A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a kind of clothes processing equipment, including bearing main body, at least one first cylinder body component and at least one first air duct system, bearing main body has accommodating space, first air duct system includes mutually connected air duct main body, at least one flexible pipe structure, air duct main body is connected with first cylinder body component by at least one flexible pipe structure, and flexible pipe structure is in compressed state.The clothes processing equipment provided by the embodiment of the present application, flexible pipe structure is assembled to air duct main body and first cylinder body component between compressed state, can generate initial elastic force, when the overall weight of first cylinder body component becomes large, it will stretch flexible pipe structure, and because flexible pipe structure is in compressed state after assembly, therefore, after first cylinder body component stretches flexible pipe structure, flexible pipe structure recovers at least part of elastic deformation to resist stretching to a certain extent, in this way, prevent overstretching flexible pipe structure.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, many washing machines with drying functions have become indispensable equipment in people's daily lives. However, in related technologies, the connection stability between the drying system and the drum is relatively low. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application aim to provide a garment processing device to improve the connection stability between the drying system and the drum.

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

[0005] The main body of the structure has a storage space.

[0006] At least one first cylinder assembly,

[0007] At least one first air duct system, the first air duct system including interconnected air duct main bodies and at least one flexible pipe structure, the air duct main bodies being connected to the first cylinder assembly through at least one flexible pipe structure, and the flexible pipe structure being in a compressed state.

[0008] In some implementations, along the compression direction of the flexible tube structure, the effective compression section of the flexible tube structure has a size in its natural state that is not less than 1.1 times its size in its compressed state.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least one flexible tube structure includes a flexible condenser tube, a first cylindrical assembly has an air outlet, the flexible condenser tube connects the air outlet and the main body of the air duct and is in a compressed state; the garment handling device also includes a condensate supply assembly for supplying condensate to the flexible condenser tube.

[0010] In some implementations, the air outlet is located on the circumferential sidewall of the first cylindrical assembly.

[0011] In some implementation schemes, the flexible condenser tube is a one-piece elastic structure.

[0012] In some implementations, the first cylindrical assembly includes a door seal ring disposed on the front side of the first cylindrical assembly, and at least one flexible pipe connection includes a bellows connecting the door seal ring and the duct body, the bellows being in a compressed state.

[0013] In some implementation schemes, the bellows and the door seal ring are integrated into one structure.

[0014] In some implementations, there are two first tube assemblies, which are arranged at intervals along the left and right sides of the garment processing equipment, and the first air duct system is located in the interval between the two first tube assemblies.

[0015] In some implementations, the garment handling equipment includes an interconnected second drum assembly and a second air duct system.

[0016] Two first cylindrical body assemblies are located to the upper left and upper right of the second cylindrical body assembly. The second cylindrical body assembly and the two first cylindrical body assemblies enclose an installation area. At least one first air duct system and a second air duct system are located in the installation area.

[0017] In some implementations, the second air duct system is installed on top of the second cylinder assembly.

[0018] In some implementations, the garment handling 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.

[0019] The first connecting member and the second connecting member are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly, and the vertical plane is 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.

[0020] In some implementations, the first cylindrical assembly is suspended from the supporting body via a first connecting member and a second connecting member.

[0021] In some implementation schemes, the main body of the air duct is connected to the supporting body, and the main body of the air duct is spaced apart from the first cylinder assembly.

[0022] In some implementation schemes, the supporting structure includes a crossbeam and two side supports spaced apart in the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment. The two side supports are connected to opposite ends of the crossbeam in the left-right direction, and the main body of the air duct is suspended from the crossbeam.

[0023] The clothing processing device provided in this application embodiment has a flexible tube structure assembled in a compressed state between the air duct body and the first cylinder assembly, which can generate initial elasticity. For example, when clothing is placed inside the first cylinder assembly and water is introduced, the overall weight of the first cylinder assembly increases, which will stretch the flexible tube structure. Since the flexible tube structure is in a compressed state after assembly, after the first cylinder assembly stretches the flexible tube structure, the flexible tube structure will recover at least part of its elastic deformation to resist the stretching effect, thus preventing excessive stretching of the flexible tube structure. In addition, during the operation of the first cylinder assembly, the first cylinder assembly will vibrate, and the vibration displacement between the first cylinder assembly and the air duct body will be at least partially offset by the pre-compression deformation. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the first cylindrical assembly and the first air duct system.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of the first cylindrical assembly and the first air duct system from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the first cylindrical assembly and the first air duct system from another perspective.

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of cross section in the AA direction;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the first cylindrical assembly and the first air duct system from another perspective.

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the first cylindrical assembly.

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment shown from another perspective.

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the garment processing equipment from another perspective.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0034] 100. Clothing processing equipment; 10. Support body; 11. Accommodation space; 12. Side support; 20. First cylinder assembly; 21. First outer cylinder; 22. First inner cylinder; 23. Air outlet; 24. Door seal ring; 25. Air inlet; 30. Crossbeam; 40. First connecting component; 50. First air duct system; 51. Air duct body; 52. Flexible pipe structure; 53. Flexible condenser pipe; 54. Corrugated pipe; 60. Second air duct system; 80. Second connecting component; 90. Second cylinder assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0036] 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 utility model will not be described separately.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] This application provides a garment processing device 100.

[0040] It is understandable that the type of clothing processing equipment 100 is not limited, such as washing machine, spin dryer, dryer, washer-dryer combo, washer-dryer set, etc. The clothing processing equipment 100 can independently realize any one or more functions such as washing, drying, and spin-drying.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 The garment processing equipment 100 includes a support body 10 and at least one first cylinder assembly 20.

[0042] The supporting body 10 has a receiving space 11, and at least one of the first cylindrical components 20 is disposed in the receiving space 11, that is, all the first cylindrical components 20 are disposed in the receiving space 11.

[0043] It is understood that the supporting body 10 is used to provide a receiving space 11 for the first cylindrical assembly 20, and the supporting body 10 has sufficient structural strength to serve as a load-bearing component, vertically bearing 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.

[0044] Please see Figures 2-4 The garment processing equipment 100 includes at least one first air duct system 50. The first air duct system 50 includes an interconnected air duct body 51 and at least one flexible tube structure 52. The air duct body 51 is connected to the first cylinder assembly 20 through the at least one flexible tube structure 52, and the flexible tube structure 52 is in a compressed state.

[0045] The duct body 51 can be equipped with a condenser and a heater. It should be noted that the duct body 51 is connected to the first cylinder assembly 20 through at least one flexible pipe structure 52, which may include the following situations.

[0046] The first method involves connecting the two ends of the main air duct 51 to the first cylindrical assembly 20 via a flexible tube structure 52. A heater heats the airflow into a dry, hot flow. This dry, hot airflow enters the first cylindrical assembly 20 and exchanges heat with the damp clothes to form a humid, hot airflow. The humid, hot airflow then enters the condenser, where it condenses and dehumidifies to form a dry, cold airflow. This dry, cold airflow then passes back through the heater to form a dry, hot airflow, returning to the first cylindrical assembly 20. This completes one airflow cycle. Through multiple airflow cycles during the drying process, moisture is continuously extracted from the damp clothes, ultimately drying them completely.

[0047] The second type: One end of the air duct body 51 is connected to the first cylinder assembly 20 through a flexible pipe structure 52. Dry gas in the natural environment is heated by a heater in the air duct body 51 and then enters the first cylinder assembly 20. The hot and humid airflow in the first cylinder assembly 20 is directly discharged to the outside.

[0048] The third type: One end of the air duct body 51 is connected to the first cylindrical assembly 20 through a flexible pipe structure 52. Fresh air directly enters the first cylindrical assembly 20. The hot and humid airflow in the first cylindrical assembly 20 enters the air duct body 51, and after being condensed and dehumidified by the condenser, it is discharged into the room or outdoors.

[0049] The flexible tube structure 52 is in a compressed state, meaning that the length of the flexible tube structure 52 in the compressed state is less than the length of the flexible tube structure 52 in the natural state.

[0050] The compressed state of the flexible tube structure 52 refers to the state in which the flexible tube structure 52 is connected to the air duct body 51 and the first cylinder assembly 20, and the first cylinder assembly 20 is in a static state with no clothing or liquid inside and no rotation.

[0051] The flexible tube structure 52 in the free state refers to the flexible tube structure 52 being in a naturally stretched and undeformed state before being installed to the first cylindrical assembly 20 and not subjected to deformation forces such as compression and tension.

[0052] The clothing processing device 100 provided in this application embodiment has a flexible tube structure 52 assembled in a compressed state between the air duct body 51 and the first cylindrical assembly 20, which can generate initial elasticity. For example, when clothing is put into the first cylindrical assembly 20 and water is introduced, the overall weight of the first cylindrical assembly 20 increases, which will stretch the flexible tube structure 52. Since the flexible tube structure 52 is in a compressed state after assembly, after the first cylindrical assembly 20 stretches the flexible tube structure 52, the flexible tube structure 52 will recover at least part of its elastic deformation to resist the stretching effect, thus preventing excessive stretching of the flexible tube structure 52. In addition, during the operation of the first cylindrical assembly 20, the first cylindrical assembly 20 will vibrate, and the vibration displacement between the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the air duct body 51 will be at least partially offset by the pre-compression deformation.

[0053] In some implementations, along the compression direction of the flexible tube structure 52, the effective compression section of the flexible tube structure 52 has a size in its natural state that is not less than 1.1 times its size in its compressed state.

[0054] The flexible tube structure 52 can be compressed along the axial direction. It should be noted that the effective compressible section of the flexible tube structure 52 refers to the compressible length range within which the flexible tube structure 52 can achieve functions such as buffering and displacement compensation during compression, and the crest and trough structure does not undergo plastic deformation (i.e., it can return to its original shape after the external force is removed).

[0055] For example, the effective compression section of the flexible tube structure 52 can be 1.1 times, 1.2 times, 1.3 times, 1.4 times, 1.5 times, 2 times, etc., the size of the natural state.

[0056] Please see Figures 5-7In some embodiments, at least one flexible tube structure 52 includes a flexible condenser tube 53. The first cylindrical assembly 20 has an air outlet 23. The flexible condenser tube 53 connects the air outlet 23 and the main body of the air duct 51 and is in a compressed state. The flexible condenser tube 53 refers to a condenser tube with a flexible structure. A condenser tube is a device used to condense and dehumidify airflow; that is, the airflow flowing through the condenser tube will reduce temperature and humidity. A flexible structure is a component that can undergo elastic deformation without breaking under stress. Flexible structures can absorb energy through material elasticity and / or geometric deformation, achieving displacement compensation.

[0057] The air outlet 23 of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is used to send the airflow inside the first cylindrical assembly 20 into the condenser tube, thereby discharging the airflow inside the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0058] In this embodiment, the flexible condenser tube 53 can absorb energy through material elasticity and / or geometric deformation to achieve displacement compensation, thereby absorbing vibration or transmitting pressure and achieving a flexible connection with the air outlet 23 of the first cylinder assembly 20.

[0059] The material of the flexible condenser tube 53 is not limited; for example, it can be a component made of flexible materials such as soft plastic, silicone and / or rubber.

[0060] The flexible condenser tube 53 is in a compressed state. During the operation of the first cylinder assembly 20, the rear end of the first cylinder assembly 20 vibrates. The pre-compression deformation at least partially offsets the displacement between the rear end of the first cylinder assembly 20 and the air duct body 51.

[0061] The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a condensate supply assembly for supplying condensate to the flexible condenser tube 53.

[0062] The condensate supply assembly may include a water supply valve, a flow sensor, and a delivery pipeline. The delivery pipeline connects the water supply valve and the condenser tube, and delivers the condensate to the condenser tube. The water supply valve controls the flow and blockage of the condensate, and the flow sensor detects the flow rate or flow volume of the condensate, so that the condensate supply meets the requirements of the current drying conditions.

[0063] Please see Figure 7 In some implementations, the air outlet 23 is located on the circumferential sidewall of the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0064] The axis of the first cylindrical assembly 20 is approximately along the front-back direction of the garment processing device 100. The air outlet 23 and the flexible condenser pipe 53 are located on one side of the first cylindrical assembly 20 along the left-right direction of the garment processing device 100. This design can, to a certain extent, prevent the flexible condenser pipe 53 from occupying the size of the first cylindrical assembly 20 in the front-back direction.

[0065] In some implementation schemes, the flexible condenser tube 53 is an integral elastic structure.

[0066] The flexible condenser tube 53 can be integrally molded from an elastic material. This improves the elastic deformation capability and sealing performance of the flexible condenser tube 53, and also simplifies the assembly process and saves assembly time.

[0067] Along the compression direction of the flexible condenser tube 53, the effective compression section of the flexible condenser tube 53 in its natural state is not less than 1.1 times the size L1 in its compressed state.

[0068] The effective compression section of the flexible condenser tube 53 refers to the compressible length range within which the flexible condenser tube 53 can achieve functions such as buffering and displacement compensation during compression, and the peak and trough structures do not undergo plastic deformation (i.e., can return to their original shape after the external force is removed).

[0069] For example, the effective compression section of the flexible condenser tube 53 can be 1.1 times, 1.2 times, 1.3 times, 1.4 times, 1.5 times, 2 times, etc. of the size L1 in the compressed state under natural conditions.

[0070] Please see Figure 2 In some implementations, the first cylindrical assembly 20 includes a door seal ring 24 disposed on the front side of the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0071] Please see Figure 1 The first cylindrical assembly 20 includes a first outer cylinder 21 and a first inner cylinder 22, with the first inner cylinder 22 rotatably disposed inside the first outer cylinder 21.

[0072] The first inner tube 22 is used to hold clothes. Specifically, the first inner tube 22 has a first clothes cavity, and the first outer tube 21 has a first loading port, which communicates with the first clothes cavity. Users can put clothes into or take them out of the first clothes cavity through the first loading port.

[0073] As the first inner drum 22 rotates, it drives the clothes to move, thereby changing the posture of the clothes in the first garment cavity to achieve the purpose of washing, dehydration and / or drying.

[0074] The axis of the first inner cylinder 22 and the axis of the first outer cylinder 21 can coincide. The axis of the first inner cylinder 22 can be horizontal or inclined. The inclined direction is when the axis of the first inner cylinder 22 is oblique to the horizontal direction.

[0075] For example, the garment handling device 100 includes a first door for covering or opening a first delivery port.

[0076] The door seal ring 24 is roughly a closed loop structure and can surround the first dispensing opening. When the first door body is covering the first dispensing opening, the first door body presses the door seal ring 24 tightly against the first outer barrel 21. That is, the door seal ring 24 is used to seal the gap between the front end of the first door body and the first outer barrel 21, thereby preventing water and / or airflow inside the first outer barrel 21 from leaking into the supporting body 10.

[0077] In some embodiments, the first outer tub 21 can be used to hold water, and the first inner tub 22 can be used to hold clothes. In this embodiment, the first inner tub 22 holds water through the first outer tub 21, and the wall of the first inner tub 22 has holes for water flow and air flow. The first inner tub 22 can also be called a perforated inner tub.

[0078] Please see Figure 7 In this embodiment, the door seal ring 24 has an air inlet 25. The airflow from the air inlet 25 can directly enter the first inner cylinder 22 through the door seal ring 24, without having to pass through the space between the first outer cylinder 21 and the first inner cylinder 22 and then through the hole in the first inner cylinder 22 to enter the first inner cylinder 22, which can reduce wind resistance.

[0079] The door seal ring 24 is a seal that can undergo elastic deformation. The door seal ring 24 can be a seal made of flexible materials such as silicone and / or rubber.

[0080] Please see Figure 4 The above-mentioned at least one flexible pipe connection includes a corrugated pipe 54, which connects the door seal ring 24 and the air duct body 51, and the corrugated pipe 54 is in a compressed state.

[0081] The corrugated pipe 54 connects the door seal ring 24 and the air duct body 51, allowing the dry and hot airflow to enter the first drum assembly 20 from the door seal ring 24 and fully contact the damp clothes inside the first drum assembly 20, which helps to improve the drying efficiency of the first drum assembly 20.

[0082] When the bellows 54 is in a compressed state, the front end of the first cylinder assembly 20 vibrates during operation. The pre-compression deformation at least partially offsets the displacement between the front end of the first cylinder assembly 20 and the air duct body 51.

[0083] Along the compression direction of the bellows 54, the effective compression section of the bellows 54 in its natural state is not less than 1.1 times the size L2 in its compressed state.

[0084] The effective compression section of the bellows 54 refers to the compressible length range within which the bellows 54 can perform functions such as buffering and displacement compensation during compression, and the peak and trough structures do not undergo plastic deformation (i.e., can return to their original shape after the external force is removed).

[0085] For example, the effective compression section of the bellows 54 can be 1.1 times, 1.2 times, 1.3 times, 1.4 times, 1.5 times, 2 times, etc. of the size L2 in the natural state.

[0086] In some implementations, the bellows 54 and the door seal ring 24 are an integral structure. This improves the structural strength and sealing performance of the connection between the bellows 54 and the door seal ring 24, and also eliminates the assembly process of the bellows 54 and the door seal ring 24, saving assembly time.

[0087] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some implementations, there are two first tube assemblies 20, which are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment 100, and the first air duct system 50 is located in the interval between the two first tube assemblies 20.

[0088] It should be noted that the number of first air duct systems 50 is less than or equal to the number of first cylinder components 20. In other words, the first air duct systems 50 and the first cylinder components 20 are not necessarily connected in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0089] The number of the first air duct system 50 can be one or two.

[0090] For example, when there are two first cylinder components 20 and one first air duct system 50, one of the first cylinder components 20 is connected to the first air duct system 50. At this time, the first cylinder component 20 connected to the first air duct system 50 has a drying function, while the other first cylinder component 20 does not have a drying function.

[0091] When there are two first cylinder assemblies 20 and two first air duct systems 50, each of the two first cylinder assemblies 20 is connected to its corresponding first air duct system 50. At this time, both first cylinder assemblies 20 have drying functions.

[0092] The two first cylinder components 20 are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment 100. This reduces interference and also reduces the height of the garment processing equipment 100 in the vertical direction, making it easier to balance the overall center of gravity of the garment processing equipment 100.

[0093] The first air duct system 50 is located in the interval between the two first cylinder components 20, which makes the overall structure layout compact and facilitates the provision of drying function for the first cylinder component 20 without increasing the size of the existing support body 10 or meeting the standard size of the support body 10.

[0094] Please see Figure 2In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment 100 includes a second drum assembly 90 and a second air duct system 60 connected to each other, the second air duct system 60 being connected to the second drum assembly 90 so that the second drum assembly 90 has a drying function.

[0095] It should be noted that the first cylindrical assembly 20 and the second cylindrical assembly 90 can work simultaneously or separately.

[0096] The two first cylinder assemblies 20 are located to the upper left and upper right of the second cylinder assembly 90.

[0097] In some embodiments, the line connecting the axes of the two first cylindrical assemblies 20 is horizontal, and the midpoint of the line connecting the axes of the two first cylindrical assemblies 20 is located on a vertical plane passing through the axis of the second cylindrical assembly 90.

[0098] The vertical stacking design of the first cylinder assembly 20 and the second cylinder assembly 90 reduces the lateral space of the garment processing equipment 100, thereby making the overall size of the garment processing equipment 100 more suitable.

[0099] The second cylindrical assembly 90 and two first cylindrical assemblies 20 are arranged to form an installation area, and at least one first air duct system 50 and a second air duct system 60 are located in the installation area.

[0100] For example, there may be one first air duct system 50 and one second air duct system 60 located in the installation area, or there may be two first air duct systems 50 and one second air duct system 60 located in the installation area.

[0101] It should be noted that the installation area is the area enclosed by the horizontal plane where the highest point of the two first cylinder components 20 is located, the outer peripheral surface of the second cylinder component 90, and the outer peripheral surfaces of the two first cylinder components 20 that are close to each other.

[0102] This design makes full use of the installation area formed by the three cylindrical components to arrange the air duct system, resulting in a compact structure.

[0103] In some implementations, the second air duct system 60 is mounted on top of the second cylindrical assembly 90, for example, by means of screws, bolts, or the like. The second cylindrical assembly 90 provides mounting support for the second air duct system 60.

[0104] Please see Figures 6-8In some implementations, the garment processing device 100 includes a first connecting member 40 and a second connecting member 80. 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. 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, during the operation of the garment processing device 100, the first cylindrical assembly 20 may vibrate, and in this case, it can rotate around the axis of the first connecting member 40.

[0105] The first cylindrical assembly 20 is capable of rotating relative to the supporting body 10 about the axis of the first connecting member 40. It can be understood that the first cylindrical assembly 20 revolves around the axis of the first connecting member 40. The first inner cylinder 22 of the first cylindrical assembly 20 can rotate about its own axis.

[0106] 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.

[0107] Please see Figure 8 One end of the second connecting member 80 is connected to the first cylindrical assembly 20, and the other end is connected to the supporting body 10. The elasticity of the second connecting member 80 is greater than that of the first connecting member 40.

[0108] It should be noted that the elasticity of the second connecting member 80 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 80.

[0109] The first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 80 are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly 20, which is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 20. Thus, through the combined action of the second connecting member 80 and the first connecting member 40, the first cylindrical assembly 20 is helped to maintain force balance and good stability, avoiding a cantilever support stress state (if the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 80 are both located on the same side of the vertical plane, this stress state can be understood as a cantilever support stress state, which is poor and may lead to failure or damage to certain structures at the connection point).

[0110] When the first cylindrical assembly 20 vibrates, the effective length of the second connecting member 80 can change due to its elasticity. Therefore, the second connecting member 80 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.

[0111] In some implementations, the first cylindrical assembly 20 is suspended from the supporting body 10 via a first connecting member 40 and a second connecting member 80. This can also be understood as the first connecting member 40 and the second connecting member 80 bearing tensile forces. No other structure is needed below the first cylindrical assembly 20 to support it, resulting in a compact structure and freeing up more usable space in the area below the first cylindrical assembly 20.

[0112] Please see Figure 9 In some implementations, the duct body 51 is connected to the supporting body 10, and the duct body 51 is spaced apart from the first cylindrical assembly 20. Thus, when the first cylindrical assembly 20 vibrates, the duct body 51 will not vibrate along with it. Therefore, the impact of the vibration of the first cylindrical assembly 20 on the duct body 51 can be reduced. Furthermore, since the duct body 51 does not vibrate with the first cylindrical assembly 20, only a small gap needs to be maintained between the duct body 51 and the supporting body 10, which is beneficial for a compact structure.

[0113] The air duct body 51 can be fastened to the load-bearing body 10 by fasteners. The fasteners are rigid components, and by way of example, fasteners include, but are not limited to, screws, bolts and / or rivets, etc.

[0114] With this design, when the first cylindrical assembly 20 rotates, the effective compression section of the flexible tube structure 52 can expand between the air duct body 51 and the first cylindrical assembly 20, thereby absorbing the vibration generated by the first cylindrical assembly 20, reducing the impact on the air duct body 51, and improving the stability of the air duct body 51.

[0115] Please see Figure 9 In some embodiments, the supporting body 10 includes a crossbeam 30 and two side supports 12 spaced apart in the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment 100. The two side supports 12 are connected to opposite ends of the crossbeam 30 in the left-right direction, and the air duct body 51 is suspended from the crossbeam 30. This facilitates the connection between the crossbeam 30 and the air duct assembly.

[0116] In some embodiments, the crossbeam 30 is a one-piece metal component.

[0117] For example, one side support 12 may be located on the left side of the crossbeam 30, and the other side support 12 may be located on the right side of the crossbeam 30.

[0118] In this embodiment, the crossbeam 30 connects two side supports 12, and the crossbeam 30 and the side supports 12 have good structural strength; the air duct body 51 is suspended from the crossbeam 30, and the force of the air duct body 51 can be transmitted to the crossbeam 30 to improve structural stability.

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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 body of the structure has a storage space. At least one first cylinder assembly, At least one first air duct system, the first air duct system comprising interconnected air duct bodies and at least one flexible tube structure, the air duct bodies being connected to the first cylindrical assembly through the at least one flexible tube structure, and the flexible tube structure being in a compressed state.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the compression direction of the flexible tube structure, the effective compression section of the flexible tube structure has a size in its natural state that is not less than 1.1 times its size in the compressed state.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one flexible tube structure includes a flexible condenser tube, the first cylindrical assembly has an air outlet, the flexible condenser tube connects the air outlet and the air duct body and is in a compressed state; the clothing processing device further includes a condensate supply assembly for supplying condensate to the flexible condenser tube.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air outlet is located on the circumferential sidewall of the first cylindrical assembly.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flexible condenser tube is an integral elastic structure.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first cylindrical assembly includes a door seal ring disposed on the front side of the first cylindrical assembly. The at least one flexible tube connection includes a bellows connecting the door seal ring and the air duct body. The bellows is in a compressed state.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The corrugated pipe and the door seal ring are an integral structure.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the first tube assembly is two, and the two first tube assemblies are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions of the garment processing equipment. The first air duct system is located in the interval between the two first tube assemblies.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a second cylindrical assembly and a second air duct system that are interconnected. Two first cylindrical body assemblies are located to the upper left and upper right of the second cylindrical body assembly, and the second cylindrical body assembly and the two first cylindrical body assemblies enclose an installation area, wherein at least one first air duct system and the second air duct system are located in the installation area.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second air duct system is installed on top of the second cylinder assembly.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, 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.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first cylindrical assembly is suspended from the supporting body via the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The air duct body is connected to the supporting body, and the air duct body is spaced apart from the first cylinder assembly.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The supporting body includes a crossbeam and two side supports spaced apart in the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment. The two side supports are connected to opposite ends of the crossbeam in the left-right direction. The main body of the air duct is suspended from the crossbeam.

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