Mounting base and clothes dryer

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mounting base and a clothes dryer. The mounting base comprises a base plate, a first air duct shell and a second air duct shell. One end of the first air duct shell is integrally formed on the base plate, the other end of the first air duct shell extends upwards to form a first air duct groove with an upward opening, the bottom edge of the second air duct shell is correspondingly connected with the top edge of the first air duct shell, and a second air duct groove with a downward opening is formed in the second air duct shell. The second air duct groove and the first air duct groove are both in an arc shape, an air supply channel is defined between the second air duct groove and the first air duct groove, the air supply channel is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and the air inlet area of the air inlet is larger than the air outlet area of the air outlet; the base plate is further provided with an installation position used for installing a driving motor, and the installation position, the first air duct shell and the second air duct shell are arranged in a staggered mode. The base plate and the first air duct shell are integrally formed, so that the strength of the base on the assembling structure is improved, and meanwhile, the mounting space of the base is fully utilized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothes dryers, and in particular to a mounting base and a clothes dryer. Background Art

[0002] A clothes dryer is a household appliance that uses heated air to instantly evaporate and dry washed clothes. This is particularly important during winter in northern China and during the return of the south wind, when clothes are difficult to dry. Dryers are also widely used in industrial production to dry fabrics and improve production efficiency. As the primary supporting structure in a clothes dryer, the base has a significant impact on its overall assembly. However, in current bases, components are manufactured separately and then assembled, compromising assembly efficiency and failing to ensure structural strength. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a mounting base and a clothes dryer, which improves the strength of the base in the assembly structure through the integral molding design of the base plate and the first air duct shell. At the same time, the arc-shaped air supply channel formed between the first air duct shell and the second air duct shell fully utilizes the installation space of the base while ensuring sufficient air volume.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] On the one hand, a mounting base is provided, comprising: a substrate, a first air duct shell and a second air duct shell; one end of the first air duct shell is integrally formed on the substrate, and the other end extends upward to form a first air duct groove opening upward, the bottom edge of the second air duct shell is correspondingly connected to the top edge of the first air duct shell, and a second air duct groove opening downward is formed in the second air duct shell, the second air duct groove and the first air duct groove are both arc-shaped, and an air supply channel is defined between the two, the air supply channel has an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet area of ​​the air inlet is larger than the air outlet area of ​​the air outlet; the substrate is also provided with a mounting position for installing a drive motor, and the mounting position is staggered with the first air duct shell and the second air duct shell.

[0006] Furthermore, a plurality of heat dissipation holes are provided at the bottom of the installation position.

[0007] Furthermore, the inner wall surface of the installation position is provided with a heat dissipation position for installing a heat dissipation fan, and the height of the heat dissipation position in the vertical direction is higher than the height of the heat dissipation hole.

[0008] Furthermore, the first air duct shell and the second air duct shell are combined to form an air duct shell group, and the air duct shell group has a first end and a second end, the first end is formed with the rectangular air inlet, and the second end is formed with the circular air outlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the first end and the second end are bent and continued in the same direction, so that the air duct shell assembly is in a T-shape.

[0010] Furthermore, the installation position is arranged between the inner side of the first end and the inner side of the second end.

[0011] Furthermore, a press position is provided on the base plate, and the press position is arranged on the outside of the air duct shell group and close to the second end.

[0012] Furthermore, the first air duct shell and the second air duct shell are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a buckle protruding from the first air duct shell and a latching position provided on the second air duct shell.

[0014] On the other hand, a clothes dryer is provided, comprising the above-mentioned mounting base.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: the mounting base comprises three major components: a base plate, a first air duct shell, and a second air duct shell. One end of the first air duct shell is integrally formed with the base plate, and the other end extends upward to form a first air duct groove with an upward opening. This design reduces the number of independent components, not only simplifying the assembly process, but also enhancing the overall stability of the base. The bottom edge of the second air duct shell is precisely docked with the top edge of the first air duct shell, and a second air duct groove with a downward opening is constructed inside it. The two together form an arc-shaped air supply channel. This channel design not only makes full use of the installation space of the base, but also ensures uniform distribution and accelerated flow of air in the channel through its unique arc-shaped structure, thereby optimizing air supply efficiency. An air inlet and an air outlet are respectively provided at both ends of the air supply channel, where the area of ​​the air inlet is larger than that of the air outlet. This design can ensure that sufficient air volume enters the channel and is output through the air outlet at an appropriate flow rate and flow rate to meet the drying needs of different clothes. In addition, a mounting position specifically for installing the drive motor is reserved on the base plate. This mounting position is cleverly staggered with the first air duct shell and the second air duct shell, avoiding structural conflicts and ensuring the smooth operation of the system.

[0016] In practice, a drive motor drives a fan or blower to generate airflow, which is then heated by a heating element and then flows into a curved air channel, ultimately blowing onto the clothes inside the dryer for rapid drying. This design not only improves energy efficiency but also allows for flexible adaptation to different clothing drying needs by adjusting the size of the air inlet and outlet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples.

[0018] Figure 1 The three-dimensional mounting base of the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 The three-dimensional mounting base of the embodiment of the present application Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 3 The three-dimensional mounting base of the embodiment of the present application Figure 3 ;

[0021] Figure 4 A top view of the mounting base according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of the substrate and the first air duct shell described in an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] In the figure: 1. Base plate; 2. Air duct shell assembly; 201. First air duct shell; 202. Second air duct shell; 203. First end; 204. Second end; 3. Mounting position; 301. Heat dissipation hole; 302. Heat dissipation position; 4. Air inlet; 5. Air outlet; 6. Press position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved more clearly, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and can refer to internal communication between two components or interaction 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.

[0026] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0027] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a mounting base, including: a substrate 1, a first air duct shell 201 and a second air duct shell 202; one end of the first air duct shell 201 is integrally formed on the substrate 1, and the other end extends upward to form a first air duct groove with an opening facing upward, the bottom edge of the second air duct shell 202 is correspondingly connected to the top edge of the first air duct shell 201, and a second air duct groove with an opening facing downward is formed in the second air duct shell 202, the second air duct groove and the first air duct groove are both arc-shaped, and an air supply channel is defined between the two, and the air supply channel has an air inlet 4 and an air outlet 5, and the air inlet area of ​​the air inlet 4 is larger than the air outlet area of ​​the air outlet 5; the substrate 1 is also provided with a mounting position 3 for installing a drive motor, and the mounting position 3 is staggered with the first air duct shell 201 and the second air duct shell 202.

[0028] Based on the above solution, the design significantly improves the assembly efficiency and structural strength through an integrated structure, while optimizing the air supply system and achieving an efficient and uniform clothing drying effect. Specifically, the mounting base includes three major components: a base plate 1, a first air duct shell 201, and a second air duct shell 202. One end of the first air duct shell 201 is integrally formed with the base plate 1, and the other end extends upward to form a first air duct groove with an upward opening. This design reduces the number of independent components, not only simplifies the assembly process, but also enhances the overall stability of the base. The bottom edge of the second air duct shell 202 is precisely docked with the top edge of the first air duct shell 201, and its internal structure is equipped with a second air duct groove with a downward opening. The two are combined to form an arc-shaped air supply channel. This channel design not only makes full use of the installation space of the base, but also ensures the uniform distribution and accelerated flow of air in the channel through its unique arc-shaped structure, thereby optimizing the air supply efficiency.

[0029] An air inlet 4 and an air outlet 5 are located at each end of the air supply channel. The inlet 4 is larger than the outlet 5. This design ensures sufficient airflow enters the channel and is output through the outlet 5 at an appropriate flow rate and flow rate to meet the drying requirements of different clothes. Furthermore, a mounting position 3 specifically for the drive motor is reserved on the base plate 1. This mounting position 3 is cleverly staggered with the first and second air duct housings 201, 202, avoiding structural conflicts and ensuring smooth system operation.

[0030] In practice, the drive motor drives the fan or blower to generate airflow, which is heated by the heating element and then enters the curved air supply channel, ultimately blowing toward the clothes inside the dryer, achieving rapid drying. This design not only improves energy efficiency but also allows for flexible adaptation to different clothing drying requirements by adjusting the size of the air inlet 4 and air outlet 5.

[0031] In summary, the mounting base and dryer provided in the embodiments of the present application significantly improve assembly efficiency, structural strength, and drying effect through an integrated design and optimized air supply system, bringing revolutionary progress to the design and production of dryers. They are particularly suitable for quick drying of clothes in the northern winter and humid weather in the south. They are also widely used in industrial production, effectively improving the production efficiency of fabric drying.

[0032] Furthermore, the bottom of the mounting position 3 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 301. These holes 301 operate based on the principles of heat conduction and convection. Through natural or forced convection, they rapidly dissipate heat from the bottom of the mounting position 3, achieving temperature equilibrium and ensuring that the drive motor operates within a safe temperature range. The ingenious design of multiple heat dissipation holes 301 at the bottom of the mounting position 3 not only significantly enhances the heat dissipation performance of the dryer's drive motor but also provides multiple beneficial effects. The heat dissipation holes 301 provide an effective heat dissipation channel for the motor, allowing it to promptly dissipate heat generated during operation, preventing overheating and thus extending its service life and ensuring stable operation of the dryer. This design also optimizes space utilization without adding additional volume or weight, maintaining the compactness and lightweight nature of the base. Furthermore, the excellent heat dissipation performance means that the dryer maintains low noise and low temperature during operation, creating a more comfortable user environment. In summary, this innovative design not only improves the overall performance of the dryer but also enhances the user experience, making it a significant improvement in dryer design worthy of widespread adoption.

[0033] Furthermore, the inner wall surface of the mounting position 3 is provided with a heat dissipation position 302 for installing a heat dissipation fan, and the height of the heat dissipation position 302 in the vertical direction is higher than the height of the heat dissipation hole 301. The heat dissipation position 302 for installing a heat dissipation fan is added to the inner wall surface of the mounting position 3, and the height of the heat dissipation position 302 in the vertical direction is higher than the height of the heat dissipation hole 301. This innovative design significantly optimizes the heat dissipation system of the dryer. In terms of working principle, the heat dissipation fan acts as an active heat dissipation element, generating airflow through rotation, forcibly dissipating the heat accumulated inside the mounting position 3, and forming an efficient heat dissipation channel. Due to the height design of the heat dissipation position 302, the airflow can first pass through the heating elements such as the motor, and then be discharged through the heat dissipation hole 301, using the temperature gradient to improve the heat dissipation efficiency. The heat dissipation hole 301 acts as an auxiliary heat dissipation channel, further reducing the temperature inside the mounting position 3 through natural convection. The benefits of this design include significantly improving heat dissipation efficiency, ensuring motor stability and reliability during long-term operation; extending motor life and reducing wear and aging of internal components; improving the overall stability of the dryer system, avoiding performance degradation or failure; optimizing the user experience and reducing operating noise and temperature; and enhancing design flexibility, providing more room for adjustment and optimization of the dryer's cooling system. In summary, this innovative design not only improves the dryer's heat dissipation performance, but also enhances its stability and durability, bringing significant progress to dryer design and production.

[0034] In some embodiments, the first and second duct housings 201, 202 combine to form an air duct housing assembly 2. The air duct housing assembly 2 has a first end 203 and a second end 204. The first end 203 is formed with a rectangular air inlet 4, and the second end 204 is formed with a circular air outlet 5. The first end 203 is meticulously designed with a rectangular air inlet 4. This design maximizes the airflow inlet area while reducing airflow resistance, ensuring that the heated air can smoothly enter the air supply duct. The second end 204, on the other hand, is cleverly designed with a circular air outlet 5. This circular shape is not only aesthetically pleasing but, more importantly, optimizes airflow distribution, reducing turbulence and noise during exhaust, providing a quieter user experience. The air supply duct, as the core component of this design, primarily transports air heated by the heating element to dry clothes. The internal flow channel structure of the air duct housing assembly 2 has been carefully optimized to more effectively guide the heated air through the clothes, ensuring even and rapid drying. In addition, the design of the air duct shell group 2 is highly flexible and can be adjusted and optimized according to the drying requirements of different dryer models to achieve the best drying effect.

[0035] At the same time, the first end 203 and the second end 204 are curved and extended in the same direction, forming a T-shape for the air duct housing. The T-shaped air duct housing assembly 2 is not only aesthetically pleasing but, more importantly, it more effectively utilizes the installation space of the base plate 1. Given the limited space within the dryer, this design maximizes every inch of space, ensuring a compact and stable installation of the air duct system on the base plate 1. Furthermore, the T-shape also makes the air duct housing more structurally stable, improving overall stability and durability.

[0036] Optionally, the mounting position 3 is located between the inner side of the first end 203 and the inner side of the second end 204. Mounting position 3 is cleverly positioned within the interior space of the T-shaped air duct housing, that is, between the inner sides of the first end 203 (air inlet 4) and the second end 204 (air outlet 5). This design not only maximizes the use of the dryer's internal space, improving space efficiency, but also reduces vibration and noise from external components, providing a quieter user environment. Furthermore, the design should consider ease of maintenance, such as designing easily removable sections of the air duct housing to allow quick access and replacement of components on mounting position 3 when needed. This innovative design not only makes the overall dryer structure more compact but also provides design flexibility, allowing the size, location, and number of mounting positions 3 to be adjusted to meet specific heat dissipation and performance requirements based on different dryer models and configurations.

[0037] Furthermore, the base plate 1 is provided with a press station 6, which is located outside the air duct housing assembly 2 and near the second end 204. By rationally arranging the press station 6 and the air duct housing assembly 2, the internal space of the clothes dryer is maximized, improving the compactness and efficiency of the overall structure. Furthermore, the layout design of the press station 6 facilitates maintenance, reduces maintenance difficulty and costs, and increases the availability and service life of the equipment.

[0038] It is worth mentioning that the first air duct shell 201 and the second air duct shell 202 are connected by a snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure achieves a tight connection between the first air duct shell 201 and the second air duct shell 202 through precise size design and material selection. This connection method does not require additional screws or other fasteners, and can ensure the stability and sealing of the air duct shell group 2, avoiding airflow leakage and noise generation. The air duct shell group 2 with a snap-fit ​​structure is more convenient during the assembly process. Workers only need to align the first air duct shell 201 and the second air duct shell 202, and then press lightly to achieve connection. This not only reduces the difficulty of assembly, but also improves production efficiency and reduces manufacturing costs. When a part of the air duct shell group 2 needs to be repaired or replaced, the snap-fit ​​structure makes disassembly easier. Workers only need to gently push the snap-fit ​​part to easily separate the first air duct shell 201 and the second air duct shell 202 without worrying about damaging other parts or destroying the overall structure.

[0039] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a buckle protruding from the first air duct housing 201 and a latching position on the second air duct housing 202. The buckle is a key component of the snap-fit ​​structure, protruding from a specific position on the first air duct housing 201. The buckle's shape and dimensions are precisely designed to ensure a tight fit with the latching position on the second air duct housing 202. The buckle is typically made of an elastic material to accommodate even minor dimensional differences during the connection process, ensuring a stable connection. The latching position is located on the second air duct housing 202 at a position corresponding to the buckle. Its shape and dimensions match the buckle to ensure a tight fit. The design of the latching position takes into account the insertion and securing process of the buckle, allowing it to slide smoothly into and secure in the latching position, forming a stable connection. When connecting the first and second air duct housings 201 and 202, workers simply align the buckle with the latching position and gently press to achieve a tight connection. The buckle's elastic design allows it to accommodate even minor dimensional differences, ensuring a stable and leak-tight connection.

[0040] On the other hand, a clothes dryer is provided, comprising the above-mentioned mounting base.

[0041] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other positions or relationships are used solely for ease of description and simplified operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meaning.

[0042] Throughout this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment" or "example" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0043] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0044] The technical principles of the present application have been described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are intended solely to explain the principles of the present application and are not to be construed in any way as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art will be able to devise other specific implementations of the present application without inventive effort, and such implementations will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A mounting base, characterized in that: include: A substrate (1), a first air duct shell (201) and a second air duct shell (202); one end of the first air duct shell (201) is integrally formed on the substrate (1), and the other end extends upward to form a first air duct groove with an upward opening, the bottom edge of the second air duct shell (202) is correspondingly connected to the top edge of the first air duct shell (201), and a second air duct groove with a downward opening is formed in the second air duct shell (202), the second air duct groove and the first air duct groove are both arc-shaped, and an air supply channel is defined between the two, the air supply channel has an air inlet (4) and an air outlet (5), the air inlet area of ​​the air inlet (4) is larger than the air outlet area of ​​the air outlet (5); the substrate (1) is also provided with a mounting position (3) for mounting a drive motor, and the mounting position (3) is staggered with the first air duct shell (201) and the second air duct shell (202).

2. The mounting base according to claim 1, wherein: A plurality of heat dissipation holes (301) are provided at the bottom of the installation position (3).

3. The mounting base according to claim 2, wherein: The inner wall surface of the installation position (3) is provided with a heat dissipation position (302) for installing a heat dissipation fan, and the height of the heat dissipation position (302) in the vertical direction is higher than the height of the heat dissipation hole (301).

4. The mounting base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The first air duct shell (201) and the second air duct shell (202) are combined to form an air duct shell group (2), the air duct shell group (2) having a first end (203) and a second end (204), the first end (203) forming the rectangular air inlet (4), and the second end (204) forming the circular air outlet (5).

5. The mounting base according to claim 4, wherein: The first end (203) and the second end (204) are both bent and continued in the same direction, so that the air duct shell assembly (2) is in a T-shape.

6. The mounting base according to claim 5, wherein: The mounting position (3) is arranged between the inner side of the first end (203) and the inner side of the second end (204).

7. The mounting base according to claim 5, wherein: A press position (6) is also provided on the base plate (1), and the press position (6) is arranged outside the air duct shell group (2) and close to the second end (204).

8. The mounting base according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first air duct shell (201) and the second air duct shell (202) are connected via a snap-fit ​​structure.

9. The mounting base according to claim 8, wherein: The snap-fit ​​structure comprises a snap fastener protruding from the first air duct shell (201) and a snap position provided on the second air duct shell (202).

10. A clothes dryer, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting base according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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