Clothes dryer

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothes dryer which comprises a water storage box provided with a water storage cavity, and the water storage cavity is used for storing condensate water generated by the clothes dryer; the water suction pipeline is communicated with the water storage cavity; the water pump is arranged on the water suction pipeline; the atomizer is communicated with the water suction pipeline and is used for atomizing the condensed water into water vapor; the air supply pipeline is communicated with the atomizer; and the nozzle is connected with the air supply pipeline and is configured to spray the water vapor to a roller of the clothes dryer. The utility model mainly aims to provide a clothes dryer which is used for carrying out wrinkle removal care on clothes when the clothes are dried.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and particularly to clothes dryers. Background Technology

[0002] Clothes dryers are a common household appliance. They primarily rely on electric heating or a heat pump to heat the air in the dryer's duct, then use this hot air to dry the damp clothes inside the drum. However, during the drying process, clothes are prone to wrinkles, which damage their appearance and even the fabric itself. Therefore, how to remove wrinkles has become a pressing technical problem that needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this application is to provide a clothes dryer designed to remove wrinkles from clothes while drying them.

[0004] This application discloses a clothes dryer, comprising:

[0005] A water storage box, the water storage box having a water storage cavity for storing the condensate produced by the dryer;

[0006] The water suction pipe is connected to the water storage chamber;

[0007] A water pump is installed on the suction pipe;

[0008] Atomizer, connected to the water intake pipe, is used to atomize the condensed water into water vapor;

[0009] An air supply line is connected to the atomizer;

[0010] A nozzle, connected to the air supply line, is configured to spray the water vapor into the drum of the dryer.

[0011] Optionally, the dryer further includes a filter structure disposed within the water storage chamber;

[0012] The filtration structure includes a filter screen, which encloses a filtration chamber; the water intake port of the water intake pipe extends into the filtration chamber.

[0013] Optionally, the water storage box includes a first box wall having a protrusion extending toward the water storage cavity, the protrusion abutting against the filter structure.

[0014] Optionally, the protrusion has an insertion channel through which the water suction pipe extends into the filter chamber; and / or the first box wall is the top cover of the water storage box, the top cover being removable.

[0015] Optionally, the water storage box includes a second box wall, which is disposed opposite to the first box wall; the two opposite end faces of the filter structure respectively abut against the protrusion and the second box wall.

[0016] Optionally, the filter structure includes a filter frame, multiple support frames, and connecting blocks; the filter screen is disposed on the filter frame;

[0017] Multiple support frames extend from the filter screen toward the center of the filter structure and connect to the connecting block;

[0018] The connecting block has a limiting hole, and the water suction pipe extends into the filter chamber through the limiting hole.

[0019] Optionally, the dryer further includes a door seal; the door seal has a mounting hole; and the nozzle is disposed within the mounting hole.

[0020] Optionally, the door seal is provided with a connecting post, the connecting post having a first connecting hole; the nozzle includes a connecting lug, the lug having a second connecting hole; the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are connected by a connector.

[0021] Optionally, the nozzle is mounted on the door seal at an angle downwards.

[0022] Optionally, the dryer further includes:

[0023] The box body, wherein the roller is disposed within the box body;

[0024] The base is located at the bottom of the housing; the water storage box, the water pump, and the atomizer are located on the base.

[0025] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the water pump delivers the condensate from the water storage chamber of the water storage box to the atomizer through the water suction pipe. The condensate is atomized into water vapor through the atomization heating treatment of the atomizer. The water vapor is delivered to the nozzle through the air supply pipe and sprayed into the roller by the nozzle so that the roller is in a water vapor environment. The water vapor softens and protects the clothes to prevent wrinkles. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the water suction pipe and the water storage box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the water absorption pipe and the filter structure provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the water storage box of a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the nozzle installation structure of a clothes dryer provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0033] List of reference numerals

[0034] 1 clothes dryer 111 First box wall 110 Water storage box 112 Second box wall 120 Suction pipe 161 Ear loops 130 water pump 181 Connecting column 140 atomizer 1111 convex pillar 150 gas supply line 1111a Insertion Channel 160 nozzle 171 Filter 170 Filter structure 172 Filter box 180 Door seal 173 support frame 190 base 174 Connecting block 200 roller 170a Filter chamber 210 Box Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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 the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application embodiment provides a clothes dryer 1, including:

[0040] A water storage box 110 has a water storage cavity for storing condensate produced by the dryer 1.

[0041] The water suction pipe 120 is connected to the water storage chamber;

[0042] A water pump 130 is installed on the water suction pipe 120;

[0043] Atomizer 140 is connected to the water intake pipe 120 and is used to atomize the condensed water into water vapor;

[0044] The air supply line 150 is connected to the atomizer 140;

[0045] Nozzle 160, which is connected to the air supply line 150, is configured to spray water vapor onto the drum 200 of the dryer 1.

[0046] In the technical solution of this application embodiment, the water pump 130 transports the condensate in the water storage chamber of the water storage box 110 to the atomizer 140 through the water suction pipe 120. The condensate is atomized into water vapor through the atomization heating treatment of the atomizer 140. The water vapor is transported to the nozzle 160 through the air supply pipe 150. The nozzle 160 sprays the water vapor into the roller 200 so that the roller 200 is in a water vapor environment. The water vapor softens and protects the clothes to prevent wrinkles.

[0047] During the drying process, the air inside the drum 200 circulates and exchanges heat with the condenser and evaporator of the dryer 1. When the humid air exchanges heat with the evaporator, the water vapor molecules in the air condense into condensate, which is collected in the water storage box 110. The dehumidified air is then heated by the condenser and returned to the drum 200.

[0048] In some embodiments, the atomizer 140 may use a heating wire for atomization or use ultrasound for atomization.

[0049] In some embodiments, the air supply line 150 and / or the water intake line 120 are configured to absorb heat from the condenser. The air supply line 150 and / or the water intake line 120 may pass through the condenser of the dryer 1 or be positioned close to the condenser, so that the condenser can superheat the water vapor in the air supply line 150 and / or preheat the condensate in the water intake line 120. Superheating the water vapor can improve the softening effect. Preheating the condensate in the water intake line 120 can improve the atomization efficiency. A high-temperature, high-pressure medium flows inside the condenser, exchanging heat with the air inside the drum 200 of the dryer 1. Raising the temperature of the air inside the drum 200 is an important component of the heat pump technology of the dryer 1.

[0050] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the dryer 1 also includes a filter structure 170, which is disposed within the water storage chamber. The filter structure 170 includes a filter screen 171, which encloses a filter chamber 170a; the water intake port of the water intake pipe 120 extends into the filter chamber 170a. Under the action of the water pump 130, condensate water is filtered through the filter screen 171 and enters the filter chamber 170a. Subsequently, the filtered condensate water enters the water intake pipe 120, preventing impurities such as lint in the condensate water from clogging the atomizer 140.

[0051] In this embodiment, the filter structure 170 is detachably disposed in the water storage chamber to facilitate cleaning and replacement. For example, a guide post is provided in the water storage chamber, and the filter structure 170 has a guide hole adapted to the guide post. The guide post is assembled with the guide hole. Alternatively, a snap fastener is provided in the water storage chamber, and the filter structure 170 is fixed in the water storage chamber by the snap fastener.

[0052] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the water storage box 110 includes a first box wall 111, which has a protrusion 1111 extending toward the water storage cavity; the protrusion 1111 abuts against the filter structure 170. In this embodiment, the protrusion 1111 abuts against the filter structure 170 so that the filter structure 170 can be stably disposed in the water storage cavity, preventing the filter structure 170 from tilting and causing unfiltered condensate to enter the water suction pipe 120, thereby effectively preventing impurities such as lint in the condensate from clogging the atomizer 140.

[0053] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the protrusion 1111 has an insertion channel 1111a; the water suction pipe 120 extends into the filter chamber 170a through the insertion channel 1111a. Extending the water suction pipe 120 into the filter chamber 170a through the insertion channel 1111a allows for a certain positioning of the water suction pipe 120, preventing it from moving out of the filter chamber 170a into the water storage chamber.

[0054] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, the first box wall 111 is the top cover of the water storage box 110, and the top cover is detachable. In this embodiment, the first box wall 111 is the top cover of the water storage box 110, that is, the first box wall 111 abuts against the upper end face of the filter structure 170. The first box wall 111 can be snapped onto the side wall of the water storage box 110, or the first box wall 111 can be fixed to the side wall by a threaded component. After separating the top cover from the side wall, the top cover can move along the extension direction of the water suction pipe 120 to expose the water storage chamber, allowing the filter structure 170 to be cleaned.

[0055] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the water storage box 110 includes a second box wall 112, which is disposed opposite to the first box wall 111; the two opposite end faces of the filter structure 170 respectively abut against the protrusion 1111 and the second box wall 112. In an embodiment, the filter structure 170 is vertically installed in the water storage cavity, with its upper and lower end faces abutting against the second box wall 112 and the first box wall 111 respectively, thereby preventing the filter structure 170 from tilting and ensuring that the condensate entering the water absorption pipe 120 is filtered.

[0056] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the filter structure 170 includes a filter frame 172, multiple support frames 173, and a connecting block 174; the filter screen 171 is disposed on the filter frame 172. In an embodiment, the filter screen 171 is arranged circumferentially and fixed by the filter frame 172, thereby enclosing and forming a filter cavity 170a. The support frames 173 provide stability, and multiple support frames 173 extend from the filter screen 171 toward the center of the filter structure 170 and connect to the connecting block 174. The connecting block 174 has a limiting hole, through which the water suction pipe 120 extends into the filter cavity 170a. After the insertion pipe passes through the limiting hole, the water suction pipe 120 enters the filter cavity 170a, further preventing the water suction pipe 120 from detaching from the filter cavity 170a.

[0057] like Figure 4 As shown, the filter structure 170 is a hollow prism structure, with each side face serving as a filter screen 171 and each edge serving as a filter frame 172. The top surface of the prism serves as a support frame 173 and a connecting block 174. The bottom surface of the prism is closed and abuts against the second box wall 112. In some embodiments, the filter structure 170 may also be a hollow cylindrical structure, with its circumference serving as a filter screen 171, its top circumference serving as a filter frame 172, and the top also having a support frame 173 and a connecting block 174.

[0058] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the dryer 1 also includes a door seal 180; the door seal 180 has a mounting hole; the nozzle 160 is disposed in the mounting hole. In this embodiment, the door seal 180 is used to house the door of the dryer 1. The nozzle 160 is installed in the mounting hole of the door seal 180, thereby fixing the nozzle 160.

[0059] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the door seal 180 is provided with a connecting post 181, and the connecting post 181 has a first connecting hole; the nozzle 160 includes a connecting lug 161, and the lug 161 is provided with a second connecting hole; the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are connected by a connector. The first connecting hole and the second connecting hole can be threaded holes, and the connector can be a threaded connector. The connecting post 181 is located near the mounting hole or at the edge of the mounting hole.

[0060] In this embodiment, the connecting posts 181 can be arranged circumferentially and evenly around the mounting holes.

[0061] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, the nozzle 160 is mounted on the door seal 180 at an angle downwards. In this embodiment, the nozzle 160 is mounted at an angle downwards, and water vapor is sprayed downwards onto the clothes inside the roller 200.

[0062] As an optional implementation of the above embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the dryer 1 further includes: a housing 210, with the roller 200 disposed within the housing 210; a base 190 disposed at the bottom of the housing 210; and a water tank 110, a water pump 130, and an atomizer 140 disposed on the base 190. In this embodiment, the housing 210 is the outer shell of the dryer 1, defining a receiving cavity. The roller 200 is rotatably disposed inside the housing 210. The base 190 is also provided at the bottom of the housing 210. The base 190 is fixedly connected to the housing 210, typically using threaded fasteners. The water tank 110, the water pump 130, and the atomizer 140 are all fixed to the base 190. In some embodiments, a portion of the water tank 110 can be a part of the structure of the base 190, that is, the water storage cavity can be a portion of the water storage area on the base 190. The base 190 can be equipped with a mounting structure for the water pump 130 and the atomizer 140, such as a threaded connecting post 181, for fixing the water pump 130 and the atomizer 140 to the threaded connecting post 181 by threaded parts.

[0063] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the content of the specification and drawings of this application under the concept of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A clothes dryer characterized by, The dryer comprises: a water storage box having a water storage cavity for storing condensed water generated by the dryer; a water suction pipeline in communication with the water storage cavity; a water pump arranged on the water suction pipeline; an atomizer in communication with the water suction pipeline and configured to atomize the condensed water into water vapor; a gas supply pipeline in communication with the atomizer; a nozzle connected with the gas supply pipeline and configured to spray the water vapor into a drum of the dryer.

2. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, wherein The dryer further comprises a filter structure arranged in the water storage cavity. The filter structure comprises a filter screen enclosing a filter cavity; and a water suction port of the water suction pipeline extends into the filter cavity.

3. The clothes dryer according to claim 2, wherein The water storage box comprises a first box wall having a protruding column extending towards the water storage cavity; and the protruding column abuts against the filter structure.

4. The clothes dryer according to claim 3, wherein The protruding column has an insertion channel through which the water suction pipeline extends into the filter cavity; and / or the first box wall is a detachable top cover of the water storage box.

5. The clothes dryer according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The water storage box comprises a second box wall arranged opposite to the first box wall; and opposite end faces of the filter structure abut against the protruding column and the second box wall, respectively.

6. The clothes dryer according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The filter structure comprises a filter frame, a plurality of support frames and a connecting block; and the filter screen is arranged on the filter frame. The plurality of support frames extend from the filter screen towards a center of the filter structure and connect the connecting block. The connecting block has a limiting hole through which the water suction pipeline extends into the filter cavity.

7. The clothes dryer of claim 1, wherein The dryer further comprises a door seal; the door seal is provided with a mounting hole; and the nozzle is arranged in the mounting hole.

8. The clothes dryer of claim 7, wherein the first and second air flow paths are defined by a single air flow path. The door seal is provided with a connecting column having a first connecting hole; the nozzle comprises a connecting lug having a second connecting hole; and the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are connected by a connecting member.

9. The clothes dryer of claim 7, wherein the first and second air flow paths are defined by a single air flow path. The nozzle is obliquely downwardly arranged on the door seal.

10. The clothes dryer of claim 1, wherein, The dryer further comprises: a box body in which the drum is arranged; a base arranged at a bottom of the box body; and the water storage box, the water pump and the atomizer are arranged on the base.

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