A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a kind of clothes processing equipment, and the condensing disc of clothes processing equipment is arranged in outer tube, and is enclosed with outer tube back cover to form condensate water flow passage and air flow passage, air flow passage is separately arranged with condensate water flow passage, condensing disc has air flow via hole, one side of air flow via hole is communicated with the side of condensing disc away from outer tube back cover, the other side of air flow via hole is communicated with air flow passage, air flow passage is communicated with drying duct return air opening.The clothes processing equipment in the embodiment of the present application can greatly improve the condensation efficiency of condensing disc to moisture in air flow, so that less moisture in air flow enters drying duct return air opening, to further improve the drying efficiency of clothes processing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, washer-dryer combos employ condenser drying technology to dry clothes. This involves heating air to create a hot airflow that dries the clothes. The resulting hot, humid steam is guided to the relatively cool surface of a condenser tray, where the hot air condenses into water and is then expelled, completing the drying cycle. However, in these washer-dryer combos, the condenser tray has poor condensation efficiency, causing more moisture in the airflow to enter the drying components, thus reducing the drying efficiency of the washer-dryer combo. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide a clothing treatment device that can improve the condensation efficiency of moisture in airflow.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows: This application provides a garment processing device, including: The outer cylinder includes a drying tunnel return air inlet and an outer cylinder rear cover; A condenser tray is disposed inside the outer cylinder and forms a condensate flow channel and an airflow channel with the rear cover of the outer cylinder. The airflow channel is separated from the condensate flow channel. The condenser tray has an airflow through hole. One side of the airflow through hole is connected to the side of the condenser tray away from the rear cover of the outer cylinder, and the other side of the airflow through hole is connected to the airflow channel. The airflow channel is connected to the return air vent of the drying tunnel.

[0005] In one embodiment, the garment processing device includes an inner drum rotatably disposed within an outer drum; the airflow channel extends circumferentially about the rotation axis of the inner drum.

[0006] In one embodiment, the garment processing device includes an inner drum rotatably disposed within an outer drum; the condenser tray has at least one airflow through-hole, at least a portion of the airflow through-hole having a first perpendicular line perpendicular to the rotation axis of the inner drum, and the return air vent of the drying duct having a second perpendicular line perpendicular to the rotation axis of the inner drum; the angle formed between the first perpendicular line and the second perpendicular line on the side facing the airflow is greater than or equal to 120°.

[0007] In one embodiment, the angle formed between the first perpendicular line and the second perpendicular line is greater than or equal to 180°; and / or, The return air inlet of the drying tunnel is located above the horizontal plane where the rotation axis of the inner cylinder is located, and at least part of the airflow through holes is located below the horizontal plane where the rotation axis of the inner cylinder is located.

[0008] In one embodiment, the wall of the condenser plate near the outer cylinder rear cover is a first wall, the first wall includes a water flow area, a portion of the water flow area is recessed relative to at least one of the corresponding areas of the outer cylinder rear cover to jointly form the condensate flow channel; another portion of the water flow area is in contact with the outer cylinder rear cover.

[0009] In one embodiment, the wall of the condenser plate near the outer cylinder rear cover is a first wall, the first wall including an airflow zone, and at least one of the corresponding areas of the outer cylinder rear cover is recessed relative to each other to form the airflow channel.

[0010] In one embodiment, the wall of the condenser plate near the outer cylinder rear cover is a first wall, the first wall includes an airflow zone, the airflow through hole is formed in a first part of the airflow zone, a second part of the airflow zone and the outer cylinder rear cover form at least a part of the airflow channel, and the drying tunnel return air inlet is located at the end of the second part of the zone away from the first part of the zone.

[0011] In one embodiment, the garment processing device has an inlet and an outlet, and the opposite ends of the condensate flow channel are respectively connected to the inlet and the outlet. At least one condensate flow channel is formed between the inlet and the outlet, and the length of at least a portion of the condensate flow channel is greater than the distance between the inlet and the outlet.

[0012] In one embodiment, at least two condensate flow channels are formed between the inlet and the outlet, and the condensate flow channels are formed on opposite sides of the vertical plane where the inlet is located.

[0013] In one embodiment, the condenser plate and the outer cylinder rear cover enclose a drainage channel, which is located between the condensate flow channel and the outlet, and is connected to each of the condensate flow channel and the outlet respectively.

[0014] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the condensate flow channel includes a curved section, the curved section extending in a direction relative to the line connecting the inlet and the outlet.

[0015] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the condensate flow channel includes a broken line segment, the broken line segment including a first straight line segment and a second straight line segment that are interconnected, the extension directions of the first straight line segment and the second straight line segment intersecting.

[0016] In one embodiment, the outer cylinder includes an outer cylinder sidewall, one end of which is open to form an outer cylinder opening, and an outer cylinder rear cover is disposed at the end of the outer cylinder sidewall opposite to the outer cylinder opening. A portion of the area where the outer cylinder rear cover and the outer cylinder sidewall meet is open to form the drying tunnel return air inlet.

[0017] In this embodiment of the garment processing equipment, a condenser tray is disposed inside an outer drum, forming a condensate flow channel and an airflow channel with the outer drum's rear cover. The airflow channel is separated from the condensate flow channel. The condenser tray has an airflow through-hole, one side of which communicates with the side of the condenser tray opposite to the outer drum's rear cover, and the other side of which communicates with the airflow channel. The airflow channel communicates with the return air vent of the drying tunnel. Because the condenser tray and the outer drum's rear cover also form an airflow channel, and the airflow through-hole communicates with the return air vent of the drying tunnel through the airflow channel, the airflow, after passing through the airflow through-hole, will only enter the return air vent of the drying tunnel after passing through the airflow through-hole. This increases the distance and time the airflow travels from the airflow through-hole to the return air vent of the drying tunnel, allowing the condenser tray more time to condense the moisture in the airflow. This significantly improves the condenser tray's efficiency in condensing moisture in the airflow, resulting in less moisture entering the return air vent of the drying tunnel, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the garment processing equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Rear view of the garment processing equipment; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Left view of the garment processing equipment; Figure 4 for Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing equipment from another perspective; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the separation of the inner and outer cylinders and the condenser plate; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the inner and outer cylinders, showing the gas flow path within the airflow channel; Figure 7 for Figure 5 Rear view of the central condenser plate.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10. Outer cylinder; 10a. Drying tunnel return air inlet; 10b. Drainage channel; 11. Outer cylinder rear cover; 12. Outer cylinder side wall; 12a. Outer cylinder opening; 20. Condensation tray; 20a. Condensate flow channel; 20aa. Bend section; 20ab. Broken line section; 20ac. First straight section; 20ad. Second straight section; 20b. Airflow channel; 20c. Airflow through hole; 20d. Water inlet; 20e. Water outlet; 21. First wall; 21a. Water flow zone; 21b. Airflow zone; 21ba. First part area; 21bb. Second part area; S. Gas flow path; L1. First vertical line; L2. Second vertical line. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0021] The specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. For example, different combinations of specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. To avoid unnecessary repetition, the various possible combinations of the specific technical features in this application will not be described separately.

[0022] In the following description, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used merely to distinguish different objects and do not indicate that the objects have the sameness or relationship. It should be understood that the directional descriptions "above," "below," "outside," and "inside" refer to the orientation under normal use conditions, while "left" and "right" refer to the left and right directions shown in the corresponding diagrams, which may or may not be the left and right directions under normal use conditions.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. "A plurality of" means two or more.

[0024] This application provides a garment processing device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The garment processing equipment includes an outer drum 10 and a condenser tray 20.

[0025] The outer cylinder 10 includes a drying tunnel return air inlet 10a and an outer cylinder rear cover 11.

[0026] The condenser plate 20 is disposed inside the outer cylinder 10 and together with the outer cylinder rear cover 11 forms a condensate flow channel 20a and an airflow channel 20b. The airflow channel 20b is separated from the condensate flow channel 20a. The condenser plate 20 has an airflow through hole 20c. One side of the airflow through hole 20c is connected to the side of the condenser plate 20 away from the outer cylinder rear cover 11, and the other side of the airflow through hole 20c is connected to the airflow channel 20b. The airflow channel 20b is connected to the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel.

[0027] Specifically, clothing processing equipment can be any type of appliance with a fabric drying function. Examples include dryers, washing machines with drying functions, and washer-dryer combos.

[0028] For example, a mini washing machine is a small garment processing device. On the one hand, it takes up little space, is easy to use, and can meet users' needs for sorting and washing clothes. On the other hand, its high efficiency in condensing moisture in the airflow gives it a good drying effect.

[0029] In fact, the garment handling equipment includes an inner drum, which is rotatably disposed within the outer drum 10.

[0030] The inner drum has a garment handling chamber. This garment handling chamber is used to hold garments.

[0031] The drying unit of the garment processing equipment heats air to create a hot airflow, which is then supplied into the garment processing chamber. The hot airflow dries the fabrics in the processing chamber and carries the moisture from the fabrics to the condenser tray 20. The airflow enters the airflow channel 20b through the airflow throughlet 20c on the condenser tray 20, and then flows back to the drying unit through the return air inlet 10a, thus completing the drying cycle.

[0032] The return air vent 10a is an opening on the outer cylinder 10 for the return of airflow from the airflow channel 20b to the drying assembly of the garment processing equipment.

[0033] The specific location of the drying tunnel return air inlet 10a on the outer cylinder 10 is not limited. For example, the drying tunnel return air inlet 10a may be formed on the rear cover 11 of the outer cylinder. Or, the drying tunnel return air inlet 10a may be formed in the area of ​​the outer cylinder 10 outside the rear cover 11 of the outer cylinder.

[0034] One end of the outer cylinder 10 is open to form an outer cylinder opening 12a, and the end cap at the other end of the outer cylinder 10 is the outer cylinder rear cover 11. The inner cylinder of the garment processing device has an inner cylinder opening that communicates with the outer cylinder opening 12a, allowing the user to place fabric into the garment processing chamber through the outer cylinder opening 12a and the inner cylinder opening.

[0035] During the drying process of the clothing processing equipment, the temperature of the condenser plate 20 is lower than the temperature of the airflow flowing through it. It can exchange heat with the airflow, causing the moisture carried in the airflow to condense and be separated from the airflow.

[0036] The condensate flow channel 20a is a channel for condensate to flow through, and it is formed by the condensate tray 20 and the outer drum rear cover 11. During the drying process of the clothing processing equipment, by continuously supplying condensate into the condensate flow channel 20a, the temperature of the condensate tray 20 can be reduced, thereby facilitating the condensation of moisture in the airflow by the condensate tray 20.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 6 The airflow through hole 20c on the condenser plate 20 is used to allow airflow from the garment processing chamber to pass through. During the drying process of the garment processing equipment, the airflow on the side of the condenser plate 20 away from the outer cylinder rear cover 11 (i.e., the airflow supplied into the garment processing chamber through the drying component) can enter the airflow channel 20b through the airflow through hole 20c and flow along the airflow channel 20b to form a gas flow path S, and then flow to the return air port 10a of the drying tunnel.

[0038] It should be noted that the number of airflow through holes 20c on the condenser plate 20 is unlimited; there can be one or more.

[0039] For example, the condenser plate 20 has multiple spaced airflow through holes 20c, which are filter holes that allow airflow to pass through while also filtering the airflow.

[0040] Of course, in other embodiments, the airflow through-hole 20c can also be a larger flow port.

[0041] The airflow channel 20b is formed by the condenser plate 20 and the outer cylinder rear cover 11. That is, in addition to forming the condensate flow channel 20a, the condenser plate 20 and the outer cylinder rear cover 11 also form the airflow channel 20b, which connects the airflow through-hole 20c and the drying tunnel return air inlet 10a. Therefore, when the airflow from the side of the condenser plate 20 away from the outer cylinder rear cover 11 passes over the outer surface of the condenser plate 20, the condenser plate 20 condenses the moisture in the airflow. Then, the airflow passes through the airflow through-hole 20c and flows along the airflow channel 20b towards the drying tunnel return air inlet 10a. During this process, the condenser plate 20 can further condense the moisture in the airflow. Therefore, increasing the distance and duration of the airflow through the condenser plate 20 improves the condensation effect.

[0042] The airflow channel 20b and the condensate flow channel 20a are separated, meaning they are isolated from each other. Airflow flowing within the airflow channel 20b will not flow into the condensate flow channel 20a, and condensate flowing within the condensate flow channel 20a will not flow into the airflow channel 20b. This prevents condensate leakage and ensures optimal drying performance.

[0043] It should be noted that the specific layout of the airflow channel 20b can be set according to the actual situation.

[0044] For example, please refer to Figure 6 The airflow channel 20b extends circumferentially around the rotation axis of the inner cylinder. In other words, the airflow channel 20b is arranged circumferentially around the rotation axis of the inner cylinder relative to the outer cylinder 10. This extends the length of the airflow channel 20b, allowing the airflow passing through the airflow channel 20b to better exchange heat and condense with the condenser plate 20.

[0045] For example, please refer to Figure 6 The airflow channel 20b is an arc-shaped channel extending along the outer edge of the outer cylinder rear cover 11.

[0046] It should be noted that the airflow through-hole 20c does not face directly towards the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel. In other words, the airflow through-hole 20c is not directly connected to the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel, but is connected to the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel through the airflow channel 20b. The specific locations of the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel and the airflow through-hole 20c can be set according to the actual situation.

[0047] For example, please see Figure 1 The condenser tray 20 has at least one airflow through-hole 20c. At least a portion of the airflow through-hole 20c is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the inner cylinder by a first vertical line L1, and the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the inner cylinder by a second vertical line L2. On the side facing the airflow, the angle formed between the first vertical line L1 and the second vertical line L2 is greater than or equal to 120°, such as 120°, 150°, 180°, or 210°. This allows for an extension of the length of the airflow channel 20b, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the condenser tray 20 for moisture in the airflow.

[0048] Specifically, the angle between the perpendicular line of only a portion of the airflow through-holes 20c relative to the rotation axis of the inner cylinder and the second droop L2 may be greater than or equal to 120°. Alternatively, the angle between the perpendicular line of all the airflow through-holes 20c relative to the rotation axis of the inner cylinder and the second droop L2 may be greater than or equal to 120°.

[0049] Draw perpendicular lines from the airflow through-hole 20c toward the rotation axis of the inner cylinder, and from the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel toward the rotation axis of the inner cylinder. These two perpendicular lines will form an angle between the two lines, with the opening facing the side of the airflow. By controlling this angle within the aforementioned range, the length of the airflow channel 20b can be made sufficiently long, thereby improving the condensation efficiency of the condenser plate 20 in condensing moisture in the airflow.

[0050] For example, the angle formed between the first and second perpendicular lines is greater than or equal to 180°, such as 180°, 210°, or 250°. It should be noted that the angle formed between the first and second perpendicular lines refers to the angle on the side where the opening faces the airflow. Controlling the angle within the above range allows for a longer airflow channel 20b, further improving the condensation efficiency of the condenser plate 20 for moisture in the airflow.

[0051] For example, the return air vent 10a of the drying tunnel is located above the horizontal plane of the inner cylinder's rotation axis, and at least part of the airflow through-holes 20c are located below the horizontal plane of the inner cylinder's rotation axis. This allows for a more rational layout of the return air vent 10a, airflow through-holes 20c, and airflow channel 20b, better aligning with the flow direction of the hot airflow. In related technologies, the airflow through-holes of the condenser tray are directly connected to the return air vent of the drying tunnel. The humid and hot airflow from the garment processing chamber flows through the airflow through-holes and directly enters the return air vent. The condenser tray's heat exchange and condensation process for the humid and hot airflow is short, resulting in poor condensation efficiency. Consequently, more moisture in the airflow enters the drying components, leading to a decrease in the drying efficiency of the garment processing equipment.

[0052] In the garment processing device of this application embodiment, the condenser tray 20 and the outer drum rear cover 11 enclose a condensate flow channel 20a and an airflow channel 20b, which are separated from the condensate flow channel 20a. The condenser tray 20 has an airflow through-hole 20c, one side of which is connected to the side of the condenser tray 20 away from the outer drum rear cover 11, and the other side of which is connected to the airflow channel 20b. The airflow channel 20b is connected to the return air vent 10a of the drying tunnel. Since the condenser tray 20 and the outer drum rear cover 11 also enclose an airflow channel 20b, and the airflow through-hole 20c is connected to the return air vent 10a of the drying tunnel through the airflow channel 20b, the airflow, after passing through the airflow through-hole 20c, will pass through the airflow channel 20b before entering the return air vent 10a of the drying tunnel. This increases the distance and time it takes for the airflow to travel from the airflow through-hole 20c to the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel, allowing the condenser tray 20 more time to condense the moisture in the airflow. This greatly improves the condensation efficiency of the condenser tray 20 in condensing the moisture in the airflow, resulting in less moisture entering the return air inlet 10a of the drying tunnel, thereby improving the drying efficiency of the garment processing equipment.

[0053] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The wall of the condenser plate 20 near the outer cylinder rear cover 11 is a first wall 21. The first wall 21 includes a water flow area 21a. A portion of the water flow area 21a is recessed relative to at least one of the corresponding areas of the outer cylinder rear cover 11 to jointly form a condensate flow channel 20a. Another portion of the water flow area 21a is in contact with the outer cylinder rear cover 11. Thus, the condensate flow channel 20a can be formed well, and the water flow area 21a, by being in contact with the outer cylinder rear cover 11, can improve the sealing effect of the condensate flow channel 20a.

[0054] Specifically, the water flow zone 21a is the area on the first wall 21 used to lay out the condensate flow channel 20a. Part of the water flow zone 21a is used to form the condensate flow channel 20a, while another part of the area is tightly fitted with the outer cylinder rear cover 11 to seal the condensate flow channel 20a.

[0055] It should be noted that, alternatively, only a portion of the water flow area 21a may be recessed, while the corresponding area on the outer cylinder rear cover 11 remains unrecessed, thus jointly forming the condensate flow channel 20a. Alternatively, a portion of the water flow area 21a may remain unrecessed, while the corresponding area on the outer cylinder rear cover 11 may be recessed, thus jointly forming the condensate flow channel 20a. Furthermore, both the water flow area 21a and the corresponding area on the outer cylinder rear cover 11 may be recessed, thus jointly forming the condensate flow channel 20a.

[0056] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The wall of the condenser 20 near the outer cylinder rear cover 11 is a first wall 21. The first wall 21 includes an airflow zone 21b. At least one of the corresponding areas of the airflow zone 21b and the outer cylinder rear cover 11 is recessed to form an airflow channel 20b. Thus, the airflow channel 20b can be formed better, so that the condenser 20 can exchange heat and condense the airflow flowing along the airflow channel 20b.

[0057] Specifically, the airflow zone 21b is the area on the first wall 21 used for arranging the airflow channel 20b. Depending on the actual situation, only the airflow zone 21b may be recessed, while the corresponding area on the outer cylinder rear cover 11 may not be recessed, thus jointly forming the airflow channel 20b. Alternatively, the airflow zone 21b may not be recessed, while the corresponding area on the outer cylinder rear cover 11 may be recessed, thus jointly forming the airflow channel 20b. Furthermore, both the airflow zone 21b and the corresponding area on the outer cylinder rear cover 11 may be recessed, thus jointly forming the airflow channel 20b.

[0058] In one specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7Airflow zone 21b and water flow zone 21a are different regions on the first wall 21. In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 The wall of the condenser plate 20 near the outer cylinder rear cover 11 is a first wall 21. The first wall 21 includes an airflow zone 21b. An airflow through-hole 20c is formed in a first portion region 21ba of the airflow zone 21b. A second portion region 21bb of the airflow zone 21b and the outer cylinder rear cover 11 form at least a part of the airflow channel 20b, and the drying tunnel return air inlet 10a is located at the end of the second portion region 21bb away from the first portion region 21ba. This extends the distance between the drying tunnel return air inlet 10a and the airflow through-hole 20c, thereby facilitating heat exchange and condensation of the airflow flowing along the airflow channel 20b by the condenser plate 20.

[0059] Specifically, only the first part of the airflow zone 21b, 21ba, has an airflow through-hole 20c, while the second part, 21bb, does not. This allows the first part of the condenser plate 20, 21ba, to exchange heat and condense the airflow passing through the airflow through-hole 20c, while also enabling the second part of the condenser plate 20, 21bb, to exchange heat and condense the airflow.

[0060] In other embodiments, both the first region 21ba and the second region 21bb may have airflow through holes 20c, but the first region 21ba may have more airflow through holes 20c.

[0061] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The garment processing equipment has an inlet 20d and an outlet 20e. The two ends of a condensate flow channel 20a are connected to the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e respectively, forming at least one condensate flow channel 20a between the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e. At least a portion of the condensate flow channel 20a has a length greater than the distance between the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e. This extends the heat exchange time between the condensate and the condensation pan 20, effectively reducing the temperature of the condensation pan 20.

[0062] Specifically, inlet 20d is the water inlet in the garment processing equipment used to supply condensate water into the condensate water flow channel 20a. Outlet 20e is the water outlet in the garment processing equipment used to supply condensate water out of the condensate water flow channel 20a.

[0063] It should be noted that the specific locations of the inlet 20d and outlet 20e can be set according to the actual situation.

[0064] For example, an inlet 20d and an outlet 20e are formed on the outer tube rear cover 11. Of course, the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e can also be set in other locations on the garment processing equipment.

[0065] For example, the condenser plate 20 and the outer cylinder rear cover 11 together form the water outlet 20e.

[0066] The inlet 20d and outlet 20e can be connected by either a single condensate flow channel 20a or multiple condensate flow channels 20a. Using multiple condensate flow channels 20a allows for a larger heat exchange area between the condenser plate 20 and the condensate, thus improving overall heat exchange efficiency.

[0067] Depending on the actual situation, the length of only a portion of the condensate flow channels 20a may be greater than the straight-line distance between the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e. Alternatively, the length of each condensate flow channel 20a may be greater than the straight-line distance between the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e.

[0068] The length of the condensate flow channel 20a is greater than the straight-line distance between the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e. In other words, from the inlet 20d to the outlet 20e, the condensate flow channel 20a is not a straight waterway; at least part of it is curved or tortuous. This not only increases the length of the condensate flow channel 20a but also increases its coverage area on the condensation plate 20. Consequently, the velocity of the condensate flowing through the condensate flow channel 20a is reduced, increasing the residence time of the condensate within it. This facilitates better heat exchange between the condensate and the condensation plate 20, thereby enabling the condensation plate 20 to more effectively condense moisture in the airflow.

[0069] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 At least two condensate flow channels 20a are formed between the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e, and condensate flow channels 20a are formed on opposite sides of the vertical plane where the inlet 20d is located.

[0070] In other words, two or more condensate flow channels 20a are formed between the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e. At least one condensate flow channel 20a is formed on each of the opposite sides of the vertical plane where the inlet 20d is located. This facilitates the dispersion of water flowing in from the inlet 20d, increases the condensation area, and improves the condensation effect.

[0071] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The condensate tray 20 and the outer cylinder rear cover 11 enclose and form a drainage channel 10b, which is formed by at least one of the condensate tray 20 and the outer cylinder rear cover 11 being relatively recessed. The drainage channel 10b is located between the condensate flow channel 20a and the outlet 20e, and is connected to each condensate flow channel 20a and the outlet 20e respectively. In addition, the end of the condensate flow channel 20a is lower than the outlet 20e. This facilitates the combined discharge of condensate in each condensate flow channel 20a, providing a better guiding effect.

[0072] Specifically, each condensate flow channel 20a is connected through the drainage channel 10b, so that the condensate in each condensate flow channel 20a can be collected and guided to the outlet 20e.

[0073] Specifically, the drainage channel 10b is formed in the outer tub rear cover 11 through the recess of the outer tub rear cover 11 relative to the condenser plate 20. With this arrangement, condensate flows out along the outer tub rear cover 11, avoiding it from entering the inner tub and contacting clothes, thus preventing dry clothes from getting wet. It also reduces the area occupied by the condenser plate 20, further improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0074] It should be noted that there are no restrictions on the specific installation method of drainage channel 10b.

[0075] For example, the drainage channel 10b slopes downwards from the end away from the outlet 20e to the end closer to the outlet 20e. This allows the condensate in the drainage channel 10b to flow towards the outlet 20e.

[0076] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 At least part of the condensate flow channel 20a includes a curved section 20aa, the extension direction of which is curved relative to the line connecting the inlet 20d and the outlet 20e.

[0077] In other words, by adopting a curved structure in part or all of the condensate flow channel 20a, the extension length of the condensate flow channel 20a is extended, thereby making the flow path of the condensate in the condensate flow channel 20a longer. This allows the condensate to have more time to exchange heat with the condensate plate 20, which can remove more heat and thus maintain a lower temperature on the surface of the condensate plate 20.

[0078] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 At least part of the condensate flow channel 20a includes a broken line segment 20ab, which includes a first straight line segment 20ac and a second straight line segment 20ad that are interconnected, and the extension directions of the first straight line segment 20ac and the second straight line segment 20ad intersect.

[0079] In other words, by adopting a zigzag structure in part or all of the condensate flow channel 20a, the extension length of the condensate flow channel 20a is extended, thereby making the flow path of the condensate in the condensate flow channel 20a longer. This allows the condensate to have more time to exchange heat with the condensate plate 20, which can remove more heat and thus maintain a lower temperature on the surface of the condensate plate 20.

[0080] In one specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 The condensate flow channel 20a includes multiple curved sections 20aa and / or multiple broken line sections 20ab, so that the condensate flow channel 20a is in a serpentine curve shape, thereby making the condensate flow channel 20a more tortuous, so that the flow speed of the condensate can be controlled, and the condensate in the condensate flow channel 20a can have sufficient time to exchange heat with the metal substrate of the condensate plate 20, which can quickly reduce the surface temperature of the entire condensate plate 20.

[0081] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The outer cylinder 10 includes an outer cylinder side wall 12, one end of which is open to form an outer cylinder opening 12a. The outer cylinder rear cover 11 is disposed at the end of the outer cylinder side wall 12 away from the outer cylinder opening 12a. A portion of the area where the outer cylinder rear cover 11 and the outer cylinder side wall 12 meet is open to form a drying tunnel return air inlet 10a.

[0082] In other words, the return air vent 10a of the drying tunnel is not directly opened on the outer cylinder side wall 12, but is located in the connection area between the outer cylinder side wall 12 and the outer cylinder rear cover 11. This facilitates the return of airflow to the drying assembly through the return air vent 10a, and also facilitates the extension of the length of the airflow channel 20b.

[0083] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in a specific embodiment," or "exemplary," 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 the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine the different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as the features of the different embodiments or examples.

[0084] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The outer cylinder includes a drying tunnel return air inlet and an outer cylinder rear cover; A condenser tray is disposed inside the outer cylinder and forms a condensate flow channel and an airflow channel with the rear cover of the outer cylinder. The airflow channel is separated from the condensate flow channel. The condenser tray has an airflow through hole. One side of the airflow through hole is connected to the side of the condenser tray away from the rear cover of the outer cylinder, and the other side of the airflow through hole is connected to the airflow channel. The airflow channel is connected to the return air vent of the drying tunnel.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes an inner drum rotatably disposed within the outer drum; the airflow channel extends circumferentially about the rotation axis of the inner drum.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes an inner drum rotatably disposed within an outer drum; the condenser tray has at least one airflow through-hole, at least a portion of the airflow through-hole being perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the inner drum as a first perpendicular, and the return air vent of the drying duct being perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the inner drum as a second perpendicular; on the side facing the airflow, the included angle formed between the first perpendicular and the second perpendicular is greater than or equal to 120°.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The angle formed between the first perpendicular line and the second perpendicular line is greater than or equal to 180°; and / or, The return air inlet of the drying tunnel is located above the horizontal plane where the rotation axis of the inner cylinder is located, and at least part of the airflow through holes is located below the horizontal plane where the rotation axis of the inner cylinder is located.

5. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The wall of the condenser plate near the outer cylinder rear cover is a first wall. The first wall includes a water flow area. A portion of the water flow area is recessed relative to at least one of the corresponding areas of the outer cylinder rear cover to jointly form the condensate flow channel. Another portion of the water flow area is in contact with the outer cylinder rear cover.

6. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The wall of the condenser plate near the outer cylinder rear cover is a first wall. The first wall includes an airflow zone, and the airflow zone is recessed relative to at least one of the corresponding areas of the outer cylinder rear cover to jointly form the airflow channel.

7. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The wall of the condenser plate near the outer cylinder rear cover is a first wall. The first wall includes an airflow zone. The airflow through hole is formed in a first part of the airflow zone. A second part of the airflow zone and the outer cylinder rear cover form at least a part of the airflow channel. The drying tunnel return air vent is located at the end of the second part of the zone away from the first part of the zone.

8. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The garment processing device has an inlet and an outlet. The two ends of the condensate flow channel are respectively connected to the inlet and the outlet. At least one condensate flow channel is formed between the inlet and the outlet, and the length of at least part of the condensate flow channel is greater than the distance between the inlet and the outlet.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least two condensate flow channels are formed between the inlet and the outlet, and the condensate flow channels are formed on opposite sides of the vertical plane where the inlet is located.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The condenser plate and the outer cylinder cover enclose a drainage channel, which is located between the condensate flow channel and the outlet, and is connected to each of the condensate flow channels and the outlet respectively.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least a portion of the condensate flow channel includes a curved section, the curved section extending in a direction relative to the line connecting the inlet and the outlet.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least a portion of the condensate flow channel includes a broken line segment, which includes a first straight line segment and a second straight line segment that are interconnected, and the extension directions of the first straight line segment and the second straight line segment intersect.

13. The garment processing equipment according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The outer cylinder includes an outer cylinder sidewall, one end of which is open to form an outer cylinder opening. The outer cylinder rear cover is disposed at the end of the outer cylinder sidewall opposite to the outer cylinder opening. A portion of the area where the outer cylinder rear cover and the outer cylinder sidewall meet is open to form the drying tunnel return air inlet.

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