Clothes dryer

Abstract

This utility model provides a clothes dryer, relating to the field of drying equipment technology. It includes a housing, a condenser chamber, and a water storage chamber. The water storage chamber is detachably installed on the outside of the housing. A first opening is provided at the bottom of the housing, connecting the inner and outer sides of the housing. From the outside to the inside, a first fan and a heating element are sequentially arranged at the first opening. The heating element heats the incoming air, thus drying clothes suspended inside the cavity. The condenser chamber is located at the top of the housing and includes an air inlet, an air outlet, a condensation component, and a water storage box. The condensation component condenses the air, and the condensate is collected in the water storage box. The water storage chamber is installed on the outside of the housing and has an exhaust pipe connected to the air outlet. A drain pipe connects the water storage box and the water storage chamber. In this way, the saturated water vapor generated during drying will not enter the indoor air, but will only form an internal circulation within the dryer, ensuring the dryness of the indoor air.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying equipment technology, and in particular to a clothes dryer. Background Technology

[0002] The existing clothes dryer products on the market mainly have a heating element module at the bottom, which blows hot air upwards, drying the clothes while the hot air enters the indoor air.

[0003] During the humid season in southern China and the plum rain season in Zhejiang, hot air enters the room and mixes with the cool indoor air, producing a large amount of water vapor and mist. While drying clothes, this leads to increased indoor humidity, affecting indoor air quality. The water vapor also makes it easier for mold and other harmful substances to grow. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a clothes dryer that solves the technical problem in existing clothes dryers where moisture is released into the air, affecting indoor air quality and easily breeding harmful substances. The various technical effects of the preferred technical solution among the many technical solutions provided by this utility model are detailed below.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: This utility model provides a clothes dryer, comprising: The housing has a cavity for hanging clothes inside, and a first opening at the bottom of the housing. The first opening connects the inner and outer sides of the housing so that outside air can enter the cavity through the first opening. A first fan and a heating element are arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside of the first opening. A condensation chamber is located on the top of the shell. The condensation chamber is equipped with an air inlet, an air outlet, a condensation component, and a water storage box. The air inlet is located on the first side of the condensation chamber, and the air outlet is located on the second side of the condensation chamber. The condensation component is installed inside the condensation chamber to condense the air, and the condensate is collected in the water storage box. A water storage tank is installed on the outside of the shell. The water storage tank is connected to an exhaust pipe, which is connected to an air outlet. An exhaust fan is installed at the air outlet. A drainage pipe connects the water storage box and the water storage tank.

[0006] Preferably, the condensation assembly includes condensation fins, heat insulation sheets, semiconductor cooling sheets, heat sinks, and a cooling fan connected in sequence. Air vents are provided at both ends of the housing. The peripheral surface of the heat sink contacts the inner periphery of the condensation chamber to form a seal. The cooling fan is connected to the air vents.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the condensation chamber is provided with a step, the condensation fins are provided on the first step surface, the water storage box is provided on the second step surface, the height of the first step surface is higher than the height of the second step surface, the first step surface and the second step surface are inclined to transition, the two ends of the water storage box are in contact with the inclined surface, and are provided with a second opening, so that the condensate enters the water storage box through the second opening along the inclined surface.

[0008] Preferably, the water storage tank is equipped with an ice crystal box.

[0009] Preferably, the opening includes a first connecting segment and a second connecting segment connected to each other. The first connecting segment is used to house the first fan and the heating element, and the second connecting segment is inclined and configured as a ring structure.

[0010] Preferably, there are two air inlets, and the air inlets correspond to the condensation assembly.

[0011] Preferably, a clothes rack is provided at the top of the cavity.

[0012] Preferably, the housing is provided with a first inlet, and the position of the first inlet is provided with an opening door that can be opened and closed.

[0013] The technical solution provided in this application document has the following beneficial effects: This utility model provides a clothes dryer, including a shell, a condenser chamber, and a water storage chamber. The water storage chamber is detachably installed on the outside of the shell. The shell has a cavity for hanging clothes. The condenser chamber is installed in the cavity of the shell. The bottom of the shell has a first opening that connects the inside and outside of the shell, so that outside air can enter the cavity through the first opening. To facilitate the smooth entry of air into the cavity, a first fan and a heating element are arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside at the first opening. The heating element heats the outside air and also raises the temperature of the cavity, thus drying the clothes hanging in the cavity.

[0014] The condenser chamber is located at the top of the shell. It is equipped with an air inlet, an air outlet, a condensation component, and a water storage box. The air inlet is located on the first side of the condenser chamber, and the air outlet is located on the second side. The first and second sides of the condenser chamber are arranged opposite each other to facilitate airflow. The condensation component inside the condenser chamber condenses the air, and the condensate is collected in the water storage box. An exhaust fan is installed at the air outlet to accelerate airflow.

[0015] The water storage tank is installed on the outside of the shell, specifically at the bottom of the shell. The water storage tank is connected to an exhaust pipe, which is connected to the air outlet. This allows the water vapor flowing out of the air outlet to be cooled, pre-cooling the saturated water vapor before it flows into the water storage tank. At the same time, a drain pipe connects the water storage box and the water storage tank, allowing the water in the water storage box to be drained into the water storage tank.

[0016] With this setup, the saturated water vapor generated during drying will not enter the indoor air, but will only form an internal circulation within the dryer, ensuring the dryness of the indoor air. Even when there is a large temperature difference between the inside and outside of the dryer, it can still ensure that condensation will not form outdoors, thus avoiding the generation of harmful substances such as mold. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clothes dryer provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram showing the location of the condenser chamber according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of a condensation chamber according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram showing another side of the condensation chamber according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the internal structure of a condensation chamber according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Shell; 11. First fan; 12. Heating element; 13. First opening; 131. First connecting section; 132. Second connecting section; 14. Clothes hanging rod; 2. Condensation chamber; 21. Air inlet; 22. Condensation fins; 23. Heat insulation sheet; 24. Heat sink; 25. Exhaust fan; 26. Air outlet; 27. Water storage box; 28. Cooling fan; 29. ​​First stepped surface; 20. Second stepped surface; 3. Water storage chamber; 31. Exhaust duct; 32. Drainage duct; 33. Ice crystal box. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0021] This specific embodiment provides a clothes dryer that solves the technical problem in the prior art where moisture is emitted into the air from the clothes dryer, affecting indoor air quality and easily breeding harmful substances.

[0022] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the embodiments shown below do not limit the scope of the utility model as described in the claims. Additionally, the complete contents of the structures represented in the following embodiments are not limited to those necessary for the solution of the utility model as described in the claims.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a clothes dryer, including a shell 1, a condenser chamber 2, and a water storage chamber 3. The water storage chamber 3 is detachably installed on the outside of the shell 1. The shell 1 has a cavity for hanging clothes. The condenser chamber 2 is installed in the cavity of the shell 1. The bottom of the shell 1 has a first opening 13, which connects the inner and outer sides of the shell 1 so that outside air can enter the cavity through the first opening 13. In order to facilitate the smooth entry of air into the cavity, a first fan 11 and a heating element 12 are arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside of the first opening 13. The heating element 12 heats the outside air and also raises the temperature of the cavity, so that the clothes hanging in the cavity are dried.

[0024] The condenser chamber 2 is located on the top of the shell 1. The condenser chamber 2 is equipped with an air inlet 21, an air outlet 26, a condensation component, and a water storage box 27. The air inlet 21 is located on the first side of the condenser chamber 2, and the air outlet 26 is located on the second side of the condenser chamber 2. The first and second sides of the condenser chamber 2 are arranged opposite each other to facilitate air flow. The condensation component is installed inside the condenser chamber 2 to condense the air, and the condensate is collected in the water storage box 27. An exhaust fan 25 is installed at the air outlet 26 to accelerate air flow.

[0025] The water storage tank 3 is installed on the outside of the shell 1. Specifically, the water storage tank 3 is located at the lower part of the shell 1. The water storage tank 3 is connected to the exhaust pipe 31, which is connected to the air outlet 26. This facilitates the cooling of the water vapor flowing out of the air outlet 26, pre-cooling the saturated water vapor before it flows into the water storage tank 3. At the same time, the drain pipe 32 connects the water storage box 27 and the water storage tank 3, which facilitates the drainage of water in the water storage box 27 into the water storage tank 3.

[0026] With this setup, the saturated water vapor generated during drying will not enter the indoor air, but will only form an internal circulation within the dryer, ensuring the dryness of the indoor air. Even when there is a large temperature difference between the inside and outside of the dryer, it can still ensure that condensation will not form outdoors, thus avoiding the generation of harmful substances such as mold.

[0027] The internal circulation system allows hot and humid air to flow within the cavity of the casing 1 without spreading outwards, thus affecting the indoor environment, especially temperature and humidity.

[0028] Further optimization of the design: the condensation assembly includes a condenser fin 22, a heat insulation plate 23, a thermoelectric cooler, a heat sink 24, and a cooling fan 28 connected in sequence. Air vents are provided at both ends of the housing 1. The circumference of the heat sink 24 contacts the inner circumference of the condensation chamber 2 to form a seal, thus preventing saturated water vapor from diffusing outwards. During operation, a thermoelectric cooler is placed between the heat insulation plate 23 and the heat sink 24. The thermoelectric cooler simultaneously releases and absorbs heat; the heat release power is positively correlated with the heat absorption power and negatively correlated with temperature. Therefore, the heat release end needs to be connected to the heat sink 24 for heat dissipation via the fan 28 to ensure operating efficiency. Meanwhile, the heat absorption end is connected to the condenser fin 22, which condenses the exhausted hot and humid air.

[0029] To further optimize the design, a step is provided at the bottom of the condensation chamber 2 to facilitate the collection of condensed water. The area between two adjacent steps is an inclined surface. Specifically, the condensation fins 22 are set on the first step surface 29, and the water storage box 27 is set on the second step surface 20. The height of the first step surface 29 is higher than the height of the second step surface 20. In this way, the water condensed by the condensation fins 22 can flow along the first step surface 29 and the inclined surface to the second step surface 20. To facilitate water collection, both ends of the water storage box 27 are in contact with the inclined surface and are provided with a second opening. The condensed water flows along the inclined surface and enters the water storage box 27 through the second opening.

[0030] To further optimize the design, an ice crystal box 33 is installed inside the water storage tank 3 to facilitate the cooling of water vapor in the condensation exhaust pipe 31. The ice crystal box 33 cools the water entering the water storage tank 3, thereby condensing the gaseous water into liquid water. At the same time, a vent is provided on the top of the water storage tank 3 to facilitate air circulation.

[0031] To further optimize the design, in order to facilitate the smooth entry of air into the housing 1, and to ensure that the humidity in the cavity inside the housing 1 does not affect the heating element 12, the opening 13 includes a first connecting section 131 and a second connecting section 132 connected together. The first connecting section 131 is equipped with the first fan 11 and the heating element 12, and the second connecting section 132 is inclined and designed as a ring structure. This can prevent water droplets from falling on the heating element 12, thereby extending the service life of the heating element 12 and the first fan 11.

[0032] To further optimize the design, in order to increase the air intake of the condenser chamber 2, two air inlets 21 are provided, and the positions of the air inlets 21 are aligned with the condensation components. Specifically, the air inlets 21 are aligned with the condensation fins 22, which facilitates the condensation fins 22 to directly condense the saturated water vapor that enters the condenser chamber 2 from the cavity of the shell 1.

[0033] To further optimize the design, a clothes hanging rod 14 is provided at the top of the cavity inside the housing 1 for convenient hanging of clothes.

[0034] To further optimize the design, in order to facilitate people placing clothes inside the housing 1, a first inlet is provided on the housing 1, and an opening door that can be opened and closed is provided at the position of the first inlet. When the opening door is open, people can take out or put in clothes, and when the opening door is closed, the clothes can be dried.

[0035] In addition, a temperature sensor is installed inside the housing 1 for convenient temperature control, and a control component is installed on the housing 1. The control component is electrically connected to the heating element 12 and the temperature sensor. A preset temperature value is set on the control component, which can control the temperature inside the housing 1.

[0036] Specifically, the first fan 11 draws air into the dryer, the heating element 12 heats the air, and the air rises into the dryer to dry some of the clothes inside. While drying the clothes, the hot air absorbs the moisture on the clothes and becomes saturated water vapor. The saturated water vapor continues to rise and enters the condenser chamber 2 through the air inlet 21. The condenser fins 22 inside the condenser chamber 2 start to work, instantly converting the incoming saturated water vapor into liquid water. At the same time as the condenser fins work, the heat insulation plate 23 and the heat sink 24 work together with the cooling fan 28 to cool down the condenser fins 22 and ensure that the condenser fins 22 can work continuously for a long time. After saturated water vapor enters the condenser chamber 2, some of it condenses into liquid water, dripping into the water storage box 27 and then flowing into the water storage chamber 3 through the drain pipe 32. The remaining water vapor enters the water storage chamber 3 through the exhaust fan 25 and exhaust pipe 31. The water storage chamber 3 contains an ice crystal box 33, which condenses any remaining saturated water vapor a second time, turning it back into liquid water, which is then stored in the water storage chamber 3. In this way, the saturated water vapor generated during drying does not enter the indoor air; it only forms an internal circulation within the dryer, ensuring the indoor air remains dry. Even when there is a large temperature difference between the inside and outside of the dryer, it still prevents condensation from forming outdoors, thus avoiding the growth of mold and other harmful substances.

[0037] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., used herein to indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are merely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component 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 this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] In this description, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

[0040] It is understood that the same or similar parts in the above embodiments can be referred to each other, and the content not described in detail in some embodiments can be referred to the same or similar content in other embodiments. The multiple solutions provided in this application contain their own basic solutions, are independent of each other, and do not restrict each other, but they can also be combined with each other without conflict to achieve multiple effects.

[0041] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A clothes dryer characterized by, include: The housing (1) has a cavity for hanging clothes inside. The bottom of the housing (1) has a first opening (13) that connects the inside and outside of the housing (1) so that the outside wind can enter the cavity through the first opening (13). The first fan (11) and the heating element (12) are arranged in sequence from the outside to the inside of the first opening (13). A condenser chamber (2) is located on the top of the shell (1). The condenser chamber (2) is provided with an air inlet (21), an air outlet (26), a condensation component, and a water storage box (27). The air inlet (21) is located on the first side of the condenser chamber (2), and the air outlet (26) is located on the second side of the condenser chamber (2). The condensation component is installed inside the condenser chamber (2) to condense the air, and the condensed water is collected in the water storage box (27). Water storage tank (3) is installed on the outside of the shell (1). The water storage tank (3) is connected to an exhaust pipe (31). The exhaust pipe (31) is connected to the air outlet (26). An exhaust fan (25) is provided at the position of the air outlet (26). A drain pipe (32) connects the water storage box (27) and the water storage tank (3).

2. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The condensation assembly includes a condensation fin (22), a heat insulation plate (23), a semiconductor cooling plate, a heat sink (24), and a cooling fan (28) connected in sequence. Air vents are provided at both ends of the housing (1). The circumferential surface of the heat sink (24) contacts the inner circumference of the condensation chamber (2) to form a seal. The cooling fan (28) is connected to the air vents.

3. The clothes dryer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the condensation chamber (2) is provided with a step, the condensation fins (22) are provided on the first step surface (29), and the water storage box (27) is provided on the second step surface (20). The height of the first step surface (29) is higher than the height of the second step surface (20). The first step surface (29) and the second step surface (20) are inclined to transition. The two ends of the water storage box (27) are in contact with the inclined surface and are provided with a second opening. The condensate flows along the inclined surface and enters the water storage box (27) through the second opening.

4. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, An ice crystal box (33) is installed inside the water storage tank (3).

5. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening (13) includes a first connecting segment (131) and a second connecting segment (132) connected to each other. The first connecting segment (131) is provided with the first fan (11) and the heating element (12). The second connecting segment (132) is provided with an inclined setting and is configured as a ring structure.

6. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two air inlets (21), and each air inlet (21) corresponds to a condenser assembly.

7. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A clothes rack (14) is provided at the top of the cavity.

8. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a first inlet, and an opening door that can be opened and closed is provided at the position of the first inlet.

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