Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothes processing device which comprises a shell and an equipment body, and the shell is provided with a mounting cavity; the equipment body is mounted in the mounting cavity and comprises a frame, a barrel assembly, a chassis and a functional part, and the barrel assembly is arranged in the frame and connected with the frame; the chassis is detachably connected to the bottom of the frame; the functional part is arranged on the chassis and is used for assisting in treating the clothes in the drum assembly. The chassis in the embodiment is detachably arranged, so that a user or a maintainer is allowed to easily disassemble the chassis so as to assemble functional parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing handling equipment refers to a series of devices used in homes and laundromats to wash, dry, and remove wrinkles from clothes. These devices include washing machines, dryers, washer / dryer combos, garment care machines, steam irons, etc. A countertop washing machine is a smaller version of a washing machine; its compact size allows it to be placed on a table or countertop, making it ideal for studio apartments, dormitories, or small homes.

[0003] In related technologies, the drainage and water inlet systems of desktop washing machines are typically integrated into the product's outer casing. This design necessitates fully assembling the metal frame to the casing when conducting functional tests on the washing machine's drum assembly. If any problems are discovered during testing, the metal frame must be removed from the casing for repair or adjustment, a cumbersome and inefficient process. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a garment processing device, which aims to improve the assembly process of the garment processing device and reduce repetitive work caused by functional testing.

[0005] This application provides a clothing processing device.

[0006] In some of these embodiments, the following are included:

[0007] The outer casing has a mounting cavity; and

[0008] The main body of the device is installed in the mounting cavity, and the main body of the device includes:

[0009] frame;

[0010] A cylindrical assembly is disposed within the frame and connected to the frame;

[0011] A chassis, detachably connected to the bottom of the frame; and

[0012] A functional component, mounted on the chassis, is used to assist in processing the clothing inside the tubular assembly.

[0013] In some embodiments, the chassis includes a main body and a side portion, the main body having a front side near the garment loading / unloading opening of the tubular assembly and a rear side away from the garment loading / unloading opening; the side portion is connected to the rear side of the main body and extends toward the frame, the side portion having a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole;

[0014] The functional component includes a drainage system, which includes a drainage pump and a drainage pipe joint connected to the drainage pump. Both the drainage pump and the drainage pipe joint are installed in the main body. The drainage pump has an emergency drainage switch, which is inserted into the first mounting hole, and the drainage pipe joint passes through the second mounting hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, the main body has a clearance hole into which a portion of the drain pump extends.

[0016] In some embodiments, the drain pump includes:

[0017] A pump body, abutting against the side portion, and having the emergency drain switch; and

[0018] A drive assembly is driven and connected to the pump body and is spaced apart from the side portion. The side portion, the pump body, and the drive assembly together form an installation space. At least a portion of the drain pipe connector is located in the installation space.

[0019] In some embodiments, the side portion also has a third mounting hole, and the third mounting hole, the first mounting hole, and the second mounting hole are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction of the garment handling device;

[0020] The functional component includes a water inlet system, which is disposed on the main body and passes through the third mounting hole.

[0021] In some embodiments, the water inlet system includes:

[0022] The water inlet pipe connector is inserted into the third mounting hole; and

[0023] A water inlet valve is connected to the other end of the water inlet pipe connector and is arranged along the front-back direction of the clothing treatment device.

[0024] In some embodiments, the functional component further includes:

[0025] A sterilization box is disposed on the main body, the sterilization box is connected to the water inlet valve, and the sterilization box is arranged along the front-to-back direction with the water inlet valve.

[0026] In some embodiments, the water inlet system further includes:

[0027] The self-dispensing component is connected to the sterilization box and is arranged along the left and right directions of the clothing treatment device.

[0028] In some embodiments, the self-propelled component includes:

[0029] A mixing chamber, connected to the sterilization box, has a mixing cavity; and

[0030] A self-dispensing pump is connected to the mixing chamber, and the self-dispensing pump is used to pump the laundry treatment agent into the mixing chamber;

[0031] The mixing chamber and the self-starting pump are arranged along the front-to-back direction with the drainage pump.

[0032] In some embodiments, the side portion further includes a wire-passing hole located on the side of the third mounting hole opposite to the first mounting hole, and the functional component further includes:

[0033] The power cord is threaded through the wire hole.

[0034] In some embodiments, the housing has an opening opposite to the side portion, so that the wire hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, and the third mounting hole are all exposed.

[0035] In some embodiments, the chassis further includes:

[0036] A first connecting portion is disposed on the side of the main body facing the frame, the first connecting portion having a first connecting hole penetrating the first connecting portion, and the frame having a second connecting hole;

[0037] The garment processing device further includes a connector, which is inserted into the first connection hole and the second connection hole to connect the base plate to the frame.

[0038] In some embodiments, multiple first connecting portions are provided, and the multiple first connecting portions are arranged at intervals along the edge of the main body.

[0039] In some embodiments, the housing includes a base plate having a second connecting portion having a third connecting hole;

[0040] The connector is sequentially inserted through the second connecting hole, the first connecting hole, and the third connecting hole.

[0041] In some embodiments, the garment handling device further includes a shock absorber disposed on the base plate and / or the chassis.

[0042] In some embodiments, the shock absorber includes a first shock absorber and a second shock absorber, and the garment handling device further includes:

[0043] A counterweight is connected to the tube assembly and located on the side near the clothing loading / unloading port;

[0044] In the left-right direction of the garment processing device, the first shock-absorbing part and the second shock-absorbing part are located below the counterweight and are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane containing the central axis of the tube assembly.

[0045] In some embodiments, the shock absorber further includes a third shock absorber and a fourth shock absorber, and the garment handling device further includes:

[0046] A motor shaft is connected to the side of the tubular assembly opposite to the clothing loading / unloading opening, and the motor shaft is used to drive the tubular assembly to rotate circumferentially;

[0047] In the left-right direction of the garment processing device, the third shock absorber and the fourth shock absorber are located below the motor shaft and are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane containing the axial direction of the motor shaft.

[0048] In the embodiments of this application, the garment handling device, by introducing a detachable chassis, provides significant operational convenience and space optimization compared to the prior art approach of mounting functional components on the outer casing. For space-constrained products such as countertop washing machines, the previous method of mounting functional components on the outer casing was not only cumbersome due to the limited operating space, but also required multiple fasteners on the outer casing to secure the functional components, potentially making it impossible to arrange the functional components in the most compact manner.

[0049] However, the detachable chassis configuration in this embodiment allows users or maintenance personnel to easily disassemble the chassis to install functional components. This design significantly simplifies the installation process because the chassis provides a more open and spacious operating platform. Installing functional components on the chassis allows for greater precision and efficiency.

[0050] By integrating functional components onto a chassis, and then connecting the chassis to the frame and the cylindrical components within the frame, a modular structure is formed. This makes production and installation more flexible and facilitates the replacement of damaged parts. Furthermore, after assembling the functional components, functional testing of the product is required. In related technologies, if there is any installation malfunction, the outer casing needs to be disassembled for repair, which is cumbersome and can easily scratch the outer casing. In this embodiment, the chassis forms a modular equipment body. Functional testing can be performed on the equipment body before it is installed on the outer casing, making functional testing more convenient. If any problems are found, only the corresponding functional components need to be adjusted or replaced on the equipment body, without touching the outer casing. This greatly improves maintenance efficiency and reduces the complexity of the maintenance process and potential damage to the outer casing. Attached Figure Description

[0051] 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, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0052] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a clothing processing device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 2 An exploded view of the main body of the device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 3 An exploded view of the chassis and functional components provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis and functional components provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0057] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothing processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of the device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Cross-sectional view along the BB direction.

[0060] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0061] 100. Clothing handling device; 10. Outer shell; 10a. Mounting cavity; 10b. Opening; 11. Base plate; 111. Second connecting part; 111a. With third connecting hole; 20. Equipment body; 21. Frame; 21a. Cavity; 211. Frame body; 212. Bottom support frame; 22. Tube assembly; 23. Chassis; 231. Main body; 231a. Clearance hole; 2311. First connecting part; 2311a. First connecting hole; 232. Side; 232a. First mounting hole; 232b. Second mounting hole; 232c. Third mounting hole; 232d. Cable guide hole; 24. Function Components; 241, Drainage system; 2411, Drainage pump; 2411a, Pump body; 2411b, Drive assembly; 2411c, Emergency drain switch; 2412, Drainage pipe connector; 242, Water inlet system; 2421, Water inlet pipe connector; 2422, Water inlet valve; 2423, Automatic start-up assembly; 2423a, Mixing chamber; 2423b, Automatic start-up pump; 243, Sterilization box; 244, Power cord; 30, Connector; 40, Shock absorber; 41, First shock absorber; 42, Second shock absorber; 43, Third shock absorber; 44, Fourth shock absorber; 50, Counterweight; 60, Motor shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0062] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0063] This application relates to a clothing handling device. Currently, there are many types of clothing handling devices. Functionally, they typically include washing machines, dryers, and spin dryers. Among them, washing machines are classified into top-loading washing machines and front-loading washing machines according to their drive method. Front-loading washing machines are widely popular in the market because they are water-saving, energy-efficient, and gentle on clothes. Furthermore, since washing machines are usually designed for washing large amounts of laundry for families, they are relatively large and not suitable for single people or users who need to wash small batches of clothes. In this case, a more flexible and space-saving option is a countertop front-loading washing machine.

[0064] A countertop front-loading washing machine is a smaller version of a front-loading washing machine. Its compact size allows it to be placed on a table or countertop, making it ideal for studio apartments, dormitories, or small homes. While small in size, it retains the advantages of a front-loading washing machine, such as gentle washing and water conservation. Its smaller size also makes it more convenient to use and more energy-efficient.

[0065] The following description uses a desktop drum washing machine as an example to illustrate this embodiment; other clothing processing devices can be considered similarly.

[0066] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a garment processing device 100, including a housing 10 and a device body 20. The device body 20 is used to perform the core functions of the garment processing device 100, including but not limited to washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying. The housing 10 provides a load-bearing space and protection for the device body 20 housed inside. The housing 10 can be a metal shell or a plastic shell to improve stability and durability during long-term use.

[0067] Understandably, the outer casing 10 may include a front casing and a rear casing, which together form a mounting cavity 10a. The main body 20 is installed in the mounting cavity 10a. The main body 20 includes a frame 21 and a cylindrical assembly 22. The cylindrical assembly 22 is disposed within the frame 21 from back to front and is connected to the frame 21. The frame 21 provides support for the cylindrical assembly 22 to ensure its stability during operation. The front side of the cylindrical assembly 22 has a clothing inlet, through which the user can insert clothing into the cylindrical assembly 22. The frame 21 may be a metal frame 21, possessing high structural strength and load-bearing capacity, capable of supporting the cylindrical assembly 22 and withstanding the vibrations generated during its operation, ensuring the stability of the clothing handling device 100.

[0068] The main body 20 of the device also includes a chassis 23 and functional components 24. The chassis 23 is detachably connected to the bottom of the frame 21. Understandably, the chassis 23 is installed within the mounting cavity 10a of the outer casing 10. Without an opening in the outer casing 10, the user cannot directly observe the internal structure of the chassis 23 from the outside. The functional components 24 are installed on the chassis 23, preventing them from being exposed haphazardly in the external environment and reducing external damage. The functional components 24 are used to assist in processing clothing inside the tube assembly 22. The chassis 23 can be an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) chassis 23, which has high strength and toughness, capable of supporting the weight of the frame 21 and the tube assembly 22, and is easy to injection mold. Complex structures of the chassis 23 can be produced according to the installation requirements of the functional components 24 to meet different design needs. Compared with metal chassis 23, ABS chassis 23 is lighter and has good insulation properties, which can reduce the overall weight of the clothing processing device 100 and improve its safety.

[0069] It should be noted that the functional components 24 in this embodiment do not refer to all components within the auxiliary tube assembly 22 that process the clothing. These functional components 24 mainly refer to the parts installed on the chassis 23 that perform specific functions, such as drainage and water inlet functions. Other components of the auxiliary tube assembly 22 that process clothing, such as the water level sensor, the filtration and sterilization module, and the negative ion module, are also important components of the clothing processing device 100, but they are not categorized within the scope of the described functional components 24 here.

[0070] Understandably, the chassis 23 is located below the frame 21. The chassis 23 also enhances the structural strength of the main body 20. Furthermore, the detachable chassis 23 provides significant operational convenience and space optimization compared to the prior art method of mounting the functional components 24 on the outer casing 10. For space-constrained products like the clothes handling device 100 (such as a tabletop washing machine), installing the functional components 24 on the outer casing 10 was cumbersome due to the limited operating space. On one hand, multiple fasteners were needed on the outer casing 10 to secure the functional components 24, potentially preventing the most compact arrangement of the components. On the other hand, creating slots or holes in the outer casing 10 to limit and secure the functional components 24 compromised the overall structural strength of the casing 10. Conversely, without holes or slots to accommodate the functional components 24, the overall volume of the clothes handling device 100 would be significantly larger.

[0071] However, the chassis 23 in this embodiment is detachable, allowing users or maintenance personnel to easily disassemble the chassis 23 to install the functional components 24. This design significantly simplifies the installation process because the chassis 23 provides a more open and spacious operating platform. Installing the functional components 24 on the chassis 23 allows for more precise and efficient installation.

[0072] The functional components 24 are integrated onto the chassis 23, and the chassis 23 is then connected to the frame 21 and the tubular assembly 22 within the frame 21 to form a complete garment processing module. This makes production and installation more flexible and facilitates the replacement of damaged components. Furthermore, after assembling the functional components 24, the product needs to be functionally tested. In related technologies, if there is any improper installation, the outer casing 10 needs to be disassembled for repair, which is cumbersome and can easily scratch the outer casing 10. In this embodiment, the chassis 23 forms a modular equipment body 20. Functional testing of the equipment body 20 can be performed before it is installed on the outer casing 10, making functional testing more convenient. This facilitates inspection and quality control during the production process of the garment processing device 100. If any problems are found, only the corresponding functional components 24 need to be adjusted or replaced on the equipment body 20, without touching the outer casing 10. This greatly improves maintenance efficiency and reduces the complexity of the maintenance process and potential damage to the outer casing 10.

[0073] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one configuration, the frame 21 includes a frame body 211 and a bottom support frame 212. The frame body 211 and the bottom support frame 212 are fixedly connected to form a cavity 21a, and the tube assembly 22 is installed in the cavity 21a. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the chassis 23 is set separately, and the bottom support frame 212 is not removed to reduce the weight of the clothing handling device 100. This is to maintain the structural strength of the frame 21. Also, due to the space limitations of the bottom support frame 212 and the installation and operation space requirements, the functional components 24 mounted on the chassis 23 are not mounted on the bottom support frame 212. If they were mounted on the bottom support frame 212, the arrangement of the functional components 24 would be restricted, and the internal space of the clothing handling device 100 could not be maximized. Furthermore, fixing the functional components 24 might require opening holes in the bottom support frame 212, which would affect the strength of the bottom support frame 212.

[0074] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the chassis 23 includes a main body 231 and a side 232. The main body 231 is arranged substantially parallel to the bottom support frame 212. The main body 231 has a front side near the clothing loading and unloading opening of the tube assembly 22 and a rear side away from the clothing loading and unloading opening. The side 232 is connected to the rear side of the main body 231 and extends toward the frame 21. The side 232 has a first mounting hole 232a and a second mounting hole 232b. The functional component 24 includes a drainage system 241. The drainage system 241 includes a drainage pump 2411 and a drainage pipe connector 2412 connected to the drainage pump 2411. The drainage pump 2411 and the drainage pipe connector 2412 are connected by a pipe. Both the drainage pump 2411 and the drainage pipe connector 2412 are mounted on the main body 231 and can be locked onto the main body 231 by screwing. The main function of the drain pump 2411 is to use suction to draw out the washing water from the drum assembly 22 and discharge it outside the clothes handling device 100 through the drain pipe connector 2412. The drain pump 2411 has an emergency drain switch 2411c (e.g., Figure 6 In the event of a power failure or other emergency, when the regular drainage function fails, the emergency drain switch 2411c can be manually operated by the user to quickly drain the water from the clothing handling device 100.

[0075] The emergency drain switch 2411c is inserted into the first mounting hole 232a, and the drain pipe connector 2412 is inserted into the second mounting hole 232b. This can limit the position of the drain pump 2411 and the drain pipe connector 2412, further maintaining the stability of the drain pump 2411 and the drain pipe connector 2412. The first mounting hole 232a and the second mounting hole 232b allow the drain outlets of the emergency drain switch 2411c and the drain pipe connector 2412 to be connected to the outside, making them easy for users or maintenance personnel to find and operate, thus improving the convenience of use.

[0076] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 Because the drain pump 2411 is relatively large, in order to reduce the product height of the clothes handling device 100, the main body 231 has a clearance hole 231a. Part of the drain pump 2411 extends into the clearance hole 231a. By utilizing the thickness of the chassis 23, the overall height of the clothes handling device 100 is effectively reduced, making more reasonable use of the limited space inside the tabletop washing machine, making the internal structure layout more compact, and improving the space utilization rate.

[0077] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Furthermore, the drain pump 2411 includes a pump body 2411a and a drive assembly 2411b. The drive assembly 2411b is drivenly connected to the pump body 2411a. The pump body 2411a abuts against the side portion 232 and has the aforementioned emergency drain switch 2411c. A portion of the pump body 2411a is inserted into the first mounting hole 232a. The pump body 2411a is connected approximately perpendicular to the side portion 232, while the drive assembly 2411b is spaced apart from the side portion 232. The side 232 is basically parallel, that is, the overall shape of the drain pump 2411 is "L". The side 232, the pump body 2411a and the drive assembly 2411b together form the installation space. At least part of the drain pipe joint 2412 is located in the installation space, which can make full use of the space near the rear of the main body 231, making the arrangement of the drain pump 2411 and the drain pipe joint 2412 on the main body 231 more compact and the space on the main body 231 more rationally utilized.

[0078] Furthermore, the side portion 232 also has a third mounting hole 232c. Along the left-right direction of the garment handling device 100, the third mounting hole 232c, the first mounting hole 232a, and the second mounting hole 232b are arranged alternately. Understandably, the first mounting hole 232a is located in the middle of the side portion 232, that is, the drain pump 2411, which is inserted into the first mounting hole 232a, is located in the rear middle area of ​​the main body portion 231, providing a stable and centralized position for the relatively large drain pump 2411. The functional component 24 also includes a water inlet system 242, which is disposed in the main body portion 231 and passes through the third mounting hole 232c. That is, the water inlet of the water inlet system 242 can communicate with the outside through the third mounting hole 232c. The sequentially arranged third mounting hole 232c, first mounting hole 232a, and second mounting hole 232b make the installation position of each functional component 24 clearer and more fixed, reducing the adjustment and alignment work during installation, thereby improving installation efficiency.

[0079] Specifically, the water inlet system 242 includes a water inlet pipe connector 2421 and a water inlet valve 2422. The water inlet valve 2422 can be connected to the main body 231 by screwing. The water inlet pipe connector 2421 passes through the third mounting hole 232c and has the aforementioned water inlet. External water source can be introduced into the drum assembly 22 through the water inlet. The water inlet valve 2422 is connected to the other end of the water inlet pipe connector 2421. The water inlet valve 2422 is used to control the flow rate and timing of water flowing into the drum assembly 22. Understandably, the water inlet valve 2422 is a one-way valve, which can prevent water from flowing backward, that is, prevent water in the washing machine from flowing back to the external water source.

[0080] The water inlet valve 2422 and water inlet pipe connector 2421 are arranged along the front-to-back direction of the garment handling device 100, which can reduce the pressure caused by the bending of the water inlet system 242, thereby reducing the risk of leakage. In addition, the straight arrangement of the water inlet valve 2422 and water inlet pipe connector 2421 helps to improve water flow efficiency, reduce water flow resistance, and ensure that water can flow into the tube assembly 22 quickly and evenly when flowing through the water inlet system 242.

[0081] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the functional component 24 further includes a sterilization box 243. In this embodiment, the sterilization box 243 can be a blue oxygen box. Blue oxygen technology utilizes the strong oxidizing properties of hydroxyl radicals to effectively treat various stubborn stains, such as ketchup, tea stains, and ink stains, and decomposes organic dyeing molecules free in water. It has a certain anti-color bleeding function and can also brighten white clothes, keeping them clean and beautiful. The sterilization box 243 is disposed on the main body 231 and can be connected to the main body 231 by snap-fit ​​or screw connection. This application does not limit this. The sterilization box 243 is connected to the water inlet valve 2422, so that the water entering the cylinder assembly 22 is treated by the sterilization box 243, decomposing the organic dyeing molecules free in water and preventing color bleeding of clothes. The sterilization box 243 can also be arranged in the front-to-back direction with the water inlet valve 2422, so that the water inlet system 242 and the sterilization box 243 can make full use of the space on the chassis 23 in the left-to-right direction with the drainage system 241.

[0082] In some embodiments, the water inlet system 242 further includes a self-dispensing component 2423, which is connected to the sterilization box 243, integrating water purification and self-dispensing detergent functions, thereby improving the intelligence level of the countertop washing machine. The self-dispensing component 2423 and the sterilization box 243 are arranged along the left-right direction of the clothes handling device 100, making the layout of the self-dispensing component 2423 and the sterilization box 243 on the chassis 23 more reasonable, which helps to improve the compactness of the functional components 24 on the chassis 23.

[0083] Specifically, the self-dispensing component 2423 includes a mixing chamber 2423a and a self-dispensing pump 2423b. The mixing chamber 2423a is connected to the sterilization box 243 and has a mixing cavity, while the self-dispensing pump 2423b is connected to the mixing chamber 2423a. The clothing treatment device 100 also includes a storage tank containing clothing treatment agent. The self-dispensing pump 2423b is used to pump the clothing treatment agent into the mixing cavity. The clothing treatment agent is mixed with water in the mixing cavity and then flows into the cylinder component 22 through the main water channel, thereby realizing the automated dispensing of clothing treatment agent, reducing user intervention, improving the ease of use of the clothing treatment device 100, and the self-dispensing pump 2423b can control the amount of clothing treatment agent dispensed to avoid overuse.

[0084] The mixing chamber 2423a and the self-starting pump 2423b are arranged in the front-to-back direction with the drainage pump 2411. That is, the mixing chamber 2423a and the self-starting pump 2423b are located in the space near the front of the chassis 23, and other areas on the chassis 23 can also be used to avoid the damper mounting base, drain pipe, liquid storage pipe, etc. on the frame 21. This makes full use of the space on the chassis 23 and the layout on the chassis 23 is more compact.

[0085] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the side portion 232 also has a wire hole 232d, and the functional component 24 also includes a power cord 244, which passes through the wire hole 232d so that the plug portion of the power cord 244 extends out of the wire hole 232d and is plugged into the power port. The power cord 244 transmits power to the motor, control board and other components of the clothing handling device 100 that require power.

[0086] The cable guide hole 232d is located on the side of the third mounting hole 232c opposite to the first mounting hole 232a. This helps reduce interference between the power cable 244 and other internal components, lowers the possibility of electromagnetic interference, and maintains a neat layout on the chassis 23. This arrangement maximizes the use of the internal space of the garment handling device 100, thereby reducing the final size of the garment handling device 100.

[0087] In related technologies, by providing through holes on the outer casing 10 for the drain pipe connector 2412, the water inlet pipe connector 2421, the power cord 244, and the emergency drain switch 2411c of the drain pump 2411 to pass through, the above components can be connected to the outside. However, during installation, they need to be installed one by one, resulting in low installation efficiency. Furthermore, the clothing processing device 100 can only be functionally tested after installation is completed. If a problem is found, the outer casing 10 needs to be disassembled.

[0088] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the outer casing 10 has an opening 10b, which is opposite to the side portion 232, so that the wire hole 232d, the first mounting hole 232a, the second mounting hole 232b and the third mounting hole 232c are all exposed to the outside. That is, the water pipe connector, the water inlet pipe connector 2421, the power cord 244 and the drain pump 2411 are not directly connected to the outer casing 10, but can be connected to the outside through the opening 10b. Therefore, it is not necessary to install the outer casing 10 during assembly, which reduces the difficulty and time of assembly. At least part of the side portion 232 is exposed to the outside and becomes part of the appearance of the clothing handling device 100.

[0089] Please continue reading. Figure 3To achieve the connection between the chassis 23 and the frame 21, the chassis 23 further includes a first connecting part 2311, which is located on the side of the main body 231 facing the frame 21. The first connecting part 2311 has a first connecting hole 2311a penetrating through it, while the frame 21 has a second connecting hole, which can be specifically located on the bottom support frame 212 of the frame 21. The garment processing device 100 also includes a connector 30, which is inserted into the first connecting hole 2311a and the second connecting hole to form a stable connection between the base plate 11 and the frame 21. After the functional component 24 is installed on the chassis 23, the base plate 11 and the frame 21 can be connected via the connector 30 to form a complete garment processing module for relevant testing. The connection method between the chassis 23 and the frame 21 allows for easy disassembly of the connector 30 when maintenance or component replacement is required, enabling separation of the chassis 23 and the frame 21 for convenient maintenance.

[0090] Understandably, the first connecting part 2311 can be a cylindrical part, the first connecting hole 2311a and the second connecting hole can be threaded holes, and the connecting piece 30 is a screw. Tightening the screw can provide strong mechanical connection strength, ensuring a stable connection between the chassis 23 and the frame 21. Moreover, the screw can be easily screwed in and out, facilitating operation during installation and disassembly, and improving production efficiency.

[0091] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 To connect the main body 20 of the device to the outer casing 10, the outer casing 10 includes a base plate 11. The base plate 11 is provided with a second connecting part 111, which has a third connecting hole 111a. A connector 30 is sequentially inserted through the second connecting hole, the third connecting hole, and so on. Understandably, the second connecting part 111 is aligned with the first connecting part 2311. After the main body 20 is initially assembled, it is placed into the outer casing 10. The connector 30 locks the main body 20 and the outer casing 10 together, improving the structural stability of the entire garment processing device 100 and reducing damage caused by vibration or impact. Understandably, the third connecting hole can be a threaded hole.

[0092] Understandably, multiple first connecting portions 2311 are provided, spaced apart along the edge of the main body 231. Similarly, multiple second connecting portions 111 are also provided, arranged one-to-one with the multiple first connecting portions 2311. Providing multiple first connecting portions 2311 provides more fixing points, enhancing the connection stability between the chassis 23, frame 21, and base plate 11, making the entire garment handling device 100 more stable. Furthermore, by distributing the load through multiple first connecting portions 2311, stress concentration at individual connection points can be reduced, lowering the risk of damage due to excessive load. The spaced arrangement along the edge of the main body 231 also avoids the functional components 24 mounted on the main body 231.

[0093] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 To support and reduce vibration during the operation of the garment processing device 100, in some embodiments, the garment processing device 100 further includes a shock absorber 40. The shock absorber 40 can be disposed on the base plate 11 and / or chassis 23. Since the vibration of the garment processing device 100 is mainly caused by the operation of the tube assembly 22, the shock absorber 40 can be disposed on the chassis 23 or base plate 11 at the bottom of the frame 21 to effectively absorb and reduce the vibration during the operation of the tube assembly 22, maintain the stability of the main body 20, reduce the impact on the surrounding environment, and as the vibration is reduced, the noise of the garment processing device 100 is also reduced, providing a quieter garment processing environment.

[0094] When mounted on the chassis 23, the shock absorber 40 is not exposed outside the garment handling device 100, thus making it less susceptible to external dust and moisture, and improving its durability. When mounted on the side of the base plate 11 away from the chassis 23, direct contact between the shock absorber 40 and other components on the chassis 23 is reduced, lowering the possibility of interference between components. Furthermore, when the shock absorber 40 needs to be replaced, it is easier to access and replace when mounted on the base plate 11.

[0095] Regardless of whether the shock absorber 40 is installed on the base plate 11 or the chassis 23, its projection position along the vertical direction of the garment handling device 100 is the same, and the height of the shock absorber 40 can be set according to different shock absorption requirements. This application does not limit this.

[0096] Specifically, the garment processing device 100 also includes a counterweight 50, which is connected to the drum assembly 22 and located on the side near the garment loading / unloading port. During operation, especially during spin-drying, the garment processing device 100 generates significant centrifugal force. The counterweight 50's location near the garment loading / unloading port helps balance the center of gravity of the drum assembly 22, reducing vibration and noise. The shock absorber 40 includes a first shock absorber 41 and a second shock absorber 42. Along the left-right direction of the garment processing device 100, the first shock absorber 41 and the second shock absorber 42 are located below the counterweight 50, which helps to further enhance the stability of the entire garment processing device 100 and helps to balance the center of the garment processing device 100. Furthermore, the first shock absorber 41 and the second shock absorber 42 are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane containing the central axis of the drum assembly 22, which can evenly distribute the load during the operation of the garment processing device 100, provide balanced support, and reduce vibration caused by uneven load or eccentric force.

[0097] Furthermore, the shock absorber 40 also includes a third shock absorber 43 and a fourth shock absorber 44. The garment handling device 100 also includes a motor shaft 60, which is connected to the side of the drum assembly 22 opposite to the garment loading / unloading port. The motor shaft 60 is used to drive the drum assembly 22 to rotate circumferentially. The motor shaft 60 can transmit the rotational power generated by the motor to the drum assembly 22, thereby driving the drum assembly 22 to rotate and realize the washing and dehydration of the clothes inside the drum assembly 22. The shock absorber 40 also includes a third shock absorber 43 and a fourth shock absorber 44. Along the left-right direction of the garment handling device 100, the third shock absorber 43 and the fourth shock absorber 44 are located below the motor shaft 60 and are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane containing the axis of the motor shaft 60. Since the motor shaft 60 will generate vibration when driving the drum assembly 22 to rotate, especially during high-speed dehydration, placing the third shock absorber 43 and the fourth shock absorber 44 below the motor shaft 60 can more directly absorb these vibrations, thereby reducing the impact of vibration on the surrounding structure. The symmetrically arranged third damping section 43 and fourth damping section 44 can provide balanced support, which helps maintain the balance of the garment handling device 100 during operation, reduces vibration caused by eccentric force, and improves the smoothness of operation. Furthermore, the symmetrically arranged third damping section 43 and fourth damping section 44 help improve the structural stability of the garment handling device 100, especially when subjected to large loads and high-speed rotation.

[0098] It should be noted that, along the front-to-back direction of the garment processing device 100, the first shock absorber 41 and the third shock absorber 43 are located on the same straight line, while the second shock absorber 42 and the fourth shock absorber 44 are located on the same straight line, which helps to absorb and disperse vibrations more effectively. The first shock absorber 41, the second shock absorber 42, the third shock absorber 43 and the fourth shock absorber 44 can work together to reduce the noise and vibration generated by the garment processing device 100 during operation.

[0099] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0100] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as implying or suggesting relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0101] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0102] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0103] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has a mounting cavity; and The main body of the device is installed in the mounting cavity, and the main body of the device includes: frame; A cylindrical assembly is disposed within the frame and connected to the frame; A chassis, detachably connected to the bottom of the frame; and A functional component, mounted on the chassis, is used to assist in processing the clothing inside the tubular assembly.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis includes a main body and a side portion. The main body has a front side near the clothing loading / unloading opening of the tubular assembly and a rear side away from the clothing loading / unloading opening. The side portion is connected to the rear side of the main body and extends toward the frame. The side portion has a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole. The functional component includes a drainage system, which includes a drainage pump and a drainage pipe joint connected to the drainage pump. Both the drainage pump and the drainage pipe joint are installed in the main body. The drainage pump has an emergency drainage switch, which is inserted into the first mounting hole, and the drainage pipe joint passes through the second mounting hole.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body has a clearance hole, and a portion of the drainage pump extends into the clearance hole.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drainage pump includes: A pump body, abutting against the side portion, and having the emergency drain switch; and A drive assembly is driven and connected to the pump body and is spaced apart from the side portion. The side portion, the pump body, and the drive assembly together form an installation space. At least a portion of the drain pipe connector is located in the installation space.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side portion also has a third mounting hole, and along the left-right direction of the garment processing device, the third mounting hole, the first mounting hole, and the second mounting hole are arranged at intervals in sequence. The functional component includes a water inlet system, which is disposed on the main body and passes through the third mounting hole.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water inlet system includes: The water inlet pipe connector is inserted into the third mounting hole; and A water inlet valve is connected to the other end of the water inlet pipe connector and is arranged along the front-back direction of the clothing treatment device.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The functional components also include: A sterilization box is disposed on the main body, the sterilization box is connected to the water inlet valve, and the sterilization box is arranged along the front-to-back direction with the water inlet valve.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water inlet system also includes: The self-dispensing component is connected to the sterilization box and is arranged along the left and right directions of the clothing treatment device.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The self-propelled component includes: A mixing chamber, connected to the sterilization box, has a mixing cavity; and A self-dispensing pump is connected to the mixing chamber, and the self-dispensing pump is used to pump the laundry treatment agent into the mixing chamber; The mixing chamber and the self-starting pump are arranged along the front-to-back direction with the drainage pump.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The side portion also has a wire-passing hole, which is located on the side of the third mounting hole opposite to the first mounting hole. The functional component further includes: The power cord is threaded through the wire hole.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The housing has an opening that is positioned opposite to the side portion, so that the wire hole, the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, and the third mounting hole are all exposed to the outside.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The chassis also includes: A first connecting portion is disposed on the side of the main body facing the frame, the first connecting portion having a first connecting hole penetrating the first connecting portion, and the frame having a second connecting hole; The garment processing device further includes a connector, which is inserted into the first connection hole and the second connection hole to connect the base plate to the frame.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first connecting part is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple first connecting parts are arranged at intervals along the edge of the main body.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, The outer casing includes a base plate, the base plate being provided with a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion having a third connecting hole; The connector is sequentially inserted through the second connecting hole, the first connecting hole, and the third connecting hole.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The garment processing device further includes: Shock absorbers are disposed on the base plate and / or the chassis.

16. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that, The shock-absorbing component includes a first shock-absorbing part and a second shock-absorbing part, and the garment processing device further includes: A counterweight is connected to the tube assembly and located on the side near the clothing loading / unloading port; In the left-right direction of the garment processing device, the first shock-absorbing part and the second shock-absorbing part are located below the counterweight and are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane containing the central axis of the tube assembly.

17. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that, The shock-absorbing component further includes a third shock-absorbing part and a fourth shock-absorbing part, and the garment handling device further includes: A motor shaft is connected to the side of the tubular assembly opposite to the clothing loading / unloading opening, and the motor shaft is used to drive the tubular assembly to rotate circumferentially; In the left-right direction of the garment processing device, the third shock absorber and the fourth shock absorber are located below the motor shaft and are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane containing the axial direction of the motor shaft.

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