Hot air inlet structure of energy-saving dryer

By designing a compact air cavity channel and hot air intake structure in the washer-dryer, the heat of the dryer itself is used to pre-heat and secondary heat the air, solving the problem of insufficient heat utilization in the existing technology and achieving energy saving, consumption reduction and uniform drying effect.

CN223484710UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28SHAANXI JINLI MACHINERY EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423045548.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing washer-dryers cannot effectively utilize the heat they generate during the drying process, resulting in increased power consumption and failing to meet usage requirements.

Method used

An energy-saving hot air intake structure for a dryer is designed. By opening an air inlet at the bottom of the dryer body, a compact air cavity channel is formed between the side guard plate and the dryer body. The air is initially heated by the dryer's own heat, and then further heated by the radiator and fan. Finally, the hot air is delivered into the inner drum, achieving effective utilization of heat.

Benefits of technology

It enables hot air to quickly reach the preset temperature, reduces the energy consumption of the dryer, ensures that clothes are heated evenly, and improves drying efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an energy-saving dryer hot air inlet structure which comprises a dryer body and a drying door, a radiator is arranged at the top of the dryer body, a fan is connected to one side of the radiator, a side protection plate is arranged on one side of the dryer body, and the drying door is arranged at the front end of the dryer body. A control panel is arranged on one side of the drying door and externally connected with a power device, an air inlet is formed in the front end of the drying machine body, an outer roller is arranged in the drying machine body, an inner roller is sleeved with the outer roller, a connecting pipe is arranged at the output end of the fan, and a fan is arranged in the connecting pipe. The energy-saving type dryer hot air inlet structure aims at solving the problem that existing drying equipment cannot effectively utilize heat generated by a dryer, the heat generated by the dryer cannot be effectively utilized, the heat generated by the dryer cannot be effectively utilized, and the energy-saving effect is achieved. And the power consumption of the equipment is increased day by day.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of washing and drying machine technology, specifically to an energy-saving hot air intake structure for a dryer. Background Technology

[0002] A washer-dryer is an appliance that integrates washing (i.e., laundry) and drying functions. It can remove stains from clothes through water flow, detergent and mechanical action, just like a washing machine, and after washing, it can dry clothes quickly by using heating, ventilation and other technologies, reducing the drying time. It is especially suitable for humid environments or environments lacking drying space.

[0003] Most existing washer-dryers use a direct air intake structure, which directly draws in external air, heats and cools it, and then sends the heated air into the inner drum. During the washing process, the dryer itself also generates some heat. However, existing drying equipment cannot effectively utilize the heat generated by the dryer itself, resulting in increasing power consumption and failing to meet usage requirements. Therefore, we propose an energy-saving hot air intake structure for dryers. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an energy-saving hot air intake structure for a dryer to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an energy-saving dryer hot air intake structure, comprising a dryer body and a drying door. A radiator is installed on the top of the dryer body, and a fan is connected to one side of the radiator. A side guard plate is installed on one side of the dryer body. A drying door is installed at the front end of the dryer body, and a control panel is installed on one side of the drying door. A power supply device is connected to the control panel. An air inlet is opened at the front end of the dryer body. An outer drum is installed inside the dryer body, and an inner drum is fitted inside the outer drum. A connecting pipe is installed at the output end of the fan, and an air outlet is installed at the end of the connecting pipe away from the fan. The air outlet at the end of the air outlet is located inside the inner drum.

[0006] Preferably, a side guard plate is provided on one side of the dryer body, and the side guard plate, the outer drum and the outer shell of the dryer body together form an air cavity channel.

[0007] Preferably, the airflow in the air cavity channel forms a hot airflow from the air inlet, radiator, fan, connecting pipe, air outlet pipe to the inner roller.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting pipe has a conical shape, with the constricted end connected to the fan and the flared end connected to the air outlet pipe.

[0009] Preferably, the inner roller and the outer roller are coaxially fitted together, and the inner roller has through holes evenly distributed on its surface.

[0010] Preferably, a tapered tube is provided between the radiator and the fan, with the flared end of the tapered tube connected to the radiator and the constricted end of the tapered tube connected to the fan.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. This utility model opens an air inlet at the bottom of the dryer body, and forms a compact air cavity channel between the side guard plate and the dryer body. When the outside air is drawn into the air cavity channel by the fan, the air is initially heated by the heat generated by the dryer body itself. After effectively utilizing the heat generated by the dryer, the hot air is then transported to the fan through the radiator for secondary heating, so that the hot air can quickly reach the preset temperature requirement. Finally, the hot air is sent into the dryer, which achieves the effect of energy saving and emission reduction, so as to reduce the energy consumption of the dryer.

[0013] 2. The radiator and the fan of this utility model are connected by a tapered tube, and the constricted end is connected to the fan to ensure that the outside air can be quickly absorbed into the fan for heating and transportation. The output end of the fan is connected to the constricted end of the connecting tube. When transporting hot air, the hot air transportation area is gradually increased, which effectively ensures that the clothes inside the dryer are heated evenly and improves the working efficiency of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the hot air intake structure of an energy-saving dryer according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the hot air inlet structure of an energy-saving dryer according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the hot air inlet structure of an energy-saving dryer according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the hot air intake structure of an energy-saving dryer according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the hot air inlet structure of an energy-saving dryer according to the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Dryer body; 2. Side panel; 3. Air inlet; 4. Drying door; 5. Radiator; 6. Fan; 7. Control panel; 8. Conical tube; 9. Connecting pipe; 10. Air cavity channel; 11. Outer drum; 12. Inner drum; 13. Air outlet pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 5 An energy-saving hot air intake structure for a dryer:

[0024] The dryer includes a main body 1 and a drying door 4. A radiator 5 is installed on the top of the main body 1, and a fan 6 is connected to one side of the radiator 5. A side guard plate 2 is installed on one side of the main body 1. The side guard plate 2, the outer drum 11 and the outer shell of the main body 1 together form an air cavity channel 10. The airflow in the air cavity channel 10 is formed by the air inlet 3, the radiator 5, the fan 6, the connecting pipe 9, the air outlet 13 to the inner drum 12 to form a hot airflow. A drying door 4 is installed at the front end of the main body 1. A control panel 7 is installed on one side of the drying door 4. A power supply device is connected to the control panel 7. An air inlet 3 is opened at the front end of the main body 1. An outer drum 11 is installed inside the main body 1. An inner drum 12 is installed inside the outer drum 11. A connecting pipe 9 is installed at the output end of the fan 6. An air outlet 13 is installed at the end of the connecting pipe 9 away from the fan 6. The air outlet at the end of the air outlet 13 is located inside the inner drum 12.

[0025] In this embodiment, during use, the clothes to be washed are placed inside the dryer and the drying door 4 is closed. The dryer is started by connecting an external power supply device to the control panel 7. When the clothes need to be dried, the fan 6 starts working and continuously draws in outside air. The outside air flows into the air cavity channel 10 through the air inlet 3. At this time, the heat generated by the dryer body 1 is used to initially heat up the air. After effectively utilizing the heat generated by the dryer, the hot air is then transported to the fan 6 through the radiator 5 for secondary heating so that the hot air quickly reaches the preset temperature requirement. Finally, the hot air is sent into the dryer to dry the clothes inside the dryer, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the dryer. The radiator 5 and the fan 6 are connected by a tapered tube 8, and the constricted end is connected to the fan 6 to ensure that outside air can be quickly absorbed into the fan 6 for heating and transportation. The output end of the fan 6 is connected to the constricted end of the connecting pipe 9. When transporting hot air, the hot air transportation area is gradually increased to effectively ensure that the clothes inside the dryer are heated evenly.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-4 A side guard plate 2 is provided on one side of the dryer body 1. The side guard plate 2, the outer drum 11 and the outer shell of the dryer body 1 together form an air cavity channel 10. An air inlet 3 is opened at the bottom of the dryer body 1. The side guard plate 2 and the dryer body 1 form a compact air cavity channel 10. Under the action of the fan 6, it can ensure that the outside air is quickly absorbed into the air cavity channel 10. At the same time, the heat of the dryer body 1 is used for initial heating, so that the heat is effectively utilized.

[0027] Reference Figures 3-5The connecting pipe 9 has a conical structure. The constricted end of the connecting pipe 9 is connected to the fan 6, and the flared end of the connecting pipe 9 is connected to the air outlet pipe 13. When conveying hot air, the hot air conveying area is gradually increased, which effectively ensures that the clothes inside the dryer are heated evenly and improves the working efficiency of the device.

[0028] Reference Figures 4-5 The inner drum 12 and the outer drum 11 are coaxially assembled, and the inner drum 12 has through holes evenly distributed on its surface. The coaxial drum structure makes the entire dryer more compact and saves space. The coaxial arrangement allows heat energy to be transferred to the clothes more directly, improving heat transfer efficiency, thereby speeding up the drying process and increasing drying efficiency.

[0029] Reference Figures 3-5 A tapered tube 8 is provided between the radiator 5 and the fan 6. The flared end of the tapered tube 8 is connected to the radiator 5, and the constricted end of the tapered tube 8 is connected to the fan 6, ensuring that outside air can be quickly absorbed into the fan 6 for heating and delivery, thus improving the performance of the device.

[0030] Working principle: During use, the clothes to be washed are placed inside the dryer and the drying door 4 is closed. The dryer is started by connecting an external power supply through the control panel 7. When drying is required, the fan 6 starts working and continuously draws in outside air. The outside air flows into the air cavity channel 10 through the air inlet 3. At this time, the heat generated by the dryer body 1 is used to initially heat the air. After effectively utilizing the heat generated by the dryer, the hot air is then transported to the fan 6 through the radiator 5 for secondary heating, so that the hot air quickly reaches the preset temperature requirement. Finally, the hot air is sent into the dryer to dry the clothes inside, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the dryer. The radiator 5 and the fan 6 are connected by a tapered pipe 8, and the constricted end is connected to the fan 6 to ensure that outside air can be quickly absorbed into the fan 6 for heating and transportation. The output end of the fan 6 is connected to the constricted end of the connecting pipe 9. When transporting hot air, the hot air transportation area is gradually increased to effectively ensure that the clothes inside the dryer are heated evenly.

[0031] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An energy-saving hot air intake structure for a dryer, comprising a dryer body (1) and a drying door (4), characterized in that: The dryer body (1) is provided with a radiator (5) on the top, a fan (6) is connected to one side of the radiator (5), a side guard plate (2) is provided on one side of the dryer body (1), a drying door (4) is provided at the front end of the dryer body (1), a control panel (7) is provided on one side of the drying door (4), a power supply device is connected to the control panel (7), an air inlet (3) is provided at the front end of the dryer body (1), an outer roller (11) is provided inside the dryer body (1), an inner roller (12) is fitted inside the outer roller (11), a connecting pipe (9) is provided at the output end of the fan (6), an air outlet pipe (13) is provided at the end of the connecting pipe (9) away from the fan (6), and the air outlet at the end of the air outlet pipe (13) is located inside the inner roller (12).

2. The energy-saving dryer hot air inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side guard plate (2) is provided on one side of the dryer body (1), and the side guard plate (2), the outer drum (11) and the outer shell of the dryer body (1) together form an air cavity channel (10).

3. The energy-saving dryer hot air inlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The airflow in the air cavity channel (10) is formed by the air inlet (3), radiator (5), fan (6), connecting pipe (9), and air outlet pipe (13) to the inner roller (12) to form a hot airflow.

4. The energy-saving dryer hot air inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (9) has a conical structure. The constricted end of the connecting pipe (9) is connected to the fan (6), and the flared end of the connecting pipe (9) is connected to the air outlet pipe (13).

5. The energy-saving dryer hot air inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner roller (12) and the outer roller (11) are coaxially fitted together, and the inner roller (12) has through holes evenly distributed on its surface.

6. The energy-saving dryer hot air inlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A tapered tube (8) is provided between the radiator (5) and the fan (6). The flared end of the tapered tube (8) is connected to the radiator (5), and the constricted end of the tapered tube (8) is connected to the fan (6).