Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides clothes treatment equipment which comprises a machine shell, at least two barrel assemblies, a connecting piece and a transportation bolt, the machine shell comprises a rear supporting beam, the at least two barrel assemblies are arranged in the machine shell in the left-right direction, at least part of the connecting piece is connected with the at least two barrel assemblies, and the transportation bolt is connected with the rear supporting beam and the connecting piece. And the rear ends of the at least two outer cylinders are connected together through a connecting piece to form an integral structure. According to the connecting mode, the multiple outer barrels can be fixed as a whole in the transportation process, the transportation bolts are directly connected with the rear supporting beams and the connecting pieces, the situation that the transportation bolts penetrate through the outer barrels and are connected to the front reinforcing pieces in the prior art is not needed, the length of the transportation bolts is shortened, and therefore the problem that the length of the transportation bolts is too long is avoided. The shorter transportation bolt not only reduces the material cost, but also reduces the structural instability and the installation complexity possibly caused by the overlong transportation bolt.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Clothing processing equipment, such as washing machines and dryers, are common household appliances in modern life. Their main function is to wash, spin-dry, and dry clothes to meet people's needs for cleaning and caring for their garments. With technological advancements and the diversification of user demands, the structure of clothing processing equipment is constantly being optimized and innovated. Among these innovations, multi-drum component clothing processing equipment has emerged, such as twin-drum washing machines, which integrate and optimize multiple functions by incorporating two independent drum components within a single unit.

[0003] To reduce swaying of the cylinder assembly during handling and transportation, related technologies typically install multiple transport bolts on each cylinder assembly. However, this approach requires a large number of bolts for each cylinder assembly, which not only increases the number of parts and installation steps but also makes the overall structure complex and cumbersome, while also increasing production costs and assembly difficulty. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a garment processing device that aims to improve the problem of cumbersome installation of transport bolts for multi-cylinder components in garment processing devices.

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device, including:

[0006] The casing, including the rear support beam;

[0007] At least two cylindrical assemblies are disposed within the housing in a left-right direction;

[0008] A connector, at least a portion of which connects at least two of the cylindrical body assemblies; and

[0009] Transport bolts are used to connect the rear support beam to the connector.

[0010] In some embodiments, the cylindrical assembly includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the outer cylinder;

[0011] The connector is integrally formed with at least two of the outer cylinders.

[0012] In some of these embodiments, each of the outer cylinders includes:

[0013] The front cylinder, wherein at least two adjacent front cylinders are integral components; and

[0014] The rear cylinder is connected to the rear end of the front cylinder;

[0015] The connector connects two adjacent rear cylinders.

[0016] In some embodiments, the connector is connected between the backs of two adjacent rear cylinders;

[0017] The rear support beam and the connector are arranged opposite to each other in the front-to-back direction;

[0018] The two ends of the transport bolt are detachably connected to the connector and the rear support beam, respectively.

[0019] In some embodiments, a plurality of transport bolts are provided, and the plurality of transport bolts are spaced apart along the extension direction of the rear support beam.

[0020] In some embodiments, the rear support beam extends along the height direction; or,

[0021] In the vertical plane, the rear support beam extends along a direction that makes an arbitrary angle with the height direction.

[0022] In some embodiments, the housing further includes:

[0023] Supporting framework;

[0024] A front reinforcing plate is connected to the front side of the support frame; and

[0025] The rear reinforcing plate is connected to the rear side of the support frame and is disposed opposite to the front reinforcing plate;

[0026] The two ends of the rear support beam are respectively connected to the support frame and the rear reinforcing plate.

[0027] In some embodiments, the support frame includes:

[0028] Square base;

[0029] Four vertical beams, the lower ends of which are connected to the four corners of the square base;

[0030] A square connecting frame is connected to the upper ends of the four vertical beams;

[0031] The upper and lower ends of the rear support beam are respectively connected to the square connecting frame and the rear reinforcing plate.

[0032] In some embodiments, the front drum has a first transport hole, and the rear drum has a second transport hole; wherein, the garment handling device further includes:

[0033] The transport support rod is connected at both ends to the front reinforcing plate and the rear reinforcing plate, and the transport support rod passes through the first transport hole and the second transport hole.

[0034] In some embodiments, the front reinforcing plate or the rear reinforcing plate has a through hole that extends in a left-right direction, and the end of the transport support rod is limited to fit the through hole.

[0035] In some embodiments, there are two outer cylinders arranged in a left-right direction, and the whole formed by the two outer cylinders has a vertical dividing plane perpendicular to the left-right direction; there are two transport support rods arranged symmetrically about the vertical dividing plane.

[0036] In some of these embodiments, it also includes:

[0037] Multiple shock absorbers are connected at both ends to the square base and the outer cylinder, respectively, and the multiple shock absorbers are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the whole formed by the two outer cylinders;

[0038] The transport support rod is located on the side of the outer cylinder where the shock absorber is connected.

[0039] In this embodiment, the rear ends of at least two outer cylinders are connected together by a connector to form a single integral structure. This connection method allows multiple outer cylinders to be fixed as a whole during transportation. The connector, acting as an intermediate component, connects the rear ends of at least two outer cylinders to transport bolts. The two ends of the transport bolts are respectively connected to the rear support beam of the housing and the connector, thereby fixing the outer cylinders as a whole within the housing. This design simplifies the bolt installation method, eliminating the need for individual transport bolts for each outer cylinder. Only a small number of transport bolts are required to fix the entire structure, reducing structural complexity and cost.

[0040] Furthermore, the transport bolts directly connect to the rear support beam and connectors, eliminating the need to pass through the outer cylinder and connect to the front reinforcement as in related technologies. This shortens the length of the transport bolts and avoids the problem of excessively long transport bolts. Shorter transport bolts not only reduce material costs but also reduce structural instability and installation complexity that could result from excessively long transport bolts.

[0041] Shorter transport bolts exhibit superior structural stability compared to longer ones. Longer transport bolts are more prone to bending deformation under stress, while shorter bolts, due to their shorter length, are better able to resist bending moments and maintain structural rigidity. This rigidity makes transport bolts less susceptible to damage from external forces during handling and transportation.

[0042] This embodiment uses connectors and transport bolts to effectively secure the garment processing equipment with multiple outer cylinders, preventing the outer cylinders from shaking during transportation, thus improving the transportation safety of the garment processing equipment and protecting its internal structure. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, 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.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective structural diagram of the clothing processing equipment in the picture;

[0046] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram of the clothing processing equipment in the picture;

[0047] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Another perspective structural diagram of the clothing processing equipment.

[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0049] 100. Garment handling equipment; 10. Housing; 11. Rear support beam; 12. Support frame; 121. Square base; 122. Vertical beam; 123. Square connecting frame; 13. Front reinforcing plate; 14. Rear reinforcing plate; 14a. Through hole; 2. Cylinder assembly; 20. Outer cylinder; 20a. Garment loading / unloading port; 21. Front cylinder; 22. Rear cylinder; 30. Connecting piece; 40. Transport bolt; 50. Transport support rod; 60. Shock absorber; 70. Suspension spring. Detailed Implementation

[0050] 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.

[0051] Please see Figure 1This application provides a garment processing device 100, which refers to a device used in homes and laundries to wash and dry clothes and remove wrinkles from them. It includes various types, such as washing machines, dryers, washer-dryer combos, garment care machines, and steam irons.

[0052] The main function of the garment processing equipment 100 is to provide solutions for cleaning and caring for garments. Through different programs and functions, such as washing, rinsing, spin-drying, and drying, it keeps garments clean and tidy. This application uses a washing machine with drum assembly 2 as a specific application example for illustration. The technical solution is also applicable to other types of garment processing equipment 100, such as dryers and washer-dryer combos.

[0053] Single-drum washing machines are increasingly unable to meet consumers' demands for efficient, energy-saving, and personalized washing. Different materials, colors, and levels of soiling require different washing methods and conditions. Therefore, multi-drum washing machines have emerged. These machines typically feature two or more independent drum units, each capable of operating independently, allowing for the simultaneous handling of different types or levels of soiling in clothing. With its unique structural design and operation, it provides users with a more efficient and flexible clothing handling solution.

[0054] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the garment processing device 100 includes a housing 10 and at least two cylindrical assemblies 2 disposed within the housing 10. The housing 10 constitutes the outer shell and support structure of the garment processing device 100, and is mainly responsible for housing and protecting the internal cylindrical assemblies 2 and other key components. The housing 10 is typically made of robust and durable materials, such as metals (e.g., cold-rolled steel plates, aluminum alloys, etc.) or high-strength plastics (e.g., polycarbonate, glass fiber reinforced plastics, etc.). These materials not only provide sufficient structural strength but also effectively resist external physical impacts and environmental corrosion, ensuring the long-term stable operation of the garment processing device 100.

[0055] The casing 10 can be designed as a cube, cuboid, or other suitable shape according to actual needs to optimize the use of internal space and appearance design.

[0056] At least two tubular components 2 are disposed within the housing 10, and the garment loading / unloading ports 20a of the at least two tubular components 2 face the same side, which can be the front side of the garment processing device 100, i.e., the garment processing device 100 is a front-opening garment processing device 100. The at least two tubular components 2 can be arranged along the left-right direction BB of the housing 10. For example, when the number of tubular components 2 is set to two, the garment processing device 100 is a double-tubular component 2 device, which is suitable for use scenarios with limited space, and the two tubular components 2 are arranged along the left-right direction BB of the housing 10, i.e., the two tubular components 2 are arranged side by side along the left-right direction BB of the housing 10.

[0057] This application does not strictly limit the specific arrangement of the cylindrical components 2. The key is that at least two of the cylindrical components 2 must be arranged along the left-right direction (BB). This aims to ensure basic operational convenience and space utilization efficiency. Based on this, other arrangements of the cylindrical components 2 can be flexibly selected according to actual usage needs and space conditions. For example, when there are four cylindrical components 2, two can be arranged along the left-right direction (BB), and the other two can be placed above the first two, i.e., the four cylindrical components 2 are arranged in a rectangular array. However, regardless of the arrangement method, the principle that at least two cylindrical components 2 must be arranged along the left-right direction (BB) must be satisfied. In other embodiments, the number of cylindrical components 2 can also be three, five, or six, and the number of cylindrical components 2 can be set according to actual needs.

[0058] During the handling and transportation of the garment processing equipment 100, insufficient stability of the cylinder assembly 2 may lead to collisions between cylinder assemblies 2, or even damage to the internal mechanical structure or electronic components. Therefore, the stability of the cylinder assembly 2 is crucial to the safety of the entire garment processing equipment 100 during handling and transportation. Generally, transport bolts 40 can be used to prevent the cylinder assembly 2 from colliding or being squeezed by external components (such as doors, rear doors, etc.) during transportation, thereby protecting these components from damage. Based on this, the following embodiments will focus on describing how to limit the swaying of the cylinder assembly 2 by optimizing the connection method of the transport bolts 40, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the garment processing equipment 100 during handling and transportation. Understandably, the transport bolts 40 will be removed after the garment processing equipment 100 is transported and moved to the applicable location.

[0059] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, at least the cylinder assembly 2 is disposed within the housing 10. The central axes of the two outer cylinders 20 are both arranged in the front-to-back direction. The garment handling device 100 also includes a connector 30 and a transport bolt 40. At least a portion of the connector 30 is connected to at least two cylinder assemblies 2. The connector 30 can be a single component or a complex structure composed of multiple sub-components. The connector 30 is partially or entirely connected to at least two cylinder assemblies 2. The housing 10 includes a rear support beam 11, which is located closer to the bottom of the cylinder assembly 2 than the garment loading / unloading port 20a. At least a portion of the connector 30 connects the rear ends of at least two cylinder assemblies 2 together to form an integral structure. This connection method allows at least two cylinder assemblies 2 to be fixed as a whole during transportation. The transport bolt 40 connects the rear support beam 11 and the connector 30. The transport bolt 40 can effectively limit the swaying of the outer cylinders 20 in all directions, thereby fixing at least two cylinder assemblies 2 as a whole within the housing 10. This design simplifies the installation of the transport bolts 40, eliminating the need to set up transport bolts 40 individually for each cylinder assembly 2. Only a small number of transport bolts 40 are needed to fix the entire structure, reducing structural complexity and cost.

[0060] It should be noted that the design location of the connector is flexible; the connector can be attached to the rear end, front end, or middle section of at least two cylindrical components 2. The rear end can be the portion of the cylindrical component 2 near the bottom, the front end can be the outer area of ​​the cylindrical component 2 near the front cover, and the middle section covers the entire area from the rear end to the front end. This connection method provides diverse options for the arrangement of the connector.

[0061] Furthermore, the transport bolt 40 directly connects to the rear support beam 11 and the connector 30, eliminating the need to pass through the cylinder assembly 2 and connect to the front reinforcement as in related technologies. This shortens the bolt length and avoids the problem of excessively long transport bolts 40. The shorter transport bolt 40 not only reduces material costs but also minimizes structural instability and installation complexity that could result from excessively long transport bolts 40.

[0062] The shorter transport bolt 40 exhibits better structural stability than the longer transport bolt 40. The longer transport bolt 40 is more prone to bending deformation under stress, while the shorter transport bolt 40, due to its shorter length, is better able to resist bending moments and maintain structural rigidity. This rigidity makes the transport bolt 40 less susceptible to damage from external forces during handling and transportation.

[0063] In this embodiment, the connecting piece 30 and the transport bolt 40 effectively fix the garment processing device 100 with at least two cylinder assemblies 2, preventing the cylinders from shaking during transportation, improving the transportation safety of the garment processing device 100, and protecting the internal structure of the device.

[0064] Understandably, at least a portion of the connector 30 connects to at least two tube assemblies 2. That is, if the garment processing equipment 100 is equipped with four tube assemblies 2 arranged in a rectangular array, i.e., viewed from the front of the garment processing equipment 100, the four tube assemblies 2 are arranged in two rows and two columns, in one configuration, only one connector 30 may be provided, with one connector 30 connecting the four tube assemblies 2, so that the four outer tubes 20 form an integral structure; in another configuration, two connectors 30 may be provided, with two connectors 30 respectively connecting to two adjacent tube assemblies 2 arranged in the left and right directions, i.e., the four tube assemblies 2 are divided into two groups, each group containing two tube assemblies 2, and each group of tube assemblies 2 is connected to one connector 30. The advantage of this design is that it improves the flexibility and redundancy of the connection. Even if one connector 30 has a problem, the other group of connectors 30 can still maintain the stability of the outer tubes 20.

[0065] In some embodiments, each drum assembly 2 includes an outer drum 20 and an inner drum. The inner drum is rotatably mounted inside the outer drum 20 via bearings or similar devices. Both the outer drum 20 and the inner drum are cylindrical, with the diameter of the inner drum being smaller than the inner diameter of the outer drum 20 to ensure that the inner drum can rotate freely within the outer drum 20. The inner drum has a garment handling chamber capable of accommodating garments and rotating to perform washing, dehydration, and drying operations. The inner drum is typically made of stainless steel, which not only has good corrosion resistance but also can withstand the centrifugal force generated by the garments during rotation. The outer drum 20 serves to house and support the inner drum and can be made of high-strength plastic.

[0066] During the handling and transportation of the garment processing equipment 100, restricting the movement of the outer cylinder 20 indirectly restricts the movement of the inner cylinder. Fixing the outer cylinder 20 effectively reduces the swaying of the inner cylinder, thereby protecting the structural integrity of the cylinder assembly 2. The connector 30 can be integrally formed with at least two outer cylinders 20. This integrally formed connector 30 and at least two outer cylinders 20 form a single structure, avoiding structural instability caused by assembly gaps or looseness between the connector 30 and the outer cylinders 20. This design significantly enhances the stability of the garment processing equipment during operation, reducing the risk of damage due to vibration or impact. It also eliminates the assembly steps between the connector 30 and the outer cylinders 20, reducing the complexity and time cost of manual operation.

[0067] In other embodiments, the connector 30 can also be a separate component, manufactured separately from the outer cylinder 20, and then assembled with at least two outer cylinders 20 by means of threaded connection, welding, snap-fit ​​connection, etc. For example, the connector 30 has threaded holes on both sides along the left-right direction BB, and the outer cylinder 20 has corresponding connection holes. The connector 30 is connected to at least two outer cylinders 20 by bolts. The shape and size of the connector 30 are designed according to the rear end structure of the outer cylinder 20 to ensure the tightness and reliability of the connection. The connector 30 is typically made of high-strength metal materials (such as aluminum alloy or steel) to ensure that it has sufficient mechanical strength to withstand the weight of the outer cylinder 20 and external forces during transportation. For example, the connector 30 is a connecting metal plate of a certain thickness, which is fitted to connect at least two outer cylinders 20.

[0068] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, specifically, the housing 10 includes a support frame 12, a front reinforcing plate 13, and a rear reinforcing plate 14. The support frame 12 is equivalent to the skeleton of the housing 10, and is generally square in shape. It is typically made of high-strength metal materials (such as steel or aluminum alloy) to provide sufficient mechanical strength and rigidity. The front reinforcing plate 13 is connected to the front side of the support frame 12 and can enhance the structural strength of the front end of the housing 10. The front reinforcing plate 13 can be made of sheet metal (such as galvanized steel sheet or aluminum alloy sheet). The rear reinforcing plate 14 is connected to the rear side of the support frame 12 and is arranged opposite to the front reinforcing plate 13. The rear reinforcing plate 14 can enhance the structural strength of the rear end of the housing 10. The rear reinforcing plate 14 is also made of sheet metal (such as galvanized steel sheet or aluminum alloy sheet) and has good strength and corrosion resistance. The front reinforcing plate 13 and the rear reinforcing plate 14 can be fixed to the support frame 12 by welding or bolting. The provision of the front reinforcing plate 13 and the rear reinforcing plate 14 can improve the overall rigidity of the housing 10.

[0069] It should be noted that the front reinforcing plate 13 and the rear reinforcing plate 14 are respectively installed on the front and rear sides of the support frame 12, serving to enhance the structural strength of the front and rear ends of the housing 10, and are both rectangular in shape. However, the front reinforcing plate 13 and the rear reinforcing plate 14 do not completely cover the front and rear sides of the support frame 12. The front reinforcing plate 13 and the rear reinforcing plate 14 have a certain height along the height direction AA, but the height only covers part of the frame surface, thus leaving enough space for operators to access the outer cylinder 20 and the transport bolts 40, thereby facilitating the installation or removal of the transport bolts 40.

[0070] The rear support beam 11 is connected to the support frame 12 and the rear reinforcing plate 14 at both ends, so that the force on the outer cylinder 20 can be directly transmitted to the rear support beam 11 through the transport bolts 40, and then distributed to the support frame 12 and the rear reinforcing plate 14. This allows the rear support beam 11 to effectively absorb and disperse the vibration generated by the outer cylinder 20 during transportation. The two ends of the rear support beam 11 can be connected to the support frame 12 and the rear reinforcing plate 14 through bolts, and multiple connection points can be set along the left and right direction BB of the rear support beam 11, so that the load borne by each connection point is relatively small, thereby reducing the wear of parts.

[0071] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, the support frame 12 further includes a square base 121, four vertical beams 122, and a square connecting frame 123. The square base 121 is the bottom structure of the support frame 12, and its square shape serves to bear the weight of the entire equipment. It provides a stable support foundation for the support frame 12, ensuring that the equipment remains stable during placement and operation. Drainage pipes and water inlet pipes can be installed on the square base 121. It can be made of high-strength metal materials (such as steel or aluminum alloy) and has good load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance. The lower ends of the four vertical beams 122 are connected to the four corners of the square base 121, providing vertical support. The structural design of the vertical beams 122 provides sufficient installation space for the components inside the housing 10. The square connecting frame 123 is connected to the upper ends of the four vertical beams 122. The square connecting frame 123 is square in shape and made of high-strength metal materials. Its connection with the vertical beams 122 forms a stable top structure, significantly enhancing the overall rigidity of the support frame 12.

[0072] The rear support beam 11 is connected at its upper and lower ends to the square connecting frame 123 and the rear reinforcing plate 14, respectively. The rear support beam 11 not only serves to connect the transport bolts 40 and transmit force, but also significantly enhances the stability of the rear of the casing 10 and improves its structural strength. Even after the transport bolts 40 are removed, the rear support beam 11 continues to provide support and reinforcement to the support frame 12, ensuring the overall stability of the equipment during operation. This design allows the rear support beam 11 to play a crucial structural support role throughout the entire lifespan of the equipment. During transportation, it not only limits the swaying of the outer cylinder 20 through its cooperation with the transport bolts 40, preventing structural damage caused by external forces, but also effectively disperses vibrations and impacts generated during normal operation, reducing the impact of these forces on the outer cylinder 20 and other critical components. This extends the service life of the equipment and reduces the risk of failure due to structural loosening or damage.

[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the connector 30 is disposed at the rear end of at least two outer tubes 20. Each outer tube 20 includes a front tube 21 and a rear tube 22. The front tube 21 has a clothing inlet, and the rear tube 22 is connected to the rear end of the front tube 21. The front tube 21 and the rear tube 22 are coaxially arranged, and the rear tube 22 and the front tube 21 together form the receiving space of the inner tube. At least two adjacent front tubes 21 are integral components. The front tubes 21 are made of high-strength plastic and are integrally injection molded to form a single component. This design not only reduces assembly steps but also improves the connection strength between the front tubes 21. It should be noted that in this embodiment, each rear tube 22 is installed separately with one front tube 21. First, the sealing performance of the connection between the rear tube 22 and the front tube 21 is crucial, especially in environments involving water flow and detergent. The split design allows for precise adjustment of the rear tube 22 during assembly to ensure a tight and reliable connection with the front tube 21.

[0074] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The connector 30 connects two adjacent rear cylinders 22. Since the front cylinder 21 is integrally injection molded, and the connector 30 further restricts the adjacent rear cylinders 22, this design makes the two adjacent outer cylinders 20 more stable in overall structure. The integral design of the front cylinder 21 provides stability at the front end, while the rear cylinders 22, fixed by the connector 30, further enhance the stability at the rear end. This combined front and rear design improves the anti-sway capability of the outer cylinders 20 during transportation.

[0075] In other embodiments, at least two adjacent rear tubing 22 are integral components. This integral design allows for a tighter structural connection between adjacent tubing 22, enhancing overall stability. During operation of the garment handling equipment, especially under high-speed rotation or vibration conditions, this tight connection effectively reduces the relative displacement between at least two adjacent rear tubing 22, thereby reducing noise and vibration caused by structural loosening and improving the smoothness of equipment operation. Alternatively, the front tubing 21 and rear tubing 22 can be integral components. This integral design eliminates the assembly gap between the front tubing 21 and rear tubing 22, providing better sealing performance and preventing leakage of water, detergent, or other liquids.

[0076] In some embodiments, the connector 30 is connected between the backs of two adjacent rear cylinders 22. Specifically, the connector 30 can fit tightly against the backs of two adjacent rear cylinders 22 and cover the gap between the two adjacent rear cylinders 22, so that the adjacent outer cylinders 20 form a tighter whole in structure, which significantly improves the overall stability and structural strength of the two adjacent outer cylinders 20.

[0077] Furthermore, the rear support beam 11 and the connecting piece 30 are arranged opposite each other in the front-to-back direction, allowing the transport bolts 40 to connect them in a straight line. This straight alignment design ensures more direct and uniform force transmission, avoiding stress concentration in the structure caused by force skew. During handling and transportation, the external force on the outer cylinder 20 can be directly transmitted to the rear support beam 11 through the transport bolts 40, effectively limiting the swaying of the outer cylinder 20 and enhancing the stability of the overall structure. During assembly, the installation of the transport bolts 40 is more convenient and intuitive. Assemblers can easily install the transport bolts 40 to the preset connection positions without complex alignment operations, thereby improving assembly efficiency and accuracy.

[0078] The two ends of the transport bolt 40 are detachably connected to the connector 30 and the rear support beam 11, respectively. This detachable connection makes the installation and removal of the transport bolt 40 very convenient. When the garment processing equipment 100 needs to be transported or moved, the operator can quickly install the transport bolt 40 without complicated tools or operating procedures.

[0079] Specifically, the transport bolt 40 can be connected to the middle of the connector 30. Understandably, the connector 30 has a front fixing hole, and one end of the transport bolt 40 is installed in the front fixing hole. Correspondingly, the rear support beam 11 has a rear fixing hole, and the other end of the transport bolt 40 is installed in the rear fixing hole. The centers of the front fixing hole and the rear fixing hole are located on the same horizontal line. The transport bolt 40 has an external thread at one end, an internal thread on the wall of the front fixing hole, and a bolt shank with a bolt head at the other end. The outer diameter of the bolt head is larger than the outer diameter of the bolt shank and larger than the diameter of the rear fixing hole, allowing the bolt head to abut against the side of the rear support beam 11 away from the outer cylinder 20. A gasket, which can be a rubber shock-absorbing gasket, can be installed between the bolt head and the rear support beam 11 to absorb vibrations generated during transportation, further improving the stability of the equipment and reducing noise.

[0080] In other embodiments, quick-release or elastic snap-fit ​​connections can also be used, and the connection method that is easy to disassemble can be selected according to the external forces that the outer cylinder 20 may bear during transportation.

[0081] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 4To improve the stability of the transport bolts 40 connection, multiple transport bolts 40 can be provided, arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the rear support beam 11. Using multiple transport bolts 40 can evenly distribute the shaking generated during the transportation and handling of the outer cylinder 20 to multiple connection points. Compared to a single transport bolt 40, this design can significantly reduce the risk of structural deformation or damage due to excessive local stress, and reduce fatigue of the transport bolts 40 caused by vibration. The spaced arrangement of multiple transport bolts 40 can effectively absorb and disperse the vibration generated during transportation; that is, the force borne by each transport bolt 40 is relatively small, thereby improving the overall structural stability.

[0082] Furthermore, the spaced arrangement of multiple transport bolts 40 provides structural redundancy. Even if one or more transport bolts 40 become loose or damaged due to accidents, the other transport bolts 40 can still continue to function to ensure the outer cylinder 20 is secured.

[0083] In some embodiments, the rear support beam 11 extends along the height direction AA, directly transmitting force from the outer cylinder 20 to the square base 121 at the bottom, forming a straight force transmission path. This design significantly improves the vertical stability of the housing 10 and reduces structural deformation or swaying caused by external forces. Alternatively, in the vertical plane, the rear support beam 11 extends at any angle to the height direction AA. In some cases, the structural design of the equipment may require the rear support beam 11 to extend at a specific tilt angle to accommodate different outer cylinder 20 layouts or space constraints.

[0084] For example, when at least two outer cylinders 20 are arranged in the left-right direction BB within the housing 10, and the length of the housing 10 in the left-right direction BB is greater than its height in the height direction AA, the rear support beam 11 extends vertically in the height direction AA, with the shortest connection path, enabling it to directly transmit force from the outer cylinders 20 to the square base 121 at the bottom. This straight path reduces force transmission loss and significantly enhances the stability of the rear of the housing 10. Furthermore, since the outer cylinders 20 are arranged in the left-right direction BB, the left-right direction BB of the housing 10 is relatively long, and its middle part is prone to becoming a structural weak point when under stress. The rear support beam 11 is approximately located in the middle of the support frame 12 in the left-right direction BB. The rear support beam 11 can provide additional support for the crossbeam, thereby enhancing the bending resistance of the square connecting frame 123 and the overall structural stability.

[0085] For example, when at least two outer cylinders 20 are arranged within the housing 10 along the height direction AA, and the length of the housing 10 in the left-right direction BB is less than the height along the height direction AA, the rear support beam 11 extends in the vertical plane at an arbitrary angle to the height direction AA. For example, the rear support beam 11 can be set at 90 degrees and connected to two adjacent vertical beams 122 along the left-right direction BB, so that the rear support beam 11 and the support frame 12 form a short and stable connection relationship.

[0086] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the front cylinder 21 has a first transport hole, and the rear cylinder 22 has a second transport hole. The garment handling device 100 also includes a transport support rod 50, whose two ends are connected to the front reinforcing plate 13 and the rear reinforcing plate 14, respectively, forming a stable support running through the front-to-back direction of the device. Simultaneously, the transport support rod 50 passes through the front cylinder 21 (first transport hole) and the rear cylinder 22 (second transport hole) of the outer cylinder 20. When the outer cylinder 20 is subjected to external force (such as vibration or impact), the transport support rod 50 applies a reaction force through its connection point with the outer cylinder 20 (transport hole), thereby limiting the movement of the outer cylinder 20 in the left-to-right direction BB. Since the two ends of the transport support rod 50 are fixed to the front and rear reinforcing plates 14, it can transmit the force on the outer cylinder 20 to the entire housing 10 structure, rather than relying solely on the rigidity of the outer cylinder 20 itself to resist displacement. The presence of the transport support rod 50 significantly reduces the sway amplitude of the outer cylinder 20 in the left-to-right direction BB. Even if the outer cylinder 20 is subjected to a large external force, the transport support rod 50 can provide stable support through its connection point with the outer cylinder 20, preventing the outer cylinder 20 from shifting or shaking significantly.

[0087] Furthermore, the front reinforcing plate 13 or the rear reinforcing plate 14 has a through hole 14a (e.g., Figure 1 As shown, the through hole 14a extends in the left-right direction BB, and the end of the transport support rod 50 is fitted with the through hole 14a. The design of the through hole 14a provides a margin of movement for the installation and removal of the transport support rod 50. During installation, the end of the transport support rod 50 can be finely adjusted in the left-right direction BB within the through hole 14a, thereby ensuring that the transport support rod 50 can be accurately aligned and fixed with the front reinforcing plate 13 or the rear reinforcing plate 14. This design significantly improves installation flexibility and reduces installation difficulties caused by assembly errors. If it is necessary to disassemble the transport support rod 50, the design of the through hole 14a allows the transport support rod 50 to be easily removed from one side, thereby simplifying the maintenance process.

[0088] Furthermore, the design of the through hole 14a allows the transport support rod 50 to move within a certain range, thereby accommodating outer cylinders 20 of different sizes. This addresses potential dimensional tolerance issues in mass production, ensuring that each piece of equipment achieves optimal assembly results and reducing stress concentration caused by assembly errors or minor displacements during operation.

[0089] Multiple transport support rods 50 can be provided, and the multiple transport support rods 50 are connected at intervals to the outer peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 20. Through multi-point support, the stability of the outer cylinder 20 is significantly improved, reducing the risk of damage to internal components due to vibration or impact.

[0090] In some embodiments, there are two outer cylinders 20 arranged along the left-right direction BB. The whole formed by the two outer cylinders 20 has a vertical dividing plane perpendicular to the left-right direction BB. There are two transport support rods 50 arranged symmetrically about the vertical dividing plane. That is, each outer cylinder 20 is limited by a transport support rod 50. Each transport support rod 50 can independently support and limit the outer cylinder 20, ensuring that the movement of the outer cylinder 20 in the left-right direction BB is effectively controlled, reducing swaying and deviation, and avoiding the stability of the other outer cylinder 20 being affected by the movement of one outer cylinder 20.

[0091] Furthermore, this symmetrical design makes the forces on both sides of the whole formed by the two outer cylinders 20 more even, reducing structural deformation or shaking caused by uneven forces.

[0092] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the garment processing device 100 also includes multiple shock absorbers 60. The two ends of each shock absorber 60 are connected to the square base 121 and the outer cylinder 20. The shock absorbers 60 are connected to the lower part of the outer cylinder 20 and fixed to the square base 121. This design allows the force on the outer cylinder 20 to be transmitted to the square base 121 at the bottom through the shock absorbers 60. The multiple shock absorbers 60 are arranged circumferentially around the entire structure formed by the two outer cylinders 20, effectively absorbing and dispersing the swaying and vibration generated by the outer cylinder 20 in the circumferential direction. Through their elastic properties, the shock absorbers 60 buffer the movement of the outer cylinder 20, reducing the swaying of the outer cylinder 20 caused by unbalanced loads or vibrations during operation.

[0093] The transport support rod 50 is located on the side of the outer cylinder 20 connected to the shock absorber 60, further enhancing the stability of the outer cylinder 20. Since the front cylinder 21 is integrally injection molded, and the rear cylinder 22 is connected via a connector 30, which is fixed to the rear support beam 11 by transport bolts 40, a stable connection is formed between the two adjacent outer cylinders 20. The combined arrangement of the shock absorber 60 and the transport support rod 50 makes the outer cylinder 20 more stable in the circumferential direction. The dual design of the shock absorber 60 and the transport support rod 50 effectively absorbs and disperses vibrations generated during transportation and operation, reducing the impact of vibrations on the outer cylinder 20 and other key components, thereby improving the equipment's vibration resistance.

[0094] Furthermore, the garment handling equipment 100 also includes a suspension spring 70, with its two ends connected to the outer cylinder 20 and the square connecting frame 123, respectively. The suspension spring 70 is mainly responsible for absorbing and buffering the vertical vibration and impact of the outer cylinder 20. The elastic characteristics of the suspension spring 70 can effectively reduce the up-and-down swaying of the outer cylinder 20 caused by unbalanced loads or vibrations during operation, ensuring the vertical stability of the outer cylinder 20. Understandably, the suspension spring 70 is connected to the upper half of the outer cylinder 20, while the shock absorber 60 is connected to the lower half of the outer cylinder 20. The synergistic effect of the suspension spring 70 and the shock absorber 60 can comprehensively absorb and buffer the vertical and horizontal vibration and impact of the outer cylinder 20, significantly improving the overall stability of the outer cylinder 20 during transportation and handling.

[0095] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0096] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as implying or suggesting relative importance or implicitly indicating 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 at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0097] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0098] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0099] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The casing, including the rear support beam; At least two cylindrical assemblies are disposed within the housing in a left-right direction; A connector, at least a portion of which connects at least two of the cylindrical body assemblies; and Transport bolts are used to connect the rear support beam to the connector.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylindrical assembly includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder rotatably disposed within the outer cylinder; The connector is integrally formed with at least two of the outer cylinders.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the outer cylinders includes: The front cylinder, wherein at least two adjacent front cylinders are integral components; and The rear cylinder is connected to the rear end of the front cylinder; The connector connects two adjacent rear cylinders.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connector is connected between the backs of two adjacent rear cylinders; The rear support beam and the connector are arranged opposite to each other in the front-to-back direction; The two ends of the transport bolt are detachably connected to the connector and the rear support beam, respectively.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transport bolts are provided in multiple quantities, and the multiple transport bolts are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the rear support beam.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rear support beam extends along the height direction; or... In the vertical plane, the rear support beam extends along a direction that makes an arbitrary angle with the height direction.

7. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 3-6, characterized in that, The housing also includes: Supporting framework; A front reinforcing plate is connected to the front side of the support frame; and The rear reinforcing plate is connected to the rear side of the support frame and is disposed opposite to the front reinforcing plate; The two ends of the rear support beam are respectively connected to the support frame and the rear reinforcing plate.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The supporting framework includes: Square base; Four vertical beams, the lower ends of which are connected to the four corners of the square base; A square connecting frame is connected to the upper ends of the four vertical beams; The upper and lower ends of the rear support beam are respectively connected to the square connecting frame and the rear reinforcing plate.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The front tube has a first transport hole, and the rear tube has a second transport hole; wherein, the garment processing device further includes: The transport support rod is connected at both ends to the front reinforcing plate and the rear reinforcing plate, and the transport support rod passes through the first transport hole and the second transport hole.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The front reinforcing plate or the rear reinforcing plate has a through hole that extends in the left-right direction, and the end of the transport support rod is limited and engaged with the through hole.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The number of outer cylinders is two and they are arranged in the left-right direction. The whole formed by the two outer cylinders has a vertical dividing plane perpendicular to the left-right direction. The number of transport support rods is two and the two transport support rods are arranged symmetrically about the vertical dividing plane.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, Also includes: Multiple shock absorbers are connected at both ends to the square base and the outer cylinder, respectively, and the multiple shock absorbers are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the whole formed by the two outer cylinders; The transport support rod is located on the side of the outer cylinder where the shock absorber is connected.

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