Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a garment processing device, comprising: an air duct; a front panel with mounting holes; and a filter assembly, comprising: a housing having a receiving cavity with an upward-facing opening; and a filter element installed in the receiving cavity along its height through the opening, the housing extending into the air duct through the mounting holes. During installation, the housing extends directly into the rear air duct through the mounting holes on the front panel; during disassembly, the housing is first pulled out of the mounting holes, and then the filter element is removed along its height for cleaning or replacement. The mounting holes and housing allow for quick and easy installation and removal of the filter element from the front, effectively solving the difficulty of not being able to install or remove the filter element from the top or rear during garment processing device installation. Simultaneously, the receiving cavity of the housing provides a stable protective space for the filter element, preventing damage from collisions with other components during installation and removal, effectively extending the filter element's service life, and balancing ease of use with component durability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more particularly to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, consumers have increasingly diverse performance requirements for garment processing equipment. To meet this demand, related technical fields have developed models equipped with drying ducts. In these devices, a filter structure needs to be designed to filter impurities in the fluid within the duct. However, due to the often-built-in layout of the ducts and their proximity to the rear of the equipment, the ease of disassembly and assembly of the filter structure has become a pressing technical challenge. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in the related technologies, this disclosure provides a garment processing device.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a garment processing apparatus is provided, comprising: Air duct; The front panel has mounting holes; and The filter assembly includes: A box body having a receiving cavity having an upward-facing opening; The filter element is installed in the receiving cavity through the opening along the height direction, and the housing extends the filter element into the air duct through the mounting hole.

[0005] Optionally, the receiving cavity has an air inlet and an air outlet, and the filter element is constructed as a hollow structure and includes: A first filter element is positioned opposite the air inlet; and The second filter element is opposite to the air outlet.

[0006] Optionally, the first filter element and the second filter element are connected by a reversibly bendable connector to allow the second filter element to rotate relative to the first filter element, thereby exposing the windward side of the second filter element.

[0007] Optionally, the connector is made of a flexible material that can be reversibly bent, and the first filter element and the second filter element are respectively connected to both ends of the connector.

[0008] Optionally, the thickness of the connector is 1mm-3mm.

[0009] Optionally, the first filter element includes a first frame and a first filter screen mounted on the first frame; the second filter element includes a second frame and a second filter screen mounted on the second frame.

[0010] Optionally, the first frame, the second frame, and the connector are a single unit.

[0011] Optionally, the filter element further includes a substrate for mounting the first filter element and the second filter element. The filter element further includes a locking element for releasably locking the end of the second filter element away from the connector to the substrate.

[0012] Optionally, the base has a top cover with an outer contour larger than the opening to cover the upper side of the opening, and the top cover is detachably snapped onto the box body.

[0013] Optionally, the box body is a hollow cuboid, the end face of the box body away from the front panel serves as the air inlet, the side wall of the box body adjacent to the end face has the air outlet, the opening is located on the top wall of the box body, and the top wall, the end face, and the side wall are adjacent to each other. The opening is a right-angled triangle, and the filter element is constructed as a right-angled triangular prism that matches the shape of the opening. Furthermore, the first filter element is disposed on the inclined surface of the right-angled triangular prism and faces the air inlet, and the second filter element is disposed on the right-angled surface of the right-angled triangular prism that is directly opposite the air outlet.

[0014] Optionally, the filter element is sealed to the housing so that all fluid flowing through the air inlet flows sequentially through the first filter screen and the second filter screen.

[0015] Optionally, in a direction perpendicular to the second filter element, the projection of the first filter element coincides with the projection of the second filter element.

[0016] Optionally, it also includes a heat exchanger disposed downstream of the second filter element, wherein the projection of the second filter element coincides with the projection of the inlet of the heat exchanger in a direction perpendicular to the second filter element.

[0017] Optionally, the system further includes a first cylindrical body, a second cylindrical body, and a third cylindrical body, wherein the diameter of the third cylindrical body is larger than that of the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body, and the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body are arranged side by side above the third cylindrical body. The air duct is connected to the third cylinder, and the mounting hole is located diagonally above the third cylinder and between the first cylinder and the second cylinder.

[0018] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: During installation, the filter element is housed in the receiving cavity of the housing, and the housing extends directly into the rear air duct through the mounting holes on the front panel; during disassembly, the housing is first pulled out from the mounting holes, and then the filter element is removed along the height direction for cleaning or replacement. By utilizing the mounting holes and the housing, the filter element can be quickly installed and removed from the front, which is convenient and efficient, effectively solving the difficulty of not being able to install or remove the filter element from the top or rear side when the garment processing equipment is embedded. At the same time, the receiving cavity of the housing provides a stable protective space for the filter element, preventing damage from collisions with other components during installation and disassembly, effectively extending the service life of the filter element, and balancing ease of use with component durability.

[0019] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device exemplarily shown according to the present disclosure, wherein the front panel is hidden; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a front panel exemplarily shown according to this disclosure; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The front panel front view shown in the image; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the internal structure of a garment processing device according to the present disclosure; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of a front panel corresponding to a third cylinder, as exemplarily shown according to the present disclosure, wherein a filter assembly is shown; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of a front panel corresponding to a third cylinder, as exemplarily shown according to this disclosure, wherein, compared to Figure 5 Further conceal the box; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a box body exemplarily shown according to this disclosure; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a filter element exemplarily shown according to this disclosure; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing another angle of the filter element; Figure 10 yes Figure 8The diagram shows a filter element, in which the second filter element is in a cleaning state; Figure 11 yes Figure 8 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the filter element.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Air duct; 2-Front panel; 201-Mounting hole; 3-Filter assembly; 31-Box; 311-Receiving cavity; 31101-Air inlet; 31102-Air outlet; 312-Opening; 313-Annular receiving groove; 32-Filter element; 321-Base; 3211-Top cover; 322-First filter element; 3221-First frame; 3222-First filter; 323-Second filter element; 3231-Second frame; 3232-Second filter; 4-Connector; 5-Locking element; 51-Elastic buckle; 52-Slot; 6-Heat exchanger; 701-First cylinder; 702-Second cylinder; 703-Third cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0023] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0024] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "height direction," "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used based on the definition of the garment handling equipment, which can be found in the following references. Figure 1 The corresponding arrow directions are shown in the diagram. The height direction corresponds to the up-down direction, which can be referenced to the gravity direction of the garment processing equipment. The left-right direction corresponds to the width direction of the garment processing equipment. "Front" can be understood as the side of the garment processing equipment facing the user, and "back" as the side away from the user. The gate of the garment processing equipment is usually located on the front side. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component. The terms "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Furthermore, in the following description, when referring to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings indicate the same or similar elements, which will not be repeated here.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure provides a clothing processing device, which may be a washing machine, dryer, washer-dryer combo, etc.

[0026] Reference Figures 2-6In some embodiments of this disclosure, the garment processing device may include an air duct 1, a front panel 2 with mounting holes 201, and a filter assembly 3. The filter assembly 3 includes a housing 31 and a filter element 32. The housing 31 has a receiving cavity 311 with an upward-facing opening 312. The filter element 32 is installed in the receiving cavity 311 along its height direction through the opening 312, and the housing 31 extends the filter element 32 into the air duct 1 through the mounting holes 201.

[0027] In this disclosure, air duct 1 can refer to a drying air duct for drying clothes, which supplies hot air into the drum to dry the clothes inside. Alternatively, it can refer to an exhaust air duct, etc. Front panel 2 refers to the front panel of the garment handling equipment facing the user, typically housing a control panel, power switch, detergent dispenser, etc. Furthermore, front panel 2 usually has an opening that matches the drum (described below) for inserting or removing clothes from the drum; this will not be described in detail in this disclosure. Mounting hole 201 can be integrally formed with front panel 2.

[0028] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the housing 31 can be of any form, as long as it has an upward-facing receiving cavity 311 with an opening 312, and the filter element 32 can be inserted into the air duct 1 through the mounting hole 201. For example, in some embodiments, the housing 31 can be constructed as a sleeve-like structure with openings at both ends, an opening 312 in its top wall, and a hollow internal structure serving as the receiving cavity 311. The construction of the housing 31 and the structure of the filter element 32 can be adapted to the structure of the air duct 1, and this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0029] By using the above technical solution, during installation, the filter element 32 is placed in the receiving cavity 311, and the housing 31 directly extends the filter element 32 into the air duct 1 at the rear of the equipment through the mounting hole 201 on the front panel 2. During disassembly, the housing 31 is pulled out from the mounting hole 201, and then the filter element 32 is removed along its height for cleaning or replacement. The mounting hole 201 and housing 31 allow for quick and easy installation and removal of the filter element 32 from the front, effectively solving the difficulty of not being able to install or remove the filter element 32 from the top or rear when the garment processing equipment is embedded. Simultaneously, the receiving cavity 311 of the housing provides a stable and protective space for the filter element 32, preventing damage from collisions with other components during installation and removal, effectively extending the service life of the filter element 32, and balancing ease of use with component durability.

[0030] Reference Figure 7In some embodiments of this disclosure, the receiving cavity 311 may have an air inlet 31101 and an air outlet 31102. The air inlet 31101 is used to receive air from the air duct 1, and the air outlet 31102 is used to discharge air from the receiving cavity 311 to the air duct 1. The filter element 32 may be constructed as a hollow structure and includes a first filter element 322 opposite to the air inlet 31101 and a second filter element 323 opposite to the air outlet 31102. With this design, the flowing air in the air duct 1 flows into the hollow cavity of the filter element 32 through the air inlet 31101 and the first filter element 322, and flows into the air duct 1 through the second filter element 323 and the air outlet 31102. The first filter element 322 and the second filter element 323 can filter the gas in the air duct 1 twice, thereby improving the filtration effect. It should be noted that the relationship between the air inlet 31101 and the first filter element 322 means that the air coming from the air inlet 31101 can flow towards the first filter element 322; the two are not required to be in close contact, and in fact, they can have a certain distance between them. Similarly, the air outlet 31102 and the second filter element 323 are not required to be in close contact either; as long as the air flowing through the second filter element 323 can flow out through the air outlet 31102, it is sufficient.

[0031] Reference Figures 8-11 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first filter element 322 and the second filter element 323 are connected by a reversibly bendable connector 4, allowing the second filter element 323 to rotate relative to the first filter element 322, thus exposing the windward side of the second filter element 323. The windward side of the second filter element 323 refers to the side facing away from the air outlet 31102, that is, the side facing the hollow cavity of the filter element 32. With this design, during use, the fluid in the duct 1 first passes through the first filter element 322 into the hollow cavity, and then flows out through the second filter element 323 in the hollow cavity. Therefore, the windward side of the second filter element 323 has a filtering effect, meaning that all filtered debris, lint, etc., are collected on the windward side. However, since the windward side faces the hollow cavity, it cannot be directly cleaned. This disclosure provides a bendable connector 4, which allows the second filter element 323 to rotate relative to the first filter element 322 to expose the windward side (cleaning state) when cleaning is required by bending the connector 4. This facilitates cleaning of the windward side. After cleaning, the second filter element 323 can be rotated to the working state, i.e., the windward side faces the hollow cavity, by bending the connector 4 in the opposite direction.

[0032] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the connector 4 can be made of a flexible material capable of reversible bending, and the first filter element 322 and the second filter element 323 can be respectively connected to both ends of the connector 4. By connecting the two filter elements to both ends of the connector 4, the second filter element 323 can rotate relative to the first filter element 322 through the reversible bending of the connector 4. The material of the connector 4 can be polypropylene, plastic, etc.

[0033] To enable reversible bending of the connector 4, in some embodiments of this disclosure, the thickness of the connector 4 can be 1mm-3mm, such as 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, etc. Designing the connector 4 as a thin sheet facilitates its bending motion. The purpose of setting a lower limit is to ensure the basic strength of the connector 4, while the purpose of setting an upper limit is to avoid excessive thickness that would make bending difficult.

[0034] This disclosure does not limit the structure of the aforementioned filter elements. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first filter element 322 may include a first frame 3221 and a first filter screen 3222 mounted on the first frame 3221. The second filter element 323 may include a second frame 3231 and a second filter screen 3232 mounted on the second frame 3231. By providing a frame, the filter element can be shaped and reinforced. The frame may include multiple intersecting straight line segments to form multiple rectangular grids. Alternatively, the frame may only include a rectangular outline, which serves as the outer outline of the filter element.

[0035] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the first frame 3221, the second frame 3231, and the connector 4 can be a single integrated piece. This design effectively reduces the assembly process of the filter element 32 and lowers production costs.

[0036] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 11 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the filter element 32 may further include a base 321 for mounting the first filter element 322 and the second filter element 323. The base 321 is constructed as a hollow structure and has windows for mounting the first filter element 322 and the second filter element 323. The filter element 32 also includes a locking member 5 for releasably locking the end of the second filter element 323 away from the connector 4 to the base 321. This design allows the locking member 5 to lock the second filter element 323 to the base 321 for filtration in the operating state. When cleaning is required, the second filter element 323 is released by operating the locking member 5, allowing it to rotate to expose its windward side.

[0037] This disclosure does not limit the locking element 5, for example, in Figure 10In the illustrated embodiment, the locking member 5 can be a snap-locking structure. Specifically, the base 321 has an elastic snap 51 at the position corresponding to the end of the second filter element 323, and the end of the second filter element 323 has an adaptive groove 52. During operation, the elastic snap 51 elastically deforms and engages with the groove 52 to achieve locking. During cleaning, applying external force releases the elastic force, allowing the second filter element 323 to rotate around the connector 4. In other embodiments, the locking member 5 can be a knob-type locking structure. Specifically, the base 321 has a rotatable knob on the outside and a protrusion on the inside of the knob. The end of the second filter element 323 has a positioning ring with a notch. When locking, rotating the knob causes the protrusion to engage with the notch of the positioning ring. When unlocking, rotating the knob in the opposite direction causes the protrusion to disengage from the notch. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the locking member 5 can also be a bolt, screw, or other structure.

[0038] Reference Figure 9 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the substrate 321 may have a top cover 3211, the outer contour of which is larger than the opening 312 to cover the upper side of the opening 312, and the top cover 3211 is detachably snapped into the housing 31. With this design, when the filter element 32 is installed into the receiving cavity 311, the top cover 3211 snaps into the upper side of the opening 312, completing the installation of the filter element 32. Specifically, when the substrate 321 is placed into the receiving cavity 311 through the opening 312, the top cover 3211, because its outer contour is larger than the opening 312, can naturally rest on the housing 31, preventing the entire substrate 321 from entering the receiving cavity 311 and making removal difficult. The snap-fit ​​structure between the top cover 3211 and the housing 31 can firmly fix the substrate, preventing the filter element 32 from shifting due to vibration during equipment operation. Meanwhile, the top cover 3211, by sealing the opening 312, prevents lint and impurities in the air duct 1 from leaking out through the gaps, and also prevents external dust from entering the receiving cavity 311 and contaminating the filter element 32, thus forming double protection. The aforementioned snap-fit ​​structure can take various forms: for example, multiple elastic hooks are provided on the edge of the opening 312 of the box body 31. Pressing the top cover 3211 causes the hooks to deform outwards, and after the top cover 3211 is installed in place, they elastically return to their original position and hook onto the top surface of the top cover 3211. Disassembly is simple and secure by prying the hooks. Furthermore, to improve sealing performance, an annular sealing strip can be provided between the top cover 3211 and the box body 31. Specifically, an annular receiving groove 313 can be provided on the top of the box body 31, which is used to place the sealing strip. The top cover 3211 then presses the sealing strip to achieve a seal. Similarly, an annular sealing strip can also be provided between the bottom of the base 321 and the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 311.

[0039] Reference Figure 7In some embodiments of this disclosure, the box 31 can be a hollow cuboid, though not necessarily a perfect cuboid in the absolute geometric sense, as long as its overall outline approximates a cuboid. The end face of the box 31 away from the front panel 2 can be used as an air inlet 31101, and a portion of the box 31 can be directly used as an air duct. An air outlet 31102 can be provided on the side wall of the box 31 adjacent to the end face, and an opening 312 can be provided on the top wall of the box 31, with the top wall, end face, and side wall adjacent to each other. The air from the duct 1 enters the box 31 through the end face of the box 31 away from the front panel 2, flows through the filter element 32, and then flows out from the air outlet 31102 on the side wall. The filter element 32 can be installed and removed from the opening 312 on the top wall. The opening 312 can be a right triangle, and the filter element 32 can be constructed as a right triangular prism matching the shape of the opening 312. Furthermore, the first filter element 322 can be disposed on the inclined surface of the right-angled triangular prism and facing the air inlet, while the second filter element 323 can be disposed on the right-angled surface of the right-angled triangular prism directly opposite the air outlet 31102. Through the triangular inclined side design, the filtration area of ​​the first filter element 322 can be maximized. Specifically, it can be the same height as the housing 31 and extend from one side wall of the housing 31 to the other side wall, thereby ensuring a sufficiently large filtration area.

[0040] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the filter element 32 can be sealed to the housing 31 so that all fluid flowing through the air inlet 31101 passes sequentially through the first filter element 322 and the second filter element 323. That is, all the air entering the housing 31 through the air inlet 31101 passes through the first filter element 322 into the substrate 321, and cannot escape through the gap between the filter element 32 and the housing 31. Similarly, all the air in the substrate 321 exits through the second filter element 323 and the air outlet 31102, and cannot escape through the gap between the filter element 32 and the housing 31. This disclosure does not limit how the "sealed connection" is achieved; it can be achieved using sealing strips, sealant, etc., and the specific sealing position can be adaptively designed according to the specific shapes of the filter element 32 and the housing 31.

[0041] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the projections of the first filter element 322 and the second filter element 323 can coincide in the direction perpendicular to the second filter element 323. This design ensures that the projections of the first filter element 322 and the second filter element 323 coincide in the direction perpendicular to the second filter element 323. This means that the fluid filtered by the first filter element 322 can completely cover the effective filtration area of ​​the second filter element 323, allowing the pre-treated fluid to flow evenly to the second filter element 323. This avoids unused areas in the second filter element 323, fully utilizing its filtration potential and achieving efficient synergy of dual filtration.

[0042] Reference Figure 4In some embodiments of this disclosure, the garment processing apparatus may further include a heat exchanger 6 disposed downstream of the second filter element 323. The heat exchanger 6 receives gas from the second filter element 323 and heats it for drying garments inside the drum. In a direction perpendicular to the second filter element 323, the projection of the second filter element 323 coincides with the projection of the inlet of the heat exchanger 6. This design means that the double-filtered airflow can completely cover the inlet area of ​​the heat exchanger 6, ensuring that all filtered airflow enters the heat exchanger 6, avoiding partial idle area of ​​the heat exchanger 6 due to airflow deviation. This aligned area layout allows each stream of airflow to fully contact the heat exchanger 6, reducing wind resistance loss and energy waste, while ensuring uniform heating of the airflow by the heat exchanger 6. This allows the heated airflow to efficiently act on the garments inside the drum, improving drying efficiency while reducing energy consumption, achieving synergistic optimization of filtration, heat exchange, and drying.

[0043] Reference Figures 1-4 In some embodiments of this disclosure, the garment processing device may further include a first cylindrical body 701, a second cylindrical body 702, and a third cylindrical body 703. The diameter of the third cylindrical body 703 is larger than that of the first cylindrical body 701 and the second cylindrical body 702. The first cylindrical body 701 and the second cylindrical body 702 are arranged side by side above the third cylindrical body 703. The air duct 1 communicates with the third cylindrical body 703, and the mounting hole 201 is located diagonally above (upper left or upper right) the third cylindrical body 703 and between the first cylindrical body 701 and the second cylindrical body 702.

[0044] By placing the smaller-diameter first cylinder 701 and second cylinder 702 side-by-side above the larger-diameter third cylinder 703, the vertical space of the equipment is fully utilized, avoiding excessive horizontal area occupation by the multi-cylinder layout. This effectively compresses the overall size of the equipment, making it more suitable for installations in homes with limited space. Simultaneously, the filter assembly 3 extends into the air duct 1 through mounting holes 201 on the front panel 2, located above the third cylinder 703 and below the two smaller cylinders. The installation position of the filter assembly 3 is cleverly planned using the gaps between the multiple cylinders, eliminating the need for additional space and further simplifying the structure.

[0045] Here, the first drum 701, the second drum 702, and the third drum 703 can be, for example, a washer-dryer combo of a washing machine, typically including an outer drum and an inner drum located inside the outer drum. Clothes to be washed are placed in the inner drum, and washing is completed by the rotation of the inner drum, while drying is completed by the action of the drying air duct. The outer drum remains fixed, serving to support and secure the inner drum. The first drum 701 and the second drum 702 can have the same outer diameter or different outer diameters.

[0046] In the above detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific aspects of this disclosure by way of illustration. In this regard, terms indicating direction or positional relationship, such as “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” and “circumferential,” are used with reference to the orientation of the described figures. Since components of the described device can be positioned in multiple different orientations, directional terms are used for illustrative purposes and not for limitation. It should be understood that other aspects can be utilized and structural or logical changes can be made without departing from the concept of this disclosure. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be considered limiting.

[0047] It should be understood that, unless otherwise specifically indicated, features of various embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be combined with each other. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more; similarly, “at least one of…” includes any one of the relevant listed items and any combination of any two or more.

[0048] It should be understood that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "joining," "attaching," "installing," "connecting," "linking," "fixing," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms herein based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] Furthermore, the term "above" as used herein with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may be used to indicate that the component, element, or material layer is "indirectly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface such that one or more additional components, elements, or layers are arranged between the surface and the component, element, or material layer. However, the term "above" as used with respect to components, elements, or material layers formed or located "above" a surface may also optionally have a specific meaning: that the component, element, or material layer is "directly" positioned (e.g., placed, formed, deposited, etc.) on the surface, for example, in direct contact with the surface.

[0050] Although terms such as “first,” “second,” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, or sections, these components, parts, regions, layers, or sections are not limited to these terms. Rather, these terms are used only to distinguish one component, part, region, layer, or section from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the examples described herein, the first component, part, region, layer, or section mentioned in the examples may also be referred to as the second component, part, region, layer, or section. Furthermore, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description herein, “a plurality” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0051] It should be understood that spatial relative terms, such as “above,” “upper,” “below,” and “lower,” are used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another shown in the figures. In addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, these spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is flipped, an element described as “above” or “upper” relative to another element would be “below” or “lower” relative to that other element. Thus, depending on the spatial orientation of the device, the term “above” encompasses both above and below orientations. Devices may have other orientations (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0052] Furthermore, the term “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous compared to other aspects or designs. Rather, the use of the term “exemplary” is intended to present the concept in a concrete manner. As used herein, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context, “X applies A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive arrangements. That is, “X applies A or B” satisfies any of the foregoing instances if X applies A; X applies B; or both X applies A and B. Additionally, unless otherwise specified or clear from the context to refer to the singular form, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims are generally understood to mean “one or more.”

[0053] Similarly, although this disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent variations and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding this specification and the accompanying drawings. This disclosure includes all such modifications and variations and is limited only by the scope of the claims. In particular, with respect to the various functions performed by the components described above (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), unless otherwise indicated, the terminology used to describe such components is intended to correspond to any component (functionally equivalent) that performs the specific function of the described component, even if structurally not equivalent to the disclosed structure. Furthermore, although specific features of this disclosure may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such features may be combined with one or more other features of other implementations, as may be desired and advantageous to any given or particular application. Moreover, with regard to the terms “comprising,” “owning,” “having,” “having,” or variations thereof as used in the detailed description or claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “including.”

[0054] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

[0055] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Air duct; The front panel has mounting holes; as well as The filter assembly includes: A box body having a receiving cavity having an upward-facing opening; The filter element is installed in the receiving cavity through the opening along the height direction, and the housing extends the filter element into the air duct through the mounting hole.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity has an air inlet and an air outlet, and the filter element is constructed as a hollow structure and includes: A first filter element is positioned opposite the air inlet; and The second filter element is opposite to the air outlet.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first filter element and the second filter element are connected by a reversibly bendable connector to allow the second filter element to rotate relative to the first filter element, thereby exposing the windward side of the second filter element.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connector is made of a flexible material that allows it to be reversibly bent, and the first filter element and the second filter element are respectively connected to both ends of the connector.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The thickness of the connector is 1mm-3mm.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first filter element includes a first frame and a first filter screen mounted on the first frame; the second filter element includes a second frame and a second filter screen mounted on the second frame.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first frame, the second frame, and the connector are a single unit.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The filter element further includes a base for mounting the first filter element and the second filter element. The filter element further includes a locking element for releasably locking the end of the second filter element away from the connector to the substrate.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The base has a top cover, the outer contour of which is larger than the opening so as to cover the upper side of the opening, and the top cover is detachably snapped onto the box body.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The box body is a hollow cuboid. The end face of the box body away from the front panel serves as the air inlet. The side wall of the box body adjacent to the end face has the air outlet. The opening is located on the top wall of the box body. The top wall, the end face, and the side wall are all adjacent to each other. The opening is a right-angled triangle, and the filter element is constructed as a right-angled triangular prism that matches the shape of the opening. Furthermore, the first filter element is disposed on the inclined surface of the right-angled triangular prism and faces the air inlet, and the second filter element is disposed on the right-angled surface of the right-angled triangular prism that is directly opposite the air outlet.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The filter element is sealed to the housing so that all the fluid flowing through the air inlet flows sequentially through the first filter element and the second filter element.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, In a direction perpendicular to the second filter element, the projection of the first filter element coincides with the projection of the second filter element.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes a heat exchanger disposed downstream of the second filter element, wherein the projection of the second filter element coincides with the projection of the inlet of the heat exchanger in a direction perpendicular to the second filter element.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, It also includes a first cylindrical body, a second cylindrical body, and a third cylindrical body, wherein the diameter of the third cylindrical body is larger than that of the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body, and the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body are arranged side by side above the third cylindrical body. The air duct is connected to the third cylinder, and the mounting hole is located diagonally above the third cylinder and between the first cylinder and the second cylinder.

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