Clothes processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of household appliances, and provides a clothes treatment device which comprises a device shell, a barrel assembly and a steam generator system, the device shell comprises a bottom plate, the barrel assembly is arranged in the device shell, the steam generator system comprises a steam generator module, and the steam generator module is arranged on the bottom plate. The steam generator module is offset from a central axis of the drum assembly in both a width direction and a height direction of the laundry treating apparatus. The steam generator module is arranged in the equipment shell and in the narrow and long space around the barrel assembly, the utilization rate of the internal space of the equipment shell is increased, the overall height or width of the clothes treatment equipment cannot be obviously increased, and the overall compactness and small size of the clothes treatment equipment are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In dryers or washer-dryer combos, high-temperature steam is introduced into the drum along with hot air to ensure that the surface and inside of the clothes are dried evenly and to reduce wrinkles.

[0003] In existing technology, the steam generator module is installed inside the machine body, in the lower middle position of the cylinder assembly. The problem is that the space below the cylinder assembly is limited, and the steam generator module needs to be separated from the cylinder assembly, resulting in an increase in the height of the machine body. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a clothing processing device that aims to solve the technical problem of the large height of existing dryers or washer-dryer combos.

[0005] This application embodiment is implemented as follows: a garment processing device includes:

[0006] Equipment housing, including the base plate;

[0007] A cylindrical assembly, disposed within the device housing; and

[0008] A steam generator system includes a steam generator module disposed on the base plate; the steam generator module is offset from the central axis of the cylinder assembly in both the width and height directions of the garment processing equipment.

[0009] Preferably, the base plate includes base plate members spaced apart along the width direction of the equipment housing, and the steam generator module is disposed on one of the base plate members;

[0010] And / or, the device housing further includes a first side plate connected to the edge of the horizontal side of the base plate, and the device housing further includes a cushioning pad disposed in the area of ​​the first side plate facing the steam generator module.

[0011] Preferably, the base plate is provided with reinforcing ribs that protrude upwards and / or downwards, and the steam generator module is disposed on the reinforcing ribs.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the steam generator module is provided with at least one buckle, the buckle includes a first buckle portion extending downward from the bottom surface of the steam generator module, and a second buckle portion bent and connected to the lower end of the first buckle portion. The bottom plate is provided with at least one slot, the length of the second buckle portion is greater than the inner length of the slot, the first buckle portion is at least partially located in the slot, and the second buckle portion is located on the lower side of the bottom plate.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the steam generator module is provided with a plurality of the buckles, the plurality of buckles are spaced apart along the depth direction of the device housing, and the second buckle portion is bent relative to the first buckle portion along the depth direction.

[0014] Preferably, the steam generator module includes a water box and a steam generator, with the water outlet of the water box connected to the water inlet of the steam generator; the steam generator is located on the side of the water box away from the base plate; and the buckle is located at the bottom of the water box.

[0015] Preferably, the bottom of the water box is provided with multiple support ribs, and the buckle is located at the bottom of the support ribs.

[0016] Preferably, the device housing further includes a support assembly, the support assembly including a first support member and a second support member disposed on one side of the base plate along the width direction of the device housing, the first support member and the second support member being spaced apart along the depth direction of the device housing, one end of the first support member and the second support member being connected to the base plate; the other end of the first support member and the second support member being used to connect to the cylinder assembly; at least a portion of the steam generator module is located between the first support member and the second support member.

[0017] Preferably, the device housing further includes a first side plate, which is connected to the edge of the bottom plate on one side in the horizontal direction, and a wiring groove is provided on the surface of the first side plate facing the cylinder assembly; the steam generator module includes a water box; the wiring groove includes a first wiring groove and a second wiring groove; the steam generator system further includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe; one end of the first water inlet pipe and one end of the second water inlet pipe are respectively connected to the water-containing cavity of the water box;

[0018] Both the first wiring trough and the first water inlet pipe are located on the front side of the steam generator module, and the first water inlet pipe is at least partially located in the first wiring trough.

[0019] Both the second wiring groove and the second water inlet pipe are located on the rear side of the steam generator module, and the second water inlet pipe is at least partially located within the second wiring groove.

[0020] Preferably, the wiring channel further includes a third wiring channel and a fourth wiring channel, and the steam generator system further includes a steam outlet pipe and an exhaust pipe; the third wiring channel and the fourth wiring channel are both located on the front side of the steam generator module, the steam outlet pipe is at least partially located in the third wiring channel, and the exhaust pipe is at least partially located in the fourth wiring channel; and / or, the surface of the first side plate facing the steam generator module is provided with one or more wire pressing blocks.

[0021] The garment processing device provided in this application has the following advantages:

[0022] The garment processing equipment provided in this application embodiment has a steam generator module disposed on the bottom plate of the equipment housing. In both the width and height directions of the garment processing equipment, the steam generator module is offset from the central axis of the cylinder assembly. The steam generator module is disposed in the narrow space inside the equipment housing and around the cylinder assembly, which improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the equipment housing and does not significantly increase the overall height or width of the garment processing equipment. This is conducive to the overall compactness and small size of the garment processing equipment, and also helps to lower the center of gravity of the garment processing equipment and improve its stability. Attached Figure Description

[0023] 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.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional assembly schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the clothing processing equipment provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the steam generator system in the clothing processing equipment provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an angle structure of the dispensing box of the steam generator system in the clothing processing equipment provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing box of the steam generator system in the clothing processing equipment provided in some embodiments of this application from another angle, wherein the second dispensing box is moved upward relative to the first dispensing box to clearly show the main water inlet area and the water filling area;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water vapor separation box in the clothing processing equipment provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional assembly schematic diagram of the steam generator module in the clothing processing equipment provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of a steam generator module in a clothing processing device provided in some embodiments of this application, wherein the inner cylinder is disassembled;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of a steam generator module in a clothing treatment device provided in some embodiments of this application, wherein the water tank is disassembled;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of a steam generator in a garment processing device provided in some embodiments of this application, wherein the steam generator is disassembled;

[0034] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of an angle of the water tank in a garment processing device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 12 This is another schematic diagram of the water tank in the clothing processing device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 13 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water tank in the clothing processing device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 14 This is another longitudinal cross-sectional view of the water tank in the clothing processing device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view in the depth direction of a garment processing device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the device housing of the clothing processing device provided in some embodiments of this application in the depth direction.

[0040] The markings in the diagram mean:

[0041] 100 - Garment processing equipment;

[0042] 1-Equipment housing, 11-Base plate, 111-Base plate component, 1110-Slot, 1111-Reinforcing rib, 12-Top plate, 13-Side plate, 131-Front panel, 1311-First opening, 1312-Second opening, 132-Back panel, 133-First side plate, 134-Second side plate, 1341-First cable routing groove, 1342-Second cable routing groove, 1343-Third cable routing groove, 1344-Fourth cable routing groove, 1345-Wire pressing block, 135-Buffer pad;

[0043] 2-Cylinder assembly, 20-Cylinder opening, 21-Outer cylinder, 22-Inner cylinder;

[0044] 31-Drying module;

[0045] 37-Supporting device, 371-First support member, 372-Second support member;

[0046] 4-Steam generator system;

[0047] 41-Dispensing box, 411-First dispensing box, 4110-Water filling area, 4111-Second outlet, 4112-Third outlet, 4113-Overflow baffle, 4114-Open outlet, 4115-Main water inlet area, 41150-Main water inlet, 412-Second dispensing box, 4120-Dispensing area, 42-Cleaning agent dispensing drive unit, 422-T-connector, 44-Water vapor separation box, 440-Water vapor separation chamber, 4401-Sinking area, 441-Third box body, 442-Fourth box body, 443-Third pipe section, 444-Fourth pipe section;

[0048] 45-Pipeline assembly, 451-First inlet pipe, 452-Second inlet pipe, 453-Third inlet pipe, 454-Fourth inlet pipe, 455-Steam outlet pipe, 4551-First pipe section, 4552-Second pipe section, 456-Return pipe, 457-Premixed inlet pipe, 459-Exhaust pipe, 461-Main inlet pipe;

[0049] 5-Steam generator module;

[0050] 51-Water box, 510-Water storage cavity, 511-Water box body, 5111-First box body, 51110-First cavity, 5112-Second box body, 51120-Second cavity, 51130-First mounting slot, 51140-Second mounting slot; 51121-Top wall, 51122-Bottom wall, 51123-First side wall, 51124-Second side wall, 51125-Third side wall, 51126-Heat dissipation hole, 51127-Avoidance opening;

[0051] 5119-Floating space, 5120-Guide rod, 5121-Guide sidewall, 51210-Flow port, 5124-Support rib, 5125-Snap fastener, 5126-First snap fastener, 5127-Second snap fastener;

[0052] 5130 - Receiving cavity; 5131 - First water inlet; 5132 - Second water inlet; 5133 - Exhaust port; 5134 - Return port; 5135 - First water outlet;

[0053] 515-First liquid level detection element, 5150-Float ball, 5151-First reed switch; 516-Second liquid level detection element, 5161-Second reed switch;

[0054] 52-Steam generator, 521-Steam generator body, 525-Insulation shell, 5250-Insulation cavity, 5251-Protective groove, 5255-First shell, 5256-Second shell;

[0055] 55-Water pump; 56-Buffer support; 560-Buffer hole; 57-Cover;

[0056] 61-Spray pipe, 62-Spray head;

[0057] X - width direction, Y - depth direction, Z - height direction. Detailed Implementation

[0058] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0059] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly or indirectly fixed to or set on that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly or indirectly connected to that other component. The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the purpose of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this patent. The terms "first" and "second" are used only for the purpose of description and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features. "A plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0060] To illustrate the technical solutions described in this application, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with specific drawings and embodiments.

[0061] In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B can mean A or B. "And / or" in this application is merely a description of the relationship between the related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone, where A and B can be single or multiple. Furthermore, in the description of this application, "at least one of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or multiple items. For example, at least one of a, b, and c can represent: a, b, c, a+b, a+c, b+c, a+b+c, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0062] To illustrate the technical solutions described in this application, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with specific drawings and embodiments.

[0063] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, some embodiments of this application provide a garment processing device 100, which includes a device housing 1 and a cylindrical assembly 2 disposed within the device housing 1. The cylindrical assembly 2 is used to hold garments to be processed.

[0064] In some embodiments, the clothing handling device 100 may be a washing machine with a drying function or a washer-dryer combo. Regarding the washing function, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the drum assembly 2 includes an inner drum 22 and an outer drum 21. The outer drum 21 is generally fixedly disposed within the equipment housing 1, and the inner drum 22 is installed within the internal space of the outer drum 21, and the inner drum 22 is rotatable about its central axis. The interior of the inner drum 22 forms a garment handling space. Garments to be processed (washed and / or dried) are placed within this garment handling space. Both the outer drum 21 and the inner drum 22 have a common opening at one end, forming the drum opening 20 of the drum assembly 2.

[0065] The outer drum 21 is mainly used in equipment with washing functions, specifically to hold the water and detergent required for the washing process, providing a soaking and washing environment for the clothes in the inner drum 22. At the same time, the outer drum 21 provides a generally stable support structure for the inner drum 22, allowing the inner drum 22 to be accurately positioned and rotated within it. During washing and rinsing, the outer drum 21 must withstand the pressure and vibration transmitted from the inner drum 22, ensuring the overall stability of the clothing handling equipment 100.

[0066] Here, "the outer cylinder 21 is largely fixed" means that the outer cylinder 21 does not need to rotate like the inner cylinder 22. Instead, the outer cylinder 21 is connected to the interior of the equipment housing 1 via a support device 37, such as... Figure 2As shown, the support device 37 not only supports the outer cylinder 21 but also provides shock absorption and cushioning for it. During the operation of the garment processing equipment 100, especially in the dehydration stage, when the inner cylinder 22 rotates at high speed, the outer cylinder 21 will experience certain vibrations and swaying as the inner cylinder 22 rotates. The outer cylinder 21 can absorb and buffer these vibrations through the support device 37, reducing the transmission of vibrations to the equipment housing 1 and the outside of the garment processing equipment 100. This ensures the stability of the equipment housing 1, reduces noise, and prevents the garment processing equipment 100 from shifting or being damaged due to excessive vibration.

[0067] In some embodiments, the garment handling device 100 may be a dryer. The drum assembly 2 includes an inner drum 22 as a roller, which is installed inside the device housing 1 and is rotatable about its central axis. It is understood that an outer drum 21 may not be provided inside the dryer.

[0068] For the drying function of dryers and washer-dryer combos, such as Figure 2 As shown, the garment processing equipment 100 also includes a drying module 31, which is used to provide high-temperature dry air into the garment processing space of the inner drum 22 to remove moisture from the garments.

[0069] The drying module 31 is installed inside the drying duct (not shown) within the equipment housing 1. The drying duct is connected to both ends of the clothing processing space, forming an integrated circulating air duct. The air inside the inner drum 22 contains a large amount of water. After passing through the drying module 31 in the drying duct, some of the water is removed, and the humidity decreases. The low-humidity air then returns to the inner drum 22 to continue removing moisture from the clothes. This cycle repeats until the clothes are dry.

[0070] In the embodiments of this application, the specific type of the drying module 31 is not limited.

[0071] In some optional embodiments, the drying module 31 includes a moisture absorption and desiccation component and a regeneration component. The moisture absorption and desiccation component includes at least a moisture absorption and desiccation element and a moisture absorption and desiccation housing. The moisture absorption and desiccation housing is divided into an adsorption zone (or a moisture absorption zone) and a regeneration zone (or a desorption zone). The moisture absorption and desiccation element is disposed in the moisture absorption and desiccation housing. The shape of the moisture absorption and desiccation element is not limited; it can be triangular, square, or other polygonal shapes, or it can be disc-shaped. The disc-shaped moisture absorption and desiccation element can rotate and circulate between the moisture absorption zone and the regeneration zone. The part of the moisture absorption and desiccation element that moves to the moisture absorption zone adsorbs moisture from the air. The part of the moisture absorption and desiccation element that has adsorbed moisture moves to the regeneration zone to desorb moisture. The part of the moisture absorption and desiccation element that has been desorbed moves back to the moisture absorption zone to adsorb moisture, thus repeatedly removing moisture from the circulating air duct, thereby achieving the effect of moisture absorption and desiccation.

[0072] The specific material of the moisture-absorbing and desiccant component is not limited. In some embodiments, it may include inorganic / organic fiber carriers, such as ceramics, glass fibers, MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks), COFs (Covalent-Organic Frameworks), cordierite, etc. The fiber carrier is coated with a desiccant such as a molecular sieve, and the desiccant is uniformly distributed between the fibers and on the surface of the fiber carrier to achieve the adsorption of moisture in the airflow. The desiccant may be zeolite, modified / synthetic zeolite, molecular sieves (including but not limited to single crystal molecular sieves or mixed crystal molecular sieves such as A-type molecular sieves, X / Y-type molecular sieves, ZSM molecular sieves, Beta molecular sieves, etc.), polymeric desiccant, alkali metal aluminosilicates (13X molecular sieves), lithium chloride, silica gel, modified silica gel, or activated alumina, etc., which are materials with moisture-absorbing properties.

[0073] The drying module 31 may also include a regeneration component (not shown) for providing energy for the desorption of moisture from the moisture-absorbing and desiccant components. In some embodiments, the regeneration component is disposed in the desorption zone and includes a heating element, such as an electric heating tube, to provide hot air to the moisture-absorbing and desiccant components in the desorption zone. After the hot air passes through the moisture-absorbing and desiccant components, water molecules are desorbed, thereby completing the regeneration of the moisture-absorbing and desiccant components.

[0074] The adsorption zone is connected to the drying air duct, while the desorption zone is isolated from the drying air duct. The adsorption of moisture from the air in the inner cylinder 22 by the moisture absorption and dehumidification components and the regeneration of the moisture absorption and dehumidification components are two independent processes.

[0075] In some alternative embodiments, the drying module 31 may include a condenser assembly (not shown) disposed within the drying duct, which condenses the air flowing out from the inner drum 22 to remove some of the water from the air. Optionally, the drying module 31 may also include a heating assembly (not shown) disposed within the drying duct and upstream of the inner drum 22, which heats the air downstream of the condenser assembly to reduce the relative humidity of the air, which then re-enters the inner drum 22, effectively removing moisture from the clothing.

[0076] In some alternative embodiments, the drying module 31 may include a moisture absorption and dehumidification component and a heat pump system. The evaporator of the heat pump system is disposed in the drying duct and is used to condense the air flowing out from the inner cylinder 22. The moisture absorption and dehumidification component is used to adsorb and dehumidify the condensed air in the drying duct downstream of the evaporator. The condenser of the heat pump system is used to heat and regenerate the moisture absorption and dehumidification component.

[0077] It is understandable that the garment processing device 100 has a specific installation orientation during use. Therefore, for ease of description and understanding, please refer to [the relevant documentation / reference needed]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the height direction Z, depth direction Y, and width direction X of the garment processing device 100 are defined. The height direction Z, depth direction Y, and width direction X are all perpendicular to each other. Specifically, the height direction Z is the vertical direction, the depth direction Y corresponds to the axial direction of the inner drum 22, and the width direction X is perpendicular to both the height direction Z and the depth direction Y. Taking the orientation of the opening 20 of the garment processing device 100 as an example, the width direction X is the left-right direction, the depth direction Y is the front-back direction, and the height direction Z is the up-down direction.

[0078] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the device housing 1 is a generally regular three-dimensional structure. In some embodiments, the device housing 1 is generally a regular hexahedron. In some embodiments, the device housing 1 is generally a cuboid structure. Specifically, the device housing 1 includes a base plate 11 disposed in the Z direction on the lower side of the cylindrical assembly 2.

[0079] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment processing device 100 further includes a steam generator system 4. The steam generator system 4 is used to provide high-temperature steam into the inner drum 22, which mixes with the high-temperature air provided into the inner drum 22 by the drying module 31, in order to balance the temperature and humidity of the air in the garment processing space, so that the inner and outer surfaces of the garments are dried simultaneously, reducing wrinkles and other issues.

[0080] For details regarding steam generator system 4, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 3 , Figures 7 to 10 As shown.

[0081] Steam generator system 4 includes steam generator module 5, such as Figure 3 , Figures 7 to 10 As shown.

[0082] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the steam generator module 5 is disposed on the base plate 11. In the width direction X, the steam generator module 5 is located on one side of the central axis of the cylinder assembly 2, such as the right or left side. In the height direction Z, the steam generator module 5 is located below the central axis of the cylinder assembly 2. That is, in both the width direction X and the height direction Z, the steam generator module 5 is offset from the central axis of the cylinder assembly 2.

[0083] The purpose of this design is that the cylinder assembly 2 has a generally cylindrical structure. Thus, within the device housing 1, the remaining space around the cylinder assembly 2 is a narrow, elongated space along the depth direction Y. The steam generator module 5 is positioned within this narrow space, improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the device housing 1, and without significantly increasing the overall height or width of the clothing processing equipment 100, which contributes to the compactness and small size of the clothing processing equipment 100. Furthermore, it helps to lower the center of gravity of the clothing processing equipment 100, improving its stability.

[0084] In one embodiment, the elongated space is generally located on the upper left, lower left, upper right, and lower right sides of the cylindrical assembly 2.

[0085] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the equipment housing 1 also includes a top plate 12 that is opposite to and spaced apart from the bottom plate 11 in the height direction Z. The top plate 12 is specifically located on the upper side of the cylindrical assembly 2.

[0086] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the equipment housing 1 also includes multiple side plates 13 connected between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 11, typically four side plates 13, defined as a front panel 131, a rear panel 132, a first side plate 133, and a second side plate 134, respectively. The first side plate 133 can be the left side plate, and the second side plate 134 can be the right side plate. The top plate 12, the bottom plate 11, and the multiple side plates 13 enclose each other to protect the cylinder assembly 2, the drying module 31, etc., inside. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the bottom plate 11 of the device housing 1 is connected to the lower edge of the front panel 131, the rear panel 132, the first side panel 133, and the second side panel 134.

[0087] In some embodiments, the base plate 11 includes a plurality of base plate members 111 disposed on opposite sides of the tubular assembly 2 along the width direction X. One base plate member 111 connects the lower edge of the front panel 131, the back panel 132, and the first side panel 133, while another base plate member 111 connects the lower edge of the front panel 131, the back panel 132, and the second side panel 134. That is, the base plate 11 does not completely cover the tubular assembly 2 at the bottom of the device housing 1. The purpose of this arrangement is to save material costs for the base plate 11, reduce the weight of the device housing 1, and facilitate heat dissipation at the bottom of the garment processing device 100, while ensuring the connection strength of the front panel 131, the back panel 132, the first side panel 133, and the second side panel 134.

[0088] like Figure 2 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the steam generator module 5 is disposed on one of the base plate members 111. This application will describe an example where the steam generator module 5 is disposed on the lower left side of the cylinder assembly 2. That is, the steam generator module 5 is disposed on the base plate member 111 located on the left side.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 As shown, the garment processing device 100 also includes a buffer pad 135, which is located between the first side plate 133 and the steam generator module 5, specifically in the area of ​​the first side plate 133 facing the steam generator module 5. When the inner cylinder 22 of the cylinder assembly 2 rotates, the inner cylinder 22 drives the outer cylinder 21 to rotate, and the outer cylinder 21 causes the base plate 11 to vibrate, causing the steam generator module 5 located on the base plate 11 to shake accordingly. The steam generator module 5 may collide with the first side plate 133 after shaking along the width direction X, causing damage to the steam generator module 5 and generating noise.

[0090] In some embodiments of this application, a buffer pad 135 is disposed between the steam generator module 5 and the first side plate 133, which can reduce the collision between the steam generator module 5 and the first side plate 133, reduce the risk of damage to the steam generator module 5, and reduce the noise between the steam generator module 5 and the first side plate 133.

[0091] The cushioning pad 135 may be an elastic padding layer. For example, the cushioning pad 135 may be one or more of the following: sponge layer, brush layer, fleece layer, elastic plastic layer, elastic silicone layer, elastic rubber layer, etc.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 As shown, the base plate 111 is provided with reinforcing ribs 1111, and the steam generator module 5 is disposed on the reinforcing ribs 1111. By setting the reinforcing ribs 1111, the strength of the base plate 111 can be improved, so that the base plate 111 will not deform, thereby ensuring that the steam generator 52 is stably supported on the base plate 111.

[0093] The form of the reinforcing rib 1111 is not limited; it can protrude upwards, downwards, or partially upwards and partially downwards. In a specific embodiment, such as... Figure 16 As shown, the reinforcing rib 1111 of the base plate 111 is protruding upwards, and the steam generator module 5 is fixed to the upper surface of the reinforcing rib 1111.

[0094] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 As shown, the bottom of the steam generator module 5 is provided with at least one buckle 5125. Specifically, at least one buckle 5125 is provided on the support rib 5124 on the lower side of the first housing 5111. Figure 16As shown, the reinforcing rib 1111 is provided with at least one slot 1110 that is adapted to the buckle 5125. Through the cooperation of the slot 1110 and the buckle 5125, the steam generator module 5 and the base plate 111 can be fixed or pre-fixed.

[0095] Specifically, such as Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the latch 5125 includes a first latching portion 5126 extending downward from the bottom surface of the steam generator module 5, and a second latching portion 5127 bent and connected to the lower end of the first latching portion 5126, such as... Figure 16 As shown, the base plate 11 has at least one slot 1110. The length of the second latching part 5127 is greater than the inner length of the slot 1110. The first opening 1311 is at least partially located within the slot 1110, and the second latching part 5127 is located on one side of the lower surface of the base plate 111. In the height direction Z, the second latching part 5127 is restricted by the base plate 111 and cannot disengage upward from the slot 1110, thereby fixing the steam generator module 5 in the height direction Z.

[0096] To ensure that the steam generator module 5 is fixed in place at all points, in some embodiments, such as Figure 12 Figure 16 The bottom of the steam generator module 5 is equipped with multiple clips 5125, such as... Figure 16 As shown, the base plate 111 has a slot 1110 corresponding to each buckle 5125.

[0097] In some embodiments of this application, the base plate 111 has a relatively small thickness, and the slot 1110 is disposed on the base plate 111, which is convenient to process. In other alternative embodiments, the slot 1110 and the buckle 5125 can be interchanged.

[0098] Multiple clips 5125 are spaced apart along the depth direction Y, such as Figure 12 and Figure 16 As shown. In the depth direction Y, the steam generator module 5 has sufficient size to facilitate the spaced arrangement of multiple clips 5125.

[0099] In some alternative embodiments, such as Figure 12 and Figure 16As shown, the second latching part 5127 is bent relative to the first latching part 5126 along the depth direction Y, specifically bent backward along the depth direction Y. The purpose of this arrangement is that the latch 5125 can move forward along the depth direction Y to disengage from the latching slot 1110, and that the latch 5125, after moving backward along the depth direction Y, is confined below the base plate 111. Therefore, the steam generator module 5 can be latched onto and detached from the base plate 111 along the depth direction Y. Thus, the assembly and disassembly of the steam generator module 5 on the base plate 111 only requires a portion of the depth space, without needing additional space in the width direction X. This helps ensure that the garment processing device 100 has a small width and volume.

[0100] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the steam generator module 5 includes a water tank 51 and a steam generator 52. Figure 14 As shown, the water tank 51 has a water storage chamber 510, and the steam generator 52 has a heating chamber (not shown). The outlet of the water storage chamber 510, which is also the outlet of the water tank 51, is connected to the inlet of the heating chamber, allowing water in the water storage chamber 510 to enter the heating chamber, where it is heated and forms steam. The steam outlet of the heating chamber is connected to the clothing handling space of the inner drum assembly 2. Thus, steam can be supplied to the clothing handling space of the inner drum 22.

[0101] In one embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, the steam generator 52 is located on the side of the water tank 51 opposite to the base plate 11, that is, the side opposite to the base plate 111, that is, the upper side of the water tank 51. The buckle 5125 is located at the bottom of the water tank 51 so as to be connected to the base plate 111.

[0102] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12 As shown, the bottom of the water tank body 511 is provided with multiple supporting ribs 5124. The supporting ribs 5124 can strengthen the bottom of the water tank 51 and prevent deformation of the water tank 51. Figure 12 As shown, the buckle 5125 is located at the bottom of the support rib 5124.

[0103] like Figure 2 and Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment processing device 100 further includes a support device 37, the lower end of which is disposed on the base plate 11, and the upper end of which is connected to the tube assembly 2. The support device 37 is used to support the tube assembly 2 on the base plate 11 to maintain the tube assembly 2 at a suitable height and position within the device housing 1.

[0104] In some alternative embodiments, the support device 37 is a buffer support structure. The support device 37 provides a certain range of movement for the cylinder assembly 2 when supporting it. Thus, the support device 37 and the cylinder assembly 2 are not rigidly connected, allowing the outer cylinder 21 to adapt and change its position as the inner cylinder 22 rotates while the outer cylinder 21 supports it. Specifically, the support device 37 can be a spring support rod assembly or a pneumatic support rod assembly, etc.

[0105] In some embodiments, when the inner cylinder 22 of the cylinder assembly 2 rotates, the inner cylinder 22 drives the outer cylinder 21 to rotate, the outer cylinder 21 causes the support device 37 to shake, the support device 37 further causes the base plate 11 to vibrate, and the steam generator module 5 located on the base plate 11 shakes accordingly.

[0106] The support device 37 includes a plurality of support members, which are respectively disposed at different positions on the cylindrical assembly 2. See also, in some embodiments, Figure 15 As shown, the support device 37 includes a first support member 371, a second support member 372, a third support member, and a fourth support member (not shown). The first support member 371 and the second support member 372 are located on one side of the base plate 11 along the width direction X, such as the left side. The third support member and the fourth support member are located on the other side of the base plate 11 along the width direction X, i.e., the right side. The third support member is used on the lower left surface of the support cylinder assembly 2, and the fourth support member is used on the lower right surface of the support cylinder assembly 2.

[0107] Furthermore, the first support member 371 and the second support member 372 are spaced apart along the depth direction Y to uniformly support the cylinder assembly 2 in the depth direction Y. The third support member and the fourth support member are spaced apart along the depth direction Y.

[0108] In one specific embodiment, the first support member 371 is located on the left front side of the cylindrical assembly 2, the second support member 372 is located on the left rear side of the cylindrical assembly 2, the third support member is located on the right front side of the cylindrical assembly 2, and the fourth support member is located on the right rear side of the cylindrical assembly 2. In other optional embodiments, more support members can be provided as needed. Alternatively, the third and fourth support members can be combined into a single support member located on the right center side of the cylindrical assembly 2, etc., as needed. Overall, the number of support members should be sufficient to stably support the cylindrical assembly 2.

[0109] In some embodiments of this application, at least a portion of the steam generator module 5 is located between the first support 371 and the second support 372, such as... Figure 15 As shown.

[0110] like Figure 8 , Figures 11 to 13As shown, the water tank 51 includes a water tank body 511, and the water tank body 511 is provided with the aforementioned water storage cavity 510. In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 , Figure 11 and Figure 14 As shown, the water tank body 511 also has a receiving cavity 5130, in which the steam generator 52 is at least partially disposed. It is understood that the receiving cavity 5130 is a semi-enclosed cavity with an open end, allowing the steam generator 52 to be removed from and inserted into the receiving cavity 5130 via this open end. The water storage cavity 510 and the receiving cavity 5130 are spaced apart; specifically, the water storage cavity 510 and the receiving cavity 5130 are not in communication with each other.

[0111] The purpose of this design is to achieve integrated operation of the steam generator module 5. The water tank body 511 and the steam generator 52 can be integrated, with the position of the steam generator 52 defined by the water tank 51. Inside the device housing 1, there is no need to reserve additional space for the steam generator 52 on one side of the water tank body 511. The shape of the water tank body 511 can be flexibly designed to fit the shape of the steam generator 52, or conversely, the shape of the steam generator 52 can be flexibly designed to fit the shape of the water tank body 511. In short, the shapes of the water tank body 511 and the steam generator 52 are designed to be compatible. Compared to the arrangement of the water tank body 511 and the steam generator 52 in a straight line, this makes the steam generator module 5 more compact, smaller, and integrated, thereby ensuring that the overall shape of the steam generator module 5 can fit the internal space of the device housing 1, improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the device housing 1, and reducing the overall size of the clothing processing device 100.

[0112] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 14 As shown, the water tank body 511 includes a first box body 5111 and a second box body 5112 connected to each other. Figure 14 As shown, the first box 5111 has a first cavity 51110, the second box 5112 has a second cavity 51120, and the water storage cavity 510 includes the first cavity 51110 and the second cavity 51120 that are connected. The aforementioned receiving cavity 5130 is provided on the second box 5112.

[0113] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 14 As shown, the first cavity 51110 is located on one side of the receiving cavity 5130 along the first direction, and the second cavity 51120 is located on one side of the receiving cavity 5130 along the second direction. The first and second directions are two mutually perpendicular directions within the space. The cross-section of the water storage cavity 510 is generally "L" shaped, as shown... Figure 14As shown. The steam generator 52 fits into the "L"-shaped corner structure of the water storage chamber 510, making the steam generator module 5 generally regular in shape, such as close to a cuboid or cube. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown.

[0114] The purpose of this design is to allow the water storage cavity 510 to have a larger volume while maintaining the shape of the water box body 511 as regularly regular as possible. Furthermore, the first cavity 51110 and the second cavity 51120 can each be located on only one side of the steam generator 52, rather than multiple sides. The first cavity 51110 and the second cavity 51120 can each have a simpler, more regular shape; in some embodiments, the first cavity 51110 and the second cavity 51120 are close to cuboids. Therefore, the manufacturing of the first box body 5111 and the second box body 5112 is simpler and less costly, and the first cavity 51110 and the second cavity 51120 are easier to form.

[0115] In some embodiments, the first cavity 51110 covers the second cavity 51120 and the receiving cavity 5130 in the second direction. The water tank body 511 may be further approximated as a regular cuboid, resulting in higher space utilization within the garment handling device 100.

[0116] In some alternative embodiments, the steam generator 52 may have its water inlet and steam outlet respectively located on both sides along a third direction. In this way, the water inlet and steam outlet of the steam generator 52 can avoid the first housing 5111 and the second housing 5112. The third direction is a direction in space that is perpendicular to both the first and second directions.

[0117] like Figure 14 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the second box body 5112 includes a first side wall 51123, a top wall 51121, a second side wall 51124, and a bottom wall 51122 (in... Figure 8 (shown in the diagram) and a third sidewall 51125; a top wall 51121 is located at one end of the first sidewall 51123 and is connected to the first sidewall 51123; a second sidewall 51124 is connected to the top wall 51121 and the first sidewall 51123; the second sidewall 51124, the top wall 51121, and the first sidewall 51123 define a second cavity 51120; a bottom wall 51122 is located on the side of the second sidewall 51124 away from the top wall 51121 and is connected to the end of the second sidewall 51124 away from the top wall 51121; a third sidewall 51125 is located on the side of the bottom wall 51122 close to the top wall 51121 and is connected to the second sidewall 51124 and the bottom wall 51122; the third sidewall 51125, the second sidewall 51124, and the bottom wall 51122 define a receiving cavity 5130. The opening end of the second cavity 51120 is in the opposite direction to the opening end of the receiving cavity 5130.

[0118] The purpose of this arrangement is that the third sidewall 51125 and the second sidewall 51124 together protect the steam generator 52. Since the steam generator 52 involves electrical structures, the third sidewall 51125 and the second sidewall 51124 prevent the steam generator 52 from colliding with other structures within the equipment housing 1, thus improving the safety of the steam generator 52. The third sidewall 51125 and the second sidewall 51124 do not involve forming closed cavities, allowing for simpler manufacturing processes.

[0119] The first direction described above can be determined based on the specific installation positions of the water tank body 511 and the steam generator 52 within the equipment housing 1, and the second direction is determined similarly. In some embodiments, the first direction described above can be the height direction Z, and the second direction described above can be the depth direction Y or the width direction X. In some embodiments, the second housing 5112 and the steam generator 52 are arranged side by side along the width direction X of the clothing processing equipment 100, then the second direction is the width direction X.

[0120] In some embodiments, the dimensions of the steam generator 52 and the receiving cavity 5130 along the depth direction Y can be greater than their dimensions along the width direction X. Thus, the dimension of the steam generator module 5 along the depth direction Y of the garment handling device 100 can be greater than its dimension along the width direction X.

[0121] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the steam generator module 5 is generally a cuboid structure arranged along the depth direction Y. The purpose of this arrangement is that, inside the equipment housing 1, the space outside the cylinder assembly 2 is also basically a narrow space along the depth direction Y. Therefore, this shape of the steam generator module 5 is easier to fit into the internal space of the equipment housing 1.

[0122] Furthermore, the steam generator 52 can be equipped with a water inlet and a steam outlet on both sides along the depth direction Y. This allows the water to have a longer flow path within the steam generator 52, which is beneficial for the complete steaming of the water.

[0123] In other alternative embodiments, the second housing 5112 and the steam generator 52 are arranged side by side along the depth direction Y, and the steam generator module 5 is generally arranged in a cuboid structure along the depth direction Y, as long as the steam generator module 5 can fit into the internal space of the equipment housing 1.

[0124] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9As shown, the steam generator 52 also includes a cover 57, which is located on the side of the steam generator 52 opposite to the first housing 5111. Optionally, the cover 57 is located at the opening end of the receiving cavity 5130 and connected to the periphery of the receiving cavity 5130 to close the opening end of the receiving cavity 5130. The cover 57 can further protect the steam generator 52 and prevent the steam generator 52 from contacting other structures.

[0125] In some alternative embodiments, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, the cover 57 is located on the upper side of the steam generator 52. This arrangement is intended to prevent dripping water or other contaminants from above from flowing into the electrical structures surrounding the steam generator 52.

[0126] The connection method between the cover 57 and the periphery of the receiving cavity 5130 is not limited. A detachable connection method can specifically be screw locking, interference fit, or snap-fit ​​connection, etc. A non-detachable connection method can specifically be welding, bonding, etc. In some optional embodiments, the cover 57 is detachably connected to the periphery of the receiving cavity 5130 to facilitate disassembly, maintenance, and other operations of the steam generator module 5.

[0127] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the steam generator 52 includes a steam generator body 521 and an insulation shell 525 surrounding the steam generator body 521. An insulation cavity 5250 is formed inside the insulation shell 525, and the steam generator body 521 is disposed within the insulation cavity 5250. A heating cavity is disposed within the steam generator body 521. The insulation shell 525 serves to reduce heat dissipation from the outer surface of the steam generator body 521, reduce heat transfer between the steam generator body 521 and the water tank 51, and also provides insulation between the steam generator body 521 and the water tank 51.

[0128] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the insulation shell 525 includes a first shell 5255 and a second shell 5256 connected opposite to each other. The first shell 5255 and the second shell 5256 together define an insulation cavity 5250, and the steam generator body 521 is disposed between the first shell 5255 and the second shell 5256. In some optional embodiments, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the first housing 5255 can be located on the side of the steam generator body 521 closest to the first housing 5111, and the second housing 5256 can be located on the side of the steam generator body 521 opposite to the first housing 5111. The purpose of this arrangement is that the first housing 5255 can fully or nearly fully surround the portion of the steam generator body 521 closest to the first housing 5111, thereby completely isolating the steam generator body 521 from the first housing 5111.

[0129] In some embodiments, the first housing 5255 is located on the side of the steam generator body 521 away from the opening end of the receiving cavity 5130. Therefore, the second housing 5256 is located on the side of the steam generator body 521 near the bottom wall 51122 of the second housing 5112. The second housing 5256 can isolate the steam generator body 521 from the bottom wall 51122 of the second housing 5112, preventing the bottom wall 51122 of the second housing 5112 from being affected by the steam generator body 521 in the event of a malfunction such as overheating.

[0130] In some embodiments, the steam generator 52 is located above the bottom wall 51122 of the second housing 5112. The steam generator body 521 is located above the first housing 5111, and the second housing 5256 is located above the first housing 5255. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 10 As shown. The purpose of this arrangement is that the second housing 5256 fully or nearly fully surrounds the upper part of the steam generator body 521, which can further prevent water droplets from above from falling onto the surface of the steam generator body 521.

[0131] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the steam generator module 5 also includes a water pump 55. The inlet of the water pump 55 is connected to the outlet of the water storage chamber 510, and the outlet of the water pump 55 is connected to the inlet of the steam generator body 521. The water pump 55 is used to transport water from the water storage chamber 510 to the steam generator body 521. In some embodiments, the water pump 55 is located within the receiving cavity 5130. The purpose of this arrangement is that the steam generator module 5 remains an integrated, modular design, and the water box 51 can protect and isolate the water pump 55.

[0132] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the steam generator module 5 also includes a third water inlet pipe 453, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the water storage chamber 510, and the other end is connected to the inlet of the water pump 55.

[0133] like Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the steam generator module 5 also includes a fourth water inlet pipe 454, which is connected to the outlet of the water pump 55 and the inlet of the steam generator body 521.

[0134] At least a portion of the fourth water inlet pipe 454 is disposed between the first housing 5255 and the second housing 5256. That is, at least a portion of the fourth water inlet pipe 454 passes through the space between the first housing 5255 and the second housing 5256. This arrangement eliminates the need for pre-drilled through holes for the fourth water inlet pipe 454 on the first housing 5255 and the second housing 5256; instead, recessed groove structures can be provided on the adjacent end faces of the first housing 5255 and the second housing 5256, simplifying the manufacturing process of the first housing 5255 and the second housing 5256. The fourth water inlet pipe 454 is located within the receiving cavity 5130. In some embodiments, such as... Figures 9 to 11 As shown, the water inlet of the steam generator body 521 is located on one side along the third direction, and the water pump 55 can be correspondingly located on that side of the steam generator body 521. The water pump 55 and the steam generator 52 are arranged and connected along the third direction. This facilitates the sequential connection between the water pump 55, the third water inlet pipe 453, and the steam generator body 521. The fourth water inlet pipe 454 can be generally parallel to or parallel to the third direction. The fourth water inlet pipe 454 can be at least partially integrally formed with the steam generator body 521, at least partially integrally formed with the water pump 55, or at least partially independent of the steam generator body 521 and the water pump 55, such as an additional flexible hose. No particular limitation is made here.

[0135] In some alternative embodiments, the two ends of the third inlet pipe 453 are adapted to the positions of the water pump 55 and the water tank body 511. In some embodiments, the inlet of the water pump 55 is located on the side of the water pump 55 facing away from the steam generator 52 along a third direction, and the outlet of the water tank body 511 can be located on the side of the first cavity 51110 facing a third direction closer to the water pump 55. That is, the water tank body 511 has an outlet of the water storage cavity 510 on the side facing a third direction closer to the water pump 55. In this case, the third inlet pipe 453 is arranged in a bent form. The third inlet pipe 453 can be a flexible hose. In other alternative embodiments, the outlet of the water tank body 511 can be located in other positions, as long as it facilitates water discharge and communication with the water pump 55.

[0136] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9As shown, the water box body 511 is also provided with a clearance opening 51127 that communicates with the receiving cavity 5130. Of course, this clearance opening 51127 is isolated from the water storage cavity 510. Specifically, the aforementioned clearance opening 51127 is provided on the third side wall 51125 of the second box body 5112. This clearance opening 51127 is used for the third water inlet pipe 453 to pass through and form a communication with the water pump 55. The purpose of this arrangement is that the third water inlet pipe 453 can be adapted to the height of the water inlet of the water pump 55 without having to go around the end face of the third side wall 51125.

[0137] In some of the alternative embodiments, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 14 As shown, the third sidewall 51125 is provided with at least one heat dissipation hole 51126 communicating with the receiving cavity 5130. These heat dissipation holes 51126 facilitate the dissipation of heat from the receiving cavity 5130 to the outside, preventing the water pump 55, steam generator 52 and their connecting terminals in the receiving cavity 5130 from overheating.

[0138] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 As shown, the steam generator module 5 also includes a buffer support 56, which is disposed within the receiving cavity 5130 and located between at least a portion of the inner wall of the receiving cavity 5130 and at least a portion of the outer wall of the water pump 55. The buffer support 56 provides buffer support for the water pump 55 within the receiving cavity 5130, preventing a rigid connection between the water pump 55 and the water tank body 511. This arrangement is intended to buffer vibrations that may occur during operation of the water pump 55, preventing the vibrations from being transmitted to the water tank body 511 and subsequently to the equipment housing 1, thus avoiding overall vibration of the clothing processing equipment 100.

[0139] The form of the buffer support 56 is not limited, as long as it can prevent direct contact between the outer peripheral surface of the water pump 55 and the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 5130. For example... Figure 9 As shown, the buffer support 56 is a closed ring, surrounding the water pump 55 and providing 360° ring support. Further optionally, as... Figure 9 As shown, the buffer support 56 also has one or more buffer holes 560. The buffer holes 560 can be used to further increase the deformability of the buffer support 56 to provide further cushioning for the water pump 55. In one specific embodiment of this application, the aforementioned buffer holes 560 are respectively provided on the lower and upper sides of the water pump 55. In this way, the buffer support 56 has good deformability in both the upper and lower square directions, which can avoid the risk of the water pump 55 being damaged by pressure in the height direction Z. In other optional embodiments, the buffer support 56 can also be designed in other forms to flexibly support the water pump 55.

[0140] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the steam generator module 5 also includes a return pipe 456. One end of the return pipe 456 is connected between the water pump 55 and the water tank body 511. In some embodiments, one end of the return pipe 456 is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator 52 or upstream of the water inlet of the steam generator 52, and the other end is connected to the water storage chamber 510. In some optional embodiments, one end of the return pipe 456 is connected to the water outlet of the water pump 55. The return pipe 456 is used to ensure that when the water outlet of the water pump 55 is blocked downstream, specifically when the fourth water inlet pipe 454 is blocked, the water inlet of the steam generator body 521 is blocked, or the heating chamber is blocked, the water from the water pump 55 can return to the water tank body 511 for continued storage, instead of flowing outside the water pump 55 and the steam generator body 521, thus preventing short circuits, leaks, and other problems.

[0141] Specifically, such as Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, the water tank body 511 is provided with a return port 5134. The return port 5134 is connected to the return pipe 456. Optionally, the return port 5134 can be located at a higher position of the water tank body 511. In some optional embodiments, the return port 5134 can be located at the highest point of the water tank body 511 to minimize the risk of water in the water tank body 511 entering the return pipe 456 through the return port 5134. In some embodiments, the second box body 5112 is located above the first box body 5111, and the return port 5134 can be opened on the upper surface of the second box body 5112, specifically on the top wall 51121.

[0142] The return pipe 456 and the fourth inlet pipe 454 are connected in parallel, and their inlet ends are connected in parallel to the outlet of the water pump 55.

[0143] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, in the third-party direction, the first housing 5255 protrudes to one side relative to the second housing 5256. In some alternative embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, in the third direction, the first housing 5255 protrudes relative to the second housing 5256 towards the water pump 55. This results in a protective groove 5251 communicating with the insulation cavity 5250 also being formed on the first housing 5255. The steam generator body 521 has a connection terminal for connecting to an external power source, which can be located on the side of the steam generator body 521 facing the water pump 55; therefore, the connection terminal can be located within the protective groove 5251. The fourth water inlet pipe 454 can be located correspondingly or at least partially within the protective groove 5251.

[0144] The purpose of this design is threefold: First, the first housing 5255 can semi-enclose and protect the connection terminals. If an accidental short circuit or arcing occurs at the connection terminals, the isolation provided by the first housing 5255 will prevent the water tank body 511 from being burned through. Second, the side of the protective groove 5251 away from the first housing 5111 is open, allowing for the installation of power cables connected to the connection terminals and facilitating heat dissipation at the connection terminals. Third, the return pipe 456 can be connected to the water tank body 511 via the area around the protective groove 5251 and the side of the second housing 5256 corresponding to the protective groove 5251. The return pipe 456 does not need to pass through the second housing 5256, which simplifies the structure and manufacturing of the second housing 5256.

[0145] like Figure 11 , Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the water tank body 511 is also provided with an exhaust port 5133. The exhaust port 5133 is generally located at a higher position of the water tank body 511, specifically, the exhaust port 5133 is located at the highest position of the water tank body 511. In some embodiments, the second box body 5112 is located above the first box body 5111, then the exhaust port 5133 may start on the upper surface of the second box body 5112 and be spaced apart from the return port 5134.

[0146] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes an exhaust pipe 459, with an exhaust port 5133 communicating with the exhaust pipe 459. The exhaust pipe 459 extends in the height direction Z of the clothing treatment device 100, such that the exhaust port of the exhaust pipe 459 is higher than or even much higher than the water tank body 511, to provide sufficient exhaust space and prevent water in the water tank body 511 from overflowing from the exhaust pipe 459. In some embodiments, the exhaust pipe 459 may be fixed to the device housing 1, such as on the inner surface of the device housing 1. The exhaust pipe 459 may be a flexible hose, which can accommodate the relative displacement between the water tank body 511 and the device housing 1 when there is relative displacement, such as when the water tank body 511 shakes.

[0147] like Figure 9 , Figure 11 , Figure 13 As shown, the water inlet of the water box body 511, which is also the water inlet of the water storage chamber 510, includes a first water inlet 5131, and the water outlet of the water box body 511 includes a first water outlet 5135. The first water inlet 5131 and the first water outlet 5135 are respectively connected to their water storage chamber 510. Water can enter the water storage chamber 510 through the first water inlet 5131 and flow out from the first water outlet 5135 into the steam generator body 521.

[0148] like Figure 9 , Figure 11 and Figure 13As shown, in some embodiments, the water tank body 511 is further provided with a second water inlet 5132 communicating with the water storage chamber 510, and the second water inlet 5132 is isolated from the first water inlet 5131. Water can also enter the water storage chamber 510 from the second water inlet 5132. It should be noted that the second water inlet 5132 and the first water inlet 5131 are used to connect to different water sources. In some embodiments, the second water inlet 5132 is used for manual water addition by the user, and the first water inlet 5131 is used to connect to an external water source (tap water), etc. In this way, different water addition methods can be realized for the water tank 51 to meet different water addition needs of users and improve the flexibility of use of the clothing processing device 100.

[0149] Specifically, when the external water source (tap water) is unavailable, the user can manually add water to the water box body 511 through the second water inlet 5132 to meet the operating needs of the steam generator 52; or, when the user is inconvenient or does not want to add water manually, water can be automatically added to the water box body 511 through the external water source.

[0150] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the steam generator system 4 further includes a first water inlet pipe 451 and a first control valve 91. The first water inlet 5131 is connected to an external water source through the first water inlet pipe 451 and the first control valve 91. By opening and closing the first control valve 91, the connection between the external water source and the first water inlet pipe 451 can be controlled.

[0151] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the steam generator system 4 further includes a second water inlet pipe 452. One end of the second water inlet pipe 452 is connected to the second water inlet 5132 of the water box body 511, and the other end of the second water inlet pipe 452 has a liquid filling port for the user to manually add water or acidic descaling agent to the water box body 511.

[0152] like Figure 9 , Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the second inlet 5132 of the water tank body 511 is higher than its first outlet 5135. When the user adds water manually through the second inlet 5132, the water flows into the water tank body 511 by its own gravity. The fact that the second inlet 5132 is higher than the first outlet 5135 ensures that the water level remains below the second inlet 5132 (not considering the possibility of blockage downstream of the first outlet 5135), and water will not enter the second inlet pipe 452.

[0153] Specifically, the second water inlet 5132 is located at the top of the water box body 511. The second water inlet pipe 452 extends vertically upward so that the liquid filling port at its upper end is kept at a high position.

[0154] like Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the first inlet 5131 is lower than the first outlet 5135.

[0155] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the water tank 51 further includes a first liquid level detection element 515 and a second liquid level detection element 516. The first liquid level detection element 515 and the second liquid level detection element 516 are respectively disposed on the water tank body 511 and at least partially located within the water storage cavity 510. The water level detected by the first liquid level detection element 515 is higher than the water level detected by the second liquid level detection element 516. The first liquid level detection element 515 is used to detect a high water level, and the second liquid level detection element 516 is used to detect a low water level. When the first liquid level detection element 515 detects a liquid level signal, it indicates that the water level in the water storage cavity 510 has reached a high water level; when the second liquid level detection element 516 detects a liquid level signal, it indicates that the water level in the water storage cavity 510 has reached a low water level. This provides different water level signals to the user, reminding them to add water to prevent the steam generator 52 from drying out, or to stop adding water to avoid overflowing the water tank body 511.

[0156] In some embodiments, the detection position of the first liquid level detector 515 is lower than the highest point of the water storage chamber 510. The purpose of this arrangement is that when the first liquid level detector 515 outputs a high water level signal, there is still some space in the water storage chamber 510 for continuing to store water. This provides sufficient room for the control delay of the first control valve 91, as well as sufficient room for errors in manual water addition (such as not stopping manual water addition in time).

[0157] In specific applications, the distance difference between the detection position of the first liquid level detection element 515 and the highest point of the water storage cavity 510 can be determined according to specific needs. This height difference determines the volume of the reserved space. In some embodiments, when the first liquid level detection element 515 outputs a liquid level signal, at least 100 ml of space can be reserved in the water storage cavity 510.

[0158] In some embodiments, the detection position of the second liquid level detector 516 is higher than the first water outlet 5135 of the water tank body 511. This arrangement ensures that when the second liquid level detector 516 sends a liquid level signal, a portion of the water in the water storage chamber 510 remains above the first water outlet 5135, allowing it to continue flowing from the first water outlet 5135 to the steam generator 52. This reserved water allows the steam generator 52 to continue operating for a few minutes, preventing water shortages or dry burning in the steam generator body 521 due to signal delays or malfunctions of the second liquid level detector 516.

[0159] In specific applications, the distance difference between the detection position of the second liquid level detector 516 and the first water outlet 5135 can be determined according to specific needs. This height difference determines the amount of water reserved. In some embodiments, when the second liquid level detector 516 outputs a liquid level signal, at least 100 ml of water can be reserved in the water storage chamber 510 for the steam generator 52 to continue to use.

[0160] In some embodiments, the detection position of the first liquid level detection element 515 is lower than the highest point of the water storage cavity 510, and the detection position of the second liquid level detection element 516 is higher than the first water outlet 5135 of the water box body 511.

[0161] In other alternative embodiments, the water tank 51 may include one of a first liquid level detection element 515 and a second liquid level detection element 516.

[0162] like Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the first liquid level detection element 515 includes a first reed switch 5151 and a float 5150, and the second liquid level detection element 516 includes a second reed switch 5161 and shares the float 5150 with the first liquid level detection element 515. The float 5150 is disposed in the water storage cavity 510. When the water level in the water storage cavity 510 changes, the float 5150 can float up and down with the water level. When the float 5150 approaches the first reed switch 5151, it can trigger the first reed switch 5151, which sends a high liquid level signal. When the float 5150 approaches the second reed switch 5161, it can trigger the second reed switch 5161, which sends a low liquid level signal.

[0163] In some embodiments, such as Figure 15 As shown, the inner wall of the water box body 511 is provided with a guide sidewall 5121. The guide sidewall 5121 extends in the direction from the second reed switch 5161 to the first reed switch 5151. The guide sidewall 5121 is located around the float 5150 and is used to define a floating space 5119 within the water storage cavity 510 for the float 5150 to move.

[0164] In some embodiments, the floating space 5119 may be defined by guide sidewalls 5121 and the inner wall of the water tank body 511. In some embodiments, there may be one or more guide sidewalls 5121, which are spaced apart from the inner wall of the water tank body 511, thereby allowing communication between the inside and outside of the floating space 5119, and thus, the floating space 5119 has the same water level inside and outside. In some embodiments, there may be multiple guide sidewalls 5121, which are arranged around the float 5150 and spaced apart.

[0165] In some alternative embodiments, such as Figure 13 As shown, the guide sidewall 5121 has an inner wall surface that smoothly transitions in the direction surrounding the float 5150. This adapts to the smoothly transitioned outer circumferential surface of the float 5150, reducing the contact area between the float 5150 and the guide sidewall 5121 to ensure smooth floating of the float 5150 in the height direction Z.

[0166] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 As shown, at least one guide sidewall 5121 may be at least partially provided on the inner sidewall of the water tank body 511. The purpose of this arrangement is that the floating space 5119 can be as close as possible to the inner sidewall of the water tank body 511, that is, in the direction of water flow, the guide sidewall 5121 can avoid the water flow as much as possible and reduce the frontal obstruction of the water flow, so as to reduce turbulence.

[0167] In some embodiments, such as Figure 15 As shown, at least two flow ports 51210 are spaced apart from each other among the multiple guide sidewalls 5121. The flow ports 51210 are arranged generally along the water flow direction. That is, in the water storage cavity 510, a part of the water can enter the floating space 5119 from one flow port 51210 and flow out from the other flow port 51210. The flow of water in the floating space 5119 is generally consistent with the flow direction of other water, which can further reduce turbulence.

[0168] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 and 14 As shown, the water box body 511 has a guide rod 5120 arranged vertically inside, and a float 5150 passes through the guide rod 5120. The float 5150 can slide relative to the guide rod 5120, that is, the float 5150 can float along the guide rod 5120 with the water level. The guide rod 5120 limits the space in which the float 5150 can float, so that the float 5150 can be aligned with the first reed switch 5151 and the second reed switch 5161 respectively during the up and down floating process.

[0169] The guide rod 5120 and the guide sidewall 5121 mentioned above can be either selected or installed simultaneously. For example... Figure 13 and Figure 15As shown, in some specific embodiments of this application, the guide rod 5120 is disposed between multiple guide sidewalls 5121, and the float 5150 passes through the guide rod 5120 between the guide sidewalls 5121.

[0170] There is a limiting sensing distance D between the float 5150 and the reed switches (referring to the first reed switch 5151 and the second reed switch 5161). That is, the float 5150 does not need to contact the reed switch to trigger it. The reed switch can be triggered and emit a corresponding liquid level signal when the distance between the float 5150 and the reed switch is less than or equal to the aforementioned limiting sensing distance D. In other words, the reed switch's position on the water tank body 511 is not equal to its detection position. Specifically, the float 5150 triggers the first liquid level detection element 515 with its uppermost end and the second liquid level detection element 516 with its lowermost end. When the uppermost end of the float 5150 exactly triggers the corresponding reed switch, the distance between the uppermost end of the float 5150 and the reed switch is the limiting sensing distance D; when the lowermost end of the float 5150 exactly triggers the corresponding reed switch, the distance between the lowermost end of the float 5150 and the reed switch is also the limiting sensing distance D.

[0171] In addition, the density of the float 5150 is less than that of water. When it floats with the water, part of it will be above the liquid surface and the other part will be below the liquid surface.

[0172] Taking the height of the part of the float 5150 above the liquid surface as H1 and the height of the part below the liquid surface as H2 as an example, H = H1 + H2, where H is the total height of the float 5150. When the first liquid level detection element 515 outputs a high liquid level signal, the distance between the liquid surface and the lower end of the first liquid level detection element 515 is D + H1. When the second liquid level detection element 516 outputs a low liquid level signal, the distance between the liquid surface and the upper end of the second liquid level detection element 516 is D + H2.

[0173] Therefore, as long as the distance between the first outlet 5135 and the upper end (sensing end) of the second liquid level detection element 516 is less than D+H2, some water can still be supplied to the steam generator 52 after the second liquid level detection element 516 outputs a low water level signal. As long as the distance between the highest point of the water storage chamber 510 and the lower end (sensing end) of the first liquid level detection element 515 is less than D+H1 (this includes the case where the highest point of the water storage chamber 510 is higher than the lower end of the first liquid level detection element 515), some space in the water storage chamber 510 can still be used to continue storing water after the first liquid level detection element 515 outputs a high water level signal.

[0174] like Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the water tank body 511 is provided with a downwardly recessed second mounting groove 51140, and the first liquid level detection element 515 is partially disposed in the second mounting groove 51140 and partially located in the water storage cavity 510. Specifically, the second mounting groove 51140 is located on the upper side of the second box body 5112. The purpose of this arrangement is that, firstly, the bottom of the second mounting groove 51140 is lower than the top surface of the second box body 5112, so the first liquid level detection element 515 can be positioned lower than the highest point of the water storage cavity 510; secondly, the sidewall of the second mounting groove 51140 provides a certain degree of protection for the periphery of the first liquid level detection element 515; and thirdly, the upper end of the first liquid level detection element 515 can be lower than the top surface of the second box body 5112, so that the first liquid level detection element 515 will not protrude in the vertical direction, thus avoiding collision and damage between the first liquid level detection element 515 and other structures inside the equipment housing 1.

[0175] like Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom of the water tank body 511 is provided with an upwardly recessed first mounting groove 51130, and the second liquid level detection element 516 is partially disposed in the first mounting groove 51130 and partially located in the water storage cavity 510. Similarly, the first mounting groove 51130 is located on the lower side of the first box body 5111. First, the bottom of the first mounting groove 51130 is flush with or even higher than the inner bottom wall of the water storage cavity 510. Therefore, the water level detected by the second liquid level detection element 516 can be higher than the lowest point of the water storage cavity 510. Second, the side wall of the first mounting groove 51130 provides a certain degree of protection for the second liquid level detection element 516. Third, the lower end of the second liquid level detection element 516 can be higher than the first box body 5111, so that the second liquid level detection element 516 will not protrude in the vertical direction. Therefore, it is beneficial to install the second liquid level detection element 516 in the equipment housing 1 and avoid the second liquid level detection element 516 from colliding with other structures in the equipment housing 1 and being damaged.

[0176] To ensure that the inner bottom wall of the water tank body 511 is as flat as possible, or in other words, to minimize the height difference at different locations on the inner bottom wall, such as Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom of the water box body 511 is provided with a plurality of the aforementioned supporting ribs 5124. Specifically, a plurality of supporting ribs 5124 are provided on the side of the first box body 5111 opposite to the second box body 5112, and the aforementioned first mounting groove 51130 is provided between the supporting ribs 5124. On the one hand, the first mounting groove 51130 will not cause obvious protrusions to form on the inner bottom wall of the water storage cavity 510, and therefore will not cause turbulence in the water storage cavity 510; on the other hand, the supporting ribs 5124 can simultaneously strengthen the bottom of the water box body 511, preventing the water box body 511 from deforming.

[0177] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, within the clothing processing device 100, the other end of the second water inlet pipe 452 should be positioned higher to accommodate the user's height and facilitate manual operation. Therefore, the lower end of the second water inlet pipe 452 is connected to the second water inlet 5132, and the upper end of the second water inlet pipe 452 is used for the user to add water using a container.

[0178] The other end of the first water inlet pipe 451 is also usually set higher, typically to accommodate the location of external water sources such as tap water.

[0179] Users can add water to the second water inlet pipe 452 through the liquid inlet at the upper end of the second water inlet pipe 452 using a container with a thin nozzle.

[0180] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes a dispensing box 41. Specifically, the dispensing box 41 includes a first dispensing box 411. The first dispensing box 411 has a water filling area 4110 inside. The water outlet of the water filling area 4110 is connected to the liquid filling port at the upper end of the second water inlet pipe 452. Alternatively, the water outlet of the water filling area 4110 serves as the liquid filling port at the upper end of the second water inlet pipe 452.

[0181] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the water outlet (defined as the second water outlet 4111) at the upper end of the water filling area 4110 is located on the inner bottom wall of the water filling area 4110. The second water outlet 4111 is also the liquid filling port at the upper end of the second water inlet pipe 452. In some embodiments, see Figure 5 As shown, the inner bottom wall of the water filling area 4110 can be at least partially horizontal, while the second outlet 4111 of the water filling area 4110 is a vertically opened hole. The purpose of this arrangement is that the water added by the user to the water filling area 4110 can automatically flow downward through the second outlet 4111 of the water filling area 4110 under the action of gravity.

[0182] like Figure 5 As shown, the water filling area 4110 is the space surrounding the second water outlet 4111, which is used by the user to place a part of the container (such as a slender spout) inside and align it with the second water outlet 4111. In addition, any liquid accidentally spilled by the user during manual water filling can be temporarily stored in the water filling area 4110.

[0183] like Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the front end of the dispensing box 41 is an open opening 4114. Here, the dispensing box 41 is fixedly mounted on the device housing 1, or optionally, fixedly mounted inside the device housing 1, wherein the position of the dispensing box 41 on the device housing 1 is such that at least the open opening 4114 is exposed.

[0184] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the front panel 131 has a first opening 1311 extending through the depth direction Y. The first opening 1311 is connected to the opening 20 of the tub assembly 2, so that the opening 20 is exposed relative to the front panel 131. The user can put clothes to be processed (washed and / or dried) into the tub assembly 2 and take out the processed clothes through the first opening 1311 and the opening 20.

[0185] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment handling device 100 further includes a door structure 7, which is rotatably mounted on one side edge of the front panel 131, specifically the edge on one side in the width direction X. The door structure 7 is rotatable relative to the front panel 131 in the direction close to the tube assembly 2 to close the aforementioned first opening 1311 and tube opening 20, and conversely, to open the first opening 1311 and tube opening 20.

[0186] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the front panel 131 is also provided with a second opening 1312, and an opening 4114 is located at the second opening 1312. The opening 4114 communicates with the second opening 1312 so that the opening 4114 can be exposed through the second opening 1312.

[0187] In some embodiments, the second opening 1312 is located within the projection of the door structure 7 onto the front panel 131 (referring to the projection of the door structure 7 along the depth direction Y when it is closed). That is, when the door structure 7 is closed, the second opening 1312 is blocked and closed; when the door structure 7 is open, the second opening 1312 is open relative to the user, allowing the user to manually add water through the second opening 1312 and the opening 4114.

[0188] In other embodiments, the projection of the door structure 7 onto the front panel 131 (referring to the projection of the door structure 7 in the closed state) is spaced apart from the second opening 1312. That is, the second opening 1312 is not obstructed by the door structure 7. In this case, even with the door structure 7 closed, the user can manually add water through the second opening 1312 and the opening 4114. Of course, in some cases, the opening 4114 can be further closed by a movable structure such as a cover 57.

[0189] like Figure 3and Figure 7 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes a steam outlet pipe 455, one end of which is connected to the steam outlet of the steam generator body 521, and the other end is connected to the inner cylinder 22 of the cylinder assembly 2.

[0190] In some embodiments, such as Figure 15 As shown, the first side plate 133 of the equipment housing 1 has a wiring groove on its surface facing the cylinder assembly 2. In the steam generator system 4, at least a portion of the piping assembly 45 connected to the steam generator module 5 is located within the wiring groove. The piping assembly 45 mentioned here includes the first water inlet pipe 451, the second water inlet pipe 452, the third water inlet pipe 453, the fourth water inlet pipe 454, the steam outlet pipe 455, the return pipe 456, and the exhaust pipe 459, etc.

[0191] The cable tray can limit and fix the pipe assembly 45, so that the pipe assembly 45 is fixed on the first side plate 133. On the one hand, it can prevent the pipe from shaking when liquid or gas flows in the pipe assembly 45, and on the other hand, it can optimize and simplify the wiring layout inside the equipment housing 1.

[0192] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 As shown, the cable tray includes a first cable tray 1341 and a second cable tray 1342. At least a portion of the second water inlet pipe 452 in the piping assembly 45 is located within the first cable tray 1341, and at least a portion of the first water inlet pipe 451 is located within the second cable tray 1342.

[0193] The first wiring trough 1341 and the second water inlet pipe 452 are both located on the front side of the steam generator module 5. The second wiring trough 1342 and the first water inlet pipe 451 are both located on the rear side of the steam generator module 5.

[0194] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 As shown, the wiring trough also includes a third wiring trough 1343 and a fourth wiring trough 1344. The steam outlet pipe 455 of the piping assembly 45 is at least partially located within the third wiring trough 1343, and the pressure relief pipe is at least partially located within the third wiring trough 1343. In some embodiments, both the third wiring trough 1343 and the fourth wiring trough 1344 are located on the front side of the steam generator module 5.

[0195] In one specific embodiment of this application, such as Figure 16 As shown, the second wiring groove 1342, the third wiring groove 1343 and the fourth wiring groove 1344 are sequentially disposed along the depth direction Y on the surface of the first side plate 133 facing the cylinder assembly 2.

[0196] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16As shown, the surface of the first side plate 133 facing the cylinder assembly 2 is provided with one or more wire pressing blocks 1345, and the wire pressing blocks 1345 abut against the side of the conduit assembly 45 away from the bottom wall of the cable tray. The purpose of this arrangement is to confine the conduit assembly 45 within the cable tray by abutting against it with the wire pressing blocks 1345.

[0197] In other alternative embodiments, the conduit assembly 45 can be fixed in the cable tray by means of bonding or interference fitting. Alternatively, the conduits in the conduit assembly 45 can be fixed in the cable tray by various methods including wire clamping block 1345, bonding, and interference fitting.

[0198] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes a water-vapor separator 44, which is fixedly installed inside the equipment housing 1. Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the steam outlet pipe 455 includes a first pipe section 4551 and a second pipe section 4552 connected sequentially along the steam flow direction. The water-steam separation box 44 has a water-steam separation chamber 440, and a steam inlet and a steam outlet connected to the water-steam separation chamber 440. The first pipe section 4551 connects the other end of the steam generator 52 and the steam inlet of the water-steam separation box 44. The second pipe section 4552 connects to the steam outlet of the water-steam separation box 44. The steam outlet end of the second pipe section 4552 is located inside the cylinder assembly 2 to supply steam to the cylinder assembly 2.

[0199] The water vapor separator 44 is positioned higher on the equipment housing 1 than the steam generator 52, so that the steam has already traveled a certain path when it reaches the water vapor separator 44.

[0200] like Figure 6 As shown, the steam inlet of the water vapor separator 44 is lower than the steam outlet. Because the path of steam from the steam generator body 521 to the cylinder assembly 2 is relatively long, some water vapor will condense into water droplets during the steam's movement. When the water droplets and steam arrive at the water vapor separator 44 together, because the steam outlet is higher than the steam inlet, the denser water droplets will be blocked by the portion of the water vapor separator 44 below the steam outlet, while the less dense steam can flow smoothly out of the steam outlet. Thus, the water droplets are blocked within the water vapor separation chamber 440 of the water vapor separator 44.

[0201] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first pipe section 4551 is adapted to the positions of the steam generator 52 and the water-vapor separator 44, and is arranged from bottom to top along the steam flow direction. Therefore, the portion of the first pipe section 4551 that connects to the steam inlet of the water-vapor separator 44 can gradually slope upwards along the steam flow direction, such as... Figure 6As shown. The purpose of this design is that the inner bottom wall of the part of the first pipe section 4551 connected to the steam inlet is gradually inclined upwards, so that the separated water can flow back directly along the inclined inner bottom wall of this section into the steam generator 52 and continue to be vaporized.

[0202] In some alternative embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the water vapor separation chamber 440 includes a recessed area 4401 that is concave downwards relative to the steam inlet. This arrangement aims to provide additional vertical space for the settling and separation of denser water droplets. Therefore, the recessed area 4401 helps improve the efficiency of water vapor separation.

[0203] The separated water can be temporarily stored in the sinking zone 4401. When the water level in the sinking zone 4401 is level with the steam inlet, the water can flow back to the steam generator 52 through the steam inlet and the inner bottom wall of the first pipe section 4551.

[0204] The fourth pipe section 444 can be installed horizontally or gradually inclined upwards along the steam flow direction. As long as it facilitates steam flow and the end of the fourth pipe section 444 is connected to the cylinder assembly 2, it is acceptable.

[0205] like Figure 6 As shown, the water vapor separator 44 includes a third housing 441 and a fourth housing 442 mounted opposite to each other. The third housing 441 and the fourth housing 442 are manufactured separately and then connected together. In some embodiments, the third housing 441 and the fourth housing 442 are both manufactured by injection molding and are fixedly connected together by means of screw locking, bonding, or welding.

[0206] The third housing 441 and the fourth housing 442 can be connected relative to each other in the height direction Z to ensure that the cavity wall of the recessed area 4401 is continuous and will not leak. In some embodiments, the fourth housing 442 is located below the third housing 441, and the upper end face of the fourth housing 442 is sealed to the lower end face of the third housing 441. At least a portion of the recessed area 4401 can be formed on the fourth housing 442.

[0207] Please continue reading. Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a third pipe section 443 protrudes from the side of the water vapor separator 44 facing the first pipe section 4551, and a steam inlet is located inside the third pipe section 443. The third pipe section 443 and the first pipe section 4551 are nested together. See also the following embodiments: Figure 6 As shown, the third pipe section 443 is located within the first pipe section 4551. Specifically, the third pipe section 443 is located within the first pipe section 4551 with an interference fit.

[0208] The third pipe segment 443 can be integrally formed on the third housing 441 or the fourth housing 442. In some embodiments of this application, the third pipe segment 443 is integrally formed on the third housing 441.

[0209] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, a fourth pipe section 444 protrudes from the side of the water vapor separator 44 facing the second pipe section 4552, and a steam outlet is located within the fourth pipe section 444. The fourth pipe section 444 and the second pipe section 4552 are nested together. See also the following embodiments: Figure 6 As shown, the fourth pipe section 444 is located within the second pipe section 4552. Specifically, the fourth pipe section 444 is installed within the second pipe section 4552 with an interference fit.

[0210] The fourth pipe segment 444 can be integrally formed on the third housing 441 or the fourth housing 442. In some embodiments of this application, the fourth pipe segment 444 is integrally formed on the third housing 441.

[0211] In other alternative embodiments, the third pipe section 443 can be omitted from the water vapor separator 44, and the first pipe section 4551 can be connected to the water vapor separator 44 by aligning with or inserting into the steam inlet of the water vapor separator 44. Alternatively, the fourth pipe section 444 can be omitted, and the second pipe section 4552 can be connected to the water vapor separator 44 by aligning with or inserting into the steam outlet of the water vapor separator 44. Further implementation methods are not limited, as long as the first pipe section 4551, the water vapor separator 44, and the second pipe section 4552 are sequentially connected.

[0212] Then, please see Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the water vapor separator 44 is fixedly connected to the first dispensing box 411, specifically, the water vapor separator 44 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first dispensing box 411. This arrangement serves two purposes: firstly, the water vapor separator 44 and the first dispensing box 411 can be installed as a single unit within the equipment housing 1; secondly, the height of the first dispensing box 411 determines the height of the water vapor separator 44, thereby determining the path length of water vapor from the steam generator body 521 to the water vapor separator 44, facilitating the separation of water and steam. Furthermore, the water vapor separator 44 is located on the lower surface of the first dispensing box 411, thus not affecting the water filling area 4110 and the opening 4114 of the first dispensing box 411.

[0213] The water vapor separator 44 can be fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first dispensing box 411 by means of screw locking, bonding, welding, etc. In order to ensure the stability of the sealed connection between the first pipe section 4551, the second pipe section 4552 and the water vapor separator 44, in some embodiments, the first pipe section 4551 and the second pipe section 4552 can also be fixedly connected to the lower surface of the dispensing box 41 by the above-mentioned methods.

[0214] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the first dispensing box 411 is further provided with a main water inlet area 4115. The main water inlet area 4115 has a main water inlet 41150, which is connected to the internal space of the cylinder assembly 2. An external water source can quickly and in large quantities supply cleaning water to the cylinder assembly 2 through the main water inlet area 4115 and the main water inlet 41150.

[0215] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the main water inlet zone 4115 and the water filling zone 4110 are connected. Excess water or other liquids in the water filling zone 4110 can be discharged into the cylinder assembly 2 through the main water inlet 41150.

[0216] like Figure 3 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes a main water inlet pipe 461 and a reversing valve 92. One end (water inlet) of the reversing valve 92 is connected to one end (water outlet) of the first control valve 91. The other end of the reversing valve 92 has multiple outlets, one of which is connected to the main water inlet pipe 461, and the other outlet is connected to the other end of the first water inlet pipe 451. Therefore, the first water inlet pipe 451 and the main water inlet pipe 461 can be selectively opened under the action of the reversing valve 92.

[0217] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the dispensing box 41 further includes a second dispensing box 412, which has a dispensing area 4120 and a premixing area (neither shown) connected to each other. The dispensing area 4120 is for the user to add cleaning agent. Figure 5 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes a cleaning agent dispensing drive unit 42, which is located between the dispensing zone 4120 and the premixing zone. Figure 3 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes a spray pipe 61, and the water outlet of the premixing zone is also connected to the spray pipe 61. The spray pipe 61 is also connected to the cylinder assembly 2. Figure 3 As shown, the spray head 62 connected to the end of the spray pipe 61 is located inside the cylinder assembly 2.

[0218] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes a premixed water inlet pipe 457 and a second control valve 93. The outlet of the second control valve 93 is connected to the premixed zone through the premixed water inlet pipe 457.

[0219] The cleaning agent dispensing drive 42 is used to deliver the cleaning agent in the dispensing area 4120 to the premixing area. The cleaning agent dispensing drive 42 has at least two states. In the working state, that is, when the cleaning agent dispensing drive 42 is open, it can deliver the cleaning agent in the dispensing area 4120 to the premixing area. In the non-working state, when the cleaning agent dispensing drive 42 is closed, it can disconnect and isolate the dispensing area 4120 from the premixing area, so that the dispensing area 4120 and the premixing area do not affect each other.

[0220] When the second control valve 93 is opened, water from an external water source can enter the premixing zone through the second control valve 93. In the premixing zone, water and cleaning agent are mixed. Under the pressure of the external water source, the mixed solution of water and cleaning agent continues to flow through the spray pipe 61 until it reaches the inner cylinder 22 of the cylinder assembly 2.

[0221] When the second control valve 93 is open and the cleaning agent dispensing drive 42 is closed, and there is no cleaning agent in the premixing zone or the cleaning agent has been completely carried away by water, water can enter the inner cylinder 22 of the cylinder assembly 2 through the premixing zone and the spray pipe 61. That is, the premixing zone and the spray pipe 61 can provide a mixture of water and cleaning agent to the inner cylinder 22, or they can provide water directly.

[0222] The form of the cleaning agent dispensing drive 42 is not limited, as long as it allows the cleaning agent in the dispensing area 4120 to be delivered to the premixing area in the correct amount. In some alternative embodiments, the cleaning agent dispensing drive 42 may be a peristaltic pump or the like.

[0223] The dispensing area 4120 can be a single, continuous space used for dispensing one type of cleaning agent, or it can be multiple parallel spaces, each used for dispensing one type of cleaning agent. Different dispensing areas 4120 can be used for dispensing different types of cleaning agents. Cleaning agents include laundry detergent, disinfectant, fabric softener, and fragrance.

[0224] Each dispensing zone 4120 is connected to the premixing zone through a cleaning agent dispensing drive 42. Specifically, each dispensing zone 4120 may be connected to the premixing zone through a cleaning agent dispensing drive 42, or each dispensing zone 4120 may be connected to the premixing zone simultaneously through a cleaning agent dispensing drive 42.

[0225] In some embodiments of this application, the water filling area 4110 and the dispensing area 4120 are not connected to each other and have independent functions. The first dispensing box 411 and the second dispensing box 412 are two independent structures. The first dispensing box 411 and the second dispensing box 412 can be connected together according to their respective shapes, etc., to minimize the overall volume of the dispensing box 41. In some embodiments, Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the second dispensing box 412 may be at least partially located within the first dispensing box 411. At least a portion of the space within the first dispensing box 411 located below the second dispensing box 412 may be the water filling area 4110 and the main water inlet area 4115.

[0226] In other alternative embodiments, the first dispensing box 411 and the second dispensing box 412 may not necessarily be connected. In some embodiments, the first dispensing box 411 and the second dispensing box 412 are made as separate structures and are installed on the equipment body respectively, as long as it does not affect the manual water addition operation and the premixing operation of the cleaning agent.

[0227] In some embodiments, the dispensing box 41 may be an integral structure, and simultaneously provide the main water inlet area 4115, the water filling area 4110, the dispensing area 4120, and the premixing area.

[0228] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the steam generator system 4 also includes a three-way pipe 422. Of the three ports of the three-way pipe 422, two inlets are connected to the premixed water inlet pipe 457 and the premixed zone, respectively, and one outlet is connected to the spray pipe 61. The three-way pipe 422 can be a Venturi tube.

[0229] The premixing zone refers to the space where the cleaning agent from the dispensing area 4120 and the water from the premixing inlet pipe 457 combine. In some alternative embodiments, this premixing zone can be a space located on the second dispensing box 412, a space located on the premixing inlet pipe 457, or a space located on the spray pipe 61. In some alternative embodiments, the second inlet of the three-way pipe 422 is connected to the outlet of the cleaning agent dispensing drive unit 42. In this case, the premixing zone can also be a space located before the outlet of the three-way pipe 422.

[0230] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the front of the first dispensing box 411 has an opening 4114, allowing the user to manually add water from the front panel 131. Based on this, as... Figure 5 As shown, the front side of the dispensing box 41 is provided with an overflow baffle 4113, and an opening 4114 is provided above the overflow baffle 4113. The rear side of the overflow baffle 4113 is the water filling area 4110. Compared with the inner bottom wall of the water filling area 4110, the overflow baffle 4113 has a certain height, thus preventing water from flowing out of the water filling area 4110 to the front side of the front panel 131.

[0231] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3As shown, the upper end of the exhaust pipe 459 is fixedly connected to the dispensing box 41. Specifically, the upper end of the exhaust pipe 459 can be fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first dispensing box 411. The purpose of this arrangement is that the water box 51, the exhaust pipe 459, and the first dispensing box 411 can be installed together as an integral module inside the equipment housing 1; on the other hand, it allows the exhaust pipe 459 to be relatively fixed.

[0232] like Figure 3 As shown, the upper end of the vent pipe 459 is connected to the water filling area 4110. The purpose of this arrangement is that, in the event of an accident where the water volume in the water box 51 is too large, causing some water to enter the vent pipe 459 and overflow from the upper end of the vent pipe 459, the overflowing water can be temporarily stored in the water filling area 4110 and then flow back into the water box 51 through the outlet of the water filling area 4110 or the main inlet 41150.

[0233] To facilitate the overall processing and manufacturing of the dispensing box 41, the upper end of the vent pipe 459 can be located on the inner bottom wall of the water filling area 4110, such as... Figure 5 As shown, the upper end of the vent pipe 459 serves as the third outlet 4112 of the water filling zone 4110. At this time, the vent pipe 459 also serves as the overflow return water of the water filling zone 4110. Both the third outlet 4112 and the second outlet 4111 of the water filling zone 4110 are kept in a low position.

[0234] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, include: Equipment housing, including the base plate; The cylindrical assembly is disposed within the housing of the device; as well as A steam generator system includes a steam generator module disposed on the base plate; the steam generator module is offset from the central axis of the cylinder assembly in both the width and height directions of the garment processing equipment. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The base plate includes base plate members spaced apart along the width direction of the equipment housing, and the steam generator module is disposed on one of the base plate members; and / or, the equipment housing further includes a first side plate connected to the edge of one horizontal side of the base plate, and the equipment housing further includes a buffer pad disposed in the area of ​​the first side plate facing the steam generator module. 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The base plate is provided with reinforcing ribs that protrude upwards and / or downwards, and the steam generator module is disposed on the reinforcing ribs. 4.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The bottom of the steam generator module is provided with at least one buckle. The buckle includes a first buckle portion extending downward from the bottom surface of the steam generator module and a second buckle portion bent and connected to the lower end of the first buckle portion. The bottom plate is provided with at least one slot. The length of the second buckle portion is greater than the inner length of the slot. The first buckle portion is at least partially located in the slot, and the second buckle portion is located on the lower side of the bottom plate. 5.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The bottom of the steam generator module is provided with a plurality of the aforementioned buckles, which are spaced apart along the depth direction of the equipment housing, and the second buckle portion is bent relative to the first buckle portion along the depth direction. 6.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the cabinet, respectively. The steam generator module includes a water box and a steam generator. The outlet of the water box is connected to the inlet of the steam generator. The steam generator is located on the side of the water box away from the base plate. The buckle is located at the bottom of the water box.

7. The garment processing equipment as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the water box is provided with multiple support ribs, and the buckle is located at the bottom of the support ribs. 8.The laundry treating apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The equipment housing further includes a support assembly, which includes a first support member and a second support member disposed on one side of the base plate along the width direction of the equipment housing. The first support member and the second support member are spaced apart along the depth direction of the equipment housing. One end of the first support member and the second support member is connected to the base plate. The other end of the first support member and the second support member is used to connect to the cylinder assembly. At least a portion of the steam generator module is located between the first support member and the second support member. 9.The laundry treating apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The device housing also includes a first side plate, which is connected to the edge of the bottom plate in the horizontal direction. The surface of the first side plate facing the cylinder assembly is provided with a wiring groove. The steam generator module includes a water box. The wiring groove includes a first wiring groove and a second wiring groove. The steam generator system also includes a first water inlet pipe and a second water inlet pipe. One end of the first water inlet pipe and one end of the second water inlet pipe are respectively connected to the water-containing cavity of the water box. Both the first wiring trough and the first water inlet pipe are located on the front side of the steam generator module, and the first water inlet pipe is at least partially located in the first wiring trough. Both the second wiring groove and the second water inlet pipe are located on the rear side of the steam generator module, and the second water inlet pipe is at least partially located within the second wiring groove. 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the first and second openings are formed in the first and second sides of the cabinet, respectively. The wiring channel further includes a third wiring channel and a fourth wiring channel, and the steam generator system further includes a steam outlet pipe and an exhaust pipe; the third wiring channel and the fourth wiring channel are both located on the front side of the steam generator module, the steam outlet pipe is at least partially located in the third wiring channel, and the exhaust pipe is at least partially located in the fourth wiring channel; and / or, the surface of the first side plate facing the steam generator module is provided with one or more wire pressing blocks.

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