Drying device for embedded bathroom cabinet washing machine all-in-one machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machines, and discloses a drying device for an embedded bathroom cabinet washing machine all-in-one machine, the drying device comprises an exhaust pipe and a collection box, the exhaust pipe is arranged between a cabinet and an outer cylinder; the air inlet end of the exhaust pipe is communicated with an outer barrel of the washing machine; the air outlet end part of the exhaust pipe is arranged outside the cabinet body; the position, close to the air outlet end, of the exhaust pipe is lower than the position, close to the air inlet end, of the exhaust pipe. The collecting box is communicated with the exhaust pipe. The drying device has the effect of reducing the possibility that the interior of the cabinet body is moistened by damp and hot gas exhausted by the drying device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of washing machine technology, and in particular to a drying device for an integrated washing machine in a built-in bathroom cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] A washing machine is a cleaning appliance that uses electrical energy to generate mechanical action to wash clothes, making laundry more convenient and efficient. To make the most of bathroom space, people often embed washing machines in bathroom cabinets. Existing washing machines are usually equipped with a drying system, and the exhaust system, as a key component of the drying system, is mainly used to expel the hot and humid air generated during the drying process, preventing increased indoor humidity and ensuring effective drying of clothes.

[0003] Washing machines generally consist of an outer drum and an inner drum, which are connected. To facilitate the expulsion of hot and humid air, the outer drum usually has an exhaust vent. During the drying process, the hot and humid air is expelled from the outer drum through this vent by a fan. However, the bathroom environment is often cold and damp. When the hot and humid air exits the exhaust vent, it encounters the cooler vent surface or cabinet surface, easily causing condensation and forming water droplets. Prolonged condensation on the cabinet can corrode it, leading to mold growth and shortening its lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to reduce the possibility of the cabinet interior becoming damp due to the hot and humid gas discharged from the drying device, this application provides a drying device for an integrated bathroom cabinet washing machine.

[0005] The drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A drying device for a built-in bathroom vanity washing machine includes an exhaust pipe and a collection box, wherein:

[0007] The exhaust pipe is located between the cabinet and the outer cylinder;

[0008] The air inlet of the exhaust pipe is connected to the outer drum of the washing machine;

[0009] The exhaust pipe's outlet end is located outside the cabinet.

[0010] The exhaust pipe is arranged in a serpentine shape, and the position of the exhaust pipe near the outlet end is lower than the position near the inlet end;

[0011] The collection box is connected to the exhaust pipe.

[0012] Optionally, the outer cylinder is installed inside the cabinet via a mounting frame;

[0013] The exhaust pipe is mounted on the mounting frame.

[0014] Optionally, the exhaust pipe includes a first pipe body and a second pipe body, wherein:

[0015] The first tube body is provided in multiple parts and is pre-installed on the mounting frame;

[0016] The second tube body is provided in multiple parts, and two adjacent second tube bodies are connected through the first tube body.

[0017] Optionally, the first tube body is rotatably engaged with the mounting frame.

[0018] Optionally, the mounting frame is provided with a first insertion interface;

[0019] The first tube body is provided with a first plug-in rod that is plugged into and mates with the first plug-in interface;

[0020] The first insertion rod is rotatably engaged with the first insertion interface;

[0021] The first plug-in rod is provided with a second plug-in interface;

[0022] The second connector is fitted with a second connector rod.

[0023] Optionally, the mounting frame has multiple insertion slots on the side away from the first tube body;

[0024] The plurality of said insertion slots are circumferentially distributed along the axial direction of the first insertion rod;

[0025] The second connector is placed inside the connector slot.

[0026] Optionally, the first tube body is provided with multiple heat-conducting fins;

[0027] The heat-conducting sheet extends into the interior of the first tube.

[0028] Optionally, a guide rod is connected to the heat-conducting sheet;

[0029] The bottom end of the guide rod is placed inside the collection box.

[0030] Optionally, the first tube body is provided with a liquid outlet;

[0031] The guide rod is placed at the liquid outlet.

[0032] Optionally, a connecting ring is provided at the liquid outlet;

[0033] The collection box is threadedly connected to the connecting ring.

[0034] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0035] 1. The drying unit heats the interior of the washing machine. Humid air, driven by a fan, enters the exhaust pipe through the vent and is then expelled outside the cabinet. The serpentine exhaust pipe design extends the heat exchange time of the humid air, further enhancing the heat exchange effect and accelerating the cooling and condensation of the humid air inside the exhaust pipe. Simultaneously, the exhaust pipe's position near the outlet is lower than that near the inlet, facilitating the flow of condensate into the collection box. This reduces the likelihood of humid air accumulating inside the drum and cabinet, minimizing the impact of condensate on the cabinet's quality and reducing the humidity of the exhaust gas, thereby improving drying efficiency and mitigating the potential for increased ambient humidity.

[0036] 2. The outer cylinder is mounted inside the cabinet via a mounting frame composed of multiple metal rods. The exhaust pipe is also mounted on the mounting frame, enhancing the stability of the exhaust pipe and outer cylinder. The exhaust pipe consists of multiple first and second pipe bodies, facilitating pre-production and assembly / replacement according to different installation needs. The first pipe body rotates with the mounting frame, facilitating angle adjustment. Furthermore, the cooperation of the first and second connecting rods and the connecting slot not only reduces the possibility of the first pipe body detaching but also improves installation convenience and angle adjustment stability, making the exhaust pipe installation more secure and easier to operate.

[0037] 3. The first tube body is equipped with multiple heat-conducting fins, increasing the contact area between the gas and the fins, facilitating heat exchange, cooling, and condensation of the humid gas. Guide rods on the heat-conducting fins direct the condensate to a collection box for centralized collection and treatment, preventing condensate buildup in the exhaust pipe. Simultaneously, the guide rods, mounted on the heat-conducting fins, enhance the structural strength of the fins, maintain the spacing between adjacent fins, further optimize heat exchange efficiency and overall structural stability, and extend the service life of the drying device. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the location of the collection box in an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the heat-conducting sheet in an embodiment of this application.

[0041] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the plug slot structure in the embodiments of this application.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0043] 1. Exhaust pipe; 11. First pipe body; 12. Second pipe body; 2. Collection box; 3. Outer cylinder; 31. Exhaust port; 4. Mounting frame; 41. First insertion interface; 5. First insertion rod; 6. Second insertion rod; 7. Insertion groove; 8. Heat-conducting plate; 81. Guide rod; 9. Connecting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0045] This application discloses a drying device for an integrated bathroom cabinet washing machine.

[0046] A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine includes an exhaust pipe 1 and a collection box 2. The exhaust pipe 1 is located between the vanity and the outer drum 3, with the air inlet end of the exhaust pipe 1 connected to the outer drum 3 of the washing machine and the air outlet end of the exhaust pipe 1 located outside the vanity. The exhaust pipe 1 is arranged in a serpentine shape, with the position of the exhaust pipe 1 near the air outlet end lower than the position near the air inlet end. The collection box 2 is connected to the exhaust pipe 1.

[0047] The drying unit heats the interior of the washing machine, causing the heated, humid air to be drawn into the exhaust pipe 1 through the exhaust port 31 by a fan, and then discharged to the outside of the cabinet. This process effectively reduces the accumulation of hot, humid air inside the drum, thereby improving drying efficiency. The hot, humid air is discharged from the exhaust port into the exhaust pipe 1 and ultimately to the outside of the cabinet, reducing the likelihood of hot, humid air accumulating inside the cabinet and thus minimizing the possibility of condensation inside the cabinet affecting its quality.

[0048] In this embodiment of the application, the exhaust pipe and the washing machine's drain pipe are connected to facilitate the discharge of condensate.

[0049] During the flow of hot and humid gas inside exhaust pipe 1, heat exchange occurs between the exhaust pipe 1 and the gas inside the cabinet, resulting in cooling. This not only increases the internal temperature of the cabinet and accelerates the evaporation of liquid accumulated on the inner wall of the cabinet, but also accelerates the rapid cooling and condensation of the hot and humid gas inside exhaust pipe 1.

[0050] The condensate will flow into the collection box 2 for collection, thereby reducing the humidity of the gas discharged from the exhaust pipe 1 and reducing the possibility of the gas discharged from the exhaust pipe 1 increasing the ambient humidity.

[0051] Because the exhaust pipe 1 adopts a serpentine design, the heat exchange time of the humid and hot gas is extended, further improving the heat exchange effect. In addition, the position of the exhaust pipe 1 near the outlet is lower than the position near the inlet, facilitating the flow of condensate inside the exhaust pipe 1 and reducing the possibility of condensate accumulating inside. When the collection box 2 is full of condensate, it can be removed and emptied.

[0052] The outer cylinder 3 is mounted inside the cabinet via the mounting frame 4, and the exhaust pipe 1 is mounted on the mounting frame 4. The mounting frame 4 is composed of multiple metal rods, and the exhaust pipe 1 is mounted on the mounting frame 4. The mounting frame 4 enhances the stability of the exhaust pipe 1 and the outer cylinder 3.

[0053] The exhaust pipe 1 includes a first pipe body 11 and a second pipe body 12. Multiple first pipe bodies 11 are provided and are pre-installed on the mounting frame 4. Multiple second pipe bodies 12 are provided, and two adjacent second pipe bodies 12 are connected through the first pipe body 11. The second pipe body 12 is a flexible hose, which facilitates connection and reduces interference from errors. This structure facilitates the pre-production of the first pipe body 11 and the second pipe body 12, and can be assembled according to different installation needs. It also facilitates the replacement of the exhaust pipe 1.

[0054] The first pipe body 11 is rotatably fitted with the mounting frame 4, which facilitates the adjustment of the angle of the first pipe body 11 so as to connect the second pipe body 12 to the first pipe body 11, and at the same time facilitates the adjustment of the flow direction of condensate in the exhaust pipe 1.

[0055] The mounting frame 4 is provided with a first insertion interface 41, and the first tube body 11 is provided with a first insertion rod 5 that is inserted and engaged with the first insertion interface 41. The first insertion rod 5 is rotatably engaged with the first insertion interface 41. The first insertion rod 5 is provided with a second insertion interface, and a second insertion rod 6 is inserted and engaged at the second insertion interface.

[0056] When installing the first tube body 11, the first plug rod 5 is inserted into the first plug interface 41, and then the second plug rod 6 is inserted into the second plug interface. The first tube body 11 and the second plug rod 6 clamp the mounting frame 4 and the first plug rod 5, reducing the possibility of the first tube body 11 falling off, and improving the convenience of installing the first tube body 11.

[0057] When adjusting the direction of the first tube 11, the first insertion rod 5 guides and limits the first tube 11, thereby improving the stability of the rotation of the first tube 11. The mounting frame 4 is provided with multiple insertion slots 7 on the side away from the first tube 11. The multiple insertion slots 7 are circumferentially distributed along the axis of the first insertion rod 5, and the second insertion rod 6 is placed inside the insertion slots 7.

[0058] After the rotation angle of the first tube body 11 is fixed, the second plug rod 6 is inserted into the second plug interface and placed inside the plug groove 7. The second plug rod 6 is limited by the groove wall of the plug groove 7, thereby limiting the angle of the first tube body 11 and increasing the possibility of the first tube maintaining the stability of the rotation angle.

[0059] Multiple heat-conducting fins 8 are provided on the first tube body 11, extending into the interior of the first tube body 11. These fins form heat exchange channels with the interior of the first tube body 11, increasing the contact area between the gas and the fins. This facilitates heat exchange and cooling of the hot, humid gas inside the first tube body 11, accelerating its condensation. The heat-conducting fins 8 on the outer wall of the first tube body 11 exchange heat with the gas inside the cabinet, rapidly reducing their temperature while simultaneously heating the gas inside the cabinet.

[0060] A guide rod 81 is connected to the heat-conducting plate 8. The end of the heat-conducting plate 8 has an arc, with the lowest point of the arc located on the guide rod 81. The bottom end of the guide rod 81 is placed inside the collection box 2. The first tube 11 has a liquid outlet, and the guide rod 81 is placed at the liquid outlet. The condensate from the heat-conducting plate 8 is guided to the collection box 2 through the guide rod 81, facilitating the collection of condensate by the collection box 2. At the same time, the guide rod 81 installed on the heat-conducting plate 8 also helps to improve the structural strength of the heat-conducting plate 8 and facilitates the maintenance of the spacing between adjacent heat-conducting plates 8. A connecting ring 9 is provided at the liquid outlet, and the collection box 2 is threadedly connected to the connecting ring 9. When installing the collection box 2 on the first tube 11, the collection box 2 is directly screwed onto the connecting ring 9, improving the convenience of installing and removing the collection box 2.

[0061] The implementation principle of the drying device for an integrated bathroom cabinet washing machine in this application embodiment is as follows: The drying device heats the internal space of the washing machine. Humid air enters the exhaust pipe 1 through the exhaust port 31 under the action of the fan. The exhaust pipe 1 is serpentine and the position near the air outlet is lower than the air inlet. When the humid and hot air flows in the pipe, it exchanges heat with the air inside the cabinet through the pipe wall to cool down and accelerate condensation. The condensate flows into the collection box 2 through the guide rod 81 on the heat conduction plate 8. At the same time, the internal temperature of the cabinet is increased to accelerate liquid evaporation. Ultimately, the accumulation of humid and hot air in the inner drum and inside the cabinet is reduced, the impact of condensate on the quality of the cabinet is reduced, and the humidity of the air discharged from the exhaust pipe 1 is reduced. The structural design and installation method of the exhaust pipe 1 facilitate production assembly, angle adjustment, and condensate diversion.

[0062] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine, characterized in that: Includes an exhaust pipe and a collection box, wherein: The exhaust pipe is located between the cabinet and the outer cylinder; The air inlet of the exhaust pipe is connected to the outer drum of the washing machine; The exhaust pipe's outlet end is located outside the cabinet. The exhaust pipe is arranged in a serpentine shape, and the position of the exhaust pipe near the outlet end is lower than the position near the inlet end; The collection box is connected to the exhaust pipe.

2. The drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer cylinder is installed inside the cabinet via a mounting frame; The exhaust pipe is mounted on the mounting frame.

3. The drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The exhaust pipe includes a first pipe body and a second pipe body, wherein: The first tube body is provided in multiple parts and is pre-installed on the mounting frame; The second tube body is provided in multiple parts, and two adjacent second tube bodies are connected through the first tube body.

4. A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first tube body is rotatably engaged with the mounting frame.

5. A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting frame is provided with a first insertion interface; The first tube body is provided with a first plug-in rod that is plugged into and mates with the first plug-in interface; The first insertion rod is rotatably engaged with the first insertion interface; The first plug-in rod is provided with a second plug-in interface; The second connector is fitted with a second connector rod.

6. A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting frame is provided with multiple insertion slots on the side away from the first tube body; The plurality of said insertion slots are circumferentially distributed along the axial direction of the first insertion rod; The second connector is placed inside the connector slot.

7. A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first tube body is provided with multiple heat-conducting fins; The heat-conducting sheet extends into the interior of the first tube.

8. A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that: A guide rod is connected to the heat-conducting plate; The bottom end of the guide rod is placed inside the collection box.

9. A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The first tube body is provided with a liquid outlet; The guide rod is placed at the liquid outlet.

10. A drying device for an integrated bathroom vanity washing machine as described in claim 9, characterized in that: A connecting ring is provided at the liquid outlet; The collection box is threadedly connected to the connecting ring.

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