Electrolysis assembly, electrolysis device and laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electrolysis assembly, an electrolysis device and a laundry treating apparatus. The electrolysis assembly comprises a first electrode sheet and a second electrode sheet, the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet are spaced apart and stacked along a first direction; a surface of the first electrode sheet facing the second electrode sheet and a surface of the second electrode sheet facing the first electrode sheet both have a conductive coating. The electrolysis assembly of the present disclosure has good anti-oxidation corrosion performance, long service life and high electrolysis efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Clothing processing equipment such as washing machines can generate hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone, which have strong oxidizing activity, by being equipped with an electrolysis device. This can sterilize and disinfect clothes during the processing, and increase the washing ratio, prevent color bleeding, bleach white clothes, and clean the drum.

[0003] In related technologies, the electrode plates in electrolysis devices are prone to oxidation and corrosion, which leads to a short service life and affects electrolysis efficiency. Utility Model Content

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

[0005] Therefore, embodiments of this disclosure propose an electrolysis component with good antioxidant and corrosion resistance, long service life, and high electrolysis efficiency.

[0006] An electrolysis apparatus is also provided in the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0007] Embodiments of this disclosure also propose a garment processing device.

[0008] The electrolysis assembly of this disclosure includes:

[0009] First electrode plate;

[0010] The second electrode sheet is spaced apart from and stacked along a first direction;

[0011] The surface of the first electrode sheet facing the second electrode sheet and the surface of the second electrode sheet facing the first electrode sheet both have a conductive coating.

[0012] The electrolytic component of this disclosure features a conductive coating that reduces charge transfer impedance, prevents substrate exposure, improves the stability and reliability of the electrolytic component, enhances the electrolytic efficiency and lifespan of the first and second electrode sheets, and improves the oxidation and corrosion resistance of the electrode sheets during oxidation reactions. This embodiment allows for the determination of whether to apply a conductive coating to other surfaces of the first and second electrode sheets based on factors such as production cost, manufacturing difficulty, grain size, and electrolytic performance of different surfaces. The conductive coating offers high flexibility in placement, helping to reduce manufacturing costs, simplify processing, improve product quality, and facilitate the control of the reaction area and electrolytic efficiency, resulting in good practicality.

[0013] In some embodiments, both the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet include a substrate, wherein the conductive coating is provided only on the surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet facing the second electrode sheet, and / or the conductive coating is provided only on the surface of the substrate of the second electrode sheet facing the first electrode sheet.

[0014] This embodiment employs a single-sided coating process to apply a conductive coating to the reaction surface of the substrate. This reduces costs and manufacturing complexity, facilitates control over the grain size of the conductive coating, and improves its quality. In this embodiment, the surfaces of the first and second electrode sheets without the conductive coating are not used as reaction surfaces. This allows for more rational control of the reaction area and efficiency, resulting in better practicality. Furthermore, it reduces the risk of the conductive coating detaching when subjected to fluid erosion, preventing water contamination.

[0015] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly includes a proton exchange membrane disposed between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet, such that the first electrode sheet, the proton exchange membrane, and the second electrode sheet form a laminate, wherein the proton exchange membrane is bonded to a conductive coating of the first electrode sheet on a first side in the first direction, and the proton exchange membrane is bonded to a conductive coating of the second electrode sheet on a second side in the first direction.

[0016] In this embodiment, the conductive coatings in the first and second electrode sheets are in contact with the proton exchange membrane. The proton exchange membrane is non-conductive but can transfer protons, which can prevent short circuits between the first and second electrode sheets. The distance between the first and second electrode sheets is the thickness of the proton exchange membrane, thereby reducing the spacing between the first and second electrode sheets, thus reducing energy consumption and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0017] In some embodiments, at least one of the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet is provided with a through hole extending along the first direction, so that fluid can diffuse through the through hole to the space between the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet.

[0018] In this embodiment, by providing a connecting hole, the electrolyte can more easily diffuse between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, thereby increasing the flow rate of the electrolyte between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, allowing the electrolysis reaction to continue and carrying away the electrolysis products, thus improving the electrolysis efficiency.

[0019] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member, both of which pass through the laminate in a first direction. The first connecting member and the second connecting member apply forces to the laminate from both sides in the first direction to fix the laminate to the first connecting member and the second connecting member. The first connecting member is electrically connected to the first electrode sheet and electrically insulated from the second electrode sheet, and the second connecting member is electrically connected to the second electrode sheet and electrically insulated from the first electrode sheet.

[0020] In this embodiment, the structure of the electrolysis assembly is simplified by the inclusion of a first connecting component and a second connecting component. This makes alignment between components easier, connection more convenient, and overall stability better. The first and second connecting components not only serve as connectors to fix the first and second electrode plates but also as conductive components to electrically connect them. Compared to related technologies that use methods such as bending electrode plates or welding ear plates to the electrode plates to set terminals, this effectively reduces the processing difficulty of the electrode plates and the difficulty of leading out the terminals, allowing for better control of the sealing performance of the equipment after assembly.

[0021] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly further includes a first end plate and a second end plate. The first end plate is disposed on the side of the first electrode sheet opposite to the second electrode sheet, and the second end plate is disposed on the side of the second electrode sheet opposite to the first electrode sheet. The first connecting member and the second connecting member both pass through the first end plate and the second end plate. The first connecting member and the second connecting member both apply force to the first end plate and the second end plate along the first direction to clamp the laminated body.

[0022] In this embodiment, the first connecting component and the second connecting component pass through the first end plate and the second end plate, which protect the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet. The first connecting component and the second connecting component clamp and fix the laminate by applying force to the first end plate and the second end plate, thereby dispersing the force acting on the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet, avoiding excessive local stress concentration when the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet are directly subjected to force, and preventing damage or breakage of the first electrode sheet and the second electrode sheet. The surfaces of the first electrode sheet that are in contact with the first end plate and the second electrode sheet that are in contact with the second end plate are not provided with conductive coatings, thereby preventing surface material from falling off after wear between the electrode sheet and the end plate, and preventing fluid contamination or damage to the electrolysis component.

[0023] In some embodiments, both the first end plate and the second end plate are conductive plates. The first end plate is electrically connected to the first electrode sheet and the first connecting component and is electrically insulated from the second connecting component. The second end plate is electrically connected to the second electrode sheet and the second connecting component and is electrically insulated from the first connecting component.

[0024] In this embodiment, the first end plate can distribute the current more evenly to the first electrode plate, and the second end plate can distribute the current more evenly to the second electrode plate, so that a low-resistance current-collecting surface is formed between the first end plate and the first electrode plate, and between the second end plate and the second electrode plate, thereby reducing resistance and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0025] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly further includes a first insulating pad and a second insulating pad. The first insulating pad is disposed between the first connecting member and the second electrode sheet and between the first connecting member and the second end plate, so as to electrically insulate the first connecting member from the second electrode sheet and the second end plate. The second insulating pad is disposed between the second connecting member and the first electrode sheet and between the second connecting member and the first electrode sheet, so as to electrically insulate the second connecting member from the first electrode sheet and the first end plate.

[0026] In this embodiment, the first insulating gasket is used to isolate the first connecting component and the second electrode plate, as well as the first connecting component and the component electrically connected to the second electrode plate, thereby achieving electrical insulation between the first connecting component and the second electrode plate, ensuring that the first connecting component supplies power only to the first electrode plate. Similarly, the second insulating gasket is used to isolate the second connecting component and the first electrode plate, as well as the second connecting component and the component electrically connected to the first electrode plate, thereby achieving electrical insulation between the second connecting component and the first electrode plate. This ensures the normal and stable operation of the electrolysis reaction in the electrolysis assembly.

[0027] In some embodiments, each of the first insulating gasket and the second insulating gasket includes a plate and a sleeve, the plate being connected to the sleeve. The plate of the first insulating gasket abuts against the side of the second end plate opposite to the second electrode sheet and between the first connecting member. The sleeve of the first insulating gasket surrounds the first connecting member and extends through the second end plate into the second electrode sheet.

[0028] The plate of the second insulating pad abuts against the side of the first end plate opposite to the first electrode sheet and between the first connecting member, and the sleeve of the second insulating pad surrounds the second connecting member and extends through the first end plate into the first electrode sheet.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first insulating gasket plate body can achieve axial isolation between the second end plate and the first connecting component. The sleeve of the first insulating gasket is fitted onto the outer side of a portion of the first connecting component and onto the inner side of the through hole of the second electrode plate and the second end plate, preventing radial contact between the first connecting component and the inner wall of the through hole of the second end plate and the second electrode plate. Similarly, the second insulating gasket plate body can achieve axial isolation between the first end plate and the second connecting component. The sleeve of the second insulating gasket is fitted onto the outer side of a portion of the second connecting component and onto the inner side of the through hole of the first electrode plate and the first end plate, preventing radial contact between the second connecting component and the inner wall of the through hole of the first end plate and the first electrode plate. This achieves axial and radial positioning and component isolation, facilitating assembly, positioning, and installation while providing electrical insulation.

[0030] In some embodiments, the first connecting component includes a first bolt and a first nut, wherein the first bolt passes sequentially through the first insulating gasket, the second end plate, the second electrode plate, the proton membrane, the first electrode plate, the first end plate, and the first nut along the first direction;

[0031] The second connecting component includes a second bolt and a second nut. The second bolt passes sequentially through the second end plate, the second electrode plate, the proton membrane, the first electrode plate, the first end plate, the second insulating gasket, and the second nut along the first direction.

[0032] In this embodiment, the positioning and connection between components can be achieved through the first bolt and the second bolt, which simplifies assembly, ensures high reliability of the electrical contact structure and electrical insulation structure, and makes it highly practical.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first connecting component further includes a first conductive washer, the first insulating washer abutting against the head of the first bolt, the first conductive washer surrounding the first bolt and in electrical contact with the first end plate and the first nut.

[0034] The second connecting component further includes a second conductive washer, the second insulating washer being disposed between the second nut and the first end plate, the second conductive washer surrounding the second bolt and making electrical contact with the head of the second bolt and the second end plate.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first conductive washer can be a flat washer or a spring washer, or both. The first conductive washer is located between the first end plate and the first nut. The first conductive washer increases the contact area between the first connecting component and the first end plate, improves conductivity, and enhances the stability of the connection structure between the first bolt and the first nut. The second conductive washer can be a flat washer or a spring washer, or both. The second conductive washer is located between the second end plate and the head of the second bolt. The second conductive washer increases the contact area between the second connecting component and the second end plate, improves conductivity, and enhances the stability of the connection structure between the second bolt and the second nut.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first connecting component further includes a third nut, and the second connecting component further includes a fourth nut, the third nut being disposed on the first bolt and the fourth nut being disposed on the second bolt for securing the electrolysis assembly to the housing of the device.

[0037] The first and second connecting components in this embodiment realize the fixing of the electrode sheet, the conduction of the electrode sheet, and the installation of the electrolysis component, achieving the integration of multiple functions. The structure has a high degree of integration and good practicality. At the same time, the first and second electrode sheets in this embodiment are installed in a suspended state, which can reduce the requirements for installation space and ensure sufficient distance between the first and second electrode sheets and the outer shell of the equipment, thereby improving the stability of the current circuit and the reliability of the working performance of the electrolysis component.

[0038] In some embodiments, the first connecting member has a first terminal portion for connecting to a power source, and the second connecting member has a second terminal portion for connecting to a power source.

[0039] In this embodiment, the upper ends of the first bolt and the second bolt respectively constitute the first terminal part and the second terminal part. The first terminal part and the second terminal part are used to connect to the positive and negative terminals of the power supply, respectively. This avoids welding terminals on the electrode sheet or bending the electrode sheet to construct terminals, thereby reducing the processing difficulty and cost of the electrode sheet and improving the conductivity of the electrolysis component.

[0040] This disclosure provides an electrolysis apparatus, comprising:

[0041] An outer casing, wherein the outer casing contains an electrolysis chamber;

[0042] An electrolysis assembly, wherein the electrolysis assembly is as described in any of the above embodiments, and at least a portion of the electrolysis assembly is located within the electrolysis chamber.

[0043] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the electrolyte flowing into the electrolysis chamber can be electrolyzed by the electrolysis component and then flow out, thereby realizing the electrolysis of the flowing electrolyte and improving the electrolysis efficiency. The electrolysis device can electrolyze water during the electrolyte flow process, realizing flow-through electrolysis.

[0044] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the electrolysis assembly located within the electrolysis chamber is suspended within the electrolysis chamber by the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected to the outer shell, thereby fixing the electrolysis assembly to the outer shell. At the same time, the first electrode plate, the second electrode plate, the proton membrane and other structures of the electrolysis assembly are suspended in the electrolysis chamber. The electrolysis assembly of this embodiment is easy to install, and there is sufficient distance between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate and the outer shell of the equipment, which improves the stability of the current circuit and the reliability of the working performance of the electrolysis assembly.

[0046] In some embodiments, the housing has a liquid inlet port and a liquid outlet port, the liquid inlet port and the liquid outlet port being connected to the electrolysis chamber, and the liquid inlet port and the electrolysis assembly being at least partially offset in the axial direction of the liquid inlet port;

[0047] And / or, the liquid outlet port and the electrolysis assembly are at least partially misaligned in the axial direction of the liquid outlet port.

[0048] In this embodiment, by misaligning the inlet port and the electrolysis component, the fluid flowing into the electrolysis chamber from the inlet port will not directly impact the electrolysis component, thus preventing damage to the component or shedding of surface material, and avoiding contamination of the fluid. By misaligning the outlet port and the electrolysis component, interference from the electrolysis component during fluid discharge is reduced, flow resistance at the outlet port is lowered, improving fluid discharge efficiency, reducing fluid scouring of the electrolysis component, and enhancing the stability of the fluid flowing out of the electrolysis chamber.

[0049] This disclosure provides a garment processing apparatus, including an electrolysis component or an electrolysis device as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0050] The clothing processing device of this disclosure embodiment can install an electrolysis component or electrolysis device in the pipeline between the water inlet valve and the processing chamber of the clothing processing device. The electrolysis component or electrolysis device is used to electrolyze the electrolyte. The electrolyzed electrolyte flows to the processing chamber to realize flow-through electrolysis, improve the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis device, and make reasonable use of the space inside the casing, thereby improving the rationality of the layout and the compactness of the structure.

[0051] In some embodiments, the garment handling apparatus further includes:

[0052] chassis;

[0053] A processing cylinder, wherein the processing cylinder is disposed within the housing and has a processing cavity;

[0054] A material box is disposed on the machine housing, and the electrolysis device is disposed on the top of the material box. The material box has an inlet channel and an outlet channel. The inlet channel is connected to the inlet port of the electrolysis device, and the outlet channel is connected to the outlet port of the electrolysis device.

[0055] In this embodiment of the garment processing equipment, the electrolysis device is no longer directly installed inside the processing drum, but rather positioned above the material box. This arrangement of the electrolysis device does not affect the welding of the material box, reduces the space occupied on the side of the material box, reduces the overall width of the material box, and facilitates the removal and maintenance of the entire material box. Electrolysis begins before water enters the processing chamber, achieving flow-through electrolysis and improving electrolysis efficiency. Simultaneously, it avoids contact between the electrolysis device and detergent, and prevents lint from the garments from adhering to the electrolysis device, thus preventing any impact on the electrolysis effect and further improving efficiency. Moreover, placing the electrolysis device on the material box outside the processing drum allows for efficient use of the internal space of the machine casing, improving layout rationality and structural compactness.

[0056] In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment further includes a water inlet valve and a reversing valve, both of which are disposed within the housing. The electrolysis device is located between the water inlet valve and the reversing valve. The liquid inlet channel is connected to the water inlet valve, and the liquid outlet channel is connected to the reversing valve.

[0057] There are multiple processing cylinders, and the multiple processing cylinders are connected to the reversing valve for switching the connection between the outlet of the electrolysis device and the processing chamber of the multiple processing cylinders.

[0058] In the clothing processing device of this embodiment, the electrolysis device is located outside the processing cylinder and between the water inlet valve and the reversing valve. The electrolyte after electrolysis can switch the flow direction of the electrolyte through the reversing valve to communicate with multiple processing cylinders respectively. Thus, the electrolytic substance can be delivered to different cylinders at different working stages, thereby improving practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0059] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate in the electrolysis assembly of this embodiment.

[0060] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate in the electrolysis assembly of this embodiment.

[0061] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an electrolysis component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an electrolysis component according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0063] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the electrolysis component according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0064] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of an electrolysis apparatus according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0065] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the material box and the electrolysis device according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0067] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled material box according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0068] Figure label:

[0069] 1000. Garment processing equipment;

[0070] 100. Electrolysis apparatus;

[0071] 10. Electrolysis assembly;

[0072] 11. First electrode sheet; 12. Second electrode sheet; 13. Proton exchange membrane; 14. Connecting hole; 15. Conductive coating; 16. Substrate;

[0073] 2. First connecting component; 21. First bolt; 22. First nut; 23. First conductive washer; 24. First terminal block; 25. Third nut;

[0074] 3. Second connecting component; 31. Second bolt; 32. Second nut; 33. Second conductive washer; 34. Second terminal block; 35. Fourth nut;

[0075] 41. First end plate; 42. Second end plate;

[0076] 51. First insulating gasket; 52. Second insulating gasket; 53. Plate; 54. Sleeve;

[0077] 6. Outer shell; 61. Electrolysis chamber; 641. Liquid inlet port; 651. Liquid outlet port;

[0078] 7. Processing cylinder; 701. Processing chamber;

[0079] 8. Material box; 801. First water inlet; 802. First water outlet; 803. Liquid inlet channel; 804. Liquid outlet channel; 805. Detergent chamber;

[0080] 91. Inlet valve; 92. Directional valve; 93. First water pipe; 94. Second water pipe. Detailed Implementation

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

[0082] See Figures 1-6 The electrolysis component 10 of this embodiment includes a first electrode plate 11 and a second electrode plate 12. The electrolysis component 10 of this embodiment can be applied to clothing processing equipment such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos, and can also be applied to other electrolysis fields. This embodiment is specifically described using its application in clothing processing equipment such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos as an example.

[0083] The first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 are spaced apart and stacked along the first direction. In this embodiment, one of the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 serves as the anode and the other as the cathode. After being energized, they can electrolyze water and undergo an oxidation-reduction reaction, thereby generating products such as hydroxyl radicals and ozone with strong oxidizing activity. During the clothing treatment process, they can be sterilized and disinfected, and at the same time, they can increase the washing ratio, prevent color bleeding, and bleach white clothes. They also have a good cleaning effect on the inner wall of the clothing treatment equipment drum and are practical.

[0084] The first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 are stacked and spaced apart in the first direction shown in the figure. The first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 can be generally flat. Specifically, as shown in the figure... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first direction is the up-down direction as shown in the figure, and the first electrode plate 11 is located above the second electrode plate 12.

[0085] The surface of the first electrode sheet 11 facing the second electrode sheet 12 and the surface of the second electrode sheet 12 facing the first electrode sheet 11 both have a conductive coating 15. In this embodiment, as shown... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The lower surface of the first electrode sheet 11 and the upper surface of the second electrode sheet 12 shown are both provided with a conductive coating 15.

[0086] In this embodiment, the surface of the first electrode 11 facing the second electrode 12 (lower surface) and the surface of the second electrode 12 facing the first electrode 11 (upper surface) serve as the main reaction areas. By providing a conductive coating 15, the charge transfer resistance can be reduced, while preventing the substrate 16 from being exposed, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the electrolysis assembly 10 and increasing the electrolysis efficiency and service life of the first and second electrode 11. Simultaneously, it can improve the oxidation and corrosion resistance of the electrode sheets during oxidation reactions.

[0087] It is understandable that conductive coatings 15 can be provided on the surfaces of the first electrode sheet 11 other than the lower surface, and on the second electrode sheet 12 other than the upper surface, depending on the application.

[0088] For example, all surfaces of the first electrode sheet 11 except the upper surface have a conductive coating 15, and all surfaces of the second electrode sheet 12 except the lower surface have a conductive coating 15.

[0089] For example, all surfaces of the first electrode 11 have a conductive coating 15, and all surfaces of the second electrode 12 have a conductive coating 15.

[0090] This embodiment can determine the arrangement of the conductive coating 15 according to the manufacturing cost, manufacturing difficulty, grain size, and electrolytic performance of different surfaces of the electrode sheet. It is highly flexible, helps to reduce manufacturing costs, reduce processing difficulty, improve product quality, and facilitates the control of reaction area and electrolytic efficiency, making it highly practical.

[0091] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, both the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12 include a substrate 16, wherein the surface of the substrate 16 of the first electrode sheet 11 facing only the second electrode sheet 12 is provided with a conductive coating 15, and / or the surface of the substrate 16 of the second electrode sheet 12 facing only the first electrode sheet 11 is provided with a conductive coating 15.

[0092] The substrate 16 of the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12 can be a silicon substrate 16, and the conductive coating 15 can be a diamond coating (BDD coating).

[0093] In this embodiment, the conductive coating 15 is only applied to the lower surface of the substrate 16 in the first electrode sheet 11. In the second electrode sheet 12, the conductive coating 15 is only applied to the upper surface of the substrate 16 in the second electrode sheet 12. This embodiment uses a single-sided coating process to apply the conductive coating 15 to the substrate 16, which reduces cost and manufacturing difficulty, facilitates control over the grain size of the conductive coating 15, and improves its quality. In this embodiment, the surfaces of the substrate 16 of the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12 without the conductive coating 15 are not used as reaction surfaces, allowing for more reasonable control of the reaction area and reaction efficiency, resulting in better practicality. It also reduces the risk of the conductive coating detaching when subjected to fluid erosion, preventing water contamination. This embodiment can reduce manufacturing costs and potential safety risks while ensuring electrolysis efficiency and operational stability.

[0094] This embodiment of the invention involves depositing a conductive coating 15 on the lower surface of the substrate 16 in the first electrode sheet 11 and the upper surface of the substrate 16 in the second electrode sheet 12. The high-density nucleation sites effectively and uniformly distribute the electric field, preventing dendrite growth caused by excessively high local electric fields. Simultaneously, the diamond coating possesses a high elastic modulus and a low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it less prone to deformation during prolonged cyclic operation, exhibiting better stability and high mechanical strength. The diamond coating reduces side reactions with the electrolyte, preventing the generation of harmful substances, avoiding damage to the substrate 16, and extending the service life of the electrode sheets. While meeting application requirements, this approach reduces production costs and manufacturing difficulty, ensuring the coating quality and application effectiveness of the conductive coating 15.

[0095] See Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 10 includes a proton exchange membrane 13 disposed between a first electrode sheet 11 and a second electrode sheet 12, such that the first electrode sheet 11, the proton exchange membrane 13, and the second electrode sheet 12 form a laminate. The first side of the proton exchange membrane 13 in a first direction is attached to the conductive coating 15 of the first electrode sheet 11, and the second side of the proton exchange membrane 13 in a first direction is attached to the conductive coating 15 of the second electrode sheet 12.

[0096] In this embodiment, both the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 pass through the proton exchange membrane 13. The first electrode plate 11 is located above the proton exchange membrane 13, and the second electrode plate 12 is located below the proton exchange membrane 13. The proton exchange membrane 13 is used to separate the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12.

[0097] The conductive coating 15 in the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 is in contact with the proton exchange membrane 13. The proton exchange membrane 13 is non-conductive but can transfer protons, which can prevent the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 from short-circuiting. The distance between the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 is the thickness of the proton exchange membrane 13, thereby reducing the distance between the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12, thereby reducing energy consumption and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0098] When the electrolysis component 10 electrolyzes water, water molecules ionize to generate cations and anions. At least one of the cations and anions can migrate through the proton exchange membrane 13. For example, hydrogen ions can migrate through the proton exchange membrane 13, resulting in high-concentration cation regions and high-concentration anion regions forming on both sides of the proton exchange membrane 13 in the first direction, respectively. When the first electrode plate 11 is set as the anode and the second electrode plate 12 as the cathode, highly oxidizing hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone and other electrolysis products are generated on the surface of the anode, and hydrogen gas is generated on the surface of the cathode. The highly oxidizing hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone and other electrolysis products, as well as hydrogen gas, are directed to the processing chamber of the clothing treatment equipment by the flow of water. Ozone and hydroxyl radicals are used to sterilize and disinfect the clothing and decolorize the dyes. Hydrogen gas is used to penetrate into the clothing fibers and explode, adsorb, and float to the surface, thereby achieving the functions of sterilization, disinfection, and anti-color bleeding of the clothing while improving the washing ratio of the clothing treatment equipment.

[0099] See Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments, at least one of the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12 is provided with a through hole 14 extending in a first direction, so that fluid can diffuse through the through hole 14 to the space between the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12.

[0100] In this embodiment, at least one of the first electrode plates 11 and the second electrode plate 12 is provided with a through hole 14 extending in the first direction, which makes it easier for the electrolyte to diffuse between the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12, increases the flow rate of the electrolyte between the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12, allows the electrolysis reaction to continue and carries away the electrolysis products, and improves the electrolysis efficiency.

[0101] At least one of the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12 is provided with a through hole 14 extending along the first direction. This can be understood as: the through hole 14 is provided only on the first electrode sheet 11, or the through hole 14 is provided only on the second electrode sheet 12, or the through hole 14 is provided on both the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12.

[0102] In this embodiment, the connecting hole 14 extends to the proton membrane 13 but does not penetrate the proton membrane 13.

[0103] Optionally, the number of connecting holes 14 can be one or more. For example, there can be one, two, three, or five connecting holes 14 on the electrode sheet. The connecting holes can be round holes or elongated holes, or they can be irregularly shaped holes such as petal-shaped holes or curved holes. The number, shape, and location of the connecting holes can be determined based on the dimensions of the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12, the gap between the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12, the thickness of the proton membrane 13, and the diffusion rate of the fluid in the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12.

[0104] See Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 10 includes a first connecting member 2 and a second connecting member 3. Both the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 pass through the laminate in a first direction. The first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 apply force to the laminate from both sides of the laminate in the first direction to fix the laminate to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3. The first connecting member 2 is electrically connected to the first electrode plate 11 and electrically insulated from the second electrode plate 12. The second connecting member 3 is electrically connected to the second electrode plate 12 and electrically insulated from the first electrode plate 11.

[0105] The first electrode plate 11, the proton exchange membrane 13, and the second electrode plate 12 are bonded together, which facilitates the fixation of the proton exchange membrane 13, facilitates the control of the pressure between the first electrode plate 11, the proton exchange membrane 13, and the second electrode plate 12, and ensures the adhesion between the three, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency and effect. This embodiment can simplify the connection structure between components, improve the stability of the connection structure, and improve practicality.

[0106] The first electrode plate 11, the second electrode plate 12, and the proton exchange membrane 13 are provided with through holes. The first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 pass through the through holes on the second electrode plate 12, the proton exchange membrane 13, and the first electrode plate 11 from bottom to top, and fix the first electrode plate 11, the proton exchange membrane 13, and the second electrode plate 12 on the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3.

[0107] In this embodiment, the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 not only serve as connectors to fix the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12, but also as conductive components to electrically connect the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12, respectively. For example, when the first electrode plate 11 is the anode and the second electrode plate 12 is the cathode, the first connecting component 2 is connected to the positive terminal and the second connecting component 3 is connected to the negative terminal. As another example, when the first electrode plate 11 is the cathode and the second electrode plate 12 is the anode, the first connecting component 2 is connected to the negative terminal and the second connecting component 3 is connected to the positive terminal.

[0108] During installation, the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 can also be used to connect to the housing 6 of the device without the need for connecting parts. This allows the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 to integrate multiple functions, making them highly practical.

[0109] In this embodiment, the structure of the electrolysis assembly is simplified by the inclusion of the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3. This makes alignment between components easier and connection more convenient, resulting in better overall stability. Compared to related technologies that use methods such as bending electrode sheets or welding ear plates onto electrode sheets to set wiring terminals, this effectively reduces the processing difficulty of the electrode sheets and the difficulty of leading out the wiring terminals, allowing for better control of the sealing performance of the equipment after assembly.

[0110] During use, the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 can also be reversed. For example, normally, the first connecting component 2 is connected to the positive terminal and the second connecting component 3 is connected to the negative terminal. After the equipment has been running for a period of time or after a decrease in the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis component is detected, the first connecting component 2 is connected to the negative terminal and the second connecting component 3 is connected to the positive terminal, thus reversing the polarity and running for a set time. This allows the scale on the surface of the electrode plates to dissolve and fall off under the action of reverse current, avoiding hard scale, achieving self-cleaning and performance optimization of the system, and ensuring the normal and stable operation of the equipment.

[0111] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 10 further includes a first end plate 41 and a second end plate 42. The first end plate 41 is disposed on the side of the first electrode sheet 11 away from the second electrode sheet 12, and the second end plate 42 is disposed on the side of the second electrode sheet 12 away from the first electrode sheet 11. The first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 both pass through the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42. The first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 both apply force to the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42 in a first direction to clamp the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42 into a laminate.

[0112] In this embodiment, the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42 are provided with through holes. The first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 pass through the through holes of the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42. The first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42 can protect the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12. The first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 clamp and fix the laminate by applying force to the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42, thereby dispersing the force acting on the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12, avoiding excessive local stress concentration when the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12 are directly subjected to force, and avoiding damage or breakage of the first electrode sheet 11 and the second electrode sheet 12.

[0113] In this embodiment, the surface of the first electrode sheet 11 that is in contact with the first end plate 41 (i.e., the upper surface of the first electrode sheet 11) and the surface of the second electrode sheet 11 that is in contact with the second end plate 42 (i.e., the lower surface of the second electrode sheet 12) are not provided with conductive coatings. This can prevent wear after the electrode sheet comes into contact with the end plate, thereby preventing the fluid from being contaminated or the electrolysis component from being damaged due to the shedding of surface material from the electrode sheet or the end plate.

[0114] Neither the exposed circumferential surface of the first electrode 11 nor the exposed circumferential surface of the second electrode 12 is provided with a conductive coating. This avoids the surface material from falling off after the fluid washes over the circumferential surfaces of the first electrode 11 and the second electrode 12, thus solving potential safety hazards.

[0115] The lower surface of the first electrode 11 and the upper surface of the second electrode 12 are attached to the proton exchange membrane, which can prevent the fluid from directly scouring the conductive coating. Furthermore, the proton exchange membrane is effectively attached to the conductive coating, which can improve the stability of the conductive coating and inhibit the shedding of the conductive coating.

[0116] This embodiment achieves comprehensive optimization and improvement in both the electrolysis efficiency and structural stability of the electrolysis component 10, resulting in better product usability, longer service life, and better structural stability.

[0117] Preferably, both the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42 are conductive plates. For example, the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42 are made of titanium plates, which have high conductivity and can improve conductivity efficiency. The first end plate 41 is electrically connected to the first electrode plate 11 and the first connecting component 2 and electrically insulated from the second connecting component 3. The second end plate 42 is electrically connected to the second electrode plate 12 and the second connecting component 3 and electrically insulated from the first connecting component 2. The first end plate 41 can distribute the current more evenly to the first electrode plate 11, and the second end plate 42 can distribute the current more evenly to the second electrode plate 12, so that a low-resistance current-collecting surface is formed between the first end plate 41 and the first electrode plate 11, and between the second end plate 42 and the second electrode plate 12, thereby reducing resistance and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0118] It is understandable that when the first electrode plate 11 is provided with a first end plate 41 on the side opposite to the second electrode plate 12 and the second electrode plate 12 is provided with a second end plate 42 on the side opposite to the first electrode plate 11, through holes corresponding to the connecting hole 14 can also be opened on the end plates, so as to ensure that the first end plate 41 and the second end plate 42 will not affect the fluid entering the connecting hole 14, and ensure that the electrolysis products flow out smoothly from the connecting hole 14.

[0119] See Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 10 further includes a first insulating pad 51 and a second insulating pad 52. The first insulating pad 51 is disposed between the first connecting member 2 and the second electrode sheet 12 and between the first connecting member 2 and the second end plate 42, so as to electrically insulate the first connecting member 2 from the second electrode sheet 12 and the second end plate 42. The second insulating pad 52 is disposed between the second connecting member 3 and the first electrode sheet 11 and between the second connecting member 3 and the first electrode sheet 11, so as to electrically insulate the second connecting member 3 from the first electrode sheet 11 and the first end plate 41.

[0120] The first insulating pad 51 is used to isolate the first connecting member 2 and the second electrode plate 12, as well as the first connecting member 2 and the component electrically connected to the second electrode plate 12 (e.g., the second end plate 42), thereby achieving electrical insulation between the first connecting member 2 and the second electrode plate 12, so that the first connecting member 2 supplies power only to the first electrode plate 11. Similarly, the second insulating pad 52 is used to isolate the second connecting member 3 and the first electrode plate 11, as well as the second connecting member 3 and the component electrically connected to the first electrode plate 11 (e.g., the first end plate 41), thereby achieving electrical insulation between the second connecting member 3 and the first electrode plate 11.

[0121] In this embodiment, the first insulating pad 51 and the second insulating pad 52 can ensure that the electrolysis reaction of the electrolysis component 10 proceeds normally and stably.

[0122] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 Furthermore, each of the first insulating pad 51 and the second insulating pad 52 includes a plate 53 and a sleeve 54, with the plate 53 connected to the sleeve 54. The plate 53 of the first insulating pad 51 abuts against the side of the second end plate 42 away from the second electrode sheet 12 between the plate 53 and the first connecting member 2. The sleeve 54 of the first insulating pad 51 surrounds the first connecting member 2 and extends through the second end plate 42 into the second electrode sheet 12.

[0123] The plate 53 of the first insulating gasket 51 can achieve axial isolation between the second end plate 42 and the first connecting member 2. The sleeve 54 of the first insulating gasket 51 is sleeved on the outer side of a portion of the first connecting member 2 and sleeved on the inner side of the through hole of the second electrode plate 12 and the second end plate 42, preventing radial contact between the first connecting member 2 and the inner wall of the through hole of the second end plate 42 and the second electrode plate 12. Thus, the first insulating gasket 51 can separate the first connecting member 2 from the second end plate 42 and the second electrode plate 12, achieving electrical insulation.

[0124] The plate 53 of the second insulating pad 52 abuts against the side of the first end plate 41 away from the first electrode plate 11 and between it and the first connecting member 2. The sleeve 54 of the second insulating pad 52 surrounds the second connecting member 3 and extends through the first end plate 41 into the first electrode plate 11.

[0125] The plate 53 of the second insulating gasket 52 can achieve axial isolation between the first end plate 41 and the second connecting member 3. The sleeve 54 of the second insulating gasket 52 is sleeved on the outer side of a portion of the second connecting member 3 and sleeved on the inner side of the through hole of the first electrode plate 11 and the first end plate 41, preventing the second connecting member 3 from radially contacting the inner wall of the through hole of the first end plate 41 and the first electrode plate 11. Thus, the second insulating gasket 52 can separate the second connecting member 3 from the first end plate 41 and the first electrode plate 11, achieving electrical insulation.

[0126] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the first connecting component 2 includes a first bolt 21 and a first nut 22. The first bolt 21 passes sequentially through the first insulating gasket 51, the second end plate 42, the second electrode plate 12, the proton membrane 13, the first electrode plate 11, the first end plate 41, and the first nut 22 along a first direction.

[0127] The second connecting component 3 includes a second bolt 31 and a second nut 32. The second bolt 31 passes sequentially through the second end plate 42, the second electrode plate 12, the proton membrane 13, the first electrode plate 11, the first end plate 41, the second insulating gasket 52, and the second nut 32 along the first direction.

[0128] In this embodiment, the head of the first bolt 21 is located at the lower end of the first bolt 21, and the head of the first bolt 21 abuts against the plate 53 of the first insulating gasket 51. The sleeve 54 of the first insulating gasket 51 is fitted onto the first bolt 21, thereby preventing the head of the first bolt 21 from contacting the second end plate 42 for electrical conduction, and preventing the first bolt 21 from contacting the second end plate 42 and the inner wall of the through hole of the second electrode plate 12. The first nut 22 is connected to the first bolt 21 and is located above the laminate. The first nut 22 can abut against the first end plate 41 and achieve electrical connection, so that after the first bolt 21 is powered on, the current can be conducted to the first end plate 41 and the first electrode plate 11.

[0129] The head of the second bolt 31 is located at the lower end of the second bolt 31 and abuts against the second end plate 42, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the second bolt 31, the second end plate 42, and the second electrode plate 12. The second nut 32 is connected to the second bolt 31 and is located above the laminate. The second nut 32 abuts against the plate body 53 of the second insulating gasket 52. The sleeve body 54 of the second insulating gasket 52 is sleeved on the second bolt 31, thereby preventing the second bolt 31 from contacting the inner wall of the through hole of the first end plate 41 and the first electrode plate 11, and preventing the second nut 32 from directly contacting the first end plate 41 for conduction.

[0130] It should be noted that the first bolt 21 and the second bolt 31 can also be replaced with a screw without a head structure. The screw can have a fully threaded section or only a threaded section in some sections. When using a screw, multiple nuts can be set on the screw to fix the stacked body.

[0131] In this embodiment, the orientation of the heads of the first bolt 21 and the second bolt 31 can be adjusted as needed. For example, the heads of the first bolt 21 and the second bolt 31 can be located on the same side of the laminated body, and both can be located below the laminated body. Alternatively, the heads of the first bolt 21 and the second bolt 31 can be located on different sides of the laminated body, with one head located above the laminated body and the other head located below the laminated body.

[0132] In this embodiment, the positioning and connection between components can be achieved through the first bolt 21 and the second bolt 31, which makes assembly simple, and the electrical contact structure and electrical insulation structure have high reliability and good practicality.

[0133] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the first connecting component 2 further includes a first conductive pad 23, a first insulating pad 51 abutting against the head of the first bolt 21, and the first conductive pad 23 surrounding the first bolt 21 and making electrical contact with the first end plate 41 and the first nut 22.

[0134] In this embodiment, the first conductive pad 23 can be a flat pad or a spring pad, or both. The first conductive pad 23 is located between the first end plate 41 and the first nut 22. The first conductive pad 23 can increase the contact area between the first connecting component 2 and the first end plate 41, improve the conductivity, and also improve the stability of the connection structure between the first bolt 21 and the first nut 22.

[0135] The second connecting component 3 also includes a second conductive washer 33, and a second insulating washer 52 is disposed between the second nut 32 and the first end plate 41. The second conductive washer 33 surrounds the second bolt 31 and makes electrical contact with the head of the second bolt 31 and the second end plate 42.

[0136] In this embodiment, the second conductive pad 33 can be a flat pad or a spring pad, or both. The second conductive pad 33 is located between the head of the second end plate 42 and the second bolt 31. The second conductive pad 33 can increase the contact area between the second connecting component 3 and the second end plate 42, improve conductivity, and also improve the stability of the connection structure between the second bolt 31 and the second nut 32.

[0137] See Figure 6In some embodiments, the first connecting component 2 further includes a third nut 25, and the second connecting component 3 further includes a fourth nut 35. The third nut 25 is disposed on the first bolt 21, and the fourth nut 35 is disposed on the second bolt 31 to fix the electrolysis assembly 10 to the housing 6 of the equipment. This allows for the installation of the electrolysis assembly 10. In this embodiment, the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 achieve the fixing of the electrode plates, the conduction of the electrode plates, and the installation of the electrolysis assembly 10, integrating multiple functions. The structure has high integration and good practicality. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 are installed in a suspended state, which reduces the space requirements for installation and ensures sufficient spacing between the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 and the housing 6 of the equipment, improving the stability of the current circuit and the reliability of the electrolysis assembly 10's operating performance.

[0138] See Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first connecting member 2 has a first terminal portion 24 for connecting to a power source, and the second connecting member 3 has a second terminal portion 34 for connecting to a power source. In this embodiment, the upper ends of the first bolt 21 and the second bolt 31 respectively constitute the first terminal portion 24 and the second terminal portion 34. The first terminal portion 24 and the second terminal portion 34 are respectively used to connect to the positive and negative terminals of the power source, avoiding the need to weld terminals onto the electrode plates or to bend the electrode plates to construct terminals, thus reducing the processing difficulty and cost of the electrode plates and improving the conductivity of the electrolysis assembly 10.

[0139] In application, the laminate can be located inside the electrolysis chamber 61 of the housing 6 of the device, and the first terminal part 24 and the second terminal part 34 can be located outside the electrolysis chamber 61 of the housing 6 of the device, which facilitates wiring and cabling.

[0140] See Figure 6 This disclosure also provides an electrolysis apparatus 100, including a housing 6 and an electrolysis assembly 10, wherein the housing 6 has an electrolysis chamber 61. The electrolysis assembly 10 is the electrolysis assembly 10 as described in any of the above embodiments, and at least a portion of the electrolysis assembly 10 is located within the electrolysis chamber 61. Specifically, the first electrode plate 11, the second electrode plate 12, and the proton exchange membrane 13 of the electrolysis assembly 10 are located within the electrolysis chamber 61 for electrolyzing the electrolyte flowing into the electrolysis chamber 61.

[0141] The outer casing 6 provides a stable electrolysis chamber 61 for the electrolysis assembly 10, facilitating contact between the electrolyte and the electrolysis assembly 10, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency and operational stability. In this embodiment, the electrolyte flowing into the electrolysis chamber 61 can be electrolyzed by the electrolysis assembly 10 and then flow out, achieving electrolysis of the flowing electrolyte and improving electrolysis efficiency. The electrolysis device 100 can electrolyze water during the electrolyte flow process, realizing flow-through electrolysis.

[0142] The beneficial effects achieved by the electrolysis apparatus 100 in this embodiment are the same as those achieved by the electrolysis assembly 10 in the above embodiment, so they will not be described again.

[0143] See Figure 6 In some embodiments, at least a portion of the electrolysis assembly 10 located within the electrolysis chamber 61 is suspended within the electrolysis chamber 61 by a first connecting member 2 and a second connecting member 3. In this embodiment, the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 are connected to the outer casing 6, thereby fixing the electrolysis assembly 10 to the outer casing 6. Simultaneously, the first electrode plate 11, the second electrode plate 12, the proton exchange membrane 13, and other structures of the electrolysis assembly 10 are suspended within the electrolysis chamber 61. A portion of the first connecting member 2 is located outside the outer casing 6 and forms a first terminal block 24, and a portion of the second connecting member 3 is located outside the outer casing 6 and forms a second terminal block 34. This embodiment facilitates the installation of the electrolysis assembly 10, ensuring sufficient spacing between the first electrode plate 11 and the second electrode plate 12 and the outer casing 6 of the device, thereby improving the stability of the current circuit and the reliability of the electrolysis assembly 10's operating performance.

[0144] In some embodiments, the housing 6 has an inlet port 641 and an outlet port 651, which are connected to the electrolysis chamber 61. The inlet port 641 and the electrolysis assembly 10 are at least partially offset in the axial direction of the inlet port; and / or, the outlet port 651 and the electrolysis assembly 10 are at least partially offset in the axial direction of the outlet port.

[0145] In this embodiment, the axial directions of the liquid inlet port 641 and the liquid outlet port 651 are parallel to the vertical direction. The liquid inlet port 641 and the electrolysis component 10 are not opposite each other in the vertical direction, and the liquid outlet port 651 and the electrolysis component 10 are not opposite each other in the vertical direction.

[0146] In this embodiment, by misaligning the inlet port 641 and the electrolysis component 10, the fluid flowing into the electrolysis chamber from the inlet port will not directly impact the electrolysis component, thus preventing damage to the electrolysis component or shedding of surface material, and avoiding contamination of the fluid. By misaligning the outlet port 651 and the electrolysis component 10, the interference of the electrolysis component on the fluid discharge is reduced, the flow resistance at the outlet port is lowered, the fluid discharge effect is improved, and the scouring of the electrolysis component by the fluid is reduced, thereby improving the stability of the fluid flowing out of the electrolysis chamber.

[0147] This disclosure also provides a garment processing device, including an electrolysis component 10 as described in any of the above embodiments or an electrolysis device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. In the garment processing device of this disclosure, the electrolysis component 10 or the electrolysis device 100 can be disposed in a pipeline between the water inlet valve and the processing chamber of the garment processing device. The electrolysis component 10 or the electrolysis device 100 is used to electrolyze an electrolyte (e.g., water). The electrolyzed electrolyte flows into the processing chamber, achieving flow-through electrolysis, improving the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis device 100, and making reasonable use of the space within the casing, thus improving the layout rationality and structural compactness.

[0148] The other beneficial effects obtained by the garment processing device in this embodiment are the same as those obtained by the electrolysis component 10 or electrolysis device 100 in the above embodiments, and therefore will not be described again.

[0149] The clothing processing device in this embodiment can be a washing machine or a washer-dryer combo. The clothing processing device can be a single-drum device with one processing drum or a multi-drum device including multiple processing drums.

[0150] The following describes a garment processing device 1000 in which an electrolysis device 100 is mounted on a material box 8 of a garment processing device 1000.

[0151] See Figures 7-9 A garment processing device 1000 includes a housing, a processing cylinder 7 and a material box 8. The processing cylinder 7 is disposed inside the housing and has a processing chamber 701.

[0152] The material box 8 is located in the housing, the electrolysis device 100 is located on top of the material box 8, and the electrolysis assembly 10 can be horizontally stacked inside the housing 6. The material box 8 has a first water inlet 801, a first water outlet 802, a liquid inlet channel 803 and a liquid outlet channel 804. The electrolysis chamber 61 of the electrolysis device 100 is connected to the liquid inlet channel 803 and the liquid outlet channel 804.

[0153] In use, the clothing treatment device 1000 of this embodiment of the present disclosure allows water to enter the liquid inlet channel 803 in the material box 8 through the first water inlet 801. The water in the liquid inlet channel 803 enters the electrolysis device 100 and undergoes electrolysis, producing an electrolyte containing strong oxidizing active products such as hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone. The electrolyte is discharged from the electrolysis chamber 61 and enters the liquid outlet channel 804. The electrolyte in the liquid outlet channel 804 enters the treatment chamber 701 of the treatment cylinder 7 through the first water outlet 802, and is used for sterilization and disinfection of clothing, increasing the washing ratio, and preventing color bleeding.

[0154] Since the electrolysis unit 100 is no longer directly installed inside the processing cylinder 7, but instead located in the material box 8, the arrangement of the electrolysis unit does not affect the welding of the material box, reduces the space occupied on the side of the material box, reduces the overall width of the material box, and avoids encroaching on the installation space of display components, electrical control components, wiring terminals, and other components installed on the side of the material box. This results in higher space utilization and facilitates the overall removal and maintenance of the material box. The horizontal stacking of the electrolysis components inside the outer casing reduces the overall height of the electrolysis unit, resulting in a more compact structure.

[0155] Electrolysis begins before water enters the treatment chamber 701, achieving flow-through electrolysis and improving electrolysis efficiency. Simultaneously, it prevents the electrolysis device 100 from contacting the detergent and avoids lint from clothing adhering to the electrolysis device 100, thus preventing any impact on the electrolysis effect and further improving efficiency. The electrolysis device 100 is located on the material box 8 outside the treatment cylinder 7, making efficient use of the space within the casing and improving layout rationality and structural compactness.

[0156] The feed box 8 has a detergent chamber 805, which is connected to the liquid outlet channel 804 for conveying detergent into the liquid outlet channel 804 so that the detergent mixes with the electrolyte flowing out of the electrolysis chamber 61 in the liquid outlet channel 804.

[0157] The detergent container 8 has a dedicated detergent chamber 805 for storing detergent. When the garment processing equipment 1000 is running, the detergent in the detergent chamber 805 is conveyed to the liquid outlet channel 804. In the liquid outlet channel 804, the detergent mixes with the electrolyte flowing from the electrolysis device 100, ensuring thorough mixing of the detergent with active substances such as hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone generated during electrolysis, before being conveyed to the processing drum 7. This maximizes the cleaning effect during garment processing. The mixing of detergent and electrolyte creates a synergistic effect, enhancing the cleaning performance and making it easier to remove stains and bacteria from clothing.

[0158] This embodiment also includes an inlet valve 91 and a reversing valve 92, both of which are located within the machine housing. The electrolysis device 100 is situated between the inlet valve 91 and the reversing valve 92. The liquid inlet channel 803 is connected to the inlet valve 91, and the liquid outlet channel 804 is connected to the reversing valve 92.

[0159] In this embodiment, there are multiple processing cylinders 7, which are connected to a reversing valve 92 to switch the connection between the outlet of the electrolysis device 100 and the processing chamber 701 of the multiple processing cylinders 7.

[0160] Understandably, the inlet valve 91 is connected to the first inlet 801 via the first water pipe 93, and the reversing valve 92 is connected to the first outlet 802 via the second water pipe 94. The first water pipe 93 connects to the inlet valve 91, which controls the inflow of water, thereby controlling the inlet flow rate and pressure. The second water pipe 94 connects to the reversing valve 92, allowing the reversing valve 92 to switch between different treatment chambers 701 of the treatment cylinder 7 and the first outlet 802 as needed, thereby controlling the drainage.

[0161] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0162] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0163] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0164] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0165] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0166] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An electrolysis assembly (10), characterized in that, include: First electrode plate (11); The second electrode sheet (12) is provided, wherein the first electrode sheet (11) and the second electrode sheet (12) are spaced apart and stacked along a first direction; The surface of the first electrode sheet (11) facing the second electrode sheet (12) and the surface of the second electrode sheet (12) facing the first electrode sheet (11) both have a conductive coating (15).

2. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first electrode sheet (11) and the second electrode sheet (12) include a substrate (16). The conductive coating (15) is provided on the surface of the substrate (16) of the first electrode sheet (11) facing only the second electrode sheet (12), and / or the conductive coating (15) is provided on the surface of the substrate (16) of the second electrode sheet (12) facing only the first electrode sheet (11).

3. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (10) includes a proton exchange membrane (13) disposed between the first electrode sheet (11) and the second electrode sheet (12) so that the first electrode sheet (11), the proton exchange membrane (13) and the second electrode sheet (12) form a laminate. The proton exchange membrane (13) is attached to the conductive coating (15) of the first electrode sheet (11) on a first side in the first direction, and the proton exchange membrane (13) is attached to the conductive coating (15) of the second electrode sheet (12) on a second side in the first direction.

4. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least one of the first electrode sheet (11) and the second electrode sheet (12) is provided with a through hole (14) extending along the first direction, so that fluid can diffuse through the through hole (14) to the space between the first electrode sheet (11) and the second electrode sheet (12).

5. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (10) includes a first connecting component (2) and a second connecting component (3). Both the first connecting component (2) and the second connecting component (3) pass through the laminated body along the first direction. The first connecting component (2) and the second connecting component (3) apply force to the laminated body from both sides of the laminated body in the first direction to fix the laminated body to the first connecting component (2) and the second connecting component (3). The first connecting component (2) is electrically connected to the first electrode plate (11) and electrically insulated from the second electrode plate (12). The second connecting component (3) is electrically connected to the second electrode plate (12) and electrically insulated from the first electrode plate (11).

6. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (10) further includes a first end plate (41) and a second end plate (42). The first end plate (41) is disposed on the side of the first electrode sheet (11) away from the second electrode sheet (12), and the second end plate (42) is disposed on the side of the second electrode sheet (12) away from the first electrode sheet (11). The first connecting component (2) and the second connecting component (3) both pass through the first end plate (41) and the second end plate (42). The first connecting component (2) and the second connecting component (3) both apply force to the first end plate (41) and the second end plate (42) in the first direction to clamp the laminated body.

7. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first end plate (41) and the second end plate (42) are conductive plates. The first end plate (41) is electrically connected to the first electrode plate (11) and the first connecting component (2) and electrically insulated from the second connecting component (3). The second end plate (42) is electrically connected to the second electrode plate (12) and the second connecting component (3) and electrically insulated from the first connecting component (2).

8. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (10) further includes a first insulating pad (51) and a second insulating pad (52). The first insulating pad (51) is disposed between the first connecting member (2) and the second electrode plate (12) and between the first connecting member (2) and the second end plate (42) to electrically insulate the first connecting member (2) from the second electrode plate (12) and the second end plate (42). The second insulating pad (52) is disposed between the second connecting member (3) and the first electrode plate (11) and between the second connecting member (3) and the first electrode plate (11) to electrically insulate the second connecting member (3) from the first electrode plate (11) and the first end plate (41).

9. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the first insulating pad (51) and the second insulating pad (52) includes a plate (53) and a sleeve (54), the plate (53) being connected to the sleeve (54). The plate (53) of the first insulating pad (51) abuts against the side of the second end plate (42) opposite to the second electrode plate (12) and between it and the first connecting member (2). The sleeve (54) of the first insulating pad (51) surrounds the first connecting member (2), passes through the second end plate (42), and extends into the second electrode plate (12). The plate (53) of the second insulating pad (52) abuts against the side of the first end plate (41) away from the first electrode plate (11) and between it and the first connecting member (2). The sleeve (54) of the second insulating pad (52) surrounds the second connecting member (3) and extends through the first end plate (41) into the first electrode plate (11).

10. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first connecting component (2) includes a first bolt (21) and a first nut (22). The first bolt (21) passes sequentially through the first insulating gasket (51), the second end plate (42), the second electrode plate (12), the proton membrane (13), the first electrode plate (11), the first end plate (41), and the first nut (22) along the first direction. The second connecting component (3) includes a second bolt (31) and a second nut (32). The second bolt (31) passes sequentially through the second end plate (42), the second electrode plate (12), the proton membrane (13), the first electrode plate (11), the first end plate (41), the second insulating gasket (52), and the second nut (32) along the first direction.

11. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first connecting component (2) further includes a first conductive washer (23), the first insulating washer (51) abuts against the head of the first bolt (21), the first conductive washer (23) surrounds the first bolt (21) and is in electrical contact with the first end plate (41) and the first nut (22). The second connecting component (3) further includes a second conductive pad (33), and the second insulating pad (52) is disposed between the second nut (32) and the first end plate (41). The second conductive pad (33) surrounds the second bolt (31) and makes electrical contact with the head of the second bolt (31) and the second end plate (42).

12. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first connecting component (2) further includes a third nut (25), and the second connecting component (3) further includes a fourth nut (35). The third nut (25) is disposed on the first bolt (21) and the fourth nut (35) is disposed on the second bolt (31) for fixing the electrolysis assembly (10) to the housing (6) of the device.

13. The electrolysis assembly (10) according to any one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that, The first connecting member (2) has a first terminal portion (24) for connecting to a power source, and the second connecting member (3) has a second terminal portion (34) for connecting to a power source.

14. An electrolysis apparatus (100), characterized in that, include: The outer casing (6) has an electrolysis chamber (61) inside. An electrolysis assembly (10), wherein the electrolysis assembly (10) is an electrolysis assembly (10) as described in any one of claims 1-13, and at least a portion of the electrolysis assembly (10) is located within the electrolysis chamber (61).

15. The electrolysis apparatus (100) according to claim 14, characterized in that, At least a portion of the electrolysis assembly (10) located within the electrolysis chamber (61) is suspended within the electrolysis chamber (61) by the first connecting member (2) and the second connecting member (3).

16. The electrolysis apparatus (100) according to claim 14, characterized in that, The outer casing (6) has a liquid inlet port (641) and a liquid outlet port (651), the liquid inlet port (641) and the liquid outlet port (651) are connected to the electrolysis chamber (61), and the liquid inlet port (641) and the electrolysis assembly (10) are at least partially offset in the axial direction of the liquid inlet port (641); And / or, the liquid outlet port (651) and the electrolysis assembly (10) are at least partially misaligned in the axial direction of the liquid outlet port (651).

17. A garment processing device (1000), characterized in that, It includes the electrolysis assembly (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 13 or the electrolysis device (100) as described in any one of claims 14 to 16.

18. The garment processing apparatus (1000) according to claim 17, characterized in that, Also includes: chassis; Processing cylinder (7), the processing cylinder (7) is disposed inside the housing and has a processing cavity (701); A material box (8) is disposed on the housing, and an electrolysis device (100) is disposed on the top of the material box (8). The material box (8) has an inlet channel (803) and an outlet channel (804). The inlet channel (803) is connected to the inlet port of the electrolysis device (100), and the outlet channel (804) is connected to the outlet port of the electrolysis device (100).

19. The garment processing apparatus (1000) according to claim 18, characterized in that, It also includes an inlet valve (91) and a reversing valve (92), both of which are located in the housing. The electrolysis device (100) is located between the inlet valve (91) and the reversing valve (92). The liquid inlet channel (803) is connected to the inlet valve (91), and the liquid outlet channel (804) is connected to the reversing valve (92). There are multiple processing cylinders (7), and the multiple processing cylinders (7) are connected to the reversing valve (92) for switching the connection between the outlet of the electrolysis device (100) and the processing chamber (701) of the multiple processing cylinders (7).

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