Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides clothes treating equipment. The clothes treatment equipment comprises a front door plate, a water injection piece, a steam generator and a barrel assembly, and the water injection piece is installed on the front door plate and provided with a water injection port and a water drainage port; the steam generator is provided with a first water inlet and a steam outlet; the barrel assembly is provided with an inner cavity communicated with the steam outlet. According to the clothes treatment equipment provided by the embodiment of the invention, the water injection part is mounted on the front door plate, a user can inject water into the water injection part through the water injection opening, water in the water injection part flows to the steam generator and is converted into water vapor in the steam generator, and then the water vapor enters the inner cavity of the barrel assembly to treat clothes in the barrel assembly; compared with the scheme that a water injection opening is formed in the top of the clothes treatment equipment in the prior art, the water injection piece is installed on the front door plate, the position height of the water injection opening is equivalently reduced, and therefore a user can conveniently add water into the steam generator.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electric appliance manufacturing, in particular to a clothes treatment device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of the clothes dryer, new technologies are constantly applied to it, and in particular, the steam care function has gradually become a necessary function of the clothes dryer. In the related art, in order to realize the function of adding water to the steam generator of the clothes dryer, a water injection port is usually arranged at the top of the clothes dryer. However, in many use scenarios, the clothes dryer is stacked above the washing machine for use. At this time, the height of the clothes dryer is increased, so it is difficult to add water to the water injection port at the top of the clothes dryer, thereby resulting in poor user experience. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application provide a clothes treatment device.

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a clothes treatment device, which comprises:

[0005] a front door plate;

[0006] a water injection part, which is mounted on the front door plate, and has a water injection port and a water outlet port;

[0007] a steam generator, which has a first water inlet port and a steam outlet port, and the first water inlet port is communicated with the water outlet port;

[0008] a drum assembly, which has an inner cavity, and the steam outlet port is communicated with the inner cavity.

[0009] In some embodiments, the water outlet port is located below the water injection port; and / or,

[0010] The clothes treatment device further comprises a water storage box, which has a second water inlet port and a water outlet port, and the second water inlet port of the water storage box is communicated with the water outlet port of the water injection part.

[0011] In some embodiments, the clothes treatment device further comprises a water injection pipe, one end of which is connected to the water outlet port of the water injection part, and the other end of which is connected to the second water inlet port of the water storage box.

[0012] In some embodiments, the clothes treatment device further comprises a connecting pipe, one end of which is connected to the water outlet port of the water storage box, and the other end of which is connected to the first water inlet port of the steam generator.

[0013] In some embodiments, the clothes treatment device further comprises a front support part, and a front end of the drum assembly is rotatably supported on the front support part, and the front door plate is arranged on a side of the front support part away from the drum assembly and connected with the front support part.

[0014] The front support is provided with an air inlet, the input end of which is connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator, and the output end of which is connected to the inner cavity of the barrel assembly.

[0015] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a first steam pipe, a condenser box, and a second steam pipe. The condenser box has an air inlet and an air outlet. One end of the first steam pipe is connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator, and the other end is connected to the air inlet of the condenser box. One end of the second steam pipe is connected to the air outlet of the condenser box, and the other end is connected to the input end of the air inlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bottom of the condenser box is located below the air inlet.

[0017] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a door assembly rotatably connected to the front door panel, the door assembly having a boss on one side facing the front door panel for sealing the water inlet when the door assembly is in the closed state.

[0018] In some embodiments, the water injection component includes a housing and an elastic member, the housing having an opening, the elastic member being disposed at the opening and connected to the housing, the elastic member having the water injection port, and the housing having the drain port.

[0019] In some embodiments, the elastic member is provided with reinforcing ribs, the reinforcing ribs being disposed around the water inlet and connected to the inner edge of the water inlet; and / or,

[0020] The housing and the elastic element are an integral structure.

[0021] The clothing processing device provided in this application embodiment, by installing the water inlet on the front door panel, allows the user to inject water into the water inlet through the water inlet. The water in the water inlet flows to the steam generator and is converted into water vapor in the steam generator. Then, the water vapor enters the inner cavity of the tub assembly to process the clothing inside the tub assembly. Compared with the related technology where the water inlet is located at the top of the clothing processing device, this application embodiment, by installing the water inlet on the front door panel, effectively lowers the position height of the water inlet, thereby making it convenient for the user to add water to the steam generator. Furthermore, since the water inlet is in a more prominent position, it can remind the user to add water to the steam generator in a timely manner to avoid water shortage in the steam generator. Attached Figure Description

[0022] 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.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a first part of the structure of the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a second part of the structure of the garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of region A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a third part of the clothing processing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water injection component provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion and decomposition of the water injection component provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0029] Component symbol explanation:

[0030] 100. Clothing processing equipment; 11. Front door panel; 20. Water injection component; 21. Elastic component; 211. Water inlet; 212. Reinforcing rib; 22. Shell; 221. Drain outlet; 222. Opening; 30. Steam generator; 40. Bucket assembly; 41. Inner cavity; 50. Water storage box; 61. Water injection pipe; 62. Connecting pipe; 63. First steam pipe; 64. Second steam pipe; 70. Front support component; 71. Air inlet; 80. Condensation box; 81. Air inlet; 82. Air outlet; 83. Bottom; 90. Door assembly; 91. Boss. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 See also Figure 5 and Figure 6This application provides a garment processing device 100, including a front door panel 11, a water injection component 20, a steam generator 30, and a tub assembly 40. The water injection component 20 is installed on the front door panel 11 and has a water inlet 211 and a drain outlet 221. The steam generator 30 has a first water inlet and a steam outlet, and the first water inlet is connected to the drain outlet 221. The tub assembly 40 has an inner cavity 41, and the steam outlet is connected to the inner cavity 41.

[0037] For example, the clothing handling device 100 can be a dryer or a washer-dryer combo.

[0038] The clothing processing device 100 provided in this application embodiment, by installing the water inlet 20 on the front door panel 11, allows the user to inject water into the water inlet 20 through the water inlet 211. The water in the water inlet 20 flows to the steam generator 30 and is converted into water vapor in the steam generator 30. Then, the water vapor enters the inner cavity 41 of the tub assembly 40 to process the clothes in the tub assembly 40. Compared with the related technology where the water inlet 211 is set on the top of the clothing processing device 100, this application embodiment, by installing the water inlet 20 on the front door panel 11, is equivalent to lowering the position height of the water inlet 211, thereby making it convenient for the user to add water to the steam generator 30. Furthermore, since the water inlet 211 is in a more obvious position, it can remind the user to add water to the steam generator 30 in time to avoid the steam generator 30 running out of water.

[0039] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The drain outlet 221 is located below the water inlet 211. At this time, the water in the water inlet 20 can flow downward rapidly under the action of gravity.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The garment processing device 100 also includes a water storage box 50, which has a second water inlet and a water outlet. The second water inlet of the water storage box 50 is connected to the drain outlet 221 of the water injection component 20.

[0041] For example, the water storage box 50 is located below the water injection component 20, so that the water in the water injection component 20 can flow rapidly downward into the water storage box 50 under the action of gravity.

[0042] For example, the steam generator 30 is located above the water storage box 50. It should be noted that when the steam ironing program of the garment processing device 100 is started, the steam generator 30 will draw water from the water storage box 50 into the steam generator 30.

[0043] Please see Figure 2and Figure 4 The clothing processing device 100 also includes a water injection pipe 61, one end of which is connected to the drain outlet 221 of the water injection component 20, and the other end is connected to the second water inlet of the water storage box 50.

[0044] Please see Figure 4 The clothing processing device 100 also includes a connecting pipe 62, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the water storage box 50, and the other end is connected to the first inlet of the steam generator 30.

[0045] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The garment processing device 100 also includes a front support member 70, the front end of the tub assembly 40 is rotatably supported on the front support member 70, and the front door panel 11 is disposed on the side of the front support member 70 opposite to the tub assembly 40 and connected to the front support member 70.

[0046] For example, the front door panel 11 and the front support member 70 can be connected by screws, clips or hinges.

[0047] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The front support member 70 is provided with an air inlet 71. The input end of the air inlet 71 is connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator 30, and the output end of the air inlet 71 is connected to the inner cavity 41 of the barrel assembly 40.

[0048] For example, the air inlet 71 is located above the steam generator 30. Since the water vapor generated in the steam generator 30 will spontaneously flow upward, by setting the air inlet 71 above the steam generator 30, water vapor can flow quickly into the air inlet 71 and then enter the inner cavity 41 of the barrel assembly 40.

[0049] For example, the front support 70 is provided with an annular groove, and the front end of the barrel assembly 40 is embedded in the annular groove and can rotate within the annular groove.

[0050] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 The garment processing device 100 further includes a first steam pipe 63, a condenser box 80, and a second steam pipe 64. The condenser box 80 has an air inlet 81 and an air outlet 82. One end of the first steam pipe 63 is connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator 30, and the other end is connected to the air inlet 81 of the condenser box 80. One end of the second steam pipe 64 is connected to the air outlet 82 of the condenser box 80, and the other end is connected to the input end of the air inlet 71.

[0051] For example, the second steam pipe 64 is disposed above the condenser box 80, and the condenser box 80 is disposed above the first steam pipe 63.

[0052] It should be noted that by setting a condenser box 80 between the first steam pipe 63 and the second steam pipe 64, the following effects can be achieved: when some steam is condensed into water due to heat loss during its journey through the second steam pipe 64, the generated condensate flows back into the condenser box 80. When a certain amount of condensate is collected in the condenser box 80, the condensate flows back into the steam generator 30 and is evaporated again to form water vapor. Since the condenser box 80 has a certain water storage capacity, when the clothing processing equipment 100 stops working, the condenser box 80 can store the condensate generated during the period when the equipment is not working, thus preventing the condensate from flowing back into the steam generator 30 when the steam generator 30 is not working and causing corrosion to the steam generator 30.

[0053] Please see Figure 3 The bottom 83 of the condenser box 80 is located below the air inlet 81.

[0054] It is understandable that by setting the bottom 83 of the condenser box 80 below the air inlet 81, that is, by making the space between the air inlet 81 and the bottom 83 the space for condensation water to accumulate in the condenser box 80, when the clothing processing equipment 100 stops working, a small amount of condensation water flowing back from the second steam pipe 64 into the condenser box 80 can be accumulated in this space, thereby avoiding corrosion of the steam generator 30 caused by condensation water flowing back into the steam generator 30 when the steam generator 30 is not working.

[0055] Understandably, during the normal operation of the clothing processing equipment 100, a large amount of condensate flows back from the second steam pipe 64 to the condenser box 80. The water level of the condensate in the condenser box 80 will be higher than the air inlet 81. At this time, the condensate higher than the air inlet 81 will automatically flow back to the steam generator 30 and be evaporated again to form water vapor.

[0056] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The garment processing device 100 also includes a door assembly 90, which is rotatably connected to the front door panel 11. A boss 91 is provided on the side of the door assembly 90 facing the front door panel 11. The boss 91 is used to seal the water inlet 211 when the door assembly 90 is in the closed state.

[0057] It is understood that when the door assembly 90 is in the closed state, it means that the garment processing device 100 is in the working state or not in the state of not needing to be used. At this time, the water inlet 211 can be sealed to prevent external dust or impurities from entering the water inlet 211, and at the same time, it can prevent the pure water in the water storage box 50 from evaporating. When it is necessary to add water to the steam generator 30, the door assembly 90 can be opened to expose the water inlet 211.

[0058] For example, the water inlet 211 is circular and the boss 91 is cylindrical.

[0059] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The water injection component 20 includes a housing 22 and an elastic component 21. The housing 22 has an opening 222. The elastic component 21 is disposed at the opening 222 and connected to the housing 22. The elastic component 21 is provided with the water injection port 211, and the housing 22 is provided with the drain port 221.

[0060] For example, the elastic element 21 is made of silicone rubber.

[0061] Understandably, by providing a water inlet 211 on the elastic element 21, when it is necessary to inject purified water into the water inlet 211, the mouth of the purified water bottle can be inserted into the water inlet 211. Since the cross-sectional area of ​​the outer ring of the purified water bottle mouth is slightly larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet 211, the elastic element 21 will undergo elastic deformation and expand outward, so that the elastic element 21 is in close contact with the bottle mouth. At this time, the elastic element 21 tightly covers the bottle mouth to prevent water leakage at the connection between the elastic element 21 and the bottle mouth.

[0062] For example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the boss 91 on the door assembly 90 is slightly larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet 211. When the boss 91 is inserted into the water inlet 211 to seal the water inlet 211, the elastic member 21 will undergo elastic deformation and expand outward. At this time, the elastic member 21 is in close contact with the boss 91, thereby achieving a better sealing effect on the water inlet 211.

[0063] For example, the housing 22 and the elastic element 21 are an integral structure.

[0064] For example, the housing 22 and the elastic element 21 are manufactured by an integral injection molding process.

[0065] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The elastic element 21 is provided with a reinforcing rib 212, which is arranged around the water inlet 211 and connected to the inner edge of the water inlet 211.

[0066] It is understandable that by providing reinforcing ribs 212 around the water inlet 211 on the elastic member 21, when it is necessary to inject pure water into the water inlet 211 and insert the mouth of a pure water bottle into the water inlet 211, the contact area between the elastic member 21 and the bottle mouth can be expanded. At this time, the contact area between the elastic member 21 and the bottle mouth is equal to the sum of the inner surface area of ​​the water inlet 211 and the inner surface area of ​​the reinforcing rib 212. Therefore, the covering effect of the elastic member 21 on the bottle mouth can be improved, and water leakage can be avoided at the connection between the elastic member 21 and the bottle mouth.

[0067] Furthermore, when the boss 91 is engaged with the water inlet 211 to seal the water inlet 211, the contact area between the elastic element 21 and the boss 91 can be increased. At this time, the contact area between the elastic element 21 and the boss 91 is equal to the sum of the inner surface area of ​​the water inlet 211 and the inner surface area of ​​the reinforcing rib 212. Therefore, the covering effect of the elastic element 21 on the boss 91 can be improved, thereby achieving a better sealing effect on the water inlet 211.

[0068] For example, the working principle of the clothing processing device 100 provided in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0069] 1. Open the door assembly 90 of the garment processing device 100, insert the bottle opening of the purified water into the water inlet 211, at which point the water inlet 211 and the bottle opening are tightly covered; then lift the bottle body to allow the water to flow into the water inlet 20;

[0070] 2. The water in the water filling part 20 flows through the water filling pipe 61 into the water storage box 50 and is stored there; after the water filling action is completed, the bottle is removed.

[0071] 3. The user puts the clothes to be dried into the drum assembly 40, and then closes the door. The boss 91 on the door assembly 90 seals the water inlet 211.

[0072] 4. Start the steam ironing program of the garment processing equipment 100. The steam generator 30 draws water from the water storage box 50 into the steam generator 30 through the connecting pipe 62.

[0073] 5. The steam generated by the steam generator 30 passes through the steam outlet, the first steam pipe 63, the condenser box 80, the second steam pipe 64 and the front support 70, and finally enters the inner cavity 41 of the drum assembly 40, and is then sprayed onto the clothes being dried.

[0074] 6. During its journey through the second steam pipe 64, the steam is condensed into water due to heat loss and then flows back into the condenser box 80. After a certain amount of water is collected in the condenser box 80, it flows back into the steam generator 30 to be evaporated again.

[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: Front door panel; Water injection component, which is installed on the front door panel, has a water inlet and a drain outlet; A steam generator having a first water inlet and a steam outlet, the first water inlet being connected to the drain outlet; A barrel assembly having an inner cavity, the steam outlet communicating with the inner cavity.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drain outlet is located below the water inlet; and / or, The garment processing device also includes a water storage box, which has a second water inlet and a water outlet. The second water inlet of the water storage box is connected to the drain outlet of the water injection component.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a water injection pipe, one end of which is connected to the drain outlet of the water injection component, and the other end is connected to the second water inlet of the water storage box.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a connecting pipe, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the water storage box, and the other end is connected to the first inlet of the steam generator.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a front support member, the front end of the tub assembly is rotatably supported on the front support member, and the front door panel is disposed on the side of the front support member opposite to the tub assembly and connected to the front support member. The front support is provided with an air inlet, the input end of which is connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator, and the output end of which is connected to the inner cavity of the barrel assembly.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment further includes a first steam pipe, a condenser box, and a second steam pipe. The condenser box has an air inlet and an air outlet. One end of the first steam pipe is connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator, and the other end is connected to the air inlet of the condenser box. One end of the second steam pipe is connected to the air outlet of the condenser box, and the other end is connected to the input end of the air inlet.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the condenser box is located below the air inlet.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing device also includes a door assembly, which is rotatably connected to the front door panel. A boss is provided on the side of the door assembly facing the front door panel, and the boss is used to seal the water inlet when the door assembly is in the closed state.

9. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The water injection component includes a housing and an elastic element. The housing has an opening, the elastic element is disposed at the opening and connected to the housing, the elastic element is provided with the water injection port, and the housing is provided with the drain port.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The elastic element is provided with reinforcing ribs, which are arranged around the water inlet and connected to the inner edge of the water inlet; and / or, The housing and the elastic element are an integral structure.

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