Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides clothes processing equipment which comprises a box body forming a shell outside the clothes processing equipment; the outer cylinder is arranged in the box body; the bearing seat is arranged on the rear wall of the outer cylinder, and a mounting through hole is formed in the bearing seat and penetrates through the front end and the rear end of the bearing seat; the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the outer cylinder, and the rotating shaft is arranged in the mounting through hole in a penetrating manner; the first bearing is mounted in the mounting through hole, and the rotating shaft is sleeved with the first bearing; the second bearing is mounted in the mounting through hole, the rotating shaft is sleeved with the second bearing, and the second bearing sleeve is arranged on the rear side of the first bearing at an interval; the inner wall of the mounting through hole, the outer surface of the rotating shaft, the first bearing and the second bearing are sealed to form a gas space; the bearing seat is provided with a vent hole, one end of the vent hole is communicated with the gas space, and the other end of the vent hole is communicated with the outside. Therefore, water vapor can be discharged to the outer side of the bearing seat through the vent holes, and the problem that the water vapor is accumulated in the bearing seat is effectively solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and mainly relates to a clothes treatment equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The washing machine is a cleaning type electric appliance for washing clothes by using electric energy, and with the acceleration of life rhythm and the high requirement of people on life comfort, the washing machine has become an indispensable household appliance in people's daily life.

[0003] At present, the main use in the market is the pulsator washing machine and the drum type washing machine. Among them, the bearing seat in the drum type washing machine is an important force receiving part of the washing machine, and the bearing is installed in it to realize the high-speed rotation of the inner drum.

[0004] In the prior art, the front bearing of the bearing seat is sealed and isolated from water vapor by an oil seal, but due to the structural design problem of the bearing seat, when the steam enters the bearing seat, it is difficult to discharge, and the water vapor is easily accumulated in the bearing seat for a long time, which can easily cause the bearing to rust and damage, and generate noise. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model aims at providing a clothes treatment equipment to solve the problem that the water vapor in the bearing seat of the prior art is easily accumulated and affects the working of the bearing.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] One aspect of the application discloses a clothes treatment equipment, which comprises a box body forming an outer shell of the clothes treatment equipment, an outer drum arranged in the box body, a bearing seat arranged at the rear wall of the outer drum, the bearing seat being provided with a mounting through hole penetrating through the front and rear ends of the bearing seat, a rotating shaft rotatably arranged on the outer drum and penetrating through the mounting through hole, a first bearing arranged in the mounting through hole and sleeved on the rotating shaft, and a second bearing arranged in the mounting through hole, sleeved on the rotating shaft and spaced apart from the rear side of the first bearing, wherein the inner wall of the mounting through hole, the outer surface of the rotating shaft, the first bearing and the second bearing are closed to form a gas space, the bearing seat is provided with a gas hole, one end of the gas hole is communicated with the gas space, and the other end of the gas hole is communicated with the outside.

[0008] The technical scheme has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the ventilation hole is arranged on the bearing seat, one end of the ventilation hole is communicated with the first bearing and the second bearing, and the other end of the ventilation hole is communicated with the outside, thereby providing a channel for the water vapor accumulated in the gas space to be discharged out of the bearing seat, the water vapor can be discharged out of the bearing seat through the ventilation hole, thereby effectively reducing the risk of water vapor accumulation in the bearing seat, and avoiding rusting and damage of the first bearing and the second bearing caused by long-time contact with water vapor.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the rear end surface of the bearing seat is exposed to the back surface of the outer cylinder, and the end of the ventilation hole away from the gas space is arranged on the rear end surface of the bearing seat and exposed to the back surface of the outer cylinder.

[0010] The technical scheme has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the ventilation hole is arranged on the bearing seat, one end of the ventilation hole is communicated with the first bearing and the second bearing, and the other end of the ventilation hole is communicated with the outside, thereby providing a channel for the water vapor accumulated in the gas space to be discharged out of the bearing seat, the water vapor can be discharged out of the bearing seat through the ventilation hole, thereby effectively reducing the risk of water vapor accumulation in the bearing seat, and avoiding rusting and damage of the first bearing and the second bearing caused by long-time contact with water vapor.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the ventilation hole includes a first ventilation hole, the first ventilation hole is arranged below the bottom of the gas space, and the first ventilation hole is communicated with the bottom region of the gas space.

[0012] The technical scheme has the following advantages or beneficial effects: due to the effect of gravity, the liquid water accumulated in the gas space of the bearing seat is easy to accumulate in the bottom region of the gas space, the first ventilation hole is arranged below the bottom of the gas space, the first ventilation hole is used to communicate the bottom region of the gas space with the outside, so that the water can be more efficiently discharged from the gas space, the water discharge efficiency is improved, and the residence time of the water in the bearing seat is reduced.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the first ventilation hole is arranged in the axial direction of the bearing seat, the rear end of the first ventilation hole penetrates the rear end surface of the bearing seat, and the front end of the first ventilation hole is communicated with the bottom region of the gas space.

[0014] Another technical solution in the above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the first vent hole is arranged in the axial direction of the bearing seat, the extending direction of the first vent hole is consistent with the axial direction of the bearing seat and the rotating shaft, the rear end of the first vent hole penetrates the rear end surface of the bearing seat, and the rear end of the first vent hole is in communication with the outside; and the front end is in direct communication with the bottom region of the gas space. The axial arrangement of the first vent hole enables the water vapor to be discharged more directly and efficiently through the hole, thereby reducing the residence time of the water vapor in the bearing seat and further reducing the risk of rusting and damage of the bearing.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus is provided, and a first vent groove is arranged on the hole wall at the bottom of the gas space, the upper end of the first vent groove is in communication with the gas space, and the lower end of the first vent groove is in communication with one end of the first vent hole close to the gas space.

[0016] Another technical solution in the above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by arranging the first vent groove on the hole wall at the bottom of the gas space, the first vent groove can communicate the gas space with the first vent hole, and under the action of gravity, liquid water can directly deposit on the hole wall at the bottom of the gas space and be directly discharged out of the bearing seat through the first vent groove and the first vent hole.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus is provided, and a first mounting position is arranged in the bearing seat, the first mounting position is arranged on the front side of the gas space, and the first bearing is arranged in the first mounting position; the first vent groove is arranged at the front end of the first vent hole, and the first vent groove is arranged on the rear side wall of the first mounting position and faces the gas space.

[0018] Another technical solution in the above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by arranging the first vent groove at the front end of the first vent hole, the first vent groove can be in communication with the bottom of the gas space and close to the front side region, that is, the first vent groove is arranged at a position close to the outer cylinder on the side of the gas space, thereby facilitating the water entering the gas space through the outer cylinder or the inner cylinder to pass through the first vent groove more quickly and efficiently, and facilitating the water in the gas space to be discharged out of the bearing seat. On the other hand, since the rear end of the first bearing abuts against the rear side wall of the first mounting position, by arranging the first vent groove on the rear side wall of the first mounting position and facing the gas space, the design process of the bearing seat can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost and process can be reduced by avoiding punching holes at other positions of the gas space in the bearing seat.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus is provided, and the vent hole includes a second vent hole, the second vent hole is located above the top of the gas space, and the second vent hole is in communication with the bottom region of the gas space.

[0020] Another technical solution in the above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by arranging the second vent hole above the top of the gas space, the second vent hole is used to communicate the top area of the gas space with the outside, so that the water vapor accumulated at the top of the gas space can be more efficiently discharged from the gas space, thereby reducing the residence time of water vapor in the bearing seat. In this way, it helps to reduce the risk of rusting and damage of the first bearing and the second bearing due to long-term contact with water vapor, and also reduces the noise and vibration generated during the operation of the rotating shaft, thereby improving the stability and durability of the clothes treatment equipment.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present application, a clothes treatment equipment is provided, the second vent hole is arranged along the axial direction of the bearing seat, the rear end of the second vent hole penetrates the rear end surface of the bearing seat, and the front end of the second vent hole communicates with the top area of the gas space.

[0022] Another technical solution in the above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the second vent hole is arranged along the axial direction of the bearing seat, the extension direction of the second vent hole is consistent with the axial direction of the bearing seat and the rotating shaft, the rear end of the second vent hole penetrates the rear end surface of the bearing seat, and the front end of the second vent hole directly communicates with the top area of the gas space. The axial extension arrangement of the second vent hole allows the water vapor to be discharged more directly and efficiently through the hole, thereby reducing the residence time of water vapor in the bearing seat and further reducing the risk of rusting and damage of the bearing.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present application, a clothes treatment equipment is provided, the hole wall at the top of the gas space is provided with a second vent groove, the lower end of the second vent groove communicates with the gas space, and the upper end of the second vent groove communicates with one end of the second vent hole close to the gas space.

[0024] Another technical solution in the above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by arranging the second vent groove on the hole wall at the top of the gas space, the second vent groove can communicate the gas space with the second vent hole. Since water vapor usually accumulates at the top of the gas space, the water vapor can be more smoothly discharged out of the bearing seat through the second vent groove at the top and the second vent hole.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present application, a clothes treatment equipment is provided, the bearing seat is provided with a first mounting position, the first mounting position is arranged on the front side of the gas space, the second vent groove is arranged at the front end of the second vent hole, and the second vent groove is opened from the rear side wall of the first mounting position towards the direction of the gas space.

[0026] Another technical solution described above has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By setting the second vent groove at the front end of the second vent hole, the second vent groove can communicate with the top and front area of ​​the gas space. That is, the second vent groove is located on the side of the gas space near the outer cylinder, which facilitates the faster and more efficient passage of water vapor that initially enters the gas space through the outer or inner cylinder through the second vent groove, thus facilitating the discharge of water vapor from the gas space to the outside of the bearing housing. On the other hand, since the rear end of the first bearing abuts against the rear side wall of the first mounting position, by recessing the second vent groove in the rear side wall of the first mounting position towards the gas space, the design process of the bearing housing can be simplified, avoiding drilling holes in other positions within the gas space of the bearing housing, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and simplifying the manufacturing process. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the rear side of the inner and outer cylinders;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view at point AA;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded cross-sectional view of the intermediate bearing assembly;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the back of the bearing housing;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Front view diagram;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A cross-sectional schematic diagram;

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A;

[0037] Figure 10 for Figure 7 A magnified view of section B;

[0038] Figure 11 for Figure 5 a front side view from another perspective of the

[0039] Figure 12 for Figure 3 a close-up view of C of the

[0040] Figure 13 for Figure 11 a close-up view of D of the

[0041] Wherein, the correspondence between the reference signs and the component names is:

[0042] 1, box; 11, box door; 12, outer cylinder; 13, connecting arm;

[0043] 2, bearing device; 201, mounting hole; 202, gas space; 203 connecting hole; 204, air hole; 2041, first air hole; 2042, second air hole; 205, first air groove; 206, second air groove;

[0044] 21, bearing seat; 211, first mounting position; 212, second mounting position; 22, shaft; 23, first bearing; 24, second bearing; 25, oil seal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The utility model provides a kind of clothes processing equipment, to make the purpose, technical scheme and effect of the utility model more clear, definite, the following referring to drawing and taking example further detailedly to the utility model of the utility model should be understood, the specific embodiment described here is only used to explain the utility model, and is not used to limit the protection scope of the utility model.

[0046] In the description of the utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, so it should not be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0047] In the description of the utility model, it should be pointed out that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting" should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected or can communicate with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium; it can be the communication or interaction relationship between two elements inside two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the clothing handling device may include a housing 1. The housing 1 may be the external integral structure of the washing machine. The housing 1 is a hollow structure, in which other component structures of the washing machine may be housed, such as circuit structure (not shown in the figure), air duct structure (not shown in the figure), drive mechanism (not shown in the figure), and drain valve assembly (not shown in the figure), etc.

[0050] It should be noted that the garment handling device can be a dryer, a washer-dryer combo, or other garment handling devices.

[0051] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the door 11 and the body 1 can be connected by a hinge, and the door 11 can rotate around the axis of the hinge, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the door 11 and opening and closing the clothing loading port.

[0052] In some embodiments, the drum assembly may be disposed inside the housing 1. An opening is formed on the front end face of the drum assembly, which is directly opposite the clothing inlet and the door 11 of the housing 1. A clothing processing chamber is formed inside the drum assembly. The opening can communicate with the clothing processing chamber. The clothing processing chamber can serve as a storage location for clothing washing, drying, and other processing procedures. After the door 11 is opened, clothing can be sequentially placed into the clothing processing chamber inside the drum assembly through the clothing inlet on the front side of the housing 1 and the opening of the drum assembly for drying.

[0053] In some embodiments, the drum assembly is rotatably disposed within the housing 1. During the drying process of clothes in the clothes processing chamber, the drum assembly can drive the clothes in the clothes processing chamber to rotate, thereby improving the drying uniformity and drying efficiency of the clothes.

[0054] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the rear side of the inner and outer cylinders; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of point AA.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the tubular assembly may include an outer tub 12. The outer tub 12 may be disposed within the housing 1. The outer tub 12 is fixed relative to the interior of the housing 1. The outer tub 12 is a shell structure with a nozzle, the nozzle of which faces the interior of the housing 1 at the front side. The outer tub 12 is configured as a tub for containing washing water, that is, the internal space of the outer tub 12 can be used to hold washing liquid, such as water.

[0056] In some embodiments, the tubular assembly may include an inner tub (not shown). The inner tub is rotatably disposed within the internal space of the outer tub 12, and a garment handling chamber may be formed within the inner tub for holding garments to be washed. The opening of the inner tub may be directly opposite the opening of the outer tub 12, that is, the front opening of the garment handling chamber is directly opposite the opening of the outer tub 12 and the garment loading port. Therefore, garments can sequentially enter the garment handling chamber from the garment loading port of the housing 1, the opening of the outer tub 12, and the opening of the inner tub.

[0057] In some embodiments, the outer drum 12 and the inner drum can be arranged coaxially inside and outside. A hole may be provided on the outer wall of the inner drum, allowing water from the outer drum 12 to enter the inner drum through the hole to wash the clothes in the inner drum's clothes handling chamber. Simultaneously, during clothes drying, air from the inner drum's clothes handling chamber can also enter the interior space of the outer drum 12 through the hole.

[0058] In some embodiments, a drive device (not shown in the figure) may be provided inside the housing 1. The drive device may be located outside the outer drum 12, and the output end of the drive device may extend from the center of the rear end of the outer drum 12 into the interior of the outer drum 12 and be connected to the inner drum for transmission, so as to drive the inner drum to rotate relative to the outer drum 12, thereby washing the clothes in the inner drum.

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment handling device may include a rotating shaft 22. The rotating shaft 22 is rotatably mounted on the outer drum 12. One end of the rotating shaft 22 is connected to a drive device, and the other end of the rotating shaft 22 is connected to the inner drum. When the rotating shaft 22 rotates, it can drive the inner drum to rotate.

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment handling device may include a connecting arm 13. The connecting arm 13 may be disposed on the inner drum, and the connecting arm 13 may be connected to a rotating shaft 22, which may drive the connecting arm 13 and the inner drum to rotate synchronously.

[0061] In some embodiments, the garment handling apparatus may include a bearing assembly 2. The bearing assembly 2 may be disposed on the back side of the outer cylinder 12. The bearing assembly 2 may be used to support the rotating shaft 22.

[0062] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the bearing assembly 2 may include a bearing seat 21. The bearing seat 21 may be disposed on the rear wall of the outer cylinder 12. The bearing seat 21 may have a mounting through hole 201. The mounting through hole 201 may extend through both the front and rear ends of the bearing seat 21. The rotating shaft 22 may pass through the mounting through hole 201. The bearing seat 21 may be fixedly disposed on the back side of the outer cylinder 12 and used to support the rotating shaft 22. The rotating shaft 22 is rotatably disposed within the mounting through hole 201, and under the drive of the driving device, the rotating shaft 22 may rotate relative to the bearing seat 21 to drive the inner cylinder to rotate.

[0063] In some embodiments, a mounting hole (not shown) may be provided at the center of the rear side of the outer cylinder 12. The bearing seat 21 may be installed in the mounting hole. In this way, the bearing seat 21 can be fixed at the center of the outer cylinder 12.

[0064] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the bearing housing 21 may be provided with a connecting hole 203, which can be used to fit with the outer cylinder 12 and can be used for connecting parts to pass through, so as to fix the bearing housing 21 at the center of the outer cylinder 12.

[0065] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Exploded cross-sectional view of the bearing assembly.

[0066] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a first bearing 23 may be provided on the bearing housing 21. The first bearing 23 may be installed in the mounting through hole 201, and the first bearing 23 may be sleeved on the rotating shaft 22. Specifically, the inner ring of the first bearing 23 is sleeved on the surface of the rotating shaft 22, and the outer ring of the first bearing 23 is nested in the hole wall of the mounting through hole 201. The first bearing 23 can be used to support the rotating shaft 22 and reduce wear between the rotating shaft 22 and the bearing housing 21.

[0067] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the bearing assembly 2 includes an oil seal 25. The oil seal 25 may be located at the front end of the first bearing 23 to seal the connection between the outer cylinder 12 and the bearing housing 21. By providing an oil seal 25 at the front end of the first bearing 23, impurities such as dust, fiber debris, and moisture from the outer cylinder 12 and inner cylinder can be prevented from entering the bearing housing 21 to a greater extent.

[0068] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the bearing seat 21 can be provided with a second bearing 24. The second bearing 24 can be arranged in the mounting through hole 201. The second bearing 24 can be sleeved on the rotating shaft 22, and the second bearing 24 can be arranged at the rear side of the first bearing 23 at intervals. Specifically, the inner ring of the second bearing 24 is sleeved on the surface of the rotating shaft 22, and the outer ring of the second bearing 24 is nested in the hole wall of the mounting through hole 201. Moreover, the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24 are arranged at intervals on the rotating shaft 22, which can improve the stability of the support of the rotating shaft 22.

[0069] As shown, Figure 3 in some embodiments, the inner wall of the mounting through hole 201, the outer surface of the rotating shaft 22, the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24 are closed to form a gas space 202; the bearing seat 21 is provided with a ventilation hole 204, one end of the ventilation hole 204 communicates with the gas space 202, and the other end of the ventilation hole 204 communicates with the outside.

[0070] It should be noted that due to the fact that part of the water vapor still enters the gas space 202 through the side of the first bearing 23 during washing, drying and other working processes, it is difficult to discharge this part of water vapor, and long-term accumulation in the bearing seat 21 is easy to cause rusting and damage of the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24, noise and the like.

[0071] As shown, Figure 3 and Figure 4 in the present application, by providing the bearing seat 21 with the ventilation hole 204, one end of the ventilation hole 204 communicates with the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24, and the other end of the ventilation hole 204 communicates with the outside, thereby providing a channel for the water vapor accumulated in the gas space 202 to discharge from the bearing seat 21, and the water vapor can be discharged to the outside of the bearing seat 21 through the ventilation hole 204, thereby effectively reducing the risk of water vapor accumulation in the bearing seat 21, and avoiding rusting and damage of the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24 due to long-term contact with water vapor.

[0072] Specifically, during the operation of the clothes treatment equipment, with the high-speed rotation of the rotating shaft 22 and the change of the temperature difference between the inside and outside, the water vapor in the gas space 202 will produce convection or form a pressure difference, and the water vapor can be discharged to the outside through the ventilation hole 204. Further, for example, during the process of alternating washing and dewatering stages of the clothes treatment equipment, periodic air pressure fluctuations will occur. At some moments, due to the acceleration, deceleration of the rotating shaft 22 or the tumbling of the clothes in the drum, the air pressure in the bearing seat 21 will appear to be temporarily increased. When the air pressure is increased, the water vapor in the gas space 202 will be more strongly pressed towards the ventilation hole 204, and discharged to the outside through the ventilation hole 204.

[0073] Figure 5 For Figure 4A schematic view of the back surface of the middle bearing seat; Figure 6 To Figure 5 a schematic view of the back surface of the middle bearing seat.

[0074] As Figure 3 and Figure 5 shown, in some embodiments, the back end surface of the bearing seat 21 can be exposed to the back surface of the outer cylinder 12. The end of the vent hole 204 away from the gas space 202 is arranged at the back end surface of the bearing seat 21 and is exposed to the back surface of the outer cylinder 12.

[0075] In this way, by exposing the back end surface of the bearing seat 21 to the back surface of the outer cylinder 12, that is, the back end of the bearing seat 21 is not closed by the outer cylinder 12, and the end of the vent hole 204 away from the gas space 202 is arranged at the back end surface of the bearing seat 21, that is, the vent hole 204 penetrates through the back end of the bearing seat 21, and at the same time, the vent hole 204 is also exposed to the back surface of the outer cylinder 12, so that the vent hole 204 can be in communication with the outside, and water vapor can be more smoothly discharged from the inside of the bearing seat 21 to the outside through the vent hole 204.

[0076] As Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, in some embodiments, the vent hole 204 can include a first vent hole 2041. The first vent hole 2041 can be located below the bottom of the gas space 202. The first vent hole 2041 can be in communication with the bottom region of the gas space 202. Since the liquid water accumulated in the gas space 202 of the bearing seat 21 is prone to accumulate in the bottom region of the gas space 202 under the action of gravity, by arranging the first vent hole 2041 below the bottom of the gas space 202, the first vent hole 2041 is used to communicate the bottom region of the gas space 202 with the outside, so that water can be more efficiently discharged from the gas space 202, improving the efficiency of water discharge and reducing the residence time of water in the bearing seat 21. In this way, it helps to reduce the risk of rusting and damage of the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24 due to long-term contact with water, and also reduces the noise and vibration generated during the working rotation of the rotating shaft 22, improving the stability and durability of the clothes treatment equipment.

[0077] As Figure 4 shown, in some embodiments, the first vent hole 2041 can be arranged to extend along the axial direction of the bearing seat 21. The back end of the first vent hole 2041 can penetrate through the back end surface of the bearing seat 21. The front end of the first vent hole 2041 can be in communication with the bottom region of the gas space 202.

[0078] Specifically, the first vent hole 2041 is arranged at the bottom outer side of the gas space 202. The first vent hole 2041 is arranged in an axial extension direction of the bearing seat 21, and the extension direction of the first vent hole 2041 is consistent with the axial direction of the bearing seat 21 and the rotating shaft 22. The rear end of the first vent hole 2041 penetrates the rear end surface of the bearing seat 21, so as to be in communication with the outside. The front end of the first vent hole 2041 is in direct communication with the bottom region of the gas space 202. The axial extension arrangement of the first vent hole 2041 enables the water vapor to be discharged more directly and efficiently through the hole, thereby reducing the residence time of the water vapor in the bearing seat 21 and further reducing the risk of rusting and damage of the bearing.

[0079] In other embodiments, the first vent hole 2041 can be arranged in an inclined downward extension direction along the bearing seat 21 from front to rear. In the inclined downward extension direction of the hole, the liquid water can be quickly discharged.

[0080] Figure 7 For Figure 5 the front side view; Figure 8 For Figure 7 the cross-sectional view; Figure 9 For Figure 3 the enlarged view of part A; Figure 10 For Figure 7 the enlarged view of part B.

[0081] As Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, in some embodiments, the hole wall at the bottom of the gas space 202 can be provided with a first vent groove 205. The upper end of the first vent groove 205 can be in communication with the gas space 202. The lower end of the first vent groove 205 can be in communication with the end of the first vent hole 2041 close to the gas space 202. By providing the first vent groove 205 on the hole wall at the bottom of the gas space 202, the first vent groove 205 can communicate the gas space 202 with the first vent hole 2041. Moreover, under the action of gravity, the liquid water can directly deposit on the hole wall at the bottom of the gas space 202 and can be directly discharged out of the bearing seat 21 through the first vent groove 205 and the first vent hole 2041.

[0082] Specifically, the upper end of the first vent groove 205 is in communication with the gas space 202, so that the water vapor in the gas space 202 can enter the first vent groove 205. The lower end of the first vent groove 205 is in communication with the end of the first vent hole 2041 close to the gas space 202, so that the water vapor can smoothly enter the first vent hole 2041 from the vent groove and be discharged to the outside.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first vent groove 205 can be arranged on the hole wall of the mounting through hole 201 at any position between the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24.

[0084] As shown in Figure 7 some embodiments, the bearing seat 21 can be provided with a first mounting position 211. The first mounting position 211 can be arranged at the front side of the gas space 202. The first bearing 23 can be mounted on the first mounting position 211. Specifically, the inner hole wall of the mounting through hole 201 can be protruded or recessed to form the first mounting position 211, so that one end of the first bearing 23 can abut against the inner hole wall of the mounting through hole 201, thereby being limited in the bearing seat 21.

[0085] As shown in Figure 6 some embodiments, the bearing seat 21 can be provided with a second mounting position 212. The second mounting position 212 can be arranged at the rear side of the gas space 202. The second bearing 24 can be mounted on the second mounting position 212. Specifically, the inner hole wall of the mounting through hole 201 can be protruded or recessed to form the second mounting position 212, so that one end of the second bearing 24 can abut against the inner hole wall of the mounting through hole 201, thereby being limited in the bearing seat 21, improving the installation stability of the second bearing 24, and the fixing structure is simple.

[0086] As shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10 some embodiments, the first ventilation groove 205 can be arranged at the front end of the first ventilation hole 2041. The first ventilation groove 205 can be opened from the rear side wall of the first mounting position 211 towards the gas space 202. Wherein, by arranging the first ventilation groove 205 at the front end of the first ventilation hole 2041, the first ventilation groove 205 can be in communication with the bottom of the gas space 202 and close to the front side area, that is, the first ventilation groove 205 is arranged at the position close to the outer cylinder 12 side of the gas space 202, thereby facilitating the water entering the gas space 202 through the outer cylinder 12 or the inner cylinder at the beginning to pass through the first ventilation groove 205 more quickly and efficiently, and facilitating the water in the gas space 202 to be discharged outside the bearing seat 21. On the other hand, since the rear end of the first bearing 23 abuts against the rear side wall of the first mounting position 211, by recessing the first ventilation groove 205 from the rear side wall of the first mounting position 211 towards the gas space 202, the design process of the bearing seat 21 can be simplified, and the manufacturing cost is reduced and the manufacturing process is simplified by avoiding punching at other positions of the gas space 202 in the bearing seat 21.

[0087] As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the vent hole 204 can include a second vent hole 2042. The second vent hole 2042 can be located above the top of the gas space 202. The second vent hole 2042 can be in communication with the bottom region of the gas space 202. Since the liquid water in the gas space 202 can evaporate to form water vapor, by arranging the second vent hole 2042 above the top of the gas space 202, the second vent hole 2042 is used to communicate the top region of the gas space 202 with the outside, so that the water vapor accumulated at the top of the gas space 202 can be more efficiently discharged from the gas space 202, thereby reducing the residence time of the water vapor inside the bearing seat 21. In this way, it helps to reduce the risk of rusting and damaging the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24 due to long-term contact with water vapor, and also reduces the noise and vibration generated during the operation of the rotating shaft 22, thereby improving the stability and durability of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 1, the laundry treating apparatus 1 can include a cabinet 10, a drum 20, a rotating shaft 22, a bearing seat 21, a first bearing 23, a second bearing 24, a vent hole 204, and a gas space 202. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the vent hole 204 can include a first vent hole 2041 and a second vent hole 2042. The first vent hole 2041 is located below the bottom of the gas space 202, and the second vent hole 2042 is located above the top of the gas space 202. The first vent hole 2041 and the second vent hole 2042 provide different exhaust paths for the liquid water and the vapor in the gas space 202, respectively. Specifically, the liquid water can be discharged to the outside of the bearing seat 21 through the first vent hole 2041, the water vapor can be discharged to the outside of the bearing seat 21 through the second vent hole 2042, or through the top and bottom at the same time, which can more effectively reduce the accumulation of water vapor in the gas space 202.

[0089] Further, the arrangement of the second vent hole 2042 can promote natural convection in the gas space 202. As hot air rises and cold wet air sinks, the second vent hole 2042 can capture and discharge the hot wet air at the top, while the first vent hole 2041 handles the cold wet air at the bottom, thereby forming a cycle and improving the efficiency of water vapor discharge.

[0090] As shown in FIG. 1, the laundry treating apparatus 1 can include a cabinet 10, a drum 20, a rotating shaft 22, a bearing seat 21, a first bearing 23, a second bearing 24, a vent hole 204, and a gas space 202. Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the second vent hole 2042 can be arranged along the axial direction of the bearing seat 21. The rear end of the second vent hole 2042 can penetrate the rear end face of the bearing seat 21, and the front end of the second vent hole 2042 can be in communication with the top region of the gas space 202.

[0091] Specifically, the second vent hole 2042 is arranged on the top outer side of the gas space 202. The second vent hole 2042 is arranged in an axial extension along the bearing seat 21, and the extension direction of the second vent hole 2042 is consistent with the axial direction of the bearing seat 21 and the rotating shaft 22. The rear end of the second vent hole 2042 penetrates the rear end surface of the bearing seat 21, so as to be in communication with the outside. The front end of the second vent hole 2042 is in direct communication with the top region of the gas space 202. The axial extension of the second vent hole 2042 enables the water vapor to be discharged more directly and efficiently through the channel, thereby reducing the residence time of the water vapor in the bearing seat 21 and further reducing the risk of rusting and damage of the bearing.

[0092] Figure 11 For Figure 5 the front side view from another perspective; Figure 12 For Figure 3 the local enlarged view of C of Figure 13 For Figure 11 the local enlarged view of D of

[0093] As Figure 11 , Figure 12 shown, in some embodiments, the hole wall on the top of the gas space 202 can be provided with a second vent groove 206. The lower end of the second vent groove 206 can be in communication with the gas space 202. The upper end of the second vent groove 206 can be in communication with one end of the second vent hole 2042 close to the gas space 202. By providing the second vent groove 206 on the hole wall on the top of the gas space 202, the second vent groove 206 can communicate the gas space 202 with the second vent hole 2042. Moreover, since the water vapor is usually gathered on the top of the gas space 202, the water vapor can be directly discharged out of the bearing seat 21 through the second vent groove 206 on the top and the second vent hole 2042.

[0094] Specifically, the lower end of the second vent groove 206 is in communication with the gas space 202, so that the water vapor in the gas space 202 can enter the second vent groove 206. The upper end of the second vent groove 206 is in communication with one end of the second vent hole 2042 close to the gas space 202, so that the water vapor can smoothly enter the second vent hole 2042 from the second vent groove 206 and be discharged to the outside.

[0095] In some embodiments, the second vent groove 206 can be arranged on the hole wall of the mounting through hole 201 at any position between the first bearing 23 and the second bearing 24.

[0096] As Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, in some embodiments, the second vent groove 206 can be arranged at the front end of the second vent hole 2042. The second vent groove 206 can be opened by the rear side wall of the first mounting position 211 towards the gas space 202.

[0097] The second vent groove 206 is arranged at the front end of the second vent hole 2042, so that the second vent groove 206 can be in communication with the top of the gas space 202 near the front side region, i.e. the second vent groove 206 is arranged at the position of the gas space 202 near the outer cylinder 12 side, thereby facilitating the water vapor entering the gas space 202 through the outer cylinder 12 or the inner cylinder at the beginning to pass through the second vent groove 206 more quickly and efficiently, and facilitating the realization of the water vapor in the gas space 202 being discharged to the outside of the bearing seat 21. On the other hand, since the rear end of the first bearing 23 abuts against the rear side wall of the first mounting position 211, by arranging the second vent groove 206 on the rear side wall of the first mounting position 211 towards the direction of the gas space 202, the design process of the bearing seat 21 can be simplified, and the bearing seat 21 is avoided to be punched at other positions of the gas space 202, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost and simplifying the manufacturing process.

[0098] As shown in FIG. 1, in some embodiments, the first vent groove 205 and the second vent groove 206 can be symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower sides of the first mounting position 211. Figure 8

[0099] In other embodiments, the bearing seat 21 can be provided with a third vent hole (not shown in the figure). The number of the third vent holes can be multiple. The multiple third vent holes can be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the mounting through hole 201 of the bearing seat 21.

[0100] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical range disclosed in the present application, which shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.​

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treating apparatus comprises: a cabinet forming an outer shell of the laundry treating apparatus; an outer tub provided in the cabinet; a bearing seat provided at a rear wall of the outer tub, the bearing seat being provided with a mounting through hole penetrating through front and rear ends of the bearing seat; a rotating shaft rotatably provided on the outer tub, the rotating shaft penetrating through the mounting through hole; a first bearing mounted in the mounting through hole, the first bearing being sleeved on the rotating shaft; a second bearing mounted in the mounting through hole, the second bearing being sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the second bearing being arranged at a rear side of the first bearing in a spaced manner; wherein a gas space is enclosed between an inner wall of the mounting through hole, an outer surface of the rotating shaft, the first bearing and the second bearing; the bearing seat is provided with a vent hole, one end of the vent hole being in communication with the gas space, and the other end of the vent hole being in communication with the outside.

2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a rear end surface of the bearing seat is exposed on a back surface of the outer tub; the end of the vent hole away from the gas space is arranged at the rear end surface of the bearing seat and exposed on the back surface of the outer tub.

3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vent hole comprises a first vent hole located below a bottom of the gas space, the first vent hole being in communication with a bottom region of the gas space.

4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the first vent hole is arranged in an axial extension of the bearing seat, a rear end of the first vent hole penetrating through the rear end surface of the bearing seat, and a front end of the first vent hole being in communication with the bottom region of the gas space.

5. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a hole wall of the bottom of the gas space is provided with a first vent groove, an upper end of the first vent groove being in communication with the gas space, and a lower end of the first vent groove being in communication with the end of the first vent hole close to the gas space.

6. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a first mounting position is arranged in the bearing seat, the first mounting position being arranged at a front side of the gas space, and the first bearing being mounted in the first mounting position; the first vent groove is arranged at the front end of the first vent hole, and the first vent groove is formed from a rear side wall of the first mounting position towards the gas space.

7. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the vent hole comprises a second vent hole located above a top of the gas space, the second vent hole being in communication with a top region of the gas space.

8. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the second vent hole is arranged in an axial extension of the bearing seat, a rear end of the second vent hole penetrating through the rear end surface of the bearing seat, and a front end of the second vent hole being in communication with the top region of the gas space.

9. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein The hole wall of the top of the gas space is provided with a second vent groove, a lower end of the second vent groove communicates with the gas space, and an upper end of the second vent groove communicates with one end of the second vent hole close to the gas space. 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 9, wherein, The bearing seat is provided with a first mounting position, and the first mounting position is arranged on the front side of the gas space; The second vent groove is arranged at the front end of the second vent hole, and the second vent groove is formed from the rear side wall of the first mounting position towards the direction of the gas space.

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