Laundry treating apparatus
By installing a rotating spray assembly on the outer drum of a drum washing machine, the rotating water flow cleans the dirt between the inner and outer drums, solving the problem of dirt accumulation between the inner and outer drums and improving the cleanliness of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TCL HOME APPLIANCES (HEFEI) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
The space between the inner and outer drums of a front-loading washing machine easily accumulates dirt, which is difficult to clean effectively with existing technology.
A rotating spray assembly is installed on the outer cylinder, with the water outlet located between the inner and outer cylinders. The water outlet of the rotating spray assembly can rotate to form a rotating water flow to clean the space between the inner and outer cylinders.
It effectively cleans dirt between the inner and outer drums, improving the cleanliness of garment processing equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of electrical manufacturing technology, and in particular to a garment processing device. Background Technology
[0002] The working principle of a front-loading washing machine is that the inner drum of the drum assembly rotates, causing the clothes inside to spin from the bottom to the top of the drum. Then, due to gravity, the clothes fall from the top of the drum back to the bottom. This process simulates the tumbling action of clothes during washing to achieve the effect of washing and cleaning. However, because the space between the inner and outer drums of a front-loading washing machine must hold both cleaning water and wastewater generated after washing, dirt can easily accumulate in this space. Utility Model Content
[0003] Based on this, this application provides a garment processing device.
[0004] This application provides a garment processing device, including:
[0005] outer cylinder;
[0006] The inner cylinder is located inside the outer cylinder;
[0007] A rotating spray assembly is connected to the outer cylinder, and the outlet of the rotating spray assembly is located between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. When the rotating spray assembly performs a spraying operation, the outlet of the rotating spray assembly can rotate.
[0008] In some embodiments, the rotary spray assembly includes a rotary nozzle, the rotary nozzle including a first body and a second body connected together, the outer diameter of the first body being larger than the outer diameter of the second body, and the second body being provided with the water outlet;
[0009] The outer cylinder is provided with a limiting hole, which includes a first hole and a second hole that are interconnected. The first hole is located near the outer side of the outer cylinder, and the second hole is located near the inner side of the outer cylinder. The diameter of the first hole is larger than the diameter of the second hole.
[0010] At least a portion of the first body is located within the first hole, and the second body penetrates through the second hole.
[0011] In some embodiments, the first body includes a first side portion and a first bottom portion connected together. The first bottom portion is disposed around one end of the second body and connected to the second body. A support rib is provided on the side of the first bottom portion opposite to the first side portion. The outer edge of the cross-section of the support rib is arc-shaped.
[0012] In some embodiments, the second body includes a second side and a second bottom connected together, and the outlet includes a first outlet located on the second side and a second outlet located on the second bottom, the first outlet and the second outlet being connected.
[0013] In some embodiments, the water outlet has a first water guiding surface and a second water guiding surface disposed opposite to each other, wherein the first water guiding surface is located on the second side and the second water guiding surface is located on the second bottom, and in the direction from the second body to the first body, the distance between the first water guiding surface and the center line of the second body gradually decreases, and the distance between the second water guiding surface and the center line of the second body gradually decreases.
[0014] In some embodiments, the rotary spray assembly further includes an adapter connected to the outer cylinder, one end of which is rotatably connected to and communicates with the rotary nozzle.
[0015] In some embodiments, the adapter includes a tube body and a limiting part, wherein the limiting part is disposed on the periphery of the tube body and connected to the tube body;
[0016] The first body of the rotating nozzle is sleeved around the periphery of the tube and is located on the side of the limiting part facing the rotating nozzle, so as to restrict the rotating nozzle from moving in a direction away from the outer cylinder.
[0017] In some embodiments, the adapter further includes a mounting portion connected to the pipe body, the mounting portion having a sealing groove;
[0018] The outer cylinder includes a cylinder body and a protrusion connected to the cylinder body. The protrusion has the first hole, and one end of the protrusion enters the sealing groove.
[0019] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is provided in the sealing groove, and the sealing ring is disposed between the mounting portion and the protrusion.
[0020] In some embodiments, the mounting portion includes a first top and a third side connected together, the tube body and the limiting portion are both connected to the first top, the third side is disposed opposite to the limiting portion, and the first top, the third side and the limiting portion together surround the sealing groove.
[0021] The garment processing equipment provided in this application embodiment has a rotating spray assembly installed on the outer drum, with the outlet of the rotating spray assembly located between the outer drum and the inner drum. When the rotating spray assembly performs a spraying operation, the outlet of the rotating spray assembly can rotate, thereby forming a rotating water flow. This allows the space between the inner drum and the outer drum, as well as different locations on the outer wall of the inner drum and the inner wall of the outer drum, to come into contact with the water flow. This effectively cleans the dirt accumulated between the inner drum and the outer drum, thereby improving the cleanliness of the garment processing equipment itself. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clothing processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion and disassembly of the clothing processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of the garment processing equipment provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the structure along the AA direction.
[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of region B in the middle.
[0028] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotating nozzle provided in the embodiment of this application.
[0029] Figure 7 This is a top view of the rotating nozzle provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the structure along the CC direction.
[0031] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the adapter provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0032] Figure 10 This is a bottom view of the adapter provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0033] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the structure along the DD direction.
[0034] Component symbol explanation:
[0035] 100. Clothing processing equipment; 20. Outer cylinder; 21. Limiting hole; 211. First hole; 212. Second hole; 23. Cylinder body; 24. Protrusion; 30. Inner cylinder; 40. Rotary spray assembly; 41. Rotary nozzle; 411. First body; 51. First side; 52. First bottom; 53. Support rib; 412. Second body; 61. Second side; 62. Second bottom; 413. Water outlet; 81. First water guide surface; 82. Second water guide surface; 42. Adapter; 421. Pipe body; 422. Limiting part; 423. Mounting part; 71. First top; 715. Mounting hole; 72. Third side; 73. Sealing groove; 43. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "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.
[0038] 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. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0040] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This application provides a garment processing device 100, including an outer cylinder 20, an inner cylinder 30, and a rotary spray assembly 40. The inner cylinder 30 is disposed inside the outer cylinder 20, and the rotary spray assembly 40 is connected to the outer cylinder 20. The water outlet 413 of the rotary spray assembly 40 is located between the outer cylinder 20 and the inner cylinder 30. When the rotary spray assembly 40 performs a spraying operation, the water outlet 413 of the rotary spray assembly 40 can rotate.
[0042] For example, the garment handling equipment 100 can be a drum washing machine, a drum washer-dryer combo, etc.
[0043] For example, one or more sets of rotating spray assemblies 40 may be provided on the outer cylinder 20, and the multiple sets of rotating spray assemblies 40 may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the outer cylinder 20.
[0044] For example, the rotary spray assembly 40 may be disposed at the front end and / or rear end of the outer cylinder 20.
[0045] The clothing treatment device 100 provided in this application embodiment has a rotating spray assembly 40 on the outer cylinder 20, with the outlet 413 of the rotating spray assembly 40 located between the outer cylinder 20 and the inner cylinder 30. When the rotating spray assembly 40 performs a spraying operation, the outlet 413 of the rotating spray assembly 40 can rotate, thereby forming a rotating water flow. This allows the space between the inner cylinder 30 and the outer cylinder 20, as well as different positions on the outer wall of the inner cylinder 30 and the inner wall of the outer cylinder 20, to come into contact with the water flow. This can effectively clean the dirt accumulated between the inner cylinder 30 and the outer cylinder 20, thereby improving the cleanliness of the clothing treatment device 100 itself.
[0046] Please see Figure 2 See also Figure 6 The rotating spray assembly 40 includes a rotating nozzle 41, which includes a first body 411 and a second body 412 connected together. The outer diameter of the first body 411 is larger than the outer diameter of the second body 412, and the second body 412 is provided with the water outlet 413.
[0047] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The outer cylinder 20 is provided with a limiting hole 21, which includes a first hole portion 211 and a second hole portion 212 that are interconnected. The first hole portion 211 is disposed near the outer side of the outer cylinder 20, and the second hole portion 212 is disposed near the inner side of the outer cylinder 20. The diameter of the first hole portion 211 is larger than the diameter of the second hole portion 212. At least a portion of the first body 411 is located inside the first hole portion 211, and the second body 412 passes through the second hole portion 212.
[0048] It is understandable that since the diameter of the first hole 211 is larger than the diameter of the second hole 212, the interior of the limiting hole 21 is stepped, so the stepped structure can be used to limit the rotating nozzle 41 and restrict the rotating nozzle 41 to rotate within the limiting hole 21.
[0049] Please see Figure 6 The first body 411 includes a first side portion 51 and a first bottom portion 52 connected together. The first bottom portion 52 is disposed around one end of the second body 412 and connected to the second body 412. A support rib 53 is provided on the side of the first bottom portion 52 opposite to the first side portion 51. The outer edge of the cross-section of the support rib 53 is arc-shaped.
[0050] It is understandable that by providing a support rib 53 at the bottom of the first body 411 and making the outer edge of the cross-section of the support rib 53 arc-shaped, the friction between the rotating nozzle 41 and the inner step surface of the limiting hole 21 can be reduced, thereby making the rotation of the rotating nozzle 41 smoother.
[0051] Please see Figure 6 For example, a plurality of spaced support ribs 53 are provided on the side of the first bottom 52 opposite to the first side portion 51, and the plurality of support ribs 53 are located on concentric circles.
[0052] Please see Figure 6 The second body 412 includes a second side 61 and a second bottom 62 connected together. The outlet 413 includes a first outlet located on the second side 61 and a second outlet located on the second bottom 62, and the first outlet and the second outlet are connected.
[0053] Please see Figure 6 For example, one or more water outlets 413 may be provided on the second body 412. In some embodiments, the second body 412 is provided with two water outlets 413, and the two water outlets 413 are symmetrically arranged.
[0054] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The outlet 413 has a first water guiding surface 81 and a second water guiding surface 82 arranged opposite to each other. The first water guiding surface 81 is located on the second side 61, and the second water guiding surface 82 is located on the second bottom 62. In the direction from the second body 412 to the first body 411, the distance between the center line of the first water guiding surface 81 and the center line of the second body 412 gradually decreases, and the distance between the second water guiding surface 82 and the center line of the second body 412 gradually decreases.
[0055] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 For example, both the first water guiding surface 81 and the second water guiding surface 82 are planar.
[0056] It is understood that the centerline of the second body 412 is vertical. By setting the distance between the first water guiding surface 81 and the centerline of the second body 412 to gradually decrease, and the distance between the second water guiding surface 82 and the centerline of the second body 412 to gradually decrease, that is, both the first water guiding surface 81 and the second water guiding surface 82 are inclined surfaces. By setting both the first water guiding surface 81 and the second water guiding surface 82 as inclined surfaces, it can be ensured that the water flow is ejected at an inclined angle, and can be fully sprayed onto the inner wall of the outer cylinder 20 and the outer wall of the inner cylinder 30 during the rotation of the rotating nozzle 41. It is understood that by adjusting the inclination angle of the first water guiding surface 81 and the second water guiding surface 82, the exit angle of the water flow sprayed from the rotating nozzle 41 can be adjusted.
[0057] Please see Figure 2 See also Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 The rotary spray assembly 40 also includes an adapter 42, which is connected to the outer cylinder 20. One end of the adapter 42 is rotatably connected to and communicates with the rotary nozzle 41.
[0058] It should be noted that the principle of the rotation of the rotating nozzle 41 during the spraying process is as follows: when the water flows through the adapter 42 into the rotating nozzle 41, under the centrifugal force and reaction force of the water flow, the rotating nozzle 41 can rotate relative to the adapter 42 while spraying water, thereby achieving the effect of rotating water spraying, which can achieve a better cleaning effect on the inner cylinder 30 and the outer cylinder 20.
[0059] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 The adapter 42 includes a tube body 421 and a limiting part 422. The limiting part 422 is disposed on the periphery of the tube body 421 and connected to the tube body 421.
[0060] Please see Figure 5 The first body 411 of the rotating nozzle 41 is sleeved around the outer periphery of the tube 421 and is located on the side of the limiting part 422 facing the rotating nozzle 41, so as to restrict the rotating nozzle 41 from moving in a direction away from the outer cylinder 20.
[0061] It is understandable that by providing a limiting part 422 on the adapter 42, the rotating nozzle 41 can be limited up and down by the limiting part 422 and the stepped limiting hole 21, so as to prevent the rotating nozzle 41 from moving up and down.
[0062] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11The adapter 42 also includes a mounting part 423 connected to the pipe body 421, and the mounting part 423 is provided with a sealing groove 73.
[0063] Please see Figure 5 The outer cylinder 20 includes a cylinder body 23 and a protrusion 24 connected to the cylinder body 23. The protrusion 24 is provided with the first hole 211, and one end of the protrusion 24 enters the sealing groove 73.
[0064] For example, the mounting part 423 is detachably connected to the outer cylinder 20. In some embodiments, the mounting part 423 and the outer cylinder 20 are connected by screws.
[0065] Please see Figure 11 For example, the mounting part 423 is provided with a mounting hole 715, and the adapter 42 is connected to the outer cylinder 20 by screws through the mounting hole 715.
[0066] It is understandable that when one end of the protrusion 24 enters the sealing groove 73 of the adapter 42, the connection stability between the outer cylinder 20 and the adapter 42 can be further improved.
[0067] Please see Figure 5 The sealing groove 73 is provided with a sealing ring 43, which is located between the mounting part 423 and the protrusion 24.
[0068] It is understandable that by setting a sealing ring 43 in the sealing groove 73, the sealing ring 43 can play a sealing role between the outer cylinder 20 and the adapter 42, thereby preventing water in the limiting hole 21 from leaking out through the connection between the outer cylinder 20 and the adapter 42.
[0069] Please see Figure 11 The mounting portion 423 includes a first top 71 and a third side 72 connected together. The tube body 421 and the limiting portion 422 are both connected to the first top 71. The third side 72 is disposed opposite to the limiting portion 422. The first top 71, the third side 72 and the limiting portion 422 together surround the sealing groove 73.
[0070] Please see Figure 11 For example, the third side portion 72 is provided with the mounting hole 715.
[0071] For example, the water inlet of the rotary spray assembly 40 can be directly connected to the water inlet valve, or connected in series after the water inlet valve and the detergent box, or connected to the outlet of the circulating pump to spray clean water or circulating water to clean the dirt between the inner cylinder 30 and the outer cylinder 20.
[0072] The clothing processing equipment provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.
Claims
1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: outer cylinder; The inner cylinder is located inside the outer cylinder; A rotating spray assembly is connected to the outer cylinder, and the outlet of the rotating spray assembly is located between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. When the rotating spray assembly performs a spraying operation, the outlet of the rotating spray assembly can rotate.
2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary spray assembly includes a rotary nozzle, which includes a first body and a second body connected together. The outer diameter of the first body is larger than the outer diameter of the second body, and the second body is provided with the water outlet. The outer cylinder is provided with a limiting hole, which includes a first hole and a second hole that are interconnected. The first hole is located near the outer side of the outer cylinder, and the second hole is located near the inner side of the outer cylinder. The diameter of the first hole is larger than the diameter of the second hole. At least a portion of the first body is located within the first hole, and the second body penetrates through the second hole.
3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first body includes a first side portion and a first bottom portion connected together. The first bottom portion is disposed around one end of the second body and connected to the second body. A support rib is provided on the side of the first bottom portion opposite to the first side portion. The outer edge of the cross-section of the support rib is arc-shaped.
4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second body includes a second side and a second bottom connected together, and the outlet includes a first outlet located on the second side and a second outlet located on the second bottom, the first outlet and the second outlet being connected.
5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water outlet has a first water guiding surface and a second water guiding surface arranged opposite to each other. The first water guiding surface is located on the second side, and the second water guiding surface is located on the second bottom. In the direction from the second body to the first body, the distance between the first water guiding surface and the center line of the second body gradually decreases, and the distance between the second water guiding surface and the center line of the second body gradually decreases.
6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotary spray assembly also includes an adapter, which is connected to the outer cylinder, and one end of the adapter is rotatably connected to and communicates with the rotary nozzle.
7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adapter includes a tube body and a limiting part, wherein the limiting part is disposed on the periphery of the tube body and connected to the tube body; The first body of the rotating nozzle is sleeved around the periphery of the tube and is located on the side of the limiting part facing the rotating nozzle, so as to restrict the rotating nozzle from moving in a direction away from the outer cylinder.
8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adapter also includes a mounting part connected to the pipe body, and the mounting part is provided with a sealing groove; The outer cylinder includes a cylinder body and a protrusion connected to the cylinder body. The protrusion has the first hole, and one end of the protrusion enters the sealing groove.
9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, A sealing ring is provided in the sealing groove, and the sealing ring is located between the mounting part and the protrusion.
10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting portion includes a first top and a third side connected together. The tube body and the limiting portion are both connected to the first top. The third side is disposed opposite to the limiting portion. The first top, the third side, and the limiting portion together enclose the sealing groove.