Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electrical equipment, and particularly relates to clothes treatment equipment. A drying module of the clothes processing equipment is located at the top of the clothes processing equipment, a second barrel is located below the drying module, a first barrel is located below the second barrel, a first connecting part of an air outlet pipeline is connected with the first barrel, a second connecting part of the air outlet pipeline is connected with the second barrel, and a third connecting part of the air outlet pipeline is connected with the drying module. The first ventilation part is arranged in the ventilation part and located at the third connecting part, the first ventilation part is provided with a first air inlet, a first air outlet and a second air outlet which communicate with one another, the first air inlet communicates with the drying module, the first air outlet communicates with the first connecting part of the air outlet pipeline, and the second air outlet communicates with the second connecting part of the air outlet pipeline; the valve is located in the ventilation part and rotates to block the first air inlet, the first air outlet or the second air outlet. The air flow distribution of the drying module can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of electrical equipment technology, specifically relating to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, when a garment processing device with a dual-drum and drying function is running, the washing programs executed by the two drums may be inconsistent when both drums are running simultaneously. For example, one drum may perform washing and shaping while the other drum performs drying and shaping. However, both drums are supplied with drying airflow by the same drying module, which causes the timing of the drying module providing drying airflow to the two drums to be inconsistent. Therefore, the airflow distribution of the drying module of the garment processing device is a technical problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a garment processing device designed to at least partially solve the airflow distribution of the drying module, in order to adapt to the operating conditions of the two drums of the garment processing device.

[0004] This application provides a garment processing device, comprising: a drying module located at the top of the garment processing device; a second cylinder located below the drying module; a first cylinder located below the second cylinder; and an air outlet duct, including a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion of the air outlet duct is connected to the first cylinder, the second connecting portion of the air outlet duct is connected to the second cylinder, and the third connecting portion of the air outlet duct is connected to the drying module; a first ventilation section disposed within the third connecting portion, the first ventilation section having a communicating first air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet, the first air inlet being connected to the drying module, the first air outlet being connected to the first connecting portion of the air outlet duct, and the second air outlet being connected to the second connecting portion of the air outlet duct; and a valve located within the ventilation section, wherein the valve is rotated to block the first air inlet, the first air outlet, or the second air outlet.

[0005] The garment processing equipment provided in this application, when the first and second drums are in different operating programs, controls the valve to rotate in the ventilation section to block the first or second air outlet, thereby opening the air outlet connected to the drum performing the drying and shaping process, introducing the drying airflow generated by the drying module into the drum performing the drying program, or closing the air outlet connected to the drum performing other programs to prevent the drying airflow from being introduced into the drum performing other programs, so as to meet the airflow distribution of the drying module.

[0006] In a second aspect, this application provides a garment processing device, comprising: a drying module located at the top of the garment processing device; a first cylinder located below the drying module; a second cylinder located below the first cylinder; and a ventilation duct, including a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion of the air inlet duct is connected to the first cylinder, the second connecting portion of the air inlet duct is connected to the second cylinder, and the third connecting portion of the air inlet duct is connected to the air inlet end of the drying module; wherein the third connecting portion has a communicating air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet; and a valve that rotates within the third connecting portion to adjust the airflow of the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

[0007] The garment processing equipment provided in this application controls the rotation of a valve at the third connection of the ventilation duct, and uses the rotating valve core to adjust the airflow of the first and second air outlets at the third connection to meet the airflow distribution of the drying module. Attached Figure Description

[0008] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, 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 the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0009] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the airflow distribution device in a first working state is shown in one or more embodiments of this application;

[0010] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The diagram shows the airflow distribution device in its second working state.

[0011] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The diagram shows the airflow distribution device in its third operating state.

[0012] Figure 4 It shows Figures 1-3 A schematic diagram of the valve structure in the diagram;

[0013] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a valve equipped with a first seal is shown.

[0014] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 Front view diagram;

[0015] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the AA cross-section;

[0016] Figure 8 It shows Figure 5 Another structural diagram from another perspective;

[0017] Figure 9 It shows Figure 6 BB cross-sectional diagram;

[0018] Figure 10 An assembly schematic diagram of the airflow distribution device in one or more embodiments of this application is shown;

[0019] Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 An explosion diagram;

[0020] Figure 12 It shows Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the ventilation section in the diagram;

[0021] Figure 13 It shows Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structural arrangement of the second end of the valve in the diagram;

[0022] Figure 14 An exploded view of the assembly of the drive component and the valve is shown;

[0023] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to one or more embodiments of this application is shown;

[0024] Figure 16 It shows Figure 15 Internal diagram;

[0025] Figure 17 A schematic flowchart of a control method for a garment processing device according to this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 18 A logical diagram of the garment processing device provided in this application is shown;

[0027] Figure 19 A control block diagram of the garment processing equipment provided in this application is shown.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] Airflow distribution device-10, first airflow distribution device-10a, second airflow distribution device-10b;

[0030] Ventilation section-100, ventilation cavity-101, air inlet-102, air outlet-103, first air outlet-1031, second air outlet-1032, support hole-104, connecting ear plate-105;

[0031] Valve-200, distribution chamber-201, vent-202, first vent-2021, second vent-2022, third vent-2023, blocking part-203, first connecting groove-204, second connecting groove-205, support shaft-206, connecting shaft-207, connecting part-2071, bushing-208, reinforcing rib-209, connecting column-210;

[0032] First seal - 300;

[0033] Second seal - 400;

[0034] Drive unit-500, base-501, motor-502;

[0035] Assembly parts - 600;

[0036] Trigger element-700, trigger protrusion-701, bend-702;

[0037] Location confirmation document - 800;

[0038] Drying module -20;

[0039] First cylinder - 3001, second cylinder - 3002;

[0040] Air outlet duct -40, first connecting part -4001, second connecting part -4002, third connecting part -4003;

[0041] Air inlet duct -50, fourth connection -5001, fifth connection -5002, sixth connection -5003;

[0042] Controller-60;

[0043] Temperature sensor -70. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand this application, the technical solutions in 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.

[0045] Traditionally, a washing machine is a household appliance used to wash clothes. However, as living standards have improved, consumers' demands for washing machines have increased. Different sizes, types, and materials of clothing require different washing environments. Therefore, twin-tub washing machines have been introduced to the market, allowing a single machine to wash different types of clothing.

[0046] In related technologies, when a garment processing device with a dual-drum and drying function is running, the washing programs performed by the two drums may be inconsistent when both drums are running simultaneously. For example, one drum may perform washing and shaping while the other drum performs drying and shaping. However, both drums are supplied with drying airflow by the same drying module, which in turn causes the timing of the drying module providing drying airflow to the two drums to be inconsistent. Therefore, the airflow distribution of the drying module in the garment processing device is a technical problem that needs to be solved.

[0047] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides an airflow distribution device, a clothing processing equipment and its control method, which aims to solve the airflow distribution of the drying module to at least a certain extent, so as to adapt to the operation of the two drums of the clothing processing equipment.

[0048] The design concept of this application is as follows: An airflow distribution device connects the drying module and two drums of a garment processing equipment. When both drums are running a drying program, the airflow distribution device is controlled in a first operating state, allowing the drying module to communicate with both drums, and the drying airflow generated by the drying module is delivered to both drums. When one drum is running a drying program, the airflow distribution device is controlled in a second operating state, allowing the drying module to communicate with the drum running the drying program, while isolating the drying module from the other drum, and the drying airflow generated by the drying module is delivered to the drum running the drying program. When neither drum is running a drying program, the airflow distribution device is controlled in a third operating state, isolating the drying module from the two drums, and the drying airflow generated by the drying module is not delivered to the two drums. Based on this design concept, and through the attached... Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 14 The specific details of the airflow distribution device are further described.

[0049] Figure 1 This illustration shows a schematic diagram of the airflow distribution device in a first state according to one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The diagram shown illustrates the airflow distribution device in its second state. Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The diagram shows the airflow distribution device in its third state. (Combined with...) Figures 1-3The airflow distribution device 10 includes a ventilation section 100, which has a communicating air inlet 102 and an air outlet 103. The drying airflow generated by the drying module is injected into the ventilation section 100 through the air inlet 102 and then led out to the corresponding communicating cylinder through the air outlet 103. Therefore, when the cylinder is in different operating programs, opening or closing the air outlet 103 communicating with the cylinder can introduce the drying airflow into the cylinder performing the drying program, or prevent the drying airflow from being introduced into the cylinder performing other programs.

[0050] Combination Figures 1-3 In one embodiment, the ventilation section 100 has a columnar structure and a ventilation cavity 101, which is also columnar. An air inlet 102 and an air outlet 103 are spaced apart on the periphery of the ventilation section 100 and are both connected to the ventilation cavity 101. In another embodiment, the ventilation section 100 may also have a frustum-shaped, square, or other structural form, and the ventilation cavity 101 within the ventilation section 100 may also be frustum-shaped, allowing the components within the ventilation cavity 101 to rotate around the central axis of the ventilation cavity 101.

[0051] Combination Figures 1-3 In one embodiment, the air inlet 102 on the periphery of the ventilation section 100 is used to communicate with the output end of the drying module. Two air outlets 103 are provided at intervals on the periphery of the ventilation section 100. The two air outlets 103 are defined as the first air outlet 1031 and the second air outlet 1032, respectively. The cylinder communicating with the first air outlet 1031 is defined as the first cylinder, and the cylinder communicating with the second air outlet 1032 is defined as the second cylinder.

[0052] Combination Figures 1-3 The airflow distribution device 10 provided in this application also includes a valve 200, which is rotatably connected within the ventilation section 100, i.e., the valve 200 is rotatably connected within the ventilation chamber 101. During valve rotation, the valve blocks either the first air outlet 1031 or the second air outlet 1032 to achieve the aforementioned airflow distribution purpose. Specifically, when the valve 200 blocks the first air outlet 1031, the air inlet 102 communicates with the second air outlet 1032; and when the valve 200 blocks the second air outlet 1032, the air inlet 102 communicates with the first air outlet 1031.

[0053] Figure 4 It shows Figures 1-3The diagram shows the structure of valve 200. Valve 200 has a built-in distribution chamber 201. Ventilation ports 202, communicating with the distribution chamber 201, are spaced apart on the periphery of valve 200. The portion of valve 200 without ventilation ports 202 is defined as a blocking part 203. During the rotation of valve 200 within the ventilation chamber 101, the blocking part 203 partially blocks the air inlet 102 or a certain air outlet 103. The opening of the ventilation ports 202 of valve 200 connected to the air inlet 102 or a certain air outlet 103 of ventilation section 100 decreases, thereby adjusting the airflow at the air outlet 103 of ventilation section 100.

[0054] That is, when valve 200 partially blocks the first air outlet 1031, the second air outlet 1032 is connected to the air inlet 102, and the airflow of the second air outlet 1032 is greater than the airflow of the first air outlet 1031, thereby increasing the airflow of the cylinder connected to the second air outlet 1032; and when valve 200 partially blocks the second air outlet 1032, the airflow of the first air outlet 1031 is greater than the airflow of the second air outlet 1032, thereby increasing the airflow of the cylinder connected to the first air outlet 1031.

[0055] It should be noted that airflow refers to the volume of gas transported through the pipeline per unit time. By adjusting the airflow at the air outlet 103 of the ventilation section 100, the airflow introduced into the cylinder can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the drying temperature inside the cylinder and ensuring the drying effect.

[0056] Combination Figure 4 In one embodiment, three vents 202 are provided at intervals around the valve 200. The three vents 202 are defined as a first vent 2021, a second vent 2022 and a third vent 2023 in a counterclockwise direction along the circumference of the valve 200. The periphery of the valve 200 between the first vent 2021 and the second vent 2022 is defined as the blocking part 203 of the valve 200.

[0057] Combination Figure 1 When both cylinders are performing the drying program, the control valve 200 rotates in the ventilation chamber 101. The first ventilation port 2021 of the valve 200 is connected to the air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100, the second ventilation port 2022 of the valve 200 is connected to the first air outlet 1031 of the ventilation section 100, and the third ventilation port 2023 of the valve 200 is connected to the second air outlet 1032 of the ventilation section 100. The airflow distribution device 10 is in the first working state so that the drying module is connected to the two cylinders and the drying airflow generated by the drying module is delivered to the two cylinders.

[0058] Combination Figure 2When one of the cylinders is performing the drying process, the control valve 200 rotates within the ventilation chamber 101. The second vent 2022 of the valve 200 is connected to the air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100. The blocking part 203 of the valve 200 blocks the first air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100. The first vent 2021 of the valve 200 is connected to the first air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100. The airflow distribution device 10 is in a second working state, so that the drying airflow generated by the drying module is delivered to the same... The second cylinder is connected to the first air inlet 102; or, the third vent 2023 of the valve 200 is connected to the air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100, the second vent 2022 of the valve 200 is connected to the air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100, the blocking part 203 of the valve 200 blocks the first air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100, and the airflow distribution device 10 is also in the second working state, so that the drying airflow generated by the drying module is transported to the first cylinder connected to the first air inlet 102 through the airflow distribution device 10.

[0059] Combination Figure 3 When neither of the two cylinders is performing the drying process, the control valve 200 rotates in the ventilation chamber 101, and the blocking part 203 of the valve 200 blocks the air inlet 102 of the ventilation part 100 so that the airflow distribution device 10 is in the third working state, so that the drying module is isolated from the two cylinders and the drying airflow generated by the drying module is not delivered to the two cylinders.

[0060] Combination Figure 4 In one embodiment, the three vents 202 and the blocking part 203 can be arranged at equal angles around the central axis of the valve 200. By controlling the valve 200 to rotate 90°, the airflow distribution device 10 can be in different working states. In another embodiment, the three vents 202 and the blocking part 203 can also be arranged at unequal angles around the central axis of the valve 200. By controlling the valve 200 to rotate at corresponding angles, the airflow distribution device 10 can also be in different working states.

[0061] Combination Figure 4 In this application, the valve 200 has a shape consistent with the ventilation cavity 101. In one embodiment, the valve 200 is a columnar structure that matches the ventilation cavity 101. In another embodiment, the valve 200 is a frustoconical structure that matches the ventilation cavity 101; this application is not limited to this.

[0062] To prevent the drying airflow from leaking between the outer periphery of the valve 200 and the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101, this application also provides a sealing element between the valve 200 and the ventilation part 100, that is, the sealing element is provided between the outer periphery of the valve 200 and the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101.

[0063] Figure 5A schematic diagram of the structure of valve 200 equipped with first seal 300 is shown. Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 Front view diagram, Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the AA cross-section. Combined with... Figures 5-7 In one embodiment, a first sealing element 300 is connected to the outer peripheral side of the valve 200. The first sealing element 300 is parallel to the axial direction of the valve 200, and its length is approximately the same as the axial length of the valve 200. The first sealing element 300 is connected to both sides of the vent 202 of the valve 200. This prevents leakage of the drying airflow between the outer peripheral side of the valve 200 and the inner side of the ventilation cavity 101 when the vent 202 of the valve 200 is connected to the air inlet 102 or air outlet 103 of the ventilation section 100. Specifically, a first connecting groove 204 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the valve 200. This first connecting groove 204 is arranged along the length of the valve 200, and its cross-section is T-shaped. The first sealing element 300 is also T-shaped and is embedded in the first connecting groove 204. The head of the first sealing element 300 protrudes from the outer peripheral side of the valve 200 and flexibly abuts against the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101.

[0064] In another embodiment, the first seal 300 can also be connected to the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101, or the first seal 300 can be connected to both the outer periphery of the valve 200 and the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101, which can also achieve the technical effect of preventing the drying airflow from leaking between the outer periphery of the valve 200 and the inner side of the ventilation cavity 101. With the first seal 300 connected to the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101, the first seal 300 is connected to both sides of the air inlet 102 and the air outlet 103. As for the arrangement of the first seal 300 on the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101, the arrangement of the first seal 300 on the outer wall of the valve 200 can be referred to, and will not be elaborated here.

[0065] Figure 8 It shows Figure 5 Another structural diagram from the perspective of Figure 9 It shows Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the BB cross-section. Combined with... Figure 8 as well as Figure 9In one embodiment, a second sealing element 400 is provided between the outer peripheral sides of both axial ends of the valve 200 and the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101 to prevent the drying airflow from leaking between the end of the valve 200 and the inner side of the ventilation cavity 101. In a specific implementation, an annular second connecting groove 205 is provided on the outer peripheral sides of both axial ends of the valve 200. The cross-section of the second connecting groove 205 is also T-shaped. The second sealing element 400 is also T-shaped. The second sealing element 400 is embedded in the second connecting groove 205. The head of the second sealing element 400 protrudes from the outer peripheral side of the valve 200 and flexibly abuts against the inner wall of the ventilation cavity 101.

[0066] Combination Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 Each first seal 300 has its two ends along its length abutting against the second seal 400 at both ends along the axial direction of the valve 200, so that the valve 200 is constructed with multiple chambers corresponding to the vents 202 through the first seal 300 and the first seal 300. Each chamber is provided with a corresponding vent 202 so that airflow can be independently output or input.

[0067] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the airflow distribution device in one or more embodiments of this application is shown. (In conjunction with...) Figure 10 The airflow distribution device 10 also includes a drive unit 500, which is connected to the valve 200 to drive the valve 200 to rotate within the ventilation chamber 101. Now, by means of the attached... Figure 10 -Appendix Figure 13 The specific details of the connection between the drive component 500 and the valve 200 are further described.

[0068] Figure 11 It shows Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the explosion. Combined with... Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 In one embodiment, the drive member 500 is disposed on the outside of the ventilation section 100. The drive member 500 has a rotatable output section, which is connected to the valve 200 to drive the valve 200 to rotate within the ventilation chamber 101. In another embodiment, the drive member 500 may also be disposed within the ventilation section 100, and this application does not limit this.

[0069] Combination Figure 10 as well as Figure 11According to one embodiment of this application, the drive unit 500 includes a base 501 and a motor 502. The base is connected to the ventilation section 100, and the motor 502 is connected to the side of the base 501 facing away from the ventilation section 100. The drive shaft of the motor 502 is connected to a valve 200, and the drive shaft of the motor 502 is configured as the output of the drive unit 500 to drive the valve 200 to rotate within the ventilation section 100. In a specific implementation, the base 501 has a columnar structure, and a plurality of connecting lugs 105 are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the base 501. The plurality of connecting lugs 105 are connected to the outer side of the second end of the ventilation cavity 101. The drive shaft of the drive unit 500 passes through the end of the base and is connected to the valve 200.

[0070] Combination Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 In one embodiment, the motor 502 is an eccentric motor 502 to avoid interference with other components of the garment processing equipment. In another embodiment, the motor 502 may also be a concentric motor 502, depending on the internal layout of the garment processing equipment; this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0071] According to one embodiment of this application, the ventilation cavity 101 has opposing first and second ends along its axial direction, and the valve 200 also has opposing first and second ends along its axial direction. The first end of the valve 200 is rotatably connected to the first end of the ventilation cavity 101, and the second end of the valve 200 passes through the second end of the ventilation cavity 101 and is connected to the output portion of the drive member 500. Under the condition of controlling the rotation of the drive member 500, the output portion of the drive member 500 drives the valve 200 to rotate within the ventilation cavity 101 to open or close the air inlet 102 or ventilation opening 202 on the side wall of the ventilation cavity 101.

[0072] Figure 12 It shows Figure 10 A structural diagram of the ventilation section. (Combined with...) Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 According to one embodiment of this application, a support hole 104 is provided at the first end of the ventilation cavity 101, and a support shaft 206 is provided at the first end of the valve 200. The support shaft 206 is rotatably disposed within the support hole 104 of the ventilation cavity 101, and a bearing or a copper sleeve or other fitting 600 is provided between the support shaft 206 and the support hole 104 of the ventilation cavity 101 (in conjunction with...). Figure 8 and Figure 9 This improves the smoothness of rotation of the first end of valve 200 within the support hole 104 of ventilation cavity 101.

[0073] Figure 13 It shows Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structural arrangement of the second end of the valve. (Combined with...) Figure 13The second end of the valve 200 is provided with a connecting shaft 207, which passes through the second end of the ventilation cavity 101 and is connected to the output part of the drive member 500. Under the drive of the drive member 500, the connecting shaft 207 rotates synchronously with the output part of the drive member 500, thereby driving the valve 200 to rotate in the ventilation cavity 101 to open or close the air inlet 102 or ventilation port 202 on the side wall of the ventilation cavity 101.

[0074] Figure 14 An exploded view of the assembly of the drive component and the valve is shown. (Combined with...) Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 In one embodiment, a trigger 700 is connected to the connecting shaft 207, and a plurality of position confirmation elements 800 are provided on the ventilation section 100. During the rotation of the connecting shaft 207 by the driving member 500, the trigger 700 and the connecting shaft 207 rotate synchronously, and the trigger 700 triggers the position confirmation elements 800 to confirm the rotational position of the valve 200. In another embodiment, the trigger 700 may also be connected to the output section of the driving member 500. Now, by way of the appendix... Figure 13 and appendix Figure 14 The assembly details of the trigger 700 and the connecting shaft 207 are further described.

[0075] Combination Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 The second end of the valve 200 is also provided with a bushing 208, which is gapped on the outside of the connecting shaft 207. Multiple reinforcing ribs 209 are spaced between the bushing 208 and the outer periphery of the connecting shaft 207 to improve the reliability of the connection between the bushing 208 and the connecting shaft 207. During the rotation of the connecting shaft 207, the bushing 208 rotates synchronously with the connecting shaft 207.

[0076] Combination Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 In one embodiment, the connecting shaft 207 has a connecting portion 2071 protruding from the bushing 208. A trigger 700 is movably fitted onto the outer periphery of the connecting portion 2071. The trigger 700 is connected to the bushing 208. During the synchronous rotation of the bushing 208 and the connecting shaft 207, the trigger 700 rotates synchronously with both the bushing 208 and the connecting shaft 207. Specifically, the inner wall of the bushing 208 is provided with multiple connecting posts 210 spaced apart. The trigger 700 is connected to the multiple connecting posts 210 by bolts or other components. A trigger protrusion 701 is provided on the periphery of the trigger 700, triggering multiple position confirmation elements 800. In another embodiment, the trigger 700 can also be directly fixed to the outer periphery of the connecting portion 2071 by a key connection or other means; this application does not impose any limitations on this.

[0077] Combination Figure 13 as well as Figure 14Multiple position confirmation elements 800 are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the second end of the ventilation cavity 101. These position confirmation elements 800 are located within the base. The number of position confirmation elements 800 corresponds to the number of air inlets 102 and vents 202 on the ventilation section 100. Furthermore, each position confirmation element 800 and its corresponding air vent is located along the same axial direction as the ventilation section 100. A trigger element 700 and a blocking part 203 on the valve 200 are located in the same direction along the axial direction of the valve 200. During the rotation of the valve 200, the trigger element 700 rotates synchronously with the blocking part 203. When the trigger element 700 triggers a position confirmation element 800, the blocking part 203 of the valve 200 blocks the air inlet 102 and a specific vent 202 on the ventilation section 100 to adapt to different operating conditions of the cylinder.

[0078] Combination Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 In some embodiments, the position confirmation element 800 is a light-blocking sensor, and the trigger protrusion 701 on the periphery of the trigger element 700 has a bent portion 702, which can rotate to the center of the position confirmation element 800 to trigger the position confirmation element 800. In other embodiments, the position confirmation element 800 may also be a Hall sensor or a trigger switch, and this application does not limit it to these.

[0079] Based on the same design concept, in a second aspect of this application, this application also provides a garment processing device. Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to one or more embodiments of this application is shown. Figure 16 It shows Figure 15 An internal diagram. Combined with... Figure 15 as well as Figure 16 The garment processing equipment includes a drying module 20, a first drum 3001, a second drum 3002, an air outlet duct 40, and the aforementioned airflow distribution device 10. The drying module 20 has an air outlet end. The air outlet duct 40 includes a first connecting portion 4001, a second connecting portion 4002, and a third connecting portion 4003. The first connecting portion 4001 of the air outlet duct 40 connects to the first drum 3001, the second connecting portion 4002 connects to the second drum 3002, and the third connecting portion 4003 connects to the drying module. The aforementioned airflow... The distribution device 10 is arranged in the third connection part 4003 of the air outlet duct 40. The air inlet 102 of the ventilation part 100 is connected to the drying module 20. The first air outlet 1031 is connected to the first connection part 4001 of the air outlet duct 40, that is, the first air outlet 1031 is connected to the first cylinder 3001 through the first connection part 4001 of the air outlet duct 40. The second air outlet 1032 is connected to the second connection part 4002 of the air outlet duct 40, that is, the second air outlet 1032 is connected to the second cylinder 3002 through the second connection part 4002 of the air outlet duct 40.

[0080] The garment processing equipment provided in this application can open or close the air inlet 102 or air outlet 103 on the ventilation section 100 by rotating the valve 200 of the airflow distribution device 10 within the ventilation section 100. This allows for the introduction of drying airflow into the drum performing the drying program under different operating programs of the drum, or the prevention of the introduction of drying airflow into the drum performing other programs. This solves the technical problem of airflow distribution in the drying module 20 of the garment processing equipment.

[0081] Combination Figure 15 as well as Figure 16 In one embodiment, the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002 are arranged vertically, with the second cylinder 3002 positioned above the first cylinder 3001. The drying module 20 is also positioned above the second cylinder 3002. The air outlet of the drying module 20 is connected to the air inlet 102 of the airflow distribution device 10 via the third connecting part 4003 of the air outlet duct 40. The first air outlet 1031 of the airflow distribution device 10 is connected to the first cylinder 3001 via the first connecting part 4001 of the air outlet duct 40, and the second air outlet 1032 of the airflow distribution device 10 is connected to the second cylinder 3002 via the second connecting part 4002 of the air outlet duct 40. When the drying module 20 is working, the drying airflow generated is distributed by the airflow distribution device 10 and flows into at least one of the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002 that are executing the drying program, in order to dry the clothes inside the cylinder. In addition, the air inlet duct 50 has a three-way structure, and the first connecting part 4001, the second connecting part 4002, and the third connecting part 4003 of the air inlet duct 50 can all be the three ends of the air inlet duct 50. In another embodiment, the drying module 20 can also be disposed below the first cylinder 3001; in addition, the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002 can also be arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, with the drying module 20 disposed below or above the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0082] It should be noted that the garment processing equipment shown in this application can adjust the opening of the air outlet 103 of the ventilation section 100 by rotating the control valve 200 within the ventilation section 100, so as to input different amounts of drying airflow into the drum, thereby ensuring the temperature inside the drum and improving the drying efficiency. The specific adjustment method can be referred to the description below.

[0083] Figure 17 It shows Figure 16 Another structural diagram from a different perspective, combined with Figure 17In one embodiment, the garment processing equipment further includes an air inlet duct 50 and another airflow distribution device 10. For ease of description, the airflow distribution device 10 is defined as a first airflow distribution device 10a, and the other airflow distribution device is defined as a second airflow distribution device 10b. The air inlet duct 50 includes a fourth connecting portion 5001, a fifth connecting portion 5002, and a sixth connecting portion 5003. The fourth connecting portion 5001 of the air inlet duct 50 connects to the first cylinder 3001, the fifth connecting portion 5002 connects to the second cylinder 3002, and the sixth connecting portion 5003 connects to the drying module. The ventilation section 100 of the airflow distribution device 10b is located within the sixth connecting section 5003. The ventilation section 100 of the second airflow distribution device 10b has a first air outlet 1031, a second air outlet 1032, and an air inlet 102. The first air outlet 1031 connects to the fourth connecting section 5001, that is, the first air outlet 1031 connects to the first cylinder 3001. The second air outlet 1032 connects to the fifth connecting section 5002, that is, the second air outlet 1032 connects to the second cylinder 1032. The air inlet 102 connects to the drying module 20. The valve 200 of the airflow distribution device 10a is defined as the first valve, and the ventilation section of the airflow distribution device 10a is defined as the first ventilation section. The ventilation section 100 of the second airflow distribution device 10b is defined as the second ventilation section, the first air outlet 1031 is defined as the third air outlet, the second air outlet 1032 is defined as the fourth air outlet, and the air inlet is defined as the second air inlet.

[0084] The second airflow distribution device 10b operates on the same principle as the first airflow distribution device 10a, with the main difference being the direction of airflow. The air inlet 102 of the first airflow distribution device 10a connects to the air outlet of the drying module 20, while the air inlet 102 of the second airflow distribution device 10b connects to the air inlet of the drying module 20. During operation of the garment processing equipment, by controlling the rotation of the valve 200 of the second airflow distribution device 10b within the ventilation section 100, the air inlet 102 or the air outlet 103 on the ventilation section 100 can be opened or closed. This allows moisture in one of the drying drums to flow back into the drying module 20 without entering the other drum, ensuring the airflow follows a predetermined direction. Furthermore, the air outlet duct 40 also has a three-way structure, with the fourth connecting part 5001, the fifth connecting part 5002, and the sixth connecting part 5003 serving as the three ends of the air outlet duct 40. In another embodiment, the garment processing equipment may not include the second airflow distribution device 10b, and the air inlet of the drying module 20 may be directly connected to the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002 via two pipes respectively. The valve 200 of the second airflow distribution device 10b is defined as the second valve.

[0085] In one embodiment, the two air outlets 103 of the airflow distribution device 10 connected to the air outlet end of the drying module 20 are respectively connected to the front side of the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002, and the two air outlets 103 of the airflow distribution device 10 connected to the air inlet end of the drying module 20 are respectively connected to the rear side of the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002. That is, the cylinder of the clothing processing device has air inlet at the front and air outlet at the rear. In another embodiment, the two air outlets 103 of the airflow distribution device 10 connected to the air outlet end of the drying module 20 are respectively connected to the rear side of the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002, and the two air outlets 103 of the airflow distribution device 10 connected to the air inlet end of the drying module 20 are respectively connected to the front side of the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002. That is, the cylinder of the clothing processing device has air inlet at the rear and air outlet at the front. This application does not limit this.

[0086] Based on the same design concept, this application also provides another garment processing device, including a drying module 20, a first drum 3001, a second drum 3002, and a ventilation duct. The drying module 20 is located at the top of the garment processing device; the first drum 3001 is located below the drying module 20; the second drum 3002 is located below the first drum 3001; the ventilation duct includes a first connecting part, a second connecting part, and a third connecting part. The first connecting part of the ventilation duct is connected to the first drum 3001, the second connecting part of the ventilation duct is connected to the second drum 3002, and the third connecting part of the ventilation duct is connected to the drying module 20. The third connecting part has a communicating air inlet 102, a first air outlet 1031, and a second air outlet 1032. A valve rotates within the third connecting part to adjust the airflow of the first air outlet 1031 or the second air outlet 1032.

[0087] In another type of garment processing device, the ventilation channel can be an air inlet duct 50 or an air outlet duct 40. The third connecting part of the ventilation channel is equivalent to the ventilation part 100 of the airflow distribution device mentioned above. That is, the ventilation part of the airflow distribution device 10 is integrated into the third connecting part. The ventilation part 100 of the airflow distribution device 10 is through a part of the duct. The connection and principle of the other components can be referred to the relevant description of the garment processing device mentioned above. This application will not elaborate on them here.

[0088] Based on the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, in a third aspect of this application, this application also provides a control method for the garment processing equipment. Figure 17 This invention illustrates a flow chart of a control method for a garment processing device, in conjunction with... Figure 17 The control method includes:

[0089] S1: Obtain the washing program executed by the first drum 3001 and the second drum 3001;

[0090] S2: Determine whether the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3001 are executing the drying program;

[0091] S3: When one cylinder is performing a drying program, the control valve 200 rotates until one vent 202 of the valve 200 connects to the air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100, and one of the other two vents 202 of the valve 200 connects to the air outlet 103 of the cylinder performing the drying program. The circumferential side of the valve 200 blocks the air outlet 103 of the other cylinder, so that the drying module 20 and the cylinder performing the drying process are connected; for example: when the first cylinder 3001 is performing a drying program, the second When the second cylinder 3002 executes other programs, the control valve 200 rotates until the valve 200 blocks the second air outlet 1032. The drying airflow generated by the drying module 20 is then transported to the first cylinder 3001 through the air outlet pipe 40. When the second cylinder 3002 executes the drying program, the first cylinder 3001 executes other programs, and the control valve 200 rotates until the valve 200 blocks the first air outlet 1031. The drying airflow generated by the drying module 20 is then transported to the second cylinder 3002 through the air outlet pipe 40.

[0092] S4: When both the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3001 are executing the drying program, the control valve 200 rotates until one vent 202 of the valve 200 is connected to the air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100, and the other two vents 202 of the valve 200 are respectively connected to the air outlet 103 connected to the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002. That is, both the first air outlet 3001 and the second air outlet 3002 are opened, so that the drying module 20 is connected to the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002. The drying airflow generated by the drying module 20 is transported to the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002 through the air outlet pipe 40.

[0093] S5: When neither the first cylinder 3001 nor the second cylinder 3001 is executing the drying program, the control valve 200 is rotated until the circumference of the valve 200 blocks the air inlet 102 of the ventilation section 100, so that the drying module 20 and the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3002 are not connected; or, the drying module 20 is stopped.

[0094] The control method for the clothing processing equipment provided in this application obtains the washing program executed by the drum. If it is determined that the drum is executing a drying program, the control valve 200 rotates so that the air outlet 103 connected to the drum executing the drying program can output drying airflow to the corresponding drum. The air outlet 103 connected to the drum executing other programs cannot output drying airflow to the corresponding drum, so that the clothing processing equipment can operate normally.

[0095] Figure 18 A logical diagram of the garment processing device provided in this application is shown. (Combined with...) Figure 18 The garment processing equipment includes a controller 60, which is connected to the drive unit 500 of the first cylinder 3001, the second cylinder 3002 and the airflow distribution device 10, respectively, to control the valves 200 of the first cylinder 3001, the second cylinder 3002 and the airflow distribution device 10 to perform corresponding actions.

[0096] According to one embodiment of this application, obtaining the washing program executed by each drum specifically includes: based on the washing program selected by the user, the controller 60 can confirm the specific washing program executed by the drum at a certain stage.

[0097] According to one embodiment of this application, determining whether each drum is executing a drying program specifically includes: based on the washing program selected by the user, the controller 60 can confirm four washing conditions: the first drum 3001 executes a drying program, the second drum 3002 executes another program, or the first drum 3001 executes another program and the second drum 3002 executes a drying program, or both the first drum 3001 and the second drum 3002 execute a drying program, or neither the first drum 3001 nor the second drum 3002 executes a drying program. Then, based on the confirmed washing conditions, the controller 60 controls the airflow distribution device 10 to be in the corresponding working state, that is, to execute one of the subsequent steps S3-S5.

[0098] Combination Figure 18 The garment processing equipment includes a temperature sensor 70. Each drum is equipped with a temperature sensor 70, and each temperature sensor 70 is connected to a controller 60. The temperature sensor 70 acquires the real-time temperature inside each drum and sends the real-time temperature inside the drum to the controller 60. Based on the received real-time temperature inside the drum, the controller 60 controls the valve 200 to rotate and adjusts the opening of the air outlet 103 of the ventilation section 100 to input different amounts of drying airflow into the drum, so as to ensure the temperature inside the drum and improve the drying efficiency.

[0099] Based on the above description, the control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this application further includes:

[0100] S41: When both the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3001 are executing the drying program, the controller 60 can read the temperature sensor 70 inside each cylinder to obtain the real-time temperature inside each cylinder.

[0101] S42: Controller 60 determines whether the real-time temperature of the first cylinder 3001 and the second cylinder 3001 is lower than the set temperature;

[0102] S43: When the real-time temperature of a drum is lower than the set temperature, the control valve 200 rotates until the airflow through the air inlet 102 connected to the lower-temperature drum increases, thereby raising the real-time temperature inside the drum to the set temperature and ensuring the drying efficiency of the drum. For example, when the real-time temperature of the first drum 3001 is lower than the set temperature, the control valve 200 rotates until the opening area of ​​the first air outlet 1031 connected to the first drum 3001 increases, thereby increasing the airflow into the first drum 3001 and increasing the temperature inside the first drum 3001, ensuring the drying effect of the first drum 3001; when the real-time temperature of the second drum 3003 is lower than the set temperature, the control valve 200 rotates until the opening area of ​​the second air outlet 1032 connected to the second drum 3002 increases, thereby increasing the airflow into the second drum 3002 and increasing the temperature inside the second drum 3002, ensuring the drying effect of the second drum 3002.

[0103] S44: When the real-time temperatures of the first drum 3001 and the second drum 3001 are both lower than the set temperature, the drying module 20 is controlled to increase its power. The drying module 20 delivers a higher temperature drying airflow to both the first drum 3001 and the second drum 3001 so that the real-time temperature inside the first drum 3001 and the second drum 3001 rises to the set temperature, ensuring the efficiency of drying clothes in the first drum 3001 and the second drum 3002.

[0104] The control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this application can balance the output power of the drying module and the drying efficiency of the drum, that is, while ensuring the drying efficiency of the drum, it achieves the technical effect of energy saving and has good practicality.

[0105] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0106] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing 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 this application.

[0107] 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0108] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is 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, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0109] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The drying module is located at the top of the garment processing equipment; The second cylinder is located below the drying module; The first cylinder is located below the second cylinder; as well as An air outlet duct includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion. The first connecting portion of the air outlet duct is connected to the first cylindrical body, the second connecting portion of the air outlet duct is connected to the second cylindrical body, and the third connecting portion of the air outlet duct is connected to the drying module. The third connecting portion includes: A first ventilation section has a first air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. The first air inlet is connected to the drying module, the first air outlet is connected to a first connecting part of the air outlet duct, and the second air outlet is connected to a second connecting part of the air outlet duct. The first valve is located inside the first ventilation section. The first valve rotates to block the first air inlet, the first air outlet, or the second air outlet.

2. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, wherein, When the valve blocks the first air outlet, the first air inlet is connected to the second air outlet; When the valve blocks the second air outlet, the first air inlet is connected to the first air outlet; and... When the valve blocks the first air inlet, the first air inlet is blocked.

3. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 2, wherein, When the valve partially blocks the first air outlet, the second air outlet is connected to the first air inlet, and the airflow of the second air outlet is greater than that of the first air outlet. as well as When the valve partially blocks the second air outlet, the airflow through the first air outlet is greater than the airflow through the second air outlet.

4. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The valve has a first ventilation port, a second ventilation port, and a third ventilation port that are connected to each other; The valve rotates within the ventilation section. When the first ventilation port is connected to the first air inlet, the second ventilation port is connected to the first air outlet, and the third ventilation port is connected to the second air outlet. When the second vent is connected to the first air inlet, the valve blocks the first air inlet, and the first vent is connected to the first air inlet; When the third vent is connected to the first air inlet, and the second vent is connected to the first air inlet, the valve blocks the first air inlet.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, A seal is provided between the valve and the ventilation section.

6. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive unit having a rotatable drive shaft connected to the valve.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, wherein, The valve is connected to a connecting shaft at one axial end, and the connecting shaft is connected to the drive shaft of the drive component.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, wherein, A trigger is connected to the connecting shaft or the driving shaft, and a position confirmation element is provided on the ventilation part. During the rotation of the valve, the trigger rotates with the valve and triggers the position confirmation element.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, wherein, The driving component includes: The base is connected to the ventilation section; A motor is connected to the side of the base facing away from the ventilation section, and the drive shaft of the motor is connected to the connecting shaft.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: The air inlet duct includes a fourth connecting part, a fifth connecting part, and a sixth connecting part. The fourth connecting part of the air inlet duct is connected to the first cylinder, the fifth connecting part of the air inlet duct is connected to the second cylinder, and the sixth connecting part of the air inlet duct is connected to the drying module. The second ventilation section is located inside the sixth connecting section. The second ventilation section has a second air inlet, a third air outlet and a fourth air outlet that are connected. The third air outlet is connected to the fourth connecting section and the fourth air outlet is connected to the fifth connecting section. The second air inlet is connected to the drying module. as well as The second valve is located inside the second ventilation section. The second valve rotates to block the third air outlet or the fourth air outlet.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The fourth air outlet is connected to the first cylinder, the fourth air outlet is connected to the second cylinder, and the second air inlet is connected to the air inlet of the drying module.

12. A garment processing device, comprising: The drying module is located at the top of the garment processing equipment; The first cylindrical body is located below the drying module; The second cylinder is located below the first cylinder; as well as A ventilation duct includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion, and a third connecting portion. The first connecting portion of the ventilation duct is connected to the first cylindrical body, the second connecting portion is connected to the second cylindrical body, and the third connecting portion is connected to the air inlet of the drying module. The third connecting portion has a communicating air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. The valve rotates within the third connection to adjust the airflow through the first or second air outlet.

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