processing device 100.

[0059] The clothes tub 10 is used for accommodating and carrying loads such as clothes to be processed in the clothes treating device 100. A circulating air duct is also formed in the box body 50, and the circulating air duct is used to provide a circulating airflow that flows through the clothes tub 10 repeatedly.

[0060] The driving device, which is the power source of the entire device, can be a motor, etc., so that the clothes tub 10 can rotate or swing. This dynamic motion mode not only helps the clothes to tumble evenly in the tub, improving the uniformity of washing and drying, but also effectively prevents the clothes from being entangled or excessively worn locally, thus protecting the texture of the clothes.

[0061] The heat exchange component is used to exchange heat with the airflow in the circulating air duct, thereby dehumidifying and heating. The hot and humid airflow in the laundry tub 10 can enter the circulating air duct through the air outlet, and after heat and mass exchange with the heat exchange component, it is converted into dry hot airflow, which then flows back into the laundry tub 10.

[0062] In some embodiments, the heat exchange assembly includes a condenser and an evaporator, and the clothing processing device further includes a compressor and a throttling device. The compressor, condenser, throttling device, and evaporator are connected via pipes to form a heat pump system, allowing refrigerant to circulate within the heat pump system. The airflow within the circulating air duct exchanges heat with the refrigerant in the evaporator and condenser to form a dry hot airflow. The evaporator is used to cool and dehumidify the hot and humid airflow from the laundry tub 10 into a dry cold airflow; the condenser heats the dry cold airflow into a dry hot airflow that flows back into the laundry tub 10.

[0063] The heat pump system operates as follows: the compressor draws in low-pressure gaseous refrigerant and compresses it to high pressure before discharging it. The discharged high-pressure refrigerant enters the condenser, where it transfers heat to the airflow, condensing it into a high-pressure liquid. The high-pressure liquid refrigerant passes through a throttling device, reducing the pressure and transforming into a low-pressure, low-temperature gas-liquid two-phase mixture before entering the evaporator. The refrigerant in the evaporator absorbs heat from the airflow and transforms into a low-pressure gaseous state. The low-pressure gaseous refrigerant is then drawn back into the compressor. This cycle repeats, achieving heat exchange. Specifically, the evaporator cools and dehumidifies the hot and humid airflow from the laundry tub 10, forming a dry, cold airflow. The condenser heats the dry, cold airflow into a dry, hot airflow, which then flows back into the laundry tub 10. This dry, hot airflow returns to the laundry tub 10, where it comes into contact with the damp clothes, forming a hot and humid airflow again, completing a drying cycle. By repeatedly running the drying cycle, circulating airflow is continuously supplied to the laundry tub 10 to dry the clothes.

[0064] For example, both the evaporator and the condenser may be fin-tube or microchannel heat exchangers.

[0065] Exemplarily, the throttling device includes but is not limited to an electronic expansion valve and the like.

[0066] In one embodiment, the laundry processing device 100 includes a fan for driving airflow. Exemplarily, the fan is located within the circulating air duct, between the heat exchange assembly and the return air vent. During the laundry drying process, the fan drives the airflow through the laundry, through the evaporator and condenser, and then onto the laundry to form a circulating airflow. This fan accelerates airflow and improves drying efficiency.

[0067] In the prior art, a laundry treatment device 100 with a drying function typically employs a detection structure mounted on the front support structure of the laundry tub 10 to determine the dryness of the laundry. However, during use, the detection structure's placement at the front support structure has a low probability of contact with the laundry inside the laundry tub 10. This makes it difficult for the detection structure to accurately capture changes in the laundry's humidity, resulting in an inability to quickly determine the dryness of the laundry.

[0068] To solve the above problem, the clothes treating device 100 of the present application further includes a conductivity detection device 30 .

[0069] Combined with reference Figures 3 to 5 The lifting rib 20 can be made of plastic material. The lifting rib 20 includes a first contact surface 21 and a second contact surface 22 extending along the axial direction of the clothes tub 10. The first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 are set at an angle. The first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 are used to contact the clothes in the clothes tub 10. It can be understood that the axial direction of the clothes tub 10 refers to the extension direction of the rotation axis of the clothes tub 10. Specifically, the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 can be a plane that is easy to process and manufacture to simplify the production process, or a soft arc surface to increase the contact area between the clothes and further improve the processing effect. It should be noted that the specific angle range of the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 can be set according to the shape of the lifting rib 20, and there is no limitation on this.

[0070] The conductivity detection device 30 can detect the conductivity of a load, such as clothing, within the clothing chamber 10A. The clothing processing device can determine the degree of drying based on the conductivity detected by the conductivity detection device 30. The conductivity detection device 30 includes a first electrode 31 and a second electrode 32. The detection principle of the conductivity detection device 30 can be as follows: the load within the clothing chamber 10A contacts the first and second electrode 31, 32 of the conductivity detection device 30, causing the conductivity detection circuit to conduct. Loads with different moisture levels exhibit different resistance values. In other words, the moisture level of the load is correlated with the conductivity, and the degree of drying is determined based on the conductivity.

[0071] The first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 are spaced apart and arranged on the lifting rib 20, and are disposed on at least one of the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. At least one of the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 simultaneously bridges the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. The first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 are both made of a conductive material, for example, a metal material.

[0072] Based on the above embodiment, the laundry processing device 100 proposed in the embodiment of the present application directly disposes the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 of the conductivity detection device 30 on the lifting rib 20, and is disposed on at least one of the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. This not only allows the load such as the laundry in the laundry tub 10 to directly contact the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32, but also allows the laundry drying degree to be sensed at close range.

[0073] At the same time, at least one of the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 is simultaneously connected across the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22, thereby forming multiple points of contact to ensure that there is sufficient contact area between the electrode and the clothes, effectively improving the probability of contact between the electrode member and the load such as clothes during the detection process, reducing the error that may be caused by poor contact or insufficient contact area, and effectively improving the accuracy of judging the dryness of the clothes in the clothes bin.

[0074] Combined with reference Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the lifting rib 20 further includes a third contact surface 23, which is connected between the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. The third contact surface 23 is respectively arranged at an angle to the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22, and extends along the axial direction of the laundry tub 10.

[0075] The first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the newly added third contact surface 23 cooperate to form a trapezoidal shape, so that the lifting ribs 20 form a stable and multi-layered support and contact system. This design enables the lifting ribs 20 to better adapt to and guide the movement trajectory of the clothes, ensuring that the clothes are treated more evenly and effectively in the clothes holding tub 10. At the same time, at least one of the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 simultaneously bridges the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23. This increases the contact opportunities and contact area between the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 and the clothes, allowing the conductivity detection device 30 to more sensitively and accurately capture changes in the moisture content of the clothes. This comprehensive contact coverage not only improves the accuracy of conductivity detection, but also makes the determination of the degree of drying more accurate.

[0076] In some embodiments, the first electrode member 31 includes a first connecting portion 311 and a first tooth portion 312 connected to the first connecting portion 311 . The first connecting portion 311 is provided on the lifting rib 20 and extends along the axial direction of the laundry tub 10 .

[0077] The first connecting portion 311 extends linearly and parallel to the first tooth portion 312. The specific structural form of the first tooth portion 312 is not limited and may be a sheet or column. The cross-sectional shape of the column is not limited and may be circular or polygonal, such as a quadrilateral or pentagon. It is understood that polygons may include rounded polygons. The first tooth portion 312 simultaneously bridges the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23, thereby further increasing the probability of contact with the load, such as clothing, and further improving the accuracy of determining the dryness of the clothing in the tub.

[0078] Furthermore, the second electrode member 32 includes a second connecting portion 321 and a second tooth portion 322 connected to the second connecting portion 321. The second connecting portion 321 is provided on the lifting rib 20 and extends along the axial direction of the clothes holding tub 10. The second connecting portion 321 also extends linearly and in parallel, and all the first tooth portions 312 and all the second tooth portions 322 are located between the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321. In other words, the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321 are both roughly in a straight line structure or a curved line structure. Exemplarily, the shape of the first tooth portion 312 is roughly the same as the shape of the second tooth portion 322, the first tooth portion 312 is roughly parallel to the second tooth portion 322, and the first connecting portion 311 and the second connecting portion 321 are both in a straight line structure and are roughly parallel.

[0079] The specific structural form of the second tooth portion 322 is not limited, and can be in the form of a sheet or a column, etc. In this embodiment, the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 have a simple and compact structure, and a neat and beautiful appearance.

[0080] The first tooth portion 312 and the second tooth portion 322 are arranged at intervals and simultaneously bridge the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22 and the third contact surface 23, thereby further enhancing the probability of contact with loads such as clothes, thereby further improving the accuracy of determining the dryness of the clothes in the clothes tub.

[0081] In some embodiments, the first electrode member 31 may be an integrally formed structure, that is, the first connecting portion 311 , the first tooth portion 312 , etc. may be integrally formed.

[0082] In some embodiments, the second electrode member 32 may be an integrally formed structure, that is, the second connecting portion 321 , the second tooth portion 322 , etc. may be integrally formed.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23 are collectively recessed inward to form a limiting groove 20a, into which the first tooth portion 312 and the second tooth portion 322 are embedded. This effectively reduces relative displacement or looseness between the first tooth portion 312 and the second tooth portion 322, thereby improving the overall stability and durability of the first and second electrode members 31 and 32.

[0084] In some embodiments, the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a separator 40, which is connected to the lifting rib 20 and positioned within the limiting groove 20a. Opposite sides of the separator 40 respectively abut against adjacent first and second tooth portions 312, 322. This not only ensures a stable spacing between adjacent first and second tooth portions 312, 322, effectively preventing direct contact therebetween, but also enhances the relative positional stability between the first and second tooth portions 312, 322. This effectively prevents lateral shifting or misalignment of the teeth even during high-speed or complex operations of the laundry tub 10, thereby ensuring the overall structural stability and operational smoothness of the laundry processing apparatus 100 and further enhancing the structural strength and operational reliability of the entire laundry processing apparatus 100. It is understood that the separator 40 can be arranged in a strip shape, with its length extending in the same direction as the first tooth portion 312 and the second tooth portion 322. When the number of the first tooth portion 312 and the second tooth portion 322 increases and is arranged alternately in a specific order, the number of separators 40 can also be flexibly increased to ensure that there is a separator 40 between each adjacent tooth portion. This design not only enhances the separation effect between the teeth, but also improves the structural stability and operating efficiency of the entire clothing processing device 100.

[0085] In some embodiments, the surface of the divider 40 facing away from the lifting ribs 20 is flush with the outer surfaces of the first and second teeth 312, 322. This significantly reduces the risk of damage to a load such as clothing during drying. Because of its flush surface, the divider 40 does not become an obstacle when clothing slides or flips, reducing unnecessary friction and collision between the clothing and the divider 40, thereby preserving the texture and appearance of the clothing and extending its lifespan.

[0086] Optionally, the separator 40 and the lifting rib 20 are integrally structured. This design not only simplifies the production process and reduces the number of parts, but also significantly enhances the connection strength between the separator 40 and the lifting rib 20. Since the two are integrated, their synergy is more closely integrated, thereby improving the stability and durability of the entire laundry treatment device 100.

[0087] In some embodiments, the first connection portion 311 is located on the side of the first contact surface 21, and the second connection portion 321 is located on the side of the second contact surface 22. This layout not only simplifies the installation process, making it more convenient and efficient, but also effectively prevents interference between the first and second connection portions 311, 321 during installation or use. This design not only improves overall installation efficiency but also reduces potential failures caused by improper connection position, further enhancing stability and reliability.

[0088] Combined with reference Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, the first tooth portion 312 includes a first connecting segment 3121, a first engaging segment 3122, and a first free segment 3123 connected in sequence, with the first connecting segment 3121 connected to the first connecting portion 311. The second tooth portion 322 includes a second connecting segment 3221, a second engaging segment 3222, and a second free segment 3223 connected in sequence, with the second connecting segment 3221 connected to the second connecting portion 321. Specifically, the first tooth portion 312 and the second tooth portion 322 are each composed of multiple segments, which are sequentially connected to maintain structural integrity.

[0089] The first connecting section 3121 and the second free section 3223 are spaced apart and both abut the first contact surface 21. This layout not only avoids mutual interference but also increases the contact area to improve stability with the first contact surface 21. Similarly, the first connecting section 3122 and the second connecting section 3222 are spaced apart and both abut the third contact surface 23, and the first free section 3123 and the second connecting section 3221 are spaced apart and both abut the second contact surface 22, effectively improving the contact stability of the overall structure.

[0090] This mounting method not only enhances the stability of the teeth in different force directions, but also reduces the risk of excessive force at a single point by dispersing the contact points, thereby extending the service life of the components.

[0091] In some embodiments, the first connecting section 3121 and the first connecting section 3122 are connected by a bend, that is, the connection between the first connecting section 3121 and the first connecting section 3122 is set in an arc shape, which effectively avoids the damage that sharp corners may cause to clothing during the detection process. Similarly, a bend connection design is also adopted between the first free section 3123 and the first connecting section 3122, between the second connecting section 3221 and the second connecting section 3222, and between the second free section 3223 and the second connecting section 3222. This consistent bend connection strategy not only further reduces the potential threat of the overall structure to clothing during operation, but also improves safety in use.

[0092] Combined with reference Figures 5 to 7In some embodiments, multiple first teeth 312 and multiple second teeth 322 are provided, and the multiple first teeth 312 and multiple second teeth 322 are alternately arranged along the axial direction of the laundry tub. In this embodiment, the first teeth 312 and the second teeth 322 are alternately arranged to form an interdigitated structure. One first tooth 312 and one second tooth 322 constitute an electrode pair. The conductivity detection device 30 has at least two electrode pairs. Clothes contact at least two electrode pairs. Each electrode pair can be considered as a resistor when conductive. At least two electrode pairs can be considered as at least two resistors in parallel. This makes the detection of conductivity changes more sensitive, improves the accuracy and sensitivity of the conductivity detection device 30, and can, to a certain extent, avoid problems such as underdrying or overdrying, thereby improving drying performance.

[0093] In some embodiments, the distance L between adjacent first tooth portions 312 and second tooth portions 322 is 2 mm to 8 mm. Exemplarily, the distance L between adjacent first tooth portions 312 and second tooth portions 322 is 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 6.5 mm, 7 mm or 8 mm, etc. The smaller the distance between the first tooth portion 312 and the second tooth portion 322, the higher the detection sensitivity, but the greater the material usage of the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32, the higher the cost. The distance between adjacent first tooth portions 312 and the second tooth portion 322 is 2 mm to 8 mm, which not only takes into account both detection sensitivity and cost, but also has a good anti-static interference effect, and to a certain extent avoids the problem of excessively high conductivity values during chemical fiber drying.

[0094] Combined with reference Figure 2 、 Figures 5 to 9 In some embodiments, the lifting rib 20 has a receiving groove 20A formed on a side facing away from the first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22. The laundry processing device 100 includes a control panel (not shown) located within the receiving groove 20A. The laundry tub 10 has a first end 10a and a second end 10b located at opposite ends of its axial direction. The conductivity detection device 30 includes a first terminal 33 and a second terminal 34. The first terminal 33 is connected to a first tooth portion 312 near the first end 10a, and the second terminal 34 is connected to a second tooth portion 322 near the first end 10a. Both the first terminal 33 and the second terminal 34 extend into the receiving groove 20A and are connected to the control panel.

[0095] Among them, the control board can control the start and stop of the conductivity detection device 30, and the control board can be used to realize input functions such as signal acquisition and processing, as well as output functions such as issuing control instructions to control the operation of the execution device. For example, the control board can control the on and off of the power supply. The control board may include an MCU, i.e., a Microcontroller Unit. In this embodiment, the first terminal 33 and the second terminal 34 are connected to the control board to transmit electrical signals between the control board and the conductivity detection device 30. The first terminal 33, the second terminal 34 and the control board are all located in the accommodating groove 20A, and the first terminal 33, the second terminal 34 and the control board are avoided as much as possible from contacting the load, which can improve safety. In addition, the first terminal 33 and the second terminal 34 are located at the same end, so as to improve the convenience of installation and reduce the wiring length.

[0096] In some embodiments, the first terminal 33 can be connected to the first connecting section 3122 of the first tooth portion 312, and the second terminal 34 is connected to the second connecting section 3222 of the second tooth portion 322. It can be understood that the first connecting section 3122 is located on the third contact surface 23, and the second connecting section 3222 is located on the third contact surface 23. The third contact surface 23 is arranged opposite to the rotation axis of the clothes barrel 10. In this way, during installation, the first terminal 33 and the second terminal 34 pass through the third contact surface 23 to be located in the accommodating groove 20A, thereby reducing the difficulty of docking during installation, and being able to complete the operation more smoothly, reducing the difficulty of installation, and improving the user experience.

[0097] Combined with reference Figure 3 、 Figure 6 as well as Figure 8 In some embodiments, the conductivity detection device 30 further includes a tub terminal 35. One end of the tub terminal 35 is connected to the first tooth portion 312 near the second end 10b, and the other end of the tub terminal 35 extends into the receiving slot 20A and connects to the laundry tub 10. The tub terminal 35 can be made of a conductive material, such as metal. In this way, when the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 are electrically conductive, the laundry tub 10 can function as part of the first electrode member 31, reducing measurement errors caused by polarization. Furthermore, the tub terminal 35 is positioned near the second end 10b, effectively avoiding unnecessary interference or conflict with the first terminal 33 during installation, ensuring a smooth and efficient installation process.

[0098] Specifically, the barrel terminal 35, the lifting rib 20, and the laundry tub 10 are all provided with connection holes, and fasteners are sequentially inserted through the connection holes of the laundry tub 10, the barrel terminal 35, and the lifting rib 20 to secure the barrel terminal 35 to the lifting rib 20 and the laundry tub 10. The fasteners can be hidden within the receiving groove 20A, which to a certain extent prevents clothing from contacting the fasteners and the barrel terminal 35 and causing damage to the fasteners and the barrel terminal 35, thereby improving safety and reliability. The type of fastener is not limited, and fasteners include but are not limited to screws or bolts, etc. Similar to the setting of the first terminal 33, the barrel terminal 35 is connected to the first connecting section 3122 of the first tooth portion 312, thereby reducing the difficulty of docking during installation, enabling smoother operation, reducing installation difficulty, and improving the user experience.

[0099] Reference Figure 2 In addition, in one embodiment, the laundry processing apparatus includes a wireless power receiving module 400 disposed in the laundry tub 10. The wireless power receiving module 400 is capable of powering the conductivity detection device 30. The wireless power receiving module 400 receives power wirelessly, eliminating the need for conductive wires to connect to an external power source, thus preventing interference with the conductive wires during the rotation of the laundry tub 10. The wireless power receiving module 400 can provide power to the conductivity detection device 30, maintaining the required energy for its operation.

[0100] The wireless power receiving module 400 is located on the rear side of the laundry tub 10. For example, the wireless power receiving module 400 is located in the center of the rear sidewall of the laundry tub 10. This location outside the laundry compartment 10A prevents clothing and other loads within the laundry compartment 10A from contacting the wireless power receiving module 400, improving safety.

[0101] In some embodiments, the laundry processing apparatus further includes a wireless power transmission module 300. The laundry tub 10 is located within the housing 50. The wireless power transmission module 300 can be disposed on the back panel of the housing 50. The wireless power transmission module 300 and the wireless power receiving module 400 transmit power contactlessly. In other words, the wireless power transmission module 300 and the wireless power receiving module 400 can achieve power transmission without being connected by wires.

[0102] For example, the wireless power transmission module 300 includes a transmitting coil, and the wireless power receiving module 400 includes a receiving coil. Energy can be transferred between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil via a magnetic field. For example, the transmitting coil can generate a changing magnetic field, and the receiving coil can generate a current through electromagnetic induction, thereby achieving energy transfer.

[0103] In this embodiment, when the laundry tub 10 is in the rotating state, the wireless power transmitting module 300 and the wireless power receiving module 400 can still provide relatively high power electricity to electrical devices such as the conductivity detection device 30 to meet electricity demand.

[0104] In other embodiments, the difference from the above-described embodiments lies in that the lifting rib 20 further includes a third contact surface 23. The first contact surface 21 and the second contact surface 22 are connected, and the third contact surface 23 is connected to the side of the first contact surface 21 away from the second contact surface 22. The third contact surface 23 is arranged at an angle to the first contact surface 21 and extends along the axial direction of the laundry tub 10. The third contact surface 23 and the second contact surface 22 are arranged parallel to each other. At least one of the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 simultaneously bridges the first contact surface 21, the second contact surface 22, and the third contact surface 23. Compared to the previous embodiment, the lifting rib 20 in this embodiment forms an overall rectangular layout. Of particular note, the third contact surface 23 remains parallel to the second contact surface 22. This parallel arrangement not only enhances the overall stability of the lifting rib 20 but also provides it with a more balanced force-bearing structure. More importantly, at least one of the first electrode member 31 and the second electrode member 32 is cleverly designed to be able to bridge the three contact surfaces at the same time. This design makes the contact between the electrode members and the lifting ribs 20 more comprehensive and tight, thereby effectively improving the accuracy and efficiency of conductivity detection.

[0105] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of this embodiment correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicate an orientation or position relationship, they are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the position relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0106] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: a clothes bin, for holding clothes; a lifting rib, disposed in the laundry tub, the lifting rib comprising a first contact surface and a second contact surface extending in the axial direction of the laundry tub; as well as The conductivity detection device includes a first electrode member and a second electrode member, wherein the first electrode member and the second electrode member are arranged at intervals on the lifting rib and are arranged on at least one of the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and at least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member simultaneously bridges the first contact surface and the second contact surface.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, wherein The lifting rib further includes a third contact surface, the third contact surface being connected between the first contact surface and the second contact surface, and the third contact surface being arranged at an angle to the first contact surface and the second contact surface respectively, and extending along the axial direction of the laundry tub; At least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface, and the third contact surface simultaneously.

3. The clothes treating device according to claim 2, wherein: The first electrode member includes a first connecting portion and a first tooth portion connected to the first connecting portion. The first connecting portion is provided on the lifting rib and extends along the axial direction of the clothes holding tub. The first tooth portion simultaneously bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface.

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, wherein: The second pole member includes a second connecting portion and a second tooth portion connected to the second connecting portion. The second connecting portion is provided on the lifting rib and extends along the axial direction of the clothes holding tub. The second tooth portion is spaced apart from the first tooth portion and simultaneously bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface and the third contact surface.

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 4, wherein: The first contact surface, the second contact surface, and the third contact surface are collectively recessed inward to form a limiting groove, and the first tooth portion and / or the second tooth portion are embedded in the limiting groove.

6. The clothes treating device according to claim 5, wherein: The clothing processing device further includes a separator connected to the lifting rib and located in the limiting groove, and opposite sides of the separator are respectively in contact with the adjacent first tooth portion and the second tooth portion.

7. The clothes treating device according to claim 4, wherein: The first connection portion is located on one side of the first contact surface, and the second connection portion is located on one side of the second contact surface.

8. The clothes treating device according to claim 7, wherein: The first tooth portion includes a first connecting section, a first engaging section, and a first free section connected in sequence, the first connecting section is connected to the first connecting portion, and the second tooth portion includes a second connecting section, a second engaging section, and a second free section connected in sequence, the second connecting section is connected to the second connecting portion; The first connecting section and the second free section are arranged at intervals and are both attached to the first contact surface, the first connecting section and the second connecting section are arranged at intervals and are both attached to the third contact surface, and the first free section and the second connecting section are arranged at intervals and are both attached to the second contact surface.

9. The clothes treating device according to claim 8, wherein: The first connecting section and the first linking section are connected by bending; and / or The first free section and the first connecting section are connected by bending; and / or The second connecting section and the second connecting section are connected by bending; and / or The second free section and the second connecting section are connected by bending.

10. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: A plurality of the first tooth portions and a plurality of the second tooth portions are provided, and the plurality of the first tooth portions and the plurality of the second tooth portions are alternately arranged along the axial direction of the laundry tub.

11. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The lifting rib has a receiving groove formed on one side away from the first contact surface and the second contact surface, the clothes treating device includes a control panel located in the receiving groove, and the clothes holding tub has a first end and a second end located at opposite ends in the axial direction thereof; The conductivity detection device includes a first terminal and a second terminal, the first terminal is connected to the first tooth portion close to the first end, the second terminal is connected to the second tooth portion close to the first end, and both the first terminal and the second terminal extend into the accommodating groove and are connected to the control board.

12. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The conductivity detection device further includes a barrel terminal, one end of which is connected to the first tooth portion close to the second end, and the other end of which extends into the receiving groove and is connected to the clothes barrel.

13. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting rib further includes a third contact surface, the first contact surface and the second contact surface are connected, the third contact surface is connected to a side of the first contact surface away from the second contact surface, the third contact surface is arranged at an angle to the first contact surface, and extends along the axial direction of the laundry tub, and the third contact surface is arranged parallel to the second contact surface; At least one of the first electrode member and the second electrode member bridges the first contact surface, the second contact surface, and the third contact surface simultaneously.

14. The clothes treating device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that: The clothes treating device further includes a wireless power receiving module provided in the clothes holding tub, and the wireless power receiving module can supply power to the conductivity detecting device.

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