Laundry treatment device
By employing wireless power supply components in the garment processing equipment, the transmitting and receiving modules are integrated, enabling short-range power supply and functional execution of electrical components. This solves the problem of low detection accuracy in existing technologies and improves the reliability and performance of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2025/091730
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-11-08
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-04
AI Technical Summary
In existing garment processing equipment, electrical components cannot be directly placed inside the rotating garment processing drum, resulting in low accuracy in detecting the garment's condition and an inability to perceive the garment's condition at close range and perform specific functions.
The device employs a wireless power supply component, including a transmitting module and a receiving module, to transmit electrical energy through electromagnetic induction. The transmitting module is located outside the garment processing drum, while the receiving module is located inside the drum. A bracket is used for support and connection, enabling short-range power supply and function execution for electrical components.
It improves the reliability and detection accuracy of clothing processing equipment. Electrical components can sense the status of clothing at close range and perform specific functions, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Laundry treating apparatus
[0001] Cross-reference to related applications
[0002] The present application is based on Chinese Patent Application No. 202410704075.1, filed on May 30, 2024, and Chinese Patent Application No. 202421221468.9, filed on May 30, 2024, and Chinese Patent Application No. 202410695196.4, filed on May 30, 2024, and Chinese Patent Application No. 202421223983.0, filed on May 30, 2024, and Chinese Patent Application No. 202422730412.2, filed on November 08, 2024, and claims priority to the five Chinese Patent Applications, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD
[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of laundry treatment, and in particular to a laundry treating apparatus. BACKGROUND
[0004] In related technologies, taking a laundry treating apparatus as an example, because the laundry treating drum is in a rotating state, considering the problems of power supply and signal transmission, electrical components such as a unit for detecting the state of laundry and a unit for performing a specific function cannot be directly placed in the laundry treating drum. If it is necessary to determine whether the laundry is completely dried, the unit for detecting the state of laundry can only be placed at the inlet and outlet air ports of the laundry treating drum to determine whether the laundry is dried by the difference in airflow state at the inlet and outlet air ports. This method has low detection accuracy, and the electrical components cannot closely sense the state of the laundry and perform a specific function. SUMMARY
[0005] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application aim to provide a laundry treating apparatus, which transmits power in a non-contact manner by means of a transmitting module and a receiving module, so as to facilitate the installation of electrical components on the laundry treating drum to closely detect the laundry and perform a specific function, thereby increasing the reliability of the laundry treating apparatus.
[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application are as follows:
[0007] The embodiments of the present application provide a laundry treating apparatus, which comprises:
[0008] The laundry treating drum has a laundry treating cavity.
[0009] The wireless power supply assembly comprises a transmitting module, a receiving module and at least one support, the transmitting module is arranged on a component outside the clothes treatment drum, the receiving module is arranged in the clothes treatment drum;
[0010] The transmitting module comprises a transmitting coil, the receiving module comprises a receiving coil, the receiving coil is used for receiving electromagnetic signals transmitted by the transmitting coil and generating induced current; the at least one support is used for supporting the transmitting coil and / or the receiving coil.
[0011] In some embodiments, the distance between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil is 4mm-15mm.
[0012] In some embodiments, the distance between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil is 5.5mm-10mm.
[0013] In some embodiments, the clothes treatment drum comprises a drum body and a back cover, the back cover is arranged at the rear end of the drum body, the receiving coil is arranged on the side of the back cover away from the drum body;
[0014] The clothes treatment device comprises a cabinet, the clothes treatment drum is arranged in the cabinet, the cabinet comprises a back plate, the back plate is arranged on the back side of the back cover, and the transmitting coil is arranged on the side of the back plate facing the back cover.
[0015] In some embodiments, the at least one support comprises a first support, the first support comprises a first annular part and a first connecting part connected with the first annular part, the transmitting coil is arranged in the first annular part, and the first connecting part is connected with the back plate.
[0016] In some embodiments, the first annular part is formed with a first annular groove, the first annular groove is open on the side facing the back cover, and the transmitting coil is accommodated in the first annular groove.
[0017] In some embodiments, the first annular part comprises a first annular plate, a first inner annular wall and a first outer annular wall, the first inner annular wall is arranged on the radially inner edge of the first annular plate, the first outer annular wall is arranged on the radially outer edge of the first annular plate, and the interval between the first inner annular wall and the first outer annular wall forms the first annular groove;
[0018] The first connecting part is arranged on the radially outer side of the first outer annular wall, or the first connecting part is arranged on the radially inner side of the first inner annular wall.
[0019] In some embodiments, the at least one support includes a second support, the second support includes a second ring portion, a second connecting portion connected to the second ring portion, and the receiving coil is disposed on the second ring portion, and the second connecting portion is connected to the back cover.
[0020] In some embodiments, the back cover includes a core portion, an outer ring structure surrounding a circumferential outer side of the core portion, and a plurality of support arms radially distributed along a circumference of the core portion, the support arms connecting the core portion and the outer ring structure, and the second ring portion is disposed on a side of the core portion facing the back plate.
[0021] In some embodiments, the second ring portion is formed with a second ring groove, the second ring groove is open on a side facing the back plate, and the receiving coil is accommodated in the second ring groove.
[0022] In some embodiments, the second ring portion includes a second ring plate, a second inner ring wall disposed on a radially inner edge of the second ring plate, and a second outer ring wall disposed on a radially outer edge of the second ring plate, and a space between the second inner ring wall and the second outer ring wall forms the second ring groove.
[0023] The second connecting portion is disposed radially outward of the second outer ring wall, or the second connecting portion is disposed radially inward of the second inner ring wall.
[0024] In some embodiments, the transmitting module further includes a transmitting circuit board, and the transmitting coil is electrically connected to the transmitting circuit board.
[0025] The transmitting circuit board is disposed on a side of the back plate away from the clothes treatment drum.
[0026] Alternatively, the at least one support includes a first support, and the transmitting coil and the transmitting circuit board are integrated on the first support.
[0027] In some embodiments, the receiving module further includes a receiving circuit board, and the receiving coil is electrically connected to the receiving circuit board.
[0028] The clothes treatment device includes a lifting rib protruding radially from a circumferential inner wall of the clothes treatment drum, and the receiving circuit board is disposed in the lifting rib.
[0029] Alternatively, the at least one support includes a second support, and the receiving coil and the receiving circuit board are integrated on the second support.
[0030] In some embodiments, the laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, the laundry treating drum is disposed in the cabinet, and the receiving coil is disposed on a circumferential outer side of the laundry treating drum.
[0031] The transmitting coil is disposed on an inner side of the cabinet.
[0032] Alternatively, the laundry treating apparatus includes a base disposed on a bottom of the cabinet, the base has a drying channel therein, the drying channel is in communication with the laundry treating cavity, and the transmitting coil is disposed on a side of the base facing the laundry treating drum.
[0033] In some embodiments, the laundry treating apparatus includes a detection unit disposed on an inner side of the laundry treating drum, the detection unit is configured to detect an electrical conductivity of laundry in the laundry treating cavity, and the receiving module is electrically connected to the detection unit.
[0034] In some embodiments, the laundry treating apparatus includes a lifting rib protruding radially from a circumferential inner wall of the laundry treating drum, the detection unit includes a detection electrode and a detection circuit electrically connected to each other, the detection electrode is disposed on an outer surface of the lifting rib, and the detection circuit is disposed in the lifting rib, the detection circuit being electrically connected to the receiving module.
[0035] In some embodiments, the transmitting module includes a transmitting circuit board, and the transmitting coil is electrically connected to the transmitting circuit board; and the receiving module includes a receiving circuit board, and the receiving coil is electrically connected to the receiving circuit board.
[0036] In some embodiments, the transmitting circuit board and the transmitting coil are spaced apart and connected by a first connecting line, and a length of the first connecting line is less than 50 mm.
[0037] In some embodiments, the laundry treating apparatus includes a rear cover covering a rear side surface of the rear plate and defining a blowing passage together with the rear plate, the rear plate is formed with a blowing port, air flow of the blowing passage flows to the laundry treating cavity through the blowing port, and the transmitting circuit board is disposed on a portion of the rear plate not covered by the rear cover.
[0038] In some embodiments, the laundry treating apparatus includes a voltage conversion module configured to convert alternating current into direct current, and the transmitting circuit board is integrated on the voltage conversion module.
[0039] In some embodiments, the receiving circuit board and the receiving coil are spaced apart and connected by a second connecting line, and a length of the second connecting line is less than 50 mm.
[0040] In some embodiments, the back cover comprises a core, support arms and an outer ring structure, the outer ring structure is arranged on the outer periphery of the core, a plurality of the support arms are radially distributed along the periphery of the core, the support arms connect the core and the outer ring structure, and the receiving circuit board is arranged on the side of the support arms away from the clothes treatment cavity.
[0041] In some embodiments, the clothes treatment apparatus comprises a second support, the receiving coil and the receiving circuit board are integrated on the second support, the second support comprises a second ring-shaped portion, a second connecting portion and an extension structure, the second connecting portion and the extension structure are connected with the second ring-shaped portion respectively, the receiving coil is arranged on the second ring-shaped portion, the second connecting portion is connected with the back cover, the extension structure is arranged on the side of the support arms away from the clothes treatment cavity, and the receiving circuit board is arranged on the extension structure.
[0042] In some embodiments, the transmitting coil, the receiving coil and the clothes treatment drum are coaxially arranged.
[0043] In some embodiments, at least one of the transmitting coil and the receiving coil is in a ring structure.
[0044] In some embodiments, the clothes treatment apparatus comprises a cabinet, the clothes treatment drum is arranged in the cabinet, the clothes treatment drum comprises a drum body and a back cover, the back cover is arranged at the rear end of the drum body, the transmitting coil is directly or indirectly arranged in the cabinet, and the receiving coil is arranged on the back cover or the drum body.
[0045] The clothes treatment apparatus provided by the embodiments of the present application can transmit electric energy without contact, realize electric energy transmission between components outside the relatively rotating clothes treatment drum and the relatively stationary clothes treatment drum, and realize electric energy transmission without wire connection, thus being highly reliable. Moreover, the electric appliance elements of the clothes treatment apparatus can be arranged in the clothes treatment drum, and the receiving module can be used to supply power to the electric appliance elements, so as to facilitate the power demand of the electric appliance elements, facilitate the close-range sensing of the clothes state and the close-range implementation of specific functions, and improve the overall performance of the clothes treatment apparatus. The at least one support is integrated with the transmitting module and / or the receiving module, and can be used to realize the connection between the receiving module and the clothes treatment drum and / or the connection between the transmitting module and the components outside the clothes treatment drum while providing support and protection for the transmitting module and / or the receiving module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0046] FIG. 1 is an exploded schematic view of the partial structure of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0047] FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the structure shown in FIG. 1 from another perspective;
[0048] Fig. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a first support according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0049] Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure of the first support, a transmitting coil and a back plate;
[0050] Fig. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a second support according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0051] Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure of the second support, a receiving coil and a back cover;
[0052] Fig. 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the second support shown in Fig. 6;
[0053] Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation of a transmitting circuit board and a back plate according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0054] Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram of the positions of a transmitting module and a receiving module of a clothes treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present application;
[0055] Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram of the positions of a transmitting module and a receiving module of a clothes treatment apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present application;
[0056] Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of the positions of a transmitting module and a receiving module of a clothes treatment apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present application;
[0057] Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram of the positions of a transmitting module and a receiving module of a clothes treatment apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present application;
[0058] Fig. 13 is a schematic diagram of the positions of a transmitting module and a receiving module of a clothes treatment apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present application;
[0059] Fig. 14 is a schematic diagram of the positions of a transmitting module and a receiving module of a clothes treatment apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the present application;
[0060] Fig. 15 is a schematic diagram of the positions of a transmitting module and a receiving module of a clothes treatment apparatus according to a seventh embodiment of the present application;
[0061] Fig. 16 is a schematic diagram of the positions of a transmitting module and a receiving module of a clothes treatment apparatus according to an eighth embodiment of the present application;
[0062] Fig. 17 is a structural schematic diagram of a lifting rib according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0063] Fig. 18 is a structural schematic diagram of the structure shown in Fig. 17 from another perspective;
[0064] Fig. 19 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation of a lifting rib and a detection unit;
[0065] Fig. 20 is a structural schematic diagram of a detection electrode shown in Fig. 19;
[0066] Fig. 21 is a schematic view of a structure of a detection electrode according to another embodiment of the present application;
[0067] Fig. 22 is a schematic view of a structure of the detection electrode shown in Fig. 21 from another perspective. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0068] It should be noted that the embodiments and technical features in the present application can be combined with each other without conflict, and the detailed description in the specific embodiments should be understood as the explanation and illustration of the present application, and should not be regarded as improper limitation of the present application.
[0069] The various specific technical features described in the specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without conflict, for example, different specific technical features can form different embodiments and technical solutions. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, various possible combinations of the various specific technical features in the present application are not described again.
[0070] In the following description, the terms "first\second\..." are only to distinguish different objects, and do not mean that the objects have the same or related aspects. It should be understood that the orientation description "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "left", "right" are the orientation in the normal use state, and the "left" and "right" directions are the left and right directions shown in the specific schematic diagram, which can be the left and right directions in the normal use state or not.
[0071] It should be noted that the terms "include", "contain" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or device including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without more limitation, the element defined by the statement "including one" does not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element. "Multiple" means greater than or equal to two.
[0072] Referring to Figs. 1 to 22, the present application provides a laundry treating apparatus 1, which includes a laundry treating drum 10 and a wireless power supply assembly.
[0073] It can be understood that the type of the laundry treating apparatus 1 is not limited, which can be a clothes dryer, a washer-dryer, etc., which is not limited herein. Exemplarily, the laundry treating apparatus 1 is taken as a clothes dryer for illustration.
[0074] The laundry treating drum 10 has a laundry treating cavity 10a.
[0075] The laundry treatment drum 10 can be used to place and dry laundry, and the laundry treatment drum 10 can drive the laundry to rotate. For example, in a tumble dryer, the rotation axis of the laundry treatment drum 10 is in the horizontal direction, and the front side of the laundry treatment drum 10 has a laundry loading opening through which the user can put laundry into or take laundry out of the laundry treatment drum 10. During rotation, the laundry treatment drum 10 drives the laundry to move from the lower side to the upper side, and the laundry falls from the upper side to the lower side under the action of gravity. In this way, the laundry is dispersed, beaten and changed in posture under the combined action of the laundry treatment drum 10 and gravity.
[0076] It can be understood that the laundry treatment drum 10 can be a single drum structure, that is, the laundry treatment device 1 has only the laundry treatment drum 10. Of course, in other examples, the laundry treatment device 1 can also include an outer drum arranged on the circumferential outer side of the laundry treatment drum 10.
[0077] The embodiments of the present application are described with the laundry treatment device 1 adopting a single drum structure.
[0078] Exemplarily, the laundry treatment drum 10 is substantially in the shape of a hollow cylinder. The laundry treatment drum 10 can be made of metal, for example, stainless steel, without limitation.
[0079] The wireless power supply assembly is a structure for providing power to the electrical components in the laundry treatment device 1 in a wireless manner.
[0080] Exemplarily, the wireless power supply assembly includes a transmitting module 12, a receiving module 13 and at least one support, the transmitting module 12 is arranged on a component other than the laundry treatment drum 10, and the receiving module 13 is arranged on the laundry treatment drum 10.
[0081] It should be noted that the component other than the laundry treatment drum 10 refers to a component that is independent of the laundry treatment drum 10 and is arranged on the outer side of the laundry treatment drum 10. When the laundry treatment drum 10 rotates, the transmitting module 12 is stationary relative to the laundry treatment drum 10, for example, it can be the cabinet 11, the base 16 arranged below the cabinet 11, etc., without limitation.
[0082] It should be noted that the transmitting module 12 arranged on the component other than the laundry treatment drum 10 can be that each component of the transmitting module 12 is integrated together and arranged as a whole on a certain component other than the laundry treatment drum 10, or each component of the transmitting module 12 is arranged on different components or different positions of the same component other than the laundry treatment drum 10, without limitation.
[0083] For example, the transmitting module 12 is disposed on the rear plate 111. The transmitting module 12 may be an integrated component disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102 or on the side of the rear plate 111 away from the rear cover 102. Alternatively, the various components of the transmitting module 12 may be distributed in different parts of the rear plate 111. For example, some components may be disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102, while other components may be disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 away from the rear cover 102.
[0084] The receiving module 13 is disposed on the clothing processing drum 10. It can be disposed on the clothing processing drum 10 or disposed inside the clothing processing drum 10. That is to say, during the operation of the clothing processing equipment 1, the receiving module 13 will also rotate synchronously when the clothing processing drum 10 rotates.
[0085] It should be noted that the receiving module 13 is located in the clothing processing tube 10. It can be that the various components of the receiving module 13 are integrated together and set as a whole in the clothing processing tube 10, or the various components of the receiving module 13 are dispersed in different positions in the clothing processing tube 10. There is no limitation here.
[0086] For example, at least a portion of the receiving module 13 is disposed on the rear cover 102. In this case, the entire structure of the receiving module 13 may be disposed on the rear cover 102. The receiving module 13 may be disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the rear plate 111 or on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the cylinder body 101. Alternatively, a portion of the structure of the receiving module 13 may be disposed on the rear cover 102. This portion of the structure may be disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the rear plate 111 or on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the cylinder body 101. The other portion of the structure of the receiving module 13 may be disposed inside the cylinder body 101 or in other locations. No limitation is imposed here.
[0087] Exemplarily, the transmitting module 12 can be electrically connected to the main control board of the clothing processing device 1. The main control board is used to control the operation of the clothing processing device 1 and supply power to various parts within the clothing processing device 1, enabling the circuits of each part to work normally and realize functions such as drying control. Exemplarily, the transmitting module 12 can be electrically connected to the main control board via a cable to receive power supplied by the main control board. The transmitting module 12 is wirelessly connected to the receiving module 13, that is, the transmitting module 12 can wirelessly transmit power to the receiving module 13. Exemplarily, the transmitting module 12 is electrically connected to the main control board via the transmitting circuit board 123 described below.
[0088] The transmitting module 12 and the receiving module 13 can achieve wireless connection through electromagnetic induction.
[0089] For example, the transmitting module 12 includes a transmitting coil 121, and the receiving module 13 includes a receiving coil 131. The receiving coil 131 is used to receive the electromagnetic signal emitted by the transmitting coil 121 and generate an induced current.
[0090] Specifically, the transmitting coil 121 generates a changing magnetic field, and the receiving coil 131 generates an induced current through electromagnetic induction to receive electrical energy transmission from the transmitting coil 121.
[0091] Thus, the electrical components installed inside the clothing processing drum 10 can be electrically connected to the receiving module 13, and the receiving module 13 can supply power to the electrical components to meet the power demand.
[0092] It should be noted that an electrical component can be a structural element capable of performing an electrical function and / or used in a circuit to perform at least one electrical function. The number of electrical components can be one, two, three, or more.
[0093] The electrical components can be units for detecting the condition of the clothing, as well as other units with specific functions that can improve drying performance. For example, the unit for detecting the condition of the clothing can be used to detect the temperature, conductivity, etc. of the clothing.
[0094] It is understood that the receiving module 13 is disposed in the clothing processing drum 10, and electrical components, such as units for detecting the status of clothing, can be disposed inside the clothing processing drum 10 and electrically connected to the receiving module 13 to obtain electrical energy. When the clothing processing drum 10 rotates, the receiving module 13 and the electrical components rotate synchronously, and the electrical connection between the receiving module and the electrical components is relatively stable. Furthermore, the receiving module 13 can also receive electrical energy transmitted from the transmitting module 12 during rotation. In this way, the electrical components disposed inside the clothing processing drum 10 can sense the status of clothing at close range and perform specific functions, thereby improving the working performance of the clothing processing equipment 1. For example, the judgment performance of the clothing processing equipment 1 can be improved.
[0095] At least one bracket is used to support the transmitting coil 121 and / or the receiving coil 131.
[0096] It should be noted that the phrase "at least one bracket for supporting the transmitting coil 121 and / or the receiving coil 131" means that the number of brackets is one or more. When there is only one bracket, it can support the transmitting coil 121, meaning the bracket is integrated with the transmitting coil 121 to provide support for it, and it can also support the receiving coil 131, meaning the bracket is integrated with the receiving coil 131 to provide support for it. When there are multiple brackets, one bracket supports the transmitting coil 121, and another bracket supports the receiving coil 131, thus providing support for the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 respectively.
[0097] In related technologies, taking a clothes dryer as an example, since the clothes processing drum is in a rotating state, considering the issues of power supply and signal transmission, electrical components such as units that detect the status of clothes and units with specific functions cannot be directly placed inside the clothes processing drum. If it is necessary to determine whether the clothes are completely dried, the unit that detects the status of clothes can only be placed at the air inlet and outlet of the clothes processing drum. The difference in airflow at the air inlet and outlet is used to determine whether the clothes are dried. This method has low detection accuracy, and the electrical components cannot sense the status of clothes at close range or perform specific functions at close range.
[0098] The garment processing device 1 provided in this application embodiment can transmit electrical energy without contact between the transmitting module 12 and the receiving module 13. This enables power transmission between the relatively rotating garment processing drum 10 and components outside the relatively stationary garment processing drum 10, achieving high reliability without the need for wire connections. Furthermore, the electrical components of the garment processing device 1 can be housed within the garment processing drum 10, with the receiving module 13 supplying power to them. This facilitates meeting the power requirements of the electrical components and allows for close-range sensing of the garment's condition, improving the overall performance of the garment processing device 1. At least one bracket is integrated with the transmitting module 12 and / or the receiving module 13. This bracket provides support and protection for the transmitting module 12 and / or the receiving module 13, and also enables connection between the receiving module 13 and the garment processing drum 10, and / or between the transmitting module 12 and components outside the garment processing drum 10, increasing the structural reliability of the transmitting module 12 and the receiving module 13.
[0099] It should be noted that in some examples, the transmitting module 12 and the receiving module 13 can transmit signals in addition to transmitting electrical energy. That is, the clothing information detected by the electrical components can be transmitted to the receiving module 13, and the receiving module 13 can then transmit the information to the transmitting module 12.
[0100] Of course, in other embodiments, the transmitting module 12 and the receiving module 13 may only transmit electrical energy. The clothing processing device 1 may be equipped with a wireless transmission unit. The receiving module 13 can provide electrical energy to the wireless transmission unit, and the wireless transmission unit can receive clothing information detected by electrical components and transmit it wirelessly.
[0101] As exemplarily shown in Figure 1, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 are generally in a ring-shaped structure.
[0102] For example, at least one of the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 has a hollow ring structure. For instance, the transmitting coil 121 may have a ring structure, the receiving coil 131 may have a ring structure, or both the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 may have a ring structure. This reduces the length of the wire used in at least one of the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131, lowers resistance and power loss, and confines the electromagnetic field to the vicinity of the core, reducing electromagnetic interference to other devices.
[0103] The outer contour shape of the ring structure is not limited. For example, the outer contour of the ring structure can be circular, elliptical, polygonal, or irregular, etc. In other words, the ring structure can be a circular ring structure, an elliptical ring structure, a polygonal ring structure, or an irregular ring structure, etc.
[0104] The arrangement of the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 is not limited. Exemplarily, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 are arranged opposite each other. This reduces the impact of the rotating clothes handling drum 10 on the transmitting coil 121, increasing installation safety.
[0105] It should be noted that the relative arrangement of the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 means that there is a certain gap between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131, and that the projection of the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 at least partially overlap with the projection of a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction. For example, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 are arranged coaxially.
[0106] It should be noted that the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 can always remain coaxial and relative to each other, that is, no matter where the clothes handling drum 10 rotates, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 always remain coaxial and relative to each other. Alternatively, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 can be coaxial and relative to each other at a specific position, that is, the receiving coil 131 can move to that specific position and be coaxial and relative to the transmitting coil 121 as the clothes handling drum 10 rotates.
[0107] In some embodiments, the transmitting coil 121, the receiving coil 131, and the clothing handling tube 10 are arranged coaxially.
[0108] With the plane perpendicular to the rotation axis of the clothing processing cylinder 10 as the projection plane, the projection of the transmitting coil 121 and the projection of the receiving coil 131 form a coaxial ring structure.
[0109] In this embodiment, regardless of the position of the clothing processing drum 10, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 always remain coaxial and relative to each other to achieve continuous power transmission.
[0110] The distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 is unlimited.
[0111] In some embodiments, the distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 is 4 mm to 15 mm. For example, 4 mm, 4.5 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, etc.
[0112] It should be noted that the distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 refers to the distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 along their axial direction when they are arranged opposite each other.
[0113] Understandably, if the distance between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil is too large, the induced current generated by the receiving coil will be smaller, and thus the main control board will need to provide more operating power to the transmitting coil. If the distance between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil is too small, the distance between the transmitting coil and the clothes processing drum will be smaller, which will increase the probability of interference between the transmitting coil and the clothes processing drum and increase the probability of damage to the transmitting coil.
[0114] In this embodiment, the distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 is neither too large nor too small, and there is a sufficient safe distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the clothes handling drum 10. While increasing the working safety of the transmitting coil 121, the receiving coil 131 can generate a sufficient induced current to meet the power demand of the electrical components.
[0115] In some embodiments, the distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 is 5.5 mm to 10 mm. For example, 5.5 mm, 5.7 mm, 6 mm, 6.2 mm, 6.6 mm, 7 mm, 7.4 mm, 8 mm, 8.6 mm, 9 mm, 9.3 mm, 9.8 mm, 10 mm, etc.
[0116] In this embodiment, the distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 is more suitable, the probability of the transmitting coil 121 interfering with the clothing processing drum 10 is small, and the transmitting coil 121 can provide sufficient operating current to the receiving coil 131, thereby increasing the reliability of wireless power transmission of the clothing processing device 1.
[0117] The positions of the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 are not limited.
[0118] For example, the transmitting coil 121 can be directly or indirectly disposed on the housing 11, meaning that: the transmitting coil 121 can be directly connected to the housing 11, and the housing 11 provides support for the transmitting coil 121; or the transmitting coil 121 can be indirectly disposed on the housing 11, that is, the transmitting coil 121 can first be connected to other structural components such as the first bracket 122, and then connected to the housing 11 through the first bracket 122. In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 and 2, the clothing processing tube 10 includes a tube body 101 and a rear cover 102, the rear cover 102 being disposed at the rear end of the tube body 101.
[0119] Specifically, the front end of the tube body 101 is open to form a clothing inlet, and the rear end cooperates with the rear cover 102. The tube body 101 and the rear cover 102 together define the clothing processing chamber 10a. Exemplarily, the rear end of the tube body 101 can be detachably connected to the rear cover 102.
[0120] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the receiving coil 131 is located on the side of the rear cover 102 away from the body 101. This prevents the receiving coil 131 from contacting the clothes inside the clothing processing chamber 10a, reducing the impact of moisture or lint on the receiving coil 131 and increasing its operational safety. Furthermore, positioning the receiving coil 131 on the side of the rear cover 102 away from the body 101 also facilitates the relative arrangement of the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121, shortening the distance between them.
[0121] The receiving coil 131 is disposed on the rear cover 102 or the tube body 101. If the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the rear cover 102, for example, it may be disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the tube body 101, or it may be disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 away from the tube body 101. If the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the tube body 101, for example, it may be disposed on the circumferential outer surface of the tube body 101 around the axis of rotation, or it may be disposed on the rear end portion of the tube body 101 near the rear cover 102.
[0122] It is understandable that the receiving coil 131 can be directly or indirectly disposed on the rear cover 102. The receiving coil 131 can also be directly or indirectly disposed on the body 101.
[0123] For example, the garment processing device 1 includes a housing 11, a garment processing tube 10 is disposed inside the housing 11, and the housing 11 includes a rear plate 111 disposed on the rear side of the rear cover 102.
[0124] Specifically, the housing 11 is an external component of the clothing processing equipment 1, which can protect the internal clothing processing drum 10.
[0125] It should be noted that the rear panel 111 refers to the component of the housing 11 located on the rear side of the garment processing equipment 1 in the front-to-back direction. The rear side is the side of the garment processing equipment 1 that is furthest from the user after installation.
[0126] For example, the radial edge of the rear cover 102 is dynamically sealed to the inner surface of the rear plate 111. That is, the rear cover 102 is sealed to the rear plate 111, and the rear cover 102 is rotatable relative to the rear plate 111.
[0127] The transmitting coil 121 is located on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102. That is, the transmitting coil 121 is located on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the cylinder body 101.
[0128] In this embodiment, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 away from the body 101, and the transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102. This ensures that the transmitting coil 121 does not interfere with the clothing processing tube 10, while also keeping the distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 relatively short, thereby facilitating effective and sufficient power transmission. The rear plate 111 and the rear cover 102 can provide sufficient installation space for the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131, respectively, increasing the reliability of the layout.
[0129] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, it is also convenient to arrange the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 along the axial direction of the clothing processing drum 10. Even if the transmitting coil 121, the receiving coil 131, and the clothing processing drum 10 are arranged coaxially, during the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, no matter where the receiving coil 131 rotates with the clothing processing drum 10, the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121 can always maintain a relative state. This facilitates the receiving coil 131 to continuously and stably receive the electrical energy transmitted by the transmitting coil 121, so as to continuously provide electrical energy to the electrical components inside the clothing processing drum 10. That is, during the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the receiving coil 131 can always provide effective and sufficient power to the electrical components without the need for additional auxiliary power supply structures, thus increasing the power supply reliability of the clothing processing device 1.
[0130] The connection method between the transmitting coil 121 and the rear plate 111 is not limited.
[0131] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 and 4. At least one bracket includes a first bracket 122. The first bracket 122 includes a first annular portion 1221 and a first connecting portion 1222 connected to the first annular portion 1221. A transmitting coil 121 is disposed in the first annular portion 1221. The first connecting portion 1222 is connected to the rear plate 111.
[0132] In this embodiment, the first annular portion 1221 provides installation space for the transmitting coil 121, and the first connecting portion 1222 is connected to the rear plate 111. The first annular portion 1221 and the first connecting portion 1222 stabilize the installation position of the transmitting coil 121 in the clothing processing equipment 1, reduce the probability of damage to the transmitting coil 121, and increase the working stability of the transmitting coil 121.
[0133] In some embodiments, please refer to FIG3, the first annular portion 1221 is formed with a first annular groove 1221a, the first annular groove 1221a is open on one side facing the rear cover 102, and the transmitting coil 121 is accommodated in the first annular groove 1221a.
[0134] Specifically, the first annular groove 1221a is an annular space defined by the structure of the first annular portion 1221 itself. The first annular groove 1221a is open on the side facing the rear cover 102, which facilitates the relative arrangement of the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131, thereby achieving effective power transmission. The side of the first annular groove 1221a facing the rear plate 111 can be closed to provide support for the transmitting coil 121 and reduce the probability of the transmitting coil 121 detaching from the first annular groove 1221a.
[0135] The specific structure of the first annular part 1221 is not limited.
[0136] In some embodiments, referring to FIG3, the first annular portion 1221 includes a first annular plate 12211, a first inner annular wall 12212, and a first outer annular wall 12213. The first inner annular wall 12212 is disposed at the radial inner edge of the first annular plate 12211, and the first outer annular wall 12213 is disposed at the radial outer edge of the first annular plate 12211. The gap between the first inner annular wall 12212 and the first outer annular wall 12213 forms a first annular groove 1221a.
[0137] Specifically, when the transmitting coil 121 is engaged with the first annular portion 1221, the transmitting coil 121 is wrapped around the outer circumferential side of the first inner annular wall 12212 and located on the inner circumferential side of the first outer annular wall 12213. One end of the transmitting coil 121 along the axial direction abuts against the first annular plate 12211, thereby realizing the docking of the transmitting coil 121 with the first annular portion 1221.
[0138] The first connecting portion 1222 is disposed on the radially outer side of the first outer ring wall 12213, or the first connecting portion 1222 is disposed on the radially inner side of the first inner ring wall 12212.
[0139] In other words, one end of the first connecting portion 1222 can be connected to either the first outer ring wall 12213 or the first inner ring wall 12212, and the other end of the first connecting portion 1222 is connected to the rear plate 111 to achieve the connection between the first bracket 122 and the rear plate 111. For example, referring to FIG3, the first connecting portion 1222 is located radially outside the first outer ring wall 12213, thus allowing the first connecting portion 1222 sufficient extension space to achieve a stable connection with the rear plate 111.
[0140] In this embodiment, the connection between the transmitting coil 121 and the first annular portion 1221 is convenient, making it easy to disassemble and inspect the transmitting coil 121. The structure of the first annular portion 1221 is simple, which can reduce the manufacturing requirements of the first bracket 122. The setting position of the first connecting portion 1222 can also reduce the probability of interference with the transmitting coil 121, making it easy to realize the relative arrangement of the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131.
[0141] The first connecting part 1222 can be detachably connected to the rear plate 111. For example, the first connecting part 1222 can be connected to the rear plate 111 by screws, which is not limited here.
[0142] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1, 5 and 6, at least one bracket includes a second bracket 132, the second bracket 132 includes a second annular portion 1321 and a second connecting portion 1322 connected to the second annular portion 1321, a receiving coil 131 is disposed on the second annular portion 1321, and the second connecting portion 1322 is connected to the rear cover 102.
[0143] In this embodiment, the second annular portion 1321 provides installation space for the receiving coil 131, and the second connecting portion 1322 is connected to the rear cover 102. The second annular portion 1321 and the second connecting portion 1322 stabilize the installation position of the receiving coil 131 in the clothing processing equipment 1, reduce the probability of damage to the receiving coil 131, and increase the working stability of the receiving coil 131.
[0144] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1, 5 and 6, the rear cover 102 includes a core 1021, an outer ring structure 1022 and a plurality of support arms 1023. The outer ring structure 1022 surrounds the circumferential outer side of the core 1021, and the plurality of support arms 1023 are radially distributed along the circumference of the core 1021. The support arms 1023 connect the core 1021 and the outer ring structure 1022. A second annular portion 1321 is disposed on the side of the core 1021 facing the rear plate 111.
[0145] It is understood that the core 1021 is roughly located in the central area of the back cover 102, and the multiple support arms 1023 are radially distributed along the circumference of the core 1021. This means that the multiple support arms 1023 are arranged around the axis of the core 1021. The support arms 1023 can extend in a straight line or in a curve, and there is no restriction here.
[0146] The support arm connects the core 1021 to the outer ring structure 1022, which enables the back cover 102 to have sufficient structural strength and increases the structural stability of the clothing treatment tube 10.
[0147] For example, the support arm 1023 can be integrally formed with the core 1021 and the outer ring structure 1022; or, the support arm 1023 can be connected to the core 1021 and the outer ring structure 1022 by means of rivets, welding, threaded connection, etc., without limitation.
[0148] The second annular portion 1321 is disposed on the side of the core portion 1021 facing the rear plate 111, that is, the second annular portion 1321 is approximately disposed in the central area of the rear cover 102. Thus, the receiving coil 131 can also be approximately disposed in the central area of the rear cover 102, thereby enabling the receiving coil 131 to be coaxially disposed with the clothes handling drum 10. The core portion 1021 has sufficient installation space to accommodate the second annular portion 1321, thereby increasing the connection stability between the second bracket 132 and the core 1021. Furthermore, the size of the second bracket 132 does not need to be large. During the rotation of the clothes handling drum 10, the movement stability of the receiving coil 131, which is approximately located in the central area of the rear cover 102, can also be higher, increasing operational reliability.
[0149] In some embodiments, referring to FIG5, the second bracket 132 is formed with a second annular groove 1321a, which is open on the side facing the rear plate 111, and the receiving coil 131 is accommodated in the second annular groove 1321a.
[0150] Specifically, the second annular groove 1321a is an annular space defined by the structure of the second annular portion 1321 itself. The side of the second annular groove 1321a facing the rear plate 111 is open, which facilitates the relative arrangement of the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121, thereby achieving effective power transmission. The side of the second annular groove 1321a facing the rear cover 102 can be closed to provide support for the receiving coil 131 and reduce the probability of the receiving coil 131 detaching from the second annular groove 1321a.
[0151] The specific structure of the second annular portion 1321 is not limited.
[0152] In some embodiments, referring to FIG5, the second support 132 includes a second ring plate 13211, a second inner ring wall 13212 and a second outer ring wall 13213. The second inner ring wall 13212 is disposed at the radial inner edge of the second ring plate 13211, and the second outer ring wall 13213 is disposed at the radial outer edge of the second ring plate 13211. The gap between the second inner ring wall 13212 and the second outer ring wall 13213 forms a second ring groove 1321a.
[0153] Specifically, when the receiving coil 131 is engaged with the second annular portion 1321, the receiving coil 131 is wrapped around the circumferential outer side of the second inner annular wall 13212 and located on the circumferential inner side of the second outer annular wall 13213. One end of the receiving coil 131 along the axial direction abuts against the second annular plate 13211, thereby realizing the docking of the receiving coil 131 and the second annular portion 1321.
[0154] The second connecting portion 1322 is disposed on the radially outer side of the second outer ring wall 13213, or the second connecting portion 1322 is disposed on the radially inner side of the second inner ring wall 13212.
[0155] In other words, one end of the second connecting portion 1322 can be connected to either the second outer ring wall 13213 or the second inner ring wall 13212, and the other end of the second connecting portion 1322 is connected to the rear cover 102 to achieve the connection between the second bracket 132 and the rear cover 102. For example, referring to Figure 5, the second connecting portion 1322 is located radially inside the second inner ring wall 13212. This reduces the likelihood that the second connecting portion 1322 will affect the air intake of the clothing handling drum 10 at the rear cover 102.
[0156] In this embodiment, the receiving coil 131 and the second annular portion 1321 are easy to connect, which facilitates the disassembly and inspection of the receiving coil 131. The structure of the second annular portion 1321 is simple, which can reduce the manufacturing requirements of the second bracket 132. The setting position of the second connecting portion 1322 can also reduce the probability of interference with the receiving coil 131, and facilitate the relative arrangement of the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121.
[0157] The second connecting part 1322 can be detachably connected to the rear cover 102. For example, the second connecting part 1322 can be connected to the rear cover 102 by screws, which is not limited here.
[0158] In some embodiments, the transmitting module 12 further includes a transmitting circuit board 123, and the transmitting coil 121 is electrically connected to the transmitting circuit board 123.
[0159] Specifically, the transmitting module 12 can be electrically connected to the main control board of the garment processing device 1 through the transmitting circuit board 123.
[0160] The transmitting circuit board 123 may include at least one of a modulation / demodulation circuit and a power supply circuit. The modulation / demodulation circuit can convert signals, and the power supply circuit can transfer electrical energy to the receiving module 13.
[0161] The location and electrical connection method of the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121 are not limited.
[0162] For example, in some embodiments, the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121 are spaced apart and connected by a first connecting line, the length of which is less than 50mm, for example, 50mm, 45mm, 40mm, 36mm, 30mm, 28mm, 24mm, 20mm, 15mm, 12mm, 10mm, 5mm, 2mm, etc.
[0163] In this embodiment, the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121 are distributed separately. On the one hand, this reduces the installation space requirements, as the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121 can be arranged in smaller areas, minimizing the impact on the overall layout of the garment processing device 1. On the other hand, the transmitting coil 121 can be positioned as close as possible to the garment processing drum 10 to shorten the distance between it and the receiving coil 131, facilitating the transmission of sufficient electrical energy without increasing the required power. The transmitting circuit board 123 can be positioned as far away as possible from the garment processing drum 10 to reduce the impact of airflow and the lint it carries, increasing the safety of the transmitting circuit board 123.
[0164] Furthermore, the length of the first connecting line is appropriate, meaning the distance between the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121 is also reasonable. This reduces the probability of electromagnetic interference due to the large distance between the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121, and also reduces power loss. The layout of the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121 is highly rational. In some examples, please refer to Figure 8, the transmitting circuit board 123 is located on the side of the rear plate 111 away from the clothing processing drum 10. That is, in this embodiment, the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121 are spaced apart, with the transmitting circuit board 123 located on the rear side of the rear plate 111 and the transmitting coil 121 located on the front side of the rear plate 111. The transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 can be electrically connected via a cable.
[0165] In this embodiment, the transmitting circuit board 123 and the transmitting coil 121 are arranged separately, which facilitates placing the transmitting circuit board 123 near the main control board, shortening the wiring distance between the transmitting circuit board 123 and the main control board. Furthermore, placing the transmitting circuit board 123 on the side of the rear plate 111 away from the clothing handling drum 10 further reduces the probability of the transmitting circuit board 123 coming into contact with the clothing or airflow in the clothing handling chamber 10a, increasing the operational safety of the transmitting circuit board 123. In this embodiment, both the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 are located on the rear plate 111, which facilitates shortening the wiring distance between the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123, reducing the probability of electromagnetic interference and power loss.
[0166] The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the garment processing drum 10, i.e., the transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the front side of the rear plate 111. The transmitting coil 121 can be disposed close to the receiving coil 131, reducing the distance between them and achieving effective and sufficient power transmission. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 131 can be arranged along the axial direction of the garment processing drum 10. During the rotation of the garment processing drum 10, no matter where the receiving coil 131 rotates with the garment processing drum 10, the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121 can always maintain a relative state, which facilitates the receiving coil 131 to continuously and stably receive the power transmitted by the transmitting coil 121, achieving effective and sufficient power supply.
[0167] The transmitting circuit board 123 is located on the side of the rear plate 111 away from the clothes handling drum 10. The rear plate 111 provides some protection for the transmitting circuit board 123, reducing the likelihood of airflow and entrained impurities such as lint adhering to it, thus increasing the installation safety of the transmitting circuit board 123. It also facilitates wired connection between the transmitting circuit board 123 and the main control board.
[0168] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 and 16, the garment processing device 1 includes a rear cover 17, which covers the rear surface of a rear plate 111 and together with the rear plate 111 defines an air supply channel. The rear plate 111 has an air outlet, through which the airflow of the air supply channel flows to the garment processing chamber 10a. The transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed on the portion of the rear plate 111 not covered by the rear cover 17.
[0169] Specifically, the transmitting circuit board 123 is located on the rear side of the rear plate 111, outside the rear cover 17, that is, the transmitting circuit board 123 is located on the rear plate 111 outside the rear cover 17.
[0170] For example, the garment processing drum 10 has an air inlet and an air outlet, and the garment processing chamber 10a connects the air inlet and the air outlet. Dry hot air enters the garment processing chamber 10a through the air inlet, and humid hot air leaves the garment processing chamber 10a through the air outlet. The rear sidewall of the rear plate 111 has a return air inlet and an air supply inlet communicating with the air inlet. The height of the return air inlet is lower than the height of the air supply inlet. The rear cover 17 covers the area around the air supply inlet and the return air inlet, and together with the rear sidewall of the rear plate 111, defines an air supply channel. The air supply channel connects the return air inlet and the air supply inlet. Dry hot air enters the garment processing chamber 10a through the return air inlet, the air supply channel, and the air supply inlet to dry the clothes.
[0171] In this embodiment, the transmitting circuit board 123 is located in the part of the rear plate 111 that is not covered by the rear cover 17, which can reduce the impact of airflow on the transmitting circuit board 123, increase the installation stability of the transmitting circuit board 123, and also facilitate the electrical connection between the transmitting circuit board 123 and the main control board, reducing the wiring difficulty.
[0172] Of course, in other embodiments, the transmitting circuit board 123 may also be disposed in the air supply channel, which is not a limitation.
[0173] In other embodiments, referring to FIG1, the garment processing device 1 includes a voltage conversion module for converting alternating current to direct current.
[0174] The transmitting circuit board 123 is integrated into the voltage conversion module.
[0175] It is understandable that the voltage conversion module can be located on the rear panel 111 or in other locations on the enclosure 11, without any restrictions.
[0176] The voltage conversion module can be connected to the main control board to convert AC power to DC power.
[0177] In this embodiment, the transmitting circuit board 123 is integrated on the voltage conversion module. On the one hand, there is no need to provide additional installation space for the transmitting circuit board 123. The integration of the transmitting circuit board 123 and the voltage conversion module saves installation space and also makes the connection between the transmitting circuit board 123, the voltage conversion module and the main control board simpler and increases wiring stability.
[0178] In other embodiments, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 are integrated on the first bracket 122.
[0179] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 are integrated by the first bracket 122, eliminating the need to connect the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 with cables, thus reducing the high assembly complexity caused by crisscrossing cables. The transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 are set on the same plane, and the overall structure of the transmitting module 12 is simple and compact, with high ease of installation and maintenance of each component.
[0180] Of course, in the embodiment where the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 are spaced apart, the transmitting coil 121 can also be supported on the first bracket 122, that is, the first bracket 122 is used to connect with components other than the clothing processing tube 10.
[0181] In some embodiments, the receiving module 13 further includes a receiving circuit board 133, and the receiving coil 131 is electrically connected to the receiving circuit board 133.
[0182] Specifically, the receiving module 13 can be electrically connected to electrical components through the receiving circuit board 133.
[0183] The receiving circuit board 133 may include at least one of a modulation / demodulation circuit and a power output circuit. The modulation / demodulation circuit can convert signals, and the power output circuit can output electrical energy.
[0184] The location and electrical connection method of the receiving circuit board 133 and the receiving coil 131 are not limited.
[0185] In some embodiments, the receiving circuit board 133 and the receiving coil 131 are spaced apart and connected by a second connecting line. The length of the second connecting line is less than 50mm, for example, 50mm, 45mm, 40mm, 36mm, 30mm, 28mm, 24mm, 20mm, 15mm, 12mm, 10mm, 5mm, 2mm, etc.
[0186] In this embodiment, the receiving circuit board 133 and the receiving coil 131 are distributed. On the one hand, this reduces the space requirements for installation, as the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 can be arranged in smaller areas, minimizing the impact on the overall layout of the garment processing device 1. On the other hand, the receiving coil 131 can be located as close as possible to the end of the garment processing drum 10 near the rear plate 111 to shorten the distance between it and the transmitting coil 121, facilitating the transmission of sufficient electrical energy without increasing the required power. The receiving circuit board 133 can be located within the space of the garment processing drum 10 to shorten the wiring distance with electrical components, facilitating the supply of electrical energy.
[0187] Furthermore, the length of the second connecting line is appropriate, meaning the distance between the receiving circuit board 133 and the receiving coil 131 is also reasonable, reducing the probability of electromagnetic interference due to the large distance between the receiving circuit board 133 and the receiving coil 131 and reducing power loss. The layout of the receiving circuit board 133 and the receiving coil 131 is highly reasonable.
[0188] In some embodiments, please refer to FIG10, the garment processing device 1 includes a conical cap 18, one end of which is connected to the side of the rear cover 102 near the body 101, and a receiving circuit board 133 is disposed inside the conical cap 18.
[0189] Specifically, a conical cap 18 is disposed on the clothes processing drum 10. One end of the conical cap 18 is connected to the side of the rear cover 102 near the drum body 101, and the other end extends toward the inside of the drum body 101. The conical cap 18 can disperse the clothes during the rotation of the clothes processing drum 10, reducing the chance of clothes tangling or knotting, making the drying of clothes more uniform and improving the drying effect of clothes.
[0190] For example, the conical cap 18 can be connected to the portion of the rear cover 102 that is approximately at the center.
[0191] In this embodiment, the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed inside the conical cap 18. The conical cap 18 provides installation space for the receiving circuit board 133, and the conical cap 18 can reduce the probability of the receiving circuit board 133 coming into contact with clothing to a certain extent, thereby increasing the installation reliability of the receiving circuit board 133.
[0192] In some examples, the garment processing device 1 includes a lifting rib 14 that protrudes radially from the circumferential inner wall of the garment processing cylinder 10, and a receiving circuit board 133 is disposed within the lifting rib 14.
[0193] Specifically, the lifting rib 14 can contact the clothes inside the clothes processing chamber 10a and drive the clothes to rotate with the clothes processing cylinder 10. For example, the clothes move upward under the action of the lifting rib 14, and then move downward under the action of gravity and / or centrifugal force, so that the clothes continuously change their posture inside the clothes processing chamber 10a.
[0194] The lifting rib 14 provides mounting space for the receiving circuit board 133, reducing the chance of the receiving circuit board 133 coming into contact with clothing and increasing the installation reliability of the receiving circuit board 133. Of course, the circuits of electrical components can also be set within the lifting rib 14, and there are no restrictions on this.
[0195] In this embodiment, the receiving circuit board 133 and the receiving coil 131 are arranged separately, which makes it easier to place the receiving circuit board 133 near the electrical components arranged in the clothes processing drum 10, shortening the wiring distance between the receiving circuit board 133 and the electrical components, so that the receiving circuit board 133 can directly provide power to the electrical components. The receiving coil 131 is arranged on the side of the back cover 102 away from the drum body 101, and the receiving circuit board 133 is arranged inside the lifting rib 14. The receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 can be electrically connected through a cable.
[0196] In some embodiments, referring to FIG6, the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed on the side of the support arm 1023 away from the clothing processing cavity 10a. That is, the receiving circuit board 133 can abut against the support arm 1023, which provides mounting support for the receiving circuit board 133, increasing the installation stability of the receiving circuit board 133. In addition, it can also reduce the probability of the receiving circuit board 133 coming into contact with the clothing, facilitating the connection between the receiving circuit board 133 and the receiving coil 131.
[0197] In other examples, the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 are integrated on the second bracket 132.
[0198] In this embodiment, the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 are integrated by the second bracket 132, eliminating the need to connect the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 with cables, reducing the high assembly complexity caused by crisscrossing cables. The receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 are set on the same plane, and the overall structure of the receiving module 13 is simple and compact, making the installation and maintenance of each component convenient.
[0199] In some embodiments, referring to FIG7, the second bracket 132 further includes an extension structure 1323. The second connecting portion 1322 and the extension structure 1323 are respectively connected to the second annular portion 1321. The receiving coil 131 is disposed on the second annular portion 1321. The second connecting portion 1322 is connected to the rear cover 102. The extension structure 1323 is disposed on the side of the support arm 1023 away from the clothing processing cavity 10a. The receiving circuit board 133 is disposed on the extension structure 1323.
[0200] In this embodiment, the extension structure 1323 provides space for the receiving circuit board 133, and the support arm 1023 provides support for the extension structure 1323, thereby increasing the installation stability of the receiving circuit board 133.
[0201] It is understood that in the embodiment where the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 are spaced apart, as shown in Figure 8, the receiving coil 131 can also be supported on the second bracket 132, and the connection with the clothing processing tube 10 can be achieved through the second bracket 132.
[0202] In some embodiments, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothing handling tube 10, and the transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the inner side of the housing 11.
[0203] In this embodiment, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothing processing drum 10, that is, the axis of the receiving coil 131 is arranged radially along the clothing processing drum 10. During the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the transmitting coil 121 remains stationary relative to the clothing processing drum 10. When the receiving coil 131 rotates with the clothing processing drum 10 to a designated area, the receiving coil 131 is positioned opposite the transmitting coil 121 within that designated area. This allows the receiving coil 131 to receive the electromagnetic signal emitted by the transmitting coil 121 and generate an induced current, providing electrical energy to the electrical components. Outside the designated area, the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121 cannot transmit electrical energy.
[0204] In this embodiment, the receiving coil 131 transmits electrical energy to the transmitting coil 121 by rotating with the clothes handling drum 10, thereby powering the electrical components. The receiving coil 131 is located on the outer circumference of the clothes handling drum 10, and the transmitting coil 121 is located on the inner side of the housing 11, providing sufficient space for arrangement. This reduces the requirements for the installation positions of the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121, as long as they can be positioned relative to each other through rotation.
[0205] For example, the housing 11 includes a top plate 112, a transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the top plate 112 facing the clothes handling drum 10, and a receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothes handling drum 10.
[0206] In other embodiments, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothing processing drum 10, the clothing processing device 1 includes a base 16, the base 16 is disposed at the bottom of the housing 11, the base 16 has a drying channel, the drying channel is connected to the clothing processing chamber 10a, and the transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the base 16 facing the clothing processing drum 10.
[0207] Specifically, the airflow that has exchanged heat and moisture with the clothes can enter the drying tunnel, where condensation, dehumidification, and heating are completed, forming a new dry hot airflow that enters the clothes processing chamber 10a to dry the clothes.
[0208] For example, the garment processing drum 10 includes an air inlet and an air outlet, the garment processing chamber 10a is connected to the air inlet and the air outlet, the drying tunnel is connected to the air outlet, the air inlet is located on the rear cover 102, the dry hot airflow completes heat and moisture exchange with the clothes in the garment processing chamber 10a and can enter the drying tunnel through the air outlet, complete heat exchange in the drying tunnel, form a new dry hot airflow and enter the garment processing chamber 10a again through the air inlet, and so on, to complete the effective drying of the clothes.
[0209] In this embodiment, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothing processing drum 10, that is, the axis of the receiving coil 131 is arranged radially along the clothing processing drum 10. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the base 16 facing the clothing processing drum 10. During the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the transmitting coil 121 remains stationary relative to the clothing processing drum 10. When the receiving coil 131 rotates with the clothing processing drum 10 to a set area, the receiving coil 131 is positioned opposite the transmitting coil 121 in that set area, thereby allowing the receiving coil 131 to receive the electromagnetic signal emitted by the transmitting coil 121 and generate an induced current to provide electrical energy to the electrical components. Outside the set area, the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121 cannot achieve electrical energy transmission.
[0210] In this embodiment, the receiving coil 131 transmits electrical energy to the transmitting coil 121 by rotating with the clothes handling drum 10, thereby powering the electrical components. The receiving coil 131 has sufficient space on the outer circumferential side of the clothes handling drum 10, and the transmitting coil 121 has sufficient space on the side of the base 16 facing the clothes handling drum 10. This reduces the requirements for the installation positions of the receiving coil 131 and the transmitting coil 121, as long as they can be positioned relative to each other through rotation. The following description, with reference to Figures 9 to 16, illustrates the arrangement positions of the transmitting module 12 and the receiving module 13 in this embodiment.
[0211] First embodiment: Please refer to Figure 9. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102, the transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the rear plate 111, and the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the rear plate 111. The transmitting coil 121, the receiving coil 131 and the clothing processing tube 10 are coaxially arranged.
[0212] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 can be integrated on the first bracket 122, and the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 can be integrated on the second bracket 132. During the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 123 can always remain in a relative position to achieve continuous power transmission.
[0213] Second embodiment: Please refer to Figure 10. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102, the transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the rear plate 111, and the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed in the conical cap 18 inside the clothing processing tube 10. The transmitting coil 121, the receiving coil 131 and the clothing processing tube 10 are coaxially arranged.
[0214] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 can be integrated on the first bracket 122, while the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 are distributed separately. During the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 123 can always remain in a relative position to achieve continuous power transmission.
[0215] Third embodiment: Please refer to Figure 11. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102, the transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the rear plate 111, and the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed inside the lifting rib 14. The transmitting coil 121, the receiving coil 131 and the clothing processing tube 10 are coaxially arranged.
[0216] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 can be integrated on the first bracket 122, while the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 are distributed separately. During the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 123 can always remain in a relative position to achieve continuous power transmission.
[0217] Fourth embodiment: Please refer to Figure 12. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the base 16 facing the clothes processing tube 10, the transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed on the side of the base 16 facing the clothes processing tube 10, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothes processing tube 10, and the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothes processing tube 10.
[0218] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 can be integrated on the first bracket 122, and the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 can be integrated on the second bracket 132. During the rotation of the clothes processing drum 10, the receiving coil 123 rotates with the clothes processing drum 10 to a set area and is positioned opposite to the transmitting coil 121, and performs electrical energy transmission within the set area.
[0219] Fifth embodiment: Please refer to Figure 13. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the base 16 facing the clothes processing tube 10, the transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed on the side of the base 16 facing the clothes processing tube 10, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothes processing tube 10, and the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed inside the lifting rib 14.
[0220] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 can be integrated on the first bracket 122, while the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 are distributed separately. During the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the receiving coil 123 rotates with the clothing processing drum 10 to a set area and is positioned opposite to the transmitting coil 121, and performs electrical energy transmission within the set area.
[0221] Sixth embodiment: Please refer to Figure 14. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed inside the base 16, the transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed inside the base 16, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothing processing tube 10, and the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed inside the lifting rib 14.
[0222] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 can be integrated on the first bracket 122, while the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 are distributed separately. During the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the receiving coil 123 rotates with the clothing processing drum 10 to a set area and is positioned opposite to the transmitting coil 121, and performs electrical energy transmission within the set area.
[0223] Seventh embodiment: Please refer to Figure 15. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the top plate 112 facing the clothes processing tube 10, the transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed on the side of the top plate 112 facing the clothes processing tube 10, the receiving coil 131 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothes processing tube 10, and the receiving circuit board 133 is disposed on the circumferential outer side of the clothes processing tube 10.
[0224] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 can be integrated on the first bracket 122, and the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 can be integrated on the second bracket 132. During the rotation of the clothes processing drum 10, the receiving coil 123 rotates with the clothes processing drum 10 to a set area and is positioned opposite to the transmitting coil 121, and performs electrical energy transmission within the set area.
[0225] Eighth embodiment: Please refer to Figure 16. The transmitting coil 121 is disposed on the side of the rear plate 111 facing the rear cover 102. The transmitting circuit board 123 is disposed between the rear cover 17 and the rear plate 111. The receiving coil 131 is disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the rear plate 111. The receiving circuit board 133 is disposed on the side of the rear cover 102 facing the rear plate 111. The transmitting coil 121, the receiving coil 131 and the clothing processing tube 10 are coaxially arranged.
[0226] In this embodiment, the transmitting coil 121 and the transmitting circuit board 123 are distributed separately, while the receiving coil 131 and the receiving circuit board 133 can be integrated onto the second bracket 132. During the rotation of the clothing processing drum 10, the transmitting coil 121 and the receiving coil 123 can always remain in a relative position to achieve continuous power transmission.
[0227] In some embodiments, please refer to FIG18, the garment processing device 1 includes a detection unit 15, which is disposed inside the garment processing cylinder 10 and is used to detect the electrical conductivity of the garments in the garment processing chamber 10a. The receiving module 13 is electrically connected to the detection unit 15.
[0228] It is understood that the detection unit 15 is one of the aforementioned electrical components.
[0229] The detection unit 15 can detect the conductivity of the load, such as clothing, within the clothing processing chamber 10a. The clothing processing equipment 1 can determine the degree of drying based on the conductivity detected by the detection unit 15. For example, the detection principle of the detection unit 15 can be as follows: the load, such as clothing, within the clothing processing chamber 10a contacts the two detection electrodes 151 of the detection unit 15, causing the detection circuit of the detection unit 15 to conduct. The resistance values of the load, such as clothing, have different levels of moisture; that is, the degree of moisture of the load, such as clothing, is related to its conductivity, and the degree of drying is determined based on the conductivity.
[0230] In this embodiment, the detection unit 15 is disposed inside the clothing processing drum 10, and the receiving module 13 provides power to the detection unit 15. The detection electrode 151 of the detection unit 15 can contact the clothing and other loads in the clothing processing chamber 10a, thereby sensing the degree of drying of the clothing at close range and effectively improving the accuracy of judging the degree of drying of the clothing and other loads in the clothing processing drum 10.
[0231] The installation position of the detection unit 15 inside the garment processing drum 10 is not limited.
[0232] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 and 19. The garment processing device 1 includes a lifting rib 14, which protrudes radially from the circumferential inner wall of the garment processing cylinder 10. The detection unit 15 includes a detection electrode 151 and a detection circuit that are electrically connected to each other. The detection electrode 151 is disposed on the outer surface of the lifting rib 14, and the detection circuit is disposed inside the lifting rib 14. The detection circuit is electrically connected to the receiving module 13.
[0233] Specifically, the detection electrode 151 is disposed on the outer surface of the lifting rib 14, which facilitates close contact with loads such as clothing. The detection circuit is disposed inside the lifting rib 14. That is, while the lifting rib 14 can be used to move the clothing in the clothing processing cavity 10a, it can also provide installation space for the detection circuit, thereby reducing the probability of the detection circuit contacting the clothing to a certain extent and increasing the installation and working reliability of the detection unit 15.
[0234] In this embodiment, the receiving circuit board 133 of the receiving module 13 can be disposed in the lifting rib 14, or it can be integrated with the receiving coil 131 in the second bracket 132, and the second bracket 132 is connected to the core 1021.
[0235] For example, the detection electrode 151 may be entirely located on the outer surface of the lifting rib 14 along the circumferential direction, or a portion of the detection electrode 151 may be located on one outer side of the lifting rib 14 along the circumferential direction, and another portion may be located on the top side of the lifting rib 14 along the radial direction away from the peripheral sidewall of the clothing processing cylinder 10.
[0236] The specific structure of the detection electrode 151 is not limited.
[0237] For example, referring to Figures 19 to 22, the detection electrode 151 includes a first electrode and a second electrode, both located on the outer surface of the lifting rib 14. The first electrode includes a first connecting structure 1511 and at least two first teeth 1512 connected to the first connecting structure 1511. The second electrode includes a second connecting structure 1513 and at least two second teeth 1514 connected to the second connecting structure 1513. The first teeth 1512 and the second teeth 1514 are arranged alternately. That is, there is a second tooth 1514 between any two adjacent first teeth 1512, and the distance between the first teeth 1512 and the second teeth 1514 is greater than zero.
[0238] In this embodiment, the first tooth 1512 and the second tooth 1514 are arranged alternately to form an interdigitated structure. One first tooth 1512 and one second tooth 1514 constitute an electrode pair. The detection electrode 151 has at least two electrode pairs. The clothing contacts at least two electrode pairs. The conduction between each electrode pair can be regarded as a resistor. At least two electrode pairs can be regarded as at least two resistors in parallel, thereby making the detection of changes in conductivity more sensitive, improving the detection accuracy and sensitivity of the detection electrode 151, reducing problems such as incomplete drying or over-drying to a certain extent, and improving drying performance.
[0239] The specific structural form of the first tooth 1512 is not limited; it can be plate-shaped or columnar, etc. The specific structural form of the second tooth 1514 is not limited; it can be plate-shaped or columnar, etc. Among them, the cross-sectional shape of the columnar shape is not limited; it can be circular or polygonal, etc. Polygons include quadrilaterals, pentagons, etc. It can be understood that polygons can include rounded polygons.
[0240] In some examples, see Figure 20, the first connecting structure 1511 and the second connecting structure 1513 extend linearly in parallel, with all first teeth 1512 and all second teeth 1514 located between the first connecting structure 1511 and the second connecting structure 1513. That is, the first connecting structure 1511 and the second connecting structure 1513 can be approximately a straight line structure or a curved structure.
[0241] For example, the shape of the first tooth 1512 is approximately the same as that of the second tooth 1514, the first tooth 1512 is approximately parallel to the second tooth 1514, and the first connecting structure 1511 and the second connecting structure 1513 are both straight lines and approximately parallel.
[0242] In this embodiment, the first electrode and the second electrode have a simple and compact structure and a neat and beautiful appearance.
[0243] In some examples, see Figure 22, the first electrode and the second electrode are approximately in the same plane. Thus, the first electrode and the second electrode are approximately flat, occupying less space and saving space inside the clothing processing tube 10.
[0244] Both the first electrode and the second electrode are made of conductive materials; for example, both the first electrode and the second electrode are made of metal.
[0245] In some examples, see Figures 19 and 20, a portion of the first tooth 1512 protrudes away from the lifting rib 14 to form a first protrusion 1512a. The first protrusion 1512a not only enhances the structural strength of the first tooth 1512 but also facilitates contact with clothing, increasing the contact area. The first protrusion 1512a may be convex-arc in shape. The surface of the first protrusion 1512a away from the lifting rib 14 is curved.
[0246] In some examples, see Figures 19 and 20, a portion of the second tooth 1514 protrudes away from the lifting rib 14 to form a second protrusion 1514a. The second protrusion 1514a not only enhances the structural strength of the second tooth 1514 but also facilitates contact with clothing, increasing the contact area. The second protrusion 1514a can be convex-arc shaped. The surface of the second protrusion 1514a away from the lifting rib 14 is curved.
[0247] In some examples, the surface of the first tooth 1512 away from the lifting rib 14 is curved. The surface of the first tooth 1512 away from the lifting rib 14 needs to come into contact with the clothing, and the curved surface can, to some extent, prevent the clothing from getting caught and reduce mutual wear between the clothing and the first tooth 1512.
[0248] In some examples, the surface of the second tooth 1514 away from the lifting rib 14 is curved. The surface of the second tooth 1514 away from the lifting rib 14 needs to come into contact with the clothing, and the curved surface can, to some extent, prevent the clothing from getting caught and reduce mutual wear between the clothing and the second tooth 1514.
[0249] In some examples, see Figure 21, the detection electrode 151 includes a first terminal 1515 and a second terminal 1516. The first terminal 1515 is connected to a first electrode and the second terminal 1516 is connected to a second electrode. Both the first terminal 1515 and the second terminal 1516 extend into the lifting rib 14 and are electrically connected to the detection circuit.
[0250] For example, the first terminal 1515 is connected to one of the first teeth 1512, and the second terminal 1516 is connected to one of the second teeth 1514.
[0251] In this embodiment, the first terminal 1515 and the second terminal 1516 are connected to the detection circuit to transmit electrical signals between the detection circuit and the detection electrode 151. The first terminal 1515, the second terminal 1516, and the detection circuit are all located within the lifting rib 14, reducing the probability of the first terminal 1515, the second terminal 1516, and the detection circuit coming into contact with clothing and improving safety.
[0252] In some embodiments, the first electrode element can be a one-piece molded structure. That is, the first connecting structure 1511 and the first tooth 1512, etc., can be manufactured as a single piece.
[0253] In some embodiments, the first electrode and the first terminal 1515 can be integrally formed.
[0254] In some embodiments, the second electrode can be a one-piece molded structure. That is, the second connecting structure 1513 and the second tooth 1514, etc., can be manufactured as a single piece.
[0255] In some embodiments, the second electrode and the second terminal 1516 can be an integrally formed structure.
[0256] The specific structure of the lifting rib 14 is not limited. In some examples, please refer to Figures 16 and 17. The lifting rib 14 includes a main body 141 and an extension 142. The main body 141 is disposed on the circumferential surface of the garment processing cavity 10a. The extension 142 connects to the rear end of the main body 141 and is disposed on the rear surface of the garment processing cavity 10a. The space within the main body 141 and the space within the extension 142 define a connecting channel 14a. Without increasing the radial dimension of the lifting rib 14, the extension 142 being disposed on the rear surface of the garment processing cavity 10a can increase the volume of the connecting channel 14a, thereby accommodating the receiving circuit board 133, the detection circuit of the detection unit 15, etc. The extension 142 can cover a portion of the rear surface of the garment processing cavity 10a to shield the holes for wire passage provided on the rear sidewall of the garment processing cylinder 10.
[0257] In some examples, see Figure 18, the extension 142 has a rearward opening 142a, and the rear surface of the garment processing cavity 10a can cover the rearward opening 142a of the extension 142.
[0258] In some examples, the extension 142 may extend toward the rotation axis of the garment processing drum 10, and the apex of the extension 142 protrudes beyond the apex of the main body 141 in the radial direction of the garment processing drum 10. That is, the outer contours of both the main body 141 and the extension 142 are approximately L-shaped.
[0259] In some examples, the rearward surface of the extension 142 is fitted to the rear surface of the garment processing cavity 10a. This reduces the gap between the extension 142 and the rear surface of the garment processing cavity 10a, preventing lint and debris from entering the communicating channel 14a through the gap.
[0260] In some examples, referring to Figures 1 and 16, the garment processing apparatus 1 also includes a rear cover 17. The rear sidewall of the rear panel 111 forms a return air inlet and an air supply inlet communicating with the air inlet. The height of the return air inlet is lower than the height of the air supply inlet. The two ends of the drying tunnel are connected to the air outlet and the return air inlet, respectively. The rear cover 17 covers the air supply inlet and the return air inlet, and together with the rear sidewall of the rear panel 111, defines an air supply channel. The drying tunnel and the air supply channel together constitute a circulating air duct. The drying tunnel is located upstream of the air supply channel along the airflow direction within the circulating air duct, and the airflow flows sequentially through the air outlet, the drying tunnel, the return air inlet, the air supply channel, the air supply inlet, and the air inlet.
[0261] There is no limit to the number of air outlets; there can be one or more air outlets, for example, two, three, four, or five air outlets.
[0262] In some embodiments, the garment processing device 1 further includes a heat exchange component located within the drying tunnel. The heat exchange component is used to exchange heat with the airflow within the drying tunnel, thereby dehumidifying and heating. The humid and hot airflow within the garment processing cylinder 10 can enter the drying tunnel through the air outlet and exchange heat with the heat exchange component, transforming into dry and hot airflow. The dry and hot airflow enters the air supply channel through the return air inlet and then flows back into the garment processing chamber 10a through the air supply outlet and air inlet.
[0263] In some embodiments, the heat exchange assembly includes a condenser and an evaporator. The clothing processing device 1 also includes a compressor and a throttling device. The compressor, condenser, throttling device, and evaporator are connected by pipes to form a heat pump system, and the refrigerant can circulate within the heat pump system. The airflow in the circulating duct exchanges heat with the refrigerant in the evaporator and condenser to form a dry hot airflow. The evaporator is used to cool and dehumidify the humid hot airflow from the clothing processing chamber 10a into a dry cold airflow; the condenser heats the dry cold airflow into a dry hot airflow and returns it to the clothing processing chamber 10a.
[0264] The working principle of a heat pump system is as follows: The compressor draws in low-pressure gaseous refrigerant and compresses it into high-pressure gaseous state before discharging it. The discharged high-pressure gaseous refrigerant enters the condenser, where it transfers heat to the airflow, causing it to condense into a high-pressure liquid. The high-pressure liquid refrigerant is then throttled and depressurized by a throttling device, becoming a low-pressure, low-temperature gas-liquid two-phase mixture that enters the evaporator. The refrigerant in the evaporator absorbs heat from the airflow, becoming a low-pressure gaseous state, which is then drawn back into the compressor. This cycle repeats, achieving heat exchange. In other words, the evaporator cools and dehumidifies the humid airflow from the clothing processing chamber 10a, forming a dry, cool airflow. The condenser heats the dry, cool airflow into a dry, hot airflow, which then flows back into the clothing processing chamber 10a. The dry, hot airflow returning to the clothing processing chamber 10a comes into contact with the damp clothing, forming a humid, hot airflow again, completing one drying cycle. By repeatedly running the drying cycle, circulating airflow is continuously supplied to the clothing processing chamber 10a to dry the clothes.
[0265] For example, both the evaporator and the condenser can be finned tube heat exchangers.
[0266] For example, throttling devices include, but are not limited to, electronic expansion valves.
[0267] In some examples, the garment handling apparatus 1 also includes an impeller for driving airflow. Exemplarily, the impeller is located within the drying duct and between the heat exchange components and the return air vent. During the drying process, the impeller drives the airflow passing through the garments sequentially through the evaporator and condenser before being blown back onto the garments to create a circulating airflow. The impeller can accelerate airflow and improve drying efficiency.
[0268] In the description of this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this application, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or examples described in this application, as well as features of different embodiments or examples.
[0269] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A garment processing device, wherein, include: A garment processing drum with a garment processing chamber; A wireless power supply component includes a transmitting module, a receiving module, and at least one bracket. The transmitting module is disposed on a component outside the clothing processing drum, and the receiving module is disposed on the clothing processing drum. The transmitting module includes a transmitting coil, and the receiving module includes a receiving coil. The receiving coil is used to receive electromagnetic signals emitted by the transmitting coil and generate induced current. The at least one bracket is used to support the transmitting coil and / or the receiving coil.
2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The distance between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil is 4mm to 15mm.
3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The distance between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil is 5.5mm to 10mm.
4. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The garment processing tube includes a tube body and a rear cover. The rear cover is located at the rear end of the tube body, and the receiving coil is located on the side of the rear cover away from the tube body. The garment processing device includes a housing, a garment processing cylinder is disposed inside the housing, the housing includes a rear plate disposed on the rear side of the rear cover, and a transmitting coil is disposed on the side of the rear plate facing the rear cover.
5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, wherein, The at least one bracket includes a first bracket, the first bracket includes a first annular portion and a first connecting portion connected to the first annular portion, the transmitting coil is disposed in the first annular portion, and the first connecting portion is connected to the rear plate.
6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, wherein, The first annular portion has a first annular groove, which is open to one side of the rear cover, and the transmitting coil is housed in the first annular groove.
7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 6, wherein, The first annular portion includes a first annular plate, a first inner annular wall, and a first outer annular wall. The first inner annular wall is disposed at the radial inner edge of the first annular plate, and the first outer annular wall is disposed at the radial outer edge of the first annular plate. The gap between the first inner annular wall and the first outer annular wall forms the first annular groove. The first connecting portion is disposed on the radially outer side of the first outer ring wall, or the first connecting portion is disposed on the radially inner side of the first inner ring wall.
8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, wherein, The at least one bracket includes a second bracket, the second bracket includes a second annular portion and a second connecting portion connected to the second annular portion, the receiving coil is disposed in the second annular portion, and the second connecting portion is connected to the rear cover.
9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, wherein, The back cover includes a core, an outer ring structure, and multiple support arms. The outer ring structure surrounds the circumferential outer side of the core, and the multiple support arms are radially distributed along the circumference of the core. The support arms connect the core and the outer ring structure, and the second annular portion is disposed on the side of the core facing the back plate.
10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The second annular portion has a second annular groove, which is open to one side of the rear plate, and the receiving coil is housed in the second annular groove.
11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, The second annular portion includes a second annular plate, a second inner annular wall, and a second outer annular wall. The second inner annular wall is disposed at the radial inner edge of the second annular plate, and the second outer annular wall is disposed at the radial outer edge of the second annular plate. The gap between the second inner annular wall and the second outer annular wall forms the second annular groove. The second connecting portion is disposed on the radially outer side of the second outer ring wall, or the second connecting portion is disposed on the radially inner side of the second inner ring wall.
12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, wherein, The transmitting module also includes a transmitting circuit board, and the transmitting coil is electrically connected to the transmitting circuit board; The transmitting circuit board is located on the side of the rear plate away from the clothing processing drum; Alternatively, the at least one bracket may include a first bracket on which the transmitting coil and the transmitting circuit board are integrated.
13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, wherein, The receiving module further includes a receiving circuit board, and the receiving coil is electrically connected to the receiving circuit board; The garment processing device includes a conical cap, one end of which is connected to the rear cover near the side of the cylinder body, and the receiving circuit board is disposed inside the conical cap; The garment processing device includes a lifting rib that protrudes radially from the circumferential inner wall of the garment processing cylinder, and the receiving circuit board is disposed within the lifting rib. Alternatively, the at least one bracket may include a second bracket, on which the receiving coil and the receiving circuit board are integrated.
14. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-13, wherein, The garment processing device includes a housing, a garment processing tube disposed inside the housing, and a receiving coil disposed on the circumferential outer side of the garment processing tube. The transmitting coil is disposed inside the housing; Alternatively, the garment processing device includes a base located at the bottom of the housing, the base having a drying tunnel communicating with the garment processing chamber, and the transmitting coil located on the side of the base facing the garment processing cylinder.
15. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-14, wherein, The garment processing equipment includes a detection unit disposed inside the garment processing cylinder, which is used to detect the electrical conductivity of the garments in the garment processing chamber. The receiving module is electrically connected to the detection unit.
16. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 15, wherein, The garment processing device includes a lifting rib that protrudes radially from the circumferential inner wall of the garment processing cylinder. The detection unit includes a detection electrode and a detection circuit that are electrically connected to each other. The detection electrode is disposed on the outer surface of the lifting rib, and the detection circuit is disposed inside the lifting rib. The detection circuit is electrically connected to the receiving module.
17. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The transmitting module includes a transmitting circuit board, and the transmitting coil is electrically connected to the transmitting circuit board; the receiving module includes a receiving circuit board, and the receiving coil is electrically connected to the receiving circuit board.
18. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein, The transmitting circuit board and the transmitting coil are spaced apart and connected by a first connecting line, the length of which is less than 50mm.
19. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein, The garment processing device includes a rear cover, which covers the rear surface of the rear plate and together with the rear plate defines an air supply channel. The rear plate has an air outlet, and the airflow in the air supply channel flows through the air outlet to the garment processing chamber. The transmitting circuit board is disposed on the part of the rear plate not covered by the rear cover.
20. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein, The garment processing equipment includes a voltage conversion module for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), and the transmitting circuit board is integrated on the voltage conversion module.
21. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein, The receiving circuit board and the receiving coil are spaced apart and connected by a second connecting line, the length of which is less than 50mm.
22. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein, The back cover includes a core, support arms, and an outer ring structure. The outer ring structure surrounds the circumferential outer side of the core. A plurality of support arms are radially distributed along the circumference of the core. The support arms connect the core and the outer ring structure. The receiving circuit board is disposed on the side of the support arm away from the clothing processing cavity.
23. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein, The garment processing device includes a second bracket, on which the receiving coil and the receiving circuit board are integrated. The second bracket includes a second annular portion, a second connecting portion, and an extension structure. The second connecting portion and the extension structure are respectively connected to the second annular portion. The receiving coil is disposed in the second annular portion. The second connecting portion is connected to the rear cover. The extension structure is disposed on the side of the support arm away from the garment processing cavity. The receiving circuit board is disposed in the extension structure.
24. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 17, wherein, The transmitting coil, the receiving coil, and the clothing processing tube are arranged coaxially.
25. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the transmitting coil and the receiving coil has a ring structure.
26. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 25, wherein, The garment processing device includes a housing, and the garment processing tube is disposed inside the housing. The garment processing tube includes a tube body and a rear cover. The rear cover is disposed at the rear end of the tube body. The transmitting coil is disposed directly or indirectly in the housing, and the receiving coil is disposed in the rear cover or the tube body.
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