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WO2025135651A1 - Appareil de traitement de vêtements - Google Patents

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WO2025135651A1
WO2025135651A1 PCT/KR2024/020046 KR2024020046W WO2025135651A1 WO 2025135651 A1 WO2025135651 A1 WO 2025135651A1 KR 2024020046 W KR2024020046 W KR 2024020046W WO 2025135651 A1 WO2025135651 A1 WO 2025135651A1
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권오성
김경준
윤형구
노양환
장선민
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F25/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air 
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/02—Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums
    • D06F37/04—Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums adapted for rotation or oscillation about a horizontal or inclined axis
    • D06F37/10—Doors; Securing means therefor
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F37/00—Details specific to washing machines covered by groups D06F21/00 - D06F25/00
    • D06F37/26—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F37/28—Doors; Security means therefor
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F39/00—Details of washing machines not specific to a single type of machines covered by groups D06F9/00 - D06F27/00 
    • D06F39/12—Casings; Tubs
    • D06F39/14—Doors or covers; Securing means therefor
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F2105/00—Systems or parameters controlled or affected by the control systems of washing machines, washer-dryers or laundry dryers
    • D06F2105/44—Opening, closing or locking of doors

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  • the present invention relates to a clothing treatment device.
  • a clothing treatment device refers to a washing machine that washes clothing and other items through a washing cycle, and a dryer that dries items through a drying cycle.
  • washing machines and dryers can be installed as separate devices, but in order to overcome space constraints and improve user convenience, there is a clothing treatment device that can perform washing and drying at the same time.
  • the clothing treatment device is provided with a cabinet, a tub for storing water, a drum providing a space for accommodating the subject of treatment, a driving unit fixed to the tub and rotating the drum, a support unit for supporting the tub, a water supply unit for supplying water to the tub, and a drain unit for draining water from the tub.
  • the clothing treatment device is equipped with a flow path for extracting air from inside the tub and resupplying it to the tub, and a heat exchanger provided in the flow path for sequentially executing dehumidification and heating of the air.
  • the conventional garment treatment device having the structure described above has a problem in that it is difficult to apply it to a commercial garment treatment device that must frequently and quickly process a large number of treatment objects.
  • KR 10-2018-0027046 discloses a garment treatment device that performs drying and washing with a single tub.
  • a door for opening and closing the tub inlet of the garment treatment device is configured to be connected to a panel forming a cabinet.
  • the door is generally secured to the inlet of the tub by a fastening member that is fastened in the forward-backward direction, if the tub vibrates the door in the forward-backward direction, unintended detachment of the fastening member may occur.
  • the present invention aims to solve the problem of providing a clothes handling device with improved door fixing strength.
  • the present invention aims to solve the problem of providing a clothes treatment device equipped with a door lock in which the load torque of the driving motor is reduced.
  • the present invention aims to solve the problem of providing a clothes handling device in which the forward and backward movement of a door latch is restricted by a rotary plate of a door lock.
  • the present invention aims to solve the problem of providing a clothes treatment device equipped with a door lock that operates when the closure of the door is detected and prevents the opening of the door.
  • the present invention aims to solve the problem of providing a clothes treatment device that allows a user to intuitively sense whether a door lock is unlocked.
  • the present invention provides a clothes treatment device including: a cabinet; a tub provided in the cabinet and having a tub inlet for putting clothes in; a drum rotatably provided in the tub and for accommodating clothes; a door rotatably fixed to the tub for opening and closing the tub inlet; and a door latch provided in the door, a receiving body provided in the tub for accommodating the door latch, a rotating plate rotatably received within the receiving body and in contact with the door latch, and a door lock provided with a gear motor that rotates the rotating plate in one direction to secure the door to the tub; wherein the rotating plate includes a receiving groove into which the door latch is inserted, and a guide portion that extends along the circumference of the rotating plate from one end of the receiving groove to the other end and is in contact with the door latch, and the guide portion includes an inclined surface provided as an incline for applying pressure to the door latch so as to press the door toward the rearward direction of the tub.
  • the above guide member may include a mounting surface that applies pressure to the door latch so that the displacement of the door latch moved along the inclined surface is maintained.
  • the turntable is rotated such that the following repeats: a first section in which the turntable is rotated less than a first rotation angle from a reference point where the inclined surface begins to a position of the door latch, wherein the turntable is rotated less than a first rotation angle at which the settling surface begins; a second section in which the turntable is rotated more than the first rotation angle so as to be rotated less than a second rotation angle at which the settling surface ends and the receiving groove begins; and a third section in which the turntable is rotated more than the second rotation angle so as to be rotated less than a third rotation angle at which the receiving groove ends and the reference point begins; and the door is fixed to the tub when the turntable is rotated so that the door latch is positioned in the first section and the second section, and can be separated from the tub when the turntable is rotated so that the door latch is positioned in the third section.
  • the first rotation angle may be provided as the largest.
  • the above first rotation angle may be equal to or greater than the sum of the second rotation angle and the third rotation angle.
  • a second stage may be included, which is bent at a predetermined angle from the end of the first stage and comes into contact with the guide section.
  • the invention further includes an opening unit having a hook provided on the door, and a hook fastening portion provided on the tub in which the hook is detachably received, for detachably connecting the door to the tub; and when the door is connected to the tub by the opening unit, the door can be fixed to the tub by the door lock.
  • the above gear motor can rotate the turntable until the door latch is positioned in the second section of the turntable when the door is fixed to the tub by the opening unit.
  • the above door rotates to open and close the tub inlet by a door hinge having a rotation axis in the height direction of the cabinet, the door hinge is coupled to one side of the door in the width direction, and the door lock can be provided on the other side of the door in the width direction.
  • the device further includes a mounting detection unit that detects that the other side of the door in the width direction is in contact with the tub, and the gear motor can rotate the turntable until the door latch is positioned in the second section of the turntable when the door is detected to be in contact with the tub by the mounting detection unit.
  • the above gear motor can rotate the turntable until the door latch is positioned from the second section to the third section when the user opens the tub inlet or the operation of the clothes treatment device is terminated.
  • the above tub comprises: a tub body providing a space for storing water; a tub front surface provided on the tub body and including the tub inlet; a first mounting cover fixed to the front of the tub front surface; and a second mounting cover coupled to cover the front of the first mounting cover; and the receiving body is fixed to the rear surface of the first mounting cover,
  • the first mounting cover and the second mounting cover may be provided with a latch penetration hole through which the door latch passes.
  • the invention further includes an opening unit having a hook provided on the door, and a hook fastening portion provided on the tub to detachably receive the hook, thereby detachably connecting the door to the tub; wherein the hook fastening portion may be provided on the front of the first mounting cover.
  • the door includes an outer frame positioned to face the front of the cabinet and an inner frame coupled to one side of the outer frame and in contact with the tub, and the door latch is provided on the inner frame and can extend toward the tub.
  • the inner frame includes a frame penetration hole penetrating the inner frame; a sealing portion extending along a perimeter of the frame penetration hole and contacting the tub; and a peripheral portion extending along a perimeter of the sealing portion and having a handle gripped by a user; and the opening unit may be arranged to secure the sealing portion to the tub, and the door lock may be arranged to secure the peripheral portion to the tub.
  • the above-mentioned receiving body includes a drainage structure for draining water introduced into the receiving body, and the gear motor can be arranged to be spaced apart from the drainage structure.
  • the above tub includes a connecting body extending forward and configured to surround the tub inlet; and further includes a washing unit including a circulation pump for moving water drained from the tub, a circulation nozzle fixed to the connecting body for spraying water toward the drum, and a circulation path connecting the circulation pump and the circulation nozzle, and the door lock can be arranged so as not to interfere with the circulation path.
  • a washing unit including a circulation pump for moving water drained from the tub, a circulation nozzle fixed to the connecting body for spraying water toward the drum, and a circulation path connecting the circulation pump and the circulation nozzle, and the door lock can be arranged so as not to interfere with the circulation path.
  • the present invention can provide a clothes processing device with improved door fixing strength.
  • the present invention can provide a clothes treatment device equipped with a door lock in which the load torque of the driving motor is reduced.
  • the present invention can provide a clothes handling device in which the forward and backward movement of a door latch is restricted by a rotary plate of a door lock.
  • the present invention can provide a clothes treatment device equipped with a door lock that operates when the closure of the door is detected to prevent the opening of the door.
  • the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device that allows a user to intuitively sense whether a door lock is unlocked.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 illustrate examples of clothing treatment devices.
  • Figures 3 and 4 illustrate examples of the first processing device.
  • Figure 5 illustrates an example of a tub, a driving unit, and a water supply unit provided in the first treatment device.
  • Figures 6 and 7 illustrate examples of a tub support section, a drain section, and a spray section.
  • Figure 8 illustrates an example of a second washing unit.
  • Figure 9 illustrates an example of a first mounting cover.
  • Figure 10 illustrates an example of a second mounting cover.
  • Figure 11 illustrates an example in which a first mounting cover is provided on a tub.
  • Figure 12 illustrates an example in which a door mounting portion is provided on a tub.
  • Figure 13 illustrates an example in which a door is provided in a tub.
  • Figure 14 illustrates an example in which a support protrusion is accommodated in a support groove.
  • Figure 15 illustrates an example of a support home.
  • FIGS 16 and 17 illustrate examples of doors.
  • FIGS 18 and 19 illustrate examples of doors equipped with frame joints.
  • FIGS 20 and 21 illustrate examples of doors equipped with sealing portions.
  • FIGS 22 and 23 illustrate examples of door locks.
  • FIGS 24 and 25 illustrate examples of turntables.
  • Figure 26 illustrates an example of a second processing device.
  • Figure 27 illustrates an example of a second cabinet equipped in a second processing device.
  • Figure 28 illustrates an example of a first flow section and a second flow section provided in a second processing device.
  • first may be referred to as a second component
  • second component may also be referred to as a first component
  • the clothing treatment device (100) may be equipped to include a first treatment device (100a, treatment module, washing module) that provides a space for washing or drying a treatment target such as clothing, and a second treatment device (100b, drying module, heat exchange module, detachable module) that is detachably coupled to the first treatment device (100a) for drying a treatment target put into the first treatment device (100a).
  • a first treatment device 100a, treatment module, washing module
  • a second treatment device 100b, drying module, heat exchange module, detachable module
  • the first treatment device (100a) may be provided to include a first cabinet (1)
  • the second treatment device (100b) may be provided to include a second cabinet (6).
  • the second treatment device (100b) may be provided to be positioned above the first treatment device (100a), and in this case, the exterior of the clothing treatment device (100) may be formed by the first cabinet (1) and the second cabinet (6).
  • the above first treatment device (100a) can be installed alone to perform a washing process, and when the second treatment device (100b) is combined afterwards, it can be equipped to perform a drying process capable of removing moisture from the clothing.
  • the clothing treatment device of the present invention can utilize the first treatment device (100a) as a washing machine when the first treatment device (100a) is independently provided, and can utilize the clothing treatment device (100) as both a washing machine and a dryer when the first treatment device (100a) and the second treatment device (100b) are provided together.
  • the first processing device (100a) may be installed, or the second processing device (100b) may be installed by combining the first processing device (100a).
  • the option to selectively combine the second treatment device (100b) may be more useful to any user who may have installation space constraints.
  • the second processing device (100b) is provided separately from the first processing device (100a), the size, volume, and weight of the first processing device (100a) can be prevented from becoming excessive, and the process of manufacturing the first processing device (100a) and the second processing device (100b) and the process of installing or transporting the first processing device (100a) and the second processing device (100b) can also be facilitated.
  • the first cabinet (1) may be provided to include a front panel (11, first front panel) forming the front surface of the first processing device (100a), a side panel (12, first side panel) connected to the first front panel to form a side surface of the first processing device (100a), and a rear panel (13, first rear panel) provided at a position facing the first front panel (11) to form the rear surface of the first processing device (100a).
  • the first front panel (11) may be provided with a control panel (112) for controlling the clothing treatment device (100).
  • the control panel (112) may be provided to control only one of the first treatment device (100a) and the second treatment device (100b), or may be provided to control both the first treatment device (100a) and the second treatment device (100b).
  • the first front panel (11) may be provided with a first panel body (113) and a second panel body (114).
  • the first panel body (113) may be provided as a panel fixed to the first processing device (100a) to form a mounting space for the control panel (112), and the second panel body (114) may be provided as a panel detachable from the first processing device (100a).
  • the first panel body (113) is provided to include a cabinet penetration hole (111) that communicates with the interior of the first processing device (100a), and the second panel body (114) can be provided at a location where at least some of the components provided inside the first processing device (100a) can be exposed to the exterior of the first processing device (100a).
  • the second panel body (114) may be detachably provided at a lower position than the first panel body (113). Even if a wall or other home appliance is placed on the side of the first cabinet (1), the second panel body (114) can be detached and attached regardless of this.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example in which the first panel body (113) forms an upper area of the first front panel (11) and the second panel body (114) forms a lower area of the first front panel (11).
  • the first side panel (12) may be provided to include a left panel (121, first left panel) forming the left side (part of the left side of the garment processing device) of the first processing device (100a), and a right panel (122, first right panel) forming the right side (part of the right side of the garment processing device) of the first processing device (100a).
  • the first processing device (100a) may be provided with a mounting space (15) to which the second processing device (100b) is fixed.
  • the mounting space (15) may be provided as an open space formed on the upper surface of the first cabinet (1).
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an example in which the mounting space (15) is formed by the upper portion of the first front panel (11), the upper portion of the first left panel (121), the upper portion of the first right panel (122), and the upper portion of the first rear panel (13).
  • the height of the first front panel (11) and the height of the first rear panel (13) can be set higher (H) than the height of the first left panel (121) and the height of the first right panel (122).
  • the height of the first front panel (11) and the first rear panel (13) is set higher than the side panels (121, 122), not only is it advantageous for positioning and fixing the second treatment device (100b) when mounting it in the mounting space (15), but there is also an effect of reducing the height of the entire clothing treatment device (100).
  • first front panel (11) is set higher than the side panels (121, 122), a space for installing other devices (devices such as detergent storage units) can be formed on the first front panel (11), while minimizing the increase in the height of the clothing treatment device (100).
  • the lower surface of the second cabinet (6) and the upper surface of the first cabinet (1) can be properly connected to each other without a space being separated.
  • the first cabinet (1) and the second cabinet (6) can be arranged parallel in the height direction, and an effect similar to that of the second cabinet (6) extending vertically from the first cabinet (1) can be produced.
  • moisture or outside air can be prevented from entering the joint between the second cabinet (6) and the first cabinet (1).
  • a first control unit (19) for controlling at least one of the first processing device (100a) and the second processing device (100b) may be provided inside the first cabinet (1).
  • the first control unit (19) may be provided to receive a control signal from the input unit of the control panel (112) or to transmit a control signal requesting the display of information on the display unit of the control panel (112). It may be fixed to the first rear panel (13).
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an example in which the receiving section (3) is provided with a tub (3a) forming a space for storing water and a path for moving air, and a drum (3b) rotatably provided inside the tub (3a) to form a space for receiving the subject of treatment.
  • the above tub (3a) may be provided to include a tub body (30) that provides a space for storing water and is fixed inside the first cabinet (1) through a tub support member (34).
  • the above tub body (30) may be provided in a cylindrical shape with an empty interior.
  • the above tub body (30) may be provided to include a tub front surface (31) provided in a direction facing the first front panel (11), a tub rear surface (31a) provided in a direction facing the first rear panel (13), and a tub circumference (31b) connecting the tub front surface (31) and the tub rear surface (31a).
  • the front surface (31) of the tub may be provided with a tub inlet (311) communicating with the inside of the drum (3b), and a connecting body (312) that is provided in a shape that surrounds the tub inlet (311) and protrudes from the front surface (31) of the tub toward the cabinet penetration hole (111).
  • the clothing treatment device of the present invention can install the door (2) in the tub (3a).
  • the door (2) When the door (2) is coupled to the tub (3a), the door (2) vibrates integrally with the tub (3a), so that the door (2) can be prevented from being broken or damaged by the vibration of the tub (3a).
  • the door (2) since the position where the door (2) opens and closes the tub inlet (311) is fixed, even if the tub (3a) vibrates, the door (2) can stably seal the tub inlet (311).
  • the tub inlet (311) can be opened and closed by a door (2) rotatably fixed to the front surface (31) of the tub.
  • a door (2) rotatably fixed to the front surface (31) of the tub.
  • the cabinet penetration hole (111) be provided in a size and position that does not interfere with the rotation of the door (2) (rotation for opening or closing the inlet).
  • the door (2) When the above tub inlet (311) is closed, the door (2) remains exposed to the outside of the first cabinet (1) through the cabinet penetration hole (111). However, when the above tub inlet (311) is opened, the door (2) can rotate toward the outside of the first cabinet (1) through the cabinet penetration hole (111).
  • the above cabinet penetration hole (111) may be provided so as not to interfere with the door (2) when the door (2) is rotated.
  • At least a portion of the door (2) may be positioned forward relative to the first front panel (11).
  • the tub (3a) may be provided with a door mounting portion (T/D).
  • the door mounting portion (T/D) may be provided to include a first mounting cover (32) fixed to the front surface (31) of the tub and covering the connecting body (312), and a second mounting cover (33) fixed to the first mounting cover (32) and to which the hinge (27) of the door is mounted.
  • a first inlet communication hole (322) communicating with the tub inlet (311) may be formed in the first mounting cover (32), and a second inlet communication hole (334) communicating with the tub inlet (311) and the first inlet communication hole (322) may be formed in the second mounting cover (33).
  • the above tub (3a) can be connected to the second treatment device (100b) through the tub supply part (35a) and the tub exhaust part (35b). That is, the second treatment device (100b) can be detachably connected to the tub supply part (35a) and the tub exhaust part (35b).
  • the above-mentioned tub air supply unit (35a) may be provided to supply air into the inside of the tub body (30) through the above-mentioned connecting body (312), and the above-mentioned tub exhaust unit (35b) may be provided to discharge air inside the tub body (30) to the outside of the tub (3a) through the above-mentioned tub circumference (31b).
  • the above tub air supply unit (35a) may be provided to include a first air supply hole (351) and a second air supply hole (352) provided in the connecting body (312), and a distribution pipe (353) that guides air to each of the air supply holes (351, 352).
  • the first air supply hole (351) and the second air supply hole (352) may be provided to penetrate the connection body (312) and communicate with the tub inlet (311).
  • the distribution pipe (353) may be provided to include a connection pipe (353a) connected to the second treatment device (100b), a first branch pipe (353b) that guides some of the air introduced into the connection pipe (353a) to the first air supply hole (351), and a second branch pipe (353c) that guides some of the air introduced into the connection pipe (353a) to the second air supply hole (352).
  • the volume of the tub body (30) and the volume of the drum (3b) need to be designed to be large. Since the drum (3b) is supported on the rear surface (31a) of the tub and must be rotatable within the tub body (30), the durability of the tub body (30) is important in order to design the volume of the drum (3b) to be large. Accordingly, the tub body (30) may be formed of a metal material.
  • the connection body (312) is also provided with a metal material, but the distribution pipe (353) may be provided with a different material from the connection body (312). It may be advantageous in terms of cost and time to mold the distribution pipe (353) provided with the first branch pipe and the second branch pipe described above with a material such as plastic rather than metal. Therefore, if the distribution pipe (353) and the connection body (312) are manufactured with different materials, the first treatment device (100a) may further include a bracket (354) that connects the distribution pipe (353) to the connection body (312).
  • the above distribution pipe (353) may be provided as a flow path protruding from the connecting body (312) toward the second processing device (100b). Meanwhile, the free end (the portion where the second processing device is connected) of the connecting pipe (353a) may be provided so as to be exposed to the outside of the first processing device (100a) through the mounting space (15) of the first cabinet (1). That is, the free end of the connecting pipe (353a) may be provided so as to be located at a point higher than the upper end of the first front panel (11). This is to facilitate the coupling of the first processing device (100a) and the second processing device (100b).
  • the above tub exhaust part (35b) may be provided as an exhaust pipe protruding from the tub circumference (31b) toward the second treatment device (100b). That is, the above tub exhaust part (35b) may be provided as an exhaust pipe protruding toward the mounting space (15) formed on the upper surface of the above first treatment device (100a).
  • the free end (the portion where the second treatment device is connected) of the above tub exhaust part (35b) may be positioned at a point higher than the top of the side panel (12), or may be positioned at a point lower than the top of the side panel (12).
  • the former has the effect of facilitating the coupling of the first treatment device (100a) and the second treatment device (100b), and the latter has the effect of reducing the height of the clothing treatment device (100).
  • the door (2) may be provided to include a door frame (20) rotatably fixed to the hinge (27), a frame penetration hole (20a) provided to penetrate the door frame, and a door window (23) fixed to the door frame (20) to close the frame penetration hole.
  • the above door frame penetration hole (20a) is provided at a position corresponding to the tub inlet (311) (a position connected to the inlet), and the door window (23) may be provided with a light-transmitting material. In this case, the user will be able to check the inside of the drum (3b) from the outside of the first processing device (100a).
  • the above door window (23) may be provided to include a first window (outer window, 23a) fixed to the door frame (20) so as to be exposed to the outside through the cabinet penetration hole (111), and a second window (inner window, 23b) fixed to the door frame (20) so as to be located inside the connecting body (312).
  • the first window (23a) may be provided with glass that is positioned in the cabinet penetration hole (111) and forms a part of the first front panel (11), and the second window (23b) may be provided with glass that protrudes from the door frame (20) toward the tub inlet (311).
  • the above tub body (30) receives water through the water supply unit (5), and the water inside the tub body (30) can be discharged to the outside of the clothing treatment device (100) through the drain unit (39).
  • the above drainage unit (39) may be provided to include a drainage pipe (391) that guides water inside the tub body (30) to the outside of the first cabinet (1).
  • the drainage pipe (391) may be provided with one end fixed to the lower space of the tub circumference (31b) (the area of the tub circumference located below the horizontal line passing through the center of the inlet) and the other end as a hose that penetrates the first rear panel (13).
  • the above drain pipe (391) may be provided to discharge water inside the tub body (30) to the outside of the first cabinet (1) by using gravity, or may be provided to discharge water inside the tub body (30) to the outside of the first cabinet (1) by using a drain pump (393).
  • Fig. 4 illustrates the former case as an example, and in this case, the drain unit (39) may further be provided with a drain valve (392) that controls the opening and closing of the drain pipe (391) according to a control signal of the first control unit (19).
  • the above drainage unit (39) may further be equipped with a drainage filter that filters water flowing into the drainage pipe (391), and the drainage filter may be provided so as to be detachable from the drainage pipe (391).
  • the drainage valve (392) and the drainage filter may be installed at a location that is exposed to the outside when the second panel body (114) is separated from the first treatment device (100a).
  • the above drum (3b) may be provided in a cylindrical shape with an empty interior and may include a drum body (36) positioned inside the tub body (30).
  • the front surface of the drum body (36) may be provided with a drum inlet (361) that communicates with the tub inlet (311), and a plurality of drum penetration holes (363) that communicate the inside of the drum body (36) with the inside of the tub body (30) may be provided on the circumferential surface of the drum body (36).
  • a lifter (362) may be provided inside the drum (3b) to protrude toward the center of rotation of the drum body (36) on the inner surface of the drum body (36) and assist in the movement of clothing accommodated in the drum (3b).
  • the drum body (36) is rotatable by a drum shaft (37) and a driving unit (38).
  • the drum shaft (37) is fixed to the rear surface of the drum body (36) and is provided to penetrate the rear surface (31a) of the tub, and the driving unit (38) may be provided to be located on the outside of the tub body (30) and to rotate the drum shaft (37).
  • the above driving unit (38) may be provided to include a bearing housing (382) that is fixed to the rear surface (31a) of the tub and rotatably fixes the drum shaft (37) to the tub body (30), a motor (383) fixed to the tub support (34), and a power transmission unit that transmits the power of the motor to the drum shaft (37).
  • the motor (383) may be provided to be controlled by the first control unit (19).
  • the above bearing housing (382) can be fixed to the rear surface (31a) of the tub through a driving unit support body (381).
  • the driving unit support body (381) can be provided to include a hub to which the bearing housing (382) is fixed, and a plurality of hub fixing bars radially arranged from the hub.
  • the rear surface (31a) of the above tub is provided with a tub rear surface through hole, and the hub is provided with a hub through hole connected to the tub rear surface through hole.
  • the drum shaft (37) is exposed to the outside of the tub body (30) through the tub rear surface through hole and the hub through hole, and the drum shaft (37) exposed to the outside of the tub body (30) is rotatably fixed to the hub through the bearing housing (382).
  • the above power transmission unit may be provided to include a first pulley (385) fixed to the rotation shaft (384) of the motor, a second pulley (386) fixed to the drum shaft (37), and a belt (387) connecting the two pulleys.
  • the tub body (30) is fixed inside the first cabinet (1) through the tub support member (34) and receives water through the water supply member (5).
  • the above tub support member (34) may be provided to include a first support body (341) that forms the bottom surface of the clothing treatment device (100), and a second support body (345) that provides a space in which the tub body (30) is fixed and is positioned above the first support body (34).
  • the above tub body (30) can be fixed to the second support body (345) through the tub fixing member (348), and the tub fixing member (348) can be provided to include a first strap (348a) and a second strap (348b) that fix the tub circumference (31b) to the second support body (345).
  • the first strap (348a) may be provided to secure the front area of the tub circumference (31b) to the second support body (345), and the second strap (348b) may be provided to secure the rear area of the tub circumference (31b) to the second support body (345).
  • the second support body (345) may be provided to be connected to the first support body (341) through a damper (346) and a spring (347).
  • the first processing device (100a) may be further provided with a tub weight (349a, 349b).
  • the tub weight (349a, 349b) may be provided to include at least one of a first weight (349a) fixed to the second support body (345) and a second weight (349b) fixed to the tub circumference (41b).
  • the water supply unit (5) above is a means for guiding water provided from a water source located outside the clothing treatment device (100) to the tub body (30).
  • the water supply unit (5) may be provided as a path that directly connects the water source and the tub body (30), or may be provided as a path that supplies detergent together with water supplied from the water source to the tub body (30).
  • Fig. 5 illustrates an example of the latter case.
  • the above water supply unit (5) may be provided to include a detergent storage unit (51) forming a space where detergent is stored, a storage unit water supply pipe (52) supplying water supplied from the water source to the detergent storage unit (51), a water supply valve (54, see FIG. 3) controlling the opening and closing of the storage unit water supply pipe (52) according to a control signal of the first control unit (19), and a tub supply pipe (55b) supplying liquid (water, or a mixture of water and detergent) discharged from the detergent storage unit (51) to the tub body (30).
  • a detergent storage unit (51) forming a space where detergent is stored
  • a storage unit water supply pipe (52) supplying water supplied from the water source to the detergent storage unit (51)
  • a water supply valve (54, see FIG. 3) controlling the opening and closing of the storage unit water supply pipe (52) according to a control signal of the first control unit (19)
  • a tub supply pipe (55b) supplying liquid (water, or a mixture of water and detergent) discharged from the detergent storage unit
  • the detergent storage unit (51) may be provided to include a housing body (51a) that is fixed to the first front panel (11) and positioned inside the first cabinet (1), and a housing cover (51b) that is fixed to the housing body (51a) and forms an upper surface of the detergent storage unit (51).
  • a drawer outlet may be provided on the first front panel (11) so that the drawer (51c) can be pulled out from the detergent storage unit (51) to the outside of the first cabinet (1).
  • the detergent storage space (516) provided in the above drawer (51c) may be provided with multiple spaces so that detergents can be stored separately.
  • the multiple spaces are provided with the detergent storage space (516) as a first storage section (517), a second storage section (518), and a third storage section (519).
  • the storage water supply unit (52) may be provided to include a first water supply pipe (521) that supplies water to the first storage unit (517), a second water supply pipe (522) that supplies water to the second storage unit (518), and a third water supply pipe (523) that supplies water to the third storage unit (519).
  • Water and detergent discharged from the drawer (51c) to the housing body (51a) can move to the outside of the housing body (51a) through the housing discharge port, and water and detergent discharged from the housing body (51a) can move to the tub body (30) through the tub supply pipe (55b).
  • the housing cover (51b) may further be provided with a spray unit supply path (not shown) for supplying water to the spray unit to be described later.
  • the storage unit water supply pipe (52) may further be provided with a fourth water supply pipe (524) that connects the water supply source and the spray unit supply path.
  • the above first treatment device (100a) may be provided with a communication part (59, external air communication part) that can supply external air into the inside of the tub body (30) or supply external air to the tub body (30).
  • a communication part 59, external air communication part
  • Water may remain in the tub body (30) and drum body (36), and the clothing treatment device (100) equipped with the connecting portion (59) has the effect of enabling hygienic management of the tub (3a) and the drum (3b) by reducing the possibility of water remaining in the tub body (30) and drum body (36).
  • the clothing treatment device (100) equipped with the above-mentioned connecting portion (59) can prevent the inside of the tub body (30) from being sealed even when the door (2) closes the tub inlet (311). Therefore, the clothing treatment device (100) can prevent an accident that may occur due to the tub body (30) being sealed.
  • the first treatment device (100a) may be provided with a connecting portion (56) that connects the flow path formed by the water supply portion (5) and the flow path formed by the connecting portion (59).
  • the first processing device (100a) may be equipped with a spraying unit (4a, 4b).
  • the above-mentioned spray unit (4a, 4b) may be provided to include at least one of a first washing unit (4a) that is fixed to the connecting body (312) and sprays water onto the door (2) and a second washing unit (4b) that is fixed to the connecting body (312) and sprays water into the inside of the drum (3b).
  • Each of the first washing unit (4a) and the second washing unit (4b) may be equipped to spray water supplied from the water source, or may be equipped to spray water inside the tub body (30).
  • the first washing unit (4a) may be equipped to spray water supplied from the water source, and the second washing unit (4b) may be equipped to spray water inside the tub body (30).
  • the first washing unit (4a) When the first washing unit (4a) is equipped to spray water supplied from the water source, the first washing unit (4a) can receive water through a nozzle supply pipe connected to the spray unit supply path.
  • the above first processing device (100a) may be equipped with a temperature detection sensor (318) for temperature measurement, and the connection body (312) may be equipped with a mounting hole (317) in which the temperature detection sensor (318) is mounted.
  • the above temperature detection sensor (318) may be provided so as to be capable of measuring at least one of the temperature inside the drum body (36), the temperature of the treatment target inside the drum body, and the temperature of the air supplied from the second treatment device (100b).
  • An infrared temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the treatment target by detecting infrared rays emitted from the treatment target may be an example of the temperature detection sensor (318).
  • the temperature detection sensor (318) be provided in the upper region of the connection body (312).
  • the second washing unit (4b) may be provided to include a circulation pump (45) that moves water inside the tub body (30), a circulation nozzle (46) that is fixed to the connection body (312) and sprays water toward the drum inlet (361), and a circulation path (47) that connects the circulation pump (45) and the circulation nozzle (46).
  • the above circulation pump (45) may be provided to include a pump chamber (451) that receives water inside the tub body (30) through the drain pipe (454), a pump drain pipe (454) that connects the pump chamber (451) to the circulation path (47), and a pump motor (453) that rotates a pump impeller located inside the pump chamber (451) to move water to the pump drain pipe (454).
  • the above drain pipe (454), the pump chamber (451), and the pump motor (453) may be positioned in a space formed between the first support body (341) and the second support body (345). Therefore, when the second panel body (114) is separated from the first treatment device (100a), the pump chamber (451) and the pump motor (453) may be exposed to the outside of the first treatment device (100a). Meanwhile, considering the durability of the pump motor (453), it is preferable that the pump motor (453) be fixed to the first support body (341) and positioned between the first support body (341) and the second support body (345).
  • the above circulation nozzle (46) may be provided to include a first nozzle (46a) fixed to the connecting body (312) and positioned to the left of a vertical line passing through the center of the tub inlet (311), and a second nozzle (46b) fixed to the connecting body (312) and positioned to the right of the vertical line.
  • the first nozzle (46a) may be fixed to an area located between the highest point of the mounting pipe and a 90 degree counterclockwise point on the circumference of the connecting body (312), and the second nozzle (46b) may be fixed to an area located between the highest point of the mounting pipe and a 90 degree clockwise point on the circumference of the connecting body (512). Since the target of treatment is often located on the bottom surface of the drum body (36) during the washing cycle, if each nozzle (46a, 46b) is provided to spray water toward the bottom surface of the drum body (36) at a point higher than the horizontal line passing through the tub inlet (311), the washing power may be increased.
  • the above circulation path (47) may be provided to include a connector (471) connected to the pump drain pipe (454), a first circulation water supply pipe (476) that guides water flowing into the connector (471) to the first nozzle (46a), and a second circulation water supply pipe (477) that guides water flowing into the connector (471) to the second nozzle (46b).
  • the above connector (471) is a means for setting the injection point of the first nozzle (46a) and the injection point of the second nozzle (46b) to be the same.
  • the above connector (471) may be provided to include a connector body (472) fixed to the second support body (345), a connector path (473) provided inside the connector body (472) and supplied with water through the pump drain pipe (454), a connector first drain pipe (474) that supplies water inside the connector path (473) to the first circulation water supply pipe (476), and a connector second drain pipe (475) that guides water inside the connector path (473) to the second circulation water supply pipe (477).
  • the connector body (472) may be fixed to one side of the second support body (345) via a connector bracket so as to be positioned at the bottom of the tub inlet (311). Since the second support body (345) is connected to the first support body (341) via the damper (346) and the spring (347), when the drum body (36) vibrates, the second support body (345) will vibrate together with the tub body (30). Therefore, it is preferable that at least a portion of the pump drain pipe (454) is provided as a corrugated pipe.
  • a circulation nozzle mounting part may be provided on the connecting body (312).
  • the circulation nozzle mounting portion may be provided to include a mounting pipe penetration hole (316) provided to penetrate the connecting body (312).
  • the first nozzle (46a) may be provided to include a first circulation nozzle body (461) fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the connecting body (512), a first injection path (462) provided inside the first circulation nozzle body (461) to guide water in the direction in which the drum inlet (461) is located, and a first nozzle supply pipe (463) that supplies water to the first injection path (462).
  • the first nozzle supply pipe (463) protrudes from the first circulation nozzle body (461) and is inserted into the mounting pipe penetration hole (316), and the first circulation water supply pipe (476) can be connected to one end of the first nozzle supply pipe (463) exposed to the outside of the connection body (312).
  • a first nozzle fixing hole (465) communicating with the mounting pipe penetration hole (316) may be provided on one side of the first body (461) of the above-mentioned circulation nozzle (the side in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the mounting pipe, the bottom surface of the first body of the circulation nozzle). Accordingly, by fastening the first fastening part (316a, bolt, etc.) to the first nozzle fixing hole (465) through the mounting pipe penetration hole (316), the first body (461) of the above-mentioned circulation nozzle can be fixed to the inner circumferential surface of the above-mentioned connection body (312).
  • the first treatment device (100a) may be provided with a first supply pipe sealer (466) provided on the circumference of the first nozzle supply pipe (463) to close the above-mentioned mounting pipe penetration hole (316).
  • Fig. 9 shows a drawing of the first mounting cover (32).
  • the first mounting cover (32) can be mounted on the front of the front surface (31) of the tub.
  • the above first mounting cover (32) may be separately fixed to the front surface (31) of the tub and designed to have a structure capable of withstanding vibration or external force transmitted from the door (2), or may be provided with a material having greater rigidity or thickness than the front surface (31) of the tub.
  • the first mounting cover (32) may include a first front body (320) that covers the front surface (31) of the tub from the front and has a first inlet communication hole (322) formed therein that communicates with the tub inlet (311), a fixed rib (323) that extends from the outer peripheral surface of the first front body (320) toward the front surface (31) of the tub, an upper opening (324) formed between the upper side of the first front body (320) and the upper side of the front surface (31) of the tub, and a lower opening (325) formed between the lower side of the first front body (320) and the lower side of the front surface (31) of the tub.
  • the above fixed rib (323) can have a combined bending portion (323a) formed in which the extended end is bent in the radial direction of the tub inlet (31).
  • the first mounting cover (32) can be stably mounted to the tub (3a) through contact between the above-mentioned joint bending portion (323a) and the front surface (31) of the tub.
  • An air supply hole (351, 352) which is an inlet for air delivered to the tub (3a) is positioned on the upper surface (324), and the tub air supply port (35a) is connected to the air supply hole (351, 352) so that it can pass through the upper surface (324) and be connected to the air supply path (72) of the second treatment device (1000).
  • a circulation path (47) of the second washing unit (circulation section, 4a) is provided on the lower surface (325) so that the circulation nozzle (46) supplying water to the front surface (31) of the tub may not interfere with the first mounting cover (32).
  • the first mounting cover (32) may be provided with a door lock receiving portion (326) to which a door lock (28) is fixed to secure the door (2) to the tub (3a).
  • the above door lock receiving portion (326) may be formed on the back surface of the first front body (320) and placed between the front surface of the tub (31) and the first mounting cover (32).
  • the fixed rib (323) extending toward the front surface (31) of the tub may not be formed on the one side in the width direction of the first front body (320).
  • the first mounting cover (32) may be formed with a latch penetration hole (282) that opens toward the door so that a door latch (281) to be described later, which is coupled to the door lock (28), passes through it.
  • the first mounting cover (32) may be provided with a hinge fixing part (327) to which a door hinge (27) is mounted so as to rotatably fix the door (2) to open and close the tub inlet (311).
  • the door lock receiving portion (326) may be provided on one side of the width direction of the first front body (320), and the hinge fixing portion (327) may be provided on the other side.
  • the hinge fixing part (327) may be provided in multiple numbers.
  • the first mounting cover (32) may be provided with a hook fastening mounting portion (328) to which a hook fastening portion (292) of an opening unit (29) that fixes the door (2) to the tub (3a) is fixed.
  • the hook fastening portion mounting portion (328) may be positioned on the front side of the first front body (320), and the door lock receiving portion (326) may be formed on the back side of the first front body (320).
  • the door opening/closing unit (O/C) that secures the door (2) including the opening unit (29) and the door lock (28) to the tub (3a) can secure the door (2) to the front and rear of the first mounting cover (32), respectively.
  • the above first mounting cover (32) may be equipped with a mounting detection unit (329) to detect when the door (2) opens and closes the tub inlet (311).
  • the above-mentioned mounting detection unit (329) may be equipped with a pressure sensor, a contact sensor, etc. to detect whether the door (2) is in contact with the tub (3a).
  • the mounting detection unit (329) may be provided on the other side in the width direction of the first front body (320).
  • the mounting detection unit (329) may be provided to detect whether the door (2) comes into contact with the other side of the first front body (320).
  • the door lock receiving portion (326) and the mounting detection portion (329) are provided so as to be positioned adjacent to one side of the first mounting cover (32), so that when the mounting detection portion (329) detects that the door (2) has closed the tub insertion port (311), the door lock (28) can be operated.
  • the above first mounting cover (32) may be provided with a support projection (321) that is provided to protrude toward the door (2).
  • the support protrusion (321) can be accommodated in the support groove (223) provided in the door (2) to limit the movement of the door (2).
  • the support protrusion (321) may be provided on the door (2) to protrude toward the tub (3a), and the support groove (223) may be provided on the tub (3a) to receive the support protrusion (321).
  • Figure 10 illustrates a second mounting cover (33) arranged to cover the front of the first mounting cover (32) and provided to come into contact with the door (2).
  • the second mounting cover (33) may cover the front of the first front body (320) of the first mounting cover (32) and include a second front body (330) in which the first inlet communication hole (322) and the second inlet communication hole (334) communicating with the tub inlet (311) are formed.
  • the second front body (330) may include a cover perimeter (311) that is at least partially exposed to the outside of the first cabinet (1) through the panel penetration hole (111) and comes into contact with the door (2), and a cover wing (332) that extends in the radial direction of the cover perimeter (331) and whose forward movement is restricted by the first front panel (11).
  • the second mounting cover (33) may be provided with a support projection through-hole (333) that opens toward the door (2) so that the support projection (321) can be accommodated in the support groove (223) of the door (2).
  • the second mounting cover (33) may be provided with a latch penetration hole (282) through which the door latch (281) of the door lock (28) can pass so that the door latch (281) can be coupled to the door lock (28) accommodated on the back surface of the first mounting cover (32).
  • the second mounting cover (33) may be provided with a hook penetration hole (293) through which the hook (291) of the opening unit (29) passes so that it can be connected to the hook fastening portion (292) provided on the first mounting cover (32).
  • the above cover circumference (331) may include a door fixing surface (3312) that comes into contact with the door (2) to seal the tub inlet (311), a cover bending surface (3311) that extends from the inner surface of the door fixing surface (3312) toward the tub inlet (311), a door circumference surface (3313) that extends from the outer surface of the door fixing surface (3312) in the radial direction of the second inlet communication hole (334), and a cover slant surface (3314) that extends rearward in the radial direction of the second inlet communication hole (334) along the outer surface of the door circumference surface (3313).
  • the cover circumference (331) may be provided with a hinge body (270) that secures the door hinge (27) to the tub (3a).
  • the hinge body (270) may be positioned so as to be exposed on the front of the second mounting cover (33) and may be secured to the hinge fixing part (327) of the first mounting cover (32) and the second mounting cover (33).
  • the above door hinge (27) may include a hinge arm (271) extending from the hinge body (270) toward the door (2), and a hinge axis (272) fixed to the door (2).
  • the above-mentioned support protrusion penetration hole (333), the above-mentioned hook penetration hole (293), and the above-mentioned latch penetration hole (282) are provided on the cover circumference (331) so that the door (2) can be fixed to close the above-mentioned tub inlet (311).
  • the support projection penetration hole (333) and the hook penetration hole (293) are formed on the door fixing surface (3312) so that the door (2) can be completely attached to the door fixing surface (3312).
  • the above latch penetration hole (282) is formed in the door circumference (3313) to improve the freedom of the module size of the door lock (28), and the door (2) can be fixed to the tub (3a) from the outside of the door fixing surface (3312) to improve the reliability of the closing of the door (2).
  • the extended end of the cover bending surface (3311) may be provided to form an opening larger than the tub inlet (311) so as not to interfere with the tub inlet (311). Accordingly, as described below, the sealing between the tub inlet (311) and the door (2) alone can ensure the watertightness of the tub (3a).
  • the above cover slope (3314) extends so as to be inclined backward from the outer surface of the door circumference (3313), so that damage can be minimized when the second mounting cover (33) collides with the first front panel (11) due to the operation of the tub (3a).
  • the second mounting cover (33) is provided with a door rotation part (335) to avoid interference with the door (2) when the door (2) rotates by the door hinge (27), thereby preventing damage to the second mounting cover (33) or the door (2) and improving the user's sensation when opening and closing the door (2).
  • Figure 11 illustrates the first mounting cover (32) mounted on the front surface (31) of the tub.
  • the front surface (31) of the above tub can be formed with a curling portion (313) that is roundly bent outward along the edge of the above tub inlet (311).
  • the above curling portion (313) is formed by a process of rolling the edge of the tub inlet (311) outward during injection molding of the tub (3a), thereby reinforcing the strength of the tub (3a).
  • the above tub inlet (311) is formed at a point spaced forward from the front of the tub body (30), and the tub front surface (31) may include a connecting body (312) provided to connect the tub inlet (311) from the front of the tub body (30).
  • the front surface (31) of the above tub may shield the front of the tub body (30) except for the tub inlet (311) and may include a connecting body (312) extending along the perimeter of the tub inlet (311).
  • the connecting body (312) is provided with a tub inlet (311) communicating with the inside of the drum (3b) on the front surface (31) of the tub, and a shape that surrounds the tub inlet (311) so that it can protrude from the front surface (31) of the tub toward the cabinet penetration hole (111).
  • the above connecting body (312) is provided as a cylinder protruding from the front surface (31) of the tub toward the first front panel (11), and the tub inlet (311) is provided as a hole penetrating the front surface (31) of the tub, but may be provided so as to be located inside the connecting body (312).
  • the above curling portion (313) can be formed to be bent in the radial direction of the tub inlet (311) at the protruding end of the connecting body (312).
  • the first inlet communication hole (322) formed in the center of the first front body (320) of the first mounting cover (32) may be provided so as not to interfere with the curling part (313).
  • the first inlet communication hole (322) may be provided to surround the outer surface of the connecting body (312) and may be positioned rearward of the front end of the connecting body (312), or may be provided on the outer side of the outer surface of the curling portion (313).
  • the circulation water supply pipe (476, 477) is provided to be received in the space described above, so that water can be stably supplied.
  • the circulating water supply pipe (476, 477) may be positioned so as to be spaced apart from the door lock (28). Accordingly, it is possible to minimize mechanical failures and safety accidents that may occur due to water leakage through the circulating water supply pipe (476, 477) of the door lock (28), which may be driven by a motor or the like.
  • the door lock (28) is accommodated in close contact with the back surface of the first front body (320), and the circulating water supply pipe (476, 477) is arranged relatively rearwardly in the connecting body (312) so that a distance between the two components can be guaranteed. Accordingly, the extended length of the fixed rib (323) can be set in consideration of the distance between the two components.
  • the above-mentioned support protrusion (321) is positioned on the upper or lower side of the first front body (320) based on the center of the first input communication hole (322), the hinge fixing part (327) is provided on one side in the width direction based on the center of the first input communication hole (322), and the door opening/closing part (O/C) can be provided on the other side opposite the one side.
  • the hinge fixing part (327) may be provided in multiple units on one side in the width direction based on the center of the first inlet communication hole (322) and may be arranged in a vertical line.
  • the door opening/closing part (O/C) may be provided on the other side opposite to the one side where the hinge fixing part (327) is formed, so that the hook fastening part (292) is installed on the other side of the first front body (320), and the door lock (28) may be arranged relatively lower on the first front body (320) based on the hook fastening part (292).
  • At least one of the support protrusions (321) may be placed between the hinge fixing part (372) positioned relatively higher and the hook fastening part (292), and at least one may be placed between the hinge fixing part (327) positioned relatively lower and the door lock (28).
  • Figure 12 shows the door mounting part (T/D) fixed to the front surface (31) of the tub.
  • the above door mounting part (T/D) includes the first mounting cover (32) that is fixed to the front surface (31) of the tub and surrounds the connecting body (312), and the second mounting cover (33) that is fixed to the first mounting cover (32) and on which the door hinge (27) is mounted, and the second mounting cover (33) can be positioned at the frontmost position among the above configurations.
  • the front part of the second front body (330) of the second mounting cover (33) may be positioned forward of the front end of the connecting body (312). Accordingly, the cover bending surface (3311) may extend from the inner peripheral surface of the front part of the second front body (330) toward the connecting body (312).
  • the extended end of the above cover bending surface (3311) may be provided so as not to interfere with the curling portion (313).
  • the extended end of the cover bending surface (3311) may be provided to wrap around the perimeter of the extended body (312), and the second inlet communication hole (322) formed by the cover bending surface (3311) may be provided to be spaced apart in the radial direction of the curling portion (313).
  • the configuration for preventing leakage of water stored in the tub (3a), such as the sealing body (25) described later, only needs to shield the gap between the curling part (313) and the door (2) without having to consider other joints, so that the reliability of leakage prevention can be improved and the structure can be simplified.
  • the second mounting cover (33) covers the exposed surface of the first mounting cover (32) so that the first mounting cover (32) is not exposed to the outside of the cabinet (1), thereby improving the sense of unity of the clothing treatment device (100a).
  • the cover slope (3314) prevents the outer surface of the first mounting cover (32) from being exposed, the door fixing surface (3312) and the door perimeter surface (3313) prevent the front part of the first front body (320) from being exposed, the cover slope (3314) prevents the fixing rib (323) from being exposed, and the cover bending surface (3311) prevents the perimeter of the first inlet communication hole (322) from being exposed.
  • the above-mentioned support protrusion (321) is positioned to penetrate the upper or lower side of the second front body (330) based on the center of the second inlet communication hole (334), the door hinge (27) is provided on one side in the width direction based on the center of the second inlet communication hole (334), and the door opening/closing part (O/C) can be provided on the other side opposite the one side.
  • the door hinge (27) may be provided in multiple numbers on one side in the width direction based on the center of the first inlet communication hole (322), and may include a first hinge (27a) on the upper side and a second hinge (27b) on the lower side.
  • the door opening/closing part (O/C) may be provided on the other side opposite to the one side where the door hinge (27) is formed, so that the hook through-hole (293) is installed on the other side of the second front body (330), and the latch through-hole (282) may be arranged relatively lower on the second front body (330) based on the hook through-hole (293).
  • At least one of the support protrusions (321) may be placed between the first hinge (27a) positioned relatively higher and the hook penetration hole (293), and at least one may be placed between the second hinge (27b) positioned relatively lower and the latch penetration hole (282).
  • the tub (3a) stores water, and the door (2) needs to be prevented from being unintentionally detached from the tub (3a) due to the injection unit (4a, 4b) provided in the connecting body (312). Accordingly, the door (2) is sequentially secured to the tub (3a) at at least six points by the second hinge (27b), the support protrusion (321), the door lock (28), and the opening unit (29) based on the first hinge (27a), so that the door (2) is stably secured to the tub (3a), and unintentional detachment of the door (2) can be prevented.
  • the above-mentioned support protrusion (321) may be provided on the door fixing surface (3312) to fix the door (2), and the contact sensor (329) may also be provided on the door fixing surface (3312) that comes into contact with the door (2).
  • the above opening unit (29) and the door lock (28) can be provided with one on the door fixing surface (3312) and the other on the door perimeter surface (3313) to secure the door (2) to the tub (3a).
  • the door lock (28) operates to fix the door (2) to the tub (3a).
  • Figure 13 illustrates a door (2) that is rotatably provided on the tub (3a) to open and close the tub inlet (311).
  • a door bracket to which the door hinge (27) is coupled is formed in the door (2) above, and the hinge axis (272) is inserted so that it can be rotatably installed in the tub (3a).
  • the door (2) above has a hinge through-hole (221) formed therein into which the hinge arm (271) in which the hinge axis (272) is formed is inserted, and an interference prevention groove (222) may be provided around the hinge through-hole (221) so that the hinge body (270) from which the hinge arm (271) protrudes does not interfere with the door (2) when the door (2) is closely attached to shield the tub inlet (311).
  • the shape of the door rotation part (355) can be set so that a portion of the outer surface of the door (2) does not interfere with the second mounting cover (33).
  • the above door (2) may be equipped with a door frame (20) that maintains the shape of the door (2), including an inner frame (22) facing the tub inlet (311) and an outer frame (21) provided on one side of the inner frame (22) to be described later and provided on the outside of the cabinet (1).
  • the above door (2) may be provided with a support groove (223) that accommodates the support projection (321) provided in the above tub (3a).
  • the above support groove (223) is provided in the inner frame (22) and may be provided in the shape of a groove that is concavely recessed in the direction of the outer frame (21).
  • the above door (2) is provided with a hook (291) that protrudes toward the tub (3a) and can be connected to the door mounting part (T/D).
  • the above door (2) is provided with a door latch (281) that protrudes toward the tub (3a) and is fixed to the door lock (28) so that the door (2) can be fixed so that it does not come off from the tub (3a) unintentionally.
  • the above door (2) may be provided with a handle (228) that is gripped by the user to assist in opening and closing the door (2).
  • One side of the inner frame (22) facing the tub (3a) may include a frame contact surface (225) that comes into contact with the tub (3a) and a frame peripheral surface (226) that extends along the perimeter of the frame contact surface (225) and is provided with the handle (228).
  • the support groove (223) may be positioned at the upper or lower side with respect to the center of the frame penetration hole (20a).
  • the door hinge (27) is provided at one side in the width direction with respect to the center of the frame penetration hole (20a), and the other side opposite to the one side may be fixed to the tub (3a) by the door opening/closing part (O/C).
  • the support groove (223), the hook (291), and the sensor detection unit (229) detected by the mounting detection unit (329) may be provided on the frame contact surface (225).
  • the above frame circumference surface (226) may be provided to extend radially from the outer surface of the frame contact surface (225) so as to be inclined toward the outside of the cabinet (1). Accordingly, the handle (228) is provided on the frame circumference surface (226) so as to be spaced apart from the tub (3a) by a certain distance or more, so that the user can conveniently open the door (2) by inserting his/her hand into the gap between the door (2) and the tub (3a).
  • the above handle (228) may be provided so that it is concavely recessed toward the outside of the cabinet (1) in the frame circumference (226) so that the user can easily grasp it, and the surface may be processed to be rough to prevent slipping.
  • the frame circumference surface (226) may be provided with a door latch forming portion (227) on which the door latch (281) is formed.
  • the door latch forming portion (227) may be provided to protrude from the frame circumference surface (226) toward the tub (3a) and may be provided to come into contact with the door circumference surface (3313).
  • One of the door (2) and the tub (3a) is provided with the support projection (321) that is provided to protrude toward the other, and the other is provided with a support groove (223) in which the support projection is received, and when the door opening/closing part (O/C) couples the door (2) to the tub (3a), the support projection (321) can be received in the support groove (223) to restrict movement of the door (2).
  • the above-mentioned support protrusion (321) can be fixed to the first mounting cover (32) so as to penetrate the second mounting cover (33).
  • the above door (2) rotates to open and close the tub inlet (311) by the door hinge (27) provided with the hinge axis (272) in the height direction of the cabinet (1), and the support protrusion (321) can be arranged to limit movement of at least one of the upper and lower sides of the door (2) based on the door hinge (27).
  • the door hinge (27) may be coupled to one side of the door (2) in the width direction, and the door opening/closing part (O/C) may be arranged to secure the other side of the door (2) in the width direction to the tub (3a).
  • the support protrusion (321) may be provided in the section between the upper part and the lower part of the door opening/closing part (O/C) and the door hinge (27).
  • the above door lock (28) can be placed on either the upper or lower portion of the opening unit (29), and FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate that the door lock (28) is placed on the lower portion of the opening unit (29).
  • the above door hinge (27) is provided in multiple pieces and includes a first hinge (27a) and a second hinge (27b) arranged below the first hinge (27a), the door lock (28) is arranged below the opening unit (29), and the support protrusion (321) is provided in multiple pieces, at least one of which is arranged between the first hinge (27a) and the opening unit (29), and one of the remaining ones can be arranged between the second hinge (27b) and the door lock (28).
  • the door (2) is always fixed to the tub (3a) on one side by the first hinge (27a) and the second hinge (27b), and when the door (2) blocks the tub inlet (311), the other side is coupled to the tub (3a) by the opening unit (29), and when the other side is coupled by the opening unit (29), the lower side of the opening unit can be fixed by the door lock (28).
  • the support protrusion (321) can be inserted into the support groove (223) so that the upper and lower sides of the door (2) can be fixed to the tub (3a). Accordingly, since the door (2) is fixed to the tub (3a) at at least six points along the perimeter of the door (2), the reliability of closing the tub inlet (311) of the door (2) can be guaranteed.
  • Figure 14 illustrates the support protrusion (321) inserted into the support groove (223).
  • the above-mentioned support protrusion (321) may include a joining portion (3212) that is joined with a joining member (3211) that joins the above-mentioned support protrusion (321) to the above-mentioned first mounting cover (32), a pillar portion (3213) that extends forward from the joining portion (3212) and is at least partially accommodated in the above-mentioned support groove (223), and a through hole (3214) that is formed to penetrate the joining portion (3212) and the pillar portion (3213).
  • the fastening member (3211) is inserted into the through hole (3214) of the supporting protrusion (321), and the inserted fastening member (3211) is fixed so as to penetrate the first mounting cover (32), and the pillar part is provided so as to penetrate the second mounting cover (33) so as to be inserted into the door (2).
  • the above fastening member (3211) is fastened to the first mounting cover (32) by penetrating the through hole (3214) and can be accommodated at least in part in the pillar part (3213).
  • the fastening member (311) is provided in the form of a nail or the like, the head of the nail can be provided to be fixed to the pillar part (3213).
  • the above support groove (223) includes a support groove bottom surface (2231) facing the protruding end of the support protrusion (321), and a support groove peripheral surface (2232) extending along the circumference of the support groove bottom surface (2231) to form a space in which the support protrusion (223) is received.
  • the support groove peripheral surface (2232) may be provided in a shape that contacts one end of the support protrusion (321).
  • the support protrusion (321) may include a contact end (3215) that contacts the support groove peripheral surface (2232).
  • the cross-sectional area formed by the support groove peripheral surface (2232) of the support groove (223) is set to be larger than the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the extension direction of the pillar portion (3213), and the support protrusion (321) may be provided so that it does not interfere with the support groove (223) when the door (2) is not completely coupled to the tub (3a).
  • the contact end (3215) of the support protrusion (321) may be in one direction where the door hinge (27) is formed.
  • the support groove (223) may be provided in an oval shape with the long axis from the one side to the other side, and the pillar part (3213) may be provided in a circular shape. Accordingly, the contact end (3215) may be provided to be located at the vertex of the long axis. In this case, when the door (2) shields the tub inlet (311) without the rotation of the door (2) being hindered by interference between the support protrusion (321) and the support groove (223), the closing force may be improved due to the contact of the contact end (3215).
  • the support protrusion (321) can suppress the vibration of the door (2) in the circumferential and radial directions.
  • the support protrusion (321) when the support protrusion (321) is inserted into the support groove (223), it rubs against the inner surface of the support groove (223), thereby suppressing the vibration of the door (2) in the front-back direction.
  • the contact end (3215) of the support protrusion (321) is provided in a direction toward the center of the tub inlet (311), so that the suppression of radial vibration of the door (2) can be increased.
  • Figure 16 shows an exploded view of the door (2).
  • the above door (2) may include the door frame (20) which is provided to be larger than the area of the tub inlet (311) and includes the outer frame (21) exposed to the outside of the cabinet (1) and the inner frame (22) which is coupled to the outer frame (21) and opens and closes the tub inlet (311).
  • the above door (2) can rotate in the direction of opening and closing the tub inlet (311) by the door hinge (27) fixed to the door frame (20).
  • the above door frame (20) may include a frame penetration hole (20a) that penetrates the center and exposes the inside of the tub inlet (311).
  • the above door (2) may be fixed to the door frame (20) and may include the second window (23b) that shields the frame penetration hole (20a) and allows light to pass through.
  • the second window (23b) is provided with an insertion body (231) that protrudes toward the tub inlet (311), so that when the door (2) blocks the tub inlet (311), at least a portion of the body can be inserted into the tub (3a) to limit forward movement of clothing accommodated in the drum (3b).
  • the above door (2) is positioned in front of the outer frame (21) to shield the space formed by the front of the second window (23b) and may include a first window (23a) through which light can pass.
  • the above door (2) may include a frame joining part (26) that is joined to the outer surface of the outer frame (21), the inner frame (22), and the first window (23a) to join the outer frame (21), the inner frame (22), and the first window (23a).
  • the above frame joint (26) may be provided in a ring shape and may be provided so as to accommodate the outer surface of the outer frame (21), the inner frame (22), and the first window (23a).
  • the above frame joint (26) is provided to surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the door (2), and one end is fixed to the door frame (20) and the other end is positioned in front of the first window (23a) to prevent each component from being detached.
  • the above door (2) may include a sealing portion (25) installed on the inner surface of the inner frame (22) and provided so as to be in close contact with the inner surface of the tub inlet (311) to prevent water and clothing from leaking out of the tub inlet (311).
  • the sealing portion (25) may be provided in a shape corresponding to the tub inlet (311).
  • the inner frame (22) may include a window joining rib (frame protrusion, 224) that protrudes toward the tub inlet (311) to secure the second window (23b).
  • the sealing portion (25) may be provided with an elastic material that is secured to the window joining rib (224).
  • Fig. 17 shows a side cross-sectional view of the door (2).
  • the above door (2) can be arranged in the order of the first window (23a), the outer frame (21), the inner frame (22), and the second window (23b) based on the side cross-section.
  • the above frame joint (26) may be provided to surround the outer surface of the outer frame (21), the inner frame (22), and the first window (23a).
  • the above frame joint (26) may be provided to surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the door (2).
  • the frame peripheral surface (226) of the inner frame (22) may be provided to extend radially from the outer surface of the frame contact surface (225) so as to be inclined toward the outside of the cabinet (1).
  • one end of the frame connecting portion (26) is fixed to the extended end of the frame perimeter (226) and is provided to surround the outer surface of the door frame (20), and the other end can be bent in front of the first window (23a) toward the center of the first window (23a).
  • the outer frame (21) above is provided with a window mounting portion (211) on which the first window (23a) is mounted, and the first window (23a) can be mounted with the window mounting portion (211).
  • a window coupling rib (224) is formed that extends a predetermined distance from the tub inlet (311) and has an extended end bent toward the center of the frame penetration hole (20a), so that the second window (23b) can be fixed to the door frame (20).
  • the above sealing portion (25) is provided on the rear surface of the window fixing rib (frame protrusion, 224) to prevent water leakage between the tub inlet (311) and the door (2).
  • FIG. 18 illustrates a state in which the frame joint (26) is joined to surround the outer surface of the door frame (20) and the first window (23a), and
  • FIG. 19 illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the door (20) showing the point at which the frame joint (26) is joined.
  • the above frame joint (26) may include a fixing projection (261) protruding toward the outer surface of the door frame (20).
  • the above door frame (20) has a guide groove (20b) that guides the fixing projection (261) so that the frame joint (26) is inserted from the front to the rear of the door frame (20).
  • the fixed projection (261) moved along the above guide groove (20b) may include a limiting groove (20c) that guides the fixed projection (261) to rotate in one direction by a certain angle and restricts the movement of the fixed projection (261).
  • the frame joint (26) can be fixed to the door frame (20) through a separate fastening member.
  • the above frame joint (26) may be provided with a fixing projection (261) fixed to the door frame (20) at one end, and a limiting rib (263) positioned in front of the first window (23a) at the other end.
  • the movement restriction surface (20d) which is the rear surface of the restriction groove (20c) forming the above restriction groove (20c), can extend in the radial direction of the door frame (20) to restrict the rearward movement of the frame joint part (26).
  • the extended length of the above movement restriction surface (20d) may be provided to be longer than the protruding length of the above fixed projection (261).
  • the rear surface of the above-mentioned limiting groove (20c) is provided at the rear end of the outer surface of the inner frame (22) to stably protect the outer surface of the inner frame (22) and prevent detachment of the frame joint (26).
  • the window mounting portion (211) formed on the front of the outer frame (21) may be provided with a window mounting rib (211a) that is provided to surround the perimeter of the first window (23a).
  • the frame joint part (26) can be inserted from the front to the rear of the door frame (20) while the inner frame (22) and the outer frame (21) are connected.
  • the frame-joining portion (26) When the fixing projection (261) of the frame-joining portion (26) is inserted into the door frame (20) along the guide groove (20b), the frame-joining portion (26) can be rotated in one direction to be seated in the limiting groove (20c). Accordingly, the movement of the fixing projection (261) can be restricted forwardly by the front surface of the limiting groove (20c), and backwardly by the movement restriction surface (20d).
  • the above-mentioned fixed projection (261) is formed at one end of the frame joint (26) and fixed to the inner frame (22), and the limiting rib (263) is formed at the other end and extends along the outer surface of the outer frame (21) and the window mounting rib (211a), so that the first window (23a) can be prevented from being detached.
  • the above-mentioned limit rib (263) may be provided in a rib shape that is bent and extended toward the center of the first window (23a).
  • the above first window (23a) can be fixed by being forcibly fitted between the window mounting portion (211) and the frame joint portion (26) of the outer frame (21), and can be fixed to the window mounting portion (211) and the window mounting rib (211a) with a separate adhesive or a fastening member such as a bolt.
  • the frame coupling part (26) can be coupled to the door frame (20) when the first window (23a) is attached to the door frame (20), and when the first window (23a) is not attached to the door frame (20), the frame coupling part (26) can be coupled to the door frame (20) and thereafter, the first window (23a) can be fixed by the door frame (20) and the frame coupling part (26).
  • the outer surface of the outer frame (21) is not exposed to the outside by the frame joint (26), so that the sense of unity of the door (2) can be improved.
  • the above door frame (20) and the frame joint (26) may be provided with different materials. If the frame joint (26) is provided with an elastic material, the first window (23a) can be easily combined and separated later, and the door (2) can be easily protected from external impact.
  • the above frame joint (26) may be provided with a hinge groove (262) to avoid interference with the door hinge (27).
  • the above hinge home (262) may be provided as a home that is deleted so as not to interfere with the door hinge (27) when the door (2) rotates to open and close the tub inlet (311).
  • the hinge groove (262) may be provided as a groove that is recessed in a direction away from the door hinge (27) so as not to interfere with the door hinge (27) when the door (2) is rotated.
  • the area surrounding the hinge home (262) is provided with reinforcing material so that when an external force is applied beyond the opening angle of the door (2), movement beyond the opening angle can be restricted, and when the door is opened beyond the opening angle, breakage of the frame joint (26) can be prevented.
  • the above fixing projections (261) are provided in multiple numbers along the perimeter of the frame joint part (26) so that the frame joint part (26) can be stably fixed.
  • the above hinge grooves (262) are provided in multiple numbers to avoid interference with the door hinges (27) provided in multiple numbers, and the fixing projections (261) are provided to be fixed between the multiple hinge grooves (262) so as to reinforce fixation at points where collision with the tub (3a) is likely when the door (2) rotates.
  • At least a portion of the above frame joint (26) may be positioned forward of the first front panel (11).
  • Fig. 20 shows a part of a side cross-sectional view of the door (20) to which the sealing part (25) is combined
  • Fig. 21 shows a view in which the sealing part (25) seals the gap between the two components when the door (2) blocks the tub inlet (311).
  • the sealing part (25) will be described based on this.
  • the front surface (31a) of the tub includes the curling portion (313) that is roundly bent outward along the edge of the tub inlet (311), and the sealing portion (25) can be pressed by the curling portion (25) to connect the door (2) and the tub inlet (311) when the door (2) closes the tub inlet (311).
  • the first inlet communication hole (322) formed in the center of the first front body (320) of the first mounting cover (32) may be provided so as not to interfere with the curling portion (313).
  • the first inlet communication hole (322) may be provided to surround the outer surface of the connecting body (312) and may be positioned rearward of the front end of the connecting body (312), or may be provided on the outer side of the outer surface of the curling portion (313).
  • the extended end of the cover bending surface (3311) of the second mounting cover (33) may be provided to form an opening larger than the tub inlet (311) so as not to interfere with the tub inlet (311). Accordingly, the sealing between the tub inlet (311) and the door (2) alone can ensure the sealing of the tub (3a).
  • the above door (2) may include the second window (inner window, 23b) provided on the door frame (20) to shield the frame penetration hole (20a) of the door frame (20) and facing the tub inlet (311).
  • the second window (23b) may be provided to be inserted into the tub inlet (311) by a predetermined distance, and the sealing portion (25) may be provided to seal between the second window (23b) and the tub inlet (311).
  • the above sealing portion (25) may include a joining body (251) joined to the door (2), a contact body (253) extending in the radial direction of the tub inlet (311) and having one side pressed by the curling portion (313), and a main body (255) extending from the joining body (251) and fixing one end of the contact body (253).
  • the above contact body (253) may include a first contact body (253a) that extends from the main body (255) with one end fixed thereto and a second contact body (253b) that extends from an end of the first contact body (253a) so as to be inclined in a direction away from the curling portion (313).
  • the extended end of the second contact body (253b) is provided as a free end, so that when the door (2) closes the tub inlet (311), the second contact body (253b) is pressed by the curling portion (313) and at least a portion of the first contact body (253a) can be accommodated in the tub inlet (311). Accordingly, the point at which the first contact body (253a) is fixed by the main body (255) can be located inside the tub inlet (311).
  • the above contact body (253) is made of an elastic material, and the second contact body (253b) is extended obliquely in a direction away from the tub inlet (311) and is pressed against the curling portion (311) as if sliding and tilted forward, and the first contact body (253a) is naturally moved as if pushed backward and is partially inserted into the tub inlet (311), so that the sealing property of the tub inlet (311) can be improved.
  • the second contact body (253b) may be extended forward to form a predetermined angle (A) based on the radial direction of the tub inlet (311).
  • the predetermined angle (A) may be formed to be approximately 20°-60°, but is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient if it is tilted forward.
  • the above main body (255) may include a fixed end portion (255a) that extends toward the tub body (30) and to which one end of the contact body (253) is fixed, and a support slope portion (255b) that supports the contact body (253) pressed by the curling portion (313).
  • the above fixed end (255a) may be provided so that at least a portion thereof is positioned inside the tub inlet (311) when the door (2) closes the tub inlet (311).
  • the closed cross-section formed by the fixed end (255a) of the main body (255) may be made smaller than the cross-sectional area of the tub inlet (311). Accordingly, when the door (2) blocks the tub inlet (311), the first contact body (253a) can be easily partially inserted into the tub inlet (311).
  • the above-mentioned support slope (255b) can be formed to be inclined forward at an angle greater than a predetermined angle (A) based on the radial direction of the tub inlet (311). Accordingly, the degree to which the second contact body (253b) is pressed against the curling portion (313) and tilted forward can be limited. Accordingly, the second contact body (253b) is excessively pressed by the curling portion (313), and the first contact body (253a) is excessively moved toward the tub inlet (311), thereby preventing the release of the close contact between the curling portion (313) and the second contact body (253b).
  • a clothing treatment device characterized in that the above-mentioned joining body (251) includes a first joining body (251a) interposed between the door frame (20) and the second window (23b), a second joining body (251b) connected to the first joining body (251a) to form a groove that accommodates a portion of the door frame (20) and is connected to the support slope (255b).
  • the coupling body (251) can be fixed by force fitting between the door frame (20) and the second window (23b).
  • the outer surface of the second window (23b) may be provided with a frame insertion protrusion (232) that extends radially and is inserted into the door frame (20) to fix the second window (23b) to the door frame (20).
  • the first coupling body (251a) may be fitted into the frame insertion protrusion (232) and the window coupling rib (224).
  • the above-mentioned joining body (251) can be fixed by being bolted to the door (2).
  • the second joining body (251b) is provided with a joining portion (251c) to which the bolt can be fastened, and the bolt is fastened so as to penetrate the second joining body (251b) and the window joining rib (224) through the joining portion (251c) so as to fix the sealing portion (25) to the door frame (2).
  • the first coupling body (251a) is fitted into the frame insertion protrusion (232) and the window coupling rib (224), and then the bolt can be fastened so that it penetrates the second coupling body (251b) and the window coupling rib (224) through the fastening portion (251c).
  • the above sealing portion (25) is made of an elastic material and may have a hollow portion (255c) provided inside.
  • the hollow portion (255c) can effectively resist the vibration.
  • the above hollow portion (255c) may be provided at the lower portion of the support slope (255b) to which external force is easily transmitted, the central portion of the main body (255), and the lower portion of the window coupling rib (224).
  • Fig. 22 illustrates the door (2) being fixed to the tub (3a) by the door lock (28), and Fig. 23 illustrates the structure of the internal electrical components of the door lock (28).
  • the above door lock (28) may be provided with a door latch (281) that is provided on the door (2) and protrudes toward the tub (3a), a receiving body (283) that is provided on the tub (3a) and accommodates the door latch (281), a rotating plate (286) that is rotatably accommodated within the receiving body (283) and comes into contact with the door latch (281), and a gear motor (not shown) that rotates the rotating plate (286) in one direction.
  • the above-mentioned receiving body (283) is fixed to the first mounting cover (32) and may be provided with a receiving body through-hole (283a) communicating with the latch through-hole (282).
  • the above door (2) is rotated in a direction that shields the tub inlet (311) so that the door latch (281) can be inserted into the receiving body (283) through the receiving body penetration hole (283a).
  • the above-mentioned receiving body (283) may be provided with the rotating plate (286) that can be rotated by the gear motor, and may be provided with a receiving groove (289) through which the door latch (281) inserted into the inside of the receiving body (283) can pass.
  • the above door latch (281) may include a first end (2811) extending toward the tub (3a), and a second end (2812) that is bent at a predetermined angle from an end of the first end and comes into contact with the guide portion.
  • the door (2) may be rotated to cover the tub inlet (311), so that the door latch (281) is inserted into the receiving groove (289) of the rotary plate (286), and when the rotary plate (286) is rotated, it may be provided so as to come into contact with the second stage (2812) on the rear surface of the rotary plate (286).
  • the driving worm (286a) when the driving worm (286a) is rotated by the gear motor, the worm wheel (286b) arranged along the circumference of the rotary plate (286) can be rotated.
  • the worm wheel (286b) and the rotary plate (286) can be provided to be connected and driven.
  • a gear wheel (286c) provided to mesh with the rotary plate (286) can be provided to induce the rotary plate (286) to rotate in one direction. Therefore, the rotary plate (286) can be rotated in one direction due to the driving of the gear motor.
  • the turntable (286) can be rotated in one direction by a driving means such as a motor.
  • the above-mentioned receiving body (283) may be provided with a drainage structure (285) for draining water that has penetrated into the receiving body (283) through the receiving body penetration hole (283a), etc.
  • the drainage structure (285) may be provided at the lower portion of the receiving body (283) so that it can be easily collected by gravity, and may be provided at a position spaced apart from the gear motor.
  • the above-mentioned receiving body (283) may further include an installation body (284) that is provided to shield the internal electrical components from the outside and to be fixed to the first mounting cover (32).
  • the above-mentioned receiving body (283) may be provided to be spaced apart from the injection unit (4a, 4b) to prevent safety accidents due to water leakage to the gear motor and corrosion of internal electrical components.
  • the door lock (28) is installed adjacent to the first mounting cover (32) on the outer surface of the connecting body (312), and the circulation path (47) is arranged adjacent to the front surface (31) of the tub on the outer surface of the connecting body (312), so that interference between the structures described above can be minimized.
  • Figure 24 illustrates the rear surface of the rotary plate (286) that comes into contact with the second stage (2812) of the door latch (281).
  • the above-mentioned turntable (286) may include the receiving groove (289) and a guide portion (L/G) that extends along the circumference of the above-mentioned turntable (286) from one end of the receiving groove (289) to the other end and comes into contact with the door latch (281).
  • the above guide member (L/G) may include an inclined surface (287) provided with an incline that applies pressure to the door latch (281) to press the door (2) toward the rear of the tub (3a).
  • the door latch (281) inserted into the above-mentioned inclined surface (287) and the above-mentioned receiving groove (289) may be provided only with an incline that is guided toward the rear side of the above-mentioned tub (3a).
  • the door latch (281) can be moved in a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the rotation plate (286) by the rotation of the rotation plate (286).
  • the above guide member (L/G) may include a mounting surface (288) that applies pressure to the door latch (281) so that the displacement of the door latch (281) moved along the inclined surface (287) is maintained.
  • the above-described turntable (286) can be rotated repeatedly in a first section (287b) in which it rotates less than a first rotation angle (287a) from a reference point where the inclined surface (287) begins and the settling surface (288) begins, a second section (288b) in which it rotates more than the first rotation angle (287a) in which it rotates less than a second rotation angle (288a) in which it ends at the settling surface (288) and the receiving groove (289) begins, and a third section (289b) in which it rotates more than the second rotation angle (288a) in which it ends at the receiving groove (289) and the reference point begins.
  • the above door (2) is fixed to the tub (3a) when the turntable (286) is rotated and the door latch (281) is positioned in the first section (287b) and the second section (288b), and can be separated from the tub (3a) when the turntable (286) is rotated and the door latch (281) is positioned in the third section (289b).
  • the mounting surface (288) is provided to be parallel to the rotation axis of the rotation plate (286), so that the displacement of the door latch (281) can be maintained.
  • the door latch (281) that has been freed from interference with the above-mentioned mounting surface (288) is separated in a state where the rotating plate (286) applies the greatest external force to the door latch (281), and a slight vibration or sound is generated in the door (2) due to the difference in displacement, allowing the user to intuitively sense that the door lock (28) has been released.
  • the above first rotation angle (287a) can be provided as the largest among the second rotation angle (288a) and the third rotation angle (289a).
  • the inclination of the inclined surface (287) becomes relatively lower compared to the reference distance by which the door latch (281) must move toward the rear of the tub (3a) in order to secure the door (2) to the tub (3a) with a reliability higher than the reference value, so that the load torque applied to the gear motor can be lowered.
  • the first rotation angle (287a) may be equal to or greater than the sum of the second rotation angle (288a) and the third rotation angle (289a). Accordingly, the upper limit of the inclination of the inclined surface (287) is limited, so that the load torque applied to the gear motor can be easily controlled.
  • the gear motor can be operated by the first control unit (19). When the door (2) is fixed to the tub (3a) by the opening unit (29), the gear motor can rotate the turntable (286) until the door latch (281) is positioned in the second section (288b) of the turntable (286).
  • the above door (2) rotates to open and close the tub inlet (311) by the door hinge (27) provided with the hinge axis (272) in the height direction of the cabinet (1), the door hinge (311) is coupled to one side in the width direction of the door (2), and the door lock (28) can be provided on the other side in the width direction of the door (2).
  • the opening unit (29) can be provided on one side in the width direction of the door (2) provided with the door lock (28), and the door lock (28) can be controlled to operate when one side of the door (2) comes into contact with the tub (3a).
  • the door hinge (27) may be fixed to one side of the door (2) in the width direction to rotatably fix the door (2) to the tub (3a), and the mounting detection unit (329) may be provided on the other side of the door (2) in the width direction to detect that the other side of the door (2) in the width direction is in contact with the tub.
  • the door lock (28) may be similarly provided on the other side of the door (2) in the width direction, and the first control unit (19) may operate the gear motor when the mounting detection unit (329) detects that the door (2) is in contact with the tub (3a).
  • Figure 25 illustrates the rotation of the turntable (286) step by step.
  • FIG. 25(a) illustrates a state in which the door latch (281) is accommodated in the receiving groove (289) and positioned in the third section (289b)
  • FIG. 25(b) illustrates a state in which the door latch (281) is positioned in the first section (287b) where the mounting surface (288) begins from a reference point where the inclined surface (287) begins
  • FIG. 25(c) illustrates a state in which the door latch (281) is positioned in the second section (288b) where the mounting surface (288) ends and the receiving groove (289) begins.
  • the operation process of the door lock (28) will be summarized and explained based on these.
  • the door latch (281) provided on the door (2) can be inserted into the receiving body (283) through the latch penetration hole (282).
  • the door latch (281) inserted into the above-mentioned receiving body (283) can be received in the receiving groove (289) of the above-mentioned rotating plate (286).
  • the gear motor can rotate the rotary plate (286).
  • the door latch (281) comes into contact with the inclined surface (287), so that the door (2) can be fixed to the tub (3a).
  • the door latch (281) By gradually rotating the rotation plate (286) to the first rotation angle (287a), the door latch (281) can gradually move from the reference point where the inclined surface (287) begins to the rear surface of the tub (3a) along the first section (281) just before the fixing surface (288) begins. Accordingly, the door (2) can be gradually fixed to the tub (3a) with a strong force.
  • the door latch (281) can be secured on the mounting surface (288) and maintained in a state of moving to the rear of the tub (3a) with the greatest displacement.
  • the gear motor can rotate the rotation plate (286) between the second rotation angle (288a) and the third rotation angle (289a) to position the door latch (281) in the receiving groove (289).
  • the door latch (281) can be withdrawn through the latch penetration hole (282) because the interference with the rotation plate (286) is released. Accordingly, the door (2) can be separated from the tub (3a).
  • Figure 26 illustrates an example of the second processing device (100b).
  • the second treatment device (100b) may be provided to include a second cabinet (6), a flow path (7, 8) provided inside the second cabinet (6), and a heat exchanger (9) provided in the flow path to remove moisture from the air (dehumidify) or heat the air.
  • the second cabinet (6) may include a support frame (61) mounted on the first cabinet (1), a side panel (65, second side panel) fixed to the support frame (61) and forming a side surface of the second cabinet, a rear panel (64, second rear panel) fixed to the support frame (61) and forming a rear surface of the second cabinet, and an upper panel (66) fixed to the support frame (61) and forming an upper surface of the second cabinet.
  • the second rear panel (64) may be provided with a panel exhaust port (641) that connects the inside of the second cabinet (6) with the outside. Accordingly, through the panel exhaust port (641), air inside the second cabinet (6) can be discharged to the outside, and outside air can be introduced into the inside of the second cabinet (6).
  • a frame panel (62) may be provided on the front surface of the above support frame (61).
  • the frame panel (62) may be provided to form a space in which a portion of the above-described guiding section (7, 8) is supported.
  • the support frame (61) may be provided with a front panel (67, second front panel) forming the front surface of the second cabinet.
  • the second front panel (67) may be provided in a shape that surrounds the frame panel (62) so that the frame panel (62) is not exposed to the outside.
  • the second front panel (67) may be rotatably fixed to the support frame (61) or the frame panel (62) so that the user can easily access the frame panel (62).
  • the lower end of the second side panel (65) may be connected to the upper end of the first side panel (12) of the first processing device, and the lower end of the second rear panel (64) may be connected to the upper end of the first rear panel (13).
  • the second front panel (67) may be provided to be positioned on the same plane as the first front panel (11).
  • the support frame (61) may be provided to include a lower frame (611) that can be detachably coupled to the mounting space (15) of the first cabinet (1), an upper frame (617) positioned above the lower frame (611) to which the upper panel (66) is fixed, and a connecting frame (618) that connects the frames (611, 617).
  • the front surface of the support frame (61) is closed by the frame panel (62), both sides of the support frame (61) are closed by the second side panel (65), the upper surface of the support frame (61) is closed by the upper panel (66), and the rear surface of the support frame (61) can be closed by the second rear panel (64).
  • the internal space of the first cabinet (1) is connected to the outside through the mounting space (15).
  • a communication space (612) connected to the mounting space (15) may be provided on the bottom surface of the support frame (61).
  • the support frame (61) may be provided with a support panel (613) that divides the communication space (612) into an open surface and a closed surface.
  • the closed surface refers to an area of the communication space (612) where the support panel (613) is positioned, and the open surface may be defined as an area of the communication space (612) where the support panel (613) is not positioned. Since the communication space (612) is provided to communicate with the mounting space (15), the mounting space (15) may also be viewed as being divided into an open surface and a closed surface by the support panel (613).
  • the interior of the above support frame (61) can be divided into a front space (6a) where the frame panel (62) is positioned and a rear space (6b) where the second rear panel (64) is positioned.
  • the support panel (613) can be fixed to the lower frame (611) and positioned in the rear space (6b).
  • the support panel (613) may be fixed to the lower frame (611) and provided along the width direction (Y-axis direction) of the garment treatment device or the length direction (X-axis direction) of the garment treatment device.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates an example in which the support panel (613) is provided along the width direction of the garment treatment device.
  • the above support panel (613) may be provided to include a support body (614) that supports a part of the configuration of the above-described euro section (7, 8) or a part of the configuration of the above-described heat exchange section (9), and a fixing body (615) that fixes the support body (614) to the above-described lower frame (611).
  • the above support body (614) may be provided to be positioned at a lower point than the lower frame (611). That is, the lowermost end of the support body (614) may be provided to be positioned at a lower point than the bottom surface (communication space, the lowermost end of the lower frame) of the support frame (61).
  • the bottom surface edge of the support frame (61) will be supported by the panels (11, 12, 13) of the first cabinet forming the mounting space (15), and the support body (614) will be positioned inside the first cabinet (1). That is, when the second cabinet (6) is fixed on the first cabinet (1), the support body (614) will be positioned at a lower point than the upper end of the first side panel (12).
  • the above support panel (613) is provided to support the above-mentioned euro section (7, 8) or heat exchange section (9), if the above-mentioned support body (614) is provided to be positioned at a lower point than the above-mentioned lower frame (611), the effect of reducing the height of the entire clothing treatment device (100) can be expected.
  • the above frame panel (62) may be provided with a panel first through-hole (621), a panel second through-hole (622), and a panel third through-hole (623) that connect the inside of the second cabinet (6) with the outside.
  • the above panel first through-hole (621) may be provided to be opened and closed by a panel first door (624) rotatably fixed to the frame panel (62), and the above panel second through-hole (622) may be provided to be opened and closed by a panel second door (626) rotatably fixed to the frame panel (62).
  • the first door (624) of the panel above may be provided with a space for mounting a second control unit (63) that controls the second processing device (100b).
  • the first through-hole (621) of the panel above may be a control unit outlet that exposes the second control unit (63) to the outside of the second cabinet (6).
  • the above-mentioned euro portion (7, 8) may be equipped with a filter for filtering air discharged from the tub body (30), and the second panel through-hole (622) may be a filter outlet for drawing the filter out to the outside of the second cabinet (6).
  • the third panel penetration hole (623) above can be a means (panel air inlet) for supplying air from outside the second cabinet (6) to the euro section (7, 8).
  • the flow path may be provided to include a first flow path (7) that is connected to the tub body (21) to form an air circulation path, and a second flow path (8) that forms an outside air movement path.
  • the first flow path (7) may be provided to include an exhaust flow path (71) connected to the tub exhaust part (25), an air supply flow path (72) connected to the tub air supply part (24), a heat exchange flow path (73) connected to the exhaust flow path, and a blower flow path (74) equipped with a fan for moving air and connecting the heat exchange flow path (73) and the air supply flow path (72).
  • the above exhaust path (71) may be provided as an exhaust duct (711) that is detachably fixed to the tub exhaust section (25) of the first treatment device.
  • an exhaust path corrugation (712) may be provided in at least a portion of the exhaust duct (711).
  • the above-mentioned air supply path (72) may be provided with an air supply duct (721) that is fixed to the air blower path (74) and provides a path for air discharged from the air blower path to move.
  • an air supply path fold (722) may be provided on at least a portion of the air supply duct (721) or one end of the air supply duct (721).
  • the above heat exchange path (73) may be provided with a heat exchange duct (73b) fixed to the support panel (613).
  • the heat exchange duct (73b) may be provided to include a first heat exchange duct (734) in which a first heat exchanger provided in the heat exchange unit (9) is mounted, a second heat exchange duct (735) in which a second heat exchanger provided in the heat exchange unit (9) is mounted, and a connecting duct (736) connecting the heat exchange ducts (734, 735).
  • the above heat exchange duct (73b) may be fixed to the bottom surface (support body, 614) of the support panel (613), or may be fixed to a duct mounting portion (616) provided on the support panel (613).
  • the duct mounting portion (616) is a means for protruding from the support body (614) toward the heat exchange duct (73b) and maintaining a gap between the bottom surface of the heat exchange duct (73b) and the support body (614).
  • the second treatment device (100b) may be provided with a condensate discharge portion (75).
  • the condensate discharge portion (75) may be provided in a space formed between the bottom surface of the heat exchange duct (73b) and the support body (614) by the duct mounting portion (616).
  • the condensate drain pipe (76) may be provided to include a first condensate drain pipe (761) fixed to the support body (614) and connected to the first chamber drain pipe (758), and a second condensate drain pipe (762) fixed to the support body (614) and connected to the second chamber drain pipe (759).
  • the above condensate first drain pipe (761) and the above condensate second drain pipe (762) are means for guiding condensate to the outside of the second cabinet (6), and the above condensate first drain pipe (761) and the above condensate second drain pipe (762) can be provided to guide condensate to the drain pipe (281) provided in the above first treatment device (100a).
  • the above heat exchange duct (73b) may be provided so as to be directly connected to the exhaust duct (711), or may be provided so as to be connected to the exhaust duct (711) through a filter duct (73a).
  • the filter duct (73a) is a space in which a filter (733) for filtering air supplied to the exhaust duct (711) is installed.
  • a filter outlet (731) communicating with the second panel penetration hole (622) may be provided on one side of the filter duct (73a), and an exhaust duct connection part (732) connected to the exhaust duct (711) may be provided on the other side of the filter duct (73a).
  • FIG. 16 illustrates an example in which the filter outlet (731) is provided on the front side (the side facing the frame panel) of the filter duct (73a), and the exhaust duct connection part (732) is provided on the bottom side of the filter duct (73a).
  • the above-mentioned air blower (74) may be provided to include a blower duct (74a) that is fixed to the support panel (613) and connects the heat exchange duct (73b) and the air supply duct (721), and a blower fan (first flow fan, 74b) that moves air along the first flow path (7).
  • a blower duct (74a) that is fixed to the support panel (613) and connects the heat exchange duct (73b) and the air supply duct (721), and a blower fan (first flow fan, 74b) that moves air along the first flow path (7).
  • the second treatment device (100a) may be equipped with a second flow path (8).
  • the second flow path (8) may be fixed to the support frame (61) via a fixed frame (619) as a means for introducing outside air into the second cabinet (6).
  • the fixed frame (619) may be equipped to connect the lower frame (611) and the upper frame (617) (effect of reinforcing the strength of the support frame).

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La présente invention concerne un appareil de traitement de vêtements comprenant : une armoire ; une cuve placée dans l'armoire et ayant une entrée de cuve par laquelle des vêtements sont entrés ; un tambour qui est placé rotatif dans la cuve et reçoit les vêtements ; une porte qui est fixée rotative à la cuve et ouvre et ferme l'entrée de cuve ; et un verrou de porte qui fixe la porte à la cuve et comprend un verrou de porte, qui est placé sur la porte, un corps de réception, qui est placé dans la cuve et reçoit le verrou de porte, une plaque rotative, qui est reçue rotative à l'intérieur du corps de réception et vient en contact avec le verrou de porte, et un moteur à engrenage qui fait tourner la plaque rotative dans une direction. La plaque rotative comprend : une partie rainure de réception dans laquelle le verrou de porte est inséré ; et une partie de guidage qui s'étend le long de la circonférence de la plaque rotative entre une extrémité et l'autre extrémité de la partie rainure de réception et vient en contact avec le verrou de porte. La partie de guidage comprend une surface inclinée qui est inclinée pour appliquer une pression au verrou de porte de façon à presser la porte contre le côté arrière de la cuve.
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