WO2019206005A1 - 用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置 - Google Patents

用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置 Download PDF

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WO2019206005A1
WO2019206005A1 PCT/CN2019/083061 CN2019083061W WO2019206005A1 WO 2019206005 A1 WO2019206005 A1 WO 2019206005A1 CN 2019083061 W CN2019083061 W CN 2019083061W WO 2019206005 A1 WO2019206005 A1 WO 2019206005A1
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赵雪利
于翰武
徐永洪
张立君
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  • the present invention relates to the field of laundry treatment technology, and in particular to an ultrasonic steam generating device for a laundry treating device.
  • the main way to manufacture steam in the washing and drying machine is to install a small steam generating device on the top of the outer cylinder of the washing and drying machine, which has a water storage tank containing a heater and a air supply module for blowing steam into the cylinder. .
  • the working principle of the conventional steam generating device is to first inject a certain amount of water into the water storage tank, and the heater heats the water to water vapor, and then the air blowing module blows the steam into the cylinder to realize the laundry care effect.
  • the steam generating device needs to use a large amount of electric energy to heat the water to boiling to evaporate, and a large amount of electric energy drives the air supply module to blow the steam, and further needs to continuously inject water into the water storage tank to prevent the heater from being dried. Damaged, so the steam generating device is not energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and the safety factor is poor.
  • the present invention provides an ultrasonic steam generating device for a laundry treating device, which
  • the laundry treating apparatus includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder rotatably disposed in the outer cylinder, the ultrasonic steam generating device comprising: a water storage tank; a water inlet member communicating with the water storage tank for injecting water into the water storage tank; and an ultrasonic steam generator It is disposed in the water storage tank for generating steam; the steam delivery pipe is connected to the water storage tank for conveying the steam generated by the ultrasonic steam generating device into the inner cylinder; and the controller is used for controlling the water inlet component and the ultrasonic steam Generator operation.
  • the controller controls the water inlet member to inject a set amount of water into the water storage tank, and the water level of the set water amount is just immersed in the ultrasonic steam generator.
  • the water inlet member includes a water inlet pipe and an inlet valve disposed in the water inlet pipe, the water inlet pipe is connected to an upper portion of the water storage tank, and the controller controls the water storage tank through the water inlet valve. Water injection operation.
  • the ultrasonic steam generating device further includes a drain member including a drain pipe and a drain valve disposed in the drain pipe, the drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the water storage tank, and the controller is controlled by the drain valve Drainage operation of the water storage tank.
  • the laundry treating apparatus further includes a drying system for supplying hot air to the inner cylinder, and the ultrasonic steam generating device is disposed at the top of the outer cylinder.
  • the ultrasonic steam generating device includes a steam delivery pipe that communicates with the inner cylinder to deliver the steam generated by the ultrasonic steam generating device to the inner cylinder.
  • the drying system includes a duct, and the air duct includes an air inlet and a return air port communicating with the inner cylinder, and the air inlet is disposed near the steam conveying pipeline, so that the steam generated by the ultrasonic steam generating device is The hot air of the drying system is transferred to the inner cylinder under the circulation of hot air.
  • the laundry treating device further comprises a box body and a door body pivotally connected to the box body, the door body is provided with an observation window, and the air inlet port and the steam conveying pipe are located at an edge position of the observation window It is in communication with the outer cylinder so that hot air and/or steam can enter the inner cylinder.
  • the drying system further includes a heater disposed in the air passage and a circulating fan for generating hot air, and the circulating fan is configured to blow hot air into the inner cylinder.
  • the laundry treating device is a washing and drying machine or a clothes dryer.
  • water vapor is generated by providing an ultrasonic steam generator, and the generated water vapor is heated during the process of dissipating into the inner cylinder, and the heated water vapor Attached to the surface of the laundry, so that when the laundry treating device performs the drying operation or the air washing operation, the water vapor adhering to the laundry fibers can soften the laundry fibers, reduce the residual stress at the wrinkles of the clothes, and cause the fibers to be in a relaxed state, thereby The clothes are fluffy and soft.
  • the ultrasonic steam generator atomizes the water more thoroughly, and a small amount of water can generate a large amount of steam, which can greatly reduce the consumption of water resources, thereby achieving environmental protection and energy saving effects; and, using an ultrasonic steam generator, The problem of high energy consumption by using an electric heating steam generator in the prior art and waste of water caused by continuous water addition to prevent dry burning is avoided.
  • the working principle of the ultrasonic steam generator is high-frequency oscillation to generate steam, even if the ultrasonic steam generator continues to work under the condition that the stored water is drained, the dry burning phenomenon of the electric heating steam generator does not occur, not only It avoids the failure of the laundry treatment equipment caused by the overheating of the heater under the condition of water cut, and also avoids damage to the laundry in the inner cylinder due to overheating; the controller is controlled to stop the water injected into the water storage tank from reaching the set water level. Influent water can keep the water in the water storage tank at the optimal water level for steam generation to achieve the best atomization effect.
  • the steam delivery pipe is disposed close to the air inlet of the drying system, that is, disposed near the top edge of the observation window, so that the steam generated by the ultrasonic steam generating device can be transported into the air under the circulation of the hot air of the drying system.
  • the steam delivery pipe is disposed at an air inlet near the air passage and at least partially communicates with the air passage, so that the steam is wrapped forward under the negative pressure of the circulating hot air, and is transported to the inner cylinder together with the hot air, so that In the first place, it is not necessary to provide a separate air supply module to the steam generating device, so that the steam can smoothly enter the inner cylinder, thereby eliminating the prior art air supply module for blowing steam, thereby saving hardware costs.
  • the steam is heated and heated, and can be better adsorbed on the surface of the laundry, thereby enhancing the clothing care effect.
  • the water can be atomized into water vapor to the greatest extent, and while the water is saved, the generated water vapor is not in the process of rising due to the water depth. It is reabsorbed to achieve the best atomization effect.
  • the drain valve is opened to remove the water in the water storage tank, which can effectively prevent the scale generated by the evaporation of the accumulated water from affecting the normal function of the ultrasonic steam generator.
  • the existing observation window is usually arranged in a convex columnar structure. After guiding the steam to the edge of the observation window, the steam can be spread along the side wall of the observation window before entering the inner cylinder, thereby realizing the automatic observation window. Cleaning, not only provides users with a clear view, but also allows the steam to spread more evenly in the inner cylinder, thus improving the care effect.
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of the washing and drying machine of the present invention, showing the installation position of the ultrasonic steam generating device;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic vertical sectional view of the ultrasonic steam generating device of the present invention.
  • the steam generating device of the conventional washing and drying machine has high energy consumption and poor safety.
  • the present invention provides an ultrasonic steam generating device for a laundry treating device, which aims to reduce the energy consumption of the steam generating device. Improve the safety of the laundry treatment equipment, reduce the wrinkles appearing during the drying process, make the clothes more fluffy, soft and flat, improve the wearing comfort of the clothes and enhance the user experience.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a washing and drying machine equipped with an ultrasonic steam generating device of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic vertical sectional view of the ultrasonic steam generating device of the present invention.
  • the drum type washing and drying machine of the present embodiment comprises a box body 1, a door body 8 pivotally connected to the box body 1, an outer tube 9, and an inner tube rotatably disposed in the outer tube (figure Not shown), water storage tank 3 and drying system.
  • the box body 1 is used for providing support for the outer tube, the inner tube, the drying system, etc.; the door body 8 is provided with an observation window 7, and the observation window 7 is convenient for the user to check the working state of the inner tube to judge the condition of the laundry; the water storage box 3 For storing water, it is usually connected with a detergent box provided on the washing and drying machine for supplying water for diluting the detergent; the inner tube is for accommodating the laundry to be treated, and the drying system is for supplying hot air to the inner tube.
  • the drying system includes a duct 6, a heater 5 disposed in the duct 6, and a circulation fan 4, and the heater 5 generates hot air in the duct 6, and the hot air is blown by the circulation fan 4.
  • the air duct 6 includes an air inlet and a return air port (not shown) that communicate with the inner cylinder.
  • the steam generator 2 of the present invention is disposed at the outer top of the outer cylinder 9 of the washing and drying machine, and the output steam can be delivered to the inner cylinder.
  • the ultrasonic steam generating device 2 of the present invention includes a water storage tank 22, a water inlet pipe 21, an ultrasonic steam generator 23, a steam delivery pipe 26, and a controller (not shown).
  • the water storage tank 22 is for holding water for preparing steam.
  • the water inlet pipe 21 is in communication with the water storage tank 22 for injecting water into the water storage tank 22.
  • the water inlet pipe 21 is further provided with an inlet valve (not shown) connected to the upper portion of the water storage tank 22, and the controller controls the water injection operation of the water storage tank 22 by controlling the water inlet valve.
  • the water inlet pipe 21 communicates with the water storage tank 3 of the washing and drying machine, so that the water supply path of the water storage tank 22 can be shortened, and steam can be generated by using the water stored in the water storage tank 3 in the water stop state. Ensure the uninterrupted supply of steam, and thus ensure the treatment of clothing.
  • the ultrasonic steam generator 23 is disposed in the water storage tank 22 for preparing steam, for example, disposed in a recess formed in the bottom surface of the water storage tank 22, so that only a small amount of water is needed to immerse the ultrasonic steam generator 23, which is convenient for rapid generation. steam.
  • the steam delivery pipe 26 communicates with the water storage tank 22 and the inner cylinder for conveying the steam generated by the ultrasonic steam generating device 2 into the inner cylinder.
  • the controller is used to control the operation of the water inlet pipe 21 and the ultrasonic steam generator 23.
  • the drying process of the washing and drying machine is as follows: the inner cylinder is operated at a low speed, so that the laundry to be processed in the cylinder is slowly moved and stretched out; the circulating fan 4 causes the air in the air duct 6 to circulate.
  • the air is heated by the heater 5 to form hot air and then sent to the air inlet of the inner cylinder; in the process, the controller controls the water inlet pipe 21 to supply water to the water storage tank 22, and stops the water supply when the water level in the water storage tank 22 reaches the set water amount;
  • the ultrasonic steam generating device 2 the high-frequency vibration of the ultrasonic steam generator 23 causes the water to be atomized to generate water vapor, and the water vapor is sent to the air inlet of the air duct 6 through the steam delivery pipe 26 and thus is carried into the inner cylinder by the hot air, the water vapor It is heated by hot air and adsorbed on the surface of the clothes to reduce the wrinkles on the surface of the clothes, and at the same time make the clothes softer and flatter, so as to achieve the purpose of caring for clothes.
  • drying process has been described in a specific order in this application, the order is merely exemplary and does not have a limiting effect, and those skilled in the art can adjust it as needed.
  • the step of injecting water into the water storage tank can be performed before the circulation fan is turned on, and the inner cylinder can be operated at a low speed during the drying process.
  • water vapor is generated by providing an ultrasonic steam generator 23, and the generated water vapor is heated during the escape to the inner cylinder, and the heated water vapor adheres to the surface of the laundry, so that the laundry is treated.
  • the water vapor adhering to the laundry fibers can soften the laundry fibers, reduce the residual stress at the wrinkles of the clothes, and make the fibers in a relaxed state, thereby making the clothes fluffy and soft.
  • the energy consumption in the process of generating steam can be greatly reduced, and at the same time, a large amount of negative ions are released during the process of generating steam by the ultrasonic steam generator 23, and the negative ions contribute to dust and impurities floating in the air.
  • the electrostatic reaction occurs to precipitate it, and at the same time, it can effectively remove harmful substances such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, bacteria, etc., thereby purifying the air, improving the internal environment of the laundry treatment equipment, and also sterilizing the clothes.
  • the ultrasonic steam generator 23 atomizes the water more thoroughly, and a large amount of steam can be generated by using a small amount of water, which can greatly reduce the consumption of water resources, thereby achieving environmental protection and energy saving effects; and, using an ultrasonic steam generator 23. It avoids the problem of high energy consumption caused by the electric heating steam generator in the prior art, and waste of water caused by continuous water addition to prevent dry burning. Then, since the ultrasonic steam generator 23 operates on the principle of high-frequency oscillation to generate steam, even if the ultrasonic steam generator 23 continues to operate while the stored water is drained, the dry burning of the electric heating steam generator does not occur.
  • the controller to control the water in the water storage tank 22 to stop entering the water when the set water level is reached, the water in the water storage tank 22 can be maintained at the optimal water level for generating steam to achieve the best atomization effect. .
  • the ultrasonic steam generating device 2 of the present invention is more energy-saving and environmentally friendly than the steam generating device of the prior art, and has a better atomization effect of water.
  • the controller controls the water inlet pipe 21 to inject a set amount of water into the water storage tank 22, and the water level of the set water amount is just immersed in the ultrasonic steam generator 23, so that the water can be atomized into water vapor to the greatest extent, in saving water.
  • the generated water vapor is not reabsorbed during the ascending process due to the water depth, thereby achieving the best atomization effect.
  • the ultrasonic steam generating device 2 is disposed at the top of the outer cylinder to shorten the water inlet path, which is beneficial to save water, and at the same time reduce the laying of the pipeline, thereby reducing the cost.
  • the bottom of the ultrasonic steam generating device 2 is further provided with a drain pipe 24 in which a drain valve 25 is provided, the drain pipe 24 is connected to the bottom of the water storage tank 22, and the controller controls the drainage of the water storage tank 22 through the drain valve 25. operating.
  • the drain valve 25 is opened to remove the residual water in the water storage tank 22, which can effectively prevent the residual water from volatilizing and generate scale, thereby affecting the function of the steam generator, and is beneficial to prolonging the service life of the steam generator.
  • the steam delivery duct 26 is disposed at a position close to the air inlet of the air duct 6, and more preferably, the steam delivery duct 26 and the air duct 6 are in communication with each other at the position of the air inlet to cause the ultrasonic steam generating device 2 to be generated.
  • the steam is delivered to the inner cylinder under the circulation of hot air from the drying system.
  • the steam delivery pipe 26 is disposed near the air inlet of the air duct 6, so that the output steam and the output hot air meet during the movement, since the circulation path of the hot air is directional, at the intersection of the steam and the hot air, due to The hot air movement generates a negative pressure at the junction, the steam is wrapped forward under the negative pressure, and is transported to the inner cylinder along with the hot air, so that the steam can be smoothly entered into the inner cylinder without providing the air supply module; During the process of steam entering the inner cylinder with hot air, the steam is heated and heated to better adsorb on the surface of the clothes, thereby enhancing the care effect of the clothes.
  • the air inlet of the air duct 6 and the steam delivery duct 26 communicate with the outer cylinder at the edge position of the observation window 7, so that hot air and/or steam can enter the inner cylinder.
  • the observation window 7 and the wall of the outer cylinder have a certain distance.
  • the observation window 7 is generally provided as a convex columnar structure. After guiding the steam to the edge of the observation window 7, the steam can be spread along the side wall of the observation window 7 before entering the inner cylinder, thereby realizing the observation window 7.
  • Automatic cleaning not only provides users with a clear view, but also allows the steam to spread more evenly in the inner cylinder, thus improving the care effect.
  • the present invention exemplarily illustrates the care of the laundry during the drying process, and of course, the use of the device is not limited to the drying process, and the ultrasonic steam generating device 2 of the present invention may be applied in operations such as air washing, steam washing, and the like.

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一种用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置（2），衣物处理设备包括外筒（9）和可转动地设置在外筒（9）中的内筒，超声波蒸汽发生装置（2）包括：储水槽（22）；进水部件，其与储水槽（22）连通，用于向储水槽（22）中注水；超声波蒸汽发生器（23），其设置在储水槽（22）内，用于生成蒸汽；蒸汽输送管道（26），其与储水槽（22）连通，用于将蒸汽输送到内筒中；控制器，其用于控制进水部件和超声波蒸汽发生器（23）的操作，该超声波蒸汽发生装置结构简单，制造成本低，且蒸汽生成过程能耗低、用水量少、安全系数高，用户体验好。

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用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置 技术领域
本发明涉及衣物处理技术领域，具体涉及一种用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置。
背景技术
衣物长时间穿戴之后会出现褶皱，褶皱形成的原因是由于外力使衣物纤维产生折弯变形，在折弯的位置弯曲面内侧存在残余压应力，外侧存在残余拉应力，纤维紧绷而无法自动松弛。蒸汽能湿润衣物纤维，可以有效解除衣物纤维的无规律绷紧，消除原有应力残余，从而使衣物变得平整、柔软。因此，在洗干一体机中制造出蒸汽是很好的衣物护理方式。
目前洗干一体机中制造蒸汽的主要方式是在洗干一体机外筒顶部安装一个小型的蒸汽发生装置，该装置内有一个含有加热器的储水槽和一个向筒内吹送蒸汽的送风模块。
这种传统的蒸汽发生装置的工作原理是：首先向储水槽内注入一定量的水，加热器将水加热蒸发成水蒸气，然后送风模块再将蒸汽吹入筒内来实现衣物护理效果。这种蒸汽发生装置需要用大量的电能将水加热至沸腾使其蒸发，以及大量的电能驱动送风模块来吹送蒸汽，此外还需要源源不断地向储水槽内注水，防止加热器因干烧而损坏，因此这种蒸汽发生装置并不节能环保，并且安全系数较差。
相应地，本领域需要一种新的用于衣物处理设备来解决上述问题。
发明内容
为了解决现有技术中的上述问题，即为了解决现有洗干一体机的蒸汽发生装置能耗高、安全性差的问题，本发明提供了一种用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，该衣物处理设备包括外筒和可转动地设置在外筒中的内筒，该超声波蒸汽发生装置包括：储水槽；进水部 件，其与储水槽连通，用于向储水槽中注水；超声波蒸汽发生器，其设置在储水槽内，用于生成蒸汽；蒸汽输送管道，其与储水槽连通，用于将超声波蒸汽发生装置产生的蒸汽输送到内筒中；控制器，其用于控制进水部件和超声波蒸汽发生器的操作。
在上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中控制器控制进水部件向储水槽中注入设定水量，设定水量的水位为刚好浸没超声波蒸汽发生器。
上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中，进水部件包括进水管道和设置在进水管道中的进水阀，进水管道连接到储水槽的上部，控制器通过进水阀控制储水槽的注水操作。
上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中，超声波蒸汽发生装置还包括排水部件，排水部件包括排水管道和设置在排水管道中的排水阀，排水管道连接到储水槽的底部，控制器通过排水阀控制储水槽的排水操作。
上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中，衣物处理设备还包括烘干系统，烘干系统用于给内筒供应热风，超声波蒸汽发生装置设置在外筒的顶部。
上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中，超声波蒸汽发生装置包括蒸汽输送管道，蒸汽输送管道与内筒连通，以便将超声波蒸汽发生装置产生的蒸汽输送到内筒中。
上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中，烘干系统包括风道，风道包括与内筒连通的进风口和回风口，进风口靠近蒸汽输送管道设置，以便使超声波蒸汽发生装置产生的蒸汽在烘干系统的热风的循环作用下被输送到内筒中。
上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中，衣物处理设备还包括箱体和枢转连接到箱体上的门体，门体上设置有观察窗，进风口和蒸汽输送管道在观察窗的边缘位置与外筒连通，从而使热风和/或蒸汽能够进入内筒。
上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中，烘干系统还包括设置在风道中的加热器和循环风机，加热器用于生成热风，循环风机用于将热风吹送到内筒中。
上述超声波蒸汽发生装置的优选技术方案中，衣物处理设备是洗干一体机或干衣机。
本领域技术人员能够理解的是，在本发明的优选技术方案中，通过设置超声波蒸汽发生器来产生水蒸气，产生的水蒸气在逸散至内筒的过程中被加热，加热后的水蒸气附着在衣物表面，使得衣物处理设备在进行烘干操作或空气洗操作时，附着在衣物纤维上的水蒸气能软化衣物纤维，减小衣物褶皱处的残余应力，使纤维处于松弛状态，从而使衣物蓬松、柔软。此外，通过采用超声波蒸汽发生器，能大幅降低产生蒸汽过程中的能耗，同时因超声波蒸汽发生器产生蒸汽的过程中会释放大量负离子，负离子有助于与空气中漂浮的粉尘、杂质等发生静电式反应，以使其沉淀，同时还能有效去除甲醛、一氧化碳、细菌等有害物质，进而净化空气，改善衣物处理设备的内环境，还能对衣物起到杀菌作用。再者，超声波蒸汽发生器对水的雾化更彻底，利用少量的水即可产生大量的蒸汽，能大幅降低水资源的消耗，从而实现环保、节能的效果；而且，采用超声波蒸汽发生器，避免了现有技术中采用电加热蒸汽发生器带来的能耗高、为防止干烧而持续加水造成的水资源浪费的问题。再然后，因超声波蒸汽发生器的工作原理是高频振荡产生蒸汽，因此即使超声波蒸汽发生器在存水耗干的情况下继续工作，也不会出现电加热蒸汽发生器的干烧现象，不仅避免了断水情况下加热器干烧过热而导致的衣物处理设备故障，同时也避免了因过热而损伤内筒中的衣物；通过设置控制器来控制实现储水槽内注入的水达到设定水位时停止进水，能使储水槽内的水始终维持在产生蒸汽的最佳水位，以达到最佳雾化效果。
此外，将蒸汽输送管道设置成靠近烘干系统的风道进风口，即设置在观察窗顶部边缘附近，使得超声波蒸汽发生装置产生的蒸汽能够在烘干系统的热风的循环作用下被输送到内筒中。具体而言，将蒸汽输送管道设置在靠近风道的进风口处并且与风道至少部分连通，使得蒸汽在循环热风的负压作用下被裹挟向前，随热风一同被输送至内筒中，这样一来就不需要给蒸汽发生装置设置独立的送风模块，即可使蒸汽顺利地进入内筒中，省去了现有技术中的用于吹送蒸汽的送风模块，进而节省了硬件成本。此外，在蒸汽随热风进入内筒的过程中，蒸汽被加热升温，能更好地吸附在衣物表面，进而增强衣物护理效果。
进一步地，通过将注入水量的水位设定为刚好浸没超声波蒸汽发生器，这样能使水最大程度地雾化成水蒸气，在节约用水的同时，产生的水蒸气不会因水深而在上升过程中被重新吸收，进而达到最佳雾化效果。
进一步地，通过在储水槽的底部设置排水部件，在停止制备蒸汽后，打开排水阀将储水槽内的水排除干净，能有效避免积水蒸发后产生的水垢影响超声波蒸汽发生器的正常功能。
进一步地，通过将风道的进风口和蒸汽输送管道设置在观察窗的边缘位置，有利于蒸汽顺利地进入内筒中。此外，现有的观察窗通常设置成凸起的柱状结构，将蒸汽引导至观察窗的边缘后，蒸汽在进入内筒之前能先沿观察窗的侧壁铺散开来，实现观察窗的自动清洗，既为用户提供了清晰的视野，又能使蒸汽在内筒中扩散更均匀，从而提高护理效果。
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下面参照附图并结合滚筒式洗干一体机来描述本发明的优选实施方式。附图中：
图1为本发明的洗干一体机的俯视图，其中示出了超声波蒸汽发生装置的安装位置；
图2为本发明的超声波蒸汽发生装置的竖向剖面示意图；
附图标记列表：1、箱体；2、超声波蒸汽发生装置；21、进水管道；22、储水槽；23、超声波蒸汽发生器；24、排水管道；25、排水阀；26、蒸汽输送管道；3、储水盒；4、循环风机；5、加热器；6、风道；7、观察窗；8、门体；9、外筒。
具体实施方式
下面参照附图来描述本发明的优选实施方式。本领域技术人员应当理解的是，这些实施方式仅仅用于解释本发明的技术原理，并非旨在限制本发明的保护范围。例如，虽然下述的实施方式是结合滚筒式洗干一体机来解释说明的，但是，这并不是限制性的，本发明的技术方 案同样适用于其他衣物处理设备，例如干衣机和其他结构的洗干一体机等，这种应用对象的改变并不偏离本发明的原理和范围。
另外，为了更好地说明本发明，在下文的具体实施方式中给出了众多的具体细节。本领域技术人员应当理解，没有某些具体细节，本发明同样可以实施。在一些实例中，对于本领域技术人员熟知的滚筒式洗干一体机中的部件、程序未作详细描述，以便于凸显本发明的主旨。
基于背景技术指出的传统洗干一体机的蒸汽发生装置能耗高、安全性差的问题，本发明提供了一种用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，旨在降低蒸汽发生装置的能耗，提高衣物处理设备的安全性，减少衣物烘干过程中出现的褶皱，使衣物更蓬松、柔软、平整，提高衣物穿着舒适度，提升用户体验。
参照图1和图2，图1为设置有本发明的超声波蒸汽发生装置的洗干一体机的俯视图；图2为本发明的超声波蒸汽发生装置的竖向剖面示意图。
如图1所示，本实施例中的滚筒式洗干一体机包括箱体1、枢转连接到箱体1上的门体8、外筒9、可转动地设置在外筒中的内筒(图中未显示)、储水盒3以及烘干系统。箱体1用于为外筒、内筒、烘干系统等提供支撑；门体8上设置有观察窗7，观察窗7方便用户查看内筒工作状态，以判断衣物处理情况；储水盒3用于存水，通常与设置在洗干一体机上的洗涤剂盒连通，用于为稀释洗涤剂时供水；内筒用于容纳待处理的衣物，烘干系统用于给内筒供应热风。具体地，如图1所示，烘干系统包括风道6、设置在风道6中的加热器5和循环风机4，加热器5在风道6中生成热风，热风通过循环风机4吹送到内筒中。风道6包括与内筒连通的进风口和回风口(图中未显示)。如图1所示，本发明的蒸汽发生器设置2在洗干一体机的外筒9的外顶部，其输出的蒸汽能输送至内筒中。
参照图1和图2，本发明的超声波蒸汽发生装置2包括储水槽22、进水管道21、超声波蒸汽发生器23、蒸汽输送管道26和控制器(图中未显示)。
储水槽22用于盛放制备蒸汽的水。进水管道21与储水槽22连通，用于向储水槽22中注水。具体地，进水管道21中还设置有进 水阀(图中未示出)，进水管道21连接到储水槽22的上部，控制器通过控制进水阀来控制储水槽22的注水操作。优选地，进水管道21与洗干一体机的储水盒3连通，这样既可以缩短储水槽22的输水路径，还可以在停水状态下利用储水盒3中的存水产生蒸汽，保证蒸汽的不间断供应，进而保证衣物的处理效果。超声波蒸汽发生器23设置在储水槽22内，用于制备蒸汽，例如设置在储水槽22底面下凹形成的凹槽内，这样仅需要少量的水即可浸没超声波蒸汽发生器23，便于迅速产生蒸汽。蒸汽输送管道26与储水槽22和内筒连通，用于将超声波蒸汽发生装置2产生的蒸汽输送到内筒中。控制器用于控制进水管道21和超声波蒸汽发生器23的操作。
继续参照图1和图2，洗干一体机的烘干过程如下：低速运转内筒，使筒内的待处理衣物慢速运动并舒展开来；循环风机4促使风道6中的空气流通，空气被加热器5加热形成热风后输送至内筒的进风口；在此过程中，控制器控制进水管道21向储水槽22供水，当储水槽22内水位达到设定水量后停止供水；启动超声波蒸汽发生装置2，超声波蒸汽发生器23高频振动使水雾化产生水蒸气，水蒸气通过蒸汽输送管道26被输送至风道6的进风口处并因此被热风带入内筒中，水蒸气被热风加热并吸附在衣物表面，使衣物表面的褶皱减少，同时使衣物更柔软、平整，达到护理衣物的目的。
需要指出的是，尽管本申请中以特定顺序对上述烘干过程进行了描述，但是这种顺序仅仅是示例性的，并不具有限制作用，本领域技术人员可以根据需要对其作出调整。例如，向储水槽内注水的步骤可以在开启循环风机之前进行，烘干过程中还可以低速运转内筒等等。这些顺序调整都没有偏离本发明的基本原理，因此都将落入本发明的保护范围之内。
在本发明的优选技术方案中，通过设置超声波蒸汽发生器23来产生水蒸气，产生的水蒸气在逸散至内筒的过程中被加热，加热后的水蒸气附着在衣物表面，使得衣物处理设备在进行烘干操作或空气洗操作时，附着在衣物纤维上的水蒸气能软化衣物纤维，减小衣物褶皱处的残余应力，使纤维处于松弛状态，从而使衣物蓬松、柔软。此外，通过采用超声波蒸汽发生器23，能大幅降低产生蒸汽过程中的能耗，同时因 超声波蒸汽发生器23产生蒸汽的过程中会释放大量负离子，负离子有助于与空气中漂浮的粉尘、杂质等发生静电式反应，以使其沉淀，同时还能有效去除甲醛、一氧化碳、细菌等有害物质，进而净化空气，改善衣物处理设备的内环境，还能对衣物起到杀菌作用。再者，超声波蒸汽发生器23对水的雾化更彻底，利用少量的水即可产生大量的蒸汽，能大幅降低水资源的消耗，从而实现环保、节能的效果；而且，采用超声波蒸汽发生器23，避免了现有技术中采用电加热蒸汽发生器带来的能耗高、为防止干烧而持续加水造成的水资源浪费的问题。再然后，因超声波蒸汽发生器23的工作原理是高频振荡产生蒸汽，因此即使超声波蒸汽发生器23在存水耗干的情况下继续工作，也不会出现电加热蒸汽发生器的干烧现象，不仅避免了断水情况下加热器5干烧过热而导致的衣物处理设备故障，同时也避免了因过热而损伤内筒中的衣物。另外，通过设置控制器来控制实现储水槽22内注入的水达到设定水位时停止进水，能使储水槽22内的水始终维持在产生蒸汽的最佳水位，以达到最佳雾化效果。
本发明的超声波蒸汽发生装置2，相比于现有技术的蒸汽发生装置，更节能环保、水的雾化效果更佳。
优选地，控制器控制进水管道21向储水槽22中注入设定水量，设定水量的水位为刚好浸没超声波蒸汽发生器23，这样能使水最大程度地雾化成水蒸气，在节约用水的同时，产生的水蒸气不会因水深而在上升过程中被重新吸收，进而达到最佳雾化效果。
进一步地，将超声波蒸汽发生装置2设置在外筒的顶部能缩短进水路径，有利于节约用水，同时还能减少管道的铺设，有利于降低成本。
进一步地，超声波蒸汽发生装置2的底部还设置有排水管道24，排水管道24中设置有排水阀25，排水管道24连接到储水槽22的底部，控制器通过排水阀25控制储水槽22的排水操作。蒸汽制备完成后，打开排水阀25将储水槽22内的残留水排除干净，能有效防止残留水分挥发后产生水垢而影响蒸汽发生器的功能，有利于延长蒸汽发生器的使用寿命。
更进一步地，将蒸汽输送管道26设置在靠近风道6的进风口的位置，更优选地，使蒸汽输送管道26与风道6在进风口的位置交汇 连通，以便使超声波蒸汽发生装置2产生的蒸汽在烘干系统的热风的循环作用下被输送到内筒中。将蒸汽输送管道26设置在靠近风道6的进风口处，使输出的蒸汽和输出的热风在运动过程中交汇，由于热风的循环路径是有方向性的，在蒸汽与热风的交汇处，由于热风的运动会在交汇处产生负压，蒸汽在负压作用下被裹挟向前，随热风一同被输送至内筒中，这样不需要设置送风模块，即可使蒸汽顺利地进入内筒中；此外，在蒸汽随热风进入内筒的过程中，蒸汽被加热升温，能更好地吸附在衣物表面，进而增强衣物护理效果。
更进一步地，风道6的进风口和蒸汽输送管道26在观察窗7的边缘位置与外筒连通，从而使热风和/或蒸汽能够进入内筒。门体在关闭状态下，观察窗7与外筒的筒壁之间有一定距离，通过将风道6的进风口和蒸汽输送管道26设置在观察窗7的边缘位置，有利于蒸汽顺利地进入内筒中。此外，观察窗7通常设置成凸起的柱状结构，将蒸汽引导至观察窗7的边缘后，蒸汽在进入内筒之前能先沿观察窗7的侧壁铺散开来，实现观察窗7的自动清洗，既为用户提供了清晰的视野，又能使蒸汽在内筒中扩散更均匀，从而提高护理效果。
此外，本发明仅示例性地阐述了烘干过程中衣物的护理，当然该装置的使用不仅限于烘干过程，还可以在空气洗、蒸汽洗等操作中应用本发明的超声波蒸汽发生装置2。
至此，已经结合附图所示的优选实施方式描述了本发明的技术方案，但是，本领域技术人员容易理解的是，本发明的保护范围显然不局限于这些具体实施方式。在不偏离本发明的原理的前提下，本领域技术人员可以对相关技术特征作出等同的更改或替换，这些更改或替换之后的技术方案都将落入本发明的保护范围之内。

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  1. 一种用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，所述衣物处理设备包括外筒和可转动地设置在所述外筒中的内筒，
    其特征在于，所述超声波蒸汽发生装置包括：
    储水槽；
    进水部件，其与所述储水槽连通，用于向所述储水槽中注水；
    超声波蒸汽发生器，其设置在所述储水槽内，用于生成蒸汽；
    蒸汽输送管道，其与所述储水槽连通，用于将所述超声波蒸汽发生装置产生的蒸汽输送到所述内筒中；
    控制器，其用于控制所述进水部件和所述超声波蒸汽发生器的操作。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述控制器控制所述进水部件向所述储水槽中注入设定水量，所述设定水量的水位为刚好浸没所述超声波蒸汽发生器。
  3. 根据权利要求1所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述进水部件包括进水管道和设置在所述进水管道中的进水阀，所述进水管道连接到所述储水槽的上部，所述控制器通过所述进水阀控制所述储水槽的注水操作。
  4. 根据权利要求1所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述超声波蒸汽发生装置还包括排水部件，所述排水部件包括排水管道和设置在所述排水管道中的排水阀，所述排水管道连接到所述储水槽的底部，所述控制器通过所述排水阀控制所述储水槽的排水操作。
  5. 根据权利要求1-4中任一项所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述衣物处理设备还包括烘干系统，所述烘干系统用于给所述内筒供应热风，所述超声波蒸汽发生装置设置在所述外筒的顶部。
  6. 根据权利要求5所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述蒸汽输送管道与所述内筒连通，以便将所述超声波蒸汽发生装置产生的蒸汽输送到所述内筒中。
  7. 根据权利要求6所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述烘干系统包括风道，所述风道包括与所述内筒连通的进风口和回风口，所述进风口靠近所述蒸汽输送管道设置，以便使所述超声波蒸汽发生装置产生的蒸汽在所述烘干系统的热风的循环作用下被输送到所述内筒中。
  8. 根据权利要求7所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述衣物处理设备还包括箱体和枢转连接到所述箱体上的门体，所述门体上设置有观察窗，所述进风口和所述蒸汽输送管道在所述观察窗的边缘位置与所述外筒连通，从而使热风和/或蒸汽能够进入所述内筒。
  9. 根据权利要求7所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述烘干系统还包括设置在所述风道中的加热器和循环风机，所述加热器用于生成热风，所述循环风机用于将热风吹送到所述内筒中。
  10. 根据权利要求1-9中任一项所述的用于衣物处理设备的超声波蒸汽发生装置，其特征在于，所述衣物处理设备是洗干一体机或干衣机。
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