Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of clothes processing device, clothes processing device includes equipment main body and fresh air structure, wherein, equipment main body includes inner cylinder and front panel, inner cylinder has the receiving cavity of receiving clothes;Front panel is equipped with installation port;Fresh air structure covers installation port, and is installed in front panel by installation port;Fresh air structure is equipped with fresh air port.Fresh air structure and front panel are two components independent of each other, so that fresh air structure and front panel use different materials, can reduce even avoid the rust problem generated around fresh air port due to humidity.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Washing machines, dryers, and washer-dryer combos are common household appliances.

[0003] Taking washing machines as an example, traditional washing machine designs typically focus on cleaning effectiveness, water and energy conservation, while neglecting issues such as moisture, odors, and poor air circulation generated during use. Because the inside of a washing machine is constantly in a humid environment, mold, bacteria, and other microorganisms can easily grow, affecting the washing quality of clothes and the lifespan of the washing machine itself.

[0004] Currently, most washing machines do not have a dedicated air conditioning or moisture removal system. However, the internal air is usually not circulating, which aggravates the retention of moisture. This not only leads to odors inside the washing machine but may also cause corrosion or damage to the electrical components and metal parts inside the washing machine. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address at least one technical problem in the background art, embodiments of this application provide a clothing processing device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] This application provides a garment processing device, the garment processing device comprising:

[0008] The main body of the device includes an inner drum and a front panel. The inner drum has a cavity for accommodating clothing. The front panel is provided with an installation port.

[0009] A fresh air structure covers the mounting port and is installed on the front panel through the mounting port. The fresh air structure is provided with a fresh air inlet.

[0010] Optionally, the fresh air inlet includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and the flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet increases along the extension path from the air outlet to the air inlet.

[0011] Optionally, the fresh air structure includes:

[0012] The main structure is equipped with at least one of the aforementioned fresh air inlets;

[0013] Multiple partition ribs are spaced apart within the fresh air inlet to divide the fresh air inlet into multiple inlet holes.

[0014] Optionally, the fresh air inlet is annular, and the annular fresh air inlet divides the main body of the structure into a first part and a second part, the second part surrounding the first part, and the first part (216) and the second part are connected by the partition rib.

[0015] Optionally, the second part defines at least a portion of the wall surface forming the air inlet as an outwardly flared curved surface.

[0016] Optionally, the partition rib is located inside the fresh air inlet and is spaced apart from the front surface of the main structure.

[0017] Optionally, the flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet gradually increases from the partition rib toward the air inlet end.

[0018] Optionally, the garment handling device further includes a support cover located at the rear of the fresh air structure.

[0019] The bracket cover is used to connect to the fresh air duct so that fresh air from the fresh air inlet can be introduced into the inner cylinder through the fresh air duct.

[0020] Optionally, the lower inner wall of the support cover has a drainage surface extending toward the fresh air inlet, the drainage surface being used to guide the liquid inside the support cover toward the fresh air inlet.

[0021] Optionally, the garment handling device further includes a seal, wherein the bracket cover is mounted on the front panel and covers the mounting opening, and the seal is located at the connection between the bracket cover and the front panel.

[0022] Optionally, the fresh air structure is snapped together with the front panel, and the fresh air structure is at least partially located within the mounting port.

[0023] Optionally, the fresh air structure has a hook;

[0024] The front panel has a first flange extending toward the mounting opening, and the fresh air structure has a second flange. After the fresh air structure is inserted into the mounting opening from the front side to the rear side of the front panel, the hook abuts against the first flange to prevent the fresh air structure from detaching forward from the front panel; the second flange abuts against the front panel to prevent the fresh air structure from detaching backward from the front panel.

[0025] Optionally, the hook has an installation guide surface, which guides the hook from the front side of the front panel into the installation port during the installation of the fresh air structure.

[0026] This utility model has at least the following technical effects:

[0027] The fresh air intake structure and the front panel are two independent components, allowing them to be made of different materials. This reduces or even eliminates rusting around the fresh air intake caused by moisture. Furthermore, as a separate component from the front panel, the fresh air intake structure offers greater flexibility in its structure and installation.

[0028] Clothing processing equipment is typically installed against a wall or recessed into the wall, both of which can obstruct or block the outer casing. Recessed installations, in particular, often result in the entire outer casing being obstructed or blocked, except for the front panel. Placing the fresh air vent on the front panel minimizes obstruction and reduces airflow resistance. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 The diagram schematically illustrates a front view of the front panel of the garment handling apparatus in some embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Rear view of the front panel;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram of the longitudinal section of the front panel at the fresh air structure;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the ventilation structure;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Rear view of the fresh air structure;

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Sectional view along the AA direction.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 100. Front panel; 101. First flange; 110. Loading / unloading port; 120. Knob; 130. Computer board; 140. Mounting port; 200. Fresh air structure; 210. Main structure; 212. Hook; 2121. Mounting guide surface; 213. Fresh air inlet; 2131. Manhole; 2132. Outwardly flared curved surface; 2133. Air inlet end; 2134. Air outlet end; 214. Separating rib; 215. Second flange; 216. First part; 217. Second part; 220. Bracket cover; 221. Flow channel; 2211. Air diversion surface; 222. Interface; 230. Door. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the technical solution and beneficial effects of this utility model more apparent and understandable, a detailed description is provided below by listing specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and local features may be enlarged or reduced to more clearly show the details of the local features; unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those in the technical field to which this application pertains.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not indicate that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In other words, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0040] In this invention, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating the relative importance of the indicated features or the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" can explicitly include at least one of those features. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc.

[0041] The clothing handling apparatus of this application includes, but is not limited to, washing machines, dryers, or garment dryers. The following is in conjunction with… Figures 1 to 6 The garment processing apparatus of this application embodiment will be described in detail.

[0042] This application provides a garment processing device, see [link]. Figures 1 to 3 The garment handling device includes a main body and a fresh air structure 200. The main body includes an inner drum and a front panel 100. The inner drum has a cavity for accommodating garments. The front panel 100 is provided with an installation port 140. The fresh air structure 200 covers the installation port 140 and is installed on the front panel 100 through the installation port 140. The fresh air structure 200 is provided with a fresh air inlet 213.

[0043] In this embodiment, the fresh air structure is a fresh air intake structure, and the fresh air inlet 213 serves as an intake for external ambient air to enter the main body of the device, used to introduce fresh air into the containment cavity.

[0044] In this embodiment, the fresh air structure 200 and the front panel 100 are two independent components, which allows the fresh air structure 200 and the front panel 100 to use different materials. The material and structural design of the fresh air structure 200 are more flexible, which can better reduce or even avoid rusting problems caused by moisture around the fresh air inlet 213.

[0045] Some garment processing devices, although equipped with air conditioning systems, have their air intake located inside the garment processing device. This causes the humid air inside to be drawn back into the container, negating the purpose of fresh air intake. However, in this embodiment, the fresh air structure 200 is installed on the front panel, allowing fresh air from the external environment to be introduced into the garment processing device via the fresh air inlet 213. This more effectively improves problems such as odors and humidity inside the device.

[0046] Furthermore, garment processing equipment is typically installed against a wall or recessed into the wall, both of which can obstruct or block the outer casing. Recessed installations, in particular, result in the obstruction or blockage of all panels except the front panel 100. Placing the fresh air vent 213 on the front panel 100 minimizes the risk of obstruction or blockage and also reduces airflow resistance.

[0047] In some embodiments, the fresh air inlet 213 includes an air inlet end 2133 and an air outlet end 2134, and the flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet 213 increases along the extension path from the air outlet end 2134 toward the air inlet end 2133.

[0048] In this embodiment of the application, "flow area" refers to the cross-sectional area. The cross-section is a section formed approximately perpendicular to the airflow direction within the fresh air inlet 213.

[0049] The aforementioned "increasing trend" of the fresh air inlet can be a gradual increasing trend, such as the flow area gradually increasing along the extension path from the air outlet 2134 to the air inlet 2133, or it can be a non-gradual increasing trend, such as the flow area at the air inlet end of the fresh air inlet being greater than the flow area at the air outlet end, or the flow area at the air inlet end of the fresh air inlet and a part of the area adjacent to the air inlet end being greater than the flow area at the air outlet end.

[0050] If the fresh air structure is located on the front panel, a small opening for the fresh air inlet can easily result in high resistance, while a large opening can easily attract or trap foreign objects, posing a risk to its use. In this embodiment, the flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet 213 increases along the extension path from the outlet end 2134 to the inlet end 2133, see [reference]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 This structure can maintain the small overall size of the fresh air inlet 213, reduce or even avoid the intake of foreign objects or the insertion of foreign objects, and increase the flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet 213 to reduce wind resistance.

[0051] As a separate component independent of the front panel 100, the fresh air structure 200 allows for more flexible structure and installation. See also the following in some alternative embodiments: Figure 4 and Figure 5 The fresh air structure 200 includes a main body 210 and multiple partition ribs 214. The main body 210 is provided with a fresh air inlet 213. The multiple partition ribs 214 are distributed at intervals within the fresh air inlet 213 to divide the fresh air inlet 213 into multiple small inlet holes 2131.

[0052] The partition rib 214 ensures the overall strength of the fresh air structure 200 on the one hand, and can also ensure the air volume requirement through reasonable setting on the other hand.

[0053] exist Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the implementation shown, the fresh air structure 200 is roughly plate-shaped, and the spacing between two adjacent partition ribs 214 is set to be less than 2mm to ensure that no large foreign objects are sucked in.

[0054] In some alternative embodiments, see Figure 4 The fresh air inlet 213 is ring-shaped, dividing the main structure 210 into a first part 216 and a second part 217. The second part 217 surrounds the first part 216, and the first part 216 and the second part 217 are connected by a partition rib. This structure balances a simple and aesthetically pleasing appearance with ensuring the airflow area of ​​the fresh air inlet 213.

[0055] Figure 4 An example is shown of a ring-shaped air vent 213, wherein the first portion 216 is generally runway-shaped and the second portion 217 is also generally ring-shaped.

[0056] In other implementations, the annular air vent 213 can also be configured as an elliptical annulus, a circular annulus, or a square annulus. The air vent 213 and the main structural body 210 have approximately the same shape. The shapes of the air vent 213 and the main structural body 210 in the embodiments of this application are merely illustrative examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0057] The number of new air vents 213 is not limited to Figure 4 As shown in one example, in some other implementations, two, three, or more annular fresh air inlets 213 can also be set.

[0058] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some alternative embodiments, the second portion 217 defines at least a portion of the wall surface forming the air inlet 2133 as an outwardly flared curved surface 2132.

[0059] The outwardly flared curved surface 2132 not only increases the airflow area at the air inlet, but also guides fresh air more smoothly into the main body of the equipment through the fresh air inlet 213. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the implementation shown, the second part 217 defines the upper and lower wall surfaces forming the air inlet 2133 as outwardly expanding curved surfaces 2132. When water accumulates inside the front panel 100, the lower outwardly expanding curved surface 2132 also has a water-guiding effect, making it easier for the water to be discharged outward.

[0060] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 The fresh air structure 200 is located on the upper right side of the front panel 100, avoiding the knob 120 on the front side of the front panel 100 and the computer board 130 (which can be understood as the control circuit board) on the rear side.

[0061] In some embodiments, the front panel is further provided with a loading / unloading port 110, which communicates with the receiving cavity, through which clothing is placed into or removed from the receiving cavity. The fresh air structure 200 is located to the upper right of the loading / unloading port. Generally, the front panel 100 is also connected to a door 230, which is used to open or close the loading / unloading port 110.

[0062] In some alternative embodiments, see Figure 6 The partition rib 214 is located within the fresh air inlet 213 and is spaced apart from the front surface of the main structure 210. That is, the partition rib 214 is recessed towards the rear of the front panel 100, and its length in the front-rear direction is less than the depth of the fresh air inlet 213 in the front-rear direction. This reduces the area occupied by the partition rib 214 in the fresh air inlet 213, balancing structural reinforcement with ensuring sufficient airflow.

[0063] Here, "front and back direction" also refers to the direction in which air flows into the main body of the equipment.

[0064] In some alternative embodiments, see Figure 3The flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet 213 gradually increases from the partition rib 214 toward the air inlet. In this way, the extension path of the flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet 213 from the air inlet to the air outlet is not completely tapering. This can effectively ensure that the extension path of the partition rib 214 toward the air outlet has a large flow area, reducing the wind resistance when fresh air enters and making the fresh air pass through more smoothly.

[0065] In some alternative embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The garment handling device also includes a support cover 220, which is located at the rear of the fresh air structure 200. The support cover 220 is used to connect to the fresh air duct so that fresh air (i.e., fresh air) from the fresh air inlet 213 can be introduced into the inner cylinder through the fresh air duct.

[0066] Typically, a fresh air duct is defined by a fresh air pipe. The support cover 220 serves two purposes: connecting the fresh air pipe to the support structure and providing a flow channel 221 that connects the fresh air inlet 213 and the fresh air pipe. Air enters the flow channel 221 through the fresh air inlet 213 and then flows into the fresh air duct. The fan that powers the airflow can be an existing fan in the clothing processing equipment's own circulation duct or an additional fresh air fan added within the fresh air duct.

[0067] In some embodiments, the flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet 213 is greater than or equal to 1.2 times the cross-sectional area of ​​the fresh air duct.

[0068] See Figure 3 One end of the bracket cover 220 is connected to the front panel 100, and the other end retracts to form the interface 222 of the fresh air duct. The bracket cover 220 can be installed on the front panel 100 by means of screws, rivets or welding.

[0069] See also Figure 3 In some alternative embodiments, the lower inner wall of the bracket cover 220 has a drainage surface 2211 extending toward the fresh air inlet 213, the drainage surface 2211 being used to guide the liquid inside the bracket cover 220 toward the fresh air inlet 213.

[0070] Before leaving the factory, the garment processing equipment undergoes a sealing test, during which water may remain in the flow channel 221. Furthermore, during daily household use, high humidity levels may cause condensation, leading to water accumulation in the flow channel 221. Water generated in these situations may clog the fresh air inlet 213. In this embodiment, the drainage surface 2211 guides the water in the flow channel 221 to the fresh air inlet 213 for drainage, effectively preventing water accumulation in the flow channel 221 and ensuring the fresh air inlet 213 remains unobstructed.

[0071] In some alternative embodiments, the garment handling device further includes a seal, with the bracket cover 220 mounted on the front panel 100 and covering the mounting opening 140, and the seal located at the junction of the bracket cover 220 and the front panel 100.

[0072] The seal forms an airtight structure at the connection between the bracket cover 220 and the front panel 100, reducing or even preventing fresh air leakage during intake.

[0073] For example, the seal includes a sponge sealing structure. Alternatively, the seal can also be a rubber seal. The material of the seal is not limited to these.

[0074] Optionally, the fresh air structure 200 is snap-fitted to the front panel 100, and the fresh air structure 200 is at least partially located at the mounting port 140. The snap-fit ​​connection is for illustrative purposes only, and the installation method of the fresh air structure 200 is not limited to snap-fit ​​connection.

[0075] See Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the fresh air structure 200 has a hook 212; the front panel 100 has a first flange 101 extending toward the mounting opening 140, and the fresh air structure 200 has a second flange 215. After the fresh air structure 200 is inserted into the mounting opening 140 from the front side to the rear side of the front panel 100, the hook 212 abuts against the first flange 101 to prevent the fresh air structure 200 from moving forward away from the front panel 100; the second flange 215 abuts against the front panel 100 to prevent the fresh air structure 200 from moving backward away from the front panel 100.

[0076] In this embodiment, the fresh air structure 200 is installed from the front side of the front panel 100 to the rear. This installation method can reduce the installation step difference between the front surface of the fresh air structure 200 and the front door panel, and the second flange 215 and the front side of the front panel 100 (see...) Figure 3 The area indicated by arrow B can transition more smoothly, and when viewed from the side, the two are basically on the same plane, improving the consistency of the appearance of the garment processing equipment.

[0077] Figure 5 Four hooks 212 are shown as an example, evenly spaced along the periphery of the main structure 210. The hooks 212 are located outside the annular fresh air inlet 213 to reduce or even avoid the hooks 212 obstructing the fresh air inlet 213.

[0078] See Figure 6 In some alternative embodiments, the hook 212 has an installation guide surface 2121, which guides the hook 212 from the front side of the front panel 100 into the installation port 140 during the installation of the fresh air structure 200.

[0079] See Figure 6The installation guide surface 2121 is an inclined surface. The installation guide surface 2121 guides the installation of the fresh air structure 200, making the installation smoother and easier.

[0080] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 Part of the partition rib 214 extends to the rear side of the hook 212, and this part of the partition rib 214 can also strengthen the hook 212.

[0081] The various embodiments or implementation methods described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0082] In the description of this specification, references to "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0083] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes: The main body of the device includes an inner drum and a front panel (100). The inner drum has a cavity for accommodating clothing, and the front panel (100) is provided with an installation port (140). A fresh air structure (200) covers the mounting port (140) and is mounted on the front panel (100) through the mounting port (140). The fresh air structure (200) is provided with a fresh air inlet (213).

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fresh air inlet (213) includes an air inlet (2133) and an air outlet (2134), and the flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet (213) increases along the extension path from the air outlet (2134) toward the air inlet (2133).

3. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fresh air structure (200) includes: The main structure (210) is provided with at least one of the aforementioned fresh air inlets (213); Multiple partition ribs (214) are spaced apart within the fresh air inlet (213) to divide the fresh air inlet (213) into multiple inlet holes (2131).

4. The garment processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fresh air inlet (213) is annular, and the annular fresh air inlet (213) divides the main body of the structure (210) into a first part (216) and a second part (217). The second part (217) surrounds the first part (216), and the first part (216) and the second part (217) are connected by the partition rib (214).

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second part (217) defines at least a portion of the wall surface forming the air inlet end (2133) as an outwardly flared curved surface (2132).

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The partition rib (214) is located inside the fresh air inlet (213) and is spaced from the front surface of the main structure (210).

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3 or 6, characterized in that, The flow area of ​​the fresh air inlet (213) gradually increases from the partition rib (214) to the air inlet end (2133).

8. The garment handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The garment handling device also includes a support cover (220) located at the rear of the fresh air structure (200). The bracket cover (220) is used to connect to the fresh air duct so that fresh air from the fresh air inlet (213) can be introduced into the inner cylinder through the fresh air duct.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lower inner wall of the support cover (220) has a drainage surface (2211) extending toward the fresh air inlet (213), the drainage surface (2211) being used to guide the liquid inside the support cover (220) toward the fresh air inlet (213).

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment handling device also includes a seal, the bracket cover (220) is mounted on the front panel (100) and covers the mounting opening (140), and the seal is located at the connection between the bracket cover (220) and the front panel (100).

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fresh air structure (200) is snapped to the front panel (100), and the fresh air structure (200) is at least partially located within the mounting port (140).

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The fresh air structure (200) has a hook (212); The front panel (100) has a first flange (101) extending toward the mounting port (140), and the fresh air structure (200) has a second flange (215). After the fresh air structure (200) is inserted into the mounting port (140) from the front side to the rear side of the front panel (100), the hook (212) abuts against the first flange (101) to prevent the fresh air structure (200) from moving forward away from the front panel (100); the second flange (215) abuts against the front panel (100) to prevent the fresh air structure (200) from moving backward away from the front panel (100).

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that, The hook (212) has an installation guide surface (2121) for guiding the hook (212) from the front side of the front panel (100) into the installation port (140) during the installation of the fresh air structure (200).

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