Electrical system for clothes treatment equipment and clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an electrical system for a clothes treatment device and the clothes treatment device, and belongs to the technical field of household electricians, and the electrical system comprises a first substrate; the second substrate and the first substrate are arranged at an interval; the strong current module is arranged on the first substrate and comprises a strong current load and a strong current lead; and the weak current module is arranged on the second substrate and comprises a weak current load and a weak current wire. According to the electrical system, the strong and weak current loads and the wires are respectively arranged on different substrates, so that strong and weak current separation is realized, mutual interference between the strong and weak current wires is effectively reduced, fault positioning and maintenance are facilitated, and the reliability and safety of equipment are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household electrical technology, and more particularly to an electrical system for a garment processing device, and the garment processing device itself. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing handling equipment, such as dryers, needs to handle multiple loads during daily use, including high-voltage loads (such as motors, heating elements, and water valves) and low-voltage loads (such as sensors and control chips). These loads are connected to the power supply and control circuits via their respective wires.

[0003] However, in traditional garment processing equipment, high-voltage and low-voltage wires are often bundled together, relying solely on the wire bundle itself for insulation and protection. During machine operation, electromagnetic or signal interference can occur between different wires, affecting the normal operation of the equipment. In particular, when low-voltage wires such as communication lines are close to high-voltage wires such as motor wires, the incidence of communication failures increases significantly, and fault location becomes difficult, causing considerable inconvenience to equipment maintenance and use. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, this disclosure is made in order to provide an electrical system for a garment processing device that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems, and a garment processing device in which strong and weak current loads and wires are arranged on different substrates to achieve separation of strong and weak currents, effectively reducing mutual interference between strong and weak current wires, facilitating fault location and maintenance, and improving the reliability and safety of the device.

[0005] In a first aspect, an electrical system for a garment processing device is provided, comprising:

[0006] First substrate;

[0007] The second substrate is arranged at a distance from the first substrate;

[0008] A high-voltage module, disposed on the first substrate, includes a high-voltage load and high-voltage wires;

[0009] A low-voltage module, disposed on the second substrate, includes a low-voltage load and low-voltage wires.

[0010] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes a housing, with the first substrate and the second substrate disposed at different locations on the housing.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first substrate and the second substrate are located on different inner walls of the housing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the high-voltage conductors and the low-voltage conductors are arranged at intervals, and the minimum distance between the high-voltage conductors and the low-voltage conductors meets the requirements for electrical clearance and creepage distance.

[0013] In some embodiments, the minimum distance between the high-voltage conductor and the low-voltage conductor is greater than 1 cm.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first substrate is a control circuit board of the garment processing device, and the second substrate is a display panel of the garment processing device.

[0015] In some embodiments, the low-voltage conductor and the high-voltage conductor are shielded wires or twisted-pair wires.

[0016] In some embodiments, the high-voltage load includes at least a motor and a heating element, and the low-voltage load includes at least a control circuit and a sensor.

[0017] In some embodiments, the electrical system further includes:

[0018] A transformer module, located on the first substrate, is connected to the high-voltage module and the low-voltage module, and is used to convert the first voltage of the high-voltage module into a second voltage suitable for the low-voltage module.

[0019] In a second aspect, a garment processing device is provided, including the electrical system described in the first aspect.

[0020] The technical solutions provided in this disclosure have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0021] This disclosure provides an electrical system and garment processing equipment for use in garment processing. By placing the high-voltage load and high-voltage wires on a first substrate and the low-voltage load and low-voltage wires on a second substrate, the high-voltage and low-voltage modules are physically separated. The first and second substrates are arranged at intervals, maintaining a certain distance between the high-voltage and low-voltage wires. This effectively reduces electromagnetic interference and signal interference between the high-voltage and low-voltage components, improving the operational stability and reliability of the equipment. Furthermore, the separation of high-voltage and low-voltage components allows for faster problem localization in case of malfunction, reducing maintenance difficulty and costs, enhancing equipment reliability and safety, and ultimately improving user experience and satisfaction.

[0022] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution disclosed herein. In order to better understand the technical means of this disclosure and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this disclosure more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this disclosure are described below. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of an electrical system for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of an electrical system for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will describe the above technical solutions in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. It should be understood that the embodiments of this disclosure and the specific features in the embodiments are detailed descriptions of the technical solutions of this disclosure, rather than limitations on the technical solutions of this disclosure. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of this disclosure and the technical features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0028] To better understand this disclosure, the following is a brief description of the structure of the garment processing equipment involved in this disclosure:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the garment processing device 100 includes a housing M, a control circuit board S1, and a display panel S2. The control circuit board S1 is mounted on one side wall of the housing M, and the display panel S2 is embedded in the other side wall of the housing M. The display panel S2 is used for user interaction with the dryer, and the control circuit board S1 receives commands input by the user through the display panel S2 and controls various functions and operating states of the garment processing device 100. Currently, both the high-voltage and low-voltage loads of the garment processing device 100 are arranged on the control circuit board S1, and the high-voltage and low-voltage wires are often bundled together without proper separation. Interference occurs between the high-voltage and low-voltage wires, causing varying degrees of impact on the machine's operation, and the root cause cannot be located.

[0030] High-voltage loads typically refer to equipment or components that require high voltage (e.g., 220V) and high current power. Low-voltage loads, on the other hand, refer to equipment or components that require low voltage and low current power, and are commonly used in fields such as communication and data transmission. High-voltage wires are used to connect high-voltage loads to the power source. These wires typically have high current carrying capacity and voltage ratings to ensure safe and stable power supply to the high-voltage loads. Low-voltage wires, however, are used to connect low-voltage loads in a dryer to the power source or control circuitry. Compared to high-voltage wires, low-voltage wires have lower current carrying capacity and voltage ratings. They are typically used to transmit control signals or low-level signals, such as analog or digital signals output from sensors.

[0031] To prevent interference between circuits in clothing processing equipment (such as dryers), which can lead to excessive electromagnetic emissions and oversensitivity to external interference, the wiring of the machine must be prioritized during the design phase. Interference-resistant wiring not only saves development time but also reduces development costs. In electromagnetic interference design, cables are always the primary channel for radiation or the introduction of interference due to their length. Cables are not only "transmitting antennas" but also excellent receiving antennas. Proper wiring can effectively suppress internal circuit noise and filter out interference signals introduced from the outside via the wires.

[0032] To address this issue, various methods have been employed in related technologies. One common approach is to add ferrite cores to both high-voltage and low-voltage wires. Ferrite cores, in particular, can absorb and dissipate electromagnetic waves, thereby reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI). However, this method also presents several challenges. For instance, the core may saturate due to excessive current flowing through the wire, significantly reducing its EMI suppression capability. Furthermore, adding cores increases the cost and size of electronic devices, and the placement and installation method require precise control to avoid excessive signal attenuation or interference with other parts of the device. Another method involves dividing the circuit board into high-voltage and low-voltage zones to separate high-voltage and low-voltage wires and reduce EMI between them. However, this method also faces several challenges. First, the circuit board layout and design need to be more complex to ensure effective isolation between the high-voltage and low-voltage zones. Second, with the miniaturization and integration of electronic devices, space on circuit boards is becoming increasingly limited, making the division of high-voltage and low-voltage zones more difficult. Moreover, even with zone division, high-voltage wires can still interfere with low-voltage wires through electromagnetic radiation or capacitive coupling.

[0033] Therefore, in order to better solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this disclosure provides an electrical system for a garment processing device. Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the layout of an electrical system for a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the electrical system includes a first substrate 10, a second substrate 20, a high-voltage module 30, and a low-voltage module 40, with the second substrate 20 spaced apart from the first substrate 10. The high-voltage module 30 includes a high-voltage load and high-voltage wires (not shown in the figure) located on the first substrate 10, and the low-voltage module 40 includes a low-voltage load and low-voltage wires (not shown in the figure) located on the second substrate 20.

[0034] By placing the high-voltage and low-voltage modules on separate substrates, complete physical isolation between the modules is achieved. This isolation method is more convenient and effective than simply dividing the circuit into areas on the same board, significantly reducing electromagnetic interference between the high and low voltage modules. Furthermore, the separate design of the high-voltage and low-voltage modules facilitates rapid fault location and maintenance, improving equipment reliability and safety.

[0035] Secondly, in related technologies, since the strong and weak current modules are on the same circuit board, they may interfere with each other through capacitive coupling or electromagnetic radiation. Separating them onto different substrates can significantly reduce this coupling effect, improving the stability and reliability of the electrical system. Furthermore, placing the strong and weak current modules on separate substrates allows designers greater flexibility in planning the circuit board layout. This helps optimize the circuit structure and improve the performance and reliability of the circuit board. Moreover, using separate first and second substrates to support the strong and weak current modules facilitates modular design. This design approach not only facilitates production and testing but also helps reduce maintenance costs and improve maintenance efficiency.

[0036] Furthermore, since high-voltage loads typically generate significant heat, while low-voltage loads are temperature-sensitive, separating high-voltage and low-voltage loads onto different substrates facilitates more effective thermal management. Designers can tailor heat dissipation solutions to the different characteristics of high-voltage and low-voltage loads, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the electrical system and ultimately enhancing the stability and reliability of the equipment.

[0037] Optionally, high-voltage and low-voltage conductors are arranged alternately, and the minimum distance between high-voltage and low-voltage conductors meets the requirements for electrical clearance and creepage distance.

[0038] Clearance, in particular, is the shortest spatial distance measured between two conductive components or between a conductive component and the protective interface of an equipment. It is the shortest distance that allows insulation to be achieved through air while ensuring stable and safe electrical performance. Creepage distance refers to the shortest path along the insulating surface between two conductive components or between a conductive component and the protective interface of an equipment. Both clearance and creepage distance can be determined by consulting relevant national or industry standards based on parameters such as the conductor's operating voltage, insulation material, and insulation class, or they can be determined through electrical calculations and experimental tests.

[0039] In some implementations, the minimum distance between high-voltage and low-voltage conductors is greater than 1 cm to ensure that the spacing between the high-voltage and low-voltage conductors meets the requirements for electrical clearance and creepage distance.

[0040] Among them, the minimum distance between high-voltage and low-voltage conductors is the minimum straight-line distance between the conductors.

[0041] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the garment processing device includes a housing M, and a first substrate 10 and a second substrate 20 are disposed at different parts of the housing M to achieve an interval arrangement of the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20.

[0042] In some implementations, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first substrate 10 is the control circuit board S1 of the garment processing equipment 100, and the second substrate 20 is the display panel S2 of the garment processing equipment. Using the existing display panel S2 of the garment processing equipment to house the low-voltage loads and wiring avoids the need for additional installation space inside or outside the garment processing equipment, thus saving overall space. Simultaneously, placing the low-voltage loads near the display panel reduces the length of the low-voltage wires. This helps reduce wiring complexity and cost. Furthermore, display panels are typically designed with heat dissipation holes or structures, which aid in heat dissipation. Placing the low-voltage loads near the display panel utilizes these heat dissipation structures to lower the operating temperature of the low-voltage loads, improving stability and reliability.

[0043] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are located on different sidewalls of the housing M. By placing the two substrates on different sidewalls of the housing, the distance between the two substrates can be increased, allowing the high-voltage and low-voltage wires to be routed separately from the two sidewalls. This further increases the distance between the high-voltage and low-voltage wires, better reducing electromagnetic interference between them and improving the stability and safety of the equipment. Simultaneously, it can also reduce the impact of heat generated by the high-voltage load during operation on the low-voltage load. In other embodiments, the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 may also be located on the upper or lower surface of the housing, etc., and this is not limited.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of another electrical system for a garment processing device provided in this disclosure, as shown in the embodiment. Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the first substrate 10 and the second substrate 20 are located on the same side wall of the housing. By placing the two substrates on the same side wall of the housing, space can be utilized more effectively, the wiring complexity of strong and weak current wires can be reduced, and it is easier for maintenance personnel to observe the strong and weak current loads on each substrate, which helps to simplify the maintenance process.

[0045] It should be noted that, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The illustration only shows a portion of the housing of the garment processing equipment, and the housing and various substrates shown are merely examples. The actual housing M and the positions and shapes of the various plates can also be in other forms, and this disclosure does not limit them.

[0046] In some implementations, the low-voltage and high-voltage conductors are shielded or twisted-pair cables. Shielded and twisted-pair cables have better anti-interference performance, reducing the interference of external electromagnetic fields on signals and helping to further reduce mutual interference between high-voltage and low-voltage conductors.

[0047] In some implementations, the low-voltage conductors are fitted with insulating protective sleeves. On the one hand, this protects the low-voltage conductors from physical damage, reducing the probability of electrical faults; on the other hand, it can shield and attenuate some electromagnetic waves to a certain extent, reducing electromagnetic interference that could cause communication failures in the low-voltage conductors.

[0048] In some embodiments, the electrical system further includes a transformer module (not shown) located on the first substrate 10 and connected to the high-voltage module 30 and the low-voltage module 40, for converting the first voltage of the high-voltage module 30 into a second voltage suitable for the low-voltage module 40.

[0049] For example, the transformer module can be a transformer, with one end connected to the high-voltage module 30 and the other end connected to the low-voltage module 40, so as to convert the high voltage of the high-voltage module 30 into a low voltage suitable for the low-voltage module 40, and protect the low-voltage load from damage.

[0050] In some implementations, the high-voltage load includes at least a motor and a heating element, while the low-voltage load includes at least a control circuit and a sensor. In other implementations, the high-voltage load may also include other devices or components in the garment handling equipment that use high voltage and high current power supply, such as a fan motor for generating hot air. The low-voltage load may also include other devices or components in the garment handling equipment that use low voltage and low current power supply, such as a display screen for showing the dryer's status and operating instructions, and various status indicator lights.

[0051] Based on the above electrical system, this disclosure also provides a garment processing device, which includes the above electrical system.

[0052] In this embodiment, the garment processing device further includes a housing, on which the electrical system is disposed. The garment processing device is a dryer.

[0053] In other embodiments, the garment processing equipment may also be a washing machine, dryer, or other equipment with both high and low electrical loads.

[0054] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean 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 disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0055] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure.

[0056] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this disclosure is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this disclosure.

[0057] In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0058] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0059] Although preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this disclosure.

[0060] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this disclosure without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this disclosure and their equivalents, this disclosure is also intended to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An electrical system for a garment processing device, characterized in that, include: First substrate; The second substrate is arranged at a distance from the first substrate; A high-voltage module, disposed on the first substrate, includes a high-voltage load and high-voltage wires; A low-voltage module, disposed on the second substrate, includes a low-voltage load and low-voltage wires.

2. The electrical system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a housing, with the first substrate and the second substrate disposed at different locations on the housing.

3. The electrical system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first substrate and the second substrate are located on different sidewalls of the housing.

4. The electrical system according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The high-voltage conductors and the low-voltage conductors are arranged at intervals, and the minimum distance between the high-voltage conductors and the low-voltage conductors meets the requirements for electrical clearance and creepage distance.

5. The electrical system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The minimum distance between the high-voltage conductor and the low-voltage conductor is greater than 1 cm.

6. The electrical system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first substrate is the control circuit board of the garment processing equipment, and the second substrate is the display panel of the garment processing equipment.

7. The electrical system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The low-voltage conductor and the high-voltage conductor are shielded wires or twisted-pair wires.

8. The electrical system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-voltage load includes at least a motor and a heating element, and the low-voltage load includes at least a control circuit and a sensor.

9. The electrical system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical system also includes: A transformer module is disposed on the first substrate and connected to the high-voltage module and the low-voltage module, for converting the first voltage of the high-voltage module into a second voltage suitable for the low-voltage module.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the electrical system as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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