Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of clothes treatment, in particular to a clothes treatment device, which comprises a cabinet, a water valve, a treatment drum and an electrolysis device, the water valve is arranged on the cabinet, the electrolysis device has a water inlet, a water outlet and an electrolysis cavity, the water inlet is arranged at one end of the electrolysis device away from the water valve, the water outlet is arranged at one end of the electrolysis device adjacent to the water valve, the water inlet is communicated with the water valve, and the water outlet is communicated with the treatment cavity. The clothes treatment device of the present disclosure can realize the installation of the electrolysis device and the pipeline connected therewith in limited space, avoid excessive bending of the pipeline, and improve the rationality of the overall layout and the compactness of the structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of clothing processing technology, specifically to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing treatment equipment such as washing machines and washer-dryer combos incorporate an electrolysis device to electrolyze water in order to sterilize and disinfect the clothes inside the drum, increase the washing ratio, prevent color bleeding, bleach white clothes, and clean the drum. This electrolysis generates hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone, which have strong oxidizing activity, within the drum.

[0003] However, in related technologies, sufficient space needs to be left inside the casing for the installation of the electrolysis device and its associated pipelines, which is not conducive to the overall layout and compact design of the machine. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, embodiments of this disclosure propose a garment processing device that allows for the installation of an electrolysis unit and its connected piping within a limited space, while avoiding excessive bends in the piping, thus improving the overall layout rationality and structural compactness.

[0005] The garment processing device of this disclosure includes a housing; a processing cylinder disposed within the housing and having a processing chamber; a detergent box disposed within the housing and having a detergent chamber; a water valve disposed within the housing; and an electrolysis device having an inlet, an outlet, and an electrolysis chamber, wherein the inlet and the outlet are both connected to the electrolysis chamber, the inlet is located at the end of the electrolysis device away from the water valve, the outlet is located at the end of the electrolysis device adjacent to the water valve, the inlet is connected to the water valve, and the outlet is connected to the processing chamber.

[0006] The embodiments of this disclosure provide a garment processing device that can install an electrolysis device and its connected pipeline in a limited space, and avoid excessive bends in the pipeline, thereby improving the rationality of the overall layout and the compactness of the structure.

[0007] The garment processing equipment of this disclosure, by positioning the inlet of the electrolysis device away from the water valve, facilitates the installation of pipelines connecting the water valve and the inlet of the electrolysis device. Furthermore, the outlet of the electrolysis device is positioned near the end of the water valve, facilitating the installation of pipelines connecting the water valve and the inlet of the electrolysis device, and connecting the processing chamber and the outlet of the electrolysis device. This design avoids excessive bends in the pipeline between the outlet of the electrolysis device and the processing chamber, allowing for the placement of the electrolysis device between the processing chamber and the water valve. This optimizes the use of space within the casing, improving layout rationality and structural compactness.

[0008] In some embodiments, the electrolysis device is located between the water valve and the feed box in the front-to-back direction. This reduces the length of the pipeline connecting the water valve and the water inlet. The left side of the electrolysis device is adjacent to the inner wall of the casing, and the electrolysis device is mounted on the inner wall of the casing so that it does not protrude from the internal space of the washing machine, thus reducing the space occupied by the device.

[0009] In some embodiments, the water flow direction within the electrolysis device is parallel to the front-to-back direction or forms a preset angle with the front-to-back direction, wherein the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees. By limiting the direction of water flow within the electrolysis device, the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis device is ensured.

[0010] In some embodiments, the water inlet is located on one of the following surfaces of the electrolysis device: bottom, top, front, left, and right. Positioning the water inlet on any one of these surfaces (bottom, top, front, left, or right) away from the water valve allows for flexible placement of the inlet according to actual conditions, reducing pipe bends, facilitating flexible installation of the electrolysis device between the water valve and the treatment chamber, and saving space.

[0011] In some embodiments, the water outlet is located on one of the following surfaces of the electrolysis device: bottom, top, rear, left, and right. Locating the water outlet at the rear end of one of these surfaces allows for flexible placement of the water inlet according to actual conditions, reducing the bend rate of the connecting pipe, facilitating flexible placement of the electrolysis device between the water valve and the treatment chamber, and saving space.

[0012] In some embodiments, the inlet and outlet are located on different sides of the electrolysis device. By placing the inlet and outlet on different sides of the electrolysis device, the flow path of water in the electrolysis device is increased, thereby increasing the electrolysis time of the water in the treatment chamber, improving electrolysis efficiency, and thus improving the washing effect of clothes.

[0013] In some embodiments, the inlet and the outlet are located on the same side of the electrolysis device. By arranging the inlet and outlet on the same side of the electrolysis device, the installation and disassembly of pipelines for the inlet and outlet are facilitated, improving the ease of maintenance of the garment processing equipment.

[0014] In some embodiments, the water inlet is located on the bottom surface of the electrolysis device and adjacent to the front end face of the electrolysis device, and the water outlet is located on the left or right side of the electrolysis device and adjacent to the rear end face of the electrolysis device. The water inlet being located on the bottom surface of the electrolysis device and close to the front end face allows the water valve to supply water to the bottom of the electrolysis device. The water outlet being located on the left or right side of the electrolysis device and adjacent to the rear end face improves the water flow path within the electrolysis device, thereby increasing electrolysis efficiency.

[0015] In some embodiments, the left side of the electrolysis device is adjacent to and connected to the inner wall of the casing, and the water outlet is located on the right side of the electrolysis device. The electrolysis device is mounted on the inner wall of the casing so that it does not protrude into the internal space of the washing machine, thus reducing the space occupied by the device.

[0016] In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment further includes a mounting bracket disposed on the inner wall of the housing, and the electrolysis device is mounted on the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket, located on the inner wall of the housing, and the electrolysis device mounted on the housing via the mounting bracket, prevents vertical vibrations and horizontal swaying during equipment operation from being directly transmitted to the electrolysis device through the housing, and also avoids friction between the electrolysis device and the housing caused by equipment operation, thereby improving the stability and service life of the electrolysis device. In some embodiments, the mounting bracket is detachably connected to the housing, thereby facilitating the removal and installation of the mounting bracket and improving maintenance convenience. Furthermore, mounting brackets of different sizes can be used according to actual needs to accommodate electrolysis devices of different sizes and to mount the electrolysis devices onto the housing, further enhancing installation convenience.

[0017] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket has a connecting portion and a mounting portion that are connected to each other. The connecting portion is connected to the housing, and the mounting portion is used to mount the electrolysis device. The connecting portion is used to connect to the housing, and the mounting portion is used to mount the mounting bracket, thereby realizing the connection between the mounting bracket and the housing.

[0018] In some embodiments, the mounting portion is lower than the connecting portion. The mounting portion is lower than the connecting portion to prevent the electrolysis device from exceeding the vertical height of the casing after installation, thereby saving vertical space to better fit the compact interior space of the washing machine and reducing the space occupied by the electrolysis device inside the washing machine. This frees up more space for other components, such as the motor and drain pipe.

[0019] In some embodiments, the top of the inner wall of the housing has a flange, and the connecting portion is connected to the flange. The flange is located at the top of the housing and connected to the connecting portion, and the mounting portion is positioned lower than the connecting portion, thus avoiding the need for openings in the inner wall of the housing to install mounting brackets, reducing the occupied area, and improving space utilization.

[0020] In some embodiments, the mounting portion has a clearance portion for avoiding the inlet and outlet of the electrolysis device. Specifically, the inlet and outlet of the electrolysis device pass through the mounting bracket via the clearance portion, thereby eliminating the need for additional pipes or connectors, reducing the space occupied by pipes and connectors inside the casing, and making the overall layout more compact.

[0021] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate, the second plate extending vertically, the first plate extending from the upper end of the second plate toward the inner wall surface of the housing, and the third plate extending from the lower end of the second plate in a direction away from the inner wall surface of the housing. At least one of the first plate and the second plate forms the connecting portion, and the third plate forms the mounting portion.

[0022] The first plate is connected to the upper ends of the second plate. The first plate extends towards the casing to form a connecting part, thereby increasing the contact area between the casing flange and the first plate and improving the stability of the connection between the first plate and the casing. The second plate extends along the height direction to increase the contact area between the second plate and the inner wall of the casing, improving the stability of the connection between the mounting bracket and the casing. The third plate is connected to the lower end of the second plate and extends away from the casing to facilitate the installation of the electrolysis device, thereby reducing the space occupied by the electrolysis module in the vertical direction inside the washing machine and freeing up more space for other components, such as the motor and drain pipe.

[0023] In some embodiments, the second plate has a first snap-fit ​​portion, and the inner wall surface of the housing is provided with a second snap-fit ​​portion, wherein the first snap-fit ​​portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion engage. The first and second snap-fit ​​portions facilitate the mounting bracket to be installed on the housing via snap-fit, enabling rapid installation and disassembly of the mounting bracket, improving installation efficiency and reliability. Simultaneously, the engagement of the first and second snap-fit ​​portions enhances the structural strength of the connection between the mounting bracket and the housing, thereby improving the stability of the mounting bracket and the electrolysis device installation.

[0024] In some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a first water path and a second water path, which are independent of each other. The inlet of both the first and second water paths are connected to the water valve, and both the first and second water paths are connected to the processing chamber. The electrolysis device is located in the first water channel and is used to electrolyze the water flowing through the first water channel. The second water channel is connected to the detergent chamber.

[0025] The clothing processing device of this embodiment supplies water to the first water path and the second water path through a water valve. An electrolysis device is located in the first water path or in a water path connected to the first water path. The electrolysis device electrolyzes the water entering the electrolysis device, and the electrolyzed electrolyte enters the processing chamber. That is, the electrolysis device can electrolyze the water before it enters the processing chamber, realizing flow-through electrolysis. The second water path is connected to the detergent chamber. The first water path and the second water path are independent of each other, realizing the synchronous and independent addition of detergent and electrolyte, improving electrolysis efficiency while ensuring addition efficiency.

[0026] In some embodiments, the water valve is used to supply water at different flow rates to the first water path and the second water path, with the water flow rate of the first water path being less than that of the second water path. The lower water flow rate in the first water path extends the residence time of water within the electrolysis device, allowing for a more complete electrolysis reaction and improving the electrolysis efficiency of the device, thereby enhancing the garment treatment effect.

[0027] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first water passage is located within the material box. By locating at least a portion of the first water passage within the material box, the internal space of the material box can be utilized to form part of the first water passage, reducing additional piping and improving structural compactness.

[0028] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second water passage is located within the material box. By locating at least a portion of the first water passage within the material box, the internal space of the material box can be utilized to form part of the first water passage, reducing additional piping and improving structural compactness.

[0029] In some embodiments, the electrolysis device includes a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate stacked in a first direction. The first electrode plate and the second electrode plate are disposed within the electrolysis chamber. The length directions of the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate are parallel to the front-back direction or form a predetermined angle with the front-back direction, wherein the predetermined angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees. The first electrode plate and the second electrode plate are disposed within the electrolysis chamber and stacked in the first direction to form an electric field, thereby electrolyzing the water within the electrolysis chamber.

[0030] In this embodiment, by making the length directions of the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate parallel to or at a preset angle to the front-back direction, the length directions of the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate can be kept consistent with the length direction of the electrolysis device, thereby increasing the effective contact area between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate and the electrolyte, which is beneficial to improving the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis device.

[0031] In some embodiments, the first direction is parallel to the vertical direction or forms a preset angle with the vertical direction, wherein the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees. This embodiment sets the first direction to be consistent with the vertical direction or to form an angle with the vertical direction, and the first and second electrode plates are stacked in the first direction, so that the bubbles generated by the electrolysis reaction can quickly detach from the surfaces of the first and second electrode plates under the action of buoyancy, reducing the residence time of the bubbles on the surfaces of the first and second electrode plates and improving the stability of the electrolysis reaction.

[0032] In some embodiments, the electrolysis apparatus further includes a first connector and a second connector, both of which pass through the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate along the first direction. One end of the first connector extends out of the electrolysis cavity to form a first terminal block, and the first connector is in conductive contact with the first electrode plate. One end of the second connector extends out of the electrolysis cavity to form a second terminal block, and the second connector is in conductive contact with the second electrode plate.

[0033] In this embodiment, by having both the first and second connectors pass through the first and second electrode plates along a first direction, it facilitates the installation of the first and second electrode plates. One end of the first connector extends out of the electrolysis chamber and connects to the first terminal, and one end of the second connector extends out of the electrolysis chamber and connects to the second terminal. The first electrode plate is energized through conductive contact with the first connector, and the second electrode plate is energized through conductive contact with the second connector. Compared to related technologies that require separate clamping and energizing parts, the electrolysis assembly in this embodiment, through the first and second connectors, simultaneously energizes the first and second electrode plates while simultaneously fixing them in place. This simplifies the structure of the electrolysis assembly, making it more streamlined and easier to install.

[0034] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly further includes a proton exchange membrane disposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, wherein at least one of the first and second electrode plates has a through hole extending along the first direction. By connecting the upper end of the first connector to the first terminal and the upper end of the second connector to the second terminal, contact between the upper end of the first connector and the first terminal, and between the upper end of the second connector and the second terminal and the water in the electrolysis chamber is avoided, thereby preventing short circuits caused by water flow and improving electrical safety. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 2 This is a top view schematic diagram of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of an electrolysis apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer peripheral flange according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 5 This is a front view schematic diagram of an electrolysis apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electrolysis component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the third and fourth nuts according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0042] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving cavity according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electrolysis component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 10 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the electrolysis component according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0045] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the avoidance section according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 13 This is an exploded view of the material box according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a material box according to an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0049] Figure label: Casing 1, processing cylinder 101, processing chamber 102, flange 103 Material box 2, detergent chamber 201, first liquid inlet channel 202, second liquid inlet channel 203, turbulence column 204, feed inlet 205, outer shell 206, mounting cavity 2061, feeding box 207, discharge port 208, outlet 209, liquid outlet 210. Electrolysis device 3, housing 31, inlet 311, outlet 312, electrolysis chamber 313, first shell 314, outer peripheral flange 3141, receiving cavity 3142, second shell 315, baffle 316, electrolysis assembly 32, first electrode plate 321, second electrode plate 322, first connector 323, second connector 324, proton membrane 325, connecting hole 326, first insulating gasket 3271, second insulating gasket 3272, first conductive gasket 3273, second conductive gasket 3274, body 3275, annular flange 3276, first conductive end plate 3281, first connecting groove 32811, second conductive end plate 3282, second connecting groove 32821, first nut 3291, second nut 3292, third nut 331, fourth nut 332, sealing ring 34. Water valve 4, mounting bracket 5, connecting part 51, mounting part 52, clearance part 521, first plate 53, second plate 54, first snap-fit ​​part 541, third plate 55, connecting column 551, first reinforcing rib 552, second reinforcing rib 553. First waterway 6, second waterway 7. Detailed Implementation

[0050] 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.

[0051] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-14 The garment processing apparatus according to embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

[0052] The garment processing device of this embodiment includes: a housing 1, a processing cylinder 101, a material box 2, a water valve 4, and an electrolysis device 3. The water valve 4 is located in the housing 1, the material box 2 is located in the housing 1 and has a detergent chamber 201, and the processing cylinder 101 is located inside the housing 1 and has a processing chamber 102. The electrolysis device 3 has a water inlet 311, a water outlet 312, and an electrolysis chamber 313. Both the water inlet 311 and the water outlet 312 are connected to the electrolysis chamber 313. The water inlet 311 is located at the end of the electrolysis device 3 away from the water valve 4, and the water outlet 312 is located at the end of the electrolysis device 3 adjacent to the water valve 4. The water inlet 311 is connected to the water valve 4, and the water outlet 312 is connected to the processing chamber 102.

[0053] The garment processing equipment of this embodiment features an electrolysis device 3 with its inlet 311 located away from the water valve 4, facilitating the installation of pipes connecting the water valve 4 and the inlet 311 of the electrolysis device 3. Furthermore, the outlet 312 of the electrolysis device 3 is positioned near one end of the water valve 4, facilitating the installation of pipes connecting the water valve 4 and the inlet 311 of the electrolysis device 3, and the processing chamber 102 and the outlet 312 of the electrolysis device 3. This design avoids excessive bends in the pipes between the outlet 312 of the electrolysis device 3 and the processing chamber 102, allowing for the placement of the electrolysis device 3 between the processing chamber 102 and the water valve 4. This optimizes the use of space within the housing 1, improving both layout rationality and structural compactness.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 14 As shown, the water valve 4 is connected to the water inlet 311 to supply liquid, such as a fluid containing water, to the electrolysis device 3. The electrolysis device 3 introduces the fluid through the water inlet 311 and electrolyzes the fluid to produce an electrolyte containing strong oxidizing active products such as hydroxyl radicals and / or ozone. The electrolyte enters the treatment chamber 102 of the treatment cylinder 101 through the water outlet 312 for sterilization and disinfection of clothing, increasing the washing ratio, and preventing color bleeding.

[0055] Water valve 4 is located behind electrolysis device 3. Water inlet 311 is located at the end of electrolysis device 3 furthest from water valve, and water outlet 312 is located at the end of electrolysis device 3 adjacent to water valve 4. Thus, the connecting pipes between water inlet 311 and water valve 4 of electrolysis device 3 and the connecting pipes between electrolysis device 3 and treatment chamber 102 are arranged in a cross pattern. This facilitates the separate installation of pipes connecting treatment chamber 102 and water outlet 312 of electrolysis device 3, and connecting water valve 4 and water inlet 311 of electrolysis device 3. It also avoids excessive bends in the pipes due to insufficient distance between water inlet 311 and water valve 4, and between water outlet 312 and treatment chamber 102. Furthermore, it allows for flexible placement of electrolysis device 3 between water valve 4 and treatment chamber 102, thus saving space.

[0056] Furthermore, during actual installation, the inlet 311 of the electrolysis device 3 is not directly opposite the outlet of the water valve 4, and the pipeline connecting the inlet 311 and the water valve 4 has a certain bend rate. If the inlet 311 is set near the end of the water valve 4, the pipeline between the inlet 311 and the water valve 4 needs to be longer to connect the inlet 311 of the electrolysis device 3 to the water valve 4, which increases the distance between the electrolysis device 3 and the water valve 4 and is not conducive to saving space.

[0057] The detergent box 2 has a detergent chamber 201, which is used to store detergent.

[0058] like Figure 13 and Figure 14As shown, the material box 2 further includes a first liquid inlet channel 202 and a second liquid inlet channel 203. The second liquid inlet channel 203 is connected to the detergent chamber 201. The inlet of the second liquid inlet channel 203 is connected to the water valve 4, and the outlet of the second liquid inlet channel 203 is connected to the processing chamber 102. When the garment processing equipment is running, the water valve 4 supplies water to the second liquid inlet channel 203, and the detergent in the detergent chamber 201 is transported to the second liquid inlet channel 203. The detergent and water are quickly and evenly mixed in the second liquid inlet channel 203, and then transported to the processing drum 101, thereby achieving a cleaning effect during the garment processing.

[0059] The inlet of the first liquid inlet channel 202 is connected to the outlet 312 of the electrolysis device 3, and the outlet of the first liquid inlet channel 202 is connected to the treatment chamber 102.

[0060] Furthermore, the feed box 2 is provided with a feed inlet 205, which is connected to the second liquid inlet channel 203 and the detergent chamber 201. The detergent in the detergent chamber 201 enters the second liquid inlet channel 203 through the feed inlet 205. Optionally, the detergent in the detergent chamber 201 is transported to the second liquid inlet channel 203 by a delivery pump. The delivery pump can control the delivery volume and delivery time of the detergent, improve the accuracy of detergent dosing, and reduce waste and lower costs by controlling the delivery volume of detergent.

[0061] In this embodiment, the detergent chamber 201 and the second liquid inlet channel 203 are connected by the feed inlet 205, thereby enabling the detergent in the detergent chamber 201 to be transported to the second liquid inlet channel 203 and mixed with the water in the second liquid inlet channel 203.

[0062] It should be noted that the second liquid inlet channel 203 is a labyrinthine water channel, and multiple spaced-apart turbulence columns 204 are arranged within the second liquid inlet channel 203. The turbulence columns 204 are used to disturb the detergent flowing within the channel. When the detergent flows through these turbulence columns 204, the turbulence columns 204 will break the laminar flow state of the fluid and generate turbulence. Turbulence helps the detergent and water to mix thoroughly, improving the mixing efficiency.

[0063] Furthermore, the material box 2 also has a liquid outlet 210, and the garment processing equipment also includes a first connecting pipe. The liquid outlet 210 is connected to the outlet of the second liquid inlet channel 203, the liquid outlet 210 is connected to the inlet of the first connecting pipe, and the outlet of the first connecting pipe is connected to the processing chamber 102, so as to allow the detergent disturbed by the turbulence column 204 to be introduced into the processing chamber 102.

[0064] Furthermore, the material box 2 includes a housing 206 and a feeding box 207, a detergent chamber 201 is formed inside the feeding box 207, the housing 206 has a mounting cavity 2061, and the feeding box 207 is disposed inside the mounting cavity 2061.

[0065] The material box 2 also has a material discharge port 208 and a discharge port 209. The garment processing equipment also includes a second connecting pipe. The material discharge port 208 is connected to the mounting cavity 2061 and the first liquid inlet channel 202. The discharge port 209 is connected to the mounting cavity 2061 and is connected to the processing cavity 102 through the second connecting pipe.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first liquid inlet channel 202 is connected to the installation cavity 2061 by setting the discharge port 208, and the installation cavity 2061 is connected to the processing cavity 102 by setting the discharge port 209 and the second connecting pipe, thereby realizing the connection between the first liquid inlet channel 202 and the processing cavity 102.

[0067] In some embodiments, the electrolysis device 3 is located between the water valve 4 and the material box 2 in the front-back direction.

[0068] Specifically, the electrolysis unit 3 is located between the water valve 4 and the material box 2 in the front-to-back direction to reduce the size of the pipeline used to connect the water valve 4 and the water inlet 311. The left side of the electrolysis unit 3 is adjacent to the inner wall of the casing 1, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the water outlet 312 is located on the right side of the electrolysis device 3, and the water outlet 312 on the right side is connected to the detergent chamber 201 or the processing chamber 102 of the material box 2. The electrolysis device 3 is installed on the inner wall of the casing 1 so that it does not protrude from the internal space of the washing machine, thereby reducing the occupation of the internal space of the equipment.

[0069] Furthermore, the electrolysis device extends along the front-to-back direction, that is, the length direction of the electrolysis device 3 is the front-to-back direction. The front-to-back layout of the electrolysis device 3 reduces the size of the electrolysis device 3 in the left-to-right or up-to-down direction, so as to better adapt to the compact space inside the washing machine, reduce the space occupied by the electrolysis module inside the washing machine, and thus free up more space for other components, such as the motor and drain pipe.

[0070] In some embodiments, the water flow direction within the electrolysis device 3 is parallel to the front-to-back direction or forms a preset angle with the front-to-back direction, wherein the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees. By limiting the direction of water flow within the electrolysis device 3, the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis device 3 is ensured.

[0071] Optionally, the preset included angles are 1°, 3°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, and 45°.

[0072] In some embodiments, the inlet 311 is located on one of the following surfaces of the electrolysis device 3: bottom surface, top surface, front surface, left side surface, and right side surface. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the water inlet 311 is located on the bottom surface of the electrolysis device 3.

[0073] The inlet 311 is located on any one of the bottom, top, front, left, or right sides of the electrolysis device 3, away from the water valve 4. This allows for flexible placement of the inlet 311 according to actual conditions, reducing pipe bends and facilitating the flexible placement of the electrolysis device 3 between the water valve 4 and the treatment chamber 102, while also saving space.

[0074] In some embodiments, the outlet 312 is located on one of the following surfaces of the electrolysis device 3: bottom surface, top surface, rear end surface, left side surface, and right side surface. For example... Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the water outlet 312 is located on the left side of the electrolysis device 3. Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the outlet 312 is located on the right side of the electrolysis device 3. The outlet 312 is located at the rear end of one of the following surfaces of the electrolysis device 3: bottom, top, rear end, left, and right. This allows for flexible placement of the inlet 311 according to actual conditions, reducing the bend rate of the pipe connecting to the outlet 312. It also facilitates the flexible placement of the electrolysis device 3 between the water valve 4 and the treatment chamber 102, and helps save space.

[0075] In some embodiments, the inlet 311 and the outlet 312 are located on different sides of the electrolysis device 3. By arranging the outlet 312 and the inlet 311 on different sides of the electrolysis device 3, the flow path of water in the electrolysis device 3 is increased, thereby increasing the electrolysis time of the water in the treatment chamber 102, improving the electrolysis efficiency, and thus improving the washing effect of clothes.

[0076] In some embodiments, the inlet 311 and the outlet 312 are located on the same side of the electrolysis device 3. By arranging the outlet 312 and the inlet 311 on the same side of the electrolysis device 3, it is easier to install and disassemble the pipelines of the inlet 311 and the outlet 312, thereby improving the ease of maintenance of the garment processing equipment.

[0077] In some embodiments, the inlet 311 is located on the bottom surface of the electrolysis device 3 and adjacent to the front end surface of the electrolysis device 3, and the outlet 312 is located on the left or right side surface of the electrolysis device 3 and adjacent to the rear end surface of the electrolysis device 3.

[0078] The inlet 311 is located on the bottom surface of the electrolysis device 3 and close to the front surface, so the water valve 4 supplies water to the bottom of the electrolysis device 3. The outlet 312 of the electrolysis device 3 is located on the left or right side of the electrolysis device 3 and close to the rear surface, which improves the flow path of water in the electrolysis device 3, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency. The outlet 312 is higher in the vertical direction than the inlet 311, which increases the depth of the water in the electrolysis device 3 in the vertical direction, thereby improving the fullness of the electrolysis device 3, improving the electrolysis efficiency, and thus improving the washing effect of the clothing treatment device.

[0079] In some embodiments, the left side of the electrolysis device 3 is adjacent to and connected to the inner wall of the housing 1, and the outlet 312 is located on the right side of the electrolysis device 3.

[0080] like Figure 1 As shown, the left side of the electrolysis device 3 is adjacent to the inner wall of the casing 1, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the water outlet 312 is located on the right side of the electrolysis device 3, and the water outlet 312 on the right side is connected to the detergent chamber 201 of the feed box 2. The electrolysis device 3 is installed on the inner wall of the casing 1 so that it does not protrude from the internal space of the washing machine, thus reducing the space occupied by the equipment.

[0081] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment processing equipment further includes a mounting bracket 5, which is disposed on the inner wall of the housing 1, and the electrolysis device 3 is disposed on the mounting bracket 5.

[0082] Mounting bracket 5 is installed on the inner wall of housing 1. Electrolysis device 3 is mounted on housing 1 through mounting bracket 5, thereby preventing vertical vibration and horizontal swaying during equipment operation from being directly transmitted to electrolysis device 3 through housing 1. It also prevents friction between electrolysis device 3 and housing 1 caused by equipment operation, thereby improving the stability and service life of electrolysis device 3.

[0083] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 5 is detachably connected to the housing 1, thereby facilitating the disassembly and installation of the mounting bracket 5 and improving maintenance convenience. Furthermore, mounting brackets 5 of different sizes or types in the front-back or left-right directions can be used according to actual conditions to facilitate the matching with electrolysis devices 3 of different sizes and to install the electrolysis devices 3 on the housing 1, thereby improving installation convenience.

[0084] like Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting bracket 5 has a connecting portion 51 and a mounting portion 52 connected to each other. The connecting portion 51 is connected to the housing 1, and the mounting portion 52 is used to mount the electrolysis device 3. The connecting portion 51 is used to connect to the housing 1, and the mounting portion 52 is used to set the mounting bracket 5, thereby realizing the connection between the mounting bracket 5 and the housing 1.

[0085] In some embodiments, the mounting portion 52 is lower than the connecting portion 51. The mounting portion 52 is positioned lower than the connecting portion 51 in the vertical direction so that after the electrolysis device 3 is installed, it does not exceed the height of the casing 1 in the vertical direction, thus avoiding occupying a large space in the vertical direction and saving space in the vertical direction to better adapt to the compact space inside the washing machine. This reduces the space occupied by the electrolysis device 3 inside the washing machine, thereby freeing up more space for other components, such as the motor and drain pipe.

[0086] like Figure 2 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments, the top of the inner wall of the housing 1 has a flange 103, and the connecting part 51 is connected to the flange 103. The flange 103 is located at the top of the housing 1 and connected to the connecting part 51. In addition, the position of the mounting part 52 is lower than that of the connecting part 51, which avoids the need to open a hole in the inner wall of the housing 1 to install the mounting bracket 5, reduces the area occupied in the vertical direction, and improves the space utilization rate.

[0087] Furthermore, the contact surface between the flange 103 and the connecting part 51 is a plane, which further improves the stability of the connection between the mounting bracket 5 and the housing 1.

[0088] In some embodiments, the mounting part 52 has a clearance part 521, which is used to clear the inlet 311 and outlet 312 of the electrolysis device 3.

[0089] In the clothing processing equipment of this embodiment, the inlet 311 and outlet 312 of the electrolysis device 3 pass through the mounting bracket 5 via the clearance part 521, thereby eliminating the need for additional pipes or connectors, reducing the space occupied by pipes and connectors inside the housing 1, and making the overall layout more compact.

[0090] like Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments, the mounting bracket 5 includes a first plate 53, a second plate 54, and a third plate 55. The second plate 54 extends vertically, the first plate 53 extends from the upper end of the second plate 54 toward the inner wall surface of the housing 1, and the third plate 55 extends from the lower end of the second plate 54 in a direction away from the inner wall surface of the housing 1. At least one of the first plate 53 and the second plate 54 forms a connecting portion 51, and the third plate 55 forms a mounting portion 52. The first plate 53 is connected to the upper end of the second plate 54, and the first plate 53 extends toward the housing 1 to form the connecting portion 51, thereby increasing the contact area between the flange 103 of the housing 1 and the first plate 53, and increasing the stability of the connection between the first plate 53 and the housing 1. The second plate 54 extends vertically to increase the contact area between the second plate 54 and the inner wall surface of the housing 1, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the mounting bracket 5 and the housing 1. The third plate 55 is connected to the lower end of the second plate 54 and extends away from the casing 1 to facilitate the installation of the electrolysis device 3, thereby reducing the space occupied by the electrolysis module in the vertical direction inside the washing machine and freeing up more space for other components, such as the motor and drain pipe.

[0091] Furthermore, a connecting post 551 is provided below the third plate 55. The connecting post 551 extends in the vertical direction and is connected to the connecting post 551 of the third plate 55 by bolts passing through the electrolysis device 3 from top to bottom, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the electrolysis device 3 and the mounting bracket 5.

[0092] Furthermore, a first reinforcing rib 552 extending in the front-to-back direction and a second reinforcing rib 553 extending in the left-to-right direction are provided below the third plate 55. The first reinforcing rib 552 and the second reinforcing rib 553 intersect each other to improve the structural strength of the third plate 55.

[0093] In some embodiments, the second plate 54 has a first snap-fit ​​portion 541, and the inner wall surface of the housing 1 has a second snap-fit ​​portion 104. The first snap-fit ​​portion 541 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 104 engage with each other. The first snap-fit ​​portion 541 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 104 facilitate the mounting bracket 5 to be installed on the housing 1 via a snap-fit ​​mechanism, enabling rapid installation and disassembly of the mounting bracket 5, improving installation efficiency and reliability. Simultaneously, the engagement of the first snap-fit ​​portion 541 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 104 enhances the structural strength of the connection between the mounting bracket 5 and the housing 1, thereby improving the stability of the installation of the mounting bracket 5 and the electrolysis device 3.

[0094] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a first water channel 6 and a second water channel 7. The first water channel 6 and the second water channel 7 are independent of each other. The inlet of the first water channel 6 and the inlet of the second water channel 7 are both connected to the water valve 4. Both the first water channel 6 and the second water channel 7 are connected to the processing chamber 102. Electrolysis device 3 is located in the first water channel 6 and is used to electrolyze the water flowing through the first water channel 6. The second water channel 7 is connected to the detergent chamber 201.

[0095] The clothing processing device of this embodiment supplies water to the first water channel 6 and the second water channel 7 through the water valve 4. The electrolysis device 3 is located in the first water channel 6 or in a water channel connected to the first water channel 6. The electrolysis device 3 electrolyzes the water entering the electrolysis device 3. The electrolyzed electrolyte enters the processing chamber 102. That is, the electrolysis device 3 can electrolyze the water before it enters the processing chamber 102, realizing flow-through electrolysis. The second water channel 7 is connected to the detergent chamber 201. The first water channel 6 and the second water channel 7 are independent of each other, realizing the synchronous and independent addition of detergent and electrolyte, improving electrolysis efficiency while ensuring addition efficiency.

[0096] In some embodiments, the water valve 4 is used to supply water at different flow rates to the first water path 6 and the second water path 7, with the water flow rate of the first water path 6 being less than that of the second water path 7. This less-than-normal flow rate in the first water path 6 extends the residence time of water within the electrolysis device 3, allowing for a more complete electrolysis reaction and improving the electrolysis efficiency of the device 3, thereby enhancing the garment treatment effect.

[0097] In this embodiment, the water flow rate of the first water channel 6 is set to be less than that of the second water channel 7. The electrolysis device 3 is located in the first water channel 6 with a low flow rate, and the detergent chamber 201 is connected to the second water channel 7 with a high flow rate, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency while ensuring the dispensing efficiency.

[0098] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first water passage 6 is disposed within the material box 2. By disposing at least a portion of the first water passage 6 within the material box 2, the internal space of the material box 2 can be utilized to form a part of the first water passage 6, reducing additional piping arrangements and improving structural compactness.

[0099] Furthermore, by forming part of the first water path 6 through the first liquid inlet channel 202 and the mounting cavity 2061 within the material box 2, additional piping is reduced, the space within the housing 1 is utilized more efficiently, and the layout rationality and structural compactness are improved. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second water path 7 is located within the material box 2. By at least a portion of the second water path 7 being located within the material box 2, the internal space of the material box 2 can be utilized to form part of the second water path 7, reducing additional piping and improving structural compactness.

[0100] Furthermore, the second liquid inlet channel 203 within the material box 2 can be used to form part of the second water path 7, reducing additional piping, improving structural compactness, and facilitating communication between the second water path 7 and the detergent chamber 201, thereby improving detergent dispensing efficiency. In some embodiments, the electrolysis device 3 includes a first electrode plate 321 and a second electrode plate 322 stacked in a first direction. The first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 are disposed within the electrolysis chamber 313. The length direction of the first electrode plate 321 and the length direction of the second electrode plate 322 are parallel to the front-back direction or form a preset angle with the front-back direction, wherein the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees. The first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 are disposed within the electrolysis chamber 313 and stacked in the first direction to form an electric field, thereby electrolyzing the water within the electrolysis chamber 313.

[0101] In this embodiment, by making the length direction of the first electrode plate 321 and the length direction of the second electrode plate 322 parallel to the front-back direction or at a preset angle to the front-back direction, the length directions of the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 can be consistent with the length direction of the electrolysis device 3, thereby increasing the effective contact area between the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 and the electrolyte, which is beneficial to improving the electrolysis efficiency of the electrolysis device 3.

[0102] Optionally, the preset angles are 1°, 3°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, and 45°. The length direction of the electrode can be parallel to the length direction of the electrolysis device 3.

[0103] In some embodiments, the first direction is parallel to the up-down direction or forms a preset angle with the up-down direction, wherein the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees.

[0104] Specifically, in this embodiment, by setting the first direction to be consistent with the up and down direction or having an angle between the first direction and the up and down direction, and stacking the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 in the first direction, the bubbles generated by the electrolysis reaction can quickly detach from the surface of the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 under the action of buoyancy, thereby reducing the residence time of the bubbles on the surface of the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 and improving the stability of the electrolysis reaction.

[0105] Optionally, the angle between the first direction and the up and down direction is 1°, 3°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 40°, or 45°.

[0106] Furthermore, the first direction is consistent with the vertical direction, that is, the first electrode plate 321 is located directly above the second electrode plate 322. The first connecting member 323 passes through the second electrode plate 322 and the first electrode plate 321 sequentially from bottom to top and then extends out of the electrolysis chamber 313. The second connecting member 324 passes through the second electrode plate 322 and the first electrode plate 321 sequentially from bottom to top and then extends out of the electrolysis chamber 313. The first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 extend in the length direction, that is, the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 are both horizontally arranged. This helps to reduce the impact of the water flowing in the electrolysis chamber 313 on the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322, and avoids deformation or even damage to the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 due to impact, which helps to improve the service life of the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322. It can also reduce the height of the electrolysis chamber 313, thereby reducing the overall height of the electrolysis device 3, so as to save the manufacturing material cost of the electrolysis device 3 and the space occupied in the height direction of the casing 1.

[0107] Furthermore, such as Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the stacking direction of the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 is designed to be vertical, that is, electrolysis is carried out in the area between the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 in the vertical direction. Then, water enters the electrolysis chamber 313 and flows from front to back, that is, it flows in the horizontal direction. The water directly enters the electrolysis area between the first electrode plate 3213 and the second electrode plate 322 in the vertical direction, which improves the efficiency of electrolysis and thus improves the cleaning effect of the clothing treatment equipment.

[0108] In some embodiments, the electrolysis apparatus 3 further includes a first connector 323 and a second connector 324. Both the first connector 323 and the second connector 324 pass through the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 along a first direction. One end of the first connector 323 extends out of the electrolysis cavity 313 to form a first terminal. The first connector 323 is in conductive contact with the first electrode plate 321. One end of the second connector 324 extends out of the electrolysis cavity 313 to form a second terminal. The second connector 324 is in conductive contact with the second electrode plate 322.

[0109] In this embodiment, the first connector 323 and the second connector 324 are both inserted through the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 along the first direction, which facilitates the installation of the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322. Moreover, one end of the first connector 323 extends out of the electrolysis chamber 313 and connects to the first terminal, and one end of the second connector 324 extends out of the electrolysis chamber 313 and connects to the second terminal. The first electrode plate 321 is energized through the conductive contact between the first connector 323 and the first electrode plate 321, and the second electrode plate 322 is energized through the conductive contact between the second connector 324 and the second electrode plate 322. Compared to the structure in related technologies that requires separate clamping and energizing parts, the electrolysis assembly 32 in this embodiment, through the provision of the first connector 323 and the second connector 324, achieves the simultaneous installation and fixation of the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322, while also energizing the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 respectively. This simplifies the structure of the electrolysis assembly 32, making it simpler and easier to install.

[0110] Specifically, such as Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the first direction is consistent with the up and down direction. The first electrode plate 321 is located above the second electrode plate 322. The first connector 323 passes through the second electrode plate 322 and the first electrode plate 321 from bottom to top and then extends out of the electrolysis chamber 313. The second connector 324 passes through the second electrode plate 322 and the first electrode plate 321 from bottom to top and then extends out of the electrolysis chamber 313.

[0111] By extending the upper end of the first connector 323 out of the electrolysis chamber 313 and connecting it to the first terminal, and extending the upper end of the second connector 324 out of the electrolysis chamber 313 and connecting it to the second terminal, the upper end of the first connector 323 and the first terminal, as well as the upper end of the second connector 324 and the second terminal, are prevented from contacting the water in the electrolysis chamber 313, thereby preventing short circuits caused by the impact of water flow and improving electrical safety.

[0112] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 32 further includes a proton exchange membrane 325 disposed between the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322, and at least one of the first electrode plates 321 and the second electrode plate 322 is provided with a through hole 326 extending along a first direction.

[0113] In this embodiment, a proton membrane 325 is provided between the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322. Since the proton membrane 325 is non-conductive and can transfer protons, it can prevent the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322 from short-circuiting, reduce the distance between the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322, thereby reducing energy consumption and improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0114] Specifically, such as Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, both the first connector 323 and the second connector 324 are inserted through the proton exchange membrane 325. The first electrode plate 321 is located above the proton exchange membrane 325, and the second electrode plate 322 is located below the proton exchange membrane 325. The proton exchange membrane 325 is used to separate the first electrode plate 321 and the second electrode plate 322.

[0115] When the electrolysis component 32 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 325. For example, hydrogen ions can migrate through the proton exchange membrane 325, resulting in high-concentration cation regions and high-concentration anion regions forming on both sides of the proton exchange membrane 325 in the first direction, respectively. When the first electrode plate 321 is set as the anode and the second electrode plate 322 is set 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 102 by the water flow. Ozone and hydroxyl radicals are used to sterilize and disinfect clothing and decolorize dyes, while hydrogen gas enters the interior of the clothing fibers, causing them to explode, be adsorbed, and float to the surface. This achieves the functions of sterilization, disinfection, and colorfastness prevention of clothing while improving the washing ratio of the clothing processing equipment.

[0116] In some embodiments, the electrolysis device 3 includes a housing 31 and an electrolysis assembly 32. An inlet 311, an outlet 312, and an electrolysis chamber 313 are all formed in the housing 31. At least a portion of the electrolysis assembly 32 is disposed within the electrolysis chamber 313. Since at least a portion of the electrolysis assembly 32 is disposed within the electrolysis chamber 313 and is used to electrolyze the water within the electrolysis chamber 313, the electrolysis assembly 32 can perform flow-through electrolysis of the water flowing through the electrolysis chamber 313, thereby improving electrolysis efficiency.

[0117] In some embodiments, at least one of the first electrode sheet 321 and the second electrode sheet 322 is provided with a through hole 326 extending in a first direction, so that the electrolyte entering the electrolysis chamber 313 can diffuse through the through hole 326 to the space between the electrode sheet and the proton exchange membrane 325.

[0118] In this embodiment, at least one of the first electrode plates 321 and the second electrode plate 322 is provided with a through hole 326 extending in the first direction, so that water in the electrolysis chamber 313 can diffuse between the electrode plate and the proton exchange membrane 325, so that the electrolysis reaction can continue and carry away the electrolysis products, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency.

[0119] Specifically, such as Figure 8 and Figure 5As shown, at least one of the first electrode sheet 321 and the second electrode sheet 322 is provided with a through hole 326 extending along the first direction. This can be understood as: the first electrode sheet 321 is provided with a through hole 326, or the second electrode sheet 322 is provided with a through hole 326, or both the first electrode sheet 321 and the second electrode sheet 322 are provided with a through hole 326.

[0120] Optionally, there may be one or more connecting holes 326, for example, there may be three connecting holes 326.

[0121] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 32 further includes a first insulating pad 3271 and a second insulating pad 3272. The first insulating pad 3271 is disposed between the first connector 323 and the second electrode plate 322 to electrically isolate the first connector 323 and the second electrode plate 322. The second insulating pad 3272 is disposed between the second connector 324 and the first electrode plate 321 to electrically isolate the second connector 324 and the first electrode plate 321.

[0122] In this embodiment, by providing a first insulating gasket 3271 between the first connector 323 and the second electrode plate 322, electrical isolation between the first connector 323 and the second electrode plate 322 is achieved, so that the first connector 323 is only electrically connected to the first electrode plate 321. By using a second insulating gasket 3272 between the second connector 324 and the first electrode plate 321, the second connector 324 is only electrically connected to the second electrode plate 322. This achieves electrical connection between the first connector 323 and the first electrode plate 321, as well as between the second connector 324 and the second electrode plate 322, ensuring the normal progress of the electrolysis reaction.

[0123] Optionally, the first insulating pad 3271 is located below the second insulating pad 3272.

[0124] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 32 further includes a first conductive pad 3273 and a second conductive pad 3274. The first conductive pad 3273 is arranged around the first connector 323 and is in electrical contact with the first electrode sheet 321. The second conductive pad 3274 is arranged around the second connector 324 and is in electrical contact with the second electrode sheet 322.

[0125] By providing the first conductive pad 3273 and the second conductive pad 3274, the contact area between the first connector 323 and the first electrode sheet 321 and the contact area between the second connector 324 and the second electrode sheet 322 are increased, thereby improving the conductivity between the first connector 323 and the first electrode sheet 321 and the conductivity between the second connector 324 and the second electrode sheet 322.

[0126] Optionally, the first conductive pad 3273 is located above the second conductive pad 3274.

[0127] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 32 further includes a first conductive end plate 3281, which is disposed on the side of the first electrode sheet 321 away from the second electrode sheet 322 and is electrically connected to the first electrode sheet 321 and the first connector 323. In this embodiment, a first conductive end plate 3281 is provided on the side of the first electrode plate 321 away from the second electrode plate 322, so that the first conductive end plate 3281 can evenly distribute the current to the first electrode plate 321, avoid local overload, and the first conductive end plate 3281 can disperse stress and protect the first electrode plate 321.

[0128] Optionally, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first conductive end plate 3281 is located above and attached to the first electrode plate 321. A low-resistance busbar is formed between the first conductive end plate 3281 and the first electrode plate 321, which helps to reduce resistance. For example, the first conductive end plate 3281 is a titanium plate. The high conductivity of titanium plate can improve the conductivity efficiency.

[0129] Optionally, the first conductive end plate 3281 is provided with a first connecting groove 32811 corresponding to the connecting hole 326, to ensure that the water in the electrolysis chamber 313 can diffuse between the first electrode plate 321 and the proton membrane 325.

[0130] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 32 further includes a second conductive end plate 3282, which is disposed on the side of the second electrode sheet 322 away from the first electrode sheet 321 and is electrically connected to the second electrode sheet 322 and the second connector 324.

[0131] In some embodiments, the electrolysis assembly 32 further includes a second conductive end plate 3282, which is disposed on the side of the second electrode sheet 322 away from the first electrode sheet 321 and is electrically connected to the second electrode sheet 322 and the second connector 324.

[0132] In this embodiment, by providing a second conductive end plate 3282 on the side of the second electrode plate 322 away from the first electrode plate 321, the second conductive end plate 3282 can evenly distribute the current to the second electrode plate 322, avoiding local overload. Moreover, the second conductive end plate 3282 can disperse stress and provide protection for the second electrode plate 322.

[0133] Optionally, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the second conductive end plate 3282 is located below and attached to the second electrode plate 322. A low-resistance busbar is formed between the second conductive end plate 3282 and the second electrode plate 322 to reduce resistance. For example, the second conductive end plate 3282 is a titanium plate. The high conductivity of titanium plate can improve conductivity efficiency.

[0134] Optionally, the second conductive end plate 3282 is provided with a second connecting groove 32821 corresponding to the connecting hole 326, to ensure that the water in the electrolysis chamber 313 can diffuse between the second electrode plate 322 and the proton membrane 325.

[0135] In some embodiments, the first connector 323 and the second connector 324 are both bolts. The electrolysis assembly 32 also includes a first nut 3291 and a second nut 3292. The first nut 3291 is fitted around the outer periphery of the first connector 323 to press the first conductive pad 3273 onto the first conductive end plate 3281. The second nut 3292 is fitted around the outer periphery of the second connector 324 to press the second insulating pad 3272 onto the first conductive end plate 3281.

[0136] In this embodiment, the threaded engagement between the first nut 3291 and the first connector 323 achieves a tight connection between the first conductive pad 3273, the first conductive end plate 3281, the first electrode plate 321, the proton exchange membrane 325, the second electrode plate 322, the second conductive end plate 3282, and the first insulating pad 3271. The threaded engagement between the second nut 3292 and the second connector 324 achieves a tight connection between the second insulating pad 3272, the first conductive end plate 3281, the first electrode plate 321, the proton exchange membrane 325, the second electrode plate 322, the second conductive end plate 3282, and the second conductive pad 3274, preventing misalignment under the impact of water flow and improving the structural stability of the electrolysis assembly 32.

[0137] In some embodiments, both the first insulating pad 3271 and the second insulating pad 3272 include a body portion 3275 and an annular flange portion 3276. The annular flange portion 3276 is connected to the body portion 3275. The body portion 3275 of the first insulating pad 3271 is sandwiched between the head of the first connector 323 and the second conductive end plate 3282. The annular flange portion 3276 of the first insulating pad 3271 surrounds the first connector 323, passes through the second conductive end plate 3282, and extends into the second electrode sheet 322. The body portion 3275 of the second insulating gasket 3272 is sandwiched between the second nut 3292 and the first conductive end plate 3281. The annular flange portion 3276 of the second insulating gasket 3272 surrounds the second connector 324 and extends through the first conductive end plate 3281 into the first electrode plate 321.

[0138] In this embodiment, the body portion 3275 of the first insulating pad 3271 abuts between the head of the first connector 323 and the second conductive end plate 3282 to electrically isolate the head of the first connector 323 from the second conductive end plate 3282 in a first direction. The annular flange portion 3276 of the first insulating pad 3271 surrounds the first connector 323 and extends through the second conductive end plate 3282 into the second electrode plate 322 to electrically isolate the first connector 323 from the second conductive end plate 3282 and from the second electrode plate 322 in the radial direction of the first connector 323, thereby achieving complete electrical isolation between the first connector 323 and the second electrode plate 322. By abutting the body portion 3275 of the second insulating gasket 3272 between the second nut 3292 and the first conductive end plate 3281, the second nut 3292 and the first conductive end plate 3281 are electrically isolated in a first direction. By surrounding the second connector 324 and passing through the first conductive end plate 3281 into the first electrode plate 321, the second connector 324 and the first conductive end plate 3281 are electrically isolated in the radial direction of the second connector 324, as well as the second connector 324 and the first electrode plate 321, thus achieving complete electrical isolation between the second connector 324 and the first electrode plate 321.

[0139] Specifically, such as Figure 9 As shown, the vertical dimension of the body portion 3275 is larger than that of the conductive pad in the vertical direction to ensure the insulating effect of the insulating pad. The annular flange portion 3276 of the first insulating pad 3271 extends from bottom to top through the second conductive end plate 3282 and into the second electrode plate 322. The annular flange portion 3276 of the second insulating pad 3272 extends from top to bottom through the first conductive end plate 3281 and into the first electrode plate 321.

[0140] In some embodiments, the housing 31 includes a first housing 314 and a second housing 315, which are connected to define an electrolysis chamber 313. A first connector 323 and a second connector 324 are connected to the first housing 314. The first housing 314 has a peripheral flange 3141 defining a receiving cavity 3142 on the side opposite to the second housing 315.

[0141] In this embodiment, by setting the housing 31 as a first housing 314 and a second housing 315, it is convenient to install the electrolysis assembly 32 inside the housing 31. By setting one end of the first connector 323 extending out of the electrolysis cavity 313 and one end of the second connector 324 extending out of the electrolysis cavity 313 inside the receiving cavity 3142, it is convenient to provide wiring space for the connection between the first terminal and the first connector 323 and the connection between the second terminal and the second connector 324, preventing accidental contact and external short circuit, and improving the reliability of the electrolysis device 3.

[0142] Specifically, such as Figures 2 to 8 As shown, the first shell 314 is located above the second shell 315, and the third inlet 311 and the third outlet 312 are located on the second shell 315. The upper side of the first shell 314 is provided with an outer peripheral flange 3141.

[0143] Optionally, the electrolysis device 3 further includes two sealing rings 34. One sealing ring 34 is fitted on the first connector 323 and seals with the first shell 314, and the other sealing ring 34 is fitted on the second connector 324 and seals with the first shell 314.

[0144] In some embodiments, at least one of the inner walls of the first shell 314 and the second shell 315 is provided with a baffle 316, the free end of which extends toward and is spaced apart from the adjacent electrode sheet. This baffle is used to direct the electrolyte in the electrolysis chamber 313 toward the connecting hole 326. By directing the water in the electrolysis chamber 313 toward the connecting hole 326 through the baffle 316, the water flow rate can be increased, thereby increasing the diffusion rate of water in the electrolysis chamber 313 to the space between the electrode sheet and the proton exchange membrane 325, further improving the electrolysis efficiency.

[0145] Specifically, such as Figures 4 to 8 As shown, at least one of the inner walls of the first shell 314 and the second shell 315 is provided with a baffle 316. This can be understood as the inner wall of the first shell 314 being provided with a baffle 316, or the inner wall of the second shell 315 being provided with a baffle 316, or both the inner walls of the first shell 314 and the second shell 315 being provided with baffles 316. In this embodiment, both the inner walls of the first shell 314 and the inner walls of the second shell 315 are provided with baffles 316. The baffles 316 extend in the vertical direction, and there are three connecting holes 326. One of the connecting holes 326 is arranged opposite to the other two connecting holes 326 in the vertical direction and is located between the other two connecting holes 326.

[0146] In some embodiments, the electrolysis device 3 further includes a third nut 331 and a fourth nut 332, wherein the third nut 331 is engaged with one end of the first connector 323 extending out of the electrolysis chamber 313 and the fourth nut 332 is engaged with one end of the second connector 324 extending out of the electrolysis chamber 313, so that the electrolysis assembly 32 is suspended in the electrolysis chamber 313 by the first connector 323 and the second connector 324.

[0147] The third nut 331 engages with one end of the first connector 323 extending out of the electrolysis chamber 313, and the fourth nut 332 engages with one end of the second connector 324 extending out of the electrolysis chamber 313, so that the electrolysis assembly 32 is suspended in the electrolysis chamber 313 by the first connector 323 and the second connector 324. The first shell 314 is provided with an outer peripheral flange 3141 defining the receiving cavity 3142 on the side opposite to the second shell 315. One end of the first connector 323 extending out of the electrolysis chamber 313, one end of the second connector 324 extending out of the electrolysis chamber 313, the third nut 331 and the fourth nut 332 are located in the receiving cavity 3142.

[0148] In this embodiment, the first connector 323 extends out of the electrolysis chamber 313 and engages with the third nut 331, and the second connector 324 extends out of the electrolysis chamber 313 and engages with the fourth nut 332, so as to suspend the electrolysis assembly 32 in the electrolysis chamber 313, avoid the electrolysis assembly 32 from contacting the inner wall surface of the housing 31, block stray current circuit, and thus extend the overall service life of the electrolysis device 3.

[0149] In some embodiments, the first electrode sheet 321 and the second electrode sheet 322 both include a substrate and a coating disposed on the substrate. The coating is disposed on both the surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet 321 facing the second electrode sheet 322 and the surface away from the second electrode sheet 322, or the coating is disposed only on the surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet 321 facing the second electrode sheet 322.

[0150] Specifically, in this embodiment, a coating is provided on both the surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet 321 facing the second electrode sheet 322 and the surface away from the second electrode sheet 322, or a coating is provided only on the surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet 321 facing the second electrode sheet 322. The coating reduces the charge transfer resistance and avoids substrate exposure, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the electrolysis assembly 32.

[0151] Optionally, the lower surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet 321 is provided with a coating. Since the upper surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet 321 is covered by the first conductive end plate 3281 and has no contact with the outside world, the upper surface of the substrate of the first electrode sheet 321 does not need to be provided with a coating, which helps to reduce manufacturing costs.

[0152] Optionally, the substrate of the first electrode 321 is a silicon substrate, and the coating of the first electrode 321 is a diamond coating.

[0153] In some embodiments, the substrate of the second electrode sheet 322 has a coating on both the surface facing the first electrode sheet 321 and the surface away from the first electrode sheet 321, or the substrate of the second electrode sheet 322 has a coating only on the surface facing the first electrode sheet 321.

[0154] Specifically, in this embodiment, a coating is provided on both the surface of the substrate of the second electrode sheet 322 facing the first electrode sheet 321 and the surface away from the first electrode sheet 321, or a coating is provided only on the surface of the substrate of the second electrode sheet 322 facing the first electrode sheet 321. The coating reduces the charge transfer resistance and avoids substrate exposure, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the electrolysis assembly 32.

[0155] Optionally, the upper surface of the substrate of the second electrode sheet 322 is provided with a coating. Since the lower surface of the substrate of the second electrode sheet 322 is covered by the second conductive end plate 3282 and has no contact with the outside world, the lower surface of the substrate of the second electrode sheet 322 does not need to be provided with a coating, which helps to reduce manufacturing costs.

[0156] Optionally, the substrate of the second electrode 322 is a silicon substrate, and the coating of the second electrode 322 is a diamond coating.

[0157] 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.

[0158] 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.

[0159] 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.

[0160] 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.

[0161] 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.

[0162] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Casing (1); Processing cylinder (101), the processing cylinder (101) is disposed inside the housing and has a processing cavity (102); Material box (2), the material box (2) is disposed in the housing and has a detergent chamber (201); Water valve (4), the water valve (4) is located on the housing; An electrolysis device (3) has an inlet (311), an outlet (312), and an electrolysis chamber (313). The inlet (311) and the outlet (312) are both connected to the electrolysis chamber (313). The inlet (311) is located at the end of the electrolysis device (3) away from the water valve (4). The outlet (312) is located at the end of the electrolysis device (3) adjacent to the water valve (4). The inlet (311) is connected to the water valve (4), and the outlet (312) is connected to the processing chamber (102).

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrolysis device (3) is located between the water valve (4) and the material box (2) in the front-back direction.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The direction of water flow in the electrolysis device (3) is parallel to the front-back direction or forms a preset angle with the front-back direction, wherein the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet (311) is located on one of the following surfaces of the electrolysis device (3): bottom surface, top surface, front surface, left side surface, and right side surface; and / or, The outlet (312) is located on one of the bottom, top, rear, left and right sides of the electrolysis device (3).

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inlet (311) and the outlet (312) are located on different sides of the electrolysis device (3).

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inlet (311) and the outlet (312) are located on the same side of the electrolysis device (3).

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet (311) is located on the bottom surface of the electrolysis device (3) and adjacent to the front end surface of the electrolysis device (3), and the outlet (312) is located on the left or right side of the electrolysis device (3) and adjacent to the rear end surface of the electrolysis device (3).

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The left side of the electrolysis device (3) is adjacent to the inner wall of the housing and connected to the inner wall of the housing (1), and the outlet (312) is located on the right side of the electrolysis device (3).

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting bracket (5), which is located on the inner wall of the housing, and the electrolysis device (3) is located on the mounting bracket (5).

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (5) is detachably connected to the housing (1).

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (5) has a connecting part (51) and a mounting part (52) connected to each other. The connecting part (51) is connected to the housing (1), and the mounting part (52) is used to mount the electrolysis device (3).

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The mounting part (52) is lower than the connecting part (51).

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The top of the inner wall of the housing (1) has a flange (103), and the connecting part (51) is connected to the flange (103).

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The mounting part (52) has a clearance part (521) for clearing the inlet (311) and outlet (312) of the electrolysis device (3).

15. The garment processing equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (5) includes a first plate (53), a second plate (54) and a third plate (55). The second plate (54) extends vertically. The first plate (53) extends from the upper end of the second plate (54) toward the inner wall of the housing (1). The third plate (55) extends from the lower end of the second plate (54) in a direction away from the inner wall of the housing (1). At least one of the first plate (53) and the second plate (54) forms the connecting portion (51), and the third plate forms the mounting portion (52).

16. The garment processing equipment according to claim 15, characterized in that, The second plate (51) has a first snap-fit ​​portion (541), and the inner wall surface of the housing is provided on the second snap-fit ​​portion. The first snap-fit ​​portion (541) and the second snap-fit ​​portion are snap-fitted together.

17. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first water path (6) and a second water path (7), which are independent of each other. The inlet of the first water path (6) and the inlet of the second water path (7) are both connected to the water valve (4), and both the first water path (6) and the second water path (7) are connected to the processing chamber (102). The electrolysis device is located in the first water channel (6) and is used to electrolyze the water flowing through the first water channel (6). The second water channel (7) is connected to the detergent chamber (201).

18. The garment processing equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that, The water valve (4) is used to supply water with different flow rates to the first water path (6) and the second water path (7), with the water flow rate of the first water path (6) being less than that of the second water path (7).

19. The garment processing equipment according to claim 17, characterized in that, At least a portion of the first water channel (6) is provided in the material box (2); and / or, At least a portion of the second water channel (7) is located in the material box (2).

20. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrolysis device (3) includes a first electrode plate (321) and a second electrode plate (322) stacked in a first direction. The first electrode plate (321) and the second electrode plate (322) are disposed in the electrolysis chamber (313). The length direction of the first electrode plate (321) and the length direction of the second electrode plate (322) are parallel to the front-back direction or form a preset angle with the front-back direction, wherein the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees; and / or, The first direction is parallel to the vertical direction or forms a preset angle with the vertical direction, wherein the preset angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 45 degrees.

21. The garment processing equipment according to claim 20, characterized in that, The electrolysis device (3) further includes a first connector (323) and a second connector (324). The first connector (323) and the second connector (324) both pass through the first electrode plate (321) and the second electrode plate (322) along the first direction. One end of the first connector (323) extends out of the electrolysis chamber (313) to form a first terminal. The first connector (323) is in conductive contact with the first electrode plate (321). One end of the second connector (324) extends out of the electrolysis chamber (313) to form a second terminal. The second connector (324) is in conductive contact with the second electrode plate (322).

22. The garment processing equipment according to claim 20, characterized in that, The electrolysis assembly (32) further includes a proton membrane (325), which is disposed between the first electrode sheet (321) and the second electrode sheet (322). At least one of the first electrode sheet (321) and the second electrode sheet (322) is provided with a through hole (326) extending along the first direction.

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