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, and a first barrel is located below the drying module; the second cylinder body is positioned below the first cylinder body; the first air distribution assembly comprises a first end, a second end and a third end, the first end of the first air distribution assembly is connected with the second barrel, the second end of the first air distribution assembly is connected with the first barrel, the third end of the first air distribution assembly is connected with the drying module, and the valve body is provided with an air inlet, a first air outlet and a second air outlet which communicate with one another; the valve plate is rotatably arranged in the valve body, and the valve plate rotates to block the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

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 be performing a washing program while the other is performing a drying program, but both drums are supplied with drying airflow by the same drying module. This 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. 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 first cylinder located below the drying module; a second cylinder located below the first cylinder; and a first air distribution assembly including a first end, a second end, and a third end, wherein the first end of the first air distribution assembly is connected to the second cylinder, the second end of the first air distribution assembly is connected to the first cylinder, and the third end of the first air distribution assembly is connected to the drying module; a valve body having a communicating air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet; and a valve plate rotatably disposed within the valve body, wherein the valve plate rotatably blocks either the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

[0005] The garment processing device provided in this application controls the valve plate of the first air distribution component to move within the valve body when the first and second drums are in different operating programs. This causes the valve plate to block the first or second air outlet, thereby opening or blocking the air outlet communicating with the drum. This allows the drying airflow to be introduced into the drum where the drying program is being executed, or the drying airflow to be blocked and introduced into the drum where the drying program is not being executed, thus satisfying the airflow distribution of the drying module. Attached Figure Description

[0006] 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.

[0007] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the air distribution assembly of this application is shown;

[0008] Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 The diagram shows the state of the valve plate of the air distribution assembly blocking one of the air outlets;

[0009] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the valve body of the air distribution assembly shown;

[0010] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the valve plate 4 is shown;

[0011] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 An explosion diagram;

[0012] Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the valve body of the air distribution assembly shown;

[0013] Figure 8 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drive component in the diagram;

[0014] Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 An explosion diagram;

[0015] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0016] Figure 11 A schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the linkage mechanism within the base is shown;

[0017] Figure 12 It shows Figure 11 A structural diagram of the position confirmation component;

[0018] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment of this application is shown;

[0019] Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 Internal diagram;

[0020] Figure 15 It shows Figure 14 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0021] Figure 16 A schematic flowchart of a control method for a garment processing device according to this application is shown;

[0022] Figure 17A logical diagram of the garment processing device provided in this application is shown.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] Air distribution assembly-10, first air distribution assembly-10a, second air distribution assembly-10b;

[0025] Valve body-100, valve cavity-101, air inlet-102, air outlet-103, first air outlet-1031, second air outlet-1032, mounting part-104, blocking part-105, support hole-106, through hole-107, through hole-108, assembly part-109, sealing groove-110, third seal-111, sealing sleeve-112, fourth seal-113;

[0026] Valve plate-200, connecting hole-201, support shaft-202, connecting shaft-203;

[0027] Seals-300, connectors-301;

[0028] Drive unit-400, base-401, motor-402;

[0029] Linkage mechanism-500, first link-501, second link-502, third link-503, limit shaft-504, clearance part-505, trigger part-506;

[0030] First position confirmation component-600a, second position confirmation component-600b, body-601, switch-602, sensing-603, process hole-604;

[0031] Drying module -20;

[0032] First cylinder -30;

[0033] Second cylinder -40;

[0034] Controller-50;

[0035] Temperature sensor -60. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] In related technologies, when a garment processing device with a dual-drum and drying function is running, the washing programs executed may be inconsistent when both drums are running simultaneously. For example, one drum may be performing a washing program while the other is performing a drying program, but both drums are supplied with drying airflow by the same drying module. This 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.

[0039] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides an air distribution component, 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.

[0040] The design concept of this application is as follows: By setting an air distribution component to connect the drying module and two drums of the garment processing equipment, when both drums are executing the drying program, the air distribution component is controlled to be in the first working state so that the drying module is connected to the two drums and the drying airflow generated by the drying module is delivered to the two drums; when one drum is executing the drying program, the air distribution component is controlled to be in the second working state so that the drying module is connected to the drum executing the drying program and is isolated from the other drum, and the drying airflow generated by the drying module is delivered to the drum executing the drying program.

[0041] Based on the above design concept, this application provides an air distribution assembly. The air distribution assembly uses a rotatable ground valve plate to block the air outlet of the valve body to achieve airflow distribution within the drying module. Now, by way of the attached... Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 12 Further details regarding the specific components of the air distribution unit are described.

[0042] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the air distribution assembly 10 of this application is shown. Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 The diagram shows a state where the valve plate 200 of the air distribution assembly 10 shown in the figure blocks one of the air outlets 103. (In conjunction with...) Figures 1-3The air distribution assembly 10 provided in this application includes a valve body 100 and a valve plate 200. The valve body 100 has a communicating air inlet 102 and two air outlets 103. The valve plate 200 is rotatably disposed within the valve body 100. The valve plate 200 can be controlled to rotate to block at least a portion of one of the air outlets 103, thereby adjusting the airflow of the air outlet 103. In actual use, depending on the different operating programs of the garment processing equipment's drum, the valve plate 200 is controlled to move within the valve cavity 101 to block one of the air outlets 103. This allows the opening or blocking of the air outlet 103 communicating with the drum, thereby introducing drying airflow into the drum performing the drying program, or blocking the introduction of drying airflow into the drum not performing the drying program, to meet the airflow distribution requirements of the drying module 20.

[0043] 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 valve body 100, the airflow introduced into the cylinder can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the drying temperature inside the cylinder and ensuring the drying effect.

[0044] For ease of description, the two air outlets 103 of the air distribution assembly 10 are designated as the first air outlet 1031 and the second air outlet 1032. (Combined) Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 In one embodiment, the valve body 100 is provided with a valve cavity 101. The air inlet 102 and the second air outlet 1032 of the valve body 100 can be arranged opposite each other on the periphery of the valve cavity 101. The first air outlet 1031 is disposed between the air inlet 102 and the second air outlet 1032. The angle between the plane containing the air inlet end of the first air outlet 1031 and the plane containing the air outlet end of the air inlet 102 and the air inlet end of the second air outlet 1032 is perpendicular to each other. In another embodiment, the angle between the plane containing the air inlet end of the first air outlet 1031 and the plane containing the air outlet end of the air inlet 102 and the air inlet end of the second air outlet 1032 can also be an acute angle or an obtuse angle, and this application does not limit this.

[0045] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the valve body 100 of the air distribution assembly 10 is shown. (Combined with...) Figure 4According to one embodiment of this application, the valve body 100 includes a mounting portion 104 disposed between two air outlets 103, and a valve plate 200 is rotatably connected to the mounting portion 104 so that the valve plate 200 can rotate between a first air outlet 1031 and a second air outlet 1032. The valve plate 200 can be controlled to rotate to block at least a portion of one of the air outlets 103. For example, the two air outlets 103 of the air distribution assembly 10 are connected to two cylinders respectively. The cylinder communicating with the first air outlet 1031 is defined as the first cylinder 30, and the cylinder communicating with the second air outlet 1032 is defined as the second cylinder 40. When both cylinders are executing the drying program, the control valve plate 200 rotates to the area between the air inlet end of the first air outlet 1031 and the air inlet end of the second air outlet 1032. The included angles between the valve plate 200 and the air inlet ends of the first and second air outlets are both acute angles. Both air outlets 103 of the valve body 100 are in the open state. At this time, the air distribution assembly 10 is in the first working state. The drying module 20 is connected to both cylinders, and the drying airflow generated by the drying module 20 is delivered to the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40 respectively. When one cylinder is performing a drying program, the control valve plate 200 rotates, covering the air outlet 103 connected to the cylinder that is not performing a drying program, thus opening the other air outlet 103. This connects the drying module 20 to the cylinder performing the drying program and isolates it from the cylinder that is not drying. The air distribution assembly 10 is in a second working state, and the drying airflow generated by the drying module 20 is delivered to the cylinder performing the drying program (as shown in the figures). When neither cylinder is performing a drying program, the drying module 20 can be stopped, and the drying module 20 will not generate a drying airflow.

[0046] Combination Figure 4 According to one embodiment of this application, at least a portion of the sidewall of the first air outlet 1031 and the second air outlet 1032 is a blocking portion 105 to block the rotation of the valve plate 200, causing the valve plate 200 to rotate to a set position. In a specific implementation, both the sidewalls of the first air outlet 1031 and the second air outlet 1032 are provided with baffles, which can be integrally formed with the sidewall of the air outlet 103. The middle of the baffle is open to allow the drying airflow to pass through, and the baffle is configured as the aforementioned blocking portion 105.

[0047] Combination Figures 2-4 According to one embodiment of this application, a sealing element 300 is provided on both sides of the valve plate 200, and the sealing element 300 abuts against the blocking part 105. When the valve plate 200 blocks a certain air outlet 103, the sealing element 300 on the side of the valve plate 200 facing the air outlet 103 abuts against the blocking part 105 of the air outlet 103 to prevent the drying airflow from flowing out from the side of the valve plate 200.

[0048] Figure 5A schematic diagram of the valve plate 200 is shown. Figure 6 An exploded view of the figure is shown. Referring to the figures, in one embodiment, the valve plate 200 has multiple connecting holes 201 spaced apart along its edge. The seals 300 disposed on both sides of the valve plate 200 are connected by multiple spaced-apart connectors 301. Each connector 301 corresponds to a connecting hole 201, and the multiple connectors 301 pass through the connecting holes 201 along the edge of the valve plate 200 at intervals, so as to assemble the fifth seal 300 on both sides of the edge of the valve plate 200. In another embodiment, the seals 300 can also be connected to the edge of the valve plate 200 by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, etc., and this application does not limit this.

[0049] Combination Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 According to one embodiment of this application, the valve plate 200 may have two or more seals 300 on one side to improve the sealing effect when the fifth seal 300 abuts against the blocking part 105. In addition, the fifth seal 300 may be inclined toward the outside of the valve plate 200 to block the drying airflow and further improve the sealing effect.

[0050] Combination Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 In this application, the valve plate 200 is provided with a support shaft 202 and a connecting shaft 203 at both ends of the side facing the mounting portion 104 of the valve body 100, for rotatable connection between the valve plate 200 and the valve body 100.

[0051] Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the valve body 100 of the air distribution assembly 10 shown is combined with... Figure 4 as well as Figure 7 According to one embodiment of this application, the mounting portion 104 of the valve body 100 has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end of the mounting portion 104 is provided with a support hole 106, and the support shaft 202 of the valve body 100 is rotatably connected to the support hole 106. The second end of the mounting portion 104 is provided with a through hole 107, and the connecting shaft 203 of the valve plate 200 is rotatably passed through the through hole 107 to connect with the output shaft of the drive member 400. Then, under the action of the power output of the drive member 400, the valve plate 200 is driven to rotate relative to the valve body 100, so that at least a portion of the valve plate 200 can block the first air outlet or the second air outlet. In order to make the valve plate 200 rotate smoothly, bearings or copper sleeves can be provided between the support shaft 202 and the support hole 106 of the valve body 100, and between the connecting shaft 203 and the through hole 107.

[0052] Figure 8 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the drive component 400. Figure 9 It shows Figure 8A schematic diagram of the explosion. Combined with... Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 According to one embodiment of this application, the drive member 400 includes a base 401 and a motor 402. The base 401 is connected to the valve body 100, and the motor 402 is connected to the side of the base 401 facing away from the valve body 100. The drive shaft of the motor 402 is connected to the connecting shaft 203 of the valve plate 200. The drive shaft of the motor 402 is configured as the output shaft of the drive member 400 to drive the valve plate 200 to rotate within the valve body 100.

[0053] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 Another structural diagram from the perspective of Figure 11 A schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the linkage mechanism 500 within the base 401 is provided. Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 In one embodiment, the drive shaft of motor 402 is connected to connecting shaft 203 via a linkage mechanism 500 to drive valve plate 200 to rotate. Motor 402 can be a DC motor 402, which continuously outputs forward rotation and causes valve plate 200 to reciprocate via linkage mechanism 500. In another embodiment, drive component 400 can also be directly connected to connecting shaft 203. In this case, motor 402 needs to be an AC motor 402 with forward and reverse rotation capabilities, which requires higher manufacturing costs. The following is a detailed description... Figure 10 -Appendix Figure 12 The specific assembly method of the linkage mechanism 500 connecting the drive component 400 and the connecting shaft 203 is further described.

[0054] Combination Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 According to one embodiment of this application, the linkage mechanism 500 includes a first link 501, a second link 502, and a third link 503. Each of the first link 501, second link 502, and third link 503 has a first end and a second end. The first end of the first link 501 is connected to the output shaft of the drive member 400. The second end of the first link 501 is rotatably connected to the first end of the second link 502. The second end of the second link 502 is rotatably connected to the third link 503. The third link 503 is connected to the connecting shaft 203. When the drive shaft of the motor 402 rotates forward, the first link 501 and the second link 502 rotate sequentially, thereby driving the third link 503 to reciprocate around the connecting shaft 203, which in turn drives the valve plate 200 to reciprocate within the valve body 100.

[0055] Combination Figure 10 as well as Figure 11According to one embodiment of this application, the second end of the second link 502 is rotatably connected to the middle of the third link 503, and the connecting shaft 203 is connected to the first end of the third link 503. In specific implementation, at least a portion of the cross-section of the connecting shaft 203 is non-circular, such as rectangular or elliptical. The first end of the third link 503 is provided with a connecting hole 201 that matches at least a portion of the connecting shaft 203, so that the connecting shaft 203 can be relatively fixedly connected to the first end of the third link 503, thereby allowing the connecting shaft 203 to rotate under the drive of the linkage mechanism 500, driving the valve plate 200 to reciprocate within the valve body 100.

[0056] Combination Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 In one embodiment, the third link 503 is provided with a limiting shaft 504, which is used to limit the swing of the second link 502 of the linkage mechanism 500. When the linkage mechanism 500 becomes loose, the second link 502 of the linkage mechanism 500 can abut against the limiting shaft 504. In a specific implementation, the limiting shaft 504 can be integrally formed on the first end of the third link 503, and the limiting shaft 504 can be coaxially arranged with the connecting shaft 203. In another embodiment, the limiting shaft 504 can also be arranged between the middle part of the third link 503 and the first end of the third link 503, and the limiting shaft 504 and the connecting shaft 203 are not coaxially arranged.

[0057] Combination Figure 11 The second link 502 has a clearance part 505 on the side facing the third link 503. When the linkage mechanism 500 is driven by the motor 402 of the drive member 400, causing the third link 503 to swing back and forth, the clearance part 505 of the second link 502 can avoid contact with the limiting shaft 504, allowing the third link 503 to rotate normally. If the linkage mechanism 500 becomes loose, the clearance part 505 can abut against the limiting shaft 504. In a specific implementation, a clearance groove is provided on the middle part of the second link 502 facing the third link 503. This clearance groove can be U-shaped or arc-shaped, and this clearance groove is configured as the clearance part 505.

[0058] Combination Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 In some embodiments, the air distribution assembly 10 further includes a first position confirming member 600a and a second position confirming member 600b. At least a portion of the first position confirming member 600a and the first air outlet 103 are located on the same plane, and at least a portion of the second position confirming member 600b and the second air outlet are located on the same plane. The third link 503 is provided with a triggering part 506. When the linkage mechanism 500 is driven by the motor 402 of the drive member 400, causing the third link 503 to reciprocate, the triggering part 506 of the third link 503 can trigger the first position confirming member 600a and the second position confirming member 600b to confirm the position of the valve plate 200.

[0059] Combination Figure 11 In specific implementation, the trigger part 506 is provided at the second end of the third link 503. When the link mechanism 500 is driven by the motor 402 of the drive member 400 to make the third link 503 swing back and forth, the trigger part 506 of the third link 503 also swings back and forth, thereby triggering two position confirmation members 600 at intervals to confirm the position of the valve plate 200.

[0060] Figure 12 It shows Figure 11 A structural diagram of the position confirmation component. (Combined with...) Figure 11 as well as Figure 12 In one embodiment, both the first position confirmation element 600a and the second position confirmation element 600b include a body 601, a switch part 602, and a sensing part 603. The body 601 is connected inside the base 401, and the switch part 602 is connected to the body 601. The sensing part 603 is connected to the body 601. The trigger part 506 of the third link 503 acts on the sensing part 603 to cause the sensing part 603 to micro-switch the switch part 602, thereby causing the position confirmation element 600 to generate a position signal, and thus confirming the position of the valve plate 200.

[0061] Combination Figure 12 The switch part 602 is a protruding structure that can be triggered by the sensing part 603 to generate a position signal. At least a portion of the sensing part 603 is elastic, with one end connected to the body 601 and the other end extending away from the body 601, so that the sensing part 603 is connected to the body 601 at an angle. The switch part 602 is disposed between the body 601 and the sensing part 603. During the reciprocating swing, the trigger part 506 of the third link 503 can abut against the sensing part 603, causing the sensing part 603 to move towards the body 601, and then to abut against the switch part 602. This causes the first position confirmation member 600a or the second position confirmation member 600b to generate a position signal, thereby confirming the position of the valve plate 200. When the trigger part 506 of the third link 503 is not abutting against the sensing part 603, the sensing part 603 returns to its initial position under the elastic reset action. In a specific implementation, the sensing part 603 can be a flexible plate-like structure with process holes 604 provided on it, thereby making at least part of the plate-like structure flexible.

[0062] In other embodiments, the first position confirmation element 600a or the second position confirmation element 600b may also be a microswitch, a Hall element, or an optocoupler sensor. When the first position confirmation element 600a or the second position confirmation element 600b is a microswitch, the sensing protrusion of the microswitch is configured as a sensing portion 603. When the trigger portion 506 of the third link 503 approaches the first position confirmation element 600a or the second position confirmation element 600b, the trigger portion 506 of the third link 503 abuts against the sensing protrusion of the first position confirmation element 600a or the second position confirmation element 600b to trigger the first position confirmation element 600a or the second position confirmation element 600b to generate a position signal. When the first position confirmation element 600a or the second position confirmation element 600b is a Hall element, at least a portion of the trigger portion 506 of the third link 503 is magnetic. When the trigger portion 506 of the third link 503 approaches the first position confirmation element... When the first position confirmer 600a or the second position confirmer 600b is activated, the magnetic portion of the triggering part 506 of the third link 503 triggers the first position confirmer 600a or the second position confirmer 600b to generate a position signal. When the first position confirmer 600a or the second position confirmer 600b is an optocoupler sensor, as the triggering part 506 of the third link 503 approaches the first position confirmer 600a or the second position confirmer 600b, the triggering part 506 of the third link 503 blocks at least a portion of the first position confirmer 600a or the second position confirmer 600b, and the first position confirmer 600a or the second position confirmer 600b is triggered and generates a position signal.

[0063] Based on the same design concept, in a second aspect of this application, this application also provides a garment processing device. Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment of this application is shown. Figure 14 It shows Figure 13 An internal schematic diagram is provided. Referring to the figures, the garment processing equipment includes a drying module 20, a first drum 30, a second drum 40, and the aforementioned air distribution assembly 10. The drying module 20 has an air inlet and an air outlet. The air distribution assembly 10 includes a first end, a second end, and a third end. A second air outlet 1032 on the valve body 10 connects to the first end of the air distribution assembly 10. The first end of the air distribution assembly 10 is connected to the second drum 40. A first air outlet 1031 on the valve body 10 connects to the second end of the air distribution assembly 10. The second end of the air distribution assembly 10 is connected to the first drum 30. An air inlet on the valve body 10 connects to the third end of the air distribution assembly 10. The third end of the air distribution assembly 10 is connected to the air outlet of the drying module.

[0064] The garment processing equipment provided in this application can open or close the first air outlet 1031 or the second air outlet 1032 on the valve body 100 by rotating the valve plate 200 of the air distribution assembly 10 within the valve body 100. This allows for the introduction of drying airflow into the drum that is performing the drying program, or the blocking of the introduction of drying airflow into the drum that is not performing the drying program, under different operating programs of the drum. This solves the technical problem of airflow distribution in the drying module 20 of the garment processing equipment.

[0065] Combination Figure 13 as well as Figure 14 In one embodiment, the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40 are arranged vertically, with the second cylinder 40 positioned above the first cylinder 30. The drying module 20 is also positioned above the second cylinder 40, meaning the drying module 20 is located at the top of the clothing processing equipment. The air outlet of the drying module 20 is connected to the air inlet 102 of the air distribution assembly 10. The two air outlets 103 of the air distribution assembly 10 are respectively connected to the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40. When the drying module 20 is working, the drying airflow generated is distributed by the air distribution assembly 10 and flows into at least one of the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40 that are executing the drying program, thereby drying the clothes inside the cylinder. In another embodiment, the drying module 20 may also be positioned below the first cylinder 30; alternatively, the two cylinders may be arranged side by side in a horizontal direction, with the drying module 20 positioned below or above the two cylinders. This application does not impose any limitations on this arrangement.

[0066] It should be noted that the garment processing equipment shown in this application can adjust the opening of the air outlet 103 of the valve body 100 by controlling the valve plate 200 to rotate within the valve body 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.

[0067] Figure 15 It shows Figure 14 Another structural diagram from a different perspective, combined with Figure 15 In one embodiment, the garment processing device further includes another air distribution assembly 10. For ease of description, the aforementioned air distribution assembly 10 is defined as a first air distribution assembly 10a, and the other air distribution assembly 10 is defined as a second air distribution assembly 10b. The second air distribution assembly 10b has the same structure as the first air distribution assembly 10a, and will not be described in detail here.

[0068] Combination Figure 15The air inlet 102 of the second air distribution assembly 10b is connected to the air inlet of the drying module 20 through the third end of the second air distribution assembly 10b. The second air outlet 1032 of the valve body 100 of the second air distribution assembly 10b is connected to the second cylinder 40 through the first end of the valve body 100 of the second air distribution assembly 10b. The first air outlet 1031 of the valve body 100 of the second air distribution assembly 10b is connected to the first cylinder 30 through the second end of the valve body 100 of the second air distribution assembly 10b. During the operation of the clothing processing equipment, by controlling the rotation of the valve plate 200 of the second air distribution assembly 10b within the valve body 100, the air inlet 102 or the air outlet 103 on the valve body 100 can be opened or closed. Consequently, the moisture in one cylinder of the drying program can flow back to the drying module 20 instead of entering the other cylinder, so that the airflow flows in a predetermined direction. In another embodiment, the garment processing device may not have a second air distribution component 10b, and the air inlet of the drying module 20 may be directly connected to the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40 through two pipes respectively.

[0069] In one embodiment, the two air outlets 103 of the first air distribution component 10a connected to the air outlet end of the drying module 20 are respectively connected to the front side of the two cylinders, and the two air outlets 103 of the second air distribution component 10b connected to the air inlet end of the drying module 20 are respectively connected to the rear side of the two cylinders. That is, the cylinders of the clothing processing device have air inlet on the front and air outlet on the rear. In another embodiment, the two air outlets 103 of the first air distribution component 10a connected to the air outlet end of the drying module 20 are respectively connected to the rear side of the two cylinders, and the two air outlets 103 of the second air distribution component 10b connected to the air inlet end of the drying module 20 are respectively connected to the front side of the two cylinders. That is, the cylinders of the clothing processing device have air inlet on the rear and air outlet on the front. This application does not limit this.

[0070] 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 16 This invention illustrates a flow chart of a control method for a garment processing device, in conjunction with... Figure 16 The control methods include:

[0071] S1: Obtain the washing program executed by each drum;

[0072] S2: Determine whether the drying program is being executed for each cylinder;

[0073] S3: When one of the cylinders is performing a drying program, the control valve plate 200 rotates, blocking the air outlet 103 connected to the other cylinder, allowing the drying module 20 to connect to the cylinder performing the drying program. The drying module 20 then supplies drying airflow to the cylinder performing the drying program. For example, when the first cylinder 30 is performing a drying program while the second cylinder 40 is not, the control valve plate 200 rotates until it blocks the second air outlet 1032, connecting the air inlet 102 and the first air outlet 1031. The drying airflow is then supplied to the first cylinder 20 via the air distribution assembly. When the second cylinder 40 is performing a drying program while the first cylinder 30 is not, the control valve plate 200 rotates until it blocks the first air outlet 1031, connecting the air inlet 102 and the second air outlet 1032. The drying airflow is then supplied to the second cylinder 30 via the air distribution assembly 10.

[0074] S4: When both cylinders are executing the drying program, the control valve plate 200 rotates and the valve plate 200 opens the two air outlets 103, so that the drying module 20 connects the two cylinders and the drying module 20 delivers drying airflow to both cylinders through the air distribution assembly 10.

[0075] S5: When neither of the two cylinders is executing the drying program, control the drying module 20 to stop running.

[0076] 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 valve plate 200 is controlled to rotate so that the air outlet 103 connected to the drum executing the drying program can output drying airflow to the corresponding drum, while the air outlet 103 connected to the drum not executing the drying program cannot output drying airflow to the corresponding drum, so that the clothing processing equipment can operate normally.

[0077] Figure 17 A logical diagram of the garment processing device provided in this application is shown. (Combined with...) Figure 17 The garment processing equipment includes a controller 50, which is connected to the drive unit 400 of the first cylinder 30, the second cylinder 40 and the air distribution assembly 10, respectively, to control the valve plate 200 of the first cylinder 30, the second cylinder 40 and the air distribution assembly 10 to perform corresponding actions.

[0078] 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 50 can confirm the specific washing program executed by the drum at a certain stage.

[0079] 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 50 can confirm four washing conditions: the first drum 30 is executing a drying program and the second drum 40 is not executing a drying program; or, the first drum 30 is not executing a drying program and the second drum 40 is executing a drying program; or, both the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 are executing a drying program; or, neither the first drum 30 nor the second drum 40 is executing a drying program. Then, based on the confirmed washing condition, the controller 50 controls the air distribution assembly 10 to be in the corresponding working state, that is, to execute one of the subsequent steps S2-S4. For details, please refer to the relevant description above, which will not be repeated here.

[0080] Combination Figure 17 The garment processing equipment includes a temperature sensor 60. Each drum is equipped with a temperature sensor 60, and each temperature sensor 60 is connected to a controller 50. The temperature sensor 60 acquires the real-time temperature inside each drum and sends the real-time temperature inside the drum to the controller 50. The controller 50 controls the valve plate 200 to rotate according to the received real-time temperature inside the drum, and adjusts the opening of the air outlet 103 of the valve body 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.

[0081] in addition, Figure 16 The control method shown also includes:

[0082] S41: When both the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40 are executing the drying program, the real-time temperature inside the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40 is obtained. The controller 50 can read the temperature sensor 60 inside the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40 to obtain the real-time temperature inside the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40.

[0083] S42: Controller 50 determines whether the real-time temperature of the first cylinder 30 and the second cylinder 40 is lower than the set temperature;

[0084] S43: When the real-time temperature of one drum is lower than the set temperature, the control valve plate 200 is activated. The valve plate 200 rotates away from the air outlet 103 connected to the lower-temperature drum until the angle between the valve plate and the plane of the air outlet 103 increases, thereby increasing the airflow through the air outlet 103. This increases the real-time temperature in the corresponding drum to the set temperature, ensuring the efficiency of drying clothes in the drum. For example, when the temperature in the first drum 30 is lower than the set temperature, the control valve plate 200 rotates away from the first air outlet 1031 until the angle between the valve plate 200 and the plane of the first air outlet 1031 is greater than the angle between the valve plate 200 and the plane of the second air outlet 1032, thereby increasing the airflow through the air outlet 103. When the temperature in the second cylinder 40 is lower than the set temperature, the valve plate 30 is rotated in the opposite direction until the angle between the valve plate 200 and the plane where the second air outlet 1032 is located is greater than the angle between the valve plate 200 and the plane where the first air outlet 1031 is located, so as to increase the airflow of the second air outlet.

[0085] S44: When the real-time temperatures of the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 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 the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 so that the real-time temperature inside the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 rises to the set temperature, ensuring the efficiency of drying clothes in the two drums.

[0086] The control method for the garment processing equipment provided in this application can balance the output power of the drying module 20 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.

[0087] In summary, the air distribution component, clothing processing equipment and control method provided in this application can solve the airflow distribution of the drying module to adapt to the operating conditions of the two drums of the clothing processing equipment, and can adapt to and adjust the real-time temperature changes of the two drums, which has great practical value.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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 first cylindrical body is located below the drying module; The second cylinder is located below the first cylinder; as well as A first air distribution assembly includes a first end, a second end, and a third end. The first end of the first air distribution assembly is connected to the second cylinder, the second end of the first air distribution assembly is connected to the first cylinder, and the third end of the first air distribution assembly is connected to the drying module. The third end of the first air distribution assembly includes: The valve body has a communicating air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet; and A valve plate is rotatably disposed in the valve body, and the valve plate rotates to block the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, When the valve plate rotates to block the first air outlet, the air inlet and the second air outlet are connected; When the valve plate rotates to block the second air outlet, the air inlet and the first air outlet are connected.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The valve plate can rotate between the first air outlet and the second air outlet to adjust the airflow between the first air outlet and the second air outlet.

4. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The valve body includes a mounting part disposed between the first air outlet and the second air outlet, and the valve plate is rotatably connected to the mounting part to block the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, wherein, At least a portion of the sidewalls of the first air outlet and the second air outlet are blocking portions to prevent the valve plate from rotating.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, wherein, The valve plate is provided with sealing elements on both sides, and the sealing elements abut against the blocking part.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, wherein, The sealing elements disposed on both sides of the valve plate are connected by a plurality of connectors arranged at intervals, and the plurality of connectors pass through the valve plate at intervals.

8. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: A driving component is connected to the valve plate, and the driving component drives the valve plate to at least partially block the first air outlet or the second air outlet.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, wherein, The valve plate is provided with a connecting shaft, and the driving component is connected to the connecting shaft through a linkage mechanism to drive the valve plate to rotate.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The linkage mechanism includes: A first link includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the first link is connected to the output shaft of the drive unit, and the second end of the first link is connected to the first end of the second link. The second link includes the first end and the second end; and The third link is connected to the second end of the second link, and the third link is connected to the connecting shaft.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The third link is provided with a limit shaft, which restricts the swing of the second link of the linkage mechanism.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, Also includes: The first position confirmation element corresponds to the first air outlet, and the first position confirmation element is at least partially located on the same plane as the first air outlet. as well as The second position confirmation element corresponds to the second air outlet, and at least part of the second position confirmation element and the second air outlet are located on the same plane. The third link includes a triggering part, which triggers the first position confirmation element and the second position confirmation element.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein, The third link includes a first end and a second end. The middle part of the third link is connected to the second end of the second link. The first end of the third link is connected to the connecting shaft. The second end of the third link is provided with the trigger part.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: The second air distribution component includes a first end, a second end, and a third end. The first end of the second air distribution component is connected to the second cylinder, the second end of the second air distribution component is connected to the first cylinder, and the third end of the second air distribution component is connected to the air inlet of the drying module.

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