Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to clothes processing equipment which comprises a box body, a drying air duct is arranged in the box body, and the drying air duct is provided with a ventilation part. A first filtering structure is arranged in the box body, and the first filtering structure can enter the drying air duct from the ventilation part; the first filtering structure comprises a filtering body and a holding part arranged on the filtering body, and the holding part can rotate relative to the filtering body, so that the drying effect of the clothes treatment equipment is improved, and the convenience of taking and placing the first filtering structure is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, clothing processing equipment (such as dryers) has become an indispensable appliance for many households. Clothing processing equipment such as dryers includes a cabinet and a clothes processing drum inside the cabinet. The cabinet has drying air ducts. In use, clothes are placed into the clothes processing drum through the inlet to achieve drying. However, the drying effect of related clothing processing equipment is relatively poor. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a clothing processing device.

[0004] This utility model provides a clothing processing device, including a box, the box having a drying air duct, and the drying air duct having a ventilation section;

[0005] The chamber is provided with a first filter structure, which can enter the drying air duct through the ventilation section; the first filter structure includes a filter body and a grip portion disposed on the filter body, and the grip portion can rotate relative to the filter body.

[0006] The garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model features a first filter structure within the housing. This first filter structure can enter the drying duct through the ventilation section of the drying duct. The first filter structure includes a filter body and a grip portion mounted on the filter body, allowing the grip portion to rotate relative to the filter body. This design allows the first filter structure to filter and adsorb lint and other debris in the air within the drying duct to a certain extent, improving the filtration effect and preventing clogging of the drying duct or other components within it. This ensures smooth airflow within the drying duct, thereby improving the drying effect of the garment processing equipment and extending its service life. Furthermore, the grip portion on the filter body enhances the ease of handling the first filter structure. The rotatable grip portion allows for adjustment of its position relative to the filter body as needed, further improving the convenience of handling and making the equipment more user-friendly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the outer contour dimension of the ventilation section is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension inside the drying air duct;

[0008] The outer contour dimension of the filter body is larger than the outer contour dimension of the ventilation part.

[0009] In some embodiments, a rotation angle limiting structure is provided between the filter body and the grip portion;

[0010] The rotation angle limiting structure is used to limit the rotation angle of the grip portion relative to the filter body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rotation angle limiting structure includes a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface disposed on the filter body, and the first limiting surface and the second limiting surface are respectively disposed on both sides of the rotation axis of the grip and the filter body.

[0012] The first limiting surface is used to stop the gripping part when it rotates clockwise relative to the filter body to the positive limit angle; the second limiting surface is used to stop the gripping part when it rotates counterclockwise relative to the filter body to the negative limit angle.

[0013] In some embodiments, the angle between the grip and the filter body is between 60° and 150°.

[0014] In some embodiments, the filter body includes a base frame and a filter element disposed on the base frame;

[0015] The grip is attached to the base frame and is rotatable relative to the base frame.

[0016] In some embodiments, the grip is located at the edge of the base frame.

[0017] In some embodiments, the filter element is a filter sponge.

[0018] In some embodiments, the ventilation section is formed as an air inlet, and the filter element is located on the side of the base frame facing the ventilation section.

[0019] In some embodiments, the base frame has a cavity with an air passage area on the bottom wall of the cavity; the filter element is located within the cavity;

[0020] The cavity wall has a support portion arranged circumferentially along the base frame, the support portion being used to support the filter element.

[0021] In some embodiments, the top surface of the filter element does not protrude beyond the top surface of the base frame.

[0022] In some embodiments, the outer contour shape of the filter element is adapted to the shape of the cavity.

[0023] In some embodiments, the filter body further includes a cover plate disposed on the base frame;

[0024] The cover plate is connected to the base frame to confine the filter element between the base frame and the cover plate.

[0025] In some embodiments, the base frame is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion extending toward the cover plate, the cover plate is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion that can engage with the first snap-fit ​​portion, and the filter element has a clearance hole at the position corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​portion, through which the first snap-fit ​​portion can pass.

[0026] In some embodiments, the first latching portion includes at least two elastic arms, one end of each elastic arm is connected to the base frame, and the other end of each elastic arm extends toward the cover plate; the at least two elastic arms are circumferentially arranged and enclose to form an elastic latching space, and the second latching portion can enter and latch into the elastic latching space.

[0027] In some embodiments, the second snap-fit ​​portion includes a snap-fit ​​post disposed on the cover plate and extending toward the base frame.

[0028] In some embodiments, a sealing portion is provided on the outer peripheral side of the filter body, the sealing portion being used to seal against the inner wall of the drying air duct.

[0029] In some embodiments, the filter body includes a base frame and a filter element disposed on the base frame;

[0030] The sealing part is provided on the base frame along the outer periphery of the base frame.

[0031] In some embodiments, the sealing portion is a flexible sealing edge.

[0032] In some embodiments, the sealing portion is formed on the outer periphery of the base frame by injection molding.

[0033] In some embodiments, the grip portion is a flat handle;

[0034] The handle has a latching position.

[0035] In some embodiments, the drying duct is provided with a support structure for supporting the first filter structure.

[0036] In some embodiments, the filter body includes a base frame and a filter element disposed on the base frame;

[0037] The support structure includes support ribs, and the edge of the base frame is provided with a mating notch into which the support ribs can extend.

[0038] In some embodiments, a second filter structure is further provided inside the housing, and the second filter structure is located at the ventilation section.

[0039] In some embodiments, the filter body is located downstream of the second filter structure, and the grip is located between the second filter structure and the inner wall of the drying duct.

[0040] In some embodiments, the housing includes a front support and a base;

[0041] The front support is located on the front side of the housing, the base is located below the front support, and at least a portion of the drying air duct is defined between the front support and the base. The ventilation section is formed on the front support.

[0042] In some embodiments, the gripping part is provided with a first shaft hole, the filter body is provided with a second shaft hole, and the gripping part is rotatably connected to the filter body through a rotating shaft passing through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole.

[0043] In some embodiments, the gripping part is rotatably connected to the filter body via a flexible component. Attached Figure Description

[0044] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0045] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0046] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the first filter structure described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point I in the middle;

[0048] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0049] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first filter structure described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the filter body in an embodiment of the present invention when the first limiting surface limits the gripping part;

[0051] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of section BB in the middle;

[0052] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Cross-sectional view of section CC;

[0053] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view at point D;

[0054] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter body according to an embodiment of the present invention when the second limiting surface of the filter body limits the gripping part.

[0055] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view at point E in the middle;

[0056] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the first filter structure described in this embodiment of the present invention installed at the ventilation section;

[0057] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged view at point F;

[0058] Figure 13 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0059] Figure 14 for Figure 13 Enlarged view of point G in the middle;

[0060] Figure 15 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0061] Figure 16 for Figure 15 Corresponding cross-sectional schematic diagram;

[0062] Figure 17 for Figure 16 A magnified view of section H in the middle.

[0063] The components include: 1. Drying air duct; 11. Ventilation section; 2. First filter structure; 21. Filter body; 211. Base frame; 2111. Cavity; 2112. Air passage area; 2113. Support section; 2114. Fitting notch; 212. Filter element; 2121. Clearance hole; 213. Cover plate; 214. First snap-fit ​​section; 2141. Elastic arm; 215. Second snap-fit ​​section; 22. Grip section; 221. Hand lever position; 3. Rotation angle limiting structure; 31. First limiting surface; 32. Second limiting surface; 4. Sealing section; 5. Support structure; 51. Support rib; 52. Support shell; 6. Second filter structure; 7. Rotating shaft; 10. Front support; 20. Base. Detailed Implementation

[0064] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model, the solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of this utility model and the features thereof can be combined with each other.

[0065] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, but the embodiments of the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.

[0066] Reference Figures 1 to 17 As shown, this embodiment provides a garment processing device. For example, the garment processing device may be a dryer, a washer-dryer combo, etc.

[0067] Specifically, the garment processing equipment includes a box (not shown in the figure), which has a drying air duct 1 and a ventilation section 11.

[0068] The clothing processing equipment may further include a clothing processing drum (not shown in the figure) and a heat pump heat exchange structure (not shown in the figure). Both the clothing processing drum and the heat pump heat exchange structure are housed within the chamber, and the inner cavity of the clothing processing drum is connected to the drying air duct 1. At least a portion of the heat pump heat exchange structure is located within the drying air duct 1. The heat pump heat exchange structure may include a condenser and an evaporator, in which a heat exchange medium (such as refrigerant) flows.

[0069] In practice, the low-temperature humid air in the clothes processing drum can first enter the drying air duct 1 and exchange heat with the evaporator. The evaporator absorbs heat from the air to achieve air dehumidification. The dehumidified dry low-temperature air then passes through the condenser for heat exchange, thereby heating the air to form high-temperature dry air before entering the clothes processing drum to exchange heat with the clothes in the clothes processing drum, thereby heating or drying the clothes.

[0070] The chamber contains a first filter structure 2, which can enter the drying air duct 1 through the ventilation section 11. The first filter structure 2 includes a filter body 21 and a gripping part 22 disposed on the filter body 21, which can rotate relative to the filter body 21.

[0071] For example, the ventilation section 11 described above can be specifically formed as the air inlet of the drying air duct 1. By placing the first filter structure 2 inside the drying air duct 1, for example, the first filter structure 2 can be set on the upstream side of the evaporator. In this way, when the air in the clothes processing drum enters the drying air duct 1 and the air contains lint and other debris, the lint and other debris can be filtered and adsorbed to a certain extent by the first filter structure 2, thereby improving the filtration effect of lint and other debris. This avoids the situation where lint and other debris block the drying air duct 1 or other devices (such as the evaporator or condenser) inside the drying air duct 1 to a certain extent, ensuring the smooth flow of air inside the drying air duct 1, and thus improving the drying effect of the clothes processing equipment.

[0072] The garment processing equipment provided in this embodiment features a first filter structure 2 installed inside the housing. This first filter structure 2 can enter the drying duct 1 through the ventilation section 11. The first filter structure 2 includes a filter body 21 and a gripping part 22 mounted on the filter body 21, and the gripping part 22 can rotate relative to the filter body 21. This configuration allows the first filter structure 2 to filter and adsorb lint and other debris in the air within the drying duct 1 to a certain extent, improving the filtration effect. This prevents lint and other debris from clogging the drying duct 1 or other components within it, ensuring smooth airflow within the drying duct 1 and thus improving the drying effect of the garment processing equipment. Furthermore, this design can extend the service life of the garment processing equipment to a certain extent. Meanwhile, by providing a gripping part 22 on the filter body 21, the ease of taking and placing the first filter structure 2 can be improved to a certain extent. Furthermore, since the gripping part 22 can rotate relative to the filter body 21, the position and posture of the gripping part 22 relative to the filter body 21 can be adjusted according to actual needs, thereby further improving the ease of taking and placing the first filter structure 2 and making it more convenient to use.

[0073] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 11 to 16 As shown, the chamber has a front support 10 and a base 20. The front support 10 is located on the front side of the chamber, and the base 20 is located below the front support 10. At least a portion of the drying air duct 1 is defined between the front support 10 and the base 20, and a ventilation section 11 is formed on the front support 10.

[0074] For example, the clothes handling drum can be positioned above the base 20 and behind the front support 10. The rear side of the clothes handling drum has an air passage that communicates with the drying air duct 1. During drying, Figure 16 The dashed arrows indicate the airflow direction within the drying duct 1. Specifically, the humid, hot air from the clothes handling drum enters the drying duct 1 through the clothes inlet of the clothes handling drum via the ventilation section 11. After exchanging heat with the heat pump heat exchange system within the drying duct 1, it enters the clothes handling drum through the air passage to dry the clothes, and this cycle repeats. Simultaneously, the air entering the drying duct 1 is filtered by the first filter structure 2, which removes lint and other impurities from the air, thus ensuring effective drying.

[0075] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 4 to 16 As shown, the outer contour dimension of the ventilation section 11 is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension inside the drying air duct 1. The outer contour dimension of the filter body 21 is larger than the outer contour dimension of the ventilation section 11.

[0076] Specifically, the cross-section inside the drying air duct 1 is the cross-section inside the drying air duct 1. Figures 11 to 13 as well as Figure 16 Cross-section on the XOY plane. (Continue referring to...) Figures 11 to 13 as well as Figure 16 It can be seen that the size of the ventilation section 11 in the X direction is smaller than the size of the cross-section inside the drying duct 1 in the X direction, and the size of the ventilation section 11 in the Y direction is smaller than the size of the cross-section inside the drying duct 1 in the Y direction.

[0077] Wherein, the outer contour dimension of the filter body 21 refers to the outer contour dimension of the filter body 21 in... Figure 4 The outer contour dimensions on the X1OY1 plane. From Figure 4 , Figures 11 to 13 as well as Figure 16 As can be seen, the size of the filter body 21 in the X1 direction is larger than the size of the ventilation part 11 in the X direction, and the size of the filter body 21 in the Y1 direction is larger than the size of the ventilation part 11 in the Y direction.

[0078] To facilitate the entry of the first filter structure 2 into the drying duct 1 via the ventilation section 11, and to ensure better matching of the first filter structure 2 within the drying duct 1, the first filter structure 2 can be inclined as it enters the drying duct 1 via the ventilation section 11. See [reference needed] for details. Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the first filter structure 2 is in Figure 11 and Figure 12The first filter structure 2 is tilted at a certain angle relative to the XOY plane. At the same time, since the gripping part 22 can rotate relative to the filter body 21, the angle of the gripping part 22 relative to the filter body 21 can be adaptively adjusted according to the size relationship between the outer contour size of the ventilation part 11 and the outer contour size of the filter body 21, so that the first filter structure 2 can be smoothly extended from the ventilation part 11 into the drying air duct 1.

[0079] Meanwhile, since the outer contour of the filter body 21 is larger than that of the ventilation part 11, when the first filter structure 2 is placed in the drying air duct 1, it can further improve the sealing performance between the filter body 21 and the inner wall of the drying air duct 1 to a certain extent, thereby improving the filtration effect on debris such as hair in the air.

[0080] Specifically, refer to Figures 13 to 17 As shown, when the first filter structure 2 is placed in the drying air duct 1, for example, the filter body 21 can be placed horizontally to effectively filter the vertically flowing air in the drying air duct 1.

[0081] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 7 to 10 As shown, a rotation angle limiting structure 3 is provided between the filter body 21 and the grip 22. The rotation angle limiting structure 3 is used to limit the rotation angle of the grip 22 relative to the filter body 21.

[0082] By setting the rotation angle limiting structure 3, the ease of picking up and putting down the first filter structure 2 is further improved. It can also avoid interference between the grip 22 and other structures due to excessive rotation to a certain extent. It can also prevent the grip 22 from blocking the filter body 21 when the first filter structure 2 is put into the drying air duct 1, thus further ensuring the air filtration effect.

[0083] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 7 to 10 As shown, the rotation angle limiting structure 3 includes a first limiting surface 31 and a second limiting surface 32 disposed on the filter body 21, and the first limiting surface 31 and the second limiting surface 32 are respectively disposed on both sides of the rotation axis of the grip part 22 and the filter body 21.

[0084] The first limiting surface 31 is used to stop the gripping part 22 from rotating clockwise relative to the filter body 21 to its positive limit angle. The second limiting surface 32 is used to stop the gripping part 22 from rotating counterclockwise relative to the filter body 21 to its negative limit angle. Specifically, clockwise rotation... Figure 6 and Figure 9 The S-direction shown, counterclockwise, is specifically... Figure 6 and Figure 9 The N-direction is shown.

[0085] In this way, the rotation angle of the gripping part 22 relative to the filter body 21 is limited by the cooperation of the first limiting surface 31 and the second limiting surface 32. The rotation angle limiting structure 3 has a simple structure and a good limiting effect.

[0086] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the angle between the gripping part 22 and the filter body 21 is between 60° and 150°.

[0087] This design not only avoids the situation where the holding part 22 blocks the filter body 21 when the first filter structure 2 is placed in the drying air duct 1, thus ensuring the filtration effect, but also avoids the situation where the holding part 22 rotates excessively and interferes with other components.

[0088] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the filter body 21 includes a base frame 211 and a filter element 212 disposed on the base frame 211. The grip portion 22 is connected to the base frame 211 and can rotate relative to the base frame 211.

[0089] This configuration allows the base frame 211 to fix and support the filter element 212 to a certain extent. Compared with the solution of placing the grip on the filter element, by connecting the grip 22 to the base frame 211, the ease of handling the first filter structure 2 is improved, while the stability of the filter element 212 is ensured to a certain extent, thus guaranteeing the good filtration effect of the filter element 212.

[0090] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the gripping part 22 is located at the edge of the base frame 211. This arrangement allows for easy gripping and handling of the first filter structure 2, while also preventing the gripping part 22 from interfering with the filter element 212 and affecting the filtration effect. This ensures the filtration effect on lint and other debris and improves the drying effect.

[0091] In some embodiments, the filter element 212 is a filter sponge. This configuration results in a simple structure for the filter element 212, while still achieving good filtration of impurities such as lint, thus ensuring effective drying.

[0092] Of course, in other embodiments, the filter element 212 may also be a filter screen, etc.

[0093] In some embodiments, when the ventilation section 11 is specifically formed as an air inlet, the filter element 212 is located on the side of the base frame 211 facing the ventilation section 11.

[0094] In other words, air enters the drying duct 1 through the ventilation section 11. The filter element 212 is located on the windward side of the drying duct 1, and the base frame 211 is located on the leeward side. This arrangement enables the filter element 212 to filter the air in a timely and effective manner, further improving the filtration effect, and also ensuring that the base frame 211 effectively supports the filter element 212.

[0095] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the base frame 211 has a cavity 2111, and the bottom wall of the cavity 2111 has an air passage area 2112. The filter element 212 is located inside the cavity 2111.

[0096] This design allows the filter element 212 to be limited to a certain extent by the concave cavity 2111, which improves the stability of the filter element 212 on the base frame 211 and thus improves the filtration effect.

[0097] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cavity wall of the recess 2111 has a support portion 2113 arranged circumferentially along the base frame 211, and the support portion 2113 is used to support the filter element 212.

[0098] By setting the support part 2113, the filter element 212 is stably supported, which improves the stability of the filter element 212 and further improves the filtration effect.

[0099] For example, the support portion 2113 may be a support rib, a support protrusion, etc. The support portion 2113 may extend along the entire circumference of the base frame 211.

[0100] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 4 to 9 As shown, the top surface of the filter element 212 does not protrude from the top surface of the base frame 211. This design can improve the aesthetic appearance of the first filter structure 2 to a certain extent, and can also avoid interference between the filter element 212 and the external structure to a certain extent, thus ensuring the stability of the filter element 212.

[0101] In some embodiments, the outer contour shape of the filter element 212 is adapted to the shape of the cavity 2111. This configuration can further improve the limiting effect of the base frame 211 on the filter element 212, resulting in higher stability and reliability of the filter element 212.

[0102] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the filter body 21 also includes a cover plate 213 disposed on the base frame 211. The cover plate 213 is connected to the base frame 211 to confine the filter element 212 between the base frame 211 and the cover plate 213.

[0103] This configuration can further improve the stability of the filter element 212, which is conducive to ensuring the filtration effect of the filter element 212 and further improving the drying effect.

[0104] Of course, in other embodiments, the grip portion 22 may also be disposed on the cover plate 213.

[0105] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the base frame 211 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 214 extending toward the cover plate 213, and the cover plate 213 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion 215 that can engage with the first snap-fit ​​portion 214. The filter element 212 has a clearance hole 2121 at the position corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​portion 214, through which the first snap-fit ​​portion 214 can pass.

[0106] In this way, the connection between the base frame 211 and the cover plate 213 is achieved through the engagement of the first snap-fit ​​part 214 and the second snap-fit ​​part 215. On the one hand, the connection between the base frame 211 and the cover plate 213 is convenient and does not require the intervention of third-party tools, resulting in high assembly efficiency. On the other hand, the above-mentioned configuration also achieves a detachable connection between the base frame 211 and the cover plate 213, so that if either the base frame 211 or the cover plate 213 is damaged, only the damaged part needs to be replaced, which to a certain extent avoids the scrapping of the entire base frame 211 and the cover plate 213 and reduces maintenance costs to a certain extent.

[0107] In addition, by providing the aforementioned clearance hole 2121 on the filter element 212, while enabling the base frame 211 and the cover plate 213 to engage, the filter element 212 can also be limited to a certain extent by the first engaging part 214, further ensuring the stability of the filter element 212 and improving the filtration effect.

[0108] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first engaging portion 214 includes at least two elastic arms 2141, one end of each elastic arm 2141 is connected to the base frame 211, and the other end of each elastic arm 2141 extends toward the cover plate 213. The at least two elastic arms 2141 are arranged circumferentially and enclose to form an elastic engaging space, into which the second engaging portion 215 can enter and engage.

[0109] With this configuration, when each elastic arm 2141 moves away from each other under the action of external force, the second locking part 215 extends into the elastic locking space. When the external force disappears, each elastic arm 2141 moves towards each other to lock the second locking part 215 into the elastic locking space. Thus, the connection between the cover plate 213 and the base frame 211 is achieved through the locking and engagement of the first locking part 214 and the second locking part 215, making the connection convenient.

[0110] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second snap-fit ​​portion 215 includes snap-fit ​​posts extending toward the base frame 211 and disposed on the cover plate 213. This configuration simplifies the structure of the second snap-fit ​​portion 215 and facilitates its molding.

[0111] In other implementations, the second latching part 215 can also be a latching block, etc.

[0112] Of course, in other embodiments, one of the first latching portion 214 and the second latching portion 215 may be a buckle, and the other of the first latching portion 214 and the second latching portion 215 may be a card hole into which the buckle can extend and engage.

[0113] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 17 As shown, a sealing part 4 is provided on the outer periphery of the filter body 21, and the sealing part 4 is used to seal with the inner wall of the drying air duct 1.

[0114] This design improves the sealing performance between the filter body 21 and the inner wall of the drying duct 1, and to a certain extent avoids the leakage of lint and other debris in the drying duct 1 directly between the filter body 21 and the inner wall of the drying duct 1 without being filtered by the filter body 21. This further improves the filtration effect of lint and other debris in the air, further avoids the blockage of the evaporator and condenser, and further improves the drying effect of the clothing processing equipment.

[0115] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the sealing part 4 is specifically arranged on the base frame 211 along the outer periphery of the base frame 211. This arrangement ensures a good seal between the sealing part 4 and the drying air duct 1, while also preventing the sealing part 4 from interfering with the filter element 212 to a certain extent, thus guaranteeing the air filtration effect.

[0116] In some embodiments, the sealing part 4 is a flexible sealing edge, such as a rubber sealing edge or a silicone sealing edge. This design provides a good seal for the drying duct 1, and the first filter structure 2 offers good flexibility and smoothness during installation within the drying duct 1, making it convenient to use. Furthermore, this design helps to prevent wear and damage to the sealing part 4, protecting it, extending its service life, and further improving both filtration and drying effects.

[0117] In some embodiments, the sealing part 4 is injection molded onto the outer periphery of the base frame 211. This configuration results in high overall structural strength for the sealing part 4 and the base frame 211, and also improves subsequent assembly efficiency to some extent.

[0118] Of course, the sealing part 4 can also be fitted onto the outer periphery of the base frame 211.

[0119] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the grip portion 22 is a flat handle. This design facilitates gripping the grip portion 22, improves the ease of handling the first filter structure 2, and makes the assembly and replacement of the first filter structure 2 more convenient.

[0120] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the handle has a gripping position 221. This design makes it easier for users to grip the handle through the gripping position 221, making it more convenient to use.

[0121] For example, the handle position 221 can be a handle groove, a handle hole, etc.

[0122] Of course, the grip part 22 can also be a pull cord or a pull cord, etc.

[0123] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 13 to 14 As shown, a support structure 5 is provided inside the drying air duct 1 to support the first filter structure 2. This arrangement can provide good support for the first filter structure 2 within the drying air duct 1 to a certain extent, ensuring the stability of the first filter structure 2 within the drying air duct 1, and helping to ensure that the first filter structure 2 can effectively filter debris such as lint from the air.

[0124] For example, when the first filter structure 2 enters the drying air duct 1 through the ventilation section 11 and the filter body 21 abuts against the support structure 5, the filter body 21 will rotate relative to the grip section 22 under the supporting force of the support structure 5. For example, the filter body 21 can be rotated to be placed horizontally above the support structure 5 so that the support structure 5 can stably support the filter body 21, so that the air in the drying air duct 1 can be filtered by the filter body 21 as much as possible.

[0125] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the support structure 5 includes a support rib 51, and the edge of the base frame 211 is provided with a mating notch 2114 into which the support rib 51 can extend.

[0126] By including support ribs 51 in the support structure 5, the structure of the support structure 5 is simple, easy to manufacture, and provides good support for the first filter structure 2. In addition, the support ribs 51 can also support the drying air duct 1 to a certain extent, ensuring the stability of the drying air duct 1, avoiding deformation of the drying air duct 1 to a certain extent, which helps to ensure smooth airflow and improve the drying effect.

[0127] By setting a matching notch 2114 on the edge of the base frame 211, the base frame 211 can be limited to a certain extent, which further improves the support effect of the support structure 5 on the first filter structure 2, ensures the stability and filtration effect of the first filter structure 2, and the drying effect of the clothing processing equipment is good.

[0128] For example, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, for example, a guide ramp can be provided on the inner wall of the mating notch 2114. The guide ramp is used to guide the base frame 211 so that the support rib 51 can extend into the mating notch 2114.

[0129] Of course, refer to Figure 14 As shown, the support structure 5 may also include a support shell 52 disposed in the drying air duct 1. For example, the support shell 52 is located on one side of the aforementioned support rib 51, and the outer wall of the support shell 52 abuts against the base frame 211 to provide stable support for the first filter structure 2.

[0130] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 15 to 17 As shown, a second filter structure 6 is also provided inside the box, and the second filter structure 6 is located at the ventilation section 11.

[0131] This configuration, through the cooperation of the first filter structure 2 and the second filter structure 6, can improve the graded filtration of air in the drying duct 1. For example, when the ventilation section 11 is formed as the air inlet, the second filter structure 6 can perform timely and effective primary filtration of the air entering the drying duct 1, and then the first filter structure 2 performs secondary filtration of the air, thereby further improving the filtration effect of impurities such as lint in the air, and further avoiding the blockage of the evaporator, condenser, etc., thus further improving the drying effect.

[0132] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 15 to 17 As shown, the filter body 21 is located downstream of the second filter structure 6, and the gripping part 22 is located between the second filter structure 6 and the inner wall of the drying air duct 1.

[0133] This design limits the gripping part 22 by using the second filter structure 6 and the inner wall of the drying duct 1, preventing the gripping part 22 from rotating and obstructing the filter body 21, and also facilitating the removal of the first filter structure 2. Furthermore, this design effectively utilizes the space within the drying duct 1, facilitating the miniaturization of the drying duct 1, and consequently promoting the development of the entire garment processing equipment towards a smaller size.

[0134] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 1 to 17As shown, the gripping part 22 is provided with a first shaft hole, and the filter body 21 is provided with a second shaft hole. The gripping part 22 is rotatably connected to the filter body 21 through a rotating shaft 7 passing through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole. This arrangement facilitates the rotatable connection between the gripping part 22 and the filter body 21.

[0135] Of course, in some embodiments, the gripping part 22 and the filter body 21 can also be rotatably connected by a flexible member. The flexible member can be, for example, a rubber member or a silicone member, so that the rotatable connection between the gripping part 22 and the filter body 21 can be achieved through the deformation of the flexible member, making the connection between the two convenient.

[0136] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0137] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes a housing, the housing having a drying air duct, and the drying air duct having a ventilation section; The chamber is provided with a first filter structure, which can enter the drying air duct through the ventilation section; the first filter structure includes a filter body and a grip portion disposed on the filter body, and the grip portion can rotate relative to the filter body.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer contour dimension of the ventilation section is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the drying air duct. The outer contour dimension of the filter body is larger than the outer contour dimension of the ventilation part.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotation angle limiting structure is provided between the filter body and the gripping part; The rotation angle limiting structure is used to limit the rotation angle of the grip portion relative to the filter body.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotation angle limiting structure includes a first limiting surface and a second limiting surface disposed on the filter body, and the first limiting surface and the second limiting surface are respectively disposed on both sides of the rotation axis of the grip and the filter body. The first limiting surface is used to stop the gripping part when it rotates clockwise relative to the filter body to the positive limit angle; the second limiting surface is used to stop the gripping part when it rotates counterclockwise relative to the filter body to the negative limit angle. And / or, the angle between the grip and the filter body is between 60° and 150°.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The filter body includes a base frame and a filter element disposed on the base frame; The grip is attached to the base frame and is rotatable relative to the base frame.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The grip is located at the edge of the base frame; And / or, the filter element is a filter sponge; And / or, the ventilation section is formed as an air inlet, and the filter element is located on the side of the base frame facing the ventilation section.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base frame has a recessed cavity, and the bottom wall of the recessed cavity has an air passage area; the filter element is located inside the recessed cavity; The cavity wall has a support portion arranged circumferentially along the base frame, the support portion being used to support the filter element; And / or, the top surface of the filter element does not protrude beyond the top surface of the base frame; And / or, the outer contour shape of the filter element is adapted to the shape of the cavity.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The filter body also includes a cover plate that is installed on the base frame; The cover plate is connected to the base frame to confine the filter element between the base frame and the cover plate.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The base frame is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion extending toward the cover plate, and the cover plate is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion that can engage with the first snap-fit ​​portion. The filter element has a clearance hole at the position corresponding to the first snap-fit ​​portion, through which the first snap-fit ​​portion can pass.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first locking part includes at least two elastic arms, one end of each elastic arm is connected to the base frame, and the other end of each elastic arm extends toward the cover plate; the at least two elastic arms are arranged circumferentially and enclose to form an elastic locking space, and the second locking part can enter and lock into the elastic locking space; And / or, the second snap-fit ​​portion includes a snap-fit ​​post disposed on the cover plate and extending toward the base frame.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, A sealing part is provided on the outer periphery of the filter body, and the sealing part is used to seal with the inner wall of the drying air duct.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The filter body includes a base frame and a filter element disposed on the base frame; The sealing part is disposed on the base frame along the outer periphery of the base frame; and / or, the sealing part is a flexible sealing edge; and / or, the sealing part is formed on the outer periphery of the base frame by injection molding.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The grip portion is a flat handle; The handle has a latching position.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The drying duct is equipped with a support structure for supporting the first filter structure.

15. The garment processing equipment according to claim 14, characterized in that, The filter body includes a base frame and a filter element disposed on the base frame; The support structure includes support ribs, and the edge of the base frame is provided with a mating notch into which the support ribs can extend.

16. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The housing is also equipped with a second filter structure, which is located at the ventilation section.

17. The garment processing equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The filter body is located downstream of the second filter structure, and the grip is located between the second filter structure and the inner wall of the drying duct.

18. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The box contains a front support and a base; The front support is located on the front side of the housing, the base is located below the front support, and at least a portion of the drying air duct is defined between the front support and the base. The ventilation section is formed on the front support.

19. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The gripping part is provided with a first shaft hole, and the filter body is provided with a second shaft hole. The gripping part is rotatably connected to the filter body through a rotating shaft passing through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole. Alternatively, the gripping part and the filter body are rotatably connected via a flexible component.

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