Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses clothes processing equipment which comprises a roller, an air supply device and a motor, the air supply device comprises a fan, the clothes processing equipment further comprises a transmission device, and the transmission device comprises a shell; a transmission shaft; the gear assembly comprises an input gear, an output gear and a transmission gear; the clutch assembly comprises a linkage piece driving the transmission shaft to rotate, and the linkage piece slides on the transmission shaft so as to be meshed with the input gear or the output gear. The transmission device can be installed between the motor and the fan, and when the motor rotates bidirectionally to drive the roller to rotate positively and negatively, unidirectional rotation of the fan is maintained; when the motor rotates in one direction to drive the fan to rotate in one direction, forward and reverse rotation of the roller is achieved. The drum is combined with forward rotation and reverse rotation, clothes in the drum are prevented from being wound, the drying effect is improved, meanwhile, the fan keeps one-way rotation so as to continuously convey hot air into the drum to dry the clothes, and the drying efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With economic and social development, the application areas of clothes dryers are gradually expanding. Clothes dryers typically consist of a drum and an air supply device. Clothes are placed in the drum, and the air supply device delivers hot air into the drum to dry the clothes.

[0003] Currently, most clothes dryers on the market use a single motor to drive both the drum and the fan in the air delivery system. If the drum rotates in one direction for an extended period, the clothes inside will become tangled, resulting in poor drying performance. Therefore, a combination of forward and reverse rotation of the motor-driven drum is necessary. However, because the fan can only deliver air in one direction, if it can deliver hot air to the drum when it rotates forward, it will also change direction when the drum rotates in reverse. In this case, the fan will be unable to deliver hot air to the drum. Therefore, a combination of forward and reverse rotation significantly reduces the time it takes for the fan to deliver hot air to the drum compared to unidirectional drum rotation, thus reducing drying efficiency and extending drying time. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a clothing processing device to solve the problem that when the drum rotates in both directions to dry clothes, the fan can only deliver hot air to the drum in a single direction.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: A garment processing device includes a drum for accommodating garments, an air supply device for supplying air into the drum, and a motor for driving the drum to rotate. The air supply device includes a fan connected to the motor. The garment processing device also includes a transmission device connected between the motor and the fan or between the motor and the drum. The transmission device includes: a housing with an internal cavity; a transmission shaft passing through the housing; a gear assembly rotatably connected within the cavity, including an input gear, an output gear, and transmission gears respectively meshing with the input gear and the output gear; and a clutch assembly slidably connected to the transmission shaft, including a linkage for driving the transmission shaft to rotate. The linkage engages with the input gear or the output gear by sliding on the transmission shaft. When the transmission device is connected between the motor and the fan, the linkage switches between the input gear and the output gear to allow the forward or reverse rotating motor to drive the fan to rotate forward via the transmission device. When the transmission device is connected between the drum and the motor, the linkage switches between the input gear and the output gear to allow the forward rotating motor to drive the drum to rotate forward or reverse via the transmission device. This technical solution has the following technical effects:

[0006] This invention, by configuring the transmission device as a linkage component of the clutch assembly that can slide along the transmission shaft to switch between meshing with the input gear and meshing with the output gear, allows the transmission device to output unidirectional rotation from received bidirectional rotation through the sliding of the linkage component, and vice versa. That is, the transmission device can be installed between the motor and the fan, maintaining the unidirectional rotation of the fan when the motor rotates bidirectionally to drive the drum to rotate in both directions; or it can be installed between the motor and the drum, realizing the forward and reverse rotation of the drum when the motor rotates unidirectionally to drive the fan to rotate unidirectionally. The structure of the linkage meshing with the input gear or the output gear allows the transmission device to withstand a larger load and has a wider range of applications. Different installation positions can be selected according to the internal space of the garment processing equipment and different motor types (unidirectional drive motors or bidirectional drive motors). A single motor can simultaneously drive the drum to rotate in both directions and the fan to rotate in one direction. The drum can combine forward and reverse rotation to prevent clothes from tangling inside the drum and improve the drying effect. At the same time, the fan can maintain unidirectional rotation to continuously deliver hot air into the drum to dry the clothes, improving drying efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0007] In the aforementioned garment processing device, the input gear, output gear, and transmission gear are all bevel gears. The input gear and output gear are coaxially arranged, and the central axis of the transmission gear is perpendicular to the central axis of the input gear. By setting the input gear, output gear, and transmission gear as bevel gears, their installation is more concentrated, reducing the overall size of the transmission device and thus reducing the space occupied by the transmission device in the garment processing device, preventing the transmission device from obstructing the installation of other components.

[0008] In the aforementioned garment processing device, one end of the drive shaft passes through the input gear, and the other end passes through the output gear. A connecting element is sleeved on the drive shaft between the input and output gears. This allows for sliding between the input and output gears, achieving meshing with both, facilitating the operation of the connecting element and the drive shaft while saving space.

[0009] In the aforementioned garment processing device, the input gear and output gear each have first transmission teeth surrounding the drive shaft on their end faces facing the connecting member. The connecting member has second transmission teeth at both ends for engaging with the first transmission teeth. The second transmission teeth mesh with the first transmission teeth on both sides of the connecting member to connect with the input gear or output gear. When the second transmission teeth on the connecting member mesh with the first transmission teeth on the input gear, the connecting member moves circumferentially with the input gear. When the second transmission teeth on the connecting member mesh with the first transmission teeth on the output gear, the connecting member moves circumferentially with the output gear. The arrangement of the first and second transmission teeth ensures stable meshing between the connecting member and the input or output gear, resulting in a more stable and reliable transmission.

[0010] In the aforementioned garment processing equipment, a keyed connection is used between the linkage and the drive shaft. This keyed connection facilitates smooth sliding of the linkage on the drive shaft while ensuring stable circumferential transmission between the linkage and the drive shaft.

[0011] In the aforementioned garment processing device, the clutch assembly further includes a lever for driving the linkage to slide on the drive shaft. The housing has a sliding hole, one end of which is rotatably connected to the linkage, and the other end passes through the sliding hole and exits the housing. The sliding hole vertically limits the end of the lever, allowing it to slide only along the extension direction of the sliding hole, preventing rotation of the lever relative to the linkage. As the lever slides along the sliding hole, it drives the linkage to slide on the drive shaft. Because the lever is rotatably connected to the linkage, it does not obstruct the rotation of the linkage while driving it to slide. The structure is simple and the operation is reliable.

[0012] In the aforementioned garment processing device, the linkage is provided with an annular groove. The lever includes a rod body and a retaining ring with an opening. The retaining ring is located at the end of the rod body and engages with the annular groove through the opening. The lever drives the linkage to slide by pushing the inner wall of the annular groove. The annular groove axially limits the retaining ring, allowing the lever to push the inner wall of the annular groove and drive the linkage to slide through the retaining ring. This facilitates installation and disassembly while preventing slippage when the lever drives the linkage to move axially, resulting in a more stable and reliable driving of the linkage.

[0013] In the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the thickness of the retaining ring is less than the width of the ring groove, thereby creating an installation gap between the side of the retaining ring and the inner wall of the ring groove. This reduces the relative friction between the retaining ring and the linkage during rotation, extending the service life of both the retaining ring and the linkage.

[0014] In the aforementioned garment processing equipment, when the transmission device is connected between the motor and the fan, the motor's output shaft is connected to the input gear, and the transmission shaft is connected to the fan's input shaft. If the motor's output shaft rotates forward, the linkage engages with the input gear to drive the fan to rotate forward; if the motor's output shaft rotates in reverse, the linkage engages with the output gear to drive the fan to rotate forward. The motor can drive the drum to switch between forward and reverse rotation. By combining the forward and reverse rotation of the drum, the clothes inside the drum are prevented from tangling, improving the drying effect. At the same time, the transmission device connected between the fan and the motor can switch the transmission direction through the sliding of the linkage. Regardless of whether the motor output is forward or reverse, the transmission device can keep the direction of the output to the fan in a single direction that continuously delivers hot air into the drum. This ensures that the fan can continuously deliver hot air into the drum to dry the clothes, improving drying efficiency and enhancing the user experience, regardless of whether the drum rotates forward or reverse.

[0015] In the aforementioned garment processing equipment, when the transmission device is connected between the motor and the drum, the motor's output shaft is connected to the transmission shaft, and the drum's pulley is connected to the input gear. If the motor's output shaft rotates forward, the linkage engages with the input gear to drive the drum to rotate forward; conversely, the linkage engages with the output gear to drive the drum to rotate in reverse. The motor can drive the fan to rotate in one direction, keeping the fan in a single direction that continuously delivers hot air into the drum. By continuously delivering hot air into the drum, the clothes are dried, improving drying efficiency and enhancing the user experience. Simultaneously, the transmission device connected between the drum and the motor can switch transmission directions through the sliding of the linkage, allowing the single-direction motor to drive the drum to rotate forward or in reverse. This combination of forward and reverse rotation of the drum prevents clothes from tangling inside the drum, improving the drying effect.

[0016] The features and advantages of this utility model will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the transmission device in Embodiment 1;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the transmission device when the linkage is in the first position in Embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the transmission device when the linkage is in the second position in Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the transmission device when the linkage is in the first position in Embodiment 1;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of the transmission device in Example 1;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment in Example 1;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment in Example 2.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 110. Drum; 111. Belt; 120. Fan; 130. Motor;

[0027] 200. Transmission device;

[0028] 300, housing; 310, receiving cavity; 320, sliding hole; 330, first sidewall; 340, second sidewall; 350, third sidewall;

[0029] 400. Drive shaft;

[0030] 500, Gear assembly; 510, Input gear; 520, Output gear; 530, Transmission gear; 540, First transmission gear;

[0031] 600, Clutch assembly; 610, Linkage element; 611, Ring groove; 612, Second transmission gear; 613, Installation clearance; 620, Lever; 621, Lever body; 622, Snap ring; 6221, Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0032] This utility model discloses a garment processing device, comprising a drum for holding garments, an air supply device for supplying air into the drum, and a motor for driving the drum to rotate. The air supply device includes a fan connected to the motor. The garment processing device also includes a transmission device connected between the motor and the fan or between the motor and the drum. The transmission device includes: a housing with an internal cavity; a transmission shaft passing through the housing; a gear assembly rotatably connected within the cavity, including an input gear, an output gear, and transmission gears respectively meshing with the input gear and the output gear; and a clutch assembly slidably connected to the transmission shaft, including a linkage for driving the transmission shaft to rotate. The linkage engages with the input gear or the output gear by sliding on the transmission shaft. When the transmission device is connected between the motor and the fan, the linkage switches between the input gear and the output gear to allow the forward or reverse rotating motor to drive the fan to rotate forward via the transmission device. When the transmission device is connected between the drum and the motor, the linkage switches between the input gear and the output gear to allow the forward rotating motor to drive the drum to rotate forward or reverse via the transmission device. This invention, by configuring the transmission device as a linkage component of the clutch assembly that can slide along the transmission shaft to switch between meshing with the input gear and meshing with the output gear, allows the transmission device to output unidirectional rotation from received bidirectional rotation through the sliding of the linkage component, and vice versa. That is, the transmission device can be installed between the motor and the fan, maintaining the unidirectional rotation of the fan when the motor rotates bidirectionally to drive the drum to rotate in both directions; or it can be installed between the motor and the drum, realizing the forward and reverse rotation of the drum when the motor rotates unidirectionally to drive the fan to rotate unidirectionally. The structure of the linkage meshing with the input gear or the output gear allows the transmission device to withstand a larger load and has a wider range of applications. Different installation positions can be selected according to the internal space of the garment processing equipment and different motor types (unidirectional drive motors or bidirectional drive motors). A single motor can simultaneously drive the drum to rotate in both directions and the fan to rotate in one direction. The drum can combine forward and reverse rotation to prevent clothes from tangling inside the drum and improve the drying effect. At the same time, the fan can maintain unidirectional rotation to continuously deliver hot air into the drum to dry the clothes, improving drying efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be explained and described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the implementation methods without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", 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 utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[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 utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 directly 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 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.

[0038] Example 1:

[0039] A garment processing device, such as Figures 1 to 6As shown, the device includes a drum 110, an air supply device, and a motor 130. The drum 110 is used to hold clothes to be dried. The air supply device includes a fan 120. The motor 130 is connected to the drum 110 and the fan 120 respectively, so that the motor 130 can drive the drum 110 and the fan 120 to rotate together. The fan 120 delivers hot air into the drum 110 by rotating. The drum 110 can continuously adjust the drying surface of the clothes it holds by rotating, so as to dry the clothes in the drum 110 by hot air. The garment processing equipment also includes a transmission device 200, which is connected between the motor 130 and the fan 120. The transmission device 200 includes a housing 300, a drive shaft 400, a gear assembly 500, and a clutch assembly 600. The housing 300 has a receiving cavity 310 inside. The gear assembly 500 is rotatably connected in the receiving cavity 310. The gear assembly 500 includes an input gear 510, an output gear 520, and a transmission gear 530. The transmission gear 530 meshes with the input gear 510 and the output gear 520 respectively to transmit power between them. The output shaft of the motor 130 is connected to the input gear 510 and the pulley of the roller 110. The pulley and the roller 110 are driven by a belt 111. The drive shaft 400 passes through the housing 300 and is connected to the input shaft of the fan 120. The clutch assembly 600 includes a linkage 610 that is circumferentially connected to the drive shaft 400. The linkage 610 is slidably connected to the drive shaft 400 and has a first position engaged with an input gear 510 and a second position engaged with an output gear 520. The linkage 610 can be switched between the first position and the second position by sliding on the drive shaft 400.

[0040] When the output shaft of motor 130 rotates forward, motor 130 can simultaneously drive input gear 510 and roller 110 to rotate forward. At this time, if Figure 2 As shown, the linkage 610 is slid along the transmission shaft 400 to the first position where it meshes with the input gear 510. The input gear 510 drives the linkage 610 to rotate forward, which in turn drives the transmission shaft 400 to rotate forward. The transmission shaft 400 drives the fan 120 to rotate forward, and the rotating fan 120 delivers hot air into the drum 110.

[0041] When the output shaft of motor 130 reverses, motor 130 can simultaneously drive input gear 510 and roller 110 to reverse. At this time, as Figure 3As shown, the linkage 610 is slid along the transmission shaft 400 to the second position where it meshes with the output gear 520. The linkage 610 disengages from the input gear 510. The reverse-rotating input gear 510 drives the output gear 520 to rotate forward through the transmission gear 530. The forward-rotating output gear 520 drives the linkage 610 meshing with it to rotate forward, which in turn drives the transmission shaft 400 to rotate forward through the linkage 610. The transmission shaft 400 drives the fan 120 to rotate forward, and the forward-rotating fan 120 delivers hot air into the drum 110.

[0042] This invention connects a transmission device 200 between the fan 120 and the motor 130 of the air supply device, and configures the transmission device 200 such that the linkage 610 of the clutch assembly 600 can slide along the transmission shaft 400 to switch between engaging with the input gear 510 and engaging with the output gear 520. This allows the transmission device 200 to switch between engaging with the input gear 510 and engaging with the output gear 520 when the motor 130 drives the roller 110 and the input gear 510 to rotate forward. The linkage 610 can then be slid to engage with the input gear 510, which in turn drives the transmission shaft 400 and the output gear 520 via the linkage 610. The connected fan 120 rotates forward to deliver hot air into the drum 110. When the motor 130 drives the drum 110 and the input gear 510 to rotate in reverse, the linkage 610 can be slid to engage with the output gear 520. The reversed input gear 510 drives the output gear 520 to rotate forward through the transmission gear 530. The output gear 520 drives the transmission shaft 400 and the fan 120 connected to the transmission shaft 400 to maintain forward rotation through the linkage 610, so as to continuously deliver hot air into the drum 110 and continuously dry the clothes. That is, the motor 130 can drive the drum 110 to switch between forward and reverse rotation. By combining the forward and reverse rotation of the drum 110, the clothes inside the drum 110 are prevented from tangling, thus improving the drying effect. At the same time, the transmission device 200 connected between the fan 120 and the motor 130 can switch the transmission direction through the sliding of the linkage 610. Regardless of whether the motor 130 outputs forward or reverse rotation, the transmission device 200 can keep the direction of the output to the fan 120 in a single direction that continuously delivers hot air into the drum 110. This ensures that the fan 120 can continuously deliver hot air into the drum 110 to dry the clothes when the drum 110 is rotating forward or reverse, thereby improving drying efficiency and enhancing the user experience.

[0043] In this embodiment, as Figure 4As shown, the input gear 510, output gear 520, and transmission gear 530 are all bevel gears. The housing 300 has a first sidewall 330 and a second sidewall 340 arranged opposite to each other, and a third sidewall 350 connecting the first sidewall 330 and the second sidewall 340. The input gear 510 and the output gear 520 are rotatably connected to the first sidewall 330 and the second sidewall 340, respectively, so that the input gear 510 and the output gear 520 are coaxially arranged. The transmission gear 530 is rotatably connected to the third sidewall 350, so that the central axis of the transmission gear 530 is perpendicular to the central axis of the input gear 510. By setting the input gear 510, the output gear 520, and the transmission gear 530 as bevel gears, the installation of the three is more concentrated, reducing the overall volume of the transmission device 200, thereby reducing the space occupied by the transmission device 200 in the garment processing equipment, and preventing the transmission device 200 from obstructing the installation of other components.

[0044] One end of the drive shaft 400 passes through the input gear 510 and is coaxially arranged with the input gear 510, so that the drive shaft 400 is rotatably connected to the input gear 510. The other end of the drive shaft 400 passes through the output gear 520 and is coaxially arranged with the output gear 520, so that the drive shaft 400 is rotatably connected to the output gear 520. The connecting member 610 is sleeved on the drive shaft 400 between the input gear 510 and the output gear 520, so that it can be engaged with the two gears by sliding between them. This facilitates the operation of the connecting member 610 and the drive shaft 400 while saving space. Preferably, the connecting member 610 and the drive shaft 400 are connected by a key to achieve linkage, which facilitates the smooth sliding of the connecting member 610 on the drive shaft 400 while ensuring stable transmission of the connecting member 610 and the drive shaft 400 in the circumferential direction.

[0045] In this embodiment, the input gear 510 and the output gear 520 are respectively provided with first transmission teeth 540 on their end faces facing the linkage 610. The first transmission teeth 540 are arranged around the transmission shaft 400. The two ends of the linkage 610 are provided with second transmission teeth 612, which are used to cooperate with the first transmission teeth 540, such as... Figure 2 As shown, when the second transmission tooth 612 on the linkage 610 meshes with the first transmission tooth 540 on the input gear 510, the linkage 610 and the input gear 510 move together in the circumferential direction, as... Figure 3 As shown, when the second transmission tooth 612 on the linkage 610 meshes with the first transmission tooth 540 on the output gear 520, the linkage 610 and the output gear 520 move together in the circumferential direction. The arrangement of the first transmission tooth 540 and the second transmission tooth 612 allows the linkage 610 to mesh stably with the input gear 510 or the output gear 520, making the transmission more stable and reliable.

[0046] like Figure 1As shown, the housing 300 in this embodiment is provided with a sliding hole 320, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the clutch assembly 600 also includes a lever 620. One end of the lever 620 is rotatably connected to the linkage 610, and the other end extends out of the housing 300 through a sliding hole 320. The sliding hole 320 limits the vertical movement of the end of the lever 620, ensuring that the lever 620 can only slide along the extension direction of the sliding hole 320, preventing the lever 620 from rotating relative to the linkage 610. A linear drive mechanism such as a cylinder or electric cylinder can be installed in the garment processing equipment and connected to the portion of the lever 620 located outside the housing 300 to drive the lever 620 to slide along the sliding hole 320, thereby causing the linkage 610 to slide on the transmission shaft 400. Because the lever 620 and the linkage 610 are rotatably connected, the lever 620 does not obstruct the rotation of the linkage 610 while driving it to slide, resulting in a simple structure and reliable operation. In this embodiment, the linkage 610 is provided with an annular groove 611, and the lever 620 includes a rod body 621 and a C-shaped retaining ring 622. The retaining ring 622 is located at the end of the rod body 621 and has an opening 6221. The retaining ring 622 engages with the annular groove 611 through the opening 6221. The annular groove 611 limits the retaining ring 622 axially, so that the lever 620 pushes the inner wall of the annular groove 611 through the retaining ring 622 to drive the linkage 610 to slide. This facilitates installation and disassembly, and avoids slippage when the lever 620 drives the linkage 610 to move axially. The pushing of the linkage 610 is more stable and reliable. Preferably, the thickness of the retaining ring 622 is less than the width of the ring groove 611, so as to form an installation gap 613 between the side of the retaining ring 622 and the inner wall of the ring groove 611, thereby reducing the relative friction between the linkage 610 and the retaining ring 622 when the linkage 610 rotates and extending the service life of the retaining ring 622 and the linkage 610.

[0047] The clothing processing device in this embodiment can be a dryer or a washing machine with a drying function.

[0048] Example 2:

[0049] like Figure 7 As shown, the difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, the transmission device 200 is connected between the roller 110 and the motor 130, the output shaft of the motor 130 is connected to the transmission shaft 400, the pulley of the roller 110 is connected to the input gear 510, and the pulley and the roller 110 are driven by the belt 111. The linkage can be switched between a first position engaged with the input gear 510 and a second position engaged with the output gear, so that the forward-rotating motor 130 drives the roller 110 to rotate forward or backward through the transmission device 200.

[0050] When the linkage slides along the drive shaft 400 to the first position where it meshes with the input gear 510, the forward-rotating motor 130 can simultaneously drive the fan 120 and the drive shaft 400 to rotate forward. The forward-rotating fan 120 delivers hot air into the drum 110, the forward-rotating drive shaft 400 drives the linkage to rotate forward, the linkage drives the input gear 510 to rotate forward, and the forward-rotating input gear 510 drives the drum 110 to rotate forward.

[0051] When the linkage slides along the drive shaft 400 to the second position where it meshes with the output gear, the forward-rotating motor 130 can simultaneously drive the fan 120 and the drive shaft 400 to rotate forward. The forward-rotating fan 120 delivers hot air into the drum 110. The forward-rotating drive shaft 400 drives the linkage to rotate forward, and the linkage drives the output gear to rotate forward. The forward-rotating output gear drives the input gear 510 to rotate in reverse through the transmission gear. The reverse-rotating input gear 510 drives the drum 110 to rotate in reverse.

[0052] By connecting the transmission device 200 between the drum 110 and the motor 130, the motor 130 can drive the fan 120 to rotate in one direction, keeping the fan 120 in a single direction that continuously delivers hot air into the drum 110. By continuously delivering hot air into the drum 110, the clothes are dried, improving drying efficiency and enhancing the user experience. At the same time, the transmission device 200 connected between the drum 110 and the motor 130 can switch the transmission direction through the sliding of the linkage, so that the single-direction motor 130 can drive the drum 110 to rotate forward or backward through the transmission device 200. By combining the forward and reverse rotation of the drum 110, the clothes inside the drum 110 are prevented from tangling, thus improving the drying effect.

[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, comprising a drum for containing garments, an air supply device for supplying air into the drum, and a motor for driving the drum to rotate, wherein the air supply device includes a fan drivenly connected to the motor, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment further includes a transmission device connected between the motor and the fan or between the motor and the drum, the transmission device comprising: The shell has an internal cavity; The drive shaft passes through the housing; A gear assembly, rotatably connected within the receiving cavity, includes an input gear, an output gear, and transmission gears that mesh with the input gear and the output gear, respectively; The clutch assembly is slidably connected to the drive shaft and includes a linkage for driving the drive shaft to rotate. The linkage engages with the input gear or the output gear by sliding on the drive shaft. When the transmission device is connected between the motor and the fan, the linkage switches between the input gear and the output gear to make the forward or reverse rotating motor drive the fan to rotate forward through the transmission device; when the transmission device is connected between the drum and the motor, the linkage switches between the input gear and the output gear to make the forward rotating motor drive the drum to rotate forward or reverse through the transmission device.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input gear, the output gear, and the transmission gear are all bevel gears. The input gear and the output gear are coaxially arranged, and the central axis of the transmission gear is perpendicular to the central axis of the input gear.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the drive shaft passes through the input gear, and the other end passes through the output gear. The linkage is sleeved on the drive shaft between the input gear and the output gear.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The input gear and the output gear are respectively provided with first transmission teeth surrounding the transmission shaft on the end faces facing the linkage. The two ends of the linkage are provided with second transmission teeth for cooperating with the first transmission teeth. The second transmission teeth are connected to the input gear or the output gear by meshing with the first transmission teeth on both sides of the linkage.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage is keyed to the drive shaft.

6. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clutch assembly also includes a lever for driving the linkage to slide on the drive shaft. The housing is provided with a sliding hole. One end of the lever is rotatably connected to the linkage, and the other end passes through the sliding hole and exits the housing.

7. The garment processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The linkage is provided with an annular groove, and the lever includes a rod body and a retaining ring with an opening. The retaining ring is located at the end of the rod body so as to engage with the annular groove through the opening. The lever drives the linkage to slide by pushing the inner wall of the annular groove.

8. The garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The thickness of the retaining ring is less than the width of the annular groove, so as to form an installation gap between the side of the retaining ring and the inner wall of the annular groove.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the transmission device is connected between the motor and the fan, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the input gear, and the transmission shaft is connected to the input shaft of the fan. If the output shaft of the motor rotates forward, the linkage will drive the fan to rotate forward by meshing with the input gear. If the output shaft of the motor reverses, the linkage will engage with the output gear to drive the fan to rotate forward.

10. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the transmission device is connected between the motor and the drum, the output shaft of the motor is connected to the transmission shaft, and the pulley of the drum is connected to the input gear. If the output shaft of the motor rotates forward, the linkage will drive the drum to rotate forward by meshing with the input gear, and the linkage will drive the drum to rotate in reverse by meshing with the output gear.

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