Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus, which comprises a plurality of cylinders and a plurality of heat exchangers, each cylinder is used to accommodate laundry, and at least one heat exchanger is arranged in each cylinder, the heat exchanger is one-to-one corresponding to the cylinder and is communicated with the cylinder, wherein the heat exchanger corresponding to at least one cylinder is a micro-channel heat exchanger. Through the above technical solution, in the drying tunnel of the laundry treating apparatus of the present disclosure, the micro-channel heat exchanger is arranged, the heat exchange area of the micro-channel heat exchanger is larger, and the volume is smaller. The temperature of the gas in the drying tunnel can be adjusted faster, and the response speed of the adjustment of the gas temperature is faster. When the micro-channel heat exchanger is arranged in the laundry treating apparatus, the space occupied is smaller, the arrangement of the heat exchanger is more convenient, and the installation space for other components is better reserved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A heat pump washing machine is a type of washing machine that uses heat pump technology to transfer heat from the air to the water for heating, offering advantages such as energy saving, environmental friendliness, and quiet operation. As the number of drums in washing machines increases, the rational layout of the heat pump becomes particularly important. Utility Model Content

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

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a garment processing device is provided, the garment processing device including a plurality of cylinders and a plurality of heat exchangers, each of the cylinders having at least one heat exchanger corresponding to a drying duct for accommodating clothes to be washed, the heat exchangers corresponding to and connected to the cylinders one by one, wherein at least one heat exchanger corresponding to the cylinder is a microchannel heat exchanger.

[0005] In some possible implementations, the cylindrical body includes a first cylindrical body, a second cylindrical body, and a third cylindrical body. The second and third cylindrical bodies are positioned above the first cylindrical body. The central axes of the second and third cylindrical bodies are located on opposite sides of the vertical plane containing the central axis of the first cylindrical body. The heat exchanger includes a first heat exchanger corresponding to the first cylindrical body, a second heat exchanger corresponding to the second cylindrical body, and a third heat exchanger corresponding to the third cylindrical body. This allows the second and third cylindrical bodies to make efficient use of the space above the first cylindrical body. Compared to stacking the first, second, and third cylindrical bodies vertically, this design occupies less space, reducing the volume of the garment processing equipment.

[0006] In some possible implementations, the diameter and depth of the second and third drums are both smaller than those of the first drum, and the second and third heat exchangers are microchannel heat exchangers. This allows the second and third drums to be specifically designed for washing small items of clothing, such as underwear and socks. The first drum can be used for washing other garments, such as coats and overcoats. This partitioned design avoids mixing different types of clothing, reduces the risk of cross-contamination, and improves washing efficiency. Furthermore, the second and third drums further enrich the use of the garment processing equipment, allowing for further partitioning of small garments and preventing the mixing of different types of small items.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the first heat exchanger is a tube-fin heat exchanger. Since the first cylinder is relatively large and washing large garments takes longer, a tube-fin heat exchanger can be used for the first heat exchanger, balancing performance and cost.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the garment processing equipment further includes a frame support for supporting the first heat exchanger. The frame support is disposed between the second cylinder and / or the third cylinder and the first cylinder, with the first heat exchanger positioned above the frame support. The frame support provides effective support for the first heat exchanger, thereby improving the installation efficiency and stability of the first heat exchanger within the garment processing equipment.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the first heat exchanger includes heat exchange tubes and fins, with multiple fins spaced apart along the axial direction of the cylinder. The heat exchange tubes extend along the axial direction of the cylinder and penetrate through the multiple fins, with the inlet and outlet ends of the heat exchange tubes passing through the sidewall of the frame support to extend to the outside of the frame support. This design ensures sufficient heat exchange area while avoiding thermal interference between fins due to excessive fin density. Simultaneously, the heat exchange tubes extending along the cylinder axis and penetrating multiple fins form an integrated "tube-fin" structure. This allows the medium flowing within the heat exchange tubes to exchange heat with multiple fins simultaneously, improving heat exchange efficiency.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the first heat exchanger is positioned above the first cylinder and below the second and third cylinders; the second heat exchanger is positioned behind the second cylinder and above the first cylinder; and the third heat exchanger is positioned behind the third cylinder and above the first cylinder. This arrangement allows the first heat exchanger to effectively utilize the space between the first, second, and third cylinders, resulting in a more compact internal layout for the garment processing equipment. The placement of the heat exchangers also contributes to a more compact internal layout, facilitating the development of multi-functional garment processing equipment. Furthermore, this arrangement allows for the shortest possible path for the drying tunnels corresponding to the cylinders.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the garment processing device includes a compressor connected to multiple heat exchangers. The compressor is positioned behind the second or third cylinder and above the first cylinder. This allows for better space utilization and avoids wasted space. Simultaneously, the compressor can be directly connected to all three heat exchangers, shortening the refrigerant flow path within the heat exchangers. Furthermore, it allows three heat exchangers to share a single compressor, making the garment processing device more energy-efficient.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the garment processing equipment further includes a heat exchanger base, in which the second and third heat exchangers are integrated. The heat exchanger base provides protection and stability for the second and third heat exchangers. Simultaneously, the heat exchanger base also isolates the garment processing equipment from external gases to some extent, preventing them from affecting the heat exchange efficiency. By installing the heat exchangers using the heat exchanger base, the irregular structure of the heat exchangers can be ignored; by installing the heat exchanger base, the second and third heat exchangers can be installed. The heat exchanger base can be a regular cubic structure, which makes installation more convenient and requires less additional installation structure, thus avoiding occupying space within the garment processing equipment.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the heat exchanger base is formed with a partition plate to divide the heat exchanger base into a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, and each receiving cavity is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The second heat exchanger is housed in the first receiving cavity, and the third heat exchanger is housed in the second receiving cavity. The partition plate can divide the base into two independent receiving cavities, each cavity having a dedicated air inlet / outlet, avoiding airflow crosstalk between multiple cylinders and multiple heat exchangers, and avoiding thermal interference between multiple heat exchangers.

[0014] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects: Through the above technical solution, a microchannel heat exchanger is provided in the drying tunnel of the clothing processing equipment in this embodiment of the present disclosure. Compared with conventional tube-fin heat exchangers, the microchannel heat exchanger has a larger heat exchange area, enabling faster adjustment of the gas temperature in the drying tunnel and a faster response speed to gas temperature adjustment. Simultaneously, the microchannel heat exchanger is also smaller in size than conventional tube-fin heat exchangers. When the microchannel heat exchanger is installed in the clothing processing equipment, it occupies less space, facilitating the arrangement of the heat exchanger and better reserving installation space for other components. Furthermore, through the one-to-one correspondence design of multiple drums and multiple heat exchangers, different drums can individually adjust the gas temperature for different washing needs. This individual gas adjustment design allows for more precise temperature adjustment of the gas in each drum and better avoids heat energy waste.

[0015] 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

[0016] 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device from one perspective, according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device from another perspective, according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an exemplary embodiment; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a heat exchanger and its base according to an exemplary embodiment, wherein the heat exchanger base is in a disassembled state; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a frame support structure according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Clothing processing equipment, 11-Cylinder, 111-First cylinder, 112-Second cylinder, 113-Third cylinder, 12-Heat exchanger, 121-First heat exchanger, 1211-Heat exchange tube, 1212-Fin, 122-Second heat exchanger, 123-Third heat exchanger, 124-Condenser, 125-Evaporator, 13-Compressor, 14-First fan, 15-Second fan, 16-Third fan, 17-Heat exchanger base, 171-Divider plate, 172-First receiving cavity, 173-Second receiving cavity, 2-Frame support. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] A heat pump washing machine is a type of washing machine that utilizes heat pump technology to regulate the temperature and humidity inside the washing drum. Heat pump technology refers to a highly efficient energy utilization technology that achieves heating or cooling by transferring heat. Typically, washing machines using heat pump technology include a heat exchanger 12. For example, during the washing process, a heat pump washing machine can heat or cool the gas flowing through the washing drum. Taking gas heating as an example, the heat from the heated gas can be transferred to the water in the washing drum, thus heating the water. Similarly, after washing, the heat pump washing machine can reheat the gas flowing through the washing drum, which can then dry the drum.

[0021] With the increasing demand from users for zoned washing and hygienic washing, washing machines are developing towards multi-drum and multi-functional designs. For heat pump washing machines, multiple drums 11 require a significant amount of internal space, making it difficult to arrange other components such as the heat exchanger 12. Therefore, as the number of drums 11 increases, the rational layout of the heat exchanger 12 becomes particularly important.

[0022] To address the aforementioned issues, the solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] This disclosure provides a garment processing device 1, with reference to... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the clothing processing device 1 here can be the heat pump washing machine mentioned above. The clothing processing device 1 includes multiple drums 11 and multiple heat exchangers 12. Each drum 11 is equipped with at least one heat exchanger 12 in the drying tunnel for accommodating the clothes to be washed. The heat exchangers 12 correspond one-to-one with the drums 11 and are connected. Among them, at least one heat exchanger 12 corresponding to the drum 11 is a microchannel heat exchanger.

[0024] Through the above technical solution, a microchannel heat exchanger is provided in the drying tunnel of the clothing processing equipment 1 in this embodiment of the present disclosure. Compared with conventional tube-fin heat exchangers, the microchannel heat exchanger has a larger heat exchange area, enabling faster adjustment of the gas temperature in the drying tunnel and a faster response speed to gas temperature adjustment. Simultaneously, the microchannel heat exchanger is also smaller in size than conventional tube-fin heat exchangers. When the microchannel heat exchanger is installed in the clothing processing equipment 1, it occupies less space, facilitating the arrangement of the heat exchanger 12 and better reserving installation space for other components. Furthermore, through the one-to-one correspondence design of multiple drums 11 and multiple heat exchangers 12, different drums 11 can individually adjust the gas temperature for different washing needs. This individual gas adjustment design makes the temperature adjustment of the gas in each drum 11 more precise and better avoids heat energy waste.

[0025] It is understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are designed based on the premise that the garment processing device 1 has multiple cylinders 11, and each cylinder 11 is equipped with a heat exchanger 12. In related technologies, when the garment processing device 1 needs to have multiple cylinders 11, in order to save space, a design in which multiple cylinders 11 share a single heat exchanger 12 is often adopted. Although multiple cylinders 11 sharing a single heat exchanger 12 occupies less space within the garment processing device 1, it also limits the use of the garment processing device 1 and restricts its development direction towards multi-functionality. In the embodiments disclosed herein, it is ensured that users can operate multiple cylinders 11 independently, ensuring the multi-functionality of the garment processing device 1. At the same time, by designing at least one heat exchanger 12 as a microchannel heat exchanger, the space occupied within the garment processing device 1 is reduced in the case of multiple cylinders 11 and multiple heat exchangers 12, and the arrangement of the heat exchangers 12 themselves is made easier.

[0026] Taking the garment processing device 1 as a washing machine as an example, the drying tunnel mentioned here refers to a gas circulation system used to regulate the temperature and humidity of the gas flowing through the washing drum. The heat exchanger 12 mentioned above is installed inside the drying tunnel. During the washing process, the temperature of the gas and water inside the washing drum can be regulated by adjusting the temperature of the gas inside the drying tunnel. After washing, a high-temperature airflow can be generated through the drying tunnel to dry the clothes inside the washing drum. When not washing, a high-temperature airflow can be generated through the drying tunnel to dry the inside of the washing drum, preventing it from becoming too damp. It is understood that when the garment processing device 1 has multiple drums 11, there can also be multiple drying tunnels corresponding to the drums 11.

[0027] In some embodiments, the cylinder 11 may include a first cylinder 111, a second cylinder 112, and a third cylinder 113, as shown below. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 are disposed above the first cylinder 111. The two central axes of the second cylinder 112 are located on both sides of the vertical plane containing the central axis of the second cylinder 112. The heat exchanger 12 includes a first heat exchanger 121 corresponding to the first cylinder 111, a second heat exchanger 122 corresponding to the second cylinder 112, and a third heat exchanger 123 corresponding to the third cylinder 113. It can be understood that in... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The complete structure of the garment processing device 1 is not shown in the diagrams; only the frame and internal structure of the garment processing device 1 are illustrated for reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2The term "clothing processing device 1" does not represent a complete clothing processing device 1. Furthermore, in the embodiments of this disclosure, the terms "above" and "below" mentioned above and below are based on the vertical direction. For example, "the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 are located above the first cylinder 111" means that the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 are located above the first cylinder 111 in the vertical direction.

[0028] Continue with reference Figure 1 For reference, with the viewpoint facing the front of the garment processing device 1 as a baseline, the central axis of the second cylinder 112 and the central axis of the third cylinder 113 can be located to the upper left and upper right of the central axis of the first cylinder 111, respectively. For the garment processing device 1, the front of the device, i.e., the direction of the opening of the cylinder 11, allows users to easily pick up and put down garments through the opening located at the front of the device. In this way, the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 can make efficient use of the space above the first cylinder 111. Compared to stacking the first cylinder 111, second cylinder 112, and third cylinder 113 in the height direction, this design occupies less space, reducing the volume of the garment processing device 1. Simultaneously... Taking the example of a drying tunnel having multiple tunnels that correspond one-to-one with three cylinders 11, the three cylinders 11 arranged in a non-perfectly symmetrical manner ensure that the three drying tunnels corresponding to the three cylinders 11 do not interfere with each other during arrangement, avoiding the increase in the size of the drying tunnels due to mutual avoidance, and further reducing the path of gas flow in the drying tunnels. Due to the shortening of the gas flow path, the response speed of temperature regulation in the gas inside the cylinder 11 is also indirectly improved.

[0029] In some embodiments, the diameter and depth of the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 are smaller than those of the first cylinder 111, and the second heat exchanger 122 and the third heat exchanger 123 are microchannel heat exchangers. Thus, the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 can be specifically used to handle small items of clothing, such as underwear and socks. The first cylinder 111 can be used to wash clothes such as coats and jackets. This partitioned design avoids mixing different types of clothing, reduces the risk of cross-contamination, and improves washing efficiency. Simultaneously, the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 further enrich the use of the clothing processing device 1, allowing for further partitioning of small items of clothing and avoiding mixing different types of small items. Furthermore, the miniaturized design of the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 also accommodates the need for compact space using microchannel heat exchangers, and can further reduce the weight of the clothing processing device 1. Because the microchannel heat exchanger has better heat exchange efficiency and the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 have smaller volumes, the response speed is further accelerated when the gas temperature inside the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113 is adjusted, which better meets the user's needs for quick washing of small clothes.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first heat exchanger 121 can be a tube-fin heat exchanger. Since the first cylinder 111 has a large volume and large garments require longer washing times, the first heat exchanger 121 can be a tube-fin heat exchanger, balancing performance and cost. Tube-fin heat exchangers 121 have a longer service life, are easier to clean and maintain, and offer better start-up performance in low-temperature environments.

[0031] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 1 may further include a frame support 2 for supporting the first heat exchanger 121. The frame support 2 is disposed between the second cylinder 112 and / or the third cylinder 113 and the first cylinder 111, with the first heat exchanger 121 disposed above the frame support 2. The frame support 2 provides effective support for the first heat exchanger 121, thereby improving the installation efficiency and stability of the first heat exchanger 121 within the garment processing device 1. Furthermore, the frame support 2 can be disposed between the second cylinder 112 and / or the third cylinder 113 and the first cylinder 111; that is, the frame support 2 can be disposed between the second cylinder 112 and the first cylinder 111, or between the third cylinder 113 and the first cylinder 111. When the frame support 2 is sufficiently large, it can be disposed simultaneously between the second cylinder 112 and the first cylinder 111, and between the third cylinder 113 and the first cylinder 111. At this time, at least a portion of the structure of the first heat exchanger 121 is also disposed between the second cylinder 112 and / or the third cylinder 113 and the first cylinder 111, thereby making full use of the space between the second cylinder 112 and / or the third cylinder 113 and the first cylinder 111, thereby improving the space utilization rate in the garment processing equipment 1.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first heat exchanger 121 may further include heat exchange tubes 1211 and fins 1212. Multiple fins 1212 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the cylinder 11. The heat exchange tubes 1211 extend along the axial direction of the cylinder 11 and penetrate the multiple fins 1212. The inlet and outlet ends of the heat exchange tubes 1211 pass through the side wall of the frame support 2 to extend to the outside of the frame support 2. See details for further information. Figure 6 Because the spacing between fins 1212 is limited and the number of fins 1212 is generally large, in order to avoid excessive fins 1212 leading to dense lines, Figure 6 In the diagram, a cube is used to represent the entirety of multiple fins.

[0033] By arranging fins 1212 at intervals along the axis of the cylinder 11, a regular airflow channel is formed. This design ensures sufficient heat exchange area while avoiding thermal interference between fins 1212 due to excessive density. Simultaneously, the heat exchange tube 1211 extends along the axis of the cylinder 11 and passes through multiple fins 1212, forming an integrated "tube-fin" structure. This allows the medium flowing within the heat exchange tube 1211 to exchange heat with multiple fins 1212 simultaneously, improving heat exchange efficiency.

[0034] The first heat exchanger 121 can be positioned above the first cylinder 111 and below the second cylinder 112 and the third cylinder 113. The second heat exchanger 122 can be positioned behind the second cylinder 112 and above the first cylinder 111. The third heat exchanger 123 can be positioned behind the third cylinder 113 and above the first cylinder 111. In this way, the first heat exchanger 121 makes efficient use of the space between the first cylinder 111 and the second and third cylinders 112 and 113, allowing for a more compact internal arrangement of the garment processing equipment 1. Furthermore, when the diameter and depth of the second and third cylinders 112 and 113 are smaller than the diameter and depth of the first cylinder 111, the first and second cylinders 111 and 112 can be offset by a portion in the depth direction of the cylinder 11, or in the axial direction of the cylinder 11, or in the front-back direction of the garment processing equipment 1. Similarly, the first and third cylinders 111 and 113 can also be offset by a portion. To further utilize this space, the second heat exchanger 122 can be located behind the second cylinder 112 and higher than the first cylinder 111, and the third heat exchanger 123 can be located behind the third cylinder 113 and higher than the first cylinder 111. This further makes the arrangement within the garment processing equipment 1 more compact, facilitating the development of the garment processing equipment 1 towards multi-functionality. Furthermore, this arrangement also allows the drying tunnels corresponding to the cylinder 11 to have the shortest possible path.

[0035] The garment processing device 1 includes a compressor 13 connected to multiple heat exchangers 12. The compressor 13 is located behind the second or third cylinder 112 and above the first cylinder 111. As described above, when the diameter and depth of the second and third cylinders 112 are smaller than those of the first cylinder 111, the first and second cylinders 112 can be offset by a portion in the depth direction of the cylinders 11, and the first and third cylinders 111 and 113 can also be offset by a portion. The compressor 13 can further utilize this space, avoiding wasted space. Simultaneously, the compressor 13 can directly connect to the heat exchangers 12 of the three cylinders 11 simultaneously without taking a detour, shortening the flow path of the refrigerant inside the heat exchangers 12. This also allows the heat exchangers 12 of the three cylinders 11 to share a single compressor 13, making the garment processing device 1 more energy-efficient.

[0036] Each cylinder 11 can have a heat exchanger 12 that includes an evaporator 125 and a condenser 124. This allows the heat exchangers 12 to form a complete heat pump cycle system, enabling precise temperature control for each cylinder 11 and supporting simultaneous washing and drying operations with different temperature requirements, thus avoiding thermal interference between multiple cylinders 11. In some embodiments, the refrigerant inlet of the condenser 124 can be connected to the refrigerant outlet of the compressor 13, and the refrigerant outlet of the condenser 124 can be connected to the refrigerant inlet of the evaporator 125. Taking the need to lower the gas temperature as an example, the compressor 13 compresses the refrigerant, turning it into a high-temperature, high-pressure gas. The high-temperature, high-pressure gas enters the condenser 124, where it releases heat through heat exchange with the external environment, such as air or water, condensing into a high-pressure liquid refrigerant. After throttling and depressurization, the high-pressure liquid refrigerant becomes a low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant that flows into the evaporator 125 to absorb heat, thereby lowering the gas temperature.

[0037] The first fan 14 connected to the first heat exchanger 121 can be located behind the first heat exchanger 121 and below the second cylinder 112. The second fan 15 connected to the second heat exchanger 122 is located behind the second cylinder 112 and above the first cylinder 111. The third fan 16 connected to the third heat exchanger 123 is located behind the third cylinder 113 and above the first cylinder 111. In other words, the fans, together with the heat exchangers 12 and the compressor 13, can further utilize the staggered space, avoiding wasted space. Simultaneously, the fans can also provide power for gas flow within the drying tunnel, increasing the gas velocity. (Refer to...) Figure 5 In some embodiments, the second fan 15 can be arranged side by side with the second heat exchanger 122, and the third fan 16 can be arranged side by side with the third heat exchanger 123, further saving space.

[0038] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 1 further includes a heat exchanger base 17, in which the second heat exchanger 122 and the third heat exchanger 123 are integrated. The heat exchanger base 17 provides protection and fixation for the second heat exchanger 122 and the third heat exchanger 123. Simultaneously, the heat exchanger base 17 also isolates external gases to a certain extent, preventing external gases from affecting the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger 12. In related technologies, the heat exchanger 12 is often an irregular structure. This irregular structure includes both an irregular shape (not a typical cube) and a surface that is not planar, with multiple protruding structures on its surface. Although the second heat exchanger 122 and the third heat exchanger 123 are relatively small in size, if they were directly installed inside the garment processing device 1, numerous installation structures would be required to fix the second and third heat exchangers 122 and 123 at different positions, thus occupying more space. Therefore, in this embodiment of the garment processing device 1, the heat exchanger 122 is installed via the heat exchanger base 17, which eliminates the need for an irregular structure. Installing the heat exchanger base 17 allows for the installation of both the second and third heat exchangers 122 and 123. Furthermore, the heat exchanger base 17 can be a regular cubic structure, making installation more convenient and requiring fewer installation structures, thus avoiding space occupation within the garment processing device 1. Furthermore, the integrated design of the heat exchanger base 17 integrates the second heat exchanger 122 and the third heat exchanger 123 into the same base, making it easier to assemble the second heat exchanger 122 and the third heat exchanger 123. Compared to a single mounting base, the integrated design also reduces the number of required parts and the overall weight.

[0039] Reference Figure 4 In some embodiments, a partition plate 171 may be formed within the heat exchanger base 17 to divide the heat exchanger base 17 into a first receiving cavity 172 and a second receiving cavity 173. Each receiving cavity is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The second heat exchanger 122 is housed in the first receiving cavity 172, and the third heat exchanger 123 is housed in the second receiving cavity 173. The partition plate 171 can divide the base into two independent receiving cavities, each cavity being provided with a dedicated air inlet / outlet, avoiding airflow crosstalk between multiple cylinders 11 and multiple heat exchangers 12, and avoiding thermal interference between multiple heat exchangers 12.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.”

[0047] 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.”

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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, The garment processing equipment includes multiple drums and multiple heat exchangers. Each drum has at least one heat exchanger in its drying tunnel for accommodating the clothes to be washed. The heat exchangers correspond one-to-one with and are connected to the drums. At least one heat exchanger corresponding to a drum is a microchannel heat exchanger.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylinder includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and a third cylinder. The second cylinder and the third cylinder are disposed above the first cylinder. The central axis of the second cylinder and the central axis of the third cylinder are respectively located on both sides of the vertical plane containing the central axis of the first cylinder. The heat exchanger includes a first heat exchanger corresponding to the first cylinder, a second heat exchanger corresponding to the second cylinder, and a third heat exchanger corresponding to the third cylinder.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, in, The diameter and depth of the second and third cylinders are both smaller than those of the first cylinder, and the second and third heat exchangers are microchannel heat exchangers.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first heat exchanger is a tube-fin heat exchanger.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment further includes a frame support member for supporting the first heat exchanger. The frame support member is disposed between the second cylinder and / or the third cylinder and the first cylinder, and the first heat exchanger is disposed above the frame support member.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first heat exchanger includes heat exchange tubes and fins. A plurality of the fins are spaced apart along the axial direction of the cylinder. The heat exchange tubes extend along the axial direction of the cylinder and pass through the plurality of fins. The inlet and outlet ends of the heat exchange tubes pass through the side wall of the frame support to extend to the outside of the frame support.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first heat exchanger is located above the first cylinder and below the second and third cylinders. The second heat exchanger is located behind the second cylinder and above the first cylinder. The third heat exchanger is located behind the third cylinder and above the first cylinder.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes a compressor connected to a plurality of the heat exchangers, the compressor being located behind the second cylinder or the third cylinder and above the first cylinder.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a heat exchanger base, in which the second heat exchanger and the third heat exchanger are integrated and disposed within the same heat exchanger base.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The heat exchanger base is formed with a partition plate to divide the heat exchanger base into a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, and each receiving cavity is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The second heat exchanger is received in the first receiving cavity, and the third heat exchanger is received in the second receiving cavity.

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