Flock collector, lifting rib and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a flock collector, a lifting rib and clothes processing equipment in the technical field of clothes processing equipment, the flock collector comprises a first half shell and a second half shell which are detachably connected, the first half shell and the second half shell jointly form a containing cavity, and the shell wall is provided with a one-way communication part; the one-way communication part is arranged on the shell wall of the flock collector, so that the problem of flock backflow can be avoided to a large extent, and the flock collector can actively collect flock under the action of centrifugal force of rotation of the roller by taking the flexible placement of the flock collector in the roller as a design point; the flock collector is high and stable in flock removal efficiency and good in flock removal effect, the situation that flock blocks a pipeline in the drainage process can be avoided to a large extent, meanwhile, when the flock collector needs to be cleaned, the flock collector only needs to be directly taken out of the roller and turned to be opened for cleaning, the flock collector is turned to be closed after cleaning, and the flock collector is placed in the roller, and operation is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of clothing processing equipment, in particular to a lint collector, a lifting rib and clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the field of clothing treatment equipment, with the rise of the pet industry and the widespread use of artificial hair, users' requirements for laundry hair removal are gradually increasing. Existing hair removal equipment mostly relies on the kinetic energy and friction of the washing machine drum to separate hair from clothing. The hair is then retained in the filter by the water flow or directly discharged. This relatively passive hair removal method results in poor hair removal efficiency and carries the risk of hair debris clogging the pipes. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the unstable hair removal efficiency and poor hair debris collection effect of the hair removal equipment in the prior art, and provide a hair debris collector, lifting ribs and clothing processing equipment.

[0004] The utility model aims to design a lint collector, comprising:

[0005] a first half shell and a second half shell that are detachably connected, wherein the first half shell and the second half shell together form a cavity;

[0006] The first half shell and the second half shell each have a shell wall, the shell wall has a one-way communication portion, the one-way communication portion is communicated with the cavity, and the one-way communication portion is communicated with the outside of the cavity;

[0007] The one-way communication portion is configured to: allow fluid to flow from the outside of the cavity to the inside of the cavity, and to prevent fluid from flowing from the inside of the cavity to the outside of the cavity, or,

[0008] The one-way communication portion is configured such that resistance to fluid flowing from the outside of the cavity to the inside of the cavity is smaller than resistance to fluid flowing from the inside of the cavity to the outside of the cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the one-way communication portion includes a one-way communication piece provided on the shell wall and / or a one-way flow channel formed on the shell wall.

[0010] In some embodiments, the one-way communication portion includes a first communication portion and a second communication portion that are interconnected, the first communication portion is configured as a straight channel extending along a fixed direction, and the second communication portion is configured as a bent channel, and the second communication portion configured as a bent channel includes a bent portion and an inclined portion;

[0011] One end of the inclined portion is in communication with the cavity, and the other end is in communication with one end of the bent portion, the other end of the bent portion is in communication with the first communicating portion, and one end of the first communicating portion is in communication with the inclined portion, and the other end is in communication with the outside of the cavity;

[0012] Among them, the end of the first communicating portion that is connected to the outside of the cavity is a conducting end, which is used to conduct the fluid from the outside of the cavity to the inside of the cavity, and the end of the first communicating portion that is connected to the inclined portion is a blocking end, which is used to block the fluid from flowing from the inside of the cavity to the outside of the cavity.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first half shell and the second half shell are both constructed as hemispherical shells with a cavity inside, and the cavity is a spherical cavity.

[0014] In some embodiments, a plurality of the one-way connecting portions are provided, and the plurality of the one-way connecting portions are spaced apart on the shell wall.

[0015] In some embodiments, multiple conducting ends of the multiple one-way connecting portions are arranged in a ring on the shell wall to form a conducting group, and the center of the ring line where the conducting group is located coincides with the center of the spherical cavity.

[0016] In some embodiments, the conductive group includes a first conductive group and a second conductive group, the annular line where the first conductive group is located coincides with the dividing line between the first half shell and the second half shell, and the annular surface where the first conductive group is located is perpendicular to the annular surface where the first conductive group is located.

[0017] In some embodiments, at least one of the first half shell and the second half shell is a transparent or translucent shell.

[0018] In some embodiments, an acute angle α is formed between the first connecting portion and the bent portion, wherein 20°≤α≤40°, or α=30°.

[0019] In some embodiments, a lifting rib is provided, comprising:

[0020] A lifting rib shell and the above-mentioned lint collector arranged in the lifting rib shell.

[0021] In some embodiments, a laundry processing apparatus is provided, comprising:

[0022] The above-mentioned lifting ribs and / or the above-mentioned lint collector.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the solution provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] By providing a one-way connecting channel or a one-way connecting piece on the shell wall of the lint collector, the problem of lint backflow can be avoided to a large extent. The lint collector is flexibly placed in the drum as a design point, so that the lint collector can actively collect lint under the centrifugal force of the rotating drum. The lint collector has a high and stable hair removal efficiency. The good hair removal effect can avoid lint clogging the pipe during drainage to a large extent. At the same time, when the lint collector needs to be cleaned, it is only necessary to take the lint collector directly out of the drum, twist it open for cleaning, twist it closed after cleaning, and put it back into the drum. It is easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings are part of the present invention and are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without inventive work. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a lint collector according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view of a lint collector shown in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a top view of a lint collector shown in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is one of the bar graphs showing the experimental results of the dander collection effect of the dander collector according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is the second bar graph of the experimental results of the dander collection effect of the dander collector shown in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is the third bar graph of experimental results of the dander collection effect of the dander collector shown in the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] In the figure: 101 - first half shell, 102 - second half shell, 1021 - dividing line, 103 - cavity, 104 - shell wall, 105 - first connecting portion, 106 - second connecting portion, 1061 - bending portion, 1062 - inclined portion, 2 - first conductive group, 3 - second conductive group.

[0033] It should be noted that these drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the conceptual scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "inside" and "outside" etc. indicating orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," "in contact," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; and direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] Existing hair removal devices often rely on the kinetic energy and friction of the washing machine drum to separate hair from clothing. The hair is then carried by the water flow through the filter or directly discharged. This passive hair removal method results in poor and unstable hair removal efficiency and carries the risk of hair debris clogging the pipes.

[0037] Based on this, the following embodiments are proposed.

[0038] Example 1:

[0039] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a lint collector, comprising:

[0040] A first half shell 101 and a second half shell 102 are detachably connected, and the first half shell 101 and the second half shell 102 together form a cavity 103;

[0041] The first half shell 101 and the second half shell 102 both have a shell wall 104 , and the shell wall 104 has a one-way communication portion, which is in communication with the cavity 103 and the outside of the cavity 103 ;

[0042] The one-way connecting portion is configured as follows: the one-way connecting portion can conduct the fluid from the outside of the cavity 103 to the inside of the cavity 103, and the one-way connecting portion can hinder the fluid from flowing from the inside of the cavity 103 to the outside of the cavity 103, or the one-way connecting portion is configured as follows: the resistance of the fluid flowing from the outside of the cavity 103 to the inside of the cavity 103 is less than the resistance of the fluid flowing from the inside of the cavity 103 to the outside of the cavity 103.

[0043] Preferably, the one-way connecting portion includes a one-way connecting piece provided on the shell wall 104 and / or a one-way flow channel formed on the shell wall 104 .

[0044] In this embodiment, the first half shell 101 and the second half shell 102 can be snap-fitted and separated or connected by twisting. The dander collector is used in a washing machine as an example. When the dander collector is placed in the washing machine drum, it will collect dander as the drum rotates. The dander collector is subjected to the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the drum, and further generates a force with the washing water. This force prompts the dander to enter the one-way connecting channel or one-way connecting piece on the shell wall and enter the cavity 103, and be collected by the dander collector. At the same time, the dander in the washing water enters the small ball with the water flow under the action of the water flow, which further prompts the dander to be collected in the dander collector. Inside the device, as the water outside the cavity 103 continues to flow into the cavity 103, there is a certain squeezing effect on the water inside the cavity 103, causing the water inside the cavity 103 to also flow out. During the outflow of the water inside the cavity, a very small amount of hair debris will flow back due to the obstruction of the one-way connecting part. This goes back and forth, and there is an exchange of water inside and outside the cavity 103, but the hair debris will accumulate more and more in the cavity 103. Compared with the traditional single collection method of progressive water flow, the hair debris collector proposed in this embodiment can not only collect hair debris through progressive water flow, but also collect hair debris through additional centrifugal force, thereby improving the hair debris collection efficiency.

[0045] When the one-way connecting portion is configured to have a resistance to the fluid flowing from the outside of the cavity 103 to the inside of the cavity 103 that is smaller than the resistance to the fluid flowing from the inside of the cavity 103 to the outside of the cavity 103, it can also be achieved that as the water outside the cavity 103 continuously flows into the cavity 103, there is a certain squeezing effect on the water inside the cavity 103, so that the water inside the cavity 103 also flows out. During the outflow of the water inside the cavity, a very small amount of hair debris will flow back due to the obstruction of the one-way connecting portion. In this way, there is an exchange of water between the inside and outside of the cavity 103, but the hair debris will accumulate more and more in the cavity 103.

[0046] Furthermore, a one-way connecting channel can be directly formed on the shell wall 104, or a one-way connecting piece can pass through the shell wall 104, so that when the dander collector collects dander, the dander can flow with the water through the one-way connecting channel and / or the one-way connecting piece into the cavity 103 to be collected, while preventing the dander in the cavity 103 from flowing back into the washing water. By arranging a one-way connecting channel or a one-way connecting piece on the shell wall 104, it is adapted for use in the fluid. Since the fluid has incompressibility and inertia, the flow resistance is different when passing through the one-way connecting channel or the one-way connecting piece in different directions, thereby easily achieving good one-way circulation. Moreover, the one-way connecting channel or the one-way connecting piece is arranged on the shell wall 104 and has a fixed geometric shape. When it moves in the fluid with the dander collector, the force is relatively balanced and not easily damaged.

[0047] Compared with the existing hair removal devices, which are mostly passive hair removal devices, that is, the hair is collected only by flushing with water and then collected, without considering the backflow of hair debris, and the hair debris processing efficiency is low; and for users to clean, it needs to be disassembled and cleaned, which is very cumbersome to operate. The hair debris that is not collected is directly discharged into public waters, which will cause pollution. The hair debris collector proposed in this embodiment can avoid the problem of hair debris backflow to a large extent by providing a one-way connecting channel or a one-way connecting piece on the shell wall 104, and the hair debris collector is flexibly placed in the drum as a design point, so that the hair debris collector can actively collect hair debris under the centrifugal force of the rotation of the drum. At the same time, when the hair debris collector needs to be cleaned, it only needs to be taken out of the drum directly, twisted open for cleaning, twisted closed after cleaning, and placed back into the drum, which is easy to operate.

[0048] Optionally, a lint collector can be placed inside the washing machine drum or inside the lifting ribs when the product is shipped out of the warehouse. Placing the lint collector in the lifting ribs can increase the number of uses per cycle and reduce the number of cleanings.

[0049] The user only needs to put the clothes loosely into the drum for washing. Preferably, at least one of the first half shell 101 and the second half shell 102 is a transparent or translucent shell. After washing for a period of time, the user can observe the hair collection inside the cavity 103 and choose whether to take it out for washing. After washing, it can be put back in its original place. The dander collector achieves visualization during collection, which increases user interaction while reducing the user's operating difficulty. The dander collector can be made of translucent acrylic as a whole. The user can clearly see the situation inside the cavity 103. When cleaning is needed, the ball is twisted open by rotating. After twisting it open, the dander can be rinsed off. Then the device can be put back into the washing machine drum or the lifting ribs.

[0050] The lint collector proposed in this embodiment has the advantages of stable hair removal efficiency during washing, lint is not easy to flow back, and can largely avoid the problem of pipe blockage. It is also easy to clean, has a simple structure, and has basically no maintenance cost.

[0051] The following is an experimental verification of the effect of the dander collector proposed in Example 1 on collecting dander.

[0052] The blank control method was used for experimental verification:

[0053] First, the proposed dander collector was manufactured and standard washing was adopted.

[0054] In the control experiment, an empty tub was first washed. 1.0g of cat hair was added to the tub and a standard wash was performed, with the water level adjusted to high. After the wash, the amount of hair debris (m) at the drain interception screen was checked and compared with the weight of the cat hair to determine the net hair percentage (Ω). A mixed wash (shirt, underwear, jacket) was then performed, and the net hair percentage was determined using the same method.

[0055] Ω=m / 1.0*100%

[0056] After obtaining Ω, the data is tabulated and processed to obtain a data graph, such as Figure 4 As shown, the dander collector is directly placed in the washing water of the washing machine drum, which are respectively the standard washing mode without clothes and the standard washing mode with clothes. It can be seen from the bar graph that in the standard washing mode without clothes, 98.8% of the dander is collected in the dander collector cavity 103, and there is 0.8% of the dander at the drainage pipe interception net. In the standard washing mode with clothes, 92.8% of the dander is collected in the dander collector cavity 103, and there is 0.8% of the dander at the drainage pipe interception net, indicating that the dander collector has a good dander collection effect.

[0057] like Figure 5 As shown in the figure, it is a control group experiment. No lint collector is placed in the washing water of the washing machine drum. The experiments are the standard wash mode without clothes and the standard wash mode with clothes. It can be seen from the bar graph that in the standard wash mode without clothes, 94.7% of the lint is collected in the lifting ribs, and 2.2% of the lint is collected in the drainage pipe interception net. In the standard wash mode with clothes, 88.2% of the lint is collected in the lifting ribs. This shows that the lint collector has a better lint collection effect than the lifting ribs of the washing machine.

[0058] like Figure 6As shown, the washing machine drum washing water has both a lint collector and lifting ribs. It can be seen from the bar graph that in the standard washing mode without clothes, 4.1% of the lint is collected in the lifting ribs, and 95.6% of the lint is collected in the lint collector cavity 103. In the standard washing mode with clothes, 1.1% of the lint is collected in the lifting ribs, and 94.6% of the lint is collected in the lint collector cavity 103. This shows that when the lint collector and the lifting ribs exist at the same time, the lint collector still has a better lint collection effect.

[0059] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown,

[0060] The one-way communication portion includes a first communication portion 105 and a second communication portion 106 that are interconnected. The first communication portion 105 is configured as a straight channel extending along a fixed direction, and the second communication portion 106 is configured as a bent channel. The second communication portion 106 configured as a bent channel includes a bent portion 1061 and an inclined portion 1062.

[0061] One end of the inclined portion 1062 is in communication with the cavity 103, and the other end is in communication with one end of the bent portion 1061. The other end of the bent portion 1061 is in communication with the first communicating portion 105. One end of the first communicating portion 105 is in communication with the inclined portion 1062, and the other end is in communication with the outside of the cavity 103.

[0062] Among them, the end of the first connecting portion 105 connected to the outside of the cavity 103 is a conducting end, which is used to conduct the fluid from the outside of the cavity 103 to the inside of the cavity 103, and the end of the first connecting portion 105 connected to the inclined portion 1062 is a blocking end, which is used to block the fluid from flowing from the inside of the cavity 103 to the outside of the cavity 103.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first connecting portion 105 is constructed as a straight channel extending along a fixed direction. A straight channel refers to a channel with a fixed direction that continues to extend along the fixed direction. It can be understood that the straight channel is not necessarily straight, and may also have waves or fluctuations. Straight mainly refers to a fixed direction without bending.

[0064] The first communication portion 105 serves as a main channel, mainly ensuring that the fluid can flow from the outside of the cavity 103 to the inside of the cavity 103 under the action of force, while the second communication portion 106 assists the flow of the fluid from the outside of the cavity 103 to the inside of the cavity 103. The first communication portion 105 and the bent portion 1061 have the same fluid flow direction. Although the fluid is divided into two streams during the process of flowing from the outside of the cavity 103 to the inside of the cavity 103, the total pressure loss is small, which can ensure that the fluid can flow smoothly into the cavity 103 under the action of force, thereby successfully collecting hair scraps.

[0065] However, if the fluid in the cavity 103 flows back through the first connecting portion 105, it will be blocked by the inclined portion 1062 and the bent portion 1061. Because the fluid first enters the inclined portion 1062 during the backflow process, the fluid encounters greater resistance during the entry process, and when the inclined portion 1062 reaches the bent portion 1061, part of the fluid will flow back into the first connecting portion 105 to form a counter-flow with the outward-flowing fluid, further blocking the outflow of the fluid in the cavity 103. As a result, the pressure of the fluid in the backflow process is increased. The loss is extremely large, and there is basically no driving pressure, so the possibility of hair debris overflowing from the one-way connecting channel is even smaller. In this case, when the external fluid flows into the chamber 103, a certain driving force is applied to the chamber 103, causing the fluid to circulate continuously inside and outside the chamber 103. The one-way connecting channel can guide the fluid from the outside of the chamber 103 to the inside of the chamber 103, and can hinder the fluid from flowing from the inside of the chamber 103 to the outside of the chamber 103, thereby largely preventing hair debris from flowing back into the chamber 103. The one-way connecting channel has a simple structure and no other mechanical components. Compared with traditional one-way valves that are easily damaged when in motion, the one-way connecting channel has a longer service life.

[0066] Preferably, an acute angle α is formed between the first connecting portion 105 and the bent portion 1061, wherein 20°≤α≤40°, or α=30°. This angle further enhances the force that counteracts the outward-flowing fluid when some fluid within the inclined portion 1062 flows back into the first connecting portion 105, thereby enhancing the anti-backflow effect of the one-way connection channel.

[0067] In this embodiment, the one-way connecting channel can also be replaced by a one-way connecting member, i.e., a one-way connecting pipe. The structure of the one-way connecting pipe is the same as that of the one-way connecting channel, and it runs through the shell wall 104. Alternatively, the one-way connecting channel can also be replaced by a Tesla valve.

[0068] Preferably, the one-way connecting portion can also be designed as: one end of the first connecting portion 105 is connected to the cavity 103, and the other end is connected to the outside of the cavity 103; one end of the inclined portion 1062 is connected to the position of the first connecting portion 105 close to the cavity 103, and the other end is connected to one end of the bent portion 1061; and the other end of the bent portion 1061 is connected to the position of the first connecting portion 105 away from the cavity 103.

[0069] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1 、 3 As shown,

[0070] The first half shell 101 and the second half shell 102 are both constructed as hemispherical shells with a cavity inside, and the cavity 103 is a spherical cavity.

[0071] Preferably, the diameter of the hemispherical shell is 10-20 mm, and the diameters of the first connecting portion 105 , the bent portion 1061 and the inclined portion 1062 are all 0.1-0.3 mm.

[0072] In this embodiment, the dander collector is constructed as a spherical shape as a whole, which increases its flexibility in rolling with the drum in the washing machine, thereby improving the hair processing efficiency. The main forces in the washing machine are centrifugal force and friction force. The two forces are basically tangential to the rolling direction of the sphere, so neither will cause the sphere to crack, ensuring the long service life of the dander collector and achieving a simpler replacement and cleaning effect of the dander collector.

[0073] Optionally, in an implementation of this embodiment, as Figure 1-3 As shown,

[0074] A plurality of one-way communication portions are provided, and the plurality of one-way communication portions are arranged at intervals on the shell wall 104 .

[0075] In this embodiment, multiple one-way connecting channels and / or one-way connecting parts are arranged at intervals on the shell wall 104. When the dander collector rolls in the drum, the multiple one-way connecting channels and / or one-way connecting parts can collect dander at more angles, further improving the dander collection efficiency.

[0076] Specifically, a plurality of conducting ends in the plurality of one-way communicating portions are arranged in a ring on the shell wall 104 to form a conducting group, and the center of the ring line where the conducting group is located coincides with the center of the spherical cavity.

[0077] More specifically, the conductive group includes a first conductive group 2 and a second conductive group 3, the circular line where the first conductive group 2 is located coincides with the dividing line 1021 between the first half shell 101 and the second half shell 102, and the circular surface where the first conductive group 2 is located is perpendicular to the circular surface where the first conductive group 2 is located.

[0078] In this embodiment, the centers of the circular lines where the first conductive group 2 and the second conductive group 3 are located coincide with the center of the spherical cavity, and the diameters of the circular lines where the first conductive group 2 and the second conductive group 3 are located are equal to the diameter of the sphere.

[0079] The multiple one-way connecting channels are arranged in a "cross" pattern with the center of the sphere as the geometric center. The multiple one-way connecting channels are symmetrically distributed about the center of the sphere. This design facilitates product manufacturing, has stable tolerance standards, and has low production costs. At the same time, it can ensure that each one-way connecting channel can play a one-way conductive role. When water flows into the cavity 103, the force is balanced, and it is easy to clean, and the effect of collecting hair debris is better.

[0080] Example 2

[0081] This embodiment provides a lifting rib, comprising:

[0082] A lifting rib shell and a lint collector of embodiment 1 arranged in the lifting rib shell.

[0083] The dust collector is placed in the lifting rib shell. During the rotation of the drum, the dust collector rolls in the lifting rib shell to collect dust. The dust collector can avoid the occurrence of dust backflow problems to a large extent by providing a one-way connecting channel or a one-way connecting piece on the shell wall 104. The dust collector is designed to be flexibly placed in the drum, so that the dust collector can actively collect dust under the centrifugal force of the rotation of the drum. At the same time, when the dust collector needs to be cleaned, it is only necessary to take out the dust collector directly from the lifting rib shell, twist it open for cleaning, twist it closed after cleaning, and place it back in the drum. It is easy to operate.

[0084] Example 3

[0085] A laundry processing device includes: the lifting ribs of embodiment 2 and / or the lint collector of embodiment 1. That is, in the drum of the laundry processing device of this embodiment, lint can be collected by the lint collector with the lifting ribs, directly by the lint collector, or by a combination of the two.

[0086] In summary, the ingenious idea of ​​lifting ribs is:

[0087] First, the dander collector is designed to be placed directly into the washing machine drum or lifting ribs. It will collect dander as the drum rotates. The dander collector is subjected to the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the drum, and further generates a force between the dander and the washing water. This force prompts the dander to enter the one-way connecting channel or one-way connecting piece on the shell wall and into the cavity to be collected by the dander collector. At the same time, the dander in the washing water enters the small balls with the water flow under the action of the water flow, which further prompts the dander to be collected in the dander collector. Compared with the traditional single-mode collection of progressive water flow, this dander collector can not only collect dander through progressive water flow, but also collect dander with additional centrifugal force, thereby improving the dander collection efficiency.

[0088] Furthermore, by arranging a one-way connecting channel or a one-way connecting piece on the shell wall, it is adapted for use in the fluid. Since the fluid has incompressibility and inertia, the flow resistance is different when passing through the one-way connecting channel or the one-way connecting piece in different directions, thereby easily achieving good one-way circulation. Moreover, the one-way connecting channel or the one-way connecting piece is arranged on the shell wall and has a fixed geometric shape. When the dander collector moves in the fluid, the force is relatively balanced and not easily damaged.

[0089] Second, the first connecting part is designed to be a straight channel, which serves as the main channel and mainly ensures that the fluid can flow from the outside of the cavity to the inside of the cavity under the action of force, while the second connecting part assists the flow of the fluid from the outside of the cavity to the inside of the cavity, thereby smoothly collecting hair debris; however, if the fluid in the cavity flows back through the first connecting part, it will be hindered by the inclined part and the bent part, and the pressure loss of the fluid during the backflow process is extremely large. The one-way connecting channel has a simple structure and no other mechanical components. Compared with traditional one-way valves that are easily damaged when moving, the one-way connecting channel has a longer service life.

[0090] Third, the dander collector is constructed in a spherical shape as a whole, which increases its flexibility in rolling with the drum in the washing machine, thereby improving the hair processing efficiency. The main forces in the washing machine are centrifugal force and friction. The two forces are basically tangential to the rolling direction of the sphere, so neither will cause the sphere to crack, ensuring the long service life of the dander collector and achieving a simpler replacement and cleaning effect of the dander collector.

[0091] Fourth, multiple one-way connecting channels are designed with the center of the sphere as the geometric center, and are distributed in a "cross" arrangement on the surface of the sphere. The multiple one-way connecting channels are symmetrically distributed about the center of the sphere. This design facilitates product manufacturing, has stable tolerance standards, and low production costs. At the same time, it can ensure that each one-way connecting channel can play a one-way conductive role, and the force of water flowing into the cavity is balanced, which is convenient for cleaning and has a better effect on collecting hair debris.

[0092] Fifth, the lint collector is designed to be visually visible during collection, increasing user interaction while reducing operational complexity. The entire lint collector can be made of translucent acrylic, allowing users to clearly see the contents of the chamber. When cleaning is required, the ball twists open to rinse away the lint. The device can then be placed back into the washing machine drum or the lifting ribs for easy operation.

[0093] It is further understood that in the present disclosure, "plurality" refers to two or more than two, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a", "the" and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0094] It will be further understood that the terms "first," "second," and the like are used to describe various types of information, but such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish information of the same type from one another and do not indicate a particular order or level of importance. In fact, the terms "first," "second," and the like are fully interchangeable. For example, first information could be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information could be referred to as first information without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0095] It is further understood that although operations are described in a particular order in the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring that the operations be performed in the particular order shown or in a serial order, or that all of the operations shown be performed to obtain the desired results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0096] Other embodiments of the present disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the utility model disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

[0097] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lint collector, characterized in that: include: A first half shell (101) and a second half shell (102) that are detachably connected, wherein the first half shell (101) and the second half shell (102) together form a cavity (103); The first half shell (101) and the second half shell (102) both have a shell wall (104), the shell wall (104) has a one-way communication portion, the one-way communication portion is communicated with the cavity (103), and the one-way communication portion is communicated with the outside of the cavity (103); The one-way communication portion is configured such that: the one-way communication portion can conduct fluid from the outside of the cavity (103) to the inside of the cavity (103), and the one-way communication portion can prevent fluid from flowing from the inside of the cavity (103) to the outside of the cavity (103), or, The one-way communication portion is configured such that resistance of fluid flowing from outside the cavity (103) to inside the cavity (103) is smaller than resistance of fluid flowing from inside the cavity (103) to outside the cavity (103).

2. The lint collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The one-way communication portion includes a one-way communication piece provided on the shell wall (104) and / or a one-way flow channel formed on the shell wall (104).

3. The lint collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The one-way communication portion comprises a first communication portion (105) and a second communication portion (106) that are communicated with each other, the first communication portion (105) being configured as a straight channel extending along a fixed direction, the second communication portion (106) being configured as a bent channel, and the second communication portion (106) configured as a bent channel comprising a bent portion (1061) and an inclined portion (1062); One end of the inclined portion (1062) is in communication with the cavity (103), and the other end is in communication with one end of the bent portion (1061); the other end of the bent portion (1061) is in communication with the first communicating portion (105); one end of the first communicating portion (105) is in communication with the inclined portion (1062), and the other end is in communication with the outside of the cavity (103); The end of the first communicating portion (105) communicating with the outside of the cavity (103) is a conducting end, used for conducting the fluid to flow from the outside of the cavity (103) to the inside of the cavity (103), and the end of the first communicating portion (105) communicating with the inclined portion (1062) is a blocking end, used for blocking the fluid from flowing from the inside of the cavity (103) to the outside of the cavity (103).

4. The lint collector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first half shell (101) and the second half shell (102) are both constructed as hemispherical shells with a cavity inside, and the cavity (103) is a spherical cavity.

5. The lint collector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of one-way communication portions are provided, and the plurality of one-way communication portions are arranged at intervals on the shell wall (104).

6. The lint collector according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of conducting ends in the plurality of one-way communicating portions are arranged in a ring on the shell wall (104) to form a conducting group, and the center of the ring line where the conducting group is located coincides with the center of the spherical cavity.

7. The lint collector according to claim 6, characterized in that: The conductive group comprises a first conductive group (2) and a second conductive group (3); the annular line where the first conductive group (2) is located coincides with a dividing line (1021) between the first half shell (101) and the second half shell (102); and the annular surface where the second conductive group (3) is located is perpendicular to the annular surface where the first conductive group (2) is located.

8. The lint collector according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the first half shell (101) and the second half shell (102) is a transparent or translucent shell.

9. The lint collector according to claim 3, characterized in that: An acute angle α is formed between the first connecting portion (105) and the bent portion (1061), wherein 20°≤α≤40°, or α=30°.

10. A lifting rib, characterized in that: include: A lifting rib housing and a lint collector according to any one of claims 1 to 9 arranged in the lifting rib housing.

11. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: The lifting rib according to claim 10 and / or the lint collector according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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