A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of clothes processing equipment, including box and the cylinder assembly being mounted in the inside of the box, form accommodating cavity on the box or cylinder assembly, the accommodating cavity is used to hold ink cartridge, the ink cartridge is preloaded with detergent.The utility model provides a kind of clothes processing equipment of new use ink cartridge, so that the accommodating cavity of accommodating ink cartridge and box or cylinder assembly integrated die casting molding, avoid the adverse effects of the vibration of roller to the assembly structure of ink cartridge, simplify assembly structure, reduce the use of screw and other connecting parts, and when accommodating cavity and cylinder assembly integrated, reduce the leakage point possibly caused by water pipe joint, sealing ring etc., improve the use stability and reliability of clothes processing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Cartridge-type washing machines pre-fill special detergent or cleaning fluid into replaceable cartridges, which are inserted into the dispensing area like replacing an ink cartridge. The complex connection structure between the dispensing area and the casing or drum assembly leads to numerous assembly steps on the production line, resulting in low efficiency, high labor costs, and, under long-term use and water pressure, these connection points are prone to leakage. This is especially true during high-speed spin-drying, when the washing machine generates significant centrifugal force, potentially exacerbating vibration and noise, further increasing the risk of leakage and affecting product reliability. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a garment processing device that solves the issue of complex assembly structure of the dispensing part in existing garment processing devices that use ink cartridges.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] A garment processing device includes a housing and a cylindrical assembly installed inside the housing, with a receiving cavity formed on the housing or the cylindrical assembly for holding an ink cartridge pre-filled with detergent.

[0006] Furthermore, a limiting groove is provided within the receiving cavity, the size of which is adapted to at least one side or bottom surface of the ink cartridge. This forms a structure in which the ink cartridge and the receiving cavity fit tightly together, preventing the ink cartridge from shaking or shifting inside the receiving cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, the receiving cavity is formed as a cavity with at least a front opening, through which the ink cartridge is inserted. This facilitates ink cartridge installation.

[0008] Furthermore, the receiving cavity includes at least two sub-cavities for placing the ink cartridges. Each sub-cavity has a corresponding through hole, and a partition rib is formed between adjacent sub-cavities. The partition ribs separate multiple adjacent sub-cavities, facilitating the simultaneous installation of multiple ink cartridges and preventing interference between different ink cartridges.

[0009] Furthermore, the through hole is connected to the pump assembly via an inlet pipe, and the through hole is matched with the washing liquid outlet of the ink cartridge.

[0010] Furthermore, the receiving cavity is formed at the bottom of the housing and extends along the depth direction of the cylindrical assembly.

[0011] Furthermore, the receiving cavity is formed on the inner top of the housing and extends along the depth direction of the cylindrical assembly.

[0012] Furthermore, the housing and the receiving cavity are integral die-cast structures.

[0013] Furthermore, the receiving cavity is formed on the upper part of the cylindrical assembly, and a liquid inlet is formed on the cylindrical wall of the cylindrical assembly, with the receiving cavity formed around the liquid inlet.

[0014] Furthermore, the receiving cavity is formed above or to the side of the cylinder wall.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the garment processing equipment described in this utility model has the following advantages:

[0016] Compared with the existing technology where the receiving cavity is assembled separately, this utility model provides a brand-new garment processing device using ink cartridges. The receiving cavity and the housing or cylinder assembly for the ink cartridge are integrally die-cast, which improves the elongation after fracture, tensile strength, yield strength, and durability of the molded connection parts of the receiving cavity and the housing or cylinder assembly. It avoids the adverse effects of roller vibration on the assembly structure of the ink cartridge, simplifies the assembly structure, reduces the use of connecting parts such as screws, and reduces potential leakage points such as water pipe joints and sealing rings when the receiving cavity and cylinder assembly are integrally molded, thus improving the stability and reliability of the garment processing device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an axial view of the receiving cavity formed in the lower part of the box body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the receiving cavity formed in the lower part of the box body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an axial view of the receiving cavity formed on the upper part of the box body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a front view of the receiving cavity formed on the cylindrical assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the receiving cavity according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 1-Box body, 11-Top frame, 12-Rear plate, 13-Bottom frame, 14-Vertical beam, 2-Cylinder assembly, 3-Accommodation cavity, 31-Sub-cavity, 311-Limiting groove, 32-Through hole, 33-Separating rib, 34-Rear baffle, 35-Bottom plate, 4-Motor fixing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Without conflict, the technical features of the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. A brief explanation of the orientations involved in the following specific embodiments is provided: The directions or positional relationships indicated by "front," "rear," "up," "down," "left," "right," "top," and "bottom" mentioned in the embodiments refer to the orientation or positional relationships shown in the normal operating state of the drum washing machine. The term "on..." means directly or indirectly supported by an element. The term "connected" means that two parts are directly or indirectly fixed or attached to each other through an intermediate structure, or that two parts are integrally formed. The term "set up" means that another structure is formed or connected to a certain element.

[0025] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a garment processing device includes a housing 1 and a cylindrical assembly 2, wherein the cylindrical assembly 2 is installed inside the housing 1. A receiving cavity 3 is formed on the housing 1 or the cylindrical assembly 2. The receiving cavity 3 and the housing 1 or the cylindrical assembly 2 are integrally die-cast. The receiving cavity 3 is used to hold an ink cartridge, which is pre-filled with detergent. Compared with the existing structure in which the receiving cavity is assembled separately, this application simplifies the assembly structure by integrally die-casting the receiving cavity and the housing or cylindrical assembly, reducing the use of connecting parts such as screws. Furthermore, when the receiving cavity and the cylindrical assembly are integrally formed, potential leakage points such as water pipe joints and sealing rings are reduced, improving the stability and reliability of the garment processing device.

[0026] The front side of the receiving cavity 3 is formed as a cavity with at least a front opening, and the ink cartridge is inserted into the receiving cavity 3 through the front opening. The receiving cavity 3 can also be configured as a receiving cavity structure with openings on both the front and top, with the ink cartridge installed into the receiving cavity 3 from the top, and the front opening facilitating fine-tuning of the ink cartridge's position.

[0027] A limiting groove 311 is provided inside the receiving cavity 3. The shape and size of the limiting groove 311 are adapted to at least one outer surface of the ink cartridge. For example, the side and / or bottom surface of the ink cartridge can match the shape and size of the limiting groove 311, forming a structure in which the ink cartridge and the receiving cavity fit tightly, preventing the ink cartridge from shaking or misaligning inside the receiving cavity. Furthermore, the bottom and / or outer surface of the ink cartridge can be configured to match the shape and size of the limiting groove 311. For example, when the ink cartridge is a round bottle-shaped structure, the limiting groove 311 can be configured as an arc-shaped cavity; when the ink cartridge is a square bottle-shaped structure, the limiting groove 311 can be configured as a rectangular cavity. Alternatively, the limiting groove 311 can also be configured as a structure with a hollowed-out bottom surface, as long as it can provide support for the ink cartridge.

[0028] As one embodiment, the receiving cavity 3 can be configured to include multiple sub-cavities 31, for example, at least two sub-cavities 31, arranged in parallel. Each sub-cavity 31 is used to install an ink cartridge, and a partition rib 33 is provided between adjacent sub-cavities 31 to separate them. Specifically, the bottom plate 35 of the receiving cavity 3 forms the bottom surface of the sub-cavities 31, and the bottom plate 35 has multiple parallel recesses. Adjacent recesses are separated by partition ribs 33, and each recess and the partition ribs on both sides form a limiting groove 311 for installing ink cartridges, facilitating the simultaneous installation of multiple ink cartridges. Each sub-cavity 31 is provided with a corresponding through hole 32, which cooperates with the washing liquid outlet on the corresponding ink cartridge to discharge the washing liquid inside the ink cartridge. Specifically, an inlet pipe is connected to the through hole 32, and the through hole 32 is connected to a pump assembly through the inlet pipe. The pump assembly pumps the washing liquid inside the ink cartridge to the designated cartridge assembly 2.

[0029] A rear baffle 34 is formed on the rear side of the receiving cavity 3. Multiple through holes 32 are provided on the rear baffle 34. Each through hole 32 corresponds to a corresponding sub-cavity 31. The through holes 32 and the partition ribs 33 cooperate to limit and guide the installation of the ink cartridge, so as to avoid misalignment of the ink cartridge and affect the normal discharge of the washing liquid.

[0030] In one preferred embodiment, the sub-cavities 31 can be configured as multiple sub-cavities 31 with different lengths in the front-to-back direction to accommodate ink cartridges of different lengths. Furthermore, the multiple sub-cavities 31 can also be configured as multiple sub-cavities 31 with different widths in the left-to-right direction to accommodate ink cartridges of different thicknesses. Overall, this allows the sub-cavities 31 to accommodate ink cartridges of different sizes and capacities, facilitating the selection of different sized ink cartridges based on actual needs and washing capacity. Figure 5As shown, when the cavity 3 contains two longer sub-cavities 31 and one shorter sub-cavity 31, the rear baffle 34 is also set as a zigzag structure. That is, the setting position of the rear baffle 34 is adapted to the length of the sub-cavities 31, so that the through hole 32 is set to correspond with the ink cartridge, and at the same time, it can also play a role in fixing and engaging the ink cartridge.

[0031] The housing 1 includes a top frame 11, a rear plate 12, a bottom frame 13, and vertical beams 14. The top frame 11 is located at the very top of the housing 1, and the bottom frame 13 is located at the very bottom of the housing 1. The top frame 11 and the bottom frame 13 are connected by the vertical beams 14. The rear plate 12 is formed between the two vertical beams 14 on the periphery. A cylindrical assembly 2 is installed on the front side of the rear plate 12, and the upper part of the cylindrical assembly 2 is suspended on the top frame 11. The receiving cavity 3 of the above structure is formed inside the top frame 11 or inside the bottom frame 13 of the housing 1, or it can be formed inside the middle part of the housing 1. This facilitates the integral die-casting of the housing 1 and the receiving cavity 3. Preferably, when the overall height of the housing 1 is 500~1400mm, the receiving cavity 3 can be formed inside the top frame 11 or the bottom frame; when the overall height of the housing 1 is 1200~1800mm, the receiving cavity 3 can be formed inside the middle part of the housing 1, and the receiving cavity 3 is formed inside the front vertical beam 14. The receiving cavity 3 extends along the depth direction of the cylinder assembly 2, and the front side of the receiving cavity 3 is set as an open structure. This facilitates the user to remove and replace the ink cartridge.

[0032] Alternatively, the enclosure 1 may also include side panels and a top panel structure, both of which are plate-like structures and are integrally die-cast with the enclosure 1. Alternatively, the enclosure 1 may be an integrally die-cast frame structure, with the side panels and top panel fixedly connected to the frame structure in the form of sheet metal wall panels.

[0033] Furthermore, the interior of the housing 1 is designed with an unobstructed structure along the front-to-back direction, facilitating demolding of the integrally die-cast housing 1. Preferably, the inner and outer sides of the sidewalls of the receiving cavity 3 are designed with smooth surfaces, and the bottom surface of the receiving cavity 3 is also designed with a smooth surface in the front-to-back direction, to avoid jamming during demolding and thus affecting product quality.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment of this utility model, the receiving cavity 3 can also be formed on top of the cylindrical assembly 2. Specifically, the receiving cavity 3 can be formed on the upper or side upper part of the cylindrical wall of the cylindrical assembly 2, and the receiving cavity 3 communicates with the interior of the cylindrical assembly 2. Since the receiving cavity and the cylindrical wall of the cylindrical assembly are a single die-cast metal component without connection points, the leakage points that may be caused by water pipe joints, sealing rings, etc. in the traditional method are completely eliminated, and the receiving cavity is not constrained by the fixed box body, which greatly improves the reliability and service life of the product.

[0035] Specifically, a liquid inlet is formed on the wall of the drum assembly 2, and the receiving cavity 3 is formed around the liquid inlet. The integrally die-cast metal outer drum thus possesses extremely high rigidity and strength, effectively suppressing vibration and noise generated during high-speed spin-drying, improving product quality and user experience. The upper wall of the drum assembly forms the lower wall of the receiving cavity 3. A limiting groove 311 is also provided inside the receiving cavity 3. The limiting groove 311 is horizontally positioned, and its shape matches the shape of the ink cartridge. The liquid inlet is formed at the lower part of the limiting groove 311, located on the drum wall. The washing liquid from the ink cartridge is pumped by the pump assembly into the space below the limiting groove 311 inside the receiving cavity 3, and then enters the drum assembly 2 through the liquid inlet.

[0036] When the receiving cavity 3 is formed on the cylinder assembly 2, the cylinder assembly is an outer cylinder, and the inner cylinder is installed inside the outer cylinder. The space formed by the outer cylinder is used to install the inner cylinder and hold washing water. The axial bottom of the inner cylinder is rotatably connected to the axial bottom of the outer cylinder, and the inner cylinder can rotate relative to the outer cylinder.

[0037] The overall height of the drum assembly is h0, the height of the receiving cavity 3 (i.e., the distance from the top of the receiving cavity to the liquid inlet) is h1, and the height of the outer drum 1 (i.e., the diameter of the outer drum) is h2, where h0 < h1 + h2. This design avoids making the final washing machine too large while ensuring that the receiving cavity 3 is located at a position and height that is easily accessible to the user.

[0038] An open section is formed at the axial bottom of the outer cylinder. The depth of the outer cylinder is greater than the depth of the inner cylinder, where the depth of the inner cylinder is the length of the inner cylinder's cylindrical wall surface excluding the door seal. The inner cylinder is inserted into the outer cylinder through this open section. A motor fixing plate 4 is also provided at the axial bottom of the outer cylinder, and the motor fixing plate 4 is installed at this open section. The outer cylinder and the motor fixing plate 4 can be connected by threads or connectors. For example, the motor fixing plate 4 and the outer cylinder can be threaded together, that is, one of them has an external thread and the other has an internal thread. The two are connected by rotating through the internal and external threads, making the motor fixing plate 4 and the outer cylinder detachable, facilitating subsequent after-sales maintenance and cleaning. The motor fixing plate 4 and the outer cylinder can also be welded together, eliminating the need for a waterproof gasket between them while ensuring a sufficient sealing effect.

[0039] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, It includes a housing (1) and a cylindrical assembly (2) installed inside the housing (1), forming a receiving cavity (3) on the housing or cylindrical assembly, the receiving cavity (3) being used to hold an ink cartridge, the ink cartridge being pre-filled with detergent.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cavity (3) is provided with a limiting groove (311), the size of which is adapted to at least one side or bottom of the ink cartridge.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (3) is formed as a cavity with at least a front opening, and the ink cartridge is inserted into the receiving cavity (3) through the front opening.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (3) includes at least two sub-cavities (31), which are used to place the ink cartridge. Each sub-cavity (31) is provided with a corresponding through hole (32), and a partition rib (33) is formed between two adjacent sub-cavities (31).

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The through hole (32) is connected to the pump assembly through the liquid inlet pipe, and the through hole (32) is matched with the washing liquid outlet of the ink cartridge.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (3) is formed at the bottom of the box body (1) and extends along the depth direction of the cylindrical assembly (2).

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (3) is formed on the top inner side of the box body (1) and extends along the depth direction of the cylindrical assembly (2).

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (1) and the receiving cavity (3) are integral die-cast structures.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (3) is formed on the upper part of the cylindrical assembly (2), and an inlet is formed on the cylindrical wall of the cylindrical assembly (2), and the receiving cavity (3) is formed around the inlet.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (3) is formed above or to the side of the cylindrical wall.

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