A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a laundry treating apparatus, comprising a carrying body and at least two first drum assemblies, the carrying body having a mounting space. The at least two first drum assemblies are arranged in the mounting space, and the at least two first drum assemblies are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction of the laundry treating apparatus. The ratio of the shortest distance between the adjacent two first drum assemblies in the left-right direction to the size of the carrying body in the left-right direction is not less than 0.2. In the case of the same width of the carrying body in the left-right direction, the distance between the adjacent two first drum assemblies is larger, and more space is left between or below the two first drum assemblies, which is conducive to a more compact structure and to keeping the size of the laundry treating apparatus in the height direction as small as possible.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As users' demands for washing machines increase, they also expect single garment handling units to offer functions such as zoned washing, zoned drying, or a combined wash and dryer. In related technologies, garment handling units are equipped with multiple drum assemblies; however, the limited space in existing garment handling equipment makes it inconvenient to arrange multiple drum assemblies. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a garment processing device that rationally arranges multiple cylindrical components within the limited space of the garment processing device.

[0004] This application provides a garment processing device, including:

[0005] The main supporting structure has installation space;

[0006] At least two first tube assemblies are disposed within the installation space, and the at least two first tube assemblies are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment;

[0007] The ratio of the shortest distance between two adjacent first cylindrical components in the left-right direction to the dimension of the supporting body in the left-right direction is not less than 0.2.

[0008] In some implementations, the ratio of the shortest distance between two adjacent first cylindrical components in the left-right direction to the dimension of the supporting body in the left-right direction is no greater than 0.4.

[0009] In some implementations, the ratio of the outer diameter of the first cylindrical assembly to the dimension of the supporting body in the left-right direction is 0.23 to 0.28.

[0010] In some embodiments, the ratio of the outer diameter of the first tube assembly to the dimension of the supporting body in the height direction of the garment processing equipment is 0.17 to 0.21.

[0011] In some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a second tubular assembly disposed within the installation space, and the at least two first tubular assemblies are disposed to the upper left and upper right of the second tubular assembly;

[0012] The ratio of the outer diameter of the second cylindrical assembly to the dimension of the supporting body in the left-right direction is 0.82 to 1.0, and / or the ratio of the outer diameter of the second cylindrical assembly to the dimension of the supporting body in the height direction is 0.6 to 0.75.

[0013] In some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a second tubular assembly disposed within the installation space, and the at least two first tubular assemblies are disposed to the upper left and upper right of the second tubular assembly;

[0014] The projections of the first cylindrical assembly and the second cylindrical assembly onto a vertical plane parallel to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly have an overlapping area.

[0015] In some embodiments, the ratio of the dimension of the overlapping region in the height direction of the garment processing device to the outer diameter of the first tube assembly is 0.1 to 0.4.

[0016] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member, one end of the first connecting member being connected to the first tubular assembly and the other end being rotatably connected to the supporting body, and one end of the second connecting member being connected to the first tubular assembly and the other end being connected to the supporting body.

[0017] The first connecting member and the second connecting member are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly, the vertical plane being a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly; the elasticity of the second connecting member is greater than that of the first connecting member.

[0018] In some embodiments, the distance from the connection position of the first connecting member to the load-bearing body to the connection position of the second connecting member to the load-bearing body in the left-right direction is 0.7 to 1.4 times the outer diameter of the first cylindrical assembly.

[0019] In some embodiments, the supporting body includes a top support and two first side supports spaced apart in the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment. The top support connects to the two first side supports at opposite ends in the left-right direction, and the top support and the two first side supports enclose the installation space. The first connecting member is closer to the first side support than the second connecting member.

[0020] In some embodiments, the supporting body includes a top support and two first side supports spaced apart in the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment. The top support connects to the two first side supports at opposite ends in the left-right direction, and the top support and the two first side supports enclose the installation space.

[0021] The end of the first connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the top support or the first side support via a connecting shaft; and / or, the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the top support or the first side support.

[0022] In the garment processing device of this application embodiment, when the width of the supporting body in the left and right directions is the same, the distance between two adjacent first cylinder components is larger. This allows for more space between or below the two first cylinder components, resulting in a more compact structure and minimizing the height dimension of the garment processing device. Furthermore, the minimum distance in the left and right directions between the connection points of two adjacent first cylinder components and the supporting body is also larger. When one first cylinder component is operating, the vibration generated by that component is transmitted to the supporting body, and the local vibration of the supporting body has a smaller impact on the other first cylinder component. When both first cylinder components are operating simultaneously, the distance between the locations where the vibrations generated by each component are transmitted to the supporting body is greater, making it less likely for the vibrations of the two components to affect each other, thus reducing the amplitude of the supporting body. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A diagram from another perspective;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view at point AA

[0026] Figure 4 Vibration comparison diagrams of clothing processing equipment in some embodiments and comparative examples of this application.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0028] 1. Garment processing equipment; 10. Support body; 10a. Installation space; 11. Top support; 12. First side support; 20. First cylinder assembly; 20a. First garment processing chamber; 30. Second cylinder assembly; 30a. Second garment processing chamber; 40. First connecting member; 40a. First position; 50. Second connecting member; 50a. Second position. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0030] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this application will not be described separately.

[0031] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0033] This application provides a garment processing device 1.

[0034] It is understood that the garment processing equipment 1 can include various forms, such as washing machines, spin dryers, dryers, washer-dryer combos, washer-dryer sets, etc. The garment processing equipment 1 can independently perform any one or more of the functions of washing, drying, and spin-drying.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 The garment processing equipment 1 includes a supporting body 10 and at least two first cylinder components 20.

[0036] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, "at least two" refers to two or more.

[0037] The supporting body 10 has an installation space 10a. The aforementioned at least two first cylindrical body assemblies 20 are disposed in the installation space 10a.

[0038] It is understood that the supporting body 10 is used to provide a accommodating space for the first cylindrical assembly 20, and the supporting body 10 has sufficient structural strength to serve as a load-bearing component, bearing vertical load and resisting horizontal forces. The first cylindrical assembly 20 is supported on the supporting body 10, and the supporting body 10 is able to bear at least the weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and its load.

[0039] The aforementioned at least two first drum assemblies 20 can be used to perform the same clothing processing function or to perform different clothing processing functions. Exemplarily, in some embodiments, all the first drum assemblies 20 have the same clothing processing function, for example, all are used for washing clothes, or all are used for drying clothes, or each first drum assembly 20 has both washing and drying functions.

[0040] The aforementioned at least two first tubing assemblies 20 facilitate the separate washing and care of clothes. For example, one first tubing assembly 20 can handle underwear and other intimate apparel, while the other first tubing assembly 20 can handle socks and other clothing.

[0041] It should be noted that all the first cylinder assemblies 20 can operate simultaneously or separately. The volumes of all the first cylinder assemblies 20 can be the same or different, and there is no restriction on this.

[0042] The aforementioned at least two first tubular components 20 are arranged at intervals along the left-right direction of the garment processing device 1, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the first tubular components 20 in the vertical direction. There are no special requirements for the first tubular components 20 to be spaced apart in the vertical direction; they can be spaced apart or not spaced apart in the vertical direction.

[0043] For example, any two first cylindrical body components 20 are not connected to each other, which can reduce interference between the first cylindrical body components 20.

[0044] It should be noted that the left and right directions refer to the left and right sides of the garment processing device 1 during normal operation. These directions are perpendicular to the height and front-back directions of the garment processing device 1. Figure 1 The direction indicated by the arrows in the middle for "left and right".

[0045] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shortest distance between two adjacent first cylinder assemblies 20 in the left-right direction (hereinafter referred to as L1, please refer to...) Figure 3 The dimensions of the main body 10 and the supporting body 10 in the left-right direction (hereinafter referred to as L, please refer to...) Figure 2The ratio of L1 / L is not less than 0.2, that is, L1 / L≥0.2. Taking the size of the load-bearing body 10 as the standard box size as an example, when L is 600mm, L1≥120mm, for example, L1 is 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm or 162mm, etc.

[0046] Since L1 / L≥0.2, when the width of the supporting body 10 is the same in the left and right directions, the distance between two adjacent first cylinder components 20 is larger. More space can be freed up between or below the two first cylinder components 20, which can be used to install parts or accommodate a part of the second cylinder component 30 described below. This makes the structure more compact and helps to keep the height dimension of the clothing processing equipment 1 as small as possible.

[0047] In this embodiment, since L1 / L≥0.2, the distance between the two first cylindrical components 20 in the left-right direction is large, and the minimum distance between the connection points of the two first cylindrical components 20 and the supporting body 10 in the left-right direction is large. When one of the first cylindrical components 20 is running, the vibration generated by the first cylindrical component 20 is transmitted to the supporting body 10, and the local vibration of the supporting body 10 has a small impact on the other first cylindrical component 20. When the two first cylindrical components 20 are running at the same time, the distance between the positions where the vibrations generated by the two first cylindrical components 20 are transmitted to the supporting body 10 is large, and the vibrations generated by the two first cylindrical components 20 are not easy to affect each other, which is beneficial to reducing the amplitude of the supporting body 10.

[0048] It should be noted that in the relevant technology, the two first cylindrical components 20 are very close in the left and right directions, and the connection points between the two first cylindrical components 20 and the supporting body 10 are also relatively small in the left and right directions. When the first cylindrical components 20 vibrate, the probability of the two first cylindrical components 20 colliding is relatively high. In addition, when the vibrations of the two first cylindrical components 20 are transmitted to the supporting body 10, they are easy to superimpose, resulting in a large amplitude of the supporting body 10.

[0049] It should be noted that the shortest distance L1 between two adjacent first cylindrical components 20 in the left and right direction refers to the shortest distance between the outer edges of two adjacent first cylindrical components.

[0050] Especially when placed in a standard box, where the standard box width is 590mm to 610mm, and two first cylindrical components 20 and other parts are placed within a limited width range, separating the two first cylindrical components 20 by a certain distance can make full use of the gap between the opposite arc surfaces of the cylindrical components to arrange the remaining parts, making the structure more compact.

[0051] It should be noted that the dimension L of the above-mentioned supporting body 10 in the left-right direction refers to the farthest distance between the two first side supports 12 in the left-right direction, that is, the distance from the left outer surface of the left first side support 12 to the right outer surface of the right first side support 12.

[0052] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The ratio of the shortest distance L1 between two adjacent first cylindrical components 20 in the left-right direction to the dimension L of the supporting body 10 in the left-right direction is not greater than 0.4, i.e., L1 / L≤0.4. In this embodiment, 0.2≤L1 / L≤0.4. Taking the dimension of the supporting body 10 as the standard box dimension as an example, when L is 600mm, 240mm≥L1≥120mm. For example, L1 can be 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm, 162mm, 170mm, 180mm, 190mm, 200mm, 210mm, 220mm, 230mm, or 240mm, etc.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the width of the supporting body 10 in the left and right directions is the same (for example, the width of a standard box with a width of 600mm), the distance between two adjacent first cylindrical components 20 in the left and right directions is not too large, so as to ensure that there is a suitable space in the supporting body 10 to accommodate the first cylindrical component 20, which is beneficial to make the outer diameter of a single first cylindrical component 20 have a reasonable size.

[0054] For example, the first cylindrical assembly 20 has a first clothing handling cavity 20a. The first clothing handling cavity 20a is used to hold clothing.

[0055] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The outer diameter of the first cylindrical assembly 20 (hereinafter referred to as D1, please refer to...) Figure 3 The ratio of the dimension D1 to the dimension L of the supporting body 10 in the left-right direction is 0.23 to 0.28, that is, 0.23 ≤ D1 / L ≤ 0.28. Taking the dimension of the supporting body 10 as the standard box dimension as an example, when L is 600mm, 168mm ≥ D1 ≥ 138mm. For example, D1 can be 138mm, 140mm, 145mm, 150mm, 154mm, 160mm, 165mm, or 168mm, etc.

[0056] In this embodiment, the first clothing processing cavity 20a of the first cylindrical assembly 20 has a relatively large volume, while also taking into account a relatively small size in the left and right direction of the supporting body 10, which is conducive to maintaining a reasonable distance between two adjacent first cylindrical assemblies 20 in the left and right direction.

[0057] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3The outer diameter D1 of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the dimension of the supporting body 10 in the height direction (hereinafter referred to as H, please refer to...) Figure 3 The ratio of D1 / H is 0.17 to 0.21, i.e., 0.17≤D1 / H≤0.21. In this embodiment, it is possible to ensure that the first clothing processing cavity 20a of the first cylindrical assembly 20 has a relatively large volume, while also taking into account that it occupies a relatively small size in the height direction of the supporting body 10, so that more space is reserved below the first cylindrical assembly 20, which can be used to accommodate the second cylindrical assembly 30 described below, which is beneficial to keep the supporting body 10 in a reasonable size in the height direction.

[0058] Especially within a standard washing box, where the standard box height is typically 800mm to 860mm, the ratio of the outer diameter of the first tubular assembly 20 to the height dimension of the supporting body is designed to be 0.18-0.26. In this case, the first tubular assembly 20 is a smaller tub for washing small items of clothing, compared to a traditional 10kg large tub. This ratio of the outer diameter of the first tubular assembly 20 to the height dimension of the supporting body ensures a certain capacity for the first tubular assembly 20 while also allowing the standard box to accommodate a standard-sized large tub.

[0059] Taking the dimensions of the main body 10 as the standard box size as an example, when H is 800mm, 168mm≥D1≥136mm. For example, D1 can be 136mm, 138mm, 140mm, 145mm, 150mm, 154mm, 160mm, 165mm or 168mm, etc.

[0060] It should be noted that the dimension H of the supporting body 10 in the height direction refers to the dimension of the first side support 12 in the height direction, excluding the height of the top support 11 and the feet of the garment processing equipment. For example, in a standard housing, the dimension H of the supporting body 10 in the height direction is 790mm to 810mm, and the height of the entire garment processing equipment is 840mm to 860mm.

[0061] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The garment processing device 1 includes a second cylindrical assembly 30 disposed within the installation space 10a, and at least two first cylindrical assemblies 20 disposed above and to the left and right of the second cylindrical assembly 30. In this embodiment, since the second cylindrical assembly 30 is disposed below the at least two first cylindrical assemblies 20, the vertical stacking design reduces the lateral space of the garment processing device 1, thereby making the overall size of the garment processing device 1 more suitable. This is beneficial because the dimensions of the supporting body 10 in the left and right directions do not exceed the dimensions of a standard box in the left and right directions, allowing it to accommodate the second cylindrical assembly 30 and the aforementioned at least two first cylindrical assemblies 20.

[0062] It is understood that at least two first cylindrical components 20 are located at the upper left and upper right of the second cylindrical component 30, that is, the space above the second cylindrical component 30 is divided into an upper left space and an upper right space, with one part of the first cylindrical components 20 located in the upper left space and another part in the upper right space. Since the space directly above the second cylindrical component 30 is relatively smaller than the upper left and upper right spaces, this arrangement avoids the space directly above the second cylindrical component 30 and makes full use of the upper left and upper right positions of the second cylindrical component 30. Exemplarily, the second cylindrical component 30 has a second garment processing cavity 30a. The second garment processing cavity 30a is used to place garments.

[0063] For example, the outer diameter of the second cylindrical assembly 30 is larger than the outer diameter of the first cylindrical assembly 20. The capacity of the second garment processing chamber 30a is larger than the capacity of the first garment processing chamber 20a. The second cylindrical assembly 30 can be referred to as a large cylinder, and the first cylindrical assembly 20 can be referred to as a small cylinder.

[0064] Thus, the second cylindrical assembly 30 can handle larger or larger quantities of clothing, such as outerwear, while the first cylindrical assembly 20 can handle smaller or smaller quantities of clothing, such as socks, underwear, or baby clothes.

[0065] In this embodiment, the volume of the second garment processing chamber 30a is larger than the volume of the first garment processing chamber 20a, and the weight of the lower second cylindrical assembly 30 is greater, which facilitates lowering the overall center of gravity of the garment processing device 1 and increases the stability of the garment processing device 1. In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The outer diameter of the second cylindrical assembly 30 (hereinafter referred to as D2, please refer to...) Figure 3 The ratio of the dimension L of the supporting body 10 in the left-right direction to the dimension D2 is 0.82 to 1.0, that is, 0.82 ≤ D2 / L ≤ 1.0. Taking the dimension of the supporting body 10 as the standard box dimension as an example, when L is 600mm, 600mm ≥ D2 ≥ 492mm. For example, D2 can be 492mm, 500mm, 510mm, 520mm, 530mm, 540mm, 542mm, 550mm, 556mm, 560mm, 570mm, or 600mm, etc.

[0066] In related technologies, the washing equipment uses a standard cabinet size for the single-drum washing machine, where the outer diameter of the single drum is generally 480mm to 570mm.

[0067] In this embodiment, the second drum assembly 30 can fully utilize the space in the left-right direction of the supporting body 10. When the width of the supporting body 10 in the left-right direction is the same (e.g., a standard box width of 600mm), the volume of the second drum assembly 30 can be comparable to that of a single-drum washing machine in the related art. Thus, without reducing the volume of the main drum, at least two smaller drums can be added to improve the space utilization of the laundry processing equipment 1.

[0068] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The ratio of the outer diameter D2 of the second cylindrical assembly 30 to the height dimension H of the supporting body 10 is 0.6 to 0.75, i.e., 0.6 ≤ D2 / H ≤ 0.75. Taking the dimensions of the supporting body 10 as the standard box dimensions as an example, when H is 800mm, 600mm ≥ D2 ≥ 480mm. For example, D2 can be 480mm, 490mm, 500mm, 510mm, 520mm, 530mm, 540mm, 542mm, 550mm, 556mm, 560mm, or 600mm, etc.

[0069] In this embodiment, the volume of the second tub assembly 30 is comparable to that of a single-tub washing device in the related art. Moreover, the second tub assembly 30 occupies a reasonable size in the height direction of the supporting body 10, which can reserve sufficient space for the installation of the first tub assembly 20 above, and helps to maintain a reasonable size of the supporting body 10 in the height direction.

[0070] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30 are located in a vertical plane parallel to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 20 (hereinafter referred to as B, please refer to...). Figure 3 The projections shown have overlapping regions.

[0071] Understandably, with the vertical plane parallel to the height direction of the garment processing device 1, the overlapping area of ​​the projections of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30 ensures that the dimensions of the projections of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30 in the height direction are smaller than the sum of the outer diameters of the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30. This contributes to a more compact structure and helps to keep the height dimension of the garment processing device 1 as small as possible.

[0072] For example, there are two first cylindrical body assemblies 20, and a portion of the second cylindrical body assembly 30 is located in the space between the two first cylindrical body assemblies 20. Thus, the projection of the portion of the second cylindrical body assembly 30 located between the two first cylindrical body assemblies 20 onto the vertical plane B overlaps with the projection of the first cylindrical body assembly 20 to form the aforementioned overlapping area.

[0073] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The dimension of the overlapping region in the height direction (hereinafter referred to as H1, please refer to...) Figure 3 The ratio of H1 / D1 to the outer diameter D1 of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is 0.1 to 0.4, that is, 0.1≤H1 / D1≤0.4. For example, H1 / D1 is 0.10, 0.11, 0.12, 0.123, 0.13, 0.14, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25, 0.30, 0.35 or 0.40, etc.

[0074] It is understandable that the ratio of the dimension H1 of the overlapping area in the height direction to the outer diameter D1 of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is reasonable, achieving both structural compactness in the height direction and in the lateral direction. Specifically, a suitable safe distance is maintained between the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30 to prevent collisions during operation. If the aforementioned overlapping area of ​​the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30 exceeds 0.4, the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 30 will occupy a large amount of space in the lateral direction, thus significantly increasing the lateral dimension of the supporting body 10.

[0075] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The garment processing equipment 1 includes a first connecting member 40 and a second connecting member 50.

[0076] One end of the first connecting member 40 is connected to the first cylindrical assembly 20, and the other end is rotatably connected to the supporting body 10. That is to say, the first cylindrical assembly 20 can rotate about the axis of the other end of the first connecting member 40. It should be noted that the rotatable connection does not mean that it will rotate at all times. It can be due to vibration under certain conditions. For example, when the clothing processing equipment 1 is in operation, the first cylindrical assembly 20 will vibrate, and at this time it can rotate about the rotation axis.

[0077] The axis of rotation of the first connecting member 40 can be denoted as the first axis (please refer to...). Figure 2 (As shown in Z).

[0078] The first cylindrical assembly 20 is capable of rotating relative to the supporting body 10 around a first axis. It can be understood that the first cylindrical assembly 20 revolves around the first axis. The inner cylinder of the first cylindrical assembly 20 can rotate on its own axis.

[0079] The first connecting member 40 is used to establish a force transmission relationship between the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the supporting body 10. At least part of the weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is transferred to the first connecting member 40, and the first connecting member 40 transfers the weight to the supporting body 10.

[0080] Understandably, the first axis can be a virtual straight line.

[0081] The second connecting member 50 is connected at one end to the first cylindrical assembly 20 and at the other end to the supporting body 10. The elasticity of the second connecting member 50 is greater than that of the first connecting member 40.

[0082] It should be noted that the elasticity of the second connecting member 50 being greater than that of the first connecting member 40 includes the following two situations: first, the first connecting member 40 has almost no elasticity (which can be understood as a rigid member in a mechanical sense); second, the first connecting member 40 can exhibit some degree of elasticity, but the elasticity is less than that of the second connecting member 50.

[0083] The first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly 20, and the vertical plane is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 20, i.e. Figure 3 As shown in B. Thus, through the combined action of the second connecting member 50 and the first connecting member 40, the first cylindrical assembly 20 is better able to maintain a force balance and good stability, avoiding a cantilever support stress state (if the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 are both located on the same side of the vertical plane B, this stress state can be understood as a cantilever support stress state, which is poor and may lead to failure or damage of some structures at the connection).

[0084] Understandably, when the first cylindrical assembly 20 vibrates, the effective length of the second connecting member 50 can change due to its elasticity. Therefore, the second connecting member 50 and the first connecting member 40 allow the entire first cylindrical assembly 20 to rotate around the rotation axis of the first connecting member 40 to release vibrational energy. Furthermore, the first connecting member 40 enables the first cylindrical assembly 20 to maintain a substantially fixed rotation axis (i.e., the position of the first axis does not significantly shift). The first cylindrical assembly 20 experiences almost no radial displacement around the first axis, instead rotating around the rotation axis. This allows the first cylindrical assembly 20 to maintain a small safe distance from other structures in the aforementioned radial direction, contributing to a compact structure.

[0085] It should be noted that the specific structure of the second connecting member 50 is not limited. For example, it may include at least one of a shock absorber and a suspension spring (a suspension spring being one form of the first elastic element). The shock absorber may be the shock absorber used in existing drum washing machines, which will not be described in detail here.

[0086] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2The rotation axis of the first connecting member 40 is parallel to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 20. The first axis can be approximately parallel to the front-back direction of the clothing processing device 1.

[0087] In other words, the first cylindrical assembly 20 can rotate around a horizontal axis, making the movement of the first cylindrical assembly 20 more stable and more convenient to absorb the lateral vibration energy of the first cylindrical assembly 20, increasing the vibration reduction effect and improving the overall stability of the clothing processing equipment 1.

[0088] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 1 includes a connecting shaft, at least one of the support body 10 and the first connecting member 40 having a shaft hole, and the connecting shaft passes through the shaft hole to rotatably connect the first tube assembly 20 to the support body 10.

[0089] It is understood that at least one of the first connecting member 40 and the bearing body 10 is provided with a shaft hole, and the connecting shaft passes through the shaft hole. Alternatively, the first connecting member 40 may be provided with a shaft hole, one end of the connecting shaft may be fixedly connected to the bearing body 10, and the other end may pass through the shaft hole of the first connecting member 40; alternatively, the bearing body 10 may be provided with a shaft hole, one end of the connecting shaft may be fixedly connected to the first connecting member 40, and the other end may pass through the shaft hole of the bearing body 10; alternatively, both the first connecting member 40 and the bearing body 10 may be provided with shaft holes, one end of the connecting shaft may pass through the shaft hole of the bearing body 10, and the other end may pass through the shaft hole of the first connecting member 40.

[0090] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The supporting body 10 includes a top support 11 and two first side supports 12 spaced apart in the left and right directions of the clothing processing equipment 1. The top support 11 is connected to the two first side supports 12 at opposite ends in the left and right directions. The top support 11 and the two first side supports 12 enclose an installation space 10a.

[0091] For example, one of the first side supports 12 may be located to the left of the top support 11, and the other first side support 12 may be located to the right of the top support 11.

[0092] Here, the top support 11 and the two first side supports 12 have a certain structural strength and can play a load-bearing role.

[0093] For example, the first connecting member 40 is closer to the first side support 12 than the second connecting member 50. For instance, regarding the upper left first cylindrical assembly 20, of the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 connected to the upper left first cylindrical assembly 20, the first connecting member 40 is closer to the left side support 12 than the second connecting member 50. Similarly, regarding the upper right first cylindrical assembly 20, of the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 connected to the upper right first cylindrical assembly 20, the first connecting member 40 is closer to the right side support 12 than the second connecting member 50.

[0094] In this embodiment, the first connecting member 40 is located relatively close to the left-right edge of the supporting body 10. The edge provides stronger structural strength and rigidity, reduces vibration amplitude, and improves the stability of the clothing processing equipment 1. Furthermore, since the first connecting member 40 is located relatively close to the left-right edge of the supporting body 10, the first axis is also located close to the left-right edge of the supporting body 10, making full use of the space at the left-right edge of the supporting body 10.

[0095] In some embodiments, the end of the first connecting member 40 away from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 11 or the first side support 12 via a connecting shaft; and / or, the end of the second connecting member 50 away from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 11 or the first side support 12.

[0096] It should be noted that the above can include several scenarios. First: The end of the first connecting member 40 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 11 via a connecting shaft, and the end of the second connecting member 50 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is also connected to the top support 11. Second: The end of the first connecting member 40 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 11 via a connecting shaft, and the end of the second connecting member 50 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the first side support 12. Third: The end of the first connecting member 40 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the first side support 12 via a connecting shaft, and the end of the second connecting member 50 furthest from the first cylindrical assembly 20 is connected to the top support 11.

[0097] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The distance in the left-right direction from the connection position of the first connecting member 40 to the connection position of the second connecting member 50 to the load-bearing body 10 (hereinafter referred to as L2, please refer to...) Figure 3 The ratio of L2 / D1 to the outer diameter D1 of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is not less than 0.7, that is, L2 / D1≥0.7. For example, L2 / D1 is 0.7, 0.8, 0.84, 0.9 or 1.0, etc.

[0098] It is understood that the first cylindrical assembly 20 establishes a force transmission path with the supporting body 10 through the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50, and the connection position between the first connecting member 40 and the supporting body 10 is described as the first position 40a, and the connection position between the second connecting member 50 and the supporting body 10 is described as the second position 50a.

[0099] Thus, the distance between the first position 40a and the second position 50a in the left and right directions is L2, which makes the distance between the first position 40a and the second position 50a in the left and right directions relatively large, so that the second connecting member 50 has enough room to move and can better absorb the impact force of the first cylinder assembly 20 during operation, thereby reducing the vibration of the first cylinder assembly 20.

[0100] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 The distance L2 in the left-right direction between the connection position of the first connecting member 40 and the support body 10 and the connection position of the second connecting member 50 and the support body 10, and the outer diameter D1 of the first cylindrical assembly 20, shall not be greater than 1.4, that is, 1.4≥L2 / D1. For example, L2 / D1 is 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1.0, 0.9, 0.84, 0.8 or 0.7, etc.

[0101] Understandably, making the distance between the first position 40a and the second position 50a smaller in the left and right directions can reduce the space occupied by the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50, and can also ensure that when the first cylinder assembly 20 is eccentrically loaded, the difference in the force borne by the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 can be reduced, thereby reducing the risk of failure of the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 50 and ensuring the operational stability of the first cylinder assembly 20.

[0102] The following combination Figure 4 Two comparative examples and three embodiments of this application will be briefly described.

[0103] Figure 4 The comparative examples and embodiments in the text are all simulated with the left cylinder rotating from low to high speed, while the right cylinder does not rotate.

[0104] It should be noted that, Figure 4 In the middle: the vertical axis represents the vibration amplitude (in mm); the horizontal axis represents the ratio of the shortest distance L1 between two adjacent first cylinder components 20 in the left and right direction to the dimension L of the supporting body 10 in the left and right direction.

[0105] The maximum vibration of the left cylinder refers to the maximum amplitude of the vibration of the first cylinder assembly 20 (referred to as the left cylinder) located in the upper left corner during the process of passing through the resonance peak. The maximum vibration of the right cylinder refers to the maximum amplitude of the vibration of the first cylinder assembly 20 (referred to as the right cylinder) located in the upper right corner when the left cylinder is in maximum vibration.

[0106] The steady-state vibration of the left cylinder refers to the maximum amplitude of the vibration of the left cylinder one minute after passing the resonance peak; the steady-state vibration of the right cylinder refers to the maximum amplitude of the vibration of the right cylinder when the left cylinder is in steady-state vibration. In other words, the maximum vibration of the right cylinder is measured when the left cylinder is in maximum vibration. The steady-state vibration of the right cylinder is measured when the left cylinder is in steady-state vibration.

[0107] Comparative Example 1: L1 / L is 0.1.

[0108] Comparative Example 2: L1 / L is 0.5.

[0109] Example 1 of this application: L1 / L is 0.2.

[0110] Example 2 of this application: L1 / L is 0.3.

[0111] Example 3 of this application: L1 / L is 0.4.

[0112] from Figure 4 It can be seen that in Examples 1 to 3, the maximum vibration and steady-state vibration of the right cylinder are relatively small. In other words, when the vibration generated by the left cylinder remains unchanged, the vibration transmitted from the left cylinder to the right cylinder is relatively small in the range of L1 / L of 0.2 to 0.4.

[0113] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.

[0114] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The main supporting structure has installation space; At least two first tube assemblies are disposed within the installation space, and the at least two first tube assemblies are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment; wherein the ratio of the shortest distance between two adjacent first tube assemblies in the left and right directions to the dimension of the supporting body in the left and right directions is not less than 0.

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2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ratio of the shortest distance between two adjacent first cylindrical components in the left-right direction to the dimension of the supporting body in the left-right direction is no greater than 0.

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3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ratio of the outer diameter of the first cylindrical assembly to the dimension of the supporting body in the left-right direction is 0.23 to 0.

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4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ratio of the outer diameter of the first cylindrical assembly to the dimension of the supporting body in the height direction of the clothing processing equipment is 0.17 to 0.

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5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a second cylindrical assembly disposed within the installation space, and the at least two first cylindrical assemblies are disposed to the upper left and upper right of the second cylindrical assembly; The ratio of the outer diameter of the second cylindrical assembly to the dimension of the supporting body in the left-right direction is 0.82 to 1.0, and / or, The ratio of the outer diameter of the second cylindrical assembly to the dimension of the supporting body in the height direction is 0.6 to 0.

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6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes a second cylindrical assembly disposed within the installation space, and the at least two first cylindrical assemblies are disposed to the upper left and upper right of the second cylindrical assembly; The projections of the first cylindrical assembly and the second cylindrical assembly onto a vertical plane parallel to the axis of the first cylindrical assembly have an overlapping area.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ratio of the dimension of the overlapping area in the height direction of the garment processing equipment to the outer diameter of the first cylindrical assembly is 0.1 to 0.

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8. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. One end of the first connecting member is connected to the first cylindrical assembly, and the other end is rotatably connected to the supporting body. One end of the second connecting member is connected to the first cylindrical assembly, and the other end is connected to the supporting body. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly, the vertical plane being a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly; The elasticity of the second connecting member is greater than that of the first connecting member.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The distance from the connection point of the first connecting member to the load-bearing body to the connection point of the second connecting member to the load-bearing body in the left-right direction is 0.7 to 1.4 times the outer diameter of the first cylindrical assembly.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The supporting body includes a top support and two first side supports spaced apart in the left and right directions of the clothing processing equipment. The top support connects to the two first side supports at opposite ends in the left and right directions, and the top support and the two first side supports enclose the installation space. The first connecting member is closer to the first side support than the second connecting member.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The supporting body includes a top support and two first side supports spaced apart in the left and right directions of the clothing processing equipment. The top support connects to the two first side supports at opposite ends in the left and right directions, and the top support and the two first side supports enclose the installation space. The end of the first connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the top support or the first side support via a connecting shaft; and / or, the end of the second connecting member away from the first cylinder assembly is connected to the top support or the first side support.

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