Stirrer of clothes treating equipment and clothes treating equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clothes treatment, and provides a stirrer of clothes treatment equipment and the clothes treatment equipment. The stirrer of the clothes treating equipment comprises a stirring part and a filtering part, a water filtering space extending in the first direction is formed in the stirring part, and an inlet and outlet hole communicated with the water filtering space is formed in the stirring part; the filtering piece is arranged in the water filtering space and extends in the first direction, and a plurality of filter screen parts are arranged on the filtering piece in the first direction at intervals. The plurality of filter screen parts can reasonably utilize the space of the water filtering space along the first direction, so that the filter screen parts at all positions of the water filtering space along the first direction can filter water. In the process that the water enters and is discharged out of the water filtering space, the multiple filter screen parts can filter the water entering the water filtering space from different positions, so that the filtering effect of the filtering piece is improved, the capacity of the stirrer for collecting plush and flock in the water is improved, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a mixer and clothing processing equipment for clothing processing. Background Technology

[0002] Agitator washing machines have an agitator rod in the center of the inner tub. The agitator rod rotates back and forth at different speeds depending on the texture of the clothes, the degree of dirt, and the quality of the laundry, to rub the clothes and thoroughly remove stains.

[0003] Some agitator washing machines have a filter screen inside the agitator to filter and absorb lint and hair from the water. The filter screen is usually located at the bottom of the agitator. However, the agitator is quite long, and its internal space is large in the length direction. As a result, some water entering the agitator is discharged before it comes into contact with the filter screen. The filtration effect of the filter screen is limited, and its ability to collect lint and hair is poor, which affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a stirrer for a garment processing device and a garment processing device.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides an agitator for a garment processing device, comprising:

[0006] A stirring component, wherein the interior of the stirring component is provided with a water filtration space extending in a first direction, and the stirring component is provided with an inlet and outlet hole communicating with the water filtration space;

[0007] A filter element is disposed within the water filtration space. The filter element extends along the first direction and has multiple filter screens spaced apart along the first direction.

[0008] The agitator of the garment processing equipment provided in this application has a filtration space extending along a first direction inside the agitator. The agitator has inlet and outlet holes communicating with the filtration space, allowing water to enter and exit the filtration space through the inlet and outlet holes. A filter element is disposed in the filtration space and extends along the first direction. The filter element has multiple filter screens spaced apart along the first direction. The multiple filter screens can filter water entering the filtration space from different positions, thereby improving the filtration effect of the filter element, enhancing the agitator's ability to collect lint and hair from the water, and improving the user experience.

[0009] In some embodiments, the filter element is a retractable structure, and the height of the filter element along the first direction is adjustable to accommodate the stirring element of different heights.

[0010] In some embodiments, the filter element includes a plurality of sockets arranged sequentially along the first direction, and each pair of adjacent sockets is movably connected, with the filter screen portion formed on at least a portion of the sockets.

[0011] In some embodiments, each of the sockets is provided with a connecting cover;

[0012] The first direction is a vertical direction. Among two adjacent sockets, the upper socket has a sleeve portion extending toward the lower socket. A first elastic member is provided inside the sleeve portion, and the first elastic member is elastically connected between the two connecting covers.

[0013] In some embodiments, in two adjacent sockets, the lower connecting cover is provided with an elastic buckle, and the upper sleeve portion is provided with a positioning hole. The elastic buckle is supported at the opening of the sleeve portion. When the elastic buckle is compressed, the lower socket can partially extend into the sleeve portion, and the elastic buckle is positioned and engaged with the positioning hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the resilient snap includes a snap-fit ​​member and a spring, the spring being connected between the snap-fit ​​member and the connecting cover, and the snap-fit ​​member protruding at least partially from the outer peripheral surface of the connecting cover under the elastic force of the spring.

[0015] In some embodiments, the sleeve portion has two positioning holes, which are arranged opposite each other along the radial direction of the sleeve portion. The connecting cover is provided with two elastic buckles, which correspond one-to-one with the two positioning holes.

[0016] In some embodiments, the inner walls of the two opposite ends of the filtration space along the first direction are a top wall and a bottom wall, respectively, and two of the multiple sleeves located at the two ends along the first direction are respectively connected to the top wall and the bottom wall.

[0017] In some embodiments, the connecting cover on the socket near the bottom wall has a claw on the side facing the bottom wall, and the bottom wall has a locking part, the claw engaging with the locking part.

[0018] In some embodiments, the stirring member includes a cylindrical part and a handle part. The interior of the cylindrical part is hollow and closed at one end along the first direction, while an opening is formed at the other end. The handle part covers the opening, and the cylindrical part and the handle part together form the water filtration space.

[0019] A second aspect of this application provides a garment processing apparatus, including a tank and an agitator as described in any of the preceding garment processing apparatuses, wherein the agitator is disposed within the tank. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of the agitator of the clothing processing device described in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of the main sectional view of the agitator of the clothing processing device described in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of the main sectional view of the agitator of the clothing processing device described in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the agitator of the clothing processing equipment described in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partial enlarged exploded view of the agitator of the clothing processing equipment described in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a partial enlarged exploded view of the agitator of the clothing processing equipment described in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a partial enlarged exploded view of the agitator of the clothing processing equipment described in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the socket described in the embodiment of this application.

[0030] Among them, 1. stirring component; 11. filtration space; 12. inlet and outlet holes; 13. cylinder component; 14. handle; 15. mounting cylinder; 16. connecting cover; 17. limiting hole; 2. sleeve component; 21. filter screen; 22. sleeve; 221. positioning hole; 23. connecting cover; 231. claw; 24. first elastic component; 25. elastic buckle; 251. snap-fit ​​component; 252. spring; 31. second elastic component; 4. impeller plate. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the solution of this application will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0032] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application, but this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the first aspect of this application provides a stirrer for a garment processing device, including a stirring element 1 and a filter element.

[0034] The agitator 1 has a water filtration space 11 extending in a first direction inside, and the agitator 1 has an inlet / outlet hole 12 communicating with the water filtration space 11; the filter is disposed in the water filtration space 11, the filter extends in a first direction, and a plurality of filter screens 21 are spaced apart in the first direction on the filter.

[0035] Specifically, the garment processing equipment has a rotating inner tub. An agitator 1 is installed at the bottom of the inner tub. The inner tub rotates, causing the agitator 1 to rotate with it. When clothes are placed in the inner tub and water is added, the agitator 1 stirs the clothes and water, achieving a cleaning effect. The garment processing equipment can be a washing machine. The agitator 1 can be installed at the bottom of the washing machine's inner tub, or alternatively, the bottom of the washing machine's inner tub can be equipped with a pulsator plate 4. The agitator 1 is mounted on the pulsator plate 4, which rotates relative to the inner tub, causing the agitator 1 to rotate.

[0036] The first direction mentioned above can be the extension direction of the agitator 1. The first direction can be the same as the axial direction of the inner tub of the washing machine. The agitator 1 is installed on the bottom of the inner tub and extends towards the opening of the inner tub along the axial direction of the inner tub. The agitator 1 is hollow inside, so that the space inside the agitator 1 serves as the water filtration space 11.

[0037] The filter element extends along the first direction, and a filter screen portion 21 is provided at each position along the first direction. The filter screen portion 21 extends in a direction away from the filter element. A filter screen is provided on the filter screen portion 21. When water passes through the filter screen, lint and hair in the water will adhere to the filter screen.

[0038] The aforementioned inlet / outlet hole 12 is a through hole provided on the outer surface of the agitator 1, allowing water in the inner tank to enter and exit the filtration space 11 through the inlet / outlet hole 12. The inlet / outlet hole 12 can be a round hole, or it can be an elongated hole extending along the first direction; the number of inlet / outlet holes can be multiple, with multiple inlet / outlet holes 12 spaced apart along the first direction on the outer surface of the agitator 1, and some of the inlet / outlet holes 12 can be spaced apart along the direction surrounding the agitator 1, thereby facilitating the entry and exit of water into and out of the filtration space 11 through multiple inlet / outlet holes 12.

[0039] The aforementioned multiple filter sections 21 are spaced apart along a first direction. One filter section 21 can be positioned at one end of the filtration space 11 near the bottom of the inner tub along the first direction, while the remaining multiple filter sections 21 are spaced apart and oriented away from the bottom of the inner tub. The multiple filter sections 21 are distributed spaced apart within the filtration space 11, allowing water at different locations within the filtration space 11 to collect lint and hair through the filter sections 21 at different positions.

[0040] The aforementioned filtration space 11 can be equipped with filter screen sections 21 at various locations along the first direction, including near the bottom of the inner tank of the agitator 1, at the middle of the agitator 1, and at the end of the agitator 1 away from the bottom of the inner tank. This allows multiple filter screen sections 21 to collect lint and hair from the water at various locations along the first direction in the filtration space 11, improving the agitator's ability to collect lint and hair, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0041] The aforementioned multiple filter sections 21 can make reasonable use of the space in the filtration space 11 in the first direction, so that the filter sections 21 at each position in the filtration space 11 along the first direction can be used to filter water. During the process of water entering and exiting the filtration space 11, the water at each position in the filtration space 11 in the first direction can pass through the corresponding filter section 21 before being discharged from the filtration space 11, thereby improving the filtration effect of the filter element in the filtration space 11, enhancing the ability of the clothing processing equipment to collect lint and hair from the water, and improving the user experience.

[0042] In specific use, the agitator of the clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment is installed in the inner tub of the clothing processing equipment. Water is poured into the inner tub and clothing is placed in it. The rotation of the inner tub drives the agitator 1 to rotate. The water in the inner tub enters and exits the filtration space 11 through the inlet and outlet holes 12. When the water flows in the filtration space 11, it can pass through one or more filter screens 21, so that the lint and hair in the water are attached to the filter screens 21 before being discharged from the filtration space 11.

[0043] The agitator of the clothing processing device provided in this application embodiment includes an agitator 1 and a filter element. The agitator 1 has a filtration space 11 extending along a first direction inside. The agitator 1 has inlet and outlet holes 12 communicating with the filtration space 11, allowing water to enter and exit the filtration space 11 through the inlet and outlet holes 12. The filter element is disposed in the filtration space 11 and extends along the first direction. Multiple filter screens 21 are spaced apart along the first direction on the filter element. The multiple filter screens 21 can filter water entering the filtration space 11 from different positions, thereby improving the filtration effect of the filter element, enhancing the agitator's ability to collect lint and hair from the water, and improving the user experience.

[0044] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the filter element is a telescopic structure, and its height along the first direction is adjustable to accommodate agitators 1 of different heights. With this configuration, the filter element's height is adjusted by extending and shortening the telescopic structure, allowing it to be positioned within agitators 1 of different heights. This enables the filter element to adapt to different types of agitators 1, improving its adaptability.

[0045] Specifically, the dimension of the filter element along the first direction is its height. The filter element may include multiple hollow tube structures arranged sequentially along the first direction, with each adjacent tube structure nested together. Each tube structure forms a filter screen portion 21, making the filter element a retractable structure. When two adjacent tube structures move closer together along the first direction, the height of the filter element decreases to accommodate the smaller stirring element 1 along the first direction; when two adjacent tube structures move further apart along the first direction, the height of the filter element increases to accommodate the smaller stirring element 1 along the first direction.

[0046] Alternatively, the filter element can be an elastic rod, with multiple filter screens 21 spaced apart and connected to the outside of the elastic rod. The elastic rod extends and shortens due to elastic deformation in the first direction.

[0047] The dimension of the agitator 1 along the first direction is its length. Different models of washing machines have different inner tub sizes, and therefore different lengths of the agitator 1. The dimension of the filtration space 11 along the first direction increases with the length of the agitator 1; that is, the longer the agitator 1, the larger the length of the filtration space 11 along the first direction. When the filter element is installed on agitators 1 of different lengths, the extendable structure of the filter element extends and shortens along the first direction to adapt to the dimension of the filtration space 11 along the first direction, thus allowing the filter element to be installed in various filtration spaces 11 with different dimensions along the first direction.

[0048] Reference Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, the filter element includes multiple sleeves 2, which are arranged sequentially along a first direction, and each pair of adjacent sleeves 2 are movably connected. At least a portion of the sleeves 2 has a filter screen portion 21 formed on it. This arrangement allows the filter element to extend and shorten as the multiple sleeves 2 move closer and further apart. Each sleeve 2 has a filter screen portion 21. By adjusting the relative positions of two adjacent sleeves 2 at different locations, the distribution of the multiple filter screen portions 21 in the first direction can be adjusted, allowing the filter element to adapt to different water depths in the inner tank.

[0049] Specifically, the inner wall of the filtration space 11 on the side away from the bottom of the inner barrel along the first direction is the top wall, and the inner wall of the filtration space 11 on the side close to the bottom of the inner barrel along the first direction is the bottom wall; along the first direction, the two end sockets 2 of the plurality of sockets 2 are respectively connected to the top wall and the bottom wall.

[0050] The aforementioned socket 2 can be a hollow tube structure. The diameter of the socket 2 can be increased or decreased sequentially along the direction from the top wall to the bottom wall, so that two adjacent sockets 2 can be movably connected. Alternatively, the diameter of one end of the socket 2 can be larger than the diameter of the other end. When multiple sockets 2 are arranged along the first direction, the end of each socket 2 with a larger diameter is located on the side of the end with a smaller diameter closer to the top wall. Or, the end of the socket 2 with a larger diameter can be located on the side of the end with a smaller diameter closer to the top wall, so that two adjacent sockets 2 can be movably connected.

[0051] Alternatively, one can choose to extend one side of the socket 2 along the first direction to form a cylindrical structure with an opening, and insert one socket 2 into the cylindrical structure of another socket 2 to achieve movable connection of adjacent sockets 2.

[0052] Each of the aforementioned sockets 2 may optionally have a filter screen section 21 formed thereon, or at least two sockets 2 may have a filter screen section 21 formed thereon. The filter screen section 21 may optionally include a base plate and a side plate. The base plate surrounds the tubular structure of the socket 2 and is an integral part of the socket 2. The side plate is connected to the base plate and surrounds the base plate, forming a bowl-shaped filter screen. The side plate has a filter screen structure for water to pass through, allowing the filter screen structure to filter water. Alternatively, the filter screen section 21 may be a panel structure with multiple through holes, each containing a filter screen structure. The panel and the socket 2 may also be an integral part of the panel structure.

[0053] By moving the two adjacent sleeves 2 relative to each other, the distance between the two adjacent filter sections 21 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the distribution of the multiple filter sections 21 in the first direction. Since the inner tub has different water levels, adjusting the distribution of the multiple filter sections 21 can adapt to different water levels inside the inner tub.

[0054] For example, when the water level in the inner tank is low, the water surface entering the filtration space 11 is separated from the top wall. The distance between the connecting pieces 2 near the bottom wall can be shorter, while the distance between the connecting pieces 2 near the top wall can be longer. This allows the multiple filter screens 21 to be more densely distributed near the bottom wall, increasing the number of filter screens 21 below the water surface and thus increasing the number of filter screens 21 that the water can contact in the filtration space 11, thereby improving the filtration effect. When the water level in the inner tank is high, filling the filtration space 11, the distance between any two adjacent connecting pieces 2 can be equal, resulting in a uniform distribution of the multiple filter screens 21. This ensures that the multiple filter screens 21 provide a better filtration effect for the water at various locations within the filtration space 11.

[0055] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments, each socket 2 is provided with a connecting cover 23 in a vertical direction. In two adjacent sockets 2, the upper socket 2 has a sleeve portion 22 extending toward the lower socket 2. A first elastic member 24 is disposed within the sleeve portion 22, elastically connecting the two connecting covers 23. This arrangement allows multiple first elastic members 24 to connect multiple sockets 2 to each other, and each first elastic member 24 can apply an elastic force to the connecting covers 23 at both ends, thereby assisting adjacent sockets 2 to move closer or further apart.

[0056] Specifically, a connecting cap 23 can be provided at the top of the socket 2. A sleeve portion 22 extending downwards from the socket 2 forms a sleeve portion 22 below the socket 2. The top of the socket 2 has an installation channel communicating with the sleeve portion 22. A first elastic member 24 is disposed in the sleeve portion 22, such that both ends of the first elastic member 24 along the first direction are respectively connected to the connecting caps 23 on the two sockets 2. Alternatively, a through hole can be provided at the top of the socket 2, communicating with the sleeve portion 22. A connecting cap 23 can be provided in the through hole or in the sleeve portion 22, and the first elastic member 24 is connected to the connecting cap 23 through the through hole and the interior of the sleeve portion 22.

[0057] The upper and lower sides of the connecting cover 23 may be provided with buckles so that the end of the first elastic member 24 is connected to the buckle. Alternatively, protrusions may be formed on the upper and lower sides of the connecting cover 23, and threads may be formed on the outer surface of the protrusions. The first elastic member 24 is a spring, and the end of the spring is connected to the thread on the protrusion so that the protrusion thread limits the spring in the first direction.

[0058] Reference Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, in two adjacent sockets 2, the lower connecting cover 23 is provided with an elastic buckle 25, and the upper sleeve portion 22 is provided with a positioning hole 221. The elastic buckle 25 is supported at the opening of the sleeve portion 22. When the elastic buckle 25 is compressed, the lower socket 2 can partially extend into the sleeve portion 22, and the elastic buckle 25 is positioned and engaged with the positioning hole 221.

[0059] With this configuration, the elastic buckle 25 abuts against the opening of the sleeve part 22, so that two adjacent sleeve parts 2 are stably held in a first position with a greater distance. The elastic buckle 25 is inserted into the positioning hole 221, so that two adjacent sleeve parts 2 are stably held in a second position with a greater distance. By changing the number of two adjacent sleeve parts 2 in the first or second position, the distribution of multiple filter parts 21 in the first direction can be changed, so that the distribution of multiple filter parts 21 is adapted to the water level in the inner tank.

[0060] Specifically, the elastic buckle 25 can be selected to protrude radially outward from the outer side of the sleeve part 22. A through hole is provided on the side wall of the sleeve part 22 as a positioning hole 221. When the distance between two adjacent sleeve parts 2 is far, the first elastic element 24 is in a stretched state. The first elastic element 24 applies an upward elastic force to the connecting cover 23 below the sleeve part 2, so that the elastic buckle 25 abuts against the opening of the sleeve part 22, so that the relative position between the two sleeve parts 2 remains stable.

[0061] When it is necessary to bring two adjacent sockets 2 closer together, the elastic buckle 25 is pressed radially along the sleeve portion 22, causing the elastic buckle 25 to avoid the opening of the sleeve portion 22. At this time, the elastic force of the first elastic element 24 drives the two adjacent sockets 2 closer together, and the connecting cover 23 on the socket 2 can enter the upper sleeve portion 22. When the connecting cover 23 moves to the positioning hole 221 of the sleeve portion 22, the elastic buckle 25 extends from the compressed state and inserts into the positioning hole 221, thereby keeping the distance between the two adjacent sockets 2 stable. At this time, the first elastic element 24 is in a natural state or a compressed state. When the elastic buckle 25 is inserted into the positioning hole 221, pressing the elastic buckle 25 exposed outside the positioning hole 221 compresses the elastic buckle 25 and disengages it from the positioning hole 221, allowing the user to drive the two adjacent sockets 2 away from each other.

[0062] When the elastic buckle 25 on the lower socket 2 is engaged with the opening of the sleeve portion 22 of the upper socket 2, the relative position between the two sockets 2 is the first position. When the elastic buckle 25 on the lower socket 2 is inserted into the positioning hole 221 of the upper socket 2, the relative position between the two sockets 2 is the second position.

[0063] Each pair of adjacent sockets 2 in the plurality of sockets 2 can switch between a first position and a second position. By changing the number of adjacent pairs of sockets 2 in the first or second position, the distribution of the plurality of filter screens 21 in the first direction can be changed. Thus, when there is little water in the inner tank, the adjacent pairs of sockets 2 near the bottom of the tank are in the second position, so that there are more filter screens 21 below the water surface in the filtration space 11, so that the stirring member 1 has a better filtration effect; when there is a lot of water in the inner tank, so that the filtration space 11 is filled with water, each pair of adjacent sockets 2 in the plurality of sockets 2 are in the first position, so that the plurality of filter screens 21 are evenly distributed in the first direction.

[0064] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the elastic buckle 25 includes a snap-fit ​​member 251 and a spring 252, the spring 252 being connected between the snap-fit ​​member 251 and the connecting cover 23, and the snap-fit ​​member 251 protruding at least partially from the outer peripheral surface of the connecting cover 23 under the elastic force of the spring 252.

[0065] This configuration ensures that when the snap-fit ​​251 is pressed, the spring 252 is compressed radially along the sleeve portion 22, causing the snap-fit ​​251 to move toward the connecting cover 23 to avoid the opening of the sleeve portion 22. At the same time, the spring 252 stores energy. When the connecting cover 23 moves to the positioning hole 221, the elastic force stored in the spring 252 can drive the snap-fit ​​251 to automatically snap into the positioning hole 221, improving the ease of operation for users when adjusting the relative positions of two adjacent sleeves 2.

[0066] Specifically, the connecting cover 23 has an outer peripheral surface on its radial side along the sleeve portion 22. A groove can be recessed on this outer peripheral surface, and the locking member 251 is slidably connected in the groove. A spring 252 is disposed between the locking member 251 and the bottom of the groove. The elastic force of the spring 252 causes the locking member 251 to protrude from the groove, and the end of the locking member 251 away from the bottom of the groove protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the connecting cover 23. This allows the locking member 251 to protrude from the outer side of the sleeve portion 2 along the radial direction of the sleeve portion 22. Therefore, when the connecting cover 23 is near the opening of the sleeve portion 22, the locking member 251 can engage with the opening of the sleeve portion 22. When the locking member 251 is pressed into the groove, the sleeve portion 2 can enter the sleeve portion 22.

[0067] The first direction mentioned above is the axial direction of the sleeve portion 22. The snap-fit ​​member 251 can move radially along the sleeve portion 22, thereby snapping into and disengaging from the positioning hole 221. When the snap-fit ​​member 251 moves radially toward the connecting cover 23 along the sleeve portion 22, the snap-fit ​​member 251 avoids the opening of the sleeve portion 22, allowing part of the sleeve member 2 to enter the sleeve portion 22.

[0068] The aforementioned snap-fit ​​component 251 may include a block and a snap-fit ​​protrusion. The block is slidably connected in the groove of the connecting cover 23, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion protrudes from the side of the block facing away from the bottom of the groove along the second direction. The snap-fit ​​protrusion protrudes from the outer side of the sleeve 2 along the second direction.

[0069] Alternatively, a slide rail along the radial direction of the sleeve portion 22 can be provided on the aforementioned connecting cover 23, with the snap-fit ​​251 slidably connected to the slide rail, and the spring 252 connected radially between the snap-fit ​​251 and the slide rail along the sleeve portion 22.

[0070] Reference Figure 1 , Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the sleeve portion 22 has two positioning holes 221, which are arranged radially opposite to each other along the sleeve portion 22. The connecting cover 23 is provided with two elastic buckles 25, which correspond one-to-one with the two positioning holes 221. With this arrangement, the two elastic buckles 25 can simultaneously abut against the opening of the sleeve portion 22, and the two elastic buckles 25 can simultaneously engage with the two positioning holes 221, improving the stability of the two adjacent sleeve members 2 in the first and second positions.

[0071] Specifically, each sleeve portion 22 is provided with two through holes as positioning holes 221. The two positioning holes 221 are arranged opposite each other along the radial direction of the sleeve portion 22. Two elastic buckles 25 are provided on both sides of the connecting cover 23 along the radial direction of the sleeve portion 22. The two elastic buckles 25 can move closer to each other along the radial direction of the sleeve portion 22 so that the two elastic buckles 25 avoid the opening of the sleeve portion 22. The two elastic buckles 25 can also move further away from each other along the radial direction of the sleeve portion 22 so that the two elastic buckles 25 can abut against the opening of the sleeve portion 22 and correspondingly engage with the two positioning holes 221.

[0072] Reference Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the first elastic element 24 is detachably connected to the connecting cover 23. With this configuration, multiple sockets 2 are interconnected via the first elastic element 24. Separating the first elastic element 24 from the connecting cover 23 allows for the separation of the interconnected sockets 2, while connecting the first elastic element 24 to the connecting cover 23 allows for the assembly of the multiple sockets 2. This facilitates the addition and reduction of the number of sockets 2. An appropriate number of sockets 2 can be interconnected according to the height of the agitator 1 and the actual water level in the inner tank to form a filter element that matches the agitator 1 and the inner tank.

[0073] Specifically, a protrusion can be provided on the upper side of the connecting cover 23, and the side of the protrusion is provided with threads. The first elastic element 24 is a spring, and the gap at the end of the thread matches the gap of the spring, so that the spring can be sleeved on the protrusion and cooperate with the thread, so that the protrusion and the thread limit the first elastic element 24 in the first direction. When the spring is connected to the protrusion, the spring is rotated into the thread by the relative rotation of the spring and the protrusion. When disassembling the connecting cover 23 and the first elastic element 24, the spring is rotated in the opposite direction to separate the spring from the protrusion and the thread.

[0074] Reference Figures 4 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner walls of the two opposite ends of the filtration space 11 along the first direction are the top wall and the bottom wall, respectively. Two of the multiple sleeves 2 located at the two ends along the first direction are connected to the top wall and the bottom wall, respectively. This arrangement connects the two ends of the filter element formed by the multiple sleeves 2 to the top and bottom walls of the filtration space 11, improving the stability of the filter element in the filtration space 11.

[0075] Specifically, the first direction is the vertical direction, and the inner barrel axis is also in the same direction as the vertical direction. The inner wall of the water filtration space 11 away from the ground is the top wall, and the inner wall of the water filtration space 11 near the ground is the bottom wall. Multiple sockets 2 are arranged along the first direction. The two sockets 2 at both ends of the multiple sockets 2 along the first direction face the top wall and the bottom wall respectively. The two connecting covers 23 can be connected to the top wall and the bottom wall by bolts. Alternatively, the bottom connecting cover 23 can be connected to the bottom wall by snap-fit. The top connecting cover 23 is connected to the top wall by spring.

[0076] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the connecting cover 23 on the socket 2 near the bottom wall has a claw 231 on the side facing the bottom wall, and a locking part is provided on the bottom wall. The claw 231 engages with the locking part to connect the socket 2 near the bottom wall to the bottom wall. With this configuration, when the socket 2 near the bottom wall moves towards the bottom wall, the claw 231 engages with the locking part, thus connecting the socket 2 near the bottom wall to the bottom wall, simplifying the connection operation between the socket 2 and the bottom wall.

[0077] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​part can be a groove on the bottom wall. The snap-fit ​​claw 231 includes multiple elastic plates and protrusions. Multiple elastic plates along the first direction are provided on the connecting cover 23. The multiple elastic plates are arranged around the center of the connecting cover 23. A protrusion is provided on the opposite side of the multiple elastic plates. When the sleeve 2 near the bottom wall moves toward the bottom wall, the multiple elastic plates deform toward each other so that the snap-fit ​​claw 231 is inserted into the groove on the bottom wall. The protrusion on the elastic plate is snap-fitted into the inside of the groove.

[0078] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the stirring member 1 includes a cylindrical member 13 and a handle portion 14. The interior of the cylindrical member 13 is hollow and one end is closed along a first direction, while the other end has an opening. The handle portion 14 covers the opening, and the cylindrical member 13 and the handle portion 14 together form a water filtration space 11.

[0079] With this configuration, the opening of the cylinder 13 can be used to install the filter element, the handle 14 can protect the filter element inside the cylinder 13, and the mounting cylinder 15 provides a structural basis for the movable connection between the uppermost sleeve 2 and the handle 14, so that the uppermost sleeve 2 can move relative to the mounting cylinder 15 and change its position in the water filtration space 11. The mounting cylinder 15 can cooperate with the elastic buckle 25 on the connecting cover 23 of the uppermost sleeve 2, so that when the elastic buckle 25 abuts against the opening of the mounting cylinder 15, the uppermost sleeve 2 can be stably held at the opening of the mounting cylinder 15. When the elastic buckle 25 engages with the limiting hole 17, the uppermost sleeve 2 can be stably held at a position close to the handle 14.

[0080] Specifically, the cylindrical component 13 can be a hollow cylindrical structure with one end closed and the other end open. The handle 14 can cover the opening of the cylindrical component 13, thereby sealing the opening of the cylindrical component 13 and forming a water filtration space 11 inside the cylindrical component 13. The inlet and outlet holes 12 are provided on the side wall of the cylindrical component 13. The closed end of the cylindrical component 13 can be connected to the impeller plate 4 of the inner barrel.

[0081] The lower side of the handle portion 14 may be provided with a downwardly extending mounting cylinder 15. A sleeve 2 near the handle portion 14 is movably sleeved with the mounting cylinder 15. The mounting cylinder 15 is provided with a connecting cover 16 and a second elastic element 31. The second elastic element 31 is elastically connected between the connecting cover 16 and the connecting cover 23 near the handle portion 14. The connecting cover 23 near the handle portion 14 is provided with an elastic buckle 25. The mounting cylinder 15 is provided with a limiting hole 17 corresponding to the elastic buckle 25. The elastic buckle 25 is supported at the opening of the mounting cylinder 15. When the elastic buckle 25 is compressed, the sleeve 2 located below the mounting cylinder 15 can partially extend into the mounting cylinder 15. The elastic buckle 25 is positioned and engaged with the positioning hole 221.

[0082] The handle portion 14 extends downward to form a mounting cylinder 15. When the handle portion 14 is closed over the opening, the mounting cylinder 15 is inside the cylinder body 13. The connecting cover 16 can be installed inside the cylinder body 13 by welding or snap-fitting. The second elastic member 31 can be connected to the connecting cover 16 by welding, or it can be installed on the connecting cover 23 by bolts.

[0083] The connecting cover 23 of the socket 2 near the handle 14 is provided with an elastic buckle 25. That is, the connecting cover 23 of the uppermost socket 2 among the multiple sockets 2 is provided with an elastic buckle 25. The uppermost socket 2 can be set opposite to the opening of the mounting cylinder 15, and the elastic buckle 25 on the connecting cover 23 abuts against the opening of the mounting cylinder 15, so that the uppermost socket 2 is kept at a relatively far distance from the handle 14.

[0084] When the elastic buckle 25 is pressed, the elastic buckle 25 avoids the opening of the mounting cylinder 15, allowing a part of the uppermost socket 2 to enter the mounting cylinder 15, thereby reducing the distance between the socket 2 and the handle 14. The elastic buckle 25 then engages in the limiting hole 17, so that the relative distance between the uppermost socket 2 and the mounting cylinder 15 remains stable.

[0085] When the elastic buckle 25 abuts against the opening of the mounting cylinder 15, the second elastic element 31 is in a stretched state. The second elastic element 31 applies an elastic force toward the handle portion 14 to the uppermost sleeve 2 so that the elastic buckle 25 abuts against the opening of the mounting cylinder 15. At this time, the uppermost sleeve 2 is stably held at the opening of the mounting cylinder 15.

[0086] When the elastic buckle 25 is pressed, the elastic buckle 25 contracts radially in the mounting cylinder 15, and the elastic buckle 25 avoids the opening of the mounting cylinder 15, so that the connecting cover 23 of the uppermost socket 2 can enter the mounting cylinder 15. When the connecting cover 23 moves to the limiting hole 17, the elastic buckle 25 is engaged in the limiting hole 17 under the action of its own elastic force, so that the uppermost socket 2 is stably held in a position close to the handle part 14.

[0087] A second aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, including a tank and an agitator as described in any of the preceding garment processing devices, wherein the agitator 1 is disposed within the tank.

[0088] Specifically, the tub is installed inside the garment processing equipment and can rotate. The tub can hold clothes and be filled with water. The agitator 1 is installed inside the tub and mounted on the bottom of the tub. The garment processing equipment can be either an agitator-type washing machine or a pulsator-type washing machine. The bottom of the inner tub of the pulsator-type washing machine is equipped with a pulsator plate 4, and the agitator 1 is mounted on the pulsator plate 4.

[0089] By installing an agitator 1 in the garment processing equipment, multiple filter sections 21 can filter the water entering the filtration space 11, and the multiple filter sections 21 adsorb and collect lint and hair in the water in the collection tank. The multiple filter sections 21 enhance the agitator 1's ability to collect lint and hair, thereby improving the user experience.

[0090] When the agitator of the clothing processing equipment provided in this application is used, a suitable length of agitator 1 is selected according to the tank of the clothing processing equipment. The relative positions of multiple sleeves 2 are adjusted according to the length of agitator 1 so that the length of the filter element formed by multiple sleeves 2 is adapted to the size of the water filtration space 11 along the first direction.

[0091] After determining the length of the filter element, adjust the relative positions between each pair of adjacent sockets 2 according to the amount of water to be injected into the tank, thereby adjusting the distribution of the multiple filter screens 21. Finally, connect the connecting cap 23 of the uppermost socket 2 to the second elastic member 31 inside the mounting cylinder 15. Place the filter element into the water filtration space 11 through the opening on the cylinder 13. Press down on the handle 14 to engage the claw 231 of the connecting cap 23 on the lowermost socket 2 with the engaging part on the bottom wall of the water filtration space 11. Connect the handle 14 to the cylinder 13 to complete the installation of the filter element in the agitator 1. Water in the tank enters the water filtration space 11 through the inlet / outlet hole 12. The water in the water filtration space 11 passes through the filter screens 21, which adsorb and collect lint and hair in the water. Water at each position in the water filtration space 11 is filtered by the corresponding filter screen 21 and then discharged from the water filtration space 11 through the inlet / outlet hole 12.

[0092] When the water volume in the tank is low, causing the water level in the filtration space 11 to be low, the elastic buckle 25 on the connecting cover 23 of the uppermost sleeve 2 abuts against the opening of the mounting cylinder 15, or the extension length of the second elastic member 31 is long enough to disengage the elastic buckle 25 on the connecting cover 23 of the uppermost sleeve 2 from the opening of the mounting cylinder 15. Each pair of adjacent sleeves 2 are in a second position close to each other, causing the elastic buckle 25 on each lower sleeve 2 to engage with the positioning hole 221 of the upper sleeve portion 22, thereby placing multiple filter screen portions 21 close to the bottom wall, so that more filter screen portions 21 are below the water surface in the filtration space 11.

[0093] When the water volume in the tank is large enough to fill the filtration space 11, the snap-fit ​​protrusion on the connecting cover 23 of the uppermost sleeve 2 abuts against the opening of the mounting cylinder 15; each pair of adjacent sleeves 2 are in a first position away from each other, so that the elastic buckle 25 on each lower sleeve 2 abuts against the opening of the upper sleeve 22, so that the multiple filter screens 21 are evenly distributed in the filtration space 11.

[0094] The number of two adjacent sockets 2 in the first position and the number of two adjacent sockets 2 in the second position can be determined according to the actual water volume in the tank. When the water level is low, there are more adjacent sockets 2 in the second position so that multiple filter screens 21 can be located near the bottom wall of the water filtration space 11, so that as many filter screens 21 as possible are below the water surface in the water filtration space 11, thereby improving the filtration effect of the filter element on the water.

[0095] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0096] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A mixer for a garment processing device, characterized in that, include: A stirring component, wherein the interior of the stirring component is provided with a water filtration space extending in a first direction, and the stirring component is provided with an inlet and outlet hole communicating with the water filtration space; A filter element is disposed within the water filtration space. The filter element extends along the first direction and has multiple filter screens spaced apart along the first direction.

2. The agitator of the clothing processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter element is a retractable structure, and its height along the first direction is adjustable to accommodate the stirring element of different heights.

3. The agitator of the clothing processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter element includes a plurality of sockets, which are arranged sequentially along the first direction and are movably connected between each pair of adjacent sockets. At least a portion of the sockets have the filter screen portion formed on them.

4. The agitator of the garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned sockets is provided with a connecting cap; The first direction is a vertical direction. Among two adjacent sockets, the upper socket has a sleeve portion extending toward the lower socket. A first elastic member is provided in the sleeve portion, and the first elastic member is elastically connected between the two connecting covers.

5. The agitator of the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the two adjacent sockets, the lower connecting cover is provided with an elastic buckle, and the upper sleeve is provided with a positioning hole. The elastic buckle is supported at the opening of the sleeve. When the elastic buckle is compressed, the lower socket can partially extend into the sleeve. The elastic buckle is positioned and engaged with the positioning hole.

6. The agitator of the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic buckle includes a snap-fit ​​element and a spring. The spring is connected between the snap-fit ​​element and the connecting cover. Under the elastic force of the spring, the snap-fit ​​element at least partially protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the connecting cover.

7. The agitator of the garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sleeve portion has two positioning holes, which are arranged opposite each other along the radial direction of the sleeve portion. The connecting cover is provided with two elastic buckles, which correspond one-to-one with the two positioning holes.

8. The agitator of the garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner walls of the two opposite ends of the filtration space along the first direction are the top wall and the bottom wall, respectively. Two of the multiple sleeves located at the two ends along the first direction are respectively connected to the top wall and the bottom wall.

9. The agitator of the garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting cover on the socket near the bottom wall has a claw on the side facing the bottom wall, and the bottom wall has a locking part, and the claw is locked to the locking part.

10. The agitator of the garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The stirring component includes a cylindrical part and a handle. The interior of the cylindrical part is hollow and closed at one end along the first direction, while the other end has an opening. The handle covers the opening, and the cylindrical part and the handle together form the water filtration space.

11. A garment processing device, characterized in that, It includes a tub and an agitator of the garment processing apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the agitator is disposed within the tub.

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