Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus of the present invention includes a cabinet having a top panel and side panels extending downwardly from edges of the top panel, a tub configured inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably configured inside the tub, a drive part configured at a lower side of the tub and fixed to a bottom of the tub, having a drive shaft penetrating the bottom of the tub and fixed to the drum, and a front frame combined with a front portion of the cabinet. The front frame includes an upper frame extending in a left-right direction, a pair of support frames extending downwardly from left and right end portions of the upper frame, and a lower frame extending in a length direction of the upper frame and combined with the support frames at positions spaced upwardly from lower end portions of the support frames.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a laundry treating apparatus. BACKGROUND

[0002] In general, a laundry treating apparatus is a concept including an apparatus that washes laundry (a laundry to be washed, a laundry to be dried), an apparatus that dries laundry, and an apparatus that can simultaneously perform washing and drying of laundry.

[0003] Such a laundry treating apparatus performs washing and / or drying by rotating a drum disposed inside an outer tub. As the drum rotates, the outer tub can vibrate, and the vibration of the outer tub can be transmitted to a cabinet.

[0004] On the other hand, in recent years, there is a tendency that the capacity of the outer tub and the drum of a laundry treating apparatus is large-sized for washing and / or drying a large amount of laundry at a time.

[0005] In a case where a general laundry treating apparatus is used to treat a small amount of laundry, waste of water and power consumption can occur.

[0006] Accordingly, a laundry treating apparatus having a smaller size and capacity than a general laundry treating apparatus has been developed.

[0007] Such a relatively small-sized laundry treating apparatus can also be disposed on an upper side or a lower side of a general laundry treating apparatus by designing a width to be the same as or similar to that of a general laundry treating apparatus and designing a height to be smaller than that of a general laundry treating apparatus.

[0008] For a relatively small-sized laundry treating apparatus, in order to facilitate use, the height of the cabinet is limited, and the width having a similar size to that of a general laundry treating apparatus is limited.

[0009] Due to such a limitation in the size of the cabinet, in a case where the capacity of the outer tub and the drum is excessively small, the utility of the small-sized laundry treating apparatus can be reduced. SUMMARY

[0010] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0011] An object of the present application is to solve the above-mentioned problems and other problems.

[0012] Another object can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus capable of reducing vibration of an outer tub and a cabinet caused by rotation of a drum.

[0013] Still another object can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus capable of reducing vibration of a cabinet in a left-right direction.

[0014] Still another object can be to provide a laundry treating apparatus having a cabinet with high strength.

[0015] Another object may be to provide a clothes treating device having a housing that does not deform even under external forces in the left and right directions.

[0016] Yet another object may be to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of increasing the volume of an outer tub.

[0017] Yet another object may be to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of increasing the volume of an outer tub located inside a cabinet and / or a drawer provided with a width greater than a height.

[0018] Another object may be to provide a clothes treating apparatus in which an opening portion capable of leading out a drawer can be formed by a plurality of frames.

[0019] Another object may be to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of expanding the width or height of an opening by providing a plurality of frames forming the opening.

[0020] Another object may be to provide a clothes treating device capable of expanding the range of the opening portion beyond the molding range of a single material.

[0021] Another object may be to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of omitting additional fastening members by combining a plurality of frames forming the opening portion by means of accommodation or insertion.

[0022] Still another object may be to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of increasing a washing volume of a clothes receiving portion accommodated in a drawer-type clothes treating apparatus by increasing the volume of the drawer.

[0023] Still another object may be to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of reducing vibration and noise of a front frame forming the opening.

[0024] Technical solutions to the problem

[0025] In one aspect of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose, the clothes processing device of the present invention includes a box body, an outer tub arranged inside the box body, and a front frame (hereinafter also referred to as "lead-out frame") combined with the box body.

[0026] The box body may have a top panel and side panels. The side panels may extend downward from the edge of the top panel.

[0027] The front frame may include an upper frame (hereinafter, also referred to as a "main frame"), a pair of support frames extending from the upper frame, and a lower frame (hereinafter, also referred to as an "extension frame") coupled to the support frames.

[0028] The upper frame may extend in the left-right direction.

[0029] The support frame can extend downward from the upper side frame. A pair of the support frames can extend downward from left and right ends of the upper side frame. The pair of the support frames can include a left side frame extending downward from a left end of the upper side frame and a right side frame extending downward from a right end of the upper side frame.

[0030] The lower side frame can extend in a length direction of the upper side frame. The lower side frame can include a portion spaced upward from a lower end of the support frame. The lower side frame can be coupled to the support frame at a position spaced upward from the lower end of the support frame.

[0031] The front frame can further include an extension frame (hereinafter, also referred to as an "extension panel") extending from a lower end of the support frame toward a left-right direction center of the front frame.

[0032] A spaced space can be formed between the lower side frame and the extension frame.

[0033] The laundry treating apparatus can further include an extension rib (hereinafter, also referred to as a "curved rib") extending upward from a front-rear direction edge of the extension frame.

[0034] The lower side frame can be coupled to the extension rib.

[0035] The laundry treating apparatus can further include a seating groove recessed downward from the extension rib and a support protrusion protruding from the lower side frame and inserted into the seating groove.

[0036] The laundry treating apparatus can further include an insertion hole formed in the support frame and spaced upward from a lower end of the support frame, and an insertion protrusion protruding from the lower side frame and inserted into the insertion hole.

[0037] The laundry treating apparatus can further include a receiving groove recessed from an outer side surface of the support frame and disposed below the insertion hole.

[0038] The insertion protrusion can extend downward and be disposed in the receiving groove.

[0039] The laundry treating apparatus can further include a reinforcing rib extending in a length direction of the lower side frame.

[0040] The lower side frame can include an inclined portion inclined downward toward a left-right direction center of the front frame.

[0041] The lower side frame can further include an extension portion extending in a length direction of the lower side frame from the inclined portion.

[0042] The laundry treating apparatus can further include a pair of support legs positioned at a lower side of the cabinet.

[0043] The extension portion can be positioned between the pair of support legs in a left-right direction.

[0044] The laundry treating apparatus can include a drum configured inside the outer tub. The drum can be rotatably configured inside the outer tub.

[0045] The laundry treating apparatus can include a driving part that rotates the drum.

[0046] The driving part can be configured at a lower side of the outer tub. The driving part can be fixed to a bottom of the outer tub. The driving part can have a driving shaft.

[0047] The driving shaft can penetrate the bottom of the outer tub. The driving shaft can be fixed to the drum.

[0048] The laundry treating apparatus can further include a drawer configured inside the cabinet.

[0049] The drawer can be provided to be drawn through an opening portion defined by the front frame. The drawer can accommodate the outer tub. The drawer can accommodate the driving part.

[0050] The laundry treating apparatus can further include an escape groove recessed downward from the lower side frame and configured in a left-right direction at a position corresponding to the driving shaft.

[0051] The laundry treating apparatus of the present application can provide a drawing frame forming a front of a cabinet or an opening portion by combining a plurality of frames.

[0052] Accordingly, the frame structure can be applied by mixing a material that is easily deformed and a material that is strong in rigidity with each other, and thus an area of the opening portion can be selectively expanded.

[0053] In addition, in a case where the frame structure is integrally provided, a degree of plastic deformation determines a limit thereof. Accordingly, the laundry treating apparatus of the present application can manufacture the frame using one material, or can combine the frame with each other after separately manufacturing the lower side frame and the frame other than the same, and thus can maximize a plastic deformation amount.

[0054] In addition, the laundry treating apparatus of the present application can provide a drawing frame by combining a plurality of frames with each other, and thus can secure an internal space that cannot be manufactured when integrally formed. Even if an external force is applied to the frame due to drawing of the drawer and drawing or vibration of the outer tub, the space can guide the external force to secure durability of the drawing frame.

[0055] In addition, the laundry treating apparatus of the present application can be fixed and assembled by interference fit and accommodation of the lead-out frames to each other without an additional fastening member.

[0056] In addition, the laundry treating apparatus of the present application can make the lower face of the cabinet also be combined by the frames, thereby removing the existing lower face panel to further secure the heat dissipation performance of the driving part.

[0057] Specifically, to solve the above-described problems, the laundry treating apparatus of the present application can include a cabinet having an opening part in front; a drawer accommodated in the cabinet and disposed to be lead out through the opening part; and a laundry accommodating part disposed in the inside of the drawer and accommodating laundry.

[0058] The cabinet can include a main body forming a space to accommodate the drawer; a fixed frame covering the rear of the main body; and a lead-out frame combined with the front of the main body and forming the opening part.

[0059] The lead-out frame can include a support frame combined with both sides of the main body; a main frame disposed to connect both side upper ends of the support frame; and an extension frame combined with both side lower parts of the support frame.

[0060] The lead-out frame can include seating parts respectively disposed to extend from both side lower parts of the support frame to be able to seat both ends of the extension frame.

[0061] The lead-out frame can further include seating parts extending from both side lower parts of the support frame and combined with the extension frame, and the extension frame can be combined with the seating parts such that at least a part thereof is spaced apart from the seating parts to form a spaced apart space A together with the seating parts.

[0062] The extension frame can be seated in the upper part of the seating parts and form the spaced apart space A.

[0063] The seating parts can include an extension panel extending from the lower part of the support frame; and curved ribs curved upward from both faces of the extension panel to provide a space for disposing the extension frame.

[0064] The extension frame can be combined with the curved ribs and spaced apart from the extension panel to form the spaced apart space A.

[0065] The extension frame can be fixedly combined in the inner side of the curved ribs.

[0066] The extension frame can include a seating body disposed inside the curved rib, and a support protrusion disposed to extend from at least any one of both side surfaces of the seating body and to be seated or coupled to the curved rib so that the seating body is spaced apart from the extension panel to form the spaced apart space A.

[0067] The extension frame can include an insertion protrusion extending from the seating body and fixing the seating body, and the support frame can include an insertion hole into which the insertion protrusion is inserted and coupled.

[0068] The insertion hole can be disposed to be spaced apart from an upper portion of the seating portion so that the seating body is spaced apart from the extension panel to form the spaced apart space A.

[0069] The support frame can include a reinforcement panel in contact with and coupled to the main body, and a support panel extending from the reinforcement panel and exposed to the outside, the support panel being formed with the insertion hole.

[0070] The support panel can include a receiving groove recessed inward from a side of the insertion hole and capable of receiving a free end of the insertion protrusion.

[0071] The seating portion can include an extension panel bent downward from the extension panel, and the extension frame can include an inclined body extending obliquely from the seating body toward the extension panel, and an extension body extending from the inclined body in a direction opposite to the main frame.

[0072] The inclined body can obliquely extend from the seating body so that a distance spaced apart from the extension panel or the extension panel becomes closer.

[0073] The seating portion can include a seating panel extending from the extension panel, and at least any one of the inclined body or the extension body can be coupled and fixed to the seating panel by welding or a fastening member.

[0074] A driving portion disposed at a lower portion of the laundry accommodation portion and rotating the laundry accommodation portion can be further included, and the extension body can include an avoiding groove disposed to avoid the driving portion or a lowermost end of the drawer.

[0075] The curved rib can be disposed to extend to both side surfaces of the extension panel and to fix the inclined body.

[0076] A height of the curved rib disposed at the extension panel can be disposed to be higher than a height of the curved rib disposed at the extension panel.

[0077] At least any one of the accommodation body, the inclined body, and the extension body can include a reinforcing rib provided protrudingly or recessedly to enhance rigidity.

[0078] The reinforcing rib can be provided extending along a length direction of the inclined body and the extension body.

[0079] The reinforcing rib can be provided as a plurality of reinforcing ribs spaced apart by a predetermined distance along a thickness direction of the inclined body and the extension body.

[0080] A drive portion provided at a lower portion of the laundry accommodation portion and rotating the laundry accommodation portion can be further included. The cabinet can further include a lower panel combined with a lower portion of the main body and shielding a lower portion of the cabinet, and the lower panel can include an open hole exposing the drive portion or discharging heat generated by the drive portion.

[0081] A drive portion provided at a lower portion of the laundry accommodation portion and rotating the laundry accommodation portion can be further included, and the cabinet can include a lower frame combined with a lower end edge of one side surface of the main body and a lower end edge of another side surface of the main body opposite to the one side surface.

[0082] The lower frame can be provided to have a thickness capable of preventing overlap with a lower portion of the drive portion.

[0083] The lower frame can include a frame body combined with or in contact with any one of a lower end of the main body, a lead-out frame, and the fixed frame, and a frame rib provided recessedly or protrudingly inside the frame body to enhance rigidity of the frame body.

[0084] The lower frame can be combined in a direction from a front of the main body toward a rear.

[0085] Inventive Effects

[0086] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus capable of reducing vibration of a tub and a cabinet caused by rotation of a drum can be provided.

[0087] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus capable of reducing vibration in a left-right direction of a cabinet can be provided.

[0088] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus having a cabinet with high strength can be provided.

[0089] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus having a cabinet not deformed under external force in a left-right direction can be provided.

[0090] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus capable of increasing a volume of an outer tub can be provided.

[0091] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus capable of increasing a volume of an outer tub located inside a cabinet and / or a drawer configured to have a width greater than a height can be provided.

[0092] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, there is an effect that an opening portion capable of drawing out a drawer can be formed by a plurality of frames.

[0093] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, there is an effect that a width or a height of the opening portion can be expanded by configuring the frames forming the opening portion to be a plurality of frames.

[0094] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, there is an effect that a range in which the opening portion is expanded can exceed a molding range of a single material.

[0095] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, there is an effect that an additional fastening member or the like can be omitted by combining the plurality of frames forming the opening portion by accommodation or insertion, or the like.

[0096] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, there is an effect that a washing capacity of a laundry containing portion contained in the drawer can be increased by increasing a volume of the drawer.

[0097] According to at least one of embodiments of the present application, a laundry treating apparatus capable of reducing vibration and noise of a front frame forming the opening portion can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0098] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a view illustrating an example of a laundry treating apparatus.

[0099] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a structure of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0100] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a cabinet structure of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0101] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a view illustrating a front frame structure of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0102] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a view illustrating an effect of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0103] Figure 6 FIG. 6 is a view illustrating another embodiment of a cabinet of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0104] Figure 7is a view showing an additional effect of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0105] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or similar constituent elements are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the drawings, and a repeated description thereof will be omitted.

[0106] The suffixes "module" and "part" of the constituent elements used in the following description are assigned or mixed only in consideration of the convenience of the specification writing, and do not have meanings or roles that are mutually distinguished by themselves.

[0107] In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, if it is judged that a detailed description of the related known technology can make the gist of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification unclear, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the drawings are provided only to facilitate the understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and the technical idea disclosed in the present specification is not limited to the drawings, and it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives within the idea and technical scope of the present application.

[0108] Numerical terms such as first, second, and the like can be used to describe various constituent elements, but these constituent elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one structural element from another.

[0109] When one constituent element is referred to as "connected" or "coupled" to another constituent element, it should be understood that the constituent element can be directly connected or coupled to the other constituent element, or there can be another constituent element therebetween. In contrast, when one constituent element is referred to as "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another constituent element, it should be understood that there is no other constituent element therebetween.

[0110] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, a singular expression includes a plural expression.

[0111] Figure 1 is a view schematically showing the appearance of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application, a second cabinet 21, and a front frame 220.

[0112] Referring to Figure 1 In (a) of FIG. 1, in the laundry treating apparatus, the first treating part 10 is provided in a front-loading type, and the second treating part 20 is provided in a drawer type and a top-loading type. Accordingly, even though the first treating part 10 is provided in an upper portion, a user can sufficiently approach the door 12 provided in the first treating part 10, and even though the second treating part 20 is provided in a lower portion, the user can approach the laundry containing part provided in the inside of the second treating part 20.

[0113] The first treatment part 10 can include a first cabinet 11 forming an appearance and provided with a door 12 in front, and can include a plurality of legs 30 provided at a lower portion to support the first cabinet 11.

[0114] The second treatment part 20 can include a second cabinet 21 forming an appearance and supporting the first treatment part 10, and a drawer 22 provided in a manner capable of being drawn out in front of the second cabinet 21, capable of accommodating laundry, and a bracket 40 capable of supporting the legs of the first treatment part 10 can be provided at an upper portion of the second cabinet 21 (refer to Figure 1 (b) of FIG. 1).

[0115] Referring to Figure 1 (b) of FIG. 1, the second cabinet 21 can include a body cabinet 210 forming a body, a front frame 220 combined with a front of the body cabinet 210, forming an opening portion in which the drawer 22 is drawn in and out, and a rear frame 230 combined with a rear of the body cabinet 210, covering the rear of the body cabinet 210.

[0116] The front frame 220 and the rear frame 230 can extend from the body cabinet 210 and be combined. However, unlike the illustration, the front frame 220 and the rear frame 230 can be combined inside the body cabinet 210. Thereby, rigidity of the front frame 220 can be further enhanced.

[0117] The front frame 220 and the rear frame 230 are provided in a C-shaped structure in cross section, and thus rigidity and durability thereof can be superior in structure to the body cabinet 210. The bracket 40 can be disposed at a position corresponding to each of the edges of the upper portion of the body cabinet 210. For example, the bracket 40 can be disposed at both side upper portions of the front frame 220 and both side upper portions of the rear frame 230.

[0118] The bracket 40 can include a bracket body 41 seated at an upper portion of the second cabinet 21, a protruding plate 42 protruding from an outer circumferential surface of the bracket body 41, and a leg accommodation hole 43 provided through the bracket body 41 to accommodate the legs 30. In addition, the bracket 40 can further include an auxiliary hole 44 provided in a diagonal direction from the leg accommodation hole 43 to be capable of accommodating the legs of the first cabinet having a different size, considering that the size of the first cabinet 11 seated at the upper portion of the second cabinet 21 can vary. In addition, a detection hole 45 can be provided in the bracket 40, and a switch for detecting that the first cabinet 11 is seated in the second cabinet 21 can be provided in the detection hole 45.

[0119] Referring to Figure 1The front frame 220 can include a load frame 221 coupled to both sides of the main body cabinet 210, an upper frame 222 disposed to connect upper ends of the load frame 221, and a lower frame 223 disposed to be opposite to the upper frame and connect lower ends of the load frame 221.

[0120] If each of the constituent of the front frame 220 is formed as one, the assembly or welding process of each frame can be omitted.

[0121] On the other hand, even if the second treating part 20 is provided as an auxiliary laundry treating apparatus, it is necessary to secure a washing capacity of a predetermined level or more, and in order to internally provide a balancer or the like, it is necessary to expand an area formed by the opening of the front frame 220.

[0122] This is because the area formed by the opening determines the shape and volume of the drawer 22, which determines the washing volume.

[0123] If the load frame 221 itself is extended in order to expand the opening, there is a problem in that not only the entire shape of the main body cabinet 210 is changed, but also the installation height of the first treating part 11 is changed.

[0124] A leg 121a can be provided at a lower portion of the front frame 220, and thus the lower frame 223 has a margin to be further bent downwardly in the opposite direction.

[0125] The extension bending portion 224 is further bent downwardly than both ends of the lower frame 223, and thus can expand the opening formed by the front frame 220, and can also increase the height of the drawer 22 drawn in and out through the opening.

[0126] However, in the case where the extension bending portion 224 is formed in the lower frame 223, there is a limitation in that it cannot be bent by more than a predetermined length or more than a predetermined angle.

[0127] Since the extension bending portion 224 can only be formed within a plastic deformation range in which the material of the lower frame 223 cannot be damaged, there is a limitation in that the maximum value by which the opening of the front frame 220 can be expanded can only be limited.

[0128] Therefore, in the case where the front frame 220 is formed as one member, there is a problem in that the volume of the laundry accommodation portion accommodated in the drawer 22 cannot also be expanded to an expected value or more, and the volume or structure of the balancer that attenuates the vibration of the laundry accommodation portion or the suspension that supports the laundry accommodation portion can also be limited.

[0129] On the other hand, the extended curved portion 224 and the lower frame 223 of the front frame 220 can receive a load, a vibration, and a noise. At this time, in a case where the extended curved portion 224 and the lower frame 223 are spaced apart from the ground by a leg or the like, the entire load transmitted needs to be supported by the extended curved portion 224 and the lower frame 223, and thus durability can also become a problem.

[0130] In addition, the extended curved portion 224 and the lower frame 223 cannot attenuate transmitted vibrations and directly vibrate, and thus there is a concern that vibrations and noises can be propagated to the outside of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0131] Hereinafter, a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 2 to 7

[0132] Figure 2 is a view illustrating a laundry treating apparatus according to the present application.

[0133] Figure 2 A structure in which a cabinet upper layer and a cabinet lower layer are stacked to form an appearance of a treating portion treating laundry according to the present application is illustrated.

[0134] The laundry treating apparatus 100 according to the present application can include a first treating portion 200 as a main laundry treating apparatus and a second treating portion 300 as an auxiliary laundry treating apparatus.

[0135] The first treating portion 200 can be provided as a washing apparatus performing a washing program for removing foreign substances from laundry, and can be provided as a drying apparatus performing a drying program for drying laundry containing moisture.

[0136] In a case where the first treating portion 200 is provided as a washing apparatus, the first treating portion 200 can further perform a drying program for drying the laundry.

[0137] The second treating portion 300 can also be provided as a washing apparatus performing a washing program for removing foreign substances from laundry, and can be provided as a drying apparatus performing a drying program for drying laundry containing moisture.

[0138] In a case where the second treating portion 300 is provided as a washing apparatus, the second treating portion 300 can further perform a drying program for drying the laundry.

[0139] The first treating portion 200 can be provided to have a larger washing or drying capacity than the second treating portion 300. The first treating portion 200 can be provided to have a larger size than the second treating portion 300.

[0140] ​The second processing part 300 may be configured as an auxiliary clothes processing device for saving energy and quickly washing or drying underwear, baby clothes, small amounts of clothes, etc.

[0141] The second processing part 300 may be provided separately from the first processing part 200 , or may be combined with the first processing part 200 .

[0142] A display unit 400 may be provided to display the states of the first processing unit 200 and the second processing unit 300 and receive an operation instruction for causing the first processing unit 200 and the second processing unit 300 to perform at least any one of a washing process and a drying process.

[0143] When the second processing unit 300 is separately provided from the first processing unit 200 , the first processing unit 200 may include a first housing 201 forming an appearance, and the second processing unit 300 may include a second housing 301 forming an appearance and being provided separately from the first housing 201 .

[0144] The second processing part 300 may be disposed below the first processing part 200 .

[0145] The first processing unit 200 may be configured as a front-loading type clothes treating device, and the second processing unit 300 may be configured as a top-loading type clothes treating device. The second processing unit 300 may be configured as a drawer type.

[0146] Thus, the second treatment unit 300 can avoid interfering with the first treatment unit 200 .

[0147] Unlike the figure, in the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention, the first processing unit 200 can be arranged at the bottom, and the second processing unit 300 can also be arranged at the top. In other words, if the second processing unit 300 is set as an auxiliary laundry processing device for the first processing unit 200, it can be arranged in any position.

[0148] In addition, the second processing unit 300 may be provided independently of the first processing unit 200. That is, the second processing unit 300 may also be provided as an independent clothes processing device.

[0149] For ease of description, the following description will be based on an embodiment in which the second processing unit 300 is disposed below the first processing unit 200. However, all or part of the following structure is applicable regardless of where the second processing unit 300 is disposed.

[0150] The second treatment part 300 can include a drawer 301a disposed in a manner capable of being drawn out to the front from the inside of the second cabinet 301. The second treatment part 300 can include second laundry accommodation parts 302, 303 that accommodate laundry in the inside of the drawer 301a.

[0151] A seating leg 210 can be provided at the lower portion of the first cabinet 201 of the first treatment part 200. The seating leg 210 can be provided as a plurality of seating legs. The seating leg 210 can be disposed at the upper portion of the second treatment part 300.

[0152] On the other hand, in order to prevent the drawer 301a from being overturned when being drawn out, the second treatment part 300 can also be provided to operate only when the first treatment part 200 is seated at the upper portion thereof.

[0153] In the case where the first treatment part 200 and the second treatment part 300 are provided as a washing device, the first treatment part 200 can include first accommodation parts 202, 203 provided in the inside of the cabinet 201 and accommodating laundry.

[0154] The first accommodation parts 202 can include a first outer tub 202 that stores water and a first drum 203 that is provided in a rotatable manner to the first outer tub 202 and accommodates laundry. A laundry introduction port for introducing laundry of the first drum 203 can be provided toward the front.

[0155] The first treatment part 200 can include a first driving part 204 provided at one side of the first outer tub 202 to rotate the first drum 203, a first water supply part 205 to supply water to the first outer tub 202, and a first water discharge part 206 to discharge water of the first outer tub 202.

[0156] The first driving part 204 can be attached and provided at the back of the first outer tub 202.

[0157] The first driving part 204 can include a first stator 204a that forms a rotating magnetic field, a first rotor 204b provided to be rotatable by the rotating magnetic field, and a rotating shaft 204c that connects one side of the rotor and the drum.

[0158] In addition, it is also possible to provide a motor provided at one side of the first outer tub 202, a rotating shaft connected to one side of the drum and provided to protrude at the back of the outer tub, a pulley provided to the rotating shaft and the motor, and a belt connected to the pulley.

[0159] The first water supply part 205 can include a first water supply pipe 205a that connects an external water supply source and the first outer tub 202, and a first water supply valve 205b that adjusts the flow rate of the first water supply pipe 205a.

[0160] In addition, the first drain 206 can include a first drain pipe 206b extending from the first tub 202 to the outside of the cabinet 201, and a first drain pump 206a provided in communication with the first drain pipe 206b to provide power to drain water from the first tub 202.

[0161] The second treatment part 300 can include a configuration having the same function as the first treatment part 200 except for a difference in size.

[0162] The second treatment part 300 can include second laundry containing parts 302 and 303 provided inside the second cabinet 301 and at a lower portion of the first treatment part 200. The second containing part 302 can include a second tub 302 containing water, and a second drum 303 rotatably provided to the second tub 302 to contain laundry.

[0163] The second treatment part 300 can include a second driving part 304 provided at one side of the second tub 302 to rotate the second drum 303, a second water supply part 305 to supply water to the second tub 302, and a second drain part 306 to drain water from the second tub 302.

[0164] The second driving part 304 can be combined with a bottom surface of the second tub 302.

[0165] On the other hand, the first treatment part 200 can include a first suspension 207 to support the first tub 202 at the cabinet 201. The first suspension 207 can be provided by a combination of a spring 207a and a damper 207b, and can be provided by a combination of a bracket and a connecting rod.

[0166] The second treatment part 300 can include a second suspension 307 to support the second tub 302 at the second cabinet 301. The second suspension 307 can be provided by a combination of a spring 207a and a damper 207b, and can be provided by a combination of a bracket and a connecting rod.

[0167] The first suspension 207 and the second suspension 307 can be provided in any shape as long as they can support the first tub 202 and the second tub 302.

[0168] In a case where the second treatment part 300 is provided in a drawer type, a drawer 301a can be provided to be drawn out from the second cabinet 301, and the second tub 302 and the second drum 303 can be provided inside the drawer 301a.

[0169] The second driving part 304 can include a second stator 304a forming a rotating magnetic field, a second rotor 304b disposed to be rotatable by the rotating magnetic field, and a second rotating shaft 304c connecting the rotor and one side of the drum.

[0170] In addition, a motor disposed apart from the second outer tub 302, a rotating shaft connected to one side of the drum and protruding at the back of the outer tub, a pulley disposed at the rotating shaft and the motor, and a belt connected to the pulley can be provided without any problem.

[0171] The second water supply part 305 can include a second water supply pipe 305a connected to an external water supply source and the second outer tub 302, and a second water supply valve 305b adjusting the flow rate of the second water supply pipe 305a.

[0172] In addition, the second water discharge part 306 can include a second water discharge pipe 306a extending from the second outer tub 302 to the outside of the second cabinet 301, and a second water discharge pump 306b providing power to discharge water of the second outer tub 302, disposed in communication with the second water discharge pipe 306a.

[0173] The first treatment part 200 can further include a first heater 208 heating water in the first outer tub 202, and a first hot air supply part 209 supplying hot air to the first outer tub 202.

[0174] The first heater 208 is preferably disposed at the lower portion of the first outer tub 202, and a sheath heater can be applied.

[0175] Of course, the first heater 208 can be provided in any shape as long as it can heat water of the first outer tub 202. The first hot air supply part 209 can have a duct supplying air to the first outer tub 202, a duct heater disposed inside the duct, and a fan supplying air of the duct to the first outer tub 202.

[0176] The second treatment part 300 can also have a second heater 308 and a second hot air supply part 309, like the first treatment part 200.

[0177] On the other hand, the first treatment part 200 and the second treatment part 300 can include a power supply part supplying power to the first treatment part 200 and the second treatment part 300. The power supply part can be provided by a switch provided at the first cabinet 201 or the second cabinet 301, and is preferably provided at one side of the display part 400.

[0178] On the other hand, at least any one of the first treating part 200 and the second treating part 300 can be provided as a drying device. In this case, the treating part provided as a drying device among the first treating part 200 and the second treating part 300 can omit at least one or more of the constitution of the water supply part, the drain part, the outer tub, and the heater.

[0179] On the other hand, even though the first treating part 200 is disposed at the upper portion of the second treating part 300, the first treating part 200 can be overturned from the second treating part 300 due to the gravity center being focused on one place or vibration, etc.

[0180] In order to prevent this, even though the first treating part 200 is disposed at the upper portion of the second treating part 300, it is necessary to maintain a state of being stably seated. In addition, it is necessary to seat the first treating part 200 at a predetermined position on the second treating part 300.

[0181] However, the first treating part 200 has a considerable volume, and if the first treating part 200 is provided as a main laundry treating device, its volume can be much larger than that of the second treating part 300.

[0182] Therefore, it is necessary to guide the first treating part 200 to be disposed at the accurate position of the upper portion of the second treating part 300, and to stably fix the first treating part 200 to the second treating part 300.

[0183] To this end, the laundry treating device of the present application includes a bracket 500 provided between the second cabinet and the first cabinet and supporting the first cabinet. The bracket 500 can guide the first cabinet 201 to be disposed at the accurate position of the second cabinet 301 when the first cabinet 201 is seated to the second cabinet 301.

[0184] The support leg 210 can be provided as a plurality of at the vertex of the first cabinet 201 or thereabout. The support leg 210 can maintain the gravity center of the first cabinet 201 and stably support.

[0185] The bracket 500 can be provided separately from the second cabinet 301. Alternatively, the bracket 500 can also be provided as one with the second cabinet 301.

[0186] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the second cabinet 301.

[0187] Referring to Figure 3The second housing 301 can include a main body 320 to accommodate the drawer 301a, a fixed frame 330 disposed at one side or rear of the main body, and a lead-out frame 310 disposed at the other side or front of the main body to form an opening portion leading out the drawer 301a from the housing 301.

[0188] The lead-out frame 310 can be combined with the main body 320. The lead-out frame 310 can be combined with an inner surface of the main body 320. The lead-out frame 310 can support the main body 320. The lead-out frame 310 can be accommodated in front of the main body 320 and combined with the main body 320.

[0189] The fixed frame 330 can be combined with the main body 320. The fixed frame 330 can be combined with an inner surface of the main body 320. The fixed frame 330 can support the main body 320. The fixed frame 330 can be accommodated in rear of the main body 320 and combined with the main body 320.

[0190] The lead-out frame 310 and the fixed frame 330 can be provided in a closed curve or a housing shape to maintain the shape of the main body 320, and most of a load applied to the main body 320 can be dispersed to the lead-out frame 310 and the fixed frame 330.

[0191] In addition, the lead-out frame 310 and the fixed frame 330 can be provided to have a greater thickness and / or greater rigidity than the main body 320, to support most of the load applied to the main body 320 and maintain the shape of the main body 320.

[0192] Differently from the foregoing, the lead-out frame 310 can also be combined with the front of the main body 320, and the fixed frame 330 can also be combined with the rear of the main body 320. That is, at least any one of the lead-out frame 310 and the fixed frame 330 can also be exposed to the outside of the main body 320.

[0193] On the other hand, the lead-out frame 310 has been described on the basis of being formed with an opening portion, but in the case where the second processing portion 300 is provided as a general top-loading type rather than a drawer type, the opening portion can be omitted.

[0194] The main body 320 can be provided to form a space to accommodate the drawer 301a or the second laundry accommodation portions 302 and 303 inside.

[0195] The main body 320 can be disposed at a lower portion of the first treatment part 200. The main body 320 can include a top panel 322 and side panels 321 extending downward from both sides of the top panel 322. The top panel 322 can form a top surface of the second cabinet 301. The side panels 321 can form side surfaces of the second cabinet 301.

[0196] The main body 320 can be provided in a housing shape, but can be provided in a shape in which the front and rear and the lower portion are open for the convenience of manufacturing.

[0197] The top panel 322 can include a support groove 323 into which an additional cushion member maintaining a gap of the second outer tub 302 and the drawer 301a during transportation can be inserted. The cushion member inserted into the support groove 323 can also be provided to extend to an upper portion of the top panel 322 and support the first outer tub 202 positioned inside the first cabinet 201.

[0198] A reinforcing step 324 enhancing rigidity of the top panel 322 can be provided along an outer circumferential surface of the support groove 323. Thereby, even if a lower surface of the top panel 322 is not supported by an additional member, the top panel 322 can maintain its shape without being bent downward.

[0199] An identification blocking portion 325 generating diffuse reflection can be provided at both side surfaces of the top panel 322. The identification blocking portion 325 is an area for positioning an additional cushion member in a case where a plurality of the second cabinets 301 are stacked during manufacturing or transportation of the second cabinet 301. At this time, as the cushion member is positioned for a long time, a surface of the second cabinet 301 can be contaminated or a stain or the like can be generated. At this time, the identification blocking portion 325 can prevent the contamination or the stain from being identified by the outside by generating diffuse reflection at the surface. In addition, the identification blocking portion 325 is provided on the top panel 322, and thus can also enhance rigidity of the top panel 322.

[0200] On the other hand, the lead-out frame 310 and the fixing frame 330 can be provided with a rail coupling portion 3211 capable of coupling or fixing a rail 360 for leading out the drawer 301a.

[0201] Thereby, the lead-out frame 310 and the fixing frame 330, which are greater in rigidity or durability than the main body 320, can completely support a load of the laundry accommodation portion.

[0202] The rail 360 can include a fixing rail 361 fixed to the rail coupling portion 3211 and a lead-out rail 362 led out from the fixing rail 361 toward an opening portion formed by the lead-out frame 310 and coupled to both side surfaces of the drawer 301a.

[0203] The lower end of the side panel 321 can be provided to be curved inward, to enhance rigidity of the side panel 321.

[0204] On the other hand, the second processing part 300 can include support legs 370. The support legs 370 can support the load of the second cabinet 301. The support legs 370 can be combined with both ends of the side panel 321. Alternatively, the support legs 370 can be combined with both ends of the fixed rail 361.

[0205] The support legs 370 can include support dampers 380 that dampen the impact transmitted. Thereby, noise propagation can be prevented by absorbing the impact that can be transmitted to the ground. Since the first cabinet 201 is provided in a front-loading type, the first driving part 204 is located at the back, the support dampers 380 can also be provided only in the support legs 370 located at the back of the main body 320. Thereby, the portion where vibration is generated can be concentratedly damped.

[0206] The fixed frame 330 can be disposed at the back of the main body 320. The fixed frame 330 can be provided in the form of a frame having a C-shaped cross section. Thereby, rigidity stronger than that of the main body 320 can be ensured, and the fixed frame 330 can be provided to support the load of the first cabinet 201 at the upper portion or both sides of the upper portion of the fixed frame 330.

[0207] In addition, the fixed frame 330 can be provided in a housing shape that is open only on one side. That is, the fixed frame 330 can be provided to be open only to the portion of the main body 320 or the lead-out frame 310, and to shield the side away from the main body 320.

[0208] Thereby, the fixed frame 330 can form the back of the second cabinet 301, and can prevent the inside of the second cabinet 301 from being exposed through the back.

[0209] The second cabinet 301 can include a lower panel 340 disposed at the lower portion of the main body 320. The lower panel 340 can cover at least a portion of the lower portion of the cabinet. Due to the lower panel 340, the second driving part 304 or the drawer 301a can be prevented from being exposed to the lower portion, and the rigidity or shape of the side panel 321 of the main body 320 can be maintained.

[0210] On the other hand, the lower panel 340 can include a panel body 341 combined with the lower portion of at least any one of the main body 320, the lead-out frame 310, and the fixed frame 330, and an open hole 342 exposing the second driving part 304 or discharging heat generated by the second driving part 304.

[0211] Thus, overheating of the second driving part 304 can be prevented, and repair or installation of the second driving part 304 can be simplified.

[0212] The lead-out frame 310 can include a support frame 311 disposed in front of both sides of the main body 320, a main frame 312 disposed to connect both side upper ends of the support frame 311, and an extension frame 314 combined with both side lower portions of the support frame 311 and disposed in parallel with the main frame 312.

[0213] The extension frame 314, the support frame 311, and the main frame 312 can form an opening portion leading out the drawer 301a. The drawer 301a is disposed to be led out from the lead-out frame 310 through the opening portion formed by the support frame 311, the main frame 312, and the extension frame 314.

[0214] At this time, a lower portion of the main body 320 is open, and the fixed frame 330 is shielded, so the height of the drawer 301a can be determined according to the height of the opening portion of the lead-out frame 310.

[0215] In addition, a lower portion of the second cabinet 301 is spaced apart by a predetermined distance by the support leg 370, so the lead-out frame 310 has a surplus space that can be further extended downward. Thus, the extension frame 314 can be bent more downward than the lower end of the support frame 311, thereby making the opening portion more greatly extended downward.

[0216] As a result, the volume of the drawer 301a can be extended, and in the case where the lower portion of the drawer 301a is open so that the second driving part 304 protrudes or the lower portion of the drawer 301a further protrudes downward from a position corresponding to the second driving part 304, the second driving part 304 (or the lower portion of the drawer 301a) and the lead-out frame 310 can be prevented from interfering with each other.

[0217] Thus, the internal volume of the drawer 301a is extended, so a washing capacity or a structure of a balancer and a suspension portion attached to an upper portion of a drum can be more greatly provided.

[0218] However, in the case where the support frame 311 and the extension frame 314 are provided as one body, if the extension frame 314 is bent downward by a method of deforming the extension frame 314, plastic deformation of a material can be exceeded, so there can be a limit to the amount of extension.

[0219] Thus, the enlarged washing capacity can be insufficient, and a space in which the required balancer and suspension structure are provided can be insufficient.

[0220] In the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention, the expansion frame 314 may be provided separately from the support frame 311 , and the expansion frame 314 may be bent downward.

[0221] Thus, the expansion frame 314 can be made of a material that has a greater degree of plastic deformation than the support frame 311. Furthermore, compared to a case where the expansion frame 314 and the support frame 311 are integrally formed, the expansion frame 314 can be bent more widely downward. Consequently, the opening of the drawer frame 310 can be further expanded, and accordingly, the height of the drawer 301a that can be drawn out can also be further increased.

[0222] Therefore, the height of the second outer barrel 302 can be further increased, and accordingly, the balancer combined with the upper part of the second drum 303 can be set larger, or the installation space of the second suspension 307 can be further ensured, and a complex structure can be fully set.

[0223] The expansion frame 314 may be coupled to the lower end of the support frame 311. A seating portion 313 may be provided at the lower portion of the support frame 311. The seating portion 313 may be bent from the lower end of the support frame 311 and disposed below the lower end of the support frame 311.

[0224] The expansion frame 314 can be combined with the upper portion of the seating portion 313. Due to the seating portion 313, even if the material of the expansion frame 314 is soft or the bending amount of the lower portion of the expansion frame 314 is further increased, the expansion frame 314 can be completely combined with the support frame 311.

[0225] The seating portion 313 may extend parallel to the main frame 312 at the lower end of the support frame 311. Therefore, the length of the expansion frame 314 can be shortened within the length of the seating portion 313. Furthermore, a greater amount of downward bending of the expansion frame 314 can be ensured.

[0226] A space A may be formed between the expansion frame 314 and the seating portion 313 (see Figure 4 Hereinafter, the space A is also referred to as the separation space A. The expansion frame 314 may be coupled to the seating portion 313 such that at least a portion thereof is separated from the seating portion 313 to form the separation space A. The expansion frame 314 may be coupled to the support frame 311 in such a manner as to ensure the separation space A at the lower portion of the lead frame 310.

[0227] On the other hand, a sensor portion s that senses whether the drawer 301a is drawn out or not or whether a second door that opens and closes a second inlet of the second tub 302 is opened or not can be further provided in front of the draw-out frame 310 or the main body 320.

[0228] In addition, a frame support portion 600 that guides the draw-out frame 310 and the fixed frame 330 to be combined with the main body 320 can be further provided.

[0229] The frame support portion 600 can be provided at each corner of the main body 320 to provide a structure to which the draw-out frame 310 and the fixed frame 330 are combined. In addition, the frame support portion 600 can further provide a structure to which a bracket 500 that supports the installation legs 210 of the first cabinet 201 is combined.

[0230] Referring to Figure 3 (b), in the draw-out frame 310, the installation portion 313 in which the extension frame 314 is installed can be integrated with the support frame 311.

[0231] The installation portion 313 can be provided to extend from both lower sides of the support frame 311 to be able to install both ends of the extension frame 314. The installation portion 313 can be provided to extend from both lower sides of the support frame 311 toward the inside to support the bottom surface of the extension frame 314.

[0232] The installation portion 313 can not only support the load of the extension frame 314 but also perform a function of fixing the extension frame 314 to prevent the installation position of the extension frame 314 from being changed.

[0233] The installation portion 313 can extend from the lower portion of the support frame 311 to be parallel to the ground. Alternatively, it can be provided to extend such that the free end of the installation portion 313 is located lower than the lower end of the support frame 311. Thereby, the area of the opening portion formed by the draw-out frame 310 can be further enlarged.

[0234] The installation portion 313 can include an extension panel 3131 that extends from the lower portion of the support frame 311 and a curved rib 3132 that is curved upward from both surfaces of the extension panel 3131 to form a space in which the extension frame is installed or the spaced space A.

[0235] The extension frame 314 can be fixed to the curved rib 3132. The extension frame 314 can be fixed to the inside of the curved rib 3132.

[0236] The extension frame 314 can include a seating body 3141 disposed between the curved ribs 3132 on both sides. At least a portion of the seating body 3141 can be spaced apart from the seating portion 313 to form the spaced apart space A.

[0237] The seating body 3141 can include a support protrusion 314b extending from one or more of the side surfaces toward the curved rib 3132 and coupled or seated to the curved rib 3132.

[0238] The support protrusion 314b can dispose the seating body 3141 to the curved rib 3132 such that the seating body 3141 is spaced apart from the extension panel 3131. Accordingly, even though the seating body 3141 is seated to the curved rib 3132, the spaced apart space A can be formed between the extension panel 3131 and the seating body 3141.

[0239] Even though the seating body 3141 is spaced apart from the extension panel 3131, the support protrusion 314b can be coupled or seated to the curved rib 3132 to fix a disposed position of the seating body 3141. The curved rib 3132 can include a seating groove 313a capable of supporting the support protrusion 314b. Accordingly, at least a portion of an outer surface of the support protrusion 314b can contact or be accommodated in an inner circumferential surface of the seating groove 313a to guide the seating body 3141 to be disposed to a correct position.

[0240] The extension frame 314 can include an insertion protrusion 314a extending from the seating body 3141 and fixing the seating body 3141 to the seating portion 313 or the support frame 310.

[0241] The insertion protrusion 314a can be disposed to penetrate the support frame 310 or the seating portion 313 and fix the seating body 3141.

[0242] For example, the support frame 310 can include an insertion hole 311a into which the insertion protrusion is inserted and coupled.

[0243] The insertion hole 311a can be disposed spaced apart from the extension panel 3131 by a predetermined distance upward. Accordingly, the insertion protrusion 314a of the seating body 3141 is inserted into the insertion hole 311a, so that the seating body 3141 can be disposed to the curved rib 3132 in a state of being spaced apart from the extension panel 3131.

[0244] The support frame 311 can further include a support panel 3111 disposed in front of both side surfaces of the main body 320 and a reinforcing panel 3112 curved and extended from both ends of the support panel 3111.

[0245] The support panel 3111 can be formed with the insertion hole 311a.

[0246] The support panel 3111 can form a portion of a side surface of the second case 301, or can be disposed inside the main body 320.

[0247] The reinforcement panel 3112 can be disposed to be bent and extended from the support panel 3111 to reinforce rigidity of the support frame 311, and can be in contact with and supported by a front bent portion of the main body 320.

[0248] The support protrusion 314b can be extended from a free end of the extension frame 314 and inserted into the insertion hole 311a provided in the support panel 3111.

[0249] The insertion protrusion 314a can be provided to protrude outward from a free end of the seating body 3141, and the support protrusion 314b can be disposed to extend from a position corresponding to a direction inclined or perpendicular to a direction in which the insertion protrusion 314a protrudes with respect to the seating body 3141.

[0250] Thus, the positions of the support protrusion 314b and the insertion protrusion 314a can be distinguished, thereby preventing an operator from confusing the above-described components when assembling.

[0251] The insertion hole 311a can be disposed to be spaced apart from the seating portion 313 by a height of the spaced apart space A. Thus, if the insertion protrusion 314a is inserted into the insertion hole 311a, a spaced apart space A can be formed between the seating body 3141 and the seating portion 313.

[0252] On the other hand, the extension frame 314 can be provided with a reinforcing rib 314c capable of reinforcing rigidity of the extension frame 314 in a length direction. The reinforcing rib 314c can be formed after the extension frame 314 is bent downwardly inclined.

[0253] In addition, the extension frame 314 can further include an avoidance groove 314d to be capable of avoiding interference with a bottom surface of the second driving portion 304 or the drawer 301a accommodating the second driving portion 304.

[0254] The avoidance groove 314d can extend in a thickness direction of the extension frame 314, and can be provided in a shape recessed downward.

[0255] The avoidance groove 314d can be provided in the extension body 3143 and avoid the second driving portion 304 or a lowermost end of the drawer 301a.

[0256] The expansion frame 314 may be configured to be bilaterally symmetrical. Therefore, the placement body 3141 may be disposed on both sides of the expansion frame 314 , and the insertion protrusion 314 a and the support protrusion 314 b may also be disposed on both sides of the expansion frame 314 .

[0257] The expansion frame 314 may be configured so that the center is lower than the ends.

[0258] The expansion frame 314 may be configured to extend from one end to the other end, bend downward, and then bend upward again.

[0259] Therefore, the expansion frame 314 can further expand the area of ​​the opening of the lead frame 310 toward the lower side.

[0260] The seating portion 313 may further include an extension panel 3133 bent downward from the seating body 3131. The extension panel 3133 may help position the free end of the seating portion 313 below the support frame 311. The extension panel 3133 may extend obliquely downward from the free end of the seating body 3131.

[0261] In addition, the seating portion 313 may further include a seating panel 3134 extending from the expansion panel 3133 and configured to support the expansion frame 314. The seating panel 3134 may be configured to stably support the expansion frame 314 by expanding a contact area with the expansion frame 314.

[0262] On the other hand, the extension frame 314 may include an inclined body 3142 extending obliquely downward from the seating body 3141 , and an extension body 3143 extending from the inclined body 3142 to face the main frame 312 .

[0263] The inclined body 3142 and the seating body 3141 may be symmetrically arranged with the extended body 3143 as the center.

[0264] The curved ribs 3132 may extend from both sides of the extension panel 3131 toward both sides of the expansion panel 3133 . The curved ribs 3132 may be configured to fix the inclined body 3142 .

[0265] In addition, the curved ribs 3132 may extend to both sides of the placement panel 3134 .

[0266] The thickness or height of the curved rib 3132 provided on the seating panel 3134 may be set to be greater than the thickness or height of the curved rib 3132 of the expansion panel 3133 or the seating panel 3134 .

[0267] Alternatively, the height or thickness of the curved rib 3132 can be set to gradually decrease from the seating panel 3134 to the extension panel 3133 or the seating panel 3134.

[0268] In addition, the spaced space A of the extension frame 314 and the seating portion 313 can be configured to gradually narrow from the seating body 3141 to the inclined body 3142. That is, the inclined body 3142 can be inclinedly extended from the seating body 3141 toward the extension panel 3133 such that the thickness of the spaced space A gradually narrows.

[0269] Thereby, the drawer 301a can be drawn out without hindrance.

[0270] In addition, the fixed frame 330 can be provided in the same structure as the drawing frame 310 except that the opening portion is not formed. That is, the fixed frame 330 can also form the spaced space A inside by providing the support frame 311, the seating portion 313, and the extension frame 314.

[0271] Further, if the second case 301 is configured in the upper portion of the first treatment portion 200 or is configured independently of the first treatment portion 200, the main body 320 can be provided to provide a space in which the laundry accommodation portions 302 and 303 are accommodated.

[0272] In this case, the drawing frame 310 can be provided to form the spaced space A, but can not form the opening portion as in the fixed frame 330.

[0273] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a view showing the spaced space A of the drawing frame.

[0274] Referring to Figure 4 (a) of FIG. 3, the seating portion 313 can seat and combine the extension frame 314.

[0275] Both ends of the extension frame 314 can be accommodated and combined to the seating portion 313 and the curved rib 3132, and the central portion of the extension frame 314 can be located in a lower portion than the lower portion of the support frame 311.

[0276] Referring to Figure 4 (b) of FIG. 3 and Figure 4 (c) of FIG. 3, the support panel 3111 can include an accommodation groove 311b recessed from the outer circumferential surface of the insertion hole 311a toward the opening portion and capable of accommodating the free end of the insertion protrusion 314a.

[0277] The accommodation groove 311b can be recessed inward from the support panel 3111 and can be provided deeper than the thickness of the insertion protrusion 314a.

[0278] Therefore, the insertion protrusion 314a can be inserted into the insertion hole 311a, bent, and seated or accommodated in the accommodation groove 311b. Thus, the extension panel 314 and the seating portion 313 can be coupled and fixed by themselves without an additional fastening member or the like.

[0279] On the other hand, the support protrusion 314b can be bent upward from the seating body 3141 in a direction away from the seating body 3141. Thus, the seating body 3141 can be accommodated inside the bent rib 3132 and supported.

[0280] The inclined body 3142 can be provided to extend obliquely from the seating body 3141 in a manner to reduce a distance apart from the extension panel 3131 or the extension panel 3133. In other words, the seating portion 313 and the extension frame 314 can be provided such that the distance apart space A is reduced in a direction in which the extension frame 314 is spaced apart from the seating portion 313.

[0281] As a result, the distance apart space A can be gradually reduced, and the extension frame 314 can be obliquely bent downward.

[0282] Thus, the distance apart space A not only ensures rigidity or durability of the pull-out frame 310, but also can not interfere with the drawer 301a being pulled out.

[0283] In addition, at least any one of the inclined body 3142 and the extension body 3143 can be in contact with the seating panel 3134. Thus, even if there is the distance apart space A from the seating portion 313, the extension frame 314 can be in physical surface contact with the seating portion 313 and supported.

[0284] In addition, at least any one of the inclined body 3142 and the extension body 3143 can also be coupled and fixed to the seating panel 3134 by welding or a fastening member or the like. Thus, even if the extension frame 314 is provided as a separate structure from the seating portion 313, the same effect as being provided as one body can be derived.

[0285] On the other hand, the reinforcing rib 314c can be provided in at least any one of the seating body 3141, the inclined body 3142, and the extension body 3143. That is, the reinforcing rib 314c can be provided to protrude or be recessed in at least any one of the seating body, the inclined body, and the extension body.

[0286] For example, the reinforcing ribs 314c can be provided extending along the length direction of the inclined body 3142 and the extension body 3143. In addition, the reinforcing ribs 314c can be provided in plural at a predetermined distance apart in the thickness direction of the inclined body 3142 and the extension body 3143. Thereby, even if the extension frame 314 is provided of a material having large flexibility or small rigidity, sufficient durability can be secured.

[0287] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a view showing a volume increase effect of a laundry treating apparatus according to the present application.

[0288] Figure 5 (a) of FIG. 1 shows a front frame 220 of a conventional laundry treating apparatus, Figure 5 (b) of FIG. 1 shows an extension frame 310 of a laundry treating apparatus according to the present application.

[0289] Referring to Figure 5 (a) of FIG. 1, since the front frame 220 of the conventional laundry treating apparatus is provided in one body, even if it is bent downward, the length that can be extended is limited.

[0290] In other words, by bending a portion of the lower frame 223 to generate an extension bent portion 224, thereby, even if the lowermost end of the lower frame 223 is further extended downward, the bending length of the extension bent portion 224 is inevitably limited due to the plastic deformation limit.

[0291] Therefore, the maximum area of the opening portion that can be generated by the front frame 220 of the conventional laundry treating apparatus is limited, the height of the laundry containing portion is limited, and thus the washing volume cannot be secured above a predetermined level.

[0292] In addition, the lower frame 223 and the extension bent portion 224 cannot form a space A inside, and thus the cross section is provided in a "L" shape or a "H" shape. Therefore, there is a limitation that only vibrations corresponding to the extension direction of the lower frame 223 among vibrations generated in the laundry containing portion can be absorbed or dissipated, and vibrations in other directions are very fragile.

[0293] Therefore, the front frame 220 of the conventional laundry treating apparatus not only has a limitation in the washing volume, but also has a problem that durability cannot be secured in terms of noise vibration and durability.

[0294] Referring to Figure 5 (b) of FIG. 1, in the extension frame 310 of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present application, the extension frame 314 and the seating portion 313 are combined in a state of being separated from each other, and thus the plastic deformation amount of the extension frame 314 and the seating portion 313 can be further increased.

[0295] Therefore, by plastically deforming both the seating portion 313 and the extension frame 314, the extension frame 314 can be spaced apart from the main frame 312 by a longer distance h.

[0296] As a result, the opening portion of the lead-out frame 310 can be further expanded to expand the height of the laundry accommodation portions 302 and 303, and as a result, the washing volume can be further ensured.

[0297] On the other hand, the extension frame 314 and the seating portion 313 can form the spaced-apart space A inside, and the spaced-apart space A can be provided in a two-dimensional shape (e.g., a quadrangle or more) in cross-section.

[0298] Due to the spaced-apart space A, the load transmitted to the seating portion 313 and the extension frame 314 can be dispersed, thereby significantly increasing the durability of the lead-out frame 310 itself.

[0299] In addition, vibrations transmitted in various directions (e.g., a width direction, a height direction, a front-rear direction, etc.) transmitted to the lead-out frame 310 can also be supported by the spaced-apart space A.

[0300] In other words, the spaced-apart space A formed between the extension frame 314 and the seating portion 313 can perform an action of attenuating or dissipating noise or vibrations transmitted to the lead-out frame 310 by a predetermined level.

[0301] The noise or vibrations transmitted to the lead-out frame 310 can be dissipated by a predetermined level inside the spaced-apart space A. Therefore, even if the extension frame 314 and the seating portion 313 are spaced apart from the ground, the amplitude can be significantly reduced when vibrations are transmitted.

[0302] In addition, vibrations transmitted to the lead-out frame 310 are prevented from being directly transmitted to the extension frame 314, thereby being able to ensure the rigidity or durability of the extension frame 314, preventing the extension frame 314 from becoming a noise vibration source.

[0303] In addition, in the process of leading out and leading in the drawer 301a, etc., an impact transmitted to the lead-out frame 310 can be dissipated by the spaced-apart space A.

[0304] In addition, by the spaced-apart space A, the lead-out frame 310 can also disperse the transmitted load. Thereby, by providing the spaced-apart space A in the extension frame 314 and the seating portion 313 that receive the load of the maximum laundry treatment device, the overall durability of the lead-out frame 310 can be sufficiently ensured.

[0305] In addition, the vibration transmitted to the partition space A can also be dissipated in various directions along one side of the extension frame 314 and the installation portion 313.

[0306] As a result, the anti-vibration property of the lead-out frame 310 can be significantly increased.

[0307] On the other hand, even if the laundry treating apparatus of the present application is not provided as a drawer type, the above-described anti-vibration effect can be directly applied.

[0308] Figure 6 FIG. 4 is a view showing another embodiment of a second cabinet of a laundry treating apparatus according to the present application.

[0309] Figure 6 The second cabinet can be provided by replacing the lower panel 340 shown in FIG. 3 with the lower frame 350. Figure 3

[0310] Specifically, the laundry treating apparatus of the present application can include a lower frame 350 which is coupled to a lower end edge of one side of at least any one of the main body 320, the fixed frame 330, and the lead-out frame 310 and a lower end edge of the other side of at least any one of the main body 320, the fixed frame 330, and the lead-out frame 310 opposite to the one side.

[0311] That is, the lower frame 350 can be provided to extend in the length direction from the lower portion of the main body 320.

[0312] Both ends of the lower frame 350 can extend from the lower portion of the main body 320 to the coupling of the lead-out frame 310 and the fixed frame 330.

[0313] Accordingly, the lower frame 350 can guide the coupling of the lead-out frame 310 and the fixed frame 330 to the main body 320.

[0314] The lower frame 350 can include a frame body 351 which forms a body and a frame rib 352 which is recessed or protruded inside the frame body 351 to enhance the rigidity of the frame body.

[0315] The frame body 351 can be curved downward from the outer surface of the second cabinet 301 toward the inside along the inclination of the installation portion 313 or the extension frame 314.

[0316] Accordingly, contact with the drawer 301a or the second driving portion 304 can be prevented.

[0317] Figure 7 FIG. 5 is a view showing the effect according to a variation of the arrangement structure of the second cabinet 301.​

[0318] Referring to Figure 7 (a) of the above, the lower panel 340 can be coupled to and provided at a lower portion of the second case 301.

[0319] The panel body 341 of the lower panel 340 can include an escape groove that escapes a space in which the support leg 370 can be provided, at each corner. The lower panel 340 can be provided with a drive opening hole 342 that exposes a space in which the drive portion 304 or a drive portion 304 provided inside the drawer 301a.

[0320] Thus, heat emitted from the drive portion 304 can be discharged to the outside of the second case 301.

[0321] In addition, a support member that separately supports the drive portion 304 can be inserted into the drive opening hole 342. Thus, during transportation, the support member can support the drive portion 304 to prevent damage to the components inside the second case 301.

[0322] On the other hand, referring to (b) of the above, Figure 7 the lower frame 350 can be provided to have a thickness that prevents overlap with a lower portion of the drive portion 304.

[0323] That is, the lower frame 350 can connect both side surfaces of the second case 301, maintain rigidity and a shape of the main body 320, and guide the entire diameter of the drive portion 304 to be exposed downward.

[0324] Thus, heat generated by the drive portion 304 can be entirely emitted to the outside to cool the drive portion 304, and can be advantageous when repairing and replacing components provided inside the second case 301, such as the drawer 301a.

[0325] The above-described certain embodiment or other embodiment of the present application is not mutually exclusive or distinguished. The above-described certain embodiment or other embodiment of the present application can be combined or each component or function.

[0326] For example, it means that A component described in a certain embodiment and / or a drawing and B component described in another embodiment and / or a drawing can be combined. That is, even in a case where combination between components is not directly described, it can be combined except for a case where it is impossible to combine.

[0327] The above-described detailed description should not be interpreted as limiting in all aspects and should be considered as exemplary. The scope of the present application should be determined based on reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the scope of equivalents of the present application are included in the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, wherein: include: A box body having a top panel and side panels extending downward from edges of the top panel; An outer barrel is arranged inside the box body; a drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub; a driving unit, disposed on the lower side of the outer tub and fixed to the bottom of the outer tub, having a driving shaft passing through the bottom of the outer tub and fixed to the drum; as well as, The front frame is combined with the front part of the box body. The front frame includes: an upper side frame extending in the left-right direction; a pair of support frames extending downward from left and right ends of the upper frame; and a lower side frame extending along the length direction of the upper side frame and coupled to the support frame at a position spaced upward from the lower end of the support frame; The front frame further includes an extension frame extending from the lower end of the support frame toward the left-right center of the front frame. A separation space is formed between the lower frame and the extension frame.

2. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: A portion of the extension frame supports the lower side frame.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes an extension rib extending upward from the front-rear direction edge of the extension frame, The lower side frame is combined with the extension rib.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: Also includes: A seating groove recessed downward from the extension rib; and A supporting protrusion protrudes from the lower frame and is inserted into the seating groove. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein: Also includes: an insertion hole formed in the support frame and spaced apart from the lower end of the support frame toward the upper side; as well as An insertion protrusion protrudes from the lower frame and is inserted into the insertion hole. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein: It also includes a receiving groove recessed from the outer side surface of the support frame and configured at the lower side of the insertion hole, The insertion protrusion extends downward and is disposed in the receiving groove. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein: The lower frame further includes a reinforcing rib extending along a length direction of the lower frame. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein: The lower frame includes an inclined portion that is inclined downward toward the left-right center of the front frame.

9. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The lower side frame further includes an expansion portion extending from the inclined portion in a length direction of the lower side frame.

10. The clothes treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein: Also includes a pair of support legs located on the lower side of the box, The expansion portion is located between the pair of support legs in the left-right direction.

11. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The box further includes a drawer, which is arranged inside the box body and is configured to be drawn out through an opening defined by the front frame, and accommodates the outer tub and the driving unit.

12. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 11, wherein The lower frame further includes an escape groove that is recessed downward from the lower frame and is disposed at a position corresponding to the drive shaft in the left-right direction.

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