Laundry treatment apparatus

Abstract

A laundry treatment apparatus, comprising a box body, a door body, a first drum, a second drum and a soap case. The box body comprises a first cavity. The door body is connected to the box body. The first drum comprises a second cavity. The second drum is arranged in the second cavity and can rotate relative to the first drum. The soap case comprises a third cavity, a first bottom wall, a first side wall, a first outlet, a baffle, a water wheel and a water distributor. The third cavity comprises a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity. The second sub-cavity is arranged at the end of the first sub-cavity away from the door body. The third cavity is defined by means of the first bottom wall and the first side wall. The first outlet is formed in the first side wall and is arranged at the end of the third cavity away from the door body, and the second sub-cavity is in communication with the first outlet. The baffle is movably arranged in the third cavity and divides the third cavity into the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity. The water wheel is rotatably arranged in the third cavity and is located on the side of the baffle close to the first outlet, and a gap is provided between the side of the water wheel close to the first bottom wall and the first bottom wall.

Description

Clothing processing equipment

[0001] This application claims the priority of the patent application with application number 202311764966.8 filed on December 20, 2023, and the priority of the patent application with application number 202420155064.8 filed on January 22, 2024; and the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202420152176.8 filed on January 22, 2024; and the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202410089906.9 filed on January 22, 2024; and the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202420152176.8 filed on January 22, 2024; The priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202410216856.6 filed on February 27, 2023; and the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202322368771.3 filed on August 31, 2023; and the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202322354647.1 filed on August 31, 2023; and the priority of the Chinese patent application with application number 202310952539.6 filed on July 31, 2023, all of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of clothing processing equipment, and in particular to a clothing processing equipment. Background Art

[0003] The clothing processing device usually includes a soap box, which is arranged in the clothing processing device and is configured to hold liquid detergent (such as laundry liquid) and powder detergent (such as washing powder). When the clothing processing device is running, the liquid detergent or powder detergent enters the clothing processing device with the water flow to complete the cleaning of the clothes inside the clothing processing device.

[0004] Summary of the Invention

[0005] A laundry processing device comprises: a housing, a door, a first drum, a second drum, and a soap dish. The housing comprises a first cavity. The door is connected to the housing. The first drum is disposed within the first cavity and includes a second cavity. The second drum is disposed within the second cavity and is rotatable relative to the first drum. The soap dish is retractable within the first cavity. The soap dish comprises: a third cavity, a first bottom wall, a first side wall, a first outlet, a baffle, a water wheel, and a water divider. The third cavity comprises a first sub-cavity and a second sub-cavity. The second sub-cavity is disposed at an end of the first sub-cavity away from the door. The first bottom wall and the first side wall define the third cavity. The first outlet is disposed on the first side wall at an end of the third cavity away from the door, and the second sub-cavity is connected to the first outlet. The baffle is movably disposed within the third cavity, dividing the third cavity into the first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity. The water wheel is rotatably disposed within the third chamber and is located on a side of the baffle plate near the first outlet. A gap is formed between the side of the water wheel near the first bottom wall and the first bottom wall. The water separator is connected to the housing; the water separator is disposed within the first chamber and located above the soap dish; the water separator includes a second outlet and a third outlet, the third outlet being located above the water wheel; the water separator communicates with the third chamber via the second and third outlets. The baffle plate is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the soap dish is configured to mix a first detergent; in the second position, the soap dish is configured to mix a second detergent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] FIG1 is a front view of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0007] FIG2 is a perspective view of a laundry treating apparatus without a door according to some embodiments;

[0008] FIG3 is a partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0009] FIG4 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0010] FIG5 is an exploded view of a partial structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0011] FIG6 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0012] FIG7 is a structural diagram of a soap box and a water separator according to some embodiments;

[0013] FIG8 is an exploded view of a soap box and a water separator according to some embodiments;

[0014] FIG9 is a structural diagram of a soap box according to some embodiments;

[0015] 10 is a cross-sectional view of a baffle in a first position according to some embodiments;

[0016] FIG11 is a partial enlarged view of the circle A in FIG10;

[0017] 12 is a cross-sectional view of a baffle in a second position according to some embodiments;

[0018] FIG13 is a partial enlarged view of the circle B in FIG12;

[0019] FIG14 is a structural diagram of a water wheel according to some embodiments;

[0020] FIG15 is a structural diagram of a baffle according to some embodiments;

[0021] FIG16 is a top view of a soap box and a water separator according to some embodiments;

[0022] FIG17 is another structural diagram of a soap box according to some embodiments;

[0023] FIG18 is a partial enlarged view of circle C in FIG17;

[0024] FIG19 is another structural diagram of a soap box according to some embodiments;

[0025] FIG20 is another structural diagram of a soap box and a water separator according to some embodiments;

[0026] FIG21 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0027] FIG22 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0028] FIG23 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0029] FIG24 is a block diagram of an airway tube according to some embodiments;

[0030] FIG25 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0031] FIG26 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0032] FIG27 is a structural diagram of a water diversion box according to some embodiments;

[0033] FIG28 is another structural diagram of a water diversion box according to some embodiments;

[0034] FIG29 is a partial enlarged view of circle D in FIG28;

[0035] FIG30 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0036] FIG31 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0037] FIG32 is another partial structural exploded view of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0038] FIG33 is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0039] FIG34 is another partial structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0040] FIG35 is another structural diagram of a water diversion box according to some embodiments;

[0041] FIG36 is another partial structural cross-sectional view of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0042] FIG37 is another partial structural exploded view of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0043] FIG38 is a partial enlarged view of circle E in FIG37;

[0044] FIG39 is a block diagram of an air guide box according to some embodiments;

[0045] FIG40 is an assembly diagram of a live water box and a soap box according to some embodiments;

[0046] FIG41 is another assembly diagram of the running water box and the soap box according to some embodiments;

[0047] FIG42 is another structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0048] FIG43 is a block diagram of a steam generator according to some embodiments;

[0049] FIG44 is another block diagram of a steam generator according to some embodiments;

[0050] FIG45 is another structural diagram of a steam generator according to some embodiments;

[0051] FIG46 is a structural diagram of a support portion according to some embodiments;

[0052] FIG47 is another structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0053] FIG48 is another structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0054] FIG49 is another structural diagram of a clothes treating apparatus according to some embodiments;

[0055] FIG50 is a partial enlarged view of circle F in FIG49;

[0056] FIG51 is an assembly diagram of a steam generator and a gas-liquid separator according to some embodiments;

[0057] FIG52 is another assembly diagram of a steam generator and a gas-liquid separator according to some embodiments;

[0058] FIG53 is a structural diagram of a gas-liquid separator according to some embodiments;

[0059] FIG54 is another structural diagram of a gas-liquid separator according to some embodiments;

[0060] FIG55 is an assembly diagram of a door seal, a first cartridge, and a second cartridge according to some embodiments;

[0061] FIG56 is another assembled view of the door seal, the first cartridge, and the second cartridge according to some embodiments;

[0062] FIG57 is a block diagram of a door seal according to some embodiments;

[0063] FIG58 is a block diagram of a fifth tube according to some embodiments;

[0064] FIG59 is another structural diagram of a fifth tube according to some embodiments;

[0065] FIG60 is a structural diagram of a sixth tube according to some embodiments

[0066] FIG61 is another structural diagram of a sixth tube according to some embodiments;

[0067] FIG62 is another structural diagram of a door seal according to some embodiments;

[0068] Figure 63 is an enlarged view of circle G in Figure 62. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0069] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe some embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments provided by the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0070] The use of "adapted to" or "configured to" herein is intended to be open and inclusive language that does not exclude devices adapted or configured to perform additional tasks or steps.

[0071] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application.

[0072] In the following, for ease of description, unless otherwise specified, the directions of up, down, left, right, front, and back in this disclosure are all based on the state of the indoor unit in operation. Clothes processing equipment includes washing machines, dryers, or drum washing and drying machines.

[0073] In some embodiments, a laundry treatment apparatus includes a soap box, which includes a cavity. A first detergent or a second detergent is placed in the cavity of the soap box, and then the detergent enters the laundry treatment apparatus along with the water flow. The first detergent or the second detergent can be premixed with water in the cavity of the soap box to improve the cleaning effect on the laundry in the laundry treatment apparatus. Premixing the detergent and water means that the detergent and water are fully mixed in the cavity of the soap box before entering the laundry treatment apparatus, that is, the detergent and water are fully mixed in the cavity of the soap box.

[0074] However, the laundry treatment device can usually only pre-mix the first detergent and water, or pre-mix the second detergent and water, and the mixing effect of the detergent and water is poor, thereby affecting the cleaning effect of the clothes in the laundry treatment device.

[0075] To solve the above problems, some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a clothes treating apparatus 100 .

[0076] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1 , a laundry treating apparatus 100 includes a housing 1 .

[0077] As shown in FIG. 2 , the box body 1 includes a first plate 11 , which is disposed at the front of the box body 1 .

[0078] The box body 1 further includes a second plate 15 , which is disposed at the rear of the box body 1 (as shown in FIG. 2 ). The first plate 11 and the second plate 15 are disposed opposite to each other.

[0079] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , the box body 1 further includes a third plate 14 , which is disposed between the first plate 11 and the second plate 15 and connected to the first plate 11 and the second plate respectively.

[0080] The box body 1 further includes a fourth plate, which is disposed between the first plate 11 and the second plate 15 and is respectively connected to the first plate 11 and the second plate 15. The third plate and the fourth plate are disposed opposite to each other.

[0081] As shown in Figure 2, the box body 1 also includes a top plate, which is connected to the tops of the first plate 11, the second plate 15, the third plate 14 and the fourth plate respectively. For example, the first plate 11, the second plate 15, the third plate 14 and the fourth plate are arranged below the top plate.

[0082] The box body 1 further includes a first loading port 111. For example, the first loading port 111 can be provided on the first plate 11. In this way, the user can load clothes into the box body 1 through the first loading port 111 to wash the clothes.

[0083] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3 , the housing 1 further includes a first cavity 12 defined by the first plate 11, the second plate 15, the third plate 14, and the fourth plate, and configured to house components of the laundry processing apparatus 100. A first loading port 111 communicates with the installation cavity 12, allowing the installation cavity 12 to communicate with the outside through the first loading port 111.

[0084] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG1 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a door 42 . The door 42 is rotatably connected to the housing 1 and configured to open or close the first loading port 111 . For example, the door 42 may be rotatably connected to the first plate 11 .

[0085] In some embodiments, the box body 1 includes a first mounting portion, which is disposed on the first plate 11 near the first loading port 111 .

[0086] In some embodiments, the door body 42 includes a second mounting portion, and the first mounting portion cooperates with the second mounting portion so that the door body 42 is rotatably connected to the box body 1.

[0087] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a first drum 2 (outer drum), which is disposed in the first cavity 12 .

[0088] The first tube 2 includes a second cavity 22 , which is communicated with the eighteenth opening 21 and with the outside through the eighteenth opening 21 .

[0089] The first barrel 2 further includes a fifth body, which defines a second cavity 22 .

[0090] The fifth body includes a first cylindrical peripheral wall. For example, the first cylindrical peripheral wall may be cylindrical.

[0091] The first tube 2 further includes a first tube bottom wall, which is arranged behind the first tube peripheral wall.

[0092] The first tube 2 further includes an eighteenth opening 21 (first tube opening), which is disposed in front of the first tube peripheral wall, opposite to the first tube bottom wall, and communicates with the first delivery port 111 .

[0093] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 , the laundry treating apparatus 100 further includes a door seal 41 .

[0094] The door seal 41 is provided at the first loading port 111 and is configured to seal the gap between the first loading port 111 and the eighteenth opening 21 to prevent the washing water in the first drum 2 from flowing into the box body 1 through the gap between the box body 1 and the first drum 2 and damaging the components in the box body 1.

[0095] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a second drum 3 (a drum, ie, an inner drum). The second drum 3 is disposed in the second cavity 22 and is rotatable relative to the first drum 2 .

[0096] The second tube 3 includes a second tube peripheral wall. For example, the second tube peripheral wall may be cylindrical.

[0097] The second tube 3 further includes a twelfth cavity, which is defined by the peripheral wall of the second tube.

[0098] In some embodiments, the second drum peripheral wall includes a water permeable hole that penetrates the second drum peripheral wall. The second chamber 22 and the twelfth chamber are connected through the water permeable hole to discharge the washing water in the second drum 3 into the second chamber 22.

[0099] As shown in FIG3 , the second tube 3 further includes a nineteenth opening 31 , which is defined by the second tube peripheral wall. The nineteenth opening 31 is disposed in front of the second tube peripheral wall and communicates with the eighteenth opening 21 .

[0100] The second tube 3 further includes a twelfth cavity 32. The twelfth cavity 32 is communicated with the nineteenth opening 31, and is communicated with the outside through the nineteenth opening 31.

[0101] In some embodiments, the laundry treating apparatus 100 further includes a driving device connected to the second drum 3 and configured to drive the second drum 3 to rotate.

[0102] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG2 , the housing 1 further includes a control panel 13, which is disposed at the front of the housing 1. For example, the control panel 13 can be disposed on the first panel 11, or can be disposed above the first panel 11, for example, between the first panel 11 and the top panel. The control panel 13 can be made of plastic or metal.

[0103] In some embodiments, the control panel 13 includes a display component configured to display an operating status of the laundry treating apparatus 100 .

[0104] 7 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a soap box 43. The soap box 43 is retractably inserted into the housing 1, for example, the soap box 43 is retractably disposed in the first cavity 12.

[0105] In some embodiments, one side of the soap box 43 close to the top plate is opened to form an opening, so that detergent can be added into the soap box 43 through the opening.

[0106] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9 , the soap box 43 includes a first bottom wall 435 . The soap box 43 further includes a first side wall 436 . The first side wall 436 and the first bottom wall 435 define a washing chamber.

[0107] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 16 , the first sidewall 436 includes a first sub-sidewall 43141 , and the first sidewall 436 further includes a second sub-sidewall 43142 , and the second sub-sidewall 43142 is connected to the first sub-sidewall 43141 .

[0108] In some embodiments, the first sidewall 436 further includes a first separator 437 (separator), which is disposed opposite the second sub-sidewall 43142 and connected to the first sub-sidewall 43141. The second sub-sidewall 43142 and the first separator 437 are disposed on both sides of the first sub-sidewall 43141 along its width direction (such as the X direction in FIG. 16 ).

[0109] The soap box 43 further includes a second partition plate 438. The first partition plate 437 and the second partition plate 438 divide the washing chamber into three sub-washing chambers.

[0110] For example, as shown in Figure 9, the soap box 43 also includes a third cavity 431, which is defined by a first bottom wall 435, a first side wall 436, and a first partition plate 437. The length of the third cavity 431 extends along the front-to-back direction of the box body 1. It should be noted that the first bottom wall 435, the first side wall 436, and the first partition plate 437 define two washing cavities, and the volume of the third cavity 431 is smaller than the volume of the other of the two washing cavities.

[0111] The soap box 43 further includes a ninth cavity 432 for containing softener. The ninth cavity 432 is defined by a first bottom wall 435, a first side wall 436, a first partition plate 437, and a second partition plate 438, and the length of the ninth cavity 432 extends along the front-to-back direction of the box body 1.

[0112] The soap box 43 further includes a tenth cavity 433 . The tenth cavity 433 is defined by a first bottom wall 435 , a first side wall 436 , and a second partition plate 438 . The length of the tenth cavity 433 extends along the front-to-back direction of the box body 1 .

[0113] It should be noted that the first bottom wall 435 , the first side wall 436 and the second partition plate 438 define two cleaning chambers, and the volume of the tenth chamber 433 is smaller than the volume of the other of the two cleaning chambers.

[0114] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG9 , the third cavity 431, the ninth cavity 432, and the tenth cavity 433 are sequentially arranged along the width direction of the housing 1 (i.e., the width direction of the first sub-side wall 43141). In some embodiments, the third cavity 431 is arranged on a side of the ninth cavity 432 away from the display assembly, and the tenth cavity 433 is arranged on a side of the ninth cavity 432 closer to the display assembly.

[0115] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9 , the soap box 43 further includes a first outlet 4311 . The first outlet 4311 is disposed on the first sidewall 436 and at an end of the third cavity 431 away from the door 42 .

[0116] A first detergent (such as laundry liquid) or a second detergent (such as laundry powder) is put into the third chamber 431 , and the detergent is mixed with water and flows into the clothing processing device 100 through the first outlet 4311 to wash the clothes in the clothing processing device 100 .

[0117] In this way, any one of the laundry liquid and the laundry powder in the soap box 43 can be fully mixed with water, so that the laundry liquid and the laundry powder can be fully utilized and the cleanliness of the washed clothes can be improved.

[0118] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9 , the soap box 43 further includes a baffle 44 . The baffle 44 is disposed in the third cavity 431 , and the baffle 44 can move (eg, displace) in the third cavity 431 along the up and down directions of the box body 1 .

[0119] 9 , the third chamber 431 includes a first sub-chamber 4312 and a second sub-chamber 4313. The baffle 44 divides the third chamber 431 into the first sub-chamber 4312 and the second sub-chamber 4313. The second sub-chamber 4313 communicates with the first outlet 4311.

[0120] In some embodiments, the second sub-cavity 4313 is disposed at an end of the first sub-cavity 4312 close to the rear side of the box body 1 , that is, the first sub-cavity 4312 is located on a side of the second sub-cavity 4313 away from the first outlet 4311 .

[0121] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 9 , the soap box 43 further includes a water wheel 45 . The water wheel 45 is disposed in the third cavity 431 and on a side of the baffle 44 close to the first outlet 4311 .

[0122] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG12 , the distance between the first bottom wall 435 and the top plate increases along the vertical direction from the end of the first bottom wall 435 away from the first outlet 4311 toward the end thereof closer to the first outlet 4311, so as to facilitate the mixed liquid in the third chamber 431 to flow out of the first outlet 4311. The vertical direction is a direction perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

[0123] In some embodiments, in a cross section perpendicular to the top plate, the line segment of the first bottom wall 435 may include an arc segment, and the arc segment may be located on a side of the first bottom wall 435 away from the first outlet 4311. The line segment of the first bottom wall 435 may also include a straight line segment, and the straight line segment may be located on a side of the first bottom wall 435 close to the first outlet 4311.

[0124] There is a gap between the side of the water wheel 45 close to the first bottom wall 435 and the first bottom wall 435 , so that the liquid in the first sub-cavity 4312 can flow to the first outlet 4311 through the gap between the water wheel 45 and the first bottom wall 435 .

[0125] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG14 , the water wheel 45 includes a rotating portion 451, and the length direction of the rotating portion 451 (such as the Y direction in FIG9 ) is perpendicular to the extension direction of the third chamber 431. For example, the extension direction of the rotating portion 451 of the water wheel 45 is the width direction of the housing 1, so that the liquid flows toward the first outlet 4311 under the action of the rotation of the water wheel 45, and then flows into the second tube 3 through the first outlet 4311.

[0126] The water wheel 45 further includes at least one blade 452, which is connected to the rotating portion 451 and is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating portion 451. For example, the at least one blade 452 is arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the rotating portion 451.

[0127] During the rotation of the water wheel 45 , the blades 452 rotate to make the mixed liquid flow toward the first outlet 4311 .

[0128] For example, blade 452 can be arc-shaped. The end of blade 452 connected to rotating portion 451 is defined as the first end, and the end of blade 452 away from rotating portion 451 is defined as the second end. In orthographic projection on a horizontal plane, the midpoint of the line connecting the first and second ends of blade 452 is located outside blade 452. This allows blade 452 to lift the mixed liquid during rotation, thereby improving the mixing effect of detergent and water.

[0129] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , the laundry treating apparatus 100 further includes a water separator 46 .

[0130] The water distributor 46 is disposed in the housing 1 and is fixedly connected to the housing 1 .

[0131] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7 , the water separator 46 is disposed on the upper portion of the soap box 43 .

[0132] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8 , the water divider 46 includes a water divider plate 463 , which is disposed on the upper portion of the soap box 43 .

[0133] The water distributor 46 further includes a water distributor cover 464 . The water distributor cover 464 is connected to the water distributor plate 463 , for example, the water distributor cover 464 is engaged with the water distributor plate 463 by snapping.

[0134] The water divider 46 further includes a fifth chamber 465 , which is defined by a water divider plate 463 and a water divider cover 464 .

[0135] The water separator 46 further includes a third partition plate 467 and a fourth partition plate 468. The third partition plate 467 and the fourth partition plate 468 divide the fifth chamber 465 into two parts.

[0136] For example, as shown in FIG. 8 , the water separator 46 further includes a third sub-chamber 4651 . The third sub-chamber 4651 is defined by the water separation plate 463 , the water separation cover 464 and the third partition plate 467 and is disposed above the third chamber 431 .

[0137] It should be noted that the water diversion plate 463 , the water diversion cover 464 and the third partition plate 467 define two fifth chambers, and the volume of the third sub-chamber 4651 is smaller than the volume of the other fifth chamber of the two fifth chambers.

[0138] The water divider 46 further includes a fourth sub-chamber 4652 , which is defined by the water divider plate 463 , the water divider cover 464 , the third partition plate 467 and the fourth partition plate 468 , and is disposed above the ninth chamber 432 .

[0139] The water divider 46 further includes a fifth sub-chamber 4653 , which is defined by the water divider plate 463 , the water divider cover 464 and the fourth partition plate 468 , and is disposed above the tenth chamber 433 .

[0140] It should be noted that the water diversion plate 463 , the water diversion cover 464 and the fourth partition plate 468 define two tenth cavities 433 , and the volume of the fifth sub-cavity 4653 is smaller than the volume of the other tenth cavity 433 of the two tenth cavities 433 .

[0141] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8 , the water divider 46 further includes at least one second outlet 461. The second outlet 461 is disposed on the water divider plate 463 and above the third chamber 431. The third sub-chamber 4651 and the third chamber 431 are connected via the second outlet 461. Water in the third sub-chamber 4651 enters the third chamber 431 through the second outlet 461. For example, the second outlet 461 is disposed near the first sidewall 436 and the first partition plate 437.

[0142] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG8 , the water diverter 46 further includes at least one third outlet 462, which is disposed on the diverter plate 463 and above the water wheel 45. The third sub-chamber 4651 and the third chamber 431 are connected via the third outlet 462. For example, the third outlet 462 is disposed above the rotating portion 451 of the water wheel 45 on a side close to the baffle 44, and is located above the blades 452. In this case, water in the third sub-chamber 4651 enters the third chamber 431 through the third outlet 462 and flows to the blades 452 of the water wheel 45, thereby driving the water wheel 45 to rotate.

[0143] 16 , the second outlet 461 includes a first sub-outlet 4611 . The first sub-outlet 4611 is disposed adjacent to the first sub-sidewall 43141 .

[0144] The second outlet 461 further includes a second sub-outlet 4612 . The second sub-outlet 4612 is disposed close to the second sub-sidewall 43142 .

[0145] The second outlet 461 further includes a third sub-outlet 4613 . The third sub-outlet 4613 is disposed close to the first partition plate 437 .

[0146] In some embodiments, the third outlet 462 is disposed between the second sub-outlet 4612 and the third sub-outlet 4613 .

[0147] In this way, the water wheel 45 is driven to rotate by the water flow and the flow of the liquid in the third chamber 431, without arranging a driving mechanism for the water wheel 45, thereby improving the mixing effect of the liquid in the third chamber 431 and reducing costs.

[0148] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 8 and 32, the water separator 46 further includes a first water inlet 4641. The first water inlet 4641 is in communication with the third sub-cavity 4651. The water separator 46 further includes a water inlet pipe in communication with the first water inlet 4641. Water enters the third sub-cavity 4651 through the water inlet pipe and then enters the third cavity 431 through the second outlet 461 and the third outlet 462.

[0149] In some embodiments, the first water inlet 4641 may also be in communication with at least one of the fourth sub-cavity 4652 or the fifth sub-cavity 4653 .

[0150] In some embodiments, the water separator 46 further includes a second water inlet 4643 . The second water inlet 4643 is in communication with at least one of the third sub-cavity 4651 , the fourth sub-cavity 4652 , and the fifth sub-cavity 4653 .

[0151] In some embodiments, the water separator further includes a third water inlet 4644 . The third water inlet 4644 is in communication with at least one of the third sub-cavity 4651 , the fourth sub-cavity 4652 , and the fifth sub-cavity 4653 .

[0152] In some embodiments, the first water inlet 4641, the second water inlet 4643 and the third water inlet 4644 are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the box body 1, and the first water inlet 4641 is located on the side of the second water inlet 4643 away from the display component, and the third water inlet 4644 is located on the side of the second water inlet 4643 close to the display component.

[0153] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 20 , the water separator 46 further includes two sixth plates 4661 . The two sixth plates 4661 are disposed in the third sub-cavity 4651 to separate the third sub-cavity 4651 .

[0154] The water distributor 46 further includes a fifth chamber, which includes four sub-chambers, namely a sixth sub-chamber 46511 , a seventh sub-chamber 46512 , an eighth sub-chamber 46513 and a ninth sub-chamber 46514 (a communicating chamber).

[0155] The seventh sub-cavity 46512 is communicated with the first water inlet 4641 .

[0156] The sixth sub-cavity 46511 , the seventh sub-cavity 46512 and the eighth sub-cavity 46513 are respectively connected, and the sixth sub-cavity 46511 , the seventh sub-cavity 46512 and the eighth sub-cavity 46513 are sequentially arranged along the width direction of the box body 1 .

[0157] The ninth sub-cavity 46514 is provided at the front end of the third sub-cavity 4651 , and the sixth sub-cavity 46511 and the eighth sub-cavity 46513 are connected to the seventh sub-cavity 46512 through the ninth sub-cavity 46514 .

[0158] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 33 , the water separator 46 further includes a guide portion 4631 , which is configured to guide gas or water into the third sub-chamber 4651 .

[0159] In some embodiments, the baffle 44 is switchable between a first position and a second position. For example, the position of the baffle 44 is manually switched. It should be noted that when the baffle 44 is in the first position, a first detergent can be added to the soap box 43, for example, the first sub-cavity 4312 contains the first detergent. When the baffle is in the second position, a second detergent can be added to the soap box 43, for example, the first sub-cavity 4312 contains the second detergent.

[0160] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 10 and 11, when the baffle 44 is in the first position, the distance between the end of the baffle 44 away from the first bottom wall 435 and the first bottom wall 435 is defined as a first distance L1; the distance between the end of the first side wall 436 away from the first bottom wall 435 and the first bottom wall 435 is defined as a second distance L2; the distance between the end of the baffle 44 closer to the first bottom wall 435 and the first bottom wall 435 is defined as a third distance L3; and the distance between the end of the water wheel 45 closer to the first bottom wall 435 and the first bottom wall 435 is defined as a fourth distance L4. The first distance L1 is less than the second distance L2, and the third distance L3 is less than the fourth distance L4. At this time, when the first detergent is added to the first sub-chamber 4312, the water in the water separator 46 enters the first sub-chamber 4312 through the second outlet 461 and mixes with the first detergent to form a mixed liquid. Furthermore, the water in the water separator 46 flows through the third outlet 462 to the water wheel 45, driving the water wheel 45 to rotate.

[0161] When the amount of mixed liquid in the first sub-chamber 4312 is greater than a preset threshold, the mixed liquid in the first sub-chamber 4312 flows over the baffle 44 away from the end of the first bottom wall 435 into the second sub-chamber 4313, and then flows through the gap between the water wheel 45 and the first bottom wall 435 to the first outlet 4311. The rotating water wheel 45 stirs the mixed liquid. The flow of the mixed liquid increases the rotation speed of the water wheel 45 and accelerates the stirring of the mixed liquid by the water wheel 45.

[0162] For example, when the baffle 44 is in the first position, the value of the first distance L1 is less than the preset distance and is greater than or equal to 0. In this way, when the mixed liquid in the first sub-chamber 4312 flows through the gap between the side of the baffle 44 close to the first bottom wall 435 and the first bottom wall 435, the flow rate is less than the speed at which the water in the water separator 46 enters the first sub-chamber 4312, so that the amount of the mixed solution in the first sub-chamber 4312 can be greater than the preset threshold value and pass through the baffle 44 into the second sub-chamber 4313.

[0163] In this way, the first detergent can be mixed with water for the first time in the first sub-chamber 4312, and after the mixed liquid passes through the baffle 44, the rotation of the water wheel 45 can mix the mixed liquid for a second time, so that the first detergent and water are fully mixed, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the clothes in the clothing processing device 100.

[0164] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, when baffle 44 is in the second position, the distance between the end of baffle 44 closest to first bottom wall 435 and first bottom wall 435 is defined as a fifth distance L5, and fifth distance L5 is greater than third distance L3. At this time, the second detergent is added to first sub-chamber 4312, and water in water separator 46 enters first sub-chamber 4312 through second outlet 461, mixes with the second detergent to form a mixed liquid, and the water in water separator 46 flows through third outlet 462 to the water wheel, driving the water wheel to rotate.

[0165] The mixed liquid in the first sub-chamber 4312 enters the second sub-chamber 4313 through the gap between the baffle 44 and the first bottom wall 435, and then flows to the first outlet 4311 through the gap between the water wheel 45 and the first bottom wall 435. The rotating water wheel 45 stirs the mixed liquid. The flow of the mixed liquid increases the rotation speed of the water wheel 45 and accelerates the stirring of the mixed liquid by the water wheel 45.

[0166] In this way, the second detergent can be mixed with water for the first time in the first sub-chamber 4312, and after passing through the baffle 44, the rotation of the water wheel 45 can mix the mixed liquid for the second time, so that the second detergent and water are fully mixed, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the clothes in the clothing processing device 100.

[0167] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 10 , the baffle 44 includes a first sub-baffle 441 .

[0168] 11 , the first sub-baffle 441 includes a display surface 4411 configured to display the amount of the first detergent in the first sub-cavity 4312. For example, the display surface 4411 includes scales, and displays the amount of the first detergent in the first sub-cavity 4312 through the scales.

[0169] In some embodiments, the display surface 4411 is located on a side of the first sub-baffle 441 away from the first outlet 4311 , so as to monitor and control the amount of the first detergent in the first sub-chamber 1312 .

[0170] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG11 , the width direction of the box body 1 is located at the display surface 4411 ; alternatively, the width direction of the box body 1 is parallel to the width direction of the display surface 4411 , and the angle between the display surface 4411 and the vertical direction is defined as α.

[0171] When α satisfies: α<0°, it is inconvenient to observe the scale of the display surface 4411 from the front of the housing 1 , and it is inconvenient to monitor and control the amount of the first detergent added to the first sub-cavity 1312 .

[0172] In some embodiments, α satisfies: α>0°, so as to monitor and control the amount of the first detergent added to the first sub-cavity 1312, ensure the cleaning effect of the clothes in the clothes processing device 100, and avoid the waste of liquid detergent.

[0173] In some embodiments, α satisfies: α≤30°, so as to reduce the space occupied by the first sub-baffle 441 in the front-to-back direction of the box body 1 .

[0174] In some embodiments, α satisfies: 0°<α≤30°. At this time, the end of the display surface 4411 away from the first bottom wall 435 is closer to the first outlet 4311 than the end of the display surface 4411 close to the first bottom wall 435, so as to facilitate monitoring and control of the amount of the first detergent added to the first sub-cavity 1312, thereby ensuring the cleaning effect, avoiding waste of liquid detergent, and reducing the space occupied by the first sub-baffle 441 in the front and rear directions of the box body 1.

[0175] In some embodiments, α satisfies one of the following: α≤15°; α≤20°; α≤25°; α≤30°; α≤35°; α≤40°; α≤45°. This facilitates monitoring and controlling the amount of first detergent added to the first sub-chamber 1312 and reduces the space occupied by the first sub-baffle 441 in the front-to-back direction of the housing 1.

[0176] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, when the baffle 44 is in the second position, the distance between the end of the first sub-baffle 441 close to the first bottom wall 435 and the first bottom wall 435 is greater than the fourth distance L4, preventing the baffle 44 from blocking the flow of the mixed liquid in the first sub-chamber 4312.

[0177] 10 , the baffle 44 further includes a second sub-baffle 442 . The second sub-baffle 442 is connected to a side of the first sub-baffle 441 away from the first bottom wall 435 and extends in a direction away from the first outlet 4311 .

[0178] 11, 12, and 13, the second sub-baffle 442 includes a top surface 4421, which is a surface of the second sub-baffle 442 away from the first bottom wall 435. In some embodiments, an angle β is defined between the top surface 4421 and the display surface 4411.

[0179] When β satisfies: β<90°, it is inconvenient to observe the scale of the display surface 4411 from the front of the housing 1 and it is inconvenient to monitor the amount of the first detergent added to the first sub-cavity 1312 .

[0180] In some embodiments, β satisfies: β ≥ 90°. When β = 90°, top surface 4421 is perpendicular to display surface 4411. When β > 90°, it is convenient to observe the scale of display surface 4411 and to monitor and control the amount of first detergent added to first sub-chamber 1312.

[0181] In some embodiments, β satisfies: β<180°, so that the top surface 4421 can guide the water flowing into the third chamber 431 through the second outlet 461 of the water separator 46 .

[0182] In some embodiments, β satisfies: 90°≤β<180°, so that it is easy to see the scale on the display surface 4411, and the end of the top surface 4421 close to the first bottom wall 435 is closer to the water wheel 45 than the end away from the first bottom wall 435. The water in the water divider 46 flows to the top surface 4421 through the second outlet 461, and flows to the water wheel 45 through the top surface 4421. The top surface 4421 can guide the water.

[0183] In some embodiments, β satisfies one of the following: β≥90°; β≥130°. This facilitates observing the scale of the display surface 4411 and monitoring and controlling the amount of the first detergent added to the first sub-cavity 1312.

[0184] When α and β satisfy: α+β<90°, it is inconvenient to observe the scale of the display surface 4411 from the front of the housing 1 , and it is inconvenient to monitor and control the amount of the first detergent added to the first sub-cavity 1312 .

[0185] In some embodiments, α and β satisfy: α+β≥90°. When α+β=90°, when the baffle 44 is in the first position, the plane where the top surface 4421 is located is parallel to the horizontal plane; when α+β>90°, it is convenient to monitor the scale of the display surface 4411.

[0186] In some embodiments, α and β satisfy: α+β<180°. In this way, the top surface 4421 can guide the water flowing into the third chamber 431 through the second outlet 461 of the water divider 46 .

[0187] In some embodiments, α and β satisfy: 90°≤α+β<180°, so that the top surface 4421 can guide the water flowing into the third chamber 431 through the second outlet 461 of the water divider 46, and facilitate monitoring the scale of the display surface 4411 to monitor the amount of the first detergent added to the first sub-chamber 1312.

[0188] In some embodiments, α and β satisfy one of the following: α + β ≥ 90°; α + β ≥ 110°; α + β ≥ 120°; α + β ≥ 110°; α + β ≥ 150°. Thus, top surface 4421 can guide water flowing from water diverter 46 into third chamber 431 through second outlet 461 and facilitate monitoring the scale of display surface 4411 to monitor and control the amount of first detergent added to first sub-chamber 1312.

[0189] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, when the baffle 44 is in the second position, the water in the water separator 46 flows to the top surface 4421 through the second outlet 461, and flows to the water wheel 45 through the top surface 4421, thereby increasing the rotation speed of the water wheel 45 and improving the mixing effect of the water wheel 45 on the mixed liquid, so that the second detergent is fully mixed with the water, thereby improving the cleaning effect on the clothes in the clothing processing device 100.

[0190] It should be noted that when the baffle 44 is in the second position, there is at least one second sub-outlet 4612 located on the upper part of the top surface 4421, and at least one third sub-outlet 4613 located on the upper part of the top surface 4421, so that the water coming out of the second sub-outlet 4612 and the third sub-outlet 4613 flows to the top surface 4421, and then flows to the water wheel 45, so as to increase the rotation speed of the water wheel 45 and improve the mixing effect of the detergent and water.

[0191] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 17 , the soap box 43 further includes at least one guide portion 4315 . When the at least one guide portion 4315 includes two guide portions 4315 , the two guide portions 4315 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the second sub-side wall 43142 and the first partition plate 437 .

[0192] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 15 , the baffle 44 further includes an inserting portion 443 , which cooperates with the guide portion 4315 , and the baffle 44 is inserted into the guide portion 4315 through the inserting portion 443 .

[0193] When the baffle 44 switches between the first position and the second position, the plug-in portion 443 moves along the guide portion 4315 .

[0194] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG15 , the plug portion 443 includes a first sub-plug portion 4431 and a second sub-plug portion 4432 .

[0195] 18 , the guide portion 4315 includes a first sub-guide portion 43151. The guide portion 4315 also includes a second sub-guide portion 43152, which is connected to a side of the first sub-guide portion 43151 away from the first bottom wall 435 and extends obliquely toward the first outlet 4311 in a direction close to the first bottom wall 435.

[0196] The first sub-connecting portion 4431 is closer to the second sub-guiding portion 43152 than the second sub-connecting portion 4432 .

[0197] In some embodiments, the angle between the extension direction of the second sub-guide portion 43152 and the vertical direction is defined as γ, and γ and α satisfy the following relationship: γ = α. In this case, the end of the second sub-guide portion 43152 closer to the first bottom wall 435 is closer to the first outlet 4311 than the end farther from the first bottom wall 435. Thus, when the baffle 44 is in the first position, the angle between the display surface 4411 and the vertical direction is α, which facilitates observation and control of the amount of first detergent added to the first sub-chamber 4312, ensuring a clean cleaning effect and avoiding waste of liquid detergent.

[0198] There is an angle between the extension direction of the first sub-guide portion 43151 and the vertical direction. At this time, the end of the first sub-guide portion 43151 away from the first bottom wall 435 is farther away from the first outlet 4311 than the end close to the first bottom wall 435, so as to increase the structural stability of the baffle 44 when it is in the second position.

[0199] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 18 , when the baffle 44 is located at the first position, the first sub-plug-in portion 4431 and the second sub-plug-in portion 4432 are inserted into the first sub-guide portion 43151 .

[0200] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 13 and 18, when the baffle 44 is in the second position, the first sub-connecting portion 4431 is inserted into the second sub-guiding portion 43152, and the second sub-connecting portion 4432 is inserted into the first sub-guiding portion 43151. At this time, the cooperation between the first sub-connecting portion 4431 and the second sub-guiding portion 43152 supports the baffle 44.

[0201] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 18 , the second sub-baffle 442 further includes a fourth sub-sidewall 431521 , and the fourth sub-sidewall 431521 is located at the bottom of the second sub-guide portion 43152 .

[0202] When the baffle 44 is in the second position, along the vertical direction, the distance between the first sub-connector 4431, one end close to the first bottom wall 435, and the first bottom wall 435 is smaller than the distance between the fourth sub-side wall 431521, one end close to the first sub-guide portion 43151, and the first bottom wall 435, so as to avoid the movement of the baffle 44 and increase the structural stability of the baffle 44 when it is in the second position.

[0203] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 19, the baffle 44 also includes a gripping portion 444, which is connected to the second sub-baffle 442 and is arranged on the side of the second sub-baffle 442 away from the first outlet 4311 to facilitate switching of the baffle 44 between the first position and the second position.

[0204] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG18 , the soap box 43 further includes two mating portions 4317 (water wheel holes), respectively disposed on the second sub-sidewall 43142 and the first partition plate 437. The rotating portion 451 is inserted into the two mating portions 4317 at both ends along its length, and the rotating portion 451 can rotate within the mating portions 4317. This prevents the water wheel 45 from moving within the third chamber 431.

[0205] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG5 , the housing 1 further includes a through portion 131 disposed on the control panel 13. The through portion 131 penetrates the control panel 13 along the front-to-back direction of the housing 1. The soap box 43 cooperates with the through portion 131 to be inserted into the housing 1.

[0206] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 7 , the soap box 43 further includes a connecting plate 434. As shown in Figure 4 , the soap box 43 further includes a push-pull plate 47 connected to the connecting plate 434 to push or pull the soap box 43 into or out of the box 1.

[0207] 5 and 6 , the push-pull plate 47 includes a third body 471. The push-pull plate 47 also includes an escape space 472 provided on a side of the third body 471 near the soap box 43 to facilitate pushing the soap box 43 into or pulling it out of the box 1.

[0208] 3 , the housing 1 further includes a panel 48 disposed in front of the third body 471. For example, the panel 48 may be made of metal to enhance the aesthetics of the laundry processing apparatus 100.

[0209] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 21, the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a water separation box 49. The water separation box 49 is disposed in the first cavity 12 and connected to the housing 1. The soap box 43 is retractably inserted into the water separation box 49.

[0210] 22 and 23 , the water diversion box 49 includes a fourth cavity 491 . The soap box 43 is inserted into the fourth cavity 491 in a retractable manner.

[0211] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 23 , the water diversion box 49 includes a second bottom wall 494 .

[0212] The water diversion box 49 further includes a second side wall 495 . The second side wall 495 is connected to the second bottom wall 494 , and the second side wall 495 and the second bottom wall 494 define a fourth cavity 491 .

[0213] The second sidewall 495 includes a third sub-sidewall 4933 . The third sub-sidewall 4933 is disposed at the rear side of the fourth cavity 491 .

[0214] The water separation box 49 further includes a fifth opening 4921. The fifth opening 4921 is disposed in front of the water separation box 49 and communicates with the fourth cavity 491. The soap box 43 is retractably inserted into the fourth cavity 491 through the fifth opening 4921.

[0215] The water diversion box 49 further includes a sixth opening 4922 disposed at an upper portion thereof and communicating with the fifth opening 4921. The sixth opening 4922 communicates with the fifth chamber 465 of the water diverter 46, thereby connecting the fifth chamber 465 with the fourth chamber 491.

[0216] In some embodiments, an angle is formed between the extension direction of the sixth opening 4922 and the front-to-back direction of the soap box 43 to prevent the gas output through the sixth opening 4922 from directly rushing to the front end of the soap box 43 and reduce the possibility of condensation on the soap box 43.

[0217] In some embodiments, the water separator 46 is connected to the water separator box 49. The water separator 46 is provided on the upper portion of the water separator box 49 and is located on the upper portion of the soap box 43. For example, the soap box 43 can be inserted between the water separator box 49 and the water separator 46 in a retractable manner.

[0218] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG22 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes an air duct 691. The air duct 691 is disposed within the fourth chamber 491 and below the water separator 46. A first end of the air duct 691 communicates with the first tub 2, and a second end of the air duct 691 communicates with the water separator 46.

[0219] In some embodiments, the air duct 691 is connected to the rear of the soap box 43 to reduce the impact of the high-temperature gas in the second chamber 22 entering the air duct 691 on the temperature of the soap box 43 and the water diversion box 49, reduce the amount of condensed water generated in the soap box 43 and the box body 1, and reduce the possibility of condensed water generated in the soap box 43 and the box body 1.

[0220] There is a gap between the air duct 691 and the soap box 43 to reduce the heat transfer between the air duct 691 and the soap box 43, reduce the amount of condensation generated at the soap box 43, and reduce the possibility of condensation generated at the soap box 43.

[0221] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 23 and 25, the air guide tube 691 includes a first body 6912. The first body 6912 has a first end 69121, through which the air guide tube 691 communicates with the first cylinder 2. The first body 6912 also has a second end 69122, through which the air guide tube 691 communicates with the water separator 46.

[0222] As shown in Figure 24, the air duct 691 further includes a first channel 6911 defined by a first body 6912. A first end of the first channel 6911 communicates with the second chamber 22, and a second end communicates with the fifth chamber 465. Gas in the second chamber 22 enters the fifth chamber 465 through the first channel 6911.

[0223] In this way, the gas in the second chamber 22 enters the water separator 46 through the air duct 691, increasing the contact area and heat exchange time between the gas in the first channel 6911 and the surrounding air. This reduces the temperature of the gas flowing into the water separator 46, lowering the temperature of the soap box 43, and reducing the possibility of condensation after the soap box 43 is pulled out of the water separator 49, as well as the possibility of condensation forming in the housing 1, thereby reducing the safety hazard caused by condensation dripping onto the ground. Furthermore, the air duct 691 is disposed within the water separator 49, allowing condensation generated in the air duct 691 to drip into the water separator 49, where it is collected and redistributed to the second chamber 22 for reuse, thus conserving water resources.

[0224] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 , the first channel 6911 includes at least one first sub-channel 69111 .

[0225] In the case where at least one first sub-channel 69111 includes multiple first sub-channels 69111, the multiple first sub-channels 69111 are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the water diversion box 49 (as shown in Figure 23), and two adjacent first sub-channels 69111 in the multiple first sub-channels 69111 are connected. In this way, the length and curvature of the first channel 6911 are increased, the efficiency of heat exchange between the gas in the first channel 6911 and the surrounding gas is improved, and the possibility of condensation on the outer wall of the soap box 43 is reduced.

[0226] In some embodiments, along the vertical direction, the first end of the first sub-channel 69111 is located below the second end of the first sub-channel 69111. For example, the extension direction of the first sub-channel 69111 is set perpendicular to the horizontal plane, so that the first sub-channel 69111 can guide the gas to the bottom of the water separation box 49, reducing the impact of the gas on the front end of the water separation box 49 and the front end of the soap box 43, thereby reducing the possibility of condensation at the front end of the water separation box 49 and the front end of the soap box 43.

[0227] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 24 and 25, the first channel 6911 further includes two second sub-channels 69112. The two second sub-channels are located at both ends of the first channel 6911. For example, the first sub-channels 69111 located at both ends of the water diversion box 49 in the width direction of the plurality of first sub-channels 69111 are defined as the two second sub-channels 69112. The second sub-channels 69112 are in communication with the first sub-channel 69111.

[0228] In some embodiments, the two second sub-channels 69112 are parallel to each other. The extension direction of the second sub-channels 69112 is parallel to the horizontal plane, and the second sub-channels 69112 are arranged along the front-to-back direction of the water diversion box 49. The front-to-back direction of the water diversion box 49 is the front-to-back direction of the housing 1.

[0229] Along the airflow direction in the first channel 6911 , at least one first sub-channel 69111 is located between two second sub-channels 69112 .

[0230] Of the two second sub-channels 69112 , the first sub-channel 69111 is communicated with the second chamber 22 through one of the second sub-channels 69112 , and the first sub-channel 69111 is communicated with the fifth chamber 465 through the other second sub-channel 69112 .

[0231] 24 and 25 , the first channel 6911 further includes a third sub-channel 69113 . Two adjacent first sub-channels 69111 are connected through the third sub-channel 69113 .

[0232] 24 and 25 , the first channel 6911 further includes a fourth sub-channel 69114. The first sub-channel 69111 is in communication with the second sub-channel 69112 through the fourth sub-channel 69114.

[0233] In this way, the length of the first channel 6911 is increased, the efficiency of heat exchange between the gas in the first channel 6911 and the surrounding gas is increased, the temperature of the gas introduced into the fifth cavity 465 is reduced, and the possibility of condensation on the soap box 43 is reduced.

[0234] In some embodiments, the first sub-channel 69111 can be a straight channel.

[0235] In some embodiments, the second sub-channel 69112 can be a straight channel.

[0236] It can be understood that the first sub-channel 69111 and the second sub-channel 69112 are straight channels, which facilitates the flow of gas in the channels and can reduce the space occupied by the first sub-channel 69111 and the second sub-channel 69112.

[0237] In some embodiments, the third sub-channel 69113 can be a curved channel.

[0238] In some embodiments, the fourth sub-channel 69114 can be a curved channel.

[0239] It is understandable that the third sub-channel 69113 and the fourth sub-channel 69114 are curved channels, which increase the length of the first channel 6911, increase the efficiency of heat exchange between the gas in the first channel 6911 and the surrounding gas, and reduce the possibility of condensation on the soap box 43.

[0240] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG26 , the water diversion box 49 further includes a connecting portion 4931 (e.g., a through hole). The second chamber 22 and the first channel 6911 are connected via the connecting portion 4931. Gas in the second chamber 22 sequentially enters the fifth chamber 465 through the connecting portion 4931 and the first channel 6911.

[0241] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 4931 is disposed at the rear end of the water diversion box 49 . For example, the connecting portion 4931 is disposed on the third sub-side wall 4933 , so that the first channel 6911 is connected to the second cavity 22 through the connecting portion 4931 .

[0242] 26 , the water diversion box 49 further includes a fourth connection portion 4932, through which the fifth chamber 465 and the first channel 6911 are connected. The gas in the second chamber 22 enters the fifth chamber 465 via the connection portion 4931, the first channel 6911, and the fourth connection portion 4932.

[0243] In some embodiments, the fourth connection portion 4932 is disposed at the rear end of the water diversion box 49 . For example, the fourth connection portion 4932 is disposed on the third sub-side wall 4933 , so that the first channel 6911 and the fifth cavity 465 are connected.

[0244] In some embodiments, the first end 69121 is inserted into the connecting portion 4931, and the second end 69122 is inserted into the fourth connecting portion 4932; or, the first end 69121 passes through the connecting portion 4931 to connect with the first tube 2, and the second end 69122 passes through the fourth connecting portion 691 to connect with the water separator 46.

[0245] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 23 , the water diversion box 49 further includes a first drain port 4923 .

[0246] The fifth chamber 465 is connected to the first drain port 4923 . Water in the fifth chamber 465 flows into the fourth chamber 491 through at least one of the second outlet 461 and the third outlet 462 . Water in the fourth chamber 491 is discharged into the second chamber 22 through the first drain port 4923 .

[0247] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG24 , the air duct 691 further includes a positioning portion 6913. The positioning portion 6913 is connected to the outer wall of the air duct 691. For example, the positioning portion 6913 is sleeved on the outer wall of the first body 6912.

[0248] The water separation box 49 is connected to the air guide tube 691 through the positioning portion 6913. In this way, the air guide tube 691 is easily installed and the stability and versatility of the air guide tube 691 after installation are increased.

[0249] 25 , the positioning portion 6913 includes a first sub-positioning portion 69131 . The first sub-positioning portion 69131 is connected to the outer side wall near the first end 69121 .

[0250] The positioning portion 6913 further includes a second sub-positioning portion 69132 . The second sub-positioning portion 69132 is connected to the outer side wall near the second end 69122 .

[0251] In some embodiments, along the airflow direction in the air duct 691 , the first sub-positioning portion 69131 and the second sub-positioning portion 69132 are connected between the first end 69121 and the second end 69122 of the air duct.

[0252] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG25 , the water diversion box 49 further includes multiple snap-fitting portions, and the positioning portion 6913 snaps into the multiple snap-fitting portions to secure the air duct 691 to the water diversion box 49. The multiple snap-fitting portions include a first snap-fitting portion 49331. The first sub-positioning portion 69131 snaps into the first snap-fitting portion 49331 to connect the water diversion box 49 to the first end 69121 of the air duct.

[0253] In some embodiments, the first clamping portion 49331 is disposed on the third sub-side wall 4933 .

[0254] The plurality of clamping portions further includes a second clamping portion 49332. The second clamping portion 49332 is clamped with the second sub-positioning portion 69132 to achieve the connection between the water separation box 49 and the second end 69122.

[0255] In some embodiments, the second clamping portion 49332 is disposed on the third sub-side wall 4933 .

[0256] In some embodiments, the first engaging portion 49331 includes at least one first sub-engaging portion 493311. When the at least one first sub-engaging portion 493311 includes multiple first sub-engaging portions 493311, the multiple first sub-engaging portions 493311 are spaced apart along the circumference of the connecting portion 4931. For example, the multiple first sub-engaging portions 493311 are equally spaced along the circumference of the connecting portion 4931. The at least one first sub-engaging portion 493311 engages with the first sub-positioning portion 69131, and the first sub-positioning portion 69131 is disposed within the space enclosed by the at least one first sub-engaging portion 493311.

[0257] In some embodiments, the second clamping portion 49332 includes at least one second sub-clamping portion 493321. When the at least one second sub-clamping portion 493322 includes a plurality of second sub-clamping portions 493322, the plurality of second sub-clamping portions 493322 are spaced apart along the circumference of the fourth connecting portion 4932. For example, the plurality of second sub-clamping portions 493322 are spaced apart along the circumference of the fourth connecting portion 4932.

[0258] The at least one second sub-clamping portion 493322 is clamped with the second sub-positioning portion 69132 , and the second sub-positioning portion 69132 is disposed in a space enclosed by the at least one second sub-clamping portion 493322 .

[0259] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG30 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a first connecting portion 692 (eg, a connecting pipe) through which the first tub 2 and the water diversion box 49 are connected.

[0260] The first connecting portion 692 includes a second channel 6921 . A first end of the second channel 6921 communicates with the second cavity 22 , and a second end of the second channel 6921 communicates with the communicating portion 4931 .

[0261] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 27 and 34, the water diversion box 49 further includes a second connecting portion 49333 (such as a connecting column), which is disposed on the third sub-side wall 4933. The second connecting portion 49333 includes a sixth channel. The connecting portion 4931 is connected to the sixth channel.

[0262] In some embodiments, the first end of the first connecting portion 692 is sleeved outside the second connecting portion 49333 to connect the second channel 6921 to the sixth channel. The second end of the first connecting portion 692 is connected to the first tube 2 to connect the first tube 2 to the water diversion box 49.

[0263] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG21 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a third connection portion 693 (eg, a connection pipe). As shown in FIG29 , the water separation box 49 and the water separator 46 are connected via the third connection portion 693 .

[0264] In some embodiments, the air duct 691 and the water separator 46 are connected through the third connection portion 693 . For example, the air duct 691 passes through the fourth cavity 491 through the fourth connection portion 4932 , and one end of the third connection portion 693 is sleeved on the outside of the air duct 691 .

[0265] 22 , the third connection portion 693 includes a third channel 6931. The first channel 6911 and the fifth chamber 465 are connected via the third channel 6931. For example, the third connection portion 693 may be a hose.

[0266] 28 and 29 , the water diversion box 49 further includes a fourth connection portion 49334, which is disposed on the third sub-side wall 4933. The fourth connection portion 49334 includes a fifth channel.

[0267] The fourth connection portion 4932 is communicated with the fifth channel.

[0268] In some embodiments, one end of the third connection portion 693 is sleeved on the outside of the fourth connection portion 49334 so that the third channel 6931 is connected to the fifth channel.

[0269] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 31, the water separator 46 also includes a seventh channel 4662, a first end of the seventh channel 4662 is connected to the fifth chamber 465 through the second water inlet 4643, and a second end of the seventh channel 4662 is connected to the fourth connecting portion 4932 through the third channel 6931.

[0270] The water separator 46 further includes a third connecting column 4642 , which is disposed on a side of the water separator cover 464 away from the fifth chamber 465 . The third connecting column defines a seventh channel 4662 .

[0271] In some embodiments, the second end of the third connecting portion 693 is sleeved on the third connecting column 4642 to connect the third channel 6931 with the seventh channel 4662. In this way, the water diversion box 49 and the water diverter 46 are connected via the third connecting portion 693.

[0272] In other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 35 , the laundry treating apparatus 100 further includes an air guide box 694 .

[0273] The air guide box 694 is disposed in the fourth cavity 491 and is located at the rear of the soap box 43 .

[0274] The clothes processing apparatus 100 further includes a fourth channel 6914 , and the air guide box 694 and the third sub-side wall 4933 of the water separation box 49 jointly define the fourth channel 6914 .

[0275] A first end of the fourth channel 6914 is in communication with the communication portion 4931 , and a second end of the fourth channel 6914 is in communication with the first drain port 4923 .

[0276] In this way, the gas in the second chamber 22 enters the water separator 46 through the connecting portion 4931 and the fourth channel 6914 in turn, increasing the contact area and heat exchange time between the gas in the fourth channel 6914 and the gas in the surrounding environment, reducing the temperature of the gas flowing into the water separator 46, lowering the temperature of the soap box 43, reducing the possibility of condensation after the soap box 43 is pulled out of the water separator box 49, and reducing the possibility of condensation on the box body 1, thereby reducing the hidden dangers caused by condensed water dripping to the ground.

[0277] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG36 , the fourth channel 6914 includes at least one fifth sub-channel 69141. When the at least one fifth sub-channel 69141 includes multiple fifth sub-channels 69141, the multiple fifth sub-channels 69141 are sequentially arranged along the width of the water diversion box 49, and adjacent two fifth sub-channels 69141 within the multiple fifth sub-channels 69141 are connected. This increases the length and curvature of the fourth channel 6914, improves the efficiency of heat exchange between the gas in the fourth channel 6914 and the surrounding air, and reduces the possibility of condensation on the outer wall of the soap box 43.

[0278] In some embodiments, along the vertical direction, the first end of the fifth sub-channel 69141 is located below the second end of the fifth sub-channel 69141. For example, the extension direction of the fifth sub-channel 69141 is set perpendicular to the horizontal plane, so that the fifth sub-channel 69141 can guide the gas to the bottom of the water separation box 49, reducing the impact of the gas on the front end of the water separation box 49 and the front end of the soap box 43, thereby reducing the possibility of condensation at the front end of the water separation box 49 and the front end of the soap box 43.

[0279] In some embodiments, among three adjacent fifth sub-channels 69141, the first end of the middle fifth sub-channel 69141 is connected to the fifth sub-channel 69141 on one side thereof, and the second end of the middle fifth sub-channel 69141 is connected to the fifth sub-channel 69141 on the other side thereof.

[0280] For example, among three adjacent fifth sub-channels 69141, the top of the middle fifth sub-channel 69141 is connected to the top of the fifth sub-channel 69141 on one side thereof, and the bottom of the middle fifth sub-channel 69141 is connected to the bottom of the fifth sub-channel 69141 on the other side thereof.

[0281] 39 , the air guide box 694 further includes a side wall 69411. The air guide box 694 further includes a bottom wall 69412. The side wall 69411 and the bottom wall 69412 are connected.

[0282] The air guide box 694 further includes an air guide portion 6941 (air guide groove). The air guide portion 6941 is defined by a bottom wall 69412 and side walls 69411. The air guide portion 6941 includes a plurality of first sub-air guide portions 69413 (first air guide grooves), which are interconnected.

[0283] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 39 , a plurality of first sub-air guide portions 69413 are sequentially arranged along the width direction of the water diversion box 49 .

[0284] In the vertical direction, one end of the first sub-air guide portion 69413 is located above the other end thereof. For example, the first sub-air guide portion 69413 is arranged perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

[0285] The air guide box 694 further includes a fifth plate 6942 , which is connected to the bottom wall 69412 and is disposed on a side of the bottom wall 69412 close to the third sub-side wall 4933 .

[0286] One end of the fifth plate 6942 is connected to the side wall 69411, and a gap is formed between the other end and the side wall 69411. The fifth plate 6942 divides the air guide portion 6941 into a plurality of first sub-air guide portions 69413 that are interconnected.

[0287] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 39 , along the vertical direction, the first end of the fifth plate 6942 is located above the second end of the fifth plate 6942 , for example, the fifth plate 6942 is disposed perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

[0288] In two adjacent fifth plates 6942 , a gap exists between the top end of one fifth plate 6942 and the side wall 69411 , and a gap exists between the bottom end of the other fifth plate and the side wall 69411 , so as to increase the length of the fourth channel 6914 through which gas flows.

[0289] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 39 , the air guide box 694 further includes a drainage portion 6943 (eg, a through hole), and the fourth channel 6914 and the first drain port 4923 are connected through the drainage portion 6943 to facilitate water discharge from the fourth channel 6914 .

[0290] For example, the drainage portion 6943 can be set on the side wall 69411, for example, the drainage portion 6943 is set at one end of the side wall 69411 away from the bottom wall 69412; the drainage portion 6943 can also be set on the bottom wall 69412; the drainage portion 6943 can also be set at the connection between the side wall 69411 and the bottom wall 69412.

[0291] In some embodiments, the communicating portion 4931 is in communication with the fourth channel 6914 .

[0292] In some embodiments, the communication portion 4931 is disposed behind the fourth channel 6914 to facilitate communication between the communication portion 4931 and the second cavity 22 .

[0293] 35 , the water diversion box 49 further includes a first stopper 49341 disposed within the fourth cavity 491 and on a side of the third sub-side wall 4933 facing the fourth cavity 491. The bottom end of the first stopper 49341 is connected to the second bottom wall 494.

[0294] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 37 , the first limiting portion 49341 and the third sub-side wall 4933 jointly define a first limiting space 49342 , and a portion of the air guide box 694 is inserted into the first limiting space 49342 .

[0295] 35 , the water diversion box 49 further includes a second stopper 49343 disposed within the fourth cavity 491 and on a side of the third sub-side wall 4933 facing the fourth cavity 491. The bottom end of the second stopper 49343 is connected to the second bottom wall 494.

[0296] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 37 , the second limiting portion 49343 and the third sub-side wall 4933 jointly define a second limiting space 49344 , and a portion of the air guide box 694 is inserted into the second limiting space 49344 .

[0297] For example, along the width direction of the water diversion box 49, both ends of the air guide box 694 are respectively inserted into the first limiting space 49342 and the second limiting space 49344 to fix the air guide box 694 and increase the structural stability.

[0298] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG35 , the water separation box 49 further includes a third limiting portion 49345 . The third limiting portion 49345 is connected to the second bottom wall 494 .

[0299] The bottom end of the air guide box 694 is inserted between the third limiting portion 49345 and the third sub-side wall 4933 to enhance the stability of the connection between the water separation box 49 and the air guide box 694 .

[0300] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 38 , the third limiting portion 49345 includes an extension portion 493451 , and the extension portion 493451 is connected to the second bottom wall 494 .

[0301] The third limiting portion 49345 further includes a blocking portion 493452 . The blocking portion 493452 is connected to the extending portion 493451 and is disposed on a side of the extending portion 493451 away from the second bottom wall 494 .

[0302] The air guide box 694 is inserted between the second bottom wall 494 and the blocking portion 493452.

[0303] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 37 , the air guide box 694 further includes a guide portion 49353 (eg, a guide rib), which is disposed on the second bottom wall 494 and configured to guide water in the air guide box 694 to the first drain port 4923 .

[0304] 40 , the soap box 43 further includes a running water box 71 , which can be detachably disposed in the tenth cavity 433 . For example, the running water box 71 can be fixedly disposed in the tenth cavity 433 .

[0305] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 40, the soap box 43 further includes a first rib 4335, which is disposed in the tenth cavity 433 and connected to the first bottom wall 435. The first rib 4335 is configured to position the active water box 71 and guide water flow, thereby increasing the strength of the soap box 43 and preventing deformation of the soap box 43. The first rib 4335 is disposed on a side of the tenth cavity 433 away from the first sub-sidewall 43141, and extends perpendicular to the first bottom wall 435.

[0306] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 40 , the soap box 43 further includes a limiting plate 4336 . The limiting plate 4336 is disposed in the tenth cavity 433 and is respectively connected to two side walls defining the tenth cavity 433 . The limiting plate 4336 is connected to the first rib 4335 .

[0307] In some embodiments, the limiting plate 4336 includes a limiting plate body.

[0308] As shown in FIG. 41 , the limiting plate 4336 further includes a first bending portion 43361 (flange), and the first bending portion 43361 is arranged on a side of the limiting plate body close to the first sub-side wall 43141 .

[0309] In some embodiments, the living water box 71 includes a third side wall, and the third side wall includes a seventh side wall 711 , an eighth side wall 712 , a ninth side wall, and a tenth side wall 714 .

[0310] In some embodiments, the seventh sidewall 711 and the eighth sidewall 712 are disposed opposite each other. The ninth sidewall and the tenth sidewall 714 are disposed opposite each other. The ninth sidewall and the tenth sidewall 714 are respectively located on either side of the seventh sidewall 711. The ninth sidewall and the tenth sidewall 714 are respectively located on either side of the eighth sidewall 712.

[0311] In some embodiments, the living water box 71 also includes four second bending portions, which are respectively arranged on the side of the seventh side wall 711 away from the first bottom wall 435, the side of the eighth side wall 712 away from the first bottom wall 435, the side of the ninth side wall away from the first bottom wall 435, and the side of the tenth side wall 714 away from the first bottom wall 435.

[0312] In some embodiments, the seventh sidewall 711 is located on a side of the water box 71 away from the first sub-sidewall 43141, and the eighth sidewall 712 is located on a side of the water box 71 close to the first sub-sidewall 43141. The second bent portion can abut against the eighth and ninth sidewalls.

[0313] In some embodiments, the living water box 71 further includes a third bottom wall 720 , and the third bottom wall 720 is connected to the seventh side wall 711 , the eighth side wall 712 , the ninth side wall, and the tenth side wall 714 respectively.

[0314] The living water box 71 further includes a sixth cavity defined by the third bottom wall 720 , the seventh side wall 711 , the eighth side wall 712 , the ninth side wall, and the tenth side wall 714 .

[0315] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 41 , the live water box 71 further includes a first opening 72 (water inlet), which is disposed on the third bottom wall 720 so that the water level in the tenth cavity 433 is consistent with the water level in the sixth cavity.

[0316] In other embodiments, the first opening 72 may also be provided on at least one of the seventh sidewall 711 , the eighth sidewall 712 , the ninth sidewall and the tenth sidewall 714 , so that the water level in the tenth chamber 433 is consistent with the water level in the sixth chamber.

[0317] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 41, the living water box 71 also includes a hook portion 713, which is arranged on the side of the living water box 71 away from the first sub-side wall 43141. The hook portion 713 is engaged with the first bending portion 43361 to prevent liquid from impacting the living water box 71 and causing the living water box 71 to move.

[0318] In some embodiments, the active water box 71 further includes a plurality of second ribs, which are disposed on a side of the active water box 71 away from the first sub-side wall 43141. For example, the extension direction of the plurality of second ribs is perpendicular to the first bottom wall 435.

[0319] When the living water box 71 is disposed in the tenth cavity 433 , the first rib 4335 is located between two adjacent second ribs among the plurality of second ribs to prevent the liquid from impacting the living water box 71 and causing the living water box 71 to move.

[0320] The live water box 71 may include a third rib 715 . For example, the third rib 715 is disposed below the live water box 71 .

[0321] When the living water box 71 is disposed in the tenth cavity 433 , the third rib 715 abuts against the first bottom wall 435 to limit the movement of the living water box 71 caused by the impact of liquid on the living water box 71 .

[0322] For example, the side of the third rib 715 that abuts against the first bottom wall 435 is arc-shaped; for another example, the side of the third rib 715 that abuts against the first bottom wall 435 is a straight line.

[0323] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 40, the live water box 71 further includes live water particles 73, which are detachably disposed in the sixth cavity. For example, the live water particles 73 are fixed in the sixth cavity.

[0324] In some embodiments, the active water particles 73 may be composed of aminocarboxylic acid.

[0325] It is understandable that during the process of washing clothes, soap scum formed by anionic surfactants (such as calcium, magnesium and fatty acid salts, sodium alkylbenzene sulfonate) in the water will be deposited on the clothes, wasting the surfactants and reducing the efficiency of the surfactants. The carboxyl groups included in the active water particles 73 will generate negative charges, and through the negative charges, they will adsorb metal ions with positive charges (such as calcium and magnesium) and repel other negatively charged ions, so that calcium and magnesium exist in a dissolved state in the water, thereby avoiding the formation of scale.

[0326] In some embodiments, the active water particles 73 include a porous structure so that the liquid can be adequately filtered.

[0327] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 40 , the live water box 71 further includes a fourth rib 716 , which is disposed in the sixth cavity and configured to limit the movement of the live water particles within the live water box 71 caused by water impacting the live water particles.

[0328] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 40 , the soap box 43 further includes a fourth sub-water outlet 4334 . The fourth sub-water outlet 4334 is disposed on a side of the tenth cavity 433 away from the first sub-sidewall 43141 .

[0329] The liquid flows into the tenth chamber 433 through the first sub-outlet 4611 , the second sub-outlet 4612 , and the third sub-outlet 4613 , and is purified by the live water particles 73 in the live water box 71 , and then is discharged from the tenth chamber 433 through the fourth sub-outlet 4334 of the tenth chamber 433 .

[0330] In some embodiments, the laundry treatment apparatus 100 further includes a first pipe 9 (water inlet pipe), which is disposed at the rear of the first chamber 12 and behind the soap box 43. The third chamber 431 of the soap box 43 is connected to an external water source via the first pipe 9, allowing water to be added to the soap box 43 to mix the detergent and water in the soap box 43.

[0331] In some embodiments, the first tube 9 includes a fourth water inlet, and the first tube 9 is connected to an external water source through the fourth water inlet.

[0332] In some embodiments, the first tube 9 further includes at least one third water outlet, and the first tube 9 communicates with the third chamber 431 of the soap box 43 through at least some of the at least one third water outlet. For example, the first tube 9 communicates with the tenth chamber 433 of the water separator 46 through at least some of the at least one third water outlet. Water in the first tube 9 enters the tenth chamber 433 and then enters the third chamber 431 through the second outlet 461 and the third outlet 462.

[0333] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG48 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a first valve 900 . The first valve 900 (water inlet valve) is disposed at the rear portion of the first chamber 12 and on the first pipe 9 to control the opening and closing of the first pipe 9. For example, when the first valve 900 is open, the first pipe 9 is open, and water from the external water source flows into the interior of the laundry processing apparatus 100 through the first pipe 9 . When the first valve 900 is closed, the first pipe 9 is closed, and water is no longer supplied to the interior of the laundry processing apparatus 100 .

[0334] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 42, the third plate 14, the fourth plate and the first barrel peripheral wall define a corner space. When the diameter of the first barrel 2 is large, for example, when the diameter of the first barrel 2 is greater than or equal to 506 mm, the corner space has a small volume.

[0335] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG42 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a steam generator 4, which is disposed within the first cavity 12 and outside the second drum 3. For example, the steam generator 4 is mounted on a side of the third plate 14 of the housing 1 that faces the first cavity 12. For example, the steam generator 4 is disposed within a corner space defined by the third plate 14, the fourth plate, and the peripheral wall of the first drum.

[0336] In some embodiments, the steam generator 4 is disposed in the space between the soap box 43 and the first tube 9 to improve space utilization of the housing 1 .

[0337] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 43 and 44, the steam generator 4 includes a first housing 401 and a seventh chamber, which is defined by the first housing 401 and configured to hold water. The first pipe 9 communicates with the seventh chamber through at least some of the at least one third water outlet to replenish the seventh chamber with water.

[0338] The steam generator 4 further includes a cover 402 , which is disposed on the first shell 401 to seal the seventh chamber.

[0339] For example, the cover 402 is made of plastic. As is understandable, due to the injection molding properties of plastic, the shape of the cover 402 can be flexibly changed to adapt to the spacing between the soap box 43 and the first valve 900. This increases the volume of the steam generator 4, ensures the steam generation capacity, and solves the problem of insufficient installation space in the laundry processing device 100.

[0340] In some embodiments, the steam generator 4 further includes a heater, which is disposed within the seventh chamber and configured to heat water within the seventh chamber to generate high-temperature steam, which enters the twelfth chamber to provide care for the clothing within the twelfth chamber, such as wrinkle removal, deodorization, or sterilization. For example, the heater may include an automatic thermostat, a manual thermostat, and a fuse.

[0341] In some embodiments, the first housing 401 is integrated with the heater, for example, the heater is disposed within the interior structure of the first housing 401 to form a cast aluminum heating element.

[0342] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the first shell 401 is wrapped with a heat-insulating layer to prevent heat loss and improve the efficiency of steam generation.

[0343] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG43 , the steam generator 4 further includes a fifth water inlet 405, which is disposed on the cover 402 and extends through the cover 402. The first tube 9 is connected to the fifth water inlet 405 through at least some of the at least one third water outlet, and water in the first tube 9 enters the seventh chamber through the fifth water inlet 405.

[0344] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 43 , the steam generator 4 further includes a second shell, which is disposed on a side of the cover 402 away from the first shell 401 .

[0345] In some embodiments, the second housing is disposed in the interval between the soap box 43 and the first valve 900 , so as to reasonably utilize the corner space while ensuring the amount of steam generated, thereby solving the problem of insufficient internal space of the clothing processing device 100 .

[0346] For example, the second shell can be formed by the cover 402 protruding toward a side away from the seventh cavity.

[0347] 43 and 44 , the steam generator 4 further includes an eleventh chamber 403 (steam chamber), which is in communication with the seventh chamber so that steam generated in the seventh chamber is collected in the eleventh chamber 403. For example, the eleventh chamber 403 may be defined by the second housing.

[0348] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG43 , the steam generator 4 further includes an eleventh opening 404 (gas outlet). The eleventh opening 404 is disposed in the second housing and extends through the second housing. The eleventh opening 404 is disposed above the fifth water inlet 405 to facilitate steam discharge and reduce the impact of water delivery to the seventh chamber on steam discharge.

[0349] The steam generator 4 is connected to the twelfth chamber through the eleventh opening 404 , and the steam in the eleventh chamber 403 flows to the twelfth chamber through the eleventh opening 404 to care for the clothes in the twelfth chamber.

[0350] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG47 , the steam generator 4 further includes a third tube 7 , a first end of the third tube 7 being in communication with the eleventh opening 404 of the steam generator 4 , and a second end of the third tube 7 being in communication with the twelfth chamber. The steam generator 4 is in communication with the twelfth chamber of the second drum 3 via the third tube 7 .

[0351] In some embodiments, the steam generator 4 further includes a nozzle, which is disposed at the second end of the third tube 7 and is configured to spray steam into the twelfth chamber so that the steam can be sprayed onto the clothes to enhance the care effect on the clothes.

[0352] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG43 , the steam generator 4 further includes a twelfth opening 406 (pressure relief port), which is disposed in the second housing and communicates with the eleventh chamber 403. The steam generator 4 further includes a second valve, which cooperates with the twelfth opening 406. When the pressure inside the eleventh chamber 403 exceeds a preset pressure threshold, the second valve is opened to relieve the pressure in the eleventh chamber 403, thereby ensuring the safety of the steam generator 4.

[0353] In some embodiments, the steam generator 4 further includes a third valve, which is disposed on a side of the first tube 9 close to the steam generator 4. For example, the third valve is a one-way valve to control the flow of water in the first tube 9 from the external water source to the steam generator 4 and prevent the steam in the eleventh chamber 403 from overflowing to the first valve.

[0354] 43 , the steam generator 4 further includes a support portion 8. The steam generator 4 is disposed on the support portion 8 and is hung on the side of the third plate 14 facing the first cavity 12 via the support portion 8. For example, the support portion 8 is an L-shaped bracket.

[0355] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 42, the support portion 8 includes a first sub-support portion 81, the plane where the first sub-support portion 81 is located is parallel to the plane where the bottom wall of the first shell 401 is located, and the bottom wall of the first shell 401 is connected to the first sub-support portion 81.

[0356] In other embodiments, the bottom wall of the first shell 401 may be fixed to the outer peripheral side wall of the second cylinder 3, or the side wall of the first shell 401 may be fixed to the side wall of the box body 1. For example, the first shell may be fixed by riveting.

[0357] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 45, the support portion 8 also includes a second sub-support portion 82, the second sub-support portion 82 includes a first end and a second end, the first end of the second sub-support portion 82 is connected to the side of the first sub-support portion 81 close to the third plate 14, and the extension direction of the second sub-support portion 82 is perpendicular to the plane where the first sub-support portion 81 is located.

[0358] The second end of the second sub-support portion 82 is fixed to the side of the third plate 14 facing the first cavity 12. For example, the end of the second sub-support portion 82 away from the first sub-support portion 81 is fixed to the side of the third plate 14 facing the first cavity 12. In this way, the steam generator 4 can be hung on the side of the third plate 14 facing the first cavity 12.

[0359] The side wall of the first housing 401 close to the third plate 14 leans against the second sub-support portion 82 .

[0360] For example, the first sub-support portion 81 and the second sub-support portion 82 are connected to form an L-shaped bracket. In this way, the first housing 401 can be stably supported to prevent the first housing 401 from tilting.

[0361] For example, the first sub-support portion 81 and the second sub-support portion 82 are integrally formed.

[0362] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 44, the second sub-support portion 82 includes three sub-connection portions, namely the first sub-connection portion 821, the second sub-connection portion 822 and the third sub-connection portion 823, and the first sub-connection portion 821, the second sub-connection portion 822 and the third sub-connection portion 823 are connected in sequence from top to bottom.

[0363] In some embodiments, the first sub-connection portion 821 and the third sub-connection portion 823 821 extend in the up-down direction.

[0364] The top of the second sub-connection part 822 is connected to the bottom of the first sub-connection part 821, and the bottom of the second sub-connection part 822 is connected to the top of the third sub-connection part 823. From top to bottom, the second sub-connection part 822 extends toward the third plate 14. In this way, the third sub-connection part 823 is closer to the third plate 14 relative to the first sub-connection part 821, so that part of the first shell 401 of the steam generator 4 can be close to the third plate 14, thereby improving the space utilization within the clothing processing device 100.

[0365] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 45 and 47, the support portion 8 further includes a third sub-support portion 83, which is formed by extending the second sub-support portion 82 toward one side of the cover 402. The third sub-support portion 83 includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the third sub-support portion 83 is connected to the second sub-support portion 82, and the second end of the third sub-support portion 83 extends above the cover 402. For example, the third sub-support portion 83 has a plate-like structure.

[0366] In some embodiments, the third sub-support portion 83 can be formed by bending the second sub-support portion 82 toward the cover 402. For example, a partial area is defined on the second sub-support portion 82, and the bottom and side edges of the partial area are separated from the second sub-support portion 82, and the partial area is rotated along the top edge until it is parallel to the plane of the cover 402, thereby forming the third sub-support portion 83.

[0367] 43 , the support portion 82 further includes a fastener 84, and the third sub-support portion 83 is fixedly connected to the cover 402 via the fastener 84. For example, the fastener 84 may include a nut and a stud.

[0368] The third sub-support portion 83 also includes a first connection hole, and the cover 402 also includes a second connection hole, with the first and second connection holes being correspondingly arranged. Fasteners 84 engage with the first and second connection holes to securely connect the third sub-support portion 83 and the cover 402. This ensures the stability of the steam generator 4 and prevents it from falling off due to vibrations generated by the laundry processing apparatus 100 during washing.

[0369] In some embodiments, the upper end of the heater and the cover body 402 can be fixedly connected by fasteners 84, so that the heater can be fixed in the seventh cavity to prevent the vibration generated by the clothing processing device 100 during washing from causing the heater to collide with other components and cause damage to the components.

[0370] 42 , the box body 1 further includes a protrusion 60, which is formed by extending the upper portion of the side wall of the box body 1 toward the first cavity 12. For example, the protrusion 60 extends in the horizontal direction.

[0371] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 43 and 46, the support portion 8 further includes a fourth sub-support portion 85 (hanging portion), which is formed by extending the second end of the second sub-support portion 82 toward the protruding portion 60. The fourth sub-support portion 85 overlaps the protruding portion 60 and is fixedly connected to the protruding portion 60 to enable the steam generator 4 to be hung on the side of the third plate 14 facing the first chamber 12.

[0372] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG42 , the box body 1 further includes a first fixing portion 61 , which is disposed on the protruding portion 60 . The first fixing portion 61 includes a first sub-fixing portion, which is fixedly attached to the protruding portion 60 .

[0373] The first fixing portion 61 also includes a second sub-fixing portion, which is connected to the first sub-fixing portion. The second sub-fixing portion is disposed on the side of the first sub-fixing portion facing the support portion 8, and the extension direction of the second sub-fixing portion is at least partially parallel to the extension direction of the second sub-support portion 82. In this way, at least a portion of the second sub-support portion 82 can be attached to the second sub-fixing portion, and the fourth sub-support portion 85 can overlap and be fixedly connected to the first sub-fixing portion, thereby allowing at least a portion of the second sub-support portion 82 to lean against the second sub-fixing portion, reducing horizontal shaking of the second sub-support portion 82.

[0374] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG43 , the support portion 8 further includes a fifth sub-support portion 86 . The fifth sub-support portion 86 is located between the rear side of the first housing 401 and the third plate 14 and is fixedly connected to the third plate 14 . This improves the stability of the support portion 8 and prevents the support portion 8 from swinging. For example, the fifth sub-support portion 86 may be a plate-shaped structure, and the fifth sub-support portion 86 may be fixedly connected to the third plate 14 via fasteners 84 .

[0375] For example, the fifth sub-support portion 86 is formed by bending the second sub-support portion 82 toward the steam generator 4 .

[0376] The support portion 8 provided in some embodiments of the present disclosure, by setting the eleventh cavity 403 in the interval between the soap box 43 and the second valve, and fixing the first shell 401 below the soap box 43 and the third valve, allows the steam generator 4, the soap box 43 and the third valve to be installed in the same installation space, and rationally utilizes the space between the soap box 43 and the third valve to install the steam generator 4, thereby solving the problem of insufficient internal space of the drum laundry processing device.

[0377] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 49 and 50 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a gas-liquid separator 5 (eg, a gas-liquid separator). The gas-liquid separator 5 is disposed in the first cavity 12 and outside the second drum 3 .

[0378] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 51, the vapor-liquid separator 5 is provided in the third tube 7 and is configured to separate the water and steam generated by the steam generator 4 and output the steam to the twelfth chamber of the second tube 3, so as to avoid that due to the volume limitation of the steam generator 4, when steam is generated, the water in the first shell 401 enters the twelfth chamber together with the steam, causing the clothes to be wetted, thereby affecting the effect of steam on clothing care.

[0379] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 53, the vapor-liquid separator 5 includes a second body 51. For example, the second body 51 is rectangular.

[0380] The vapor-liquid separator 5 further includes an eighth chamber, which is defined by the second body 51 .

[0381] The vapor-liquid separator 5 further includes a second opening 53 disposed on the second body 51 and communicating with the eighth chamber and the eleventh opening 404 of the steam generator 4. The second opening 53 extends horizontally from one end of the second body 51.

[0382] The vapor-liquid separator 5 further includes a third opening 54 , which is disposed on the second body 51 and communicates with the eighth cavity and the twelfth cavity. The third opening 54 extends horizontally from one end of the second body 51 .

[0383] In some embodiments, the third opening 54 is vertically higher than the second opening 53. Under the action of gravity, the water in the eighth chamber converges downward relative to the steam, and the steam flows upward relative to the water to enter the third opening 54, thereby achieving separation of water and steam.

[0384] The gas-liquid separator 5 further includes a fourth opening 55 , which is connected to the second chamber 22 of the second barrel 3 , so that the separated water enters the second chamber 22 and performs high-temperature sterilization, deodorization and cleaning on the space between the second barrel 3 and the first barrel 2 .

[0385] In some embodiments, the second opening 53 is higher than the fourth opening 55 in the vertical direction, so that the separated water flows toward the fourth opening 55 under the action of gravity and is discharged into the second chamber 22 through the fourth opening 55 .

[0386] In this way, the steam and water generated by the steam generator 4 can be separated to prevent water mixed in the steam from wetting the clothes, thereby improving the care effect of the clothes in the twelfth chamber; and the discharged water is reused to clean the second chamber 22, thereby improving the cleanliness level inside the clothing processing device 100 and preventing bacterial growth.

[0387] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 54 , the second body 51 includes a twelfth sidewall 511 , and the second opening 53 is disposed on the twelfth sidewall 511 .

[0388] The second body 51 further includes a fourth sidewall 512. The twelfth sidewall 511 and the fourth sidewall 512 extend vertically. The third opening 54 is provided in the twelfth sidewall 511. This creates a gap between the second opening 53 and the third opening 54, allowing water discharged from the second opening 53 to converge downward under the action of gravity, preventing it from entering the third opening 54. Steam, however, flows toward the third opening 54 due to inertia, thereby improving the separation of steam and water.

[0389] The second body 51 further includes a top wall 513 , and the twelfth side wall 511 and the fourth side wall 512 are respectively connected to the top wall 513 .

[0390] The second body 51 further includes a bottom plate 514, and the twelfth side wall 511 and the fourth side wall 512 are respectively connected to the bottom plate 514.

[0391] In some embodiments, the fourth opening 55 is provided on the bottom plate 514 , and the separated water is collected on the bottom plate 514 at a relatively lower end under the action of gravity and flows out from the fourth opening 55 .

[0392] In some embodiments, the second body 51 further includes a fifth sidewall 515 , which is connected to one end of the twelfth sidewall 511 , the fourth sidewall 512 , the bottom plate 514 , and the top wall 513 in the same direction.

[0393] The second body 51 further includes a sixth side wall. The fifth side wall 515 and the sixth side wall are arranged opposite to each other, and the sixth side wall is connected to the twelfth side wall 511, the fourth side wall 512, the bottom plate 514 and the other end of the top wall 513 in the same direction to enclose a closed eighth cavity.

[0394] For example, the twelfth side wall 511 and the fourth side wall 512 are spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction, and the fifth side wall 515 and the sixth side wall are spaced apart along the front-to-back direction; or, the twelfth side wall 511 and the fourth side wall 512 are spaced apart along the front-to-back direction, and the fifth side wall 515 and the sixth side wall are spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction.

[0395] In some embodiments, the second body 51 further includes a seventh plate 56 (baffle), which is disposed between the second opening 53 and the third opening 54 and connected to the bottom plate 514. The seventh plate 56 protrudes from the bottom plate 514 in a direction toward the top wall 513, and the orthographic projection of the seventh plate 56 on the plane of the twelfth side wall 511 covers the second opening 53, so that water discharged from the second opening 53 hits the seventh plate 56 due to inertia, thereby reducing the possibility of water entering the third opening 54.

[0396] A gap exists between the seventh plate 56 and the top wall 513 for steam to pass through. Steam is discharged through the second opening 53, passes over the seventh plate 56, and enters the third opening 54 along the gap between the seventh plate 56 and the top wall 513. This improves the separation between water and steam and reduces the possibility of water entering the third opening 54. It will be understood that the fourth opening 55 is connected to the space enclosed by the seventh plate 56 and the twelfth side wall 511, so that water intercepted by the seventh plate 56 flows toward the fourth opening 55, preventing the water in the second body 51 from flowing back to the second opening 53 after the water level exceeds a preset water level threshold.

[0397] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG54 , the second body 51 further includes a third drain port 57 disposed between the seventh plate 56 and the fifth and sixth sidewalls 515 . The fourth opening 55 is disposed between the fourth sidewall 512 and the seventh plate 56 . This allows water intercepted by the seventh plate 56 to flow from the third drain port 57 to the fourth opening 55 . Furthermore, even if a small amount of water flows over the seventh plate 56 , it can flow downward under the action of gravity and then be discharged from the fourth opening 55 , thereby preventing water from accumulating within the second body 51. For example, the third drain port 57 may extend to the bottom plate 514 to allow water to flow to the fourth opening 55 .

[0398] In other embodiments, the second body 51 may include two fourth openings 55 . The two fourth openings 55 may be respectively disposed on the bottom plate 514 on both sides of the seventh plate 56 , and the two fourth openings 55 are connected.

[0399] In some embodiments, the second body 51 further includes a first guide wall 516, which is connected to the top wall 513 and the twelfth side wall 511. Horizontally, the first guide wall 516 extends obliquely toward the fourth side wall 512, so that steam, after being discharged from the second opening 53, flows along the first guide wall 516 to the third opening 54, thereby accelerating the flow of steam and improving the clothing care effect.

[0400] In some embodiments, the second body 51 further includes a second guide wall 517, which is connected to the bottom plate 514 and the fourth side wall 512. The second guide wall 517 extends horizontally at an angle toward the twelfth side wall 511, so that a small amount of water that has passed over the seventh plate 56, after hitting the fourth side wall 512, flows along the second guide wall 517 toward the bottom plate 514 and out of the vapor-liquid separator 5 through the fourth opening 55, thereby increasing the water flow rate and reducing the amount of water accumulated in the eighth chamber.

[0401] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 50 and 53, the second body 51 further includes a second fixing portion 52, which is connected to the outer wall of the second body 51. The vapor-liquid separator 5 is connected to the soap box 43 via the second fixing portion 52, for example, mounted at the front end of the soap box 43 to improve the stability of the vapor-liquid separator 5. The soap box 43 further includes a third fixing portion, which is disposed at the front end of the soap box 43 and corresponds to the second fixing portion 52. The second fixing portion 52 and the third fixing portion can be connected by fasteners.

[0402] In some embodiments, the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a fourth tube 58 , through which the fourth opening 55 of the vapor-liquid separator 5 communicates with the twelfth chamber to prevent the first drum 2 from pulling on the vapor-liquid separator 5 . For example, at least a portion of the fourth tube 58 may be an elastic tube to provide a cushioning effect. For example, the fourth tube 58 may be a bellows tube. Vertically, the fourth opening 55 is higher than the twelfth chamber, allowing water to flow into the twelfth chamber by utilizing the height difference between the fourth opening 55 and the twelfth chamber.

[0403] As shown in Figure 52, some embodiments of the present disclosure utilize a vapor-liquid separator 5 and a seventh plate 56 within the second body 51 of the vapor-liquid separator 5 to separate the steam and water generated by the steam generator 4. This allows only steam to enter the third opening 54, preventing water from entering the twelfth chamber and wetting the clothing, thereby affecting the care effect. Furthermore, a fourth opening 55 and a fourth pipe 58 are provided to allow the separated water to enter the second chamber 22 through the fourth pipe 58. Since the water is at a high temperature, it can sterilize and deodorize the space between the first and second drums 2, 3, thereby improving the cleanliness level within the clothing treatment apparatus 100 and saving energy.

[0404] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 55 , the door seal 41 is an annular member, and the door seal 41 includes a pleated structure.

[0405] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 63, the door seal 41 includes a plurality of fourth water outlets 70, which face the twelfth chamber. By introducing water into the fourth water outlets 70, clothes can be rinsed and the detergent in the twelfth chamber can be dissolved faster.

[0406] The plurality of fourth water outlets 70 are distributed at intervals along the circumferential wall of the door seal 41 . For example, the plurality of fourth water outlets 70 are distributed at equal intervals along the circumferential wall of the door seal 41 .

[0407] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG55 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a fifth pipe 704 disposed on a peripheral wall of the door seal 41. The fifth pipe 704 includes two fifth water outlets 7041, which are disposed at both ends of the fifth pipe 704 in the extending direction. The fifth water outlet 7041 is connected to one of the plurality of fourth water outlets 70.

[0408] The door seal 41 also includes a seventh water inlet, which is disposed between the fifth tube 704 and the two fifth water outlets 7041. Water entering the fifth tube 704 through the seventh water inlet flows toward the fifth water outlets 7041 at both ends and is ejected into the twelfth chamber through the fourth water outlet 70. It will be appreciated that each fifth water outlet 7041 is connected to a corresponding fourth water outlet 70.

[0409] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG55 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a sixth pipe 705, which is disposed on a side of the peripheral wall of the door seal 41 opposite the fifth pipe 704. The sixth pipe 705 includes two sixth water outlets 7051, which are disposed at both ends of the sixth pipe 705 in the extension direction. The fifth water outlet 7041 is connected to one of the plurality of fourth water outlets 70.

[0410] The door seal 41 also includes an eighth water inlet 7052, which is disposed between the sixth tube 705 and the two sixth water outlets 7051. Water entering the sixth tube 705 through the eighth water inlet 7052 flows toward the sixth water outlets 7051 at both ends and is ejected into the twelfth chamber through the fourth water outlet 70. It will be appreciated that each sixth water outlet 7051 is connected to a corresponding fourth water outlet 70.

[0411] For example, the fifth tube 704 and the sixth tube 705 can be respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the door seal 41, so that the two fifth water outlets 7041 and the two sixth water outlets 7051 can form a circular spray to spray at various angles in the twelfth chamber, making the spray more uniform and accelerating the dissolution of the detergent.

[0412] In some embodiments, the fifth tube 704 may further include a seventh water outlet, which is disposed between the two fifth water outlets 7041 of the fifth tube 704; the sixth tube 705 may further include a seventh water outlet, which is disposed between the two sixth water outlets 7051 of the sixth tube 705. In this way, multiple fourth water outlets 70 may be connected to make the spraying more uniform.

[0413] In some embodiments, the adapter 706 includes an inlet, a fifth outlet, and a sixth outlet. The inlet, the fifth outlet, and the sixth outlet are interconnected. For example, the adapter 706 can be a three-way valve with one inlet and two outlets, or a T-shaped pipe. The fifth outlet is connected to the seventh water inlet, and the sixth outlet is connected to the eighth water inlet 7052, so that water entering the inlet of the adapter 706 can enter the fifth pipe 704 and the sixth pipe 705, respectively.

[0414] In some embodiments, the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a circulation pump 707 , which is disposed at the bottom of the housing 1 and configured to pump water so that the water has kinetic energy so as to flow to a designated location.

[0415] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 56, the box body 1 also includes a reinforcement portion 7012, which is arranged at the bottom of the box body 1, and the circulation pump 707 is fixedly arranged on the reinforcement portion 7012. The reinforcement portion 7012 is connected to the bottom of the box body 1 to make the circulation pump 707 more stable during operation.

[0416] In some embodiments, the circulation pump 707 includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of the circulation pump 707 is connected to the drain outlet and is configured to receive the wash water discharged from the second drum 3. The outlet of the circulation pump 707 is connected to the inlet of the adapter 706 to pump the wash water in the second drum 3 through the adapter 706 to the fifth pipe 704 and the sixth pipe 705, respectively, and then to the corresponding fourth water outlet 70 through the fifth water outlet 7041 and the sixth water outlet 7051, respectively, so that the wash water is sprayed back into the twelfth chamber to rinse the clothes, accelerate the dissolution of the detergent, and avoid detergent residue.

[0417] In some embodiments, the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a second elastic tube 702 , through which the inlet of the circulation pump 707 is connected to the drain outlet to reduce the effect of vibration of the first tub 2 on the circulation pump 707 during washing.

[0418] In some embodiments, the clothing processing device 100 also includes a first elastic tube 701, and the outlet of the circulation pump 707 and the inlet of the adapter 706 are connected through the first elastic tube 701 to reduce the impact of the vibration of the first drum 2 on the circulation pump 707 during washing. The first elastic tube 701 is used between the circulation pump 707 and the adapter 706 to offset the vibration of the first drum 2, wherein the first elastic tube 701 and the second elastic tube 702 can both be corrugated tubes, which reduces costs.

[0419] In some embodiments, the circulating pump 707 includes a discharge port. As shown in FIG55 , the laundry processing apparatus 100 further includes a drain pipe 703, one end of which is in communication with the exterior of the laundry processing apparatus 100 and the other end of which is in communication with the discharge port of the circulating pump 707. The discharge port is in communication with the exterior of the housing 1 via the drain pipe 703. Thus, after washing is completed, the washing water from the first drum 2 is sequentially drained outward through the drain port, the circulating pump 707, and the drain pipe 703 to discharge the wastewater. For example, the circulating pump 707 can selectively open an outlet or a discharge port. During the washing process, when the outlet is open, the washing water is sprayed back into the twelfth chamber via the circulating pump 707 to rinse the laundry and increase the dissolution rate of the detergent. After washing is completed, the outlet is closed and the discharge port is opened to discharge the washing water out of the housing 1.

[0420] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 56 and 57, the clothing processing device 100 also includes a third connecting pipe 708, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the fifth outlet and the seventh water inlet, and the third connecting pipe 708 is configured to connect the adapter 706 and the fifth pipe 704.

[0421] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 56, the clothing processing device 100 also includes a fourth connecting pipe 709, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the sixth outlet and the eighth water inlet 7052, and the fourth connecting pipe 709 is configured to connect the adapter 706 and the sixth pipe 705, and the washing water flowing in from the inlet of the adapter 706 enters the fifth pipe 704 and the sixth pipe 705 through the third connecting pipe 708 and the fourth connecting pipe 709 respectively.

[0422] For example, the third connecting tube 708 and the fourth connecting tube 709 may be hoses to reduce the impact of vibration of the first tub 2 on the third connecting tube 708 and the fourth connecting tube 709 during washing, and prevent the third connecting tube 708 and the fourth connecting tube 709 from being torn off.

[0423] In some embodiments, the adapter portion 706 is arranged on the bottom side of the first tube 2, and the adapter portion 706 can be integrally formed with the bottom of the first tube 2 or installed to the bottom of the first tube 2 as a separate component, or it can be independently arranged at the bottom of the first tube 2 to prevent the elastic tube from stretching and reducing its shrinkage and vibration reduction performance.

[0424] In some embodiments, the third connecting tube 708 and the fourth connecting tube 709 both extend upward along the outer circumference of the first tube 2, and the third connecting tube 708 and the fourth connecting tube 709 are arranged relative to the first tube 2 to correspond to the fifth tube 704 and the sixth tube 705 that are arranged relatively. This can adopt the shortest water supply path and reduce interference with other structures in the box body 1.

[0425] It can be understood that a fixing clamp is provided at a position opposite to the third connecting tube 708 and the fourth connecting tube 709 on the outer periphery of the first drum 2, and the fixing clamp is provided with a clamping head for clamping the third connecting tube 708 or the fourth connecting tube 709 corresponding thereto, so as to relatively fix the positions of the third connecting tube 708 and the fourth connecting tube 709, reduce the swing amplitude of the third connecting tube 708 and the fourth connecting tube 709 driven by the vibration of the first drum 2 during washing, and improve the stability of the washing water delivery.

[0426] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 58 and 60, the fifth tube 704 and the sixth tube 705 both extend along the outer peripheral shape of the door seal 41 and are arc-shaped as a whole, which can fit the door seal 41 more closely, so that the washing water flows in the fifth tube 704 and the sixth tube 705. The path is shorter and the washing water is sprayed into the twelfth chamber faster.

[0427] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 59 and FIG. 61 , the fifth tube 704 and the sixth tube 705 may also be straight tubes, which are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the door seal 41 .

[0428] In some embodiments, the seventh water inlet can be disposed midway between the two fifth water outlets 7041, and the eighth water inlet 7052 can be disposed midway between the two sixth water outlets 7051, so as to provide a more uniform flow of water into the two fifth water outlets 7041 and the sixth water outlet 7051. Furthermore, the seventh water inlet can be disposed adjacent to the one of the two fifth water outlets 7041 that is closer to the bottom side of the housing 1, and the eighth water inlet 7052 can be disposed adjacent to the one of the two sixth water outlets 7051 that is closer to the bottom side of the housing 1. This can save the length of the third connecting pipe 708 and the fourth connecting pipe 709, thereby reducing costs.

[0429] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 62 and 63, the door seal 41 also includes a water diversion portion 7032, which is provided at the end of the fourth water outlet 70 on the inner side of the door seal 41. The water diversion portion 7032 is inclined toward the twelfth chamber, and the washing water is sprayed toward the twelfth chamber through the fourth water outlet 70 and the water diversion portion 7032 in turn, guiding the washing water to spray from the door seal 41 to the twelfth chamber at a certain angle, thereby avoiding direct spraying onto the door glass to reduce the spraying effect.

[0430] For example, the water diversion part 7032 is integrally formed on the inner side of the door seal 41, and the water diversion part 7032 includes a guide channel 70321. One end of the guide channel 70321 is connected to the end of the fourth water outlet 70, and the other end of the guide channel 70321 is set toward the twelfth chamber, so that the axial direction of the guide channel 70321 has a certain angle with the vertical plane, so that the washing water is directly sprayed into the twelfth chamber through the guide channel 70321, thereby improving the spraying effect.

[0431] In some embodiments, a nozzle 10 is provided at the fifth water outlet 7041 of the fifth tube 704 and the sixth water outlet 7051 of the sixth tube 705. The nozzle 10 is inserted into the corresponding fourth water outlet 70 and sealedly connected thereto, so that the fifth tube 704 and the sixth tube 705 spray washing water into the twelfth cavity to prevent the washing water from leaking into the box body 1.

[0432] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, a circulating pump 707 and a connecting portion 706 are provided to guide the washing water in the second drum 3 to the fifth and sixth tubes 704 and 705, and then to spray the water from the door seal 41 into the twelfth chamber through the fourth water outlet 70, without being affected by the door glass on the door body 42. Furthermore, the washing water is sprayed from opposite sides of the door seal 41 through the fifth and sixth tubes 704 and 705, achieving multi-point and uniform spraying of the clothes, improving the spraying effect, increasing the utilization rate of the washing water in the drum and the soaking time of the clothes, while accelerating the dissolution of the detergent, solving the problem of detergent residue, and optimizing the washing effect of the drum laundry treatment device.

[0433] It should be noted that any one of the technical solutions disclosed in the present disclosure can, to a certain extent, solve one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems and achieve certain disclosure purposes; multiple technical disclosures can also be combined into an overall solution to solve one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems and achieve certain disclosure purposes; some of the technical disclosures can also be selected to be combined into an overall solution, while adopting related technologies and inferior solutions, but the inferior trend can be compensated by the means disclosed in this technology, and the above-mentioned one or more technical problems can be solved to a certain extent as a whole and certain disclosure purposes can be achieved; each technical disclosure combined into a complete technical solution constitutes an organic and inseparable overall solution, which solves technical problems as a whole and achieves certain disclosure purposes.

[0434] Any technical disclosure in this disclosure, as well as the recombination of multiple technical disclosures, can form a complete technical solution and can solve one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems and achieve the purpose of disclosure. They all belong to the content of this disclosure and are the content that is directly and unambiguously determined based on the content of this disclosure.

[0435] Any technical disclosure in this disclosure, as well as the recombination of multiple technical disclosures, can form a complete technical solution and can solve one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems and achieve the purpose of disclosure. They all belong to the content of this disclosure and are the content that is directly and unambiguously determined based on the content of this disclosure.

[0436] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0437] Those skilled in the art will understand that the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the above specific embodiments, and that certain elements of the embodiments may be modified and replaced without departing from the spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, comprising: The box body includes a first cavity; A door body connected to the box body; A first tube is disposed in the first cavity, wherein the first tube includes a second cavity; A second cylinder is disposed in the second cavity and is rotatable relative to the first cylinder; A soap box, which is drawable and arranged in the first cavity; The soap box comprises: The third cavity; a first bottom wall; a first side wall, the first bottom wall and the first side wall defining the third cavity; A first outlet is disposed on the first side wall and at an end of the third cavity away from the door body, and the third cavity is communicated with the first outlet; a baffle, movably disposed in the third chamber, the baffle dividing the third chamber into two sub-chambers; a water wheel rotatably disposed in the third chamber and located on a side of the baffle plate close to the first outlet, with a gap between a side of the water wheel close to the first bottom wall and the first bottom wall; and a water separator connected to the box; the water separator is disposed in the first cavity and located at the upper part of the soap box; the water separator comprises a second outlet and a third outlet, the third outlet is located at the upper part of the water wheel; the water separator is connected to the third cavity through the second outlet and the third outlet; The baffle is switchable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the soap box is configured to mix a first detergent; in the second position, the soap box is configured to mix a second detergent.

2. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The third chamber comprises: a first sub-cavity; and a second sub-cavity, the second sub-cavity being arranged at an end of the first sub-cavity away from the door body; The baffle divides the third chamber into the first sub-chamber and the second sub-chamber; In the first position, the distance between the end of the baffle away from the first bottom wall and the first bottom wall is defined as the first distance, the distance between the end of the first side wall away from the first bottom wall and the first bottom wall is defined as the second distance; the distance between the end of the baffle close to the first bottom wall and the first bottom wall is defined as the third distance; the distance between the end of the water wheel close to the first bottom wall and the first bottom wall is defined as the fourth distance; Wherein, the first distance is smaller than the second distance, and the third distance is smaller than the fourth distance; the first sub-chamber contains the first detergent, the water in the water divider enters the first sub-chamber through the second outlet, and is mixed with the first detergent to form a mixed liquid; and the water in the water divider flows to the water wheel through the third outlet to drive the water wheel to rotate; When the amount of mixed liquid in the first sub-chamber is greater than a preset threshold, the mixed liquid in the first sub-chamber flows into the second sub-chamber through the end of the baffle away from the first bottom wall, flows to the first outlet through the gap between the water wheel and the first bottom wall, and the water wheel rotates to stir the mixed liquid. The flow of the mixed liquid increases the rotation speed of the water wheel to accelerate the stirring of the mixed liquid by the water wheel.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: In the second position, the distance between the end of the baffle plate close to the first bottom wall and the first bottom wall is defined as a fifth distance; wherein the fifth distance is greater than the third distance; The first sub-chamber of the third chamber contains the second detergent, the water in the water divider enters the first sub-chamber through the second outlet, and is mixed with the second detergent to form a mixed liquid; and the water in the water divider flows to the water wheel through the third outlet to drive the water wheel to rotate; the mixed liquid in the first sub-chamber enters the second sub-chamber of the third chamber through the gap between the baffle and the first bottom wall, and flows to the first outlet through the gap between the water wheel and the first bottom wall.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The baffle comprises: a first sub-baffle, comprising a display surface, wherein the display surface is configured to display the amount of the first detergent in the first sub-chamber; The second sub-baffle is connected to a side of the first sub-baffle away from the first bottom wall and extends in a direction away from the first outlet.

5. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The second sub-baffle comprises a top surface, and the top surface is a surface of the second sub-baffle away from the first bottom wall; In the second position, an end of the top surface close to the first bottom wall is closer to the water wheel than an end of the top surface far from the first bottom wall.

6. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The water wheel comprises: a rotating portion, wherein a length direction of the rotating portion is perpendicular to an extension direction of the third cavity; and A plurality of blades are connected to the rotating part and are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating part; during the rotation of the water wheel, the plurality of blades rotate to make the mixed liquid flow toward the first outlet.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The third outlet is disposed at an upper portion of a side of the rotating portion close to the baffle, and the third outlet is located above the plurality of blades.

8. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The first side wall further comprises: a first sub-side wall, the first sub-side wall being disposed at the front portion of the third cavity; a second sub-side wall, the second sub-side wall being connected to the first sub-side wall; a partition plate, disposed opposite to the second sub-side wall and connected to the first sub-side wall; The soap box also includes: two guide parts, respectively arranged on the second sub-side wall and the partition plate; The baffle further comprises an inserting portion, through which the baffle is arranged in the two guide portions; when the baffle is switched between the first position and the second position, the inserting portion moves along the two guide portions.

9. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The two guide parts include: a first sub-guide portion; and a second sub-guide portion, the second sub-guide portion being connected to a side of the first sub-guide portion away from the first bottom wall and extending obliquely toward the first outlet in a direction close to the first bottom wall; The plug-in portion comprises: a first sub-plug portion; and a second sub-plug-in portion, wherein the first sub-plug-in portion is closer to the second sub-guide portion than the second sub-plug-in portion; In the first position, the first sub-plug-in portion and the second sub-plug-in portion are arranged on the first sub-guide portion; In the second position, the first sub-plug-in portion is disposed in the second sub-guide portion, and the second sub-plug-in portion is disposed in the first sub-guide portion.

10. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: A water separation box, which is disposed in the first cavity and connected to the box body; The water separation box comprises: a fourth cavity, wherein the soap box is drawable and arranged in the fourth cavity; a second bottom wall; a second side wall connected to the second bottom wall, and the second side wall and the second bottom wall define the fourth cavity; the second side wall includes a third sub-side wall, and the third sub-side wall is arranged at the rear side of the fourth cavity; An air guide tube is arranged in the fourth cavity and is located below the water divider; a first end of the air guide tube is communicated with the first tube, and a second end of the air guide tube is communicated with the water divider.

11. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The water divider also includes a fifth chamber; The airway tube comprises: a first body, wherein the air guide tube is connected to the first tube through a first end of the first body, and is connected to the water separator through a second end of the first body; A first channel is defined by the first body; a first end of the first channel is communicated with the second cavity, and a second end of the first channel is communicated with the fifth cavity.

12. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The first channel comprises: A plurality of first sub-channels, wherein the plurality of first sub-channels are sequentially arranged along the width direction of the water separation box, and two adjacent first sub-channels among the plurality of first sub-channels are connected; Two second sub-channels, defining the first sub-channels located at both ends of the water diversion box in the width direction among the plurality of first sub-channels as the two second sub-channels; the two second sub-channels are connected to the plurality of first sub-channels; a third sub-channel, the two adjacent first sub-channels being connected through the third sub-channel; and A fourth sub-channel, the plurality of first sub-channels are connected with the two second sub-channels through the fourth sub-channel.

13. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein: The water diversion box further comprises a communication portion, and the communication portion is arranged on the third sub-side wall; The second chamber and the first channel are communicated with each other through the communication portion.

14. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein: The air guide tube further includes a positioning portion, and the positioning portion is connected to the outer side wall of the first body; The water diversion box further comprises a clamping portion, and the clamping portion is arranged on the third sub-side wall; The positioning portion is engaged with the engaging portion to connect the air guide tube and the water separation box.

15. The laundry processing device according to any one of claims 10 to 14, further comprising a first connection portion, wherein the first drum and the water separation box are connected via the first connection portion; The first connecting portion includes a second channel, a first end of the second channel is connected to the second cavity; and a second end of the second channel is connected to the connecting portion of the water separation box; The water diversion box further includes a second connection portion, which is disposed on the third sub-side wall; one end of the first connection portion is sleeved on the outer side of the second connection portion.

16. The laundry processing device according to any one of claims 10 to 15, further comprising a third connection portion, wherein the air guide pipe and the water separator are connected through the third connection portion; The third connecting portion includes a third channel, and the first channel of the airway tube and the fifth cavity are communicated through the third channel.

17. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising: A water separation box, which is disposed in the first cavity and connected to the box body; The water separation box comprises: a fourth cavity, wherein the soap box is retractably inserted into the fourth cavity; a second bottom wall; a second side wall connected to the second bottom wall, and the second side wall and the second bottom wall define the fourth cavity; the second side wall includes a third sub-side wall, and the third sub-side wall is arranged at the rear side of the fourth cavity; An air guide box, the air guide box is disposed in the fourth cavity and located at the rear of the soap box; The fourth channel is defined by the air guide box and the third sub-side wall, and the fourth channel includes a plurality of fifth sub-channels, which are arranged in sequence along the width direction of the water separation box, and two adjacent fifth sub-channels in the plurality of fifth sub-channels are connected.

18. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 17, further comprising: A live water box, the live water box is detachably disposed in the fifth chamber; The live water box comprises: a third bottom wall, close to the first bottom wall; a third side wall connected to the third bottom wall; a sixth cavity, defined by the third bottom wall and the third side wall; A first opening, disposed on the third bottom wall and communicating with the sixth cavity; The live water particles are detachably disposed in the sixth cavity, and the surfaces of the live water particles are provided with a porous structure so that the liquid can fully contact with the live water particles.

19. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, further comprising: a steam generator, disposed in the first chamber and outside the second cylinder; The steam generator comprises: a first shell; a seventh chamber defined by the first housing; a cover body, which is disposed on the first shell, and the first shell and the cover body define the seventh cavity; A heater, disposed in the first shell; The support portion is configured to support the steam generator so as to hang the steam generator in the box.

20. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 19, further comprising: a vapor-liquid separator, disposed in the first chamber and configured to separate water and steam generated by the steam generator; The vapor-liquid separation element comprises: Second entity; an eighth cavity defined by the third body; a second opening, disposed on the second body and communicating with the steam generator; a third opening, disposed on the second body and communicating with the second tube; a fourth opening, disposed on the second body and communicating with the second cavity; The separated steam enters the second cylinder through the second opening and the third opening in sequence, and the separated water enters the second chamber through the second opening and the fourth opening in sequence.

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