Clothing processing device

Abstract

This invention relates to a garment processing apparatus. The garment processing apparatus of this invention includes: a dryer comprising a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine comprising a second housing disposed vertically to the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a garment care machine comprising a third housing disposed to one side of the first and second housings and having an internal space for accommodating garments; a heating device disposed above the first and second drums, for heating air to be supplied to the internal space of the garment care machine; and an air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the upper part of the garment care machine, thereby enabling the supply of hot air to the upper part of the garment care machine.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a laundry treating apparatus, and more particularly, to a laundry treating apparatus including a plurality of laundry treating apparatuses. BACKGROUND

[0002] Washing machines, drying machines, and care machines that treat laundry are respectively disposed in different spaces such as a kitchen, a utility room, a living room, and an outdoor space according to their use in a living space.

[0003] A washing machine is disclosed in Korean Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0109194. The washing machine supplies water and detergent to an outer tub and a drum and washes laundry by rotating the drum that accommodates the laundry. The washing machine supplies water to the outer tub or the drum through an external water source, circulates water in the outer tub to the drum using a pump, or discharges water in the outer tub to the outside. Generally, the washing machine is disposed in a kitchen or a utility room for water supply and discharge.

[0004] The washing machine separately provides a heater that heats air, a blowing fan, and a steam generating device, so that laundry can be dried or sterilized.

[0005] A drying machine is disclosed in Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2120993. The drying machine supplies air heated using a heating device and a blowing fan to the inside of a drum, thereby drying laundry accommodated in the inside of the drum. Generally, the drying machine is disposed adjacent to the washing machine so as to dry laundry that has finished washing and easily put the laundry containing moisture into the drying machine.

[0006] The drying machine can use a steam generating device that generates steam and sprays the generated steam to the inside of the drum to sterilize or remove wrinkles of laundry. In order to generate the steam, water can be supplied into the drying machine, and un-evaporated water can be reused or discharged to the outside. In addition, in order to remove odor of laundry that is dried, a deodorization function that filters circulating air can be additionally provided to the drying machine.

[0007] A care machine is disclosed in Korean Registered Patent No. 10-2254903. The care machine dries, deodorizes, removes wrinkles, removes static electricity, and / or sterilizes (hereinafter, also referred to as "care") laundry by supplying hot air and steam to a space that accommodates the laundry.

[0008] The care machine is mainly used to care for clothes that the user frequently uses after washing, such as a suit, a coat, etc. Generally, the user stores clothes such as a suit, a coat, etc. in a closet. Therefore, unlike a washing machine, the care machine can be disposed adjacent to the closet or instead of the closet in a space such as a closet, a living room, a bedroom, etc. On the other hand, the care machine can not only care for clothes or garments, but also care for all objects capable of performing washing, including objects that people can wear such as shoes, socks, gloves, hats, and scarves, and objects that people frequently use such as a doll, a towel, and a quilt.

[0009] However, the existing clothes treatment apparatus disposed in different spaces has a problem in that the user needs to transport the classified clothes to each clothes treatment apparatus that cares for the clothes, and thus the work route becomes long and clothes management becomes inconvenient.

[0010] In addition, it is troublesome to transport the washed wet clothes or the dried clothes to the space in which the care machine is disposed since the care machine is disposed in a space different from the washing machine and the dryer.

[0011] In addition, in the existing clothes treatment apparatus that treats clothes using hot air and steam, there is a problem in that the clothes accommodation space becomes small since each device needs to be separately provided with a water supply device, a drain device, an air heating device, a steam generating device, a pump, a blow fan, an air flow path, a steam flow path, etc. In addition, there is a problem in that the overall system cost and energy consumption increase since each device is separately provided with a heating device, a steam generating device, etc.

[0012] In addition, the existing washing machine has a problem in that unpleasant noise is generated due to vibration generated when the drum rotates. In particular, there is a problem in that, during a dehydration process in which the drum rotates at high speed, the entire cabinet shakes due to the rotation of the drum and collides with a structure near the washing machine to generate excessive noise.

[0013] In addition, the existing clothes treatment apparatus has a problem in that the work load of the user increases when transporting heavy laundry in a wet state after washing to a dryer. SUMMARY

[0014] An object of the present application is to solve the foregoing problems and other problems.

[0015] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a clothes treatment apparatus having a plurality of clothes treatment apparatuses.

[0016] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a clothes treatment apparatus having a washing machine, a dryer, and a care machine.

[0017] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that performs washing, drying, and care of laundry in the same space.

[0018] Still another object of the present application can be to minimize a user's work route required for laundry treatment.

[0019] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that can also treat laundry that cannot be dried at a high temperature in a space in which washing and drying are performed.

[0020] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that improves work easiness of washing, drying, and care of laundry.

[0021] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that reduces vibrations generated in the entire system.

[0022] Still another object of the present application can be to improve user's operation convenience by reducing the height of a door and a control panel, etc., which are constituent elements requiring user's operation.

[0023] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus having a hot air flow path that supplies air to a washing machine, a dryer, and a care machine.

[0024] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that minimizes the length of a hot air flow path that supplies air to a washing machine, a dryer, and a care machine.

[0025] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a care machine that expands the width in the front-rear direction.

[0026] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus including a care machine that expands the width in the front-rear direction.

[0027] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that expands the upper-lower height of a laundry accommodating space.

[0028] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that expands the upper-lower height of a laundry accommodating space inside a care machine.

[0029] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that utilizes the difference in the width in the front-rear direction of a care machine and the width in the front-rear direction of a washing machine / dryer.

[0030] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus having a steam flow path that supplies steam to a washing machine, a dryer, and a care machine.

[0031] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that minimizes the length of a steam flow path that supplies steam to a washing machine, a dryer, and a care machine.

[0032] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that supplies hot air to a plurality of laundry treating apparatuses using a single heating device.

[0033] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that supplies steam to a plurality of laundry treating apparatuses using a single heating device.

[0034] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that easily discharges condensed water generated in a heating device.

[0035] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that easily supplies water and discharges water required to generate steam.

[0036] Still another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus that minimizes the length of a hot air flow path that supplies air to a dryer and a care machine.

[0037] Still another object of the present application can be to optimize the arrangement position of a fan for supplying hot air to a dryer and a care machine.

[0038] Still another object of the present application can be to minimize heat loss of hot air supplied to a care machine.

[0039] Still another object of the present application can be to minimize the length of a supply air duct and a discharge air duct connected to a care machine.

[0040] Still another object of the present application can be to discharge condensed water generated in a heating device without an additional pump device.

[0041] Still another object of the present application can be to manage condensed water using a discharge pump of a washing machine.

[0042] Still another object of the present application can be to form the temperature of hot air supplied to a care machine to be lower than that of a dryer.

[0043] Still another object of the present application can be to minimize vibration generated in a washing machine.

[0044] Still another object of the present application can be to reduce the sway of a washing machine cabinet.

[0045] Still another object of the present application can be to combine a plurality of laundry treating apparatuses with each other.

[0046] Still another object of the present application can be to supply hot air to an upper portion of a care machine.

[0047] Another object of the present application can be to recover hot air at an upper portion of the care machine.

[0048] Another object of the present application can be to reduce the height of the laundry machine and the dryer door.

[0049] Another object of the present application can be to reduce the height of the laundry input port and the control panel.

[0050] Another object of the present application can be to make it easy to transport the laundry that has finished washing.

[0051] Another object of the present application can be to prevent air heated and dehumidified in the heating device from being directly discharged toward the user.

[0052] Another object of the present application can be to provide a flow path for indoor dehumidification at a high position.

[0053] Another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treatment apparatus having an upper end aligned.

[0054] Another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treatment apparatus having a front aligned.

[0055] Another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treatment apparatus having a height constant along a horizontal direction.

[0056] Another object of the present application can be to provide a laundry treatment apparatus having a width constant in a front-rear direction.

[0057] Another object of the present application can be to prevent the laundry treatment apparatus from being damaged by colliding with a surrounding structure when the laundry treatment apparatus is installed.

[0058] The subject matter of the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned subject matter, and other subject matter not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0059] A laundry treatment apparatus according to an aspect of the present application for achieving the above object can include a dryer including a first cabinet formed with a first input port.

[0060] The dryer can include a first door opening and closing the first input port.

[0061] The dryer can include a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first cabinet.

[0062] The laundry treatment apparatus can include a washing machine including a second cabinet disposed in an up-down direction of the first cabinet.

[0063] The second cabinet can include a second input port.

[0064] The washing machine can include a second door that opens and closes the second introduction port.

[0065] The washing machine can include a tub configured inside the second cabinet.

[0066] The washing machine can include a second drum rotatably configured inside the tub.

[0067] The laundry treating apparatus can include a care machine configured at a side of the dryer.

[0068] The care machine can be configured at a side of the washing machine.

[0069] The care machine can include a third cabinet formed with an opening portion.

[0070] The care machine can include a third door that opens and closes the opening portion.

[0071] A space to accommodate laundry can be formed inside the care machine.

[0072] The laundry treating apparatus can include a duct system connected with the dryer and the care machine.

[0073] The duct system can include a first air supply duct that supplies air to an inside of the first drum.

[0074] The duct system can include a second air supply duct that supplies air to an inside space of the care machine.

[0075] The duct system can include a heat exchange passage connected with the first air supply duct and the second air supply duct.

[0076] The laundry treating apparatus can include a heating device that heats air passing through the heat exchange passage.

[0077] The laundry treating apparatus can include a first laundry treating device including a cabinet formed with a wash object introduction port and a door that opens and closes the wash object introduction port.

[0078] The first laundry treating device can include a drum rotatably configured inside the cabinet.

[0079] The laundry treating apparatus can include a second laundry treating device including a cabinet formed with a laundry introduction port and a door that opens and closes the laundry introduction port.

[0080] A space to accommodate laundry can be formed inside the second laundry treating device.

[0081] The duct system can include a first air supply duct supplying air to the inside of a drum of the first laundry treating apparatus.

[0082] The duct system can include a second air supply duct supplying air to an internal space of the second laundry treating apparatus.

[0083] The duct system can include a heat exchange passage connected with the first air supply duct and the second air supply duct.

[0084] The heat exchange passage can have an inflow end portion into which air flows and a discharge end portion from which air is discharged.

[0085] The laundry treating apparatus can include a combined frame formed with a first loading port and a second loading port spaced apart along a vertical direction and with a horizontal partition wall disposed in the middle.

[0086] A drying chamber can be formed between an upper panel of the combined frame and the horizontal partition wall.

[0087] The first drum can be disposed inside the drying chamber.

[0088] A washing chamber can be formed between a lower panel of the combined frame and the horizontal partition wall.

[0089] The outer tub and the second drum can be disposed inside the washing chamber.

[0090] The laundry treating apparatus can include a side frame disposed at a side of the combined frame.

[0091] The second air supply duct can supply air to the inside of the side frame.

[0092] The laundry treating apparatus can include a single frame having a vertical partition wall disposed therein.

[0093] A horizontal partition wall can be disposed between the vertical partition wall and a side panel of the single frame.

[0094] A washing chamber and a drying chamber can be formed between the side panel and the vertical partition wall in a manner divided along a vertical direction with the horizontal partition wall as a reference.

[0095] A care chamber for caring for laundry can be formed between the vertical partition wall and another side panel of the single frame.

[0096] The dryer can be disposed at a side of the washing machine along a horizontal direction.

[0097] The care machine can be disposed at an upper side of the dryer and the washing machine.

[0098] The laundry treatment apparatus can include an air supply duct connecting the heating device and the care machine.

[0099] The air supply duct can supply air heated in the heating device to an internal space of the care machine.

[0100] The washing machine can be disposed at an upper side of the dryer.

[0101] The heating device can have a heat exchange unit that heats air supplied to the care machine.

[0102] The air supply duct can be connected with an air supply port formed at a lower portion of the care machine.

[0103] The laundry treatment apparatus can include an air exhaust duct extending upward of the heating device.

[0104] The air exhaust duct can be connected with an air exhaust port formed at an upper portion of the care machine.

[0105] The heating device can be disposed at an upper side of the dryer.

[0106] The air supply duct can extend upward of the heating device.

[0107] The air supply duct can be connected with an air supply port formed at an upper portion of the care machine.

[0108] The laundry treatment apparatus can include an air exhaust duct extending downward of the heating device.

[0109] The air exhaust duct can be connected with an air exhaust port formed at a lower portion of the care machine.

[0110] The dryer can be disposed at an upper side of the washing machine.

[0111] The washing machine can include a drain pump that drains water within the outer tub.

[0112] The laundry treatment apparatus can include a drain pan disposed at a lower side of the heat exchange unit.

[0113] The laundry treatment apparatus can include a drain pipe connecting the drain pan and the drain pump.

[0114] The washing machine can include an upper panel combined with a lower portion of the dryer.

[0115] The washing machine can include a suspension connecting a cabinet of the washing machine and the outer tub.

[0116] The cabinet of the washing machine can include a side panel disposed between the outer tub and a cabinet of the care machine.

[0117] The side panel can face a cabinet of the care machine.

[0118] The side panel can be combined with a cabinet of the care machine.

[0119] The heating device can be disposed at an upper side of the first drum.

[0120] The heating device can be disposed at an upper side higher than the first drum and the second drum.

[0121] The second drum can be opened toward the second drop inlet for laundry accommodated therein to be introduced through the second drop inlet.

[0122] The first drum can be located at a lower side of the second drum.

[0123] The first drum can be opened toward the first drop inlet for laundry introduced from the second drum to be introduced through the first drop inlet.

[0124] The laundry treating apparatus can include a dehumidifying duct that discharges air heated by the heating device to the outside of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0125] The dehumidifying duct can be located at an upper side higher than the door of the dryer and the door of the washing machine.

[0126] An upper end portion of a front surface of the laundry treating apparatus can be aligned in a horizontal direction.

[0127] An upper end portion of a front surface of one of the dryer, the washing machine, and the heating device disposed at the uppermost side can be aligned with an upper end portion of a front surface of the care machine.

[0128] The details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the accompanying drawings.

[0129] According to at least one embodiment of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus having a plurality of laundry treating devices can be provided.

[0130] According to at least one embodiment of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus having a washing machine, a dryer, and a care machine can be provided.

[0131] According to at least one embodiment of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus having a washing machine, a dryer, and a care machine can be provided.

[0132] According to at least one embodiment of the present application, laundry can be cared for in the same space regardless of the type of laundry.

[0133] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, a user's load (work amount, route, etc.) required to carry laundry can be reduced when performing washing, drying, and care work.

[0134] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, laundry that cannot be dried at a high temperature can be cared for by the care machine in a space in which washing and drying are performed.

[0135] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, vibration generated in the washing machine can be reduced by configuring the washing machine and the care machine to share one side.

[0136] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, the front-to-rear direction width of the entire system can be uniformly matched by configuring a hot air flow path in the rear space of the care machine.

[0137] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, a single heating device can be used to supply hot air to each of the washing machine, the dryer, and the care machine.

[0138] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, a single steam generator can be used to supply steam to each of the washing machine, the dryer, and the care machine.

[0139] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, condensed water generated in the evaporator can be discharged through the drain pump of the washing machine, and thus management of the condensed water becomes easy.

[0140] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, water required to generate steam can be supplied through the water supply pipe of the washing machine, and thus generation of steam becomes easy.

[0141] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, the height of the internal space of the care machine can be increased by configuring a heating device that supplies hot air to the care machine in the lateral direction of the care machine.

[0142] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, the volume of the internal space of the care machine can be increased by supplying hot air to the care machine using the heating device of the dryer.

[0143] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, heat loss of hot air supplied to the care machine can be minimized by reducing the length of a supply air pipe that connects the heating device and the care machine.

[0144] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, condensed water generated in the evaporator can be discharged through the drain pump of the washing machine, and thus management of the condensed water becomes easy.

[0145] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, the number of components required to discharge water in the outer tub and condensed water generated in the heating device can be reduced by using a single drain pump.

[0146] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, by combining the cabinet of the washing machine and the cabinet of the care machine, it is possible to reduce the vibration generated in the washing machine.

[0147] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, since the heating device is disposed at the upper side of the washing machine and the dryer, it is possible to easily supply hot air to the upper portion of the care machine.

[0148] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, since the heating device is disposed at the upper side of the washing machine and the dryer, it is possible to reduce the height at which the door of the dryer and the washing machine is located.

[0149] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, since the washing machine is disposed at the upper side of the dryer, it is possible to easily transport the laundry by lowering the laundry, which is finished with washing, to the introduction port of the dryer.

[0150] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, since the dehumidifying duct is disposed at the upper side of the dryer and the washing machine, it is possible to prevent the high-temperature dry air, which is discharged through the dehumidifying duct, from being directly discharged toward the user.

[0151] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, it is possible to easily combine a plurality of laundry treatment devices by aligning the upper end portions of the laundry treatment devices.

[0152] The effects of the present application are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned herein will become more apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art from the disclosure below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0153] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a laundry treatment device according to at least one embodiment of the present application.

[0154] Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a laundry treatment device according to at least one embodiment of the present application.

[0155] Figure 3 is a further longitudinal sectional view of a laundry treatment device according to at least one embodiment of the present application.

[0156] Figure 4 is a conceptual view of a duct system of a laundry treatment device according to at least one embodiment of the present application.

[0157] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a heating device according to at least one embodiment of the present application.

[0158] Figure 6 is a further perspective view of a heating device according to at least one embodiment of the present application.

[0159] Figure 7 is another perspective view of the heating device of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0160] Figure 8 is an action explanatory view of the heating device of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0161] Figure 9 is a rear perspective view of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0162] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0163] Figure 11 is a rear perspective view of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0164] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0165] Figure 13 is a longitudinal sectional view of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0166] Figure 14 is a conceptual view of a duct system of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0167] Figure 15 is a rear perspective view of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0168] Figure 16 is a perspective view of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0169] Figure 17 is a rear perspective view of the laundry treating apparatus of at least one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0170] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical or similar constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, regardless of the drawings, and repeated description of these constituent elements will be omitted.

[0171] The suffixes "module" and "part" used in the following description are used only to facilitate the disclosure, and have no meaning or role in themselves.

[0172] In addition, in describing the processes of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, if it is judged that a detailed description of related known technology makes the gist of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification unclear, a detailed description thereof is omitted. In addition, the drawings are merely for the purpose of facilitating the understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical idea disclosed in the present specification is not limited by the drawings, and it should be understood that all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives included in the idea and technical scope of the present specification are included.

[0173] The terms including ordinal numbers such as first, second, etc. can be used to describe various constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one constituent element from another constituent element.

[0174] If it is mentioned that a certain constituent element is "connected" or "coupled" to another constituent element, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or coupled to the other constituent element, but it can also be connected or coupled to the other constituent element with another constituent element interposed therebetween. In contrast, if it is mentioned that a certain constituent element is "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another constituent element, it should be understood that there is no other constituent element interposed therebetween.

[0175] Unless otherwise described, the singular expression includes the plural expression.

[0176] The laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes one or more laundry treating machines. The laundry treating machine refers to an apparatus that performs washing, drying, and / or care of an object (e.g., laundry, a towel, a quilt, etc.).

[0177] The laundry treating apparatus can include a plurality of laundry treating machines of the same kind. For example, the laundry treating apparatus can include two or more drying machines 1. For example, the laundry treating apparatus can include two or more washing machines 2. For example, the laundry treating apparatus can include two or more care machines 3.

[0178] The laundry treating apparatus can include laundry treating machines of different kinds. For example, the laundry treating apparatus can include a drying machine 1, a washing machine 2, and a care machine 3.

[0179] The laundry treating apparatus can include a plurality of laundry treating machines of the same kind and laundry treating machines of different kinds. For example, the laundry treating apparatus can include two or more washing machines, one drying machine, and one care machine. For example, the laundry treating apparatus can include one washing machine, one drying machine, and two or more care machines.

[0180] The garment processing apparatus of the present invention is not limited by the type and number of garment processors, and can include various combinations thereof. Hereinafter, an example garment processing apparatus comprising a dryer 1, a washing machine 2, and a care machine 3 will be described, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0181] Dryer 1, washing machine 2, and garment care machine 3 can be referred to as one of the following: first garment processor, second garment processor, and third garment processor. For example, dryer 1 can be referred to as the "first garment processor", washing machine 2 can be referred to as the "second garment processor", and garment care machine 3 can be referred to as the "third garment processor".

[0182] The terms "first," "second," and "third," which include ordinal numbers, are used only to distinguish constituent elements and do not limit the constituent elements. The names of the constituent elements are not limited to the ordinal numbers and may include other ordinal numbers. The names of the constituent elements may be used independently without including the ordinal number. For example, the names of the constituent elements of dryer 1 may include the ordinal number "first," the names of the constituent elements of washing machine 2 may include the ordinal number "second," and the names of the constituent elements of care machine 3 may include the ordinal number "third." However, the names of the constituent elements of dryer 1, washing machine 2, and care machine 3 are not limited to the ordinal numbers mentioned above and may include other ordinal numbers or may be used independently without including the ordinal number.

[0183] The garment handling apparatus may include a controller 81 that controls the drives of the dryer 1, washing machine 2, garment care machine 3, and heating device 50. The controller 81 may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). The controller 81 can control the dryer 1, washing machine 2, garment care machine 3, and heating device 50 based on electrical signals received from the control panel 8. The controller 81 can communicate with the control panel 8.

[0184] The dryer 1 and washing machine 2 can be configured one above the other. A control panel 8 can be configured between the dryer 1 and washing machine 2. The control panel 8 can also be configured one above the care machine 3.

[0185] Users can input commands to the garment handling device via control panel 8. Users can operate the dryer 1, washing machine 2, and garment care machine 3 via control panel 8. Users can control the operation of heating device 50 via control panel 8. Control panel 8 can transmit electrical signals input by the user to controller 81.

[0186] The control panel 8 may have a space for configuring a printed circuit board (PCB, not shown). The control unit may be mounted on the PCB. The control unit may be a controller 81.

[0187] Alternatively, the control unit can be located on the back of the control panel 8. A space for configuring a PCB can be formed on the back of the control panel 8. The controller 81 can be mounted on the PCB.

[0188] Alternatively, at least a portion of the dryer 1, washing machine 2, care machine 3, and machine room S may include controllers for controlling their respective drives. In this case, each controller may be mounted on a PCB. The controllers may communicate with each other. Depending on the situation, at least one controller may be a higher-level controller capable of controlling other controllers and devices.

[0189] Control panel 8 displays the operating status of the garment processing device. Users can check the operating status information of the garment processing device through control panel 8.

[0190] The garment handling apparatus may include a heating element 50. The heating element 50 may supply hot air to the dryer 1. The heating element 50 may supply hot air to the care unit 3. The heating element 50 may supply hot air to the washing machine 2. The hot air supplied to each garment handler may recirculate by flowing back into the heating element 50.

[0191] However, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention can also exhaust the hot air supplied to the dryer 1, washing machine 2, and care machine 3 respectively to the outside of the garment handling apparatus without recirculation. That is, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention can exhaust the hot air supplied to the outer tub 23 of the washing machine 2 to the outside of the washing machine 2, exhaust the hot air supplied to the first drum 13 of the dryer 1 to the outside of the dryer 3, and exhaust the hot air supplied to the internal space 33 of the care machine 3 to the outside of the care machine 3.

[0192] The garment handling apparatus may include a machine room S (refer to...) Figure 2 The machine room S provides space for arranging the heating device 50. The machine room S can be a concept encompassing the space for arranging the heating device 50 and other components besides the heating device 50. Within the machine room S, pumps, blower fans, airflow paths, steam generators, steamflow paths, dehumidifiers, controllers, motors, and fan housings, including the heating device 50, can be arranged. The machine room S provides space for arranging the aforementioned operating elements (pumps, blower fans, airflow paths, steam generators, steamflow paths, dehumidifiers, controllers, motors, and fan housings).

[0193] In this invention, the machine room S may refer to the space in which the heating device 50 is configured as described above, or it may be a higher-level concept that includes the heating device 50.

[0194] The machine room S may include a separate housing (not shown). When the machine room S includes a separate housing (not shown), the machine room S may be separate from the first housing 10 and the second housing 20. Alternatively, the machine room S may be disposed inside one of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the third housing 30. If the machine room S is disposed inside one of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the third housing 30, then the machine room S may refer to the concept of a space containing various constituent elements, including the heating device 50. That is, if the machine room S is disposed inside one of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the third housing 30, then the machine room S may refer to a portion of the internal space of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the third housing 30.

[0195] The machine chamber S can be configured vertically above the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The machine chamber S can also be configured above the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The machine chamber S can also be configured between the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The machine chamber S can also be configured below the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. Conversely, the machine chamber S can also be configured vertically above the care machine 3. The machine chamber S can also be configured above or below the care machine 3.

[0196] The heating device 50 can supply hot air to the dryer 1. The heating device 50 can also recover the hot air supplied to the dryer 1.

[0197] The heating device 50 can supply hot air to the washing machine 2. The heating device 50 can also recover the hot air supplied to the washing machine 2.

[0198] The heating device 50 can supply hot air to the nursing machine 3. The heating device 50 can also recover the hot air supplied to the nursing machine 3.

[0199] Heating device 50 can supply steam to dryer 1. Heating device 50 can supply steam to washing machine 2. Heating device 50 can supply steam to nursing machine 3.

[0200] Heating device 50 may include a heat pump device. The heat pump device may include a compressor 51, a condenser 52, an evaporator 53, and an expansion device 54 (see reference). Figure 5 The heating device 50 may include a fan 60 (see reference). Figure 5 The heat pump device can also be referred to as a "heat exchange unit".

[0201] Heating device 50 may include heating in heat exchange channel 42 (see reference) Figure 5A heat exchange unit for flowing air. The heat exchange unit may be a heat pump connected to a refrigerant flow path. The heat exchange unit may be an electrically powered heater. The heat exchange unit may be a heating element. The heat exchange unit may include the heater and a cooler (not shown). The cooler may be located upstream of the heater. The cooler may be located inside the heat exchange channel 42. The cooler can dehumidify and cool the air passing through the heat exchange channel 42.

[0202] The heating device 50 can be arranged above or below the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The heating device 50 can be arranged on the upper side of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2, or between the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2, or on the lower side of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0203] The heating device 50 can also be configured above or below the nursing machine 3. The heating device 50 can also be configured in the rear space of the nursing machine 3.

[0204] The heating device 50 can also be disposed inside the first housing 10. The heating device 50 can also be disposed inside the second housing 20. The heating device 50 can also be disposed inside the third housing 30.

[0205] The dryer 1, washing machine 2, and heating device 50 (or machine chamber S) can be arranged vertically, and the care machine 3 can be configured to the side of the dryer 1 and washing machine 2. The heating device 50 can be configured to the side of the care machine 3.

[0206] The following is for reference Figure 1 This describes a clothing processing device A according to one aspect of the present invention.

[0207] Figure 1 The illustrated garment handling device A may be an embodiment in which a dryer 1 is positioned above the washing machine 2, and a heating device 50 is positioned above both the washing machine 2 and the dryer 1. However, the vertical arrangement of the dryer 1, washing machine 2, and heating device 50 is not limited to this.

[0208] The care machine 3 can be configured on one side (later side) of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. For example, the care machine 3 can be configured on the right side of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. However, the configuration position of the care machine 3 is not limited to the above situation, and the care machine 3 can also be configured on the left side of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0209] The front-to-back width of the nursing machine 3 can be smaller than that of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0210] A rear housing 310 may be configured at the rear of the nursing machine 3, and the hot air flow path or steam flow path described later may be configured in the rear housing 310.

[0211] The dryer 1 includes: a first housing 10, on the front of which a first inlet 12 is formed (see reference). Figure 2 ); and the first door 11, which is rotatably connected to the first housing 10.

[0212] Users can open the first inlet 12 by rotating the first door 11, and put the laundry into the first drum 13 through the first inlet 12.

[0213] The washing machine 2 includes: a second housing 20, on the front of which a second inlet 22 is formed (see reference). Figure 2 ); and a second door 21, which is rotatably connected to the second housing 20.

[0214] Users can open the second inlet 22 by rotating the second door 21, and put the laundry into the second drum 24 through the second inlet 22.

[0215] The nursing machine 3 includes: a third housing 30, which forms a space for storing clothing and has a third inlet 32 ​​(see reference). Figure 3 ); and a third door 31, rotatably connected to a third housing 30. The third inlet 32 ​​may be referred to as an "opening".

[0216] Users can open the third inlet 32 ​​by rotating the third door 31, and put the laundry into the third compartment 30 through the third inlet 32.

[0217] Each of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the third housing 30 may include a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and a side panel. The top panel may be referred to as the "top sidewall." The bottom panel may be referred to as the "bottom sidewall." The front panel may be referred to as the "front wall." The rear panel may be referred to as the "rear sidewall." The side panel may be referred to as the "side wall."

[0218] Each of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the third housing 30 may include a pair of side panels. The pair of side panels may be spaced apart from each other horizontally. The side panels may be referred to as "side walls". The first housing 10 may include a first inner side wall 106 facing the care machine 3 and a first outer side wall 105 spaced apart from the first inner side wall 106. The second housing 20 may include a second inner side wall 206 facing the care machine 3 and a second outer side wall 205 spaced apart from the second inner side wall 206. The third housing 30 may include a third inner side wall 306 facing the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2 and a third outer side wall 305 spaced apart from the third inner side wall 306.

[0219] The first housing 10 may include a first upper panel 103, a first lower panel 104, a first front panel 101, a first rear panel 102, and first side panels 105 and 106.

[0220] The second housing 20 may include a second upper panel 203, a second lower panel 204, a second front panel 201, a second rear panel 202, and second side panels 205 and 206.

[0221] The third housing 30 may include a third upper panel 303, a third lower panel 304, a third front panel 301, a third rear panel 302, and third side panels 305 and 306. The third housing 30 may also include a third door 31 in place of the third front panel 301.

[0222] The descriptions of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, and the third housing 30 described above are equally applicable to reference. Figures 1 to 17 The described garment handling device.

[0223] The space between dryer 1 and care machine 3, and the space between washing machine 2 and care machine 3, can be equipped with a plate 90 (see reference). Figure 10 The plate 90 may include vibration damping material. The dryer 1, washing machine 2, and care machine 3 can be connected to each other through the plate 90.

[0224] The first upper panel 103 of the dryer 1 and the third upper panel 303 of the care machine 3 can be configured on the same horizontal plane. The third upper panel 303 of the care machine 3 and the upper side wall 313 of the rear housing 310 can be configured on the same horizontal plane.

[0225] The upper sides of the dryer 1 and the upper sides of the care machine 3 can be aligned horizontally. The upper sides of the dryer 1 and the upper sides of the care machine 3 can be located on the same plane.

[0226] The front surface 10a of dryer 1 and the front surface 20a of washing machine 2 can be aligned. The front surface 10a of dryer 1 and the front surface 20a of washing machine 2 can be located on the same plane.

[0227] The front surfaces 10a of dryer 1 and 31a of care machine 3 can be aligned horizontally. The front surfaces 20a of washing machine 20 and 31a of care machine 3 can be aligned horizontally. The front surfaces of each of dryer 1, washing machine 2, and care machine 3 can be located on the same plane.

[0228] The upper end 91 of the dryer 1 and the upper end 307 of the care machine 3 can be aligned. The upper end 91 of the dryer 1 and the upper end 307 of the care machine 3 can be located on the same plane.

[0229] The garment processing device A may include a tower 9, which may include a dryer 1 and a washing machine 2. The tower 9 may include a heating device 50.

[0230] Tower 9 can be a combination of dryer 1 and washing machine 2 arranged vertically. When heating device 50 is arranged on one side of care machine 3, tower 9 can be a combination of dryer 1, washing machine 2 and heating device 50 arranged vertically.

[0231] The dryer 1, washing machine 2, and heating device 50 can be arranged vertically to form a tower 9. Within the tower 9, the order in which the dryer 1, washing machine 2, and heating device 50 are arranged is not limited to... Figure 1 The order shown. For example, washing machine 2 can also be configured on top of dryer 1.

[0232] Tower 9 can be configured on one side of nursing machine 3 (Lateral side).

[0233] The front surface of tower 9 and the front surface 31a of nursing machine 3 can be aligned. The front surface of tower 9 and the front surface 31a of nursing machine 3 can be located on the same plane.

[0234] The upper part 91 of the front of tower 9 and the upper part 307 of the front of the front of the care machine 3 31a can be aligned. The upper part 91 of the front of tower 9 and the upper part 307 of the front of the front of the care machine 3 31a can be located on the same horizontal plane. The upper part 91 of the front of tower 9 can be the upper part of the dryer 1.

[0235] However, when the washing machine 2 is positioned above the dryer 1, the upper end 91 of the front of the tower 9 can refer to the upper end of the front of the washing machine 2. Similarly, when the heating device 50 is positioned above both the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2, the upper end 91 of the front of the tower 9 can refer to the upper end of the front of the heating device 50.

[0236] The third side panel 305 of the nursing machine 3 and the side wall 315 of the rear housing 310 can be configured on the same plane.

[0237] The front panel 101 of the dryer 1, the front panel 201 of the washing machine 2, and the control panel 8 can be arranged on the same plane. The front surface 10a of the dryer 1, the front surface 20a of the washing machine 2, and the front surface of the control panel 8 can be located on the same plane.

[0238] The third door 31 of the nursing machine 3 can be arranged on the same plane as the front panel 101 of the dryer 1, the front panel 201 of the washing machine 2, and the control panel 8. Alternatively, the third door 31 of the nursing machine 3 can also be arranged on the same plane as the first door 11 of the dryer 1 and the second door 21 of the washing machine 2.

[0239] The second lower panel 204 of the washing machine 2 and the third lower panel 304 of the care machine 3 can be configured on the same horizontal plane.

[0240] The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the washing machine 2. The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper part of the dryer 1. The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the first cabinet 10. However, the heating device 50 can be disposed separately from the first cabinet 10, or it can be disposed on the upper side of the first cabinet 10.

[0241] The following is for reference Figure 2 This describes the internal structure of the dryer 1, washing machine 2, and heating device 50. Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the dryer 1 and washing machine 2, which are cut along the longitudinal direction of the clothing handling device A.

[0242] The washing machine 2 may include: a second housing 20; a second door 21 rotatably connected to the second housing 20; an outer tub 23 disposed inside the second housing 20; a second drum 24 rotatably disposed inside the outer tub 23 and containing clothes inside; a motor 25 for transmitting power to the second drum 24; a drain pump 26 for discharging water generated in the clothes handling unit A to the outside; a water supply valve 27 connected to an external water source (not shown); and a drawer 28 for storing detergent. The drawer 28 may be referred to as a "detergent tank".

[0243] The washing machine 2 may include a suspension 231 that connects the outer tub 23 and the second housing 20. The suspension 231 can reduce vibrations generated in the outer tub 23.

[0244] The drain pump 26 can be connected to the outer tub 23 via the first drain pipe 261. The drain pump 26 can discharge water flowing in through the first drain pipe 261 and the discharge pipe 532 to the outside of the laundry handling device A via the second drain pipe 262. However, the discharge pipe 532 can also be directly connected to the second drain pipe 262. In this case, the condensate generated in the evaporator 53 can be discharged to the outside of the laundry handling device A via the discharge pipe 532 and the second drain pipe 262.

[0245] Water supply valve 27 can open and close the water supply lines 278 and 279 (not shown) connecting the external water source (not shown) and the washing machine 2. Figure 9 The water supply valve 27 can regulate the flow rate of water flowing into the washing machine 2 from the external water source. The water supply valve 27 can be connected to the first water supply pipe 271. The first water supply pipe 271 can be connected to the drawer 28 for storing detergent. The water flowing into the drawer 28 via the first water supply pipe 271 can flow into the outer tub 23 together with the detergent in the drawer 28 through the second water supply pipe 272.

[0246] The dryer 1 may include: a first housing 10; a first door 11 rotatably connected to the first housing 10; and a first drum 13 rotatably disposed inside the first housing 10 to hold clothes inside.

[0247] The dryer 1 may include a motor 133 for rotating a first drum 13. A pulley 134 may be fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor 133. A belt may connect the pulley 134 and the circumferential surface of the first drum 13. Thus, the rotational force of the motor 133 can be transmitted to the first drum 13 through the pulley 134 and the belt.

[0248] The motor 133 can be configured on the lower side of the first roller 13. The motor 133 can be configured inside the first housing 10, and can be installed on the upper side of the first lower panel 104.

[0249] The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the first housing 10. The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper part of the first housing 10. The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side higher than the first roller 13.

[0250] The machine room S may be part of the interior space of the first housing 10. The machine room S may refer to the upper space of the first housing 10. The heating device 50 may be disposed in the machine room S.

[0251] The garment handling device A may include a partition wall 108 disposed inside the first housing 10. The heating device 50 may be disposed on the upper side of the partition wall 108.

[0252] The partition wall 108 can divide the space where the first roller 13 is arranged and the machine room S. The partition wall 108 can be arranged between the heating device 50 and the first roller 13.

[0253] The partition wall 108 can be integrated with the first box 10 or it can be separated from the first box 10.

[0254] The heating device 50 can be disposed between the partition wall 108 and the first upper panel 103. The machine chamber S can be formed between the partition wall 108 and the first upper panel 103. However, in another aspect of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, the heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the first housing 10. In this case, the heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the first upper panel 103 and can have an additional housing (not shown).

[0255] The heating device 50 may include: a condenser 52 for heating air by exchanging heat between a high-temperature refrigerant and the air; a fan 60 for blowing the air heated by the condenser 52; and an evaporator 53 for cooling and dehumidifying the air by exchanging heat between the air flowing into the heating device 50 and the low-temperature refrigerant. The condenser 52 and the evaporator 53 may also be referred to as a "heat exchange unit".

[0256] The air heated while passing through the condenser 52 (hereinafter referred to as "hot air") can be blown by the fan 60 and supplied to at least one of the dryer 1, washing machine 2 and care machine 3.

[0257] The heating device 50 can be connected to the first roller 13 via the first air supply pipe 43. The hot air generated in the heating device 50 can be blown by the fan 60 and supplied to the interior of the first roller 13 via the first air supply pipe 43. The first air supply pipe 43 can extend downward from the heating device 50.

[0258] The heating device 50 can be connected to the outer tub 23 via a third air supply pipe 48. The hot air generated in the heating device 50 can be blown by a fan 60 and supplied to the interior of the outer tub 23 via the third air supply pipe 48. The third air supply pipe 48 can extend downward from the heating device 50.

[0259] The hot air generated in the heating device 50 can be blown by the fan 60 and supplied to the outside of the clothing handling device A through the dehumidification duct 46. The dehumidification duct 46 can be disposed between the substrate 575 and the partition wall 108 (described later). The air blown by the fan 60 can be supplied to the indoor space through the dehumidification duct 46. An opening member 463 can be disposed in front of the dehumidification duct 46. The opening member 463 can open and close the front of the dehumidification duct 46. The opening member 463 can be rotatably connected to the first housing 10.

[0260] The air supply pipes 43, 45, and 48 can be referred to as one of the first air supply pipe, the second air supply pipe, and the third air supply pipe. For example, the air supply pipe connected to the dryer 1 can be called the first air supply pipe 43, the air supply pipe connected to the care machine 3 can be called the second air supply pipe 45, and the air supply pipe connected to the washing machine 2 can be called the third air supply pipe 48. Air supply pipes 43, 45, and 48 can also be referred to as supply pipes. The first air supply pipe 43, the second air supply pipe 45, and the third air supply pipe 48 can also be referred to as one of the first supply pipe, the second supply pipe, and the third supply pipe, respectively. For example, the first air supply pipe 43 can be called the first supply pipe, the second air supply pipe 45 can be called the second supply pipe, and the third air supply pipe 48 can be called the third supply pipe.

[0261] The air supplied to dryer 1, washing machine 2 or care machine 3 can be recycled to heating device 50.

[0262] The heating device 50 can be connected to the first drum 13 via the first exhaust pipe 41. Hot air flowing into the first drum 13 via the first air supply pipe 43 can be returned to the heating device 50 via the first exhaust pipe 41 after drying the laundry contained inside the first drum 13. The first exhaust pipe 41 can extend upward from the first drum 13.

[0263] The heating device 50 can be connected to the outer tub 23 via the third exhaust pipe 47. Hot air flowing into the outer tub 23 via the third air supply pipe 48 can be returned to the heating device 50 via the third exhaust pipe 47 after drying the laundry contained inside the second drum 24. The third exhaust pipe 47 can extend upward from the outer tub 23.

[0264] Exhaust pipes 41, 44, and 47 can be referred to as one of the first exhaust pipe, the second exhaust pipe, and the third exhaust pipe. For example, the exhaust pipe connected to the dryer 1 can be called the first exhaust pipe 41, the exhaust pipe connected to the care machine 3 can be called the second exhaust pipe 44, and the exhaust pipe connected to the washing machine 2 can be called the third exhaust pipe 47. Each of the first exhaust pipe 41, the second exhaust pipe 44, and the third exhaust pipe 47 can also be referred to as one of the first recovery pipe, the second recovery pipe, and the third recovery pipe. For example, the first exhaust pipe 41 can be called the first recovery pipe, the second exhaust pipe 44 can be called the second recovery pipe, and the third exhaust pipe 47 can be called the third recovery pipe.

[0265] The hot air generated in the heating device 50 is supplied to the dryer 1, washing machine 2, and garment care machine 3, and can be recycled back to the heating device 50 after drying the clothes contained in each of the garment processors 1, 2, and 3. That is, the hot air generated in the heating device 50 can circulate within the garment processing unit A. Compared to the case of drying clothes contained in one garment processor, the hot air recycled back to the heating device 50 after drying clothes contained in each of the plurality of garment processors 1, 2, and 3 contains more moisture.

[0266] The evaporator 53 can lower the temperature of the recovered air and remove moisture from the air by exchanging heat between the air recovered into the heating unit 50 and the refrigerant. The heat exchange between the air recovered into the heating unit 50 and the evaporator 53 can produce condensate.

[0267] The heating device 50 may include a drain pan 531 disposed below the evaporator 53. The drain pan 531 can hold condensate generated in the evaporator 53.

[0268] The drain pan 531 can be connected to the drain pump 26 via the drain pipe 532. The drain pipe 532 can extend downward from the drain pan 531 to connect to the drain pump 26.

[0269] The condensate contained in the drain pan 531 can flow into the drain pump 26 through the drain pipe 532, and can be discharged to the outside of the garment handling device A through the drain pump 26.

[0270] The following is for reference Figure 3 The internal structure of nursing machine 3 will be explained. Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the garment processing device A, which is cut longitudinally along the garment.

[0271] The care machine 3 may include a third housing 30, which forms a space 33 for storing clothing inside.

[0272] The care machine 3 may include: a clothes hanger 36 for hanging clothes; and an inner panel 34 that defines the lower part of the space 33 for accommodating clothes. The inner panel 34 may be referred to as the "inner plate".

[0273] The inner panel 34 can be located lower than the outer tub 23. The inner panel 34 can also be located lower than the second drum 24. However, when the dryer 1 is positioned below the washing machine 2, the inner panel 34 can be located lower than the first drum 13. Therefore, the height of the inner panel 34 is reduced, thereby increasing the volume of the internal space of the care machine 3.

[0274] The hanger 36 can be configured between the third upper panel 303 and the third lower panel 304, and can be configured to be closer to the third upper panel 303 than the third lower panel 304.

[0275] The clothes hanger 36 can be positioned higher than the first drum 13. Alternatively, it can be positioned at a height corresponding to the upper part of the first drum 13. However, when the dryer 1 is positioned below the washing machine 2, the clothes hanger 36 can be positioned higher than the outer tub 23 or higher than the second drum 24, or at a height corresponding to the upper part of either the outer tub 23 or the second drum 24. Therefore, by increasing the height of the clothes hanger 36, the internal space of the garment dryer 3 can be increased.

[0276] The inner panel 34 can be configured between the third upper panel 303 and the third lower panel 304, and can be configured to be closer to the third lower panel 304 than the third upper panel 303.

[0277] The clothing G contained in the internal space 33 of the third compartment 30 can be located between the hanger 36 and the inner panel 34.

[0278] The height H of the internal space 33 can refer to the height between the hanger 36 and the inner panel 34. The height H of the internal space 33 can also refer to the vertical distance between the upper panel 303 and the inner panel 34. Compared to the case where the heating device 50 is positioned between the inner panel 34 and the third lower panel 304, the height H of the internal space 33 can be further expanded. Therefore, unlike existing care machines, the care machine 3 of the present invention can accommodate garments G that occupy a significant vertical height, such as long coats or suits.

[0279] Furthermore, compared to existing garment care machines, the garment care machine 3 of the present invention can expand its front-to-back width to match the front-to-back width of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. Therefore, compared to existing garment care machines, the garment care machine 3 of the present invention can accommodate more clothes in the front-to-back direction. The front-to-back width W of the internal space 33 of the garment care machine 3 can refer to the width between the third door 31 and the third rear panel 302.

[0280] The front-to-back width W of the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 can be smaller than the front-to-back width of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The front-to-back width W of the third cabinet 30 can be smaller than the front-to-back width of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0281] In a garment handling apparatus A according to one aspect of the present invention, by arranging an air supply pipe 45 and an exhaust pipe 44 at the rear of the garment-containing space 33, the front surface 31a of the garment care machine 3 can be aligned with the front surface of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0282] The air supply port 308 and exhaust port 309 of the nursing machine 3 can be located on the upper part of the third housing 30.

[0283] The second gas supply pipe 45 can be connected to the upper part of the third housing 30. The second gas supply pipe 45 can be referred to as the "gas supply pipe". The third housing 30 can be referred to as the "housing".

[0284] The air supply port 308, connected to the air supply pipe 45, can be located on the upper part of the housing 30. The air supply port 308 can be located on the upper side, higher than the clothes hanger 36. The air supply port 308 can be located on the lower side, lower than the inner side 303a of the third upper panel 303. The air supply port 308 can be located between the third upper panel 303 and the clothes hanger 36.

[0285] The third upper panel 303 may include: an inner side 303a facing the interior space 33 of the housing 30; an outer side 303b facing the exterior of the housing 30; and an inclined surface 303c extending obliquely downward from the inner side 303a. The inner side 303a may be referred to as the "first surface". The inclined surface 303c may be referred to as the "second surface". The third upper panel 303 may be referred to as the "upper wall".

[0286] The first surface 303a can be separated from the upper side of the hanger 36. A space can be formed between the first surface 303a and the hanger 36.

[0287] The second surface 303c can extend downwards at an angle from the rear end of the first surface 303a. The second surface 303c can extend rearwards from the first surface 303a. The second surface 303c can be located on an upper side higher than the hanger 36. The second surface 303c can have an angle θ relative to the horizontal direction.

[0288] An air supply port 308 may be formed on the second surface 303c. The air supply port 308 may open at an angle downward on the second surface 303c.

[0289] The air inlet 308 can be located on an upper side higher than the hanger 36. A virtual first line H1 extending horizontally from the air inlet 308 and a virtual second line H2 extending horizontally from the hanger 36 are defined. The first line H1 can be located on an upper side higher than the second line H2. The first line H1 and the second line H2 can have a height difference D. The air inlet 308 and the hanger 36 can be separated by a height difference D.

[0290] The gas supply pipe 45 can be connected to the gas supply port 308. The gas supply pipe 45 can be attached to the upper wall 303. The gas supply pipe 45 can be connected to the second surface 303c. The gas supply pipe 45 can penetrate the third rear panel 302. The third rear panel 302 can be referred to as the "rear panel".

[0291] The rear panel 302 may include: an inner side 302a facing the interior space 33 of the housing 30; and an outer side 302b facing the exterior of the housing 30. The air inlet 308 may be closer to the front than the inner side 302a of the rear panel 302.

[0292] The gas supply pipe 45 may include: a first hot air pipe 451 connected to the heating device 50; and a second hot air pipe 452 connected to the first hot air pipe 451 and the gas supply port 308.

[0293] The first hot air duct 451 can extend to the side. The second hot air duct 452 can be integrated with the first hot air duct 451. The second hot air duct 452 can extend upwards. The second hot air duct 452 can extend upwards from the first hot air duct 451 and connect to the air supply port 308.

[0294] The first hot air duct 451 can be positioned further back than the rear panel 302. The first hot air duct 451 can extend laterally behind the rear panel 302. The second hot air duct 452 can pass through the rear panel 302 and connect to the air supply port 308.

[0295] The second exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the upper part of the third housing 30. The second exhaust pipe 44 can be referred to as the "exhaust pipe". The third housing 30 can be referred to as the "housing".

[0296] The exhaust port 309, connected to the exhaust pipe 44, can be located on the upper part of the housing 30. The exhaust port 309 can be located on the lower side, lower than the air supply port 308. The exhaust port 309 can be located on the lower side, lower than the clothes hanger 36.

[0297] The exhaust vent 309 can form an opening in the rear panel 302. The exhaust vent 309 can be open from the inner side 302a of the rear panel 302 to the outer side 302b of the rear panel 302. The exhaust vent 309 can refer to the open portion in the upper part of the rear panel 302.

[0298] The exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the exhaust port 309. The exhaust pipe 44 can be attached to the rear panel 302. The exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the outer side 302b of the rear panel 302. The exhaust pipe 44 can penetrate the rear panel 302.

[0299] A filter 37 may be installed at the exhaust port 309. The filter 37 may be installed on the rear panel 302. The filter 37 may be installed between the inner side 302a and the outer side 302b of the rear panel 302. The filter 37 may be installed on the upper part of the housing 30.

[0300] An inner panel 34 may be disposed at the lower part of the housing 30. The inner panel 34 may include: a first inner panel 341 having a dust passage hole 343 that is open in the vertical direction; and a second inner panel 342 disposed below the first inner panel 341.

[0301] The first inner panel 341 can be disposed at the lower part of the interior space 33. The first inner panel 341 can extend forward and downward at an angle. Dust can pass through the openings 343 at the top and bottom of the first inner panel 341. Dust in the interior space 33 can accumulate on the upper side of the second inner panel 342 through the dust passing ...

[0302] The second inner panel 342 may extend horizontally below the first inner panel 341. The second inner panel 342 may be configured to extend to the outside of the housing 30. The user can extend the second inner panel 342 to the outside of the housing 30 through the opening door 31.

[0303] The garment care machine 3 may include rollers 39 protruding downward from the third lower panel 304. A plurality of rollers 39 may be arranged spaced apart along the front-to-back direction. The roller structure of the garment care machine 3 can also be applied to the second lower panel 204 of the washing machine 2. When the garment handling device A moves, the rollers of the washing machine 2 and the garment care machine 3 can support the load of the garment handling device A.

[0304] The following is for reference Figure 4 The Duct System (DS) in the garment processing apparatus A of the present invention will be described. Figure 4 To the left of the baseline Y is a diagram showing the piping system DS of dryer 1 and washing machine 2. Figure 4 To the right of the baseline Y is a diagram showing the piping system DS of the nursing machine 3. Figure 4 To the left of the central baseline Y is a diagram conceptually showing the piping system DS by cutting through the dryer 1 and washing machine 2 with a plane perpendicular to the left and right directions. Figure 4 The diagram to the right of the central baseline Y is a conceptual representation of the back of the nursing machine 3, showing the piping system DS. Figure 4 The directional concepts used in the description can be compared with Figure 1 The orientations are the same.

[0305] Can Figure 4 The area to the left of the baseline Y in the diagram is called the first concept map S1. It can be... Figure 4 The area to the right of the baseline Y in the diagram is called the second concept map S2.

[0306] "Dual system DS" can be a general term for the flow path of hot air circulating in the garment processing device A. "Dual system DS" can also be a general term for the flow paths of the interconnected heating device 50, dryer 1, washing machine 2, and garment care machine 3. "Dual system DS" can also be a general term for the flow path of heated air within the heating device 50.

[0307] The heating device 50 can heat the air and supply the heated air to each of the dryer 1, washing machine 2 and care machine 3.

[0308] The duct system DS may include a heat exchange passage 42 for heating air. The duct system DS may include a first air supply duct 43 connecting the heating device 50 and the dryer 1. The duct system DS may include a second air supply duct 45 connecting the heating device 50 and the care unit 3. The duct system DS may include a third air supply duct 48 connecting the heating device 50 and the washing machine 2. The duct system DS may include a dehumidification duct 46 connected to the heating device 50. Air heated by the heat exchange passage 42 is blown by a fan 60, thereby supplying air to at least one of the first air supply duct 43, the second air supply duct 45, the third air supply duct 48, and the dehumidification duct 46.

[0309] The piping system DS may include a first exhaust pipe 41 connecting the heating device 50 and the dryer 1. The piping system DS may include a second exhaust pipe 44 connecting the heating device 50 and the care machine 3. The piping system DS may include a third exhaust pipe 47 connecting the heating device 50 and the washing machine 2. Heated air supplied to the dryer 1 can flow into the heat exchange passage 42 through the first exhaust pipe 41. Heated air supplied to the care machine 3 can flow into the heat exchange passage 42 through the second exhaust pipe 44. Heated air supplied to the washing machine 2 can flow into the heat exchange passage 42 through the third exhaust pipe 47.

[0310] A heat exchange channel 42 for airflow may be provided inside the heating device 50. The heating device 50 may include a heat exchange unit disposed within the heat exchange channel 42. The heat exchange unit can heat the air flowing within the heat exchange channel 42. The heat exchange unit may include a condenser 52 and an evaporator 53.

[0311] The garment handling device A may include a fan 60. The fan 60 can blow air within the heat exchange passage 42. The fan 60 may be positioned downstream of the condenser 52. Air heated by heat exchange with the evaporator 53 and the condenser 52 can be blown by the fan 60. The fan 60 may be positioned inside the heat exchange passage 42.

[0312] The air blown by the fan 60 can be supplied to at least one of the dryer 1, washing machine 2, nursing machine 3, and dehumidification duct 46.

[0313] The garment handling device A may include an air duct 420 surrounding the fan 60. The duct system may include the air duct 420. The fan 60 may be configured inside the air duct 420.

[0314] The internal space of the air supply duct 420 can also be part of the heat exchange channel 42.

[0315] The fan 60 and the air supply duct 420 can be configured at the discharge end 42B of the heat exchange passage 42. The discharge end 42B can be located downstream of the condenser 52 and the evaporator 53.

[0316] The air supply duct 420 may include a first discharge port 425 connected to the first air supply duct 43. The air supply duct 420 may include a second discharge port 427 connected to the second air supply duct 45. The air supply duct 420 may include a third discharge port 426 connected to the third air supply duct 48. The air supply duct 420 may include a fourth discharge port 428 connected to the dehumidification duct 46.

[0317] The first discharge port 425 can protrude downward from the air supply duct 420. The first air supply duct 43 can connect the first roller 13 and the first discharge port 425.

[0318] The second discharge port 427 can protrude laterally from the air supply duct 420. The second air supply duct 45 can connect to the third housing 30 and the second discharge port 427.

[0319] The third discharge port 426 can protrude laterally from the air supply duct 420. The third air supply duct 48 can connect the outer tank 23 and the third discharge port 426.

[0320] The fourth discharge port 428 can protrude laterally from the air supply duct 420. The fourth discharge port 428 can protrude in the opposite direction to the second discharge port 427. The dehumidification duct 46 can be connected to the fourth discharge port 428.

[0321] A switching device 70 (described later) can be installed inside the air supply duct 420. Figure 6 The rotating body 71 is connected to the drive motor 711 and can rotate inside the air supply duct 420. The air blown by the fan 60 flows into at least one of the first air supply duct 43, the second air supply duct 45, the third air supply duct 48 and the dehumidification duct 46 through the drive of the switching device 70.

[0322] In addition to the switching device 70 described later, the garment handling apparatus A of the present invention may also include a separate distribution device (not shown). The distribution device can distribute air blown by the fan 60 to each of the dryer 1, washing machine 2, conditioning machine 3, and dehumidification duct 46. That is, air blown by the fan 60 can be simultaneously supplied to each of the dryer 1, washing machine 2, conditioning machine 3, and dehumidification duct 46 through the distribution device. The distribution device may also be configured inside the air supply duct 420, or it may be configured in a distribution flow path (not shown) connected to the air supply duct 420. The distribution device may be a valve. The distribution device may include an actuator and a switching damper. The garment handling apparatus A may include both the switching device 70 and the distribution device, or it may include only the switching device 70, or it may include only the distribution device.

[0323] Hot air flowing into the first drum 13 via the first air supply pipe 43, after drying the clothes contained within the first drum 13, can flow into the heat exchange channel 42 via the first exhaust pipe 41. The first drum 13 may include a front cover 131 disposed on the front side and a rear cover 132 disposed on the rear side. The first air supply pipe 43 may be connected to the rear cover 132, and the first exhaust pipe 41 may be connected to the front cover 131.

[0324] The first exhaust pipe 41 can connect the first roller 13 and the heat exchange channel 42. The first exhaust pipe 41 can extend upward from the first roller 13 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0325] A first inflow port 421, connected to the first exhaust pipe 41, may be formed at the inflow end 42A of the heat exchange channel 42. The first inflow port 421 may extend downward from the heat exchange channel 42. The first inflow port 421 may extend downward from the second exhaust pipe 44. The first inflow port 421 may extend downward from the first pipe section 441.

[0326] The garment handling device A may include a first on / off valve 41a disposed in the first exhaust duct 41. The first on / off valve 41a can regulate the airflow in the first exhaust duct 41. The first on / off valve 41a can cut off the airflow in the first exhaust duct 41. When hot air is not supplied to the first roller 13 through the first air supply duct 43, the first on / off valve 41a can cut off the airflow in the first exhaust duct 41.

[0327] Hot air flowing into the third housing 30 via the second air supply pipe 45, after drying the clothes contained in the third housing 30, can flow into the heat exchange channel 42 via the second exhaust pipe 44. The second air supply pipe 45 and the second exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the third rear panel 302 of the third housing 30.

[0328] The second exhaust pipe 44 can connect the third housing 30 and the heat exchange channel 42. The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend laterally from the top of the third housing 30 to connect with the heat exchange channel 42.

[0329] The second exhaust duct 44 may include a first duct section 441 located between the heating device 50 and the first roller 13. The first duct section 441 may be disposed on the substrate 575 described later (see reference). Figure 6 The first pipe section 441 can be located between the partition wall 55 (described later) and the partition wall 108. Figure 6 It extends along the front-back direction.

[0330] A second inflow port 422, which connects to the second exhaust pipe 44, may be formed at the inflow end 42A of the heat exchange channel 42. The second inflow port 422 may extend downward from the heat exchange channel 42. The second inflow port 422 may extend downward from the housing 570 of the heating device 50.

[0331] The garment handling device A may include a second on / off valve 44a disposed in the second exhaust duct 44. The second on / off valve 44a can regulate the airflow within the second exhaust duct 44. The second on / off valve 44a can also cut off the airflow within the second exhaust duct 44. When hot air is not supplied to the third housing 30 via the second air supply duct 45, the second on / off valve 44a can cut off the airflow within the second exhaust duct 44. The second on / off valve 44a may be disposed upstream of the point where the third exhaust duct 47 and the second exhaust duct 44 meet.

[0332] After the hot air flowing into the outer tub 23 via the third air supply pipe 48 dries the clothes contained in the outer tub 23, it can flow into the heat exchange channel 42 via the third exhaust pipe 47.

[0333] The third exhaust pipe 47 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the heat exchange channel 42. The third exhaust pipe 47 can extend upward from the upper part of the outer barrel 23 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0334] The third exhaust pipe 47 can extend laterally from the upper part of the outer barrel 23, or extend upward inside the rear housing 310.

[0335] The third exhaust pipe 47 can be connected to the second exhaust pipe 44. The third exhaust pipe 47 can merge with the second exhaust pipe 44 inside the rear housing 310. The air flowing in the third exhaust pipe 47 can merge with the air flowing in the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0336] A third inflow port 424 may be formed in the second exhaust pipe 44, which is connected to the third exhaust pipe 47. The third inflow port 424 may extend downward from the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0337] The third inlet port 424 can protrude downward from the bottom surface of the second exhaust pipe 44. The third exhaust pipe 47 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the third inlet port 424. The third exhaust pipe 47 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the second exhaust pipe 44. The air in the third exhaust pipe 47 can merge with the air in the second exhaust pipe 44 and flow into the heat exchange channel 42.

[0338] The garment handling device A may include a third on / off valve 47a disposed in the third exhaust duct 47. The third on / off valve 47a can regulate the airflow within the third exhaust duct 47. The third on / off valve 47a can cut off the airflow within the third exhaust duct 47. When hot air is not supplied to the outer tub 23 through the third air supply duct 48, the third on / off valve 47a can cut off the airflow within the third exhaust duct 47.

[0339] Hot air flowing through dehumidification duct 46 can be supplied to the outside of the clothing handling unit A through the front-opening outlet 462. Hot air flowing through dehumidification duct 46 can also be supplied to the indoor space through the outlet 462.

[0340] The dehumidification duct 46 may include a second duct section 461 located between the heating device 50 and the first roller 13. The second duct section 461 may be configured on the substrate 575 described later (see reference). Figure 6 The second pipe section 461 can be located between the partition wall 108 and the partition wall 108. The second pipe section 461 can be located in the partition space 55 described later (see reference 108). Figure 6 It extends along the front-back direction.

[0341] An external air inlet port 423 connected to the heat exchange passage 42 may be formed at the inlet end 42A of the heat exchange passage 42. The external air inlet port 423 may extend forward from the heat exchange passage 42. The external air inlet port 423 may extend forward from the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0342] An external air inlet port 423 can protrude forward from one side of the second exhaust duct 44. The external air inlet port 423 can connect the indoor space and the second exhaust duct 44. Air within the external air inlet port 423 can merge with air within the second exhaust duct 44 and flow into the heat exchange passage 42. The external air inlet port 423 may include a forward-opening external air inlet 49. Air flowing in through the external air inlet 49 can merge with air within the second exhaust duct 44 and flow into the heat exchange passage 42.

[0343] The garment handling device A may include a fourth on / off valve 49a disposed at the external air inlet port 423. The fourth on / off valve 49a can regulate the airflow within the external air inlet port 423. The fourth on / off valve 49a can also cut off the airflow within the external air inlet port 423. When hot air is not flowing into the dehumidification duct 46, the fourth on / off valve 49a can cut off the airflow within the external air inlet port 423.

[0344] The following is for reference Figures 5 to 7 The heating device 50 will be described below. (Refer to...) Figures 5 to 7 The description of the heating device 50 can also be applied to the reference. Figures 1 to 17 The garment processing apparatus of all embodiments described herein. However, in this case, the shape of the housing 570, the shape of the air duct 420, whether the roller motor 133 is configured, the opening direction of the discharge ports 425, 426, 427, 428, and the opening direction of the inflow ports 421, 422, 423, 424, etc., may vary depending on the relative configuration position of the garment processors constituting the garment processing apparatus.

[0345] Reference Figure 5 The heating device 50 may include a housing 570, a compressor 51, a condenser 52, an evaporator 53, and an expansion device 54.

[0346] The compressor 51, condenser 52, evaporator 53, and expansion device 54 can be connected via a refrigerant flow path. A heat pump unit may include a compressor 51, condenser 52, evaporator 53, and expansion device 54.

[0347] The drain pan 531 can be configured on the underside of the evaporator 53.

[0348] The housing 570 provides space for configuring the compressor 51, condenser 52, fan 60, and evaporator 53. The compressor 51, condenser 52, fan 60, evaporator 53, and switching device 70 can be configured in the housing 570.

[0349] The housing 570 includes: a cover 573; a base plate 575 spaced from the lower side of the cover 573; a front wall 574 disposed in front of the condenser 53; a first side wall 571 disposed on one side of the condenser 53; and a second side wall 572 disposed on the other side of the condenser 53.

[0350] The condenser 52, fan 60 and evaporator 53 can be configured on the upper side of the base plate 575.

[0351] The heat exchange channel 42 can refer to the space surrounded by the substrate 575, the front wall 574, the first side wall 571, and the second side wall 572. It may also exclude the cover 573, in which case the upper part of the heat exchange channel 42 can be open. The heat exchange channel 42 can communicate with a fan 60 disposed at the rear of the heating device 50. Air inside the heat exchange channel 42 can be blown by the fan 60. The heat exchange channel 42 can also be referred to as a "heating flow path". The condenser 52 and the evaporator 53 can be disposed inside the heat exchange channel 42. The heat exchange channel 42 can refer to a partially open space.

[0352] The heat exchange channel 42 can refer to the space surrounded by the cover 573, substrate 575, front wall 574, first side wall 571, and second side wall 572. The cover 573 can cover the upper part of the heat exchange channel 42. The heat exchange channel 42 can refer to the space between the cover 573 and the substrate 575. The cover 573, substrate 575, front wall 574, first side wall 571, and second side wall 572 can form a "heating pipe" surrounding the heat exchange channel 42. The heating pipe can be connected to a fan 60, and the air inside the heating pipe can be blown by the fan 60. A condenser 52 and an evaporator 53 can be disposed inside the heating pipe. The heat exchange channel 42 can refer to a pipe that is shielded on all four sides.

[0353] A heat exchange channel 42 may be formed inside the heating device 50. The heat exchange channel 42 may refer to a part of the internal space of the heating device 50.

[0354] The heating device 50 can be installed inside the machine room S. The controller 81 can control the drive of the components installed in the machine room S. The machine room S can provide space for installing a PCB (not shown), on which the controller 81 can be mounted.

[0355] The heating device 50 may include: a steam generator 502 for generating steam; and a dehumidifier 504 for removing moisture from the air flowing through the heat exchange channel 42.

[0356] Steam generator 502 generates steam by heating water. Steam generator 502 can be configured between condenser 52 and fan 60. The steam generated in steam generator 502 is pressurized by fan 60, allowing it to be supplied to each of dryer 1, washing machine 2, and massage machine 3. The steam generated in steam generator 502 can be supplied to first drum 13, second drum 24, and the internal space 33 of massage machine 3, respectively.

[0357] The dehumidifier 504 can dehumidify the air at room temperature (approximately 25 degrees Celsius). The dehumidifier 504 can dehumidify the air by using a desiccant. The interior of the dehumidifier 504 can be filled with zeolite. The zeolite filling the dehumidifier 504 can be replaced periodically.

[0358] The dehumidifier 504 can be configured between the condenser 52 and the fan 60. Even when the compressor 51 is not driven, the dehumidifier 504 can dehumidify the air flowing in the heat exchange passage 42.

[0359] The switching device 70 can adjust the direction of the air blown from the fan 60. The switching device 70 can be installed inside the machine room S.

[0360] Reference Figure 6 The switching device 70 can adjust the hot air supplied to the dryer 1, washing machine 2, nursing machine 3 and dehumidification duct 46.

[0361] The switching device 70 may include a rotating body 71 rotatably disposed inside the air supply duct 420. The switching device 70 may include a drive motor 711 for rotating the rotating body 71. The rotating body 71 can rotate inside the air supply duct 420 by the drive motor 711. A fan 60 may be disposed inside the rotating body 71.

[0362] The drive motor 711 can rotate the rotating body 71. The drive gear 712 can be fixed to the rotating shaft of the drive motor 711. The drive gear 712 can be a pinion or a spur gear.

[0363] Driven gear 713 can mesh with drive gear 712 and rotate. Driven gear 713 can be fixed to rotating body 71, or it can be integrally formed with rotating body 71. Driven gear 713 can be a ring gear. Driven gear 713 can be a ring-shaped rack.

[0364] The drive gear 712 and the driven gear 713 can mesh with each other. By rotating the drive gear 712, the driven gear 713 can move circumferentially about the rotation axis of the fan 60. When the driven gear 713 moves circumferentially, the rotating body 71, on which the driven gear 713 is fixed, can also move circumferentially about the rotation axis of the fan 60.

[0365] The drive motor 712 can be configured outside the air duct 420. A cutout 714 can be provided on the side of the air duct 420 facing the rotating body 71 (e.g., the back side). The cutout 714 can be located at a position corresponding to the driven gear 713. A portion of the drive gear 712 can be inserted into the cutout 714. The drive gear 712 and the driven gear 713 can mesh with each other at the cutout 714.

[0366] The rotation axis of the drive motor 711 can be configured parallel to the back of the air duct 420. This reduces the volume occupied by the drive motor 711 and the drive gear 712 in the front-rear direction.

[0367] The drive motor 711 can be a motor capable of controlling its rotational position, rotational angle, and rotational direction. As an example, the drive motor can be a BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) motor. Alternatively, the drive motor 711 can be a stepper motor. The drive motor 711 can be electrically connected to the control panel 8 and / or the controller 81. The drive motor 711 can receive electrical signals from the control panel 8 and / or the controller 81 to control its rotation. The control panel 8 and / or the controller 81 can control the direction of the supplied hot air by controlling the rotational angle of the drive motor 711.

[0368] On the other hand, the drive motor 711 can rotate the rotating body 71 in various known ways in which the motor rotates the rotating body. For example, belt-pulley type, meshing of multiple gears, or the rotating shaft of the motor can also rotate integrally with the rotating body.

[0369] The air supply duct 420 can be connected to the first air supply duct 43, the second air supply duct 45, the third air supply duct 48, and the dehumidification duct 46.

[0370] The air duct 420 can be connected to the motor mount 64, and the fan motor (not shown) of the rotating fan 60 is fixed to the motor mount 64. The motor mount 64 can be configured on the back of the air duct 420. The drive motor 711, drive gear 712, and driven gear 713 can be located further radially outward than the motor mount 64.

[0371] The air supply duct 420 may include a first discharge port 425, a second discharge port 427, a third discharge port 426, and a fourth discharge port 428.

[0372] The first air supply pipe 43 can be connected to the first discharge port 425. The first air supply pipe 43 can be inserted into the first discharge port 425. The first discharge port 425 can be opened downwards from the air supply pipe 420. The first discharge port 425 can provide an air supply port with openings at the top and bottom.

[0373] The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the second discharge port 427. The second air supply pipe 45 can be inserted into the second discharge port 427. The second discharge port 427 can be opened to the side from the air supply pipe 420. The second discharge port 427 can provide an air supply port that is open in the left and right direction.

[0374] The third air supply pipe 48 can be connected to the third discharge port 426. The third air supply pipe 48 can be inserted into the third discharge port 426. The third discharge port 426 can be oriented to the side of the air supply pipe 420. The third discharge port 426 can provide an air supply port that opens in the left-right direction. The third discharge port 426 can be positioned above the second discharge port 427. The second discharge port 427 and the third discharge port 426 can be spaced apart vertically.

[0375] The dehumidification duct 46 can be connected to the fourth discharge port 428. The dehumidification duct 46 can be inserted into the fourth discharge port 428. The fourth discharge port 428 can face the opposite direction to the second discharge port 427. The fourth discharge port 428 can face the side of the air supply duct 420. The fourth discharge port 428 can provide an air supply port that opens in the left and right direction.

[0376] The heating device 50 can be connected to the first exhaust pipe 41, the second exhaust pipe 44, the third exhaust pipe 47, and the external air inlet port 423 respectively. The first exhaust pipe 41, the third exhaust pipe 47, and the external air inlet port 423 can be connected to the heating device 50 through the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0377] The heating device 50 may include a second inlet port 422 connected to the second exhaust pipe 44. The second inlet port 422 may extend downward. The second inlet port 422 may protrude from the housing 570 of the heating device 50.

[0378] Air flowing into the heating device 50 via the first exhaust pipe 41, the second exhaust pipe 44, the third exhaust pipe 47 and the external air inlet port 423 can be drawn into the fan 60 by the suction force of the fan 60 through the heat exchange channel 42.

[0379] Reference Figure 7 The air flowing in the first exhaust pipe 41, the second exhaust pipe 44, the third exhaust pipe 47 and the external air inlet port 423 can be combined in the heat exchange channel 42 and flow into the fan 60.

[0380] The first inlet port 421, which is connected to the first exhaust pipe 41, can protrude downward from the second exhaust pipe 44. The air in the first exhaust pipe 41 can merge with the air in the second exhaust pipe 44 and flow into the heat exchange channel 42.

[0381] An external air inlet port 423, which connects to the indoor space, can protrude forward from the second exhaust pipe 44. Air flowing into the external air inlet port 423 via the external air inlet 49 can merge with the air in the second exhaust pipe 44 and flow into the heat exchange channel 42.

[0382] Air flowing into the heat exchange passage 42 via the second exhaust pipe 44 can flow to the fan 60.

[0383] The heating device 50 may include: a first support plate 576 extending downward from the substrate 575; and a second support plate 577 extending downward from the substrate 575 and spaced apart from the first support plate 576.

[0384] A space 55 may be formed between the first support plate 576 and the second support plate 577.

[0385] The second exhaust pipe 44, the first air supply pipe 43, and the dehumidification pipe 46 can be disposed in the partition space 55. The second exhaust pipe 44, the first air supply pipe 43, and the dehumidification pipe 46 can be disposed between the first support plate 576 and the second support plate 577. The second exhaust pipe 44, the first air supply pipe 43, and the dehumidification pipe 46 can be disposed on the underside of the base plate 575.

[0386] The dehumidification duct 42 can be disposed on the underside of the substrate 575 and extend forward, allowing air to be exhausted forward through the hot air outlet 462. If the open member 463 (refer to...) Figure 10In front of the open partition space 55, the air expelled through the hot air outlet 462 can be expelled in front of the clothing processing device A.

[0387] A portion of the second exhaust pipe 44 located on the lower side of the substrate 575 can be defined as the first pipe section 441.

[0388] A portion of the dehumidification pipe 46 located on the lower side of the substrate 575 can be defined as the second pipe section 461.

[0389] The following is for reference Figure 8 This describes the method for adjusting the direction of the blown air in the switching device 70. Figure 8 (a) is an example diagram of the operation when air is supplied to the third air supply pipe 48 by the drive of the switching device 70. Figure 8 (b) is an example diagram illustrating the operation when air is simultaneously supplied to the third air supply pipe 48 and the second air supply pipe 45 via the drive of the switching device 70. (Refer to...) Figure 8 The description of the switching device 70 can also be applied to the reference. Figures 1 to 17 The garment handling apparatus of all embodiments described herein. However, in this case, the opening directions of the discharge ports 425, 426, 427, and 428, the configuration of the exhaust pipes 41, 44, and 47, and the connection structure, etc., may vary depending on the relative configuration positions of the garment processors constituting the garment handling apparatus.

[0390] Fan 60 can be a sirocco fan. Fan 60 can blow air in a direction intersecting the rotation axis 61 by rotation. Fan 60 can blow air in a direction connected to the rotation direction. The air blown from fan 60 is concentrated within a specified angle range centered on the rotation axis 61.

[0391] The fan 60 may include: a rotating shaft 61 connected to and rotating with a fan motor (not shown); a plurality of blades 62 spaced apart radially outward from the rotating shaft 61; and an outer body 63 connected to the blades 62 and extending along the direction of rotation of the fan 60. The outer body 63 may be annular. The rotating shaft 61 and the blades 62 can be connected via the outer body 63. If the rotating shaft 61 rotates, the outer body 63 and the blades 62 can also rotate together with the rotating shaft 61.

[0392] The rotating body 71 may include: a rotating plate 71a having a driven gear 713; a scroll member 71b connected to the rotating plate 71a; and a shaft through-hole 71c formed on the rotating plate 71a.

[0393] The rotating plate 71a may be disc-shaped and may be located behind the fan 60. A driven gear 713 may be formed annularly on one side of the rotating plate 71a. The driven gear 713 may be integrally formed with the rotating plate 71a. If the driven gear 713 and the drive gear 711 mesh and rotate, the rotating plate 71a may rotate in the same direction as the fan 60. The rotating plate 71a may include a shaft through-hole 71c through which a rotating shaft 61 passes. The rotating shaft 61 may pass through the shaft through-hole 71c and be connected to a fan motor (not shown).

[0394] The fan 60 can be configured between the heat exchange channel 42 and the rotating plate 71a. That is, the rotating plate 71a can be configured closer to the rear than the heat exchange channel 42 and the fan 60. The rotating plate 71a can also be configured inside the air supply duct 420 closer to the rear than the fan 60.

[0395] The scroll member 71b can be integrally formed with the rotating plate 71a. If the rotating plate 71a rotates, the scroll member 71b can also rotate. The scroll member 71b can extend along the rotation direction of the fan 60. The scroll member 71b can be configured to surround the fan 60. The fan 60 can be disposed inside the scroll member 71b.

[0396] The vortex member 71b may include an air delivery channel 72. The air delivery channel 72 may refer to the portion of the outer peripheral surface of the vortex member 71b that has been cut open. The vortex member 71b may cover the outer side of the fan 60, and the air delivery channel 72 may also refer to the outer area of ​​the fan 60 not covered by the vortex member 71b. Air blown from the fan 60 can be discharged through the air delivery channel 72 to the outside of the air delivery duct 420.

[0397] If the vortex member 71b rotates due to the rotation of the rotating plate 71a, the position of the air supply channel 72 can change. That is, by rotating the vortex member 71b, the position of the air supply channel 72 can change about the rotation axis 61. The drive motor 711 changes the position of the air supply channel 72 by rotating the vortex member 71b, thereby adjusting the direction of the air discharged from the air supply duct 420.

[0398] The longitudinal section of the air supply duct 420 can be square. This prevents interference between the vortex member 71b and the air supply duct 420 caused by the rotation of the vortex member 71b.

[0399] The air supply duct 420 may include: a first wall 420a, located above the fan 60; a second wall 420b, located below the fan 60; a third wall 420c, located on one side of the fan 60; and a fourth wall 420d, located on the other side of the fan 60.

[0400] The first discharge port 425 can protrude upward from the first wall 420a. The second discharge port 427 can protrude laterally from the third wall 420c. The third discharge port 426 can protrude downward from the second wall 420b. The fourth discharge port 428 can protrude laterally from the fourth wall 420d.

[0401] according to Figure 8 In (a), the drive motor 711 can rotate the rotating body 71 by a first angle. If the rotating body 71 rotates by the first angle, the air blown by the fan 60 can be supplied to the third air supply duct 48. At this time, the air supply duct 72 can only communicate with the internal space of the third discharge port 426. Therefore, the air blown by the fan 60 can only be supplied to the washing machine 2.

[0402] according to Figure 8 (b) The drive motor 711 can rotate the rotating body 71 by a second angle. If the rotating body 711 rotates by the second angle, the air blown by the fan 60 can be simultaneously supplied to the third air supply pipe 48 and the second air supply pipe 45. At this time, the air supply channel 72 can communicate with the internal space of the first discharge port 425 and the internal space of the second discharge port 427. Therefore, the air blown by the fan 60 can be simultaneously supplied to the washing machine 2 and the care machine 3. The air supply channel 72 may include: a first air supply channel 72a, communicating with the internal space of the third discharge port 426; and a second air supply channel 72b, communicating with the internal space of the second discharge port 427. The air blown by the fan 60 can be supplied to the washing machine 2 through the first air supply channel 72a. The air blown by the fan 60 can be supplied to the care machine 3 through the second air supply channel 72b.

[0403] The user can control the switching device 70 by inputting signals to the control panel 8. If a signal is input to the control panel 8, it is transmitted to the drive motor 711, thereby controlling the rotation angle of the drive motor 711. For example, if the user inputs a signal to the control panel 8 to supply hot air to the washing machine 2, the drive motor 711 can rotate the rotating body 71, causing the air supply channel 72 to move as shown in the image. Figure 8 The position shown in (a). For example, if the user inputs a signal to the control panel 8 to simultaneously supply hot air to the washing machine 2 and the care machine 3, the drive motor 711 can rotate the rotating body 71, causing the air supply channel 72 to move to the position shown in (a). Figure 8 The position shown in (b).

[0404] The following is for reference Figure 9 This describes the structure of the heating device 50 supplying hot air and steam to each of the clothing processors 1, 2, and 3.

[0405] The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the partition wall 108. The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the first chamber 10 of the dryer 1.

[0406] The switching device 70 can be disposed on the upper side of the partition wall 108. The switching device 70 can be disposed inside the first chamber 10 of the dryer 1.

[0407] The air supply duct 420 can be connected to the first air supply duct 43, the second air supply duct 45 and the third air supply duct 48.

[0408] The first air supply pipe 43 can extend downward from the air supply pipe 420. The first air supply pipe 43 can be connected to the first roller 13. The first air supply pipe 43 can pass through the partition space 55 and penetrate the first rear panel 102. The first air supply pipe 43 can penetrate the first rear panel 102 and connect to the first roller 13.

[0409] The second air supply pipe 45 can extend laterally from the air supply pipe 420. The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the nursing machine 3.

[0410] The second air supply pipe 45 can extend laterally from the air supply pipe 420 and penetrate the first inner wall 106. The second air supply pipe 45 can be bent upward inside the rear housing 310. The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the upper part of the nursing machine 3.

[0411] The third gas supply pipe 48 can extend laterally from the air supply pipe 420. The third gas supply pipe 48 can be connected to the outer tank 23.

[0412] The third gas supply duct 48 may include: a first gas supply section 481 extending laterally from the air supply duct 420; a second gas supply section 482 extending downwardly from the first gas supply section 481; and a third gas supply section 483 extending laterally from the second gas supply section 482.

[0413] The first air supply unit 481 can be connected to the air supply duct 420 and extend laterally from the air supply duct 420. The first air supply unit 481 can extend through the first inner sidewall 106 into the interior of the rear housing 310. The first air supply unit 481 can be disposed behind the third rear panel 302.

[0414] The second air supply section 482 can extend downward from the end of the first air supply section 481. The second air supply section 482 can extend downward inside the rear housing 310. The second air supply section 482 can face the first inner sidewall 106 and the second inner sidewall 206.

[0415] The third air supply section 483 can extend laterally from the lower end of the second air supply section 482. The third air supply section 483 can extend laterally inside the rear housing 310 and penetrate the second inner sidewall 206. The third air supply section 483 can penetrate the second inner sidewall 206, thereby connecting to the outer barrel 23 inside the second housing 20.

[0416] The third exhaust pipe 47 can merge with the second exhaust pipe 44. The third exhaust pipe 47 can extend upwards to merge with the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0417] The third exhaust pipe 47 may include: a first exhaust section 471 connected to the outer barrel 23; and a second exhaust section 472 extending upward from the first exhaust section 471.

[0418] The first exhaust portion 471 can be connected to the outer barrel 23 and can penetrate the second inner sidewall 206. The first exhaust portion 471 can penetrate the second inner sidewall 206, thereby extending laterally inside the rear housing 310.

[0419] The second exhaust portion 472 can extend upward from the end of the first exhaust portion 471. The second exhaust portion 472 can face the first inner sidewall 106 and the second inner sidewall 206.

[0420] The second exhaust portion 472 can be connected to the second exhaust pipe 44. The upper end of the second exhaust portion 472 can be connected to the lower part of the second exhaust pipe 44. The second exhaust pipe 44 may include, for example... Figure 4 The third inlet port 424 protrudes downward as shown, and the second exhaust portion 472 can be connected to the third inlet port 424.

[0421] The second exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the upper part of the nursing machine 3. The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend laterally inside the rear housing 310. The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend forward within the partition space 55 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0422] A separation space 55 can be formed between the substrate 575 and the partition wall 108. A first pipe section 441, a second pipe section 461, and a first gas supply pipe 43 can be disposed in the separation space 55.

[0423] The steam generator 502 can be disposed within the heating device 50. The steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be injected into the interior of the first roller 13 through the first steam supply pipe 502a. The steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be injected into the interior space 33 of the nursing machine 3 through the second steam supply pipe 502b.

[0424] The first steam supply pipe 502a can extend downward from the steam generator 502 and connect to the first drum 13.

[0425] The second steam supply pipe 502b can extend laterally from the steam generator 502 and connect to the nursing machine 3.

[0426] The steam generated in the steam generator 502 flows through the airflow created by the fan 60 to each of the first roller 13 and the internal space 33 of the care machine 3. That is, the fan 60 can pressurize the steam generated in the steam generator 502 and make it flow to the first roller 13 and the internal space 33 of the care machine 3.

[0427] Each of the first steam supply pipe 502a and the second steam supply pipe 502b may be equipped with a valve (not shown) to control the flow rate of steam. The controller 81 can regulate the amount of steam supplied to each of the first roller 13 and the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 by adjusting the opening of the valve (not shown).

[0428] The garment handling device A may include a second steam generator 506 disposed inside the washing machine 2. The garment handling device A may have a plurality of steam generators 502 and 506. The steam generator 502 disposed in the heating device 50 may be referred to as the "first steam generator", and the steam generator 506 disposed inside the washing machine 2 may be referred to as the "second steam generator".

[0429] The garment handling device A may include: a third steam supply pipe 506a, connected to the second steam generator 506 and the outer tub 23; and a fourth steam supply pipe 506b, extending from the second steam generator 506 toward the interior space 33 of the care machine 3.

[0430] The second steam generator 506 can be disposed within the second housing 20. The steam generated in the second steam generator 506 can be injected into the second roller 24 through the third steam supply pipe 506a. The steam generated in the second steam generator 506 can be injected into the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 through the fourth steam supply pipe 506b.

[0431] The fourth steam supply pipe 506b can extend laterally from the second steam generator 506 and connect to the nursing machine 3.

[0432] Each of the first steam supply pipe 506a and the fourth steam supply pipe 506b may be equipped with a valve (not shown) to control the flow rate of steam. The controller 81 can regulate the amount of steam supplied to each of the second roller 24 and the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 by adjusting the opening of the valve (not shown).

[0433] The washing machine 2 can be connected to a cold water supply pipe 278 that supplies cold water to the outer tub 23 and a hot water supply pipe 279 that supplies hot water to the outer tub 23.

[0434] Steam generators 502 and 506 can be connected to cold water supply pipe 278 or hot water supply pipe 279. Steam generators 502 and 506 can receive water through cold water supply pipe 278 or hot water supply pipe 279. Steam generators 502 and 506 can also receive water through a third water supply pipe (not shown) branching from the water supply pipes 278 and 279 connected to the outer tank 23.

[0435] Steam generators 502 and 506 can receive hot water through hot water supply pipe 279. Steam generators 502 and 506 can heat the water supplied through hot water supply pipe 279 to generate steam.

[0436] The rear housing 310 can be secured to the nursing machine 3 by a fastening member 316 passing through a fastening plate 317 extending in the front-rear direction. A plurality of fastening plates 317 can be arranged in a vertically spaced manner. The fastening plates 317 can extend in the front-rear direction and engage with the sidewalls of each of the rear housing 310 and the third housing 30. The fastening member 316 can penetrate the sidewalls of each of the rear housing 310 and the third housing 30 and the fastening plate 317.

[0437] The second air supply pipe 45 and the second exhaust pipe 44 can be disposed inside the rear housing 310. The rear housing 310 can be disposed behind the third housing 30. The back of the rear housing 310 can be aligned horizontally with the back of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0438] The following is for reference Figure 10 This illustrates the connection relationship between the multiple boxes 10, 20, and 30.

[0439] The second housing 20 can be configured on the lower side of the first housing 10. The second housing 20 can also be configured on the side of the third housing 30.

[0440] The second upper panel 203 of the washing machine 2 can be coupled to the first lower panel 104 of the dryer 1. The first lower panel 104 can be disposed above the second upper panel 203. The first lower panel 104 and the second upper panel 203 can be coupled by an additional fastening member (not shown). In addition, one of the first lower panel 104 and the second upper panel 203 has a protrusion (not shown), and the other has a groove (not shown), and the first lower panel 104 and the second upper panel 203 can be coupled by inserting the protrusion into the groove.

[0441] The dryer 1 can reduce the vertical vibration of the washing machine 2. The first housing 10 is combined with the second housing 20 on the upper side of the second housing 20, thereby reducing the vibration of the second housing 20.

[0442] The garment handling device A may include a roller 29 that protrudes downward from the second housing 20. The roller 29 may also protrude downward from the second lower panel 204.

[0443] The roller 29 protruding downward from the second housing 20 can be referred to as the "first roller". The roller 38 protruding downward from the third housing 30 can be referred to as the "second roller". The first roller 29 and the second roller 38 can be separated in the horizontal direction.

[0444] Rollers 29 and 38 can support the load of the garment handling device A, and at least a portion of the rollers can rotate when the garment handling device A is moved.

[0445] The garment handling device A may include a leg 39 that protrudes downward from the third housing 30. The leg 39 may protrude downward from the third outer side wall 305.

[0446] The support legs 39 can support the load of the garment handling device A. Multiple support legs 39 can be arranged spaced apart from each other along the front-to-back direction.

[0447] The support leg 39 protruding downward from the third housing 30 can also be configured in the washing machine 2. That is, the washing machine 2 may include a support leg (not shown) that protrudes downward from the second housing 20.

[0448] The support legs (not shown) of washing machine 2 may have the same structure as the support legs 39 of nursing machine 3. The support legs (not shown) of washing machine 2 may protrude downward from the second outer side wall 205. A plurality of support legs (not shown) of washing machine 2 may be arranged in a manner spaced apart along the front-to-back direction.

[0449] The rollers and legs described above can support the load of the clothes handling device A. Furthermore, the rollers and legs can reduce vibrations generated within the washing machine 2. Vibrations generated within the washing machine 2 can be absorbed by the ground through the rollers and legs. The rollers and legs can also reduce the swaying of the second housing 20.

[0450] The garment handling device A may include a plate 90 disposed between a second housing 20 and a third housing 30. The plate 90 can combine the second housing 20 and the third housing 30.

[0451] The plate 90 may include: a first plate 96 disposed between the second inner sidewall 206 and the third inner sidewall 306; a second plate 97 connecting the second lower panel 204 and the third lower panel 304; and a handle 98 recessed from the bottom surface of the second plate 97 to the upper side.

[0452] The first plate 96 can extend vertically between the second housing 20 and the third housing 30. The first plate 96 can contact the second housing 20 and the third housing 30. The first plate 96 can be made of a highly elastic material. The first plate 96 may include vibration damping material.

[0453] The first plate 96 can reduce vibrations generated in the washing machine 2. The first plate 96 can absorb vibrations generated in the washing machine 2. The first plate 96 can prevent the second housing 20 from shaking. In particular, when the second drum 24 rotates at high speed, the second inner wall 206 may sway in the left-right direction due to vibrations generated by the second drum 24. The first plate 96 is disposed between the second inner wall 206 and the third inner wall 306, thereby preventing noise generated by the second inner wall 206 swaying and colliding with the third inner wall 306.

[0454] The second plate 97 may extend horizontally below the second lower panel 204 and the third lower panel 304. The second plate 97 may be connected to the second lower panel 204 and the third lower panel 304 by means of a fastening member 99 passing through the second plate 97.

[0455] The plate 90 and the third housing 30 can reduce the vibration of the washing machine 2. The third housing 30 is disposed to the side of the second housing 20, thereby attenuating vibrations generated in the horizontal direction within the washing machine 2. The plate 90 is disposed between the second housing 20 and the third housing 30, thereby enhancing the vibration damping effect of the third housing 30. In particular, the plate 90 may include a highly elastic material or vibration damping material, thereby effectively reducing vibrations generated in the washing machine 2. Furthermore, since the plate 90 combines the second housing 20 and the third housing 30, vibrations generated in the second housing 20 can be reduced. The third housing 30 can support the second housing 20 on one side.

[0456] The handle 98 can be recessed into the plate 90. The handle 98 provides space for the user to grip. The user can hold the handle 98 to move the garment handling device A.

[0457] The open member 463 can shield the front side of the partition space 55. The open member 463 can be positioned in front of the dehumidification duct 46 and the external air inlet port 423. The open member 463 can shield the front of the hot air outlet 462 and the external air inlet 49.

[0458] The garment handling device A may include: a hinge 463a connected to an open member 463; and a motor 463b that rotates the hinge 463a.

[0459] Hinge 463a is rotatably attached to the first front panel 101. Hinge 463a can extend in the left-right direction. Opening member 463 can rotate in the front-back direction about hinge 463a as an axis of rotation. Opening member 463 and hinge 463a can be integrally formed. If motor 463b rotates hinge 463a, then opening member 463 can rotate together with hinge 463a. Opening member 463 can rotate forward, opening the front of partition space 55. If opening member 463 opens the front of partition space 55, then external air from clothing processing device A can flow into heat exchange channel 42 through external air inlet port 423, and air can be discharged to the outside of clothing processing device A through dehumidification pipe 46.

[0460] The controller 81 can be electrically connected to the motor 463b. The controller 81 can control the drive of the motor 463b. The user can open and close the partition space 55 by operating the control panel 8.

[0461] The dehumidification duct 46 and the external air inlet port 423 can be configured at a higher position than the first door 11 and the second door 21. Because the dehumidification duct 46 and the external air inlet port 423 are positioned higher, the hot, dry air flowing through the dehumidification duct 46 can be prevented from being directly expelled towards the user. The dehumidification duct 46 and the external air inlet port 423 can be configured at a height corresponding to the upper part of the care unit 3.

[0462] The following is for reference Figure 11 This describes the structure of the third air supply pipe 480 of the clothing processing device A' of another aspect of the present invention.

[0463] exist Figure 11 The description of the structure, except for gas supply pipes 450 and 480, can be compared with... Figures 1 to 10 The content described in the text is the same.

[0464] The third gas supply pipe 480 can branch from the second gas supply pipe 450. The third gas supply pipe 480 can branch from the second gas supply pipe 450 without being directly connected to the heating device 50. When the third gas supply pipe 480 branches from the second gas supply pipe 450, a third discharge port 426 may not be formed. The third gas supply pipe 480 can branch downwards from the first hot air pipe 451.

[0465] The second air supply duct 450 can extend laterally from the air supply duct 420. The second air supply duct 450 can also extend horizontally behind the third rear panel 302.

[0466] The third air supply pipe 480 may branch off from the second air supply pipe 450 behind the third rear panel 302. The third air supply pipe 480 may extend downward from the second air supply pipe 450. The third air supply pipe 480 may extend into the interior of the second housing 20 and connect to the outer barrel 23.

[0467] The garment handling device A' includes a regulating valve 453, which is located at a branch point of the third air supply pipe 480 from the second air supply pipe 450.

[0468] The regulating valve 453 can regulate the flow direction of air within the second air supply duct 450. The regulating valve 453 can also regulate the flow direction of air within the first hot air duct 451. The regulating valve 453 can open and close the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 480. The regulating valve 453 can also open only one of the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 480. The regulating valve 453 can also open both the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 480. The regulating valve 453 can regulate the flow rate of air supplied to the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 480. The regulating valve 453 can distribute the air blown by the fan 60 into the second air supply duct 450 to the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 480.

[0469] The controller 81 can control the regulating valve 453. The controller 81 can control the regulating valve 453 to supply hot air from the fan 60 to the second air supply duct 450 to the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3. The controller 81 can control the regulating valve 453 to supply hot air from the fan 60 to the second air supply duct 450 to the second roller 24.

[0470] However, the structure of the air supply pipes connected to the washing machine 2 and the care machine 3 can be selectively used. Figure 9 or Figure 11 The structure of the air supply pipe is described in the text. That is, the air supply pipe connected to the washing machine 2 and the care machine 3 can also be configured as follows: Figure 9 That way, or like Figure 11 That way.

[0471] Reference Figures 1 to 11 The descriptions of dryer 1, washing machine 2, care machine 3, and heating device 50 can also be applied to the reference. Figures 12 to 17 The clothing processing apparatus of the present invention described in this embodiment.

[0472] Furthermore, even when referring to Figures 12 to 17 This indicates that the clothing processing device did not... Figures 12 to 17 The corresponding constituent elements are shown in the figure. Figures 1 to 11 The description of the constituent elements shown can also be applied to... Figures 12 to 17The explanation. For example, even in Figures 12 to 17 The rear housing 310 is not shown in the reference. Figures 12 to 17 When explaining, refer to Figures 1 to 11 The description of the rear housing 310 is equally applicable. Figures 12 to 17 Explanation.

[0473] The following is for reference Figures 12 to 17 This describes another aspect of the clothing processing apparatus B and B' of the present invention.

[0474] Reference Figure 12 In the clothing handling device B, a dryer 1 can be arranged below the washing machine 2, and a heating device 50 can be arranged above the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The heating device 50 can be arranged inside the second cabinet 10 and above the outer tub 23.

[0475] The heating device 50 can be installed separately from the washing machine 2. The heating device 50 can be configured on the upper side of the second housing 20.

[0476] Reference Figure 13 The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the outer barrel 23. The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the second housing 20, and can be located at the upper part of the second housing 20.

[0477] Motor 133 can be disposed inside the first housing 10. Motor 133 can be disposed at the lower part of the first housing 10. Motor 133 can be mounted on the upper side of the first lower panel 104. Second exhaust pipe 41 can be disposed on the lower side of the first roller 13, and can be horizontally spaced from motor 133. Second exhaust pipe 41 and motor 133 can be arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the lower side of the first roller 13.

[0478] The machine room S can be part of the interior space of the second housing 20. The machine room S can refer to the upper space of the second housing 20. The heating device 50 can be disposed in the machine room S.

[0479] The garment handling device B may include a partition wall 208 disposed inside the second housing 20. The heating device 50 may be disposed on the upper side of the partition wall 208.

[0480] The partition wall 208 can divide the space where the outer barrel 23 is configured and the machine room S. The partition wall 208 can also be configured between the heating device 50 and the outer barrel 23.

[0481] The partition wall 208 can be integrated with the second housing 20 or it can be separated from the second housing 20.

[0482] The heating device 50 can be disposed between the partition wall 208 and the second upper panel 203. The machine chamber S can be formed between the partition wall 208 and the second upper panel 203. However, in another aspect of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, the heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the second housing 20. In this case, the heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the second upper panel 203 and can have an additional housing (not shown).

[0483] Reference Figure 14 The garment handling device B may include a piping system DS connected to the dryer 1, the washing machine 2, and the care machine 3.

[0484] The air supply duct 420 may include a first discharge port 425 connected to the first air supply duct 43. The air supply duct 420 may include a second discharge port 427 connected to the second air supply duct 45. The air supply duct 420 may include a third discharge port 426 connected to the third air supply duct 48. The air supply duct 420 may include a fourth discharge port 428 connected to the dehumidification duct 46.

[0485] The first discharge port 425 can protrude laterally from the air supply duct 420. The first air supply duct 43 can connect the first roller 13 and the first discharge port 425.

[0486] The second discharge port 427 can protrude laterally from the air supply duct 420. The second air supply duct 45 can connect the air supply port 308 and the second discharge port 427.

[0487] The third discharge port 426 can protrude downward from the air supply duct 420. The third air supply duct 48 can connect the outer tank 23 and the third discharge port 426.

[0488] The fourth discharge port 428 can protrude laterally from the air supply duct 420. The fourth discharge port 428 can protrude in the opposite direction to the second discharge port 427. The dehumidification duct 46 can be connected to the fourth discharge port 428.

[0489] Hot air flowing into the first drum 13 via the first air supply pipe 43, after drying the clothes contained within the first drum 13, can flow into the heat exchange channel 42 via the first exhaust pipe 41. The first drum 13 may include a front cover 131 disposed on the front side and a rear cover 132 disposed on the rear side. The first air supply pipe 43 may be connected to the rear cover 132, and the first exhaust pipe 41 may be connected to the front cover 131.

[0490] The first exhaust pipe 41 can connect the first roller 13 and the heat exchange channel 42. The first exhaust pipe 41 can extend from the first roller 13 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0491] The first exhaust pipe 41 can extend rearward below the first roller 13 and can extend upward inside the rear housing 310.

[0492] The first exhaust pipe 41 can be connected to the second exhaust pipe 44. The first exhaust pipe 41 can merge with the second exhaust pipe 44 inside the rear housing 310. The air flowing in the first exhaust pipe 41 can merge with the air flowing in the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0493] The second exhaust pipe 44 may have a first inflow port 421 connected to the first exhaust pipe 41. The first inflow port 421 may extend downward from the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0494] The garment handling device B may include a first on / off valve 41a disposed in the first exhaust duct 41. The first on / off valve 41a can regulate the airflow in the first exhaust duct 41. The first on / off valve 41a can cut off the airflow in the first exhaust duct 41. When hot air is not supplied to the first roller 13 through the first air supply duct 43, the first on / off valve 41a can cut off the airflow in the first exhaust duct 41.

[0495] Hot air flowing into the third housing 30 via the second air supply pipe 45, after drying the clothes contained in the third housing 30, can flow into the heat exchange channel 42 via the second exhaust pipe 44. The second air supply pipe 45 and the second exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the third rear panel 302 of the third housing 30.

[0496] The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the upper part of the nursing machine 3. The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the air supply port 308 formed on the upper part of the nursing machine 3.

[0497] The upper panel 303 of the third housing 30 can tilt downwards as it approaches the rear. The upper panel 303 of the third housing 30 can extend downwards toward the third rear panel 302.

[0498] The air supply port 308 can be formed at an inclined portion of the upper plate 303. The air supply port 308 can be opened in a manner that is inclined downward toward the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3. The air supply port 308 can be opened in a manner that is inclined relative to the horizontal direction.

[0499] The second exhaust pipe 44 can connect the nursing machine 3 and the heat exchange channel 42. The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend laterally from the upper part of the third housing 30 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0500] The second exhaust duct 44 may include a first duct section 441 located between the heating device 50 and the outer barrel 23. The first duct section 441 may be configured between the base plate 575 and the partition wall 208. The first duct section 441 may extend in the front-back direction along the partition space 55.

[0501] A second inflow port 422, which connects to the second exhaust pipe 44, may be formed at the inflow end 42A of the heat exchange channel 42. The second inflow port 422 may extend downward from the heat exchange channel 42. The second inflow port 422 may extend downward from the housing 570 of the heating device 50.

[0502] The garment handling device B may include a second on / off valve 44a disposed in the second exhaust duct 44. The second on / off valve 44a can regulate the airflow within the second exhaust duct 44. The second on / off valve 44a can also cut off the airflow within the second exhaust duct 44. When hot air is not supplied to the third housing 30 via the second air supply duct 45, the second on / off valve 44a can cut off the airflow within the second exhaust duct 44. The second on / off valve 44a may be disposed upstream of the point where the first exhaust duct 41 and the second exhaust duct 44 converge.

[0503] The hot air flowing into the outer tub 23 via the third air supply pipe 48 dries the clothes contained in the outer tub 23 and then flows into the heat exchange channel 42 via the third exhaust pipe 47.

[0504] The third exhaust pipe 47 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the heat exchange channel 42. The third exhaust pipe 47 can extend upward from the upper part of the outer barrel 23 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0505] A third inflow port 424, which connects to the third exhaust pipe 47, may be formed at the inflow end 42A of the heat exchange passage 42. The third inflow port 424 may extend downward from the heat exchange passage 42. The third inflow port 424 may extend downward from the second exhaust pipe 44. The third inflow port 424 may extend downward from the first pipe section 441.

[0506] The third inlet port 424 can protrude downward from the bottom surface of the second exhaust pipe 44. The third exhaust pipe 47 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the third inlet port 424. The third exhaust pipe 47 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the second exhaust pipe 44. The air in the third exhaust pipe 47 can merge with the air in the second exhaust pipe 44 and flow into the heat exchange channel 42.

[0507] The garment handling device B may include a third on / off valve 47a disposed in the third exhaust duct 47. The third on / off valve 47a can regulate the airflow within the third exhaust duct 47. The third on / off valve 47a can also cut off the airflow within the third exhaust duct 47. When hot air is not supplied to the outer tub 23 through the third air supply duct 48, the third on / off valve 47a can cut off the airflow within the third exhaust duct 47.

[0508] Hot air flowing through dehumidification duct 46 can be supplied to the outside of the clothing handling unit B through the front-opening outlet 462. Hot air flowing through dehumidification duct 46 can also be supplied to the indoor space through the outlet 462.

[0509] The dehumidification duct 46 may include a second duct section 461 located between the heating device 50 and the second housing 20. The second duct section 461 may be configured between the base plate 575 and the partition wall 208. The second duct section 461 may extend along the front-back direction in the space 55.

[0510] An external air inlet port 423 can protrude forward from one side of the second exhaust duct 44. The external air inlet port 423 can connect the indoor space and the second exhaust duct 44. Air within the external air inlet port 423 can merge with air within the second exhaust duct 44 and flow into the heat exchange passage 42. The external air inlet port 423 may include a forward-opening external air inlet 49. Air flowing in through the external air inlet 49 can merge with air within the second exhaust duct 44 and flow into the heat exchange passage 42.

[0511] Reference Figure 15 The heating device 50 can supply hot air to the dryer 1, washing machine 2 and care machine 3.

[0512] The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the partition wall 208. The heating device 50 can also be disposed inside the second compartment 20 of the washing machine 2.

[0513] The switching device 70 can be configured on the upper side of the partition wall 208. The switching device 70 can also be configured inside the second compartment 20 of the washing machine 2.

[0514] The first air supply pipe 43 can extend laterally from the air supply pipe 420. The first air supply pipe 43 can be connected to the first roller 13.

[0515] The first gas supply duct 43 may include: a first gas supply section 431 extending laterally from the air supply duct 420; a second gas supply section 432 extending downwardly from the first gas supply section 431; and a third gas supply section 433 extending laterally from the second gas supply section 432.

[0516] The first air supply unit 431 can be connected to the air supply duct 420 and can extend laterally from the air supply duct 420. The first air supply unit 431 can penetrate the second inner sidewall 206 and extend into the interior of the rear housing 310. The first air supply unit 431 can be disposed behind the third rear panel 302.

[0517] The second air supply section 432 can extend downward from the end of the first air supply section 431. The second air supply section 432 can extend downward inside the rear housing 310. The second air supply section 432 can face the first inner sidewall 106 and the second inner sidewall 206.

[0518] The third air supply section 433 can extend laterally from the lower end of the second air supply section 432. The third air supply section 433 can extend laterally inside the rear housing 310 and penetrate the first inner sidewall 106. The third air supply section 433 can penetrate the first inner sidewall 106 and connect to the first roller 13 inside the first housing 10.

[0519] The second gas supply pipe 45 can extend laterally from the air supply pipe 420. The second gas supply pipe 45 can be connected to the gas supply port 308.

[0520] The second air supply pipe 45 can extend laterally from the air supply pipe 420 and penetrate the second inner sidewall 206. The second air supply pipe 45 can be bent upward inside the rear housing 310. The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the upper part of the nursing machine 3.

[0521] The third air supply pipe 48 can extend downward from the air supply pipe 420. The third air supply pipe 48 can pass through the partition space 55. The third air supply pipe 48 can penetrate the partition wall 208 and extend downward to connect with the outer barrel 23.

[0522] The first exhaust pipe 41 can merge with the second exhaust pipe 44. The first exhaust pipe 41 can extend upward to merge with the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0523] The first exhaust pipe 41 may include: a first exhaust section 411 connected to the first roller 13; and a second exhaust section 412 extending upward from the first exhaust section 411.

[0524] The first exhaust portion 411 can be connected to the first roller 13 and can penetrate the first inner sidewall 106. The first exhaust portion 411 can penetrate the first inner sidewall 106 and extend laterally inside the rear housing 310.

[0525] The second exhaust portion 412 can extend upward from the end of the first exhaust portion 411. The second exhaust portion 412 can face the first inner sidewall 106 and the second inner sidewall 206.

[0526] The second exhaust portion 412 can be connected to the second exhaust pipe 44. The upper end of the second exhaust portion 412 can be connected to the lower part of the second exhaust pipe 44. The second exhaust pipe 44 may include a first inflow port 421 protruding downwards, and the second exhaust portion 412 can be connected to the first inflow port 421.

[0527] The second exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the upper part of the nursing machine 3. The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend laterally inside the rear housing 310. The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend forward through the partition space 55 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0528] A separation space 55 can be formed between the substrate 575 and the partition wall 208. A first pipe section 441, a second pipe section 461, and a third gas supply pipe 48 can be disposed in the separation space 55.

[0529] The steam generator 502 can be configured within the heating device 50. Steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be injected into the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 via the second steam supply pipe 502b. Steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be injected into the interior of the second roller 24 via the third steam supply pipe 502c.

[0530] The second steam supply pipe 502b can extend laterally from the steam generator 502 and connect to the nursing machine 3.

[0531] The third steam supply pipe 502c can extend downward from the steam generator 502 and connect to the outer barrel 23.

[0532] The steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be directed by the airflow generated by the fan 60 to each of the second roller 24 and the internal space 33 of the care machine 3. That is, the fan 60 can pressurize the steam generated in the steam generator 502 and direct it to the second roller 24 and the internal space 33 of the care machine 3.

[0533] Each of the second steam supply pipe 502b and the third steam supply pipe 502c may be equipped with a valve (not shown) to control the flow rate of steam. The controller 81 can regulate the amount of steam supplied to each of the second roller 24 and the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 by adjusting the opening of the valve (not shown).

[0534] The garment processing device B may include a second steam generating device 506 disposed inside the dryer 1. The garment processing device B may have a plurality of steam generating devices 502 and 506. The steam generating device 502 disposed in the heating device 50 may be referred to as the "first steam generating device", and the steam generating device 506 disposed inside the dryer 1 may be referred to as the "second steam generating device".

[0535] The garment processing device B may include: a first steam supply pipe 506a, connected to a second steam generator 506 and a first roller 13; and a fourth steam supply pipe 506b, connected to the second steam generator 506 and the care machine 3.

[0536] The second steam generator 506 can be disposed within the first housing 10. The steam generated in the second steam generator 506 can be injected into the first roller 13 through the first steam supply pipe 506a. The steam generated in the second steam generator 506 can be injected into the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 through the fourth steam supply pipe 506b.

[0537] The fourth steam supply pipe 506b can extend laterally from the second steam generator 506 and connect to the nursing machine 3.

[0538] Each of the first steam supply pipe 506a and the fourth steam supply pipe 506b may be equipped with a valve (not shown) to control the flow rate of steam. The controller 81 can regulate the amount of steam supplied to each of the first roller 13 and the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 by adjusting the opening of the valve (not shown).

[0539] Water supply ports 273 and 274 can be configured to be closer to the partition wall 208 than the second lower panel 204. The first steam generator 502 can be configured between the second upper panel 203 and the partition wall 208. As a result, since the distance between the first steam generator 502 and the water supply pipes 278 and 279 becomes closer, the length of the water supply pipes 278 and 279 connected to the first steam generator 502 can be shortened.

[0540] Reference Figure 16 Clothes drawn out through the second inlet 22 of the washing machine 2 can be lowered to the first door 11 of the dryer 1 and put in through the first inlet 12.

[0541] The first door 11 can move vertically. The first door 11 can rotate vertically about a predetermined axis of rotation extending horizontally.

[0542] The first door 11 can move in the first direction Q to open the first inlet 12. The first direction Q can be the direction of rotation about a rotation axis extending in the left and right directions.

[0543] The first door 11 may include a first handle 11b. The first handle 11b is recessed radially inward from the outer peripheral surface of the first door 11. A user can hold the first handle 11b to rotate the first door 11.

[0544] The second door 21 can move horizontally. The second door 21 can rotate horizontally about a predetermined axis of rotation extending vertically.

[0545] The second door 21 can move in the second direction P to open the second inlet 22. The second direction P can be the direction of rotation about a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction.

[0546] The second door 21 may include a second handle 21b. The second handle 21b is recessed radially inward from the outer peripheral surface of the second door 21. A user can hold the second handle 21b to rotate the second door 21.

[0547] After the washing cycle in washing machine 2 is finished, the user can open the second door 21 and remove the laundry from inside the second drum 24 through the second inlet 22 to the outside of the second cabinet 20. When the washing cycle in washing machine 2 is finished, the user can open the first door 11. The user can then transport the wet laundry removed from washing machine 2 to the lower side and place it into the inside of the first drum 13. According to the laundry handling apparatus B of the present invention, since the wet laundry removed from washing machine 2 is transported to the lower side, the user's workload is reduced compared to when the washing machine 2 is positioned below the dryer 1 and the wet laundry is lifted to the upper side. Furthermore, since the heating device 50 is positioned above washing machine 2 and the height of the inlets 12 and 22 is lowered, it becomes easier to remove the laundry from inside the second drum 24 through the second inlet 22 and transport it to the first inlet 12. Additionally, the user can lower the laundry removed through the second inlet 22 to the first door 11, thereby also allowing the laundry placed above the first door 11 to be placed into the inside of the first drum 13.

[0548] The open member 463 can shield the front side of the partition space 55. The open member 463 can be positioned in front of the dehumidification duct 46 and the external air inlet port 423. The open member 463 can shield the front of the hot air outlet 462 and the external air inlet 49.

[0549] The garment handling device B may include: a hinge 463a connected to an open member 463; and a motor 463b that rotates the hinge 463a.

[0550] Hinge 463a is rotatably attached to the second front panel 201. Hinge 463a can extend in the left-right direction. Opening member 463 can rotate in the front-back direction about hinge 463a as an axis of rotation. Opening member 463 can be integrally formed with hinge 463a. If motor 463b rotates hinge 463a, then opening member 463 can rotate together with hinge 463a. Opening member 463 can rotate forward to open the front of partition space 55. If opening member 463 opens the front of partition space 55, external air from the garment handling device B can flow into heat exchange channel 42 through external air inlet port 423, and air can be discharged to the outside of garment handling device B through dehumidification pipe 46.

[0551] The controller 81 can be electrically connected to the motor 463b. The controller 81 can control the drive of the motor 463b. The user can open and close the partition space 55 by operating the control panel 8.

[0552] The dehumidification duct 46 and the external air inlet port 423 can be configured at a higher position than the first door 11 and the second door 21. Because the dehumidification duct 46 and the external air inlet port 423 are configured at a higher position, it prevents the hot, dry air flowing through the dehumidification duct 46 from being directly expelled towards the user. The dehumidification duct 46 and the external air inlet port 423 can be configured at a height corresponding to the upper part of the care unit 3.

[0553] Reference Figure 17 The first gas supply pipe 430 can branch from the second gas supply pipe 450.

[0554] The first gas supply pipe 430 can branch off from the second gas supply pipe 450 without being directly connected to the heating device 50. When the first gas supply pipe 430 branches off from the second gas supply pipe 450, the first discharge port 425 may not be formed. The first gas supply pipe 430 can branch off downwards from the first hot air pipe 451.

[0555] The second air supply duct 450 can extend laterally from the air supply duct 420. The second air supply duct 450 can also extend horizontally behind the third rear panel 302.

[0556] The first air supply pipe 430 may branch off from the second air supply pipe 450 on the rear side of the third rear panel 302. The first air supply pipe 430 may extend downward from the second air supply pipe 450. The first air supply pipe 430 may extend into the interior of the first housing 10 and connect to the first roller 13.

[0557] The garment handling device B' may include a regulating valve 453, which may be configured at a location where the first air supply pipe 430 branches off from the second air supply pipe 450.

[0558] The regulating valve 453 can regulate the airflow direction within the second air supply duct 450. The regulating valve 453 can also regulate the airflow direction within the first hot air duct 451. The regulating valve 453 can open and close the second hot air duct 452 and the first air supply duct 430. The regulating valve 453 can open only one of the second hot air duct 452 and the first air supply duct 430. The regulating valve 453 can open both the second hot air duct 452 and the first air supply duct 430. The regulating valve 453 can regulate the airflow rate supplied to the second hot air duct 452 and the first air supply duct 430. The regulating valve 453 can distribute the air blown by the fan 60 to the second air supply duct 450 to both the second hot air duct 452 and the first air supply duct 430.

[0559] The controller 81 can control the regulating valve 453. The controller 81 can control the regulating valve 453 to supply hot air from the fan 60 to the second air supply duct 450 to the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3. The controller 81 can control the regulating valve 453 to supply hot air from the fan 60 to the second air supply duct 450 to the first roller 13.

[0560] However, the structure of the air supply pipes connected to the dryer 1 and the care machine 3 can be selectively used. Figure 15 or Figure 17 The structure of the air supply pipe is described in the text. That is, the air supply pipe connected to the dryer 1 and the care machine 3 can also be configured as follows: Figure 15 That way or set it up like Figure 17 That way.

[0561] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and implementations without departing from the spirit of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Such modifications and implementations should not be understood as departing from the technical concept or prospect of the present invention.

[0562] This invention can be implemented in various modified forms, and its scope of claim is not limited to the embodiments described above. Therefore, any modified embodiment that includes the constituent elements of the claims of this invention should be considered to fall within the scope of this invention.

[0563] The foregoing embodiments of the present invention, or other embodiments thereof, are not exclusive to or different from each other. Various configurations or functions of any of the foregoing embodiments of the present invention, or other embodiments thereof, may be used in combination or mixed.

[0564] For example, this means that configuration A illustrated in a particular embodiment and / or drawing can be combined with configuration B illustrated in other embodiments and / or drawings. That is, even if the combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that they can be combined unless it is stated that they cannot be combined.

[0565] The detailed description above should not be construed as limiting in all respects, but rather as exemplary. The scope of the invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the claims, and all modifications within the scope of the invention's equivalence are included within the scope of the invention.

[0566] Here are some examples:

[0567] Example 1. A garment processing apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing disposed vertically to the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a garment care machine including a third housing disposed to one side of the first housing and the second housing and having a space for accommodating garments formed therein; a heating device disposed at an upper level higher than the first drum and the second drum, for heating air to be supplied to the interior space of the garment care machine; and an air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the upper part of the garment care machine.

[0568] Example 2. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 1, the air supply pipe extends laterally from the heating device and connects to the air supply port located at the top of the care machine.

[0569] Example 3. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 2, the third housing includes: an inner side facing the interior space of the third housing; an outer side facing the exterior of the third housing; and an inclined surface extending obliquely downward from the inner side, wherein the air supply port opens obliquely downward on the inclined surface facing the interior space of the third housing.

[0570] Example 4. In the garment handling device described in Example 2, the care machine further includes a hanger on which garments housed in the interior space of the third housing are hung, and the air supply port is located on an upper side higher than the hanger.

[0571] Example 5. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 1, an exhaust pipe is further included, the exhaust pipe being connected to the upper part of the care machine and the heating device.

[0572] Example 6. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 5, the exhaust pipe is connected to an exhaust port located at the top of the care machine, extends laterally from the exhaust port and connects to the heating device, and the exhaust port is located at a lower level than the air supply port connected to the air supply pipe.

[0573] Example 7. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 6, the air supply port and the air exhaust port are located at positions horizontally spaced apart from each other and open toward the interior space of the third housing.

[0574] Example 8. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 1, a dehumidification duct is further included, which discharges the air heated by the heating device to the outside of the garment processing apparatus, located on an upper side higher than the first roller and the second roller.

[0575] Example 9. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 8, a partition wall is further included, which is disposed on an upper side higher than the first roller and the second roller and on a lower side lower than the heating device. The heating device includes: a heat exchange unit for heating air to be supplied to the interior space of the third housing; and a heat exchange channel on which the heat exchange unit is disposed, spaced apart from the upper side of the partition wall. The dehumidification pipe is disposed in the space formed between the partition wall and the heat exchange channel.

[0576] Example 10. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 8, the dryer further includes a first door rotatably coupled to the first housing, and the washing machine further includes a second door rotatably coupled to the second housing, the dehumidification duct being located on an upper side higher than the first door and the second door.

[0577] Example 11. In the clothing handling apparatus described in Example 1, the dryer further includes a first inlet at the opening of the first housing and a first door for opening and closing the first inlet, the washing machine further includes a second inlet at the opening of the second housing and a second door for opening and closing the second inlet, and the heating device is located on an upper side higher than the first inlet and the second inlet.

[0578] Example 12. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 11, the second inlet is located on an upper side higher than the first inlet, and the first door rotates downward from the front of the first housing to open the first inlet.

[0579] Example 13. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 1, the air supply conduit includes: a first air supply conduit extending downward from the heating device and connected to the first roller; and a second air supply conduit extending laterally from the heating device and connected to the care machine.

[0580] Example 14. The garment processing apparatus of Example 1 further includes: a first exhaust pipe connected to the first roller and the heating device; and a second exhaust pipe connected to the care machine and the heating device, wherein the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe merge.

[0581] Example 15. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 1, a plate is further included, the plate connecting the second box and the third box, the second box including a second inner sidewall facing the third box, the third box including a third inner sidewall facing the second box, the plate being disposed between the second inner sidewall and the third inner sidewall to connect the second box and the third box.

[0582] Example 16. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 15, the plate includes: a first plate located between the second inner sidewall and the third inner sidewall; a second plate connected to the first plate and extending horizontally on the underside of the second and third housings; and a handle recessed upward from the bottom surface of the second plate.

[0583] Example 17. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 1, a partition wall is further included, which is disposed below the heating device and divides the space where the first roller and the second roller are disposed from the space where the heating device is disposed.

[0584] Example 18. The garment processing apparatus of Example 1 further includes: a steam generator disposed on the heating device; and a steam supply pipe connected to the upper part of the steam generator and the care machine.

[0585] Example 19. A garment processing apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing having a first inlet and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing having a second inlet and disposed vertically above the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; and a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the first drum, located at an upper level above the first and second inlets.

[0586] Example 20. A clothing handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing disposed vertically with respect to the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the first drum, disposed at an upper level higher than the first drum and the second drum; and a dehumidification duct connected to the heating device for discharging the air heated by the heating device to the outside of the first housing and the second housing.

[0587] Example 21. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing having an upper panel coupled to the lower part of the first housing and disposed on the lower side of the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, a second drum rotatably disposed within the outer tub, and a suspension connecting the housing and the outer tub and damping vibrations of the outer tub; and a garment care machine including a third housing disposed on one side of the washing machine and having a space for accommodating garments inside, the second housing including a side panel disposed between the outer tub and the third housing and facing the third housing, coupled to the third housing.

[0588] Example 22. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 21, a plate is further included, the plate being disposed between the side panel and the third housing, thereby connecting the side panel and the third housing.

[0589] Example 23. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 22, the plate includes a first plate that extends vertically between the side panel and the third housing, the first plate including a damping material.

[0590] Example 24. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 22, the plate further includes a fastening member that connects the second housing and the third housing, the plate including a second plate that extends horizontally below the second housing and the third housing, and the fastening member passing through the second plate and the second housing, and passing through the second plate and the third housing.

[0591] Example 25. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 21, a roller is further included, which protrudes downward from a lower panel disposed on the lower side of the outer tub, and at least a portion of the roller rotates.

[0592] Example 26. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 21, a support leg is also included, which protrudes downward from the side panel of the washing machine and is arranged in a plurality of such legs spaced apart in the front-to-back direction.

[0593] Example 27. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 21, a heating device is further included, which heats the air to be supplied to the interior space of the first roller and the care machine, the heating device being disposed on an upper side higher than the first roller and the outer tub.

[0594] Example 28. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 27, the heating device is disposed on one side of the third housing, arranged vertically with the outer tub and the first roller, at a height corresponding to the upper part of the care machine.

[0595] Example 29. The garment processing apparatus of Example 28 further includes: a first air supply pipe extending downward from the heating device and connected to the first roller; and a second air supply pipe extending laterally from the heating device and connected to the upper part of the care machine.

[0596] Example 30. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 28, it further includes: a first exhaust pipe extending upward from the first roller and connected to the heating device; and a second exhaust pipe connected to the heating device and extending laterally from the upper part of the care machine.

[0597] Example 31. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing disposed below the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a garment care machine including a third housing disposed on one side of the dryer and the washing machine and having a space for accommodating garments inside; a heating device disposed above the first drum for heating air to be supplied to the first drum; a first air supply pipe for supplying the air heated by the heating device to the first drum and connected to the first drum; and a second air supply pipe for supplying the air heated by the heating device to the interior space of the garment care machine and connected to the upper part of the garment care machine.

[0598] Example 32. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 31, the first air supply pipe extends downward from the heating device and connects to the first roller, and the second air supply pipe extends laterally from the heating device and connects to the upper part of the care machine.

[0599] Example 33. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 31, the care machine includes: a first upper plate extending horizontally above the interior space; a second upper plate extending obliquely downward from the first upper plate; and an air inlet connected to a second air supply pipe, opening in the second upper plate toward the interior space.

[0600] Example 34. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 31, it further includes: a first exhaust pipe extending upward from the first roller and connected to the heating device; and a second exhaust pipe extending laterally from the upper part of the care machine and connected to the heating device.

[0601] Example 35. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 34, the second air supply pipe is positioned higher than the second exhaust pipe.

[0602] Example 36. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 34, a third exhaust pipe is further included, which exhausts air from inside the outer tub and extends from the outer tub to merge with the second exhaust pipe.

[0603] Example 37. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 31, a third air supply pipe is further included, which supplies air heated by the heating device to the interior of the outer tub and extends vertically in the space formed behind the care machine.

[0604] Example 38. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing disposed vertically with respect to the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a garment care machine including a third housing spaced apart from one side of the dryer and the washing machine and having a space for accommodating garments inside; a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the first drum, arranged vertically with respect to the first drum and the outer tub; a storage housing disposed between the heating device and the third housing; a first air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the first drum; and a second air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the garment care machine, extending transversely through the rear space of the storage housing.

[0605] Example 39. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 38, it further includes: a first exhaust pipe connected to the first roller and the heating device; and a second exhaust pipe connected to the care machine and the heating device, extending across the rear space of the storage box.

[0606] Example 40. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 39, the extension length of the second air supply pipe is shorter than the extension length of the second exhaust pipe.

[0607] Example 41. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing having a first inlet and a first drum disposed inside the first housing and providing a space for receiving laundry; a washing machine including a second housing having a second inlet and disposed above the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum disposed inside the outer tub and providing a space for receiving laundry; and a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the first drum, disposed at an upper level higher than the first drum and the second drum, the second drum opening toward the second inlet for laundry contained inside the second drum to be drawn out through the second inlet, the first drum being located below the second drum and opening toward the first inlet for laundry drawn out from the second drum to be fed in through the first inlet.

[0608] Example 42. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 41, the apparatus includes: a first door having a first handle, the first door being rotatably connected to the first housing for opening and closing the first inlet; and a second door having a second handle, the second door being rotatably connected to the second housing for opening and closing a second inlet located on an upper side higher than the first inlet, the second door being located on a lower side of the heating device.

[0609] Example 43. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 42, the first door rotates downward from the first housing to open the first inlet.

[0610] Example 44. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 41, the heating device is disposed inside the second housing, located at the upper part of the second housing.

[0611] Example 45. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 41, a partition wall is further included, the partition wall being disposed between the heating device and the second roller, the heating device being disposed on the upper side of the partition wall.

[0612] Example 46. In the clothing handling apparatus described in Example 41, a dehumidification pipe is further included, in which air heated by the heating device flows into the dehumidification pipe, the dehumidification pipe is connected to the outside of the second housing, and the dehumidification pipe is located above the second inlet.

[0613] Example 47. The garment handling apparatus of Example 41 further includes a care unit, which is disposed on one side of the dryer and the washing machine and has a space inside for accommodating garments. The care unit is disposed on one side of the heating device and receives air heated by the heating device.

[0614] Example 48. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 47, the second roller is rotatably disposed inside the second housing, and the care machine includes a third housing facing one side of the second housing and coupled to the second housing.

[0615] Example 49. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 47, the height of the care machine is greater than the height of the washing machine, and the second drum is located at a height corresponding to the upper part of the care machine.

[0616] Example 50. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 47, a first air supply pipe is further included, the first air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the first roller, the first air supply pipe extending vertically behind the care machine.

[0617] Example 51. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 47, the apparatus further includes: a first exhaust pipe connected to the first roller and the heating device; and a second exhaust pipe connected to the care machine and the heating device, wherein the first exhaust pipe is connected to the second exhaust pipe between the first roller and the heating device.

[0618] Example 52. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 47, a second air supply pipe is further included to connect the heating device and the care machine, the heating device being located at a height corresponding to the upper part of the care machine, and the second air supply pipe extending laterally from the heating device and connecting to the upper part of the care machine.

[0619] Example 53. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 47, a second exhaust pipe is further included to connect the heating device and the care machine, the heating device being located at a height corresponding to the upper part of the care machine, and the second exhaust pipe extending laterally from the upper part of the care machine to connect with the heating device.

[0620] Example 54. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing disposed above the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the first drum, disposed above the first drum and the second drum; and a garment care machine having a space for accommodating garments inside, the garment care machine including a third housing disposed on one side of the washing machine and the heating device and facing one side of the second housing, and coupled to the second housing.

[0621] Example 55. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 54, a plate is further included, the plate being disposed between the second housing and the third housing and being combined with the second housing and the third housing, the plate comprising a vibration damping material.

[0622] Example 56. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 54, the second housing includes: a second lower panel disposed on the upper side of the first housing; and a second side panel disposed on one side of the third housing, wherein the second lower panel is coupled to the upper panel of the first housing, and the second side panel is coupled to the side panel of the third housing.

[0623] Example 57. A clothing handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing, a first door rotatably coupled to the first housing, and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing disposed above the first housing, a second door rotatably coupled to the second housing, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a heating device disposed above the outer tub and having a heat exchange unit for heating air; and a dehumidification duct for discharging air heated by the heating device to the outside of the first housing and the second housing, disposed above the second door.

[0624] Example 58. In the clothing handling device described in Example 57, the device further includes: an external air inlet port communicating with the outside of the second housing; a heat exchange channel connected to the external air inlet port, on which the heat exchange unit is disposed, located on the upper side of the outer tub; and a fan disposed in the heat exchange channel and connected to the dehumidification pipe, wherein the dehumidification pipe and the external air inlet port are disposed between the heat exchange channel and the outer tub.

[0625] Example 59. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 57, a partition wall is further included, the partition wall being disposed between the dehumidification pipe and the outer tub.

[0626] Example 60. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 59, the heating device includes a substrate on which the heat exchange unit is disposed, and a space is formed between the substrate and the partition wall for arranging the dehumidification pipe.

[0627] Example 61. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a housing having an opening at the front and an interior space for receiving garments; a hanger on which the garments received in the housing are hung, the hanger being disposed in the upper part of the interior space of the housing; a door connected to the front of the housing for opening and closing the opening; a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the interior space of the housing; and an air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the housing, the air supply pipe being connected to an air supply port, the air supply port opening toward the interior space of the housing and located at an upper level above the hanger.

[0628] Example 62. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 61, the housing includes an upper wall having a first surface spaced apart from the upper side of the hanger, and the air inlet is located at a height between the first surface and the hanger.

[0629] Example 63. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 62, the upper wall has a second surface that extends obliquely downward in a rearward direction from the first surface, and the air supply port forms an opening on the second surface.

[0630] Example 64. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 61, the air supply conduit extends upward from the air supply port.

[0631] Example 65. In the clothing handling apparatus of Example 61, an exhaust pipe is further included connecting the heating device and the housing, the exhaust pipe being connected to an exhaust port, the exhaust port being open toward the interior space of the housing and located at the lower part of the housing.

[0632] Example 66. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 65, a filter is further included, the filter being disposed at the exhaust port.

[0633] Example 67. The garment handling apparatus of Example 65 further includes: a first plate disposed on the lower side of the interior space of the housing, having a dust passage hole opening in the vertical direction; and a second plate disposed on the lower side of the first plate.

[0634] Example 68. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 67, the first plate is located on a lower side below the exhaust port.

[0635] Example 69. In the clothing handling apparatus of Example 61, an exhaust pipe is further included connecting the heating device and the housing, the exhaust pipe being connected to an exhaust port, the exhaust port being open toward the interior space of the housing and located at the upper part of the housing.

[0636] Example 70. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 69, the exhaust port is located on the lower side below the garment hanger.

[0637] Example 71. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 69, the exhaust port is located on a lower side than the air supply port.

[0638] Example 72. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 69, the exhaust port is further away from the heating device than the air supply port.

[0639] Example 73. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a housing having an opening at the front and an interior space for receiving garments; a door connected to the front of the housing for opening and closing the opening; a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the interior space of the housing; and an air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the housing, the heating device being disposed on one side of the housing, and the air supply pipe extending from the heating device and connecting to the upper part of the housing.

[0640] Example 74. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 73, the heating device is positioned at a height corresponding to the middle of the housing, and the air supply pipe includes: a first air supply section extending laterally from the heating device and bending upward; and a second air supply section extending upward from the first air supply section and connecting to the upper part of the housing.

[0641] Example 75. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 73, an exhaust pipe is further included, the exhaust pipe extending from the heating device and connecting to the lower part of the housing, the heating device including: a first exhaust section disposed at a position corresponding to the middle height of the housing, the exhaust pipe extending rearward from the lower part of the housing; and a second exhaust section extending upward from the first exhaust section and bending laterally to connect to the heating device.

[0642] Example 76. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 73, the heating device is positioned corresponding to the upper part of the housing, and the air supply pipe extends laterally from the heating device and connects to the upper part of the housing.

[0643] Example 77. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 73, an exhaust pipe is further included, which extends from the heating device and connects to the upper part of the housing, the heating device being disposed at a position corresponding to the upper part of the housing, and the exhaust pipe extending laterally from the heating device and connecting to the upper part of the housing.

[0644] Example 78. The garment handling apparatus of Example 73 further includes: a dryer having a first drum disposed on one side of the housing and rotatably disposed inside the dryer; and a washing machine having a second drum disposed on one side of the housing and rotatably disposed inside the washing machine, the dryer, the washing machine, and the heating device being arranged vertically on one side of the housing.

[0645] Example 79. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 73, the gas supply pipe extends to one side from the heating device and connects to the housing at the rear of the housing.

[0646] Example 80. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a housing having an opening at the front and an interior space for receiving garments; a door connected to the front of the housing for opening and closing the opening; a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the interior space of the housing; and an air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the housing, the air supply pipe being connected to the upper part of the housing.

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1.A laundry treating apparatus, wherein, Comprises: a dryer including a first cabinet and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first cabinet; a washing machine including a second cabinet disposed above and below the first cabinet, an outer tub disposed inside the second cabinet, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a care machine including a third cabinet disposed to one side of the first cabinet and the second cabinet and internally formed with a space to accommodate laundry; a heating device disposed above the first drum and the second drum to heat air to be supplied to the internal space of the care machine; and an air supply duct connecting the heating device and an upper portion of the care machine, the air supply duct extending laterally from the heating device and connected to an air supply port located at the upper portion of the care machine, the third cabinet including: an inner side facing the internal space of the third cabinet; an outer side facing the outside of the third cabinet; and an inclined surface extending downwardly and obliquely from the inner side, the air supply port being opened downwardly and obliquely toward the internal space of the third cabinet at the inclined surface. 2.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the care machine further includes a hanger on which laundry accommodated in the internal space of the third cabinet is hung, the air supply port is located above the hanger. 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an air exhaust duct connecting an upper portion of the care machine and the heating device. 4.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 3, wherein the air exhaust duct is connected to an air exhaust port located at the upper portion of the care machine, the air exhaust duct extending laterally from the air exhaust port and connected to the heating device, the air exhaust port is located below the air supply port to which the air supply duct is connected. 5.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the air supply port and the air exhaust port are opened toward the internal space of the third cabinet at positions spaced apart from each other in a horizontal direction. 6.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a dehumidifying duct through which air heated by the heating device is discharged to the outside of the laundry treating apparatus and located above the first drum and the second drum. 7.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 6, further comprising a partition wall disposed above the first drum and the second drum and below the heating device, the heating device including: a heat exchange unit to heat air to be supplied to the internal space of the third cabinet; and a heat exchange passage in which the heat exchange unit is disposed and spaced apart from an upper side of the partition wall, the dehumidifying duct being disposed in a space formed between the partition wall and the heat exchange passage. 8.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 6, wherein the dryer further includes a first door rotatably coupled to the first cabinet, the washing machine further includes a second door rotatably coupled to the second cabinet, the dehumidifying duct is located above the first door and the second door. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the dryer further comprises a first drop inlet at the first cabinet opening and a first door opening and closing the first drop inlet, the washing machine further comprises a second drop inlet at the second cabinet opening and a second door opening and closing the second drop inlet, the heating device is located at an upper side than the first drop inlet and the second drop inlet. 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 9, wherein, the second drop inlet is located at an upper side than the first drop inlet, the first door is rotated downward from a front side of the first cabinet to open the first drop inlet. 11.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, the air supply duct comprises: a first air supply duct extending downward from the heating device to connect with the first drum; and a second air supply duct extending sideward from the heating device to connect with the care machine. 12.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, further comprising: a first air exhaust duct connecting the first drum and the heating device; and a second air exhaust duct connecting the care machine and the heating device, the first air exhaust duct and the second air exhaust duct are merged. 13.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, further comprising a plate combining the second cabinet and the third cabinet, the second cabinet comprises a second inner side wall facing the third cabinet, the third cabinet comprises a third inner side wall facing the second cabinet, the plate is disposed between the second inner side wall and the third inner side wall to combine the second cabinet and the third cabinet. 14.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 13, wherein, the plate comprises: a first plate between the second inner side wall and the third inner side wall; a second plate connected with the first plate to extend in a horizontal direction at a lower side of the second cabinet and a lower side of the third cabinet; and a handle recessed upward from a bottom surface of the second plate. 15.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, further comprising a partition wall disposed at a lower side of the heating device to divide a space in which the first drum and the second drum are disposed and a space in which the heating device is disposed. further comprising: 16.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, a steam generating device disposed at the heating device; and a steam supply pipe connecting the steam generating device and an upper portion of the care machine. ​ ​

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