Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention provides a clothes treating apparatus. In one embodiment, a laundry treating apparatus includes: a drum accommodating laundry therein; the box body is used for accommodating the drum; the case includes: a front panel provided on a front side; side panels which are respectively provided on both sides in the side direction and on which rear curved sections which are curved inward in the rear direction are formed; a back panel provided on the rear side and including a first bent portion bent forward toward both ends of the side panel; the bracket comprises a first combining part and a second combining part; at least one part of the first combining part faces the first bending part and is combined with the first bending part; the second combining part is formed by bending from the first combining part; the back panel and the side panel are coupled by the bracket, the first bent portion of the back panel is coupled to the first coupling portion, and the rear bent portion of the side panel is coupled to the second coupling portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a clothes treating device. Background Art

[0002] A laundry processing device is a device that puts laundry such as clothes and bedding into a drum and performs necessary processing on the laundry such as removing stains attached to the laundry and drying the laundry.

[0003] In the case where the laundry treatment device is configured to remove stains from laundry, the laundry treatment device may perform processes such as washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying. The laundry treatment device may include: a housing, which forms an exterior; an outer tub, which is contained inside the housing; a drum, which is rotatably mounted inside the outer tub, into which laundry is put; and a detergent supply device, which supplies detergent to the inside of the drum. In a state where washing water is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, if the drum is rotated by a motor, the laundry may remove stains attached to the laundry under the action of friction with the drum and the washing water.

[0004] In the case where the laundry processing device is configured to dry laundry, the laundry processing device can remove moisture from the laundry by supplying dry air to the laundry. The laundry processing device may include a housing, a drum, and a heating device, etc. The drum is rotatably disposed inside the housing, and the heating device heats or dries the air supplied to the laundry. As dry air is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, moisture present in the laundry evaporates and is removed under the action of the dry air, thereby being able to remove moisture from the laundry.

[0005] Publication KR10-2005-0054201A1 (existing document 1) illustrates a clothes treatment device. The appearance of the clothes treatment device is formed by a box body. The box body may include a front panel, a side panel, a back panel, and a top panel. According to the prior art, each panel has a structure that is directly connected to each other. Summary of the invention

[0006] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a structure capable of reducing the rattling noise in the connection between the panels of a box body constituting the appearance of a clothes treating apparatus.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a structure that can improve the assembly convenience of an assembling worker during the process of assembling a box body constituting the appearance of a clothes treating device.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide a structure capable of adjusting the depth of a clothes treating device as required when the clothes treating device is manufactured.

[0010] Problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood from the following description by those having ordinary skill in the art.

[0011] Technical solutions to the problem

[0012] The present invention provides a clothes processing device. In one embodiment, the clothes processing device includes: a drum, which contains clothes inside; and a box, which contains the drum; the box includes: a front panel, which is arranged on the front side; side panels, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the side direction and are formed with rear curved parts that are curved inward in the rear direction; a back panel, which is arranged on the rear side and includes a first curved part that is curved forward at both ends facing the side panels; and a bracket, which includes a first coupling part, at least a part of which faces the first curved part and is coupled to the first curved part, and a second coupling part formed by bending from the first coupling part; the back panel and the side panels are coupled through the bracket, the first curved part of the back panel is coupled to the first coupling part, and the rear curved part of the side panel is coupled to the second coupling part.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second coupling portion may extend from a side of the first coupling portion adjacent to a back panel constituting a back side of the back panel.

[0014] In one embodiment, the bracket may be formed with a recessed portion in which at least a portion of the bracket is recessed inward.

[0015] In one embodiment, a recessed portion that does not contact the first bent portion may be formed in at least a portion of the first coupling portion of the bracket.

[0016] In one embodiment, a recessed portion that does not contact the rear curved portion may be formed in at least a portion of the second coupling portion of the bracket.

[0017] In one embodiment, the length of the bracket in the up-down direction may be smaller than the height of the back panel.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first coupling portion may include a protruding portion protruding toward the first curved portion, and a locking hole for the protruding portion to penetrate may be formed at a position of the first curved portion corresponding to the protruding portion.

[0019] In one embodiment, the protrusion may include a first hook portion extending from an inner portion of the protrusion penetrating the locking hole toward one of the upper and lower directions.

[0020] In one embodiment, the protruding portion may further include a second hook portion extending from an inner portion of the protruding portion penetrating the locking hole toward the other direction of the up-down direction.

[0021] In one embodiment, the bracket may be formed in a vertically symmetrical shape.

[0022] In one embodiment, the first curved portion of the rear panel may be coupled to the first coupling portion of the bracket by a fastening member, and the rear curved portion of the side panel may be coupled to the second coupling portion of the bracket by a fastening member.

[0023] In one embodiment, a protrusion protruding toward the rear curved portion is formed at the second coupling portion of the bracket, the protrusion is formed around a through hole through which a fastening member for coupling with the rear curved portion passes, and the protrusion can contact the rear curved portion.

[0024] In one embodiment, the protrusion may be formed in a ring shape surrounding the through hole.

[0025] In one embodiment, the first bent portion of the rear panel and the rear bent portion of the side panel may be provided to be capable of being combined with each other.

[0026] In one embodiment, the back panel may further include a second bent portion bent outward from the first bent portion, and the second connecting portion may be extended so that at least a portion thereof is parallel to the second bent portion.

[0027] In one embodiment, a rigidity reinforcing portion may be further included, the rigidity reinforcing portion extending forward from a side of the second combining portion opposite to a side on which the first combining portion is formed.

[0028] Effects of the Invention

[0029] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the vibration noise during operation can be reduced by the connection structure between the panels of the box body constituting the appearance of the clothes treating device.

[0030] According to the embodiments of the present invention, in the process of assembling the box body constituting the appearance of the clothes treating apparatus, the assembly convenience of the assembling workers can be improved.

[0031] According to the embodiment of the present invention, when manufacturing the clothes treating apparatus, the depth of the clothes treating apparatus can be adjusted as needed.

[0032] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand unmentioned effects from the present specification and the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 The present invention is an exploded perspective view for explaining the combination of a back panel and a side panel in a box body constituting a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 It is an exploded perspective view for explaining the structure of the bracket and the back panel combined according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a side view showing a state where a bracket and a rear panel according to an embodiment of the present invention are coupled.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing a state where a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention is coupled to a rear panel as viewed from the rear side.

[0038] Figure 6 The present invention is a perspective view showing a state in which a back panel and a side panel of a housing constituting a clothes treating device are connected by a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 As Figure 6 The cross section of the A portion in FIG. 1 is a partial cross section of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 The cross section of the rear panel and the side panels is shown in a state where they are coupled using a bracket.

[0040] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional perspective view of part A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention.

[0042] However, the present invention can be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments. In addition, in order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted in the drawings, and similar reference numerals are given to similar parts throughout the specification.

[0043] In this specification, repeated descriptions of the same components will be omitted.

[0044] In addition, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a certain component is "connected" or "linked" to another component, it should be understood that although the component can be directly connected or directly linked to the other component, other components may exist between them. On the contrary, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a certain component is "directly connected" or "directly linked" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between them.

[0045] In addition, the terms used in this specification are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0046] Furthermore, in the present specification, unless otherwise defined, an expression in the singular may include an expression in the plural.

[0047] In addition, in this specification, terms such as "including" or "having" should be understood as intending to indicate the existence of features, numbers, steps, actions, structural elements, components or combinations thereof recorded in the specification, and are not intended to preclude the existence or additional possibilities of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, structural elements, components or combinations thereof.

[0048] In addition, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of items or any one of the plurality of items. In this specification, "a and / or b" may include "a" or "b" or "all of a and b".

[0049] Figure 1 A clothes treating device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. In an embodiment of the present invention, the clothes treating device 1 comprises a first treating device 10 , a second treating device 20 and a control panel 200 .

[0050] In the description of the present invention, the definitions of the front direction +X, rear direction -X, first side direction +Y, second side direction -Y, upper direction +Z, and lower direction Z of each structure can be defined by the same terms. For example, the front and rear directions +X and -X of the first processing device 10 can be defined the same as the front and rear directions of the second processing device 20, the control panel 200, etc., and the side direction Y and the up and down direction Z can also be defined the same.

[0051] The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may be various devices for processing clothes, such as a washing machine for washing clothes and / or a drying machine for drying clothes. The first processing device 10 may be a washing machine, and the second processing device 20 may be a drying machine. The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may both be washing machines or drying machines, or the first processing device 10 may be a drying machine and the second processing device 20 may be a washing machine, or may be other various devices for processing clothes.

[0052] In an embodiment, the first treatment device 10 located at the lower side may be equivalent to a washing machine for washing clothes. A first drum 12 and an outer barrel 14 for accommodating clothes may be provided inside the first treatment device 10. The first drum 12 inside the first treatment device 10 may be rotatably provided inside the outer barrel 14. The second treatment device 20 is located on the upper side of the first treatment device 10. The first treatment device 10 supports the second treatment device 20. The second treatment device 20 may be equivalent to a dryer for drying clothes. The second treatment device 20 may have a first drum 12 and an outer barrel 14 for accommodating clothes inside.

[0053] The first processing device 10 may include a first housing 110 forming an appearance. A first front panel 112 may be provided on the front side of the first housing 110. A clothing opening communicating with the first drum 12 may be formed on the first front panel 112. The clothing opening may be opened and closed by a first housing door 17. The first drum 12 of the first processing device 10 according to an embodiment has a rotation axis parallel to the front-rear directions +X, -Y.

[0054] A first left side panel 115 may be provided on one side direction +Y of the first processing device 10. A first right side panel 116 (see Figure 2 A first back panel (not shown) may be provided at the rear side of the first processing device 10. A first top panel (not shown) may be provided at the upper side of the first processing device 10. A first bottom panel 117 (see Figure 2 ).

[0055] The first front panel 112, the first side panel 115, the first back panel (not shown), the first top panel 119 and the first bottom panel (not shown) can be combined with each other to form the first housing 110. The first housing 110 can form a space inside which the built-in components constituting the first processing device 10 such as the first roller 12 are arranged.

[0056] The first processing device 10 can put the clothes to be processed into the first box body 110 through the clothes opening, so that the clothes are accommodated in the first drum 12, and the processing process of the first processing device 10 is performed.

[0057] A detergent opening is formed on the first front panel 112, and the detergent storage unit 16 is inserted into the detergent opening. In the laundry processing device 1 according to an embodiment, the first processing device 10 is arranged on the ground, and the detergent storage unit 16 can be closer to the top than the laundry opening of the first processing device 10, so as to facilitate the introduction and extraction of the detergent storage unit 16. The detergent storage unit 16 can be located between the laundry opening of the first processing device 10 and the control panel 200. That is, the detergent storage unit 16 can be closer to the top than the laundry opening of the first processing device 10, and can be closer to the bottom than the control panel 200. The detergent storage unit 16 can be introduced into the first box 110 or extracted from the first box 110 by the user. For example, the user can separate the detergent storage unit 16 from the first box 110, and after storing the detergent in the detergent storage unit 16, introduce the detergent storage unit 16 into the first box 110.

[0058] In one embodiment, the first front panel 112 is formed with a filter opening for inserting a filter unit 18 for capturing foreign matter from washing water, and the filter unit 18 is inserted into the filter opening. The filter unit 18 can be arranged on the lower side of the first front panel 112. The filter unit 18 can be introduced into the interior of the first housing 110 through the filter opening, and can be connected to the flow path of washing water discharged from the outer barrel 14. The filter unit 18 can filter foreign matter from the washing water discharged from the outer barrel 14 after performing the washing process. The role of the filter unit 18 is not necessarily limited to this, and can be configured to filter foreign matter from a variety of objects as needed. For example, the filter unit 18 can also be configured to filter out foreign matter from the washing water used to perform the washing process before performing the washing process.

[0059] The user can introduce the filter unit 18 into the first housing 110 through the filter opening, or lead out the filter unit 18 from the first housing 110. The drawn filter unit 18 can be reused or replaced after cleaning. In the relationship between the filter unit 18 and the detergent storage unit 16, the cycle of introducing and leading out the filter unit 18 may be relatively long. Therefore, an embodiment of the present invention can configure the detergent opening for inserting the detergent storage unit 16 with a relatively short cycle of introducing and leading out on the upper side of the first front panel 112. In addition, since the filter opening for inserting the filter unit 18 with a longer cycle of introducing and leading out is configured on the lower side of the first front panel 112, it is possible to achieve a structure of the first front panel 112 that improves ease of use and has excellent space utilization.

[0060] Furthermore, inside the first box body 110, the washing water discharge flow path connected to the outer barrel 14 can be located on the lower side of the first box body 110 to easily discharge the washing water. In one embodiment of the present invention, the filter unit 18 is arranged on the lower side of the first box body 110 so that it can be efficiently connected to the washing water discharge flow path.

[0061] A first device control unit 19 may be provided in the first processing device 10. The first device control unit 19 is a structure for controlling various devices constituting the first processing device 10. The first device control unit 19 is arranged inside the first housing 110. The first device control unit 19 may include a circuit substrate and a plurality of electronic devices mounted on the circuit substrate. In an embodiment, the first device control unit 19 may confirm information corresponding to an operation signal received from the control panel 200 in a memory, and perform device control corresponding to the operation signal. The first device control unit 19 may transmit the state of the first processing device 10 to the control panel 200.

[0062] The second treatment device 20 may include a second housing 120 forming an appearance. The second housing 120 may include a second front panel 122 disposed at the front side. A clothing opening communicating with the second drum 22 may be formed in the second front panel 122. The clothing opening may be opened and closed by a second housing door 27.

[0063] A second left side panel 125 may be provided on one side direction +Y of the second processing device 20. A second right side panel 126 (see Figure 2 A second back panel (not shown) may be provided at the rear side of the second processing device 20. A second top panel 127 may be provided at the upper side of the second processing device 20. A base 500 (see Figure 2 ).

[0064] The second front panel 122, the second side panel 125, and the second rear panel 128 (see Figure 2 ), the second top panel 127 and the base 500 can be combined with each other to form the second box 120, and can have a connection relationship with each other. The second box 120 can form a space inside which the second roller 22 and other built-in components constituting the second processing device 20 are arranged.

[0065] The clothes to be processed can be put into the second box 120 through the clothes opening of the second processing device 20 and stored in the second drum 22. The clothes stored in the second drum 22 can be washed, dried, etc. by the second processing device 20.

[0066] In the second processing device 20 of one embodiment, the laundry opening is provided on the second front panel 122 together with the second cabinet door 27. The second drum 22 accommodated in the second processing device 20 has a rotation axis parallel to the front-rear direction X.

[0067] The second processing device 20 is disposed on the upper side of the first processing device 10. In one embodiment, the lower portion of the first processing device 10 may be combined with the upper portion of the second processing device 20. The upper portion of the first processing device 10 may have a structure for supporting the second processing device 20. For example, the first top panel (not shown) of the first processing device 10 may have a structure for directly or indirectly supporting the base 500 of the second processing device 20.

[0068] A second device control unit 29 may be provided in the second processing device 20. The second device control unit 29 is a component that controls various devices that constitute the second processing device 20. The second device control unit 29 is configured inside the second housing 120. The second device control unit 29 may include a circuit substrate and a plurality of electronic devices mounted on the circuit substrate. In an embodiment, the second device control unit 29 may confirm information corresponding to an operation signal received from the control panel 200 in a memory, and perform device control corresponding to the operation signal. The second device control unit 29 may transmit the state of the second processing device 20 to the control panel 200.

[0069] The control panel 200 is arranged between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. Since the control panel 200 is arranged between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 at a height roughly corresponding to the waist of the user, it is possible to ensure a height that is convenient for the user to operate. The control panel 200 can be connected to at least one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 by signal. In an embodiment, the control panel 200 is connected to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 by signal. In an embodiment, the control panel 200 is connected to the first device control unit 19 and / or the second processing device 20 by signal. A user interface (UI) is displayed on the front portion of the control panel 200. The user can control the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 through the control panel 200.

[0070] A rear bracket 500 is provided at the rear of the laundry processing device 1. The rear bracket 500 is combined with the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. The rear bracket 500 is arranged at the upper rear portion of the first processing device 10 and at the lower rear portion of the second processing device 20. A handle for a carrier is formed at the rear bracket 500. The carrier can use the handle formed at the rear bracket 500 to more easily move the laundry processing device 1.

[0071] Figure 2This is an exploded perspective view for explaining the combination of the back panel and the side panel in the box body constituting the clothes processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Provide explanation.

[0072] In the description of the embodiment, the second housing 120 of the second treatment device 20 is used as an example for description. The present invention can also be applied to the first housing 110 constituting the first treatment device 10. In addition, the present invention can also be applied to a clothing treatment device including a single treatment device in addition to a clothing treatment device in which a plurality of treatment devices are stacked up and down. In the embodiment, if the structure of the present embodiment is applied to the second treatment device 20 in the clothing treatment device 1 in which the first treatment device 10 and the second treatment device 20 are stacked, the shaking noise caused by the joint between the components of the housing that may occur mainly in the upper part can be effectively reduced.

[0073] The left side of the second back panel 128 is combined with the second left side panel 125 through the first bracket 300-1. The right side of the second back panel 128 is combined with the second right side panel 126 through the second bracket 300-2. The first bracket 300-1 and the second bracket 300-2 can be substantially the same bracket. The second bracket 300-2 can be a component that turns the first bracket 300-1 upside down. By using the first bracket 300-1 and the second bracket 300-2 as the same bracket (the same component), the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In the case where the first bracket 300-1 and the second bracket 300-2 use components of substantially different forms from each other, the assembly operator needs to distinguish between the two sides for assembly, which may reduce the convenience of assembly. According to an embodiment of the present invention, as the first bracket 300-1 and the second bracket 300-2 use the same bracket (the same component), the convenience of assembly of the assembly operator can be improved.

[0074] Hereinafter, the first bracket 300-1 and the second bracket 300-2 are collectively referred to as the bracket 300. The method of combining the second rear panel 128 and the second left side panel 125 of the first bracket 300-1 is substantially the same as the method of combining the second rear panel 128 and the second right side panel 126 of the second bracket 300-2, and therefore one description replaces the other. Since the second left side panel 125 and the second right side panel 126 are symmetrical to each other and have substantially the same structure, the description of one of the second left side panel 125 and the second right side panel 126 replaces the description of the other.

[0075] The second back panel 128 includes a back panel 128a constituting the back of the second housing 120. The second back panel 128 includes first curved portions 128b curved forward from both side ends of the back panel 128a. The second back panel 128 includes second curved portions 128c curved outward from the front end of the first curved portions 128b.

[0076] The second right side panel 126 includes a side panel 126a constituting the side surface of the second housing 120. The second right side panel 126 includes a rear curved portion 126b curved inward from the rear side of the side panel 126a. The rear curved portion 126b is located further rearward than the second curved portion 128c of the second rear panel 128.

[0077] Figure 3 It is an exploded perspective view for explaining the structure of the bracket and the back panel combined according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] The bracket 300 is located between the second curved portion 128c and the rear curved portion 126b. The bracket 300 connects the second rear panel 128 with the second right side panel 126. In addition, a bracket 300 is provided to connect the second rear panel 128 with the second left side panel 125.

[0079] The bracket 300 includes a first joint portion 310 and a second joint portion 320. The first joint portion 310 faces the first curved portion 128b. The second joint portion 320 is bent and extended from the first joint portion 310. The first joint portion 310 and the second joint portion 320 can be formed by bending one plate. The bracket 300 can also be formed by combining (for example, welding) a plate forming the first joint portion 310 and a plate forming the second joint portion 320. The first joint portion 310 can be a plate shape extending in the up-down direction. The second joint portion 320 can be a plate shape bent from the side of the first joint portion 310 and formed long in the up-down direction. The second joint portion 320 extends from one side of the first joint portion 310 adjacent to the back panel 128a of the second back panel 128. The width of the first joint portion 310 is smaller than the width of the first curved portion 128b. The width of the second joint portion 320 can be smaller than the width of the second curved portion 128c. The first joint portion 310 can be formed by a plurality of separate plates. In an embodiment, the plurality of plates constituting the first coupling portion 310 may be formed by cutting one plate. The bracket 300 may be formed of a metal material.

[0080] In an embodiment, the length (height) of the bracket 300 in the vertical direction may be smaller than the height of the second rear panel 128. Since the length of the bracket 300 in the vertical direction is smaller than the height of the second rear panel 128, the contact area between the bracket 300 and the second rear panel 128 can be reduced. The length (height) of the second side panels 125 and 126 in the vertical direction may be the same as the height of the second rear panel 128. The length of the bracket 300 in the vertical direction is smaller than the height of the second side panels 125 and 126.

[0081] In the embodiment, the first combining portion 310 includes a first fixing portion 311, a second fixing portion 312, a third fixing portion 313, a first temporary fixing portion 314, and a second temporary fixing portion 315. The first fixing portion 311 is formed at the upper portion of the first combining portion 310. The third fixing portion 313 is formed at the lower portion of the first combining portion 310. The second fixing portion 312 is formed in the middle of the first combining portion 310. The first temporary fixing portion 314 is formed between the first fixing portion 311 and the second fixing portion 312. The second temporary fixing portion 315 is formed between the second fixing portion 312 and the third fixing portion 313.

[0082] A coupling hole for coupling with a fastening member 900a is formed in the first fixing portion 311. A through hole for coupling with a fastening member 900b is formed in the second fixing portion 312. A through hole for coupling with a fastening member 900c is formed in the third fixing portion 313. A through hole is formed in the first curved portion 128b at a position corresponding to the through holes formed in the first fixing portion 311, the second fixing portion 312 and the third fixing portion 313. The first fixing portion 311 is coupled to the first curved portion 128b using a fastening member 900a. The second fixing portion 312 is coupled to the first curved portion 128b using a fastening member 900b. The third fixing portion 313 is coupled to the first curved portion 128b using a fastening member 900b. The fastening member 900 may be a screw, a rivet, or the like.

[0083] A first protrusion 314c for temporarily fixing to the first curved portion 128b is formed on the first temporary fixing portion 314. In the embodiment, the first protrusion 314c may extend toward the inner side of the first curved portion 128b and may have hooks 314ca and 314cb formed in the upper and lower directions (see FIG. Figure 4). The first protrusion 314c may be symmetrical in shape. In an embodiment, the first protrusion 314c may be in an arrow shape. The first protrusion 314c penetrates the stop hole 128bc formed in the first curved portion 128b, and a portion thereof is closer to the inner side than the first curved portion 128b. As the first protrusion 314c is caught by the stop hole 128bc, the bracket 300 may be temporarily combined with the second back panel 128. In an embodiment, the hooks 314ca and 314cb prevent the bracket 300 from detaching from the stop hole 128bc.

[0084] The second temporary fixing portion 315 is formed with a second protruding portion 315c for temporary fixing with the first curved portion 128b. In an embodiment, the second protruding portion 315c may extend toward the inner side of the first curved portion 128b and may be formed with a locking protrusion in the up-down direction. The second protruding portion 315c may be symmetrical in shape up-down. In an embodiment, the second protruding portion 315c may be in the shape of an arrow.

[0085] In an embodiment, the bracket 300 may be formed in a vertically symmetrical shape with respect to the center line of the second fixing portion 312. As the bracket 300 is formed in a vertically symmetrical shape, the first bracket 300-1 and the second bracket 300-2 may be provided as the same component. In an embodiment, the second bracket 300-2 may be a component that turns the first bracket 300-1 upside down.

[0086] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing a state where a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention is combined with a rear panel from the side. In order to clearly illustrate the bracket, the side panel is omitted. Figure 4 Provide explanation.

[0087] The bracket 300 is coupled to the first curved portion 128 b of the second rear panel 128 .

[0088] The first fixing portion 311 may be formed to include a surface contact portion 311a and a recessed portion 311c. The recessed portion 311c is formed to be raised from the surface contact portion 311a, and therefore does not directly contact the first curved portion 128b. In the surface contact portion 311a, the fastening portion 311b that is in direct contact with the first curved portion 128b is formed to protrude forward of the surface contact portion 311a. A through hole is formed in the fastening portion 311b, and the fastening member 900a penetrates the through hole to combine the first fixing portion 311 with the first curved portion 128b. The inventor of the present invention recognizes that when the back panel, the side panel, etc., which are components constituting the box body of the laundry processing device 1, are combined with each other, if the surfaces in contact with each other increase, a shaking noise will occur. Thus, when the back panel and the side panel are combined by the bracket 300, the shaking noise can be reduced by reducing the contact area of ​​the combined surface. That is, if the recessed portion 311c is formed, the contact area can be reduced, thereby obtaining the incidental effect of reducing the shaking noise.

[0089] The first temporary fixing portion 314 may be formed to include a surface contact portion 314a and a recessed portion 314b. The recessed portion 314b is formed to be raised from the surface contact portion 314a, and therefore does not directly contact the first curved portion 128b. According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the recessed portion 314b is formed, the jitter noise can be reduced. The first protrusion 314c may extend from the recessed portion 311c. The first protrusion 314c may extend from the recessed portion 314b to the inner side of the first curved portion 128b. The first protrusion 314c penetrates and is inserted into the stop hole 128bc.

[0090] The first protrusion 314c may include a first hook 314ca and a second hook 314cb. In the first protrusion 314c, the first hook 314ca and the second hook 314cb are formed to protrude from the inner side inserted into the stop hole 128bc. The first hook 314ca extends from the inner side portion penetrating the stop hole 128bc in one direction of the up-down direction. In an embodiment, the first hook 314ca extends downward from the inner side portion penetrating the stop hole 128bc. The second hook 314cb extends from the inner side portion penetrating the stop hole 128bc in another direction of the up-down direction. In an embodiment, the second hook 314cb extends upward from the inner side portion penetrating the stop hole 128bc. Since the first hook 314ca is formed on the first protruding portion 314c, the bracket 300 can be temporarily fixed by being caught on the second rear panel 128, and since the second hook 314cb is also formed, when the bracket 300 is turned upside down and used on the opposite side, the second hook 314cb can be located at the bottom, and the bracket 300 is temporarily fixed by being caught on the second rear panel 128. By forming the first hook 314ca and the second hook 314cb on the first protruding portion 314c, the first bracket 300-1 and the second bracket 300-2 can be provided as the same component.

[0091] A recessed portion 321 may also be formed in at least a portion of the second coupling portion 320 (see Figure 5 ). The recessed portion 321 bulges in a direction that does not contact the rear curved portion 126b.

[0092] In the embodiment, the second joint portion 320 may further include a rigid reinforcement portion 331, 332, 333 extending from the second joint portion 320. The rigid reinforcement portion 331, 332, 333 extends forward from the second joint portion 320. The rigid reinforcement portion 331, 332, 333 may be disposed toward the second left side panel 125 (see Figure 2 ). The rigidity reinforcement parts 331, 332, 333 extend from the side of the second joint part 320 opposite to the side where the first joint part 310 extends. One or more embossed parts 332a are formed on the rigidity reinforcement parts 331, 332, 333. The embossed parts 332a can improve the rigidity of the second joint part 320.

[0093] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing a state where a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention is combined with a rear panel as viewed from the rear side. In order to clearly illustrate the bracket, the side panels are omitted. Figure 5 Provide explanation.

[0094] In one embodiment, a recessed portion 321 , an opening portion 322 a and a through hole 325 may be formed in the second combining portion 320 .

[0095] The recessed portion 321 is recessed along the length direction of the second coupling portion 320. The opening portion 322a is formed at a position corresponding to the through hole 129a formed in the second bent portion 128c.

[0096] The opening 322a allows an assembling worker to approach the through hole 129a of the second curved portion 128c and to connect the second curved portion 128c to other components via a fastening member passing through the through hole 129a.

[0097] The through hole 325 may be penetrated by a fastening member, and the rear curved portion 126b of the second left side panel 125 may be coupled to the bracket 300 by the fastening member. A raised portion 325a that bulges toward the rear curved portion 126b is formed around the through hole 325. The raised portion 325a is formed in a ring shape surrounding the through hole 325. In an embodiment, the raised portion 325a may be formed in a circular ring shape. The raised portion 325a contacts the rear curved portion 126b. Since the bracket 300 contacts the rear curved portion 126b through the raised portion 325a, the contact area of ​​the coupling surface can be reduced. Thus, the shaking noise can be effectively reduced.

[0098] Figure 6 1 is a perspective view showing a state where a back panel and a side panel of a box body constituting a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention are connected by a bracket. Figure 6 Provide explanation.

[0099] The second left side panel 125 and the second back panel 128 may be combined with the bracket 300. The second right side panel 126 and the second back panel 128 may be combined with the bracket 300. In an embodiment, when the second left side panel 125 and the second right side panel 126 are combined with the second back panel 128 using the bracket 300, the depth of the box body excluding the second front panel 122 may be formed as D1.

[0100] In an embodiment, the second left side panel 125 can be directly combined with the second back panel 128. The second right side panel 126 can also be directly combined with the second back panel 128. For example, the rear curved portion 125b of the second left side panel 125 can be combined with the second curved portion 128c of the second back panel 128. In this case, the depth of the box except the second front panel 122 can be formed as D2. D2 is greater than D1. That is, the depth of the box can be adjusted using the bracket 300. In an embodiment, the second curved portion 128c of the second back panel 128 is substantially parallel to the second coupling portion 320 of the bracket 300. In addition, the coupling portion 129b formed on the second curved portion 128c corresponds to the coupling portion (not shown) formed on the rear curved portion 126b of the second left side panel 125. According to the above structure, the second curved portion 128c of the second rear panel 128 can be directly coupled to the rear curved portion 126b of the second right side panel 126, or coupled via the bracket 300. Thus, when manufacturing the clothes processing device, the depth of the clothes processing device can be adjusted as needed (see FIG. 9 ).

[0101] Figure 7 As Figure 6 The cross section of the A portion in FIG. 1 is a partial cross section of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 The cross section of the rear panel and the side panels is shown in a state where they are connected by a bracket. Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional perspective view of part A in FIG. Figure 7 and Figure 8 Provide explanation.

[0102] The second right side panel 126 and the second back panel 128 are combined with the bracket 300 as a medium. At least a part of the first combination part 310 of the bracket 300 is in surface contact with the first curved part 128b of the second back panel 128. The first combination part 310 of the bracket 300 is combined with the first curved part 128b of the second back panel 128. The combination can be made using a fastening member 900b. At least a part of the second combination part 320 of the bracket 300 is in surface contact with the rear curved part 126b of the second right side panel 126. The second combination part 320 of the bracket 300 is combined with the rear curved part 126b of the second right side panel 126. The combination can be made using a fastening member 900d. Since the second combination part 320 of the bracket 300 is configured so that the protrusion 325a is in surface contact with the rear curved part 126b, the contact area can be reduced.

[0103] Formed in the first temporary fixing portion 314 (refer to Figure 4) extends toward the inner side direction of the first curved portion 128b, passes through the locking hole 128bc formed in the first curved portion 128b and is located on the inner side of the box body 120. The first protrusion 314c can be a shape that is symmetrical up and down. In an embodiment, the first protrusion 314c can be an arrow shape. Since the first protrusion 314c is stuck by the locking hole 128bc, the bracket 300 can be temporarily combined with the second back panel 128. The rigid reinforcement part 332 does not contact the side panel 126a of the second right side panel 126. Since the rigid reinforcement parts 331, 332, and 333 do not contact the side panel 126a of the second right side panel 126, the rigidity can be enhanced and the jitter noise caused by contact can be reduced.

[0104] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the technical concept of the present invention as provided by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, wherein: include: Box; as well as A drum, disposed inside the box and accommodating clothes; The box body comprises: A front panel, provided on the front side; Side panels are respectively arranged on both sides of the side direction, and rear ends of the side panels are provided with rear curved portions curved toward the inner side of the box body; a rear panel disposed on the rear side, wherein first curved portions curved forward are respectively disposed at both ends of the rear panel facing the side panels, and the rear panel includes a second curved portion curved from the first curved portion toward the outside of the box body and closer to the front than the rear curved portion; and The bracket is located between the second curved portion and the rear curved portion, and combines the back panel with the side panel.

2. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The bracket includes a first coupling portion coupled to the first curved portion and a second coupling portion coupled to the rear curved portion.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The second coupling portion is bent from the first coupling portion.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: At least a portion of the first connecting portion is in surface contact with the first curved portion.

5. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: At least a portion of the second connecting portion is in surface contact with the rear curved portion.

6. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The bracket includes a recessed portion disposed at the first combining portion and having a recessed surface separated from the first bending portion.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The bracket includes a recessed portion disposed at the second coupling portion and having a recessed surface separated from the rear curved portion.

8. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The second joint portion includes a raised portion raised toward the rear curved portion; The raised portion contacts the rear bent portion and surrounds a through hole, and a fastening member for coupling with the rear bent portion passes through the through hole.

9. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 8, wherein: The raised portion is formed in a ring shape surrounding the through hole.

10. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The first combining portion includes a protruding portion protruding toward the first bending portion; The first curved portion includes a locking hole penetrated by the protruding portion.

11. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The protruding portion includes a first hook portion extending in either an upward or downward direction from an inner portion of the protruding portion penetrating the locking hole.

12. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The protruding portion further includes a second hook portion extending from an inner portion of the protruding portion penetrating the locking hole toward the other direction of upward and downward.

13. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: A length of the bracket in the up-down direction is smaller than a length of the rear panel in the up-down direction.

14. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The bracket has a vertically symmetrical shape.

15. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The first combining portion is combined with the first bending portion through a first fastening member; The second coupling member is coupled to the rear curved portion via a second fastening member.

16. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The second connecting portion extends so that at least a portion is parallel to the second curved portion.

17. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: The bracket is provided with the first coupling portion on one side of the second coupling portion, and is provided with a rigidity reinforcing portion extending forward on the other side of the second coupling portion which is located on the opposite side of the one side.

18. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first bent portion of the rear panel and the rear bent portion of the side panel may be coupled to each other.

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