Drying assembly and cleaning machine with same

Abstract

The utility model provides a drying assembly and a cleaning machine with the same, and relates to the technical field of cleaning, the drying assembly comprises an air pipe, a fan and a heating piece, the air pipe comprises an air inlet, a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the fan is arranged at the air inlet and used for blowing air into the air pipe, and the heating piece is used for heating the air entering the heating air pipe. And the second air outlet is higher than the first air outlet. The drying assembly provided by the utility model is beneficial to improving the drying efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of cleaning machine technology, and more specifically, relates to a drying assembly and a cleaning machine having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Cleaning machines typically require drying the cleaned items. When drying items, the cleaning machine uses a drying component to blow hot air into the cleaning chamber.

[0003] In related technologies, the drying efficiency of drying components is relatively low. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a drying component and a cleaning machine having the same, so as to improve the drying efficiency of the drying component.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a drying assembly, which includes an air duct, a fan, and a heating element. The air duct includes an air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet. The fan is located at the air inlet and is used to blow air into the air duct. The heating element is used to heat the air entering the air duct. The second air outlet is positioned higher than the first air outlet.

[0007] With the above technical solution, the second air outlet is set higher than the first air outlet. The air duct can blow hot air to different heights through the first and second air outlets, so that items at different heights or at different heights can be blown with hot air at the same time, which helps to improve drying efficiency.

[0008] Therefore, the drying component provided in this application is beneficial to improving drying efficiency.

[0009] In some implementations, the duct includes at least two second air outlets.

[0010] This setup allows for a greater number of air duct positions, enabling more areas of the items to be dried to be simultaneously exposed to hot air, thus improving drying efficiency.

[0011] In some implementations, at least two second air outlets are at different heights.

[0012] This configuration allows the air duct to blow hot air to more locations at different heights, enabling items at different heights or at different heights to be dried simultaneously, thus improving drying efficiency.

[0013] In some implementations, the diameter of the second air outlet is smaller than that of the first air outlet. This facilitates the discharge of hot air from the lower-profile first air outlet.

[0014] In some implementations, a backflow prevention duct is provided between the air inlet and the first air outlet. This helps prevent air from flowing back from the first air outlet to the air inlet when the fan is not working.

[0015] In some implementations, the backflow prevention duct includes a bend. This bend can thus prevent airflow from flowing backward.

[0016] Secondly, this application provides a cleaning machine that includes the drying component of any of the above embodiments. The cleaning machine provided by this application has the same or similar technical effects as the drying component of any of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cleaning machine provided in this application includes a first shelf and a second shelf, the second shelf being higher than the first shelf, at least a portion of the second air outlet being located between the first shelf and the second shelf, and the second air outlet being closer to the second shelf.

[0018] In this way, the air duct can blow hot air onto the items to be dried on the second shelf through the second air outlet.

[0019] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first air outlet is located between the first shelf and the second shelf, with the first air outlet positioned closer to the first shelf.

[0020] In this way, the air duct can blow hot air onto the items to be dried on the first shelf through the first air outlet.

[0021] In some embodiments, the cleaning machine provided in this application includes a first spray assembly corresponding to a first shelf and a second spray assembly corresponding to a second shelf. In this way, the cleaning machine provided in this application can use the first spray assembly to clean items on the first shelf, and can also use the second spray assembly to clean items on the second shelf. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cleaning machine provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 For along Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of line AA in the middle;

[0025] Figure 3 For along Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the middle BB line;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 5 For along Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the CC line;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the spraying device and drying assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the organism provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0031] 100-Washing machine; 101-Washing chamber; 10-Machine cover; 20-Machine body; 201-First ventilation hole; 202-Second ventilation hole; 30-Spraying device; 31-First shelf; 32-Second shelf; 33-First spray assembly; 34-Second spray assembly; 40-Drying assembly; 1-Fan; 2-Heating element; 3-Air duct; 301-Air inlet; 302-First air outlet; 303-Second air outlet; 304-Variable diameter air duct; 305-Anti-backflow air duct; 3051-First air duct section; 3052-Bend; 3053-Second air duct section; 3054-First edge; 3055-Second edge; 306-Extension air duct; 307-Mounting hole; 4-Diverter. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by 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 are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0033] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0034] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This application provides a cleaning machine 100, which includes a body 20 on which components such as a washing pump and a sewage pump (not shown in the figure) can be installed.

[0037] The cleaning machine 100 provided in this application embodiment also includes a machine cover 10, which is connected to the machine body 20 and can be enclosed to form a cleaning chamber 101.

[0038] The cleaning machine 100 provided in this application embodiment also includes a spray device 30, which can be disposed in the cleaning chamber 101 and can clean the items to be cleaned in the cleaning chamber 101.

[0039] Optionally, the spray device 30 includes a shelf for placing items to be cleaned and a spray assembly for spraying and cleaning the items to be cleaned.

[0040] Optionally, the shelf includes a first shelf 31 and a second shelf 32, which are spaced apart. The first shelf 31 and the second shelf 32 can hold different items. The direction of the spacing between the second shelf 32 and the first shelf 31 can be specifically set according to the product type. The spacing direction between the second shelf 32 and the first shelf 31 can be vertical, horizontal, etc.

[0041] For example, the second shelf 32 and the first shelf 31 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction. For instance, the second shelf 32 is higher than the first shelf.

[0042] Optionally, the spray assembly includes a first spray assembly 33 and a second spray assembly 34, which are spaced apart and the spacing direction is the same as the spacing direction of the first shelf 31 and the second shelf 32. The first spray assembly 33 is correspondingly positioned to the first shelf 31, and can spray washing water onto the items to be cleaned on the first shelf 31, thereby cleaning the items. The second spray assembly 34 is correspondingly positioned to the second shelf 32, and can spray washing water onto the items to be cleaned on the second shelf 32, thereby cleaning the items.

[0043] It is understandable that items that are wet after washing cannot be used immediately and are prone to attracting dirt, so they need to be dried.

[0044] The washing machine 100 provided in this application embodiment also includes a drying component 40 installed on the machine body 20. When the washing machine 100 dries the items, the drying component 40 blows hot air into the washing chamber 101 of the washing machine 100, thereby drying the washed items (items to be dried).

[0045] However, the inventors discovered that in the related technology, when the drying component 40 dries the items to be cleaned, the drying component 40 generates hot air which is blown into the cleaning chamber 101 through the air outlet, resulting in low drying efficiency.

[0046] Therefore, this application provides a drying component 40 that can improve drying efficiency.

[0047] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 5 The drying assembly 40 provided in this embodiment includes a fan 1, which can introduce air into the drying assembly 40, that is, blow air into the drying assembly 40 to form a wind. It should be noted that wind can refer to flowing air, hot air refers to hot air, and cold air refers to cold air.

[0048] The drying assembly 40 provided in this application embodiment also includes a heating element 2, which can generate heat. The heating element 2 is used to heat the air blown into the drying assembly 40 by the fan 1 to form hot air.

[0049] Optionally, the heating element 2 can be heated by electrical energy.

[0050] The drying assembly 40 provided in this application embodiment also includes an air duct 3, into which air heated by the heating element 2 can enter.

[0051] For example, the air duct 3 includes an air inlet 301, and a fan 1 is disposed at the air inlet 301. The fan 1 can blow air into the air duct 3 through the air inlet 301. A heating element 2 is disposed on the side of the fan 1 facing the air inlet 301, so that the heating element 2 can heat the air blown by the fan 1 from the air inlet 301 into the air duct 3, forming hot air. Optionally, the heating element 2 can be disposed between the fan 1 and the air duct 3, thereby heating the air entering the air duct 3.

[0052] Optionally, the heating element 2 can be located at the outlet of the fan 1.

[0053] Optionally, the heating element 2 can be located at the air inlet 301.

[0054] Optionally, the heating element 2 may include a heating channel connecting the air inlet 301 and the outlet of the fan 1.

[0055] Optionally, the duct 3 further includes a first air outlet 302 and a second air outlet 303 spaced apart. For example, the first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303 are along a first direction (e.g., Figure 4 The intervals are set in the Z direction. For example, the first direction can be the vertical direction.

[0056] For example, the second air outlet 303 is higher than the first air outlet. In this way, the air duct can blow hot air to positions at different heights through the first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303, so that items at different heights or at different heights can be blown with hot air at the same time, which helps to improve drying efficiency.

[0057] Therefore, the drying component 40 provided in this application is beneficial to improving drying efficiency.

[0058] For example, please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303 can blow hot air onto items to be dried on shelves of different heights.

[0059] For example, the first air outlet 302 can blow hot air toward the items to be dried on the first shelf 31, and the second air outlet 303 can blow hot air toward the items to be dried on the second shelf 32.

[0060] Optionally, at least a portion of the first air outlet 302 is located between the first shelf 31 and the second shelf 32, and the first air outlet 302 is positioned closer to the first shelf 31.

[0061] In this way, the air duct 3 can blow hot air to the items to be dried on the first shelf 31 through the first air outlet 302.

[0062] Optionally, at least a portion of the second air outlet 303 is located between the first shelf 31 and the second shelf 32, and the second air outlet 303 is closer to the second shelf 32.

[0063] In this way, the air duct 3 can blow hot air onto the items to be dried on the second shelf 32 through the second air outlet 303. Optionally, please refer to [further details omitted]. Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The machine body 20 is provided with a first ventilation hole 201 and a second ventilation hole 202. The first ventilation hole 201 is connected to the first air outlet 302, and the second ventilation hole 202 is connected to the second air outlet 303. In this way, the air duct 3 can blow hot air into the machine body 20 through the first ventilation hole 201, and thus directly blow hot air onto the items to be dried on the first shelf 31, thereby improving drying efficiency. Furthermore, the air duct 3 can blow hot air into the machine body 20 through the second ventilation hole 202, and thus directly blow hot air onto the items to be dried on the second shelf 32, thereby improving drying efficiency.

[0064] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 4 and Figure 5 The opening direction of the air inlet 301 is perpendicular to the opening direction of the first air outlet 302. For example, the opening direction of both the air inlet 301 and the first air outlet 302 is perpendicular to the first direction (the interval direction between the first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303).

[0065] The opening direction of the air inlet 301 can be parallel to... Figure 4 In the Y direction, the opening direction of the first air outlet 302 can be parallel to... Figure 5 The X direction in the equation.

[0066] In this way, the air duct 3 can change the airflow direction of the hot air, thus adapting to the structure and spatial layout of the cleaning machine 100, making it highly adaptable.

[0067] Optionally, the opening direction of the first air outlet 302 is the same as the opening direction of the second air outlet 303.

[0068] Optionally, the diameter of the air inlet 301 is larger than the diameters of the first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303, that is, the opening area of ​​the air inlet 301 is larger than the opening areas of the first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303. The duct 3 includes a variable-diameter air duct 304, which is located between the air inlet 301 and the first air outlet 302, and between the air inlet 301 and the second air outlet 303. In this way, the hot air entering the duct 3 from the air inlet 301 can increase its velocity after passing through the variable-diameter air duct 304, thereby increasing the velocity of the hot air discharged through the first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303.

[0069] Optionally, the variable diameter air duct 304 is directly connected to the air inlet 301.

[0070] In some embodiments, the diameter of the second air outlet 303 is smaller than the diameter of the first air outlet 302, that is, the opening area of ​​the second air outlet 303 is smaller than the opening area of ​​the first air outlet 302. Since hot air has a lower density and is more likely to flow upwards, the drying assembly 40 of this application embodiment makes the diameter of the second air outlet 303 smaller than the diameter of the first air outlet 302, so that hot air can be easily discharged from the lower-height first air outlet.

[0071] The inventors discovered that the air inside the body 20 is humid, and the air inside the body 20 flows back to the air inlet 301, which can easily damage the fan 1 and the heating element 2.

[0072] In some embodiments, the duct 3 further includes a backflow prevention duct 305, which is located between the air inlet 301 and the first air outlet 302. This helps to prevent air inside the body 20 from flowing back from the first air outlet to the air inlet 301 when the fan is not working, thereby improving safety.

[0073] Optionally, the backflow prevention duct 305 includes a bend 3052, which can prevent air backflow.

[0074] Optionally, the variable diameter air duct 304 is located between the anti-backflow air duct 305 and the air inlet 301.

[0075] The anti-backflow air duct 305 includes a first air duct section 3051, a bend section 3052, and a second air duct section 3053 connected in sequence. The first air duct section 3051 is connected to the air inlet 301, and the second air duct section 3053 is connected to the first air outlet 302.

[0076] Optionally, the first air duct section 3051 and the second air duct section 3053 are parallel.

[0077] Optionally, both the first air duct section 3051 and the second air duct section 3053 extend in the vertical direction (first direction).

[0078] Please continue reading. Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the duct 3 includes at least two second air outlets 303, that is, there are multiple second air outlets 303.

[0079] In some examples, at least two second air outlets 303 may be along a second direction (e.g. Figure 4 The X-direction interval is set, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0080] In this way, the drying component 40 provided in this application embodiment is conducive to further increasing the air blowing position of the air duct 3, so that more parts of the items to be dried can be blown by hot air at the same time, which is conducive to further improving the drying efficiency.

[0081] In other examples, at least two second air outlets 303 are along the first direction (e.g., Figure 4 (Z-direction) interval settings.

[0082] Similarly, this setup allows for a greater number of air duct positions, enabling more areas of the items to be dried to be simultaneously exposed to hot air, which further improves drying efficiency.

[0083] For example, the first direction can be vertical, meaning that at least two second air outlets 303 are at different heights. This arrangement allows the air duct 3 to blow hot air to more positions at different heights, enabling more positions at different heights of the items to be dried, or more items at different heights, to be simultaneously exposed to hot air, thus improving drying efficiency.

[0084] In some other embodiments, at least two second air outlets 303 are spaced apart along both the first and second directions. Similarly, this arrangement helps to further increase the airflow position of the air duct 3, allowing more areas of the items to be dried to be simultaneously exposed to hot air, which helps to further improve drying efficiency.

[0085] Please continue reading. Figure 5 In some embodiments, the duct 3 includes an extension duct 306 located between the air inlet 301 and the second air outlet 303, through which hot air at the air inlet 301 can flow to the second air outlet 303.

[0086] Optionally, the extended air duct 306 is connected to the anti-backflow air duct 305. Hot air at the air inlet 301 can enter the extended air duct 306 through the anti-backflow air duct 305, and then flow to the second air outlet 303 through the extended air duct 306.

[0087] Optionally, the extended air duct 306 is connected to the bend 3052 of the anti-backflow air duct 305 and the connection point of the second air duct section 3053.

[0088] Optionally, the extended air duct 306 corresponds to the second air duct section 3053. The extended air duct 306 and the second air duct section 3053 extend in the same direction.

[0089] Please continue reading. Figure 5 In some embodiments, the inner wall of the blower duct is provided with a diversion section 4, which is located at the connection between the extended air duct 306 and the anti-backflow air duct 305.

[0090] Optionally, the diversion section 4 protrudes towards the bend 3052 of the anti-backflow duct 305, and the bend 3052 includes a section along a first direction (e.g., Figure 5 The first edge 3054 and the second edge 3055 are spaced apart in the Z direction. Along the first direction, the diversion part 4 is located between the first edge 3054 and the second edge 3055.

[0091] In this way, the diversion section 4 can disperse the hot air at the bend section 3052 into two parts, one part can flow to the first air outlet 302 and the other part can flow to the second air outlet, so that both the first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303 can blow out hot air.

[0092] Optionally, the dimension of the diverter 4 in the first direction gradually decreases along the direction close to the bend 3052.

[0093] In this way, the diversion section 4 can guide the hot air of the bending section 3052, making it easier for the hot air of the bending section 3052 to be dispersed into two parts.

[0094] In some embodiments, the side of the diverter 4 facing the second air outlet 303 is a concave arc surface. In this way, the diverter 4 can make it easier for hot air to flow towards the second air outlet 303, thereby improving the airflow guiding effect.

[0095] In some embodiments, the side of the diverter 4 facing the first air outlet 302 is a concave arc surface. In this way, the diverter 4 can make it easier for hot air to flow towards the first air outlet 302, thereby improving the airflow guiding effect.

[0096] In some embodiments, the sides of the diverter 4 facing the second air outlet 303 and the sides facing the first air outlet 302 are both concave arc surfaces. In this way, the diverter 4 can make it easier for hot air to flow towards the second air outlet 303 and the first air outlet 302, thereby improving the airflow guiding effect.

[0097] Please continue reading. Figure 5In some embodiments, the first edge 3054 is closer to the first air outlet 302 than the second edge 3055. That is, the edge of the bent portion 3052 facing the first air outlet 302 is the second edge 3055, and the edge of the bent portion 3052 facing the second air outlet 303 is the first edge.

[0098] Optionally, the opening area of ​​the first air outlet 302 is smaller than the opening area of ​​the second air outlet 303, and along the first direction, the distance between the diversion part 4 and the first edge 3054 is smaller than the distance between the diversion part 4 and the second edge 3055.

[0099] Optionally, the area of ​​the first air outlet 302 is larger than the area of ​​the second air outlet 303, and along the first direction, the distance between the diversion part 4 and the first edge 3054 is greater than the distance between the diversion part 4 and the second edge 3055.

[0100] Optionally, the area of ​​the first air outlet 302 is equal to the area of ​​the second air outlet 303, and along the first direction, the distance between the diversion part 4 and the first edge 3054 is equal to the distance between the diversion part 4 and the second edge 3055.

[0101] In this way, the drying component 40 can distribute hot air as evenly as possible to the first air outlet 302 and the second air outlet 303, which is beneficial to improving the drying effect.

[0102] Please continue reading. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The drying assembly 40 may include a mounting hole 307, through which the drying assembly 40 can be connected to the body 20.

[0103] Optionally, mounting hole 307 is provided on the blower duct.

[0104] It is understood that the cleaning machine 100 provided in this application embodiment has the same or similar technical effects as the drying component 40 in any of the above embodiments, and will not be described again here.

[0105] The above description is merely a specific 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 drying assembly, characterized by, include: The air duct includes an air inlet, a first air outlet, and a second air outlet; A fan is provided at the air inlet and is used to blow air into the duct. A heating element for heating the air entering the duct; The second air outlet is positioned higher than the first air outlet.

2. The drying assembly of claim 1, wherein, The duct includes at least two second air outlets.

3. The drying assembly of claim 2, wherein, At least two of the second air outlets are at different heights.

4. The drying assembly of claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the second air outlet is smaller than that of the first air outlet.

5. The drying assembly of claim 1, wherein, A backflow prevention duct is provided between the air inlet and the first air outlet.

6. The drying assembly of claim 5, wherein, The anti-backflow air duct includes a bend.

7. A cleaning machine characterized by, Includes the drying component as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The cleaning machine of claim 7, wherein, The cleaning machine also includes a first shelf and a second shelf, the second shelf being higher than the first shelf, at least a portion of the second air outlet being located between the first shelf and the second shelf, and the second air outlet being closer to the second shelf.

9. The cleaning machine of claim 8, wherein, At least a portion of the first air outlet is located between the first shelf and the second shelf, and the first air outlet is positioned closer to the first shelf.

10. The cleaning machine of claim 8, wherein, The cleaning machine also includes a first spray assembly corresponding to the first shelf and a second spray assembly corresponding to the second shelf.

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