Washing machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to washing machines, and more particularly, a washing machine which has two laundry holding spaces in one washing machine body.The present invention also relates to a washing machine which has a detergent and washing water supply unit mounted to a supplementary drum for treating small volume laundry for improvement of user's convenience.The washing machine includes a cabinet, a main drum rotatably mounted in the cabinet having a space for holding laundry, a drawer mounted in the cabinet such that the drawer can be pulled out of the cabinet, a supplementary drum rotatably mounted in the drawer having a space for holding laundry, and a supply unit for supplying detergent and washing water to the supplementary drum.

Description

[0001]This application claims the benefit of the Patent Korean Application No. 10-2007-0118965, filed on Nov. 21, 2007, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates a washing machine having two laundry holding spaces within one cabinet.[0004]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0005]In general, the washing machine is a device for washing or drying laundry or washing and drying the laundry. Recently, the washing machines are provided with steam supply units additionally for performing a refresh function for removing wrinkles or smell from the laundry.[0006]In the meantime, in related art washing machines, there are front loading type washing machines and top loading type washing machines depending on a direction of laundry introduction, and vertical shaft type washing machines in which pulsators or washing tubs rotate and horizontal type washing machines in which horizo...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]An object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine which has two laundry holding spaces in one washing machine body for saving a production cost.

[0015]Another object of the present invention is to provide a washing machine which has a supplementary drum for treating small volume laundry within one washing machine additionally for saving energy consumption and a washing time period.

[0027]The washing machine may further includes a leakage preventive portion at the water supply pipe for preventing the washing water from leaking.

[0031]The washing machine may further include a leakage preventive portion having one end connected to an end of the water supply pipe and the other end placed in the door pass through hole, for preventing the washing water from leaking.

Problems solved by technology

First, the many times of operation of the washing machine for washing the small volume laundry increases power consumption and a washing time period.

Second, since a general washing machine has no washing course for fine laundry, washing fine laundry, such as undergarment which is susceptible to damage, with the general washing machine is not suitable.

Third, if a user purchase a small sized washing machine for washing the small volume laundry additionally, an additional space for installation of the small sized washing machine and an expense therefor is required.

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