Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to clothes processing equipment. The clothes processing equipment comprises a machine body, a housing; a cylinder assembly and a drying air duct assembly; the drying air duct assembly comprises a cyclone filtering device which is detachably arranged in the machine shell. A separation cavity is formed in the cyclone filtering device; the separation cavity is arranged in the drying air duct, an output pipe is arranged on the separation cavity, and the inner end of the output pipe extends into the separation cavity; an input port is formed in the side wall of the separation cavity and communicates with the air inlet end of the drying air duct and the separation cavity; after air in the clothes treatment cavity enters the drying air duct through the air return opening, the air enters the separation cavity through the input opening to separate impurities, and the air can flow back into the clothes treatment cavity through the output pipe. An observation area is arranged on the outer wall of the machine shell. According to the clothes processing equipment provided by the utility model, the collection amount of the sundries in the separation cavity can be observed through the observation area, so that a user can clean the sundries in the separation cavity in time, and the drying efficiency of the clothes processing equipment can be prevented from being influenced.

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 processing 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, their requirements for laundry processing equipment are also getting higher and higher.

[0003] In related laundry processing devices, such as drum washing machines, the laundry processing device typically comprises a housing and an inner drum assembly. The inner drum assembly may be located within the housing. A laundry processing chamber may be provided within the inner drum assembly for storing laundry. A drying duct may be provided within the housing, creating an air circulation system between the drying duct and the laundry processing chamber, thereby post-drying the laundry within the laundry processing chamber. Because dust and other debris are easily generated during laundry drying, these laundry processing devices are typically equipped with a dust filter to prevent dust accumulation within the drying duct.

[0004] In existing clothing processing equipment, since the filter device is arranged inside the casing, dust and other debris are easily accumulated on the filter device after filtering for a long time, resulting in low air flow in the drying duct and affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a clothes processing device to optimize the structure of the clothes processing device in the related art and improve the condensation efficiency of the hot and humid air in the outer drum.

[0006] 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.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a clothes processing device, which comprises: a casing, the casing being configured as an outer shell of the clothes processing device; a drum assembly, the drum assembly being arranged in the casing; a clothes processing chamber being provided in the drum assembly, an air inlet and an air return outlet being provided on the outer wall of the drum assembly; a drying duct assembly, the drying duct assembly being arranged in the casing; the drying duct being formed in the drying duct assembly, the air inlet end of the drying duct being connected to the return air outlet, and the air outlet end of the drying duct being connected to the air inlet; the drying duct assembly comprising a cyclone filter device, the cyclone filter device being detachably arranged in the casing; A separation chamber is provided inside the cyclone filter device; the separation chamber is provided in the drying air duct, and an output pipe is provided on the separation chamber, the inner end of the output pipe extends into the separation chamber, and the outer end of the output pipe extends outward and connects with the air outlet end of the drying air duct; an input port is provided on the side wall of the separation chamber, and the input port connects the air inlet end of the drying air duct and the separation chamber; wherein, when the air in the clothing processing chamber enters the drying air duct through the return air port, and then enters the separation chamber through the input port to separate the debris, it can flow back into the clothing processing chamber through the output pipe; an observation area is provided on the outer wall of the casing, and the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber can be observed through the observation area.

[0009] One of the above-mentioned technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: after air in the laundry processing chamber enters the drying duct through the return air port, it enters the separation chamber through the inlet port to separate debris, and then flows back into the laundry processing chamber through the outlet pipe. An observation area is provided on the outer wall of the housing, through which the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber can be observed, allowing the user to promptly clean the debris in the separation chamber, thereby preventing debris from accumulating in the cyclonic filter device and narrowing the air passage in the separation chamber, thereby preventing the drying efficiency of the laundry processing device from being affected.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, a disassembly opening is provided on the outer wall of the casing, and the cyclone filter device can be detachably installed on the drying duct assembly through the disassembly opening; the observation area is provided on the peripheral side of the disassembly opening.

[0011] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the cyclone filter device can be detachably installed in the casing through the disassembly port, and then when a lot of debris accumulates in the cyclone filter device, the user can disassemble the cyclone filter device from the disassembly port, and then clean the debris in the cyclone filter device, thereby avoiding the accumulation of debris in the cyclone filter device.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the disassembly opening is provided at the top of the housing; and the observation area is provided at the front side of the disassembly opening.

[0013] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by arranging the disassembly port on the top surface of the casing, it is convenient for users to install and disassemble the cyclone filter device, thereby improving the installation and disassembly efficiency of the cyclone filter device.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, an installation cavity is opened inside the casing, and the cyclone filtering device is detachably arranged in the installation cavity; the observation area is arranged opposite to the installation cavity so as to be able to observe the collection amount of debris in the separation cavity in the installation cavity.

[0015] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the installation cavity is connected to the observation area so that the user can directly observe the amount of debris collected in the separation cavity, and the user can clean the cyclone filter device in time, thereby avoiding the accumulation of debris in the cyclone filter device and avoiding the narrowing of the air channel in the separation cavity, thereby avoiding affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, an installation port connected to the installation cavity is opened on the side wall of the casing, and the cyclone filtering device can be detachably installed in the installation cavity through the installation port; the observation area is connected to the installation port, and the collection amount of debris in the separation cavity can be observed through the installation port.

[0017] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the installation opening enables the cyclone filter device to be installed in the installation cavity, and the installation cavity enables the cyclone filter device to be removed from the installation cavity. The installation opening is further connected to the observation area, so that the user can directly observe the amount of debris collected in the separation cavity, allowing the user to clean the cyclone filter device in a timely manner, thereby preventing debris from accumulating in the cyclone filter device and preventing the air passage in the separation cavity from narrowing, thereby preventing the drying efficiency of the clothes processing device from being affected.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the installation opening is the observation area.

[0019] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the installation port is used as an observation area so that the user can directly observe the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber through the installation port, so that the user can clean the cyclone filter device in time, thereby avoiding the accumulation of debris in the cyclone filter device and avoiding the narrowing of the air channel in the separation chamber, thereby avoiding affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, the installation cavity is opened at the connection between the front wall and the side wall of the casing; there are two installation ports, including a first installation port and a second installation port; the first installation port and the second installation port are connected; the first installation port is opened on the front wall of the casing; the second installation port is opened on the side wall of the casing.

[0021] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: The first and second mounting ports are provided on the front and side walls of the housing, respectively, allowing the cyclone filter device to be installed in the mounting cavity through either the first or second mounting port, thereby improving the installation convenience of the cyclone filter device. The cyclone filter device can also be directly observed by the user through the first and / or second mounting ports, thereby providing a more comprehensive view of the cyclone filter device.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present application, the input port is arranged on the side wall of the cyclone filter device; the output pipe includes a vertical pipe and a horizontal pipe that are interconnected; the vertical pipe is arranged in the separation chamber and on the central axis of the separation chamber; one end of the horizontal pipe extends outward from the top of the vertical pipe, and the other end of the horizontal pipe extends out of the separation chamber.

[0023] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: after the air in the clothing processing chamber is separated from debris in the separation chamber, it can enter the drying air duct in sequence along the air inlet end of the vertical pipe, the air outlet end of the vertical pipe, the air inlet end of the horizontal pipe, and the air outlet end of the horizontal pipe, and then the air separated from the debris can return to the clothing processing chamber. The horizontal and vertical pipes can make the air in the separation chamber flow out more smoothly, thereby improving the efficiency of air flow out of the separation chamber.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present application, the input port is arranged on the tangent of the separation chamber; the inner end of the output tube is arranged on the central axis of the separation chamber, and the outer end of the output tube extends outward from the top surface of the separation chamber.

[0025] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the input port can be arranged on the tangent of the separation chamber, so that when the air in the clothing processing chamber enters the separation chamber through the input port, the air can flow more smoothly along the inner wall of the separation chamber, thereby forming a rotating airflow in the separation chamber, so that the air entering the separation chamber can separate the debris to the wall of the separation chamber under the action of centrifugal force.

[0026] In some embodiments of the present application, a signal transmitter and a signal receiver are provided in the casing; the signal transmitter and the signal receiver are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the cyclone filtering device; the height of the signal transmitter and the height of the signal receiver and the inner bottom surface of the separation chamber are the same, and are respectively preset heights.

[0027] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the signal transmitter and the signal receiver can be used to monitor the height of the debris in the separation chamber, and when a lot of debris accumulates in the separation chamber, a signal can be sent to remind the user to clean the separation chamber in time, thereby avoiding the accumulation of debris in the separation chamber and avoiding the narrowing of the air channel in the separation chamber, thereby avoiding affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a clothes processing device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Partial cross-sectional view.

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 sectional view of .

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Exploded diagram of .

[0033] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device provided by another embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.

[0035] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mesocyclone filter device.

[0036] Figure 9 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part.

[0037] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure in another state.

[0038] The accompanying drawings are marked as follows: 1. Casing; 11. Door; 12. Disassembly port; 13. Observation area; 14. Installation cavity; 15. Installation port; 151. First installation port; 152. Second installation port; 2. Cylinder assembly; 21. Air inlet; 22. Return air port; 3. Drying duct; 4. Cyclone filter device; 41. Separation cavity; 42. Input port; 43. Output pipe; 431. Vertical pipe; 432. Horizontal pipe; 44. Shell; 45. Cover; 5. Signal transmitter; 6. Signal receiver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] 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 is capable of various variations in different embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention, and that the descriptions and illustrations herein are intended to be illustrative in nature and not to limit the present invention.

[0040] 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 to 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 device or element referred to 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.

[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the described features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0043] In existing clothing processing equipment, since the filter device is arranged inside the housing 1, dust and other debris are easily accumulated on the filter device after filtering for a long time, resulting in low air flow in the drying duct and affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment.

[0044] For the sake of ease of description, unless otherwise specified, the directions of up, down, left, right, front and back in this article are all based on the state of the clothing processing device when in use, with the direction of the clothing processing device facing the user as the front direction, and the direction facing away from the user as the back direction; the vertical direction is the up and down direction, and the horizontal direction is the left and right direction.

[0045] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a clothes processing device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Partial cross-sectional view. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 sectional view of .

[0046] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the laundry processing device provided by the present invention may include a housing 1. The housing 1 may be configured as an outer shell of the laundry processing device. The housing 1 may generally be a rectangular hollow structure.

[0047] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the appearance of the housing 1 can be designed as needed and is not limited here. The interior of the housing 1 can be used to provide an installation space.

[0048] In some embodiments, a clothing access opening (not shown) may be provided on the front side wall of the housing 1. The clothing access opening may be connected to the interior space of the housing 1. Clothes may be placed into the housing 1 for washing through the clothing access opening.

[0049] See also Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, a door body 11 may be provided on the front side wall of the casing 1. The door body 11 can be used to open and close the clothing access opening on the front side wall of the casing 1, and then the space inside the casing 1 can be opened and closed through the door body 11.

[0050] In some embodiments, the door 11 is rotatably disposed on the front side of the housing 1. The side edges of the door 11 can be rotatably connected to the front sidewall of the housing 1, and the side edges of the door 11 can be rotatably connected to the side edges of the clothing access opening. The door 11 can rotate relative to the clothing access opening to open and close the clothing access opening.

[0051] In some embodiments, the door body 11 can be connected to the housing 1 via a hinge. The door body 11 can rotate around the axis of the hinge to open and close the clothing access opening.

[0052] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a drum assembly 2 may be provided in the housing 1. The drum assembly 2 may be arranged to extend vertically along the front-to-back direction of the housing 1. A clothing processing chamber may be formed in the drum assembly 2. A loading port (not shown) may be formed on the front end surface of the drum assembly 2. The loading port of the drum assembly 2 may be connected to the interior of the clothing processing chamber. The loading port of the drum assembly 2 may be directly opposite to the clothing access port on the front wall of the housing 1, so that the clothing access port can be connected to the interior of the clothing processing chamber.

[0053] When the door 11 rotates to open the clothing access opening, clothing can be sequentially placed into the clothing processing chamber of the drum assembly 2 through the clothing access opening of the housing 1 and the loading port at the front end of the drum assembly 2, and then washed and dehydrated. When the door 11 rotates to close the clothing access opening, the door 11 can simultaneously close the clothing access opening and the clothing processing chamber.

[0054] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 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 tub for holding wash water, that is, the inner space of the outer drum can be used to hold wash liquid, such as water, detergent, softener, etc.

[0055] In some embodiments, the drum assembly 2 may include an inner drum. The inner drum may be disposed inside the outer drum. A laundry treatment chamber may be formed inside the inner drum. The laundry treatment chamber in the inner drum may be used to hold laundry to be washed.

[0056] In some embodiments, the inner and outer drums can be coaxially arranged inside and outside. The outer drum opening and the inner drum opening can be arranged opposite each other. The outer drum opening and the inner drum opening can be arranged opposite the loading port. Clothes can be put into the clothes processing chamber from the loading port of the housing 1, the outer drum opening and the inner drum opening in sequence.

[0057] In some embodiments, the inner drum may be provided with a water hole (not shown) on its peripheral wall. The laundry treatment chamber may communicate with the space between the inner and outer drums through the water hole. Washing liquid in the outer drum can flow through the water hole into the laundry treatment chamber in the inner drum, i.e., washing liquid in the space between the inner and outer drums can flow through the water hole into the laundry treatment chamber in the inner drum.

[0058] In some embodiments, a rotating shaft (not shown) may be provided between the inner and outer drums. One end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the outer drum so that the outer drum can rotate relative to the outer drum. The other end of the rotating shaft may be connected to the inner drum so that the rotating shaft can drive the inner drum to rotate, and the rotating shaft can drive the inner drum to rotate relative to the outer drum, thereby enabling the laundry within the laundry processing chamber of the inner drum to be cleaned.

[0059] In some embodiments, a rotating shaft may be disposed between the rear wall of the inner cylinder and the rear wall of the outer cylinder, one end of the rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the rear end of the outer cylinder, and the other end of the rotating shaft being connected to the rear end of the inner cylinder.

[0060] In some embodiments, the laundry processing device may include a motor (not shown). The motor may be located outside the outer drum. The driving end of the motor may be connected to the end of the rotating shaft away from the inner drum. When the motor is operating, the motor can drive the rotating shaft to rotate relative to the outer drum, thereby causing the motor to drive the inner drum to rotate relative to the outer drum.

[0061] In some embodiments, the laundry processing device may include a drying duct assembly. The drying duct assembly 3 may be disposed within the housing 1. The drying duct assembly may be disposed outside the drum assembly 2. The drying duct assembly may be used to dry the laundry in the laundry processing chamber.

[0062] See also Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a drying air duct 3 may be formed in the drying air duct assembly. The drying air duct 3 may be provided in the casing 1. The drying air duct 3 may be provided outside the drum assembly 2. An air inlet 21 may be provided on the outer wall of the drum assembly 2. The air inlet 21 may be provided at one end of the drum assembly 2. The air inlet 21 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber. A return air port 22 may be provided on the outer wall of the drum assembly 2. The return air port 22 may be provided at one end of the drum assembly 2. The return air port 22 may be connected to the clothing processing chamber. The air inlet 21 and the return air port 22 may be connected to the two ends of the clothing processing chamber respectively. The air inlet end of the drying air duct 3 may be connected to the return air port 22, so that the air in the clothing processing chamber can enter the drying air duct 3 through the return air port 22. The air outlet end of the drying duct 3 can be connected to the air inlet 21, so that the hot air in the drying duct 3 can enter the clothing processing chamber, and the hot air circulates in the drying duct 3 and the clothing care chamber, thereby realizing the clothing drying function of the clothing processing equipment.

[0063] In some embodiments, the clothing processing device may include an air supply fan (not shown). The air supply fan may extend into and be arranged in the drying duct 3. The air supply fan may be used to provide wind power. The side of the air supply fan near the return air port 22 may be an air suction side, which may form a negative pressure and thereby draw air from the clothing processing chamber into the drying duct 3. The air supply fan may blow the air entering the drying duct 3 into the clothing processing chamber through the air inlet 21.

[0064] In some embodiments, the laundry processing device may include a heating element (not shown). The heating element may be disposed within the drying duct 3. The heating element may heat the air within the drying duct 3. The heating element may generate high-temperature air within the drying duct 3. The air supply blower may then blow the high-temperature air within the drying duct 3 through the air inlet 21 into the laundry processing chamber, thereby achieving a drying function within the laundry processing chamber.

[0065] See also Figures 2 to 4As shown, in some embodiments, the drying air duct assembly may include a cyclone filter device 4. The cyclone filter device 4 may be provided in the housing 1. The cyclone filter device 4 may be used to filter debris in the air.

[0066] In some embodiments, a separation chamber 41 may be provided in the cyclone filter device 4. The separation chamber 41 may be provided in the drying air duct 3. The separation chamber 41 may connect the air inlet end of the drying air duct 3 and the air outlet end of the drying air duct 3. The air in the clothing processing chamber can return to the clothing processing chamber through the return air port 22, the air inlet end of the drying air duct 3, the separation chamber 41, the air outlet end of the drying air duct 3 and the air inlet 21 in sequence. During the clothing drying process, the air in the clothing processing chamber can enter the separation chamber 41, and the impurities in the air can be separated in the separation chamber 41, thereby preventing the impurities from re-entering the clothing processing chamber, thereby preventing the impurities from contaminating the clothes to be processed in the clothing processing chamber.

[0067] In some embodiments, the cyclone filter device 4 may be provided with an input port 42. The input port 42 may be provided on the separation chamber 41. The input port 42 may be provided on a sidewall of the separation chamber 41. The input port 42 may connect the air inlet of the drying duct 3 and the separation chamber 41. Air in the laundry processing chamber may enter the separation chamber 41 through the return air port 22, the air inlet of the drying duct 3, and the input port 42.

[0068] In some embodiments, the cyclone filter device 4 may be provided with an output pipe 43. The output pipe 43 may be provided on the separation chamber 41. The inner end of the output pipe 43 may extend into the separation chamber 41. The inner end of the output pipe 43 may communicate with the separation chamber 41. The outer end of the output pipe 43 may extend outward and communicate with the air outlet of the drying air duct 3.

[0069] In some embodiments, the cyclone filter device 4 can be cylindrical. The separation chamber 41 can be cylindrical. The input port 42 can be provided on the side wall of the separation chamber 41. When the air in the clothing processing chamber enters the separation chamber 41 through the return air port 22, the drying air duct 3 and the input port 42, the air can flow along the inner wall of the cylindrical separation chamber 41, thereby allowing the air to form a spiral airflow in the separation chamber 41, thereby allowing the air entering the separation chamber 41 to separate the impurities to the surrounding cavity wall of the separation chamber 41 under the action of centrifugal force. The air after the impurities are separated can flow out along the output pipe 43 and can return to the clothing processing chamber through the air outlet end and the air inlet 21 of the drying air duct 3. The cyclone filter device 4 can separate the impurities in the air entering the drying air duct 3, thereby preventing the accumulation of impurities in the drying air duct 3, thereby preventing the air flow in the drying air duct 3 from becoming low, and avoiding affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment.

[0070] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the cyclone filter device 4 may be in a truncated cone shape or other shapes. The separation chamber 41 may be in a truncated cone shape or other shapes.

[0071] In some embodiments, the output pipe 43 may include a vertical pipe 431. The vertical pipe 431 may be extended in the vertical upward direction. The vertical pipe 431 may be provided on the central axis of the separation chamber 41. The lower end of the vertical pipe 431 may be connected to the separation chamber 41 as an air inlet end. The upper end of the vertical pipe 431 may be used as an air outlet end for connecting to the air outlet end of the drying air duct 3. When the air in the clothing processing chamber enters the separation chamber 41 through the return air port 22, the drying air duct 3 and the input port 42, the air can form a spiral airflow in the separation chamber 41. The spiral airflow can be formed between the outer wall of the vertical pipe 431 and the inner wall of the separation chamber 41, and then the air after the debris is separated can enter the output pipe 43 through the lower end of the vertical pipe 431.

[0072] In some embodiments, the output pipe 43 may include a transverse pipe 432. The transverse pipe 432 may be arranged to extend horizontally. The transverse pipe 432 may be connected to the vertical pipe 431. The air inlet end of the transverse pipe 432 can extend into the separation chamber 41 and be connected to the upper end of the vertical pipe 431. The air outlet end of the transverse pipe 432 can extend out of the separation chamber 41 and be connected to the air outlet end of the drying duct 3. After the air in the clothing processing chamber is separated from the debris in the separation chamber 41, it can enter the drying duct 3 along the air inlet end of the vertical pipe 431, the air outlet end of the vertical pipe 431, the air inlet end of the transverse pipe 432 and the air outlet end of the transverse pipe 432 in sequence, and then the air separated from the debris can return to the clothing processing chamber.

[0073] In some embodiments, the height of the transverse tube 432 can be higher than that of the inlet 42. When the air in the laundry processing chamber enters the separation chamber 41 through the return air port 22, the drying air duct 3, and the inlet 42, the air can form a spiral airflow on the lower side of the transverse tube 432, thereby preventing the transverse tube 432 from blocking the flow of the spiral airflow.

[0074] In some embodiments, when the air in the clothing processing chamber enters the separation chamber 41 through the return air port 22, the drying air duct 3, and the inlet 42, the air can flow along the inner wall of the separation chamber 41, thereby forming a spiral airflow in the separation chamber 41. As a result, the air entering the separation chamber 41 can separate debris to the surrounding walls of the separation chamber 41 under the action of centrifugal force, and can accumulate at the bottom of the surrounding walls of the separation chamber 41 under the action of gravity. When debris accumulates in the cyclone filter device 4 for a long time, the accumulated debris in the separation chamber 41 may block the lower end of the vertical pipe 431, thereby affecting the air intake of the vertical pipe 431 and the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device.

[0075] In some embodiments, the cyclone filter device 4 can be detachably mounted within the housing 1. The cyclone filter device 4 can be detachably mounted on the drying duct 3. Therefore, the user can remove the cyclone filter device 4 from the housing 1 to clean out debris within the cyclone filter device 4, thereby preventing debris from accumulating within the cyclone filter device 4 and clogging the separation chamber 41, thereby affecting the air flow efficiency within the separation chamber 41 and, consequently, the drying efficiency of the clothes processing apparatus.

[0076] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a disassembly opening 12 may be provided on the outer wall of the housing 1. The shape of the disassembly opening 12 may be adapted to the outer contour of the cyclone filter device 4. The cyclone filter device 4 may be removably mounted within the housing 1 through the disassembly opening 12. When debris accumulates within the cyclone filter device 4, the user may remove the cyclone filter device 4 from the disassembly opening 12 to clean the debris, thereby preventing the accumulation of debris within the cyclone filter device 4.

[0077] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the cyclone filter device 4 can be disposed on the top of the housing 1. A disassembly opening 12 can be provided on the top surface of the housing 1. The cyclone filter device 4 can be directly inserted downwardly from the disassembly opening 12 into the drying duct 3, allowing the cyclone filter device 4 to be installed in the drying duct 3, connecting the air inlet end of the drying duct 3 with the air outlet end of the drying duct 3. By providing the disassembly opening 12 on the top surface of the housing 1, it is convenient for the user to install and remove the cyclone filter device 4, thereby improving the installation and removal efficiency of the cyclone filter device 4.

[0078] See also Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, an observation area 13 may be provided on the outer wall of the housing 1. The observation area 13 may be provided around the disassembly opening 12. The cyclone filter device 4 may be made of a transparent material. The observation area 13 allows the user to observe the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber 41, thereby allowing the user to clean the cyclone filter device 4 in a timely manner, thereby preventing debris from accumulating in the cyclone filter device 4 and preventing the air passage in the separation chamber 41 from narrowing, thereby preventing the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device from being affected.

[0079] In some embodiments, an observation area 13 can be provided in front of the disassembly opening 12. The observation area 13 can be in communication with the installation cavity 14. The observation area 13 can be made of a transparent material so that a user can observe through the observation area 13 the amount of debris collected in the separation cavity 41 within the installation cavity 14. This allows the user to clean the cyclone filter device 4 promptly, thereby preventing debris from accumulating within the cyclone filter device 4 and narrowing the air passage in the separation cavity 41, thereby preventing the drying efficiency of the clothes processing device from being affected.

[0080] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the observation area 13 may also be provided on other peripheral sides of the disassembly opening 12 .

[0081] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Exploded diagram of .

[0082] See also Figures 3 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the cyclone filter device 4 may include a housing 44. The housing 44 may be cylindrical. An opening may be provided at the upper end of the housing 44. The separation chamber 41 may be formed in the housing 44.

[0083] In some embodiments, the input port 42 can be provided on the side wall of the shell 44. The air in the clothing processing chamber can enter the shell 44 through the input port 42. After the air in the clothing processing chamber enters the shell 44 through the input port 42, the air can flow along the inner wall of the shell 44 to form a rotating airflow, so that the air entering the shell 44 can separate the debris to the cavity wall of the shell 44 under the action of centrifugal force, and the air after the debris is separated can flow out along the output pipe 43, and can return to the clothing processing chamber through the air outlet end and the air inlet 21 of the drying duct 3, and then the debris in the air entering the drying duct 3 can be separated by the cyclone filter device 4, thereby preventing the debris from accumulating in the drying duct 3, and thus preventing the air flow in the drying duct 3 from becoming low, thereby avoiding affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment.

[0084] In some embodiments, the housing 44 can be made of a transparent material. A user can observe the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber 41 from outside the housing 44. When the cyclone filter device 4 is installed in the installation chamber 14, the user can observe the housing 44 through the observation area 13 and, therefore, the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber 41 through the housing 44.

[0085] In some embodiments, the cyclone filter device 4 may include a cover 45. The cover 45 may be removably mounted on the upper opening of the housing 44. The output pipe 43 may be mounted on the cover 45. The output pipe 43 may extend through the top surface of the cover 45. When the cover 45 is mounted on the upper opening of the housing 44, the lower end of the output pipe 43 may extend into the housing 44. The upper end of the output pipe 43 may extend out of the housing 44 through the top surface of the cover 45.

[0086] In some embodiments, after the cyclone filter device 4 is removed from the disassembly port 12 , the user can separate the cover 45 and the shell 44 , so that the debris in the shell 44 can be poured out from the opening on the upper side of the shell 44 , thereby cleaning the debris in the cyclone filter device 4 .

[0087] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes processing device provided by another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part. Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mesocyclone filter device 4.

[0088] See also Figures 6 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, a mounting cavity 14 is defined within the housing 1. The mounting cavity 14 can be disposed within the housing 1. The mounting cavity 14 can be positioned opposite the observation area 13. The cyclone filter device 4 can observe the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber 41 within the mounting cavity 14 through the observation area 13.

[0089] In some embodiments, the installation cavity 14 can be connected to the observation area 13. The installation cavity 14 can be recessed in the side wall of the housing 1. The installation cavity 14 can be directly exposed to the outside of the housing 1 through the observation area 13, so that the user can directly observe the amount of debris collected in the separation cavity 41 within the installation cavity 14.

[0090] In some embodiments, a mounting opening 15 may be provided on a side wall of the housing 1. The mounting opening 15 and the observation area 13 may be located on different side walls of the housing 1. The mounting opening 15 may communicate with the mounting cavity 14. The cyclone filter device 4 may be removably mounted within the mounting cavity 14 through the mounting opening 15, allowing for cleaning, maintenance, or replacement of the cyclone filter device 4.

[0091] In some embodiments, the observation area 13 and the mounting opening 15 can be located on the same sidewall of the housing 1. The observation area 13 and the mounting opening 15 can be located at the same location on the same sidewall of the housing 1. In this case, the mounting opening 15 can directly serve as the observation area 13, allowing the cyclone filter device 4 to be cleaned, repaired, or replaced at the mounting opening 15. The amount of debris collected in the separation chamber 41 within the installation cavity 14 can also be observed through the mounting opening 15.

[0092] In some embodiments, a first housing (not shown) may be installed in the observation area 13. The first housing may be made of a transparent material. The cyclone filter device 4 can directly observe the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber 41 within the installation cavity 14 through the first housing, thereby allowing the user to clean the cyclone filter device 4 in a timely manner, thereby preventing debris from accumulating within the cyclone filter device 4.

[0093] In some embodiments, the first housing can separate the cyclone filter device 4 from the outside of the housing 1. The first housing can protect the cyclone filter device 4 and prevent the cyclone filter device 4 from being damaged from the outside of the housing 1.

[0094] In some embodiments, a transparent second housing (not shown) can be installed at the mounting opening 15. The second housing is removably mounted at the mounting opening 15. When installing the cyclone filter device 4, the second housing is first removed, the cyclone filter device 4 is installed in the mounting cavity 14, and then the second housing is installed at the mounting opening to complete the installation of the cyclone filter device 4. The second housing prevents damage to the cyclone filter device 4 from outside the housing 1.

[0095] In some embodiments, the mounting cavity 14 may be provided at the connection between the front wall of the housing 1 and the side wall of the housing 1. Two mounting ports 15 may be provided. The mounting port 15 may include a first mounting port 151 and a second mounting port 152. The first mounting port 151 and the second mounting port 152 may be connected. The first mounting port 151 may be provided on the front wall of the housing 1. The second mounting port 152 may be provided on the side wall of the housing 1. The first mounting port 151 may serve as an observation area 13. The first mounting port 152 allows direct observation of the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber 41, allowing the user to clean the cyclone filter device 4 in a timely manner, thereby preventing debris from accumulating in the cyclone filter device 4 and preventing the air passage in the separation chamber 41 from narrowing, thereby avoiding affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device. The second mounting port 151 may be used to install the cyclone filter device 4. The second mounting port 151 may be used to disassemble the cyclone filter device 4.

[0096] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the first mounting opening 151 can also be used to install and remove the cyclone filter device 4. The second mounting opening 152 can be used as the observation area 13. The second mounting opening 152 allows direct observation of the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber 41, allowing the user to clean the cyclone filter device 4 in a timely manner, thereby preventing debris from accumulating in the cyclone filter device 4 and preventing the air passage in the separation chamber 41 from narrowing, thereby preventing the drying efficiency of the clothes processing device from being affected.

[0097] It should be noted that, in other embodiments, the second installation opening 152 can be used as the disassembly opening 12. The second installation opening 152 can be used to install the cyclone filter device 4. The second installation opening 152 can be used to disassemble the cyclone filter device 4.

[0098] It should also be noted that, in some other embodiments, the installation cavity 14 may be provided on the front wall of the housing 1. The installation cavity 14 may be provided on the side wall of the housing 1.

[0099] See also Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the input port 42 can be arranged on the tangent of the separation chamber 41, so that when the air in the clothing processing chamber enters the separation chamber 41 through the input port 42, the air can flow more smoothly along the inner cavity wall of the separation chamber 41, thereby forming a spiral airflow in the separation chamber 41, so that the air entering the separation chamber 41 can separate the debris to the cavity wall of the separation chamber 41 under the action of centrifugal force.

[0100] In some embodiments, the inner end of the output pipe 43 can be arranged on the central axis of the separation chamber 41. The outer end of the output pipe 43 can extend outward from the separation chamber 41 from the top surface of the separation chamber 41. The outer end of the output pipe 43 can be connected to the air outlet end of the drying duct 3. The inner end of the output pipe 43 can extend into the bottom of the separation chamber 41. The inner end of the output pipe 43 can serve as the air inlet end of the output pipe 43. The air after the debris is separated in the separation chamber 41 can enter the inner end of the output pipe 43 at the bottom end of the separation chamber 41, and enter the drying duct 3 along the output pipe 43, and then return to the clothing processing chamber through the air inlet 21, and then the debris in the air entering the drying duct 3 can be separated by the cyclone filter device 4, thereby preventing the debris from accumulating in the drying duct 3, and thereby preventing the air flow in the drying duct 3 from becoming low, thereby avoiding affecting the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment.

[0101] Figure 9 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle part. Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure in another state.

[0102] See also Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, a signal transmitter 5 and a signal receiver 6 may be provided in the housing 1. The signal transmitter 5 may be used to transmit an electrical signal. The signal receiver 6 may be used to receive the electrical signal transmitted by the signal transmitter 5. The signal transmitter 5 and the signal receiver 6 may be respectively provided on opposite sides of the cyclone filter device 4, and the height of the signal transmitter 5 from the inner bottom surface of the separation chamber 41 is the same as the height of the signal receiver 6 from the inner bottom surface of the separation chamber 41, and is set to a preset height of the separation chamber 41. When the height of the debris in the separation chamber 41 is lower than the preset height, the electrical signal transmitted by the signal transmitter 5 can be received by the signal receiver 6, and then a first control signal can be generated according to the signal received by the signal receiver 6, and the first control signal can control the clothing processing device to continue working. When the height of the debris in the separation chamber 41 is higher than the preset height, the electrical signal emitted by the signal transmitter 5 is blocked by the debris in the separation chamber 41, so that the signal receiver 6 cannot receive the electrical signal, and then a second control signal is generated based on the signal receiver 6 not receiving the signal. The second control signal can remind the user to clean up the debris in the cyclone filter device 4 in time, thereby avoiding the accumulation of debris in the separation chamber 41.

[0103] While the present invention has been described with reference to several exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the terms used are illustrative and exemplary rather than restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in a variety of forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Therefore, all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the claims or their equivalents are intended to be covered by the appended 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 is provided in the housing; a laundry processing chamber is provided in the drum assembly, and an air inlet and an air return port are provided on the outer wall of the drum assembly; A drying duct assembly is provided in the housing; the drying duct assembly is provided with the drying duct, the air inlet end of the drying duct is connected to the return air port, and the air outlet end of the drying duct is connected to the air inlet; The drying air duct assembly includes a cyclone filter device, which is detachably mounted in the housing; a separation chamber is provided inside the cyclone filter device; the separation chamber is provided in the drying air duct, an output pipe is provided on the separation chamber, the inner end of the output pipe extends into the separation chamber, and the outer end of the output pipe extends outward and communicates with the air outlet end of the drying air duct; an input port is provided on the side wall of the separation chamber, and the input port communicates with the air inlet end of the drying air duct and the separation chamber; Wherein, when the air in the clothing processing chamber enters the drying air duct through the return air port, and then enters the separation chamber through the input port to separate the debris, it can flow back into the clothing processing chamber through the output pipe; An observation area is provided on the outer wall of the housing, through which the amount of debris collected in the separation chamber can be observed.

2. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that A disassembly opening is provided on the outer wall of the housing, and the cyclone filter device can be detachably mounted on the drying duct assembly through the disassembly opening; The observation area is arranged on the peripheral side of the disassembly opening.

3. The clothes processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The disassembly opening is provided at the top of the housing; The observation area is arranged at the front side of the disassembly opening.

4. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An installation cavity is provided inside the housing, and the cyclone filter device is detachably arranged in the installation cavity; The observation area is arranged opposite to the installation cavity so as to be able to observe the amount of debris collected in the separation cavity within the installation cavity.

5. The clothes processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting opening communicating with the mounting cavity is provided on the side wall of the housing, and the cyclone filter device can be detachably mounted in the mounting cavity through the mounting opening.

6. The clothes processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The installation opening is the observation area.

7. The clothes processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The installation cavity is opened at the connection between the front wall and the side wall of the housing; There are two mounting ports, including a first mounting port and a second mounting port; the first mounting port and the second mounting port are connected; The first installation opening is opened on the front wall of the housing; the second installation opening is opened on the side wall of the housing.

8. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input port is provided on the side wall of the cyclone filter device; The output pipe includes a vertical pipe and a horizontal pipe that are interconnected; The vertical pipe is arranged in the separation chamber and on the central axis of the separation chamber; One end of the horizontal tube is extended outward from the top end of the vertical tube, and the other end of the horizontal tube extends out of the separation chamber.

9. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input port is arranged on a tangent line of the separation chamber; The inner end of the output tube is arranged on the central axis of the separation chamber, and the outer end of the output tube extends outward from the top surface of the separation chamber.

10. The clothes processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A signal transmitter and a signal receiver are provided in the housing; the signal transmitter and the signal receiver are respectively provided on opposite sides of the cyclone filter device; The height of the signal transmitter and the inner bottom surface of the separation chamber is the same as the height of the signal receiver and the inner bottom surface of the separation chamber, and are respectively preset heights.

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