Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a garment processing device, including a pump body and a cylinder. The pump body is connected to the cylinder, and the cylinder is provided with a water outlet and a drain outlet. The drain outlet is located at the bottom of the cylinder, and the water outlet is positioned higher than the drain outlet. The pump body is connected to the water outlet. This garment processing device has a high degree of compactness and can prevent the pump body from sucking in dirt.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, clothing processing equipment is used to clean clothes. Currently, due to the limited installation space inside clothing processing equipment, there is an urgent need to improve the compactness of clothing processing equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a garment processing device that is highly compact and can prevent the pump body from sucking in dirt.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a garment processing device, including a pump body and a cylinder. The pump body is connected to the cylinder, and the cylinder is provided with a water outlet and a drain outlet. The drain outlet is located at the bottom of the cylinder, and the water outlet is located higher than the drain outlet. The pump body is connected to the water outlet.

[0005] Optionally, a heating trough is provided at the bottom of the cylinder, and the water outlet is positioned higher than the heating trough.

[0006] Optionally, the pump body is configured as a circulating pump, and the cylinder is further provided with a spray port, with the pump body connected between the water outlet and the spray port.

[0007] Optionally, the pump body includes a pump casing, which is connected to the water outlet and is connected to the spray nozzle via a connecting pipe.

[0008] Optionally, the pump casing includes a connector that extends radially along the cylinder and is connected to the connecting pipeline.

[0009] Optionally, the pump body includes a pump casing, a motor, and an impeller. The pump casing is connected to the outlet, the impeller is disposed in the pump casing, and the motor is used to drive the impeller to rotate.

[0010] Optionally, the cylinder includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, the outer cylinder having the water outlet and the water outlet, wherein at least a portion of the pump casing is integrally formed with the outer cylinder.

[0011] Optionally, the cylinder includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, the outer cylinder having the water outlet and the water outlet, wherein the pump casing is detachably connected to the outer cylinder.

[0012] Optionally, the cylinder has a front side and a rear side disposed opposite to each other, and the pump body is connected to the rear side of the cylinder.

[0013] Optionally, the cylinder includes an outer cylinder, the outer cylinder includes a peripheral wall and a rear wall connected to each other, and the pump body is connected to the peripheral wall or the rear wall.

[0014] Optionally, the central axis of the pump body is set higher than the lowest point of the cylinder, and the height difference between the central axis and the lowest point is less than or equal to 140mm~160mm.

[0015] Optionally, the garment processing device includes a drain pump connected to the drain outlet, wherein the drain pump and the pump body are separate components.

[0016] Through the above technical solution, in the garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure, by connecting the pump body to the cylinder, an integrated design of the pump body and the cylinder can be achieved. This improves the compactness of the garment processing equipment and facilitates its assembly. Furthermore, because the drain outlet is positioned low, dirt at the bottom of the cylinder can be discharged through it. By connecting the pump body to the outlet and positioning the outlet higher than the drain outlet, dirt accumulation at the outlet can be reduced or even eliminated. Therefore, when the pump body pumps water from the cylinder through the outlet, this design prevents the pump body from drawing out dirt from the bottom of the cylinder, thus avoiding the pump body sucking in dirt and ensuring the cleanliness of the water pumped out.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of a garment processing device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the drum body in the garment processing device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a front view schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the garment processing equipment provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0025] 1-Pump body, 11-Pump casing, 111-Connector, 12-Motor, 2-Cylinder, 21-Outer cylinder, 211-Cylinder circumferential wall, 212-Cylinder rear wall, 22-Inner cylinder, 3-Connecting pipeline, 4-Drain pump, 10-Outlet, 20-Spray nozzle, 30-Drain outlet, 40-Heating settling tank, 50-Reference surface. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0027] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "front," "back," "up," "down," "left," and "right" are used based on Figure 1 and Figure 2 The orientation is defined in the drawings, where the front can be considered as one side of the cylinder opening and the back as the other. Additionally, the vertical direction can be referenced to the gravity direction of the garment processing equipment, where "up" corresponds to the top and "down" to the bottom. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component. Furthermore, in the following description, when referring to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements, which will not be repeated here.

[0028] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, a garment processing apparatus is provided, with reference to... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the garment processing device includes a pump body 1 and a cylinder 2. The pump body 1 is connected to the cylinder 2. The cylinder 2 is provided with a water outlet 10 and a drain outlet 30. The drain outlet 30 is located at the bottom of the cylinder 2, and the water outlet 10 is located higher than the drain outlet 30. The pump body 1 is connected to the water outlet 10.

[0029] Through the above technical solution, in the garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure, by connecting the pump body 1 to the cylinder 2, the pump body 1 and the cylinder 2 can be integrated, which improves the compactness of the garment processing equipment and facilitates its assembly. Furthermore, because the drain outlet 30 is positioned low, dirt at the bottom of the cylinder 2 can be discharged through the drain outlet 30. This disclosure connects the pump body 1 to the water outlet 10 and positions the water outlet 10 higher than the drain outlet 30, thus reducing or even eliminating the accumulation of dirt at the water outlet 10. Therefore, when the pump body 1 pumps water from the cylinder 2 through the water outlet 10, this arrangement prevents the pump body 1 from drawing out dirt from the bottom of the cylinder 2, thereby preventing the pump body 1 from sucking in dirt and ensuring the cleanliness of the water pumped out by the pump body 1.

[0030] It should be noted that the aforementioned drum 2 is used as a washing drum for washing clothes. The drum may include an outer drum 21 and an inner drum 22, with the inner drum 22 rotatably disposed inside the outer drum 21. The aforementioned water outlet 10 and drain outlet 30 may be disposed on the outer drum 21, and this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0031] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 1 As shown, a heating trough 40 can be provided at the bottom of the cylinder 2, and the outlet 10 can be set higher than the heating trough 40. Here, since some dirt often settles in the heating trough 40, the cleanliness of the water in the heating trough 40 is poor. By setting the outlet 10 higher than the heating trough 40, this disclosure can avoid dirt remaining at the outlet 10, thereby further preventing the pump body 1 from sucking in dirt, and further ensuring the cleanliness of the water pumped out by the pump body 1. In some embodiments, the drain outlet 30 can be connected to the heating trough 40, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0032] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cylinder 2 may include an outer cylinder 21 and an inner cylinder 22. The outer cylinder 21 is used to support the inner cylinder 22, in which clothing can be placed. As for the pump body 1, it can be connected to the outer cylinder 21. Here, since the outer cylinder 21 has good support and the vibration of the inner cylinder 22 is small when it is working, connecting the pump body 1 to the outer cylinder 21 can, on the one hand, reliably support the pump body 1 using the outer cylinder 21, and on the other hand, reduce or even avoid the impact of the vibration of the inner cylinder 22 on the pump body 1. Here, when the pump body 1 and the outer cylinder 21 are connected, the two can basically remain relatively stationary.

[0033] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the pump body 1 can be configured as any suitable pump; for example, the pump body 1 can be configured as a circulating pump, see reference. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the drum 2 can also be equipped with a spray nozzle 20, and the pump body 1 is connected between the water outlet 10 and the spray nozzle 20. In this way, when the pump body 1 is working, it can draw water from the drum 2 through the water outlet 10, and then pump the drawn water into the spray nozzle 20, thus returning the drawn water to the drum 2. This facilitates the rapid soaking of dry clothes in the drum 2, and during the washing process, allows the water and detergent in the water to fully mix with the clothes, improving the washing effect. Furthermore, because the water outlet 10 is positioned relatively high, for example above the drain outlet 30, or even above the heating tank 40, it prevents the pump body 1 from sucking in dirt and thus secondary contaminating the clothes; that is, this design avoids secondary contamination of the clothes.

[0034] In some embodiments, the cylinder 2 may be provided with a door seal, and the above-mentioned spray nozzle 20 may be provided at the higher part of the door seal. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0035] In some implementations, reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the pump body 1 may include a pump casing 11, which is connected to the outlet 10. The pump casing 11 is connected to the spray nozzle 20 through the connecting pipe 3. In this way, the pump body 1 can draw water from the cylinder 2 into the pump body through the outlet 10, and then pump the water to the spray nozzle 20 through the connecting pipe 3. Thus, the circulation function of the pump body 1 can be realized.

[0036] In some embodiments, reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the pump casing 11 may include a connector 111, which may extend radially along the cylinder 2 and connect to the connecting pipe 3. In this way, the extension of the connector 111 facilitates the routing of the connecting pipe 3, facilitates the arrangement of the connecting pipe 3 between the pump casing 11 and the spray nozzle 20, and helps to reduce the degree of bending of the connecting pipe 3.

[0037] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connecting pipe 3 may be arranged at least partially around the cylindrical peripheral wall 211 below to facilitate the routing of the connecting pipe 3, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0038] In some embodiments, a portion of the connecting pipe 3 may be fitted to the cylindrical peripheral wall 211 described below, which facilitates a compact design and helps to constrain and fix the connecting pipe 3.

[0039] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the pump body 1 can be constructed in any suitable manner, wherein, reference is made to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the pump body 1 may include a pump casing 11, a motor 12 and an impeller (not shown in the figure). The pump casing 11 is connected to the outlet 10. The impeller is disposed in the pump casing 11. The motor 12 is used to drive the impeller to rotate. In this way, the motor 12 can drive the impeller to rotate, and the rotation of the impeller can drive the water in the pump casing 11 to flow, thereby realizing the pumping function of the pump body 1.

[0040] In some implementations, reference Figures 2 to 4As shown, the cylinder 2 may include an outer cylinder 21 and an inner cylinder 22. The outer cylinder 21 may have a water outlet 10 and a water outlet 30. At least a portion of the pump housing 11 may be integrally formed with the outer cylinder 21. This eliminates the need for a connection between the pump housing 11 and the outer cylinder 21, effectively ensuring a seal at the connection point. It also eliminates the need for a seal between the pump housing 11 and the outer cylinder 21, and prevents leakage even if the outer cylinder 21 vibrates. Furthermore, it reduces the number of parts in the garment processing equipment, facilitating assembly. During assembly of the pump body 1 and the outer cylinder 21, the impeller is installed into the pump housing 11, and the motor 12 is connected to the outer cylinder 21. The motor 12 can be connected to the outer cylinder 21 using fasteners. Of course, in some embodiments, the aforementioned connector 111 may also be integrally formed with the outer cylinder 21.

[0041] In some embodiments, the pump housing 11 can also be detachably connected to the outer cylinder 21. In this case, the pump body can be assembled as a whole first. That is, the pump housing 11, motor 12, and impeller can be pre-assembled together, and then the pump body 1 is connected to the outer cylinder 21. This reduces the assembly difficulty of the clothing processing equipment and facilitates the overall disassembly and assembly of the pump body 1.

[0042] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the axis of the pump casing 11 can be parallel to the axis of the cylinder 2, which facilitates the pump body 1 to draw water from the cylinder 2 into the pump casing 11.

[0043] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the pump body 1 can be arranged at any suitable position on the cylinder 2, wherein, with reference to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cylinder 2 has a front side and a rear side arranged opposite to each other. The pump body 1 can be connected to the rear side of the cylinder 2. Here, since the front panel of the garment processing device is relatively cumbersome to disassemble, connecting the pump body 1 to the rear side of the cylinder 2 allows the pump body 1 to be close to the rear panel of the garment processing device. Since the rear panel of the garment processing device is easier to disassemble, this arrangement facilitates the installation and maintenance of the pump body 1. Of course, in other embodiments, the cylinder 2 may have a middle side arranged between the front and rear sides, and the pump body 1 may also be arranged on the middle side or the front side of the cylinder 2. In addition, the pump body 1 can be arranged at any position in the left-right direction of the cylinder 2, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0044] In some implementations, reference Figures 2 to 5As shown, the cylinder 2 includes an outer cylinder 21, which may include a circumferential wall 211 and a rear wall 212 connected to each other. The pump body 1 is connected to either the circumferential wall 211 or the rear wall 212. Here, the circumferential wall 211 is the wall that surrounds the cylinder 2 circumferentially. Since there are many possible arrangements on the circumferential wall 211, connecting the pump body 1 to the circumferential wall 211 facilitates flexible arrangement of the pump body 1. (Refer to...) Figures 2 to 4 As shown, connecting the pump body 1 to the rear wall 212 of the cylinder allows the pump body 1 to be positioned further back, facilitating installation and maintenance. In some embodiments, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the pump body 1 can be connected to the aforementioned cylindrical peripheral wall 211.

[0045] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the cylinder 2 has a top and a bottom that are positioned opposite each other, and the pump body 1 can be connected to the bottom of the cylinder 2. Here, since gravity will keep the bottom of the cylinder 2 filled with water when it is filled with water, connecting the pump body 1 to the bottom of the cylinder 2 is suitable to ensure that the pump body 1 can pump out the water from the cylinder 2, and to avoid the water level in the cylinder 2 being too low when the pump body 1 is positioned too high, which would prevent the pump body 1 from working properly.

[0046] It should be noted that, taking the horizontally extending reference plane 50 that coincides with the axis of the cylinder 2 as an example, the part of the cylinder 2 that is above the reference plane 50 is regarded as the top of the cylinder 2, and the part of the cylinder 2 that is below the reference plane 50 is regarded as the bottom of the cylinder 2.

[0047] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 1 As shown, the central axis of pump body 1 can be set higher than the lowest point of cylinder 2. The height difference between the central axis and the lowest point can be less than or equal to 140mm~160mm, for example, less than or equal to 150mm. This avoids the pump body 1 being arranged too high, which helps to ensure the normal operation of the pump body 1. Here, pump body 1 can be constructed as a circulating pump. Reference Figure 1 As shown, the height difference between the central axis of the cylinder 2 and the lowest point mentioned above can be L1, that is, L1 is less than or equal to 140mm~160mm. Of course, here, the central axis of the pump body 1 can be set higher than the drain outlet 30, or even higher than the heating trough 40, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0048] In some implementations, reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the pump body 1 can be arranged on the rear side of the cylinder 2 and at the bottom of the cylinder 2, but this disclosure does not limit this.

[0049] In some embodiments, the pump body 1 can be arranged at any suitable position in the left-right direction of the cylinder 2, and this disclosure does not limit this. The vertical, front-back, and left-right directions are all perpendicular to each other.

[0050] In some embodiments of this disclosure, reference is made to Figure 1 As shown, the garment processing equipment may also include a drain pump 4, which can be connected to the drain outlet 30. The drain pump 4 can be separate from the pump body 1, meaning that the drain pump 4 and the pump body 1 are not connected to each other. The advantage of this arrangement is that it eliminates the need for a connection between the drain pump 4 and the pump body 1, preventing the drain pump 4 and pump body 1 from cracking during transport or drops if they are integrated.

[0051] In some embodiments, the pump body 1 can be configured as a circulating pump. In this way, the pump body 1 and the drain pump 4 are set separately, which can avoid the drain pump 4 and the pump body 1 sharing a housing, causing dirt generated in the corresponding part of the drain pump 4 to be pumped back into the cylinder 2 through the pump body 1, resulting in secondary pollution of the clothes.

[0052] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0053] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0054] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, It includes a pump body and a cylinder. The pump body is connected to the cylinder. The cylinder is provided with a water outlet and a water outlet. The water outlet is located at the bottom of the cylinder. The water outlet is located higher than the water outlet. The pump body is connected to the water outlet.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cylinder is provided with a heating trough, and the water outlet is set higher than the heating trough.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pump body is constructed as a circulating pump, and the cylinder is also provided with a spray port. The pump body is connected between the water outlet and the spray port.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pump body includes a pump casing, which is connected to the water outlet and is connected to the spray nozzle via a connecting pipe.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pump casing includes a connector that extends radially along the cylinder and is connected to the connecting pipeline.

6. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The pump body includes a pump casing, a motor, and an impeller. The pump casing is connected to the outlet, the impeller is disposed in the pump casing, and the motor is used to drive the impeller to rotate.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cylinder includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, the outer cylinder having the water outlet and the water outlet, wherein at least a portion of the pump casing is integrally formed with the outer cylinder.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cylinder includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, the outer cylinder having the water outlet and the water outlet, wherein the pump casing is detachably connected to the outer cylinder.

9. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The cylinder has a front side and a rear side that are arranged opposite to each other, and the pump body is connected to the rear side of the cylinder.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cylinder includes an outer cylinder, which includes a peripheral wall and a rear wall connected to each other, and the pump body is connected to the peripheral wall or the rear wall.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The central axis of the pump body is set higher than the lowest point of the cylinder, and the height difference between the central axis and the lowest point is less than or equal to 140mm~160mm.

12. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a drain pump, which is connected to the drain outlet, wherein the drain pump and the pump body are separate components.

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