Clothes drying equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and provides clothes drying equipment which comprises an equipment body, a steam generating device and a water injection assembly, the water injection assembly comprises a water injection tank and a water injection pipe, the water injection tank is installed on the equipment body, a water injection cavity is formed in the water injection tank and provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, and the water injection pipe is connected with the water outlet and the steam generating device; wherein the cross sectional area of the water inlet is larger than that of the water outlet. The water injection groove is formed, the cross sectional area of the water inlet is larger than the cross sectional area of the water outlet, a user can conveniently add water into the steam generation device through the water injection groove, the area of the water inlet is large, and water flow can be effectively guided to enter the water injection cavity and enter the steam generation device through the water injection pipe; and the possibility that water is poured out and splashed in the water adding process is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a clothes drying device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, when a household clothes drying device such as a clothes dryer dries clothes, wrinkles and static electricity accumulation are prone to occur, and therefore the clothes dryer is generally provided with an atomizer. However, the atomizer has a high requirement on water quality, and therefore the water for atomization cannot be directly used tap water, and needs to be manually added with purified water. However, manual water injection is prone to cause problems such as water spilling and water splashing. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] Embodiments of the present application provide a clothes drying device to solve the problem that water injection of the existing clothes drying device is prone to splashing.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present application provide a clothes drying device, comprising:

[0005] a device body;

[0006] a steam generating device;

[0007] a water injection assembly comprising a water injection tank and a water injection pipe, the water injection tank being mounted to the device body, the water injection tank being formed with a water injection cavity; the water injection cavity having a water inlet and a water outlet, the water injection pipe connecting the water outlet and the steam generating device; wherein the cross-sectional area of the water inlet of the water injection cavity is greater than the cross-sectional area of the water outlet.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the cross-sectional area of the water injection cavity gradually decreases along the extension direction from the water inlet to the water outlet.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the water injection pipe is a flexible pipe, and the water injection pipe is adapted to stretch and contract along the axial direction thereof.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, an elastic member is arranged at the water inlet, a water inlet hole is formed in the middle portion of the elastic member, and the elastic member is adapted to abut against the outer wall of a water bottle when the mouth of the water bottle is arranged in the water inlet hole.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, a reinforcing rib is arranged at the outer edge of the water inlet hole, and the reinforcing rib is located on the side of the water inlet hole away from the water outlet.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the elastic member and the water injection tank are in an integral structure.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the device body is provided with a mounting groove, and the water injection tank is mounted to the mounting groove.

[0014] And / or, the water injection tank is provided with a first limiting part, the equipment body is provided with a second limiting part, when the water injection tank is installed on the equipment body, the first limiting part abuts against the second limiting part.

[0015] And / or, the water injection tank is provided with a first clamping part, the equipment body is provided with a second clamping part, when the water injection tank is installed on the equipment body, the first clamping part clamps the second clamping part.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the bottom of the installation slot is provided with a through hole, and the drying equipment further comprises a support pipe connected to the steam generating device; the water injection pipe is arranged in the through hole and located in the support pipe.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the equipment body is provided with a water box slot for installing a water box.

[0018] The installation slot is located at the bottom of the water box slot; and / or, the installation slot is located at the front end of the water box slot.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, the drying equipment comprises:

[0020] A water storage box is connected to the outlet of the water injection pipe and the inlet of the steam generating device.

[0021] A nozzle is connected to the outlet of the steam generating device.

[0022] A condensation box is connected between the steam generating device and the nozzle.

[0023] The drying equipment provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises an equipment body, a steam generating device and a water injection assembly, the water injection assembly comprises a water injection tank and a water injection pipe, the water injection tank is installed on the equipment body, and the water injection tank forms a water injection cavity; the water injection cavity has a water inlet and a water outlet, the water injection pipe is connected to the water outlet and the steam generating device; wherein the cross-sectional area of the water inlet is larger than the cross-sectional area of the water outlet. By arranging the water injection tank and making the cross-sectional area of the water inlet larger than the cross-sectional area of the water outlet, the user can conveniently add water to the steam generating device through the water injection tank, and the large water inlet area can effectively guide the water flow into the water injection cavity and then into the steam generating device through the water injection pipe, thereby reducing the possibility of water spilling and splashing during the water adding process.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] 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. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0027] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes drying equipment provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 .

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the water injection component and the steam generator provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water injection tank provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the elastic element and the water injection tank provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes drying equipment provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 .

[0032] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the mounting groove provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 100. Equipment body; 101. Mounting groove; 102. Second limiting part; 103. Through hole; 104. Support pipe; 105. Water box groove; 106. Water storage box; 107. Nozzle; 108. Condensate box;

[0035] 200. Steam generating device;

[0036] 300, Water injection assembly; 310, Water injection tank; 320, Water injection pipe; 311, Water injection cavity; 312, Water inlet; 313, Water outlet; 314, First limiting part; 330, Elastic element; 331, Water inlet hole; 332, Reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] In the embodiments of 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.

[0041] 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 the embodiments 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.

[0042] In related technologies, wrinkles and static electricity are easily generated when clothes are dried by daily dryers. Water mist spraying can effectively remove and reduce wrinkles and static electricity. However, atomizers generally have high requirements for water quality to prevent calcium and magnesium ions in the water from clogging the atomization port. Therefore, tap water cannot be used directly for atomization and purified water needs to be added manually. At this time, a purified water filling port needs to be set up on the dryer. However, manual water filling can easily lead to problems such as water spillage and splashing.

[0043] This application provides a clothes drying device to solve the problem of water splashing during the filling of existing clothes drying devices. The following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-6 Please provide an explanation.

[0044] The clothes drying equipment provided in the embodiments of this application refers to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the device includes a main body 100, a steam generator 200, and a water injection assembly 300. The water injection assembly 300 includes a water injection tank 310 and a water injection pipe 320. The water injection tank 310 is installed on the main body 100 and forms a water injection cavity 311. The water injection cavity 311 has an inlet 312 and an outlet 313. The water injection pipe 320 connects the outlet 313 and the steam generator 200. The cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet 312 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the outlet 313.

[0045] It is understood that the drying equipment in this embodiment can be a dryer, a tumble dryer, or a washer-dryer combo, etc. A steam generator 200 is installed inside the equipment body 100 to generate steam to help reduce wrinkles and static electricity in clothes during the drying process.

[0046] The water filling tank 310 is installed on the equipment body 100, for example, in an easily accessible location such as the front or top of the equipment body 100, to facilitate water addition by the user. A water filling chamber 311 is formed inside the water filling tank 310. The water inlet 312 of the water filling chamber 311 is the inlet for the user to add water, and the water outlet 313 of the water filling chamber 311 is connected to the water filling pipe 320, which can transport water from the water filling chamber 311 to the steam generator 200.

[0047] The large-area water inlet 312 design of the water filling tank 310, for example, the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet 312 can be 5cm*5cm, makes it easier for users to pour water into the water inlet chamber when adding water, without the need for precise alignment, reducing the complexity of operation, improving the convenience of users in the water adding process, and reducing the risk of water spillage and splashing during the water adding process.

[0048] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 3 As shown, along the extension direction from the inlet 312 to the outlet 313, the cross-sectional area of ​​the water injection chamber 311 gradually decreases.

[0049] Understandably, in this embodiment, the water injection chamber 311 can be designed as a funnel shape that gradually narrows from the inlet 312 to the outlet 313. This makes the water injection chamber 311 wider at the inlet 312 for easy water filling, while gradually narrowing near the outlet connected to the water injection pipe 320 to help control the water flow. The funnel-shaped design also helps reduce splashing when water enters the water injection chamber 311, thereby keeping the surrounding environment clean.

[0050] Optionally, the inner wall of the water injection cavity 311 can be designed as a slope or a curved surface to guide the water flow smoothly from the inlet 312 to the outlet 313, avoid water accumulation in the water injection cavity 311, and reduce the possibility of water channels and bacterial growth.

[0051] In an alternative embodiment, the water injection pipe 320 is a flexible hose, and the water injection pipe 320 is adapted to extend and retract along its axial direction.

[0052] In this embodiment, the water injection pipe 320 can be made of a soft and elastic material, such as rubber, silicone, or plastic, which can withstand a certain degree of stretching and compression. For example, the water injection pipe 320 is a corrugated pipe, which indicates that it is designed with corrugations, increasing its elasticity and allowing it to be stretched or compressed.

[0053] When water needs to be added to the steam generator 200, the user can pull the water inlet 310 and, utilizing the axial extension and retraction of the water inlet pipe 320, pull the water inlet pipe 320 out of the dryer, allowing the water inlet 310 connected to the water inlet pipe 320 to also be pulled out of the dryer, facilitating the water addition operation. After adding water, the user can push the water inlet pipe 320 and the water inlet 310 back into the dryer for secure installation.

[0054] Thanks to the retractable design of the water inlet pipe 320, users can pull out the water inlet tank 310 from the dryer, allowing the water inlet tank 310 to adapt to water filling needs at different positions and angles, improving water filling flexibility and avoiding the problem of inconvenient water filling when the dryer is installed in a small space or stacked on top of the washing machine.

[0055] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, an elastic element 330 is provided at the water inlet 312. A water inlet hole 331 is provided in the middle of the elastic element 330. The elastic element 330 is used to abut against the outer wall of the water bottle when the bottle mouth passes through the water inlet hole 331.

[0056] For example, the elastic element 330 can be made of rubber, silicone or other materials with elasticity and flexibility, and the elastic element 330 has a water inlet hole 331 in the middle. The size of the water inlet hole 331 is adapted to the mouth of the water bottle containing purified water. When the user pulls the water inlet 310 out of the dryer, the water inlet 310 is moved from directly above the mouth of the water bottle, so that the water inlet hole 331 passes through the mouth of the water bottle. After the elastic element 330 is squeezed by the outer wall of the water bottle and wraps around the outer wall of the water bottle, the water bottle can be inverted. At this time, the water in the water bottle will enter the water filling chamber 311 of the water inlet 310 under the action of gravity, and then enter the steam generator 200 through the water inlet pipe 320.

[0057] By using the elastic element 330 to abut against the outer wall of the water bottle, it can adapt to bottle mouths of different diameters and shapes to a certain extent, achieving a sealing and leak-proof design during the water filling process. This further ensures that water will not leak out of the water filling chamber 311 during the water filling process, reducing the possibility of splashing during the water filling process.

[0058] In one alternative implementation, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a reinforcing rib 332 is provided on the outer edge of the water inlet 331, and the reinforcing rib 332 is located on the side of the water inlet 331 away from the water outlet 313, so as to better resist the pressure when the water flows in.

[0059] In this embodiment, a reinforcing rib 332 is provided around the water inlet 331. The reinforcing rib 332 can enhance the structural strength around the water inlet 331, preventing deformation of the water inlet 331 due to water pressure or external forces during water filling, thus improving durability. The reinforcing rib 332 can better enclose the water inlet 331, making the contact area between the elastic element 330 and the outer wall of the water bottle more stable, improving sealing performance, and effectively preventing water leakage from the gap between the water inlet 331 and the outer wall of the water bottle under high pressure.

[0060] In one alternative implementation, the elastic element 330 and the water injection tank 310 are an integral structure. For example, the water injection tank 310 and the elastic element 330 can be fixed by integral injection molding, which improves the durability and stability of the overall structure and reduces the risk of water leakage during water filling.

[0061] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the device body 100 is provided with an installation groove 101, and the water injection tank 310 is installed in the installation groove 101.

[0062] For example, the mounting groove 101 can be a slot, recess, or other form of fixing structure for installing and fixing the water filling tank 310. During normal use of the dryer, the water filling tank 310 can be installed in the mounting groove 101 to prevent displacement. When water needs to be added to the steam generator 200, the user can pull the water filling tank 310 out of the mounting groove 101 and add water. After adding water, the water filling tank 310 can be put back into the mounting groove 101 for fixing.

[0063] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water injection tank 310 is provided with a first limiting part 314, and the equipment body 100 is provided with a second limiting part 102. When the water injection tank 310 is installed on the equipment body 100, the first limiting part 314 and the second limiting part 102 abut against each other.

[0064] It should be noted that the first limiting part 314 can be a protrusion, a buckle, a positioning pin, or other shapes, and the second limiting part 102 can be a groove, a hole, a slot, or other shapes, used to cooperate with the first limiting part 314 to limit the position of the water injection tank 310. For example, the first limiting part 314 can be a protrusion on the outer side of the water injection tank 310, and the second limiting part 102 can be a recess that corresponds to the protrusion. When the water injection tank 310 is installed on the device body 100, the protrusion and the recess abut against each other to limit the position of the water injection tank 310.

[0065] In one optional embodiment, the water injection tank 310 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part, and the equipment body 100 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part. When the water injection tank 310 is installed on the equipment body 100, the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part snap-fit ​​together.

[0066] For example, the first snap-fit ​​part can be a buckle, and the second snap-fit ​​part can be a slot. When the water filling tank 310 is installed on the device body 100, the buckle and the slot engage. Through the snap-fit ​​cooperation of the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part, the water filling tank 310 can be quickly installed and disassembled, making it convenient for users to add water.

[0067] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom of the mounting groove 101 is provided with a through hole 103. The clothes drying equipment also includes a support pipe 104, which is connected to the steam generator 200. The water injection pipe 320 passes through the through hole 103 and is located inside the support pipe 104.

[0068] In this embodiment, the mounting groove 101 on the device body 100 is used to fix the water injection tank 310, and the bottom of the mounting groove 101 is provided with a through hole 103 to allow the water injection pipe 320 to pass through.

[0069] Since the water injection pipe 320 is retractable, a support pipe 104 is also provided in this embodiment. The support pipe 104 is a tubular structure, and the water injection pipe 320 passes through the support pipe 104. Its function is to provide stable support and positioning for the water injection pipe 320, thereby reducing problems caused by bending or moving the water injection pipe 320.

[0070] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the device body 100 is provided with a water box groove 105 for installing a water box; the mounting groove 101 is located at the bottom of the water box groove 105; and / or, the mounting groove 101 is located at the front end of the water box groove 105.

[0071] For example, the water box is used to collect condensate from the clothes drying equipment during the drying process. The mounting slot 101 is set in the water box slot 105. For example, the mounting slot 101 can be located at the bottom of the water box slot 105. When the water filling tank 310 is installed in the mounting slot 101, it can be hidden under the water box and will not be exposed, thus keeping the clothes drying equipment clean and beautiful, and effectively utilizing the internal space of the clothes drying equipment, making the overall design more compact.

[0072] Optionally, the mounting slot 101 can also be located at the front end of the water box slot 105, that is, the end closer to the user's operation, so that the user can easily pull the water filling tank 310 out of the dryer to add water, thus improving the convenience of user operation.

[0073] In one optional implementation, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the clothes drying equipment includes a water storage box 106, a nozzle 107 and a condenser box 108. The water storage box 106 is connected to the outlet of the water injection pipe 320 and the inlet of the steam generator 200. The nozzle 107 is connected to the outlet of the steam generator 200. The condenser box 108 is connected between the steam generator 200 and the nozzle 107.

[0074] In this embodiment, the water storage box 106 is used to store the water injected by the water injection pipe 320, and the water storage box 106 is connected to the inlet end of the steam generator 200 to provide a water source for the steam generator 200 to generate steam. The steam generator 200 can be stacked on top of the water storage box 106.

[0075] Nozzle 107 is a component in the drying equipment used to spray steam. Nozzle 107 is connected to the outlet end of steam generator 200 so that the generated steam can be sprayed out through nozzle 107. For example, nozzle 107 is installed on the front support above the door seal of the drying equipment to distribute steam evenly on the clothes to achieve the drying effect.

[0076] The condenser box 108 is installed on the pipeline between the steam generator 200 and the nozzle 107. That is, the outlet end of the steam generator 200 is connected to the condenser box 108 and the nozzle 107 in sequence through the pipeline. The function of the condenser box 108 is to collect the return water that condenses into water droplets before reaching the nozzle 107, and it can be returned to the steam generator 200 through the pipeline to generate steam, thereby improving the utilization rate of water.

[0077] The clothes drying device provided in this application includes a device body 100, a steam generator 200, and a water injection component 300. The water injection component 300 includes a water injection tank 310 and a water injection pipe 320. The water injection tank 310 is installed on the device body 100 and forms a water injection cavity 311. The cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet 312 of the water injection cavity 311 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the water outlet 313. The water injection pipe 320 connects the water outlet 313 and the steam generator 200. By setting the water injection tank 310 and making the cross-sectional area of ​​the water inlet 312 larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the water outlet 313, it is convenient for users to add water to the steam generator 200 through the water injection tank 310. Moreover, the larger area of ​​the water inlet 312 can effectively guide the water flow into the water injection cavity 311 and into the steam generator 200 through the water injection pipe 320, reducing the possibility of water spillage and splashing during the water adding process.

[0078] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0079] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate this application and are not intended to limit this application. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications, or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of this application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application and should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A clothes drying device, characterized in that, include: Equipment body; Steam generating equipment; The water injection assembly includes a water injection tank and a water injection pipe. The water injection tank is installed on the equipment body and forms a water injection cavity. The water injection cavity has an inlet and an outlet. The water injection pipe connects the outlet and the steam generator. The cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet is larger than that of the outlet.

2. The clothes drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the extension direction from the inlet to the outlet, the cross-sectional area of ​​the water injection chamber gradually decreases.

3. The clothes drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water injection pipe is a flexible hose, and the water injection pipe is adapted to extend and retract along its axial direction.

4. The clothes drying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, An elastic element is provided at the water inlet, and a water inlet hole is provided in the middle of the elastic element. The elastic element is used to abut against the outer wall of the water bottle when the bottle mouth passes through the water inlet hole.

5. The clothes drying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer edge of the water inlet is provided with a reinforcing rib, and the reinforcing rib is located on the side of the water inlet away from the water outlet.

6. The clothes drying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic element and the water injection tank are an integral structure.

7. The clothes drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The device body is provided with an installation groove, and the water injection tank is installed in the installation groove; And / or, the water injection tank is provided with a first limiting part, the equipment body is provided with a second limiting part, and when the water injection tank is installed on the equipment body, the first limiting part abuts against the second limiting part; And / or, the water injection tank is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part, the equipment body is provided with a second snap-fit ​​part, and when the water injection tank is installed on the equipment body, the first snap-fit ​​part and the second snap-fit ​​part snap-fit ​​together.

8. The clothes drying equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting slot is provided with a through hole, and the clothes drying equipment also includes a support pipe, which is connected to the steam generating device; the water injection pipe passes through the through hole and is located inside the support pipe.

9. The clothes drying equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The device body is provided with a water box slot for installing a water box; The mounting slot is located at the bottom of the water box slot; and / or, the mounting slot is located at the front end of the water box slot.

10. The clothes drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The clothes drying equipment includes: A water storage box, connecting the outlet of the water injection pipe and the inlet of the steam generator; The nozzle is connected to the outlet of the steam generator; A condenser box is connected between the steam generator and the nozzle.

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