Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides clothes treating equipment. The clothes treating equipment comprises a base, an inner barrel assembly, a front supporting assembly and a rear supporting assembly. The front supporting assembly is installed on the base, and the front end of the inner cylinder assembly is rotatably supported on the front supporting assembly; the rear supporting assembly is installed on the base, and the rear end of the inner cylinder assembly is rotatably supported on the rear supporting assembly. According to the clothes treating equipment, the front supporting assembly is used for supporting the front end of the inner barrel assembly, the rear supporting assembly is used for supporting the rear end of the inner barrel assembly, positioning and supporting of the front end and the rear end of the inner barrel assembly are achieved, the inner barrel assembly is prevented from shaking during rotation, the inner barrel assembly is more stable during rotation, and the clothes treating efficiency is improved. The front supporting assembly and the rear supporting assembly are both installed on the base, and the base has high mechanical strength and structural stability, so that the inner cylinder assembly can be stably supported for a long time, the overall structural stability of the clothes dryer can be improved, and the service life of the clothes dryer can be prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical manufacturing technology, and in particular to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] A clothes dryer (also known as a garment dryer) is a household appliance that uses electric heating to instantly evaporate the moisture from clothes. A clothes dryer consists of components such as an inner drum, a support assembly, and a cabinet. The inner drum and support assembly are both located inside the cabinet. The inner drum rotates, causing the clothes to tumble and disperse in the hot air, ensuring that the clothes are fully exposed to the hot air to achieve the drying effect. The support assembly is responsible for fixing the position of the inner drum within the cabinet, ensuring its stability during rotation.

[0003] In the prior art, the support components are usually installed on the side wall of the cabinet. Since the mechanical strength of the side wall of the cabinet is poor, it is easy to deform, which leads to a short service life of the dryer. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, this application provides a garment processing device.

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device, including:

[0006] Base;

[0007] Inner cylinder assembly;

[0008] A front support assembly is mounted on the base, and the front end of the inner cylinder assembly is rotatably supported on the front support assembly;

[0009] A rear support assembly is mounted on the base, and the rear end of the inner cylinder assembly is rotatably supported on the rear support assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the inner cylinder assembly includes a cylinder body, a front reinforcing ring, and a rear cover. The front reinforcing ring is connected to the front end of the cylinder body and is rotatably supported on the front support assembly. The rear cover is connected to the rear end of the cylinder body and is rotatably supported on the rear support assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rear support assembly includes a rear support frame and a bearing. The rear support frame is mounted on the base, the bearing is mounted on the rear support frame, and a support shaft is mounted on the rear cover. The support shaft is connected to the bearing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the rear support frame is made of plastic; and / or,

[0013] The rear support frame includes an air guide structure, which has an air inlet cavity and an air inlet slot that are interconnected. The air inlet cavity is used to introduce airflow into the air inlet slot, which is provided corresponding to the rear cover. The rear cover has an air inlet hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air inlet cavity includes a first fan receiving cavity and a first air duct that are interconnected, wherein the two ends of the first air duct are respectively connected to the first fan receiving cavity and the air inlet slot, and a volute is formed at the connection between the inner wall of the first air duct and the inner wall of the first fan receiving cavity.

[0015] The base is provided with a second fan receiving cavity. After the rear support frame is assembled with the base, the first fan receiving cavity and the second fan receiving cavity are connected. Furthermore, the first fan receiving cavity and the second fan receiving cavity together form an Archimedean spiral-shaped inner cavity.

[0016] The garment processing equipment also includes a fan, which is disposed inside the Archimedes spiral-shaped inner cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, a sealing strip is provided between the rear support frame and the rear cover, and the sealing strip is disposed on the outer periphery of the air inlet slot; and / or,

[0018] The garment processing equipment also includes an air duct cover plate, which is installed on the base and is used to seal the air inlet cavity.

[0019] In some embodiments, the rear support frame is provided with a first groove segment, which is disconnected at the first air duct, and the air duct cover is provided with a second groove segment. The first groove segment and the second groove segment together form an annular groove, and the sealing strip is partially embedded in the annular groove in the thickness direction.

[0020] In some embodiments, the rear support frame further includes a base plate and a side plate. The base plate is connected to the edge of the air guide structure. The side plate and the air guide structure are disposed on the same side of the base plate and connected to the base plate. Multiple reinforcing ribs are provided between the side plate and the air guide structure. The side plate, the air guide structure, and the base plate are all connected to the multiple reinforcing ribs.

[0021] In some embodiments, the front support assembly includes a front support frame and rollers, the front support frame being mounted on the base, the rollers being rotatably disposed on the front support frame, and the front end of the inner cylinder assembly being rotatably supported on the front support frame via the rollers.

[0022] In some embodiments, there are multiple rollers located below the inner cylinder assembly and spaced circumferentially along the front support frame.

[0023] The clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment uses a front support component to support the front end of the inner drum assembly and a rear support component to support the rear end of the inner drum assembly, thereby achieving positioning support for the front and rear ends of the inner drum assembly, preventing the inner drum assembly from shaking during rotation, and making the inner drum assembly more stable during rotation. Both the front support component and the rear support component are mounted on the base. Since the base has high mechanical strength and structural stability, it can stably support the inner drum assembly for a long time, thereby improving the overall structural stability of the dryer and extending its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the inner cylinder assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the inner cylinder assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a first part of the structure of the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the rear support component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a second part of the structure of the garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a third part of the clothing processing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth part of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the rear support component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0034] Component symbol explanation:

[0035] 100. Garment processing equipment; 20. Base; 21. Second fan receiving cavity; 30. Inner cylinder assembly; 31. Cylinder body; 32. Front reinforcing ring; 33. Rear cover; 331. Air inlet; 34. Support shaft; 40. Front support assembly; 41. Front support frame; 42. Roller; 50. Rear support assembly; 51. Rear support frame; 52. Bearing; 60. Air guide structure; 61. Air inlet cavity; 611. First fan receiving cavity; 612. First air duct; 63. Air inlet slot; 64. Volute; 71. Base plate; 72. Side plate; 73. Reinforcing rib; 74. First groove section; 81. Fan; 82. Sealing strip; 83. Air duct cover plate; 831. Second groove section. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a garment processing device 100, including a base 20, an inner tube assembly 30, a front support assembly 40, and a rear support assembly 50; the front support assembly 40 is mounted on the base 20, and the front end of the inner tube assembly 30 is rotatably supported on the front support assembly 40; the rear support assembly 50 is mounted on the base 20, and the rear end of the inner tube assembly 30 is rotatably supported on the rear support assembly 50.

[0042] For example, the clothing processing device 100 is a dryer or a washer-dryer combo.

[0043] For example, the garment processing device 100 also includes a housing, in which the inner cylinder assembly 30, the front support assembly 40 and the rear support assembly 50 are all disposed, and the housing is disposed on and connected to the base 20.

[0044] The clothing processing device 100 provided in this application embodiment uses a front support component 40 to support the front end of the inner drum assembly 30 and a rear support component 50 to support the rear end of the inner drum assembly 30, thereby achieving positioning support for the front and rear ends of the inner drum assembly 30, preventing the inner drum assembly 30 from shaking during rotation, and making the inner drum assembly 30 more stable when rotating. Both the front support component 40 and the rear support component 50 are mounted on the base 20. Since the base 20 has high mechanical strength and structural stability, it can stably support the inner drum assembly 30 for a long time, thereby improving the overall structural stability of the dryer and extending its service life.

[0045] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3The inner cylinder assembly 30 includes a cylinder body 31, a front reinforcing ring 32, and a rear cover 33. The front reinforcing ring 32 is connected to the front end of the cylinder body 31 and is rotatably supported on the front support assembly 40. The rear cover 33 is connected to the rear end of the cylinder body 31 and is rotatably supported on the rear support assembly 50.

[0046] It is understandable that by setting the front reinforcing ring 32 to be rotatably supported on the front support assembly 40 and the rear cover 33 to be rotatably supported on the rear support assembly 50, the front support assembly 40 and the rear support assembly 50 can be used to support both ends of the inner cylinder assembly 30.

[0047] Please see Figure 4 The rear support assembly 50 includes a rear support frame 51 and a bearing 52. The rear support frame 51 is mounted on the base 20, and the bearing 52 is mounted on the rear support frame 51. A support shaft 34 is mounted on the rear cover 33, and the support shaft 34 is connected to the bearing 52.

[0048] Understandably, by setting the support shaft 34 on the rear cover 33 to cooperate with the bearing 52 on the rear support frame 51, not only can the rear end of the inner cylinder assembly 30 be hung on the rear support assembly 50 to achieve positioning support for the rear end of the inner cylinder assembly 30, but it can also ensure that the inner cylinder assembly 30 can rotate smoothly.

[0049] For example, the rear support frame 51 is fixedly connected to the base 20 by screws.

[0050] For example, the central axis of the support shaft 34 coincides with the central axis of the inner cylinder assembly 30, so that the inner cylinder assembly 30 will not move radially when rotating, thus ensuring its stability.

[0051] For example, the rear support frame 51 is made of plastic.

[0052] It should be noted that in related technologies, the rear support frame 51 is usually made of metal, while in this embodiment, the rear support frame 51 is made of plastic. It can be understood that when the rear support frame 51 is made of plastic, it can be formed by injection molding. Compared with the rear support frame 51 made of metal, the molding process is simpler and the production cost is lower. Plastic parts are easy to design into closed and complex channels (air guide structures), and injection molded parts can be designed into various reinforcing structures (reinforcing ribs), which can easily improve the strength of the parts. Compared with metal parts, plastic parts have better heat preservation effect, which is conducive to energy saving. In addition, metal parts are prone to resonance noise, while plastic parts can absorb sound and play a noise reduction role.

[0053] Please see Figure 5The rear support frame 51 includes an air guide structure 60, on which an air inlet cavity 61 and an air inlet groove 63 are provided in communication with each other. The air inlet cavity 61 is used to introduce airflow into the air inlet groove 63. The air inlet groove 63 is provided corresponding to the rear cover 33, and the rear cover 33 is provided with an air inlet hole 331.

[0054] It is understood that by providing an air guide structure 60 on the rear support frame 51, the air guide structure 60 can be used to transport airflow (hot air) through the air inlet 331 on the rear cover 33 to the inner tube assembly 30 to treat the clothes.

[0055] Please see Figure 5 The air inlet cavity 61 includes a first fan receiving cavity 611 and a first air duct 612 that are interconnected. The two ends of the first air duct 612 are respectively connected to the first fan receiving cavity 611 and the air inlet slot 63. A volute tongue 64 is formed at the connection between the inner wall of the first air duct 612 and the inner wall of the first fan receiving cavity 611.

[0056] Please see Figure 6 The base 20 is provided with a second fan receiving cavity 21. After the rear support frame 51 is assembled with the base 20, the first fan receiving cavity 611 and the second fan receiving cavity 21 are connected, and the first fan receiving cavity 611 and the second fan receiving cavity 21 together form an Archimedean spiral-shaped inner cavity.

[0057] Please see Figure 6 The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a fan 81, which is disposed inside the Archimedes spiral-shaped inner cavity.

[0058] Understandably, by combining the first fan receiving cavity 611 on the rear support frame 51 and the second fan receiving cavity 21 on the base 20 to form an Archimedean spiral-shaped inner cavity, and placing the fan 81 inside the Archimedean spiral-shaped inner cavity, and setting a volute tongue 64 on the rear support frame 51, this structure is similar to a centrifugal fan 81, which enables the gas sucked in by the fan 81 to be quickly discharged into the first air duct 612, and then transported to the inner tube assembly 30 through the air inlet slot 63 and the air inlet hole 331 on the rear cover 33 to process the clothes.

[0059] Please see Figure 7 A sealing strip 82 is provided between the rear support frame 51 and the rear cover 33, and the sealing strip 82 is disposed on the outer periphery of the air inlet slot 63.

[0060] For example, the sealing strip 82 is made of silicone rubber.

[0061] It is understandable that by setting a sealing strip 82 between the rear support frame 51 and the rear cover 33, the air guide structure 60 and the inner cylinder assembly 30 can be sealed together, preventing gas in the air guide structure 60 of the rear support frame 51 from escaping into the external environment from the gap between the rear support frame 51 and the rear cover 33.

[0062] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 See also Figure 5 The garment processing equipment 100 also includes an air duct cover plate 83, which is mounted on the base 20 and is used to seal the air inlet cavity 61.

[0063] For example, the duct cover 83 is made of plastic.

[0064] For example, the duct cover 83 is fixedly connected to the base 20 by screws.

[0065] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows the structure after removing the sealing strip 82. The rear support frame 51 is provided with a first groove segment 74, which is disconnected at the first air duct 612. The air duct cover plate 83 is provided with a second groove segment 831. The first groove segment 74 and the second groove segment 831 together form an annular groove. The sealing strip 82 is partially embedded in the annular groove in the thickness direction.

[0066] It is understandable that by combining the first groove segment 74 on the rear support frame 51 with the second groove segment 831 on the air duct cover plate 83 to form an annular groove, the sealing strip 82 can be embedded in the annular groove, and the position of the sealing strip 82 can be fixed by the annular groove to prevent the sealing strip 82 from falling off.

[0067] Please see Figure 9 The rear support frame 51 also includes a base plate 71 and a side plate 72. The base plate 71 is connected to the edge of the air guide structure 60. The side plate 72 and the air guide structure 60 are disposed on the same side of the base plate 71 and connected to the base plate 71. Multiple reinforcing ribs 73 are provided between the side plate 72 and the air guide structure 60. The side plate 72, the air guide structure 60, and the base plate 71 are all connected to the multiple reinforcing ribs 73.

[0068] Understandably, by setting the side plate 72, air guide structure 60, and bottom plate 71 to be connected with multiple reinforcing ribs 73, the mechanical strength of the rear support frame 51 can be enhanced by using the reinforcing ribs 73. Compared with a solid plate of the same thickness, the weight of the rear support frame 51 can be reduced, and the production cost can be reduced.

[0069] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 The front support assembly 40 includes a front support frame 41 and a roller 42. The front support frame 41 is mounted on the base 20, and the roller 42 is rotatably mounted on the front support frame 41. The front end of the inner cylinder assembly 30 is rotatably supported on the front support frame 41 by the roller 42.

[0070] For example, the front reinforcing ring 32 of the inner cylinder assembly 30 is rotatably supported on the front support frame 41 by the roller 42.

[0071] Understandably, by using the front end of the inner cylinder assembly 30 to be rotatably supported on the front support frame 41 via the roller 42, not only can the front end of the inner cylinder assembly 30 be supported and positioned, but also the excessive swaying of the front end of the inner cylinder assembly 30 during rolling can be prevented.

[0072] For example, the front support frame 41 is fixedly connected to the base 20 by screws.

[0073] Please see Figure 4 There are multiple rollers 42, which are located below the inner cylinder assembly 30 and are spaced apart on the front support frame 41 along the circumference of the inner cylinder assembly 30.

[0074] It should be noted that by setting multiple rollers 42, not only can multiple rollers 42 support different positions of the inner cylinder assembly 30, making the rolling of the inner cylinder assembly 30 more stable, but the force of the inner cylinder assembly 30 during operation can also be distributed to multiple rollers 42, reducing the force on each roller 42 and thus reducing the reaction force of each roller 42 on the inner cylinder assembly 30, preventing the inner cylinder assembly 30 from deforming due to excessive local stress.

[0075] The clothing processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Base; Inner cylinder assembly; A front support assembly is mounted on the base, and the front end of the inner cylinder assembly is rotatably supported on the front support assembly; A rear support assembly is mounted on the base, and the rear end of the inner cylinder assembly is rotatably supported on the rear support assembly.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner cylinder assembly includes a cylinder body, a front reinforcing ring, and a rear cover. The front reinforcing ring is connected to the front end of the cylinder body and is rotatably supported on the front support assembly. The rear cover is connected to the rear end of the cylinder body and is rotatably supported on the rear support assembly.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rear support assembly includes a rear support frame and a bearing. The rear support frame is mounted on the base, and the bearing is mounted on the rear support frame. A support shaft is mounted on the rear cover, and the support shaft is connected to the bearing.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rear support frame is made of plastic; and / or, The rear support frame includes an air guide structure, which has an air inlet cavity and an air inlet slot that are interconnected. The air inlet cavity is used to introduce airflow into the air inlet slot, which is provided corresponding to the rear cover. The rear cover has an air inlet hole.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air inlet cavity includes a first fan receiving cavity and a first air duct that are interconnected. The two ends of the first air duct are respectively connected to the first fan receiving cavity and the air inlet slot. A volute is formed at the connection between the inner wall of the first air duct and the inner wall of the first fan receiving cavity. The base is provided with a second fan receiving cavity. After the rear support frame is assembled with the base, the first fan receiving cavity and the second fan receiving cavity are connected. Furthermore, the first fan receiving cavity and the second fan receiving cavity together form an Archimedean spiral-shaped inner cavity. The garment processing equipment also includes a fan, which is disposed inside the Archimedes spiral-shaped inner cavity.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, A sealing strip is provided between the rear support frame and the rear cover, and the sealing strip is disposed on the outer periphery of the air inlet slot; and / or, The garment processing equipment also includes an air duct cover plate, which is installed on the base and is used to seal the air inlet cavity.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear support frame is provided with a first groove segment, which is disconnected at the first air duct. The air duct cover is provided with a second groove segment. The first groove segment and the second groove segment together form an annular groove. The sealing strip is partially embedded in the annular groove in the thickness direction.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rear support frame also includes a base plate and a side plate. The base plate is connected to the edge of the air guide structure. The side plate and the air guide structure are located on the same side of the base plate and connected to the base plate. Multiple reinforcing ribs are provided between the side plate and the air guide structure. The side plate, the air guide structure, and the base plate are all connected to the multiple reinforcing ribs.

9. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The front support assembly includes a front support frame and rollers. The front support frame is mounted on the base, and the rollers are rotatably mounted on the front support frame. The front end of the inner cylinder assembly is rotatably supported on the front support frame via the rollers.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, There are multiple rollers, which are located below the inner cylinder assembly and are spaced apart on the front support frame along the circumference of the inner cylinder assembly.

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