Patent Description:
Fragrance products of some existing clothing handling devices directly contact clothing, which may cause stains on the clothing, or a concentration cannot be well controlled and unblocking/blocking of a fragrance is inconvenient.

In addition, although fragrance products of some other clothing handling devices do not directly contact the clothing, shortcomings such as the inconvenient unblocking/blocking of a fragrance still exist.

Patent application publication <CIT> discloses a fragrance supply apparatus and a washing/drying machine having the same.

Patent application publication <CIT> discloses an additive dispenser.

Patent application publication <CIT> discloses a tumble dryer.

The present invention is intended to resolve at least one of the above problems.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined by the dependent claims. The present invention is further described below in combination with the drawings. The same and similar labels may be used in the drawings to indicate same and similar components, shapes, structures, characteristics, and the like in different embodiments, and may description of the same and similar components, shapes, structures, characteristics, effects, and the like in different embodiments and existing in prior art.

<FIG> is a schematic front view of a clothing handling device according to an aspect of embodiments of the present invention. A shown in <FIG>, the aspect of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a clothing handling device <NUM>, including a box <NUM> and a fragrance assembly <NUM> arranged in the box <NUM>.

<FIG> is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a fragrance assembly of the clothing handling device in <FIG>. Referring to <FIG>, the fragrance assembly <NUM> includes an accommodating element <NUM> and an operating element <NUM>. The operating element <NUM> is configured to release or block a fragrance in the accommodating element <NUM>.

Embodiments of this application can realize convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance.

The fragrance assembly <NUM> is arranged in the box <NUM> to apply the fragrance to the clothing in the box <NUM>. The fragrance is accommodated in the accommodating element <NUM> to reduce or avoid a possibility of direct contact between the fragrance and the clothing. The fragrance in the accommodating element <NUM> is released or blocked through the operating element <NUM>, which is less likely to be subjected to spatial and structural constraint compared with directly releasing or blocking the fragrance through the accommodating element <NUM>. Therefore, the operation is more convenient.

Optionally, the operating element <NUM> and the accommodating element <NUM> are stacked in a first direction and a second direction different from each other.

In this way, the convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance and effective space utilization can be realized.

The operating element <NUM> and the accommodating element <NUM> may include parts stacked in the first direction X and parts stacked in the second direction Y respectively, so that the fragrance assembly <NUM> is less likely to be oversized in a single direction, and the fragrance may be unblocked/blocked in a direction that facilitates operation, which is less likely to be subjected to spatial and structural constraints.

The terms "first" and "second" herein are not intended to represent a priority, a significance, and the like, but to help distinguish between directions, shapes, structures, elements, and the like modified by them.

The operating element <NUM> includes an operating portion <NUM> and a cap portion <NUM> linked with the operating portion <NUM>, and the cap portion <NUM> may release or block the fragrance with a movement of the operating portion <NUM>. In this way, the convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance can be realized.

The operating portion <NUM> and the cap portion <NUM> may be respectively arranged at a position that facilitates operation and a position that does not facilitate operation. For example, the operating portion <NUM> may be arranged outside the fragrance assembly <NUM> and the box <NUM> to facilitate operation, and the cap portion <NUM> may be arranged inside the fragrance assembly <NUM> and the box <NUM> to facilitate the release of the fragrance inside.

For positions and relationships represented by the terms "inside", "outside", "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" herein, refer to the drawings, or the positions and relationships may correspond to positions and relationships during actual use of the clothing handling device <NUM>.

Optionally, the operating portion <NUM> is staggered with respect to the accommodating element <NUM> in a first direction, and the cap portion <NUM> and the accommodating element <NUM> are movable relative to each other in a second direction Y different from the first direction X.

For example, the operating portion <NUM> may be arranged above or below the accommodating element <NUM>, and the cap portion <NUM> and the accommodating element <NUM> are movable relative to each other in a front-rear direction. The cap portion <NUM> may be arranged at an upper rear position or a lower rear position of the operating portion <NUM>.

<FIG> is a schematic top view of the operating element in <FIG>. <FIG> is another schematic top view similar to <FIG>. As shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, optionally, the operating element <NUM> includes an actuating member <NUM> configured to cause the operating portion <NUM> and/or the cap portion <NUM> to move.

In this way, the operating portion <NUM> and/or the cap portion <NUM> can move to unblock/block the fragrance.

Referring to <FIG>, the actuating member <NUM> can drive the cap portion <NUM> to move to release the fragrance when the operating portion <NUM> is driven to move by a force. As shown in <FIG> and <FIG>, the actuating member <NUM> can further drive the operating portion <NUM> and the cap portion <NUM> to return to an initial position to block the fragrance.

Optionally, the actuating member <NUM> includes a linkage shaft <NUM> connected to the operating portion <NUM> and an elastic linkage member <NUM> corresponding to the linkage shaft <NUM>.

In this way, the elastic linkage member <NUM> can drive the operating portion <NUM> to move through the linkage shaft <NUM>.

When the operating portion <NUM> is driven to move by a force, the cap portion <NUM> can be driven to move through the linkage shaft <NUM> to release the fragrance. At the same time, the elastic linkage member <NUM> accumulates elastic potential energy with the movement of the linkage shaft <NUM>. Thereafter, the elastic linkage member <NUM> can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the linkage shaft <NUM>, the operating portion <NUM>, and the cap portion <NUM> to return to the initial positions to block the fragrance.

Optionally, the actuating member <NUM> includes a stop shaft <NUM> and an elastic stop member <NUM> corresponding to the stop shaft <NUM>, one of the stop shaft <NUM> and the linkage shaft <NUM> includes a bump <NUM>, and the other includes a guiding surface <NUM> and a groove <NUM> corresponding to the bump <NUM>.

In this way, the operating portion <NUM> and/or the cap portion <NUM> can move and stop at a specific position.

When the operating portion <NUM> is driven to move by a force, the bump <NUM> can move along the guiding surface <NUM> and then enter the groove <NUM>, to position the operating portion <NUM> and the cap portion <NUM> at the corresponding position. The elastic stop member <NUM> may accumulate elastic potential energy with the movement of the stop shaft <NUM>, and may drive, through the elastic potential energy, the stop shaft <NUM> to move.

The bump <NUM> may be arranged between the operating portion <NUM> and the elastic linkage member <NUM>. The elastic linkage member <NUM> may be arranged between the bump <NUM> and the cap portion <NUM>.

Optionally, the guiding surface <NUM> and the groove <NUM> are arranged adjacent to and spaced apart from each other.

When the operating portion <NUM> is driven by a force, the bump <NUM> can move along the guiding surface <NUM> and stop after entering the groove <NUM>, and the cap portion <NUM> moves and stops accordingly.

Optionally, the guiding surface <NUM> is an inclined surface and is configured in such a way that the bump <NUM> moves along the guiding surface <NUM> into the groove <NUM> when the operating portion <NUM> drives the linkage shaft <NUM> to move axially.

In this way, the operating portion <NUM> and the linkage shaft <NUM> can smoothly move and reach a stop position.

The guiding surface <NUM> may be inclined toward the groove <NUM>, so that the bump <NUM> can move along the guiding surface <NUM> into the groove <NUM>.

Optionally, a plurality of operating portions <NUM> and cap portions <NUM> are respectively arranged. In this way, a fragrance type and concentration can be adjusted.

The operating portions <NUM> and the cap portions <NUM> may respectively correspond to different fragrance types and concentrations to adjust the fragrance types and concentrations correspondingly.

Optionally, the operating portions <NUM> and the cap portions <NUM> have the same size or different sizes. In this way, the fragrance concentration and type can be adjusted.

In some embodiments, the operating portions <NUM> and the cap portions <NUM> having the same size may correspond to different fragrance types and concentrations. In some embodiments, a larger operating portion <NUM> and a larger cap portion <NUM> may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration, and a smaller operating portion and a smaller cap portion may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration, or vice versa.

In some embodiments, as shown in the figure, the operating portions <NUM> may include a large operating portion <NUM>, a medium operating portion <NUM>, and a small operating portion <NUM>, and the cap portions <NUM> may include a large cap portion <NUM>, a medium cap portion <NUM>, and a small cap portion <NUM>, which may correspond to high, medium, and low fragrance concentrations.

Optionally, the operating element <NUM> includes a closing portion <NUM>, a closing linkage shaft <NUM> linked with the closing portion <NUM>, and an elastic closing member <NUM> corresponding to the closing linkage shaft <NUM>, one of the closing linkage shaft <NUM> and the stop shaft <NUM> includes a closing bump <NUM>, and the other includes a closing guiding surface <NUM> corresponding to the closing bump <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance can be blocked.

When the closing portion <NUM> is driven to move by a force, the closing bump <NUM> can move along the closing guiding surface <NUM>, and push the stop shaft <NUM>, the elastic stop member <NUM>, and the elastic closing member <NUM> to move, so that the bump <NUM> can be disengaged from the groove <NUM> and contact the guiding surface <NUM>, and the elastic linkage member <NUM> can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the operating portion <NUM> and the cap portion <NUM> to return to the initial position shown in <FIG> to block the fragrance. Then the elastic closing member <NUM> and the elastic stop member <NUM> can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the closing portion <NUM> and the stop shaft <NUM> to return to the initial position shown in <FIG>.

A distance by which the closing bump <NUM> moves along the closing guiding surface <NUM> may be greater than a distance by which the bump <NUM> moves along the guiding surface <NUM>.

The closing guiding surface <NUM> may be arranged on a free end of the stop shaft <NUM>, and the elastic stop member <NUM> may be arranged on an other end of the stop shaft <NUM>. The guiding surface <NUM> and the groove <NUM> may be arranged between the closing guiding surface <NUM> and the elastic stop member <NUM>.

Optionally, the closing guiding surface <NUM> is an inclined plane and is configured in such a way that the closing bump <NUM> drives the stop shaft <NUM> to move axially when the closing portion <NUM> drives the closing linkage shaft <NUM> to move axially, so that the bump <NUM> is disengaged from the groove <NUM> and forms contact fit with the guiding surface <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance can be smoothly blocked.

The closing guiding surface <NUM> may be inclined toward the closing bump <NUM>, so that the stop shaft <NUM> can be pushed to move leftward when the closing portion <NUM> is driven to be moved rearward by a force, during which the elastic closing member <NUM> and the elastic stop member <NUM> can accumulate elastic potential energy. Then the elastic closing member <NUM> can drive, through the elastic potential energy, the closing linkage shaft <NUM> and the closing portion <NUM> to move forward, and the stop shaft <NUM> may be driven to move rightward by the elastic stop member <NUM>.

A slope of the closing guiding surface <NUM> may be less than a slope of the guiding surface <NUM>.

Optionally, the operating element <NUM> includes a receiving portion <NUM>, and the operating portion <NUM>, the cap portion <NUM>, and the closing portion <NUM> are at least partially located outside the receiving portion <NUM>.

In this way, the operating element <NUM> can be operated conveniently.

<FIG> is another partial schematic cross-sectional view similar to <FIG>. Referring to <FIG>, the receiving portion <NUM> may be substantially in the shape of a cassette including a top wall <NUM>, a bottom wall <NUM>, a front wall <NUM>, a rear wall <NUM>, a left wall <NUM>, and a right wall <NUM>. The top wall <NUM> may be disassembled. The top wall <NUM> is omitted in <FIG> and <FIG>. The operating portion <NUM> and the closing portion <NUM> may protrude from the front wall <NUM>. The cap portion <NUM> may protrude from the rear wall <NUM>. The elastic stop member <NUM> may abut against an inner side of the left wall <NUM>. The stop shaft <NUM> may extend toward the right wall <NUM> from the elastic stop member <NUM>.

The elastic linkage member <NUM> and the elastic closing member <NUM> may abut against an inner side of the rear wall <NUM>. The linkage shaft <NUM> may extend through the front wall <NUM> and the rear wall <NUM>, and include a linkage squeezing portion <NUM> that can squeeze the elastic linkage member <NUM> toward the rear wall <NUM>. The closing linkage shaft <NUM> may extend between the front wall <NUM> and the rear wall <NUM>, and include a closing squeezing portion <NUM> that can squeeze the elastic closing member <NUM> toward the rear wall <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, the accommodating element <NUM> includes an accommodating portion <NUM> and a leaking portion <NUM>, and the cap portion <NUM> and the leaking portion <NUM> are movable relative to each other to release or block the fragrance in the accommodating portion <NUM>.

In this way, the convenient unblocking/blocking of the fragrance can be realized.

As shown in <FIG>, when the cap portion <NUM> covers the leaking portion <NUM>, the fragrance in the accommodating portion <NUM> cannot be released outward. Referring to <FIG>, when the cap portion <NUM> exposes the leaking portion <NUM>, the fragrance in the accommodating portion <NUM> can be released through a gap <NUM> in fluid communication with the leaking portion <NUM>.

Optionally, the accommodating element <NUM> includes a replaceable fragrance container <NUM> including the accommodating portion <NUM>, the leaking portion <NUM>, and a lid <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance can be conveniently replaced and replenished.

When fragrance replacement or replenishment is required, the fragrance container <NUM> may be taken out and another fragrance container with a fragrance may be placed, to replace or replenish the fragrance for the fragrance assembly <NUM>, or the lid <NUM> may be opened, and the fragrance in the accommodating portion <NUM> of the fragrance container <NUM> is replaced or replenished and then the fragrance container <NUM> is replaced back.

Optionally, the accommodating element <NUM> includes a cassette <NUM> fixed to the box <NUM>. The fragrance container <NUM> is at least partially received in the cassette, the cassette <NUM> includes an opening <NUM> corresponding to the leaking portion <NUM>, and the cap portion <NUM> is configured to expose or cover the opening <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance container <NUM> can be mounted and the fragrance can be released or blocked.

The cassette <NUM> may be fixed to the box <NUM> through welding or the like. The leaking portion <NUM> and the opening <NUM> are arranged adjacent and opposite to each other, may protrude into the opening <NUM>, and may extend through the opening <NUM>. Referring to <FIG>, when the cap portion <NUM> moves away to expose the opening <NUM>, the fragrance can be released outward through the gap <NUM> between the leaking portion <NUM>, the opening <NUM>, and the cap portion <NUM> and the accommodating element <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, when the cap portion <NUM> approaches to cover the opening <NUM>, the fragrance is sealed in the fragrance assembly <NUM> and is in a blocked state.

<FIG> is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the cassette of the fragrance assembly in <FIG>. Referring to <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>, optionally, the cassette <NUM> includes a plurality of openings <NUM>, and a plurality of operating portions <NUM> and a plurality of cap portions <NUM> are respectively arranged. Quantities of the operating portions and the cap portions respectively correspond to a quantity of the openings <NUM>. In this way, the fragrance can be more flexibly unblocked/blocked and adjusted.

Each of the operating portions <NUM> may drive a corresponding one of the cap portions <NUM> to move, so that a corresponding one of the openings <NUM> can be exposed or covered. When it is necessary to block the fragrance and adjust the fragrance concentration and type, a corresponding operating portion <NUM> may be operated.

Optionally, an air circulation area of at least one of the openings <NUM> is different from those of the other openings <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance concentration can be adjusted.

The air circulation area of the opening <NUM> may correspond to an opening area thereof. An opening <NUM> having a larger air circulation area may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration, and an opening <NUM> having a smaller air circulation area may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration, or vice versa.

The clothing handling device <NUM> may be a washing and drying machine or a drying machine. Still referring to <FIG>, optionally, the clothing handling device <NUM> includes a clothing handling chamber <NUM> and an airflow passage <NUM> in fluid communication with the clothing handling chamber <NUM>. A part of the fragrance assembly <NUM> may be exposed in the airflow passage <NUM>.

In this way, fragrance can be applied to clothing in the clothing handling chamber <NUM> through the fragrance assembly <NUM> and the airflow passage <NUM>.

The fragrance assembly <NUM> may be arranged at a front of the box <NUM> and below the clothing handling chamber <NUM>. The clothing handling device <NUM> may perform handling such as washing and drying on the clothing in the clothing handling chamber <NUM>. During the drying of the clothing in the clothing handling chamber <NUM> in the clothing handling device <NUM>, the fragrance in the fragrance assembly <NUM> can enter the clothing handling chamber <NUM> through the airflow passage <NUM>, which is absorbed by the clothing. After air circulation for a specific period, the function of adding fragrance to the clothing can be realized.

Optionally, the clothing handling device <NUM> includes a clothing handling chamber <NUM>. The leaking portion <NUM> contacts circulating air passing through the clothing handling chamber <NUM> after the cap portion <NUM> leaves the leaking portion <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance can be released through the leaking portion <NUM> and the circulating air.

When the leaking portion <NUM> contacts the circulating air passing through the clothing handling chamber <NUM>, the fragrance may be mixed with the circulating air through the leaking portion <NUM>, and then enter the clothing handling chamber <NUM> with the circulating air, which can be absorbed by the clothing in the clothing handling chamber <NUM>. After air circulation for a specific period, the function of adding fragrance to the clothing can be realized.

<FIG> is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of the accommodating element of the fragrance assembly in <FIG>. Referring to <FIG>, a plurality of leaking portions <NUM> are arranged on the accommodating element <NUM>, and a cross-sectional area of at least one of the leaking portions <NUM> exposed to the circulating air is different from those of the other leaking portions <NUM>.

In this way, a concentration of the fragrance released through the leaking portion <NUM> can be adjusted.

A leaking portion <NUM> with a larger cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to a higher fragrance concentration, a leaking portion <NUM> with a smaller cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to a lower fragrance concentration, and leaking portions <NUM> with the same cross-sectional area exposed to the circulating air may correspond to the same fragrance concentration.

Referring to <FIG>, <FIG>, and <FIG>, optionally, a plurality of leaking portions <NUM> are arranged on the accommodating element <NUM>, and a plurality of operating portions <NUM> and a plurality of cap portions <NUM> are arranged. Quantities of the operating portions and the cap portions respectively correspond to a quantity of the leaking portions <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance released through the leaking portion <NUM> can be more flexibly adjusted.

Each of the operating portions <NUM> may drive a corresponding one of the cap portions <NUM> to move, so as to unblock or block the fragrance leaking from a corresponding one of the leaking portions <NUM>. When it is necessary to unblock a fragrance and adjust a fragrance concentration and type, a corresponding operating portion <NUM> may be operated.

Optionally, each of the leaking portions <NUM> includes a plug made of a porous medium.

In this way, the fragrance can be released through the leaking portion <NUM>.

The leaking portion <NUM> can absorb a liquid fragrance through the gap. When the air contacts the leaking portion <NUM>, the fragrance adsorbed through the gap of the leaking portion <NUM> can volatilize into the air.

Still referring to <FIG>, an aspect of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a clothing handling device <NUM>, including a box <NUM> and a fragrance assembly <NUM> arranged in the box <NUM>. The fragrance assembly <NUM> includes a replaceable fragrance container <NUM>.

The embodiments of this application can realize convenient replacement of a fragrance.

For example, the fragrance assembly <NUM> is arranged in the box <NUM> to apply the fragrance to the clothing in the box <NUM>. When fragrance replacement or replenishment is required, the fragrance container <NUM> may be taken out to replace or replenish the fragrance for the fragrance container <NUM>, and then the fragrance container is replaced back, or a replaced fragrance container <NUM> may be placed.

Still referring to <FIG>, optionally, the fragrance container <NUM> includes an accommodating portion <NUM> and a leaking portion <NUM>. In this way, a fragrance can be prevented from direct contact with the clothing and the concentration can be easily controlled.

The accommodating portion <NUM> can accommodate the fragrance, and the leaking portion <NUM> can leak the fragrance in the accommodating portion <NUM>. A concentration of a fragrance applied may be adjusted by controlling the leaking portion <NUM>.

Optionally, the fragrance container <NUM> includes a lid <NUM> arranged opposite to the leaking portion <NUM> and configured to seal the accommodating portion <NUM> with the leaking portion.

In this way, the fragrance can be replaced or replenished for the fragrance container <NUM>.

When the fragrance needs to be replaced or replenished, the lid <NUM> may be opened to add a different fragrance and the same fragrance to the accommodating portion <NUM>. The leaking portion <NUM> may be arranged in an inaccessible position such as an interior of the clothing handling device <NUM>. The lid <NUM> may be located in an accessible position such as an exterior of the clothing handling device <NUM>.

Still referring to <FIG>, optionally, the fragrance container <NUM> includes a plurality of chambers <NUM>. Each of the chambers <NUM> includes the accommodating portion <NUM> and the leaking portion <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance concentration and type can be flexibly adjusted.

As shown in <FIG>, the fragrance container <NUM> may include three chambers <NUM>. Each of the chambers <NUM> includes one accommodating portion <NUM> and one leaking portion <NUM>. The accommodating portion <NUM> may be in the shape of a cassette with openings on two opposite walls. The leaking portion <NUM> may fill the opening on one of the walls, such as the rear wall of the accommodating portion <NUM>. The lid <NUM> may seal the opening on the other wall, such as the front wall of the accommodating portion <NUM>. A part of the lid <NUM> may protrude into the accommodating portion <NUM> and contact an inner wall of the accommodating portion <NUM>, to seal the accommodating portion <NUM>, which enhances a binding force between the lid and the accommodating portion.

Optionally, an accommodating capacity of the accommodating portion <NUM> of at least one of the chambers <NUM> is different from those of the accommodating portions <NUM> of the other chambers <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance concentration and type can be adjusted.

As shown in the figure, the three chambers <NUM> may be chambers <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> respectively having a large accommodating capacity, a medium accommodating capacity, and a small chamber accommodating capacity, which may respectively correspond to the large operating portion <NUM>, the medium operating portion <NUM>, and the small operating portion <NUM>, the large cap portion <NUM>, the medium cap portion <NUM>, and the small cap portion <NUM>, and the high-concentration fragrance, the medium-concentration fragrance, and the low-concentration fragrance. When the high-concentration fragrance, the medium-concentration fragrance, or the low-concentration fragrance is required, the corresponding large cap portion <NUM>, medium cap portion <NUM>, or small cap portion <NUM> may be driven to move by the large operating portion <NUM>, the medium operating portion <NUM>, or the small operating portion <NUM>, so as to release the fragrance in the corresponding large chamber <NUM>, medium chamber <NUM>, or small chamber <NUM>.

In some other embodiments, the large chamber <NUM>, the medium chamber <NUM>, and the small chamber <NUM> may respectively correspond to three different types of fragrances. When a fragrance of a specific type is required, the fragrance in the corresponding one of the chambers <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> may be released.

Optionally, a fragrance type of the accommodating portion <NUM> of at least one of the chambers <NUM> is different from those of the accommodating portions <NUM> of the other chambers <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance type can be adjusted.

The fragrance in the corresponding chamber <NUM> may be released according to a required fragrance type to adjust the fragrance type.

Optionally, an area of the leaking portion <NUM> of at least one of the chambers <NUM> that may be exposed to the outside air is different from those of the leaking portions <NUM> of the other chambers <NUM>.

As shown in the figure, the leaking portions <NUM> may include a large leaking portion <NUM>, a medium leaking portion <NUM>, and a small leaking portion <NUM>, which respectively correspond to the large chamber <NUM>, the medium chamber <NUM>, and the small chamber <NUM>.

For example, when a high-concentration fragrance is required, the large chamber <NUM> corresponding to the large leaking portion <NUM> may be selected. When a low-concentration fragrance is required, the small chamber <NUM> corresponding to the small leaking portion <NUM> may be selected. For example, when a medium-concentration fragrance is required, the medium chamber <NUM> corresponding to the medium leaking portion <NUM> may be selected.

Optionally, the leaking portion <NUM> is made of a material that allows a liquid or a gas to penetrate. In this way, the fragrance can be released.

For example, the leaking portion <NUM> can adsorb the liquid fragrance in the accommodating portion <NUM>, so that the adsorbed liquid fragrance can volatilize and be mixed with the air, and flow with the air when the fragrance contacts the outside air.

<FIG> is a schematic perspective view of the cassette in <FIG>. Referring to <FIG>, optionally, the fragrance assembly <NUM> includes a cassette <NUM> fixed to the box <NUM>. The cassette includes a receiving cavity <NUM> that receives at least part of the fragrance container <NUM> and an entry/exit portion <NUM> in communication with the receiving cavity <NUM>. The fragrance container <NUM> may enter and exit the receiving cavity <NUM> through the entry/exit portion <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance container <NUM> can be mounted.

The cassette <NUM> may be in the shape of a cuboid. The receiving cavity <NUM> may correspond to a shape, a structure, and a size of the fragrance container <NUM> to receive the fragrance container <NUM>. The entry/exit portion <NUM> may be an opening allowing the fragrance container <NUM> to pass through.

Still referring to <FIG>, optionally, the fragrance container <NUM> includes a lid <NUM>, which may seal the entry/exit portion <NUM>.

In this way, the clothing handling device <NUM> can realize a compact structure and a beautiful appearance.

The lid <NUM> may partially protrude into the entry/exit portion <NUM>, abuts against an inner wall of the fragrance container <NUM>, and covers an outer end surface of the entry/exit portion <NUM>, so as to seal the entry/exit portion <NUM>. In this way, a separate lid is omitted for the cassette <NUM>, and the opening of the entry/exit portion <NUM> is covered, so that the clothing handling device <NUM> realizes a compact structure and a beautiful appearance.

Optionally, the fragrance container <NUM> includes a lid <NUM>, which includes a handle portion <NUM> protruding from the cassette <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance container <NUM> can be conveniently placed into the cassette <NUM> and taken out from the cassette <NUM>.

The handle portion <NUM> may be an edge portion of the lid <NUM> protruding from the cassette <NUM>. When the fragrance container <NUM> needs to be placed into the cassette <NUM> or taken out from the cassette <NUM>, a force may be applied to the handle portion <NUM>.

Optionally, the cassette <NUM> includes an opening <NUM> arranged opposite to the entry/exit portion <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance can be released inside the clothing handling device <NUM>.

The opening <NUM> may be in communication with the inside of the clothing handling device <NUM>, to release the fragrance inside the clothing handling device <NUM>. The entry/exit portion <NUM> may be in communication with the outside of the clothing handling device <NUM>, to mount and replace the fragrance container <NUM>.

Optionally, the fragrance container <NUM> includes a leaking portion <NUM>, which may leak the fragrance through the opening <NUM>.

In this way, the release of a fragrance can be controlled.

The leaking portion <NUM> may be exposed in the opening <NUM> and/or outside the opening <NUM>. The fragrance leaking through the leaking portion <NUM> may be released to the outside of the cassette <NUM> through the opening <NUM>.

Still referring <FIG> and <FIG>, optionally, the fragrance assembly <NUM> includes an operating element <NUM>, which includes an operating portion <NUM> and a cap portion <NUM>. The cap portion <NUM> may expose or cover the opening <NUM> with a movement of the operating portion <NUM> to release or block the fragrance leaking through the leaking portion <NUM>. In this way, the fragrance can be conveniently unblocked/blocked.

When the cap portion <NUM> exposes the opening <NUM>, a gap <NUM> in fluid communication with the leaking portion <NUM> and the outside of the fragrance assembly <NUM> may be formed between the cap portion <NUM> and the cassette <NUM>, and the fragrance can be released to the outside of the fragrance assembly <NUM> through the gap <NUM>. When the cap portion <NUM> covers the opening <NUM>, the fragrance may be sealed in the fragrance assembly <NUM>. The operating portion <NUM> may be arranged at a position that facilitates operation, to unblock/block the fragrance.

Optionally, the fragrance assembly <NUM> includes an operating element <NUM> arranged outside the cassette <NUM>.

In this way, a fragrance storage position and a control operation position are spaced apart from each other, so that a control operation is less likely to be subjected to spatial and directional constraints.

The operating element <NUM> may be controlled to operate outside the cassette <NUM> where the fragrance is stored, so that the control operation is less likely to be subjected to spatial and directional constraints.

Optionally, the fragrance assembly <NUM> includes an operating element <NUM> staggered with respect to the fragrance container <NUM> to release or block the fragrance in the fragrance container <NUM>.

In this way, the operating element <NUM> and the fragrance container <NUM> are less likely to interfere with each other.

The operating element <NUM> and the fragrance container <NUM> may be staggered with respect to each other in an up-down, front-rear, or left-right direction.

The fragrance container <NUM> is less likely to be interfered by an operating element <NUM> that is mistakenly arranged during mounting and replacement. The operating element <NUM> is less likely to be interfered by a fragrance container <NUM> that is mistakenly arranged during operation.

Optionally, the fragrance assembly <NUM> includes an operating element <NUM> arranged separately from the fragrance container <NUM> to release or block the fragrance in the fragrance container <NUM>.

In this way, the fragrance container <NUM> can be replaced.

The operating element <NUM> may be fixed to the box <NUM> through welding or the like. When fragrance replacement or replenishment is required, only the fragrance container <NUM> instead of the entire fragrance assembly <NUM> needs to be taken out, and the operation is relatively simple. In addition, the operating element <NUM> is not disassembled a plurality of times, so that a possibility of damage is low.

The specific implementations described above and shown in the drawings are merely used for describing the present invention, and are not the entirety of the present invention.

Claim 1:
A clothing handling device (<NUM>) comprising:
a box (<NUM>);
a clothing handling chamber (<NUM>), an airflow passage (<NUM>) in fluid communication with the clothing handling chamber (<NUM>); and
a fragrance assembly (<NUM>), arranged in the box (<NUM>), wherein the fragrance assembly (<NUM>) comprises an accommodating element (<NUM>) and an operating element (<NUM>), wherein a part of the fragrance assembly (<NUM>) is exposed in the airflow passage (<NUM>), and wherein the operating element (<NUM>) is configured to release or block a fragrance in the accommodating element (<NUM>),
wherein the operating element (<NUM>) comprises an operating portion (<NUM>) and a cap portion (<NUM>) linked with the operating portion (<NUM>), wherein the cap portion (<NUM>) releases or blocks the fragrance with a movement of the operating portion (<NUM>),
wherein the accommodating element (<NUM>) comprises an accommodating portion (<NUM>) and a leaking portion (<NUM>), wherein the cap portion (<NUM>) and the leaking portion (<NUM>) are movable relative to each other to release or block the fragrance in the accommodating portion (<NUM>),
characterized in that a plurality of leaking portions (<NUM>) are arranged on the accommodating element (<NUM>), and a cross-sectional area of at least one of the leaking portions (<NUM>) exposed to the circulating air passing through the clothing handling chamber (<NUM>) is different from those of the other leaking portions (<NUM>).