Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of clothes processing, in particular to clothes processing equipment. Specifically, the clothes processing equipment comprises a roller and a drying device, the drying device comprises a heat pump module and a circulating air duct, the heat pump module comprises an evaporator installed in the circulating air duct, and the evaporator comprises a body, a main pipeline, a flow dividing pipe, a first branch pipeline and a second branch pipeline, a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet are formed in the body, one end of the main pipeline is communicated with the liquid inlet, the other end of the main pipeline is respectively communicated with the first branch pipeline and the second branch pipeline through the shunt pipe, and the first branch pipeline and the second branch pipeline are communicated with the liquid outlet. The first branch pipeline and the second branch pipeline are installed on the body of the evaporator, the refrigerant in the evaporator forms two flow paths, the refrigerating capacity of the evaporator is improved, the condensation efficiency of the evaporator is improved, the drying efficiency of the clothes processing equipment is improved, and the drying time is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and specifically provides a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing garment processing equipment mainly includes dryers and washer-dryer combos.

[0003] Taking a clothes dryer as an example, a clothes dryer is a device used to dry clothes. It mainly includes a cabinet and a drum and drying unit installed inside the cabinet. The drying unit is connected to the drum and can deliver hot air into the drum to dry the clothes inside. However, the drying time of existing clothes dryers is relatively long, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] Therefore, a new technical solution is needed in this field to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem of long drying time in existing clothing processing equipment.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a garment processing device, including a drum and a drying device. The drying device includes a heat pump module and a circulating air duct connected to the drum. The heat pump module includes an evaporator installed in the circulating air duct. The evaporator is used to dehumidify the circulating airflow in the circulating air duct. The evaporator includes a body and a main pipe, a branch pipe, a first branch pipe, and a second branch pipe installed on the body. The body is provided with a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet. One end of the main pipe is connected to the liquid inlet, and the other end of the main pipe is connected to the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe respectively through the branch pipe. The first branch pipe and the second branch pipe are connected to the liquid outlet.

[0007] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the liquid outlet includes a first liquid outlet and a second liquid outlet, and the first liquid outlet and the second liquid outlet are respectively connected to the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the length of the main pipeline is less than the length of the first branch pipeline and the length of the second branch pipeline.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the drying device further includes a bypass component. The air inlet of the bypass component is connected to the circulating air duct. Along the flow direction of the airflow, the position where the circulating air duct connects to the bypass component is located upstream of the evaporator. The air outlet of the bypass component is connected to the drum. The bypass component can send a portion of the airflow entering the circulating air duct back to the drum to exchange heat and moisture with the clothes in the drum again.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the drying device further includes a support member located in front of the drum, an air outlet provided on the support member, the air outlet facing the opening of the drum, and the air outlet end of the bypass component communicating with the air outlet.

[0011] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the position of the air outlet corresponds to the upper half of the cylinder opening.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned clothing processing equipment, the number of air outlets is multiple, and the multiple air outlets are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the cylinder opening; or

[0013] The air outlet is strip-shaped and extends circumferentially along the opening of the cylinder.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the circulating air duct includes an air inlet duct, a heat exchange duct, and an air outlet duct connected in sequence. The air inlet duct is disposed within the support member, with its air inlet end located near the cylinder opening. The air inlet end of the bypass component is connected to the air inlet duct. The evaporator is disposed in the heat exchange duct. Multiple ventilation openings are provided on the rear cylinder wall of the drum, and the air outlet end of the air outlet duct is located near the rear cylinder wall.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the bypass assembly includes a bypass pipe and a fan installed in the bypass pipe, wherein the air inlet and air outlet of the bypass pipe are respectively connected to the circulating air duct and the roller; or

[0016] The bypass assembly includes a bypass pipe and a fan. The inlet of the fan is connected to the circulating air duct, and the outlet of the fan is connected to the roller through the bypass pipe; or

[0017] The bypass assembly includes a bypass pipe and a fan. The air inlet of the fan is connected to the circulating air duct through the bypass pipe, and the air outlet of the fan is connected to the drum.

[0018] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned garment processing equipment, the circulating air duct is located below the roller.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the clothing processing equipment of this utility model installs a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe on the body of the evaporator, and the refrigerant in the evaporator forms two flow paths, which is conducive to improving the cooling capacity of the evaporator, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the evaporator, and thus improving the drying efficiency of the clothing processing equipment and reducing the drying time.

[0020] Furthermore, by making the length of the main pipe of the evaporator shorter than the length of the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe, this invention is more conducive to improving the condensation efficiency of the evaporator, thereby further improving the drying efficiency of the dryer.

[0021] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment of this invention connects the circulating air duct to the drum by setting a bypass component. In the middle and late stages of drying, the bypass component can be activated to send a portion of the airflow in the circulating air duct back into the drum. Since the connection between the circulating air duct and the bypass component is located upstream of the evaporator, this portion of the airflow has not yet exchanged heat with the evaporator. The airflow sent back into the drum can exchange heat and moisture with the clothes in the drum again, increasing the moisture content and lowering the temperature of the airflow. Then, it enters the circulating air duct to exchange heat with the evaporator, which helps to improve the condensation effect, thereby increasing the drying efficiency and reducing the drying time.

[0022] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment of this utility model provides a support member in front of the drum and an air outlet facing the drum opening on the support member. The air outlet is connected to a bypass component. After the bypass component is activated, the airflow ejected from the air outlet enters the drum through the drum opening, resulting in a better effect.

[0023] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment of this utility model, by aligning the position of the air outlet with the upper half of the drum opening, allows the airflow ejected from the air outlet to enter the drum through the upper half of the drum opening, resulting in better performance, improved drying efficiency, and reduced drying time.

[0024] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment of this utility model can increase the air outlet area by setting multiple air outlets that are circumferentially spaced along the opening of the drum on the support component, which is more conducive to improving drying efficiency and reducing drying time.

[0025] Furthermore, the garment processing equipment of this utility model can increase the air outlet area by setting an air outlet on the support component that extends circumferentially along the opening of the drum, resulting in better effect, more conducive to improving drying efficiency and reducing drying time. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the clothes dryer of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the door, roller, support components, and bypass pipe of the dryer of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the dryer's drum, support components, and bypass pipe of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support component for a clothes dryer according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support component of the dryer according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the evaporator of the dryer of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the refrigerant flow path in the evaporator of the dryer of this utility model.

[0034] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0035] 1. Drum; 11. Rear drum wall; 12. Vent; 2. Circulating air duct; 21. Air inlet duct; 22. Heat exchange air duct; 23. Air outlet duct; 31. Evaporator; 32. Condenser; 311. Body; 312. Main pipe; 313. Diverter pipe; 314. First branch pipe; 315. Second branch pipe; 316. Liquid inlet; 317. First liquid outlet; 318. Second liquid outlet; 4. Fan; 5. Bypass assembly; 51. Bypass pipe; 52. Blower; 6. Supporting component; 61. Air outlet; 62. Base; 63. Support plate; 64. Loading / unloading port; 7. Door. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, although the embodiments described below are in conjunction with a clothes dryer, the technical solution of the present invention is also applicable to other clothing processing equipment with drying functions, such as washer-dryer combos.

[0037] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "left" and "right" that indicate direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0038] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connect," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] Specifically, this utility model provides a clothes dryer, such as Figure 1 As shown, the dryer of this utility model includes a housing (not shown in the figure), a drum 1 and a drying device. The drum 1 is rotatably installed in the housing, and the drying device is connected to the drum 1 and can deliver hot air into the drum 1 to dry the clothes in the drum 1.

[0040] Preferably, such as Figure 1 As shown, the drying device of this utility model includes a circulating air duct 2, a fan 4, and a heat pump module. The circulating air duct 2 is connected to the drum 1. The heat pump module includes a compressor, an evaporator 31, a condenser 32, a refrigerant pipeline, and a throttling element installed on the refrigerant pipeline. The refrigerant pipeline connects the compressor to the evaporator 31 and the condenser 32 to form a refrigerant circulation loop. The evaporator 31 and the condenser 32 are installed in the circulating air duct 2. Along the airflow direction, the evaporator 31 is located upstream of the condenser 32. The fan 4 is used to make the airflow circulate in the drum 1 and the circulating air duct 2.

[0041] When the drying mode is executed, the fan 4 and the compressor are started. Under the action of the fan 4, the airflow circulates between the drum 1 and the circulating air duct 2. The evaporator 31 is used to dehumidify the circulating airflow in the circulating air duct 2, and the condenser 32 is used to heat the airflow in the circulating air duct 2.

[0042] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, the drum 1 is horizontally positioned. The right end of the drum 1 has an opening through which the user can put and take out clothes. The left end of the drum 1 is the rear drum wall 11, which has multiple vents 12. The circulating air duct 2 is located below the drum 1. The air inlet of the circulating air duct 2 is located near the opening, and the air outlet of the circulating air duct 2 extends to the rear drum wall 11 of the drum 1. The fan 4 is installed in the circulating air duct 2 and is located near the air outlet of the circulating air duct 2. After the fan 4 is turned on, the hot and humid air in the drum 1 is discharged from the opening of the drum 1 and enters the circulating air duct 2. When the hot and humid air flows through the evaporator 31, it exchanges heat with the evaporator 31. The moisture carried by the hot and humid airflow condenses. When the circulating airflow flows through the condenser 32, it absorbs the heat dissipated by the condenser 32, and the temperature rises. The high-temperature airflow returns to the drum 1 from the vents 12 on the rear drum wall 11 of the drum 1 and exchanges heat and moisture with the clothes in the drum 1.

[0043] It should be noted that the location of the fan 4 is not limited to the position near the air outlet of the circulating air duct 2 as described above. For example, it can also be located near the air inlet of the circulating air duct 2, or between the evaporator 31 and the condenser 32. In addition, the fan 4 can also be installed outside the circulating air duct 2. For example, the fan 4 can be located behind the drum 1, with the exhaust port of the fan 4 facing the rear wall 11 of the drum 1, and the air outlet of the circulating air duct 2 connected to the air inlet of the fan 4. Alternatively, the fan 4 can be located near the opening of the drum 1, with the air inlet of the fan 4 facing the opening of the drum 1, and the exhaust port of the fan 4 connected to the air inlet of the circulating air duct 2, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific location of the fan 4 do not deviate from the principle and scope of this utility model and should be limited to the protection scope of this utility model.

[0044] Furthermore, it should be noted that the circulating air duct 2 is not limited to being located below the roller 1. For example, the circulating air duct 2 can also be located above or on the side of the roller 1. Of course, the present invention preferably places the circulating air duct 2 below the roller 1.

[0045] Preferably, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the evaporator 31 of this utility model includes a main body 311 and a main pipe 312, a branch pipe 313, a first branch pipe 314 and a second branch pipe 315 installed on the main body 311. The main body 311 is provided with an inlet 316 and an outlet. One end of the main pipe 312 is connected to the inlet 316, and the other end of the main pipe 312 is connected to the first branch pipe 314 and the second branch pipe 315 through the branch pipe 313. The first branch pipe 314 and the second branch pipe 315 are connected to the outlet.

[0046] The refrigerant pipeline is connected to the liquid inlet 316 of the evaporator 31. The refrigerant enters the main pipeline 312 through the liquid inlet 316. After the refrigerant flows along the main pipeline 312 to the position of the branch pipe 313, the refrigerant is divided into two flow paths and enters the first branch pipeline 314 and the second branch pipeline 315 respectively.

[0047] By installing a first branch pipe 314 and a second branch pipe 315 on the body 311 of the evaporator 31, the refrigerant in the evaporator 31 forms two flow paths, which helps to increase the cooling capacity of the evaporator 31, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the evaporator 31 and thus improving the drying efficiency of the dryer.

[0048] Preferably, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the liquid outlet on the evaporator 31 includes a first liquid outlet 317 and a second liquid outlet 318, which are respectively connected to the first branch pipe 314 and the second branch pipe 315.

[0049] In other words, the first branch pipe 314 and the second branch pipe 315 each have an independent liquid outlet.

[0050] It should be noted that, in practical applications, those skilled in the art may also provide only one liquid outlet on the body 311 of the evaporator 31, so that both the first branch pipe 314 and the second branch pipe 315 are connected to the liquid outlet.

[0051] Preferably, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the length of the main pipeline 312 is less than the length of the first branch pipeline 314 and the length of the second branch pipeline 315.

[0052] In other words, the distribution pipe 313 is arranged in the front half of the evaporator 31, which is more conducive to improving the condensation efficiency of the evaporator 31, and thus more conducive to improving the drying efficiency of the dryer.

[0053] For example, the evaporator 31 has 6 rows of pipes arranged, with the branch pipe 313 arranged in the second row.

[0054] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the drying device of this utility model also includes a bypass component 5. The air inlet of the bypass component 5 is connected to the circulating air duct 2. Along the airflow direction, the position where the circulating air duct 2 connects to the bypass component 5 is located upstream of the evaporator 31. The air outlet of the bypass component 5 is connected to the drum 1. The bypass component 5 can send a portion of the airflow entering the circulating air duct 2 back to the drum 1 to exchange heat and moisture with the clothes in the drum 1 again.

[0055] As the drying mode is running, the humidity of the clothes in drum 1 will gradually decrease. In the middle and later stages of drying, the air discharged from drum 1 has a low moisture content and a high temperature. When it flows through evaporator 31, the condensation effect is poor, resulting in extremely low drying efficiency and a long drying time.

[0056] This invention connects the circulating air duct 2 to the drum 1 by setting a bypass component 5. In the later stages of drying, the bypass component 5 can be activated to send a portion of the airflow in the circulating air duct 2 back into the drum 1. Since the connection between the circulating air duct 2 and the bypass component 5 is located upstream of the evaporator 31, this portion of the airflow has not yet exchanged heat with the evaporator 31. The airflow sent back into the drum 1 can exchange heat and moisture with the clothes in the drum 1 again, increasing the moisture content and lowering the temperature of the airflow. Then, it enters the circulating air duct 2 to exchange heat with the evaporator 31, which helps to improve the condensation effect, thereby increasing the drying efficiency and reducing the drying time.

[0057] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the bypass component 5 of this utility model includes a bypass pipe 51 and a fan 52 installed in the bypass pipe 51. The air inlet and air outlet of the bypass pipe 51 are respectively connected to the circulating air duct 2 and the roller 1.

[0058] For example, the fan 52 is installed near the air inlet of the bypass duct 51. When the bypass component 5 needs to be activated in the later stages of drying, it can be controlled according to the running time of the drying program. For example, if the total running time of the drying program is 60 minutes, the fan 52 is activated after 40 minutes of drying. Under the action of the fan 52, a portion of the airflow that has just entered the circulating air duct 2 is drawn into the bypass duct 51 and then flows back into the drum 1 along the bypass duct 51 to exchange heat and moisture with the clothes in the drum 1 again. Preferably, the fan 52 is an ultra-high-speed fan.

[0059] It should be noted that this utility model does not limit the bypass component 5 to be started in the later stage of drying. For example, the bypass component 5 can also be started in the middle of drying.

[0060] Furthermore, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can also place the fan 52 at other locations within the bypass duct 51 in practical applications, such as in the middle of the bypass duct 51 or near the air outlet end of the bypass duct 51. Of course, this invention preferably places the fan 52 near the air inlet end of the bypass duct 51.

[0061] Furthermore, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can also place the fan 52 outside the bypass pipe 51. In this case, the air inlet of the fan 52 (i.e., the air intake of the fan 52) can be connected to the circulating air duct 2, and then the air outlet of the fan 52 (i.e., the air exhaust port of the fan 52) can be connected to the roller 1 through the bypass pipe 51; or, the air outlet of the fan 52 (i.e., the air exhaust port of the fan 52) can be connected to the roller 1, and then the air inlet of the fan 52 (i.e., the air intake of the fan 52) can be connected to the circulating air duct 2 through the bypass pipe 51.

[0062] Preferably, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the drying device of the dryer of this utility model also includes a support member 6, which is located in front of the drum 1. The support member 6 is provided with an air outlet 61, which is arranged facing the opening of the drum 1. The air outlet end of the bypass component 5 is connected to the air outlet 61.

[0063] The support member 6 is installed between the roller 1 and the front panel of the box. It should be noted that this utility model does not limit the specific structural form of the support member 6. For example, the support member 6 can be set as a support plate or a support frame, etc.

[0064] Preferably, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the circulating air duct 2 of this utility model includes an air inlet duct 21, a heat exchange duct 22, and an air outlet duct 23 connected in sequence. The air inlet duct 21 is disposed in the support member 6, and the air inlet end of the air inlet duct 21 is disposed near the cylinder opening of the drum 1. The air inlet end of the bypass component 5 is connected to the air inlet duct 21. The evaporator 31 is disposed in the heat exchange duct 22. The air outlet end of the air outlet duct 23 is disposed near the rear cylinder wall 11 of the drum 1.

[0065] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the air inlet duct 21 is located at the lower right of the drum 1. The air inlet duct 21 extends vertically, and its top end is the air inlet end, which is located near the drum opening of the drum 1. The bottom end of the air inlet duct 21 is connected to the right end of the heat exchange duct 22. The heat exchange duct 22 is located directly below the drum 1. The heat exchange duct 22 extends horizontally and is parallel to the axis of the drum 1. The evaporator 31 and condenser 32 of the heat pump module are both installed in the heat exchange duct 22. The air outlet duct 23 is located at the lower left of the drum 1. The air outlet duct 23 also extends vertically, and its top end is the air outlet end, which is located near the rear drum wall 11 of the drum 1. The bottom end of the air outlet duct 23 is connected to the left end of the heat exchange duct 22. The fan 4 is installed in the air outlet duct 23.

[0066] For example, such as Figures 2 to 5As shown, the support member 6 includes a base 62 and a support plate 63 disposed on the base 62. An air inlet duct 21 is disposed inside the base 62. The base 62 is also provided with an opening communicating with the air inlet duct 21. One end of a bypass pipe 51 is inserted into the opening and communicates with the air inlet duct 21. An air outlet 61 is disposed on the support plate 63. The other end of the bypass pipe 51 is inserted into the air outlet 61 located on the support plate 63. The support plate 63 is vertically disposed. A pick-up and put-out port 64 is provided on the support plate 63. The pick-up and put-out port 64 is disposed corresponding to the opening of the roller 1. When the dryer is running, the pick-up and put-out port 64 is closed by the door 7 of the dryer.

[0067] During the drying process, the air discharged from the drum 1 first enters the air inlet duct 21, then enters the heat exchange duct 22 to exchange heat with the evaporator 31 and condenser 32, achieving dehumidification and heating. Then, it flows along the air outlet duct 23 to the rear drum wall 11 of the drum 1, and returns to the drum 1 through the vent 12 on the rear drum wall 11. After the fan 52 is started, part of the airflow entering the air inlet duct 21 is drawn into the bypass pipe 51, flows along the bypass pipe 51 to the air outlet 61, and is sprayed into the drum 1 through the air outlet 61 to exchange moisture and heat with the clothes in the drum 1 again.

[0068] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can also set an opening at the location of the heat exchange duct 22 to connect with the bypass pipe 51, as long as the opening is located upstream of the evaporator 31.

[0069] Preferably, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the position of the air outlet 61 on the support member 6 corresponds to the upper half of the cylinder opening of the roller 1.

[0070] By positioning the air outlet 61 to correspond to the upper half of the drum opening of the drum 1, the airflow ejected from the air outlet 61 can enter the drum 1 through the upper half of the drum opening, resulting in better performance, improved drying efficiency, and reduced drying time.

[0071] In the first preferred embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the support member 6 is provided with a plurality of air outlets 61, which are distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the opening of the roller 1.

[0072] For example, three air outlets 61 are provided on the support member 6, one of which is located at the top and the other two are located on the sides respectively. The arc between two adjacent air outlets 61 is about 30°. The support member 6 has an air duct inside. The three air outlets 61 are provided on the side wall of the air duct facing the roller 1. An opening communicating with the bypass pipe 51 is provided on the side wall of the other side of the air duct. The airflow enters the air duct along the bypass pipe 51 and is then sprayed onto the roller 1 from the three air outlets 61.

[0073] Of course, instead of setting up an air duct inside the supporting component 6, three branch pipes can be set at the end of the bypass pipe 51, and the three branch pipes are connected to the three air outlets 61 respectively.

[0074] It should be noted that the number of air outlets 61 is not limited to the three mentioned above. For example, it can also be set to two, four or more. Such adjustments and changes to the specific number of air outlets 61 do not deviate from the principle and scope of this utility model and should be limited to the protection scope of this utility model.

[0075] In the second preferred scenario, such as Figure 5 As shown, the air outlet 61 on the support member 6 is strip-shaped and extends circumferentially along the opening of the roller 1.

[0076] For example, the support member 6 has an internal air duct, and a strip-shaped air outlet 61 is provided on the side wall of the air duct facing the roller 1. An opening communicating with the bypass pipe 51 is provided on the side wall of the other side of the air duct. The airflow enters the air duct along the bypass pipe 51 and is then sprayed onto the roller 1 from the air outlet 61.

[0077] It should be noted that this utility model does not limit the length of the air outlet 61. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific length of the air outlet 61 based on experiments or experience in practical applications.

[0078] Preferably, the dryer of this utility model further includes a lint collection device (not shown in the figure), which is installed in the air inlet duct 21.

[0079] By installing a wire shavings collection device in the air inlet duct 21, the airflow discharged from the cylinder opening of the drum 1 enters the air inlet duct 21, first flows through the wire shavings collection device for filtration, and then enters the heat exchange duct 22. When the airflow flows through the wire shavings collection device, the wire shavings and other impurities carried in the airflow are trapped in the wire shavings collection device.

[0080] Preferably, the lint collection device is detachably installed in the air inlet duct 21. For example, the lint collection device can be inserted into the air inlet duct 21 from the top. When the lint collection device needs to be cleaned, the user can pull it out from the top of the air inlet duct 21 after opening the door 7.

[0081] Those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments. For example, any of the claimed embodiments in the claims of this application can be used in any combination.

[0082] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The device includes a drum (1) and a drying device. The drying device includes a heat pump module and a circulating air duct (2) connected to the drum (1). The heat pump module includes an evaporator (31) installed in the circulating air duct (2). The evaporator (31) is used to dehumidify the circulating airflow in the circulating air duct (2). The evaporator (31) includes a main body (311) and a main pipe (312), a branch pipe (313), a first branch pipe (314), and a second branch pipe (315) installed on the main body (311). The main body (311) is provided with an inlet (316) and an outlet. One end of the main pipe (312) is connected to the inlet (316), and the other end of the main pipe (312) is connected to the first branch pipe (314) and the second branch pipe (315) through the branch pipe (313). The first branch pipe (314) and the second branch pipe (315) are connected to the outlet.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid outlet includes a first liquid outlet (317) and a second liquid outlet (318), and the first liquid outlet (317) and the second liquid outlet (318) are respectively connected to the first branch pipe (314) and the second branch pipe (315).

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the main pipeline (312) is less than the length of the first branch pipeline (314) and the length of the second branch pipeline (315).

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying device also includes a bypass component (5), the air inlet of which is connected to the circulating air duct (2). Along the flow direction of the airflow, the position where the circulating air duct (2) is connected to the bypass component (5) is located upstream of the evaporator (31). The air outlet of the bypass component (5) is connected to the drum (1). The bypass component (5) can send a portion of the airflow entering the circulating air duct (2) back to the drum (1) to exchange heat and moisture with the clothes in the drum (1) again.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drying device further includes a support member (6), which is located in front of the drum (1). The support member (6) is provided with an air outlet (61) which faces the opening of the drum (1). The air outlet of the bypass component (5) is connected to the air outlet (61).

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The position of the air outlet (61) corresponds to the upper part of the cylinder opening.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of air outlets (61) is multiple, and the multiple air outlets (61) are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the cylinder opening; or The air outlet (61) is strip-shaped and extends circumferentially along the opening of the cylinder.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The circulating air duct (2) includes an air inlet duct (21), a heat exchange duct (22), and an air outlet duct (23) connected in sequence. The air inlet duct (21) is located inside the support member (6). The air inlet end of the air inlet duct (21) is located near the cylinder opening. The air inlet end of the bypass component (5) is connected to the air inlet duct (21). The evaporator (31) is located in the heat exchange duct (22). Multiple ventilation openings (12) are provided on the rear cylinder wall (11) of the drum (1). The air outlet end of the air outlet duct (23) is located near the rear cylinder wall (11).

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bypass assembly (5) includes a bypass pipe (51) and a fan (52) installed in the bypass pipe (51). The air inlet and air outlet of the bypass pipe (51) are respectively connected to the circulating air duct (2) and the roller (1); or The bypass assembly (5) includes a bypass pipe (51) and a fan (52). The air inlet of the fan (52) is connected to the circulating air duct (2), and the air outlet of the fan (52) is connected to the roller (1) through the bypass pipe (51); or The bypass assembly (5) includes a bypass pipe (51) and a fan (52). The air inlet of the fan (52) is connected to the circulating air duct (2) through the bypass pipe (51), and the air outlet of the fan (52) is connected to the roller (1).

10. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The circulating air duct (2) is located below the roller (1).

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