Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, an outer tub, a drum, a top cover configured at an upper portion of the cabinet, having an opening portion that communicates an inside and an outside of the cabinet, a detergent supply portion that supplies a detergent to the outer tub, and a detergent water supply conduit that supplies water to the detergent supply portion, the detergent supply portion including a detergent box that provides a first space that stores the detergent, and a connection conduit that connects the detergent box and the outer tub, the outer tub including a detergent inflow conduit formed at a position lower than an outer tub cover of the outer tub main body and connected to the connection conduit, the cabinet including a front side wall, a rear side wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall that form an internal space of the cabinet, the upper portion of the front side wall of the cabinet including an extension portion that is recessed downward, thereby forming an access space that communicates the inside and the outside of the cabinet between the top cover, and a portion where the detergent box and the connection conduit are connected is exposed to the access space.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the application filed on July 19, 2018, with application number 202110494259.6 and invention title "Clothing Processing Device". Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0003] Generally speaking, the concept of a garment handling device encompasses devices for washing garments (the object of washing and the object of drying), devices for drying garments, and devices capable of performing both washing and drying of garments.

[0004] Existing garment handling apparatus capable of washing clothes includes: an outer tub for storing water; a drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub for storing clothes; and a detergent supply unit for supplying detergent to the outer tub.

[0005] Such garment handling devices are generally provided in the form of an outer drum and a roller disposed inside a housing. That is, a garment handling device generally has a garment handling section equipped with an outer drum and a roller.

[0006] However, recently, with the need for separate and simultaneous washing, products with two garment handling units have been provided.

[0007] As an example of a washing machine, an auxiliary washing machine can be installed above the main washing machine, or conversely, below the main washing machine. That is, two washing machines are installed in the upper and lower parts of a single casing, allowing the user to perform separate and simultaneous washing using a single machine. Such a device can be called a twin-tub washing machine or a twin-tub laundry handling unit.

[0008] For these reasons, auxiliary washing machines must be smaller than existing regular washing machines. Therefore, they are more difficult to manufacture due to the relatively limited space. This is because smaller auxiliary washing machines require the same structures found in larger washing machines. There are considerable difficulties in fitting these various structures into a limited space and assembling them.

[0009] Therefore, there is a need to provide small-sized or double-drum garment handling devices that are easy to manufacture and use. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide a garment processing device that is easy to manufacture and convenient to use.

[0011] One embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a garment handling apparatus in which a housing having front, rear, left, and right side walls for accommodating an outer tub and a roller is integrally formed, thereby facilitating manufacturing and simplifying the structure.

[0012] An embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a garment processing device that can connect and manufacture an internal structure of a housing to the outside of the housing.

[0013] One embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a garment handling apparatus that can be easily manufactured by improving the structure of the top cover for covering the upper part of the outer tub and the roller.

[0014] One embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a garment handling apparatus in which a detergent dispenser and a detergent supply pipe for supplying washing water to the detergent dispenser can be installed on the top cover before the top cover covers the upper part of the outer tub and the drum, thereby making it very easy to manufacture.

[0015] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a garment handling apparatus, comprising: a housing; an outer tub disposed inside the housing for containing washing water; a drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub for containing laundry; a top cover disposed on the upper part of the housing and having an opening communicating between the interior and exterior of the housing; a first detergent supply unit configured to supply a first detergent to the outer tub; a second detergent supply unit configured to supply a second detergent to the outer tub; a water supply pipe connected to an external water source; a dispenser through which water flows in; a first detergent supply pipe extending from the dispenser to the first detergent supply unit; and a second detergent supply pipe extending from the dispenser to the second detergent supply unit, wherein the first detergent supply unit and the second detergent supply unit are spaced apart from each other.

[0016] The first detergent supply pipe and the second detergent supply pipe can be disposed at the lower part of the top cover.

[0017] The first detergent supply unit may include: a first detergent box providing a first space for storing the first detergent; a first cover located on the upper part of the first detergent box and providing a storage space separated from the first space; and a connecting hole formed in the first cover to connect the first space and the storage space of the first cover.

[0018] The bottom surface of the first cover can be separated from the top surface of the first detergent box.

[0019] The bottom surface of the first cover can be located below the top of the first detergent dispenser.

[0020] The first detergent dispenser may include: a bottom surface of the main body; a side surface of the main body extending upward from the edge of the bottom surface of the main body; and a detergent dispenser water inlet formed on the side surface of the main body and connected to the first detergent water supply pipe.

[0021] The first detergent supply unit may further include a connecting pipe connecting the first detergent box and the outer tub, wherein the first detergent box includes a discharge pipe that protrudes downward from the bottom of the main body and is connected to the connecting pipe.

[0022] The first cover may include: a bottom surface; a side surface extending upward from the edge of the bottom surface and spaced apart from the side surface of the main body; and a water inlet formed on the side surface of the cover at a position facing the water inlet of the detergent dispenser.

[0023] The connecting hole can be formed on the bottom surface of the cover and separated from the water supply port of the cover.

[0024] The connecting hole can be located below the water inlet of the cover.

[0025] The first detergent supply unit may include: a first detergent box providing a first space for storing the first detergent; and a connecting pipe connecting the first detergent box and the outer tub, the outer tub including: a cylindrical outer tub body; an outer tub cover forming the upper surface of the outer tub; and a detergent inflow pipe formed on the outer tub body at a position lower than the outer tub cover and connected to the connecting pipe.

[0026] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include an anti-backflow section provided in the detergent inflow pipe.

[0027] The housing may include: a front sidewall, a rear sidewall, a left sidewall, and a right sidewall, forming an internal space of the housing; and an extension extending forward from the front sidewall and separated from the top cover, thereby forming an access space that is open upward in the front direction of the front sidewall and communicates with the interior of the housing, wherein the portion where the first detergent box and the connecting tube are connected is exposed into the access space.

[0028] The first detergent dispenser can be installed on the lower part of either the front left or front right side of the top cover.

[0029] The connection between the connecting tube and the first detergent box can be located behind the extension.

[0030] The garment handling device of the present invention may include: a locking part disposed in one of the connecting tube or the first detergent box; and a hooking part disposed in the other of the connecting tube or the first detergent box, for the locking part to be locked.

[0031] The connecting pipe may include a flexible corrugated pipe.

[0032] The top cover may include a cutout located above the extension and open in the vertical direction, thereby forming the access space together with the extension.

[0033] The cut-out portion can be formed by cutting open a portion of the front part of the top cover located on the upper part of the front sidewall of the housing.

[0034] On both sides of the cut portion, there may be mounting ribs extending forward toward the top cover, and the mounting ribs are mounted on the upper part of the housing.

[0035] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a garment handling apparatus, comprising: a housing having a front surface; a top cover having an upper portion of the housing; an outer tub having an interior portion of the housing and extending in a cylinder shape; a detergent inlet pipe having a side portion of the outer tub; a detergent dispenser having an interior space for storing detergent, mounted on the top cover and disposed outside the outer tub; and a connecting pipe connecting the detergent inlet pipe and the detergent dispenser. The housing includes: an opening having an opening formed on the front surface of the housing; and an extension having an opening spaced forward on the front surface of the housing and having a first surface facing the opening.

[0036] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, one embodiment of the present invention provides a garment handling apparatus, comprising: a housing; an outer tub disposed inside the housing for containing washing water; a drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub for containing laundry; and a top cover disposed on the upper part of the housing, covering the upper parts of the outer tub and the drum; the housing includes: a front side wall, a rear side wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall forming an internal space of the housing; and an extension portion disposed on the upper part of the front side wall with a front-to-back and vertically spaced apart from the top cover, thereby forming an access space for entering and exiting the interior of the housing on the upper front part of the front side wall.

[0037] The extension may be configured to allow the manufacturer's hand to be inserted from the outside of the housing into the inside of the housing, thereby performing wiring or flow path connections inside the housing.

[0038] The present invention may include a detergent dispenser, which is mounted on the lower part of at least one of the front left and front right sides of the top cover. After being mounted on the top cover, the detergent dispenser is located inside the housing along with the top cover. This eliminates the need for a structural or manufacturing process for mounting the detergent dispenser to the housing.

[0039] Preferably, a connecting pipe is provided between the outer tub and the detergent dispenser, with the connection point between the connecting pipe and the detergent dispenser located behind the extension. This allows access to the connecting pipe from the outside of the housing via the extension. Consequently, the manufacturer can easily connect the internal connecting pipe of the housing to the detergent dispenser via the extension.

[0040] In particular, the drum and outer tub are first installed on the housing before the top cover is installed on the housing. Furthermore, one end of the connecting tube is first attached to the outer tub. Subsequently, the top cover is installed on the housing. Therefore, it may be difficult to connect the other end of the connecting tube to the detergent dispenser. For this reason, according to this embodiment, the other end of the connecting tube can be connected to the detergent dispenser via the extension.

[0041] The connecting pipe can be made of a flexible material to extend a specified distance. That is, it can connect the detergent dispenser and the outer tub in a stretched state. This means the connecting pipe forms a straight tube between the detergent dispenser and the outer tub. Thus, detergent and washing water can be smoothly supplied from the detergent dispenser to the outer tub.

[0042] Of course, the connecting pipe can be pre-connected to the detergent dispenser and the outer tub before the top cover is installed on the housing. In this case, the connecting pipe can be in a stretched state. Therefore, when the top cover is installed on the housing, the connecting pipe can only be in a folded state inside the housing. As a result, due to the folded state of the connecting pipe, detergent and washing water are not easily supplied to the outer tub smoothly. Furthermore, a connecting pipe with a length exceeding the required length is required, which increases manufacturing costs. Therefore, in order to achieve the connection between the detergent dispenser and the connecting pipe, it is very preferable that the extension portion can be used to move from the outside of the housing to the inside of the housing.

[0043] A locking part is provided on one of the connecting tubes or the detergent dispenser, and a hook part is provided on the other of the connecting tubes or the detergent dispenser for the locking part to engage. Through these locking and hook parts, the connecting tube can be securely fixed to the detergent dispenser and prevented from separating.

[0044] Preferably, the connecting pipe is made of a flexible corrugated pipe.

[0045] Preferably, the front sidewall, rear sidewall, left sidewall, and right sidewall of the housing are integrally injection molded to form a single unit.

[0046] The top cover includes a cutout that, together with the extension, forms an access space from the outside of the housing to the inside of the housing and from the top to the bottom.

[0047] The cut portion is formed by cutting open a part of the front portion of the top cover, which is located on the upper part of the front sidewall of the housing.

[0048] On both sides of the cut portion, there are mounting ribs extending forward toward the top cover, and the mounting ribs are positioned on the upper part of the housing.

[0049] The mounting rib has fastening holes for engaging with the detergent dispenser.

[0050] On the upper part of the front sidewall of the housing, a support rib is formed to support the mounting rib from below; multiple support ribs are formed with left and right spaced apart.

[0051] Preferably, the fastening hole of the mounting rib is located between the supporting ribs, and the fastening protrusion of the detergent box corresponding to the fastening hole is inserted between the supporting ribs.

[0052] It also includes a drawer panel, which is integrated with the housing at the front of the front side wall of the housing; the drawer panel is directly mounted to the housing. That is, the structure between the drawer panel and the front side wall of the housing can be omitted.

[0053] An integral spacer rib is formed on the front sidewall of the housing, extending forward from the front sidewall to maintain the gap between the front sidewall of the housing and the rear surface of the drawer panel. This creates a space between the sheet metal drawer panel and the front sidewall of the housing, with the spacer rib positioned within this space, thus contributing to the fullness of the drawer panel.

[0054] Preferably, it includes a lower rib that extends forward from the lower part of the front sidewall of the housing, covering the space between the rear surface of the drawer panel and the front sidewall of the housing.

[0055] Preferably, it also includes a control panel that is combined with the top cover on the upper part of the front sidewall of the housing, thereby covering the space between the front sidewall of the housing and the drawer panel on the upper part of the front sidewall of the housing.

[0056] It also includes a housing for accommodating the housing, the housing accommodating the housing in a manner that allows the housing to slide; an outlet is formed at the front of the housing for the housing to enter and exit. In this case, the housing can be referred to as the drawer body, and the outer drum and roller can be located inside the drawer body. When the drawer body is drawn out through the outlet, the outer drum and roller will also be drawn out together with the drawer body.

[0057] The housing forms the shape of the garment handling device, and the drawer panel located at the front of the drawer body particularly forms the shape of the front surface of the garment handling device. Therefore, the drawer panel can be referred to as the front panel that forms the shape of the front surface of the garment handling device.

[0058] The housing or drawer body is surrounded by the casing and the front panel. That is, it can be said to be housed within the space formed by the casing and the front panel. Preferably, no openings are provided in the casing and the front panel that allow access to the interior of the housing or drawer body from the outside. This allows for the provision of a garment handling device with a very attractive appearance.

[0059] Preferably, a protrusion is formed near the outlet of the housing, and a protrusion receiving portion is formed in the housing for selective insertion of the protrusion.

[0060] The protruding receiving portion is integrally formed with the front sidewall of the housing, and the protrusion is inserted into the protruding receiving portion from the rear to the front.

[0061] To achieve the above objectives, a garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing, an outer tub disposed inside the housing for containing washing water, a drum rotatably disposed inside the outer tub for containing laundry, and a top cover disposed on the upper part of the housing, covering the upper parts of the outer tub and the drum; the housing includes: a front side wall, a rear side wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall forming an internal space of the housing, and an extension portion disposed on the upper part of the front side wall with front-to-back and vertical spacing from the top cover, thereby forming an access space for entering and exiting the interior of the housing on the upper front part of the front side wall; a cut portion is formed on the top cover, and the cut portion and the extension portion together form the access space.

[0062] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the garment processing apparatus can simplify the structure and be easily manufactured by forming the front, rear, left, and right side walls of the housing accommodating the outer tub and the roller into one piece and directly mounting the drawer panel on the housing.

[0063] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clothing handling device can achieve a firm connection between the drawer panel, the control panel and the housing through the connection structure and shape between the two, making them easy to assemble, and effectively preventing impurities from flowing into the interior of the housing.

[0064] According to an embodiment of the clothing processing device of the present invention, the structure can be simplified by eliminating the structure provided between the drawer panel and the housing, and the fullness of the drawer panel can be achieved by the housing.

[0065] The garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can be easily manufactured by improving the structure of the top cover for covering the upper part of the outer tub and the roller.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the garment handling apparatus can be manufactured very easily by first installing a detergent dispenser and a detergent supply pipe for supplying washing water to the detergent dispenser on the top cover before the top cover covers the upper part of the outer tub and the drum.

[0067] The garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can effectively prevent water or detergent that may flow on the upper part of the top cover from flowing into electrical components.

[0068] The garment processing apparatus of one embodiment of the present invention enables the easy manufacture of a garment processing device with a relatively small capacity, which is common in dual-barrel garment processing devices. Attached Figure Description

[0069] Figure 1 An example of a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0070] Figure 2 An example of a first processing device in a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0071] Figure 3 and Figure 4 An example of a water supply unit and distributor provided in a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0072] Figures 5 to 8 An example of a detergent supply unit provided in a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0073] Figure 9 This is a top view of the top cover of a garment handling device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 10 Shown in Figure 9 The top cover shown is equipped with a distributor.

[0075] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 The diagram shows the lower three-dimensional portion of the top cover.

[0076] Figure 12 Shown in Figure 9 The example shown depicts a situation where a detergent dispenser is installed on the top cover's detergent dispenser mounting section.

[0077] Figure 13 This is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the external structure of a garment processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Figure 14This shows the combination of the top cover and the housing.

[0079] Figure 15 This is an enlarged view of the extended portion, taken from the joint between the top cover and the shell.

[0080] Figure 16 It is an enlarged view showing the protrusions and the protrusion housing between the housing and the casing.

[0081] Figure 17 Another embodiment of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0082] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the structures or control methods of the apparatus described below are merely illustrative of embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Throughout this specification, the same reference numerals denote the same structural elements.

[0083] like Figure 1 As shown, the clothing processing apparatus 100 of an embodiment of the present invention may be composed of a first processing device A for washing clothing and a second processing device B disposed on the upper surface of the first processing device for washing or drying clothing, or, as shown... Figure 17 As shown, it can be composed of a first processing device A for washing clothes and a second processing device B configured to support the lower surface of the first processing device.

[0084] like Figure 2 As shown, the first processing device A includes: a housing 1; a drawer 2 that can be extended from the housing; an outer tub 4 disposed inside the drawer for storing water; and a drum 6 disposed rotatably inside the outer tub for storing clothing.

[0085] The housing 1 can be composed of units that form the appearance of the first processing device A, or it can simply be composed of a space for accommodating the drawer 2 (such as a space formed on a wall). Furthermore, in addition to forming the appearance of the first processing device A, the housing 1 can also be composed of units that form the appearance of the second processing device B. Thus, the housing 1 can form the appearance of the entire garment processing device.

[0086] Preferably, an outlet 11 is provided on the front side of the housing 1, into which the drawer 2 can be inserted.

[0087] The length of the housing 1 in the width direction (Y-axis direction) can be longer than the length in the height direction (Z-axis direction) (the length of the drawer in the width direction can be longer than the length in the height direction).

[0088] The drawer 2 may include: a drawer body 21, which is inserted into the interior of the housing 1 through the outlet 11; a drawer panel 23, which is fixed to the front of the drawer body 21 and is used to open or close the outlet 11; and a top cover 25, which is used to form the upper surface of the drawer body 21.

[0089] When the drawer body 21 is inserted into the housing 1, the drawer panel 23 will close the outlet 11. When the drawer body 21 is pulled out from the housing 1, the drawer panel 23 will open the outlet 11.

[0090] A control panel 231 (see reference) may be provided on the drawer panel 23. Figure 1 The control panel 231 is used to input control commands related to the operation of the garment handling device 100, and to display messages related to the operation of the garment handling device to the user.

[0091] The drawer body 21 can be of any shape, as long as it can be inserted into the housing 1 through the outlet 11 and provide space for accommodating the outer tub 4. Figure 2 The image shows a hollow, hexahedral drawer body 21 as an example.

[0092] The top cover 25 may be provided with an opening 251 for communicating between the interior and exterior of the drawer body 21. Since the washing drum is located inside the drawer body 21, the opening 251 allows laundry to move between the interior and exterior of the drawer body 21. Furthermore, since the outer tub for storing washing water is located in the drawer body 21, the opening 253 allows washing water to be supplied from the exterior to the interior of the drawer body 21. Such openings may be referred to as the first opening 251 and the second opening 253.

[0093] The outer bucket 4 includes: an outer bucket body 41, located inside the drawer body 21, for storing water; and an outer bucket lid 43, for forming the upper surface of the outer bucket body 41. The outer bucket body 41 may be constructed of a hollow cylindrical shape. The outer bucket lid 43 may be provided with an outer bucket inlet 431 and a water supply pipe connection 433. The outer bucket inlet 431 is used to connect the interior of the outer bucket body 41 to the exterior of the outer bucket body, and the water supply pipe connection 433 is used to allow water to flow into the interior of the outer bucket body 41.

[0094] The outer barrel inlet 431 can be located at the lower part of the first opening 251 of the cover on the top cover, and the water supply pipe connection part 433 can be located at the lower part of the second opening 253 of the cover.

[0095] The outer tub inlet 431 is a unit for putting clothes into the interior of the outer tub body 41 or for leading clothes out of the interior of the outer tub body 41. The outer tub inlet 431 can be opened and closed by a door 45 that is rotatably connected to the outer tub cover 43.

[0096] The outer tub 4, having the above-described structure, can be fixed to the drawer body 21 via the outer tub support 47. The outer tub support 47 can also be composed of a unit for damping vibrations generated in the outer tub body 41.

[0097] The roller 6 disposed inside the outer tub 4 can be composed of a cylindrical roller body 61 with a roller feed port 63 on its upper surface. The roller feed port 63 is located below the outer tub feed port 431, so clothing supplied from the outside of the outer tub through the outer tub feed port 431 can be supplied to the roller body 61 through the roller feed port 63.

[0098] Multiple roller through holes 65 may be provided on the bottom surface and circumferential surface of the roller body 61, and the roller through holes 65 are used to connect the interior of the roller body 61 with the outer barrel body 41.

[0099] The roller body 61 rotates inside the outer drum body 41 using a drive unit 67. The drive unit may include: a stator 671, fixed to the bottom surface of the outer drum body and located outside the outer drum body 41; a rotor 673, which rotates using the rotating magnetic field provided by the stator; and a rotating shaft 675, which is arranged to penetrate the bottom surface of the outer drum body 41 and is used to connect the bottom surface of the roller body and the rotor.

[0100] In this configuration, the rotating shaft 675 can form a right angle with respect to the bottom surface of the outer drum body 41, and the roller feeding port 63 can be positioned parallel to the ground. The rotating shaft 675 forming a right angle with respect to the bottom surface of the outer drum body 41 means that the angle between the rotating shaft and the bottom surface of the outer drum body is 90 degrees within the tolerance range (the tolerance required during design or assembly).

[0101] The first processing device A, having the above-described structure, discharges water stored in the outer tub 4 to the outside of the housing 1 via a drainage section. The drainage section may include: a drainage pump 493 fixed to the drawer body 21; a first outer tub drain pipe 491 for guiding water from inside the outer tub body 41 to the drainage pump 493; and a second outer tub drain pipe 495 for guiding water discharged from the drainage pump 493 to the outside of the housing 1. In this case, the second outer tub drain pipe 495 may be constructed of a corrugated pipe (a pipe made of a material that can expand and contract along its length, or a pipe with a structure that can expand and contract along its length).

[0102] The first processing device A is also provided with a unit for supplying detergent to the outer tub body 41. The detergent supply unit for supplying detergent to the first processing device may consist only of the detergent supply section 7, or it may consist of the detergent supply section 7 (first detergent supply section) and the second detergent supply section 8. Figure 3 The example shown illustrates a detergent supply unit comprised of a first detergent supply section 7 and a second detergent supply section 8. The former can be referred to as the main detergent supply section, and the latter as the auxiliary detergent supply section.

[0103] When the detergent supply unit is composed of a first detergent supply section 7 and a second detergent supply section 8, the water supply section 3 provided on the first processing device A may include: a first water supply pipe 31 connected to a water source; a second water supply pipe 33 for guiding water to the outer tub body 41; a detergent supply pipe 35 (first detergent supply pipe) for guiding water to the detergent supply section 7 (first detergent supply section); and a second detergent supply pipe 37 for guiding water to the second detergent supply section 8. However, unlike the attached drawings, when the detergent supply unit is composed only of the first detergent supply section 7, the water supply section 3 may be composed of the first water supply pipe 31, the second water supply pipe 33, and the detergent supply pipe 35. Furthermore, the first water supply pipe may be referred to as the main water supply pipe, and since the second water supply pipe 33 is a structure for directly supplying washing water to the outer tub, it may be referred to as the outer tub water supply pipe.

[0104] The first water supply pipe 31, the outer tub water supply pipe 33, the first detergent water supply pipe 35, and the second detergent water supply pipe 37 can be connected by a distributor 5. The distributor can distribute the water flowing into the distributor through the first water supply pipe 31 to the outer tub water supply pipe 33, the first detergent water supply pipe 35, and the second detergent water supply pipe 37. That is, the washing water flowing into the distributor through the first water supply pipe can be directly supplied to the outer tub, or supplied to the outer tub through the detergent dispenser.

[0105] The first water supply pipe 31 can be configured as a corrugated pipe. Furthermore, the first water supply pipe 31 is configured to be operated by a first valve 311 (see reference 311) controlled by a control unit. Figure 2 The valve can be opened or closed. Therefore, when the first valve 311 opens the first water supply pipe 31, water supplied from the water source can flow into the interior of the distributor 5.

[0106] Water flowing into the interior of the distributor 5 will be supplied to the outer tank body 41 through the second water supply pipe 33.

[0107] One end of the first detergent supply pipe 35 is connected to the dispenser 5, and the other end is connected to the first detergent supply unit 7. Furthermore, one end of the second detergent supply pipe 35 is connected to the dispenser 5, and the other end is connected to the second detergent supply unit 8.

[0108] The first detergent supply unit 7 may be a structure for supplying detergent used during washing to the interior of the outer tub. The first detergent supply unit 7 may be configured to supply powder detergent or liquid detergent, and during washing, supply the detergent together with the wash water to the interior of the outer tub.

[0109] Therefore, when supplying washing water to the inside of the outer tub, washing water can be supplied not only to the outer tub water supply pipe 33, but also to the first detergent supply unit 7 at the same time.

[0110] On the other hand, the second detergent supply unit 8 can be configured to supply specific additives to the interior of the outer tub only at specific times. For example, it can be configured to supply fabric softener or bleach to the interior of the outer tub. Fabric softener can be used only during rinsing, and bleach can be added during the first rinse or at the end of the wash cycle.

[0111] Therefore, the timing of supplying washing water to the inside of the outer tub via the second detergent supply unit 8 may differ from the timing of supplying washing water to the inside of the outer tub via the first detergent supply unit 7 or the second water supply pipe 33.

[0112] Since multiple flow paths are connected via a single distributor 5, valves are required to selectively open multiple flow paths. For this purpose, a second valve 517 can be provided.

[0113] The second valve 517, which is operated under the control of the control unit, changes the path of the supply water for washing.

[0114] like Figure 4As shown, the first detergent supply unit 7 (detergent supply unit) can be provided on the top cover 25 via a detergent box mounting part 255 (first detergent box mounting part) that extends through the top cover 25. The detergent box mounting part 255 may include a mounting part opening 255a. The detergent box cover, described later, can be inserted into the mounting part opening 255a. That is, the detergent box cover 74 can be inserted and installed through the mounting part opening 255a, and conversely, the detergent box cover 74 can be removed through the mounting part opening 255a.

[0115] That is, the first detergent supply unit 7 may include: a detergent box 71 (first detergent box, main detergent box), which is installed on the lower part of the detergent box mounting part 255 to fix it to the top cover 25; a cover 74 (first cover), which is supported on the detergent box mounting part 255 to be located on the upper part of the detergent box 71, or inserted into the detergent box mounting part 255 to fix it to the detergent box 71; and a connecting pipe 77 (first connecting pipe) for connecting the detergent box 71 and the outer tub body 41.

[0116] Specifically, the detergent dispenser 71 can be attached to the detergent dispenser mounting portion 255 at the lower part of the top cover 25.

[0117] The detergent dispenser 71 may be composed of a storage body 711 (first storage body) that provides space for storing detergent. The storage body 711 can be of any shape as long as it can provide space for storing detergent. The detergent dispenser 71 may include: a main body upper surface 712 (first main body upper surface), which is configured as an open surface; a main body bottom surface 713 (first main body bottom surface), located below the detergent dispenser mounting portion 255; and a main body side surface 714 (first main body side surface), which is provided along the edge of the main body bottom surface and together with the main body bottom surface 713 forms a space for storing detergent.

[0118] The upper surface 712 of the main body can surround the edge of the detergent box mounting part 255. The upper surface 712 of the main body can be formed in any shape as long as it can connect the interior of the storage body 711 with the exterior of the top cover through the detergent box mounting part 255.

[0119] like Figure 5As shown, the detergent dispenser 71 may further be provided with a partition wall 715 (first partition wall), which divides the internal space of the storage body 711 into: a first space S1 (first body first space) for storing detergent; and a second space S2 (first body second space) forming a flow path separate from the first space. The partition wall 715 may be composed of a board extending from the bottom surface 713 of the body toward the cover 74.

[0120] The first space S1 can be configured to be connected to the outer barrel body 41 through the first through hole 713a (first through hole of the first main body) of the main body bottom surface 713, and the second space S2 can be configured to be connected to the outer barrel body 41 through the second through hole 713b (second through hole of the first main body) of the main body bottom surface 713.

[0121] A first discharge pipe 717 (first discharge pipe of the first body) is connected to the first through hole 713a of the main body, and a second discharge pipe 716 (second discharge pipe of the first body) is connected to the second through hole 713b of the main body. The first discharge pipe 717 is a pipe protruding from the bottom surface 713 of the main body toward the upper surface of the main body, and the liquid inside the first space S1 will move through the first discharge pipe 717 toward the first through hole 713a of the main body.

[0122] One end of the connecting pipe 77 can be fixed in the second discharge pipe 716. In this case, the first through hole 713a of the main body can be configured to connect the first space S1 to the second discharge pipe 716. Although not shown, the first through hole 713a of the main body can also be configured to allow the liquid (a mixture of detergent and water) discharged from the first space S1 to be supplied directly to the connecting pipe 77 without passing through the second discharge pipe 716.

[0123] The first space S1 receives water supplied through a detergent box water inlet 718 (first detergent box water inlet) provided in a manner that penetrates the side 714 of the main body. The detergent box water inlet 718 is connected to a water source through a first detergent water supply pipe 35.

[0124] like Figure 4As shown, the cover 74 (first cover) can be composed of a cover body 741 (first cover body) inserted into the detergent dispenser mounting portion 255. The cover body 741 includes: a cover bottom surface 743 (first cover bottom surface), located on the upper part of the storage body 711; a cover side surface 744 (first cover side surface), fixed to the cover bottom surface, forming a storage space together with the cover bottom surface; and a detergent dispensing port 742 (first detergent dispensing port), disposed on the upper surface of the cover body, for allowing detergent to flow into the storage spaces 743 and 744.

[0125] To facilitate easy attachment of the cover body 741 to the detergent dispenser mounting portion 255, a guide 257 (first guide) may also be provided in the detergent dispenser mounting portion 255. The guide 257 is recessed downwards from around the mounting portion opening 255a. Specifically, the guide 257 may be constructed from a board extending from the edge of the mounting portion opening 255a toward the interior of the first space S1. In this case, the cover side surface 744 may be configured to be positioned on the upper part of the guide 257. That is, the cover side surface 744, supported by the guide 257, can be detachably attached to the detergent dispenser mounting portion 255.

[0126] The guide 257 may include: a placement rib 257a, which protrudes from the edge of the detergent box mounting portion 255 toward the center of the detergent box mounting portion 255; and a dispensing rib 257b, which slopes downward from the placement rib 257a toward the center of the detergent box mounting portion 255.

[0127] The mounting rib 257a is in contact with the lower surface of the cover 71 to ensure that the cover 71 is stably installed in the detergent dispenser mounting portion 255. Furthermore, the dispensing rib 257b is provided to surround the side of the cover 71 to prevent the cover 71 from moving horizontally.

[0128] The storage space formed by the bottom surface 743 and the side surface 744 of the lid is connected to the first space S1 through a connecting hole 745 (first connecting hole). Thus, detergent flowing into the storage spaces 743 and 744 of the lid body 741 through the detergent dispensing port 742 will move towards the first space S1 through the connecting hole 745. To facilitate the flow of detergent supplied to the storage spaces 743 and 744 into the first space S1, the bottom surface 743 of the lid can be arranged to slope downwards towards the connecting hole 745.

[0129] The detergent dispensing port 742 can be formed by an open surface on the upper surface of the cover body 741, or by a hole provided in a manner that penetrates the upper surface of the cover body 741.

[0130] The first detergent supply section 7 is also provided with a siphon forming tube 746 (first siphon forming tube), which together with the first discharge tube 717 provided in the storage body 711 forms a siphon induction section. The siphon forming tube 746 is a unit that is arranged to surround the first discharge tube 717, so that when the water level inside the first space S1 is higher than the height of the first discharge tube 717, the liquid (mixture of detergent and water) inside the first space S1 moves toward the first through hole 713a of the body. Figure 7 As an example, the siphon forming tube 746 is formed by a pipe protruding from the bottom surface of the cover 743 toward the bottom surface of the main body 713.

[0131] In this case, the bottom surface 743 may include: a first bottom surface 743a; a second bottom surface 743b, disposed at a higher position than the first bottom surface, providing space for fixing the siphon forming tube 746; and a connecting surface 743c, for connecting the first bottom surface and the second bottom surface, forming the connecting hole 745. Preferably, the first bottom surface 743a is disposed in a manner inclined downward toward the connecting hole 745, and the second bottom surface 743b is disposed in a manner inclined downward toward the upper end of the connecting surface 743c.

[0132] A spacer 719 is provided in the storage body 711. The spacer 719 is a unit used to maintain the interval between the inner peripheral surface of the siphon forming tube 746 and the outer peripheral surface of the first discharge tube 717, and the interval between the lower end of the siphon forming tube 746 and the bottom surface 713 of the body.

[0133] Furthermore, if the first detergent supply unit 7, which only has the above-described structure, is damaged (e.g., the main body first through hole is blocked, the siphon forming tube is damaged, etc.), it may be unable to supply the detergent stored in the first space S1 to the outer tub 4. That is, when water is supplied to the first space S1, there is a risk that the detergent stored in the first space S1 may leak into the interior of the casing 1 along with the water through the connecting hole 745 and the detergent dispensing port 742.

[0134] To prevent such problems, the first detergent supply unit 7 includes a space communication section (first space communication section), which is disposed on the partition wall 715 for connecting the first space S1 and the second space S2.

[0135] like Figure 5As shown, the space connecting part can be composed of space S3, which is formed by the free end of the partition wall 715 being positioned higher than the free end of the first discharge pipe 717 and lower than the detergent dispensing port 742.

[0136] If the partition wall 715 is formed by a board extending from the bottom surface 713 of the main body toward the cover 74 with its upper end contacting the cover 74, the space connection can also be formed by a partition wall through hole provided to penetrate the partition wall 715. In this case, the partition wall through hole needs to be provided at a position higher than the free end of the first discharge pipe 717 and lower than the detergent dispensing port 742.

[0137] When the aforementioned space connection portion S3 is provided in the partition wall 715, if the liquid inside the first space S1 cannot be discharged to the outside of the first space S1 through the first through hole 713a of the main body, the liquid inside the first space S1 will move to the second space S2. The liquid that moves to the second space S2 is supplied to the outer tub body 41 through the second through hole 713b of the main body and the second discharge pipe 716. Thus, the detergent supply unit provided in this invention has the effect of supplying detergent to the outer tub body even if the siphon induction unit is damaged.

[0138] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first detergent supply unit 7 is configured to supply detergent along the bottom surface 743 to the connecting hole 745 for storage in the first space S1. Therefore, detergent may remain on the bottom surface 743. When detergent remains on the bottom surface 743, it will cause hygiene problems. To solve this problem, the first detergent supply unit 7 may also be provided with a cap water inlet 748 (first cap water inlet) for preventing detergent from remaining on the bottom surface 743.

[0139] like Figure 6 As shown, the lid water inlet 748 is a unit that extends through the lid side surface 744, allowing at least a portion of the water supplied from the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 to flow into the storage space formed by the lid bottom surface 743 and the lid side surface 744. Thus, a portion of the water supplied to the first space S1 through the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 will flow into the interior of the lid body 741 through the lid water inlet 748. After washing the lid bottom surface 743, the water flowing into the lid body 741 will be supplied to the first space S1 through the connecting hole 745. Therefore, the present invention minimizes the problem of detergent residue on the lid.

[0140] Furthermore, depending on the region where the laundry treatment device is installed, the water pressure supplied from the water source may vary. In regions where the water pressure is high, the pressure of the water supplied to the first space S1 through the detergent dispenser inlet 718 is also high. Therefore, the water supplied to the first space S1 through the detergent dispenser inlet 718 may cause the cover 74 to detach from the detergent dispenser mounting portion 255, or cause the detergent stored in the first space S1 to be discharged to the outside of the first detergent supply portion 7.

[0141] To address this problem, the free end of the guide 257 is positioned between the cover side 744 and the partition wall 715 to slow the flow rate of water supplied from the detergent dispenser inlet 718. That is, as... Figure 8 As shown, the guide 257 can extend from the detergent box mounting portion 255 toward the first space S1 such that when projected onto the side surface 744 of the cover, it closes a portion of the area of ​​the detergent box water inlet 718.

[0142] As described above, the first detergent supply unit 7, having the aforementioned structure, supplies detergent to the outer tub body 41 via the connecting pipe 77. In this invention, both the drum body 61 and the outer tub body 41 are configured such that the diameter of their bottom surfaces is longer than their height. Therefore, when the drum body 61 rotates, there is a risk of water inside the outer tub body flowing back into the first detergent supply unit 7 via the connecting pipe 77. To address this problem, the invention may further include a first anti-backflow unit 78 and a second anti-backflow unit 79.

[0143] One end of the connecting pipe 77 can be fixed to the second discharge pipe 716, and the other end can be fixed to the detergent inflow pipe 411 (first detergent inflow pipe) that is arranged to penetrate the circumferential surface of the outer tub body 41. In this case, preferably the first anti-backflow part 78 is fixed to the second discharge pipe 716, and the second anti-backflow part 79 is fixed to the detergent inflow pipe 411. This will make it easier to assemble the anti-backflow parts 78 and 79.

[0144] That is, when the anti-backflow parts 78 and 79 are respectively provided in the second discharge pipe 716 and the detergent inflow pipe 411, they are much easier to assemble compared to the case where at least one of the anti-backflow parts 78 and 79 is provided inside the connecting pipe 77.

[0145] In the laundry handling device 100 with only the above-described structure, when the first valve 311 opens the first water supply pipe 31 due to damage to the second valve 517 (such as wear of the seal), a small amount of water may leak into the detergent supply pipe 35. When leakage occurs into the detergent supply pipe 35, it may cause a problem where the detergent stored in the first detergent container 71 cannot be supplied to the outer tub 4 within the required time.

[0146] To prevent such problems, such as Figure 6 As shown, the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 provided in the first detergent supply section 7 is preferably configured to penetrate a specific side of the storage body 711, which, together with the partition wall 715, forms the second space S2 within the space provided by the storage body 711. Furthermore, in order to supply water supplied from the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 across the free end of the partition wall 715 to the first space S1, the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 is preferably located at a position higher than the free end of the partition wall 715 and lower than the detergent dispensing port 742.

[0147] The reason for supplying water from the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 across the free end of the partition wall 715 to the first space S1 is that, when the pressure of the water discharged from the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 is low, the water discharged from the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 flows into the second space S2.

[0148] Therefore, in the first detergent supply unit 7 provided in one embodiment of the present invention, even if a small amount of water leaks into the detergent supply pipe 35 due to slight damage to the second valve 517, it is possible to prevent the detergent stored in the first detergent supply unit 7 from being supplied to the outer tub at an unexpected time.

[0149] Furthermore, the free end of the partition wall 715 can be configured to slope downwards from the direction of the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 towards the direction of the second through hole 713b in the main body. This is to prevent water from remaining in the second space S2.

[0150] Figure 8 An example of a second detergent supply unit 8 is shown. The second detergent supply unit 8 provided in this invention can be configured to have the same structure as the first detergent supply unit 7 described above. That is, the second detergent supply unit 8 may also include: a second cover 84, and a second detergent cartridge mounting portion 256 (see reference 8) detachably coupled to a second detergent cartridge mounting portion 256 provided through the top cover. Figure 1The second detergent dispenser 81 is fixed to the top cover 25 and is located below the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256; and the second connecting pipe 87 is used to guide the detergent stored in the second detergent dispenser to the outer tub body 41.

[0151] The second detergent dispenser 81 may be composed of a second storage body 811 that provides space for storing detergent. The second storage body 811 may include: a second body upper surface that is open; a second body bottom surface 813 located below the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256; and a second body side surface 814 that is disposed along the edge of the second body bottom surface and together with the second body bottom surface 813 forms a space for storing detergent.

[0152] The second detergent dispenser 81 may also be provided with a second partition wall 815, which divides the internal space of the second storage body 811 into: a first space S4 for storing detergent; and a second space S5 for forming a flow path, separate from the first space. A second space connecting portion S6 is provided in the second partition wall 815. The function of the second space connecting portion S6 is the same as that of the space connecting portion S3 (the first space connecting portion), therefore a detailed description of it is omitted.

[0153] The second detergent box first space S4 can be connected to the outer tub body 41 through the second main body first through hole 813a provided in a manner that penetrates the bottom surface 813 of the second main body, and the second detergent box second space S5 can be connected to the outer tub body 41 through the second main body second through hole 813b provided in a manner that penetrates the bottom surface 813 of the second main body.

[0154] The first discharge pipe 817 of the second main body is connected to the first through hole 813a of the second main body, and the second discharge pipe 816 of the second main body is connected to the second through hole 813b of the second main body. One end of the second connecting pipe 87 can be fixed in the second discharge pipe 816 of the second main body. In this case, the first through hole 813a of the second main body can be configured to connect the first space S4 of the second detergent box to the second discharge pipe 816 of the second main body.

[0155] The second detergent dispenser first space S4 receives water supplied through a second detergent dispenser water inlet 818, which is provided to penetrate the side 814 of the second main body. The second detergent dispenser water inlet 818 is connected to a water source via a second detergent supply pipe 37. To enable the second detergent dispenser water inlet 818 to achieve the same effect as the detergent dispenser water inlet 718 of the first detergent supply section described above, the second detergent dispenser water inlet 818 is preferably configured to penetrate a specific side of the second storage body 811. This specific side of the second storage body 811, together with the second partition wall 815, forms the second detergent dispenser second space S5 within the space provided by the second storage body 811. Therefore, the second detergent dispenser water inlet 818 is preferably located at a position higher than the free end of the second partition wall 815 and lower than the second detergent dispensing port 842.

[0156] The second cover 84 may be composed of a second cover body 841 inserted into the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256. The second cover body 841 includes: a second cover bottom surface 843, located above the second storage body 811; a second cover side surface 844, fixed to the second cover bottom surface, forming a second storage space together with the second cover bottom surface; and a second detergent dispensing port 842, disposed on the upper surface of the second cover body, for allowing detergent to flow into the second storage spaces 843 and 844.

[0157] To facilitate easy attachment of the second cover body 841 to the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256, a second guide 258 may also be provided in the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256. The second guide 258 may be constructed of a board extending from the edge of the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256 toward the interior of the first space S4 of the second detergent dispenser. In this case, the side surface 844 of the second cover can be detachably attached to the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256 by supporting itself on the second guide 258. The shape and function of the second guide 258 are the same as those of the first guide 257 of the first detergent supply portion 7 described above, therefore a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0158] The second storage spaces 843 and 844 are connected to the first space S4 of the second detergent dispenser via a second connecting hole 845 located on the second connecting surface 843c. Thus, detergent flowing into the storage space of the second cover body 841 through the second detergent dispensing port 842 will move towards the first space S4 of the second detergent dispenser via the second connecting hole 845. The structure of the bottom surface 843 of the second cover is the same as that of the aforementioned bottom surface 743 of the first cover, therefore a detailed description thereof is omitted.

[0159] A second siphon forming tube 846 is provided in the second detergent supply section 8. The second siphon forming tube 846 is combined with the second main body first discharge tube 817 provided in the second storage body 811 to induce a siphon phenomenon. The function and shape of the second siphon forming tube 846 are the same as those of the first siphon forming tube 746, so a detailed description of it is omitted.

[0160] In addition, the second detergent supply section 8 is provided with a second cap water inlet 848 to prevent detergent residue from remaining on the bottom surface 843 of the second cap. The second cap water inlet 848 is configured to achieve the same effect as the cap water inlet 748 of the first detergent supply section.

[0161] The second connecting pipe 87 can be configured to connect the second discharge pipe 816 of the second main body and the second detergent inflow pipe 412 disposed on the outer tub body. The second discharge pipe 816 of the second main body is provided with a first anti-backflow section 88 for the second detergent container, and the second detergent inflow pipe 412 is provided with a second anti-backflow section 89 for the second detergent container. The first anti-backflow section 88 and the second anti-backflow section 89 of the second detergent container can be configured to have the same structure as the first anti-backflow section 78 and the second anti-backflow section 79 described above.

[0162] The following is for reference Figures 9 to 11 A more detailed explanation of the top cover 25 will follow.

[0163] In the above embodiments, the drawer body 21, the outer tub 4 disposed inside the drawer body 21, the roller 6 disposed inside the outer tub, and the top cover 25 covering the upper part of the drawer body 21 are described.

[0164] Since the drawer body 21 adopts a structure that accommodates the outer tub 4 and the roller 6, the drawer body 21 can be referred to as a housing. Figure 2 The diagram shows a clothes handling device with its housing slidably disposed relative to the casing 1. However, the housing itself can be replaced by the casing, in which case, similar to a typical top-loading washing machine, a washing machine can be provided in which the outer tub 4 and the drum 6 are always located inside the casing. Furthermore, as... Figure 17 In the embodiment shown, the upper casing of a housing 1 can be replaced by the drawer body 21.

[0165] The garment handling device in this embodiment is relatively small, therefore, the internal space between the housing and the outer tub, and even the internal space between the drawer body 21 (housing) and the outer tub, may be very narrow. Therefore, installing various electrical wires or conduits located in such internal spaces will be very difficult. In particular, as in the embodiment described above, when a structure capable of supplying detergent is installed on the top cover 25, a water supply pipe for supplying washing water to the detergent dispenser is required, making the structure complex and difficult to assemble. Furthermore, a pipe for connecting the detergent dispenser and the outer tub is required, but due to the lack of sufficient working space, assembly will be difficult.

[0166] Therefore, in the garment handling apparatus of this embodiment, various structures are first installed on the top cover 25, and then the top cover 25 is installed on the drawer body. In particular, the top cover 25 can be installed on the drawer body 21 after the outer tub 4 and the roller 6 are installed inside the drawer body 21, thereby providing a garment handling apparatus with excellent assemblability.

[0167] like Figure 9 As shown, the top cover 25 can be a single-piece structure formed by injection molding.

[0168] As a structure that covers the housing and even the drawer body 21, the top cover 25 needs to allow laundry to enter and exit the roller 6 inside the drawer body 21 from the outside. For this purpose, an opening and even a through hole 251 are formed in the center of the top cover 25.

[0169] The top cover 25 can be formed into a generally rectangular planar shape. This is because, generally speaking, garment handling devices have rectangular planes, and the top cover 25 is formed in a way that matches the shape of the upper surface of the garment handling device.

[0170] Detergent dispenser mounting portions 255 and 256 may be formed on one or both front corners of the top cover 25. The detergent dispenser mounting portions 255 and 256 may also be formed only on one side. Furthermore, the detergent dispenser mounting portion may be shaped as an opening extending vertically through the top cover 25. This is to allow the user to dispense detergent from the top of the detergent dispenser mounting portion downwards.

[0171] The upper surface of the top cover 25 is the portion exposed to the user when they add or remove laundry or detergent. However, the structure that supplies washing water to the interior of the outer tub through the outer tub cover is not for user operation. Therefore, such a structure is preferably not exposed to the user. A portion of the upper surface of the top cover 25 is preferably not exposed to the user.

[0172] Therefore, a structure for installing various components related to water supply is preferably provided behind the top cover 25.

[0173] Specifically, a dispenser mounting portion 50 is preferably provided at the rear of the top cover 25. That is, the dispenser mounting portion 50 is preferably provided at the rear of the through hole 251 for the entry and exit of the laundry. The dispenser mounting portion 50 can be used to mount the dispenser 5 described above on the upper part of the top cover 25.

[0174] Peripheral to the distributor mounting section 50, passage sections 254a, 254b, and 254c may be formed, through which power supply lines and water supply pipes pass. These passage sections may be arranged to extend through the outer barrel cover in a vertical direction.

[0175] A distributor 5 is mounted on the distributor mounting section 50. Furthermore, the distributor 5 can be mounted on the distributor mounting section 50 with the second valve 517 also installed. Therefore, it can be considered that the distributor 5 includes the second valve 517.

[0176] The dispenser 5 can be connected to detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 for supplying washing water to the detergent dispenser. As mentioned earlier, the detergent supply pipes are connected to the detergent dispenser 71 located at the lower part of the top cover 25. Therefore, the detergent supply pipes need to extend from the upper part to the lower part of the top cover 25. Furthermore, such detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 are preferably arranged to be obscured from the user's view.

[0177] Therefore, the dispenser mounting portion 50 preferably has detergent supply pipe passage portions 254a and 254b. The detergent supply pipe can pass through and extend from the upper part of the top cover to the lower part through the detergent supply pipe passage portions.

[0178] An outer tub water supply pipe 33 is connected to the front of the distributor 5. This outer tub water supply pipe 33 is used to supply washing water to the outer tub 4 located at the lower part of the top cover 25. Therefore, the outer tub water supply pipe 33 needs to extend from the distributor 5, which is mounted on the upper part of the top cover 25, to the lower part of the top cover 25. For this purpose, an outer tub water supply pipe passage portion, serving as a second opening 253, can be formed in front of the distributor mounting portion 50.

[0179] The distributor mounting portion 50 may have a valve passage portion 254c for inserting a second valve 517. The second valve 517 may be a solenoid valve, and the height of the second valve 517 may be greater than the height of the distributor. Thus, with a portion of the second valve 517 passing through the valve passage portion 254c, the second valve 517 can be fixed to the distributor mounting portion 50.

[0180] Figure 10The illustration shows a configuration where the dispenser 5 and detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 are mounted on the top cover 25. As shown, only a portion of the detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 are exposed above the top cover 25. Furthermore, most of the rear of the top cover 25 is obscured from the user's view, thus the dispenser 5 and detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 are not visible to the user. Figure 1 The diagram shows the drawer body 21 extended to its maximum extent. As shown, the dispenser 5 and detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 are not exposed to the outside.

[0181] The front of the top cover 25 is exposed to the outside. In particular, the periphery of the opening 251 is also exposed to the outside. Therefore, water may flow into the periphery of the opening 251 in the upper surface of the top cover 25. Water generated from wet laundry or water generated during external cleaning of the washing machine may flow into the upper part of the top cover 25. Such water may flow towards the rear of the top cover 25. In particular, it may flow into the second valve 517, causing valve malfunction or misoperation. Therefore, a rear rib 25a that protrudes upward is preferably formed at the rear of the top cover 25. That is, the rear rib 25a may be formed on the upper surface of the outer tub cover at the rear.

[0182] The rear rib 25a can be formed to extend in the left-right direction to block water from flowing from the front to the rear. In particular, the rear rib 25a can be formed to divide the distributor mounting portion 50 into front and rear sections.

[0183] The rear reinforcing bar 25a can be formed by extending upward from the left and right sides of the distributor mounting part.

[0184] Water can flow through the rear rib 25a to both sides of the top cover 25 and then be discharged. Furthermore, water can flow along the rear rib 25a into the outer tank water supply pipe passage 253.

[0185] like Figure 11 As shown, the detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 extending towards the lower part of the top cover 25 are preferably fixed to the lower surface of the top cover 25. For this purpose, detergent supply pipe mounting portions 35a and 37a can be formed on the lower surface of the top cover 25. These detergent supply pipe mounting portions can be configured as multiple hose hangers 35a and 37b. The detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 extend to the detergent dispenser 71 in a fixed state to the hose hangers.

[0186] The length between the dispenser 5 and the detergent dispenser 71 is relatively long. Therefore, depending on the weight of the detergent supply hose itself and whether water is being supplied, the detergent supply hose may sag or move. Therefore, preferably, multiple hose hangers are provided in the direction in which the detergent supply hose extends, thereby securing the detergent supply hose at multiple fixing points. With this structure, the detergent supply hose can be installed on the top cover 25 and treated as a single component with the top cover 25.

[0187] like Figure 12 As shown, detergent dispensers 71 and 81 are installed at the lower part of the top cover 25. That is, the detergent dispensers are installed in the detergent dispenser mounting portions 255 and 256 formed in the top cover 25. Although not shown, the detergent dispenser 71 can be installed on the top cover 25, and the detergent supply pipes 35 and 37 are connected to the detergent dispensers 71 and 81 at the lower part of the top cover 25.

[0188] Therefore, the top cover 25 can be considered as a component housing the dispenser 5, detergent dispensers 71 and 81, and detergent supply hoses 35 and 37. That is, after installing the dispenser 5 and detergent dispensers 71 and 81 on the top cover 25, the detergent supply hoses 35 and 37 can be used to connect the dispenser 5 and the detergent dispensers 71 and 81, and the detergent supply hoses can be fixed to the top cover 25. This component can be combined with or separated from the housing or even the drawer body 21, thus facilitating assembly and subsequent management.

[0189] Additionally, water or detergent (especially liquid detergent) may flow around the opening 251 on the upper surface of the top cover 25 or around the detergent dispenser mounting portions 255, 256. Although described later, a control panel 231 may be mounted on the front or even the upper front of the top cover 25. Since electrical components are housed inside the control panel 231, it is necessary to prevent the flow of water or detergent to the front of the top cover 25.

[0190] Therefore, a forward rib 25b protruding upward is preferably formed on the upper surface of the top cover 25. The forward rib 25b extends in the left-right direction to prevent water or detergent from flowing from the rear to the front. In particular, the forward rib 25b is provided in front of the detergent dispenser mounting portions 255 and 256 to prevent liquid detergent, liquid bleach, or liquid fabric softener from flowing forward in case the user mistakenly adds them.

[0191] The top cover 25 may include a mounting rib 25c extending horizontally forward of the front rib 25b. The mounting rib 25c may be formed at the front of the top cover 25 and constitute the upper front surface of the top cover. However, the mounting rib 25c may be integrated with a control panel to avoid being exposed to the outside. That is, the mounting rib 25c may be integrated with the control panel 231 at its lower part, thereby supporting the control panel 231.

[0192] The mounting rib 25c can be configured to be positioned on the upper part of the drawer body 21. That is, when the top cover 25 is combined with the drawer body 21, the mounting rib 25c can be connected to the drawer body 21. Thus, the top cover 25 can be supported on the drawer body 21 by the mounting rib 25c.

[0193] Support points for the top cover 25 can be formed in front of it, depending on the number of ribs 25c. The ribs 25c can be formed on the left, right, and center of the top cover 25. Thus, the top cover 25 can be stably supported by the ribs 25c.

[0194] A cutout 25d may be formed between the ribs 25c and 25b. That is, in the portion corresponding to the cutout 25d, structures such as the ribs 25c extending forward from the front rib 25b may be excluded. The cutout 25d may be formed at the left and right positions of the ribs 25c formed in the center of the top cover 25.

[0195] The cut portion 25d can form a space that exposes the drawer body 21 to the outside when the top cover 25 covers the drawer body 21.

[0196] The mounting rib 25c located on the left side of the top cover 25 can be combined with the detergent dispenser 81. For this purpose, a fitting hole 25e can be formed in the mounting rib 25c. Similarly, the mounting rib 25c located on the right side of the top cover 25 can be combined with the detergent dispenser 71. For this purpose, a fitting hole 25e can be formed in the mounting rib 25c.

[0197] With the detergent dispensers 71 and 81 engaged with the mounting ribs, they can extend further along the left-right center direction of the top cover 25. Therefore, the detergent dispensers located below the top cover 25 and within the interior space of the drawer body 21 can be approached via the cutout 25d. That is, the hands of an operator or even an assembler can be inserted into the detergent dispensers from outside the top cover 25 and drawer body 21. As will be described later, this means that after assembling the drawer body 21 and top cover 25, a pipe connection between the detergent dispenser and the outer tub can be subsequently achieved.

[0198] Furthermore, the mounting rib 25c can be considered a structure for the control panel 231 to be joined from top to bottom. Therefore, a vertical joint portion for the control panel 231 to be joined can be formed in the mounting rib.

[0199] Furthermore, a horizontal joint 21g for attaching the control panel 231 to the front can be formed on the front rib 25b.

[0200] The following is for reference Figure 13 The external structure of the garment processing device and the connection between them are described in detail.

[0201] The drawer body 21 or shell includes front, rear, left, and right side walls and forms an internal space. Furthermore, the upper surface of the drawer body 21 is open. The drawer body 21 can be integrally formed with the front, rear, left, and right side walls using injection molding; that is, it can be formed as a single body.

[0202] A roller 6 and an outer drum 4 are installed inside the drawer body 21. Furthermore, a drawer panel 23 is attached to the front of the drawer body 21. When the drawer body 21 moves slidably within the housing 1, a portion of the drawer body 21 and a portion of the top cover 25 may be selectively exposed to the outside of the housing 1. However, the drawer panel 23 is arguably the portion that is always exposed at the front of the housing 1.

[0203] A control panel 231 can be installed on the upper part of the drawer panel 23, the upper front part of the drawer body 21, and the front of the top cover 25. Furthermore, downwardly extending connecting ribs 25f can be formed on the left and right sides of the top cover 25. The connecting ribs 25f can be formed to bend downwards at both ends of the upper surface of the top cover 25. The connecting ribs 25f can be configured to cover a portion of the left and right side walls of the drawer body 21, thereby connecting the top cover 25 to the side walls of the drawer body 21 via the connecting ribs 25f.

[0204] However, after the roller 6 and outer tub 4 are installed inside the drawer body 21, and the top cover 25 and control panel 231 are installed on the drawer body 21, it is not easy to connect the connecting pipes 77 and 87 between the outer tub 4 and the detergent dispensers 71 and 81. This is because, after the top cover 25 is installed, the detergent dispensers 71 and 81 will be located inside the drawer body 21 along with the top cover 25.

[0205] To facilitate the connection of such connecting tubes 77, 87, an access space 21e is preferably formed between the top cover 25 and the drawer body 21.

[0206] like Figure 14 As shown, a cutout 25d can be formed in the top cover 25 to create an inlet / outlet space 21e. However, as the front and rear width of the cutout 25d increases, the inlet / outlet space 21e will increase, but on the other hand, it may cause the front and rear width of the top cover 25 to become larger.

[0207] Therefore, an extension 21f can be formed on the upper part of the front sidewall 21a of the drawer body 21 and even the housing. The extension 21f can be formed in a pocket shape. That is, the extension 21f can be formed to extend forward of the front sidewall 21a and have an opening at the top. Thus, the extension 21f can be formed to have a front-to-back gap and a vertical gap with the top cover 25. In other words, an access space 21e for entering and exiting the interior of the housing can be formed on the upper front part of the drawer body 21. The cutout 25d can further expand the access space.

[0208] At least a portion of the detergent dispensers 71 and 81 can be exposed to the outside through the access space 21e. The access space 21e can be large enough to accommodate an operator's hand or several fingers. First, since one end of the connecting pipes 77 and 87 is attached to the outer tub 4, the other end of the connecting pipes 77 and 87 can be connected to the detergent dispensers 71 and 81 through the access space 21e.

[0209] Therefore, a locking part, such as an annular part 77a or 87a, can be provided at the other end of the connecting pipes 77 and 87, and a hanging part 71a or 81a can be formed in the detergent dispensers 71 and 81. The operator can connect the other end of the connecting pipes 77 and 87 to the detergent dispensers 71 and 81, and then fix the locking part to the hanging part to complete the connection of the connecting pipes. Because the locking part and the hanging part are combined, even if vibration occurs, the connecting pipe can be prevented from separating from the detergent dispenser.

[0210] The connecting pipe can be configured as a corrugated pipe, therefore, the connection part connecting the connecting pipe and the detergent box is preferably located behind the extension part 21f.

[0211] Due to the extension 21f, the top cover 25 may not be able to be supported on the drawer body 21. This is because the extension 21f forms a front-to-back and vertical access space 21e between the top cover 25 and the drawer body 21.

[0212] However, the extension portion 21f may be formed only in a portion along the left and right length direction of the top cover 25 or the drawer body 21. That is, the extension portion 21f may be formed only in a portion on both sides of the left and right center. In other words, only a space is formed that can connect the connecting pipes 77 and 87.

[0213] Therefore, the top cover 25 is preferably supported on the drawer body 21 at the central part and the two sides in front of the drawer body 21.

[0214] The mounting rib 25c formed in the central portion of the top cover 25, and the mounting ribs 25c formed on the left and right sides of the top cover 25, can be supported by the drawer body 21. An extension 21f can be formed between the central mounting rib 25c and the right mounting rib 25c. Similarly, an extension 21f can be formed between the central mounting rib 25c and the left mounting rib 25c.

[0215] To provide support for the top cover 25, an upwardly extending support rib 21g can be formed in the drawer body 21. This support rib can be integrally formed in the drawer body 21 and can extend upwards to support the top cover 25 on the lower surface of the mounting ribs 25c. The support rib 21g can be formed in a manner corresponding to each mounting rib 25c.

[0216] Therefore, by utilizing the structure of the top cover 25 and the drawer body 21, the top cover 25 and the drawer body 21 can be stably joined together. After such a joining, the connecting pipe between the outer tub and the detergent box can be joined through the extension 21f.

[0217] Subsequently, the drawer panel 23 and control panel 231 can be combined with the top cover 25 and the drawer body 21. In this way, the basic external structure of the garment handling device can be assembled.

[0218] Multiple support ribs 21g can be formed. That is, multiple support ribs can be arranged in the left-right direction. The support ribs can have left-right spacing.

[0219] The detergent dispenser's fastening protrusions can be inserted into the space between the supporting ribs. Furthermore, the fastening holes of the top cover can be located above the portion corresponding to the fastening protrusions. Thus, it can be said that the multiple supporting ribs support the top cover while simultaneously creating a space for the detergent dispenser to be attached to it. Because the fastening protrusions of the detergent dispenser are inserted and fixed between the supporting ribs, the detergent dispenser can be more securely secured.

[0220] This garment handling device uses a drawer-type structure, so it can be installed inside the casing.

[0221] When the rollers of the garment handling device are driven, in addition to the rollers and outer tub, the housing 21 itself may also vibrate. Such vibration of the housing may include back-and-forth vibration, up-and-down vibration, and left-and-right vibration.

[0222] A structure for reducing the front-to-back and left-to-right vibrations of the housing can be formed between the housing 21 and the casing 1.

[0223] Specifically, the front portion of the drawer body 21, especially the front sidewall 21a on which the drawer panel 23 is mounted, is not inserted into the interior of the housing. That is, even if the drawer body 21 is introduced into the interior of the housing 1 to the maximum extent, a portion of the front sidewall 21a of the drawer body 21 is blocked by the outlet 11 of the housing 1 and is no longer introduced.

[0224] Therefore, the drawer body 21 is inserted into the interior of the outlet to the maximum extent possible when the garment handling device is operating. At this time, the front side wall 21a of the drawer body 21 will be in contact with the housing 1 of the outlet portion. Therefore, in the contacted state, it is necessary to reduce the vertical and horizontal movement of the drawer body 21.

[0225] For this purpose, a protrusion 1a can be formed in the housing 1 at the outlet 11 portion, and corresponding to the protrusion 1a, a protrusion receiving portion 26 can be formed in the front sidewall 21a. The protrusion can be in a forward-protruding form, and the protrusion receiving portion 26 can be formed such that a portion of the sidewall is open, and its inner diameter expands as the insertion length of the protrusion increases. The protrusion receiving portion 26 can be formed such that the basic inner diameter of the protrusion receiving portion 26 increases as the insertion length of the protrusion 1a increases.

[0226] Therefore, when the protrusion 1a is inserted from the rear to the front of the protrusion receiving portion 26, its vertical and horizontal movement is restricted by the protrusion receiving portion 26 while inserted. However, the vertical and horizontal movement of the protrusion 1a within the protrusion receiving portion 26 is allowed to elastically recover. Thus, the effect of damping the vertical and horizontal vibrations of the drawer body 21 can be achieved.

[0227] The protruding accommodating portion 26 can be integrally formed with the drawer body 21. That is, it can be formed as a single body as part of the drawer body 21 by injection molding.

[0228] The protrusion 1a and the protrusion receiving portion 26 can be formed on the left and right sides of the garment handling device, respectively. In particular, they can be formed on the left and right sides respectively on the lower part of the garment handling device. Of course, they can also be formed on the left and right sides respectively on the upper part of the garment handling device.

[0229] The protruding receiving portion 26 can be formed integrally with the drawer body 21, so there is no need to install the protruding receiving portion 26 separately, thereby simplifying manufacturing and structure.

[0230] like Figure 15As shown, spacer ribs 27 can be integrally formed with the front sidewall 21a of the drawer body 21 on the front surface. The spacer ribs 27 can be formed in a horizontal or vertical shape to allow for integral injection molding with the drawer body 21. Alternatively, the spacer ribs 27 can be formed in a grid pattern combining horizontal and vertical elements.

[0231] The spacer rib 27 can be configured to maintain a gap between the rear surface of the drawer panel 23 and the front surface of the front sidewall of the drawer body 21. For example... Figure 13 As shown, the drawer panel 23 is formed in a board shape, and preferably has a full appearance. This is because, since the drawer panel 23 is the part exposed to the outside of the housing, the user can hold the drawer panel 23 to pull out or pull in the clothing handling device.

[0232] Therefore, the spacer ribs 27 can be used to create a fuller appearance for the drawer panel 23.

[0233] The lower part of the drawer panel 23 is concealed by a lower rib 28 formed on the lower part of the front sidewall 21a. Furthermore, the upper part of the drawer panel 23 is concealed by a control panel 231. In other words, a space is formed between the drawer panel 23 and the drawer body 21 to create a fuller appearance for the drawer panel 23; this space is held in place by spacer ribs 27. Additionally, the upper part of the space formed between the drawer panel 23 and the drawer body 21 is concealed by the control panel 231, and the lower part of the space is concealed by the lower rib 28 of the drawer body 21.

[0234] Therefore, by integrating the spacer ribs 27 and the lower ribs 28 of the drawer body 21 integrally with the drawer body 21, it is easier to create a fuller appearance for the drawer panel 23. This means that additional structures are not required to create such a fuller appearance, thus simplifying manufacturing and the structure. Furthermore, it means that the drawer panel 23 can be directly attached to the drawer body 21.

[0235] In addition, such as Figure 13 As shown, the control panel 231 can be combined with the drawer panel 23 and the top cover 25. The control panel 231 can be combined with the top cover 25 and the drawer panel 23 at the upper part of the extension 21f. Thus, the control panel 231 will cover the space between the drawer body 21 and the drawer panel 23. Furthermore, the control panel 231 will cover the space between the top cover 25 and the drawer body 21.

[0236] In particular, the extension 21f is formed in the shape of a bag protruding forward from the front sidewall 21a of the drawer body 21. The protruding length of the extension 21f can be the same as or similar to the protruding length of the spacer retaining rib 27 described above. That is, the extension 21f can be configured to, together with the spacer retaining rib 27, maintain the gap between the front sidewall 21a of the drawer body 21 and the drawer panel 23.

[0237] A fastening portion 29 may be formed on the front sidewall 21a of the drawer body 21. Furthermore, the fastening portion 29 may be in the form of a protruding post. The drawer panel 23 can be fastened to the front of the front sidewall 21a of the drawer body 21, and the drawer panel 23 is joined to the front sidewall 21a of the drawer body 21 via the fastening portion 29. As an example, a screw may pass through the protruding fastening portion 29. The screw may pass through the inside of the drawer body 21. Therefore, the drawer panel 23 may be joined to the drawer body 21 before the control panel 231. Subsequently, the top cover 25 may be joined to the drawer body 21. However, conversely, the top cover 25 may be joined to the drawer body 21 first, and then the drawer panel 23 may be joined to the drawer body 21. In either case, the control panel 231 is joined before the top cover 25 or the drawer panel 23, thus enabling connection based on the connecting tube of the extension portion.

[0238] Figure 17 Another embodiment of the garment handling apparatus 100 of the present invention is shown, wherein the garment handling apparatus provided in this embodiment is... Figure 1 Compared to the previous embodiment, the difference is that the first processing device A is located above the second processing device B.

[0239] Figure 1 The second processing device shown and Figure 17 The second processing device B shown can be configured with the same structure as each other. Figure 17 The example shown is a case where the second processing device B is composed of a device for washing clothes.

[0240] The second processing device B may include: a second housing 91 capable of supporting the housing 1 of the first processing device A; a second outer tank 92 disposed inside the second housing for storing water; and a second roller 94 rotatably disposed inside the second outer tank. Alternatively, two processing devices may be disposed within one housing. That is, the first processing device A may be located in the upper space of one housing, and the second processing device B may be located in the lower space of one housing.

[0241] A second housing inlet 911, which is opened and closed by a second door 913, is provided on the front of the second housing 91. The second outer tub 92 can be configured as a hollow cylindrical shape, and a second outer tub inlet 921 is provided on the front of the second outer tub 92. To prevent water leakage, the second housing inlet 911 and the second outer tub inlet 921 can be connected by a sealing gasket 925.

[0242] The second outer tub 92 can be fixed to the inside of the second housing 91 by the second outer tub support 923. The second outer tub 92 receives water supplied by the second water supply section 926, and the water stored inside the second outer tub 92 is discharged to the outside of the second housing 91 through the second drain section 927. The second outer tub water supply pipe 926 is opened and closed by the second outer tub water supply pipe valve 929 controlled by the control section (not shown) of the second processing device.

[0243] The second roller 94 may be formed by a hollow cylindrical shape, and a second roller loading port 941 connected to the second housing loading port 911 and the second outer barrel loading port 921 may be provided in front of the second roller 94.

[0244] The internal space of the second roller 94 is connected to the internal space of the second outer barrel 92 through the second roller through hole 943. The second roller 94 is rotated by a second drive unit, which may include: a second stator 945; a second rotor 946; and a second rotating shaft 947, which passes through the back of the second outer barrel and connects the second roller and the second rotor. The second rotating shaft 947 may be arranged parallel to the bottom surface of the second housing 91.

[0245] In one embodiment of the clothing processing apparatus of the present invention, the first processing device A is configured to support the bottom surface of the second processing device B. Figure 1 The first processing device A can be as follows: Figures 1 to 16 The method described above is used for setting.

[0246] However, as Figure 17 As shown, when the first processing device A is positioned above the second processing device B, the first processing device A in this embodiment may include: the housing 1; an outer tub 2 disposed inside the housing for storing water; a drum 6 rotatably disposed inside the outer tub for storing clothes; and a first detergent supply unit 7 and a second detergent supply unit 8 for supplying detergent to the outer tub. That is, in the case of... Figure 17 In the case of a garment processing device configured as shown, drawer 2 can be omitted from the first processing device A.

[0247] However, in Figure 17 In the embodiment, a housing dispensing port 13 located above the door 45 and a housing door 15 for opening and closing the housing dispensing port are required to be provided on the upper surface of the housing 1. Furthermore, the first detergent dispenser mounting portion 255 and the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256, on which the detergent supply units 7 and 8 are installed, also need to be configured to extend through the upper surface of the housing 1. The first detergent dispenser mounting portion 255 and the second detergent dispenser mounting portion 256 can be configured to be opened and closed using a first dispensing hole door (not shown) and a second dispensing hole door 19 rotatably provided on the upper surface of the housing 1.

[0248] Furthermore, when the cross-sectional area of ​​the first water supply pipe 31 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the detergent supply pipe 35, or when the energy required to operate the first valve 311 is greater than the energy required to operate the second valve 517, the first valve 311 and the second valve 517 are preferably controlled in the following manner: When water is supplied to the first detergent supply unit 7, the control unit preferably first controls the second valve 517 to open the detergent supply pipe 35, and then controls the first valve 311 to open the first water supply pipe 31. This is because, when the cross-sectional area of ​​the first water supply pipe 31 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the detergent supply pipe 35, or when the energy required to operate the first valve is greater than the energy required to operate the second valve, if the first water supply pipe 31 is opened first, even if electricity is supplied to the second valve 517, the second valve 517 may be unable to open the detergent supply pipe 35 due to water pressure.

[0249] Conversely, in the event that it is necessary to cut off the water supply to the first detergent supply unit 7, the control unit preferably first closes the first water supply pipe 31 through the first valve 311, and then closes the detergent water supply pipe 35 through the second valve 517.

[0250] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first processing device A may not be a drawer type. That is, it may be configured so that the outer barrel or roller cannot be pulled out from inside the housing. Thus, the housing itself will perform the function of housing the outer barrel and roller. Therefore, in this embodiment, the housing for housing the outer barrel and roller, which can be pulled out relative to the housing, can be omitted.

[0251] This invention can be implemented in various forms, and the scope of this invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Therefore, if a modified embodiment includes the structural elements of the claims, it should be considered to fall within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, in, include: The casing has an outlet at the front; A drawer includes a drawer body, a drawer panel, and a top cover. The drawer body is inserted into the interior of the housing through the outlet. The drawer panel is fixed to the front of the drawer body to open and close the outlet. The top cover forms the upper surface of the drawer body and includes an opening that communicates between the interior and exterior of the drawer body. An outer tub is disposed inside the drawer body, extends vertically and has a width greater than its height, the outer tub comprising a cylindrical outer tub body and an outer tub cover forming the upper surface of the outer tub; A drum, rotatably disposed inside the outer tub, is used to hold laundry. A detergent supply unit is configured to supply detergent to the outer tub; and The detergent supply pipe supplies water to the detergent supply unit. The detergent supply unit includes: A detergent dispenser, disposed at the front of the drawer, provides a first space for storing the detergent; and A connecting pipe connects the detergent dispenser and the outer tub. The outer barrel includes: A detergent inlet pipe is formed on the outer tub body at a position lower than the outer tub lid, and is connected to the connecting pipe. The drawer body includes: The front side wall, rear side wall, left side wall, and right side wall form the internal space of the drawer body; and An extension section is provided on the upper part of the front side wall of the drawer body, with an opening to form an access space that connects the interior of the drawer body and the interior of the drawer panel. The connecting pipe is exposed into the inlet / outlet space.

2. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The detergent dispenser is installed on the lower part of one of the front left and front right sides of the top cover.

3. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The portion where the detergent dispenser and the connecting tube are connected is exposed into the access space.

4. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The portion where the connecting tube connects to the detergent dispenser is located behind the extension.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, in, include: A locking part is provided in one of the connecting pipe and the detergent box; and A latching part is provided on the other side of the connecting pipe and the detergent box, for the locking part to lock in place.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The connecting pipe includes a flexible corrugated pipe.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The top cover includes: The cut-out portion, located on the upper side of the extension portion, is recessed rearward and open in the vertical direction, thereby forming the entry and exit space together with the extension portion.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The cut portion is formed by cutting a part of the front portion of the top cover located on the upper part of the front side wall of the drawer body.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein, On both sides of the cut portion, there are placement ribs extending forward toward the top cover. The mounting ribs are located on the upper part of the drawer body.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The extension protrudes forward from the front sidewall and has an opening at the top.

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