Door components and clothing processing equipment

Abstract

This application provides a door assembly and a garment handling device. The door assembly is used to open and close the garment handling chamber of the garment handling device. The door assembly includes a door body and a slow-release functional device. The door body has an inner side communicating with the garment handling chamber and an outer side opposite to the inner side. The slow-release functional device is installed on the inner side of the door, and at least a portion of the slow-release functional device dissolves in water and enters the garment handling chamber along with the water. At least a portion of the door body is configured to be transparent, allowing the slow-release functional device to be observed from the outer side of the door. The technical solution of this application can improve the functionality of the door body and enhance the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a door assembly and a clothing processing device using the door assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Some garment handling equipment, such as washing machines, has a door for opening and closing the internal garment handling chamber. In related technologies, the door mainly serves to seal or prevent clothes from turning inside out, and its function is singular. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a door assembly and a garment processing device using the door assembly, which can improve the functionality of the door and enhance the user experience.

[0004] Firstly, the door assembly is used to open and close the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment, including: The door body has an inner side communicating with the garment processing chamber and an outer side opposite to the inner side; and A slow-release device is installed inside the door. At least a portion of the slow-release device dissolves in water to form a solution product, which enters the clothing treatment chamber along with the water. At least a portion of the door is configured to be transparent so that the slow-release device can be observed from the outside of the door.

[0005] In one embodiment, the door body includes: Door frame; and A protruding structure is connected to the door frame, and at least a portion of the protruding structure protrudes into the garment processing cavity relative to the door frame; The inner side of the door body includes the inner side of the door frame and the inner side of the protruding structure, and the slow-release function device is installed on the inner side of the door frame and / or the inner side of the protruding structure.

[0006] In one embodiment, the protruding structure has a perspective portion that projects along the front-back direction, and at least a portion of the projection of the slow-release functional device coincides with the projection of the perspective portion.

[0007] In one embodiment, the sustained-release device has an identification portion disposed opposite to the transparent portion, and the identification portion has identification information; The identification information includes at least one of text, symbols, colors, and graphics.

[0008] In one embodiment, the protrusion structure has a receiving space, the slow-release functional device is installed in the receiving space and partially exposed outside the receiving space.

[0009] In one embodiment, the sustained-release device further includes: Functional substances; and The mounting shell is used to install the sustained-release functional device in the receiving space and to define the mounting cavity, wherein the functional substance is disposed in the mounting cavity, and the mounting shell also has a water outlet communicating with the mounting cavity; Water can come into contact with the functional substance through the water inlet, and the outer surface of the mounting shell is provided with an identification part that can be observed from the outside of the door.

[0010] In one embodiment, the mounting housing has at least two water inlets located on different sides of the mounting housing, and at least one water inlet is used for water inlet and at least one water inlet is used for water and dissolved products outlet.

[0011] In one embodiment, the mounting housing includes: The main body of the mounting shell is connected to the door body and has an opening on one side; A top cover that fits over the opening of the mounting housing body to define the mounting cavity together with the mounting housing body; At least one of the top cover and the mounting shell body has the water inlet.

[0012] In one embodiment, the top cover has one of the water inlets, and the marking portion is located on the outer surface of the mounting housing body on the side opposite to the top cover.

[0013] In one embodiment, the sustained-release device is spaced apart from at least a portion of the bottom wall of the containing space, and the bottom wall of the containing space has a plurality of first guide channels, which are spaced apart in a left-right direction.

[0014] In one embodiment, the protrusion structure further includes: The water guiding section is located at least partially below the containing space and has a plurality of second guiding channels extending in the vertical direction, wherein the plurality of second guiding channels and the plurality of first guiding channels are connected one by one to form a guiding channel.

[0015] In one embodiment, the protrusion structure further comprises: The water-receiving surface is at least partially located above the accommodating space, and is inclined from the door frame toward the clothing processing cavity in a top-to-bottom direction. In one embodiment, the sustained-release device is detachably connected to the door body; and / or The slow-release function device is connected to the door body by snap-fit, screw-fit, adhesive, or magnetic attraction.

[0016] In one embodiment, the sustained-release device includes: The housing has a receiving cavity and a water passage communicating with the receiving cavity; and A functional substance is disposed in the accommodating cavity. At least a portion of the functional substance dissolves in water to form the dissolved product. The dissolved product can enter the clothing treatment cavity through the water passage.

[0017] In one embodiment, the housing has a circumferential side surface located between two ends in the length direction, the circumferential side surface being spaced apart from the door body, and a plurality of water passage holes being located on the circumferential side surface and arranged at intervals along the circumference of the housing.

[0018] Secondly, the garment processing equipment includes: The main body has a clothing processing chamber; and The door assembly as described in any of the preceding claims is movably connected to the main body to open and close the garment handling chamber.

[0019] In one embodiment, the main body includes at least a first clothing processing tube and a second clothing processing tube, the volume of the first clothing processing tube being smaller than the volume of the second clothing processing tube, and the door assembly being used at least to open and close the clothing processing chamber of the first clothing processing tube.

[0020] In one embodiment, the main body includes at least two first garment processing tubes, the at least two first garment processing tubes being located above the second garment processing tube, and at least two door assemblies being used to open and close the garment processing chambers of the at least two first garment processing tubes respectively; The effectiveness of the slow-release function device varies depending on the type of the first garment processing tube.

[0021] In one embodiment, the garment processing chamber has a water inlet; wherein the water inlet is configured to discharge water toward the inside of the door; and / or, the water inlet is located above the inside of the door.

[0022] Based on the above embodiments, this application embodiment installs a slow-release functional device on the inner side of the door body. During water intake or clothing treatment, when the slow-release functional device comes into contact with water, it can at least partially dissolve and enter the clothing treatment chamber with the water flow, acting on the clothing to achieve multiple functions such as sterilization, water softening, stain removal assistance, and fragrance enhancement and deodorization. This provides users with more diverse clothing treatment options and improves the clothing treatment effect. Thus, this application embodiment improves the functionality of the door assembly, enabling it to not only open and close the clothing treatment chamber to block clothing but also provide multiple functional effects for clothing treatment, thereby improving the functionality of the door assembly and enhancing the user experience.

[0023] This application makes at least a portion of the door transparent, allowing for observation of the garment processing chamber from the outside and the slow-release function device inside the door. This provides information about the slow-release function device, such as its operation or capacity, enabling users to monitor the garment processing equipment's status, adjust the slow-release function device, and control the garment processing process, thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the garment processing equipment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the side structure of the middle door assembly; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the door assembly of this application applied to a clothing processing device; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner side of a door in one embodiment of the door assembly of this application; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the middle gate assembly; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of the sustained-release functional device of this application; Figure 7 This is a front view of an embodiment of the sustained-release functional device of this application; Figure 8 This is a bottom view of an embodiment of the sustained-release functional device of this application; Figure 9 This is a top view of an embodiment of the sustained-release functional device of this application; Figure 10 This is a side view of an embodiment of the sustained-release functional device of this application.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers: 1000. Clothing handling equipment; 100. Door assembly; 10. Door body; 11. Inner side of the door; 12. Door frame; 13. Protruding structure; 131. Inclined part; 132. Water guiding part; 1311. Receiving space; 1312. Water receiving surface; 1313. Bottom wall; 1314. Opening; 133. Guide rib; 14. Guide channel; 141. First guide groove; 142. Second guide groove; 15. Slot; 16. Outer side of the door; 20. Buffer 21. Functional device; 21. Mounting shell; 211. Mounting shell body; 212. Top cover; 213. First water inlet; 214. Second water inlet; 215. Mounting cavity; 216. Elastic buckle; 217. Identification part; 218. Third water inlet; 22. Shell; 221. Water inlet hole; 200. Body; 201. Clothing treatment cavity; S. Installation direction; T. Water inlet direction; T1. First path; T2. Second path; O. Water outlet direction.

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Where the following description relates to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0030] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes 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, or B existing alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0031] 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 be limiting of this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] This application provides a garment processing device. As an indispensable part of modern home life, the main function of garment processing equipment is to help users wash, dry, and care for clothes. With the development of technology, garment processing equipment is becoming increasingly intelligent, offering a variety of program options to suit different materials and types of clothing.

[0033] There are many types of clothing processing equipment. Functionally, clothing processing equipment typically includes washing machines, dryers, spin dryers, and garment care machines. Among them, washing machines are used to automatically wash clothes, dryers are used to dry washed clothes, spin dryers are used to dehydrate washed clothes, and garment care machines can perform special treatments on clothes, such as wrinkle removal and odor removal.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3 The garment processing device 1000 proposed in this application includes a main body 200 and a door assembly 100, with the door assembly 100 movably connected to the main body 200. The main body 200 is the primary functional part of the garment processing device 1000, having a garment processing cavity 201 and a garment inlet on its front side, which communicates with the garment processing cavity 201. The door assembly 100 is movably connected to the garment inlet, and the garment processing cavity 201 is opened or closed by opening or closing the garment inlet.

[0035] The front side of the main body 200 generally refers to the side facing the user when placed horizontally. Based on this front side, the rear side, as well as the left and right sides, are defined. The door assembly 100 can be connected to the main body 200 via hinges or gas struts, etc.

[0036] In one embodiment, the main body 200 has more than one garment processing cavity 201. For example, the main body 200 includes at least two garment processing tubes, each forming a garment processing cavity 201. The main body 200 includes at least a first garment processing tube and a second garment processing tube, the first garment processing tube having a first garment processing cavity 201, and the second garment processing tube having a second garment processing cavity 201. The volume of the first garment processing tube is less than or equal to the volume of the second garment processing tube. In some embodiments, such as... Figure 1As shown, two first garment processing drums are positioned above the second garment processing drum. Users can choose different garment processing drums to process their clothes according to their washing and care needs. For example, small items of clothing can be processed using the first garment processing drum, while larger items of clothing can be processed using the second garment processing drum. In some embodiments, the main body 200 includes three garment processing drums, with two first garment processing drums. One of these two first garment processing drums is used for processing small, non-intimate items of clothing such as socks, while the other of the two first garment processing drums is used for processing intimate items of clothing such as underwear.

[0037] The door assembly 100 is used at least to open and close the clothing processing chamber 201 of the first clothing processing tube. This means that the first clothing processing tube may use the door assembly 100 provided in the embodiments of this application, or both the first clothing processing tube and the second clothing processing tube may use the door assembly 100 of the embodiments of this application. No limitation is made here.

[0038] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 3 In another aspect of this application, the door assembly 100 includes a door body 10 and a slow-release functional device 20. The door body 10 is movably connected to the main body 200 and serves to open and close the clothing handling chamber 201. It can be made of materials such as plastic, glass, and rubber, and is not limited thereto. The door body 10 has an inner door side 11 facing the clothing handling chamber 201 and an outer door side 16 opposite to the inner door side 11. The inner door side 11 communicates with the clothing handling chamber 201. That is, when the door body 10 is closed, the outer door side 16 is located outside the clothing handling chamber 201, and the inner door side 11 is located at the clothing inlet or at least partially located inside the clothing handling chamber 201, for blocking clothing, etc. The slow-release functional device 20 is installed on the inner door side 11. At least a portion of the slow-release functional device 20 dissolves in water, and the dissolved product enters the clothing handling chamber 201 together with the water.

[0039] Understandably, for washing and other processing of clothes, the clothes handling chamber 201 has a water inlet, through which water or a mixture of water and detergent enters the clothes handling chamber 201. In some embodiments, the water inlet is configured to outlet water toward the inside of the door 11, so that the water can rinse the inside of the door 11 and contact the slow-release function device 20. For example, the water inlet is located above the inside of the door 11, and the water flowing out of the water inlet can fall directly onto the inside of the door 11 to ensure that the water can contact the slow-release function device 20. Alternatively, the water inlet can also be located at the bottom of the clothes handling chamber 201 opposite to the clothes inlet and oriented toward the inside of the door 11, which also allows the water flowing out of the water inlet to rinse the inside of the door 11.

[0040] At least a portion of the slow-release device 20 dissolves upon contact with water, generating a dissolved product. Driven by the water flow, the dissolved product enters the garment treatment chamber 201 and acts on the garment. The dissolved product can be a substance capable of sterilization, water softening, stain removal assistance, and fragrance enhancement. Users can choose different types of dissolved products to achieve the desired functional effects according to their needs.

[0041] In this embodiment, if the water inlet is located inside the door 11, serving as a water inlet channel for the garment processing drum, the slow-release device 20 can function at least during the garment processing (including but not limited to the washing and / or rinsing processes). This means the slow-release device 20 can come into contact with water and produce dissolved products during the garment processing. For example, the slow-release device 20 can be used for dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of washing cycles, thus maintaining its effectiveness over multiple washing cycles and avoiding frequent replacement or addition. Understandably, one washing cycle refers to the process experienced by the garment processing device 1000 in performing one washing operation. The washing operation can be a quick wash, soaking wash, etc., and the washing program is not specifically limited.

[0042] In existing technologies, certain functional devices with special functions are usually placed in the detergent dispenser. These devices only function during the water intake process. However, in this application, during the washing process (including washing and / or rinsing), the water flow, due to the rotation of the garment handling drum, may create swirling or splashing currents, thus contacting the inner side 11 of the door and entering the slow-release device 20. This contact allows the device to continuously release dissolved products during the washing process, continuously acting on the garment and enhancing the effectiveness of the slow-release device 20. In other words, by installing the slow-release device 20 on the inner side 11 of the door 10, this embodiment ensures that during water intake or garment handling, when the device comes into contact with water, it can at least partially dissolve and enter the garment handling chamber 201 with the water flow, acting on the garment. This achieves multiple functions such as sterilization, water softening, stain removal assistance, and fragrance enhancement, providing users with more diverse garment handling options and improving garment handling results. Thus, the embodiments of this application can improve the functionality of the door assembly 100, enabling the door assembly 100 to not only open and close the clothing processing cavity 201 to block clothing, but also to provide multiple functional effects for clothing processing, thereby improving the functionality of the door assembly 100 and enhancing the user experience.

[0043] Combination Figures 4 to 6In one embodiment, the sustained-release device 20 includes a housing 22 and a functional substance (not shown in the figure). The housing 22 has a receiving cavity and a water passage 221 communicating with the receiving cavity, and the functional substance is disposed within the receiving cavity. Optionally, the housing 22 may be made of plastic or metal to protect the functional substance and provide a mounting base for it. For example, the housing 22 may be made of stainless steel to prevent corrosion from affecting the normal use of the functional substance. The shape of the housing 22 is not limited; in some structural forms, the housing 22 is generally cylindrical, with the water passage 221 located on the side wall of the housing 22, and the functional substance is contained within the housing 22.

[0044] The water passage 221 can be circular or square, etc., and is not limited thereto. The water passage 221 allows aqueous solutions to pass through, enabling the aqueous solution to enter and exit the receiving cavity. Thus, when water contacts the housing 22, it can enter the receiving cavity through the water passage 221. The functional substance is configured to dissolve at least partially in water, forming a dissolution product, which can also enter the garment processing cavity 201 through the water passage 221. The functional substance dissolves in water, releasing the dissolution product. Understandably, the particle size of the dissolution product is smaller than the size of the object that the water passage 221 allows to pass through, to ensure that the dissolution product can smoothly enter the garment processing cavity 201.

[0045] To increase the contact area between the functional substance and water, the functional substance can be selected as multiple granular objects. This increases the dissolution rate upon contact with water, thereby improving the efficiency of product yield. Alternatively, the functional substance can also be a monolithic structure in the form of rods or blocks for easier installation.

[0046] In one embodiment, the housing 22 has a plurality of water passage holes 221. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the housing 22 has a length direction. For example, the housing 22 is generally cylindrical, and it can be a round or square cylinder, which is not limited here. Its length direction is the extension direction of the central axis of the housing 22. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the length direction of the housing 22 is the left-right direction of the door assembly 100. The housing 22 has a side facing the door 10 and a side away from the door 10. When the water flows to flush the inside of the door 11, the side of the housing 22 away from the door 10 faces the water flow directly. Therefore, in this embodiment, a plurality of water passage holes 221 are located at least on the side of the housing 22 away from the door 10 and are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the housing 22, so that the water flow can enter the receiving cavity through the water passage holes 221. The plurality of water passage holes 221 arranged along the length direction of the housing 22 can accelerate the efficiency of water flow in and out of the receiving cavity, that is, it can improve the discharge efficiency of dissolved products into the clothing treatment cavity 201, thereby improving the effect of the slow-release function device 20.

[0047] Furthermore, the housing 22 has a circumferential side surface located between its two ends in the length direction, which is spaced apart from the door body 10. Multiple water passage holes 221 are located on the circumferential side surface and are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the housing 22. By providing multiple water passage holes 221 in the circumferential direction of the housing 22, water flowing from all directions of the housing 22 can easily enter the receiving cavity through the water passage holes 221. Similarly, water and dissolved products in the receiving cavity can also flow into the clothing processing chamber 201 through the water passage holes 221 at various points along the circumference of the housing 22. Thus, this embodiment further improves the water inlet efficiency and the dissolved product output efficiency of the housing 22.

[0048] Combination Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, for ease of installation, the slow-release functional device 20 further includes a mounting shell 21. The mounting shell 21 is used to install the slow-release functional device 20 onto the door body 10, and it can be made of materials such as plastic or glass, which are not limited here. The mounting shell 21 defines a mounting cavity 215, and a housing 22 is disposed within the mounting cavity 215. The mounting shell 21 also has a water inlet communicating with a water passage hole 221. Water can sequentially pass through the water inlet and the water passage hole 221 to contact the functional substance. The shape of the water inlet can be oval, square, or triangular, etc., which are not limited here.

[0049] like Figure 6 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the mounting housing 21 includes a mounting housing body 211 and a top cover 212. The mounting housing body 211 is generally a cover-like structure, connected to the door body 10, and has an opening on one side. The top cover 212 covers the opening of the mounting housing body 211, thus defining a mounting cavity 215 together with the mounting housing body 211. A housing 22 is disposed within the mounting cavity 215, wherein the housing 22 is connected to the mounting housing body 211. The connection between the housing 22 and the mounting housing body 211 can be a snap-fit ​​connection, a screw connection, or other methods, facilitating disassembly and replacement. Furthermore, the connection between the mounting housing body 211 and the top cover 212 can also be a snap-fit ​​connection or a screw connection, facilitating disassembly and further facilitating replacement or maintenance of the housing 22. At least one of the top cover 212 and the mounting housing body 211 has a water inlet, that is, the water inlet can be provided on the top cover 212 or on the mounting housing body 211.

[0050] In embodiments where the housing 22 has multiple water passage holes 221, one water passage hole 221 may correspond one-to-one with one water outlet, or multiple water passage holes 221 may be exposed from one water outlet. Optionally, the water outlet extends along the length of the housing 22 to widen the fluid passing through the water outlet, improve the inlet and outlet efficiency, and thus allow more water passage holes 221 to be exposed at the water outlet, facilitating direct entry of water into the water passage hole 221 or direct outflow of mixture from the water passage hole 221.

[0051] For example, the mounting housing 21 has at least two water inlets located on different sides of the mounting housing 21, and at least one water inlet is used for water inlet and at least one water inlet is used for water outlet and dissolved products.

[0052] For example, the mounting shell 21 itself has at least two different sides arranged at an angle, and at least two water inlets are respectively opened on different sides of the mounting shell 21. Optionally, the top cover 212 is provided with a water inlet, and the two sides of the mounting shell bodies 211 adjacent to the top cover 212 are respectively provided with a water inlet.

[0053] Alternatively, the mounting housing 21 may be constructed as a cylinder, with at least two water inlets located at different locations on the circumferential side of the mounting housing 21. "At least one water inlet for water intake" and "at least one water inlet for water outflow and product dissolution" means that at least one water inlet may be used solely for water intake, at least one water inlet solely for water outflow and product dissolution, or each water inlet may be used for both water intake and product dissolution simultaneously.

[0054] By setting at least two water inlets, the path for water to flow into the container cavity and the path for water and dissolved products to flow out can be increased. At the same time, the range of water that can flow into the water inlets and the range of the mixture flowing out into the clothing processing cavity 201 can be widened, thereby improving the production efficiency and distribution uniformity of dissolved products and improving the effect on clothing.

[0055] In one embodiment, the housing 22 is fixed to the mounting housing 21 at both ends along its length, and its peripheral side is spaced apart from the inner wall of the mounting cavity 215. At least two water inlets are spaced apart along the circumference of the housing 22 on the peripheral side of the mounting housing body 211. In this embodiment, water can enter the mounting cavity 215 from different directions on the peripheral side of the mounting housing 21 through at least two water inlets. Because the peripheral side of the housing 22 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the mounting cavity 215, water can fill the gap between the peripheral side of the housing 22 and the inner wall of the mounting cavity 215. Thus, when the peripheral side of the housing 22 has multiple water inlets 221, water flows from various points on the peripheral side of the housing 22 into the cavity to contact the functional substance. Similarly, a mixture of dissolved products and water can flow from various points on the circumference of the peripheral side of the housing 22 into the gap between the peripheral side of the housing 22 and the inner wall of the mounting cavity 215, and finally flow from at least two water inlets into the clothing treatment cavity 201. Thus, in this embodiment, by opening at least two water inlets, the peripheral side of the housing 22 is spaced from the inner wall of the mounting cavity 215, thereby accelerating the rate at which water enters the accommodating cavity from the mounting cavity 215, and accelerating the rate at which water and dissolved products flow into the mounting cavity 215 from the accommodating cavity, thereby accelerating the production efficiency of dissolved products with a certain number of water inlets.

[0056] In one embodiment, at least one water outlet is provided facing the water inlet of the clothing processing chamber 201, and at least one water outlet is provided facing downwards towards the door body 10. For example, if the water inlet of the clothing processing chamber 201 is located above the door body 10, then at least one water outlet is provided facing upwards or inclined upwards relative to the vertical direction. At least one water outlet facing downwards towards the door body 10 means that at least one water outlet faces directly below the door body 10 or inclined downwards relative to the vertical direction. The water outlet facing the water inlet of the clothing processing chamber 201 allows the water flowing out of the water inlet to directly enter the mounting cavity 215, improving water intake efficiency. The water outlet located downwards towards the door body 10 facilitates the outflow of water and dissolved products by gravity, improving discharge efficiency.

[0057] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, a portion of the surface of the inner side 11 of the door is inclined from the outer side 16 towards the garment handling cavity 201 in a top-to-bottom direction. The closer to the lower part of the door body 10, the closer the portion of the surface of the inner side 11 is to the garment handling cavity 201. The slow-release device 20 is exposed on this inclined surface of the inner side 11 to facilitate contact with water. For example, a mounting housing 21 is embedded in the inclined surface portion of the inner side 11, and a water outlet on the mounting housing 21 is exposed on this inclined surface of the inner side 11. In these embodiments of the present application, this inclined surface of the inner side 11 facilitates the reception of water coming from above the inner side 11 and guides the water flow downwards. The exposure of the slow-release device 20 on this inclined surface of the inner side 11 facilitates contact not only with the water flowing towards the inner side 11 but also with the water drained down this inclined surface of the inner side 11, thereby ensuring that the slow-release device 20 can fully contact the water to ensure the effectiveness of its function.

[0058] Furthermore, the inclined surface of the inner side 11 of the door reduces the degree of protrusion of the upper part of the inner side 11 into the clothes processing cavity 201, thereby reducing the space occupied in the clothes processing cavity 201 and reducing the obstruction of the door 10 to the clothes during the washing process. While improving the space utilization of the clothes processing cavity 201, it also makes the operation of the clothes processing equipment 1000 smoother and reduces damage to the clothes.

[0059] Combination Figures 2 to 5In one embodiment, the door 10 includes a door frame 12 and a protruding structure 13. The door frame 12 is used to fix the protruding structure 13 and is movably connected to the main body 200. The door frame 12 may be made of materials such as plastic or metal, and its shape may be circular or rectangular, etc., without limitation. The protruding structure 13 is connected to the door frame 12, and at least a portion of the protruding structure 13 protrudes into the clothing handling cavity 201 relative to the door frame 12. The protruding structure 13 is typically made of tempered glass or the like, so that the user can observe the inside of the clothing handling cavity 201 through the protruding structure 13. The protruding structure 13 protruding into the clothing handling cavity 201 can effectively block clothing, and the protruding structure can improve the structural strength of the protruding structure 13 and help improve the sealing performance between the door assembly 100 and the main body 200.

[0060] The inner side 11 of the door body 10 includes the inner side of the door frame 12 and the inner side of the protrusion structure 13. The mounting shell 21 is installed on the inner side of the door frame 12 or the inner side of the protrusion structure 13, or the mounting shell 21 is installed on both the inner side of the door frame 12 and the inner side of the protrusion structure 13. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0061] For example, the mounting housing 21 is mounted inside the protruding structure 13. Mounting it inside the protruding structure 13 allows the mounting housing 21 to be positioned deeper into the garment processing cavity 201, facilitating contact with water flow and allowing water to enter the mounting cavity 215.

[0062] For ease of observation, at least a portion of the door 10 is configured to be transparent, allowing the sustained-release device 20 to be observed from the outside of the door 16, facilitating user identification or differentiation of the functional substance corresponding to the sustained-release device 20. Combined with... Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 8In one embodiment, the protruding structure 13 has a transparent portion. The transparent portion means that the user can see the slow-release function device 20 from the outside of the door assembly 10, or can distinguish between slow-release function devices 20 with different functions, facilitating the user's observation of objects inside the transparent portion. Optionally, the transparent portion can be transparent, allowing the slow-release function device 20 to be observed through the door assembly, or the transparent portion can be semi-transparent; in some embodiments, transparency can also be light-transmitting, distinguished by shining different colored lights onto the door assembly 10 from a certain location. For example, one garment cleaning drum uses blue light to indicate a slow-release function device 20 with one function, and another garment cleaning drum uses red light to indicate a slow-release function device 20 with another function. The slow-release function device 20 can transmit information to the outside of the door 16 through the light-transmitting portion via light or other means. For example, for some glass protruding structures 13, the entire protruding structure 13 can be transparent, such as transparent glass, frosted glass, etc., ensuring the transparency of the door 10 while improving the overall appearance of the door 10. Of course, the perspective section may also be provided only in the protruding structure 13 opposite to the slow-release function device 20, and there is no limitation here.

[0063] In other words, this application makes at least a portion of the door 10 transparent, making it easy to observe the situation inside the clothing processing chamber 201 from the outside of the door through the door 10, and also to observe the slow-release function device 20 on the inside of the door 16, so as to obtain relevant information about the slow-release function device 20, such as the operation status or capacity of the slow-release function device, thereby making it easier for users to grasp the operating status of the clothing processing equipment 1000, make it easier for users to adjust the slow-release function device 20, control the clothing processing process, and improve the user experience.

[0064] The mounting housing 21 has a marking section 217 disposed opposite to the transparent section, and the marking section 217 has marking information for characterizing the efficacy of the sustained-release device 20. When the mounting housing 21 is mounted on the protruding structure 13, the marking information of the marking section 217 can be observed by the user through the transparent section, thereby easily obtaining relevant information about the sustained-release device 20.

[0065] Of course, in other embodiments, the viewing section can also be provided on the door frame 12, so that when the slow-release function device 20 is installed on the door frame 12, the marking information of the marking section 217 can also be observed by the user through the viewing section.

[0066] The type of labeling information is not limited; it can be at least one of the following forms: color, graphics, symbols, and text. That is, the labeling information can use one of the following: color, graphics, symbols, and text, or a combination of two or more of these. Optionally, the labeling information is related to the function that the slow-release device 20 can perform. For example, one type of labeling information may indicate that the slow-release device 20 has a sterilization function, while another type may indicate that it has a water softening function. The labeling information of different slow-release devices 20 can be distinguished by color for a more intuitive understanding.

[0067] As mentioned earlier, at least a portion of the slow-release functional device 20 (functional substance) dissolves upon contact with water, producing a dissolved product. Driven by the water flow, the dissolved product enters the garment processing chamber 201 and acts on the garment. The dissolved product can be a substance capable of sterilization, water softening, stain removal assistance, and fragrance / odor removal. Sterilization, water softening, stain removal assistance, and fragrance / odor removal are the functions of the slow-release functional device 20. The labeling information indicating the functions of the slow-release functional device 20 means that after reading the labeling information through the transparent section, the user can understand the functions of the slow-release functional device 20 and, based on this, determine whether to replace or remove the slow-release functional device 20 according to their own needs. Furthermore, the labeling section 217 facilitates the identification of the slow-release functional device 20 during the assembly stage and also allows the user to visually identify the slow-release functional device 20.

[0068] Understandably, different functional substances produce different dissolution products when they come into contact with water, thus producing different effects. Therefore, the labeling information is linked to the composition of the functional substances, and the labeling information can be marked according to the functional components of different substances.

[0069] In some implementations, the garment handling device 1000 includes at least two garment handling tubes and at least two door assemblies 100 for opening and closing the at least two garment handling tubes, wherein the slow-release functional devices 20 on the at least two door assemblies 100 may be different or the same.

[0070] In some implementation schemes, the functional substance of the slow-release device 20 differs for different garment treatment drums. Different functional substances result in different effects of the slow-release device 20, thus enabling different garment treatment drums to achieve different garment treatment results.

[0071] In some implementation schemes, the garment processing device 1000 includes at least two garment processing drums, for example, arranged side by side. The left drum is used to process small, non-intimate garments such as socks, and the corresponding slow-release function device 20 contains a bactericidal substance. The right drum is used to process small, intimate garments such as underwear, and the corresponding slow-release function device 20 contains a substance that removes bacteria, blood stains, or assists in washing. By configuring at least a portion of the door 11 to be transparent, and by providing a label on the slow-release function device 20, for example, the label on the left drum is blue and the label on the right drum is pink, the user can be reminded that the left and right drums are used for different garment processing, thus avoiding the use of the wrong garment processing drum and achieving true zoned washing.

[0072] This design allows the garment processing device 1000 to offer more diverse garment processing modes, enriching user choices. Users can select different garment processing tubes according to their own needs to process their garments, thus improving the user experience.

[0073] In one embodiment, the protruding structure 13 includes an inclined portion 131 and a water-guiding portion 132. The inclined portion 131 is used to receive water flow, and the water-guiding portion 132 is at least partially located below the inclined portion 131 to guide water flow or water and dissolved products. The inclined portion 131 has a receiving space 1311, and the mounting shell 21 is installed in the receiving space 1311. By installing the mounting shell 21 in the receiving space 1311, it is not only convenient to position and install the mounting shell 21 during assembly, but also to improve the stability of the slow-release function device 20 and prevent damage to the mounting shell 21 from water flow impact or clothing agitation. At least a portion of the mounting shell 21 with a water outlet is exposed outside the receiving space 1311, facilitating water inflow and the outflow of water and dissolved products into the clothing processing chamber 201.

[0074] The accommodating space 1311 has an opening 1314, and the mounting shell 21 can be installed along... Figure 2 The installation direction S shown is installed into the receiving space 1311. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the inclined portion 131 protrudes from the surface of the inclined portion 131 toward the outer side 16 of the door to form the receiving space 1311. The protrusion on the surface of the inclined portion 131 forms the opening of the receiving space 1311. In this way, the inner wall of the receiving space 1311 is continuous with the surface of the inclined portion 131, which has good integrity and avoids water leakage. The protruding structure 13 forming the receiving space 1311 in this way is easy to process, has fewer parts, and has high structural integrity, which is conducive to improving production efficiency.

[0075] The mounting housing 21 is detachably connected to the inner wall of the receiving space 1311 to facilitate the removal and replacement of the slow-release function device 20. Optionally, the mounting housing 21 is snap-fitted, screwed, glued, or magnetically connected to the inner wall of the receiving space 1311; this embodiment of the application does not limit this. For example, as shown... Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 10 As shown, the two opposite inner walls of the accommodating space 1311 are respectively provided with slots 15, and the two ends of the mounting shell 21 are respectively provided with elastic buckles 216, which are engaged in the slots 15. Alternatively, the inner walls of the accommodating space 1311 can be provided with elastic buckles 216, while the two ends of the mounting shell 21 are provided with slots 15, and the elastic buckles 216 are engaged in the slots 15.

[0076] Combination Figure 4 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 9 In one embodiment, one surface of the inclined portion 131 is inclined from the outer side 16 of the door towards the clothing processing cavity 201, and at least a portion of the opening of the receiving space 1311 is formed on this surface of the inclined portion 131. The inclined portion 131 also has a water receiving surface 1312 located above the receiving space 1311. Specifically, the water receiving surface 1312 may be located above the opening of the receiving space 1311, and in a downward direction, the water receiving surface 1312 is inclined from the door frame 12 towards the clothing processing cavity 201, so that the water receiving surface 1312 is oriented towards the water inlet of the clothing processing cavity 201. The inclined water receiving surface 1312 can guide the water located on the water receiving surface 1312 downward to the receiving space 1311, facilitating the water flow into the mounting cavity 215 through the water inlet.

[0077] In one embodiment, the mounting shell 21 is spaced apart from at least a portion of the bottom wall 1313 of the receiving space 1311. The mounting shell 21 has at least two water inlets, including a first water inlet 213 and a second water inlet 214. The first water inlet 213 is disposed toward the water inlet, and the second water inlet 214 is disposed toward the bottom wall 1313 of the receiving space 1311.

[0078] Optionally, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first water inlet 213 is provided on the top cover 212 of the mounting shell 21, and the second water inlet 214 is provided on the side of the mounting shell body 211. The first water inlet 213 facing the water inlet facilitates the flow of water into the mounting cavity 215, and the second water inlet 214 facing the bottom wall 1313 of the receiving space 1311 facilitates the flow of the mixture of water and dissolved products into the receiving space 1311.

[0079] Optionally, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4The shell surface of the top cover 212 enclosing the first water inlet 213 and the water receiving surface 1312 are inclined approximately the same in the vertical direction. "Approximately the same" means that the difference between the angle between the shell surface of the top cover 212 enclosing the first water inlet 213 and the angle between the water receiving surface 1312 and the vertical direction is between 0° and 5°, or the angle between the shell surface of the top cover 212 enclosing the first water inlet 213 and the vertical direction is the same as the angle between the water receiving surface 1312 and the vertical direction. This ensures that the top cover 212 and the water receiving surface 1312 have the same orientation, facilitating the collection of water flowing from the inlet and ensuring that water can enter the mounting cavity 215 through the first water inlet 213 to contact the functional substance and produce dissolved products.

[0080] Furthermore, the shell surface of the top cover 212 enclosing the first water inlet 213 is on the same plane as the water receiving surface 1312. This ensures that the shell surface of the top cover 212 and the water receiving surface 1312 have the same degree of inclination relative to the vertical direction. This not only facilitates the first water inlet 213 in receiving incoming water, but also allows water flowing down from the water receiving surface 1312 to flow smoothly to the top cover 212 and into the mounting cavity 215 from the first water inlet 213. In addition, this makes the surface of the inclined portion 131 flatter, improving the overall appearance of the door 10.

[0081] The upper edge of the top cover 212 is flush with the lower edge of the water receiving surface 1312, so that the transition of the shell surface from the water receiving surface 1312 to the top cover 212 forming the first water outlet 213 is smooth, avoiding the top cover 212 from blocking the water flow and improving the smoothness of water diversion of the inclined part 131.

[0082] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the mounting shell 21 also has a third water inlet 218, which is located on the opposite side of the second water inlet 214. When the mounting shell 21 is installed in the receiving space 1311, the third water inlet 218 is positioned opposite to the inner wall of the receiving space 1311 near the water receiving surface 1312. There is a gap between the mounting shell 21 and the inner wall of the receiving space 1311 near the water receiving surface 1312, through which water flowing down from the water receiving surface 1312 can flow into the mounting cavity 215 via the gap and the third water inlet 218, thereby making the water inlet and outlet paths of the mounting shell 21 more comprehensive.

[0083] exist Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, water flows towards the inlet surface along the inlet direction T. A portion of the water flows along the first path T1, i.e., from the water receiving surface 1312 to the gap between the mounting shell 21 and the inner wall of the accommodating space 1311 near the water receiving surface 1312. From this gap, it flows into the mounting cavity 215 through the third water outlet 218. Another portion of the water flows along the second path T2, from the water receiving surface 1312 through the first water outlet 213 into the mounting cavity 215. Water and dissolved products flow out from the third water outlet 218 to the bottom wall 1313 of the accommodating space 1311, and are guided by the bottom wall 1313 of the accommodating space 1311 in the outlet direction O to enter the clothing processing cavity 201.

[0084] Of course, the mixture of water and dissolved products can also flow out through the third water outlet 218 and flow along the inner wall of the receiving space 1311 to the bottom wall 1313 of the receiving space 1311 through the aforementioned gap, and finally converge into the guide channel 14 to flow out, increasing the discharge path of the dissolved products, thereby improving the discharge efficiency of the dissolved products.

[0085] In some embodiments, the bottom wall 1313 of the receiving space 1311 has a plurality of first guide channels 141, which are spaced apart along the length of the housing 22 and extend in a direction close to the opening of the receiving space 1311. The second water outlet 214 is disposed facing the first guide channels 141. The plurality of guide channels can guide and channel the water or mixture flowing out of the second water outlet 214, thereby improving the uniformity and stability of the fluid flow.

[0086] Furthermore, the water guiding section 132 has a plurality of second guiding channels 142 extending in the vertical direction, and the plurality of second guiding channels 142 are connected one-to-one with the plurality of first guiding channels 141 to form a guiding channel 14. The first guiding channels 141 guide water or mixture from the second water outlet 214 to the second guiding channels 142, and the second guiding channels 142 are used to guide water or mixture to the clothing processing chamber 201 below the door body 10. Thus, the guiding channel 14 formed by the connection of the first guiding channels 141 and the second guiding channels 142 can guide the water or mixture flowing out of the second water outlet 214, prevent water or mixture from accumulating in the receiving space 1311, and improve the stability and uniformity of fluid flow.

[0087] In one embodiment, the protruding structure 13 includes a plurality of guide ribs 133, which are spaced apart along the length of the housing 22 and extend from the bottom wall 1313 of the accommodating space 1311 to the water guiding portion 132. A flow guiding channel 14 is formed between adjacent guide ribs 133. Optionally, the top surface of the guide ribs 133 is undulating along their extension direction to improve their flow guiding effect. The protruding structure 13 is an integral structure, with the guide ribs 133 integrally formed with the rest of the protruding structure 13, improving structural integrity, facilitating production, and increasing production efficiency.

[0088] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing 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 or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this application. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0089] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A door assembly for opening and closing the garment processing chamber of a garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The door has an inner side communicating with the clothing processing cavity and an outer side opposite to the inner side. as well as A slow-release device is installed inside the door. At least a portion of the slow-release device dissolves in water to form a solution product, which enters the clothing treatment chamber along with the water. At least a portion of the door is configured to be transparent so that the slow-release device can be observed from the outside of the door.

2. The door assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The door body includes: Door frame; and A protruding structure is connected to the door frame, and at least a portion of the protruding structure protrudes into the garment processing cavity relative to the door frame; The inner side of the door body includes the inner side of the door frame and the inner side of the protruding structure, and the slow-release function device is installed on the inner side of the door frame and / or the inner side of the protruding structure.

3. The door assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The protruding structure has a transparent portion that projects along the front-to-back direction, and at least a portion of the projection of the slow-release functional device coincides with the projection of the transparent portion.

4. The door assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The sustained-release device has an identification section disposed opposite to the transparent section, and the identification section has identification information; The identification information includes at least one of text, symbols, colors, and graphics.

5. The door assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The protruding structure has a receiving space, and the slow-release functional device is installed in the receiving space and partially exposed outside the receiving space.

6. The door assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The sustained-release device also includes: Functional substances; and The mounting shell is used to install the sustained-release functional device in the receiving space and to define the mounting cavity, wherein the functional substance is disposed in the mounting cavity, and the mounting shell also has a water outlet communicating with the mounting cavity; Water can come into contact with the functional substance through the water inlet, and the outer surface of the mounting shell is provided with an identification part that can be observed from the outside of the door.

7. The door assembly as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting housing has at least two water inlets located on different sides of the mounting housing, and at least one water inlet is used for water inlet and at least one water inlet is used for water and dissolved products outlet.

8. The door assembly as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting housing includes: The main body of the mounting shell is connected to the door body and has an opening on one side; A top cover that fits over the opening of the mounting housing body to define the mounting cavity together with the mounting housing body; At least one of the top cover and the mounting shell body has the water inlet.

9. The door assembly as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The top cover is provided with one of the water inlets, and the marking part is located on the outer surface of the mounting shell body on the side opposite to the top cover.

10. The door assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The sustained-release device is spaced apart from at least a portion of the bottom wall of the containing space, and the bottom wall of the containing space has a plurality of first guide channels, which are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction.

11. The door assembly as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, The protrusion structure further includes: The water guiding section is located at least partially below the containing space and has a plurality of second guiding channels extending in the vertical direction, wherein the plurality of second guiding channels and the plurality of first guiding channels are connected one by one to form a guiding channel.

12. The door assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The protrusion structure also has: The water-receiving surface is at least partially located above the accommodating space, and is inclined from the door frame toward the clothing processing cavity in a top-to-bottom direction.

13. The door assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The sustained-release device is detachably connected to the door body; and / or The slow-release function device is connected to the door body by snap-fit, screw-fit, adhesive, or magnetic attraction.

14. The door assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, 10 to 13, characterized in that, The sustained-release device includes: The housing has a receiving cavity and a water passage communicating with the receiving cavity; and A functional substance is disposed in the accommodating cavity. At least a portion of the functional substance dissolves in water to form the dissolved product. The dissolved product can enter the clothing treatment cavity through the water passage.

15. The door assembly as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that, The housing has a circumferential side surface located between its two ends in the length direction. The circumferential side surface is spaced apart from the door body. A plurality of water passage holes are located on the circumferential side surface and are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the housing.

16. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The main body has a clothing processing chamber; and The door assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the door assembly is movably connected to the main body to open and close the garment handling cavity.

17. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 16, characterized in that, The main body includes at least a first clothing processing tube and a second clothing processing tube, the volume of the first clothing processing tube is smaller than the volume of the second clothing processing tube, and the door assembly is at least used to open and close the clothing processing chamber of the first clothing processing tube.

18. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 17, characterized in that, The main body includes at least two first clothing processing cylinders, the at least two first clothing processing cylinders are located above the second clothing processing cylinders, and at least two door assemblies are respectively used to open and close the clothing processing chambers of at least two first clothing processing cylinders; The effectiveness of the slow-release function device varies depending on the type of the first garment processing tube.

19. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 16, characterized in that, The garment processing chamber has a water inlet; wherein the water inlet is configured to discharge water toward the inside of the door; and / or, the water inlet is located above the inside of the door.

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