Base assembly, condensate water circulation system and clothes treatment equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a base assembly, a condensate water circulation system and clothes processing equipment. The clothes processing equipment comprises a steam generator. The base assembly comprises a base, a water storage cavity is integrally formed in the base, and the water storage cavity is used for storing pure water added from the outside of the clothes treatment equipment; the water storage cavity is used for communicating with a steam generator of the clothes treatment equipment and conveying pure water to the steam generator; the external pure water is used as a steam water source, so that a steam flow path is prevented from being blocked, the pure water can smoothly enter the steam generator and is converted into steam after being acted by the steam generator, the steam generator is not easy to scale, the steam cleanliness is high, and clothes in the roller are free of peculiar smell and good in care effect after being subjected to steam care. The problems that when unclean condensate water is adopted as a water source of steam in existing clothes treatment equipment, a pipeline for conveying the condensate water is prone to being blocked, a steam generator is not burnt, and cared clothes have peculiar smells are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to clothes processing technical field, especially relate to a base assembly, condensate water circulation system and clothes processing equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the clothes processing equipment with drying function, most of them are equipped with steam care function. The condensate water generated in the evaporator of the heat pump device is usually used as the water source of steam, but the condensate water contains lint or other impurities, which is easy to block the pipeline, resulting in the lack of burning of the steam generator and the peculiar smell of the clothes after care. SUMMARY

[0003] Therefore, the utility model provides a base assembly, condensate water circulation system and clothes processing equipment to solve the problem that the pipeline for conveying condensate water is easy to be blocked when the condensate water is used as the water source of steam in the existing clothes processing equipment, resulting in the lack of burning of the steam generator and the peculiar smell of the clothes after care.

[0004] The utility model provides a base assembly for clothes processing equipment, which comprises:

[0005] a base provided with a water storage cavity, wherein the water storage cavity and the base are integrally formed; the water storage cavity is used for storing pure water added from outside of the clothes processing equipment and conveying the pure water to a steam generator of the clothes processing equipment; and a top of the water storage cavity is formed with a water storage cavity opening;

[0006] a cover plate comprising a water storage cavity cover plate portion, wherein the water storage cavity cover plate portion is arranged on the water storage cavity opening, and the water storage cavity cover plate portion is sealingly connected with the top of the water storage cavity.

[0007] Further, the water storage cavity cover plate portion is formed with a cover water inlet for conveying pure water into the water storage cavity;

[0008] the water storage cavity cover plate portion is further formed with a breathing hole for balancing the pressure inside and outside the water storage cavity when water is added to and drained from the water storage cavity;

[0009] a bottom of the water storage cavity is formed with a water storage cavity water outlet for conveying the pure water in the water storage cavity to the steam generator;

[0010] Further, the base assembly further comprises a front support arranged on the base and located at the front end of the base;

[0011] the front support is provided with a water replenishment opening, the water replenishment opening and the cover water inlet are connected through a pure water inlet pipe; and the position of the water replenishment opening is higher than that of the cover water inlet;

[0012] The environment where the breathing port and the base are located is communicated through a breathing pipe, and the end of the breathing pipe away from the breathing port is higher than the position of the water supplement port.

[0013] Further optionally, the end of the breathing pipe away from the breathing port is formed with an inverted U-shaped structure, and the distance between the end of the breathing pipe away from the breathing port and the water supplement port is h, and the h satisfies: h≥20mm.

[0014] Further optionally, a first liquid level detection assembly is arranged in the water storage cavity, which is used for detecting the liquid level of the water storage cavity and issuing a warning when the liquid level of the water storage cavity is lower than a minimum liquid level.

[0015] The utility model also provides a condensate water circulation system, including condensate water box and above described base subassembly, the condensate water box is detachably arranged in the top of base,

[0016] The base is formed with a condensate water cavity, the condensate water cavity includes a condensate water main cavity, and a condensate water circulation flow path is formed between the condensate water main cavity and the condensate water box; the condensate water main cavity is used for collecting condensate water generated in the drying process of the clothes treatment equipment, and the condensate water in the condensate water main cavity can enter the condensate water box through the condensate water circulation flow path.

[0017] Further optionally, a first siphon structure is communicated between the condensate water main cavity and the water storage cavity, which is used for transporting water above a preset liquid level in the condensate water main cavity to the water storage cavity when the liquid level in the condensate water main cavity is higher than the preset liquid level; a first filter is arranged at the communication position of the condensate water main cavity and the first siphon structure; or,

[0018] The base is formed with a transition water cavity, a second siphon structure is communicated between the condensate water main cavity and the transition water cavity, which is used for transporting water above a preset liquid level in the condensate water main cavity to the transition water cavity when the liquid level in the condensate water main cavity is higher than the preset liquid level; a third siphon structure is communicated between the water storage cavity and the transition water cavity, which is used for transporting water in the water storage cavity to the transition water cavity; the transition water cavity is formed with a transition water cavity water outlet, which is used for transporting water in the transition water cavity to the steam generator; a second filter is arranged at the communication position of the condensate water main cavity and the second siphon structure or the communication position of the water storage cavity and the third siphon structure.

[0019] Further optionally, the condensate water box is formed with a condensate water box water inlet and a condensate water box water outlet, the condensate water cavity further includes a condensate water first auxiliary cavity and a condensate water second auxiliary cavity, the condensate water first auxiliary cavity and the condensate water second auxiliary cavity are respectively located at the left side and the right side of the condensate water main cavity; the condensate water first auxiliary cavity is communicated with the condensate water main cavity and the condensate water box water outlet, and the condensate water second auxiliary cavity is communicated with the condensate water main cavity and the condensate water box water inlet.

[0020] A condensate pump is connected in series between the condensate second sub-cavity and the condensate box water inlet, and under the action of the condensate pump, water in the condensate main cavity can enter the condensate box.

[0021] Further, the base is further formed with a liquid level detection cavity, the liquid level detection cavity is communicated with the condensate main cavity and the condensate second sub-cavity, and the liquid level detection cavity is located at the right side of the condensate main cavity; the bottom wall of the condensate main cavity is arranged to be inclined downward from the left side to the right side of the condensate main cavity.

[0022] A second liquid level detection assembly is arranged in the liquid level detection cavity, which is used for detecting the condensate main cavity and issuing a warning when the liquid level of the condensate main cavity reaches the maximum liquid level.

[0023] Further, the base is further formed with a base air duct, the base air duct is located at the top of the condensate main cavity, and the base air duct is communicated with the condensate main cavity; an evaporator and a condenser are arranged in the base air duct, the evaporator is used for dehumidifying the drying air flow, and the condenser is used for heating the drying air flow.

[0024] A duct opening is formed at the top of the base air duct, and a sub-cavity opening is formed at the top of the condensate first sub-cavity.

[0025] The cover plate further comprises a duct cover plate part and a sub-cavity cover plate part, the duct cover plate part is arranged at the duct opening and is sealingly connected with the top of the base air duct, and the sub-cavity cover plate part is arranged at the sub-cavity opening and is sealingly connected with the top of the condensate first sub-cavity.

[0026] The utility model further provides a clothes processing equipment, the clothes processing equipment includes a drum, a steam generating assembly and any one of the above-mentioned base assemblies or the above-mentioned condensate circulating system, the drum is arranged above the base, and the front support is arranged in front of the drum.

[0027] The steam generating assembly comprises a steam generator and a steam nozzle, the water storage cavity is communicated with the steam generator and can deliver pure water to the steam generator, and the steam generator can deliver steam to the drum through the steam nozzle.

[0028] Further, the front support is formed with a drying air outlet and an air outlet duct, the drying air outlet is communicated with the barrel opening of the drum, and the air outlet duct is located below the drying air outlet.

[0029] The rear wall of the drum is formed with a drying air inlet, and an air inlet duct is arranged behind the drum.

[0030] The roller, drying air outlet, air duct, base air duct, air inlet duct, and drying air inlet are sequentially connected to form a drying airflow circulation path.

[0031] Compared with the prior art, the main advantages of this utility model are:

[0032] The base is integrally molded with a water storage chamber, which stores pure water added externally to the garment processing equipment. The water storage chamber is used to supply pure water to the steam generator of the garment processing equipment. Using external pure water as the steam source avoids clogging the steam flow path, allowing the pure water to smoothly enter the steam generator. After being processed by the steam generator, it is converted into steam. The steam generator is not prone to scaling, and the steam has high cleanliness. After being steam-treated, the clothes in the drum are odorless and have a good treatment effect. This solves the problem in existing garment processing equipment where unclean condensate is used as the steam source, which easily leads to blockage of the condensate supply pipeline, resulting in insufficient steam generator burnout and odor in the treated clothes. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0034] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0035] Figure 1a and Figure 1b A schematic diagram of the structure of the base embodiment provided by this utility model;

[0036] Figure 1c for Figure 1b Sectional view at point AA;

[0037] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the base and condensate box provided in this utility model;

[0038] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the base and steam generating assembly provided by this utility model;

[0039] Figure 4The utility model provides a base, front support and condensate water box embodiment assembly structure schematic drawing provides for the utility model,

[0040] Figure 5a And Figure 5b The utility model provides a base assembly and steam generation component embodiment assembly structure schematic drawing provides for the utility model,

[0041] Figure 6a The utility model provides a front support, steam generation component and drum embodiment assembly structure schematic drawing provides for the utility model,

[0042] Figure 6b The utility model provides a front support, steam generation component and drum embodiment explosion structure schematic drawing provides for the utility model,

[0043] Figure 7a And Figure 7b The utility model provides a clothes processing equipment embodiment assembly structure schematic drawing provides for the utility model,

[0044] Figure 7c The utility model provides a clothes processing equipment embodiment explosion structure schematic drawing provides for the utility model,

[0045] In the drawing,

[0046] 1 - box body, 11 - front panel, 111 - front panel mouth, 12 - left side plate, 13 - right side plate, 14 - back plate, 15 - air inlet shell,

[0047] 21 - drum, 211 - cylinder mouth, 212 - cylinder back wall, 213 - drying air inlet, 22 - cover plate, 221 - breathing mouth, 222 - cover water inlet, 23 - base, 231 - water storage cavity, 232 - water storage cavity water outlet, 233 - condensate water main cavity, 234 - condensate water first auxiliary cavity, 235 - condensate water second auxiliary cavity, 236 - liquid level detection cavity, 237 - auxiliary cavity backwater mouth, 241 - breathing pipe, 242 - pure water inlet pipe, 251 - first liquid level detection component, 252 - second liquid level detection component, 26 - condensate water pump, 27 - base air duct,

[0048] 3 - front support, 31 - support upper shell, 311 - clothes taking and placing mouth, 312 - drying air outlet, 313 - water replenishment mouth, 314 - front support installation cavity, 315 - spray head installation mouth, 32 - support lower shell, 321 - air outlet duct,

[0049] 4 - water replenishment box, 5 - condensate water box, 51 - condensate water outlet pipe, 52 - condensate water inlet pipe, 53 - condensate water box water inlet, 54 - condensate water box water outlet,

[0050] 61 - water pumping pipe, 62 - water pumping pump, 63 - generator water inlet pipe, 64 - steam generator, 65 - steam outlet pipe, 66 - steam spray head, 67 - installation box. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0052] The terminology used in the embodiments of this utility model is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the utility model. The singular forms “a,” “said,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this utility model and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise; “multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0053] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0054] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes said element.

[0055] Most existing garment processing equipment with drying functions is equipped with a steam conditioning function. This type of equipment generally has a water tank and a steam generator. The water tank supplies water to the steam generator, which in turn supplies steam to the drum, thus achieving steam conditioning of the garments. Typically, the condensate from the evaporator in a heat pump unit is used as the steam source; however, condensate can easily clog the pipes, leading to insufficient steam generator output, burnout, and unpleasant odors in the treated garments.

[0056] The utility model creatively provides a base assembly, base assembly includes base, the base integrative storage water cavity has, storage water cavity is used for storing the pure water of adding by the outside of clothes processing equipment, storage water cavity is used for delivering pure water to the steam generator of clothes processing equipment, the pure water of outside is used as the water source of steam, avoids the steam flow path to be blocked, pure water can enter steam generator smoothly, is converted into steam after the steam generator effect, steam generator is not easy to scale, the clothes in the drum is after steam nursing, has no peculiar smell.

[0057] Embodiment 1

[0058] [Base assembly]

[0059] As Figures 1a to 4 The utility model provides a base assembly for clothes processing equipment, especially for clothes drying equipment, which comprises:

[0060] The base 23 is provided with a storage water cavity 231, which is integrally formed with the base 23. The storage water cavity 231 is used to store pure water added by the outside of the clothes processing equipment. The storage water cavity 231 is used to communicate with the steam generator 64 of the clothes processing equipment and deliver pure water to the steam generator 64. The top of the storage water cavity 231 is formed with a storage water cavity opening.

[0061] The cover plate 22 comprises a storage water cavity cover plate part, which covers the storage water cavity opening and is sealingly connected with the top of the storage water cavity 231 to prevent water leakage at the connection between the cover plate 22 and the top of the storage water cavity 231. The cover plate 22 and the top of the storage water cavity 231 are completely sealed by a silicone rubber annular sealing strip to ensure that the pure water in the storage water cavity 231 is pure and not contaminated by the external environment.

[0062] Pure water is added to the storage water cavity 231 from the outside, and pure water is delivered from the storage water cavity 231 to the steam generator 64, which avoids blockage of the delivery pipeline and prevents the steam generator 64 from scaling, ensuring reliable operation of the steam generator 64. The clothes in the drum 21 are free of odor after steam care, improving the steam effect.

[0063] Further, the cross section of the base 23 is quadrilateral, and the storage water cavity 231 is located at the corner of the left rear end of the base 23. This reduces the occupied space and leaves space for other parts of the base 23, allowing flexible arrangement of the pipeline.

[0064] The specific structure of the storage water cavity 231 is further described below. The bottom of the storage water cavity 231 is formed with a storage water cavity water outlet 232 for delivering pure water in the storage water cavity 231 to the steam generator 64 to generate high-temperature steam, which irons and flattens the clothes in the drum 21. Preferably, the lower end of the side wall of the storage water cavity 231 is formed with a storage water cavity water outlet 232.

[0065] The cover plate 22 is formed with a breathing port 221 and a cover water inlet 222 which communicate with the water storage cavity 231; the breathing port 221 and one end of a breathing pipe 241 communicate, the other end of the breathing pipe 241 communicates with the environment in which the clothes treatment apparatus is located, and is used to balance the pressure inside and outside the water storage cavity 231 when water is supplied to and drained from the water storage cavity 231; the cover water inlet 222 and one end of a pure water supply pipe 242 communicate, and are used to supply pure water from the outside to the water storage cavity 231; the pure water supply pipe 242 is a rubber hose.

[0066] The following further describes the structure required to supply pure water to the water storage cavity 231; the base assembly further comprises a front support 3 which is arranged on the base 23 and located at the front end of the base 23; the front support 3 is provided with a water replenishment port 313, the water replenishment port 313 and the cover water inlet 222 communicate through the pure water supply pipe 242; the position of the water replenishment port 313 is higher than the position of the cover water inlet 222;

[0067] The breathing port 221 and the environment in which the base 23 is located communicate through the breathing pipe 241, and the position of the end of the breathing pipe 241 which is far away from the breathing port 221 is higher than the position of the water replenishment port 313;

[0068] Specifically, the end of the breathing pipe 241 which is far away from the breathing port 221 is formed with an inverted U-shaped structure, and the distance between the end of the breathing pipe 241 which is far away from the breathing port 221 and the water replenishment port 313 is h, h satisfies: h≥20mm, so as to ensure that no water overflows from the water storage cavity 231.

[0069] In order to control the liquid level in the water storage cavity 231, the embodiment proposes that a first liquid level detection assembly 251 is arranged in the water storage cavity 231, and is used to detect the liquid level in the water storage cavity 231 and issue a warning when the liquid level in the water storage cavity 231 is lower than a minimum liquid level;

[0070] Specifically, the first liquid level detection assembly 251 comprises a first float and a first proximity switch; a first guide column is arranged in the water storage cavity 231, the first float is sleeved on the first guide column and the first float and the first guide column are in sliding fit; the first proximity switch is arranged on the side wall or the cover of the water storage cavity 231; when the first float floats up and down with the water surface, the first proximity switch generates different signals; in combination with a corresponding detection circuit, the liquid level in the water storage cavity 231 can be determined, and a warning can be issued when the liquid level in the water storage cavity 231 is too low, so as to ensure that the water in the water storage cavity 231 can be replenished in time; preferably, the first float is a ring-shaped magnet float, and the first proximity switch is a magnetic proximity switch.

[0071] <Condensate water circulation system>

[0072] The embodiment further provides a condensate water circulation system, which comprises a condensate water box 5 and the base assembly described in any one of the preceding embodiments; the condensate water box 5 is detachably arranged above the base 23;

[0073] The base 23 is formed with a condensate cavity, which includes a condensate main cavity 233, and a condensate circulation flow path is formed between the condensate main cavity 233 and the condensate box 5; the condensate main cavity 233 is used to collect the condensate generated during the drying process of the clothes treatment equipment, and the condensate in the condensate main cavity 233 can enter the condensate box 5 through the condensate circulation flow path;

[0074] Further, the condensate box 5 is formed with a condensate box water inlet 53 and a condensate box water outlet 54, and the condensate cavity further includes a condensate first sub-cavity 234 and a condensate second sub-cavity 235, which are respectively located on the left side and the right side of the condensate main cavity; the condensate first sub-cavity 234 is communicated with the condensate main cavity and the condensate box water outlet 54, and the condensate second sub-cavity 235 is communicated with the condensate main cavity 233 and the condensate box water inlet 53;

[0075] A condensate pump 26 is connected in series between the condensate second sub-cavity 235 and the condensate box water inlet 53, and under the action of the condensate pump 26, the water in the condensate main cavity 233 can enter the condensate box 5;

[0076] The volume of the condensate main cavity 233 is greater than that of any one of the condensate first sub-cavity 234 and the condensate second sub-cavity 235;

[0077] Specifically, the condensate first sub-cavity 234 and the condensate second sub-cavity 235 are oppositely arranged on the left side and the right side of the rear of the condensate main cavity 233; the rear of the condensate first sub-cavity 234 is provided with a water storage cavity 231;

[0078] The condensate first sub-cavity 234 is used to discharge the condensate overflowing from the condensate box 5 to the condensate main cavity 233 again, so that after the water level in the condensate box 5 reaches the maximum value, a part of the condensate can still be accommodated in the condensate first sub-cavity 234, and only when the water volume in the entire condensate circulation flow path reaches the maximum value, the user is reminded to timely pour out the water in the condensate box 5, thereby increasing the accommodated water volume of the condensate circulation system, and avoiding the problem that the user experience is reduced due to the fact that the user is reminded to pour water as soon as the water level in the condensate box 5 reaches the maximum value;

[0079] The top of the condensate main cavity 233 and the top of the condensate first sub-cavity 234 are both open, the cover plate 22 is integrally arranged on the top of the condensate main cavity 233 and the top of the condensate first sub-cavity 234, and the cover plate 22 and the side wall of the corresponding cavity are sealingly connected through a silicone ring sealing strip, so as to ensure no water leakage; the cover body is formed with a sub-cavity water return port 237 at the condensate first sub-cavity 234, and the sub-cavity water return port 237 and the condensate box water outlet are communicated through a condensate water outlet pipe 51.

[0080] In view of the liquid level control problem in the condensate main cavity 233, the base 23 further forms a liquid level detection cavity 236 between the condensate second sub-cavity 235 and the condensate main cavity 233, the liquid level detection cavity 236 being communicated with the condensate second sub-cavity 235 and the condensate main cavity 233; the second liquid level detection assembly 252 is arranged in the liquid level detection cavity 236, for detecting the condensate main cavity 233 and sending an alarm when the liquid level of the condensate main cavity 233 reaches the maximum liquid level, and the condensate in the condensate main cavity 233 can be drained to the condensate second sub-cavity 235;

[0081] Specifically, the second liquid level detection assembly 252 comprises a second float and a second proximity switch, the second guide column is arranged in the liquid level detection cavity 236, the second float is sleeved on the second guide column and the second float and the second guide column are in sliding fit; the second proximity switch is arranged on the side wall or the cover plate 22 of the liquid level detection cavity 236, when the second float floats up and down with the water surface, the second proximity switch generates different signals, and in combination with the corresponding detection circuit, the water level in the liquid level detection cavity 236 can be determined, and then the condensate in the condensate main cavity 233 can be drained in time; preferably, the second float is a ring-shaped magnet float, and the second proximity switch is a magnetic proximity switch.

[0082] The condensate box water inlet 53 and the condensate second sub-cavity 235 are communicated through the condensate water inlet pipe 52, and the condensate box water outlet 54 and the condensate first sub-cavity 234 are communicated through the condensate water outlet pipe 51, so that the condensate box 5, the condensate first sub-cavity 234, the condensate main cavity 233, the liquid level detection cavity 236 and the condensate second sub-cavity 235 are communicated to form a condensate circulation flow path;

[0083] The cover plate 22 forms a sub-cavity backwater inlet 237 at the condensate first sub-cavity 234, the sub-cavity backwater inlet 237 and the condensate box water outlet 54 are communicated through the condensate water outlet pipe 51; the condensate water inlet pipe 52 and the condensate first sub-cavity 234 are tightly sealed by the sealing strip to ensure no water leakage; the condensate water inlet pipe 52 is a rubber hose;

[0084] The condensate box 5 can be used to store excessive condensate in the condensate main cavity 233 when the liquid level of the condensate main cavity 233 reaches the maximum liquid level, and can also be used to drain the excessive condensate in the condensate box 5 to the condensate main cavity 233 through the overflow outlet of the condensate box 5 again through the condensate first sub-cavity 234;

[0085] The liquid level in the condensate box 5 is intelligently monitored, and when the control system of the clothes treatment equipment continuously detects that the condensate pump 26 works for more than a certain length of time, a warning is issued to prompt the user that the condensate box 5 is full of water, and the user needs to take out the condensate box 5 in time and pour out the water in it. After the user removes the condensate in the condensate box 5 and cleans and resets it, the equipment can resume the working state, avoids the breeding of bacteria in the condensate box 5, and realizes the healthy and stable operation of the clothes treatment equipment.

[0086] In addition, the base 23 is further formed with a base air duct 27, the base air duct 27 is located at the top of the condensate main cavity 233, and the base air duct 27 and the condensate main cavity 233 are communicated; an evaporator and a condenser are arranged in the base air duct 27, the evaporator is used for dehumidifying the drying air flow flowing through, and the condenser is used for heating the drying air flow flowing through; the condensate generated in the operation process of the evaporator can be discharged to the condensate main cavity 233;

[0087] The top of the base air duct 27 is formed with an air duct opening, and the top of the condensate first auxiliary cavity 234 is formed with an auxiliary cavity opening;

[0088] The cover plate 22 further comprises an air duct cover plate part and an auxiliary cavity cover plate part, the air duct cover plate part is covered and arranged at the air duct opening and is in sealing connection with the top of the base air duct 27, and the auxiliary cavity cover plate part is covered and arranged at the auxiliary cavity opening and is in sealing connection with the top of the condensate first auxiliary cavity 234.

[0089] The following further describes the specific case that the condensate in the condensate circulation flow path is used as the water source of the steam generator 64, which is divided into the following two modes, and any mode can be selected in actual use;

[0090] The first mode: a first siphon structure is communicated between the condensate main cavity 233 and the water storage cavity 231, and is used for conveying the water in the condensate main cavity 233 which is higher than the preset liquid level to the water storage cavity 231 when the liquid level in the condensate main cavity 233 is higher than the preset liquid level; a first filter is arranged at the communication position of the condensate main cavity 233 and the first siphon structure;

[0091] Specifically, the condensate main cavity 233 is formed with a main cavity first water outlet, and the water storage cavity 231 is formed with a water storage cavity first water outlet; the main cavity first water outlet and the water storage cavity first water outlet are communicated with a first siphon structure, and the position of the main cavity first water outlet is higher than the preset liquid level; when the liquid level in the condensate main cavity 233 is higher than the preset liquid level, the water in the condensate main cavity 233 higher than the preset liquid level can enter the first siphon structure through the main cavity first water outlet, and then enter the water storage cavity 231; a first filter is arranged at the main cavity first water outlet, for filtering the water flowing through the main cavity first water outlet; the water in the condensate main cavity 233 is filtered through the first filter after standing and sedimentation, and then enters the water storage cavity 231 under the action of the first siphon structure, and then enters the steam generator 64; the water in the condensate main cavity 233 is fully utilized, the water transported to the steam generator 64 is sufficient, and water waste is avoided.

[0092] The second mode: the base 23 is formed with a transition water cavity, the condensate main cavity 233 and the transition water cavity are communicated with a second siphon structure, for transporting the water in the condensate main cavity 233 higher than the preset liquid level to the transition water cavity when the liquid level in the condensate main cavity 233 is higher than the preset liquid level; the water storage cavity 231 and the transition water cavity are communicated with a third siphon structure, for transporting the water in the water storage cavity 231 to the transition water cavity; the transition water cavity is formed with a transition water cavity water outlet, for transporting the water in the transition water cavity to the steam generator 64; the connection position of the condensate main cavity 233 and the second siphon structure or the connection position of the water storage cavity 231 and the third siphon structure is provided with a second filter.

[0093] Specifically, the condensate main cavity 233 is formed with a main cavity second water outlet, and the water storage cavity 231 is formed with a water storage cavity second water outlet; the base 23 is formed with a transition water cavity, and the transition water cavity is formed with a transition water cavity first water inlet and a transition water cavity second water inlet; the main cavity second water outlet and the transition water cavity first water inlet are communicated with a second siphon structure, and the position of the main cavity second water outlet is higher than the preset liquid level; when the liquid level in the condensate main cavity 233 is higher than the preset liquid level, the water in the condensate main cavity 233 higher than the preset liquid level can enter the second siphon structure through the main cavity second water outlet, and then enter the transition water cavity; the water storage cavity second water outlet and the transition water cavity second water inlet are communicated with a third siphon structure; a second filter is arranged at the main cavity second water outlet, for filtering the water flowing through the main cavity second water outlet; or, a second filter is arranged at the transition water cavity water outlet, for filtering the water flowing through the transition water cavity water outlet; the water in the condensate main cavity 233 is filtered through the second filter after standing and sedimentation, and then enters the transition water cavity under the action of the second siphon structure, and then enters the steam generator 64; or the water in the transition water cavity is filtered through the second filter, and then enters the steam generator 64; the water in the condensate main cavity 233 is fully utilized, the water transported to the steam generator 64 is sufficient, and water waste is avoided.

[0094] Embodiment 2

[0095] As Figures 5a to 7c shown in the embodiment, the laundry treating apparatus includes a drum 21, a water replenishing box 4, a steam generating assembly, and the base assembly of any one of the embodiments 1; the drum 21 is disposed on the base 23, and the front support 3 is disposed in front of the drum 21; the front support 3 is formed with a laundry loading / unloading opening 311 and an air outlet passage 321; the laundry loading / unloading opening 311 is in communication with the drum opening 211 of the drum 21, and a side wall of the laundry loading / unloading opening 311 is formed with a water replenishing opening 313; the air outlet passage 321 is disposed below the laundry loading / unloading opening 311, and the air outlet passage 321 is in communication with the laundry loading / unloading opening 311;

[0096] Specifically, the front support 3 is provided with a front support mounting cavity 314 at a position corresponding to the water replenishing opening 313 outside the laundry loading / unloading opening 311; the front support mounting cavity 314 is in communication with the water replenishing opening 313; the water replenishing box 4 is movably disposed in the front support mounting cavity 314 through the water replenishing opening 313, and the water replenishing box 4 is formed with a water replenishing cavity; the water replenishing cavity is formed with a water replenishing cavity water outlet and a water filling opening; the water replenishing cavity water outlet and the cover water inlet 222 are in communication through the pure water inlet pipe 242, for replenishing water to the water storage cavity 231; the water replenishing box 4 is provided with a first state and a second state;

[0097] When the water replenishing box 4 is in the first state, the water replenishing box 4 is located in the front support mounting cavity 314, and the water filling opening is not in communication with the outside world; the water replenishing box 4 is hidden in the front support mounting cavity 314, and does not affect the overall appearance of the laundry treating apparatus;

[0098] When the water replenishing box 4 is in the second state, at least a part of the water replenishing box 4 is located in the laundry loading / unloading opening 311, and the water filling opening is in communication with the outside world, so that water can be filled into the water replenishing cavity through the water filling opening; the height of the laundry treating apparatus is considered, and the water filling is convenient for users of different heights;

[0099] A side wall of the laundry loading / unloading opening 311 is formed with a drying air outlet 312, and the front support 3 is formed with the air outlet passage 321 at the bottom of the drying air outlet 312; the air outlet passage 321 is in communication with the drying air outlet 312, for discharging the drying airflow in the drum 21; an air outlet filter is disposed at the drying air outlet 312, for filtering the drying airflow entering the air outlet passage 321 through the drying air outlet 312; the water replenishing opening 313 is disposed close to the drying air outlet 312; specifically, the front support 3 includes a support upper shell 31 and a support lower shell 32 disposed opposite to each other; the support upper shell 31 is formed with the laundry loading / unloading opening 311, and the support lower shell 32 is formed with the air outlet passage 321;

[0100] The steam generating assembly comprises a water pumping pump 62, a steam generator 64 and a steam nozzle 66, all of which are arranged on the front support 3, and the water pumping pump 62 is arranged below the side of the clothes taking and placing opening 311, and the steam generator 64 and the steam nozzle 66 are arranged above the side of the clothes taking and placing opening 311; the steam generator 64 is formed with a generator water inlet and a generator steam outlet, the water inlet of the water pumping pump 62 and the water outlet of the water storage cavity 232 are communicated through the water pumping pipe 61, the water outlet of the water pumping pump 62 and the generator water inlet are communicated through the generator water inlet pipe 63, and the generator steam outlet and the steam nozzle 66 are communicated through the steam outlet pipe 65; in this way, the water storage cavity 231, the water pumping pipe 61, the water pumping pump 62, the generator water inlet pipe 63, the steam generator 64, the steam outlet pipe 65 and the steam nozzle 66 are sequentially communicated to form a steam flow path, and the water in the water storage cavity 231 can enter the steam generator 64 and be converted into steam under the action of the steam generator 64, and the steam flows to the drum 21 through the steam nozzle 66 to steam care the clothes in the drum 21; preferably, the water pumping pipe 61 is a rubber hose, and the water pumping pump 62 is an electromagnetic pump.

[0101] The positions of the components of the steam generating assembly are further described below, the water pumping pump 62 is arranged below the side of the clothes taking and placing opening 311, and the steam nozzle 66 is arranged above the side of the clothes taking and placing opening 311; specifically, the front support 3 is formed with a nozzle mounting opening 315 above the side of the clothes taking and placing opening 311, and the steam nozzle 66 is arranged at the nozzle mounting opening 315;

[0102] The steam generating assembly further comprises a mounting box 67 arranged on the front support 3 and above the side of the clothes taking and placing opening 311; the mounting box 67 is formed with a mounting box mounting cavity, and the steam generator 64 is arranged in the mounting box mounting cavity;

[0103] Preferably, the water replenishing opening 313, the water pumping pump 62, the steam generator 64 and the steam nozzle 66 are all arranged on the left side of the clothes taking and placing opening 311.

[0104] The rear wall of the drum 21 is formed with a drying air inlet 213; the clothes treating apparatus further comprises a cabinet 1 and an air inlet shell 15, the cabinet 1 comprises a front panel 11, a left side plate 12, a right side plate 13 and a rear back plate 14, the front panel 11 and the rear back plate 14 are arranged opposite to each other in front and back, and the left side plate 12 and the right side plate 13 are arranged opposite to each other in left and right; the front panel 11, the left side plate 12, the right side plate 13 and the rear back plate 14 jointly enclose a cabinet cavity, and the base 23, the drum 21, the front support 3 and the two devices are arranged in the cabinet cavity; the front panel 11 is formed with a front panel opening 111, and the front panel opening 111 corresponds to and communicates with the clothes taking and placing opening 311;

[0105] The air inlet shell 15 is arranged behind the back plate 14 and outside the cabinet cavity, the air inlet shell 15 and the back plate 14 are buckled together and surround to form an air inlet channel, the back plate 14 is formed with a back plate air passage; one end of the air inlet channel and the drying air inlet 213 are communicated through the back plate air passage; a rotatable drying fan blade is arranged in the air inlet channel; the two devices are arranged in the base air duct 27 and below the drum 21, the base air duct 27 is communicated with the air outlet channel 321 and the air inlet channel, so that the air outlet channel 321, the base air duct 27, the air inlet channel and the drum 21 are sequentially communicated to form a drying air flow circulation flow path;

[0106] Under the action of the drying fan blade, the drying air flow can circulate and flow in the drying air flow circulation flow path; when the drying air flow flows through the drum 21, the drying air flow exchanges heat with the clothes in the drum 21 and takes away the moisture on the clothes; when the drying air flow flows through the evaporator, the evaporator dehumidifies the drying air flow; when the drying air flow flows through the condenser, the condenser heats the drying air flow.

[0107] The above specifically shows and describes the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the detailed structure, arrangement or implementation method described herein; on the contrary, the present disclosure is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A base assembly for a garment processing device, characterized in that, The base assembly includes: The base (23) is provided with a water storage cavity (231), which is integrally formed with the base (23); the water storage cavity (231) is used to store pure water added from the outside of the garment processing equipment and to supply pure water to the steam generator (64) of the garment processing equipment; the top of the water storage cavity (231) has a water storage cavity opening; The cover plate (22) includes a water storage cavity cover plate portion, which covers the opening of the water storage cavity and is sealed to the top of the water storage cavity (231).

2. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage chamber cover plate has a covered water inlet (222) for conveying pure water into the water storage chamber (231); The cover plate of the water storage chamber also has a vent (221) for balancing the pressure inside and outside the water storage chamber (231) when water enters and exits the water storage chamber (231); The bottom of the water storage chamber (231) has a water outlet (232) for conveying pure water in the water storage chamber (231) to the steam generator (64).

3. The base assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base assembly also includes a front support (3), which is disposed on the base (23) and located at the front end of the base (23); The front support (3) is provided with a water inlet (313), and the water inlet (313) and the cover water inlet (222) are connected by a pure water inlet pipe (242); the position of the water inlet (313) is higher than the position of the cover water inlet (222); The environment in which the breathing port (221) and the base (23) are located is connected through the breathing tube (241), and the end of the breathing tube (241) away from the breathing port (221) is higher than the water inlet (313).

4. The base assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the breathing tube (241) away from the breathing port (221) has an inverted U-shaped structure, and the distance between the end of the breathing tube (241) away from the breathing port (221) and the water inlet (313) is h, where h satisfies: h≥20mm.

5. The base assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage cavity (231) is provided with a first liquid level detection component (251) for detecting the liquid level in the water storage cavity (231) and issuing a warning when the liquid level in the water storage cavity (231) is lower than the minimum liquid level.

6. A condensate circulation system, characterized in that, Includes a condensate box (5) and a base assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 5; the condensate box (5) is detachably disposed above the base (23); The base (23) has a condensate chamber, which includes a main condensate chamber (233). A condensate circulation path is formed between the main condensate chamber (233) and the condensate box (5). The main condensate chamber (233) is used to collect the condensate generated during the drying process of the clothing processing equipment. The condensate in the main condensate chamber (233) can enter the condensate box (5) through the condensate circulation path.

7. The condensate circulation system according to claim 6, characterized in that, A first siphon structure connects the condensate main chamber (233) and the water storage chamber (231), used to transport water in the condensate main chamber (233) above the preset liquid level to the water storage chamber (231) when the liquid level in the condensate main chamber (233) is higher than the preset liquid level; a first filter is provided at the connection between the condensate main chamber (233) and the first siphon structure; or, The base (23) forms a transition water cavity, and a second siphon structure is connected between the condensate main cavity (233) and the transition water cavity. When the liquid level in the condensate main cavity (233) is higher than the preset liquid level, the water in the condensate main cavity (233) that is higher than the preset liquid level value is transported to the transition water cavity. A third siphon structure is connected between the water storage cavity (231) and the transition water cavity. The water in the water storage cavity (231) is transported to the transition water cavity. The transition water cavity forms a transition water cavity drain outlet. The water in the transition water cavity is transported to the steam generator (64). A second filter is provided at the connection between the condensate main cavity (233) and the second siphon structure or at the connection between the water storage cavity (231) and the third siphon structure.

8. The condensate circulation system according to any one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that, The condensate box (5) has a condensate box inlet (53) and a condensate box outlet (54). The condensate chamber also includes a first condensate secondary chamber (234) and a second condensate secondary chamber (235). The first condensate secondary chamber (234) and the second condensate secondary chamber (235) are located on the left and right sides of the main condensate chamber, respectively. The first auxiliary chamber (234) of the condensate water is connected to the main chamber of the condensate water and the outlet (54) of the condensate water box, and the second auxiliary chamber (235) of the condensate water is connected to the main chamber of the condensate water (233) and the inlet (53) of the condensate water box; A condensate pump (26) is connected in series between the second auxiliary condensate chamber (235) and the condensate box inlet (53). Under the action of the condensate pump (26), the water in the main condensate chamber (233) can enter the condensate box (5).

9. The condensate circulation system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The base (23) also forms a liquid level detection chamber (236), which connects the main condensate chamber (233) and the second auxiliary condensate chamber (235), and the liquid level detection chamber (236) is located on the right side of the main condensate chamber (233); the bottom wall of the main condensate chamber (233) is inclined downward from the left side to the right side. The liquid level detection chamber (236) is provided with a second liquid level detection component (252) for detecting the condensate main chamber (233) and issuing a warning when the liquid level in the condensate main chamber (233) reaches the maximum liquid level.

10. The condensate circulation system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The base (23) also forms a base air duct (27), which is located at the top of the condensate main chamber (233) and is connected to the condensate main chamber (233). An evaporator and a condenser are provided in the base air duct (27). The evaporator is used to dehumidify the flowing drying air, and the condenser is used to heat the flowing drying air. The top of the base air duct (27) has an air duct opening, and the top of the first secondary cavity of the condensate water (234) has a secondary cavity opening; The cover plate (22) also includes a duct cover plate and a secondary cavity cover plate. The duct cover plate covers the duct opening and is sealed to the top of the base duct (27). The secondary cavity cover plate covers the secondary cavity opening and is sealed to the top of the first secondary cavity (234) for condensate.

11. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a roller (21), a steam generating assembly, and a base assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 5 or a condensate circulation system as described in any one of claims 6 to 10; the roller (21) is disposed above the base (23), and the front support (3) is disposed in front of the roller (21); The steam generating assembly includes a steam generator (64) and a steam nozzle (66). The water storage chamber (231) is connected to the steam generator (64) and can supply pure water to the steam generator (64). The steam generator (64) can supply steam to the drum (21) through the steam nozzle (66).

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The front support (3) has a drying air outlet (312) and an air outlet (321). The drying air outlet is connected to the opening of the drum (21), and the air outlet (321) is located below the drying air outlet (312). The rear wall of the roller (21) is formed with a drying air inlet, and an air inlet duct is provided at the rear of the roller (21); The roller (21), drying air outlet (312), air outlet (321), base air duct (27), air inlet duct and drying air inlet are connected in sequence to form a drying airflow circulation path.

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