Air distribution assembly and clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an air distribution assembly and clothes processing equipment, an air distribution shell forms an air distribution cavity, a main air opening is formed in one axial end of the air distribution cavity, a plurality of branch air openings are formed in the side wall of the air distribution cavity, and the main air opening and the branch air openings are communicated with the air distribution cavity; the air distribution frame is rotatably arranged in the air distribution cavity around the center line of the air distribution cavity, and the air distribution frame extends from the center line of the air distribution cavity to the side wall of the air distribution cavity; a baffle is arranged on the side, away from the center line of the air distribution cavity, of the air distribution frame. The baffle can rotate along with the air distribution frame, and then the baffle can open or close any branch air opening. A rib is formed on the side, close to the side wall of the air distribution cavity, of the sealing piece; when the baffles seal the branch air openings, the ribs can seal the gaps between the baffles and the side walls of the air distribution cavities. And when the baffle rotates along with the air distribution frame, only one end, far away from the baffle, of the rib is in contact with the side wall of the air distribution cavity, so that the rotation reliability of the air distribution frame is ensured while the sealing performance is ensured, and excessive friction is avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to clothes processing technical field, especially relate to a wind distribution assembly and clothes processing equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, the washing machine industry is developing towards diversification, and healthy partition washing has become the key concept of washing machine product research and development. In order to meet the growing demand of consumers for healthy washing, a variety of multi-cylinder washing machines with partition washing function have emerged in the market, among which heat pump type multi-cylinder washing machines are favored by consumers due to good clothes care effect and low damage.

[0003] In such multi-cylinder washing machines, the air distribution assembly is crucial for reasonable air distribution. However, the existing air distribution assembly of multi-cylinder washing machines has significant problems; on the one hand, the air outlet sealing effect is not ideal, which leads to easy leakage of air flow during drying, affecting drying efficiency; on the other hand, when the air distribution frame rotates, the friction between the baffle and the air distribution shell is relatively serious, causing the sealing element to be subjected to heavy wear; this not only reduces the service life of the sealing element, but also may cause uneven air distribution. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides a kind of wind distribution assembly and clothes processing equipment to solve the problem that the air outlet sealing effect of existing multi-cylinder washing machine is poor and the baffle and air distribution shell are rubbed when air distribution frame rotates, causing the sealing element to wear.

[0005] The utility model provides a kind of wind distribution assembly, for clothes processing equipment;The wind distribution assembly includes:

[0006] An air distribution shell is formed with an air distribution cavity, one end of the air distribution cavity is formed with a main air outlet, and the side wall of the air distribution cavity is formed with a plurality of branch air outlets;The main air outlet and branch air outlet are communicated with the air distribution cavity;

[0007] An air distribution frame is rotatably arranged in the air distribution cavity around the center line of the air distribution cavity, and extends along the radial direction of the air distribution cavity;The side of the air distribution frame away from the center line of the air distribution cavity is provided with a baffle;The baffle can rotate with the air distribution frame, thereby opening or closing any branch air outlet;

[0008] A sealing element is arranged on the baffle;One side of the sealing element close to the side wall of the air distribution cavity is formed with a rib, and the rib is configured to: when the baffle closes the branch air outlet, the rib can seal the gap between the baffle and the side wall of the air distribution cavity;When the baffle rotates with the air distribution frame, only the end of the rib away from the baffle is in contact with the side wall of the air distribution cavity.

[0009] Further optionally, the sealing member is made of a flexible material; the ribs include first ribs and second ribs arranged alternately in the circumferential direction of the air distribution cavity, and each of the first ribs and the second ribs is deformable in the circumferential direction of the air distribution cavity.

[0010] Further optionally, the first ribs and the second ribs are arranged on the outer side of the baffle plate, and in the axial direction of the air distribution cavity, the first ribs and the second ribs are in V-shape or U-shape.

[0011] Further optionally, the width of the first ribs is d1, the thickness of the first ribs is h1, the width of the second ribs is d2, and the thickness of the second ribs is h2, and the d1, h1, d2 and h2 satisfy: 5≤d1 / h1≤8, 5≤d2 / h2≤8, and d1≥d2.

[0012] The utility model also provides a clothes processing equipment, including clothes processing cylinder and air inlet device, the clothes processing cylinder is provided with N, the cylinder mouth of each clothes processing cylinder all forms air inlet; the air inlet device includes first air distribution subassembly and N air inlet channel, first air distribution subassembly is any one of above-mentioned air distribution subassembly;

[0013] The first air distribution subassembly includes first air distribution shell and first air distribution frame, and the first air distribution shell forms a first air distribution cavity, a first main air inlet and N first branch air inlets; the first main air inlet is used for conveying drying airflow to the first air distribution cavity; N first branch air inlets and N air inlets are communicated one by one through N air inlet channels, and are used for conveying drying airflow to the clothes processing cylinder through the air inlet channel;

[0014] The first air distribution frame is rotatably arranged in the first air distribution cavity around the center line of the first air distribution cavity, and the side of the first air distribution frame away from the center line of the first air distribution cavity is provided with an air inlet baffle plate, and the air inlet baffle plate can be controlled to open or close any first branch air inlet;

[0015] Wherein, N is a positive integer and N≥2.

[0016] Further optionally, the cylinder wall of each clothes processing cylinder further forms an air outlet; the clothes processing equipment further includes an air outlet device, and the air outlet device includes a second air distribution subassembly and N air outlet channels, and the second air distribution subassembly is any one of the above-mentioned air distribution subassemblies;

[0017] The second air distribution assembly comprises a second air distribution shell and a second air distribution frame, the second air distribution shell is formed with a second air distribution cavity, a second main air outlet and N second branch air outlets; the second main air outlet is used for outputting the drying airflow in the second air distribution cavity; N second branch air outlets and N air outlets are communicated one by one through N air outlets, and are used for conveying the drying airflow in the clothes treatment cylinder to the second air distribution cavity through the corresponding air outlet;

[0018] The second air distribution frame is rotatably arranged in the second air distribution cavity around the center line of the second air distribution cavity, and the air outlet baffle is arranged on the side of the second air distribution frame away from the center line of the second air distribution cavity, and the air outlet baffle can be controlled to open or close any second branch air outlet.

[0019] Further optionally, the clothes treatment equipment further comprises a fan and a two-device assembly, the fan and the two-device assembly are arranged between the first air distribution shell and the second air distribution shell, and the second main air outlet, the fan, the two-device assembly and the first main air outlet are sequentially communicated; the fan is used for providing power to the drying airflow, and the two-device assembly is used for dehumidifying and heating the drying airflow.

[0020] Further optionally, the second air distribution shell and the fan are integrally formed.

[0021] Further optionally, the fan comprises a fan inlet and a fan outlet, the fan inlet and the second main air outlet are communicated;

[0022] The two-device assembly comprises a two-device box and a two-device, the two-device box is formed with a two-device box inlet close to the side wall of the fan, the two-device box inlet and the fan outlet are communicated; the two-device box is formed with a two-device box outlet away from the side wall of the fan, the two-device box outlet and the first main air outlet are communicated; the inside of the two-device box is formed with a two-device cavity, the center line of the two-device cavity and the center line of the two-device box inlet are collinear; the two-device comprises an evaporator and a condenser, the evaporator and the condenser are sequentially arranged in the two-device cavity.

[0023] Further optionally, N clothes treatment cylinders comprise a first clothes treatment cylinder and a second clothes treatment cylinder arranged oppositely up and down, the first clothes treatment cylinder is formed with a first air inlet and a first air outlet, and the second clothes treatment cylinder is formed with a second air inlet and a second air outlet; N air inlets comprise a first air inlet and a second air inlet, the first branch air outlet comprises a first upper branch air outlet and a first lower branch air outlet; N air outlets comprise a first air outlet and a second air outlet, and the second branch air outlet comprises a second upper branch air outlet and a second lower branch air outlet;

[0024] The first clothes treatment cylinder, the first air outlet, the second air distribution cavity, the fan, the two-device assembly, the first air distribution cavity and the first air inlet are sequentially communicated to form an upper drying air flow circuit.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects mainly in that:

[0026] The air distribution shell is formed with an air distribution cavity, an axial end of the air distribution cavity is formed with a main air outlet, and a side wall of the air distribution cavity is formed with a plurality of branch air outlets; the air distribution frame is rotatably arranged in the air distribution cavity and extends along a radial direction of the air distribution cavity; a side of the air distribution frame away from a center line of the air distribution cavity is provided with a baffle; the baffle is rotatable with the air distribution frame, and the baffle can open or close any branch air outlet; the sealing element is arranged on the baffle, and when the baffle closes the branch air outlet, the rib can seal a gap between the baffle and the side wall of the air distribution cavity; when the baffle rotates with the air distribution frame, only an end of the rib away from the baffle is in contact with the side wall of the air distribution cavity, so that the sealing property is ensured, the rotation reliability of the air distribution frame is ensured, and the wear of the sealing property is avoided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only exemplary, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be derived from the provided drawings without creating labor.

[0028] The structures, proportions, sizes and the like shown in the specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification, to be understood and read by those skilled in the art, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions of the utility model that can be implemented, so they do not have technical substantive significance, any modification of structure, change of proportion relationship or adjustment of size, without affecting the effects and purposes that the utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the utility model.

[0029] Figure 1 The assembly structure schematic diagram of the air distribution assembly embodiments provided by the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0030] Figure 2a The assembly structure schematic diagram of the first air distribution assembly, the two-device assembly and the second air distribution assembly embodiments provided by the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0031] Figure 2b The explosion structure schematic diagram of the first air distribution assembly, the two-device assembly and the second air distribution assembly embodiments provided by the utility model is shown in the figure.

[0032] Figure 3 An explosion structure schematic view of the clothes treatment equipment embodiment provided by the utility model is provided.

[0033] In the drawing:

[0034] 11-First outer cylinder; 12-Second outer cylinder;

[0035] 2-Air distribution shell; 21-Main shell; 22-Branch shell; 231-Air distribution cavity; 232-Branch air duct;

[0036] 31-Air distribution frame; 311-A frame section; 312-B frame section; 32-Baffle; 33-Limiting frame; 34-Driving motor;

[0037] 4-Sealing member; 41-First rib; 42-Second rib;

[0038] 51-First air inlet duct; 52-Second air inlet duct; 53-First air outlet duct; 54-Second air outlet duct; 55-Flexible member;

[0039] 61-Fan; 62-Two-wafer assembly; 621-Two-wafer box; 622-Two-wafer box inlet; 623-Two-wafer box outlet; 624-Evaporator; 625-Cooler. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The embodiments of the utility model are explained by specific embodiments below, and other advantages and effects of the utility model can be easily understood by those skilled in the art from the content disclosed in the specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0041] The terms used in the embodiments of the utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the utility model. The singular forms "a", "an" and "the" used in the embodiments of the utility model and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Multiple" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the case of including at least one.

[0042] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used herein is only to describe the association relationship of the associated objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B, which can represent the three cases of A alone, A and B together, and B alone. In addition, the character " / " in this paper generally represents that the front and rear associated objects are a "or" relationship.

[0043] It is also important to note that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising," or other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion such that a product or process that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such product or process. An element proceeded by "comprises a" does not, without more constraints, exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process or product that comprises the element.

[0044] The existing multi-cylinder washing machine has a significant problem with the air distribution assembly; on the one hand, the air outlet sealing effect is not ideal, which leads to easy leakage of the drying air flow, affecting the drying efficiency; on the other hand, when the air distribution frame rotates, the friction between the baffle and the air distribution shell is relatively serious, causing the sealing element to bear a large amount of wear;

[0045] Embodiment 1

[0046] <Air distribution assembly>

[0047] As shown in Figures 1 to 3 , the present embodiment proposes an air distribution assembly for a laundry treatment apparatus, in particular a double-cylinder washing machine with drying function; the air distribution assembly comprises:

[0048] an air distribution shell 2, which is formed with an air distribution cavity 231, an axial end of the air distribution cavity 231 is formed with a main air outlet, and the side wall of the air distribution cavity 231 is formed with a plurality of branch air outlets; the main air outlet and the branch air outlets are in communication with the air distribution cavity 231; specifically, the air distribution shell 2 comprises a main shell 21 and a plurality of branch shells 22, the main shell 21 is in a cylindrical structure and the main shell 21 is formed with the air distribution cavity 231, the plurality of branch shells 22 are arranged at the outer side of the main air duct along the circumferential direction of the main shell 21 and each branch shell 22 is formed with a branch air duct 232, the plurality of branch air ducts 232 and the plurality of branch air outlets are in one-to-one correspondence and in communication;

[0049] an air distribution frame 31 and a baffle 32, which are rotatably arranged in the air distribution cavity 231 around the center line of the air distribution cavity 231, the air distribution frame 31 extends along the radial direction of the air distribution cavity 231; the side of the air distribution frame 31 away from the center line of the air distribution cavity 231 is provided with the baffle 32; the baffle 32 can rotate with the air distribution frame 31, and in turn the baffle 32 can open or close any branch air outlet; specifically, the baffle 32 is in a circular arc shape and the baffle 32 and the air distribution cavity 231 are coaxially arranged; the baffle 32 can close one of the plurality of branch air outlets and open the other branch air outlets or open all the plurality of branch air outlets; when the branch air outlet is opened, the movement of the air distribution frame 31 is controlled to adjust the opening size of the branch air outlet; the air distribution frame 31 extends along the radial direction of the air distribution cavity 231, which means that the extension direction of the air distribution frame 31 is parallel to the radial direction of the air distribution cavity 231, or at least part of the air distribution frame 31 extends along the radial direction of the air distribution cavity 231;

[0050] The sealing piece 4 is provided on the baffle 32, and a rib is formed on one side of the sealing piece 4 close to the side wall of the air distribution chamber 231, the rib is configured to seal the gap between the baffle 32 and the side wall of the air distribution chamber 231 when the baffle 32 closes the air branch port, improve the sealing effect, and only the end of the rib away from the baffle 32 is in contact with the side wall of the air distribution chamber 231 when the baffle 32 rotates with the air distribution frame 31, increase the distance between the sealing piece 4 and the side wall of the air distribution chamber 231, and reduce the wear of the sealing piece 4.

[0051] The structure is simple, the occupied space is small, the ventilation mode is various, the ventilation volume is adjustable, and different ventilation requirements can be met.

[0052] Further, the sealing piece 4 is made of a flexible material and is nested on the baffle 32 on the side close to the baffle 32, the rib includes first ribs 41 and second ribs 42 arranged alternately in the circumferential direction of the baffle 32, and the first ribs 41 and the second ribs 42 can be deformed in the circumferential direction of the baffle 32.

[0053] Preferably, the first ribs 41 and the second ribs 42 are arranged on the outer side of the baffle 32 and are in V-shaped or U-shaped along the axial direction of the baffle 32, so as to ensure that the sealing piece 4 seals the air branch port, reduce the contact surface between the sealing piece 4 and the side wall of the air distribution chamber 231, reduce the friction, and improve the reliability.

[0054] The width of the first rib 41 is d1, the thickness of the first rib 41 is h1, the width of the second rib 42 is d2, the thickness of the second rib 42 is h2, and d1, h1, d2 and h2 satisfy 5≤d1 / h1≤8, 5≤d2 / h2≤8, and d1≥d2.

[0055] The air distribution frame 31 includes A frame sections 311 and B frame sections 312 arranged in the radial direction of the air distribution chamber 231 from inside to outside, the A frame sections 311 extend in the radial direction of the main air duct, and the A frame sections 311 and the B frame sections 312 are integrally formed; along the radial direction of the air distribution chamber 231 from inside to outside, the width of the A frame sections 311 in the circumferential direction of the air distribution chamber 231 gradually increases; the side away from the A frame sections 311 of the B frame sections 312 is in a circular arc structure and is provided with the baffle 32, and the baffle 32 can be integrally formed with the B frame sections 312.

[0056] In addition, a shaft hole is formed at the other axial end of the air distribution cavity 231; the air distribution assembly also includes a drive motor 34 and a limiting frame 33. The drive motor 34 is located on the outside of the air distribution cavity 231 and at the end away from the main air outlet. The output shaft of the drive motor 34 passes through the shaft hole and enters the air distribution cavity 231. The output shaft and the air distribution frame 31 are drivenly connected; the limiting frame 33 is located in the air distribution cavity 231 and abuts against the air distribution frame 31 to provide axial limiting for the air distribution frame 31; specifically, the drive motor 34 is a stepper motor, and the limiting frame 33 is Z-shaped. One end of the limiting frame 33 is fixed to the air distribution shell 2, and the other end abuts against the air distribution frame 31.

[0057] <Clothing Processing Equipment>

[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment also provides a garment processing device, including a garment processing cylinder and an air inlet device. The garment processing cylinder is provided with N cylinders, and an air inlet is formed at the opening of each garment processing cylinder. The air inlet device includes a first air distribution component and N air inlet ducts. The first air distribution component is any of the air distribution components described above.

[0059] The first air distribution assembly includes a first air distribution shell and a first air distribution frame. The first air distribution shell forms a first air distribution cavity, a first main air outlet, and N first branch air outlets. The first main air outlet is used to deliver drying airflow to the first air distribution cavity. Each first branch air outlet is connected to a corresponding first branch air duct. The N first branch air ducts and N air inlets are connected one-to-one through the N air inlets, and are used to deliver drying airflow to the corresponding garment processing drum through the air inlets.

[0060] The first air distribution frame is rotatably disposed within the first air distribution cavity around the center line of the first air distribution cavity. An air inlet baffle is provided on the side of the first air distribution frame away from the center line of the first air distribution cavity. The air inlet baffle can be controlled to open or close any of the first branch air outlets. Wherein, N is a positive integer and N≥2.

[0061] Specifically, the first air distribution shell includes a first main shell and N first branch shells. The first main shell has a cylindrical structure. The N first branch shells are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first main shell on the outside of the first air distribution cavity, and each first branch shell forms a first branch air duct. The N first branch air ducts and N first branch air outlets are connected one-to-one. The N first branch air ducts and N air inlet ducts are connected one-to-one. The air inlet baffle has an arc-shaped structure and is coaxially arranged with the first air distribution cavity.

[0062] Each garment processing drum also has an air outlet formed on its drum wall; the garment processing equipment also includes an air outlet device, which includes a second air distribution component and N air outlet ducts, wherein the second air distribution component is any of the air distribution components described above.

[0063] The second air distribution assembly comprises a second air distribution shell and a second air distribution frame, the second air distribution shell is formed with a second air distribution cavity, a second main air outlet and N second branch air outlets; the second main air outlet is used for outputting the drying airflow in the second air distribution cavity; each second branch air outlet is correspondingly communicated with one second branch air duct, and the N second branch air ducts and the N air outlets are one-to-one correspondingly communicated, for conveying the drying airflow in the clothes treatment drum to the second air distribution cavity through the corresponding air outlet;

[0064] The second air distribution frame is rotatably arranged in the second air distribution cavity around the center line of the second air distribution cavity, and the air outlet baffle is arranged on the side of the second air distribution frame away from the center line of the second air distribution cavity, and the air outlet baffle can be controlled to open or close any second branch air outlet;

[0065] Specifically, the second air distribution shell comprises a second main shell and N second branch shells, the second main shell is in a cylindrical structure, the N second branch shells are arranged on the outer side of the second main air duct along the circumference of the second main shell, and each second branch shell is formed with a second branch air duct, and the N second branch air ducts and the N second branch air outlets are one-to-one correspondingly communicated; the N second branch air ducts and the N air outlets are one-to-one correspondingly communicated; the air outlet baffle is in a circular arc structure, and the air outlet baffle and the second air distribution cavity are coaxially arranged.

[0066] The clothes treatment equipment further comprises a fan 61 and a two-device assembly 62, the fan 61 and the two-device assembly 62 are arranged between the first air distribution shell and the second air distribution shell 2, and the second main air outlet, the fan 61, the two-device assembly 62 and the first main air outlet are sequentially communicated; the fan 61 is used for providing power to the drying airflow, and the two-device assembly 62 is used for dehumidifying and heating the drying airflow;

[0067] Further, the second air distribution shell 2 and the fan 61 are integrally formed.

[0068] The fan 61 comprises a fan inlet and a fan outlet, and the fan inlet and the second main air outlet are communicated;

[0069] The two-device assembly 62 comprises a two-device box 621 and two devices, the two-device box 621 is formed with a two-device box inlet on the side wall close to the fan 61, the two-device box inlet and the fan outlet are communicated; the two-device box 621 is formed with a two-device box outlet on the side wall away from the fan 61, and the two-device box outlet and the first main air outlet are communicated; the inside of the two-device box 621 is formed with a two-device cavity, the center line of the two-device cavity and the center line of the two-device box inlet are collinear; the two devices comprise an evaporator 624 and a condenser 625, and the evaporator 624 and the condenser 625 are sequentially arranged in the two-device cavity; the uniformity of the drying airflow in the heat exchange region is effectively improved, the problem of uneven distribution of the drying airflow caused by too large flow of the drying airflow at the two-device box inlet and the two-device box outlet is greatly reduced, and the overall heat exchange efficiency of the two devices is improved.

[0070] Embodiment 2

[0071] On the basis of Embodiment 1, the present embodiment further proposes:

[0072] <Laundry treatment drum>

[0073] As Figure 3 shown, the N laundry treatment drums include a first laundry treatment drum and a second laundry treatment drum, both of which can perform washing and drying; the first laundry treatment drum and the second laundry treatment drum are arranged side by side in an up-down manner, and the drum opening of the first laundry treatment drum and the drum opening of the second laundry treatment drum face the same side; the first laundry treatment drum includes a first outer drum 11 and a first inner drum, a first air inlet is formed on the upper side of the drum opening of the first outer drum 11, a first air outlet is formed on the upper side of the side wall of the first outer drum 11, and the first air inlet and the first air outlet are both in communication with the inside of the first outer drum 11; the first inner drum is rotatably arranged in the first outer drum 11; the drying airflow can enter the first outer drum 11 through the first air inlet, then enter the first inner drum, and perform drying treatment on the laundry in the first inner drum; and then the drying airflow is discharged through the first air outlet;

[0074] The second laundry treatment drum includes a second outer drum 12 and a second inner drum, a second air inlet is formed on the upper side of the drum opening of the second outer drum 12, a second air outlet is formed on the upper side of the side wall of the second outer drum 12, and the second air inlet and the second air outlet are both in communication with the inside of the second outer drum 12; the second inner drum is rotatably arranged in the second outer drum 12; the drying airflow can enter the second outer drum 12 through the second air inlet, then enter the second inner drum, and perform drying treatment on the laundry in the second inner drum; and then the drying airflow is discharged through the second air outlet; the first inner drum and the second inner drum have the functions of washing and scattering laundry.

[0075] <Air inlet device>

[0076] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the air inlet device includes a first air distribution assembly, a first air inlet channel 51, and a second air inlet channel 52, the first air distribution assembly is arranged between the first outer drum 11 and the second outer drum 12, and the first air distribution assembly includes a first air distribution shell, the first air distribution shell forms a first air distribution cavity, the first air inlet channel 51, the first air distribution cavity, and the second air inlet channel 52 are arranged in sequence in an up-down manner and are in communication; one end of the first air inlet channel 51 away from the first air distribution cavity is in communication with the first air inlet, and one end of the second air inlet channel 52 away from the first air distribution cavity is in communication with the second air inlet;

[0077] Specifically, the side wall of the first air distribution chamber is formed with a first main air outlet, a first upper air outlet and a first lower air outlet which are in communication with the first air distribution chamber; the first air inlet channel 51 is connected between the first upper air outlet and the first air inlet, and the second air inlet channel 52 is connected between the first lower air outlet and the second air inlet; the drying air flow can enter the first air distribution chamber through the first main air outlet, and the drying air flow in the first air distribution chamber can enter the first outer cylinder 11 through the first upper air outlet and the first air inlet channel 51, or enter the second outer cylinder 12 through the first lower air outlet and the second air inlet channel 52; the first air inlet and the first air inlet channel 51 and the second air inlet and the second air inlet channel 52 are all soft connections; the first air distribution chamber and the first air inlet channel 51 and the first air distribution chamber and the second air inlet channel 52 are all hard connections and are connected by flexible members.

[0078] The first air distribution assembly further comprises an air inlet baffle which is rotatably arranged in the first air distribution chamber; the movement of the air inlet baffle can open the first upper air outlet and close the first lower air outlet, so that the drying air flow in the first air distribution chamber can enter the first outer cylinder 11 through the first air inlet channel 51; or the movement of the air inlet baffle can close the first upper air outlet and open the first lower air outlet, so that the drying air flow in the first air distribution chamber can enter the second outer cylinder 12 through the second air inlet channel 52; or the movement of the air inlet baffle can open both the first upper air outlet and the first lower air outlet, so that part of the drying air flow in the first air distribution chamber can enter the first outer cylinder 11 through the first air inlet channel 51, and another part of the drying air flow in the first air distribution chamber can enter the second outer cylinder 12 through the second air inlet channel 52.

[0079] Further, the flow area of the air inlet baffle is greater than the flow area of any one of the first air distribution chamber outlets; the air inlet baffle can completely block the first upper air outlet or the first lower air outlet.

[0080] <Air outlet device>

[0081] As shown in Figures 2a to 3 , the air outlet device comprises a second air distribution assembly, a first air outlet channel 53 and a second air outlet channel 54, the second air distribution assembly is arranged between the first outer cylinder 11 and the second outer cylinder 12 and comprises a second air distribution shell, the second air distribution shell is formed with a second air distribution chamber, the first air outlet channel 53, the second air distribution chamber and the second air outlet channel 54 are arranged in sequence and are in communication; one end of the first air outlet channel 53 away from the second air distribution chamber is in communication with the first air outlet, and one end of the second air outlet channel 54 away from the second air distribution chamber is in communication with the second air outlet;

[0082] Specifically, the second air distribution shell has a second main air outlet, a second upper branch air outlet, and a second lower branch air outlet that communicate with the second air distribution cavity; the first air outlet duct 53 is connected between the second upper branch air outlet and the first air outlet, and the second air outlet duct 54 is connected between the second lower branch air outlet and the second air outlet; the drying airflow in the first outer cylinder 11 can enter the second air distribution cavity through the first air outlet duct 53 and the second upper branch air outlet, the drying airflow in the second outer cylinder 12 can enter the second air distribution cavity through the second air outlet duct 54 and the second lower branch air outlet, and the drying airflow in the second air distribution cavity can be discharged through the second main air outlet; the first air outlet and the first air outlet duct 53 and the second air outlet and the second air outlet duct 54 are rigidly connected; the second air distribution cavity and the first air outlet duct 53 and the second air distribution cavity and the second air outlet duct 54 are flexiblely connected.

[0083] The second air distribution assembly also includes an air outlet baffle, which is rotatably disposed within the second air distribution cavity. The movement of the air outlet baffle can open the second upper branch air outlet and close the second lower branch air outlet, thereby allowing the drying airflow in the first outer cylinder 11 to enter the second air distribution cavity through the first air outlet 53; or the movement of the air outlet baffle can close the second upper branch air outlet and open the second lower branch air outlet, thereby allowing the drying airflow in the second outer cylinder 12 to enter the second air distribution cavity through the second air outlet 54; or the movement of the air outlet baffle can open both the second upper branch air outlet and the second lower branch air outlet, thereby allowing the drying airflow in the first outer cylinder 11 to enter the second air distribution cavity through the first air outlet 53, and the drying airflow in the second outer cylinder 12 to enter the second air distribution cavity through the second air outlet 54.

[0084] Furthermore, the flow area of ​​the air outlet baffle is greater than the flow area of ​​any second air distribution cavity inlet; the air outlet baffle can completely block the second upper branch air outlet or the second lower branch air outlet.

[0085] <Fan 61 and two-phase assembly 62>

[0086] like Figures 2a to 3 As shown, the fan 61 and the two-phase assembly 62 are disposed between the first outer cylinder 11 and the second outer cylinder 12. A first main air outlet is formed on the side of the first air distribution shell near the two-phase assembly 62, and a second main air outlet is formed on the side of the second air distribution shell near the fan 61. The second main air outlet, the fan 61, the two-phase assembly 62 and the first main air outlet are connected in sequence. The fan 61 is used to provide power to the drying airflow.

[0087] Specifically, the first outer cylinder 11, the first air outlet 53, the second air distribution cavity, the fan 61, the two-device assembly 62, the first air distribution cavity and the first air inlet 51 are sequentially communicated to form a first drying air flow circuit, when the air inlet baffle makes the first upper branch air outlet open and the air outlet baffle makes the second upper branch air outlet open, the first drying air flow circuit is communicated, and the first clothes treatment cylinder can be dried; the second outer cylinder 12, the second air outlet 54, the second air distribution cavity, the fan 61, the two-device assembly 62, the first air distribution cavity and the second air inlet 52 are sequentially communicated to form a second drying air flow circuit, when the air inlet baffle makes the first lower branch air outlet open and the air outlet baffle makes the second lower branch air outlet open, the second drying air flow circuit is communicated, and the second clothes treatment cylinder can be dried; when the air inlet baffle makes the first upper branch air outlet and the second upper branch air outlet both open and the air outlet baffle makes the first lower branch air outlet and the second lower branch air outlet both open, the first drying air flow circuit and the second drying air flow circuit are both communicated, and the first clothes treatment cylinder and the second clothes treatment cylinder can be dried at the same time; the structure is simple, the volume is small, various drying modes can be realized, and the weight and cost of the clothes treatment equipment are reduced.

[0088] Further, the two-device assembly 62 comprises a two-device box, the two-device box is provided with two devices, and the two-device box is formed with a two-device box inlet and a two-device box outlet arranged opposite to each other; the two devices comprise an evaporator and a condenser, the evaporator is used for dehumidifying the drying air flow, and the condenser is used for heating the drying air flow; the fan 61 is formed with a fan cavity, the fan cavity is axially formed with a fan inlet, and the fan cavity is radially formed with a fan outlet;

[0089] The fan inlet is communicated with the second main air outlet, the fan outlet is communicated with the two-device box inlet, and the two-device box outlet is communicated with the first main air outlet; preferably, the air inlet device, the two-device assembly 62, the fan 61 and the air outlet device form an H-shaped structure.

[0090] The air inlet baffle and the air outlet baffle are controlled to move, so that any clothes treatment cylinder can be dried alone or multiple clothes treatment cylinders can be dried at the same time; meanwhile, the flow of the drying air flow entering any clothes treatment cylinder and the flow of the drying air flow discharged from any clothes treatment cylinder can be adjusted; specifically, when the first upper branch air outlet is in an open state, the air inlet baffle is rotated to adjust the opening size of the first upper branch air outlet, and then the flow of the drying air flow entering the first clothes treatment cylinder is adjusted; when the first lower branch air outlet is in an open state, the air inlet baffle is rotated to adjust the opening size of the first lower branch air outlet, and then the flow of the drying air flow entering the second clothes treatment cylinder is adjusted.

[0091] It should be noted that, for the convenience of description, different sections of the air distribution frame are distinguished by letters such as A and B, which are only used to distinguish different frame sections and do not have specific meanings.

[0092] The exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are specifically illustrated and described herein. But, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the detailed construction, arrangements, or implementation methods described herein; rather, the disclosure is intended to cover any and all modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A wind distribution assembly for a laundry treating apparatus, characterized in that, The air distribution assembly comprises: an air distribution shell (2) which forms an air distribution cavity (231), an axial end of the air distribution cavity (231) being formed with a main air outlet, and a side wall of the air distribution cavity (231) being formed with a plurality of branch air outlets; the main air outlet and the branch air outlets are in communication with the air distribution cavity (231); an air distribution frame (31) which is rotatably arranged in the air distribution cavity (231) around a center line of the air distribution cavity (231), and which extends along a radial direction of the air distribution cavity (231); the air distribution frame (31) is provided with a baffle (32) on a side thereof which is away from the center line of the air distribution cavity (231); the baffle (32) is rotatable with the air distribution frame (31), and thus can open or close any of the branch air outlets; a sealing member (4) which is arranged on the baffle (32); the sealing member (4) is formed with a rib on a side thereof which is close to the side wall of the air distribution cavity (231); the rib is configured to seal a gap between the baffle (32) and the side wall of the air distribution cavity (231) when the baffle (32) closes the branch air outlet; when the baffle (32) rotates with the air distribution frame (31), only an end of the rib which is away from the baffle (32) is in contact with the side wall of the air distribution cavity (231).

2. The air distribution assembly of claim 1, wherein, The sealing member (4) is made of a flexible material; the rib comprises a first rib (41) and a second rib (42) which are arranged alternately in a circumferential direction of the air distribution cavity (231); the first rib (41) and the second rib (42) are both deformable in the circumferential direction of the air distribution cavity (231).

3. The air distribution assembly of claim 2, wherein, The first rib (41) and the second rib (42) are both arranged on an outer side of the baffle (32) and extend in an axial direction of the air distribution cavity (231); the first rib (41) and the second rib (42) are in a V shape or a U shape.

4. The air distribution assembly of claim 3, wherein, The first rib (41) has a width d1 and a thickness h1, the second rib (42) has a width d2 and a thickness h2; the d1, h1, d2 and h2 satisfy the following conditions: 5≤d1 / h1≤8, 5≤d2 / h2≤8, and d1≥d2. 5.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treatment device comprises N laundry treatment drums and an air inlet device; each of the laundry treatment drums is provided with an air inlet opening at a drum opening thereof; the air inlet device comprises a first air distribution assembly and N air inlet channels; the first air distribution assembly is the air distribution assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4; The first air distribution assembly comprises a first air distribution shell and a first air distribution frame; the first air distribution shell forms a first air distribution cavity, a first main air outlet and N first branch air outlets; the first main air outlet is used to deliver a drying airflow to the first air distribution cavity; the N first branch air outlets and the N air inlet openings are in one-to-one correspondence and are in communication through the N air inlet channels, and are used to deliver the drying airflow to the corresponding laundry treatment drum through the air inlet channel; The first air distribution frame is rotatably arranged in the first air distribution cavity around a center line of the first air distribution cavity, and an air inlet baffle is arranged on a side of the first air distribution frame away from the center line of the first air distribution cavity, the air inlet baffle being controllable to open or close any of the first branch air outlets. N is a positive integer and N≥2. 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by, The cylinder wall of each of the laundry treatment cylinders is further formed with an air outlet; and the laundry treatment apparatus further comprises an air outlet device, the air outlet device comprising a second air distribution assembly and N air outlet channels, the second air distribution assembly being the air distribution assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The second air distribution assembly comprises a second air distribution shell and a second air distribution frame, and the second air distribution shell is formed with a second air distribution cavity, a second main air outlet and N second branch air outlets. The second main air outlet is used to output drying air flow in the second air distribution cavity; N second branch air outlets and N air outlets are in one-to-one correspondence through N air outlet channels, and are used to convey drying air flow in the laundry treatment cylinder to the second air distribution cavity through the corresponding air outlet channels; The second air distribution frame is rotatably arranged in the second air distribution cavity around a center line of the second air distribution cavity, and an air outlet baffle is arranged on a side of the second air distribution frame away from the center line of the second air distribution cavity, the air outlet baffle being controllable to open or close any of the second branch air outlets. 7.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The laundry treatment apparatus further comprises a fan (61) and a two-device assembly (62), the fan (61) and the two-device assembly (62) being arranged between the first air distribution shell and the second air distribution shell, and the second main air outlet, the fan (61), the two-device assembly (62) and the first main air outlet being sequentially communicated; the fan (61) is used to provide power for drying air flow, and the two-device assembly (62) is used to dehumidify and heat the drying air flow. 8.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The second air distribution shell and the fan (61) are integrally formed. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The fan (61) comprises a fan inlet and a fan outlet, and the fan inlet and the second main air outlet are communicated; The two-device assembly (62) comprises a two-device box (621) and a two-device, the two-device box (621) is formed with a two-device box inlet on a side wall close to the fan (61), the two-device box inlet and the fan outlet are communicated; the two-device box (621) is formed with a two-device box outlet on a side wall away from the fan (61), and the two-device box outlet and the first main air outlet are communicated; the inside of the two-device box (621) is formed with a two-device cavity, and the center line of the two-device cavity and the center line of the two-device box inlet are collinear; the two-device comprises an evaporator (624) and a condenser (625), and the evaporator (624) and the condenser (625) are sequentially arranged in the two-device cavity. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, N said laundry treatment cylinders include first and second laundry treatment cylinders arranged opposite each other, the first laundry treatment cylinder is formed with a first air inlet and a first air outlet, and the second laundry treatment cylinder is formed with a second air inlet and a second air outlet; N air inlets include a first air inlet (51) and a second air inlet (52), the first air inlet includes a first upper air outlet and a first lower air outlet; N air outlets include a first air outlet (53) and a second air outlet (54), and the second air inlet includes a second upper air outlet and a second lower air outlet; The first laundry treatment cylinder, the first air outlet (53), the second air distribution cavity (231), the fan (61), the two-way valve assembly (62), the first air distribution cavity and the first air inlet (51) are sequentially communicated to form an upper drying air flow circuit; and the second laundry treatment cylinder, the second air outlet (54), the second air distribution cavity (231), the fan (61), the two-way valve assembly (62), the first air distribution cavity and the second air inlet (52) are sequentially communicated to form a lower drying air flow circuit.

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