Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention discloses a laundry treatment apparatus. The laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a laundry treatment unit; an outer tub; a drum; an opening peripheral edge part extending along the peripheral edge of the detergent opening and protruding towards the inside of the box body; and an introduction case coupled to the opening peripheral portion inside the case and accommodating at least a portion of the storage unit introduced into the case, the lead-in shell comprises a protruding combination part, a first insertion groove is formed in the part, facing the opening peripheral edge part, of the protruding combination part, the first insertion groove is sunken to be away from the opening peripheral edge part, a second insertion groove is formed in the part, facing the first insertion groove, of the opening peripheral edge part, and the second insertion groove is sunken to be away from the opening peripheral edge part. The second insertion groove is recessed away from the protruding combination part, and the protruding combination part is inserted into the second insertion groove while the opening peripheral part is inserted into the first insertion groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothes treating device, in particular to a clothes treating device comprising a front panel forming a front surface. Background Art

[0002] A laundry processing device is a device that puts laundry such as clothes and bedding into a drum to remove contaminants attached to the laundry or to dry the laundry, thereby performing necessary processing on the laundry.

[0003] When the clothes treating device is configured to remove contamination from laundry, the clothes treating device can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying. The clothes treating device can be divided into a top loading mode and a front loading mode based on the way the laundry is put into the drum.

[0004] The clothes treating device may include: a housing forming an exterior; an outer tub accommodated in the housing; a drum rotatably installed in the outer tub, into which laundry is put; and a detergent supply device supplying detergent to the inside of the drum.

[0005] When the drum is rotated by a motor while washing water is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, dirt attached to the laundry can be removed due to friction between the drum and the washing water.

[0006] The detergent supply device has a detergent supply function to improve the washing effect. Here, detergent refers to substances that improve the washing effect, such as fiber detergent, fabric softener, and fiber bleach. The detergent can be a powder (powder) detergent or a liquid (liquid) detergent.

[0007] On the other hand, in the case where the laundry treating apparatus is configured to dry laundry, the laundry treating apparatus may provide dry air to the laundry to remove moisture from the laundry.

[0008] The laundry processing apparatus may include: a housing; a drum rotatably disposed inside the housing; and a heating member for heating or drying air supplied to laundry.

[0009] As dry air is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, moisture in the laundry is evaporated and removed by the dry air, thereby removing moisture from the laundry.

[0010] On the other hand, the related document KR10-2007-0067466A1 shows a clothes processing device having a plurality of processing devices, that is, the clothes processing device further comprises: a basic processing device including a box; and an additional processing device located outside the basic processing device.

[0011] In order to improve the convenience of using the clothing processing device, a plurality of processing devices distinguished from each other can be configured together through a stacking structure or the like and provided to the user, and the user can use each of the plurality of processing devices according to usage conditions.

[0012] On the other hand, the related document KR10-2018-0090003A1 discloses a detergent supply unit included in a laundry treatment device. The storage unit of the detergent supply unit in the laundry treatment device can be introduced from outside the box or led out to the outside of the box for use by the user.

[0013] The storage unit can be introduced or led out through the detergent opening of the box. During this process, if the detergent storage unit accidentally leaks to a part of the box around the detergent opening, part of the box may be corroded, etc., resulting in reduced durability, and the edges and corners of the box around the detergent opening may cause scratches and other damages on the surface of the storage unit.

[0014] Therefore, it is important to effectively prevent the durability of the housing and the like from being reduced or the storage unit from being damaged due to the storage unit being introduced into or pulled out from the housing.

[0015] Furthermore, in the case where a member for preventing contact between the box and the storage unit or the detergent surrounds a detergent opening corresponding to a passage of the storage unit, ensuring stable fixation and rigidity of the member becomes an important issue. Summary of the invention

[0016] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0017] An object of the various embodiments of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device that can effectively suppress corrosion or deformation of a housing and effectively improve durability.

[0018] In addition, an object of plural embodiments of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of effectively preventing damage such as scratches from occurring on a housing or a storage unit of a detergent supply unit.

[0019] In addition, an object of plural embodiments of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus including a detergent supply part having excellent structural stability and capable of effectively ensuring the stability of the combination.

[0020] In addition, an object of plural embodiments of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device capable of effectively suppressing sagging of a peripheral edge portion of a casing introduced into a casing and improving durability.

[0021] In addition, an object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a clothes processing device that can use a plurality of processing devices at the same time to improve the convenience of use.

[0022] Technical solutions to the problem

[0023] An embodiment of the present invention includes an introduction shell disposed behind a lotion opening, wherein the introduction shell includes a protruding coupling portion having a first insertion groove formed therein for inserting a peripheral edge portion of the opening.

[0024] In addition, the opening peripheral portion includes a second insertion groove for the protruding joint portion to be inserted. The first insertion groove and the second insertion groove are formed to face each other, so that when the introduction housing is combined with the opening peripheral portion, the opening peripheral portion can be inserted into the first insertion groove and the protruding joint portion can be inserted into the second insertion groove.

[0025] The introduction housing in one embodiment of the present invention includes a first insertion groove into which the opening peripheral portion extending along the periphery of the detergent opening is inserted, thereby being able to effectively suppress the progress of a portion of the inner opening separated toward the inside of the detergent opening.

[0026] In addition, the opening directions of the first insertion groove and the second insertion groove correspond to directions that cross each other, so that multi-directional fastening is formed at the combined portion of the first insertion groove and the second insertion groove, thereby improving structural stability.

[0027] On the other hand, the protruding coupling portion of the introduction shell in one embodiment of the present invention protrudes closer to the front than the peripheral coupling portion. Therefore, before the introduction shell is coupled with the peripheral portion of the opening, the coupling position of the introduction shell can be effectively guided by the relationship between the protruding coupling portion and the second insertion groove.

[0028] Such a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, an outer tub, a drum, an opening peripheral portion, a storage unit, and an introduction shell.

[0029] The box body comprises a detergent opening, the outer tub is arranged inside the box body and contains water, the drum is arranged inside the outer tub and contains clothes, and the opening peripheral edge portion extends along the peripheral edge of the detergent opening and protrudes toward the inside of the box body.

[0030] The storage unit stores lotion, and the storage unit is introduced into the box through the lotion opening. The introduction housing is combined with the opening peripheral portion inside the box and accommodates at least a portion of the storage unit introduced into the box.

[0031] The introduction shell includes a protruding joint portion extending toward the opening peripheral portion, and a first insertion groove is formed at a portion of the protruding joint portion facing the opening peripheral portion, and the first insertion groove is recessed away from the opening peripheral portion.

[0032] A second insertion groove is formed on a portion of the opening peripheral portion facing the first insertion groove, and the second insertion groove is recessed away from the protruding coupling portion. When the opening peripheral portion is inserted into the first insertion groove, the protruding coupling portion is inserted into the second insertion groove.

[0033] The protruding coupling portion may protrude from the introduction housing to be away from the storage unit, and a portion of the opening peripheral portion extending in a direction crossing a protruding direction of the protruding coupling portion may include the second insertion groove and be inserted into the first insertion groove.

[0034] The protruding joints are provided in plurality and are arranged spaced apart along the periphery of the lotion opening. The lotion opening may be formed on the front panel of the box, and the storage unit may be introduced into the interior of the box from the rear through the lotion opening.

[0035] The protruding coupling portion may protrude upward from the introduction housing, and a portion of the opening peripheral portion located on the upper side of the lotion opening and extending in the lateral direction may include the second insertion groove and be inserted into the first insertion groove.

[0036] A portion of the protruding coupling portion located behind the first insertion groove may be inserted into the second insertion groove, and a portion of the opening peripheral edge portion located in front of the second insertion groove may be inserted into the first insertion groove.

[0037] The introduction shell may also include: a shell peripheral portion, surrounding at least a portion of the storage unit; and a peripheral joint portion, protruding from the shell peripheral portion, and the opening peripheral portion is inserted into the peripheral joint portion from the front; the front end of the protruding joint portion may be closer to the front than the peripheral joint portion.

[0038] The protruding coupling portion may include: a main body portion protruding outward from the peripheral edge portion of the shell; and a front extending portion extending forward from the main body portion, wherein the first insertion groove is formed between the front extending portion and the peripheral edge portion of the shell.

[0039] The front end of the housing peripheral portion may be surrounded by the opening peripheral portion from the inner side of the opening peripheral portion. The introduction housing may further include a penetration joint portion that protrudes outward from the housing peripheral portion and penetrates the opening peripheral portion.

[0040] The through-bonding portion may have a rib shape extending in a peripheral direction of the lotion opening.

[0041] The through-combination parts may be provided in plurality and arranged spaced apart along the peripheral direction, and the protruding combination part may be arranged between any pair of the through-combination parts among the plurality of through-combination parts.

[0042] The penetration joint portion may be located closer to the front than the peripheral joint portion, and a portion of the opening peripheral portion located behind the penetration joint portion may be inserted into the peripheral joint portion.

[0043] The portion of the peripheral joint portion in front of which the penetrating joint portion is arranged may be formed with an open hole penetrating the peripheral joint portion to the rear. The peripheral joint portion may also include a hole expansion portion, which is formed on a side of the peripheral joint portion that opens toward the lotion, and the hole expansion portion surrounds the open hole and is recessed to the rear.

[0044] The peripheral joint portion may include a third insertion groove into which the opening peripheral portion is inserted from the front, and may include a width reduction portion that protrudes toward the housing peripheral portion to reduce a width of the third insertion groove.

[0045] The introduction housing may further include an internal partition wall connected to the housing peripheral portion and passed through by the storage unit introduced into the box body. In the storage unit, a front end portion located in front of the internal partition wall may be accommodated in the introduction housing, and a remaining portion other than the front end portion may pass through the internal partition wall and be introduced into the box body.

[0046] A detergent housing may also be included, the detergent housing being arranged inside the box body and behind the introduction housing to accommodate the remaining portion of the storage unit except the front end portion. A handle portion exposed to the outside of the box body may be arranged at the front end portion of the storage unit.

[0047] On the other hand, a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a housing including a detergent opening; an outer barrel disposed inside the housing and containing water; a drum disposed inside the outer barrel and containing clothing; an opening peripheral portion extending along the periphery of the detergent opening and protruding toward the interior of the housing; a storage unit in which detergent is stored, the storage unit being introduced into the interior of the housing through the detergent opening; and an introduction shell combined with the opening peripheral portion inside the housing and accommodating at least a portion of the storage unit introduced into the interior of the housing.

[0048] The introduction shell may include a protruding joint portion, which protrudes along a first direction and includes a first insertion groove for inserting the opening peripheral portion, and the opening peripheral portion may include a second insertion groove, which faces the first insertion groove and is for inserting the protruding joint portion, and the opening peripheral portion may extend to cross the first direction and be inserted into the first insertion groove.

[0049] Effects of the Invention

[0050] The plural embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of effectively suppressing corrosion or deformation of a cabinet and effectively improving durability.

[0051] In addition, the various embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothes treating apparatus that can effectively prevent scratches or other damage to a cabinet or a storage unit of a detergent supply unit.

[0052] In addition, the plural embodiments of the present invention may provide a laundry treating apparatus including a detergent supply part having excellent structural stability and capable of effectively ensuring the stability of the combination.

[0053] In addition, the embodiments of the present invention may provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of effectively suppressing sagging of a peripheral portion of a housing introduced into a housing and improving durability.

[0054] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention can provide a clothes treating device that can provide a plurality of treating devices at the same time to improve the convenience of use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0055] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 3 1 is a perspective view showing a clothes treating apparatus including an additional treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Side view of a clothes treating device.

[0059] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the back side of a clothes treating device.

[0060] Figure 6 2 is a diagram showing a lotion opening and a storage unit provided on a front panel in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 7It is a cross-sectional view showing an introduction housing and a lotion housing in one embodiment of the present invention from a side direction.

[0062] Figure 8 It is a diagram showing a storage unit drawn out from a housing in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Fig. 9 It is a three-dimensional view showing a detergent supply portion located inside a housing in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Fig.10 It is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a detergent supply unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Fig.11 2 is a diagram showing an introduction housing coupled to a lotion opening in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Fig.12 2 is a diagram showing an introduction housing separated from a lotion opening in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Fig.13 It is a diagram showing the peripheral edge of an opening provided in the front panel in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Fig.14 1 is a perspective view showing an introduction housing in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Fig.15 This is a diagram showing how an introduction shell and an opening peripheral portion are combined in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Fig.16 1 is a diagram showing a protruding engagement portion engaged with a peripheral edge portion of an opening in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Fig.17 This is a side view of the lower portion of the clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Fig.18 This is a diagram showing a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0073] Fig.19 This is a diagram showing the lower end bent portion of the front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the inside of the housing.

[0074] Fig. 20 This is a diagram showing a lower end bent portion of a front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from below.

[0075] Fig.21 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a panel support portion combined with a lower end bent portion in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Fig. 22FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a lower frame in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Fig.23 This is a side view of a front panel separated from a clothes treating device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Fig.24 This is a diagram showing the joint portion of the additional processing device and the basic processing device in one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0079] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention.

[0080] However, the present invention can be implemented in various ways and is not limited to the embodiments. In addition, in order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted in the drawings, and similar reference numerals are given to similar parts throughout the specification.

[0081] In this specification, repeated descriptions of the same components will be omitted.

[0082] In addition, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a certain component is "connected" or "joined" to another component, it should be understood that although the component can be directly connected or directly joined to the other component, other components may exist between them. On the contrary, in this specification, when it is mentioned that a certain component is "directly connected" or "directly joined" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between them.

[0083] In addition, the terms used in this specification are used only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0084] Furthermore, in this specification, unless otherwise defined, an expression in the singular may include an expression in the plural.

[0085] In addition, in this specification, terms such as "including" or "having" should be understood as referring to the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, structural elements, components or their combinations recorded in the specification, and are not intended to preclude the existence or additional possibilities of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, structural elements, components or their combinations.

[0086] In addition, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple items or any one of the multiple items. In this specification, "a and / or b" may include "a" or "b" or "all of a and b".

[0087] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. For reference, in each of the accompanying drawings, the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction are shown when necessary. Unless otherwise mentioned, the X direction corresponds to the length direction or the front-to-back direction based on the box 10, the Y direction corresponds to the side direction or the width direction of the box 10, and the Z direction corresponds to the height direction or the up-down direction of the box 10.

[0088] Figure 1 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a clothes treating device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10. The housing 10 may form the appearance of the clothes treating device 1, and a space for various components to be built-in may be formed inside the housing 10.

[0089] The box 10 may include a plurality of panels. For example, the box 10 may include: a front panel 20, forming the front of the box 10; a rear panel, forming the back of the box 10; a side panel 30, forming the side of the box 10; a top panel, forming the top surface of the box 10; and a bottom panel or base portion 700, forming the bottom surface of the box 10. The side panel 30 may include a first side panel on one side and a second side panel on the other side.

[0090] The box 10 may include a clothing opening 28 for putting clothing into the box 10. The user may put clothing into the box 10 through the clothing opening 28. The box 10 may be provided with a clothing door 29 for opening and closing the clothing opening 28. The clothing door 29 may be rotatably coupled to the box 10, and the opening and closing of the clothing opening 28 may be determined according to the rotation state.

[0091] on the other hand, Figure 2 The inside of a laundry treatment device 1 capable of performing a laundry washing process in one embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown. The laundry washing process may refer to a process of removing pollutants from the laundry using water and detergent.

[0092] That is, the laundry processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a washing machine capable of performing a laundry washing process. Specifically, a drum 60 and an outer tub 65 may be disposed inside the housing 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] The outer tub 65 may be disposed inside the housing 10 and may be configured to contain water. The outer tub 65 may include an outer tub 65 opening open to the clothing opening 28 of the housing 10. The clothing thrown in through the clothing opening 28 may be thrown into the inner part of the outer tub 65 through the outer tub 65 opening.

[0094] The drum 60 may be disposed inside the outer tub 65 and configured to accommodate laundry. The drum 60 may include a drum 60 opening that is open to the laundry opening 28 and the outer tub 65 opening. The laundry that passes through the laundry opening 28 and the outer tub 65 opening may be put into the drum 60 through the drum 60 opening and accommodated inside the drum 60.

[0095] The drum 60 may be rotatably disposed inside the outer tub 65. The drum 60 may be connected to a driving unit 70 to receive a rotational force. The rotation axis of the drum 60 may be generally toward the clothing opening 28, and the driving unit 70 may be fixed in combination with the outer tub 65 or the housing 10, and may provide a rotational force by being connected to the drum 60.

[0096] A plurality of holes may be formed on the peripheral surface of the drum 60. Thus, water contained in the outer tub 65 may flow into the inside of the drum 60 through the holes formed on the peripheral surface of the drum 60. The drum 60 with water and clothes inside may be rotated by the driving unit 70 and a washing process of the clothes may be performed.

[0097] An embodiment of the present invention may include a detergent supply unit 72. The detergent supply unit 72 may store detergent and supply detergent to the inside of the outer tub 65 when needed during the washing process of the clothes.

[0098] One embodiment of the present invention may include a water supply unit 74. The water supply unit 74 may be connected to an external water supply source and may include a water supply valve and a water supply hose, etc. The water supply unit 74 may be connected to the detergent supply unit 72 and supply water to the inside of the outer tub 65 through the detergent supply unit 72, or may be directly connected to the outer tub 65 to supply water to the inside of the outer tub 65.

[0099] An embodiment of the present invention may include a drain portion 76. As required, the drain portion 76 may include a drain pump and a drain hose, etc. The drain portion 76 may be configured to drain the water contained in the outer tub 65 to the outside of the housing 10 by connecting with the outer tub 65.

[0100] An embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily configured to perform only one of the washing process or the drying process of the clothes, and can also be configured to perform both the washing process and the drying process as needed. For example, as needed, an embodiment of the present invention can also be provided with a detergent supply unit 72 and an air supply unit at the same time.

[0101] On the other hand, Figure 3 The laundry processing device 1 including an additional processing device 90 in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. According to needs, in addition to the above-mentioned housing 10 and the internal structure thereof, one embodiment of the present invention may further include an additional processing device 90, and the additional processing device 90 may include an additional housing 95 and an additional drum 99, etc.

[0102] When the additional processing device 90 is included, for convenience of explanation, the processing device including the above-mentioned housing 10 and its internal configuration may be defined as a basic processing device.

[0103] That is, one embodiment of the present invention may include a basic processing device and an additional processing device 90 that can perform clothing processing processes independently of each other, the basic processing device includes the above-mentioned box 10 and drum 60, etc., and the additional processing device 90 may include an additional box 95 and an additional drum 99, etc. that are distinguished from the basic processing device.

[0104] The basic processing device and the additional processing device 90 can be arranged adjacent to each other to improve usability. Figure 3 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the basic processing device and the additional processing device 90 may be provided in a form stacked on top of each other in the vertical direction.

[0105] Reference Figure 3 , an additional processing device 90 can be installed above the basic processing device of one embodiment of the present invention. However, a basic processing device can also be installed above the additional processing device 90 as needed.

[0106] When the additional processing device 90 is installed above the basic processing device, the housing 10 of the basic processing device can support the additional housing 95 of the additional processing device 90 from below. In this case, an embodiment of the present invention may include a control panel 85 capable of controlling the operation of the basic processing device and the additional processing device 90 at the same time.

[0107] The control panel 85 can be arranged in various shapes and positions. Figure 3 The control panel 85 according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown to be disposed between the front panel 20 of the housing 10 and the additional front panel of the additional housing 95 .

[0108] Figure 4 FIG. 1 shows a side view of a clothes processing device 1 including an additional processing device 90 in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 In FIG. 1 , the additional drum 99 of the additional processing device 90 and the outer barrel 65 and the drum 60 of the basic processing device are indicated by dotted lines.

[0109] Reference Figure 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the basic processing device and the additional processing device 90 are configured to respectively execute clothing processing processes, thereby providing users with various clothing processing processes.

[0110] For example, the additional processing device 90 in one embodiment of the present invention may include an additional drum 99 and an air supply unit, and is configured to perform a drying process for clothes, and the basic processing device may include a drum 60 and an outer barrel 65, and is configured to perform a washing process for clothes.

[0111] However, an embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above description. The basic processing device can also be set to process any one of the drying process and the washing process of clothes, or to process all of the drying process and the washing process of clothes. The additional processing device 90 can also be set to process any one of the drying process and the washing process of clothes, or to process all of the drying process and the washing process of clothes.

[0112] on the other hand, Figure 5 The figure shows a perspective view of a laundry treatment device 1 including an additional treatment device 90 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear. The housing 10 and the additional housing 95 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be connected to each other at the back through a rear bracket.

[0113] In addition, the additional box 95 of the additional processing device 90 arranged above the basic processing device may be provided with a grip that can be gripped by a user to easily move the box 10 , and the grip may be located at the rear side of the box 10 .

[0114] In addition, the holding portion can be combined with the top panel and the rear panel at the same time. In order to add warranty management of the processing device 90, the holding portion can be set to be separable into an upper part combined with the top panel and a lower part combined with the rear panel to easily separate the top panel.

[0115] on the other hand, Figure 6 A detergent opening 100 of a laundry treating apparatus 1 configured to perform a laundry washing process and a storage unit 300 inserted into the detergent opening 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown.

[0116] The following description will be based on a laundry processing device 1 that can perform a laundry washing process according to an embodiment of the present invention. The laundry processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the housing 10 , the outer tub 65 , the drum 60 , and the detergent supply unit 72 .

[0117] The box body 10 may include a lotion opening 100. The lotion opening 100 may be provided at at least any one of the various panels constituting the box body 10. For example, the lotion opening 100 may be provided as Figure 6 As shown, it is arranged on the upper part of the front panel 20.

[0118] The user can supply detergent to the inside of the box 10 through the detergent opening 100. For example, the user can store detergent in a storage unit 300 described later and insert the storage unit 300 storing detergent into the box 10 through the detergent opening 100 to supply detergent to the inside of the box 10.

[0119] That is, the lotion opening 100 in one embodiment of the present invention may be equivalent to a passage for inserting the storage unit 300 into the interior of the box body 10 , and may have a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the storage unit 300 .

[0120] The outer tub 65 may be disposed inside the housing 10 and may contain water, and the outer tub 65 may receive detergent from the detergent supply unit 72. A space for washing clothes may be formed inside the outer tub 65.

[0121] The drum 60 may be disposed inside the outer tub 65 and may contain clothes. Water and detergent contained inside the outer tub 65 may flow into the drum 60 at the same time, and the drum 60 may be rotated by the driving unit 70 and the like, and a washing process of clothes may be performed.

[0122] on the other hand, Figure 7 The detergent supply part 72 disposed inside the housing 10 is shown. Specifically, the detergent supply part 72 may be disposed inside the housing 10 and configured to supply detergent to the inside of the outer tub 65.

[0123] The detergent supply part 72 may define a space for accommodating the storage unit 300 inside the box body 10. For example, the detergent supply part 72 may include a detergent housing 400, which forms an accommodating space 470 for accommodating the storage unit 300. Figure 7 In the figure, the storage unit 300 at least part of which is accommodated inside the lotion housing 400 according to one embodiment of the present invention is indicated by a dotted line.

[0124] The detergent supply part 72 may include a water supply unit 450 for supplying water to the storage unit 300 and / or the inside of the detergent housing 400, and may include an introduction housing 200 disposed between the detergent housing 400 and the detergent opening 100. The introduction housing 200 and the water supply unit 450 will be described in detail later.

[0125] on the other hand, Figure 8 The storage unit 300 is shown as being led out from the case 10. The storage unit 300 can be introduced into the inside of the case 10 or led out from the inside of the case 10 through the lotion opening 100. The user can store lotion in the storage unit 300 led out from the case 10.

[0126] The storage unit 300 may include a space for storing lotion. Figure 8As shown, the storage unit 300 may include a storage barrel 330 capable of storing liquid detergent or the like, and may include a storage case 320 including a space into which the storage barrel 330 is inserted.

[0127] In addition, the storage unit 300 may include a storage space 340 for lotion distinguished from the storage tub 330. A user may store lotion different from the lotion in the storage tub 330 in the storage space 340 provided in the storage case 320. The lotion stored in the storage tub 330 may be discharged from the storage unit 300 together with water supplied from the water supply unit 450 and flow into the interior of the lotion case 400.

[0128] On the other hand, the storage unit 300 may include a handle 310 for the user to easily introduce and remove the storage unit 300. The handle 310 may be provided at the front end of the storage housing 320. The handle 310 may be exposed to the outside when the storage unit 300 is introduced into the box 10.

[0129] For example, the storage unit 300 can be introduced into the box 10 through the detergent opening 100 of the front panel 20, and the handle portion 310 located at the front end of the storage unit 300 can be exposed to the front of the box 10. The handle portion 310 can be located in front of the detergent opening 100 and form a part of the front of the box 10.

[0130] on the other hand, Fig. 9 The detergent supply unit 72 is shown disposed inside the housing 10. Fig. 9 As shown, a water supply unit 450 may be disposed above the detergent housing 400 whose top surface of the detergent supply portion 72 is open in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0131] That is, the water supply unit 450 may form a top surface of the detergent case 400 and may supply water to the inside of the detergent case 400. The water supply unit 450 and the detergent case 400 may be opened forward together and form an accommodation space 470 in which the storage unit 300 is accommodated.

[0132] The lotion housing 400 and the water supply unit 450 may be located behind the introduction housing 200, and the lotion housing 400 may also be combined with the introduction housing 200. The storage unit 300 may penetrate the lotion opening 100 and the introduction housing 200 and be accommodated inside the lotion housing 400.

[0133] On the other hand, the water supply unit 450 may be connected to the water supply part 74. That is, the water supplied from the water supply part 74 may be supplied to the inside of the detergent housing 400 through the water supply unit 450. The water supply unit 450 may also be configured to receive the detergent flowing out of the storage unit 300 as needed.

[0134] For example, a detergent pump may be provided in the detergent housing 400 , and the detergent pump may be connected to the storage unit 300 to pump the detergent stored in the storage unit 300 to the water supply unit 450 through a detergent hose.

[0135] Fig.10 The structure of the detergent supply unit 72 according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown in an exploded state. Fig.10 The water supply unit 450 , the storage unit 300 , and the lotion housing 400 are shown.

[0136] Water discharged from the water supply unit 450 may be discharged toward the inside of the lotion housing 400 , and water provided from the water supply unit 450 may be transferred toward the storage unit 300 and / or the inside of the lotion housing 400 .

[0137] The storage unit 300 may simultaneously discharge water and lotion supplied from the water supply unit 450. The water and lotion discharged from the storage unit 300 may flow into the accommodation space 470 defined inside the lotion housing 400.

[0138] The detergent housing 400 may be connected to the outer tub 65 to supply water and detergent present in the accommodating space 470 to the outer tub 65. The control unit controls the water supply unit 74 to supply water to the water supply unit 450 during the washing process of the clothes, and the water and detergent provided from the water supply unit 450 are simultaneously discharged from the detergent housing 400 and supplied to the outer tub 65, so that the washing process of the clothes can be performed.

[0139] on the other hand, Fig.11 The introduction housing 200 is shown in combination with the lotion opening 100, Fig.12 The introduction housing 200 is shown separated from the lotion opening 100 .

[0140] The introduction housing 200 in one embodiment of the present invention may be combined with the lotion opening 100 . The introduction housing 200 may be combined with the front panel 20 from the rear of the front panel 20 and disposed at the lotion opening 100 .

[0141] An opening peripheral portion 110 may be provided around the detergent opening 100. The opening peripheral portion 110 may form a closed cross section extending along the periphery of the detergent opening 100. The opening peripheral portion 110 may extend rearward from the front panel 20. The opening peripheral portion 110 may be bent rearward from the periphery of the detergent opening 100.

[0142] The introduction housing 200 may be disposed to surround the lotion opening 100 from the inner side of the lotion opening 100. That is, the storage unit 300 introduced through the lotion opening 100 may penetrate the introduction housing 200 and be inserted into the inside of the box body 10.

[0143] The introduction housing 200 may be located between the lotion opening 100 and the storage unit 300 to block the storage unit 300 from directly contacting the lotion opening 100. That is, the introduction housing 200 may be disposed to cover the lotion opening 100 from the storage unit 300.

[0144] The storage unit 300 may include a space for storing lotion, and the storage unit 300 may be moved from or into the housing 10. During the movement of the storage unit 300, the lotion remaining outside the storage unit 300 or the lotion stored in the storage unit 300 may accidentally leak and transfer to the peripheral side of the lotion opening 100.

[0145] On the other hand, the lotion opening 100 may be provided in the front panel 20, which may be manufactured by molding a metal plate such as iron. That is, the metal constituting at least a portion of the front panel 20 may be corroded when in contact with the lotion, thereby reducing its durability.

[0146] In order to prevent this, an embodiment of the present invention may be provided with an introduction housing 200 coupled to the lotion opening 100. The introduction housing 200 may include a material such as plastic that is resistant to corrosion caused by the lotion.

[0147] The introduction shell 200 shields the front panel 20 or the peripheral portion 110 of the lotion opening 100 corresponding to the peripheral side thereof from the influence of the storage unit 300, thereby effectively preventing the lotion in the storage unit 300 from contacting the peripheral portion 110 of the opening, and further preventing the surface layer of the peripheral portion 110 of the opening having a coating function from being damaged during the movement of the storage unit 300.

[0148] on the other hand, Fig.13 The opening peripheral edge portion 110 protruding rearward from the front panel 20 in one embodiment of the present invention is shown. The opening peripheral edge portion 110 in one embodiment of the present invention may extend along the periphery of the lotion opening 100 and protrude toward the inside of the box body 10.

[0149] The opening peripheral edge 110 may be equivalent to a flange surrounding the detergent opening 100 and facing the inside of the box 10. The opening peripheral edge 110 may also be formed to protrude toward the rear of the box 10 during the punching process of the front panel 20 for forming the detergent opening 100.

[0150] The opening peripheral portion 110 may include a basic extension portion extending rearward from the lotion opening 100 and an opening extension portion 112 further extending rearward from the basic extension portion. The opening peripheral portion 110 may face the introduction housing 200 and be combined with the introduction housing 200.

[0151] on the other hand, Fig.14 FIG. 2 shows an introduction housing 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.14 The introduction housing 200 may be combined with the opening peripheral portion 110 inside the box body 10 .

[0152] In addition, the introduction housing 200 can accommodate at least a portion of the storage unit 300 introduced into the interior of the box body 10. Figure 7 In the figure, the storage unit 300 which is accommodated in the box body 10 and partially accommodated in the interior of the introduction shell 200 is indicated by a dotted line.

[0153] In addition, the introduction housing 200 may include an inner partition wall 250 penetrated by the storage unit 300. The inner partition wall 250 may be disposed substantially parallel to the front panel 20, and may face the accommodation space 470 of the lotion housing 400.

[0154] The inner partition wall 250 may be provided with a through hole 255 through which the storage unit 300 penetrates. The storage unit 300 may pass through the through hole 255 and be inserted into the accommodation space 470 of the lotion housing 400.

[0155] The introduction housing 200 may include a protruding coupling portion 210 that extends toward the opening peripheral portion 110 , and a first insertion groove 215 may be formed at a portion of the protruding coupling portion 210 facing the opening peripheral portion 110 , the first insertion groove 215 being recessed away from the opening peripheral portion 110 .

[0156] Reference Fig.14 The protruding coupling portion 210 may extend from the introduction housing 200 toward the opening peripheral portion 110 . The protruding coupling portion 210 may protrude from the introduction housing 200 to be away from the through hole 255 .

[0157] That is, the protrusion coupling part 210 may protrude from the introduction case 200 toward the outside of the introduction case 200. The protrusion coupling part 210 may protrude in a direction away from the storage unit 300.

[0158] On the other hand, a first insertion groove 215 for inserting the opening peripheral portion 110 may be formed in the protruding coupling portion 210. The first insertion groove 215 may be formed in a position of the protruding coupling portion 210 facing the opening peripheral portion 110.

[0159] Thus, if the introduction housing 200 approaches the lotion opening 100 from the rear of the front panel 20 , the opening peripheral edge portion 110 may be inserted into the first insertion groove 215 of the protruding coupling portion 210 .

[0160] On the other hand, the portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 facing the first insertion groove 215 may be formed with a second insertion groove 115, and the second insertion groove 115 may be recessed away from the protruding coupling portion 210. That is, the portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 facing the protruding coupling portion 210 or the first insertion groove 215 may be formed with the second insertion groove 115.

[0161] The second insertion groove 115 may be formed by recessing a portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 away from the protruding coupling portion 210. The second insertion groove 115 may be formed by recessing a portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 toward the front. For reference, Fig.13 The second insertion groove 115 formed in the opening peripheral portion 110 is shown.

[0162] on the other hand, Fig.15 The figure shows the combination of the introduction housing 200 and the opening peripheral portion 110. Fig.16 The enlarged view shows the state in which the protruding coupling portion 210 is coupled to the opening peripheral edge portion 110 .

[0163] Reference Fig.15 and Fig.16 In one embodiment of the present invention, the opening peripheral portion 110 can be inserted into the first insertion groove 215 , and the protruding coupling portion 210 can be inserted into the second insertion groove 115 .

[0164] The introduction housing 200 can be moved from the rear of the lotion opening 100 to the lotion opening 100 and combined with the opening peripheral portion 110. During the combination of the introduction housing 200 and the opening peripheral portion 110, the opening peripheral portion 110 can be inserted into the first insertion groove 215 formed in the protruding combination portion 210 of the introduction housing 200, and at least a portion of the protruding combination portion 210 can be inserted into the second insertion groove 115 formed in the opening peripheral portion 110.

[0165] In other words, a portion of the periphery of the second insertion groove 115 in the opening peripheral portion 110 may be inserted into the first insertion groove 215 introduced into the housing 200 , and a portion of the protruding coupling portion 210 where the first insertion groove 215 is formed may be inserted into the second insertion groove 115 in the opening peripheral portion 110 .

[0166] As described above, as the opening peripheral portion 110 extending along the periphery of the detergent opening 100 is inserted into the first insertion groove 215 introduced into the shell 200, at least the peripheral portion of the first insertion groove 215 introduced into the shell 200 can be prevented from moving or deforming away from the detergent opening 100 or approaching the detergent opening 100.

[0167] For example, Figures 13 to 15As shown, when the protruding coupling portion 210 and the first insertion groove 215 are provided on the top surface of the introduction shell 200, and the second insertion groove 115 is formed on the upper side of the lotion opening 100 in the opening peripheral portion 110, as the opening peripheral portion 110 is inserted into the first insertion groove 215, the top surface of the introduction shell 200 can be effectively prevented from sagging.

[0168] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, since the second insertion groove 115 for inserting at least a portion of the protruding coupling portion 210 is provided in the opening peripheral portion 110 , the coupling position of the protruding coupling portion 210 can be effectively guided.

[0169] For example, when the protruding coupling portion 210 of the introduction shell 200 is not inserted into the second insertion groove 115, the insertion of the opening peripheral portion 110 for coupling cannot be fully realized. Therefore, during the coupling process of the introduction shell 200, the alignment of the protruding coupling portion 210 and the second insertion groove 115 can be effectively confirmed.

[0170] Further, as the protruding coupling portion 210 is inserted into the second insertion groove 115 formed in the opening peripheral portion 110 extending along the periphery of the detergent opening 100, at least the movement of the portion of the introduction shell 200 provided with the protruding coupling portion 210 in the peripheral direction of the detergent opening 100 can be limited.

[0171] That is, one embodiment of the present invention can effectively confirm the coupling position of the introduction shell 200 that is coupled with the opening peripheral portion 110 by utilizing the second insertion groove 115 of the opening peripheral portion 110, and can effectively prevent the introduction shell 200 from accidentally moving or deforming in the peripheral direction of the detergent opening 100.

[0172] In one embodiment of the present invention, as the opening peripheral portion 110 is combined with the protruding coupling portion 210 and the first insertion groove 215 provided on the introduction shell 200, it is possible to prevent a portion of the introduction shell 200 from drooping or deforming due to a change in the distance from the lotion opening 100. As the protruding coupling portion 210 is inserted into the second insertion groove 115 of the opening peripheral portion 110, it is possible to facilitate guiding the coupling position of the introduction shell 200 and to improve the fixing force of the introduction shell 200.

[0173] On the other hand, as described above, the protruding coupling part 210 may protrude from the introduction housing 200 away from the storage unit 300. The portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 extending in a direction transverse to the protruding direction of the protruding coupling part 210 may include the second insertion groove 115 and may be inserted into the first insertion groove 215.

[0174] The protruding joint 210 protrudes from the introduction shell 200 in a direction away from the lotion opening 100 or the through hole 255, and the opening peripheral edge 110 and the first insertion groove 215 are arranged to cross the protruding direction of the protruding joint 210, thereby effectively preventing the introduction shell 200 from being deformed or moved in the protruding direction of the protruding joint 210.

[0175] Further, since the second insertion groove 115 is arranged to face the protruding joint 210, the protruding joint 210 can be inserted into the second insertion groove 115 facing the protruding joint 210 while the opening peripheral portion 110 is inserted into the first insertion groove 215 of the protruding joint 210. For reference, Fig.16 The protruding coupling portion 210 protruding from the introduction housing 200 , the first insertion groove 215 , and the second insertion groove 115 are shown.

[0176] On the other hand, the protruding joints 210 may be provided in plurality and spaced apart along the periphery of the lotion opening 100. Each protruding joint 210 may include a first insertion groove 215 for inserting the opening periphery 110, thereby preventing the plurality of parts of the introduction housing 200 from being deformed in the protruding direction of the protruding joint 210.

[0177] On the other hand, the detergent opening 100 as described above may be formed on the front panel 20 of the housing 10 , and the storage unit 300 may be introduced into the housing 10 from the rear through the detergent opening 100 .

[0178] In addition, the protruding joint 210 protrudes upward from the introduction housing 200, the opening peripheral portion 110 is located on the upper side of the lotion opening 100, and the portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 extending in the lateral direction may include the second insertion groove 115 and be inserted into the first insertion groove 215. Thus, the top surface of the introduction housing 200 can be effectively prevented from sagging.

[0179] On the other hand, Fig.16 As shown, a portion of the protruding coupling portion 210 located behind the first insertion groove 215 can be inserted into the second insertion groove 115 , and a portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 located in front of the second insertion groove 115 can be inserted into the first insertion groove 215 .

[0180] Specifically, since the first insertion groove 215 can be set on the protruding joint 210, the portion of the protruding joint 210 facing the second insertion groove 115 is recessed rearward to form the first insertion groove 215. Therefore, the portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 located in front of the second insertion groove 115 can be inserted into the first insertion groove 215.

[0181] In addition, since the portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 facing the first insertion groove 215 is recessed forward to form the second insertion groove 115 , a portion of the protruding coupling portion 210 located behind the first insertion groove 215 can be inserted into the second insertion groove 115 .

[0182] That is, since the first insertion groove 215 and the second insertion groove 115 are formed to face each other, the opening peripheral portion 110 and the protruding coupling portion 210 can have a simultaneous insertion relationship with each other, the first insertion groove 215 can pass through the second insertion groove 115 and allow the opening peripheral portion 110 to be inserted, and the second insertion groove 115 can pass through the first insertion groove 215 and allow the protruding coupling portion 210 to be inserted.

[0183] The first and second insertion grooves 215 and 115 may be formed in directions crossing each other in consideration of the extending direction of the opening peripheral portion 110 and the protruding direction of the protruding coupling portion 210. That is, the first and second insertion grooves 215 and 115 may be formed in directions crossing each other.

[0184] That is, the width directions of the first insertion groove 215 and the second insertion groove 115 may be formed to cross each other. The first insertion groove 215 may be open along the peripheral direction of the lotion opening 100 so that the opening peripheral portion 110 can be inserted, and the second insertion groove 115 may be open along the protruding direction of the protruding coupling portion 210 so that the protruding coupling portion 210 can be inserted. That is, the opening direction of the first insertion groove 215 may cross the opening direction of the second insertion groove 115.

[0185] On the other hand, the introduction housing 200 may include a housing peripheral portion 220. The housing peripheral portion 220 may be configured to surround the at least a portion of the storage unit 300. The housing peripheral portion 220 may extend along the periphery of the introduction housing 200 or the periphery of the lotion opening 100, and a portion of the storage unit 300 accommodated in the introduction housing 200 may be surrounded by the housing peripheral portion 220.

[0186] The housing peripheral portion 220 may be arranged to shield the opening peripheral portion 110 at the inner side of the lotion opening 100, and thus, the housing peripheral portion 220 may be located between the storage unit 300 and the opening peripheral portion 110. A front end 223 of the housing peripheral portion 220 may be surrounded by the opening peripheral portion 110 at the inner side of the opening peripheral portion 110.

[0187] As a reference, Fig.11 The housing rim 220 covering the opening rim 110 introduced into the housing 200 is shown. The housing rim 220 is provided to cover the opening rim 110, thereby blocking the contact between the storage unit 300 and the opening rim 110 and preventing the opening rim 110 from contacting the lotion.

[0188] On the other hand, the introduction housing 200 may include a peripheral joint portion 230 protruding from the housing peripheral portion 220 and into which the opening peripheral portion 110 is inserted from the front. The peripheral joint portion 230 may protrude from the introduction housing 200 toward the outside of the lotion opening 100.

[0189] The peripheral joint portion 230 may protrude away from the inside of the introduction housing 200. The peripheral joint portion 230 may protrude from the housing peripheral portion 220 introduced into the housing 200. Fig.15 As shown, the opening peripheral edge portion 110 is inserted.

[0190] The peripheral joint part 230 may be provided on the entire periphery of the introduction housing 200 or at least a portion thereof. Since the opening peripheral part 110 is inserted and coupled to the peripheral joint part 230 from the front, the introduction housing 200 can be effectively fixed to the rear side of the lotion opening 100.

[0191] The front end of the protruding joint 210, that is, the front end 213 of the front protruding portion 212 may be closer to the front than the peripheral joint 230. That is, the protruding joint 210 may be joined to the opening peripheral portion 110 at a position closer to the front than the peripheral joint 230.

[0192] Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent deformation such as sagging of the case peripheral edge portion 220 from occurring at a portion of the case peripheral edge portion 220 that is closer to the front side than the peripheral edge joint portion 230 .

[0193] In addition, since the protruding coupling portion 210 is inserted into the second insertion groove 115 before the opening peripheral portion 110 is inserted into the peripheral coupling portion 230 , it is possible to confirm whether the coupling position of the introduction shell 200 is normal before the opening peripheral portion 110 is coupled with the peripheral coupling portion 230 .

[0194] Refer again Fig.16 The protruding joint 210 may include a main body 211 and a front protruding portion 212. The main body 211 may protrude outward from the shell peripheral portion 220, the front protruding portion 212 may extend forward from the main body 211, and the first insertion groove 215 may be formed between the front protruding portion 212 and the shell peripheral portion 220.

[0195] Specifically, the main body 211 of the protruding coupling portion 210 may extend outward from the shell peripheral portion 220 , and the front protruding portion 212 may be disposed on the main body 211 to be separated from the shell peripheral portion 220 .

[0196] Thus, a space may be formed between the front protrusion 212 in front of the main body 211 and the housing peripheral portion 220 , and the space may correspond to the first insertion groove 215 . On the other hand, the first insertion groove 215 may also expand along the peripheral edge of the main body 211 .

[0197] For example, the front protrusion 212 extends forward from the main body 211 and protrudes laterally from the main body 211, so that the first insertion groove 215 formed between the front protrusion 212 and the shell peripheral portion 220 can not only expand forward of the main body 211, but also expand laterally.

[0198] On the other hand, referring again Fig.14 The introduction housing 200 may further include a penetration joint portion 240 . The penetration joint portion 240 may protrude outward from the housing peripheral portion 220 and penetrate the opening peripheral portion 110 .

[0199] As described above, the housing peripheral portion 220 may be provided to surround the lotion opening 100 from the inner side of the opening peripheral portion 110 . That is, the penetration coupling portion 240 protruding from the housing peripheral portion 220 to the outer side may penetrate the opening peripheral portion 110 .

[0200] When the opening peripheral portion 110 is combined with the introduction shell 200 by utilizing the first insertion groove 215 and the second insertion groove 115, and the opening peripheral portion 110 is inserted into the peripheral combination portion 230, since the through combination portion 240 of the introduction shell 200 penetrates the opening peripheral portion 110, it is possible to effectively prevent the introduction shell 200 from moving backward and separating from the opening peripheral portion 110.

[0201] The through-joint portion 240 has a rib shape extending along the peripheral direction of the lotion opening 100, thereby increasing the contact area between the through-joint portion 240 and the opening peripheral portion 110 based on the joining direction of the introduction shell 200, thereby improving the separation prevention effect of the introduction shell 200.

[0202] On the other hand, the through-combination parts 240 may be provided in plurality and arranged spaced apart along the peripheral direction, and the protruding combination part 210 may be arranged between any pair of through-combination parts 240 among the plurality of through-combination parts 240 .

[0203] Fig.14 The figure shows a pair of through-joint portions 240 protruding upward from the introduction housing 200, and shows the appearance of the protruding joint portion 210 protruding upward between the pair of through-joint portions 240. Under the action of the protruding joint portion 210, the sagging of the housing peripheral portion 220 between the pair of through-joint portions 240 can be effectively prevented.

[0204] On the other hand, the penetration joint portion 240 may be located closer to the front than the peripheral joint portion 230 , and a portion of the opening peripheral portion 110 located behind the penetration joint portion 240 may be inserted into the peripheral joint portion 230 .

[0205] The opening peripheral portion 110 may be provided with a coupling hole 113 penetrated by the through coupling portion 240. That is, the through coupling portion 240 may be located in the coupling hole 113. The cross-sectional shape of the coupling hole 113 may correspond to that of the through coupling portion 240.

[0206] The coupling hole 113 may be spaced apart from the rear end of the opening peripheral portion 110 toward the front. Thus, in a state where the through coupling portion 240 is inserted into the coupling hole 113 , the rear end of the opening peripheral portion 110 may be inserted into the peripheral coupling portion 230 .

[0207] During the coupling process of the introduction housing 200, the rear side of the coupling hole 113 in the opening peripheral portion 110 can pass through the through coupling portion 240 and be inserted into the peripheral coupling portion 230. Thus, the opening peripheral portion 110 can be coupled to the through coupling portion 240 and the peripheral coupling portion 230 at the same time based on the front-to-back direction.

[0208] On the other hand, an open hole 231 penetrating the peripheral joint part 230 to the rear may be formed in the portion of the peripheral joint part 230 where the penetrating joint part 240 is provided in front. The open hole 231 may penetrate the peripheral joint part 230 in the front-rear direction.

[0209] The coupling hole 113 and the through coupling part 240 may be provided in front of the open hole 231. A rear end of the opening peripheral portion 110 passing through the through coupling part 240 may be provided inside or in front of the open hole 231.

[0210] The opening 231 can be various. For example, Fig.14 As shown, the width of the open hole 231 may be greater than the width of the through-joint portion 240. The height of the open hole 231 may also be greater than the width of the through-joint portion 240. However, the width and height of the open hole 231 may be varied as needed.

[0211] As described above, the introduction housing 200 can move from the rear to the front of the lotion opening 100 and be coupled to the opening peripheral portion 110. When the introduction housing 200 moves, the opening peripheral portion 110 can be inserted into the peripheral coupling portion 230, and the through coupling portion 240 can be inserted into the coupling hole 113.

[0212] On the other hand, when it is necessary to separate the introduction shell 200 from the lotion opening 100 or the opening peripheral portion 110, such as for replacement or maintenance of the introduction shell 200, the operator can pass through the open hole 231 from behind the open hole 231 to approach the rear end of the opening peripheral portion 110.

[0213] That is, the operator can lift the rear end of the opening peripheral portion 110 from the shell peripheral portion 220 of the introduction shell 200 through the open hole 231 to make the coupling hole 113 located at a position closer to the top than the through coupling portion 240, thereby being able to separate the introduction shell 200.

[0214] On the other hand, the peripheral joint portion 230 may include a hole expansion portion 232. The hole expansion portion 232 may be formed on a surface of the peripheral joint portion 230 facing the lotion opening 100, and the hole expansion portion 232 may surround the open hole 231 and be recessed backward.

[0215] In other words, the hole expansion portion 232 may be located behind the through-combination portion 240 of the peripheral connection portion 230, and the hole expansion portion 232 may be formed by recessing the front side of the peripheral connection portion 230 toward the rear. The depth of the hole expansion portion 232 may be varied.

[0216] For example, the depth of the hole expansion part 232 may be greater than the length of the opening peripheral part 110 inserted into the peripheral joint part 230. Thus, the operator can lift the portion of the opening peripheral part 110 inserted into the peripheral joint part 230 and located at the hole expansion part 232.

[0217] On the other hand, the height of the hole expansion part 232 can be greater than the height of the open hole 231, and the width of the hole expansion part 232 can be greater than the width of the open hole 231. Thus, the rear end of the opening peripheral portion 110 of the hole expansion part 232 located in the peripheral joint part 230 can be easily lifted due to the space secured by the hole expansion part 232.

[0218] On the other hand, referring again Fig.15 The peripheral joint portion 230 may include a third insertion groove 235 for the opening peripheral portion 110 to be inserted from the front, and the peripheral joint portion 230 may include a width reduction portion 236 protruding toward the shell peripheral portion 220 to reduce the width of the third insertion groove 235.

[0219] The rear end of the opening peripheral portion 110 may be inserted into the third insertion groove 235 of the peripheral joint portion 230. The third insertion groove 235 may be formed between the peripheral joint portion 230 and the housing peripheral portion 220. The third insertion groove 235 may extend along the peripheral direction of the lotion opening 100 so that the opening peripheral portion 110 can be inserted.

[0220] The reduced width portion 236 may protrude from the peripheral edge coupling portion 230 toward the housing peripheral edge portion 220. For example, the reduced width portion 236 may be formed by a portion of the top surface of the third insertion groove 235 protruding downward.

[0221] The height of the third insertion groove 235 in one embodiment of the present invention may be greater than the thickness of the opening peripheral portion 110. Thus, the opening peripheral portion 110 can be inserted into the third insertion groove 235. However, the height of the third insertion groove 235 may be greater than the thickness of the opening peripheral portion 110 so that the opening peripheral portion 110 can be easily inserted.

[0222] Furthermore, since a portion of the top surface of the third insertion groove 235 protrudes toward the opening peripheral portion 110 inserted into the third insertion groove 235 , the reduced width portion 236 can reduce the height difference between the opening peripheral portion 110 and the top surface of the third insertion groove 235 .

[0223] For example, the height of the third insertion groove 235 in the width reduction portion 236 can be lower than the height of the third insertion groove 235 in other parts, and the thickness of the opening peripheral portion 110 can be substantially the same. Thus, the introduction housing 200 combined with the opening peripheral portion 110 can be effectively suppressed from shaking or vibrating due to the gap between the third insertion groove 235 and the opening peripheral portion 110.

[0224] The number of the width reduction portions 236 may be varied, and the positions of the width reduction portions 236 may also be varied. Fig.15 The figure shows a state in which two width reduction portions 236 are formed on the casing peripheral edge portion 220 constituting the top surface of the introduction casing 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0225] In addition, in the opening peripheral portion 110, the opening extension portion 112 that extends longer between the basic extension portion and the opening extension portion 112 may be inserted into the third insertion groove 235 of the peripheral coupling portion 230. The coupling hole 113 may also be formed in the opening extension portion 112.

[0226] On the other hand, as described above, the introduction housing 200 in one embodiment of the present invention may include an inner partition wall 250. The inner partition wall 250 may be connected to the housing peripheral portion 220 and penetrated by the storage unit 300 introduced into the box body 10.

[0227] The front end portion of the storage unit 300 located in front of the inner partition wall 250 is accommodated in the introduction housing 200 , and the remaining portion except the front end portion may penetrate the inner partition wall 250 and be introduced into the box body 10 .

[0228] In addition, as described above, the front end of the storage unit 300 accommodated in the introduction housing 200 and surrounded by the housing peripheral portion 220 of the introduction housing 200 may correspond to the handle 310. That is, the front end of the storage unit 300 may be provided with a handle 310 exposed to the outside of the box 10.

[0229] In the storage unit 300 accommodated in the introduction shell 200 at the front end, a portion located at the front end, for example, the rear portion of the handle portion 310 can be accommodated inside the detergent shell 400 through a through hole 255 formed in the internal partition wall 250 of the introduction shell 200.

[0230] The inner partition wall 250 may be provided to cross the accommodation space 470 of the lotion housing 400 and the interior of the introduction housing 200. The inner partition wall 250 may be combined with the lotion housing 400. Thus, the lotion housing 400 may be provided inside the box 10 and behind the introduction housing 200, and the lotion housing 400 may accommodate the remaining portion of the storage unit 300 except the front end portion.

[0231] On the other hand, the protruding joint portion 210 in one embodiment of the present invention may protrude in the first direction and include a first insertion groove 215 for inserting the opening peripheral portion 110. The opening peripheral portion 110 may include a second insertion groove 115 facing the first insertion groove 215 and for inserting the protruding joint portion 210, and the opening peripheral portion 110 may extend to cross the first direction and be inserted into the first insertion groove 215.

[0232] Finally, in one embodiment of the present invention, the introduction housing 200 having the first insertion groove 215 is coupled to the opening peripheral portion 110 , thereby preventing a portion of the introduction housing 200 from being deformed such as drooping toward the inside of the detergent opening 100 .

[0233] on the other hand, Fig.17 The figure shows the appearance of the lower part of the box body 10 of one embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the side. The height H1 of the lower end of the front panel 20 of one embodiment of the present invention based on the bottom surface can be the same as that of the side panel 30. The plurality of structures closer to the rear than the front panel 20 of one embodiment of the present invention can be blocked from the front by the front panel 20.

[0234] on the other hand, Fig.18 The figure shows the lower part of the housing 10 as viewed from below. Fig.18 , a clothes treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a panel supporting portion 500 .

[0235] The panel support part 500 may support the lower portion of the front panel 20. That is, at least a portion of the panel support part 500 may be located below the front panel 20 and may support the front panel 20 upward.

[0236] The panel support part 500 may support the load of the front panel 20 to prevent the front panel 20 from moving downward, further effectively determine the height H1 of the front panel 20 and assemble the cabinet 10 .

[0237] On the other hand, the front panel 20 may include a front portion 21 defining the front of the box body 10 and a lower end bent portion 22 extending rearward from a lower end of the front portion 21. The lower end bent portion 22 may protrude rearward from the front portion 21.

[0238] The lower bent portion 22 may be formed by bending the lower end of the front panel 20 backward, or may be manufactured separately from the front portion 21 and combined with the lower portion of the front portion 21 .

[0239] on the other hand, Fig.19 The second bottom surface portion 25 formed on the lower end curved portion 22 in one embodiment of the present invention is shown as viewed from the inside of the box body 10. Fig. 20 The second bottom surface portion 25 is shown as viewed from below the front panel 20 .

[0240] Refer to the Fig.19 and Fig. 20 The lower end curved portion 22 may include a first bottom portion 23 and a second bottom portion 25. The first bottom portion 23 may extend rearward from the front portion 21. The second bottom portion 25 may be connected to the first bottom portion 23 at the rear of the first bottom portion 23 and may be arranged at a higher position than the first bottom portion 23 relative to the bottom surface.

[0241] The first bottom surface portion 23 and the second bottom surface portion 25 may together form at least a portion of the lower end curved portion 22. The second bottom surface portion 25 may be located higher than the first bottom surface portion 23 and may be located further rearward than the first bottom surface portion 23.

[0242] That is, the second bottom surface 25 may be connected to the rear end of the first bottom surface 23. A portion of the rear end curved portion protrudes upward to form the second bottom surface 25. The panel support portion 500 may support the second bottom surface 25 and be shielded from the front by the front panel 20.

[0243] The panel support portion 500 in one embodiment of the present invention can support the second bottom surface portion 25, and because the first bottom surface portion 23 is located in the front, it can shield the panel support portion 500 from the front. In other words, because the first bottom surface portion 23 of the lower end curved portion 22 has a height H1 lower than the second bottom surface portion 25, it can cover the second bottom surface portion 25 and the panel support portion 500 from the front.

[0244] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the panel support portion 500 supports the lower portion of the front panel 20 upward, thereby improving the structural stability. Since the first lower end portion of the lower end curved portion 22 has a height H1 lower than the second lower end portion, the panel support portion 500 can be shielded from the front, thereby improving the product's appearance and improving user satisfaction.

[0245] on the other hand, Fig.21 FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the lower end bent portion 22 of the front panel 20 supported by the panel support portion 500. Referring to FIG. Fig.21 The second bottom surface portion 25 may be connected to the first bottom surface portion 23 via a bent portion 24 formed at the rear end of the first bottom surface portion 23 .

[0246] That is, a bent portion 24 may be formed at the rear end of the first bottom portion 23, and the height of the bent portion 24 may increase as it moves away from the first bottom portion 23, that is, toward the rear. The front end of the second bottom portion 25 may be connected to the rear end of the bent portion 24 and have a height H2 higher than that of the first bottom portion 23.

[0247] The first bottom surface portion 23 and the second bottom surface portion 25 may be respectively arranged parallel to the bottom surface. That is, the first bottom surface portion 23 and the second bottom surface portion 25 may form a surface substantially parallel to the bottom surface, and the bent portion 24 may form a step between the first bottom surface portion 23 and the second bottom surface portion 25. The first bottom surface portion 23, the second bottom surface portion 25 and the bent portion 24 may be formed by a molding process such as bending the lower end bent portion 22.

[0248] On the other hand, the panel support portion 500 may include a front extension portion 510. The front extension portion 510 may extend forward from the inside of the box body 10. The rear end of the front extension portion 510 may be closer to the rear than the rear end of the second bottom surface portion 25.

[0249] The interior of the housing 10 may include a space defined by the front panel 20. For example, the front panel 20 may include a space located behind the front portion 21 and above the lower end curved portion 22.

[0250] The panel support part 500 may extend from the inside of the box body 10 and be located below the second bottom surface part 25, thereby supporting the second bottom surface part 25. That is, the panel support part 500 has a coupling structure or a fixing structure inside the box body 10, thereby ensuring structural stability, and the panel support part 500 extends forward so that at least a part of it is located below the second bottom surface part 25, thereby ensuring structural rigidity for supporting the front panel 20.

[0251] On the other hand, the lower end height H1 of the first bottom portion 23 in one embodiment of the present invention may be lower than the lower end height H2 of the front extension portion 510. That is, the lower ends of the first bottom portion 23 and the front portion 21 may shield the front extension portion 510 from the front. Fig.21 A lower end height H1 of the first bottom surface portion 23 and a lower end height H2 of the front extending portion 510 are shown.

[0252] On the other hand, the panel support portion 500 may include a through-extension portion 520. The through-extension portion 520 may extend from the front extension portion 510 and penetrate the second bottom surface portion 25. The through-extension portion 520 may extend from a front end of the front extension portion 510.

[0253] The through extension portion 520 can extend generally upward from the front extension portion 510. Thus, the through extension portion 520 can penetrate the second bottom surface portion 25 from below. Under the action of the through extension portion 520, the panel support portion 500 can not only support the front panel 20 upward, but also have a coupling structure to prevent separation from the front panel 20.

[0254] For example, the lower bent portion 22 of the front panel 20 may be supported upward by the front extension portion 510 of the panel support portion 500 and penetrated by the penetration extension portion 520 , thereby preventing the lower bent portion 22 from escaping forward from the panel support portion 500 .

[0255] On the other hand, the through-extending portion 520 may include an upward extending portion 522 and an inclined extending portion 524. The upward extending portion 522 may extend upward from the front extending portion 510 and penetrate the second bottom surface portion 25.

[0256] The upper extension portion 522 may extend from the front end of the front extension portion 510. However, as required, the upper extension portion 522 may extend from a position further rearward than the front end of the front extension portion 510. The upper extension portion 522 may extend substantially vertically from the front extension portion 510.

[0257] For example, the second bottom surface 25 of the lower curved portion 22 may include a through-hole 26 penetrated by the upper extension 522. When the front panel 20 is coupled to the housing 10, the upper extension 522 is located in the through-hole 26, thereby preventing the front panel 20 from being separated.

[0258] The inclined extension portion 524 may extend obliquely forward from the upper extension portion 522. For example, the inclined extension portion 524 may extend obliquely such that the height from the ground increases as it extends toward the front.

[0259] However, the inclined extension portion 524 does not necessarily have to be inclined forward, and may be inclined sideways or rearward as required.

[0260] The inclined extension portion 524 may extend from the upper extension portion 522 and be located in a space defined by the front panel 20. The inclined extension portion 524 may be located above the second bottom surface portion 25.

[0261] In one embodiment of the present invention, with the provision of the inclined extension portion 524 connected to the upper extension portion 522 , it is possible to effectively prevent the upper extension portion 522 from being separated from the through-combination hole 26 due to the front panel 20 accidentally lifting upward.

[0262] For example, in a case where the inclined extension portion 524 of one embodiment of the present invention extends forward from the upper extension portion 522, the front panel 20 can move backward while descending toward the panel support portion 500 during the process of being placed on the panel support portion 500, and the inclined extension portion 524 can pass through the through-combination hole 26 so that the upper extension portion 522 is located in the through-combination hole 26.

[0263] In addition, when the front panel 20 is separated from the panel support portion 500 , the front panel 20 needs to move upward and forward from the panel support portion 500 so that all of the upper extension portion 522 and the inclined extension portion 524 can pass through the through-combination hole 26 and be separated.

[0264] On the other hand, the inclined extension portion 524 and the upper extension portion 522 can be manufactured separately to form a combined relationship with each other, or can be formed as a whole. For example, the upper extension portion 522 can be formed by bending from the front end of the front extension portion 510, and the inclined extension portion 524 can be formed by bending from the upper end of the upper extension portion 522.

[0265] on the other hand, Fig. 22 The lower frame 600 is shown at the lower portion of the housing 10 behind the front panel 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0266] Reference Fig. 22The laundry processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a lower frame 600 , and the lower frame 600 is arranged inside the housing 10 to face the lower portion of the front panel 20 .

[0267] The lower frame 600 may increase the rigidity of the box body 10. For example, the lower frame 600 may be disposed at the lower portion of the box body 10, extending along the width direction of the box body 10 and connecting the first side panel and the second side panel.

[0268] That is, side panels 30 may be respectively provided on both sides of the box body 10 in the lateral direction, and the lower frame 600 may extend along the lateral direction, and both ends thereof may be respectively combined with the facing side panels 30 .

[0269] Under the action of the lower frame 600, the plurality of panels are connected to each other, thereby increasing the overall rigidity of the box 10. The lower frame 600 may be thicker than the front panel 20 or may include a high-strength material to increase strength.

[0270] The lower frame 600 may be located further back than the front panel 20. For example, the lower frame 600 may be located further back than the front portion 21 of the front panel 20. The lower frame 600 may be located further back than the rear end of the lower end curved portion 22. The lower frame 600 may form a surface parallel to the front portion 21.

[0271] on the other hand, Fig.23 FIG. 5 shows a panel support portion 500 protruding forward from a lower frame 600 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.23 , the panel supporting portion 500 may be disposed on the lower frame 600 .

[0272] That is, the panel support part 500 may protrude forward from the lower frame 600 and support the second bottom surface part 25. The panel support part 500 may be provided to protrude forward from the lower end of the lower frame 600.

[0273] The panel support part 500 may be manufactured separately from the lower frame 600 and combined with the lower frame 600, or may be formed by bending or curving a part of the lower frame 600. For reference, Fig. 22 The panel support portion 500 is formed by cutting and bending a portion of the lower frame 600 .

[0274] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rigidity of the lower portion of the box body 10 can be increased by the lower frame 600 , and since the panel support portion 500 is provided on the lower frame 600 , the front panel 20 can be stably supported and fixed.

[0275] On the other hand, the lower end height H1 of the first bottom portion 23 in one embodiment of the present invention may be less than the lower end height H3 of the lower frame 600. In one embodiment of the present invention, the panel support portion 500 may be formed to protrude forward from the lower end of the lower frame 600, and therefore, the lower end height H3 of the lower frame 600 may be equivalent to the lower end height of the panel support portion 500.

[0276] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end height H1 of the first bottom portion 23 may be equal to or lower than the lower end height H3 of the lower frame 600 , so that the lower frame 600 can be shielded from the front by the first bottom portion 23 and the lower end of the front portion 21 .

[0277] As a reference, Fig.21 The figure shows a state in which the height H1 of the lower end of the first bottom surface portion 23 according to an embodiment of the present invention is lower than the height H3 of the lower end of the front extension portion 510 or the lower frame 600 .

[0278] On the other hand, referring again Fig.18 and Fig.21 In one embodiment of the present invention, the box 10 may further include a base portion 700 defining a bottom surface. A space for arranging or placing various internal structures may be defined above the base portion 700.

[0279] The bottom surface of the base 700 may correspond to the bottom surface of the housing 10 . That is, the base 700 having various internal structures disposed inside the housing 10 may be exposed downwardly of the housing 10 to form the bottom surface of the housing 10 .

[0280] The lower frame 600 may be located in front of the base portion 700. That is, the lower frame 600 may separate the front panel 20 and the base portion 700.

[0281] On the other hand, the laundry processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a foot mounting portion 800 . The foot mounting portion 800 may be combined with the base portion 700 below the base portion 700 , and the foot mounting portion 800 may have a foot portion 850 for supporting the housing 10 .

[0282] The leg portion 850 may be a member for supporting the load of the housing 10 from the bottom surface, etc. The leg mounting portion 800 may correspond to a part of the base portion 700 , or may be manufactured separately from the base portion 700 and coupled to the base portion 700 .

[0283] Fig.18 The figure shows a foot mounting part 800 which is manufactured separately from the base part 700 and is combined with the bottom surface of the base part 700 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A part of the foot mounting part 800 can be configured in a plate shape and combined with the bottom surface of the base part 700.

[0284] However, the foot mounting portion 800 or the foot portion 850 may be removed as needed. For example, in a case where the laundry processing device 1 of an embodiment of the present invention includes an additional processing device 90, and the above-mentioned basic processing device is arranged above the additional processing device 90, the foot mounting portion 800 or the foot portion 850 may not be conducive to arranging the basic processing device above the additional processing device 90. In such a case, the basic processing device may be arranged above the additional housing 95 of the housing 10 with the foot mounting portion 800 or the foot portion 850 removed.

[0285] On the other hand, Fig.18 As shown, the foot mounting portion 800 may support the lower frame 600 below the lower frame 600. That is, the lower frame 600 may be located in front of the base portion 700, and at least a portion of the foot mounting portion 800 may be disposed below the lower frame 600 and support the foot mounting portion 800 from above.

[0286] The lower frame 600 can be stably fixed in a combined relationship with the foot mounting portion 800. However, the foot mounting portion 800 can also indirectly support the lower frame 600 through the base portion 700, and the foot mounting portion 800 and the base portion 700 can also be provided as one body.

[0287] On the other hand, the panel support portion 500 may include an additional extension portion 530 extending rearward from the lower frame 600. That is, the lower frame 600 may include an additional extension portion 530 extending rearward from the panel support portion 500.

[0288] The additional extension portion 530 may extend rearward from the front extension portion 510 of the panel support portion 500. The additional extension portion 530 may extend rearward from the rear end of the front extension portion 510. The additional extension portion 530 may have the same height as the front extension portion 510. The additional extension portion 530 may also be formed as one piece with the front extension portion 510, or may be manufactured separately and formed in a combined relationship with the front extension portion 510.

[0289] On the other hand, the leg mounting portion 800 may be combined with the additional extension portion 530 below the additional extension portion 530. That is, the lower frame 600 in one embodiment of the present invention may form a surface substantially parallel to the front portion 21, and the additional extension portion 530 extending rearward may be provided on the lower frame 600 so as to be supported by the leg mounting portion 800 having a surface substantially parallel to the bottom surface, and at least a portion of the leg mounting portion 800 may be located below the additional extension portion 530 and combined with the additional extension portion 530.

[0290] Fig.21The figure shows that a portion of the leg mounting portion 800 located below the additional extension portion 530 is connected to the additional extension portion 530 using a connecting member such as a screw.

[0291] On the other hand, the lower end bent portion 22 may include a frame coupling portion 27. The frame coupling portion 27 may be connected to the rear end of the second bottom surface portion 25, face the lower frame 600, and be coupled to the lower frame 600.

[0292] That is, in the front panel 20, the lower end bent portion 22 can be formed by bending from the lower end of the front portion 21, and in the lower end bent portion 22, the first bottom portion 23, the bent portion 24 and the second bottom portion 25 can be formed in sequence by bending molding, and the frame connecting portion 27 can be formed by bending upward from the rear end of the second bottom portion 25.

[0293] The frame coupling part 27 may be located in front of the lower frame 600 and have a surface facing the lower frame 600. The frame coupling part 27 may be coupled to the lower frame 600. For example, the frame coupling part 27 may be coupled to the lower frame 600 using coupling members such as screws, thereby strengthening the fixing force and coupling force of the front panel 20.

[0294] On the other hand, referring again Fig.17 In one embodiment of the present invention, the box body 10 further includes side panels 30 respectively arranged on both sides in the lateral direction, and the lower end height H1 of the first bottom portion 23 may be the same as the lower end height H4 of the side panels 30 .

[0295] Finally, the lower end height H1 of the first bottom surface portion 23 may correspond to the lower end height of the front panel 20. The lower end height H4 of the side panel 30 may correspond to the lower end of the side surface portion 31 of the side panel 30 that forms the side surface of the box body 10. That is, the lower end of the front panel 20 in one embodiment of the present invention may be aligned with the lower end and bottom surface of the side panel 30.

[0296] One embodiment of the present invention forms a second bottom portion 25, and the second bottom portion 25 has a height different from that of the first bottom portion 23. The panel support portion 500 supports the second bottom portion 25, so that the lower end of the front panel 20 and the lower end of the side panel 30 can be effectively aligned by designing the height relationship between the first bottom portion 23 and the second bottom portion 25.

[0297] on the other hand, Fig.24 The figure shows the connection between the cabinet 10 and the additional cabinet 95 in the laundry processing device 1 including the additional processing device 90 according to one embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the upper end of the front panel 20 of the cabinet 10 is shown to be more protruding than the upper end of the side panel 30.

[0298] In one embodiment of the present invention, when the additional processing device 90 is included, the basic processing device including the box 10 can be configured on the ground, and the additional processing device 90 can be placed above the basic processing device.

[0299] In this case, the front panel 20 in the housing 10 of the basic processing device is arranged so that the upper end thereof protrudes upward more than the side panels 30 , thereby restricting the additional housing 95 from moving forward.

[0300] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the front panel 20 is aligned with the lower end of the side panel 30, thereby improving the appearance of the product. The upper end of the front panel 20 protrudes upward more than the upper end of the side panel 30, thereby stably fixing the additional box body 95.

[0301] On the other hand, the additional box 95 of the additional processing device 90 may include additional side panels 96 disposed on both sides of the lateral direction. The upper end of the front panel 20 is located in front of the additional side panels 96, so that the additional box 95 can be restricted from moving forward.

[0302] On the other hand, in other words, in the laundry processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the panel support portion 500 can support the lower portion of the front panel 20 , and the lower end bent portion 22 and the panel support portion 500 can be blocked from the front by the front portion 21 .

[0303] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the scope of the technical concept of the present invention as provided by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, wherein: include: a housing including a lotion opening; An outer barrel is arranged inside the box body and stores water; A drum, disposed inside the outer tub and containing clothes; An opening peripheral portion extending along the peripheral edge of the lotion opening and protruding toward the interior of the box body; a storage unit, in which lotion is stored, and the storage unit is introduced into the interior of the box through the lotion opening; as well as an introduction housing, coupled to the peripheral edge of the opening and accommodating at least a portion of the storage unit introduced into the interior of the box body; The introduction housing includes a protruding joint portion, the protruding joint portion extends toward the opening peripheral portion, and a first insertion groove for inserting the opening peripheral portion is formed at a portion of the protruding joint portion facing the opening peripheral portion. A second insertion groove for inserting the protruding coupling portion is formed in a portion of the opening peripheral portion facing the first insertion groove, In a state where the opening peripheral edge portion is inserted into the first insertion groove, the protruding engagement portion is inserted into the second insertion groove.

2. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The protruding joint portion protrudes from the introduction housing toward a direction away from the storage unit, A portion of the opening peripheral portion extending in a direction transverse to the protruding direction of the protruding coupling portion includes the second insertion groove and is inserted into the first insertion groove.

3. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The protruding joints are provided in plurality and are arranged spaced apart along the periphery of the lotion opening.

4. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The lotion opening is formed on the front panel of the box, The storage unit is introduced rearwardly into the interior of the box through the lotion opening.

5. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The protruding joint protrudes upward from the introduction shell, A portion of the opening peripheral portion that is located on the upper side of the lotion opening and extends in the lateral direction is inserted into the first insertion groove.

6. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The portion of the protruding coupling portion located behind the first insertion groove is disposed in the second insertion groove, and the portion of the opening peripheral edge portion located in front of the second insertion groove is disposed in the first insertion groove.

7. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: The introduction housing also includes: a housing peripheral portion surrounding the at least a portion of the storage unit; and A peripheral joint portion protrudes outward from the peripheral portion of the shell, and the opening peripheral portion is inserted into the peripheral joint portion from the front; The front end of the protruding joint portion is closer to the front than the peripheral joint portion.

8. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The protruding joint portion comprises: A main body protrudes outward from the peripheral edge of the shell; and The front extension portion extends forward from the main body portion, and the first insertion groove is formed between the front extension portion and the peripheral edge portion of the housing.

9. The laundry processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The front end of the shell peripheral portion is located inside the opening peripheral portion.

10. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein: The introduction shell further includes a penetration joint portion, which protrudes outward from the shell peripheral portion and penetrates the opening peripheral portion.

11. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The through-joining portion has a rib shape extending in a peripheral direction of the lotion opening.

12. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The through-joint portions are provided in plurality and are spaced apart and arranged along the peripheral direction. The protruding joint portion is disposed between any pair of the plurality of penetrating joint portions.

13. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: The through-joint portion is closer to the front than the peripheral joint portion, A portion of the opening peripheral portion that is located rearward of the penetration joint portion is inserted into the peripheral joint portion.

14. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein: An open hole penetrating through the peripheral joint toward the rear is formed in a portion of the peripheral joint portion in front of which the penetrating joint portion is provided.

15. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 14, wherein: The peripheral joint portion further includes a hole expansion portion, which is formed on a side of the peripheral joint portion that faces the lotion opening, and surrounds the open hole and is recessed rearward.

16. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The peripheral joint portion includes a third insertion groove for the opening peripheral portion to be inserted from the front, and a width reduction portion protruding toward the shell peripheral portion is provided in at least a portion of the third insertion groove, and the width of the portion of the third insertion groove provided with the width reduction portion is smaller than the width of the remaining portion of the third insertion groove.

17. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The introduction housing further includes an inner partition wall, the inner partition wall facing the lotion opening and penetrated by the storage unit, In the storage unit, a front end portion located in front of the inner partition wall is accommodated inside the introduction case, and a remaining portion except the front end portion is located behind the inner partition wall.

18. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 17, wherein: Also includes: A lotion housing is disposed inside the box body, the lotion housing is located behind the introduction housing and accommodates the remaining portion of the storage unit.

19. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 17, wherein: A handle portion exposed to the outside of the box is provided at the front end portion of the storage unit.

20. A clothes processing device, wherein: include: a housing including a lotion opening; An outer barrel is arranged inside the box body and stores water; A drum, disposed inside the outer tub and containing clothes; An opening peripheral portion extending along the peripheral edge of the lotion opening and protruding toward the interior of the box body; a storage unit, in which lotion is stored, and the storage unit is introduced into the interior of the box through the lotion opening; as well as An introduction housing is coupled to the opening peripheral portion inside the box body and accommodates at least a portion of the storage unit introduced into the box body; The introduction housing includes a protruding joint portion, the protruding joint portion protrudes toward a first direction and includes a first insertion groove for inserting the opening peripheral portion, The opening peripheral portion extends to cross the first direction and is inserted into the first insertion groove, and the opening peripheral portion includes a second insertion groove that faces the first insertion groove and is inserted into the protruding coupling portion.

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