EP4253637A1 - Clothing handling device - Google Patents
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- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
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- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
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- Fragrance products of some existing clothing handling devices directly contact clothing, which may cause stains on the clothing, or a concentration cannot be well controlled.
- Fragrance products of some other clothing handling devices can accommodate only a single type of fragrance.
- the user needs to disassemble the fragrance product for replacement, which is inconvenient.
- the replaced fragrance may leak and volatilize.
- An aspect of embodiments of the present invention relates to a clothing handling device, including a box and a fragrance assembly arranged in the box.
- the fragrance assembly includes a replaceable fragrance container.
- the fragrance container includes a lid.
- the lid is arranged opposite to the leaking portion and configured to seal the accommodating portion with the leaking portion.
- the fragrance can be replaced or replenished for the fragrance container.
- a fragrance type of the accommodating portion of at least one of the chambers is different from those of the accommodating portions of the other chambers.
- the fragrance assembly includes a cassette fixed to the box.
- the cassette includes a receiving cavity that receives at least part of the fragrance container and an entry/exit portion in communication with the receiving cavity, and the fragrance container enters and exits the receiving cavity through the entry/exit portion.
- the fragrance container includes a lid.
- the lid includes a handle portion protruding from the cassette.
- the fragrance container can be conveniently placed into the cassette and taken out from the cassette.
- the cassette includes an opening. The opening is arranged opposite to the entry/exit portion.
- the fragrance container includes a leaking portion.
- the leaking portion is configured to leak a fragrance through the opening. In this way, the release of a fragrance can be controlled.
- a fragrance storage position and a control operation position are spaced apart from each other, so that a control operation is less likely to be subjected to spatial and directional constraints.
- the fragrance assembly includes an operating element.
- the operating element is staggered with respect to the fragrance container to release or block the fragrance in the fragrance container.
- the fragrance container can be replaced.
- FIG. 2 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a fragrance assembly of the clothing handling device in FIG. 1 .
- the fragrance assembly 14 includes an accommodating element 16 and an operating element 18.
- the operating element 18 is configured to release or block a fragrance in the accommodating element 16.
- Embodiments of this application can realize convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance.
- the fragrance assembly 14 is arranged in the box 12 to apply the fragrance to the clothing in the box 12.
- the fragrance is accommodated in the accommodating element 16 to reduce or avoid a possibility of direct contact between the fragrance and the clothing.
- the fragrance in the accommodating element 16 may be released or blocked through the operating element 18, which is less likely to be subjected to spatial and structural constraint compared with directly releasing or blocking the fragrance through the accommodating element 16. Therefore, the operation is more convenient.
- the operating element 18 and the accommodating element 16 are stacked in a first direction and a second direction different from each other.
- the operating element 18 includes an operating portion 20 and a cap portion 22 linked with the operating portion 20, and the cap portion 22 may release or block the fragrance with a movement of the operating portion 20. In this way, the convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance can be realized.
- the operating portion 20 is staggered with respect to the accommodating element 16 in a first direction, and the cap portion 22 and the accommodating element 16 are movable relative to each other in a second direction Y different from the first direction X.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of the operating element in FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is another schematic top view similar to FIG. 3 .
- the operating element 18 includes an actuating member 24 configured to cause the operating portion 20 and/or the cap portion 22 to move.
- the operating portion 20 and/or the cap portion 22 can move to unblock/block the fragrance.
- the actuating member 24 can drive the cap portion 22 to move to release the fragrance when the operating portion 20 is driven to move by a force. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 , the actuating member 24 can further drive the operating portion 20 and the cap portion 22 to return to an initial position to block the fragrance.
- the elastic linkage member 28 can drive the operating portion 20 to move through the linkage shaft 26.
- the actuating member 24 includes a stop shaft 30 and an elastic stop member 32 corresponding to the stop shaft 30, one of the stop shaft 30 and the linkage shaft 26 includes a bump 34, and the other includes a guiding surface 36 and a groove 38 corresponding to the bump 34.
- the operating portion 20 and/or the cap portion 22 can move and stop at a specific position.
- the bump 34 can move along the guiding surface 36 and then enter the groove 38, to position the operating portion 20 and the cap portion 22 at the corresponding position.
- the elastic stop member 32 may accumulate elastic potential energy with the movement of the stop shaft 30, and may drive, through the elastic potential energy, the stop shaft 30 to move.
- the bump 34 may be arranged between the operating portion 20 and the elastic linkage member 28.
- the elastic linkage member 28 may be arranged between the bump 34 and the cap portion 22.
- the guiding surface 36 and the groove 38 are arranged adjacent to and spaced apart from each other.
- the operating portion 20 and/or the cap portion 22 can move and stop at a specific position.
- the bump 34 can move along the guiding surface 36 and stop after entering the groove 38, and the cap portion 22 moves and stops accordingly.
- the guiding surface 36 is an inclined surface and is configured in such a way that the bump 34 moves along the guiding surface 36 into the groove 38 when the operating portion 20 drives the linkage shaft 26 to move axially.
- the guiding surface 36 may be inclined toward the groove 38, so that the bump 34 can move along the guiding surface 36 into the groove 38.
- a plurality of operating portions 20 and cap portions 22 are respectively arranged. In this way, a fragrance type and concentration can be adjusted.
- the operating portions 20 and the cap portions 22 may respectively correspond to different fragrance types and concentrations to adjust the fragrance types and concentrations correspondingly.
- the operating portions 20 and the cap portions 22 have the same size or different sizes. In this way, the fragrance concentration and type can be adjusted.
- the operating portions 20 and the cap portions 22 having the same size may correspond to different fragrance types and concentrations.
- a larger operating portion 20 and a larger cap portion 22 may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration, and a smaller operating portion and a smaller cap portion may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration, or vice versa.
- the operating portions 20 may include a large operating portion 17, a medium operating portion 19, and a small operating portion 21, and the cap portions 22 may include a large cap portion 23, a medium cap portion 25, and a small cap portion 27, which may correspond to high, medium, and low fragrance concentrations.
- the operating element 18 includes a closing portion 40, a closing linkage shaft 42 linked with the closing portion 40, and an elastic closing member 44 corresponding to the closing linkage shaft 42, one of the closing linkage shaft 42 and the stop shaft 30 includes a closing bump 46, and the other includes a closing guiding surface 48 corresponding to the closing bump 46.
- the closing bump 46 can move along the closing guiding surface 48, and push the stop shaft 30, the elastic stop member 32, and the elastic closing member 44 to move, so that the bump 34 can be disengaged from the groove 38 and contact the guiding surface 36, and the elastic linkage member 28 can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the operating portion 20 and the cap portion 22 to return to the initial position shown in FIG. 4 to block the fragrance. Then the elastic closing member 44 and the elastic stop member 32 can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the closing portion 40 and the stop shaft 30 to return to the initial position shown in FIG. 4 .
- a distance by which the closing bump 46 moves along the closing guiding surface 48 may be greater than a distance by which the bump 34 moves along the guiding surface 36.
- the closing guiding surface 48 may be arranged on a free end of the stop shaft 30, and the elastic stop member 32 may be arranged on an other end of the stop shaft 30.
- the guiding surface 36 and the groove 38 may be arranged between the closing guiding surface 48 and the elastic stop member 32.
- the closing guiding surface 48 is an inclined plane and is configured in such a way that the closing bump 46 drives the stop shaft 30 to move axially when the closing portion 40 drives the closing linkage shaft 42 to move axially, so that the bump 34 is disengaged from the groove 38 and forms contact fit with the guiding surface 36.
- the closing guiding surface 48 may be inclined toward the closing bump 46, so that the stop shaft 30 can be pushed to move leftward when the closing portion 40 is driven to be moved rearward by a force, during which the elastic closing member 44 and the elastic stop member 32 can accumulate elastic potential energy. Then the elastic closing member 44 can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the closing linkage shaft 42 and the closing portion 40 to move forward, and the stop shaft 30 may be driven to move rightward by the elastic stop member 32.
- a slope of the closing guiding surface 48 may be less than a slope of the guiding surface 36.
- the operating element 18 includes a receiving portion 50, and the operating portion 20, the cap portion 22, and the closing portion 40 are at least partially located outside the receiving portion 50.
- FIG. 5 is another partial schematic cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 2 .
- the receiving portion 50 may be substantially in the shape of a cassette including a top wall 51, a bottom wall 53, a front wall 55, a rear wall 57, a left wall 59, and a right wall 61.
- the top wall 51 may be disassembled.
- the top wall 51 is omitted in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 .
- the operating portion 20 and the closing portion 40 may protrude from the front wall 55.
- the cap portion 22 may protrude from the rear wall 57.
- the elastic stop member 32 may abut against an inner side of the left wall 59.
- the stop shaft 30 may extend toward the right wall 61 from the elastic stop member 32.
- the accommodating element 16 includes an accommodating portion 52 and a leaking portion 54, and the cap portion 22 and the leaking portion 54 are movable relative to each other to release or block the fragrance in the accommodating portion 52.
- the accommodating element 16 includes a replaceable fragrance container 56 including the accommodating portion 52, the leaking portion 54, and a lid 58.
- the accommodating element 16 includes a cassette 60 fixed to the box 12.
- the fragrance container 56 is at least partially received in the cassette, the cassette 60 includes an opening 62 corresponding to the leaking portion 54, and the cap portion 22 is configured to expose or cover the opening 62.
- the fragrance container 56 can be mounted and the fragrance can be released or blocked.
- the cassette 60 may be fixed to the box 12 through welding or the like.
- the leaking portion 54 and the opening 62 are arranged adjacent and opposite to each other, may protrude into the opening 62, and may extend through the opening 62.
- the fragrance can be released outward through the gap 49 between the leaking portion 54, the opening 62, and the cap portion 22 and the accommodating element 16.
- FIG. 2 when the cap portion 22 approaches to cover the opening 62, the fragrance is sealed in the fragrance assembly 14 and is in a blocked state.
- FIG. 6 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the cassette of the fragrance assembly in FIG. 5 .
- the cassette 60 includes a plurality of openings 62, and a plurality of operating portions 20 and a plurality of cap portions 22 are respectively arranged. Quantities of the operating portions and the cap portions respectively correspond to a quantity of the openings 62. In this way, the fragrance can be more flexibly unblocked/blocked and adjusted.
- Each of the operating portions 20 may drive a corresponding one of the cap portions 22 to move, so that a corresponding one of the openings 62 can be exposed or covered.
- a corresponding operating portion 20 may be operated.
- the fragrance concentration can be adjusted.
- the air circulation area of the opening 62 may correspond to an opening area thereof.
- An opening 62 having a larger air circulation area may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration, and an opening 62 having a smaller air circulation area may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration, or vice versa.
- fragrance can be applied to clothing in the clothing handling chamber 64 through the fragrance assembly 14 and the airflow passage 66.
- the fragrance assembly 14 may be arranged at a front of the box 12 and below the clothing handling chamber 64.
- the clothing handling device 10 may perform handling such as washing and drying on the clothing in the clothing handling chamber 64. During the drying of the clothing in the clothing handling chamber 64 in the clothing handling device 10, the fragrance in the fragrance assembly 14 can enter the clothing handling chamber 64 through the airflow passage 66, which is absorbed by the clothing. After air circulation for a specific period, the function of adding fragrance to the clothing can be realized.
- the clothing handling device 10 includes a clothing handling chamber 64.
- the leaking portion 54 contacts circulating air passing through the clothing handling chamber 64 after the cap portion 22 leaves the leaking portion 54.
- the fragrance can be released through the leaking portion 54 and the circulating air.
- FIG. 7 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the accommodating element of the fragrance assembly in FIG. 5 .
- a plurality of leaking portions 54 are arranged on the accommodating element 16, and a cross-sectional area of at least one of the leaking portions 54 exposed to the circulating air is different from those of the other leaking portions 54.
- a leaking portion 54 with a larger cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration
- a leaking portion 54 with a smaller cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration
- leaking portions 54 with the same cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to the same fragrance concentration.
- a plurality of leaking portions 54 are arranged on the accommodating element 16, and a plurality of operating portions 20 and a plurality of cap portions 22 are arranged. Quantities of the operating portions and the cap portions respectively correspond to a quantity of the leaking portions 54.
- the fragrance released through the leaking portion 54 can be more flexibly adjusted.
- Each of the operating portions 20 may drive a corresponding one of the cap portions 22 to move, so as to unblock or block the fragrance leaking from a corresponding one of the leaking portions 54.
- a corresponding operating portion 20 may be operated.
- each of the leaking portions 54 includes a plug made of a porous medium.
- the leaking portion 54 can absorb a liquid fragrance through the gap.
- the fragrance adsorbed through the gap of the leaking portion 54 can volatilize into the air.
- the fragrance assembly 14 is arranged in the box 12 to apply the fragrance to the clothing in the box 12.
- the fragrance container 56 may be taken out to replace or replenish the fragrance for the fragrance container 56, and then the fragrance container is replaced back, or a replaced fragrance container 56 may be placed.
- the fragrance container 56 includes a lid 58 arranged opposite to the leaking portion 54 and configured to seal the accommodating portion 52 with the leaking portion.
- the fragrance can be replaced or replenished for the fragrance container 56.
- the lid 58 may be opened to add a different fragrance and the same fragrance to the accommodating portion 52.
- the leaking portion 54 may be arranged in an inaccessible position such as an interior of the clothing handling device 10.
- the lid 58 may be located in an accessible position such as an exterior of the clothing handling device 10.
- the fragrance container 56 includes a plurality of chambers 68.
- Each of the chambers 68 includes the accommodating portion 52 and the leaking portion 54.
- the fragrance concentration and type can be flexibly adjusted.
- the fragrance container 56 may include three chambers 68.
- Each of the chambers 68 includes one accommodating portion 52 and one leaking portion 54.
- the accommodating portion 52 may be in the shape of a cassette with openings on two opposite walls.
- the leaking portion 54 may fill the opening on one of the walls, such as the rear wall of the accommodating portion 52.
- the lid 58 may seal the opening on the other wall, such as the front wall of the accommodating portion 52. A part of the lid 58 may protrude into the accommodating portion 52 and contact an inner wall of the accommodating portion 52, to seal the accommodating portion 52, which enhances a binding force between the lid and the accommodating portion.
- an accommodating capacity of the accommodating portion 52 of at least one of the chambers 68 is different from those of the accommodating portions 52 of the other chambers 68.
- the large chamber 69, the medium chamber 71, and the small chamber 73 may respectively correspond to three different types of fragrances.
- the fragrance in the corresponding one of the chambers 69, 71, and 73 may be released.
- a fragrance type of the accommodating portion 52 of at least one of the chambers 68 is different from those of the accommodating portions 52 of the other chambers 68.
- the fragrance in the corresponding chamber 68 may be released according to a required fragrance type to adjust the fragrance type.
- an area of the leaking portion 54 of at least one of the chambers 68 that may be exposed to the outside air is different from those of the leaking portions 54 of the other chambers 68.
- the leaking portions 54 may include a large leaking portion 41, a medium leaking portion 43, and a small leaking portion 45, which respectively correspond to the large chamber 69, the medium chamber 71, and the small chamber 73.
- the large chamber 69 corresponding to the large leaking portion 41 may be selected.
- the small chamber 73 corresponding to the small leaking portion 45 may be selected.
- the medium chamber 71 corresponding to the medium leaking portion 43 may be selected.
- the leaking portion 54 is made of a material that allows a liquid or a gas to penetrate. In this way, the fragrance can be released.
- the leaking portion 54 can adsorb the liquid fragrance in the accommodating portion 52, so that the adsorbed liquid fragrance can volatilize and be mixed with the air, and flow with the air when the fragrance contacts the outside air.
- the fragrance container 56 can be mounted.
- the cassette 60 may be in the shape of a cuboid.
- the receiving cavity 70 may correspond to a shape, a structure, and a size of the fragrance container 56 to receive the fragrance container 56.
- the entry/exit portion 72 may be an opening allowing the fragrance container 56 to pass through.
- the clothing handling device 10 can realize a compact structure and a beautiful appearance.
- the fragrance container 56 can be conveniently placed into the cassette 60 and taken out from the cassette 60.
- the handle portion 74 may be an edge portion of the lid 58 protruding from the cassette 60. When the fragrance container 56 needs to be placed into the cassette 60 or taken out from the cassette 60, a force may be applied to the handle portion 74.
- the cassette 60 includes an opening 62 arranged opposite to the entry/exit portion 72.
- the opening 62 may be in communication with the inside of the clothing handling device 10, to release the fragrance inside the clothing handling device 10.
- the entry/exit portion 72 may be in communication with the outside of the clothing handling device 10, to mount and replace the fragrance container 56.
- the fragrance container 56 includes a leaking portion 54, which may leak the fragrance through the opening 62.
- the leaking portion 54 may be exposed in the opening 62 and/or outside the opening 62.
- the fragrance leaking through the leaking portion 54 may be released to the outside of the cassette 60 through the opening 62.
- the fragrance assembly 14 includes an operating element 18 arranged outside the cassette 60.
- a fragrance storage position and a control operation position are spaced apart from each other, so that a control operation is less likely to be subjected to spatial and directional constraints.
- the operating element 18 may be controlled to operate outside the cassette 60 where the fragrance is stored, so that the control operation is less likely to be subjected to spatial and directional constraints.
- the fragrance container 56 is less likely to be interfered by an operating element 18 that is mistakenly arranged during mounting and replacement.
- the operating element 18 is less likely to be interfered by a fragrance container 56 that is mistakenly arranged during operation.
- the operating element 18 may be fixed to the box 12 through welding or the like. When fragrance replacement or replenishment is required, only the fragrance container 56 instead of the entire fragrance assembly 14 needs to be taken out, and the operation is relatively simple. In addition, the operating element 18 is not disassembled a plurality of times, so that a possibility of damage is low.
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- The present invention relates to the field of clothing handling technologies, and in particular, to a clothing handling device.
- Fragrance products of some existing clothing handling devices directly contact clothing, which may cause stains on the clothing, or a concentration cannot be well controlled.
- In addition, although fragrance products of some other clothing handling devices do not directly contact the clothing, shortcomings such as inconvenient replacement exist.
- Fragrance products of some other clothing handling devices can accommodate only a single type of fragrance. When a user wants to change the fragrance type, the user needs to disassemble the fragrance product for replacement, which is inconvenient. In addition, the replaced fragrance may leak and volatilize.
- Therefore, improvements are required.
- The present invention is intended to resolve at least one of the above problems.
- An aspect of embodiments of the present invention relates to a clothing handling device, including a box and a fragrance assembly arranged in the box. The fragrance assembly includes a replaceable fragrance container.
- The embodiments of this application can realize convenient replacement of a fragrance. Optionally, the fragrance container includes an accommodating portion and a leaking portion.
- In this way, a fragrance can be prevented from direct contact with the clothing and the concentration can be easily controlled.
- Optionally, the fragrance container includes a lid. The lid is arranged opposite to the leaking portion and configured to seal the accommodating portion with the leaking portion.
- In this way, the fragrance can be replaced or replenished for the fragrance container.
- Optionally, the fragrance container includes a plurality of chambers. Each of the chambers includes the accommodating portion and the leaking portion.
- In this way, a fragrance concentration and type can be flexibly adjusted.
- Optionally, an accommodating capacity of the accommodating portion of at least one of the chambers is different from those of the accommodating portions of the other chambers.
- In this way, the fragrance concentration and type can be adjusted.
- Optionally, a fragrance type of the accommodating portion of at least one of the chambers is different from those of the accommodating portions of the other chambers.
- In this way, the fragrance type can be adjusted.
- Optionally, an area of the leaking portion of at least one of the chambers exposed to the outside air is different from those of the leaking portions of the other chambers.
- In this way, the fragrance concentration can be adjusted.
- Optionally, the leaking portion is made of a material that allows a liquid or a gas to penetrate. In this way, the fragrance can be released.
- Optionally, the fragrance assembly includes a cassette fixed to the box. The cassette includes a receiving cavity that receives at least part of the fragrance container and an entry/exit portion in communication with the receiving cavity, and the fragrance container enters and exits the receiving cavity through the entry/exit portion.
- In this way, the fragrance container can be mounted.
- Optionally, the fragrance container includes a lid. The lid is configured to seal the entry/exit portion.
- In this way, the clothing handling device can realize a compact structure and a beautiful appearance.
- Optionally, the fragrance container includes a lid. The lid includes a handle portion protruding from the cassette. In this way, the fragrance container can be conveniently placed into the cassette and taken out from the cassette. Optionally, the cassette includes an opening. The opening is arranged opposite to the entry/exit portion.
- In this way, the fragrance can be released inside the clothing handling device.
- Optionally, the fragrance container includes a leaking portion. The leaking portion is configured to leak a fragrance through the opening. In this way, the release of a fragrance can be controlled.
- Optionally, the fragrance assembly includes an operating element. The operating element includes an operating portion and a cap portion. The cap portion is configured to expose or cover the opening with a movement of the operating portion to release or block the fragrance leaking through the leaking portion.
- In this way, the fragrance can be conveniently unblocked/blocked.
- Optionally, the fragrance assembly includes an operating element. The operating element is arranged outside the cassette.
- In this way, a fragrance storage position and a control operation position are spaced apart from each other, so that a control operation is less likely to be subjected to spatial and directional constraints.
- Optionally, the fragrance assembly includes an operating element. The operating element is staggered with respect to the fragrance container to release or block the fragrance in the fragrance container.
- In this way, the operating element and the fragrance container are less likely to interfere with each other.
- Optionally, the fragrance assembly includes an operating element. The operating element is arranged separately from the fragrance container to release or block the fragrance in the fragrance container.
- In this way, the fragrance container can be replaced.
- The technical solutions of the above embodiments may be combined arbitrarily if allowed. The present invention is further described below in combination with the drawings. The same and similar labels may be used in the drawings to indicate same and similar components, shapes, structures, characteristics, and the like in different embodiments, and may description of the same and similar components, shapes, structures, characteristics, effects, and the like in different embodiments and existing in prior art.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a clothing handling device according to an aspect of embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a fragrance assembly of the clothing handling device inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of an operating element of the fragrance assembly inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is another schematic top view similar toFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is another partial schematic cross-sectional view similar toFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 6 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a cassette of the fragrance assembly inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 7 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of an accommodating element of the fragrance assembly inFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of the cassette inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a clothing handling device according to an aspect of embodiments of the present invention. A shown inFIG. 1 , the aspect of the embodiments of the present invention relates to aclothing handling device 10, including abox 12 and afragrance assembly 14 arranged in thebox 12. -
FIG. 2 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a fragrance assembly of the clothing handling device inFIG. 1 . Referring toFIG. 2 , thefragrance assembly 14 includes anaccommodating element 16 and anoperating element 18. The operatingelement 18 is configured to release or block a fragrance in theaccommodating element 16. - Embodiments of this application can realize convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance.
- For example, the
fragrance assembly 14 is arranged in thebox 12 to apply the fragrance to the clothing in thebox 12. The fragrance is accommodated in theaccommodating element 16 to reduce or avoid a possibility of direct contact between the fragrance and the clothing. The fragrance in theaccommodating element 16 may be released or blocked through the operatingelement 18, which is less likely to be subjected to spatial and structural constraint compared with directly releasing or blocking the fragrance through theaccommodating element 16. Therefore, the operation is more convenient. - Optionally, the operating
element 18 and theaccommodating element 16 are stacked in a first direction and a second direction different from each other. - In this way, the convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance and effective space utilization can be realized.
- The operating
element 18 and theaccommodating element 16 may include parts stacked in the first direction X and parts stacked in the second direction Y respectively, so that thefragrance assembly 14 is less likely to be oversized in a single direction, and the fragrance may be unblocked/blocked in a direction that facilitates operation, which is less likely to be subjected to spatial and structural constraints. - The terms "first" and "second" herein are not intended to represent a priority, a significance, and the like, but to help distinguish between directions, shapes, structures, elements, and the like modified by them.
- Optionally, the operating
element 18 includes an operatingportion 20 and acap portion 22 linked with the operatingportion 20, and thecap portion 22 may release or block the fragrance with a movement of the operatingportion 20. In this way, the convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance can be realized. - The operating
portion 20 and thecap portion 22 may be respectively arranged at a position that facilitates operation and a position that does not facilitate operation. For example, the operatingportion 20 may be arranged outside thefragrance assembly 14 and thebox 12 to facilitate operation, and thecap portion 22 may be arranged inside thefragrance assembly 14 and thebox 12 to facilitate the release of the fragrance inside. - For positions and relationships represented by the terms "inside", "outside", "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" herein, refer to the drawings, or the positions and relationships may correspond to positions and relationships during actual use of the
clothing handling device 10. - Optionally, the operating
portion 20 is staggered with respect to theaccommodating element 16 in a first direction, and thecap portion 22 and theaccommodating element 16 are movable relative to each other in a second direction Y different from the first direction X. - In this way, the convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance and effective space utilization can be realized.
- For example, the operating
portion 20 may be arranged above or below theaccommodating element 16, and thecap portion 22 and theaccommodating element 16 are movable relative to each other in a front-rear direction. Thecap portion 22 may be arranged at an upper rear position or a lower rear position of the operatingportion 20. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic top view of the operating element inFIG. 2 .FIG. 4 is another schematic top view similar toFIG. 3 . As shown inFIG. 3 andFIG. 4 , optionally, the operatingelement 18 includes an actuatingmember 24 configured to cause the operatingportion 20 and/or thecap portion 22 to move. - In this way, the operating
portion 20 and/or thecap portion 22 can move to unblock/block the fragrance. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , the actuatingmember 24 can drive thecap portion 22 to move to release the fragrance when the operatingportion 20 is driven to move by a force. As shown inFIG. 2 andFIG. 4 , the actuatingmember 24 can further drive the operatingportion 20 and thecap portion 22 to return to an initial position to block the fragrance. - Optionally, the actuating
member 24 includes alinkage shaft 26 connected to the operatingportion 20 and anelastic linkage member 28 corresponding to thelinkage shaft 26. - In this way, the
elastic linkage member 28 can drive the operatingportion 20 to move through thelinkage shaft 26. - When the operating
portion 20 is driven to move by a force, thecap portion 22 can be driven to move through thelinkage shaft 26 to release the fragrance. At the same time, theelastic linkage member 28 accumulates elastic potential energy with the movement of thelinkage shaft 26. Thereafter, theelastic linkage member 28 can drive, through the elastic potential energy, thelinkage shaft 26, the operatingportion 20, and thecap portion 22 to return to the initial positions to block the fragrance. - Optionally, the actuating
member 24 includes astop shaft 30 and anelastic stop member 32 corresponding to thestop shaft 30, one of thestop shaft 30 and thelinkage shaft 26 includes abump 34, and the other includes a guidingsurface 36 and agroove 38 corresponding to thebump 34. - In this way, the operating
portion 20 and/or thecap portion 22 can move and stop at a specific position. - When the operating
portion 20 is driven to move by a force, thebump 34 can move along the guidingsurface 36 and then enter thegroove 38, to position the operatingportion 20 and thecap portion 22 at the corresponding position. Theelastic stop member 32 may accumulate elastic potential energy with the movement of thestop shaft 30, and may drive, through the elastic potential energy, thestop shaft 30 to move. - The
bump 34 may be arranged between the operatingportion 20 and theelastic linkage member 28. Theelastic linkage member 28 may be arranged between thebump 34 and thecap portion 22. - Optionally, the guiding
surface 36 and thegroove 38 are arranged adjacent to and spaced apart from each other. - In this way, the operating
portion 20 and/or thecap portion 22 can move and stop at a specific position. - When the operating
portion 20 is driven by a force, thebump 34 can move along the guidingsurface 36 and stop after entering thegroove 38, and thecap portion 22 moves and stops accordingly. - Optionally, the guiding
surface 36 is an inclined surface and is configured in such a way that thebump 34 moves along the guidingsurface 36 into thegroove 38 when the operatingportion 20 drives thelinkage shaft 26 to move axially. - In this way, the operating
portion 20 and thelinkage shaft 26 can smoothly move and reach a stop position. - The guiding
surface 36 may be inclined toward thegroove 38, so that thebump 34 can move along the guidingsurface 36 into thegroove 38. - Optionally, a plurality of operating
portions 20 andcap portions 22 are respectively arranged. In this way, a fragrance type and concentration can be adjusted. - The operating
portions 20 and thecap portions 22 may respectively correspond to different fragrance types and concentrations to adjust the fragrance types and concentrations correspondingly. - Optionally, the operating
portions 20 and thecap portions 22 have the same size or different sizes. In this way, the fragrance concentration and type can be adjusted. - In some embodiments, the operating
portions 20 and thecap portions 22 having the same size may correspond to different fragrance types and concentrations. In some embodiments, alarger operating portion 20 and alarger cap portion 22 may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration, and a smaller operating portion and a smaller cap portion may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration, or vice versa. - In some embodiments, as shown in the figure, the operating
portions 20 may include alarge operating portion 17, amedium operating portion 19, and asmall operating portion 21, and thecap portions 22 may include alarge cap portion 23, amedium cap portion 25, and asmall cap portion 27, which may correspond to high, medium, and low fragrance concentrations. - Optionally, the operating
element 18 includes a closingportion 40, aclosing linkage shaft 42 linked with the closingportion 40, and anelastic closing member 44 corresponding to theclosing linkage shaft 42, one of theclosing linkage shaft 42 and thestop shaft 30 includes aclosing bump 46, and the other includes aclosing guiding surface 48 corresponding to theclosing bump 46. - In this way, the fragrance can be blocked.
- When the closing
portion 40 is driven to move by a force, theclosing bump 46 can move along theclosing guiding surface 48, and push thestop shaft 30, theelastic stop member 32, and theelastic closing member 44 to move, so that thebump 34 can be disengaged from thegroove 38 and contact the guidingsurface 36, and theelastic linkage member 28 can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the operatingportion 20 and thecap portion 22 to return to the initial position shown inFIG. 4 to block the fragrance. Then theelastic closing member 44 and theelastic stop member 32 can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the closingportion 40 and thestop shaft 30 to return to the initial position shown inFIG. 4 . - A distance by which the
closing bump 46 moves along theclosing guiding surface 48 may be greater than a distance by which thebump 34 moves along the guidingsurface 36. - The
closing guiding surface 48 may be arranged on a free end of thestop shaft 30, and theelastic stop member 32 may be arranged on an other end of thestop shaft 30. The guidingsurface 36 and thegroove 38 may be arranged between theclosing guiding surface 48 and theelastic stop member 32. - Optionally, the
closing guiding surface 48 is an inclined plane and is configured in such a way that theclosing bump 46 drives thestop shaft 30 to move axially when the closingportion 40 drives the closinglinkage shaft 42 to move axially, so that thebump 34 is disengaged from thegroove 38 and forms contact fit with the guidingsurface 36. - In this way, the fragrance can be smoothly blocked.
- The
closing guiding surface 48 may be inclined toward theclosing bump 46, so that thestop shaft 30 can be pushed to move leftward when the closingportion 40 is driven to be moved rearward by a force, during which theelastic closing member 44 and theelastic stop member 32 can accumulate elastic potential energy. Then theelastic closing member 44 can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the closinglinkage shaft 42 and the closingportion 40 to move forward, and thestop shaft 30 may be driven to move rightward by theelastic stop member 32. - A slope of the
closing guiding surface 48 may be less than a slope of the guidingsurface 36. - Optionally, the operating
element 18 includes a receivingportion 50, and the operatingportion 20, thecap portion 22, and the closingportion 40 are at least partially located outside the receivingportion 50. - In this way, the operating
element 18 can be operated conveniently. -
FIG. 5 is another partial schematic cross-sectional view similar toFIG. 2 . Referring toFIG. 5 , the receivingportion 50 may be substantially in the shape of a cassette including atop wall 51, abottom wall 53, afront wall 55, arear wall 57, aleft wall 59, and aright wall 61. Thetop wall 51 may be disassembled. Thetop wall 51 is omitted inFIG. 3 andFIG. 4 . The operatingportion 20 and the closingportion 40 may protrude from thefront wall 55. Thecap portion 22 may protrude from therear wall 57. Theelastic stop member 32 may abut against an inner side of theleft wall 59. Thestop shaft 30 may extend toward theright wall 61 from theelastic stop member 32. - The
elastic linkage member 28 and theelastic closing member 44 may abut against an inner side of therear wall 57. Thelinkage shaft 26 may extend through thefront wall 55 and therear wall 57, and include alinkage squeezing portion 63 that can squeeze theelastic linkage member 28 toward therear wall 57. The closinglinkage shaft 42 may extend between thefront wall 55 and therear wall 57, and include aclosing squeezing portion 65 that can squeeze theelastic closing member 44 toward therear wall 57. - Referring to
FIG. 2 andFIG. 5 , optionally, theaccommodating element 16 includes anaccommodating portion 52 and a leakingportion 54, and thecap portion 22 and the leakingportion 54 are movable relative to each other to release or block the fragrance in theaccommodating portion 52. - In this way, the convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance can be realized.
- As shown in
FIG. 2 , when thecap portion 22 covers the leakingportion 54, the fragrance in theaccommodating portion 52 cannot be released outward. Referring toFIG. 5 , when thecap portion 22 exposes the leakingportion 54, the fragrance in theaccommodating portion 52 can be released through agap 49 in fluid communication with the leakingportion 54. - Optionally, the
accommodating element 16 includes areplaceable fragrance container 56 including theaccommodating portion 52, the leakingportion 54, and alid 58. - In this way, the fragrance can be conveniently replaced and replenished.
- When fragrance replacement or replenishment is required, the
fragrance container 56 may be taken out and another fragrance container with a fragrance may be placed, to replace or replenish the fragrance for thefragrance assembly 14, or thelid 58 may be opened, and the fragrance in theaccommodating portion 52 of thefragrance container 56 is replaced or replenished and then thefragrance container 56 is replaced back. - Optionally, the
accommodating element 16 includes acassette 60 fixed to thebox 12. Thefragrance container 56 is at least partially received in the cassette, thecassette 60 includes anopening 62 corresponding to the leakingportion 54, and thecap portion 22 is configured to expose or cover theopening 62. - In this way, the
fragrance container 56 can be mounted and the fragrance can be released or blocked. - The
cassette 60 may be fixed to thebox 12 through welding or the like. The leakingportion 54 and theopening 62 are arranged adjacent and opposite to each other, may protrude into theopening 62, and may extend through theopening 62. Referring toFIG. 5 , when thecap portion 22 moves away to expose theopening 62, the fragrance can be released outward through thegap 49 between the leakingportion 54, theopening 62, and thecap portion 22 and theaccommodating element 16. As shown inFIG. 2 , when thecap portion 22 approaches to cover theopening 62, the fragrance is sealed in thefragrance assembly 14 and is in a blocked state. -
FIG. 6 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the cassette of the fragrance assembly inFIG. 5 . Referring toFIG. 4 ,FIG. 5 , andFIG. 6 , optionally, thecassette 60 includes a plurality ofopenings 62, and a plurality of operatingportions 20 and a plurality ofcap portions 22 are respectively arranged. Quantities of the operating portions and the cap portions respectively correspond to a quantity of theopenings 62. In this way, the fragrance can be more flexibly unblocked/blocked and adjusted. - Each of the operating
portions 20 may drive a corresponding one of thecap portions 22 to move, so that a corresponding one of theopenings 62 can be exposed or covered. When it is necessary to block the fragrance and adjust the fragrance concentration and type, acorresponding operating portion 20 may be operated. - Optionally, an air circulation area of at least one of the
openings 62 is different from those of theother openings 62. - In this way, the fragrance concentration can be adjusted.
- The air circulation area of the
opening 62 may correspond to an opening area thereof. Anopening 62 having a larger air circulation area may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration, and anopening 62 having a smaller air circulation area may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration, or vice versa. - The
clothing handling device 10 may be a washing and drying machine or a drying machine. Still referring toFIG. 1 , optionally, theclothing handling device 10 includes aclothing handling chamber 64 and anairflow passage 66 in fluid communication with theclothing handling chamber 64. A part of thefragrance assembly 14 may be exposed in theairflow passage 66. - In this way, fragrance can be applied to clothing in the
clothing handling chamber 64 through thefragrance assembly 14 and theairflow passage 66. - The
fragrance assembly 14 may be arranged at a front of thebox 12 and below theclothing handling chamber 64. Theclothing handling device 10 may perform handling such as washing and drying on the clothing in theclothing handling chamber 64. During the drying of the clothing in theclothing handling chamber 64 in theclothing handling device 10, the fragrance in thefragrance assembly 14 can enter theclothing handling chamber 64 through theairflow passage 66, which is absorbed by the clothing. After air circulation for a specific period, the function of adding fragrance to the clothing can be realized. - Optionally, the
clothing handling device 10 includes aclothing handling chamber 64. The leakingportion 54 contacts circulating air passing through theclothing handling chamber 64 after thecap portion 22 leaves the leakingportion 54. - In this way, the fragrance can be released through the leaking
portion 54 and the circulating air. - When the leaking
portion 54 contacts the circulating air passing through theclothing handling chamber 64, the fragrance may be mixed with the circulating air through the leakingportion 54, and then enter theclothing handling chamber 64 with the circulating air, which can be absorbed by the clothing in theclothing handling chamber 64. After air circulation for a specific period, the function of adding fragrance to the clothing can be realized. -
FIG. 7 is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the accommodating element of the fragrance assembly inFIG. 5 . Referring toFIG. 7 , optionally, a plurality of leakingportions 54 are arranged on theaccommodating element 16, and a cross-sectional area of at least one of the leakingportions 54 exposed to the circulating air is different from those of the other leakingportions 54. - In this way, a concentration of the fragrance released through the leaking
portion 54 can be adjusted. - A leaking
portion 54 with a larger cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration, a leakingportion 54 with a smaller cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration, and leakingportions 54 with the same cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to the same fragrance concentration. - Referring to
FIG. 4 ,FIG. 5 , andFIG. 7 , optionally, a plurality of leakingportions 54 are arranged on theaccommodating element 16, and a plurality of operatingportions 20 and a plurality ofcap portions 22 are arranged. Quantities of the operating portions and the cap portions respectively correspond to a quantity of the leakingportions 54. - In this way, the fragrance released through the leaking
portion 54 can be more flexibly adjusted. - Each of the operating
portions 20 may drive a corresponding one of thecap portions 22 to move, so as to unblock or block the fragrance leaking from a corresponding one of the leakingportions 54. When it is necessary to unblock a fragrance and adjust a fragrance concentration and type, acorresponding operating portion 20 may be operated. - Optionally, each of the leaking
portions 54 includes a plug made of a porous medium. - In this way, the fragrance can be released through the leaking
portion 54. - The leaking
portion 54 can absorb a liquid fragrance through the gap. When the air contacts the leakingportion 54, the fragrance adsorbed through the gap of the leakingportion 54 can volatilize into the air. - Still referring to
FIG. 1 , an aspect of the embodiments of the present invention relates to aclothing handling device 10, including abox 12 and afragrance assembly 14 arranged in thebox 12. Thefragrance assembly 14 includes areplaceable fragrance container 56. - The embodiments of this application can realize convenient replacement of a fragrance.
- For example, the
fragrance assembly 14 is arranged in thebox 12 to apply the fragrance to the clothing in thebox 12. When fragrance replacement or replenishment is required, thefragrance container 56 may be taken out to replace or replenish the fragrance for thefragrance container 56, and then the fragrance container is replaced back, or a replacedfragrance container 56 may be placed. - Still referring to
FIG. 5 , optionally, thefragrance container 56 includes anaccommodating portion 52 and a leakingportion 54. In this way, a fragrance can be prevented from direct contact with the clothing and the concentration can be easily controlled. - The
accommodating portion 52 can accommodate the fragrance, and the leakingportion 54 can leak the fragrance in theaccommodating portion 52. A concentration of a fragrance applied may be adjusted by controlling the leakingportion 54. - Optionally, the
fragrance container 56 includes alid 58 arranged opposite to the leakingportion 54 and configured to seal theaccommodating portion 52 with the leaking portion. - In this way, the fragrance can be replaced or replenished for the
fragrance container 56. - When the fragrance needs to be replaced or replenished, the
lid 58 may be opened to add a different fragrance and the same fragrance to theaccommodating portion 52. The leakingportion 54 may be arranged in an inaccessible position such as an interior of theclothing handling device 10. Thelid 58 may be located in an accessible position such as an exterior of theclothing handling device 10. - Still referring to
FIG. 7 , optionally, thefragrance container 56 includes a plurality ofchambers 68. Each of thechambers 68 includes theaccommodating portion 52 and the leakingportion 54. - In this way, the fragrance concentration and type can be flexibly adjusted.
- As shown in
FIG. 7 , thefragrance container 56 may include threechambers 68. Each of thechambers 68 includes one accommodatingportion 52 and one leakingportion 54. Theaccommodating portion 52 may be in the shape of a cassette with openings on two opposite walls. The leakingportion 54 may fill the opening on one of the walls, such as the rear wall of theaccommodating portion 52. Thelid 58 may seal the opening on the other wall, such as the front wall of theaccommodating portion 52. A part of thelid 58 may protrude into theaccommodating portion 52 and contact an inner wall of theaccommodating portion 52, to seal theaccommodating portion 52, which enhances a binding force between the lid and the accommodating portion. - Optionally, an accommodating capacity of the
accommodating portion 52 of at least one of thechambers 68 is different from those of theaccommodating portions 52 of theother chambers 68. - In this way, the fragrance concentration and type can be adjusted.
- As shown in the figure, the three
chambers 68 may be 69, 71, and 73 respectively having a large accommodating capacity, a medium accommodating capacity, and a small chamber accommodating capacity, which may respectively correspond to thechambers large operating portion 17, themedium operating portion 19, and thesmall operating portion 21, thelarge cap portion 23, themedium cap portion 25, and thesmall cap portion 27, and the high-concentration fragrance, the medium-concentration fragrance, and the low-concentration fragrance. When the high-concentration fragrance, the medium-concentration fragrance, or the low-concentration fragrance is required, the correspondinglarge cap portion 23,medium cap portion 25, orsmall cap portion 27 may be driven to move by thelarge operating portion 17, themedium operating portion 19, or thesmall operating portion 21, so as to release the fragrance in the correspondinglarge chamber 69,medium chamber 71, orsmall chamber 73. - In some other embodiments, the
large chamber 69, themedium chamber 71, and thesmall chamber 73 may respectively correspond to three different types of fragrances. When a fragrance of a specific type is required, the fragrance in the corresponding one of the 69, 71, and 73 may be released.chambers - Optionally, a fragrance type of the
accommodating portion 52 of at least one of thechambers 68 is different from those of theaccommodating portions 52 of theother chambers 68. - In this way, the fragrance type can be adjusted.
- The fragrance in the
corresponding chamber 68 may be released according to a required fragrance type to adjust the fragrance type. - Optionally, an area of the leaking
portion 54 of at least one of thechambers 68 that may be exposed to the outside air is different from those of the leakingportions 54 of theother chambers 68. - In this way, the fragrance concentration can be adjusted.
- As shown in the figure, the leaking
portions 54 may include alarge leaking portion 41, amedium leaking portion 43, and a small leakingportion 45, which respectively correspond to thelarge chamber 69, themedium chamber 71, and thesmall chamber 73. - For example, when a high-concentration fragrance is required, the
large chamber 69 corresponding to thelarge leaking portion 41 may be selected. When a low-concentration fragrance is required, thesmall chamber 73 corresponding to the small leakingportion 45 may be selected. For example, when a medium-concentration fragrance is required, themedium chamber 71 corresponding to themedium leaking portion 43 may be selected. - Optionally, the leaking
portion 54 is made of a material that allows a liquid or a gas to penetrate. In this way, the fragrance can be released. - For example, the leaking
portion 54 can adsorb the liquid fragrance in theaccommodating portion 52, so that the adsorbed liquid fragrance can volatilize and be mixed with the air, and flow with the air when the fragrance contacts the outside air. -
FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of the cassette inFIG. 6 . Referring toFIG. 8 , optionally, thefragrance assembly 14 includes acassette 60 fixed to thebox 12. The cassette includes a receivingcavity 70 that receives at least part of thefragrance container 56 and an entry/exit portion 72 in communication with the receivingcavity 70. Thefragrance container 56 may enter and exit the receivingcavity 70 through the entry/exit portion 72. - In this way, the
fragrance container 56 can be mounted. - The
cassette 60 may be in the shape of a cuboid. The receivingcavity 70 may correspond to a shape, a structure, and a size of thefragrance container 56 to receive thefragrance container 56. The entry/exit portion 72 may be an opening allowing thefragrance container 56 to pass through. - Still referring to
FIG. 7 , optionally, thefragrance container 56 includes alid 58, which may seal the entry/exit portion 72. - In this way, the
clothing handling device 10 can realize a compact structure and a beautiful appearance. - The
lid 58 may partially protrude into the entry/exit portion 72, abuts against an inner wall of thefragrance container 56, and covers an outer end surface of the entry/exit portion 72, so as to seal the entry/exit portion 72. In this way, a separate lid is omitted for thecassette 60, and the opening of the entry/exit portion 72 is covered, so that theclothing handling device 10 realizes a compact structure and a beautiful appearance. - Optionally, the
fragrance container 56 includes alid 58, which includes ahandle portion 74 protruding from thecassette 60. - In this way, the
fragrance container 56 can be conveniently placed into thecassette 60 and taken out from thecassette 60. - The
handle portion 74 may be an edge portion of thelid 58 protruding from thecassette 60. When thefragrance container 56 needs to be placed into thecassette 60 or taken out from thecassette 60, a force may be applied to thehandle portion 74. - Optionally, the
cassette 60 includes anopening 62 arranged opposite to the entry/exit portion 72. - In this way, the fragrance can be released inside the
clothing handling device 10. - The
opening 62 may be in communication with the inside of theclothing handling device 10, to release the fragrance inside theclothing handling device 10. The entry/exit portion 72 may be in communication with the outside of theclothing handling device 10, to mount and replace thefragrance container 56. - Optionally, the
fragrance container 56 includes a leakingportion 54, which may leak the fragrance through theopening 62. - In this way, the release of a fragrance can be controlled.
- The leaking
portion 54 may be exposed in theopening 62 and/or outside theopening 62. - The fragrance leaking through the leaking
portion 54 may be released to the outside of thecassette 60 through theopening 62. - Still referring
FIG. 2 andFIG. 5 , optionally, thefragrance assembly 14 includes anoperating element 18, which includes an operatingportion 20 and acap portion 22. Thecap portion 22 may expose or cover theopening 62 with a movement of the operatingportion 20 to release or block the fragrance leaking through the leakingportion 54. In this way, the fragrance can be conveniently unblocked/blocked. - When the
cap portion 22 exposes theopening 62, agap 49 in fluid communication with the leakingportion 54 and the outside of thefragrance assembly 14 may be formed between thecap portion 22 and thecassette 60, and the fragrance can be released to the outside of thefragrance assembly 14 through thegap 49. When thecap portion 22 covers theopening 62, the fragrance may be sealed in thefragrance assembly 14. The operatingportion 20 may be arranged at a position that facilitates operation, to unblock/block the fragrance. - Optionally, the
fragrance assembly 14 includes anoperating element 18 arranged outside thecassette 60. - In this way, a fragrance storage position and a control operation position are spaced apart from each other, so that a control operation is less likely to be subjected to spatial and directional constraints.
- The operating
element 18 may be controlled to operate outside thecassette 60 where the fragrance is stored, so that the control operation is less likely to be subjected to spatial and directional constraints. - Optionally, the
fragrance assembly 14 includes anoperating element 18 staggered with respect to thefragrance container 56 to release or block the fragrance in thefragrance container 56. - In this way, the operating
element 18 and thefragrance container 56 are less likely to interfere with each other. - The operating
element 18 and thefragrance container 56 may be staggered with respect to each other in an up-down, front-rear, or left-right direction. - The
fragrance container 56 is less likely to be interfered by an operatingelement 18 that is mistakenly arranged during mounting and replacement. The operatingelement 18 is less likely to be interfered by afragrance container 56 that is mistakenly arranged during operation. - Optionally, the
fragrance assembly 14 includes anoperating element 18 arranged separately from thefragrance container 56 to release or block the fragrance in thefragrance container 56. - In this way, the
fragrance container 56 can be replaced. - The operating
element 18 may be fixed to thebox 12 through welding or the like. When fragrance replacement or replenishment is required, only thefragrance container 56 instead of theentire fragrance assembly 14 needs to be taken out, and the operation is relatively simple. In addition, the operatingelement 18 is not disassembled a plurality of times, so that a possibility of damage is low. - The specific implementations described above and shown in the drawings are merely used for describing the present invention, and are not the entirety of the present invention. Any form of changes made by a person of ordinary skill in the art to the present invention within the scope of the basic technical ideas of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims (17)
- A clothing handling device (10), characterized by comprising:a box (12); anda fragrance assembly (14), arranged in the box (12), wherein the fragrance assembly (14) comprises a replaceable fragrance container (56).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fragrance container (56) comprises an accommodating portion (52) and a leaking portion (54).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the fragrance container (56) comprises a lid (58), wherein the lid is arranged opposite to the leaking portion (54) and configured to seal the accommodating portion (52) with the leaking portion.
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the fragrance container (56) comprises a plurality of chambers (68), wherein each of the chambers (68) comprises the accommodating portion (52) and the leaking portion (54).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that an accommodating capacity of the accommodating portion (52) of at least one of the chambers (68) is different from those of the accommodating portions (52) of the other chambers (68).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that a fragrance type of the accommodating portion (52) of at least one of the chambers (68) is different from those of the accommodating portions (52) of the other chambers (68).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that an area of the leaking portion (54) of at least one of the chambers (68) exposed to the outside air is different from those of the leaking portions (54) of the other chambers (68).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the leaking portion (54) is made of a material that allows a liquid or a gas to penetrate.
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fragrance assembly (14) comprises a cassette (60) fixed to the box (12), wherein the cassette comprises a receiving cavity (70) that receives at least part of the fragrance container (56) and an entry/exit portion (72) in communication with the receiving cavity (70), and the fragrance container (56) enters and exits the receiving cavity (70) through the entry/exit portion (72).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that the fragrance container (56) comprises a lid (58), wherein the lid is configured to seal the entry/exit portion (72).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that the fragrance container (56) comprises a lid (58), wherein the lid comprises a handle portion (74) protruding from the cassette (60).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that the cassette (60) comprises an opening (62), wherein the opening is arranged opposite to the entry/exit portion (72).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that the fragrance container (56) comprises a leaking portion (54), wherein the leaking portion is configured to leak a fragrance through the opening (62).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that the fragrance assembly (14) comprises an operating element (18), wherein the operating element comprises an operating portion (20) and a cap portion (22), and the cap portion (22) is configured to expose or cover the opening (62) with a movement of the operating portion (20) to release or block the fragrance leaking through the leaking portion (54).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that the fragrance assembly (14) comprises an operating element (18), wherein the operating element is arranged outside the cassette (60).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the fragrance assembly (14) comprises an operating element (18), wherein the operating element is staggered with respect to the fragrance container (56) to release or block a fragrance in the fragrance container (56).
- The clothing handling device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the fragrance assembly (14) comprises an operating element (18), wherein the operating element is arranged separately from the fragrance container (56) to release or block a fragrance in the fragrance container (56).
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