A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a laundry treating apparatus. The laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a water inlet assembly, a first drum assembly, and at least one second drum assembly. The first drum assembly is disposed in the cabinet. The second drum assembly is disposed in the cabinet and is positioned above or below the first drum assembly. The second drum assembly has a smaller drum diameter and / or a smaller volume than the first drum assembly. The water inlet assembly includes a first water inlet channel for supplying water to the first drum assembly and a second water inlet channel for supplying water to the second drum assembly. The first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel can supply water simultaneously. The laundry treating apparatus provided by embodiments of the present application can improve water inlet efficiency, thereby improving the working efficiency of the laundry treating apparatus.

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] In related technologies, multi-drum washing machines have two separate washing drums for separate washing of clothes. Currently, in products on the market, multiple drums can only accept water at one time, resulting in low water intake efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a garment processing device.

[0004] The embodiments of this application are implemented through the following technical solutions.

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device, including:

[0006] Box;

[0007] The first cylindrical assembly is disposed inside the box;

[0008] At least one second cylindrical assembly is disposed within the housing and located above or below the first cylindrical assembly, wherein the diameter of the second cylindrical assembly is smaller than the diameter of the first cylindrical assembly, and / or the volume of the second cylindrical assembly is smaller than the volume of the first cylindrical assembly.

[0009] The water inlet assembly includes a first water inlet channel and a second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is used to supply water to the first cylinder assembly, and the second water inlet channel is used to supply water to the second cylinder assembly. The first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel can simultaneously receive water.

[0010] In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment includes a dispensing device, which includes a first mixing chamber and a second mixing chamber. Water flowing through the first water inlet channel enters the first tubular assembly through the first mixing chamber, and water flowing through the second water inlet channel enters the second tubular assembly through the second mixing chamber.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are not connected to each other.

[0012] In some embodiments, the number of the second tube assembly is at least two, and the garment handling device includes a control valve.

[0013] The second water inlet channel includes a second main water inlet and at least two branch water inlets. The inlet end of the second main water inlet is connected to a water source. The control valve is selectively connected to one of the branch water inlets. The outlet end of each branch water inlet is connected to a corresponding second cylinder assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, the water inlet assembly includes a water inlet element, the interior of which forms a first main water inlet path, a second main water inlet path, and the at least two branch paths.

[0015] The first main water inlet constitutes at least part of the first water inlet channel, and the water inlet end of the first main water inlet is connected to the water source.

[0016] In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment includes a dispensing device, which includes a first mixing chamber and a second mixing chamber.

[0017] The outlet of the second main water inlet is connected to the second mixing chamber. The second mixing chamber is selectively connected to the branch line through the control valve. Water that has passed through the first water inlet channel flows through the first mixing chamber.

[0018] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the water inlet is located on the rear side of the tank.

[0019] In some embodiments, the dispensing device is located below the first cylindrical assembly.

[0020] In some embodiments, the dispensing device includes a first dispensing section and a second dispensing section.

[0021] The first dispensing section extends along the left-right direction of the garment processing device and is located in front of the first tube assembly.

[0022] The second dispensing part extends along the front-back direction of the garment processing device and along the left-right direction of the garment processing device. The second dispensing part and the water inlet are located on the same side of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly. The vertical plane is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly.

[0023] In some embodiments, the water inlet is connected to the second dispensing part in the front-to-back direction.

[0024] In some embodiments, the water inlet includes a main body section and a bent section connected together, the main body section extending along the height direction of the garment processing device, and the bent section docking with the second dispensing section in the front-to-back direction.

[0025] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes a first water inlet pipe having a first connecting channel that forms at least a portion of the first water inlet channel, the first water inlet pipe being connected to the second dispensing part in a front-rear direction, and the end of the first water inlet pipe away from the second dispensing part being connected to the first tube assembly.

[0026] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes a water inlet valve, and the water inlet component is connected to the water source through the water inlet valve.

[0027] Along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment, the water inlet and the water inlet valve are located on the same side 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.

[0028] The clothing processing device provided in this application embodiment uses a first drum assembly and at least one second drum assembly to achieve zoned washing of clothing. Furthermore, a first water inlet channel supplies water to the first drum assembly, and a second water inlet channel supplies water to the second drum assembly. The first and second water inlet channels can simultaneously receive water, thus improving water intake efficiency and consequently increasing the overall efficiency of the clothing processing device when both the first and second drum assemblies are operating simultaneously. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the clothing processing device according to the first embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the clothing processing device according to the second embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the clothing processing device according to the third embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the dispensing device and the dispensing connector in some embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water inlet component in some embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower cover in some embodiments of this application.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0037] 10. First cylinder assembly; 20. Second cylinder assembly; 30. Dispensing device; 31. First dispensing section; 32. Second dispensing section; 33. First mixing chamber; 34. Second mixing chamber; 35. First storage chamber; 36. Second storage chamber; 40. Water inlet; 41. First main water inlet; 42. Second main water inlet; 43. Branch line; 44. Top cover; 45. Bottom cover; 46. Main body section; 47. Bending section; 50. First water inlet pipe; 60. Second water inlet pipe; 70. First dispensing pump; 80. Second dispensing pump; 90. Dispensing connector; 110. Connecting pipe; 120. Door seal ring. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and the foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0041] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. Unless otherwise specified, all embodiments and optional embodiments of this application may be combined with each other to form new technical solutions. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand, explicitly and implicitly, that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, all technical features and optional technical features of this application may be combined with each other to form new technical solutions.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, operated or used in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0044] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "contact" should be interpreted broadly, and can be direct contact, contact through an intermediate medium layer, contact between two contacting parties with substantially no interaction force, or contact between two contacting parties with interaction force.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical term "projection" refers to an orthographic projection in which parallel projection lines are perpendicular to the projection plane.

[0047] The following is a detailed description of this application.

[0048] This application provides a garment processing device.

[0049] It is understandable that garment processing equipment can come in various forms, such as washing machines, spin dryers, dryers, washer-dryer combos, and washer-dryer sets. Garment processing equipment can independently perform any one or more of the functions of washing, drying, and spin-drying.

[0050] Please see Figures 1 to 4The garment processing equipment includes a housing, a water inlet assembly, a first tubular assembly 10, and at least one second tubular assembly 20. The first tubular assembly 10 is disposed within the housing. The second tubular assembly 20 is disposed within the housing, located above or below the first tubular assembly 10, wherein the diameter of the second tubular assembly 20 is smaller than the diameter of the first tubular assembly 10, and / or, the volume of the second tubular assembly 20 is smaller than the volume of the first tubular assembly 10. The water inlet assembly includes a first water inlet channel and a second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel supplies water to the first tubular assembly 10, and the second water inlet channel supplies water to the second tubular assembly 20. The first and second water inlet channels can simultaneously receive water.

[0051] Understandably, the housing is used to provide accommodating space for the first cylindrical assembly 10 and the second cylindrical assembly 20, and the housing has sufficient structural strength to serve as a load-bearing component, vertically bearing weight and resisting horizontal forces. The second cylindrical assembly 20 is supported on the housing, and the housing is capable of bearing at least the weight of the second cylindrical assembly 20 and its load.

[0052] In some embodiments, the first cylindrical assembly 10 and the second cylindrical assembly 20 may be disposed within the same mounting space of the housing. In some other embodiments, the housing may be divided into different mounting spaces by other components, with the first cylindrical assembly 10 and the second cylindrical assembly 20 disposed within different mounting spaces of the housing.

[0053] For example, the cabinet can be a standard cabinet, so that while meeting the user's needs for zoned washing, the size of the garment processing equipment can be increased. This allows for the use of standard cabinets, reducing costs, and the user's placement location does not need to be adjusted, thus improving ease of use.

[0054] For example, the height of the standard enclosure can be 850mm and the width of the standard enclosure can be 600mm.

[0055] It is understood that the specific structure of the first cylindrical assembly 10 is not limited. The first cylindrical assembly 10 may include a first outer tub and a first inner tub. The first outer tub is fitted over the first inner tub. The first outer tub is used to hold water, and the first inner tub is used to hold clothing. In this embodiment, the first inner tub holds water through the first outer tub, and the first inner tub may also be referred to as a perforated inner tub. In other embodiments, the first inner tub holds water on its own, and may also be referred to as a non-perforated inner tub.

[0056] It is understood that the specific structure of the second cylindrical assembly 20 is not limited. The second cylindrical assembly 20 may include a second outer tub and a second inner tub, with the second outer tub fitted over the second inner tub. The second outer tub is used to hold water, and the second inner tub is used to hold clothing. In this embodiment, the second inner tub holds water through the second outer tub, and the second inner tub may also be referred to as a perforated inner tub. In other embodiments, the second inner tub holds water on its own, and may also be referred to as a non-perforated inner tub.

[0057] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The diameter of the second cylindrical assembly 20 is smaller than the diameter of the first cylindrical assembly 10, and / or the volume of the second cylindrical assembly 20 is smaller than the volume of the first cylindrical assembly 10.

[0058] For example, the first tubular assembly 10 has a first garment processing cavity, and the second tubular assembly 20 has a second garment processing cavity, the volume of which is smaller than the volume of the first garment processing cavity.

[0059] In other words, the first tube assembly 10 can hold more clothes, meaning the overall weight of the first tube assembly 10 can be greater than that of the second tube assembly 20.

[0060] Thus, the first cylindrical assembly 10 can handle larger or larger quantities of clothing, such as outerwear, while the second cylindrical assembly 20 can handle smaller or smaller quantities of clothing, such as socks, underwear, or baby clothes.

[0061] The volume of the first cylindrical assembly 10 is larger than that of the second cylindrical assembly 20. The first cylindrical assembly 10, which is located at the bottom, is heavier, which makes it easier to lower the overall center of gravity of the garment processing equipment. Thus, while increasing the stability of the garment processing equipment, the first cylindrical assembly 10 can also offset the vibration from above based on its own weight, thereby increasing the overall balance performance of the garment processing equipment.

[0062] It should be noted that the diameter of the second cylindrical assembly 20 is smaller than the diameter of the first cylindrical assembly 10. This can refer to the diameter of the cylinder when there is only one cylinder; it can also refer to the diameter of the second outer cylinder being smaller than the diameter of the first outer cylinder when there is both an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder; or it can refer to the diameter of the second inner cylinder being smaller than the diameter of the first inner cylinder; or it can refer to the diameter of the first outer cylinder being smaller than the diameter of the first outer cylinder, and the diameter of the second inner cylinder being smaller than the diameter of the first inner cylinder.

[0063] It should be noted that the volume of the second cylindrical assembly 20 being less than the volume of the first cylindrical assembly 10 can refer to the volume of the corresponding cylinder when there is only one cylinder; it can also refer to the volume of the second outer cylinder being less than the volume of the first outer cylinder when there is both an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder; or it can refer to the volume of the second inner cylinder being less than the volume of the first inner cylinder; or it can refer to the volume of the first outer cylinder being less than the volume of the first outer cylinder, and the volume of the second inner cylinder being less than the volume of the first inner cylinder.

[0064] It is understood that the first drum assembly 10 and the second drum assembly 20 can be used to perform the same clothing processing function or different clothing processing functions. Exemplarily, in some embodiments, the first drum assembly 10 and the second drum assembly 20 can be used to wash or dry the same type of clothing or to wash or dry different types of clothing. For example, the first drum assembly 10 can wash or dry underwear, socks, etc., while the second drum assembly 20 can wash or dry outerwear, etc., thus enabling corresponding washing or drying for clothing of different sizes or with different washing or drying requirements, thereby increasing clothing processing efficiency and reliability. In other embodiments, one of the first drum assembly 10 and the second drum assembly 20 is used for washing clothing, and the other is used for drying clothing, thus providing multiple clothing processing functions.

[0065] It should be noted that the first cylindrical assembly 10 and the second cylindrical assembly 20 can work simultaneously or separately.

[0066] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The second tubular assembly 20 is located above the first tubular assembly 10. "Above" means that the axis of the second tubular assembly 20 is higher than the axis of the first tubular assembly 10. The second tubular assembly 20 can be located directly above, to the upper left of, or to the upper right of the first tubular assembly 10. This increases garment handling capacity without increasing floor space and facilitates independent operation of the first tubular assembly 10 and the second tubular assembly 20, or their sequential operation to achieve different functions.

[0067] In some implementations, the laundry detergent includes a dispensing device 30, which comprises a first mixing chamber 33 and a second mixing chamber 34. Water flowing through the first water inlet channel enters the first drum assembly 10 via the first mixing chamber 33, and water flowing through the second water inlet channel enters the second drum assembly 20 via the second mixing chamber 34. It should be noted that the first mixing chamber 33 can be used to draw detergent for the first drum assembly 10 into the first mixing chamber 33, and water also passes through the first mixing chamber 33. After the water and detergent are mixed in the first mixing chamber 33, they enter the first drum assembly 10, thus achieving detergent dispensing. Of course, when detergent is not needed in the first drum assembly 10, water can enter the first drum assembly 10 after passing through the first mixing chamber 33, thus achieving the water intake function. Similarly, the second mixing chamber 34 can be used to draw detergent for the second drum assembly 20 into the second mixing chamber 34, and water also passes through the second mixing chamber 34. After the water and detergent are mixed in the second mixing chamber 34, they enter the second drum assembly 20, thus realizing the addition of detergent. Of course, when the second drum assembly 20 does not need to be added with detergent, water can enter the second drum assembly 20 after passing through the second mixing chamber 34, thus realizing the water inlet function.

[0068] In other words, the first water inlet channel is connected to the first mixing chamber 33, and the second water inlet channel is connected to the second mixing chamber 34.

[0069] In some implementation schemes, one end of the first water inlet channel is connected to a water source, and the other end is connected to the first drum assembly 10, and flows through the first mixing chamber 33, where the detergent in the first drum assembly 10 also flows; one end of the second water inlet channel is connected to a water source, and the other end is connected to the second drum assembly 20, and flows through the second mixing chamber 34.

[0070] As mentioned above, the diameter of the second tub assembly 20 is smaller than that of the first tub assembly 10. This means that the second tub assembly 20 can be used to wash small items of clothing, such as baby clothes, underwear, or socks. The first tub assembly 10, with its larger diameter, is intended for washing larger items, such as coats and bedding. Generally, baby clothes require a special baby detergent, while underwear requires a special underwear detergent, and socks may require an antibacterial detergent. Clearly, the detergent used in the second tub assembly 20 is completely different from that in the first tub assembly 10; it is more targeted, more professional, and requires a different dosage. In existing technology, the mixing chamber of the second tub assembly 20 and the first tub assembly 10 is the same. This means that after the first tub assembly 10 is used up, if the user wants to use the second tub assembly 20, there is a high probability that detergent residue from the previous use of the first tub assembly 10 will remain in the mixing chamber. If the second tub assembly 20 is used at this time, the residual detergent will likely enter the second tub assembly 20, forming a mixed detergent solution that affects the professional washing effect of the second tub assembly 20. However, this application, by setting up two independent mixing chambers: a first mixing chamber 33 and a second mixing chamber 34, ensures that the flow paths of the first tub assembly 10 and the second tub assembly 20 will not intersect, regardless of whether water or liquid mixture enters the first mixing chamber 33 or the second mixing chamber 34. This allows for separate washing from the source, avoiding cross-contamination of detergent between the first and second tub assemblies and improving the user experience.

[0071] For example, please refer to Figure 4 The dispensing device 30 includes a first storage cavity 35, which is used to store clothing treatment agent.

[0072] For example, laundry treatment agents include, but are not limited to, detergents, fabric softeners, or fragrances.

[0073] For example, please refer to Figure 5 The dispensing device 30 includes a first dispensing pump 70, which is used to pump the clothing treatment agent in the first storage chamber 35 into the first mixing chamber 33.

[0074] The laundry detergent in the first storage chamber 35 is pumped into the first mixing chamber 33. Water enters the first mixing chamber 33 through the first water inlet channel and mixes with the laundry detergent in the first mixing chamber 33. Then, the water carries the laundry detergent into the first cylinder assembly 10.

[0075] For example, the number of first storage cavities 35 can be one or more.

[0076] In embodiments where there are multiple first storage cavities 35, different first storage cavities 35 can be used to store different garment treatment agents. For a specific embodiment, please refer to... Figures 4 to 5 There are two first storage chambers 35, one of which is used to store detergent and the other is used to store fabric softener.

[0077] For example, the first dispensing pump 70 corresponds one-to-one with the first storage cavity 35.

[0078] For example, please refer to Figure 4 The dispensing device 30 includes a second storage cavity 36, which is used to store clothing treatment agent.

[0079] For example, please refer to Figure 5 The dispensing device 30 includes a second dispensing pump 80, which is used to pump the clothing treatment agent in the second storage chamber 36 into the second mixing chamber 34.

[0080] After the laundry detergent in the second storage chamber 36 is pumped into the second mixing chamber 34, water enters the second mixing chamber 34 through the second water inlet channel and mixes with the laundry detergent in the second mixing chamber 34, and then carries the laundry detergent into the second cylinder assembly 20.

[0081] Since the first mixing chamber 33 and the second mixing chamber 34 are not connected to each other, even if the first tubular assembly 10 and the second tubular assembly 20 are filled with water at the same time, the laundry detergent in the first mixing chamber 33 and the laundry detergent in the second mixing chamber 34 will not interfere with each other. In other words, by setting the first mixing chamber 33 and the second mixing chamber 34 to be not connected to each other, it is convenient for the first tubular assembly 10 and the second tubular assembly 20 to be filled with water at the same time.

[0082] For example, the water inlet component can supply water to the first cylinder assembly 10 through the first water inlet channel and supply water to the second cylinder assembly 20 through the second water inlet channel. The water inlet component can also supply water to the first cylinder assembly 10 through the first water inlet channel and supply water to the second cylinder assembly 20 through the second water inlet channel at the same time, that is, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel can be filled with water at the same time.

[0083] Exemplary examples, in some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the first and second water inlet channels are not connected to each other. In other embodiments, some areas of the first and second water inlet channels are connected, while other areas are not connected, and water can be selectively controlled to enter the first and second water inlet channels by a control valve.

[0084] Because the first and second water inlet channels are not interconnected, the water intake processes of the first cylinder assembly 10 and the second cylinder assembly 20 do not interfere with each other. In the prior art, the first cylinder assembly 10 and the second cylinder assembly 20 use the same water inlet channel and a single mixing chamber, allowing water to be supplied only to either the first cylinder assembly 10 or the second cylinder assembly 20. Since the diameter of the second cylinder assembly 20 is smaller than that of the first cylinder assembly 10, if the user wants to use the second cylinder assembly 20 but the first cylinder assembly 10 is currently receiving water (and its diameter is larger), the second cylinder assembly 20 will have to wait a long time, affecting the efficiency of the garment processing equipment and the user experience. In this application, however, the first and second water inlet channels are not interconnected, allowing water to enter simultaneously, resulting in better garment processing efficiency, shorter water intake time, and a better user experience. In addition, it also helps to simplify the structure of the water inlet assembly. The water inlet assembly can supply water to the first cylinder assembly 10 through the first water inlet channel, so that the first cylinder assembly 10 can be used alone; it can supply water to the second cylinder assembly 20 through the second water inlet channel, so that the first cylinder assembly 10 can be used alone; the water inlet assembly can also supply water to the first cylinder assembly 10 through the first water inlet channel and to the second cylinder assembly 20 through the second water inlet channel at the same time.

[0085] For example, the garment handling device includes a water inlet valve (not shown in the figure).

[0086] The inlet end of the first water inlet channel is connected to the inlet valve, meaning that the first water inlet channel is connected to the water source through the inlet valve.

[0087] The inlet end of the second water inlet channel is connected to the inlet valve, meaning that the second water inlet channel is connected to the water source through the inlet valve.

[0088] For example, the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are respectively connected to the water source through water inlet valves. When it is necessary for the first cylinder assembly 10 and the second cylinder assembly 20 to be filled with water at the same time, the water inlet valves connected to the first cylinder assembly 10 and the second cylinder assembly 20 can be opened at the same time.

[0089] The clothing processing device provided in this application embodiment uses a first drum assembly 10 and at least one second drum assembly 20 to achieve zoned washing of clothes. Furthermore, a first water inlet channel supplies water to the first drum assembly 10, and a second water inlet channel supplies water to the second drum assembly 20. The first and second water inlet channels can simultaneously receive water, thus improving water intake efficiency and consequently increasing the overall efficiency of the clothing processing device when the first drum assembly 10 and the second drum assembly 20 are operating simultaneously.

[0090] By configuring the dispensing device 30 to include a first mixing chamber 33 and a second mixing chamber 34 that are not interconnected, and by configuring the water inlet assembly to include a first water inlet channel and a second water inlet channel that are not interconnected, the first water inlet channel flows through the first mixing chamber 33, thereby carrying the laundry detergent in the first mixing chamber 33 into the first tubular assembly 10, and the second water inlet channel flows through the second mixing chamber 34, thereby carrying the laundry detergent in the second mixing chamber 34 into the second tubular assembly 20.

[0091] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The number of second cylindrical components 20 is at least two.

[0092] In this embodiment, two second cylinder components 20 are used as an example, that is, the garment processing device has at least three cylinder components, and one garment processing device can perform multiple different garment processing activities simultaneously or in sequence.

[0093] For example, the first tub assembly 10 can be used for washing outerwear, and the two second tub assemblies 20 can be used for washing underwear and socks, respectively.

[0094] In addition, the two second cylindrical components 20 can be located to the upper left and upper right of the first cylindrical component 10, respectively. That is, the two second cylindrical components 20 are arranged side by side and spaced apart in the left and right direction. This reduces interference and also reduces the size of the garment processing equipment in the height direction, which facilitates the overall balance of the garment processing equipment. The first cylindrical component 10 is located below the two second cylindrical components 20. The vertical stacking design reduces the lateral space of the garment processing equipment, thereby making the overall size of the garment processing equipment more suitable.

[0095] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 5 The garment handling equipment includes a control valve. The second water inlet channel includes a second main water inlet 42 and at least two branch water inlets 43. The inlet end of the second main water inlet 42 is connected to a water source. The control valve is selectively connected to one of the branch water inlets 43, and the outlet end of each branch water inlet 43 is connected to a corresponding second cylinder assembly 20.

[0096] For example, the outlet end of the second water inlet main 42 is connected to the second mixing chamber 34.

[0097] For example, the second mixing chamber 34 is selectively connected to the branch circuit 43 via a control valve.

[0098] For example, the number of branch paths 43 can correspond one-to-one with the number of second cylinder components 20.

[0099] Since the second water inlet channel includes a second main water inlet 42 and at least two branch lines 43, and the outlet of each branch line 43 is connected to a corresponding second cylinder assembly 20, multiple second cylinder assemblies 20 share a second main water inlet 42, i.e. multiple second cylinder assemblies 20 share a water inlet valve. This helps to reduce the number of water inlet valves, thereby facilitating the piping inside the garment processing equipment, saving installation space, and further improving the structural compactness of the garment processing equipment, reducing the space occupied by the garment processing equipment, and reducing costs.

[0100] Understandably, multiple second cylinder assemblies 20 share a single inlet valve, which helps reduce the number of inlet valves and thus saves space for installing additional inlet valves.

[0101] For example, the control valve may be a directional valve.

[0102] In this embodiment, two second cylinder assemblies 20 are used as an example, that is, two branch lines 43 are also used. The two branch lines 43 are respectively connected to one of the corresponding second cylinder assemblies 20. The two second cylinder assemblies 20 share a second mixing chamber 34. The second mixing chamber 34 is connected to the two branch lines 43 selectively through a control valve, so that the second water inlet main line 42 selectively supplies water to one of the two second cylinder assemblies 20.

[0103] For example, branch line 43 includes a first branch line and a second branch line. The first branch line is connected to one of the two second tubular assemblies 20, and the second branch line is connected to the other of the two second tubular assemblies 20. The garment handling device then has two states: In the first state, the control valve connects the second mixing chamber 34 to the first branch line, and the second mixing chamber 34 and the second branch line are in a closed state. In this state, water can be supplied to the second tubular assembly 20 connected to the first branch line through the second main water inlet line 42 and the first branch line. In the second state, the control valve connects the second mixing chamber 34 to the second branch line, and the second mixing chamber 34 and the first branch line are in a closed state. In this state, water can be supplied to the second tubular assembly 20 connected to the second branch line through the second main water inlet line 42 and the second branch line.

[0104] In other words, by setting a control valve, multiple second cylinder components 20 can share a second main water inlet 42 and a water inlet valve, thereby enabling multiple second cylinder components 20 to be water-inlet separately.

[0105] Since the volume of the first cylindrical assembly 10 is larger than that of the second cylindrical assembly 20, the water intake required for the first cylindrical assembly 10 is greater than that required for the second cylindrical assembly 20. That is, the water intake time for the first cylindrical assembly 10 is greater than the water intake time for a single second cylindrical assembly 20. By allowing the first cylindrical assembly 10 and the second cylindrical assembly 20 to receive water simultaneously, and by setting a control valve so that multiple second cylindrical assemblies 20 can share a second main water inlet 42 and a water inlet valve, multiple second cylindrical assemblies 20 can take turns receiving water. This can improve water intake efficiency while reducing the number of second main water inlet 42 and water inlet valves, thereby facilitating the internal piping of the garment processing equipment, saving installation space, and thus improving the structural compactness of the garment processing equipment, reducing the space occupied by the garment processing equipment, and reducing costs.

[0106] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 The water inlet assembly includes a water inlet element 40, the interior of which forms a second main water inlet channel 42 and at least two branch channels 43.

[0107] By setting up a water inlet component 40, a second main water inlet 42 and a branch water inlet 43 are formed within the water inlet component 40. This helps to reduce the number of pipes, thereby facilitating the internal piping of the garment processing equipment, saving installation space, and further improving the structural compactness of the garment processing equipment, reducing the space occupied by the garment processing equipment, and lowering costs.

[0108] For example, the interior of the water inlet 40 forms a first water inlet main channel 41, which constitutes at least a portion of the first water inlet channel, and the water inlet end of the first water inlet channel is connected to a water source.

[0109] For example, the outlet end of the first water inlet channel is connected to the first mixing chamber 33.

[0110] For example, the interior of the water inlet 40 forms a first main water inlet channel 41, a second main water inlet channel 42, and a branch channel 43, which helps to further improve the compactness of the water inlet flow path.

[0111] For example, the first main water inlet 41, the second main water inlet 42, and the branch water inlet 43 are spaced apart within the water inlet component 40.

[0112] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The water inlet assembly includes a connecting pipe 110, and the water inlet component 40 is connected to the dispensing device 30 through the connecting pipe 110. Of course, in some other embodiments, the water inlet component 40 may also be directly connected to the dispensing device 30.

[0113] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3At least a portion of the water inlet 40 is located on the rear side of the tank.

[0114] It is possible that some of the water inlet components 40 are located on the rear side of the tank, or all of the water inlet components 40 are located on the rear side of the tank.

[0115] In this way, the water inlet end of the water inlet component 40 can be located at the rear of the clothing processing equipment, which makes it easier to connect to the water inlet valve located at the rear of the box. This helps to shorten the connecting pipe 110, improve the structural compactness of the clothing processing equipment and reduce costs. It is also more concealed and aesthetically pleasing.

[0116] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The water inlet 40 is connected to the water source through the water inlet valve. Along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment, the water inlet 40 and the water inlet valve are located on the same side of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly 10, which is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 10.

[0117] For example, if the water inlet 40 is located on the left side of the vertical plane Q, then the water inlet valve is also located on the left side of the vertical plane Q; or, for example, if the water inlet 40 is located on the right side of the vertical plane Q, then the water inlet valve is also located on the right side of the vertical plane Q. This can shorten the pipe length between the water inlet 40 and the water inlet valve.

[0118] This further facilitates the connection between the water inlet component 40 and the water inlet valve located on the rear side of the housing, and further helps to shorten the connecting pipe 110, thereby improving the structural compactness of the garment processing equipment and reducing costs.

[0119] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The dispensing device 30 is located below the first cylinder assembly 10.

[0120] In related technologies, the dispensing device is located above the first cylindrical assembly, thus occupying space in the height direction of the garment processing equipment. However, in actual use, since both the first cylindrical assembly 10 and the second cylindrical assembly 20 are circular, there is empty space on both sides. To improve the structural compactness of the garment processing equipment and make it suitable for standard housings, this embodiment places the dispensing device 30 below the first cylindrical assembly 10. This fully utilizes the space below the first cylindrical assembly 10, especially the space on both sides below it, minimizing the space occupied by the dispensing device 30 in the height direction and improving the structural compactness of the garment processing equipment.

[0121] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 5The dispensing device 30 includes a first dispensing section 31 and a second dispensing section 32. The first dispensing section 31 extends along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment and is located on the front side of the first tubular assembly 10. The second dispensing section 32 extends along the front-back direction of the garment processing equipment. Along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment, the second dispensing section 32 and the water inlet 40 are located on the same side of the vertical plane of the first tubular assembly 10, which is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first tubular assembly 10.

[0122] Here, the first dispensing part 31 extends along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment, and the second dispensing part 32 extends along the front-back direction of the garment processing equipment. The first dispensing part 31 and the second dispensing part 32 are connected at their respective ends, that is, the dispensing device 30 is roughly "L" shaped.

[0123] By positioning the first dispensing section 31 at the front of the first tubular assembly 10, the user can easily dispense the garment treatment agent into the first dispensing section 31 from the front of the garment treatment device. By configuring the second dispensing section 32 to extend along the front-rear direction of the garment treatment device, it is beneficial to make full use of the space on both sides below the first tubular assembly 10.

[0124] Along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment, the second dispensing part 32 and the water inlet part 40 are located on the same side of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly 10, which is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly 10.

[0125] For example, if the water inlet 40 is located on the left side of the vertical plane Q, then the second dispensing part 32 is also located on the left side of the vertical plane Q; or, for example, if the water inlet 40 is located on the right side of the vertical plane Q, then the second dispensing part 32 is also located on the right side of the vertical plane Q. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown. This shortens the distance between the water inlet 40 and the second dispensing part 32, and also reduces the head loss of the water inlet.

[0126] By configuring the dispensing device 30 to include a first dispensing section 31 and a second dispensing section 32, the user can dispense the clothing treatment agent into the first dispensing section 31 from the front of the clothing treatment device. This not only makes full use of the space on both sides below the first cylinder assembly 10, but also shortens the distance between the water inlet 40 and the second dispensing section 32, and reduces the head loss of the water inlet.

[0127] For example, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The garment processing equipment also includes a door seal ring 120 disposed on the front side of the first cylinder assembly 10. A dispensing connector 90 is disposed between the door seal ring 120 and the first dispensing part 31, and the user can dispensing the garment processing agent into the first dispensing part 31 through the dispensing connector 90.

[0128] Please see Figures 4 to 5The second dispensing section 32 is provided with a first mixing chamber 33 and a second mixing chamber 34.

[0129] For example, the second dispensing unit 32 is provided with a first storage cavity 35 and a second storage cavity 36, and the clothing treatment agent put into the first dispensing unit 31 is stored in the first storage cavity 35 or the second storage cavity 36.

[0130] For example, the first storage cavity 35 and the second storage cavity 36 extend along the front-rear direction of the garment processing device, the first mixing cavity 33 is disposed on the side of the first storage cavity 35 and the second storage cavity 36 away from the vertical plane of the first tube assembly 10, and extends along the front-rear direction of the garment processing device, the first dispensing pump 70 is disposed on the side of the first dispensing part 31 away from the vertical plane of the first tube assembly 10, and the first dispensing pump 70 is used to pump the garment processing agent in the first storage cavity 35 into the first mixing cavity 33.

[0131] For example, the second storage cavity 36 is disposed on the side of the second dispensing part 32 near the water inlet 40, and the second mixing cavity 34 is disposed on the rear side of the second dispensing part 32.

[0132] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The water inlet 40 is connected to the second dispensing part 32 in the front-to-back direction.

[0133] This docking method can utilize the lateral space around the first cylinder assembly 10, reducing the size occupied in the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, making the clothing processing equipment structure compact. In addition, it also helps to reduce the flow resistance of water.

[0134] Since the first mixing chamber 33 extends along the front-to-back direction of the garment treatment equipment, by connecting the water inlet 40 and the second dispensing part 32 along the front-to-back direction, it is beneficial for the water flow and the garment treatment agent to be fully mixed in the first mixing chamber 33.

[0135] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The garment processing equipment includes a first water inlet pipe 50 having a first connecting channel, the first connecting channel forming at least part of the first water inlet channel, the first water inlet pipe 50 being connected to the second dispensing part 32 in the front-back direction, and the end of the first water inlet pipe 50 away from the second dispensing part 32 being connected to the first cylinder assembly 10.

[0136] In other words, the water source enters the first water inlet channel through the water inlet valve, then enters the first mixing chamber 33, and then enters the first cylinder assembly 10 through the first connecting channel.

[0137] Here, the water inlet 40 is connected to the rear side of the second dispensing part 32, and the first water inlet pipe 50 is connected to the front side of the second dispensing part 32. This connection method is beneficial to further reduce the flow resistance of the water flow and to shorten the size of the first water inlet pipe 50, which facilitates pipe laying.

[0138] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The garment processing equipment includes a second water inlet pipe 60 having a second connecting channel, the second connecting channel forming at least a portion of the second water inlet channel, one end of the second water inlet pipe 60 being connected to the water inlet component 40, and the other end being connected to the second cylinder assembly 20.

[0139] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 ,as well as Figures 6 to 7 The water inlet component 40 includes a main body section 46 and a bending section 47 connected to each other. The main body section 46 extends along the height direction of the garment processing equipment, and the bending section 47 is connected to the second dispensing part 32 in the front-to-back direction.

[0140] For example, the main body segment 46 is disposed on the rear side of the garment processing device to facilitate connection with the water inlet valve.

[0141] For example, the first main water inlet 41, the second main water inlet 42, and the two branch water inlets 43 in the main body section 46 are arranged side by side along the front and rear direction of the clothing processing equipment.

[0142] By extending the main body section 46 along the height direction of the garment processing equipment to the bottom of the garment processing equipment, it is convenient to connect with the dispensing device 30. By providing a bending section 47, which bends towards and approaches the dispensing device 30, it is further convenient to connect with the dispensing device 30, and it is also beneficial for the water inlet 40 to dock with the second dispensing part 32 in the front-to-back direction.

[0143] For example, the water inlet 40 includes an upper cover 44 and a lower cover 45, which are closed together to form the water inlet 40 and define a first main water inlet 41, a second main water inlet 42, and two branch water inlets 43.

[0144] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 In the orthographic projection of a plane perpendicular to the height of the garment processing equipment, the two second cylindrical components 20 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the first cylindrical component 10.

[0145] In other words, when viewed from below along the height of the garment processing device, the two second tubular components 20 are mirror-symmetrical about the central axis of the first tubular component 10. That is, if the garment processing device is folded along the central axis of the first tubular component 10, the two second tubular components 20 can completely overlap.

[0146] In this embodiment, on the one hand, the symmetrical arrangement helps to make the entire garment processing equipment more stable during operation, and when one or both of the two second tube components 20 work at the same time, the power of the two second tube components 20 can be more balanced; on the other hand, the symmetrical arrangement can also make the layout more reasonable and increase the aesthetic appeal.

[0147] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in yet another embodiment," or "exemplary," 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 a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine the different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as the features of the different embodiments or examples.

[0148] 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 are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, include: Box; The first cylindrical assembly is disposed inside the box; At least one second cylindrical assembly is disposed within the housing and located above or below the first cylindrical assembly, wherein the diameter of the second cylindrical assembly is smaller than the diameter of the first cylindrical assembly, and / or the volume of the second cylindrical assembly is smaller than the volume of the first cylindrical assembly. The water inlet assembly includes a first water inlet channel and a second water inlet channel. The first water inlet channel is used to supply water to the first cylinder assembly, and the second water inlet channel is used to supply water to the second cylinder assembly. The first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel can simultaneously receive water. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The garment processing equipment includes a dispensing device, which includes a first mixing chamber and a second mixing chamber. Water flowing through the first water inlet channel enters the first tubular assembly through the first mixing chamber, and water flowing through the second water inlet channel enters the second tubular assembly through the second mixing chamber. 3.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel are not connected to each other. 4.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The number of the second tube assembly is at least two, and the garment handling device includes a control valve. The second water inlet channel includes a second main water inlet and at least two branch water inlets. The inlet end of the second main water inlet is connected to a water source. The control valve is selectively connected to one of the branch water inlets. The outlet end of each branch water inlet is connected to a corresponding second cylinder assembly. 5.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4, wherein The water inlet assembly includes a water inlet component, the interior of which forms a first main water inlet channel, a second main water inlet channel, and at least two branch channels. The first main water inlet constitutes at least part of the first water inlet channel, and the water inlet end of the first main water inlet is connected to the water source. 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by, The garment processing equipment includes a dispensing device, which comprises a first mixing chamber and a second mixing chamber. The outlet of the second main water inlet is connected to the second mixing chamber. The second mixing chamber is selectively connected to the branch line through the control valve. Water that has passed through the first water inlet channel flows through the first mixing chamber. 7.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, At least a portion of the water inlet is located on the rear side of the tank. 8.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The dispensing device is located below the first cylindrical assembly.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The dispensing device includes a first dispensing section and a second dispensing section. The first dispensing section extends along the left-right direction of the garment processing device and is located in front of the first tube assembly. The second dispensing part extends along the front-back direction of the garment processing device and along the left-right direction of the garment processing device. The second dispensing part and the water inlet are located on the same side of the vertical plane of the first cylindrical assembly. The vertical plane is a vertical plane passing through the axis of the first cylindrical assembly. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The water inlet component is connected to the second dispensing part in the front-to-back direction. 11.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The water inlet includes a main body section and a bending section connected together. The main body section extends along the height direction of the clothing processing equipment, and the bending section is connected to the second dispensing part in the front-to-back direction. 12.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The garment processing device includes a first water inlet pipe having a first connecting channel, the first connecting channel forming at least a portion of the first water inlet channel, the first water inlet pipe being connected to the second dispensing part in a front-back direction, and the end of the first water inlet pipe away from the second dispensing part being connected to the first tube assembly.

13. The laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 5-12, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a water inlet valve, and the water inlet component is connected to the water source through the water inlet valve. Along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment, the water inlet and the water inlet valve are located on the same side 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.

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