A garment processing device

Abstract

This utility model provides a clothing processing device, relating to the field of clothing processing technology. The clothing processing device of this utility model may include a drum assembly, a front panel, and a fresh air assembly. The fresh air assembly may include an air inlet pipe, a main body, and an air outlet pipe connected in sequence. A vent is located on the front panel, and the air inlet pipe of the fresh air assembly is connected to the vent. This allows the fresh air assembly to draw in fresh air from outside the front panel through the vent and deliver it into the drum assembly through the air outlet pipe, achieving the effects of drying and odor removal inside the drum assembly. This prevents bacterial growth and odor production inside the washing machine drum assembly, thereby improving the user comfort and lifespan of the washing machine. Furthermore, by directly drawing in fresh air through the vent located on the front panel, the fresh air assembly can draw in genuine fresh air from the outside, also solving the problem of difficulty in drawing in fresh air through the space between the drum and the casing.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In recent years, traditional washing machine designs have typically focused on cleaning performance and water / energy conservation, neglecting issues such as moisture, odors, and poor air circulation generated during use. The inside of a washing machine, constantly exposed to a damp environment, is prone to the growth of mold, bacteria, and other microorganisms, thus affecting the quality of clothing washing and the lifespan of the machine itself.

[0003] Most existing washing machines lack dedicated air conditioning or moisture removal systems, resulting in poor internal air circulation and increased moisture retention. This not only leads to unpleasant odors but can also corrode or damage electrical components and metal parts. Existing fresh air systems often have numerous complex components. Furthermore, these systems directly draw air from the enclosed environment between the drum and casing using a motor, meaning the drawn air is not truly fresh. Additionally, there are difficulties in drawing air from a closed environment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clothing processing device that solves the technical problem in the prior art where the air intake is located between the cylinder and the shell, resulting in the intake of gas that is not truly fresh air and making it difficult to extract gas.

[0005] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a garment processing device, comprising:

[0006] cylindrical assembly;

[0007] A front panel is located on the front side of the cylindrical assembly, and a ventilation opening is provided on the front panel;

[0008] The fresh air assembly includes an air inlet pipe, a main body, and an air outlet pipe connected in sequence. The end of the air inlet pipe away from the main body is connected to the vent to introduce fresh air from outside the front panel into the main body. The end of the air outlet pipe away from the main body is connected to the cylindrical assembly to introduce fresh air passing through the main body into the cylindrical assembly through the air outlet pipe.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes an air inlet, which is disposed on the air inlet side of the main body, and the fresh air introduced from the vent through the air inlet pipe enters the main body after passing through the air inlet.

[0010] Optionally, the body includes a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket including a base and a first air inlet disposed at the base;

[0011] The air inlet is connected to the bottom of the base and forms a receiving space between it and the base, so that the fresh air entering the air inlet from the air inlet pipe first reaches the receiving space and then flows out from the first air inlet.

[0012] Optionally, the mounting bracket includes a first mounting portion that extends downward from the base;

[0013] The air inlet component includes:

[0014] The second air inlet is connected to the air inlet pipe so that the gas in the air inlet pipe flows into the air inlet component through the second air inlet;

[0015] The second mounting part is connected to the first mounting part by fasteners to connect the air inlet to the mounting bracket.

[0016] Optionally, the clothing treatment device further includes a negative ion generator; the negative ion generator includes a mounting groove and an ion generating end;

[0017] The air inlet also includes:

[0018] The third mounting part mates with the mounting groove and is connected by fasteners.

[0019] The through hole is used to extend the negative ion generating end from the outside of the air inlet to the inside of the air inlet, so that the generated negative ions are located inside the air inlet.

[0020] Optionally, the body further includes:

[0021] A fan is installed at the base, and the air inlet side of the fan is connected to the first air inlet, so that the fresh air in the air inlet component enters the fan through the first air inlet;

[0022] An outlet component is provided, with its air inlet side connected to the air outlet side of the fan, so that the gas from the fan flows out through the outlet component; a valve assembly is provided at the outlet component to open or close the outlet component.

[0023] Optionally, the outlet component includes a housing that defines a channel for gas flow;

[0024] The valve assembly includes a valve plate movably connected to the housing such that when the fan is turned on, the valve plate opens the passage under the pressure of gas, and when the fan is turned off, the valve plate closes the passage.

[0025] Optionally, a step is formed in the channel, and a valve plate is disposed at the step. The cross-sectional area of ​​the valve plate is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel between the steps, so that when the fan is turned on, the gas pushes the valve plate away from the step to open the channel, and when the fan is turned off, the valve plate contacts the step to close the channel.

[0026] Optionally, the valve assembly further includes a lug, which is disposed at the step. A pivot is provided at the valve plate, which is disposed at the lug via the pivot, and the valve plate can rotate about the pivot as an axis under the push of gas.

[0027] Optionally, a support rib is provided below the hook to increase the strength of the hook.

[0028] Optionally, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing, and at least one positioning member is provided between the first housing and the second housing to position the first housing and the second housing, thereby facilitating the connection between the first housing and the second housing.

[0029] Optionally, the positioning element includes a positioning hole and a positioning post, wherein the positioning post is inserted into the positioning hole for positioning.

[0030] Optionally, the step, the valve plate, the hanging lug, and the support rib are all disposed at the first housing.

[0031] Optionally, at least one baffle is provided at the top of the internal channel of the second housing, so that the valve plate abuts against the baffle when the channel is opened, thus preventing it from sticking to the inner wall of the top of the second housing.

[0032] Optionally, the cylinder assembly includes a cylinder and a door seal connected to the front side of the cylinder;

[0033] The outlet component also includes a first connecting part, which is connected to the air outlet pipe. The first connecting part is located on the air outlet side of the outlet component. The first connecting part is cylindrical and extends towards the cylinder. One end of the air outlet pipe is connected to the first connecting part, and the other end extends to the door seal and communicates with the inside of the cylinder.

[0034] Optionally, the outlet component further includes a second connecting portion, which is located at the outer periphery of the air inlet side of the outlet component;

[0035] The mounting bracket is provided with a fourth mounting part, which is located on both sides of the outlet side of the fan. The second connecting part is connected to the fourth mounting part by fasteners, thereby enabling the air inlet side of the outlet component to communicate with the air outlet end of the fan.

[0036] Optionally, a seal is also included, disposed between the air inlet side of the outlet component and the air outlet side of the fan.

[0037] Optionally, it also includes a crossbeam located on the rear side of the front panel;

[0038] The mounting bracket also includes a fifth mounting part, which is structurally compatible with the crossbeam and is connected to the crossbeam by fasteners.

[0039] Optionally, it also includes a detergent dispenser, the detergent dispenser including protrusions;

[0040] The mounting bracket further includes a sixth mounting portion, which forms a recess that mates with the protrusion. The protrusion and the recess are connected by fasteners, thereby connecting the mounting bracket to the detergent dispenser.

[0041] Optionally, the mounting bracket further includes reinforcing ribs disposed at the fourth mounting portion, the fifth mounting portion, and the sixth mounting portion to increase the strength of the fourth mounting portion, the fifth mounting portion, and the sixth mounting portion.

[0042] The garment handling device of this solution may include a drum assembly, a front panel, and a fresh air assembly. The fresh air assembly may include an air inlet pipe, a main body, and an air outlet pipe connected in sequence. The vent is located on the front panel, and the air inlet pipe of the fresh air assembly is connected to the vent. This allows the fresh air assembly to draw in fresh air from outside the front panel through the vent and deliver it into the drum assembly through the air outlet pipe. This achieves the effects of drying and deodorizing the drum assembly, preventing bacterial growth and odor production inside the washing machine drum assembly, thereby improving user comfort and extending the washing machine's lifespan. Furthermore, by directly drawing in fresh air through the vent located on the front panel, the fresh air assembly can draw in genuine fresh air from the outside, thus solving the problem of difficulty in drawing in fresh air from the space between the drum and the casing.

[0043] Furthermore, since the air intake pipe of the fresh air component in this solution is connected to the vent, and the vent is located on the front panel, users can intuitively feel the operation of the fresh air component from the vent when it is running. Therefore, there is no need to add other components (such as reversing valves) to allow users to intuitively feel the operation, thereby reducing the number of components used.

[0044] In this design, the negative ion generator is connected to the air inlet, and its negative ion generating end extends into the air inlet through a through-hole. This allows the negative ions and the gas inside the air inlet to enter the fan together through the first air inlet. This ensures that the negative ions generated by the generator are completely blown into the cylinder assembly without any loss. Compared to directly and openly placing the negative ion generator on the air inlet side of the fan, this avoids the loss of ions due to the combination of a large number of ions with electrons in the open space.

[0045] The above and other objects, advantages and features of this utility model will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of specific embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0046] The following sections will describe some specific embodiments of the present invention in a detailed manner by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar parts or components. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0047] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a clothing processing device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, taken from one angle.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a clothing processing device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0049] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0050] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a fresh air assembly according to a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0051] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the main body of a fresh air component according to a specific embodiment of the present invention from one angle;

[0052] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the body of a fresh air assembly according to a specific embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0053] Figure 7 This is a schematic exploded view of the body of a fresh air assembly according to a specific embodiment of the present invention from one angle;

[0054] Figure 8 This is a schematic exploded view of the body of the fresh air assembly according to a specific embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0055] Figure 9This is a schematic structural diagram of the first housing according to a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0056] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of the second housing according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0058] Laundry handling unit - 100; Detergent dispenser - 110; Protrusion - 111; Drum assembly - 200; Drum - 210; Door seal - 220;

[0059] Front panel -300; Vent -310;

[0060] Fresh air assembly - 400; Air inlet duct - 410; Body - 420; Mounting bracket - 421; Base - 422; First mounting part 4221; Fourth mounting part - 423; Fifth mounting part - 424; Sixth mounting part - 425; Recess - 426; Reinforcing rib - 427; Air outlet duct - 430; Fan - 440;

[0061] Air inlet - 500; Second air inlet - 510; Second mounting part - 520; Third mounting part - 530; Through hole - 540;

[0062] Negative ion unit - 600; Mounting groove - 610; Ion generating end - 620;

[0063] Export components - 700; Valve assembly - 710; Valve disc - 711; Lug - 712; Shaft - 713; Support rib - 714;

[0064] Housing - 720; Channel - 721; Step - 722; First Housing - 723; Second Housing - 724; Positioning Component - 725; Positioning Post - 7251; Positioning Hole - 7252; Rib - 726;

[0065] First connecting part - 730; Second connecting part - 740;

[0066] Seal - 800;

[0067] Crossbeam-900. Detailed Implementation

[0068] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0069] As a specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a garment processing device 100, which may include a tubular assembly 200, a front panel 300, and a fresh air assembly 400. The front panel 300 is located on the front side of the tubular assembly 200 and has a vent 310. The fresh air assembly 400 may include an inlet pipe 410, a body 420, and an outlet pipe 430 connected in sequence. The end of the inlet pipe 410 away from the body 420 is connected to the vent 310 to introduce fresh air from outside the front panel 300 into the body 420. The end of the outlet pipe 430 away from the body 420 is connected to the tubular assembly 200 to introduce fresh air passing through the body 420 into the tubular assembly 200 through the outlet pipe 430.

[0070] Specifically, the clothing handling device 100 of this embodiment may include a drum assembly 200, a front panel 300, and a fresh air assembly 400. The fresh air assembly 400 may include an air inlet pipe 410, a body 420, and an air outlet pipe 430 connected in sequence. The vent 310 is located at the front panel 300, and the air inlet pipe 410 of the fresh air assembly 400 is connected to the vent 310. This allows the fresh air assembly 400 to draw in fresh air from outside the front panel 300 through the vent 310 and deliver it into the drum assembly 200 through the air outlet pipe 430. This achieves the effects of drying and deodorizing the inside of the drum assembly 200, preventing bacterial growth and odors inside the washing machine drum assembly 200, thereby improving the user comfort and lifespan of the washing machine. Furthermore, by directly drawing in fresh air through the vent 310 located at the front panel 300, the fresh air assembly 400 can draw in genuine fresh air from the outside, thus solving the problem of difficulty in drawing in fresh air from the space between the drum and the casing.

[0071] Furthermore, since the air inlet pipe 410 of the fresh air assembly 400 in this embodiment is connected to the vent 310, and the vent 310 is located at the front panel 300, when the fresh air assembly 400 is running, the user can intuitively feel that the fresh air assembly 400 is running from the vent 310. Therefore, there is no need to add other components (such as a reversing valve) to allow the user to intuitively feel it, thereby reducing the use of components.

[0072] Specifically, the front panel 300 of this embodiment may include a control panel and a front sealing door, and the ventilation opening 310 may be located on the control panel or the front sealing door. Preferably, the ventilation opening 310 is located on the control panel. Furthermore, as another embodiment, the front panel 300 only includes a front sealing door. The ventilation opening 310 is located near the top of the front sealing door.

[0073] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 5-8As shown, the clothing processing device 100 of this embodiment may also include an air inlet 500. The air inlet 500 is disposed on the air inlet side of the main body 420, and the fresh air introduced from the vent 310 by the air inlet pipe 410 passes through the air inlet 500 and then enters the main body 420.

[0074] Specifically, in this embodiment, the air intake component 500 is provided on the air intake side of the body 420 of the fresh air component 400. The gas introduced by the air intake pipe 410 first passes through the air intake component 500 before entering the body 420, which can buffer the gas introduced by the air intake pipe 410 in a space before entering the body 420, thus avoiding airflow turbulence.

[0075] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the main body 420 may include a mounting bracket 421, which includes a base 422 and a first air inlet (not shown in the figure) disposed at the base 422. The air inlet 500 is connected below the base 422 and forms a receiving space between the air inlet 500 and the base 422, so that the fresh air entering the air inlet 500 from the air inlet pipe 410 first reaches the receiving space and then flows to the main body 420 through the first air inlet.

[0076] The space formed between the air inlet 500 and the base 422 can buffer the gas entering through the air inlet pipe 410, and can also increase the air intake area of ​​the body 420.

[0077] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first air inlet has a large area, and a fan 440 is set above the base 422. The air inlet side of the fan 440 faces the first air inlet of the base 422, so it can draw in gas from the containment space over a large area, avoiding the problem of uneven air intake caused by the narrow air inlet pipe 410.

[0078] Specifically, the mounting bracket 421 in this embodiment may include a first mounting portion 4221, which extends downward from the base 422. The air inlet 500 may include a second air inlet 510 and a second mounting portion 520. The second air inlet 510 is connected to the air inlet pipe 410 so that the gas from the air inlet pipe 410 flows into the air inlet 500 through the second air inlet 510. The second mounting portion 520 is connected to the first mounting portion 4221 by fasteners to connect the air inlet 500 to the mounting bracket 421.

[0079] Specifically, such as Figures 5-8As shown, the clothing treatment device 100 of this embodiment may further include a negative ion generator 600. The negative ion generator 600 may include a mounting groove 610 and an ion generating end 620. The air inlet 500 may further include a third mounting portion 530 and a through hole 540. The third mounting portion 530 engages with the mounting groove 610 and is connected by fasteners. The through hole 540 allows the negative ion generating end 620 to extend from the outside of the air inlet 500 into the inside of the air inlet 500, thereby ensuring that all generated negative ions enter the air inlet 500.

[0080] Specifically, in this embodiment, the negative ion generator 600 is connected to the air inlet 500, and the negative ion generating end 620 of the negative ion generator 600 extends into the air inlet 500 through the through hole 540. This allows the negative ions and the gas inside the air inlet 500 to enter the fan 440 together through the first air inlet, ensuring that the negative ions generated by the negative ion generator 600 are completely blown into the cylinder assembly 200 from the body 420 without any loss. Compared to directly and openly placing the negative ion generator 600 on the air inlet side of the fan 440, this avoids the loss of ions due to the combination of a large number of ions with electrons in the open space.

[0081] Specifically, such as Figures 7-10 As shown, the main body 420 of this embodiment may further include an outlet 700, the air inlet side of which is connected to the air outlet side of the fan 440, so that the gas from the fan 440 flows out through the outlet 700. A valve assembly 710 is provided at the outlet 700 to open or close the outlet 700.

[0082] Specifically, the valve assembly 710 is located inside the outlet 700. When the valve assembly 710 opens the outlet 700, it does not obstruct the fresh air at the outlet 700, allowing the fresh air to flow smoothly through the outlet 700 and the duct before entering the cylinder. Fresh air from the fan 440 can also smoothly enter the cylinder through the duct to expel humid air from the cylinder, preventing odors and bacterial growth. When the valve assembly 710 closes the outlet 700, the interior of the outlet 700 is completely sealed, preventing detergent foam from flowing back into the fan 440 during the operation of the garment handling device 100, effectively reducing the risk of foam overflow. Compared to existing technologies that use multiple inclined and intersecting baffles in the ventilation channel, the valve assembly 710 in this solution does not impede gas flow and provides good foam blocking.

[0083] In some embodiments, the opening or closing of the valve assembly 710 can be controlled manually or electrically. This embodiment, however, is automatically controlled.

[0084] As a specific embodiment of this utility model, the outlet component 700 may include a housing 720, which defines a channel 721 for gas flow. The valve assembly 710 includes a valve plate 711, which is movably connected to the housing 720 such that when the fan 440 is turned on, the valve plate 711 opens the channel 721 under the push of the gas, and when the fan 440 is turned off, the valve plate 711 closes the channel 721.

[0085] Specifically, the valve assembly 710 in this embodiment is just a valve plate 711, which occupies little space, has a simple structure, is easy to install and is highly practical, and is also easy to clean and maintain.

[0086] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the valve assembly 710 is simply a valve plate 711, which is directly installed at the air passage 721. When the fan 440 is off, the valve plate 711 naturally hangs down, completely blocking the cross-section of the passage 721, preventing detergent foam from flowing back to the fan 440 through the outlet 700. When the fan 440 is on, the fresh air generated by the fan 440 can push the valve plate 711 to move or rotate, opening the passage 721, allowing gas to smoothly enter the cylinder through the outlet 700 and the air outlet pipe 430.

[0087] The valve plate 711 in this embodiment is designed to open or close automatically without the need for electric or manual operation. Instead, it utilizes the weight of the valve plate 711 in conjunction with the fan 440 to achieve automatic opening and closing. Compared to the traditional structure using an electronic check valve, the structure of the valve plate 711 is simpler and more effective, which can reduce the space occupied by the valve assembly 710 and the complexity of the wiring, and simplify the structure of the garment handling device 100.

[0088] Specifically, in this embodiment, a step 722 is formed in the channel 721, and a valve plate 711 is disposed at the step 722. The cross-sectional area of ​​the valve plate 711 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel 721 between the steps 722, so that when the fan 440 is turned on, the gas pushes the valve plate 711 away from the step 722 to open the channel 721, and when the fan 440 is turned off, the valve plate 711 contacts the step 722 and closes the channel 721.

[0089] Specifically, step 722 is positioned at the front end of the gas flow within channel 721, and valve plate 711 is positioned on the side of step 722 away from fan 440. The cross-sectional area of ​​channel 721 at step 722 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​valve plate 711. This ensures that valve plate 711 is not obstructed by step 722 when blown up by fresh air generated by fan 440, facilitating smooth gas flow. When valve plate 711 is pushed from the outlet end of outlet component 700 towards the inlet end, step 722 also acts as a barrier, ensuring that valve plate 711 completely covers step 722. This prevents valve plate 711 from being pushed by a reverse force and avoids gaps between valve plate 711 and step 722, minimizing the risk of foam flowing back into outlet component 700 or even reaching fan 440 through these gaps, thus preventing damage to fan 440.

[0090] Furthermore, according to Bernoulli's theorem, the larger the cross-sectional area of ​​channel 721, the lower the gas velocity; the smaller the cross-sectional area, the higher the gas velocity. The smaller cross-sectional area of ​​channel 721 at step 722 increases the wind speed that blows up valve plate 711, allowing valve plate 711 to open fully. At this time, the gas flow resistance is reduced, allowing the gas to flow smoothly.

[0091] As a specific embodiment of the present utility model, the valve assembly 710 of this embodiment may further include a lug 712, the lug 712 is disposed at the step 722, and a rotating shaft 713 is disposed at the valve plate 711. The valve plate 711 is disposed at the lug 712 through the rotating shaft 713, and the valve plate 711 can rotate around the rotating shaft 713 as the axis under the push of gas.

[0092] Specifically, the number of lugs 712 in this embodiment can be designed according to actual conditions. When there is one lug 712 and one rotating shaft 713, the lug 712 is located at the top center of the outlet part 700, and the rotating shaft 713 is located at the top center of the valve plate 711. When there are two lugs 712, there are two rotating shafts 713. The lugs 712 are arranged on both sides of the step 722 located on the upper side inside the outlet part 700, and the rotating shafts 713 are arranged on both sides of the top of the valve plate 711. The rotating shafts 713 cooperate with the lugs 712 so that the valve plate 711 and the outlet part 700 are rotatably connected.

[0093] In other embodiments, the number of loops 712 can be multiple, such as 3, 4, 5, 6 or even more, and the swivel 713 can be matched with the loops 712. The specific number of loops 712 and swivel 713 can be designed according to actual conditions.

[0094] Specifically, in this embodiment, a support rib 714 is provided below the hook 712 to increase the strength of the hook 712. The support rib 714 is located on the outer bottom of the hook 712 and is connected to the hook 712. The support rib 714 is vertically arranged below the hook 712, which can effectively distribute the force on the hook 712, thereby improving the structural strength of the hook 712.

[0095] As a specific embodiment of the present utility model, the housing 720 of this embodiment may include a first housing 723 and a second housing 724. At least one positioning member 725 is provided between the first housing 723 and the second housing 724. The positioning member 725 positions the first housing 723 and the second housing 724, thereby facilitating the connection between the first housing 723 and the second housing 724.

[0096] Specifically, in this embodiment, the housing 720 is designed as a first housing 723 and a second housing 724 because the valve plate 711 has a small step 722 on the air inlet side near the outlet member 700, and the valve plate 711 has a small air outlet on the air outlet side near the outlet member 700. Therefore, the housing 720 needs to be formed into a first housing 723 and a second housing 724. After the valve plate 711 is placed inside, the first housing 723 and the second housing 724 are interlocked to achieve a seal. In this embodiment, a positioning member 725 is provided between the first housing 723 and the second housing 724 so that the first housing 723 and the second housing 724 can be positioned when they are interlocked, simplifying the installation process.

[0097] Specifically, the positioning member 725 in this embodiment includes a positioning hole 7252 and a positioning post 7251, and the positioning post 7251 is inserted into the positioning hole 7252 for positioning.

[0098] Specifically, in this embodiment, the positioning hole 7252 can be provided in the first housing 723, and the positioning post 7251 can be provided in the second housing 724, or the positioning hole 7252 can be provided in the second housing 724, and the positioning post 7251 can be provided in the first housing 723. When the first housing 723 and the second housing 724 are fastened together, the corresponding positioning post 7251 is inserted into the positioning hole 7252, and then fastened using fasteners.

[0099] Specifically, the positioning element 725 may include one or more, and can be designed according to the circumstances.

[0100] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the step 722, valve plate 711, hanging ear 712 and support rib 714 can all be provided at the first housing 723.

[0101] Specifically, at least one baffle 726 is provided on the top of the internal channel 721 of the second housing 724 so that the valve plate 711 abuts against the baffle 726 when the channel 721 is opened, thus avoiding sticking to the inner wall of the top of the second housing 724.

[0102] Specifically, the baffle 726 in this embodiment can be a raised dot or a strip-shaped baffle 726. The baffle 726 is designed to prevent the valve plate 711 from sticking to the top of the second housing 724 and failing to fall automatically when it opens under the push of fresh air due to the presence of foam or liquid. This would cause the fresh air to stop, and during the drum washing process, foam would reach the fan 440 through the inlet and damage the fan 440.

[0103] In this embodiment, the baffle 726 is strip-shaped and there are multiple strips, which prevents the valve plate 711 from sticking to the top of the second housing 724, thereby preventing foam backflow.

[0104] Specifically, the cylindrical assembly 200 in this embodiment includes a cylindrical body 210 and a door seal 220 connected to the front side of the cylindrical body 210 (e.g., Figure 1 (As shown). The outlet component 700 may further include a first connecting portion 730, which is connected to the air outlet pipe 430. The first connecting portion 730 is located on the air outlet side of the outlet component 700, and is cylindrical in shape, extending towards the cylinder body 210. One end of the air outlet pipe 430 is connected to the first connecting portion 730, and the other end extends to the door seal 220 and communicates with the interior of the cylinder body 210. Specifically, the first connecting portion 730 is cylindrical and extends downward from the bottom of the outlet component 700. When the air outlet pipe 430 is connected to the first connecting portion 730, the air outlet pipe 430 is fitted onto the cylindrical first connecting portion 730 with an interference fit, which makes the connection between the air outlet pipe 430 and the outlet component 700 stable and improves the structural stability of the clothing handling device 100.

[0105] Specifically, the outlet component 700 in this embodiment may further include a second connecting portion 740, which is located on the outer periphery of the air inlet side of the outlet component 700. A fourth mounting portion 423 is provided at the mounting bracket 421, which is located on both sides of the outlet side of the fan 440. The second connecting portion 740 and the fourth mounting portion 423 are connected by fasteners, thereby enabling the air inlet side of the outlet component 700 to communicate with the air outlet end of the fan 440.

[0106] In this embodiment, the fourth mounting portion 423 is generally oriented and hollow inside. When the second connecting portion 740 is connected to the fourth mounting portion 423, a fastener can be installed in the hollow position to connect the outlet part 700 to the mounting bracket 421. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the fourth mounting portion 423 is located on the side of the fan 440 and the outlet part 700 is connected to the mounting bracket 421, the air inlet side of the outlet part 700 is aligned with the air outlet of the fan 440, allowing the air from the fan 440 to fully enter the outlet part 700, preventing gas leakage.

[0107] Preferably, a sealing element 800 is provided between the air inlet side of the outlet component 700 and the air outlet side of the fan 440 to further prevent gas leakage between the fan 440 and the outlet component 700.

[0108] As a specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the garment handling device 100 of this embodiment may further include a crossbeam 900 located on the rear side of the front panel 300. The mounting bracket 421 may further include a fifth mounting part 424, which is structurally compatible with the crossbeam 900 and is connected to the crossbeam 900 by fasteners. Specifically, the crossbeam 900 of this embodiment can connect various parts of the garment handling device 100, such as connecting the front and rear side panels or the upper and lower parts, forming a tighter whole, enhancing the overall rigidity and stability of the garment handling device 100, enabling it to better withstand the centrifugal force and other forces generated by the rotation of the drum, and reducing the vibration and displacement of the whole machine. This embodiment, by mounting the mounting bracket on the crossbeam 900, can improve the structural stability of the garment handling device 100.

[0109] Specifically, the clothing handling device 100 of this embodiment may further include a detergent dispenser 110, which includes a protrusion 111. The mounting bracket 421 may further include a sixth mounting portion 425, which forms a recess 426 that mates with the protrusion 111. The protrusion 111 and the recess 426 are connected by fasteners, thereby connecting the mounting bracket 421 to the detergent dispenser 110.

[0110] Specifically, the detergent dispenser 110 of the garment handling device 100 is located behind the crossbeam 900, and the protrusion 111 is located on the outer side of the detergent dispenser 110. The size of the protrusion 111 matches the recess 426. After the protrusion 111 extends into the recess 426, the protrusion 111 and the recess 426 are fixedly connected by fasteners such as screws, so that the mounting bracket is stably installed on the detergent dispenser 110.

[0111] As a specific embodiment of this utility model, the mounting bracket 421 can be fixed to the crossbeam 900 alone, or to the detergent box 110 alone, or to both the crossbeam 900 and the detergent box 110 at the same time.

[0112] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 421 in this embodiment also includes reinforcing ribs 427, which are disposed at the fourth mounting part 423, the fifth mounting part 424 and the sixth mounting part 425 to increase the strength of the fourth mounting part 423, the fifth mounting part 424 and the sixth mounting part 425.

[0113] During the operation of the garment handling device 100, certain parts may be subjected to relatively concentrated stress, such as the connection between the mounting bracket and the crossbeam 900. The reinforcing rib 427 can disperse these concentrated stresses over a larger area, reduce the local stress level, prevent fatigue damage or cracks in components at stress concentration points, and improve the reliability and stability of the garment handling device 100.

[0114] Therefore, those skilled in the art should recognize that although many exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications conforming to the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or derived from the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: cylindrical assembly; A front panel is located on the front side of the cylindrical assembly, and a ventilation opening is provided on the front panel; The fresh air assembly includes an air inlet pipe, a main body, and an air outlet pipe connected in sequence. The end of the air inlet pipe away from the main body is connected to the vent to introduce fresh air from outside the front panel into the main body. The end of the air outlet pipe away from the main body is connected to the cylindrical assembly to introduce fresh air passing through the main body into the cylindrical assembly through the air outlet pipe.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an air inlet, which is disposed on the air inlet side of the main body, and the fresh air introduced from the vent passes through the air inlet before entering the main body.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body includes a mounting bracket, which includes a base and a first air inlet disposed on the base; The air inlet is connected to the bottom of the base and forms a receiving space between it and the base, so that the fresh air entering the air inlet from the air inlet pipe first reaches the receiving space and then flows out from the first air inlet.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting bracket includes a first mounting portion, which extends downward from the base; The air inlet component includes: The second air inlet is connected to the air inlet pipe so that the gas in the air inlet pipe flows into the air inlet component through the second air inlet; The second mounting part is connected to the first mounting part by fasteners to connect the air inlet to the mounting bracket.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clothing treatment device also includes a negative ion generator; the negative ion generator includes a mounting groove and an ion generating end. The air inlet also includes: The third mounting part mates with the mounting groove and is connected by fasteners. The through hole is used to extend the negative ion generating end from the outside of the air inlet to the inside of the air inlet, so that the generated negative ions are located inside the air inlet.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The body also includes: A fan is installed at the base, and the air inlet side of the fan is connected to the first air inlet, so that the fresh air in the air inlet component enters the fan through the first air inlet; An outlet component is provided, with its air inlet side connected to the air outlet side of the fan, so that the gas from the fan flows out through the outlet component; a valve assembly is provided at the outlet component to open or close the outlet component.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outlet component includes a housing that defines a channel for gas flow. The valve assembly includes a valve plate movably connected to the housing such that when the fan is turned on, the valve plate opens the passage under the pressure of gas, and when the fan is turned off, the valve plate closes the passage.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The channel has steps, and the valve plate is disposed at the steps. The cross-sectional area of ​​the valve plate is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel between the steps, so that when the fan is turned on, the gas pushes the valve plate away from the steps to open the channel, and when the fan is turned off, the valve plate contacts the steps to close the channel.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The valve assembly also includes a lug, which is disposed at the step. A rotating shaft is provided at the valve plate, which is disposed at the lug via the rotating shaft, and the valve plate can rotate about the rotating shaft as the axis under the push of gas.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, A supporting rib is provided below the hook to increase the strength of the hook.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The housing includes a first housing and a second housing, and at least one positioning element is provided between the first housing and the second housing to position the first housing and the second housing, thereby facilitating the connection between the first housing and the second housing.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The positioning element includes a positioning hole and a positioning post, and the positioning post is inserted into the positioning hole for positioning.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The step, the valve plate, the hanging lug, and the support rib are all located in the first housing.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The top of the internal channel of the second housing is provided with at least one baffle, so that the valve plate abuts against the baffle when the channel is opened, thus preventing it from sticking to the inner wall of the top of the second housing.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cylindrical assembly includes a cylindrical body and a door seal connected to the front side of the cylindrical body; The outlet component also includes a first connecting part, which is connected to the air outlet pipe. The first connecting part is located on the air outlet side of the outlet component. The first connecting part is cylindrical and extends towards the cylinder. One end of the air outlet pipe is connected to the first connecting part, and the other end extends to the door seal and communicates with the inside of the cylinder.

16. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that, The outlet component further includes a second connecting portion, which is located on the outer periphery of the air inlet side of the outlet component; The mounting bracket is provided with a fourth mounting part, which is located on both sides of the outlet side of the fan. The second connecting part is connected to the fourth mounting part by fasteners, thereby enabling the air inlet side of the outlet component to communicate with the air outlet end of the fan.

17. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that, It also includes a sealing element disposed between the air inlet side of the outlet component and the air outlet side of the fan.

18. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that, It also includes a crossbeam located on the rear side of the front panel; The mounting bracket also includes a fifth mounting part, which is structurally compatible with the crossbeam and is connected to the crossbeam by fasteners.

19. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that, It also includes a detergent dispenser, which includes protrusions; The mounting bracket further includes a sixth mounting portion, which forms a recess that mates with the protrusion. The protrusion and the recess are connected by fasteners, thereby connecting the mounting bracket to the detergent dispenser.

20. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that, The mounting bracket also includes reinforcing ribs, which are disposed at the fourth mounting portion, the fifth mounting portion and the sixth mounting portion to increase the strength of the fourth mounting portion, the fifth mounting portion and the sixth mounting portion.

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