WO2026046175A1 - Control panel seat assembly and laundry treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

A control panel seat assembly (100) and a laundry treatment device. The control panel seat assembly (100) is used for a laundry treatment device, and comprises a control panel seat body (10), a partition plate structure (20), a first bottom wall portion (30), and a first water path (40A) configured to deliver a detergent mixture solution. The partition plate structure (20) and the first bottom wall portion (30) are provided on the control panel seat body (10), the partition plate structure (20) is provided above the first bottom wall portion (30), and a mixing cavity (20a) is defined between the partition plate structure (20) and the first bottom wall portion (30); a water inlet end of the first water path (40A) is connected to a water source, the partition plate structure (20) and the mixing cavity (20a) are located on the first water path (40A), and a fluid discharged from the first water path (40A) enters a laundry treatment cavity of the laundry treatment device. The control panel seat assembly (100) and the laundry treatment device can promote the dissolution of a detergent, achieving a good washing effect.

Description

A workbench assembly and garment processing equipment

Cross-reference to related applications

This application is based on and claims priority to Chinese patent applications No. 202411205669.4, No. 202411207728.1, No. 202422117199.8, No. 202422117828.7, and No. 202422117828.7, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Technical Field

This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and in particular to a workbench assembly and clothing processing equipment.

Background Technology

In related technologies, clothing processing equipment includes a worktable and a clothing processing drum. The worktable has a detergent dispensing chamber for holding the detergent needed to wash the clothes. When washing clothes, water is injected into the detergent dispensing chamber into the worktable to form a detergent mixture, which is then added to the clothing processing drum through an opening on the worktable that connects to the detergent dispensing chamber, thus adding detergent. However, the detergent often does not dissolve completely, resulting in poor washing performance.

Summary of the Invention

In view of this, the embodiments of this application aim to provide a workbench assembly and clothing processing equipment that can promote the dissolution of detergent and achieve better cleaning results.

This application provides a workbench assembly for a garment processing device, comprising:

Workbench body;

A partition structure and a first bottom wall are disposed on the main body of the workbench, the partition structure being disposed above the first bottom wall and defining a mixing cavity between the two;

A first water path is used to convey a detergent mixture solution. The inlet of the first water path is connected to a water source. The partition structure and the mixing chamber are located on the first water path. The fluid discharged from the first water path enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment.

In some embodiments, the partition structure has multiple through-holes through which fluid from the first water path flows. The multiple through-holes are used to filter the detergent mixture in the first water path and guide the filtered detergent mixture to the mixing chamber.

In some embodiments, the workbench assembly further includes a dispenser box, the workbench body having a pull-out space and a pull-out opening, the pull-out opening being for the dispenser box to enter and exit the pull-out space, and the partition structure being located below the dispenser.

In some embodiments, a portion of the bottom wall of the pull-out space is recessed downward to form a groove, the bottom of the groove forming the first bottom wall portion, the partition structure and the workbench body are separate structures, and the partition structure covers the opening of the groove; or, the bottom wall of the pull-out space has a through hole so that the partition structure constitutes part of the bottom wall of the pull-out space, the first bottom wall portion and the workbench body are separate structures, and the first bottom wall portion is connected to the bottom side of the workbench body.

In some embodiments, the workbench assembly further includes an overflow structure that separates a region of the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space into a drainage area, the region of the top surface of the partition structure forming at least a portion of the drainage area, and detergent mixture overflowing from the drainage area being able to be dispensed into the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing device through the pull-out port.

In some embodiments, the overflow structure protrudes from the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space, dividing the area of the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space into an overflow area and a drainage area, the overflow area and the drainage area being respectively located on opposite sides of the overflow structure.

In some embodiments, the overflow structure surrounds the partition structure.

In some embodiments, the workbench assembly further includes a second water passage for conveying fluid, the inlet of the second water passage being connected to a water source, the fluid at the outlet of the second water passage being mixed with the fluid at the outlet of the first water passage, and the converging mixed fluid being delivered into the garment processing chamber.

In some embodiments, the workbench body has a mixing space and a water outlet, the water outlet being disposed on the cavity wall of the mixing space, the fluids in the first water path and the second water path converging in the mixing space and being discharged into the clothing processing cavity of the clothing processing device through the water outlet.

In some embodiments, the workbench body has a clothing loading port, and the mixing chamber extends along a first direction;

The mixing space is located on the side of the mixing chamber facing the clothing inlet, and the bottom wall of the mixing space is lower than the first bottom wall portion; or, the mixing space is located on the side of the mixing chamber along the first direction.

In some embodiments, the workbench assembly further includes:

A first water passage for conveying a detergent mixture solution, wherein at least a portion of the sidewalls of the first water passage are formed by the workbench body;

An overflow water path is used to collect the detergent mixture solution that overflows from the first water path;

An overflow structure is provided at the inlet end of the overflow water path to separate the first water path from the overflow water path.

This application embodiment also provides a garment processing device, including:

Garment processing chamber;

And the workbench assembly described in any embodiment of this application, the workbench assembly being used to dispense a detergent mixture into the garment processing chamber.

Attached Figure Description

Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the workbench assembly in one embodiment of this application;

Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of Figure 1 with the distributor box omitted;

Figure 3 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point M in Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure in Figure 1 from another perspective;

Figure 5 is a partial structural diagram of the structure in Figure 1 from another perspective;

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure in Figure 1 from another perspective;

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the structure in Figure 6 along the A-A direction;

Figure 8 is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point N in Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the workbench assembly in another embodiment of this application, omitting parts such as the dispenser box;

Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the structure in Figure 9 with the partition structure omitted;

Figure 11 is a partial structural diagram of the structure in Figure 9 from another perspective;

Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of the structure in Figure 11 along the B-B direction.

Detailed Implementation

The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature and the second feature are in direct contact, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example that is included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

This application provides a garment processing device, including a garment processing chamber and a workbench assembly 100 in any embodiment of this application. The form of the garment processing device is not limited; for example, it can be a top-loading washing machine or a top-loading washer-dryer combo. This specification uses a top-loading washing machine as an example for illustration.

The workbench body 10 is a structural component installed on the garment processing equipment. In some embodiments, it may also be referred to as a workbench. For example, please refer to Figure 1. The workbench body 10 is disposed on the upper part of the garment processing equipment (not shown) and has a garment inlet 10a. The garment inlet is connected to the cylindrical assembly of the garment processing equipment. The user can put the garment to be processed into the garment processing chamber through the garment inlet 10a. The communicating space formed by the inside of the cylindrical assembly and the inside of the garment inlet 10a constitutes the garment processing chamber.

For example, the garment processing equipment includes a housing and a workbench body 10. The workbench body 10 is disposed on the housing. The housing provides support for the workbench body 10. The workbench body 10 may be disposed on the upper part of the housing. It is understood that, with a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction as the projection plane, and a straight line extending horizontally and bisecting the projection of the housing as the bisector, the upper part of the housing may be the portion of the housing located above the bisector.

In some embodiments, the housing may be approximately hexahedral in shape, such as a cube or a cuboid.

The workbench body 10 and the box together define the placement cavity, and the clothing processing cavity is located inside the placement cavity.

The garment handling equipment can be a top-loading washing machine. The garment handling chamber of a top-loading washing machine rotates about an axis extending in the vertical direction.

Referring to Figure 1, the main body 10 of the workbench has a clothing inlet 10a, which extends through both surfaces of the main body 10 in the vertical direction and communicates with the clothing processing chamber. Clothes can be placed into or removed from the clothing processing chamber through the clothing inlet 10a. The main body 10 of the workbench can constitute the exterior surface of the clothing processing equipment.

The garment handling equipment includes a door that can selectively open or close the garment loading port 10a. For example, one end of the door can be rotatably connected to the main body of the workbench 10. This improves ease of operation.

The main body 10 of the workbench can also be used to install components such as a control panel, which can be used to control the operation of the clothing processing equipment.

In some embodiments, the drum assembly includes a rotatable inner drum. The inner drum has an inlet/outlet that can face upwards. A user can insert or remove clothing from the inner drum from above via the clothing inlet 10a and the inlet/outlet. The inner drum can be used to hold loads such as clothing. The inner drum can rotate; for example, clothing, water, and detergent rotate with the inner drum, thus causing the clothing to continuously change its position within the inner drum, and the water and detergent to change their flow direction.

The space inside the inner drum can serve as a clothes handling chamber, and the axis of the drum assembly can extend vertically. The worktable body 10 can be positioned above the drum assembly. A rotatable impeller can be installed inside the clothes handling chamber, such as inside the inner drum, to agitate the clothes, water, and detergent within the drum assembly.

In some embodiments, the inner cylinder may be generally hollow and cylindrical.

In some embodiments, the tub assembly includes an outer tub, and an inner tub may be disposed within the outer tub. The outer tub is used to hold water for washing clothes, and the inner tub is used to hold the clothes.

In this embodiment, water is contained in the outer tub, and the inner tub can also be referred to as a perforated inner tub. The space inside the inner tub is part of the garment processing chamber. Fluid can flow through the flow holes in the inner tub between the space between the outer tub and the inner tub, and between the space inside the inner tub.

In some embodiments, the outer barrel may be generally hollow and cylindrical.

This application provides a workbench assembly 100 for a garment processing device. Please refer to Figures 1 and 5. The workbench assembly 100 includes a workbench body 10, a partition structure 20, a first bottom wall portion 30, and a first water channel 40A and a second water channel 50A for conveying fluid.

The workbench assembly 100 includes a workbench body 10, a partition structure 20, and a first bottom wall portion 30. The partition structure 20 and the first bottom wall portion 30 are disposed on the workbench body 10, wherein the partition structure 20 is disposed above the first bottom wall portion 30 and defines a mixing cavity 20a between the two, that is, the top wall of the mixing cavity 20a is at least a part of the partition structure 20, and the bottom wall of the mixing cavity 20a is at least a part of the first bottom wall portion 30.

The workbench assembly 100 also includes a first water passage 40A for conveying a detergent mixture solution. The inlet end of the first water passage 40A is connected to a water source, and the partition structure 20 and the mixing chamber 20a are located on the first water passage 40A. Exemplarily, the fluid supplied by the water source mixes with detergent to form a detergent mixture solution.

It should be noted that the first water path 40A refers only to the flow path of the fluid, and is not limited to a specific pipe structure. The detergent mixture in the first water path 40A flows through the baffle structure 20 and enters the mixing chamber 20a. The fluid discharged from the first water path 40A enters the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment.

It should be noted that the detergent mixture mentioned in this instruction manual is for ease of description only, referring to a mixture containing dissolved detergent, and its mass percentage concentration is not limited, nor is it limited to the complete dissolution of detergent.

In some embodiments, the detergent mixture may be a undiluted detergent added by the user. In other embodiments, the detergent mixture may be a mixture of detergent and a fluid from a water source.

The function of detergent is not limited. For example, the function of detergent includes, but is not limited to, cleaning, softening or fragrance.

The type of detergent is not limited, and detergents include, but are not limited to, cleaning agents, fabric softeners, and/or fragrances, etc.

The form of detergent is not limited; it can be powdered laundry detergent or liquid laundry detergent that can be dispensed.

In addition, the dashed lines with arrows in the accompanying drawings of this specification indicate the direction of fluid flow.

In related technologies, the workbench assembly of the garment processing equipment dissolves the detergent to form a detergent mixture solution, which is then directly discharged into the garment processing chamber. The flow path of the detergent mixture solution within the workbench assembly is relatively short, and the flow state changes little. As a result, the detergent is not fully and evenly dissolved, leading to a relatively poor cleaning effect.

In the workbench assembly 100 provided in this application embodiment, due to the presence of the partition structure 20, on the one hand, the detergent mixture solution has a longer flow path from its formation to its discharge from the workbench assembly 100, and its flow state within the workbench assembly 100 is more complex, resulting in more complete dissolution of the detergent components in the detergent mixture solution; on the other hand, when the detergent is laundry powder, it is prone to forming laundry powder clumps due to insufficient dissolution or moisture. When the detergent mixture solution flows through the partition structure 20, due to the difference in properties between solids and liquids, at least some of the laundry powder clumps remain on the partition structure 20, thereby reducing the probability of downstream structures being blocked by laundry powder clumps and improving the reliability of the workbench assembly 100.

In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 and 9. The partition structure has multiple through holes through which the fluid of the first water channel 40A flows. The multiple through holes are used to filter the detergent mixture solution of the first water channel 40A and guide the filtered detergent mixture solution to the mixing chamber 20a.

The form of the through hole is not limited. For example, in one embodiment, multiple through holes are formed on the partition structure 20 to form through holes, and substances larger than the diameter of the through holes are blocked by the partition structure 20; in another embodiment, a screen is provided on the partition structure 20, and the mesh of the screen forms through holes, and the detergent mixture solution leaks through the screen, in which undissolved substances are blocked by the screen.

Understandably, during the process of the detergent mixture passing through the partition structure 20, the partition structure 20 can filter the detergent mixture. On the one hand, when the detergent mixture passes through the partition structure 20, it can mix with air, increasing the foaming effect of the detergent. On the other hand, when the detergent is laundry powder, it is easy to form laundry powder clumps due to incomplete dissolution or moisture. The partition structure 20 can intercept laundry powder clumps larger than the through hole, reducing the probability of them entering the mixing chamber 20a and clogging the downstream structure, thereby improving the reliability of the workbench assembly 100.

Furthermore, in related technologies, in garment processing equipment, especially pulsator washing machines, the flow path of detergent from dissolving in the first water channel 40A to being added to the garment processing chamber is relatively short, which may lead to uneven dissolution. This results in uneven concentration of detergent components in the detergent mixture, with some areas having excessively high concentrations. If sprayed directly onto the surface of the garments to be treated, this could damage the clothes. When the detergent is laundry powder, there is also the problem of detergent powder lumps directly adhering to the garments to be treated. The detergent powder lumps release heat when dissolving in water, which is more likely to damage the garments.

The workbench assembly 100 provided in this embodiment promotes detergent dissolution through the intersection of the first water channel 40A and the second water channel 50A, and also promotes detergent dissolution through the partition structure 20, thereby improving the washing ratio of the clothing processing equipment. It can also intercept incompletely dissolved detergent clumps, minimizing the damage to the clothing caused by detergent clumps sticking to the surface of the clothes.

The formation method of the detergent mixture solution in the first water channel 40A is not limited. For example, the workbench assembly 100 has a detergent dispensing chamber, into which a user can dispense detergent to form a detergent mixture solution in the fluid of the first water channel 40A. A first formation method includes: the detergent mixture solution is initially formed in the detergent dispensing chamber and then flows into the first water channel 40A, whereby the fluid in the first water channel 40A becomes a detergent mixture solution; a second formation method includes: the first water channel 40A flows through the detergent dispensing chamber, and the detergent dissolves in the fluid of the first water channel 40A.

In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the workbench assembly 100 further includes a dispenser box 60. The workbench body 10 forms a pull-out space 10b and a pull-out opening 10c. The pull-out opening 10c allows the dispenser box 60 to enter and exit the pull-out space 10b, which is a receiving cavity capable of accommodating the dispenser box 60. A partition structure 20 is located below the dispenser. The dispenser box 60 can be used to hold different types of detergents. The aforementioned detergent dispensing chamber is located in the dispenser box 60, which can discharge a detergent mixture solution.

The dispenser box 60 can be pulled out in any direction. It can move along the front-to-back direction of the garment processing equipment, in which case the pull-out port 10c is located on the radial side of the workbench along the garment feeding port 10a; or it can move along the up-down direction, in which case the pull-out port 10c is located on the top surface of the workbench. The movable design of the dispenser box 60 allows it to be hidden or extended from the main body 10 of the workbench as needed, improving the aesthetics of the workbench assembly 100.

Understandably, when the detergent mixture is discharged from the dispenser box 60, it enters the pull-out space 10b and falls onto the partition structure 20 due to its own weight, thus completing the filtration. This design is compact and can reduce space occupation.

In some embodiments, referring to Figures 1 and 8, the workbench assembly 100 includes a nozzle body 70 disposed within the pull-out space 10b and above the distributor box 60. The nozzle body 70 has a water inlet chamber 70a and a water distribution hole (not shown). The water distribution hole is used to guide water from the water inlet chamber 70a to the distributor box 60 below. The water inlet chamber 70a and the water distribution hole form part of the first water path 40A.

In other words, the fluid from the water source connected to the first water channel 40A enters the inlet chamber 70a and then flows into the distributor box 60 through the water distribution holes, forming a detergent mixture solution in the distributor box 60. This design not only efficiently dissolves the detergent but also cleans the interior of the distributor box 60. The number of water distribution holes can be multiple, such as two or three, to separately inject water into different types of detergents added to the distributor box 60.

The first bottom wall portion 30 can be formed in, but is not limited to, the following two ways.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 10, the bottom wall of the pull-out space 10b is partially recessed to form a groove. The bottom of the groove forms a first bottom wall portion 30. The partition structure 20 and the workbench body are separate structures, with the partition structure 20 covering the opening of the groove. In other words, the first bottom wall portion 30 and the workbench body 10 are integrally formed, and the partition structure 20 is detachably installed inside the workbench body 10. This structure of the workbench body 10 has high reliability.

Secondly, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11, the bottom wall of the pull-out space 10b has a through hole, so that the partition structure 20 forms part of the bottom wall of the pull-out space 10b. The first bottom wall portion 30 and the workbench body are separate structures, and the first bottom wall portion 30 is connected to the bottom side of the workbench body. That is to say, the partition structure 20 and the workbench body 10 are integrally formed structures, and the first bottom wall portion 30 is detachably installed on the outside of the workbench body 10. Such a structure is simple to manufacture.

In some embodiments, referring to Figure 3, the overflow structure 80 separates the area on the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space 10b into a drainage area 10b1. It should be noted that the top height of the overflow structure 80 is higher than the bottom wall height of the drainage area 10b1, so as to block the fluid in the drainage area 10b1 to one side of the overflow structure 80. When the water level in the drainage area 10b1 is higher than that of the overflow structure 80, the fluid overflows the overflow structure 80 and flows out.

The form of the overflow structure 80 is not limited. For example, in some embodiments, the drainage area 10b1 can be formed in the low-lying area of the bottom wall of the pull-out space 10b, and the overflow structure 80 can be formed in the higher area of the bottom wall of the pull-out space 10b. In other embodiments, the overflow structure 80 can be a rib structure protruding from the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space 10b, which divides the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space 10b into the drainage area 10b1 and the overflow area 10b2. The drainage area 10b1 and the overflow area 10b2 are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the overflow structure 80, and the fluid overflowing in the drainage area 10b1 enters the overflow area 10b2. This design is more lightweight.

It should be noted that in the embodiment where the overflow structure 80 is a rib structure, the shape of its cross-section is not limited, for example, it can be a semi-circle, a rectangle, a trapezoid, or a triangle.

In some embodiments, the overflow structure 80 and the baffle structure 20 are integrally formed.

In some embodiments, the overflow structure 80 and the worktable body 10 are integrally formed.

Please refer to Figures 3 and 8. The area on the top surface of the partition structure 20 constitutes at least a portion of the drainage area 10b1. The detergent mixture overflowing from the drainage area 10b1 can be dispensed into the garment processing chamber of the garment processing equipment through the pull-out port 10c. That is, the detergent mixture falling into the drainage area 10b1 can enter the mixing chamber 20a below the partition structure 20, while the detergent mixture overflowing from the drainage area 10b1 can enter the garment processing chamber through the pull-out port 10c. Thus, even if a large amount of detergent clumps are intercepted on the partition structure 20, which may hinder the detergent mixture from entering the mixing chamber 20a, the detergent mixture can still overflow to the overflow area 10b2 and be discharged outside the workbench assembly 100, which plays a role in protecting and assisting water intake, thereby improving the reliability of the workbench assembly 100.

Please refer to Figures 3 and 8. Due to the blocking effect of the overflow structure 80, the detergent mixture in the drainage zone 10b1 does not flow directly to the pull-out port 10c. This allows the detergent mixture to be filtered preferentially by the baffle structure 20 in the drainage zone 10b1. In this way, as many undissolved detergent lumps as possible are intercepted in the detergent mixture, thereby protecting the clothes to be treated from contact with detergent lumps as much as possible and reducing the chance of downstream pipe blockage.

As an alternative embodiment, the bottom wall of the overflow area 10b2 has a slope that is inclined toward the pull-out port 10c along the orientation of the pull-out port 10c (such as the front and back direction of the garment processing device), which facilitates the rapid discharge of fluid from the overflow area 10b2 from the pull-out port 10c.

The location of the overflow structure 80 is not limited. Exemplarily, in some embodiments, the overflow structure 80 is disposed on the side of the partition structure 20 near the pull-out opening 10c to prevent the detergent mixture from flowing directly into the pull-out opening 10c. In other embodiments, the overflow structure 80 surrounds the partition structure 20, providing a better blocking effect.

In some embodiments, at least one of the partition structure 20 and the first bottom wall portion 30 is integrally formed with the worktable body 10. That is, the partition structure 20 is integrally formed with the worktable body 10; or, the first bottom wall portion 30 is integrally formed with the worktable body 10; or, both the partition structure 20 and the first bottom wall portion 30 are integrally formed with the worktable body 10. This integrally formed structure design can improve the structural reliability of the worktable assembly 100 and simplify the installation process.

For example, in an embodiment where the partition structure 20 and the workbench body 10 are integrally formed, a plurality of through holes can be drilled on the workbench body 10 to form the partition structure 20.

In some embodiments, the workbench assembly 100 further includes a second water passage 50A for conveying fluid, the inlet of the second water passage 50A being connected to a water source, the fluid at the outlet of the second water passage 50A being mixed with the fluid at the outlet of the first water passage 40A, and the converging mixed fluid being delivered to the garment processing chamber.

The fluid in the second water channel 50A is not limited; it can be tap water or a fluid containing dissolved detergent. For example, in some embodiments, the garment processing device further includes a circulation pump, and the inlet of the second water channel 50A is connected to the outlet of the circulation pump. In other embodiments, as shown in Figure 1, the garment processing device further includes an inlet valve 90, and the inlet of the second water channel 50A is connected to the inlet valve 90. The water sources connected to the first water channel 40A and the second water channel 50A can be the same or different.

It should be noted that the second water path 50A refers only to the fluid flow path and is not limited to a specific pipe structure. The first water path 40A and the second water path 50A are two fluid flow paths with different directions within the workbench assembly 100.

The fluids in the first water channel 40A and the second water channel 50A are sprayed into the garment processing chamber after converging. The two fluids collide and mix with each other in the mixing space 30a, which can promote the dissolution of detergent components, make the detergent components in the detergent mixture solution more uniform, and improve the washing ratio of the garment processing equipment.

In some embodiments, referring to Figures 6, 7, 8, and 12, the workbench body 10 has a mixing space 30a and a water outlet 40a. The water outlet 40a is disposed on the cavity wall of the mixing space 30a. Fluids in the first water path 40A and the second water path 50A converge in the mixing space 30a and are discharged into the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing device through the water outlet 40a. The mixing space 30a is a chamber structure formed inside an actual object.

The mixed fluid in the mixing chamber 20a is directly injected into the clothes processing chamber through the outlet 40a. There is no need to set up an additional pipe structure at the outlet 40a. Instead, it is spontaneously sprayed into the space of the clothes processing chamber, which can achieve the effect of spraying and increase the contact area between the detergent components and the clothes to be treated.

As an optional embodiment, the water outlet 40a is located around the clothing inlet 10a, which facilitates the spraying of fluid onto the clothing to be treated.

In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 and 11, the outlet end of the second water channel 50A faces the outlet 40a. Thus, the fluid discharged from the outlet end of the second water channel 50A can drive the fluid in the mixing space 30a to be ejected through the outlet 40a, and the water outlet pattern of the outlet 40a is similar to that of the outlet end of the second water channel 50A, eliminating the need for an additional drainage pipe at the outlet 40a.

In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 3 and 11, the water outlet 40a is tilted downward to spray water, so that the fluid sprayed from the water outlet 40a is sprayed onto the clothes in the clothes processing chamber as much as possible, quickly soaking the clothes, improving the utilization rate of detergent, and enhancing the cleaning effect.

In some embodiments, referring to Figures 5 and 8, the worktable assembly 100 further includes a nozzle 40 with an outlet, located at the end of the second water passage 50A, with at least a portion of the nozzle 40 extending into the mixing space 30a, and the outlet of the nozzle 40 constituting the outlet of the second water passage 50A. Thus, the nozzle 40 can draw in fluid from the first water passage 40A while ejecting fluid, thereby achieving further mixing of the fluid in the first water passage 40A with the fluid in the second water passage 50A.

The aforementioned suction of fluid from the first water path 40A refers to the fact that when the nozzle 40 ejects fluid, under the influence of the fluid's viscosity and velocity difference, the fluid from the first water path 40A in the mixing space 30a concentrates towards the nozzle, thereby improving the mixing effect between the fluid from the first water path 40A and the fluid from the second water path 50A.

As an optional embodiment, the nozzle 40 is directed toward the outlet 40a. In this way, the fluid in the second water path 50A travels a shorter distance from leaving the second water path 50A to being ejected from the outlet 40a. This reduces the dispersion of the water outlet at the outlet end of the second water path 50A and makes it easier for ambient air to be drawn into the mixing space 30a, thereby improving the foaming effect of the detergent.

In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 5 and 11, the mixing cavity 20a extends along the first direction S, and the position of the mixing space 30a can be set in at least the following two ways.

In the first embodiment, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the mixing space 30a is located on the side of the mixing chamber 20a facing the clothing inlet 10a, and the bottom wall of the mixing space 30a is lower than the first bottom wall portion 30. In this embodiment, the fluid in the mixing chamber 20a can enter from opposite sides of the mixing space 30a along the first direction S, which is beneficial for the rapid discharge of the fluid in the mixing chamber 20a. This arrangement can also reduce the space occupied by the workbench assembly 100 in the front-back direction, making the structure more compact.

The second type, as shown in Figure 11, has a mixing space 30a located on one side of the mixing chamber 20a along the first direction S. In this embodiment, the fluid in the mixing chamber 20a enters from the mixing space 30a along the first direction S, resulting in a simpler structure.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 12. In some embodiments of this application, at least a portion of the sidewall of the first water channel 40A is formed by the workbench body 10 of the clothing processing equipment. That is, at least a portion of the sidewall of the first water channel 40A is constituted by the solid structure of the workbench body 10.

Overflow water path 60A (see Figure 8) is used to receive the detergent mixture overflowing from the first water path 40A. When the liquid level of the detergent mixture in the first water path 40A is not higher than the overflow level, the detergent mixture is basically transported to the garment processing chamber through the first water path 40A. When the liquid level of the detergent mixture in the first water path 40A is higher than the overflow level, the excess detergent mixture in the first water path 40A overflows to the overflow water path 60A and enters the garment processing chamber through the overflow water path 60A.

An overflow structure 80 is disposed at the inlet end of the overflow water path 60A to separate the first water path 40A from the overflow water path 60A. When the liquid level in the first water path 40A is higher than the overflow liquid level, the fluid overflows the overflow structure 80 and enters the overflow water path 60A. It is understood that the overflow liquid level can be set according to requirements, and this application does not limit the specific value of the overflow structure 80.

The workbench assembly 100 provided in this application embodiment has two main functions. First, when the detergent mixture level in the first water channel 40A is higher than the overflow level, excess detergent mixture overflows into the overflow water channel 60A and enters the garment processing chamber through the overflow water channel 60A. The overflow water channel 60A provides a safety protection function, ensuring timely discharge of excess detergent mixture from the first water channel 40A. Compared to related technologies that use only one outlet for detergent dispensing, both the first water channel 40A and the overflow water channel 60A in this application are used to dispense detergent mixture into the garment processing chamber, enriching the dispensing paths for the detergent mixture. Second, at least a portion of the sidewall of the first water channel 40A is formed by the workbench body 10, which reduces the number of pipes installed on the workbench body 10.

The various embodiments/implementations provided in this application can be combined with each other without creating contradictions.

The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims (12)

A workbench assembly for a garment processing device, comprising: Workbench body; A partition structure and a first bottom wall are disposed on the main body of the workbench, the partition structure being disposed above the first bottom wall and defining a mixing cavity between the two; A first water path is used to convey a detergent mixture solution. The inlet of the first water path is connected to a water source. The partition structure and the mixing chamber are located on the first water path. The fluid discharged from the first water path enters the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing equipment. According to claim 1, the workbench assembly has a plurality of through holes through which fluid from the first water path flows, and the plurality of through holes are used to filter the detergent mixture solution from the first water path and guide the filtered detergent mixture solution to the mixing chamber. According to claim 1, the workbench assembly further includes a dispenser box, the workbench body has a pull-out space and a pull-out opening, the pull-out opening is used for the dispenser box to enter and exit the pull-out space, and the partition structure is located below the dispenser. According to claim 3, the bottom wall of the pull-out space is partially recessed to form a groove, the bottom of the groove forms the first bottom wall portion, the partition structure and the main body of the worktable are separate structures, and the partition structure covers the opening of the groove; or, the bottom wall of the pull-out space has a through hole so that the partition structure constitutes part of the bottom wall of the pull-out space, the first bottom wall portion and the main body of the worktable are separate structures, and the first bottom wall portion is connected to the bottom side of the main body of the worktable. According to claim 3, the workbench assembly further includes an overflow structure that divides the area of the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space into a drainage area, the area of the top surface of the partition structure forming at least a portion of the drainage area, and the detergent mixture overflowing from the drainage area can be dispensed into the clothing processing chamber of the clothing processing device through the pull-out port. According to claim 5, the workbench assembly, wherein the overflow structure protrudes from the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space, dividing the area of the top surface of the bottom wall of the pull-out space into an overflow area and a drainage area, wherein the overflow area and the drainage area are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the overflow structure. According to claim 5, the workbench assembly, wherein the overflow structure surrounds the partition structure. According to any one of claims 1-7, the workbench assembly further includes a second water passage for conveying fluid, the inlet end of the second water passage being connected to a water source, the fluid at the outlet end of the second water passage being mixed with the fluid at the outlet end of the first water passage, and the converging mixed fluid being delivered into the garment processing chamber. According to claim 8, the workbench assembly has a mixing space and a water outlet, the water outlet being disposed on the cavity wall of the mixing space, the fluids in the first water path and the second water path converging in the mixing space and being discharged into the clothing processing cavity of the clothing processing device through the water outlet. According to claim 9, the workbench assembly has a clothing loading port, and the mixing chamber extends along a first direction; The mixing space is located on the side of the mixing chamber facing the clothing inlet, and the bottom wall of the mixing space is lower than the first bottom wall portion; or, the mixing space is located on the side of the mixing chamber along the first direction. The worktable assembly according to claim 1, wherein the worktable assembly further comprises: A first water passage for conveying a detergent mixture solution, wherein at least a portion of the sidewalls of the first water passage are formed by the workbench body; An overflow water path is used to collect the detergent mixture solution that overflows from the first water path; An overflow structure is provided at the inlet end of the overflow water path to separate the first water path from the overflow water path. A garment processing device, comprising: Garment processing chamber; And the workbench assembly according to any one of claims 1-11, the workbench assembly being used to dispense a detergent mixture into the garment processing chamber.