Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The clothes processing device provided by the embodiment of the present application comprises a drum assembly, a drying pipeline and a pipeline assembly, the pipeline assembly comprises a liquid inlet pipe and at least two branch pipes, the branch pipes are communicated to the liquid inlet pipe, at least one of the branch pipes is communicated to the processing cavity, and at least one of the branch pipes is communicated to the drying pipeline. The clothes processing device provided by the embodiment of the present application is designed through the liquid inlet pipe and the pipeline assembly with multiple branch pipes, only one set of liquid inlet structure is relied on to simultaneously meet the liquid supply requirement of the processing cavity and the cleaning requirement of the drying pipeline, the traditional multiple water inlet valve design is omitted, the hardware cost and the control logic complexity are greatly reduced. During cleaning, the cleaning medium or clean water can be accurately supplied to the processing cavity, and the washing effect is ensured; after drying, the liquid can be supplied to the drying pipeline through the branch pipe to clean the lint, the pipeline is prevented from being blocked, the drying efficiency and the equipment service life are improved, the cost is reduced, the control and the function are simplified, and the practicality is high.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, washing machines often adopt a multi-inlet valve solution. Although this solution can meet the needs of multi-path water supply, there is room for optimization in terms of hardware cost and structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This section of the application is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device, comprising: A roller assembly having a processing cavity formed therein; A drying pipe is connected to the drum assembly and communicates with the processing chamber; A piping assembly including an inlet pipe and at least two branch pipes connected to the inlet pipe, wherein at least one branch pipe is connected to the processing chamber and at least one branch pipe is connected to the drying pipe.

[0006] In some embodiments, the branch pipe connected to the processing chamber is a liquid supply pipe, and the branch pipe connected to the drying pipe is a rinsing pipe; When liquid is introduced through the inlet pipe, the flow rate of liquid output through the supply pipe is greater than the flow rate of liquid output through the flushing pipe.

[0007] In some embodiments, the diameter of the flushing tube is smaller than the diameter of the supply tube.

[0008] In some embodiments, the end of the supply pipe that is connected to the inlet pipe is a first connection end, and the angle between the first connection end and the inlet pipe is a first angle. The end of the flushing pipe that is connected to the inlet pipe is a second connection end, and the angle between the second connection end and the inlet pipe is a second angle. The first angle is greater than the second angle.

[0009] In some embodiments, the pipe assembly further includes: A connecting element, the connecting element including an inlet and at least two outlets, the inlet pipe being connected to the inlet, and each branch pipe being connected to one of the outlets; The first control valve is installed on the inlet pipe.

[0010] In some embodiments, the pipe assembly further includes: A baffle is provided at the output port that is connected to the flushing pipe.

[0011] In some embodiments, the pipe assembly further includes: The second control valve is located at the output port connected to the flushing pipe.

[0012] In some embodiments, the garment handling apparatus further includes: The first spray head is disposed on the roller assembly, with its output end facing the processing chamber, and the output end of the liquid supply pipe is connected to the first spray head.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first spray head is disposed at one end of the roller assembly away from the drying duct.

[0014] In some embodiments, there are multiple first spray heads, and each spray head is connected to one of the liquid supply pipes.

[0015] In some embodiments, the garment processing apparatus further includes a hot air supply pipe connected to the roller assembly for supplying airflow to the processing chamber, wherein the airflow that has completed heat exchange is discharged through the drying pipe.

[0016] In some embodiments, the drying pipe includes: The drying pipe body is connected to the outer cylinder of the roller assembly, or is integrally formed with the outer cylinder of the roller assembly; A cover plate is connected to the drying pipe body, and the cover plate and the drying pipe body enclose a channel; The at least one of the branch pipes is connected to the cover plate.

[0017] In some embodiments, the drying pipe includes: A second spray head is connected to the cover plate, and at least one of the branch pipes is connected to the second spray head.

[0018] In some embodiments, the drying pipe further includes: A flushing port is provided on the cover plate; A cap is provided to seal the flushing port.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects: The garment processing device provided in this application includes a drum assembly, a drying pipe, and a pipe assembly. During use, the garments to be washed can be placed inside the processing chamber of the drum assembly, and liquid is supplied to the processing chamber through the liquid inlet pipe. During the washing stage, liquid containing a cleaning medium is first supplied to the processing chamber, followed by clean water during the washing and rinsing processes. After cleaning, the drying assembly provides heat to the drum assembly. After heat exchange between the hot air and the garments, the hot air carries moisture and is discharged through the drying pipe. During this process, the hot air may carry fine lint, which may adhere to the inner wall of the drying pipe. After cleaning the garments, liquid is supplied through the liquid inlet pipe, and the liquid is supplied to the drying pipe through branch pipes to clean the drying pipe. Based on this, the garment processing device provided in this application, through its liquid inlet pipe combined with a multi-branch pipe pipe assembly design, simultaneously meets the liquid supply needs of the processing chamber and the cleaning needs of the drying pipe with only one liquid inlet structure, eliminating the need for traditional multi-inlet valve designs and significantly reducing hardware costs and control logic complexity. During washing, cleaning media or water can be precisely supplied to the processing chamber to ensure washing effect; after drying, liquid can be supplied to the drying pipe through branch pipe to clean lint, avoid pipe blockage, improve drying efficiency and equipment life, and take into account cost reduction, simplified control and functional optimization, making it highly practical.

[0020] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this application more obvious and understandable, the following are specific embodiments of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings: Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application, taken from one angle. Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of this application from another angle; Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application from another angle; Figure 4A schematic structural diagram of a garment processing device with its cover removed, provided in this application; Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a piping assembly of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a piping assembly of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of point C in the middle; Figure 8 A schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the piping assembly of a garment processing device according to another embodiment of this application; Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion of point D.

[0022] in, Figures 1 to 9 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows: 110 drum assembly, 120 drying pipe, 130 pipe assembly, 140 first spray head, 150 hot air supply pipe; 111 Outer cylinder, 112 Inner cylinder, 113 Door seal assembly; 121 Drying pipe body, 122 Cover plate, 123 Second spray head, 124 Flushing port, 125 Sealing cap; 131 Inlet pipe, 132 Branch pipe, 133 Connecting component, 134 Baffle, 135 Second control valve, 136 First control valve; 1321 Liquid supply tube, 1322 Flushing tube. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following description provides numerous specific details to offer a more thorough understanding of the technical solutions provided in this application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the technical solutions provided in this application can be implemented without one or more of these details.

[0024] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0025] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0026] In related technologies, washing machines often employ a multi-inlet valve solution. While this solution can meet the needs of multi-path water supply, there is room for optimization in terms of hardware cost and control logic. It has significant drawbacks: firstly, compared to a single inlet valve, the hardware cost of a multi-inlet valve is higher, increasing the overall manufacturing cost of the product; secondly, multi-inlet valves require more complex control logic, which not only increases the difficulty of controlling system design but may also increase the risk of equipment malfunction, hindering product cost-effectiveness and stable operation.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown in the embodiment of this application, a garment processing device is proposed, including: a roller assembly 110, in which a processing chamber is formed; a drying pipe 120, which is connected to the roller assembly 110 and communicates with the processing chamber; and a pipe assembly 130, which includes an inlet pipe 131 and at least two branch pipes 132, the branch pipes 132 being connected to the inlet pipe 131, wherein at least one branch pipe 132 is connected to the processing chamber and at least one branch pipe 132 is connected to the drying pipe 120.

[0028] The garment processing device provided in this application includes a drum assembly 110, a drying pipe 120, and a pipe assembly 130. Based on this, during use, the garments to be washed can be placed inside the processing chamber of the drum assembly 110, and then liquid is supplied to the processing chamber through the liquid inlet pipe 131. During the garment washing stage, liquid containing a cleaning medium can be supplied to the processing chamber first, and then clean water can be supplied to the processing chamber during the cleaning and rinsing process. After cleaning is completed, hot air can be supplied to the drum assembly 110 through the drying assembly. After the hot air exchanges heat with the garments, it can carry water vapor and be discharged through the drying pipe 120. During this process, the hot air may carry fine lint, which may adhere to the inner wall of the drying pipe 120. After the garments are cleaned, liquid can be supplied through the liquid inlet pipe 131, and the liquid is supplied to the drying pipe 120 through the branch pipe 132 to clean the drying pipe 120. Based on this, the garment processing equipment provided in this application embodiment uses a pipe assembly 130 with an inlet pipe 131 and multiple branch pipes 132. This single inlet structure simultaneously meets the liquid supply needs of the processing chamber and the cleaning needs of the drying pipe 120, eliminating the need for traditional multi-inlet valve designs and significantly reducing hardware costs and control logic complexity. During washing, cleaning media or clean water can be precisely supplied to the processing chamber to ensure washing results; after drying, liquid can be supplied to the drying pipe 120 through the branch pipes 132 to clean lint, preventing pipe blockage, improving drying efficiency and equipment lifespan. It balances cost reduction, simplified control, and functional optimization, making it highly practical.

[0029] In some examples, the roller assembly 110 may include an inner drum 112, an outer drum 111, and a door seal assembly 113. The inner drum 112 is disposed inside the outer drum 111, and the door seal assembly 113 is connected to the outer drum 111. A processing chamber is formed inside the inner drum 112 to accommodate the clothing to be processed.

[0030] It is understood that in the clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment, the drying pipe 120 is also connected to the processing chamber, and the liquid used to rinse the drying pipe 120 will eventually flow into the processing chamber. During the clothing washing process, even if some liquid flows into the processing chamber through the drying pipe 120, it will not affect the efficiency of clothing washing.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the branch pipe 132 connected to the processing chamber is a liquid supply pipe 1321, and the branch pipe 132 connected to the drying pipe 120 is a flushing pipe 1322; wherein, when liquid is input into the liquid inlet pipe 131, the liquid flow rate output through the liquid supply pipe 1321 is greater than the liquid flow rate output through the flushing pipe 1322.

[0032] This technical solution further provides a specific arrangement of multiple branch pipes 132. The liquid supply pipe 1321 and the rinsing pipe 1322 are respectively connected to the processing chamber and the drying pipe 120, and the liquid flow rate of the liquid supply pipe 1321 is greater than that of the rinsing pipe 1322, which combines functional adaptability and resource efficiency. On the one hand, it eliminates the need for traditional multi-inlet valves, and only uses a single liquid inlet pipe 131 with two types of branch pipes 132, which greatly reduces hardware costs and control complexity. On the other hand, the high flow rate design of the liquid supply pipe 1321 can meet the liquid demand during cleaning and rinsing in the processing chamber, ensuring the cleaning effect of clothes. The low flow rate of the rinsing pipe 1322 can accurately remove lint from the inner wall of the drying pipe 120, avoid blockage and maintain drying efficiency, while reducing liquid waste. This achieves the dual benefits of functional optimization and resource saving, improving the practicality and cost-effectiveness of the equipment.

[0033] In some embodiments, the diameter of the flushing pipe 1322 is smaller than the diameter of the supply pipe 1321.

[0034] This technical solution provides an arrangement of the flushing pipe 1322, where the diameter of the flushing pipe 1322 is smaller than that of the supply pipe 1321. Therefore, during use, after the liquid enters the pipe assembly 130 through the inlet pipe 131, it flows to both the supply pipe 1321 and the flushing pipe 1322. Because the diameter of the flushing pipe 1322 is smaller than that of the supply pipe 1321, under the same inlet pressure, more liquid flows from the larger-diameter supply pipe 1321 to the processing chamber, meeting the cleaning and rinsing requirements; a smaller amount of liquid flows from the smaller-diameter flushing pipe 1322 to the drying pipe 120, achieving pipe cleaning and distributing the liquid flow direction and flow rate as needed. This design eliminates the need for additional control components, achieving differentiated liquid flow distribution solely through pipe diameter differences, simplifying control logic and reducing hardware costs.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the end of the supply pipe 1321 connected to the inlet pipe 131 is the first connecting end, and the angle between the first connecting end and the inlet pipe 131 is the first angle. The end of the flushing pipe 1322 connected to the inlet pipe 131 is the second connecting end, and the angle between the second connecting end and the inlet pipe 131 is the second angle. The first angle is greater than the second angle. Figure 5 In the middle, A is the first included angle, and B is the second included angle.

[0036] This technical solution provides another arrangement of the supply pipe 1321 and the rinsing pipe 1322. In use, liquid is transported to the pipe assembly 130 via the inlet pipe 131, flowing to the first connection end of the supply pipe 1321 and the second connection end of the rinsing pipe 1322, respectively. Because the first angle between the first connection end of the supply pipe 1321 and the inlet pipe 1321 is greater than the second angle between the second connection end of the rinsing pipe 1322, under the same inlet pressure and flow path, liquid is more likely to flow towards the supply pipe 1321 with the larger angle, resulting in a larger flow rate to the processing chamber, meeting the cleaning and rinsing requirements. Simultaneously, a small amount of liquid flows to the rinsing pipe 1322 with the smaller angle, precisely delivered to the drying pipe 120, achieving pipe cleaning and completing the on-demand liquid distribution. This angle design eliminates the need for additional flow control elements, achieving flow differentiation between the supply pipe 1321 and the rinsing pipe 1322 solely through angle differences, simplifying the control logic and reducing hardware costs. A larger first angle ensures sufficient liquid supply to the processing chamber, guaranteeing effective cleaning of clothes; a smaller second angle allows for precise control of the flow rate in the rinsing pipe 1322, avoiding liquid waste, while effectively removing lint from the drying pipe 120, balancing functionality and resource economy, and improving the overall cost-effectiveness of the equipment.

[0037] Understandably, in order to ensure that the liquid supply pipe 1321 has a large flow rate, the first connection end of the liquid supply pipe 1321 can be arranged along the extension direction of the liquid inlet pipe 131, and the value of the second included angle can be from 30° to 90°.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the piping assembly 130 further includes: a connector 133, which includes an inlet and at least two outlets, an inlet pipe 131 connected to the inlet, and each branch pipe 132 connected to an outlet; and a first control valve 136 disposed on the inlet pipe 131.

[0039] In this technical solution, the pipeline assembly 130 also includes a connecting member 133 and a first control valve 136. When liquid supply or cleaning operations are required, the first control valve 136, which is installed on the inlet pipe 131, is opened, and the liquid is then transported through the inlet pipe 131 to the inlet port of the connecting member 133. The liquid entering the connecting member 133 is distributed to at least two outlet ports through its internal channels, and each outlet port is connected to a branch pipe 132. Among them, the branch pipe 132 connected to the processing chamber transports the liquid to the processing chamber to meet the liquid supply needs for washing and rinsing clothes; the branch pipe 132 connected to the drying pipeline 120 transports the liquid to the drying pipeline 120 to clean the inner wall of the pipeline and complete the diversion and transportation of liquid as needed.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the pipe assembly 130 further includes a baffle 134 disposed at the outlet communicating with the flushing pipe 1322.

[0041] In this technical solution, the pipeline assembly 130 may further include a baffle 134, which blocks a portion of the output port connected to the flushing pipe 1322. Liquid enters the inlet of the connecting member 133 via the inlet pipe 131. Within the connecting member 133, a baffle 134 is provided at the output port connected to the flushing pipe 1322. When liquid flows through, the baffle 134 obstructs the flow of liquid towards the flushing pipe 1322, allowing more liquid to preferentially flow through other output ports to the supply pipe 1321 to meet the processing chamber requirements. A small amount of liquid flows into the flushing pipe 1322 after being regulated by the baffle 134, cleaning and drying the pipeline 120. The baffle 134 requires no additional complex control components; it achieves liquid flow distribution solely through physical obstruction, simplifying the structure and reducing hardware and control costs. It can precisely limit the flow rate of the flushing pipe 1322 to avoid liquid waste, while ensuring that the liquid supply pipe 1321 delivers sufficient liquid to the treatment chamber to ensure the cleaning effect. It can also clean the drying pipe 120 with an appropriate amount of liquid, taking into account both functional practicality and resource economy, and improving the overall cost performance of the equipment.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 4 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the piping assembly 130 further includes a second control valve 135, which is disposed at an outlet communicating with the flushing pipe 1322.

[0043] In this technical solution, the pipeline assembly 130 may further include a second control valve 135. After the first control valve 136 of the inlet pipe 131 is opened, liquid enters the inlet port of the connector 133. When the drying pipeline 120 needs cleaning, the second control valve 135 is opened, and liquid flows into the flushing pipe 1322 through the corresponding outlet, achieving pipeline cleaning. When cleaning is not required, the second control valve 135 is closed, and liquid flows only through other outlets to the supply pipe 1321 to supply liquid to the processing chamber, meeting washing needs. The second control valve 135 can flexibly control the opening and closing of the flushing pipe 1322. It can be closed when cleaning is not required to avoid liquid waste, and opened for precise liquid supply when cleaning is required. This eliminates the need for complex structures, simplifies control logic, reduces hardware costs, and ensures stable liquid supply to the processing chamber and on-demand cleaning of the drying pipeline 120, improving equipment practicality. Furthermore, the flushing pipe 1322 and the supply pipe 1321 can at least share the inlet pipe 131, reducing the number and length of the inlet pipe 131 and lowering costs.

[0044] like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes: a first spray head 140, which is disposed on the roller assembly 110 with its output end facing the processing chamber, and the output end of the liquid supply pipe 1321 is connected to the first spray head 140.

[0045] In this technical solution, the garment processing equipment may further include a first spray head 140, which is connected to the output end of the liquid supply pipe 1321 and faces the processing chamber. This allows the liquid delivered by the liquid supply pipe 1321 to be accurately and evenly sprayed onto the garments inside the processing chamber through the spray head. This improves the contact efficiency between the liquid (including cleaning media or water) and the garments, ensuring that the cleaning media works effectively and the water rinses more thoroughly, thus guaranteeing the cleaning effect. Furthermore, this design eliminates the need for an additional complex liquid supply structure; optimized liquid supply can be achieved using the existing pipe assembly 130 without significantly increasing hardware costs.

[0046] In some embodiments, a first spray head 140 is arranged at one end of the roller assembly 110 away from the drying pipe 120; there are multiple first spray heads 140, and each spray head is connected to a liquid supply pipe 1321.

[0047] This technical solution further provides an arrangement of the first spray head 140. The first spray head 140 is positioned at the end of the drum assembly 110 away from the drying pipe 120, which prevents liquid from splashing into the drying pipe 120 during liquid supply and affecting the drying function, ensuring the independent and stable operation of each module of the equipment. Simultaneously, the design of multiple first spray heads 140 each connected to a liquid supply pipe 1321 allows for uniform spraying of liquid into the processing chamber from different positions, significantly increasing the contact coverage between the cleaning medium or water and the clothes, ensuring more thorough cleaning and rinsing, and optimizing the washing effect.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment processing equipment further includes a hot air supply pipe 150, which is connected to the roller assembly 110 and is used to supply airflow to the processing chamber. The airflow that has completed heat exchange is discharged through the drying pipe 120.

[0049] In this technical solution, the garment processing equipment may further include a hot air supply pipe 150. When the garment processing equipment is running, if it is necessary to dry the clothes, the hot air supply pipe 150 will supply airflow into the processing chamber of the roller assembly 110. The airflow will come into full contact with the clothes to be dried in the processing chamber, complete heat exchange, and absorb the moisture in the clothes to become humid airflow. Subsequently, the humid airflow will flow along the drying pipe 120 connected to the processing chamber, and finally be discharged outside the equipment through the drying pipe 120, realizing the cycle of garment drying and moisture discharge. During this process, the pipe assembly 130 will supply liquid for cleaning as needed to ensure the orderly connection between drying and cleaning functions.

[0050] In some examples, the garment processing equipment also includes a heating element, the output of which is connected to a hot air supply pipe 150. The heating element is used to generate a hot airflow, which enters the processing chamber through the hot air supply pipe 150 and is discharged through the drying pipe 120 after heat exchange.

[0051] like Figures 3 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the drying pipe 120 includes: a drying pipe body 121, which is connected to the outer cylinder 111 of the roller assembly 110, or is integrally formed with the outer cylinder 111 of the roller assembly 110; a cover plate 122, which is connected to the drying pipe body 121 and forms a channel with the drying pipe body 121; wherein at least one branch pipe 132 is connected to the cover plate 122.

[0052] This technical solution further provides the structural composition of the drying pipe 120, which includes a drying pipe body 121 and a cover plate 122. The drying pipe 120 has a split design, which facilitates its assembly and installation. The drying pipe body 121 is connected to the outer cylinder 111 of the roller assembly 110, or it can be integrally formed with the outer cylinder 111 of the roller assembly 110, simplifying the structure and reducing assembly and manufacturing costs. The branch pipe 132 is connected to the cover plate 122, which can accurately deliver the rinsing liquid into the drying pipe 120, effectively rinsing the inner wall of the drying pipe body 121 of lint and other impurities, avoiding pipe blockage, ensuring smooth airflow during drying, improving drying efficiency and equipment operational stability, and balancing economy and functional practicality.

[0053] It is understood that the clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment can rinse the drying pipe 120 through the setting of the pipe assembly 130, and there is no need to set a filter screen in the drying pipe 120, which can further simplify the cost of the clothing processing equipment.

[0054] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the drying pipe 120 includes: a second spray head 123 connected to the cover plate 122, and at least one branch pipe 132 connected to the second spray head 123.

[0055] In some embodiments, the drying pipe 120 includes: a rinsing port 124, which is formed on a cover plate 122; and a cover 125 for sealing the rinsing port 124.

[0056] In this technical solution, the drying pipe 120 includes a second spray head 123, which is connected to the cover plate 122. The second spray head 123 can spray the cleaning liquid transported by the branch pipe 132 evenly into the drying pipe 120 channel in the form of spraying. Compared with direct flow, the cleaning coverage is more comprehensive, and the inner wall lint can be removed more efficiently, avoiding pipe blockage and ensuring smooth airflow during drying.

[0057] In this technical solution, the drying pipe 120 includes a flushing port 124 and a cover 125. Based on this, the cover 125 can be manually opened to expose the flushing port 124, allowing users or maintenance personnel to observe the blockage status within the drying pipe 120 and to manually flush the drying pipe 120 through the flushing port 124. This design offers several advantages: firstly, manually opening the cover 125 supports manual flushing of the drying pipe 120, flexibly addressing cleaning needs, and allows direct observation of the pipe's internal condition through the flushing port 124, enabling timely detection of issues such as lint accumulation; secondly, subsequent maintenance eliminates the need to disassemble complex structures, allowing for convenient inspection through the flushing port 124, significantly reducing maintenance difficulty and cost; and thirdly, the cover 125 seals the flushing port 124, preventing airflow leakage and the entry of external impurities, ensuring drying efficiency and pipe cleanliness. The overall design is simple and reliable, without additional high-cost components, balancing functional practicality and ease of maintenance.

[0058] In this application, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise expressly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "link" can mean 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 this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0059] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", 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 this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit 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 application.

[0060] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0061] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this 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 protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: A roller assembly having a processing cavity formed therein; A drying pipe is connected to the drum assembly and communicates with the processing chamber; A piping assembly including an inlet pipe and at least two branch pipes connected to the inlet pipe, wherein at least one branch pipe is connected to the processing chamber and at least one branch pipe is connected to the drying pipe.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The branch pipe connected to the processing chamber is a liquid supply pipe, and the branch pipe connected to the drying pipe is a rinsing pipe; When liquid is introduced through the inlet pipe, the flow rate of liquid output through the supply pipe is greater than the flow rate of liquid output through the flushing pipe.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the flushing pipe is smaller than the diameter of the supply pipe.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the supply pipe that is connected to the inlet pipe is the first connection end, and the angle between the first connection end and the inlet pipe is the first angle. The end of the flushing pipe that is connected to the inlet pipe is the second connection end, and the angle between the second connection end and the inlet pipe is the second angle. The first angle is greater than the second angle.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The piping assembly also includes: A connecting element, the connecting element including an inlet and at least two outlets, the inlet pipe being connected to the inlet, and each branch pipe being connected to one of the outlets; The first control valve is installed on the inlet pipe.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The piping assembly also includes: A baffle is provided at the output port that is connected to the flushing pipe.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The piping assembly also includes: The second control valve is located at the output port connected to the flushing pipe.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The first spray head is disposed on the roller assembly, with its output end facing the processing chamber, and the output end of the liquid supply pipe is connected to the first spray head.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first spray head is arranged at the end of the roller assembly away from the drying pipe.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, There are multiple first spray heads, and each spray head is connected to a liquid supply pipe.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, Also includes: A hot air supply pipe is connected to the roller assembly and is used to supply airflow to the processing chamber, which is then discharged through the drying pipe.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The drying pipeline includes: The drying pipe body is connected to the outer cylinder of the roller assembly, or is integrally formed with the outer cylinder of the roller assembly; A cover plate is connected to the drying pipe body, and the cover plate and the drying pipe body enclose a channel; At least one of the branch pipes is connected to the cover plate.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The drying pipeline includes: A second spray head is connected to the cover plate, and at least one of the branch pipes is connected to the second spray head.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The drying pipeline includes: A flushing port is provided on the cover plate; A cap is provided to seal the flushing port.

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