Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of household appliances, and provides clothes treatment equipment. The clothes treating equipment is provided with a circulating air duct and comprises a roller and an air circulating part, and the air circulating part is used for enabling air to circularly flow in the roller and the circulating air duct; the clothes treating equipment further comprises a driving part, the driving part comprises a first output shaft and a second output shaft which rotate independently, the first output shaft is in driving connection with the roller, and the second output shaft is in driving connection with the air circulation part. According to the device, the arranged driving piece can be in driving connection with the roller and the air circulation piece at the same time, and it means that two key components can be driven through one driving piece; according to the design, the number of the driving parts is reduced, the overall structure of the clothes processing equipment tends to be more compact, and especially for an ultra-thin machine type, limited space can be better utilized.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A garment processing device is a device used to perform various processing operations on garments. In related technologies, garment processing devices have a circulating air duct and include a drum, an impeller, a first drive motor, and a second drive motor. The drum is connected to the circulating air duct, and the impeller is used to circulate air within the drum and the circulating air duct. The first drive motor is driven by the drum, and the second drive motor is driven by the impeller, so that the drum and impeller can operate independently.

[0003] However, this driving method takes up a lot of space, thus increasing the size of the garment processing equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a garment processing device that aims to solve the technical problem in the related art that the roller and impeller need to be driven by two drive motors.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of this application, a garment processing device is provided, having a circulating air duct. The garment processing device includes a roller and an air circulation component, the air circulation component being used to circulate air within the roller and the circulating air duct. The garment processing device also includes a drive component, the drive component including a first output shaft and a second output shaft that rotate independently of each other, the first output shaft being driven connected to the roller, and the second output shaft being driven connected to the air circulation component.

[0006] Optionally, the driving component is a dual-rotor motor, with the first output shaft and the second output shaft each connected to a rotor.

[0007] Optionally, the first output shaft and the second output shaft are coaxial and arranged opposite to each other.

[0008] Optionally, the axis of the first output shaft is parallel to the axis of the drum.

[0009] Optionally, the garment handling equipment also includes a transmission assembly that is driven between the first output shaft and the roller.

[0010] Optionally, a first transmission wheel is mounted on the first output shaft; the transmission assembly includes a first transmission belt, a second transmission belt, and a transmission component, the transmission component including a second transmission wheel and a third transmission wheel, the second transmission wheel and the third transmission wheel being drivenly connected; the first transmission belt is mounted on the outer ring of the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel, and the second transmission belt is mounted on the outer ring of the third transmission wheel and the roller.

[0011] Optionally, the garment processing equipment further includes a mounting housing, and the transmission component further includes a transmission body and an elastic connector. The transmission body is sleeved on the first output shaft and is rotatable on the first output shaft. The second transmission wheel and the third transmission wheel are both mounted on the transmission body and are both rotatable on the transmission body. The first end of the elastic connector is connected to the mounting housing, and the second end of the elastic connector is connected to the transmission body. It applies a tension force to the transmission body toward the side of the transmission body away from the roller, so as to keep the first transmission belt and the second transmission belt in a taut state.

[0012] Optionally, in the direction of gravity, the roller is positioned above the drive and / or transmission components.

[0013] Optionally, the drive unit also includes a drive body, on which both the first output shaft and the second output shaft are mounted; in the direction of gravity, the orthographic projection of the roller covers the orthographic projection of a portion of the structure of the drive body, the first output shaft, and the second output shaft, and / or the orthographic projection of the transmission component.

[0014] Optionally, the second and third drive wheels are both located on the side of the first and / or second output shaft away from the drum.

[0015] Optionally, the air circulation component is an impeller, which is sleeved and mounted on the second output shaft.

[0016] Optionally, the drum has a mid-section perpendicular to the direction of gravity, and the impeller is located below the mid-section.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the garment processing equipment provided in this application are as follows: In this application, the driving component can be simultaneously connected to the roller and the air circulation component, which means that the two key components can be driven by a single driving component. This design reduces the number of driving components, which helps to make the overall structure of the garment processing equipment more compact, especially for ultra-thin models, which can make better use of limited space. As a result, the dimensions of the garment processing equipment in the width, length or height direction can be reduced, and space can be reserved for other components, thereby improving the space utilization efficiency of the garment processing equipment.

[0018] Furthermore, the designed drive mechanism allows the rotation directions of the roller and the air circulation component to be independent of each other (i.e., freely changing without interference), ensuring the stability of the garment processing equipment. Specifically, during operation, the roller, driven by the first output shaft, can rotate forward, stop, and reverse at a set speed and frequency, effectively preventing garments from knotting or tangling. Simultaneously, the air circulation component, driven by the second output shaft, can rotate unidirectionally or stop at a set speed and frequency. This allows for effective airflow control and prevents pressure turbulence within the circulation duct caused by forward or reverse rotation. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a portion of the mounting housing, the driving component, and the transmission component provided in the embodiments of this application, after assembly, from a first-view perspective;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a portion of the mounting housing, the driving component, and the transmission component provided in the embodiments of this application, after assembly, from a second perspective.

[0024] Figure 5 A front view of a portion of the assembled structure of the drive component and transmission assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0026] Figure 7 A simplified side view of the assembled roller, drive component, and transmission assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] The details of the reference numerals used in the above figures are as follows:

[0030] 100, Drum; 200, Air circulation component; 300, Drive component; 310, First output shaft; 311, First transmission wheel; 320, Second output shaft; 330, Drive body;

[0031] 400. Transmission assembly; 410. First transmission belt; 420. Second transmission belt; 430. Transmission component; 431. Second transmission wheel; 432. Third transmission wheel; 433. Transmission body; 434. Elastic connector; 435. Connecting hole; 500. Mounting housing; 510. Circulating air duct. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by 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 are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0033] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly or indirectly on that other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other element. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying 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 two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] As described in the background section, garment processing equipment is a device used to perform various processing operations on garments. In related technologies, garment processing equipment has a circulating air duct and includes a drum, an impeller, a first drive motor, and a second drive motor. The drum is connected to the circulating air duct, and the impeller is used to circulate air within the drum and the circulating air duct. The first drive motor is driven by the drum, and the second drive motor is driven by the impeller, allowing the drum and impeller to operate independently. However, this driving method occupies a significant amount of space, thus increasing the size of the garment processing equipment.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 5 To address the aforementioned problems, according to one aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a garment processing device. The garment processing device has a circulating air duct 510, and includes a roller 100 and an air circulation component 200. The air circulation component 200 is used to circulate air within the roller 100 and the circulating air duct 510. The garment processing device also includes a drive component 300, which includes a first output shaft 310 and a second output shaft 320 that rotate independently of each other. The first output shaft 310 is drivenly connected to the roller 100, and the second output shaft 320 is drivenly connected to the air circulation component 200.

[0038] In this embodiment, the clothing processing equipment is a dryer; the circulating air duct 510 is a closed channel, constructed of metal (such as galvanized steel plate) or plastic, and its shape and size can be determined according to the actual needs of the clothing processing equipment, without further restrictions. The drum 100 has an air inlet and an air outlet arranged opposite to each other, both of which are connected to the circulating air duct 510; meanwhile, the air circulation component 200 can be an impeller or a fan, installed inside the circulating air duct 510 to ensure that air circulates within the drum 100 and the circulating air duct 510. The drive component 300 can be a dual-shaft permanent magnet synchronous motor, which has two shafts as output shafts and typically contains a rotor and a stator; in terms of motor control, advanced independent control technology is adopted, such as dual-vector control or multi-degree-of-freedom control methods; by setting multiple independent control windings on the motor stator windings or using a complex inverter topology, the magnetic field and current corresponding to the two output shafts can be independently controlled, thereby making the rotation of the two output shafts independent of each other. In other embodiments, the drive unit 300 may also be a dual-output-shaft brushless DC motor or a dual-output-shaft switched reluctance motor.

[0039] In this application, the drive unit 300 is capable of being driven by both the roller 100 and the air circulation unit 200 simultaneously. This means that the two key components can be driven by a single drive unit 300. This design reduces the number of drive units 300, which helps to make the overall structure of the garment processing equipment more compact, especially for ultra-thin models, allowing for better utilization of limited space. As a result, the dimensions of the garment processing equipment in the width, length, or height directions can be reduced, and space can be reserved for other components, thereby improving the space utilization efficiency of the garment processing equipment.

[0040] Furthermore, the drive unit 300 allows the rotation directions of the roller 100 and the air circulation unit 200 to be independent (i.e., freely changing without interference), ensuring the stability of the garment processing equipment. Specifically, during operation, the roller 100, driven by the first output shaft 310, can rotate forward, stop, and reverse at a set speed and frequency, effectively preventing garments from knotting or tangling. Simultaneously, the air circulation unit 200, driven by the second output shaft 320, can rotate unidirectionally or stop at a set speed and frequency. This allows the air circulation unit 200 to effectively control the airflow and prevent pressure disturbances within the circulation duct 510 caused by forward and reverse rotation.

[0041] Reference Figures 2 to 5 In one embodiment, the drive unit 300 is a dual-rotor motor, with the first output shaft 310 and the second output shaft 320 respectively connected to a rotor.

[0042] In this embodiment, the dual-rotor motor typically consists of a stator and two rotors, inner and outer. The two rotors are located inside and outside the stator, respectively, forming a nested structure, and can rotate independently during operation. The working principle of the dual-rotor motor is based on the interaction of magnetic fields. The two rotors are each controlled by an independent magnetic field, and greater torque and power are generated through the interaction between the magnetic fields. The first output shaft 310 and the second output shaft 320 are respectively arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two rotors, and can be connected by interference fit, key connection, or flange connection. In one specific embodiment, the dual-rotor motor is a variable frequency motor, which can adjust the speed of the drum 100 to 45-70 rpm and the speed of the air circulation component 200 to 2500-3500 rpm.

[0043] The dual-rotor motor can be connected to drive both the roller 100 and the air circulation component 200 simultaneously, which not only reduces the number of drive components 300, but also allows the rotation direction and speed of the roller 100 and the air circulation component 200 to change freely without affecting each other, thus meeting different usage requirements.

[0044] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the first output shaft 310 and the second output shaft 320 are coaxial and arranged opposite to each other.

[0045] The above design not only enables the drive unit 300 to achieve bidirectional power output within a relatively small axial space, but also provides a more compact layout compared to non-coaxial dual output shaft designs. This reduces the lateral space occupied by the drive unit 300 in the garment processing equipment, facilitating the miniaturization of the garment processing equipment. Simultaneously, this coaxial and opposite dual output shaft structure provides relatively symmetrical power output, thereby achieving torque balance and improving the stability and reliability of the operation of the roller 100 and the air circulation unit 200.

[0046] Reference Figure 7 In one embodiment, the axis of the first output shaft 310 is parallel to the axis of the drum 100.

[0047] The above design not only helps to optimize the internal space layout of the garment processing equipment without occupying too much installation space, thus leaving enough space for the installation of other components, but also makes the power transmission more stable, avoiding fluctuations in the rotational speed of the roller 100 due to instability in the direction of power transmission, thereby maintaining a good balance for the roller 100.

[0048] Reference Figures 2 to 7 In one embodiment, the garment processing device further includes a transmission assembly 400, which is drivenly connected between the first output shaft 310 and the roller 100.

[0049] In this embodiment, the transmission component 400 can be a gear transmission structure, a belt transmission structure, or a chain transmission structure. On one hand, as an intermediate link connecting the first output shaft 310 and the roller 100, the transmission component 400 can optimize the power transmission path. For example, by using a suitable belt transmission structure and rationally selecting the type of belt (such as a synchronous belt) and tension, energy loss during power transmission can be reduced, and the power generated by the drive component 300 can be efficiently transmitted to the roller 100, improving the energy utilization rate of the entire garment processing equipment. On the other hand, when the rotational speed or torque of the first output shaft 310 may fluctuate, the transmission component 400 can act as a buffer and stabilizer, making the rotation of the roller 100 more stable. Furthermore, during equipment operation, if the roller 100 encounters a sudden overload (such as excessive clothing entanglement causing the roller 100 to jam), the transmission component 400 can also provide some protection, preventing damage to the drive component 300 due to overload, thereby reducing the possibility of damage such as deformation of the roller 100 due to excessive torque.

[0050] Reference Figures 2 to 9In one embodiment, a first transmission wheel 311 is sleeved on the first output shaft 310; the transmission assembly 400 includes a first transmission belt 410, a second transmission belt 420, and a transmission component 430, the transmission component 430 including a second transmission wheel 431 and a third transmission wheel 432, the second transmission wheel 431 and the third transmission wheel 432 being drivenly connected; the first transmission belt 410 is sleeved on the outer ring of the first transmission wheel 311 and the second transmission wheel 431, and the second transmission belt 420 is sleeved on the outer ring of the third transmission wheel 432 and the roller 100.

[0051] In this embodiment, the first transmission wheel 311 is fixedly sleeved and mounted on the first output shaft 310, and is coaxial with the first output shaft 310; the first transmission belt 410 and the second transmission belt 420 are V-belts, and the second transmission wheel 431 and the third transmission wheel 432 are both fixedly sleeved and mounted on the same mounting shaft, and are coaxially arranged. In other embodiments, the first transmission belt 410 and the second transmission belt 420 may both be synchronous belts, and the first transmission wheel 311, the second transmission wheel 431, and the third transmission wheel 432 are all pulleys used in conjunction with synchronous belts.

[0052] When the first output shaft 310 drives the drum 100 to rotate, the rotation of the first output shaft 310 drives the first transmission wheel 311 to rotate; under the transmission action of the first transmission belt 410, the second transmission wheel 431 rotates; along with the rotation of the second transmission wheel 431, the third transmission wheel 432 will also rotate; under the combined action of the third transmission wheel 432 and the second transmission belt 420, the drum 100 will rotate accordingly.

[0053] On the one hand, the two-stage transmission via the first transmission belt 410 and the second transmission belt 420 allows for relatively flexible speed adjustment. Specifically, the transmission ratio is determined by the diameter ratio of the first transmission wheel 311 to the second transmission wheel 431 and the diameter ratio of the third transmission wheel 432 to the roller 100. By changing the diameter of the transmission wheels, various overall transmission ratios can be obtained, thus enabling fine adjustment of the roller 100's rotational speed to meet the needs of different stages. On the other hand, the presence of the first transmission belt 410 and the second transmission belt 420 makes the power transmission process smoother. Compared to a direct rigid connection, the transmission belt has a certain degree of elasticity and flexibility. When there are slight fluctuations in the rotational speed or torque of the first output shaft 310, the transmission belt can absorb these fluctuations, thereby reducing the direct impact on the rotational speed of the roller 100 and making the rotational speed change of the roller 100 smoother. This ensures a more stable movement of clothing within the roller 100, reducing tangling and wear. In addition, when the roller 100 is suddenly subjected to greater resistance, the transmission belt can avoid rigid impact between the drive component 300 and the roller 100 by taking measures such as slight slippage, thus protecting the drive component 300 and the roller 100 from damage.

[0054] In addition, to extend the service life of the roller 100, multiple drive wheels can be installed at intervals along the circumference of the roller 100 on its outer circumference. The second drive belt 420 is sleeved on the outer ring of the multiple drive wheels to avoid direct contact between the second drive belt 420 and the roller 100.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 as well as Figures 5 to 9 In one embodiment, the garment processing device further includes a mounting housing 500, and the transmission component 430 further includes a transmission body 433 and an elastic connector 434. The transmission body 433 is sleeved on the first output shaft 310 and can rotate on the first output shaft 310. The second transmission wheel 431 and the third transmission wheel 432 are both mounted on the transmission body 433 and can both rotate on the transmission body 433. The first end of the elastic connector 434 is connected to the mounting housing 500, and the second end of the elastic connector 434 is connected to the transmission body 433, and applies a tension force to the transmission body 433 toward the side of the transmission body 433 away from the roller 100, so as to keep the first transmission belt 410 and the second transmission belt 420 in a taut state.

[0056] In this embodiment, the circulating air duct 510 is constructed within the mounting housing 500, and the roller 100 and the drive component 300 are both mounted within the mounting housing 500. The housing not only supports and mounts the circulating air duct 510, roller 100, and drive component 300, but also effectively protects them, thereby extending their service life. The transmission body 433 is rotatable about the axis of the first output shaft 310. The transmission body 433 has a rotatable mounting shaft, the axis of which is parallel to the axis of the first output shaft 310. The second transmission wheel 431 and the third transmission wheel 432 are both fixedly mounted on the mounting shaft. The elastic connector 434 is a metal spring; in other embodiments, the elastic connector 434 may also be a rubber band or a rubber spring.

[0057] On the one hand, the elastic connector 434 applies tension to the transmission body 433, ensuring that the first transmission belt 410 and the second transmission belt 420 remain taut at all times. This effectively prevents slippage due to belt slack during power transmission. On the other hand, the combined use of the transmission body 433 and the elastic connector 434 allows for some displacement adjustment space for the transmission wheel and belt when subjected to vibration and impact, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the transmission assembly 400 due to sudden impact. Furthermore, at the moment of starting or stopping the garment processing equipment, the torque change of the drive component 300 or the inertia of the roller 100 may generate a large impact force on the transmission belt and drive wheel. The tension applied by the elastic connector 434 maintains appropriate tension between the components in the transmission assembly 400, effectively buffering the impact generated at the moment of starting and stopping, thereby extending the service life of the components in the transmission assembly 400.

[0058] In addition, to facilitate the connection of the elastic connector 434 with the transmission body 433 and the mounting shell 500, the transmission body 433 and the mounting shell 500 are provided with a connection hole 435, and the elastic connector 434 can be connected to the transmission body 433 and the mounting shell 500 by hooking into the connection hole 435.

[0059] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 In one embodiment, the roller 100 is positioned above the drive unit 300 in the direction of gravity. This design not only helps reduce the size of the garment handling equipment in the direction of gravity, but also facilitates the user's loading and unloading of garments and the maintenance of the drive unit 300. Furthermore, this design allows the drive unit 300 to primarily bear axial torque to drive the roller 100 to rotate, without having to bear excessive vertical tension due to gravity, thus ensuring the stability of power transmission.

[0060] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the roller 100 is positioned above the transmission member 430 in the direction of gravity. This design not only helps reduce the size of the garment handling equipment in the direction of gravity, but also facilitates the user's loading and unloading of garments and the maintenance of the transmission member 430. Furthermore, this design allows for a more rational stress distribution on the transmission member 430 during power transmission; specifically, during the operation of the roller 100, the direction of gravity of the roller 100 remains substantially perpendicular to the power transmission direction (mainly the torque direction) of the transmission member 430. This helps reduce the burden on the transmission member 430 during power transmission, thereby improving the stability and efficiency of power transmission.

[0061] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 In one embodiment, the drive unit 300 further includes a drive body 330, on which the first output shaft 310 and the second output shaft 320 are both mounted; in the direction of gravity, the orthographic projection of the roller 100 covers the orthographic projection of a portion of the structure of the drive body 330, the first output shaft 310 and the second output shaft 320.

[0062] In this embodiment, the drive body 330 is the main structure of a dual-rotor motor. By adopting the above design, the space occupied horizontally by parts of the drive body 330, the first output shaft 310, and the second output shaft 320 is reduced, contributing to a more compact device structure. Furthermore, the second output shaft 320 is located on the side of the first output shaft 310 away from the center of the roller 100, while the second transmission belt 420 is fitted onto the middle position of the outer circumferential surface of the roller 100; this design not only helps to shorten the transmission path of the transmission assembly 400, thereby improving transmission efficiency, but also improves the smoothness of the roller 100's operation.

[0063] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the orthographic projection of the roller 100 overlaps the orthographic projection of the transmission member 430 in the direction of gravity. By adopting the above design, the space occupied by the transmission member 430 in the horizontal direction is reduced, which helps to make the equipment structure more compact.

[0064] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 In one embodiment, the second drive wheel 431 and the third drive wheel 432 are both located on the side of the first output shaft 310 away from the drum 100.

[0065] The above design not only reduces the size of the garment processing equipment in the gravity direction while avoiding interference between the second drive wheel 431 and the third drive wheel 432 and the drum 100, thus making the equipment structure more compact, but also, because the second drive wheel 431 and the third drive wheel 432 are located on the same side, the power transmission path is relatively simple and direct. This helps to reduce energy loss and mechanical wear during power transmission, improve power transmission efficiency, and ensure that the drum 100 receives more stable and efficient power. Furthermore, the fact that the second drive wheel 431 and the third drive wheel 432 are located on the same side makes it easier for maintenance personnel to operate the equipment during maintenance and repair.

[0066] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7In one embodiment, the second drive wheel 431 and the third drive wheel 432 are both located on the side of the second output shaft 320 away from the drum 100.

[0067] The above design not only reduces the size of the garment processing equipment in the gravity direction while avoiding interference between the second drive wheel 431 and the third drive wheel 432 and the drum 100, thus making the equipment structure more compact, but also, because the second drive wheel 431 and the third drive wheel 432 are located on the same side, the power transmission path is relatively simple and direct. This helps to reduce energy loss and mechanical wear during power transmission, improve power transmission efficiency, and ensure that the drum 100 receives more stable and efficient power. Furthermore, the fact that the second drive wheel 431 and the third drive wheel 432 are located on the same side makes it easier for maintenance personnel to operate the equipment during maintenance and repair.

[0068] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 In one embodiment, the air circulation component 200 is an impeller, which is sleeved and mounted on the second output shaft 320.

[0069] In this embodiment, the impeller can be fixedly mounted on the second output shaft 320 using a key connection, interference fit, bearing, or coupling. This design not only improves the rotational stability of the air circulation component 200 but also reduces additional connecting parts and complex transmission structures, resulting in a more compact device structure. In other embodiments, the air circulation component 200 can also be a fan, and it can be driven to the second output shaft 320 using a gear drive, belt drive, or chain drive structure.

[0070] Reference Figure 2 In one embodiment, the drum 100 has a mid-section perpendicular to the direction of gravity, and the impeller is located below the mid-section. This design reduces the space occupied by the impeller in the horizontal direction, thereby making the equipment structure more compact.

[0071] In summary, implementing the garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment has at least the following beneficial technical effects: In this application, the driving component 300 can be simultaneously driven and connected to the roller 100 and the air circulation component 200, which means that the driving of two key components can be achieved through one driving component 300; this design reduces the number of driving components 300, which helps to make the overall structure of the garment processing equipment more compact, especially for ultra-thin models, which can better utilize limited space; in this way, the dimensions of the garment processing equipment in the width, length or height direction can be reduced, and space can be reserved for other components, thereby improving the space utilization efficiency of the garment processing equipment.

[0072] Furthermore, the drive unit 300 allows the rotation directions of the roller 100 and the air circulation unit 200 to be independent (i.e., freely changing without interference), ensuring the stability of the garment processing equipment. Specifically, during operation, the roller 100, driven by the first output shaft 310, can rotate forward, stop, and reverse at a set speed and frequency, effectively preventing garments from knotting or tangling. Simultaneously, the air circulation unit 200, driven by the second output shaft 320, can rotate unidirectionally or stop at a set speed and frequency. This allows the air circulation unit 200 to effectively control the airflow and prevent pressure disturbances within the circulation duct 510 caused by forward and reverse rotation.

[0073] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing apparatus having a circulating air duct (510), the garment processing apparatus comprising a drum (100) and an air circulation component (200), the air circulation component (200) being used to circulate air within the drum (100) and the circulating air duct (510); characterized in that, The garment processing equipment further includes a drive unit (300), which includes a first output shaft (310) and a second output shaft (320) that rotate independently of each other. The first output shaft (310) is driven to be connected to the roller (100), and the second output shaft (320) is driven to be connected to the air circulation unit (200).

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit (300) is a dual-rotor motor, with the first output shaft (310) and the second output shaft (320) respectively connected to a rotor.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first output shaft (310) and the second output shaft (320) are coaxial and opposite to each other.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axis of the first output shaft (310) is parallel to the axis of the roller (100).

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a transmission assembly (400) which is driven to connect between the first output shaft (310) and the roller (100).

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first transmission wheel (311) is sleeved and mounted on the first output shaft (310); The transmission assembly (400) includes a first transmission belt (410), a second transmission belt (420), and a transmission component (430). The transmission component (430) includes a second transmission wheel (431) and a third transmission wheel (432), which are drivenly connected. The first transmission belt (410) is sleeved on the outer ring of the first transmission wheel (311) and the second transmission wheel (431), and the second transmission belt (420) is sleeved on the outer ring of the third transmission wheel (432) and the roller (100).

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a mounting housing (500), and the transmission component (430) further includes a transmission body (433) and an elastic connector (434). The transmission body (433) is sleeved on the first output shaft (310) and can rotate on the first output shaft (310). The second transmission wheel (431) and the third transmission wheel (432) are both mounted on the transmission body (433) and can both rotate on the transmission body (433). The first end of the elastic connector (434) is connected to the mounting shell (500), and the second end of the elastic connector (434) is connected to the transmission body (433). A tension force is applied to the transmission body (433) toward the side of the transmission body (433) away from the roller (100) so that the first transmission belt (410) and the second transmission belt (420) remain taut.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, In the direction of gravity, the roller (100) is located above the drive member (300) and / or the transmission member (430).

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drive unit (300) further includes a drive body (330), on which the first output shaft (310) and the second output shaft (320) are both mounted; In the direction of gravity, the orthographic projection of the roller (100) covers the orthographic projection of a portion of the structure of the drive body (330), the first output shaft (310), and the second output shaft (320) and / or the orthographic projection of the transmission member (430).

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second drive wheel (431) and the third drive wheel (432) are both located on the side of the first output shaft (310) and / or the second output shaft (320) away from the roller (100).

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The air circulation component (200) is an impeller, which is sleeved and installed on the second output shaft (320).

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The roller (100) has a mid-section perpendicular to the direction of gravity, and the impeller is located below the mid-section.

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