Water softening assembly, putting assembly and clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a water body softening assembly, putting assembly and clothing processing equipment in the technical field of clothing processing equipment, the water body softening assembly comprises an outer shell and an inner shell, the outer shell forms a first containing cavity, the inner shell is arranged in the first containing cavity B, the inner shell forms a second containing cavity, and the second containing cavity is arranged in the second containing cavity. And ion exchange resin for softening the water body is loaded in the second accommodating cavity. By arranging the outer shell and the inner shell which are communicated with each other to form the water softening assembly, water has sufficient time to be subjected to a replacement reaction with ion exchange resin to become softened water, and the softened water flows out of the first containing cavity B, so that the softened water for washing is provided for the clothes treatment equipment, the conditions that clothes are hardened and discolored after being washed can be relieved, and the clothes treatment efficiency is improved. And scale in the clothes treatment equipment can be reduced, so that the service life of the clothes treatment equipment is prolonged, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and in particular to a water softening component, a dispensing component, and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the technology related to clothing processing equipment, tap water is directly introduced into the washing machine for washing. Tap water usually has a high content of metal ions and other substances, resulting in high hardness. Long-term use of hard water to wash clothes can damage the inner drum of the washing machine and the clothes themselves. Clothes washed with hard water are prone to hardening and discoloration. Long-term contact between the inner drum of the washing machine and hard water can easily produce limescale, affecting the life of the washing machine and thus reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this utility model aims to solve is to overcome the fact that in existing clothing processing equipment, tap water is directly involved in the washing process, and the high hardness of tap water affects the inner drum and the clothes themselves. To address this, a water softening component, a dispensing component, and a clothing processing device are provided, including:

[0004] The outer shell has an inlet for water to enter and an outlet for water to flow out. The outer shell forms a first cavity. A partition plate is provided in the first cavity, which divides the first cavity into a first cavity A and a first cavity B. Along the direction of water flow in the first cavity, the first cavity A is located upstream of the first cavity B. The partition plate has a first through hole that communicates with the first cavity A and the first cavity B.

[0005] The inner shell is disposed in the first cavity B, and a second cavity is formed inside the inner shell. The second cavity is filled with ion exchange resin for water softening. The inner shell has a water inlet end connected to the first through hole. A second through hole is provided on the side wall of the inner shell to connect the first cavity B and the second cavity.

[0006] In some embodiments, the water inlet end extends through the first through hole and is detachably connected to the first through hole;

[0007] The opening at the water inlet and at least part of the sidewall are located within the first cavity A.

[0008] The opening at the water inlet is provided with a cover, and the cover has a third through hole that connects the second cavity and the first cavity A.

[0009] The water inlet end has a fourth through hole on the side wall inside the first cavity A, which connects the second cavity and the first cavity A.

[0010] In some embodiments, the water inlet end is provided with an external thread on the side wall near the inner shell, and the inner side wall of the first through hole is provided with an internal thread adapted to the external thread.

[0011] In some embodiments, the inner shell is configured as an olive-shaped structure that is wide in the middle and narrow at the top and bottom along the direction of water flow.

[0012] In some embodiments, a first water outlet pipe is provided at the water outlet of the outer shell, the first water outlet pipe is connected to the first cavity B, and the location of the water outlet of the outer shell is higher than the lowest point of the inner shell and lower than the highest point of the inner shell.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer shell includes a first shell segment, a second shell segment, and a third shell segment, wherein one end of the second shell segment is sealed to the first shell segment and the other end is sealed to the third shell segment;

[0014] Wherein, a portion of the second housing segment and the first housing segment constitute the first cavity A, and another portion of the second housing segment and the third housing segment constitute the first cavity B.

[0015] In some embodiments, one end of the second housing segment is threadedly connected to the first housing segment, and the other end is threadedly connected to the third housing segment.

[0016] In some embodiments, a second water outlet pipe is provided on the bottom wall of the outer casing, and a switch valve and a detector are provided on the second water outlet pipe. The detector is used to detect the hardness of the water in the first cavity B.

[0017] In some embodiments, a delivery component is provided, including:

[0018] Water tank, the water tank being used to dispense washing water and / or detergent;

[0019] The aforementioned water softening components;

[0020] The outlet of the water box is connected to the inlet on the outer shell.

[0021] In some embodiments, the water box is provided with a dispensing section for dispensing salt particles that regenerate the ion exchange resin.

[0022] In some embodiments, a garment processing apparatus is provided, comprising:

[0023] The above-mentioned delivery components.

[0024] The solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0025] A water softening component is constructed by setting up an interconnected outer shell and an inner shell, with ion exchange resin placed in the inner shell. After water flows into the water softening component, it is first buffered within the outer shell and temporarily stored in the first cavity A. This slows down the flow rate of water entering the second cavity. The water then fully contacts the ion exchange resin in the inner shell, allowing sufficient time for a displacement reaction to become softened water, which then flows out from the first cavity B. This provides softened water for washing clothes, reducing the hardening and discoloration of clothes after washing, minimizing scale buildup inside the garment processing equipment, extending its lifespan, and ultimately improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, as part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water softening component shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first housing segment shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the second housing segment shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a top view of the second housing segment shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a front view of the third housing segment shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the third housing segment shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a front view of the inner shell shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a bottom view of the inner shell shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 10 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the water box shown in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 11 This is the second schematic diagram of the water box structure shown in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0038] In the diagram: 10-Water softening component, 100-Outer shell, 110-First shell section, 120-Second shell section, 130-Third shell section, 140-First cavity, 142-First cavity A, 144-First cavity B, 150-Divider plate, 152-First through hole, 160-Inlet pipe, 170-First outlet pipe, 180-Second outlet pipe, 182-Detector, 200-Inner shell, 210-Second cavity, 220-Second through hole, 230-Inlet end, 232-Cover, 234-Third through hole, 236-Fourth through hole, 238-External thread, 300-Water box, 310-Dispensing part.

[0039] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" 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 utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the technology related to clothing processing equipment, tap water is directly introduced into the washing machine for washing. Tap water usually has a high content of metal ions and other substances, resulting in high hardness. Long-term use of hard water to wash clothes can damage the inner drum of the washing machine and the clothes themselves. Clothes washed with hard water are prone to hardening and discoloration. Long-term contact between the inner drum of the washing machine and hard water can easily produce limescale, affecting the life of the washing machine and thus reducing the user experience.

[0043] Based on this, the following embodiments are proposed.

[0044] Example 1:

[0045] like Figure 1 , 3 As shown in Figures 5 and 7-8, this embodiment provides a water softening component, including:

[0046] The outer shell 100 is provided with an inlet for water to enter and an outlet for water to flow out. The outer shell 100 forms a first cavity. A partition plate 150 is provided in the first cavity, which divides the first cavity into a first cavity A142 and a first cavity B144. Along the direction of water flow in the first cavity, the first cavity A142 is located upstream of the first cavity B144. A first through hole 152 communicating with the first cavity A142 and the first cavity B144 is provided on the partition plate 150.

[0047] The inner shell 200 is disposed in the first cavity B144. The inner shell 200 has a second cavity 210 formed inside it. The second cavity 210 is filled with ion exchange resin for water softening. The inner shell 200 has a water inlet end 230 connected to the first through hole 152. The side wall of the inner shell 200 has a second through hole 220 connecting the first cavity B144 and the second cavity 210.

[0048] In this embodiment, the water softening component 10 includes an outer shell 100 and an inner shell 200. A first cavity 140 is formed within the outer shell 100. Water flows into the outer shell 100 and firstly enters the first cavity 140. A partition plate 150 is provided within the first cavity 140, dividing it into a first cavity A142 and a first cavity B144. The first cavities A142 and B144 are independent of each other. Assuming the direction of water flow within the first cavity 140 is direction C, the first cavity A142 is located upstream of the first cavity B144 along direction C. When water enters the first cavity 140, it first flows into the first cavity A142 and then into the first cavity B144. A first through hole 152 is formed on the partition plate 150, which is connected to both the first cavity A142 and the first cavity B144. Water can flow from the first cavity A142 into the first cavity B144 through the first through hole 152. The inner shell 200 is disposed in the first cavity B144, and a second cavity 210 is formed in the inner shell 200. The second cavity 210 is filled with ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin can soften the water through a displacement reaction. The specific principle of the ion exchange resin softening water is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. The inner shell 200 has a water inlet end 230, which is connected to the first through hole 152. When water flows out of the first cavity A142, it can flow into the inner shell 200 through the first through hole 152. When the water flows into the inner shell 200, it flows through the ion exchange resin and undergoes a displacement reaction with the ion exchange resin to form soft water. A second through hole 220 communicating with the second cavity 210 is provided on the side wall of the inner shell 200. Soft water flows out of the inner shell 200 and into the second cavity 210 through the second through hole 220.

[0049] Preferably, the second through hole 220 is a horn hole with two end faces of different diameters. The end face with the smaller diameter is located on the outer surface of the inner shell 200, and the end face with the larger diameter is located on the inner and outer surfaces of the inner shell 200. After the water enters the second cavity 210 and undergoes a displacement reaction with the ion exchange resin, it can flow out of the inner shell 200 quickly, providing sufficient softened water for the clothing treatment equipment.

[0050] Preferably, both the outer shell 100 and the inner shell 200 are made of silicone.

[0051] A water softening component 10 is constructed by setting up an interconnected outer shell 100 and an inner shell 200. Ion exchange resin is placed in the inner shell 200. After the water flows into the water softening component 10, it is first buffered in the outer shell 100 and temporarily stored in the first cavity A142. This allows water that does not have time to enter the second cavity 210 to be temporarily stored in the first cavity A142, slowing down the flow rate of water entering the second cavity 210. The water comes into full contact with the ion exchange resin in the inner shell 200, allowing sufficient time for the water to undergo a replacement reaction with the ion exchange resin to become softened water, which then flows out from the first cavity B144. This provides softened water for washing clothes, which can reduce the hardening and discoloration of clothes after washing, reduce the formation of scale inside the clothes processing equipment, extend the life of the clothes processing equipment, and thus improve the user experience.

[0052] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , 7 As shown in Figure 9,

[0053] The inlet end 230 penetrates through the first through hole 152 and is connected to the first through hole 152.

[0054] Detachable connection;

[0055] The opening of the water inlet 230 and at least part of its sidewall are located within the first cavity A142.

[0056] A cover 232 is provided at the opening of the water inlet 230, and a third through hole 234 is provided on the cover 232 to connect the second cavity 210 and the first cavity A142.

[0057] The water inlet end 230 is located on the side wall inside the first cavity A142 and has a fourth through hole 236 that connects the second cavity 210 and the first cavity A142.

[0058] In this embodiment, a cover 232 is provided at the water inlet 230. The cover 232 can seal the inner shell 200 to prevent the ion exchange resin in the second cavity 210 from overflowing and being lost under the impact of water flow. A third through hole 234 communicating with the second cavity 210 is provided on the cover 232, so that water can pass through the cover 232 and enter the second cavity 210 through the third through hole 234.

[0059] The design of the inlet 230 opening and at least part of the sidewall is located within the first cavity A142, so that the water in the first cavity A142 can not only enter the inner shell 200 through the third through hole 234 to exchange with the ion exchange resin, but also enter the inner shell 200 through the fourth through hole 236 to exchange with the ion exchange resin, making full use of the part of the inlet 230 located within the first cavity A142 and improving the water intake efficiency within the inner shell 200.

[0060] Preferably, the third through hole 234 is a flared hole with two end faces of different diameters. The end face with the larger diameter is located on the outer surface of the cover 232, and the end face with the smaller diameter is located on the inner and outer surfaces of the cover 232. When the water flows through the cover 232, the water pressure will increase under the action of the flared hole, thereby accelerating the flow rate of the water into the second cavity 210, so that the water quickly fills the inner shell 200 and reacts with the ion exchange resin, thereby further improving the softening efficiency of the water softening component 10.

[0061] By providing a third through hole 234 on the cover 232 that communicates with the second cavity 210, water can smoothly enter the inner shell 200. This also prevents the ion exchange resin in the second cavity 210 from overflowing and being lost under the impact of water flow, reducing the number of times the user needs to maintain the water softening component 10, thereby improving the efficiency of the water softening component 10.

[0062] By setting the water inlet 230 to be detachably connected to the first through hole 152, users can easily and quickly disassemble and assemble the inner shell 200, making it convenient for users to replenish the ion exchange resin or perform other maintenance operations on the inner shell 200, thereby improving the user experience.

[0063] Preferably, the water inlet 230 is provided with an external thread 238 on the side wall near the inner shell 200, and the inner side wall of the first through hole 152 is provided with an internal thread that matches the external thread 238.

[0064] The inlet end 230 is securely connected to the first through hole 152 by means of a threaded connection, and disassembly is convenient. This allows the inlet end 230 to also have a certain depth in the first cavity A142. Water can not only enter the inner shell 200 through the third through hole 234 to exchange with the ion exchange resin, but also enter the inner shell 200 through the fourth through hole 236 to exchange with the ion exchange resin. This makes full use of the part of the inlet end 230 located in the first cavity A142 and improves the water intake efficiency in the inner shell 200.

[0065] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , 7 As shown,

[0066] The inner shell 200 is constructed as an olive-shaped structure that is wide in the middle and narrow at the top and bottom along the direction of water flow.

[0067] The inner shell 200 for containing the ion exchange resin is constructed as an olive-shaped structure, wider in the middle and narrower at the top and bottom, along the direction of water flow. This shape design allows the inner shell 200 to extend along the length of the first cavity B144, giving it a large overall surface area. This surface allows for the design of more second through-holes 220, enabling the fluid within the inner shell 200 to be quickly discharged after exchanging fluid with the ion exchange resin, thereby improving the water softening efficiency of the inner shell 200. Simultaneously, during secondary contact with the inner shell 200, the water within it maintains continuous contact with the ion exchange resin through the second through-holes 220 located at different heights, further enhancing the water softening effectiveness of the ion exchange resin.

[0068] The inner shell 200 is constructed in an olive shape. Its streamlined design helps to reduce turbulence and resistance during water flow, allowing water to pass through more smoothly and improving the overall water softening efficiency of the component. Its smooth surface and streamlined design reduce the risk of impurities accumulating in the fluid and reduce the possibility of clogging.

[0069] The olive shape, similar to a rugby ball, makes installation and maintenance easier, especially when frequent washing or replacement is required. In the presence of vibrations inside the washing machine, the streamlined design is more robust and durable than angular shapes.

[0070] Meanwhile, the olive shape can better adapt to changes in flow rate and pressure, ensuring good water softening performance under various operating conditions.

[0071] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , 3 As shown,

[0072] A first water outlet pipe 170 is provided at the water outlet of the outer shell 100. The first water outlet pipe 170 is connected to the first cavity B144. The location of the water outlet of the outer shell 100 is higher than the lowest point of the inner shell 200 and lower than the highest point of the inner shell 200.

[0073] In this embodiment, a first water outlet pipe 170 is provided on the outer shell 100. The first water outlet pipe 170 is connected to the first cavity B144. Softened water generated after water flows into the second cavity 210 flows into the first cavity B144 and then flows out from the first water outlet pipe 170. The water first flows through the first cavity A142 in the first cavity 140 and then enters the inner shell 200 to become softened water. The softened water flows from the second cavity 210 to the bottom of the first cavity B144. As the softened water accumulates in the first cavity B144, the level of the softened water in the first cavity B144 will gradually rise and submerge the lowest point of the inner shell 200. The first water outlet pipe 170 is positioned upstream of the lowest point of the inner housing 200. When the level of softened water in the first cavity B144 submerges the lowest point of the inner housing 200 and exceeds the height of the first water outlet pipe 170, the excess softened water will flow out from the first water outlet pipe 170, thereby providing softened water for washing the garment processing equipment.

[0074] By setting the first water outlet pipe 170, which is connected to the first cavity B144, upstream of the lowest point of the inner shell 200, softened water can be drawn out from the first cavity B144 when its liquid level exceeds the height of the first water outlet pipe 170. Softened water below the height of the first water outlet pipe 170 will continue to soak the lower part of the inner shell 200, thereby continuously exchanging with the ion exchange resin in the second cavity 210 to further improve the softening degree of the water.

[0075] Multiple second through holes 220 are provided, spaced apart on the side wall of the inner shell 200. The softened water generated inside the inner shell 200 can flow out evenly through these holes, preventing blockage in the second cavity 210. The first outlet pipe 170 is at the same horizontal level as the highest second through hole 220. In other words, the second through hole 220 located at the highest point of the inner shell 200 is at the same height as the first outlet pipe 170, ensuring that when softened water flows out from the first outlet pipe 170, the liquid level in the first cavity B144 can still maximize the immersion of the inner shell 200.

[0076] By setting the second through hole 220, located at the highest point of the inner shell 200, to the same height as the first water outlet pipe 170, the softened water in the first cavity B144 can continuously undergo a displacement reaction with the ion exchange resin before being drawn out, thereby continuously improving the softening degree of the water.

[0077] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-5 As shown,

[0078] The outer shell 100 includes a first shell section 110, a second shell section 120 and a third shell section 130, with one end of the second shell section 120 being sealed to the first shell section 110 and the other end being sealed to the third shell section 130.

[0079] Among them, a portion of the second housing segment 120 and the first housing segment 110 form a first cavity A142, and another portion of the second housing segment 120 and the third housing segment 130 form a first cavity B144.

[0080] In this embodiment, the outer shell 100 includes a first shell section 110, a second shell section 120, and a third shell section 130. A partition is provided within the second shell section 120, covering the flow surface within the second shell section 120 and dividing it into two parts. Water must flow through the partition to pass through the second shell section 120. One end of the second shell section 120 is sealed to the first shell section 110, and the other end is sealed to the third shell section 130. This sealing connection prevents water from overflowing from the gaps between the pipe sections after flowing into the outer shell 100. A portion of the second shell section 120 and the first shell section 110 form a first cavity A142, and another portion of the second shell section 120 and the third shell section 130 form a first cavity B144. The partition is located between the first cavity A142 and the first cavity B144.

[0081] Preferably, one end of the second housing segment 120 is threadedly connected to the first housing segment 110, and the other end is threadedly connected to the third housing segment 130.

[0082] Preferably, the first housing segment 110, the second housing segment 120 and the third housing segment 130 are sealed together by using a seal at the connection point, and the seal can be made of rubber.

[0083] The sealing connection between the first housing section 110, the second housing section 120 and the third housing section 130 enables a portion of the second housing section 120 to form a first cavity A142 with the first housing section 110, and another portion of the second housing section 120 to form a first cavity B144 with the third housing section 130, thus satisfying the needs of the water softening component 10 for buffering, storing and softening water.

[0084] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , 6 As shown,

[0085] A second water outlet pipe 180 is provided on the bottom wall of the outer casing 100. A switch valve and a detector 182 are provided on the second water outlet pipe 180. The detector 182 is used to detect the hardness of the water in the first cavity B144.

[0086] In this embodiment, after the ion exchange resin has been used for a period of time, it absorbs a large amount of hard water substances, resulting in a slower replacement reaction rate with the water and a decrease in the efficiency of softening water. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically clean the ion exchange resin with salt or other reaction agents to replace the hard water substances absorbed in the ion exchange resin, forming waste liquid that is then discharged. After cleaning, the ion exchange resin reacts quickly with the water, resulting in a high efficiency in softening water. Based on this, a second water outlet pipe 180 is installed on the bottom wall of the outer casing 100. The second water outlet pipe 180 leads to the drainage system, allowing the softened water and waste liquid remaining in the first cavity B144 to leave the first cavity B144 and be discharged through the second water outlet pipe 180. A switch valve and a detector 182 are installed on the second water outlet pipe 180. The switch valve controls the connection between the first cavity B144 and the drainage system, and the detector 182 detects the hardness of the water in the first cavity B144.

[0087] Preferably, a mounting box is provided on the second water outlet pipe 180, and the detector 182 is an ion detector 182. The ion detector 182 is installed in the mounting box. When the switch valve is opened, the softened water and waste liquid in the first cavity B144 can flow through the detector 182.

[0088] By installing a switch valve and a detector 182 on the second water outlet pipe 180, the softened water and waste liquid remaining in the first cavity B144 can be discharged, preventing bacteria from growing in the first cavity B144 and corroding the inner wall of the inner shell 200. This reduces the wear and tear on the water softening component 10, reduces the number of maintenance operations required by the user, and improves the user experience.

[0089] Example 2

[0090] This embodiment provides a delivery component.

[0091] Water tank 300, water tank 300 is used to add washing water and / or detergent;

[0092] Water softening component 10 in Example 1;

[0093] The outlet of the water box 300 is connected to the inlet on the outer casing 100.

[0094] In this embodiment, the dispensing component includes a water tank 300 and a water softening component 10 as implemented in any of the embodiments in Example 1. The water tank 300 is used to contain washing water and detergent. When the garment processing equipment starts to receive water, the washing water mixes with the detergent by rinsing the water tank 300 and flows into the garment processing equipment. The water tank 300 is connected to the first cavity A142, so that after the washing water is mixed with the detergent, it can flow through the first cavity A142 and enter the inner shell 200 to contact the ion exchange resin and undergo a displacement reaction, ultimately becoming softened water.

[0095] By connecting the water tank 300 to the first cavity A142, the washing water, after entering the garment processing equipment, first comes into contact with the ion exchange resin in the inner shell 200 and undergoes a displacement reaction to become softened water. Then, the softened water comes into contact with the clothes, thereby providing the garment processing equipment with softened water for washing. This can reduce the hardening and discoloration of clothes after washing, reduce the formation of scale inside the garment processing equipment, extend the life of the garment processing equipment, and thus improve the user experience.

[0096] When the garment processing equipment is in a cleaning program without adding detergent, the dispensing component directly dispenses the washing water, and the water softening component 10 directly softens the incoming water.

[0097] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 10 , 11 As shown,

[0098] The water box 300 is provided with a dispensing part 310, which is used to dispense salt particles to regenerate the ion exchange resin.

[0099] In this embodiment, a dispensing unit 310 is provided in the water box 300. The dispensing unit 310 is used to dispense salt particles that regenerate the ion exchange resin. When the clothing processing equipment starts to take in water, the washing water flushes the water box 300, dissolving and mixing the salt particles and flowing into the inner shell 200. In the second cavity 210, the salt undergoes a displacement reaction with the ion exchange resin, displacing the hard water substances absorbed in the ion exchange resin and forming waste liquid that flows into the first cavity B144.

[0100] By setting a salt granule dispensing part 310 in the water box 300, the user can clean the ion exchange resin without disassembling the water softening component 10. This displaces the hard water substances absorbed in the ion exchange resin, forming waste liquid which is then discharged. This maintains the exchange reaction rate between the ion exchange resin and the water, maintains the efficiency of the water softening component 10 in softening water, and further reduces the probability of clothes becoming hard and discolored after washing, as well as the formation of scale inside the clothing treatment equipment.

[0101] Example 3

[0102] A garment processing device is provided, comprising:

[0103] The delivery component in Example 2.

[0104] In this embodiment, during the water intake process of the clothing processing equipment, after the water flows into the water softening component 10, it is first buffered in the outer shell 100 and temporarily stored in the first cavity A142. This allows water that does not have time to enter the second cavity 210 to be temporarily stored in the first cavity A142, slowing down the flow rate of the water entering the second cavity 210. The water then comes into full contact with the ion exchange resin in the inner shell 200, allowing sufficient time for the water to undergo a displacement reaction with the ion exchange resin to become softened water, which then flows out from the first cavity B144. This provides softened water for washing clothes, which can reduce the hardening and discoloration of clothes after washing, reduce the formation of scale inside the clothing processing equipment, extend the life of the clothing processing equipment, and thus improve the user experience.

[0105] In summary, the ingenious design of the water softening component lies in:

[0106] First, a water softening component is constructed by setting up an interconnected outer shell and an inner shell, with ion exchange resin placed in the inner shell. After the water flows into the water softening component, it is first buffered in the outer shell and temporarily stored in the first cavity A. This allows water that does not have time to enter the second cavity to be temporarily stored in the first cavity A, slowing down the flow rate of water entering the second cavity. The water then comes into full contact with the ion exchange resin in the inner shell, allowing sufficient time for the water to undergo a replacement reaction with the ion exchange resin to become softened water, which then flows out from the first cavity B. This provides softened water for washing clothes, which can reduce the hardening and discoloration of clothes after washing, reduce the formation of scale inside the clothes processing equipment, extend the life of the clothes processing equipment, and thus improve the user experience.

[0107] Secondly, by providing a third through hole on the cover that communicates with the second cavity, and designing the opening of the water inlet and at least part of the sidewall to be located in the first cavity A, the water in the first cavity A can not only enter the inner shell through the third through hole to exchange with the ion exchange resin, but also enter the inner shell through the fourth through hole to exchange with the ion exchange resin, making full use of the part of the water inlet located in the first cavity A and improving the water inlet efficiency in the inner shell.

[0108] Third, the outlet of the outer shell is positioned higher than the lowest point of the inner shell and lower than the highest point of the inner shell. This allows softened water to be drawn out from the first cavity B when its liquid level exceeds the height of the first outlet pipe, while the softened water below the height of the first outlet pipe continues to soak the lower part of the inner shell, thereby continuously exchanging with the ion exchange resin in the second cavity and further improving the softening degree of the water.

[0109] Fourth, by installing a switch valve and a detector on the second water outlet pipe, the softened water and waste liquid remaining in the first cavity B can be discharged, preventing bacteria from growing in the first cavity B and corroding the inner wall of the inner shell, thereby reducing the wear and tear on the water softening components, reducing the number of maintenance required by users, and improving the user experience.

[0110] It can be further understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0111] It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," "A," "B," etc., are used to describe various types of information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, expressions such as "first," "second," etc., are completely interchangeable. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information can also be referred to as first information.

[0112] It is further understood that although operations are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order or serial order shown, or requiring all of the shown operations to be performed to obtain the desired result. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0113] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility models 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 following claims.

[0114] 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 water body softening assembly, characterized in that, The water softening assembly comprises: an outer shell (100) provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, the outer shell (100) forms a first cavity, a partition plate (150) is arranged in the first cavity, the partition plate (150) divides the first cavity into a first cavity A (142) and a first cavity B (144), the first cavity A (142) is located upstream of the first cavity B (144) along the water flow direction, and a first through hole (152) is formed in the partition plate (150) and communicates with the first cavity A (142) and the first cavity B (144); an inner shell (200) arranged in the first cavity B (144), the inner shell (200) forms a second cavity (210) in the inner shell (200), the second cavity (210) is loaded with ion exchange resin for water softening, the inner shell (200) has a water inlet end (230) connected to the first through hole (152), and a second through hole (220) is formed in the side wall of the inner shell (200) and communicates the first cavity B (144) and the second cavity (210).

2. The water softening assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the water inlet end (230) penetrates through the first through hole (152) and is detachably connected to the first through hole (152); the opening of the water inlet end (230) and at least part of the side wall are located in the first cavity A (142), a cover (232) is arranged at the opening of the water inlet end (230), the cover (232) is provided with a third through hole (234) communicating the second cavity (210) and the first cavity A (142); a fourth through hole (236) is formed in the side wall of the water inlet end (230) located in the first cavity A (142) and communicates the second cavity (210) and the first cavity A (142).

3. The water softening assembly according to claim 2, wherein: an outer thread (238) is arranged on the side wall of the inner shell (200) close to the water inlet end (230), and an inner thread is arranged on the inner side wall of the first through hole (152) and matched with the outer thread (238).

4. The water softening assembly according to claim 1, wherein: the inner shell (200) is configured to have an olive shape structure with a wide middle part and narrow upper and lower parts along the water flow direction.

5. The water softening assembly according to claim 1, wherein: a first water outlet pipe (170) is arranged at the water outlet of the outer shell (100) and communicates with the first cavity B (144), the position of the water outlet of the outer shell (100) is higher than the lowest point of the inner shell (200) and lower than the highest point of the inner shell (200).

6. The water softening assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The outer shell (100) comprises a first shell segment (110), a second shell segment (120) and a third shell segment (130), one end of the second shell segment (120) is sealingly connected with the first shell segment (110), the other end is sealingly connected with the third shell segment (130); Wherein, one part of the second shell segment (120) and the first shell segment (110) constitute the first cavity A (142), the other part and the third shell segment (130) constitute the first cavity B (144).

7. The water softening assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, One end of the second shell segment (120) is threadedly connected with the first shell segment (110), the other end is threadedly connected with the third shell segment (130).

8. The water softening assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the outer shell (100) is provided with a second water outlet pipe (180), the second water outlet pipe (180) is provided with a switch valve and a detector (182), the detector (182) is used for detecting the water hardness in the first cavity B (144).

9. A drop assembly characterized by, Including: A water box (300) for feeding washing water and / or detergent; The water softening assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1-8; Wherein, the outlet of the water box (300) is communicated with the water inlet on the outer shell (100).

10. The feeding assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The water box (300) is provided with a feeding part (310) for feeding salt particles for regenerating the ion exchange resin. 11.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, Including: The feeding assembly according to claim 9 or 10.

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