Drying air supply structure and clothes treatment apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a drying air supply structure and a clothes treatment apparatus, wherein the drying air supply structure is installed in the clothes treatment apparatus, comprising a ventilation hose, the ventilation hose is formed with an air outlet channel, the air outlet channel is used for discharging gas in a clothes treatment cylinder; the ventilation hose is further provided with a mounting portion, the mounting portion is used for mounting a sensor, at least part of a detection portion of the sensor extends into the ventilation hose. The drying air supply structure of the present disclosure provides a mounting basis for the installation of the sensor by providing the mounting portion on the ventilation hose, thereby avoiding the problem that the structure of the clothes treatment cylinder is relatively complex after the sensor is mounted on the clothes treatment cylinder.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of clothing processing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a drying air supply structure and clothing processing equipment using the drying structure. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, temperature sensors in the drying structure of washing machines are typically mounted on the outer shell of the drum to detect the temperature inside the drum and ensure effective drying of clothes. However, this arrangement leads to a complex drum structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a drying air supply structure that simplifies the structure of the cylinder, thereby at least partially solving the aforementioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of this disclosure provides a drying air supply structure, which is installed in a garment processing device and includes: A ventilation hose, wherein the ventilation hose forms an air outlet channel, the air outlet channel being used to discharge gas from the clothing processing drum; The ventilation duct is provided with a mounting part for mounting a sensor, and at least a portion of the sensor's detection part extends into the ventilation duct.

[0005] The above solution provides a foundation for the installation of the sensor, thus avoiding the problem of the garment processing drum becoming structurally complex after the sensor is installed on it.

[0006] In some possible implementations, the ventilation hose has a first end for communication with the interior of the garment processing device's drum, and the mounting portion is arranged close to the first end. This allows the sensor to detect the temperature inside the garment processing device's drum more accurately.

[0007] In some possible implementations, the mounting portion includes a mounting seat protruding from the outer wall of the ventilation duct. The mounting seat has a mounting hole for mounting the sensor and a mating surface for engaging with the sensor. This allows for mounting of the sensor to the mounting portion via the mounting hole and the mounting seat, improving the stability of the connection between the sensor and the mounting portion.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the mounting hole extends through the mounting base from the mating surface, and at least a portion of the detection unit extends into the air outlet channel through the mounting hole. This allows the detection unit to more accurately detect the temperature of the gas in the ventilation hose.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the ventilation hose includes a corrugated section, and the mounting portion further includes a support base. The support base protrudes from the outer wall of the ventilation hose and is connected to the ventilation hose, with the mounting portion and the corrugated section respectively connected to opposite sides of the support base. Thus, the support base can support other components in the sensor, further improving the stability of the connection between the sensor and the mounting portion.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the mounting portion further includes a reinforcing rib connecting the ventilation hose and the mounting base, and is disposed on the side of the mounting base near the first end. This improves the stability of the connection between the mounting portion and the ventilation hose at the location of the reinforcing rib.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the mounting portion further includes connecting ribs, which are respectively connected to the two sides of the mounting base intersecting the axial direction of the ventilation hose. The connecting ribs protrude from and are connected to the ventilation hose. This improves the stability of the connection between the mounting portion and the ventilation hose at the location of the connecting ribs.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the mounting hole is used for an interference fit with the detection part of the sensor. This makes the connection between the sensor's detection part and the mounting hole more stable.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the ventilation hose further includes a first pipe section, a corrugated pipe section, and a second pipe section connected in sequence. The first pipe section is used to communicate with the interior of the cylinder of the garment processing equipment, and the second pipe section is used to communicate with the first discharge port of the garment processing equipment to connect to the external environment. This allows gas in the cylinder of the garment processing equipment to be discharged to the external environment through the first discharge port.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the first discharge port is configured as an air outlet, and the second pipe section is used to communicate with the air outlet; alternatively, the second pipe section is connected to the air outlet via an air box in the garment processing device. This allows for a more stable connection between the second pipe section and the garment processing device via the air box.

[0015] A second aspect of this disclosure also provides a garment processing device, including a housing, a first cylinder, and the drying and air supply structure described in the above embodiments. The housing is provided with a first discharge port communicating with the outside, the first cylinder is disposed inside the housing and is provided with a second discharge port, and a ventilation hose is connected to the first discharge port and the second discharge port. Thus, gas in the first cylinder of the garment processing device can be discharged to the external environment through the first discharge port.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the garment processing device further includes a second cylinder with an outer diameter larger than that of the first cylinder. There are two first cylinders, located at the upper left and upper right of the second cylinder, respectively. This allows users to select the first cylinder for processing smaller garments, conserving water and electricity.

[0017] The advantages of this disclosure through the above technical solution are as follows: the drying and air supply structure of this disclosure provides an installation base for the sensor by setting an installation part on the ventilation hose, thereby avoiding the problem of the clothing processing drum having a more complex structure after the sensor is installed on it.

[0018] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drying and air supply structure provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drying and air supply structure provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure from another angle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing device for removing part of the air box provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, which removes part of the air box and part of the outer shell; Figure 6 This is a top view of the ventilation hose in the drying air supply structure provided in the exemplary embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 7 This is a front view of the garment processing device provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1-Ventilation hose; 11-First pipe section; 12-First corrugated pipe section; 13-Second pipe section; 14-Air outlet duct; 2-Mounting part; 21-Mounting hole; 22-Mounting base; 221-Mating surface; 23-Support base; 24-Reinforcing rib; 25-Connecting rib; 3-Sensor; 31-Detection unit; 4-Air inlet assembly; 41-Air inlet flow path; 411-Air outlet; 412-Air inlet; 42-Air inlet section; 421-Air inlet duct; 4211-First air inlet duct section; 4212-Corrugated air inlet duct section; 4213-Second air inlet duct section; 43-Transfer section; 431-Second air supply flow channel; 44-Air handling section; 441-Fan; 442-Air supply duct; 45-Connector; 5-Gas box; 51-First air supply duct; 52-Exhaust duct; 53-Baffle; 6-Outer shell; 61-First discharge port; 7-First cylinder; 71-Outer cylinder; 72-Second discharge port; 73-Common hole; 8-Second cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0022] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used based on the definition of the garment handling equipment, which can be found in the following references. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 In the context of clothing processing equipment, the terms "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used. The up / down direction can be referenced to the direction of gravity of the equipment, and the left / right direction can be referenced to the width of the equipment. In the front / back direction, "front" can be understood as the side of the equipment facing the user, and "back" as the side away from the user. The gate of the clothing processing equipment is typically located on the front side. "Inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component. "Upstream" and "downstream" are defined based on the direction of water flow. The terms "first" and "second" are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Furthermore, in the following description, when referring to accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements, which will not be repeated here.

[0023] This disclosure relates to a drying air supply structure, see [link to relevant documentation] Figure 1 and Figure 6The drying and air supply structure disclosed herein is installed in a garment processing device and includes a ventilation hose 1. The ventilation hose 1 forms an air outlet channel 14 to discharge the dried gas from the garment processing drum. The garment processing drum can be a cylindrical structure used by the garment processing device for garment processing, and can be cylindrical in shape. A mounting part 2 is also provided on the ventilation hose 1 for mounting a sensor 3, so that the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 can at least partially extend into the ventilation hose 1. The sensor 3 can extend into the ventilation hose 1 from both ends, or the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 can penetrate the wall of the ventilation hose 1 and extend into the air outlet channel 14. This disclosure does not impose specific limitations on this.

[0024] Taking sensor 3 as a temperature sensor as an example, the temperature sensor can be a probe-type sensor, including a head and a needle-shaped detection part 31. When installing the temperature sensor, the needle-shaped detection part 31 can be inserted into the mounting part 2 to detect the temperature of the gas in the air duct 14. Compared to installing the temperature sensor on the clothes processing drum, it is difficult to obtain an accurate temperature of the gas in the clothes processing drum during temperature measurement, which can easily cause damage to the clothes in the clothes processing drum during drying. Connecting the temperature sensor to the ventilation hose 1 can more accurately detect the temperature in the clothes processing drum, making it easier to measure the temperature of the gas entering the clothes processing drum and avoiding the problem of damage to the clothes in the clothes processing drum due to excessive temperature. The drying air supply structure disclosed in this invention provides a mounting base for the sensor 3 by setting the mounting part 2 on the ventilation hose 1, thereby avoiding the problem of making the structure of the clothes processing drum more complicated after the sensor 3 is installed on it. Furthermore, in related technologies, the sensor 3 is directly placed on the garment processing drum. When the drum vibrates, the vibration is easily transmitted to the sensor 3, which in turn affects the stability of the sensor 3's detection. In this disclosure, the sensor 3 is placed on a flexible tube, which utilizes the elasticity of the flexible tube to reduce the vibration transmitted from the drum to the sensor.

[0025] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the ventilation hose 1 includes a corrugated pipe or a rubber hose, or a combination of both types. For example, when a corrugated pipe is used, it has good flexibility, ensuring stability during use and adaptability to different installation positions and shapes. It also has a larger ventilation area, allowing for a greater gas flow rate in the air outlet duct 14. When a rubber hose is used, it possesses good flexibility as well as good high-temperature and high-pressure resistance, enabling it to withstand the high temperatures generated by some components in the garment processing equipment without damage or deformation. Of course, in other embodiments, the ventilation hose 1 can also be made of other materials, depending on the specific circumstances; this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this.

[0026] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 6 The ventilation hose 1 has a first end, which connects to the interior of the garment processing device's drum. The mounting part 2 is located near the first end of the ventilation hose 1. This arrangement allows the sensor 3 to more accurately detect information inside the garment processing drum. Taking the temperature inside the garment processing drum as an example, the sensor 3 is a temperature sensor. The placement of the temperature sensor near the first end of the ventilation hose 1 ensures that the gas inside the garment processing drum is detected as soon as it flows out of the drum, thus obtaining more accurate temperature data inside the drum during the drying process.

[0027] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 6The mounting part 2 includes a mounting base 22 that protrudes from the outer wall of the ventilation hose 1. The shape of the mounting base 22 can be determined according to the shape of the sensor 3 so that the mounting base 22 can facilitate the installation of the sensor 3. In addition, since the mounting base 22 protrudes from the outer wall of the ventilation hose 1, the wall thickness of the ventilation hose 1 at the location where the sensor 3 is arranged can be increased. This can provide a stable foundation for the installation of the sensor 3 and avoid directly opening holes in the ventilation hose 1, which would weaken the structural strength of the ventilation hose 1. The mounting base 22 is provided with a mounting hole 21 and a mating surface 221. The mounting hole 21 allows the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 to be inserted into the mounting hole 21 to complete the connection between the sensor 3 and the mounting base 22. The mating surface 221 allows other components of the sensor 3, such as the head of the sensor 3, to fit against the mating surface 221 after the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 is installed in the mounting hole 21. This allows the mounting base 22 to provide a certain degree of support for the sensor 3, ensuring the stability of the connection between the sensor 3 and the mounting base 22. It also prevents the sensor 3 from moving relative to the mounting base 22 during use, which would affect the detection of data inside the clothing processing drum.

[0028] In some embodiments of this disclosure, the mounting hole 21 is interference-fitted with the detection part 31 of the sensor. This interference fit makes the connection between the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 and the mounting hole 21 more stable, and less likely to disengage from the mounting hole 21 due to external factors such as the shaking of the ventilation hose 1, which would make it difficult to effectively detect the parameters inside the clothes processing drum and affect the normal use of the drying air supply structure. The interference fit can be achieved by providing a flexible component, such as a rubber component, in the mounting hole 21. This allows the rubber component to press the detection part 31 into the mounting hole 21 through its own elasticity after the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 is inserted into the mounting hole 21, thereby achieving an interference fit between the detection part 31 and the mounting hole 21, and simultaneously achieving a sealing fit between the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 and the mounting hole 21. In addition, since the ventilation hose 1 may include a rubber hose, in this case, the mounting base 22 can be arranged on the rubber hose portion. When the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 is interference-fitted with the mounting hole 21, the elasticity of the rubber hose can be used to clamp the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 and achieve a sealing fit with the detection part 31 of the sensor 3. Of course, in other embodiments, the interference fit between the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 and the mounting hole 21 can also be in other ways known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 6The mounting hole 21 penetrates the mounting base 22 through the mating surface 221, allowing the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 to extend at least partially into the air outlet channel 14 through the mounting hole 21. This arrangement allows the detection part 31 of the sensor 3 to directly contact the gas in the air outlet channel 14, further increasing the accuracy of the sensor 3's detection data. Taking a probe-type temperature sensor as an example, the detection part 31 of the probe-type temperature sensor is the probe. When the probe extends into the air outlet channel 14 through the mounting hole 21 on the mounting base 22, it can directly contact the gas in the air outlet channel 14, enabling more accurate detection of the airflow temperature in the air outlet channel 14. This avoids problems such as excessively high temperature inside the clothes drying drum, which could damage the clothes, or excessively low temperature, which could lead to poor drying performance.

[0030] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 6 The ventilation hose 1 includes a corrugated pipe section 12, and the mounting part 2 includes a support base 23. The support base 23 protrudes from the outer wall of the ventilation hose 1 and is connected to the ventilation hose 1. By setting the support base 23, other components on the sensor 3 can be supported, such as the mounting flange on the sensor 3 or other auxiliary electronic components. When installing the sensor 3, these components can be placed on the support base 23 for support, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the sensor 3 and the mounting base 22. Furthermore, the mounting base 22 and the corrugated pipe section 12 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the support base 23. The opposite sides can be the two sides of the support base 23 along the extension direction of the ventilation hose 1. This arrangement allows the mounting base 22 and the corrugated pipe section 12 to be connected into a whole by the support base 23, thereby ensuring the stability of the mounting base 22 and the sensor 3 on the ventilation hose 1 and preventing the sensor 3 from moving relative to the mounting base 22 due to the expansion and contraction of the corrugated pipe section 12, which would affect the detection effect of the sensor 3.

[0031] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 6The mounting part 2 also includes a reinforcing rib 24, which connects the ventilation hose 1 and the mounting base 22 and is located on the side of the mounting base 22 near the first end of the ventilation hose 1. The reinforcing rib 24 enhances the stability of the connection between the mounting base 22 and the ventilation hose 1. The reinforcing rib 24 can be a conventional strip shape and is connected to both the outer wall of the ventilation hose 1 and the outer wall of the mounting base 22 to improve the stability of the connection and prevent the risk of detachment. Since the side of the mounting base 22 near the first end of the ventilation hose 1 is closer to the garment processing drum, it experiences greater stress. The reinforcing rib 24 located on this side of the mounting base 22 strengthens this part, preventing damage to the mounting base 22 and ventilation hose 1, which could cause the sensor 3 to detach from the mounting base 22 and affect the sensor 3's detection of data inside the garment processing drum.

[0032] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 and Figure 6 The mounting part 2 also includes connecting ribs 25, which protrude from and are connected to the ventilation hose 1. Connecting ribs 25 are respectively connected to both sides where the mounting base 22 intersects the ventilation hose 1 in the axial direction. By providing connecting ribs 25, the strength of the two sides where the mounting base 22 intersects the ventilation hose 1 in the axial direction can be enhanced, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the mounting base 22 and the ventilation hose 1. This prevents damage to the two sides where the mounting base 22 intersects the ventilation hose 1 in the axial direction, which could cause the sensor 3 to detach from the mounting base 22 and affect the sensor 3's detection of data inside the clothing processing drum.

[0033] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The drying air supply structure disclosed herein also includes an air inlet assembly 4. The air inlet assembly 4 can introduce air into the drum of the clothes processing equipment when clothes need to be dried. The air inlet assembly 4 includes an air inlet section 42, a transition section 43, and an air handling section 44 that are sequentially connected and together form at least part of the air inlet flow path 41. One end of the air inlet section 42 is connected to the transition section 43, and the end away from the transition section 43 is connected to the air inlet 412, so that the air entering the air inlet flow path 41 through the air inlet 412 can first enter the air inlet section 42 and flow along the air inlet section 42 to In the transfer section 43, the transfer section 43 is set on the cylinder of the garment processing equipment and can be formed by utilizing part of the structure of the cylinder of the garment processing equipment itself. One end of it is connected to the air inlet section 42 and the other end is connected to the air handling section 44 to guide the air in the air inlet section 42 to the air handling section 44. The air handling section 44 can process the air introduced by the transfer section 43. The air outlet 411 is located on the air handling section 44 so that the air that needs to enter the cylinder of the garment processing equipment through the air outlet 411 is the gas that has been processed by the air handling section 44.

[0034] When clothes need to be dried, the air handling section 44 can heat the air introduced by the transfer section 43. The heating method can be through an electric heating wire. The air heated by the air handling section 44 can enter the drum of the clothes handling equipment through the air outlet 411 located in the air handling section 44 for drying the clothes. Of course, in other embodiments, the air inlet assembly 4 may also include other components, and the air handling section 44 may also process the air in other ways, depending on the actual situation. This disclosure does not limit this.

[0035] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The air handling section 44 includes a fan 441, an air supply duct 442, and a heating element. When clothes in the drum of the clothing processing equipment need drying, the air entering the air handling section 44 is heated. The fan 441 is located on the transfer section 43 and can be a conventional negative pressure fan. The fan 441 is connected to both the transfer section 43 and the air supply duct 442, allowing air in the transfer section 43 to flow into the air supply duct 442 under the action of the fan 441. The heating element is located inside and / or outside the air supply duct 442. It can be an electric heating wire connected inside the air supply duct 442, a thermal resistor connected outside the air supply duct 442, etc., to heat the air in the air supply duct 442. The air outlet 411 is also located on the air supply duct 442, allowing the air heated by the heating element to flow through the air outlet 411 into the drum of the clothing processing equipment, completing the drying of the clothes inside the drum.

[0036] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The air inlet section 42 includes an air inlet duct 421. The outlet of the air inlet duct 421 is connected to the transition section 43, and the inlet is connected to the air inlet 412. The connection between the air inlet 412 and the transition section 43 is achieved through the air inlet duct 421, which can ensure the stability of the air flow direction introduced into the transition section 43 from the air inlet 412, and the length and shape of the air inlet duct 421 can be easily controlled for better applicability.

[0037] In some other embodiments, the air inlet assembly 4 further includes an air box 5, which may include a box body and a box cover. The box body is connected to the outer shell 6 of the garment processing equipment, and the box cover is used to seal the outer shell 6 to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the air box 5. The air box 5 also includes a first air supply channel 51 that is connected to the air inlet 412 and the inlet of the air inlet pipe 421 respectively. The air box 5 can be connected to the outer shell 6 of the garment processing equipment. For example, both sides of the air box 5 can be fixed to the outer shell 6 of the garment processing equipment to ensure stability between the air box 5 and the outer shell 6. The part of the air box 5 in which the first air supply channel 51 is provided can be fixedly connected to the part of the outer shell 6 of the garment processing equipment in which the air inlet 412 is provided to make the connection between the first air supply channel 51 and the air inlet 412 more stable. By setting the air box 5 between the air inlet pipe 421 and the air outlet 411, the stability of the connection between the air inlet pipe 421 and the air inlet 412 can be improved to a certain extent, avoiding the risk of disconnection of the connection between the air inlet pipe 421 and the air inlet 412.

[0038] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 Along the front-to-back direction of the garment processing equipment, at least part of the air inlet pipe 421 is located behind the cylinder of the garment processing equipment, and the air box 5 is located behind the air inlet pipe 421. This arrangement facilitates the connection between the air inlet pipe 421 and the air box 5. For example, when connecting by plugging, the port of the air inlet pipe 421 can be directly plugged into the rear air box 5, thereby improving assembly efficiency. In addition, it can make full use of the space behind the cylinder of the garment processing equipment, improving space utilization.

[0039] In other embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The air handling section 44, the transfer section 43, the air inlet pipe 421, and the air box 5 are arranged from front to back along the front-to-back direction of the garment processing equipment. This arrangement allows the airflow to pass directly through the air box 5, air inlet pipe 421, transfer section 43, and air handling section 44 sequentially, entering the air handling section 44 for processing in a shorter time. This increases the amount of air entering the garment processing equipment drum per unit time. When drying is required in the garment processing equipment drum, the increased airflow per unit time improves the drying efficiency of the drum. Of course, in other embodiments, the air handling section 44, transfer section 43, air inlet pipe 421, and air box 5 can be arranged in other directions, depending on the actual situation; this disclosure does not impose any limitations on this arrangement.

[0040] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The garment processing equipment includes an outer cylinder 71, which remains stationary during garment processing. A transition section 43 is formed on the outer cylinder 71, and includes a second air supply channel 431 connecting the air inlet pipe 421 and the air handling section 44. The second air supply channel 431 can be formed by a portion of the outer cylinder 71 itself, for example, by the outer wall of the outer cylinder 71 protruding radially outward. This allows the transition section 43 and the outer cylinder 71 to be integrally formed for easy integration, avoiding the need for a separate transition section 43. During design and manufacturing, the outer cylinder 71 and the transition section 43 can be designed and manufactured simultaneously, thus saving design and manufacturing costs.

[0041] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The air inlet duct 421 includes a corrugated pipe or a rubber hose. For example, when a corrugated pipe is used, it has good flexibility, ensuring stability during use and adaptability to different installation positions and shapes. It also has a large ventilation area, thereby increasing the gas flow rate in the air inlet path 41. When a rubber hose is used, it has good flexibility as well as good high-temperature and high-pressure resistance, allowing it to withstand the high temperatures generated by some components in the garment processing equipment without damage or deformation. Of course, in other embodiments, the air inlet duct 421 can also be made of other materials, depending on the actual situation. This disclosure does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0042] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The air inlet duct 421 includes a first air inlet section 4211 and an air inlet corrugated section 4212 connected in sequence. The first air inlet section 4211 is connected to the transition section 43, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the first air inlet section 4211 gradually decreases from the transition section 43 towards the air inlet corrugated section 4212. The end of the air inlet corrugated section 4212, which is farther from the first air inlet section 4211, can be connected to the air inlet 412 or the air box 5. By setting the cross-section of the first air inlet section 4211 to a frustum-shaped structure, the outlet connecting the first air inlet section 4211 to the transition section 43 can be larger, ensuring the flow rate and uniformity of the gas when entering the transition section 43, and avoiding excessively fast gas flow rate entering the transition section 43, which would affect the gas treatment effect of the subsequent air treatment section 44.

[0043] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first air inlet pipe section 4211 is fitted onto the transition section 43 and fixed to the transition section 43 by a connector 45 that surrounds the first air inlet pipe section 4211. The shape of the connector 45 can be determined according to the shape of the port connecting the transition section 43 and the first air inlet pipe section 4211. For example, if the port is rectangular, the connector 45 can be a rectangular ring and divided into two parts. The two parts can be fixed together by bolts. When connecting the first air inlet pipe section 4211 and the transition section 43, the ports of the first air inlet pipe section 4211 and the transition section 43 can be connected first. Then, the two parts of the connector 45 are respectively wrapped around the port of the first air inlet pipe section 4211 and fit against the outer wall of the first air inlet pipe section 4211. The connector 45 is then fixed by bolts and the tightness of the connector 45 is adjusted to complete the fixed connection between the first air inlet pipe section 4211 and the transition section 43.

[0044] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The air inlet pipe 421 also includes an air inlet second pipe section 4213 connected to the end of the air inlet corrugated pipe section 4212 away from the air inlet first pipe section 4211. The end of the air inlet second pipe section 4213 that is not connected to the air inlet corrugated pipe section 4212 is used to connect to the air inlet 412 or the air box 5.

[0045] By setting a second air inlet pipe section 4213 at the other end of the air inlet corrugated pipe section 4212 to connect the air inlet pipe 421 to the air inlet 412 or the air box 5, the corrugations on the pipe wall of the air inlet corrugated pipe section 4212 can be avoided from affecting the connection between the air inlet corrugated pipe section 4212 and the air inlet 412 or the air box 5. Furthermore, the air inlet corrugated pipe section 4212 is difficult to cooperate with the connector 45, which leads to an unstable connection between the air inlet corrugated pipe section 4212 and the air inlet 412 or the air box 5, and is prone to disconnection in subsequent use. However, by connecting the air inlet pipe 421 to the air inlet 412 or the air box 5 through the second air inlet pipe section 4213, the stability of the connection can be guaranteed. For example, the second air inlet pipe section 4213 can be a straight pipe, which makes it easy to connect to the air inlet 412 or the air box 5. The connector 45 can also be used for connection to further ensure higher connection stability.

[0046] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second air inlet pipe section 4213 is inserted into the air box 5. Connecting the second air inlet pipe section 4213 to the air box 5 via insertion makes the connection more convenient, increases the speed of connection and assembly, and allows the end of the second air inlet pipe section 4213 to be directly inserted into the air box 5 for fixation. This also avoids the need for a connector 45 at the second air inlet pipe section 4213 for auxiliary fixation, provides better stability, and saves costs.

[0047] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The ventilation hose 1 also includes a first pipe section 11, a corrugated pipe section 12, and a second pipe section 13 connected in sequence. The first pipe section 11 is connected to the inside of the cylinder of the clothing processing equipment. The connection can be made by connecting to the second discharge port 72 on the cylinder. The ventilation hose 1 is connected to the second discharge port 72 by means of a connector 45 or other connection methods known to those skilled in the art, which will not be described in detail here. The second pipe section 13 is connected to the first discharge port 61 on the outer shell 6 of the clothing processing equipment. The first discharge port 61 can be configured as an air outlet so that the second pipe section 13 can be connected to the air outlet to complete the discharge of gas inside the cylinder of the clothing processing equipment. The corrugated pipe section 12 is located between the first pipe section 11 and the second pipe section 13 to increase the air volume of the ventilation hose 1. The first discharge port 61 is connected to the external environment so that the cylinder of the clothing processing equipment can be connected to the external environment through the ventilation hose 1.

[0048] This configuration allows the dried gas in the drum of the garment processing equipment to be discharged to the outside through the ventilation hose 1 and the first discharge port 61, avoiding the direct discharge of the dried gas into the outer shell 6 of the garment processing equipment. This would prevent damage to the components inside the outer shell 6 due to moisture in the dried gas, or contamination of the internal environment of the outer shell 6, thus affecting the subsequent use of the garment processing equipment.

[0049] In other embodiments, the end of the ventilation hose 1 furthest from the first discharge port 61 is connected to the air box 5. The connection can also be a direct plug-in. The air box 5 is provided with a discharge channel 52 that connects the ventilation hose 1 and the first discharge port 61. Referring to the description in the above embodiments, the air box 5 can be connected to the outer shell 6 of the clothing processing equipment. By setting the air box 5 between the ventilation hose 1 and the first discharge port 61 for connection, the stability of the connection between the ventilation hose 1 and the first discharge port 61 can be improved to a certain extent, avoiding the risk of disconnection between the ventilation hose 1 and the first discharge port 61.

[0050] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The air inlet 412 and the first outlet 61 are spaced apart on the outer shell 6 of the clothing processing equipment so that when the cylinder of the clothing processing equipment needs to take in air or needs to exhaust gas, it can directly exchange gas with the external environment through the air inlet 412 and the first outlet 61 on the outer shell 6 of the clothing processing equipment. This avoids air entering and exiting from the outer shell 6 of the clothing processing equipment, which would affect the quality of the gas entering the cylinder of the clothing processing equipment and affect other components in the outer shell 6 of the clothing processing equipment.

[0051] In other embodiments, the air inlet 412 and the first outlet 61 are connected to form a common hole 73. The air box 5 has a port that connects to the common hole 73. The port is divided into the inlet of the first air supply channel 51 and the outlet of the outlet channel 52 by a partition 53 that separates the first air supply channel 51 and the outlet channel 52. By setting the air box 5, the air inlet and exhaust parts of the garment processing equipment can be integrated. The first air supply channel 51 can form a part of the air inlet pipe 421, and the exhaust channel 52 can form a part of the ventilation hose 1. This can simultaneously improve the stability of the connection between the air inlet pipe 421 and the ventilation hose 1 and the outer shell 6 of the garment processing equipment. The partition 53 can effectively prevent the airflow in the first air supply channel 51 and the exhaust channel 52 from mixing, which would affect the air intake and exhaust of the garment processing equipment.

[0052] A second aspect of this disclosure also provides a garment processing device, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The garment processing equipment includes a housing 6, a first cylinder 7, and the drying and air supply structure described in the above embodiments. A discharge port 61 communicating with the outside is provided on the housing 6. The first cylinder 7 is arranged inside the housing 6 and has a second discharge port 72. A ventilation hose 1 connects the first discharge port 61 and the second discharge port 72, so that the dried air inside the first cylinder 7 is sequentially discharged to the outside environment through the second discharge port 72, the ventilation hose 1, and the first discharge port 61. The specific connection method between the ventilation hose 1 and the first discharge port 61 and the second discharge port 72 can be found in the description in the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0053] In some embodiments of this disclosure, see Figure 7 The garment processing equipment also includes a second drum 8, the outer diameter of which is larger than the outer diameter of the first drum 7. There are two first drums 7, located at the upper left and upper right of the second drum 8, respectively. This arrangement, with the smaller first drum 7 located at the upper left and upper right of the second drum 8, allows users to conveniently wash smaller garments by selecting the upper left and upper right drums, avoiding the waste of water and electricity that would otherwise be caused by having to use only the larger second drum 8.

[0054] When the clothing processing equipment of this disclosure is in use, taking the drying of clothes in the first drum 7 as an example, outside air enters the first air supply channel 51 in the air box 5 through the air inlet 412 located on the outer shell 6, and flows therein to the air inlet pipe 421. The air in the air inlet pipe 421 then continues to flow to the transfer section 43, and flows to the air supply pipe 442 in the air handling section 44 through the action of the fan 441 in the transfer section 43 and the air handling section 44. In the air supply pipe 442, it is heated by the heating element. The heated air will flow into the first cylinder 7 to dry the clothes inside. The dried air will then flow through the second exhaust port 72 on the first cylinder 7 into the ventilation hose 1, and then flow back to the outside environment through the ventilation hose 1, the exhaust channel 52 in the air box 5, and the first exhaust port 61 on the outer shell 6, thus completing the gas discharge. During the gas discharge process, the sensor 3 located on the mounting part 2 of the ventilation hose 1 can also accurately detect the temperature inside the first cylinder 7 to ensure that the clothes inside the first cylinder 7 are not damaged.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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 drying and air supply structure, characterized in that, The drying and air supply structure is installed on the garment processing equipment and includes: A ventilation hose, wherein the ventilation hose forms an air outlet channel, the air outlet channel being used to discharge gas from the clothing processing drum; The ventilation duct is provided with a mounting part for mounting a sensor, and at least a portion of the sensor's detection part extends into the ventilation duct.

2. The drying and air supply structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ventilation hose has a first end for communicating with the interior of the cylinder of the garment processing device, and the mounting portion is arranged close to the first end.

3. The drying and air supply structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting portion includes a mounting base protruding from the outer wall of the ventilation duct, the mounting base having a mounting hole for mounting the sensor and a mating surface for mating with the sensor.

4. The drying and air supply structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting hole extends through the mounting base from the mating surface, and at least a portion of the detection part extends into the air outlet channel through the mounting hole.

5. The drying and air supply structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ventilation hose includes a corrugated pipe section, and the mounting part also includes a support base. The support base protrudes from the outer wall of the ventilation hose and is connected to the ventilation hose. The mounting base and the corrugated pipe section are respectively connected to opposite sides of the support base.

6. The drying and air supply structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting portion also includes a reinforcing rib, which connects the ventilation hose and the mounting base and is arranged on the side of the mounting base near the first end.

7. The drying and air supply structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting part further includes connecting ribs, and the two sides of the mounting base that intersect with the axial direction of the ventilation hose are respectively connected to the connecting ribs. The connecting ribs protrude from the ventilation hose and are connected to the ventilation hose.

8. The drying and air supply structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting hole is used for an interference fit with the detection part of the sensor.

9. The drying air supply structure according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The ventilation hose also includes a first pipe section, a corrugated pipe section, and a second pipe section connected in sequence. The first pipe section is used to communicate with the inside of the cylinder of the clothing processing equipment, and the second pipe section is used to communicate with the first discharge port of the clothing processing equipment to connect to the external environment.

10. The drying and air supply structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first discharge port is configured as an air outlet, and the second pipe section is used to communicate with the air outlet, or the second pipe section is connected to the air outlet through the air box of the clothing processing equipment.

11. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The device includes an outer shell, a first cylindrical body, and a drying and air supply structure as described in any one of claims 1-10. The outer shell is provided with a first discharge port communicating with the outside, the first cylindrical body is arranged inside the outer shell and is provided with a second discharge port, and the ventilation hose is connected to the first discharge port and the second discharge port.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The garment processing device further includes a second cylinder, the outer diameter of which is larger than that of the first cylinder. There are two first cylinders, and the two first cylinders are located at the upper left and upper right of the second cylinder, respectively.

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