JP2021531062A - Clothes processing equipment and its control method - Google Patents

Abstract

A garment treatment device and a control method thereof, wherein the garment treatment device includes a treatment tank assembly for accommodating clothes to be treated inside, an atomization water storage device (201), and an atomization generator (200). including. The atomized water storage device (201) has an atomized water storage chamber (2011) for storing atomizing water and an atomized water delivery end (2016) communicating with the treatment tank assembly. The atomization generator is installed outside the atomization water storage chamber (2011). The energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber (2011) to change the atomizing water into mist. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end (2016) and performs mist treatment of clothing. Mist is generated by the atomization module, and the mist is introduced into the processing tank assembly to process the mist of clothing. Mist-treated clothing has no wrinkles or offensive odors. [Selection diagram] Fig. 2

Description

The present invention relates to the technical fields of washing, drying and care treatment of clothes, and specifically to a clothes treatment device and a control method thereof.

Generally, clothes are wrinkled or deformed after washing, especially after washing with water. In that case, it is necessary to restore the clothes to their original shape by ironing.

The raw material for clothing is fibers, and all of the fibers are microscopically composed of linear polymers. All of the linear polymers are freely arranged, and especially in the irregularly arranged amorphous region, water molecules enter the fine gaps in the region to expand and stretch the fibers. As a result, the fibers remain curled even after washing and drying the garment.

Depending on the properties of the fibers, hydrophilic fibers such as cotton, wool, silk and viscose fibers lose their original shape when washed with water and are slightly inferior in ironing durability and effectiveness. On the other hand, for example, hydrophobic fibers such as synthetic fibers (polyester, acrylic, etc.) are relatively excellent in stability of the original shape after washing with water, and have a reasonably good ironing finish.

Due to the above mechanism, in the conventional washing machine, when the clothes are dried after the washing is completed or when the clothes are directly dried, many wrinkles are generated on the clothes and the appearance is very poor.

The present invention mainly solves the problem that many wrinkles occur in clothes washed by a conventional washing machine and clothes dried by a clothes dryer, and by making clothes taut and eliminating wrinkles. Improve the user experience.

In view of the above, the present invention is proposed.

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a garment processing apparatus. Specifically, the following technical plan is used.

It is a garment treatment device and includes a treatment tank assembly for accommodating the garment to be treated inside, and an atomization module having an atomization water storage device and an atomization generator. The atomized water storage device has an atomized water storage chamber for storing atomizing water and an atomized water delivery end communicating with the treatment tank assembly. The energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber to turn the atomizing water into mist. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end and disposes of clothing mist.

Further, the atomization generator is an ultrasonic atomization generator. The ultrasonic atomization generator includes an ultrasonic vibrating end. A mounting port for mounting an ultrasonic vibration end is provided on the outer wall of the atomized water storage device of the atomized water storage device. The ultrasonic vibration end comes into contact with the atomizing water in the atomized water storage chamber and resonates at a high frequency to separate the molecular structure of liquid water and generate mist.

Further, the ultrasonic vibration end includes an atomized vibration plate and a vibration plate holder to which the atomized vibration plate is mounted. The vibration plate holder is hermetically attached to the attachment port of the atomized water storage device. The atomizing vibration plate is installed in the mounting port and comes into contact with atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber.

Further, the atomized water storage device further has an air supply end and an atomized water entry end for allowing atomization water to enter. The air supply end is located above the maximum water storage liquid level in the atomized water storage chamber.

Further, it includes a dry air passage that communicates with the treatment tank assembly, and the air supply end communicates with the dry air passage.

Preferably, a fan for flowing the dry air is installed in the dry air passage, and the connection point between the air supply end and the dry air passage is arranged at a position downstream of the fan.

More preferably, a heating pipe for heating the dry air is further installed in the dry air passage, and a connection point between the air supply end and the dry air passage is arranged between the heating pipe and the fan. NS.

Further, the atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the drum unit through a dry air passage.

Preferably, the dry air passage has a dry air delivery end for introducing heated dry air into the drum unit in communication with the drum unit. The connection point between the atomized water delivery end and the dry air passage of the atomized water storage device is located between the heating pipe and the dry air delivery end.

Further, the clothes processing device is a washer / dryer. The washer / dryer includes a water valve and a detergent case. The water supply valve has an atomized water supply control end communicating with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device and a detergent case water supply control end communicating with the detergent case.

Alternatively, the clothes processing device is a clothes dryer. The clothes dryer includes a water valve. The delivery end of the water supply valve communicates with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device, and the water supply end of the water supply valve is connected to an external water source.

Further, the garment processing device is a washing machine. The washing machine includes a water valve and a detergent case. The water supply valve has an atomized water supply control end communicating with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device and a detergent case water supply control end communicating with the detergent case.

The washing machine includes an outer tub and an inner tub installed in the outer tub. The atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the outer tank, and the air supply end of the atomized water storage device is connected to an atomization fan that blows air into the atomized water storage chamber.

Further, the atomized water storage device includes a housing having an open space and a lid covering the opening of the housing. The atomized water storage chamber is formed by surrounding the lid with both the lid and the housing.

The atomized water entry end is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid. Further, the atomized water delivery end is an atomized water outlet installed on the side wall of the housing, and the air supply end is an air supply port installed on the side wall of the housing. Both the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber. Preferably, the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are installed facing each other.

The mounting port is installed on the bottom wall of the housing. Preferably, the bottom wall of the housing is installed so as to be continuous from the higher side to the lower side, and the mounting port is installed at the lowest position of the bottom wall of the housing.

Further, the atomization generator includes a compressed gas delivery end inserted into the atomization water storage chamber and an atomization plate installed in the atomization water storage chamber. The compressed gas delivery end of the atomization generator sends out the compressed gas. The compressed gas forms mist by colliding the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber with the atomizing plate at high speed. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end and disposes of clothing mist.

Further, the atomization generator includes a gas compression device. The compressed gas delivery end of the atomization generator is a compressed gas nozzle, and the compressed gas nozzle extends to the atomized water storage chamber. The atomization plate is installed in the atomization water storage chamber and is installed so as to face the compressed gas nozzle. The compressed gas generated by the gas compressor is blown into the atomized water storage chamber through the compressed gas nozzle. The compressed gas forms mist by colliding the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber with the atomizing plate at high speed.

Further, the compressed gas nozzle is a Venturi nozzle. The Venturi nozzle is mounted on the side wall of the atomization reservoir and is higher than the maximum water level for atomization water. A water absorption pipe is installed in the atomized water storage chamber. One end of the water absorption pipe is submerged in the atomizing water in the atomized water storage chamber, and the other end extends to the minimum contraction portion of the Venturi nozzle. The atomization plate is installed in the atomization water storage chamber and is installed so as to face the outlet of the Venturi nozzle. The compressed gas generated by the gas compressor is blown into the atomized water storage chamber through the Venturi nozzle. Then, the atomizing water is sucked out from the water suction pipe by the negative pressure formed in the minimum contraction part of the Venturi nozzle, and the sucked atomizing water collides with the atomizing plate at high speed by the action of the compressed gas, resulting in mist. Is formed.

Further, the gas compressor is a compressor. The air inlet of the compressor communicates with the external environment of the garment processing equipment through a pipeline. Further, the outlet of the compressor communicates with the compressed gas nozzle.

Alternatively, the gas compression device is a fan. The gas nozzle communicates with an intake pipe in the external environment of the clothing processing apparatus, and the fan is installed in the intake pipe.

In addition, it includes a dry air passage that communicates with the treatment tank assembly.

The gas compressor is a compressor. The air inlet of the compressor communicates with the dry air passage through the pipeline. Further, the outlet of the compressor communicates with the compressed gas nozzle.

Alternatively, the gas compression device is a fan. The gas nozzle communicates with the dry air passage through the intake pipe, and the fan is installed in the intake pipe.

Further, the atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the drum unit through a dry air passage.

Preferably, the dry air passage has a dry air delivery end for introducing heated dry air into the drum unit in communication with the drum unit. The connection point between the atomized water delivery end and the dry air passage of the atomized water storage device is located between the heating pipe and the dry air delivery end.

Further, the clothes processing device is a washer / dryer. The washer / dryer includes a water valve and a detergent case. The atomized water storage device further has an atomized water entry end for allowing atomized water to enter. The water supply valve has an atomized water supply control end communicating with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device and a detergent case water supply control end communicating with the detergent case.

Alternatively, the clothes processing device is a clothes dryer. The clothes dryer includes a water valve. The delivery end of the water supply valve communicates with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device, and the water supply end of the water supply valve is connected to an external water source.

Further, the garment processing device is a washing machine. The washing machine includes a water valve and a detergent case. The atomized water storage device further has an atomized water entry end for allowing atomized water to enter. The water supply valve has an atomized water supply control end communicating with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device and a detergent case water supply control end communicating with the detergent case.

The washing machine includes an outer tub and an inner tub installed in the outer tub. The atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the outer tank.

Further, the atomization plate is a blocking plate. The compressed gas discharged from the Venturi nozzle gives an impact to the atomizing water, collides with the blocking plate at high speed, and scatters to form mist.

Further, an atomization plate submerged in the atomization water is installed in the atomization water storage chamber. In addition, a plurality of meshes are opened on the atomizing plate.

When the energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomization plate, mist is generated by vibrating the atomization plate and breaking the surface tension of the atomizing water in contact with the surface of the atomization plate. .. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end and disposes of clothing mist.

Alternatively, the energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomization water, and the atomization water is moved at high speed toward the atomization plate to generate mist. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end and disposes of clothing mist.

Further, the atomization plate is a pressure vibration member, and the atomization generator is a pressure boosting pump. The output end of the booster pump is inserted into the atomized water storage chamber.

When the pressure boosting pump operates, the pressure in the atomized water storage chamber increases. The pressure-vibrating member vibrates at a high frequency due to the action of pressure to separate the atomizing water in contact with the surface of the pressure-vibrating member to form mist.

Further, the output end and the atomized water delivery end of the booster pump are installed on two opposite side walls in the atomized water storage chamber. The atomization plate may be one or more, and is installed between the output end of the booster pump and the atomization water delivery end.

Further, the atomization generator is an electrostatic atomization module. The positive electrode and the negative electrode of the electrostatic atomization module are submerged in the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber.

As the electrons between the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the electrostatic atomization module move at high speed, the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber moves at high speed toward the atomizing plate, and mist is generated.

Further, the electrostatic atomization module includes a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate installed so as to face each other in the atomized water storage chamber. Both the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are submerged in the atomizing water. The atomization plate may be one or more, and is installed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate.

Preferably, the atomized water delivery end is installed on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber close to the positive electrode plate.

Further, the atomized water storage device further has an air supply end and an atomized water entry end for allowing atomization water to enter. The air supply end is located above the maximum water storage liquid level in the atomized water storage chamber.

In addition, it includes a dry air passage that communicates with the treatment tank assembly. The air supply end communicates with the dry air passage.

Preferably, a fan for flowing the dry air is installed in the dry air passage, and the connection point between the air supply end and the dry air passage is arranged at a position downstream of the fan.

More preferably, a heating pipe for heating the dry air is further installed in the dry air passage, and a connection point between the air supply end and the dry air passage is arranged between the heating pipe and the fan. NS.

The atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the drum unit through a dry air passage.

Preferably, the dry air passage has a dry air delivery end for introducing heated dry air into the drum unit in communication with the drum unit. The connection point between the atomized water delivery end and the dry air passage of the atomized water storage device is located between the heating pipe and the dry air delivery end.

Further, the atomized water storage device includes a housing having an open space and a lid covering the opening of the housing. The atomized water storage chamber is formed by surrounding the lid with both the lid and the housing. The atomizing plate is attached to the inner wall of the lid and extends toward the bottom wall of the housing. In addition, the atomization plate is submerged in the atomizing water.

The atomized water entry end is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid. Further, the atomized water delivery end is an atomized water outlet installed on the side wall of the housing, and the air supply end is an air supply port installed on the side wall of the housing. Both the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber. Preferably, the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are installed facing each other.

Further, an atomization plate mounting base is fixed to the inner wall of the lid, and the atomization plate is detachably mounted on the atomization plate mounting base.

Further, it includes a water blocking member installed in the atomized water storage chamber to prevent water from entering the atomized water delivery end.

Further, the atomized water delivery end is an atomized water outlet provided on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber. The water stop member has a blocking surface capable of covering the atomized water outlet in order to prevent water from entering the atomized water outlet. Since at least one side of the barrier surface is spaced apart from the inner wall of the atomized water reservoir, mist can enter the atomized water outlet from here.

Further, the water stop member is a water stop plate. The lower end of the water stop plate is installed in the atomized water storage chamber so as to incline toward the atomized water outlet. At least one side of the water stop plate is installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber, and the side of the water stop plate facing the atomizing water is a blocking surface. The mist generated in the atomized water storage chamber enters the atomized water outlet through the gap between the water stop plate and the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber. In addition, the non-atomized water accompanying the mist is blocked by the blocking surface of the water blocking plate and slides down along the blocking surface.

Further, the atomized water outlet is provided on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber. The lower end of the water stop plate is connected below the atomized water outlet, and the upper end of the water stop plate extends diagonally upward away from the atomized water outlet. In addition, the upper end of the water stop plate is installed at a distance from the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber.

Alternatively, the upper end of the water stop plate is connected to the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber, and the lower end of the water stop plate extends diagonally downward toward the atomized water outlet. Further, the lower end of the water stop plate is installed at a distance from the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber below the atomized water outlet.

Further, the water stop member is a water stop cover, and the water stop cover covers the atomized water outlet. At least a part of the edge of the water stop cover is installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber on the outer periphery of the atomized water outlet. The outer surface of the waterproof cover is a blocking surface. The mist generated in the atomized water storage chamber enters the atomized water outlet through the gap between the water stop cover and the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber. In addition, the non-atomized water accompanying the mist is blocked by the blocking surface of the waterproof cover and slides down along the blocking surface.

Further, the water stop cover has an open internal space, and the open end of the water stop cover covers the atomized water outlet. Moreover, at least a part of the edge of the opening end is installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber on the outer periphery of the atomized water outlet.

Preferably, the waterproof cover is a conical cover body or a truncated cone-shaped cover body.

Further, the water blocking member is a water collecting tank shielding plate having a water collecting tank. One end of the water collecting tank shielding plate is installed on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber below the atomized water outlet, and the other end extends toward the atomized water storage chamber. In addition, a precipitation port is provided on the bottom wall of the water collecting tank.

Further, the water collecting tank shielding plate is formed by partially bending a flat plate-like structure, and the bent portion forms a water collecting tank.

Preferably, one end of the water collecting tank shielding plate is connected below the atomized water outlet, and the other end is horizontally extended. Further, the stretched end of the water collecting tank shielding plate is stretched so as to incline upward toward the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber, and is installed at a distance from the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber. The water collecting tank is a U-shaped groove formed by bending a part of the water collecting tank shielding plate.

Further, the atomized water storage device further has an air supply end and an atomized water entry end for allowing atomization water to enter. The air supply end is located above the maximum water storage liquid level in the atomized water storage chamber.

The atomized water storage device includes a housing having an open space and a lid overlaid on the opening of the housing. The atomized water storage chamber is formed by surrounding the lid with both the lid and the housing.

The atomized water entry end is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid. Further, the atomized water delivery end is an atomized water outlet installed on the side wall of the housing, and the air supply end is an air supply port installed on the side wall of the housing. Both the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber. Preferably, the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are installed facing each other.

A second object of the present invention is to provide a control method for a garment processing apparatus. Specifically, the following technical plan is used.

In the method of controlling the garment processing device, the garment processing device controls the operation of the atomization module in the process of executing the drying program, the steam cleaning program, or the air cleaning program. The mist generated by the atomization module enters the treatment tank assembly to mist the clothes.

The clothing processing apparatus of the present invention generates mist by an atomization module and introduces the mist into the processing tank assembly to process the mist of clothing. The mist-treated garment has no wrinkles or offensive odors, which greatly improves the user experience.

In the present invention, a water blocking member is installed in the atomized water storage chamber. The water stop member can block unatomized water from entering the atomized water delivery end and being discharged. This ensures the mist treatment effect of clothing.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the principle of the garment processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view 1 of the garment processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention (the board surface is omitted). FIG. 3 is a plan view 2 of the garment processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention (the board surface is omitted). FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the structure of the atomized water storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the structure of the atomized water storage device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the structure of the atomized water storage device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is FIG. 1 showing the structure of the atomized water storage device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is FIG. 2 showing the structure of the atomized water storage device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is FIG. 3 showing the structure of the atomized water storage device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the garment processing apparatus of the present invention and a control method thereof will be described in detail in combination with the drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the garment treatment apparatus of this embodiment includes a treatment tank assembly for accommodating the garment to be treated inside, and an atomization module 200 having an atomization water storage apparatus 201 and an atomization generator. include. The atomized water storage device 201 has an atomized water storage chamber 2011 for storing atomizing water and an atomized water delivery end 2016 communicating with the treatment tank assembly. The energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber 2011 to change the atomizing water into mist. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end 2016 and performs the mist treatment of clothing.

In the clothes processing apparatus of this embodiment, mist is generated by the atomization module 200, and the mist is introduced into the processing tank assembly to perform mist processing of clothes. The mist-treated garment has no wrinkles or offensive odors, which greatly improves the user experience.

Various methods can be adopted for the atomization generator of this embodiment. The atomization generator may act on water by a method such as ultrasonic wave, mechanical vibration, static electricity, or high pressure to generate mist.

As one embodiment of this embodiment, the atomization generator described in this embodiment is an ultrasonic atomization generator. The ultrasonic atomization generator includes an ultrasonic vibrating end. A mounting port 2015 for mounting an ultrasonic vibration end is provided on the outer wall of the atomized water storage device 201 in the atomized water storage chamber. The ultrasonic vibration end comes into contact with the atomizing water in the atomized water storage chamber and resonates at a high frequency to separate the molecular structure of liquid water and generate mist.

Further, the ultrasonic vibration end described in this embodiment includes the atomization vibration plate 205 and the vibration plate holder 206 to which the atomization vibration plate 205 is mounted. The vibration plate holder 206 is hermetically attached to the attachment port 2015 of the atomized water storage device. The atomizing vibration plate 205 is installed in the mounting port 2015 and comes into contact with atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber.

Specifically, the vibration plate holder 206 of this embodiment has a tubular structure, and the tubular structure is hermetically connected to the mounting port 2015. Further, a packing 207 is installed between the tubular structure and the mounting port.

With the development of the market, the technology of ultrasonic atomizers is becoming more mature and the prices are getting lower, which is more advantageous for popularizing garment processing equipment in the market.

The ultrasonic atomization generator utilizes high frequency electrical vibration (vibration frequency is 1.7 MHz or 2.4 MHz, which exceeds the human auditory range. The electric vibration is completely harmless to humans and animals). By resonating the atomized vibration plate made of ceramics at a high frequency, the molecular structure of liquid water is separated and mist that floats naturally is generated. Water is atomized into ultrafine particles of 1-100 μm. The atomization is uniform and does not require heating or the addition of any chemical reagents. In addition, energy is saved by 90% as compared with the atomization method by heating. In addition, a large amount of anions are released during the atomization process. The anions precipitate by electrostatically reacting with smog and dust floating in the air, and can also effectively remove harmful substances such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and bacteria. The care experience is even better.

As one embodiment of the present embodiment, the atomized water storage device 201 further has an air supply end 2013 and an atomized water entry end 2017 for allowing atomized water to enter. The air supply end 2013 is located above the maximum water storage liquid level in the atomized water storage chamber. The atomized water entry end 2017 of this embodiment enables an external water source to be introduced into the atomized water storage chamber 2011 of the atomized water storage device 201. Further, the air supply end 2013 enables the air flow to be introduced into the atomized water storage chamber 2011 of the atomized water storage device 201. The airflow collides with the mist to better expel the mist from the atomized water delivery end 2016 and allow it to enter the treatment tank assembly.

The airflow source of the air supply end 2013 in this embodiment may be provided by the fan alone. As shown in FIG. 3, the air supply end 2013 of this embodiment is connected to the atomizing fan 900 installed independently. The atomization fan 900 is electrically connected to the main control panel of the clothing processing apparatus, and the on / off of the atomization fan 900 is controlled through the main control panel.

In this embodiment, the airflow source of the air supply end 2013 may be acquired according to the operation method of the clothing processing apparatus. As shown in FIG. 2, when the garment processing apparatus of this embodiment has a drying function, that is, when the garment processing apparatus includes a drying air passage 602 communicating with the processing tank assembly, the air supply. The end 2013 communicates with the dry air passage 602. In this embodiment, the dry air in the dry air passage is directly used as a wind source for moving the mist, depending on the operation method when the clothes processing apparatus has the drying function. This structure is simple, the overall cost is low, and it has great market value.

Preferably, a fan 605 for flowing the dry air is installed in the dry air passage 602, and a connection point between the air supply end 2013 and the dry air passage 602 is arranged at a downstream position of the fan 605. This allows the fan 605 to allow the dry air to enter the atomized water storage device 201.

More preferably, a heating pipe 601 for heating the dry air is further installed in the dry air passage 602, and the connection point between the air supply end 2013 and the dry air passage 602 is the heating pipe 601 and the fan. Arranged between 605.

The fan 605 of this embodiment includes a motor 604 and blades 603. When the motor 604 is energized, the blades 603 rotate at high speed, so that gas can be discharged to the air passage where the heating pipe 601 is attached, and the gas at the bottom of the back surface of the outer tank is sucked and flows to the blades 603. do. By continuing this process repeatedly, it becomes possible to maintain a high-temperature gas inside the outer tank, and clothes can be dried.

As one embodiment of the present embodiment, the atomized water delivery end 2016 of the atomized water storage device 201 communicates with the drum unit through the dry air passage 602.

Preferably, the dry air passage 602 has a dry air delivery end for introducing heated dry air into the drum unit in communication with the drum unit. The connection point between the atomized water delivery end 2016 of the atomized water storage device 201 and the dry air passage is located between the heating pipe 601 and the dry air delivery end.

As one embodiment of this embodiment, the clothes processing device is a washer / dryer. The washer / dryer includes a water valve 800 and a detergent case 500. The water supply valve 800 has an atomized water supply control end communicating with the atomized water entry end 2017 of the atomized water storage device 201 and a detergent case water supply control end communicating with the detergent case 500. In this embodiment, by improving the water supply valve 800 of the washer / dryer, water supply control for both the detergent case 500 and the atomized water storage device 201 is realized. This structure is simpler and makes integrated control easier.

As one embodiment of this embodiment, the clothes processing device is a clothes dryer. The clothes dryer includes a water valve. The delivery end of the water supply valve communicates with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device, and the water supply end of the water supply valve is connected to an external water source. In this embodiment, water supply control to the atomized water storage device is realized by adding a water supply valve to the clothes dryer. In addition, by adding an atomization process to the drying process, the wrinkles of the dried clothes are eliminated and the clothes are made flatter, and the user experience is improved.

As one embodiment of this embodiment, the garment processing device is a washing machine. The washing machine includes a water valve and a detergent case. The water supply valve has an atomized water supply control end communicating with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device and a detergent case water supply control end communicating with the detergent case.

The washing machine includes an outer tub and an inner tub installed in the outer tub. The atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the outer tank, and the air supply end of the atomized water storage device is connected to an atomization fan that blows air into the atomized water storage chamber.

As one embodiment of the present embodiment, the atomized water storage device 201 includes a housing 2014 having an open space and a lid body 2012 overlaid on the opening of the housing 2014. The atomized water storage chamber 2011 is formed by surrounding the lid body 2012 and the housing 2014.

The atomized water entry end 2017 is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid. Further, the atomized water delivery end 2016 is an atomized water outlet installed on the side wall of the housing 2014, and the air supply end 2013 is an air supply port installed on the side wall of the housing 2014. Both the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber 2011. Preferably, the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are installed facing each other. This allows the mist to be better discharged from the atomized water outlet by the action of the air flow.

The mounting port 2015 is installed on the bottom wall of the housing 2014. Preferably, the bottom wall of the housing 2014 is installed so as to be continuous from the higher side to the lower side, and the mounting port 2015 is installed at the lowest position of the bottom wall of the housing.

The ultrasonic atomizer of this embodiment is connected to the power board of the washing machine by a power cord. Further, the on / off of the ultrasonic atomization generator can be controlled by the control panel.

As one embodiment of the present embodiment, a liquid level sensor may be further installed inside the atomized water storage chamber 2011 of the atomized water storage device 201. This prevents the situation where the water level becomes excessive and overflows to the outside, or the water level becomes too low and the ultrasonic atomization generator is damaged.

Preferably, the atomization water storage device 201 has an overflow port, and the ultrasonic atomization generator has a minimum starting water level detection function.

Preferably, a probe is used to detect the lowest water level. The two water level control probes are firmly fixed to the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber 2011 in the atomized water storage device 201, arranged at a certain distance from each other, and at a constant height vertically to the outside of the atomized water storage device 201. Let it stretch out. By allowing both of these two probes to be activated only when they are in water, it is easy to control the minimum water level of the atomized solution.

The power supply and operating circuit of the ultrasonic atomization generator are both independently enclosed in engineering plastic cells. When the device is controlled to supply power from the power supply drive board through the control device of the washing machine, an output current is supplied to the ultrasonic vibration end via a lead wire to operate the device.

The ultrasonic atomization generator has an automatic water cutoff protection function. When the water level drops below the water level switch or water level probe, the ultrasonic atomization generator automatically shuts down.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the present embodiment will be further described by exemplifying a washing machine having a drying function.

The washing machine of this embodiment has a housing 100 composed of a top plate, a side plate, a bottom plate, and the like.

The bottom legs 400 are firmly connected to the bottom plate of the housing 100 to support the entire washing machine.

Inside the housing 100, an outer tank having an inner tank is suspended.

The outer tub has an upper suspension portion suspended from the side plate of the washing machine or the reinforcing beam via a suspension spring.

The outer tank is connected to the bottom plate via a damper and has a lower connecting portion supported by the damper.

The housing 100 includes at least one atomization module 200.

The front plate has at least two cover plates that can be opened. The cover plates are a detergent case cover plate and an atomization module cover plate, respectively. By opening the detergent case cover plate, detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc. can be put into the detergent case. Further, by opening the atomization module cover plate, the consumer can add clothing care products such as a flavoring agent and a swelling agent for clothing into the atomization water storage device 201. As a result, the mist is heated to steam, and the clothes can be treated to achieve aroma and swelling, so that the effect is further improved.

By setting the installation positions of the detergent case 500 and the atomization module 200 at the two corners of the washing machine, respectively, the vacant space between the outer tub and the housing can be fully utilized.

At least one of the water supply valves 800 controls the supplied water to enter the detergent case 500 via the detergent case water supply pipe 501. Further, at least one water supply valve causes the supplied water to enter the atomized water storage device 201 via the atomized water supply pipe 203.

The dry air passage is connected to the upper part of the front surface of the outer tank or window packing by a hose, and the rear end is connected to the bottom of the back surface of the outer tank by a hose. As a result, it is possible to realize circulation of hot air in the entire outer tank.

The heating tube is installed in the drying air passage.

The fan is installed in the air passage.

The present embodiment further provides a control method for a garment processing apparatus. The garment processing device controls the operation of the atomization module in the process of executing a drying program or a steam cleaning program or an air cleaning program. The mist generated by the atomization module enters the treatment tank assembly to mist the clothes. In this way, when the user selects a cleaning program on the touch panel, if a drying, steam cleaning, or air cleaning program is added, the atomization module operation is provided in the process, and the clothes are treated with mist. By doing so, it is possible to remove offensive odors and wrinkles.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 5, the garment treatment apparatus of this embodiment includes a treatment tank assembly for accommodating the garment to be treated inside, an atomization water storage apparatus 201, and an atomization generator. Includes an atomization module 200 with. The atomized water storage device 201 has an atomized water storage chamber 2011 for storing atomizing water and an atomized water delivery end 2016 communicating with the treatment tank assembly. The atomization generator includes a compressed gas delivery end 2051 inserted in the atomization water storage chamber 2011 and an atomization plate 2052 installed in the atomization water storage chamber 2011. The compressed gas delivery end 2051 of the atomization generator delivers the compressed gas. The compressed gas forms a mist by colliding the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber with the atomizing plate 2052 at high speed. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end 2016 and performs the mist treatment of clothing.

In the clothes processing apparatus of this embodiment, mist is generated by the atomization module 200, and the mist is introduced into the processing tank assembly to perform mist processing of clothes. The mist-treated garment has no wrinkles or offensive odors, which greatly improves the user experience.

Specifically, the atomization generator described in this embodiment includes a gas compression device. The compressed gas delivery end 2051 of the atomization generator is a compressed gas nozzle, and the compressed gas nozzle extends to the atomized water storage chamber. The atomization plate 2052 is installed in the atomization water storage chamber and is installed so as to face the compressed gas nozzle. The compressed gas generated by the gas compressor is blown into the atomized water storage chamber through the compressed gas nozzle. The compressed gas forms a mist by colliding the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber with the atomizing plate 2052 at high speed.

As one embodiment of this embodiment, the compressed gas nozzle is a Venturi nozzle. The Venturi nozzle is mounted on the side wall of the atomization reservoir 2011 and is higher than the maximum water level for atomization water. A water absorption pipe 2053 is installed in the atomized water storage chamber 2011. One end of the water absorption pipe 2053 is submerged in the atomizing water in the atomized water storage chamber 2011, and the other end extends to the minimum contraction portion of the Venturi nozzle. The atomization plate 2052 is installed in the atomization water storage chamber and is installed so as to face the outlet of the Venturi nozzle. The compressed gas generated by the gas compressor is blown into the atomized water storage chamber through the Venturi nozzle. Then, the atomizing water is sucked out from the water suction pipe by the negative pressure formed in the minimum contraction part of the Venturi nozzle, and the sucked atomizing water collides with the atomizing plate at high speed by the action of the compressed gas, resulting in mist. Is formed.

As one embodiment of this embodiment, the gas compressor is a compressor. The air inlet of the compressor communicates with the external environment of the garment processing equipment through a pipeline. Further, the outlet of the compressor communicates with the compressed gas nozzle.

Alternatively, the gas compression device is a fan. The gas nozzle communicates with an intake pipe in the external environment of the clothing processing apparatus, and the fan is installed in the intake pipe.

As one embodiment of the present embodiment, a dry air passage communicating with the treatment tank assembly is included.

The gas compressor is a compressor. The air inlet of the compressor communicates with the dry air passage through the pipeline. Further, the outlet of the compressor communicates with the compressed gas nozzle.

Alternatively, the gas compression device is a fan. The gas nozzle communicates with the dry air passage through the intake pipe, and the fan is installed in the intake pipe.

As one embodiment of this embodiment, the atomization plate is a blocking plate. The compressed gas discharged from the Venturi nozzle gives an impact to the atomizing water, collides with the blocking plate at high speed, and scatters to form mist.

As one embodiment of the present embodiment, the atomized water storage device 201 includes a housing 2014 having an open space and a lid body 2012 overlaid on the opening of the housing 2014. The atomized water storage chamber 2011 is formed by surrounding the lid body 2012 and the housing 2014.

The atomized water entry end 2017 is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid. Further, the atomized water delivery end 2016 is an atomized water delivery port installed on the side wall of the housing 2014. A mounting port for mounting the compressed gas delivery end 2051 is provided on the side wall of the housing 2014. Both the atomized water outlet and the mounting port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber 2011. Preferably, the atomized water outlet and the compressed gas delivery end 2051 are installed facing each other. This allows the mist to be better discharged from the atomized water outlet by the action of the air flow.

The bottom wall of the housing 2014 is installed so as to move from the higher side to the lower side.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 6, the garment treatment apparatus of this embodiment includes a treatment tank assembly for accommodating the garment to be treated inside, an atomization water storage apparatus 201 and an atomization generator. Includes an atomization module 200 with. The atomized water storage device 201 has an atomized water storage chamber 2011 for storing atomizing water and an atomized water delivery end 2016 communicating with the treatment tank assembly. In the atomization water storage chamber 2011, an atomization plate 206 submerged in atomization water is installed. Further, a plurality of meshes are provided in the atomization plate 206.

When the energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomization plate 206, the atomization plate 206 vibrates and breaks the surface tension of the atomizing water in contact with the surface of the atomization plate 206, thereby mist. Occurs. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end and disposes of clothing mist.

Alternatively, the energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomization water, and the atomization water is moved at high speed toward the atomization plate 206 to generate mist. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end and disposes of clothing mist.

In the clothes processing apparatus of this embodiment, mist is generated by the atomization module 200, and the mist is introduced into the processing tank assembly to perform mist processing of clothes. The mist-treated garment has no wrinkles or offensive odors, which greatly improves the user experience.

The mist generation method by the atomization generator of this embodiment mainly includes the following two types.

Method 1: The atomization plate 206 described in this embodiment is a pressure vibration member, and the atomization generator is a pressure boosting pump. The output end of the booster pump is inserted into the atomized water storage chamber.

When the pressure boosting pump operates, the pressure in the atomized water storage chamber increases. The pressure-vibrating member vibrates at a high frequency due to the action of pressure to separate the atomizing water in contact with the surface of the pressure-vibrating member to form mist.

Further, the output end and the atomized water delivery end of the booster pump in this embodiment are installed on two opposite side walls in the atomized water storage chamber. The atomization plate 206 is one or more, and is installed between the output end of the booster pump and the atomized water delivery end 2016.

Method 2: The atomization generator described in this embodiment is an electrostatic atomization module. The positive electrode and the negative electrode of the electrostatic atomization module are submerged in the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber.

As the electrons between the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the electrostatic atomization module move at high speed, the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber moves at high speed toward the atomizing plate, and mist is generated.

Further, the electrostatic atomization module in the present embodiment includes a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate installed so as to face each other in the atomized water storage chamber. Both the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are submerged in the atomizing water. The atomization plate may be one or more, and is installed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate.

Preferably, the atomized water delivery end 2016 is installed on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber close to the positive electrode plate.

As one embodiment of the present embodiment, the atomized water storage device 201 includes a housing 2014 having an open space and a lid body 2012 overlaid on the opening of the housing 2014. The atomized water storage chamber 2011 is formed by surrounding the lid body 2012 and the housing 2014. The atomization plate 206 is attached to the inner wall of the lid 2012 and extends toward the bottom wall of the housing 2014. Further, the atomization plate 206 is submerged in the atomizing water.

The atomized water entry end 2017 is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid. Further, the atomized water delivery end 2016 is an atomized water outlet installed on the side wall of the housing 2014, and the air supply end 2013 is an air supply port installed on the side wall of the housing 2014. Both the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber 2011. Preferably, the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are installed facing each other. This allows the mist to be better discharged from the atomized water outlet by the action of the air flow.

Further, an atomization plate mounting base is fixed to the inner wall of the lid 2012 in this embodiment. The atomization plate 206 is detachably mounted on the atomization plate mounting base.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 and 7 to 9, the garment treatment apparatus of this embodiment includes a treatment tank assembly for accommodating the garment to be treated inside, an atomization water storage apparatus 201, and an atomization generator. Includes an atomization module 200 with. The atomized water storage device 201 has an atomized water storage chamber 2011 for storing atomizing water and an atomized water delivery end 2016 communicating with the treatment tank assembly. The atomization generator is installed outside the atomization water storage chamber 2011. The energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber 2011 to change the atomizing water into mist. The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end 2016 and performs the mist treatment of clothing.

In addition, the garment treatment device includes a water blocking member installed in the atomized water storage chamber 2011 to prevent water from entering the atomized water delivery end 2016.

In the clothes processing apparatus of this embodiment, mist is generated by the atomization module 200, and the mist is introduced into the processing tank assembly to perform mist processing of clothes. The mist-treated garment has no wrinkles or offensive odors, which greatly improves the user experience.

In this embodiment, a water blocking member is installed in the atomized water storage chamber 2011. The water stop member can block unatomized water from entering the atomized water delivery end 2016 and being discharged. This ensures the mist treatment effect of clothing.

Specifically, the atomized water delivery end 2016 described in this embodiment is an atomized water outlet provided on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber 2011. The water stop member has a blocking surface capable of covering the atomized water outlet in order to prevent water from entering the atomized water outlet. Since at least one side of the barrier surface is spaced apart from the inner wall of the atomized water reservoir, mist can enter the atomized water outlet from here.

As shown in FIG. 7, as one embodiment of the present embodiment, the water stop member is a water stop plate 207. The lower end of the water stop plate 207 is installed in the atomized water storage chamber 2011 so as to be inclined toward the atomized water outlet. At least one side of the water stop plate 207 is installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber 2011, and the side of the water stop plate 207 facing the atomizing water is a blocking surface. The mist generated in the atomized water storage chamber enters the atomized water outlet through the gap between the water stop plate and the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber. In addition, the non-atomized water accompanying the mist is blocked by the blocking surface of the water blocking plate and slides down along the blocking surface.

Specifically, the atomized water outlet described in this embodiment is provided on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber. The lower end of the water stop plate 207 is connected below the atomized water outlet, and the upper end of the water stop plate 207 extends diagonally upward away from the atomized water outlet. In addition, the upper end of the water stop plate is installed at a distance from the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber.

Alternatively, the upper end of the water stop plate 207 is connected to the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber 2011, and the lower end of the water stop plate 207 extends diagonally downward toward the atomized water outlet. Further, the lower end of the water stop plate 207 is installed at a distance from the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber below the atomized water outlet.

As shown in FIG. 8, as one embodiment of the present embodiment, the water stop member is a water stop cover 208, and the water stop cover 208 covers the atomized water outlet. At least a part of the edge of the water stop cover 208 is installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber on the outer periphery of the atomized water outlet. The outer surface of the waterproof cover 208 is a blocking surface. The mist generated in the atomized water storage chamber enters the atomized water outlet through the gap between the water stop cover 208 and the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber. Further, the non-atomized water accompanying the mist is blocked by the blocking surface of the waterproof cover 208 and slides down along the blocking surface.

Specifically, the water stop cover 208 has an open internal space, and the open end of the water stop cover covers the atomized water outlet. Moreover, at least a part of the edge of the opening end is installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber on the outer periphery of the atomized water outlet.

Preferably, the waterproof cover is a conical cover body or a truncated cone-shaped cover body.

As shown in FIG. 9, as one embodiment of the present embodiment, the water blocking member is a water collecting tank shielding plate 209 having a water collecting tank 2091. One end of the water collecting tank shielding plate 209 is installed on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber below the atomized water outlet, and the other end extends toward the atomized water storage chamber. In addition, a precipitation port 2092 is provided on the bottom wall of the water collecting tank.

Specifically, the water collecting tank shielding plate 209 is formed by partially bending a flat plate-like structure, and the bent portion forms the water collecting tank 2091. Preferably, one end of the water collecting tank shielding plate 209 is connected below the atomized water outlet, and the other end extends horizontally. Further, the stretched end of the water collecting tank shielding plate is stretched so as to incline upward toward the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber, and is installed at a distance from the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber. The water collecting tank is a U-shaped groove formed by bending a part of the water collecting tank shielding plate.

As a point to be explained, the waterproof member of the present embodiment is presented based on the drawing of the first embodiment, but as can be understood by those skilled in the art, the waterproof member of the present embodiment is described in the second embodiment. It may be applied in combination with Example 3.

The above is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention to any form. Although the present invention has been disclosed as described above by preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. To the extent that the technical plan of the present invention is not deviated, slight modifications or supplements that can be carried out by those skilled in the art using the technical contents presented above are regarded as equivalently modified and equivalent examples, and all of them are considered to be the present invention. It does not deviate from the contents of the technical plan of. Also, any simple modifications, equivalent modifications and supplements made to the above embodiments based on the technical nature of the invention are all within the scope of the invention.

Claims (37)

A processing tank assembly that houses the clothing to be processed inside,
The atomization water storage device includes an atomization water storage device and an atomization module having an atomization generator, and the atomization water storage device has an atomization water storage chamber for storing atomization water and an atomized water delivery end communicating with a treatment tank assembly. The energy output end of the atomization generator turns the atomizing water into mist by acting on the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber, and the mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomizing water delivery end. , A clothing processing device characterized in performing mist processing of clothing. The atomization generator is an ultrasonic atomization generator, the ultrasonic atomization generator includes an ultrasonic vibration end, and an ultrasonic vibration end is attached to the outer wall of the atomization water storage chamber of the atomization water storage device. There is a mounting port for this, and the ultrasonic vibration end comes into contact with the atomizing water in the atomized water storage chamber and resonates at a high frequency to separate the molecular structure of liquid water and generate mist. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the clothing processing apparatus is characterized by the above. The ultrasonic vibration end includes an atomized vibration plate and a vibration plate holder for mounting the atomized vibration plate, and the vibration plate holder is hermetically attached to the mounting port of the atomized water storage device and the atomized vibration plate is attached. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the device is installed in the mounting port and comes into contact with the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber. The atomized water storage device further has an air supply end and an atomized water entry end for allowing the atomizing water to enter, and the air supply end is located above the maximum water storage liquid level in the atomized water storage chamber. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 2. The air supply end includes a dry air passage that communicates with the treatment tank assembly, and the air supply end communicates with the dry air passage.
Preferably, a fan for flowing the dry air is installed in the dry air passage, and the connection point between the air supply end and the dry air passage is arranged at a downstream position of the fan.
More preferably, a heating pipe for heating the dry air is further installed in the dry air passage, and a connection point between the air supply end and the dry air passage is arranged between the heating pipe and the fan. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the clothes processing apparatus is characterized by the above. The atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the drum unit through a dry air passage, and is communicated with the drum unit.
Preferably, the dry air passage has a dry air delivery end for introducing heated dry air into the drum unit in communication with the drum unit, and the atomized water delivery end and the dry air passage of the atomized water storage device. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the connection point with the heating tube is located between the heating tube and the dry air delivery end. The clothes processing device is a washer / dryer, and the washer / dryer includes a water supply valve and a detergent case. It has a detergent case that communicates with the water supply control end,
Alternatively, the clothes processing device is a clothes dryer, the clothes dryer includes a water supply valve, the delivery end of the water supply valve communicates with the atomized water entry end of the atomization water storage device, and the water supply end of the water supply valve is external. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the garment processing apparatus is connected to a water source. The garment processing device is a washing machine, the washing machine includes a water supply valve and a detergent case, and the water supply valve communicates with the atomized water supply control end communicating with the atomized water entry end of the atomized water storage device and the detergent case. Detergent case has a water supply control end,
The washing machine includes an outer tub and an inner tub installed in the outer tub, the atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the outer tub, and the air supply end of the atomized water storage device is mist. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the clothes processing device is connected to an atomization fan that blows air into the water storage chamber. The atomized water storage device includes a housing having an open space and a lid overlaid on the opening of the housing, and the atomized water storage chamber is formed by surrounding the housing with both the lid and the housing. ,
The atomized water entry end is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid, the atomized water delivery end is an atomized water outlet installed on the side wall of the housing, and the air supply end is a casing. It is an air supply port installed on the side wall of the body, and both the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber, and preferably the atomized water outlet and the supply port. The air openings are installed facing each other,
The mounting port is installed on the bottom wall of the housing, preferably the bottom wall of the housing is installed so as to be continuous from the higher side to the lower side, and the mounting port is the lowest position of the bottom wall of the housing. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the garment processing apparatus is installed in the garment. The atomization generator includes a compressed gas delivery end inserted into the atomization water storage chamber and an atomization plate installed in the atomization water storage chamber, and the compressed gas delivery end of the atomization generator delivers compressed gas. The compressed gas forms mist by colliding the atomizing water in the atomized water storage chamber with the atomizing plate at high speed, and the mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end to dispose of the mist of clothing. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation is performed. The atomization generator includes a gas compressor, the compressed gas delivery end of the atomization generator is a compressed gas nozzle, the compressed gas nozzle extends to the atomization water storage chamber, and the atomization plate is the atomization water storage chamber. The compressed gas generated by the gas compressor is blown into the atomized water storage chamber through the compressed gas nozzle, and the compressed gas is the atomizing water in the atomized water storage chamber. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 10, wherein a mist is formed by colliding with an atomizing plate at high speed. The compressed gas nozzle is a venturi nozzle, and the venturi nozzle is mounted on the side wall of the atomizing water storage chamber and is higher than the maximum water level of the atomizing water, and a water absorption pipe is installed in the atomizing water storage chamber. One end of the water absorption pipe is submerged in the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber, and the other end extends to the minimum contraction part of the venturi nozzle, and the atomizing plate is installed in the atomizing water storage chamber. , It is installed so as to face the outlet of the Venturi nozzle, and the compressed gas generated by the gas compressor is blown into the atomized water storage chamber through the Venturi nozzle and atomized by the negative pressure formed in the minimum contraction part of the Venturi nozzle. The clothing according to claim 11, wherein the water for chemical conversion is sucked out from the water suction pipe, and the sucked water for atomization collides with the atomization plate at high speed by the action of the compressed gas to form mist. Processing equipment. The gas compressor is a compressor, the air inlet of the compressor communicates with the external environment of the clothing processing device through a pipeline, and the outlet of the compressor communicates with the compressed gas nozzle.
Alternatively, claim 11 is characterized in that the gas compression device is a fan, the gas nozzle communicates with an intake pipe in the external environment of the clothing processing device, and the fan is installed in the intake pipe. The described garment processing device. Includes a dry air passage that communicates with the treatment tank assembly,
The gas compressor is a compressor, the air inlet of the compressor communicates with the dry air passage through a pipeline, and the outlet of the compressor communicates with the compressed gas nozzle.
Alternatively, the clothing according to claim 11, wherein the gas compression device is a fan, the gas nozzle communicates with a dry air passage through an intake pipe, and the fan is installed in the intake pipe. Processing equipment. The atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the drum unit through a dry air passage, and is communicated with the drum unit.
Preferably, the dry air passage has a dry air delivery end for introducing heated dry air into the drum unit in communication with the drum unit, and the atomized water delivery end and the dry air passage of the atomized water storage device. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the connection point with the heating tube is located between the heating tube and the dry air delivery end. The clothing treatment device is a washer / dryer, the washer / dryer includes a water supply valve and a detergent case, the atomized water storage device further has an atomized water entry end for allowing atomization water to enter, and the water supply valve is a mist. It has an atomized water supply control end that communicates with the atomized water entry end of the water storage device and a detergent case water supply control end that communicates with the detergent case.
Alternatively, the clothes processing device is a clothes dryer, the clothes dryer includes a water supply valve, the delivery end of the water supply valve communicates with the atomized water entry end of the atomization water storage device, and the water supply end of the water supply valve is external. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 10 to 15, characterized in that it is connected to a water source. The clothing treatment device is a washing machine, the washing machine includes a water supply valve and a detergent case, the atomized water storage device further has an atomized water entry end for allowing atomization water to enter, and the water supply valve is an atomized water storage device. It has an atomized water supply control end that communicates with the atomized water entry end of the device and a detergent case water supply control end that communicates with the detergent case.
Any of claims 10 to 15, wherein the washing machine includes an outer tub and an inner tub installed in the outer tub, and the atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the outer tub. The clothing processing apparatus according to item 1. The claim is characterized in that the atomization plate is a cutoff plate, and the compressed gas discharged from the Venturi nozzle gives an impact to the atomizing water and collides with the cutoff plate at high speed to scatter to form mist. The clothing processing apparatus according to any one of 10 to 17. An atomization plate that sinks into the atomization water is installed in the atomization water storage chamber, and a plurality of meshes are opened in the atomization plate.
When the energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomization plate, mist is generated by vibrating the atomization plate and breaking the surface tension of the atomizing water in contact with the surface of the atomization plate. , The mist enters the treatment tank assembly through the atomized water delivery end to mist the clothing,
Alternatively, the energy output end of the atomization generator acts on the atomizing water, and the atomizing water is moved at high speed toward the atomizing plate to generate mist, and the mist is discharged through the atomizing water delivery end to the treatment tank. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the clothing processing apparatus enters the assembly and performs mist processing of clothing. The atomization plate is a pressure vibration member, the atomization generator is a pressure boosting pump, and the output end of the booster pump is inserted into the atomization water storage chamber.
When the pressure boosting pump operates, the pressure in the atomized water storage chamber increases, and the pressure vibrating member vibrates at a high frequency due to the action of pressure to separate the atomizing water in contact with the surface of the pressure vibrating member. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 19, wherein the mist is formed by causing the mist to be formed. The output end of the booster pump and the atomized water delivery end are installed on two opposite side walls in the atomized water storage chamber, and the atomization plate is one or more, and the output end of the booster pump and the atomized water are atomized. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 20, wherein the clothing processing apparatus is installed between the delivery ends. The atomization generator is an electrostatic atomization module, and the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the electrostatic atomization module are submerged in the atomization water in the atomization water storage chamber.
The claim is characterized in that the electrons for the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the electrostatic atomization module move at high speed, so that the atomizing water in the atomizing water storage chamber moves at high speed toward the atomizing plate to generate mist. Item 19. The clothing processing apparatus according to Item 19. The electrostatic atomization module includes a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate installed so as to face each other in the atomized water storage chamber, and both the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are submerged in the atomizing water, and the atomizing plate is 1. Or more than one, installed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate,
22. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 22, wherein the atomized water delivery end is installed on a side wall of the atomized water storage chamber close to a positive electrode plate. The atomized water storage device further has an air supply end and an atomized water entry end for entering atomizing water, and the air supply end is located above the maximum water storage liquid level in the atomized water storage chamber. The clothing processing apparatus according to any one of claims 19 to 23. The air supply end includes a dry air passage that communicates with the treatment tank assembly, and the air supply end communicates with the dry air passage.
Preferably, a fan for flowing the dry air is installed in the dry air passage, and the connection point between the air supply end and the dry air passage is arranged at a downstream position of the fan.
More preferably, a heating pipe for heating the dry air is further installed in the dry air passage, and a connection point between the air supply end and the dry air passage is arranged between the heating pipe and the fan. ,
The atomized water delivery end of the atomized water storage device communicates with the drum unit through a dry air passage, and is communicated with the drum unit.
Preferably, the dry air passage has a dry air delivery end for introducing heated dry air into the drum unit in communication with the drum unit, and the atomized water delivery end and the dry air passage of the atomized water storage device. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the connection point with the heating tube is located between the heating tube and the dry air delivery end. The atomized water storage device includes a housing having an open space and a lid overlaid on the opening of the housing, and the atomized water storage chamber is formed by surrounding the housing with both the lid and the housing. The atomization plate is attached to the inner wall of the lid and extends toward the bottom wall of the housing, and the atomization plate is submerged in water for atomization.
The atomized water entry end is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid, the atomized water delivery end is an atomized water outlet installed on the side wall of the housing, and the air supply end is a casing. It is an air supply port installed on the side wall of the body, and both the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber, and preferably the atomized water outlet and the supply port. The clothing processing apparatus according to any one of claims 19 to 25, wherein the air openings are installed facing each other. 26. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 26, wherein an atomization plate mounting base is fixed to the inner wall of the lid, and the atomization plate is detachably mounted on the atomization plate mounting base. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a water blocking member installed in the atomized water storage chamber to prevent water from entering the atomized water delivery end. The atomized water delivery end is an atomized water outlet provided on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber, and the water blocking member is an atomized water outlet to prevent water from entering the atomized water outlet. It has a barrier surface that can cover the water, and at least one side of the barrier surface is installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber, from which mist can enter the atomized water outlet. 28. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 28. The water stop member is a water stop plate, and the lower end of the water stop plate is installed in the atomized water storage chamber so as to incline toward the atomized water outlet, and at least one side of the water stop plate is fog. It is installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomization water storage chamber, and the side of the water stop plate facing the atomizing water is the blocking surface, and the mist generated in the atomization water storage chamber is the water stop plate and fog. It is characterized by entering the atomized water outlet through the gap with the inner wall of the chemical storage chamber, and the unatomized water accompanying the mist is blocked by the blocking surface of the waterproof plate and slides down along the blocking surface. 29. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 29. The atomized water outlet is provided on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber, the lower end of the water stop plate is connected below the atomized water outlet, and the upper end of the water stop plate is away from the atomized water outlet. It extends diagonally upward, and the upper end of the water stop plate is installed at a distance from the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber.
Alternatively, the upper end of the water stop plate is connected to the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber, the lower end of the water stop plate extends diagonally downward of the atomized water outlet, and the lower end of the water stop plate is atomized. 30. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 30, wherein the clothes processing apparatus is installed at a distance from a side wall of an atomized water storage chamber below a water outlet. The water stop member is a water stop cover, the water stop cover covers the atomized water outlet, and at least a part of the edge of the water stop cover is the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber on the outer periphery of the atomized water outlet. The outer surface of the water stop cover is a blocking surface, and the mist generated in the atomized water storage chamber is discharged from the gap between the water stop cover and the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber. 29. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 29, wherein the unatomized water associated with the mist is blocked by the blocking surface of the waterproof cover and slides down along the blocking surface. The water stop cover has an open internal space, the open end of the water stop cover covers the atomized water outlet, and at least a part of the edge of the open end is the atomized water outlet. Installed at a distance from the inner wall of the atomized water storage chamber on the outer circumference,
The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 32, wherein the waterproof cover is preferably a conical cover body or a truncated cone-shaped cover body. The water stop member is a water collecting tank shielding plate having a water collecting tank, and one end of the water collecting tank shielding plate is installed on the side wall of the atomized water storage chamber below the atomized water outlet, and the other end is atomized. The clothing treatment apparatus according to claim 29, which extends toward a water storage chamber and has a precipitation port provided on the bottom wall of the water collecting tank. The water collecting tank shielding plate is formed by partially bending a flat plate-like structure, and the bent portion forms a water collecting tank.
Preferably, one end of the water collecting tank shielding plate is connected below the atomized water outlet and the other end is horizontally extended, and the extended end of the collecting tank shielding plate is the ceiling wall of the atomized water storage chamber. The water collecting tank is U-shaped and is formed by bending a part of the water collecting tank shielding plate. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 34, which is a groove. The atomized water storage device further has an air supply end and an atomized water entry end for entering atomizing water, and the air supply end is located above the maximum water storage liquid level in the atomized water storage chamber.
The atomized water storage device includes a housing having an open space and a lid overlaid on the opening of the housing, and the atomized water storage chamber is formed by surrounding the housing with both the lid and the housing. ,
The atomized water entry end is an atomized water inlet installed on the lid, the atomized water delivery end is an atomized water outlet installed on the side wall of the housing, and the air supply end is a casing. It is an air supply port installed on the side wall of the body, and both the atomized water outlet and the air supply port are located above the maximum water level in the atomized water storage chamber, and preferably the atomized water outlet and the supply port. 28. The clothing processing apparatus according to claim 28, wherein the air openings are installed facing each other. The method for controlling a garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 36.
The clothing processing apparatus controls the operation of the atomization module in the process of executing the drying program, the steam cleaning program, or the air cleaning program, and the mist generated by the atomization module enters the processing tank assembly to dispose of the mist of clothing. A control method characterized by doing.

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