Air duct assembly and ironing machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of air duct assembly and ironing machine, including air duct assembly body, for being arranged in ironing machine, the air duct assembly body includes: first air duct, second air duct and third air duct, the first air duct and second air duct are all with shell assembly outer communication, the third air duct is with panel assembly outer communication, the first air duct, second air duct and third air duct meet together and form confluence portion;Fan, the fan is arranged in one of first air duct, second air duct and third air duct;Switching component, the switching component is arranged in confluence portion, the switching component has passageway;When switching component switches to different mode, so that passageway is communicated first air duct and second air duct, second air duct and third air duct, first air duct and third air duct at least one of them, the utility model provides a kind of air duct assembly and ironing machine with air suction function and air blowing function.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to an air duct assembly and an ironing machine. Background Technology

[0002] As a common household appliance, ironing machines are becoming increasingly versatile. Many handheld ironing devices have emerged that can absorb and hold clothing, eliminating the need for users to pull the garments; instead, they use suction to iron the clothes simultaneously.

[0003] According to existing technology, there is a suction mechanism for an ironing machine and an ironing machine, with publication number CN214271405U. It includes a suction port, a suction channel, and a suction fan. The suction force generated by the suction fan adsorbs clothes through the suction port. The suction port is located on the ironing end face of the ironing machine. The suction channel includes a first air duct and a second air duct. The second air duct is located inside the handle of the ironing machine. The first air duct and the second air duct have an angle. The suction channel generates suction force to adsorb clothes when ironing, eliminating the need for the user to hold the clothes. However, since there is no blowing function, it is impossible to clean debris from the clothes or lay the clothes flat, making it inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide an air duct assembly and an ironing machine with suction and blowing functions.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is: an air duct assembly, including an air duct assembly body, for installation inside an ironing machine, wherein the air duct assembly body includes: The system comprises a first air duct, a second air duct, and a third air duct. The first and second air ducts are both connected to the outside of the housing assembly, and the third air duct is connected to the outside of the panel assembly. The first, second, and third air ducts converge to form a confluence section. A fan, wherein the fan is located within one of the first air duct, the second air duct, and the third air duct; A switching component is disposed within a junction section and has a channel; when the switching component switches to different modes, the channel connects to at least one of a first air duct and a second air duct, a second air duct and a third air duct, or a first air duct and a third air duct.

[0006] With the above structure, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: A first air duct, a second air duct, and a third air duct are provided and combined together through a converging part. The first and second air ducts are both connected to the outside of the housing assembly, and the third air duct is connected to the outside of the panel assembly. A switching component is used to switch different modes so that at least one of the first and second air ducts, the second and third air ducts, or the first and third air ducts is interconnected. This changes the path of the air within the air duct assembly. If the fan blows air towards the panel assembly, the air can be blown out from the panel assembly; if the fan blows air away from the panel assembly, the air is drawn into the housing assembly from the panel assembly, thus enabling the iron to have both suction and blowing functions.

[0007] Preferably, the air duct assembly body is a shell structure, and the first air duct, the second air duct, the third air duct and the confluence section are all located inside the shell structure. The switching component rotates and cooperates in the confluence section to realize the switching of different modes, and the first air duct, the second air duct and the third air duct are integrated into the shell structure, which does not occupy space.

[0008] Preferably, the surface of the air duct assembly body is provided with an installation port that communicates with the confluence section, and the switching component is disposed in the confluence section through the installation port, which facilitates the installation of the switching component in the confluence section.

[0009] Preferably, the switching component has a protrusion that extends beyond the surface of the switching component. The protrusion extends out of the air duct component body through the mounting port, which facilitates the rotation of the switching component.

[0010] Preferably, the confluence section is a cavity, and the ends of the first air duct facing the confluence section, the second air duct facing the confluence section, and the third air duct facing the confluence section are all located on the inner wall of the cavity, so that the first air duct, the second air duct, and the third air duct can converge together.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the junction is provided with a hinge hole, and the surface of the switching component is provided with a rotating part that rotates and engages with the hinge hole, so that the switching component can rotate and engage with the junction.

[0012] Preferably, the channel is arranged radially along the switching component to facilitate connection to the ventilation duct.

[0013] Preferably, the channel extends through the outer side of the switching component in the radial direction, thereby enlarging the channel and facilitating the passage of air.

[0014] An ironing machine includes an air duct assembly as described in any of the above claims, and further includes a housing assembly and a panel assembly disposed at the bottom of the housing assembly. The air duct assembly body is disposed inside the housing assembly. The outer surface of the housing assembly is respectively provided with a first air outlet communicating with a first air duct and a second air outlet communicating with a second air duct. The panel assembly is provided with a third air outlet communicating with a third air duct.

[0015] Preferably, the air duct assembly body is detachably connected to the housing assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a duct component according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a duct assembly of this utility model without the switching component.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a duct component switching component according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a top sectional view of the first mode of a duct component according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a top sectional view of the third mode of a duct component according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a front sectional view of the ironing machine of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the ironing machine of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the air duct assembly body and the ironing assembly of the ironing machine according to this utility model.

[0024] Among them, 1. Air duct assembly body, 110. First air duct, 120. Second air duct, 130. Third air duct, 140. Convergence part, 141. Hinge hole, 150. Fan, 160. Switching component, 161. Channel, 162. Protrusion, 163. Rotating part, 170. Mounting port, 2. Housing assembly, 210. First air outlet, 220. Second air outlet, 3. Panel assembly, 310. Third air outlet, 4. Ironing component; →; Direction of airflow. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an air duct component according to this utility model. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a duct assembly of this utility model without the switching component. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a duct component switching component according to the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 , 2 In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the present invention provides an air duct assembly, including an air duct assembly body 1, which is used to be disposed within an ironing assembly. The air duct assembly body 1 includes a first air duct 110, a second air duct 120, a third air duct 130, a fan 150, and a switching assembly 160. The first air duct 110 has a first end and a second end arranged along the axial direction of the first air duct 110. The second air duct 120 has a first end and a second end arranged along the axial direction of the second air duct 120. The third air duct 130 has a first end and a second end arranged along the axial direction of the third air duct 130. The first end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the second air duct 120 are connected in the axial direction of the third air duct 130. One end of each air duct is connected to the outside of the housing assembly 2, and the third air duct 130 is connected to the outside of the panel assembly 3. The second ends of the first air duct 110, the second end of the second air duct 120, and the second end of the third air duct 130 converge to form a confluence section 140, making the air duct assembly form a structure similar to a three-way junction. A switching component 160 is provided in the confluence section 140. The switching component 160 has a channel 161. When the switching component 160 switches to different modes, the channel 161 connects the first air duct 110 and the second air duct 120, the second air duct 120 and the third air duct 130, and at least one of the first air duct 110 and the third air duct 130. In other words, the air duct assembly has three modes. The first mode connects the second ends of the first air duct 110 and the second ends of the second air duct 120 via channel 161, while other parts of the switching component 160 block the second end of the third air duct 130. The second mode connects the second ends of the second air duct 120 and the second ends of the third air duct 130 via channel 161, while other parts of the switching component 160 block the second end of the first air duct 130. The third mode connects the second ends of the first air duct 110 and the second ends of the third air duct 130 via channel 161, while other parts of the switching component 160 block the second air duct 120. Specifically, the switching component 160 rotates within the manifold 140, and rotating the switching component 160 to three positions achieves the switching between the three modes.

[0027] Specifically, the first end of the first air duct 110 and the first end of the second air duct 120 are located on the front and rear sides of the housing assembly 2, respectively, so that air can blow from the front end of the housing assembly 2 or from the rear end of the housing assembly 2. When the iron is ironing forward, if the air blows from the front end of the housing assembly 2, the clothes can be laid flat before ironing to ensure the ironing effect; when the iron is ironing forward, if the air blows from the rear end of the housing assembly 2, the clothes can be laid flat after ironing.

[0028] Specifically, the first end of the third air duct 130 is used to communicate with the outside of the panel assembly 3. The panel assembly 3 has multiple ventilation holes on its surface, which connect the inside of the housing assembly 2 and the outside of the panel assembly 3. The first end of the third air duct 130 communicates with the inside of the housing assembly 2, thus connecting the first end of the third air duct 130 with the ventilation holes on the panel assembly 3. Air can be blown out from the panel assembly 3, blowing vertically towards the clothing. This allows the clothing to be laid flat from the center outwards before ironing, ensuring a better ironing effect. Air can also be drawn into the housing assembly 2 from the panel assembly 3, creating a suction force that holds the clothing in place during ironing, eliminating the need for the user to hold the clothing. Specifically, the ventilation holes are arranged along the circumferential direction of the panel assembly 3.

[0029] As one embodiment, the fan 150 is located in one of the first air duct 110, the second air duct 120, and the third air duct 130. That is, the fan 150 can be located in the first air duct 110, the second air duct 120, or the third air duct 130. Furthermore, the fan 150 can be installed in either the forward or reverse direction.

[0030] As one example, such as Figure 2 The air duct assembly body 1 is a shell structure. The first air duct 110, the second air duct 120, the third air duct 130 and the confluence section 140 are all located inside the shell structure. The switching component 160 rotates and cooperates in the confluence section 140 to realize the switching of different modes. The first air duct 110, the second air duct 120 and the third air duct 130 are integrated into the shell structure, which does not occupy space.

[0031] Furthermore, the surface of the air duct assembly body 1 is provided with an installation port 170 that communicates with the confluence section 140. The switching assembly 160 is installed in the confluence section 140 through the installation port 170, which facilitates the installation of the switching assembly 160 in the confluence section 140.

[0032] Furthermore, the switching assembly 160 is provided with a protrusion 162 protruding from the surface of the switching assembly 160. The protrusion 162 extends out of the air duct assembly body 1 through the mounting port 170. The protrusion 162 penetrates the housing assembly 2 and extends out of the housing assembly 2. The switching assembly 160 can be rotated directly to rotate and engage with the confluence section 140. Alternatively, a knob or handle can be provided on the protrusion 162 to drive the protrusion 162 to rotate.

[0033] In one embodiment, the confluence section 140 is a cavity, with the second ends of the first air duct 110, the second air duct 120, and the third air duct 130 all located on the inner wall of the cavity, facilitating the convergence of the first air duct 110, the second air duct 120, and the third air duct 130. Specifically, the inner wall of the confluence section 140 is provided with a hinge hole 141, and the surface of the switching component 160 is provided with a rotating part 163 that rotatably engages with the hinge hole 141, facilitating the rotatable engagement of the switching component 160 within the confluence section 140, and allowing the switching component 160 to rotate around the axis of the rotating part 163. Specifically, the switching component 160 has a columnar structure, with the rotating part 163 and the protrusion 162 located on both end faces of the switching component 160, respectively. Specifically, the rotating part 163 is a cylinder or a cone.

[0034] As one embodiment, the channel 161 is arranged radially along the switching component 160, and both ends of the channel 161 penetrate the outer side of the switching component 160 to facilitate connection to the ventilation duct. Specifically, the channel 161 penetrates the outer side of the switching component 160 radially, which increases the diameter of the channel 161, facilitates airflow, and ensures smooth air circulation.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a top sectional view of the first mode of an air duct assembly according to this utility model. Figure 5 This is a top sectional view of a third mode of an air duct assembly according to this utility model, as shown below. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, when the fan 150 is located in the first air duct 110 and blows air out of the housing assembly 2, when the switching component 160 is switched to the first mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the second air duct 120 are connected, air is discharged from the front end of the housing assembly 2, air is introduced from the rear end of the housing assembly 2, and there is no airflow at the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the second mode, that is, the second end of the second air duct 120 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, and there is no airflow at both the housing assembly 2 and the panel assembly 3; Figure 5 In the embodiment shown, when the switching component 160 switches to the third mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the front end of the housing component 2 exhausts air, and the panel component 3 draws air in.

[0036] When the fan 150 is installed in the first air duct 110 and the fan 150 draws air into the housing assembly 2 (achieved by reversing or rotating the fan 110), when the switching component 160 is switched to the first mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the second air duct 120 are connected, the rear end of the housing assembly 2 exhausts air, the front end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, and there is no airflow at the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the second mode, that is, the second end of the second air duct 120 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, and there is no airflow at both the housing assembly 2 and the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the third mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the front end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, and the panel assembly 3 exhausts air.

[0037] Similarly, when the fan 150 is located in the second air duct 120 and the fan 150 blows air out of the housing assembly 2, when the switching component 160 is switched to the first mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the second air duct 120 are connected, the front end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, the rear end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, and there is no air at the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the second mode, that is, the second end of the second air duct 120 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, and there is no air at both the housing assembly 2 and the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the third mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the rear end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, and the panel assembly 3 draws in air.

[0038] When the fan 150 is installed in the second air duct 120 and the fan 150 draws air into the housing assembly 2 (achieved by reversing or rotating the fan 110), when the switching component 160 is switched to the first mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the second air duct 120 are connected, the rear end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, the front end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, and there is no airflow at the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the second mode, that is, the second end of the second air duct 120 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, and there is no airflow at both the housing assembly 2 and the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the third mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the rear end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, and the panel assembly 3 receives air.

[0039] Similarly, when the fan 150 is located in the third air duct 130 and blows air out of the panel assembly 3, when the switching component 160 is switched to the first mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the second air duct 120 are connected, there is no airflow in the housing assembly 2 and the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the second mode, that is, the second end of the second air duct 120 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the panel assembly 3 exhausts air, and the rear end of the housing assembly 2 receives air; when the switching component 160 is switched to the third mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the front end of the housing assembly 2 receives air, and the panel assembly 3 exhausts air.

[0040] When the fan 150 is located in the third air duct 130 and the fan 150 draws air into the panel assembly 3 (achieved by reversing or rotating the fan 110), when the switching component 160 is switched to the first mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the second air duct 120 are connected, and there is no airflow in the housing assembly 2 and the panel assembly 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the second mode, that is, the second end of the second air duct 120 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the rear end of the housing assembly 2 discharges air, and the panel assembly 3 draws air in; when the switching component 160 is switched to the third mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the front end of the housing assembly 2 discharges air, and the panel assembly 3 draws air in.

[0041] Figure 6 This is a front sectional view of the ironing machine of this utility model. Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the ironing machine of this utility model, as shown below. Figure 6 and 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the present invention also provides an ironing machine, including a housing assembly 2 and a panel assembly 3 for ironing clothing. The panel assembly 3 is disposed on the bottom surface of the housing assembly 2, and a space is formed between the interior of the housing assembly 2 and the panel assembly 3. The air duct assembly body 1 is disposed within this space. A first air vent 210 is provided on the front side of the housing assembly 2, a second air vent 220 is provided on the rear side of the housing assembly 2, and a third air vent 310 is provided on the panel assembly 3. The first end of the first air duct 110 is connected to the first air vent 210, the first end of the second air duct 120 is connected to the second air vent 220, and one end of the third air duct 130 is connected to the third air vent 310 through the space. Specifically, the third air vent 310 includes multiple ventilation holes arranged along the circumferential direction of the panel assembly 3, which does not affect the ironing of clothing.

[0042] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the air duct assembly body and the ironing assembly of the ironing machine according to this utility model, as shown below. Figure 8In the illustrated embodiment, the air duct assembly body 1 is detachably connected to the housing assembly 2, such as by snap-fit ​​or screw connection. Specifically, the air duct assembly body 1 is bolted to the housing assembly 2. Specifically, the housing assembly 2 contains an ironing assembly 4, which is fixed to the inner surface of the panel assembly 3. The air duct assembly body 1 is detachably connected to the ironing assembly 4 by bolts. The heat emitted by the ironing assembly 4 is transferred to the panel assembly 3, facilitating ironing of clothing by the panel assembly 3. Specifically, the ironing assembly 4 has a bracket, and the air duct assembly body 1 is bolted to the bracket.

[0043] The principle of this utility model is to set up a first air duct 110, a second air duct 120, and a third air duct 130, and to merge the first air duct 110, the second air duct 120, and the third air duct 130 together through a converging part 140. The first air duct 110 and the second air duct 120 are both connected to the outside of the housing assembly 2, and the third air duct 130 is connected to the outside of the panel assembly 3. By using a switching component 160 to switch different modes, at least one of the first air duct 110 and the second air duct 120, the second air duct 120 and the third air duct 130, and the first air duct 110 and the third air duct 130 can be connected to each other. This can change the path of the air in the air duct assembly. If the fan 150 blows air towards the panel assembly 3, the air can be blown out from the panel assembly 3; if the fan 150 blows air away from the panel assembly 3, the air is drawn into the housing assembly 2 from the panel assembly 3, so that the ironing machine has both suction and blowing functions. The suction function refers to air intake at the panel assembly 3, and the blowing function refers to air outlet at least one of the housing assembly 2 and the panel assembly 3.

[0044] Operation process: When the fan 150 is installed in the first air duct 110 and the fan 150 blows air out of the housing assembly 2, such as Figure 4 When the switching component 160 is switched to the first mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the second air duct 120 are connected, air is discharged from the front end of the housing component 2, air is drawn in from the rear end of the housing component 2, and there is no airflow at the panel component 3; when the switching component 160 is switched to the second mode, that is, the second end of the second air duct 120 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, and there is no airflow at both the housing component 2 and the panel component 3; Figure 5 When the switching component 160 switches to the third mode, that is, the second end of the first air duct 110 and the second end of the third air duct 130 are connected, the front end of the housing component 2 exhausts air, and the panel component 3 draws air in.

[0045] Based on the above solutions, if any modifications or variations to this utility model do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and equivalent technologies of this utility model, then this utility model also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An air duct assembly, comprising an air duct assembly body (1) for installation within an ironing machine, characterized in that: The air duct component body (1) includes: The first air duct (110), the second air duct (120), and the third air duct (130) are connected to the outside of the housing assembly (2), and the third air duct (130) is connected to the outside of the panel assembly (3). The first air duct (110), the second air duct (120), and the third air duct (130) converge to form a confluence section (140). A fan (150) is disposed in one of a first air duct (110), a second air duct (120), and a third air duct (130); A switching component (160) is disposed within a junction (140) and has a channel (161); when the switching component (160) switches to different modes, the channel (161) connects to at least one of the first air duct (110) and the second air duct (120), the second air duct (120) and the third air duct (130), the first air duct (110) and the third air duct (130).

2. The air duct assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct assembly body (1) is a shell structure. The first air duct (110), the second air duct (120), the third air duct (130) and the confluence part (140) are all located inside the shell structure. The switching component (160) rotates and cooperates in the confluence part (140) to realize the switching of different modes.

3. A duct assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the air duct assembly body (1) is provided with an installation port (170) that communicates with the confluence section (140), and the switching assembly (160) is installed in the confluence section (140) through the installation port (170).

4. A duct assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The switching component (160) has a protrusion (162) protruding from the surface of the switching component (160), and the protrusion (162) extends out of the air duct component body (1) through the mounting port (170).

5. A duct assembly according to any one of claims 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that: The confluence section (140) is a cavity, and the end of the first air duct (110) facing the confluence section (140), the end of the second air duct (120) facing the confluence section (140), and the end of the third air duct (130) facing the confluence section (140) are all located on the inner wall of the cavity.

6. A duct assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the junction (140) is provided with a hinge hole (141), and the surface of the switching assembly (160) is provided with a rotating part (163) that rotates and engages with the hinge hole (141).

7. A duct assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The channel (161) is arranged radially along the switching assembly (160).

8. A duct assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The channel (161) extends radially through the outer side of the switching assembly (160).

9. An ironing machine comprising an air duct assembly as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: It also includes a housing assembly (2) and a panel assembly (3) located at the bottom of the housing assembly (2). The air duct assembly body (1) is located inside the housing assembly (2). The outer surface of the housing assembly (2) is provided with a first air outlet (210) communicating with the first air duct (110) and a second air outlet (220) communicating with the second air duct (120). The panel assembly (3) is provided with a third air outlet (310) communicating with the third air duct (130).

10. The ironing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The air duct assembly body (1) is detachably connected to the housing assembly (2).

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