Clothes care machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clothes care, in particular to a clothes care machine, and aims to solve the problem of steam overflow caused by insufficient sealing performance of an external moving part of a circulating air path on an existing clothes care machine. Therefore, the clothes care machine comprises a cabinet body and an inner container, the partition plate is arranged in the inner container and divides the inner container into a first cavity and a second cavity, and the partition plate is provided with a first air inlet communicating with the first cavity and the second cavity and a first air outlet communicating with the first cavity and the second cavity; the first draught fan is arranged in the first cavity, and airflow can enter the first cavity from the first air inlet and be exhausted into the second cavity from the first air outlet. According to the scheme, cabinet body joint deformation expansion caused by high-frequency vibration of the draught fan can be avoided, the risk of overflow of high-temperature steam or hot air is reduced, the connecting complexity of the inner shell and the outer shell is simplified, the fatigue damage probability of coupling vibration of multiple parts is reduced, and the problem of sealing failure caused by assembly errors of a traditional upper circulation air path is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of garment care technology, specifically providing a garment care machine. Background Technology

[0002] Modern garment care machines generally rely on air circulation systems to achieve functions such as drying, wrinkle removal, and sterilization. Their core principle is to use a fan to drive airflow within the inner drum, creating a dynamic circulation, combined with temperature and humidity control and steam injection technologies, to achieve even care for the garments.

[0003] In the design of garment care machines using related technologies, airflow is typically generated by a bottom fan and transported upwards along the inner wall or a guide structure, forming a unidirectional flow path from bottom to top. During this process, hot air or steam penetrates the garment fibers, carrying away moisture or smoothing out wrinkles, and then re-enters the heating or filtration module through the return air vent, completing the cycle. However, due to limitations in physical space and fluid dynamics, the driving force of the bottom fan decreases significantly with increasing inner wall height, resulting in reduced airflow velocity and uneven distribution in the upper part of the garment, directly affecting care efficiency and effectiveness.

[0004] Specifically: First, the vertical airflow design of the bottom fan results in weak airflow at the top of the inner liner, making it difficult to fully penetrate thick or multi-layered clothing. To achieve even care, the system needs to extend its operating time or increase its power, leading to increased energy consumption. Second, although some designs use an upper circulation airflow path to compensate for airflow attenuation, such as adding an external fan at the top and directing airflow directly at the clothing, these designs require moving parts to be placed outside the inner liner. If the assembly precision is insufficient or the seals age after long-term operation, high-temperature steam can easily escape through the gaps, posing safety hazards and energy efficiency losses.

[0005] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] This application aims to solve the aforementioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problems of uneven care effect and low efficiency caused by the attenuation of airflow circulation in the upper part of the inner drum of existing garment care machines, and steam leakage caused by insufficient sealing of external moving parts of the upper circulation air path.

[0007] This application provides a garment care machine, comprising:

[0008] Cabinet;

[0009] The inner liner is located inside the cabinet.

[0010] A partition is disposed in the inner liner and divides the inner liner into a first chamber and a second chamber along the height direction. The partition is provided with a first air inlet connecting the first chamber and the second chamber and a first air outlet connecting the first chamber and the second chamber.

[0011] A first fan is disposed in the first chamber. The air inlet of the first fan is close to the first air inlet, and the air outlet of the first fan is close to the first air outlet, so that airflow can enter the first chamber from the first air inlet and be discharged to the second chamber from the first air outlet.

[0012] Optionally, a clothes rack is provided in the second chamber, and the first air inlet and the first air outlet are located on both sides of the clothes rack.

[0013] Optionally, the exhaust surface of the exhaust end faces the clothes rack.

[0014] Optionally, the garment care machine further includes:

[0015] A filter element is disposed in the first chamber and located between the first air inlet and the air inlet of the first fan.

[0016] Optionally, the garment care machine further includes:

[0017] A disinfection device is disposed in the first chamber and located between the first air inlet and the air inlet of the first fan to disinfect the airflow passing through the first chamber.

[0018] Optionally, the garment care also includes:

[0019] A sealing ring is disposed between the partition and the inner liner.

[0020] Optionally, both the first air inlet and the first air outlet are provided with airflow guide grilles.

[0021] Optionally, a third chamber is formed between the cabinet body and the bottom wall of the inner liner, and the bottom wall of the inner liner is provided with a second air outlet communicating with the second chamber and the third chamber. The garment care machine further includes:

[0022] A drying device is disposed in the third chamber and delivers hot air to the second chamber through the second air outlet.

[0023] Optionally, the garment care machine further includes:

[0024] A steam generator is disposed in the third chamber, and the steam outlet of the steam generator supplies steam to the second chamber through the second air outlet.

[0025] Optionally, the bottom wall of the inner liner is further provided with a second air inlet communicating with the second chamber and the third chamber, and the garment care machine further includes:

[0026] A second fan is disposed in the third chamber. The air inlet of the second fan is connected to the second air inlet, and the air outlet of the second fan is connected to the second air outlet, so that airflow can enter the third chamber from the second air inlet and exit from the second air outlet.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, this application integrates the first fan directly into the first chamber of the inner liner. Compared with the solution of placing the fan outside between the top wall of the cabinet and the top wall of the inner liner, this is equivalent to reconstructing the airflow layout of the traditional garment care machine. This not only avoids the expansion of cabinet seam deformation caused by high-frequency vibration of the fan, thereby reducing the risk of high-temperature steam or hot air overflowing from the gaps, but also reduces the probability of fatigue damage caused by multi-component coupled vibration by simplifying the connection complexity between the inner and outer shells. This solves the problem of sealing failure caused by assembly errors of external moving parts in the traditional circulating airflow. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The preferred embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural cross-sectional schematic diagram of a garment care machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment care machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0032] 11-Cabinet body, 110-Third chamber, 12-Inner liner, 121-First chamber, 122-Second chamber, 1201-First air inlet, 1202-First air outlet, 1203-Second air inlet, 1204-Second air outlet, 13-Baffle, 14-First fan, 15-Clothes rack, 16-Filter element, 17-Disinfection device, 18-Steam generator. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Preferred embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.

[0034] It should be noted that in the description of this application, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationship, are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the relevant device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 and 2 This is a garment care machine according to one embodiment of the present application. The garment care machine includes a cabinet 11 and an inner liner 12 disposed within the cabinet 11, and a partition 13 is disposed in the inner liner 12. The partition 13 is located near the upper part of the inner liner 12 and is arranged horizontally. The partition 13 divides the inner liner 12 into a first chamber 121 and a second chamber 122 that are interconnected along the height direction, and optimizes the airflow distribution through this chamber structure.

[0037] Specifically, the first chamber 121 houses the first fan 14, and the second chamber 122 is a garment care area for holding garments to be cared for. A partition 13 has a first air inlet 1201 and a first air outlet 1202 to connect the first chamber 121 and the second chamber 122. The air inlet of the first fan 14 faces the first air inlet 1201, and the air outlet faces the first air outlet 1202. Thus, when the first fan 14 is running, it drives airflow from the second chamber 122 into the first chamber 121 through the first air inlet 1201, then pressurizes and accelerates it before expelling it back into the second chamber 122 through the first air outlet 1202, forming a directional airflow channel to improve the airflow distribution in the upper part of the care chamber and enhance the fluidity and uniformity of the airflow in that area.

[0038] Furthermore, in this embodiment, by directly integrating the first fan 14 into the first chamber 121 of the inner liner 12, compared to the scheme of placing the fan outside between the inner top wall of the cabinet 11 and the outer top wall of the inner liner 12, it is equivalent to reconstructing the airflow layout of the traditional garment care machine. This not only avoids the expansion of the deformation of the cabinet 11 seam due to the high-frequency vibration of the fan, thereby reducing the risk of high-temperature steam or hot air overflowing from the gap, but also reduces the probability of fatigue damage caused by the coupled vibration of multiple components by simplifying the connection complexity between the inner and outer shells, thus solving the problem of sealing failure caused by assembly errors of external moving parts in the traditional circulating airflow.

[0039] Furthermore, by fully integrating the fan system within the first chamber 121 separated by the partition 13, modular packaging of the airflow circulation components is achieved. This design allows the fan system modules to be pre-assembled as independent functional units and integrated into the inner liner 12 before being quickly docked with the cabinet 11, significantly improving assembly efficiency on the production line.

[0040] In one embodiment, a seal is provided at the joint between the partition 13 and the inner liner 12 to completely block the undesigned airflow leakage path between the first chamber 121 and the second chamber 122. The application of the seal not only ensures the directional delivery efficiency of the fan's pressurized airflow, but also avoids air pressure attenuation due to pressure loss, thereby maintaining the kinetic energy stability of the circulation system.

[0041] Further, refer to Figure 2 The arrows in the diagram indicate the direction of airflow. The first air inlet 1201 and the first air outlet 1202 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the partition 13 (for example, when the cabinet 11 is in normal use, the first air inlet 1201 and the first air outlet 1202 are located on the front and rear sides of the partition 13, respectively). When the first fan 14 is running, the air entering from the first air inlet 1201 on one side, after being fully diffused and circulated in the first chamber 121, can be more efficiently discharged from the first air outlet 1202 on the other side to the second chamber 122, thereby further optimizing the airflow circulation path and enhancing the wind pressure effect.

[0042] Furthermore, the clothes hanger 15 is located at the center of the second chamber 122, and the first air inlet 1201 and the first air outlet 1202 are located on both sides of the clothes hanger 15, forming a bidirectional airflow path around the clothes.

[0043] Specifically, the first fan 14 draws airflow from the first air inlet 1201 on one side of the clothes hanger 15, pressurizes it, and then sprays the airflow at a higher speed into the second chamber 122 through the first air outlet 1202 on the other side. This forces hot air or steam to flow around the clothes hanger 15 in a wrap-around circulation, ensuring that the front and back of the clothes and the interlayer are heated evenly, thus completely solving the problem of localized blind spots caused by unilateral air supply.

[0044] Furthermore, the first air outlet 1202 is angled and faces the clothes hanger 15. Compared to an air outlet that faces vertically downwards, a vertically downward air outlet may cause the airflow to flow directly downwards, failing to effectively cover the clothes on the clothes hanger 15, especially the upper or sides of the clothes. The angled design allows the airflow to blow directly onto the clothes, increasing the contact area of ​​the airflow and improving the penetration efficiency of hot air or steam.

[0045] In one embodiment, a third chamber 110 is provided between the bottom wall of the cabinet 11 and the bottom wall of the inner liner 12, and a drying device (not shown in the figure) is provided in the third chamber 110. In this embodiment, the drying device includes a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, and a throttling device. The third chamber 110 is connected to the second chamber 122 through a second air outlet 1204 provided on the bottom wall of the inner liner 12.

[0046] When the drying device is running, outside air enters the third chamber 110 through the ventilation holes at the bottom of the cabinet 11. The drying device then generates a high-temperature drying airflow to dry the clothes, which is discharged into the second chamber 122 through the second air outlet 1204. After entering the second chamber 122, the high-temperature drying airflow splits into two paths: the first part rises vertically, penetrating the fiber gaps of the hanging clothes, quickly evaporating moisture and removing wrinkles; the second part, under the active suction of the first fan 14, enters the first chamber 121 from the top of the second chamber 122 through the first air inlet 1201 of the partition 13. After being pressurized and accelerated, it is reinjected into the upper part of the second chamber 122 through the inclined first air outlet 1202, forming a top-down auxiliary circulation that significantly improves heat exchange efficiency.

[0047] Furthermore, the solution, through the coordinated design of the drying device and the dual-chamber air path, forms a three-dimensional drying field of "vertical penetration + horizontal agitation", which improves the heat uniformity of the inner and outer layers of clothing and helps to solve the problem of delayed drying in dense areas such as cuffs and collars.

[0048] In one embodiment, a steam generator 18 is also provided in the third chamber 110, and its steam outlet is connected to the second air outlet 1204 through an independent pipeline to realize the composite transportation of steam and drying airflow.

[0049] When the steam care mode is activated, the steam generator 18 heats the water into high-temperature steam, which is then vertically injected into the second chamber 122 through the second air outlet 1204 and evenly diffused onto the surface of the clothing to complete wrinkle removal, sterilization, and odor removal.

[0050] Similar to the flow path of the drying airflow, the high-temperature steam splits into two paths after entering the second chamber 122: the first part of the steam acts directly on the surface of the clothes, achieving deep wrinkle removal and sterilization through fiber penetration; the second part of the steam, under the negative pressure guidance of the first fan 14, enters the first chamber 121 through the first air inlet 1201, mixes with the circulating airflow, is repressurized, and is reinjected into the upper part of the second chamber 122 at a higher flow rate through the first air outlet 1202.

[0051] During this process, the recirculating steam and the continuously injected fresh steam at the bottom form a dynamic balance, which not only avoids the accumulation of condensate due to oversaturation of humidity in the chamber, but also enhances the multi-directional coverage of the clothes by the steam through circulation. At the same time, the fan drive of the first chamber 121 creates a turbulent effect of steam in the vertical and horizontal directions, completely eliminating the problem of excessive wetting of the lower half of the clothes and insufficient treatment of the upper half caused by gravity sinking in traditional static steam care, and significantly improving the uniformity of wrinkle removal and the efficiency of odor removal.

[0052] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the inner liner 12 is further provided with a second air inlet 1203 connecting the second chamber 122 and the third chamber 110, and a second fan (not shown in the figure) is also provided in the third chamber 110. The air inlet of the second fan is connected to the second air inlet 1203, directly drawing air from the second chamber 122, pressurizing it, and then delivering it to the drying device or steam generator 18 in the third chamber 110. The treated dry airflow or high-temperature steam is then reinjected into the second chamber 122 through the second air outlet 1204, forming a closed loop of "extraction-regeneration-reinjection". At the same time, the first fan 14 of the first chamber 121 continuously draws airflow from the top of the second chamber 122 for secondary circulation, ultimately realizing a three-dimensional airflow network driven by the upper and lower dual fans, which greatly improves nursing efficiency.

[0053] By installing a second fan and a second air inlet 1203 in the third chamber 110, the airflow circulation efficiency can be enhanced. This design can also effectively promote airflow throughout the entire garment care machine, reduce dead air zones, further improve energy utilization efficiency, and reduce energy consumption.

[0054] Furthermore, the independent control of the two fans helps to achieve flexible switching between multiple modes, such as separate drying, steam care, or mixed mode. By adjusting the speed ratio of the two fans, the penetration intensity of the airflow in the vertical direction and the coverage range in the horizontal direction can be precisely controlled, and it can also adapt to different clothing materials and care needs.

[0055] In one embodiment, a filter element 16 is also provided in the first chamber 121. The filter element 16 is disposed between the first air inlet 1201 and the air inlet end of the first fan 14. When the airflow in the second chamber 122 enters the first chamber 121 through the first air inlet 1201, it first passes through the filter element 16. The filter element 16 can effectively intercept various impurities in the airflow, such as dust and hair. If these impurities are not filtered out, they may enter the first fan 14 with the airflow, affecting the normal operation of the first fan 14 and shortening its service life; they may also adhere to clothing, reducing the effect of clothing care.

[0056] In this embodiment, the filter element 16 is preferably filter cotton.

[0057] In one embodiment, a disinfection device 17 is also provided in the first chamber 121. The disinfection device 17 is located between the first air inlet 1201 and the air inlet of the first fan 14. When the airflow in the second chamber 122 enters the first chamber 121 through the first air inlet 1201, the disinfection device 17 disinfects the airflow passing through it.

[0058] The disinfection device 17 can employ various technologies, such as ultraviolet disinfection, ozone disinfection, or other chemical disinfection methods. Its purpose is to kill various bacteria carried in the air. If these microorganisms enter the garment care machine with the airflow and attach to the clothing, they may pose a potential threat to human health. Air treated by the disinfection device 17, when subsequently entering the second chamber 122 and acting on the clothing, can prevent the spread of harmful microorganisms to the clothing, thus ensuring hygiene while caring for the garments, allowing users to use the garment care machine with greater peace of mind.

[0059] In one embodiment, both the first air inlet 1201 and the first air outlet 1202 are provided with air guide grilles.

[0060] Specifically, the airflow guide grille at the first air inlet 1201 guides the air entering the first chamber 121. When outside air passes through the first air inlet 1201, the airflow guide grille can evenly disperse the airflow, allowing the air to flow into the first chamber 121 more orderly and avoiding situations where the local airflow is too strong or too weak.

[0061] When the air in the first chamber 121 is discharged from the first air outlet 1202 by the first fan 14, the guide grille can regulate the discharged airflow. It can make the airflow flow out in a specific direction and angle, and more accurately guide it to the second chamber 122. In this way, the airflow entering the second chamber 122 is more evenly distributed, and can act more comprehensively on the clothes placed in the inner liner 12, improving the effect of clothing care.

[0062] The technical solutions of this application have been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of this application, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A garment care machine, characterized in that, include: Cabinet (11); The inner liner (12) is located inside the cabinet (11); A partition (13) is disposed in the inner liner (12) and divides the inner liner (12) into a first chamber (121) and a second chamber (122) along the height direction. The partition (13) is provided with a first air inlet (1201) connecting the first chamber (121) and the second chamber (122) and a first air outlet (1202) connecting the first chamber (121) and the second chamber (122). A first fan (14) is disposed in the first chamber (121). The air inlet end of the first fan (14) is close to the first air inlet (1201), and the air outlet end of the first fan (14) is close to the first air outlet (1202), so that the airflow can enter the first chamber (121) from the first air inlet (1201) and be discharged from the first air outlet (1202) to the second chamber (122).

2. The garment care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second chamber (122) is provided with a clothes rack (15), and the first air inlet (1201) and the first air outlet are located on both sides of the clothes rack (15).

3. The garment care machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The exhaust surface of the exhaust end faces the clothes rack (15).

4. The garment care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment care machine also includes: A filter element (16) is disposed in the first chamber (121) and located between the first air inlet (1201) and the air inlet of the first fan (14).

5. The garment care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment care machine also includes: A disinfection device (17) is disposed in the first chamber (121) and located between the first air inlet (1201) and the air inlet of the first fan (14) to disinfect the airflow passing through the first chamber (121).

6. The garment care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment care also includes: A sealing ring is disposed between the partition (13) and the inner liner (12).

7. The garment care machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first air inlet (1201) and the first air outlet (1202) are equipped with air guide grilles.

8. The garment care machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, A third chamber (110) is formed between the bottom wall of the cabinet (11) and the inner liner (12), and the bottom wall of the inner liner (12) is provided with a second air outlet (1204) connecting the second chamber (122) and the third chamber (110). The garment care machine also includes: A drying device is disposed in the third chamber (110) and delivers hot air to the second chamber (122) through the second air outlet (1204).

9. The garment care machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment care machine also includes: A steam generator (18) is disposed in the third chamber (110), and the steam outlet of the steam generator (18) supplies steam to the second chamber (122) through the second air outlet (1204).

10. The garment care machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the inner liner (12) is also provided with a second air inlet (1203) connecting the second chamber (122) and the third chamber (110). The garment care machine also includes: A second fan is disposed in the third chamber (110). The air inlet of the second fan is connected to the second air inlet (1203), and the air outlet of the second fan is connected to the second air outlet (1204), so that airflow can enter the third chamber (110) from the second air inlet (1203) and exit from the second air outlet (1204).

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