A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of clothes processing equipment, including upper accommodating cavity, lower accommodating cavity, the upper accommodating cavity, the lower accommodating cavity respectively accommodate corresponding inner barrel in;Valve, the valve can control the upper accommodating cavity with the lower accommodating cavity conduction or close;Through the clothes processing equipment of the utility model, the setting of the internal structure of washing machine can be optimized, the power consumption and water consumption in the operation process of washing machine are reduced, and then washing cost is reduced, and the use satisfaction of user is improved.

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] As a type of clothing processing equipment, drum washing machines, when designed with multiple internal chambers, tend to consume more water and electricity during operation, leading to higher washing costs.

[0003] Therefore, it is of great significance to study how to optimize the internal structure of washing machines, reduce water and electricity consumption during operation, and lower washing costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose a clothing processing device to solve the problem of high water and electricity consumption in existing multi-tub washing machines; thereby optimizing the internal structure of the washing machine, reducing the power and water consumption during operation, thereby reducing laundry costs and improving user satisfaction.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model relates to a garment processing device, including an upper receiving cavity and a lower receiving cavity, wherein the upper receiving cavity and the lower receiving cavity respectively accommodate corresponding inner tubs; and a valve, wherein the valve can control the upper receiving cavity and the lower receiving cavity to be connected or closed.

[0007] Furthermore, the upper receiving cavity includes a drain outlet, which can guide the water in the upper receiving cavity out of the receiving cavity.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper and lower receiving cavities are connected by a connecting tube.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper cavity and the lower cavity are an integral structure, and the upper cavity and the lower cavity have a contact surface. The contact surface has a through hole, through which water in the upper cavity can flow into the lower cavity.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper cavity and the lower cavity are integrally die-cast into a single structure.

[0011] Furthermore, two cavities are provided in the upper cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, the two upper cavities are integrated into a single structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the two upper cavities are integrally die-cast into a single structure.

[0014] Furthermore, the two upper cavities and the lower cavities are an integral structure, and both the two upper cavities and the lower cavities have contact surfaces. The contact surfaces have through holes, through which water in the two upper cavities can flow into the lower cavities.

[0015] Furthermore, the two upper receiving cavities and the lower receiving cavity are integrally die-cast into a single structure.

[0016] Furthermore, the valve can adjust the opening degree of the connection between the upper receiving cavity and the lower receiving cavity.

[0017] Furthermore, both the upper and lower accommodating cavities have shock-absorbing brackets on their outer sides. The two ends of the shock-absorbing brackets are connected to the outer sides of the mounting plates of the upper and lower accommodating cavities, respectively, and the other end of the shock-absorbing brackets is connected to the bottom of the housing through a damper.

[0018] Furthermore, the shock absorber bracket consists of a transverse bracket and a longitudinal bracket. One end of the transverse bracket is connected to the outside of the mounting plate of the lower cavity through the longitudinal bracket, and the other end of the transverse bracket is connected to the bottom of the housing through a damper. The other end of the transverse bracket is connected to the outside of the mounting plate of the upper cavity.

[0019] Furthermore, at least four horizontal and four vertical supports should be provided.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the garment processing device of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0021] By configuring the aforementioned device, the internal structure of the washing machine can be optimized, reducing power and water consumption during operation, thereby lowering laundry costs and improving user satisfaction. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which constitute a part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the utility model are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cavity structure;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the cavity and the shock absorber bracket;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the equipment housing cavity and the drainage pipe;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the inner barrel structure.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10, bearing housing; 11, upper receiving cavity; 111, drain outlet; 112, through hole; 113, drain pipe; 12, lower receiving cavity; 2, inner barrel; 21, drive shaft; 3, valve; 4, shock absorber bracket; 41, transverse bracket; 42, longitudinal bracket; 43, mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The inventive concepts of this disclosure will be described below using terminology commonly used by those skilled in the art to convey the essence of their work to others skilled in the art. However, these inventive concepts may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] This embodiment is for clothing processing equipment. Similar to conventional clothing processing equipment, the overall structure consists of a box, an outer shell, and a motor.

[0032] To address the issues of high water and electricity consumption in existing multi-tub washing machines, this embodiment proposes a clothing processing device, including an upper receiving cavity 11 and a lower receiving cavity 12, each accommodating a corresponding inner tub 2; a valve 3, capable of controlling the connection or closure of the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12; at least one upper receiving cavity 11 is provided. The volume of the upper receiving cavity 11 is smaller than the volume of the lower receiving cavity 12.

[0033] By configuring the aforementioned device, the internal structure of the washing machine can be optimized, reducing power and water consumption during operation, thereby lowering laundry costs and improving user satisfaction. Furthermore, the multiple upper receiving cavities 11 effectively enhance the washing machine's multi-functional zone processing capabilities. In addition, the coordinated arrangement of different receiving cavities increases the flexibility of their placement within the garment processing equipment, thus effectively improving the utilization rate of the internal space.

[0034] The upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are integrally die-cast / injection molded. Bearing seats 10 are formed at the rear ends of both the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12. The drive shaft 21 of the corresponding inner barrel 2 of the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 passes through the bearing seat 10 and is connected to the corresponding motor. The upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are either open or closed. The bearing seat 10 is located at the center of the rear end plate of the receiving cavity; a mounting plate 43 is formed on the outer side of the rear end of the bearing seat 10.

[0035] By incorporating multiple receiving cavities, the machine can meet the needs of different customers and enable multi-tub partitioned washing, thus achieving multiple uses in one machine. The integrated die-casting / injection molding of the different receiving cavities effectively improves the structural stability between them, ensures the rigidity of the connection between them, and makes the compressive strength at the connection between the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 higher than the compressive strength of parts farther from the connection.

[0036] The upper receiving cavity 11 includes a drain outlet 111, which guides water from the upper receiving cavity 11 out of the receiving cavity. The shape of the drain outlet 111 is configured as needed. The drain outlet 111 is located on the side wall of the upper receiving cavity 11, and its specific position is configured as needed. The drain outlet 111 communicates with the outside of the housing through a drain pipe 113.

[0037] The drain outlet 111 allows water inside the upper cavity 11 to be discharged normally through the drain pipe 113, thus making the equipment more functional.

[0038] Preferably, the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected by a connecting pipe. The two ends of the connecting pipe are connected to the corresponding through holes 112 of the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12, respectively. When the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected by a connecting pipe, each of the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 is provided with an independent through hole 112.

[0039] Connecting the upper cavity 11 and the lower cavity 12 via the connecting pipe facilitates the installation of the valve 3 and enhances the flexibility of the connection between the upper cavity 11 and the lower cavity 12. This allows for flexible equipment configuration to meet the requirements of different customers.

[0040] The upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are integral structures, and the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 have a contact surface. The contact surface has a through hole 112, through which water in the upper receiving cavity 11 can flow into the lower receiving cavity 12. The upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are integrally die-cast into a single structure.

[0041] By setting the contact surface between the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12, the connection complexity between different receiving cavities can be effectively simplified, which in turn helps to shorten the conduction path between the two receiving cavities and improves the overall stability of the equipment structure.

[0042] Preferably, two upper receiving cavities 11 are provided. The two upper receiving cavities 11 are an integral structure. The two upper receiving cavities 11 are integrally die-cast into an integral structure.

[0043] By setting up two upper cavities 11, the utilization rate of the space inside the cabinet can be improved, and the multi-zone function of the equipment can also be enhanced, thereby improving the user's ease of use.

[0044] Preferably, two upper receiving cavities 11 are provided. The two upper receiving cavities 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are an integral structure. The two upper receiving cavities 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 all have contact surfaces, and the contact surfaces have through holes 112, allowing water in the two upper receiving cavities 11 to flow into the lower receiving cavity 12 through the through holes 112. The two upper receiving cavities 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are integrally die-cast into an integral structure.

[0045] By providing two upper receiving cavities 11, the internal space of the equipment can be utilized to the greatest extent without affecting the equipment height, thereby improving the compactness of the internal structure, aesthetics, and strength. The through-holes 112 on the contact surface ensure that water from the upper receiving cavity 11 can selectively flow into the lower receiving cavity 12, thus achieving water conservation under certain circumstances.

[0046] Preferably, valve 3 can adjust the opening degree of the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12.

[0047] By adjusting the opening of valve 3 between the upper and lower receiving chambers 11 and 12, the accuracy of the equipment's control over the direction and velocity of water flow in the different internal chambers can be effectively enhanced. This allows for controllable flow of water between the two chambers located vertically, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the equipment. It also prevents the accidental entry of wastewater and ensures the equipment's versatility, thus expanding its applicability.

[0048] Preferably, both the upper cavity 11 and the lower cavity 12 have shock-absorbing brackets 4 on their outer sides. The two ends of the shock-absorbing brackets 4 are connected to the outer sides of the mounting plates 43 of the upper cavity 11 and the lower cavity 12, respectively. The other end of the shock-absorbing brackets 4 is connected to the bottom of the housing through a damper.

[0049] By setting up the shock-absorbing bracket 4, the weight of the washing machine can be greatly reduced. The setting up the shock-absorbing bracket 4 can also reduce a large number of frame support structures, which helps to enhance the operational stability of the washing machine's internal cavity.

[0050] The shock absorber bracket 4 consists of a transverse bracket 41 and a longitudinal bracket 42. One end of the transverse bracket 41 is connected to the outside of the mounting plate 43 of the lower receiving cavity 12 through the longitudinal bracket 42. The other end of the transverse bracket 41 is connected to the bottom of the housing through a damper, and the other end of the transverse bracket 41 is connected to the outside of the mounting plate 43 of the upper receiving cavity 11. At least four transverse brackets 41 and four longitudinal brackets 42 are provided.

[0051] The coordinated arrangement of the transverse support 41 and the longitudinal support 42 helps to enhance the stability of the device, ensure the rigidity and strength of the connection between the mounting plates 43 at the rear end of the multi-cavity, and also helps to reduce the vibration during the operation of the multi-cavity and reduce the noise generated during the operation of the multi-cavity.

[0052] A control method for a garment processing device, the method being applied to the garment processing device, the garment processing device including an upper receiving cavity 11 and a lower receiving cavity 12, the upper receiving cavity 11 including a washing mode and a rinsing mode; the control method for the garment processing device includes:

[0053] In response to the need for water to enter the lower receiving cavity 12, the washing mode of the upper receiving cavity 11 is obtained; in response to the state of the upper receiving cavity 11 being in the state of waiting to enter the washing mode or the rinsing state, the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected.

[0054] By implementing the aforementioned method, the operational stability of the equipment can be effectively improved, and the complexity of the equipment control method can be simplified. When the lower receiving chamber 12 needs water, by detecting whether the upper receiving chamber 11 is in a washing or rinsing state and connecting the two receiving chambers, water resources can be shared and reused. Specifically, the rinsing drain of the upper receiving chamber 11 carries a small amount of detergent solvent, which can be used by the lower receiving chamber 12 during washing. The small amount of detergent solvent it contains can increase the detergent solvent content during washing in the lower receiving chamber 12, thereby saving water and improving the washing effect or saving detergent. If the lower receiving chamber 12 needs rinsing water, although the non-first rinsing drain of the upper receiving chamber 11 contains detergent solvent of different concentrations, the detergent solvent content in the non-first rinsing drain is lower than that in the lower receiving chamber 12. Therefore, it can be used for rinsing in the lower receiving chamber 12, thereby saving water resources and reducing overall energy consumption.

[0055] When the lower receiving cavity 12 needs water intake, it includes washing water intake and rinsing water intake; in response to the lower receiving cavity 12 needing washing water intake, the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected.

[0056] By directly connecting the two chambers when the lower chamber 12 needs washing water, the lower chamber 12 can use the rinsing drain from the upper chamber 11, thus avoiding repeated water intake and saving water. The concentration of the washing solvent in the rinsing drain varies depending on the number of rinsing cycles. The rinsing drain from the upper chamber 11 at different cycles can all be used by the lower chamber 12 during washing. The non-first rinsing drain from the upper chamber 11 contains a lower concentration of washing solvent and can be used by the lower chamber 12 during rinsing. This also reduces the operating frequency of the water pump or inlet valve, extending the equipment's lifespan.

[0057] When the lower receiving cavity 12 needs to be rinsed and filled with water, it responds to the state of the upper receiving cavity 11 being ready to enter the washing mode, thus connecting the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12.

[0058] When the lower receiving chamber 12 needs rinsing water, if the upper receiving chamber 11 is about to enter the washing mode, the two receiving chambers are connected, allowing the pre-treated water (i.e., the water stored during scheduled washing) in the upper receiving chamber 11 to be used for rinsing, reducing the consumption of fresh water. This improves water utilization and optimizes the timing of the washing process.

[0059] The rinsing state of the upper receiving cavity 11 is a non-first rinse state. The first rinse state refers to the initial rinsing state after the washing cycle ends. In the first rinse state, water is introduced to rinse away a large amount of detergent from the clothes, and then the water is drained to complete the first rinse. Non-first rinse states refer to other rinsing states that occur after the first rinse state.

[0060] Since the first rinse usually contains more detergent residue, limiting the rinsing state to non-first rinse means that the water used is relatively clean. This makes the water quality more suitable for washing or rinsing when it is channeled to the lower receiving chamber 12. Furthermore, since the detergent solvent content in the non-first rinse drainage is lower than that in the lower receiving chamber 12, it can also be used for water intake in the rinsing state of the lower receiving chamber 12. This improves the safety and effectiveness of water reuse and avoids cross-contamination.

[0061] The state of the upper receiving cavity 11 to enter the washing mode is when the upper receiving cavity 11 is in the weighing state or the scheduled washing state.

[0062] By clearly defining the state to be entered into the washing mode (such as weighing or scheduled washing), water resource sharing can be planned in advance during the equipment preparation stage. After connection, the pre-stored water in the upper receiving cavity 11 or measurement data can be used in advance to optimize the timing of water intake, reduce waiting time, and improve the equipment response speed and ease of use.

[0063] In response to the need for washing water intake in the lower receiving cavity 12, the washing mode of the upper receiving cavity 11 is obtained. In response to the state of the upper receiving cavity 11 being ready to enter the washing mode or not being the first rinse and draining, the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected.

[0064] When the lower chamber 12 needs washing water, the upper chamber 11 is in a ready-to-wash state. By connecting the two chambers, the lower chamber 12 can directly use the washing water from the upper chamber 11, thus achieving rapid water intake for the lower chamber 12. If the upper chamber 11 is in a non-first-rinse drainage state, connecting the two chambers allows the lower chamber 12 to directly use the non-first-rinse drainage from the upper chamber 11 for washing. This not only saves fresh water but also reduces wastewater discharge, achieving water resource recycling and lowering washing costs.

[0065] In the non-first rinse state, when the remaining time before the end of the current rinse is less than or equal to a preset time t seconds, the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected after the rinsing of the upper receiving cavity 11. The preset time t is set as needed. In this embodiment, t is 120 seconds. Specifically, when the lower receiving cavity 12 needs to receive washing or rinsing water, it obtains the washing mode of the upper receiving cavity 11. In response to the upper receiving cavity 11 entering the non-first rinse drainage state within the preset time t, the lower receiving cavity 12 is put into standby mode until the upper receiving cavity 11 enters the non-first rinse drainage state, at which point the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected.

[0066] By allowing the lower receiving chamber 12 to wait for the upper receiving chamber 11 to enter a non-first rinse drainage state within a preset time before connecting the two receiving chambers, it can be ensured that the lower receiving chamber 12 can use the rinse drainage of the upper receiving chamber 11, maximizing water reuse efficiency. This reduces unnecessary water intake operations, saves water and energy, and avoids equipment conflicts through an intelligent standby mechanism, improving overall operational coordination.

[0067] When the time it takes for the upper receiving cavity 11 to enter the washing mode from the state of waiting to enter the washing mode is less than or equal to t seconds, the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected after the upper receiving cavity 11 enters the washing mode. The value of t is set according to requirements. In this embodiment, t is 120 seconds. Specifically, when the upper receiving cavity 11 needs to drain water before the first rinse, it obtains the washing mode of the lower receiving cavity 12. In response to the lower receiving cavity 12 entering the state requiring water intake within a preset time t, the upper receiving cavity 11 is placed in a standby state until the lower receiving cavity 12 enters the state requiring water intake, thus connecting the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12.

[0068] When the upper receiving chamber 11 needs to drain, the system detects that the lower receiving chamber 12 is about to fill with water and allows the upper receiving chamber 11 to wait before opening. This allows the drainage from the upper receiving chamber 11 to be directly used for the water intake of the lower receiving chamber 12, forming a water circulation system. This significantly reduces water waste and drainage volume, improves the environmental performance of the equipment, and optimizes the washing process through time synchronization.

[0069] By implementing the aforementioned control method, the efficient sharing and reuse of water resources are achieved through intelligent coordination of the states and water inlet / outlet timing of the upper and lower receiving chambers 11 and 12. This reduces fresh water consumption and energy waste, improving the overall efficiency and sustainability of the garment processing equipment. Simultaneously, this method avoids operational conflicts between devices, extends equipment lifespan, and enhances the user experience.

[0070] It should be noted that, except when the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 are connected as mentioned above, the through hole 112 between the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 is in a closed state. When self-cleaning between different receiving cavities is required, the upper receiving cavity 11 and the lower receiving cavity 12 can be selectively connected as needed.

[0071] Specifically, when the upper cavity 11 is in the washing state, in response to the need for water to enter the lower cavity 12, the lower cavity 12 is connected to an external water supply through a water inlet pipe, thus enabling water to enter the lower cavity 12. When the upper cavity 11 is in the washing and draining state, the water in the upper cavity 11 is discharged from the tank through the drain outlet 111.

[0072] When the upper receiving chamber 11 is in the first rinse state, in response to the need for water to enter the lower receiving chamber 12, the lower receiving chamber 12 is connected to an external water supply through a water inlet pipe, thereby enabling water to enter the lower receiving chamber 12. When the upper receiving chamber 11 is in the first rinse drainage state, the water in the upper receiving chamber 11 is discharged from the tank through the drain outlet 111.

[0073] By providing an independent drain outlet 111 to the upper receiving chamber 11, wastewater within the upper receiving chamber 11 can be directly discharged into the tank, preventing it from entering the lower receiving chamber 12, affecting its operation, and causing secondary contamination of clothing. Furthermore, the independent drain outlet 111 effectively improves the safety and reliability of the equipment. The independent water inlet pipe corresponding to the lower receiving chamber 12 ensures independent operation while also allowing for flexible water intake.

[0074] In this utility model, any clothing processing device may include the clothing processing device structure described in this embodiment. Based on the related structure and assembly relationship of the through hole 112 and the shock-absorbing bracket 4 provided in this embodiment, the clothing processing device also includes conventional components such as the box, the outer shell, and the motor. Since these are all prior art, they will not be described in detail here.

[0075] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, It includes an upper receiving cavity (11) and a lower receiving cavity (12), which respectively contain the corresponding inner barrel (2); and a valve (3), which can control the upper receiving cavity (11) and the lower receiving cavity (12) to be connected or closed.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper receiving cavity (11) includes a drain outlet (111) that can guide water in the upper receiving cavity (11) out of the receiving cavity.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper receiving cavity (11) and the lower receiving cavity (12) are connected by a connecting pipe.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cavity (11) and the lower cavity (12) are an integral structure. The upper cavity (11) and the lower cavity (12) have a contact surface. The contact surface has a through hole (112). Water in the upper cavity (11) can flow into the lower cavity (12) through the through hole (112).

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper cavity (11) and the lower cavity (12) are integrally die-cast into a single structure.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two upper accommodating cavities (11) are provided.

7. The garment processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The two upper accommodating cavities (11) are an integral structure.

8. The garment processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The two upper receiving cavities (11) are integrally die-cast into a single structure.

9. The garment processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The two upper accommodating cavities (11) and the lower accommodating cavity (12) are an integral structure. Both the two upper accommodating cavities (11) and the lower accommodating cavity (12) have contact surfaces. The contact surfaces have through holes (112). Water in the two upper accommodating cavities (11) can flow into the lower accommodating cavity (12) through the through holes (112).

10. The garment processing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The two upper receiving cavities (11) and the lower receiving cavity (12) are integrally die-cast into a single structure.

11. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve (3) can adjust the opening degree of the upper receiving cavity (11) and the lower receiving cavity (12).

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the upper cavity (11) and the lower cavity (12) have shock-absorbing brackets (4) on their outer sides. The two ends of the shock-absorbing brackets (4) are connected to the outer sides of the mounting plates (43) of the upper cavity (11) and the lower cavity (12), respectively. The other end of the shock-absorbing brackets (4) is connected to the bottom of the housing through a damper.

13. The garment processing device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The shock-absorbing bracket (4) consists of a transverse bracket (41) and a longitudinal bracket (42). One end of the transverse bracket (41) is connected to the outside of the mounting plate (43) of the lower receiving cavity (12) through the longitudinal bracket (42). The other end of the transverse bracket (41) is connected to the bottom of the housing through a damper. The other end of the transverse bracket (41) is connected to the outside of the mounting plate (43) of the upper receiving cavity (11).

14. The garment processing device according to claim 13, characterized in that, At least four of each of the horizontal supports (41) and the vertical supports (42) are provided.

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