Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to clothes processing device, this clothes processing device includes box, cylinder subassembly, soap box subassembly and drying air duct subassembly package, soap box subassembly includes water inlet box, soap box, drying air duct subassembly includes air duct casing and exhaust passage, and exhaust passage is equipped with first air hole and second air hole, and first air hole communicates drying air duct, the outer wall of water inlet box is equipped with air interface, and air interface communicates installation cavity, and installation cavity communicates the outside space of cylinder subassembly, air interface and second air hole butt joint communication to communicate installation cavity and exhaust passage. In the clothes drying process, the hot and humid gas in clothes processing cavity can enter drying air duct, then through exhaust passage enters installation cavity, and then is arranged to the space in the inside of box, cylinder subassembly outside, realizes the inside and outside air pressure of balance cylinder subassembly, can not need to open exhaust hole on the outer wall of cylinder subassembly, also need not set up exhaust pipeline between soap box subassembly and cylinder subassembly, be favorable to the inside structure of simplifying box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines, washer-dryer combos, and other garment processing devices are household or commercial appliances that utilize mechanical, electronic, and thermodynamic technologies to clean, dry, and care for clothes. In modern family life, garment processing devices play an indispensable role, greatly reducing the burden of laundry.

[0003] Front-loading washing machines, washer-dryer combos, and other garment handling devices typically consist of a cabinet and a drum assembly. The drum assembly contains a garment handling chamber where clothes are placed for washing. The cabinet also usually houses a drying duct assembly, which contains drying ducts at both ends that connect to the garment handling chamber to achieve the garment drying function.

[0004] In related garment drying devices, the outer wall of the drum assembly is usually equipped with an exhaust vent, which is connected to the inside of the soap box assembly via an exhaust pipe. During the clothes drying process, when the air pressure inside the drum suddenly increases, the hot and humid gas can be discharged into the soap box assembly through the exhaust vent and exhaust pipe, achieving condensation and pressure balance inside and outside the drum assembly. However, this solution requires the exhaust pipe to be connected between the outside of the drum assembly and the soap box, resulting in a complex internal structure of the unit. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a garment processing device to optimize the exhaust structure of the garment processing device and balance the internal and external air pressure of the cylinder assembly.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: According to one aspect of the present invention, a clothing processing device is provided, comprising: a housing forming an outer shell of the clothing processing device; a cylindrical assembly disposed within the housing, the cylindrical assembly having a clothing processing cavity formed therein; a soap box assembly comprising: a water inlet box disposed within the housing, the water inlet box having a mounting cavity therein; a soap box movably disposed within the mounting cavity; and a drying duct assembly comprising: a duct housing disposed along the soap box assembly. On one side of the width direction of the housing, the air duct shell is provided to form a drying air duct, and the two ends of the drying air duct are respectively connected to the clothing processing chamber; an exhaust channel is provided on the air duct shell, and the exhaust channel has a first vent hole and a second vent hole, the first vent hole being connected to the drying air duct; wherein, the outer wall of the water inlet box is provided with a vent interface, the vent interface being connected to the mounting cavity, the mounting cavity being connected to the external space of the cylinder assembly; the vent interface is connected to the second vent hole to connect the mounting cavity and the exhaust channel.

[0007] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By connecting the two ends of the drying air duct in the drying air duct assembly with the clothes processing chamber in the drum assembly, the clothes drying function of the clothes processing chamber can be realized; by integrating the exhaust channel into the air duct shell and cooperating with the vent interface on the outer wall of the water inlet box, one end of the exhaust channel is connected to the drying air duct through the first vent hole, and the other end of the exhaust channel is connected to the vent interface through the second vent hole, thereby connecting to the installation chamber in the water inlet box, and connecting to the external space of the drum assembly through the installation chamber; during the clothes drying process, when the air pressure inside the drum suddenly increases, the hot and humid gas in the clothes processing chamber can enter the drying air duct, then enter the exhaust channel through the first vent hole, and then enter the installation chamber through the second vent hole and the vent interface, and then be discharged into the space inside the box and outside the drum assembly, thereby balancing the internal and external air pressure of the drum assembly. It is not necessary to open an exhaust hole on the outer wall of the drum assembly, nor is it necessary to set an exhaust pipe between the soap box assembly and the drum assembly, which helps to simplify the internal structure of the box.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the vent is located at the top of the water inlet box and extends upward; the air duct housing is provided with a vent pipe extending downward, and the second vent hole communicates with the interior of the vent pipe; the vent pipe is sleeved on the outer periphery of the vent and is connected to the vent.

[0009] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by connecting the vent pipe and the vent interface, the exhaust channel can be connected to the inside of the installation cavity, and then the drying air duct and the installation cavity can be connected through the exhaust channel to achieve the balance of the internal and external air pressure of the cylinder assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the top wall of the water inlet box is provided with a ventilation channel, one end of the ventilation channel is connected to the ventilation interface, and the other end of the ventilation channel is connected to the mounting cavity.

[0011] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the exhaust channel can be connected to the ventilation channel through the ventilation interface, and then connected to the inside of the installation cavity through the ventilation channel. At the same time, when the gas in the drying air duct enters the ventilation channel through the exhaust channel, the moisture in the gas can gradually condense on the inner wall of the ventilation channel, preventing steam from entering the installation cavity of the water inlet box, and effectively avoiding condensation inside the box.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the top wall of the water inlet box is provided with a condensation cavity, which is located between the vent and the vent channel; the condensation cavity is lower than the vent and the vent channel, and the bottom port of the vent and one end of the vent channel are respectively connected to the top area of ​​the condensation cavity.

[0013] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the vent interface can be connected to the vent channel through the condensation chamber. With the condensation chamber being lower than the vent interface and the vent channel, the condensate on the inner wall of the vent interface and in the vent channel can gradually flow into the condensation chamber and be collected in the condensation chamber, preventing the condensate from blocking the vent channel.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the exhaust channel is located on the top wall of the drying air duct near the water inlet box.

[0015] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by setting the exhaust channel on the top wall near the water inlet box of the drying air duct, it is easy to connect the second vent of the exhaust channel with the vent of the water inlet box.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the drying duct assembly includes: an evaporator disposed within the drying duct; a condenser disposed within the drying duct and on the side of the evaporator away from the water inlet box; and a first vent hole disposed on the top wall of the drying duct near the water inlet box of the evaporator.

[0017] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: The first vent is located on the top wall of the drying duct near the water inlet box of the evaporator, allowing it to be positioned upstream of the evaporator. During the clothes drying process, when the air pressure inside the drying duct decreases, air from the water inlet box enters the exhaust channel through the second vent, then enters the drying duct through the first vent. It can then be condensed by the evaporator, heated by the condenser, and finally enters the clothes processing chamber. This prevents external moisture from being introduced into the clothes processing chamber, reduces humidity inside the drum, and improves drying efficiency.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the drying duct assembly includes: a spray water path disposed on the duct housing, one end of the spray water path forming a liquid inlet for connecting to a water source, and the other end of the spray water path forming a liquid outlet; the clothing treatment device includes: a nozzle disposed on the outer wall of the front end of the tubular assembly, the inner end of the nozzle communicating with the interior of the tubular assembly, and the outer end of the nozzle communicating with the liquid outlet through a connecting pipe.

[0019] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by integrating the spray water circuit into the air duct housing and connecting it with the nozzles on the outer wall of the connecting pipe and the cylinder assembly, the length of the connecting pipe can be shortened, thereby simplifying the pipeline structure of the spray water circuit, solving the connection problem of the spray water circuit, and helping to simplify the internal structure of the housing.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the soap box assembly is provided with a water inlet channel, one end of which is used to connect to a water source, and the other end of which forms a connection port; the connection port is connected to the liquid inlet.

[0021] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: the water source can supply water to the water inlet circuit, and the water inlet circuit supplies water to the spray circuit through the connection port and liquid inlet, thereby shortening the pipeline structure and pipeline length between the water source and the spray circuit, which is conducive to simplifying the internal structure of the box.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the water inlet is located on the top wall of the water inlet box, and the connection port is located on the side edge of the water inlet box near the air duct housing; the spray water channel is located on the top wall of the air duct housing, and the liquid inlet is located on the side edge of the air duct housing near the water inlet box.

[0023] The above technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: by setting the connection port on the side edge of the water inlet box near the air duct housing, and cooperating with the liquid inlet of the spray water path being set on the side edge of the air duct housing near the water inlet box, it is convenient for the water inlet water path and the spray water path to be connected nearby.

[0024] According to another aspect of this utility model, this utility model also provides a clothing processing device, which includes: a box body forming the outer shell of the clothing processing device; a cylindrical assembly disposed within the box body, the cylindrical assembly forming a clothing processing cavity; a soap box assembly including: a water inlet box disposed within the box body, the water inlet box having an installation cavity; a soap box disposed within the installation cavity; a drying duct assembly including: a duct shell disposed on one side of the soap box assembly along the width direction of the box body, the duct shell forming a drying duct within the duct shell, the two ends of the drying duct respectively communicating with the clothing processing cavity; and an exhaust channel disposed on the water inlet box, the exhaust channel having a first vent and a second vent, the first vent communicating with the interior of the drying duct, and the second vent communicating with the installation cavity, so that the exhaust channel connects the installation cavity and the drying duct.

[0025] The above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages or beneficial effects: By connecting the two ends of the drying air duct in the drying air duct assembly with the clothes processing chamber in the drum assembly, the clothes drying function of the clothes processing chamber can be realized; by integrating the exhaust channel into the water inlet box, one end of the exhaust channel is connected to the drying air duct through the first vent, and the other end of the exhaust channel is connected to the installation chamber in the water inlet box through the second vent, and then connected to the external space of the drum assembly through the installation chamber; during the clothes drying process, when the air pressure inside the drum suddenly increases, the hot and humid gas in the clothes processing chamber can enter the drying air duct, then enter the exhaust channel through the first vent, then enter the installation chamber through the second vent, and then be discharged into the space inside the cabinet and outside the drum assembly, thereby balancing the internal and external air pressure of the drum assembly. It is not necessary to open an exhaust hole on the outer wall of the drum assembly, nor is it necessary to set an exhaust pipe between the soap box assembly and the drum assembly, which helps to simplify the internal structure of the cabinet.

[0026] The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

[0027] The effects of this invention are not limited to those mentioned above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the description in the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a clothing processing device according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of some of the internal structures.

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2A schematic diagram of the structure of the drying air duct assembly and the soap box assembly.

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of its decomposed structure.

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Another diagram showing the decomposed structure.

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A top view of part of the structure.

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Top view of the central duct shell.

[0035] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Top view of the soap box assembly.

[0036] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A structural diagram of the soap box assembly from another perspective.

[0037] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A schematic diagram of its decomposed structure.

[0038] Figure 11 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the first liquid inlet.

[0039] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of the local structure.

[0040] Figure 13 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the second liquid inlet.

[0041] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 A magnified view of the local structure.

[0042] Figure 15 yes Figure 8 A partially enlarged structural diagram.

[0043] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A cross-sectional view of the second vent. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this utility model can have various variations in different embodiments, all of which do not depart from the scope of this utility model, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit this utility model.

[0045] In the description of this application, 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", etc., 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 application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application.

[0046] 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 one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the garment processing device provided in this embodiment of the present invention may include a housing 1. The housing 1 may be constructed as the outer shell of the garment processing device. The housing 1 may typically have a hollow cuboid structure. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the external shape of the housing 1 may be designed as needed, and is not limited here. The interior of the housing 1 may be used to provide installation space.

[0049] In some embodiments, a clothing inlet (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the front side wall of the housing 1. This clothing inlet can connect to the internal space of the housing 1. Clothes can be placed into the housing 1 through the clothing inlet for washing.

[0050] In some embodiments, a door cover (not shown) may be provided on the front side wall of the housing 1. The door cover can be used to open and close the clothing inlet on the front side wall of the housing 1, thereby opening and closing the space inside the housing 1 through the door cover.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the garment handling device may include a drum assembly 2. The drum assembly 2 may be disposed inside the housing 1. The drum assembly 2 may extend along the front-rear direction of the housing 1. A garment handling chamber 20 may be formed inside the drum assembly 2. A drum opening may be formed on the front end face of the drum assembly 2. The drum opening communicates with the interior of the garment handling chamber 20. The drum opening is directly opposite the garment inlet and the door cover of the housing 1. After the door cover is opened, the garments can be sequentially placed into the garment handling chamber 20 inside the drum assembly 2 through the garment inlet on the front side of the housing 1 and the drum opening at the front end of the drum assembly 2 for washing, dehydration, and other operations. When the housing 1 is closed, the housing 1 can simultaneously close the garment inlet and the garment handling chamber 20.

[0052] In some embodiments, the tub assembly 2 may include an outer tub 21. The outer tub 21 may be disposed inside the housing 1. The outer tub 21 may be configured as a tub for containing washing water. The internal space of the outer tub 21 can be used to hold washing liquids, such as water, detergent, fabric softener, etc.

[0053] In some embodiments, the tubular assembly 2 may include an inner tubing 22. The inner tubing 22 may be disposed inside the outer tubing 21. A clothes handling chamber 20 may be formed inside the inner tubing 22. The clothes handling chamber 20 within the inner tubing 22 is used to hold clothes to be washed. A water passage hole (not shown in the figure) may be provided on the peripheral wall of the inner tubing 22. The clothes handling chamber 20 can connect the space between the inner tubing 22 and the outer tubing 21 through the water passage hole. The washing liquid in the outer tubing 21 can enter the clothes handling chamber 20 within the inner tubing 22 through the water passage hole, that is, the washing liquid in the space between the inner tubing 22 and the outer tubing 21 can enter the clothes handling chamber 20 within the inner tubing 22 through the water passage hole.

[0054] In some embodiments, the inner drum 22 may be rotatably disposed inside the outer drum 21. When the inner drum 22 rotates relative to the outer drum 21, the inner drum 22 can drive the clothes to rotate relative to the outer drum 21, thereby realizing the washing function of the clothes in the clothes processing chamber 20 of the inner drum 22 and improving the uniformity of washing and dehydration of the clothes.

[0055] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the clothing processing chamber 20 can also be used to dry clothing.

[0056] In some embodiments, the tubular assembly 2 may include a door seal 23. The door seal 23 may be located at the front opening of the tubular assembly 2. The door seal 23 may be an annular structure. The door seal 23 may be made of an elastic sealing material. The door seal 23 is arranged around the periphery of the clothing inlet and the periphery of the opening of the tubular assembly 2. The periphery of the front end of the door seal 23 is sealed to the periphery of the clothing inlet of the housing 1, and the periphery of the rear end of the door seal 23 is sealed to the periphery of the opening of the outer tub 21, thereby sealing the gap between the clothing inlet of the housing 1 and the opening of the outer tub 21. Thus, when the door closes the clothing inlet at the front of the housing 1, the door can make sealing contact with the door seal 23. The door seal 23 prevents water in the clothing processing chamber 20 from entering the housing 1, and the door also prevents water in the clothing processing chamber 20 from overflowing from the clothing inlet of the housing 1.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer wall of the cylinder assembly 2 may be provided with an air inlet (not shown) and an air return outlet (not shown). The air inlet and the air return outlet can be connected to the clothing processing chamber 20. Drying air can enter the clothing processing chamber 20 through the air inlet to dry the clothes inside the clothing processing chamber 20. During the drying process, the drying air can remove moisture from the clothes, thereby forming hot and humid air, which can be discharged from the clothing processing chamber 20 through the air return outlet, thus realizing the clothing drying function.

[0058] In some embodiments, the air inlet and the air return outlet can be respectively located at the front and rear ends of the cylindrical assembly 2. The air inlet can be located on the outer wall of the front end of the cylindrical assembly 2. The air inlet can be located at the door seal 23. The air return outlet can be located on the outer wall of the rear end of the cylindrical assembly 2. The air inlet connects to the front end of the clothing processing chamber 20, and the air return outlet connects to the rear end of the clothing processing chamber 20.

[0059] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the air inlet may also be located on the outer wall of the rear end of the tubular assembly 2, thereby connecting to the rear end of the clothing processing chamber 20. The air return outlet may also be located on the outer wall of the front end of the tubular assembly 2, thereby connecting to the front end of the clothing processing chamber 20.

[0060] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the garment processing device may include a drying duct assembly 30, within which a drying duct (not shown) is formed. One end of the drying duct may be connected to an air inlet and, through the air inlet, to the interior of the garment processing chamber 20. The other end of the drying duct may be connected to a return air inlet and, through the return air inlet, to the interior of the garment processing chamber 20. Thus, the drying duct can deliver heated, dry air into the garment processing chamber 20 through the air inlet, drying the garments inside the garment processing chamber 20. The humid, hot air generated within the garment processing chamber 20 can return to the drying duct through the return air inlet, where it is first condensed and dehumidified, then reheated to form dry, hot air, and then re-enters the garment processing chamber 20 through the air inlet to dry the garments, thereby achieving drying air circulation.

[0061] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the drying duct assembly 30 may include a duct housing 31. A portion of the drying duct is formed within the duct housing 31. Two chambers 310 are formed within the duct housing 31. An evaporator 41 and a condenser 42 are installed within the two chambers 310. The opposite sides of the two chambers 310 can be connected to an air inlet and an air return outlet, respectively, thereby forming a drying duct that connects to the clothing processing chamber 20 to form a drying air circulation.

[0062] In some embodiments, the evaporator 41 may be located on the side of the two chambers 310 near the return air inlet. The condenser 42 may be located on the side of the two chambers 310 near the air inlet. The humid and hot air generated in the clothing processing chamber 20 can return to the drying duct through the return air inlet. After entering the two chambers 310, it can first flow through the evaporator 41, where the evaporator 41 condenses the air to remove moisture. Then it flows through the condenser 42, where the condenser 42 heats the air to form dry hot air, which is then delivered into the clothing processing chamber 20 through the air inlet.

[0063] In some embodiments, the garment handling device may include a compressor (not shown), which may be housed within a casing 1. The compressor, condenser 42, and evaporator 41 can be sequentially connected via piping to form a heat pump system. For example, the compressor outlet is connected to the condenser 42 inlet, the condenser 42 outlet is connected to the evaporator 41 inlet, and the evaporator 41 outlet is connected to the compressor inlet, thus creating a refrigerant circulation channel within the compressor, condenser 42, and evaporator 41. After being compressed by the compressor, the refrigerant enters the condenser 42, causing it to heat up and thus heating the surrounding air. The refrigerant in the condenser 42 flows into the evaporator 41, allowing the evaporator 41 to absorb heat and thus condense and cool the surrounding air.

[0064] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the evaporator 41 can also be replaced by other condensing devices, such as a water condenser 42, which can also condense and cool the surrounding air.

[0065] In some other embodiments, the condenser 42 may be replaced by other heating devices, such as an electric heater, which can also heat the surrounding air.

[0066] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the drying duct assembly 30 may include an air supply duct 32, which is disposed between the air inlet and the duct housing 31. One end of the air supply duct 32 may be connected to the air inlet and, through the air inlet, to the interior of the clothing processing chamber 20. The other end of the air supply duct 32 may be connected to the two chambers 310, thereby forming a drying duct. After air is condensed and heated in the two chambers 310 of the duct housing 31, it can be delivered into the clothing processing chamber 20 through the air supply duct 32 and the air inlet to dry the clothes in the clothing processing chamber 20.

[0067] In some embodiments, the drying duct assembly 30 may include a return air duct 33, which is disposed between the return air inlet and the duct housing 31. One end of the return air duct 33 may be connected to the return air inlet and, through the return air inlet, to the interior of the garment processing chamber 20. The other end of the return air duct 33 may be connected to the two chambers 310, thereby forming a drying duct. The humid and hot air in the garment processing chamber 20 may enter the two chambers 310 of the duct housing 31 through the return air inlet and the return air duct. After being condensed by the evaporator 41 and heated by the condenser 42, it is re-formed into dry hot air, which is then delivered into the garment processing chamber 20 through the air supply duct 32 and the air inlet, forming a drying air circulation.

[0068] In some embodiments, the drying air duct assembly 30 may include a blower (not shown in the figure). The blower may be disposed within the air supply duct 32. The blower generates airflow, thereby transporting air from the two chambers 310 into the garment processing chamber 20 through the air supply duct 32, and returning air from the garment processing chamber 20 to the two chambers 310 through the return air duct 33, forming an air circulation for drying clothes. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the blower may also be disposed within the return air duct 33, or within the duct housing 31.

[0069] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments, the drying duct assembly 30 may include a lint filter 43. The lint filter 43 is disposed inside the duct housing 31. The lint filter 43 is located on the side of the evaporator 41 near the return air duct 33. Air entering the duct housing 31 through the return air duct 33 can be filtered by the lint filter 43 to reduce the amount of lint in the air, and then the filtered air enters the two chambers 310, flowing sequentially through the evaporator 41 and the condenser 42, thereby reducing the amount of lint adhering to the surfaces of the evaporator 41 and the condenser 42.

[0070] In some embodiments, the lint filter 43 is detachably disposed inside the drying air duct and within the air duct housing 31. The lint filter 43 is removably disposed within the air duct housing 31 along the front-rear direction of the housing 1. The front end of the lint filter 43 may protrude from the air duct housing 31 and from the front wall of the housing 1. This allows the user to easily pull out the lint filter 43 from the front of the housing 1 for cleaning and maintenance.

[0071] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, a guide air duct 34 is provided inside the air duct housing 31, located between the lint filter 43 and the return air duct 33. The guide air duct 34 can be located on the side of the lint filter 43 away from the two chambers 310. Air entering the air duct housing 31 through the return air duct 33 can be guided by the guide air duct 34 and come into contact with the lint filter 43. After being filtered by the lint filter 43, it enters the two chambers 310, flowing sequentially through the evaporator 41 and the condenser 42. The guide air duct 34 can increase the contact area between the air entering the air duct housing 31 and the lint filter 43.

[0072] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the drying duct assembly 30 may include a spray water path 35, which is disposed on the duct housing 31. One end of the spray water path 35 may form a liquid inlet for connecting to a water source. The other end of the spray water path 35 may form a liquid outlet. The clothing handling device may include a nozzle 24, which is disposed on the outer wall of the tubular assembly 2. The inner end of the nozzle 24 may communicate with the inside of the tubular assembly 2, and the outer end of the nozzle 24 may be connected to the nozzle 24 via a connecting pipe 25. An external water source can spray water into the clothing handling chamber 20 or the inner side of the door seal 23 through the spray water path 35, the connecting pipe 25, and the nozzle 24, thereby realizing functions such as water entering the clothing handling chamber 20, rinsing the inside of the clothing handling chamber 20, or rinsing the inner wall of the door seal 23.

[0073] In this embodiment, the spray water path 35 is integrated on the air duct housing 31 and connected to the nozzle 24 on the outer wall of the cylinder assembly 2 via the connecting pipe 25. This shortens the length of the connecting pipe 25 and simplifies the structure of the spray water path 35, thereby solving the connection problem of the spray water path 35. It also helps to simplify the internal structure of the housing 1 and reduce the problem of complex pipe arrangement inside the housing 1.

[0074] In some embodiments, the nozzle 24 may be disposed on the door seal 23, and the nozzle 24 may be disposed in the top region of the door seal 23. The liquid outlet may be disposed on the front side of the air duct housing 31. The connecting pipe 25 may be disposed on the front side of the air duct housing 31. The upper end of the connecting pipe 25 may be connected to the liquid outlet, and the lower end of the connecting pipe 25 may be connected to the outer end of the nozzle 24.

[0075] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the nozzle 24 may also be located in other areas of the outer wall of the cylinder assembly 2.

[0076] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the spray water path 35 can be disposed on the top wall of the air duct housing 31. The drying air duct assembly 30 may include a top cover 36, which covers the top surface of the air duct housing 31 and the spray water path 35. Thus, a portion of the spray water path 35 can be integrally formed on the top surface of the air duct housing 31, and another portion of the spray water path 35 can be integrally formed on the bottom surface of the top cover 36. When the top cover 36 covers the top surface of the air duct housing 31, the spray water path 35 can be formed between the top surface of the air duct housing 31 and the bottom surface of the top cover 36, thereby simplifying the pipe structure of the spray water path 35, shortening the pipe length of the spray water path 35, thus simplifying the pipe structure of the spray water path 35, solving the connection problem of the spray water path 35, and helping to simplify the internal structure of the housing 1.

[0077] In some embodiments, the duct housing 31 may include a base 311 and a top cover 312. The top cover 312 covers the top surface of the base 311. The two chambers 310 and the air duct 34 may be formed on the top surface of the base 311, and the two chambers 310 and the air duct 34 may be formed between the top surface of the base 311 and the bottom surface of the top cover 312. The duct housing 31 is formed by splicing the base 311 and the top cover 312, which facilitates the installation of the evaporator 41, condenser 42, etc. inside the duct housing 31. At this time, the spray water channel 35 can be integrally formed on the top surface of the top cover 312, between the top surface of the top cover 312 and the bottom surface of the top cover 36.

[0078] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the spray water path 35 can extend towards the front edge of the air duct housing 31. The liquid inlet can be arranged near the rear edge of the air duct housing 31 for easy connection with the water inlet valve 11. The liquid outlet can be located at the front edge of the air duct housing 31 and arranged opposite to the spray head 24. In this way, the distance between the liquid outlet and the spray head 24 can be shortened, the length of the connecting pipe 25 between the liquid outlet and the spray head 24 can be shortened, and the piping structure of the spray water path 35 can be further simplified, simplifying the internal structure of the housing 1.

[0079] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the drying duct assembly 30 may include a cleaning water passage 37, which may be disposed on the top wall of the duct housing 31. A top cover 36 may be placed over the cleaning water passage 37. When the top cover 36 is placed on the top surface of the duct housing 31, a cleaning water passage 37 is formed between the top surface of the duct housing 31 and the bottom surface of the top cover 36. One end of the cleaning water passage 37 may be connected to a water inlet valve 11, thereby connecting to an external water source. The other end of the cleaning water passage 37 may be arranged above the evaporator 41, and the other end of the cleaning water passage 37 is provided with multiple cleaning holes 371, which may be arranged sequentially and at intervals along the length of the evaporator 41. Water in the cleaning water passage 37 can be sprayed onto the surface of the evaporator 41 through the multiple cleaning holes 371 to remove lint or impurities from the surface of the evaporator 41.

[0080] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the garment handling device may include a soap tray assembly 50. The soap tray assembly 50 may be located inside the housing 1 or outside the drum assembly 2. The soap tray assembly 50 can be used to dispense laundry detergent and water. When garments need to be washed, the soap tray assembly 50 can deliver laundry detergent (such as detergent, fabric softener, etc.) into the garment handling chamber 20 via a water flow.

[0081] In some embodiments, the soap dish assembly 50 may be disposed on one side of the air duct housing 31 along the width direction of the housing 1. For example, the soap dish assembly 50 may be disposed on the left side of the air duct housing 31. It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the soap dish assembly 50 may also be disposed on the right side of the air duct housing 31.

[0082] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in some embodiments, the soap dish assembly 50 may include a water inlet box 51. The water inlet box 51 may be located inside the housing 1. The soap dish assembly 50 may be located outside the drum assembly 2. The soap dish assembly 50 may be located on one side of the air duct housing 31 along the width direction of the housing 1. The water inlet box 51 may be a hollow shell structure. An external water source may enter the water inlet box 51, and the water inlet box 51 may be connected to the clothes handling chamber 20 through a pipe, thereby delivering water into the drum assembly 2 to supply water to the inside of the clothes handling chamber 20.

[0083] In some embodiments, the bottom of the water inlet box 51 may be provided with a drain section 511, and the outer wall of the top of the outer cylinder 21 may be provided with a water inlet section. The drain section 511 can be connected to the water inlet section through a pipe, thereby enabling the water inlet box 51 to communicate with the clothing processing chamber 20 through the drain section 511 and the pipe.

[0084] In some embodiments, the soap dish assembly 50 may include a soap dish 52. The soap dish 52 may be removably disposed inside the water inlet box 51. The interior of the soap dish 52 may be used to store laundry detergent. The laundry detergent in the soap dish 52 may enter the water inlet box 51, and then be delivered into the drum assembly 2 by the water flow in the water inlet box 51, so as to provide laundry detergent into the clothes handling chamber 20.

[0085] In some embodiments, the soap dish 52 may be exposed outside the housing 1. The soap dish 52 may be removably disposed within the water inlet box 51 along the front-rear direction of the housing 1, and the front end of the soap dish 52 may be exposed outside the front wall of the housing 1. When the soap dish 52 is pulled out of the water inlet box 51, the soap dish 52 may be exposed outside the front side wall of the housing 1, so as to facilitate the replenishment or dispensing of laundry detergent into the soap dish 52.

[0086] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, the soap dish assembly 50 may include a dispensing pump 53. The dispensing pump 53 can be used to draw laundry detergent from the soap dish 52, deliver the drawn laundry detergent to the water inlet box 51, and then deliver it to the drum assembly 2 via the water flow in the water inlet box 51.

[0087] In some embodiments, the dispensing pump 53 may be disposed on the rear wall of the water inlet box 51. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the dispensing pump 53 may also be disposed on other side walls of the water inlet box 51, or it may also be disposed inside the water inlet box 51.

[0088] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, the soap dish assembly 50 may be provided with a water inlet passage 54, which may be located on the water inlet box 51. One end of the water inlet passage 54 is used to connect to the water inlet valve 11, and thus to a water source. The other end of the water inlet passage 54 may be used to supply water to the inside of the water inlet box 51 or to the spray water passage 35.

[0089] In some embodiments, the other end of the water inlet channel 54 may have a connection port 55, which is connected to the liquid inlet of the water inlet channel 54. A water source can supply water to the water inlet channel 54, and the water inlet channel 54 supplies water to the spray channel 35 through the connection port 55 and the liquid inlet, thereby shortening the pipeline structure and pipeline length between the water source and the spray channel 35, which helps to simplify the internal structure of the casing 1.

[0090] In some embodiments, the water inlet passage 54 may be located on the top wall of the water inlet box 51. The water inlet passage 54 may include a main water inlet passage 541. One end of the main water inlet passage 541 is connected to the water inlet valve 11, thereby connecting to a water source. The other end of the main water inlet passage 541 may be arranged above the top of the soap dish 52, and the other end of the main water inlet passage 541 may be provided with a plurality of spray holes 5411. The plurality of spray holes 5411 are spaced apart on the top wall of the water inlet box 51 and arranged above the top of the soap dish 52, and the spray holes 5411 communicate with the interior of the water inlet box 51. The main water inlet passage 541 can spray water into the soap dish 52 simultaneously through the plurality of spray holes 5411, thereby supplying water to the clothing processing chamber 20 inside the tub assembly 2.

[0091] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the water inlet path 54 may include a cleaning water inlet path 542. The spray path 35 includes a cleaning spray path 351. One end of the spray water inlet path 54 may be used to connect to the water inlet valve 11, and thus to a water source. The other end of the spray water inlet path 54 may form a first connection port 551, which is used to supply water to the cleaning spray path 351.

[0092] In some embodiments, one end of the cleaning spray water passage 351 forms a first inlet 3511, and the other end forms a first outlet 3512. A first connector 551 is connected to the first inlet 3511. The nozzle 24 may include a cleaning nozzle 241. The cleaning nozzle 241 is connected to the first outlet 3512 via a first connecting pipe 251. The cleaning water inlet passage 542 can supply water to the cleaning spray water passage 351, and then spray water into the garment processing chamber 20 through the first connecting pipe 251 and the cleaning nozzle 241.

[0093] It should be noted that the cleaning nozzle 241 can spray water towards the clothes inside the clothes handling chamber 20, or towards the inside of the door seal 23, and then enter the clothes handling chamber 20 through the bottom of the door seal 23 to supply water into the clothes handling chamber 20.

[0094] By forming a cleaning spray water passage 351 within the air duct housing 31, the piping structure of the cleaning spray water passage 351 is simplified, and its length is shortened, thereby simplifying the internal structure of the housing 1. Furthermore, the cleaning spray water passage 351 can be connected to the cleaning water inlet passage 542 within the soap box assembly 50, further shortening the piping structure between it and the inlet valve 11, and further simplifying the internal structure of the housing 1.

[0095] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the water inlet path 54 may include a premixed water inlet path 543. The spray path 35 includes a premixed spray path 352. One end of the premixed water inlet path 543 may be used to connect to the water inlet valve 11, and thus to a water source. The other end of the premixed water inlet path 543 may form a second connection port 552, which is used to supply water to the premixed spray path 352.

[0096] In some embodiments, one end of the premixed spray water passage 352 forms a second inlet 3521, and the other end forms a second outlet 3522. A second connection port 552 is connected to the second inlet 3521. The nozzle 24 may include a premixed nozzle 242. The premixed nozzle 242 is connected to the second outlet 3522 via a second connecting pipe 252. The premixed water inlet passage 543 can supply water to the premixed spray water passage 352, thereby spraying water into the clothing processing chamber 20 through the second connecting pipe 252 and the premixed nozzle 242.

[0097] By forming a premixed spray water path 352 within the air duct housing 31, the piping structure of the premixed spray water path 352 is simplified, and its length is shortened, thereby simplifying the internal structure of the housing 1. Furthermore, the premixed spray water path 352 can be connected to the premixed water inlet path 543 within the soap box assembly 50, further shortening the piping structure between it and the inlet valve 11, and further simplifying the internal structure of the housing 1.

[0098] In some embodiments, the premixed water inlet channel 543 can draw laundry detergent from the soap box 52 through a venturi tube structure (not shown in the figure), mix it with water in the premixed water inlet channel 543, and then spray it into the clothes processing chamber 20 through the premixed spray channel 352, the second connecting pipe 252, and the premixed nozzle 242, thereby improving the washing ratio of clothes.

[0099] like Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments, a main water inlet hole 544 may be provided on the top wall of the water inlet box 51. One end of the main water inlet channel 541 may be connected to the main water inlet hole 544. One end of the spray water inlet channel 54 may be connected to the main water inlet hole 544. One end of the main water inlet channel 541 may be connected to one end of the spray water inlet channel 54 at the main water inlet hole 544. A main water inlet pipe 111 may be provided between the water inlet box 51 and the water inlet valve 11. One end of the main water inlet pipe 111 is connected to the water inlet valve 11, and the other end of the main water inlet pipe 111 is connected to the main water inlet hole 544. The water inlet valve 11 can supply water to the main water inlet channel 541 and the spray water inlet channel 54 through the main water inlet pipe 111 and the main water inlet hole 544 respectively. In turn, it can supply water to the water inlet box 51 and the soap box 52 through the main water inlet channel 541, and can also supply water to the cleaning spray water channel 351 through the spray water inlet channel 54, and then supply water to the clothes processing chamber 20.

[0100] In some embodiments, a premixed water inlet pipe 112 may be provided between the water inlet box 51 and the water inlet valve 11. One end of the premixed water inlet pipe 112 may be connected to the water inlet valve 11, and the other end of the premixed water inlet pipe 112 may be connected to the premixed water inlet passage 543. The water inlet valve 11 can supply water to the premixed water inlet passage 543 through the premixed water inlet pipe 112, thereby spraying a mixture of laundry detergent and water into the laundry processing chamber 20.

[0101] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, a cleaning water inlet pipe 113 may be provided between the water inlet box 51 and the air duct housing 31. One end of the cleaning water inlet pipe 113 may be connected to the water inlet valve 11, and the other end of the cleaning water inlet pipe 113 may be connected to the cleaning water passage 37 inside the air duct housing 31. The water inlet valve 11 can supply water to the cleaning water passage 37 through the cleaning water inlet pipe 113, and then spray water onto the surface of the evaporator 41 through multiple cleaning holes 371 at the other end of the cleaning water passage 37 to remove lint or impurities from the surface of the evaporator 41.

[0102] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, the connection port 55 can be located on the side edge of the water inlet box 51 near the air duct housing 31, and the liquid inlet of the spray water path 35 can be located on the side edge of the air duct housing 31 near the water inlet box 51, thereby facilitating the connection and communication between the water inlet path 54 and the spray water path 35. Specifically, the first connection port 551 and the second connection port 552 can be located on the side edge of the water inlet box 51 near the air duct housing 31, with the first connection port 551 and the second connection port 552 arranged alternately. The first liquid inlet 3511 of the cleaning spray water path 351 and the second liquid inlet 3521 of the premixed spray water path 352 can be located on the side edge of the air duct housing 31 near the water inlet box 51, with the first liquid inlet 3511 and the second liquid inlet 3521 arranged alternately. This facilitates the connection between the cleaning inlet water path 542 and the cleaning spray water path 351, as well as the connection between the premixed inlet water path 543 and the premixed spray water path 352.

[0103] like Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, in some embodiments, the connection port 55 can be located at the top of the water inlet box 51 and extend upwards. A sleeve 313 extending downwards can be provided on the air duct housing 31, and the liquid inlet of the spray water path 35 can communicate with the interior of the sleeve 313. The sleeve 313 can be fitted around the outer periphery of the connection port 55 and connects with it, allowing the spray water path 35 to connect with the water inlet path 54. A sealing sleeve can be sandwiched between the outer peripheral wall of the connection port 55 and the inner wall of the sleeve 313 to seal the gap between them, improving the sealing performance of the connection port 55 and the sleeve 313.

[0104] In some embodiments, the first connection port 551 may be located on the top of the water inlet box 51 near the air duct housing 31 and extend upward. The second connection port 552 may be located on the top of the water inlet box 51 near the air duct housing 31 and extend upward. The first connection port 551 and the second connection port 552 are arranged alternately. Correspondingly, the first liquid inlet 3511 at one end of the cleaning spray water path 351 is located on the side of the air duct housing 31 near the water inlet box 51, and a first sleeve 3131 is provided below the first liquid inlet 3511. The first sleeve 3131 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first connection port 551 and is connected to the first connection port 551. The second inlet 3521 of the premixed spray water path 352 is located on the side of the air duct housing 31 near the water inlet box 51. A second sleeve 3132 is provided below the second inlet 3521. The second sleeve 3132 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the second connection port 552 and is connected to the second connection port 552.

[0105] In some embodiments, a first sealing sleeve 561 may be sandwiched between the outer peripheral wall of the first connection port 551 and the inner wall of the first sleeve 3131. The first sealing sleeve 561 seals the gap between the outer peripheral wall of the first connection port 551 and the inner wall of the first sleeve 3131, improving the sealing performance of the connection between the first connection port 551 and the first sleeve 3131. Furthermore, the first sealing sleeve 561 may be interference-fitted into the first sleeve 3131 to ensure that no water leakage occurs.

[0106] In some embodiments, a second sealing sleeve 562 may be sandwiched between the outer peripheral wall of the second connection port 552 and the inner wall of the second sleeve 3132. The second sealing sleeve 562 seals the gap between the outer peripheral wall of the second connection port 552 and the inner wall of the second sleeve 3132, thereby improving the sealing performance of the connection between the second connection port 552 and the second sleeve 3132. Furthermore, the second sealing sleeve 562 may be interference-fitted into the second sleeve 3132 to prevent leakage.

[0107] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the lint filter 43 is located on the side of the evaporator 41 near the water inlet box 51. The condenser 42 is located on the side of the evaporator 41 away from the water inlet box 51. The inlet of the spray water path 35 can be located on the side of the lint filter 43 near the water inlet box 51, and the outlet of the spray water path 35 can be located on the side of the lint filter 43 away from the water inlet box 51. This allows the spray water path 35 to extend from the side of the lint filter 43 near the water inlet box 51 to the side of the lint filter 43 away from the water inlet box 51, thereby allowing the connecting pipe 25 and the nozzle 24 to be located on the side of the lint filter 43 away from the water inlet box 51, preventing the lint filter 43 from affecting the installation of the connecting pipe 25 and the nozzle 24. In related technologies, sufficient space needs to be reserved between the lint filter 43 at the front end of the duct housing 31 and the front end of the water inlet box 51 to facilitate the installation of the connecting pipe 25 and the nozzle 24. In this embodiment, the spray water path 35 on the air duct housing 31 is arranged so that the connecting pipe 25 and the nozzle 24 are located on the side of the lint filter device 43 away from the water inlet box 51. This ensures that the lint filter device 43 does not affect the arrangement and installation of the connecting pipe 25 and the nozzle 24, thereby improving the space utilization efficiency inside the housing 1.

[0108] In some embodiments, the first inlet 3511 of the cleaning spray water path 351 can be located on the side of the lint filter device 43 near the water inlet box 51, and the first outlet 3512 of the cleaning spray water path 351 can be located on the side of the lint filter device 43 away from the water inlet box 51. This allows the cleaning spray water path 351 to extend from the side of the lint filter device 43 near the water inlet box 51 to the side of the lint filter device 43 away from the water inlet box 51. Consequently, the first connecting pipe 251 and the first nozzle 24 are located on the side of the lint filter device 43 away from the water inlet box 51, thus preventing the lint filter device 43 from affecting the installation of the first connecting pipe 251 and the first nozzle 24.

[0109] In some embodiments, the second inlet 3521 of the premixed spray water path 352 can be located on the side of the lint filter device 43 near the water inlet box 51, and the second outlet 3522 of the premixed spray water path 352 can be located on the side of the lint filter device 43 away from the water inlet box 51. This allows the premixed cleaning spray water path 351 to extend from the side of the lint filter device 43 near the water inlet box 51 to the side of the lint filter device 43 away from the water inlet box 51. Consequently, the second connecting pipe 252 and the second nozzle 24 are located on the side of the lint filter device 43 away from the water inlet box 51, thus preventing the lint filter device 43 from affecting the installation of the second connecting pipe 252 and the second nozzle 24.

[0110] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the soap dish assembly 50 may include a lid 57, which covers the top surface of the water inlet box 51. The lid 57 may cover the water inlet channel 54. When the lid 57 covers the top surface of the water inlet box 51, the water inlet channel 54 can be formed between the top surface of the water inlet box 51 and the bottom surface of the lid 57. A portion of the water inlet channel 54 may be formed on the top surface of the water inlet box 51, and another portion of the water inlet channel 54 may be formed on the bottom surface of the lid 57. Specifically, the main water inlet channel 541, the spray water inlet channel 54, and the premixed water inlet channel 543 may be formed between the top surface of the water inlet box 51 and the bottom surface of the lid 57, respectively.

[0111] like Figure 8 , Figure 15 and Figure 16As shown, in some embodiments, the drying air duct assembly may include an exhaust duct 38, which is disposed on the air duct housing 31. The exhaust duct 38 is provided with a first vent 381 and a second vent 382. The first vent 381 and the second vent 382 may be respectively disposed at both ends of the exhaust duct 38. The first vent 381 may communicate with the interior of the drying air duct, and the second vent 382 may communicate with the interior space of the water inlet box 51, thereby allowing the drying air duct to communicate with the interior space of the water inlet box 51 through the exhaust duct 38. During the clothes drying process, when the air pressure inside the drum suddenly increases, the hot and humid gas in the clothes processing chamber 20 can enter the drying air duct, then enter the exhaust channel 38 through the first vent 381, and then enter the internal space of the water inlet box 51 through the second vent 382, ​​and then be discharged into the space inside the casing 1 and outside the drum assembly 2, thereby balancing the internal and external air pressure of the drum assembly 2. It is not necessary to open an exhaust hole on the outer wall of the drum assembly 2, nor is it necessary to set an exhaust pipe between the soap box assembly 50 and the drum assembly 2, which helps to simplify the internal structure of the casing 1.

[0112] like Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments, the water inlet box 51 may have an installation cavity 510 inside, and the soap box 52 is disposed inside the installation cavity 510. The installation cavity 510 connects to the external space of the drum assembly 2. Thus, the drying air duct can be connected to the installation cavity 510 through the exhaust channel 38. During the clothes drying process, when the air pressure inside the drum suddenly increases, the hot and humid gas in the clothes processing chamber 20 can enter the drying air duct, then enter the exhaust channel 38 through the first vent 381, and then enter the installation cavity 510 through the second vent 382, ​​and then be discharged into the space inside the housing 1 and outside the drum assembly 2, thereby balancing the internal and external air pressure of the drum assembly 2. In addition, if the air pressure inside the drum suddenly decreases, the air inside the installation cavity 510 can also enter the drying air duct through the exhaust channel 38, thereby balancing the internal and external air pressure of the drum assembly 2.

[0113] In some embodiments, an air vent 512 may be provided on the outer wall of the water inlet box 51, the air vent 512 connecting the mounting cavity 510 and the external space of the water inlet box 51. The mounting cavity 510 can be connected to the internal space of the housing 1 through the air vent 512, thereby balancing the internal and external air pressure of the water inlet box 51 and achieving the balance of the internal and external air pressure of the cylinder assembly 2.

[0114] like Figure 8 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, a vent 513 may be provided on the outer wall of the water inlet box 51, and the vent 513 connects to the mounting cavity 510. The vent 513 can be connected to the second vent 382 to connect the mounting cavity 510 and the exhaust channel 38.

[0115] In some embodiments, the vent 513 may be located at the top of the water inlet box 51 and extend upwards. A vent pipe 314 may be provided on the air duct housing 31, extending downwards, and the second vent hole 382 of the exhaust channel 38 may connect to the interior of the vent pipe 314. The vent pipe 314 may be sleeved around the outer periphery of the vent 513 and connected to it. Through the connection between the vent pipe 314 and the vent 513, the exhaust channel 38 can connect to the interior of the mounting cavity 510, thereby connecting the drying air duct and the mounting cavity 510 through the exhaust channel 38, achieving a balance between the internal and external air pressure of the cylinder assembly 2.

[0116] like Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, the top wall of the water inlet box 51 may be provided with a ventilation channel 514. One end of the ventilation channel 514 is connected to the ventilation interface 513, and the other end of the ventilation channel 514 is connected to the interior of the mounting cavity 510. In this way, the exhaust channel 38 can be connected to the ventilation channel 514 through the ventilation interface 513, and then connected to the interior of the mounting cavity 510 through the ventilation channel 514. At the same time, when the gas in the drying air duct enters the ventilation channel 514 through the exhaust channel 38, the moisture in the gas can gradually condense on the inner wall of the ventilation channel 514, preventing steam from entering the interior of the mounting cavity 510 of the water inlet box 51, and effectively avoiding condensation inside the casing 1.

[0117] like Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, the top wall of the water inlet box 51 may be provided with a condensation chamber 515, which is located between the vent interface 513 and the vent channel 514. The condensation chamber 515 is lower than the vent interface 513 and the vent channel 514, and the bottom port of the vent interface 513 and one end of the vent channel 514 are respectively connected to the top area of ​​the condensation chamber 515. The vent interface 513 can be connected to the vent channel 514 through the condensation chamber 515. Since the condensation chamber 515 is lower than the vent interface 513 and the vent channel 514, condensate on the inner wall of the vent interface 513 and in the vent channel 514 can gradually flow into the condensation chamber 515 and be collected there, preventing condensate from clogging the vent channel 514. Furthermore, when the garment handling device is not performing a drying operation, the condensate in the condensation chamber 515 can be discharged through natural evaporation.

[0118] like Figure 15 and Figure 16As shown, in some embodiments, a partition rib 516 may be provided within the ventilation channel 514, and the partition rib 516 is arranged in a long strip shape. The partition rib 516 can divide the ventilation channel 514 into a first sub-channel 5141 and a second sub-channel 5142. One end of the first sub-channel 5141 can communicate with the top area of ​​the condensation chamber 515. The other end of the first sub-channel 5141 can communicate with one end of the second sub-channel 5142. The other end of the second sub-channel 5142 can communicate with the interior of the mounting cavity 510. In this way, by dividing the ventilation channel 514 into the first sub-channel 5141 and the second sub-channel 5142 by the partition rib 516, the length of the ventilation channel 514 can be extended, ensuring that steam does not enter the interior of the mounting cavity 510 of the water inlet box 51, and effectively preventing condensation inside the casing 1.

[0119] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments, the exhaust channel 38 can be located on the top wall of the drying air duct near the water inlet box 51, which facilitates the connection between the second vent 382 of the exhaust channel 38 and the vent interface 513 of the water inlet box 51. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the exhaust channel 38 can also be located on other side walls of the drying air duct.

[0120] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments, the first vent 381 is located on the top wall of the drying duct of the evaporator 41 near the water inlet box 51, so that the first vent 381 can be located upstream of the evaporator 41. During the clothes drying process, when the air pressure inside the drying duct decreases, the air in the water inlet box 51 enters the exhaust channel 38 through the second vent 382, ​​and then enters the drying duct through the first vent 381. It can then be condensed by the evaporator 41, heated by the condenser 42, and enter the clothes processing chamber 20. This can prevent external moisture from being introduced into the clothes processing chamber 20, reduce the humidity inside the drum, and improve drying efficiency.

[0121] In some embodiments, the exhaust channel 38 may also be disposed on the water inlet box 51 and within the inner wall of the water inlet box 51. The exhaust channel 38 has a first vent 381 and a second vent 382. The first vent 381 communicates with the interior of the drying air duct, and the second vent 382 communicates with the mounting cavity 510, thereby allowing the exhaust channel 38 to connect the mounting cavity 510 and the drying air duct. Since the exhaust channel 38 is integrated into the water inlet box 51, one end of the exhaust channel 38 communicates with the drying air duct through the first vent 381, and the other end of the exhaust channel 38 communicates with the mounting cavity 510 inside the water inlet box 51 through the second vent 382, ​​and then communicates with the external space of the cylindrical assembly 2 through the mounting cavity 510. During the clothes drying process, when the air pressure inside the drum suddenly increases, the hot and humid gas in the clothes processing chamber 20 can enter the drying air duct, then enter the exhaust channel 38 through the first vent 381, and then enter the mounting chamber 510 through the second vent 382, ​​and then be discharged into the space inside the cabinet 1 and outside the drum assembly 2, thereby balancing the internal and external air pressure of the drum assembly 2. It is not necessary to open an exhaust hole on the outer wall of the drum assembly 2, nor is it necessary to set an exhaust pipe between the soap box assembly 50 and the drum assembly 2, which helps to simplify the internal structure of the cabinet.

[0122] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The housing forms the outer shell of the garment handling device; A tubular assembly is disposed within the housing, and a garment processing chamber is formed within the tubular assembly; Soap dish assembly, the soap dish assembly comprising: A water inlet box is provided inside the housing, and the water inlet box has an installation cavity; A soap dish, wherein the soap dish is disposed within the mounting cavity; Drying air duct assembly, the drying air duct assembly comprising: The air duct housing is located on one side of the soap box assembly along the width direction of the box body. The air duct housing forms a drying air duct inside the air duct housing, and the two ends of the drying air duct are respectively connected to the clothing processing chamber. An exhaust channel is provided on the air duct housing. The exhaust channel is provided with a first vent hole and a second vent hole. The first vent hole is connected to the interior of the drying air duct. The water inlet box has a vent on its outer wall, which is connected to the mounting cavity, and the mounting cavity is connected to the external space of the cylinder assembly. The vent is connected to the second vent hole to connect the mounting cavity and the exhaust channel.

2. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The vent is located at the top of the water inlet box and extends upward. The air duct housing is provided with a downwardly extending vent pipe, and the second vent hole communicates with the interior of the vent pipe; The vent pipe is sleeved around the vent interface and is connected to the vent interface.

3. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top wall of the water inlet box is provided with a ventilation channel. One end of the ventilation channel is connected to the ventilation interface, and the other end of the ventilation channel is connected to the mounting cavity.

4. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The top wall of the water inlet box is provided with a condensation chamber, which is located between the vent and the vent. The condensation chamber is lower than the venting interface and the venting channel, and the bottom port of the venting interface and one end of the venting channel are respectively connected to the top region of the condensation chamber.

5. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The exhaust channel is located on the top wall of the drying air duct near the water inlet box.

6. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The drying air duct assembly includes: An evaporator is disposed within the drying air duct; A condenser is located inside the drying air duct and on the side of the evaporator away from the water inlet box; The first vent is located on the top wall of the drying air duct of the evaporator near the water inlet box.

7. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drying air duct assembly includes: A spray water path is provided on the air duct shell. One end of the spray water path forms a liquid inlet for connecting to a water source, and the other end of the spray water path forms a liquid outlet. The garment processing device includes: The nozzle is located on the outer wall of the front end of the cylinder assembly. The inner end of the nozzle is connected to the inside of the cylinder assembly, and the outer end of the nozzle is connected to the liquid outlet through a connecting pipe.

8. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The soap box assembly is provided with a water inlet channel, one end of which is used to connect to a water source, and the other end of which forms a connection port; The connection port is connected to the liquid inlet.

9. The garment processing apparatus as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The water inlet is located on the top wall of the water inlet box, and the connection port is located on the side edge of the water inlet box near the air duct housing. The spray water path is located on the top wall of the air duct housing, and the liquid inlet is located on the side edge of the air duct housing near the water inlet box.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The housing forms the outer shell of the garment handling device; A tubular assembly is disposed within the housing, and a garment processing chamber is formed within the tubular assembly; Soap dish assembly, the soap dish assembly comprising: A water inlet box is provided inside the housing, and the water inlet box has an installation cavity that communicates with the external space of the cylinder assembly; A soap dish, wherein the soap dish is disposed within the mounting cavity; Drying air duct assembly, the drying air duct assembly comprising: The air duct housing is located on one side of the soap box assembly along the width direction of the box body. The air duct housing forms a drying air duct inside the air duct housing, and the two ends of the drying air duct are respectively connected to the clothing processing chamber. An exhaust channel is provided on the water inlet box. The exhaust channel has a first vent hole and a second vent hole. The first vent hole is connected to the interior of the drying air duct, and the second vent hole is connected to the mounting cavity, so that the exhaust channel connects the mounting cavity and the drying air duct.

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