Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention provides a clothes treating apparatus. In one embodiment, a laundry treating apparatus includes: a first treating apparatus provided with a first cabinet including a first back panel forming a rear face, and a first drum accommodating laundry therein; a second processing device disposed at an upper portion of the first processing device and provided with a second cabinet including a second back surface panel forming a rear surface, and a second drum accommodating laundry therein; and a rear bracket fixed to the first back panel and the second back panel and having a handle formed therein, the handle forming a space in which a hand of a carrier can be accommodated. The second processing device is provided with a first guide part which is combined with the rear bracket, the rear bracket is provided with a second guide part, and the second guide part is formed at a position corresponding to the first guide part and is connected with the first guide part.

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] In an apparatus for reducing floor space and processing laundry by stacking a first processing apparatus (e.g., a washing machine) for washing laundry and a second processing apparatus (e.g., a dryer) for drying laundry, a laundry processing apparatus for improving user convenience is provided.

[0006] The public document KR10-2021-0106768A1 (existing document 1) shows a clothing processing device in which a plurality of processing devices are arranged together. A washing machine is arranged on the lower side of the clothing processing device, and a dryer is arranged on the upper side. In the existing document 1, it is disclosed that the washing machine and the dryer have a structure in which a fastening portion (rear bracket) is respectively combined with the washing machine and the dryer at their rear and provides a handle. In the existing document 1, since the depth of the dryer in the front-to-back direction is less than the depth of the washing machine in the front-to-back direction, a step is formed at the rear of the clothing processing device. The fastening portion (rear bracket) is combined with the clothing processing device in a state where it is placed on a step formed by the washing machine and the dryer and on the top surface of the washing machine. In the stacked clothing processing device including the existing document 1, it is an important issue to propose a configuration relationship between the efficient structures of the plurality of processing devices and a stable and effective combination relationship. Summary of the invention

[0007] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a structure of a stacking type clothes treating device capable of ensuring ease of carrying.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide a laundry processing device including a rear bracket, wherein the rear bracket is configured to support one of two processing devices stacked on each other so that the upper processing device does not separate from the lower processing device.

[0010] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device capable of improving assemblability when two treating devices are stacked and coupled.

[0011] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device capable of improving the combining performance when two treating devices are stacked and combined.

[0012] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus which can effectively combine the two treating apparatuses even if there is no step between the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus.

[0013] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device that can provide a structure that can effectively and economically fix a drain hose of a first treating device at a desired position according to an installation environment.

[0014] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device having a structure for preventing a cap provided at a test port formed at a second treating device from being lost.

[0015] 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.

[0016] The present invention provides a clothing processing device. In one embodiment, the clothing processing device includes: a first processing device, provided with a first box and a first drum, the first box including a first back panel forming a rear side, and the first drum accommodating clothing inside; a second processing device, arranged on the upper part of the first processing device, provided with a second box and a second drum, the second box including a second back panel forming a rear side, and the second drum accommodating clothing inside; and a rear bracket, fixed to the first back panel and the second back panel, and formed with a handle, the handle forming a space for accommodating a hand of a carrier; a first guide portion for combining with the rear bracket is formed in the second processing device, the rear bracket includes a second guide portion, the second guide portion is formed at a position corresponding to the first guide portion and connected to the first guide portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first guide portion may be formed as a coupling hole, and the second guide portion may be formed as a coupling protrusion, and the coupling protrusion may be inserted into the coupling hole.

[0018] In one embodiment, the coupling protrusion may include at least an inserting portion extending downward, and the inserting portion may be inserted into the coupling hole.

[0019] In one embodiment, the second processing device may further include a base constituting a lower appearance of the second processing device, and the second guide portion may be formed on the base.

[0020] In one embodiment, the first guide portion may be formed on a portion constituting a top surface of the base.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first guide portion and the second guide portion may be coupled to each other and connected.

[0022] In one embodiment, the rear bracket may include: a first fixing portion combined with the first processing device by a fastening member; and a second fixing portion combined with the second processing device by a fastening member.

[0023] In one embodiment, when viewed from the front, a first opening may be formed in a region of the rear bracket overlapping the coupling protrusion, and the rear bracket may further include a plurality of reinforcing ribs protruding toward the inside of the first opening and extending toward the coupling protrusion.

[0024] In one embodiment, a plurality of the reinforcing ribs may protrude downward from a top surface of the first opening and extend toward the combining protrusion.

[0025] In one embodiment, a protruding rib protruding upward may be formed at a rear end portion of the base, and the protruding rib may be located behind the second rear panel and limit a lower position of the second rear panel.

[0026] In one embodiment, the rear bracket may include: a first rib protruding upward; and a second rib spaced apart from the first rib by a prescribed interval and protruding upward.

[0027] In one embodiment, the second treatment device further includes: a drain hose port for discharging condensed water; and a second drain hose combined with the drain hose port; at a position of the rear bracket corresponding to the drain hose port so that the drain hose port is exposed to the outside.

[0028] In one embodiment, the rear bracket may include any one or more of a first hose fixing portion and a second hose fixing portion; the first hose fixing portion is arranged at a position lower than the drain hose port and is biased to one side relative to the drain hose port, directly or indirectly fixing the position of the second drain hose; the second hose fixing portion is arranged at a position lower than the drain hose port and is biased to the other side relative to the drain hose port, directly or indirectly fixing the position of the second drain hose.

[0029] In one embodiment, the second drain hose may be directly or indirectly restricted in position by any one of the first hose fixing portion and the second hose fixing portion, and the first treatment device may further include a first drain hose for discharging washing water, and the first drain hose and the second drain hose may be bound to each other downstream of the portion where the second drain hose is restricted in position.

[0030] In one embodiment, the first drain hose may be disposed to extend from a position lower than the first drum of the first treatment device to a position upper than the first drum.

[0031] The present invention provides a clothes processing device. In one embodiment, the clothes processing device includes: a first processing device, provided with a first box and a first drum, the first box including a first back panel forming a rear side, the first drum containing clothes inside; a second processing device, arranged on the upper part of the first processing device, provided with a second box, a second drum, a drain hose port and a second drain hose, the second box including a second back panel forming a rear side, the second drum containing clothes inside, the drain hose port draining condensed water, the second drain hose combined with the drain hose port; and a rear bracket, fixed to the first back panel and the second back panel, formed with a handle, the handle forming a space for accommodating a hand of a carrier; the rear bracket includes a first hose fixing portion, the first hose fixing portion is arranged to be biased to one side relative to the drain hose port, and directly or indirectly fixes the position of the second drain hose.

[0032] In one embodiment, the first hose fixing portion may be formed at a lower position than the drain hose port.

[0033] In one embodiment, the second drain hose may be directly or indirectly restricted in position by the first hose fixing portion, and the first treatment device may further include a first drain hose for discharging wash water, and the first drain hose and the second drain hose may be bound to each other downstream of a portion where the second drain hose is restricted in position.

[0034] In one embodiment, a second hose fixing portion may be further included, and the second hose fixing portion is arranged to be biased toward the other side relative to the drain hose port to directly or indirectly fix the position of the second drain hose.

[0035] In one embodiment, the second hose fixing portion may be formed at a lower position than the drain hose port.

[0036] In one embodiment, the second drain hose may be directly or indirectly restricted in position by any one of the first hose fixing portion and the second hose fixing portion, and the first treatment device may further include a first drain hose for discharging wash water, and the first drain hose and the second drain hose may be bound to each other downstream of a portion where the second drain hose is restricted in position.

[0037] In one embodiment, a port opening may be formed at a position of the rear bracket corresponding to the drain hose port, so that the drain hose port is exposed to the outside.

[0038] In one embodiment, the first drain hose may be disposed to extend from a position lower than the first drum of the first treatment device to a position upper than the first drum.

[0039] Effects of the Invention

[0040] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the convenience of carrying the stacking type clothes treating apparatus can be ensured.

[0041] According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to obtain a structure in which one of two processing devices stacked on each other, the one disposed at the upper portion, does not separate from the other processing device disposed at the lower portion.

[0042] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when two processing devices are stacked and combined, the assemblability can be improved.

[0043] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when two processing devices are stacked and combined, the bonding performance can be improved.

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when two processing devices are stacked and combined, they can be effectively combined even if there is no step between the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0045] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the drain hose of the first treatment device can be effectively and economically fixed at a desired position according to the installation environment.

[0046] According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a cap provided at a test port formed in a second processing device from being lost.

[0047] 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

[0048] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 4 As a diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the rear side, an enlarged Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a diagram of section A provided with a rear bracket.

[0052] Figure 5The figure is a diagram showing a laundry processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear side, and is an enlarged diagram showing a state in which a rear bracket is disassembled.

[0053] Figure 6 This is a front perspective view (a perspective view viewed from the inside) of a rear bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 7 Is magnification Figure 6 Figure in part C.

[0055] Figure 8 Is magnification Figure 5 Figure in Part B.

[0056] Fig. 9 As amplification Figure 4 The D portion of the figure is an enlarged stereoscopic view showing the portion where the coupling protrusion is coupled to the coupling hole of the base.

[0057] Fig.10 As amplification Figure 4 The figure of part E in FIG. 1 is an enlarged stereoscopic view of the part where the rear bracket, the first processing device and the second processing device are combined according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Fig.11 The configuration of the second processing device is shown as an enlarged perspective view of a hose accommodating portion in a rear bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Fig.12 It is a diagram for explaining an example of using the cap fixing rib of the rear bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Fig.13 This is a diagram showing a rear bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear, showing the left side and omitting the right side.

[0061] Fig.14 The figure is a diagram for explaining an example of use of the hose fixing portion of the rear bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the lower side of the clothes processing apparatus as viewed from the rear and omitting the upper side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] In this specification, repeated descriptions of the same components will be omitted.

[0065] 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.

[0066] In addition, the terms used in this specification are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0067] Furthermore, in the present specification, unless otherwise defined, an expression in the singular may include an expression in the plural.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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".

[0070] Figure 1 A clothes treating device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 2 is a perspective view of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , a clothes processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0071] 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, and upper direction +Z, lower direction -Z of each structure can be defined by the same terms. For example, the front and rear directions +X, -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 directions +Y, -Y and the upper and lower directions +Z, -Z can also be defined the same.

[0072] In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry treating device 1 includes a first treating device 10 , a second treating device 20 , a control panel 200 and a rear bracket 500 .

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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 tub 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 tub 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 tub 14 for accommodating clothes inside.

[0075] 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, -X.

[0076] A first side panel 115 may be provided on both sides of the side direction Y of the first processing device 10, a first back panel 118 may be provided on the rear side, a first top panel (not shown) may be provided on the upper side, and a first bottom panel (not shown) may be provided on the lower side.

[0077] The first front panel 112, the first side panel 115, the first back panel (not shown), the first top panel (not shown) and the first bottom panel (not shown) can be combined with each other to form the first box 110, and can have a connection relationship with each other. The first box 110 can form a space inside for the built-in components constituting the first processing device 10, such as the first roller 12, to be arranged.

[0078] The clothes to be processed are put into the first box 110 through the clothes opening of the first processing device 10. The put clothes can be accommodated in the first drum 12 and can be processed by the first processing device 10.

[0079] A detergent opening is formed on the first front panel 112. 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.

[0080] In one embodiment, the first front panel 112 is formed with a filter opening. The filter unit 18 is inserted into the filter opening. The filter unit 18 can capture foreign matter from the washing water. 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 the 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.

[0081] 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, the filter opening for inserting the filter unit 18 with a long cycle of introducing and leading out is configured on the lower side of the first front panel 112, so that the structure of the first front panel 112 with improved ease of use and excellent space utilization can be achieved.

[0082] 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.

[0083] A first device control unit (not shown) may be provided in the first processing device 10. The first device control unit (not shown) is a structure for controlling various devices constituting the first processing device 10. The first device control unit (not shown) is configured inside the first housing 110. The first device control unit (not shown) may include a circuit substrate and a plurality of electronic devices mounted on the circuit substrate. In an embodiment, the first device control unit (not shown) 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 (not shown) may transmit the state of the first processing device 10 to the control panel 200.

[0084] 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.

[0085] A second side panel 125 may be provided on both sides of the second processing device 20 in the lateral direction +Y and -Y. A second back panel 128 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 300 (see FIG. 1 ) may be provided on the lower side of the second processing device 20. Figure 5 ).

[0086] The second front panel 122, the second side panel 125, the second back panel 128, the second top panel 127 and the base 300 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 for the built-in components constituting the second processing device 20 such as the second roller 22 to be arranged.

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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 300 of the second processing device 20.

[0090] A second device control unit (not shown) may be provided in the second processing device 20. The second device control unit (not shown) is a component that controls various devices constituting the second processing device 20. The second device control unit (not shown) is configured inside the second housing 120. The second device control unit (not shown) 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 (not shown) may transmit the state of the second processing device 20 to the control panel 200.

[0091] 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 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 (not shown) and / or the second device control unit (not shown) by signal. A user interface (UI) is displayed on the front part 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.

[0092] A rear bracket 500 is provided at the rear of the laundry treating device 1. The rear bracket 500 is combined with the first treating device 10 and the second treating device 20. The rear bracket 500 is disposed at the upper rear portion of the first treating device 10 and at the lower rear portion of the second treating device 20.

[0093] Figure 4 As a diagram of a clothes processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the rear side, an enlarged Figure 3FIG. 1 is a diagram of section A provided with a rear bracket.

[0094] The rear bracket 500 is fixedly coupled to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. The rear bracket 500 is coupled to the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128. The rear bracket 500 is coupled to the upper portion of the first rear panel 118 and the lower portion of the second rear panel 128.

[0095] The rear bracket 500 includes a panel portion 510 and a peripheral portion 520. The panel portion 510 forms a rear surface of the rear bracket 500. The peripheral portion 520 is formed to protrude forward from the peripheral edge of the panel portion 510.

[0096] The rear bracket 500 is formed with handles 515a and 515b. The handles 515a and 515b are formed in a shape that bulges backward from the panel portion 510. The handles 515a and 515b are formed in a shape that bulges outward more than other parts of the panel portion 510. A space for a carrier to put his hands is formed in the handles 515a and 515b. In an embodiment, the space for a carrier to put his hands is formed below the handles 515a and 515b. The handles 515a and 515b include a first handle 515a and a second handle 515b. The first handle 515a can be provided on one side of the rear bracket 500, and the second handle 515b can be provided on the other side of the rear bracket 500. Considering that the carrying of the laundry processing device 1 is mainly performed by two carriers together, more than two handles 515a and 515b may be provided.

[0097] The rear bracket 500 is formed with a coupling protrusion 525. In the present invention, the coupling protrusion 525 is provided as an example of the second guide portion. The coupling protrusion 525 may be formed on the upper side of the rear bracket 500. The coupling protrusion 525 may be formed to further protrude forward from the peripheral portion 520. The coupling protrusion 525 is inserted into the base 300 (refer to FIG. 2 ) of the second processing device 20 described later. Figure 5 ) formed on the top surface 310 of the coupling hole 311 (refer to Figure 5 ). Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the coupling protrusion 525 is described in more detail.

[0098] A first opening 513 may be formed at a portion where the coupling protrusion 525 is formed.

[0099] The rear bracket 500 is formed with a hose accommodating portion 517. The hose accommodating portion 517 is formed by forming a raised surface toward the rear from the rear bracket 500. The hose accommodating portion 517 is formed at a portion where the drain hose of the second treatment device 20 is provided.

[0100] The rear bracket 500 is formed with a port opening 517a. The port opening 517a is formed on one side of the hose accommodating portion 517. The port opening 517a is a drain hose port 331 (see FIG. 3 ) for draining condensed water. Fig.11 The port opening 517a is formed at a position corresponding to the drain hose port 331.

[0101] The rear bracket 500 may be formed with a cap fixing rib 518. The cap fixing rib 518 includes a first rib 518a and a second rib 518b. The first rib 518a protrudes upward. The first rib 518a may be located above the hose accommodating portion 517. The second rib 518b may be spaced apart from the first rib 518a by a predetermined interval and protrude upward. Fig.12 , the cap fixing rib 518 is described in more detail.

[0102] The rear bracket 500 may further include hose fixing portions 519a and 519b. The hose fixing portions 519a and 519b are used to fix the second drain hose 28 (see Fig.14 ) position. The hose fixing parts 519a, 519b may be closer to the bottom than the drain hose port 331. The hose fixing parts 519a, 519b may include any one or more of the first hose fixing part 519a and the second hose fixing part 519b. In an embodiment, the hose fixing parts 519a, 519b include the first hose fixing part 519a and the second hose fixing part 519b. The first hose fixing part 519a is set to be inclined to one side relative to the drain hose port 331. The second hose fixing part 519b is formed to be inclined to the other side relative to the drain hose port 331. That is, the second hose fixing part 519b is set to the opposite side of the drain hose port 331 to the side where the first hose fixing part 519a is set.

[0103] The hose fixing portions 519a and 519b may be formed to protrude rearward from the panel portion 510. Fig.14 In the following, the hose fixing portions 519a and 519b are described in more detail.

[0104] Figure 5 As a diagram of a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the rear side, this is an enlarged diagram of a state where the rear bracket is disassembled. Figure 5 , the connection relationship between the rear bracket 500 and the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is described.

[0105] The second treatment device 20 includes a base 300 constituting a lower exterior. Although not shown, the base 300 may be formed with a circulation flow path providing a heat exchange portion for removing moisture from the air flowing in from the second drum 22, a water collecting portion for storing condensed moisture, and the like.

[0106] exist Figure 5 A portion of the base 300 exposed to the rear of the second treatment device 20 is shown. A coupling hole 311 is formed on the top surface 310 of the base 300. In the present invention, the coupling hole 311 is provided as an example of the first guide portion. The coupling protrusion 525 is inserted into the coupling hole 311 and connected to each other. A portion of the top surface of the base 300 is exposed. The coupling hole 311 is formed in the exposed top surface 310 of a portion constituting the top surface of the base 300. The coupling protrusion 525 of the rear bracket 500 is inserted into the coupling hole 311. As the coupling protrusion 525 is inserted into the coupling hole 311, the rear bracket 500 can be temporarily coupled to the laundry treatment device 1. The illustrated embodiment proposes the coupling hole 311 as an example of the first guide portion, and proposes the coupling protrusion 525 as an example of the second guide portion. However, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are not limited thereto. In an example not shown in the figure, the first guide portion may be formed as a first protrusion protruding upward, the second guide portion may be formed as a second protrusion protruding downward, and the first guide member and the second guide member may be connected by the locking of the first protrusion and the second protrusion. In addition, in other embodiments not shown in the figure, the first guide portion may be a coupling protrusion, and the second guide portion may be formed as a coupling hole, and the first guide portion may be inserted into the second guide portion to connect the first guide member and the second guide member.

[0107] Protruding ribs 321a, 321b, 321c protruding upward are formed on the upper side of the rear end of the base 300. The protruding ribs 321a, 321b, 321c are located behind the second back panel 128. The protruding ribs 321a, 321b, 321c limit the lower position of the second back panel 128. Under the action of the protruding ribs 321a, 321b, 321c, the lower part of the second back panel 128 will not expand to the outside of the base 300 and be limited in position. The protruding ribs 321a, 321b, 321c may include a first protruding rib 321a formed on one side, a second protruding rib 321b formed on the other side, and a third protruding rib 321c formed in the middle area.

[0108] A drain hose port 331 for draining condensed water to the outside of the laundry processing apparatus 1 is formed on the base 300. The drain hose port 331 may be connected to a water collecting portion or a condensed water storage tank (not shown).

[0109] The rear bracket 500 is formed with first fixing parts 511a, 511b, 511c, and 511d. The rear bracket 500 is formed with second fixing parts 512a and 512b. The first fixing parts 511a, 511b, 511c, and 511d are the parts where the rear bracket 500 is combined with the first processing device 10. The second fixing parts 512a and 512b are the parts where the rear bracket 500 is combined with the second processing device 20. The first fixing parts 511a, 511b, 511c, and 511d may be formed as through holes through which fastening members such as screws may pass. The second fixing parts 512a and 512b may be formed as through holes through which fastening members such as screws may pass. The first fixing parts 511a, 511b, 511c, and 511d may be formed at more positions than the second fixing parts 512a and 512b. For example, the first fixing parts 511a, 511b, 511c, and 511d may be formed at four locations, and the second fixing parts 512a and 512b may be formed at two locations. Since the carrier grabs the laundry processing device 1 from the lower side using the handles 515a and 515b and lifts it, the stress generated on the first fixing parts 511a, 511b, 511c, and 511d is greater. Accordingly, the first fixing parts 511a, 511b, 511c, and 511d and the second fixing parts 512a and 512b may be appropriately formed.

[0110] Figure 6 This is a front perspective view (a perspective view viewed from the inside) of a rear bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] Vertical ribs 510 a and horizontal ribs 510 b for reinforcing strength may be formed at the inner side of the rear bracket 500 . The vertical ribs 510 a and horizontal ribs 510 b may be formed at the inner side of the panel portion 510 .

[0112] The first fixing portions 511a, 511b, 511c, 511d and the second fixing portions 512a, 512b may be formed in a convex column shape.

[0113] The handles 515a and 515b may be bent inside to prevent the handles from slipping during transportation.

[0114] The coupling protrusion 525 may be formed at an upper portion of the peripheral portion 520 to protrude forward from the peripheral portion 520 .

[0115] Figure 7 Is magnification Figure 6 See Figure 2 in Part C. Figure 7 , the coupling protrusion 525 is described in more detail.

[0116] The coupling protrusion 525 is formed in a hook shape. The coupling protrusion 525 includes an insertion portion 525b extending downward. The insertion portion 525b is inserted into the coupling hole 311. As the insertion portion 525b is inserted into the coupling hole 311, the laundry processing device 1 can be temporarily coupled to the rear bracket 500 even without the first fixing portion 511a, 511b, 511c, 511d and the second fixing portion 512a, 512b. In the embodiment, the front and rear depths of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are almost the same. Therefore, in order to fix the rear bracket 500 to the clothing processing device 1 without the coupling relationship between the coupling hole 311 and the coupling protrusion 525, additional operators or more working time are required to enable any one of the first fixing parts 511a, 511b, 511c, 511d and the second fixing parts 512a, 512b to be coupled to the clothing processing device 1. However, according to an embodiment of the present invention, even if the front and rear depths of the first processing device 10 and the front and rear depths of the second processing device 20 are almost the same, the rear bracket 500 can be easily coupled to the clothing processing device 1.

[0117] When viewed from the front, a first opening 513 is formed in a region overlapping with the coupling protrusion 525. The operator can use the first opening 513 to more easily couple the coupling protrusion 525 to the coupling hole 311.

[0118] The rear bracket 500 may also be formed with a reinforcing rib 525a, which protrudes toward the inner side of the first opening 513 and extends toward the coupling protrusion 525. The reinforcing rib 525a may be formed to protrude from the top surface to the bottom surface of the first opening 513. The reinforcing rib 525a may be formed in a plurality (see Fig. 9 ).

[0119] Figure 8 Is magnification Figure 5 Figure in Part B.

[0120] A portion of the top surface of the base 300 of the second processing device 20 is exposed to the outside. A coupling hole 311 is formed on the exposed top surface 310. The coupling hole 311 can be formed to penetrate the top surface 310 in the up-down direction. If the thickness of the top surface 310 is relatively thick, it can also be formed in a groove shape instead of the coupling hole 311.

[0121] The base 300 may include a plurality of support ribs 315 supporting the top surface 310. The plurality of support ribs 315 may enhance the rigidity of the base 300.

[0122] Fig. 9 As amplification Figure 4 The D portion of FIG. 3 is an enlarged three-dimensional view showing a portion where the coupling protrusion 525 is coupled to the coupling hole of the base 300 .

[0123] A portion of the base 300 may be exposed through the first opening 513. The reinforcing rib 525a is formed to protrude from the top surface to the bottom surface of the first opening 513. The reinforcing rib 525a may extend to the coupling protrusion 525 and be formed integrally with the coupling protrusion 525. In the illustrated embodiment, the reinforcing rib 525a is formed at three locations.

[0124] Fig.10 As amplification Figure 4 The figure of part E in FIG. 1 is an enlarged stereoscopic view of the part where the rear bracket, the first processing device and the second processing device are combined according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0125] The first fixing portion 511b of the rear bracket 500 provides a placement surface for the first fastening member 541b to penetrate and couple with. The second fixing portion 512b of the rear bracket 500 provides a placement surface for the second fastening member 542b to penetrate and couple with.

[0126] The rear bracket 500 is coupled to the first rear panel 118 of the first processing device 10 using the first fastening member 541b. The rear bracket 500 is coupled to the second rear panel 128 of the second processing device 20 using the second fastening member 542b. The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may be coupled to each other through the rear bracket 500.

[0127] Fig.11 This is a perspective view of an enlarged hose storage portion in a rear bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the structure of the second processing device.

[0128] A drain hose port 331 combined with the second drain hose 25 is formed on the base 300 of the second treatment device 20. The drain hose port 331 is a structure for discharging condensed water to the outside of the clothing treatment device 1. The flow path of the drain hose port 331 can be connected to a connection hose (not shown) connecting the first connection port 332 and the second connection port 333. A portion of the connection hose (not shown) connecting the first connection port 332 and the second connection port 333 can be closer to the rear than the overall surface of the panel portion 510 of the rear bracket 500. In order to accommodate the connection hose (not shown), a hose accommodating portion 517 is formed on the rear bracket 500. The hose accommodating portion 517 is formed by forming a raised surface from the rear bracket 500 to the rear.

[0129] The port opening 517 a is an opening through which the water supply and drainage hose port 331 is exposed to the outside. The port opening 517 a is formed at a position corresponding to the drainage hose port 331 .

[0130] Fig.12 This is a diagram for explaining an example of use of the cap fixing rib 518 of the rear bracket according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0131] The cap fixing rib 518 includes a first rib 518a and a second rib 518b. The first rib 518a protrudes upward. The first rib 518a may be located above the hose accommodating portion 517. The second rib 518b may be spaced apart from the first rib 518a by a predetermined interval and protrude upward.

[0132] A test port 338 is provided between the first rib 518a and the second rib 518b. The test port 338 is used for sample inspection and is not used by the user after shipment. The test port 338 can be closed by a cap 339. The cap 339 that closes the test port 338 may be lost during transportation or installation. The cap fixing rib 518 is configured to rub against the cap 339 on both sides, so that the support cap 339 does not fall off the test port 338. The interval between the first rib 518a and the second rib 518b is an interval that is sufficient for friction with the cap 339.

[0133] Fig.13 This is a diagram showing a rear bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear, showing the left side and omitting the right side.

[0134] Hose fixing portions 519a and 519b are formed on the rear bracket 500. The hose fixing portions 519a and 519b may include any one or more of the first hose fixing portion 519a and the second hose fixing portion 519b. In an embodiment, the hose fixing portions 519a and 519b include the first hose fixing portion 519a and the second hose fixing portion 519b. The first hose fixing portion 519a is disposed to be biased toward one side relative to the drain hose port 331. The second hose fixing portion 519b is formed to be biased toward the other side relative to the drain hose port 331. That is, the second hose fixing portion 519b is disposed to be biased toward the opposite side of the drain hose port 331 to the side where the first hose fixing portion 519a is disposed.

[0135] The hose fixing portions 519a and 519b are located below the position where the drain hose port 331 is provided. In the embodiment, the first hose fixing portion 519a is formed at a position corresponding to the first height H1 below the position where the drain hose port 331 is provided. In the embodiment, the second hose fixing portion 519b is formed at a position corresponding to the second height H2 below the position where the drain hose port 331 is provided. In the embodiment, the first height H1 and the second height H2 may be the same height.

[0136] The hose fixing portions 519a and 519b are used to restrict the second drain hose 28 (see Fig.14 ) position. Fig.14 Provide explanation. Fig.14The figure is a diagram for explaining an example of use of the hose fixing portion of the rear bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the lower side of the clothes processing apparatus as viewed from the rear and omitting the upper side.

[0137] The laundry processing device 1 is provided with a first drain hose 15 and a second drain hose 25, but it is also a problem to organize them neatly. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the position of the second drain hose 28 can be limited by using the hose fixing parts 519a and 519b, and the second drain hose 28 and the first drain hose 15 can be bound to each other, so that the first drain hose 15 and the second drain hose 25 can be organized neatly.

[0138] In an embodiment, the first treatment device 10 is provided as a washing machine. The first drain hose 15 for draining the washing water used in the first treatment device 10 is provided by a flexible material. The first drain hose 15 is made of a material that is softer than the second drain hose 25. A portion of the first drain hose 15 may need to be located at the upper part of the first treatment device 10. That is, the first drain hose 15 may need to be fixed to start from a position closer to the lower side than the first drum 12 in the first treatment device 10 and extend to a position closer to the lower side than the first drum 12 (refer to FIG. 1 ). Figure 2 ) is moved closer to the upper side and then repositioned on the external drain outlet side.

[0139] The hose fixing parts 519a and 519b can be used to set the first drain hose 15 at a desired position according to the installation environment by combining with the second drain hose 28. The desired position according to the installation environment can be a position where a drain port is provided. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the hose fixing parts 519a and 519b can be used to effectively and economically fix the position of the first drain hose 15.

[0140] The hose fixing parts 519a and 519b can be provided at two locations, and one of the two locations is used according to the installation environment. In the illustrated embodiment, the first hose fixing part 519a is used as an example according to the drain port being located in the +Y direction of the installation environment. If the drain port is located in the -Y direction of the installation environment, the second hose fixing part 519b is used.

[0141] The first hose fixing portion 519a fixes the second drain hose 25 toward the +Y direction. In the embodiment, the second drain hose 25 is fixed to the first hose fixing portion 519a. For example, the second drain hose 25 is fixed to the first hose fixing portion 519a using a rope, a cable tie, or the like.

[0142] The first drain hose 15 may include a fixing portion 15a, which fixes the first drain hose 15 upward so as to set a part of the first drain hose 15 upward. Generally, the first drain hose 15 can fix the position to face upward, but cannot fix the position to face the +Y direction or the -Y direction. This is because the position of the drain outlet is different depending on the setting environment. Since the first drain hose 15 is relatively soft, it is difficult to fix the position toward the drain outlet. In contrast, the second drain hose 28 does not bend easily compared to the first drain hose 15. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the position of the second drain hose 28 can be fixed by using the first hose fixing portion 519a, and the position of the first drain hose 15 can be fixed to face the drain outlet by combining the first drain hose 15 with the second drain hose 28. The first drain hose 15 and the second drain hose 28 can be bound by using a binding member 9. The binding member 9 can be a member such as a rope or a cable tie. The binding position of the first drain hose 15 and the second drain hose 28 can be closer to the downstream than the position where the first hose fixing portion 519a and the second drain hose 28 are fixed.

[0143] 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: A first processing device includes a first housing and a first drum, wherein the first housing includes a first back panel forming a rear side, and the first drum is disposed inside the first housing and contains the laundry; A second processing device, arranged above the first processing device, comprises a second box body and a second drum, the second box body comprises a second back panel forming a rear side, and the second drum is arranged inside the first box body and accommodates the clothes; as well as a rear bracket, combined with the first back panel and the second back panel, and formed with a handle defining a space for accommodating a hand of a carrier; A first guide portion for coupling with the rear bracket is formed on the second processing device; The rear bracket includes a second guide portion formed at a position corresponding to the first guide portion and connected to the first guide portion.

2. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The first guide portion is formed as a coupling hole; The second guide portion is formed as a coupling protrusion protruding toward the second rear panel; The coupling protrusion is inserted into the coupling hole.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: The coupling protrusion includes an inserting portion extending downward, and the inserting portion is inserted into the coupling hole.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The second processing device also includes a base constituting a lower exterior of the second processing device; The second guide portion is located on the base.

5. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The first guide portion is formed on the top surface of the base.

6. The laundry processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The rear bracket includes a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion, the first fixing portion being combined with the first processing device by a fastening member, and the second fixing portion being combined with the second processing device by a fastening member.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein: A first opening is formed in the rear bracket at a region located behind the coupling protrusion; The rear bracket further includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs protrude toward the inner side of the first opening and extend toward the combining protrusion.

8. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: A plurality of reinforcing ribs protrude downward from a top surface of the first opening and extend toward the combining protrusion.

9. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: A protruding rib protruding upward is formed at the rear end of the base; The protruding rib is located behind the second rear panel and restricts a lower position of the second rear panel.

10. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The second processing device further comprises: a drain hose port for draining water from the interior of the second tank; and a second drain hose, coupled to the drain hose port; A port opening is formed at a position of the rear bracket corresponding to the drain hose port so that the drain hose port is exposed to the outside.

11. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The rear bracket includes at least one of a first hose fixing portion and a second hose fixing portion; The first hose fixing portion is located below the drain hose port, is spaced apart from the drain hose port to one side, and fixes the second drain hose; The second hose fixing portion is disposed below the drain hose port and spaced from the drain hose port to the other side to fix the second drain hose.

12. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 11, wherein: The first treatment device further includes a first drainage hose for discharging water from the interior of the first housing; The second drain hose is bound to the first drain hose at a position on the downstream side of a portion fixed by at least one of the first hose fixing portion and the second hose fixing portion.

13. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 12, wherein: The first drain hose extends from a position below the first drum of the first treatment device to a position above the first drum.

14. A clothes processing device, wherein: include: A first processing device is provided with a first housing and a first drum, wherein the first housing includes a first back panel forming a rear side, and the first drum accommodates the clothes inside; a second treatment device, arranged on the upper part of the first treatment device, provided with a second housing, a second drum, a drain hose port and a second drain hose, the second housing including a second back panel forming a rear side, the second drum accommodating clothes inside, the drain hose port being arranged on the second back panel and draining water, the second drain hose being combined with the drain hose port; as well as A rear bracket, combined with the first back panel and the second back panel, and formed with a handle providing a space for accommodating a hand of a carrier; The rear bracket includes a first hose fixing portion that is disposed to one side apart from the drain hose port and fixes the second drain hose.

15. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 14, wherein: The first hose fixing portion is located below the drain hose port.

16. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 14, wherein: The second drainage hose is restricted in position by the first hose fixing portion; The first treatment device further includes a first drainage hose for discharging water from the interior of the first housing; The second drain hose is bound to the first drain hose at a position on the downstream side of the first hose fixing portion.

17. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 14, wherein: Also includes a second hose fixing portion, the second hose fixing portion is arranged to be spaced apart from the drain hose port to the other side and fixes the second drain hose; The second drain hose is fixed by either the first hose fixing portion or the second hose fixing portion; The first treatment device further includes a first drainage hose for discharging water from the interior of the first housing; The second drain hose is bound to the first drain hose at a position on the downstream side of a portion fixed by either the first hose fixing portion or the second hose fixing portion.

18. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 17, wherein: The first drain hose extends from a position below the first drum of the first treatment device to a position above the first drum.

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