Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of clothes processing equipment, clothes processing equipment includes: outer tube subassembly, inner tube and water inlet device, outer tube subassembly includes outer tube and heat exchange plate, heat exchange plate is located in outer tube and is defined with outer tube between water passage, inner tube is rotatably arranged in outer tube, and it is set apart with heat exchange plate, water inlet device includes first water inlet valve and second water inlet valve, first water inlet valve is used to control water flow into outer tube, second water inlet valve is used to control water flow into water passage. According to the clothes processing equipment of the utility model embodiment, by setting first water inlet valve and second water inlet valve, first water inlet valve and second water inlet valve can be used to control water flow into outer tube and water passage respectively when clothes processing equipment executes different program, different water inlet valve can satisfy the requirement of water flow speed, water volume etc. under different program, so that control is more convenient, beneficial to simplifying the control logic of clothes processing equipment.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, clothing processing equipment uses a single inlet valve to switch water flow in different working modes, which leads to complex control logic and cannot meet the requirements of water flow speed and volume in different modes. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a garment processing device that simplifies control logic and meets the water flow speed and volume requirements of different operating modes.

[0004] The garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an outer cylinder assembly, the outer cylinder assembly including an outer cylinder and a heat exchange plate, the outer cylinder extending axially in a front-rear direction or extending obliquely relative to the front-rear direction, the heat exchange plate being disposed inside the outer cylinder and defining a water passage cavity between the heat exchange plate and the outer cylinder; an inner cylinder rotatably disposed inside the outer cylinder and spaced apart from the heat exchange plate; and a water inlet device, the water inlet device including a first water inlet valve and a second water inlet valve, the first water inlet valve being used to control the water flow into the outer cylinder, and the second water inlet valve being used to control the water flow into the water passage cavity.

[0005] According to the clothing processing device of this utility model embodiment, by setting a first water inlet valve and a second water inlet valve, the first water inlet valve and the second water inlet valve can control the water flow into the outer cylinder and the water passage chamber respectively when the clothing processing device executes different programs. Different water inlet valves can meet the requirements of water flow speed, water volume, etc. under different programs, making the control more convenient and simplifying the control logic of the clothing processing device.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet device has a water source interface and a first water inlet chamber. The water source interface is adapted to be connected to a water source. The first water inlet chamber is connected to the water inlet of the outer cylinder. The first water inlet valve is used to control the opening and closing of the water source interface and the first water inlet chamber, so that water entering the first water inlet chamber enters the outer cylinder through the water inlet of the outer cylinder.

[0007] In some embodiments, the outer cylinder includes: a cylinder body, the rear end of which is a closed end and the front end is an open end; a cylinder cover, the cylinder cover being connected to the open end and having a through-hole in the middle; wherein, the water inlet device is disposed on the periphery of the cylinder body and located obliquely below the cylinder body, the water inlet of the outer cylinder is disposed on the cylinder cover and located obliquely above the through-hole, the water inlet of the outer cylinder is connected to the first water inlet cavity through a first water inlet pipe, the first water inlet pipe extending at least partially along the circumference of the outer cylinder.

[0008] In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment further includes: a detergent storage device disposed outside the outer drum and having a storage cavity; and a dispensing pump for dispensing detergent from the storage cavity into the first water inlet cavity.

[0009] In some examples, the detergent storage device is at least partially located below the outer cylinder and is arranged circumferentially with the water inlet device on the outer cylinder. The dispensing pump is installed on the water inlet device, the outlet of the dispensing pump is connected to the first water inlet chamber, and the inlet of the dispensing pump is connected to the storage chamber through a dispensing pipe that extends circumferentially along the outer cylinder.

[0010] In some embodiments, the outer cylinder has an air inlet and an air outlet, and the garment processing device further includes: an air duct assembly, the air duct assembly being disposed outside the outer cylinder and having an air duct, the inlet of the air duct being connected to the air outlet, and the outlet of the air duct being connected to the air inlet; and a filter element, the filter element being located at the inlet of the air duct.

[0011] In some examples, the garment processing device further includes a rinsing assembly connected to the air duct assembly, the rinsing assembly having a communicating water inlet and a water spraying section, the first water inlet valve further being used to control the flow of water into the water inlet, and the water spraying section being used to spray water toward the filter element.

[0012] In some specific examples, the water inlet of the outer cylinder is connected to the first water inlet chamber via a first water inlet pipe; the clothing processing device further includes: a three-way pipe, the three-way pipe having a water inlet connector and two water outlet connectors; a third water inlet pipe, the third water inlet pipe connecting one of the water outlet connectors to the water inlet section; wherein, the first water inlet pipe includes two branch pipes, one of the branch pipes connecting the water inlet connector to the first water inlet chamber, and the other branch pipe connecting the other water outlet connector to the water inlet of the outer cylinder.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water passage cavity has a water inlet and / or a water outlet, the water outlet being lower than the middle of the outer cylinder in the vertical direction; wherein, the water inlet device further has a second water inlet cavity, the second water inlet cavity being connected to the water outlet, and the second water inlet valve being used to control the opening and closing of the water source interface and the second water inlet cavity, so that water in the second water inlet cavity enters the water passage cavity through the water outlet.

[0014] In some examples, the garment processing device further includes: a water valve, which is located on the outer cylinder and has a water inlet, a water outlet, and a drain outlet. The water inlet is connected to the second water inlet chamber, and the water outlet is connected to the water outlet. When the garment processing device is in a dry state, the water inlet is connected to the water outlet to connect the second water inlet chamber to the water outlet, and water is supplied to the water outlet through the water inlet. When the garment processing device is in a draining state, the water outlet is connected to the drain outlet to discharge water from the water inlet chamber through the drain outlet.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The front view of the garment processing equipment shown; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A structural cross-sectional view of the garment processing equipment shown in the figure; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of part A shown in the image; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the water inlet device and the detergent storage device of the garment processing equipment shown; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows the assembly of the water inlet device and the dispensing pump of the garment processing equipment. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the water inlet device and the dispensing pump. Figure 8 yes Figure 6An exploded view of the structure of the water inlet base of the water inlet device shown; Figure 9 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the water inlet device shown; Figure 10 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the water inlet base of the water inlet device shown in the figure; Figure 11 yes Figure 6 The structural cross-sectional view of the water inlet seat, the first water inlet valve, and the second water inlet valve of the water inlet device shown in the figure; Figure 12 yes Figure 11 An enlarged view of part B shown in the diagram; Figure 13 yes Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the microbubble generator shown in the figure; Figure 14 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the water inlet base of the water inlet device shown in the figure; Figure 15 yes Figure 6 The structural cross-sectional view of the water inlet device and the delivery pump shown; Figure 16 yes Figure 6 Side view of the water inlet device shown; Figure 17 It is along Figure 16 Structural cross-sectional view of the CC line; Figure 18 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the detergent storage device in the clothing processing equipment shown; Figure 19 yes Figure 18 An exploded view of the detergent storage device shown in the diagram; Figure 20 yes Figure 18 The diagram shows a perspective view of a detergent storage device, with the lid in a closed state. Figure 21 yes Figure 20 A structural cross-sectional view of the detergent storage device shown; Figure 22 yes Figure 18 The diagram shows a perspective view of a detergent storage device, with the lid in an open position. Figure 23 yes Figure 22 A structural cross-sectional view of the detergent storage device shown; Figure 24 This is an exploded view of the outer cylinder assembly of the garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 25 yes Figure 24 The front view of the outer cylinder assembly shown; Figure 26 yes Figure 24 Rear view of the outer cylinder assembly shown; Figure 27 yes Figure 26 An enlarged view of part D shown; Figure 28 yes Figure 27 The diagram shows the structure of the water valve. Figure 29 yes Figure 28 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the water valve. Figure 30 This is a schematic diagram of the water valve according to another embodiment; Figure 31 yes Figure 30 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the water valve. Figure 32 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the outer cylinder assembly and air duct assembly of the garment processing equipment shown in the figure; Figure 33 yes Figure 32 The structural cross-sectional view of the air duct assembly shown; Figure 34 yes Figure 32 An exploded view of the air duct assembly shown in the diagram; Figure 35 yes Figure 32 Another exploded view of the air duct assembly shown; Figure 36 yes Figure 35 An enlarged view of part E shown.

[0017] Figure label: Clothing processing equipment 100 Outer cylinder assembly 10, water passage cavity 101, overflow port 1012, water passage 102, overflow channel 103, first extension section 1031, second extension section 1032, outer cylinder 11, air inlet 1101, air outlet 1102, water inlet 1103, end wall 111, shaft hole 11101, side peripheral wall 112, cylinder body 1141, cylinder cover 1142, through port 11421, positioning notch 11422, heat exchange plate 12, clearance hole 1201. Water valve 30, valve body 31, inlet port 3111, through port 3112, drain port 3113, overflow port 3114, inlet channel 3121, tapering section 31211, through channel 3122, drain channel 3123, overflow channel 3124, through channel 3125, sealing element 32, through pipe 40. Air duct assembly 60, air duct 601, inlet 602, outlet 603, air duct housing 604, air duct base 61, air inlet ring 611, water passage hole 6111, water guide cavity 6113, water guide surface 6114, positioning protrusion 612, air duct cover 62, flushing assembly 63, mounting bracket 631, water spray section 6311, mounting flange 6313, positioning notch 6314, water inlet section 632, filter element 64. Water inlet device 70, water inlet base 71, first water inlet chamber 7101, first liquid inlet pipe 7102, first liquid outlet pipe 7103, second water inlet chamber 7104, second liquid outlet pipe 7105, mounting cavity 7106, first open opening 71061, second open opening 71062, liquid inlet channel 7107, liquid outlet channel 7108, support 711, base body 7111, mounting plate 7112, positioning recess 71121, first slot 7113, annular step 71131, second slot 7114, bottom shell 712, first sealing 713, second sealing sleeve, 714, sealing ring, 715, water source interface, 72, first inlet valve, 73, second inlet valve, 74, microbubble generator, 76, water flow channel, 761, first flow channel, 7611, second flow channel, 7612, water flow dispersing part, 762, through hole, 7620, annular rib, 7621, separating rib, 7622, ​​check valve, 77, first inlet pipe, 781, branch pipe, 7811, second inlet pipe, 782, third inlet pipe, 783, tee pipe, 784, inlet connector, 7841, outlet connector, 7842, dispensing pipe, 785. Dispensing pump 80, inlet connector 801, outlet connector 802, positioning protrusion 81, detergent storage device 90, storage cavity 901, dispensing cavity 902, dispensing port 903, first part 911, second part 912, first housing 921, lateral extension 9211, vertical extension 9212, first snap-fit ​​part 9213, second housing 922, cover 923, second snap-fit ​​part 9231, flow guide 924, first flow guide plate 9241, second flow guide plate 9242, liquid level detection element 925. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0019] The following is for reference. Figures 1-36 Description of a garment processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Reference Figures 1-3According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the clothing processing device 100 includes an outer cylinder assembly 10 and an inner cylinder (not shown in the figure). The outer cylinder assembly 10 includes an outer cylinder 11, which extends axially in the front-back direction or extends obliquely relative to the front-back direction. The inner cylinder is rotatably disposed inside the outer cylinder 11.

[0021] Reference Figure 24 and Figure 25 The outer cylinder assembly 10 also includes a heat exchange plate 12, which is disposed inside the outer cylinder 11, and a water passage cavity 101 is defined between the heat exchange plate 12 and the outer cylinder 11. The inner cylinder is spaced apart from the heat exchange plate 12.

[0022] Furthermore, referring to Figures 3-6 The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a water inlet device 70, which includes a first water inlet valve 73 and a second water inlet valve 74. The first water inlet valve 73 is used to control the water flow into the outer cylinder 11, and the second water inlet valve 74 is used to control the water flow into the water passage chamber 101.

[0023] When water needs to be supplied to the outer drum 11, for example when the clothes handling device 100 is running a washing program, the first water inlet valve 73 can control the water flow into the outer drum 11. The water in the outer drum 11 can enter the inner drum to wet the clothes. The inner drum rotates inside the outer drum 11, which can carry the clothes to a certain height. When it exceeds a certain height, the clothes can fall freely under the action of gravity, thereby generating an impact force on the clothes and achieving the washing of the clothes.

[0024] When the clothing handling equipment 100 is executing the drying program, hot air can be introduced into the outer drum 11 to dry the clothes in the inner drum. During the drying process, the second water inlet valve 74 can control the water flow into the water passage chamber 101. The cooler water in the water passage chamber 101 exchanges heat with the heat exchange plate 12, which can lower the temperature of the heat exchange plate 12. The heat exchange plate 12 can condense the hot air in the outer drum 11, causing the water vapor in the hot air to condense into liquid water and be discharged from the outer drum 11, thereby quickly drying the clothes in the inner drum.

[0025] According to the clothing processing device 100 of this utility model embodiment, by setting a first water inlet valve 73 and a second water inlet valve 74, the first water inlet valve 73 and the second water inlet valve 74 can control the water flow into the outer cylinder 11 and the water passage chamber 101 respectively when the clothing processing device 100 executes different programs. Different water inlet valves can meet the requirements of water flow speed, water volume, etc. under different programs, making the control more convenient and simplifying the control logic of the clothing processing device 100.

[0026] Reference Figures 6-8According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet device 70 has a water source interface 72 and a first water inlet chamber 7101. The water source interface 72 is adapted to be connected to a water source. The first water inlet chamber 7101 is connected to the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11. The first water inlet valve 73 is used to control the opening and closing of the water source interface 72 and the first water inlet chamber 7101 so that the water entering the first water inlet chamber 7101 enters the outer cylinder 11 through the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11.

[0027] When water needs to be introduced into the outer cylinder 11, the first water inlet valve 73 is activated, thereby connecting the water source interface 72 and the first water inlet chamber 7101. In this way, the water source can flow through the water source interface 72 into the first water inlet chamber 7101. Under the action of water pressure, the water in the first water inlet chamber 7101 can enter the outer cylinder 11 through the water inlet 1103 until the predetermined water level is reached.

[0028] In the above technical solution, by setting a water source interface 72 and a first water inlet chamber 7101, the first water inlet valve 73 controls the water flow into the outer cylinder 11 by controlling the opening and closing of the water source interface 72 and the first water inlet chamber 7101. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the outer cylinder 11 includes a cylinder body 1141 and a cylinder cover 1142. The rear end of the cylinder body 1141 is a closed end and the front end is an open end. The cylinder cover 1142 is connected to the open end and has a through-hole 11421 in the middle.

[0030] The water inlet device 70 is located on the periphery of the cylinder body 1141 and is located diagonally below the cylinder body 1141. The water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11 is located on the cylinder cover 1142 and is located diagonally above the opening 11421. The water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11 is connected to the first water inlet chamber 7101 through the first water inlet pipe 781. The first water inlet pipe 781 extends at least partially along the circumference of the outer cylinder 11.

[0031] Therefore, by placing the water inlet device 70 at the lower part of the drum body 1141, the space utilization rate can be improved, which is conducive to realizing the overall miniaturization design of the clothing processing equipment 100; by placing the water inlet 1103 of the outer drum 11 at the drum cover 1142 and at the upper part of the drum opening, the water inlet 1103 of the outer drum 11 is located at a high position and flows from top to bottom, preventing the water inlet 1103 of the outer drum 11 from being blocked.

[0032] Reference Figures 1-2 , Figure 5In some embodiments, the clothing processing device 100 further includes a detergent storage device 90 and a dispensing pump 80. The detergent storage device 90 is located outside the outer drum 11 and has a storage cavity 901. The dispensing pump 80 is used to dispense the detergent in the storage cavity 901 into the first water inlet cavity 7101.

[0033] The detergent in the storage chamber 901 can be dispensed into the first water inlet chamber 7101 by the dispensing pump 80. In this way, the detergent can be mixed with the water in the first water inlet chamber 7101 before being dispensed. On the one hand, the water pressure can be used to dispense the detergent into the outer drum 11, and on the other hand, it can promote the dissolution of the detergent, which is beneficial to improving the washing effect of the clothing treatment equipment 100.

[0034] In some examples, the detergent storage device 90 is at least partially located below the outer cylinder 11 and is arranged circumferentially with the water inlet device 70 on the outer cylinder 11. The dispensing pump 80 is installed on the water inlet device 70. The outlet of the dispensing pump 80 is connected to the first water inlet chamber 7101. The inlet of the dispensing pump 80 is connected to the storage chamber 901 through a dispensing pipe 785, which extends circumferentially along the outer cylinder 11.

[0035] Therefore, by installing the injection pump 80 on the water inlet device 70, the two can be integrated into one unit, realizing a modular design. On the one hand, this reduces connecting pipes and simplifies the structure, and on the other hand, it facilitates installation and maintenance.

[0036] Reference Figures 1-2 , Figure 32 and Figure 33 In some embodiments, the outer cylinder 11 has an air inlet 1101 and an air outlet 1102. The clothing processing device 100 also includes an air duct assembly 60 and a filter element 64. The air duct assembly 60 is located outside the outer cylinder 11 and has an air duct 601. The inlet 602 of the air duct 601 is connected to the air outlet 1102, and the outlet 603 of the air duct 601 is connected to the air inlet 1101. The filter element 64 is located at the inlet 602 of the air duct 601.

[0037] When the clothing processing equipment 100 dries clothes, the hot air in the air duct 601 can be discharged from the outlet 603 of the air duct 601 and enter the outer drum 11 through the air inlet 1101. After the hot air comes into contact with the wet clothes in the inner drum, the moisture in the clothes evaporates and forms humid air, which is then discharged from the air outlet 1102 of the outer drum 11 and enters the air duct 601 through the inlet 602. After being processed by the air duct assembly 60, it forms hot air again, and this cycle repeats. During this process, the filter element 64 can filter the airflow flowing through the inlet 602 of the air duct 601 to prevent lint and other debris from entering the air duct 601.

[0038] Therefore, in the above technical solution, by setting the air duct assembly 60, hot air can be generated, which can then be introduced into the outer cylinder 11, enabling the clothing processing equipment 100 to achieve the function of drying clothes; by setting the filter element 64 at the inlet 602 of the air duct 601, lint and other debris in the airflow can be filtered to prevent lint and other debris from entering the air duct 601 and affecting the drying function, and also to prevent lint and other debris from entering the inner cylinder and causing secondary pollution to the clothes.

[0039] Reference Figure 33 Figure 35 In some examples, the garment processing device 100 also includes a rinsing assembly 63 connected to the air duct assembly 60. The rinsing assembly 63 has a communicating water inlet 632 and a water spraying part 6311. A first water inlet valve 73 is also used to control the flow of water into the water inlet 632, and the water spraying part 6311 is used to spray water toward the filter element 64.

[0040] When it is necessary to clean the filter element 64, water can be supplied to the flushing assembly 63 so that the water spraying part 6311 can spray water toward the filter element 64 to achieve the purpose of cleaning the filter element 64. The water after cleaning the filter element 64 can enter the outer cylinder 11 and be discharged from the drain chamber of the outer cylinder 11, or be discharged through the external drain pipe.

[0041] In the above technical solution, by setting up the rinsing component 63, the filter element 64 at the inlet 602 of the air duct 601 can be rinsed to prevent lint and other debris from entering the air duct 601 and the outer drum 11. This prevents lint and other debris from entering the air duct 601 and affecting the drying function, and also prevents lint and other debris from entering the inner drum and causing secondary pollution to the clothes.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some specific examples, the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11 is connected to the first water inlet chamber 7101 through the first water inlet pipe 781; the clothing processing device 100 also includes a three-way pipe 784 and a third water inlet pipe 783. The three-way pipe 784 has a water inlet connector 7841 and two water outlet connectors 7842. The third water inlet pipe 783 connects one of the water outlet connectors 7842 to the water inlet section 632.

[0043] The first water inlet pipe 781 includes two branch pipes 7811, one of which is connected to the water inlet connector 7841 and the first water inlet chamber 7101, and the other branch pipe 7811 is connected to the other water outlet connector 7842 and the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11.

[0044] Specifically, when the first inlet valve 73 is activated, the water in the first inlet chamber 7101 can flow along one of the branch pipes 7811. After flowing through the three-way pipe 784, part of the water flows along the other branch pipe 7811 toward the outer cylinder 11 and finally flows into the outer cylinder 11 through the inlet 1103. Another part of the water flows along the third inlet pipe 783 toward the flushing assembly 63 and finally flows into the flushing assembly 63 through the inlet 632 and is sprayed out from the spray section 6311 of the flushing assembly 63 to the filter element 64.

[0045] In the above technical solution, by setting a three-way pipe 784, the water in the first water inlet chamber 7101 can be diverted, so that a part of the water in the first water inlet chamber 7101 can be transported to the water inlet 632 of the rinsing assembly 63, thereby using this part of the water to rinse the filter element 64, and the other part of the water can be transported to the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11.

[0046] Reference Figure 2 , Figures 24-27 In some embodiments, the water passage 101 has a water inlet and / or drain outlet 102, which is lower than the middle of the outer cylinder 11 in the vertical direction. This arrangement allows water in the water passage 101 to flow upwards when the water inlet 102 is used for water intake, enabling sufficient heat exchange between the water and the heat exchange plate 12 and improving the condensation effect of the heat exchange plate 12 on the hot air inside the outer cylinder 11. When the water inlet 102 is used for drainage, the water in the water passage 101 can be drained, preventing bacterial growth due to residual water in the water passage 101.

[0047] Among them, reference Figures 6-8 The water inlet device 70 also has a second water inlet chamber 7104, which is connected to the water outlet 102. The second water inlet valve 74 is used to control the opening and closing of the water source interface 72 and the second water inlet chamber 7104, so that the water in the second water inlet chamber 7104 enters the water outlet 102 into the water outlet chamber 101.

[0048] In the above technical solution, by setting a second water inlet chamber 7104, the second water inlet valve 74 controls the water flow into the water inlet chamber 101 by controlling the opening and closing of the water source interface 72 and the second water inlet chamber 7104. The structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0049] Reference Figures 26-31 In some examples, the garment processing device 100 also includes a water valve 30, which is located on the outer cylinder 11 and has a water inlet 3111, a water outlet 3112 and a drain 3113. The water inlet 3111 is connected to the second water inlet chamber 7104 and the water outlet 3112 is connected to the water outlet 102.

[0050] When the clothing processing device 100 is in the drying state, the water inlet 3111 and the water outlet 3112 are connected to connect the second water inlet chamber 7104 to the water outlet 102, and water is supplied to the water outlet 102 through the water inlet 3111. When the clothing processing device 100 is in the draining state, the water outlet 3112 and the drain port 3113 are connected to discharge the water in the water outlet chamber 101 through the drain port 3113.

[0051] Specifically, the water inlet 3111 can be connected to a water inlet structure (e.g., a water inlet pipe), the water outlet 3112 can be connected to the water outlet 102 via a water outlet pipe 40, and the drain 3113 can be connected to a drain structure (e.g., a drain pipe).

[0052] During the drying process, the second water inlet valve 74 can connect the water source interface 72 and the second water inlet chamber 7104. The water with a lower temperature in the second water inlet chamber 7104 can flow into the water valve 30 through the water inlet pipe from the water inlet interface 3111, and then flow out from the water outlet interface 3112. At this time, the water outlet 102 is used for water inlet. The water flowing out from the water outlet interface 3112 can enter the water outlet chamber 101 through the water outlet 102 through the water outlet pipe 40. The water in the water outlet chamber 101 exchanges heat with the heat exchange plate 12, which can reduce the temperature of the heat exchange plate 12. The heat exchange plate 12 can condense the hot air in the outer drum 11, so that the water vapor in the hot air condenses into liquid water and is discharged from the outer drum 11, thereby quickly drying the clothes in the inner drum.

[0053] When the water level in the water passage 101 rises to the overflow port 1012, the higher temperature water is discharged from the overflow port 1012 first. In this way, the lower temperature water is continuously introduced into the water passage 101, so that the heat exchange between the water in the water passage 101 and the heat exchange plate 12, and between the heat exchange plate 12 and the hot air in the outer cylinder 11, is more complete.

[0054] After the clothes processing equipment 100 finishes drying the clothes, the water outlet 102 is used for drainage. The water in the water passage chamber 101 can be discharged from the outer drum 11 through the water outlet 102, and then flow into the water valve 30 through the water pipe 40 from the water inlet 3112. The water in the water valve 30 can be discharged from the drain inlet 3113 and guided to a specific area through the drain pipe.

[0055] Therefore, by setting a water valve 30 and connecting the water valve 30 to the second water inlet chamber 7104 and the water outlet 102, the water valve 30 can switch between different functions according to the actual usage status. That is, when water needs to be supplied to the water outlet chamber 101, the water valve 30 can connect the second water inlet chamber 7104 and the water outlet 102, and the water in the water outlet chamber 101 can flow from bottom to top, so as to fully exchange heat with the heat exchange plate 12 and improve the condensation effect of the heat exchange plate 12 on the hot air in the outer cylinder 11. When water needs to be discharged from the water outlet chamber 101, the water valve 30 can connect the drainage structure and the water outlet 102, and the water in the water outlet chamber 101 can be drained through the water valve 30, avoiding the growth of bacteria due to residual water in the water outlet chamber 101. One valve serves two purposes, which helps to reduce the number of parts in the clothing processing equipment 100, reduce production costs, and improve production efficiency.

[0056] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-36 Description of a garment processing device 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0057] Reference Figures 1-3 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the garment processing device 100 includes an outer cylinder assembly 10 and an inner cylinder. The outer cylinder assembly 10 includes an outer cylinder 11 and a heat exchange plate 12. The heat exchange plate 12 is disposed inside the outer cylinder 11 and defines a water passage cavity 101 between the heat exchange plate 12 and the outer cylinder 11. The inner cylinder is rotatably disposed inside the outer cylinder 11 and spaced apart from the heat exchange plate.

[0058] In some embodiments, the outer cylinder 11 extends in a front-to-back direction or is inclined relative to the front-to-back direction. The outer cylinder 11 includes a cylinder body 1141 and a cylinder cover 1142. The cylinder body 1141 includes an end wall 111 and a side peripheral wall 112. The side peripheral wall 112 surrounds the end wall 111. The rear end of the side peripheral wall 112 is connected to the end wall 111, and the front end of the side peripheral wall 112 defines an open end. The cylinder cover 1142 is connected to the open end, and the middle part of the cylinder cover 1142 has a through-hole 11421. The water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11 is provided on the cylinder cover 1142 and is located obliquely above (e.g., above the left or above the right) the through-hole 11421.

[0059] In some embodiments, the outer cylinder 11 has a shaft hole 11101 in the middle of its end wall 111, and the heat exchange plate 12 has a clearance hole 1201 in the middle, the clearance hole 1201 corresponding to the shaft hole 11101. The garment handling device 100 also includes a drive device, which is connected to the inner cylinder via a rotating shaft to drive the inner cylinder to rotate inside the outer cylinder 11, the rotating shaft passing through the shaft hole 11101.

[0060] In some embodiments, the heat exchange plate 12 and the end wall 111 of the outer cylinder 11 define a water passage cavity 101. The water passage cavity 101 has a water inlet 102 and an overflow outlet 1012. The water inlet 102 is located on the end wall 111 of the outer cylinder 11, below the shaft hole 11101, and the overflow outlet 1012 is located above the shaft hole 11101. When water is introduced into the water passage cavity 101, the water inlet 102 can be used for water intake. When the water level in the water passage cavity 101 rises to the overflow outlet 1012, the water in the water passage cavity 101 can overflow from the overflow outlet 1012. When the water passage cavity 101 needs to be drained, the water inlet 102 can be used for drainage.

[0061] Reference Figure 25 In some embodiments, an overflow channel 103 is further defined between the heat exchange plate 12 and the end wall 111 of the outer cylinder 11. The overflow channel 103 communicates with the water passage cavity 101, specifically, the overflow channel 103 communicates with the overflow port 1012 of the water passage cavity 101. Specifically, the overflow channel 103 includes a first extension section 1031 and a second extension section 1032. The first extension section 1031 is located on the outside of the water passage cavity 101 and can form an arc-shaped section extending circumferentially along the water passage cavity 101. The second extension section 1032 is located above the shaft hole 11101 and is formed as a straight section extending radially along the heat exchange plate 12. The lower end of the second extension section 1032 communicates with the overflow port 1012 of the water passage cavity 101, and the upper end of the second extension section 1032 communicates with the upper end of the first extension section 1031.

[0062] In some alternative embodiments, the number of overflow channels 103 is one. The overflow channel 103 is located on one side of the centerline extending vertically of the end wall 111. In other alternative embodiments, the number of overflow channels 103 is two, with the two overflow channels 103 located on either side of the centerline extending vertically of the end wall 111, and the two overflow channels 103 are symmetrically arranged about the centerline extending vertically of the end wall 111.

[0063] Reference Figures 26-31 In some embodiments, the garment processing device 100 further includes a water valve 30, which can be fixed to the outer surface of the end wall 111 of the outer cylinder 11. Specifically, the water valve 30 includes a valve body 31, which has a water inlet 3111, a water passage 3112, a drain 3113, and an overflow 3114. The water inlet 3111 can be connected to the water inlet device 70 described below. The water passage 3112 can be connected to the water outlet 102 through a water passage pipe 40. The drain 3113 can be connected to a drainage structure (e.g., a drain pipe). The overflow 3114 can be connected to the overflow hole of the outer cylinder 11 through an overflow pipe.

[0064] The valve body 31 defines an inlet channel 3121, a water passage 3122, a drain channel 3123, and an overflow channel 3124. One end of the inlet channel 3121 is connected to the inlet port 3111, one end of the water passage 3122 is connected to the water passage port 3112, the drain channel 3123 extends in the vertical direction, the lower end of the drain channel 3123 is connected to the drain port 3113, and one end of the overflow channel 3124 is connected to the overflow port 3114.

[0065] Reference Figure 28 and Figure 29 In some alternative examples, the other end of the inlet channel 3121 is connected to the upper end of the drain channel 3123. The inlet channel 3121 has a tapering section 31211 at a position away from the inlet interface 3111. The flow area of ​​the tapering section 31211 gradually decreases in the direction away from the inlet interface 3111. The other end of the water passage 3122 is connected to the middle of the inlet channel 3121. The connection position between the water passage 3122 and the inlet channel 3121 is located between the inlet interface 3111 and the tapering section 31211. The other end of the overflow channel 3124 is connected to the middle of the drain channel 3123. The water valve 30 also includes a sealing element 32, which is a spherical structure and is movably disposed in the water inlet channel 3121. When the sealing element 32 moves to the water inlet interface 3111, it can close the water inlet interface 3111, so that the drainage channel 3123 and the water passage channel 3122 are connected through the water inlet channel 3121. When the sealing element 32 moves to the tapered section 31211, it can cut off the water inlet channel 3121 and the drainage channel 3123, and connect the water inlet channel 3121 and the water passage channel 3122.

[0066] Reference Figure 30 and Figure 31 In some alternative examples, the other end of the water inlet channel 3121 and the other end of the water passage 3122 are connected to the upper end of the drainage channel 3123 through the water passage 3125, and the flow area of ​​the water passage 3125 is smaller than the flow area of ​​the water passage 3122.

[0067] Reference Figures 32-36 In some embodiments, the garment handling device 100 further includes an air duct assembly 60, a rinsing assembly 63, and a filter 64.

[0068] The air duct assembly 60 includes an air duct housing 604, a fan, and a heating element (not shown in the figure). The air duct housing 604 defines an air duct 601. The inlet 602 of the air duct 601 is connected to the outlet 1102 of the outer cylinder 11, and the outlet 603 of the air duct 601 is connected to the inlet 1101 of the outer cylinder 11.

[0069] The air duct housing 604 includes an air duct seat 61 and an air duct cover 62. The air duct seat 61 is fixed to the outside of the outer cylinder 11, and the air duct cover 62 is located on the side of the air duct seat 61 away from the outer cylinder 11, and the air duct cover 62 and the air duct seat 61 define an air duct 601. The air duct seat 61 has an air inlet ring 611, which defines the inlet 602 of the air duct 601. A water inlet 632 is connected to the peripheral wall of the air inlet ring 611, and the peripheral wall of the air inlet ring 611 is provided with a water passage hole 6111.

[0070] The flushing assembly 63 includes a mounting bracket 631 and a water inlet 632. The mounting bracket 631 is located at the inlet 602 of the air duct 601, that is, the mounting bracket 631 is located inside the air inlet ring 611. One end of the mounting bracket 631 is provided with a mounting flange 6313, which is supported on the inner surface of the air duct seat 61. The inner surface of the air duct seat 61 has a positioning protrusion 612, and the mounting flange 6313 has a positioning notch 6314. The positioning notch 6314 cooperates with the positioning protrusion 612 to realize the positioning and installation of the mounting bracket 631 at the inlet 602 of the air duct 601.

[0071] The water spray section 6311 and the filter element 64 are mounted on the mounting bracket 631. The water inlet section 632 is connected to the water spray section 6311 through the water passage 6111. The water inlet section 632 is used to supply water to the water spray section 6311 so that the water spray section 6311 sprays water toward the filter element 64. Specifically, the water spray section 6311 includes a water spray hole, and the flow area of ​​the water spray hole gradually increases in the direction of water flow.

[0072] A water guiding cavity 6113 is defined between the air duct seat 61 and the filter element 64. The water guiding cavity 6113 connects the ventilation duct 601 and the inner cavity of the outer cylinder 11. Water in the air duct 601 (such as spray water, condensate water, washing water, etc.) can flow into the outer cylinder 11 through the water guiding cavity 6113 and eventually be discharged from the outer cylinder 11.

[0073] The water guiding cavity 6113 is located on the outer periphery of the inlet 602 of the air duct 601. The cavity wall of the water guiding cavity 6113 has a water guiding surface 6114. In the radial direction of the inlet 602 of the air duct 601, the water guiding surface 6114 gradually slopes downwards towards the inlet 602 of the air duct 601. Water in the air duct 601 can flow downwards under the guidance of the water guiding surface 6114, thereby entering the outer cylinder 11 and finally being discharged from the outer cylinder 11. Therefore, by setting the water guiding surface 6114 on the cavity wall of the water guiding cavity 6113, a water guiding effect can be achieved, ensuring that the water in the air duct 601 can be completely drained through the water guiding cavity 6113, and preventing bacteria from growing in the air duct 601 due to residual water.

[0074] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 6In some embodiments, the garment processing device 100 further includes a water inlet device 70, which is disposed on the periphery of the tub body 1141 and located diagonally below the tub body 1141 (e.g., lower left or lower right). The water inlet device 70 includes a water source interface 72, a water inlet seat 71, and a first water inlet valve 73, wherein the water source interface 72 is adapted to be connected to a water source.

[0075] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 6-17 The water inlet seat 71 defines the first water inlet chamber 7101. The first water inlet valve 73 is located on the top of the water inlet seat 71 and is used to control the opening and closing of the water source interface 72 and the first water inlet chamber 7101 so that the water entering the first water inlet chamber 7101 enters the outer cylinder 11 through the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11.

[0076] Specifically, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the water inlet seat 71 has a first slot 7113, which is connected to the upper part of the first water inlet chamber 7101. The first water inlet valve 73 is at least partially inserted into the first slot 7113. A first sealing sleeve 713 is provided in the first slot 7113. The first sealing sleeve 713 is sleeved on the outside of the first water inlet valve 73 and is located between the groove wall of the first slot 7113 and the first water inlet valve 73.

[0077] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In some embodiments, the water inlet device 70 further includes a microbubble generator 76, which is disposed on the water inlet seat 71 and located between the first water inlet valve 73 and the first water inlet chamber 7101 in the water flow direction, so that the water flowing through it generates microbubbles. The microbubbles generated by the microbubble generator 76 are small in size and can penetrate into the gaps of clothing fibers. When the microbubbles burst, they can generate a certain impact on the clothing fibers, thereby removing dust and other stains attached to the clothing fibers, which helps to improve the washing effect of the clothes.

[0078] Specifically, the microbubble generator 76 is disposed in the first slot 7113, and the first water inlet valve 73 is inserted into the first slot 7113 to abut against the microbubble generator 76. The peripheral wall of the first slot 7113 is provided with an annular step 71131, the microbubble generator 76 is supported on the annular step 71131, and a sealing ring 715 is provided in the first slot 7113. The sealing ring 715 is located between the outer peripheral surface of the microbubble generator 76 and the peripheral wall of the first slot 7113, and contacts the annular step 71131.

[0079] The microbubble generator 76 has a water flow channel 761. The inlet of the water flow channel 761 is connected to the first water inlet valve 73, and the outlet of the water flow channel 761 is connected to the first water inlet chamber 7101. The outlet of the water flow channel 761 has a water flow dispersing part 762, which is used to disperse the water flow at the outlet of the water flow channel 761 to generate microbubbles.

[0080] The water passage 761 includes a first passage 7611 and a second passage 7612. The second passage 7612 is located between the first passage 7611 and the water dispersing part 762 in the water flow direction. The end of the first passage 7611 away from the second passage 7612 forms the inlet of the water passage 761, and the end of the second passage 7612 away from the first passage 7611 forms the outlet of the water passage 761. The flow area of ​​at least part of the first passage 7611 gradually decreases along the direction close to the second passage 7612, and the flow area of ​​the second passage 7612 remains consistent along its extension direction and is smaller than the flow area of ​​the first passage 7611.

[0081] The water flow dispersing section 762 divides the outlet of the water flow channel 761 into a plurality of through holes 7620, at least a portion of which are arranged circumferentially in an imaginary circle. Specifically, the water flow dispersing section 762 includes an annular rib 7621 and a plurality of dividing ribs 7622. The annular rib 7621 defines a through hole 7620 in the middle. The plurality of dividing ribs 7622 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the annular rib 7621. Each dividing rib 7622 is connected to the outer periphery of the annular rib 7621 and the wall of the water flow channel 761. A through hole 7620 is provided between any two adjacent dividing ribs 7622.

[0082] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 9In some embodiments, the top of the water inlet seat 71 has a first liquid outlet pipe 7103 extending in the vertical direction. The lower end of the first liquid outlet pipe 7103 is connected to the first water inlet chamber 7101, and the upper end is connected to the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11 through a first water inlet pipe 781, so that the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11 is connected to the first water inlet chamber 7101 through the first water inlet pipe 781. The first water inlet pipe 781 extends at least partially along the circumference of the outer cylinder 11. Thus, when the first water inlet valve 73 is activated, water can enter the first water inlet chamber 7101 and be injected into the outer cylinder 11 from the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11 through the first water inlet pipe 781 as washing water. By setting a first liquid outlet pipe 7103 at the top of the water inlet seat 71, it is convenient to connect the first water inlet pipe 781 from the top of the water inlet seat 71. Thus, the first liquid outlet pipe 7103 and the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11 located above the first water inlet chamber 7101 are connected through the first water inlet pipe 781, realizing the connection between the first water inlet chamber 7101 and the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11. While ensuring that the water in the first water inlet chamber 7101 can flow to the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11, the length of the first water inlet pipe 781 can be reduced, which is conducive to reducing costs, simplifying the pipeline connection steps, and making the pipeline layout more concise and orderly.

[0083] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 6-17 The water inlet seat 71 defines the second water inlet chamber 7104. The water inlet device 70 also includes a second water inlet valve 74, which is located on the top of the water inlet seat 71 and is used to control the opening and closing of the water source interface 72 and the second water inlet chamber 7104 so that the water in the second water inlet chamber 7104 enters the water passage chamber 101 through the water passage 102.

[0084] Specifically, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the water inlet seat 71 has a second slot 7114, which is connected above the second water inlet chamber 7104. The second water inlet valve 74 is at least partially inserted into the second slot 7114. A second sealing sleeve 714 is provided inside the second slot 7114. The second sealing sleeve 714 is sleeved on the outside of the second water inlet valve 74 and is located between the groove wall of the second slot 7114 and the second water inlet valve 74.

[0085] Refer to 1. Figure 2 , Figure 8In some embodiments, the length direction of the water inlet seat 71 extends along the axial direction of the outer cylinder 11. One end of the length direction of the water inlet seat 71 has a second liquid outlet pipe 7105. The second liquid outlet pipe 7105 extends along the length direction of the water inlet seat 71. One end of the second liquid outlet pipe 7105 is connected to the second water inlet chamber 7104, and the other end is connected to the water inlet interface 3111 of the water valve 30 through the second water inlet pipe 782. In this way, when the clothes processing equipment 100 is in the dry state, the water inlet interface 3111 is connected to the water outlet interface 3112 so that the second water inlet chamber 7104 and the water outlet 102 are connected through the second water inlet pipe 782 and the water valve 30. In this way, when the second water inlet seat 71 is started, water can enter the second water inlet chamber 7104 and be injected into the water outlet 101 through the second water inlet pipe 782 and the water valve 30 as heat exchange water. By setting a second liquid outlet pipe 7105 at one end of the water inlet seat 71 along the length direction, it is convenient to connect the second water inlet pipe 782 from one end of the water inlet seat 71 along the length direction. Thus, the second liquid outlet pipe 7105 and the water passage cavity 101 located at one end of the outer cylinder 11 are connected through the second water inlet pipe 782, realizing the connection between the second water inlet cavity 7104 and the water passage cavity 101. On the basis of ensuring that the water in the second water inlet cavity 7104 can be transported to the water passage cavity 101 through the second water inlet pipe 782, the length of the water passage cavity 101 can be reduced, which is conducive to reducing costs, simplifying the pipeline connection steps, and making the pipeline layout more concise and orderly.

[0086] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The garment processing equipment 100 also includes a three-way pipe 784 and a third water inlet pipe 783. The three-way pipe 784 has a water inlet connector 7841 and two water outlet connectors 7842. The third water inlet pipe 783 connects one of the water outlet connectors 7842 to the water inlet section 632. The first water inlet pipe 781 includes two branch pipes 7811. One branch pipe 7811 connects the water inlet connector 7841 to the first water inlet chamber 7101, and the other branch pipe 7811 connects the other water outlet connector 7842 to the water inlet 1103 of the outer cylinder 11. The first water inlet valve 73 is also used to control the water flow into the water inlet section 632, and the spray section 6311 is used to spray water toward the filter element 64.

[0087] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some specific embodiments, the water inlet base 71 includes a support 711 and a bottom shell 712. The bottom shell 712 is located at the bottom of the support 711 and defines a first water inlet chamber 7101 and a second water inlet chamber 7104 together with the support 711. The first water inlet chamber 7101 and the second water inlet chamber 7104 are arranged along the axial direction of the outer cylinder 11, and the first water inlet valve 73 and the second water inlet valve 74 are arranged along the axial direction of the outer cylinder 11. The water source interface 72, the first water inlet valve 73 and the second water inlet valve 74 are integrated into one unit.

[0088] Reference Figures 1-5 In some embodiments, the garment processing apparatus 100 further includes a detergent storage device 90 and a dispensing pump 80.

[0089] The detergent storage device 90 is located outside the outer drum 11, and at least partially below the outer drum 11. The detergent storage device 90 and the water inlet device 70 are arranged circumferentially around the outer drum 11. The detergent storage device 90 has a storage cavity 901 for storing detergent. A liquid level detection element 925 is provided in the storage cavity 901 for detecting the liquid level of the detergent within the storage cavity 901.

[0090] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The detergent storage device 90 includes a first part 911 and a second part 912 connected together. The first part 911 is located at the axial end of the outer cylinder 11, and the second part 912 is located on the periphery of the outer cylinder 11. Specifically, the first part 911 is located on the side of the cylinder cover 1142 away from the cylinder body 1141 and is connected to the cylinder cover 1142, and the second part 912 is connected to the side peripheral wall 112 of the cylinder body 1141.

[0091] Specifically, the first part 911 is fixed to the cylinder cover 1142 by a first fastener, and the second part 912 is fixed to the side peripheral wall 112 of the cylinder body 1141 by a second fastener. The first and second fasteners extend in different directions. Alternatively, one of the cylinder cover 1142 and the first part 911 on the side opposite to the cylinder body 1141 has a positioning hole, and the other has a positioning protrusion 81. Both the positioning protrusion 81 and the positioning hole extend axially along the outer cylinder 11 and are interlocked. The outer periphery of the cylinder cover 1142 has a positioning recess 11422, and the second part 912 engages with the positioning recess 11422.

[0092] Reference Figures 18-23 The detergent storage device 90 includes a first housing 921 and a second housing 922. The first housing 921 includes a connected lateral extension 9211 and a vertical extension 9212. The lateral extension 9211 is located below the outer cylinder 11 and is connected to the side peripheral wall 112 of the outer cylinder 11. The vertical extension 9212 is connected to the front end of the outer cylinder 11 and forms a first part 911. The second housing 922 is connected below the first housing 921 and defines a storage cavity 901 with the lateral extension 9211. The second housing 922 and the lateral extension 9211 are combined to form a second part 912. The vertical extension 9212 defines a dispensing cavity 902. The side of the vertical extension 9212 opposite to the front end of the outer cylinder 11 has a dispensing port 903. The dispensing cavity 902 connects the dispensing port 903 and the storage cavity 901.

[0093] The detergent storage device 90 also includes a cover 923, which is pivotally mounted on the first housing 921 and used to open and close the dispensing port 903. The vertical extension 9212 is provided with a first engaging portion 9213, and the cover 923 is provided with a second engaging portion 9231. The first engaging portion 9213 and the second engaging portion 9231 can be detachably engaged.

[0094] The dispensing chamber 902 is provided with a flow guide 924, which is connected to the side of the cover 923 facing the dispensing port 903 so as to rotate together with the cover 923. The flow guide 924 is used to guide detergent into the dispensing chamber 902 through the dispensing port 903. Specifically, the flow guide 924 includes a first flow guide plate 9241 and two second flow guide plates 9242. The first flow guide plate 9241 extends in the left-right direction and is connected to the cover 923. The first flow guide plate 9241 extends downward from front to back in at least a portion. The two second flow guide plates 9242 are connected to the left and right ends of the first flow guide plate 9241. In the left-right direction, the two second flow guide plates 9242 extend downward in a direction close to each other.

[0095] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 In some embodiments, the water inlet seat 71 extends axially along the outer cylinder 11 in its longitudinal direction. The water inlet seat 71 also defines a mounting cavity 7106 extending along its longitudinal direction. The mounting cavity 7106 has a first opening 71061 and a second opening 71062, both of which communicate with the mounting cavity 7106. The first opening 71061 communicates with one end (e.g., the rear end) of the mounting cavity 7106, and the second opening 71062 is located at the bottom of the water inlet seat 71. The dispensing pump 80 is adapted to be mounted in the mounting cavity 7106 from the first opening 71061 along the longitudinal direction of the water inlet seat 71.

[0096] In some specific embodiments, the water inlet seat 71 includes a seat body 7111 and a mounting plate 7112. The seat body 7111 defines a first water inlet cavity 7101 and a second water inlet cavity 7104. The mounting plate 7112 is disposed on the side of the seat body 7111 facing the outer cylinder 11, and defines a mounting cavity 7106 between the seat body 7111 and the seat body 7111. That is, the first water inlet cavity 7101 and the second water inlet cavity 7104 are located on the same side of the mounting cavity 7106.

[0097] The dispensing pump 80 mates with the mounting plate 7112. Specifically, the mounting plate 7112 has a first connecting hole, the housing of the dispensing pump 80 has a first mating hole, and the dispensing pump 80 and the mounting plate 7112 are connected together by a first fastener, which passes through the first connecting hole and the first mating hole. The dispensing pump 80 has a positioning protrusion 81 on the side facing the outer cylinder 11, and the mounting plate 7112 has a positioning recess 71121 on one edge along a first direction, with the positioning protrusion 81 mates with the positioning recess 71121.

[0098] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 In some embodiments, the water inlet seat 71 has an inlet channel 7107 and an outlet channel 7108, both extending along the length of the water inlet seat 71. Both the inlet channel 7107 and the outlet channel 7108 are connected to the other end (e.g., the front end) of the mounting cavity 7106. The dispensing pump 80 has an inlet connector 801 and an outlet connector 802. The dispensing pump 80 is installed in the mounting cavity 7106. The inlet connector 801 is inserted into the inlet channel 7107, and the outlet connector 802 is inserted into the outlet channel 7108. A check valve 77 is provided within the outlet channel 7108. The check valve 77 is located downstream of the outlet connector 802 in the liquid flow direction and is used to prevent liquid in the outlet channel 7108 from flowing back to the outlet connector 802.

[0099] The bottom of the water inlet seat 71 has a first liquid inlet pipe 7102 extending vertically. The upper end of the first liquid inlet pipe 7102 is connected to the end of the liquid inlet channel 7107 away from the mounting cavity 7106, and the lower end is connected to the dispensing cavity 902 of the detergent storage device 90 through a dispensing pipe 785, which extends circumferentially along the outer cylinder 11. This allows the dispensing pump 80 to dispense detergent from the storage cavity 901 into the first water inlet cavity 7101 through the dispensing pipe 785. By setting a first liquid inlet connector 7102 at the bottom of the water inlet seat 71, it is convenient to connect the dispensing pipe 785 from the bottom of the water inlet seat 71. Thus, the first liquid inlet connector 7102 and the storage chamber 901 located below the dispensing pump 80 are connected through the dispensing pipe 785, realizing the connection between the liquid inlet connector 801 of the dispensing pump 80 and the storage chamber 901. While ensuring that the detergent in the storage chamber 901 can be dispensed into the first water inlet chamber 7101 under the drive of the dispensing pump 80, the length of the dispensing pipe 785 can be reduced, which is conducive to reducing costs, simplifying the pipeline connection steps, and making the pipeline layout more concise and orderly.

[0100] When the laundry processing device 100 executes the washing program, the first water inlet valve 73 is activated, allowing water from the source to enter the first water inlet chamber 7101. Water flows through the first water inlet pipe 781 and the water inlet 1103 of the outer drum 11, thus filling the outer drum 11 with water. During this process, the dispensing pump 80 can be activated to dispense detergent from the storage chamber 901 into the first water inlet chamber 7101 through the dispensing pipe 785. Under water pressure, the water and detergent in the first water inlet chamber 7101 can enter the outer drum 11 through the water inlet 1103. After water filling is complete or during the process, the drive device drives the inner drum to rotate within the outer drum 11. The inner drum can lift the clothes to a certain height. Once the height exceeds a certain limit, the clothes can fall freely under gravity, creating an impact force that washes the clothes. Because the outer drum 11 has an overflow hole at the top, when the water level in the outer drum 11 rises to the overflow hole, the water in the outer drum 11 can be discharged from the overflow hole, flowing through the overflow pipe and the water valve 30, and finally discharged to a specific area. After the washing is completed, the washing water in the outer drum 11 can be discharged using a drain pump.

[0101] When the garment processing equipment 100 executes the drying program, the drive device drives the inner drum to rotate inside the outer drum 11. The inner drum can cause the clothes to tumble. Hot air in the air duct 601 can be discharged from the outlet 603 of the air duct 601 and enter the outer drum 11 through the air inlet 1101. After the hot air comes into contact with the wet clothes in the inner drum, the moisture in the clothes evaporates and forms humid air, which is then discharged from the air outlet 1102 of the outer drum 11 and enters the air duct 601 through the inlet 602. After being processed by the air duct assembly 60, it forms hot air again. This cycle repeats to dry the clothes in the inner drum. During this process, the filter element 64 can filter the airflow flowing through the inlet 602 of the air duct 601 to prevent lint and other debris from entering the air duct 601.

[0102] During the drying process, the second water inlet valve 74 is activated, allowing water from the water source to enter the second water inlet chamber 7104. The water flows through the second water inlet pipe 782, the water valve 30, and the water pipe 40 to the water outlet 102. At this time, the water outlet 102 is used for water intake. The water outlet 102 can introduce lower temperature water into the water outlet chamber 101. The water exchanges heat with the heat exchange plate 12, which can reduce the temperature of the heat exchange plate 12. The heat exchange plate 12 can condense the hot air in the outer drum 11, causing the water vapor in the hot air to condense into liquid water and be discharged from the outer drum 11, thereby quickly drying the clothes in the inner drum.

[0103] When the water level in the water passage 101 rises to the overflow port 1012, the higher temperature water overflows from the overflow port 1012 and is guided to the drain chamber through the overflow channel 103. Finally, the water in the drain chamber is discharged by the drain pump. By continuously introducing lower temperature water into the water passage 101, the heat exchange between the water in the water passage 101 and the heat exchange plate 12, and between the heat exchange plate 12 and the hot air in the outer cylinder 11, is more thorough.

[0104] After the clothes drying equipment 100 finishes drying the clothes, the water outlet 102 is used for drainage. The water in the water passage chamber 101 can be discharged from the water outlet 102 through the water pipe 40 to the water valve 30, and finally discharged to a specific area through the drain pipe. Since the water outlet 102 is located at the lower part of the outer drum assembly 10, the water in the water passage chamber 101 can be completely drained, reducing water residue.

[0105] When the filter element 64 needs to be cleaned, the first water inlet valve 73 is activated, and water from the water source can enter the first water inlet chamber 7101. Under the action of water pressure, the water in the first water inlet chamber 7101 is supplied to the water inlet 632 of the flushing assembly 63 through the third water inlet pipe 783, so that the spraying part 6311 can spray water toward the filter element 64 to achieve the purpose of cleaning the filter element 64. The water after cleaning the filter element 64 can enter the outer cylinder 11 and be discharged from the drain chamber of the outer cylinder 11, or discharged through the external drain pipe.

[0106] In some embodiments, the garment handling device 100 includes a housing assembly and a door assembly (not shown). An outer cylinder 11, an inner cylinder, and an air duct assembly 60 are disposed within the housing assembly and have a garment loading / unloading opening. The door assembly is movably disposed within the housing assembly for opening and closing the garment loading / unloading opening. The housing assembly has a circular projection shape in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the outer cylinder 11. The air duct assembly 60 is attached to the top of the outer cylinder 11 and extends circumferentially thereafter. The surface of the air duct assembly 60 facing away from the outer cylinder 11 is adapted to the shape of the housing assembly. This configuration allows for a more compact structure of the garment handling device 100, making it suitable for small wall-mounted garment handling devices.

[0107] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0108] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more. In the description of this utility model, "above" or "below" the second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. In the description of this utility model, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0109] Other configurations and operations of the garment processing device 100 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0110] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0111] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: An outer cylinder assembly, the outer cylinder assembly including an outer cylinder and a heat exchange plate, the outer cylinder extending axially in a front-rear direction or extending obliquely relative to the front-rear direction, the heat exchange plate being disposed inside the outer cylinder and defining a water passage cavity between the heat exchange plate and the outer cylinder; An inner cylinder is rotatably disposed inside the outer cylinder and spaced apart from the heat exchange plate; The water inlet device includes a first water inlet valve and a second water inlet valve. The first water inlet valve is used to control the water flow into the outer cylinder, and the second water inlet valve is used to control the water flow into the water passage chamber.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet device has a water source interface and a first water inlet chamber. The water source interface is adapted to be connected to a water source. The first water inlet chamber is connected to the water inlet of the outer cylinder. The first water inlet valve is used to control the opening and closing of the water source interface and the first water inlet chamber, so that the water entering the first water inlet chamber enters the outer cylinder through the water inlet of the outer cylinder.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer cylinder includes: The cylindrical body has a closed rear end and an open front end; A cylindrical cover, which is connected to the open end and has a through-hole in the middle; The water inlet device is located on the periphery of the cylinder body and at an angle below the cylinder body. The water inlet of the outer cylinder is located on the cylinder cover and at an angle above the opening. The water inlet of the outer cylinder is connected to the first water inlet cavity through a first water inlet pipe, and the first water inlet pipe extends at least partially along the circumference of the outer cylinder.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes: A detergent storage device is located outside the outer cylinder and has a storage cavity; A dispensing pump is used to dispense detergent from the storage chamber into the first water inlet chamber.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The detergent storage device is at least partially located below the outer cylinder and is arranged circumferentially with the water inlet device on the outer cylinder. The dispensing pump is installed on the water inlet device, the outlet of the dispensing pump is connected to the first water inlet chamber, and the inlet of the dispensing pump is connected to the storage chamber through a dispensing pipe that extends circumferentially along the outer cylinder.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer cylinder has an air inlet and an air outlet, and the garment processing equipment further includes: A duct assembly, which is disposed outside the outer cylinder and has a duct, wherein the inlet of the duct is connected to the air outlet and the outlet of the duct is connected to the air inlet. A filter element located at the inlet of the air duct.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes: A flushing assembly is connected to the air duct assembly. The flushing assembly has a water inlet and a water spray section that are connected. The first water inlet valve is also used to control the water flow into the water inlet section, and the water spray section is used to spray water toward the filter element.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water inlet of the outer cylinder is connected to the first water inlet chamber via a first water inlet pipe; the clothing processing device further includes: A three-way pipe, the three-way pipe having an inlet connector and two outlet connectors; The third water inlet pipe connects one of the water outlet connectors to the water inlet section; The first water inlet pipe includes two branch pipes, one of which connects the water inlet connector to the first water inlet chamber, and the other of which connects the other water outlet connector to the water inlet of the outer cylinder.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water passage cavity has a water inlet and / or a water outlet, and the water outlet is lower than the middle of the outer cylinder in the vertical direction; The water inlet device also has a second water inlet chamber, which is connected to the water outlet. The second water inlet valve is used to control the opening and closing of the water source interface and the second water inlet chamber, so that water in the second water inlet chamber enters the water outlet chamber through the water outlet chamber.

10. The garment processing equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The garment processing equipment also includes: A water valve is provided on the outer cylinder and has a water inlet, a water outlet, and a drain outlet. The water inlet is connected to the second water inlet chamber, and the water outlet is connected to the water outlet. When the clothing processing device is in the drying state, the water inlet interface is connected to the water outlet interface to connect the second water inlet chamber to the water outlet, and water is supplied to the water outlet through the water inlet interface. When the clothing processing device is in the draining state, the water outlet interface is connected to the drain interface to discharge the water in the water outlet chamber through the drain interface.

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