Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A clothing processing device is disclosed, and a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a cabinet having a clothing input port, a top cover forming the upper surface of the cabinet, and a drum receiving the clothing, wherein the top cover comprises a cover body having a cavity with an open upper surface, a cover door for opening and closing the clothing input port, and a rear panel covering the open upper surface of the cavity, wherein the rear panel comprises a main panel covering the cavity and a reinforcing panel for reinforcing the rigidity of the main panel.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing processing device, and more specifically, to a clothing processing device comprising a rear panel for preventing water from penetrating the front part. Background Technology

[0002] A garment processing device is a device that removes contaminants from laundry by placing clothes, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as laundry) into a drum. A garment processing device can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, spinning, and drying, and garment processing devices can be classified into top loading and front loading methods based on the method of placing laundry into the drum.

[0003] The garment processing device may include a cabinet forming the exterior, a tub provided inside the cabinet, and a drum rotatably provided inside the tub and receiving laundry.

[0004] When the drum rotates by a motor while washing water is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, dirt on the laundry can be removed through friction with the drum and the washing water.

[0005] In the case of the top-loading method, if the drum rotates while water is supplied to it, the water may leak out through the gap in the joint between the cabinet and the door.

[0007] In the case of the top loading method, electrical components are installed in a cavity located at the rear of the door; if washing water leaks, there is a possibility that the water will penetrate the cavity, and the electrical components installed in the cavity may malfunction.

[0008] Meanwhile, Korean published patent document No. 10-2014-0038252 discloses a conventional top-loading type garment processing device. In the conventional top-loading type garment processing device, a measure is not provided for preventing the penetration of washing water into the electrical components due to the leakage of washing water in the panel covering the rear end of the upper surface of the cabinet where the electrical components are equipped.

[0009] Therefore, preventing laundry water leaked to the outside from penetrating into the cavity is an important task in this technical field. The problem to be solved

[0010] Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment processing device that strengthens the rigidity of a panel covering a cavity equipped with electrical components.

[0011] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a garment processing device that prevents the penetration of washing water through a panel by not having a connecting line in the panel covering the cavity.

[0012] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a clothing processing device that facilitates the attachment of a panel covering a cavity to the upper part of a cabinet. means of solving the problem

[0013] In a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, the durability of the clothing processing device can be improved by providing a reinforcing panel that reinforces the rigidity of the main panel to prevent moisture from penetrating into the electrical components.

[0014] The main panel above can cover the cavity of the cover body, and the reinforcing panel can cover both ends of the main panel.

[0015] A clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet, a top cover, and a drum.

[0016] A cabinet is provided with a clothing inlet, and a top cover forms the upper surface of the cabinet and includes the clothing inlet, and a drum is provided inside the cabinet and receives clothing that has passed through the clothing inlet, and the top cover includes a clothing inlet, a cover body including a cavity located behind the clothing inlet and having an open upper surface, a cover door rotatably coupled to the cover body to open and close the clothing inlet, and a rear panel located behind the cover door and covering the open upper surface of the cavity, and the rear panel includes a main panel coupled to the cover body and covering the cavity, and a reinforcing panel provided to cover each of the two ends of the main panel with respect to the width direction of the cabinet and reinforcing the main panel.

[0017] The main panel above includes a coupling portion that is coupled to the cover body, and the coupling portion may be composed of a first coupling portion provided at the front end of the main panel and located in front of the cavity portion, and a second coupling portion provided at the rear end of the main panel and located behind the cavity portion.

[0018] The above cover body may include an electrical unit disposed in the above cavity and consuming power.

[0019] The above cover body includes a front panel that protrudes upward across the space between the cover door and the cavity, and the front end of the main panel can be coupled to the front panel.

[0020] Either one of the front panel and the front end of the main panel includes a front coupling projection protruding toward the other, and the other may include a front coupling groove into which the front coupling projection is inserted and coupled.

[0021] The rear end of the main panel is coupled to the rear end of the cover body, and either the rear end of the main panel or the rear end of the cover body includes a rear coupling projection protruding toward the other, and the other may include a rear coupling hole into which the rear coupling projection is inserted and coupled.

[0022] The above cover door can be connected to the cover body through a hinge portion located between the front panel and the clothing input opening.

[0023] The upper side of the main panel protrudes further forward than the front panel to prevent water from flowing into the electrical section.

[0024] The above cover body includes a connecting rib provided on the periphery side of the above cavity and coupled to both ends of the above main panel, and the above main panel may include a rib receiving groove into which the connecting rib is inserted.

[0025] The reinforcing panel includes a protruding rib that extends along the perimeter of the reinforcing panel and protrudes toward the main panel, and the main panel may include a protruding rib receiving groove into which at least a portion of the protruding rib is inserted.

[0026] The main panel above includes a reinforcing coupling projection protruding toward the protruding rib, and the protruding rib may include a reinforcing coupling projection receiving hole into which the reinforcing coupling projection is inserted.

[0027] The main panel further includes a reinforcing coupling guide that is spaced apart from the reinforcing coupling projection and protrudes toward the protruding rib, and the protruding rib may include a reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove into which the reinforcing coupling guide is inserted through an open surface that is open downward.

[0028] The above reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove may have a wider width at the bottom than at the top.

[0029] The above reinforcing coupling protrusions are provided in multiple numbers, and the reinforcing coupling guide may be positioned between any pair of reinforcing coupling protrusions among the multiple reinforcing coupling protrusions.

[0030] The above protruding rib includes a folded insertion portion that extends toward the ground and is inserted into the protruding portion receiving groove, and the folded insertion portion may include a first insertion portion that protrudes toward the main panel and a second insertion portion that is folded from the first insertion portion.

[0031] Both ends of the main panel include a groove for receiving a locking member that extends toward the ground and opens upward, and the reinforcing panel may include a locking projection that is inserted into the groove for receiving a locking member from the upper side of the groove for receiving a locking member.

[0032] The above-mentioned groove for receiving a locking part is open and extended in the width direction of the cabinet, and the main panel includes a locking part provided inside the groove for receiving a locking part, and the locking projection is located below the locking part so that upward movement may be restricted by the locking part.

[0033] The above main panel may be an integrated type consisting of a single component.

[0034] The tub is provided inside the cabinet and includes a tub opening facing the clothing input port, and holds water, and the drum may be provided to be rotatable inside the tub. Effects of the invention

[0035] Embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment processing device that strengthens the rigidity of a component by adding a component to a panel covering a cavity equipped with an electrical component.

[0036] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention may provide a garment processing device that prevents the penetration of washing water through a panel by making the panel covering the cavity integral.

[0037] In addition, one embodiment of the present invention may provide a clothing processing device that allows a panel covering a cavity to be easily attached to the upper part of a cabinet. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0038] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a top-loading type clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of a top-loading type clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a top cover of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the top cover of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a plan view of a cover body of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a cover body of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the rear panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the front panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of the main panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the joining portion between the main panel and the front panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the top cover of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear. FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the connection portion of the rear end of the main panel and the cover body of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a part of the coupling position between the rear panel and the cover body in a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a drawing showing the connecting ribs of the cover body of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a rear panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the rear panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a reinforcing panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is an enlarged side view of the main panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a rear panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a drawing showing the joint between the main panel and the reinforcing panel of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0039] Below, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the invention.

[0040] However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the description have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification have been given similar reference numerals.

[0041] In this specification, redundant descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0042] Furthermore, when a component is described in this specification as being 'connected' or 'connected' to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, or that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is described in this specification as being 'directly connected' or 'directly connected' to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms used in this specification are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0044] Additionally, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0045] Furthermore, in this specification, terms such as 'comprising' or 'having' are intended merely to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0046] Additionally, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of the plurality of described items or any of the plurality of described items. In this specification, "A or B" may include "A," "B," or "both A and B."

[0047] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The clothing processing device (1) includes a cabinet (100), a top cover (200), a cover door (230), and a main panel (310).

[0048] The top cover (200) may form the upper surface of the cabinet (100), and a display and an operating unit may be provided at the front end of the top cover (200). A clothing input opening (210) may be provided at the central end of the top cover (200), and a cavity (221) with an open upper surface may be provided at the rear end of the top cover (200), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0049] A front panel is attached to the upper surface of the front end of the top cover (200), and a cover door (230) is provided on the upper surface of the central part of the top cover (200) so as to be rotatable to open and close the clothing input opening (210), and a rear panel (300) is attached to the upper surface of the rear end of the top cover (200).

[0050] Meanwhile, FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the interior of a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The clothing processing device (1) may include a tub (400) and a drum.

[0051] The cabinet (100) can be provided in any form that can accommodate the tub (400), and FIG. 2 illustrates an example in which the cabinet (100) forms the exterior of the clothing processing device (1).

[0052] The cabinet (100) may have a clothing input port (210) formed therein for supplying clothing to the drum or withdrawing clothing stored in the drum to the outside, and a cover door (230) may be provided for opening and closing the clothing input port (210).

[0053] FIG. 2 illustrates a case in which a clothing input opening (210) is formed on the upper surface of a cabinet (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and a cover door (230) for opening and closing the clothing input opening (210) is provided on the upper surface. However, the clothing input opening (210) and the cover door (230) are not necessarily limited to being provided on the upper surface of the cabinet (100).

[0054] A tub (400) is a means for storing water necessary for washing clothes, and the tub (400) may be provided with a tub (400) inlet that communicates with the clothes inlet (210). For example, one side of the tub (400) may be open to form the tub (400) inlet, and at least a portion of the tub (400) inlet may be positioned to face the clothes inlet (210) and communicate with the clothes inlet (210).

[0055] FIG. 2 illustrates a top-loading type clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and thus FIG. 2 illustrates that the upper surface of a tub (400) is open to form a tub (400) inlet, and the tub (400) inlet is located below a clothing inlet (210) and is in communication with the clothing inlet (210).

[0056] The tub (400) is fixed inside the cabinet (100) through a support member, and the support member may be provided with a structure capable of damping vibrations generated in the tub (400).

[0057] The above tub (400) receives water through a water supply unit, and the water supply unit may be equipped with a water supply pipe connecting a water source and the tub (400) and a valve for opening and closing the water supply pipe.

[0058] Additionally, FIG. 2 illustrates a top cover (200) forming the upper surface of a cabinet (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The top cover (200) is provided with a clothing input port (210) for inserting clothing into a drum or withdrawing clothing stored in the drum to the outside.

[0059] The top cover (200) is coupled with a cover door (230) that is rotatable to open and close the clothing input opening (210). For example, the cover door (230) can be coupled to the top cover (200) by a hinge part (223) located at the rear of the clothing input opening (210).

[0060] The top cover (200) includes a cover body (220) located at the rear of the clothing inlet (210) and having a cavity (221) with an open top surface. A rear panel (300) is attached to the cover body (220) to cover the cavity (221).

[0061] Meanwhile, FIGS. 3 and 4 show a perspective view and an exploded perspective view of a top cover (200) forming the upper surface of a cabinet (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] The top cover (200) is composed of a front body, a front panel covering the front body, a cover door (230) rotatably coupled to open and close the clothing inlet (210), and a rear panel (300) covering a cavity (221) with an open upper surface of the cover body (220) located at the rear end of the top cover (200).

[0063] The above cover door (230) can be rotatably connected by a connecting part located between the clothing input port (210) and the cover body (220). Since the connecting part is located between the clothing input port (210) and the cover body (220), the penetration of washing water that has leaked out due to the rotation of the drum into the cavity (221) can be reduced compared to when the connecting part is located on the cover body (220).

[0064] The above-mentioned common part (221) is equipped with various electrical parts (221a) for operating a washing machine.

[0065] Therefore, the penetration of washing water into the above cavity (221) can cause the electrical unit (221a) to malfunction, thereby reducing the performance and durability of the clothing processing device (1), and the above rear panel (300) can cover the above cavity (221) to prevent washing water from penetrating.

[0066] The above rear panel (300) is combined with a main panel (310) covering the cavity (221) and reinforcing panels (320) at both ends to reinforce the rigidity of the main panel (310). Here, both ends refer to the horizontal ends when the clothing processing device (1) is viewed from the front.

[0067] The main panel (310) may be an integrated type made of a single part to minimize gaps through which the washing water can penetrate.

[0068] The above main panel (310) is formed as a single unit and may be vulnerable to external impact. Therefore, to compensate for this, a reinforcing panel (320) is attached to the main panel (310) to compensate for it.

[0069] Since the central part of the main panel (310) is located in the cavity (221) of the cover body (220) and is not supported by the cover body (220), if a reinforcing panel (320) is attached to the central part, the rigidity of the main panel (310) is actually reduced by the load of the reinforcing panel (320).

[0070] In addition, since the part where damage occurs most frequently is the corner where stress concentration occurs, the reinforcing panel (320) is positioned at both ends of the main panel (310) to protect the corner.

[0071] Meanwhile, FIG. 5 shows a plan view of the top cover (200). The cover body (220) refers to the rear portion of the connection between the clothing inlet (210) and the top cover (200). A first connection portion (311) in which the front portion of the cover body (220) and the front portion of the main panel (310) are connected, and a second connection portion (312) in which the rear portion of the cover body (220) and the rear portion of the main panel (310) are connected may be provided.

[0072] The first connecting part (311) and the second connecting part (312) are located at the front and rear ends to cover the cavity (221) where the front section (221a) is provided, and since the main panel (310) is an integrated type, there is no gap caused by the connection in the central part where the risk of washing water penetration is highest, which is advantageous for preventing washing water penetration.

[0073] Meanwhile, FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the interior of the top cover (200). A coupling portion is located at the rear of the clothing input opening (210) where the top cover (200) and the cover door (230) are joined, and the coupling portion may be a hinge portion (223) that enables a rotatable connection. Although the coupling portion is not limited to the hinge portion (223), for convenience of explanation, it will be described below as being limited to the hinge portion (223).

[0074] As described above, the joint is positioned between the clothing inlet (210) and the cover body (220) to reduce the penetration of washing water into the cavity (221) of the cover body (220).

[0075] The front portion of the cover body (220) may include a front panel (222) that is coupled to the front portion of the main panel (310). The front panel (222) is positioned across the space between the cavity (221) and the hinge portion (223). Additionally, the front panel (222) may protrude upward to prevent washing water from penetrating into the cavity (221).

[0076] The front panel (222) may be provided with a front coupling projection (222a) or a front coupling groove (222b) to be coupled with the main panel (310).

[0077] When a front coupling projection (222a) is provided on the front panel (222), a front coupling groove (310b) is provided on the main panel (310), and when a front coupling groove (222b) is provided on the front panel (222), a front coupling projection (310a) may be provided on the main panel (310). The coupling relationship between the front coupling projection (222a) and the front coupling groove (222b) will be explained in detail below.

[0078] In the central part of the above cover body (220), a cavity (221) with an open upper surface may be provided, in which an electrical section (221a) may be provided.

[0079] The rear end of the cover body (220) may be lower than the front end and both ends to form a step, and may be provided with a rear coupling projection (220c) or a rear coupling hole (220d) that is coupled to the rear end of the main panel (310).

[0080] If a rear coupling projection (220c) is provided at the rear end of the cover body (220), a rear coupling hole (310d) is provided at the rear end of the main panel (310), and if a rear coupling hole (220d) is provided at the rear end of the cover body (220), a rear coupling projection (310c) may be provided at the rear end of the main panel (310). The coupling relationship will be explained in detail below.

[0081] In addition, the configuration of the coupling portion is not limited to the front coupling projection (222a) and the front coupling groove (222b), and the rear coupling projection (220c) and the rear coupling hole (220d). However, for convenience of explanation, the following description will be limited to the front panel (222) being provided with the front coupling groove (222b) and the rear coupling hole (220d), and the main panel (310) being provided with the front coupling projection (222a) and the rear coupling projection (220c).

[0082] At both ends of the cover body (220), a connecting rib (224) may be provided that is inserted into a receiving groove for the connecting rib (224) at both ends of the main panel (310). The connecting rib (224) may be formed to extend along the corners of both ends and protrude upward.

[0083] The above-mentioned inserted structure will be explained in detail below.

[0084] Meanwhile, FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the rear panel (300).

[0085] The rear panel (300) may be composed of a combination of a main panel (310) covering the cavity (221) of the cover body (220) and a reinforcing panel (320) for reinforcing the rigidity of the main panel (310).

[0086] The main panel (310) can be formed with the highest point in the center, so that when the washing water reaches the main panel (310), it can flow toward both ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the washing water from penetrating into the electrical section (221a) provided in the cavity (221) located below the central part of the main panel (310).

[0087] The reinforcing panel (320) can prevent damage to the main panel (310) by covering both ends, including corners where stress concentration occurs and there is a high risk of damage. Additionally, the user can be made to appreciate the aesthetics by using the reinforcing panel (320), which is easier to change shape compared to the main panel (310) which is formed as a single piece. However, the reinforcing panel (320) is not limited to being provided at both ends of the main panel (310) but can be provided in parts where there is a risk of damage.

[0088] Meanwhile, FIG. 8 shows an enlarged view of a front panel (222) equipped with a front coupling groove (222b).

[0089] The above front coupling groove (222b) can be formed by protruding upward from the upper surface of the front panel (222).

[0090] Additionally, the front coupling groove (222b) may be in the shape of a rectangle, and the front may be open so that the front coupling projection (310a) of the main panel (310) can be inserted, and the rear may be closed to restrict the movement of the main panel (310) toward the rear.

[0091] However, it is not necessarily limited to this, and any structure capable of restricting the upward, downward, left, and right movements and the rearward movement of the main panel (310) is possible, and it may be provided in a shape corresponding to the shape of the front coupling projection (310a) of the main panel (310).

[0092] Additionally, the above-mentioned front coupling groove (222b) may be provided in multiple numbers at regular intervals on the upper surface of the front panel (222), but is not necessarily limited thereto and may be provided as only one number, and the number or interval may be arbitrarily set to a degree that can maintain the coupling.

[0093] Meanwhile, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a cross-section of the front portion of the main panel (310), showing the protrusion of the main panel (310), the cross-section of the front coupling projection (310a), and the front coupling guide (310e).

[0094] The upper surface of the main panel (310) may be shaped such that it protrudes further forward than the first connecting part (311) which is connected to the front end of the front panel (222), and the front end is bent downward. The degree of protrusion of the upper surface of the main panel (310) is appropriate to such that the cover door (230) and the protrusion of the main panel (310) do not interfere when the cover door (230) is opened.

[0095] By protruding and bending the upper surface of the main panel (310), the leakage of washing water through the gap between the cover door (230) and the top cover (200) and the penetration into the cavity (221) of the cover body (220) can be reduced.

[0096] The front portion of the main panel (310) may be composed of a front coupling projection (310a) and a front coupling guide (310e) that are coupled to the front portion of the front panel (222).

[0097] The front coupling projection (310a) may be provided on the rear surface of the panel protruding downward from the upper surface of the main panel (310). The front coupling projection (310a) may be inserted into the front coupling groove (222b) provided in the front panel (222) by protruding backward from the rear surface of the panel protruding downward from the main panel (310). The length of the rearward protrusion of the front coupling projection (310a) may be formed to be shorter than the depth of the front coupling groove (222b).

[0098] Additionally, the above-mentioned 'front coupling protrusions' (310a) may be provided in multiple numbers at regular intervals, may be provided as a single number, or may be provided in multiple numbers at irregular intervals. However, it is preferable that the number and intervals match those of the above-mentioned front coupling grooves (222b).

[0099] Additionally, the front coupling projection (310a) is shaped such that its length becomes longer as it protrudes from the bottom to the top, in order to easily secure the position where it is coupled to the front coupling groove (222b). However, the shape of the front coupling projection (310a) is not limited to the above shape.

[0100] The above front coupling guide (310e) protrudes backward from the rear of the panel protruding downward from the main panel (310), and may be provided with a downwardly protruding projection at a position spaced apart from the protruding panel by the width of the upper surface of the front panel (222).

[0101] The downwardly protruding projection is more protruding than the protruding panel of the front panel (222), and the downwardly protruding projection can restrict the forward movement of the main panel (310).

[0102] The above front coupling guide (310e) may be provided at a position that does not overlap with the front coupling projection (310a), and a number of them may be provided at regular intervals, or a single one may be provided, or a number of them may be provided at irregular intervals.

[0103] Meanwhile, FIG. 10 shows a cross-section in which the front coupling projection (310a) of the main panel (310) and the front coupling groove (222b) of the front panel (222) are coupled.

[0104] The above front coupling projection (310a) is received in the front coupling groove (222b), and the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the front coupling projection (310a) engage with the front coupling groove (222b), thereby restricting the upper, lower, left, and right movements of the main panel (310). Since the upper side of the front of the front coupling groove (222b) and the panel protruding downward from the main panel (310) engage, the movement of the main panel (310) to the rear can be restricted.

[0105] In addition, the downwardly protruding projection of the front coupling guide (310e) engages with the rear surface of the front panel (222), thereby restricting the forward movement of the main panel (310).

[0106] However, it is not necessarily limited to this, and any structure capable of restricting the movement of the main panel (310) will be possible.

[0107] Meanwhile, FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of a top cover (200) showing the interior of a cover body (220).

[0108] The front panel (222) may be provided with a front coupling groove (222b) and may be provided in the form of a panel protruding upward, located at the rear of the hinge portion (223) where the cover door (230) and the cover body (220) are coupled and at the front of the cavity portion (221).

[0109] On the left and right sides of the cover body (220), a connecting rib (224) may be provided that is inserted and coupled into a rib receiving groove (314) provided in the main panel (310). The connecting rib (224) may be provided in a form that extends along the edges of both ends and the rear end of the cover body (220) and protrudes upward from the upper surface of the cover body (220).

[0110] The rear end of the cover body (220) forms a step such that the height decreases as it moves from the left and right sides toward the center. At the central part where the step is lowest, there is a second coupling part (312) that is coupled to the rear end of the main panel (310), and the second coupling part (312) of the cover body (220) may be composed of a rear coupling hole (220d).

[0111] Although it is shown as two in FIG. 11, it is not limited thereto and may be provided in a number corresponding to the rear coupling projection (310c) of the main panel (310). However, it may be one or three or more.

[0112] Meanwhile, a cross-section of the second connecting part (312) is shown in FIG. 12.

[0113] The cover body (220) may be provided with a rear coupling hole (220d), and the main panel (310) may be provided with a rear coupling projection (310c).

[0114] The rear coupling projection (310c) can be inserted into the rear coupling hole (220d) and coupled. With this coupling, movement in all directions except the rear can be restricted.

[0115] The upper member of the rear coupling hole (220d) may be an elastic member. Due to its elasticity, it is pressed by the rear coupling projection (310c) provided on the main panel (310), and when the rear coupling projection (310c) reaches the bottom surface of the cover body (220), it is restored to its original state by its elasticity to accommodate the rear coupling projection (310c).

[0116] However, it is not limited to this, and any structure capable of accommodating the rear coupling projection (310c) or restricting the movement of the main panel (310) is acceptable.

[0117] Meanwhile, FIG. 13 shows the combined position of the rear panel (300) and the cover body (220).

[0118] The front end of the rear panel (300) can be combined with the front panel (222), and the rear end of the rear panel (300) can be combined with the rear end of the cover body (220).

[0119] The upper surface of both ends of the cover body (220) may be provided with the connecting rib (224), and the connecting rib (224) may be received and connected in the rib receiving groove (314) provided at the corresponding position of the rear panel (300).

[0120] Meanwhile, FIG. 14 shows a connecting rib (224) provided on the cover body (220).

[0121] The above connecting rib (224) may be provided at both ends of the cover body (220), and the connecting rib (224) may be formed by extending to a part of the highest edge among the two end corners and the rear end of the cover body (220).

[0122] The above connecting rib (224) can be formed to protrude upward from the upper surface with a thickness thinner than the thickness of the corner of the cover body (220).

[0123] The above connecting rib (224) is received in the rib receiving groove (314) and can restrict the movement of the main panel (310).

[0124] The connection structure between both ends of the cover body (220) and both ends of the main panel (310) is not limited to this, and any structure capable of restricting the movement of both ends of the main panel (310) is acceptable.

[0125] Meanwhile, FIG. 15 shows the shape of the rear panel (300) viewed from below.

[0126] The rear panel (300) may be formed by combining the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320). The bottom surface of the rear panel (300) may be provided with a space formed by combining the ends of the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320).

[0127] The above space may be provided to reduce the contact area between the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) due to vibration when the clothing processing device (1) is operated, thereby reducing the risk of damage.

[0128] The above space may be a rib receiving groove (314) that accommodates the connecting rib (224). Since the space between the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) is filled by accommodating the connecting rib (224), the reinforcing panel (320) can be prevented from detaching from the main panel (310).

[0129] The above connecting rib (224) can serve as a cushion to absorb external force when the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) collide.

[0130] Meanwhile, FIG. 16 illustrates the process of joining a reinforcing panel (320) to a main panel (310).

[0131] The reinforcing panel (320) can be attached to the main panel (310) from top to bottom, and the main panel (310) can be structured so that the central part is the highest and becomes lower towards both sides, so that when the washing water leaks out, the washing water can flow to both sides.

[0132] Meanwhile, FIG. 17 shows a perspective view of a reinforcing panel (320).

[0133] The front portion of the reinforcing panel (320) is positioned parallel to the front panel (222) and can be formed as a flat surface. Since the front portion of the reinforcing panel (320) contacts the central portion of the top cover (200), it is preferable to have it provided as a flat surface, but it is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0134] The upper surface of the reinforcing panel (320) can be formed as a curved surface so that stress concentration can be relieved.

[0135] The inner surface of the reinforcing panel (320) may have a protruding rib (321) formed along the perimeter of the reinforcing panel (320) and protruding downward toward the main panel (310).

[0136] The above protruding rib (321) may be provided with a reinforcing coupling projection receiving hole (321a) formed to be coupled with the main panel (310). The coupling will be explained in detail below.

[0137] Additionally, the protruding rib (321) may be provided with a reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) capable of specifying the coupling position of the main panel (310). The reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) may be formed by opening the protruding rib (321) downward.

[0138] Additionally, among the protruding ribs (321), the portion where the reinforcing coupling projection receiving hole (321a)) and reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) are located can be received in the protruding rib receiving groove (315).

[0139] Additionally, the protruding rib (321) received in the protruding rib receiving groove (315) may have its end bent inward to restrict the movement of the reinforcing panel (320) when the reinforcing panel (320) is coupled to the main panel (310) and be received in the protruding rib receiving groove (315).

[0140] The above-mentioned reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) may be formed in a shape that becomes narrower in width from the open bottom to the top. Since the reinforcing panel (320) is coupled to the main panel (310) from top to bottom, the bottom where the coupling guide is inserted can be widened to facilitate the acceptance of the coupling guide.

[0141] The above reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) may be provided spaced apart from the reinforcing coupling projection receiving hole (321a)) and may be provided between a plurality of the reinforcing coupling projection receiving holes (321a)), but is not limited thereto.

[0142] The process of inserting the above coupling guide into the above reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) will be explained in detail below.

[0143] A lower portion of the inner surface of the reinforcing panel (320) may be provided with a locking projection (322) formed to be coupled with the main panel (310).

[0144] The above-mentioned catch projection (322) may be provided with a flat upper surface, but is not necessarily limited thereto, and any shape that catches on the catch portion (319) is acceptable.

[0145] The above reinforcing coupling protrusion receiving hole (321a)), reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b), and locking protrusion (322) may be provided as a single one or as a plurality.

[0146] Meanwhile, in FIG. 18, one of the two ends of the main panel (310) is shown.

[0147] Some of the two ends of the main panel (310) may be provided with a protruding rib receiving groove (315) capable of receiving a portion excluding the portion where the reinforcing coupling projection receiving hole (321a) and reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) are located among the protruding ribs (321).

[0148] The protruding rib receiving groove (315) is formed along the perimeter of the front and rear ends of both ends of the main panel (310), and the groove may be formed with a width sufficient to allow the bent portion of the protruding rib (321) to be inserted.

[0149] A reinforcing coupling projection (316) may be formed on the upper side of the main panel (310) and received in the reinforcing coupling projection receiving hole (321a) of the reinforcing panel (320). The reinforcing coupling projection (316) may protrude toward the protruding rib (321) of the reinforcing panel (320). By receiving the reinforcing coupling projection (316), the forward, backward, and downward movement of the reinforcing panel (320) can be restricted.

[0150] In addition, a reinforcing coupling guide (317) may be provided on the top of the main panel (310).

[0151] The reinforcing coupling guide (317) may be formed to protrude along the shape of the curved surface of the inner side of the reinforcing panel (320). The reinforcing coupling guide (317) may be provided spaced apart from the reinforcing coupling projection (316) and may be provided between a pair of the reinforcing coupling projections (316), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0152] The above reinforcing coupling guide (317) is received in the reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) to restrict forward and rearward movement and to specify the coupling position of the reinforcing panel (320) and the main panel (310). The bottom of the reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove (321b) is open, and the width is formed to narrow towards the top.

[0153] Since the width of the bottom is wide, the reinforcing coupling guide (317) can be easily accommodated, and since the width of the top is narrow, the movement of the reinforcing panel (320) can be further restricted.

[0154] In addition, a locking part (319) may be provided at the bottom of the main panel (310).

[0155] When the main panel (310) and the reinforcing panel (320) are combined, the locking projection (322) is positioned on the lower surface of the locking part (319) to restrict the upward movement of the reinforcing panel (320).

[0156] The above-mentioned catch (319) can be formed of an elastic material.

[0157] When the reinforcing panel (320) is joined to the main panel (310) from above to below, the locking projection (322) presses the locking part (319) from above to below. Since the locking part (319) has elasticity, it moves downward, allowing the locking projection (322) to be positioned below the locking part (319), and the locking projection (322) can be restored to its original position by its elasticity. However, the joining method is not necessarily limited to this.

[0158] Additionally, the lower part of the main panel (310) may be provided with a groove (318) that accommodates the locking part (319) and guides the position of connection when the reinforcing panel (320) is connected from top to bottom.

[0159] The above-mentioned catch receiving groove (318) may be provided with a groove that extends in the height direction of the main panel (310) and the width direction of the cabinet (100) and allows the lower end of the main panel (310) to be open.

[0160] Meanwhile, FIG. 19 shows the interior of a rear panel (300) in which a main panel (310) and a reinforcing panel (320) are combined.

[0161] The main panel (310) may include a folded insertion part (321c) into which a folded protruding rib (321) is inserted. Since the folded part is inserted, the movement of the reinforcing panel (320) can be more strongly restricted.

[0162] In addition, the rear panel (300) may include a rib receiving groove (314), which is a space created by the combination of the reinforcing panel (320) and the main panel (310).

[0163] By accommodating the connecting rib (224) of the cover body in the space created by the connection, the movement of the reinforcing panel (320) is restricted and shocks caused by vibration can be absorbed, thereby increasing the rigidity of the main panel (310).

[0164] Meanwhile, a cross-sectional view of the rear panel (300) is shown in FIG. 20.

[0165] The reinforcing coupling projection (316) is received in the reinforcing coupling projection receiving hole (321a)) to restrict the forward, backward, and downward movement of the reinforcing panel (320), and the locking projection (322) is located below the locking part (319) to restrict the upward movement of the reinforcing panel (320).

[0166] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described in relation to specific embodiments, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be modified and changed in various ways without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as provided by the following claims. Explanation of the symbols

[0167] 1. Clothing processing device 100 cabinets 200 top cover 210 Garment Input 220 Cover Body 220c rear coupling protrusion 220d rear coupling hole 221 Common Section 221a Electric Section 222 Front panel 222a Front coupling protrusion 222b Front coupling groove 223 Hinge part 224 Connecting Rib 230 Cover Door 300 Rear Panel 310 Main Panel 310a Anterior coupling projection' 310b Anterior coupling groove' 310c Rear coupling projection' 310d Rear coupling hole' 310e Front coupling guide 311 First coupling part 312 Second connecting part 314 Rib receiving groove 315 Protruding rib receiving groove 316 Reinforcement coupling projection 317 Reinforcement coupling guide 318 Locking part receiving groove 319 Locking part 320 Reinforcement panel 321 Protruding rib 321a Reinforcement coupling projection receiving hole 321b Reinforcement coupling guide receiving groove 321c Bent insertion part 322 stopper 400 tub

Claims

Claim 1 A clothing processing device comprising: a cabinet having a clothing input opening; a top cover forming the upper surface of the cabinet and including the clothing input opening; and a drum provided inside the cabinet and receiving clothing that has passed through the clothing input opening; wherein the top cover includes a cover body having a cavity with an open upper surface located behind the clothing input opening; a cover door rotatably coupled to the cover body to open and close the clothing input opening; and a rear panel located behind the cover door and covering the open upper surface of the cavity; wherein the cover body includes a front panel protruding upward across the space between the cover door and the cavity; and the rear panel includes a main panel coupled to the cover body and covering the cavity; wherein the front end of the main panel is coupled to the front panel, and the main panel is provided to be inclined downward from the center to both ends. Claim 2 A clothing processing device according to claim 1, wherein the main panel includes a coupling portion coupled to the cover body, and the coupling portion comprises: a first coupling portion provided at the front end of the main panel and positioned forward of the cavity portion; and a second coupling portion provided at the rear end of the main panel and positioned rearward of the cavity portion. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the above-mentioned cover body is a clothing processing device comprising an electrical unit disposed in the above-mentioned cavity and consuming power. Claim 4 A clothing processing device comprising, in claim 1, a reinforcing panel that reinforces the main panel by covering each of the two ends of the main panel based on the width direction of the cabinet. Claim 5 A clothing processing device according to claim 4, wherein either of the front panel and the front end of the main panel includes a front coupling projection protruding toward the other, and the other includes a front coupling groove into which the front coupling projection is inserted and coupled. Claim 6 A garment processing device according to claim 4, wherein the rear end of the main panel is coupled to the rear end of the cover body, and either the rear end of the main panel or the rear end of the cover body includes a rear coupling projection protruding toward the other, and the other includes a rear coupling hole into which the rear coupling projection is inserted and coupled. Claim 7 In paragraph 4, the garment processing device wherein the cover door is coupled to the cover body through a hinge portion located between the front panel and the garment input opening. Claim 8 A clothing processing device according to paragraph 3, wherein the upper side of the main panel protrudes further forward than the front panel to prevent water from flowing into the electrical section. Claim 9 A garment processing device according to claim 1, wherein the cover body includes a connecting rib provided on the periphery side of the cavity and coupled to both ends of the rear panel, and the rear panel includes a rib receiving groove into which the connecting rib is inserted. Claim 10 A garment processing device according to claim 4, wherein the reinforcing panel includes a protruding rib that extends along the perimeter of the reinforcing panel and protrudes toward the main panel, and the main panel includes a protruding rib receiving groove into which at least a portion of the protruding rib is inserted. Claim 11 A garment processing device according to claim 10, wherein the main panel includes a reinforcing coupling projection protruding toward the protruding rib, and the protruding rib includes a reinforcing coupling projection receiving hole into which the reinforcing coupling projection is inserted. Claim 12 A garment processing device according to claim 11, wherein the main panel further includes a reinforcing coupling guide that is spaced apart from the reinforcing coupling projection and protrudes toward the protruding rib, and the protruding rib includes a reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove into which the reinforcing coupling guide is inserted through an open surface that is open downward. Claim 13 In Clause 12, the above-mentioned reinforcing coupling guide receiving groove is a garment processing device in which the width of the lower part is wider than the width of the upper part. Claim 14 A garment processing device according to claim 12, wherein the reinforcing coupling protrusions are provided in plurality, and the reinforcing coupling guide is positioned between any pair of the plurality of reinforcing coupling protrusions. Claim 15 A garment processing device according to claim 10, wherein the protruding rib includes a folded insert portion that extends toward the ground and is inserted into the protruding rib receiving groove, and the folded insert portion includes a first insert portion that protrudes toward the main panel and a second insert portion that is folded from the first insert portion. Claim 16 A garment processing device according to claim 10, wherein both ends of the main panel include a groove for receiving a locking member that extends toward the ground and opens upward, and the reinforcing panel includes a locking projection inserted into the groove for receiving a locking member from the upper side of the groove for receiving a locking member. Claim 17 A garment processing device according to claim 16, wherein the above-mentioned groove for receiving a locking part is open and extended in the width direction of the cabinet, the above-mentioned main panel includes a locking part provided inside the above-mentioned groove for receiving a locking part, and the above-mentioned locking projection is located below the above-mentioned locking part and upward movement is restricted by the above-mentioned locking part. Claim 18 In claim 1, the main panel is an integrated garment processing device made of a single component. Claim 19 A garment processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a tub that is provided inside the cabinet and includes a tub opening facing the garment input port and contains water, wherein the drum is provided to be rotatable inside the tub.

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