WO2024196038A1 - Clothing treatment apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a clothing treatment apparatus, and the clothing treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cabinet provided with a clothing input port; a top cover forming the upper surface of the cabinet; and a drum accommodating the clothing, wherein the top cover comprises a cover body having a hollow portion with an open upper surface, a cover door opening/closing the clothing inlet port, and a rear panel covering the open upper surface of the hollow portion. The rear panel comprises a main panel covering the hollow portion, and a reinforcing panel reinforcing the rigidity of the main panel.

Description

Garment treatment device

The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device, and more particularly, to a clothing treatment device including a rear panel for preventing water from penetrating into the front part.

A garment treatment device is a device that removes contamination from laundry by placing clothes, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as laundry) inside a drum. A garment treatment device can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying, and garment treatment devices can be classified into top loading and front loading methods based on the method of placing laundry into the drum.

The clothes treatment device may include a cabinet forming an exterior, a tub provided inside the cabinet, and a drum rotatably provided inside the tub for receiving laundry. When the drum is rotated by a motor while washing water is supplied to the laundry received in the drum, dirt on the laundry can be removed due to friction between the drum and the washing water.

In the case of top loading, if the drum rotates while washing water is supplied to the drum, the washing water may leak out through the gap between the cabinet and the door.

In the case of the top loading method, the electrical components are installed in a cavity located at the rear of the door. If the washing water leaks, there is a possibility that the washing water will seep into the cavity, which may cause the electrical components installed in the cavity to malfunction.

Meanwhile, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0038252 discloses a conventional top loading type garment treatment device. The conventional top loading type garment treatment device does not have a measure to prevent washing water from leaking into the electrical appliances through a panel covering the rear end of the upper surface of the cabinet where the electrical appliances are installed.

Therefore, preventing externally leaked laundry water from penetrating into the common area has become an important task in this technical field.

Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device that reinforces the rigidity of a panel covering a common portion in which a garment is equipped.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes treatment device in which no joining line exists in a panel covering a common portion, thereby preventing penetration of washing water through the panel.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a clothes treatment device in which a panel covering a common portion is easily attached to the upper part of a cabinet.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a garment treatment device may have a reinforcing panel that reinforces the rigidity of a main panel to prevent moisture from penetrating into the entire device, thereby improving the durability of the garment treatment device.

The above main panel can cover the common portion of the cover body, and the above reinforcing panel can cover both ends of the main panel.

A garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet, a top cover, and a drum.

A cabinet is provided with a clothing input port, a top cover forms an upper surface of the cabinet and includes the clothing input port, a drum is provided inside the cabinet and clothes passing through the clothing input port are received, the top cover includes a cover body including the clothing input port, a cavity positioned rearward of the clothing input port and having an open upper surface, a cover door rotatably coupled to the cover body to open and close the clothing input port, and a rear panel positioned rearward of the cover door to cover the open upper surface of the cavity, and the rear panel includes a main panel coupled to the cover body to cover the cavity, and a reinforcing panel provided to cover each of both ends of the main panel with respect to the width direction of the cabinet to reinforce the main panel.

The above main panel includes a joining portion joined to the cover body, and the joining portion may be formed of a first joining portion provided at a front end of the main panel and positioned forward of the cavity, and a second joining portion provided at a rear end of the main panel and positioned rearward of the cavity.

The above cover body may include an electric part that is arranged in the above common part and consumes power.

The above cover body includes a front panel that protrudes upwardly and crosses between the cover door and the common portion, and a front end of the main panel can be joined to the front panel.

One of the front panel and the front end of the main panel may include a front engaging protrusion protruding toward the other one, and the other one may include a front engaging groove into which the front engaging protrusion is inserted and engaged.

The rear end of the main panel is coupled to the rear end of the cover body, and one of the rear end of the main panel and the rear end of the cover body may include a rear coupling protrusion protruding toward the other, and the other may include a rear coupling hole into which the rear coupling protrusion is inserted and coupled.

The above cover door can be connected to the cover body through a hinge portion located between the front panel and the clothing insertion port.

The upper side of the above main panel protrudes further forward than the front panel to prevent water from flowing into the front section.

The above cover body includes a joining rib provided on the periphery of the above common portion and joined to both ends of the above main panel, and the above main panel may include a rib receiving groove into which the joining rib is inserted.

The above reinforcing panel may include a protruding rib extending along a perimeter of the reinforcing panel and protruding toward the main panel, and the main panel may include a protruding rib receiving groove into which at least a portion of the protruding rib is inserted.

The above main panel may include a reinforcing coupling protrusion protruding toward the protruding rib, and the protruding rib may include a reinforcing coupling protrusion receiving hole into which the reinforcing coupling protrusion is inserted.

The above main panel may further include a reinforcing coupling guide that is spaced apart from the reinforcing coupling projection and protrudes toward the protruding rib, and the protruding rib may include a reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove into which the reinforcing coupling guide is inserted through an open surface that is open downward.

The above reinforcing joint guide receiving groove may have a wider width at the lower end than at the upper end.

The above reinforcing joining protrusions are provided in multiple numbers, and the reinforcing joining guide can be positioned between any pair of reinforcing joining protrusions among the multiple reinforcing joining protrusions.

The above-mentioned protruding rib may include a folded insert portion that extends toward the ground and is inserted into the folded insert portion receiving groove, and the folded insert portion may include a first insert portion that protrudes toward the main panel and a second insert portion that is folded from the first insert portion.

The two ends of the main panel may include a catch receiving groove extending toward the ground and opening upward, and the reinforcing panel may include a catch projection inserted into the catch receiving groove from the upper side of the catch receiving groove.

The above-mentioned catch-receiving groove is opened and extended in the width direction of the cabinet, the main panel includes a catch provided inside the catch-receiving groove, and the catch projection is positioned below the catch-receiving groove so that upward movement can be restricted by the catch-receiving groove.

The above main panel may be an integral part made of one piece.

The tub is provided inside the cabinet, includes a tub opening facing the clothing inlet, and receives water, and the drum can be provided to be rotatable inside the tub.

Embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment processing device that reinforces the rigidity of a component by adding a component to a panel covering a common portion where a full-length product is provided.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention can provide a clothes treatment device that prevents the penetration of washing water through a panel that covers a common part by forming the panel as an integral part.

In addition, one embodiment of the present invention can provide a clothes treatment device in which a panel covering a common portion is easily attached to the upper part of a cabinet.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a top-loading type garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a top-loading type garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a top cover of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the top cover of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of a cover body of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cover body of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the rear panel of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is an enlarged view of the front panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is an enlarged view of the main panel of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a joint portion of a main panel and a front panel of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view from behind of the top cover of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a joint portion of a main panel and a rear end of a cover body of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a part of the joining position of the rear panel and the cover body in a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a joining rib of a cover body of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the rear panel of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 16 is an exploded perspective view of the rear panel of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a reinforcing panel of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 18 is an enlarged view of the side of the main panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the rear panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a drawing showing a joint portion of a main panel and a reinforcing panel of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily implement the present invention.

However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, in order to clearly describe the present invention in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are assigned similar drawing reference numerals throughout the specification.

In this specification, duplicate descriptions of identical components are omitted.

Also, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a component is 'connected' or 'connected' to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a component is 'directly connected' or 'directly connected' to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

Additionally, the terms used herein are only used to describe particular embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

Also, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In addition, in this specification, it should be understood that terms such as “include” or “have” only specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Also, in this specification, the term 'and/or' includes a combination of multiple listed items or any one of multiple listed items. In this specification, 'A or B' can include 'A', 'B', or 'both A and B'.

FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The clothing treatment device (1) includes a cabinet (100), a top cover (200), a cover door (230), and a main panel (310).

The top cover (200) forms the upper surface of the cabinet (100), and a display and an operating unit may be provided at the front end of the top cover (200), a clothing insertion port (210) may be provided at the center of the top cover (200), and a common portion (221) with an open upper surface may be provided at the rear end of the top cover (200), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

A front panel is attached to the upper surface of the front end of the top cover (200), a cover door (230) that is rotatably attached to the upper surface of the central portion of the top cover (200) so as to open and close the clothing insertion port (210) is provided, and a rear panel (300) is attached to the upper surface of the rear end of the top cover (200).

Meanwhile, Fig. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the interior of a garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The garment treatment device (1) may include a tub (400) and a drum.

The cabinet (100) can be provided in any shape as long as it can accommodate the tub (400), and FIG. 2 illustrates an example in which the cabinet (100) forms the exterior of a clothing treatment device (1).

The cabinet (100) may be provided with a clothing inlet (210) for supplying clothing to the drum or taking out clothing stored in the drum, and a cover door (230) for opening and closing the clothing inlet (210) may be provided.

FIG. 2 illustrates a state in which a clothing insertion port (210) is formed on the upper surface of a cabinet (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and a cover door (230) for opening and closing the clothing insertion port (210) is provided on the upper surface. However, the clothing insertion port (210) and the cover door (230) are not necessarily limited to being provided on the upper surface of the cabinet (100).

The tub (400) is a means for storing water required for washing clothes, and the tub (400) may be provided with a tub inlet that is connected to the clothes inlet (210). For example, the tub (400) may have one side open to form the tub inlet, and the tub inlet may be positioned so that at least a portion faces the clothes inlet (210) and is connected to the clothes inlet (210).

FIG. 2 illustrates a top-loading type garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. Accordingly, FIG. 2 illustrates a tub (400) having an open upper surface to form a tub inlet, and the tub inlet is positioned below the garment inlet (210) and is connected to the garment inlet (210).

The above tub (400) is fixed inside the cabinet (100) via a support member, and the support member may be provided with a structure capable of attenuating vibrations generated in the tub (400).

The above tub (400) receives water through a water supply unit, and the water supply unit may be equipped with a water supply pipe connecting a water source and the tub (400), and a valve for opening and closing the water supply pipe.

In addition, Fig. 2 illustrates a top cover (200) forming the upper surface of a cabinet (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The top cover (200) is provided with a clothing input port (210) for feeding clothing into a drum or taking clothing stored in the drum out.

The top cover (200) is coupled with a cover door (230) that is rotatable to open and close the clothing insertion port (210). For example, the cover door (230) can be coupled to the top cover (200) by a hinge part (223) located at the rear of the clothing insertion port (210).

The above top cover (200) is located at the rear of the clothing insertion port (210) and includes a cover body (220) including a cavity (221) with an open upper surface. A rear panel (300) is attached to the cover body (220) to cover the cavity (221).

Meanwhile, FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate a perspective view and an exploded perspective view of a top cover (200) forming the upper surface of a cabinet (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The above top cover (200) is composed of a front body, a front panel covering the front body, a cover door (230) rotatably coupled to open and close the clothing insertion port (210), and a rear panel (300) covering a common portion (221) with an open upper surface of a cover body (220) located at the rear end of the top cover (200).

The cover door (230) can be rotatably connected by a connecting portion located between the clothing input port (210) and the cover body (220). Since the connecting portion is located between the clothing input port (210) and the cover body (220), the infiltration of washing water discharged by the rotation of the drum into the cavity (221) can be reduced compared to when the connecting portion is located on the cover body (220).

The above-mentioned common part (221) is equipped with various electric parts (221a) for operating the washing machine. Therefore, the penetration of washing water into the above-mentioned common part (221) can cause a breakdown of the electric parts (221a), thereby lowering the performance of the clothing treatment device (1) and becoming a major cause of lowering durability.

The above rear panel (300) can serve to cover the above common portion (221) and prevent washing water from penetrating.

The above rear panel (300) is joined to a main panel (310) covering the common part (221) and a reinforcing panel (320) at both ends to reinforce the rigidity of the main panel (310). Here, the both ends refer to the horizontal ends when the clothing treatment device (1) is viewed from the front.

The above main panel (310) may be an integral part made of one piece to minimize the gap through which the washing water can penetrate.

Since the above main panel (310) is made of an integral body, it may be vulnerable to external impact. Therefore, to compensate for this, a reinforcing panel (320) is combined with the main panel (310).

Since the central portion of the above main panel (310) is located in the hollow portion (221) of the cover body (220), it is not supported by the cover body (220). Therefore, if a reinforcing panel (320) is attached to the central portion, the rigidity of the main panel (310) is reduced due to the load of the reinforcing panel (320).

In addition, since the part where breakage occurs most frequently is the corner where stress concentration occurs, the reinforcing panel (320) is positioned at both ends of the main panel (310) to protect the corner.

Meanwhile, Fig. 5 illustrates a plan view of the top cover (200). The cover body (220) refers to the rear of the joint portion of the clothing insertion port (210) and the top cover (200). A first joint portion (311) may be provided where the front end of the cover body (220) and the front end of the main panel (310) are joined, and a second joint portion (312) may be provided where the rear end of the cover body (220) and the rear end of the main panel (310) are joined.

The first coupling part (311) and the second coupling part (312) are located at the front and rear ends to cover the common part (221) in which the front part (221a) is provided, and since the main panel (310) is integral, there is no gap due to the coupling in the central part where there is the highest risk of washing water infiltration, which is advantageous in preventing the infiltration of washing water.

Meanwhile, Fig. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the inside of the top cover (200). A joint portion where the top cover (200) and the cover door (230) are joined is located at the rear of the clothing insertion port (210), and the joint portion may be a hinge portion (223) that allows rotational joining. The joint portion is not limited to the hinge portion (223), but for the convenience of explanation, the hinge portion (223) will be limited to be described below.

As described above, the reason the joint is positioned between the clothing inlet (210) and the cover body (220) is to reduce the penetration of washing water into the hollow portion (221) of the cover body (220).

The front end of the cover body (220) may include a front panel (222) that is coupled to the front end of the main panel (310). The front panel (222) is positioned across the cavity (221) and the hinge portion (223). In addition, the front panel (222) may protrude upward and thus serve to prevent washing water from penetrating into the cavity (221).

The front panel (222) may be provided with a front coupling protrusion (not shown) or a front coupling groove (222b) for coupling with the main panel (310).

If the front panel (222) is provided with a front coupling protrusion (222a), the main panel (310) is provided with a front coupling groove (not shown), and if the front panel (222) is provided with a front coupling groove (222b), the main panel (310) may be provided with a front coupling protrusion. The coupling relationship between the front coupling protrusion and the front coupling groove (222b) will be described in detail below.

The central portion of the above cover body (220) may be provided with a cavity (221) having an open upper surface in which a front section (221a) may be provided.

The rear end of the cover body (220) is lower than the front end and both ends to form a step, and a rear coupling protrusion (not shown) or rear coupling hole (220d) that is coupled to the rear end of the main panel (310) may be provided.

If a rear coupling protrusion (not shown) is provided at the rear end of the cover body (220), a rear coupling hole (not shown) is provided at the rear end of the main panel (310), and if a rear coupling hole (220d) is provided at the rear end of the cover body (220), a rear coupling protrusion (310c, see FIG. 12) may be provided at the rear end of the main panel (310). The coupling relationship will be described in detail below.

In addition, the configuration of the connecting portion is not limited to the front connecting projection (not shown) and the front connecting groove (222b, see FIG. 8), the rear connecting projection (not shown) and the rear connecting hole (220d). However, for the convenience of explanation, the following description will be limited to the front panel (222) being provided with the front connecting groove (222b, see FIG. 8) and the rear connecting hole (220d), and the main panel (310) being provided with the front connecting projection and the rear connecting projection (not shown).

Meanwhile, Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the rear panel (300).

The rear panel (300) can be composed of a combination of a main panel (310) covering a common portion (221) of a cover body (220) and a reinforcing panel (320) for reinforcing the rigidity of the main panel (310).

The above main panel (310) can be formed so that the center is the highest, so that when the washing water reaches the main panel (310), it can flow toward both ends. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the washing water from penetrating into the electric part (221a, see FIG. 4) provided in the hollow part (221, see FIG. 6) located at the lower part of the center of the main panel (310).

The above reinforcing panel (320) can cover both ends including corners where stress concentration occurs in the main panel (310) and thus there is a high risk of breakage, thereby preventing breakage of the main panel (310). In addition, the reinforcing panel (320), which is easy to change shape compared to the main panel (310) formed as an integral body, can be used to provide aesthetic appeal to the user. However, the reinforcing panel (320) is not limited to being provided at both ends of the main panel (310), and can be provided at a part where there is a risk of breakage.

Meanwhile, Fig. 8 shows an enlarged view of a front panel (222) equipped with a front coupling groove (222b).

The above front coupling groove (222b) can be formed to protrude upward from the upper surface of the front panel (222).

In addition, the front coupling groove (222b) may be in the shape of a square, and may be structured so that the front is open so that the front coupling protrusion' (310a, see FIG. 9) of the main panel (310) can be inserted, and the rear is closed so as to restrict the rearward movement of the main panel (310).

However, it is not necessarily limited to this, and any structure that can restrain the movement of the main panel (310) up, down, left, right and backward may be used, and may be provided in a shape corresponding to the shape of the front coupling protrusion (310a) of the main panel (310).

In addition, the front coupling grooves (222b) may be provided in multiple numbers at regular intervals on the upper surface of the front panel (222), but are not necessarily limited thereto, and may be provided in a single number, and the number or interval may be arbitrarily set to a level that can maintain coupling.

Meanwhile, Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a cross-section of the front end of the main panel (310), showing the protrusion of the main panel (310), the cross-section of the front coupling protrusion (310a), and the front coupling guide (310e).

The upper surface of the main panel (310) may be shaped to protrude further forward than the first connecting portion (311) that is connected to the front end of the front panel (222) and the front end may be bent downward. The degree of protrusion of the upper surface of the main panel (310) may be appropriate to the extent that the protrusions of the cover door (230) and the main panel (310) do not interfere with each other when the cover door (230) is opened.

By protruding and bending the upper surface of the main panel (310), it is possible to reduce the infiltration of washing water through the gap between the joint of the cover door (230) and the top cover (200) into the cavity (221) of the cover body (220).

The front end of the above main panel (310) may be formed of a front coupling protrusion (310a) that is coupled with the front end of the front panel (222) and a front coupling guide (310e).

The above-mentioned front coupling protrusion' (310a) may be provided on the rear side of a panel protruding downward from the upper surface of the main panel (310). The above-mentioned front coupling protrusion' (310a) may protrude rearward from the rear side of the panel protruding downward from the main panel (310) and may be inserted into a front coupling groove (222b) provided on the front panel (222). The length of the rearward protrusion of the above-mentioned front coupling protrusion' (310a) may be formed to be shorter than the depth of the above-mentioned front coupling groove (222b).

In addition, the above-mentioned front coupling protrusions (310a) may be provided in multiple numbers at regular intervals, may be provided in a single number, or may be provided in multiple numbers at irregular intervals. However, it is preferable that the number and intervals are the same as those of the above-mentioned front coupling grooves (222b).

In addition, the front coupling protrusion (310a) is designed to have a longer protruding length from the bottom to the top in order to easily determine the position where it is coupled to the front coupling groove (222b). However, the shape of the front coupling protrusion (310a) is not limited to the above shape.

The above front joining guide (310e) protrudes rearwardly from the rear of the panel protruding downwardly from the main panel (310), and a projection protruding downwardly may be provided at a position spaced apart from the protruding panel by the length of the width of the upper surface of the front panel (222).

The downwardly protruding projection protrudes further than the protruding panel of the front panel (222), and the downwardly protruding projection can restrict the forward movement of the main panel (310).

The above front coupling guide (310e) may be provided at a position that does not overlap with the above front coupling projection' (310a), and may be provided in multiple pieces at regular intervals, may be provided in a single piece, or may be provided in multiple pieces at irregular intervals.

Meanwhile, Fig. 10 shows a cross-section of the front coupling protrusion (310a) of the main panel (310) and the front coupling groove (222b) of the front panel (222) being combined.

The above-mentioned front coupling protrusion (310a) is received in the above-mentioned front coupling groove (222b), and the upper, lower, left, and right surfaces of the front coupling protrusion (310a) are engaged with the front coupling groove (222b), thereby restraining the up, down, left, and right movements of the main panel (310), and since the upper side of the front of the front coupling groove (222b) and the panel protruding downward from the main panel (310) are engaged, the main panel (310) can be restrained from moving backward.

In addition, the protrusion protruding downward of the front coupling guide (310e) engages with the rear of the front panel (222), so that the main panel (310) can be restrained from moving forward.

However, it is not necessarily limited to this, and any structure that can restrict the movement of the main panel (310) may be used.

Meanwhile, Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of the top cover (200) showing the inside of the cover body (220).

The front panel (222) above has a front joining groove (222b) and may be provided in the form of a panel protruding upwardly, positioned at the rear of the hinge portion (223) where the cover door (230) and the cover body (220) are joined and at the front of the common portion (221).

A coupling rib (224) that is inserted and coupled into a rib receiving groove (314) provided in the main panel (310) may be provided on the left and right sides of the cover body (220). The coupling rib (224) may be provided in a form that extends along the edges of both ends and the rear end of the cover body (220) and protrudes upward from the upper surface of the cover body (220).

The rear end of the cover body (220) is formed with a step so that the height decreases from the left and right to the center. In the central part where the step is the lowest, there is a second connecting part (312) that is connected to the rear end of the main panel (310), and the second connecting part (312) of the cover body (220) can be configured as a rear connecting hole (220d).

Although it is illustrated as two in Fig. 11, it is not limited thereto, and may be provided in numbers corresponding to the rear coupling protrusions (310c) of the main panel (310). One or three or more may be provided.

Meanwhile, Fig. 12 illustrates a cross-section of the second joint (312).

The above cover body (220) may be provided with a rear coupling hole (220d), and the main panel (310) may be provided with a rear coupling protrusion (310c).

The rear coupling protrusion (310c) can be inserted into and coupled into the rear coupling hole (220d). By the coupling, movement in all directions except the rearward direction can be restricted.

The upper member of the above rear coupling hole (220d) may be an elastic member. It is pressed by the rear coupling protrusion' (310c) provided on the main panel (310) due to elasticity, and when the rear coupling protrusion' (310c) reaches the bottom surface of the cover body (220), it is restored to its original state due to elasticity so that the rear coupling protrusion' (310c) can be accommodated.

However, it is not limited to this, and any structure that can accommodate the rear coupling protrusion (310c) or restrict the movement of the main panel (310) may be used.

Meanwhile, Fig. 13 illustrates the joining position of the rear panel (300) and the cover body (220).

The front end of the rear panel (300) can be combined with the front panel (222), and the rear end of the rear panel (300) can be combined with the rear end of the cover body (220).

The upper surface of both ends of the cover body (220) may be provided with the above-mentioned coupling rib (224), and the above-mentioned coupling rib (224) may be received and coupled in a rib receiving groove (314) provided at a corresponding position of the rear panel (300).

Meanwhile, Fig. 14 illustrates a joining rib (224) provided in a cover body (220).

The above-mentioned coupling rib (224) may be provided at both ends of the cover body (220), and the above-mentioned coupling rib (224) may be formed by extending to a part of the edge of the highest part among the edges of both ends and the steps formed at the rear end of the cover body (220).

The above-mentioned joining rib (224) may be formed to protrude upward from the upper surface with a thickness thinner than the thickness of the edge of the cover body (220).

The above-mentioned joining rib (224) can be accommodated in the rib receiving groove (314) to restrict the movement of the main panel (310).

The joint structure of both ends of the cover body (220) and both ends of the main panel (310) is not limited to this, and any structure that can restrict the movement of both ends of the main panel (310) may be used.

Meanwhile, Fig. 15 illustrates the shape of the rear panel (300) as seen from below.

The rear panel (300) may be formed by combining the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320). A space formed by combining both ends of the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) may be provided on the bottom surface of the rear panel (300).

The above space may be provided to reduce the area of contact between the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) due to vibration when the clothing treatment device (1) is operated, thereby reducing the risk of damage.

The above space can be a rib receiving groove (314) that receives the joining rib (224). By receiving the joining rib (224), the space between the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) is filled, thereby preventing the reinforcing panel (320) from being separated from the main panel (310).

The above-mentioned joining rib (224) can act as a buffer that absorbs external force when the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) collide.

Meanwhile, Fig. 16 illustrates the process of attaching a reinforcing panel (320) to a main panel (310).

The above reinforcing panel (320) can be joined to the main panel (310) from top to bottom, and the main panel (310) can be structured so that the central portion is formed highest and becomes lower towards both sides, so that when the washing water flows out, the washing water can flow to both sides.

Meanwhile, Fig. 17 shows a perspective view of a reinforcing panel (320).

The front part of the reinforcing panel (320) is positioned parallel to the front panel (222) and may be formed in a flat shape. Since the front part of the reinforcing panel (320) is in contact with the central part of the top cover (200), it is preferable that it be formed in a flat shape, but it is not necessarily limited thereto.

The upper surface of the above reinforcing panel (320) can be formed into a curved surface so that the stress concentration phenomenon can be relieved.

The inner surface of the reinforcing panel (320) may be formed with a protruding rib (321) that extends along the perimeter of the reinforcing panel (320) and protrudes downward toward the main panel (310).

The above protruding rib (321) may be provided with a reinforcing joint protrusion receiving hole (321a) formed to be combined with the main panel (310). The above combination will be described in detail below.

In addition, the protruding rib (321) may be provided with a reinforcing joint guide receiving groove (321b) that can specify the joining position of the main panel (310). The reinforcing joint guide receiving groove (321b) may be formed by the protruding rib (321) being opened downward.

In addition, among the protruding ribs (321), except for the part where the reinforcing coupling protrusion receiving hole (321a) and reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) are located, the protruding ribs (321) can be received in the protruding rib receiving groove (315).

In addition, the protruding rib (321) accommodated in the protruding rib accommodation groove (315) may be accommodated in the protruding rib accommodation groove (315) with its end bent inward to restrain the movement of the reinforcing panel (320) when the reinforcing panel (320) is coupled to the main panel (310).

The above reinforcing joint guide receiving groove (321b) may be formed in a shape in which the width becomes narrower from the open bottom to the top. Since the reinforcing panel (320) is joined to the main panel (310) from top to bottom, the bottom where the joining guide is inserted can be widened to facilitate the reception of the joining guide.

The above reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) may be provided spaced apart from the reinforcing coupling protrusion receiving hole (321a) and may be provided between a plurality of reinforcing coupling protrusion receiving holes (321a), but is not limited thereto.

The process of inserting the above-mentioned joining guide into the above-mentioned reinforcing joining guide receiving groove (321b) will be described in detail below.

A catch (322) formed at the lower end of the inner surface of the reinforcing panel (320) for joining with the main panel (310) may be provided.

The above-mentioned catch (322) may be provided in a form with a flat upper surface, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and any form that can be caught on the catch (319) may be used.

The above reinforcing joint protrusion receiving hole (321a), reinforcing joint guide receiving groove (321b), and catch protrusion (322) may be provided as a single unit or as a plurality of units.

Meanwhile, Fig. 18 illustrates one side of the two ends of the main panel (310).

Some of the ends of the main panel (310) may be provided with a protruding rib receiving groove (315) that can receive a portion of the protruding rib (321) except for the portion where the reinforcing joint protrusion receiving hole (321a) and reinforcing joint guide receiving groove (321b) are located.

The above protruding rib receiving groove (315) is formed along the perimeter of the front and rear ends of both ends of the main panel (310), and the groove can be formed with a width sufficient to allow the bent portion of the protruding rib (321) to be inserted.

A reinforcing coupling protrusion (316) that is accommodated in the reinforcing coupling protrusion receiving hole (321a) of the reinforcing panel (320) may be formed on the upper end of the main panel (310). The reinforcing coupling protrusion (316) may protrude toward the protruding rib (321) of the reinforcing panel (320). By accommodating the reinforcing coupling protrusion (316), the forward, backward, and downward movements of the reinforcing panel (320) may be restricted.

Additionally, a reinforcing joint guide (317) may be provided on the upper part of the main panel (310).

The above reinforcing joint guide (317) may be formed to protrude along the shape of the curved surface of the inner surface of the reinforcing panel (320). The reinforcing joint guide (317) may be provided spaced apart from the reinforcing joint protrusion (316) and may be provided between a pair of the reinforcing joint protrusions (316), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

The above reinforcing joint guide (317) can be accommodated in the reinforcing joint guide receiving groove (321b) to restrict forward and backward movement, and can specify the joining position of the reinforcing panel (320) and the main panel (310). The lower end of the reinforcing joint guide receiving groove (321b) is open, and the width becomes narrower as it goes toward the upper end.

Since the width at the bottom is wide, the reinforcing joint guide (317) can be easily accommodated, and since the width at the top is narrow, the movement of the reinforcing panel (320) can be more restricted.

Additionally, a catch (319) may be provided at the lower part of the main panel (310).

When the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) are combined, the retaining projection (322) is positioned on the lower surface of the retaining portion (319) to restrict the upward movement of the reinforcing panel (320).

The above-mentioned catch (319) can be formed of an elastic material.

When the reinforcing panel (320) is joined to the main panel (310) from top to bottom, the catch projection (322) presses the catch portion (319) from top to bottom, and since the catch portion (319) is elastic, it moves downward, so that the catch projection (322) can be positioned below the catch portion (319), and the catch projection (322) can be restored to its original position due to the elasticity. However, the joining method is not necessarily limited to this.

In addition, the lower part of the main panel (310) may be provided with a catch receiving groove (318) that receives the catch (319) and guides the position of the connection when the reinforcing panel (320) is connected from top to bottom.

The above-mentioned catch-receiving groove (318) may be provided with a groove that extends in the height direction of the main panel (310) and the width direction of the cabinet (100) and allows the lower part of the main panel (310) to be opened.

Meanwhile, Fig. 19 illustrates the interior of a rear panel (300) in which a main panel (310) and a reinforcing panel (320) are combined.

The above main panel (310) may include a folded insertion portion (321c) into which a folded protruding rib (321) is inserted. By inserting the folded portion, the movement of the reinforcing panel (320) can be more strongly restrained.

In addition, the rear panel (300) may include a rib receiving groove (314), which is a space created by combining the reinforcing panel (320) and the main panel (310).

By accommodating the joining rib (224) of the cover body in the space created by the joining, the movement of the reinforcing panel (320) can be restricted and the shock generated by vibration can be absorbed, thereby increasing the rigidity of the main panel (310).

Meanwhile, Fig. 20 shows a cross-sectional view of the rear panel (300).

The above reinforcing coupling protrusion (316) is received in the reinforcing coupling protrusion receiving hole (321a) to restrict forward, backward, and downward movement of the reinforcing panel (320), and the catch protrusion (322) is located below the catch portion (319) to restrict upward movement of the reinforcing panel (320).

While the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be variously improved and modified without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as defined by the following claims.

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Cabinet equipped with a clothes compartment; A top cover forming the upper surface of the cabinet and including the clothing insertion port; and A drum is provided inside the cabinet and accommodates clothes that have passed through the clothes insertion port; The above top cover, A cover body including a hollow portion positioned at the rear of the clothing insertion port and having an open upper surface; A cover door that is rotatably connected to the cover body and opens and closes the clothing insertion port; and A rear panel positioned at the rear of the cover door and covering the open upper surface of the common portion; The above rear panel, A main panel coupled to the above cover body and covering the common portion; and A clothing processing device including a reinforcing panel that covers each end of the main panel in the width direction of the cabinet and reinforces the main panel. In the first paragraph, The above main panel includes a joining part that is joined to the cover body, The above joint is, A first connecting part provided on the front end of the main panel and positioned in front of the common part; and A clothing treatment device comprising a second connecting part provided at the rear end of the main panel and positioned rearward of the common part. In the second paragraph, A garment treatment device having the cover body disposed in the common section and including an electric part that consumes power. In the first paragraph, The above cover body includes a front panel that protrudes upwardly and crosses between the cover door and the common portion, The front end of the above main panel is a clothing treatment device connected to the front panel. In paragraph 4, A clothing treatment device, wherein one of the front panel and the front end of the main panel includes a front engaging projection protruding toward the other one, and the other one includes a front engaging groove into which the front engaging projection is inserted and engaged. In paragraph 4, The rear end of the above main panel is connected to the rear end of the above cover body, A clothing treatment device, wherein one of the rear end of the main panel and the rear end of the cover body includes a rear coupling protrusion protruding toward the other, and the other one includes a rear coupling hole into which the rear coupling protrusion is inserted and coupled. In paragraph 4, The above cover door is a clothing processing device that is connected to the cover body through a hinge located between the front panel and the clothing input port. In paragraph 4, A clothes treatment device in which the upper side of the main panel protrudes further forward than the front panel to prevent water from flowing into the front part. In the first paragraph, The above cover body includes a joining rib provided on the periphery of the above common portion and joined to both ends of the rear panel, A garment treatment device wherein the above rear panel includes a rib receiving groove into which the above joining rib is inserted. In the first paragraph, The above reinforcing panel includes a protruding rib extending along the perimeter of the above reinforcing panel and protruding toward the main panel, A garment treatment device wherein the main panel includes a protruding rib receiving groove into which at least a portion of the protruding rib is inserted. In Article 10, The above main panel includes a reinforcing joining projection protruding toward the above protruding rib, A garment treatment device in which the above protruding rib includes a reinforcing joining projection receiving hole into which the reinforcing joining projection is inserted. In Article 11, The above main panel further includes a reinforcing joint guide that is spaced apart from the reinforcing joint projection and protrudes toward the protruding rib, A garment treatment device in which the above protruding rib includes a reinforcing joint guide receiving groove into which the reinforcing joint guide is inserted through an open surface open downward. In Article 12, A clothing processing device in which the upper reinforcing joint guide receiving home has a wider width at the lower end than at the upper end. In Article 12, The above reinforcing joint protrusions are provided in multiple numbers, A clothing treatment device in which the above reinforcing joint guide is positioned between one pair of reinforcing joint protrusions among the plurality of reinforcing joint protrusions. In Article 10, The above protruding rib extends toward the ground and includes a folded insertion portion inserted into the protruding portion receiving groove, A garment treatment device, wherein the above-mentioned bending insertion part includes a first insertion part protruding toward the main panel and a second insertion part bent from the first insertion part. In Article 10, The two ends of the above main panel include a catch-receiving groove extending toward the ground and opening upward, A clothing treatment device in which the above reinforcing panel includes a hook projection inserted into the hook receiving groove from the upper side of the hook receiving groove. In Article 10, The above-mentioned catch-receiving home is opened and extended in the width direction of the cabinet, The above main panel includes a catch provided inside the catch receiving home, A clothing treatment device in which the above-mentioned catch is located below the above-mentioned catch portion and the upward movement is restricted by the above-mentioned catch portion. In the first paragraph, The above main panel is an integrated garment treatment device made of a single part. In the first paragraph, Further comprising a tub provided inside the cabinet and including a tub opening facing the clothing inlet and containing water; A clothes treatment device in which the drum is provided rotatable inside the tub.

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