A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a clothes processing device. The clothes processing device comprises a plurality of cylinder assemblies and a water collector. The plurality of cylinder assemblies have a plurality of drainage openings. The water collector comprises a box body and a separation structure arranged in the box body. The box body has an outlet and a plurality of inlets. The inlets are communicated with the corresponding drainage openings. The outlet is used for discharging liquid in the box body. The separation structure separates the space in the box body into a plurality of flow channels. The plurality of flow channels are communicated with the outlet. Each flow channel is communicated with at least one inlet. At least part of the length of the flow channel has a non-circular shape. The clothes processing device provided by the application has a relatively simple drainage structure and can smoothly drain water.

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] This section is intended to provide background or context for the implementation of this application. The description herein is not intended to imply that it is prior art simply because it is included in this section.

[0003] In related technologies, multi-drum washing machines have multiple clothes handling drums to achieve zoned washing of clothes. Currently available products suffer from complex drainage structures, redundant piping, and the potential for siphoning when multiple clothes handling drums drain. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present application aims to provide a garment processing device with a relatively simple drainage structure that can drain water smoothly.

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

[0006] Multiple cylindrical assemblies, the multiple cylindrical assemblies having multiple drain outlets;

[0007] A water collector includes a housing and a partition structure disposed within the housing. The housing has an outlet and multiple inlets, the inlets being connected to corresponding drain outlets, and the outlet being used to discharge liquid from the housing.

[0008] The partition structure divides the space inside the box into multiple flow channels, all of which are connected to the outlet. Each flow channel is connected to at least one inlet, and the cross-sectional shape of at least a portion of the length of the flow channel is non-circular.

[0009] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the flow channel is polygonal; or, the cross-sectional shape of the flow channel is a combination of straight lines and curves.

[0010] In some embodiments, the housing includes two first side plates disposed opposite each other along a first direction, and the two ends of the partition structure are respectively connected to the first side plates to separate the plurality of flow channels.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first direction is parallel to the front-back direction of the garment processing device, and the box body further includes two second side plates arranged opposite to each other along the left-right direction of the garment processing device, with the partition structure spaced apart from the second side plates.

[0012] In some embodiments, the plurality of flow channels includes a first flow channel and a second flow channel, a portion of the outlet is formed in the cavity wall of the first flow channel, and another portion of the outlet is formed in the cavity wall of the second flow channel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water collector further includes a pipe joint and a partition wall. The pipe joint is disposed outside the housing and connected to the outlet. The partition wall is at least partially disposed inside the pipe joint and divides at least a portion of the pipe joint near the outlet into two parts, one part of which communicates with the first flow channel and the other part of which communicates with the second flow channel.

[0014] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes a housing, a water outlet pipe and a pipe connector, the plurality of tubular assemblies and the water collector are located inside the housing, the housing includes a back panel, the pipe connector passes through the back panel, one end of the pipe connector is connected to the outlet in a front-to-back direction, and the water outlet pipe is located outside the housing and connected to the pipe connector.

[0015] In some embodiments, the plurality of cylindrical assemblies includes at least two first cylindrical assemblies and one second cylindrical assembly, the at least two first cylindrical assemblies being located above the second cylindrical assembly; the plurality of inlets includes at least two first inlets and one second inlet, the second inlet communicating with the drain outlet of the second cylindrical assembly, the first inlet communicating with the drain outlet of the corresponding first cylindrical assembly, and the position of the second inlet not being higher than the position of the first inlet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the partition structure includes a flow guiding structure and a spacer structure, the flow guiding structure dividing the space of the housing into a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity; the at least two first inlets are disposed on the cavity wall of the first sub-cavity, and the outlet communicates with the first sub-cavity;

[0017] The partition structure is disposed in the second sub-cavity and divides the second sub-cavity into a first channel, a second channel, and a connecting channel. The first channel and the second channel are located on opposite sides of the partition structure, and the connecting channel is located above the partition structure. The second inlet is disposed in the cavity wall of the first channel, and the outlet is connected to the second channel.

[0018] In some embodiments, the volume of the first tubular assembly is smaller than the volume of the second tubular assembly, and the garment processing device further includes a drain pump disposed on the path from the drain outlet of the second tubular assembly to the second inlet, for driving the liquid discharged from the second tubular assembly to flow to the second inlet.

[0019] The clothing processing device provided in this application has a non-circular design for a portion of the flow channel. On the one hand, this can disturb the fluid, reduce the amount of air discharged, and suppress the formation of negative pressure. On the other hand, it ensures that even if the liquid is drawn into the flow channel by negative pressure, it cannot flow continuously to the outlet, preventing the formation of a siphon effect and minimizing the impact of one cylinder component on other cylinder components when it is draining. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the middle structure along the AA direction;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the central structure, including the water collector;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A structural diagram of the middle structure from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the middle structure along the BB direction;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the middle structure along the CC direction;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 4 Internal structural diagram of the structure;

[0029] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the structure in the DD direction;

[0030] Figure 11 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the structure in the EE direction;

[0031] Figure 12 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the structure in the FF direction.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0033] 11. First cylindrical assembly; 12. Second cylindrical assembly; 21. First pipe section; 22. Second pipe section; 30. Water collector; 31. Box body; 31a1. First inlet; 31a3. Second inlet; 31b. Outlet; 311. First side wall; 312. Second side wall; 313. Third side wall; 33. Flow guiding structure; 33a. First sub-cavity; 33b. Second sub-cavity; 34. Spacing structure; 34a. First channel; 34b. Second channel; 34c. Connecting channel; 40. Pipe joint; 41. Partition wall; 50. Water outlet pipe; 60. Drain pump. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," 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, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature and the second feature are in direct contact, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example that is included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0039] This application provides a garment processing device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 8 , Figure 4 The dashed arrows indicate the direction of fluid flow. This garment processing device includes multiple drum assemblies and a water collector 30. The number of drum assemblies can be two, three, or more. Multiple drum assemblies can process different types of garments, such as baby clothes and adult clothes; or, multiple drum assemblies can be designed to perform different functions, such as one for washing and spin-drying, and another for drying and conditioning.

[0040] The form of clothing processing equipment is not limited; it can be a washing machine, washer-dryer combo, washer-dryer set, etc.

[0041] Multiple drum assemblies have multiple drain outlets, and each drum assembly discharges internal fluid through its respective drain outlet. Exemplarily, the drum assembly has a garment handling chamber for containing garments to be treated and subjected to operations such as detergent or spin-drying, with fluids such as wash water or condensate draining through the drain outlet.

[0042] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 8 The water collector 30 includes a box 31 and a partition structure disposed within the box 31. The box 31 has an outlet 31b and multiple inlets. The inlets are connected to the corresponding drain outlets. Fluid from the cylinder assembly enters the box 31 through the inlets, and the outlet 31b is used to discharge the liquid inside the box 31.

[0043] In other words, multiple cylindrical assemblies drain water through the outlet 31b of the water collector 30. The water collector 30 collects the fluid from the cylindrical assemblies and discharges it through the outlet 31b, thus eliminating the need for a separate drainage pipe for each cylindrical assembly and reducing the pipe length and complexity of the cylindrical assemblies. For example, the outlet 31b is positioned lower than part of the inlet so that the fluid from that part of the inlet is discharged from the water collector 30 through the outlet 31b by gravity.

[0044] Compared to traditional single-tube garment processing equipment, when a garment processing equipment is equipped with multiple first-tube components 11, the internal space of the equipment is relatively cramped while maintaining the same overall external dimensions. This necessitates efficient space utilization to ensure the equipment size is not excessively large, thus facilitating installation in users' home environments and promoting marketability. For example, the garment processing equipment includes a housing, with multiple tube components and a water collector 30 all located inside the housing. Compared to setting up independent drainage pipes for each tube component, the water collector 30 solution not only saves on pipe length but also saves on the space occupied by the pipes within the housing.

[0045] Please continue reading. Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 9 The dotted lines with arrows indicate the direction of fluid movement. The partition structure divides the space within the housing 31 into multiple flow channels, all of which are connected to the outlet 31b. Each flow channel is connected to at least one inlet. The flow channel is also the flow path of the fluid, allowing fluid entering from each inlet to flow towards the outlet 31b. The fluid entering from each inlet flows within the housing 31 along the flow channel connected to that inlet. It should be noted that a single flow channel can be the flow path for fluids from multiple inlets.

[0046] In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of at least a portion of the length of the flow channel is non-circular. The aforementioned cross-sectional shape refers to the cross-section of the flow channel perpendicular to the internal fluid flow direction. It should be noted that the cross-sectional shapes at any location of the flow channel can be the same or different. The entire length of the flow channel can be a non-circular cross-sectional shape, or only a portion of its length can be a non-circular cross-sectional shape.

[0047] Non-circular cross-sections can be rectangular, rounded rectangles, semicircles, or ellipses, etc. Unlike circular cross-sections, in the length of the flow channel corresponding to a non-circular cross-section, the fluid velocity varies at different locations on the same cross-section. Non-circular cross-sections make it easy for turbulence or even vortices to form at the corners of the flow channel walls, and they are also prone to leaving air bubbles. The flow channel is not completely filled with liquid, and the continuity of the fluid is affected.

[0048] When fluid is introduced into the housing 31 through one of the inlets and discharged through the outlet 31b, a negative pressure can easily form inside the housing 31. This can potentially create a suction effect on the inlets that have not been drained, and on the liquid in the corresponding cylindrical components. The non-circular design of certain length sections of the flow channel serves two purposes: firstly, it can agitate the fluid, reduce the amount of air expelled, and suppress the formation of negative pressure; secondly, it prevents liquid from continuously flowing to the outlet 31b even after being drawn into the flow channel by negative pressure, thus preventing the formation of a siphon effect and minimizing the impact of one cylindrical component draining on other cylindrical components.

[0049] For example, please refer to Figure 11 The flow channel has a polygonal cross-sectional shape. A polygon is a geometric shape formed by N (N≥3) line segments. Flow channels with polygonal cross-sections are easier to manufacture and can better prevent the formation of siphoning phenomena. Polygons can be quadrilaterals, pentagons, or hexagons, etc.

[0050] For example, please refer to Figure 11 The flow channel's cross-sectional shape is a combination of straight lines and curves, such as a semi-circle. Flow channels with this combined cross-sectional shape are easy to manufacture and can effectively prevent the formation of siphoning phenomena.

[0051] In some embodiments, the box body 31 includes two first side plates arranged opposite each other along a first direction, and the two ends of the partition structure are respectively connected to the first side plates to separate multiple flow channels. That is, the partition structure separates the space between the two first side plates, thereby forming multiple flow channels, which facilitates processing and molding.

[0052] For example, please refer to Figures 10 to 12 The partition structure is plate-shaped, with a first side plate connected to each end of the plate, and multiple flow channels are formed on the opposite side surfaces of the plate. The opposite side surfaces of the plate are at least partially planar, so that the flow channels formed by them have a non-circular cross-sectional shape.

[0053] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first direction is parallel to the front-back direction of the garment processing equipment. The box body 31 also includes two second side plates arranged opposite each other along the left-right direction of the garment processing equipment, and the partition structure is spaced apart from the second side plates. For example, the box body 31 also includes two third side plates arranged opposite each other along the height direction of the garment processing equipment. The first side plate, the second side plate, and the third side plate are arranged together to form the box body 31.

[0054] In this embodiment, the partition structure is spaced apart from the second side plate, dividing the space between the two first side plates into multiple sections, and together with the second side plate, forming a flow channel. The dimensions of the box 31 in the front-to-back direction can be smaller, while the dimensions in the left-to-right direction can be larger. The box 31 can be designed to be flat, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the water collector 30 can be easily installed inside the box, and the structure is compact.

[0055] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 7 Multiple flow channels include a first flow channel and a second flow channel (see reference). Figure 7 (As indicated by reference numerals 33a and 33b in the attached figures), see reference Figure 9 The direction of fluid flow is shown in the figure.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first and second flow channels are not interconnected. That is, within the internal space of the housing 31, the space occupied by the first flow channel and the space occupied by the second flow channel are independent and do not affect each other. Thus, the drainage of the corresponding cylindrical components of the first and second flow channels is separate and does not interfere with each other. In other embodiments, the first and second flow channels can be connected through holes or the like, meaning that a small amount of liquid and / or gas in the first flow channel can flow into the second flow channel, and / or a small amount of gas and / or liquid in the second flow channel can flow into the first flow channel. It should be noted that the cross-sectional area at the point where the first and second flow channels connect is much smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​any single inlet, for example, not exceeding 1 / 5 of the inlet's cross-sectional area.

[0057] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 A portion of outlet 31b is formed in the cavity wall of the first flow channel, and another portion of outlet 31b is formed in the cavity wall of the second flow channel. In this way, after the fluid flows out of the first or second flow channel, it is immediately discharged through outlet 31b. It is difficult for the fluid in the first flow channel to flow back to the second flow channel through outlet 31b, and it is also difficult for the fluid in the second flow channel to flow back to the first flow channel through outlet 31b.

[0058] In some embodiments, the water collector 30 further includes a pipe connector 40 and a partition wall 41. The pipe connector 40 is disposed outside the housing 31 and connected to the outlet 31b. The partition wall 41 is at least partially disposed inside the pipe connector 40 and divides at least a portion of the length of the pipe connector 40 near the outlet 31b into two parts, one part communicating with the first flow channel and the other part communicating with the second flow channel. It should be noted that these two parts may not be interconnected or may be partially connected.

[0059] It is understood that partition wall 41 extends in a direction away from the drainage outlet 31b, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 , Figure 9 The dotted arrows indicate the direction of fluid flow. The partition wall 41 is adjacent to the partition structure within the housing 31, ensuring that the fluids discharged from the first and second flow channels via outlet 31b flow independently within the partition wall 41, without interference. Furthermore, it makes it difficult for liquid in the first flow channel to flow back to the second flow channel via outlet 31b, and also difficult for fluid in the second sub-cavity 33b to flow back to the first sub-cavity 33a via outlet 31b. The drainage of the first cylinder assembly 11 and the second cylinder assembly 12 does not interfere with each other.

[0060] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The garment processing equipment includes a housing (not shown), a water outlet pipe 50, multiple cylindrical assemblies, and a water collector 30 located inside the housing. The housing includes a back panel, and a pipe connector 40 passes through the back panel. One end of the pipe connector 40 is connected to the outlet 31b in a front-to-back direction. The water outlet pipe 50 is located outside the housing and is connected to the pipe connector 40. It is understood that the pipe connector 40 draws liquid from the water collector 30 through the outlet 31b and discharges it through the water outlet pipe 50.

[0061] In this embodiment, the pipe connector 40 passes directly through the back panel, and the water outlet pipe 50 is located outside the housing, so that the water collector 30 can be set close to the inner surface of the back panel, reducing the space occupied on the rear side of the cylinder assembly, thereby making the clothing processing equipment structure compact.

[0062] For example, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, outlet 31b is located on the rear first sidewall 311 to facilitate connection with pipe fitting 40. The structure of pipe fitting 40 is not limited; for example, pipe fitting 40 can be an elbow or a straight fitting, etc.

[0063] In some embodiments, the plurality of cylindrical assemblies includes at least two first cylindrical assemblies 11 and one second cylindrical assembly 12, with the at least two first cylindrical assemblies 11 located above the second cylindrical assembly 12. The first cylindrical assembly 11 may be located directly above or diagonally above the second cylindrical assembly 12. For example, in some embodiments where there are two first cylindrical assemblies 11, one first cylindrical assembly 11 is located to the upper left of the second cylindrical assembly, and the other first cylindrical assembly 11 is located to the upper right of the second cylindrical assembly 12.

[0064] For example, the volume of the second cylindrical assembly 12 is larger than that of the first cylindrical assembly 11. That is, the second cylindrical assembly 12 can hold more clothing, meaning its overall weight is greater than that of the first cylindrical assembly 11. Correspondingly, the single-pass drainage capacity of the second cylindrical assembly 12 is also greater than that of the first cylindrical assembly 11. Thus, the second cylindrical assembly 12 can handle larger or bulkier clothing, such as outerwear, while the first cylindrical assembly 11 can handle smaller or smaller clothing, such as socks, underwear, or baby clothes.

[0065] By placing the lighter first cylinder assembly 11 above the heavier second cylinder assembly 12, the center of gravity of the garment processing equipment can be lowered, reducing swaying, and drainage of the first cylinder assembly 11 can be facilitated.

[0066] The multiple inlets include at least two first inlets 31a1 and one second inlet 31a3. The second inlet 31a3 is connected to the drain outlet of the second cylindrical assembly 12, and the first inlets 31a1 are connected to the drain outlet of the corresponding first cylindrical assembly 11. Liquid discharged from the first cylindrical assembly 11 enters the housing 31 through the first inlet 31a1, and liquid discharged from the second cylindrical assembly 12 enters the housing 31 through the second inlet 31a3. For example, the first inlet 31a1 is connected to a first flow channel, and the second inlet 31a3 is connected to a second flow channel.

[0067] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 The second inlet 31a3 is positioned no higher than the first inlet 31a1, facilitating the connection of the drain outlet of the second cylinder assembly 12 to the second inlet 31a3 and reducing the complexity of pipework. For example, the first inlet 31a1 may be located on the first or second side plate, and the second inlet 31a3 may be located on the third side plate. The drain outlet of the second cylinder assembly 12 can be connected to the second inlet 31a3 from bottom to top via a pipe, reducing bends and twists.

[0068] For example, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The garment processing equipment includes a first pipe section 21 and a second pipe section 22. The first pipe section 21 is located on the left or right side of the first cylinder assembly 11, and one end of the first pipe section 21 is connected to the first inlet 31a1 in the front-back direction, while the other end is connected to a first cylinder assembly 11. The first pipe section 21 guides the fluid discharged from the drain port of a first cylinder assembly 11 to the first inlet 31a1. This pipe arrangement utilizes the lateral space around the first cylinder assembly 11, making the garment processing equipment compact.

[0069] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 3 The second pipe section 22 is located behind the first cylindrical assembly 11, with one end of the second pipe section 22 connecting to another first inlet 31a1 in the left-right direction, and the other end communicating with another first cylindrical assembly 11. The second pipe section 22 directs the fluid discharged from one first cylindrical assembly 11 to another first inlet 31a1. This pipe arrangement shortens the pipe length from the first cylindrical assembly 11 to the water collector 30, saving materials and installation space.

[0070] For example, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The water collector 30 is positioned lower than the first cylindrical assembly 11 so that the water discharged from the first cylindrical assembly 11 can flow to the water collector 30 under the action of gravity. This utilizes the advantage of the first cylindrical assembly 11 being higher than the second cylindrical assembly 12 to achieve a "bottom drainage" drainage method, which facilitates drainage.

[0071] For example, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The garment processing equipment includes a drain pump 60, which is positioned on the path connecting the drain outlet of the second cylindrical assembly 12 to the inlet. The drain pump 60 drives the liquid discharged from the second cylindrical assembly 12 towards the inlet. Under the action of the drain pump 60, the liquid discharged from the second cylindrical assembly 12 can overcome gravity and move upwards. In other words, the second cylindrical assembly 12 can adopt a "top-drainage" method, resulting in higher drainage efficiency. Furthermore, due to the drain pump 60, backflow is virtually eliminated during drainage from the second cylindrical assembly 12.

[0072] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 10 to 12 The partition structure includes a flow guiding structure 33 and a spacer structure 34. The flow guiding structure 33 divides the space of the housing 31 into a first sub-cavity 33a and a second sub-cavity 33b. At least two first inlets 31a1 are disposed on the cavity wall of the first sub-cavity 33a, and the outlet 31b communicates with the first sub-cavity 33a. It can be understood that flow channels are formed in both the first sub-cavity 33a and the second sub-cavity 33b. For example, a first flow channel is formed in the first sub-cavity 33a, and a second flow channel is formed in the second sub-cavity 33b. The fluid flows along the flow channels to the end of the first sub-cavity 33a and is discharged from the housing 31 through the outlet 31b at the end. Alternatively, the fluid flows along the flow channels to the end of the second sub-cavity 33b and is discharged from the housing 31 through the outlet 31b at the end. The first sub-cavity 33a is used to receive the fluid discharged from the first cylindrical assembly 11. The fluid discharged from the first cylindrical assembly 11 enters the first sub-cavity 33a.

[0073] A spacer structure 34 is disposed in the second sub-cavity 33b, dividing the second sub-cavity 33b into a first channel 34a, a second channel 34b, and a connecting channel 34c. The first channel 34a and the second channel 34b are located on opposite sides of the spacer structure 34, and the connecting channel 34c is located above the spacer structure 34. A second inlet 31a3 is disposed on the cavity wall of the first channel 34a, and the outlet 31b is connected to the second channel 34b. Fluid entering through the second inlet 31a3 flows into the first channel 34a and overflows from the top of the spacer structure 34, flowing through the connecting channel 34c to the second channel 34b. In the second sub-cavity 33b, fluid discharged from the second cylinder assembly 12 enters the housing 31 through the inlet connected to the first channel 34a, flowing sequentially through the first channel 34a and the second channel 34b. The top of the spacer structure 34 extends upward, allowing fluid to overflow from the first channel 34a before passing over the spacer structure 34 and entering the second channel 34b.

[0074] In this embodiment, on the one hand, the partition structure 34 defines the first channel 34a and the second channel 34b, so that the fluid discharged from the second cylinder assembly 12 is guided to the outlet 31b and guided slowly. This can reduce the turbulence or vortex phenomenon caused by the large change in the flow cross section of the fluid in the second sub-cavity 33b, and facilitate the smooth discharge of the fluid through the outlet 31b. On the other hand, the bottom of the partition structure 34 is connected to the box body 31 and the top extends upward, so that even if the fluid in the first sub-cavity 33a enters the second sub-cavity 33b, it will not flow back into the first channel 34a, thereby preventing the fluid in the second sub-cavity 33b from flowing back into the second cylinder assembly 12.

[0075] In some embodiments, the other end of the flow guiding structure 33 extends downward to the lateral side of the partition structure 34 facing the second channel 34b. That is, the second channel 34b is defined between the lateral surface of the partition structure 34 and the surface of the flow guiding structure 33 near the partition structure 34. The flow guiding structure 33 not only divides the space inside the housing 31 into the first sub-cavity 33a and the second sub-cavity 33b, but also guides the flow of fluid. In this embodiment, the fluid in the first sub-cavity 33a can flow along the flow guiding structure 33. For example, the first sub-cavity 33a connects to two first inlets 31a1, one of which is near one end of the flow guiding structure 33. The fluid entering the housing 31 through the first inlet 31a1 can flow along the flow guiding structure 33 to the other end, and the other end is provided with an outlet 31b to discharge the fluid out of the housing 31.

[0076] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 The partition structure 34 is plate-shaped, with a first channel 34a and a second channel 34b respectively provided on opposite sides of the plate. Part of the edge of the plate is spaced apart from the flow guiding structure 33, and liquid can overflow the edge and enter the adjacent sub-cavity. That is, the edge position of the partition structure 34 is the overflow level, and the space between the edge and the third side wall 313 of the box body 31 is the connecting channel 34c.

[0077] In some embodiments of this application, the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet is not greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the fluid at any position along the flow path of the corresponding flow channel. The aforementioned cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet refers to the area of ​​the maximum flow cross-section perpendicular to the flow direction when the fluid enters the inlet. For example, in embodiments where the inlet is circular, the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet is equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the circle. The cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet reflects the fluid's capacity at the inlet; the larger the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet, the stronger the fluid's capacity.

[0078] The cross-sectional area of ​​a fluid at any point along its flow path in a corresponding flow channel refers to the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the direction of fluid flow at any point within that portion of the flow channel. This cross-sectional area is equal to the area of ​​the maximum flow cross-section at that location. This cross-sectional area reflects the fluid's capacity to pass through at any point in the flow channel.

[0079] It can be understood that the inlet cross-sectional area is S1, and the minimum cross-sectional area of ​​the fluid at all locations along the flow path of the corresponding flow channel is S. min Then S1≤S min Thus, when the inlet fluid flows along the corresponding flow channel, its maximum flow cross-section will not shrink, and the fluid will not be squeezed by the cavity wall of the flow channel. In other words, when the inlet fluid flows along the corresponding flow channel, it will not flow through the narrowing section. Therefore, the flow channel's fluid throughput capacity is stronger than that of the inlet, which can improve the flow channel's drainage capacity, accelerate the fluid discharge speed from outlet 31b, avoid water accumulation and fluid blockage, and reduce the possibility of backflow.

[0080] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​outlet 31b is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​any inlet. The cross-sectional area of ​​outlet 31b refers to the area of ​​the maximum flow cross-section of outlet 31b. For example, in embodiments where outlet 31b is a rounded rectangle, the cross-sectional area of ​​outlet 31b is equal to the area of ​​the rounded rectangle. In embodiments where outlet 31b is not a planar geometry (i.e., the inner surface of the housing 31 where the inlet is located is non-planar), the cross-sectional area of ​​outlet 31b refers to the area of ​​the maximum flow cross-section perpendicular to the flow direction when fluid flows out of outlet 31b. The cross-sectional area of ​​outlet 31b reflects the fluid carrying capacity at outlet 31b; the larger the cross-sectional area of ​​outlet 31b, the stronger the fluid carrying capacity.

[0081] It is understandable that if the cross-sectional area of ​​outlet 31b is S2, then S2 > S1. In this way, outlet 31b drains water faster, reducing the accumulation of fluid inside the box 31 and minimizing the possibility of fluid backflow into other inlets connected to the inside of the box 31, thus reducing the possibility of backflow.

[0082] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 9 The following describes the fluid flow direction within the water collector 30 in a specific embodiment of this application.

[0083] The fluid discharged from the drain port of the first cylindrical assembly 11 enters two first inlets 31a1 respectively. The fluid in the first inlet 31a1 flows along the first flow channel and then exits the box 31 through the part corresponding to the outlet 31b on the cavity wall of the first flow channel, enters the pipe joint 40, and is discharged to the external environment through the water outlet pipe 50.

[0084] The fluid discharged from the drain port of the second cylinder assembly 12 enters the second inlet 31a3 and flows along the second flow channel. The liquid in the second inlet 31a3 enters the first channel 34a upward. The liquid level in the first channel 34a gradually rises until it overflows to the height of the top of the partition structure 34. The fluid enters the second channel 34b through the connecting channel 34c, and then exits the box 31 through the part of the cavity wall of the second flow channel corresponding to the outlet 31b, enters the pipe joint 40, and is discharged to the external environment through the water outlet pipe 50.

[0085] The first cylindrical assembly 11 and the second cylindrical assembly 12 can drain water simultaneously or sequentially.

[0086] The various embodiments / implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

[0087] 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 laundry treating apparatus, characterized by, include: Multiple cylindrical assemblies, the multiple cylindrical assemblies having multiple drain outlets; A water collector includes a housing and a partition structure disposed within the housing. The housing has an outlet and multiple inlets. The inlets are connected to corresponding drain outlets, and the outlet is used to discharge liquid from the housing. The partition structure divides the space inside the box into multiple flow channels, all of which are connected to the outlet. Each flow channel is connected to at least one inlet, and the cross-sectional shape of at least a portion of the length of the flow channel is non-circular. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein The cross-sectional shape of the flow channel is polygonal; or, the cross-sectional shape of the flow channel is a combination of straight lines and curves. 3.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The box body includes two first side plates arranged opposite each other along a first direction, and the two ends of the partition structure are respectively connected to the first side plates to separate the plurality of flow channels. 4.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein The first direction is parallel to the front-back direction of the garment processing device, and the box body also includes two second side plates arranged opposite each other along the left-right direction of the garment processing device, and the partition structure is spaced apart from the second side plates. 5.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The plurality of flow channels include a first flow channel and a second flow channel, a portion of the outlet is formed in the cavity wall of the first flow channel, and another portion of the outlet is formed in the cavity wall of the second flow channel. 6.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, characterized by, The water collector also includes a pipe joint and a partition wall. The pipe joint is located outside the box and connected to the outlet. The partition wall is at least partially located inside the pipe joint and divides at least a portion of the pipe joint near the outlet into two parts, one part of which communicates with the first flow channel and the other part of which communicates with the second flow channel. 7.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The garment processing equipment includes a housing, a water outlet pipe, and a pipe connector. The plurality of cylindrical assemblies and the water collector are located inside the housing. The housing includes a back panel. The pipe connector passes through the back panel. One end of the pipe connector is connected to the outlet in the front-to-back direction. The water outlet pipe is located outside the housing and is connected to the pipe connector.

8. The laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The plurality of cylindrical assemblies include at least two first cylindrical assemblies and one second cylindrical assembly, the at least two first cylindrical assemblies being located above the second cylindrical assembly; the plurality of inlets include at least two first inlets and one second inlet, the second inlet being connected to the drain outlet of the second cylindrical assembly, the first inlet being connected to the drain outlet of the corresponding first cylindrical assembly, and the position of the second inlet being no higher than the position of the first inlet. 9.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, characterized by, The partition structure includes a flow guiding structure and a spacer structure, wherein the flow guiding structure divides the space of the box into a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity. The at least two first inlets are disposed on the cavity wall of the first sub-cavity, and the outlet is in communication with the first sub-cavity; The partition structure is disposed in the second sub-cavity and divides the second sub-cavity into a first channel, a second channel, and a connecting channel. The first channel and the second channel are located on opposite sides of the partition structure, and the connecting channel is located above the partition structure. The second inlet is disposed in the cavity wall of the first channel, and the outlet is connected to the second channel. 10.The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The volume of the first tubular assembly is smaller than that of the second tubular assembly. The garment processing device also includes a drain pump, which is located on the path from the drain outlet of the second tubular assembly to the second inlet, and is used to drive the liquid discharged from the second tubular assembly to flow to the second inlet.

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