Clothes dryer

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothes dryer which comprises a clothes cover and a shell assembly, the clothes cover is provided with a clothes drying cavity, and the clothes cover is arranged on at least part of the shell assembly in a covering mode. The shell assembly is provided with a heating inlet, a heating cavity and a heating outlet which are communicated in sequence, and a dehumidification inlet, a dehumidification cavity and a dehumidification outlet which are communicated in sequence, the heating outlet and the dehumidification inlet are both located in the clothes drying cavity and communicated with the clothes drying cavity, and the dehumidification outlet is located outside the clothes drying cavity and communicated with the dehumidification cavity. The heating cavity and the dehumidification cavity are arranged in a spaced and independent mode. The first airflow driving part is arranged in the heating cavity to drive airflow to move; and the second airflow driving part is arranged in the dehumidification cavity so as to drive airflow to move. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the technical problem that the clothes drying speed is reduced due to the fact that water in the clothes dryer is accumulated in the clothes cover and cannot be quickly discharged in the prior art can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothes dryer technology, and more specifically, to a clothes dryer. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, prolonged periods of rainy weather lead to increased humidity, making it difficult to dry washed clothes quickly. This can cause clothes to deform, discolor, and even develop unpleasant odors, causing significant inconvenience to daily life. The advent of clothes dryers has solved this problem, allowing clothes to be dried regardless of the weather. Most existing clothes dryers work by using a fan to blow heated air onto the surface of the clothes, heating them and accelerating moisture evaporation to achieve the purpose of drying.

[0003] However, while existing dryers can evaporate moisture from clothes using high-temperature airflow, the evaporated water vapor cannot be expelled quickly, and this moisture accumulates inside the garment cover, greatly reducing the drying speed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a clothes dryer that solves the technical problem in the prior art where moisture accumulates inside the clothes cover and cannot be quickly discharged, resulting in a decrease in drying speed.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a clothes dryer, comprising:

[0006] A garment cover and a housing assembly, the garment cover having a drying chamber, the garment cover covering at least a portion of the housing assembly; the housing assembly is provided with a heating inlet, a heating chamber and a heating outlet connected in sequence, and a dehumidification inlet, a dehumidification chamber and a dehumidification outlet connected in sequence, the heating outlet and the dehumidification inlet being located inside the drying chamber and connected to the drying chamber, the dehumidification outlet being located outside the drying chamber, and the heating chamber and the dehumidification chamber being spaced apart and independently arranged;

[0007] A first driving airflow component is disposed inside the heating chamber to drive airflow movement;

[0008] A second airflow drive component is disposed within the dehumidification chamber to drive airflow movement.

[0009] Furthermore, the dryer also includes:

[0010] The driving component has a first driving part and a second driving part that are spaced apart. Both the first driving part and the second driving part are rotatably disposed. The first driving part is driven connected to a first driving airflow component, and the second driving part is driven connected to a second driving airflow component. The first driving airflow component and / or the second driving airflow component are fan blades.

[0011] Wherein, the first driving unit and the second driving unit rotate synchronously; or,

[0012] The first driving unit and the second driving unit rotate independently.

[0013] Further, the housing assembly includes:

[0014] A first housing structure, wherein the heating outlet is provided on the first housing structure;

[0015] A second housing structure, wherein a dehumidification inlet and a dehumidification outlet are provided on the second housing structure;

[0016] A connecting housing structure is provided, wherein both the first housing structure and the second housing structure are connected to the connecting housing structure, at least a portion of the heating chamber and at least a portion of the dehumidification chamber are disposed within the connecting housing structure, and both the first driving airflow component and the second driving airflow component are installed within the connecting housing structure;

[0017] The heating inlet is located on the first housing structure or the connecting housing structure.

[0018] Furthermore, at least one of the first shell structure and the second shell structure is rotatably disposed on the connecting shell structure, and the shell assembly has a working position and a closed position; when the shell assembly is in the working position, the first shell structure and the second shell structure are respectively located on both sides of the connecting shell structure, and the outer periphery formed by the first shell structure and the second shell structure is adapted to the inner periphery of the garment cover; when the shell assembly is in the closed position, the first shell structure and the second shell structure are disposed opposite to each other.

[0019] Furthermore, the connecting shell structure includes an arc shell, a first end shell, and a second end shell, wherein at least one of the first shell structure and the second shell structure is rotatably disposed at the outer edge of the arc shell about the axis of the arc shell;

[0020] Wherein, the first end shell and the second end shell are respectively located at both ends of the arc-shaped shell, and the heating inlet is provided on one of the first end shell and the second end shell; and / or,

[0021] The housing assembly further includes a first arcuate guide plate, which is connected to the first housing structure. The first arcuate guide plate is rotatably disposed on the arcuate housing, and its outer edge is adapted to the inner edge of the arcuate housing; and / or,

[0022] The housing assembly further includes a second arc guide plate, which is connected to the second housing structure. The second arc guide plate is rotatably disposed on the arc housing, and the outer edge of the second arc guide plate is adapted to the inner edge of the arc housing.

[0023] Furthermore, the first housing structure has a first communicating panel, on which the heating outlet is provided; when the housing assembly is in the closed position, the first communicating panel is disposed opposite to the second housing structure; and / or,

[0024] The heating outlet is located at the top of the first housing structure.

[0025] Furthermore, the second housing structure has a second communicating panel, on which the dehumidification inlet is provided; when the housing assembly is in the closed position, the second communicating panel is disposed opposite to the first housing structure; and / or,

[0026] The dehumidification inlet is located at the top of the second housing structure; and / or,

[0027] When the housing assembly is in the working position, the dehumidification outlet is located on the side of the second housing structure away from the first housing structure.

[0028] Furthermore, the dryer also includes:

[0029] A driving component, wherein the driving component is installed within the connecting housing structure and located between the first driving airflow component and the second driving airflow component; the driving component has a first driving portion and a second driving portion spaced apart, both the first driving portion and the second driving portion being rotatably disposed, the first driving portion being drivenly connected to the first driving airflow component, and the second driving portion being drivenly connected to the second driving airflow component; and / or

[0030] A heating element is disposed inside the heating chamber.

[0031] Furthermore, the housing assembly also includes:

[0032] A first volute assembly includes a first air duct volute and a first guide housing connected to each other, the first air duct volute and the first guide housing forming the heating chamber. The first air duct volute has a first air inlet communicating with the heating inlet, and the first guide housing has a first air outlet communicating with the heating outlet. The first air duct volute is disposed within the connecting housing structure, and the first guide housing is disposed within the first housing structure and extends along the extending direction of the first housing structure; and / or

[0033] The second volute assembly includes a second air duct volute and a second guide housing connected to each other. The second air duct volute and the second guide housing form the dehumidification chamber. The second air duct volute has a second air inlet communicating with the dehumidification inlet. The second guide housing has a second air outlet communicating with the dehumidification outlet. The second air duct volute is disposed within the connecting housing structure. The second guide housing is disposed within the second housing structure and extends along the extension direction of the second housing structure.

[0034] Further, the first housing structure includes a first communicating panel and a first bottom shell, the first communicating panel being detachably disposed on the first bottom shell, the housing assembly further including a first volute assembly, the first volute assembly surrounding the heating cavity, a portion of the first volute assembly being disposed between the first communicating panel and the first bottom shell, and another portion of the first volute assembly being disposed on a portion of the connecting housing structure; and / or,

[0035] The second housing structure includes a second communicating panel and a second bottom shell. The second communicating panel is detachably disposed on the second bottom shell. The housing assembly also includes a second volute assembly. The second volute assembly surrounds the heating cavity. A portion of the second volute assembly is disposed between the second communicating panel and the second bottom shell, and another portion of the second volute assembly is disposed on another part of the connecting housing structure.

[0036] Furthermore, the dryer also includes:

[0037] A temperature sensing element is disposed on the housing assembly or the garment cover;

[0038] A humidity detection element is disposed on the housing assembly or the garment cover;

[0039] The first driving unit is rotatably disposed and drivenly connected to the first driving airflow component;

[0040] The second drive unit is rotatably disposed and drivenly connected to the second drive airflow component;

[0041] The control unit is connected to the temperature detection unit, the humidity detection unit, the first drive unit, and the second drive unit. The control unit controls the first drive unit and the second drive unit based on the detection results of the temperature detection unit and the humidity detection unit.

[0042] By applying the technical solution of this utility model, through independently set heating and dehumidifying chambers, and separately controlled first and second driving airflow components, efficient heating and drying of clothes and high-speed dehumidification of water vapor are achieved, improving drying efficiency. Simultaneously, the inclusion of temperature and humidity sensors allows for intelligent control of the drying process, preventing damage to clothes from overheating or overhumidification, thus enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the rotatable design of the housing reduces the space occupied by the dryer when not in use, better meeting the needs of modern homes. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0044] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the housing assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention in the closed position is shown;

[0045] Figure 2 An exploded view of a clothes dryer provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0046] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the housing assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention in its working position is shown.

[0047] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of a housing assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown from one perspective;

[0048] Figure 5 An exploded view of a housing assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0049] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of the internal structure of a housing assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown from one perspective.

[0050] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 Sectional view along line AA in the middle;

[0051] Figure 8 It shows Figure 6 BB-direction sectional view in the middle;

[0052] Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of the internal structure of the housing assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown from another perspective;

[0053] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the airflow circulation of a clothes dryer provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0054] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0055] 10. Clothing cover;

[0056] 20. Housing assembly; 21. Heating inlet; 22. Heating outlet; 23. Dehumidification inlet; 24. Dehumidification outlet;

[0057] 25. First shell structure; 251. First communicating panel; 252. First bottom shell;

[0058] 26. Second shell structure; 261. Second communicating panel; 262. Second bottom shell;

[0059] 27. Connecting shell structure; 271. Arc-shaped shell; 272. First end shell; 273. Second end shell;

[0060] 281. First arc guide plate; 282. Second arc guide plate;

[0061] 291. First volute assembly; 2911. First air duct volute; 2912. First guide housing;

[0062] 292. Second volute assembly; 2921. Second air duct volute; 2922. Second guide housing;

[0063] 31. First driving airflow component; 32. Second driving airflow component;

[0064] 40. Driving components;

[0065] 50. Heating element. Detailed Implementation

[0066] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 10As shown, one embodiment of this utility model provides a clothes dryer, which includes: a clothes cover 10, a housing assembly 20, a first driving airflow component 31, and a second driving airflow component 32. The clothes cover 10 has a drying chamber and covers at least a portion of the housing assembly 20. The housing assembly 20 is provided with a heating inlet 21, a heating chamber, and a heating outlet 22 connected in sequence, and a dehumidification inlet 23, a dehumidification chamber, and a dehumidification outlet 24 connected in sequence. The heating outlet 22 and the dehumidification inlet 23 are both located inside the drying chamber and communicate with it, while the dehumidification outlet 24 is located outside the drying chamber. The heating chamber and the dehumidification chamber are spaced apart and independently arranged. The first driving airflow component 31 is disposed inside the heating chamber to drive airflow; the second driving airflow component 32 is disposed inside the dehumidification chamber to drive airflow. The heated air flowing out of the heating outlet 22 finally reaches the drying chamber, passes over the surface of the clothes, and evaporates moisture, thereby achieving the purpose of drying the clothes.

[0068] The dryer provided in this embodiment, by providing a second driving airflow component 32 within the dehumidification chamber, allows water vapor entering the dehumidification chamber through the dehumidification inlet 23 to flow out through the dehumidification outlet 24 to the outside of the garment cover 10. This accelerates the expulsion of air from the garment cover 10, preventing water vapor buildup and thus reducing drying speed. Therefore, the dryer provided in this embodiment solves the technical problem in the prior art where moisture accumulates inside the garment cover 10 and cannot be quickly expelled, resulting in reduced drying speed.

[0069] The implementation of this independent heating and dehumidification system achieves an independent dual-airflow structure, forming a stable heating and forward dehumidification process that occurs simultaneously. This allows water vapor in the drying chamber to be quickly expelled, achieving rapid drying and improving the user experience. This allows the dryer to not only heat quickly but also dehumidify simultaneously, preventing clothes from developing mold or odors due to excessive humidity during the drying process. In actual use, the dryer can automatically adjust the heating and dehumidification intensity according to the material and size of the clothing. For example, for thinner cotton garments, the heating intensity can be appropriately reduced to avoid damage; for thicker down jackets or outdoor clothing, the heating intensity can be appropriately increased to speed up the drying process. This type of dryer is particularly suitable for humid seasons, such as spring and autumn, and for areas with high humidity, such as southern cities. It can significantly improve the drying efficiency of clothes, reduce drying time, and improve the comfort and wearing experience of clothes, allowing users to obtain dry clothes in a short time, especially in situations where there is an urgent need to dry clothes, such as rapid drying of clothes after travel or exercise.

[0070] Specifically, the first driving airflow component 31 and the second driving airflow component 32 are structures capable of driving airflow movement, and can be structures such as fan blades, air pumps, and suction pumps.

[0071] In this embodiment, the dryer also includes a drive unit 40, which has a first drive section and a second drive section spaced apart. Both the first and second drive sections are rotatably arranged. The first drive section is driven connected to a first drive airflow component 31, and the second drive section is driven connected to a second drive airflow component 32. The first drive airflow component 31 and / or the second drive airflow component 32 are fan blades. This design allows the dryer to more precisely control the airflow and speed during the heating, drying, and dehumidifying processes, improving drying and dehumidifying efficiency while reducing energy consumption. It is suitable for homes and small commercial spaces, such as hotels and gyms, meeting the clothing drying needs of different scenarios.

[0072] The first and second drive units rotate synchronously, allowing the first and second drive airflow components 31 and 32 to rotate synchronously via a single drive unit 40. This design is simple, easy to implement, and reduces drive costs. The synchronous rotation design enables heating and dehumidification processes to be performed simultaneously, making it suitable for clothing requiring both heating and dehumidification, such as thoroughly wet clothing or clothing that needs rapid drying in humid environments. Specifically, the drive unit 40 can be a dual-axis motor, and the first and second drive airflow components 31 and 32 rotate in the same direction, both counter-clockwise.

[0073] Alternatively, the first and second drive units can rotate independently, thereby driving the first drive airflow component 31 and the second drive airflow component 32 to rotate respectively, achieving the circulation of heated air and the discharge of water vapor independently. This allows for flexible control of the heating air circulation and water vapor discharge processes. The independent rotation design enables the dryer to flexibly select the priority of heating and drying or dehumidifying based on the actual needs of the clothes. For example, if the clothes have been heated to a certain extent but the humidity is still high, dehumidification can be prioritized, and vice versa. This design not only improves the efficiency of drying and dehumidifying but also reduces energy consumption. It is particularly suitable for scenarios with strict energy management, such as cost control in commercial settings, and for users with strong environmental awareness, meeting the drying needs of clothes in different scenarios and improving the dryer's efficiency and economic benefits.

[0074] In this embodiment, the housing assembly 20 includes: a first housing structure 25, a second housing structure 26, and a connecting housing structure 27. The first housing structure 25 is provided with a heating outlet 22; the second housing structure 26 is provided with a dehumidification inlet 23 and a dehumidification outlet 24. Both the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 are connected to the connecting housing structure 27. At least a portion of the heating chamber and at least a portion of the dehumidification chamber are disposed within the connecting housing structure 27. The first driving airflow component 31 and the second driving airflow component 32 are both installed within the connecting housing structure 27. The heating inlet 21 is disposed on either the first housing structure 25 or the connecting housing structure 27. This structural arrangement facilitates optimization of the housing assembly 20, allowing the dehumidification inlet 23 and dehumidification outlet 24, and the heating inlet 21 and heating outlet 22 to be disposed in different locations, avoiding mutual interference between the dehumidification airflow and the heating airflow, and ensuring stable operation of both the dehumidification airflow and the heating airflow.

[0075] The design of this housing assembly 20 effectively separates the heating and dehumidification functional areas, preventing the cross-contamination of hot air and moisture inside the dryer and improving drying and dehumidification efficiency. Simultaneously, the installation positions of the first and second driving airflow components 31 and 32 within the connecting housing structure 27 ensure smoother operation of the driving airflow components, reducing operating noise and improving the user experience. The placement of the heating inlet 21, whether in the first housing structure 25 or the connecting housing structure 27, ensures that hot air can directly enter the drying chamber, improving the utilization rate of hot air. This design is particularly suitable for noise-sensitive environments, such as residential areas and libraries, as well as occasions requiring rapid clothing drying, such as athletes needing to quickly change into dry clothes during breaks in competition, or households needing to quickly handle large quantities of damp clothing during humid seasons.

[0076] Specifically, at least one of the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 is rotatably mounted on the connecting housing structure 27, and the housing assembly 20 has a working position and a closed position. When the housing assembly 20 is in the working position, the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 are located on both sides of the connecting housing structure 27, and the outer periphery formed by the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 is adapted to the inner periphery of the garment cover 10. When the housing assembly 20 is in the closed position, the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 are arranged opposite to each other. This rotatable design allows the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 to be folded up when the dryer is not in use, which not only reduces the space occupied, but also facilitates the movement and storage of the dryer, making it particularly suitable for environments that require frequent movement or have limited space.

[0077] Meanwhile, this design also improves the safety of the dryer, preventing excessive exposure of the housing components 20 when not in use, which could cause unnecessary damage or safety hazards. In the working position, the outer perimeter formed by the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 fits into the inner perimeter of the garment cover 10, forming a closed-loop circulation system that effectively utilizes heat and moisture, improving energy efficiency. This design is particularly suitable for scenarios requiring efficient energy utilization.

[0078] Specifically, when the housing assembly 20 is in the closed position, the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 are snap-fitted together by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0079] Specifically, the cover 10 and the housing assembly 20 are detachably configured to facilitate better assembly, disassembly, and storage of the overall structure.

[0080] In this embodiment, the connecting housing structure 27 includes an arc-shaped housing 271, a first end shell 272, and a second end shell 273. At least one of the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 is rotatably disposed at the outer edge of the arc-shaped housing 271 about its axis. The design of the arc-shaped housing 271 provides a smoother airflow path, reduces wind resistance, improves the efficiency of the driving airflow components, and facilitates the rotatable arrangement of at least one of the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26.

[0081] Specifically, the first end shell 272 and the second end shell 273 are located at the two ends of the arc-shaped shell 271, respectively. A heating inlet 21 is provided on one of the first end shell 272 and the second end shell 273 to facilitate air intake. Specifically, the heating inlet 21 can be partially located outside the drying chamber and partially located inside the drying chamber to ensure that there is always sufficient airflow in the drying chamber; or, the heating inlet 21 can be completely located outside the drying chamber to allow sufficient external gas to enter the heating inlet 21, effectively ensuring the air intake of the drying chamber.

[0082] Specifically, the housing assembly 20 also includes a first arcuate guide plate 281, which is connected to the first housing structure 25. The first arcuate guide plate 281 is rotatably mounted on the arcuate housing 271, and its outer edge is adapted to the inner edge of the arcuate housing 271. This facilitates the guidance of the rotation of the first housing structure 25 through the first arcuate guide plate 281, ensuring the smooth rotation of the first housing structure 25.

[0083] Specifically, the housing assembly 20 also includes a second arcuate guide plate 282, which is connected to the second housing structure 26. The second arcuate guide plate 282 is rotatably mounted on the arcuate housing 271, and its outer edge is adapted to the inner edge of the arcuate housing 271. This facilitates the guidance of the rotation of the second housing structure 26 via the second arcuate guide plate 282, ensuring the smooth rotation of the second housing structure 26.

[0084] In addition, the arrangement of the first arc guide plate 281 and the second arc guide plate 282 can guide the airflow to be distributed more evenly, improve the uniformity of clothing drying, and is suitable for scenarios that require rapid drying and uniform drying effect.

[0085] Specifically, the first arc guide plate 281 and the second arc guide plate 282 are coaxially arranged, and both the first arc guide plate 281 and the second arc guide plate 282 can rotate from 0° to 180°. At 0°, they are in the closed position, and at 180°, they are in the open position, with the first shell structure 25 and the second shell structure 26 unfolded. This method can achieve small-volume storage and large-capacity drying, which is not only convenient for users to store clothes, but also meets the disposable drying needs of large families.

[0086] Specifically, the first housing structure 25 has a first communicating panel 251, on which a heating outlet 22 is provided; when the housing assembly 20 is in the closed position, the first communicating panel 251 is positioned opposite to the second housing structure 26. This allows the heating outlet 22 to be easily blocked when the housing is in the closed position, preventing external debris from entering the interior of the first housing structure 25 through the heating outlet 22, thereby facilitating effective protection of the internal structure of the first housing structure 25.

[0087] Specifically, the heating outlet 22 is located at the top of the first housing structure 25 to facilitate better hot air delivery into the drying chamber. This top-positioning of the heating outlet 22 ensures that the hot air blows directly upwards, increasing the coverage area and allowing clothes to fully contact the hot air during drying, thus accelerating the drying process and reducing drying time. Simultaneously, this design also improves the dryer's thermal energy utilization rate, preventing hot air from circulating within the drying chamber and wasting energy.

[0088] Specifically, the second housing structure 26 has a second connecting panel 261, on which a dehumidification inlet 23 is provided; when the housing assembly 20 is in the closed position, the second connecting panel 261 is positioned opposite to the first housing structure 25. This allows for easy sealing of the dehumidification inlet 23 when the housing is in the closed position, preventing external debris from entering the interior of the second housing structure through the dehumidification inlet 23, thereby facilitating effective protection of the internal structure of the second housing structure 26.

[0089] Specifically, the dehumidification inlet 23 is located at the top of the second housing structure 26. This design allows the moisture in the dehumidification chamber to be effectively discharged, preventing the moisture from circulating in the drying chamber and improving dehumidification efficiency.

[0090] Specifically, when the housing assembly 20 is in the working position, the dehumidification outlet 24 is located on the side of the second housing structure 26 away from the first housing structure 25. This design allows moisture in the dehumidification chamber to be effectively discharged, preventing moisture from circulating in the drying chamber and improving dehumidification efficiency.

[0091] Specifically, the dryer also includes a drive unit 40, which is installed within the connecting housing structure 27 and located between the first driving airflow component 31 and the second driving airflow component 32. The drive unit 40 has a first driving part and a second driving part spaced apart, both of which are rotatably arranged. The first driving part is drivenly connected to the first driving airflow component 31, and the second driving part is drivenly connected to the second driving airflow component 32. This design allows the drive unit 40 to simultaneously control the first driving airflow component 31 and the second driving airflow component 32, improving control accuracy and response speed. In addition, it facilitates the optimization of the layout of the drive unit 40, avoiding situations where at least one of the first housing structure 25 and the second housing structure 26 needs to change the position of the drive unit 40 during rotation. This improves the stability of the drive unit 40's position setting and prevents instability or even disconnection of the drive connection due to changes in the position of the drive unit 40.

[0092] Specifically, the dryer also includes a heating element 50, which is disposed inside the heating chamber. The heating element 50 provides a stable heat source, making it suitable for scenarios requiring rapid heating and drying, such as the rapid drying of winter clothing.

[0093] In this embodiment, the housing assembly 20 further includes a first volute assembly 291. The first volute assembly 291 includes a first air duct volute 2911 and a first guide housing 2912 connected to each other. The first air duct volute 2911 and the first guide housing 2912 form a heating chamber. The first air duct volute 2911 has a first air inlet communicating with the heating inlet 21, and the first guide housing 2912 has a first air outlet communicating with the heating outlet 22. The first air duct volute 2911 is disposed within the connecting housing structure 27, and the first guide housing 2912 is disposed within the first housing structure 25 and extends along the extension direction of the first housing structure 25. The design of the first volute assembly 291 provides a more efficient air duct, reduces wind resistance, and improves the working efficiency of the fan blades. At the same time, the detachable design of the first volute assembly 291 facilitates cleaning and maintenance, making it suitable for scenarios requiring regular cleaning, such as regular cleaning and maintenance in home use.

[0094] In this embodiment, the housing assembly 20 further includes a second volute assembly 292. The second volute assembly 292 includes a second air duct volute 2921 and a second guide housing 2922 connected to each other. The second air duct volute 2921 and the second guide housing 2922 form a dehumidification chamber. The second air duct volute 2921 has a second air inlet communicating with the dehumidification inlet 23, and the second guide housing 2922 has a second air outlet communicating with the dehumidification outlet 24. The second air duct volute 2921 is disposed within the connecting housing structure 27, and the second guide housing 2922 is disposed within the second housing structure 26 and extends along the extension direction of the second housing structure 26. The design of the second volute assembly 292 provides a more efficient air duct, reduces wind resistance, and improves the working efficiency of the fan blades. At the same time, the detachable design of the second volute assembly 292 facilitates cleaning and maintenance, making it suitable for scenarios requiring regular cleaning, such as regular cleaning and maintenance in home use.

[0095] The design of the first volute assembly 291 and the second volute assembly 292 not only optimizes the airflow of the dryer and improves the working efficiency of the fan blades, but also enables the dryer to complete the heating, drying, and dehumidification processes more quickly and effectively when drying clothes, thus improving drying efficiency and reducing drying time. At the same time, this design also improves the maintainability of the dryer, allowing users to easily disassemble and clean the volute assembly during use, preventing internal dust accumulation and bacterial growth, and raising the hygiene standards of the dryer.

[0096] In this embodiment, the first housing structure 25 includes a first connecting panel 251 and a first bottom shell 252. The first connecting panel 251 is detachably mounted on the first bottom shell 252. The housing assembly 20 also includes a first volute assembly 291, which forms a heating chamber. A portion of the first volute assembly 291 is disposed between the first connecting panel 251 and the first bottom shell 252, and another portion is disposed on a portion of the connecting housing structure 27. This design allows the first housing structure 25 to be disassembled, facilitating the installation and removal of the first volute assembly 291. This facilitates cleaning and maintenance of the interior of the first housing structure 25 and the first volute assembly 291, preventing dust accumulation and bacterial growth, and improving the hygiene standards of the dryer.

[0097] In this embodiment, the second housing structure 26 includes a second communicating panel 261 and a second bottom shell 262. The second communicating panel 261 is detachably mounted on the second bottom shell 262. The housing assembly 20 also includes a second volute assembly 292, which forms a heating chamber. A portion of the second volute assembly 292 is disposed between the second communicating panel 261 and the second bottom shell 262, and another portion is disposed on another part of the connecting housing structure 27. This design allows the second housing structure 26 to be disassembled, facilitating the installation and removal of the second volute assembly 292. This facilitates cleaning and maintenance of the interior of the second housing structure 26 and the second volute assembly 292, preventing dust accumulation and bacterial growth, and improving the hygiene standards of the dryer.

[0098] In this embodiment, the dryer further includes: a temperature detection element, a humidity detection element, a first drive unit, a second drive unit, and a control unit. The temperature detection element is disposed on the housing assembly 20 or the garment cover 10; the humidity detection element is disposed on the housing assembly 20 or the garment cover 10; the first drive unit is rotatably disposed and drivenly connected to the first drive airflow component 31; the second drive unit is rotatably disposed and drivenly connected to the second drive airflow component 32; the temperature detection element, the humidity detection element, the first drive unit, and the second drive unit are all connected to the control unit, and the control unit controls the first drive unit and the second drive unit according to the detection results of the temperature detection element and the humidity detection element. This intelligent control design can intelligently adjust the heating and dehumidification efficiency according to the actual drying state of the clothes, avoid energy waste, protect the clothes from damage, improve the dryer's efficiency and user experience, and is suitable for drying needs of various environments and clothing materials.

[0099] The inclusion of temperature and humidity sensors allows for real-time monitoring of the dryer's internal temperature and humidity. This enables the dryer to intelligently adjust heating and dehumidification efficiency based on the actual drying status of the clothes, preventing energy waste and protecting clothing from damage. Ultimately, this improves the dryer's efficiency and enhances the user experience.

[0100] Specifically, the first shell structure 25 and the second shell structure 26 in this application are two mutually rotating parts, achieving a rotation of 0°-180°. Combined with the bidirectional air duct structure (air duct corresponding to the heating chamber and air duct corresponding to the dehumidification chamber), when the whole machine is stored, both parts of the body are at 0°, resulting in a small body size and convenient storage. When the whole machine is working, the first shell structure 25 and the second shell structure 26 are at 180°. At the same time, the dual air ducts have heating and dehumidification functions respectively. Outside air enters through the heating inlet 21, is heated by the heating element 50 to generate high-temperature gas, and is blown out from the heating outlet 22. It flows upward along the side wall inside the garment cover 10, causing the moisture on the clothes to evaporate. The high-temperature gas is then gradually converted into humid gas from the evaporated clothes, enters the dehumidification chamber through the dehumidification inlet 23, and is finally discharged to the outside through the dehumidification outlet 24.

[0101] The drying method for a clothes dryer provided in this embodiment includes: acquiring the temperature and humidity of the drying chamber of the dryer; and controlling the first driving airflow component 31 and the second driving airflow component 32 of the dryer based on the temperature and humidity of the drying chamber. This drying method can intelligently adjust the heating and dehumidification efficiency according to the actual drying state of the clothes, improving the flexibility and efficiency of the dryer and making it suitable for the drying needs of various types of clothing.

[0102] In this embodiment, the first driving airflow component 31 and the second driving airflow component 32 of the dryer are controlled according to the temperature and humidity inside the drying chamber. This includes: when the temperature inside the drying chamber is less than or equal to a preset temperature, controlling the first driving airflow component 31 to maintain its current rotation speed or increase its rotation speed, and controlling the second driving airflow component 32 to be in a stopped state; when the temperature inside the drying chamber is greater than the preset temperature and the humidity inside the drying chamber is less than or equal to a preset humidity, controlling the first driving airflow component 31 to maintain its current rotation speed and controlling the second driving airflow component 32 to be in a stopped state; when the temperature inside the drying chamber is greater than the preset temperature and the humidity inside the drying chamber is greater than the preset humidity, controlling the first driving airflow component 31 to maintain its current rotation speed or decrease its rotation speed, and controlling the second driving airflow component 32 to rotate. This allows for flexible and independent control of the first driving airflow component 31 and the second driving airflow component 32, enabling the rapid removal of water vapor while maintaining the drying temperature, thereby improving the drying effect.

[0103] Specifically, the preset temperature can be any temperature value of 60 degrees Celsius or above.

[0104] As can be seen from the above description, the embodiments of this utility model achieve the following technical effects: They solve a series of problems in existing dryers, such as the inability to quickly expel water vapor from clothes, which accumulates inside the clothes cover and greatly reduces drying speed. This significantly improves the dehumidification speed, accelerates drying, and shortens drying time. It also reduces user waiting time, making the process more time-efficient and producing beneficial results.

[0105] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0106] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0107] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0108] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0109] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0110] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A clothes dryer, characterized in that, include: A garment cover (10) and a housing assembly (20) are provided, wherein the garment cover (10) has a drying chamber and the garment cover (10) covers at least a portion of the housing assembly (20); the housing assembly (20) is provided with a heating inlet (21), a heating chamber and a heating outlet (22) connected in sequence, and a dehumidification inlet (23), a dehumidification chamber and a dehumidification outlet (24) connected in sequence, wherein the heating outlet (22) and the dehumidification inlet (23) are both located inside the drying chamber and connected to the drying chamber, and the dehumidification outlet (24) is located outside the drying chamber, and the heating chamber and the dehumidification chamber are spaced apart and independently provided; A first driving airflow component (31) is disposed inside the heating chamber to drive airflow movement; The second driving airflow component (32) is disposed in the dehumidification chamber to drive airflow movement.

2. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clothes dryer also includes: The driving component (40) has a first driving part and a second driving part arranged at intervals. The first driving part and the second driving part are rotatably arranged. The first driving part is driven connected to the first driving airflow component (31), and the second driving part is driven connected to the second driving airflow component (32). The first driving airflow component and / or the second driving airflow component are fan blades. Wherein, the first driving unit and the second driving unit rotate synchronously; or, The first driving unit and the second driving unit rotate independently.

3. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly (20) includes: A first housing structure (25) is provided with the heating outlet (22); The second shell structure (26) is provided with a dehumidification inlet (23) and a dehumidification outlet (24); A connecting housing structure (27) is provided, wherein the first housing structure (25) and the second housing structure (26) are both connected to the connecting housing structure (27), at least a portion of the heating chamber and at least a portion of the dehumidification chamber are disposed within the connecting housing structure (27), and the first driving airflow component (31) and the second driving airflow component (32) are both installed within the connecting housing structure (27). The heating inlet (21) is located on the first housing structure (25) or the connecting housing structure (27).

4. The clothes dryer according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least one of the first housing structure (25) and the second housing structure (26) is rotatably disposed on the connecting housing structure (27), and the housing assembly (20) has a working position and a closed position; when the housing assembly (20) is in the working position, the first housing structure (25) and the second housing structure (26) are respectively located on both sides of the connecting housing structure (27), and the outer periphery formed by the first housing structure (25) and the second housing structure (26) is adapted to the inner periphery of the cover (10); when the housing assembly (20) is in the closed position, the first housing structure (25) and the second housing structure (26) are disposed opposite to each other.

5. The clothes dryer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting shell structure (27) includes an arc shell (271), a first end shell (272), and a second end shell (273). At least one of the first shell structure (25) and the second shell structure (26) is rotatably disposed at the outer edge of the arc shell (271) about the axis of the arc shell (271). Wherein, the first end shell (272) and the second end shell (273) are respectively located at both ends of the arc-shaped shell (271), and the heating inlet (21) is provided on one of the first end shell (272) and the second end shell (273); and / or, The housing assembly (20) further includes a first arcuate guide plate (281), which is connected to the first housing structure (25). The first arcuate guide plate (281) is rotatably disposed on the arcuate housing (271), and the outer edge of the first arcuate guide plate (281) is adapted to the inner edge of the arcuate housing (271); and / or, The housing assembly (20) further includes a second arc guide plate (282), which is connected to the second housing structure (26). The second arc guide plate (282) is rotatably disposed on the arc housing (271), and the outer edge of the second arc guide plate (282) is adapted to the inner edge of the arc housing (271).

6. The clothes dryer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first housing structure (25) has a first communicating panel (251) on which the heating outlet (22) is provided; when the housing assembly (20) is in the closed position, the first communicating panel (251) is disposed opposite to the second housing structure (26); and / or, The heating outlet (22) is located at the top of the first housing structure (25).

7. The clothes dryer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second housing structure (26) has a second communicating panel (261) on which the dehumidification inlet (23) is provided; when the housing assembly (20) is in the closed position, the second communicating panel (261) is disposed opposite to the first housing structure (25); and / or, The dehumidification inlet (23) is located at the top of the second housing structure (26); and / or, When the housing assembly (20) is in the working position, the dehumidification outlet (24) is located on the side of the second housing structure (26) away from the first housing structure (25).

8. The clothes dryer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clothes dryer also includes: A driving member (40) is installed within the connecting housing structure (27) and located between the first driving airflow member (31) and the second driving airflow member (32); the driving member (40) has a first driving portion and a second driving portion spaced apart, both of which are rotatably disposed; the first driving portion is driven connected to the first driving airflow member (31), and the second driving portion is driven connected to the second driving airflow member (32); and / or, A heating element (50) is disposed inside the heating chamber.

9. The clothes dryer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing assembly (20) also includes: The first volute assembly (291) includes a first air duct volute (2911) and a first guide housing (2912) connected to each other. The first air duct volute (2911) and the first guide housing (2912) surround the heating chamber. The first air duct volute (2911) has a first air inlet communicating with the heating inlet (21), and the first guide housing (2912) has a first air outlet communicating with the heating outlet (22). The first air duct volute (2911) is disposed within the connecting housing structure (27), and the first guide housing (2912) is disposed within the first housing structure (25) and extends along the extension direction of the first housing structure (25); and / or, The second volute assembly (292) includes a second air duct volute (2921) and a second guide housing (2922) connected to each other. The second air duct volute (2921) and the second guide housing (2922) form the dehumidification chamber. The second air duct volute (2921) has a second air inlet communicating with the dehumidification inlet (23). The second guide housing (2922) has a second air outlet communicating with the dehumidification outlet (24). The second air duct volute (2921) is disposed within the connecting housing structure (27). The second guide housing (2922) is disposed within the second housing structure (26) and extends along the extension direction of the second housing structure (26).

10. The clothes dryer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first housing structure (25) includes a first communicating panel (251) and a first bottom shell (252), the first communicating panel (251) being detachably disposed on the first bottom shell (252). The housing assembly (20) further includes a first volute assembly (291), the first volute assembly (291) surrounding the heating chamber, a portion of the first volute assembly (291) being disposed between the first communicating panel (251) and the first bottom shell (252), and another portion of the first volute assembly (291) being disposed on a portion of the connecting housing structure (27); and / or, The second housing structure (26) includes a second communicating panel (261) and a second bottom shell (262). The second communicating panel (261) is detachably disposed on the second bottom shell (262). The housing assembly (20) also includes a second volute assembly (292). The second volute assembly (292) surrounds the heating cavity. A portion of the second volute assembly (292) is disposed between the second communicating panel (261) and the second bottom shell (262). Another portion of the second volute assembly (292) is disposed on another portion of the connecting housing structure (27).

11. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clothes dryer also includes: A temperature sensing element is disposed on the housing assembly (20) or the garment cover (10); A humidity detection element is disposed on the housing assembly (20) or the garment cover (10); The first driving unit is rotatably disposed and drivenly connected to the first driving airflow component (31); The second drive unit is rotatably disposed and drivenly connected to the second drive airflow member (32); The control unit is connected to the temperature detection unit, the humidity detection unit, the first drive unit, and the second drive unit. The control unit controls the first drive unit and the second drive unit based on the detection results of the temperature detection unit and the humidity detection unit.

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