Clothes processing equipment

The quick-release inner drum design controlled by the drive component solves the problem of cleaning the inner and outer walls of clothing processing equipment, extends its service life, prevents clothing contamination, and improves user health and experience.

CN223660445UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12NANJING ROBOROCK INNOVATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423206848.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

After a period of operation, the inner and outer walls of the outer and inner drums of clothing processing equipment are difficult to clean. Bacteria can easily grow in the long-term humid environment, affecting the service life and causing secondary pollution of clothing.

Method used

Design a garment processing device that controls the connection or separation of the first and second assembly parts through a drive component, quickly disassembles the inner drum to clean the inner and outer walls, and utilizes the locking force of the engaging and assembly parts to achieve rapid installation and disassembly of the inner drum.

Benefits of technology

It extends the lifespan of the washing drum, prevents secondary contamination of clothes, and enhances the user experience.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides clothes treating equipment. The clothes treating equipment comprises an inner barrel; the outer cylinder assembly comprises an outer cylinder and a driving mechanism for driving the inner cylinder to rotate; the first assembly part is provided with an assembly part; the second assembly part is provided with a plurality of clamping parts, and the multiple clamping parts are arranged in the circumferential direction of the assembly part at intervals; the driving part is switched between a first state and a second state, so that the plurality of clamping parts are connected with or separated from the assembling part; when the driving piece is in the first state, the driving piece applies radial locking force between the clamping part and the assembling part, and the clamping part is connected with the assembling part; when the driving piece is in the second state, the driving piece cancels the radial locking force between the clamping part and the assembling part, and the clamping part and the assembling part can be separated; wherein one of the first assembly part and the second assembly part is connected with the inner cylinder, and the other one is connected with the outer cylinder assembly. According to the embodiment of the invention, the inner drum can be quickly detached from the clothes treatment equipment.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electrical equipment technology, specifically relating to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing handling equipment, especially drum washing machines, consists of an inner drum and an outer drum. The inner drum is rotatably placed inside the outer drum to clean clothes.

[0003] In related technologies, after a period of operation, the inner wall of the outer drum, as well as the inner and outer walls of the inner drum, inevitably accumulate dirt that is difficult to clean. If this dirt is not cleaned in time, bacteria can easily grow in the humid environment over the years, which not only affects the service life of the washing drum, but also causes secondary pollution to the clothes and affects the health of users. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a garment processing device designed to quickly remove the inner drum from the garment processing device to clean the inner wall of the outer drum, as well as the inner and outer walls of the inner drum, thereby improving the service life of the washing drum and preventing secondary pollution of the clothes.

[0005] The technical solution of this application is as follows: a garment processing device, comprising: an inner drum; a driving mechanism for driving the inner drum to rotate; a first assembly part having an assembly portion; a second assembly part having a plurality of engaging portions spaced apart circumferentially around the first assembly part; a driving member connected to the plurality of engaging portions, the driving member driving the plurality of engaging portions to expand or contract, so that the plurality of engaging portions are connected to or separated from the assembly portion; wherein, one of the second assembly part and the driving member is connected to the inner drum, and the other is connected to the driving mechanism.

[0006] The garment processing equipment provided in this application enables the connection or separation of the assembly parts of the second and first components by controlling the operation of the drive component. When the first component is connected to the inner tub, the second component is connected to the drive mechanism that drives the inner tub to rotate. By operating the drive component, the connection between the first and second components is severed, thus quickly disassembling the inner tub.

[0007] In addition, one of the first and second fittings is connected to the inner drum. When the first fitting is connected to the inner drum, the second fitting is connected to the drive mechanism that drives the inner drum to rotate. By actuating the drive mechanism, the connection between the first and second fittings is cut off, allowing the inner drum to be quickly disassembled to clean the inner wall of the outer drum, as well as the inner and outer walls of the inner drum. This improves the service life of the washing drum and avoids secondary pollution of clothes.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second assembly is connected to the inner cylinder, and the end of the first assembly is provided with a first recess, at least a portion of the inner wall of the first recess is provided with a slot, the slot being configured as the assembly part; wherein, under the drive of the drive member, a plurality of the engaging parts expand and engage in the slot.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second assembly includes: a first connecting sleeve having a first communicating hole, a plurality of the engaging portions being spaced apart and connected to one side of the partition, the plurality of engaging portions being retracted toward the axial direction of the first communicating hole, and the driving member passing through the first communicating hole from the other side of the partition and opening the plurality of engaging portions.

[0010] In some embodiments, the drive member has a support protrusion on its periphery that opens up a plurality of the engaging portions.

[0011] In some implementations, the first connecting sleeve is provided with at least one positioning hole on its periphery, and the driving member is provided with a positioning protrusion on its periphery. The positioning protrusion and the positioning hole are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, and the positioning protrusion is detachably disposed in the corresponding positioning hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, a pressing member is connected to the periphery of the drive member, and the positioning protrusion is connected to the pressing member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the drive member has a notch on its periphery, and the pressing member is connected to the side wall of the notch away from the first assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, the pressing element is provided with pressing protrusions.

[0015] In some embodiments, a second recess is provided on the periphery of the first assembly, and the second recess is configured as the assembly portion; under the drive of the drive member, a plurality of the engaging portions of the second assembly are retracted into the second recess so that the plurality of engaging portions are locked with the first assembly.

[0016] In some embodiments, the driving member includes: a limiting member, at least partially magnetic, reciprocating within a second assembly, the limiting member dividing the interior of the second assembly into a first space and a second space, the first assembly being movable through the second assembly, the second recess located in the first space, and a plurality of engaging portions disposed within the first space and spaced apart around the second recess; an electromagnet disposed within the second space; and an elastic member, both ends of which are respectively connected to the second assembly and the limiting member; wherein: when the electromagnet is not energized, the plurality of engaging portions move toward the second recess, clamping the first assembly; and when the electromagnet is not energized, the plurality of engaging portions move away from the second recess, releasing the first assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments, the second assembly has a variable diameter section, the inner radial direction of the variable diameter section decreasing sequentially away from the electromagnet, the second recess of the first assembly is disposed in the variable diameter section, a plurality of the engaging portions are disposed in the variable diameter section, and the limiting member is movable into the variable diameter section.

[0018] In some embodiments, the variable diameter portion is provided with a plurality of guide recesses, and the guide recesses and the engaging portion are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, with a portion of the engaging portion placed inside the guide recess. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device in the related art is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 An explosion diagram;

[0022] Figure 3 An assembly diagram of the first assembly, the drive component, and the inner cylinder in one embodiment is shown;

[0023] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 An explosion diagram;

[0024] Figure 5 It shows Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the first state;

[0025] Figure 6 It shows Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the second state;

[0026] Figure 7 It shows Figure 3 A structural diagram of the first assembly in the process;

[0027] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0028] Figure 9 It shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the inner cylinder;

[0029] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 An explosion diagram;

[0030] Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting components;

[0031] Figure 12 It shows Figure 11 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0032] Figure 13 An assembly diagram of the drive component and the mounting components of the inner cylinder is shown;

[0033] Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 An explosion diagram;

[0034] Figure 15 It shows Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the drive component in the diagram;

[0035] Figure 16 It shows Figure 13 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0036] Figure 17 An assembly diagram of the first assembly, the drive unit, and the inner cylinder is shown in another embodiment;

[0037] Figure 18 It shows Figure 17 An explosion diagram;

[0038] Figure 19A It shows Figure 17 A cross-sectional schematic diagram;

[0039] Figure 19B A schematic diagram showing the force direction of the engaging part 501 is shown;

[0040] Figure 19CA cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first assembly, the second assembly, and the driving component when the electromagnet switches from the second state to the first state;

[0041] Figure 20 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second connecting sleeve in Figure 19 is shown;

[0042] Figure 21 It shows Figure 18 A schematic diagram of the structure of the third connecting sleeve in the middle;

[0043] Figure 22 It shows Figure 18 A schematic diagram of the extrusion block in the middle;

[0044] Figure 23 An assembly diagram of the first fitting, engaging part, and driving member in another embodiment is shown;

[0045] Figure 24 An assembly diagram of the first fitting and engaging part in another embodiment is shown.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0047] Outer cylinder assembly-100, drive mechanism 101, outer cylinder 102;

[0048] Inner cylinder-201, cylinder body-2011, mounting part-2012, mounting recess-2013, positioning recess-2014, mounting body-2015, connecting arm-2016, mounting hole-2017, first connecting sleeve-2018, partition plate-2019, first connecting hole-20110, positioning hole-20111;

[0049] First assembly part - 300, assembly part - 301, assembly accessories - 302, first recess - 303, slot - 304, second recess - 305;

[0050] Drive component-400, support protrusion-401, guide part-402, positioning protrusion-403, pressing component-404, notch-405, pressing protrusion-406, operating sleeve-408, operating lever-407, electromagnet-410, limiting part-420, pressing component-430, elastic component-4301, pressing block-4302;

[0051] Second assembly part - 500, engaging part - 501, buckle - 502, first space - 504, second space - 505, ball retainer - 506, ball retainer inner cavity - 5061, guide through hole - 5062. Detailed Implementation

[0052] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0053] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device in the related art is shown. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the explosion. Combined with... Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The related garment processing equipment includes a drive mechanism 101 and a washing drum for storing clothes. The washing drum includes an inner drum 201 and an outer drum 102. The inner drum 201 is connected to the output of the drive mechanism 101. Under the drive of the drive mechanism 101, the inner drum 201 is rotatably placed inside the outer drum 102 to clean the clothes. The garment processing equipment can be a drum washing machine or a washer-dryer.

[0054] In related technologies, after the clothing processing equipment has been running for a period of time, the inner wall of the outer drum 102 and the inner and outer walls of the inner drum 201 inevitably accumulate dirt that is difficult to clean. If this dirt is not cleaned in time, bacteria will easily grow in the humid environment of the washing drum over the years, which will not only affect the service life of the washing drum, but also cause secondary pollution to the clothes and affect the health of users.

[0055] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a garment processing device. The design concept is that the inner drum 201 can be quickly removed from the garment processing device to facilitate cleaning of the inner and outer walls of the inner drum 201, as well as the inner wall of the outer drum 102. It is even possible to replace the inner drum 201 with a new one, so as to keep the inside of the washing drum of the garment processing device clean and hygienic, improve the service life of the washing drum, avoid secondary pollution of the clothes, avoid affecting the health of users, and improve the user experience.

[0056] Based on the above design concept, this application provides a garment processing device, including: an inner tub; an outer tub assembly, including an outer tub and a drive mechanism for driving the inner tub to rotate; a first fitting, having an assembly portion; a second fitting, having multiple engaging portions spaced circumferentially around the assembly portion; and a drive member, which switches between a first state and a second state to connect or separate the multiple engaging portions from the assembly portion; in the first state, the drive member applies a radial locking force between the engaging portions and the assembly portion, connecting them; in the second state, the drive member releases the radial locking force between the engaging portions and the assembly portion, separating them; wherein, one of the first fitting and the second fitting is connected to the inner tub, and the other is connected to the outer tub assembly. Therefore, by controlling the action of the drive member, the first fitting and the second fitting can be locked or separated, allowing the inner tub to be quickly installed onto or removed from the outer tub assembly. The following is an illustration... Figure 2 - Appendix Figure 22 The specific details of how the engaging part of the second assembly and the assembly part of the first assembly can be connected or separated by controlling the movement of the drive component are further described.

[0057] Understandably, the first or second assembly connects to the outer cylinder assembly, either to the outer cylinder or to the drive mechanism. When connected to the drive mechanism, the assembly connected to the drive mechanism rotates with the drive mechanism, and the assembly connected to the inner cylinder rotates with the inner cylinder. This means there is no relative rotation between the first and second assemblies, which helps extend their service life. When the first or second assembly is connected to the outer cylinder, it may not rotate, thus allowing for relative rotation between the first and second assemblies.

[0058] Understandably, the drive unit can be manually driven by the user, or it can be driven by the control system of the garment handling equipment after the user issues a command. When the drive unit is manually driven by the user, it can be positioned in a location convenient for the user to operate, such as within the garment receiving cavity enclosed by the inner drum.

[0059] Understandably, the first and second states can be positional states. For example, in the first state, the drive component is in a first position, and in the second state, the drive component is in a second position; the first and second positions are different. Alternatively, the first and second states can be energized states. For example, the first state is energized, and the second state is de-energized; or the first state is de-energized, and the second state is energized. Considering that the inner and outer cylinder assemblies are in a locked state for a longer period than they are in a separable state, the first state can be de-energized, and the second state energized to reduce power consumption.

[0060] Understandably, the radial locking force applied by the drive component between the engaging part and the assembly part can refer to the direct or indirect application by the drive component, or it can be applied by a part of the drive component or the entire drive component.

[0061] It is understandable that the multiple engaging parts are arranged circumferentially around the assembly part, which can be either circumferentially spaced around the inner circumference of the assembly part or circumferentially spaced around the outer circumference of the assembly part.

[0062] The engagement parts are spaced apart around the inner circumference of the assembly, which may mean that the assembly is a cylindrical or other component with a central cavity. In this case, the engagement parts are located inside the assembly, distributed along its inner circumference, and spaced apart from each other. When the drive switch states to open the engagement parts, the drive applies a radial locking force between the engagement parts and the assembly, locking them together. When the drive switch states to close the engagement parts, the drive no longer applies the radial locking force, and the engagement parts can be separated from the assembly. It is understood that the state of opening and closing depends on the specific fit between the assembly and the engagement parts. For example, when the circumferential distance between the engagement parts is large enough to achieve circumferential locking between them, it is in the open state; when the circumferential distance is insufficient to achieve circumferential locking, it is in the closed state.

[0063] The engaging portions are circumferentially spaced around the outer periphery of the assembly, which means the assembly may be a rod-shaped or other component with a distinct outer periphery. The engaging parts are distributed along this outer periphery, spaced a certain distance apart. When the drive switch states to close the multiple engaging portions, the drive applies a radial locking force between the engaging portions and the assembly, locking them together. When the drive switch states to open the multiple engaging portions, the drive no longer applies the radial locking force, and the multiple engaging portions can be separated from the assembly. It is understood that the state of opening and closing depends on the specific mating relationship between the assembly and the engaging portions. For example, when the circumferential distance between the multiple engaging portions is small enough to achieve circumferential locking between the engaging portions and the assembly, it is in the closed state; when the circumferential distance between the multiple engaging portions is insufficient to achieve circumferential locking between the engaging portions and the assembly, it is in the open state.

[0064] Understandably, the multiple engaging parts are arranged circumferentially around the assembly part, and the locking force between the engaging parts and the assembly part is radial (i.e., the direction of the line connecting the center point of the cross-section of the multiple engaging parts and the outer periphery of the cross-section). This makes the installation of the engaging parts and the assembly part more stable and ensures the concentric rotation of the inner cylinder and the drive mechanism after assembly.

[0065] For example, the engaging part and the assembly part can be connected in various ways, such as snap-fit ​​or interlocking. For example, the engaging part includes a spring piece with a latch at one end, and the assembly part includes a groove; when the engaging part is connected to the assembly part, the latch is at least partially located in the groove; when the latch disengages from the groove, the engaging part and the assembly part can be separated. For example, the engaging part includes a ball, and the assembly part includes grooves corresponding to the balls; when the engaging part is connected to the assembly part, the balls are pressed into the grooves; when the balls are not pressed into the grooves, for example, when they can move freely between the grooves and the space outside them, the engaging part and the assembly part can be separated.

[0066] The following is an exemplary description of a scheme in which the engaging part is spaced circumferentially around the inner circumference of the assembly part.

[0067] For example, the driving member can be a rod-shaped object, and the engaging portion can be a long strip-shaped spring with a protrusion at one end. The engaging portion includes an end away from the first assembly and an end close to the first assembly. Multiple engaging portions are circumferentially spaced around a central axis, forming an inner cavity of the engaging portion. The end of the engaging portion away from the first assembly can be fixed. From the end away from the first assembly to the end close to the first assembly, the multiple engaging portions can be in a state of slightly converging towards the center. That is, at the end away from the first assembly, the circumferential spacing of the multiple engaging portions can be greater than the circumferential spacing of the multiple engaging portions at the end close to the first assembly. The assembly portion includes a groove into which the protrusion on the engaging portion can be inserted. When the driving member is inserted into the inner cavity of the engaging portion, at least the area where the protrusion is located is opened, the protrusion is inserted into the groove of the assembly portion, and the first assembly and the second assembly are locked. When the driving member is pulled out of the inner cavity of the engaging portion, at least the area where the protrusion is located returns to its original state, the protrusion is dislodged from the groove of the assembly portion, and the first assembly and the second assembly can be separated.

[0068] Figure 3 An assembly diagram of the inner cylinder 201 in one embodiment is shown. Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the explosion. Combined with... Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 In one embodiment, one axial end of the first assembly 300 is connected to the drive mechanism 101 of the outer cylinder assembly 100, and the second assembly 500 is connected to the bottom of the inner cylinder. The drive member 400 can be inserted into multiple engaging portions 501 of the second assembly 500 to open the multiple engaging portions 501, so that the multiple engaging portions 501 are connected to the assembly portion 301 of the first assembly 300, so that the inner cylinder 201 is assembled onto the outer cylinder assembly 100 (e.g., ...). Figure 5 (As shown); Additionally, the drive member 400 can be separated from the plurality of engaging portions 501 to retract the plurality of engaging portions 501, thereby separating the plurality of engaging portions 501 from the assembly portion 301 of the first assembly 300, and subsequently removing the inner cylinder 201 from the outer cylinder assembly 100 (as shown). Figure 6 (As shown).

[0069] Figure 7 It shows Figure 3 The structural diagram of the first assembly 300 in the diagram, combined with Figure 7 One axial end of the first assembly 300 is connected to the drive mechanism 101 of the outer tube assembly 100, and the other axial end of the first assembly 300 is provided with an assembly part 301. The assembly part 301 is connected to the engaging part 501 of the inner tube 201. When the drive mechanism 101 is working, the drive mechanism 101 drives the first assembly 300 and the inner tube 201 to rotate synchronously, thereby causing the inner tube 201 to rotate inside the outer tube 102 of the outer tube assembly 100 to clean the clothes inside the inner tube 201.

[0070] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 Another structural diagram from a different perspective, combined with Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 A mounting bracket 302 is provided at the other axial end of the first assembly 300. The diameter of the mounting bracket 302 is larger than the diameter of the other parts of the first assembly 300. The mounting bracket 302 has an opening facing the other end of the first assembly 300 to form a first recess 303 at the end of the first assembly 300. At least a portion of the side wall of the mounting bracket 302 is provided with a slot 304 (also referred to as a groove above) so that at least a portion of the inner wall of the first recess 303 is provided with a slot 304. Under the drive of the drive member 400, a plurality of engaging portions 501 expand and engage in the slot 304. The slot 304 is configured as the aforementioned assembly portion 301. It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, the fact that at least part of the side wall of the assembly part 302 is provided with a slot 304 means that: the side wall of the assembly part 301 is provided with an annular slot 304, that is, the slot 304 is arranged in an annular shape around the periphery of the side wall of the assembly part 301; or, the side wall of the assembly part 301 is provided with an arc-shaped slot 304, that is, the slot 304 is arranged in an arc shape around the periphery of the side wall of the assembly part 301.

[0071] Combination Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 In one embodiment, the assembly 302 may be in the shape of a nut, and the assembly 302 may be integrally formed with the rest of the first assembly 300. In another embodiment, the assembly 302 may also be cylindrical, square, or other structural forms, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0072] Figure 9 It shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the inner cylinder 201. Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the explosion. Combined with... Figure 9 as well as Figure 10According to one embodiment of this application, the inner tube 201 includes a tube body 2011, and the garment handling device may include a mounting member 2012. The mounting member 2012 is connected to the outer side of the bottom of the tube body 2011, and a plurality of engaging portions 501 are disposed on the mounting member 2012. For example, the mounting member 2012 is a tripod.

[0073] Combination Figure 9 as well as Figure 10 In one embodiment, an installation recess 2013 is provided at the center of the bottom of the inner cylinder 201, and a plurality of positioning recesses 2014 are provided on the outer side of the bottom of the inner cylinder 201. The plurality of positioning recesses 2014 can be spaced around the central axis of the inner cylinder 201. The inner ends of the plurality of positioning recesses 2014 extend to the installation recess 2013, and the outer ends of the plurality of recesses extend to the peripheral sidewall of the cylinder 2011.

[0074] Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 The structural diagram of the mounting component 2012 in the middle, combined with Figures 9-11 The mounting component 2012 includes a mounting body 2015 and a plurality of connecting arms 2016. At least a portion of the mounting body 2015 is disposed in a mounting recess 2013. The plurality of connecting arms 2016 are circumferentially connected to the mounting body 2015 at intervals, with one end connected to the periphery of the mounting body 2015. The connecting arms 2016 are correspondingly disposed to the positioning recesses 2014. The connecting arms 2016 are disposed in the corresponding mounting recesses 2013. The end of the connecting arm 2016 away from the mounting body 2015 abuts against the side wall of the inner cylinder 201. The connecting arms 2016 are connected to the side wall of the cylinder 2011 by screws or other components, so as to fix the mounting component 2012 to the cylinder 2011 and improve the reliability of the assembly of the mounting component 2012 with the inner cylinder 2011. In another embodiment, the mounting body 2015 can also be directly assembled to the bottom of the inner cylinder 201's body 2011 using screws or other first mounting accessories; this application does not impose any limitations on this. The mounting body 2015 or the entire second mounting component 2012 can be configured as the second mounting accessory 500.

[0075] Figure 12 It shows Figure 11 A structural diagram from another perspective. Combined with... Figure 10 as well as Figure 12A mounting hole 2017 is provided at the center of the mounting recess 2013. A first connecting sleeve 2018 is provided on the mounting body 2015 and inserted into the mounting hole 2017. The first connecting sleeve 2018 is axially continuous. A partition 2019 is provided inside the first connecting sleeve 2018, and the partition 2019 has a first connecting hole 20110. Multiple engaging portions 501 are spaced apart on the side of the partition 2019 facing the drive mechanism 101. When not opened by the drive member, the multiple engaging portions 501 can slightly retract towards the central axis of the first connecting hole 20110. After the drive member 400 passes through the first connecting hole 20110 from the side of the partition 2019 away from the drive mechanism 101, the drive member 400 opens the multiple engaging portions 501 so that the multiple engaging portions 501 engage within the slots 304 of the mounting body 302. In practical implementation, the engaging portion 501 can be a relatively thin plate structure, giving it a certain degree of elasticity in the circumferential direction, i.e., the spring sheet described above. Thus, when the driving member enters the cavity formed by the multiple engaging portions, the multiple engaging portions can be opened, increasing the circumferential distance between them. After the driving member 400 is withdrawn from the multiple engaging portions 501, the multiple engaging portions 501 can return to their original position. The multiple engaging portions 501 can be integrally formed on the partition 2019.

[0076] Combination Figure 12 According to one embodiment of this application, a latch 502 is provided at one end of the engaging portion 501. When the engaging portion 501 is connected to the assembly portion, the latch 502 engages in the latch groove 304 to lock the engaging portion 501 and the assembly portion 301 together. In specific implementation, the latch 502 can be integrally formed with the engaging portion 501 to have sufficient strength.

[0077] Figure 13 An assembly diagram of the drive component 400 and the mounting component 2012 of the inner cylinder 201 is shown. Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 An explosion diagram. Figure 15 It shows Figure 13 A structural schematic diagram of the drive component 400. (Combined with...) Figures 13-15 According to one embodiment of this application, a support protrusion 401 is provided on the periphery of the driving member 400. The support protrusion 401 can be a ring structure. After the driving member 400 passes through the first connecting hole 20110 of the first connecting sleeve 2018, the support protrusion 401 on the driving member 400 contacts the multiple engaging parts 501 to open the multiple engaging parts 501.

[0078] Combination Figure 15According to one embodiment of this application, the head of the driving member 400 is provided with a guide portion 402. In one embodiment, the guide portion 402 is frustoconical to facilitate the insertion of the driving member 400 into the plurality of engaging portions 501. For example, the guide portion 402 is located on the side of the supporting protrusion 401 away from the inner cylinder and is connected to the supporting protrusion 401. For example, when the driving member 400 is assembled into the plurality of engaging portions 501, the guide portion 402 can partially or completely protrude from the inner cavity formed by the plurality of engaging portions 501. In other embodiments, the guide portion 402 may also be a spherical structure or a conical structure, and this application does not limit this.

[0079] Figure 16 It shows Figure 13 A structural diagram from another perspective. Combined with... Figure 15 as well as Figure 16 The drive component is detachably connected to the second assembly. After the user inserts the drive component into the engaging part, the drive component connects to the second assembly, and the engaging part and the assembly part lock together. At this time, the limiting structure on the drive component and the second assembly part restricts the drive component to the position inserted into the engaging part, ensuring that the drive component will not disengage from the second assembly part when the inner cylinder rotates. When it is necessary to disassemble and replace the inner cylinder, the user can release the limiting structure on the drive component and the second assembly part, thereby pulling the drive component out of the engaging part. At this time, the engaging part and the assembly part are no longer locked, and the inner cylinder can be disassembled and replaced. The limiting structure on the drive component and the second assembly part is explained below.

[0080] At least one of the first connecting sleeve 2018 and the driving member 400 has at least one positioning hole 20111 on its periphery, and the other has a positioning protrusion 403. The positioning protrusion 403 and the guide recess 1002 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, and the positioning protrusion 403 is detachably disposed in the corresponding guide recess 1002. Figure 15 as well as Figure 16 The illustration shows a configuration where the first connecting sleeve 2018 has at least one positioning hole 20111 on its periphery, and the driving member 400 has a positioning protrusion 403 on its periphery. When the driving member 400 opens the multiple engaging portions 501, the positioning protrusion 403 is embedded in the corresponding positioning hole 20111 to prevent the driving member 400 from separating from the multiple engaging portions 501. When it is necessary to remove the driving member 400 from the multiple engaging portions 501, the positioning protrusion 403 is first separated from the corresponding positioning hole 20111, and then the driving member 400 is quickly removed from the multiple engaging portions 501. For example, both the positioning hole 20111 and the positioning protrusion 403 can be multiple, which can improve the reliability of the positioning protrusion 403 in the corresponding positioning hole 20111, thereby improving the support force of the drive mechanism 101 on the multiple engaging parts 501, preventing the multiple engaging parts 501 from disengaging from the assembly part 301 of the first assembly 300, and improving the reliability of the assembly of the inner cylinder 201 with the outer cylinder assembly.

[0081] Combination Figure 15 as well as Figure 16 According to one embodiment of this application, a plurality of pressing members 404 are spaced apart on the periphery of the driving member 400. Positioning protrusions 403 and pressing members 404 are correspondingly arranged one-to-one, with the positioning protrusions 403 connected to the corresponding pressing members 404. For example, the pressing members 404 have a certain elasticity. When a user presses the pressing member 404, it can be brought inward, causing the positioning protrusions 403 on the pressing member 404 to separate from the corresponding positioning holes 20111. When the user releases the pressing member 404, it returns to its original position. For example, the pressing member 404 is a plurality of elastic pieces disposed at the end of the driving member 400 away from the first assembly 300 and arranged circumferentially on the driving member. For example, an operating sleeve 408 is circumferentially disposed at the end of the driving member 400 away from the first assembly 300. The operating sleeve 408 has a plurality of axially extending notches 405, with an elastic piece formed between adjacent notches 405.

[0082] Combination Figure 15 as well as Figure 16 According to one embodiment of this application, a pressing protrusion 406 is provided on the outer side of the pressing member 404 to facilitate the user to apply force to the pressing member. Furthermore, along the axial direction of the driving member 400, the projection of the pressing protrusion 406 falls on the outer side of the first connecting sleeve 2018 to limit the assembly position of the pressing protrusion 406.

[0083] Combination Figure 15 According to one embodiment of this application, the driving member 400 includes an operating sleeve 408 and an operating lever 407. The operating sleeve 408 has an opening at one end facing the first assembly 300. The pressing member 404 is disposed on the periphery of the operating sleeve 408. One end of the operating lever 407 is connected to the end of the operating sleeve 408, and the other end of the operating lever 407 protrudes from the opening of the operating sleeve 408. The supporting protrusion 401 and the guide portion 402 are disposed at the other end of the operating lever 407.

[0084] This embodiment of the application enables the quick disassembly and assembly of the second assembly part 501 and the assembly part of the first assembly part 300 by using the drive component 400 to disassemble and assemble from multiple engaging parts 501. This allows for the disassembly and assembly of the inner drum 201 and the outer drum assembly 100, facilitating the cleaning of the inner wall of the outer drum 102 and the inner and outer walls of the inner drum 201. This improves the service life of the washing drum, avoids secondary pollution of clothes, prevents impact on user health, and enhances the user experience.

[0085] Based on the same design concept, this application provides another assembly method for the first assembly 300, the driving member 400, and the inner cylinder 201. In this method, the engaging portions are spaced apart circumferentially around the outer periphery of the assembly portion. In this embodiment, the driving member 400 can drive multiple engaging portions 501 to retract, so that the multiple engaging portions 501 are connected to the assembly portion 301 of the first assembly 300, thereby connecting the inner cylinder 201 and the outer cylinder assembly 100; in addition, the driving member 400 can also drive multiple engaging portions 501 to expand, so that the multiple engaging portions 501 are separated from the assembly portion 301 of the first assembly 300, and the inner cylinder 201 is separated from the outer cylinder assembly 100.

[0086] For example, the first and second states are energized states; the driving member includes an electromagnet, which can control whether the engaging portion is pressed into the groove of the first assembly by applying an electrical signal to the electromagnet. For example, the engaging portion is made of magnetic material, and the electromagnet can directly act on the engaging portion to control whether the engaging portion is pressed into the groove of the first assembly; for example, the electromagnet can act on other components to control whether the engaging portion is pressed into the groove of the first assembly through the interaction of the other components with the engaging portion. The driving member switches between the first and second states to connect or separate multiple engaging portions from the assembly; in the first state, the driving member applies a radial locking force between the engaging portion and the assembly, connecting the engaging portion and the assembly; in the second state, the driving member releases the radial locking force between the engaging portion and the assembly, separating the engaging portion and the assembly. For example, in the first state, the electromagnet directly applies the locking force; or, in the first state, the electromagnet applies the locking force through other components included in the driving member.

[0087] For example, such as Figure 23 As shown, the electromagnet 410 can be disposed at the bottom of or near the groove of the first assembly (i.e., the second recess). When the electromagnet 410 is energized, the engaging portion 501 is pressed into the groove of the first assembly; when the electromagnet 410 is de-energized, the engaging portion 501 is no longer pressed into the groove of the first assembly. For example, the engaging portion 501 can be confined within a larger space from its outer periphery, allowing the first assembly to have greater room to move when the engaging portion 501 is no longer pressed into the groove of the first assembly, thus enabling the first assembly and the second assembly to be separated.

[0088] For example, the drive member 400 may further include a limiting portion 420, at least a portion of which is disposed along the outer periphery of the engaging portion 501, defining a limiting space 4201. When the engaging portion 501 is located in the limiting space 4201, the limiting portion 420 applies a radial locking force between the engaging portion and the assembly portion; when the electromagnet switches from the second state to the first state, the electromagnet drives at least a portion of the second assembly and at least one of the limiting portion to move, so that the engaging portion leaves the limiting space 4201, and the limiting portion 420 no longer applies a radial locking force between the engaging portion and the assembly portion. For example, at least a portion of the second assembly is magnetic, and an electromagnet drives that portion of the second assembly to move, causing the engaging portion to leave the limiting space; or, at least a portion of the second assembly is magnetic and both the limiting portion are magnetic, and the electromagnet drives the magnetic portion of the second assembly and the limiting portion to move in opposite directions, causing the engaging portion to leave the limiting space; or, the limiting portion is magnetic, and the electromagnet drives the limiting portion to move, causing the engaging portion to leave the limiting space. For example, the electromagnet is energized in the first state and de-energized in the second state. For example, the limiting portion is a cylindrical structure disposed on the outer periphery of the engaging portion 501.

[0089] Understandably, the portion of the limiting space 420 defined by the limiting part 420 needs to match the dimensions of the engaging part 501 and the assembly part. If the radial dimension of the limiting space 4201 is too large, the limiting part 420 cannot apply radial locking force between the engaging part and the assembly part when the engaging part 501 is located in the limiting space 4201.

[0090] like Figure 24 In the left figure, the limiting part 420 presses the engaging part 501 into the groove of the first assembly (hereinafter also referred to as the second groove), as shown. Figure 24 As shown in the right figure, the electromagnet can be positioned on the right side of the limiting part (not shown in the figure). When the electromagnet is energized, the limiting part 420 moves to the right, and the limiting part 420 no longer presses the engaging part 501 into the groove of the first assembly. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the limiting part 420 moves forward back to its original position, and the limiting part 420 presses the engaging part 501 into the groove of the first assembly. It is understood that this is a reference to... Figure 24 The description of the direction does not constitute a limitation on the actual direction in use.

[0091] Understandably, the shape and size of the electromagnet 410 and the limiting member 420 can be determined according to actual needs, and the installation position can be determined based on the feasibility of the device layout. For example, the electromagnet 410 can be installed in the outer cylinder to facilitate power supply to the electromagnet 410. For example, when the limiting member 420 is installed in the drive mechanism, the shape and size of the limiting member 420 can be designed according to the shape and size of the drive mechanism.

[0092] For example, the first assembly is a rod-shaped object, the mounting portion is a groove (hereinafter also referred to as the second recess) located near one end of the first assembly on its outer surface, and the engaging portion 501 is a ball. Multiple engaging portions 501 are spaced apart around the central axis of the first assembly. When the ball is pressed into the groove of the first assembly, that is, when the ball and the groove of the first assembly engage, the engaging portion and the mounting portion lock, and the first assembly and the second assembly are locked together. When the ball is no longer pressed into the groove of the first assembly, that is, when the ball and the groove of the first assembly no longer engage, the first assembly and the second assembly can be separated.

[0093] For example, the second assembly 500 includes a ball holder 506, which has an inner cavity 5061. The surface of the ball holder 506 is provided with multiple guide holes 5062 for limiting the position of the ball 501 in the axial direction of the inner cylinder. Each guide hole 5062 corresponds to a ball, which passes through the guide holes 5062. The lower part of the ball is located in the inner cavity 5061, and the upper part of the ball exits through the guide holes 5062. The portion 5011 of the ball exiting the guide holes abuts against the inner wall of the limiting portion 420. For example, the ball holder 506 is magnetic. When the electromagnet switches from the second state to the first state, it drives the ball holder 506 to move along the axial direction of the inner cylinder, thereby moving the ball away from the limiting space 4201.

[0094] Understandably, a through hole can be provided on one side of the limiting part and a through hole can be provided on one side of the ball retainer. The first assembly passes through the through hole on the limiting part and the through hole on the ball retainer into the inner cavity of the ball retainer.

[0095] For example, the drive member 400 further includes a pressing member 430, which includes an elastic member 4301. The elastic member 4301 applies a force to hold the engaging portion 501 in the limiting space 4201, ensuring that the engaging portion and the assembly portion are pressed together when the electromagnet is in the second state. For example, the pressing member 430 and the electromagnet 410 act on the same component, and the directions of the forces are opposite. For example, both the pressing member 430 and the electromagnet 410 act on the ball retainer 506. When the electromagnet 410 is in a de-energized state, the ball retainer 506 is held in the limiting space by the force of the pressing member; when the electromagnet switches from a de-energized state to an energized state, the ball retainer is subjected to the force of the pressing member and a magnetic force, and the magnetic force is greater than the pressing member force. The direction of the magnetic force is the direction that causes the ball retainer to leave the limiting space, and the ball retainer leaves the limiting space under the action of the magnetic force. For example, the elastic member 4301 is located in the inner cavity 5061 of the retainer. To apply a uniform force to the ball retainer 506, the pressing component may further include a pressing block 4302. One end of the elastic member 4301 is connected to the pressing block 4302, acting on the ball retainer 506 through the pressing block 4302. The other end of the elastic member 4301 abuts against components other than the pressing component 430. It is understood that the elastic member 4301 can abut in a suitable position to ensure that it can apply a force to hold the engaging portion in the limiting space. For example, the elastic member 4301 can abut against the bottom of the limiting portion or the bottom of the ball retainer. Exemplarily, the electromagnet can be positioned at the bottom of the limiting portion to make the drive component structure more compact.

[0096] For example, the limiting part 420 also includes a non-limiting space 4202, the diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the limiting space 4201. When the electromagnet switches from the second energized state to the first energized state, it drives at least one of the second assembly and the limiting part to move, so that the engaging part leaves the limiting space and enters the non-limiting space. As mentioned above, the portion of the limiting space 420 defined by the limiting part 420 needs to match the dimensions of the engaging part 501 and the assembly. If the radial dimension of the limiting space 4201 is too large, when the engaging part 501 is located in the limiting space 4201, the limiting part 420 cannot apply a radial locking force between the engaging part and the assembly. Therefore, limiting portions 420 with different cross-sectional diameters can be designed. When the engaging portion is located in a limiting portion with a cross-sectional diameter greater than a specific threshold, the limiting portion 420 applies a radial locking force between the engaging portion and the assembly portion, and the corresponding cross-section of the limiting portion corresponds to a limiting space. When the engaging portion is located in a limiting portion with a cross-sectional diameter less than or equal to the specific threshold, the limiting portion 420 cannot apply a radial locking force between the engaging portion and the assembly portion, and the corresponding cross-section of the limiting portion corresponds to a non-limiting space. It is understood that the limiting space and non-limiting space of the limiting portion are connected, and the engaging portion can move between the limiting space and the non-limiting space. When the electromagnet switches from the second energized state to the first energized state, it drives at least one of the second assembly and the limiting portion to move, so that the engaging portion leaves the limiting space 4201 and enters the non-limiting space 4202.

[0097] For example, the first assembly is fixedly connected to the inner cylinder, and the second assembly is fixedly connected to the drive mechanism. For example, the end of the first assembly that does not pass through the inner cavity of the ball retainer is fixedly connected to the inner cylinder, and the second assembly is fixedly connected to the drive mechanism. The limiting part and the pressing part in the drive component are fixedly connected to the drive mechanism, and the electromagnet in the drive component is located on the outer cylinder. After the user gives a cylinder replacement command, the electromagnet switches from the second state to the first state, and the inner cylinder along with the first assembly can be disassembled by the user.

[0098] When the user pulls out the first assembly without giving a barrel replacement instruction, the direction of the force applied when pulling out the first assembly is as follows: Figure 19B As indicated by the solid arrow, the force compresses the sphere radially outward. However, due to the compression action of the elastic element 4301, the sphere continuously compresses the inner wall of the limiting part 420. Furthermore, due to the effect of the limiting space, a self-locking mechanism is formed in the direction of the first component's removal, preventing the first component from being dislodged. After the user does not give a barrel-changing instruction, the electromagnet switches from the second state to the first state. The electromagnet, when energized, generates a magnetic force that attracts the sphere holder towards the bottom of the limiting part. At this time, the sphere holder moves the sphere from the limiting space to the non-limiting space. The non-limiting space is larger and cannot generate a self-locking mechanism. The sphere cannot press against the groove of the first component, and the first component can be easily dislodged. Figure 19C As shown.

[0099] The accompanying drawings will now be used to further describe the specific details of another assembly method for realizing the first assembly 300, the drive component 400 and the inner cylinder 201.

[0100] Figure 17 An assembly diagram of the first assembly 300, the drive component 400, and the inner cylinder 201 in another embodiment is shown. Figure 18 It shows Figure 17 A schematic diagram of the explosion is shown in Figure 19. Figure 17 A cross-sectional schematic diagram. Combined with... Figures 17-1 9. A second recess 305 is provided on the periphery of the first assembly 300. The second recess 305 is configured as an assembly part 301. A plurality of engaging parts 501 of the second assembly 500 are spaced around the periphery of the second recess 305. Under the drive of the drive member 400, the plurality of engaging parts 501 can be retracted into the second recess 305 to lock the plurality of engaging parts 501 with the first assembly 300; or, the plurality of engaging parts 501 can expand outward from the second recess 305 to unlock the plurality of engaging parts 501 from the first assembly 300.

[0101] Combination Figure 18 As shown in Figure 19, the first assembly 300 is rod-shaped, the second assembly 500 includes a ball holder 506 and a ball 501, and the driving component 400 includes an electromagnet 410, a limiting part 420, an elastic element 4301, and a pressing block 4302. The limiting part 420 is cylindrical, having a first cylinder and a second cylinder connected together. The first cylinder generally forms the outer surface of a frustum, and the second cylinder is generally cylindrical, connected to the first cylinder at its maximum diameter. The ball holder 506 is located inside the cavity of the limiting part 420, and the shape of the ball holder 506 matches the shape and size of the cavity of the limiting part 420. The outer surface of the ball holder 506 is provided with a guide hole 5062.

[0102] The extrusion block 4302 divides the inner cavity 5601 of the ball holder into a first space 504 and a second space 505. The first assembly 300 can move through the second assembly 500 and enter the first space 504. The second recess 305 of the first assembly 300 is located in the first space 504. Multiple engaging parts 501 of the second assembly 500 are disposed in the first space 504 and are spaced apart around the second recess 305 of the first assembly 300. An electromagnet 410 is provided at the bottom of the limiting part 420. The two ends of the elastic member 4301 are connected to the electromagnet 410 and the extrusion block 4302, respectively. When the electromagnet 410 is not energized, the elastic member 4301 presses the engaging portion 501 toward the first assembly, thereby clamping the first assembly 300 with the multiple engaging portions 501, so that the first assembly 300 is locked inside the second assembly 500; when the electromagnet 410 is energized, the ball retainer 506 moves toward the electromagnet 410, and the ball retainer drives the multiple engaging portions 501 to move toward the second recess 305 away from the first assembly 300, so that the multiple engaging portions 501 release the first assembly 300, so that the first assembly 300 can be separated from the inside of the second assembly 500.

[0103] Figure 20 Figure 19 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the second assembly 500. Figure 20 In one embodiment, the limiting part 420 has a cylindrical structure, with an opening at one axial end. An electromagnet 410 is fitted into the opening at the axial end of the limiting part 420, thus sealing the opening. Alternatively, the electromagnet 410 can be placed inside the limiting part 420, and the axial end of the limiting part 420 can also be sealed; this application does not impose any limitations on this. The two ends of the elastic member 4301 are connected to the electromagnet 410 and the pressing block 4302, respectively. The other axial end of the limiting part 420 has a second connecting hole for the first fitting to pass through. The pressing block 4302 can be a plate-like structure or a cap-like structure.

[0104] Figure 21 It shows Figure 18 The schematic diagram of the ball retainer 506 shows that the ball retainer 506 is provided inside the limiting part 420 and is provided through the ball retainer 506 along its axial direction. At least part of the cross-section of the ball retainer 506 is gradually changing (called the variable diameter part, which is roughly a frustum structure and a hollow structure). The inner radial direction of the variable diameter part decreases away from the electromagnet 410. The second recess 305 of the first fitting 300 is provided in the variable diameter part of the ball retainer 506. Multiple engaging parts 501 are provided through the guide holes of the variable diameter part of the ball retainer 506.

[0105] Combination Figure 21The spherical retainer 506 has multiple guide holes around its variable diameter portion, with each guide hole corresponding to a locking portion 501. A portion of the locking portion 501 is positioned within the guide holes. The locking portion 501 can be a sphere. As the multiple locking portions 501 move away from or towards the second recess 305 of the first assembly 300, a portion of the locking portion 501 remains within the guide holes. This guides the movement of the locking portions 501 and prevents them from failing to move along the designated path.

[0106] Figure 22 It shows Figure 18 A schematic diagram of the extrusion block 4302 in the diagram. (Combined with...) Figure 22 According to one embodiment of this application, the compression block 4302 has an opening at one end facing the electromagnet 410, one end of the elastic member 4301 abuts against the end face of the opening of the compression block 4302, and the other end of the compression block 4302 is connected to the electromagnet 410 to guide the compression deformation of the elastic member 4301. A through hole is provided on the end face of the opening for the first assembly part to pass through.

[0107] As can be seen from the above, the assembly method of the first assembly 300, the driving component 400 and the second assembly 500 in another embodiment provided in this application only requires controlling the on and off of the electromagnet 410 to disassemble the first assembly and the second assembly 500, without the need for manual operation, and has good practicality.

[0108] In a specific implementation, the first assembly 300 is connected to the bottom of the inner drum 201, and the second assembly 500 is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism 101 of the garment processing equipment. In another embodiment, the first assembly 300 is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism 101, and the second assembly 500 is connected to the bottom of the inner drum 201, both of which enable quick disassembly of the inner drum 201.

[0109] It should be noted that, since the assembly method of the first assembly 300, the driving component 400 and the second assembly 500 in another embodiment does not require manual operation, only the on and off of the electromagnet 410 needs to be controlled, the connection structure constructed by the first assembly 300, the driving component 400 and the second assembly 500 can be provided in multiple ways. For example, multiple connections can be provided at axial intervals around the inner cylinder 201 to improve the reliability of the connection between the inner cylinder 201 and the output shaft of the driving mechanism 101.

[0110] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being 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 being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0111] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0112] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0113] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0114] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The utility model relates to a clothes treating device, comprising: an inner cylinder; an outer cylinder assembly comprising an outer cylinder and a driving mechanism for driving the rotation of the inner cylinder; a first assembly part provided with an assembly part; a second assembly part provided with a plurality of clamping parts, the plurality of clamping parts being spaced apart around the circumference of the assembly part; a driving part, the driving part being switched between a first state and a second state to connect or disconnect the plurality of clamping parts and the assembly part; when the driving part is in the first state, the driving part applies radial locking force between the clamping parts and the assembly part, and the clamping parts and the assembly part are connected; when the driving part is in the second state, the driving part removes the radial locking force between the clamping parts and the assembly part, and the clamping parts and the assembly part can be disconnected; wherein one of the first assembly part and the second assembly part is connected to the inner cylinder, and the other is connected to the outer cylinder assembly. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The first state and the second state are position states, or the first state and the second state are energized states. 3.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The clamping part comprises a spring, one end of the spring is provided with a buckle, and the assembly part comprises a groove; when the clamping part is connected with the assembly part, the buckle is at least partially located in the groove, or The clamping part comprises a ball, and the assembly part comprises a groove corresponding to the ball; when the clamping part is connected with the assembly part, the ball is at least partially located in the groove.

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, wherein the clamping parts are spaced apart around the inner circumference of the assembly part, the first state and the second state are position states, when the driving part is in the first state, the driving part is located in a clamping part inner cavity surrounded by the plurality of clamping parts, the plurality of clamping parts are pried open, and the driving part applies radial locking force between the clamping parts and the assembly part; when the driving part is in the second state, the driving part is no longer located in the clamping part inner cavity surrounded by the plurality of clamping parts, and the driving part removes the radial locking force between the clamping parts and the assembly part.

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 4, wherein the clamping part comprises a spring, one end of the spring is provided with a buckle, and the assembly part comprises a groove; when the clamping part is connected with the assembly part, the buckle is at least partially located in the groove; the second assembly part comprises a first connecting sleeve, the first connecting sleeve is provided with a partition plate, the partition plate is provided with a first communication hole, second ends of the plurality of springs are connected to one side of the partition plate facing the first assembly part, when the driving part is in the first state, the driving part passes through the first communication hole from the other side of the partition plate, a part of the driving part passing out of the first communication hole is located in a clamping part inner cavity surrounded by the plurality of clamping parts, the plurality of clamping parts are pried open, the driving part applies radial locking force between the clamping parts and the assembly part, and the buckle is at least partially located in the groove. 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The driving member comprises an operating rod and an operating sleeve arranged circumferentially along the operating rod, the operating rod is arranged through the first communication hole from the other side of the partition plate when the driving member is in the first state, the plurality of elastic sheets are expanded, and the operating sleeve is detachably fixedly connected with the first connecting sleeve; at least the operating sleeve is located in the clothes accommodating cavity formed by the inner cylinder; The first assembly part is fixedly connected with the driving mechanism, and the second assembly part is fixedly connected with the inner cylinder. 7.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The engaging part is arranged at intervals along the outer periphery of the assembly part, and the first state and the second state are energized states; The driving member comprises an electromagnet. 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The driving member further comprises: A limiting part, at least part of the limiting part is arranged along the outer periphery of the engaging part, and a limiting space is defined, the limiting part applies a radial locking force between the engaging part and the assembly part when the engaging part is located in the limiting space; When the electromagnet is switched from the second state to the first state, at least one of the second assembly part and the limiting part is driven to move, so that the engaging part leaves the limiting space. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein The engaging part comprises a ball, and the assembly part comprises a groove corresponding to the ball; when the engaging part is connected with the assembly part, the ball is at least partially located in the groove; The second assembly part comprises a ball holder, the ball holder has a holder inner cavity, the surface of the ball holder comprises a plurality of guide through holes for limiting the ball in the axial direction of the inner cylinder, the ball is arranged through the guide through hole, and the part of the ball that penetrates out of the guide through hole is in contact with the inner wall of the limiting part, When the engaging part and the assembly part are connected, the part of the ball located in the holder inner cavity is located in the groove; when the electromagnet is switched from the second state to the first state, the ball holder is driven to move, so that the engaging part leaves the limiting space. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The driving member further comprises a pressing member, the pressing member comprises an elastic member, and the elastic member applies a force for keeping the engaging part in the limiting space. 11.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The pressing member is located in the holder inner cavity, and the part of the ball located in the holder inner cavity applies a force for keeping the engaging part in the limiting space. 12.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The limiting part further comprises a non-limiting space, the diameter of the non-limiting space is greater than the diameter of the limiting space, and when the electromagnet is switched from the second energized state to the first energized state, at least one of the second assembly part and the limiting part is driven to move, so that the engaging part leaves the limiting space and enters the non-limiting space. 13.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The first assembly part is fixedly connected with the inner cylinder, and the second assembly part is fixedly connected with the driving mechanism.