Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a kind of clothes processing equipment, clothes processing equipment includes cylinder assembly, door seal ring and turbidity detection component.The cylinder assembly has the liquid storage cavity and clothes taking and placing opening in communication;Door seal ring is at least partially located in the clothes taking and placing opening;Turbidity detection component is at least partially arranged below the door seal ring, and at least with the clothes taking and placing opening in communication.The clothes processing equipment of the embodiment of the present application can improve the detection accuracy of washing water turbidity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, washing machines typically use turbidity sensors to detect the turbidity of the water during the washing process in order to determine the cleanliness of the washing water. If the turbidity detected by the turbidity sensor is lower than a preset value, the clothes are determined to be clean to the target level.

[0003] However, turbidity sensors are usually installed on the drain pipe of washing machines. In order to drain as much washing water as possible from the washing machine, the drain pipe is usually installed at a relatively low position. During the drainage stage, residual washing water can easily accumulate in the drain pipe. In the next washing process, when the turbidity sensor detects turbidity, the residual washing water mixes with the next batch of washing water, which reduces the detection accuracy of the turbidity sensor. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a garment processing device capable of...

[0005] This application provides a garment processing device, including: The cylinder assembly has a connected liquid storage chamber and a clothing loading / unloading port; and A door seal ring, at least partially located at the clothing access opening; and The turbidity detection component is at least partially disposed below the door seal ring and is at least in communication with the clothing loading and unloading port.

[0006] Furthermore, a passage is formed between the cylinder assembly and the door seal ring, one end of the passage is connected to the clothing loading and unloading port, and the other end is connected to the liquid storage chamber, and the turbidity detection component is located in the passage.

[0007] Furthermore, the passage is located at least partially below the door seal ring, and the turbidity detection component includes: A turbidity sensor is located below the door seal ring.

[0008] Furthermore, the door seal ring includes a pleated portion, the pleated portion having a groove communicating with the clothing loading / unloading opening, and the turbidity sensor being located below the groove and communicating with the groove.

[0009] Furthermore, along the height direction, the turbidity sensor is located directly below the lowest point of the door seal ring.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the door seal ring has a first connecting part, and the top of the turbidity sensor has a second connecting part. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are sealed and connected to each other to form a sealed flow path, so that at least part of the water in the clothing inlet can flow to the turbidity sensor through the sealed flow path.

[0011] Furthermore, the first connecting part includes a first connecting pipe communicating with the clothing loading and unloading port; The second connection includes a first connector that is connected to and communicates with the turbidity sensor. The first connector is inserted into the first connecting pipe and is interference-fitted with the first connecting pipe to form the sealed flow path.

[0012] Furthermore, the first connector includes: A first extension is connected to the turbidity sensor and passes through the first connecting tube; and A first head is disposed at the end of the first extension away from the turbidity sensor. The first head passes through the first connecting tube, and the diameter of the first head is larger than the diameter of the first connecting tube.

[0013] Furthermore, the turbidity detection component also includes: The first clamping member is sleeved on the outside of the first connecting pipe and is used to clamp the first connecting pipe to the first extension.

[0014] Furthermore, the turbidity detection component also includes: The second connector is connected and in communication with the turbidity sensor; and A flexible connecting pipe has a first end connected to the liquid storage cavity and a second end that is interference-fitted with and connected to the second connector to form the connecting water passage.

[0015] Furthermore, the first connector, the turbidity sensor, and the second connector are arranged sequentially from top to bottom along the height direction.

[0016] Furthermore, the second connector includes: The second extension is connected to the turbidity sensor and passes through the second end; and The second head is disposed at the end of the second extension away from the turbidity sensor. The second head passes through the second end, and the diameter of the second head is larger than the diameter of the second end.

[0017] Furthermore, the outer cylinder includes: Peripheral sidewalls; and The front sidewall is connected to the front end of the peripheral sidewall and is sealed to the door seal ring, and the front sidewall is provided with a third joint protruding forward; The first end of the flexible connecting tube is sleeved on the third connector and is press-fitted with the third connector. The flexible connecting tube is connected to the liquid storage chamber through the third connector.

[0018] Furthermore, the turbidity detection component also includes: The second clamping member is sleeved on the outside of the first end of the flexible connecting pipe and is used to clamp the first end to the third connector.

[0019] Furthermore, the flexible connecting tube includes: A vertical segment extends along the height direction, with the top end of the vertical segment serving as the second end; The horizontal section extends along the front-to-back direction of the garment processing equipment, with the rear end of the horizontal section serving as the first end, and the front end of the horizontal section connected and communicating with the bottom end of the vertical section.

[0020] Furthermore, the turbidity sensor has a mounting hole, and the turbidity detection component further includes: A cable, electrically connected to the turbidity sensor; and A wire clamp is partially inserted into the mounting hole and sleeved on the cable to fix the cable to the turbidity sensor.

[0021] The garment processing device provided in this application embodiment has a turbidity detection component at least partially disposed below the door seal ring and at least connected to the garment loading / unloading port. After washing, the washing water at the garment loading / unloading port, i.e., at the door seal ring, is drained. Therefore, in the next washing process, the turbidity detected by the turbidity detection component is the turbidity of the washing water flowing from the door seal ring to the turbidity detection component in the next washing process, and is not affected by the washing water in the previous washing process. Therefore, the accuracy of the detection of washing water turbidity can be effectively improved.

[0022] Furthermore, during the water intake phase, tap water flows into the glass bowl of the door, then flows downwards to the bottom of the door seal ring, and finally to the turbidity detection component. Therefore, the turbidity detection component can detect the turbidity of the tap water during the intake phase, allowing the garment processing equipment to determine whether the turbidity of the tap water meets washing requirements. During the washing and rinsing phases, the wash water gathers at the bottom of the storage chamber, submerging the bottom of the garment loading / unloading opening, and flows towards the turbidity detection component. Therefore, the turbidity detection component has a longer contact time and a higher contact frequency with the wash water, further improving the accuracy of turbidity detection. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the garment processing equipment from another perspective; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of section C; Figure 4 For along Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle EE section; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of section D in the middle.

[0025] Reference numerals: 100, Clothing processing equipment; 10, Drum assembly; 10a, Liquid storage chamber; 10b, Clothing loading / unloading port; 10c, Washing tub; 10d, Clothing processing chamber; 11, Outer drum; 111, Peripheral side wall; 112, Front side wall; 113, Third connector; 12, Clothing processing drum; 20, Door seal ring; 21, Pleated part; 21a, Groove; 22, First connecting part; 221, First connecting pipe; 30, Turbidity detection assembly; 31, Turbidity sensor; 31a. Hanging hole; 32. Second connecting part; 321. First connector; 3211. First extension; 3212. First head; 33. First clamping member; 34. Second connector; 341. Second extension; 342. Second head; 35. Flexible connecting pipe; 351. First end; 352. Second end; 353. Vertical section; 354. Horizontal section; 36. Second clamping member; 37. Cable; 38. Wire clamp; AA. Height direction; BB. Front and back direction. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0027] In related technologies, washing machines typically use turbidity sensors to detect the turbidity of the water during the washing process in order to determine the cleanliness of the washing water. If the turbidity detected by the turbidity sensor is lower than a preset value, the clothes are determined to be clean to the target level.

[0028] However, turbidity sensors are usually installed on the drain pipe of washing machines. In order to drain as much washing water as possible from the washing machine, the drain pipe is usually installed at a relatively low position. During the drainage stage, residual washing water can easily accumulate in the drain pipe. In the next washing process, when the turbidity sensor detects turbidity, the residual washing water mixes with the next batch of washing water, which reduces the detection accuracy of the turbidity sensor.

[0029] To resolve the above issues, please refer to Figure 1-2 This application provides a clothing processing device 100, which can be a washing machine, a washer-dryer combo, etc. The following description uses a drum washing machine as an example of the clothing processing device 100.

[0030] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 100 includes a tube assembly 10, a door seal ring 20, and a turbidity detection assembly 30.

[0031] The tubular assembly 10 has a liquid storage chamber 10a and a clothing loading / unloading port 10b that are connected to each other. The liquid storage chamber 10a is used to hold clothing and to perform washing, dehydration, drying and other treatments on the clothing. The clothing loading / unloading port 10b is connected to the liquid storage chamber 10a so that the user can put clothing into or take clothing out of the liquid storage chamber 10a through the clothing loading / unloading port 10b.

[0032] The door seal ring 20 is arranged in a ring shape and is at least partially located at the garment loading / unloading opening 10b, and the door seal ring 20 is sealed to the opening wall of the garment loading / unloading opening 10b. When the door of the garment handling equipment 100 is closed, the door seal ring 20 is used to seal to the door to prevent washing water in the drum assembly 10 from flowing out through the gap between the garment loading / unloading opening 10b and the door during the washing process.

[0033] It is understandable that the space enclosed by the door seal ring 20 can also be defined as the clothing loading and unloading port 10b. In this case, the tube assembly 10 has an opening that communicates with the liquid storage chamber 10a. The door seal ring 20 is installed on the opening wall and is sealed to the opening wall. In this case, the clothing loading and unloading port 10b formed by the door seal ring 20 communicates with the liquid storage chamber 10a, so that the user can load and unload clothing into the liquid storage chamber 10a through the clothing loading and unloading port 10b.

[0034] It should be noted that the garment handling equipment 100 generally also includes a housing, with the cylinder assembly 10 disposed inside the housing. The housing includes a front sealing door (also called a front shell or front panel), and a door sealing ring 20 is also installed on the front sealing door. The door is hinged to the front sealing door to achieve rotation, thereby the door seals with the door sealing ring 20 by rotation to close the garment loading / unloading port 10b, or the door separates from the door sealing ring 20 by rotation to open the garment loading / unloading port 10b.

[0035] The turbidity detection component 30 is housed inside the enclosure to prevent it from being exposed, thus protecting it.

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the turbidity detection component 30 is at least partially disposed outside the cylinder assembly 10 and the door seal ring 20, and at least partially disposed below the door seal ring 20. Specifically, since the door seal ring 20 is annular, in some embodiments, "the turbidity detection component 30 is at least partially disposed below the door seal ring 20" can be understood as: when projected downwards along the height direction AA onto a horizontal plane, the projection of the door seal ring 20 onto the horizontal plane at least partially overlaps with the projection of the turbidity detection component 30 on the same horizontal plane. In other embodiments, "below the door seal ring 20" refers to a position below the horizontal plane passing through the central axis of the door seal ring 20.

[0037] In some implementations, the turbidity detection component 30 may be entirely located below the lowest point of the door seal ring 20, or a portion of the turbidity detection component 30 may be located below the lowest point of the door seal ring 20.

[0038] In some implementations, the turbidity detection component 30 is connected to the garment loading / unloading port 10b. After washing, the washing water at the garment loading / unloading port 10b, i.e., at the door seal ring 20, is drained. Therefore, in the next washing cycle, the turbidity detected by the turbidity detection component 30 is the turbidity of the washing water flowing down from the door seal ring 20 to the turbidity detection component 30 during the next washing cycle, and is not affected by the washing water from the previous washing cycle. Thus, the accuracy of the detection of washing water turbidity can be effectively improved.

[0039] In addition, the washing process typically includes a water intake stage, a washing stage, a rinsing stage, a spin-drying stage, and a drainage stage. During the water intake stage, tap water flows into the glass bowl of the door, then flows down to the bottom of the door seal ring 20, and then flows to the turbidity detection component 30. Therefore, the turbidity detection component 30 can detect the turbidity of the tap water during the water intake stage, so that the garment processing equipment 100 can determine whether the turbidity of the tap water meets the washing requirements.

[0040] During the washing and rinsing stages, the washing water gathers at the bottom of the storage chamber 10a. The washing water in the storage chamber 10a will submerge the bottom of the clothing loading and unloading port 10b and flow to the turbidity detection component 30. Therefore, the turbidity detection component 30 has a longer contact time and a higher contact frequency with the washing water, which can further improve the accuracy of the detection of the turbidity of the washing water.

[0041] In extreme cases, during the washing and rinsing stages, the water level in the storage chamber 10a is always higher than the lowest point of the clothing inlet 10b. The turbidity detection component 30 can detect the turbidity of the washing water in real time with a higher detection frequency. By processing the turbidity detected multiple times, such as by taking the average value, the accuracy of turbidity detection can be improved.

[0042] For example, during the rinsing stage, the water level of the washing water in the storage chamber 10a is high, and the water level of the washing water always exceeds the lowest point of the clothes loading and unloading port 10b. At this time, the washing water can always be in contact with the turbidity detection component 30. The turbidity detection component 30 can detect the turbidity of the washing water in the rinsing stage in real time, thereby improving the timeliness of turbidity detection. The clothes processing equipment 100 can adjust the washing program according to the real-time monitored turbidity, which helps to improve the rinsing effect.

[0043] In some embodiments, a passage is formed between the tube assembly 10 and the door seal ring 20, one end of the passage is connected to the clothing loading / unloading port 10b, and the other end is connected to the liquid storage chamber 10a, with the turbidity detection component 30 disposed on the passage. Exemplarily, the other end of the passage is connected to the bottom of the liquid storage chamber 10a.

[0044] At least during the water intake, washing, and rinsing stages, the washing water will gather at the bottom of the storage chamber 10a. When the drum assembly 30 rotates, the washing water in the storage chamber 10a comes into contact with the turbidity detection component 30, and the contact time between the turbidity detection component 30 and the washing water is longer and the contact frequency is higher. In extreme cases, when the turbidity detection component 30 is connected to the lowest point of the storage chamber 10a, as long as there is washing water in the storage chamber 10a, the turbidity detection component 30 can detect the turbidity of the washing water, resulting in a higher detection frequency. By processing the turbidity detected multiple times, such as by taking an average value, the accuracy of turbidity detection can be improved.

[0045] For example, during the rinsing stage, there must be washing water inside the drum assembly 10. At this time, the turbidity detection component 30, which is connected to the lowest point of the drum assembly 10, can detect the turbidity of the washing water in the rinsing stage in real time, thereby improving the timeliness of turbidity detection. The garment processing equipment 100 can adjust the washing program according to the real-time monitored turbidity, thereby helping to improve the rinsing effect.

[0046] After the washing is finished, most of the washing water in the storage chamber 10a is drained, leaving almost no residual washing water. Therefore, in the next washing process, the turbidity detected by the turbidity detection component 30 is the turbidity of the washing water in the storage chamber 10a during this washing process, and is not affected by the washing water in the previous washing process. Thus, the accuracy of the detection of washing water turbidity can be effectively improved.

[0047] In this embodiment, the turbidity detection component 30 is simultaneously connected to the liquid storage chamber 10a and the clothing loading / unloading port 10b. The contact time between the turbidity detection component 30 and the washing water is longer and the contact frequency is higher. Therefore, compared with related technologies, where the turbidity of the washing water can only be detected during the drainage stage, the turbidity detection component 30 in this embodiment can detect the washing water more frequently and is not affected by the washing water in the previous washing process, which can significantly improve the accuracy of the detection of the turbidity of the washing water.

[0048] In some embodiments, the passage is located at least partially below the door seal ring 20, and the turbidity detection assembly 30 includes a turbidity sensor 31 located below the door seal ring 20. In this way, the water from the clothes loading / unloading port 10b flows more easily downward to the turbidity sensor 31 so that the turbidity sensor 31 can detect the turbidity of the washing water. During the drainage stage, the washing water from the clothes loading / unloading port 10b flows more easily from the passage to the liquid storage chamber 10a so as to drain the clothes loading / unloading port 10b as cleanly as possible.

[0049] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the tubing assembly 10 includes an outer tubing 11 and a garment handling tubing 12. The outer tubing 11 is fixedly disposed within the housing and sealed to a door seal ring 20. The outer tubing 11 is used to contain washing water and to support the garment handling tubing 12. The garment handling tubing 12 is rotatably disposed within the outer tubing 11 and has a garment handling cavity 10d for placing garments. The tubing wall of the garment handling tubing 12 is spaced apart from the tubing wall of the outer tubing 11 to form a washing tank 10c. The washing tank 10c communicates with the garment handling cavity 10d through a through hole on the garment handling tubing 12. The washing tank 10c is used to collect washing water and communicates with a turbidity sensor 31. The aforementioned liquid storage chamber 10a includes the washing tank 10c and the garment handling cavity 10d.

[0050] In some other embodiments, the tubular assembly 10 includes a tubular body having a garment handling chamber 10d, and the liquid storage chamber 10a includes only the garment handling chamber 10d, but not the washing tub 10c. In this case, the garment handling chamber 10d is connected to the turbidity sensor 31.

[0051] The liquid storage chamber 10a, the door seal ring 20, the turbidity detection component 30, and the liquid storage chamber 10a are connected in sequence to form a circulating water path. Therefore, the washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a can flow to the turbidity detection component 30 through the door seal ring 20, and then flow to the liquid storage chamber 10a through the turbidity detection component 30. The washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a can also flow directly to the turbidity detection component 30.

[0052] Please see Figure 3-5Specifically, the turbidity sensor 31 can detect both the washing water flowing downwards from the door seal ring 20 (or the clothes loading / unloading port 10b) to the turbidity detection component 30 and the washing water flowing forward from the liquid storage chamber 10a to the turbidity detection component 30. With the above settings, when the washing water level in the liquid storage chamber 10a is low and cannot flow through the door seal ring 20 to the turbidity sensor 31, the washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a can still flow directly forward to the turbidity sensor 31 for turbidity detection. Therefore, the turbidity sensor 31 can still detect the turbidity of the washing water when the washing water level is low, so as to provide reference data for the washing process of the clothes handling equipment 100.

[0053] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the door seal ring 20 includes a pleated portion 21, which is an uneven structure on the door seal ring 20. The pleated portion 21 is provided with a groove 21a that communicates with the clothing loading and unloading port 10b. The groove 21a is formed by recessing on the inner surface of the door seal ring 20 in a direction away from the central axis of the clothing loading and unloading port 10b. The turbidity sensor 31 is located below the groove 21a and communicates with the groove 21a. With the above arrangement, the washing water in the clothing loading and unloading port 10b can flow into the groove 21a under the action of gravity, and flow smoothly to the turbidity sensor 31 through the groove 21a so that the turbidity sensor 31 can detect the turbidity of the washing water.

[0054] During the drainage stage, the washing water at the clothes loading and unloading port 10b can be discharged to the outside of the drum assembly 10 through the groove 21a, the turbidity detection component 30 and the liquid storage chamber 10a in sequence, thereby avoiding the accumulation of residual washing water at the clothes loading and unloading port 10b, which would affect the accuracy of the turbidity sensor 31 in detecting the turbidity of the washing water in the next washing process.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, along the height direction AA, the turbidity sensor 31 is located directly below the lowest point of the door seal ring 20. In this way, the washing water in the door seal ring 20 can flow to the turbidity sensor 31 more quickly and fully for the turbidity sensor 31 to perform turbidity detection, or the washing water in the door seal ring 20 can be discharged more fully through the turbidity detection component 30 and the liquid storage chamber 10a to the outside of the drum assembly 10.

[0056] Please see Figure 3 as well as Figure 5In some embodiments, the bottom of the door seal ring 20 has a first connecting portion 22, and the top of the turbidity sensor 31 has a second connecting portion 32. The first connecting portion 22 and the second connecting portion 32 are sealed and connected to each other to form a sealed flow path, so that at least part of the water in the clothes opening 10b can flow to the turbidity sensor 31 through the sealed flow path, thereby enabling the turbidity sensor 31 to detect the turbidity of the washing water from the clothes opening 10b. Since the first connecting portion 22 and the second connecting portion 32 are sealed, the washing water can be prevented from leaking from the connection between the door seal ring 20 and the turbidity sensor 31.

[0057] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 22 includes a first connecting tube 221 communicating with the clothing loading / unloading port 10b. In some embodiments, the first connecting tube 221 may be made of an elastic material. Furthermore, the door seal ring 20 may also be made of an elastic material. The first connecting tube 221 may be integrally injection molded with the door seal ring 20, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process of the first connecting tube 221 and improving the sealing performance between the first connecting tube 221 and the door seal ring 20, thus avoiding gaps between the first connecting tube 221 and the door seal ring 20.

[0058] In other embodiments, the first connecting pipe 221 and the door seal ring 20 can also be set separately so that the first connecting pipe 221 and the door seal ring 20 can be manufactured separately. The first connecting pipe 221 and the door seal ring 20 are sealed together and communicate with the clothing loading and unloading port 10b.

[0059] The second connecting part 32 includes a first connector 321 connected to and communicating with the turbidity sensor 31. The first connector 321 is inserted into the first connecting tube 221 and is press-fitted with the first connecting tube 221 to form a sealed flow path. By providing the first connecting tube 221 which can be elastically phase-change, the first connector 321 is inserted into the first connecting tube 221. The first connector 321 squeezes the first connecting tube 221 so that the first connector 321 and the first connecting tube 221 are press-fitted, thereby realizing a sealed connection between the turbidity sensor 31 and the door seal ring 20. The assembly between the first connector 321 and the first connecting tube 221 is relatively simple and can improve assembly efficiency.

[0060] In some embodiments, the first connector 321 includes a first extension 3211 and a first head 3212.

[0061] The first extension 3211 is connected to the turbidity sensor 31 and passes through the first connecting tube 221. By providing the first extension 3211 and passing through the first connecting tube 221, the contact area between the first connector 321 and the first connecting tube 221 can be increased, the probability of the first connector 321 and the first connecting tube 221 being disengaged can be reduced, and the liquid tightness between the first connector 321 and the first connecting tube 221 can be improved.

[0062] The first head 3212 is disposed at the end of the first extension 3211 away from the turbidity sensor 31. The diameter of the first head 3212 is larger than the diameter of the first connecting tube 221. When the first head 3212 is inserted into the first connecting tube 221, the larger diameter first head 3212 squeezes the smaller diameter first connecting tube 221 to expand the first connecting tube 221, so that the first connector 321 and the first connecting tube 221 are in an interference fit, reducing the probability of the first connector 321 and the first connecting tube 221 disengaging, and making the first connector 321 and the first connecting tube 221 in a sealed fit.

[0063] In some embodiments, the turbidity detection component 30 further includes a first clamping member 33, which is sleeved on the outside of the first connecting tube 221 to clamp the first connecting tube 221 to the first extension 3211. This not only improves the liquid tightness between the first connecting tube 221 and the first extension 3211, but also prevents the first head 3212 from passing through the first clamping member 33, thereby preventing the first connector 321 from coming out of the first connecting tube 221. Even if the first connecting tube 221 vibrates or shifts with the door seal ring 20 during the washing process, the first connector 321 is not easy to come out of the first connecting tube 221.

[0064] Please continue reading. Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 In some embodiments, the turbidity detection assembly 30 further includes a second connector 34 and a flexible connecting tube 35.

[0065] The second connector 34 is connected to and communicates with the turbidity sensor 31 to guide the washing water in the turbidity sensor 31 to the flexible connecting tube 35, or to guide the washing water in the flexible connecting tube 35 to the turbidity sensor 31.

[0066] The first end 351 of the flexible connecting tube 35 is connected to the liquid storage chamber 10a, and the second end 352 is interference-fitted with the second connector 34 and is interconnected. By setting the flexible connecting tube 35, the washing water in the clothes loading and unloading port 10b can flow to the liquid storage chamber 10a in sequence through the first connector 321, the turbidity sensor 31 and the flexible connecting tube 35, so that the turbidity sensor 31 can detect the washing water from the clothes loading and unloading port 10b, and guide the washing water from the clothes loading and unloading port 10b to the liquid storage chamber 10a and discharge it outside the tubing assembly 10. The washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a can also flow to the turbidity sensor 31 through the flexible connecting tube 35, so that the turbidity sensor 31 can detect the washing water from the liquid storage chamber 10a.

[0067] In addition, during the washing process, the drum assembly 10 and the door seal ring 20 will vibrate or shift. By setting the flexible connecting pipe 35, the flexible connecting pipe 35 can undergo elastic deformation, which can effectively prevent the flexible connecting pipe 35 from being damaged when it vibrates with the drum assembly 10 and the door seal ring 20, while providing the drum assembly 10 and the door seal ring 20 with a certain amount of movement space.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first connector 321, the turbidity sensor 31, and the second connector 34 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom along the height direction AA. In this way, the washing water from the clothes loading and unloading port 10b can flow sequentially through the first connector 321, the turbidity sensor 31, and the second connector 34 by gravity, and flow to the flexible connecting pipe 35. This makes the flow of washing water from the clothes loading and unloading port 10b in the first connector 321, the turbidity sensor 31, and the second connector 34 smoother. Even if there is only a small amount of water in the clothes loading and unloading port 10b, it can be detected by the turbidity sensor 31.

[0069] In some embodiments, the second connector 34 includes a second extension 341 and a second head 342.

[0070] The second extension 341 is connected to the turbidity sensor 31 and passes through the second end 352 of the flexible connecting tube 35. This can increase the contact area between the second connector 34 and the second end 352, reduce the probability of the second connector 34 detaching from the flexible connecting tube 35, and improve the liquid tightness between the second connector 34 and the flexible connecting tube 35.

[0071] The second head 342 is disposed at the end of the second extension 341 away from the turbidity sensor 31. The diameter of the second head 342 is larger than the diameter of the second end 352. When the second head 342 is inserted into the second end 352, the larger diameter second head 342 squeezes the smaller diameter second end 352 to expand the second end 352, so that the second connector 34 and the second end 352 are interference-fitted, thereby reducing the probability of the second connector 34 disengaging from the flexible connecting tube 35 and making the second connector 34 and the flexible connecting tube 35 seal together.

[0072] Please see Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 In some embodiments, the cylindrical assembly 10 includes a peripheral sidewall 111 and a front sidewall 112 connected to each other.

[0073] The peripheral sidewall 111 is an annular device to form a liquid storage cavity 10a.

[0074] The front sidewall 112 is connected to the front end of the peripheral sidewall 111 to cover the front end of the liquid storage chamber 10a. The front sidewall 112 is also sealed to the door seal ring 20 to prevent the washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a from leaking into the box through the gap between the front sidewall 112 and the front door.

[0075] Please see Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 Furthermore, the front sidewall 112 is provided with a third connector 113 protruding forward, and the first end 351 of the flexible connecting pipe 35 is sleeved on the third connector 113 to make an interference fit with the third connector 113, thereby preventing the washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a and the flexible connecting pipe 35 from leaking into the box body through the gap between the front sidewall 112 and the flexible connecting pipe 35.

[0076] The first end 351 of the flexible connecting tube 35 is connected to the liquid storage chamber 10a through the third connector 113, and the second end 352 is connected to the turbidity sensor 31 through the second connector 34. On the one hand, the washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a can flow to the turbidity sensor 31 so that the turbidity sensor 31 can detect the turbidity of the washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a. On the other hand, the washing water from the clothes loading and unloading port 10b can also flow to the liquid storage chamber 10a through the turbidity sensor 31 and the flexible connecting tube 35.

[0077] Furthermore, by placing the third connector 113 on the front sidewall 112 instead of the peripheral sidewall 111, the height of the flexible connecting pipe 35 can be higher than the lowest point of the liquid storage chamber 10a. Therefore, the washing water from the clothes loading and unloading port 10b can flow fully through the flexible connecting pipe 35 to the liquid storage chamber 10a and be discharged outside the drum assembly 10 through the liquid storage chamber 10a, thus avoiding residual washing water at the clothes loading and unloading port 10b and the flexible connecting pipe 35.

[0078] In other embodiments, the third connector 113 may also protrude from the bottom of the peripheral sidewall 111 of the cylindrical assembly 10, so that the water in the liquid storage chamber 10a can flow more fully through the third connector 113 to the flexible connecting pipe 35 by gravity.

[0079] Please see Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 In some embodiments, the turbidity detection component 30 further includes a second clamping member 36, which is sleeved on the outside of the first end 351 of the flexible connecting tube 35 and is used to clamp the first end 351 to the third connector 113. Through the above arrangement, the liquid tightness between the third connector 113 and the first end 351 can be improved, making it difficult for the third connector 113 to come out of the first end 351. Even if the third connector 113 vibrates or shifts with the drum assembly 10 during the washing process, the third connector 113 is not easy to come out of the first section.

[0080] In some embodiments, the flexible connecting tube 35 includes a vertical section 353 and a horizontal section 354.

[0081] The vertical section 353 extends along the height direction AA, and the top of the vertical section 353 serves as the second end 352. The vertical section 353 is set to extend vertically, so that the washing water in the clothes loading and unloading port 10b can more easily flow through the turbidity sensor 31 to the vertical section 353, and then flow through the vertical section 353 to the horizontal section 354.

[0082] The horizontal section 354 extends along the front-to-back direction BB of the garment processing device 100. The rear end of the horizontal section 354 serves as the first end 351, and the front end of the horizontal section 354 is connected to and communicates with the bottom end of the vertical section 353. By extending the horizontal section 354 horizontally, it is convenient for the washing water in the vertical section 353 to flow through the horizontal section 354 to the liquid storage chamber 10a, so that the washing water at the garment loading / unloading port 10b and the turbidity sensor 31 can be discharged through the liquid storage chamber 10a, reducing the probability of washing water residue. It is also convenient for the washing water in the liquid storage chamber 10a to flow through the horizontal section 354 to the vertical section 353, so that the turbidity sensor 31 can detect the turbidity of the washing water from the liquid storage chamber 10a.

[0083] Please see Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 In some embodiments, the turbidity sensor 31 has a mounting hole 31a, and the turbidity detection assembly 30 also includes a cable 37 and a clamp 38.

[0084] Cable 37 is electrically connected to turbidity sensor 31. Cable 37 is used to power turbidity sensor 31. The turbidity detection signal of turbidity sensor 31 can also be sent to the controller of clothing processing equipment 100 through cable 37 so that the controller can adjust the washing process according to the turbidity detection signal.

[0085] The wire clip 38 is partially inserted into the mounting hole 31a so that the wire clip 38 is fixedly connected to the turbidity sensor 31 and will not fall off due to the vibration of the tube assembly 10 and the door seal ring 20. The wire clip 38 is sleeved on the cable 37 to fix the cable 37 to the turbidity sensor 31, so that the cable 37 can stably supply power to the turbidity sensor 31 and stably transmit the turbidity detection signal to the controller of the garment processing equipment 100.

[0086] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship described in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0087] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The cylinder assembly has a connected liquid storage chamber and a clothing loading / unloading port; as well as A door seal ring is at least partially located at the clothing access opening; as well as The turbidity detection component is at least partially disposed below the door seal ring and is at least in communication with the clothing loading and unloading port.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, A passage is formed between the cylindrical assembly and the door seal ring. One end of the passage is connected to the clothing loading and unloading port, and the other end is connected to the liquid storage chamber. The turbidity detection component is located in the passage.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The passage is at least partially located below the door seal ring, and the turbidity detection component includes: A turbidity sensor is located below the door seal ring.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The door seal ring includes a pleated portion, the pleated portion having a groove communicating with the clothing loading and unloading opening, and the turbidity sensor being located below the groove and communicating with the groove.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the vertical direction, the turbidity sensor is located directly below the lowest point of the door seal ring.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the door seal ring has a first connecting part, and the top of the turbidity sensor has a second connecting part. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are sealed and connected to each other to form a sealed flow path, so that at least part of the water in the clothing inlet can flow to the turbidity sensor through the sealed flow path.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first connecting part includes a first connecting pipe communicating with the clothing loading and unloading port; The second connection includes a first connector that is connected to and communicates with the turbidity sensor. The first connector passes through the first connecting tube and is interference-fitted with the first connecting tube to form the sealed flow path.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first connector includes: A first extension is connected to the turbidity sensor and passes through the first connecting tube; and A first head is disposed at the end of the first extension away from the turbidity sensor. The first head passes through the first connecting tube, and the diameter of the first head is larger than the diameter of the first connecting tube.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The turbidity detection component further includes: The first clamping member is sleeved on the outside of the first connecting pipe and is used to clamp the first connecting pipe to the first extension.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The turbidity detection component also includes: The second connector is connected and in communication with the turbidity sensor; and A flexible connecting tube has a first end connected to the liquid storage cavity and a second end that is interference-fitted with and connected to the second connector to form the passage.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first connector, the turbidity sensor, and the second connector are arranged sequentially from top to bottom along the height direction.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second connector includes: The second extension is connected to the turbidity sensor and passes through the second end; and The second head is disposed at the end of the second extension away from the turbidity sensor. The second head passes through the second end, and the diameter of the second head is larger than the diameter of the second end.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The cylinder assembly includes: Peripheral sidewalls; and The front sidewall is connected to the front end of the peripheral sidewall and is sealed to the door seal ring, and the front sidewall is provided with a third joint protruding forward; The first end of the flexible connecting tube is sleeved on the third connector and is press-fitted with the third connector. The flexible connecting tube is connected to the liquid storage chamber through the third connector.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The turbidity detection component further includes: The second clamping member is sleeved on the outside of the first end of the flexible connecting pipe and is used to clamp the first end to the third connector.

15. The garment processing equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The flexible connecting tube includes: A vertical segment extending along the height direction, the top of which serves as the second end; and The horizontal section extends along the front-to-back direction of the garment processing equipment, with the rear end of the horizontal section serving as the first end, and the front end of the horizontal section connected and communicating with the bottom end of the vertical section.

16. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 3-15, characterized in that, The turbidity sensor has a mounting hole, and the turbidity detection component further includes: A cable, electrically connected to the turbidity sensor; and A wire clamp is partially inserted into the mounting hole and sleeved on the cable to fix the cable to the turbidity sensor.

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