Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a clothes processing device. The clothes processing device comprises a supporting mechanism, a barrel assembly and a heat pump system. The barrel assembly is located above the supporting mechanism, the barrel assembly comprises a first roller and at least two second rollers, the at least two second rollers are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction and located below the first roller, and the diameter of the second rollers is smaller than that of the first roller; the heat pump system is arranged below the first roller and at least used for providing hot air flow for the first roller, and at least part of the heat pump system is arranged between the two second rollers in the left-right direction. The design provides a basis for treating clothes in different areas, different rollers can operate independently, different types of clothes can be treated, and cross contamination is avoided. The clothes processing device further comprises a supporting mechanism, the supporting mechanism is arranged below the barrel assembly, and equivalently, the height of the barrel assembly is increased, so that a user can put and take the clothes more conveniently and comfortably.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing, and in particular to a clothes processing device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Clothes processing devices are indispensable household appliances in modern life, mainly including washing machines, clothes dryers and other equipment. These devices realize the functions of clothes cleaning, dewatering and drying through mechanical action, water flow circulation and hot air drying, greatly improving the convenience of people's life. Traditional clothes processing devices usually adopt single-cylinder design, that is, all clothes processing processes are completed in one washing drum or drying cylinder.

[0003] However, with the improvement of people's living standards and the enhancement of health consciousness, users' demands for clothes processing are also changing. Especially in the home environment, different types of clothes need to be processed separately to avoid cross contamination. For example, intimate clothes such as underwear and socks usually need to be processed separately to ensure hygiene and health. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Embodiments of the present application provide a clothes processing device, aiming to solve the problem that traditional single-cylinder washing machines or clothes dryers cannot realize separate processing of different types of clothes such as underwear and socks.

[0005] Embodiments of the present application provide a clothes processing device, comprising:

[0006] a support mechanism;

[0007] a drum assembly located above the support mechanism, the drum assembly comprising a first drum and at least two second drums, the at least two second drums being arranged in a left-right direction and located below the first drum, the diameter of the second drum being smaller than that of the first drum; and

[0008] a heat pump system arranged below the first drum and at least used for providing hot air flow to the first drum, at least part of the heat pump system being arranged between the two second drums in the left-right direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the projection of the first drum and at least one second drum overlaps in the up-down direction; and / or

[0010] the projection of the first drum and at least one second drum overlaps in the left-right direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second drum is provided with two;

[0012] Two of the second rollers are respectively located below and to the left and right of the first roller.

[0013] The two second rollers are symmetrically arranged about a symmetry plane in the left-right direction, and the rotation axis of the first roller is located in the symmetry plane.

[0014] In some embodiments, the support mechanism includes a laundry treatment apparatus, and the laundry treatment apparatus is a front-loading laundry treatment apparatus.

[0015] In some embodiments, the laundry treatment apparatus includes a third roller.

[0016] In some embodiments, the central axes of the third rollers are parallel to the central axis of the first roller and the central axes of the second rollers.

[0017] In some embodiments, the central axes of the third rollers and the central axis of the first roller are located in the same vertical plane.

[0018] The second rollers are provided in two, and the two second rollers are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane in the left-right direction.

[0019] In some embodiments, the laundry treatment apparatus further includes at least one fourth roller, the fourth roller has a diameter smaller than that of the third roller, and the fourth roller is arranged above and / or to the right of the third roller.

[0020] In some embodiments, at least one of the second rollers, the third rollers, and the fourth rollers is a washing roller.

[0021] In some embodiments, the second rollers are provided in two, and the fourth rollers are provided in two, and the two fourth rollers are arranged in the left-right direction.

[0022] In the left-right direction, the central axes of the second rollers and the fourth rollers located on the same side are located in the same vertical plane.

[0023] The laundry treatment apparatus in the embodiments of the present application arranges the first roller and at least two second rollers in the up-down direction, and arranges the heat pump system below the first roller and partially between the two second rollers. This design fully utilizes the vertical and horizontal space of the drum assembly, making the volume of the entire laundry treatment apparatus more compact. This helps to reduce the space occupied by the laundry treatment apparatus, making it more suitable for use in environments with limited space, such as small apartments or home laundry rooms.

[0024] Since the heat pump system is used to provide at least a hot air flow to the first drum, i.e. the first drum has a drying function, clothes drying can be efficiently completed by providing hot air to it through the heat pump system. The functions of the at least two second drums are not limited, which means that they can be diversified according to user needs. For example, they can be used for the processing of underwear, socks or clothes made of special materials. This design provides a basis for zoned processing of clothes, and different drums can be independently operated to process different types of clothes, avoiding cross contamination.

[0025] Further, the clothes processing device further comprises a supporting mechanism arranged below the drum assembly, which is equivalent to raising the height of the drum assembly, so that the user can be more convenient and comfortable when putting and taking clothes. The setting position of the second drum after being raised can match the height of the chest or waist of the human body, and be in a position easy to access. When using the second drum, the user does not need to bend over or stand on tiptoe to take or put clothes, reducing the physical burden of the user during operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained without creative labor.

[0027] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the clothes processing device provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0028] Figure 2 The structural schematic diagram of the clothes processing device provided by another embodiment of the present application is shown in the figure.

[0029] Explanation of reference signs:

[0030] 100, clothes processing device; 10, top clothes processing module; 11, first box body; 12, drum assembly; 121, first drum; 122, second drum; 13, heat pump system; 20, supporting mechanism; 21, second box body; 22, third drum; 23, fourth drum. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the following will further describe the present application in combination with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present application, and are not used to limit the present application.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1The present application provides a laundry treatment device 100, which refers to an apparatus for washing, drying and removing wrinkles on clothes in households and laundry stores. It includes various types such as washing machines, dryers, washer-dryers, clothes care machines and steam irons, etc. The main function of the laundry treatment device 100 is to provide a solution for clothes cleaning and care, keeping the clothes clean and tidy through different programs and functions such as washing, rinsing, dehydration and drying.

[0033] With the increasing improvement of people's living standards, people's requirements in all aspects are also getting higher and higher, especially in the aspect of laundry treatment. Modern consumers are no longer satisfied with simple processing, but begin to pursue more detailed and professional laundry care. For example, when processing clothes, people tend to classify them in detail according to the type, material and color of the clothes to ensure that each piece of clothes can get the most suitable cleaning and protection. Such classification not only includes outerwear, underwear and socks, but also involves clothes of different colors, and even clothes of different materials also need to be treated differently. Single-drum washing machines have gradually failed to meet the needs of consumers for efficient, energy-saving and personalized laundry treatment. Clothes of different materials, colors and dirt levels need different processing methods and maintenance conditions.

[0034] The present application provides a laundry treatment device 100, which includes a top laundry treatment module 10, the top laundry treatment module 10 includes a drum assembly 12, the drum assembly 12 includes a first drum 121 and at least two second drums 122, the first drum 121 has a first laundry treatment cavity and a first laundry access opening, the second drum 122 has a second laundry treatment cavity and a second laundry access opening, the first laundry access opening and the second laundry access opening can be arranged on the same side of the first cabinet 11, and the side facing the user is the front side of the laundry treatment device 100. When the user faces the laundry treatment device 100, the left side and the right side constitute the left-right direction. The up-down direction refers to the height direction of the laundry treatment device 100.

[0035] The at least two second drums 122 are arranged in the left-right direction with intervals, fully utilizing the space of the first cabinet 11 in the left-right direction, and the at least two second drums 122 are located below the first drum 121, that is, there are at least two second drums 122 arranged at intervals on the same horizontal plane. The number of second drums 122 can be two, three or four, or even more, which is not limited by the present application. By arranging the at least two second drums 122 below the first drum 121, the vertical space can be utilized, and the floor area of the laundry treatment device 100 can be reduced, which is particularly advantageous for space-limited environments such as household laundry rooms and small laundry stores.

[0036] The second rollers 122 arranged in the left-right direction can more evenly distribute the weight and vibration during operation, avoiding instability or damage of the clothes processing device 100 caused by concentrated load, thereby improving the structural stability and reliability of the clothes processing device 100. The left-right arrangement of the second rollers 122 makes it more convenient for users to load and unload clothes, without the need for extensive movement, improving the convenience and efficiency of operation.

[0037] It should be noted that "at least two second rollers 122 arranged in the left-right direction" does not strictly require the central axes of the at least two second rollers 122 to be completely located in the same horizontal plane, but allows for a certain deviation in the up-down direction.

[0038] The diameter of the second roller 122 is smaller than that of the first roller 121, i.e., the second roller 122 has a smaller capacity compared to the first roller 121. Understandably, the first roller 121 has a larger capacity compared to the second roller 122, which can be used to process large or heavy items (such as coats, bed sheets, and duvet covers). The second roller 122 is used to wash small batches or more delicate clothes, which can be used to process small items (such as underwear, socks, etc.), meeting the user's demand for partition processing. Due to the smaller size of the second roller 122, multiple second rollers 122 can be installed in a limited space, and the design of the second roller 122 allows users to choose different processing methods according to actual needs. For example, the second roller 122 can be used for quick washing or drying of small items, while the first roller 121 is used for processing regular clothes. This design increases the flexibility of the top clothes processing module 10, better meeting the diverse needs of users.

[0039] The multi-roller clothes processing device 100 allows users to process multiple batches of clothes at the same time, which can not only process more clothes, but also allow users to make more detailed classification processing according to the type, material, and color of the clothes, such as processing outerwear, underwear, socks, and clothes of different colors separately. This can avoid cross-infection and protect the color and material of the clothes from damage.

[0040] In some embodiments, the top garment treatment module 10 includes a first cabinet 11, which can be a square or rectangular body, and a drum assembly 12 arranged inside the first cabinet 11. The first cabinet 11 constitutes the outer shell and support structure of the garment treatment device 100, mainly responsible for accommodating and protecting the internal drum assembly 12 and other key components. The first cabinet 11 is usually made of durable materials such as metal or high-strength plastic, which not only provides sufficient structural strength but also effectively resists external physical impact and environmental erosion, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the garment treatment device 100. It should be noted that the first cabinet 11 can be first connected by support beams, and then four side panels are connected to form; or it can be a U-shaped cabinet, and then the front panel is closed to form the first cabinet 11.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 The garment treatment device 100 also includes a heat pump system 13, which converts heat from a low-temperature heat source to a high-temperature heat source through efficient energy conversion, thereby generating a high-temperature hot air flow for drying clothes. The heat pump system 13 can also recover and reuse the waste heat generated during the drying process, improving energy utilization efficiency.

[0042] The heat pump system 13 is installed in the first cabinet 11 and arranged below the first drum 121, and is at least used to provide a hot air flow to the first drum 121. Since the heat pump system 13 is at least used to provide a hot air flow to the first drum 121, the first drum 121 at least has a drying function, and the first drum 121 can be a drying drum or a washing and drying drum. By providing hot air to the heat pump system 13, efficient drying of clothes can be achieved. The heat pump system 13 is arranged close to the first drum 121, and the hot air flow can enter the first drum 121 more directly, reducing energy loss during transmission. This layout not only improves drying efficiency but also reduces energy consumption during equipment operation. So that the first drum 121 can efficiently dry clothes while maintaining the softness and neatness of the clothes.

[0043] The functions of the at least two second drums 122 are not limited, and the second drums 122 can be washing drums, drying drums, or washing and drying drums, which means they can be diversified according to user needs. For example, they can be used for the treatment of underwear, socks, or special material clothes. This design provides a basis for zoned garment treatment, and different drums can operate independently to handle different types of garments, avoiding cross-contamination.

[0044] Furthermore, at least a portion of the heat pump system 13 is positioned between the two second rollers 122 along the left-right direction, making full use of the gap between the second rollers 122. This reduces the vertical space occupied by the heat pump system 13 and the second rollers 122 within the limited volume, thus reducing the overall volume of the first housing 11. This improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the first housing 11 and makes the overall structural layout of the clothing handling device 100 more compact, avoiding unnecessary space waste. This compact layout allows the first housing 11 to achieve more functions within a limited space, improving overall space utilization efficiency.

[0045] Furthermore, the garment handling device 100 also includes a support mechanism 20. The top garment handling module 10 is located above the support structure. It can be understood that the support mechanism 20 supports the bottom of the cylinder assembly 12, which is equivalent to raising the height of the cylinder assembly 12. This makes it more convenient and comfortable for users to load and unload garments. The raised position of the second roller 122 can match the height of the human body's chest or waist, and is in an easily accessible position. When using the second roller 122, users do not need to bend over or stand on tiptoe to pick up or put down garments, reducing the physical burden on users during operation.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the projected portions of the first roller 121 and at least one second roller 122 overlap in the vertical direction. This arrangement makes more efficient use of space in the left-right direction within the first housing 11, resulting in a more compact arrangement of the first roller 121 and at least one second roller 122, thus reducing the space required by the top clothing handling module 10 in the horizontal direction (left-right direction). This compact layout allows the top clothing handling module 10 to better adapt to small or restricted installation environments, such as small apartments, compact laundry rooms, or balconies with limited space. Users do not need to worry about the device being too large to fit their living space, thereby improving the applicability and flexibility of the top clothing handling module 10.

[0047] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the projected portions of the first roller 121 and at least one second roller 122 overlap along the left-right direction. The second roller 122 can be located to the lower left or lower right of the first roller 121. Since the first roller 121 is arranged lying down in its cylindrical shape, its vertical cross-section presents a circle. The cylindrical design of the first roller 121 naturally forms two empty areas on both sides of its bottom, namely the lower left and lower right corners, similar to the "armpit" position of the first roller 121. The second roller 122 can be installed in either "armpit", which can maximize the use of the space of the first box 11 and avoid interfering with the first roller 121.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, it is understandable that when two second rollers 122 are configured, the two second rollers 122 can be located at the lower left and lower right of the first roller 121, respectively, making full use of the space between the first roller 121 and the first housing 11. That is, the lower left and lower right corners of the first roller 121 can be used to set the second rollers 122, avoiding wasted space. This compact layout allows the entire top clothing handling module 10 to accommodate more functional modules while maintaining a small footprint.

[0049] Furthermore, the two second rollers 122 are symmetrically arranged in the left-right direction about a plane of symmetry, and the rotation axis of the first roller 121 is located within the plane of symmetry, making the center of gravity distribution of the entire top garment handling module 10 more uniform. This design can effectively reduce the vibration and swaying of the top garment handling module 10 during operation, improving its stability and reliability. The symmetrical layout can effectively counteract the effects of eccentric forces, especially when multiple rollers are running simultaneously. This design can ensure that the top garment handling module 10 remains stable during high-speed rotation, extending its service life.

[0050] The two second rollers 122 can operate independently, and users can control the operating modes of the two second rollers 122 according to actual needs (such as one for washing and one for rinsing; or one for handling underwear and the other for handling socks). This independent operation mode greatly improves the flexibility of the garment handling device 100 and the user experience.

[0051] It should be noted that the support mechanism 20 may include at least one of the following: a table, a platform, a frame structure, a cabinet, or a garment processing device. The support mechanism 20 provides stable support for the top garment processing module 10, ensuring the smooth operation of the inner cylinder assembly 12 within the first housing 11. In other words, any object that can provide support is acceptable. For example, if the support mechanism 20 includes at least a table, the table can provide a large support area, ensuring the stability of the top garment processing module 10 during operation, and it may also have drawers or storage space for users to store laundry detergent, fabric softener, etc. If the support mechanism 20 includes at least a cabinet, the cabinet is a closed support structure with doors or drawers, providing additional storage for garments, cleaning supplies, etc. If the support mechanism 20 includes at least a garment processing device, i.e., the top garment processing module 10 is stacked on the garment processing device, it can significantly reduce the horizontal footprint of the garment processing device 100 while making full use of vertical space, making it particularly suitable for space-constrained usage scenarios and providing more options for compartmentalized garment processing.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this embodiment will be discussed with the support mechanism 20 including at least a clothing processing device, and the clothing processing device is a front-opening clothing processing device. The front-opening door design of the front-opening clothing processing device allows users to operate the clothing processing device from the front, which means that the space above it can be fully utilized. That is, the top clothing processing module 10 can be stacked on top of the clothing processing device, and the two are stacked in the vertical direction. This design makes full use of the vertical space, so that the clothing processing device 100 occupies a small area, thereby realizing the integration of functions and efficient use of space.

[0053] Furthermore, the top clothing processing module 10 is also a front-opening clothing processing module, and the door components for exposing the clothing delivery port of both the front-opening clothing processing module and the front-opening clothing processing device are located on the same side, so that users can put and take clothes in the vertical direction without having to move a lot, and can be located in front of the clothing processing device 100.

[0054] This modular production method allows for the individual manufacture and assembly of each component. Compared to multi-roller equipment with a single housing assembly, modular production improves production efficiency, reduces production line complexity, and minimizes error rates during assembly. Furthermore, the stacked design of the garment handling unit 100 allows for separate transport; that is, the top garment handling module 10 and the garment handling equipment can be packaged and transported separately. This separate transport method reduces the volume and weight of individual packages, making transportation easier.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, specifically, in some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a second housing 21 and a third roller 22 disposed within the second housing 21. The second housing 21 constitutes the outer shell and support structure of the garment handling device 100, primarily responsible for housing and protecting the internal roller and other key components. The second housing 21 is typically made of robust and durable materials, such as metal or high-strength plastics. These materials not only provide sufficient structural strength but also effectively resist external physical impacts and environmental corrosion, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the garment handling device. The third roller 22 can be a washing roller, a drying roller, or a washer-dryer roller, and can be configured according to requirements.

[0056] In some embodiments, the top garment processing module 10 and the garment processing device can be equipped with independent control panels, meaning that the rollers in the first housing 11 and the second housing 21 can be independently controlled via their respective control panels. Users can control the operation of the rollers in different housings according to the type of garment and processing needs, providing a personalized operating experience. Alternatively, users can choose to use only one roller to process the garments, thereby saving energy and time.

[0057] In some embodiments, the first cabinet 11 abuts the second cabinet 21, and the width of the first cabinet 11 is equal to the width of the second cabinet 21 along the front-rear direction, and the length of the first cabinet 11 is equal to the length of the second cabinet 21 along the left-right direction, so that the connection between the first cabinet 11 and the second cabinet 21 is smoothly transitioned. Since the size of the connection between the first cabinet 11 and the second cabinet 21 is completely matched, this design makes the installation process simpler and faster. During installation, the user only needs to tightly abut the first cabinet 11 and the second cabinet 21 along the up-down direction, and the overall assembly of the clothes processing device 100 can be completed, reducing the installation steps and time. Moreover, the connection between the first cabinet 11 and the second cabinet 21 is more firm, reducing the structural weak points, thereby improving the stability and durability of the clothes processing device 100.

[0058] Moreover, the smoothly transitioned connection between the first cabinet 11 and the second cabinet 21 makes the overall appearance of the clothes processing device 100 more neat and unified, and the smoothly transitioned connection avoids the abrupt joint, making the first cabinet 11 and the second cabinet 21 more coordinated in appearance, and improving the overall aesthetic of the product.

[0059] In some embodiments, the third drum 22 has a diameter equal to that of the first drum 121 and is arranged along the up-down direction, and the first drum 121 and the third drum 22 each have independent clothes processing functions. For example, the third drum 22 can be used to wash regular clothes, and the first drum 121 can be used to dry clothes, or the first drum 121 and the third drum 22 are respectively used to process different types of clothes, such as down jackets and wool sweaters. This design can meet the user's demand for separate washing or drying of different types of clothes, avoid cross contamination, and improve hygiene and safety.

[0060] The third drum 22 can be a washing drum, i.e., the third drum 22 located below is a washing drum. A washing drum with a larger diameter can accommodate more clothes, which is particularly advantageous for washing a large number of clothes at home, reducing the number of times of washing clothes, and improving efficiency. Moreover, since the lower part of the washing drum usually needs to be arranged with a drainage pipeline, a water inlet pipeline, and other related pipelines, arranging the washing drum below the top clothes processing module 10 closer to the ground greatly facilitates the arrangement and installation of the pipelines. This layout not only simplifies the connection of the pipelines and reduces the installation complexity, but also reduces the fluid resistance caused by the bending or lengthening of the pipelines, thereby improving the efficiency of the water flow and the overall performance of the device.

[0061] Secondly, regarding weight distribution and stability, washing drums and their associated components are typically quite heavy. Placing the washing drum in the lower second housing 21 helps optimize the center of gravity of the entire garment handling unit 100. This design makes the garment handling unit 100 more stable during operation, reducing vibrations caused by a higher center of gravity.

[0062] The first roller 121 located at the top is the drying roller. The main function of the drying roller is to dry clothes, and it does not require the complex water inlet and drainage pipes that a washing roller requires. Placing the drying roller at the top avoids complicated pipe installation and simplifies the internal structure. Furthermore, drying rollers are generally lighter than washing rollers, and placing them at the top helps lower the center of gravity of the entire clothes handling unit 100, reducing vibration and noise during operation and providing a quieter operating environment.

[0063] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the central axis of the third roller 22 is parallel to the central axis of the first roller 121 and the central axis of the second roller 122. For example, the first roller 121, the second roller 122 and the third roller 22 are arranged in the first box 11 and the second box 21 respectively in the front-back direction. That is, the central axes of the first roller 121, the second roller 122 and the third roller 22 are all set horizontally. The parallel arrangement of the first roller 121, the second roller 122 and the third roller 22 can avoid the waste of internal space of the box caused by different directions. This allows the clothing processing device 100 to realize more functional partitions in a limited space and improve the space utilization efficiency.

[0064] However, in other embodiments, the central axis of the third roller 22 may also be set at a certain angle to the horizontal direction. This tilting arrangement can be adjusted according to the user's specific needs or space constraints. Furthermore, the central axis of the third roller 22 may not be completely parallel to the central axes of the first roller 121 and the second roller 122. Specifically, the angle formed may be within a certain deviation range (e.g., ±° to ±°) to ensure that the internal space of the garment handling device 100 can be fully utilized.

[0065] To reduce the overall vibration and noise level of the garment handling device 100, the central axes of the third roller 22 and the first roller 121 are located in the same vertical plane. The central axes of the third roller 22 and the first roller 121 can be located on the vertical dividing plane of the garment handling device 100, which can effectively reduce vibration caused by unbalanced load.

[0066] The two second rollers 122 are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane in the left and right directions, which makes the load on both sides of the garment processing device 100 in the left and right directions balanced, improves the stability of the garment processing device 100 operation, makes the garment processing device 100 more stable during operation, and reduces the risk of displacement or tilting caused by vibration.

[0067] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment handling device further includes at least one fourth roller 23, and the diameter of the fourth roller 23 is smaller than the diameter of the third roller 22. The fourth roller 23 is located to the upper left and / or upper right of the third roller 22. Understandably, along the vertical direction of the garment handling device 100, the fourth roller 23 and the second roller 122 are located between the first roller 121 and the third roller 22. That is, the fourth roller 23 and the second roller 122 are located closer to the middle of the garment handling device 100 along the vertical direction than the first roller 121 and the third roller 22. This makes it more convenient and comfortable for users to load and unload garments because the position of the fourth roller 23 and the second roller 122 matches the height of the human chest or waist and is in an easily accessible position. When using the fourth roller 23 and the second roller 122, there is no need to bend over or stand on tiptoe to pick up or put down garments, reducing the physical burden on users during operation.

[0068] The central axis of the fourth roller 23 is parallel to the central axis of the third roller 22, and the fourth roller 23 is a smaller capacity garment processing drum, which can be used for quick washing and drying of underwear or socks. This configuration further enhances the zoned processing capability of the garment processing device 100, allowing users to flexibly choose the usage mode of the fourth roller 23 according to the type of clothing and processing needs. Furthermore, this layout makes full use of the space in the second housing 21, enabling the garment processing device 100 to achieve more functional zones within a limited space, thus improving the space utilization rate of the garment processing device 100.

[0069] Understandably, the third drum 22 is cylindrical, that is, its axial section is circular, and the upper left and upper right of the third drum 22 and the second cabinet 21 form a certain vacancy area. The number of the fourth drum 23 can be one, two, three or even four. For example, if the fourth drum 23 is configured as one, one fourth drum 23 is located in the upper left or upper right of the third drum 22, which means that the fourth drum 23 is placed in the above-mentioned vacancy area, and the occupation of the laundry processing device 100 in the transverse and longitudinal dimensions is reduced, further optimizing the overall space layout. This design not only improves the compactness of the laundry processing device 100, but also provides users with flexible laundry processing options, whether it is for quick processing of small items of clothing or for regular washing or drying operations, it can meet the diverse needs of users. If the fourth drum 23 is configured as two, two fourth drums 23 are respectively located in the upper left and upper right of the third drum 22, effectively utilizing this part of the vacancy area, thereby increasing the laundry processing capacity without increasing the overall size of the laundry processing device, making full use of the space in the up-down direction and the left-right direction of the second cabinet 21, making the space utilization in the second cabinet 21 more efficient. The configuration of three or four fourth drums 23 can also be designed according to the specific needs and usage habits of users. This diversity of configuration allows users to choose the most suitable drum combination according to the amount, type and processing requirements of the laundry.

[0070] The fourth drum 23 can be a washing drum. Since different materials of laundry (such as cotton, silk, wool, and synthetic fibers) have different requirements for washing methods and water flow intensity in the washing process, or different levels of soiled laundry require different washing times and intensities, or different types of laundry are prone to cross-contamination during washing, especially light-colored laundry is easily stained by other laundry. Based on the actual needs of users for different materials, colors, and levels of soiled laundry requiring different washing methods, at least two second drums 122 and / or fourth drums 23 are configured as washing drums, which can meet the diverse washing needs, avoid cross-contamination, and improve washing efficiency and flexibility.

[0071] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, two second drums 122 and two fourth drums 23 are provided, the two fourth drums 23 are arranged in the left-right direction, and the second drum 122 and the fourth drum 23 are small drums, that is, the drum diameter is smaller than the first drum 121 and the third drum 22. The increase in the number of small drums can simultaneously process more laundry, and different processing programs can be set in different small drums, so that users can choose the most suitable processing method according to the material and stain level of the laundry, increasing the flexibility of processing the laundry.

[0072] Two of the second rollers 122 are arranged at the lower left and right corners of the first roller 121, and two of the fourth rollers 23 are arranged at the upper left and right corners of the third roller 22, which makes full use of the transverse and longitudinal space of the first cabinet 11 and the second cabinet 21, and the compact space layout makes the footprint of the device smaller, which is particularly suitable for a family environment with limited space.

[0073] In one configuration, the first roller 121 and the second roller 122 are both designed as drying rollers, and the third roller 22 and the fourth roller 23 are both designed as washing rollers. By grouping the rollers with the same function together, the space can be more reasonably utilized, for example, the first roller 121 and the second roller 122 with the same function in the top clothes treatment module 10 can share the heat pump system 13, and the third roller 22 and the fourth roller 23 with the same function in the clothes treatment device can share the drainage system, etc. By grouping the washing and drying functions in different cabinet rooms, the function partition of the clothes treatment device 100 is more explicit, and the operation is more intuitive and convenient.

[0074] In some embodiments, the second rollers 122 and the fourth rollers 23 can have the same diameter, and the central axes of the two second rollers 122 are in the same horizontal plane, and the central axes of the two fourth rollers 23 are also in the same horizontal plane, so that the weight distribution of the clothes treatment device 100 is more uniform, reducing the risk of gravity center deviation during operation. Avoiding the waste of space caused by the deviation of the central axes of the two second rollers 122 or the two fourth rollers 23 in the vertical direction, further optimizing the layout of the internal space of the clothes treatment device 100. It also allows users to maintain a consistent operation height when operating the second rollers 122 and the fourth rollers 23.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 2 , further, along the left-right direction, the central axes of the second rollers 122 and the fourth rollers 23 on the same side are in the same vertical plane, and the space occupation of the clothes treatment device 100 in the left-right direction is further reduced. By arranging the central axes of the two second rollers 122 and the fourth rollers 23 on the same side in the same vertical plane, the weight distribution of the device is more uniform. This layout reduces the risk of gravity center deviation during operation of the device, enhances the stability of the device, and reduces vibration and shaking during operation.

[0076] On this basis, the central axes of the first roller 121 and the third roller 22 are in the same vertical plane, and the two second rollers 122 and the two fourth rollers 23 are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane along the left-right direction. This symmetrical layout makes the gravity center of the clothes treatment device 100 more concentrated and balanced. During operation, the vibration and shaking of the clothes treatment device 100 are significantly reduced, and the operation is more stable.

[0077] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore the positional relationship described in the drawings is only for exemplary illustration, and cannot be understood as a limitation on the present patent, for those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0078] In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as implying or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0079] In the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and other terms should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0080] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on another element or there can be a middle element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to another element or there can be a middle element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "up", "down", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation.

[0081] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, any skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical scope disclosed by the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treating apparatus comprises: a support mechanism; a drum assembly located above the support mechanism, the drum assembly comprising a first drum and at least two second drums, the at least two second drums being spaced apart along a left-right direction and located below the first drum, the second drums having a smaller diameter than the first drum; and a heat pump system disposed below the first drum and configured to provide a hot air flow to the first drum, at least a portion of the heat pump system being disposed between the two second drums along the left-right direction.

2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: in the up-down direction, a projection of the first drum and at least one of the second drums overlaps; and / or in the left-right direction, a projection of the first drum and at least one of the second drums overlaps. 3.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein The second drums are provided in two; wherein the two second drums are respectively located below the first drum on a left side and a right side; and / or the two second drums are symmetrically arranged about a symmetry plane along the left-right direction, and a rotation axis of the first drum is located in the symmetry plane. 4.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein The support mechanism comprises a laundry treating apparatus, and the laundry treating apparatus is a front-loading laundry treating apparatus. 5.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 4, wherein The laundry treating apparatus comprises a third drum. 6.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 5, wherein The third drum has a central axis parallel to a central axis of the first drum and a central axis of the second drum. 7.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 5, wherein The third drum and the central axis of the first drum are located in a same vertical plane; The second drums are provided in two, and the two second drums are symmetrically arranged about the vertical plane along the left-right direction. 8.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 5, wherein The laundry treating apparatus further comprises at least one fourth drum, the fourth drum having a smaller diameter than the third drum, and the fourth drum is located above the third drum on a left side and / or a right side. 9.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 8, wherein At least one of the second drum, the third drum, and the fourth drum is a washing drum. 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 8, wherein The second drums are provided in two, and the fourth drums are provided in two, the two fourth drums being spaced apart along the left-right direction; In the left-right direction, the central axes of the second drums and the fourth drums located on a same side are located in a same vertical plane.

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