Water inlet valve and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a water inlet valve and a laundry treating apparatus. The water inlet valve comprises a valve body, a housing and an electrolysis assembly. The valve body has a valve inlet and a valve outlet, the housing is connected with the valve body, the housing has an electrolysis cavity, the electrolysis cavity has an inlet and an outlet, the inlet is communicated with the valve outlet, and the electrolysis assembly is at least partially arranged in the electrolysis cavity. The water inlet valve of the present disclosure integrates the electrolysis assembly, avoids substantial modification of the original water path of the laundry treating apparatus, has compact overall structure, and saves installation space. The integrated design reduces additional installation and debugging costs, simplifies the manufacturing process, and reduces production costs. Furthermore, no additional water path adjustment is required, which further reduces the overall manufacturing cost of the apparatus.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The garment processing equipment is equipped with an electrolysis device to decompose water, which can generate hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone, which have strong oxidizing activity. This allows for sterilization and disinfection during the garment processing, and also increases the washing ratio, prevents color bleeding, bleaching white clothes, and provides other garment processing effects such as drum cleaning.

[0003] In related technologies, the electrolysis component is installed as an independent part on the water inlet pipe of the garment processing equipment. Therefore, in order to install the electrolysis component, the original water circuit of the garment processing equipment needs to be redesigned and adjusted, which complicates the overall structure of the equipment and increases manufacturing costs and space occupation. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0005] Therefore, embodiments of this disclosure propose a compact inlet valve.

[0006] Embodiments of this disclosure also propose a garment processing device.

[0007] The water inlet valve in this embodiment includes:

[0008] The valve body has a valve inlet and a valve outlet;

[0009] The housing is connected to the valve body, and the housing has an electrolysis chamber with an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being connected to the valve outlet.

[0010] An electrolysis assembly, at least a portion of which is disposed within the electrolysis chamber.

[0011] The integrated electrolysis assembly in the inlet valve of this embodiment avoids significant modifications to the original water circuit of the garment processing equipment, resulting in a compact overall structure and saving installation space. The integrated design reduces additional installation and commissioning costs, simplifies the manufacturing process, and lowers production costs. Furthermore, the elimination of the need for additional water circuit adjustments further reduces the overall manufacturing cost of the equipment.

[0012] In some embodiments, there are at least two valve outlets, and at least two of the valve outlets may be selectively connected to the electrolysis chamber.

[0013] In this embodiment, the electrolysis chamber can be selectively connected to any valve outlet, allowing for flexible adjustment of the water supply method to suit different washing scenarios. For example, some washing modes may require higher water flow rates or larger flow rates. Dynamic adjustment of the water flow can be achieved through two or more valve outlets to meet diverse washing needs.

[0014] In some embodiments, the valve body has a valve outlet channel extending toward the electrolysis chamber, and the outlet of the valve outlet channel constitutes the valve outlet.

[0015] In this embodiment, the valve outlet channel directly guides water from the valve body to the electrolysis chamber, reducing the water flow path length and making the water flow more direct. The valve outlet channel extends directly towards the electrolysis chamber, making the entire structure more compact, saving internal space, and facilitating the miniaturization of the equipment.

[0016] In some embodiments, the valve body has a valve body connection portion, a portion of the valve outlet channel extends into the valve body connection portion, the housing has a housing connection portion, the valve body connection portion and the housing connection portion cooperate and abut against each other, and the valve outlet is aligned with the inlet.

[0017] In this embodiment, the cooperation between the valve body connection and the housing connection ensures that the two can be tightly connected, reducing the gap at the connection point, making the whole structure more compact, and saving space inside the equipment.

[0018] In some embodiments, the inlet and the outlet are located on opposite sides of the electrolysis chamber.

[0019] In this embodiment, the inlet and outlet are placed on opposite sides of the electrolysis chamber. Without the addition of a flow guiding structure inside the electrolysis chamber, the water flow is guided to form an optimal flow path within the electrolysis chamber, ensuring that the water flow can fully contact the electrolysis components, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency and the amount of active material generated.

[0020] In some embodiments, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being connected to the second housing to define the electrolysis chamber.

[0021] In this embodiment, the housing can be divided into two parts: a first housing and a second housing. When maintenance, cleaning, or replacement of the electrolytic components is required, the first housing and the second housing can be separated to directly access the internal electrolytic components, which improves the convenience of maintenance, cleaning, or replacement of the electrolytic components.

[0022] In some embodiments, the first housing includes a first connecting portion and a first sealing portion, the first connecting portion and the first sealing portion are integrally formed, the first connecting portion is annular, the valve body includes a connector portion, the valve outlet is disposed at the connector portion, the inlet is disposed at the first sealing portion, the first connecting portion is sleeved on the connector portion, and the connector portion abuts against the sealing portion.

[0023] In this embodiment, the first connecting part is sleeved on the connector part, which improves the stability of the connection between the first housing and the valve body. The tight contact between the first sealing part and the connector part not only improves the compactness of the structure but also effectively prevents liquid leakage at the connection point, thus improving the system's sealing performance.

[0024] In some embodiments, a first ear plate is provided at the end of the first connecting portion away from the first blocking portion, and a second ear plate is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the connector portion. The first ear plate and the second ear plate are connected by fasteners.

[0025] In this embodiment, by providing ear plates at the first connecting part and the joint part respectively, and connecting them with fasteners, a stronger mechanical fixing force can be provided, effectively preventing the connecting part from shifting or rotating under stress.

[0026] In some embodiments, the second shell includes a second connecting portion and a second sealing portion, the second connecting portion and the second sealing portion are integrally formed, the second connecting portion is annular, the end of the second connecting portion away from the second sealing portion is provided with an annular groove, the first sealing portion is provided with a retaining ring portion that fits in the annular groove, and the liquid outlet is located on the second sealing portion.

[0027] In this embodiment, the retaining ring is inserted into the annular groove to ensure precise alignment of the first and second shells during assembly, avoiding manual adjustment, simplifying the assembly process, and improving assembly efficiency.

[0028] In some embodiments, the second shell is provided with a first mounting hole that passes through the second sealing portion and the second connecting portion. The first sealing portion is provided with a second mounting hole. The positions of the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole correspond to each other, so as to connect the first shell and the second shell by fasteners passing through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first and second shells can be mechanically fixed by fasteners passing through the first and second mounting holes, which can withstand greater external forces and vibrations and ensure the stability of the connection.

[0030] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly includes:

[0031] First electrode plate;

[0032] The second electrode sheet, wherein the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet are stacked in a first direction and spaced apart from each other;

[0033] A first connecting component and a second connecting component, both of which pass through the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet along the first direction to fix the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet to the first connecting component and the second connecting component. The first connecting component is electrically connected to the first electrode sheet and electrically insulated from the second electrode sheet, and the second connecting component is electrically connected to the second electrode sheet and electrically insulated from the first electrode sheet.

[0034] In this embodiment, the structure of the electrolysis assembly is simplified by the inclusion of a first connecting component and a second connecting component. This makes alignment between components easier, connection more convenient, and overall stability better. Compared to related technologies that use methods such as bending electrode sheets or welding ear plates onto electrode sheets to set wiring terminals, this effectively reduces the processing difficulty of the electrode sheets and the difficulty of leading out the wiring terminals, allowing for better control of the sealing performance of the equipment after assembly.

[0035] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly further includes a proton exchange membrane disposed between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet. The proton exchange membrane is attached to the first electrode sheet on a first side in the first direction and to the second electrode sheet on a second side in the first direction, so that the first electrode sheet, the proton exchange membrane, and the second electrode sheet are constructed as a laminate.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet are in contact with the proton exchange membrane. The proton exchange membrane is non-conductive and can transfer protons, which can prevent short circuits between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet. The distance between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet is the thickness of the proton exchange membrane, thereby reducing the spacing between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet, thus reducing energy consumption and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first connecting member and the second connecting member pass through the laminate, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member apply force to the laminate from both sides of the laminate in the first direction to fix the laminate to the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first electrode sheet, the proton exchange membrane, and the second electrode sheet are bonded together by the first connecting component and the second connecting component. This facilitates the fixation of the proton exchange membrane, makes it easier to control the pressure between the first electrode sheet, the proton exchange membrane, and the second electrode sheet, and ensures the adhesion between the three components, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency and effect. This embodiment can simplify the connection structure between components, improve the stability of the connection structure, and enhance practicality.

[0039] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly further includes a first end plate and a second end plate. The first end plate is disposed on the side of the first electrode sheet opposite to the second electrode sheet, and the second end plate is disposed on the side of the second electrode sheet opposite to the first electrode sheet. The first connecting member and the second connecting member both pass through the first end plate and the second end plate. The first connecting member and the second connecting member both apply force to the first end plate and the second end plate along the first direction to clamp the laminated body.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first connecting component and the second connecting component pass through the first end plate and the second end plate. The first end plate and the second end plate can protect the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet. The first connecting component and the second connecting component clamp and fix the laminate by applying force to the first end plate and the second end plate, thereby dispersing the force acting on the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet, avoiding excessive local stress concentration when the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet are directly subjected to force, and avoiding damage or breakage of the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet.

[0041] In some embodiments, both the first end plate and the second end plate are conductive plates. The first end plate is electrically connected to the first electrode sheet and the first connecting component and is electrically insulated from the second connecting component. The second end plate is electrically connected to the second electrode sheet and the second connecting component and is electrically insulated from the first connecting component.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first end plate can distribute the current more evenly to the first electrode plate, and the second end plate can distribute the current more evenly to the second electrode plate, so that a low-resistance current-collecting surface is formed between the first end plate and the first electrode plate, and between the second end plate and the second electrode plate, thereby reducing resistance and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0043] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly further includes a first insulating pad and a second insulating pad. The first insulating pad is disposed between the first connecting member and the second electrode sheet and between the first connecting member and the second end plate, so as to electrically insulate the first connecting member from the second electrode sheet and the second end plate. The second insulating pad is disposed between the second connecting member and the first electrode sheet and between the second connecting member and the first electrode sheet, so as to electrically insulate the second connecting member from the first electrode sheet and the first end plate.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first insulating gasket is used to isolate the first connecting component and the second electrode plate, as well as the first connecting component and the component electrically connected to the second electrode plate, thereby achieving electrical insulation between the first connecting component and the second electrode plate, ensuring that the first connecting component supplies power only to the first electrode plate. Similarly, the second insulating gasket is used to isolate the second connecting component and the first electrode plate, as well as the second connecting component and the component electrically connected to the first electrode plate, thereby achieving electrical insulation between the second connecting component and the first electrode plate. This ensures the normal and stable operation of the electrolysis reaction in the electrolysis assembly.

[0045] In some embodiments, each of the first insulating gasket and the second insulating gasket includes a plate and a sleeve, the plate being connected to the sleeve. The plate of the first insulating gasket abuts against the side of the second end plate opposite to the second electrode sheet and between the first connecting member. The sleeve of the first insulating gasket surrounds the first connecting member and extends through the second end plate into the second electrode sheet.

[0046] The plate of the second insulating pad abuts against the side of the first end plate opposite to the first electrode sheet and between the first connecting member, and the sleeve of the second insulating pad surrounds the second connecting member and extends through the first end plate into the first electrode sheet.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first insulating gasket plate body can achieve axial isolation between the second end plate and the first connecting component. The sleeve of the first insulating gasket is fitted onto the outer side of a portion of the first connecting component and onto the inner side of the through holes of the second electrode plate and the second end plate, preventing radial contact between the first connecting component and the inner wall of the through holes of the second end plate and the second electrode plate. Similarly, the second insulating gasket plate body can achieve axial isolation between the first end plate and the second connecting component. The sleeve of the second insulating gasket is fitted onto the outer side of a portion of the second connecting component and onto the inner side of the through holes of the first electrode plate and the first end plate, preventing radial contact between the second connecting component and the inner wall of the through holes of the first end plate and the first electrode plate. This achieves axial and radial positioning and component isolation, facilitating assembly, positioning, and installation while providing electrical insulation.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first connecting component includes a first bolt and a first nut, wherein the first bolt passes sequentially through the first insulating gasket, the second end plate, the second electrode plate, the proton membrane, the first electrode plate, the first end plate, and the first nut along the first direction;

[0049] The second connecting component includes a second bolt and a second nut. The second bolt passes sequentially through the second end plate, the second electrode plate, the proton membrane, the first electrode plate, the first end plate, the second insulating gasket, and the second nut along the first direction.

[0050] In this embodiment, the positioning and connection between components can be achieved through the first bolt and the second bolt, which simplifies assembly, ensures high reliability of the electrical contact structure and electrical insulation structure, and makes it highly practical.

[0051] In some embodiments, the first connecting component further includes a first conductive washer, the first insulating washer abutting against the head of the first bolt, the first conductive washer surrounding the first bolt and in electrical contact with the first end plate and the first nut.

[0052] The second connecting component further includes a second conductive washer, the second insulating washer being disposed between the second nut and the first end plate, the second conductive washer surrounding the second bolt and making electrical contact with the head of the second bolt and the second end plate.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first conductive washer can be a flat washer or a spring washer, or both. The first conductive washer is located between the first end plate and the first nut. The first conductive washer increases the contact area between the first connecting component and the first end plate, improves conductivity, and enhances the stability of the connection structure between the first bolt and the first nut. The second conductive washer can be a flat washer or a spring washer, or both. The second conductive washer is located between the second end plate and the head of the second bolt. The second conductive washer increases the contact area between the second connecting component and the second end plate, improves conductivity, and enhances the stability of the connection structure between the second bolt and the second nut.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first connecting component further includes a third nut, and the second connecting component further includes a fourth nut, the third nut being disposed on the first bolt and the fourth nut being disposed on the second bolt for securing the electrolysis assembly to the housing.

[0055] The first and second connecting components in this embodiment realize the fixing of the electrode sheet, the conduction of the electrode sheet, and the installation of the electrolysis component, achieving the integration of multiple functions. The structure has a high degree of integration and good practicality. At the same time, the first and second electrode sheets in this embodiment are installed in a suspended state, which can reduce the requirements for installation space and ensure sufficient distance between the first and second electrode sheets and the outer shell of the equipment, thereby improving the stability of the current circuit and the reliability of the working performance of the electrolysis component.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first connecting member has a first terminal portion for connecting to a power source, and the second connecting member has a second terminal portion for connecting to a power source.

[0057] In this embodiment, the upper ends of the first bolt and the second bolt respectively constitute the first terminal part and the second terminal part. The first terminal part and the second terminal part are used to connect to the positive and negative terminals of the power supply, respectively. This avoids welding terminals on the electrode sheet or bending the electrode sheet to construct terminals, thereby reducing the processing difficulty and cost of the electrode sheet and improving the conductivity of the electrolysis component.

[0058] In some embodiments, at least one of the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet is provided with a through hole extending along the first direction, so that fluid diffuses between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet.

[0059] In this embodiment, by providing a connecting hole, the electrolyte can more easily diffuse between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, thereby increasing the flow rate of the electrolyte between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, allowing the electrolysis reaction to continue and carrying away the electrolysis products, thus improving the electrolysis efficiency.

[0060] The garment processing device of this disclosure includes the water inlet valve described in the above embodiments.

[0061] The clothing processing device of this disclosure integrates an electrolysis component into the water inlet valve, avoiding significant modifications to the original water circuit of the clothing processing device. The overall structure is compact and saves installation space. Attached Figure Description

[0062] Figure 1 This is a top view of the water inlet valve according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0063] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view of AA.

[0064] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of BB.

[0065] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of an electrolysis component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of an electrolysis component according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0067] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the electrolysis component according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0068] Figure label:

[0069] 1. Valve body;

[0070] 11. Valve body connection; 12. Connector; 121. Second ear plate;

[0071] 101. Valve inlet; 102. Valve outlet; 103. Valve outlet channel;

[0072] 2. Shell;

[0073] 21. Housing connecting part; 22. First housing; 221. First connecting part; 2211. First ear plate; 222. First sealing part; 223. Retaining ring part; 23. Second housing; 231. Second connecting part; 2311. Annular groove; 232. Second sealing part; 233. First mounting hole;

[0074] 201. Electrolysis chamber; 202. Liquid inlet; 203. Liquid outlet;

[0075] 3. Electrolysis assembly;

[0076] 301. First electrode plate; 302. Second electrode plate; 303. Proton exchange membrane; 304. Connecting hole;

[0077] 311. First connecting component; 312. First bolt; 313. First nut; 314. First conductive washer; 315. First terminal block; 316. Third nut;

[0078] 321. Second connecting component; 322. Second bolt; 323. Second nut; 324. Second conductive washer; 325. Second terminal block; 326. Fourth nut;

[0079] 331. First end plate; 332. Second end plate;

[0080] 341. First insulating gasket; 342. Second insulating gasket; 343. Plate; 344. Sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0081] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0082] See Figures 1-6 The water inlet valve of this embodiment includes a valve body 1, a housing 2, and an electrolysis assembly 3. The valve body 1 has a valve inlet 101 and a valve outlet 102. The housing 2 is connected to the valve body 1 and has an electrolysis chamber 201 with an inlet 202 and an outlet 203. The inlet 202 communicates with the valve outlet 102. The electrolysis assembly 3 is at least partially disposed within the electrolysis chamber 201.

[0083] The water inlet valve of this embodiment can be applied to clothing processing equipment such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos, and can also be applied to other electrolysis fields. This embodiment will be specifically described using its application in clothing processing equipment such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos as an example.

[0084] The liquid inlet 202 is the entrance for water to enter the electrolysis chamber 201, used to introduce external water into the electrolysis chamber 201. Through the liquid inlet 202, water can enter the electrolysis chamber 201, providing the necessary water source for the subsequent electrolysis process.

[0085] The outlet 203 is the outlet from which the water treated by the electrolysis chamber 201 flows out. It is used to guide the electrolyzed water containing active substances such as hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone into each garment treatment drum of the garment treatment equipment. Through the outlet 203, the electrolyzed water can be distributed to different treatment drums to achieve functions such as sterilization and cleaning.

[0086] The inlet 202 and outlet 203 are used for the introduction and output of water, ensuring that electrolyzed water can enter and flow out of the electrolysis chamber 201. The outlet 203 can be connected to a reversing valve through a pipeline, so that the garment processing equipment can flexibly distribute electrolyzed water to different garment processing drums, adapting to the needs of multi-drum garment processing equipment and improving the flexibility and applicability of the equipment.

[0087] In this embodiment, the water inlet valve can significantly improve the garment treatment effect through the strong oxidizing active substances such as hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone generated in the electrolysis chamber 201 by the electrolysis component 3.

[0088] In this embodiment, the inlet valve integrates the electrolysis component 3, avoiding significant modifications to the original water circuit of the garment processing equipment. The overall structure is compact, saving installation space. The integrated design reduces additional installation and commissioning costs, simplifies the manufacturing process, and lowers production costs. Furthermore, the elimination of the need for additional water circuit adjustments further reduces the overall manufacturing cost of the equipment.

[0089] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, there are at least two valve outlets 102, and at least two valve outlets 102 may be selectively connected to the electrolysis chamber 201.

[0090] In this embodiment, the outlet 102 of the inlet valve is used to introduce external water into the processing drum of the clothing processing equipment, providing the required amount of water for clothing processing. Flexible distribution and control of the water flow can be achieved through different outlets 102.

[0091] The valve outlet 102 is connected to the electrolysis chamber 201, providing a water source for the electrolysis process. Through the electrolysis component 3, active substances (such as hydroxyl radicals and ozone) in the water are generated, thereby achieving functions such as cleaning and sterilization.

[0092] The electrolysis chamber 201 can be selectively connected to any of the valve outlets 102, allowing for flexible adjustment of the water supply method to suit different washing scenarios. For example, some washing modes may require higher water flow rates or larger flow rates. Dynamic adjustment of the water flow can be achieved through two or more valve outlets 102 to meet diverse washing needs.

[0093] The number of liquid inlets 202 in the electrolysis chamber 201 can be the same as the number of liquid outlets 102 in the valve, so that one liquid inlet 202 is connected to one liquid outlet 102. Depending on the washing scenario, the liquid outlet 102 in the valve body 1 is connected to the corresponding liquid inlet 202 by the valve core.

[0094] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the valve body 1 has a valve outlet channel 103 extending toward the electrolysis chamber 201, and the outlet of the valve outlet channel 103 constitutes the valve outlet 102.

[0095] The valve outlet channel 103 directly guides water from the valve body 1 to the electrolysis chamber 201, reducing the path length of the water flow and making the water flow more direct. The valve outlet channel 103 extends directly toward the electrolysis chamber 201, making the entire structure more compact, saving internal space, and facilitating the miniaturization design of the equipment.

[0096] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the valve body 1 has a valve body connecting portion 11, a portion of the valve outlet channel 103 extends into the valve body connecting portion 11, and the housing 2 has a housing connecting portion 21. The valve body connecting portion 11 and the housing connecting portion 21 cooperate and abut against each other, and the valve outlet 102 is aligned with the inlet 202.

[0097] The cooperation between the valve body connecting part 11 and the housing connecting part 21 ensures a tight connection between the two, reducing the gap at the connection. By designing the valve body connecting part 11 and the housing connecting part 21 to be in close contact on the contact surface, the gap at the connection is further reduced. This reduces the gap in the connection, making the entire structure more compact and saving internal space in the equipment.

[0098] Furthermore, the valve outlet 102 is aligned with the inlet 202 to ensure that water can smoothly enter the electrolysis chamber 201 from the valve body 1, reducing water flow resistance. Smooth water flow helps improve the efficiency of the electrolysis process and increase the amount of active substances generated.

[0099] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the liquid inlet 202 and the liquid outlet 203 are located on opposite sides of the electrolysis chamber 201.

[0100] The inlet 202 and outlet 203 are placed on opposite sides of the electrolysis chamber 201. Without installing a flow guiding structure inside the electrolysis chamber 201, the water flow is guided to form a better flow path inside the electrolysis chamber 201, ensuring that the water flow can fully contact the electrolysis component 3, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency and the amount of active material generated.

[0101] If the inlet 202 and outlet 203 are too close, the water may flow directly from the inlet 202 to the outlet 203 without fully participating in the electrolysis process. Therefore, setting the inlet 202 and outlet 203 opposite to each other can effectively reduce short-circuit flow, ensure that the water flows through the electrolysis area, and improve the uniformity and efficiency of electrolysis.

[0102] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the housing 2 includes a first housing 22 and a second housing 23, the first housing 22 being connected to the second housing 23 to define an electrolysis chamber 201.

[0103] The housing 2 can be divided into two parts: a first housing 22 and a second housing 23. When maintenance, cleaning or replacement of the electrolytic component 3 is required, the first housing 22 and the second housing 23 can be separated to directly access the internal electrolytic component 3, which improves the convenience of maintenance, cleaning or replacement of the electrolytic component 3.

[0104] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first shell 22 includes a first connecting portion 221 and a first sealing portion 222. The first connecting portion 221 and the first sealing portion 222 are integrally formed, and the first connecting portion 221 and the first sealing portion 222 are also the shell connecting portion 21 of the shell 2. The first connecting portion 221 is annular. The valve body 1 includes a connector portion 12, which is also the valve body connecting portion 11 of the valve body 1. The valve outlet 102 is located at the connector portion 12, and the inlet 202 is located at the first sealing portion 222. The first connecting portion 221 is sleeved on the connector portion 12, and the connector portion 12 abuts against the sealing portion.

[0105] The first connecting part 221 and the connector part 12 serve as the main connection parts between the housing 2 and the valve body 1. The first connecting part 221 is sleeved on the connector part 12. Through the sleeved design, the stability of the connection between the first housing 22 and the valve body 1 is improved.

[0106] The end of the connector 12 abuts against the first sealing part 222. The tight contact between the first sealing part 222 and the connector 12 not only improves the compactness of the structure but also effectively prevents liquid leakage at the connection point, thus improving the system's sealing performance. Furthermore, the liquid inlet 202 is located at the first sealing part 222, ensuring that the liquid can smoothly enter the electrolysis chamber 201.

[0107] The first connecting part 221 and the first sealing part 222 are integrally formed and manufactured in one step by injection molding or other molding processes, which simplifies the manufacturing process and improves production efficiency.

[0108] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, a first ear plate 2211 is provided at the end of the first connecting part 221 away from the first sealing part 222, and a second ear plate 121 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the connector part 12. The first ear plate 2211 and the second ear plate 121 are connected by fasteners.

[0109] The fasteners can be bolts, and the first ear plate 2211 and the second ear plate 121 are provided with corresponding mounting holes. With the first connecting part 221 already fitted onto the joint part 12, the bolts are used in conjunction with the mounting holes to achieve further fixation, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0110] While the sleeve provides initial fixation, in actual use, especially under vibration, pressure, or long-term use, the sleeve may not provide sufficient fixing force, leading to loosening or detachment of the connection. By providing ear plates on the first connecting part 221 and the joint part 12 respectively, and opening mounting holes at corresponding positions, and connecting them with bolts, a stronger mechanical fixing force can be provided, effectively preventing the connection from shifting or rotating under stress.

[0111] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the second shell 23 includes a second connecting portion 231 and a second sealing portion 232, which are integrally formed. The second connecting portion 231 is annular, and an annular groove 2311 is provided at one end of the second connecting portion 231 away from the second sealing portion 232. The first sealing portion 222 is provided with a retaining ring portion 223 that fits into the annular groove 2311. The liquid outlet 203 is located at the second sealing portion 232.

[0112] An annular groove 2311 is provided at the second connecting part 231 of the second shell 23, and a retaining ring 223 is provided at the first sealing part 222 of the first shell 22. When the retaining ring 223 is inserted into the annular groove 2311, the two can be automatically aligned, ensuring the precise alignment of the first shell 22 and the second shell 23 during assembly, avoiding manual adjustment, simplifying the assembly process, and improving assembly efficiency.

[0113] The matching design of the annular groove 2311 and the retaining ring 223 can prevent liquid from leaking from the connection between the first shell 22 and the second shell 23, improve the overall sealing performance, ensure that the liquid in the electrolysis chamber 201 will not leak to the outside, and at the same time prevent external impurities from entering the electrolysis chamber 201 and affecting the electrolysis effect.

[0114] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the second housing 23 is provided with a first mounting hole 233, which penetrates the second sealing portion 232 and the second connecting portion 231. The first sealing portion 222 is provided with a second mounting hole (not shown in the figure), and the positions of the first mounting hole 233 and the second mounting hole correspond to each other so as to connect the first housing 22 and the second housing 23 by fasteners passing through the first mounting hole 233 and the second mounting hole.

[0115] The first mounting hole 233 is located on the second shell 23, penetrating the second sealing part 232 and the second connecting part 231. The second mounting hole is located on the first sealing part 222, corresponding to the position of the first mounting hole 233. Mechanical fixing of the first shell 22 and the second shell 23 can be achieved by passing bolts through the first mounting hole 233 and the second mounting hole. The bolted connection has high connection strength, can withstand large external forces and vibrations, and ensures the stability of the connection.

[0116] While bolted connections provide strong securing force, they also facilitate disassembly. When maintenance or replacement of internal components is required, simply loosening the bolts allows for easy removal of the first housing 22 or the second housing 23, facilitating inspection and maintenance of the internal components.

[0117] By securing with bolts, the connection between the first shell 22 and the second shell 23 can be further tightened, improving the fit between the annular groove 2311 and the retaining ring and ensuring sealing performance. After the retaining ring is inserted into the annular groove 2311, the friction and snapping action provide a certain fixing force, preventing displacement of the first shell 22 and the second shell 23 before they are fully secured. This initial fixing facilitates subsequent bolt fixing, ensuring that the connection remains stable when the bolts are tightened, and preventing displacement caused by vibration or external forces.

[0118] See Figures 4-6 In some embodiments, the electrolysis component 3 includes a first electrode plate 301, a second electrode plate 302, a first connecting component 311, and a second connecting component 321. The electrolysis component 3 of this embodiment can be applied to clothing processing equipment such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos, and can also be applied to other electrolysis fields. This embodiment uses its application in clothing processing equipment such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos as an example for specific description.

[0119] The first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302 are stacked and spaced apart from each other in a first direction. In this embodiment, one of the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302 serves as the anode and the other as the cathode. After energizing, they can electrolyze the electrolyte and undergo a redox reaction, thereby generating products such as hydroxyl radicals and ozone with strong oxidizing activity. During the clothing treatment process, they can sterilize and disinfect, while also increasing the washing ratio, preventing color bleeding, and bleaching white clothes. They also have a good cleaning effect on the inner wall of the clothing treatment equipment drum, making them practical. The electrolyte can be water or a fluid mixture of water and detergent.

[0120] The first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302 are stacked and spaced apart in the first direction shown in the figure. The first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302 can be generally flat. Specifically, as shown in the figure... Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the first direction is the up-down direction, and the first electrode plate 301 is located above the second electrode plate 302. The first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302 are provided with through holes. The first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 pass through the through holes on the second electrode plate 302 and the first electrode plate 301 from bottom to top, and fix the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302 on the first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321.

[0121] The first connecting component 311 is electrically connected to the first electrode plate 301 and electrically insulated from the second electrode plate 302, and the second connecting component 321 is electrically connected to the second electrode plate 302 and electrically insulated from the first electrode plate 301.

[0122] In this embodiment, the first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 not only serve as connectors to fix the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302, but also as conductive components to electrically connect the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302, respectively. For example, when the first electrode plate 301 is the anode and the second electrode plate 302 is the cathode, the first connecting component 311 is connected to the positive terminal and the second connecting component 321 is connected to the negative terminal. As another example, when the first electrode plate 301 is the cathode and the second electrode plate 302 is the anode, the first connecting component 311 is connected to the negative terminal and the second connecting component 321 is connected to the positive terminal.

[0123] During installation, the first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 can also be used to connect to the housing of the device without the need for connecting parts. This allows the first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 to integrate multiple functions, making them highly practical.

[0124] In this embodiment, the structure of the electrolysis assembly 3 is simplified by the provision of the first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321. The alignment between components is simpler and the connection is more convenient, resulting in better overall stability. Compared to related technologies that use methods such as bending electrode sheets or welding ear plates onto electrode sheets to set wiring terminals, this effectively reduces the processing difficulty of the electrode sheets and the difficulty of leading out the wiring terminals, allowing for better control of the sealing performance of the equipment after assembly.

[0125] During use, the first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 can also be reversed. For example, normally, the first connecting component 311 is connected to the positive terminal and the second connecting component 321 is connected to the negative terminal. After the equipment has been running for a period of time or after a decrease in the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis component 3 is detected, the first connecting component 311 is connected to the negative terminal and the second connecting component 321 is connected to the positive terminal, thus reversing the polarity and running for a set time. This allows the scale on the surface of the electrode plate to dissolve and fall off under the action of reverse current, avoiding hard scale, achieving self-cleaning and performance optimization of the system, and ensuring the normal and stable operation of the equipment.

[0126] The surface of the first electrode sheet 301 facing the second electrode sheet 302 and the surface of the second electrode sheet 302 facing the first electrode sheet 301 are both coated with a conductive coating. In this embodiment, the lower surface of the first electrode sheet 301 and the upper surface of the second electrode sheet 302 are both coated with a conductive coating.

[0127] In this embodiment, the surface of the first electrode 301 facing the second electrode 302 (lower surface) and the surface of the second electrode 302 facing the first electrode 301 (upper surface) serve as the main reaction areas. By applying a conductive coating, the charge transfer resistance can be reduced, while preventing substrate exposure, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the electrolysis assembly 3 and increasing the electrolysis efficiency and service life of the first and second electrode 301. Furthermore, it can improve the oxidation and corrosion resistance of the electrode sheets during oxidation reactions.

[0128] It is understandable that conductive coatings can be applied to the surfaces of the first electrode sheet 301 (excluding the lower surface) and the second electrode sheet 302 (excluding the upper surface) according to the application.

[0129] For example, all surfaces of the first electrode sheet 301 except the upper surface have a conductive coating, and all surfaces of the second electrode sheet 302 except the lower surface have a conductive coating.

[0130] For example, all surfaces of the first electrode sheet 301 have a conductive coating, and all surfaces of the second electrode sheet 302 have a conductive coating.

[0131] This embodiment can determine the arrangement of the conductive coating according to the manufacturing cost, manufacturing difficulty, grain size, and electrolytic performance of different surfaces of the electrode sheet. It is highly flexible, helps to reduce manufacturing costs, reduce the difficulty of processing technology, improve product quality, and facilitates the control of reaction area and electrolytic efficiency, making it highly practical.

[0132] Furthermore, both the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 include a substrate. The surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet 301 facing the second electrode sheet 302 is provided with a conductive coating, and / or the surface of the substrate of the second electrode sheet 302 facing the first electrode sheet 301 is provided with a conductive coating.

[0133] The substrates of the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 can be silicon substrates, and the conductive coating can be diamond coating (BDD coating).

[0134] In this embodiment, the conductive coating is only applied to the lower surface of the substrate in the first electrode sheet 301. Similarly, the conductive coating is only applied to the upper surface of the substrate in the second electrode sheet 302. This embodiment utilizes a single-sided coating process to apply the conductive coating to the substrate, reducing costs and manufacturing complexity, facilitating control over the grain size of the conductive coating, and improving its quality. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the surfaces of the substrates of the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 without the conductive coating are not used as reaction surfaces, allowing for more rational control of the reaction area and reaction efficiency, thus offering greater practicality.

[0135] This embodiment of the invention involves depositing a conductive coating on the lower surface of the substrate in the first electrode sheet 301 and the upper surface of the substrate in the second electrode sheet 302. The high-density nucleation sites effectively and uniformly distribute the electric field, preventing dendrite growth caused by excessively high local electric fields. Simultaneously, the diamond coating possesses a high elastic modulus and a low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it less prone to deformation during prolonged cyclic operation, exhibiting better stability and high mechanical strength. The diamond coating can reduce side reactions with the electrolyte, preventing the generation of harmful substances, avoiding substrate damage, and extending the service life of the electrode sheets. While meeting application requirements, it can reduce production costs and manufacturing difficulty, ensuring the coating quality and application effect of the conductive coating.

[0136] See Figures 4-6 In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 3 further includes a proton exchange membrane 303 disposed between the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302. The first side of the proton exchange membrane 303 is attached to the first electrode sheet 301 in a first direction, and the second side of the proton exchange membrane 303 is attached to the second electrode sheet 302 in a first direction, so that the first electrode sheet 301, the proton exchange membrane 303 and the second electrode sheet 302 are constructed as a laminate.

[0137] In this embodiment, the proton membrane 303 is non-conductive but can transfer protons, which can prevent the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302 from short-circuiting, reduce the distance between the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302, thereby reducing energy consumption and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0138] Both the first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 pass through the proton exchange membrane 303. The first electrode plate 301 is located above the proton exchange membrane 303, and the second electrode plate 302 is located below the proton exchange membrane 303. The proton exchange membrane 303 is used to separate the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302.

[0139] When the electrolysis component 3 electrolyzes water, water molecules ionize to generate cations and anions. At least one of the cations and anions can migrate through the proton exchange membrane 303. For example, hydrogen ions can migrate through the proton exchange membrane 303, resulting in high-concentration cation regions and high-concentration anion regions forming on both sides of the proton exchange membrane 303 in the first direction, respectively. When the first electrode plate 301 is set as the anode and the second electrode plate 302 is set as the cathode, hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone, which have strong oxidizing activity, are generated on the surface of the anode, and hydrogen gas is generated on the surface of the cathode. The hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone, as well as hydrogen gas, are directed to the processing chamber of the clothing treatment equipment by the water flow. Ozone and hydroxyl radicals are used to sterilize and disinfect the clothing and decolorize the dyes. Hydrogen gas is used to penetrate into the clothing fibers and explode, adsorb, and float to the surface, thereby achieving the functions of sterilization, disinfection, and colorfastness prevention while improving the washing ratio of the clothing treatment equipment.

[0140] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the first connecting member 311 and the second connecting member 321 pass through the laminate. The first connecting member 311 and the second connecting member 321 apply force to the laminate from both sides in a first direction to fix the laminate to the first connecting member 311 and the second connecting member 321. The first electrode sheet 301, the proton exchange membrane 303, and the second electrode sheet 302 are bonded together, which facilitates the fixation of the proton exchange membrane 303, facilitates the control of the pressure between the first electrode sheet 301, the proton exchange membrane 303, and the second electrode sheet 302, and ensures the adhesion between the three, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency and effect. This embodiment can simplify the connection structure between components, improve the stability of the connection structure, and improve practicality.

[0141] Furthermore, the electrolysis assembly 3 also includes a first end plate 331 and a second end plate 332. The first end plate 331 is disposed on the side of the first electrode sheet 301 away from the second electrode sheet 302, and the second end plate 332 is disposed on the side of the second electrode sheet 302 away from the first electrode sheet 301. The first connecting member 311 and the second connecting member 321 both pass through the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332. The first connecting member 311 and the second connecting member 321 both apply force to the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332 in a first direction to clamp the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332 into a laminate.

[0142] In this embodiment, the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332 are provided with through holes. The first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 pass through the through holes of the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332. The first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332 can protect the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302. The first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 clamp and fix the laminate by applying force to the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332, thereby dispersing the force acting on the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302, avoiding excessive local stress concentration when the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 are directly subjected to force, and avoiding damage or breakage of the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302.

[0143] Preferably, both the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332 are conductive plates. For example, the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332 are made of titanium plates, which have high conductivity and can improve conductivity efficiency. The first end plate 331 is electrically connected to the first electrode plate 301 and the first connecting component 311 and electrically insulated from the second connecting component 321. The second end plate 332 is electrically connected to the second electrode plate 302 and the second connecting component 321 and electrically insulated from the first connecting component 311. The first end plate 331 can distribute the current more evenly to the first electrode plate 301, and the second end plate 332 can distribute the current more evenly to the second electrode plate 302, so that a low-resistance current-collecting surface is formed between the first end plate 331 and the first electrode plate 301, and between the second end plate 332 and the second electrode plate 302, thereby reducing resistance and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0144] See Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 3 further includes a first insulating pad 341 and a second insulating pad 342. The first insulating pad 341 is disposed between the first connecting member 311 and the second electrode plate 302, and between the first connecting member 311 and the second end plate 332, so as to electrically insulate the first connecting member 311 from the second electrode plate 302 and the second end plate 332. The second insulating pad 342 is disposed between the second connecting member 321 and the first electrode plate 301, and between the second connecting member 321 and the first electrode plate 301, so as to electrically insulate the second connecting member 321 from the first electrode plate 301 and the first end plate 331.

[0145] The first insulating pad 341 is used to isolate the first connecting member 311 and the second electrode plate 302, as well as the first connecting member 311 and the component electrically connected to the second electrode plate 302 (e.g., the second end plate 332), thereby achieving electrical insulation between the first connecting member 311 and the second electrode plate 302, so that the first connecting member 311 supplies power only to the first electrode plate 301. Similarly, the second insulating pad 342 is used to isolate the second connecting member 321 and the first electrode plate 301, as well as the second connecting member 321 and the component electrically connected to the first electrode plate 301 (e.g., the first end plate 331), thereby achieving electrical insulation between the second connecting member 321 and the first electrode plate 301.

[0146] In this embodiment, the first insulating pad 341 and the second insulating pad 342 can ensure that the electrolysis reaction of the electrolysis component 3 proceeds normally and stably.

[0147] Furthermore, each of the first insulating pad 341 and the second insulating pad 342 includes a plate 343 and a sleeve 344, with the plate 343 connected to the sleeve 344. The plate 343 of the first insulating pad 341 abuts against the side of the second end plate 332 opposite to the second electrode plate 302 and between it and the first connecting member 311. The sleeve 344 of the first insulating pad 341 surrounds the first connecting member 311 and extends through the second end plate 332 into the second electrode plate 302.

[0148] The plate 343 of the first insulating gasket 341 can achieve axial isolation between the second end plate 332 and the first connecting member 311. The sleeve 344 of the first insulating gasket 341 is sleeved on the outer side of a portion of the first connecting member 311 and sleeved on the inner side of the through hole of the second electrode plate 302 and the second end plate 332, preventing radial contact between the first connecting member 311 and the inner wall of the through hole of the second end plate 332 and the second electrode plate 302. Thus, the first insulating gasket 341 can separate the first connecting member 311 from the second end plate 332 and the second electrode plate 302, achieving electrical insulation.

[0149] The plate 343 of the second insulating pad 342 abuts against the side of the first end plate 331 away from the first electrode plate 301 and between the first connecting member 311. The sleeve 344 of the second insulating pad 342 surrounds the second connecting member 321 and extends through the first end plate 331 into the first electrode plate 301.

[0150] The plate 343 of the second insulating gasket 342 can achieve axial isolation between the first end plate 331 and the second connecting member 321. The sleeve 344 of the second insulating gasket 342 is sleeved on the outer side of a portion of the second connecting member 321 and sleeved on the inner side of the through hole of the first electrode plate 301 and the first end plate 331, avoiding radial contact between the second connecting member 321 and the inner wall of the through hole of the first end plate 331 and the first electrode plate 301. Thus, the second insulating gasket 342 can separate the second connecting member 321 from the first end plate 331 and the first electrode plate 301, achieving electrical insulation.

[0151] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the first connecting component 311 includes a first bolt 312 and a first nut 313. The first bolt 312 passes sequentially through the first insulating gasket 341, the second end plate 332, the second electrode plate 302, the proton membrane 303, the first electrode plate 301, the first end plate 331, and the first nut 313 along a first direction.

[0152] The second connecting component 321 includes a second bolt 322 and a second nut 323. The second bolt 322 passes through the second end plate 332, the second electrode plate 302, the proton membrane 303, the first electrode plate 301, the first end plate 331, the second insulating gasket 342, and the second nut 323 in sequence along the first direction.

[0153] In this embodiment, the head of the first bolt 312 is located at the lower end of the first bolt 312, and the head of the first bolt 312 abuts against the plate 343 of the first insulating gasket 341. The sleeve 344 of the first insulating gasket 341 is fitted onto the first bolt 312, thereby preventing the head of the first bolt 312 from contacting the second end plate 332 for electrical conduction, and preventing the first bolt 312 from contacting the inner wall of the through hole of the second end plate 332 and the second electrode plate 302. The first nut 313 is connected to the first bolt 312 and is located above the laminate. The first nut 313 can abut against the first end plate 331 and achieve electrical connection, so that after the first bolt 312 is powered on, the current can be conducted to the first end plate 331 and the first electrode plate 301.

[0154] The head of the second bolt 322 is located at the lower end of the second bolt 322 and abuts against the second end plate 332, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the second bolt 322, the second end plate 332, and the second electrode plate 302. The second nut 323 is connected to the second bolt 322 and is located above the laminate. The second nut 323 abuts against the plate body 343 of the second insulating gasket 342. The sleeve body 344 of the second insulating gasket 342 is sleeved on the second bolt 322, thereby preventing the second bolt 322 from contacting the inner wall of the through hole of the first end plate 331 and the first electrode plate 301, and preventing the second nut 323 from directly contacting the first end plate 331 for conduction.

[0155] It should be noted that the first bolt 312 and the second bolt 322 can also be replaced with a screw without a head structure. The screw can have a fully threaded section or only a threaded section in some sections. When using a screw, multiple nuts can be set on the screw to fix the stacked body.

[0156] In this embodiment, the orientation of the heads of the first bolt 312 and the second bolt 322 can be adjusted as needed. For example, the heads of the first bolt 312 and the second bolt 322 can be located on the same side of the laminated body and both are located below the laminated body. Alternatively, the heads of the first bolt 312 and the second bolt 322 can be located on different sides of the laminated body, with one head located above the laminated body and the other head located below the laminated body.

[0157] In this embodiment, the positioning and connection between components can be achieved through the first bolt 312 and the second bolt 322, which makes assembly simple, and the electrical contact structure and electrical insulation structure have high reliability and good practicality.

[0158] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 Furthermore, the first connecting component 311 also includes a first conductive washer 314. A first insulating washer 341 abuts against the head of the first bolt 312. The first conductive washer 314 surrounds the first bolt 312 and makes electrical contact with the first end plate 331 and the first nut 313. In this embodiment, the first conductive washer 314 can be a flat washer or a spring washer, or both. The first conductive washer 314 is located between the first end plate 331 and the first nut 313. The first conductive washer 314 can increase the contact area between the first connecting component 311 and the first end plate 331, improve conductivity, and enhance the stability of the connection structure between the first bolt 312 and the first nut 313.

[0159] The second connecting component 321 further includes a second conductive washer 324, and a second insulating washer 342 disposed between the second nut 323 and the first end plate 331. The second conductive washer 324 surrounds the second bolt 322 and makes electrical contact with the head of the second bolt 322 and the second end plate 332. In this embodiment, the second conductive washer 324 can be a flat washer or a spring washer, or both. The second conductive washer 324 is located between the head of the second end plate 332 and the second bolt 322. The second conductive washer 324 can increase the contact area between the second connecting component 321 and the second end plate 332, improve conductivity, and also improve the stability of the connection structure between the second bolt 322 and the second nut 323.

[0160] See Figure 1 Furthermore, the first connecting component 311 also includes a third nut 316, and the second connecting component 321 also includes a fourth nut 326. The third nut 316 is disposed on the first bolt 312 and the fourth nut 326 is disposed on the second bolt 322 to fix the electrolysis component 3 to the housing 2, thereby realizing the installation of the electrolysis component 3. In this embodiment, the first connecting component 311 and the second connecting component 321 realize the fixing of the electrode sheet, the conduction of the electrode sheet, and the installation of the electrolysis component 3, realizing the integration of multiple functions, with high structural integration and good practicality. At the same time, in this embodiment, the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 are installed in a suspended state, which can reduce the requirements for installation space, so that the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 have sufficient distance between the equipment housing and the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302, improving the stability of the current circuit and the reliability of the working performance of the electrolysis component 3.

[0161] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first connecting member 311 has a first terminal portion 315 for connection to a power source, and the second connecting member 321 has a second terminal portion 325 for connection to a power source. In this embodiment, the upper ends of the first bolt 312 and the second bolt 322 constitute the first terminal portion 315 and the second terminal portion 325, respectively, for connection to the positive and negative terminals of the power source. This avoids welding terminals onto the electrode plates or bending the electrode plates to construct terminals, reducing the processing difficulty and cost of the electrode plates and improving the conductivity of the electrolysis assembly 3.

[0162] In application, the laminate can be located inside the electrolysis chamber 201 of the device housing, and the first terminal part 315 and the second terminal part 325 can be located outside the electrolysis chamber 201 of the device housing, which facilitates wiring and cabling.

[0163] See Figures 4-6In some embodiments, at least one of the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 is provided with a through hole 304 extending in a first direction so that fluid can diffuse between the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302.

[0164] In this embodiment, at least one of the first electrode plates 301 and the second electrode plate 302 is provided with a through hole 304 extending in the first direction, which makes it easier for the electrolyte to diffuse between the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302, increases the flow rate of the electrolyte between the first electrode plate 301 and the second electrode plate 302, allows the electrolysis reaction to continue and carries away the electrolysis products, and improves the electrolysis efficiency.

[0165] At least one of the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 is provided with a through hole 304 extending along the first direction. This can be understood as: the through hole 304 is provided only on the first electrode sheet 301, or only on the second electrode sheet 302, or both the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302 are provided with through holes 304.

[0166] Optionally, the number of connecting holes 304 can be one or more. For example, there can be one, two, three, or five connecting holes 304 on the electrode sheet. The connecting holes can be round holes or elongated holes, or they can be irregularly shaped holes such as petal-shaped holes or curved holes. The number, shape, and location of the connecting holes can be determined based on the dimensions of the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302, the gap between the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302, the thickness of the proton membrane 303, and the diffusion rate of the fluid in the first electrode sheet 301 and the second electrode sheet 302.

[0167] It is understandable that when the first electrode plate 301 is provided with a first end plate 331 on the side opposite to the second electrode plate 302 and the second electrode plate 302 is provided with a second end plate 332 on the side opposite to the first electrode plate 301, through holes corresponding to the connecting hole 304 can be opened on the end plates, thereby ensuring that the first end plate 331 and the second end plate 332 will not affect the fluid entering the connecting hole 304, and ensuring that the electrolysis products flow out smoothly from the connecting hole 304.

[0168] The garment processing device of this disclosure includes the water inlet valve in the above embodiments.

[0169] In the clothing processing device of this embodiment, the electrolysis component 3 is integrated into the water inlet valve of the clothing processing device. The electrolysis component 3 is used to electrolyze the electrolyte (e.g., water). The electrolyzed electrolyte flows into the processing cylinder of the clothing processing device, realizing flow-through electrolysis and improving the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis component 3.

[0170] The water inlet valve integrates an electrolysis component 3, which avoids major modifications to the original water circuit of the garment processing equipment. The overall structure is compact and saves installation space.

[0171] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0172] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0173] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., 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 components; 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 in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0174] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0175] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0176] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A water inlet valve, characterized in that, include: Valve body (1), the valve body (1) having a valve inlet (101) and a valve outlet (102); The housing (2) is connected to the valve body (1). The housing (2) has an electrolysis chamber (201). The electrolysis chamber (201) has an inlet (202) and an outlet (203). The inlet (202) is connected to the valve outlet (102). An electrolysis assembly (3) is provided at least in the electrolysis chamber (201).

2. The inlet valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are at least two valve outlets (102), and at least two of the valve outlets (102) can be selectively connected to the electrolysis chamber (201).

3. The inlet valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body (1) has a valve outlet channel (103) extending toward the electrolysis chamber (201), and the outlet of the valve outlet channel (103) constitutes the valve outlet (102).

4. The inlet valve according to claim 3, characterized in that, The valve body (1) has a valve body connecting part (11), a portion of the valve outlet channel (103) extends into the valve body connecting part (11), the housing (2) has a housing connecting part (21), the valve body connecting part (11) and the housing connecting part (21) cooperate and abut against each other, and the valve outlet (102) is aligned with the inlet (202).

5. The inlet valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid inlet (202) and the liquid outlet (203) are located on opposite sides of the electrolysis chamber (201).

6. The inlet valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (2) includes a first housing (22) and a second housing (23), the first housing (22) and the second housing (23) being connected to define the electrolysis chamber (201).

7. The inlet valve according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first shell (22) includes a first connecting part (221) and a first sealing part (222). The first connecting part (221) and the first sealing part (222) are integrally formed. The first connecting part (221) is annular. The valve body (1) includes a connector part (12). The valve outlet (102) is located at the connector part (12). The inlet (202) is located at the first sealing part (222). The first connecting part (221) is sleeved on the connector part (12). The connector part (12) abuts against the sealing part.

8. The inlet valve according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first connecting part (221) is provided with a first ear plate (2211) at one end away from the first sealing part (222), and the outer peripheral wall of the connector part (12) is provided with a second ear plate (121). The first ear plate (2211) and the second ear plate (121) are connected by fasteners.

9. The inlet valve according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second shell (23) includes a second connecting part (231) and a second sealing part (232). The second connecting part (231) and the second sealing part (232) are integrally formed. The second connecting part (231) is annular. An annular groove (2311) is provided at one end of the second connecting part (231) away from the second sealing part (232). The first sealing part (222) is provided with a retaining ring (223) that fits in the annular groove (2311). The liquid outlet (203) is located in the second sealing part (232).

10. The inlet valve according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second shell (23) is provided with a first mounting hole (233), which penetrates the second sealing part (232) and the second connecting part (231). The first sealing part (222) is provided with a second mounting hole, and the positions of the first mounting hole (233) and the second mounting hole correspond to each other, so as to connect the first shell (22) and the second shell (23) by fasteners passing through the first mounting hole (233) and the second mounting hole.

11. The inlet valve according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (3) includes: First electrode plate (301); The second electrode sheet (302) is stacked in a first direction and spaced apart from each other; A first connecting component (311) and a second connecting component (321) are provided. Both the first connecting component (311) and the second connecting component (321) pass through the first electrode sheet (301) and the second electrode sheet (302) along the first direction to fix the first electrode sheet (301) and the second electrode sheet (302) to the first connecting component (311) and the second connecting component (321). The first connecting component (311) is electrically connected to the first electrode sheet (301) and electrically insulated from the second electrode sheet (302). The second connecting component (321) is electrically connected to the second electrode sheet (302) and electrically insulated from the first electrode sheet (301).

12. The inlet valve according to claim 11, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (3) further includes a proton exchange membrane (303) disposed between the first electrode sheet (301) and the second electrode sheet (302). The proton exchange membrane (303) is attached to the first electrode sheet (301) on a first side in the first direction and to the second electrode sheet (302) on a second side in the first direction, so that the first electrode sheet (301), the proton exchange membrane (303) and the second electrode sheet (302) are constructed as a stack.

13. The inlet valve according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first connecting member (311) and the second connecting member (321) pass through the laminate, and the first connecting member (311) and the second connecting member (321) apply force to the laminate from both sides of the laminate in the first direction to fix the laminate to the first connecting member (311) and the second connecting member (321).

14. The inlet valve according to claim 13, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (3) further includes a first end plate (331) and a second end plate (332). The first end plate (331) is disposed on the side of the first electrode sheet (301) away from the second electrode sheet (302), and the second end plate (332) is disposed on the side of the second electrode sheet (302) away from the first electrode sheet (301). The first connecting component (311) and the second connecting component (321) both pass through the first end plate (331) and the second end plate (332). The first connecting component (311) and the second connecting component (321) both apply force to the first end plate (331) and the second end plate (332) along the first direction to clamp the laminated body.

15. The inlet valve according to claim 14, characterized in that, Both the first end plate (331) and the second end plate (332) are conductive plates. The first end plate (331) is electrically connected to the first electrode plate (301) and the first connecting component (311) and electrically insulated from the second connecting component (321). The second end plate (332) is electrically connected to the second electrode plate (302) and the second connecting component (321) and electrically insulated from the first connecting component (311).

16. The inlet valve according to claim 15, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (3) further includes a first insulating pad (341) and a second insulating pad (342). The first insulating pad (341) is disposed between the first connecting member (311) and the second electrode plate (302) and between the first connecting member (311) and the second end plate (332) to electrically insulate the first connecting member (311) from the second electrode plate (302) and the second end plate (332). The second insulating pad (342) is disposed between the second connecting member (321) and the first electrode plate (301) and between the second connecting member (321) and the first electrode plate (301) to electrically insulate the second connecting member (321) from the first electrode plate (301) and the first end plate (331).

17. The inlet valve according to claim 16, characterized in that, Each of the first insulating pad (341) and the second insulating pad (342) includes a plate (343) and a sleeve (344), the plate (343) being connected to the sleeve (344). The plate (343) of the first insulating pad (341) abuts against the side of the second end plate (332) opposite to the second electrode plate (302) and between it and the first connecting member (311). The sleeve (344) of the first insulating pad (341) surrounds the first connecting member (311), passes through the second end plate (332), and extends into the second electrode plate (302). The plate (343) of the second insulating pad (342) abuts against the side of the first end plate (331) away from the first electrode plate (301) and between it and the first connecting member (311). The sleeve (344) of the second insulating pad (342) surrounds the second connecting member (321) and extends through the first end plate (331) into the first electrode plate (301).

18. The inlet valve according to claim 16, characterized in that, The first connecting component (311) includes a first bolt (312) and a first nut (313). The first bolt (312) passes sequentially through the first insulating gasket (341), the second end plate (332), the second electrode plate (302), the proton membrane (303), the first electrode plate (301), the first end plate (331), and the first nut (313) along the first direction. The second connecting component (321) includes a second bolt (322) and a second nut (323). The second bolt (322) passes sequentially through the second end plate (332), the second electrode plate (302), the proton membrane (303), the first electrode plate (301), the first end plate (331), the second insulating gasket (342), and the second nut (323) along the first direction.

19. The inlet valve according to claim 18, characterized in that, The first connecting component (311) further includes a first conductive washer (314), the first insulating washer (341) abuts against the head of the first bolt (312), the first conductive washer (314) surrounds the first bolt (312) and is in electrical contact with the first end plate (331) and the first nut (313). The second connecting component (321) further includes a second conductive pad (324), and the second insulating pad (342) is disposed between the second nut (323) and the first end plate (331). The second conductive pad (324) surrounds the second bolt (322) and makes electrical contact with the head of the second bolt (322) and the second end plate (332).

20. The inlet valve according to claim 19, characterized in that, The first connecting component (311) further includes a third nut (316), and the second connecting component (321) further includes a fourth nut (326). The third nut (316) is disposed on the first bolt (312) and the fourth nut (326) is disposed on the second bolt (322) for fixing the electrolysis assembly (3) to the housing (2).

21. The inlet valve according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first connecting member (311) has a first terminal portion (315) for connecting to a power source, and the second connecting member (321) has a second terminal portion (325) for connecting to a power source.

22. The inlet valve according to any one of claims 11 to 21, characterized in that, At least one of the first electrode sheet (301) and the second electrode sheet (302) is provided with a through hole (304) extending along the first direction so that fluid can diffuse between the first electrode sheet (301) and the second electrode sheet (302).

23. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the inlet valve according to any one of claims 1-22.

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