A drainage assembly and a laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of drainage assembly and clothes processing equipment in clothes processing equipment technical field, the drainage assembly includes base pipe, by base integral forming;Connecting pipe, one end of connecting pipe and base pipe are inserted together, and the other end is communicated with the outer cylinder drain port of outer cylinder. Base pipe and base integral forming are designed, i. e. base pipe and base are a whole piece, base pipe and base are same hard material, while reducing parts, installation is more convenient, one end of connecting pipe and base pipe are inserted together, so that base pipe plays the supporting role to connecting pipe, so that the section of connecting pipe close to base, it is not easy to produce torsional deformation in washing machine vibration and occur pipe grinding condition, so that connecting pipe does not need to separately set up drain pipe clamp to avoid vibration, to reduce the occupancy of clothes processing equipment internal installation space. Further strengthen the firmness of connection between connecting pipe and base pipe.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the technology related to clothing processing equipment, the drain pipe inside a conventional washing machine needs to be fixed by a drain pipe clamp. The drain pipe clamp fastens the inner drain pipe to the base in the form of a buckle. Since the outer drum connected to the drain pipe will vibrate during the operation of the washing machine, it will pull the drain pipe along with it. In order to avoid the drain pipe being driven by the outer drum and rubbing against the base during the operation of the washing machine, which may cause the pipe to be worn out, a felt is usually placed between the drain pipe and the base. Both drain pipe clamps and felt result in more drainage-related structural components in the clothing processing equipment, making assembly complicated. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the technical problem that the outer drum of the clothing processing device in the prior art will vibrate during the operation of the washing machine, which will pull the drain pipe along with it, causing the drain pipe to be driven by the outer drum to rub against the base during the operation of the washing machine, resulting in the risk of the pipe being worn out. The present invention provides a drainage component and clothing processing device.

[0004] This utility model aims to provide a drainage component for a clothing processing device, the clothing processing device including a base and an outer cylinder.

[0005] The drainage assembly includes:

[0006] The base pipe is integrally formed from the base.

[0007] A connecting pipe is provided, one end of which is detachably plugged into the inlet end of the base pipe, and the other end is connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet of the outer cylinder.

[0008] In some embodiments, the base pipe includes an internal base pipe section extending inside the base and a pipe joint structure communicating with the internal base pipe section and protruding outside the base, wherein the connecting pipe is detachably sleeved on the pipe joint structure, and the inlet end of the base pipe is formed on the side of the pipe joint structure.

[0009] In some embodiments, the base pipe includes an internal base pipe section extending inside the base and a pipe joint structure communicating with the internal base pipe section and extending inside the base, wherein the connecting pipe is detachably inserted inside the pipe joint structure, and the inlet end of the base pipe is formed on the side of the pipe joint structure.

[0010] In some embodiments, the central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure has an angle θ1 with the center line of the internal pipe section of the base, wherein 30°≤θ1≤60°.

[0011] In some embodiments, the central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure intersects with the central axis of the outer cylinder drain outlet; preferably, the central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure and the central axis of the outer cylinder drain outlet are on the same vertical plane.

[0012] In some embodiments, the connecting pipe includes a main body section and a bend section, wherein:

[0013] The main body section is connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet and extends along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment;

[0014] One end of the bent section is connected to the main body section, and the other end extends towards the inlet end of the pipe joint structure.

[0015] The connecting pipe is provided with a corrugated section, which is disposed on the main body section.

[0016] In some embodiments, the bent section is a horizontal pipe section, and the main body section is a vertical or inclined pipe section.

[0017] In some embodiments, the connecting pipe further includes a first connecting pipe section and a second connecting pipe section; the first connecting pipe section is connected between the main body section and the bending section, and the first connecting pipe section is configured as a flexible arc-shaped bend.

[0018] One end of the second connecting pipe section is connected to the end of the main body section near the drain outlet of the outer cylinder, and the other end is connected to the drain outlet of the outer cylinder. The second connecting pipe section is constructed as a flexible straight pipe.

[0019] In some embodiments, the drainage assembly further includes an external drainage pipe, which is detachably connected to the outlet end of the base pipe, and one end of the connecting pipe that communicates with the outer cylinder drain port of the outer cylinder is detachably connected to the outer cylinder drain port.

[0020] In some embodiments, the drainage assembly further includes: a connecting shell, the connecting shell being integrally formed with the base; the connecting shell, the internal pipe section of the base, and the pipe joint structure are constructed as a single integral component, the single integral component being a rigid component.

[0021] In some embodiments, a garment processing device is provided, comprising: a housing and an outer cylinder, the outer cylinder having an outer cylinder drain outlet, the garment processing device further comprising: the aforementioned drainage assembly, the base being connected to the bottom of the housing, and the inlet of the connecting pipe being connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet.

[0022] The solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0023] The base pipe is designed as a single, integral piece, made of the same rigid material. This reduces the number of parts and simplifies installation. One end of the connecting pipe inserts into the base pipe, providing support and preventing the section of the connecting pipe near the base from twisting or deforming during washing machine vibrations, thus eliminating the need for a separate drain clamp and reducing the space occupied within the garment processing equipment. This also enhances the robustness of the connection between the connecting pipe and the base pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, as part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing equipment shown in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the drainage component shown in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage pipe structure shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the drainage component shown in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base and drainage component structure shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a top view of the drainage component shown in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 This is the third schematic diagram of the drainage component shown in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1-base, 101-drainage component, 1011-pipe joint structure, 1012-water inlet, 1013-connecting shell, 1014-internal pipe section of base, 102-outer peripheral wall, 2-connecting pipe, 201-bending section, 202-main body section, 203-first connecting pipe section, 204-second connecting pipe section, 3-outer cylinder drain port, 4-outer shell, 5-outer cylinder.

[0033] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] In a conventional washing machine, the drain hose needs to be secured with a drain hose clamp. The drain hose clamp fastens the inner drain hose to the base in the form of a snap. Since the outer drum connected to the drain hose vibrates during the operation of the washing machine, it will pull the drain hose along with it. To prevent the drain hose from being pulled by the outer drum and rubbing against the base during the operation of the washing machine, which may cause the hose to break, a felt is usually placed between the drain hose and the base. Both drain hose clamps and felt result in more drainage-related structural components in the clothes handling equipment, making assembly more complicated.

[0037] Based on this, the following embodiments are proposed:

[0038] Example 1

[0039] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 1 and 5, this embodiment provides a drainage assembly for a clothing processing device, which includes a base 1 and an outer cylinder 5.

[0040] The drainage assembly includes:

[0041] The base pipe is integrally formed from the base 1;

[0042] Connecting pipe 2, one end of which is detachably plugged into the inlet end of the base pipe, and the other end is connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet 3 of the outer cylinder 5.

[0043] In this embodiment, the base pipe and base 1 are integrally formed, meaning they are a single piece made of the same rigid material. This reduces the number of parts and makes installation more convenient. One end of the connecting pipe 2 is inserted into the base pipe, allowing the base pipe to support the connecting pipe 2. This prevents the section of the connecting pipe 2 near the base 1 from twisting and deforming during washing machine vibration, thus reducing the need for a separate drain clamp to prevent vibration and minimizing the space occupied inside the garment processing equipment. It also further strengthens the connection between the connecting pipe 2 and the base pipe.

[0044] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown,

[0045] The base pipe includes an internal base pipe section 1014 extending inside the base 1 and a pipe joint structure 1011 communicating with the internal base pipe section 1014 and protruding outside the base 1. The connecting pipe 2 is detachably sleeved on the pipe joint structure 1011, and the inlet end of the base pipe is formed on the side of the pipe joint structure 1011.

[0046] In this embodiment, the pipe joint structure 1011 refers to a structure that functions as a pipe joint. The pipe joint structure 1011 protrudes from the outside of the base 1, and the connecting pipe 2 is detachably sleeved on the pipe joint structure 1011. That is, at least part of the inner wall of the connecting pipe 2 is in contact with at least part of the outer wall of the pipe joint structure 1011. Thus, the pipe joint structure 1011 provides support for the connecting pipe 2, making it less likely that the section of the connecting pipe 2 near the base 1 will be twisted and deformed during the vibration of the washing machine, thus preventing pipe rubbing. Therefore, the connecting pipe 2 does not need to be separately equipped with a drain pipe clamp to avoid vibration, thereby reducing the space occupied inside the clothing processing equipment.

[0047] Alternatively, in one implementation of this embodiment,

[0048] The base pipe includes an internal base pipe section 1014 extending inside the base 1 and a pipe joint structure 1011 communicating with the internal base pipe section 1014 and extending inside the base 1. The connecting pipe 2 is detachably inserted inside the pipe joint structure 1011, and the inlet end of the base pipe is formed on the side of the pipe joint structure 1011.

[0049] In this embodiment, the pipe joint structure 1011 refers to a structure that functions as a pipe joint. The pipe joint structure 1011 is located inside the base 1, and the connecting pipe 2 is detachably inserted inside the pipe joint structure 1011. That is, at least part of the outer wall of the connecting pipe 2 is in contact with at least part of the inner wall of the pipe joint structure 1011. Thus, the pipe joint structure 1011 provides support for the connecting pipe 2, making it less likely that the section of the connecting pipe 2 near the base 1 will be twisted and deformed during the vibration of the washing machine, thus preventing pipe rubbing. Therefore, the connecting pipe 2 does not need to be separately equipped with a drain pipe clamp to avoid vibration, thereby reducing the space occupied inside the clothing processing equipment.

[0050] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown,

[0051] There is an angle θ1 between the central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure 1011 and the center line of the internal pipe section 1014 of the base, wherein 30°≤θ1≤60°.

[0052] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, the central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure 1011 has a certain angle θ1 with the center line of the internal pipe section 1014 of the base. The angle θ1 is greater than or equal to 30 degrees and less than or equal to 60 degrees. This design is suitable for the location of the outer drum drain outlet 3 in a pulsator washing machine, so that the connecting pipe 2 can be directly connected to the outer drum drain outlet 3 without designing a multi-section bending pipe structure, increasing the water flow throughput, reducing the obstruction area of ​​the pipe wall in the water flow direction, and ensuring the water flow velocity. Furthermore, the central axis of the pipe joint structure 1011 intersects or intersects and is perpendicular to the central axis of the outer drum drain outlet 3, reducing the setting of bending pipe sections in the base pipe and the connecting pipe 2, and reducing the occupation of the installation space on the base 1. The angle θ1 is less than or equal to 60 degrees.

[0053] The central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure 1011 intersects with the central axis of the outer cylinder drain outlet 3; preferably, the central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure 1011 and the central axis of the outer cylinder drain outlet 3 are on the same vertical plane.

[0054] The end of the pipe joint structure 1011 that is plugged into the bent section 201 forms the water inlet end 1012. The axial extension line of the water inlet end 1012 toward the outer cylinder drain outlet 3 intersects with the axial extension line of the pipe joint structure 1011.

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, the end of the pipe joint structure 1011 that abuts against the bend section 201 forms the water inlet end 1012. Water flows out from the bend section 201 and enters the pipe joint structure 1011 through the water inlet end 1012. Specifically, the outer cylinder drain port 3 is located above the base 1. When the central axis of the outer cylinder drain port 3 extends downward, its plane intersects with the plane of the central axis of the inlet end 1012. That is to say, after the water flows out downward from the outer cylinder drain port 3, it only needs to change the direction of the water flow once to enter the pipe joint structure 1011 through the bend section 201.

[0056] Alternatively, in one implementation of this embodiment,

[0057] A limiting structure is provided on the side wall of the end where the connecting pipe 2 and the pipe fitting structure 1011 are inserted and mated, and / or, a limiting structure is provided on the side wall of the end where the pipe fitting structure 1011 and the connecting pipe 2 are inserted and mated.

[0058] The limiting structure may include a first limiting structure and a second limiting structure. The first limiting structure is a groove located on the connecting pipe 2, and the second limiting structure is a protrusion located on the pipe fitting structure 1011. Based on the interference fit between the connecting pipe 2 and the pipe fitting structure 1011, the groove and the protrusion engage to limit the axial movement of the connecting pipe 2 and the pipe fitting structure 1011. The limiting structure may also be an elastic claw located on the connecting pipe 2 or the pipe fitting structure 101. The elastic claw allows for a tighter connection between the connecting pipe 2 and the pipe fitting structure 101, providing better sealing, while also providing better support for the bent section 201 of the connecting pipe 2 from the pipe fitting structure 101.

[0059] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-3 As shown,

[0060] Connecting pipe 2 includes:

[0061] The main body section 202, which is connected to the outer tube drain outlet 3 and extends along the height direction of the garment processing equipment,

[0062] The bent segment 201 is connected to the main segment 202 but extends in a different direction than the main segment 202.

[0063] Of the main body segment 202 and the bending segment 201, only the main body segment 202 is retractable.

[0064] In this embodiment, the main body segment 202 is a flexible and expandable tube. A expandable flexible tube is a deformable tube that can expand and contract along the axial direction and bend along the radial direction when subjected to external force, and can recover its deformation when not subjected to external force. Preferably, the expandable flexible tube is a corrugated tube. Of the main body segment 202 and the bending segment 201, only the main body segment 202 is expandable, that is, the bending segment 201 is not expandable. Preferably, the bending segment 201 is constructed as a flexible straight tube.

[0065] The flexible straight pipe has a certain degree of elasticity, but it is not easy to expand or contract in the axial direction under external force. This makes the bending section 201 less prone to torsional deformation during vibration, thus reducing the risk of pipe wear due to torsional deformation under vibration. At least part of the main body section 202 is a bellows. Due to its inherent characteristics, the bellows has strong bending deformation performance in the radial direction and strong expansion and contraction performance in the axial direction. Therefore, the bellows can, through its own axial and radial deformation, maximize the buffering and cushioning of the force generated by the vibration of the outer cylinder 5, thereby largely preventing the force from being transmitted to the bending section 201.

[0066] Compared to the fully corrugated connecting pipe 2, the non-extendable bend section 201 is less prone to torsional deformation during vibration, thus reducing the risk of pipe chafing due to vibration. Connecting pipe 2 does not require a separate drain clamp to prevent vibration, thereby reducing the space occupied inside the garment processing equipment. The connection between the flexible straight pipe and the corrugated pipe of connecting pipe 2 effectively buffers the force generated by the outer cylinder 5 during vibration, preventing the bend section 201 from deforming or even tearing due to this force. This reduces the risk of connecting pipe 2 disconnecting from the drain component 101 due to this force, further strengthening the connection between connecting pipe 2 and drain component 101.

[0067] Furthermore, the entire connecting pipe 2 is designed to be made of soft rubber. The straight sections of the connecting pipe 2 are relatively short, meaning that the bent sections 201 are less likely to deform, twist, or wear against the base 1. However, the outer tub 5 will always sink or vibrate due to water intake or washing. The main body section 202, i.e., the corrugated section, can stretch up and down and sway left and right. Therefore, the main body section 202 ensures that the connecting pipe 2 will not be pulled during the vibration and sinking process of the outer tub 5. If the connecting pipe 2 were all straight, the pulling would be more severe during the shaking process, which would crack the connecting pipe 2 in the long run, or pull on the connection between the connecting pipe 2 and the base 1 during the shaking process, causing it to loosen and leak.

[0068] Preferably, there is a gap between the bent section 201 and the base 1, which is greater than or equal to 5 mm. In traditional systems, at least 15 mm is required between the drain pipe and the base to ensure that the drain pipe does not rub against the base. The design of the drain component 101 and the drain pipe 2 in Embodiment 1 reduces the overall installation height of the drainage assembly and greatly improves the space utilization of the drainage assembly.

[0069] Preferably, the bent section 201 has a certain deformation capacity, and its inner diameter can be slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the pipe joint structure 1011, so that the bent section 201 can be fitted onto the outside of the pipe joint structure 1011 and form an interference fit with it, thereby achieving a sealed connection between the bent section 201 and the pipe joint structure 1011.

[0070] The main body section 202 has strong elastic deformation capability and can deform within a certain range with the vibration of the outer cylinder 5, thereby avoiding damage to the connection between the drain pipe 2, the drain component 101 and the outer cylinder due to vibration and pulling.

[0071] By cooperating with the drain pipe 2 through the drain component 101 located on the base 1, the non-deformable bent section 201 is fixed on the rigid pipe joint structure 1011, so that the pipe joint structure 1011 can support the bent section 201 to jointly resist the vibration force generated by the outer cylinder 5. This makes it less likely that the bent section 201 will deform and rub against the pipe when subjected to vibration. The main body section 202, which is prone to elastic deformation, is located away from the base 1, thereby avoiding the drain pipe 2 from repeatedly rubbing against the base 1 due to deformation caused by vibration, reducing the risk of the drain pipe 2 being worn through, and extending the service life of the drain pipe 2. In addition, the drain pipe 2 in this embodiment does not need to be equipped with a separate pipe clamp to avoid vibration, thereby reducing the occupation of the internal installation space of the clothing processing equipment.

[0072] At least a portion of the sidewall of the bent section 201 is fitted over at least a portion of the sidewall of the pipe joint structure 1011. The pipe joint structure 1011 can support the bent section 201 through a portion of its outer sidewall, preventing deformation of the bent section 201. The bent section 201 can be press-fitted with the pipe joint structure 1011, so that at least a portion of the inner sidewall of the bent section 201 abuts against at least a portion of the outer sidewall of the pipe joint structure 1011, forming a sealed connection to prevent leakage when water flows through.

[0073] By fitting the bent section 201 onto the pipe joint structure 1011 and making their side walls fit together, the pipe joint structure 1011 supports the bent section 201 through its side walls, thereby improving the connection stability between the drain pipe 2 and the drain fitting 101 and preventing the drain pipe 2 from rubbing against the base 1 due to deformation of the bent section 201.

[0074] By making the axis of the pipe joint structure 1011 collinear with the axis of the bend section 201, the flow velocity of water flowing from the bend section 201 into the pipe joint structure 1011 is ensured. The axis of the pipe joint structure 1011 is set to be parallel to the plane of the base 1, and the axis of the main body section 202 is set to be perpendicular to the plane of the base 1. This ensures that when water flows from the outer cylinder 5 to the drainage component 101, the flow direction only needs to be changed once and a relatively fast speed can still be maintained, thereby improving the drainage efficiency of the drainage component.

[0075] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 2 , 5 As shown in Figure 6,

[0076] The drainage assembly also includes: a connecting shell 1013, which is integrally formed with the base 1; the connecting shell 1013, the internal pipe section 1014 of the base, and the pipe joint structure 1011 are constructed as a single integral part, which is a rigid component.

[0077] In this embodiment, the connecting shell 1013 is integrally formed with the base; the connecting shell 1013, the connecting pipe 1014, and the pipe joint structure 1011 are constructed as a single integral part. The base 1, the connecting shell 1013, the connecting pipe 1014, and the pipe joint structure 1011 can be an integral structure integrally injection molded, and the pipe joint structure 1011 is made of a rigid material, usually PP material;

[0078] The base 1, connecting shell 1013, connecting pipe 1014 and pipe joint structure 1011 are integral injection molded structures. Assembly can be completed simply by fitting the bent section 201 onto the pipe joint structure 1011 for sealing connection, making assembly convenient.

[0079] Preferably, not only is the pipe joint structure 1011 a rigid pipe, but the entire drainage component 101 is made of rigid material. The drainage component 101 includes a connecting shell 1013, a connecting pipe 1014, a pipe joint structure 1011, and a water inlet end 1012. This can fix the relative position between the drainage component 101 and the base 1, preventing the drainage component 101 from deforming due to the gravity generated by the water flow, thereby preventing the drainage component 101 from rubbing against the base 1 due to deformation and causing damage to the component.

[0080] By integrating the base 1, drainage component 101, and pipe connector structure 1011 into a single injection-molded structure, the sealing effect of the drainage component can be guaranteed, and installation and disassembly time can be saved.

[0081] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 1-3 As shown,

[0082] The bending section 201 is a horizontal pipe section, and the main body section 202 is a vertical or inclined pipe section.

[0083] The main section 202 is a vertical or inclined pipe section, and the bending section 201 is a horizontal pipe section.

[0084] like Figure 2-7 As shown, the main body section 202 serves as the main component of the second pipe fitting. The main body section 202 is a vertical or inclined pipe section, or the axis of the main body section 202 is perpendicular to the plane where the base 1 is located. The bent section 201 is a horizontal pipe section, that is, the bent section 201 is parallel to the plane where the base 1 is located.

[0085] The axis of the main body section 202 is perpendicular to the plane of the base 1, so that the water flows vertically downward from the main body section 202 into the bending section 201, thus realizing that when the water flows from the main body section 202 into the pipe joint structure 1011, only the flow direction needs to be changed once.

[0086] The bent segment 201 is parallel to the plane of the base 1, including but not limited to being completely parallel at a 0-degree angle. The requirement is that there is a gap between the bent segment 201 and the base 1 without them contacting each other. Therefore, the angle between the axis of the bent segment 201 and the plane of the base 1 is allowed to be greater than 0 degrees. Similarly, the axis of the main body segment 202 is perpendicular to the plane of the base 1, including but not limited to being completely perpendicular at a 90-degree angle. Preferably... Figure 2 The θ2 shown is equal to 90 degrees, which is to ensure that the water flow can flow vertically downward from the main section 202 into the bend section 201 at a relatively fast speed.

[0087] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 2-4 As shown in Figure 6,

[0088] The bent section 201 is constructed as a flexible straight pipe and / or the main body section 202 is constructed as a corrugated pipe and / or the pipe joint structure 1011 is constructed as a rigid pipe.

[0089] In this embodiment, the bent section 201 is constructed as a flexible straight pipe, or the main body section 202 is constructed as a corrugated pipe, or both the bent section 201 and the main body section 202 are constructed as corrugated pipes. The flexible straight pipe has a certain degree of elasticity, thus allowing it to be interference-fitted with the pipe joint structure 1011. By tightly fitting against the rigid pipe wall of the pipe joint structure 1011, it receives support from the pipe joint structure 1011, making the bent section 201 less prone to deformation during vibration, thereby reducing the risk of pipe wear due to deformation under vibration. Due to its inherent characteristics, the corrugated pipe has strong bending deformation performance in the radial direction and strong expansion and contraction performance in the axial direction. Therefore, the corrugated pipe can, through its own axial and radial deformation, maximize the buffering and offsetting of the force generated by the outer cylinder 5 during vibration, thereby preventing the force from being transmitted to the bent section 201.

[0090] Compared to the fully corrugated drain pipe 2, the drain pipe 2 in this embodiment does not require a separate drain pipe clamp to prevent vibration, thus reducing the space occupied inside the garment processing equipment. The connection between the flexible straight pipe and the corrugated pipe of the drain pipe 2 offsets the force generated by the outer cylinder 5 during vibration, preventing the bent section 201 from deforming or even tearing due to this force. This reduces the risk of the drain pipe 2 disconnecting from the drain component 101 due to this force, further strengthening the connection between the drain pipe 2 and the drain component 101.

[0091] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown,

[0092] The connecting pipe 2 also includes a first connecting pipe section 203 and a second connecting pipe section 204;

[0093] The first connecting pipe section 203 is connected between the main body section 202 and the bending section 201. The first connecting pipe section 203 is constructed as a flexible arc-shaped bend.

[0094] One end of the second connecting pipe section 204 is connected to the end of the main body section 202 near the outer cylinder drain outlet 3, and the other end is connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet 3. The second connecting pipe section 204 is constructed as a flexible straight pipe.

[0095] In this embodiment, as Figure 2-4 As shown in Figure 7, the bent section 201 and the main body section 202 are connected by a first connecting pipe section 203. The first connecting pipe section 203 is an elastic arc-shaped bend. When the water flows down from the main body section 202, it will first pass through the first connecting pipe section 203. Under the action of gravity, the water flow will impact the first connecting pipe section 203. The first connecting pipe section 203 can alleviate and offset part of the impact force by elastic deformation, so as to avoid damage to the main body section 202 due to excessive axial deformation, and also to prevent the bent section 201 from being damaged or falling off the pipe joint structure 1011 due to radial deformation force. When the first connecting pipe section 203 moves closer to the base 1 under the action of impact force, it can reset itself through elasticity, so as to avoid friction between the first connecting pipe section 203 and the base 1. The curved bend can guide the water flow to change direction more smoothly and gently, reducing the reverse force generated when the water flow changes direction and increasing the flow velocity during the reversal phase, thereby ensuring the flow velocity of the water flowing into the pipe joint structure 1011. The main body section 202 is connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet 3 of the clothing processing equipment through the second connecting pipe section 204. The second connecting pipe section 204 is a flexible straight pipe with a certain deformation capacity, which facilitates the interference fit with the outer cylinder drain outlet 3 to achieve a sealed connection. Its straight part can avoid affecting the flow velocity of the passing water.

[0096] By setting the first connecting pipe section 203 and the second connecting pipe section 204, the discharged water flow can still maintain its flow rate when changing direction, and while improving drainage efficiency, it also extends the service life of the drain pipe 2.

[0097] Optionally, in one implementation of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the base 1 has an outer peripheral wall 102; the drainage component 101 includes a connecting shell 1013 and an internal pipe section 1014 of the base. The connecting shell 1013 is formed on the outer peripheral wall 102, and the internal pipe section 1014 of the base is disposed through the connecting shell 1013. One end of the internal pipe section 1014 of the base is integrally formed or fixedly connected to the pipe joint structure 1011, and the other end is connected to the external drainage pipe 2 of the clothing processing equipment.

[0098] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the base 1 has an outer peripheral wall 102, which is one of its side walls. The drainage component 101 includes a connecting shell 1013 and an internal pipe section 1014. The connecting shell 1013 is integrally formed with the base 1 and is formed on the outer peripheral wall 102. The internal pipe section 1014 is fixed inside the connecting shell 1013 and penetrates through the connecting shell 1013. One end of the internal pipe section 1014 can be integrally formed with the pipe joint structure 1011 or can be fixedly connected separately. The other end of the internal pipe section 1014 penetrates both the connecting shell 1013 and the outer peripheral wall 102 and is connected to the external drain pipe 2 of the clothing processing equipment. The connecting shell 1013 is made of rigid material and can protect and support the internal pipe section 1014, allowing water in the outer cylinder 5 to be smoothly discharged from the clothing processing equipment.

[0099] Preferably, the connecting shell 1013 and the internal pipe section 1014 of the base are both rigid pipes, such as copper pipes or polyvinyl fluoride pipes.

[0100] By setting the internal pipe section 1014 of the base to pass through the connecting shell 1013 formed on the outer peripheral wall 102 of the base 1, the drainage component 101 is fixed on the base 1, which prevents the drainage component 101 from moving relative to the base 1 during the drainage process, and makes the support of the drainage component 101 for the drainage pipe 2 more solid.

[0101] Example 2

[0102] This embodiment provides a garment processing device, including: a housing 4 and an outer cylinder 5. The outer cylinder 5 has an outer cylinder drain outlet 3. The garment processing device also includes: the drainage component in Embodiment 1. The base 1 is connected to the bottom of the housing 4. The inlet of the connecting pipe 2 is connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet 3. The outlet of the pipe section 1014 inside the base constitutes the outlet on the base 1.

[0103] In this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, the garment processing device includes a housing 4 and an outer drum 5. The outer drum 5 is located inside the housing 4 and is capable of washing clothes, holding water, or spin-drying clothes. The outer drum 5 has an outer drum drain outlet 3 for discharging washing water. The garment processing device also includes the drain assembly as described in Embodiment 1. The base 1 of the drain assembly is connected to the bottom of the housing 4 of the garment processing device, and the water inlet of the main body section 202 is connected to the outer drum drain outlet 3. When the washing water in the outer drum 5 is discharged, it can quickly flow into the main body section 202 from the outer drum drain outlet 3, and then flow downwards through the base 1 before being smoothly discharged outside the garment processing device.

[0104] Since the garment processing device includes the drainage component of Embodiment 1, the garment processing device possesses all the beneficial effects of the drainage component of Embodiment 1, which will not be repeated here.

[0105] In summary, the ingenious design of the drainage components lies in:

[0106] First, the base pipe and base are designed as a single integrated unit, made of the same rigid material. This reduces the number of parts and makes installation more convenient. One end of the connecting pipe plugs into the base pipe, allowing the base pipe to support the connecting pipe. This prevents the section of the connecting pipe near the base from twisting or deforming during washing machine vibrations, thus reducing the need for a separate drain clamp to prevent vibration and minimizing the space occupied inside the garment processing equipment. It also further strengthens the connection between the connecting pipe and the base pipe.

[0107] Secondly, in the design of the main body section and the bending section, only the main body section is extensible, while the bending section is not. Under external forces, the bending section is less prone to axial expansion and contraction, making it less susceptible to torsional deformation during vibration and thus less likely to cause pipe scuffing. At least a portion of the main body section is corrugated. Due to its inherent characteristics, the corrugated pipe has strong radial bending deformation performance and strong axial expansion and contraction performance. Therefore, the corrugated pipe can, through its own axial and radial deformation, maximize the buffering and cushioning of the forces generated by the outer cylinder during vibration, thereby largely preventing the transmission of these forces to the bending section. Compared to a fully corrugated drainage connection pipe, the flexible straight pipe's bending section is less prone to deformation during vibration, thus reducing the risk of pipe scuffing. The drainage connection pipe does not require a separate drainage connection clamp to prevent vibration, thereby reducing the space occupied inside the garment processing equipment.

[0108] Third, by cooperating with the drain fitting located on the base and the drain connection pipe, the non-deformable bending section is inserted into the rigid pipe joint, allowing the pipe joint to support the drain connection pipe and jointly resist the vibration force generated by the outer cylinder. The second pipe section, which is prone to elastic deformation, is placed away from the base, thereby avoiding repeated friction between the drain connection pipe and the base due to deformation caused by vibration, reducing the risk of the drain connection pipe being worn through, and extending the service life of the drain connection pipe. In addition, this design reduces the overall installation height of the drain assembly, greatly improving the space utilization of the drain assembly, and eliminating the need for a separate pipe clamp to prevent vibration, thus reducing the space occupied inside the garment processing equipment.

[0109] Third, the connection between the flexible straight pipe and the corrugated pipe of the drainage connection pipe offsets the force generated by the outer cylinder during vibration, preventing the bent section from deforming or even tearing due to the force, reducing the risk of the drainage connection pipe breaking off from the drainage component due to the force, and further strengthening the connection between the drainage connection pipe and the drainage component.

[0110] Fourth, by aligning the central axis of the pipe joint with the central axis of the outer cylinder drain outlet, the water flow can enter the pipe joint through the bend section after only one change in direction after flowing downwards from the outer cylinder drain outlet. This shortens the length of the bend section and the second pipe section, further reducing the risk of the drain connection pipe deforming under the gravity of the water flow and rubbing against the base. It also shortens the flow path of the water in the drain assembly, enabling the drain assembly to discharge the water quickly.

[0111] It can be further understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more items, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0112] It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various types of information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first," "second," etc., are completely interchangeable. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information can also be referred to as first information.

[0113] It is further understood that although operations are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order or serial order shown, or requiring all of the shown operations to be performed to obtain the desired result. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0114] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility models disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0115] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A drainage assembly for a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising a base (1) and an outer cylinder (5), characterized in that: The drainage assembly includes: The base pipe is integrally formed from the base (1); Connecting pipe (2), one end of which is detachably plugged into the inlet end of the base pipe, and the other end is connected to the outer cylinder drain port (3) of the outer cylinder (5).

2. The drainage assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base pipe includes an internal pipe section (1014) extending inside the base (1) and a pipe joint structure (1011) communicating with the internal pipe section (1014) and protruding outside the base (1). The connecting pipe (2) is detachably sleeved on the pipe joint structure (1011), and the inlet end of the base pipe is formed on the side of the pipe joint structure (1011).

3. The drainage assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base pipe includes an internal base pipe section (1014) extending inside the base (1) and a pipe joint structure (1011) communicating with the internal base pipe section (1014) and extending inside the base (1). The connecting pipe (2) is detachably inserted inside the pipe joint structure (1011), and the inlet end of the base pipe is formed on the side of the pipe joint structure (1011).

4. The drainage assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure (1011) has an angle θ1 with the center line of the internal pipe section (1014) of the base, wherein 30°≤θ1≤60°.

5. The drainage assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure (1011) intersects with the central axis of the outer cylinder drain outlet (3).

6. The drainage assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The central axis of the inlet end of the base pipe or the central axis of the pipe joint structure (1011) is on the same vertical plane as the central axis of the outer cylinder drain outlet (3).

7. The drainage assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting pipe (2) includes a main section (202) and a bend section (201), wherein: The main body section (202) is connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet (3) and extends along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment; One end of the bent section (201) is connected to the main body section (202), and the other end extends toward the inlet end of the pipe joint structure. The connecting pipe (2) is provided with a corrugated section, which is provided on the main body section (202).

8. The drainage assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bent section (201) is a horizontal pipe section, and the main body section (202) is a vertical or inclined pipe section.

9. The drainage assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting pipe (2) further includes a first connecting pipe section (203) and a second connecting pipe section (204); The first connecting pipe section (203) is connected between the main body section (202) and the bending section (201), and the first connecting pipe section (203) is constructed as a flexible arc-shaped bend. One end of the second connecting pipe section (204) is connected to one end of the main body section (202) near the outer cylinder drain outlet (3), and the other end is connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet (3). The second connecting pipe section (204) is constructed as a flexible straight pipe.

10. The drainage assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drainage assembly also includes an external drainage pipe, which is detachably connected to the outlet end of the base pipe. One end of the connecting pipe (2) is connected to the outer cylinder drain port (3) of the outer cylinder (5) and is detachably connected to the outer cylinder drain port (3).

11. The drainage assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drainage assembly further includes: a connecting shell (1013), which is integrally formed with the base (1); the connecting shell (1013), the internal pipe section (1014) of the base and the pipe joint structure (1011) are constructed as an integral part, which is a rigid part.

12. A garment processing device, comprising: The garment processing equipment comprises a housing (4) and an outer cylinder (5), the outer cylinder (5) having an outer cylinder drain outlet (3), characterized in that the garment processing equipment further comprises: a drainage component as described in any one of claims 1-11, the base (1) being connected to the bottom of the housing (4), and the inlet of the connecting pipe (2) being connected to the outer cylinder drain outlet (3).

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