WO2023029193A1

WO2023029193A1 - Laundry treatment device

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Publication number: WO2023029193A1
Application number: PCT/CN2021/127679
Authority: WO
Inventors: 侯雪龙; 谢邦明; 薛洋; 郑金波; 颜雨晨; 史尧家
Original assignee: 无锡小天鹅电器有限公司
Priority date: 2021-08-30
Filing date: 2021-10-29
Publication date: 2023-03-09

Abstract

A laundry treatment device, comprising: a front support (20); a steam generator (10) comprising a steam generation cavity; and a water storage box (30) provided with a water storage cavity, the water storage cavity being in communication with the steam generation cavity, and the water storage box (30) and the steam generator (10) being both arranged on the front support (20).

Description

Clothes treatment device

Cross References to Related Applications

This application is based on the Chinese patent application with application numbers 202111007041.X and 202122072485.3 and the filing date is August 30, 2021, and claims the priority of the Chinese patent application. The entire content of the Chinese patent application is hereby incorporated into this application as refer to.

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of laundry treatment, in particular, to a laundry treatment device.

Background technique

In the related art, a washing machine with a drying function is usually equipped with a heating device to heat the air to form hot air into the clothes processing chamber, and at the same time cooperate with a fan to circulate the hot air to realize the function of drying clothes. The space is large, the installation is inconvenient, and the noise is loud during work, so there is room for improvement.

Contents of the invention

This application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, an object of the present application is to provide a laundry treatment device, which has a simple structure and can achieve a better steaming effect.

The clothes treating device according to the embodiment of the present application includes: a front support; a steam generator having a steam generating chamber; a water storage box having a water storage chamber, and the water storage chamber is connected to the water storage chamber. The steam generating chamber is connected, wherein the water storage box and the steam generator are both arranged on the front support.

According to the clothes treatment device of the embodiment of the present application, by setting the water storage box and the steam generator, high-temperature steam can be generated and passed into the clothes treatment device for drying and sterilization of clothes. The steam generator has a simple structure, is small and easy to install, and has low operating noise Small size, good user experience; both the water storage box and the steam generator are installed on the front support, occupying less space in the clothes treatment device, and can shorten the pipeline distance of the steam generator to reduce heat loss; in addition, the steam generator The connection and assembly with the water storage box is convenient, and the overall structure has high strength and good stability.

According to the laundry treatment device of the embodiment of the present application, the steam generator is arranged above the water storage box.

According to the clothes treating device of the embodiment of the present application, the steam generator includes: a generator body, the generator body has the steam outlet; a thermal insulation component, the thermal insulation component defines an accommodating chamber communicated with the outside, At least a part of the generator body is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and the heat insulating component is adapted to be matedly connected with the front support.

In some examples, a mounting portion is provided on the front support, and the heat insulation component has a connecting portion, and the connecting portion corresponds to the mounting portion and cooperates with each other.

In some examples, the mounting part forms a mounting post protruding from the front support, the connecting part forms a connecting hole, and the mounting part and the connecting part are fixedly connected by a fastener.

In some examples, the heat insulation component includes: a base; an upper cover, the upper cover is arranged on the base, and the accommodating cavity is defined between the upper cover and the base; a hoop, the A tightening piece is provided on the outer side of the upper cover and the base, and the tightening piece is suitable for tightening, connecting and fixing the upper cover and the base.

According to the clothes processing device of the embodiment of the present application, one of the water storage box and the front support has a slot, and the other of the water storage box and the front support has an insert block, and the insert block is connected to the front support. The slots are mated.

In some examples, the front support is provided with a support portion, the slot is provided on the support platform, and a part of the water storage box protrudes outward to form the plug.

In some examples, the water storage box includes: a mounting plate, at least a part of the mounting plate abuts against the front support, and the mounting plate and the front support are connected by fasteners.

According to the laundry treatment device of the embodiment of the present application, the water storage box includes: a first box body, the first box body has a water outlet, and the water outlet port communicates with the steam generator; a second box body, the The second box body is arranged on the first box body and sealingly cooperates with the first box body to define a water storage chamber, and the second box body has a water inlet, wherein the second box body and the The first box body welding fit.

The clothes processing device according to the embodiment of the present application further includes: a water level detection device, the water level detection device is arranged in the water storage box, and is used to detect the water level in the water storage chamber.

In some examples, the water level detection device includes a floating ball and a magnetic piece, the floating ball is arranged in the water storage cavity, the magnetic piece is arranged outside the water storage box, the floating ball and the magnetic piece Fittings are used to detect the water level in the water storage cavity.

According to the laundry treatment device of the embodiment of the present application, the front support is provided with a water supply port, and the water supply port of the water storage box is connected to the water supply port, wherein the water supply port is higher than the water supply port.

In some examples, the front support has a laundry opening, and the water replenishment opening communicates with the laundry opening.

In some examples, it also includes: an air intake grille, the air intake grille is movably arranged on the front support, the air intake grille is provided with the water replenishment port and the water replenishment chamber, and the water storage box It communicates with the water supply chamber through a connecting pipe.

The clothes treating device according to the embodiment of the present application further includes: a water pump, the water pump is arranged on the front support, and the water pump is adapted to pump the water in the water storage chamber into the generator body.

The clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present application further includes: a steam nozzle disposed on the front support and adjacent to the steam generator, and adapted to communicate with the steam generating chamber.

Additional aspects and advantages of the application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the application.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a front support assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of structure A in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged view of structure B in Fig. 1;

4 is a rear view of a front support assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

5 is a front view of a front support assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a front support according to an embodiment of the present application;

Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the C structure in Figure 6;

Fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of a steam generator according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 9 is an exploded view of a steam generator according to an embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a water storage box according to an embodiment of the present application.

Reference signs:

front support assembly 100,

Steam generator 10, generator body 11, steam outlet 111, heat insulation component 12, base 121, second recessed part 1211, limiting part 1212, upper cover 122, first recessed part 1221, clamping piece 123, clamping section 1231 , the first fixing section 1232, the second fixing section 1233, the third fixing section 1234, the first connecting portion 13, the second connecting portion 14, the first fixing hole 15,

Front support 20, opening 21, installation part 22, slot 23, support part 24, installation cavity 25, steam nozzle 26, air vent 27,

Water storage box 30, socket part 301, water inlet 302, water outlet 303, water replenishment port 304, ventilation hole 305, first box body 31, second box body 32, mounting plate 33, limit column 34, floating ball 35 , limit slot 36, magnetic piece 37, buckle 38,

Water pump 40, air intake grille 50, connecting pipe 60.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary, and are only for explaining the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " Back", "Left", "Right", "Vertical", "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inner", "Outer", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axial", The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying the referred device or element Must be in a particular orientation, constructed, and operate in a particular orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting of the application. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

In the description of this application, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary, and it can be the internal communication of two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application in specific situations.

The following describes a laundry treatment device according to an embodiment of the present application with reference to FIGS. 1-10 , wherein the laundry treatment device here may be a clothes dryer, a washing machine, an all-in-one washer-dryer, and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 1-10 , a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present application includes a front support 20 disposed at a front of the clothes treating device.

The clothes treatment device also includes a steam generator 10, the steam generator 10 has a steam generation chamber, the steam generator 10 is arranged on the front support 20, and the steam generated by the steam generator 10 passes into the clothes treatment chamber, so that the clothes in the clothes treatment chamber Clothes can be steam dried, steam sterilized, etc. Compared with the prior art where the steam generator 10 is arranged on the base of the clothes treatment device, the steam generator 10 is arranged on the front support 20, which can shorten the distance of the pipeline through which the steam enters the clothes treatment chamber, and avoid the steam Condensed into water in the pipeline, reducing heat loss and improving the drying efficiency of clothes.

The clothes treatment device also includes a water storage box 30, the water storage box 30 has a water storage chamber, the water storage chamber communicates with the steam generating chamber, the water storage box 30 is used to supply water to the steam generator 10, and by setting the water storage box 30, it can be During the working process of the steam generator 10, water is supplied to the steam generating chamber in real time to realize uninterrupted operation of the steam generator 10 and provide a sufficient amount of steam, thereby improving the drying effect and sterilization effect of clothes. Among them, the water storage box 30 is arranged on the front support 20, which is easy to install, and can be integrated and installed on the box body of the clothes treatment device, and the stability of the assembly structure is good, and at the same time, it is convenient to replenish water to the water storage box 30 through the front support 20 , easy to operate.

According to the clothes treatment device of the embodiment of the present application, by setting the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10, high-temperature steam can be generated and passed into the clothes treatment device for drying and sterilization of clothes. The steam generator 10 is simple in structure, small and easy to install , the working noise is low, and the user experience is good; the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 are installed on the front support 20, occupying less space in the clothes treatment device, and can shorten the pipeline distance of the steam generator 10, reducing the loss of heat loss; in addition, the connection and assembly of the steam generator 10 and the water storage box 30 is convenient, the overall structural strength is high, and the stability is good.

As shown in Figure 1, according to an embodiment of the present application, the steam generator 10 is arranged above the water storage box 30, and the steam generator 10 can be arranged on the upper part of the front support 20, it can be understood that the front support 20 here The upper part is the upper part relative to the middle position of the front support 20, and does not exceed the upper edge of the front support 20. The steam generator 10 is arranged at a higher position, and the steam generator 10 can be adjacent to the air vent 27 of the front support 20. Thus reducing the distance between the steam generator 10 and the air vent 27, avoiding the condensation of steam into water in the pipeline, and reducing the loss of heat; the water storage box 30 is arranged at the bottom of the front support 20, it can be understood that the The lower part of the front support 20 is the lower part relative to the middle position of the front support 20, and does not exceed the lower edge of the front support 20. The water storage box 30 is arranged at a lower position, so that it is more convenient for users to add water to the water storage box 30 , to improve the convenience of operation, the water in the water storage box 30 can be pumped into the steam generating chamber of the steam generator 10 through the water pump 40, and the overall layout is reasonable.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the steam generator 10 includes: a generator body 11 and a thermal insulation component 12, the generator body 11 has a steam generating cavity, the generator body 11 can generate high-temperature steam, and the generator body 11 has a steam outlet 111, the heat insulation component 12 defines a housing cavity, which can be communicated with the outside world, so that a part of the generator body 11 is set in the housing cavity, that is, the heat insulation component 12 is set outside the generator body 11, a On the one hand, the heat insulation component 12 can keep the generator body 11 warm and prevent the heat loss of the steam; , leading to deformation and aging of various structural parts at high temperatures, etc., affecting the service life of each structural part. In addition, the heat insulation component 12 can be matedly connected with the front support 20 to realize the installation of the steam generator 10 on the front support 20 .

In some examples, the heat insulating component 12 is provided with a connecting portion, the front support 20 is provided with a mounting portion 22, the heat insulating component 12 has a connecting portion, the connecting portion corresponds to the position of the mounting portion 22, and the connecting portion is connected to the mounting portion 22. Cooperate with each other to realize the installation and fixation of the steam generator 10 . The connecting part here can be a plug-in block, and the mounting part 22 is a slot, and the connecting part and the mounting part are plugged and matched; It is fixedly connected with the front support 20; the connection part and the installation part 22 can also be connected in a clamping manner, which makes the installation more convenient and improves the assembly efficiency.

It can be understood that the connection part is arranged on the heat insulation component 12, so that there is no need to provide an additional assembly structure on the generator body 11, and it is only necessary to install the generator body 11 in the accommodating cavity of the heat insulation component 12. and easy assembly.

As shown in Fig. 6, in some embodiments, the mounting part 22 forms a mounting column protruding from the front support 20, the center of the mounting column has a mounting hole, the connecting part forms a connecting hole, and the connecting hole and the positioning column are pierced by a fastener. The installation hole is fixedly connected to the steam generator 10 and the installation column, wherein, the connection part may include a plurality, and the positioning column may include a plurality of corresponding ones, so that the fixing effect of the steam generator 10 can be improved. For example, the connection part includes a first connection The part 13 and the second connecting part 14, the first connecting part 13 and the second connecting part 14 can be arranged on opposite sides of the steam generator 10 respectively, so that the steam generator 10 can achieve a better fixing effect. Of course, there may be multiple first connecting parts 13 and multiple second connecting parts 14, so as to further improve the stability of fixing the steam generator 10 and prevent the steam generator 10 from rotating and shaking.

In addition, a plurality of supporting ribs may be provided around the installation column to improve the stability of the installation column, thereby improving the installation reliability of the steam generator 10 .

As shown in FIG. 9 , according to an embodiment of the present application, the heat insulating component 12 includes: a base 121 and an upper cover 122 , the upper cover 122 is arranged on the base 121 , and an accommodation cavity is defined between the upper cover 122 and the base 121 , and the upper cover 122 and the base 121 define a cavity. The cover 122 is detachably connected to the base 121, thereby facilitating the placement of the generator body 11 in the accommodating cavity. Here, the base 121 and the upper cover 122 can be fixed directly, for example, by hooks and grooves, or by fasteners. Fixed connection, also can be connected through other structural parts.

As shown in FIG. 9 , in some examples, the heat insulation component 12 further includes a hoop 123 , the hoop 123 is arranged on the outside of the upper cover 122 and the base 121 , and the hoop 123 can hoop the upper cover 122 and the base 121 Tightly connected and fixed, that is to say, under the condition that the upper cover 122 and the base 121 are matched in place, the upper cover 122 and the base 121 are fixedly connected by wrapping the outer part of the two through the hoop 123, and there is no need to connect the upper cover 122 and the base 121 A fixed structure is provided on the top to simplify the structure of the upper cover 122 and the base 121, and the connection is reliable and the structure is stable.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the water storage box 30 is provided with a slot 23, and the front support 20 is provided with an insertion part 301, and the insertion part 301 is mated with the slot 23 to realize the installation of the water storage box 30. , easy to install.

According to another embodiment of the present application, the front support 20 is provided with a slot 23, and the water storage box 30 is provided with an insertion part 301. Specifically, one side of the front support 20 has a support part 24, and the slot 23 is provided with On the support portion 24, the stability of the slot 23 can be improved, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the installation of the water storage box 30; a part of the water storage box 30 protrudes outward to form a plug-in portion 301, that is to say , the outer wall surface of a part of the water storage box 30 is directly plugged and matched with the slot 23, the cooperation is convenient and reliable, and there is no need to set other matching structures on the water storage box 30, which simplifies the manufacturing process, and the water storage box 30 is supported on the support part 24 On, the stability is good, and the shaking of the water storage box 30 is avoided.

Wherein, the supporting portion 24 here may be a supporting rib, and the supporting rib has a simple structure, and is convenient to be integrally formed with the front support 20 . The support part 24 can also be a support platform, which can increase the area of the matching contact surface and improve the stability, and can also increase the structural strength of the slot 23 to further improve the assembly stability of the water storage box 30 .

As shown in Fig. 3, according to an embodiment of the present application, the water storage box 30 includes: a mounting plate 33, the mounting plate 33 is fixedly connected with the second box body 32 of the water storage box 30, or is integrally formed, and the water storage box When 30 is assembled on the front support 20, a part of the mounting plate 33 can abut against the front support 20 to realize a positioning function, and can improve the stability of the water storage box 30. The mounting plate 33 and the front support 20 are also tightened The fasteners are connected, thereby firmly fixing the water storage box 30 on the front support 20 .

As shown in Figure 10, according to an embodiment of the present application, the water storage box 30 includes: a first box body 31 and a second box body 32, the second box body 32 is arranged above the first box body 31, and the second box body The body 32 is in sealing fit with the first box body 31, so as to define a water storage chamber, which can be sealed by a sealing member or a sealant to avoid water leakage at the joint. The second box body 32 and the first box body 31 can also be welded together, which is easy to operate and has high sealing reliability.

The second box body 32 has a water inlet 302, the first box body 31 has a water outlet 303, the water inlet 302, the water outlet 303 communicate with the water storage chamber, and the water outlet 303 communicates with the steam generator 10, thus the water storage chamber can be connected In addition, the water inlet 302 is located at the upper part, and the water outlet 303 is located at the lower part, so that the water in the water storage chamber can be emptied, and the water in the water storage chamber can circulate to avoid residual water wait.

According to an embodiment of the present application, the water storage box 30 also includes: a water level detection device, which can be installed in the water storage cavity or outside the water storage cavity. For example, the water level detection device is an infrared sensor, and the water level detection device can Detect the amount of water in the water storage chamber.

As shown in Figure 10, in some embodiments, the water level detection device includes a floating ball 35 and a magnetic piece 37, the floating ball 35 is arranged in the water storage cavity, the magnetic piece 37 is arranged outside the water storage box 30, and the outside of the water storage box 30 is also A closed loop formed by wires is provided, wherein the floating ball 35 and the magnetic piece 37 cooperate with each other. It can be understood that the floating ball 35 is provided with a magnet, and the floating ball 35 moves by using the principle of electromagnetic induction, and the floating ball 35 is away from the magnetic piece. 27, so that the magnetic flux changes, the current of the closed loop changes, and with the change of the water volume, the distance between the floating ball 35 and the magnetic part 27 gradually increases, and when a certain distance is reached, that is, when the water level reaches the preset water level, an alarm will be given, etc. , to realize the detection of the water level in the water storage chamber.

As shown in Figure 10, in some embodiments, a limit column 34 is provided in the water storage cavity, and the upper end of the limit column 34 is connected with the second box body 32, and the floating ball 35 can be sleeved on the limit column 34, and the floating ball 35 can move along the direction of the limit column 34, and the floating ball 35 is slidingly matched with the limit column 34. By setting the limit column 34, the floating ball 35 can be prevented from moving in the horizontal direction and affecting the detection of the water level; the second box body The top of 32 is provided with a limiting groove 36, and the magnetic part 37 is suitable for plugging into the limiting groove 36 to realize the fixing of the magnetic part 37. The structure is simple and the installation is convenient.

As shown in FIG. 3 , according to an embodiment of the present application, the front support 20 is provided with a water replenishment port 304, and the water replenishment port 304 communicates with the water inlet 302 of the water storage box 30, and the water replenishment port 304 is higher than the water inlet 302, it can be understood What is more, the user pours water into the water storage box 30 through the water replenishment port 304. The water replenishment port 304 is arranged at the opening 21 of the front support 20 to facilitate the user's operation, and since the water replenishment port 304 is higher than the water inlet 302, it can be When the water replenishment port 304 overflows, the information of the amount of water to be filled is obtained, so as to prevent excessive water in the water storage box from overflowing into the clothes treatment device and affect the normal use of other structural components.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in some examples, the middle part of the front support 20 has an opening 21, and the opening 21 communicates with the clothes treatment chamber of the clothes treatment device, and the user can put clothes into the clothes treatment chamber through the opening 21. Connected, that is to say, when the opening 21 is opened, the user can replenish water to the water storage box 30 through the water replenishment port 304, and when the opening 21 is closed, the water replenishment port 304 can be blocked, so that the water replenishment port 304 is not exposed, which is beautiful and can avoid polluted.

As shown in Figure 1, the clothes processing device also includes: an air inlet grill 50, which is movably arranged on the front support 20, and the air inlet grill 50 can achieve a ventilation effect, and at the same time prevent the clothes from getting caught in the wind. In the tunnel, a part of the end of the air intake grille 50 is recessed downwards to form a water replenishment chamber, and a water replenishment port 304 is provided on the bottom wall of the water replenishment chamber. The water replenishment port 304 is connected to the water storage box 30 through the connecting pipe 60, and the water storage box 30 is connected to the water supply chamber through the connection pipe 60, so that water can be replenished to the water storage box 30 through the water supply chamber, and the water in the water supply chamber no longer flows to When the water storage box 30 is used, the information that the water storage box 30 is filled with water can be obtained to prevent too much water in the water storage box 30 from overflowing into the clothes processing device, and the water in the water replenishment chamber is temporarily stored in the water replenishment chamber. After the water flows into the steam generating chamber, it automatically flows to the water storage chamber, so as to prevent water from overflowing from the water filling port 304 and affect the user's use effect. Moreover, the installation position of the water supply port 304 is relatively concealed, which will not affect the appearance of the air intake grill 50, and effectively utilizes the occupied space of the air intake grill 50, thereby improving the utilization rate of space.

In addition, a cover is provided at the water supply port 304 , and the cover is opened to pour water before using steam. By setting the cover to cover the water supply port 304 , it is possible to prevent fluff or foreign matter from entering and preventing foreign matter from blocking the water supply port 304 .

In some embodiments, the clothes treating device further includes: a water pump 40 arranged on the front support 20, and the water pump 40 is connected between the water outlet 303 and the steam generator 10, specifically, the steam generator 10 is arranged on the front The upper part of the support 20, so that the steam generator 10 is adjacent to the vent 27 on the upper part of the front support 20, the water storage box 30 is arranged on the lower part of the front support 20, and the water outlet 303 of the water storage box 30 is connected to the inlet of the water pump 40 through the connecting pipe 60. The water end is connected, and the water outlet end of the water pump 40 is connected with the steam generator 10 through the connecting pipe 60 , so that the water pump 40 can pump the water in the water storage box 30 into the steam generator 10 . The water pump 40 is also arranged on the front support 20 , which facilitates the cooperative connection of the water pump 40 with the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 .

As shown in FIG. 5 , in some embodiments, the upper portion of the front support 20 is provided with a steam nozzle 26 arranged adjacent to the steam generator 10 , and the steam nozzle 26 is adapted to communicate with the steam generating chamber. Specifically, the steam nozzle 26 defines a vent hole 27, the steam nozzle 26 is fixed on the front support 20 by fasteners, and the steam generator 20 can be connected with the steam nozzle 26 through a connecting pipe 60, so that the steam can be passed to the vent hole. The opening 27 leads into the clothes processing chamber through the air vent 27, wherein the air vent 27 may include a plurality of small holes to achieve the effect of spraying, so that the steam can be evenly sprayed onto the clothes in the clothes processing chamber.

The clothes treating device according to the embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1-10 .

The laundry treating apparatus includes a laundry treating drum, a front support 20 , a steam generator 10 , a water storage box 30 and a water pump 40 .

The clothes treatment cylinder defines a clothes treatment chamber, the front support 20 is arranged at the front of the clothes treatment device, the middle part of the front support 20 has an opening 21, the opening 21 communicates with the clothes treatment chamber, and the front support 20 is also provided with an air intake grill 50 , the air intake grille 50 can not only realize the ventilation effect, but also prevent the clothes from being drawn into the air duct of the front support 20 .

A part of one end of the air intake grille 50 is recessed downwards to form a water supply cavity, and a water supply port 304 is provided on the bottom wall of the water supply cavity. The water supply port 304 is connected to the water storage box 30 through the connecting pipe 60. The setting position of the water supply port 304 is relatively concealed, which will not affect the appearance of the air intake grille 50, and effectively utilizes the occupied space of the air intake grille 50 to improve the space. utilization rate. Wherein, a cover body is provided on the water supply chamber, and the cover body is detachably arranged on the air inlet grille 50 , and the cover body is used to open and close the opening of the water supply chamber, and the cover body can prevent foreign matter from blocking the water supply port 304 . In addition, a part of the other end of the air intake grille 50 is recessed downwards to form an accommodating recess, the accommodating recess is used for accommodating aromatherapy, and the bottom wall of the accommodating recess and/or the side wall of the accommodating recess are provided with distribution holes to facilitate the distribution of aromatherapy. .

The upper part of the front support 20 is provided with a steam nozzle 26 , the steam nozzle 26 defines a vent 27 , and the vent 27 communicates with the opening 21 . Front support 20 is also provided with installation part 22, and installation part 22 forms the installation column that protrudes front support 20, and the center of installation column has installation hole, and a plurality of supporting ribs can be set around the installation column, to improve the stability of installation column.

The front support 20 includes a support plate located at the front side of the clothes processing chamber. It can be understood that the support plate here extends along the left-right direction and the up-down direction. On the rear side, to increase structural strength and facilitate assembly with other structural parts, the opening 21 is located in the middle of the support plate, and the air inlet grille 50 is installed below the opening 21, wherein the air inlet grille 50 cooperates with the support plate, and the steam generator 10 and the water storage box 30 are arranged on the support plate, specifically, the steam generator 10 and the water storage box 30 are fixedly installed on the rear side of the support plate, and the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 are both arranged on the air inlet grille 50, or the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 can also be arranged on the right side of the air inlet grill 50, and the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 can pass through the side of the air inlet grill 50. The connecting pipes 60 are matched and connected, and the connection is convenient. Of course, the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the air inlet grill 50 .

The steam generator 10 is arranged on the front support 20, and the steam generator 10 is located on the upper part of the front support 20. It can be understood that the upper part of the front support 20 here is the upper part relative to the middle position of the front support 20, and does not exceed the front support 20. The upper edge of the support 20 improves the rationality and compactness of the overall structural layout, and the steam generator 10 is adjacent to the steam nozzle 26 , and the steam generator 10 is connected to the steam nozzle 26 through a connecting pipe 60 .

As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the steam generator 10 includes a generator body 11 and a thermal insulation component 12. One end of the generator body 11 has a water inlet, and the other end has a steam outlet 111. The generator body 11 is also provided with a connecting Terminals, so that the generator body 11 is connected with the control circuit; the heat insulating part 12 defines a housing cavity, which can communicate with the outside world, so that a part of the generator body 11 is arranged in the housing cavity, and the steam outlet of the generator body 11 111 can protrude from the accommodating cavity, so that the steam outlet 111 can be connected with the air vent 27. By setting the heat insulation component 12 outside the generator body 11, on the one hand, the heat insulation component 12 can keep the generator body 11 warm. on the other hand, the heat insulation component 12 can prevent the heat of the generator body 11 from being directly dissipated to the surrounding structural parts, causing the deformation and aging of the front support 20 and surrounding components at high temperatures, etc., affecting the front support 20 The service life of each component.

As shown in Figure 9, the heat insulation component 12 includes a base 121, an upper cover 122 and a hoop 123, the upper cover 122 is arranged on the base 121, an accommodation chamber is defined between the upper cover 122 and the base 121, the upper cover 122 and the base 121 is detachably connected, so that it is convenient to place the generator body 11 in the accommodating chamber. Among them, the upper cover 122 and the base 121 are made of high temperature resistant materials, such as glass fiber mixture, which is chemically inert in many cases, has high strength, good stability, high safety factor, and is light in weight, high temperature resistant, and low cost. Low, easy to promote use. Further, the tight hoop 123 may also be made of high temperature resistant material, so as to improve the heat insulation effect of the whole structure. Of course, metal parts can also be used for the tightening part 123 , and the metal parts have high structural strength, which can better fasten and connect the upper cover 122 and the base 121 .

The left and right sides of the base 121 are provided with gaps, and the accommodating cavity can communicate with the outside world through the gaps. One end of the generator body 11 has a water inlet connector and a line connector, and the other end of the generator body 11 has an air outlet connector. The connectors, line connectors and gas outlet connectors can protrude from the containing chamber to facilitate their connection with the outside world. The base 121 is also provided with supporting ribs, which protrude from the inner wall of the seat body 121. When the generator body 11 is installed in the accommodating cavity, the supporting ribs can play the role of positioning, limiting and supporting, and improve the generator body. 11 stability. The shape of the accommodating cavity is substantially the same as the structure of the generator body 11 to avoid interference or shaking of the generator body 11 in the accommodating cavity, which will affect the performance and service life of the generator body 11 . In addition, in the length direction of the steam generator 10, the size of the upper cover 122 is larger than that of the base 121. As shown in FIG. The connector plays a certain role of protection, preventing the connector from being damaged by collision, water entering the line connector, etc. from affecting the normal use of the connector. The other end of the upper cover 122 can extend to the gas outlet joint, so as to also protect the gas outlet joint.

As shown in Figure 9, specifically, the side of the base 121 facing the upper cover 122 is provided with a limiting portion 1212, the limiting portion 1212 forms a limiting rib, the limiting rib protrudes from the upper surface of the base 121, and the orientation of the upper cover 122 One side of the base 121 is provided with a matching portion (not shown in the figure), and the matching portion forms a matching groove, and the matching groove corresponds to the shape of the limiting rib, and the limiting portion 1212 can cooperate with the matching portion, wherein the limiting rib can The ribs are elongated, and the limiting ribs include two. The two limiting ribs are symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the base 121 , and each limiting rib extends along the length direction of the base 121 .

By setting the limit part 1212 and the matching part, the assembly of the upper cover 122 and the base 121 can be positioned and limited, which facilitates the fastening of the upper cover 122 and the base 121, and at the same time prevents the connection from shaking and the generator body 11 In addition, the matching of the upper cover 122 and the base 121 is also convenient for the installation of the hoop 123, the positioning and installation are convenient, and the cooperation reliability is good.

As shown in FIG. 9 , the tightening member 123 is disposed on the outside of the upper cover 122 and the base 121 , and the tightening member 123 can connect the upper cover 122 and the base 121 tightly. Specifically, the tightening member 123 includes a tightening segment 1231, a first fixing segment 1232, a second fixing segment 1233 and a third fixing segment 1234, wherein the tightening segment 1231 is roughly formed into a ring with an opening, and the tightening segment 1231 wraps around It is provided on the outside of the upper cover 122 and the base 121. Specifically, the outer surface of the upper cover 122 has a first recess 1221, and the outer surface of the base 121 has a second recess 1211. The second recess 1211 corresponds to the position of the first recess 1221, wherein A part of the hoop section 1231 fits with the first concave portion 1221, and another part of the hoop section 1231 fits with the second concave portion 1211. It can be understood that the first concave portion 1221 extends along the outer surface of the upper cover 122 to form a semi-circular shape. The two recesses 1211 extend along the outer surface of the base 121 to form a semi-circular shape. The first recess 1221 and the second recess 1211 cooperate to form an annular groove. The tightening section 1231 can be installed in the annular groove formed by the two recesses. The tightening section 1231 A plug-in fit installation is realized, which prevents the clamp section 1231 from disengaging from the upper cover 122 and the base 121 , avoids failure of fixing, and improves the stability of the overall structure.

As shown in Fig. 2, Fig. 6 and Fig. 8, the first fixing section 1232 is arranged on one end of the hoop section 1231, the second fixing section 1233 is arranged on the other end of the hoop section 1231, and the first fixing section 1232 is provided with a first Fixing hole 15, the second fixing section 1233 is provided with a second fixing hole, the second fixing hole corresponds to the position of the first fixing hole 15, and the first fixing hole 15 and the second fixing hole are passed through the fastener to connect the first fixing section 1232 is fixedly connected to the second fixing section 1233 , so that the tight band section 1231 can be closely attached to the upper cover 122 and the base 121 , and the fixing of the tight band member 123 to the upper cover 122 and the base 121 can be realized. The fasteners here can be bolts, which are convenient to connect and have good stability.

Wherein, the first fixing section 1232 and the second fixing section 1233 are located on the upper part of the generator body 11, the first fixing section 1232 is provided with the first connecting part 13, the third fixing section 1234 can be located at the lower part of the generator body 11, the second The second connecting portion 14 is provided on the three fixing sections 1234, that is to say, the first fixing section 1232 and the second fixing section 1233 are located on the first side of the generator body 11, and the third fixing section 1234 is located on the side of the generator body 11. On the side opposite to the first side, the first connecting portion 13 and the second connecting portion 14 form a connecting hole, through which fasteners pass through the connecting hole and the mounting hole of the positioning post to fix the steam generator 10 on the front support 20 . The fixing effect of the steam generator 10 can be improved through the fixing installation of the connecting parts on both sides, and the stability is good.

As shown in Figure 10, the water storage box 30 includes a first box body 31 and a second box body 32, the second box body 32 is arranged above the first box body 31, and the second box body 32 is welded to the first box body 31 Cooperate to define the water storage cavity, and avoid water leakage at the connection by welding. The second box body 32 has a water inlet 302, and the first box body 31 has a water outlet 303. The water inlet 302 and the water outlet 303 communicate with the water storage chamber. The water inside can be emptied, and the water in the water storage cavity can circulate to avoid residual water and the like.

As shown in Fig. 3, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7, the water storage box 30 is arranged on the front support 20, and the water storage box 30 is located at the lower part of the front support 20. It can be understood that the lower part of the front support 20 here is relative to the front support 20. The lower part of the middle position of the support 20 does not exceed the lower edge of the front support 20, so as to improve the rationality and compactness of the overall structural layout, the front support 20 is provided with a slot 23, and the water storage box 30 is provided with a plug-in part 301, specifically, one side of the front support 20 has a support portion 24, the support portion 24 can be a support platform or a support rib, and the slot 23 is arranged on the support portion 24, thereby improving the stability of the slot 23, and then Improve the stability and reliability of the installation of the water storage box 30; a part of the water storage box 30 protrudes outward to form a plug-in part 301, that is to say, the outer wall of a part of the water storage box 30 is directly plugged with the slot 23 , the cooperation is convenient and reliable, there is no need to set other matching structures on the water storage box 30, the manufacturing process is simplified, and the water storage box 30 is supported on the support part 24, the stability is good, and the shaking of the water storage box 30 is avoided; at the same time, the front The spatial features on the support 20 improve the stability of the structure.

The slots 23 include two oppositely arranged ones, the supporting parts 24 include two corresponding ones, each slot 23 is supported on the corresponding supporting parts 24, and the structures of the two supporting parts 24 may be the same, for example, the two slots 23 are Supported on the support platform, or both slots 23 are supported on the support ribs, as shown in Figure 7, in some examples, the structures of the two support parts 24 can also be different, and one slot 23 is supported on the support platform , the other slot 23 is supported on the support rib, and an installation cavity 25 is defined between the two support parts 24, and a part of the water storage box 30 is installed in the installation cavity 25, that is to say, it is supported on the outer wall of the water storage box 30 When on the two slots 23, a part of the water storage box 30 can be inserted into the installation cavity 25, which can realize full utilization of the space on the front support 20, increase the water storage capacity of the water storage box 30, and the water storage box 30 A part of it is arranged in the middle of the two slots 23, and the size of the installation cavity 25 matches the size of this part of the water storage box 30, which can also increase the stability of the structure and avoid the shaking of the water storage box 30.

Also be provided with mounting plate 33 on the water storage box 30, as shown in Figure 3, Figure 7 and Figure 10, mounting plate 33 extends along the left and right direction, is provided with connecting hole on it, is provided with the mounting plate that has mounting hole on the front support 20. Column, the right edge of the mounting plate 33 has a bent section extending backward. When the water storage box 30 is inserted into the slot 23, the bent section abuts against a part of the front support 20, and passes through the connecting hole through the fastener. and the mounting column, so that the mounting plate 33 is fixedly connected with the front support 20, thereby firmly fixing the water storage box 30 on the front support 20.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , the water storage box 30 is located at the lower part of the front support 20 , and the water storage box 30 communicates with the water supply chamber through the connecting pipe 60 , so that water can be added to the water storage box 30 through the water supply port 304 . Wherein, the water replenishment port 304 is connected with the water inlet 302 of the water storage box 30, and the height of the water inlet 302 is lower than the water replenishment cavity. At the opening 21 of the front support 20, it is convenient for the user to operate. When the water replenishment cavity is full or the water replenishment port 304 overflows, the information of the amount of water can be obtained to prevent the water in the water storage box 30 from overflowing into the clothes treatment device. , affect the normal use of other structural parts; and the water replenishment port 304 is located at the lower part of the clothes treatment device, and the water replenishment port 304 is located at the lower part of the opening 21 where the clothes are put in, even when the clothes treatment device is placed at a higher position, the user can also It is very convenient to carry out water replenishment operation.

The water storage box 30 also includes: a water level detection device. The water level detection device can be arranged in the water storage chamber or outside the water storage chamber. For example, the water level detection device is an infrared sensor, which detects the amount of water in the water storage chamber by means of infrared.

As shown in Figure 10, the water level detection device includes a floating ball 35 and a magnetic piece 37. The floating ball 35 is arranged in the water storage chamber, and the magnetic piece 37 is arranged outside the water storage box 30. Specifically, a limit position is provided in the water storage chamber. Column 34, wherein, the limit column 34 can be integrally formed on the second box body 32, and can also be connected with the second box body 32, so that the upper end of the limit column 34 is connected with the second box body 32, and the floating ball 35 Can be sleeved on the limit column 34, the floating ball 35 can move along the direction of the limit column 34, and the floating ball 35 is slidably matched with the limit column 34, and the floating ball 35 can be prevented from moving in the horizontal direction by setting the limit column 34 The movement affects the detection of the water level.

The top of the second box body 32 is provided with a limiting groove 36, and the magnetic part 37 is suitable for plugging into the limiting groove 36 to realize the fixing of the magnetic part 37. A closed circuit formed by a wire is also provided on the outside of the water storage box 30, specifically , the floating ball 35 cooperates with the magnetic piece 37, and a magnet is arranged inside the floating ball 35. Using the principle of electromagnetic induction, the floating ball 35 moves, and the floating ball 35 is far away from the magnetic piece 27, so that the magnetic flux changes, and the current of the closed loop changes with the With the change of the amount of water, the distance between the floating ball 35 and the magnetic member 27 gradually increases. When a certain distance is reached, that is, when the water level reaches the preset water level, an alarm will be given to detect the water level in the water storage chamber.

As shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 10, the water storage box 30 is also provided with a ventilation hole 305, and the ventilation hole 305 is arranged on the top of the second box body 32, and the ventilation hole 305 communicates the water storage cavity with the outside world. , it can ensure that the water storage chamber is always connected with the outside world, avoiding the formation of a negative pressure state in the water storage chamber and affecting the outflow of water; by setting the vent hole 305 on the top of the second box body 32, the water in the water storage chamber can be prevented from automatically Flow or overflow.

In some embodiments, a part of the upper surface of the second box body 32 protrudes upwards to form a boss, the vent hole 305 is arranged on the top of the boss, a avoidance part is formed between the boss and the water storage box 20, and the mounting plate 33 is arranged on the top of the boss. The avoidance portion facilitates the assembly of the water storage box 30 and the front support 20, and further improves the space utilization rate.

The water pump 40 is connected between the water outlet 303 and the steam generator 10, the water outlet 303 of the water storage box 30 is connected to the water inlet end of the water pump 40 through the connecting pipe 60, and the water outlet end of the water pump 40 is connected to the steam generator 10 through the connecting pipe 60. connected, so that the water pump 40 can pump the water in the water storage box 30 into the steam generator 10 . Wherein, the water pump 40 is fixedly connected with the positioning column on the front support 20 through fasteners, which can facilitate the cooperative connection of the water pump 40 with the water storage box 30 and the steam generator 10 .

According to the laundry treatment device of the embodiment of the present application, the steam generator 10 is arranged on the front support 20, and the steam generator 10 can be arranged adjacent to the air vent 27, which can prevent the steam heat generated by the steam generator 10 from being lost in the pipeline, and avoid This reduces the amount of steam output, increases the amount of steam that passes into the clothes processing chamber, and then improves the drying efficiency of clothes; by setting the water storage box 30 on the front support 20, it is easy to assemble, and the water storage box 30 is set on the The lower position is convenient for users to add water to the water storage box 30, which improves the convenience of operation; by setting the heat insulation component 12 on the steam generator 10, it can prevent the loss of steam heat, improve the steam utilization rate, and prevent high temperature at the same time. The gas is distributed to the surrounding structural parts, avoiding the aging and deformation of each structural part, and ensuring the feasibility of installing and using the steam generator 10 .

Other configurations and operations of the laundry treatment device according to the embodiments of the present application are known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here. Wherein, the up-down direction, left-right direction and front-rear direction are subject to the up-down direction, left-right direction and front-rear direction shown in the figure.

In the description of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "on" or "under" a second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, and may also include the first and second features. Two features are not in direct contact but through another feature between them. Moreover, "above", "above" and "above" the first feature on the second feature include that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

In the description of this specification, references to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiments," "example," "specific examples," or "some examples" are intended to mean that the implementation A specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described by an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present application. The scope of the application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

A clothes treatment device, including:

front support (20);

A steam generator (10), the steam generator (10) has a steam generating chamber;

a water storage box (30), the water storage box (30) has a water storage chamber, the water storage chamber communicates with the steam generation chamber,

Wherein, the water storage box (30) and the steam generator (10) are both arranged on the front support (20).
The clothes treating device according to claim 1, wherein the steam generator (10) is arranged above the water storage box (30).
The laundry treating device according to claim 1, wherein the steam generator (10) comprises:

A generator body (11) having a steam outlet (111);

A thermal insulation component (12), the thermal insulation component (12) defines an accommodating chamber communicating with the outside world, at least a part of the generator body (11) is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the thermal insulation component (12) It is suitable for mating connection with the front support (20).
The clothes processing device according to claim 3, wherein, the front support (20) is provided with an installation part (22), the heat insulation component (12) has a connection part, and the connection part and the installation part (22) The positions correspond and cooperate with each other.
The laundry treatment device according to claim 4, wherein the installation part (22) forms a mounting column protruding from the front support (20), the connection part forms a connection hole, and the installation part (22) and The connection part is fixedly connected by a fastener passing through the connection hole.
The clothes treating device according to claim 3, wherein the heat insulation component (12) comprises:

base (121);

an upper cover (122), the upper cover (122) is arranged on the base (121) and defines the accommodation cavity between the base (121);

A hoop (123), the hoop (123) is arranged on the outer side of the upper cover (122) and the base (121), for connecting the upper cover (122) and the base (121) ) to tighten the connection and fix it.
The clothes treating device according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein one of the water storage box (30) and the front support (20) has a slot (23), and the water storage box The other one of (30) and the front support (20) has a plug-in part (301), and the plug-in part (301) is plug-fitted with the slot (23).
The clothes processing device according to claim 7, wherein, the front support (20) is provided with a support portion (24), the slot (23) is provided on the support platform, and the water storage box (30 ) protrudes outward to form the insertion portion (301).
The laundry treatment device according to claim 7, wherein the water storage box (30) comprises: a mounting plate (33), at least a part of the mounting plate (33) abuts against the front support (20), And the installation plate (33) is connected with the front support (20) through fasteners.
The laundry treating device according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the water storage box (30) comprises:

A first box body (31), the first box body (31) has a water outlet (303), and the water outlet (303) communicates with the steam generator (10);

The second box body (32), the second box body (32) is arranged above the first box body (31) and is sealed with the first box body (31) to define a water storage chamber, The second box body (32) has a water inlet (302),

Wherein, the second box body (32) is welded with the first box body (31).
The clothes processing device according to any one of claims 1-10, further comprising: a water level detection device, the water level detection device is arranged in the water storage box (30), and is used to detect the water storage cavity water level inside.
The clothes processing device according to claim 11, wherein the water level detection device comprises a floating ball (35) and a magnetic part (37), the floating ball (35) is arranged in the water storage chamber, and the magnetic part (37) is arranged outside the water storage box (30), and the floating ball (35) cooperates with the magnetic member (37) to detect the water level in the water storage chamber.
The laundry treatment device according to any one of claims 1-12, wherein, the front support (20) is provided with a water supply port (304), and the water supply port (304) is connected to the water storage box (30) The water inlet (302) is connected, and the water replenishment port (304) is higher than the water inlet (302).
The clothes treating device according to claim 13, wherein, the middle part of the front support (20) has an opening (21) communicating with the clothes treating chamber of the clothes treating device, and the water supply port (304) is connected to the opening ( 21) Connected.
The clothes treating device according to claim 13, further comprising: an air inlet grille (50), the air inlet grille (50) is movably arranged on the front support (20), and the air inlet grille (50) is The grille (50) is provided with the water replenishment port (304) and a water replenishment chamber, and the water storage box (30) communicates with the water replenishment chamber through a connecting pipe.
The laundry treatment device according to any one of claims 1-15, further comprising: a water pump (40), the water pump (40) being arranged on the front support (20) and connected to the water storage box Between (30) and the steam generator (10), used to pump the water (40) of the water storage box (30) into the steam generator (10).
The clothes treating device according to any one of claims 1-16, wherein, the upper part of the front support (20) is provided with a steam nozzle (26), and the steam nozzle (26) is adjacent to the steam generator ( 10) is arranged, and the steam nozzle (26) is adapted to communicate with the steam generating chamber.