Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a clothes processing device which comprises a box body, the box body comprises a panel assembly and a door body arranged on the panel assembly, the panel assembly is provided with a clothes pick-and-place opening, and the door body is used for opening and closing the clothes pick-and-place opening; the clothes processing drum assembly is arranged in the box body, and an opening opposite to the clothes taking and placing opening is formed in one axial end of the clothes processing drum assembly; the air duct assembly is arranged in the box body and defines an air duct cavity, an inlet of the air duct cavity is communicated with the air outlet of the clothes processing drum assembly, and an outlet of the air duct cavity is communicated with the air inlet of the clothes processing drum assembly; at least part of the first filtering piece is arranged in the air duct cavity; wherein the air duct cavity comprises a filter cavity, the filter cavity and the inlet are communicated and both located on one side of a vertical plane passing through the central axis of the clothes processing drum assembly, and the first filter part is arranged in the filter cavity. According to the clothes processing equipment provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the air flow filtering effect can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, clothing processing equipment dries clothes by circulating and discharging drying airflow into and out of a clothing processing drum assembly that holds the clothes. Impurities such as lint carried in the drying airflow are filtered by filters within the air duct. However, in these related technologies, the limited design position of the filters results in relatively poor filtration efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of the present invention is to provide a garment processing device in which the first filter element has a good filtration effect.

[0004] A garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing, the housing including a panel assembly and a door disposed on the panel assembly, the panel assembly having a garment loading / unloading opening, and the door for opening and closing the garment loading / unloading opening; a garment processing cylinder assembly disposed within the housing, the garment processing cylinder assembly having an opening at one axial end opposite to the garment loading / unloading opening; an air duct assembly disposed within the housing and defining an air duct cavity, the inlet of the air duct cavity communicating with the air outlet of the garment processing cylinder assembly, and the outlet of the air duct cavity communicating with the air inlet of the garment processing cylinder assembly; and a first filter element, the first filter element being at least partially disposed within the air duct cavity; wherein the air duct cavity includes a filter chamber, the filter chamber communicating with the inlet and both being located on one side of a vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment processing cylinder assembly, and the first filter element being disposed within the filter chamber.

[0005] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the inlet of the filter chamber and the air duct chamber are located on the same side of the vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment processing cylinder assembly. This is beneficial to improving the filtration effect of the airflow entering the air duct chamber, making full use of the installation space of the garment processing equipment, making the structure of the garment processing equipment more compact, and also helping to reduce the overall size of the garment processing equipment and reduce the manufacturing cost of the garment processing equipment.

[0006] In addition, the garment processing device according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly has a socket communicating with the filter cavity, the first filter element is adapted to be inserted into the filter cavity from the socket, and the door covers at least part of the socket when the door is closed to allow the clothes to be taken out.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly includes: a panel body, wherein the garment loading / unloading port is disposed on the panel body; a sealing ring, wherein the sealing ring is connected between the garment handling cylinder assembly and the panel body and surrounds the garment loading / unloading port and the opening, and the insertion port is disposed on the panel body or the sealing ring.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer surface of the panel body has a receiving recess recessed towards the clothing handling tube assembly, and the clothing loading and unloading port is located on the bottom wall of the receiving recess; wherein, when the door is closed and the clothing loading and unloading port is closed, the door is at least partially located within the receiving recess, and the insertion port is located on the peripheral wall of the receiving recess.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the axial direction of the garment handling tube assembly, the peripheral wall of the receiving recess gradually extends outward in the radial direction of the garment loading and unloading opening along the bottom wall away from the receiving recess.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing ring includes a first mounting section, a pleated section and a second mounting section arranged sequentially and connected along its axial direction. The first mounting section is connected to the edge of the opening, the second mounting section is connected to the edge of the clothing loading and unloading port and the insertion port is located in the second mounting section.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inlet is located on one side of a vertical plane passing through the central axis of the clothing handling tube assembly; wherein, the air duct assembly is located above the clothing handling tube assembly, and its inlet is located obliquely above the clothing loading / unloading port; or, the air duct assembly is located below the clothing handling tube assembly, and the inlet is located obliquely below the clothing loading / unloading port.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the socket is located between the inlet and the outlet.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air inlet is located at one axial end of the clothing handling drum assembly near the clothing loading and unloading port, and the air inlet and the insertion port are located on both sides of a vertical plane passing through the central axis of the clothing handling drum assembly.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device further includes: an adapter, the adapter being disposed inside the housing, a first end of the adapter in the length direction being connected to the panel assembly and a second end in the length direction being connected to the air duct assembly, the adapter defining a channel, the channel connecting the filter chamber and the inlet, and the first filter being at least partially disposed within the channel.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner side of the panel assembly has a limiting flange surrounding the socket, and the first end of the adapter is sleeved with the limiting flange.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting step is provided on the wall surface of the channel near the first end, and the limiting step cooperates with the limiting flange.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first end of the adapter has at least two first connecting lugs, the first connecting lugs are provided with first connecting holes, the panel assembly has at least two first mating holes, the first end of the adapter and the panel assembly are connected by at least two first fasteners, the first fasteners are provided in the corresponding first connecting holes and first mating holes.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the second end of the adapter and the air duct assembly has an annular limiting groove, and the other has an annular limiting rib, wherein the annular limiting rib is inserted into the annular limiting groove.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second end of the adapter has at least two second connecting lugs, the second connecting lugs are provided with second connecting holes, the air duct assembly has at least two second mating holes, the second end of the adapter and the air duct assembly are connected by at least two second fasteners, the second fasteners are provided in the corresponding second connecting holes and second mating holes.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first filter element includes a filter body and a connecting part connected together. When the first filter element is installed in place, the filter body is disposed in the filter cavity, and the connecting part is located in the channel. The first filter element also includes a handle, and the connecting part is connected between the filter body and the handle. When the first filter element is installed in place, the handle is located at the socket.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adapter further defines a mounting cavity communicating with the channel, and a push-spring assembly is provided in the mounting cavity. When the first filter is pushed into the channel, the push-spring assembly is adapted to push the first filter to move out of the channel.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram, where the door body is not shown;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The front view;

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along the direction indicated by line AA;

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The center circle shows a magnified view of a portion at point B.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a garment processing device according to other embodiments of the present invention, wherein the insertion port is located within the sealing ring;

[0031] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of the clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the adapter, push-spring assembly, and pressure cap according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A cross-sectional view along the direction indicated by line CC;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first filter element and the sealing ring according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 11This is a structural schematic diagram of the mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present utility model. The mounting bracket is used to install the first filter element.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] Clothing processing equipment 100;

[0038] Box 10;

[0039] Panel assembly 11; Clothing loading / unloading port 111; Insert 112; Limiting flange 113; First mating hole 114;

[0040] Door body 12; panel body 13; receiving recess 131; sealing ring 14; first mounting section 141; pleated section 142; second mounting section 143;

[0041] Clothing handling drum assembly 20;

[0042] Air duct assembly 30; air duct cavity 31; heat exchange cavity 311; air outlet 312; filter cavity 313; first chamber 314; second chamber 315; annular limiting rib 32; second mating hole 33; through port 34;

[0043] First filter element 40; filter body 41; connecting part 42; groove 421; handle 43; sealing ring 44; sealing body 441; sealing lip 442;

[0044] Adapter 50; Channel 51; Limiting step 511; Matching step 512; First channel 513; Second channel 514; First connecting lug 52; Annular limiting groove 53; Second connecting lug 54; Mounting cavity 55; Push spring assembly 551; Pressure cap 552; Stopping component 553;

[0045] Mounting bracket 60; guide section 61; first extension section 611; second extension section 612; guide groove 613; stop section 62; mounting plate 64; vent 641; wind deflector 65; connecting plate 66; fixing lug 67;

[0046] Connecting pipe 70; second filter element 80. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features, "multiple" means two or more, "first feature above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features being in contact through another feature between them, and "first feature above", "above" and "over" the second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0050] The garment processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] Reference Figures 1-11 As shown, the clothing processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model may include: a housing 10 and a clothing processing tube assembly 20.

[0052] Specifically, the housing 10 includes a panel assembly 11 and a door 12 disposed on the panel assembly 11. The panel assembly 11 has a clothing loading / unloading opening 111, and the door 12 is used to open and close the clothing loading / unloading opening 111. A clothing handling tube assembly 20 is disposed inside the housing 10. One axial end of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 has an opening opposite to the clothing loading / unloading opening 111, so that the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 is located on one axial side of the clothing handling tube assembly 20, making it easier to take clothes out and put them in the clothing handling tube assembly 20 along the axial direction of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 through the clothing loading / unloading opening 111, thus making it more convenient to take out and put in clothes.

[0053] The clothing loading / unloading port 111 is positioned opposite to the opening of the clothing handling drum assembly 20. This relative positioning can be direct alignment (e.g., facing each other). Figures 1-4 (As shown) or partially offset, the relative positions of the clothing loading / unloading port 111 and the opening are flexibly set so that the clothing loading / unloading port 111 and the opening are connected, so that the outside world can be connected to the inside of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 through the clothing loading / unloading port 111, making it convenient for users to put clothes into or take clothes out of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 through the clothing loading / unloading port 111 and the opening.

[0054] The garment processing device 100 also includes an air duct assembly 30 and a first filter element 40. The air duct assembly 30 is disposed within the housing 10 and defines an air duct cavity 31. The inlet of the air duct cavity 31 is connected to the air outlet of the garment processing drum assembly 20, and the outlet of the air duct cavity 31 is connected to the air inlet of the garment processing drum assembly 20. The first filter element 40 is at least partially disposed within the air duct cavity 31.

[0055] The inlet and outlet of the air duct cavity 31 are both connected to the garment processing drum assembly 20, so that the airflow in the garment processing drum assembly 20 can flow through the air outlet of the garment processing drum assembly 20 to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 to enter the air duct cavity 31, and the airflow in the air duct cavity 31 can flow through the air outlet of the air duct cavity 31 to the air inlet of the garment processing drum assembly 20 to enter the garment processing drum assembly 20, thereby realizing the circulation of airflow between the garment processing drum assembly 20 and the air duct cavity 31.

[0056] The first filter element 40 can filter impurities such as lint and hair adhering to the airflow. Specifically, during the processing of clothes by the garment processing drum assembly 20, lint and hair on the clothes will enter the air duct cavity 31 with the circulating airflow. Lint and hair easily adhere to the working parts (such as the evaporator and condenser) in the air duct cavity 31, resulting in low working efficiency of the air duct assembly 30. Lint and hair are also easily repeatedly adhered to the clothes with the circulating airflow, resulting in low cleanliness of the processed clothes. By filtering the airflow through the first filter element 40, lint and hair adhering to the airflow can be filtered, reducing the impurity content in the circulating airflow, which helps to improve the working efficiency of the air duct assembly 30 and make the clothes cleaner.

[0057] The air duct cavity 31 includes a filter cavity 313, which is connected to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31. A first filter element 40 is disposed in the filter cavity 313. Airflow at the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 can flow into the filter cavity 313 to be filtered by the first filter element 40 in the filter cavity 313.

[0058] The inlets of both the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are located on one side of a vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment handling drum assembly 20. For example, in some embodiments, such as Figures 2-3 As shown, the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20 extends in the front-to-back direction and is located at the center of the garment processing tube assembly 20. The vertical surface is a plane or curved surface that extends in the up-down direction. The vertical surface passing through the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20 is the vertical plane at the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20. One side of the vertical plane at the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20 can be the left or right side of the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20. That is, the inlet of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 can be located on the left or right side of the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20.

[0059] The inlets of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are located on the same side of the vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20. Compared to the former where the inlets of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20, the inlets of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are closer together in this application. This makes the first filter element 40 and the inlet of the air duct chamber 31 closer together, allowing the airflow entering the filter chamber 313 from the inlet of the air duct chamber 31 to be filtered by the first filter element 40 in the filter chamber 313 more quickly, reducing the amount of lint and other impurities deposited in the air duct chamber 31, and resulting in a better filtration effect.

[0060] Furthermore, the inlets of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are located on the same side of the vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20. On the one hand, this facilitates full utilization of the space on one side of the vertical plane of the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20, such as fully utilizing the space on the upper left or upper right of the garment processing tube assembly 20, thereby increasing the design flexibility of the first filter element 40. For example, the strength, shape, and size of the first filter element 40 can be designed according to the space on one side of the vertical plane of the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20, and the structure of the garment processing device 100 can be made more compact. On the other hand, compared with the prior art, which places the inlets of the filter chamber and the air duct chamber on opposite sides of the vertical plane of the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly, this application allows the airflow flowing in from the inlet of the air duct chamber 31 to enter the filter chamber 313 with a relatively short distance. As is known, the shorter the path, the faster the airflow carrying impurities such as lint will enter the filter chamber 313 for filtration, and the less likely that lint and other impurities will fall to other places, making the air duct chamber 31 cleaner.

[0061] If the inlets of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are located directly above or below the central axis of the clothing processing drum assembly 20, the space directly above or below the central axis of the clothing processing drum assembly 20 will be increased, thereby increasing the height of the clothing processing equipment 100, increasing the overall size of the clothing processing equipment 100, and resulting in higher manufacturing costs.

[0062] In this application, the inlets of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are both located on one side of the vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20. For example, the inlets of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are both located diagonally above or diagonally below the garment processing tube assembly 20. This helps to reduce the space directly above or below the central axis of the garment processing tube assembly 20, thereby reducing the height of the garment processing equipment 100, reducing the overall size of the garment processing equipment 100, and lowering the manufacturing cost.

[0063] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the inlet of the filter chamber 313 and the air duct chamber 31 are located on the same side of the vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment processing cylinder assembly 20. This is beneficial to improving the filtration effect of the airflow entering the air duct chamber 31, making full use of the installation space of the garment processing device 100, making the structure of the garment processing device 100 more compact, and also helping to reduce the overall size of the garment processing device 100 and reduce the manufacturing cost of the garment processing device 100.

[0064] The garment processing equipment 100 can be used for operations such as drying clothes. For example, the garment processing equipment 100 can be a dryer or a washer-dryer combo.

[0065] In some embodiments, the clothing processing device 100 is a dryer. The working process and drying principle of the dryer are as follows: Dry hot airflow in the air duct cavity 31 enters the clothing processing drum assembly 20 through the outlet of the air duct cavity 31. The dry hot airflow flows over the surface of the wet clothing within the clothing processing drum assembly 20 to exchange heat and moisture with the wet clothing, absorbing moisture from the clothing and transforming the dry hot airflow into a humid airflow. The humid airflow in the clothing processing drum assembly 20 enters the air duct cavity 31 through the inlet of the air duct cavity 31. The air duct assembly 30 includes heat exchange components such as an evaporator and a condenser. The humid airflow exchanges heat with the heat exchange components within the air duct cavity 31 to form a dry hot airflow. The dry hot airflow in the air duct cavity 31 enters the clothing processing drum assembly 20 through the outlet of the air duct cavity 31. The above process is repeated cyclically, causing the airflow to circulate and achieving the drying function. The drying airflow includes airflows in different states circulating between the clothing processing drum assembly 20 and the air duct cavity 31, such as dry hot airflow and humid airflow.

[0066] The garment handling drum assembly 20 may include a double-drum structure, such as an inner drum and an outer drum, wherein the outer drum is stationary and the inner drum rotates relative to the outer drum to agitate the garments inside the inner drum. The garment handling drum assembly 20 may also include a single-drum structure, such as a stationary single drum with an agitator suspended above it to agitate the garments inside the single drum. The type of garment handling drum assembly 20 can be flexibly selected.

[0067] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the panel assembly 11 has a socket 112 communicating with the filter chamber 313, through which the first filter element 40 can be inserted into the filter chamber 313.

[0068] The inlet 112 communicates with the filter chamber 313, so that after the first filter element 40 is inserted into the inlet 112, it can be at least partially located within the filter chamber 313 to filter the airflow circulating between the garment handling drum assembly 20 and the air duct chamber 31. The first filter element 40 can be completely or partially located within the filter chamber 313. The position of the first filter element 40 in the filter chamber 313 can be flexibly set, as long as it can filter the airflow flowing between the garment handling drum assembly 20 and the air duct chamber 31.

[0069] In some related technologies, the inlet for installing the filter element is located on the outer surface of the panel assembly, making the inlet completely exposed to the outside world. Even when the door is closed and the clothing access opening is closed, the inlet is still completely exposed to the outside world, making it easy for dust and other foreign objects to enter the inlet through the gaps at the edge of the inlet and block the installation space where the filter element is installed. This can lead to jamming when removing or placing the filter element at the inlet, and the filter element is prone to severe wear after repeated removal and placement, reducing the service life of the filter element.

[0070] In this application, the first filter element 40 is disposed in the inlet 112. When the door 12 is closed and the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 is closed, the door 12 covers at least part of the inlet 112, making the inlet 112 less likely to be exposed. This reduces the possibility of external dust and other foreign objects entering the inside of the inlet 112 through the edge gaps, making the installation space inside the inlet 112 where the first filter element 40 is installed less likely to be blocked. This facilitates smoother loading and unloading of the first filter element 40 at the inlet 112, and the first filter element 40 is less likely to suffer severe wear after repeated loading and unloading, thus extending the service life of the first filter element 40.

[0071] In addition, with the door 12 closed and the clothing loading / unloading port 111 closed, the insertion port 112 is not easily exposed, which reduces the number of installation openings on the outer surface of the panel assembly 11 that are exposed to the outside, simplifies the appearance of the clothing handling equipment 100, makes the outer surface of the panel assembly 11 more aesthetically pleasing, and provides a better visual experience for the user.

[0072] With the door 12 closed, at least part of the insertion port 112 is covered, making the insertion port 112 less likely to be exposed. This prevents foreign objects from easily entering the insertion port 112, making it easier to handle the first filter element 40 without jamming. This also simplifies the appearance of the clothing processing equipment 100 and improves the user's visual experience.

[0073] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 4-6As shown, the panel assembly 11 includes a panel body 13 and a sealing ring 14. A garment loading / unloading port 111 is provided on the panel body 13, and the sealing ring 14 is connected between the garment handling cylinder assembly 20 and the panel body 13 and surrounds the garment loading / unloading port 111 and the opening. An insertion port 112 is provided on the panel body 13 or the sealing ring 14.

[0074] The sealing ring 14 is used to seal the gap between the door body 12 and the clothing loading and unloading port 111 when the door body 12 is closed, so as to ensure the relative sealing of the inner cavity of the clothing handling tube assembly 20.

[0075] The socket 112 is located on the panel body 13 or the sealing ring 14, and the location of the socket 112 can be flexibly selected. For example, in some embodiments, such as Figures 4-5 As shown, the socket 112 is located on the panel body 13. The panel body 13 is stable and does not easily shake, which makes the first filter element 40 inside the socket 112 less prone to shaking, and the first filter element 40 operates stably. In other embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the inlet 112 is located on the sealing ring 14, so that the sealing ring 14 can perform both the sealing function and the function of installing the first filter element 40, thereby achieving functional integration and making better use of the various components in the garment processing equipment 100, especially the sealing ring 14.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the outer surface of the panel body 13 has a receiving recess 131 recessed toward the clothing handling tube assembly 20, and the clothing loading and unloading port 111 is provided on the bottom wall of the receiving recess 131.

[0077] Specifically, the bottom wall of the receiving recess 131 is opposite to the opening of the garment handling tube assembly 20, and the peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 extends around the bottom wall.

[0078] When the door 12 is closed at the clothing loading / unloading opening 111, the door 12 is at least partially located within the receiving recess 131. The insertion port 112 is located on the peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131, meaning the insertion port 112 is located on the side of the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 facing outwards. Users can access the first filter element 40 at the insertion port 112 without having to cross the clothing loading / unloading opening 111, resulting in a short and convenient operation path. Furthermore, the insertion port 112 being located on the peripheral wall allows for full utilization of the clothing processing device 100's own components, eliminating the need for additional components to accommodate the insertion port 112, thus simplifying the structure of the clothing processing device 100.

[0079] With the door 12 closed at the clothing access opening 111, the door 12 can be completely or partially located within the receiving recess 131, allowing the position of the door 12 relative to the receiving recess 131 to be flexibly set so that the door 12 covers at least a portion of the opening 112.

[0080] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, in the axial direction of the clothing handling tube assembly 20, the peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 gradually extends outward along the radial direction away from the bottom wall of the receiving recess 131 at the clothing loading and unloading port 111, so that the peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 forms an flared shape facing outward, which makes it convenient for the user to directly take out the first filter element 40 from the inlet 112 or directly insert the first filter element 40 into the inlet 112, making the operation convenient.

[0081] For example, in some specific embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the outer surface of the panel body 13 has a rearwardly recessed receiving recess 131. The bottom wall of the receiving recess 131 is opposite to the opening of the rear clothing handling tube assembly 20. The peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 is an annular wall extending around the bottom wall and located in front of the bottom wall. The axial direction of the clothing loading and unloading port 111 is parallel to the front-back direction, and the radial direction of the clothing loading and unloading port 111 is perpendicular to the front-back direction. The peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 extends forward and outward along the radial direction of the clothing loading and unloading port 111. The user can pull out the first filter element 40 forward and inward along the radial direction of the clothing loading and unloading port 111, and can also insert the first filter element 40 into the insertion port 112 backward and outward along the radial direction of the clothing loading and unloading port 111, which is convenient to operate.

[0082] In some embodiments of the panel assembly 11 that include a sealing ring 14, such as Figure 4 As shown, the sealing ring 14 includes a first mounting section 141, a pleated section 142, and a second mounting section 143. The first mounting section 141, the pleated section 142, and the second mounting section 143 are arranged sequentially and connected along the axial direction of the sealing ring 14. The first mounting section 141 is connected to the edge of the opening, and the second mounting section 143 is connected to the edge of the clothing loading and unloading port 111, with the insertion port 112 located in the second mounting section 143.

[0083] The first mounting section 141 and the second mounting section 143 are almost undeformed, making their connection to the edge of the opening and the edge of the clothing loading and unloading opening 111 secure and not easy to loosen. The pleated section 142 is deformed to adapt to the possible relative movement between the opening and the clothing loading and unloading opening 111, making the first mounting section 141 less likely to fall off from the edge of the opening and the second mounting section 143 less likely to fall off from the edge of the clothing loading and unloading opening 111.

[0084] The insertion port 112 is positioned in the almost undeformable second mounting section 143, making it less prone to shaking. This, in turn, prevents the first filter element 40 inside the insertion port 112 from shaking, ensuring stable operation of the first filter element 40. Furthermore, the second mounting section 143 is closer to the clothing access opening 111 than the first mounting section 141, meaning it is closer to the outside. With the clothing access opening 111 open, this allows users to quickly access the first filter element 40, making operation more convenient.

[0085] In some embodiments, the first mounting segment 141 can be shaped to make the connection between the first mounting segment 141 and the edge of the opening more secure. For example, the first mounting segment 141 may include a U-shaped segment to wrap around the edge of the opening, making it less likely for the first mounting segment 141 and the opening to move relative to each other, thus making the connection more secure. Similarly, the second mounting segment 143 can also be shaped to make the connection between the second mounting segment 143 and the edge of the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 more secure. For example, the second mounting segment 143 may include a hook segment to hook the edge of the clothing loading / unloading opening 111, making it less likely for the second mounting segment 143 and the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 to move relative to each other, thus making the connection more secure.

[0086] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 2-3 As shown, the inlet 112 is located on one side of a vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment handling drum assembly 20. The air duct assembly 30 is located above the garment handling drum assembly 20, and the inlet 112 is located diagonally above the garment loading / unloading port 111. For example, the inlet 112 can be located diagonally above or to the left or right of the garment loading / unloading port 111.

[0087] If the inlet 112 is located below the clothing loading / unloading port 111, the distance between the inlet 112 and the upper air duct assembly 30 will be too large, making it difficult to install the first filter element 40 inserted into the inlet 112 into the air duct cavity 31. If the inlet 112 is located directly above the clothing loading / unloading port 111, the distance between the inlet 112 and the upper air duct assembly 30 will be too small, requiring the height of the panel assembly 11 to increase the distance between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30, thus increasing the overall size of the clothing handling equipment 100 and the cost.

[0088] In this application, the inlet 112 is located diagonally above the clothing loading and unloading port 111, so that the distance between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30 is appropriate, which makes it easy to install the first filter element 40 inserted into the inlet 112 into the air duct cavity 31, which helps to reduce the overall size of the clothing processing equipment 100 and reduce costs.

[0089] In some embodiments not shown in the figures, the air duct assembly 30 is located below the clothing handling drum assembly 20, and the inlet 112 is located diagonally below the clothing loading / unloading port 111. For example, the inlet 112 may be located diagonally to the left or right below the clothing loading / unloading port 111.

[0090] If the inlet 112 is located above the clothing loading / unloading port 111, the distance between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30 located below it will be too large, making it difficult to install the first filter element 40 inserted into the inlet 112 into the air duct cavity 31. If the inlet 112 is located directly below the clothing loading / unloading port 111, the distance between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30 below it will be too small, requiring the height of the panel assembly 11 to increase the distance between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30, thus increasing the overall size of the clothing handling equipment 100 and the cost.

[0091] In this application, the inlet 112 is located diagonally below the clothing loading and unloading port 111, so that the distance between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30 is appropriate, which makes it easy to install the first filter element 40 inserted into the inlet 112 into the air duct cavity 31, which helps to reduce the overall size of the clothing processing equipment 100 and reduce costs.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the inlet 112 is located between the inlet and outlet of the air duct cavity 31 so that the first filter element 40 can be inserted between the inlet and outlet of the air duct cavity 31 through the inlet 112, which facilitates the installation of the first filter element 40 into the air duct cavity 31.

[0093] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the air inlet of the garment handling drum assembly 20 is located at one axial end of the garment handling drum assembly 20 near the garment loading / unloading port 111, so that both the air inlet and the inlet 112 are located at one end of the garment handling device 100 along the direction of the garment handling drum assembly 20 toward the garment loading / unloading port 111. The air inlet and the inlet 112 are located on both sides of a vertical plane passing through the central axis of the garment handling drum assembly 20, which helps to improve the utilization of the installation space at the end of the garment handling device 100 along the direction of the garment handling drum assembly 20 toward the garment loading / unloading port 111, making the structure of the garment handling device 100 more compact.

[0094] For example, in some specific embodiments, such as Figures 2-3 As shown, the air inlet and the inlet 112 are both located at the front end of the clothing processing device 100, and the air inlet and the inlet 112 are located on the left and right sides of the clothing processing drum assembly 20.

[0095] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 3-7 As shown, the garment processing device 100 also includes an adapter 50, which is disposed inside the housing 10. The first end of the adapter 50 in the length direction is connected to the panel assembly 11, and the second end of the adapter 50 in the length direction is connected to the air duct assembly 30. The adapter 50 defines a channel 51, which connects the filter chamber 313 and the inlet 112. The first filter 40 is at least partially disposed inside the channel 51.

[0096] By providing an adapter 50 between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30, it is convenient to install the first filter element 40 from the inlet 112 through the channel 51 of the adapter 50 into the filter chamber 313, making the operation convenient. Furthermore, since at least part of the first filter element 40 is located within the channel 51, the adapter 50 can secure the portion of the first filter element 40 located between the inlet 112 and the air duct assembly 30, making the installation of the first filter element 40 more stable.

[0097] In some embodiments, such as Figures 5-6 As shown, the inner side of the panel assembly 11 has a limiting flange 113 surrounding the socket 112, and the first end of the adapter 50 is sleeved with the limiting flange 113. This sleeved arrangement can refer to the first end of the adapter 50 being sleeved on the outer side of the limiting flange 113 (e.g., ...). Figures 5-6 (As shown), it can also refer to the limiting flange 113 being fitted onto the outside of the first end of the adapter 50, and the arrangement is quite flexible.

[0098] The limiting flange 113 can position the adapter 50 at the panel assembly 11, ensuring the installation reliability of the adapter 50. On the other hand, it can partially overlap the adapter 50 and the panel assembly 11 in the length direction of the adapter 50, ensuring the connection and sealing between the adapter 50 and the panel assembly 11. This allows the first filter element 40 to pass through the inlet 112 and smoothly enter the channel 51 of the adapter 50 and then into the air duct cavity 31. This helps to improve the installation accuracy of the first filter element 40, so that the first filter element 40 is stably installed in the air duct cavity 31 for filtration, and improves the working stability of the first filter element 40.

[0099] In some embodiments, such as Figures 5-6 As shown, a limiting step 511 is provided on the wall of the channel 51 near the first end, and the limiting step 511 cooperates with the limiting flange 113. The cooperation here can be understood as the limiting flange 113 being inserted into the limiting step 511, so that the inner surface of the limiting flange 113 smoothly transitions with the wall of the channel 51 near the first end.

[0100] The limiting step 511 and the limiting flange 113 work together to make it less likely that the part of the first filter element 40 located in the channel 51 will hit the end of the limiting flange 113 during the process of picking up and placing the first filter element 40, making the operation of picking up and placing the first filter element 40 smoother.

[0101] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first end of the adapter 50 has at least two first connecting lugs 52, each of which has a first connecting hole. The panel assembly 11 has at least two first mating holes 114. The first end of the adapter 50 and the panel assembly 11 are connected by at least two first fasteners, which pass through the corresponding first connecting holes and first mating holes 114.

[0102] The first fastener connects the first connecting lug 52 and the first mating hole 114, making the adapter 50 firmly connected to the panel assembly 11. This prevents the adapter 50 from shaking relative to the panel assembly 11, and consequently makes it less likely for the first filter element 40 to shake after being inserted into the socket 112 and the adapter 50. This allows the first filter element 40 to be stably installed in the air duct cavity 31 for filtration, improving the working stability of the first filter element 40.

[0103] The first fastener can be one or more of bolts, screws, rivets, etc. For example, in some embodiments where the first fastener is a bolt, the bolt passing through the first connecting hole and the first mating hole 114 not only makes the adapter 50 firmly connected to the panel assembly 11, but also makes the bolt easy to install and remove, facilitating the subsequent disassembly and assembly of the adapter 50 for maintenance, replacement, and other work.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, there are two first connecting lugs 52, and the panel assembly 11 has two first mating holes 114. The two first mating holes 114 correspond one-to-one with the two first connecting lugs 52. The socket 112 is located between the two first mating holes 114, so that the two connection points connecting the adapter 50 and the panel assembly 11, namely the two first fasteners, are located on both sides of the socket 112, which facilitates the socket 112 to be aligned with the channel 51, and the installation of the first filter element 40 is smoother.

[0105] In some embodiments, such as Figures 5-7 As shown, the second end of the adapter 50 and one of the air duct assembly 30 have an annular limiting groove 53, and the other has an annular limiting rib 32, which is inserted into the annular limiting groove 53.

[0106] The cooperation between the annular limiting rib 32 and the annular limiting groove 53 can, on the one hand, position the adapter 50 at the air duct assembly 30, and on the other hand, allow the adapter 50 and the air duct assembly 30 to partially overlap in the length direction of the adapter 50, ensuring the sealing of the connection between the adapter 50 and the air duct assembly 30. This allows the first filter element 40 to smoothly enter the air duct cavity 31 after passing through the inlet 112 and the channel 51 of the adapter 50, which helps to improve the installation accuracy of the first filter element 40, enabling the first filter element 40 to be stably installed in the air duct cavity 31 for filtration, and improving the working stability of the first filter element 40.

[0107] Here, the annular ring in the annular limiting groove 53 and the annular limiting rib 32 can be either a circular ring or a square ring, as long as the annular limiting groove 53 and the annular limiting rib 32 can be inserted and matched.

[0108] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7As shown, the second end of the adapter 50 has at least two second connecting lugs 54, each of which has a second connecting hole. The air duct assembly 30 has at least two second mating holes 33. The second end of the adapter 50 and the air duct assembly 30 are connected by at least two second fasteners, which pass through the corresponding second connecting holes and second mating holes 33.

[0109] The second fastener connects the second connecting lug 54 and the second mating hole 33, making the adapter 50 firmly connected to the air duct assembly 30. This prevents the adapter 50 from shaking relative to the air duct assembly 30, and consequently makes the first filter 40 less likely to shake in the air duct cavity 31 after being inserted into the socket 112 and the adapter 50, thus improving the working stability of the first filter 40.

[0110] The second fastener can be one or more of bolts, screws, rivets, etc. For example, in some embodiments where the second fastener is a bolt, the bolt passing through the second connecting hole and the second mating hole 33 not only makes the adapter 50 firmly connected to the air duct assembly 30, but also facilitates the removal of the bolt, making it convenient to disassemble and install the adapter 50 for subsequent maintenance, replacement, and other work.

[0111] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-7 and Figure 10 As shown, the first filter element 40 includes a connected filter body 41 and a connecting part 42. With the first filter element 40 installed, the filter body 41 is located within the filter chamber 313, and the connecting part 42 is located within the channel 51. The filter body 41 filters the airflow within the filter chamber 313, and the connecting part 42 arranges a portion of the first filter element 40 within the channel 51, facilitating the insertion of the filter body 41 into the insertion port 112 and the channel 51, thus extending it into the filter chamber 313. This makes operation convenient.

[0112] Here, the first filter element 40 is installed in place, which can be understood as the first filter element 40 being installed in the filter cavity 313 and its relative position to the inlet 112 not changing.

[0113] In some embodiments, the filter body 41 includes a plurality of filter screens, and ribs are provided between adjacent filter screens to make the filter body 41 less prone to deformation or even breakage, thereby improving the strength of the filter body 41.

[0114] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-7 and Figure 10As shown, the first filter element 40 also includes a handle 43. The connecting part 42 is connected between the filter body 41 and the handle 43. When the first filter element 40 is installed in place, the handle 43 is located at the socket 112. The handle 43 is easy for the user to hold, so that the user can insert the connecting part 42 and the filter body 41 into the socket 112 and extend them into the channel 51, or remove the connecting part 42 and the filter body 41 from the socket 112, which facilitates the removal and placement of the first filter element 40 for cleaning or replacement.

[0115] In some embodiments where the adapter 50 is provided, such as Figures 5-10 As shown, the adapter 50 also defines a mounting cavity 55 that communicates with the channel 51. The mounting cavity 55 is provided with a pusher assembly 551. When the first filter 40 is pushed into the channel 51, the pusher assembly 551 can push the first filter 40 to move out of the channel 51.

[0116] The mounting cavity 55 is connected to the channel 51 so that the first filter element 40 in the channel 51 triggers the push-spring assembly 551 in the mounting cavity 55. When the first filter element 40 needs to be removed, the first filter element 40 is pushed into the channel 51 at the insertion port 112. Under the pushing action of the push-spring assembly 551, the first filter element 40 moves toward the insertion port 112 so that part of the first filter element 40 protrudes from the insertion port 112. This makes it easy for the user to hold the part of the first filter element 40 that protrudes from the insertion port 112 and remove the first filter element 40, making the operation convenient.

[0117] In some embodiments, such as Figures 9-10 As shown, the pusher assembly 551 includes an elastic member and a stop member 553. The elastic member has a restoring force that causes the stop member 553 to move forward. The connecting portion 42 of the first filter member 40 has a stop block, and the stop block is provided with a groove 421.

[0118] With the first filter element 40 installed in place, the stop member 553 is embedded in the groove 421 of the stop block to fix the position of the first filter element 40 in the channel 51. When the first filter element 40 is pushed into the channel 51, the wall of the groove 421 pushes the stop member 553 to move backward, so that the stop member 553 separates from the groove 421 and moves to the rear side of the stop block. Then, the pushing force of pushing the first filter element 40 into the channel 51 is released, and the stop member 553, under the restoring force of the elastic member, stops against the rear side of the stop block and moves forward to push the stop block forward, thereby moving the first filter element 40 forward, so that part of the first filter element 40 protrudes from the insertion port 112, making it convenient for the user to remove the first filter element 40.

[0119] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9As shown, the stop member 553 is oscillatingly disposed on the main structure of the pusher assembly 551, and the stop member 553 is a roller structure, so that the stop member 553 and the stop block roll together, reducing frictional resistance, making the movement smoother, and making the stop member 553 and the stop block less prone to wear, which helps to extend the service life of the pusher assembly 551 and the first filter element 40.

[0120] In some embodiments, such as Figures 7-9 As shown, the mounting cavity 55 has a mounting opening, and a pressure cap 552 is installed at the mounting opening, which covers the pusher assembly 551. The pressure cap 552 is positioned by inserting two positioning pins into the pusher assembly 551. The pressure cap 552 is connected to the adapter 50 by bolts. The pressure cap 552 can reduce the possibility of the pusher assembly 551 detaching from the mounting cavity 55, thereby improving the installation stability of the pusher assembly 551.

[0121] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the garment processing device 100 also includes a connecting pipe 70 and a second filter element 80. The connecting pipe 70 connects the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 and the air outlet of the garment processing cylinder assembly 20. The second filter element 80 is disposed inside the connecting pipe 70 or at the inlet of the air duct cavity 31. In the airflow direction, the second filter element 80 is located upstream of the first filter element 40.

[0122] The connecting pipe 70 connects the inlet of the ventilation duct cavity 31 and the air outlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20, allowing the airflow in the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to flow into the ventilation duct cavity 31 through the connecting pipe 70. The airflow flowing from the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to the ventilation duct cavity 31 is filtered by the second filter element 80, and further filtered by the first filter element 40 downstream of the second filter element 80. This achieves multi-stage filtration of the airflow, filtering out impurities such as lint and hair attached to the airflow, making the filtration of the airflow more thorough and further reducing the impurity content in the airflow.

[0123] The airflow direction here can be understood as a circular flow direction from the air outlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31, from the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 to the outlet of the air duct cavity 31, from the outlet of the air duct cavity 31 to the air inlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20, from the air inlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to the air outlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20, and then from the air outlet of the clothing handling drum assembly 20 to the inlet of the air duct cavity 31.

[0124] The following describes in detail a specific embodiment of the clothing processing device 100 according to the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following description is merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0125] like Figures 1-5 and Figures 7-11As shown, a clothing processing device 100 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10, a clothing processing cylinder assembly 20, an air duct assembly 30, a first filter element 40, an adapter 50, a mounting bracket 60, a connecting pipe 70, and a second filter element 80.

[0126] The housing 10 includes a panel assembly 11 and a door 12. The panel assembly 11 includes a panel body 13 and a sealing ring 14. The outer surface of the panel body 13 has a rearwardly recessed receiving recess 131. The bottom wall of the receiving recess 131 at its rear end has a clothing loading / unloading opening 111. The peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 has an insertion port 112 and two first mating holes 114, which are located on both sides of the insertion port 112. The panel body 13 has a limiting flange 113 surrounding the insertion port 112. The sealing ring 14 includes a first mounting section 141, a pleated section 142, and a second mounting section 143 arranged sequentially and connected along its axial direction. The second mounting section 143 is connected to the edge of the clothing loading / unloading opening 111.

[0127] The clothing handling tube assembly 20 is located inside the housing 10. The opening at the front end of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 is directly opposite the clothing loading and unloading port 111, and the edge of the opening at the front end of the clothing handling tube assembly 20 is connected to the first mounting section 141.

[0128] The air duct assembly 30 defines an air duct cavity 31, which includes a filter cavity 313, an air outlet 312, and a heat exchange cavity 311 arranged from left to right and connected in sequence. The filter cavity 313 includes a first chamber 314 and a second chamber 315 arranged vertically, and a first filter element 40 is located between the first chamber 314 and the second chamber 315.

[0129] The inlet of the air duct cavity 31 is connected to the air outlet of the garment processing drum assembly 20, and the outlet of the air duct cavity 31 is connected to the air inlet of the garment processing drum assembly 20. The air duct assembly 30 is located above the garment processing drum assembly 20. The filter chamber 313 and the inlet of the air duct cavity 31 are both located on the upper left side of the garment processing drum assembly 20. The garment loading / unloading port 111 is located in front of the garment processing drum assembly 20, the insertion port 112 is located on the upper left side of the front end of the garment processing device 100, and the air inlet of the garment processing drum assembly 20 is located on the upper right side of the front end of the garment processing device 100. The insertion port 112 is located between the inlet and outlet of the air duct cavity 31, allowing the first filter element 40 to be inserted into the air duct cavity 31.

[0130] The air duct assembly 30 includes a heat exchanger and a fan. The heat exchanger includes an evaporator and a condenser. The heat exchanger is installed in the heat exchange chamber 311. The front end of the air duct assembly 30 is provided with a through port 34. The air duct assembly 30 has an annular limiting rib 32 and two second mating holes 33.

[0131] The heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with the airflow in the heat exchange chamber 311, so that the airflow becomes dry hot airflow and flows into the clothes processing drum assembly 20 under the drive of the fan to dry the clothes. In the clothes processing equipment 100, the airflow circulates between the clothes processing drum assembly 20, the first chamber 314 of the filter chamber 313, the second chamber 315 of the filter chamber 313, the air outlet 312, the heat exchange chamber 311, and the clothes processing drum assembly 20. In the airflow direction, the second filter 80 is located upstream of the first filter 40. The airflow of the clothes processing drum assembly 20 first flows through the second filter 80 into the first chamber 314 after passing through the connecting pipe 70, and then flows through the first filter 40 into the second chamber 315, realizing multi-stage filtration of the airflow.

[0132] like Figure 11 As shown, the mounting bracket 60 is located inside the filter chamber 313 and includes a mounting plate 64, a baffle plate 65, and a connecting plate 66. The baffle plate 65 is located on the right side of the mounting plate 64, and the connecting part 66 is located on the front side of the mounting plate 64. The mounting plate 64, the baffle plate 65, and the connecting plate 66 define the first chamber 314, and the baffle plate 65 separates the first chamber 314 from the heat exchange chamber 311.

[0133] The mounting plate 64 is provided with two guide sections 61, each guide section 61 including a first extension section 611, a second extension section 612, and a guide groove 613. The first extension section 611 extends rearward and upward at an angle, and the second extension section 612 is located behind the first extension section 611 and smoothly transitions to it. The second extension section 612 extends in the front-rear direction, facilitating the movement of the first filter element 40 from the first extension section 611 to the second extension section 612 to extend into the air duct cavity 31, or from the second extension section 612 to the first extension section 611 to extend out of the air duct cavity 31.

[0134] The first extension 611 and the second extension 612 form a guide groove 613. A roller is provided at the guide groove 613, and the first filter element 40 is rolled and engaged with the roller to be installed in the guide groove 613. A stop 62 is provided at the rear end of the mounting bracket 60, and the stop 62 presses against the rear end of the first filter element 40.

[0135] Mounting plate 64 has multiple vents 641, and first filter 40 covers the vents 641. Mounting bracket 60 has three fixing lugs 67, and mounting bracket 60 is detachably mounted to duct assembly 30 via fixing lugs 67.

[0136] The adapter 50 connects the air duct assembly 30 and the panel assembly 11 and defines a channel 51. The channel 51 connects the filter chamber 313 and the inlet 112. The wall of the channel 51 is provided with a limiting step 511 and a mating step 512. The limiting step 511 mates with the limiting flange 113. The channel 51 includes a first channel 513 and a second channel 514. The first channel 513 is located between the mating step 512 and the inlet 112, and the second channel 514 is located between the mating step 512 and the through-hole 34. The flow area of ​​the second channel 514 is smaller than that of the first channel 513.

[0137] The adapter 50 has two first connecting lugs 52, an annular limiting groove 53, two second connecting lugs 54, and a mounting cavity 55. The first connecting lugs 52 are connected to the first mating hole 114 by a first fastener, i.e., a bolt, to connect the adapter 50 and the panel body 13. The annular limiting groove 53 is inserted into the annular limiting rib 32 to position the adapter 50 at the air duct assembly 30. The second connecting lugs 54 are connected to the second mating hole 33 by a second fastener, i.e., a bolt, to connect the adapter 50 and the air duct assembly 30. The mounting cavity 55 has a mounting opening, a push-spring assembly 551 is provided inside the mounting cavity 55, and a pressure cap 552 is provided at the mounting opening.

[0138] The spring assembly 551 cooperates with the first filter element 40 in the channel 51. The pressure cap 552 is positioned by inserting two positioning pins into the spring assembly 551. The pressure cap 552 is connected to the adapter 50 by bolts so that the pressure cap 552 presses the spring assembly 551 tightly.

[0139] During the insertion of the first filter element 40 into the channel 51, the stop member 553 of the push-spring assembly 551 is embedded in the groove 421 of the first filter element 40, facilitating the installation of the first filter element 40. After the first filter element 40 is installed in the channel 51, it is pushed slightly into the channel 51, causing the stop member 553 of the push-spring assembly 551 to move to the rear side of the wall of the groove 421. Under the action of the elastic member of the push-spring assembly 551, the stop member 553 is reset forward to push the first filter element 40 out of the channel 51, causing the first filter element 40 to pop out from the insertion port 112, making it easy to remove the first filter element 40.

[0140] The first filter element 40 includes a filter body 41, a connecting part 42, and a handle 43 connected in sequence. The connecting part 42 is fitted with a sealing ring 44, which includes a sealing body 441 and multiple sealing lips 442. The filter body 41 covers the vent 641, the connecting part 42 is located inside the channel 51, the sealing ring 44 abuts against the inner wall of the second channel 514, and the handle 43 is located at the inlet 112.

[0141] The handle 43 is flush with the peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131, so that the handle 43 will not protrude from the peripheral wall of the receiving recess 131 after the first filter element 40 is inserted into the channel 51 from the insertion port 112. This makes it less likely for the door body 12 to collide violently with the handle 43 when the clothing loading and unloading port 111 is closed, thus protecting the door body 12 and the first filter element 40.

[0142] The inlet 112, channel 51, opening 34, and air duct cavity 31 are sequentially connected. After the first filter element 40 is inserted into the inlet 112, it passes through the channel 51 and the opening 34 and enters the air duct cavity 31, so that part of the first filter element 40 is located in the channel 51 and the other part is located in the opening 34 and the air duct cavity 31. The inlet 112 is located on the panel body 13. When the door 12 is closed and the clothing loading / unloading opening 111 is closed, the door 12 covers the inlet 112, making the inlet 112 less likely to be exposed. This makes it difficult for foreign objects to enter the inlet 112, and makes it less likely to jam when picking up or placing the first filter element 40 at the inlet 112. This makes the operation convenient and simplifies the appearance of the clothing processing equipment 100, providing a better visual experience for the user.

[0143] The first filter element 40 is mounted on the air duct assembly 30 via the mounting bracket 60. The mounting bracket 60 is detachably mounted on the air duct assembly 30, meaning that the mounting bracket 60 and the air duct assembly 30 are separate components, which helps to simplify the structure of the air duct assembly 30 and reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the air duct assembly 30.

[0144] Other configurations and operations of the garment processing device 100 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0145] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0146] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "embodiment," "specific embodiment," and "example" indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0147] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treating apparatus comprises: a cabinet including a panel assembly having a laundry loading / unloading opening and a door configured to open / close the laundry loading / unloading opening; a laundry treating drum assembly disposed in the cabinet, an axial end of the laundry treating drum assembly having an opening configured to be opposite to the laundry loading / unloading opening; an air duct assembly disposed in the cabinet and defining an air duct cavity, an inlet of the air duct cavity being in communication with an air outlet of the laundry treating drum assembly, and an outlet of the air duct cavity being in communication with an air inlet of the laundry treating drum assembly; a first filter member at least partially disposed in the air duct cavity; wherein the air duct cavity includes a filter cavity in communication with the inlet and disposed on one side of a vertical plane passing through a central axis of the laundry treating drum assembly, and the first filter member is disposed in the filter cavity. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The panel assembly has a socket in communication with the filter cavity, and the first filter member is adapted to be inserted into the filter cavity from the socket, and in a state where the door closes the laundry loading / unloading opening, the door covers at least a portion of the socket. 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 2, wherein The panel assembly includes: a panel body in which the laundry loading / unloading opening is formed; a sealing ring connected between the laundry treating drum assembly and the panel body and surrounding the laundry loading / unloading opening and the opening, and the socket is formed in the panel body or the sealing ring. 4.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein An outer surface of the panel body has a receiving recess recessed toward the laundry treating drum assembly, and the laundry loading / unloading opening is formed in a bottom wall of the receiving recess; wherein in a state where the door closes the laundry loading / unloading opening, the door is disposed at least partially in the receiving recess, and the socket is formed in a peripheral wall and / or a bottom wall of the receiving recess. 5.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, In an axial direction of the laundry treating drum assembly, the peripheral wall of the receiving recess is inclined outwardly in a radial direction of the laundry loading / unloading opening away from the bottom wall of the receiving recess. 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The sealing ring includes a first mounting section, a pleated section, and a second mounting section arranged in sequence in an axial direction of the sealing ring, the first mounting section is connected to a rim of the opening, the second mounting section is connected to a rim of the laundry loading / unloading opening, and the socket is formed in the second mounting section. 7.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The socket is disposed on one side of a vertical plane passing through a central axis of the laundry treating drum assembly; wherein the air duct assembly is disposed above the laundry treating drum assembly, and the socket is disposed obliquely above the laundry loading / unloading opening; or, the air duct assembly is disposed below the laundry treating drum assembly, and the socket is disposed obliquely below the laundry loading / unloading opening. 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The socket is disposed between the inlet and the outlet. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The air inlet is formed in an axial end of the laundry treating drum assembly close to the laundry loading / unloading opening, and the air inlet and the socket are disposed on both sides of a vertical plane passing through a central axis of the laundry treating drum assembly. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, Further comprising: An adapter is arranged in the box, a first end of the adapter in length direction is connected with the panel assembly and a second end of the adapter in length direction is connected with the air duct assembly, the adapter defines a channel, the channel is communicated with the filter cavity and the socket, and the first filter is at least partially arranged in the channel. 11.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, An inner side of the panel assembly is provided with a limiting flange surrounding the socket, and the first end of the adapter is sleeved with the limiting flange. 12.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 11, wherein, A wall surface of the channel near the first end is provided with a limiting step, and the limiting step is matched with the limiting flange. 13.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The first end of the adapter is provided with at least two first connecting lugs, the first connecting lugs are provided with first connecting holes, the panel assembly is provided with at least two first matching holes, the first end of the adapter and the panel assembly are connected through at least two first fasteners, and the first fasteners are arranged in the corresponding first connecting holes and the first matching holes. 14.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The second end of the adapter and one of the air duct assembly are provided with an annular limiting groove, and the other is provided with an annular limiting rib, and the annular limiting rib is inserted and matched with the annular limiting groove. 15.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The second end of the adapter is provided with at least two second connecting lugs, the second connecting lugs are provided with second connecting holes, the air duct assembly is provided with at least two second matching holes, the second end of the adapter and the air duct assembly are connected through at least two second fasteners, and the second fasteners are arranged in the corresponding second connecting holes and the second matching holes. 16.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The first filter comprises a filter body and a connecting portion connected with each other, in a state that the first filter is installed in place, the filter body is arranged in the filter cavity, and the connecting portion is located in the channel. The first filter further comprises a handle, the connecting portion is connected between the filter body and the handle, and in a state that the first filter is installed in place, the handle is located at the socket. 17.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 16, wherein The adapter further defines an installation cavity communicated with the channel, the installation cavity is provided with a push-and-pop assembly, in a state that the first filter is pushed into the channel, the push-and-pop assembly is adapted to push the first filter to move out of the channel.

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