Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a clothes treatment device which comprises a machine shell. The clothes drying barrel is rotatably arranged in the machine shell; the heat pump system is arranged in the machine shell; the water box is arranged on the machine shell, and the water box is used for collecting condensate water generated by the heat pump system; the clothes treatment equipment further comprises an ultrasonic generator, the ultrasonic generator comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a water inlet, a water outlet and a spraying opening, the water inlet is used for receiving condensate water pumped by the water box, the water outlet is used for discharging the condensate water, and the spraying opening faces the interior of the clothes drying barrel; the vibration piece is arranged in the shell and located at the spraying opening, and the vibration piece is used for generating vibration so as to convert the condensate water into water mist and spray the water mist out of the spraying opening; a water absorption part is arranged in the shell and is used for absorbing condensate water. According to the clothes treatment equipment provided by the invention, the condensate water is adsorbed through the water absorption part, and enough water can be continuously kept in the ultrasonic generator for atomization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliance technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] To cope with limitations such as time and weather, using a clothes dryer has become a common choice for drying clothes. Clothes dryers can dry clothes quickly and efficiently, even on rainy days, eliminating the need for sunlight.

[0003] Some dryers are now equipped with atomizers that generate water mist. This allows water molecules to penetrate the clothing fibers during the drying process, keeping clothes fluffy and removing wrinkles. Furthermore, the atomizers use condensate from a heat pump system, eliminating the need for an external water source.

[0004] However, when the ultrasonic generator is running, condensate enters the ultrasonic generator and is then discharged. Because the condensate is discharged quickly, most of it is discharged directly, and the ultrasonic generator cannot continuously maintain enough moisture for atomization. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application discloses a clothing treatment device that uses a water-absorbing component to absorb condensate and an ultrasonic generator to continuously maintain sufficient moisture for atomization.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a garment processing device, comprising:

[0007] chassis;

[0008] A clothes drying drum, which is rotatably disposed within the housing;

[0009] A heat pump system, wherein the heat pump system is disposed within the housing;

[0010] A water box, located in the housing, is used to collect condensate generated by the heat pump system;

[0011] The garment processing equipment further includes an ultrasonic generator, which comprises:

[0012] The housing has a water inlet, a water outlet, and a spray nozzle. The water inlet is used to receive condensate pumped by the water box, the water outlet is used to discharge condensate, and the spray nozzle is oriented towards the inside of the clothes drying drum.

[0013] A vibrating plate is disposed inside the housing and located at the spray nozzle. The vibrating plate is used to vibrate to convert condensed water into water mist and spray it out from the spray nozzle.

[0014] The housing is equipped with a water-absorbing component, which is used to absorb condensate.

[0015] By installing a water-absorbing component inside the housing, the condensate can be absorbed after entering the housing through the inlet. In this way, even if the condensate is continuously discharged from the outlet, the condensate absorbed by the water-absorbing component can keep the housing with enough water for atomization.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, along the axial direction of the housing, the projection of the water-absorbing component on the inner wall of the housing and the projection of the vibrating plate on the inner wall of the housing are at least partially overlapped.

[0017] By arranging the projection of the water-absorbing component on the inner wall of the housing along the axial direction of the housing to at least partially overlap with the projection of the vibrating plate on the inner wall of the housing, the water-absorbing component can be aligned with the vibrating plate as much as possible, shortening the distance between the condensate adsorbed by the water-absorbing component and the vibrating plate, and the vibrating plate can utilize the condensate adsorbed by the water-absorbing component more efficiently.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the housing is provided with an installation groove, the water-absorbing component is disposed in the installation groove, and the depth of the installation groove is h, 1mm < h < 3mm.

[0019] By using a mounting groove to position the water-absorbing component, misalignment caused by vibrations from the ultrasonic generator during operation can be prevented. Furthermore, if the depth of the mounting groove, h, is ≤1mm, the size of the water-absorbing component accommodated in the groove is small, resulting in a small contact area between the component and the groove, leading to poor positioning stability. Therefore, a groove depth h > 1mm allows for a larger water-absorbing component, resulting in a larger contact area and better positioning stability. Conversely, if the groove depth h ≥ 3mm, the size of the water-absorbing component is also large, leading to a large contact area and a strong connection, making disassembly and replacement difficult. Therefore, a groove depth h < 3mm allows for a smaller water-absorbing component, resulting in a smaller contact area and a weaker connection, making disassembly and replacement easier.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the housing is provided with a protruding structure, which is configured in an annular shape to enclose and form the mounting groove. The thickness of the protruding structure along its own radial direction is t, where 0.5 mm < t < 1.5 mm.

[0021] The mounting groove is formed by a ring-shaped protrusion. The groove is relatively simple to form and has low design difficulty. The ring-shaped protrusion has a certain deformation capacity, allowing it to connect with a slightly larger absorbent component. The deformation compresses the absorbent component, achieving fixation. If the thickness t of the protrusion along its radial direction is ≤0.5mm, the thickness t is small, resulting in low structural strength and susceptibility to deformation and damage. Therefore, a thickness t >0.5mm results in a larger thickness t, higher structural strength, and less susceptibility to deformation and damage. Conversely, if the thickness t ≥1.5mm, the thickness t is too large, making deformation difficult. In this case, the deformation cannot compress the absorbent component for fixation. Therefore, a thickness t <1.5mm results in a smaller thickness t, stronger deformation capacity, and the ability to compress the absorbent component for fixation.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the protrusion structure is provided with at least one notch, at least one of the notches being used to disconnect the protrusion structure to divide the protrusion structure into multiple parts.

[0023] When the protruding structure is broken by at least one notch, it can be divided into multiple parts. This reduces the difficulty of deformation of the protruding structure, allowing it to use deformation to compress the water-absorbing component and fix it in place.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, one of the water inlet and the water outlet is located on the radial side of the housing, and the other is located on the axial side of the housing.

[0025] By placing the inlet and outlet on the radial and axial sides of the casing respectively, i.e., the inlet and outlet are located on different sides of the casing, their positions can be set according to actual conditions. This shortens the length of the pipe connecting the inlet and the condensate box, and the pipe requires less bending. Similarly, it shortens the length of the pipe connecting the outlet and the condensate box, and the pipe requires less bending.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, the inner diameter of the inlet is larger than the inner diameter of the outlet.

[0027] By making the inner diameter of the inlet larger than that of the outlet, the ultrasonic generator allows condensate to flow at a higher velocity into the housing from the inlet and at a lower velocity when it exits the housing from the outlet. This ensures that a portion of the condensate is always buffered inside the housing for atomization to generate water mist.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the housing includes:

[0029] The container is equipped with a dispensing port;

[0030] A door is movably connected to the container body, and the door can move relative to the container body to open or close the dispensing port.

[0031] A support member is disposed inside the box and located between the dryer tub and the dispensing port, the support member having an opening connecting the dryer tub and the dispensing port;

[0032] The housing is located on the side of the support or the door facing the drying tub.

[0033] The cabinet is movably connected to the cabinet body via a door. When the door moves relative to the cabinet body to open the loading port, clothes can be loaded into the drying drum inside the cabinet through the loading port, or clothes can be removed from the drying drum through the loading port. When the clothing processing equipment is in operation, the door can close the loading port to ensure safe operation. Furthermore, a support structure is installed inside the cabinet. This support structure can be used to install a water tank and an ultrasonic generator. Additionally, the opening in the support structure connects the drying drum and the loading port, allowing for easy passage of clothes into or out of the drying drum.

[0034] In some embodiments of this application, the housing is disposed on the side of the support member away from the dryer tub, and the support member is provided with a through hole that extends through two opposite sides of the support member to connect the spray nozzle and the dryer tub.

[0035] By positioning the housing on the side of the support away from the dryer drum, interference between the housing and the super-housing shell can be avoided when the dryer drum rotates relative to the main body. Furthermore, the through-hole connects the spray nozzle and the dryer drum, ensuring that the water mist from the spray nozzle reaches the dryer drum smoothly.

[0036] In some embodiments of this application, the housing is provided with a first seal, which is disposed around the spray nozzle, and the side of the first seal opposite to the housing abuts against the side of the support opposite to the dryer tub.

[0037] The first seal is arranged around the spray nozzle and can be pressed between the housing and the support. The first seal can seal the spray nozzle and the through hole at the same time, thus achieving waterproofing.

[0038] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0039] In this embodiment, by providing a water-absorbing component inside the housing, the water-absorbing component can absorb the condensate after it enters the housing from the inlet. In this way, even if the condensate is continuously discharged from the outlet, the condensate absorbed by the water-absorbing component can keep the housing with sufficient moisture for atomization. Attached Figure Description

[0040] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of a garment processing device (partial box omitted) provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device (partial box omitted) provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device (excluding the housing) provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ultrasonic generator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of an ultrasonic generator provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0048] Figure 8 This is an exploded structural diagram of the bottom shell and water-absorbing component provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support member and the ultrasonic generator provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0051] Figure 11 This is an exploded structural diagram of the support member and ultrasonic generator provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0052] Explanation of main figure symbols

[0053] 1000. Garment processing equipment;

[0054] 100. Housing;

[0055] 10. Container body; 10a. Dispensing port;

[0056] 11. Support component; 11a. Opening; 11b. Through hole;

[0057] 200. Clothes dryer;

[0058] 30. Water collection box; 31. Condensate collection box;

[0059] 400, Ultrasonic generator; 400a, Water inlet; 400b, Water outlet; 400c, Spray nozzle;

[0060] 40. Housing; 40a. Mounting slot;

[0061] 401. Bottom shell; 402. Top cover; 403. Protruding structure; 403a. Notch;

[0062] 41. Vibrating plate;

[0063] 42. Water-absorbing components;

[0064] 43. Second sealing element. Detailed Implementation

[0065] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0066] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0067] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0068] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0069] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0070] Before explaining the technical solution of this application, the inventive concept of this application will be explained first.

[0071] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device 1000 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of a clothing processing device 1000 provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0072] Normally, while the drying drum 200 of the clothing handling equipment 1000 rotates relative to the casing 100 to tumble the clothes, the heat pump system operates simultaneously, transferring heat energy from the air to the clothes, which facilitates rapid drying. The condensate generated by the heat pump system is collected in a condensate tray 31 at the bottom of the casing 100, and then pumped by a water pump to a water collection box 30 at the top of the casing 100. By designing the water collection box 30 to be detachable from the casing 100, the user can remove the water collection box 30 and empty the condensate.

[0073] To prevent wrinkles from forming after drying, the garment processing equipment 1000 is typically equipped with an ultrasonic generator 400. The ultrasonic generator 400 generates water mist and sprays it into the drying drum 200. In this way, during the drying process, water molecules can penetrate into the garment fibers, keeping the clothes fluffy after drying and thus removing wrinkles.

[0074] When the ultrasonic generator 400 generates water mist, it can use the condensate in the condensate box 31 as the water source for the ultrasonic generator 400. After the condensate enters the ultrasonic generator 400, it is discharged. Since the condensate is discharged quickly, most of the condensate is discharged directly, and the ultrasonic generator 400 cannot continuously maintain enough water for atomization.

[0075] In summary, when the garment processing device 1000 in the related technology is equipped with an ultrasonic generator 400 and uses condensed water to generate water mist, there is a problem that the ultrasonic generator 400 cannot maintain enough moisture for atomization.

[0076] The technical solutions of some embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0077] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the garment processing equipment 1000 includes a housing 100.

[0078] For example, the housing 100 can adopt a hollow shell structure or a frame structure, and the external shape of the housing 100 can be designed as needed. The housing 100 can provide an assembly location and housing space for the dryer 200, heat pump system, etc. In some embodiments, the clothing handling equipment 1000 includes a dryer 200, which is rotatably disposed within the housing 100.

[0079] For example, the drying drum 200 can hold clothes, and by rotating the drying drum 200 relative to the casing 100, the clothes can be tumbled and processed.

[0080] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 1000 includes a heat pump system disposed within the housing 100.

[0081] For example, a heat pump system includes a compressor, condenser, evaporator, etc. Based on the reverse Carnot cycle, a heat pump system uses heat pump technology to transfer heat from the air to a drying chamber, thereby achieving the drying of clothing.

[0082] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 1000 further includes a water tank disposed in the housing 100, which is used to collect condensate generated by the heat pump system.

[0083] The condensate generated by the heat pump system is collected by a water box. The condensate is effectively collected and discharged, which avoids the increase of humidity inside the casing 100, thereby improving the drying efficiency and drying effect of the clothing processing equipment 1000.

[0084] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the garment processing equipment 1000 includes an ultrasonic generator 400, which is located in the housing 100.

[0085] Among them, the ultrasonic generator 400 uses ultrasonic atomization to break the molecular bonds between liquid water molecules through the high-frequency resonance of the ceramic atomizing plate, which is 1.7MHz or 2.4MHz, exceeding the range of human hearing and causing no harm to humans or animals. This produces a naturally drifting water mist without the need for heating or adding any chemical reagents.

[0086] The ultrasonic generator 400 generates water mist and sprays it into the drying drum 200. In this way, during the drying process, the water molecules can penetrate into the clothing fibers, making the clothes fluffy after drying and removing wrinkles.

[0087] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the ultrasonic generator 400 includes a housing 40, which is disposed within the housing 100.

[0088] In some embodiments, the housing 40 has a water inlet 400a.

[0089] In this way, the ultrasonic generator 400 receives condensed water through the water inlet 400a. The condensed water enters the housing 40 and can be used by the ultrasonic generator 400 to generate water mist in the drying tub 200.

[0090] In some embodiments, the housing 40 has a water outlet 400b.

[0091] Discharging unused condensate through outlet 400b prevents it from remaining inside housing 40 and developing an unpleasant odor over time. Furthermore, since the condensate enters housing 40 through inlet 400a and the un-atomized portion exits through outlet 400b, housing 40 can be designed without a cavity for storing condensate, thus saving this cavity and reducing the overall size of the ultrasonic generator 400.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the housing 40 has a spray nozzle 400c, which is positioned facing the inside of the dryer drum 200.

[0093] In some embodiments, the ultrasonic generator 400 includes a vibrating plate 41 disposed within the housing 40 and located at the spray nozzle 400c. The vibrating plate 41 is used to vibrate to convert condensed water into water mist and spray it out from the spray nozzle 400c.

[0094] By setting a vibrating plate 41 at the spray nozzle 400c, the condensate entering the housing 40 can be sprayed out from the spray nozzle 400c to the dryer 200 under the action of the vibrating plate 41.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the water box includes a water container 30, which is detachably mounted on the top of the housing 100.

[0096] By setting up a water collection box 30, when the water collection box 30 contains condensate, the user can remove the water collection box 30 from the casing 100 and pour out the condensate inside the water collection box 30, thus making it convenient for the user to clean it regularly.

[0097] In some embodiments, the water box includes a condensate box 31, which is located at the bottom of the housing 100 and is connected to the water container 30. The condensate box 31 is used to collect the condensate generated by the heat pump system and pump the condensate to the water container 30.

[0098] The condensate generated by the heat pump system is collected by the condensate box 31. The condensate is effectively collected, which avoids the increase of humidity inside the casing 100, thereby improving the drying efficiency and drying effect of the clothing processing equipment 1000.

[0099] The condensate collected in the condensate box 31 is pumped to the water collection box 30 by a water pump. The condensate can be effectively discharged through the water collection box 30, which can also prevent the increase of humidity inside the casing 100, thereby improving the drying efficiency and drying effect of the clothing processing equipment 1000.

[0100] In some embodiments, the inlet 400a is connected to the condensate box 31 and is used to receive the condensate pumped by the condensate box 31.

[0101] The condensate pumped by the condensate box 31 is received through the inlet 400a. The condensate enters the housing 40 and can be used by the ultrasonic generator 400 to generate water mist in the dryer 200.

[0102] In some embodiments, the outlet 400b is connected to the condensate box 31, and the outlet 400b is used to discharge unused condensate into the condensate box 31.

[0103] In this way, the ultrasonic generator 400 discharges unused condensate into the condensate box 31 through the outlet 400b, which can prevent unused condensate from remaining in the ultrasonic generator 400 and thus prevent the unused condensate from becoming smelly after a certain period of time.

[0104] Furthermore, after the condensate enters the ultrasonic generator 400 from the inlet 400a, the un-atomized portion is discharged from the outlet 400b. Therefore, the ultrasonic generator 400 can be designed without a cavity to store the condensate, thus saving this cavity and reducing the overall volume of the ultrasonic generator 400.

[0105] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the ultrasonic generator 400 also includes a water-absorbing component 42, which is disposed inside the housing 40 and is used to absorb condensate.

[0106] By absorbing condensate through the water-absorbing component 42, sufficient moisture can be continuously maintained inside the housing 40 for atomization.

[0107] For example, the water-absorbing component 42 can be absorbent cotton, and can be cylindrical, block-shaped, or other shapes, depending on the actual situation. Using absorbent cotton can also serve as a filter, preventing lint and other debris from clogging the micropores of the vibrating plate 41, thereby improving the atomization effect of the ultrasonic generator 400 and extending its service life.

[0108] In some embodiments, along the axial direction of the housing 40, the projection of the water-absorbing member 42 on the inner wall of the housing 40 and the projection of the vibrating plate 41 on the inner wall of the housing 40 are at least partially overlapped.

[0109] By arranging the projection of the water-absorbing component 42 on the inner wall of the housing 40 along the axial direction of the housing 40 to at least partially overlap with the projection of the vibrating plate 41 on the inner wall of the housing 40, the water-absorbing component 42 can be aligned with the vibrating plate 41 as much as possible. This helps to shorten the distance between the condensate adsorbed by the water-absorbing component 42 and the vibrating plate 41, thereby enabling the vibrating plate 41 to utilize the condensate adsorbed by the water-absorbing component 42 more efficiently.

[0110] The inner wall of the housing 40 refers to the wall surface of the housing 40 located in the inner cavity along the axial direction of the housing 40, that is, the projection surface of the water absorption component 42 and the vibrating plate 41.

[0111] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the housing 40 is also provided with a mounting groove 40a, and the water-absorbing component 42 is located in the mounting groove 40a.

[0112] By installing the water-absorbing component 42 in the mounting slot 40a, the water-absorbing component 42 can be positioned, thereby preventing the water-absorbing component 42 from being misaligned due to the vibration generated by the ultrasonic generator 400 during operation.

[0113] In some embodiments, the depth of the mounting groove 40a is h, where h > 1 mm.

[0114] It should be noted that if the depth h of the mounting groove 40a is less than or equal to 1 mm, the size of the water-absorbing component 42 accommodated by the mounting groove 40a will be small, resulting in a small contact area between the water-absorbing component 42 and the mounting groove 40a, and poor positioning stability. Therefore, the depth h of the mounting groove 40a can be set to h > 1 mm. In this way, the size of the water-absorbing component 42 accommodated by the mounting groove 40a will be larger, the contact area between the water-absorbing component 42 and the mounting groove 40a will be larger, and the positioning stability will be better.

[0115] For example, the depth h of the mounting groove 40a can be 1.1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 2.9mm, etc., and this embodiment does not make a specific limitation on it.

[0116] In some embodiments, the depth of the mounting groove 40a is h, where h < 3 mm.

[0117] It should be noted that if the depth h of the mounting groove 40a is ≥ 3mm, the size of the water-absorbing component 42 accommodated by the mounting groove 40a will be large, the contact area between the water-absorbing component 42 and the mounting groove 40a will be large, and the connection strength between the water-absorbing component 42 and the mounting groove 40a will be high. This will make it difficult to disassemble and replace the water-absorbing component 42. Therefore, the depth h of the mounting groove 40a can be set to h < 3mm. In this way, the size of the water-absorbing component 42 accommodated by the mounting groove 40a will be small, the contact area between the water-absorbing component 42 and the mounting groove 40a will be small, the connection strength between the water-absorbing component 42 and the mounting groove 40a will be low, and the water-absorbing component 42 will be easy to disassemble and replace.

[0118] For example, the depth h of the mounting groove 40a can be 2.9mm, 2.5mm, 2mm, 1.5mm, 1.1mm, etc., and this embodiment does not make a specific limitation on it.

[0119] In some embodiments, the housing 40 is provided with a protrusion structure 403, which is configured in an annular shape to enclose and form a mounting groove 40a.

[0120] By configuring the protruding structure 403 into a ring shape to enclose and form the mounting groove 40a, the formation of the mounting groove 40a is simplified, reducing the design difficulty of the mounting groove 40a. Furthermore, the ring-shaped protruding structure 403 has a certain deformation capacity, allowing it to connect with a slightly larger water-absorbing component 42. This allows the deformation of the ring-shaped protruding structure 403 to compress the water-absorbing component 42, thereby securing the water-absorbing component 42.

[0121] In some embodiments, the thickness of the protrusion 403 along its own radial direction is t, where t > 0.5 mm.

[0122] For example, t refers to the thickness of the protrusion 403 on one side along its own radial direction.

[0123] It should be noted that if the thickness t of the protruding structure 403 along its own radial direction is ≤0.5mm, then the thickness t of the protruding structure 403 is small, the structural strength is low, and it is therefore easy to deform and be damaged. Therefore, the thickness t of the protruding structure 403 along its own radial direction can be set to t>0.5mm. In this way, the thickness t of the protruding structure 403 is large, the structural strength is high, and it is not easy to deform and be damaged.

[0124] For example, the thickness t of the protrusion structure 403 along its own radial direction can be 0.6mm, 0.75mm, 1mm, 1.25mm, 1.4mm, etc., and this embodiment does not make a specific limitation on it.

[0125] In some embodiments, the thickness of the protrusion 403 along its own radial direction is t, where t < 1.5 mm.

[0126] It should be noted that if the thickness t of the protruding structure 403 along its own radial direction is ≥ 1.5 mm, then the thickness t of the protruding structure 403 is relatively large, making it difficult to deform. In this case, the deformation of the protruding structure 403 cannot be used to compress the water-absorbing component 42 to fix it. Therefore, the thickness t of the protruding structure 403 along its own radial direction can be set to t < 1.5 mm. In this way, the thickness t of the protruding structure 403 is relatively small, and its deformation ability is relatively strong. In this case, the deformation of the protruding structure 403 can be used to compress the water-absorbing component 42 to fix it.

[0127] For example, the thickness t of the protrusion structure 403 along its own radial direction can be 1.4mm, 1.25mm, 1mm, 0.75mm, 0.6mm, etc., and this embodiment does not make a specific limitation on it.

[0128] In some embodiments, the protrusion structure 403 is provided with a notch 403a, which is used to disconnect the protrusion structure 403.

[0129] By setting a notch 403a to disconnect the protruding structure 403, the difficulty of the protruding structure 403 deforming can be reduced, so that the protruding structure 403 can use its own deformation to squeeze the water-absorbing component 42 to fix the water-absorbing component 42.

[0130] In some embodiments, the protrusion structure 403 is provided with a plurality of notches 403a, which are spaced apart to divide the protrusion structure 403 into a plurality of portions.

[0131] By setting multiple notches 403a to divide the protruding structure 403 into multiple parts, the difficulty of the protruding structure 403 to deform can be reduced, so that the protruding structure 403 can use its own deformation to squeeze the water-absorbing component 42 to fix the water-absorbing component 42.

[0132] In some embodiments, the ultrasonic generator 400 includes a water level detection component (not shown) disposed within the housing 40.

[0133] By setting a water level detection component, the amount of condensate water inside the housing 40 can be detected, thereby preventing the ultrasonic generator 400 from operating when there is insufficient condensate water.

[0134] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, one of the inlet 400a and the outlet 400b is located on the radial side of the housing 40, and the other is located on the axial side of the housing 40.

[0135] For example, the inlet 400a is located on the side of the housing 40 near the lower tray, while the outlet 400b is located on the side of the housing 40 near the condensate box 31.

[0136] By placing the inlet 400a and outlet 400b on the radial and axial sides of the housing 40 respectively, i.e., on different sides of the housing 40, the garment handling device 1000 can be configured to adjust their positions according to actual needs. This shortens the length of the pipe connecting the inlet 400a and the lower tray, and reduces the degree of bending required in the pipe. Furthermore, it also shortens the length of the pipe connecting the outlet 400b and the condensate box 31, and reduces the degree of bending required in the pipe.

[0137] In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the inlet 400a is larger than the inner diameter of the outlet 400b.

[0138] For example, the inlet 400a and the outlet 400b are circular. The inner diameter of the inlet 400a is the same as the diameter of the circular inlet 400a, and the inner diameter of the outlet 400b is the same as the diameter of the circular outlet 400b.

[0139] With the inner diameter of the inlet 400a being larger than that of the outlet 400b, during operation of the ultrasonic generator 400, the flow rate of condensate entering the housing 40 from the inlet 400a is relatively high, while the flow rate exiting the housing 40 from the outlet 400b is relatively low. This ensures that a portion of condensate is always buffered within the housing 40 for atomization to generate water mist.

[0140] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the housing 40 includes a bottom shell 401, which has an inlet 400a and an outlet 400b.

[0141] In some embodiments, the housing 40 further includes a top cover 402, which is connected to the bottom housing 401 and has a spray nozzle 400c.

[0142] For example, the bottom shell 401 and the top cover 402 can be detachably connected, which facilitates assembly and disassembly and reduces the difficulty of maintenance of the ultrasonic generator 400.

[0143] In some embodiments, the ultrasonic generator 400 further includes a second seal 43, which is pressed between the bottom housing 401 and the top cover 402.

[0144] By pressing the second seal 43 between the bottom shell 401 and the top cover 402, a waterproof seal can be achieved at the connection between the bottom shell 401 and the top cover 402.

[0145] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, the housing 100 includes a box 10, and the box 10 is provided with a loading port 10a.

[0146] Clothes are placed into the drying drum 200 inside the box 10 through the inlet 10a.

[0147] In some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a door (not shown) that is movably connected to the housing 10 and is movable relative to the housing 10 to open or close the delivery port 10a.

[0148] The door is movably connected to the housing 10. When the door moves relative to the housing 10 to open the inlet 10a, clothes can be placed into the drying drum 200 inside the housing 10 through the inlet 10a, or clothes can be taken out of the drying drum 200 through the inlet 10a. When the clothing processing equipment 1000 is running, the door can close the inlet 10a to ensure the safe operation of the clothing processing equipment 1000.

[0149] In some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a support member 11 disposed inside the housing 10 and located between the drying drum 200 and the dispensing port 10a. The support member 11 has an opening 11a that connects the drying drum 200 and the dispensing port 10a.

[0150] By providing a support member 11 inside the housing 10, the support member 11 can be used to install the water box and the ultrasonic generator 400. On the other hand, the support member 11 connects the drying tub 200 and the loading port 10a through its opening 11a, allowing the support member 11 to avoid obstructing the movement of clothes, so that clothes can smoothly enter the drying tub 200 from the loading port 10a, and clothes in the drying tub 200 can be taken out from the loading port 10a.

[0151] In some embodiments, the housing 40 is disposed on the support member 11.

[0152] In some embodiments, the housing 40 is located on the side of the cabinet door facing the dryer tub 200.

[0153] By providing multiple different installation positions for the housing 40, the garment processing equipment 1000 can select the installation position of the ultrasonic generator 400 according to the actual situation, thereby placing the ultrasonic generator 400 on the support member 11 or the door.

[0154] In some embodiments, the housing 40 is disposed on the side of the support 11 facing the dryer 200, and the spray nozzle 400c is disposed facing the dryer 200.

[0155] By placing the housing 40 on the side of the support 11 facing the drying drum 200, the spray nozzle 400c can spray water mist directly toward the drying drum 200, thereby simplifying the structure of the clothing processing equipment 1000 and improving the compactness of the structure of the clothing processing equipment 1000.

[0156] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the housing 40 is located on the side of the support member 11 away from the dryer tub 200. The support member 11 is provided with a through hole 11b, which penetrates the two opposite sides of the support member 11 to connect the spray nozzle 400c and the dryer tub 200.

[0157] By positioning the housing 40 on the side of the support 11 away from the drying tub 200, interference between the drying tub 200 and the housing 40 can be avoided when the drying tub 200 rotates relative to the housing 10. Furthermore, the through hole 11b connects the spray nozzle 400c and the drying tub 200, allowing the water mist sprayed from the spray nozzle 400c to reach the drying tub 200 smoothly.

[0158] In some embodiments, the housing 40 is provided with a first seal (not shown), which surrounds the spray nozzle 400c, and the side of the first seal opposite to the housing 40 abuts against the side of the support 11 opposite to the dryer tub 200.

[0159] The first seal is arranged around the spray nozzle 400c and can be pressed between the housing 40 and the support member 11. The first seal can seal the spray nozzle 400c and the through hole 11b at the same time, so as to achieve waterproofing.

[0160] The above provides a detailed description of a garment processing device disclosed in this application. This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the garment processing device and its core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1.A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, The laundry treating apparatus comprises: a cabinet; a drying drum rotatably arranged in the cabinet; a heat pump system arranged in the cabinet; a water box arranged in the cabinet and configured to collect condensed water generated by the heat pump system; the laundry treating apparatus further comprises an ultrasonic generator comprising: a housing having a water inlet configured to receive condensed water pumped by the water box, a water outlet configured to discharge condensed water, and a spray opening arranged towards the drying drum; a vibrating plate arranged in the housing and located at the spray opening, the vibrating plate being configured to vibrate to convert condensed water into water mist and spray out from the spray opening; wherein the housing is provided with a water absorbing component configured to absorb condensed water. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein In an axial direction of the housing, a projection of the water absorbing component on an inner wall of the housing at least partially overlaps with a projection of the vibrating plate on the inner wall of the housing. 3.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The housing is provided with a mounting groove, and the water absorbing component is arranged in the mounting groove, the mounting groove having a depth h, 1mm < h < 3mm. 4.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein The housing is provided with a protruding structure configured in an annular shape to enclose the mounting groove, the protruding structure having a thickness t in its own radial direction, 0.5mm < t < 1.5mm. 5.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The protruding structure is provided with at least one notch configured to break the protruding structure to divide the protruding structure into multiple parts. 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The water inlet and the water outlet are arranged on opposite sides of the housing in a radial direction of the housing. 7.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, An inner diameter of the water inlet is greater than an inner diameter of the water outlet. 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The cabinet comprises: a box body provided with a drop opening; a box door movably connected to the box body, the box door being movable relative to the box body to open or close the drop opening; a support arranged in the box body and located between the drying drum and the drop opening, the support having an opening communicating the drying drum and the drop opening; wherein the housing is arranged on a side of the support or the box door facing the drying drum. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The housing is arranged on a side of the support away from the drying drum, and the support is provided with a through hole penetrating through two opposite sides of the support to communicate the spray opening and the drying drum. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, characterized by, The housing is provided with a first sealing member arranged around the spray opening, and a side of the first sealing member away from the housing abuts against a side of the support away from the drying drum.

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