Drying module and laundry treatment apparatus

Abstract

A drying module and a laundry treatment apparatus. The drying module comprises a moisture-absorption and dehumidification member, an air circulation member, and a drying air duct. The moisture-absorption and dehumidification member and the air circulation member are both installed within the drying air duct. The drying module further comprises a driving assembly. The driving assembly comprises a driving member and an output member. One end of the output member is drivingly connected to the driving member, and the other end of the output member is connected to the moisture-absorption and dehumidification member and the air circulation member.

Description

Drying modules and garment processing equipment Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This disclosure claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202422946279.4, filed on November 29, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure pertains to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, relates to a drying module and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0003] Clothing processing equipment is a type of equipment used to perform various processing operations on clothing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a drying module and a clothing processing device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of this disclosure, a drying module is provided, including a moisture absorption and dehumidification component, an air circulation component, and a drying duct, wherein the moisture absorption and dehumidification component and the air circulation component are both installed in the drying duct; the drying module further includes a driving assembly, which includes a driving component and an output component, one end of the output component being drivenly connected to the driving component, and the other end of the output component being connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification component and the air circulation component.

[0006] In some embodiments, the output component includes a first output shaft and a second output shaft, the first output shaft being driven to be connected to a moisture absorption and dehumidification component, and the second output shaft being driven to be connected to an air circulation component.

[0007] In some embodiments, the drying module further includes a transmission component, which is driven to connect between the first output shaft and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component.

[0008] In some embodiments, the transmission component includes a transmission wheel and a transmission belt, with the transmission wheel sleeved on the first output shaft; the moisture absorption and dehumidification component includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification body and a drive shaft for driving the moisture absorption and dehumidification body to rotate, with the transmission belt sleeved on the outer ring of the transmission wheel and the drive shaft.

[0009] In some embodiments, the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying element is coaxial with the drive shaft and perpendicular to the direction of gravity.

[0010] In some embodiments, both the drive unit and the first output shaft are located outside the drying duct; the drying duct has an opening, and a portion of the transmission belt passes through the opening into the drying duct.

[0011] In some embodiments, a sealing member is installed in the opening to block the opening; the sealing member has two through holes spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the drive shaft axis, and the transmission belt enters and exits the drying air duct through the two through holes.

[0012] In some embodiments, a sealing structure is provided on the inner wall surface of the through-hole, and the sealing structure is interference-fitted with the transmission belt.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first output shaft is located on the side of the second output shaft closer to the drive shaft.

[0014] In some embodiments, the axis of the first output shaft is parallel to the axis of the drive shaft.

[0015] In some embodiments, the air circulation component is an impeller, which is sleeved and mounted on the second output shaft.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first output shaft and the second output shaft are coaxial and arranged opposite to each other.

[0017] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a garment processing apparatus is provided, including the drying module described above. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the drying module provided in an embodiment of this disclosure from one view.

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the drying module provided in an embodiment of this disclosure from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying module after the transmission belt is hidden in the embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 4 is a top view of the drying module provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of point A in Figure 3;

[0024] Figure 6 is a simplified top view of the drying module provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of point B in Figure 3;

[0026] Figure 8 is a simplified front view of the drying air duct and sealing component assembled according to an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of point C in Figure 8;

[0028] Reference numerals: 100, moisture absorption and dehumidification component; 110, moisture absorption and dehumidification body; 120, drive shaft; 130, mounting housing; 200, air circulation component; 300, drying air duct; 310, opening; 400, base; 500, drive assembly; 510, drive component; 520, output component; 521, first output shaft; 522, second output shaft; 600, transmission component; 610, transmission wheel; 620, transmission belt; 700, sealing component; 710, through-hole; 720, sealing structure. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this disclosure clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other element. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] It should be understood that the terms “length”, “width”, “up”, “down”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “top”, “bottom”, “inner”, “outer”, etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] A garment processing device is a machine used to perform various processing operations on garments. In related technologies, garment processing equipment includes a drying module, which comprises an impeller, a moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component, a drying duct, a first drive motor, and a second drive motor. The impeller is installed inside the drying duct and can rotate within it to circulate air. The moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component is also installed inside the drying duct and operates within it to absorb moisture. The first drive motor is driven by the impeller, and the second drive motor is driven by the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component. However, this driving method requires two drive motors, which occupies considerable space.

[0034] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a drying module, the drying module including a moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100, an air circulation component 200, and a drying air duct 300, the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 and the air circulation component 200 are both installed in the drying air duct 300; the drying module also includes a drive assembly 500, the drive assembly 500 including a drive component 510 and an output component 520, one end of the output component 520 is drivenly connected to the drive component 510, and the other end of the output component 520 is connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 and the air circulation component 200.

[0035] In this embodiment, the drying module is used in clothing processing equipment, such as a clothes dryer. The drying module also includes a base 400, and a drying duct 300 is disposed on the base 400 and constructed of metal (such as galvanized steel sheet) or plastic. Its shape and size can be determined according to the actual needs of the drying module, and are not limited herein. The air circulation component 200 can be an impeller or a fan and can rotate within the drying duct 300 to drive airflow within the drying duct 300. Some components of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 can rotate within the drying duct 300 and can absorb moisture. The drive component 510 is a drive motor; the output component 520 can be a single output shaft mounted on the drive component 510 and can rotate under the drive of the drive component 510. Both the air circulation component 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 are drivenly connected to the output shaft.

[0036] In this disclosure, the drive unit 510 is simultaneously connected to the air circulation unit 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification unit 100 via the output unit 520. This means that the two key components can be driven by a single drive assembly 500. This design reduces the number of drive motors, which not only helps to make the overall structure of the drying module more compact, thereby reducing the size of the drying module in the width, length, or height directions, but also leaves space for other components, effectively improving the space utilization efficiency of the drying module; it also helps to reduce costs. In addition, the air circulation unit 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification unit 100 are driven by the same drive assembly 500, which makes the rotation of the air circulation unit 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification unit 100 more synchronized and coordinated, improving the synergy of the drying module.

[0037] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the output component 520 includes a first output shaft 521 and a second output shaft 522. The first output shaft 521 is driven to be connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100, and the second output shaft 522 is driven to be connected to the air circulation component 200.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 may be located on the same side of the drive member 510 at the same time; in other embodiments, the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 may also be located on opposite sides of the drive member 510.

[0039] When one of the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 fails, the other can still work normally, thus avoiding the complete paralysis of the entire drying module and effectively enhancing the reliability of the drying module. At the same time, the dual output shaft structure design also facilitates the separate maintenance and disassembly of the air circulation component 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100, improving the convenience of maintenance and disassembly operations.

[0040] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the drying module further includes a transmission component 600, which is driven to connect between the first output shaft 521 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100.

[0041] In this embodiment, the transmission component 600 can be a gear transmission structure, a belt transmission structure, or a chain transmission structure. On one hand, the transmission component 600, as an intermediate link connecting the first output shaft 521 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100, can optimize the power transmission path. In some embodiments, by employing a suitable belt transmission structure and rationally selecting the type of belt (such as a synchronous belt) and tension, energy loss during power transmission can be reduced, and the power generated by the drive component 510 can be efficiently transmitted to the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100, thereby improving the energy utilization rate of the entire drying module. On the other hand, when the rotational speed or torque of the first output shaft 521 may fluctuate, the transmission component 600 can play a buffering and stabilizing role, making the operation of the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 more stable. Furthermore, during the operation of the drying module, if the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 encounters a sudden overload, the transmission component 600 can also provide a certain degree of protection, preventing the drive component 510 from being damaged due to overload and reducing the possibility of deformation or other damage to the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 due to excessive torque.

[0042] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the transmission member 600 includes a transmission wheel 610 and a transmission belt 620, with the transmission wheel 610 sleeved on the first output shaft 521; the moisture absorption and dehumidification member 100 includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification body 110 and a drive shaft 120 for driving the moisture absorption and dehumidification body 110 to rotate, with the transmission belt 620 sleeved on the outer ring of the transmission wheel 610 and the drive shaft 120.

[0043] In this embodiment, the transmission wheel 610 is coaxial with the first output shaft 521 and is fixedly sleeved on the first output shaft 521; in other embodiments, the transmission wheel 610 may also be integrally formed with the first output shaft 521.

[0044] The desiccant / dehumidifier 100 is a desiccant disc structure. The desiccant disc itself is the desiccant / dehumidifier body 110. This disc can be a honeycomb or corrugated disc carrying a desiccant, capable of adsorbing and desorbing absorbed moisture to achieve repeated desorption and regeneration. The desiccant disc includes an inorganic / organic fiber carrier (such as ceramics, glass fibers, metal-organic frameworks, covalent-organic frameworks, cordierite, etc.). The fiber carrier is coated with a desiccant such as a molecular sieve, which is evenly distributed between and on the surface of the fiber carrier to achieve the adsorption of moisture in the airflow. Hygroscopic agents can be materials with hygroscopic properties such as zeolite, modified / synthetic zeolite, molecular sieves (including but not limited to single crystal molecular sieves or mixed crystal molecular sieves such as type A molecular sieve, type X / Y molecular sieve, ZSM molecular sieve, Beta molecular sieve, etc.), polymeric hygroscopic agents, alkali metal aluminosilicates (13X molecular sieve), lithium chloride, silica gel, modified silica gel, activated alumina, etc.

[0045] Meanwhile, the drive shaft 120 is coaxial with and fixedly connected to the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 to drive the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 to rotate. In other embodiments, the transmission belt 620 can also be replaced by a transmission chain, which is sleeved on the outer ring of the transmission wheel 610 and the drive shaft 120.

[0046] In addition, the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 also includes a mounting shell 130, which is divided into an adsorption zone (or moisture absorption zone) and a regeneration zone (or desorption zone). The moisture absorption and dehumidification body 110 is disposed in the mounting shell 130, as long as the moisture absorption and dehumidification body 110 can perform the function of moisture absorption and dehumidification.

[0047] The shape of the mounting shell 130 can be designed according to actual working conditions, as long as it includes at least two functional areas: a moisture absorption area and a regeneration area. The shape of each functional area can also be designed according to actual needs, such as square, triangle, circle, or fan shape, as long as the moisture absorption area and the regeneration area are isolated from each other. In some embodiments, a fan shape can make more efficient and reasonable use of space.

[0048] The shape of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 is not limited in this disclosure. It can be a triangle, a square or other polygon, or a disc shape. The disc-shaped moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 design allows the disc to circulate between the moisture-absorbing zone and the regeneration zone. The part of the disc that moves to the moisture-absorbing zone absorbs moisture from the air. Then, the part of the disc that has absorbed moisture moves to the regeneration zone to desorb the moisture. After desorption, the part of the disc moves back to the moisture-absorbing zone to absorb moisture. This cycle is repeated to remove moisture from the air, thereby achieving the effect of moisture absorption and dehumidification.

[0049] During the operation of the drying module, the air in the drying duct 300 absorbs moisture through the rotating moisture-absorbing and desiccant 110 within the drying duct 300. Compared to a stationary moisture-absorbing and desiccant 110, the rotating moisture-absorbing and desiccant 110 not only increases the contact area between the moisture-absorbing and desiccant 110 and the air, thereby improving the moisture absorption efficiency, but also allows the absorbed moisture to gradually accumulate within the moisture-absorbing and desiccant 110 during the moisture absorption and desiccant process. The rotation promotes better diffusion of moisture within the moisture-absorbing and desiccant 110, avoiding localized saturation while other parts are not fully utilized, thus ensuring the effective performance of the overall performance of the moisture-absorbing and desiccant 110.

[0050] The transmission belt 620 not only absorbs and buffers the impact and vibration caused by the start-up, stop, or load changes of the drive component 510, effectively reducing the impact of such impact on the drive shaft 120 and the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110, thus protecting the drive shaft 120 and the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110; it also facilitates installation and maintenance. Furthermore, by changing the size of the transmission wheel 610 or the position of the transmission belt 620 on the transmission wheel 610, the rotational speed of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 can be adjusted; and when the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 experiences excessive resistance (such as when the internal pulley is jammed by foreign objects), the transmission belt 620 may slip; this slippage prevents damage to the drive component 510 and other transmission components due to overload, thus protecting the components.

[0051] Referring to Figures 1 to 5, in one embodiment, the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 is coaxial with the drive shaft 120 and perpendicular to the direction of gravity. This design allows the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 to be vertically installed within the drying duct 300, which helps to increase the contact area between the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110 and the air within the drying duct 300, thereby effectively improving the moisture absorption efficiency of the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body 110.

[0052] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the drive member 510 and the first output shaft 521 are both located outside the drying air duct 300; the drying air duct 300 is provided with an opening 310, and part of the structure of the transmission belt 620 passes through the opening 310 into the drying air duct 300.

[0053] By placing the drive unit 510 and the first output shaft 521 outside the drying duct 300, it is ensured that the drive unit 510 and the first output shaft 521 operate under normal temperature conditions, avoiding direct impact from the high temperature inside the drying duct 300, thus effectively extending their service life. Simultaneously, by allowing part of the transmission belt 620 to pass through the opening 310 into the drying duct 300, not only can the transmission belt 620 be kept dry, thus ensuring its frictional performance and elasticity and extending its service life, but it can also make the drying module more compact to a certain extent, reducing its overall size.

[0054] Referring to Figures 1 and 7 to 9, in one embodiment, a sealing member 700 is installed in the opening 310 to block the opening 310; the sealing member 700 is provided with two through holes 710 spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the drive shaft 120, and the transmission belt 620 enters and exits the drying air duct 300 through the two through holes 710.

[0055] In this embodiment, the drying duct 300 is a closed duct; the line connecting the two through-holes 710 is parallel to the direction of gravity. The sealing element 700 not only controls heat loss within the drying duct 300 to a low level, thereby saving energy and ensuring drying effect, but also effectively prevents external dust, moisture, and other impurities from entering the drying duct 300, ensuring cleanliness within the drying duct 300. Furthermore, the two through-holes 710, spaced apart along a direction perpendicular to the drive shaft 120 axial direction, can position and guide the transmission belt 620, limiting its deviation and ensuring it enters and exits the drying duct 300 along a predetermined path, thus ensuring normal operation of the transmission belt 620.

[0056] Referring to Figures 1 and 7 to 9, in one embodiment, a sealing structure 720 is provided on the inner wall surface of the through-hole 710, and the sealing structure 720 is interference-fitted with the transmission belt 620.

[0057] In this embodiment, the sealing structure 720 can be a gasket, brush, or rubber curtain, etc.; the through-hole 710 has multiple inner wall surfaces, and the sealing structure 720 is fixedly installed or integrally formed on each of the multiple inner wall surfaces. The sealing structure 720 enhances the sealing effect of the drying duct 300, which not only controls the heat loss in the drying duct 300 to a lower level, thereby saving energy and ensuring the drying effect, but also effectively prevents external dust, moisture and other impurities from entering the drying duct 300, ensuring the cleanliness of the drying duct 300.

[0058] Referring to Figures 1 and 7 to 9, in one embodiment, the sealing member 700 is detachably mounted on the drying duct 300. In this embodiment, the sealing member 700 can be detachably mounted on the drying duct 300 by means of magnetic attraction, plug-in connection, screw connection, or snap-fit.

[0059] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the first output shaft 521 is located on the side of the second output shaft 522 closer to the drive shaft 120. This design shortens the transmission path of the drive belt 620, thereby reducing the length of the drive belt 620, which helps to reduce costs, improve transmission efficiency, and make the drying module more compact.

[0060] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the axis of the first output shaft 521 is parallel to the axis of the drive shaft 120. This design not only further shortens the transmission path of the drive belt 620, but also ensures high efficiency in power transmission and guarantees the accuracy and stability of the transmission.

[0061] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the air circulation component 200 is an impeller, which is sleeved and mounted on the second output shaft 522.

[0062] In this embodiment, the impeller can be fixedly mounted on the second output shaft 522 using a key connection, interference fit, bearing, or coupling. This design not only improves the rotational stability of the air circulation component 200 but also reduces additional connecting parts and complex transmission structures, making the drying module more compact. In other embodiments, the air circulation component 200 can also be a fan, and it can be driven to the second output shaft 522 using a gear drive, belt drive, or chain drive structure.

[0063] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 are coaxial and arranged opposite to each other.

[0064] The above design not only enables the drive assembly 500 to achieve bidirectional power output within a relatively small axial space, but also provides a more compact layout compared to non-coaxial dual-output shaft designs. This reduces the lateral space occupied by the drive assembly 500 in the drying module, facilitating the miniaturization of the drying module. Simultaneously, this coaxial and opposite-position dual-output shaft structure provides relatively symmetrical power output, achieving torque balance and thus improving the stability and reliability of the air circulation component 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100.

[0065] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 rotate independently of each other.

[0066] In this embodiment, the drive unit 510 can be a dual-shaft permanent magnet synchronous motor. This type of motor has two shaft extensions as output shafts and typically contains a rotor and a stator. For motor control, advanced independent control technologies are employed, such as dual-vector control or multi-degree-of-freedom control methods. By setting multiple independent control windings on the motor stator windings or using a complex inverter topology, the magnetic fields and currents corresponding to the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 can be independently controlled, thereby making the rotation of the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 independent of each other. In other embodiments, the drive unit 510 can also be a dual-output-shaft brushless DC motor or a dual-output-shaft switched reluctance motor.

[0067] Because the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 can rotate independently, the drying module can operate in multiple modes. For example, in some cases, only the air circulation component 200 needs to be operated while the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 remains stationary; in other cases, only the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 needs to be operated while the air circulation component 200 remains stationary. The first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522, used in conjunction, can adjust the operating mode of the drying module according to actual usage requirements, thereby meeting the diverse needs of users.

[0068] Referring to Figures 1 to 6, in one embodiment, the drive unit 510 is a dual-rotor motor, with the first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 respectively connected to a rotor.

[0069] In this embodiment, the dual-rotor motor typically consists of a stator and two rotors, inner and outer. The two rotors are located inside and outside the stator, respectively, forming a nested structure, and can rotate independently during operation. The working principle of the dual-rotor motor is based on the interaction of magnetic fields. The two rotors are each controlled by an independent magnetic field, and greater torque and power are generated through the interaction between the magnetic fields. The first output shaft 521 and the second output shaft 522 are respectively provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the two rotors, and can be connected by interference fit, key connection, or flange connection.

[0070] The dual-rotor motor can be connected to both the air circulation component 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 simultaneously, which not only reduces the number of drive motors, but also allows the speed and direction of rotation of the air circulation component 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 to change freely without affecting each other, thus meeting different usage requirements.

[0071] Referring to Figures 1 to 9, according to another aspect of this disclosure, embodiments of this disclosure also provide a garment processing device, which includes the drying module described above.

[0072] In this embodiment, the clothing processing device is a dryer. In this disclosure, the drive unit 510 is simultaneously connected to the air circulation unit 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification unit 100 via the output unit 520. This means that a single drive assembly 500 can drive both key components. This design reduces the number of drive motors, which not only helps to make the overall structure of the clothing processing device more compact, thereby reducing the size of the drying module in the width, length, or height directions, but also reserves space for other components, effectively improving the space utilization efficiency of the drying module.

[0073] In summary, implementing the drying module and clothing processing equipment provided in this embodiment has at least the following beneficial technical effects: In this disclosure, the drive component 510 is simultaneously connected to the air circulation component 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 via the output component 520. This means that the two key components can be driven by a single drive assembly 500. This design reduces the number of drive motors, which not only helps to make the overall structure of the drying module more compact, thereby reducing the size of the drying module in the width, length, or height directions, but also allows space to be reserved for other components, effectively improving the space utilization efficiency of the drying module; it also helps to reduce costs. In addition, the air circulation component 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 are driven by the same drive assembly 500, which makes the rotation of the air circulation component 200 and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component 100 more synchronized and coordinated, improving the synergy of the drying module.

[0074] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this disclosure and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A drying module, comprising a moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component (100), an air circulation component (200), and a drying duct (300), wherein the moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying component (100) and the air circulation component (200) are both installed within the drying duct (300); characterized in that, The drying module further includes a drive assembly (500), which includes a drive component (510) and an output component (520). One end of the output component (520) is drivenly connected to the drive component (510), and the other end of the output component (520) is connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification component (100) and the air circulation component (200).

2. The drying module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output component (520) includes a first output shaft (521) and a second output shaft (522). The first output shaft (521) is driven to be connected to the moisture absorption and dehumidification component (100), and the second output shaft (522) is driven to be connected to the air circulation component (200).

3. The drying module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying module also includes a transmission component (600), which is driven to connect between the first output shaft (521) and the moisture absorption and dehumidification component (100).

4. The drying module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission component (600) includes a transmission wheel (610) and a transmission belt (620), the transmission wheel (610) being sleeved on the first output shaft (521); the moisture absorption and dehumidification component (100) includes a moisture absorption and dehumidification body (110) and a drive shaft (120) for driving the moisture absorption and dehumidification body (110) to rotate, the transmission belt (620) being sleeved on the outer ring of the transmission wheel (610) and the drive shaft (120).

5. The drying module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The moisture-absorbing and dehumidifying body (110) is coaxial with the drive shaft (120) and perpendicular to the direction of gravity.

6. The drying module according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The drive unit (510) and the first output shaft (521) are both located outside the drying air duct (300); the drying air duct (300) is provided with an opening (310), and part of the structure of the transmission belt (620) passes through the opening (310) into the drying air duct (300).

7. The drying module according to claim 6, characterized in that, A sealing element (700) is installed in the opening (310) to block the opening (310); the sealing element (700) is provided with two through holes (710) spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the drive shaft (120), and the transmission belt (620) enters and exits the drying air duct (300) through the two through holes (710).

8. The drying module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the through-hole (710) is provided with a sealing structure (720), and the sealing structure (720) is interference-fitted with the transmission belt (620).

9. The drying module according to any one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that, The first output shaft (521) is located on the side of the second output shaft (522) near the drive shaft (120).

10. The drying module according to claim 9, characterized in that, The axis of the first output shaft (521) is parallel to the axis of the drive shaft (120).

11. The drying module according to any one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that, The air circulation component (200) is an impeller, which is sleeved and installed on the second output shaft (522).

12. The drying module according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first output shaft (521) and the second output shaft (522) are coaxial and opposite to each other.

13. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the drying module according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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