Clothes processing device and combined clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clothes treatment, in particular to a clothes treatment device and combined clothes treatment equipment. According to the clothes processing device and the combined clothes processing equipment, the two door bodies are correspondingly and rotationally connected to the box body, so that the door bodies can correspondingly close or open the throwing openings of the rollers, and meanwhile, the door lock assembly arranged on the box body has the locking state and the unlocking state. The two door lock assemblies are arranged in the horizontal direction and located between the two rollers, and the projection of one door lock assembly in the height direction of the box body is at least partially located in the projection range of the other door lock assembly in the height direction of the box body. The two door lock assemblies are arranged to achieve independent opening and closing of the two door bodies, the two rollers can work independently, the two door lock assemblies can be reasonably arranged, and therefore the space utilization rate of the two door lock assemblies in the box body in the width direction of the box body is effectively increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a clothing processing device and a combined clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, families are increasingly demanding more refined laundry care, such as separating underwear from outerwear and children's and adults' clothes for washing. Multi-drum washing machines can meet these current requirements. However, because they require multiple drums, their internal space is often insufficient, and the numerous components make it difficult to arrange them logically. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application discloses a garment processing device and a combined garment processing equipment, which can realize the independent operation of two rollers and effectively improve the space utilization rate of the two door lock components along the width direction of the box by reasonably arranging the two door lock components.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, some embodiments of this application provide a garment processing apparatus, comprising:

[0005] Box;

[0006] Two rollers are arranged side by side in a horizontal direction inside the box, and each roller has a dispensing port.

[0007] Two doors, each corresponding to one of the two rollers, are configured to be movably connected to the housing to close or open the dispensing opening of the corresponding roller; and,

[0008] Two door lock components are provided, each of which is disposed in the housing and corresponds to one of the two doors. The door lock components have a locked state and an unlocked state.

[0009] In the locked state, the door lock assembly is locked to the door body, so that the door body closes the feed port of the roller;

[0010] In the unlocked state, the door lock assembly is unlocked from the door body, allowing the door body to open the feed port of the roller;

[0011] The two door lock assemblies are arranged horizontally and located between the two rollers, with the projection of one door lock assembly in the height direction of the housing at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock assembly in the height direction of the housing.

[0012] Under normal circumstances, the width of the garment handling device along the width direction of the box ranges from 590 mm to 610 mm. This means that the width of the garment handling device is limited. To prevent the rollers from colliding with the side panels of the box due to vibration and centrifugal force during rotation, or from interfering with each other during rotation, a certain distance needs to be reserved between the two rollers and between the two rollers and the side panels of the box. Therefore, the space along the width direction of the box is very limited. This application addresses this by rationally arranging the two door lock components so that they are arranged along the width direction of the box and located between the two rollers. The projection of one door lock component along the height direction is at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock component along the height direction. In other words, the two door lock components are at least partially staggered along the width direction of the box. In this way, the two doors and door lock components can be opened and closed independently, thus enabling the two rollers to work independently. At the same time, the two door lock components can be arranged in a limited space, saving the space occupied by the two door lock components in the width direction of the box. This allows more box space to be used for the two rollers, meeting the miniaturization design requirements of the garment processing device while maximizing the arrangement of the rollers.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the door lock assembly includes a housing that extends along the height direction of the enclosure, the housing comprising:

[0014] First shell section;

[0015] The second shell portion and the first shell portion are connected sequentially along the height direction of the box body;

[0016] Along the width direction of the housing, the size of the second shell portion is larger than the size of the first shell portion;

[0017] In one of the two door lock assemblies, the first shell portion of the first lock assembly is located above its corresponding second shell portion along the height direction of the housing, and the first shell portion of the other door lock assembly is located below its corresponding second shell portion along the height direction of the housing.

[0018] In this arrangement, the first shell portion of one door lock assembly is positioned above its corresponding second shell portion along the height direction of the housing, while the first shell portion of the other door lock assembly is positioned below its corresponding second shell portion along the height direction of the housing. This reverse arrangement of the two door lock assemblies along the height direction of the housing reduces both the width and height dimensions of the two door lock assemblies, resulting in a more compact layout.

[0019] Furthermore, since the two rollers are arranged in two circular intervals in the cross-section parallel to the height direction of the box, and due to the special nature of the circle, the distance between the two rollers along the width direction of the box varies in the height direction. That is, the distance at the position of the line connecting the axes of the two rollers is the smallest, and the distance on both sides along the height direction of the box gradually increases.

[0020] By setting the dimension of the second shell portion along the width direction of the box to be larger than that of the first shell portion along the width direction of the box, the setting size of the insertion interface on the first shell portion can be met, and the end of the first shell portion with a smaller dimension can have a certain structural strength. At the same time, the other mechanisms in the door lock assembly are set at the end of the second shell portion with a larger dimension, which can realize the basic functional requirements of the door lock assembly, and the overall size of the door lock assembly is optimized, avoiding the problems of interference or insufficient safety clearance between the door lock assembly and the door seal, roller, counterweight, etc. after the door lock assembly is assembled into the clothing handling device.

[0021] Meanwhile, because the second shell portion is larger than the first shell portion in the width direction of the housing, the overall door lock assembly is narrower at one end and wider at the other in the height direction. If the two door lock assemblies are placed side by side, they would occupy the width of the second shell portion of the housing. However, since the connection between the second shell portion and the first shell portion forms a stepped section, placing at least part of the second shell portion of one door lock assembly on this stepped section—that is, reversing the height direction of the two door lock assemblies—allows them to share a portion of the width and height of the housing. This reduces the space occupied by the two door lock assemblies in both the width and height directions, resulting in a more compact arrangement. The stepped section, where the second shell portion is larger than the first shell portion, refers to the stepped structure formed at the connection between the first and second shell portions.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the first shell portion is provided with a plug interface for connecting and mating with the door body;

[0023] Along the width direction of the housing, the first shell portion has a dimension of H1, and the second shell portion has a dimension of H2, satisfying that the ratio of H1 to H2 is 3 / 5 to 9 / 10.

[0024] For example, in the width direction of the housing, the ratio of the dimension H1 of the first shell portion to the dimension H2 of the second shell portion is 3 / 5 to 13 / 20, 13 / 20 to 7 / 10, 7 / 10 to 3 / 4, 3 / 4 to 4 / 5, 4 / 5 to 17 / 20, 17 / 20 to 9 / 10, etc. For example, the ratio of the dimension H1 of the first shell portion to the dimension H2 of the second shell portion may include, but is not limited to, 3 / 5, 5 / 8, 13 / 20, 27 / 40, 7 / 10, 29 / 40, 3 / 4, 31 / 40, 4 / 5, 33 / 40, 17 / 20, 7 / 8, 9 / 10, etc. The embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0025] To improve the versatility of the door lock assembly, the size of the connector is fixed. Since the connector is located in the first housing section, the first housing section must occupy a certain amount of space to house it. By setting the ratio of the first housing section's dimension H1 to the second housing section's dimension H2 to 3 / 5 to 9 / 10, the effective use of the connector is ensured, while also providing the door lock assembly with sufficient structural strength. Simultaneously, while maintaining structural strength, the first housing section of the door lock assembly is made more compact, saving space within the garment processing device and further improving space utilization. Furthermore, setting the ratio of the first housing section's dimension H1 to the second housing section's dimension H2 within the range of 3 / 5 to 9 / 10 also makes the door lock assembly visually more harmonious, better matching the overall design style of the garment processing device and enhancing the user experience.

[0026] When the ratio of the dimension H1 of the first shell to the dimension H2 of the second shell is less than 3 / 5, the structural strength of the first shell is too low to withstand the impact force on the door lock assembly when the door is closed, which can easily lead to damage to the door lock assembly and affect the normal use of the clothing processing device. When the ratio of the dimension H1 of the first shell to the dimension H2 of the second shell is greater than 9 / 10, the door lock assembly becomes too large, occupying too much space inside the clothing processing device, which is not conducive to achieving a slim design of the clothing processing device, and also affects the overall aesthetics of the clothing processing device.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application,

[0028] The housing includes:

[0029] The front shell includes a first shell portion and a second shell portion, and the first shell portion is provided with an insertion interface.

[0030] The rear shell, which is disposed opposite to the front shell in the depth direction of the housing, comprises:

[0031] The upper shell portion surrounds and connects to the first shell portion;

[0032] The lower shell portion and the upper shell portion are arranged in the height direction of the box body, and the lower shell portion surrounds and connects to the second shell portion;

[0033] The door is equipped with a locking mechanism;

[0034] The door lock assembly includes:

[0035] A cam is rotatably disposed within the upper housing. A latch is provided on the cam corresponding to the insertion interface. The latch is configured to extend into the insertion interface and engage with the latch, so that the door lock assembly is in the locked state.

[0036] By setting a latch on the door body and a locking tongue on a rotatable cam, the latch engages with the locking tongue to lock the door body onto the roller. This locking method is relatively simple, has low maintenance costs, and can adapt to doors of different sizes and shapes, thereby improving the flexibility and applicability of door lock components.

[0037] In some embodiments of this application, the two insertion interfaces on the two first shell portions are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing, and the centers of the two insertion interfaces are located on the same straight line.

[0038] This design allows the latches on both doors to engage simultaneously with the bolts on the cams of their respective lock components when the doors are closed, achieving simultaneous locking of both doors and improving the locking efficiency and stability of the lock components. Furthermore, because the centers of the two connectors and the two latches are aligned, the doors close more smoothly, preventing problems such as poor locking or damage to the lock components caused by misalignment.

[0039] In some embodiments of this application, the center of the feeding port of any one of the rollers and the center of the insertion port are located on the same straight line along the height direction of the box.

[0040] This design ensures that both the insertion port and the latch on the door covering the dispensing opening are located at the center of the dispensing opening along its height. This allows users to apply force evenly to the door when closing it, thus extending its lifespan. Furthermore, the alignment of the dispensing opening and insertion port along the height enhances the visual unity and harmony of the garment handling device, resulting in a simpler and more streamlined overall appearance. In addition, this alignment helps optimize the internal spatial layout of the equipment, making the cooperation between components more compact and rational, thereby improving the overall performance and stability of the garment handling device.

[0041] In some embodiments of this application, the door lock assembly further includes:

[0042] A locking member is movably disposed within the first housing portion. The locking member is provided with a limiting groove, and the cam is located in the limiting groove. The locking member can move relative to the first housing portion along the height direction of the housing to lock the position of the cam or unlock the position restriction of the cam.

[0043] An elastic element, one end of which is connected to the first housing portion and the other end of which is connected to the locking element, is used to provide a resetting force for the locking element relative to the first housing portion.

[0044] By creating a limiting groove on the locking element and positioning the cam within it, the locking element's movement along the height direction correspondingly changes the cam's position within the limiting groove. When the cam is at a specific position within the limiting groove, the locking element can move along the groove to the locked position, thus restricting further rotation of the cam and ensuring the door is securely locked in the closed state. Conversely, when the door needs to be opened, the locking element can move in the opposite direction along the limiting groove to the unlocked position, at which point the cam can rotate freely, allowing the door to be opened. This design not only enhances the stability and reliability of the door lock assembly but also improves user convenience. When the locking element is subjected to external force and moves along the height direction to the unlocked position, the elastic element is compressed or stretched, storing elastic potential energy. Once the external force disappears, the elastic element uses its stored elastic potential energy to push the locking element to move in the opposite direction until the locking element returns to the locked position, relocking the cam. This design gives the door lock assembly an automatic reset function, improving the stability and reliability of the door lock. In addition, the use of flexible elements simplifies the structure of door lock components, reduces manufacturing costs, and improves the user experience.

[0045] In some embodiments of this application, the locking member is further provided with a locking groove, which is located on one side of the limiting groove along the height direction of the housing;

[0046] The door lock assembly also includes:

[0047] A magnetic power assembly is disposed inside the lower shell. The magnetic power assembly includes a magnet and a magnetic coil. The magnetic coil is located on the outer periphery of the magnet. The magnet is configured to move along the height direction of the housing after the magnetic coil is energized.

[0048] A transmission block is disposed inside the lower shell and connected to the magnet, so as to move along the height direction of the housing under the drive of the magnet. The transmission block is provided with a sliding groove on one side along the width direction of the housing.

[0049] The clamping component has a sliding part on one side along the width direction of the housing, the sliding part being slidably connected to the slide groove, and a snap-fit ​​component at one end along the depth direction of the housing;

[0050] When the transmission block moves along the height direction of the housing, the sliding part, under the action of the slide groove, drives the snap-fit ​​member to move along the depth direction of the housing to be located in the locking groove or to disengage from the locking groove, so that the locking member locks the position of the cam or unlocks the position limitation of the cam.

[0051] Furthermore, when the magnet drives the transmission block to move along the height direction through its interaction with the magnetic coil, the groove on the transmission block interacts with the sliding part of the locking component. The groove design allows the sliding part to slide smoothly within it, thereby driving the entire locking component to move along the depth direction. When the locking component's locking member moves to the locking groove position, it inserts into the locking groove, thus locking the cam position. Conversely, when it is necessary to unlock the cam position, the magnet drives the transmission block to move in the opposite direction, the groove pulls the sliding part to slide in the opposite direction, and drives the locking member to move away from the locking groove along the depth direction, thereby unlocking. This design makes the locking and unlocking process of the door lock assembly more automated and precise, further improving the stability and reliability of the door lock assembly. At the same time, through the synergistic effect of the magnet, transmission block, and locking component, the flexible operation of the door lock assembly is achieved, thereby improving user convenience.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, the door lock assembly further includes:

[0053] An intermediate component is located between the second shell portion and the lower shell portion, and the intermediate component is used to connect the second shell portion and the lower shell portion;

[0054] A connecting member is provided inside the lower shell. One end of the connecting member is connected to the intermediate member. The transmission block is also provided with a moving groove. The other end of the connecting member is movably disposed in the moving groove so that the transmission block can move relative to the intermediate member along the height direction of the housing under the drive of the magnet.

[0055] By incorporating a movable design with sliding grooves on the connecting component and the transmission block, the transmission block can move stably and smoothly along the height direction when subjected to the force of a magnet. The sliding grooves not only provide space for the connecting component to move but also ensure the stability and accuracy of the transmission block during movement. When the magnet pushes the transmission block along the height direction, the engagement of the connecting component and the sliding groove causes the locking component to move along the depth direction, thereby enabling the door lock assembly to unlock or lock. This structural design not only improves the reliability and durability of the door lock assembly but also makes locking or unlocking the door more flexible and convenient.

[0056] In some embodiments of this application, the garment handling apparatus further includes:

[0057] A sensor, disposed within the housing, is configured to detect whether the door is closed;

[0058] The magnet is used to drive the transmission block to move along the height direction of the box according to whether the door is closed.

[0059] When the door is fully closed, the sensor detects this and transmits a signal to the control module. Upon receiving the signal, the control module activates the magnet, causing it to drive the transmission block to move vertically. Therefore, by utilizing the sensor, the door lock assembly can perform locking or unlocking actions promptly and accurately, effectively improving the security and ease of use of the garment handling device.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, the housing includes:

[0061] Main body panel;

[0062] A front panel, which is connected to the main body panel to form the internal space of the box, and two rollers are disposed in the internal space;

[0063] The front panel includes a front surface and a rear surface opposite to each other along its thickness direction. The rear surface is located in the internal space. The door lock assembly is disposed on the rear surface. A recess is formed on the front surface. Two openings are provided on the bottom surface of the recess. The two openings are respectively provided for the two dispensing ports.

[0064] The door body includes:

[0065] A first surface, wherein the first surface is provided with a cover portion;

[0066] A second surface is disposed opposite to the first surface along the thickness direction of the door body;

[0067] In the locked state, the cover extends at least partially into the dispensing port to cover it, and the second surface is flush with the front surface.

[0068] When the door is closed, the cover extends at least partially into the inlet, ensuring a tight seal between the door and the inlet's edge. This effectively prevents wash water or clothes from splashing or leaking out during washing, guaranteeing the airtightness and safety of the garment handling device. Furthermore, the flush design of the second surface with the front surface of the front panel not only makes the closed door look neater and more aesthetically pleasing but also effectively avoids inconvenience or safety hazards caused by a protruding door. In addition, this design helps improve the door's stability and durability, making the garment handling device more reliable during use.

[0069] Secondly, some embodiments of this application also provide a garment processing apparatus, comprising:

[0070] Box;

[0071] Two rollers are spaced apart inside the box along the height direction of the box body;

[0072] Two doors, each corresponding to one of the two rollers, are configured to be movably connected to the housing to cover or open the dispensing opening of the corresponding roller; and,

[0073] Two door lock components are provided in the housing, and both door lock components have a locked state and an unlocked state;

[0074] In the locked state, the door lock assembly is locked to the door body, and the door body covers the feed port of the roller;

[0075] In the unlocked state, the door lock assembly is unlocked from the door, and the door can open the feed port of the roller;

[0076] Two door lock assemblies are spaced apart along the height direction of the housing and located between the two rollers, wherein the projection of one door lock assembly along the width direction of the housing is at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock assembly along the width direction of the housing.

[0077] By strategically arranging the two door lock components along their height and between the two rollers, the projection of one door lock component along the width of the housing is at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock component along the width of the housing. This arrangement allows for independent opening and closing of the two doors and their respective lock components, enabling independent operation of the two rollers. Simultaneously, it effectively saves space occupied by the two locks along their height, resulting in a more compact arrangement of the two rollers and further meeting the requirements for a slimmer and lighter design in the garment handling device.

[0078] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also disclose a combined garment processing device, comprising:

[0079] A first garment processing device, wherein the first garment processing device is a drum washing machine;

[0080] The second garment processing device is the garment processing device as described in the first aspect, and the second garment processing device is detachably disposed on the top of the first garment processing device.

[0081] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0082] The garment processing apparatus and combined garment processing equipment disclosed in this application utilize two doors that are rotatably connected to a housing, allowing each door to correspondingly close or open the loading opening of each roller. Simultaneously, a door lock assembly mounted on the housing has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the door lock assembly is locked to the door, causing the door to close the loading opening of the roller. In the unlocked state, the door lock assembly is unlocked from the door, allowing the door to open the loading opening of the roller. The two door lock assemblies are arranged along the width direction of the housing and located between the two rollers, with the projection of one door lock assembly along the height direction at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock assembly along the height direction. The use of two door lock assemblies enables independent opening and closing of the two doors, allowing both rollers to operate independently and, through the rational arrangement of the two door lock assemblies, effectively improving the space utilization of the two door lock assemblies along the width direction of the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0083] 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 based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0084] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0085] Figure 2 A front view of the garment processing apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0086] Figure 3 An exploded view of the garment processing apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0087] Figure 4 A front view of the garment handling apparatus (front panel omitted) provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0088] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0089] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the garment handling device with the door in the open position;

[0090] Figure 7 A front view of the garment handling unit with the door open;

[0091] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two door lock components provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0092] Figure 9 A front view of two door lock components provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0093] Figure 10 An exploded view of the door lock assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0094] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the door lock assembly (front and rear shells omitted) and the latch part in a locked state, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0095] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the door lock assembly (front and rear shells omitted) provided in the embodiments of this application, with the latch in a locked state from another perspective;

[0096] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the door lock assembly (front and rear shells omitted) and the latch in the unlocked state, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0097] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the door lock assembly (front and rear shells omitted) and the latch part in the unlocked state, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0098] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the combined garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0099] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0100] 100 - Clothing handling device;

[0101] 10-Box body; 10a-Main body panel; 10b-Front panel; 101-Front surface; 101a-Recess; 1011a-Opening; 102-Rear surface; 1a-Internal space;

[0102] 11-Drum; 111-Feeding port;

[0103] 12-Door body; 121-Lock part; 122-First surface; 1221-Cover part; 123-Second surface; 1231-Handle part; 1231a-Protrusion part; 1231b-Horizontal part;

[0104] 13-Door lock assembly; 131-Housing; 131a-Insertion interface; 1311-Front housing; 1311a-First housing portion; 1311b-Second housing portion; 1312-Rear housing; 1312a-Upper housing portion; 1312b-Lower housing portion;

[0105] 132-Cam; 1321-Lock tongue; 131b-Stepped section;

[0106] 133-Locking component; 1331-Limiting groove; 1332-Locking groove;

[0107] 134 - Elastic element; 135 - Magnet;

[0108] 136-Transmission block; 1361-Slide groove; 1362-Moving groove;

[0109] 137-Clamping component; 1371-Sliding part; 1372-Snap-fit ​​component;

[0110] 138 - Connector; 139 - Intermediate component;

[0111] 200 - Modular garment processing equipment; 201 - First garment processing device;

[0112] F1 - Width direction; F2 - Height direction; F3 - Depth direction. Detailed Implementation

[0113] 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.

[0114] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., 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.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, components, or parts (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, components, or parts. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0118] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" may also include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that terms such as "comprising / including" or "having" specify the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0119] As modern living standards continue to improve, families are increasingly demanding more refined ways of handling clothing. The old method of simply throwing all clothes into the washing machine is no longer sufficient to meet the meticulous requirements of today's families who want to separate underwear and outerwear, as well as children's and adults' clothing. To address this changing need, multi-drum washing machines have emerged, offering great convenience for the separate washing of clothes through their unique design concept.

[0120] However, a major design challenge for multi-drum washing machines lies in the need to house multiple drums. These drums must not only perform their own independent washing functions but also be arranged rationally within a limited space. This results in particularly tight internal space for multi-drum washing machines, posing a significant challenge to designers. Furthermore, because the components of a multi-drum washing machine are more complex and diverse than those of a traditional single-drum washing machine, the spatial relationships between these components become difficult to arrange rationally. Therefore, ensuring the proper functioning of each drum while maintaining a compact and aesthetically pleasing overall structure for the garment handling unit has become a major test in the design process of multi-drum washing machines.

[0121] In view of this, the clothing processing device and combined clothing processing equipment disclosed in this application can not only realize the independent operation of the two rollers, but also effectively improve the space utilization rate of the two door lock components along the width direction of the box by reasonably arranging the two door lock components.

[0122] The technical solution of this application will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0123] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 3 ,in, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This is a front view of the garment processing apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 An exploded view of the garment processing apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0124] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a clothing processing device 100, which includes a housing 10 having an internal space 1a.

[0125] The height of the box 10 extends from its bottom to its top. The box 10 also has a width and a depth. The width of the box 10 extends from one end to the other. The front of the box 10 faces the user. All three directions—width, depth, and height—are perpendicular to each other. Specifically, the width and depth of the box 10 are perpendicular to each other, as are their height and depth directions. The box 10 is shaped like a vertically extending cylinder, generally rectangular, although other shapes, such as a cylinder, are also possible.

[0126] It should be noted that the following description will use the width direction F1 as the width direction F1 of the box 10, the height direction F2 as the height direction F2 of the box 10, and the depth direction F3 as the depth direction F3 of the box 10.

[0127] In some embodiments, the bottom of the housing 10 is provided with a base (not shown), which can support the housing 10.

[0128] In some embodiments, the garment handling device 100 includes two rollers 11 arranged side-by-side in a horizontal direction inside the housing 10, and each roller 11 has an inlet 111. The horizontal direction is actually the same as the width direction F1 of the housing 10.

[0129] In some embodiments, the garment handling device 100 includes two doors 12, which are respectively disposed corresponding to two rollers 11. The doors 12 are configured to be movably connected to the housing 10 to close or open the loading port 111 of the corresponding roller 11.

[0130] It should be noted that this embodiment only uses the roller 11 and door body 12 as examples. Of course, in other embodiments, there can be more rollers 11 and door bodies 12, such as three, which can be set according to actual needs. When the number of rollers 11 increases, the number of door bodies 12 and door lock components 13 also increases accordingly.

[0131] Please refer to the following: Figures 4 to 7 ,in, Figure 4 This is a front view of the garment handling apparatus (front panel omitted) provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the garment handling device with the door in the open position. Figure 7 This is a front view of the garment handling device with the door open. In some embodiments, the housing 10 includes a main body plate 10a and a front panel 10b, which are connected to the main body plate 10a to form an internal space 1a of the housing 10. Two rollers 11 are disposed in the internal space 1a. The front panel 10b includes a front surface 101 and a rear surface (not shown) opposite each other along its thickness direction. The rear surface is located in the internal space 1a, and a door lock assembly 13 is disposed on the rear surface. A recess 101a is formed on the front surface 101, and two openings 1011a are provided on the bottom surface of the recess 101a. The two openings 1011a are respectively provided with two loading ports 111, thereby allowing the user to load the garments to be washed into the rollers 11 through the loading ports 111. It is understood that the thickness direction of the front panel 10b and the depth direction F2 of the housing 10 are actually in the same direction.

[0132] In some embodiments, the door 12 includes a first surface 122 and a second surface 123. The first surface 122 is provided with a cover portion 1221, and the second surface 123 is disposed opposite to the first surface 122. In the locked state, the cover portion 1221 extends at least partially into the inlet 111 to cover the inlet 111, and the second surface 123 is flush with the front surface 101. When the door 12 is in the closed state, the cover portion 1221 extends at least partially into the inlet 111, allowing the door 12 to fit tightly against the edge of the inlet 111, effectively preventing washing water or clothes from splashing or leaking out of the inlet 111 during the washing process, thus ensuring the sealing and safety of the clothes handling device 100. At the same time, the design of the second surface 123 being flush with the front surface 101 of the front panel 10b not only makes the appearance of the door 12 more flat and beautiful when closed, but also effectively avoids the inconvenience or safety hazards caused by the protrusion of the door 12. In addition, this design helps to improve the stability and durability of the door 12, making the garment handling device 100 more reliable during use.

[0133] Optionally, the second surface 123 is provided with a handle portion 1231, which includes a protrusion 1231a and a horizontal portion 1231b. The horizontal portion 1231b is located at the end of the protrusion 1231a opposite to the second surface 123, and a gripping position is formed between the horizontal portion 1231b and the second surface 123. This configuration allows the user to more easily grip the handle portion 1231 when opening or closing the door 12. The protrusion 1231a provides sufficient support and gripping space for the user's fingers, while the horizontal portion 1231b expands the gripping area of ​​the handle portion 1231, making the grip more comfortable and stable. The gripping position formed between the horizontal portion 1231b and the second surface 123 allows the user to easily insert their fingers and apply force, thereby easily opening or closing the door 12. In addition, the handle 1231 protrudes from the second surface 123, making the overall appearance of the door 12 more three-dimensional and beautiful, effectively enhancing the overall design of the clothing handling device 100 and improving the user experience.

[0134] Of course, as another example, the second surface 123 can also be recessed inward to form a handle 1231, which can also provide the user with sufficient support and gripping space, and the handle 1231 can not occupy the external space of the housing 10, thereby improving the space utilization of the clothing handling device 100.

[0135] In some embodiments, the garment handling device 100 includes two door lock assemblies 13, each disposed within the housing 10 and corresponding to one of the two doors 12. Each door lock assembly 13 has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the door lock assembly 13 is locked to the door 12, and the door 12 is closed at the loading port 111 of the roller 11. In the unlocked state, the door lock assembly 13 is unlocked from the door 12, allowing the door 12 to open the loading port 111 of the roller 11. By providing two door lock assemblies 13, the two rollers 11 can be opened and closed independently. The operation of one roller 11 will not affect the normal operation of the other roller 11, thus achieving independent operation of the two rollers 11 without mutual interference.

[0136] Please combine Figures 8 to 9 ,in, Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two door lock components provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 This is a front view of two door lock assemblies provided in an embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, two door lock assemblies 13 are spaced apart along the width direction F1 and located between two rollers 11, and the projection of one door lock assembly 13 along the height direction F2 is at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock assembly 13 along the height direction F2.

[0137] Under normal circumstances, the width of the garment handling device 100 along the width direction F2 of the box 10 ranges from 590 mm to 610 mm. That is to say, the width dimension of the garment handling device 100 along the width direction F2 of the box 10 is limited. In order to prevent the rollers 11 from colliding with the side plates of the box 10 due to vibration and centrifugal force during rotation, or from interfering with each other during rotation, a certain distance is usually reserved between the two rollers 11, or a certain distance is required between the two rollers 11 and the side plates of the box 10. It can be seen that the space of the box 10 along its width direction F2 will be very limited.

[0138] This application achieves this by rationally arranging the two door lock components 13, such that the two door lock components 13 are arranged along the width direction F1 and located between the two rollers 11, and the projection of one door lock component 13 along the height direction F2 is at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock component 13 along the height direction F2. That is to say, in the width direction F1 of the housing 10, the two door lock components 13 are at least partially staggered. In this way, it can satisfy the independent opening and closing of the two doors 12 and the door lock components 13, thereby realizing the independent operation of the two rollers 11; at the same time, it can realize the arrangement of the two door lock components 13 in a limited space, saving the space occupied by the two door lock components 13 in the width direction F1, thereby freeing up more space in the housing 10 for the two rollers 11, meeting the miniaturization design requirements of the clothing handling device 100 while maximizing the arrangement of the rollers 11.

[0139] Please combine Figures 8 to 12 ,in, Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the door lock assembly provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the door lock assembly (front and rear shells omitted) provided in an embodiment of this application, showing it in a locked state with the latch part in place. Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the door lock assembly (front and rear shells omitted) provided in an embodiment of this application, with the latch in a locked state from another perspective.

[0140] In some embodiments, the door lock assembly 13 includes a housing 131 disposed within the housing 10, the housing 131 extending along the height direction F2. The housing 131 may be generally elongated in shape and extends along the height direction F2.

[0141] In some embodiments, the housing 131 includes a front housing 1311, which includes a first housing portion 1311a and a second housing portion 1311b. The first housing portion 1311a is provided with an insertion interface 131a, and the second housing portion 1311b is sequentially connected to the first housing portion 1311a along the height direction F2.

[0142] For example, the first shell portion 1311a and the second shell portion 1311b can be integrally formed or separately formed, and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0143] It is understandable that the shapes of the first shell portion 1311a and the second shell portion 1311b can be roughly rectangular. Furthermore, along the width direction F1, the size of the second shell portion 1311b is larger than the size of the first shell portion 1311a. That is, after the first shell portion 1311a and the second shell portion 1311b are connected, the overall shape of the front shell 1311 can be roughly aligned on one side. However, since the size of the second shell portion 1311b is larger than the size of the first shell portion 1311a, the other side of the front shell 1311 forms a step-like shape. In other words, the front shell 1311 has a design that is roughly narrower at the top and wider at the bottom in the height direction F2.

[0144] In some embodiments, the housing 131 includes a rear housing 1312, which includes an upper housing portion 1312a and a lower housing portion 1312b. The upper housing portion 1312a is connected to and surrounds the first housing portion 1311a, and the lower housing portion 1312b is arranged with the upper housing portion 1312a in the height direction F2. The lower housing portion 1312b is connected to and surrounds the second housing portion 1311b.

[0145] For example, the upper shell portion 1312a and the lower shell portion 1312b can be integrally formed or separately formed, and the embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0146] It is understandable that, since the shapes of the first shell portion 1311a and the second shell portion 1311b can be roughly rectangular, the formation of the upper shell portion 1312a and the lower shell portion 1312b can also be roughly rectangular.

[0147] In some embodiments, as described above, the size of the second shell portion 1311b is larger than the size of the first shell portion 1311a along the width direction F1. In the height direction F2, the connection between the second shell portion 1311b and the first shell portion 1311a forms a step-like shape, i.e., a stepped portion 131b is formed. When arranging two door lock assemblies 13, to further save space, the first shell portion 1311a of one door lock assembly 13 can be partially located in the stepped portion 131b, and the first shell portion 1311a of one door lock assembly 13 and the first shell portion 1311a of the other door lock assembly 13 can be arranged side-by-side along the width direction F1.

[0148] In some embodiments, of the two door lock assemblies 13, the first shell portion 1311a of one door lock assembly 13 is located above its corresponding second shell portion 1311b along the height direction F2 of the housing 10, and the first shell portion 1311a of the other door lock assembly 13 is located below its corresponding second shell portion 1311b along the height direction F2 of the housing 10.

[0149] In this arrangement, the first shell portion 1311a of one door lock assembly 13 is located above its corresponding second shell portion 1311b along the height direction F2 of the housing 10, while the first shell portion 1311a of the other door lock assembly 13 is located below its corresponding second shell portion 1311b along the height direction F2 of the housing 10. That is, the two door lock assemblies 13 are arranged in reverse along the height direction F2 of the housing 10. This not only reduces the space occupied by the two door lock assemblies 13 in the width direction F1 of the housing 10, but also further reduces the space occupied by the two door lock assemblies 13 in the height direction F2, thereby making the arrangement of the two door lock assemblies 13 more compact.

[0150] Furthermore, since the two rollers 11 are arranged in two circular intervals in the cross section parallel to the height direction F2 of the box body 10, and due to the special nature of the circle, the distance between the two rollers 11 along the width direction F1 of the box body 10 varies in the height direction F2. That is, the distance at the position of the line connecting the axes of the two rollers 11 is the smallest, and the distance on both sides along the height direction F2 of the box body 10 gradually increases.

[0151] By setting the dimension of the second shell portion 1311b along the width direction F1 of the housing 10 to be larger than the dimension of the first shell portion 1311a along the width direction F1 of the housing 10, the setting size of the insertion interface 131a on the first shell portion 1311a can be met, and the end of the first shell portion 1311a with a smaller size can have a certain structural strength. At the same time, by setting other mechanisms in the door lock assembly 13 at the end of the second shell portion 1311b with a larger size, the basic functional requirements of the door lock assembly 13 can be met, and the overall size of the door lock assembly 13 can be optimized, avoiding the problem of interference or insufficient safety clearance between the door lock assembly 13 and the door seal, roller 11, counterweight, etc. after the door lock assembly 13 is assembled into the clothing handling device 100.

[0152] Meanwhile, since the dimension of the second shell portion 1311b along the width direction F1 of the housing 10 is larger than the dimension of the first shell portion 1311a along the width direction F1 of the housing 10, the door lock assembly 13 as a whole is narrower at one end and wider at the other in the height direction F2. If the two door lock assemblies 13 are arranged side by side, they will occupy the dimensions of two second shell portions 1311b along the width direction F1 of the housing 10. Since the connection between the second shell portion 1311b and the first shell portion 1311a forms a stepped portion 131b, one of them... The second shell portion 1311b of the door lock assembly 13 is at least partially located on the stepped portion 131b, meaning the two door lock assemblies 13 are arranged inverted along the height direction F2, so that the two door lock assemblies 13 share a portion of the width in the width direction F1 and the height in the height direction F2 of the housing 10. This reduces the space occupied by the two door lock assemblies 13 in the width direction F1 of the housing, and further reduces the space occupied by the two door lock assemblies 13 in the height direction F2, thus making the arrangement of the two door lock assemblies 13 more compact. Since the size of the second shell portion 1311b is larger than the size of the first shell portion 1311a, the stepped portion 131b refers to the step-like structure formed at the connection between the first shell portion 1311a and the second shell portion 1311b.

[0153] It is understandable that the first shell portion 1311a and the second shell portion 1311b can be roughly rectangular shells. Therefore, the dimension F1 of the first shell portion 1311a along the width direction can refer to the width of the first shell portion 1311a, and the dimension F1 of the second shell portion 1311b along the width direction can refer to the width of the second shell portion 1311b.

[0154] Since the size of the second shell portion 1311b is larger than the size of the first shell portion 1311a, the stepped portion 131b refers to the stepped structure formed at the connection between the first shell portion 1311a and the second shell portion 1311b.

[0155] In some embodiments, when the first housing portion 1311a of one door lock assembly 13 and the first housing portion 1311a of the other door lock assembly 13 are arranged side by side along the width direction F1, the insertion interfaces 131a on the two first housing portions 1311a can be arranged side by side along the width direction F1.

[0156] Since the insertion ports 131a on the two first shell parts 1311a are arranged side by side along the width direction F1, that is, the latching parts 121 on the door body 12 can also be arranged side by side along the width direction F1, so that the latching parts 121 of the two door bodies 12 and the insertion ports 131a of the two first shell parts 1311a can be symmetrical or approximately symmetrical along the center line of the box body 10, thereby making the clothing handling device 100 more concise and beautiful overall.

[0157] Please see Figure 9 Optionally, along the width direction F1, the size of the first shell portion 1311a is H1, and the size of the second shell portion 1311b is H2, satisfying that the ratio of H1 to H2 is 3 / 5 to 9 / 10. For example, in the width direction F1, the ratio of the dimension H1 of the first shell portion 1311a to the dimension H2 of the second shell portion 1311b is 3 / 5 to 13 / 20, 13 / 20 to 7 / 10, 7 / 10 to 3 / 4, 3 / 4 to 4 / 5, 4 / 5 to 17 / 20, 17 / 20 to 9 / 10, etc. For example, the ratio of the dimension H1 of the first shell portion 1311a to the dimension H2 of the second shell portion 1311b may include, but is not limited to, 3 / 5, 5 / 8, 13 / 20, 27 / 40, 7 / 10, 29 / 40, 3 / 4, 31 / 40, 4 / 5, 33 / 40, 17 / 20, 7 / 8, 9 / 10, etc. The embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0158] To improve the versatility of the door lock assembly 13, the size of the insertion interface 131a is fixed. Since the insertion interface 131a is provided on the first shell portion 1311a, and the size of the insertion interface 131a must ensure that the latch portion 121 can be inserted to connect with the bolt 1321, the size of the first shell portion 1311a cannot be too small. If it is too small, the structural strength of the first shell portion 1311a may be insufficient. If the size of the first shell portion 1311a is too large, the overall shell 131 will be large and occupy more space. Therefore, by considering the size ratio of the first shell portion 1311a and the second shell portion 1311b, this application can make the door lock assembly 13 more compact while ensuring structural strength. This helps to save space occupied by the door lock assembly 13 inside the clothing handling device 100 and further improves space utilization. In addition, by setting the ratio of the size H1 of the first shell portion 1311a to the size H2 of the second shell portion 1311b in the range of 3 / 5 to 9 / 10, the door lock assembly 13 can be made more visually harmonious and more in line with the overall design style of the clothing handling device 100, thereby improving the user experience.

[0159] When the ratio of dimension H1 of the first shell portion 1311a to dimension H2 of the second shell portion 1311b is less than 3 / 5, the structural strength of the first shell portion 1311a will be too low, making it difficult to withstand the impact force generated by the door 12 on the door lock assembly 13 when the door is closed. This can easily lead to damage to the door lock assembly 13 and affect the normal use of the clothing processing device 100. When the ratio of dimension H1 of the first shell portion 1311a to dimension H2 of the second shell portion 1311b is greater than 9 / 10, the door lock assembly 13 will be too large, occupying too much space inside the clothing processing device 100. This is not conducive to achieving a slim design of the clothing processing device 100 and will also affect the overall aesthetics of the clothing processing device 100.

[0160] Optionally, the door body 12 may be provided with a latch 121, and the door lock assembly 13 may also include a cam 132. The cam 132 is rotatably disposed within the upper housing 1312a, and a latch 1321 is provided on the cam 132 corresponding to the insertion interface 131a. The latch 121 is configured to extend into the insertion interface 131a and engage with the latch 1321, so that the door lock assembly 13 is in a locked state. By providing a latch 121 on the door body 12 and a latch 1321 on the rotatable cam 132, the latch 121 and the latch 1321 engage to achieve the locking effect of the door body 12 on the roller 11. This implementation is simple, has low maintenance costs, and can adapt to door bodies 12 of different sizes and shapes, thereby improving the flexibility and applicability of the door lock assembly 13.

[0161] Optionally, the center of the feeding port 111 of any roller 11 and the center of the insertion port 131a are aligned along the height direction F2. This arrangement ensures that both the insertion port 131a and the locking portion 121 on the door 12 covering the feeding port 111 are located at the center of the feeding port 111 along the height direction F2, allowing the user to apply force evenly to the door 12 when closing or fastening it, thereby improving the lifespan of the door 12. Furthermore, the alignment of the feeding port 111 and the insertion port 131a along the height direction F2 further enhances the visual unity and harmony of the garment handling device 100, making its overall appearance simpler and more streamlined. In addition, this alignment helps optimize the internal spatial layout of the device, making the cooperation between components more compact and reasonable, thereby improving the overall performance and stability of the garment handling device 100.

[0162] Please refer to the following: Figures 11 to 14 ,in, Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the door lock assembly (front and rear shells omitted) and the latch part in the unlocked state, provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the door lock assembly (front and rear shells omitted) provided in an embodiment of this application, with the latch in an unlocked state, from another perspective.

[0163] In some embodiments, the door lock assembly 13 further includes a locking member 133, which is movably disposed within the first housing portion 1311a. The locking member 133 has a limiting groove 1331 along which a cam 132 is located. The locking member 133 can move relative to the first housing portion 1311a in the height direction F2 to lock the position of the cam 132 or unlock the position restriction of the cam 132.

[0164] By creating a limiting groove 1331 on the locking member 133 and positioning the cam 132 within the limiting groove 1331, the locking member 133 can move along the height direction F2 to correspondingly change the position of the cam 132 within the limiting groove 1331. When the cam 132 is in a specific position within the limiting groove 1331, the locking member 133 can move along the limiting groove 1331 to the locked position, thereby limiting further rotation of the cam 132 and ensuring that the door 12 is securely locked in the closed state. Conversely, when it is necessary to open the door 12, the locking member 133 can move in the opposite direction along the limiting groove 1331 to the unlocked position, at which point the cam 132 can rotate freely, thus allowing the door 12 to be opened. This design not only enhances the stability and reliability of the door lock assembly 13 but also improves the convenience of user operation.

[0165] In some embodiments, the door lock assembly 13 includes an elastic element 134, one end of which is connected to the first housing portion 1311a, and the other end of which is connected to the locking member 133. The elastic element 134 provides a resetting force for the locking member 133 relative to the first housing portion 1311a. When the locking member 133 is subjected to an external force and moves to the unlocked position along the height direction F2, the elastic element 134 is compressed or stretched, storing elastic potential energy. Once the external force disappears, the elastic element 134 uses its stored elastic potential energy to push the locking member 133 to move in the opposite direction until the locking member 133 returns to the locked position, relocking the position of the cam 132. This design enables the door lock assembly 13 to have an automatic reset function, improving the stability and reliability of the door lock. In addition, the use of the elastic element 134 simplifies the structure of the door lock assembly 13, reduces manufacturing costs, and also improves the user experience.

[0166] For example, the elastic element 134 may include, but is not limited to, springs, sheet springs, torsion springs, etc., and the embodiments of this application do not limit it. These different types of elastic elements can all provide the necessary restoring force to ensure that the locking element 133 can accurately return to the locked position after the external force disappears. Among them, the spring, as the most common elastic element, has a simple structure, high reliability, and can provide a stable restoring force.

[0167] Please refer to the following: Figures 11 to 14Optionally, the locking member 133 is further provided with a locking groove 1332, which is located on one side of the limiting groove 1331 along the height direction F2. The door lock assembly 13 also includes a magnetic power assembly (only the magnet is shown in the figure, and the magnetic coil is omitted), a transmission block 136, and a clamping member 137. The magnetic power assembly is disposed in the lower shell 1312b. The magnetic power assembly includes a magnet 135 and a magnetic coil (not shown). The magnetic coil is located on the outer periphery of the magnet 135. The magnet 135 is configured to move along the height direction F2 of the housing 10 after the magnetic coil is energized. The transmission block 136 is disposed in the lower shell 1312b and connected to the magnet 135 to move along the height direction F2 under the drive of the magnet 135. The transmission block 136 is provided with a sliding groove 1361 on one side along the width direction F1. The clamping component 137 has a sliding portion 1371 on one side along the width direction F1, and the sliding portion 1371 is slidably connected to the slide groove 1361. The clamping component 137 has a locking member 1372 at one end along the depth direction F3. When the transmission block 136 moves along the height direction F2, the sliding portion 1371, under the action of the slide groove 1361, drives the locking member 1372 to move along the depth direction F3 to be located in the locking groove 1332 or to disengage from the locking groove 1332, so that the locking member 133 locks the position of the cam 132 or unlocks the position limitation of the cam 132.

[0168] Furthermore, when the magnet 135 drives the transmission block 136 to move along the height direction F2 through its interaction with the magnetic coil, the groove 1361 on the transmission block 136 interacts with the sliding part 1371 of the locking component 137. The design of the groove 1361 allows the sliding part 1371 to slide smoothly within it, thereby driving the locking component 137 as a whole to move along the depth direction F3. When the locking member 1372 of the locking component 137 moves to the position of the locking groove 1332, it will penetrate into the locking groove 1332, thereby locking the locking member 133 to the position of the cam 132. Conversely, when it is necessary to unlock the position of the cam 132, the magnet 135 will drive the transmission block 136 to move in the opposite direction, the groove 1361 will pull the sliding part 1371 to slide in the opposite direction, and drive the locking member 1372 to move away from the locking groove 1332 along the depth direction F3, thereby unlocking. This design makes the locking and unlocking process of the door lock assembly 13 more automated and precise, further improving the stability and reliability of the door lock assembly 13. At the same time, through the coordinated action of the magnet 135, the transmission block 136 and the locking component 137, the door lock assembly 13 can be operated flexibly, thereby improving the user's ease of use.

[0169] Optionally, the locking member 133 can be a long strip plate structure with its length direction being the height direction F2 and its width direction being the width direction F1. One end of the locking member 133 along its length direction is provided with a limiting groove 1331 that cooperates with the cam 132, and the other end of the locking member 133 along its length direction is provided with a locking groove 1332 that cooperates with the snap-fit ​​member 1372. The two grooves simultaneously lock or unlock the latch part 121. Since the locking member 133 is a long strip plate structure, it can effectively save the space occupied by the door lock assembly 13 along its thickness direction, further reduce the overall thickness of the door lock assembly 13, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the clothing handling device 100.

[0170] Optionally, the transmission block 136 can be a block structure, disposed within the housing 131, with its thickness in the depth direction F3 of the housing 10, its width in the width direction F1 of the housing 10, and its length in the height direction F2 of the housing 10. The transmission block 136 has a groove 1361 along its width direction that engages with the sliding part 1371, and a slot along its length direction that engages with the magnet 135. Thus, under the driving action of the magnet 135 along the width direction F1, the transmission block 136 can drive the clamping component 137 to move along the depth direction F3, achieving a reversing transmission function in a relatively small space.

[0171] Optionally, the sliding part 1371 can be a long block structure or a long column structure. By sliding the sliding part 1371 in the groove 1361, the clamping part 137 is guided to move along the depth direction F3, thereby realizing the reversing function in a small space.

[0172] By setting a magnetic coil (not shown) around the magnet 135, the magnet 135 can move along the height direction F2 under the magnetic force generated by the magnetic coil when it is energized. When the magnetic coil is de-energized, the magnetic force disappears, and the magnet 135 can return to its initial position through a mechanism such as a return spring. At the same time, the transmission block 136 returns to its initial position due to gravity. This combination of magnet and magnetic coil not only realizes the automated driving of the magnet 135, but also eliminates the need for a fixed connection between it and the transmission block 136. Therefore, this driving method has a simple structure and convenient operation, thereby effectively improving the overall performance of the door lock assembly 13. In addition, the magnetic power assembly has the advantages of fast response speed and precise control, and can quickly respond to unlocking or locking commands to ensure the efficient operation of the door lock assembly 13.

[0173] In some embodiments, the door lock assembly 13 further includes an intermediate member 139 located between the second shell portion 1311b and the lower shell portion 1312b in the depth direction F2 of the housing 10. The second shell portion 1311b and the lower shell portion 1312b are connected by the intermediate member 139. It is understood that the intermediate member 139 opens on the side facing the lower shell portion 1312b and surrounds and connects with the lower shell portion 1312b to accommodate the transmission block 136 and the locking member 137.

[0174] It is understandable that the intermediate component 139 may also be roughly shell-shaped, so that it can be enclosed and connected with the lower shell 1312b to accommodate the transmission block 136, the clamping component 137, etc.

[0175] Optionally, the door lock assembly 13 also includes a connector 138, which is disposed within the lower housing 1312b. One end of the connector 138 is connected to the intermediate member 139. The transmission block 136 is also provided with a moving groove 1362, and the other end of the connector 138 is movably disposed in the moving groove 1362, so that the transmission block 136 can move relative to the second housing 1311b in the height direction F2 under the drive of the magnet 135, thereby driving the locking member 137 to move in the depth direction F3. By setting the movable design of the connector 138 and the moving groove 1362 on the transmission block 136, the transmission block 136 can move stably and smoothly in the height direction F2 when subjected to the action of the magnet 135. The setting of the moving groove 1362 not only provides space for the connector 138 to move, but also ensures the stability and accuracy of the transmission block 136 during the movement process. When the magnet 135 pushes the transmission block 136 to move along the height direction F2, the locking component 137 moves along the depth direction F3 through the cooperation of the connecting member 138 and the moving groove 1362, thereby realizing the unlocking or locking function of the door lock assembly 13. This structural design not only improves the reliability and durability of the door lock assembly 13, but also makes the locking or unlocking operation of the door 12 more flexible and convenient.

[0176] Optionally, the transmission block 136 is provided with a moving groove 1362 that cooperates with the connecting member 138 on the side surface of the transmission block 136 away from the locking member 133 along its thickness direction. Through the cooperation of the connecting member 138 and the moving groove 1362, not only can the locking member 137 move along the depth direction F3, thereby realizing the unlocking or locking function of the door lock assembly 13, but it can also guide the movement of the transmission block 136 along the width direction F1, so as to prevent the position of the transmission block 136 from being offset or misaligned.

[0177] Optionally, the connecting member 138 can be a long, rod-like structure, with both ends bent along its length to form a hook structure. An opening slot is provided on the intermediate member 139 for hooking one end of the connecting member 138, and the other end of the connecting member 138 engages with the moving slot 1362 on the transmission block 136, thereby connecting the transmission block 136 within the housing 131. Alternatively, as another embodiment, the transmission block 136 can also be connected within the housing 131 and its movement limited by providing a corresponding slot in the housing 131 and embedding the transmission block 136 into the slot.

[0178] Understandably, when the height direction F2 is the height direction of the housing 10, and the magnet 135 drives the transmission block 136 to move upward along the height direction, the connecting member 138 can also move along the height direction F2 within the slide groove 1361. When the transmission block 136 is not driven by the magnet 135, the transmission block 136 can move downward along the height direction through its own gravity and the cooperation between the slide groove 1361 and the connecting member 138, without the need for an additional drive structure to make the transmission block 136 move downward. This configuration not only simplifies the mechanical structure of the door lock assembly 13 and reduces manufacturing costs, but also improves the automation level of the door lock assembly 13.

[0179] Optionally, the garment handling device 100 also includes a sensor (not shown) disposed in the housing 10. The sensor is configured to detect whether the door 12 is closed, and a magnet 135 is used to drive the transmission block 136 to move along the height direction F2 according to the closing status of the door.

[0180] When the door 12 is fully closed, the sensor detects the closed state and transmits a corresponding signal to the control module. Upon receiving the signal, the control module activates the magnet 135, which in turn drives the transmission block 136 to move along the height direction F2. Therefore, by utilizing the sensor, the door lock assembly 13 can be ensured to perform locking or unlocking actions promptly and accurately, effectively improving the security and ease of use of the clothing handling device 100.

[0181] Secondly, another embodiment of this application provides a clothing processing device 100, which includes a housing 10 and two rollers 11, the two rollers 11 being spaced apart within the housing 10 along the height direction F2 of the housing 10.

[0182] In other embodiments, the garment handling device 100 further includes two doors 12, which are respectively provided for two rollers 11. The doors 12 are configured to be movably connected to the housing 10 to cover or open the loading port 111 of the corresponding roller 11.

[0183] In other embodiments, the garment handling device 100 includes two door lock assemblies 13, both of which are disposed in the housing 10 and have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the door lock assembly 13 is locked to the door 12, which covers the loading port 111 of the roller 11. In the unlocked state, the door lock assembly 13 is unlocked from the door 12, allowing the door 12 to open the loading port 111 of the roller 11. By providing two door lock assemblies 13, the two rollers 11 can be opened and closed independently. The operation of one roller 11 will not affect the normal operation of the other roller 11, thus achieving independent operation of the two rollers 11 without mutual interference.

[0184] In other embodiments, two door lock assemblies 13 are spaced apart along the height direction F2 and located between two rollers 11, and the projection of one door lock assembly 13 along the width direction F1 is at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock assembly 13 along the width direction F1.

[0185] By rationally arranging the two door lock components 13, they are positioned along the height direction F2 and between the two rollers 11, with the projection of one door lock component 13 along the width direction F1 at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock component 13 along the width direction F1. This arrangement satisfies the requirement for independent opening and closing of the two doors 12 and the door lock components 13, enabling independent operation of the two rollers 11. It also effectively saves space occupied by the two door locks in the height direction F2, resulting in a more compact arrangement of the two rollers 11 and further meeting the slim design requirements of the garment handling device 100.

[0186] Please see Figure 15 ,in, Figure 15This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the combined garment processing device provided in the embodiments of this application. In a third aspect, the embodiments of this application also disclose a combined garment processing device 200, including a first garment processing device 201 and a second garment processing device. The second garment processing device is the garment processing device 100 as described in the first aspect above, and the second garment processing device is detachably mounted on the top of the first garment processing device 201. This combined garment processing device also has the following beneficial effects: by reasonably arranging the two door lock components 13, the two door lock components 13 are arranged along the width direction F1 and located between the two rollers 11, and the projection of one door lock component 13 along the height direction F2 is at least partially located within the projection range of the other door lock component 13 along the height direction F2. This satisfies the requirement for independent opening and closing of the two doors 12 and door lock components 13, thereby enabling the independent operation of the two rollers 11; it also effectively saves the space occupied by the two door locks in the width direction F1, making the arrangement of the two rollers 11 more compact, further meeting the requirements for a thinner and lighter design of the garment processing device 100.

[0187] The width, height, and depth directions of the first garment processing device 201 correspond one-to-one with the width direction F1, height direction F2, and depth direction F3 of the second garment processing device.

[0188] For example, the first garment handling device 201 can be a single-drum washing machine or a multi-drum washing machine (i.e., having two or more drums), and this application embodiment does not limit it in this way.

[0189] For example, the first garment handling device 201 may include, but is not limited to, a washing machine, a dryer, or a washer-dryer combo; this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0190] When the second garment processing device is placed on top of the first garment processing device 201, the width of the second garment processing device is approximately the same as the width of the first garment processing device 201, thereby improving the reliability of the second garment processing device being stacked on top of the first garment processing device 201 and the consistency of its appearance.

[0191] The locking and unlocking process between the door 12 and the door lock assembly 13 of the garment handling device 100 will be described in detail below.

[0192] When the control module receives a signal that the door 12 needs to be locked and that the door 12 is in a closed state, the door lock assembly 13 needs to enter the locked state. First, the control module receives the locking signal, and the control module controls the magnetic coil to be energized and generate magnetic force to move the magnet 135 along the height direction, so as to push the transmission block 136 to move along the height direction F2. At the same time, the slide groove 1361 on the transmission block 136 will drive the locking component 137 to move along the depth direction F3, so that the locking component 1372 on the locking component 137 moves into the locking groove 1332 on the locking component 133, so that the limiting groove 1331 on the locking component 133 locks the position of the cam 132, thereby locking the latch 1321 on the cam 132 to engage with the latch part 121, thereby realizing the locking effect of the door lock assembly 13 on the door 12.

[0193] When the control module receives a signal that the door 12 needs to be unlocked or that the door 12 is not closed, the door lock assembly 13 needs to be in the unlocked state. First, when the control module receives the unlock signal, the control module de-energizes the magnetic coil, causing the magnet 135 to move in the opposite direction along the height direction F2. The transmission block 136 also moves in the opposite direction along the height direction F2 under the action of gravity. At the same time, the slide groove 1361 on the transmission block 136 drives the locking component 137 to move in the opposite direction along the depth direction F3, so that the locking component 1372 on the locking component 137 disengages from the locking groove 1332 on the locking component 133, thereby unlocking the locking component 133 and limiting the position of the cam 132. At this time, the user can pull the door 12 to release the latch 1321 from the latch part 121, thereby realizing the unlocking function of the door lock assembly 13 on the door 12.

[0194] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; Two rollers are arranged side by side in a horizontal direction inside the box, and each roller has a dispensing port. Two doors are provided, each corresponding to one of the two rollers. The doors are configured to be movably connected to the housing to close or open the dispensing port of the corresponding roller. as well as, Two door lock components are provided, each of which is disposed in the housing and corresponds to one of the two doors. The door lock components have a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the door lock assembly is locked to the door body, so that the door body closes the feed port of the roller; In the unlocked state, the door lock assembly is unlocked from the door body, allowing the door body to open the feed port of the roller; The two door lock assemblies are arranged horizontally and located between the two rollers, with the projection of one door lock assembly in the height direction of the housing at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock assembly in the height direction of the housing.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door lock assembly includes a housing that extends along the height direction of the enclosure, the housing comprising: First shell section; The second shell portion and the first shell portion are connected sequentially along the height direction of the box body; Along the width direction of the housing, the size of the second shell portion is larger than the size of the first shell portion; In one of the two door lock assemblies, the first shell portion of the first lock assembly is located above its corresponding second shell portion along the height direction of the housing, and the first shell portion of the other door lock assembly is located below its corresponding second shell portion along the height direction of the housing.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first shell portion is provided with a plug interface for connecting and mating with the door body; Along the width direction of the housing, the first shell portion has a dimension of H1, and the second shell portion has a dimension of H2, satisfying that the ratio of H1 to H2 is 3 / 5 to 9 / 10.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing includes: The front shell includes a first shell portion and a second shell portion, and the first shell portion is provided with an insertion interface. The rear shell, which is disposed opposite to the front shell in the depth direction of the housing, comprises: The upper shell portion surrounds and connects to the first shell portion; The lower shell portion and the upper shell portion are arranged in the height direction of the box body, and the lower shell portion surrounds and connects to the second shell portion; The door is equipped with a locking mechanism; The door lock assembly includes: A cam is rotatably disposed within the upper housing. A latch is provided on the cam corresponding to the insertion interface. The latch is configured to extend into the insertion interface and engage with the latch, so that the door lock assembly is in the locked state.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The two insertion ports on the first shell portion are arranged side by side along the width direction of the housing, and the centers of the two insertion ports are located on the same straight line.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The door lock assembly also includes: A locking member is movably disposed within the first housing portion. The locking member has a limiting groove, and the cam is located in the limiting groove. The locking member can move relative to the first housing portion along the height direction of the housing to lock the position of the cam or unlock the position restriction of the cam. An elastic element, one end of which is connected to the first housing portion and the other end of which is connected to the locking element, is used to provide a resetting force for the locking element relative to the first housing portion.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking component is further provided with a locking groove, which is located on one side of the limiting groove along the height direction of the housing; The door lock assembly also includes: A magnetic power assembly is disposed inside the lower shell. The magnetic power assembly includes a magnet and a magnetic coil. The magnetic coil is located on the outer periphery of the magnet. The magnet is configured to move along the height direction of the housing after the magnetic coil is energized. A transmission block is disposed inside the lower shell and connected to the magnet, so as to move along the height direction of the housing under the drive of the magnet. The transmission block is provided with a sliding groove on one side along the width direction of the housing. The clamping component has a sliding part on one side along the width direction of the housing, the sliding part being slidably connected to the slide groove, and a snap-fit ​​component at one end along the depth direction of the housing; When the transmission block moves along the height direction of the housing, the sliding part, under the action of the slide groove, drives the snap-fit ​​member to move along the depth direction of the housing to be located in the locking groove or to disengage from the locking groove, so that the locking member locks the position of the cam or unlocks the position limitation of the cam.

8. The garment handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The enclosure includes: Front panel, the front panel comprising: Front surface; The rear surface is disposed opposite to the front surface along the depth direction of the box body. The door lock assembly is disposed on the rear surface. A recess is formed on the front surface. Two openings are provided on the bottom surface of the recess, and the two openings are respectively provided for the two delivery ports. The door body includes: A first surface, wherein the first surface is provided with a cover portion; A second surface is disposed opposite to the first surface along the thickness direction of the door body; In the locked state, the cover extends at least partially into the dispensing port to cover it, and the second surface is flush with the front surface.

9. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; Two rollers are spaced apart inside the box along the height direction of the box body; Two doors are provided, each corresponding to one of the two rollers. The doors are configured to be movably connected to the housing to cover or open the delivery port of the corresponding roller. as well as, Two door lock components are provided in the housing, and both door lock components have a locked state and an unlocked state; In the locked state, the door lock assembly is locked to the door body, and the door body covers the feed port of the roller; In the unlocked state, the door lock assembly is unlocked from the door, and the door can open the feed port of the roller; Two door lock assemblies are spaced apart along the height direction of the housing and located between the two rollers, wherein the projection of one door lock assembly along the width direction of the housing is at least partially within the projection range of the other door lock assembly along the width direction of the housing.

10. A combined garment processing device, characterized in that, include: First garment processing device; The second garment processing device is the garment processing device according to any one of claims 1-9, and the second garment processing device is detachably disposed on the top of the first garment processing device.

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