Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry treatment apparatus in which a residual water treatment unit that collects condensed water in a circulation passage that accommodates a heat exchanger to a drain tub communicates the drain tub with the inside of the circulation passage so that a portion of the water collected in the drain tub is re-discharged to the inside of the circulation passage. Therefore, even if the water level of the drainage barrel is full, water leakage can be prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothes treating device, and more particularly, to a clothes treating device capable of collecting water condensed from air and steam passing through clothes into a detachable drainage tub. Background Art

[0002] Generally, a laundry processing device includes a washing machine and a dryer, wherein the washing machine soaks the laundry with water to make it wet and then removes foreign matter through the chemical action of detergent and physical action such as drum rotation, and the dryer uses hot air and steam to dry the wet laundry.

[0003] However, recently, a clothing care machine has emerged that can keep clothes in a dry state comfortably and cleanly without soaking them with water. Such a clothing care machine can supply steam or hot air to remove the odor of the clothes while the clothes are placed, and perform a refresh operation of drying or sterilizing the clothes.

[0004] Such a clothing care machine can selectively provide fragrance to the clothing, and recently, such a clothing care machine occupies an important proportion among clothing treating apparatuses together with washing machines and drying machines.

[0005] Since the clothing care machine performing the refreshing operation of the clothing accommodates the clothing in a dry state, it is necessary to have a steam supply part supplying steam to the clothing.

[0006] As such conventional clothes processing apparatuses, Korean Patent Publication Nos. 10-2020-0057545 and 10-2011-0067832 can be cited as examples.

[0007] Figure 1 is a diagram showing a basic structure of a conventional clothes processing device. Figure 2 1 is a diagram showing a machine room and a residual water treatment structure of a conventional clothes treating apparatus.

[0008] Reference Figure 1 The existing clothes processing device may include: a box body 2 having a storage space for placing clothes; a door 6 for opening and closing the box body 2; and a machine room 30 arranged at the lower part of the box body 2.

[0009] The machine room 30 may include a water supply tub 3 storing water for generating steam inside the housing 2 and a drainage tub 4 collecting moisture condensed from the steam or clothes, and may additionally include a drawer 5 providing a space for storing necessary items and the like.

[0010] Reference Figure 2The mechanical room 30 may further include: a circulation channel 32 for circulating the air inside the box body 2; and a placement table 38, which is arranged in front of the circulation channel 32 and can be used to place the water supply barrel 3, the drainage barrel 4, and the drawer 5.

[0011] The circulation passage 32 may be provided with a heat exchanger such as an evaporator and a condenser, wherein the evaporator condenses moisture by cooling the air flowing into the box body 2, and the condenser heats the cooled air.

[0012] The water condensed in the circulation channel 32 can be collected along the lower surface of the circulation channel 32 and collected into the drain bucket 4 through the pump 33. Thus, the existing clothes processing device can remove water from the air for processing the clothes and then resupply it, so that the clothes contained in the box 2 can be dried / sterilized / refreshed continuously by steam and hot air.

[0013] In the existing clothes processing device, the drain bucket 4 is usually set as a container only for storing water, rather than a structure connected to an external sewer outlet, etc. In this way, the existing clothes processing device does not need to be adjacent to a sewer outlet, etc., so it has the advantage of improving the convenience of installation.

[0014] However, the existing clothes treating apparatus has a limitation in that the water collected in the drain tub 4 cannot be automatically drained unless the user directly drains the water collected in the drain tub 4 .

[0015] If the water level of the drain bucket 4 is full, it is difficult to continue collecting water in the drain bucket 4 , so there is a problem that the water collected in the drain bucket 4 leaks to the outside of the machine room 30 .

[0016] There is a further problem that even if the drain tub 4 is not full at the beginning, once the water level of the drain tub 4 is full during the process of treating the laundry, the water flowing into the drain tub 4 leaks to the outside.

[0017] In addition, there is a problem that, in order to prevent water leakage from the drain tub 4, if the operation of the laundry processing device is interrupted when the drain tub 4 is full, the laundry cannot be processed at the time the user wants.

[0018] In particular, there is a problem that if the operation of the laundry processing device is interrupted when the drain tub 4 is full, the operation of the laundry processing device is interrupted even if the laundry processing is not completed, thereby damaging the reliability of the product.

[0019] On the other hand, a problem existing in the existing clothing processing device is that even if the configuration of the backflow portion for redirecting the water flowing back from the drainage barrel 4 to the circulation channel 32 is considered, there is no method for solving the problem except configuring the backflow portion to be separated from the circulation channel or configuring the backflow portion outside the circulation channel. Summary of the invention

[0020] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0021] The present invention provides a laundry processing device including a backflow portion for guiding water backflowing or discharged from a drain tub into a circulation passage for air circulation, wherein a flow path forming the backflow portion is integrated with the circulation passage.

[0022] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes processing device in which the backflow portion and the circulation passage can be manufactured or formed as one body.

[0023] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes processing apparatus in which the reverse flow portion can be fixed to the circulation duct.

[0024] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device capable of preventing water from leaking to the circulation passage or the outside of the machine room even when the water level of the drain tub is full.

[0025] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of preventing water from overflowing from a drain tub even when the water level of the drain tub becomes full during clothes treating.

[0026] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device capable of normally supplying steam to clothes to care for the clothes even when the water level in the drain tub is full.

[0027] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of continuously flowing water into a drain tub even when the water level in the drain tub is full.

[0028] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of preventing water from overflowing to the outside of the machine room even if water overflows from a drain tub.

[0029] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of circulating water in a drain tub to a circulation passage for circulating air.

[0030] Technical solutions to the problem

[0031] In the present invention, the residual water treatment part for collecting the water condensed in the circulation channel of the heat exchanger into the drain bucket may be arranged to communicate with the drain bucket and the inside of the circulation channel. The drain bucket may be arranged outside the circulation channel.

[0032] Thus, a part of the water collected in the drain bucket can be discharged back into the circulation passage.

[0033] Specifically, the residual water treatment part may include a countercurrent part, and the countercurrent part penetrates one side of the circulation channel to communicate with the drainage bucket.

[0034] The reverse flow portion may be disposed at a predetermined height relative to the bottom surface of the drain bucket and disposed closer to an upper surface of the drain bucket.

[0035] The residual water treatment unit may include: a drainage pump to move the water collected on the bottom surface of the circulation channel; and a discharge pipe connected to the drainage pump and the drainage bucket to inject the water into the drainage bucket; the countercurrent unit may be provided separately from the discharge pipe.

[0036] That is, the reverse flow portion and the discharge pipe can be blocked from direct communication, and the water flowing into the discharge pipe can first flow into the drainage bucket without directly flowing back to the reverse flow portion.

[0037] The residual water treatment part may further include a recovery flow path extending from the circulation channel to be inserted into the drain bucket so that the reverse flow part communicates with the drain bucket.

[0038] The reverse flow portion may include a flow path portion extending in a width direction of an inner surface of the circulation channel and guiding the water to a bottom surface of the circulation channel.

[0039] The circulation channel includes a water collecting portion, which is recessed from the bottom surface of the circulation channel to collect the water. The recovery flow path is configured to be close to one side of the inner surface of the circulation channel, and the water collecting portion is configured to be close to the other side of the inner surface of the circulation channel. The flow path portion can be set to extend from the countercurrent portion to the water collecting portion.

[0040] The flow path portion may include a guide flow path extending in a width direction on an inner surface of the circulation passage to decrease in height.

[0041] The flow path portion may include an inlet flow path extending from the communication hole to one end of the guide flow path, and a discharge flow path extending from the other end of the guide flow path to a bottom surface of the circulation passage.

[0042] The inclination of the discharge flow path may be set larger than the inclination of the guide flow path, and the flow path portion may further include a flow path restriction portion protruding from a bottom surface of the guide flow path to guide water flowing along the guide flow path to move toward the discharge flow path.

[0043] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention may include the residual water treatment unit disposed on the front side of the circulation passage facing the evaporator.

[0044] The residual water treatment part may include: a countercurrent part penetrating through a front surface of the circulation channel to communicate with the drain bucket; and a blocking part blocking the water flowing into the countercurrent part from moving toward the evaporator.

[0045] The residual water treatment unit may further include a flow path unit provided at a front surface of the circulation channel and guiding the water flowing into the countercurrent unit toward a bottom surface of the circulation channel.

[0046] The blocking portion may be provided along an inner surface of the flow path portion to block water flowing in the flow path portion from flowing into the evaporator.

[0047] The blocking portion may include: a recovery partition wall, which is arranged to extend from one side of the flow path portion to face the countercurrent portion; and a flow regulating portion, which extends from the recovery partition wall to the front side of the circulation channel and can collect a portion of the water flowing in from the connecting hole.

[0048] Effects of the Invention

[0049] The present invention has the effect of being able to reduce the cost of manufacturing the circulation channel and the counterflow portion to the maximum extent.

[0050] The present invention has an effect of being able to omit the process of separately manufacturing or installing the counterflow portion and the circulation passage.

[0051] The present invention has the effect of minimizing the space for arranging the circulation passage and the counterflow portion.

[0052] The present invention has the effect of blocking the possibility of separation of the reverse flow portion and the circulation passage.

[0053] The present invention has the effect of blocking the possibility of water leakage from the reverse flow portion.

[0054] The present invention has the effect of being able to block water from leaking to the outside of a machine room where the drain bucket is provided, even if the water level of the drain bucket collecting the residual water is full.

[0055] The present invention has the effect of preventing water from overflowing from the drain tub even if the water level of the drain tub becomes full during the process of treating the laundry.

[0056] The present invention has the effect of being able to normally supply steam to the clothes to care for the clothes even if the water level of the drainage tub is full.

[0057] The present invention has the effect that water can flow into the drain bucket even if the water level of the drain bucket is full.

[0058] The present invention has the effect of preventing water from overflowing to the outside of the machine room even if water overflows from the drain bucket.

[0059] The present invention has the effect of enabling water in the drainage tub to circulate to the circulation channel for air circulation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0060] Figure 1 It is a figure which shows the conventional clothes processing apparatus.

[0061] Figure 2 It is a diagram showing a drainage structure of a conventional clothes processing apparatus.

[0062] Figure 3 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of the clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0063] Figure 4 2 is a diagram showing the structure of a machine room of the clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0064] Figure 5 2 is a diagram showing a base structure of a machine chamber of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0065] Figure 6 2 is a diagram showing a circulation passage structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0066] Figure 7 The shape of the circulation passage of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention will be described.

[0067] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the circulation channel is shown.

[0068] Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing in detail the structure of the water storage part of the clothes treating device of the present invention.

[0069] Fig.10 An SS' cross-sectional view is shown in which the circulation channel is cut in the height direction.

[0070] Fig.11 It is a diagram showing an inclined structure related to the water storage part.

[0071] Fig.12 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the water storage unit and the residual water treatment unit.

[0072] Fig.13 It is a figure which shows an embodiment of a water cover.

[0073] Fig.14 It is a figure which shows the state which installed the said water cover in the circulation passage.

[0074] Fig.15 It is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the water cover.

[0075] Fig.16 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a control unit installation portion provided on a base in the clothes processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0076] Fig.17 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the air exhaust portion 323 of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0077] Fig.18 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a base cover of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0078] Fig.19 It is a diagram showing the structure of the external air passage.

[0079] Fig. 20 It is a diagram showing the flow of air flowing in the circulation passage.

[0080] Fig.21 It is a diagram showing the installation structure of the steam supply unit.

[0081] Fig. 22 2 is a diagram showing a detailed structure of the steam supply unit.

[0082] Fig.23 The interior of the steam housing is shown.

[0083] Fig.24 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a residual water treatment unit of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0084] Fig.25 is a diagram showing a water supply and storage structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0085] Fig.26 2 is a diagram showing a residual water collecting structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0086] Fig. 27 2 is a diagram showing a water leakage prevention structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0087] Fig.28 The present invention is a diagram showing a structure in which water overflows from a drain tub of a laundry treating apparatus and flows into a circulation passage.

[0088] Fig.29 It is a diagram showing a structure in which water flowing into the inside of the circulation passage is guided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0089] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification, even if the embodiments are different from each other, the same or similar components are given the same or similar figure marks, which are replaced by the first description. Unless otherwise clearly stated in the context, the singular expressions used in this specification include plural expressions. In addition, in the process of describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that the specific description of the relevant known technology makes the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification unclear, its detailed description is omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the drawings are only used to help understand the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the drawings.

[0090] Figure 3 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a clothes treating apparatus 1 according to the present invention.

[0091] Reference Figure 3 (a) The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may include: a housing 100 forming an exterior, and a door 400 rotatably coupled to the housing 100 .

[0092] The door 400 may include a main body 410 forming the front side of the housing 100 and a setting body 420 extending from one side of the main body 410 and being provided for a display device for displaying information of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0093] The setting body 420 may be configured to form a step 430 from the main body 410 toward the rear of the box body 100 .

[0094] On the other hand, at least a portion of the setting body 420 may be arranged behind the main body 410 to overlap with the main body 410 in the front-rear direction. Thus, the step 430 may function as a handle.

[0095] The setting body 420 may be formed of a different material or a different color from the main body 410. In addition, the setting body 420 may be formed of a translucent material through which light emitted from the display can pass.

[0096] Reference Figure 3 (b) An inner housing 200 having a storage space 220 for storing clothes may be provided inside the box 100. An opening 210 for clothes to enter and exit may be provided in front of the inner housing 200, and the opening 210 may be shielded by the door 400.

[0097] The inner shell 200 may be made of a plastic resin material, or may be made of a reinforced plastic resin material that does not deform even in air having a temperature higher than normal temperature or heated air (hereinafter referred to as hot air), steam, or moisture.

[0098] The height of the inner case 200 may be greater than its width, so that the clothes can be accommodated in the accommodation space 220 in an undone or wrinkled state.

[0099] The laundry treating apparatus 1 of the present invention may include a placement portion 500 for placing laundry in the accommodation space 220 of the inner housing 200 .

[0100] The placement portion 500 may include a hanger portion 510 disposed on an upper surface of the inner housing 200 for placing clothes.

[0101] When the clothes are placed on the hanger portion 510 , the clothes may be arranged inside the accommodation space 220 in a state of being suspended in the air.

[0102] On the other hand, the placement portion 500 may further include a pressurizing portion 520 coupled to the inner surface of the door 400 and capable of fixing the clothes.

[0103] The hanger portion 510 may also be configured in a strip shape arranged along the width direction of the inner shell 200 to support a hanger for placing clothes. In addition, as shown in the figure, the hanger portion 510 may be configured in a hanger shape so that clothes can be placed directly.

[0104] The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may further include a vibration adding unit, which can vibrate the hanger unit 510 to remove foreign matter such as dust attached to the clothes.

[0105] The placement part 500 may include a pressurizing part 520, which is disposed on the door 400 and can press the clothes to fix them. The pressurizing part 520 may include: a supporting part 522, which is fixed to the inner surface of the door 400 and supports one side of the clothes; and a pressing part 521, which presses the clothes supported by the supporting part 522.

[0106] The pressing portion 521 may be disposed to move toward or away from the supporting portion 522. For example, the pressing portion 521 may be rotatably disposed on the supporting portion 522 or the inner surface of the door 400.

[0107] Thus, the pressing portion 521 and the supporting portion 522 can press both sides of the clothing to remove wrinkles from the clothing, and can also generate desired creases.

[0108] The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may be provided with a machine room 300 , and the machine room 300 is provided with various devices capable of supplying at least one of hot air and steam to the accommodating space 220 or purifying or dehumidifying the external air of the housing 100 .

[0109] The machine room 300 may be configured to be separated or partitioned from the inner housing 200 but communicate with the inner housing 200 .

[0110] The machine room 300 may be disposed at a lower portion of the inner case 200. Thus, if hot air and steam having a small specific gravity are supplied to the inner case 200, the hot air and steam may be naturally supplied to the laundry.

[0111] The machine room 300 may include a heat supply unit 340 capable of supplying hot air to the interior of the inner case 200. The heat supply unit 340 may be composed of a heat pump system or a heater that directly heats air using electric energy.

[0112] When the heat supply part 340 is composed of a heat pump system, it may be configured to dehumidify and heat the air exhausted from the inner case 200 again and supply the air to the inner case 200. The detailed structure will be described later.

[0113] The machine room 300 may include a steam supply part 800 capable of supplying steam to the inside of the inner case 200. The steam supply part 800 may be configured to directly supply steam to the inside of the inner case 200. A detailed structure will be described later.

[0114] To this end, the inner housing 200 may have a plurality of through holes 230 penetrating through one surface thereof to communicate with the machine chamber 300 .

[0115] The air of the accommodation space 220 may be supplied to the machine room 300 through the through hole 230 , and at least one of hot wind and steam generated in the machine room 300 may be supplied to the accommodation space 200 through the through hole 230 .

[0116] The through hole 230 may include: an inlet hole 231, which passes through the lower surface of the inner shell 200, so that the air inside the inner shell 200 is discharged to the machine room 300 or is sucked into the machine room 300; and an outlet hole 232, which passes through the lower surface of the inner shell 200, so that the hot air generated in the machine room 300 is discharged.

[0117] The discharge hole 232 may be disposed on the lower surface of the inner case 200 to be biased toward the rear surface. For example, the discharge hole 232 may be disposed between the lower surface or the rear surface of the inner case 200 to be inclined to the ground to face the hanger portion 510 .

[0118] In addition, the inflow hole 231 may be disposed on the lower surface of the inner housing 200 to be biased toward the front. Thus, the inflow hole 231 may be disposed to be separated from the discharge hole 232 .

[0119] The through hole 230 may include a steam hole 233 to which the steam generated in the steam supply part 800 is supplied. The steam hole 233 may be disposed at one side of the discharge hole 232.

[0120] On the other hand, a water supply tub 30 capable of supplying water to the steam supply part 800 and a drain tub 40 for collecting condensed water condensed in the heat supply part 340 may be provided in front of the machine room 300 .

[0121] The water supply tub 30 and the drainage tub 40 may be detachably disposed in front of the machine room 300. Thus, the laundry processing apparatus 1 of the present invention may be freely disposed without being restricted by a water supply source or a drainage source.

[0122] On the other hand, a drawer 50 with a separate storage space can be provided in front of the machine room 300. The drawer 50 can also store a steam generator or an iron.

[0123] Figure 4 2 is a diagram showing the structure of a machine room of the clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0124] Figure 4 (a) is a diagram showing the machine room 300 as viewed from the front. Figure 4 (b) is a diagram showing the machine room 300 as viewed from the rear.

[0125] A plurality of components for supplying hot air to the laundry processing space, circulating the air in the laundry processing space, supplying steam to the laundry processing space, or purifying the air outside the cabinet may be disposed inside the machine room 300 .

[0126] The machine room 300 may include a base portion 310, and a space for supporting or installing various devices is configured in the base portion 310. The base portion 310 may provide an area for installing various devices.

[0127] The base portion 310 may be provided with a circulation passage 320 through which air flowing in from the inner case 200 or the outside of the housing 100 moves.

[0128] The circulation passage 320 may be provided in a shell shape with an open top surface, and a part of the heat supply part 340 may be provided inside the circulation passage 320 .

[0129] When the heat supply part 340 is formed of a heat pump system, the circulation passage 320 may include heat exchangers 341 and 342 described below and a compressor 342 for supplying a high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant to the heat exchangers.

[0130] The heat exchangers 341 and 342 may be accommodated in the circulation channel 320 , and may cool and dehumidify the air flowing in the circulation channel 320 , or may generate hot air by heating the air.

[0131] In the case where the circulation passage 320 is configured to suck air outside the housing 100 , an external air passage 370 for sucking external air may be provided in front of the circulation passage 320 .

[0132] The circulation passage 320 may be arranged to communicate with the external air passage 370 to selectively inhale external air.

[0133] The water supply bucket and the drainage bucket may be detachably coupled to the front of the circulation passage 320. The water supply bucket 30 and the drainage bucket 40 may be disposed on the upper portion of the external air passage 370.

[0134] Although the circulation channel 320 may be combined with the base portion 310, it may also be provided as a whole with the base portion 310. For example, the base portion 310 and the circulation channel 320 may be manufactured by injection molding.

[0135] The machine chamber 300 may include a base cover 360 disposed to communicate with the circulation passage 320 and the inflow hole 231 .

[0136] The base cover 360 may be provided to be coupled to an upper portion of the circulation passage 320 to guide the air sucked from the inflow hole 231 into the circulation passage 320 .

[0137] The base cover 360 may shield the upper surface of the circulation passage 320 to block the air inside the circulation passage 320 from being discharged to the outside. The lower portion of the base cover 360 and the upper surface of the circulation passage 320 may form one side of the flow path of the circulation passage 320.

[0138] The base cover 360 may include an inflow portion 362 connecting the inflow hole 231 and the circulation channel 320. The inflow portion 362 may be configured in a channel shape, thereby functioning as an air intake channel for transferring air inside the inner case 200 to the circulation channel 320.

[0139] The machine room 300 may be provided with a steam supply unit 800, which is connected to the water supply tub 30, receives water to generate steam, and then supplies the steam to the inner housing 200. The steam supply unit 800 may be disposed on an upper portion of the base cover 360.

[0140] The steam supply part 800 may be disposed behind the inflow part 362 .

[0141] The machine room 300 may include a fan setting part 350 configured to communicate the circulation passage 320 and the inner housing 200. The fan setting part 350 may include: an air supply fan 353 providing power to move the air inside the circulation passage 320 in one direction; and a fan cover 351 accommodating the air supply fan 353, and being combined with the circulation passage 320 or extending to the circulation passage 320.

[0142] The fan installation portion 350 may further include an exhaust passage 352 configured to communicate with the circulation passage 320 and the exhaust hole 232 .

[0143] The exhaust passage 352 may be configured to extend from the fan cover 351 toward the exhaust hole 232 in a manner such that the cross-sectional area thereof corresponds to the exhaust hole 232 .

[0144] As a result, air inside the inner case 200 may flow in through the base cover 360 , pass through the circulation passage 320 , and then be re-supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 via the fan installation portion 350 .

[0145] On the other hand, the base portion 310 may include a compressor installation portion 313 where the compressor 342 for supplying refrigerant to the heat exchangers 341 and 343 is installed. The compressor installation portion 313 may be disposed outside the circulation passage 320 .

[0146] In addition, the base portion 310 may be provided with a control portion or a control panel 700 for controlling the laundry treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0147] The base portion 310 may be provided with a control portion installation portion 312 forming a space in which the control portion 700 can be inserted at a lower portion of the circulation passage 320 .

[0148] The control unit 700 may be configured to control all electronically controlled components such as the compressor 342 , the steam supply unit 800 , and the air supply fan 353 .

[0149] Since the control unit 700 is inserted into the base unit 310 and supported, it is possible to alleviate vibration or impact applied to the control unit 700. In addition, the control unit 700 is arranged close to all electronic components, so that the occurrence of control errors such as noise can be minimized.

[0150] In addition, a steam supply unit is disposed at the upper portion of the circulation passage 320, and a control unit 700 is disposed at the lower portion of the circulation passage 320. Therefore, the circulation passage 320 can be provided in a straight passage shape between the steam supply unit 800 and the control unit 700. Therefore, the flow resistance of the air passing through the circulation passage 320 can be reduced to the maximum extent.

[0151] The base portion 310 may include the circulation passage 320 , the external air passage 370 , the steam supply portion 800 , the control portion 700 , and the heat supply portion 340 in a module form.

[0152] Thus, the base portion 310 can be introduced forward or drawn backward in the machine room 300 , thereby facilitating installation and maintenance.

[0153] Figure 5 2 is a diagram showing a base structure of a machine chamber of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0154] Figure 5 (a) is a perspective view of the base portion 310 viewed from the front. Figure 5 (b) and Figure 5 (c) is a three-dimensional view of the base portion 9310 as viewed from the rear.

[0155] The base portion 310 may be disposed above a base plate forming a lower surface of the laundry treating apparatus. The base portion 310 itself may form a lower surface of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0156] The base portion 310 may include a base bottom 311 forming a support surface. The base bottom 311 may form a lower surface of the laundry processing device. In addition, the base bottom 311 may be disposed on an upper surface of the bottom surface of the housing 100 forming a lower surface of the laundry processing device.

[0157] The base portion 310 may be integrally provided with the circulation passage 320 forming at least a portion of a flow path for air movement. The circulation passage 320 may be formed to extend upward from the base bottom 311 .

[0158] The circulation channel 320 may include: a channel body 321 extending from the bottom 311 of the base to form a flow path; a heat exchanger setting portion 3212 providing a space for setting an evaporator 341 or a condenser 343 inside the channel body 321; and an air exhaust portion 323 arranged at the rear of the channel body 321 for exhausting air from the channel body 321.

[0159] The air discharge portion 323 may have a tube shape extending rearward from the duct body 321. A diameter of the air discharge portion 323 may be smaller than a width of the duct body 321.

[0160] The air discharge portion 323 may be connected to the fan housing 350 . The air discharged from the air discharge portion 323 may be guided to the inside of the inner housing 200 through the fan housing 350 .

[0161] The circulation passage 320 may include an external air suction portion 322 formed through a front surface of a passage body 321 .

[0162] The external air suction part 322 may communicate with the external air passage 370. The external air passage 370 may be disposed in front of the external air suction part 322, and the external air passage 370 may be supported by the external air suction part 322.

[0163] The circulation passage 320 may include a damper for opening and closing the external air suction portion 322. The external air may be allowed or blocked to flow into the circulation passage 320 by opening and closing the damper.

[0164] The base portion 310 may include a compressor installation portion 312 providing a space for installing the compressor 342. The compressor installation portion 312 may be formed at one side of the base bottom 311 and may be formed integrally with the base bottom 311.

[0165] The compressor installation portion 312 may also be formed with a protrusion capable of supporting the compressor 342. The compressor installation portion 312 may be arranged to be biased toward the rear of the base portion 310. The compressor installation portion 312 may be arranged to overlap at least a portion with the air discharge portion 323 in the width direction.

[0166] The compressor installation portion 312 may be provided with a buffer member that reduces vibration transmitted from the compressor 342. The buffer member may be fixed to the protrusion.

[0167] The base portion 310 may include a control portion setting portion 313 for setting the control portion 700. The control portion setting portion 313 may be formed between the base bottom 311 and the circulation passage 320. The control portion setting portion 313 may be formed between the base bottom 311 and the bottom surface of the circulation passage 320. The control portion setting portion 313 may be set in a channel shape that is open in either the front or rear of the lower portion of the circulation passage 320.

[0168] The structure of the control unit setting unit 313 will be described later.

[0169] Figure 6The circulation channel structure of the clothes treating device of the present invention is shown.

[0170] The circulation channel 320 may extend from the bottom of the base to the top to form a flow path for air flow. The circulation channel 320 may include a heat exchanger setting portion 3212 that provides a space for the evaporator 341 and the condenser 342 to be set. The heat exchanger setting portion 3212 may be set inside the channel body 321.

[0171] The upper surface of the channel body 321 may be open. The condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 may be placed through the opening of the channel body 321 .

[0172] The opening of the channel body 321 may be shielded by the base cover 360 , and the base cover 360 and the channel body 321 may form a flow path of the circulation flow path 320 .

[0173] The front surface of the channel body 321 may be spaced apart from the front end of the base bottom 311 toward the rear.

[0174] Thus, the base bottom 311 can ensure a support surface 3111 on which at least one of the water supply bucket 30 or the drainage bucket 40 and the external air passage 370 is provided and supported.

[0175] On the other hand, the heat supply unit 340 may include: an evaporator 341, which is composed of a heat exchanger arranged inside the circulation channel 320 and cools and dehumidifies the air flowing into the circulation channel 320; a condenser 343, which is composed of a heat exchanger that heats the air passing through the evaporator 341 and forms hot air; a compressor 342, which supplies a refrigerant for heat exchange with the air to the condenser 343, and is arranged outside the circulation channel 320; and an expansion valve 344, which expands the refrigerant passing through the condenser 343 to cool it.

[0176] On the other hand, since the channel body 32 and the base portion 310 are formed as one body, the height of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 can be further ensured, and the height of the condenser 343 and the height of the evaporator 341 can be increased.

[0177] As a result, the width of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 in the front-rear direction can be reduced, thereby reducing the number of refrigerant pipes passing through the condenser and the evaporator. This has the effect of reducing the flow loss of air passing through the condenser and the evaporator.

[0178] On the other hand, the sum of the length of the evaporator 341 and the length of the condenser 343 may be smaller than the length of the heat exchanger setting portion 3212. Thus, the front-to-rear length of the heat exchanger setting portion 3212 may be equal to or smaller than half the length of the channel body 321.

[0179] Therefore, the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 can be sufficiently separated from the external air suction portion 322 , so that a sufficient space for the external air and the air inside the inner shell 200 to flow into can be ensured inside the circulation passage 320 .

[0180] On the other hand, the interior of the channel body 321 may include a setting partition wall 3211 that separates the heat exchanger setting portion 3212 from the outside of the heat exchanger setting portion 3212. The setting partition wall 3211 may protrude from the side of the channel body 321 to support the front of the evaporator 341.

[0181] In addition, the channel body 321 can expand its width based on the partition wall 3211 and extend backward.

[0182] As a result, the width of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 may be greater than half the width of the base portion 310 . In addition, the width of the circulation passage 320 may be greater than half the width of the base portion 310 .

[0183] The width of the condenser 343 and the width of the evaporator 341 may also be greater than half of the entire width of the base portion 310 .

[0184] As described above, if the widths of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 are ensured, there is an effect that the heat exchange capacity can be sufficiently ensured.

[0185] In addition, the fan cover 350 may be arranged to overlap the condenser 343 or the evaporator 341 in the front-to-back direction. Therefore, the air passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may flow into the fan cover 350 without bending the flow path. That is, the air flowing into the circulation passage 320 does not bend the flow path in the process of moving to the fan cover, thereby having the effect of minimizing flow loss.

[0186] exist Figure 7 In the following, the shape of the circulation passage of the clothes processing device of the present invention is described.

[0187] In the base portion 310 , the base bottom 310 and the circulation flow path 320 may be integrally formed by mold injection.

[0188] The mold for molding the inner surface of the channel body 321 can be removed by being drawn upward from the inside of the channel body 321. At this time, the wall surface of the channel body 321 can be inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the direction of removing the mold to facilitate the removal of the mold.

[0189] The width of the lower surface 321 a of the channel body 321 may be greater than the width of the upper surface 321 b of the channel body 321 .

[0190] Specifically, the distance between the wall surfaces of the channel body 321 facing each other can be formed to increase as the distance from the base bottom 311 increases. The distance between the left side and the right side facing each other in the circulation flow path can increase in the lead-out direction of the mold. Thus, the removal of the mold can be facilitated.

[0191] On the other hand, the air discharge part 323 may include: an air extension pipe 3231 extending from the rear of the channel body 321 to have a smaller diameter or width; and an air discharge pipe 3232 extending from the air extension pipe 3231 in a pipe shape with a uniform diameter and forming a hollow 3233 inside. The air extension pipe 3231 may perform the function of a nozzle, thereby being able to increase the speed of the discharged air.

[0192] In addition, the mold for molding the air discharge portion 323 can be removed as shown in the above-mentioned figure. After being led forward from the inside of the air discharge portion 323 toward the inside of the circulation flow path 320, it can be removed toward the upper open surface of the circulation flow path 320. In the above-mentioned process, a structure that can be easily led out of the mold can be formed.

[0193] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the circulation channel is shown.

[0194] The partition wall 3211 may be formed by protruding inward from the inner wall of the channel body 321, or may be formed by being recessed inward from the outer wall of the circulation channel.

[0195] The heat exchanger installation portion 3212 may be formed between the heat exchanger installation partition wall 3211 and the air discharge portion 323 .

[0196] The mold for molding the air discharge portion 323 can be removed after being led out to the front of the air discharge portion 323 and then led out to the upper portion. When the mold for molding the air discharge portion 323 is led out from the inside of the air discharge portion 323 to the front, it is necessary to prevent the mold from interfering with the partition wall provided for the heat exchanger. To this end, the design value of the air discharge portion 323 can be adjusted.

[0197] Specifically, when the air discharge portion 323 is molded, a mold for molding the front side and a mold for molding the rear side can be separately set based on the parting line 3233 of the air discharge portion 323 in the figure. As a result, the removal directions of the molds may also be different from each other. The mold partially molded in the front based on the parting line of the air discharge portion 323 can be led out to the front, and the mold partially molded in the rear based on the parting line of the air discharge portion 323 can be led out to the rear.

[0198] That is, in order to prevent the mold drawn forward from interfering with the partition wall set for the heat exchanger during the drawing process, in the drawings, the first distance 323a may be smaller than the second distance 321c. The first distance 323a may refer to the distance between the parting line of the air discharge portion 323 and the front end of the air discharge portion 323. In addition, the first distance 323a may refer to the distance between the parting line of the air discharge portion 323 and the rear opening of the circulation channel. The second distance 321c may refer to the distance between the front end of the air discharge portion 323 and the partition wall set for the heat exchanger. In addition, the second distance 323a may refer to the distance between the rear opening of the circulation channel and the partition wall 3211 set for the heat exchanger.

[0199] Fig. 9 The structure of the water storage part of the clothes treating device of the present invention is shown in detail.

[0200] In the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention, if the compressor 342 and the air supply fan 352 are driven, the air supplied from the outside of the housing 100 and the air supplied from the inner housing 200 are cooled while passing through the evaporator 341, and water vapor contained in the air is condensed.

[0201] Water condensed in the evaporator 341 may be accumulated on a lower surface of the circulation channel 320 .

[0202] The clothes treating device of the present invention may include a water storage portion 326 . In order to collect condensed water condensed in the evaporator 341 , the water storage portion 326 may be formed by a depression in a portion of the bottom surface of the channel body 321 .

[0203] The water storage portion 326 may be a space formed by a depression in the bottom surface of the channel body 321 , or may form a side surface of the control unit setting portion 313 .

[0204] The water storage portion 326 may be formed by being recessed downward from the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320 .

[0205] The water storage portion 326 may be formed as one body with the circulation channel 320. The water storage portion 326 may be formed by forming a depression in a part of the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320 after the circulation channel 320 is injection molded on the base portion 310.

[0206] The water storage portion 326 may be configured such that at least a portion of a top surface is aligned with the heat exchanger installation portion 313 .

[0207] The base portion 310 may include a drain pipe 3263 for draining the water collected in the water storage portion 326 to the outside.

[0208] The drain pipe 3263 may protrude from the lower portion of the water storage portion 362 to the outside of the circulation channel 320. The drain pipe 32634 may discharge the water stored in the water storage portion to the outside of the base portion. Thus, it is possible to prevent the water collected in the water storage portion 326 from being corrupted or flowing back to the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320.

[0209] The circulation channel 320 has the partition wall 3211 extending from the inner surface of the channel body 321. The partition wall 3211 may protrude inward from the inner wall of the circulation channel 320, or the outer wall of the circulation channel 320 may be recessed inward and protrude inward. The partition wall 3211 may guide the location of the heat exchangers 341 and 343, and prevent the air entering the heat exchanger from bypassing the heat exchanger.

[0210] The partition wall 3211 may be provided in the water storage portion 326 .

[0211] Fig.10 A SS′ cross-sectional view is shown in which the circulation channel is cut in the height direction.

[0212] The water storage part 326 may include: a bottom surface 3261, where water accumulates; and a recessed part 3262, which is arranged to be further recessed from the bottom surface 3261. The drain pipe 3263 may be arranged at a position corresponding to the recessed part 3262 in the outer surface of the circulation channel 320. As a result, the drain pipe 3263 may be arranged at the part of the water storage part 326 where the water level is the lowest. The water collected in the water storage part 326 may move to the drain pipe 3263 under the action of its own weight.

[0213] Fig.11 It is a diagram showing an inclined structure related to the water storage part.

[0214] Fig.11 (a) is a diagram showing a vertical cross section along the width direction of the base portion, Fig.11 (b) is a diagram showing a vertical cross section along the front-rear direction of the base portion.

[0215] The bottom surface of the circulation passage 320 and the bottom surface of the water storage portion 326 may have a predetermined inclination.

[0216] In particular, the bottom surface 325 of the circulation channel may be disposed to be inclined toward the water storage portion 326 , and the bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may be disposed to be inclined toward the drain pipe 3263 .

[0217] The bottom surface 325 of the circulation channel may be configured to be inclined toward the water storage portion 326 at a first angle a based on the ground or the bottom surface of the base portion 310 .

[0218] In addition, the bottom surface 325 of the circulation passage may be arranged to be inclined downward from the rear to the front toward the drain pipe 3263. The bottom surface 325 of the circulation passage may be arranged to be inclined from the rear to the front at a second angle b based on the bottom surface of the base portion 310.

[0219] As a result, the water condensed on the bottom surface of the circulation channel may move forward and toward the water storage portion 326 .

[0220] On the other hand, the bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may have a predetermined inclination.

[0221] The drain pipe 3263 may be configured to be biased toward the inner surface of the water storage portion 326 rather than the outer surface.

[0222] The bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may have an inclination that decreases toward the inside of the circulation channel 320 with respect to the bottom surface of the base portion 310 .

[0223] The bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may be set to be inclined at a third angle c with respect to the bottom surface of the base portion 310 , and the inclination direction of the bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may be opposite to the inclination of the bottom surface 325 of the circulation channel.

[0224] The third angle c may be an angle inclined downward in a direction away from the partition wall 3211 .

[0225] The bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may have an inclination downward toward the drain pipe 3263 .

[0226] The bottom surface of the water storage portion 3261 may be set to be inclined at a fourth angle d decreasing from the rear toward the front with respect to the base portion 310 .

[0227] The first to fourth angles may be formed by using a mold during the molding process of the base portion 310. The first to fourth angles may be formed during the molding process of the circulation channel 320 or the water storage portion 326. The second angle b and the fourth angle d may form an inclination in the same direction.

[0228] The mold for forming the water storage portion 326 can be removed by leading it upward. In this case, in order to easily remove the mold, the plurality of side walls of the water storage portion 326 can be tapered. Specifically, the cross-sectional area can increase toward the direction of leading out the mold. In other words, the periphery of the upper surface of the water storage portion 326 can be larger than the periphery of the bottom surface of the water storage portion 326.

[0229] The front side of the water storage part 326 may be inclined more toward the front as it approaches the upper side. The rear side of the water storage part 326 may be inclined more toward the rear as it approaches the upper side. The left side and right side of the water storage part 326 may be inclined more toward the left side and right side as they approach the upper side.

[0230] Fig.12 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the water storage unit and the residual water treatment unit.

[0231] Fig.12 (a) shows a front-to-back cross-sectional view of the water storage unit, Fig.12 (b) is a diagram showing the front lower surface of the circulation passage 320.

[0232] The water storage portion 326 may be configured such that the bottom surface 3261 is inclined downward toward the front, and the bottom surface 325 of the circulation channel 320 may also be configured such that the bottom surface 3261 is inclined downward toward the front.

[0233] The filter 3264 is provided in the recessed portion 3262 , thereby preventing foreign matter from being discharged to the outside of the drain pipe 3263 .

[0234] The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may include a residual water treating unit 330 for collecting the water collected in the water storage unit 326 into the drain tub 40 .

[0235] The residual water treatment unit 330 may include the drain pump 331 for discharging the water collected in the water storage unit 326 to the drain bucket 40. The drain pipe 3263 and the drain pump 331 may be connected via a first drain hose 3351, and the water discharged from the drain pump 331 may move along the second drain hose 3352.

[0236] The drain pipe 3263 may be disposed at a position closer to the upper portion than the drain pump 331. Thus, the water collected in the water storage portion 326 may be collected toward the drain pump 331 under the effect of its own weight.

[0237] When the drain pump 331 is driven, water collected by the drain pump 331 may be collected in the drain tub 40 .

[0238] Fig.13 It is a figure which shows an embodiment of a water cover.

[0239] The laundry processing device of the present invention may further include a water cover 327 disposed on the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320. The water cover 327 may be configured to support at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, block the condensed water in the evaporator 341 from moving toward the condenser 343, and guide the condensed water to the water storage portion 326.

[0240] The water cover can prevent the bottom surface of the circulation channel from being exposed to the outside. In addition, the water cover can form a support surface for supporting the evaporator and the condenser. The water cover can support the evaporator and the condenser so that they are separated from the bottom surface of the circulation channel. The water cover can be set to shield the top surface of the water storage part. That is, the water cover can perform the function of covering the water storage part.

[0241] The water cover 327 may also cover the upper portion of the water storage portion 326. Thus, it is possible to prevent the air flowing into the circulation passage 320 from being blocked by the height difference between the water storage portion 326 and the circulation passage 320.

[0242] The water cover 327 may include: a water body 3271 configured in a plate shape to support at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343; and support ribs 3276 extending downward from the water body 3271 to maintain the height or inclination of the water body 3271.

[0243] One of the support ribs 3276 may be supported by the recessed portion 3262 or the filter 3264. Thus, the support rib 3276 may directly guide the water flowing along the water body 3271 to the drain pipe 3263.

[0244] Fig.14 It is a figure which shows the state which installed the said water cover in the circulation passage.

[0245] The water cover 327 may be provided in a plate shape to shield at least a portion of the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320 .

[0246] The water cover 327 may block the water storage portion 326 from being exposed toward a region facing the inflow portion 362 or a region into which the external air flows.

[0247] The water cover 327 may be provided to support the lower ends of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. Even if the bottom surface of the circulation passage 320 is arranged at an inclination, the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be arranged at the same height due to the water cover 327.

[0248] In addition, the water cover 327 can prevent the positions of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 from changing.

[0249] The water body 3271 of the water cover 327 may have an inclination parallel to the base portion 310. Thus, it is possible to prevent the air flowing into the evaporator 341 from being subjected to unnecessary inclination resistance.

[0250] Fig.15 It is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the water cover.

[0251] The water cover may include a water body 3271 that is closer to the upper side than the bottom surface of the circulation channel or the bottom surface of the water storage portion. The water body 3271 can prevent the bottom surface 325 of the circulation channel or the bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion from being exposed to the outside.

[0252] The water cover 327 may include a placement rib 3274 protruding upward from the water body 3271. The placement rib 3274 may be provided to fix at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, and may also maintain a gap between the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

[0253] The water cover 327 may include a through hole 3272 penetrating the water body 3271. The through hole 3272 may be formed between the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. Thus, water that may be condensed in the evaporator 341 is guided to the lower portion of the water cover.

[0254] The water cover 327 may further include a water outlet 3275 , which penetrates the water body 3271 and is spaced apart from the through hole 3272 . The water outlet 3275 may be disposed in a region facing the water storage portion 326 .

[0255] The water outlet 3275 can discharge the water flowing along the upper surface of the water body 3271 to the water storage portion 326 .

[0256] In addition, the water outlet 3275 can also guide the water overflowing from the drain bucket 40 to the water storage part 326.

[0257] The water cover 327 may include a partition rib 3273 supported by the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320 when the water body 3271 is supported. The partition rib 3273 is arranged to correspond to the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320 and to contact the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320, so as to block the air from moving between the water body 3271 and the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320.

[0258] On the other hand, the partition rib 3273 may also be provided along the periphery of the water body 3271 .

[0259] On the other hand, the water cover 3273 may further include an avoidance portion 3277 for preventing interference with the partition wall 3211 of the circulation channel. The avoidance portion 3277 may be formed by being recessed on the side of the water body 3271. The avoidance portion 3277 may be provided to correspond to the shape of the partition wall.

[0260] The water cover 327 may include a discharge rib 3276 supported by the water storage portion 326. The discharge rib 3276 may have a shape that does not shield the drain pipe 3263.

[0261] Fig.16 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a control unit installation portion provided on a base in the clothes processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0262] Fig.16 (a) is a diagram showing a state in which the control unit 700 is installed in the control unit installation portion 313.

[0263] The control unit 700 may be configured to control the laundry processing device of the present invention to execute any program for performing a laundry refreshing operation. The control unit 700 may be composed of a PCB substrate, but is not limited thereto, and may be composed of various devices for control.

[0264] The control unit 700 may be inserted into and placed in the control unit setting portion 313 .

[0265] The control unit installation portion 313 may be disposed at a lower portion of the circulation channel 320 .

[0266] The bottom surface of the circulation passage 320 may form the top surface of the control part installation part 313. The control part installation part 313 may be disposed at a position closer to the bottom than the air discharge part 323.

[0267] The control part setting part 313 may be formed as one body with the base bottom 311. The control part setting part 313 may be formed as a recessed space at the lower part of the circulation channel during the process of molding the circulation channel 320 on the base 310.

[0268] The control unit 700 may be introduced into the control unit installation portion 313 in a manner of sliding from the rear to the front.

[0269] A bracket 3131 may be further provided on the surface of the control unit 700, and the bracket 3131 is provided to surround the control unit. The bracket 3131 may be disposed at the upper and lower parts of the control unit, so as to prevent foreign matter from flowing into the control unit.

[0270] In addition, the bracket 3131 can prevent heat or vibration from being transferred to the control unit 700 and damaging the circuit substrate inside the control unit 700. The bracket 3131 can be formed of a metal material.

[0271] Fig.16 (b) is a diagram showing a state where the control unit is installed in the control unit installation section.

[0272] As shown in the above figure, the control unit 700 can be arranged to form a specified angle with the base bottom 311 .

[0273] For example, the control part 700 may be configured to be inclined toward the water storage part 326. Thus, when water flows to the upper part of the control part 700, the water can quickly escape from the control part 700, and the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320 can be formed to be inclined toward the water storage part 326.

[0274] The control unit 700 may include a support member 3132 that is formed to protrude toward the side.

[0275] The control part setting part 313 may include ribs 3134 protruding from both sides of the setting part. The support member 3132 of the control part may be placed on the upper side of the ribs 3134.

[0276] The support member 3132 of the control part may support the entire load of the control part 700. If the support member 3132 of the control part is supported by the upper side of the rib 3134, the control part 700 may be spaced apart from the base bottom 311 by a predetermined distance.

[0277] The rib 3134 may be formed as one piece with the base portion 310. The rib 3134 is formed together with the base portion 310 during injection molding, and may be formed as one piece with the base bottom 311, the circulation channel 320, and the like.

[0278] A protrusion 3133 may be provided on the front side of the control unit 700. In addition, a guide protruding toward the rear may be provided on the inner side of the control unit setting portion 313. The protrusion may be combined with the guide. The protrusion may be inserted into the guide. When the control unit is introduced into the control unit setting portion, the control unit may be aligned to a set position by combining the protrusion with the guide.

[0279] In addition, as described above, the two side surfaces of the control part can be positioned in a manner that the support members are placed on the ribs. The control part can be coupled to the set position of the control part setting part by using the coupling process described above without additional fastening members.

[0280] Fig.17 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the air exhaust portion 323 of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0281] The base portion 310 may include an air discharge portion 323 for discharging processed air toward the fan housing.

[0282] The air discharge portion 323 may be configured to communicate the interior of the circulation channel 320 or the channel body 321 with the fan cover 350. The air discharge portion 323 may have a bell mouth shape. Due to the bell mouth shape, the flow loss of the air can be reduced and the air circulation efficiency can be improved.

[0283] The air exhaust pipe 3232 of the air exhaust portion 323 can be set to a tube shape. In the process of removing the mold based on the parting line 3233, the mold arranged in front of the parting line 3233 can be led out forward, and the mold arranged behind the parting line 3233 can be led out backward.

[0284] The fan installation part 350 may be supported by being coupled to the air outlet pipe 3232. The fan cover 351 may have a coupling hole coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the air outlet pipe 3232, and the air supply fan 353 may be disposed in the coupling hole.

[0285] The fan cover 351 may include an exhaust passage 352 extending from an outer peripheral surface or an outer side of the air supply fan 353 toward the exhaust hole 232 .

[0286] The fan cover 351 and the exhaust passage 352 may form a flow path, and the flow path accommodates the air supply fan 353 inside to allow air to move.

[0287] A motor for rotating the air supply fan 353 may be coupled to the outside of the fan cover 351 to be supported by the fan cover 351 .

[0288] Fig.18 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a base cover of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0289] The base cover 360 may be configured to be coupled to an upper surface of the circulation passage 320 to prevent the inside of the circulation passage 320 from being exposed.

[0290] The base cover 360 may include: an inflow body 361 combined with an upper surface of the circulation channel 320 to connect the inner shell 200 and the circulation channel 320; and a shielding body 363 extending from the inflow body 361 to shield the circulation channel 320.

[0291] The inflow body 361 may have a channel shape so that the inflow hole 231 of the inner case communicates with the inside of the circulation channel 320. The inflow body 361 may be disposed to protrude upward more than the shielding body 363.

[0292] The inflow body 361 may be disposed at a position closer to the front than the evaporator 341 so as not to face the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 , and may be disposed at a position closer to the front than the partition wall 3211 .

[0293] The inflow body 361 may function as an inflow passage for allowing the air in the inner case 200 to move toward the circulation passage 320 .

[0294] An inflow portion 362 through which air of the inner housing 200 can pass may be disposed inside the inflow body 361 .

[0295] Specifically, the base cover 360 may include: a first rib 362 a extending in a width direction of the inflow body 361 ; and a second rib 362 b spaced rearward from the first rib 362 a and extending in the width direction of the inflow body 361 .

[0296] The first rib 362 a and the second rib 362 b may be disposed in parallel. The first rib 362 a and the second rib 362 b may have a plate shape extending in a vertical direction, and the height thereof may correspond to the height of the inflow body 361 .

[0297] The front edge of the inflow body 361 and the first rib 362a may form a first inflow port 3621 , the first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may form a second inflow port 3622 , and the second rib 362b and the rear edge of the inflow body 361 may form a third inflow port 3623 .

[0298] The first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622 may have the same area as each other, and the second inlet 36222 may have a smaller area than the first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622 .

[0299] The base cover 360 may include: a damper portion 364 configured to open and close the inflow portion 362 ; and a driving portion 365 coupled to the damper portion 364 to control the opening and closing of the damper portion 364 .

[0300] The damper portion 364 may include: a first damper portion 3641 configured to open and close the first inlet 3621 ; and a second damper portion 3642 configured to open and close the third inlet 3623 .

[0301] The first damper portion 3641 may be configured to be in the shape of a plate having an area corresponding to the first inlet 3621 , and may be rotatably coupled to both side surfaces of the inlet body 361 inside the first inlet 3621 .

[0302] The second damper portion 3642 may be configured to be in the shape of a plate having an area corresponding to the third inlet 3622 , and may be rotatably coupled to both side surfaces of the inlet body 361 inside the third inlet 3622 .

[0303] The second inlet 3622 may be provided with a blocking filter 366 , and the blocking filter 366 allows air to pass through but can filter foreign matter such as dust and fluff.

[0304] The blocking filter 366 may be inserted into the second inlet 3622 to separate the first inlet 3621 from the third inlet 3623. The blocking filter 366 may be configured to extend from the second inlet 3622 to contact the bottom surface of the circulation passage 320.

[0305] The blocking filter 366 may be configured as a filter that can even filter the moisture. For example, the blocking filter 366 may be a high efficiency air (HEPA) filter or the like.

[0306] On the other hand, the second inlet 3622 may be further combined with a shielding member, and the shielding member shields the second inlet 3622 after the blocking filter 366 is inserted.

[0307] The driving part 365 may include: a motor providing power to selectively rotate the first damper part 364 and the second damper part 365; and a plurality of gear components engaged with the motor to rotate, so as to selectively rotate the first damper part 364 and the second damper part 365.

[0308] Under the action of the driving unit 365 , the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3623 can be selectively opened.

[0309] Under the action of the driving unit 365 , the air contained in the inner shell 200 may flow into the circulation channel 320 along the first inlet 3621 or along the third inlet 3623 .

[0310] Of course, the driving unit 365 can control the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642 to fully open the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3623, or can control the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642 to fully cover the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3623.

[0311] The driving unit 365 may be any structure as long as it can rotate the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642. For example, it may be formed by a combination of a motor, a driving gear rotated by the motor, and a driven gear coupled to the first damper and the second damper and rotated by the rotation of the driving gear.

[0312] The base cover 360 may include a shielding body 363 extending from the inflow body 361 and capable of shielding the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. The shielding body 363 may be provided in a plate shape.

[0313] The base cover 360 may be detachably coupled to the upper surface of the circulation passage 320 via an inflow hook 3612 extending from the lower surface of the inflow body 361 .

[0314] The circulation channel 320 may include a coupling portion detachably coupled to the inflow hook 3612 .

[0315] Fig.19 It is a diagram showing the structure of the external air passage.

[0316] Reference Fig.19 (a), the external air passage 370 may be combined with the base portion 310 .

[0317] The external air passage 370 may be provided to communicate with the external air suction portion 322 .

[0318] The external air passage 370 may include an external air damper 373 for opening and closing the external air suction part 322 , and an external air driving part 374 for controlling the external air damper 373 to rotate to selectively open the external air suction part 322 .

[0319] The external air damper 373 may have a plate shape capable of sealing the external air suction part 322 , and the external air damper 373 may be rotatably coupled to both side surfaces of the external air suction part 322 .

[0320] The external air driving part 374 may be provided as an actuator that rotates the external air damper 373 in conjunction with the external air passage 370 or the circulation passage 320 .

[0321] The external air passage 370 may include an extension passage 372 extending forward from the external air suction portion 322 in front of the external air suction portion 322 , and an air suction passage 371 extending forward from the extension passage 372 into which external air can flow.

[0322] The air suction passage 371 may extend from the lower portion of the extension passage 372 , and a water supply bucket 30 and a water discharge bucket 40 may be disposed at the upper portion of the air suction passage 371 . The water supply bucket 30 and the water discharge bucket 40 may also be combined or disposed in the air suction passage 371 .

[0323] The air intake passage 371 may include an external air port 3711 for taking in external air at one end or a free end thereof, and a partition rib 3712 for partitioning the external air port 3711 .

[0324] The external air port 3711 may be disposed at a lower position than the door 400 so as not to be blocked by the door 400 .

[0325] The partition rib 3712 may be configured to partition the interior of the external air port 3711 to prevent foreign matter or a user's body from entering the interior of the external air port 3711 .

[0326] Reference Fig.19 (b) If the external air driving unit 374 rotates the external air damper 373 to open the external air suction unit 322 , the suction passage 371 may communicate with the circulation passage 320 .

[0327] At this time, if the air supply fan 352 is driven, the air outside the cabinet may flow into the circulation passage 320. If the compressor 342 is driven, the external air may be dehumidified while passing through the circulation passage 320 and then supplied to the inner case 200.

[0328] The door 400 may further include: an exhaust port for exhausting the air inside the inner housing 200 to the outside; and an exhaust damper for selectively opening and closing the exhaust port. The exhaust port may be disposed to face the accommodation space of the inner housing 200.

[0329] Thus, the dehumidified air can be discharged through the discharge port.

[0330] In addition, the external air can be filtered while passing through the blocking filter 366 and then discharged to the outside of the housing 100 again.

[0331] Fig. 20 It is a diagram showing the flow of air flowing in the circulation passage.

[0332] Reference Fig. 20 (a) The external air damper 373 may be controlled to block the external air intake portion 322 , the first damper 3641 may open the first inlet 3621 , and the second damper 3642 may block the third inlet 3623 .

[0333] If the air supply fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner housing 200 may flow into the first inlet 3621 and be filtered while passing through the filter 366 .

[0334] If the compressor 342 is driven, the air passing through the filter 366 may be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0335] The air passing through the heat exchanger may be supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 via the fan installation portion 350 .

[0336] This state may be a state in which steam is not supplied to the inner case 200. This is because, if steam is supplied to the inner case 200, the moisture wets the filter 600, and thus the performance of the filter 366 cannot be guaranteed.

[0337] As a result, when steam is not supplied to the inner shell 200, or before steam is supplied to the inner shell 200, or after steam is supplied to the inner shell 200, even if the humidity is reduced, the air inside the inner shell 200 can pass through the first inlet 3641 and through the filter 366 while filtering out foreign matter such as fluff.

[0338] Reference Fig. 20 (b) The external air damper 373 may be controlled to block the external air intake portion 322 , the first damper 3641 may block the first inlet 3621 , and the second damper 3642 may open the third inlet 3623 .

[0339] When the air supply fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner case 200 may flow into the third inlet 3623. Since the third inlet 3623 may be disposed at a position downstream of the filter 366, the air flowing into the third inlet 3623 may not pass through the filter 366.

[0340] If the compressor 342 is driven, the air passing through the filter 366 may be dehumidified and heated simultaneously through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0341] The air passing through the heat exchanger may be supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 via the fan installation part 350 .

[0342] As a result, when steam is supplied to the inner shell 200, or when the humidity inside the inner shell 200 is very high, the air in the inner shell 200 can flow into the third inlet 3623, blocking the flow into the first inlet 3621, to prevent the filter 366 from being exposed to moisture.

[0343] Reference Fig. 20 (c) The external air damper 373 may be controlled to open the external air intake portion 322 , the first damper 3641 may cover the first inlet 3621 , and the second damper 3642 may cover the third inlet 3623 .

[0344] If the air supply fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner housing 200 can be blocked from flowing into the inlet portion 362, and only the external air of the housing 100 can flow into the circulation passage 320 and pass through the filter 366. Thus, foreign matter such as dust contained in the external air can be filtered in the filter 366.

[0345] If the compressor 342 is driven, the air passing through the filter 366 may be dehumidified while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0346] The air passing through the heat exchanger may be supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 via the fan installation portion 350 , thereby supplying fresh hot air to the clothes.

[0347] At this time, when the door 400 is provided with a device for discharging the air inside the inner shell 200 to the outside, the air outside the box can be purified while passing through the filter 366 and the heat supply part 340 and discharged in a dehumidified state.

[0348] As a result, in the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention, the control unit 700 can determine the flow directions of the air inside the inner shell 200 and the air outside the box by controlling the external air driving unit 374 and the inflow driving unit 365.

[0349] Fig.21 A diagram showing the configuration of the steam supply unit

[0350] The steam supply part 800 may be seated on the base cover 360 to be supported by the base cover 360 .

[0351] The steam supply part 800 may include a steam generator 810 disposed at the base cover 360 to store water for generating the steam.

[0352] The steam supply part 800 may further include a mounting bracket 870 capable of fixing the steam generator 810 to the base cover 360 .

[0353] The mounting bracket 870 may be coupled to the base cover 360 to fix the steam generator 810 .

[0354] The mounting bracket 870 may include a lower panel 871 supporting a lower surface of the steam generator 810 , and side panels 872 supporting both side surfaces of the steam generator 810 at the lower panel 871 .

[0355] The mounting bracket 870 may further include one or more fixing clips 873 extending from the side panel 872 to prevent the steam generator 810 from being detached.

[0356] The fixing clip 873 may be configured to be detachable from the upper portion or side of the steam generator 810 .

[0357] The compressor 342 may be disposed at a lower position than the steam supply part 800 .

[0358] The bracket 870 may be provided to block heat generated in the compressor or heat generated by the refrigerant compressed in the compressor from being transferred to the steam supply part 800 .

[0359] When a fire occurs in the compressor 342 , the bracket 870 may further block the fire from transferring to the steam supply unit 800 .

[0360] On the other hand, the base cover 360 may include a fastening portion 3631 provided on the shielding body 363 and detachably coupled to the steam supply part 800. The fastening portion 3631 may be configured to be detachably coupled to a protrusion protruding from the lower portion of the steam generator 810.

[0361] Thus, even if a large amount of water is contained in the steam generator 810 , the steam generator 810 can be stably mounted on the base cover 360 .

[0362] In addition, since the steam generator 810 is arranged at a position closer to the top than the circulation channel 320, the distance between the steam generator 810 and the inner shell 200 is shortened, thereby minimizing the condensation of the steam generated in the steam generator 810 before reaching the inner shell 200.

[0363] Fig. 22 2 is a diagram showing a detailed structure of the steam supply unit.

[0364] Reference Fig. 22 (a) The steam supply unit 800 may include: a steam generator 810 capable of receiving and storing water for generating steam; and a heater unit 840 housed in the steam generator 810 to generate steam by heating the water.

[0365] The steam generator 810 may be provided in a housing shape forming a space for accommodating the heater part 840 .

[0366] For example, the steam generator 810 may be provided in the form of a shell with an open upper portion, and may accommodate the heater unit 840 .

[0367] The steam supply part 800 may further include a housing cover 820 coupled to the steam generator 810 to prevent the heater part 840 from being exposed to the outside and to prevent the water from flowing out.

[0368] The housing cover 820 may be provided with: a water level sensor 850 for sensing the water level of the steam generator 810 ; and a steam sensor 860 for sensing the temperature inside the steam generator 810 or sensing whether steam is generated inside the steam generator 810 .

[0369] Reference Fig. 22 (b) The steam generator 810 may include a housing body 811 providing a space for storing the water and accommodating the heater part 840 .

[0370] The housing body 811 is configured to have an open top, so that various components can be easily disposed inside the housing body 811 .

[0371] The housing body 811 includes a heater insertion hole 8111 that penetrates one side thereof and allows the heater 840 to be inserted into or led out.

[0372] The housing body 811 may have a recovery pipe 814 for receiving water for generating steam inside.

[0373] The recovery pipe 814 may also be configured to discharge water contained in the shell body 811 to the outside.

[0374] The recovery pipe 814 can remain in a closed state by the shielding cover 8141 so as to be opened only when the residual water inside the steam generator 810 is removed. The recovery pipe 814 may include a shielding clip 8142, which keeps the shielding cover 8141 coupled to the recovery pipe 814 to prevent the shielding cover 8141 from being separated arbitrarily.

[0375] Therefore, when the steam generator 800 is to be repaired or the steam generator 800 is to be prevented from being frozen or broken, the water inside the steam generator 800 can be discharged through the recovery pipe 814 .

[0376] Of course, the recovery pipe 814 may be configured to receive water from the water supply tank 30. The details will be described later.

[0377] On the other hand, a heater fixing part 830 capable of supporting or fixing the heater part 840 may be provided inside the housing body 811. The heater fixing part 830 may include: a fixing clip 831 fixing the heater part 840; and a clip fastening member 833 fixing the supporting clip 831 to the housing body 811.

[0378] The fixing clip 831 may be configured to accommodate or surround at least a portion of the heater portion 840 .

[0379] On the other hand, the steam supply part 800 may be provided with a water supply pipe 815 for receiving water. The water supply pipe 815 may be provided to communicate with the water supply tub 30 to receive water.

[0380] The water supply pipe 815 may be provided on the housing cover 820 or disposed on the upper portion of the steam generator 810. Thus, it is possible to prevent water from flowing back through the water supply pipe 815 again.

[0381] The steam supply unit 800 may be provided with a steam pipe 813 for discharging steam generated by driving the heater unit 840 to the outside. The steam pipe 813 may also be provided on the upper portion of the housing cover 820 to block water from being discharged to the steam pipe 813 at will.

[0382] The steam pipe 813 may be in communication with the steam hole 233 of the inner shell 200 .

[0383] The housing cover 820 may be provided with a water level sensor hole 854 in which the water level sensor may be provided.

[0384] The water level sensor 850 may include: one or more contact protrusions 852, inserted into the water level sensor hole 854 and immersed in water to sense the water level; and a sensor body 851, combined with the water level sensor hole 854 or supported by the shell cover 820 so that the contact protrusion 852 remains in a floating state inside the steam generator 810.

[0385] The sensor body 851 may be coupled to the housing cover 820 using a sensor fastening member 853 .

[0386] On the other hand, the housing cover 820 may have an insertion hole 864 for the steam sensor 860 to be installed. The steam sensor 860 may include: a sensing device 861 inserted into the insertion hole 864 to sense whether steam is generated inside the steam generator 810; a support platform 863 to fix the sensing device 861 to the housing cover 820; and a coupling member 862 to couple the support platform 863 to the housing cover 820.

[0387] The sensing device 861 may be a humidity sensor or a temperature sensor, and may sense whether steam is generated inside the steam generator 810 .

[0388] On the other hand, the housing cover 820 may include a cover hook 821 , and the cover hook 821 extends forward and can be coupled to the base cover 860 .

[0389] In addition, a fixing protrusion 822 may be provided at the rear of the housing cover 820 , and the fixing protrusion 822 can fix the lower portion of the inner housing 200 or a separately provided steam exhaust portion 900 .

[0390] The heater part 840 may be configured to be inserted into the heater through hole 8111 and accommodated in the steam generator 810 , and receive power to heat water.

[0391] The heater unit 840 may be a sheath heater or the like, and may be controlled by the control unit 700 to be repeatedly driven and stopped.

[0392] The heater part 840 may include a first heater 841 receiving a first power to heat water, and a second heater 842 receiving a power greater than the first power to heat water.

[0393] As a result, the second heater 842 may be configured to generate more steam by heating more water than the first heater 841 .

[0394] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be configured to share the maximum heater power allowed by the laundry treating apparatus to the heater part 840. That is, if the first heater 841 consumes a part of the maximum heater power, the second heater 842 may consume the remaining part of the maximum heater power.

[0395] For example, when the maximum heater power allowed for the heater unit 840 is 1500 W, the first heater 841 may consume 600 W, and the second heater 842 may consume 880 W. Considering the error, etc., 20 W may be allocated less.

[0396] Of course, the heater unit 840 may include more than three heaters, for example, the first heater 841, the second heater 842 and the third heater 843, and the first heater 841, the second heater 842 and the third heater 843 may share the maximum heater power consumption.

[0397] The following description will be based on a case where the heater unit 340 includes the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 .

[0398] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be formed as U-shaped metal pipes.

[0399] The heater portion 840 may include a heater sealer 843 capable of fixing the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 and sealing the heater through hole 8111 , and a terminal portion 844 supplying current to the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 .

[0400] The terminal portion 844 may include a first terminal 844 a for supplying current to the first heater 841 , and a second terminal 844 b for supplying current to the second heater 842 .

[0401] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be arranged at the same height. Therefore, the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be arranged to heat water at the same water level to generate steam.

[0402] Thus, the control part 700 may adjust the amount of steam generated and the amount of power consumed by using all or selectively using the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 .

[0403] Fig.23 is a diagram showing the interior of the steam generator.

[0404] The steam generator 810 may have a heating space 817 storing water therein and accommodating the heater part 840 .

[0405] In addition, the steam generator 810 may receive water for generating steam through a water supply hose 8151 connected to the water supply pipe 815 .

[0406] On the other hand, the steam generated by driving the heater part 840 in the steam generator 810 may be discharged to the outside of the steam supply part 800 through the steam discharge pipe 813 along the steam hose 8131 .

[0407] The steam hose 8131 may be in communication with the steam hole 233 of the inner shell 200 .

[0408] On the other hand, the steam generator 810 may have a separation partition wall 812 that can separate the heating space 817 and the water level sensor 850. That is, the separation partition wall 812 may be provided to separate the heater portion 840 and the water level sensor 850, and may be configured to be biased toward one side of the housing body 811.

[0409] The water level sensor 850 may be disposed between the separation partition 812 and the inner surface of the shell body 811 .

[0410] Thus, it is possible to prevent the vibration of the water generated when the water boils from being transmitted to the water level sensor 850 , and it is possible to prevent the heat generated in the heater unit 840 from being directly transmitted to the water level sensor 850 .

[0411] Fig.24 2 is a diagram showing a water tub structure of a clothes treating device according to the present invention.

[0412] As long as the drain bucket 40 is disposed in front of the passage body 321 , a user can easily separate the drain bucket 40 from the machine room 300 and drain the water collected in the drain bucket 40 to the outside.

[0413] In addition, as long as the water supply tank 30 is disposed in front of the passage body 321 , a user can easily fill the water supply tank 30 with water after separating the water supply tank 30 from the machine room 300 .

[0414] To this end, the laundry treating apparatus of the present invention may further include a support stand 380 for detachably supporting the water supply tub 30 and the water drainage tub 40 in front of the circulation passage 320 .

[0415] The support stand 380 may be disposed at an upper position than the external air passage 370 , and may be provided to support a load of at least one of the water supply tank 30 , the drainage tank 40 , and the drawer 50 .

[0416] The support table 380 may be fixed in front of the circulation channel 320 .

[0417] The laundry treating apparatus of the present invention may include a residual water treating unit 330 for guiding the condensed water in the circulation passage 320 to the drain tub 40 .

[0418] The residual water treatment unit 330 may be centrally disposed in front of the channel body 321 to shorten the length of the flow path between the residual water treatment unit 330 and the drain bucket 40 .

[0419] Fig.25 2 is a diagram showing a residual water collecting structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0420] The drain bucket 40 may include a storage body 41 for storing condensed water, and a handle 42 detachably coupled to an upper portion of the storage body to support the load of the storage body 41 .

[0421] The storage body 41 may be configured in a box shape for storing water. The storage body 41 may include a stopper 43 protruding from one side and detachably fastened to the support platform 380 .

[0422] The storage body 41 may have a supply hole 44 that penetrates one side of the storage body 41 to receive the condensed water.

[0423] The supply hole 44 may be provided to penetrate the back surface of the storage body 41 and may be disposed at a position closer to the upper surface than the bottom surface of the storage body 41. Thus, the storage body 41 may stably store water in the portion where the supply hole 44 is provided.

[0424] The support platform 380 may include: a load-supporting portion 381 capable of supporting the drainage bucket 40, the water supply bucket 30 and the drawer 50; and a loading and unloading support portion 382, ​​which is arranged in front of the circulation channel 320 of the load-supporting portion 381 and can be used to place the drainage bucket 40 and the water supply bucket 30.

[0425] The load support portion 381 may be configured in a plate shape to support the bottom surfaces of the water supply bucket 30 and the drainage bucket 40 , and the loading and unloading support portion 382 may also be configured in a plate shape to support the back surfaces of the water supply bucket 30 and the drainage bucket 40 .

[0426] The support platform 380 may include a mounting and dismounting separation portion 383 protruding from the load supporting portion 381, and the mounting and dismounting separation portion 383 is disposed between the water supply bucket 30 and the drainage bucket 40. The mounting and dismounting separation portion 383 can separate the water supply bucket 30 from the drainage bucket 40 by a predetermined interval. Thus, when one of the water supply bucket 30 and the drainage bucket 40 is drawn out, the other of the water supply bucket 30 and the drainage bucket 40 can be prevented from being drawn out arbitrarily.

[0427] On the other hand, the residual water treatment unit 330 may include a drain pump 331 receiving water from the drain pipe 3263 , and a drain hose 335 draining water from the drain pump 331 .

[0428] The drain hose 335 may guide water supplied from the drain pump 331 to the drain tub 40 .

[0429] On the other hand, the support platform 380 may include a mounting and disassembly connecting portion 384 disposed to penetrate the mounting and disassembly supporting portion 382 so as to enable the drain hose 335 to communicate with the drain bucket 40 .

[0430] The mounting and dismounting connecting portion 384 may be formed in a region facing the supply hole 44 when the drain bucket 40 is mounted on the load supporting portion 381 .

[0431] On the other hand, the residual water treatment unit 330 of the present invention may further include a discharge pipe 334 connecting the drain hose 335 and the drain bucket 40. The discharge pipe 334 may be configured to receive water from the drain hose 335 and guide it to the supply hole 44.

[0432] The discharge pipe 334 may be formed by extending from the circulation channel 320 or by extending from the support platform 380. The discharge pipe 334 may be formed by injection molding. Thus, the discharge pipe 334 can stably fix the end of the drain hose 335 and prevent the drain hose 335 from being sharply bent.

[0433] In addition, the discharge pipe 334 may be formed of a tube-shaped injection molded object fixed to the circulation channel 320 or the support platform 380, so that the installation position is always fixed. Therefore, the end of the discharge pipe 334 and the supply hole 44 are always arranged at the set position, so that the condensed water supplied from the drain pump 331 can stably flow into the drain bucket 40.

[0434] On the other hand, the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention may further include a backflow portion 333 , and the backflow portion 333 allows the water contained in the drain tub 40 to backflow toward the circulation channel 320 or the residual water processing portion 330 .

[0435] The reverse flow portion 333 may also be provided at a position facing the supply hole 44 to guide the water in the drain bucket 40 to the reverse flow portion 333. The detailed structure will be described later.

[0436] Fig.26 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a residual water treatment unit of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0437] The drain pipe 3263 may be configured to discharge the condensed water condensed in the water storage portion 326 to the outside of the water storage portion 326. The drain pipe 3263 may be configured to extend forward from the base portion 310.

[0438] The drain pump 331 may provide power to transfer the water discharged through the drain pipe 3263 to the drain bucket 40 .

[0439] The drain hose 335 may be connected to the drain pump 331 to discharge the water discharged from the drain pump 331 to the drain bucket 40 .

[0440] The drain pump 331 and the drain pipe 3263 are only beneficial to collecting condensed water when they are arranged at a position closer to the bottom than the water storage portion 326. Therefore, the drain pump 331 can be arranged at a position closer to the bottom than the loading and unloading portion 380.

[0441] In addition, the drain hose 335 can avoid hindering the drain bucket 40 from being drawn out forward from the mounting and detaching portion 380 only if it is disposed at the rear or lower portion of the mounting and detaching portion 380 .

[0442] As a result, the drain hose 335 is connected to the drain pump 331 at a position further rearward than the mounting and dismounting portion 380 to supply water to the drain bucket 40 disposed in front of the mounting and dismounting portion 380. However, if the drain hose 335 is configured to be connected to the drain pump 331 and the drain bucket 40 at the same time, the drain hose 335 needs to be bent excessively, resulting in an excessive increase in the volume occupied by the drain hose 335, and it may be difficult to ensure the durability of the drain hose 335.

[0443] In addition, since the drain bucket 40 is configured to be detachable forward from the attachment and detachment portion 380 , an additional structure for stably connecting the drain hose 335 and the drain bucket 40 may be required.

[0444] Therefore, the residual water treatment unit 333 may further include a discharge pipe 334 disposed between the drain hose 335 and the drain bucket 40 to transfer water supplied from the drain hose 335 to the drain bucket 40 .

[0445] The discharge pipe 334 may be provided to receive water transferred from the drain hose 335 therein and be fixed to the mounting and dismounting portion 380 or the circulation passage 320. The discharge pipe 334 may be disposed in a region facing the supply hole 44 when the drain bucket 40 is coupled to the mounting and dismounting portion 380. Therefore, even if the drain bucket 40 is mounted or dismounted or coupled to the mounting and dismounting portion 380, the discharge pipe 334 can supply the water supplied from the drain hose 335 to the drain bucket 40.

[0446] On the other hand, the residual water treatment part 333 may include an inflow pipe 332 connected to one side of the discharge pipe 334 to be combined with the drain hose 335. The inflow pipe 332 may be combined with the end of the drain hose 335 to perform a function of a connector that changes the moving direction of water supplied from the drain hose 335. The inflow pipe 332 can prevent the drain hose 335 from being excessively bent.

[0447] The discharge pipe 334 may be disposed at the rear of the drain bucket 40 to extend in the front-rear direction, and the inflow pipe 332 may be disposed to extend from the discharge pipe 334 in the width direction.

[0448] The discharge pipe 334 and the inflow pipe 332 may be provided in a pipe shape fixed to the mounting and dismounting portion 380 or the circulation passage 320 to supply water.

[0449] The residual water treatment unit 330 may include a portion of the components that communicate the drain pump 331 and the drain tank 40 in the circulation channel 320. For example, the discharge pipe 334 and the inflow pipe 333 may be integrated with the circulation channel 320.

[0450] When the water level of the drain bucket 40 is full or the water contained in the drain bucket 40 overflows to the outside, it is easy to design a flow path that allows the condensed water in the drain bucket 40 to flow back into the circulation channel 320 and move to the water storage portion 326.

[0451] The residual water treatment unit 330 may further include a reverse flow unit 333 for allowing the water contained in the drain tub 40 to flow into the circulation channel 320. The reverse flow unit 333 may be provided to penetrate the circulation channel 320 to communicate with the supply hole 44 of the drain tub 40.

[0452] The reverse flow portion 33 may be disposed not to be directly communicated with the discharge pipe 334 and the inflow pipe 332 to prevent water flowing into the discharge pipe 334 and the inflow pipe 332 from flowing into the circulation channel 320 without moving toward the drain tub 40 .

[0453] The reverse flow portion 333 may be formed adjacent to the discharge pipe 334 to allow water overflowing from the supply hole 44 to flow back into the circulation channel 320 .

[0454] The reverse flow portion 333 may be provided to be inserted into the supply hole 44 . That is, if the drain bucket 40 is placed on the mounting and dismounting portion 380 , the reverse flow portion 333 may be inserted into the supply hole 44 .

[0455] Thus, water supplied to a higher water level than the supply hole 44 may be guided to the inside of the circulation channel 320 along the reverse flow portion 333 .

[0456] The reverse flow portion 333 may be disposed at a lower position than the discharge pipe 334. Thus, all the water supplied from the discharge pipe 334 may flow into the drain bucket 40, and more water supplied than the water level corresponding to the supply hole 44 may be recovered into the circulation channel 320 along the reverse flow portion 333.

[0457] As a result, the residual water treatment unit 330 can continuously circulate the condensed water toward the circulation passage 320 and the drain tank 40 .

[0458] Therefore, even if the water level of the drain bucket 40 is full, the water collected in the water storage portion 326 can continue to flow into the drain bucket 40 without leaking to the outside.

[0459] That is, even if the water level of the drain bucket 40 is full, the condensed water collected in the drain bucket 40 can be prevented from leaking to the outside of the machine room 300 .

[0460] In addition, even if the water level of the drain bucket 40 is full, the water level state of the drain bucket 40 is separately notified to the outside, and the clothes processing device operates normally. In addition, during the operation of the clothes processing device, even if the drain bucket 40 becomes full, the clothes can be cared for without suspending the operation of the clothes processing device.

[0461] Fig. 27 It is a diagram showing in detail the structure of the backflow part of the clothes processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0462] The evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be disposed inside the circulation passage 320. At this time, the evaporator 341 may be disposed in the circulation passage 320 at a position closer to the front than the condenser 343.

[0463] The counterflow portion 333 may be disposed at the front of the circulation passage 320. At this time, if the water flowing from the counterflow portion 333 into the circulation passage 320 contacts the evaporator 341, etc., the evaporator 341 may be corroded or contaminated unnecessarily, resulting in a decrease in the efficiency of the evaporator 341 in cooling air.

[0464] Therefore, the evaporator 341 may be disposed at a position closer to the rear of the circulation passage 320 than the counterflow portion 333 so that water supplied from the counterflow portion 333 does not contact the evaporator 341 along with the air flowing toward the evaporator 341 .

[0465] As a result, the water cover 327 may be directly exposed between the evaporator 341 and the counterflow portion 333 .

[0466] In addition, the evaporator 341 may be disposed apart from the counterflow portion 333 by a width corresponding to the front-rear direction width of the water cover 327 .

[0467] The reverse flow portion 333 or the discharge pipe 334 may penetrate the attachment and detachment connecting portion 384 to be exposed to the front of the circulation channel 320. If the drain bucket 40 is placed on the attachment and detachment supporting portion 382, ​​the end of the reverse flow portion 333 or the discharge pipe 334 may be located inside the drain bucket 40.

[0468] The drain pipe 335 may be disposed between the mounting and dismounting support portion 382 and the front surface of the circulation passage 320 , and the drain pipe 335 may be configured to connect the drain pump 331 and the inflow pipe 332 to each other.

[0469] Fig.28 The figure shows in detail the backflow part and the front side of the circulation passage of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0470] Reference Fig.28 (a) The reverse flow portion 333 may include a reverse flow hole 3330 penetrating the front side of the circulation channel 320 .

[0471] The reverse flow hole 3330 may be disposed in a region where at least a portion thereof can face the supply hole 44. The reverse flow hole 3330 may be disposed adjacent to a side surface of the circulation channel 320.

[0472] The reverse flow portion 333 may further include a recovery flow path 3331 extending from the reverse flow hole 3330 provided at the front side of the circulation channel 320 to be inserted into the supply hole 44 of the drain bucket 40 .

[0473] The recovery flow path 3331 may be configured as a channel shape with an opening at the top and convex sides in the length direction (front-rear direction), so that water in the drain bucket 40 can flow into the drain bucket 40 along the recovery flow path 3331 without leaking to the outside.

[0474] The reverse flow portion 333 may further include an inflow flow path 3332 that protrudes from the front interior of the circulation channel 320 to form a flow path for the water flowing in along the recovery flow path 3331 to move.

[0475] The inflow flow path 3332 can block the water flowing into the recovery flow path 3331 from flowing downward along the inner surface of the circulation channel 320. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the recovered condensed water from being discharged to the external air suction part 322 or remaining on the front side of the circulation channel 320.

[0476] Under the action of the inflow flow path 3332 and the flow path described later, the thickness of the area where the reverse flow portion 333 is provided in the front of the circulation channel 320 is greater than the thickness of other areas. The circulation channel 320 can receive water in the drain bucket 40 by forming a through hole between the recovery flow path 3331 and the inflow flow path 3332.

[0477] On the other hand, the drain bucket 40 may be disposed closer to one side than the other side of the circulation passage 320 , and the supply hole 44 may be disposed at the side of the drain bucket 40 closer to the circulation passage 320 .

[0478] The recovery flow path 3331 and the inflow flow path 3332 may also be arranged closer to one side of the circulation channel 320. Thus, the residual water treatment unit 330 may also ensure a flow path space that enables the water flowing into the inflow flow path 3332 to move along the width direction of the circulation channel 320. Thus, a sufficient flow rate for the water flowing into the inflow flow path 3332 to flow along the width direction at the front of the circulation channel 320 may be ensured. Therefore, the water may not remain in the residual water treatment unit 330, but all of it may be collected again in the water collection unit 326 along the residual water treatment unit 330.

[0479] The inflow path 3332 can be set to be larger than the width corresponding to the recovery path 3331 so that the water flowing into the recovery path 3331 can move along the width direction of the front side of the circulation channel 320. One end of the inflow path 3332 can be blocked by a side surface of the circulation channel 320 or by an additional rib, and the other end of the inflow path 3332 can be open.

[0480] The residual water treatment unit 330 may further include a flow rate adjustment unit 3374 capable of collecting a preset amount of water in the inflow path 3332 so as to move to the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320 after ensuring a sufficient flow rate in the inflow path 3332 .

[0481] The flow regulating portion 3374 may be configured to reduce a diameter of the inflow channel 3332 .

[0482] The flow regulating portion 3374 may be arranged along the width direction or the diameter direction of the inflow channel 3332, rather than along the flow direction of the inflow channel 3332. The flow regulating portion 3374 may be in the shape of a plate extending from one side to the other side of the inflow channel 3332. For example, the flow regulating portion 3374 may be arranged from the rear side of the inflow channel 3332 toward the front.

[0483] Since the flow regulating portion 3374 restricts the movement of water that flows into a portion of the inflow path 3332 , it can also be regarded as a component of the blocking portion 337 described later.

[0484] The blocking portion 337 may be configured to block the water flowing in from the inflow passage 3332 from moving toward the evaporator 371 .

[0485] The blocking portion 337 may be provided as a partition wall or a step that is arranged higher than the flow path on a surface facing the evaporator 371 in the flow path including the inflow flow path 3332 .

[0486] The blocking portion 337 may be integrally provided with the circulation channel 320 .

[0487] The blocking portion 337 may be provided on an outer surface of a flow path forming the reverse flow portion 333 to prevent water flowing in the reverse flow portion 333 from being separated from the reverse flow portion 333 .

[0488] For example, the blocking portion 337 may include a recovery partition wall 3371 , and the recovery partition wall 3371 is provided at the end of the inflow flow path 3332 or at a side of the inflow flow path 332 facing the evaporator 371 .

[0489] The recovery partition wall 3371 may be in the shape of a partition wall that separates the through hole of the circulation channel 320 provided with the recovery flow path 3331 or the inflow flow path 3332 from the evaporator 371 and shields the through hole.

[0490] The recovery partition wall 3371 may be spaced apart from the front surface of the circulation channel 320 by a distance corresponding to the width of the inflow path 3332 , and may be disposed to face the supply hole 44 .

[0491] The area of ​​the recovery partition wall 3371 may be larger than the area of ​​the through hole of the circulation channel. The recovery partition wall 3371 may be configured to extend from the outer surface or the back surface of the inflow channel 3332 toward one side of the circulation channel 320 .

[0492] The water flowing into the inflow passage 3332 may be blocked by the recovery partition wall 3371 and move along the extending direction of the inflow passage 3332. Therefore, the water flowing into the inflow passage 3332 may be blocked from moving toward the evaporator 371.

[0493] The water flowing into the inflow path 3332 may move through the flow regulating portion 3374 after a predetermined amount of water is collected by the recovery partition wall 3371 and the flow regulating portion 3374 .

[0494] Reference Fig.28 (b) The reverse flow portion 333 may include a guide flow path 3333 moving from the inflow flow path 3332 in the width direction of the circulation channel 320. The guide flow path 3333 may be provided on the inner surface of the front surface of the circulation channel 320 and have a thickness corresponding to that of the inflow flow path 3332.

[0495] The guide flow path 3333 may include a region with a lower height as it is farther away from the inflow flow path 3332. In addition, the inlet of the guide flow path 3333 connected to the inflow flow path 3332 may be configured to be higher than the outlet of the guide flow path 3333.

[0496] Thus, the water flowing into the guide flow path 3333 may move along the width direction of the circulation channel 320 under the action of gravity.

[0497] On the other hand, a sensor installation part 338 for fixing a water level sensor for sensing the water level of the water supply tank 30 or a power device for opening and closing the external air passage 322 may be further provided inside the circulation passage 320 . The sensor installation part 338 may extend from the exposed surface of the guide flow path 333 .

[0498] The width of the guide flow path 3333 may be greater than the width of the sensor installation portion 338 .

[0499] The sensor installation part 338 may further include a sensor partition wall 3381, which is disposed at a position closer to the upstream than the sensor installation part 338 or is disposed to be separated from the sensor installation part 338 toward the inflow flow path 3332, so as to block the water flowing in from the guide flow path 3333 from flowing into the sensor installation part 338 at a faster flow rate. The width of the sensor partition wall 3381 may be smaller than the width of the guide flow path 3333.

[0500] The guide flow path 3333 can guide the water flowing in from the inflow flow path 3332 directly to the upper part of the water storage part 326 of the circulation channel 320. Thus, the amount of the water flowing in from the inflow flow path 3332 remaining inside the circulation channel 320 can be minimized.

[0501] The guide flow path 3333 may change curvature or inclination along the extension direction. The inclination of the region adjacent to the inflow flow path 3332 in the guide flow path 3333 may be greater than the inclination of the region farthest from the inflow flow path 3332. Thus, it is possible to prevent water flowing into the guide flow path 3333 from remaining in the guide flow path 3333.

[0502] The blocking portion 337 may include a guide partition wall 3372 , and the guide partition wall 3372 is disposed along an inner side surface or one surface of the guide flow path 3333 facing the evaporator 371 to be higher than an inner height of the guide flow path 3333 .

[0503] The guide partition wall 3372 can prevent the water flowing in the guide flow path 3333 from escaping to the outside of the guide flow path 3333 .

[0504] The guide partition wall 3372 may correspond to the highest portion of the guide flow path 3333 , and may be configured to extend along the length direction of the guide flow path 3333 to form an outer surface of the guide flow path 3333 .

[0505] Fig.29 2 is a diagram showing the downstream of the countercurrent section.

[0506] Fig.29 (a) is a diagram showing a structure for guiding water toward the bottom surface of the circulation passage 320.

[0507] The guide flow path 3333 may be configured to extend from the inflow flow path 3332 to the water collecting portion 326 .

[0508] The reverse flow portion 333 may include a discharge flow path 3334 extending from a distal end of the guide flow path 3333 to guide water flowing along the guide flow path 3333 toward the water collecting portion 326 .

[0509] The discharge flow path 3334 may be configured to guide the water flowing in the guide flow path 3333 to the bottom surface of the water collecting portion 326. The discharge flow path 3334 may be configured to extend from the guide flow path 3333 to the bottom along the front inner side surface of the circulation channel 320.

[0510] In addition, the exhaust flow path 3334 may be formed by making the length of the end of the guide partition wall 3372 formed in the guide flow path 3333 smaller than the length of the guide flow path 3333 .

[0511] The exhaust flow path 3334 may be formed by forming the guide partition wall 3372 on the inner side step surface of the front surface of the circulation passage 320 where the guide flow path 3333 is provided to be shorter than the width of the front surface of the circulation passage 320 .

[0512] That is, the exhaust flow path 3334 may be formed between the guide partition wall 3372 and the other side surface of the circulation passage 320 .

[0513] The water discharged from the discharge flow path 3334 may move downward along the front inner side surface of the circulation channel 320 and may be collected in the water collecting portion 326. The condensed water collected in the water collecting portion 326 may move along the water storage bottom surface 3261 toward the recessed portion 3262. The condensed water may move back to the drain pump 331 along the drain pipe 3263.

[0514] The blocking portion 337 may further include a discharge partition wall 3373 that guides the water flowing along the guide flow path 3333 to the water collecting portion 327 .

[0515] The discharge partition wall 3373 may extend from the end of the guide partition wall 3372 toward the water storage bottom surface 3261 to protrude from the inner surface of the circulation channel 320. The discharge partition wall 3373 may be configured to extend from the inner surface of the circulation channel 320 in the height direction and to extend to the water storage bottom surface 261.

[0516] On the other hand, the reverse flow portion 333 may further include a flow path restriction portion 3335 protruding from the guide flow path 3333 .

[0517] The flow path restriction portion 3335 may be configured to be spaced apart from the end of the guide partition wall 3372 toward the other side of the circulation channel 320 by a predetermined distance.

[0518] The guide flow path 3333 and the inflow flow path 3332 may protrude from the inner surface of the circulation channel 320 to form a step, and the flow path restriction portion 3335 may protrude upward from the step surface (top surface).

[0519] The exhaust flow path 3334 may be provided between the flow path restriction portion 3335 and the guide flow path 3333 , and formed between the flow path restriction portion 3335 and the guide partition wall 3332 .

[0520] The flow path restriction portion 3335 may have the same width as the guide flow path 3333 .

[0521] The flow path restriction portion 3335 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the other side of the circulation channel 320 by a predetermined distance toward the inflow flow path 3332 . Therefore, the water flowing in the guide flow path 3333 can be rapidly moved to the water collecting portion 326 .

[0522] Fig.29 (b) is a diagram showing that a water cover 327 is installed on the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320.

[0523] The water cover 372 shields the water collecting portion 326 and keeps the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320 flat. Thus, the reverse flow portion 333 can move the water moving along the guide flow path 3333 toward the water cover 327 .

[0524] The water cover 372 may include a water outlet 3275 for the condensed water to pass through in a region facing the discharge flow path 3334 . The water dropped to the water cover 327 may move toward the water collecting portion 326 through the water outlet 3275 .

[0525] On the other hand, although the water cover 327 is placed on the bottom surface of the circulation channel 320, it can be set to be smaller than the width of the circulation channel 320 in consideration of assembly tolerance, etc., so as to be easily led out of the circulation channel 320 or set in the circulation channel 320. However, if the water cover 327 is set in the circulation channel 320, there is a risk of shaking during the operation of the laundry processing device and generating noise or a skewed setting due to the tolerance.

[0526] In order to prevent this problem, the discharge partition wall 3374 may further include a cover fixing stand 3375 having an enlarged thickness. The thickness of the cover fixing stand 3374 may be greater than the thickness of the discharge partition wall 3374.

[0527] The water cover 327 may be provided with a groove at its front edge into which the cover fixing platform 3374 can be inserted. Thus, the cover fixing platform 3374 can be placed in the groove of the water cover 327. As a result, the water cover 327 can be prevented from shaking or vibrating inside the circulation channel 320.

[0528] The cover fixing platform 3375 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the upper end of the discharge partition wall 3374 toward the lower portion. Thus, the groove of the water cover 327 may be easily placed on the cover fixing platform 3375.

[0529] In addition, the cover fixing platform 3375 can be configured to extend to the bottom surface of the water collecting portion 326, and the thickness can be increased from the upper part to the lower part.

[0530] The exposed surface of the cover fixing platform 3375 can be set in a curved shape. Therefore, the water cover 327 can be easily set in the circulation channel 320 or separated from the circulation channel 320 without being restricted by the cover fixing platform 3375.

[0531] The present invention can be implemented in various forms, and the scope of rights is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. Therefore, as long as the modified embodiments include the constituent elements of the claims of the present invention, they should be regarded as belonging to the scope of rights of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: The box body is provided with an opening at the front; An inner shell, arranged inside the box body, for accommodating clothes; A door rotatably coupled to the box body to open and close the opening; a circulation passage for circulating the air exhausted from the inner shell; A heat exchanger, disposed inside the circulation channel, for cooling and heating the air; A drain bucket is arranged at a position closer to the front than the circulation channel, and stores the water condensed in the heat exchanger; as well as A residual water treatment unit collects the condensed water in the circulation channel into the drainage bucket; The residual water treatment unit is configured to connect the drain bucket with the inside of the circulation channel so that a portion of the water collected in the drain bucket can be discharged back into the circulation channel.

2. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The residual water treatment part includes a backflow part, and the backflow part penetrates one side of the circulation channel to communicate with the drainage bucket.

3. The clothes treating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reverse flow portion is arranged at a predetermined height relative to the bottom surface of the drain bucket.

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The residual water treatment unit comprises: a drainage pump to move water collected on the bottom surface of the circulation channel; and a discharge pipe connected to the drainage pump and the drainage bucket to inject the water into the drainage bucket; The counterflow portion is provided separately from the discharge pipe.

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The counterflow portion and the discharge pipe are arranged to be directly connected with each other in a blocked manner.

6. The clothes treating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The countercurrent portion further comprises: A counterflow hole is arranged to penetrate the circulation channel; and The recovery flow path extends from the backflow hole to be inserted into the drain bucket, so that the backflow portion and the drain bucket communicate with each other.

7. The clothes treating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The reverse flow portion includes a guide flow path extending from the reverse flow hole along a width direction of an inner surface of the circulation channel to guide the water to a bottom surface of the circulation channel.

8. The clothes treating device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The circulation channel includes a water collecting portion, which is recessed from the bottom surface of the circulation channel to collect the water. The drainage bucket or the counterflow hole is arranged close to one side of the inner surface of the circulation channel. The water collecting portion is arranged close to the other side of the inner surface of the circulation channel, The guide flow path is configured to extend from the backflow hole toward the water collecting portion.

9. The clothes treating device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The guide flow path extends from the inner surface of the circulation channel in a width direction to decrease in height.

10. The clothes treating device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The countercurrent portion further comprises: an inflow flow path extending from the counterflow hole to one end of the guide flow path; and The discharge flow path extends from the other end of the guide flow path to the bottom surface of the circulation channel.

11. The clothes treating device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The inclination of the discharge flow path is set to be greater than the inclination of the guide flow path, The reverse flow portion further includes a flow path restriction portion that protrudes from a bottom surface of the guide flow path and guides water flowing along the guide flow path to move toward the discharge flow path.

12. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The residual water treatment unit is disposed in the circulation passage on a front side facing the heat exchanger.

13. The clothes treating device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The residual water treatment unit comprises: a countercurrent portion, penetrating through the front side of the circulation channel to receive water from the drainage bucket; and The blocking portion blocks the water flowing along the countercurrent portion from moving toward the heat exchanger.

14. The clothes treating device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The reverse flow portion is provided on the front surface of the circulation channel to guide the water flowing from the drainage bucket to the bottom surface of the circulation channel. The blocking portion is disposed along an edge of the countercurrent portion exposed to the inner surface of the circulation channel to block the water from flowing into the heat exchanger.

15. The clothes treating device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The countercurrent portion comprises: a backflow hole, penetrating through the front side of the circulation channel to communicate with the drainage bucket; and an inflow flow path extending from the counterflow hole to the inner surface of the circulation channel; The blocking portion comprises: a recovery partition wall, arranged to extend from a terminal end of the inflow flow path and to face the evaporator; The flow rate adjustment portion extends from the recovery partition wall toward the front surface of the circulation passage and can collect a portion of the water flowing in from the backflow hole.

16. The clothes treating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The countercurrent portion is integrated with the circulation channel.

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