Drying tunnel mounting structure and clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a drying tunnel mounting structure and clothes processing equipment. The drying tunnel installation structure comprises a barrel, a drying tunnel assembly and a fixing piece, the drying tunnel assembly comprises a fan volute, the fixing piece stretches across the top of the fan volute and is connected with the barrel, and the fixing piece and the barrel clamp the drying tunnel assembly from the upper side and the lower side respectively. According to the technical scheme, the fixing piece is used for being clamped at the position of the fan volute capable of generating large vibration, and the mode of directly restraining the vibration at the vibration generation position is beneficial to improving the reliability of fixing the drying tunnel assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a drying tunnel installation structure and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for diverse functions, clothing processing equipment with drying capabilities is gaining popularity. Related technologies achieve this function by configuring a drying duct, which typically contains a fan to circulate air and a heating element to heat the low-temperature dry gas. However, the fan inevitably vibrates during operation, and if the drying duct is not reliably fixed, it will adversely affect the drying function. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related technologies, this disclosure provides a drying tunnel installation structure and a garment processing device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a drying tunnel installation structure is provided, comprising: a cylinder, a drying tunnel assembly, and a fixing member, wherein the drying tunnel assembly includes a fan volute, the fixing member spans the top of the fan volute and is connected to the cylinder, and the fixing member and the cylinder respectively clamp the drying tunnel assembly from the upper and lower sides.

[0005] Optionally, the fastener includes a fixing part and a connecting part, wherein the fixing part is adapted to span across the top of the fan casing, and the connecting part is disposed at both ends of the fixing part and detachably connected to the cylinder.

[0006] Optionally, the fixing part is configured to be pressed against the top of the fan casing after installation.

[0007] Optionally, the connecting part is configured as a first ear plate, and the first ear plate is provided with a first mounting hole for the threaded part to pass through.

[0008] Optionally, the cylinder is provided with a mounting post that can at least partially extend into the first mounting hole, and the mounting post is provided with a second mounting hole for a threaded component to pass through in order to connect the connecting part and the mounting post.

[0009] Optionally, the connecting portion is provided with a first reinforcing structure.

[0010] Optionally, the fastener further includes a clamping part disposed between the fixing part and the connecting part, wherein the two clamping parts respectively press the fan volute from both sides of the fan volute.

[0011] Optionally, the fixing part is provided with an avoidance structure.

[0012] Optionally, the cylinder body is provided with a second reinforcing structure at the position corresponding to the connection and cooperation with the fastener.

[0013] Optionally, the fastener is made of an elastic material.

[0014] Optionally, the drying tunnel assembly further includes a drying tunnel cover, the drying tunnel cover being provided with a second ear plate for connecting to the cylinder, the second ear plate being provided with a third mounting hole for threaded parts to pass through.

[0015] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a garment processing apparatus is provided, including a drying tunnel mounting structure as described above.

[0016] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: The drying tunnel installation structure provided by this disclosure includes a fixing member, which is used to cooperate with the cylinder to clamp the drying tunnel assembly from the upper and lower sides respectively, and the fixing member spans across the top of the fan volute and is connected to the cylinder. Specifically, in the drying tunnel installation structure provided by this disclosure, the fixing member is used to clamp the fan volute, which can generate large vibrations. This method of directly suppressing vibration at the vibration location is beneficial to improving the reliability of the drying tunnel assembly fixation. In addition, the fixing member is installed across the top of the fan volute and connected to the cylinder, that is, no connection relationship needs to be established between the fixing member and the fan volute, thereby appropriately relaxing the assembly requirements of the fixing member and the fan volute, making the assembly more convenient and efficient.

[0017] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a drying tunnel installation structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of a fastener according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Front view of the fixing component.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the middle.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0024] 1-Cylinder body, 11-Mounting column, 111-Second mounting hole, 2-Drying tunnel assembly, 21-Fan volute, 22-Drying tunnel cover, 221-Second ear plate, 222-Third mounting hole, 3-Fixing component, 31-Fixing part, 311-Avoidance structure, 32-Connecting part, 321-First ear plate, 322-First mounting hole, 323-First reinforcing structure, 33-Clamping part. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this exemplary embodiment provides a drying tunnel installation structure that can be applied to garment processing equipment with drying requirements. Garment processing equipment includes, but is not limited to, single-drum dryers, single-drum washer-dryers, twin-drum dryers, or twin-drum washer-dryers.

[0027] Specifically, the drying tunnel installation structure provided in this disclosure includes: a cylinder 1, a drying tunnel assembly 2, and a fixing member 3. The drying tunnel assembly 2 includes a fan volute 21, and the fixing member 3 spans the top of the fan volute 21 and is connected to the cylinder 1. The fixing member 3 and the cylinder 1 clamp the drying tunnel assembly 2 from the upper and lower sides, respectively. The cylinder 1 is suitable for accommodating clothing. In clothing processing equipment with multiple drums, the drying tunnel installation structure can be applied to any one of the cylinders 1. The drying tunnel assembly 2 is an air duct with an internal fan or heating device. The fan provides the power to circulate air. The humid and hot air inside the cylinder 1 is condensed into dry and cold air, which enters the drying tunnel under the action of the fan. In the air duct, it is heated into dry and hot gas, and then circulates back into the cylinder 1 to dry the clothing.

[0028] The drying tunnel assembly 2 can be a one-piece structure or a modular assembly structure. Taking the modular structure as an example, the drying tunnel assembly 2 typically includes a fan volute 21, a lower drying tunnel cover, and an upper drying tunnel cover 22. The fan volute 21 is detachably fitted onto the top of the lower drying tunnel cover to form a fan cavity for housing the fan, and the upper drying tunnel cover 22 is detachably fitted onto the top of the lower drying tunnel cover to form a heating cavity for housing the heating device. The fan cavity is connected to the air inlet of the cylinder 1, and the heating cavity is connected to the exhaust port of the cylinder 1.

[0029] The fixing member 3 spans across the top of the fan volute 21 and connects to the cylinder 1. Here, "spans across" means that the fan volute 21 lies within the projection of the fixing member 3 onto the cylinder 1. During operation, the fan inevitably vibrates, primarily affecting the fan volute 21, while having a smaller impact on the heating chamber, which is farther from the fan. In the drying tunnel installation structure provided in this disclosure, the fixing member 3 is used to cooperate with the cylinder 1 to clamp the drying tunnel assembly 2 from both the top and bottom sides, and its fixing member 3 spans across the top of the fan volute 21 and connects to the cylinder 1. Specifically, the fixing member 3 is used to clamp the fan volute 21, which is prone to significant vibration, thereby directly suppressing vibration at the location where it occurs. This improves the reliability of the drying tunnel assembly's fixation and prevents the drying tunnel assembly 2 from shifting due to vibration, thus affecting the drying function.

[0030] In some related technologies, the fan casing 21 is fixed by using additional connecting parts, which are connected to both the fan casing 21 and the cylinder 1 via threaded connections. This method of using connecting parts to the fan casing 21 and the cylinder 1 separately has low reliability and also requires high assembly precision from the fan casing 21 and the cylinder 1.

[0031] In the drying tunnel installation structure provided in this disclosure, the fastener 3 is fixed to the top of the fan volute 21 in a transverse manner and then connected to the cylinder 1. That is, the fastener 3 and the fan volute 21 do not need to establish a connection relationship such as a threaded connection as in related technologies, thereby appropriately relaxing the assembly requirements of the fastener 3 and the fan volute 21. That is, only the assembly requirements between the fastener 3 and the cylinder 1 need to be considered, and the assembly relationship between the fastener 3 and the fan volute 21 no longer needs to be considered, making the assembly more convenient and efficient.

[0032] This disclosure does not limit the specific structure or shape of the fastener 3, as long as it can span the fan casing 21 and connect to the cylinder 1. Figure 1 As shown, the fixing member 3 may include a fixing part 31 and a connecting part 32. The fixing part 31 is adapted to span across the top of the fan volute 21, and the connecting part 32 is disposed at both ends of the fixing part 31 and is used for detachable connection with the cylinder 1. Specifically, the fixing member 3 is constructed in a generally arched shape to enclose the fan volute 21 within its internal space, thereby clamping the fan volute 21. The connecting part 32 can be detachably connected to the cylinder 1 by means of bolts or snap-fit ​​connections to facilitate maintenance of the drying tunnel assembly 2.

[0033] The fixing part 31 can be configured to be pressed against the top of the fan volute 21 after installation. The fixing member 3 can be constructed as a semi-strip shape, thereby providing a larger contact area with the top of the fan volute 21, further improving the reliability of the fixing member 3 in clamping the fan volute 21.

[0034] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connecting part 32 is constructed as a first ear plate 321, on which a first mounting hole 322 is provided for the threaded component to pass through. The ear plate structure of the connecting part 32 increases the contact area between the connecting part 32 and the cylinder 1, thereby improving the reliability of the connection. It also provides more operating space for the installation of the threaded component. Furthermore, connecting with threaded components such as bolts simplifies assembly and ensures a reliable connection.

[0035] The connecting part 32 can be directly connected to the outer wall of the cylinder 1, for example, by providing a mounting hole on the outer wall of the cylinder 1 that does not penetrate into the interior of the cylinder. Alternatively, the connecting part 32 can be connected through other connecting structures provided on the cylinder 1, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the cylinder 1 is provided with a mounting post 11 that can at least partially extend into the first mounting hole 322. The mounting post 11 is provided with a second mounting hole 111 for threaded parts to pass through, so as to connect the connecting part 32 and the mounting post 11. The mounting post 11 can raise the mating position of the cylinder 1 and the connecting part 32, so that the connecting part 32 does not need to extend too far downwards compared to the fixing part 31. Furthermore, the mounting post 11 also serves a positioning function, preventing the fixing part 3 from deflecting and affecting the reliability of clamping. Further, to improve the connection strength between the fixing part 3 and the cylinder 1, the connecting part 32 can be provided with a first reinforcing structure 323. The first reinforcing structure 323 can, for example, be a reinforcing rib plate connected between the outer peripheral wall of the mounting post 11 and the cylinder 1.

[0036] In other implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the fixing member 3 may further include clamping parts 33 disposed between the fixing part 32 and the connecting part 32, with the two clamping parts 33 respectively pressing the fan volute 21 from the left and right sides. Specifically, the fixing member 3 may be constructed with a Z-shaped cross-section. The fixing part 31 can press the fan volute 21 from the top, while the clamping parts 33 at both ends of the length extension direction of the fixing part 31 can clamp the fan volute 21 from the two sides. In addition, the cylinder 1 can support the fan volute 21 from the bottom, thus reliably clamping the fan volute 21 onto the cylinder 1.

[0037] The fixing part 31 may also be provided with a clearance structure 311, which can be used, for example, for other components on the fan casing 21 or the cylinder 1. Figure 2As shown, the avoidance structure 311 can be implemented by providing a bend in the fixing part 31. Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the avoidance structure 311 can be, for example, a notch or recess in the fixing part 31, which will not be elaborated here. Furthermore, a second reinforcing structure can be provided on the cylinder body at the position corresponding to the connection and mating with the fixing member 3, thereby improving the connection strength between the fixing member 3 and the cylinder body 1. The second reinforcing structure can be, for example, a reinforcing plate added to the cylinder body 1, or a thickened structure on the outer wall of the cylinder body 1.

[0038] The fastener 3 can be made of an elastic material. During the operation of the fan, although the fastener 3 fixes the fan casing 21 to the cylinder 1, vibration of the fan casing 21 is inevitable. By making the fastener 3 of an elastic material, such as a metal material with a certain amount of elastic deformation, it can not affect the fixation of the fan casing 21, and can also avoid hard contact and damage to the fan casing 21 when it vibrates.

[0039] In some implementations, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drying tunnel assembly 2 also includes a drying tunnel cover 22, which is provided with a second ear plate 221 for connecting with the cylinder 1. The second ear plate 221 is provided with a third mounting hole 222 for threaded parts to pass through, which helps to improve the overall installation reliability of the drying tunnel assembly 2.

[0040] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a garment processing apparatus is also provided, including the drying tunnel installation structure of any of the above-mentioned embodiments, and having all of its beneficial effects, which will not be elaborated here.

[0041] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

[0042] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A drying tunnel installation structure, characterized in that, include: The equipment includes a cylinder, a drying tunnel assembly, and a fixing member. The drying tunnel assembly includes a fan volute. The fixing member spans the top of the fan volute and is connected to the cylinder. The fixing member and the cylinder clamp the drying tunnel assembly from the upper and lower sides, respectively.

2. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener includes a fixing part and a connecting part, wherein the fixing part is adapted to span across the top of the fan casing, and the connecting part is disposed at both ends of the fixing part and detachably connected to the cylinder.

3. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part is configured to be pressed tightly against the top of the fan volute after installation.

4. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part is constructed as a first ear plate, and the first ear plate is provided with a first mounting hole for the threaded part to pass through.

5. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cylinder is provided with a mounting post that can at least partially extend into the first mounting hole, and the mounting post is provided with a second mounting hole for a threaded component to pass through in order to connect the connecting part and the mounting post.

6. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting part is provided with a first reinforcing structure.

7. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener also includes a clamping part disposed between the fixing part and the connecting part, and the two clamping parts respectively press the fan volute from both sides of the fan volute.

8. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part is provided with an avoidance structure.

9. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylinder is provided with a second reinforcing structure at the position corresponding to the connection and cooperation with the fixing member.

10. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener is made of an elastic material.

11. The drying tunnel installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying tunnel assembly also includes a drying tunnel cover, which is provided with a second lug for connecting to the cylinder body, and the second lug is provided with a third mounting hole for threaded parts to pass through.

12. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the drying tunnel installation structure as described in any one of claims 1-11.

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