Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention provides a clothes treating apparatus. In one embodiment, the laundry treating apparatus includes: a first treating apparatus having a first front panel provided on a front side, first side panels provided on both sides in a side direction, respectively, and a first drum provided therein to accommodate laundry; the second processing device is arranged on the upper portion of the first processing device, second side face panels are arranged on the two sides of the second processing device in the side direction respectively, and a second drum for containing clothes is arranged in the second processing device; the first processing device further comprises an upper frame located behind the first front face panel and fastened to the first side face panel and the second side face panel; and a bracket coupled to the first side panel and having a protruding portion protruding forward from the first side panel. A combination hole is formed in the upper frame, and the combination hole corresponds to the protruding part so that the protruding part can be hung on the combination hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a hair dryer capable of blowing air. 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 from the laundry and drying the laundry.

[0003] If a laundry treatment device is configured to remove stains from laundry, it can perform washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying processes. The laundry treatment device may include a housing, which forms the exterior; an outer tub, which houses the housing; a drum, rotatably mounted within the outer tub, into which laundry is placed; and a detergent supply device, which supplies detergent into the drum. When wash water is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum and the drum is rotated by a motor, stains adhering to the laundry are removed through friction between the laundry, the drum, and the wash water.

[0004] When a laundry treatment device is configured to dry laundry, the laundry treatment device can remove moisture from the laundry by supplying dry air to the laundry. The laundry treatment device may include a housing, a drum rotatably disposed within the housing, and a heating mechanism for heating or drying the air supplied to the laundry. By supplying dry air to the laundry contained in the drum, moisture in the laundry can be evaporated and removed by the dry air, thereby removing moisture from the laundry.

[0005] Publication KR10-2021-0112086A1 (existing document 1) illustrates a clothing processing device in which a plurality of processing devices are arranged together. In the clothing processing device, a dryer is provided on the upper side, and a washing machine is provided on the lower side. Existing document 1 discloses an upper frame, which is provided on the upper part of the washing machine to improve structural stability and rigidity. The upper frame is formed in a plate shape. The upper frame is a structure that is combined with the upper part of the washing machine and the lower part of the dryer. By inserting a part of the upper frame into the upper part of the washing machine and the lower part of the dryer, the upper frame can be easily combined during the assembly process. Therefore, the existing structure has the inconvenience of needing to disassemble the dryer in order to disassemble the upper frame during the process of providing after-sales service. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problem to be solved

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device that can improve assembly convenience during the manufacturing process of a clothes treating device having upper and lower stacked treating devices while omitting unnecessary disassembly steps for after-sales service.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device that can improve assembly convenience and after-sales service quality during the manufacturing process of the clothes treating device having upper and lower stacked treating devices.

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide a clothing processing device, which is formed with a protruding portion and a coupling hole for accommodating the protruding portion, so as to temporarily combine multiple structures, and ensure the width of the coupling hole during the process of screwing multiple structures around the temporary coupling portion, thereby making it easy to operate the coupling hole and improving the operational convenience during the screw coupling operation.

[0010] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited thereto, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand other problems not mentioned from the following description.

[0011] Technical solutions to the problem

[0012] One embodiment of the present invention includes: a first processing device, which is provided with a first box body, and a first drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside the first box body; and a second processing device, which is provided with a second box body arranged above the first processing device, and a second drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside the second box body.

[0013] The first processing device includes: an upper frame fastened to a pair of first side panels forming the first box body and a pair of second side panels forming the second box body; and a bracket detachably coupled to the upper frame and supported upward by the first box body.

[0014] The front of the first box body may be formed by a first front panel, the upper frame may be located behind the first front panel, and the bracket may be supported by being combined with the first side panel.

[0015] The first side panel may include a side portion forming a side surface of the first box body and an upper end curved portion extending inward from an upper end of the side portion. The bracket may be supported by being coupled to the upper end curved portion.

[0016] The top surface of the first box body can be formed by a first top surface panel; the first box body may include a reinforcement frame, which is located lower than the first top surface panel and extends in the front-to-back direction; the bracket can be supported by combining with the reinforcement frame.

[0017] The reinforcement frame may be provided on top surfaces of the pair of first side panels.

[0018] The first side panel may include a side portion forming a side surface of the first box body; and an upper end bent portion extending inward from an upper end of the side portion; and the reinforcement frame may be located at the upper end bent portion.

[0019] The top surface of the first box body may be formed by a first top surface panel; and the bracket may be supported by being combined with the first top surface panel.

[0020] The first side panel may include: a side portion, forming the side of the first box body; and a side front end bent portion, extending inward from the front end of the side portion; a first limiting portion may be formed on the upper frame; a second limiting portion may be formed on the side front end bent portion, and the second limiting portion limits the up and down movement of the upper frame by engaging with the first limiting portion.

[0021] The bracket may include a first portion supported by the first box body and a second portion detachably coupled to the upper frame. The second portion and the upper frame may be coupled using a fastening member.

[0022] The second portion may be formed by bending from an end portion of the first portion. The second portion may be formed by perpendicularly bending from the first portion.

[0023] The bracket may further include a protruding portion protruding forward from an end portion of the second portion; and the upper frame may include a coupling hole for inserting the protruding portion.

[0024] The bracket may be formed by bending a plate-like material so that the first portion and the protruding portion face different directions from each other.

[0025] The coupling hole may include an insertion opening having an area corresponding to the protruding portion; and a first extension opening extending from a portion of a bottom surface of the insertion opening and extending downward in a direction opposite to a rotation direction accompanying a fastening action of the fastening member.

[0026] The coupling hole may include a second extension opening extending from a portion of a top surface of the insertion opening and extending upward on an opposite side of the first extension opening.

[0027] The coupling hole may further include: a first extension opening extending from a portion of a bottom surface of the insertion opening and extending downward in a direction opposite to a rotation direction accompanying a tightening action of the tightening member; and a second extension opening extending from a portion of a top surface of the insertion opening and extending upward on an opposite side of the first extension opening.

[0028] The first extension opening and the second extension opening may be formed so that portions thereof in a vertical direction overlap with each other.

[0029] The length of the coupling hole in the up-down direction may be greater than the length of the protruding portion in the up-down direction; a first top surface portion of the top surface of the coupling hole, which is deviated in a direction opposite to the rotation direction accompanying the fastening action of the fastening member, may be closer to the protruding portion than other portions; and a second bottom surface portion of the bottom surface of the coupling hole, which is located on the opposite side of the first top surface portion, may be closer to the protruding portion than other portions.

[0030] The second processing device may further include a base arranged at the lower part of the second processing device; at least a portion of the upper frame may be located at a position overlapping with the front of the base at the rear; a coupling boss may be formed on the front of the base; a base fastening hole may be formed at a position of the upper frame corresponding to the coupling boss, and a fastening member passing through the base fastening hole may be coupled to the coupling boss.

[0031] The second processing device may further include a second front panel located on the front side; the clothing processing device may further include a control panel, which is arranged between the first front panel and the second front panel and is connected to the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0032] The second processing device may further include a lower frame at least partially located between the control panel and the base; and the fastening member may be spaced apart from the lower frame and coupled to the coupling boss.

[0033] A method for manufacturing a frame component of a laundry processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: molding the frame component so as to form a plurality of brackets in an area where a detergent drawer opening is formed; bending predetermined portions of the plurality of brackets; and separating the plurality of brackets from the frame component.

[0034] Effects of the Invention

[0035] According to the embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to improve assembly convenience in a manufacturing process of combining the upper frame and the first processing device.

[0036] According to the embodiments of the present invention, while improving the assembly convenience in the manufacturing process of combining the upper frame and the first processing device, unnecessary disassembly processes can be eliminated during the disassembly process for after-sales service, thereby improving service quality.

[0037] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in order to temporarily combine multiple structures, a protruding portion and a combining hole for accommodating the protruding portion are formed, and the width of the combining hole is ensured when multiple structures are combined with screws around the temporary combining portion. This makes it easy to operate the combining hole while improving the convenience of the screw combination operation.

[0038] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand the effects not mentioned from this specification and the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 2 It is an exploded perspective view of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 3 It is a rear perspective view of a base provided in a clothes processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 4 It will Figure 2 A magnified view of part A.

[0043] Figure 5 It is a diagram for explaining the combination of the upper frame and the first box body according to the first embodiment.

[0044] Figure 6 2 is a perspective view of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 7 It will Figure 5 A perspective view of part B enlarged and viewed from the rear.

[0046] Figure 8 is Figure 7 Figure 1 shows the upper frame separated from the image.

[0047] Figure 9 It will Figure 5 A perspective view of part B enlarged and viewed from the front.

[0048] Figure 10 It is a front view of an upper frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 11 It will Figure 9An enlarged view of part C.

[0050] Figure 12 The diagram is for explaining the coupling holes formed on the upper frame. Figure 11 A diagram showing the state with the bracket removed.

[0051] Figure 13 This is a diagram for explaining the connection between the upper frame and the lower frame of the clothes treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a partially enlarged view viewed from the front.

[0052] Figure 14 It is a diagram for explaining the method of assembling the upper frame to the first box according to the first embodiment.

[0053] Figure 15 It is an exploded perspective view for explaining the combination of the upper frame and the first box body according to the second embodiment.

[0054] Figure 16 It is a diagram for explaining a method of assembling the upper frame to the first housing according to the second embodiment.

[0055] Figure 17 It is a diagram for explaining the combination of the upper frame and the first box according to the third embodiment.

[0056] Figure 18 It is a diagram for explaining a method of assembling the upper frame to the first housing according to the fourth embodiment.

[0057] Figure 19 It is a figure used for demonstrating the method of manufacturing the frame and the bracket which concerns on one Example of this invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] 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 them.

[0059] However, the present invention can be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted in the drawings, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0060] In this specification, redundant descriptions of the same components will be omitted.

[0061] In addition, in this specification, if a component is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or coupled to the other component, but other components may exist between them. Conversely, in this specification, if a component is referred to as being "directly connected to" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between them.

[0062] In addition, the terms used in this specification are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0063] In addition, an expression in the singular includes an expression in the plural unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

[0064] In addition, in this specification, terms such as "including" or "having" are only used to specify the existence of features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, parts or their combinations recorded in the specification, and are not intended to exclude the possibility of the existence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, parts or their combinations.

[0065] In addition, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of items or an item among the plurality of items. In this specification, "a or b" may include "a" or "b" or "a and b".

[0066] Figure 1 A laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry treating apparatus 1 includes a first treating device 10 , a second treating device 20 , and a control panel 200 .

[0067] In the description of the present invention, the forward direction +X, rearward direction -X, first lateral direction +Y, second lateral direction -Y, upward direction +Z, and downward direction -Z of each component may be defined using the same terminology. For example, the forward and backward directions +X and -X of the first processing device 10 may be defined similarly to the forward and backward directions of the second processing device 20, the control panel 200, and the like. The lateral directions +Y and -Y and the upward and downward directions +Z and -Z may also be defined similarly.

[0068] The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be provided as various types of devices for processing clothing, such as a washing machine for washing clothing and / or a dryer for drying clothing. The first processing device 10 can be a washing machine and the second processing device 20 can be a dryer. The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can both be washing machines or both be dryers. The first processing device 10 can also be a dryer and the second processing device 20 can be a washing machine. Other types of devices for processing clothing can also be provided.

[0069] In an embodiment, the first treatment device 10 located at the bottom can be equivalent to a washing machine for washing clothes. A first drum 12 and an outer tub 14 for accommodating clothes can be provided inside the first treatment device 10. The first drum 12 inside the first treatment device 10 can be rotatably disposed inside the outer tub 14. The second treatment device 20 is located above the first treatment device 10. The first treatment device 10 supports the second treatment device 20. The second treatment device 20 can be equivalent to a dryer for drying clothes. The first drum 12 and the outer tub 14 for accommodating clothes can be provided inside the second treatment device 20.

[0070] The first processing device 10 may include a first housing 110 forming an exterior. A first front panel 112 may be provided at the front of the first housing 110. A clothing opening may be formed in the first front panel 112, communicating with the first drum 12. The clothing opening may be opened and closed by a first housing door 17. In one embodiment, the rotation axis of the first drum 12 of the first processing device 10 is arranged along the front-to-back directions +X and -Y.

[0071] A first left panel 115 may be provided on the left side direction +Y of the first processing device 10. A first right panel 116 may be provided on the right side direction -Y of the first processing device 10 (see Figure 2 A first back panel (not shown) may be provided on the rear side of the first processing device 10. A first top panel (not shown) may be provided on the upper side of the first processing device 10. A first bottom panel 117 (see FIG. 117 ) may be provided on the lower side of the first processing device 10. Figure 2 ).

[0072] 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 to form the first housing 110 and can be in a coupled relationship with each other. A space can be formed inside the first housing 110 for arranging a built-in structure such as the first roller 12 constituting the first processing device 10.

[0073] The clothes to be processed can be put into the first box body 110 through the clothes opening of the first processing device 10 and accommodated in the first drum 12, and the processing process based on the first processing device 10 can be performed.

[0074] A detergent drawer opening is formed on the first front panel 112, into which the detergent storage unit 16 is inserted. In one embodiment of the laundry treating apparatus 1, the first treating apparatus 10 can be placed on the floor, and the detergent storage unit 16 can be located above the laundry opening of the first treating apparatus 10 to facilitate the introduction and removal of the detergent storage unit 16. The detergent storage unit 16 can be located between the laundry opening of the first treating apparatus 10 and the control panel 200. In other words, the detergent storage unit 16 can be located above the laundry opening of the first treating apparatus 10 and below the control panel 200. The user can introduce the detergent storage unit 16 into or remove it from the interior of the first housing 110. For example, the user can detach the detergent storage unit 16 from the first housing 110, store laundry in the detergent storage unit 16, and then introduce the detergent storage unit 16 into the interior of the first housing 110.

[0075] In one embodiment, the first front panel 112 is formed with a filter opening, and a filter unit 18 for collecting foreign matter from the washing water is inserted through the filter opening, and the filter unit 18 is inserted into the filter opening. The filter unit 18 can be arranged on one side of the lower portion 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 connected to the flow path for discharging the washing water from the outer tub 14. The filter unit 18 can filter out foreign matter from the washing water discharged from the outer tub 14 after the washing process is performed. The role of the filter unit 18 is not necessarily limited to this, and foreign matter can be filtered out from different 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 the washing process is performed.

[0076] The user can introduce the filter unit 18 into the interior of the first housing 110 or lead it out from the interior of the first housing 110 through the filter opening. The drawn-out filter unit 18 can be reused or replaced after washing. Compared with the detergent storage unit 16, the introduction and withdrawal cycle of the filter unit 18 may be relatively longer. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the detergent drawer opening for introducing the detergent storage unit 16 with a shorter introduction and withdrawal cycle can be arranged on the upper side of the first front panel 112. In addition, the filter opening for introducing the filter unit 18 with a longer introduction and withdrawal cycle can be arranged on the lower side of the first front panel 112, thereby improving the convenience of use while achieving a structure of the first front panel 112 with excellent space utilization.

[0077] Furthermore, the washing water discharge path connected to the outer barrel 14 inside the first box body 110 can be located on the lower side inside the first box body 110 to facilitate the discharge of the washing water. In one embodiment of the present invention, the filter unit 18 can be arranged on the lower side of the first box body 110 and effectively connected to the washing water discharge path.

[0078] The first processing device 10 may be provided with a first device control unit 19. The first device control unit 19 is a component that controls the various devices that make up the first processing device 10. The first device control unit 19 is disposed within the first housing 110. The first device control unit 19 may include a circuit substrate and electrical components 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 execute device control corresponding to the operation signal. The first device control unit 19 may also transmit the status of the first processing device 10 to the control panel 200.

[0079] The second processing device 20 may include a second housing 120 forming an exterior. The second housing 120 may include a second front panel 122 disposed at the front side. A laundry opening may be formed in the second front panel 122 and communicate with the second drum 22. The laundry opening may be opened and closed by a second housing door 27.

[0080] A second left panel 125 may be provided on one side of the second processing device 20 in the direction +Y. A second right panel 126 (see FIG. 1 ) may be provided on the other side of the second processing device 20 in the direction -Y. Figure 2 A second back panel (not shown) may be provided on the rear side of the second processing device 20. A second top panel 127 may be provided on the upper side of the second processing device 20. A base 500 (see FIG. 1 ) may be provided on the lower side of the second processing device 20. Figure 2 ).

[0081] 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 body 120, and can have a connection relationship with each other. A space for arranging a built-in structure such as the second roller 22 constituting the second processing device 20 can be formed inside the second box body 120.

[0082] The clothes to be processed can be put into the second box 120 through the clothes opening of the second processing device 20 and accommodated in the second drum 22. The clothes accommodated in the second drum 22 can be washed, dried, etc. by the second processing device 20.

[0083] In the second treating 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 treating device 20 has a rotation axis along the front-rear direction +X, -X.

[0084] The second processing device 20 is disposed above the first processing device 10. In one embodiment, the lower portion of the first processing device 10 may be coupled to the upper portion of the second processing device 20. A structure may be provided above the first processing device 10 to support the second processing device 20. For example, a first top panel (not shown) of the first processing device 10 may have a structure that directly or indirectly supports the base 500 of the second processing device 20.

[0085] The second processing device 20 may be provided with a second device control unit 29. The second device control unit 29 is configured to control the various devices that comprise the second processing device 2. The second device control unit 29 is disposed within the second housing 120. The second device control unit 29 may include a circuit board and electrical components mounted on the circuit board. In an embodiment, the second device control unit 29 may store information corresponding to an operation signal received from the control panel 200 and execute device control corresponding to the operation signal. The second device control unit 29 may also transmit the status of the second processing device 20 to the control panel 200.

[0086] The control panel 200 is arranged between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. Since the control panel 200 is set between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122, which is at a height roughly corresponding to the user's waist, a height that is convenient for user operation can be ensured. 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) can be 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.

[0087] A rear support 300 is provided at the rear of the laundry processing apparatus 1. The rear support 300 is coupled to the first processing apparatus 10 and the second processing apparatus 20. The rear support 300 is positioned at the upper rear portion of the first processing apparatus 10 and at the lower rear portion of the second processing apparatus 20. A handle is formed on the rear support 300 for a carrier to use. The handle formed on the rear support 300 allows the carrier to more easily move the laundry processing apparatus 1.

[0088] Figure 2It is an exploded perspective view of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 The components constituting the first housing 110 and the components constituting the second housing 120 are decomposed and shown, and the second top panel 127 of the second housing 120 is omitted for ease of explanation.

[0089] The first housing 110 forms the exterior of the first processing device 10. The first front panel 112 forms the front of the first housing 110. The first right panel 115 forms the right side of the first housing 110. The first left panel 116 forms the left side of the first housing 110. The first back panel (not shown) forms the rear of the first housing 110. The first bottom panel 117 forms the bottom of the first housing 110. The first top panel 119 (see FIG. 1 ) forms the bottom of the first housing 110. Figure 5 ) forms the top surface of the first box body 110.

[0090] The second housing 110 forms the exterior of the second processing apparatus 10. The second front panel 122 forms the front of the second housing 120. The second right panel 125 forms the right side of the second housing 120. The second left panel 126 forms the left side of the second housing 120. The second back panel 128 forms the rear of the second housing 120. The base 500 forms the bottom of the second housing 120.

[0091] The lower frame 600 is located on the front of the base 500. The lower frame 600 is located behind the control panel 200. The lower frame 600 is located at the bottom of the second processing device 20. Both sides of the lower frame 600 can be connected to the second right panel 125 and the second left panel 126. At least a portion of the lower frame 600 is located behind the control panel 200. At least a portion of the lower frame 600 is provided at a position overlapping with a portion of the front portion 510 of the base 500.

[0092] When viewed from the front, at least a portion of the upper frame 700 overlaps with at least a portion of the front surface of the base 500. At least a portion of the upper frame 700 is positioned so as to overlap with the control panel 200 when viewed from the front. The upper frame 700 can be disposed on the back side, which is behind the first front panel 112. Both sides of the lower portion of the upper frame 700 can be coupled to the first right panel 115 and the first left panel 116. Furthermore, both sides of the upper portion of the upper frame 700 can be coupled to the second right panel 125 and the second left panel 126 in an insulated state. The upper frame 700 can help improve the structural stability and rigidity of the upper side of the first processing device 10.

[0093] Figure 3 1 is a rear perspective view of a base of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 , a base 500 according to an embodiment is described.

[0094] The base 500 forms the lower appearance of the second treatment device 20. The base 500 forms the bottom surface of the second treatment device 20. The base 500 is located further rearward than the second side front curved portions 125a, 126a described later. The base 500 can be configured to support a heat exchange portion (not shown). The heat exchange portion (not shown) can be a heat pump (not shown). The heat pump (not shown) can include: an evaporator (not shown) that cools the air that has passed through the air flow portion 520; a compressor (not shown) that heats the refrigerant that has passed through the evaporator (not shown) by compression; a condenser (not shown) that uses the refrigerant that has passed through the compressor (not shown) to heat the air, thereby generating high-temperature, dry hot air; and an expansion valve (not shown) that reduces the temperature by expanding the refrigerant that has passed through the condenser (not shown).

[0095] The base 500 may be formed with an inlet 511 that communicates with the second drum 22 and draws in air from the interior of the second drum 22. Air flowing in through the inlet 511 passes through an air flow unit 520, where moisture is removed by a heat pump (not shown). The air flow unit 520 may be equipped with a device that requires direct contact with air discharged from the drum 200.

[0096] A device mounting portion 531 may be formed on the base 500. The device mounting portion 531 may be separated from the air flow portion 520 by a partition wall 550. Various devices, such as a drive unit (not shown) for driving the second drum 22 and a compressor (not shown) in a heat pump (not shown), may be installed in the device mounting portion 531. Devices that do not require direct contact with dry air may also be installed in the device mounting portion 531.

[0097] A collecting portion 534 for collecting condensed water may be provided at the bottom of the base 500 . A drain pump (not shown) may be provided at the base 300 to drain the condensed water in the collecting portion 534 .

[0098] The air moving portion 520 may be provided with an evaporator mounting portion 524 where an evaporator (not shown) is mounted and a condenser mounting portion 523 where a condenser (not shown) is mounted.

[0099] A plurality of protrusions 524 a may be formed on the evaporator mounting portion 524 to prevent foreign matter such as fluff ejected from the second drum 22 from flowing into the collecting portion 534 .

[0100] Since the condenser (not shown) generates heat, water is unlikely to accumulate in the condenser mounting portion 523. Therefore, the condenser mounting portion 523 may be configured as a groove into which the lower end of the condenser can be inserted.

[0101] Water condensed in the evaporator (not shown) collects on the bottom surface of the air moving portion 520 and flows along the through hole 551 extending through the partition wall 550 toward the condensed water collection portion 534. In this case, the bottom surface of the air moving portion 520 may be inclined toward the through hole 551. The condensed water collection portion 534 may be positioned lower than the bottom surface of the air moving portion 520.

[0102] The evaporator (not shown) and the condenser (not shown) can be provided by combining a plurality of heat exchange plates made of metal material and a refrigerant pipe for the refrigerant to flow. The direction of air flow and the heat exchange plates can be side by side. The high-temperature and high-humidity air discharged from the second drum 22 is cooled when passing through the evaporator (not shown), whereby the moisture becomes condensed water and is collected in the condensed water collecting portion 534. Afterwards, the air passing through the condenser (not shown) can be regenerated into high-temperature dry air by being heated. The high-temperature dry air can flow into the second drum 22 again and dry the clothes inside the drum.

[0103] Figure 4 It will Figure 2 An enlarged view of part A. Figure 4 Provide explanation.

[0104] The first right panel 115 includes a right side surface 115y that forms the right side of the first processing device 10 and a first right front curved portion 115a that curves inward from the front of the right side surface 115y. The first left panel 116 includes a left side surface 116y that forms the left side of the first processing device 10 and a first left front curved portion 116a that curves inward from the front of the left side surface 116y.

[0105] A second restraining portion that can temporarily secure the upper frame 700 can be formed on the first right front curved portion 115a. In an embodiment, the second restraining portion can be formed as a retaining groove 116e. The retaining groove 116e can be formed in the shape of a groove that extends from the inside of the first right front curved portion 115a toward the outside. The retaining groove 116e is formed in an area that overlaps with the upper frame 700 when viewed from the front.

[0106] A second restraining portion that can temporarily secure the upper frame 700 may also be formed on the first left front curved portion 116a. In an embodiment, the second restraining portion may be formed as a retaining groove 115e. The retaining groove 115e may be formed in the shape of a groove that extends from the inside of the first left front curved portion 115a toward the outside. The retaining groove 115e is formed in an area that overlaps with the upper frame 700 when viewed from the front.

[0107] A plurality of first fastening portions 115c, 116c, and 116d may be formed on the first side front curved portions 115a and 116a. These first fastening portions 115c, 116c, and 116d are used to connect the upper frame 700 to the first side front curved portions 115a and 116a. The upper frame 700 is fastened to the first side front curved portions 115a and 116a via the first fastening portions 115c, 116c, and 116d and fastening members (not shown). The fastening members (not shown) can be provided in various forms, such as screws and rivets.

[0108] A second right front curved portion 125a that curves inward from the front is formed on the second right panel 125. A second left front curved portion 126a that curves inward from the front is formed on the second left panel 126.

[0109] Second fastening portions 125c and 126c may be formed on the second side front curved portions 125a and 126a. In an embodiment, a second fastening portion 125c is formed on the second right front curved portion 125a. A second fastening portion 126c is formed on the second left front curved portion 126a. The second fastening portions 125c and 126c may be formed in the form of holes. The second fastening portions 125c and 126c may be formed below the second side front curved portions 125a and 126a. The upper frame 700 may be fastened to the second side front curved portions 125a and 126a using fastening members (not shown). The fastening members (not shown) may be provided in various forms, such as screws and rivets.

[0110] An insulating member 130a may be provided on the second right front curved portion 125a. An insulating member 130b may be provided on the second left front curved portion 126a. In the second front curved portions 125a and 126a, the insulating members 130a and 130b are provided at least on the second fastening portions 125c and 126c. The upper frame 700 may be coupled to the second side front curved portions 126a and 126b using the insulating members 130a and 130b. The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 need to be insulated from each other. Since the upper frame 700 is coupled to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, due to the coupling relationship, the upper frame 700 needs to be insulated from the second processing device 20. The insulating members 130a and 130b may be provided between the upper frame 700 and the second fastening portions 125c and 126c of the second front curved portions 126a and 126b.

[0111] The front surface 512 of the base 500 may be formed with coupling bosses 513a and 513b. The coupling bosses 513a and 513b may protrude from the front surface 512 of the base 500. The coupling bosses 513a and 513b may be formed near the location where the upper frame 700 and the second front curved portions 126a and 126b are coupled. The coupling bosses 513a and 513b are formed at locations that do not overlap with the second front curved portions 126a and 126b when viewed from the front. In one embodiment, the coupling bosses 513a and 513b may be formed on both sides of the lower portion of the front surface 512 of the base 500. The coupling bosses 513a and 513b may be formed at the same height as the second fastening portions 125c and 126c where the second front curved portions 126a and 126b are formed.

[0112] The upper frame 700 can be coupled to the base 500 by coupling the bosses 513a and 513b. Typically, the base 500 is made of a resin material, so even when coupled directly to the upper frame 700, insulation between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be maintained. The upper frame 700 is fastened to the coupling bosses 513a and 513b using fastening members (not shown). The fastening members (not shown) can be provided in various forms, such as screws and rivets.

[0113] The first bracket 800a is positioned between the first right panel 115 and the first left panel 116. The second bracket 800b is positioned between the first left panel 116 and the second left panel 126. The first bracket 800a and the second bracket 800b are symmetrical to each other. In this description, either the first bracket 800a or the second bracket 800b is referred to as the bracket 800. In this embodiment of the present invention, a pair of brackets 800 is provided, and the pair of brackets 800 includes the first bracket 800a and the second bracket 800b.

[0114] The bracket 800 includes a protruding portion 830. In the embodiment, the first bracket 800a is coupled to the upper portion of the first right panel 117. The protruding portion 830 of the first bracket 800a protrudes further forward than the first right panel 115. In the embodiment, the second bracket 800b is coupled to the upper portion of the first left panel 116. The protruding portion 830 of the second bracket 800b protrudes further forward than the first left panel 116.

[0115] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the combination of an upper frame and a first box body according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 Provide explanation. Figure 5 The first rear panel 118 forming the rear surface of the first housing 110 and the first side panels 115 and 116 forming the sides of the first housing 110 are shown. The first side panels 115 and 116 include a first right panel 115 and a first left panel 116.

[0116] The upper frame 700 is coupled to the first right panel 115 and the first left panel 116. The upper frame 700 may be directly coupled to the first right panel 115 and the first left panel 116. Alternatively, the upper frame 700 may be indirectly coupled to the first right panel 115 and the first left panel 116. First front curved portions 115a and 116b are formed on the first right panel 115. The first right front curved portion 115a is curved and extended inward from the front of the first right panel 115. The first left front curved portion 116a is curved and extended inward from the front of the first left panel 116. The upper frame 700 is coupled to the first right front curved portion 115a and the first left front curved portion 116a.

[0117] The upper frame 700 is coupled to the first right panel 115 using a first bracket 800 a and is coupled to the first left panel 116 using a second bracket 800 b .

[0118] A first reinforcing frame 141 is provided above the first right panel 115, curved inward. In an embodiment, the first reinforcing frame 141 can be formed by bending the upper portion of the first right panel 115. The first reinforcing frame 141 may be a plate bonded to the upper side of the first right panel 115 for purposes such as enhancing rigidity. Specifically, the first reinforcing frame 141 may be integrally formed with the side surface of the first right panel 115 or provided as an additional component. The first bracket 800a may be provided so as to be bonded to the first reinforcing frame 141.

[0119] A second reinforcing frame 142 is provided above the first left panel 116, curved inward. In an embodiment, the second reinforcing frame 142 can be formed by bending the upper portion of the first left panel 116. The second reinforcing frame 142 may be a plate bonded to the upper side of the first left panel 116 for purposes such as enhancing rigidity. Specifically, the second reinforcing frame 142 may be integrally formed with the side surface of the first left panel 116 or provided as an additional component. The second bracket 800 may be provided so as to be bonded to the second reinforcing frame 142.

[0120] That is, the bracket 800 is coupled to the first side panels 115 and 116 and is coupled to the reinforcing frames 141 and 142 of the first side panels 115 and 116. The upper frame 700 may be coupled to the first side panels 115 and 116 by being coupled to the bracket 800.

[0121] Figure 6 1 is a perspective view of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 The bracket 800 includes a first portion 810 , a second portion 820 , and a protruding portion 830 .

[0122] The first portion 810 is a portion that is fastened to the reinforcement frames 141 and 142. A first fastening hole 811 is formed in the first portion 810. The bracket 800 and the reinforcement frames 141 and 142 can be fastened to the member 900a (see FIG. 1 ) in a state where the first portion 810 and the reinforcement frames 141 and 142 overlap. Figure 7 ) penetrates the first fastening hole 811 and is coupled to the reinforcing frames 141 and 142. A boss 812 may be formed around the periphery of the first portion 810. At least a portion of the first portion 810 faces the first reinforcing frame 141. At least a portion of the first portion 810 is parallel to the first reinforcing frame 141.

[0123] The second portion 820 is formed by extending upward from the end of the first portion 810. The second portion 820 is located in the front direction of the first side panels 115 and 116. A second fastening hole 821 is formed in the second portion 820. The bracket 800 and the upper frame 700 can be fastened to the member 900b (see FIG. 1 ) in a state where the second portion 820 and the upper frame 700 overlap. Figure 9 ) penetrates the second fastening hole 821 and is combined with the upper frame 700 to be combined. A boss 822 may be formed around the second fastening hole 821.

[0124] The protrusion 830 is formed to extend forward from the end of the second fastening hole 821. When the bracket 800 is coupled to the first side panels 115, 116, the protrusion 830 protrudes forward further than the front of the first side panels 115, 116. The protrusion 830 may be formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front.

[0125] The bracket 800 can be formed by bending a plate material that forms the shape of the bracket 800. In an embodiment, the bracket 800 can be formed by preparing a plate material having the first portion 810, the second portion 820, and the protruding portion 830 formed flat, and bending the first portion 810 and the protruding portion 830 in different directions with respect to the second portion 820.

[0126] Figure 7 It will Figure 5 A perspective view of part B enlarged and viewed from the rear. Figure 8 It is from Figure 7 FIG. 1 shows a diagram of a separated upper frame in the accompanying drawings. Figure 9 It will Figure 5 A perspective view of part B enlarged and viewed from the front. Figure 7 、 Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 Provide explanation.

[0127] The second bracket 800b is coupled to the second reinforcement frame 142. The second bracket 800b may be located below the second reinforcement frame 142. The second reinforcement frame 142 may include a top surface 142a forming a top surface and a lower extension 142a extending downward from the top surface 142a. The bracket 800 may be coupled to the top surface 142a. A through hole is formed in the top surface 142a. The through hole of the top surface 142a is formed at a position corresponding to the first fastening hole 811 of the bracket 800. The fastening member 900a extends through the first fastening hole 811 and the through hole of the top surface 142a to couple the second bracket 800b to the second reinforcement frame 142.

[0128] When the second bracket 800b is coupled to the second reinforcement frame 142, the second portion 820 is located in the front. The second portion 820 may be coupled to the upper frame 700 using a fastening member 900b.

[0129] The protrusion 830 can be hooked on the coupling hole 714 formed in the upper frame 700. The coupling hole 714 is located at a position corresponding to the protrusion 830. By hooking the upper frame 700 on the protrusion 830, the upper frame 700 can be temporarily coupled to the first side panels 115 and 116 constituting the first box body 110.

[0130] In an embodiment, the upper frame 700 includes a structure for temporarily fixing to the first box body 110. A first limiting portion may be formed on the upper frame 700. In an embodiment, the first limiting portion may also be formed as a snap-fit ​​protrusion 716. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 716 is hung on the snap-fit ​​groove 116e. The snap-fit ​​groove 116e and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 716 can guide the position of the upper frame 700 relative to the first box body 110. The snap-fit ​​groove 116e and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 716 can determine the position of the upper frame 700 relative to the first box body 110. The snap-fit ​​groove 116e and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 716 can limit the upper frame 700 from moving in the up and down directions when assembling the upper frame 700.

[0131] The engaging protrusion 716 is formed to protrude toward the rear of the upper frame 700. The engaging protrusion 716 can be formed by bending a portion of the upper frame 700. The engaging protrusion 716 can be formed by cutting and bending a portion of the upper frame 700. The engaging protrusion 716 can be hooked into the engaging groove 116e formed in the first front curved portion 116b. The engaging groove 116e can be formed by cutting a predetermined portion inside the first front curved portion 116b.

[0132] A first front fastening portion 711b may be formed in the upper frame 700 at a position facing the first front curved portion 116b. A second front fastening portion 712b may be formed in the upper frame 700 at a position facing the first front curved portion 116b. The first and second front fastening portions 711b, 712b may be coupled to the first fastening portions 116c, 116d of the first side front curved portions 115a, 116a using fastening members.

[0133] In an embodiment, a base fastening hole 716b may be formed in the upper frame 700. The base fastening hole 716b may be formed at a position corresponding to the coupling boss 513b. Figure 5 513a, but may also be formed with a base fastening hole corresponding to the coupling boss 513a (see Figure 2 ). The fastening member (not shown) passes through the base fastening hole 716b and is coupled to the coupling boss 513b. The upper frame 700 and the base 500 can be fastened to each other by the fastening member (not shown). The fastening member (not shown) that couples the upper frame 700 and the base 500 is coupled to the coupling bosses 513a, 513b without contacting the lower frame 600. In an embodiment, even when the fastening member 900 is made of a conductive material, the insulation between the first treatment device 10 and the second treatment device 20 can be ensured because the base 500 is made of an insulating material. By coupling the upper frame 700 and the base 500, the left and right movement of the clothing treatment device 1 can be reduced. In addition, when the carrier of the clothing treatment device 1 uses the rear bracket 300 to carry it, the load can be concentrated on the fastening portion provided on the front side. For example, when the carrier uses the rear bracket 300 to carry it, a situation occurs where the clothing treatment device 1 is lifted in a state tilted forward. In this case, the load can be concentrated on the second fastening parts 125c and 126c. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the base 500 is formed with coupling protrusions 513a and 513b, and is coupled to the upper frame 700 to improve the coupling strength and prevent damage to the laundry processing device 1 during transportation.

[0134] A third fastening portion 715b may be formed on the upper frame 700. The third fastening portion 715b may be formed at a position corresponding to the second fastening portion 126c. Figures 7 to 9Although not shown, a third fastening portion (not shown) corresponding to the second fastening portion 125c may also be formed. The third fastening portion 715b may be formed in the form of a hole. A fastening member (not shown) passes through the third fastening portion 715b and is coupled to the second fastening portion 126c. The upper frame 700 and the second left front curved portion 126a can be fastened to each other by the fastening member (not shown). As mentioned above, in the second front curved portions 125a and 126a, insulating members 130a and 130b are provided at least in the second fastening portions 125c and 126c. The upper frame 700 can be coupled to the second front curved portion 126b using the insulating member 130b.

[0135] Figure 10 It is a front view of an upper frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0136] A detergent drawer opening 720 may be formed on the upper frame 700, and a detergent storage unit for supplying detergent to the first processing device 10 passes through the detergent drawer opening 720. The first processing device 10 is equivalent to a washing machine that processes clothes using detergent, and the detergent drawer opening 720 passed through by the detergent storage unit may be formed on the upper frame 700.

[0137] The front surface 710 of the upper frame 700 may include a first corresponding surface 711 and a second corresponding surface 712. The area forming the first corresponding surface 711 is mostly located on the front surface of the first processing device 10, and the area forming the second corresponding surface 712 is mostly located on the front surface of the second processing device 20.

[0138] In an embodiment, the portion where the bracket 800 and the upper frame 700 are combined may be formed on the second corresponding surface 712 .

[0139] Figure 11 It will Figure 9 An enlarged view of part C. Figure 12 The diagram is for explaining the coupling holes formed on the upper frame. Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the bracket removed. Figure 11 and Figure 12 Provide explanation.

[0140] The protruding portion 830 of the bracket 800 is in a horizontally long rectangular shape when viewed from the front. The vertical length h2 of the coupling hole 718a is greater than the vertical length h1 of the protruding portion 830.

[0141] The second fastening hole 821 formed in the second portion 820 of the bracket 800 faces the third fastening hole 717a formed in the upper frame 700. The bracket 800 and the upper frame 700 can be coupled by a fastening member that penetrates the second fastening hole 821 and the third fastening hole 717a and is screwed together. The fastening member can be a screw with a right-hand thread. That is, the fastening member couples the bracket 800 and the upper frame 700 by rotating to the right (in the direction of the arrow). The inventors of the present invention recognized that if the fastening member rotates to the right, the upper frame 700 rotates to the right together due to friction, which is not conducive to workability. In order to improve the ease of operation during the fastening operation of the upper frame 700, the inventors of the present invention invented the shape of the coupling hole 718a.

[0142] In an embodiment, the coupling hole 718 a includes an insertion opening 718 aa , a first extension opening 718 ab , and a second extension opening 718 ac .

[0143] The insertion opening 718aa may have an area corresponding to the protrusion 830. The insertion opening 718aa may include a tolerance for inserting the protrusion 830. The insertion opening 718aa may have a rectangular shape.

[0144] The first extension opening 718ab is formed in a portion of the bottom surface of the insertion opening 718aa. The first extension opening 718ab extends downward in a direction opposite to the rotational direction of the fastening member inserted through the coupling hole 718a. In the embodiment, the rotational direction associated with the fastening member is rightward (clockwise), and the first extension opening 718ab is formed below and to the left of the insertion opening 718aa.

[0145] The second extension opening 718ac is formed in a portion of the top surface of the insertion opening 718aa. The second extension opening 718ac is formed above the side opposite to the side where the first extension opening 718ab is formed. In the embodiment, the first extension opening 718ab is formed toward the lower left side of the insertion opening 718aa, and the second extension opening 718ac is formed toward the upper right side of the insertion opening 718aa.

[0146] The first extension opening 718ab and the second extension opening 718ac are formed so that a portion thereof overlaps in the vertical direction. The width of the overlapping portion may be d1. By having the first extension opening 718ab and the second extension opening 718ac overlap, when forming the coupling hole 718a, the vertical width of the coupling hole 718a can be sufficiently ensured in all sections.

[0147] Of the portions 718b and 718c forming the upper end surface of the coupling hole 718a, one portion 718c is formed closer to the protruding portion 830 than the other portion 718b. Of the portions 718b and 718c forming the upper end surface of the coupling hole 718a, a first top surface portion 718c, which is a portion of the portion 718b and 718c that is offset in the direction opposite to the rotational direction associated with the tightening action of the tightening member, is formed closer to the protruding portion 830 than the other portion 718b. In the embodiment, the rotational direction associated with the tightening action of the tightening member is the right direction (clockwise), and of the portions 718b and 718c forming the upper end surface of the coupling hole 718a, the portion that is formed closer to the protruding portion 830 is the left portion 718c.

[0148] Of the portions 718d and 718e forming the lower end surface of the coupling hole 718a, one portion 718e is formed closer to the protruding portion 830 than the other portion 718d. Of the portions 718d and 718e forming the lower end surface of the coupling hole 718a, a second bottom portion 718e, located on the opposite side of the first top portion 718c, is closer to the protruding portion 830 than the other portion 718c. In the embodiment, the first top portion 718c is formed on the left side, and the second bottom portion 718e is formed on the right side.

[0149] To facilitate the formation of coupling hole 718a, the width of the hole must be ensured. According to the embodiment of the present invention, the formation of coupling hole 718a is facilitated. Furthermore, when screwing upper frame 700 to bracket 800, the left upper end of protrusion 830 is restrained from rotating, facilitating the process.

[0150] Figure 13 This is a diagram for explaining the connection between the upper frame and the lower frame of the clothes processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a partially enlarged view viewed from the front. Figure 13 Provide explanation.

[0151] The lower frame 600 may be located below the second front panel 122. The lower frame 600 may be located on the front of the base 500. The lower frame 600 is located so as to overlap at least a portion of the base 500 when viewed from the front.

[0152] The upper frame 700 and the second front curved portions 126a and 126b are fastened and coupled together by fastening members 900. Insulation members 130a and 130b are provided between the upper frame 700 and the second front curved portions 126a and 126b. The upper frame 700 and the first front curved portions 115a and 116b are fastened and coupled together by fastening members 900.

[0153] Figure 14 1 is a diagram for explaining a method of assembling the upper frame to the first box body according to the first embodiment. Figure 14 The assembly method of the first embodiment will now be described. First, prepare the bracket 800 so that it is coupled to the upper frame 700. The bracket 800 is provided with the second portion 820 and the upper frame 700 threadedly coupled to each other. The second portion 820 and the upper frame 700 can be assembled and disassembled by the threaded coupling.

[0154] The upper frame 700 combined with the bracket 800 is positioned on the first side panels 115 and 116. The vertical position is achieved by the locking protrusion 716 being restricted to the locking groove 116e. Figure 5 ) contacts the bottom surface of the bracket 800, restricting its front-to-back movement (rotational movement). Thus, the upper frame 700 is temporarily fixed to the first housing 110. In other words, the upper frame 700 can be temporarily fixed by the vertical position restriction of the engaging protrusion 716 of the upper frame 700 and the front-to-back position restriction of the first portion 810 of the bracket 800.

[0155] The upper frame 700 in a temporarily fixed state is screwed to the front curved portions 115a and 116a of the first side surface (see Figure 4 ) and is firmly fixed.

[0156] Figure 15 It is an exploded perspective view for explaining the combination of the upper frame and the first box body according to the second embodiment. Figure 16 1 is a diagram for explaining a method of assembling the upper frame to the first box body according to the second embodiment. Figure 15 and Figure 16 Provide explanation.

[0157] The first left panel 116 includes a first left upper end curved portion 116g extending inward from the upper end of the left side surface 116y. Although not shown, the first right panel 115 also includes a first right upper end curved portion (not shown) extending inward from the upper end of the right side surface 115y.

[0158] The second bracket 800b is coupled to and supported by the first left upper end curved portion 116g. Although not shown, the first bracket 800a is coupled to and supported by the first right upper end curved portion 115g.

[0159] In the illustrated embodiment, the second bracket 800b can be located below the first left upper curved portion 116g. A through hole is formed in the first left upper curved portion 116g. The through hole of the first left upper curved portion 116g is formed at a position corresponding to the first fastening hole 811 of the bracket 800. The fastening member 900a extends through the first fastening hole 811 and the through hole of the top surface portion 142a to couple the bracket 800 to the first left upper curved portion 116g. Although not shown, the coupling of the first bracket 800a to the first right upper curved portion (not shown) is also the same as described above.

[0160] The assembly method is described below. First, prepare the bracket 800 to be coupled to the upper frame 700. The bracket 800 is provided in a state where the second portion 820 and the upper frame 700 are screwed together. The second portion 820 and the upper frame 700 can be assembled and detached by screwing.

[0161] The upper frame 700 combined with the bracket 800 is positioned on the first side panels 115 and 116. The position in the up and down directions is achieved by the locking protrusion 716 being restricted to the locking groove 116e. The front and back directions (rotational movement) are restricted by the top surface of the first part 810 contacting the bottom surface of the upper end curved portion 116g of the first left surface. As a result, the upper frame 700 is temporarily fixed to the first box body 110. In other words, the upper frame 700 can be temporarily fixed by the up and down position restriction of the locking protrusion 716 of the upper frame 700 and the front and back position restriction of the first part 810 of the bracket 800.

[0162] The temporarily fixed upper frame 700 is firmly fixed by being screwed to the first left upper end bent portion 116g. The reinforcing bracket 142 may be placed on the top surface of the first left upper end bent portion 116g.

[0163] Figure 17 This figure illustrates a third embodiment of the connection between the upper frame and the first housing. In this embodiment, the threaded connection between the first portion 810 of the bracket 800 and any one of the components constituting the first housing 110 can be eliminated. The first portion 810 of the bracket 800 can be supported solely by any one of the components constituting the top surface of the first housing 110. However, in the aforementioned embodiment including the threaded connection, problems such as accidental separation of the upper frame 700 from the first housing 110 during secure fixing can be prevented.

[0164] Figure 18 1 is a diagram for explaining a method of assembling the upper frame to the first box body according to the fourth embodiment. Figure 18 Provide explanation.

[0165] The first bracket 800a and the second bracket 800b may be supported on the first top panel 119. The first bracket 800a and the second bracket 800b may be combined with the first top panel 119.

[0166] Figure 19 It is a diagram for explaining a method of manufacturing an upper frame and a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0167] Both the upper frame 700 and the bracket 800 can be made of metal, allowing the use of a single material. The upper frame 700 and the bracket 800 can be manufactured using a single mold. The detergent drawer opening 720 formed in the upper frame 700 occupies a relatively wide area and is open. During the manufacturing process of the bracket 800 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the portion forming the detergent drawer opening 720 can be utilized.

[0168] According to an embodiment, a mold for manufacturing the components of the upper frame 700 is provided. The components of the upper frame 700 can be molded using the mold. The mold is prepared so that a plurality of brackets 800 are formed in the area of ​​the detergent drawer opening 720 that forms the components of the upper frame 700. After the components of the upper frame 700 are molded using the mold (step (a)), the predetermined portions of the plurality of brackets 800 are bent. In an embodiment, the steps include bending the first portions 810 of the plurality of brackets 800 (step (b)) and bending the protruding portions 830 of the plurality of brackets 800 (step (c)).

[0169] The bending process of the plurality of brackets 800 may be performed together with the cutting and bending of the respective parts of the upper frame 700 .

[0170] After the bending process of the plurality of brackets 800 is completed, the plurality of brackets 800 are separated from the components of the upper frame 700. Thus, the plurality of brackets 800 and the upper frame 700 can be obtained.

[0171] The disassembly process for after-sales service when the embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described.

[0172] If the clothes treating apparatus 1 is installed in the installation environment, it becomes as follows Figure 1 If the operator disassembles the first front panel 112 and the control panel 200 of the first processing device 10 during the after-sales service, Figure 13 As shown, the upper frame 700 is exposed to the front. If you want to remove the upper frame 700, separate the fastening member 900 that is visible on the front. If the fastening member 900 is completely separated, the upper frame 700 is stuck in the protruding portion 830 of the bracket 800. If the upper frame 700 stuck in the protruding portion 830 is removed, Figure 4In the state of the upper frame 700, even without disassembling the second processing device 20, the upper frame 700 can be disassembled. As a result, the disassembly process of the upper frame 700 can be simplified and the after-sales quality can be improved.

[0173] The present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to specific embodiments. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various improvements and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the technical scope of the present invention as provided in the claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, wherein: include: A first processing device is provided with a first box, and a first drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside the first box; as well as A second processing device is provided with a second box body arranged above the first processing device, and a second drum for accommodating clothes is arranged inside the second box body; The first processing device comprises: an upper frame fastened to a pair of first side panels forming the first box body and a pair of second side panels forming the second box body; as well as The bracket is detachably coupled to the upper frame, and is supported upward by the first box.

2. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The front side of the first box body is formed by a first front panel; The upper frame is located behind the first front panel.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The bracket is supported by being combined with the first side panel.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first side panel comprises: A side portion forming a side surface of the first box body; and An upper curved portion extending from an upper end of the side portion toward an inner side; The bracket is supported by being coupled to the upper end bent portion.

5. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the first box body is formed by a first top surface panel; The first box body includes a reinforcement frame, which is located lower than the first top panel and extends in the front-to-back direction; The bracket is supported by being combined with the reinforcement frame.

6. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein: The reinforcement frame is arranged on the top surfaces of the pair of first side panels.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The first side panel comprises: A side portion forming a side surface of the first box body; and An upper curved portion extending from an upper end of the side portion toward an inner side; The reinforcement frame is located at the upper end bent portion.

8. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the first box body is formed by a first top surface panel; The bracket is supported by being combined with the first top panel.

9. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first side panel comprises: A side portion forming a side surface of the first box body; and A side front end curved portion extending from the front end of the side portion toward the inner side; A first limiting portion is formed on the upper frame; A second restricting portion is formed on the side front end bent portion, and the second restricting portion restricts vertical movement of the upper frame by engaging with the first restricting portion.

10. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The support comprises: A first part supported by the first box; and The second part is combined with the upper frame in a detachable manner.

11. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The second portion and the upper frame are combined using a fastening member.

12. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The second portion is formed by bending an end portion of the first portion.

13. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The second portion is formed by being bent perpendicularly from the first portion.

14. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The bracket further includes a protruding portion formed to protrude forward from an end portion of the second portion; The upper frame includes a coupling hole into which the protruding portion is inserted.

15. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 14, wherein: The bracket is formed by bending a plate-like material so that the first portion and the protruding portion face different directions from each other.

16. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 14, wherein: The combination hole comprises: an insertion opening having an area corresponding to the protruding portion; and The first extension opening extends from a portion of the bottom surface of the insertion opening and extends downward in a direction opposite to a rotation direction accompanying a tightening operation of the tightening member.

17. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: The coupling hole includes a second extension opening extending from a portion of a top surface of the insertion opening and extending upward on an opposite side of the first extension opening.

18. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 16, wherein: The combination hole also includes: a first extension opening extending from a portion of a bottom surface of the insertion opening and extending downward in a direction opposite to a rotation direction accompanying a tightening action of the tightening member; and a second extension opening extending from a portion of the top surface of the insertion opening and extending upward on the opposite side of the first extension opening; The first extension opening and the second extension opening are formed so that a portion in the up-down direction overlaps with each other.

19. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The length of the combining hole in the up-down direction is greater than the length of the protruding portion in the up-down direction; A first top surface portion of the top surface of the coupling hole, which is deviated in a direction opposite to the rotation direction accompanying the tightening action of the tightening member, is closer to the protruding portion than other portions; A second bottom surface portion of the bottom surface of the coupling hole, which is located on the opposite side of the first top surface portion, is closer to the protruding portion than other portions.

20. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The second processing device also includes a base disposed at a lower portion of the second processing device; A rear portion of at least a portion of the upper frame overlaps a front portion of the base; A coupling convex column is formed on the front side of the base; A base fastening hole is formed at a position of the upper frame corresponding to the combining protrusion, and a fastening member passing through the base fastening hole is combined with the combining protrusion.

21. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 20, wherein: The second processing device also includes a second front panel located on the front side; The laundry processing device further comprises a control panel, which is disposed between the first front panel and the second front panel and is connected to the first processing device and the second processing device; The second processing device also includes a lower frame at least partially located between the control panel and the base; The fastening member is spaced apart from the lower frame and combined with the combining boss.

22. A method for manufacturing a frame component of a clothes processing device, wherein: include: a step of molding the frame member in such a manner as to form a plurality of brackets in an area where a laundry detergent drawer opening is formed; The step of bending a set portion of a plurality of the stents; as well as The step of separating a plurality of said brackets from said frame member.

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