Clothing processing device

Abstract

A garment processing apparatus is provided. The garment processing apparatus of the present invention includes: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a garment care machine including a second housing disposed to one side of the first housing and having a space for accommodating garments formed therein; a first air supply pipe supplying air to the interior of the first drum; a second air supply pipe supplying air to the interior space of the second housing; and a heating device heating the air flowing into the first and second air supply pipes, disposed inside the first housing and located below the first drum, thereby enabling the supply of hot air to the dryer and the garment care machine using a single heating device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a garment processing apparatus, and more specifically, to a garment processing apparatus comprising a plurality of garment processors. Background Technology

[0002] Washing machines, dryers, and garment care machines are placed in different spaces such as the kitchen, storage room, living room, and outdoors, depending on their purpose within the living space.

[0003] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0109194 discloses a washing machine. The washing machine supplies water and detergent to the outer tub and drum, and washes clothes by rotating the drum that contains them. The washing machine supplies water to the outer tub or drum from an external water source, and uses a pump to circulate the water in the outer tub to the drum or to drain the water from the outer tub to the outside. Typically, for water supply and drainage, the washing machine is located in the kitchen or storage room.

[0004] Washing machines have separate heaters for heating air, fans for blowing air, and steam generators, which can dry or sterilize laundry.

[0005] Korean Patent No. 10-2120993 discloses a dryer. The dryer heats air using a heating device and a fan, then supplies the heated air into the drum to dry the laundry contained within. Typically, the dryer is positioned adjacent to the washing machine to facilitate drying of laundry after washing and easy loading of wet laundry into the dryer.

[0006] A dryer can use a steam generator to produce steam and spray it into the drum to sterilize or remove wrinkles from laundry. To generate the steam, water can be supplied to the dryer; unevaporated water can be reused or discharged to the outside. Additionally, to remove odors from dried laundry, a deodorizing function that filters the circulating air can be added to the dryer.

[0007] Korean Patent 10-2254903 discloses a garment care machine. The garment care machine dries, deodorizes, removes wrinkles, eliminates static electricity, and / or sterilizes garments by supplying hot air and steam to a space containing the garments (hereinafter also referred to as "garment care").

[0008] Clothing care machines are primarily used to care for frequently used clothing, such as suits and coats, after washing. Typically, users hang such items in closets for storage. Therefore, unlike washing machines, clothing care machines can be placed adjacent to or replace closets in spaces such as walk-in closets, living rooms, and bedrooms. Furthermore, clothing care machines can care for not only clothes but also any object that can be washed, including: wearable items such as shoes, socks, gloves, hats, and scarves; and frequently used items such as toys, towels, and blankets.

[0009] However, the problem with existing garment processors configured in different spaces is that users need to transport the sorted garments to the individual garment processors that will care for them, which results in longer routes and inconvenient garment management.

[0010] Another problem is that, since the laundry machine is located in a different space than the washing machine and dryer, it is necessary to transport the washed, damp, or dried clothes to the space where the laundry machine is located.

[0011] Furthermore, existing garment processors that utilize hot air and steam to process clothes suffer from a problem: because each unit requires its own separate water supply and drainage system, air heating device, steam generator, pump, blower fan, airflow path, and steamflow path, the garment storage space is reduced. Additionally, the separate heating and steam generators for each unit increase the overall system cost and energy consumption.

[0012] Another problem with existing thermal care machines is that the hot air generating chamber is located in the lower part of the machine's interior, thus reducing the internal height. Therefore, existing thermal care machines cannot accommodate tall garments such as long coats. Summary of the Invention

[0013] The purpose of this invention is to solve the aforementioned problems and other issues.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a clothing processing device having a plurality of clothing processors.

[0015] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a garment processing apparatus having a washing machine, a dryer and a care machine.

[0016] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a garment processing apparatus that performs washing, drying and garment care in the same space.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to minimize the user's work route required for garment handling.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment processing apparatus that can also process garments that cannot be dried at high temperatures within the space where washing and drying are performed.

[0019] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a garment handling apparatus that improves the ease of operation of washing, drying and caring for garments.

[0020] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a garment handling device that reduces vibrations generated throughout the system.

[0021] Another objective of the present invention is to improve user convenience by reducing the height of components that require user operation, such as doors and control panels.

[0022] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a garment processing apparatus having a hot air flow path for supplying air to a washing machine, a dryer, and a garment care machine.

[0023] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a clothing processing device that minimizes the length of the hot air flow path supplying air to a washing machine, dryer, and garment care machine.

[0024] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nursing machine that expands the width in the front-to-back direction.

[0025] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a garment processing device that includes a care machine with an expanded front-to-back width.

[0026] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a clothing handling device that expands the vertical height of the clothing holding space.

[0027] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a clothing handling device that expands the vertical height of the clothing holding space inside a clothing care machine.

[0028] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment handling device that utilizes the difference between the front-to-back width of a garment care machine and the front-to-back width of a washing machine / dryer.

[0029] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a garment processing apparatus having a steam flow path for supplying steam to a washing machine, a dryer, and a garment care machine.

[0030] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a clothing processing device that minimizes the length of the steam flow path for supplying steam to a washing machine, dryer, and garment care machine.

[0031] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a clothing processing apparatus that uses a single heating device to supply hot air to a plurality of clothing processors.

[0032] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a clothing processing apparatus that uses a single heating device to supply steam to a plurality of clothing processors.

[0033] Another object of the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment device that easily drains condensate generated in a heating device.

[0034] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a clothing treatment device that facilitates the supply and drainage of water required for steam generation.

[0035] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a garment processing device that minimizes the length of the hot air flow path supplying air to the dryer and the care machine.

[0036] Another object of the present invention is to optimize the configuration of the fan used to supply hot air to the dryer and the care machine.

[0037] Another object of the present invention is to minimize the heat loss of the hot air supplied to the nursing machine.

[0038] Another object of the present invention is to minimize the length of the air supply pipe and the exhaust pipe connected to the nursing machine.

[0039] Another object of the present invention is to drain the condensate generated in the heating device without the need for additional pumping equipment.

[0040] Another object of the present invention is to use the drain pump of the washing machine to manage condensate.

[0041] Another object of the present invention is to form hot air supplied to the nursing machine at a temperature lower than that of the dryer.

[0042] Another object of the present invention is to utilize the condensate generated in the heating device.

[0043] Another object of the present invention is to minimize the vibration generated in the washing machine.

[0044] Another objective of the present invention is to reduce the shaking of the washing machine casing.

[0045] Another object of the present invention is to combine a plurality of garment processors together.

[0046] Another object of the present invention is to supply hot air to the upper part of the nursing machine.

[0047] Another object of the present invention is to recover hot air at the top of the nursing machine.

[0048] Another object of the present invention is to reduce the height of the washing machine and dryer doors.

[0049] Another objective of the present invention is to reduce the height of the inlet for adding laundry and the control panel.

[0050] Another object of the present invention is to make it easier to transport laundry after washing.

[0051] Another object of the present invention is to prevent the air heated and dehumidified in the heating device from being directly expelled toward the user.

[0052] Another objective of the present invention is to position the flow path for indoor dehumidification at a high location.

[0053] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment processing device with an upper end aligned.

[0054] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment processing device with front-aligned design.

[0055] Another object of the present invention may be to provide a clothing handling device with a constant height along the horizontal direction.

[0056] Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment handling device with a constant width in the front-to-back direction.

[0057] Another objective of the present invention is to prevent the garment handling device from being damaged by collision with surrounding structures when it is installed.

[0058] The subject matter of this invention is not limited to the subject matter mentioned above, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other subject matters not mentioned through the following description.

[0059] A garment processing apparatus of one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned objectives may include a dryer, the dryer including a first housing having a first inlet.

[0060] The dryer may include a first door for opening and closing the first inlet.

[0061] The dryer may include a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing.

[0062] The clothing handling device may include a washing machine, and the washing machine includes a second housing configured vertically with respect to the first housing.

[0063] The second housing may include a second inlet.

[0064] The washing machine may include a second door for opening and closing the second inlet.

[0065] The washing machine may include an outer tub disposed inside the second housing.

[0066] The washing machine may include a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub.

[0067] The garment processing device may include a care unit disposed on one side of the dryer.

[0068] The nursing machine can be configured on one side of the washing machine.

[0069] The nursing machine may include a third housing with an opening.

[0070] The nursing machine may include a third door for opening and closing the opening.

[0071] The interior of the care machine can be designed to accommodate clothing.

[0072] The garment handling apparatus may include a piping system connected to the dryer and the care machine.

[0073] The piping system may include a first air supply pipe that supplies air to the interior of the first roller.

[0074] The piping system may include a second air supply pipe that supplies air to the interior space of the nursing machine.

[0075] The piping system may include a heat exchange channel connected to the first gas supply pipe and the second gas supply pipe.

[0076] The garment processing device may include a heating device for heating the air passing through the heat exchange channel.

[0077] The garment processing device may include a first garment processor, which includes a housing having a laundry inlet and a door for opening and closing the laundry inlet.

[0078] The first garment processor may include a roller rotatably disposed inside the housing.

[0079] The clothing processing device may include a second clothing processor, which includes a housing with a clothing inlet and a door for opening and closing the clothing inlet.

[0080] The interior of the second clothing processor can be configured to hold clothing.

[0081] The piping system may include a first air supply pipe that supplies air to the inside of the drum of the first garment processor.

[0082] The piping system may include a second air supply pipe that supplies air to the interior space of the second clothing processor.

[0083] The piping system may include a heat exchange channel connected to the first gas supply pipe and the second gas supply pipe.

[0084] The heat exchange channel may have an inlet end for air to flow in and an outlet end for air to exit.

[0085] The garment processing device may include a combined frame having a first inlet and a second inlet spaced apart along the vertical direction and a horizontal partition wall disposed in the middle.

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

[0087] The first roller may be disposed inside the drying chamber.

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

[0089] The outer tub and the second roller can be configured inside the washing chamber.

[0090] The garment handling device may include a side frame disposed on one side of the combined frame.

[0091] The second air supply pipe can supply air into the interior of the side frame.

[0092] The garment handling device may include a single frame with vertical partition walls inside.

[0093] A horizontal partition wall may be configured between the vertical partition wall and one side panel of the single frame.

[0094] With the horizontal partition wall as a reference, the washing chamber and the drying chamber can be formed between the side panel and the vertical partition wall in a manner that divides them along the vertical direction.

[0095] A care room for garment care can be formed between the vertical partition wall and the other side panel of the single frame.

[0096] The dryer can be configured horizontally on one side of the washing machine.

[0097] The care machine can be configured on top of the dryer and the washing machine.

[0098] The garment processing device may include an air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the care machine.

[0099] The air supply pipe can supply air heated in the heating device to the interior space of the nursing machine.

[0100] The heating device can be configured on the lower side of the first drum.

[0101] The washing machine can be configured above the dryer.

[0102] The heating device can be configured between the first roller and the outer barrel.

[0103] The heating device may have a heat exchange unit that heats the air to be supplied to the nursing machine.

[0104] The gas supply pipe can extend downwards from the heating device.

[0105] The air supply pipe can be connected to the air supply port formed at the lower part of the nursing machine.

[0106] The garment handling device may include an exhaust duct extending upwards from the heating device.

[0107] The exhaust pipe can be connected to an exhaust port formed on the upper part of the nursing machine.

[0108] The gas supply pipe can extend upwards from the heating device.

[0109] The air supply pipe can be connected to the air supply port formed on the upper part of the nursing machine.

[0110] The garment handling device may include an exhaust pipe extending downwards from the heating device.

[0111] The exhaust pipe can be connected to an exhaust port formed at the bottom of the nursing machine.

[0112] The dryer can be configured above the washing machine.

[0113] The washing machine may include a drain pump for draining water from the outer tub.

[0114] The heating device can be configured on the lower side of the outer barrel.

[0115] The garment handling device may include a drain tray disposed on the lower side of the heat exchange unit.

[0116] The washing machine may include a top panel that is connected to the lower part of the dryer.

[0117] The washing machine may include a suspension system that connects the washing machine housing and the outer tub.

[0118] The washing machine housing may include a side panel disposed between the outer tub and the housing of the care machine.

[0119] The side panel can face the housing of the nursing machine.

[0120] The side panel can be integrated with the housing of the nursing machine.

[0121] The second drum may open toward the second inlet so that the laundry contained therein may be drawn out through the second inlet.

[0122] The first roller may be located below the second roller.

[0123] The first drum may open toward the first inlet so that laundry drawn from the second drum can be fed into the first inlet.

[0124] The garment processing device may include a dehumidification duct that discharges air heated in the heating device to the outside of the garment processing device.

[0125] The upper part of the front of the garment processing device can be aligned in the horizontal direction.

[0126] The upper part of the front of one of the dryers, washing machines, and heating devices located on the uppermost side can be aligned with the upper part of the front of the nursing machine.

[0127] Detailed descriptions of other embodiments are provided in the accompanying drawings.

[0128] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a clothing processing apparatus having a plurality of clothing processors can be provided.

[0129] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a garment processing apparatus comprising a washing machine, a dryer, and a garment care machine can be provided.

[0130] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a garment processing apparatus may be provided in which a washing machine, a dryer and a care machine are arranged in the same space, thereby enabling washing, drying and care to be performed in the same space.

[0131] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, clothing can be cared for in the same space regardless of its type.

[0132] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, when performing washing, drying and care operations, the burden (workload, route, etc.) required for users to transport clothes can be reduced.

[0133] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, clothing that cannot be dried at high temperatures can be cared for by a care machine within the space where washing and drying are performed.

[0134] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by configuring the washing machine and the care machine to share a common side, it is possible to reduce vibrations generated in the washing machine.

[0135] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by arranging a heating device for the care machine between the washing machine and the dryer, it is possible to expand the height of the clothing storage space inside the care machine.

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

[0137] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by arranging the heating device at the middle height of the care machine, the length of the hot air supply path for supplying hot air to each of the washing machine, dryer and care machine can be minimized.

[0138] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by arranging the steam generator at the middle height of the care machine, the length of the steam supply path for supplying steam to each of the washing machine, dryer and care machine can be minimized.

[0139] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, hot air can be supplied to each of the washing machine, dryer, and care machine using a single heating device.

[0140] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, steam can be supplied to each of the washing machine, dryer and care machine using a single steam generator.

[0141] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the condensate generated in the evaporator can be drained by the drain pump of the washing machine, thereby making the management of condensate easy.

[0142] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the water required to generate steam can be supplied through the water supply pipe of the washing machine, thereby making steam generation easy.

[0143] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by arranging a heating device that supplies hot air to the nursing machine on the lateral side, the height of the internal space of the nursing machine can be increased.

[0144] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by utilizing the heating device of the dryer to supply hot air to the nursing machine, the volume of the internal space of the nursing machine can be increased.

[0145] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by arranging a heating device at the lower part of the garment processing device, the length of the hot air flow path connected to the dryer and the care machine can be minimized.

[0146] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by reducing the length of the air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the nursing machine, the heat loss of the hot air supplied to the nursing machine can be minimized.

[0147] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the condensate generated in the evaporator can be drained by the drain pump of the washing machine, thereby making the management of condensate easy.

[0148] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by utilizing a single drain pump to drain the water in the outer tank and the condensate generated in the heating device, the number of components required for drainage can be reduced.

[0149] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, by combining the casing of the washing machine and the casing of the care machine, it is possible to reduce vibrations generated in the washing machine.

[0150] According to at least one embodiment of the invention, since the washing machine is positioned above the dryer, heavy laundry that has finished washing is lowered into the dryer's inlet, thereby enabling easy transport of the laundry.

[0151] According to at least one embodiment of the invention, the combination of multiple garment processors can be facilitated by aligning the upper ends of the garment processing device.

[0152] The effects of this invention are not limited to those mentioned above. Those skilled in the art can more clearly understand other effects not mentioned through the description in the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0153] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a clothing processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0154] Figure 2 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a clothing processing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0155] Figure 3 This is another longitudinal sectional view of a clothing processing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0156] Figure 4 This is a conceptual diagram of the piping system of a garment processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

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

[0158] Figure 6 This is yet another perspective view of a heating device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

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

[0160] Figure 8 This is an operational illustration of a heating device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0161] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing a portion of the back of a garment handling apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0162] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the assembly of a garment processing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0163] Figure 11 This is a rear perspective view of a clothing processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0164] Figure 12 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a clothing processing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0165] Figure 13 This is a rear perspective view of a clothing processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0166] Figure 14 This is a perspective view of a clothing processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0167] Figure 15 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a clothing processing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0168] Figure 16 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a clothing processing apparatus according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0169] Figure 17 This is a conceptual diagram of the piping system of a garment processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0170] Figure 18 This is a rear perspective view of a clothing processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0171] Figure 19 This is a lower structural diagram of a clothing processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

[0172] Figure 20 This is a rear perspective view of a clothing processing device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0173] The embodiments disclosed in this specification will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, the same or similar components are given the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0174] The suffixes “module” and “section” used in the following description are only for the purpose of making the instruction manual easier, and have no meaning or function that distinguishes them from each other.

[0175] Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that the specific description of related well-known technologies would obscure the main idea of ​​the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted. Additionally, the accompanying drawings are only for aiding understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification; the technical concepts disclosed in this specification are not limited by the drawings and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions encompassed within the concept and technical scope of this specification.

[0176] Terms such as "first," "second," etc., which include ordinal numbers, can be used to describe various constituent elements, but the constituent elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one constituent element from another.

[0177] When a constituent element is referred to as being "connected" or "linked" to another constituent element, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or linked to that other constituent element, but there may also be other constituent elements between them. Conversely, when a constituent element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly linked" to another constituent element, it should be understood that there are no other constituent elements between them.

[0178] Unless otherwise stated, singular expressions include plural expressions.

[0179] The laundry treating apparatus of this invention includes one or more laundry treating machines. The laundry treating machine refers to a device that performs washing, drying, and / or care on objects (e.g., clothing, towels, blankets, etc.).

[0180] A garment processing device may include a plurality of garment processors of the same type. For example, a garment processing device may include two or more dryers 1. For example, a garment processing device may include two or more washing machines 2. For example, a garment processing device may include two or more garment care machines 3.

[0181] Clothing processing devices may include different types of clothing processors. For example, clothing processing devices may include a dryer 1, a washing machine 2, and a garment care machine 3.

[0182] A garment processing apparatus may include a plurality of garment processors of the same type and garment processors of different types. For example, a garment processing apparatus may include two or more washing machines, a dryer, and a garment care machine.

[0183] 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.

[0184] 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".

[0185] 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 nursing machine 3 may include the ordinal number "third." However, the names of the constituent elements of dryer 1, washing machine 2, and nursing machine 3 are not limited to the above-mentioned ordinal numbers and may include other ordinal numbers or may be used independently without including the ordinal number.

[0186] 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.

[0187] 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 be configured one above the care machine 3.

[0188] 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.

[0189] 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.

[0190] 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.

[0191] 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.

[0192] 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.

[0193] 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.

[0194] However, the garment handling device of the present invention can exhaust the hot air supplied to the dryer 1, washing machine 2 and conditioning machine 3 respectively to the outside of the garment handling device without recirculation. That is, the garment handling device 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 conditioning machine 3 to the outside of the conditioning machine 3.

[0195] 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).

[0196] 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.

[0197] 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. Conversely, 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.

[0198] The machine chamber S can be configured vertically with the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The machine chamber S can be positioned above the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The machine chamber S can be positioned between the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The machine chamber S can be positioned below the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. In contrast, the machine chamber S can be configured vertically with the care machine 3. The machine chamber S can be positioned above or below the care machine 3.

[0199] 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.

[0200] 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.

[0201] 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.

[0202] 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.

[0203] 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 be referred to as a "heat exchange unit".

[0204] 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 device. 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.

[0205] 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.

[0206] The heating device 50 can be configured above or below the nursing machine 3. The heating device 50 can be configured in the rear space of the nursing machine 3.

[0207] The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the first housing 10. The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the second housing 20. The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the third housing 30.

[0208] 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.

[0209] The following is for reference Figure 1 This describes a clothing processing device A according to one aspect of the present invention.

[0210] Figure 1 The illustrated garment handling device A can be an embodiment in which a dryer 1 is positioned above the washing machine 2, and a heating device 50 is positioned between 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.

[0211] 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.

[0212] The front-to-back width of the nursing machine 3 can be smaller than that of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0213] 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.

[0214] 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.

[0215] 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.

[0216] 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.

[0217] 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.

[0218] 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".

[0219] 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.

[0220] 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."

[0221] 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.

[0222] 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.

[0223] 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.

[0224] 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 include a third door 31 to replace the third front panel 301.

[0225] 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 20 The described garment handling device.

[0226] The spaces between dryer 1 and care machine 3, and between washing machine 2 and care machine 3, may be fitted with plates (not shown). The plates may be made of vibration-damping material. Dryer 1, washing machine 2, and care machine 3 can be connected to each other via these plates.

[0227] 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.

[0228] The dryer 1 may have a first upper side surface 10c. The first upper side surface 10c may be the top surface of the first housing 10. The first upper side surface 10c may be the top surface of the first upper panel 103.

[0229] The nursing machine 3 may have a third upper side 30c. The third upper side 30c may be the top surface of the third housing 30.

[0230] The first upper side 10c and the third upper side 30c can be aligned in the horizontal direction. The first upper side 10c and the third upper side 30c can be located on the same horizontal plane.

[0231] The meaning of "alignment" in the process of describing the garment handling apparatus of the present invention is defined as follows: "Alignment" can refer to the fact that a plurality of constituent elements are substantially arranged on the same plane. That is, even if constituent element A and constituent element B are not arranged on the same plane in a strict sense, but are arranged on two planes with a predetermined interval, it can still be expressed as "alignment". In addition, in the process of describing the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, the meaning of "located on the same plane" includes the case where they are substantially located on the same plane. For example, even if the first plane where constituent element A is located and the second plane where constituent element B is located are parallel to each other, it can be expressed as "A and B are aligned", or it can be expressed as "A and B are located on the same plane".

[0232] The dryer 1 may have a first front surface (10a or 11a). The front surface 10a of the dryer 1 may refer to the front surface of the first housing 10. The first front surface 10a may be the front surface of the first front panel 101.

[0233] The first door 11 may have a first front surface 11a. The front surface 11a of the dryer 1 may refer to the front surface of the first door 11.

[0234] The washing machine 2 may have a second front surface (20a or 21a). The front surface 20a of the washing machine 2 may refer to the front surface of the second housing 20. The second front surface 20a may be the front surface of the second front panel 201.

[0235] The second door 21 may have a second front surface 21a. The front surface 21a of the washing machine 2 may refer to the front surface of the second door 21.

[0236] The nursing machine 3 may have a third front surface 31a. The front surface 31a of the nursing machine 3 may refer to the front surface of the third door 31.

[0237] The front surfaces of dryer 1 (10a or 11a) and care machine 3 (31a) can be aligned. The front surfaces of washing machine 2 (20a or 21a) and care machine 3 (31a) can be aligned. The front surfaces of dryer 1 (10a or 11a) and washing machine 2 (20a or 21a) can be aligned.

[0238] The front surface 31a of the nursing machine 3 can be aligned with the front surfaces 11a, 21a of each door 11, 21 in the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2, and can also be aligned with the front surfaces 10a, 20a of each cabinet 10, 20 in the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. When the front surfaces 11a, 21a of each door 11, 21 in the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2 are on the same plane as the front surfaces 10a, 20a of the cabinet 10, 20, the front surface 31a of the nursing machine 3 can be aligned simultaneously with the front surfaces 10a, 11a, 20a, 21a of each door 11, 21 in the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2, and the front surfaces 10a, 11a, 20a, 21a of each cabinet 10, 20.

[0239] The dryer 1 may have a first upper end portion 107. The first upper end portion 107 may refer to the upper end portion of the front face 10a of the first housing 10. The first upper end portion 107 may refer to the upper end portion of the first front panel 101.

[0240] The nursing machine 3 may have a second upper end portion 307. The second upper end portion 307 may refer to the upper end portion of the third door 31.

[0241] The first upper end portion 107 and the second upper end portion 307 can be aligned in the horizontal direction. The first upper end portion 107 and the second upper end portion 307 can be located on the same horizontal plane.

[0242] The garment handling device A may include a connector 92 having a width in the horizontal direction and being coupled to a first upper end 107 and a second upper end 307, respectively. The connector 92 may be referred to as the "upper connector".

[0243] The garment handling device A may include: an upper connector 92 for connecting a first housing 10 and a third housing 30; and a lower connector 90 for connecting a second housing 20 and a third housing 30. The upper connector 92 can connect one of the upper-positioned first housing 10 and the second housing 20 to the third housing 30. The lower connector 90 can connect the other of the lower-positioned first housing 10 and the second housing 20 to the third housing 30.

[0244] Connector 92 can extend rearward from the upper ends 107, 307. Connector 92 can connect the first upper end 107 and the second upper end 307 to each other. Connector 92 can connect the first upper side 10c and the third upper side 30c to each other.

[0245] 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.

[0246] 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.

[0247] 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, the washing machine 2 can be positioned above the dryer 1, and the heating device 50 can be positioned higher than the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0248] Tower 9 can be configured on one side of nursing machine 3 (Lateral side).

[0249] 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 on the same plane. The front surface of tower 9 can refer to the front surface 11a of first door 11 and the front surface 21a of second door 21. The front surface of tower 9 can also refer to the front surface 10a of first housing 10, the front surface 20a of second housing 20, and the front surface of control panel 8.

[0250] The upper part 91 of the front of tower 9 and the upper part 307 of the front of nursing 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 nursing machine 3 31a can be located on the same horizontal plane.

[0251] The upper end 91 of the front of the tower 9 can refer to the first upper end 107. 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. Furthermore, 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.

[0252] The upper side 9c of tower 9 and the upper side 30c of nursing machine 3 can be aligned horizontally. The upper side 9c of tower 9 and the upper side 30c of nursing machine 3 can be located on the same horizontal plane.

[0253] Connector 92 can connect the upper end 91 of the front of tower 9 and the upper end 307 of the front of nursing machine 3. Connector 92 can connect the upper side 9c of tower 9 and the upper side 30c of nursing machine 3.

[0254] 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.

[0255] 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.

[0256] 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 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.

[0257] 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.

[0258] 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.

[0259] 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".

[0260] 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 be directly connected to the second drain pipe 262. In this case, 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.

[0261] 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.

[0262] 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.

[0263] The dryer 1 may include a motor 133 (see reference) for rotating the first drum 13. Figure 5 The pulley can be fixed to the rotating shaft of the motor 133. A belt can connect the pulley and the circumferential surface of the roller. Thus, the rotational force of the motor 133 can be transmitted to the roller 13 through the pulley and the belt.

[0264] Motor 133 can be disposed on the underside of the first roller 13. Motor 133 can be disposed on the heating device 50. Motor 133 can be disposed on the lateral side of the heat exchange channel 42. In the housing 570 of the heating device 50 (see reference) Figure 5 It can be equipped with a motor mounting section 133s (see reference). Figure 6 ).

[0265] In contrast, the motor 133 can be directly connected to the first roller 13, thereby rotating the first roller 13.

[0266] The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the second upper panel 203. The heating device 50 can also be disposed inside the first housing 10.

[0267] 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 be referred to as a "heat exchange unit".

[0268] 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.

[0269] 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 upward from the heating device 50.

[0270] 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.

[0271] 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 base plate 575 and the second upper panel 203 (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 or the second housing 20.

[0272] Air supply pipes 43, 45, and 48 can be referred to as one of the following: first air supply pipe, second air supply pipe, and 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 each be referred to as one of the following: first supply pipe, second supply pipe 45, and third supply pipe. 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.

[0273] The air supplied to dryer 1, washing machine 2 or care machine 3 can be recycled to heating device 50.

[0274] 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 downward from the first drum 13.

[0275] 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.

[0276] 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 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.

[0277] 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.

[0278] 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.

[0279] 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.

[0280] 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.

[0281] 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.

[0282] The dryer 1 may have a first rear side 10b. The first rear side 10b may refer to the rear side of the first housing 10.

[0283] The washing machine 2 may have a second rear side 20b. The second rear side 20b may refer to the rear side of the second housing 20.

[0284] Tower 9 may have widths W1 and W2 in the front-to-back direction. The width from the front sides 11a and 21a of doors 11 and 21 to the rear sides 10b and 20b can be defined as the first width W1. The width from the front sides 10a and 20a of boxes 10 and 20 to the rear sides 10b and 20b can be defined as the second width W2.

[0285] The dryer 1 and the washing machine 2 may each have the first width W1 and the second width W2, respectively. The front-to-back widths of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2 may be the same.

[0286] The tower 9 can have a height 9H in the vertical direction. The height 9H of the tower 9 can be defined as the sum of the heights of each of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. However, when the heating device 50 is located outside the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2, the height 9H of the tower 9 can be defined as the sum of the heights of the dryer 1, the washing machine 2, and the heating device 50.

[0287] 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.

[0288] The care machine 3 may include a third housing 30, which forms a space 33 for storing clothing inside.

[0289] 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".

[0290] 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.

[0291] 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.

[0292] 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 washing machine 3 can be increased.

[0293] 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.

[0294] 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.

[0295] 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.

[0296] 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 W3 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.

[0297] The nursing machine 3 may have a third rear side 30b. The third rear side 30b may refer to the rear side of the third housing 30.

[0298] The nursing machine 3 may have widths W3, W4, and W5 in the front-to-back direction. The width from the inner side of the third door 31 to the inner side of the third rear panel 302 can be defined as the third width W3. The third width W3 may also be the front-to-back width of the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3. The width from the front side 31a of the third door 31 to the rear side 30b of the third housing 30 can be defined as the fourth width W4. The width from the front side 31a of the third door 31 to the rear side 44b of the second exhaust pipe 44 can be defined as the fifth width W5. However, the first width W1, second width W2, third width W3, fourth width W4, and fifth width W5 are named for ease of explanation, and each of the widths W1, W2, W3, W4, and W5 defined above may be referred to as one of the first width, second width, third width, fourth width, and fifth width.

[0299] The front-to-back width W3 of the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 can be smaller than the front-to-back widths W1 and W2 of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2. The front-to-back width W4 of the third cabinet 30 can be smaller than the front-to-back widths W1 and W2 of the dryer 1 and the washing machine 2.

[0300] 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.

[0301] The nursing machine 3 may have a height 3H in the vertical direction. The height 3H of the nursing machine 3 may be defined as the length from the upper side 30c to the lower side of the nursing machine 3.

[0302] The vertical height 3H of the nursing machine 3 can be the same as the vertical height 9H of the tower 9. However, the vertical height 3H of the nursing machine 3 can also be similar to or greater than the vertical height 9H of the tower 9.

[0303] A storage space 35 can be formed between the inner panel 34 and the third lower panel 304. The storage space 35 can accommodate relatively small items of clothing such as socks, underwear, hats, scarves, and gloves. However, the storage space 35 may refer to the space where the air supply pipe 45 and the exhaust pipe 44 are installed.

[0304] The inner panel 34 can be connected to the second air supply pipe 45. The third housing 30 can be connected to the second exhaust pipe 44.

[0305] The inner panel 34 may include: a first inner panel 341, spaced above the third lower panel 304; and a second inner panel 342, extending obliquely upward from the first inner panel 341. The second inner panel 342 may extend obliquely upward from the first inner panel 341 toward the third rear panel 302.

[0306] The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the second inner panel 342. An air supply port 308 opening toward the interior space 33 can be formed on the second inner panel 342. The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the air supply port 308. Hot air supplied from the heating device 50 can be discharged into the interior space 33 through the air supply port 308.

[0307] The second air supply duct 45 may include a first hot air duct 451 disposed behind the third rear panel 302 and a second hot air duct 452 disposed in front of the third rear panel 302.

[0308] The first hot air duct 451 can be disposed inside the rear housing 310. The second hot air duct 452 can be disposed within the storage space 35. The first hot air duct 451 and the second hot air duct 452 can be combined with the third rear panel 302. The first hot air duct 451 can extend upward within the rear housing 310 to connect with the heating device 50. The second hot air duct 452 can extend upward to combine with the second inner panel 342.

[0309] The second exhaust duct 44 can be connected to the third rear panel 302. An exhaust port 309 opening into the interior space 33 can be formed on the third rear panel 302. The second exhaust duct 44 can be connected to the third rear panel 302 in a manner corresponding to the exhaust port 309. Hot air expelled into the interior space 33 of the care machine 3 can flow into the second exhaust duct 44 through the exhaust port 309 after the clothes G has been dried.

[0310] 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.

[0311] 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.

[0312] The exhaust pipe 44 may include: a first exhaust portion 441 connected to the rear panel 302; and a second exhaust portion 442 extending downward from the first exhaust portion 441.

[0313] The first exhaust portion 441 can extend rearward from the rear panel 302. The second exhaust portion 442 can be integrally formed with the first exhaust portion 441. The second exhaust portion 442 can extend downward from the first exhaust portion 441.

[0314] The exhaust pipe 44 can be positioned further rearward than the rear panel 302. The second exhaust section 442 can extend downward behind the rear panel 302.

[0315] 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.

[0316] The filter 37 may include: a filter inlet 371 that opens toward the interior space 33 of the housing 30; and a filter screen 372 disposed behind the filter inlet 371.

[0317] The filter inlet 371 may be located further back than the inner side 302a of the rear panel 302. The filter screen 372 may be located further forward than the outer side 302b of the rear panel 302.

[0318] The outer side 302b of the rear panel 302 can be defined as the back 30b of the nursing machine 3.

[0319] The vent 309 can be located on the lower side, lower than the hanger 36.

[0320] Air inlet 308 can be located at the lower part of the care unit 3, and exhaust outlet 309 can be located at the upper part of the care unit 3. However, the positions of air inlet 308 and exhaust outlet 309 are not limited to the above-described cases. For example, air inlet 308 can be located at the upper part of the care unit 3, and exhaust outlet 309 can be located at the lower part of the care unit 3. In this case, air inlet 308 can be located on the upper side, higher than the clothes hanger 36. By positioning air inlet 308 above the clothes hanger 36, dust accumulated on the upper part of the clothing G can be removed. Alternatively, one of air inlet 308 and exhaust outlet 309 can be located at the upper part and the other at the lower part. After the air supplied through air inlet 308 is evenly diffused throughout the entire internal space 33, it is recycled to the heating device 50 through exhaust outlet 309.

[0321] 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.

[0322] The following is for reference Figure 4 The piping system 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 of dryer 1 and washing machine 2. Figure 4 To the right of the baseline Y is a diagram showing the piping system of the nursing machine 3. Figure 4 To the left of the central baseline Y is a diagram conceptually showing the piping system 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 to show the piping system. Figure 4 The directional concepts used in the description can be compared with Figure 1 The orientations are the same.

[0323] 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.

[0324] "Duct System" can be a general term for the flow path of hot air circulating in the garment processing device A. "Duct System" 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. "Duct System" can also be a general term for the flow path of heated air within the heating device 50.

[0325] 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.

[0326] 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 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.

[0327] 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.

[0328] 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.

[0329] 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.

[0330] 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.

[0331] The garment handling device A may include an air duct 420 surrounding the fan 60. The duct system DS may include the air duct 420. The fan 60 may be configured inside the air duct 420.

[0332] The internal space of the air supply duct 420 can be part of the heat exchange passage 42.

[0333] 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.

[0334] 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.

[0335] The first discharge port 425 can protrude upward from the air supply duct 420. The first air supply duct 43 can connect the first roller 13 and the first discharge port 425.

[0336] 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.

[0337] 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.

[0338] 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.

[0339] 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.

[0340] 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 be disposed inside the air supply duct 420 or 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.

[0341] 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.

[0342] The first exhaust pipe 41 can connect the first roller 13 and the heat exchange channel 42. The first exhaust pipe 41 can extend downward from the first roller 13 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0343] A first inflow port 421, which connects 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 upward from the heat exchange channel 42. The first inflow port 421 may extend upward from the housing 570 of the heating device 50.

[0344] 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.

[0345] 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.

[0346] The second exhaust pipe 44 can connect the third housing 30 and the heat exchange channel 42. The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend from the upper part of the third housing 30 downwards to connect with the heat exchange channel 42.

[0347] The second exhaust duct 44 may include a first duct section 441 located between the heating device 50 and the second housing 20. 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 second upper panel 203 of the second housing 20 and the second housing 20. The first pipe section 441 can be located in the space 55 described later (see reference). Figure 6 It extends along the front-back direction.

[0348] 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.

[0349] 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 in the first duct section 441.

[0350] 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.

[0351] 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.

[0352] 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.

[0353] 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.

[0354] 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.

[0355] 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.

[0356] 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 on the substrate 575 described later (see reference). Figure 6 The second pipe section 461 is located between the second upper panel 203 of the second housing 20 and the second housing 20. The second pipe section 461 can be located in the space 55 described later (see reference). Figure 6 It extends along the front-back direction.

[0357] 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.

[0358] 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.

[0359] 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.

[0360] 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 20 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, 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 arrangement of the garment processors constituting the garment processing apparatus.

[0361] 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.

[0362] 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.

[0363] The drain pan 531 can be configured on the underside of the evaporator 53.

[0364] 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.

[0365] 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.

[0366] The drum motor 133 of the first drum 13 of the rotary dryer 1 can be disposed in the housing 570 of the heating device 50. The drum motor 133 can be disposed on the upper side of the housing 570. The housing 570 can provide a motor mounting section 133s for mounting the drum motor 133.

[0367] The condenser 52, fan 60 and evaporator 53 can be configured on the upper side of the base plate 575.

[0368] 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. The cover 573 may be omitted, 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.

[0369] 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.

[0370] 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.

[0371] The first inlet port 421 may be located in front of the heat exchange channel 42. The first inlet port 421 may cover the front of the heat exchange channel 42. The first inlet port 421 may be connected to the front wall 574. The first inlet port 421 may be formed in the housing 570. The first exhaust pipe 41 may be inserted into and fixed to the first inlet port 421.

[0372] 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.

[0373] 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.

[0374] 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.

[0375] 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.

[0376] 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.

[0377] 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.

[0378] 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.

[0379] 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.

[0380] 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.

[0381] 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.

[0382] 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.

[0383] 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.

[0384] 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.

[0385] 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.

[0386] 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 rotate integrally with the rotating body.

[0387] 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.

[0388] 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.

[0389] 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.

[0390] 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 upwards from the air supply pipe 420. The first discharge port 425 can provide an air supply port with openings at the top and bottom.

[0391] 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.

[0392] 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 located on the downward side of the air supply pipe 420. The third discharge port 426 can provide an air supply port that is open in the vertical direction.

[0393] 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.

[0394] 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 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.

[0395] The heating device 50 may include a first inflow port 421 connected to a first exhaust pipe 41 and a second inflow port 422 connected to a second exhaust pipe 44. The first inflow port 421 may extend upward and the second inflow port 422 may extend downward. The first inflow port 421 and the second inflow port 422 may protrude from the housing 570 of the heating device 50.

[0396] 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.

[0397] 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.

[0398] The third inlet port 424, which is connected to the third exhaust pipe 47, can protrude downward from 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.

[0399] 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.

[0400] Air flowing into the heat exchange passage 42 via the second exhaust pipe 44 can merge with air flowing into the heat exchange passage 42 via the first exhaust pipe 41 and flow towards the fan 60.

[0401] 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.

[0402] A space 55 may be formed between the first support plate 576 and the second support plate 577.

[0403] The second exhaust pipe 44, the third air supply pipe 48, and the dehumidification pipe 46 can be disposed in the partition space 55. The second exhaust pipe 44, the third air supply pipe 48, 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 third air supply pipe 48, and the dehumidification pipe 46 can be disposed on the underside of the base plate 575.

[0404] The dehumidification duct 42 can be disposed on the underside of the substrate 575 and extend forward, and air can be discharged forward through the hot air outlet 462. The open member 463 described later (see...) Figure 10 In 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.

[0405] 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.

[0406] 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.

[0407] 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 first air supply pipe 43 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 first air supply pipe 43 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 20 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.

[0408] 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.

[0409] 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.

[0410] 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.

[0411] 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).

[0412] 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.

[0413] 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.

[0414] 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.

[0415] 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.

[0416] 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.

[0417] 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.

[0418] 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.

[0419] 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 first air supply duct 43. At this time, the air supply duct 72 can only communicate with the internal space of the first discharge port 425. Therefore, the air blown by the fan 60 can only be supplied to the dryer 1.

[0420] 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 first air supply pipe 43 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 dryer 1 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 first discharge port 425; 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 dryer 1 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.

[0421] 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, the signal 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 dryer 1, 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 dryer 1 and the care unit 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).

[0422] 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.

[0423] The heating device 50 can be disposed on the upper side of the second upper panel 203. The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the housing 10 of the dryer 1.

[0424] The switching device 70 can be configured on the upper side of the second upper panel 203. The switching device 70 can be configured inside the housing 10 of the dryer 1.

[0425] 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.

[0426] The first air supply pipe 43 can extend upward from the air supply pipe 420. The first air supply pipe 43 can be connected to the first roller 13.

[0427] 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.

[0428] The third air supply pipe 48 can extend downward from the air supply pipe 420. The third air supply pipe 48 can extend into the interior of the second housing 20 through the partition space 55.

[0429] The garment processing device A may include: a first steam supply pipe 502a, connected to a steam generator 502 and a first roller 13; a second steam supply pipe 502b, connected to a steam generator 502 and a care machine 3; and a third steam supply pipe 502c, connected to a steam generator 502 and an outer tub 23.

[0430] The steam generator 502 can be disposed within the heating device 50. Steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be injected into the interior of the first roller 13 via the first steam supply pipe 502a. Steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be injected into the interior 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.

[0431] The first steam supply pipe 502a can extend upward from the steam generator 502 and connect to the first drum 13.

[0432] The second steam supply pipe 502b can extend laterally from the steam generator 502 and connect to the nursing machine 3.

[0433] The third steam supply pipe 502c can extend downward from the steam generator 502 and connect to the outer barrel 23.

[0434] The steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be directed by the airflow generated by the fan 60 to each of the first roller 13, 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 first roller 13, the second roller 24, and the internal space 33 of the care machine 3.

[0435] Each of the first steam supply pipe 502a, 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 adjust the amount of steam supplied to each of the first roller 13, the second roller 24, and the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 by adjusting the opening of the valve (not shown).

[0436] 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.

[0437] The steam generator 502 can be connected to a third water supply pipe 277 branching from the cold water supply pipe 278 or the hot water supply pipe 279.

[0438] The steam generator 502 can receive hot water through the third water supply pipe 277. The steam generator 502 can generate steam by heating the water supplied through the third water supply pipe 277.

[0439] Water supply ports 273 and 274 can be configured to be closer to the second upper panel 203 than the second lower panel 204. Steam generator 502 can be configured between the second upper panel 203 and the first roller 13. As a result, the distance between steam generator 502 and water supply pipes 278 and 279 becomes shorter, so the length of the third water supply pipe 277 can be shortened.

[0440] The following is for reference Figure 10 The connection structure between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 will be described.

[0441] The substrate 575 of the heating device 50 can be separated from the upper side of the second upper panel 203 of the washing machine 2. A separation space 55 can be formed between the substrate 575 and the second upper panel 203.

[0442] The first side panels 105 and 106 of the dryer 1 may protrude downwards from the substrate 575. The first side panels 105 and 106 may be referred to as the "first sidewalls".

[0443] The first sidewalls 105 and 106 may include: a first outer sidewall 105, forming one side of the garment handling device A; and a first inner sidewall 106, facing the third housing 30.

[0444] The heating device 50 may include a first support plate 576 extending downward from the substrate 575. The first support plate 576 may be disposed inside the first outer side wall 105.

[0445] The heating device 50 may include a second support plate 577 extending downward from the substrate 575. The second support plate 577 may be disposed inside the first inner sidewall 106.

[0446] The substrate 575 and the support plates 576 and 577 can be integral. The first outer sidewall 105 and the first support plate 576 can be integral. The first inner sidewall 106 and the second support plate 577 can be integral.

[0447] The first sidewalls 105 and 106 may include first protrusions 105a and 106a that protrude downwards. The first outer sidewall 105 may include a first outer protrusion 105a that protrudes downwards. The first inner sidewall 106 may include a first inner protrusion 106a that protrudes downwards. The first protrusions 105a and 106a may protrude downwards from the lower ends of the first sidewalls 105 and 106.

[0448] The second housing 20 may include a first groove 203a into which the first protrusions 105a and 106a are inserted. The first groove 203a may be formed on the second upper panel 203. The first groove 203a may be formed at a position corresponding vertically to the first protrusions 105a and 106a.

[0449] Support plates 276 and 277 may include second protrusions 576a and 577a that project downwards. The first support plate 276 may include a second outer protrusion 576a that project downwards. The second support plate 577 may include a second inner protrusion 577a that project downwards. The second protrusions 576a and 577a may project downwards from the lower end of the support plates 576 and 577.

[0450] The second housing 20 may include a second groove 203b for the insertion of the second protrusions 576a and 577a. The second groove 203b may be formed on the second upper panel 203. The second groove 203b may be formed at a position corresponding vertically to the second protrusions 576a and 577a.

[0451] The first protrusions 105a and 106a and the second protrusions 576a and 577a can be referred to as "protrusions". The first groove 203a and the second groove 203b can be referred to as "grooves".

[0452] The first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be joined by inserting protrusions 105a, 106a, 576a, and 577a into grooves 203a and 203b.

[0453] The machine chamber S is formed on the upper side of the substrate 575. Therefore, the machine chamber S can be separated from the upper side of the second upper panel 203.

[0454] The space 55 can be formed between the first support plate 576 and the second support plate 577.

[0455] The second exhaust pipe 44, the dehumidification pipe 46, and the third air supply pipe 48 can be disposed in the partition space 55. The second exhaust pipe 44, the dehumidification pipe 46, and the third air supply pipe 48 can be disposed between the second upper panel 203 and the substrate 575.

[0456] The third air supply pipe 48 may protrude downward toward the second upper panel 203. The third air supply pipe 48 may include: a first connecting pipe 48a, extending downward from the air supply pipe 420; and a second connecting pipe 48b, connected to the outer barrel 23.

[0457] The first connecting pipe 48a can be configured within the partition space 55.

[0458] The second connecting pipe 48b can extend downward from the second upper panel 203 and connect to the outer barrel 23. The second connecting pipe 48b can have a first insertion port 48s formed on its inner side for the first connecting pipe 48a to be inserted.

[0459] The first connecting pipe 48a is inserted into the first insertion port 48s, thereby securing it to the second connecting pipe 48b.

[0460] The third inlet port 424 can be connected to the second exhaust pipe 44 and can be configured within the partition space 55.

[0461] The third inlet port 424 is inserted into the second insertion port 47s formed inside the third exhaust pipe 47, thereby securing it to the third exhaust pipe 47.

[0462] When assembling the first housing 10 and the second housing 20, the assembly and alignment of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be made easier by inserting and fixing the first connecting pipe 48a and the third inflow port 424 to the first insertion port 48s and the second insertion port 47s, respectively.

[0463] The garment handling device A may include an auxiliary panel 58 disposed behind the partition space 55.

[0464] The auxiliary panel 58 can shield the rear side of the space 55. The auxiliary panel 58 can be attached to the first rear panel 102 and the second rear panel 202. The first rear panel 102 and the second rear panel 202 can be connected to each other through the auxiliary panel 58.

[0465] The auxiliary panel 58 may include a pipe passage 59 through which a second exhaust pipe 44 passes. The second exhaust pipe 44 may extend through the auxiliary panel 58 into the spaced space 55.

[0466] The auxiliary panel 58 can be combined with the first side panels 105, 106 and the support plates 576, 577.

[0467] 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.

[0468] 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.

[0469] 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 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, 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.

[0470] 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.

[0471] The following is for reference Figure 11 The width of the garment handling device A in the front-to-back direction will be explained. (Refer to...) Figure 11 The widths of dryer 1, washing machine 2, and care machine 3 described above can also be applied to the reference. Figures 1 to 20 The garment handling apparatus of all embodiments described herein.

[0472] The front-to-back width W4 of the nursing machine 3 can be smaller than the front-to-back width W1 of the tower 9. When the front surface 31a of the nursing machine 3 and the front surface of the tower 9 are aligned, a gap X can be formed between the rear surface 30b of the nursing machine 3 and the rear surfaces 10b and 20b of the tower 9. The rear surface 30b of the nursing machine 3 can be closer to the front than the rear surfaces 10b and 20b of the tower 9, and can be located at the gap X further forward than the rear surfaces 10b and 20b of the tower 9.

[0473] A portion of the first inner wall 106 of the dryer 1 and a portion of the second inner wall 206 of the washing machine 2 may be located further back than the rear side 30b of the care machine 3. A portion of the first inner wall 106 and a portion of the second inner wall 206 may be exposed to the rear of the third housing 30.

[0474] The garment handling device A may include a rear housing 310 disposed at the rear of the interior space 33 of the care machine 3. The rear housing 310 may be disposed at the rear of the third housing 30.

[0475] The rear housing 310 can be attached to the dryer 1, the washing machine 2, and the care machine 3, respectively.

[0476] The rear housing 310 can provide space to accommodate the second air supply pipe 45 and the second exhaust pipe 44. The second air supply pipe 45 and the second exhaust pipe 44 can be accommodated inside the rear housing 310.

[0477] The second air supply pipe 45 and the second exhaust pipe 44, which circulate hot air to the nursing machine 3, can be configured at the rear of the third housing 30.

[0478] The second air supply pipe 45 and the second exhaust pipe 44 can be located further back than the third rear panel 302.

[0479] The second gas supply pipe 45 can extend downward from the heating device 50 and connect to the inner panel 34.

[0480] The second air supply pipe 45 may face the second inner wall 206 of the washing machine 2. The second air supply pipe 45 may be configured parallel to the second inner wall 206.

[0481] The second air supply pipe 45 may include a first hot air pipe 451 and a second hot air pipe 452. The first hot air pipe 451 may include: a first connecting portion 451a, connected to the heating device 50; a first extension portion 451b, extending downward from the first connecting portion 451a; and a second connecting portion 451c, connected to the second hot air pipe 452.

[0482] The first connecting portion 451a can penetrate the first inner sidewall 106 of the first housing 10. The first connecting portion 451a can be connected to the air supply duct 420, through which air blown by the fan 60 can flow. The first connecting portion 451a can extend horizontally from the heating device 50.

[0483] The first extension 451b can be bent downward from the first connecting portion 451a. The first extension 451b can extend downward from one end of the first connecting portion 451a. The first extension 451b can face the second inner sidewall 206 of the washing machine 2 and can be arranged parallel to the second inner sidewall 206.

[0484] The second connecting portion 451c can be combined with the third rear panel 302 of the third housing 30. The second connecting portion 451c can also be combined with the second hot air duct 452. That is, the third rear panel 302 can be provided between the second hot air duct 452 and the second connecting portion 451c. The second connecting portion 451c can extend from the first extension portion 451b in the front-rear direction.

[0485] Water supply ports 273 and 274 can be connected to water supply pipes 278 and 279 that are connected to an external water source (not shown). The outer tank 23 can receive water from an external water source (not shown) through water supply pipes 278 and 279.

[0486] The outer tub 23 can receive cold water through the cold water supply pipe 278 or hot water through the hot water supply pipe 279.

[0487] The garment handling device A may include a cooling pipe 275 branching from a cold water supply pipe 278 or a hot water supply pipe 279. The cooling pipe 275 may branch from the cold water supply pipe 278.

[0488] Cooling pipe 275 can be configured to branch off from cold water supply pipe 278 and exchange heat with second air supply pipe 45. Cooling pipe 275 can extend parallel to second air supply pipe 45 or contact second air supply pipe 45. Hot air flowing in second air supply pipe 45 can exchange heat with water flowing in cooling pipe 275 to reduce temperature. Cooling pipe 275 can be configured to exchange heat with first extension 451b or contact first extension 451b.

[0489] Cooling pipe 275 can be connected to drain pump 26. Water flowing into cooling pipe 275 from a branch of cold water supply pipe 278 can exchange heat with hot air flowing in the second air supply pipe 45 before flowing into drain pump 26. Drain pump 26 can discharge the water flowing in through cooling pipe 275 to the outside of clothing processing device A.

[0490] The clothes processed in the care machine 3 may be those that are easily damaged during high-temperature drying. Clothes dried in the care machine 3 may require hot air at a lower temperature than when processed in the dryer 1 and washing machine 2. The high-temperature hot air generated in the heating device 50 can be directly supplied to the dryer 1 or washing machine 2. Instead, it is necessary to cool the high-temperature hot air generated in the heating device 50 before supplying it to the care machine 3. Therefore, in the clothing processing apparatus A of the present invention, hot air at a lower temperature than that supplied to the dryer 1 and washing machine 2 is supplied to the care machine 3 via the water supply pipes 275, 278, and 279 of the washing machine 2, thereby preventing damage to the clothes contained inside the care machine 3. Furthermore, water used to lower the temperature of the hot air supplied to the care machine 3 is discharged to the outside via the drain pump 26, thereby effectively managing the water used for cooling the hot air.

[0491] The second exhaust pipe 44 may include: a third connecting portion 441, connected to the nursing machine 3; a second extension portion 442, extending downward from the third connecting portion 441; and a fourth connecting portion 443, connected to the heating device 50.

[0492] The third connecting part 441 can be combined with the third rear panel 302 of the third housing 30. The third connecting part 441 can communicate with the internal space 33 of the care machine 3, and the air circulating inside the care machine 3 can flow into it. The third connecting part 441 can be connected to the exhaust port 309. The third connecting part 441 can extend rearward from the third housing 30. The connection position of the third connecting part 441 with the third housing 30 can be located between the third upper panel 303 and the hanger 36. The exhaust port 309 can be located between the third upper panel 303 and the hanger 36.

[0493] The second extension 442 can be bent downward from the third connecting portion 441. The second extension 442 can extend downward from the third connecting portion 441. The second extension 442 can extend downward from one end of the third connecting portion 441. The second extension 442 can face the first inner wall 106 of the dryer 1 and can be arranged parallel to the first inner wall 106.

[0494] The fourth connecting portion 443 can extend into the partition space 55. The fourth connecting portion 443 can extend from the second extension portion 442 in the left-right direction. The fourth connecting portion 443 can be connected to the heating device 50 within the partition space 55.

[0495] The rear housing 310 may have a width W6 in the front-to-back direction. The front-to-back width W6 of the rear housing 310 may be smaller than the front-to-back width W1 of the tower 9. The front-to-back width W6 of the rear housing 310 may have the same dimension as the aforementioned interval X.

[0496] The rear surface 310b of the rear housing 310 can be aligned with the rear surfaces 10b and 20b of the tower 9. The rear surface 310b of the rear housing 310 can be on the same plane as the rear surfaces 10b and 20b of the tower 9.

[0497] The sum of the front-to-back width W6 of the rear housing 310 and the front-to-back width W4 of the nursing machine 3 (W4+W6) can be the same as the front-to-back width W1 of the tower 9. However, the sum of the front-to-back width W6 of the rear housing 310 and the front-to-back width W4 of the nursing machine 3 (W4+W6) can be similar to or greater than the front-to-back width W1 of the tower 9.

[0498] In the garment handling apparatus A of one aspect of the present invention, by arranging a rear housing 310 behind the care machine 3, a constant width in the front-to-back direction can be formed. That is, by arranging the rear housing 310 behind the care machine 3, the rear surface 310b of the rear housing 310 and the rear surfaces 10b and 20b of the tower 9 can be aligned simultaneously with the front surface 31a of the care machine 3 and the front surface of the tower 9.

[0499] The rear housing 310 may have a height 310H in the vertical direction. The height 310H of the rear housing 310 may be the same as the height 3H of the nursing machine 3 and the height 9H of the tower 9. However, the height 310H of the rear housing 310 may also be similar to or lower than the height 3H of the nursing machine 3 and the height 9H of the tower 9.

[0500] 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.

[0501] The following is for reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 This illustrates another aspect of the garment handling apparatus A' of the present invention. (Referring to...) Figure 12 and Figure 13 The same reference can be applied during the explanation of the garment handling device A'. Figures 1 to 11 The contents of the dryer 1, washing machine 2, care machine 3, and heating device 50 are described.

[0502] Reference Figure 12 The second air supply pipe 450 can be connected to the upper part of the nursing machine 3, and the second exhaust pipe 440 can be connected to the lower part of the nursing machine 3.

[0503] The air supply port 308, connected to the air supply pipe 450, 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.

[0504] 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".

[0505] 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.

[0506] 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.

[0507] 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.

[0508] 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.

[0509] The gas supply pipe 450 can be connected to the gas supply port 308. The gas supply pipe 450 can be attached to the upper wall 303. The gas supply pipe 450 can be connected to the second surface 303c. The gas supply pipe 450 can penetrate the third rear panel 302. The third rear panel 302 can be referred to as the "rear panel".

[0510] 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.

[0511] The gas supply pipe 450 may include: a first hot air pipe 453 connected to the heating device 50; and a second hot air pipe 454 connected to the first hot air pipe 453 and the gas supply port 308.

[0512] The first hot air duct 453 can extend upward. The second hot air duct 454 can be integrated with the first hot air duct 453. The second hot air duct 454 can extend upward protrudingly. The second hot air duct 454 can extend upward from the first hot air duct 453 and connect to the air supply port 308.

[0513] The first hot air duct 453 can be positioned further rearward than the rear panel 302. The first hot air duct 453 can extend upward and upward from the rear of the rear panel 302. The second hot air duct 454 can pass through the rear panel 302 and connect to the air supply port 308.

[0514] The exhaust port 309, which is connected to the exhaust pipe 440, can be located at the lower part of the housing 30. The exhaust port 309 can be located at a lower position than the air supply port 308.

[0515] 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 at the lower part of the rear panel 302.

[0516] The exhaust pipe 440 can be connected to the exhaust port 309. The exhaust pipe 440 can be attached to the rear panel 302. The exhaust pipe 440 can be connected to the outer side 302b of the rear panel 302. The exhaust pipe 440 can penetrate the rear panel 302.

[0517] The exhaust duct 440 may include: a first exhaust portion 444 connected to the rear panel 302; and a second exhaust portion 445 extending upward from the first exhaust portion 444.

[0518] The first exhaust portion 444 can extend rearward from the rear panel 302. The second exhaust portion 445 can be integrally formed with the first exhaust portion 444. The second exhaust portion 445 can extend upward from the first exhaust portion 444.

[0519] The exhaust pipe 440 may be positioned further rearward than the rear panel 302. The second exhaust section 445 may extend upward and rearward from the rear panel 302.

[0520] 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 at the lower part of the housing 30. Because the filter 37 is installed at the lower part of the housing 30, the user can easily separate and clean the filter 37.

[0521] The filter 37 may include: a filter inlet 371 that opens toward the interior space 33 of the housing 30; and a filter screen 372 disposed behind the filter inlet 371.

[0522] The filter inlet 371 may be located further back than the inner side 302a of the rear panel 302. The filter screen 372 may be located further forward than the outer side 302b of the rear panel 302.

[0523] A plate 34' may be disposed at the lower part of the housing 30. The plate 34' may include: a first plate 344 having a dust passage hole 346 that opens in the vertical direction; and a second plate 345 disposed below the first plate 344.

[0524] The first plate 344 can be disposed in the lower part of the internal space 33. The first plate 344 can extend forward and downward at an angle. Dust can pass through the openings 346 at the top and bottom of the first plate 344. Dust in the internal space 33 can accumulate on the upper side of the second plate 345 through the dust passing ...

[0525] The second plate 345 can extend horizontally below the first plate 344. The second plate 345 can be configured to extend to the outside of the housing 30. The user extends the second plate 345 to the outside of the housing 30 through the opening door 31.

[0526] The exhaust port 309 is located on the upper side, which is higher than the first plate 344. The exhaust port 309 can be located on the upper side, which is higher than the rear end of the first plate 344.

[0527] Since the air supply port 308 is located at the upper part of the nursing machine 3 and the exhaust port 309 is located at the lower part of the nursing machine 3, the hot air supplied to the internal space 33 via the air supply port 308 can circulate fully within the internal space 33. The hot air supplied to the upper part of the internal space 33 via the air supply port 308 flows downward and can be recovered to the heating device 50 through the exhaust port 309 located at the lower part. Due to the positions of the air supply port 308 and the exhaust port 309, the diffusion of the hot air supplied via the air supply port 308 into the internal space 33 can be promoted.

[0528] Reference Figure 13 The air supply pipe 450 can be connected to the upper part of the nursing machine 3 and the heating device 50, and the exhaust pipe 440 can be connected to the lower part of the nursing machine 3 and the heating device 50.

[0529] The heating device 50 can be configured to correspond to the middle height of the nursing machine 3. The heating device 50 can be configured to correspond to the middle height of the third housing 30. The heating device 50 can be configured at a height between the air supply port 308 and the exhaust port 309. The air supply port 308 can be located on the upper side, which is higher than the heating device 50, and the exhaust port 309 can be located on the lower side, which is lower than the heating device 50.

[0530] The gas supply pipe 450 can connect the heating device 50 and the gas supply port 308. The gas supply port 308 can be located on the upper side, higher than the clothes hanger 36, and the gas supply pipe 450 can be connected to the gas supply port 308 on the upper side of the clothes hanger 36. The gas supply pipe 450 can be integrated into the rear panel 302 and can penetrate the rear panel 302.

[0531] The air supply pipe 450 may face the first inner wall 106 of the dryer 1.

[0532] The gas supply pipe 450 may include: a first hot air pipe 453 connected to the heating device 50; and a second hot air pipe 454 connected to the first hot air pipe 453 and the gas supply port 308.

[0533] The first hot air duct 453 can extend laterally from the heating device 50. After extending laterally from the heating device 50, the first hot air duct 453 can be bent upwards and backwards at the rear of the rear panel 302.

[0534] The second hot air duct 454 can extend upward from the upper end of the first hot air duct 453. The second hot air duct 454 can be located on the upper side, higher than the clothes hanger 36.

[0535] The exhaust pipe 440 can connect the heating device 50 and the exhaust port 309. The exhaust pipe 440 can be integrated into the rear panel 302 and can penetrate the rear panel 302.

[0536] The exhaust pipe 440 can face the second inner wall 206 of the washing machine 2.

[0537] The exhaust duct 440 may include: a first exhaust portion 444 connected to the exhaust port 309; and a second exhaust portion 445 extending upward from the first exhaust portion 444.

[0538] The first exhaust section 444 can extend rearward from the exhaust port 309.

[0539] The second exhaust portion 445 can extend upward from the rear end of the first exhaust portion 444. The second exhaust portion 445 can extend upward in the rearward direction of the rear panel 302. After extending upward in the rearward direction of the rear panel 302, the second exhaust portion 445 can be bent laterally and connected to the heating device 50.

[0540] The following is for reference Figures 14 to 20 This describes another aspect of the clothing processing apparatus B and B' of the present invention.

[0541] Reference Figures 1 to 13 The descriptions of dryer 1, washing machine 2, care machine 3, and heating device 50 can also be applied to the reference. Figures 14 to 20 The clothing processing apparatus of the present invention described in this embodiment.

[0542] Furthermore, even when referring to Figures 14 to 20 This indicates that the clothing processing device did not... Figures 14 to 20 The corresponding constituent elements are shown in the figure. Figures 1 to 13 The description of the constituent elements shown can also be applied to... Figures 14 to 20 The explanation. For example, even in Figures 14 to 20 The rear housing 310 is not shown in the reference. Figures 14 to 20 When explaining, refer to Figures 1 to 13 The description of the rear housing 310 is equally applicable. Figures 14 to 20 Explanation.

[0543] Reference Figure 14 In the clothing handling device B, a dryer 1 can be installed on the lower side of the washing machine 2, and a heating device 50 can be installed on the lower part of the dryer 1.

[0544] The second upper panel 203 of the washing machine 2 and the third upper panel 303 of the care machine 3 can be configured on the same horizontal plane.

[0545] The first lower panel 104 of the dryer 1 and the third lower panel 304 of the care machine 3 can be configured on the same horizontal plane.

[0546] The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the dryer 1. The heating device 50 can be disposed inside the first chamber 10. The heating device 50 can be disposed at the lower part of the first chamber 10.

[0547] Reference Figure 15 The heating device 50 can be configured on the lower side of the first roller 13.

[0548] The heating device 50 can be disposed in the lower part of the first housing 10, and a machine room S in which the heating device 50 is disposed can be formed in the lower part of the first housing 10.

[0549] The first gas supply pipe 43 can extend upward from the heating device 50 and connect to the first roller 13.

[0550] The first exhaust pipe 41 can extend downward from the first roller 13 and connect to the heating device 50.

[0551] Reference Figure 16 The air supply port 308 and the exhaust port 309 of the nursing machine 3 can be located at the lower part of the nursing machine 3.

[0552] The second gas supply pipe 45 can be connected to the lower part of the third housing 30.

[0553] The air supply port 308, which is connected to the air supply pipe 45, can be located at the lower part of the housing 30. The air supply port 308 can form an opening in the inner panel 34 toward the inner space 33. The air supply port 308 can be formed in the second inner panel 342.

[0554] The gas supply pipe 45 can be connected to the gas supply port 308. The gas supply pipe 45 can be connected to the third rear panel 302. The gas supply pipe 45 can pass through the third rear panel 302.

[0555] 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.

[0556] 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.

[0557] 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 upward. The second hot air duct 452 can extend upward from the first hot air duct 451 and connect to the air supply port 308.

[0558] The first hot air duct 451 may be located further back than the rear panel 302. The first hot air duct 451 may extend laterally behind the rear panel 302. The second hot air duct 452 may pass through the rear panel 302 and connect to the air supply port 308.

[0559] An air supply duct 45 may extend horizontally on the rear side of the rear panel 302. The air supply duct 45 may extend horizontally on the rear side of the rear panel 302 and connect to the heating device 50. A first hot air duct 451 may extend horizontally on the rear side of the rear panel 302.

[0560] The second exhaust pipe 44 can be configured at the lower part of the third housing 30.

[0561] The exhaust port 309, which is connected to the exhaust pipe 44, can be located at the lower part of the housing 30. The exhaust port 309 can be located at a lower position than the air supply port 308.

[0562] The exhaust port 309 may form an opening in the inner panel 34. The exhaust port 309 may form an opening in the first inner panel 341. The exhaust port 309 may be located at the front of the first inner panel 341. The exhaust port 309 may be spaced apart from the front of the air supply port 308.

[0563] The exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the exhaust port 309. The exhaust pipe 44 can be attached to the inner panel 34. The exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the underside of the inner panel 34.

[0564] The exhaust pipe 44 can extend horizontally on the underside of the inner panel 34. The exhaust pipe 44 can extend horizontally on the underside of the inner panel 34 and connect to the heating device 50.

[0565] A filter 37 may be installed at the exhaust port 309. The filter 37 may be installed in the inner panel 34.

[0566] Reference Figure 17 The garment processing device B includes a piping system connecting the dryer 1, washing machine 2, care machine 3, and heating device 50.

[0567] 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 fourth discharge port 428 connected to the dehumidification duct 46. A third air supply duct 48 may branch from the second air supply duct 45, and a third discharge port 426 may be formed at the branch point of the third air supply duct 48 from the second air supply duct 45.

[0568] The first discharge port 425 can protrude upward from the air supply duct 420. The first air supply duct 43 can connect the first roller 13 and the first discharge port 425.

[0569] The second discharge port 427 can protrude laterally from the air supply duct 420. The second air supply duct 45 can connect the nursing machine 3 and the second discharge port 427. The second air supply duct 45 can connect the air supply port 308 and the second discharge port 427.

[0570] The third discharge port 426 can protrude upward from the second air supply pipe 45. The third air supply pipe 48 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the third discharge port 426. The third air supply pipe 48 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the second air supply pipe 45.

[0571] 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.

[0572] 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.

[0573] The first exhaust pipe 41 can connect the first roller 13 and the heat exchange channel 42. The first exhaust pipe 41 can extend downward from the first roller 13 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0574] A first inflow port 421, which connects 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 upward from the heat exchange channel 42. The first inflow port 421 may extend upward from the housing 570 of the heating device 50.

[0575] 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.

[0576] Hot air flowing into the third chamber 30 via the second air supply pipe 45 can flow into the heat exchange channel 42 via the second exhaust pipe 44 after drying the clothes contained in the third chamber 30. The second air supply pipe 45 can be connected to the third rear panel 302 of the third chamber 30. The second exhaust pipe 44 can penetrate the third inner wall 306 of the third chamber 30 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0577] The second exhaust pipe 44 can connect the exhaust port 309 and the heat exchange channel 42. The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend laterally from the lower part of the third housing 30 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0578] A second inflow port 422, connected to the second exhaust pipe 44, can be formed at the inflow end 42A of the heat exchange passage 42. The second inflow port 422 can extend laterally from the heat exchange passage 42. The second inflow port 422 can extend laterally from the third exhaust pipe 47. The second inflow port 422 can extend laterally from the first pipe section 471. Figure 17 Based on this, the second inlet port 422 is shown as extending downward from the first conduit section 471, but this may be shown so only for illustrative purposes. That is, the second inlet port 422 may extend laterally from the first conduit section 471 rather than extending downward from the first conduit section 471.

[0579] The second inlet port 422 can protrude to the side from one side of the third exhaust pipe 47. The second exhaust pipe 44 can connect the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 and the second inlet port 422. The second exhaust pipe 44 can connect the internal space 33 of the nursing machine 3 and the third exhaust pipe 47. The air in the second exhaust pipe 44 can merge with the air in the third exhaust pipe 47 and flow into the heat exchange channel 42.

[0580] 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 does not flow into the third housing 30 through the second air supply duct 45, the second on / off valve 44a can cut off the airflow within the second exhaust duct 44.

[0581] 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.

[0582] The third exhaust pipe 47 can connect the outer barrel 23 and the heat exchange channel 42. The third exhaust pipe 47 can extend from the upper part of the outer barrel 23 and connect to the heat exchange channel 42.

[0583] The third exhaust duct 47 may include a first duct section 471 located between the base plate 575 and the first lower panel 104 of the heating device 50. The first duct section 471 may be disposed within the partition space 55 of the heating device 50. The first duct section 471 may extend in the front-rear direction within the partition space 55.

[0584] 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 channel 42. The third inflow port 424 may extend downward from the heat exchange channel 42. The third inflow port 424 may extend downward from the housing 570 of the heating device 50.

[0585] 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 cut off the airflow within the third exhaust duct 47. When hot air does not flow into 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.

[0586] An external air inlet port 423 can protrude forward from one side of the third exhaust duct 47. The external air inlet port 423 can connect the indoor space and the third exhaust duct 47. Air within the external air inlet port 423 can merge with air within the third exhaust duct 47 and flow into the heat exchange channel 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 third exhaust duct 47 and flow into the heat exchange channel 42.

[0587] Reference Figure 18 The heating device 50 can be configured at the bottom of the dryer 1 and can supply hot air to each of the dryer 1, washing machine 2 and care machine 3.

[0588] A second air supply duct 45 that supplies hot air to the nursing machine 3 can be located at the rear of the third housing 30. A second exhaust duct 44 can be located on the lower side of the inner panel 34.

[0589] The second gas supply pipe 45 can be positioned further back than the third rear panel 302.

[0590] The second gas supply pipe 45 can extend laterally from the heating device 50 and connect to the inner panel 34.

[0591] The second air supply pipe 45 can penetrate the first inner wall 106 of the dryer 1. The second air supply pipe 45 penetrates the first inner wall 106 and extends into the interior of the rear housing 310.

[0592] The first hot air duct 451 can be connected to the first inner wall 106. The first hot air duct 451 can be connected to the air supply duct 420, into which air blown by the fan 60 can flow. The first hot air duct 451 can extend horizontally from the heating device 50.

[0593] The second hot air duct 452 can be bent upward from the first hot air duct 451. The second hot air duct 452 can extend upward from one end of the first hot air duct 451.

[0594] The air supply port 308 of the care machine 3 can be located at the lower part of the care machine 3. Since the heating device 50 and the air supply port 308 are arranged at the lower part of the garment handling device B, the length of the second air supply pipe 45 connecting the heating device 50 and the air supply port 308 can be shortened. As a result, heat loss generated during the flow of air heated in the heating device 50 toward the air supply port 308 can be minimized. In addition, the hot air supplied from the heating device 50 is discharged into the internal space 33 through the air supply port 308 located at the lower part of the care machine 3, so the hot air can be evenly diffused to the upper part of the care machine 3.

[0595] The second exhaust pipe 44 can be disposed on the underside of the inner panel 34. The second exhaust pipe 44 can be connected to the exhaust port 309 formed in the inner panel 34.

[0596] The second exhaust pipe 44 can extend in the left-right direction and connect to the heating device 50. The second exhaust pipe 44 can connect to the third exhaust pipe 47. The second exhaust pipe 44 can pass through the support plate 577 and connect to the third exhaust pipe 47.

[0597] The third air supply pipe 48 can branch from the second air supply pipe 45. The third air supply pipe 48 can branch from the first hot air pipe 451. The third air supply pipe 48 can branch from the first hot air pipe 451 at the rear of the third housing 30.

[0598] The garment handling device B may include a regulating valve 453, which is configured at a location where the third air supply pipe 48 branches off from the second air supply pipe 45.

[0599] The regulating valve 453 can regulate the airflow direction within the second air supply duct 45. 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 third air supply duct 48. The regulating valve 453 can open only one of the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 48. The regulating valve 453 can open both the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 48. The regulating valve 453 can regulate the airflow rate supplied to the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 48. The regulating valve 453 can distribute the air blown by the fan 60 to the second air supply duct 455 to the second hot air duct 452 and the third air supply duct 48.

[0600] 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 45 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 45 to the outer tub 23.

[0601] The third air supply pipe 48 can extend upward from the second air supply pipe 45. The third air supply pipe 48 can face the first inner wall 106. The third air supply pipe 48 can extend upward from the second air supply pipe 45, pass through the second inner wall 206 and connect to the outer barrel 23. The second roller 24 can receive hot air heated in the heating device 50 through the third air supply pipe 48.

[0602] The third exhaust pipe 47 can extend from the outer barrel 23 and penetrate the second inner wall 206.

[0603] The third exhaust pipe 47 may include: a first connecting portion 47a, which passes through the second inner sidewall 206 and is connected to the outer barrel 23; an extension portion 47b, which extends downward from the first connecting portion 47a; and a second connecting portion 47c, which bends from the extension portion 47b and is connected to the heating device 50.

[0604] The second exhaust pipe 44 can penetrate the support plate 577. The second air supply pipe 45 can penetrate the first inner wall 106.

[0605] The fan 60 can be configured to be closer to the first inner sidewall 106 than the first outer sidewall 105. The fan 60 can be configured adjacent to the care machine 3. The fan 60 can be configured to be closer to the first rear sidewall 102 than the first front panel 101. The fan 60 can be positioned further rearward than the third rear sidewall 302 of the care machine 3. The fan 60 can be positioned between the first roller 13 and the first lower panel 104. The fan 60 can be positioned between the substrate 575 and the first roller 13.

[0606] The switching device 70, which adjusts the air supply to the first air supply pipe 43 and the second air supply pipe 45, can be located at a height corresponding to the lower part of the nursing machine 3. The switching device 70 can be disposed below the first roller 13. The switching device 70 can be disposed between the first roller 13 and the first lower panel 104. The switching device 70 can be disposed between the first roller 13 and the base plate 575.

[0607] With the above-described configuration, the lengths of the first air supply pipe 43 and the second air supply pipe 45 can be minimized. That is, by arranging the fan 60 and the switching device 70 adjacent to both the first roller 13 and the nursing machine 3, the lengths of the first air supply pipe 43 and the second air supply pipe 45 can be minimized. Therefore, heat loss during the flow of heated air through the first air supply pipe 43 and the second air supply pipe 45 in the heating device 50 can be reduced.

[0608] The garment handling device B may include a steam generator 502. The steam generator 502 can generate steam by heating water. The steam generator 502 may be disposed inside the heating device 50.

[0609] The steam generator 502 can be connected to the first roller 13 via the first steam supply pipe 502a. The steam generator 502 can be connected to the nursing machine 3 via the second steam supply pipe 502b. The steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be supplied to the interior of the first roller 13 via the first steam supply pipe 502a. The steam generated in the steam generator 502 can be supplied to the interior space 33 of the nursing machine 3 via the second steam supply pipe 502b.

[0610] Reference Figure 19 The heating device 50 can be configured at the lower part of the clothing processing device B, and the piping system can be connected to the lower part of the clothing processing device B.

[0611] The substrate 575 of the heating device 50 can be located on an upper side that is higher than the first lower panel 104. A spacer 55 can be formed on the lower side of the substrate 575.

[0612] The space 55 can be formed between the first support plate 576 and the second support plate 577.

[0613] The garment handling device B may include an auxiliary panel 58 and a first lower panel 104.

[0614] The auxiliary panel 58 can shield the rear side of the space 55. The auxiliary panel 58 can be combined with the first rear panel 102 and the first side panels 105, 106.

[0615] The first lower panel 104 can cover the lower side of the space 55. The first lower panel 104 can be combined with the support plates 576, 577 and the auxiliary panel 58.

[0616] The first support plate 576 may include a first protrusion 576a protruding downward. The second support plate 577 may include a second protrusion 577a protruding downward. The first protrusion 576a and the second protrusion 577a may be referred to as "protrusions".

[0617] The first lower panel 104 may include a recess 104a for inserting protrusions 576a, 577a. The recess 104a may be recessed downward from the top surface of the first lower panel 104.

[0618] By inserting the protrusions 576a and 577a into the groove 104a, the first lower panel 104 can be combined with the heating device 50.

[0619] The dehumidification duct 46 and the third exhaust duct 47 can be configured in the partition space 55. The third exhaust duct 47 located in the partition space 55 can be defined as the first duct section 471, and the dehumidification duct 46 located in the partition space 55 can be defined as the second duct section 461.

[0620] The dehumidification duct 46 can extend in the front-to-back direction. A hot air outlet 462 can be formed on the front side of the dehumidification duct 46. The air heated in the heating device 50 can be blown by the fan 60 and thus supplied to the indoor space through the dehumidification duct 46.

[0621] The second exhaust duct 44 can extend horizontally into the partition space 55. The second exhaust duct 44 can penetrate the third inner wall 306 and the second support plate 577. The second exhaust duct 44 can connect to the third exhaust duct 47 within the partition space 55. Air in the second exhaust duct 44 can merge with air in the third exhaust duct 47 and flow into the heat exchange channel 42.

[0622] Reference Figure 20 The third gas supply pipe 480 can be directly connected to the heating device 50 and the washing machine 2, without branching from the second gas supply pipe 450.

[0623] The third gas supply pipe 480 and the third exhaust pipe 470 can be directly connected to the heating device 50. The third gas supply pipe 480 can be directly connected to the heating device 50 without branching from the second gas supply pipe 450. The third gas supply pipe 480 can be connected to the air supply pipe 420.

[0624] The third discharge port 426 can protrude downward from the air supply duct 420. The third discharge port 426 can protrude downward from the second wall 420b of the air supply duct 420.

[0625] The third discharge port 426 can be connected to the third air supply duct 480. Air blown from the fan 60 can be supplied to the interior of the third air supply duct 480 connected to the third discharge port 426.

[0626] The third gas supply pipe 480 may include: a first gas supply section 480a connected to a third discharge port 426; a second gas supply section 480b extending rearward from the first gas supply section 480a; and a third gas supply section 480c extending upward from the second gas supply section 480b.

[0627] The first air supply section 480a can extend downward from the third discharge port 426. The first air supply section 480a can extend vertically within the partition space 55.

[0628] The second air supply unit 480b can extend rearward within the partition space 55. A portion of the second air supply unit 480b can be located within the partition space 55, while the remainder can be located outside the partition space 55. The rear end of the second air supply unit 480b can be positioned further rearward than the first rear panel 102.

[0629] The third air supply unit 480c can extend upward from the second air supply unit 480b and connect to the washing machine 2. The end of the third air supply unit 480c can connect to the outer tub 23. The third air supply unit 480c can be positioned behind the first rear panel 102 and the second rear panel 202. The third air supply unit 480c can face the first rear panel 102 and the second rear panel 202.

[0630] The third exhaust pipe 470 can be connected to the heating device 50 behind the washing machine 2 and the dryer 1. That is, the third exhaust pipe 470 can extend vertically behind the first rear panel 102 and the second rear panel 202, and not extend inside the rear housing 310.

[0631] The third exhaust pipe 470 may include: a first pipe section 471 disposed within the spaced space 55; and a pipe extension 472 connected to the first pipe section 471.

[0632] The first pipe section 471 can extend forward within the partition space 55. The first pipe section 471 can be connected to the inlet end 42A of the heat exchange channel 42. The second exhaust pipe 440 can extend in the left-right direction on the lower side of the inner panel 34 and can be connected to the first pipe section 471 within the partition space 55. The air in the second exhaust pipe 440 can merge with the air in the first pipe section 471 and flow into the heat exchange channel 42.

[0633] The first pipe section 471 may include a connecting hole 471a communicating with the pipe extension 472. The connecting hole 471a may open rearward. The pipe extension 472 may be inserted into the connecting hole 471a and fixed to the first pipe section 471.

[0634] The pipe extension 472 may include: a first pipe extension 472a, connected to the first pipe section 471; and a second pipe extension 472b, extending upward from the first pipe extension 472a.

[0635] The first pipe extension 472a can extend rearward from the first pipe section 471 and can be disposed outside the space 55. The first pipe extension 472a can be disposed at a position closer to the rear than the first rear panel 102.

[0636] The second pipe extension 472b can be bent upward from the first pipe extension 472a. The second pipe extension 472b can be connected to the outer tub 23. The end of the second pipe extension 472b can be connected to the outer tub 23. The second pipe extension 472a can be disposed behind the first rear panel 102 and the second rear panel 202. The second pipe extension 472a can face the first rear panel 102 and the second rear panel 202.

[0637] However, the structure of the air supply and exhaust pipes connected to the washing machine 2 and the garment care machine 3 of the garment handling device B is not limited to the structure described above. For example, it can be as follows: Figure 18 The structure is designed with gas supply pipes, so as to... Figure 20 The exhaust pipe is designed with a specific structural configuration. Alternatively, it can be configured as follows: Figure 20 The structure is designed with gas supply pipes, so as to... Figure 18 The structure includes an exhaust pipe.

[0638] 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.

[0639] 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.

[0640] 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.

[0641] 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.

[0642] 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.

[0643] Here are some examples:

[0644] Example 1. A garment processing apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing; a garment care machine including a second housing disposed to one side of the first housing and having a space for accommodating garments formed therein; a first air supply pipe for supplying air to the interior of the drum; a second air supply pipe for supplying air to the interior space of the second housing; and a heating device for heating the air flowing into the first air supply pipe and the second air supply pipe, disposed inside the first housing and located below the drum.

[0645] Example 2. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 1, the heating device includes: a heat exchange unit for heating air; and a heat exchange channel on which the heat exchange unit is disposed, wherein the first air supply pipe and the second air supply pipe are connected to the heat exchange channel.

[0646] Example 3. The clothing handling apparatus described in Example 1 further includes a washing machine, the washing machine including a third housing disposed on the lower side of the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the third housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub, the heating device being disposed between the drum and the third housing.

[0647] Example 4. In the garment processing device described in Example 3, a third air supply pipe is further included, which supplies air to the interior of the second roller, the first air supply pipe extends upward from the heating device and connects to the roller, the second air supply pipe extends laterally from the heating device and connects to the care machine, and the third air supply pipe extends downward from the heating device and connects to the outer tub.

[0648] Example 5. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 3, it further includes: a first exhaust pipe that supplies air from inside the drum to the heating device, extending downward from the drum and connected to the heating device; a second exhaust pipe that supplies air from the interior space of the second housing to the heating device, extending laterally from the garment processing machine and connected to the heating device; and a third exhaust pipe that supplies air from inside the second drum to the heating device, extending upward from the outer drum and connected to the heating device.

[0649] Example 6. In the garment processing device described in Example 3, a second exhaust pipe is further included, the second exhaust pipe connecting the care machine and the heating device, the second air supply pipe extending laterally from the heating device and connecting to the air supply port located at the lower part of the care machine, and the second exhaust pipe extending laterally from the heating device and connecting to the exhaust port located at the upper part of the care machine.

[0650] Example 7. In the garment processing device described in Example 3, a second exhaust pipe is further included, the second exhaust pipe connecting the care machine and the heating device, the second air supply pipe extending laterally from the heating device and connecting to an air supply port located at the upper part of the care machine, and the second exhaust pipe extending laterally from the heating device and connecting to an exhaust port located at the lower part of the care machine.

[0651] Example 8. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 7, the air inlet opens downward toward the interior space of the second housing.

[0652] Example 9. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 7, the care machine further includes a hanger on which garments contained in the interior space of the second housing are hung, the hanger being located on a lower side below the air supply port.

[0653] Example 10. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 7, the care machine further includes: a first plate disposed on a lower side below the second exhaust duct, having a dust passage hole opening in the vertical direction; and a second plate disposed on the lower side of the first plate.

[0654] Example 11. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 3, the dryer further includes a motor that rotates the drum, disposed inside the first housing, and the motor is disposed within the heating device.

[0655] Example 12. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 3, a dehumidification duct is further included, which discharges air heated in the heating device to the outside of the garment processing apparatus, and is disposed between the roller and the third housing.

[0656] Example 13. The garment processing apparatus described in Example 3 includes: a steam generator disposed within the heating device; a first steam supply pipe connecting the steam generator and the drum; a second steam supply pipe connecting the steam generator and the care machine; and a third steam supply pipe connecting the steam generator and the outer drum.

[0657] Example 14. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 3, the dryer includes a protrusion that protrudes downward from the first housing, and the washing machine has a groove that opens vertically on the top surface of the third housing for the protrusion to be inserted.

[0658] Example 15. The garment handling apparatus of Example 1 further includes a washing machine, the washing machine including a third housing disposed on the upper side of the first housing, an outer tub disposed inside the third housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub.

[0659] Example 16. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 15, the first air supply pipe extends upward from the heating device and connects to the roller, and the second air supply pipe extends laterally from the heating device and connects to the air supply port located at the lower part of the care machine.

[0660] Example 17. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 15, a second exhaust pipe is further included, the second exhaust pipe connecting the heating device and the care machine, the care machine further including: an air supply port connected to the second air supply pipe and opening upwardly toward the interior space of the second housing; and an exhaust port connected to the second exhaust pipe and opening toward the interior space of the second housing at a position spaced apart from the air supply port.

[0661] Example 18. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 15, a third air supply pipe is further included, the third air supply pipe being connected to the outer tub and the heating device.

[0662] Example 19. 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 to one side of the first housing and the second housing and forming a space for accommodating garments therein; a piping system including a first air supply pipe connected to the first drum, a second air supply pipe connected to the garment care machine, and a third air supply pipe connected to the outer tub; and a heating device having a heat exchange passage connected to the first air supply pipe, the second air supply pipe, and the third air supply pipe, disposed between the first drum and the second drum.

[0663] Example 20. 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 garment care machine including a third housing disposed to one side of the first housing and the second housing and forming a space for accommodating garments therein; a heating device disposed below the first drum for heating air to be supplied to the first drum; and an air supply pipe supplying the air heated in the heating device to the interior space of the third housing, connecting an air supply port located at the lower part of the garment care machine and the heating device.

[0664] Example 21. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a combined frame having a first inlet and a second inlet spaced apart vertically, and a horizontal partition wall disposed in the middle; a first door for opening and closing the first inlet; a second door for opening and closing the second inlet; a garment care machine including a side frame disposed on one side of the combined frame and having an opening and an internal space for receiving garments, and a third door for opening and closing the opening, wherein a drying chamber for a first drum rotatably disposed is formed between the upper panel of the combined frame and the horizontal partition wall, and a washing chamber for an outer drum and a second drum rotatably disposed within the outer drum is formed between the lower panel of the combined frame and the horizontal partition wall; a piping system including a first air supply pipe for supplying air to the interior of the first drum, a second air supply pipe for supplying air to the interior of the side frame, and a heat exchange channel connecting the first air supply pipe and the second air supply pipe; and a heating device for heating the air passing through the heat exchange channel.

[0665] Example 22. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 21, the heating device is disposed inside the drying chamber or the side frame.

[0666] Example 23. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 22, the heating device is disposed between the horizontal partition wall and the first roller.

[0667] Example 24. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a single frame having a vertical partition wall disposed therein and a horizontal partition wall disposed between the vertical partition wall and a side panel, wherein a washing chamber and a drying chamber are formed between the side panel and the vertical partition wall in a vertically divided manner, with reference to the horizontal partition wall; a garment care chamber is formed between the vertical partition wall and another side panel; a first door, a second door, and a third door, wherein a first drum for receiving laundry is rotatably disposed in the drying chamber, an outer tub and a second drum for receiving laundry are disposed in the washing chamber, and the second drum is rotatably disposed in the drying chamber. The outer tub has a first inlet for feeding laundry into the first drum, a second inlet for feeding laundry into the second drum, and an opening for introducing clothing into the care room, all formed within the single frame. A first door, a second door, and a third door are connected to the single frame and respectively open and close the first inlet, the second inlet, and the opening. A piping system includes a first air supply pipe for supplying air to the first drum, a second air supply pipe for supplying air to the care room, and a heat exchange channel connecting the first air supply pipe and the second air supply pipe. A heating device heats the air passing through the heat exchange channel.

[0668] Example 25. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 24, the heating device is disposed in the drying chamber or the care chamber.

[0669] Example 26. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 24, the drying chamber is disposed above the washing chamber, and the heating device is disposed between the horizontal partition wall and the first drum.

[0670] Example 27. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a first garment processor including a housing having a laundry inlet, a door for opening and closing the laundry inlet, and a drum rotatably disposed inside the housing and for receiving laundry; a second garment processor having a housing having a laundry inlet, a door for opening and closing the laundry inlet, and a space for receiving laundry formed inside the housing; a piping system including a first air supply pipe for supplying air to the interior of the drum of the first garment processor, a second air supply pipe for supplying air to the interior space of the second garment processor, and a heat exchange channel having an inlet end for air inflow and an outlet end for air outflow, wherein the first air supply pipe and the second air supply pipe are connected to the outlet end; and a heating device for heating the air passing through the heat exchange channel.

[0671] Example 28. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 27, the heating device is disposed inside the housing of the first garment processor.

[0672] Example 29. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 28, the heating device is disposed on the underside of the drum.

[0673] Example 30. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 27, the piping system includes: a first inflow port formed at the inflow end of the heat exchange channel for allowing air to flow into the heat exchange channel; and a second inflow port formed at the inflow end of the heat exchange channel for allowing air to flow into the heat exchange channel, spaced apart from the first inflow port.

[0674] Example 31. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 30, the piping system includes: a first exhaust pipe connected to the first inflow port to exhaust air from inside the drum; and a second exhaust pipe connected to the second inflow port to exhaust air from the internal space of the second garment processor.

[0675] Example 32. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 31, the apparatus includes: a first on / off valve disposed in the first exhaust pipe for opening and closing the first exhaust pipe; and a second on / off valve disposed in the second exhaust pipe for opening and closing the second exhaust pipe.

[0676] Example 33. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 27, a switching device is further included, which selectively opens the first air supply pipe and the second air supply pipe.

[0677] Example 34. In the clothing handling apparatus described in Example 27, the heating device is a heat pump device comprising a compressor, an evaporator, and a condenser connected via a refrigerant flow path.

[0678] Example 35. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 34, the evaporator and the condenser are disposed inside the heat exchange channel.

[0679] Example 36. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 27, the heating device includes a heater that heats air passing through the heat exchange channel, the heater being disposed within the heat exchange channel.

[0680] Example 37. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 36, a cooler is further disposed within the heat exchange channel, the cooler being disposed upstream of the heater.

[0681] Example 38. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 37, a fan is also included, which is disposed within the heat exchange channel.

[0682] Example 39. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing having a first inlet, a first door for opening and closing the first inlet, and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first housing and containing laundry; a washing machine including a second housing disposed vertically in the first housing and having a second inlet, a second door for opening and closing the second inlet, an outer tub disposed inside the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub and containing laundry; a garment care machine including a third housing disposed on one side of the washing machine and the dryer and having an opening, and a third door for opening and closing the opening, and having a space for containing garments inside; a piping system including a first air supply pipe for supplying air to the interior of the first drum, a second air supply pipe for supplying air to the interior space of the garment care machine, and a heat exchange channel connecting the first air supply pipe and the second air supply pipe; and a heating device for heating the air passing through the heat exchange channel.

[0683] Example 40. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 39, the heating device is disposed in one of the dryer and the care machine.

[0684] Example 41. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 39, the heating device is disposed inside the first housing.

[0685] Example 42. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 39, the first housing is disposed above the second housing, and the heating device is disposed between the first roller and the second housing.

[0686] Example 43. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 22, the heating device is disposed on the upper side of the upper panel of the second housing.

[0687] Example 44. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 22, the first housing includes a space, i.e., a machine chamber, formed on the lower side of the first roller, and the heating device is disposed in the machine chamber.

[0688] Example 45. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 44, a drive motor for rotating the first roller is further included, the drive motor being disposed in the machine chamber.

[0689] Example 46. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 39, the heating device is a heat pump device comprising a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator connected via a refrigerant flow path.

[0690] Example 47. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 46, the evaporator and the condenser are disposed inside the heat exchange passage, so that air passing through the heat exchange passage exchanges heat with the refrigerant.

[0691] Example 48. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 46, the heating device includes: a base plate on which the condenser and the evaporator are disposed; two side walls connected to the base plate and erected on both sides of the condenser and the evaporator; and a cover disposed on the upper side of the condenser and the evaporator, wherein the heat exchange channel is a space surrounded by the base plate, the two side walls and the cover.

[0692] Example 49. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 46, the heating device includes: a base plate on which the condenser and the evaporator are disposed; a first support plate protruding downward from the base plate; and a second support plate protruding downward from the base plate and facing the first support plate, wherein a space is formed between the first support plate and the second support plate for disposing a portion of the piping system.

[0693] Example 50. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 49, the first support plate and the second support plate are disposed on the upper side of the second housing.

[0694] Example 51. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 49, the first support plate and the second support plate include a protrusion projecting downward toward the second housing, the second housing including: a second upper panel disposed below the first support plate and the second support plate; and a groove formed in the second upper panel for insertion of the protrusion.

[0695] Example 52. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 39, the heat exchange channel includes: an inflow end for air from inside the first roller and air from inside the care machine; and an outlet end through which air from the heat exchange channel is supplied to the first air supply pipe or the second air supply pipe, the pipe system including: a first inflow port formed at the inflow end for air from inside the first roller; a second inflow port formed at the inflow end for air from inside the care machine; a first outlet port formed at the outlet end and connected to the first air supply pipe; and a second outlet port formed at the outlet end and connected to the second air supply pipe.

[0696] Example 53. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 52, the piping system includes: a first exhaust pipe connecting the first roller and the first inflow port; and a second exhaust pipe connecting the interior space of the care machine and the second inflow port.

[0697] Example 54. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 53, the care machine includes: an air supply port connected to the second air supply pipe; and an exhaust port connected to the second exhaust pipe, the air supply port being formed at the lower part of the care machine and the exhaust port being formed at the upper part of the care machine.

[0698] Example 55. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 54, the air supply port is located at a height below the height at which the heating device is configured, and the exhaust port is located at a height above the height at which the heating device is configured.

[0699] Example 56. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 39, a fan disposed within the piping system is also included.

[0700] Example 57. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 56, the fan is disposed inside the heat exchange channel.

[0701] Example 58. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 56, the piping system further includes an air supply duct, the air supply duct being disposed on the discharge side of the heat exchange channel and having the fan disposed therein; the air supply duct includes: a first discharge port connected to the first air supply duct; and a second discharge port connected to the second air supply duct.

[0702] Example 59. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 58, the cross-section of the air supply duct has a square shape including upper, lower, left, and right side walls, and the first discharge port and the second discharge port may be formed on different side walls of the upper, lower, left, and right side walls of the air supply duct.

[0703] Example 60. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 58, a switching device is further included, which is disposed in the air supply duct to adjust the flow direction of the air blown from the fan.

[0704] Example 61. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 60, the switching device includes: a rotating body rotatably disposed inside the air supply duct, having an air supply channel selectively communicating with the first discharge port or the second discharge port; and a drive motor for rotating the rotating body.

[0705] Example 62. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 61, the rotating body includes: a rotating plate connected to the drive motor; and a vortex member connected to the rotating plate, forming the air delivery channel.

[0706] Example 63. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 39, the piping system includes: a third air supply pipe connected to the heat exchange channel to supply air to the outer tub; a third exhaust pipe for air from the outer tub to flow into the heat exchange channel; a third discharge port connected to the heat exchange channel and the third air supply pipe; and a third inflow port connected to the heat exchange channel and the third exhaust pipe.

[0707] Example 64. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 53, the piping system further includes a second exhaust pipe connecting the interior space of the care machine and the heat exchange channel, and the third inflow port is formed in the second exhaust pipe.

[0708] Example 65. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 39, the piping system further includes: an external air inlet port for external air to flow in and connected to the heat exchange channel; and a dehumidification pipe for discharging the air that has been heat-exchanged in the heat exchange channel to the outside of the garment handling apparatus.

[0709] Example 66. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 65, the piping system further includes a second exhaust pipe connecting the interior space of the care machine and the heat exchange channel, wherein the external air inlet port is formed in the second exhaust pipe.

[0710] Example 67. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 65, the piping system further includes a fourth discharge port connecting the heat exchange channel and the dehumidification pipe, the dehumidification pipe being disposed below the heating device and extending forward from the fourth discharge port to form a discharge port for discharging the heat-exchanged air to the outside.

[0711] Example 68. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 39, the piping system further includes a second exhaust pipe connecting the interior space of the care machine and the heat exchange passage, the second exhaust pipe being disposed in a space formed on the lower side of the heat exchange passage, which includes a pipe section extending in the front-rear direction in the space.

[0712] Example 69. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 39, the heat exchange channel includes an outlet end through which air is supplied to the first air supply pipe or the second air supply pipe. The pipe system includes: a first outlet port connected to the first air supply pipe and formed on the upper side of the outlet end; and a second outlet port connected to the second air supply pipe and formed on one side of the outlet end.

[0713] Example 70. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 39, the heat exchange channel includes an inflow end for air from inside the first roller or air from inside the care machine, and the piping system includes: a first inflow port formed on the upper side of the inflow end; and a second inflow port formed on the lower side of the inflow end.

[0714] Example 71. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a drum for receiving laundry; a washing machine disposed horizontally on one side of the dryer; a garment care machine disposed above the dryer and the washing machine, forming an internal space for receiving laundry; a piping system including a first air supply pipe for supplying air to the drum, a second air supply pipe for supplying air to the internal space of the garment care machine, and a heat exchange passage having an inlet end for air inflow and an outlet end for air outflow, the first air supply pipe and the second air supply pipe being connected to the outlet end; and a heating device for heating the air passing through the heat exchange passage.

[0715] Example 72. A garment processing apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a housing and a drum rotatably disposed within the housing; a garment care unit disposed on one side of the dryer and having an internal space for accommodating garments; a heating device disposed below the drum for heating air to be supplied to the drum; and an air supply conduit connecting the heating device and the garment care unit for supplying the air heated in the heating device to the internal space of the garment care unit.

[0716] Example 73. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 72, the heating device is disposed inside the housing, and the air supply pipe extends to one side from the heating device and connects to the care machine.

[0717] Example 74. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 72, the care machine includes an air inlet located in the lower part of the internal space, and an air supply pipe communicating with the air inlet and connected to the lower part of the care machine.

[0718] Example 75. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 74, the care machine includes an inner panel disposed on the lower side of the interior space, on which the air supply port is formed. The inner panel includes: a first inner panel disposed horizontally on the lower side of the interior space; and a second inner panel formed to bend upward from the first inner panel, wherein the air supply port is formed on the second inner panel.

[0719] Example 76. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 75, the care machine includes a third housing forming the internal space, and the air supply conduit includes: a first hot air conduit connected to the heating device and disposed at the rear of the third housing; and a second hot air conduit connecting the first hot air conduit and the inner panel and disposed inside the third housing.

[0720] Example 77. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 72, a fan is further included to pressurize the air heated in the heating device. The fan is disposed on one side of the care machine and below the roller.

[0721] Example 78. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 77, the housing includes: a first side panel disposed adjacent to the care machine; and a second side panel disposed further away from the care machine than the first side panel, wherein the fan is disposed inside the housing and closer to the first side panel than the second side panel.

[0722] Example 79. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 72, the air supply conduit includes: a first air supply conduit connecting the heating device and the roller, extending upward from the heating device; and a second air supply conduit connecting the heating device and the care machine, extending laterally from the heating device.

[0723] Example 80. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 79, the apparatus further includes: an air supply duct connected to the first air supply duct and the second air supply duct, and housing a fan therein; and a switching device disposed in the air supply duct to adjust the flow direction of the air blown from the fan, the air supply duct being disposed below the roller at a height corresponding to the lower part of the care machine.

[0724] Example 81. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 72, the apparatus further includes: a first exhaust pipe connecting the roller and the heating device; and a second exhaust pipe connecting the interior space of the garment processing machine and the heating device, the second exhaust pipe being disposed at the lower part of the garment processing machine.

[0725] Example 82. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 81, it further includes: an inner panel disposed on the lower side of the interior space; and an exhaust port formed in the inner panel and connected to a second exhaust pipe, the second exhaust pipe extending laterally toward the heating device on the lower side of the inner panel.

[0726] Example 83. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed within the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing, an outer tub disposed within the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed within the outer tub, the washing machine being disposed above the dryer; a garment care machine including a third housing disposed on one side of the washing machine and the dryer and having an internal space for accommodating garments; and a heating device for heating air to be supplied to the internal space of the garment care machine, the heating device being disposed below the first drum.

[0727] Example 84. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 83, the care machine includes an air inlet located in the lower part of the internal space, and an air supply pipe communicating with the air inlet and connected to the lower part of the care machine.

[0728] Example 85. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 84, the care machine includes an inner panel disposed on the lower side of the interior space, extending upwardly in a bent manner, and forming the air supply port.

[0729] Example 86. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 83, the apparatus further includes: a first air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the first roller, extending upward from the heating device; a second air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the care machine, extending laterally from the heating device; and a third air supply pipe branching from the second air supply pipe and connected to the outer drum.

[0730] Example 87. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 86, the third air supply pipe branches off from the second air supply pipe outside the first housing.

[0731] Example 88. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 83, the apparatus further includes: a first exhaust pipe connected to the first roller and the heating device; a second exhaust pipe connected to the internal space of the care machine and the heating device; and a third exhaust pipe connected to the outer drum and the heating device, wherein the second exhaust pipe is connected to the third exhaust pipe.

[0732] Example 89. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 88, the heating device includes: a heat exchange unit for heating air flowing in through the first exhaust pipe, the second exhaust passage, and the third exhaust passage; and a substrate on which the heat exchange unit is disposed, a space is formed between the substrate and the first housing, and a portion of the third exhaust pipe is disposed inside the space.

[0733] Example 90. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 89, it further includes: an external air inlet port communicating with the outside of the garment handling apparatus and disposed within the partitioned space; and a dehumidification duct receiving air heated by the heat exchange unit and extending forward within the partitioned space.

[0734] Example 91. A garment handling apparatus, comprising: a dryer including a first housing and a first drum rotatably disposed within the first housing; a washing machine including a second housing, an outer tub disposed within the second housing, and a second drum rotatably disposed within the outer tub, the washing machine being disposed above the dryer; a garment care machine including a third housing disposed on one side of the washing machine and the dryer and having an internal space for accommodating garments; a heating device disposed below the first drum for heating air to be supplied to the first drum; and an air supply pipe connecting the heating device and the third housing for supplying the air heated in the heating device to the internal space of the third housing.

[0735] Example 92. 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, positioned above 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 that opens toward the interior space of the housing and is located above the hanger.

[0736] Example 93. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 92, 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.

[0737] Example 94. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 93, 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.

[0738] Example 95. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 92, the air supply conduit extends upward from the air supply port.

[0739] Example 96. In the clothing handling apparatus of Example 92, 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.

[0740] Example 97. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 96, a filter disposed at the exhaust port is also included.

[0741] Example 98. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 96, the apparatus 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.

[0742] Example 99. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 98, the first plate is located on a lower side below the exhaust port.

[0743] Example 100. In the clothing handling apparatus of Example 92, an exhaust pipe is further included connecting the heating device and the housing, the exhaust pipe being connected to an exhaust port that opens toward the interior space of the housing and is located at the top of the housing.

[0744] Example 101. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 100, the exhaust port is located on the lower side below the garment hanger.

[0745] Example 102. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 100, the exhaust port is located on a lower side than the air supply port.

[0746] Example 103. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 100, the exhaust port is further away from the heating device than the air supply port.

[0747] Example 104. 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.

[0748] Example 105. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 104, 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 connected to the upper part of the housing.

[0749] Example 106. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 104, an exhaust pipe is further included, the exhaust pipe extending from the heating device and connected to the lower part of the housing, the heating device being disposed at a position corresponding to the middle height of the housing, the exhaust pipe including: a first exhaust portion extending rearward from the lower part of the housing; and a second exhaust portion extending upward from the first exhaust portion and bending laterally to connect to the heating device.

[0750] Example 107. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 104, 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.

[0751] Example 108. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 104, 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.

[0752] Example 109. The garment handling apparatus of Example 104 further includes: a dryer disposed on one side of the housing and having a first drum rotatably disposed inside; and a washing machine disposed on one side of the housing and having a second drum rotatably disposed inside, the dryer, the washing machine, and the heating device being arranged vertically on one side of the housing.

[0753] Example 110. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 104, the gas supply pipe extends to one side from the heating device and connects to the housing at the rear of the housing.

[0754] Example 111. 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.

[0755] Example 112. 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, disposed on one side of the housing; and an air supply pipe extending laterally from the heating device and connected to an air supply port located at the lower part of the housing.

[0756] Example 113. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 112, the heating device is positioned at a height corresponding to the middle of the housing, and the air supply pipe bends downward from the heating device and extends downward.

[0757] Example 114. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 113, the housing includes a rear panel spaced apart from the rear of the door, forming an internal space between the rear panel and the door. The air supply duct includes: a first hot air duct, including a first air supply section extending laterally from the heating device, a second air supply section extending downwardly from the first air supply section, and a third air supply section extending from the second air supply section toward the rear panel; and a second hot air duct, disposed closer to the front than the rear panel, connecting the first hot air duct and the air supply port.

[0758] Example 115. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 113, an exhaust pipe is further included, which bends upward from the heating device and extends to connect with an exhaust port located at the upper part of the housing.

[0759] Example 116. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 115, the exhaust pipe includes: a first exhaust section extending from the exhaust port toward the rear of the housing; a second exhaust section extending downward from the first exhaust section; and a third exhaust section extending laterally from the second exhaust section and connected to the heating device.

[0760] Example 117. The garment handling apparatus of Example 113 further includes: a dryer including a first drum disposed on one side of the housing and rotatably disposed inside the dryer; and a washing machine including a second drum disposed on the lower side of the dryer and rotatably disposed inside the washing machine, the heating device being disposed between the first drum and the second drum.

[0761] Example 118. In the garment processing apparatus described in Example 112, the heating device is positioned corresponding to the lower part of the housing, and the air supply pipe extends laterally from the heating device.

[0762] Example 119. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 118, an exhaust pipe is further included, which is connected to an exhaust port located at the lower part of the housing and extends laterally toward the heating device.

[0763] Example 120. The garment handling apparatus of Example 118 further includes: a dryer including a first drum disposed on one side of the housing and rotatably disposed inside the dryer; and a washing machine including a second drum disposed on the upper side of the dryer and rotatably disposed inside the washing machine, the heating device being disposed below the first drum and the second drum.

[0764] Example 121. In the garment processing apparatus of Example 120, the heating device includes a heat exchange channel that heats air to be supplied to the first roller and the interior of the housing, and the air supply conduit includes: a first air supply conduit connecting the heat exchange channel and the first roller; and a second air supply conduit connecting the heat exchange channel and the housing.

[0765] Example 122. A clothing handling apparatus, comprising: a housing having an opening at the front and an interior space for receiving clothing; 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 that opens toward the interior space of the housing and is located at the lower part of the housing.

[0766] Example 123. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 122, the housing includes a rear panel spaced apart from the rear of the door, forming an internal space between the rear panel and the door. The air supply conduit includes: a first hot air conduit disposed closer to the rear than the rear panel and connected to the heating device; and a second hot air conduit disposed closer to the front than the rear panel and connected to the first hot air conduit and the air supply port.

[0767] Example 124. In the garment handling apparatus described in Example 122, an inner panel is further included, the inner panel being disposed on the lower side of the interior space of the housing, and the air supply port forming an opening on the upper side of the inner panel.

[0768] Example 125. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 124, the housing includes a rear panel spaced apart from the rear of the door, forming an internal space between the rear panel and the door, the inner panel including: a first inner panel extending horizontally toward the rear panel from the lower side of the internal space of the housing; and a second inner panel extending obliquely upward from the first inner panel toward the rear panel, the air inlet being formed on the second inner panel.

[0769] Example 126. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 122, an exhaust pipe is further included, the exhaust pipe being connected to an exhaust port that opens toward the interior space of the housing and is located at the top of the housing.

[0770] Example 127. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 126, a hanger is further included, on which garments contained in the housing are hung, the hanger being disposed in the upper part of the interior space of the housing, and the vent being located on the lower side below the hanger.

[0771] Example 128. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 126, the housing includes a rear panel that is spaced apart from the rear of the door, forming an internal space between the rear panel and the door, the exhaust port forming an opening in the rear panel, and the exhaust pipe bending downwards from the rear of the rear panel.

[0772] Example 129. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 122, an exhaust pipe is further included, the exhaust pipe being connected to an exhaust port that opens toward the interior space of the housing and is located at the lower part of the housing.

[0773] Example 130. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 129, an inner panel is further included, the inner panel being disposed on the lower side of the interior space of the housing, and the vent forming an opening on the upper side of the inner panel.

[0774] Example 131. In the garment handling apparatus of Example 130, the housing includes a rear panel spaced apart from the rear of the door, forming an internal space between the rear panel and the door. The inner panel includes: a first inner panel extending horizontally toward the rear panel from below the internal space of the housing; and a second inner panel extending obliquely upward toward the rear panel from the first inner panel. The exhaust port forms an opening on the upward side of the first inner panel, and the air supply port forms an opening obliquely upward on the upward side of the second inner panel.

Claims

1.A laundry treating apparatus, wherein, Comprise: a dryer including a first cabinet and a first drum rotatably disposed inside the first cabinet; a washing machine including a second cabinet disposed at a lower side of 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 at a side of the first cabinet and internally formed with a space to accommodate laundry; a first air supply duct to supply air to an inside of the first drum; a second air supply duct to supply air to an internal space of the third cabinet; a third air supply duct to supply air to an inside of the second drum; and a heating device to heat air flowing into the first air supply duct and the second air supply duct, located at a lower side of the first drum; the dryer, the care machine, and the washing machine are disposed adjacent to each other; the washing machine and the dryer are vertically disposed adjacent to each other; the care machine is disposed adjacent to each other at a side of the washing machine and the dryer; the heating device is disposed between the first drum and the second cabinet; the first air supply duct extends upward from the heating device to be connected with the first drum; the second air supply duct extends sideward from the heating device to be connected with the care machine; the third air supply duct extends downward from the heating device to be connected with the outer tub. 2.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the heating device comprises: a heat exchange unit to heat air; and a heat exchange passage in which the heat exchange unit is disposed, the first air supply duct and the second air supply duct are connected to the heat exchange passage. Further comprise: 3.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, a first air exhaust duct to supply air of an inside of the first drum to the heating device, extending downward from the first drum to be connected with the heating device; a second air exhaust duct to supply air of the internal space of the third cabinet to the heating device, extending sideward from the care machine to be connected with the heating device; and a third air exhaust duct to supply air of an inside of the second drum to the heating device, extending upward from the outer tub to be connected with the heating device. 4.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein further comprising a second air exhaust duct connecting the care machine and the heating device, the second air supply duct extends sideward from the heating device to be connected with an air supply port located at a lower portion of the care machine, the second air exhaust duct extends sideward from the heating device to be connected with an air exhaust port located at an upper portion of the care machine. 5.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein further comprising a second air exhaust duct connecting the care machine and the heating device, the second air supply duct extends sideward from the heating device to be connected with an air supply port located at an upper portion of the care machine, the second air exhaust duct extends sideward from the heating device to be connected with an air exhaust port located at a lower portion of the care machine. 6.The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 5, wherein the air supply port is opened in a manner inclined downward toward the internal space of the third cabinet. ​ ​ 7.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 5, wherein the care machine further includes a hanger on which laundry accommodated in the inner space of the third cabinet is hung, the hanger being located at a lower side than the air supply port. 8.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 5, wherein the care machine further includes: a first plate configured at a lower side than the second exhaust duct, the first plate being formed with dust passing holes opened in an up-and-down direction; and a second plate configured at a lower side of the first plate. 9.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the dryer further includes a motor for rotating the first drum, the motor being disposed in the inner portion of the first cabinet, the motor being disposed in the heating device. 10.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein a dehumidifying duct through which air heated by the heating device is discharged to the outside of the laundry treating apparatus is further included, the dehumidifying duct being disposed between the first drum and the second cabinet. 11.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein, including: a steam generating device disposed in the heating device; a first steam supply duct connecting the steam generating device and the first drum; a second steam supply duct connecting the steam generating device and the care machine; and a third steam supply duct connecting the steam generating device and the outer tub. 12.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the dryer includes a protrusion protruding from the first cabinet to a lower side, the washing machine is formed with a recess opened in an up-and-down direction on a top surface of the second cabinet, the recess receiving the protrusion. 13.A laundry treating apparatus, wherein, including: a dryer including a first cabinet and a first drum rotatably disposed in an inner portion of the first cabinet; a washing machine including a second cabinet disposed at an upper side of the first cabinet, an outer tub disposed in an inner portion of the second cabinet, and a second drum rotatably disposed in an inner portion of the outer tub; a care machine including a third cabinet disposed at a side of the first cabinet and having an inner portion in which laundry is accommodated; a first air supply duct supplying air to an inner portion of the first drum; a second air supply duct supplying air to an inner space of the third cabinet; and a third air supply duct supplying air to an inner portion of the second drum; a heating device heating air flowing into the first air supply duct and the second air supply duct, the heating device being located at a lower side of the first drum; the dryer, the care machine, and the washing machine are disposed adjacent to each other; the washing machine and the dryer are vertically disposed adjacent to each other; the care machine is disposed adjacent to each other at a side of the washing machine and the dryer; the first air supply duct extends upward from the heating device and is connected to the first drum; the second air supply duct extends from the heating device to a side and is connected to an air supply port located at a lower portion of the care machine; the third air supply duct branches from the second air supply duct. 14.The laundry treating apparatus of claim 13, wherein a second exhaust duct connecting the heating device and the care machine is further included, the care machine further includes: The air supply port is connected with the second air supply pipeline and opens upwardly to the inside space of the third box body. The air exhaust port is connected with the second air exhaust pipeline and opens to the inside space of the third box body at a position spaced from the air supply port.

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