Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus comprising three drums and three drying mechanisms, each of the three drying mechanisms being arranged corresponding to one of the three drums, i.e. each drum is provided with a corresponding drying mechanism, the drying mechanism comprising a drying pipeline and a conveying fan, the inlet and outlet of the drying pipeline are both in communication with the interior of the corresponding drum, and the conveying fan is arranged in the drying pipeline, wherein the drying pipeline is formed with at least one fresh air inlet and at least one first valve, the first valve is arranged corresponding to the fresh air inlet, the fresh air inlet is used to communicate with the outside of the laundry treating apparatus, and the fresh air inlet is arranged upstream of the conveying fan. The laundry treating apparatus provided by the present disclosure can not only have good drying performance, but also provide a good ventilation environment for the clothes retained in the drum, avoid the breeding of bacteria and the generation of peculiar smell, and at the same time, better compactness can be taken into account, facilitating the arrangement of other components in the laundry treating apparatus.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, with the rapid development of science and technology, washing machines have become an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. However, after washing clothes, users often cannot take them out in time, leaving the clothes stuck in the drum of the washing machine. The drum is a relatively closed environment, which makes it easy for bacteria to grow on the clothes and produce odors. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a garment processing device that at least partially overcomes the problems existing in the related art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this disclosure provides a garment processing apparatus, the garment processing apparatus comprising: Three cylinders; Three drying mechanisms are provided, one-to-one with the cylinder body; The drying mechanism includes a drying pipeline and a conveying fan. The inlet and outlet of the drying pipeline are both connected to the interior of the corresponding cylinder, and the conveying fan is arranged in the drying pipeline. The drying pipeline has at least one fresh air inlet and at least one first valve, with the first valve corresponding to the fresh air inlet. The fresh air inlet is used to connect with the outside of the clothing processing equipment and is located upstream of the conveying fan.

[0005] With the above technical solution, since the drying duct has at least one fresh air inlet, which is used to connect with the outside of the clothing processing equipment and is located upstream of the conveyor fan, when the clothing processing (e.g., washing) in the drum is completed and the user does not remove the clothing from the drum in time, the fresh air inlet located upstream of the conveyor fan can draw in fresh air from the external environment under the action of the conveyor fan and deliver the fresh air to the inside of the drum through the drying duct. This provides a good ventilation environment for the clothing contained inside the drum, inhibits the growth of anaerobic bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, which helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold, protect the hygiene of clothing, and reduce the odor produced by the decomposition of organic matter by anaerobic bacteria, keeping the clothing fresh.

[0006] This effectively avoids the situation in related technologies where, if users do not remove their clothes promptly after washing, the clothes remain in the relatively enclosed drum, making them prone to bacterial growth and odors. This not only affects human health but also the user experience.

[0007] Furthermore, in the garment processing equipment disclosed herein, by placing the fresh air inlet on the drying duct, fresh air from the external environment can be introduced into the drum without the need for a separate duct within the garment processing equipment. This simplifies the structure of the garment processing equipment, reduces the complexity of disassembly and assembly, and improves its compactness, facilitating the arrangement of other components within the equipment. Additionally, the conveying fan of the drying mechanism can be used to power the delivery of fresh air, eliminating the need for an additional fan. This reduces the number of components used, minimizes space occupation, and lowers manufacturing and maintenance costs.

[0008] In addition, since at least one first valve is installed on the drying pipeline, which is located at the fresh air inlet, the first valve can be closed when the drum is in the drying state. At this time, the gas in the external environment will not flow into the inside of the drum through the drying pipeline under the action of the conveying fan, effectively preventing the gas in the external environment from flowing into the inside of the drum when the drum is in the drying state and affecting the drying of the drum. When the clothes are finished, the first valve can be opened and other components in the drying mechanism can be closed to allow fresh air from the external environment to be injected, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria and / or the generation of odors.

[0009] In other words, the garment processing equipment provided by this disclosure not only has excellent drying performance but also provides a good ventilation environment for the clothes remaining in the drum, preventing bacterial growth and odor generation. At the same time, it maintains a compact design, facilitating the arrangement of other components within the garment processing equipment. By integrating drying and fresh air functions, the garment processing equipment provided by this disclosure offers users more choices, enriches the functionality of the garment processing equipment, and optimizes the user experience.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the drying pipeline includes an inlet section, a heat pump housing, and an outlet section; The heat pump housing has a housing inlet and a housing outlet. One end of the input pipe section is configured as the inlet of the drying pipe, and the other end is connected to the housing inlet. The outlet of the housing is connected to the inlet of the conveying fan, the outlet of the conveying fan is connected to one end of the output pipe section, and the other end of the output pipe section is configured as the outlet of the drying pipeline. The fresh air inlet is formed in the heat pump housing.

[0011] The inlet pipe section, heat pump housing, and outlet pipe section are connected in sequence, which can extract the humid gas and / or liquid inside the drum and deliver the high-temperature dry gas processed by the drying mechanism to the inside of the drum, thereby realizing the drying of clothes inside the drum.

[0012] In addition, by placing the fresh air inlet on the heat pump housing, the fresh air inlet can be positioned upstream of the delivery fan. This allows fresh air from the external environment to be delivered into the inside of the drum when clothes are trapped inside, preventing bacterial growth and odors, and protecting the hygiene and freshness of the clothes.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the fresh air inlet is arranged close to the housing outlet.

[0014] The short distance between the fresh air inlet located near the shell outlet and the conveying fan is beneficial to improving the efficiency of the conveying fan in drawing fresh air from the external environment.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the drying mechanism further includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor; The evaporator and the condenser are disposed inside the heat pump housing, and the compressor is disposed outside the heat pump housing and connected to the evaporator and the condenser; The fresh air inlet is located between the evaporator and the condenser.

[0016] By placing the fresh air inlet between the evaporator and the condenser, the gas in the external environment (fresh air) can absorb the waste heat of the condenser as it flows through the condenser and into the fan, thereby improving the heat utilization rate.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the heat pump housing includes a rear housing plate, which is disposed opposite to the rear side plate of the housing of the clothing processing equipment in the front-to-back direction; The fresh air inlet is formed on the rear housing plate, and the rear side plate has at least one first rear plate opening.

[0018] Since the fresh air inlet is located on the rear shell plate opposite to the rear side plate of the garment processing equipment, there can be a short distance between the fresh air inlet and the opening of the first rear plate. The short distance between the fresh air inlet and the opening of the first rear plate makes it easier to absorb fresh air from the external environment, which is beneficial to improving the effect of the conveying fan in absorbing fresh air from the external environment.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the garment processing device further includes a first fresh air inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the first rear panel opening and the other end of which is connected to the fresh air inlet.

[0020] In other words, the fresh air inlet is connected to the opening of the first rear panel through the first fresh air input pipe. Fresh air from the external environment can flow through the opening of the first rear panel and the first fresh air input pipe in sequence and into the fresh air inlet. The first fresh air input pipe can guide and direct the air, preventing the air from spreading disorderly in the cabinet of the clothing processing equipment, which is conducive to improving the air intake efficiency of the fresh air inlet.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the input pipe section forms at least one fresh air outlet for communication with the outside of the garment processing equipment, and a second valve is provided at the fresh air outlet.

[0022] By setting at least one fresh air outlet on the inlet pipe section, when fresh air from the external environment flows into the cylinder through the fresh air inlet, the gas inside the cylinder can also flow out through the fresh air outlet. Fresh air continuously flows through the inside of the cylinder, and the inside of the cylinder can always be in a ventilated state. This helps to further prevent clothes from being left inside the cylinder, which can lead to bacterial growth and odor.

[0023] Furthermore, by installing a second valve at the fresh air outlet, the second valve can effectively block the fresh air outlet. Thus, when the cylinder is in the drying state, the second valve can be closed. At this time, the gas inside the cylinder and drying mechanism will not flow out through the fresh air outlet during circulation, effectively preventing the gas inside the cylinder and / or drying mechanism from flowing into the external environment through the fresh air outlet and affecting the drying process. In some possible implementations, the garment processing device further includes a fresh air exhaust pipe, one end of which is connected to the fresh air outlet, and the other end of which is connected to the outside of the garment processing device.

[0024] In other words, the fresh air outlet is connected to the outside of the clothing processing equipment through the fresh air exhaust pipe. The fresh air exhaust pipe can guide and direct the air discharged from the drum, preventing the air discharged from the drum from spreading disorderly inside the clothing processing equipment, which helps to improve the exhaust efficiency of the drum.

[0025] In some possible implementations, the drying pipeline includes an inlet section, a heat pump housing, and an outlet section; The heat pump housing has a housing inlet and a housing outlet; One end of the input pipe section is configured as the inlet of the drying pipeline, and the other end is connected to the inlet of the conveying fan. The outlet of the conveying fan is connected to the inlet of the housing. The shell outlet is connected to one end of the output pipe section, and the other end of the output pipe section is configured as the outlet of the drying pipe. The fresh air inlet is formed in the input pipe section.

[0026] The inlet pipe section, heat pump housing, and outlet pipe section are connected in sequence, which enables the extraction of humid gas and / or liquid from the drum and the delivery of high-temperature dried gas processed by the drying mechanism to the inside of the drum, thereby enabling the drying of clothes inside the drum.

[0027] In addition, by placing the fresh air inlet on the inlet pipe section, it is also possible to arrange the fresh air inlet upstream of the conveying fan. This allows fresh air from the external environment to be delivered into the inside of the drum when clothes are trapped inside, preventing bacterial growth and odor generation, and protecting the hygiene and freshness of the clothes.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the drying pipeline further includes a third valve located in the input pipe section, and the fresh air inlet is located between the third valve and the inlet of the conveying fan.

[0029] By installing a third valve on the inlet pipe section and placing the fresh air inlet between the third valve and the inlet of the conveyor fan, the third valve can disconnect the connection between the inside of the drum and the inlet of the conveyor fan. In this way, when the clothes inside the drum are finished being processed (e.g., washing) and the user does not remove the clothes from the drum in time, the second valve can be closed. At this time, the conveyor fan will not draw air from the drum, but will only draw fresh air from the external environment through the fresh air inlet and deliver it to the inside of the drum through the drying pipe. This effectively avoids the situation where the conveyor fan draws air from the drum at the same time, resulting in less fresh air flowing into the drum through the fresh air inlet, which could lead to easy bacterial growth and / or the generation of odors in the container.

[0030] In some possible implementations, the rear panel of the housing has at least one second rear panel opening; The garment processing equipment also includes a second fresh air inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the opening of the second rear panel, and the other end is connected to the fresh air inlet.

[0031] The opening in the second rear panel allows for communication between the fresh air inlet and the external environment, enabling the fresh air inlet to draw in fresh air from the external environment.

[0032] In addition, since the fresh air inlet is connected to the opening of the second rear panel through the second fresh air inlet pipe, fresh air from the external environment can flow through the opening of the second rear panel and the second fresh air inlet pipe in sequence and into the fresh air inlet. The second fresh air inlet pipe can guide and direct the air, preventing the air from the external environment from spreading disorderly in the cabinet of the clothing processing equipment, which is conducive to improving the air intake efficiency of the fresh air inlet.

[0033] In some possible implementations, the input pipe section is integrally formed with the cylinder.

[0034] The connection between the input pipe section, which is integrally formed with the cylinder, and the cylinder is relatively reliable and not easily detached from the cylinder.

[0035] In addition, the one-piece molded input pipe section and cylinder also help simplify the disassembly and assembly steps of the entire garment processing equipment, which helps improve the production and maintenance efficiency of the garment processing equipment.

[0036] In some possible implementations, the cylinder is provided with an overflow hole for overflowing water inside the cylinder and for discharging gas from the cylinder to form a fresh air outlet.

[0037] When fresh air from the external environment flows into the cylinder through the fresh air inlet via the overflow port, the gas inside the cylinder can also flow out through the overflow port. Fresh air can continuously circulate inside the cylinder, and the inside of the cylinder can always be in a ventilated state. This helps to further prevent clothes from being stuck inside the cylinder, causing bacteria to grow and produce odors.

[0038] In addition, since the overflow port can discharge the gas inside the cylinder, there is no need to open a special fresh air outlet on the cylinder to discharge the gas inside the cylinder. This helps to simplify the structure of the cylinder, facilitate the production and manufacturing of the cylinder, and can also effectively avoid the decrease in strength caused by too many openings on the cylinder.

[0039] In some possible implementations, the three cylinders include a first cylinder and two second cylinders; The second cylinder is located above the first cylinder, and the two rotation axes of the two second cylinders are respectively located on both sides of the vertical plane where the rotation axis of the first cylinder is located; The outer diameter of the second cylinder is smaller than the outer diameter of the first cylinder.

[0040] By staggering the arrangement of the first drum and the two second drums, the space occupied by the first drum and the two second drums in the vertical direction of the cabinet can be reduced. This helps to reduce the height of the cabinet, making it easier to place the laundry processing equipment in the user's home, while also taking into account the washing capacity and the retrieval of clothes.

[0041] Furthermore, the larger diameter of the first drum allows for a larger volume, enabling it to hold more items to be washed and meet the user's requirements for washing or drying large quantities at once.

[0042] In addition, the smaller diameter of the two second drums allows for a reduction in their size while still meeting the requirements for zoned washing, thereby reducing the overall height of the unit and facilitating the placement of the laundry equipment in the user's home.

[0043] 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

[0044] 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.

[0045] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the clothing processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0046] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the clothing processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, wherein the housing is not shown.

[0047] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the heat pump housing and the conveying fan of the clothing processing device provided in the first exemplary embodiment of this disclosure in an assembled state.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the heat pump housing and the conveying fan of the clothing processing device provided in the second exemplary embodiment of this disclosure in an assembled state.

[0049] Figure 5 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a garment processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0050] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0051] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the clothing processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0052] Figure 8 This is a front view schematic diagram of a garment processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0053] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Cylinder body; 11-First cylinder body; 12-Second cylinder body; 5-Drying mechanism; 51-Drying pipeline; 511-Input pipe section; 512-Heat pump housing; 5121-Rear housing plate; 5122-Housing inlet; 5123-Housing outlet; 513-Output pipe section; 52-Conveying fan; 501-Fresh air inlet; 502-First valve; 503-Fresh air outlet; 504-Second valve; 102-Rear side plate. Detailed Implementation

[0054] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0055] The term "comprising" and its variations as used herein are open-ended inclusions, meaning "including but not limited to". The term "based on" means "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment". Definitions of other terms will be given in the following description.

[0056] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0057] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0058] In this disclosure, it should be understood that directional terms such as "front and rear" are defined according to the orientation of the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or a specific orientation structure and operation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. For example, "front" and "rear" are defined in the context of the laundry equipment in normal use. For example, the front side of the laundry equipment can refer to the side of the opening of the washing drum, and the rear side of the laundry equipment refers to the side of the laundry equipment near the bottom of the washing drum. See reference [link / reference needed] for details. Figure 2 As shown.

[0059] In the description of this disclosure, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connect," "link," and "install" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0060] As mentioned above, with the rapid development of science and technology, washing machines have become increasingly important in modern households, becoming an indispensable household appliance in people's daily lives. However, while enjoying the convenience brought by washing machines, a common problem has gradually emerged: users often cannot remove clothes from the washing machine in a timely manner after washing.

[0061] However, the inside of a washing machine drum is a relatively enclosed environment, which provides excellent conditions for the growth of bacteria. Common bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus can proliferate on clothes, which can affect human health and also easily cause clothes to have odors, affecting the user experience.

[0062] In view of this, such as Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this disclosure provides a garment processing device, which includes three drums 1 and three drying mechanisms 5. The three drying mechanisms 5 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the drums 1, that is, each drum 1 is provided with a corresponding drying mechanism 5. The drying mechanism 5 includes a drying pipe 51 and a conveying fan 52. The inlet and outlet of the drying pipe 51 are connected to the interior of the corresponding drum 1, and the conveying fan 52 is arranged in the drying pipe 51.

[0063] The drying duct 51 has at least one fresh air inlet 501 and at least one first valve 502. The first valve 502 is correspondingly disposed at the fresh air inlet 501. The fresh air inlet 501 is used to connect with the outside of the clothing processing equipment and is arranged upstream of the conveying fan 52.

[0064] In the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the three drums 1 work together to achieve different washing functions, thereby meeting the user's needs for zoned washing and washing of different types of clothing, resulting in a better user experience.

[0065] In the aforementioned garment processing equipment, the drying mechanism 5 includes a drying pipe 51 and a conveying fan 52, with both the inlet and outlet of the drying pipe 51 connected to the interior of the corresponding drum 1. The conveying fan 52 is arranged on the drying pipe 51. Thus, the conveying fan 52 arranged on the drying pipe 51 provides driving force to the drying mechanism 5, drawing out the humid gas and / or liquid from the drum 1. Under the action of the components of the drying mechanism 5 (such as an evaporator, condenser, and compressor), the humid gas and / or liquid are converted into high-temperature dry gas, which is then conveyed to the interior of the drum 1 via the drying pipe 51 and continuously circulated. This enables the drying of the garments inside the drum 1, thereby meeting the user's drying needs during the garment washing process.

[0066] In the aforementioned garment processing equipment, each drum 1 is equipped with a corresponding drying mechanism 5. Thus, during the operation of the garment processing equipment, each drum 1 can perform drying operations independently. The independent drying mechanism 5 allows for individual adjustment of parameters such as temperature, wind speed, and time, avoiding over-drying or under-drying. The drying effect of the garments is better, and it can also avoid cross-contamination and odor transfer. Furthermore, it facilitates inspection and maintenance, which helps to reduce the operating cost of the garment processing equipment.

[0067] It should be noted that the upstream of the conveying fan 52 refers to the intake (air intake) side of the conveying fan 52, which is the starting point where the conveying fan 52 begins to draw in gas (usually air) and push it downstream (air outlet).

[0068] Through the above technical solution, since the drying pipe 51 has at least one fresh air inlet 501, which is used to connect with the outside of the clothing processing equipment, and the fresh air inlet 501 is arranged upstream of the conveying fan 52, when the clothing processing (e.g., washing) in the drum 1 is completed and the user does not take the clothes out of the drum 1 in time, the fresh air inlet 501 located upstream of the conveying fan 52 can draw in fresh air from the external environment under the action of the conveying fan 52, and deliver the fresh air to the inside of the drum 1 through the drying pipe 51. This can provide a good ventilation environment for the clothes contained inside the drum 1, and can inhibit the growth of anaerobic bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. This is beneficial to inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold, protect the hygiene of the clothes, and at the same time reduce the odor produced by the decomposition of organic matter by anaerobic bacteria, keeping the clothes fresh.

[0069] This effectively avoids the situation in related technologies where, if users do not remove their clothes promptly after washing, the clothes remain in the relatively enclosed drum, making them prone to bacterial growth and odors. This not only affects human health but also the user experience.

[0070] Furthermore, in the garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure, by placing the fresh air inlet 501 on the drying duct 51, fresh air from the external environment can be introduced into the cylinder 1 without the need for a separate duct inside the garment processing equipment. This simplifies the structure of the garment processing equipment, reduces the complexity of disassembly and assembly, and improves the compactness of the garment processing equipment, facilitating the arrangement of other components within the garment processing equipment. Additionally, the conveying fan 52 of the drying mechanism 5 can be used to power the delivery of fresh air, eliminating the need for an additional fan. This reduces the number of components used, minimizes space occupation, and lowers manufacturing and maintenance costs.

[0071] In addition, since at least one first valve 502 is provided on the drying pipe 51, and the first valve 502 is correspondingly located at the fresh air inlet 501, the first valve 502 can be closed when the drum 1 is in the drying state. At this time, the gas in the external environment will not flow into the inside of the drum 1 through the drying pipe 51 under the action of the conveying fan 52, effectively preventing the gas in the external environment from flowing into the inside of the drum 1 when the drum 1 is in the drying state and affecting the drying of the drum 1. When the clothes are finished, the first valve 502 can be opened and other components in the drying mechanism 5 can be closed to realize the injection of fresh air from the external environment, thereby avoiding the growth of bacteria and / or the generation of odors.

[0072] In other words, the garment processing equipment provided by this disclosure not only has good drying performance but also provides a good ventilation environment for the clothes remaining in the drum 1, preventing bacterial growth and odor generation. At the same time, it maintains a compact design, facilitating the arrangement of other components within the garment processing equipment. By integrating drying and fresh air functions, the garment processing equipment provided by this disclosure offers users more choices, enriches the functionality of the garment processing equipment, and optimizes the user experience.

[0073] In the garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure, the drying pipe 51 can have any suitable structure, and this disclosure does not limit it. As a first embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the drying pipeline 51 may include an input pipe section 511, a heat pump housing 512, and an output pipe section 513. The heat pump housing 512 has a housing inlet 5122 and a housing outlet 5123. One end of the input pipe section 511 is configured as the inlet of the drying pipeline 51, and the other end is connected to the housing inlet 5122. The housing outlet 5123 is connected to the inlet of the conveying fan 52. The outlet of the conveying fan 52 is connected to one end of the output pipe section 513, and the other end of the output pipe section 513 is configured as the outlet of the drying pipeline 51. A fresh air inlet 501 is formed in the heat pump housing 512.

[0074] The inlet pipe section 511, the heat pump housing 512, and the outlet pipe section 513 are connected in sequence, which can extract the humid gas and / or liquid inside the cylinder 1 from the cylinder 1, and can transport the high-temperature dried gas processed by the drying mechanism 5 to the inside of the cylinder 1, thereby realizing the drying of clothes inside the cylinder 1.

[0075] For example, in this embodiment, during the drying process, the gas inside the drum passes sequentially through the inlet pipe section 511, the heat pump housing 512, the conveying fan 52, and the outlet pipe section 513 before returning to the drum. The drying mechanism 5 also includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor. The evaporator and condenser are disposed inside the heat pump housing 512, and the compressor is disposed outside the heat pump housing 512 and connected to the evaporator and condenser. In this embodiment, the evaporator is disposed upstream of the condenser, and the condenser is disposed between the evaporator and the conveying fan 52. In this way, when the gas inside the drum passes through the evaporator, the moisture carried by the gas dissipates heat and condenses to form condensate. The relatively dried gas is heated when it passes through the condenser to form a higher temperature gas that re-enters the drum to dry the clothes.

[0076] Furthermore, by setting the fresh air inlet 501 on the heat pump housing 512, the fresh air inlet 501 can be arranged upstream of the conveying fan 52, thereby enabling fresh air from the external environment to be delivered to the inside of the cylinder 1 when clothes are trapped in the cylinder 1, avoiding bacterial growth and odor generation, and protecting the hygiene and freshness of the clothes.

[0077] In the clothing processing device provided in this disclosure, the fresh air inlet 501 can be located at any position on the heat pump housing 512. This disclosure does not limit this. As a first embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 3 As shown, the fresh air inlet 501 is arranged near the shell outlet 5123.

[0078] The short distance between the fresh air inlet 501, which is located near the shell outlet 5123, and the conveying fan 52 is beneficial to improving the effect of the conveying fan 52 in drawing fresh air from the external environment.

[0079] In addition, the fresh air inlet 501 is arranged close to the shell outlet 5123. This can be understood as the fresh air inlet 501 being arranged adjacent to the shell outlet 5123, or it can be understood as the fresh air inlet 501 being closer to the shell outlet 5123 than the shell inlet 5122.

[0080] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the fresh air inlet 501 is located between the condenser and the casing outlet 5123.

[0081] As a second embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 4As shown, the drying mechanism 5 also includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor. The evaporator and condenser are disposed inside the heat pump housing 512, and the compressor is disposed outside the heat pump housing 512 and connected to the evaporator and condenser. The fresh air inlet 501 is located between the evaporator and the condenser. Exemplarily, the evaporator is disposed upstream of the condenser, and the condenser is disposed between the evaporator and the conveying fan 52.

[0082] By placing the fresh air inlet 501 between the evaporator and the condenser, the gas (fresh air) in the external environment can absorb the waste heat of the condenser as it flows through the condenser and enters the fan, thereby improving the heat utilization rate.

[0083] In some possible implementations, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the heat pump housing 512 includes a rear housing plate 5121, which is disposed opposite to the rear side plate 102 of the clothing handling equipment housing in the front-to-back direction. A fresh air inlet 501 is formed on the rear housing plate 5121, and the rear side plate 102 has at least one first rear plate opening.

[0084] It should be noted that the aforementioned first rear panel opening can be an opening specifically for the passage of air from the external environment, provided on the rear side panel 102 of the garment processing equipment housing. Alternatively, the first rear panel opening can be an opening provided on the rear side panel 102 of the garment processing equipment housing for wiring, etc. This disclosure does not limit the scope of the application.

[0085] Since the fresh air inlet 501 is located on the rear housing plate 5121 opposite to the rear side plate 102 of the clothing processing equipment, the fresh air inlet 501 can have a short distance from the opening of the first rear plate. The fresh air inlet 501 with a short distance from the opening of the first rear plate can easily absorb fresh air from the external environment, which is beneficial to improving the effect of the conveying fan 52 in absorbing fresh air from the external environment.

[0086] In the garment processing device provided in this disclosure, the fresh air inlet 501 and the first rear plate opening can be connected in any suitable manner. For example, the fresh air inlet 501 and the first rear plate opening can be openly configured, and the fresh air inlet 501 can absorb air from the external environment through the first rear plate opening under the action of pressure difference. Alternatively, a pipe can be provided between the fresh air inlet 501 and the first rear plate opening, and the fresh air inlet 501 can be connected to the first rear plate opening through the pipe to absorb air from the external environment. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0087] As one embodiment of this disclosure, the garment processing device further includes a first fresh air inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the opening of the first rear plate, and the other end of which is connected to the fresh air inlet 501.

[0088] In other words, the fresh air inlet 501 is connected to the opening of the first rear panel through the first fresh air input pipe. Fresh air from the external environment can flow through the opening of the first rear panel and the first fresh air input pipe in sequence and into the fresh air inlet 501. The first fresh air input pipe can guide and direct the air, preventing the air from the external environment from spreading disorderly in the cabinet of the clothing processing equipment, which is conducive to improving the air intake efficiency of the fresh air inlet 501.

[0089] In order to achieve the circulation of fresh air inside the cylinder 1, in some possible embodiments, the inlet pipe section 511 is formed with at least one fresh air outlet 503, the fresh air outlet 503 is used to communicate with the outside of the clothing processing equipment, and a second valve 504 is provided at the fresh air outlet 503.

[0090] By providing at least one fresh air outlet 503 on the inlet pipe section 511, when fresh air from the external environment flows into the cylinder 1 through the fresh air inlet 501, the gas inside the cylinder 1 can also flow out of the cylinder 1 through the fresh air outlet 503. Fresh air continuously flows through the interior of the cylinder 1, and the interior of the cylinder 1 can always be in a ventilated state. This helps to further prevent clothes from being left inside the cylinder 1, causing bacteria to grow and produce odors.

[0091] Furthermore, by installing a second valve 504 at the fresh air outlet 503, the second valve 504 can block the fresh air outlet 503. Thus, when the cylinder 1 is in the drying state, the second valve 504 can be closed. At this time, the gas inside the cylinder 1 and the drying mechanism 5 will not flow out through the fresh air outlet 503 during circulation, effectively preventing the gas inside the cylinder 1 and / or the drying mechanism 5 from flowing into the external environment through the fresh air outlet 503 when the cylinder 1 is in the drying state, thus avoiding any impact on the drying process of the cylinder 1. In some possible implementations, the garment processing equipment also includes a fresh air exhaust pipe, one end of which is connected to a fresh air outlet 503, and the other end of which is used to connect to the outside of the garment processing equipment.

[0092] In other words, the fresh air outlet 503 is connected to the outside of the clothing processing equipment through the fresh air exhaust pipe. The fresh air exhaust pipe can guide and direct the air discharged from the cylinder 1, preventing the air discharged from the cylinder 1 from diffusing inside the clothing processing equipment, which helps to improve the exhaust efficiency of the cylinder 1.

[0093] It should be noted that, in the clothing processing equipment provided in this disclosure, the location of the fresh air inlet 501 is not limited to the heat pump housing 512 mentioned above. The fresh air inlet 501 can also be set at any location on the drying pipe 51. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0094] As a second embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the drying pipeline 51 includes an input pipe section 511, a heat pump housing 512, and an output pipe section 513. The heat pump housing 512 has a housing inlet 5122 and a housing outlet 5123. One end of the input pipe section 511 is configured as the inlet of the drying pipeline 51, and the other end is connected to the inlet of the conveying fan 52. The outlet of the conveying fan 52 is connected to the housing inlet 5122. The housing outlet 5123 is connected to one end of the output pipe section 513, and the other end of the output pipe section 513 is configured as the outlet of the drying pipeline 51. A fresh air inlet 501 is formed in the input pipe section 511.

[0095] The inlet pipe section 511, the heat pump housing 512, and the outlet pipe section 513 are connected in sequence, which can extract the humid gas and / or liquid inside the cylinder 1 from the cylinder 1, and can transport the high-temperature dried gas processed by the drying mechanism 5 to the inside of the cylinder 1, thereby enabling the drying of clothes inside the cylinder 1.

[0096] In some possible implementations, during the drying process, the gas inside the drum 1 passes sequentially through the inlet pipe section 511, the conveying fan 52, the heat pump housing 512, and the outlet pipe section 513 before returning to the drum. The drying mechanism 5 also includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor. The evaporator and condenser are located inside the heat pump housing 512, while the compressor is located outside the heat pump housing 512 and connected to the evaporator and condenser. In this embodiment, the evaporator is located between the conveying fan 52 and the condenser. Thus, after the gas inside the drum passes through the conveying fan 52, the moisture carried by the gas dissipates heat and condenses to form condensate when it passes through the evaporator. The relatively dried gas is heated when it passes through the condenser to form a higher temperature gas that re-enters the drum to dry the clothes.

[0097] In addition, by setting the fresh air inlet 501 on the input pipe section 511, the fresh air inlet 501 can also be arranged upstream of the conveying fan 52, so that when clothes are stuck in the cylinder 1, fresh air from the external environment can be delivered to the inside of the cylinder 1, avoiding bacterial growth and odor generation, and protecting the hygiene and freshness of the clothes.

[0098] In the embodiment where the fresh air inlet 501 is located on the input pipe section 511, in order to avoid the fresh air inlet 501 affecting the drying state of the cylinder 1, in some possible embodiments, the drying pipe 51 further includes a third valve, which is located on the input pipe section 511, and the fresh air inlet 501 is located between the third valve and the inlet of the conveying fan 52.

[0099] By installing a third valve on the inlet pipe section 511 and placing the fresh air inlet 501 between the third valve and the inlet of the conveying fan 52, the third valve can disconnect the connection between the inside of the drum 1 and the inlet of the conveying fan 52. In this way, when the clothes in the drum 1 are processed (e.g., washed) and the user does not remove the clothes from the drum 1 in time, the second valve 504 can be closed. At this time, the conveying fan 52 will not draw air from the drum 1, but will only draw fresh air from the external environment through the fresh air inlet 501 and deliver it to the inside of the drum 1 through the drying pipe 51. This effectively avoids the situation where bacteria easily grow and / or odors are generated in the container because the conveying fan 52 will also draw air from the drum 1 at the same time, resulting in less fresh air flowing into the drum 1 through the fresh air inlet 501.

[0100] In order to connect the fresh air inlet 501 with the external environment, in some possible embodiments, the rear panel 102 of the housing is formed with at least one second rear panel opening, and the clothing handling device also includes a second fresh air inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the second rear panel opening and the other end of which is connected to the fresh air inlet 501.

[0101] It should be noted that the aforementioned second rear panel opening can be an opening specifically for the passage of air from the external environment, provided on the rear side panel 102 of the garment processing equipment housing. Alternatively, the second rear panel opening can be an opening provided on the rear side panel 102 of the garment processing equipment housing for wiring, etc. This disclosure does not limit the specific type of opening.

[0102] The opening in the second rear panel allows for communication between the fresh air inlet 501 and the external environment, enabling the fresh air inlet 501 to draw in fresh air from the external environment.

[0103] In addition, since the fresh air inlet 501 is connected to the opening of the second rear panel through the second fresh air input pipe, fresh air from the external environment can flow through the opening of the second rear panel and the second fresh air input pipe in sequence and into the fresh air inlet 501. The second fresh air input pipe can guide and direct the air, preventing the air from the external environment from spreading disorderly in the cabinet of the clothing processing equipment, which is conducive to improving the air intake efficiency of the fresh air inlet 501.

[0104] In the garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure, the input pipe section 511 of the drying pipe 51 can be manufactured separately from the drum 1 and connected to each other, or the input pipe section 511 and the drum 1 can be integrally formed. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0105] As one embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the input pipe section 511 is integrally formed with the cylinder 1.

[0106] The connection between the input pipe section 511, which is integrally formed with the cylinder 1, and the cylinder 1 is relatively reliable and not easy to fall off the cylinder 1.

[0107] In addition, the integrally formed input pipe section 511 and cylinder 1 also help to simplify the disassembly and assembly steps of the entire garment processing equipment, and improve the production and maintenance efficiency of the garment processing equipment.

[0108] In order to achieve the circulation of fresh air inside the cylinder 1, in some possible embodiments, the cylinder 1 is formed with an overflow hole for overflowing water inside the cylinder 1 and for discharging gas inside the cylinder 1 to form a fresh air outlet 503.

[0109] When fresh air from the external environment flows into the cylinder 1 through the fresh air inlet 501 via the overflow port, the gas inside the cylinder 1 can also flow out from the cylinder 1 through the overflow port. Fresh air can continuously circulate inside the cylinder 1, and the inside of the cylinder 1 can always be in a ventilated state. This helps to further prevent clothes from being left inside the cylinder 1, causing bacteria to grow and produce odors.

[0110] Furthermore, since the overflow port can discharge the gas inside the cylinder 1, there is no need to open a special fresh air outlet 503 on the cylinder 1 to discharge the gas inside the cylinder 1. This helps to simplify the structure of the cylinder 1, facilitate the production and manufacturing of the cylinder 1, and can also effectively avoid the decrease in strength caused by too many openings on the cylinder 1.

[0111] In some possible implementations, such as Figure 8 As shown, the three cylinders 1 include a first cylinder 11 and two second cylinders 12. The second cylinders 12 are located above the first cylinder 11, and the two rotation axes of the two second cylinders 12 are located on both sides of the vertical plane where the rotation axis of the first cylinder 11 is located. The outer diameter of the second cylinder 12 is smaller than the outer diameter of the first cylinder 11.

[0112] By staggering the arrangement of the first drum 11 and the two second drums 12, the space occupied by the first drum 11 and the two second drums 12 in the vertical direction of the box can be reduced. This helps to reduce the height of the box, which makes it easier to place the clothing processing equipment in the user's home, while also taking into account the washing capacity and clothing retrieval.

[0113] Furthermore, the larger diameter of the first drum 11 allows for a larger volume, enabling it to hold more items to be washed and meet the user's requirements for washing or drying large quantities at once.

[0114] In addition, the smaller diameter of the two second drums 12 allows for a reduction in size while still meeting the requirements for zoned washing, thereby reducing the height of the cabinet and facilitating the placement of the laundry equipment in the user's home.

[0115] It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the specific functions of the first cylinder 11 and the two second cylinders 12. In this disclosure, the first cylinder 11 and the two second cylinders 12 can be any one of a drying cylinder, a washing cylinder, and a washer-dryer cylinder.

[0116] For example, when the first drum 11 is a washing drum, the first drum 11 can have a washing function, so that the first drum 11 can wash the items to be washed inside the first drum 11.

[0117] When the first drum 11 is a washer-dryer drum, the first drum 11 can have both washing and drying functions, enabling the first drum 11 to wash and dry the items to be washed inside the first drum 11.

[0118] Similarly, when the second drum 12 is a washing drum, the second drum 12 can have a washing function, so that the second drum 12 can wash the items to be washed inside the second drum 12.

[0119] When the second drum 12 is a washer-dryer drum, the second drum 12 can have both washing and drying functions, enabling the second drum 12 to wash and dry the items to be washed inside the second drum 12.

[0120] By combining the functions of the first drum 11 and the two second drums 12, the above-mentioned garment processing equipment can have the functions of separate washing (e.g., one drum for washing outerwear, one drum for washing infant clothing, and another drum for washing underwear and other intimate clothing), separate drying, or integrated washing and drying. It should be noted that in the garment processing equipment provided in this disclosure, the first drum 11 and the two second drums 12 can have the same drying mechanism 5, that is, the fresh air inlet 501 of the drying mechanism 5 of the first drum 11 and the two second drums 12 can be set in the heat pump housing 512 or can be set in the input pipe section 511. Alternatively, the drying mechanism 5 of at least some of the first drum 11 and the two second drums 12 can be different. In any case, the fresh air inlet 501 should be set upstream of the conveying fan 52. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0121] In some possible implementations, the drying mechanisms 5 respectively provided in the first cylinder 11 and the two second cylinders 12 are different, wherein the fresh air inlet 501 of the drying mechanism 5 in the first cylinder 11 is provided on the input pipe section 511, and the fresh air inlet 501 of the drying mechanism 5 in the two second cylinders 12 is provided on the heat pump housing 512.

[0122] For example, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the drying mechanism corresponding to the second cylinder 12, its drying pipeline may include an input pipe section 511, a heat pump housing 512, and an output pipe section 513. The heat pump housing 512 has a housing inlet 5122 and a housing outlet 5123. One end of the input pipe section 511 is configured as the inlet of the drying pipeline 51, and the other end is connected to the housing inlet 5122. The housing outlet 5123 is connected to the inlet of the conveying fan 52. The outlet of the conveying fan 52 is connected to one end of the output pipe section 513, and the other end of the output pipe section 513 is configured as the outlet of the drying pipeline 51. A fresh air inlet 501 is formed in the heat pump housing 512. The drying mechanism 5 also includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor. The evaporator and condenser are disposed inside the heat pump housing 512, and the compressor is disposed outside the heat pump housing 512 and connected to the evaporator and condenser. In this embodiment, the evaporator is disposed upstream of the condenser, and the condenser is disposed between the evaporator and the conveying fan 52.

[0123] refer to Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in the drying mechanism corresponding to the first cylinder 11, its drying pipeline 51 may include an input pipe section 511, a heat pump housing 512, and an output pipe section 513. The heat pump housing 512 has a housing inlet 5122 and a housing outlet 5123. One end of the input pipe section 511 is configured as the inlet of the drying pipeline 51, and the other end is connected to the inlet of the conveying fan 52. The outlet of the conveying fan 52 is connected to the housing inlet 5122, and the housing outlet 5123 is connected to one end of the output pipe section 513. The other end of the output pipe section 513 is configured as the outlet of the drying pipeline 51. A fresh air inlet 501 is formed in the input pipe section 511. The drying mechanism 5 also includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor. The evaporator and condenser are disposed inside the heat pump housing 512, and the compressor is disposed outside the heat pump housing 512 and connected to the evaporator and condenser. In this embodiment, the evaporator is disposed between the conveying fan 52 and the condenser.

[0124] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0125] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0126] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment includes: Three cylinders; Three drying mechanisms are provided, one-to-one with the cylinder body; The drying mechanism includes a drying pipeline and a conveying fan. The inlet and outlet of the drying pipeline are both connected to the interior of the corresponding cylinder, and the conveying fan is arranged in the drying pipeline. The drying pipeline has at least one fresh air inlet and at least one first valve, with the first valve corresponding to the fresh air inlet. The fresh air inlet is used to connect with the outside of the clothing processing equipment and is located upstream of the conveying fan.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying pipeline includes an inlet pipe section, a heat pump housing, and an outlet pipe section; The heat pump housing has a housing inlet and a housing outlet. One end of the input pipe section is configured as the inlet of the drying pipe, and the other end is connected to the housing inlet. The outlet of the housing is connected to the inlet of the conveying fan, the outlet of the conveying fan is connected to one end of the output pipe section, and the other end of the output pipe section is configured as the outlet of the drying pipeline. The fresh air inlet is formed in the heat pump housing.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fresh air inlet is located near the shell outlet.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying mechanism also includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor; The evaporator and the condenser are disposed inside the heat pump housing, and the compressor is disposed outside the heat pump housing and connected to the evaporator and the condenser; The fresh air inlet is located between the evaporator and the condenser.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heat pump housing includes a rear housing plate, which is disposed opposite to the rear side plate of the clothing processing equipment housing in the front-to-back direction; wherein, the fresh air inlet is formed in the rear housing plate, and the rear side plate has at least one first rear plate opening.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a first fresh air inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the opening of the first rear panel, and the other end is connected to the fresh air inlet.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The input pipe section forms at least one fresh air outlet, which is used to connect to the outside of the clothing processing equipment, and a second valve is provided at the fresh air outlet.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes a fresh air exhaust pipe, one end of which is connected to the fresh air outlet, and the other end of which is used to connect to the outside of the garment processing equipment.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying pipeline includes an inlet pipe section, a heat pump housing, and an outlet pipe section; The heat pump housing has a housing inlet and a housing outlet; One end of the input pipe section is configured as the inlet of the drying pipeline, and the other end is connected to the inlet of the conveying fan. The outlet of the conveying fan is connected to the inlet of the housing. The shell outlet is connected to one end of the output pipe section, and the other end of the output pipe section is configured as the outlet of the drying pipe. The fresh air inlet is formed in the input pipe section.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drying pipeline also includes a third valve, which is located in the input pipe section, and the fresh air inlet is located between the third valve and the inlet of the conveying fan.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rear panel of the housing has at least one second rear panel opening; The garment processing equipment also includes a second fresh air inlet pipe, one end of which is connected to the opening of the second rear panel, and the other end is connected to the fresh air inlet.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The input pipe section is integrally formed with the cylinder.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cylinder has an overflow hole for overflowing water inside the cylinder and for discharging gas inside the cylinder to form a fresh air outlet.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three cylindrical bodies include a first cylindrical body and two second cylindrical bodies; The second cylinder is located above the first cylinder, and the two rotation axes of the two second cylinders are respectively located on both sides of the vertical plane where the rotation axis of the first cylinder is located; The outer diameter of the second cylinder is smaller than the outer diameter of the first cylinder.

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