Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to clothes processing equipment which comprises a box body, a first barrel and a second barrel, the first barrel and the second barrel are arranged in the box body and connected through a connecting piece, and a vibration reduction piece is arranged between at least one of the first barrel and the second barrel and the box body. The connecting piece comprises a first connecting edge connected with the outer wall of the first cylinder body and a second connecting edge connected with the outer wall of the second cylinder body, and the shortest distance between the first connecting edge and the second connecting edge ranges from 3 mm to 80 mm. According to the technical scheme, the first drum body and the second drum body share one set of vibration reduction piece, vibration of the box body can be reduced, the range of the shortest distance between the first connecting edge and the second connecting edge of the connecting piece is reasonably configured, the double-drum washing machine can be improved with the help of an existing box body, and the service life of the double-drum washing machine is prolonged. Or the existing box body is heightened in a limited manner, so that the design of double rollers can be adapted, and the design and manufacturing cost can be saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more particularly to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Twin-drum washing machines and other laundry equipment can meet diverse user needs. Unlike traditional single-drum washing machines, both drums in a twin-drum washing machine generate unwanted vibrations during operation, which in turn causes the washing machine casing to vibrate. To solve this technical problem, related technologies equip each drum with an independent vibration damping structure; however, due to factors such as the superposition of vibrations, the vibration damping effect is not ideal. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related technologies, this disclosure provides a garment processing device.

[0004] According to an embodiment of this disclosure, a garment processing device is provided, including a box and a first cylinder and a second cylinder disposed within the box. The first cylinder and the second cylinder are connected by a connector, and at least one of the first cylinder and the second cylinder is provided with a vibration damping member between itself and the box. The connector includes a first connecting edge that intersects with the outer wall of the first cylinder and a second connecting edge that intersects with the outer wall of the second cylinder. The shortest distance between the first connecting edge and the second connecting edge ranges from 3 mm to 80 mm.

[0005] Optionally, the shortest distance between the first connecting edge and the second connecting edge ranges from 15 mm to 30 mm.

[0006] Optionally, the second cylinder is located above or below the side of the first cylinder, and the connector at least partially falls within the plane formed by the axis of the first cylinder and the axis of the second cylinder.

[0007] Optionally, the connector includes a first connector disposed on the first cylinder and a second connector disposed on the second cylinder, wherein the first connector and the second connector are plugged into each other and connected by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0008] Optionally, one of the first connector and the second connector is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a plug that can be inserted into the slot. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​on one of the slot and the plug and a snap-fit ​​on the other, and the snap-fit ​​and the snap-fit ​​engage with each other.

[0009] Optionally, the latch is provided on the side wall of the slot, and both side walls of the slot are provided with the latch. The buckle includes two and is respectively provided on the left and right sides of the insertion block along the insertion direction.

[0010] Optionally, one of the slot and the insert is provided with a guide rib extending along the insertion direction of the insert, the guide rib being configured such that the latch is aligned with the slot at least in the height direction.

[0011] Optionally, the guide ribs include first guide ribs disposed on the top and bottom walls of the slot and second guide ribs disposed on the two side walls.

[0012] Optionally, the first connector is provided with a first lug, and the second connector is provided with a second lug that corresponds to the position of the first lug. The first lug is provided with a through hole, and the second lug is semi-cylindrical and is provided with a threaded hole.

[0013] Optionally, the connector includes a first connector disposed on the first cylinder and a second connector disposed on the second cylinder, wherein the first connector and the second connector are connected by welding.

[0014] Optionally, one of the first connector and the second connector is provided with a welding rib, and the other of the first connector and the second connector is provided with a welding groove for inserting the welding rib.

[0015] Optionally, the cross-sectional structure of the first connector and the second connector is annular, wherein the end of the first connector away from the first cylinder is formed as the welding groove, and the end of the second connector away from the second cylinder is formed as the welding rib.

[0016] Optionally, the mating depth between the weld bead and the weld groove is greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than or equal to 10 mm.

[0017] Optionally, the height of the molten portion of the weld bead is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm and less than or equal to 5 mm, and the wall thickness of the weld bead is greater than or equal to 1 mm and less than or equal to 4 mm.

[0018] Optionally, the connector includes a first connector disposed on the first cylinder and a second connector disposed on the second cylinder, the first connector and the second connector being connected by fasteners.

[0019] Optionally, the first connector includes:

[0020] A first connecting portion is disposed on the outer side of the first cylinder and has a first receiving space; and

[0021] The first reinforcing block is embedded in the first receiving space and has a threaded hole that mates with the fastener.

[0022] The second connector has a through hole opposite to the threaded hole.

[0023] Optionally, the first connecting part is integrally formed with the first cylindrical body, wherein the first connecting part is made of plastic material and the first reinforcing block is made of metal material.

[0024] Optionally, the second connector includes a connecting plate integrally formed with the second cylinder, and the through hole is formed in the connecting plate.

[0025] Optionally, the first connecting portion has a first surface facing the connecting plate, the first reinforcing block has a second surface flush with the first surface, and the connecting plate is respectively attached to the first surface and the second surface.

[0026] Optionally, the cross-section of the first accommodating space along the installation direction perpendicular to the first reinforcing block is waist-shaped, and the first reinforcing block is fitted into the first accommodating space in a matching shape.

[0027] Optionally, the outer diameter of the first cylinder is larger than the outer diameter of the second cylinder, the second cylinder is located above the side of the first cylinder, and the vibration damping element is disposed between the first cylinder and the box, or the vibration damping element is disposed between the second cylinder and the box.

[0028] Optionally, the outer diameter of the first cylinder is larger than the outer diameter of the second cylinder, and the vibration damping component includes a first vibration damping component and a second vibration damping component, wherein one of the first vibration damping component and the second vibration damping component is connected between the first cylinder and the box, and the other is connected between the second cylinder and the box.

[0029] Optionally, the second cylinder is located on the upper side of the first cylinder, wherein the first damping member is connected between the top of the second cylinder and the box body, or the second damping member is connected between the side plate of the second cylinder and the box body; or

[0030] The second cylinder is located below the side of the first cylinder, wherein the first damping member is connected between the second cylinder and the side plate of the box, or the second damping member is disposed between the second cylinder and the side plate of the box or the bottom plate of the box.

[0031] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: The clothing processing equipment provided by this disclosure connects the first drum and the second drum into a whole through a connector, and the first drum and the second drum share a set of vibration damping components. This helps to reduce the adverse effects such as vibration superposition caused by the configuration of independent damping components for each drum in related technologies, thereby improving the vibration damping effect. Furthermore, the sharing of a set of vibration damping components between the first drum and the second drum also helps to reduce the number of vibration damping components used, simplify the structure inside the clothing processing equipment, and reduce design and manufacturing costs. In addition, by ensuring that the shortest distance between the first connecting edge of the connector that intersects with the first drum and the second connecting edge that intersects with the second drum is within the range of 3 mm to 80 mm, this shortest distance range allows the twin-drum washing machine to be improved by using existing cabinets such as single drums, or by increasing the height of existing cabinets to a limited extent. This can both adapt to the design of twin drums and help save design and manufacturing costs.

[0032] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a slot according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an insert block according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a partial enlarged view of another garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a welding groove according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a welded bar according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0041] Figure 8 yes Figure 5A cross-sectional view of the weld groove and weld bead in the mating position.

[0042] Figure 9 This is a partial enlarged view of another garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0043] Figure 10 and Figure 11 yes Figure 9 The enlarged view of a portion of the second cylinder is omitted. Figure 11 Comparison Figure 10 The first reinforcing block was further omitted.

[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0045] 1-Box body, 2-First cylinder body, 3-Second cylinder body, 4-Connector, 401-First connecting edge, 402-Second connecting edge, 41-First connector, 411-Slot, 412-Barrel, 413-Guide rib, 4131-First guide rib, 4132-Second guide rib, 414-First lug, 415-Welding groove, 4151-Guide slope, 416-First connecting part, 4161-First receiving space, 4162-First surface, 417-First reinforcing block, 4171-Second surface, 42-Second connector, 421-Insertion block, 422-Snap fastener, 423-Second lug, 424-Welding rib, 425-Connecting plate, 5-Vibration damping component, 51-First vibration damping component, 52-Second vibration damping component. Detailed Implementation

[0046] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure provides a garment processing device, which may be a twin-drum washing machine, a twin-drum dryer, a twin-drum washer-dryer combo, etc.

[0048] The garment processing equipment disclosed herein includes a housing 1 and a first cylindrical body 2 and a second cylindrical body 3 disposed within the housing 1. The first cylindrical body 2 and the second cylindrical body 3 are connected by a connector 4, and a vibration damping member 5 is provided between at least one of the first cylindrical body 2 and the housing 1. The connector 4 includes a first connecting edge 401 intersecting with the outer wall of the first cylindrical body 2 and a second connecting edge 402 intersecting with the outer wall of the second cylindrical body 3, wherein the shortest distance between the first connecting edge 401 and the second connecting edge 402 ranges from 3 mm to 80 mm.

[0049] The first drum 2 and the second drum 3 in this disclosure can be, for example, the outer drum of a washing machine. The drum structure of a washing machine typically includes an outer drum and an inner drum located inside the outer drum. Clothes to be washed are placed in the inner drum, and washing is completed by the rotation and other actions of the inner drum. The outer drum remains fixed, serving to support and fix the inner drum. The first drum 2 and the second drum 3 can have the same outer diameter or different outer diameters. For example, the outer diameter of the first drum 2 ranges from 533 mm to 543 mm, and the outer diameter of the second drum 3 ranges from 150 mm to 185 mm.

[0050] The relevant technology equips each cylinder with a vibration damping component 5, which is located between the cylinder and the housing 1 to buffer the adverse effects of cylinder vibration on the housing 1 during equipment operation. However, considering that vibrations in both cylinders may lead to vibration superposition, further aggravating the vibration and noise of the housing 1, the garment processing equipment disclosed herein connects the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 via a connecting component 4, thereby making the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 a single unit. It should be noted that the connecting component 4 may include a single component capable of connecting to the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 respectively, or it may consist of two components respectively disposed on the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3, as will be described in detail later, and then connected together by means of snap-fit ​​connection, welding connection, or insert connection.

[0051] Because this disclosure connects the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 into a single unit via the connector 4, a vibration damping element 5 is provided between at least one of the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 and the housing 1, thus simultaneously suppressing the vibration of both cylinders. The vibration damping element 5 typically includes a suspension spring and a damper, with the suspension spring suspended between the cylinder and the housing 1, and the damper supported between the cylinder and the housing 1. In this disclosure, the provision of a vibration damping element 5 between at least one of the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 and the housing 1 means that the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 share a single set of vibration damping elements 5. Specifically, the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 connected by the connector 4 can be considered as a single unit sharing a single set of vibration damping elements 5. For example, the suspension spring and the damper can both be located on the first cylinder 2 or both on the second cylinder 3, or the suspension spring and the damper can be located separately on the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3. This will be described in more detail later and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0052] The first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 share a set of vibration damping components 5. This helps to reduce adverse effects such as the superposition of vibrations caused by each cylinder being equipped with an independent damping component, thereby improving the vibration damping effect. Furthermore, the sharing of a set of vibration damping components 5 between the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 also helps to reduce the number of vibration damping components 5 used, simplify the structure inside the garment processing equipment, and reduce design and manufacturing costs.

[0053] Unlike single-drum washing machines, twin-drum washing machines are more complex in structure due to the addition of a drum and the vibration damping structure for the additional drum. Therefore, in order to accommodate the twin-drum design, related technologies usually use a larger cabinet 1. For example, when the two drums are arranged one above the other, a taller cabinet 1 is required, which necessitates redesigning or remolding the existing cabinet 1, resulting in higher design and manufacturing costs.

[0054] Considering the aforementioned technical problems, the garment processing device provided in this disclosure includes a connector 4 comprising a first connecting edge 401 intersecting with the outer wall of the first cylindrical body 2 and a second connecting edge 402 intersecting with the outer wall of the second cylindrical body 3, wherein the minimum distance H between the first connecting edge 401 and the second connecting edge 402 ranges from 3 mm to 80 mm. Here, the connecting edge refers to the edge extending along the outer wall surface of the cylindrical body due to the connector 4's intersection with the outer wall of the cylindrical body. Since the first cylindrical body 2 and the second cylindrical body 3 are connected by the connector 4, the distance between the first cylindrical body 2 and the second cylindrical body 3 is defined by limiting the range of the minimum distance between the first connecting edge 401 and the second connecting edge 402. In this way, when the shortest distance between the first connecting edge 401 and the second connecting edge 402 is within this range, the twin-drum washing machine can be improved by using the existing single-drum cabinet. The existing cabinet can be, for example, the existing standard cabinet, that is, the two drums can be reasonably arranged without redesigning the existing cabinet size, or the existing cabinet can be increased in height to a limited extent, which can both adapt to the twin-drum design and help save design and manufacturing costs.

[0055] Furthermore, the shortest distance between the first connecting edge 401 and the second connecting edge 402 is in the range of 15mm to 30mm. Within this range, the distance between the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 can be further reduced, which is beneficial for the miniaturization design of the garment processing equipment and saves design space for other components, thereby improving the flexibility of the internal spatial layout of the equipment.

[0056] Externally, the second cylinder 3 can be configured to be located above or below the side of the first cylinder 2, with the connecting member 4 at least partially falling within the plane formed by the axis of the first cylinder 2 and the axis of the second cylinder 3. This design allows the connecting member 4 to be positioned as centrally as possible between the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3. Figure 1 From the front view shown, the centers of the first cylinder 2, the second cylinder 3, and the connector 4 are all aligned in a straight line. This design ensures that when one of the cylinders vibrates, the interaction forces between them are centered and balanced, effectively improving the connection reliability of the connector 4.

[0057] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 2 To be continued Figure 11 The structure of connector 4 is described by way of example.

[0058] In some implementations, such as Figure 2 To be continued Figure 4As shown, the connector 4 includes a first connector 41 disposed on the first cylinder 2 and a second connector 42 disposed on the second cylinder 3. The first connector 41 and the second connector 42 are inserted into each other and connected by a snap-fit ​​structure. The insertion engagement provides installation guidance, guiding the components to be precisely aligned. Compared with bolted or welded connections, the snap-fit ​​installation method is more convenient and improves assembly efficiency.

[0059] One of the first connecting member 41 and the second connecting member 42 is provided with a slot 411, and the other is provided with a plug 421 that can be inserted into the slot 411. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a latch 412 provided on one of the slot 411 and the plug 421, and a buckle 422 provided on the other, with the latch 412 and the buckle 422 engaging in a snap-fit ​​relationship. It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit which of the first connecting member 41 and the second connecting member 42 has the slot 411 or the plug 421. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, a slot 411 is provided on the first connector 41, and a plug 421 is provided on the second connector 42. Furthermore, this disclosure does not limit the placement of the latch 412 or the buckle 422 on either the slot 411 or the plug 421. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the bayonet 412 is disposed on the slot 411, and the latch 422 is disposed on the insert block 421.

[0060] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bayonet 412 is provided on the side wall of the slot 411, and both side walls of the slot 411 are provided with bayonet 412. Two latches 422 are provided, respectively on the left and right sides of the insertion block 421 along the insertion direction. By providing bayonet 412 on both side walls of the slot 411, the reliability of the connection between the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 is further improved by increasing the number of connection points. It should be understood that, in addition to being provided on the two opposite side walls, the two bayonet 412 can also be provided on the top and bottom walls; correspondingly, latches 422 can be provided on the upper and lower sides of the insertion block 421 along the insertion direction.

[0061] Taking the example of the bayonet 412 being located on two opposite sidewalls of the slot 411, further, one of the slot 411 and the insert 421 is provided with a guide rib 413 extending along the insertion direction of the insert 421. The guide rib 413 is configured such that the latch 422 is aligned with the bayonet 412 at least in the height direction. Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, guide rib 413 is disposed within slot 411. The guide rib 413 is configured such that latch 422 is aligned with slot 412 at least in the height direction. This means that when insert block 421 is inserted into slot 411, the latch 422 can naturally engage with slot 412 under the guidance of the guide rib 413, without misalignment due to misalignment in the height direction.

[0062] The guide rib 413 can be configured to guide the insert 421 only in the vertical direction (i.e., the up-down direction), or it can guide the insert 421 simultaneously in both the vertical and horizontal directions (i.e., the left-right direction). In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the guide rib 413 may include a first guide rib 4131 disposed on the top and bottom walls of the slot 411 and a second guide rib 4132 disposed on the two side walls. This allows the insert block 421 to be limited in the vertical and horizontal directions, thereby playing a guiding role.

[0063] To further improve the reliability of the connection between the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, a threaded connection structure can also be provided between the first connector 41 and the second connector 42. In some embodiments, the threaded connection structure includes a first lug 414 provided on the first connector 41 and a second lug 423 provided on the second connector 42 and positioned corresponding to the first lug 414. The first lug 414 has a through hole, and the second lug 423 is semi-cylindrical and has a threaded hole. The semi-cylindrical second lug 423 helps to improve the reliability of the threaded connection, and the position of the aforementioned second guide rib 4132 can correspond to the position of the second lug 423, thereby strengthening the structural strength of the second lug 423.

[0064] The following is an exemplary method for connecting the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3: the insert 421 of the second cylinder 3 is inserted into the slot 411 of the first cylinder 2; as the insert 421 moves to the predetermined engagement position, the buckle 422 on the insert 421 engages with the slot 412 of the slot 411; the through hole of the first lug 414 and the threaded hole of the second lug 423 are aligned, and the screw is sequentially passed through the first lug 414 and the second lug 423, thus completing the connection between the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3.

[0065] The first cylinder 2 and the first connector 41 can be an integral structure, and / or the second cylinder 3 and the second connector 42 can be an integral structure. For example, they can be integrally molded by injection molding. By constructing the first cylinder 2 and the first connector 41, as well as the second cylinder 3 and the second connector 42, as an integral structure, the number of parts to be installed can be reduced, which is beneficial to improving assembly efficiency.

[0066] In other implementations, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the connector 4 includes a first connector 41 disposed on the first cylinder 2 and a second connector 42 disposed on the second cylinder 3. The first connector 41 and the second connector 42 are connected by welding. In order to reduce the weight of the garment processing equipment, in some embodiments, the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3 can be made of plastic material, while in order to achieve the welded connection between the first connector 41 and the second connector 42, the first connector 41 and the second cylinder 3 and the second connector 42 can be made of metal material. That is, the first cylinder 2 and the first connector 41, as well as the second cylinder 3 and the second connector 42, can be made of different materials, which is beneficial to both reducing the weight of the garment processing equipment and achieving the welded connection.

[0067] The first cylinder 2 and the first connector 41 can be an integral structure, and / or the second cylinder 3 and the second connector 42 can be an integral structure. For example, bonding, insert injection molding, or hot-melt bonding can all be used in this disclosure to achieve the connection between plastic and metal materials. By constructing the first cylinder 2 and the first connector 42, as well as the second cylinder 3 and the second connector 42, as an integral structure, the number of parts to be installed can be reduced, which is beneficial to improving assembly efficiency.

[0068] Also refer to Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, one of the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 is provided with a welding rib 424, and the other of the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 is provided with a welding groove 415 for the welding rib 424 to be inserted. The combination of the rib and the groove improves the reliability of the connection between the first connector 41 and the second connector 42; that is, the welding groove 415 also serves to fix and support the welding rib 424. The figure shows an embodiment where the welding groove 415 is located on the first connector 41 and the welding rib 424 is located on the second connector 42. In other embodiments, the welding groove 415 may also be located on the second connector 42, and the welding rib 424 may be located on the first connector 41. Considering that during assembly, the first cylinder 2 with a larger outer diameter is usually fixed first, and then the second cylinder 3 with a relatively smaller outer diameter is installed, the insertion of the welding rib 424 into the welding groove 415 is more convenient, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0069] The cross-sections of the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 can be constructed as annular, wherein the end of the first connector 41 away from the first cylinder 2 forms a welding groove 415, and the end of the second connector 42 away from the second cylinder 3 forms a welding rib 424. Here, "constructed as" means that the end of the first connector 41 away from the first cylinder 2 is used as the welding groove 415. Furthermore, the annular shape can include a perfect circle, an ellipse, or even a rectangle. This annular cross-section increases the circumferential contact area of ​​the first connector 41 and the second connector 42, further improving the reliability of the connection between the first connector 41 and the second connector 42. Optionally, as... Figure 5 As shown, a guide ramp 4151 is provided at the opening of the welding groove 415. The guide ramp 4151 is configured as a ramp that tapers inward into the groove to facilitate guiding the welding rib 424 into the welding groove 415.

[0070] Continue to refer to Figure 8 The mating depth H1 between the welding rib 424 and the welding groove 415 can be configured to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than or equal to 10 mm. The mating depth can be understood as the depth to which the welding rib 424 is inserted into the welding groove 415. Furthermore, the height H2 of the molten portion of the welding rib 424 can be configured to be greater than or equal to 1.5 mm and less than or equal to 5 mm, and the wall thickness D of the welding rib 424 can be configured to be greater than or equal to 1 mm and less than or equal to 4 mm. This provides sufficient strength for the connection between the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3, preventing breakage or detachment at the connection point between the first connecting member 41 and the second connecting member 42 during equipment operation.

[0071] In some other implementations, such as Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the connector 4 includes a first connector 41 disposed on the first cylinder 2 and a second connector 42 disposed on the second cylinder 3. The first connector 41 and the second connector 42 are connected by fasteners. Here, "fasteners" refers to bolts, screws, etc., which can connect the first connector 41 and the second connector 42 to form a whole. This disclosure does not limit the specific formation and structure of the first connector 41 and the second connector 42, which will be described in detail below.

[0072] This disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the first connector 41, for example... Figure 10 and Figure 11In the illustrated embodiment, the first connector 41 may include a first connecting portion 416 disposed on the outside of the first cylinder 2 and having a first receiving space 4161, and a first reinforcing block 417 embedded in the first receiving space 4161 and having a threaded hole that mates with a fastener. The first reinforcing block 417 may be fastened to the first receiving space 416, for example, by interference fit, bonding, or heat fusion. The second connector 42 may have a through hole opposite the threaded hole. The fastener may include a bolt and a nut. During assembly, the bolt is passed sequentially through the threaded hole and the through hole, and then tightened with the nut to fix the first connector 41 and the second connector 42. This detachable connection method facilitates subsequent disassembly and maintenance, while the first reinforcing block 417 ensures the connection strength of the threaded connection and improves its service life.

[0073] Furthermore, in some of these embodiments, the first connecting part 416 and the first cylindrical body 2 can be integrally formed. The first connecting part 416 can be made of plastic, and the first reinforcing block 417 can be made of metal. This design, with the first connecting part 416 and the first cylindrical body 2 integrally formed, reduces assembly steps and simplifies the assembly process. When fastening the fastener to the first reinforcing block 417, the threads of the metal material have higher connection strength than those of the plastic material, preventing connection failure due to vibration of the first cylindrical body 2 or the second cylindrical body 3. The aforementioned "metal material" can be stainless steel, etc.

[0074] In some of these embodiments, the second connector 42 may include a connecting plate 425 integrally formed with the second cylinder 3, and a through hole may be formed in the connecting plate 425. By configuring the second connector 42 as a connecting plate 425 integrally formed with the second cylinder 3, no additional connectors are required, which can reduce assembly steps and production costs.

[0075] In addition to the embodiments described above, the second connector 42 may also include: a second connecting portion integrally formed on the second cylinder 3 and having a second receiving space; and a second reinforcing block embedded in the second receiving space, wherein the through hole is a threaded hole formed in the second reinforcing block. This design, compared to the embodiments described above, will increase assembly steps and production costs to some extent, but it can improve the connection strength between the first cylinder 2 and the second cylinder 3.

[0076] In some of these embodiments, the first connecting portion 416 has a first surface 4162 facing the connecting plate 425, and the first reinforcing block 417 has a second surface 4171 flush with the first surface 4162. The connecting plate 425 can be fitted to the first surface 4162 and the second surface 4171 respectively. This design allows for a tighter and more stable connection between the first connecting member 41 and the second connecting member 42, thereby improving the connection strength and stability between them.

[0077] In some of these embodiments, the cross-section of the first receiving space 4161 along the mounting direction perpendicular to the first reinforcing block 417 can be constructed as an oblong shape, and the first reinforcing block 417 can be fitted into the first receiving space 4161 in a matching shape, that is, the outer contour of the first reinforcing block 417 is also constructed as oblong. This design, compared to a fit with a regular rectangular cross-section, reduces stress concentration and improves the service life of the first connecting portion 416. Correspondingly, in embodiments of this disclosure, the cross-section of the outer contour of the first connecting portion 416 along the mounting direction of the first reinforcing block 417 can also be constructed as an approximately oblong curved surface to reduce stress concentration at the surface-to-surface connection points and improve service life.

[0078] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer diameter of the first drum 2 is larger than the outer diameter of the second drum 3. The second drum 3 is located above or below the side of the first drum 2. The vibration damping member 5 is disposed between the first drum 2 and the housing 1, or between the second drum 3 and the housing 1. The second drum 3, with its relatively smaller outer diameter, is suitable for washing smaller clothes or for washing children's clothes. Whether the second drum 3 is specifically configured above or below the side of the first drum 2 can be determined according to the actual layout needs, such as by avoiding the position of the washing box.

[0079] The vibration damper 5 includes a first vibration damper 51 and a second vibration damper 52. The first vibration damper 51 is, for example, a suspension spring, and the second vibration damper 52 is, for example, a damper. The vibration damper 5 being located between the first cylinder 2 and the housing 1, or between the second cylinder 3 and the housing 1, means that both the first vibration damper 51 and the second vibration damper 52 are connected to the first cylinder 2 or both are connected to the second cylinder 3. For example, in… Figure 1 The diagram shows the second cylinder 3 located above and to the right of the first cylinder 2, with the vibration damper 5 positioned between the first cylinder 2 and the housing 1. Considering that the vibration amplitude of the first cylinder 2, which has a larger outer diameter, is greater than that of the second cylinder 3, placing the vibration damper 5 between the first cylinder 2 and the housing 1 can effectively suppress the vibration of the first cylinder 2 and reduce the adverse effects of the vibration of the first cylinder 2 on the second cylinder 3.

[0080] In some other embodiments, the outer diameter of the first cylinder 2 is larger than the outer diameter of the second cylinder 3, and the vibration damping member 5 includes a first vibration damping member 51 and a second vibration damping member 52. Unlike the previous embodiments where the first vibration damping member 51 and the second vibration damping member 52 are either both connected to the first cylinder 2 or both connected to the second cylinder 3, in these embodiments, one of the first vibration damping member 51 and the second vibration damping member 52 is connected between the first cylinder 2 and the box 1, and the other is connected between the second cylinder 3 and the box 1.

[0081] Optionally, the second cylinder 3 is located above the side of the first cylinder 2, wherein the first damping member 51 is connected between the top of the second cylinder 3 and the box 1, or the second damping member 52 is connected between the side plates of the second cylinder 3 and the box 1. Alternatively, the second cylinder 3 is located below the side of the first cylinder 2, wherein the first damping member 51 is connected between the side plates of the second cylinder 3 and the box 1, or the second damping member 52 is disposed between the side plates of the second cylinder 3 and the box 1 or the bottom plate of the box 1.

[0082] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

[0083] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing and a first cylindrical body and a second cylindrical body disposed within the housing. The outer diameter of the first cylindrical body is larger than the outer diameter of the second cylindrical body. The second cylindrical body is located above and to the side of the first cylindrical body. The first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body are connected by a connector. The connector includes a first connector disposed on the first cylindrical body and a second connector disposed on the second cylindrical body. The first connector and the second connector are connected by fasteners. At least one of the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body is provided with a vibration damping component between itself and the housing. The first connector includes a first connecting edge that intersects with the outer wall of the first cylindrical body, and the second connector includes a second connecting edge that intersects with the outer wall of the second cylindrical body. The shortest distance between the first connecting edge and the second connecting edge ranges from 3 mm to 80 mm.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shortest distance between the first connecting edge and the second connecting edge ranges from 15 mm to 30 mm.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second cylinder is located above or below the side of the first cylinder, and the connector at least partially falls within the plane formed by the axis of the first cylinder and the axis of the second cylinder.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector includes: A first connecting portion is disposed on the outer side of the first cylinder and has a first receiving space; and The first reinforcing block is embedded in the first receiving space and has a threaded hole that mates with the fastener. The second connector has a through hole opposite to the threaded hole.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connecting part is integrally formed with the first cylindrical body, wherein the first connecting part is made of plastic material and the first reinforcing block is made of metal material.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second connector includes a connecting plate integrally formed with the second cylindrical body, and the through hole is formed in the connecting plate.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first connecting portion has a first surface facing the connecting plate, the first reinforcing block has a second surface flush with the first surface, and the connecting plate is respectively attached to the first surface and the second surface.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first accommodating space has a waist-shaped cross-section along the installation direction perpendicular to the first reinforcing block, and the first reinforcing block is fitted into the first accommodating space in a matching shape.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration damping component is disposed between the first cylinder and the box, or the vibration damping component is disposed between the second cylinder and the box.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration damping component includes a first vibration damping component and a second vibration damping component, one of which is connected between the first cylinder and the box, and the other is connected between the second cylinder and the box.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first damping element is connected between the top of the second cylinder and the box, or the second damping element is connected between the side plate of the second cylinder and the box.

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