Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application relates to the technical field of washing equipment, and provides a clothes processing equipment. The clothes processing equipment comprises a circulating drainage part. The circulating drainage part comprises a shell, a cleaning piece and a filter assembly located in the shell. The shell has a water inlet, a circulating port and a drainage port, and the water inlet and the circulating port are both communicated with a washing cavity of the clothes processing equipment. The filter assembly comprises two filter pieces which are detachably connected and jointly define a filter cavity. The cleaning piece is located in the filter cavity and is rotatably connected with the two filter pieces respectively. When the cleaning piece rotates relative to the filter pieces, the cleaning piece cleans impurities on the filter pieces and pushes the impurities into a drainage pump. The clothes processing equipment improves the washing quality of clothes, realizes self-cleaning of the clothes processing equipment on impurities, and through the detachable connection of the two filter pieces, the user can conveniently and thoroughly clean the filter pieces, the connection between the cleaning piece and the filter pieces and other parts, and the cleaning piece is prevented from being deformed during disassembly and assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of washing equipment technology, and in particular to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of technology, people have increasingly higher requirements for the washing quality of clothes by washing machines such as drum washing machines and pulsator washing machines.

[0003] Currently, some garment processing equipment is equipped with a circulating drainage section. This section allows for the recycling of washing water within the equipment and also discharges the washing water to the outside. To achieve this recycling, the drainage section includes a filter element to filtration the washing water before reuse, improving the washing quality. In some related technologies, the drainage section also includes a cleaning element housed within the filter chamber and rotatably connected to it. During rotation, the cleaning element removes impurities from the filter, allowing the equipment to self-clean itself by discharging both the washed water and the cleaned impurities from the filter chamber.

[0004] However, as garment processing equipment is used for a longer period of time, some impurities will become entangled at the connection between the cleaning and filtering components, making them difficult to clean. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device that can improve the washing quality of garments and achieve self-cleaning of impurities. It also allows users to thoroughly clean the connection between the cleaning components and the filter components, as well as other parts of the filter components, thus preventing deformation of the cleaning components during disassembly and assembly.

[0006] This application provides a garment processing device. The garment processing device includes:

[0007] Chassis;

[0008] The drum assembly is located inside the casing and has a washing chamber;

[0009] The circulating drainage section is located inside the chassis; the circulating drainage section includes:

[0010] The housing has a water inlet, a circulation port and a drain port. The water inlet and the circulation port are connected to the washing chamber, and the drain port is configured to connect to the outside of the casing.

[0011] Both the circulation pump and the drain pump are connected to the housing. The circulation pump is configured to allow water in the washing chamber to enter the housing through the inlet and flow toward the circulation port; the drain pump is configured to allow water in the washing chamber to enter the housing through the inlet and flow toward the drain port.

[0012] The filter assembly is detachably disposed within the housing. The filter assembly includes a first filter element and a second filter element, both of which are disposed within the housing. The first filter element and the second filter element are detachably connected and together define a filter chamber. The water inlet is connected to the circulation port through the filter chamber, and the water inlet is also connected to the drain outlet through a drain pump.

[0013] The cleaning element is rotatably connected to the first filter element and also rotatably connected to the second filter element, and is located inside the filter chamber; the cleaning element is configured to clean impurities on the first and second filters and push the impurities into the drain pump when rotating relative to the first and second filters.

[0014] This embodiment of the application, through the arrangement of a circulating pump, a drain pump, and a filter assembly in the circulating drainage section, enables the recycling of water flow within the washing chamber, achieving water conservation while also enabling the garment processing equipment to self-clean impurities. This eliminates the need for users to frequently clean impurities temporarily stored in the drain pump chamber, improving the user experience. Furthermore, the filter assembly includes a first filter element, a second filter element, and a cleaning element. The detachable connection of the first and second filter elements facilitates the installation and removal of the cleaning element within the filter assembly. This allows users to thoroughly clean the connection points between the cleaning element and the filter element, as well as other parts of the filter element, while also preventing deformation of the cleaning element during installation and removal, thus extending its service life.

[0015] In some embodiments, both the first filter and the second filter include:

[0016] Fixing part;

[0017] The filter section is located on one side of the fixed section;

[0018] The filter portions in the first filter element and the second filter element are connected to each other and detachably, while the fixing portions are opposite to each other; and the filter portion and fixing portion in the first filter element, together with the filter portion and fixing portion in the second filter element, define the filter cavity.

[0019] The cleaning component has two ends on the rotation axis that are rotatably connected to the adjacent fixed part, and the filter parts in the first filter and the second filter are at least surrounded on the side of the cleaning component facing the circulation port.

[0020] This embodiment of the application achieves a rotatable connection between the cleaning component and the fixing part, allowing the cleaning component to be rotatably connected to a filter element at both ends on the rotation axis while simultaneously positioning the cleaning component within the filter chamber. Furthermore, by arranging the filter element at least around the side of the cleaning component facing the circulation port, the structures of the first and second filter elements, as well as the methods for driving the cleaning component to rotate, can be more diversified to meet the different design requirements of the garment processing equipment for the circulating drainage section.

[0021] In some embodiments, the fixing part has a protruding support part on the side where the filter part is provided, and both ends of the cleaning part have grooves on the side facing the corresponding support part.

[0022] The support portion is located in an adjacent groove, and the cleaning component can rotate relative to the support portion.

[0023] By limiting the connection method between the support and the cleaning component, the embodiments of this application enable a rotatable connection between the cleaning component and the adjacent fixed component.

[0024] In some embodiments, along the circumferential direction of the cleaning member, the filter section includes a first filter section and two second filter sections, and the first filter section is connected between the two second filter sections; the first filter section surrounds the side of the cleaning member that is circumferentially away from the water inlet, and the side of the second filter section that is away from the first filter section abuts against the inner wall of the housing, so that the portion of the cleaning member facing the water inlet is not surrounded by the filter section.

[0025] The first filter section in the first filter element and the first filter section in the second filter element are connected to each other, and the second filter section in the first filter element and the second filter section in the second filter element are connected to each other while also being detachable.

[0026] This embodiment of the application, through the arrangement of a second filter section, ensures that the portion of the cleaning component facing the water inlet is not surrounded by the first and second filters. This allows the cleaning component to rotate using the water flow from the inlet, while simultaneously eliminating gaps between the first and second filters and the inner wall of the housing. This enhances the filtration effect of the filters on the water flow, further improving the washing quality of the garment processing equipment. Furthermore, the second filter section is detachably connected, allowing for a detachable connection between the first and second filters while also eliminating gaps between the two filter sections. This enables the first and second filters to form a filter chamber, further enhancing the filtration effect of the filters on the water flow and improving the washing quality of the garment processing equipment.

[0027] In some embodiments, the second filter section of one of the first filter element and the second filter element has a snap-fit ​​portion at the docking end, and the second filter section of the other filter element has a snap-fit ​​portion at the docking end, and the snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the snap-fit ​​portion.

[0028] In this embodiment, the snap-fit ​​part and the snap-fit ​​part are used to snap the second filter sections in the first filter and the second filter to each other, so that the second filter sections in the two filter are detachably connected. Compared with the fastener connection method, this connection method in this embodiment does not require additional tools, which makes it convenient for users to disassemble and assemble the cleaning parts.

[0029] In some embodiments, the latching part is a cantilever structure, the latching part is a bent structure, and there is an installation gap between the bent structure and the rest of the second filter section.

[0030] The snap-fit ​​part has a snap hook, which passes through the installation gap and snaps into the snap-fit ​​part.

[0031] This application embodiment, by using a bent structure for the snap-fit ​​part and setting an installation gap, not only achieves the snap-fit ​​between the snap-fit ​​part and the snap-fit ​​part, but also guides the installation process of the snap-fit ​​part on the snap-fit ​​part through the installation gap, and restricts the position of the snap-fit ​​part relative to the snap-fit ​​part, so as to enhance the stability of the snap-fit ​​between the snap-fit ​​part and the snap-fit ​​part.

[0032] In some embodiments, the second filter section has an abutting section that abuts against the inner wall of the housing, and the abutting section has a latching portion or a snap-fit ​​portion on the side away from the inner wall of the housing.

[0033] The embodiments of this application, by setting a snap-fit ​​or snap-fit ​​part on the abutment section, can reasonably utilize the snap-fit ​​or snap-fit ​​part on the abutment section without affecting the opening of the filter holes on the second filter section, thereby realizing the snap-fit ​​of the first filter element and the second filter element in the second filter section.

[0034] In some embodiments, the second filter section of one of the first filter and the second filter has a protruding engagement portion at the docking end, the engagement portion being located on the side of the second filter section away from the cleaning member, and the second filter section of the other has an engagement groove at the docking end, the engagement groove being located on the side of the second filter section facing the cleaning member.

[0035] The engagement part is located in the engagement groove through the groove opening and engages with the groove wall of the engagement groove.

[0036] The embodiments of this application, through the setting of the screw-in part and the screw-in groove, achieve a detachable connection between the second filter section in the first filter element and the second filter element. Compared with the fastener connection method, the connection method in the embodiments of this application still does not require additional tools, which makes it convenient for users to disassemble and assemble the cleaning parts.

[0037] In some embodiments, the second filter section has a filter connecting section and an abutting section, the abutting section being connected to the first filter section via the filter connecting section, and the abutting section abutting against the inner wall of the housing;

[0038] One of the first and second filter elements has a screw-in portion at the docking end of its filter connection section, which is located on the side of the filter connection section away from the cleaning element. The other filter element has a screw-in groove at the docking end of its abutment section, which is located on the side of the abutment section facing the cleaning element.

[0039] In this embodiment of the application, without affecting the opening of the filter holes on the second filter section, the screw-in part can be reasonably set up in the filter connecting section, and the screw-in groove can be set up in the abutment section. When the second filter sections of the first filter and the second filter are close to each other, the screw-in part can pass through the groove opening of the screw-in groove. As the first filter and the second filter rotate relative to each other, the screw-in part can slide along the screw-in groove and engage with the groove wall of the screw-in groove.

[0040] In some embodiments, in the filter section provided with a screw-in portion: the filter connecting section protrudes from the abutting section;

[0041] In the filter section with a swivel groove: the abutting section protrudes from the filter connection section.

[0042] In this embodiment of the application, by defining the relative positions of the filter connecting section and the abutment section, when the second filter sections in the first filter and the second filter are close to each other, the filter connecting section with the screw-in portion can overlap with the abutment section with the screw-in groove, so that the screw-in portion can face the screw-in groove and engage with the groove wall of the screw-in groove through the groove opening. Attached Figure Description

[0043] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

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

[0045] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application from a first-view perspective;

[0046] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application from a second perspective;

[0047] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application from a third-person perspective;

[0048] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a circulating drainage section and cylinder assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a circulating drainage section provided in an embodiment of this application from a first-view perspective;

[0050] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a circulating drainage section provided in an embodiment of this application from a second perspective;

[0051] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a circulating drainage section provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of a circulating drainage section provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 10 This is another cross-sectional view of a circulating drainage section provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a filtering component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 Exploded view of the filter components;

[0056] Figure 13 This application provides a cleaning component in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 11 Installation diagram of the middle filter assembly;

[0057] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Exploded view of the cleaning components and filter assembly;

[0058] Figure 15 yes Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the cleaning component;

[0059] Figure 16 yes Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of one of the filter elements in the intermediate filtration assembly;

[0060] Figure 17 yes Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of a filter element from another perspective;

[0061] Figure 18 yes Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the structure of another filter element from another perspective;

[0062] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation of a cleaning component within another filter assembly, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0063] Figure 20 yes Figure 19 A schematic diagram of the cleaning components and filter assembly from another perspective;

[0064] Figure 21 yes Figure 19 A schematic diagram illustrating the disassembly and assembly process of the cleaning component in the filter assembly;

[0065] Figure 22 yes Figure 19 A schematic diagram of the structure of one of the filters in the first-view image;

[0066] Figure 23 yes Figure 22 A schematic diagram of the filter element from a second-view perspective;

[0067] Figure 24 yes Figure 19 A schematic diagram of the structure of another filter element in the first-view view;

[0068] Figure 25 yes Figure 24 A schematic diagram of the filter element from a second-view perspective.

[0069] Figure label:

[0070] 100 - Garment processing equipment;

[0071] 10-Chassis;

[0072] 20-Gate body;

[0073] 30-outer cylinder;

[0074] 40 - Inner drum; 41 - Washing chamber;

[0075] 50 - Circulating drainage section;

[0076] 51-Shell; 511-Inlet; 512-Circulation port; 513-Drain port;

[0077] 52 - Pump barrel connecting pipe;

[0078] 53 - Circulating water pipe;

[0079] 54 - Drainage pipe;

[0080] 55 - Circulating pump; 551 - First impeller;

[0081] 56-Drain pump; 561-Second impeller; 562-Drain pump chamber;

[0082] 57-Filter element; 57a-First filter element; 57b-Second filter element; 571-Fixing part; 5711-Support part; 5712-Connecting port; 572-Filter part; 5721-First filter section; 5722-Second filter section; 5723-Snap-on part; 5724-Hook; 5725-Snap-on part; 5726-Installation gap; 5727-Filter connection section; 5728-Abutting section; 5729-Screwing part; 5730-Screwing groove;

[0083] 58-Cleaning component; 581-Helical blade; 582-Groove;

[0084] 59 - Handle component. Detailed Implementation

[0085] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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 some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0086] This application provides a clothing processing device, which can be a washing machine or other device capable of automatically washing clothes. For example, the washing machine may include a top-loading washing machine, a front-loading washing machine, etc.

[0087] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device 100 is shown. Figures 2 to 4 The diagram shows the internal structure of a garment processing device 100 from different perspectives. Figures 2 to 4 The clothing processing device 100 shown is a drum washing machine, but this does not constitute a limitation on the structure of a drum washing machine; it is only for the convenience of describing the structure of the clothing processing device 100. The following text, in conjunction with... Figure 1 and Figure 2 Taking a drum washing machine as an example, the structure of the clothes processing equipment 100 will be further explained.

[0088] See Figure 1 The garment handling equipment 100 may include a housing 10, the front of which has a garment inlet for dispensing garments.

[0089] See Figure 1In addition to the housing 10, the garment handling equipment 100 also includes a door 20. The door 20 is rotatably connected to the housing 10 so that the garment inlet can be opened or closed when the door 20 rotates relative to the housing 10. This allows the user to insert garments into the inlet when rotating the door 20 to open it. When the user closes the inlet by rotating the door 20, it can cover the inlet, enhancing the safety of the garment handling equipment 100 during operation.

[0090] See Figures 2 to 5 The garment handling equipment 100 also includes a drum assembly. The drum assembly is housed within the casing 10. The drum assembly has a washing chamber 41, allowing the garment handling equipment 100 to wash the garments within the washing chamber 41. Specifically, the drum assembly includes an outer drum 30 and an inner drum 40. The outer drum 30 is housed within the casing, with its opening facing the garment inlet. The inner drum 40 is rotatably disposed within the outer drum 30, and its opening can also face the garment inlet. The inner drum 40 contains the washing chamber 41. Thus, when a user places garments into the garment inlet, the garments can enter the washing chamber 41 through the opening of the inner drum 40. Furthermore, during the washing process, the inner drum 40 can rotate relative to the outer drum 30 to wash the garments within the washing chamber 41.

[0091] Existing garment processing equipment often results in increasingly dirty washing water due to the presence of fibers shed from the clothes, as well as dirt, dust, stains, and hair carried on the clothes. This negatively impacts the washing quality of the garments.

[0092] Therefore, some garment processing equipment in related technologies is equipped with a circulating drainage section. This section includes a filter element. During the washing process, the washing water in the washing chamber is filtered by the filter element before being reused, removing impurities mixed in the water. This improves the washing quality of the garments while conserving water. Furthermore, during the drainage process, the circulating drainage section can also discharge the washing water to the outside of the garment processing equipment. For example, impurities mixed in the washing water include fibers, sand, dust, stains, and hair.

[0093] In some related technologies, the circulating drainage section also includes a cleaning component, which is located within the filter chamber formed by the filter element and is rotatably connected to the filter element. During the rotation of the cleaning component, impurities on the filter element can be cleaned. This allows the cleaning component to simultaneously discharge the washing water to the outside of the garment processing equipment through the circulating drainage section while simultaneously discharging the cleaned impurities along with those in the filter chamber, thus achieving self-cleaning of the garment processing equipment.

[0094] However, as garment processing equipment is used over time, impurities (such as fibers and hair) can become entangled at the connection between the cleaning and filtering components, making it difficult to clean. Furthermore, in related technologies, the filter component is a single, integral structure. To thoroughly clean the connection, the cleaning component must be removed from the filter. However, in existing methods of removing the cleaning component from the filter, because the cleaning component is connected to the filter at both ends of the rotation axis and the filter is a single unit, deformation can occur during disassembly and reassembly, affecting the cleaning component's lifespan.

[0095] Therefore, the garment processing device 100 of this application embodiment provides a circulating drainage section, which is disposed inside the housing 10. Through the arrangement of a circulating pump, a drain pump, a filter assembly, and a cleaning component in the circulating drainage section, the water flow within the washing chamber 41 can be circulated, achieving water conservation while also enabling the garment processing device 100 to self-clean impurities. The water flow within the washing chamber 41 may include washing water, etc. Furthermore, through the arrangement of two filter elements and a cleaning component in the filter assembly, the two filter elements are detachably connected, and the cleaning component is rotatably connected to the two filter elements. This facilitates the installation and removal of the cleaning component within the filter assembly, allowing users to thoroughly clean the connection points between the cleaning component and the filter elements, as well as other parts of the filter elements. It also prevents deformation of the cleaning component during installation and removal, thus extending its service life.

[0096] See below. Figures 6 to 8 and combined Figures 2 to 5 The structure of the circulating drainage section 50 will be further described in the embodiments.

[0097] The circulating drainage section 50 includes a housing 51, which has a water inlet 511 and a circulation port 512. Both the water inlet 511 and the circulation port 512 are connected to the washing chamber 41.

[0098] For example, the circulating drainage section 50 may include a pump barrel connecting pipe 52. One end of the pump barrel connecting pipe 52 may be connected to the water inlet 511, and the other end of the pump barrel connecting pipe 52 may be connected to a through hole on the outer cylinder 30. Since the inner cylinder 40 usually has a through hole communicating with the interior of the outer cylinder 30, the other end of the pump barrel connecting pipe 52 may be connected to the washing chamber 41 through the through hole on the outer cylinder 30 and the through hole on the inner cylinder 40, thereby realizing the connection between the water inlet 511 and the washing chamber 41.

[0099] For example, the circulating drainage section 50 may also include a circulating water pipe 53. One end of the circulating water pipe 53 may be connected to the circulation port 512, and the other end of the circulating water pipe 53 may be connected to the washing chamber 41, thereby realizing the connection between the circulation port 512 and the washing chamber 41.

[0100] The connection between the water inlet 511 and the washing chamber 41 allows water from the washing chamber 41 to enter the housing 51 through the water inlet 511. The connection between the circulation port 512 and the washing chamber 41 allows water from the housing 51 to re-enter the washing chamber 41 through the circulation port 512, thus achieving water recycling (e.g., washing water) and saving water.

[0101] The housing 51 also has a drain outlet 513. At this time, the housing 51 has a water inlet 511, a circulation outlet 512 and a drain outlet 513. The drain outlet 513 is configured to communicate with the outside of the chassis 10.

[0102] For example, the circulating drainage section 50 may include a drain pipe 54. One end of the drain pipe 54 is connected to the drain outlet 513, and the other end is located outside the chassis 10, thereby enabling the drain outlet 513 to be connected to the outside of the chassis 10.

[0103] By connecting the drain outlet 513 to the outside of the chassis 10, water (such as washing water) inside the housing 51 can be discharged to the outside of the chassis 10 through the drain outlet 513.

[0104] Figure 9 and Figure 10 Cross-sectional views of a circulating drainage section 50 at different sections are shown. Among them, forming... Figure 9 The cross-section can be seen in Figure 6 The AA section forms Figure 10 The cross-section can be seen in Figure 7 BB section.

[0105] See Figures 6 to 10 In some embodiments, the circulating drainage section 50 may further include a circulating pump 55 and a drain pump 56, both of which are connected to the housing 51. The circulating pump 55 is configured to allow water (e.g., washing water) in the washing chamber 41 to enter the housing 51 through the inlet 511 and flow toward the circulation port 512.

[0106] exist Figure 10 The dashed line in the middle indicates the direction of water flow inside the housing 51 during the washing mode.

[0107] See Figure 10The circulation pump 55 has a first impeller 551. When the garment processing equipment 100 is in the washing process, the circulation pump 55 runs and drives the first impeller 551 to rotate. When the first impeller 551 rotates, it draws water from the washing chamber 41, so that the water in the washing chamber 41 enters the housing 51 through the water inlet 511 and flows towards the circulation port 512, and is finally output from the circulation port 512, so as to realize the recycling of water (such as washing water) in the washing chamber 41.

[0108] The drain pump 56 is configured to allow water from the washing chamber 41 to enter the housing 51 through the inlet 511 and flow toward the drain outlet 513.

[0109] exist Figure 10 The dashed line illustrates the water flow direction within the housing 51 during drainage mode. The drain pump 56 has a pump casing and a second impeller 561. The pump casing of the drain pump 56 can be connected to the housing 51, and the two together form a drain pump chamber 562. The drain outlet 513 communicates with the housing 51 through the drain pump chamber 562. The second impeller 561 is located within the drain pump chamber 562. During the drainage process of the clothing handling equipment 100, the drain pump 56 operates, driving the second impeller 561 to rotate. As the second impeller 561 rotates, it draws water from the washing chamber 41, causing the water in the washing chamber 41 to enter the housing 51 through the inlet 511 and flow towards the drain outlet 513, ultimately exiting from the drain outlet 513.

[0110] See Figure 8 and Figure 10 In some embodiments, the circulating drainage section 50 may further include a filter assembly detachably disposed within the housing 51. As an example, the circulating drainage section 50 may also include a handle 59. One end of the handle 59 is detachably connected to both the filter assembly and the housing 51, and the other end of the handle 59 extends outside the housing 10, allowing the filter assembly to be detachably installed within the housing 51 via the handle 59. For example, the detachable connection between the handle 59 and the filter assembly and the housing 51 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit, threaded connection, etc.

[0111] The filter assembly is detachably housed within the housing 51, making it easy to disassemble, clean, and replace.

[0112] See Figure 11 and Figure 12 and combined Figure 10The filter assembly includes two filter elements 57. For ease of description, the two filter elements 57 are defined as a first filter element 57a and a second filter element 57b, respectively. The first filter element 57a is connected to the handle, and the second filter element 57b is adjacent to the drain pump 56. Both the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b are located within the housing 51, and are detachably connected and together define a filter chamber. The inlet 511 communicates with the circulation port 512 through the filter chamber. The inlet 511 is also connected to the drain port 513 through the drain pump 56. Specifically, the inlet 511 can communicate with the drain port 513 through the drain pump chamber 562.

[0113] Because the inlet 511 is connected to the circulation port 512 via the filter chamber, when the circulation pump 55 brings water (such as washing water) from the washing chamber 41 into the housing 51 through the inlet 511 and towards the circulation port 512, the water will preferentially enter the filter chamber before the circulation port 512. This allows the water to be filtered by the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b within the filter chamber before entering the washing chamber 41 through the circulation port 512. This prevents impurities in the water from causing repeated contamination of the clothes, reduces the amount of lint and impurities adhering to the surface of the clothes after washing, improves the washing quality of the clothing treatment equipment 100, and enhances user satisfaction. In washing mode, the method of filtering the water through the filter element 57 while simultaneously circulating the water can be called dynamic filtration.

[0114] After the water flow is filtered by the filter element 57, impurities in the water flow will be trapped inside the filter chamber, and some impurities will also adhere to the surface of the filter element 57 (such as the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b). If not cleaned in time, it will affect the filtration effect of the filter element 57 on the water flow, and thus affect the washing quality of the laundry processing equipment 100.

[0115] For this reason, see Figure 13 and Figure 14 and combined Figure 10 In some embodiments, the circulating drainage section 50 may further include a cleaning member 58, which is rotatably connected to a first filter element 57a and also rotatably connected to a second filter element 57b. The cleaning member 58 is located within the filter chamber. The cleaning member 58 is configured to clean impurities on the filter elements 57a and push the impurities into the drainage pump 56 when rotating relative to the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b. Specifically, the cleaning member 58 can push impurities into the drainage pump chamber 562 when rotating.

[0116] See Figure 13 and Figure 14 The cleaning component 58 can be a cleaning structure with a spiral blade 581. When the cleaning component 58 rotates, the spiral blade 581 also rotates around the rotation axis of the cleaning component 58.

[0117] In some examples, as the helical blade 581 rotates, it can come into contact with the filter element 57 (first filter element 57a and second filter element 57b) on the side facing the filter chamber, thereby cleaning impurities on the filter element 57.

[0118] In other examples, when there is a lot of impurities accumulated on the side of the filter element 57 facing the filter chamber, the spiral blade 581 may not contact the filter element 57 when it rotates. The impurities on the filter element 57 can still be cleaned by contact between the spiral blade 581 and the impurities on the filter element 57.

[0119] Furthermore, during the rotation of the spiral blade 581, the cleaned impurities can be moved along the spiral path of the spiral blade 581 into the drainage pump chamber 562.

[0120] It should be noted that, Figure 13 and Figure 14 This is merely one example of the structure of the cleaning component 58, and does not limit the structure of the cleaning component 58. That is to say, the cleaning component 58 can also be other structures that can achieve the above functions, and the structure of the cleaning component 58 is not limited here.

[0121] In this embodiment, the cleaning member 58 cleans impurities on the filter member 57 when it rotates relative to the filter member 57, and moves the impurities to the side of the filter chamber adjacent to the drain pump 56. This configuration enables the filter member 57 to self-clean, thereby ensuring the filtration effect of the filter member 57 on the water flow.

[0122] Furthermore, by rotating the cleaning component 58 relative to the filter component 57 to move impurities into the drain pump 56, the water flow can also carry impurities accumulated on one side of the drain pump 56 to the outside of the housing 10 through the drain outlet 513 during the process of water flow through the drain pump 56 and drain outlet 513. This also enables the clothing processing equipment 100 to self-clean impurities, eliminating the need for users to frequently clean the impurities temporarily stored in the drain pump chamber 562, thus improving the user experience.

[0123] Based on this, the embodiments of this application, through the detachable connection of the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b, and the rotatable connection of the cleaning element 58 to the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b, allow the cleaning element 58 to be easily removed from the filter assembly by disconnecting the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b. At this time, the cleaning element 58, the first filter element 57a, and the second filter element 57b are three separate components, allowing users to thoroughly clean the filter element 57a, the cleaning element 58, the connection between the cleaning element 58 and the first filter element 57a, and the connection between the cleaning element 58 and the second filter element 57b. Simultaneously, it prevents deformation of the cleaning element 58 during disassembly and assembly, thereby extending its service life.

[0124] Furthermore, when the cleaning component 58 is installed, it can be connected to one of the filter components 57 (such as the first filter component 57a) first. The other end of the cleaning component 58 can be pre-installed on another filter component 57 (such as the second filter component 57b). After the first filter component 57a and the second filter component 57b are connected, the cleaning component 58 can be easily installed in the filter assembly. This also avoids deformation of the cleaning component 58 during disassembly and assembly, and can improve the service life of the cleaning component 58.

[0125] Therefore, the embodiment of this application, through the detachable connection of the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b, and the rotatable connection of the cleaning element 58 with the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b, facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the cleaning element 58 within the filter assembly. This allows users to thoroughly clean the filter element 57, as well as the connection points between the cleaning element 58 and the filter element 57, while also preventing deformation of the cleaning element 58 during disassembly and assembly, thus improving the service life of the cleaning element 58.

[0126] See Figure 13 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, both the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b may further include a fixing part 571. For example, the fixing part 571 may be an annular shape, a square annular shape, etc. The fixing part 571 facilitates the connection between the filter assembly and the handle.

[0127] See Figure 13 and Figure 14 Both the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b may further include a filter portion 572, which is located on one side of the fixing portion 571. Along the rotation axis of the cleaning member 58, the filter portions 572 of the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b are mated to each other and detachably connected, and the fixing portions 571 in the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b are opposite to each other.

[0128] The filter portion 572 and the fixing portion 571 in the first filter element 57a, together with the filter portion 572 and the fixing portion 571 in the second filter element 57b, can define a filter chamber. The cleaning member 58 is rotatably connected at both ends on the rotation axis to the adjacent fixing portion 571. Furthermore, the filter portions 572 in both the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b are at least surrounding the side of the cleaning member 58 facing the circulation port 512, so that while the cleaning member 58 is rotatably connected at both ends on the rotation axis to the first filter element 57a or the second filter element 57b respectively, the cleaning member 58 can be positioned within the filter chamber.

[0129] When the filter section 572 is at least positioned around the side of the cleaning component 58 facing the circulation port 512, such as Figure 13 As shown, the filter section 572 may be provided only on the side of the cleaning member 58 facing the circulation port 512, or the filter section 572 may also be provided around the entire periphery of the cleaning member 58, so as to make the structure of the first filter member 57a and the second filter member 57b, as well as the way of driving the cleaning member 58 to rotate, more diverse, so as to meet the different design requirements of the garment processing equipment 100 for the circulation drainage section 50.

[0130] Compared to the filter section 572 surrounding the entire periphery of the cleaning element 58, when the filter section 572 only surrounds the side of the cleaning element 58 facing the circulation port 512, it ensures that the filter element 57 can filter the water flowing into the circulation port 512, improving the washing quality of the garment processing equipment 100, while also ensuring that the part of the cleaning element 58 facing the water inlet 511 is not surrounded by the filter element 57. This allows the cleaning element 58 to face the water inlet 511. During the washing process, the garment processing equipment 100 can use a dynamic filtration mechanism, utilizing the principle of fluid dynamics self-drive. When the water flows through the water inlet 511 into the housing 51 and passes through the cleaning element 58, the cleaning element 58 converts the tangential kinetic energy of the water flow into rotational mechanical energy, increasing the rotational torque (torque) of the cleaning element 58. Thus, the water flow output from the water inlet 511 drives the cleaning element 58 to rotate at high speed relative to the filter element 57. There is no need to add a motor, which simplifies the structure of the circulation drainage section 50 and reduces the manufacturing cost of the garment processing equipment 100.

[0131] It should be noted that the principle of self-driving fluid dynamics usually involves using the motion and dynamic characteristics of fluids to drive mechanical systems or perform certain functions without the need for an external power source.

[0132] Figure 15 The filter assembly shown is located near the drain pump 56.

[0133] See Figure 15 and combined Figure 10The drain pump 56 can be located at the end of the cleaning component 58 on the axis of rotation away from the handle. The fixing part 571 of the filter component 57 adjacent to the drain pump 56 can be provided with a communication port 5712. The communication port 5712 is used to connect the filter chamber with the drain pump chamber 562 of the drain pump 56, so that while the cleaning component 58 pushes impurities into the drain pump chamber 562 of the drain pump 56 during rotation, the end of the cleaning component 58 facing the drain pump 56 is not surrounded by the filter part 572, thereby improving the drainage rate of the garment processing equipment 100.

[0134] The structure of the circulating drainage section 50 will be further explained below, taking the example that the filter section 572 is only located on the side of the cleaning component 58 facing the circulation port 512.

[0135] See Figures 13 to 15 In some embodiments, the fixing part 571 has a protruding support part 5711 on the side where the filter part 572 is located, and the two ends of the cleaning member 58 have grooves 582 on the side facing the corresponding support part 5711. Parts of the support part 5711 are disposed in the adjacent grooves 582, and the cleaning member 58 can rotate relative to the support part 5711. This arrangement enables a rotatable connection between the cleaning member 58 and the adjacent fixing part 571.

[0136] Of course, in other embodiments, the end can also be inserted into the support portion 5711, which can also achieve a rotatable connection between the cleaning component 58 and the adjacent fixing portion 571.

[0137] See Figures 11 to 14 In some embodiments, along the circumferential direction of the cleaning member 58, the filter section 572 includes a first filter section 5721 and two second filter sections 5722, with the first filter section 5721 connected between the two second filter sections 572. The first filter section 5721 and the two second filter sections 5722 have a plurality of filter holes to realize the filtering function of the first filter section 5721 and the two second filter sections 5722.

[0138] The first filter section 5721 is arranged around the side of the cleaning component 58 that is circumferentially away from the inlet 511, and the second filter section 5722 is abutted against the inner wall of the housing 51 on the side away from the first filter section 5721, so that the part of the cleaning component 58 facing the inlet 511 is not surrounded by the filter 57, so that the water flow output from the inlet 511 can drive the cleaning component 58 to rotate.

[0139] Furthermore, by positioning the second filter section 5722 against the inner wall of the housing 51 on the side opposite to the first filter section 5721, the gap between the filter element 57 and the inner wall of the housing 51 can be eliminated. Thus, when the circulation port 512 is located on the side of the filter element 57 opposite to the cleaning element 58, the filtration effect of the filter element 57 on the water flow can be enhanced, further improving the washing quality of the laundry treatment equipment 100.

[0140] See Figures 11 to 14 The first filter section 5721 in the first filter element 57a is connected to the first filter section 5721 in the second filter element 57b, and the second filter section 5722 in the first filter element 57a is connected to the second filter section 5722 in the second filter element 57b, while also being detachably connected. This configuration allows for a detachable connection between the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b, while also eliminating the gap between the filter sections 572 of the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b. This allows the two filter elements 57 to form a filter chamber, further enhancing the filtration effect of the filter elements 57 on the water flow and improving the washing quality of the laundry treatment equipment 100.

[0141] It should be noted that the phrase "A and B are mutually connected" mentioned in this application can be understood as A and B being in contact with each other at their mating ends. "A and B at the mating end" refers to the ends where they are connected. For example, "the first filter segment 5721 in the first filter element 57a and the first filter segment 5721 in the second filter element 57b are mutually connected" means that the end faces of the first filter segments 5721 in these two filter elements 57 are in contact with each other at their mating ends. Any similar descriptions of "A and B are mutually connected" in this application can be interpreted in the same way.

[0142] See Figure 17 and Figure 18 In some embodiments, the second filter segment 5722 of one of the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b has a snap-fit ​​portion 5723 at the mating end, and the second filter segment 5722 of the other has a snap-fit ​​portion 5725 at the mating end. The snap-fit ​​portion 5723 and the snap-fit ​​portion 5725 snap together, so that the second filter segments 5722 in the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b are all snapped together, realizing a detachable connection of the second filter segments 5722 in the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b. Compared with the fastener connection method, this connection method in the embodiments of this application does not require additional tools, which makes it convenient for users to disassemble and assemble the cleaning component 58.

[0143] It should be noted that, Figure 17 The buckle 5723 shown is located on the second filter element 57b. Figure 18The snap-fit ​​portion 5725 shown is located on the first filter element 57a. In some examples, the snap-fit ​​portion 5723 may also be located on the first filter element 57a, and the snap-fit ​​portion 5725 may also be located on the second filter element 57b.

[0144] See Figure 17 and Figure 18 and combined Figure 13 In some embodiments, the latching portion 5723 can be a cantilever structure, that is, the latching portion 5723 can be a cantilever structure on the second filter section 5722. The engaging portion 5725 can be a bent structure, that is, the engaging portion 5725 is a bent structure on the second filter section 5722. Furthermore, there is an installation gap 5726 between the bent structure and the rest of the second filter section 5722, and the latching portion 5723 has a hook 5724 that passes through the installation gap 5726 and engages with the engaging portion 5725.

[0145] Of course, in some other embodiments, the snap-fit ​​portion 5725 may also be a slot on the second filter section 5722, and a portion of the hook 5724 may be located in the slot and snap-fit ​​with the slot.

[0146] Compared to the slotted design of the latching part 5725, this embodiment of the application, by using a bent structure for the latching part 5725 and an installation gap 5726, not only achieves the latching connection between the latching part 5723 and the latching part 5725, but also guides the installation process of the latching part 5723 on the latching part 5725 through the installation gap 5726, and restricts the position of the latching part 5723 relative to the latching part 5725, thereby enhancing the stability of the latching connection between the latching part 5723 and the latching part 5725.

[0147] See Figure 18 In some embodiments, the hook 5724 may also have a guide slope, which is used to reduce the size of the head of the hook 5724 to facilitate the hook 5724 passing through the mounting gap 5726 and engaging with the engaging part 5725. The head of the hook 5724 is the end of the hook 5724 that is away from the second filter section 5722.

[0148] See Figure 17 and Figure 18In some embodiments, the second filter section 5722 has a filter connecting section 5727 and an abutting section 5728, with the filter connecting section 5727 connected to the first filter section 572. The filter connecting section 5727 can be understood as the portion of the second filter section 5722 that has filter holes. The abutting section 5728 abuts against the inner wall of the housing 51, and the abutting section 5728 has a latching portion 5723 or a latching portion 5725 on the side facing away from the inner wall of the housing 51. For example, the abutting section 5728 of the first filter section 5722 may have a latching portion 5725, and the abutting section 5728 of the second filter section 5722 may have a latching portion 5723. In this way, without affecting the opening of the filter holes on the second filter section 5722, the snap-fit ​​part 5723 or snap-fit ​​part 5725 can be reasonably set on the abutment section 5728, so as to realize the snap-fit ​​of the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b in the second filter section 5722.

[0149] The above text mentions a method in which the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b can be detachably connected, but this does not constitute a limitation on the method in which the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b can be detachably connected.

[0150] See Figures 19 to 25 In other embodiments, the second filter section 5722 of one of the first filter elements 57a and the second filter element 57b has a protruding engagement portion 5729 at its mating end. The engagement portion 5729 is located on the side of the second filter section 5722 facing away from the cleaning element 58. The second filter section 5722 of the other filter element has an engagement groove 5730 at its mating end. The engagement groove 5730 is located on the side of the second filter section 5722 facing the cleaning element 58. The engagement portion 5729 is disposed within the engagement groove 5730 through the opening of the engagement groove 5730 and engages with the groove wall of the engagement groove 5730, thereby realizing a detachable connection between the second filter section 5722 of the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b. Compared with the fastener connection method, this connection method in the embodiments of this application still does not require additional tools, which can facilitate the user to disassemble and assemble the cleaning element 58.

[0151] It should be noted that, Figure 21 The shown engagement portion 5729 is located in the first filter element 57a, and the engagement groove 5730 is located in the second filter element 57b. In some examples, the engagement portion 5729 may also be located in the second filter element 57b, and the engagement groove 5730 may also be located in the first filter element 57a.

[0152] See Figures 22 to 25In some embodiments, the second filter section 5722 also has a filter connecting section 5727 and an abutment section 5728. The positions and connections of the filter connecting section 5727 and the abutment section 5728 are described above and will not be repeated here. One of the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b has a screw-in portion 5729 at its mating end in its filter connecting section 5727, located on the side of the filter connecting section 5727 facing away from the cleaning element 58. The other filter element's abutment section 5728 has a screw-in groove 5730 at its mating end, located on the side of the filter connecting section 5727 facing the cleaning element 58. In this way, without affecting the opening of the filter holes on the second filter section 5722, the screw-in part 5729 can be reasonably set in the filter connecting section 5727, and the screw-in groove 5730 can be set in the abutment section 5728. When the second filter section 5722 in the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b approach each other, the screw-in part 5729 can pass through the groove opening of the screw-in groove 5730. As the first filter element 57a and the second filter element 57b rotate relative to each other, the screw-in part 5729 can slide along the screw-in groove 5730 and engage with the groove wall of the screw-in groove 5730.

[0153] See Figures 22 to 25 In some embodiments, in the filter section 572 with a screw-in portion 5729, the filter connecting section 5727 may protrude beyond the abutting section 5728. In the filter section 572 with a screw-in groove 5730, the abutting section 5728 may protrude beyond the filter connecting section 5727. Thus, when the second filter sections 5722 in the two filter sections 572 approach each other, the filter connecting section 5727 with the screw-in portion 5729 may overlap with the abutting section 5728 with the screw-in groove 5730, so that the screw-in portion 5729 can face the screw-in groove 5730 and engage with the groove wall of the screw-in groove 5730 through the groove opening.

[0154] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms “comprising” and “having” as used herein, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, display structure, product, or device that includes a step or unit is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are expressly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not expressly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0155] It should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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 application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0156] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Chassis; A drum assembly is disposed inside the chassis, and the drum assembly has a washing chamber; A circulating drainage section is located inside the chassis; The circulating drainage section includes: The housing has a water inlet, a circulation port and a drain port, wherein the water inlet and the circulation port are both connected to the washing chamber and the drain port is configured to connect to the outside of the chassis. Both the circulation pump and the drain pump are connected to the housing. The circulation pump is configured to allow water from the washing chamber to enter the housing through the inlet and flow toward the circulation port. The drain pump is configured to allow water from the washing chamber to enter the housing through the inlet and flow toward the drain port. A filter assembly is detachably disposed within the housing. The filter assembly includes a first filter element and a second filter element, both of which are disposed within the housing. The first filter element and the second filter element are detachably connected and together define a filter chamber. The water inlet is connected to the circulation port through the filter chamber. The water inlet is also connected to the drain port through the drain pump. A cleaning element is rotatably connected to the first filter element and also rotatably connected to the second filter element, and the cleaning element is located within the filter chamber; the cleaning element is configured to clean impurities on the first filter element and the second filter element and push the impurities into the drain pump when rotating relative to the first filter element and the second filter element.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first filter element and the second filter element include: Fixing part; The filter section is located on one side of the fixing section; The filter portions in the first filter element and the second filter element are connected to each other and detachably, while the fixing portions are opposite to each other; and the filter portions and the fixing portions in the first filter element, together with the filter portions and the fixing portions in the second filter element, define the filter cavity. Both ends of the cleaning component are rotatably connected to the adjacent fixing part, and the filtering parts of the first filter and the second filter are at least arranged around the side of the cleaning component facing the circulation port.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part has a protruding support part on the side where the filter part is provided, and both ends of the cleaning part have grooves on the side facing the corresponding support part; A portion of the support is located within the adjacent groove, and the cleaning component is rotatable relative to the support.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, Along the circumference of the cleaning component, the filter section includes a first filter section and two second filter sections, with the first filter section connected between the two second filter sections; the first filter section surrounds the side of the cleaning component facing away from the water inlet in the circumference, and the side of the second filter section facing away from the first filter section abuts against the inner wall of the housing, so that the portion of the cleaning component facing the water inlet is not surrounded by the filter section. The first filter segment in the first filter element is connected to the first filter segment in the second filter element, and the second filter segment in the first filter element is connected to the second filter segment in the second filter element while being detached.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the first filter element and the second filter element has a snap-fit ​​portion at the docking end of its second filter section, and the other has a snap-fit ​​portion at the docking end of its second filter section, wherein the snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the snap-fit ​​portion.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The buckle part is a cantilever structure, the snap-fit ​​part is a bent structure, and there is an installation gap between the bent structure and the rest of the second filter section. The buckle portion has a hook, which passes through the installation gap and engages with the snap-fit ​​portion.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second filter section has an abutting section that abuts against the inner wall of the housing. The abutting section has a latching part or a snap-fit ​​part on the side opposite to the inner wall of the housing.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the first filter element and the second filter element has a protruding screw-in portion at the docking end of its second filter section, the screw-in portion being located on the side of the second filter section opposite to the cleaning element; the other filter element has a screw-in groove at the docking end of its second filter section, the screw-in groove being located on the side of the second filter section facing the cleaning element. The engagement part is disposed in the engagement groove through the groove opening and engages with the groove wall of the engagement groove.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second filter section has a filter connecting section and an abutting section. The abutting section is connected to the first filter section through the filter connecting section, and the abutting section abuts against the inner wall of the housing. The filter connecting section of one of the first filter element and the second filter element has a screw-in portion at the docking end, the screw-in portion being located on the side of the filter connecting section opposite to the cleaning element, and the abutting section of the other filter element has a screw-in groove at the docking end, the screw-in groove being located on the side of the abutting section facing the cleaning element.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, In the filter section provided with the aforementioned screw-in portion: the filter connecting section protrudes from the abutting section; In the filter section with the aforementioned swivel groove: the abutting section protrudes from the filter connecting section.

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