Laundry treatment device and control method therefor

Abstract

Provided are a laundry treatment device and a control method therefor. The laundry treatment device comprises an enclosure (1), a laundry drum (2) and a wireless power transmission assembly (3). The laundry drum is rotatably arranged in the enclosure. The wireless power transmission assembly comprises a transmitting portion (31) and a receiving portion (32), the transmitting portion being arranged outside the laundry drum, and the receiving portion being arranged on the laundry drum and rotating with the laundry drum. When the laundry drum rotates to a preset position, the receiving portion is positioned corresponding to the transmitting portion, and the receiving portion and the transmitting portion inductively couple to transfer electric power, so as to achieve wireless transmission of electric energy, thereby supplying power to the laundry drum.

Description

Clothing processing equipment and its control method

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510230055.X, filed on February 27, 2025, entitled "Clothing Processing Equipment and Control Method Thereof"; Chinese Patent Application No. 202510230905.6, filed on February 27, 2025, entitled "Clothing Processing Equipment"; and Chinese Patent Application No. 202510231953.7, filed on February 27, 2025, entitled "Clothing Processing Equipment", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a clothing processing device and its control method. Background Technology

[0003] Existing clothing processing equipment with drying functions has brought great convenience to people's daily lives. It can quickly and easily dry washed clothes, reducing the time spent air-drying clothes.

[0004] Currently, most dryers determine dryness by placing a humidity sensor on the front support of the dryer, which judges the degree of dryness by the contact of wet clothes. However, because the sensor is relatively far from the clothes in the drum, misjudgments often occur due to the probability of contact. Therefore, it is urgent to place the humidity sensor inside the drum, where it is easier to contact the clothes. However, most products on the market do not have power supply inside the drum. Due to the rotation of the drum, it is difficult to provide power inside the drum via wired conduction. Therefore, to place the humidity sensor or other electrical components inside the drum, an effective method of power supply inside the drum must be provided. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a garment processing device and its control method.

[0006] The first aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, comprising:

[0007] Box;

[0008] A clothes-holding tube is rotatably mounted inside the box.

[0009] A wireless transmission component includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is located outside the clothes container, and the receiver is located on the clothes container and rotates with it. When the clothes container rotates to a preset position, the receiver corresponds to the transmitter, and the receiver and transmitter transmit electrical energy inductively.

[0010] The garment processing equipment provided in this application incorporates a wireless power transmission component, comprising a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is mounted on the housing, i.e., on a relatively stationary component, thus generating a magnetic field by supplying power to the transmitter. The receiver is mounted on the garment drum, i.e., on a relatively moving component. During the rotation of the garment drum, the receiver rotates with it. When the garment drum reaches a preset position, the receiver aligns with the transmitter, placing it within the magnetic field generated by the energized transmitter. The receiver then generates current through electromagnetic induction, thereby achieving wireless power transmission. This achieves the purpose of supplying power to the clothes-holding drum. Furthermore, during the operation of the clothing processing equipment, the transmitting unit does not continuously correspond to the receiving unit. Instead, the receiving unit only corresponds to the transmitting unit when the clothes-holding drum rotates to a preset position. When the receiving unit and the transmitting unit correspond, electrical energy can be transmitted. In other words, the transmitting unit and the receiving unit do not correspond at all times, but only for a short period of time. With this setting, the purpose of electrical energy transmission can be achieved using a smaller transmitting unit and the receiving unit, which helps to reduce the cost of the transmitting unit and the receiving unit and makes the layout of the transmitting unit and the receiving unit on the cabinet and the clothes-holding drum more flexible and convenient.

[0011] A second aspect of this application provides a garment processing device, comprising:

[0012] Clothes container;

[0013] A belt is fitted around the outside of the clothes-holding tube, and the belt is equipped with conductive components;

[0014] An energy supply device, located outside the clothes container, is used to provide electrical or magnetic energy to the conductive component so that the conductive component becomes energized.

[0015] The driving component drives the clothes-holding tube to rotate via the belt;

[0016] The clothes container is equipped with an electrical energy receiving component, and the conductive component is electrically connected to the electrical energy receiving component to transmit electrical energy to the electrical energy receiving component.

[0017] A third aspect of this application provides a control method for a garment processing device. The garment processing device includes a garment collecting tube, a detection element, a receiving unit, and a transmitting unit. The receiving unit is disposed on the garment collecting tube and rotates with the garment collecting tube. The transmitting unit is disposed outside the garment collecting tube. The detection element is used to detect parameters during the rotation of the garment collecting tube. The control method includes:

[0018] Obtain the parameters for the detection of the test piece;

[0019] Based on the parameters, stop the clothes-holding tube at a target position that aligns the receiving part with the transmitting part;

[0020] The clothes-holding tube is stopped for a preset time to enable the receiving unit and the transmitting unit to transmit electrical energy inductively.

[0021] A fourth aspect of this application provides a control method for a garment processing device, the garment processing device including a garment collecting tube, a receiving part, and a transmitting part, the receiving part being disposed on the garment collecting tube and rotating with the garment collecting tube, and the transmitting part being disposed outside the garment collecting tube, the control method comprising:

[0022] The clothes container is controlled to rotate intermittently at a low speed during rotation, so that the receiving part and the transmitting part can transmit electrical energy inductively during the low-speed rotation of the clothes container. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the garment processing equipment shown in Figure 1;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing device according to another embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the garment processing equipment shown in Figure 3;

[0029] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing device according to another embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing device according to another embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the clothing processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the garment collection tube of the garment processing equipment shown in Figure 7;

[0033] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 10 is a partial side view of the clothing processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 11 is a partial exploded structural diagram of the clothing processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the lifting ribs of the clothing processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the receiving and transmitting parts of the clothing processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 14 is a partial exploded structural diagram of the clothing processing device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 15 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clothes-holding tube, belt and drive wheel after assembly as shown in Figure 14.

[0040] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the clothes-holding tube, belt and drive wheel after assembly as shown in Figure 15.

[0041] Figure 17 is a side view of the assembled clothes-holding tube, belt and drive wheel shown in Figure 15.

[0042] Figure 18 is an enlarged structural diagram of part A in Figure 17;

[0043] Figure 19 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the belt shown in Figure 14;

[0044] Figure 20 is an enlarged structural diagram of part B in Figure 19;

[0045] Figure 21 is a schematic flowchart of the control method of the clothing processing equipment according to an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 22 is a schematic flowchart of the control method of the clothing processing equipment according to another embodiment of this application.

[0047] The components include: 1. Cabinet; 11. Cabinet base; 12. Cabinet top plate; 13. Cabinet side plate; 14. Cabinet rear plate; 2. Clothes container; 20. Clothes processing chamber; 21. Container body; 22. Container bottom; 23. Installation notch; 24. Conductive contact area; 25. Lifting rib mounting position; 26. Annular flange; 3. Wireless power transmission component; 31. Transmitter; 32. Receiver; 4. Electrical components; 5. Lifting rib; 51. Receiving groove; 6. Support shaft; 7. Front support; 8. Belt; 81. Power transmission line; 82. Conductive contact; 9. Drive wheel; 10. Support wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the solution of this application will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0049] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application, but this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0050] Referring to Figures 1 to 13, some embodiments of this application provide a garment processing device, including a housing 1, a garment container 2, and a wireless power transmission component 3.

[0051] The garment processing equipment includes a drying function and can be used to dry clothes. For example, the garment processing equipment can be a dryer or a washer-dryer combo. A dryer is a device with a drying function, while a washer-dryer combo is a device that integrates both drying and washing functions.

[0052] The clothes drum 2 is rotatably installed inside the box body 1. The inner cavity of the clothes drum 2 can be used to place and dry clothes. The clothes drum 2 can rotate relative to the box body 1. During the rotation of the clothes drum 2, the clothes continuously change their posture in the inner cavity of the clothes drum 2, thereby achieving the purpose of drying clothes evenly and quickly.

[0053] The wireless transmission component includes a transmitter 31 and a receiver 32. The transmitter 31 is located outside the clothes container 2, and the receiver 32 is located on the clothes container 2 and rotates with the clothes container 2. When the clothes container 2 rotates to a preset position, the receiver 32 corresponds to the transmitter 31, and the receiver 32 and the transmitter 31 transmit electrical energy inductively.

[0054] It is understandable that the transmitter 31 is located outside the clothes container 2, so that the transmitter 31 does not rotate with the clothes container 2. For example, the transmitter 31 can be located on the box 1. Of course, the transmitter 31 can also be located on other relatively stationary parts, such as the door or the front support. Therefore, the transmitter 31 can be powered by wired conduction. Powering the transmitter 31 can generate a magnetic field. The receiver 32 is located on the clothes container 2, that is, the receiver 32 is located on a relatively moving part. During the rotation of the clothes container 2, the receiver 32 rotates with the clothes container 2. Therefore, it is difficult to power the receiver 32 by wired conduction. Here, electromagnetic induction is used to realize the wireless transmission of electrical energy. Electromagnetic induction refers to the phenomenon of generating current through changes in magnetic field. When the clothes container 2 rotates to the preset position, the receiving unit 32 corresponds to the transmitting unit 31. At this time, the receiving unit 32 is located in the magnetic field generated by the transmitting unit 31 when it is energized. The receiving unit 32 generates current through electromagnetic induction, thereby realizing the wireless transmission of electrical energy and thus achieving the purpose of supplying power to the clothes container 2.

[0055] The clothing processing device provided in this application embodiment does not continuously correspond to the receiving unit 32 during operation. Instead, the receiving unit 32 only corresponds to the transmitting unit 31 when the clothes drum 2 rotates to a preset position. When the receiving unit 32 corresponds to the transmitting unit 31, electrical energy can be transmitted. In other words, the transmitting unit 31 and the receiving unit 32 do not correspond at all times, but only for a short period of time. With this setting, the purpose of transmitting energy and / or signal transmission can be achieved by using a smaller size transmitting unit 31 and receiving unit 32, which helps to reduce the cost of the transmitting unit 31 and receiving unit 32 and makes the layout of the transmitting unit 31 and receiving unit 32 on the housing 1 and the clothes drum 2 more flexible and convenient.

[0056] With the above configuration, an electrical component 4 can be installed on the clothes drum 2. The receiving unit 32 is electrically connected to the electrical component 4, thereby enabling the electrical energy generated by the receiving unit 32 to power the electrical component 4. The electrical component 4 can be a humidity sensor or similar component. For example, the humidity sensor can be installed inside the clothes drum 2, allowing direct contact with the clothes inside. The humidity sensor can include two electrodes. When the clothes contact the two electrodes, the detection circuit is activated. Clothes with different levels of moisture have different resistance values; that is, the moisture level of the clothes is related to their conductivity. Based on the conductivity, the degree of drying of the clothes can be determined, thus achieving the detection of the degree of drying. Of course, the electrical component 4 is not limited to a humidity sensor; it can also be other types of sensors used to detect other parameters of the clothes inside the clothes drum 2, such as temperature, pressure, or color.

[0057] In addition, the aforementioned electrical component 4 can also be other components such as a heating component or a lighting component. Taking the heating component as an example, the heating component can be a graphene heating element, which is installed inside the clothes drum 2 and can directly contact the clothes inside the clothes drum 2 to assist in drying the clothes inside the clothes drum 2.

[0058] Understandably, the receiving unit 32 transmits electrical energy wirelessly and supplies power to the power-consuming component 4. Both the receiving unit 32 and the power-consuming component 4 rotate with the clothes drum 2, thus avoiding the problem of wire tangling caused by the rotation of the clothes drum 2.

[0059] It should be noted that the specific location of the electrical component 4 on the clothes drum 2 can be reasonably set according to actual needs. For example, the electrical component 4 can be set in the inner cavity of the clothes drum 2, for example, the electrical component 4 can be set on the inner wall of the clothes drum 2, or a lifting rib 5 can be set in the inner cavity of the clothes drum 2, and the electrical component 4 can be set on the outer surface or inside the lifting rib 5; the electrical component 4 can also be set on the outside of the clothes drum 2, for example, the electrical component 4 can be set on the outer wall of the clothes drum 2, etc. In addition, the electrical component 4 can also be set at the opening of the clothes drum 2, or on the bottom 22 of the clothes drum 2, etc., as needed.

[0060] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in addition to transmitting electrical energy, signal transmission can also be achieved through the principle of electromagnetic induction. That is, the receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31 can transmit electrical energy and / or signals through electromagnetic induction.

[0061] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 to 6, the lengths of the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 extending circumferentially along the clothes container 2 are both less than the circumferential length of the clothes container 2. In other words, both the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are partial coils, and neither of them surrounds the axis of the clothes container 2. That is to say, neither the receiving part 32 nor the transmitting part 31 is a ring coil arranged around the axis of the clothes container 2.

[0062] Compared to using a loop coil, this embodiment of the application uses a local coil, which can effectively reduce the size of the transmitter 31 and receiver 32, thus reducing costs and making the arrangement of the transmitter 31 and receiver 32 on the housing 1 and the clothes container 2 more flexible and convenient.

[0063] In specific implementations, both the transmitting part 31 and the receiving part 32 can be sheet-like. For example, the transmitting part 31 can be a straight sheet or an arc-shaped sheet, and the receiving part 32 can also be a straight sheet or an arc-shaped sheet. When the transmitting part 31 and / or the receiving part 32 adopts an arc-shaped sheet structure, it can be an arc-shaped sheet structure centered on the axis of the clothes-holding tube 2. Of course, the specific shape and structure of the transmitting part 31 and the receiving part 32 are not limited to the above-mentioned specific limitations and can be reasonably set according to actual conditions.

[0064] Furthermore, the positions of the transmitter 31 on the housing 1 and the receiver 32 on the clothes container 2 can be reasonably set according to actual conditions. For example, the receiver 32 can be set on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes container 2, on the bottom wall of the clothes container 2, or at the opening of the clothes container 2, and the transmitter 31 can be set at the corresponding position on the housing 1 according to the position of the receiver 32.

[0065] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the clothes container 2 includes a body 21, which can be a hollow cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. The axis of the body 21 can extend in the horizontal direction, and the front opening of the body 21 forms a clothing inlet. The clothes container 2 also includes a bottom 22, which covers the rear opening of the body 21.

[0066] In specific implementations, the receiving part 32 can be set on the outer wall of the cylinder body 21, or at the front opening of the cylinder body 21, or on the bottom 22 of the cylinder.

[0067] In some embodiments, as shown with reference to Figures 1, 3, 5 and 6, the clothes container 2 includes a body 21, a receiving part 32 disposed on the outer wall of the body 21, and a transmitting part 31 disposed on the side of the box 1 facing the body 21.

[0068] It is understandable that, in order to detect the dryness of clothes inside the clothes drum 2, a humidity sensor or other electrical component 4 can be installed inside the clothes drum 2. Specifically, the humidity sensor or other electrical component 4 can be installed on the inner wall of the drum body 21 of the clothes drum 2. Alternatively, if the clothes drum 2 has a lifting rib 5, the humidity sensor can be installed on the outer surface or inside the lifting rib 5, and the electrical energy generated by the receiving part 32 can be used to power the electrical component 4. In this embodiment, the receiving part 32 is installed on the outer wall of the drum body 21 so that the receiving part 32 and the humidity sensor or other electrical component 4 located inside the clothes drum 2 are relatively close, thereby facilitating convenient electrical connection between the receiving part 32 and the electrical component 4.

[0069] Furthermore, compared to the rear and front ends of the clothes container 2, the outer wall of the body 21 of the clothes container 2 has fewer structural components. The receiving part 32 is located on the outer wall of the body 21, and the transmitting part 31 is located on the periphery of the body 21, so as to avoid the problem of needing to avoid other structural components when arranging the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31.

[0070] It should be noted that, in order to improve the alignment accuracy of the transmitting part 31 and the receiving part 32, at least one of the transmitting part 31 and the receiving part 32 may extend a certain length along the circumference of the cylinder body 21. For example, the receiving part 32 may be configured as an arc-shaped structure extending along the circumference of the cylinder body 21.

[0071] Of course, the receiving part 32 is not limited to being disposed on the outer wall of the cylinder body 21, but can also be disposed on the bottom 22. In some embodiments, the clothes container 2 includes a cylinder body 21 and a bottom 22, the receiving part 32 is disposed on the outer wall of the bottom 22, and the transmitting part 31 is disposed on the side of the box body 1 facing the bottom 22.

[0072] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 to 4, the receiving part 32 is disposed on the outer wall of the tubular body 21, and the transmitting part 31 is located on the side of the receiving part 32 away from the tubular body 21 along the radial direction of the tubular body 21. During one rotation of the tubular body 2, the receiving part 32 is at least partially opposite to the transmitting part 31 along the radial direction of the tubular body 21, as indicated by the double-headed arrows in Figures 1 and 3. That is, the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are located on the same cross section perpendicular to the axis of the tubular body 2, and both the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are partial coils, neither of which is arranged around the circumference of the tubular body 21. When the tubular body 2 rotates to a preset position, the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are opposite to each other along the radial direction of the tubular body 21, so that the receiving part 32 is located within the magnetic field generated by the energized transmitting part 31, and the receiving part 32 generates current through electromagnetic induction.

[0073] It should be noted that, in order to ensure the effectiveness of electromagnetic induction, when the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are opposite each other in the radial direction of the cylinder body 21, a certain distance needs to be maintained between the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31.

[0074] In specific implementations, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the number of receiving parts 32 and transmitting parts 31 can both be one. When the clothes container 2 rotates to a preset position, the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are opposite each other along the radial direction of the container body 21. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the number of receiving parts 32 and transmitting parts 31 can also both be multiple. Multiple receiving parts 32 and multiple transmitting parts 31 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the container body 21, and when the clothes container 2 rotates to the preset position, multiple receiving parts 32 and multiple transmitting parts 31 correspond one-to-one. For example, the number of receiving parts 32 and transmitting parts 31 can both be two. The two receiving parts 32 are arranged opposite each other on the outer wall surface of the container body 21 along the radial direction of the container body 21, and correspondingly, the two transmitting parts 31 are arranged opposite each other on the periphery of the container body 21 along the radial direction of the container body 21.

[0075] It should be noted that the number of electrical components 4 can be one or more. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, there are two electrical components 4. The two electrical components 4 are respectively arranged inside the two lifting ribs 5. There are two receiving parts 32 and two transmitting parts 31. The two receiving parts 32 are arranged one-to-one with the two lifting ribs 5 and are electrically connected to the electrical components 4 located inside the lifting ribs 5 to supply power to the corresponding electrical components 4.

[0076] Of course, it is also possible to provide only one transmitting unit 31 and multiple receiving units 32, so that when the clothes container 2 rotates to different positions, different receiving units 32 can correspond to the transmitting unit 31. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide only one receiving unit 32 and multiple transmitting units 31, so that when the clothes container 2 rotates to different positions, the receiving unit 32 can correspond to the different transmitting units 31.

[0077] In some embodiments, referring to FIG6, the transmitting part 31 and the receiving part 32 are offset along the radial direction of the tube 21. During one revolution of the clothes-holding tube 2, the receiving part 32 is at least partially opposite to the transmitting part 31 along the axial direction of the tube 21, as indicated by the double-headed arrows in FIG6. That is, the transmitting part 31 and the receiving part 32 are not opposite each other along the radial direction of the tube 21, that is, the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are located on different sections perpendicular to the axis of the clothes-holding tube 2. When the clothes-holding tube 2 rotates to a preset position, the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are opposite each other along the axial direction of the tube 21. The projection of the receiving part 32 along the axial direction of the clothes-holding tube 2 and the projection of the transmitting part 31 along the axial direction of the clothes-holding tube 2 at least partially coincide, so that the receiving part 32 is located in the magnetic field generated by the energized transmitting part 31, and the receiving part 32 generates current through electromagnetic induction.

[0078] It should be noted that, in order to ensure the effectiveness of electromagnetic induction, when the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are opposite each other along the axial direction of the cylinder body 21, a certain distance needs to be maintained between the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31.

[0079] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 3 and 4, the receiving part 32 extends in the radial direction of the cylinder 21 away from the outer wall of the cylinder 21, and the transmitting part 31 extends in the radial direction of the cylinder 21 towards the outer wall of the cylinder 21. The transmitting part 31 and the receiving part 32 are staggered in the radial direction of the cylinder 21, or in other words, the transmitting part 31 and the receiving part 32 are spaced apart in the axial direction of the cylinder 21.

[0080] In other words, the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 extend in opposite directions along the radial direction of the cylinder body 21 toward each other, such that the extension end of the receiving part 32 extends along the radial direction of the cylinder body 21 to a position close to the housing 1, and the extension end of the transmitting part 31 extends along the radial direction of the cylinder body 21 to a position close to the outer wall of the cylinder body 21. This ensures that when the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 are opposite each other along the axial direction of the cylinder body 21, the projection of the receiving part 32 along the axial direction of the cylinder body 21 and the projection of the transmitting part 31 along the axial direction of the cylinder body 21 at least partially coincide.

[0081] It should be noted that, in order to ensure that the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 have a large corresponding area along the axial direction of the cylinder body 21, a support frame can be provided on the outer wall of the cylinder body 21 and the receiving part 32 can be placed on the support frame; or, a support frame can be provided on the inner wall of the housing 1 and the transmitting part 31 can be placed on the support frame.

[0082] It should be noted that the number of receiving parts 32 and transmitting parts 31 is not limited to one. The number of receiving parts 32 can be two or more, and the number of transmitting parts 31 can also be two or more. For example, referring to FIG5, the number of receiving parts 32 and transmitting parts 31 is one. When the clothes tube 2 rotates to the preset position, the receiving parts 32 and transmitting parts 31 are opposite each other along the axial direction of the tube body 21. Referring to FIG6, the number of receiving parts 32 is multiple, and the multiple receiving parts 32 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the tube body 21. The number of transmitting parts 31 is multiple, and the multiple receiving parts 32 and the multiple transmitting parts 31 can be arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. That is to say, when the clothes tube 2 rotates to the preset position, the multiple receiving parts 32 and the multiple transmitting parts 31 can be arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0083] It should be noted that the number of electrical components 4 can be one or more. For example, referring to FIG5, the number of electrical components 4 is one, and the receiving part 32 is electrically connected to the electrical component 4; referring to FIG6, the number of electrical components 4 is two, and the two electrical components 4 are respectively arranged inside the two lifting ribs 5. The number of receiving parts 32 and transmitting parts 31 is two. The two receiving parts 32 are arranged one-to-one with the two lifting ribs 5, and are electrically connected one-to-one with the electrical components 4 located in the lifting ribs 5 to supply power to the corresponding electrical components 4.

[0084] Of course, it is also possible to provide only one transmitting unit 31 and multiple receiving units 32, so that when the clothes container 2 rotates to different positions, different receiving units 32 can correspond to the transmitting unit 31. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide only one receiving unit 32 and multiple transmitting units 31, so that when the clothes container 2 rotates to different positions, the receiving unit 32 can correspond to the different transmitting units 31.

[0085] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 to 6, the clothes-holding tube 2 is provided with lifting ribs 5, which are located on the inner wall of the tube body 21. The position of the receiving part 32 on the outer wall of the tube body 21 corresponds to the position of the lifting ribs 5 on the inner wall of the tube body 21.

[0086] It should be noted that "internal and external correspondence" means that there are overlapping parts between the inside and outside, or in other words, the projection of the receiving part 32 on the inner wall of the cylinder 21 at least partially coincides with the projection of the lifting rib 5 on the inner wall of the cylinder 21.

[0087] It is understandable that the humidity sensor and other electrical components 4 can be set on the outer surface of the lifting rib 5 or inside the lifting rib 5. The position of the receiving part 32 on the outer wall of the cylinder 21 is corresponding to the position of the lifting rib 5 on the inner wall of the cylinder 21, so that the receiving part 32 and the humidity sensor and other electrical components 4 located in the inner cavity of the clothes cylinder 2 can be set relatively close to each other, thereby facilitating convenient electrical connection between the receiving part 32 and the electrical components 4.

[0088] In addition, in order to supply power to the electrical components 4 inside the clothes drum 2, a cable passage hole is provided on the clothes drum 2 for the cable to pass through. The cable passes through the cable passage hole and is electrically connected to the electrical components 4 inside the drum. The position of the receiving part 32 on the outer wall of the drum body 21 is arranged to correspond to the inner and outer positions of the lifting rib 5. The lifting rib 5 can be used to cover the cable passage hole to prevent the cable from being exposed in the inner cavity of the clothes drum 2, thereby preventing the clothes from contacting the cable.

[0089] It should be noted that the location of the receiving part 32 on the outer wall of the cylinder 21 is not limited to being completely opposite to the lifting rib 5 inside the cylinder. It can also be partially opposite or staggered by a certain distance, so as to facilitate the installation of the receiving part 32 on the outer wall of the cylinder 21 and the connection between the receiving part 32 and the electrical component 4.

[0090] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1, 3, 5 and 6, the clothes container 2 is provided with lifting ribs 5, and the electrical component 4 is provided on the outer surface of the lifting ribs 5 or inside the lifting ribs 5. The receiving part 32 is electrically connected to the electrical component 4 via a cable.

[0091] Understandably, the clothes container 2 is used to hold clothes, and the clothes container 2 can rotate. The lifting ribs 5 can contact the clothes inside the clothes container 2 and cause the clothes to rotate with the clothes container 2. For example, the clothes move upward under the action of the lifting ribs 5, and then move downward under the action of gravity and / or centrifugal force. In this way, the clothes continuously change their posture inside the clothes container 2, thereby accelerating the drying efficiency of the clothes.

[0092] The aforementioned electrical component 4 can be a humidity sensor or similar component. The humidity sensor can be installed on the outer surface of the lifting rib 5, allowing the detection component to directly contact the clothes inside the clothes drum 2. This enables close-range sensing of the clothes' drying status, effectively improving the accuracy of determining the dryness of the clothes inside the clothes drum 2. Of course, the humidity sensor can also be installed inside the lifting rib 5, or on the clothes drum 2 outside the lifting rib 5, achieving the same detection capability.

[0093] The garment processing equipment also includes cables (not shown in the figure), which connect the receiving unit 32 and the power-consuming component 4. That is, the receiving unit 32 is electrically connected to the power-consuming component 4 via the cables, and the cables serve to transmit electrical energy from the receiving unit 32 to the power-consuming component 4 so that the receiving unit 32 can supply power to the power-consuming component 4.

[0094] In some embodiments, a receiving groove is formed on the lifting rib 5, and the garment processing device may also include a control board disposed in the receiving groove, a cable connecting the receiving part 32 and the control board, and the control board connecting the power supply part 4.

[0095] The cable can transmit electrical signals, and the control board can control the power supply. For example, it can conduct or cut off the power transmission between the receiving unit 32 and the power-consuming component 4, that is, control the start and stop of the power-consuming component 4. The control board is set in the receiving groove of the lifting rib 5, and the power-consuming component 4 is set on the lifting rib 5, which facilitates the electrical connection between the control board and the power-consuming component 4.

[0096] Understandably, the receiving unit 32, control board, cables and electrical components 4 rotate with the clothes drum 2, so that the rotation of the clothes drum 2 will not cause the cables to become tangled.

[0097] In some embodiments, the clothes-holding drum 2 has a cable-passing hole for the cable to pass through, and the lifting rib 5 covers the cable-passing hole. In this way, one end of the cable connects to the receiving part 32, and the other end passes through the cable-passing hole into the receiving groove to connect to the control board, reducing cable tangling. Furthermore, the lifting rib 5 covering the cable-passing hole prevents the cable from being exposed inside the cavity of the clothes-holding drum 2, thereby preventing clothing from contacting the cable.

[0098] In addition, the aforementioned cable is sealed through the cable passage hole, for example by sealing rings, sealant or other sealing structures to seal the gap between the cable and the cable passage hole, thereby preventing water or air leakage from the cable passage hole when the garment processing equipment is a washer-dryer combo.

[0099] It should be noted that the number of electrical components 4 is not limited to one; two or more can be provided as needed. Similarly, the number of lifting ribs 5 is not limited to one; two or more can be provided as needed. For example, there are two lifting ribs 5 and two electrical components 4, with one electrical component 4 provided on the inner or outer surface of each lifting rib 5.

[0100] Furthermore, it should be noted that when the lifting rib 5 rotates to the bottom position of the clothes-holding tube 2, it effectively ensures that the clothes inside the clothes-holding tube 2 make better contact with the electrical components 4, such as the humidity sensor, installed on the lifting rib 5, thereby better detecting the dryness of the clothes. Therefore, when there is only one transmitter 31, it can be located at the bottom of the outer periphery of the tube body 21, so that when the receiver 32 rotates to the bottom position of the clothes-holding tube 2, it corresponds to the transmitter 31 located at the bottom for power transmission. When there are multiple transmitters 31, the multiple transmitters 31 can be arranged in different positions of the housing 1 as needed.

[0101] In other words, the location of the launching unit 31 on the housing 1 can be reasonably set according to actual needs. For example, the housing 1 may include a housing base 11, a housing top plate 12, and two housing side plates 13 connected between the housing base 11 and the housing top plate 12. The launching unit 31 can be fixed to the housing base 11, the housing top plate 12, or the housing side plate 13. Furthermore, the number of launching units 31 is not limited to one; two or more can be provided as needed. When there are multiple launching units 31, they can be spaced apart circumferentially along the cylinder body 21. For example, there are two launching units 31, one located on the housing top plate 12 and the other on the housing base 11; or, the two launching units 31 are respectively located on the two housing side plates 13.

[0102] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 9 to 13, the receiving part 32 is embedded in the wall of the clothes container 2, and at least a portion of the structure of the receiving part 32 overlaps with the wall of the clothes container 2 along the thickness direction of the wall. The receiving part 32 is used for non-contact generation or reception of electrical energy; specifically, the receiving part 32 can transmit electrical energy inductively with the transmitting part 31.

[0103] In other words, at least a portion of the structure of the receiving part 32 is embedded in the wall of the clothes container 2 along the thickness direction of the wall, so that at least a portion of the structure of the receiving part 32 is integrated into the clothes container 2, or in other words, the clothes container 2 itself integrates at least a portion of the structure of the receiving part 32, thereby realizing the integrated arrangement of the receiving part 32 and the clothes container 2, so that the receiving part 32 does not occupy or does not occupy too much space outside or inside the clothes container 2.

[0104] For example, the receiving part 32 may include a receiving coil, and the transmitting part 31 may be disposed on a stationary component around the clothes container 2, such as on the box 1. The transmitting part 31 may include a transmitting coil disposed corresponding to the receiving part 32. When the transmitting coil is energized, it can generate a changing magnetic field. The receiving coil is located in the changing magnetic field. The receiving coil generates current through electromagnetic induction, thereby achieving the purpose of transmitting electrical energy between the receiving coil and the transmitting coil through electromagnetic induction.

[0105] By embedding the receiving part 32 into the wall of the clothes container 2, and with at least a portion of the structure of the receiving part 32 overlapping the wall of the clothes container 2 along the thickness direction of the wall, the receiving part 32 and the clothes container 2 are integrated, so that the receiving part 32 does not occupy or excessively occupies the space outside or inside the clothes container 2, so as to facilitate the arrangement of other structures outside or inside the clothes container 2. When the clothes container 2 rotates, the receiving part 32 rotates synchronously with the clothes container 2. The receiving part 32 is used to generate or receive electrical energy non-contactly, so that the receiving part 32 can be energized. Thus, when there is an electrical component 4 inside the clothes container 2, the receiving part 32 can be electrically connected to the electrical component 4 to achieve the purpose of powering the electrical component 4 using the receiving part 32. Furthermore, the receiving part 32 generates or receives electrical energy in a non-contact manner, which can effectively avoid the problem of wire tangling that occurs when using wired conductive power supply to the clothes container 2.

[0106] With the above setup, an electrical component 4 can be installed on the clothes container 2, and the receiving part 32 is electrically connected to the electrical component 4, thereby achieving the purpose of supplying power to the electrical component 4 using the electrical energy generated by the receiving part 32.

[0107] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 10 and 11, an installation notch 23 is provided on the wall of the clothes container 2, and the receiving part 32 is embedded in the installation notch 23. Thus, by providing an installation notch 23 on the wall of the clothes container 2, the receiving part 32 is embedded in the wall of the clothes container 2, such that the receiving part 32 is at least partially embedded in the wall of the clothes container 2 along the thickness direction of the wall.

[0108] In practice, the installation notch 23 can be formed by cutting on the clothes container 2 or by stamping on the clothes container 2. Specifically, the installation notch 23 can be an opening that penetrates the inner and outer walls of the clothes container 2, or it can be a recess formed by the outer wall of the clothes container 2 facing the inner wall.

[0109] In some embodiments, the receiving part 32 includes an insulating cover and a coil mounted on the insulating cover. The insulating cover is embedded in the mounting notch 23, and the coil is used to generate or receive electrical energy non-contactly.

[0110] By setting an insulating cover, the coil can be provided with a mounting surface for installation at the mounting notch 23. Furthermore, the insulating cover can seal the mounting notch 23, ensuring the garment container 2 maintains its intact appearance. In addition, the garment container 2 is generally made of metal; by setting an insulating cover, the coil can be separated from the metal body of the garment container 2, improving safety when the coil is energized.

[0111] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the structure of the clothes container 2 is a non-magnetic component, and the receiving part 32 is embedded within the material of the non-magnetic component. This allows the receiving part 32 to be embedded within the material of the clothes container 2, integrating the receiving part 32 and the clothes container 2 into one unit, reducing assembly steps. Furthermore, embedding the receiving part 32 within the material of the non-magnetic component avoids electromagnetic interference that would occur if the receiving part 32 were embedded in a magnetic component, thus preventing interference with electrical energy transmission.

[0112] In practice, the clothes container 2 can be made entirely of non-magnetic components, or it can be made of non-magnetic components, such as plastic, in parts of the structure.

[0113] In some embodiments, referring to FIG11, the clothes container 2 includes a body 21 and a bottom 22, and a receiving part 32 is embedded in the wall of one of the body 21 and the bottom 22. That is, the receiving part 32 can be embedded in the wall of the body 21 of the clothes container 2, or it can be embedded in the wall of the bottom 22 of the clothes container 2 as needed.

[0114] Specifically, the body 21 of the clothes container 2 can be a horizontally arranged cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. The front opening of the body 21 forms a clothing inlet, and the bottom 22 covers the rear opening of the body 21, so that the body 21 and the bottom 22 together form a cylindrical structure with an open front and a closed rear. The inner cavity of the cylindrical structure forms a clothing processing cavity 20 for placing clothing to be processed. The rotation axis of the clothes container 2 extends in the horizontal direction, and the rotation axis of the clothes container 2 is also the central axis of the body 21.

[0115] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 9 and 11, the inner wall of the clothes-holding tube 2 is provided with lifting ribs 5, and the position of the receiving part 32 on the tube wall of the clothes-holding tube 2 corresponds to the position of the lifting ribs 5 on the inner wall of the clothes-holding tube 2.

[0116] It is understandable that, in order to install the receiving part 32 on the wall of the clothes container 2, an installation notch 23 can be opened on the wall of the clothes container 2, and the receiving part 32 can be set in correspondence with the lifting rib 5. The lifting rib 5 can be used to cover the installation notch 23, so as to prevent the installation notch 23 from being exposed in the inner cavity of the clothes container 2, thereby preventing the clothes in the inner cavity from coming into contact with the electrified receiving part 32 and causing safety hazards.

[0117] In addition, the humidity sensor and other electrical components 4 can be set on the outer surface of the lifting rib 5 or inside the lifting rib 5. The position of the receiving part 32 on the cylinder wall of the clothes tub 2 corresponds to the position of the lifting rib 5 on the inner wall of the clothes tub 2, so that the receiving part 32 and the humidity sensor and other electrical components 4 located on the outer surface of the lifting rib 5 or inside the lifting rib 5 can be set relatively close to each other, thereby facilitating convenient electrical connection between the receiving part 32 and the electrical components 4.

[0118] It should be noted that the position of the receiving part 32 on the wall of the clothes container 2 is not limited to being completely opposite to the lifting rib 5 inside the container. It can also be partially opposite or staggered by a certain distance, so as to facilitate the installation of the receiving part 32 on the wall of the clothes container 2 and the connection between the receiving part 32 and the electrical component 4.

[0119] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG12, a receiving groove 51 is formed on the lifting rib 5. The garment processing device may also include a control board disposed in the receiving groove 51. The receiving part 32 is electrically connected to the control board. The control board is connected to the power supply component 4. The power supply component 4 may be disposed in the receiving groove 51 or on the outer surface of the lifting rib 5.

[0120] The receiving unit 32 can be electrically connected to the control board via a cable, and the control board can be electrically connected to the power-consuming component 4 via a cable. The cable can transmit electrical signals, and the control board can control the power supply. For example, it can conduct or cut off the power transmission between the receiving unit 32 and the power-consuming component 4, that is, control the start and stop of the power-consuming component 4.

[0121] It should be noted that the number of electrical components 4 is not limited to one; two or more can be provided as needed. Similarly, the number of lifting ribs 5 is not limited to one; two or more can be provided as needed. For example, there are two lifting ribs 5 and two electrical components 4, with one electrical component 4 provided on the inner or outer surface of each lifting rib 5.

[0122] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 9 and 13, the transmitting unit 31 includes a transmitting coil, and the receiving unit 32 includes a receiving coil. The receiving coil is configured to transmit electrical energy through induction with the transmitting coil. Specifically, the transmitting coil can be fixed to the housing 1, thus allowing it to be powered via wired conduction. When energized, the transmitting coil generates a changing magnetic field. The receiving coil is located within this changing magnetic field and generates current through electromagnetic induction, thereby achieving the purpose of transmitting electrical energy between the receiving coil and the transmitting coil via electromagnetic induction, i.e., achieving wireless power transmission.

[0123] In some embodiments, referring to FIG9, the clothes container 2 includes a body 21 and a bottom 22. A receiving part 32 is embedded in the wall of the body 21, and a transmitting part 31 is disposed on the periphery of the body 21. That is, when the receiving part 32 is embedded in the wall of the body 21, the transmitting part 31 can be correspondingly disposed on the periphery of the body 21. Exemplarily, the transmitting part 31 can be disposed on the periphery of the body 21 and fixed to the housing 1. In this way, it is convenient to install and fix the transmitting part 31 on the housing 1, and the transmitting part 31 corresponds to the receiving part 32 to transmit electrical energy by means of electromagnetic induction.

[0124] In a specific implementation, the receiving unit 32 includes a receiving coil, and the transmitting unit 31 includes a transmitting coil. Referring to FIG13, the transmitting coil can be a local coil, which is located in a local area along the circumferential direction around the periphery of the clothes tub 2. In this embodiment, the receiving coil and the transmitting coil are briefly aligned, and electrical energy is transmitted between them only when the clothes tub 2 rotates to make the receiving coil and the transmitting coil face each other.

[0125] Of course, the transmitting coil can also be a ring coil surrounding the clothes container 2. In this way, when the clothes container 2 rotates, it can be ensured that the receiving coil is always within the magnetic field generated by the transmitting coil, thereby realizing stable power transmission between the receiving coil and the transmitting coil.

[0126] It should be noted that for the scheme of using local coils for the transmitting coil, the number of transmitting coils is not limited to one; multiple transmitting coils can be set as needed, with multiple transmitting coils spaced apart along the circumference of the clothes-holding tube 2.

[0127] In some embodiments, the laundry tub 2 includes a tubular body 21 and a tubular bottom 22. A receiving part 32 is embedded in the tubular wall of the tubular bottom 22, and a transmitting part 31 is disposed on the outer side of the tubular bottom 22. That is, when the receiving part 32 is embedded in the tubular wall of the tubular bottom 22, the transmitting part 31 can be correspondingly disposed on the outer side of the tubular bottom 22. Exemplarily, the housing 1 may include a rear panel 14 located behind the laundry tub 2, and the transmitting part 31 may be disposed on the rear panel 14. In this way, it is convenient to install and fix the transmitting part 31 on the housing 1, and the transmitting part 31 corresponds to the receiving part 32 to transmit electrical energy by means of electromagnetic induction.

[0128] In a specific implementation, the receiving unit 32 includes a receiving coil, and the transmitting unit 31 includes a transmitting coil. Both the transmitting coil and the receiving coil can be local coils, and neither the transmitting coil nor the receiving coil is arranged around the rotation axis of the clothes container 2, so that when the clothes container 2 rotates to a preset position, the transmitting coil corresponds to the receiving coil.

[0129] Of course, the transmitting coil can also be a ring coil arranged around the axis of the clothes-holding tube 2. In this way, when the clothes-holding tube 2 rotates, it can be ensured that the receiving coil is always within the magnetic field generated by the transmitting coil, thereby realizing stable power transmission between the receiving coil and the transmitting coil.

[0130] In some embodiments, the garment handling apparatus includes a detection element for detecting parameters during the rotation of the garment drum 2, so as to stop the garment drum 2 at a position where the receiving part 32 corresponds to the transmitting part 31 based on the parameters detected by the detection element. This arrangement allows for the transmission of electrical energy via electromagnetic induction when the receiving part 32 stops at the position corresponding to the transmitting part 31, thereby powering electrical components 4 such as the humidity sensor inside the garment drum 2.

[0131] In a specific implementation, the detection component may include a position sensor, which is used to detect the relative position of the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 during the rotation of the clothes container 2, thereby controlling the clothes container 2 to stop rotating based on the detection result of the position sensor, so as to stop the receiving part 32 on the clothes container 2 to the position corresponding to the transmitting part 31.

[0132] Specifically, the position sensor can be a Hall sensor, a laser sensor, or other sensors that can detect the relative position of two components, or it can be other types of sensors, as long as they can detect the relative position of the receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31.

[0133] It should be noted that during the operation of the garment processing equipment, the transmitting unit 31 is not continuously aligned with the receiving unit 32. When power transmission between the receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31 is required, the garment drum 2 can be stopped first, and the receiving unit 32 can be stopped at the position corresponding to the transmitting unit 31. The receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31 then transmit power to supply power to the humidity sensor and other electrical components 4 inside the garment drum 2. Afterward, the rotation of the garment drum 2 can be resumed. In other words, the garment drum 2 can be stopped intermittently according to detection needs.

[0134] In other embodiments, the garment handling device includes a controller for controlling the garment drum 2 to rotate intermittently at a low speed during rotation, so as to realize the inductive transmission of electrical energy between the receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31 during the low-speed rotation of the garment drum 2.

[0135] It should be understood that when the clothes drum 2 rotates at a low speed, the duration of correspondence between the receiver 32 on the clothes drum 2 and the transmitter 31 on the housing 1 can be increased. During this time, the receiver 32 and the transmitter 31 can transmit electrical energy to power the humidity sensor and other electrical components 4 inside the clothes drum 2. Afterward, the clothes drum 2 can be controlled to rotate at a set higher speed, and then controlled to rotate at a low speed. Thus, through intermittent low-speed rotation, the wireless transmission of electrical energy is achieved. In this way, during the rotation of the clothes drum 2, there is no need to stop it to transmit electrical energy, which does not affect the drying efficiency of the clothes, and eliminates the need for a detection device to detect the relative position of the receiver 32 and the transmitter 31. This avoids the problem of the receiver 32 and transmitter 31 not corresponding when the drum stops due to inertia, thus affecting the normal transmission of electrical energy and improving the reliability of wireless power transmission.

[0136] For example, the clothes drum 2 rotates at 50 revolutions per minute during normal operation. When power transmission is required, the rotation speed of the clothes drum 2 can be reduced to 5 revolutions per minute. Specifically, when the clothing processing equipment is in operation, the clothes drum 2 can be controlled to rotate at 50 revolutions per minute, and the rotation speed of the clothes drum 2 can be reduced to 5 revolutions per minute every five minutes to complete one power transmission.

[0137] In some embodiments, the clothes container 2 is rotatably disposed within the housing 1, and a motor is installed inside the housing 1. A belt is fitted around the outer periphery of the body 21 of the clothes container 2. The motor drives the belt to rotate, thereby enabling the clothes container 2 to rotate using the belt. Specifically, the motor can be a stepper motor, which can be used to control the start and stop of the clothes container 2 and to stop the clothes container 2 at a position where the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31 correspond, so as to realize the inductive transmission of electrical energy between the receiving part 32 and the transmitting part 31.

[0138] In some embodiments, the clothes container 2 is equipped with an energy storage device, which is electrically connected to the receiving unit 32 and is used to store the electrical energy transmitted by the receiving unit 32. In this way, electrical energy can be stored at any time using the energy storage device, avoiding energy waste.

[0139] In some embodiments, the clothes drawer 2 is equipped with an electrical component 4 and an energy storage component. The receiving part 32 is electrically connected to the energy storage component, which stores the electrical energy transmitted by the receiving part 32. The energy storage component is also electrically connected to the electrical component 4 to supply power to the electrical component 4. In this way, electrical energy can be stored at any time using the energy storage component, and then used to supply power to the electrical component 4 on the clothes drawer 2. This separates the energy storage process from the power consumption process of the electrical component 4, avoiding energy waste and ensuring the stability of the power supply to the electrical component 4.

[0140] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1, 3, 5 to 8, the clothes container 2 is a horizontally arranged cylindrical structure with an open front end, and the rotation axis of the clothes container 2 extends horizontally. The box body 1 has a box body rear plate 14 located behind the clothes container 2, and the rear end of the clothes container 2 along the axial direction is rotatably supported on the box body rear plate 14 by a support shaft 6; the front end of the box body 1 is provided with a front support 7, and the front end of the clothes container 2 along the axial direction is supported on the front support 7. Specifically, the front support 7 is provided with two support wheels, and the front end of the clothes container 2 along the axial direction is rotatably supported on the two support wheels, thus achieving stable support of the clothes container 2 inside the box body 1.

[0141] In other embodiments, the clothes container 2 is a horizontally positioned cylindrical structure with an open front end, and its rotation axis extends horizontally. Both the front and rear ends of the clothes container 2 are rotatably supported by a support assembly. This support assembly may include support wheels. For example, the front end of the clothes container 2 has two support wheels, and the rear end has two support wheels. This eliminates the need for a support shaft 6 at the rear end of the clothes container 2, while still achieving stable support for the clothes container 2 within the housing 1.

[0142] In some embodiments, the garment processing equipment includes a drying duct and a heat exchange component located within the drying duct. Specifically, the low-temperature humid air in the clothes drum 2 can first enter the drying duct, exchange heat with the heat exchange component to form a dry and hot airflow, and then flow back into the clothes drum 2 to exchange heat with the clothes inside, thereby achieving the drying function. Furthermore, during the rotation of the clothes drum 2, the clothes continuously change their posture within the inner cavity of the clothes drum 2, allowing different parts of the clothes to better contact the dry and hot airflow entering the clothes drum 2, thus achieving a uniform and rapid drying effect on the clothes.

[0143] To achieve the purpose of supplying power to the cylinder, in some embodiments, referring to Figures 14 to 20, some embodiments of this application provide a clothing processing device, including a clothing cylinder 2, a belt 8, and a drive component. The clothing cylinder 2 can be used to hold clothing to be processed. Specifically, the clothing cylinder 2 may have a clothing processing chamber 20, in which the clothing to be processed can be placed.

[0144] Referring to Figures 14 to 17, the belt 8 is sleeved around the outer periphery of the clothes-holding drum 2; the drive unit drives the clothes-holding drum 2 to rotate via the belt 8. During the rotation of the clothes-holding drum 2, the clothes continuously change their posture within the inner cavity of the clothes-holding drum 2, thereby achieving the purpose of evenly and quickly drying the clothes.

[0145] The belt 8 is equipped with a conductive component, and the clothes container 2 is equipped with an energy receiving component. The conductive component and the energy receiving component are in contact and electrically connected to transmit electrical energy to the energy receiving component. In other words, the belt 8 is equipped with a conductive component that can conduct electricity to transmit electrical energy, and the clothes container 2 is equipped with an energy receiving component that maintains contact with the conductive component, so that electrical energy can be transmitted from the conductive component to the energy receiving component through the contact between the conductive component and the energy receiving component.

[0146] To electrify the conductive components on belt 8, the garment processing equipment also includes an energy supply device located outside the garment collection drum 2. This energy supply device provides electrical or magnetic energy to the conductive components, thereby electrifying them. In other words, the energy supply device can provide electrical or magnetic energy to the conductive components on belt 8, thus transferring electrical energy to them or causing them to generate electrical energy under the influence of a magnetic field, thereby electrifying the conductive components on belt 8.

[0147] It should be noted that the energy supply device is located outside the clothes drum 2, so that the energy supply device does not rotate with the clothes drum 2. Therefore, by supplying electrical or magnetic energy to the conductive parts on the belt 8 through the energy supply device, the problem of wire harness tangling in the clothes drum 2 can be avoided.

[0148] In practical implementation, it is only necessary to energize the conductive components on belt 8. This allows for electrical connection between the conductive components and the power receiving components on the clothes drum 2, thus transmitting electrical energy to the power receiving components on the clothes drum 2. This effectively avoids the problem of wire tangling that occurs when directly supplying power to the clothes drum 2 via wired conduction. The method for energizing the conductive components on belt 8 can be reasonably configured according to the actual situation. For example, an energy supply device can be used to directly provide electrical energy, such as by connecting the energy supply device to the conductive components. Alternatively, an energy supply device can provide magnetic field energy, such as by generating electrical energy by the conductive components cutting magnetic lines of force as they rotate with belt 8, or by placing the conductive components within a changing magnetic field to generate electrical energy through electromagnetic induction. The key is to ensure that the conductive components on belt 8 are energized.

[0149] The clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment has an energy supply device outside the clothes drum 2 and a conductive component on the belt 8. The energy supply device can provide electrical energy or magnetic field energy to the conductive component on the belt 8, thereby transmitting electrical energy to the conductive component on the belt 8, or causing the conductive component on the belt 8 to generate electrical energy under the action of a magnetic field, thus making the conductive component on the belt 8 energized. An energy receiving component is provided on the clothes drum 2, and the conductive component and the energy receiving component are in contact and electrically connected, thereby realizing the purpose of transmitting electrical energy from the conductive component on the belt 8 to the energy receiving component on the clothes drum 2. When there is an electrical component in the clothes drum 2, the energy receiving component can be electrically connected to the electrical component to realize the purpose of supplying power to the electrical component using the energy receiving component. Furthermore, the conductive component and the energy receiving component are electrically connected by contact, which can effectively avoid the problem of wire tangling that occurs when using wired conductive power supply to the clothes drum 2.

[0150] It should be noted that the specific location of the electrical components on the clothes-holding tube 2 can be reasonably set according to actual needs. For example, the electrical components can be set in the inner cavity of the clothes-holding tube 2, such as on the inner wall of the clothes-holding tube 2, or a lifting rib can be provided in the inner cavity of the clothes-holding tube 2, and the electrical components can be set on the outer surface or inside the lifting rib; the electrical components can also be set on the outside of the clothes-holding tube 2, such as on the outer wall of the clothes-holding tube 2; in addition, the electrical components can also be set at the opening of the clothes-holding tube 2, or at the bottom 22 of the clothes-holding tube 2, as needed.

[0151] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 14 to 18, the power receiving component includes a conductive contact area 24 disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes container 2, the belt 8 at least partially covers the conductive contact area 24, and the conductive component is electrically connected to the conductive contact area 24.

[0152] It should be understood that the belt 8 is fitted around the outer periphery of the clothes container 2, and the belt 8 will contact part of the outer peripheral wall of the clothes container 2. The conductive contact area 24 is set on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes container 2, and the belt 8 at least partially covers the conductive contact area 24. This ensures that the conductive components on the belt 8 can make more sufficient contact with the conductive contact area 24 to achieve electrical connection.

[0153] In specific implementation, in order to ensure the reliability of power transmission, the width of the conductive contact area 24 along the axial direction of the clothes drum 2 can be set to be greater than or equal to the width of the belt 8. In this way, even if the belt 8 has a slight offset along the axial direction of the clothes drum 2, it will not affect the reliability of the contact between the conductive component and the conductive contact area 24.

[0154] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 14, 19, and 20, the conductive component includes a power transmission wire 81 extending circumferentially along the belt 8. A plurality of conductive contacts 82 are spaced apart on the power transmission wire 81, and at least one conductive contact 82 is electrically connected to the conductive contact area 24. This arrangement ensures reliable power transmission between the conductive component and the conductive contact area 24.

[0155] In practical implementation, the distance between two adjacent conductive contacts 82 along the circumference of the belt 8 is less than the width of the conductive contact area 24 along the circumference of the clothes-holding tube 2. This arrangement ensures that even if the belt 8 shifts relative to the clothes-holding tube 2 in the rotational direction, at least one conductive contact 82 will remain electrically connected to the conductive contact area 24. Of course, if the shift in the rotational direction is not considered, it is also feasible to have only one conductive contact 82 on the transmission line 81.

[0156] Furthermore, to ensure that when the belt 8 moves relative to the clothes container 2 in the rotational direction, there are always conductive contacts 82 on the power transmission line 81 in contact with the conductive contact area 24 on the clothes container 2, the power transmission line 81 can be arranged around the circumference of the belt 8. That is, the power transmission line 81 can be set as a ring-shaped wire extending circumferentially along the belt 8, and multiple conductive contacts 82 can be evenly spaced along the circumference on the power transmission line 81. Of course, one or more segments of power transmission line 81 can also be set as needed, with each segment of power transmission line 81 located in a local area along the circumference of the belt 8, and multiple conductive contacts 82 spaced along the circumference on each segment of power transmission line 81.

[0157] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 19 and 20, the conductive contact 82 is located on the inner circumferential surface of the belt 8, and the conductive contact 82 is at least partially protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the belt 8. Specifically, the conductive contact 82 can be a convex hull or a protruding post, etc., that at least partially protrudes from the inner circumferential surface of the belt 8, thereby ensuring the reliability of the contact between the conductive contact 82 and the conductive contact area 24, and thus ensuring the reliability of power transmission.

[0158] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 14 and 15, the surface of the conductive contact area 24 is at least partially protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the clothes container 2. This ensures reliable contact between the conductive contact 82 and the conductive contact area 24, thereby ensuring reliable power transmission.

[0159] In specific implementation, along the circumference of the clothes container 2, the height of the two ends of the conductive contact area 24 protruding from the outer circumference of the clothes container 2 can be slightly lower, while the height of the middle part of the conductive contact area 24 protruding from the outer circumference of the clothes container 2 can be slightly higher. Furthermore, along the direction towards the middle part, the height of the two ends of the conductive contact area 24 protruding from the outer circumference of the clothes container 2 can gradually increase to form a guide slope.

[0160] In some embodiments, as shown with reference to Figures 14, 19, and 20, the transmission conductor 81 is wavy and meanders along the circumference of the belt 8. This arrangement allows the transmission conductor 81 to adapt to the tension and rebound of the belt 8.

[0161] In a specific implementation, the power transmission conductor 81 can be embedded in the inner surface of the belt 8, that is, embedded in the outer peripheral surface of the belt 8 facing the clothes container 2. To ensure the safety of power transmission, the power transmission conductor 81 can be wrapped with an insulating layer along its extension direction, and conduction is only performed at the part where the conductive contact 82 is provided. Specifically, the conductive contact 82 can be a conductive protrusion or conductive post, etc., welded to the power transmission conductor 81.

[0162] In some embodiments, there are multiple conductive contact areas 24, which are spaced apart on the outer circumferential surface of the clothes container 2 along the circumference of the clothes container 2. When the clothes container 2 rotates, the conductive component makes contact with at least one conductive contact area 24.

[0163] It should be understood that in order to enable the drive component to drive the clothes container 2 to rotate via the belt 8, the drive component typically includes a drive wheel 9. The belt 8 is simultaneously fitted around the drive wheel 9 and the clothes container 2. Therefore, the belt 8 does not contact the outer circumference of the clothes container 2. By setting multiple conductive contact areas 24 at circumferential intervals in the clothes container 2, it is ensured that during the rotation of the clothes container 2, the conductive component is in contact with at least one conductive contact area 24, thereby ensuring the stability of the electrical energy transmission between the conductive component and the conductive contact area 24.

[0164] For example, there can be two conductive contact areas 24. The two conductive contact areas 24 are arranged circumferentially around the clothes container 2 and are located on the same radial direction of the clothes container 2, that is, the two conductive contact areas 24 are arranged opposite to each other on the outer circumferential surface of the clothes container 2. Correspondingly, the conductive component can include a power transmission wire 81. The power transmission wire 81 can be a ring wire extending circumferentially along the belt 8. A plurality of conductive contacts 82 are evenly spaced circumferentially on the power transmission wire 81, and at least one conductive contact 82 is electrically connected to at least one of the two conductive contact areas 24. Of course, two sections of power transmission wire 81 can also be provided. The two sections of power transmission wire 81 are arranged opposite to each other circumferentially along the belt 8. A plurality of conductive contacts 82 are spaced circumferentially on each section of power transmission wire 81, and the two sections of power transmission wire 81 are arranged one-to-one with the two conductive contact areas 24.

[0165] It should be noted that the conductive contact area 24 is located on a localized area along the circumference of the outer peripheral surface of the clothes container 2. That is, the length of the conductive contact area 24 extending circumferentially from the clothes container 2 is less than the circumferential length of the clothes container 2. The remaining areas on the outer peripheral surface of the clothes container 2 that are concentric with the conductive contact area 24 are insulated. In other words, the conductive contact area 24 is a conductive area, and the remaining areas concentric with the conductive contact area 24 are insulated areas, thus ensuring the safety of electrical energy transmission. For example, an insulating layer can be used to form the insulated area.

[0166] In some embodiments, the clothes container 2 has a clothes processing cavity 20, which contains lifting ribs. Electrical components are located on the outer surface or inside the lifting ribs. Power receiving components are located on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes container 2 and are correspondingly arranged inside and outside the lifting ribs. Referring to Figure 2, the clothes processing cavity 20 has a lifting rib mounting position 25, where the lifting ribs can be installed. Specifically, the lifting ribs can be installed in the lifting rib mounting position 25 by means of screws or similar methods.

[0167] The aforementioned electrical component can be a detection component, which can be installed on the outer surface of the lifting ribs, allowing it to directly contact the clothes inside the clothes-holding drum 2. This enables close-up sensing of the clothes' drying status, effectively improving the accuracy of determining the dryness of the clothes in the clothes-holding drum 2. Alternatively, the detection component can be installed inside the lifting ribs or on the clothes-holding drum 2 outside the lifting ribs, achieving the same detection capability.

[0168] It should be noted that "internal and external correspondence" means that there are overlapping parts between the inside and outside, or in other words, the projection of the power receiving component on the inner wall of the clothes tank 2 at least partially coincides with the projection of the lifting rib on the inner wall of the clothes tank 2.

[0169] It is understandable that the detection components and other electrical components can be set on the outer surface or inside the lifting ribs. The position of the power receiving component on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes tank 2 corresponds to the position of the lifting rib on the inner wall of the clothes tank 2, so that the power receiving component and the detection components and other electrical components located in the inner cavity of the clothes tank 2 can be set relatively close to each other, thereby facilitating convenient electrical connection between the power receiving component and the electrical components.

[0170] In addition, to supply power to the electrical components inside the clothes-collecting drum 2, the garment processing equipment also includes cables (not shown in the figure), which connect the power receiving component and the electrical components. Specifically, the clothes-collecting drum 2 has a cable passage hole for the cable to pass through. One end of the cable is connected to the power receiving component, and the other end passes through the cable passage hole and is electrically connected to the electrical components inside the drum. The position of the power receiving component on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes-collecting drum 2 corresponds to the inner and outer positions of the lifting ribs. The lifting ribs can cover the cable passage hole to prevent the cable from being exposed inside the cavity of the clothes-collecting drum 2, thereby preventing the clothes from coming into contact with the cable.

[0171] Of course, in specific implementation, the position of the power receiving component on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes tank 2 is not limited to being completely opposite to the lifting ribs inside the tank. It can also be partially opposite or staggered by a certain distance, so as to facilitate the layout of the power receiving component on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes tank 2 and the connection between the power receiving component and the power-consuming component.

[0172] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 14, 15, and 17, the clothes container 2 includes a body 21 and a bottom 22 connected together. The front end of the body 21 has a clothes inlet, and the bottom 22 closes the rear opening of the body 21. A conductive contact area 24 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the body 21. A belt 8 is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the body 21 and at least partially covers the conductive contact area 24. A power transmission wire 81 is provided on the belt 8, and a plurality of conductive contacts 82 are spaced apart on the power transmission wire 81. At least one conductive contact 82 is electrically connected to the conductive contact area 24. A lifting rib is provided on the inner wall of the body 21, and an electrical component is provided inside the lifting rib or on the outer surface of the lifting rib. The conductive contact area 24 is electrically connected to the electrical component through a cable.

[0173] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 14 and 16, the driving component includes a motor and a drive wheel 9 connected to the motor. A belt 8 is sleeved around the drive wheel 9 and the clothes-holding tube 2, so that the drive wheel 9 is driven to rotate by the motor, thereby driving the belt 8 and the clothes-holding tube 2 to rotate. The energy supply device includes an electrical output component, which is disposed on the drive wheel 9 and electrically connected to a conductive component to transmit electrical energy to the conductive component. That is, electrical energy is transmitted to the conductive component on the belt 8 through the electrical output component on the drive wheel 9, thus energizing the conductive component on the belt 8.

[0174] In some embodiments, the power output component includes a conductive transmission area (not shown) disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the drive wheel 9, the belt 8 at least partially covering the conductive transmission area, the conductive transmission area contacting the conductive component to transmit power to the conductive component.

[0175] It should be understood that the belt 8 is sleeved around the drive wheel 9, and the belt 8 will contact at least part of the outer peripheral wall of the drive wheel 9, so that the conductive transmission area is located on the outer peripheral surface of the drive wheel 9, and the belt 8 at least partially covers the conductive transmission area, thus ensuring that the conductive components on the belt 8 can make more sufficient contact with the conductive transmission area to achieve electrical connection.

[0176] It should be noted that the conductive component may include a power transmission line 81, on which multiple conductive contacts 82 may be spaced apart. At least one conductive contact 82 is electrically connected to the conductive transmission area so that the conductive transmission area can transmit electrical energy to the power transmission line 81, and at least one conductive contact 82 is electrically connected to the conductive contact area 24 so that the power transmission line 81 can transmit electrical energy to the conductive contact area 24.

[0177] In specific implementation, the drive wheel 9 is a rotating component. It can be powered by a generator to supply power to the power output component on the drive wheel 9, or by the power output component cutting magnetic field lines to generate current so that the power output component on the drive wheel 9 can generate electrical energy. This application does not specifically limit the method of powering the power output component on the drive wheel 9.

[0178] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes a stationary component, and the energy supply device includes an electrical output component disposed on the stationary component. The electrical output component is electrically connected to a conductive component to transmit electrical energy to the conductive component.

[0179] It should be understood that the stationary component, that is, the component that remains stationary during the rotation of the clothes drum 2, that is, the component that does not rotate with the clothes drum 2, is provided with the power output component on the stationary component of the clothing processing equipment so that the power output component can be powered by wired conduction.

[0180] In practical implementation, the garment handling equipment may include components such as a cabinet and a door, all of which can be considered stationary components. For example, the cabinet may include a base, side panels, a top panel, and a rear panel. The power output component may be located on the base, situated between the drive wheel 9 and the garment drum 2, extending into the inner perimeter of the belt 8. The power output component maintains contact with the conductive components on the belt 8, thereby transmitting electrical energy to these components. Alternatively, the power output component may be located on other components of the cabinet or on components outside the cabinet, as needed.

[0181] In some embodiments, the garment processing device includes a stationary component, and the energy supply device includes a permanent magnet disposed on the stationary component. The conductive component rotates with the belt 8 and cuts the magnetic field lines of the permanent magnet to generate electrical energy. In this embodiment, the permanent magnet can be disposed around the conductive component, such that the conductive component is located within the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet. When the conductive component rotates within the magnetic field generated by the permanent magnet, it will repeatedly cut the magnetic field lines to generate electrical energy.

[0182] For example, the stationary component of the clothing handling equipment may include a housing, on which a permanent magnet may be placed. The clothes-holding tube 2 rotates clockwise by a preset angle around the permanent magnet, and then counterclockwise by a preset angle. The clothes-holding tube 2 rotates clockwise and counterclockwise repeatedly, repeatedly cutting magnetic field lines within the magnetic field of the permanent magnet to generate electrical energy. Of course, in specific implementations, multiple permanent magnets may also be placed around the belt 8. For example, permanent magnets may be placed at least two locations on the bottom, top, and left and right sides of the housing. During the rotation of the clothes-holding tube 2, the magnetic field lines of multiple permanent magnets are cut to generate electrical energy, thus ensuring that sufficient electrical energy is generated.

[0183] In some embodiments, the garment handling device includes a stationary component, and the energy supply device includes a transmitting coil disposed on the stationary component. A conductive component and the transmitting coil transmit electrical energy through electromagnetic induction. In this embodiment, the conductive component is equivalent to a receiving coil. The transmitting coil can be disposed around the receiving coil, such that the transmitting coil, when energized, generates a changing magnetic field. The receiving coil is placed within the magnetic field generated by the energized transmitting coil, and the receiving coil generates electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.

[0184] For example, the stationary component of the garment processing device may include a housing, on which a transmitting coil may be provided on the side of the housing facing the garment drum 2, and the transmitting coil is energized so that the transmitting coil generates a changing magnetic field when energized. A receiving coil is provided within the magnetic field generated by the energized transmitting coil, and the receiving coil generates electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.

[0185] In some embodiments, referring to Figures 14 to 17, the clothes container 2 is a horizontally arranged cylindrical structure with an open front end, and the axis of rotation of the clothes container 2 extends horizontally. Referring to Figure 14, the dotted line in the figure represents the axis of rotation of the clothes container 2. The clothing handling equipment includes a housing, in which the clothes container 2 is rotatably disposed. The housing has a rear plate located behind the clothes container 2, and the rear end of the clothes container 2 along the axial direction is rotatably supported on the rear plate of the housing via a support shaft 6. The front end of the housing is provided with a support wheel 10, and the front end of the clothes container 2 along the axial direction is provided with an annular flange 26, which is rotatably supported on the support wheel 10, thus achieving stable support of the clothes container 2 within the housing.

[0186] Referring to FIG21, some other embodiments of this application provide a control method for a garment processing device. The garment processing device includes a garment collecting tube 2, a detection element, a receiving unit 32, and a transmitting unit 31. The receiving unit 32 is disposed on the garment collecting tube 2 and rotates with the garment collecting tube 2. The transmitting unit 31 is disposed outside the garment collecting tube 2. The detection element is used to detect parameters during the rotation of the garment collecting tube 2. The control method includes:

[0187] S101, Obtain the parameters for the inspection of the test piece;

[0188] S102, based on the parameters detected by the detection element, the clothes container 2 is stopped at the target position so that the receiving part 32 corresponds to the transmitting part 31;

[0189] S103, control the clothes container 2 to stop rotating for a preset time so as to realize the inductive transmission of electrical energy between the receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31.

[0190] The control method for the clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment is such that, during the operation of the clothing processing equipment, the transmitting unit 31 is not continuously corresponding to the receiving unit 32. When it is necessary for the receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31 to transmit electrical energy, the clothes drum 2 can be stopped first, and the receiving unit 32 can be stopped at the position corresponding to the transmitting unit 31. The receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31 can then transmit electrical energy, thereby powering the electrical components 4 such as the humidity sensor inside the clothes drum 2.

[0191] It should be noted that after the clothes container 2 stops rotating for a period of time, it can be controlled to continue rotating. In other words, the clothes container 2 can be controlled to stop intermittently.

[0192] Furthermore, it should be noted that the above-mentioned garment processing equipment can be any of the garment processing equipment described in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0193] In some embodiments, the method further includes: before controlling the clothes container 2 to stop rotating for a preset time:

[0194] Determine whether the position of the receiving unit 32 has reached the target position. If it is determined that the position of the receiving unit 32 has not reached the target position, control the clothes container 2 to continue rotating at a speed less than or equal to a preset threshold, and return to execute the parameters for obtaining the detection of the detection item.

[0195] It should be understood that during the process of controlling the clothes drum 2 to stop rotating, due to inertia and other reasons, the receiving unit 32 may not be able to stop at the position corresponding to the transmitting unit 31, which will affect the normal transmission of electrical energy. Therefore, after the clothes drum 2 stops rotating, it can be detected whether the stopping position of the receiving unit 32 has reached the target position. If it has not reached the target position, the clothes drum 2 is controlled to continue rotating at a speed less than or equal to a preset threshold, that is, the clothes drum 2 is controlled to continue rotating at a smaller speed and slowly rotate (or slide) until the receiving unit 32 is in the position corresponding to the transmitting unit 31, thereby ensuring the reliability of electrical energy transmission.

[0196] It should be understood that in specific implementation, the receiving unit 32 does not need to be perfectly aligned with the transmitting unit 31, and there can be a certain deviation. As long as the receiving unit 32 is located within the magnetic field generated by the transmitting unit 31 when it is energized, the transmission of electrical energy can be achieved.

[0197] Referring to FIG22, some embodiments of this application provide a control method for a garment processing device. The garment processing device includes a garment collection tube 2, a receiving part 32, and a transmitting part 31. The receiving part 32 is disposed on the garment collection tube 2 and rotates with the garment collection tube 2, while the transmitting part 31 is disposed outside the garment collection tube 2. The control method includes:

[0198] S201, control the clothes container 2 to rotate intermittently at a low speed during the rotation process, so as to realize the inductive transmission of electrical energy between the receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31 during the low-speed rotation of the clothes container 2.

[0199] The control method for the clothing processing equipment provided in this application embodiment allows for increased time intervals between the receiver 32 on the clothes drum 2 and the transmitter 31 on the housing 1 when the drum 2 rotates at low speed. During this time, the receiver 32 and transmitter 31 can transmit electrical energy to power components 4, such as the humidity sensor, inside the clothes drum 2. The drum 2 is then controlled to rotate at a set higher speed, followed by a period of low-speed rotation. This intermittent low-speed rotation enables wireless power transmission. Consequently, the drum 2 does not need to be stopped during rotation to transmit electrical energy, thus maintaining the drying efficiency and eliminating the need for a detection device to monitor the relative positions of the receiver 32 and transmitter 31. This avoids the problem of the receiver 32 and transmitter 31 failing to align due to inertia when the drum stops, which would affect the normal transmission of electrical energy. This results in improved reliability of wireless power transmission.

[0200] Furthermore, it should be noted that the above-mentioned garment processing equipment can be any of the garment processing equipment described in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0201] In some embodiments, controlling the clothes-holding tube 2 to intermittently decelerate during rotation includes:

[0202] Control the clothes-holding tube 2 to rotate at a first speed for a first preset time;

[0203] Control the clothes-holding tube 2 to decelerate to the second speed, and rotate at the second speed for the second preset time;

[0204] Control the clothes container 2 to accelerate to the first speed, and then return to control the clothes container 2 to rotate at the first speed for the first preset time.

[0205] In other words, during the rotation of the clothes drum 2, the clothes drum 2 is controlled to rotate in a manner that alternates between the first speed and the second speed, so that the wireless transmission of electrical energy can be completed while the clothes drum 2 is constantly rotating.

[0206] In specific implementation, parameters such as the first rotation speed, the second rotation speed, the first preset duration, and the second preset duration can be reasonably set according to the actual situation. No specific limitation is made here, as long as it can ensure that the receiving unit 32 and the transmitting unit 31 can wirelessly transmit electrical energy during the rotation of the clothes tank 2 at the second rotation speed.

[0207] Option 1: A garment processing device, comprising:

[0208] Clothes container;

[0209] A belt is fitted around the outside of the clothes-holding tube, and the belt is equipped with conductive components;

[0210] An energy supply device, located outside the clothes container, is used to provide electrical or magnetic energy to the conductive component so that the conductive component becomes energized.

[0211] The driving component drives the clothes-holding tube to rotate via the belt;

[0212] The clothes container is equipped with an electrical energy receiving component, and the conductive component is electrically connected to the electrical energy receiving component to transmit electrical energy to the electrical energy receiving component.

[0213] Option 2: According to the clothing processing equipment described in Option 1, the power receiving component includes a conductive contact area disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes holding tube, the belt at least partially covers the conductive contact area, and the conductive component is electrically connected to the conductive contact area.

[0214] Option 3: According to the clothing processing equipment described in Option 2, the conductive component includes a power transmission wire that extends circumferentially along the belt. The power transmission wire is provided with a plurality of conductive contacts at intervals, and at least one of the conductive contacts is electrically connected to the conductive contact area.

[0215] Option 4: In the clothing processing equipment described in Option 3, the distance between two adjacent conductive contacts along the circumference of the belt is less than the width of the conductive contact area along the circumference of the clothes-holding tube.

[0216] Option 5: In the clothing processing device according to Option 3, the conductive contact is located on the inner circumferential surface of the belt, and the conductive contact is at least partially protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the belt.

[0217] And / or, the surface of the conductive contact area is at least partially protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the garment container.

[0218] Option 6: According to the clothing processing equipment described in Option 3, the power transmission line is wavy and meanders along the circumference of the belt.

[0219] Option 7: According to the clothing processing equipment described in Option 2, the number of conductive contact areas is multiple, and the multiple conductive contact areas are spaced apart along the circumference of the clothes holding tube on the outer circumferential surface of the clothes holding tube. When the clothes holding tube rotates, the conductive component makes contact and electrical connection with at least one of the conductive contact areas.

[0220] Option 8: According to the clothing processing equipment described in Option 1, the clothes container is equipped with an electrical component, and the power receiving component is electrically connected to the electrical component to supply power to the electrical component.

[0221] Option 9: According to the clothing processing equipment described in Option 8, the clothes container has a clothing processing chamber, the clothing processing chamber is provided with lifting ribs, and the electrical components are located on the outer surface of the lifting ribs or inside the lifting ribs;

[0222] The power receiving component is located on the outer peripheral wall of the clothes-holding tube and is arranged correspondingly to the inner and outer sides of the lifting ribs.

[0223] Option 10: The garment processing equipment according to any one of Options 1 to 9, wherein the driving component includes a motor and a driving wheel connected to the motor, and the belt is sleeved around the driving wheel and the garment holding tube;

[0224] The energy supply device includes an electrical output component, which is disposed on the drive wheel and is electrically connected to the conductive component to transmit electrical energy to the conductive component.

[0225] Option 11: According to the clothing processing device of Option 10, the power output component includes a conductive transmission area disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the drive wheel, the belt at least partially covers the conductive transmission area, and the conductive transmission area contacts the conductive component to transmit power to the conductive component.

[0226] Option 12: The clothing processing device according to any one of Options 1 to 9, wherein the clothing processing device includes a stationary component, the energy supply device includes an electrical output component, the electrical output component is disposed on the stationary component, and the electrical output component is electrically connected to the conductive component to transmit electrical energy to the conductive component.

[0227] Option 13: The clothing processing device according to any one of Options 1 to 9, wherein the clothing processing device includes a stationary component, the energy supply device includes a permanent magnet, the permanent magnet is disposed on the stationary component, and the conductive component rotates with the belt and cuts the magnetic field lines of the permanent magnet to generate electrical energy;

[0228] Alternatively, the garment processing device may include a stationary component, and the energy supply device may include a transmitting coil disposed on the stationary component, wherein the conductive component and the transmitting coil transmit electrical energy through electromagnetic induction.

[0229] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the term "comprising" or any other variations thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0230] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, comprising: Box; A clothes-holding tube is rotatably mounted inside the box. A wireless transmission component includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is located outside the clothes container, and the receiver is located on the clothes container and rotates with it. When the clothes container rotates to a preset position, the receiver corresponds to the transmitter, and the receiver and transmitter transmit electrical energy inductively.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The lengths of both the receiving part and the transmitting part extending circumferentially along the clothes-holding tube are less than the circumferential length of the clothes-holding tube.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The clothes container includes a body and a bottom. The receiving part is located on the outer wall of the body or the bottom, and the transmitting part is located on the side of the box facing the clothes container.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, wherein, The receiving part is located on the outer wall of the cylinder, and the transmitting part is located on the side of the receiving part away from the cylinder along the radial direction of the cylinder. During the rotation of the clothes-holding cylinder, the receiving part is at least partially opposite to the transmitting part along the radial direction of the cylinder. Alternatively, the receiving part is disposed on the outer wall of the cylinder, and the transmitting part and the receiving part are offset from each other along the radial direction of the cylinder. During one revolution of the clothes-holding cylinder, the receiving part is at least partially opposite to the transmitting part along the axial direction of the cylinder.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, wherein, The garment container is provided with lifting ribs located on the inner wall of the container body. The receiving part is located on the outer wall of the container body, and the position of the receiving part on the outer wall of the container body corresponds to the position of the lifting ribs on the inner wall of the container body.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 3, wherein, The number of the receiving unit and the transmitting unit is one each; Alternatively, there may be multiple receiving units and multiple transmitting units, all of which are spaced apart circumferentially along the body of the garment tube, and when the garment tube rotates to a preset position, the multiple receiving units and multiple transmitting units correspond one-to-one.

7. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The receiving part is embedded in the wall of the clothes container, and at least a portion of the structure of the receiving part overlaps with the wall of the clothes container along the thickness direction of the wall.

8. The garment processing equipment according to claim 7, wherein, The clothes container has an installation notch on its wall, and the receiving part is embedded in the installation notch.

9. The garment processing equipment according to claim 8, wherein, The receiving unit includes an insulating cover and a coil mounted on the insulating cover. The insulating cover is embedded in the mounting notch, and the coil is used to generate or receive electrical energy non-contactly.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, At least a portion of the structure of the clothes-holding tube is a non-magnetic component, and the receiving part is embedded in the material of the non-magnetic component; And / or, the garment container includes a body and a bottom, the receiving part is embedded in the wall of one of the body and the bottom, and the transmitting part is disposed on the housing and corresponds to the receiving part.

11. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The garment processing equipment includes a detection element for detecting parameters during the rotation of the garment collection tube, so as to stop the garment collection tube at a position corresponding to the receiving part and the transmitting part based on the parameters detected by the detection element.

12. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The garment processing equipment includes a controller, which controls the garment drum to rotate intermittently at a low speed during rotation, so as to realize the inductive transmission of electrical energy between the receiving part and the transmitting part during the low-speed rotation of the garment drum.

13. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The clothes container is equipped with an energy storage device, which is electrically connected to the receiving unit and is used to store the electrical energy transmitted by the receiving unit.

14. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, wherein, The clothes container is equipped with an electrical component, and the receiving part is electrically connected to the electrical component to supply power to the electrical component; Alternatively, the clothes container may be equipped with an electrical component and an energy storage component. The receiving part is electrically connected to the energy storage component, which is used to store the electrical energy transmitted by the receiving part. The energy storage component is also electrically connected to the electrical component to supply power to the electrical component.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 14, wherein, The clothes-holding tube is provided with lifting ribs, and the electrical component is located on the outer surface of the lifting ribs or inside the lifting ribs. The receiving part or the energy storage component is electrically connected to the electrical component via a cable.

16. A garment processing device, comprising: Clothes container; A belt is fitted around the outside of the clothes-holding tube, and the belt is equipped with conductive components; An energy supply device, located outside the clothes container, is used to provide electrical or magnetic energy to the conductive component so that the conductive component becomes energized. The driving component drives the clothes-holding tube to rotate via the belt; The clothes container is equipped with an electrical energy receiving component, and the conductive component is electrically connected to the electrical energy receiving component to transmit electrical energy to the electrical energy receiving component.

17. A control method for a garment processing device, wherein, The garment processing equipment includes a garment collecting tube, a detection element, a receiving unit, and a transmitting unit. The receiving unit is disposed on the garment collecting tube and rotates with the garment collecting tube. The transmitting unit is disposed outside the garment collecting tube. The detection element is used to detect parameters during the rotation of the garment collecting tube. The control method includes: Obtain the parameters for the detection of the test piece; Based on the parameters, stop the clothes-holding tube at a target position that aligns the receiving part with the transmitting part; The clothes-holding tube is stopped for a preset time to enable the receiving unit and the transmitting unit to transmit electrical energy inductively.

18. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 17, wherein, Before controlling the clothes container to stop rotating for a preset time, the following is also included: Determine whether the position of the receiving part has reached the target position. If it is determined that the position of the receiving part has not reached the target position, control the clothes-holding tube to continue rotating at a speed less than or equal to a preset threshold, and return to execute the acquisition of the parameters detected by the detection component.

19. A control method for a garment processing device, wherein, The garment processing equipment includes a garment collecting tube, a receiving unit, and a transmitting unit. The receiving unit is disposed on the garment collecting tube and rotates with the garment collecting tube. The transmitting unit is located outside the garment collecting tube. The control method includes: The clothes container is controlled to rotate intermittently at a low speed during rotation, so that the receiving part and the transmitting part can transmit electrical energy inductively during the low-speed rotation of the clothes container.

20. The control method for the garment processing equipment according to claim 19, wherein, The control of the clothes-holding tube to rotate intermittently at low speed during rotation includes: The clothes-holding tube is controlled to rotate at a first speed for a first preset time; Control the clothes-holding tube to decelerate to a second rotational speed, and rotate at the second rotational speed for a second preset duration; Control the clothes container to accelerate to the first rotational speed, and then return to control the clothes container to rotate at the first rotational speed for a first preset time.

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