Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothes treating apparatus, characterized in that in order to supply water accommodated in a water supply tub to a steam nozzle and transfer the water supplied to the steam nozzle to a steam generator, a steam supply unit comprises: a water supply tub which is detachably provided in a machine chamber and stores water; a steam generator that accommodates a heater unit that heats the water and generates steam; and a steam nozzle provided in communication with the steam generator and supplying steam generated in the steam generator to the inside of the inner housing; the steam nozzle receives water contained in the water supply barrel and transmits the water to the steam generator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a laundry processing device, and more particularly, to a laundry processing device capable of removing wrinkles of laundry and sterilizing the laundry by supplying steam into the laundry processing device. Background Art

[0002] Generally, a clothes treating apparatus includes a washing machine that wets clothes by soaking them in water and then removes foreign matter through chemical action of detergent and physical action such as drum rotation, and a drying machine that dries the wet clothes by hot air and steam.

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

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

[0005] Since the laundry care machine that performs the laundry care course receives the laundry in a dry state, it must have a steam supply part that supplies steam to the laundry.

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

[0007] Figure 1 The figure shows a machine room structure applicable to a conventional clothes processing apparatus.

[0008] In the conventional clothes treating apparatus, a machine room is arranged below an inner shell in which clothes are placed, and hot air and steam are supplied to the inner shell.

[0009] The machine room includes a circulation duct 10 for circulating the air inside the inner shell, a heat exchange part 20 for condensing and heating the air circulating in the circulation duct 10, and a steam supply part 30 for supplying steam to the inside of the inner shell.

[0010] The heat exchange unit 20 may include heat exchangers 21 and 22 accommodated in the circulation duct 10 and configured to condense and heat the air flowing in from the inner shell; and a compressor 12 configured to supply refrigerant to the heat exchanger 11 .

[0011] The steam supply part 30 may include a steam generator 31 in which a heater for heating water is disposed to generate steam, and a steam nozzle 32 to receive the steam generated in the steam generator 31 and supply the steam to the inside of the inner case.

[0012] The steam supply part 30 may include a steam pipe 39 which may guide the steam generated in the steam generator 31 to the steam nozzle 32 .

[0013] The steam nozzle 32 may be disposed above the steam generator 31 so as to utilize the force of the steam rising due to density difference. The steam pipe 39 may directly connect the steam generator 31 and the steam nozzle 32 .

[0014] The steam supply part 30 may include a separate water supply tub capable of supplying water to the steam generator 31 , and may further include a supply pipe 33 for supplying water from the water supply tub and a water pump 34 capable of supplying water of the supply pipe 33 to the steam supply part 30 .

[0015] Generally, the existing clothes treating apparatus may be configured to supply water from the water supply tub to the steam generator 31 in order to generate steam in the steam supply part 30. Thus, the steam generator 31 may directly receive water from the water pump 34, and the water level for heating steam may be quickly ensured in the steam generator 31.

[0016] To this end, the steam supply part 30 of the existing laundry treatment device further includes a water supply pipe 35, which directly supplies the water supplied from the water pump 34 to the steam generator 31. The water supply pipe 35 directly connects the water pump 34 and the steam generator 31.

[0017] On the other hand, in the conventional clothes processing apparatus, the steam generator 31 is arranged above the water pump 34 , so the water remaining in the steam generator 31 or the water contained in the water supply pipe 35 is likely to flow back to the water pump 34 .

[0018] Therefore, in the conventional clothes processing apparatus, it is necessary to additionally provide the check valve 36 on the water supply pipe 35. As a result, the flow path structure for supplying the water becomes complicated, and it is troublesome to prepare or manage an additional structure such as the check valve 36.

[0019] For example, there is a limitation that the water supply pipe 35 must include a first water supply pipe 35 a connecting the water pump 34 and the check valve 36 and a second water supply pipe 35 a connecting the check valve 36 and the steam generator 31 at the check valve 36 .

[0020] On the other hand, the steam may be completely discharged from the steam nozzle 32, but a part of the steam may be condensed and turned into water. At this time, if the condensed water flows back through the steam pipe 39, the movement of the steam supplied from the steam generator 31 is hindered.

[0021] In order to prevent this phenomenon, the existing clothes treating apparatus may further include a discharge pipe 37 capable of separately discharging the condensed water generated in the steam nozzle 32 .

[0022] The discharge pipe 37 is coupled to the lower end of the steam nozzle 32 and is separated from the steam pipe 39, so as to guide the water condensed in the steam nozzle 32 to be discharged by its own weight without hindering the movement of the steam. The discharge pipe 37 can also be configured to be connected to the steam generator 31 to reuse the condensed water.

[0023] However, the condensed water generated in the steam nozzle 32 is not generated in such a large amount that a water level can be formed inside the steam nozzle 32. As a result, the conventional clothes treating apparatus has a problem that the steam nozzle 32 cannot be automatically cleaned when foreign matter is generated inside or contaminated by bacteria.

[0024] Furthermore, most of the existing laundry treatment apparatuses are designed such that the condensed water discharged through the discharge pipe 37 is not supplied to the steam generator 31 but is directly transferred to a place where the water condensed in the heat exchangers 11 and 12 is collected and the condensed water is discarded.

[0025] Thus, it is possible to block the water condensed in the steam nozzle 32 from flowing into the steam generator 31 alone except for the water supply pipe 35 , thereby preventing the water level of the steam generator 31 from changing unintentionally or the temperature inside the steam generator 31 from changing.

[0026] In addition, when the interior of the steam nozzle 32 is contaminated by bacteria, mold, or foreign matter, it is possible to prevent the water inside the steam generator 31 from being rotten due to the contaminated water.

[0027] However, there is an inefficiency problem in that the water condensed in the steam nozzle 32 has to be discarded without ever being discharged in the form of steam.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a diagram schematically showing the flow path structure of such a conventional clothes processing apparatus.

[0029] Existing clothing processing devices have the following limitations: since the water of the water pump 34 is directly supplied to the steam generator 31, a water supply pipe 35 connecting the water pump 34 and the steam generator 31 is required, and a check valve 36 must be provided to prevent water from flowing back from the steam generator 31 to the water pump 34 again.

[0030] Due to the check valve 36 , the conventional laundry processing apparatus has a problem that the water supply pipe 35 must also be divided into a plurality of water supply pipes such as the first water supply pipe 35 a and the second water supply pipe 35 a based on the check valve 36 .

[0031] In particular, the existing clothes treating apparatus has the following problem: the steam nozzle 32 only supplies steam but cannot receive additional water, and thus is easily contaminated internally.

[0032] In addition, the existing clothes processing apparatus has the following problem: a water supply pipe for supplying water, a steam pipe for discharging the steam, and a recovery pipe for recovering the condensed water need to be provided in the steam generator 31, so that the flow path structure becomes very complicated and the accuracy of flow path control is reduced.

[0033] In addition, the conventional clothes treating apparatus has the following problems: when the water condensed in the steam nozzle 32 is not recovered to the steam generator 31 but discarded, water is wasted and the water level of the water supply tub drops sharply. Summary of the invention

[0034] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0035] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a clothes treating device capable of simplifying a flow path or hose structure related to a steam supply part for supplying steam to an inner shell where clothes are placed.

[0036] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus in which a check valve can be omitted in the steam supply unit.

[0037] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of cleaning a steam nozzle that supplies the steam to an inner casing with water supplied from a water pump.

[0038] An object of the present invention is to provide a clothes treating apparatus capable of reusing the steam condensed in the steam nozzle.

[0039] Technical solutions to the problem

[0040] In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention provides a clothes treating apparatus which supplies water contained in a water supply tub to a steam nozzle and transfers the water supplied to the steam nozzle to the steam generator.

[0041] The steam nozzle may be arranged above the steam generator.

[0042] The steam nozzle may directly supply water supplied to the steam nozzle through a recovery hose to the steam generator.

[0043] The recovery hose may be configured so that both ends are higher than other portions, thereby preventing water supplied to the steam generator from flowing back to the steam nozzle.

[0044] The steam supply part may include a water pump which supplies the water stored in the water supply tub to the steam nozzle, and a water supply pipe connected to the water pump may be directly connected to the steam nozzle.

[0045] The steam supply part may include a steam hose which transfers the steam generated in the steam generator to the steam nozzle. The steam hose may be separated from the water supply pipe and the recovery hose and separately configured.

[0046] The steam nozzle may include: a supply container providing an internal space for receiving the water or steam; a first tube extending from the supply container to receive the water; and a second tube extending from the supply container to transfer the water to the steam generator; the second tube may be arranged at a lower portion than the first tube.

[0047] The steam nozzle may further include a third pipe extending from the supply container and receiving the steam; the third pipe may be disposed at a lower portion than the first pipe.

[0048] The supply container may include: a container side surface, on which the first tube is disposed to form the internal space; and a bottom surface, extending from a lower portion of the container side surface, on which the second tube and the third tube are disposed; the second tube may be configured to be closer to the first tube than the third tube.

[0049] The supply container may include: a container side surface, on which the first tube is disposed to form the internal space; and a bottom surface, extending from the lower part of the container side surface, on which the second tube and the third tube are disposed; the bottom surface may be inclined or stepped so that the second tube is arranged at a lower part than the third tube.

[0050] The supply container may include a separation partition wall protruding from the bottom surface to separate the second tube and the third tube.

[0051] The separation partition wall may extend from the bottom surface to surround a circumference of the third tube.

[0052] The steam nozzle may further include a container cover coupled to an upper portion of the supply container to transfer the steam to an interior of the inner case.

[0053] The container cover may include a steam spraying hole to discharge the steam to the outside of the supply container, and a separation plate extending from one side of the steam spraying hole and spaced apart from an inner surface of the supply container to hinder movement of the steam.

[0054] The separation plate may be disposed between the second tube and the third tube.

[0055] The separation plate may be disposed between the steam injection holes and the third tube.

[0056] The separation plate may be disposed closer to the third tube than to the second tube.

[0057] Effects of the Invention

[0058] The present invention can simplify a flow path or hose structure associated with a steam supply part that supplies steam to an inner case where laundry is placed.

[0059] The present invention can omit the check valve in the steam supply part.

[0060] The present invention can clean the steam nozzle supplying the steam to the inner casing with the water supplied from the water pump.

[0061] The present invention can reuse the steam condensed in the steam nozzle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0062] Figure 1 It is a figure which shows the conventional clothes processing apparatus.

[0063] Figure 2 The figure graphically shows a steam supply flow path of a conventional clothes treating apparatus.

[0064] Figure 3 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of the clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0065] Figure 4 2 is a diagram showing the structure of a machine room of the clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0066] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing a base structure of a machine room of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0067] Figure 6 2 is a diagram showing a circulation duct structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0068] Figure 7 The shape of the circulation duct of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention will be described.

[0069] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the circulation conduit is shown.

[0070] Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing in detail the structure of the water storage part of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0071] Fig.10 A cross-sectional view SS' is shown in which the circulation pipe is cut along the height direction.

[0072] Fig.11 It is a diagram showing an inclined structure related to the water storage part.

[0073] Fig.12 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the water storage unit and the residual water treatment unit.

[0074] Fig.13 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a residual water treatment unit of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0075] Fig.14 It is a figure which shows an embodiment of a water cover.

[0076] Fig.15 It is a figure which shows the state which installed the said water cover in the circulation pipe.

[0077] Fig.16 It is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the water cover.

[0078] Fig.17 1 is a diagram showing a structure of a control unit installed on a base of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0079] Fig.18 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the air exhaust portion 323 of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0080] Fig.19 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a base cover of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0081] Fig. 20 It is a diagram showing the structure of an external air duct.

[0082] Fig.21 It is a diagram showing the flow of air flowing through the circulation duct.

[0083] Fig. 22 It is a diagram showing the installation structure of the steam supply unit.

[0084] Fig.23 2 is a diagram showing a detailed structure of the steam supply unit.

[0085] Fig.24 2 is a diagram showing the interior of the steam housing.

[0086] Fig.25 2 is a diagram showing a steam supply unit provided with the heater unit.

[0087] Fig.26 It is a diagram showing the water supply flow path structure of the steam supply unit of the present invention.

[0088] Fig. 27 Graph showing the water supply flow path of the present invention.

[0089] Fig.28 It is a diagram showing the water supply structure of the steam nozzle and the steam supply part of the present invention.

[0090] Fig.29 It is a figure which shows the detailed structure of the steam nozzle of this invention.

[0091] Fig.30 It is a diagram showing another embodiment of the steam nozzle of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0092] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in this specification are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification, even if the embodiments are different from each other, the same or similar components are given the same or similar figure marks, and are replaced by the first description. Unless otherwise clearly stated in the context, the singular expressions used in this specification include plural expressions. In addition, in the process of describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that the specific description of the relevant known technology makes the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification unclear, its detailed description is omitted. In addition, it should be noted that it should be interpreted that the drawings are only to help understand the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the drawings.

[0093] Figure 3 1 is a diagram showing the appearance of a clothes treating apparatus 1 according to the present invention.

[0094] Reference Figure 3 (a) The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may include: a housing 100 forming an exterior; and a door 400 rotatably coupled to the housing 100 .

[0095] The door 400 may include a main body 410 forming the front side of the housing 100 and a setting body 420 extending from one side of the main body 410 and being provided for a display device for displaying information of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0096] The setting body 420 may form a step 430 from the main body 410 toward the rear of the box body 100 .

[0097] On the other hand, at least a portion of the setting body 420 may be overlapped and arranged along the front-rear direction behind the main body 410. Thus, the step 430 may function as a handle.

[0098] The setting body 420 may be formed of a different material or a different color from the main body 410. In addition, the setting body 420 may be formed of a translucent material through which light emitted from the display can pass.

[0099] Reference Figure 3 (b), an inner shell 200 having a storage space 220 for storing clothes may be provided inside the box 100. The inner shell 200 may have an opening 210 for clothes to enter and exit in the front, and the opening 210 may be shielded by the door 400.

[0100] The inner case 200 may be formed of a plastic resin system, or may be formed of a reinforced plastic resin system that does not deform even in air having a temperature higher than normal temperature or heated air (hereinafter, hot air), steam, or moisture.

[0101] The inner housing 200 may be configured to have a height that is longer than a width, so that the clothes can be accommodated in the accommodation space 220 in an undone or wrinkled state.

[0102] The laundry treating apparatus 1 of the present invention may include a placement portion 500 for placing laundry in the accommodation space 220 of the inner housing 200 .

[0103] The placement portion 500 may include a hanger portion 510 , and the hanger portion 510 is disposed on the upper surface of the inner shell 200 for placing clothes.

[0104] If the clothes are placed on the hanger portion 510 , the clothes may be arranged in a state of being suspended in the air inside the storage space 220 .

[0105] On the other hand, the placement portion 500 may further include a pressurizing portion 520 coupled to the inner surface of the door 400 and capable of fixing the clothes.

[0106] The hanger portion 510 may also have a strip shape arranged along the width direction of the inner shell 200, and may support a hanger for placing clothes. In addition, as shown in the figure, the hanger portion 510 may have a hanger shape, and clothes may be placed directly thereon.

[0107] The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may further include a vibrating unit, and the vibrating unit can remove foreign matter such as dust attached to the clothes by vibrating the hanger unit 510 .

[0108] The placement part 500 may include a pressurizing part 520, which is disposed on the door 400 and can press and fix the clothes. The pressurizing part 520 may include: a supporting part 522, which is fixed to the inner surface of the door 400 and supports one side of the clothes; and a pressing part 521, which presses the clothes supported by the supporting part 522.

[0109] The pressing portion 521 may be moved toward or away from the supporting portion 522. For example, the pressing portion 521 may be rotatably disposed on the supporting portion 522 or the inner surface of the door 400.

[0110] Thus, the pressing portion 521 and the supporting portion 522 can remove wrinkles of the clothing by pressing both sides of the clothing, and can also generate desired creases.

[0111] The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may include a machine room 300 that supplies at least one of hot air and steam to the accommodating space 220 , or may be provided with various devices capable of purifying or dehumidifying the external air of the housing 100 .

[0112] The machine room 300 may be configured to be separated or partitioned from the inner case 200 and communicate with the inner case 200 .

[0113] The machine room 300 may be disposed at a lower portion of the inner case 200. Thus, if hot air and steam having a small specific gravity are supplied to the inner case 200, the hot air and steam may be naturally supplied to the clothes.

[0114] The machine room 300 may include a heat supply part 340 capable of supplying hot air to the inside of the inner case 200. The heat supply part 340 may be formed by a heat pump system or may be formed by a heater that directly heats air using electric energy.

[0115] In the case where the heat supply part 340 is formed of a heat pump system, the air exhausted from the inner case 200 may be dehumidified and heated again and supplied to the inner case 200. A detailed structure will be described later.

[0116] The machine room 300 may include a steam supply part 800 capable of supplying steam to the inside of the inner case 200. The steam supply part 800 may directly supply steam to the inside of the inner case 200. A detailed structure will be described later.

[0117] To this end, the inner housing 200 may have a plurality of through holes 230 penetrating through one surface and communicating with the machine chamber 300 .

[0118] The air of the accommodation space 220 may be supplied to the machine room 300 through the through hole 230 , and at least one of hot wind and steam generated in the machine room 300 may be supplied to the accommodation space 200 .

[0119] The through hole 230 may include: an inlet hole 231, which passes through the lower surface of the inner shell 200, for the air inside the inner shell 200 to be discharged or sucked into the machine room 300; and an outlet hole 232, which passes through the lower surface of the inner shell 200, for the hot air generated in the machine room 300 to be discharged.

[0120] The discharge hole 232 may be disposed in the lower surface of the inner case 200 toward the rear surface. For example, the discharge hole 232 may be disposed between the lower surface or the rear surface of the inner case 200 and inclined to the ground, and disposed toward the hanger portion 510 .

[0121] In addition, the inflow hole 231 may be disposed biased forward in the lower surface of the inner housing 200 . Thus, the inflow hole 231 may be disposed apart from the discharge hole 232 .

[0122] The through hole 230 may include a steam hole 233 to which the steam generated in the steam supply part 800 is supplied. The steam hole 233 may be disposed at one side of the discharge hole 232.

[0123] On the other hand, a water supply tub 30 capable of supplying water to the steam supply part 800 and a drain tub 40 for collecting condensed water condensed in the heat supply part 340 may be provided in front of the machine room 300 .

[0124] The water supply tub 30 and the drainage tub 40 may be detachably disposed in front of the machine room 300. Thus, the laundry processing apparatus 1 of the present invention may be freely disposed without being restricted by a water supply source or a drainage source.

[0125] On the other hand, a drawer 50 that is led out and introduced forward and has a separate accommodation space can also be provided in front of the machine room 300. The drawer 50 can also store a steam generator or an iron.

[0126] Figure 4 2 is a diagram showing the structure of a machine room of the clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0127] Figure 4 (a) is a view of the machine room 300 viewed from the front. Figure 4 (b) is a diagram of the machine room 300 as viewed from the rear.

[0128] A plurality of components for supplying hot air to the clothes processing space, circulating the air in the clothes processing space, supplying steam to the clothes processing space, or purifying the air outside the cabinet may be disposed inside the machine room 300 .

[0129] The machine room 300 may include a base portion 310, and the base portion 310 is configured to support or install a space for various devices. The base portion 310 may provide an area for installing various devices.

[0130] The base portion 310 may be provided with a circulation duct 320 through which air flowing in from the inner case 200 or the outside of the housing 100 moves.

[0131] The circulation duct 320 may have a shell shape with an open top surface, and may include a portion of the heat supply unit 340 disposed therein.

[0132] When the heat supply unit 340 is formed of a heat pump system, the circulation pipe 320 may include heat exchangers 341 and 342 described below and a compressor 342 for supplying a high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant to the heat exchangers.

[0133] The heat exchangers 341 and 342 may be accommodated in the circulation duct 320 , and may cool and dehumidify the air flowing through the circulation duct 320 , or may generate hot air by heating the air.

[0134] In the case where the circulation duct 320 draws air from outside the housing 100 , an external air duct 370 for drawing external air may be provided in front of the circulation duct 320 .

[0135] The circulation duct 320 may be arranged to communicate with the external air duct 370 to selectively inhale external air.

[0136] The water supply bucket and the drain bucket may be detachably coupled to the front of the circulation duct 320. The water supply bucket 30 and the drain bucket 40 may be disposed on an upper portion of the external air duct 370.

[0137] The circulation duct 320 may be combined with the base portion 310, or may be integrally provided with the base portion 310. For example, the base portion 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be manufactured by injection molding.

[0138] The machine room 300 may include a base cover 360 disposed to communicate with the circulation pipe 320 and the inflow hole 231 .

[0139] The base cover 360 may be configured to be coupled to an upper portion of the circulation duct 320 to guide the air sucked from the inflow hole 231 into the circulation duct 320 .

[0140] The base cover 360 may block the air inside the circulation duct 320 from being discharged to the outside by shielding the upper surface of the circulation duct 320. The lower portion of the base cover 360 and the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 may form one side of the flow path of the circulation duct 320.

[0141] The base cover 360 may include an inflow portion 362 connecting the inflow hole 231 and the circulation duct 320. The inflow portion 362 has a duct shape, and thus may function as an air intake duct that transfers air inside the inner case 200 to the circulation duct 320.

[0142] The machine room 300 may be provided with a steam supply part 800 connected to the water supply tub 30 to receive water to generate steam and supply the steam to the inner case 200. The steam supply part 800 may be disposed on an upper portion of the base cover 360.

[0143] The steam supply part 800 may be disposed behind the inflow part 362 .

[0144] The machine room 300 may include a fan installation part 350 that is configured to communicate the circulation duct 320 and the inner housing 200. The fan installation part 350 may include: an air supply fan 353 that provides power to move the air inside the circulation duct 320 in one direction; and a fan cover 351 that accommodates the air supply fan 353 and is combined with the circulation duct 320 or extends from the circulation duct 320.

[0145] The fan installation portion 350 may further include an exhaust duct 352 configured to communicate with the circulation duct 320 and the exhaust hole 232 .

[0146] The exhaust duct 352 may extend from the fan cover 351 toward the exhaust hole 232 with a cross-section corresponding to an area of ​​the exhaust hole 232 .

[0147] As a result, air inside the inner case 200 may flow in through the base cover 360 and be supplied again to the inside of the inner case 200 through the fan installation part 350 after passing through the circulation duct 320 .

[0148] On the other hand, the base portion 310 may be provided with a compressor installation portion 313 on which the compressor 342 for supplying refrigerant to the heat exchangers 341 and 343 is installed. The compressor installation portion 313 may be disposed outside the circulation pipe 320 .

[0149] In addition, the base portion 310 may be provided with a control portion or a control panel 700 for controlling the laundry treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0150] The base portion 310 may be provided with a control portion installation portion 312 forming a space in which the control portion 700 can be inserted at a lower portion of the circulation duct 320 .

[0151] The control unit 700 may control all electronically controlled components such as the compressor 342 , the steam supply unit 800 , and the air supply fan 353 .

[0152] Since the control unit 700 is inserted and supported by the base unit 310, vibration or impact applied to the control unit 700 can be buffered. In addition, the control unit 700 is arranged close to all electronic components, so the occurrence of control errors such as noise can be minimized.

[0153] In addition, a steam supply unit is disposed at the upper portion of the circulation duct 320, and a control unit 700 is disposed at the lower portion of the circulation duct 320. Therefore, the circulation duct 320 may be provided in a straight duct shape between the steam supply unit 800 and the control unit 700. Therefore, the flow path resistance of the air passing through the circulation duct 320 may be minimized.

[0154] The circulation duct 320 , the external air duct 370 , the steam supply part 800 , the control part 700 , and the heat supply part 340 may be provided on the base part 310 in a module form.

[0155] Thus, the base portion 310 can be introduced into and taken out of the machine room 300 to the front or rear, thereby facilitating installation and maintenance.

[0156] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing a base structure of a machine room of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0157] Figure 5 (a) is a three-dimensional view of the base portion 310 viewed from the front, Figure 5 (b) and Figure 5 (c) is a stereoscopic view of the base portion 9310 as viewed from the rear.

[0158] The base portion 310 may be disposed above a base plate forming a lower surface of the laundry treating apparatus. The base portion 310 itself may form a lower surface of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0159] The base portion 310 may include a base bottom 311 forming a support surface. The base bottom 311 may form a lower surface of the laundry treatment device. In addition, the base bottom 311 may be disposed on an upper surface of the bottom surface of the housing 100 forming the lower surface of the laundry treatment device.

[0160] The base portion 310 may be integrally provided with the circulation duct 320 forming at least a portion of a flow path for air movement. The circulation duct 320 may be formed to extend upward from the base bottom portion 311 .

[0161] The circulation duct 320 may include: a duct body 321 extending from the base bottom 311 to form a flow path; a heat exchanger setting portion 3212 providing a space for setting an evaporator 341 or a condenser 343 inside the duct body 321; and an air exhaust portion 323, arranged at the rear of the duct body 321 for exhausting air from the duct body 321.

[0162] The air discharge portion 323 may have a tube shape extending rearward from the duct body 321 . A diameter of the air discharge portion 323 may be smaller than a width of the duct body 321 .

[0163] The air discharge portion 323 may be connected to the fan cover 350 . The air discharged from the air discharge portion 323 may be guided to the inside of the inner housing 200 through the fan cover 350 .

[0164] The circulation duct 320 may include an external air suction portion 322 formed through a front surface of a duct body 321 .

[0165] The external air intake portion 322 may be communicated with the external air duct 370. The external air duct 370 may be disposed and supported in front of the external air intake portion 322.

[0166] The circulation duct 320 may include a damper for opening and closing the external air suction portion 322. By opening and closing the damper, the external air may be allowed or blocked to flow into the circulation duct 320.

[0167] The base portion 310 may include a compressor installation portion 312 providing a space for installing the compressor 342. The compressor installation portion 312 may be formed at one side of the base bottom portion 311 and may be formed integrally with the base bottom portion 311.

[0168] The compressor installation portion 312 may also be formed with a protrusion capable of supporting the compressor 342. The compressor installation portion 312 may be disposed toward the rear of the base portion 310. The compressor installation portion 312 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion with the air discharge portion 323 in the width direction.

[0169] The compressor installation portion 312 may be provided with a buffer member that reduces vibration transmitted from the compressor 342. The buffer member may be fixed to the protrusion.

[0170] The base part 310 may include a control part installation part 313 for installing the control part 700. The control part installation part 313 may be formed between the base bottom 311 and the circulation duct 320. The control part installation part 313 may be formed between the base bottom 311 and the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320. The control part installation part 313 may have a duct shape with one of the front and rear sides open at the lower part of the circulation duct 320.

[0171] The structure of the control section setting section 313 will be described later.

[0172] Figure 6 2 is a diagram showing a circulation duct structure of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0173] The circulation duct 320 may extend from the bottom of the base to the top to form a flow path for air flow. The circulation duct 320 may include a heat exchanger installation part 3212 providing a space for installing the evaporator 341 and the condenser 342. The heat exchanger installation part 3212 may be installed inside the duct body 321.

[0174] The upper surface of the duct body 321 may be open. The condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 may be inserted and installed through the opening of the duct body 321 .

[0175] The opening of the duct body 321 may be shielded by the base cover 360 , and the base cover 360 and the duct body 321 may form a flow path of the circulation flow path 320 .

[0176] The front surface of the duct body 321 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the front end of the base bottom 311 toward the rear.

[0177] Thus, the base bottom 311 can ensure that a support surface 3111 of at least one of the water supply bucket 30 , the drainage bucket 40 and the external air duct 370 is provided and supported.

[0178] On the other hand, the heat supply unit 340 may include: an evaporator 341, which is a heat exchanger arranged inside the circulation pipe 320 and cools and dehumidifies the air flowing into the circulation pipe 320; a condenser 343, which is a heat exchanger that heats the air passing through the evaporator 341 and forms hot air; a compressor 342, which supplies a refrigerant for heat exchange with the air to the condenser 343 and is arranged outside the circulation pipe 320; and an expansion valve 344, which expands and cools the refrigerant passing through the condenser 343.

[0179] On the other hand, since the duct body 32 and the base portion 310 are integrally formed, the height of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 can be further ensured, and the heights of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 can also be increased.

[0180] As a result, the width of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 in the front-rear direction can be reduced, thereby reducing the number of refrigerant pipes passing through the condenser and the evaporator. This has the effect of reducing the flow loss of air passing through the condenser and the evaporator.

[0181] On the other hand, the sum of the length of the evaporator 341 and the length of the condenser 343 may be less than the length of the heat exchanger setting portion 3212. Thus, the front-to-back length of the heat exchanger setting portion 3212 may be the same as or less than half the length of the duct body 321.

[0182] Therefore, the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 can be sufficiently separated from the external air suction portion 322 , and thus a sufficient space for the external air and the air inside the inner case 200 to flow in can be ensured inside the circulation duct 320 .

[0183] On the other hand, the interior of the duct body 321 may include a setting partition wall 3211 that separates the heat exchanger setting part 3212 from the outside of the heat exchanger setting part 3212. The setting partition wall 3211 may protrude from the side of the duct body 321 to support the front of the evaporator 341.

[0184] In addition, the width of the duct body 321 may be expanded based on the partition wall 3211 and extend rearward.

[0185] As a result, the width of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 may be greater than half the width of the base portion 310 . In addition, the width of the circulation duct 320 may be greater than half the width of the base portion 310 .

[0186] The width of the condenser 343 and the width of the evaporator 341 may also be greater than half of the entire width of the base portion 310 .

[0187] As described above, if the widths of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 are ensured, there is an effect that the heat exchange capacity can be sufficiently ensured.

[0188] In addition, the fan cover 350 can be arranged to overlap with the condenser 343 or the evaporator 341 in the front-to-back direction. Therefore, the air passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can flow into the fan cover 350 without bending the flow path. That is, the air flowing into the circulation duct 320 does not bend the flow path in the process of moving to the fan cover, which has the effect of minimizing flow loss.

[0189] Figure 7 The shape of the circulation duct of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention will be described.

[0190] The base portion 310 may be formed by injection molding so that the base bottom 310 and the circulation flow path 320 are integrally formed.

[0191] The mold molding the inner surface of the duct body 321 can be drawn out and removed from the inside of the duct body 321 toward the upper direction. At this time, the wall surface of the duct body 321 can be inclined at a prescribed angle relative to the removal direction of the mold to easily draw out the mold.

[0192] The width of the lower surface 321 a of the duct body 321 may be greater than the width of the upper surface 321 b of the duct body 321 .

[0193] Specifically, the distance between the walls of the duct body 321 facing each other can be formed to increase as it moves away from the base bottom 311. The distance between the left side and right side of the circulation flow path facing each other can increase along the lead-out direction of the mold. This can make it easy to remove the mold.

[0194] On the other hand, the air discharge part 323 may include an air extension pipe 3231 extending from the rear of the duct body 321 with a reduced diameter or width, and an air discharge pipe 3232 extending from the air extension pipe 3231 in a pipe shape with a uniform diameter and forming a hollow 3233 inside. The air extension pipe 3231 may perform the function of a nozzle, thereby increasing the speed of the discharged air.

[0195] In addition, the mold for molding the air discharge portion 323 can be removed as shown in the figure above. After being led forward from the inside of the air discharge portion 323 toward the inside of the circulation flow path 320, it can be removed toward the upper open surface of the circulation flow path 320. It can be formed by a structure that is easy to lead out of the mold in the process as described above.

[0196] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the circulation conduit is shown.

[0197] The partition wall 3211 may be formed by protruding from the inner wall of the pipe body 321 toward the inside, or by the outer wall of the circulation pipe being recessed toward the inside.

[0198] The heat exchanger installation portion 3212 may be formed between the heat exchanger installation partition wall 3211 and the air discharge portion 323 .

[0199] The mold for molding the air outlet portion 323 can be removed by leading it to the upper portion after being led out to the front of the air outlet portion 323. It is necessary to prevent the mold for molding the air outlet portion 323 from interfering with the partition wall provided in the heat exchanger when leading it forward from the inside of the air outlet portion 323. To this end, the design value of the air outlet portion 323 can be adjusted.

[0200] Specifically, when molding the air discharge portion 323, the mold for molding the front side and the mold for molding the rear side can be separately set based on the parting line 3233 of the air discharge portion 323 in the figure. As a result, the removal directions of the molds can also be different from each other. Based on the parting line of the air discharge portion 323, the mold for molding the front part can be led out forward, and based on the parting line of the air discharge portion 323, the mold for molding the rear part can be led out rearward.

[0201] That is, in order to prevent the mold that is led out to the front from interfering with the partition wall set on the heat exchanger during the leading-out process, in the attached figure, the distance 1 (323a) may be smaller than the distance 2 (321c). The distance 1 (323a) may refer to the distance between the parting line of the air discharge portion 323 and the front end of the air discharge portion 323. In addition, the distance 1 (323a) may refer to the distance between the parting line of the air discharge portion 323 and the rear opening of the circulation duct. The distance 2 (321c) may refer to the distance between the front end of the air discharge portion 323 and the partition wall set on the heat exchanger. In addition, the distance 2 (321c) may refer to the distance between the rear opening of the circulation duct and the partition wall 3211 set on the heat exchanger.

[0202] Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing in detail the structure of the water storage part of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0203] In the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention, if the compressor 342 and the air supply fan 352 are driven, the air supplied from the outside of the housing 100 and the air supplied from the inner housing 200 are cooled when passing through the evaporator 341, and water vapor contained in the air is condensed.

[0204] Water condensed in the evaporator 341 may be accumulated on a lower surface of the circulation pipe 320 .

[0205] The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may include a water storage portion 326 . In order to collect condensed water condensed in the evaporator 341 , a portion of the bottom surface of the duct body 321 may be recessed to form the water storage portion 326 .

[0206] The water storage portion 326 may be a space formed by a depression in the bottom surface of the pipe body 321 , or may form a side surface of the control unit setting portion 313 .

[0207] The water storage portion 326 may be formed by being recessed downward from the bottom surface of the circulation pipe 320 .

[0208] The water storage portion 326 may be formed integrally with the circulation pipe 320. When the circulation pipe 320 is injection-molded on the base portion 310, a portion of the bottom surface of the circulation pipe 320 is concavely molded, thereby forming the water storage portion 326.

[0209] The water storage portion 326 may be configured such that at least a portion of a top surface thereof is parallel to the heat exchanger installation portion 313 .

[0210] The base portion 310 may include a drain pipe 3263 for draining the water collected in the water storage portion 326 to the outside.

[0211] The drain pipe 3263 may protrude from the lower portion of the water storage portion 362 to the outside of the circulation pipe 320. The drain pipe 32634 may discharge the water stored in the water storage portion to the outside of the base portion. Thus, the water collected in the water storage portion 326 may be prevented from rotting or flowing back to the bottom surface of the circulation pipe 320 again.

[0212] The circulation duct 320 has the partition wall 3211 extending from the inner surface of the duct body 321. The partition wall 3211 may protrude inward from the inner wall of the circulation duct 320, or the outer wall of the circulation duct 320 may be recessed inward and protrude inward. The partition wall 3211 may guide the location where the heat exchangers 341 and 343 are set, and may prevent the air entering the heat exchanger from bypassing the heat exchanger.

[0213] The partition wall 3211 may be provided in the water storage portion 326 .

[0214] Fig.10 A cross-sectional view SS' is shown in which the circulation pipe is cut along the height direction.

[0215] The water storage part 326 may include: a bottom surface 3261, where water accumulates; and a recessed part 3262, which is further recessed from the bottom surface 3261. The drain pipe 3263 may be provided at a position corresponding to the recessed part 3262 in the outer surface of the circulation pipe 320. As a result, the drain pipe 3263 may be arranged at a portion of the water storage part 326 where the water level is the lowest. The water collected in the water storage part 326 may move to the drain pipe 3263 by its own weight.

[0216] Fig.11 It is a diagram showing an inclined structure related to the water storage part.

[0217] Fig.11 (a) is a diagram showing a vertical cross section parallel to the width direction of the base portion, Fig.11 (b) is a diagram showing a vertical cross section parallel to the front-rear direction of the base portion.

[0218] The bottom surface of the circulation pipe 320 and the bottom surface of the water storage portion 326 may have a predetermined inclination.

[0219] In particular, the bottom surface 325 of the circulation pipe may be arranged to be inclined toward the water storage portion 326 , and the bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may be arranged to be inclined toward the drainage pipe 3263 .

[0220] The bottom surface 325 of the circulation pipe may be inclined toward the water storage portion 326 at an angle 1(a) based on the ground or the bottom surface of the base portion 310 .

[0221] In addition, the bottom surface 325 of the circulation duct may be arranged to be inclined downward from the rear to the front toward the drain pipe 3263. The bottom surface 325 of the circulation duct may be arranged to be inclined from the rear to the front at an angle 2(b) based on the bottom surface of the base 310.

[0222] As a result, the water condensed on the bottom surface of the circulation duct may move toward the water storage portion 326 while moving forward.

[0223] On the other hand, the bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may have a predetermined inclination.

[0224] The drain pipe 3263 may be biased toward the inner surface of the water storage portion 326 rather than the outer surface.

[0225] The bottom surface 3261 of the water storage part may have an inclination that decreases toward the inside of the circulation pipe 320 with respect to the bottom surface of the base part 310 .

[0226] The bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may be inclined at an angle 3(c) with respect to the bottom surface of the base portion 310 , and the inclination direction of the bottom surface 3261 of the water storage portion may be opposite to the inclination direction of the bottom surface 325 of the circulation pipe.

[0227] The angle 3(c) may be an angle inclined downward in a direction away from the partition wall 3211 .

[0228] The bottom surface 3261 of the water storage part may have an inclination decreasing toward the drain pipe 3263 .

[0229] The bottom surface of the water storage portion 3261 may be inclined at an angle 4(d) decreasing from the rear to the front with respect to the base portion 310 .

[0230] The above-mentioned angles 1 to 4 may be formed by a mold during the molding process of the base portion 310. Angles 1 to 4 may be formed during the molding process of the circulation pipe 320 or the water storage portion 326. Angle 2 (b) and angle 4 (d) may form inclinations in the same direction.

[0231] The mold for molding the water storage portion 326 can be removed by leading it upward. At this time, in order to easily remove the mold, the plurality of side walls of the water storage portion 326 can be tapered. Specifically, according to the direction in which the mold is led out, the cross-sectional area can be increased. In other words, the periphery of the upper surface of the water storage portion 326 can be larger than the periphery of the bottom surface of the water storage portion 326.

[0232] The front surface of the water storage part 326 may be inclined forward as it approaches the upper side. The rear surface of the water storage part 326 may be inclined backward as it approaches the upper side. The left side and right side of the water storage part 326 may be inclined to the left and right sides respectively as they approach the upper side.

[0233] Fig.12 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the water storage unit and the residual water treatment unit.

[0234] Fig.12 (a) shows a front-to-back cross-sectional view of the water storage unit, Fig.12 (b) shows the front lower surface of the circulation duct 320.

[0235] The water storage portion 326 may be configured such that the bottom surface 3261 is inclined downward toward the front, and the bottom surface 325 of the circulation pipe 320 may also be inclined downward toward the front.

[0236] The filter 3264 is provided in the recessed portion 3262 , thereby preventing foreign matter from being discharged to the outside of the drain pipe 3263 .

[0237] The clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may include a residual water treating unit 330 for collecting the water collected in the water storage unit 326 into the drain tub 40 .

[0238] The residual water treatment unit 330 may include the drain pump 331 for draining the water collected in the water storage unit 326 to the drain bucket 40. The drain pipe 3263 and the drain pump 331 may be connected through a first drain hose 3351, and the water discharged from the drain pump 331 may move along the second drain hose 3352.

[0239] The drain pipe 3263 may be disposed above the drain pump 331. Thus, the water collected in the water storage part 326 may be collected in the drain pump 331 by its own weight.

[0240] Fig.13 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a residual water treatment unit of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0241] The condensed water collected in the water storage part 326 should be collected in the drain tub 40 , so the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention may include a residual water treating part 330 for collecting the condensed water in the drain tub 40 .

[0242] On the other hand, since the drain bucket 40 is disposed in front of the pipe body 321 , it may be advantageous that the residual water treatment part 330 is also disposed in front of the pipe body 321 .

[0243] On the other hand, the residual water treatment unit 330 may be provided with a part of the structure connecting the drain pump 331 and the drain bucket 40 on the base 310. Thus, when the drain bucket 40 is full of water or condensed water flows back from the drain bucket 40, the condensed water can be transferred to the inside of the base 310 again and circulated to the water storage unit 326. Thus, it is possible to prevent the condensed water from leaking to the outside of the base 310.

[0244] The water storage portion 326 may include a drain pipe 3263 for draining the condensed water to the outside of the water storage portion 326. The drain pipe 3263 may extend forward from the base portion 310.

[0245] The residual water treatment part 330 may include a drain pump 331 which provides power to transfer the water discharged to the drain pipe 3263 to the drain bucket 40 .

[0246] The residual water treatment part 330 may include an inflow pipe 332 extending from one side of the circulation pipe and communicating with the drainage pump 331 .

[0247] The residual water treatment unit 330 may include a discharge pipe 334 , which is in communication with the inflow pipe 332 and transfers the condensed water to the drain bucket 40 . The discharge pipe 334 may be integrally provided with the base 310 .

[0248] The residual water treatment unit 330 may further include a guide pipe 333 disposed at the lower side of the discharge pipe. The guide pipe 333 may connect the drain bucket 40 and the circulation pipe 320. When the water level of the drain bucket 40 is above a preset water level, the guide pipe 333 may guide the water in the drain bucket to the circulation pipe 320 again.

[0249] The water guided to the circulation pipe 320 may be recovered to the water storage part 326 again, and guided to the drain tank 40 again through the residual water treatment part 330 .

[0250] As a result, even if the drain tank 40 is full of water, the condensed water can flow into the circulation pipe 320 through the guide pipe 333 , thereby preventing the water in the drain tank 40 from overflowing.

[0251] Delete the recovery flow path diagram

[0252] Fig.14 It is a figure which shows an embodiment of a water cover.

[0253] The laundry processing apparatus of the present invention may further include a water cover 327 disposed on the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320. The water cover 327 may support at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, block the water condensed in the evaporator 341 from moving toward the condenser 343, and guide the condensed water to the water storage portion 326.

[0254] The water cover can prevent the bottom surface of the circulation pipe from being exposed to the outside. In addition, the water cover can form a support surface for supporting the evaporator and the condenser. The water cover can support the evaporator and the condenser to be separated from the bottom surface of the circulation pipe. The water cover can shield the top surface of the water storage part. That is, the water cover can perform the cover function of the water storage part.

[0255] The water cover 327 may also cover the upper portion of the water storage portion 326. Thus, it is possible to prevent the air flowing into the circulation duct 320 from being blocked by the step between the water storage portion 326 and the circulation duct 320.

[0256] The water cover 327 may include: a water body 3271 having a plate shape, supporting at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343; and support ribs 3276 extending from the water body 3271 to the lower part to maintain the height or inclination of the water body 3271.

[0257] One of the support ribs 3276 may be supported by the recessed portion 3262 or the filter 3264 . Thus, the support rib 3276 may guide the water flowing along the water body 3271 directly to the drain pipe 3263 .

[0258] Fig.15 It is a figure which shows the state which installed the said water cover in the circulation pipe.

[0259] The water cover 327 may have a plate shape shielding at least a portion of a bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 .

[0260] The water cover 327 may block the water storage portion 326 from being exposed to a region facing the inflow portion 362 or a region into which the external air flows.

[0261] The water cover 327 may support lower ends of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. Due to the water cover 327, even if the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 is inclined, the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be arranged at the same height.

[0262] In addition, the water cover 327 can prevent the positions of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 from changing.

[0263] The water body 3271 of the water cover 327 may have an inclination parallel to the base portion 310. Thus, it is possible to prevent the air flowing into the evaporator 341 from receiving unnecessary inclination resistance.

[0264] Fig.16 It is a diagram showing the detailed structure of the water cover.

[0265] The water cover may include a water body 3271 located above the bottom surface of the circulation pipe or the bottom surface of the water storage unit. The water body 3271 can prevent the bottom surface 325 of the circulation pipe or the bottom surface 3261 of the water storage unit from being exposed to the outside.

[0266] The water cover 327 may include a seating rib 3274 protruding upward from the water body 3271. The seating rib 3274 may fix at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, and also maintain a spacing between the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

[0267] The water cover 327 may include a through hole 3272 penetrating the water body 3271. The through hole 3272 may be formed between the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. Thus, the water condensed in the evaporator 341 may be guided to the lower portion of the water cover.

[0268] The water cover 327 may further include a water outlet 3275 , which penetrates the water body 3271 and is disposed apart from the through hole 3272 . The water outlet 3275 may be disposed in a region facing the water storage portion 326 .

[0269] The water outlet 3275 can discharge the water flowing along the upper surface of the water body 3271 to the water storage part 326 .

[0270] In addition, the water outlet 3275 may also guide the water overflowing from the drain bucket 40 to the water storage portion 326 .

[0271] The water cover 327 may include a partition rib 3273 supported on the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 in the water body 3271. The partition rib 3273 is provided to correspond to the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 and to contact the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 so as to block the air from moving between the water body 3271 and the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

[0272] On the other hand, the separating ribs 3273 may also be provided along the periphery of the water body 3271 .

[0273] On the other hand, the water cover 3273 may further include an avoidance portion 3277 for preventing interference with the partition wall 3211 of the circulation pipe. The avoidance portion 3277 may be formed by being recessed from the side of the water body 3271. The avoidance portion 3277 may be provided to correspond to the shape of the partition wall.

[0274] The water cover 327 may include a discharge rib 3276 supported by the water storage portion 326. The discharge rib 3276 may have a shape that does not shield the drain pipe 3263.

[0275] Fig.17 1 is a diagram showing a structure of a control unit installed on a base of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0276] Fig.17 (a) is a diagram showing a state in which the control unit 700 is installed in the control unit installation part 313.

[0277] The control unit 700 may be configured to control all devices required for the laundry processing device of the present invention to execute any process of the laundry refreshment program. The control unit 700 may be formed by a PCB substrate, but is not limited thereto, and may be formed by various devices for control.

[0278] The control unit 700 may be inserted into and placed in the control unit setting portion 313 .

[0279] The control unit installation portion 313 may be disposed at a lower portion of the circulation pipe 320 .

[0280] The bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 may form the top surface of the control unit installation portion 313. The control unit installation portion 313 may be disposed at a lower position than the air discharge portion 323.

[0281] The control part installation part 313 may be formed integrally with the base bottom 311. The control part installation part 313 may be formed as a recessed space at a lower portion of the circulation duct during molding of the circulation duct 320 in the base part 310.

[0282] The control unit 700 may be introduced into the control unit installation portion 313 in a manner of sliding from the rear to the front.

[0283] A bracket 3131 surrounding the control part may also be provided on the surface of the control part 700. The bracket 3131 may be disposed at the upper part and the lower part of the control part, so as to prevent foreign matter from flowing into the control part.

[0284] In addition, the bracket 3131 can prevent heat or vibration from being transferred to the control unit 700 and damaging the circuit substrate inside the control unit 700. The bracket 3131 can be formed of a metal material.

[0285] Fig.17 (b) is a diagram showing a state in which the control unit is set in the control unit setting unit.

[0286] As shown in the above figure, the control unit 700 can form a specified angle with the base bottom 311.

[0287] For example, the control part 700 may be configured to be inclined toward the water storage part 326. Thus, when water flows out to the upper part of the control part 700, the water can quickly escape from the control part 700, and the bottom surface of the circulation pipe 320 may be formed to be inclined toward the water storage part 326.

[0288] The control unit 700 may include a support member 3132 that is formed to protrude toward the side.

[0289] The control unit setting portion 313 may include ribs 3134 protruding from both sides of the setting portion. The support member 3132 of the control unit may be placed on the upper side of the ribs 3134.

[0290] The support member 3132 of the control unit can support the entire load of the control unit 700. If the support member 3132 of the control unit is supported on the upper side of the rib 3134, the control unit 700 can be separated from the base bottom 311 by a predetermined distance.

[0291] The ribs 3134 may be formed integrally with the base portion 310. The ribs 3134 are formed together when the base portion 310 is injection molded, and may be integrally provided with the base bottom portion 311, the circulation pipe 320, and the like.

[0292] A protrusion 3133 may be provided on the front side of the control unit 700. In addition, a guide member protruding toward the rear may be provided on the inner side of the control unit setting portion 313. The protrusion may be combined with the guide member. The protrusion may be inserted into the guide member. When the control unit is introduced into the control unit setting portion, the control unit may be aligned to an accurate position by combining the protrusion with the guide member.

[0293] In addition, as described above, the two sides of the control part can be positioned in a manner that the support members are placed on the ribs. Using the above-described coupling process, the control part can be coupled to the exact position of the control part setting part without additional fastening members.

[0294] Fig.18 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure of the air exhaust portion 323 of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0295] The base portion 310 may include an air discharge portion 323 for discharging the processed air toward the fan housing.

[0296] The air discharge portion 323 may connect the inside of the circulation duct 320 or the duct body 321 to the fan cover 350. The air discharge portion 323 may have a bell mouth shape. Due to the bell mouth shape, the flow loss of air can be reduced and the air circulation efficiency can be improved.

[0297] The air exhaust pipe 3232 of the air exhaust portion 323 has a tube shape. During the process of removing the mold based on the parting line 3233, the mold arranged in front of the parting line 3233 can be led out forward, and the mold arranged behind the parting line 3233 can be led out backward.

[0298] The fan installation portion 350 may be coupled to and supported by the air outlet pipe 3232. The fan cover 351 may have a coupling hole coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the air outlet pipe 3232, and the air supply fan 353 may be disposed in the coupling hole.

[0299] The fan cover 351 may include an exhaust duct 352 extending from an outer circumferential surface or an outer side of the air supply fan 353 toward the exhaust hole 232 .

[0300] The fan cover 351 and the exhaust duct 352 may house the air supply fan 353 therein and form a flow path through which air may flow.

[0301] A motor for rotating the air supply fan 353 may be coupled to and supported on the outside of the fan cover 351 .

[0302] Fig.19 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a base cover of a clothes treating apparatus according to the present invention.

[0303] The base cover 360 may be coupled to an upper surface of the circulation duct 320 to prevent the inside of the circulation duct 320 from being exposed.

[0304] The base cover 360 may include: an inflow body 361 combined with an upper surface of the circulation duct 320 to connect the inner shell 200 and the circulation duct 320 ; and a shielding body 363 extending from the inflow body 361 to shield the circulation duct 320 .

[0305] The inflow body 361 may have a pipe shape so that the inflow hole 231 of the inner case communicates with the inside of the circulation pipe 320. The inflow body 361 may protrude more upward than the shielding body 363.

[0306] The inflow body 361 may be disposed at a position further forward than the evaporator 341 so as not to face the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 , and may be disposed at a position further forward than the partition wall 3211 .

[0307] The inflow body 361 may function as an inflow duct for moving the air in the inner casing 200 toward the circulation duct 320 .

[0308] The inflow body 361 may be provided with an inflow portion 362 therein through which the air of the inner housing 200 can pass.

[0309] Specifically, the base cover 360 may include: a first rib 362 a extending along the width direction of the inflow body 361 ; and a second rib 362 b spaced rearward from the first rib 362 a and extending along the width direction of the inflow body 361 .

[0310] The first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may be arranged side by side. The first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may have a plate shape extending in a vertical direction, and the height may correspond to the height of the inflow body 361.

[0311] The front edge of the inflow body 361 and the first rib 362a may form a first inflow port 3621 , the first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may form a second inflow port 3622 , and the second rib 362b and the rear edge of the inflow body 361 may form a third inflow port 3623 .

[0312] The first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622 may have the same area as each other, and the second inlet 36222 may be smaller in area than the first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622 .

[0313] The base cover 360 may include a damper portion 364 for opening and closing the inflow portion 362 , and a driving portion 365 coupled to the damper portion 364 to control the opening and closing of the damper portion 364 .

[0314] The damper portion 364 may include: a first damper portion 3641 for opening and closing the first inlet 3621 ; and a second damper portion 3642 for opening and closing the third inlet 3623 .

[0315] The first damper portion 3641 may have a plate shape provided with an area corresponding to the first inlet 3621 , and may be rotatably coupled to both side surfaces of the inlet body 361 inside the first inlet 3621 .

[0316] The second damper portion 3642 may have a plate shape provided with an area corresponding to the third inlet 3622 , and may be rotatably coupled to both side surfaces of the inlet body 361 inside the third inlet 3622 .

[0317] The second inlet 3622 may be provided with a blocking filter 366 , and the blocking filter 366 allows air to pass through but can filter foreign matter such as dust and fluff.

[0318] The blocking filter 366 may be inserted into the second inlet 3622 to divide the first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3623. The blocking filter 366 may extend in the second inlet 3622 to contact the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

[0319] The blocking filter 366 may be a filter that can also filter the moisture. For example, the blocking filter 366 may be a high efficiency air (HEPA) filter or the like.

[0320] On the other hand, the second inlet 3622 may be further combined with a shielding member that shields the second inlet 3622 when the blocking filter 366 is inserted.

[0321] The driving part 365 may include: a motor providing power to selectively rotate the first damper part 364 and the second damper part 365; and a plurality of gear components engaged with the motor to rotate, so as to selectively rotate the first damper part 364 and the second damper part 365.

[0322] Due to the driving unit 365 , the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3623 may be selectively opened.

[0323] Due to the driving unit 365 , the air contained in the inner shell 200 may flow into the circulation duct 320 along the first inlet 3621 or into the circulation duct 320 along the third inlet 3623 .

[0324] Of course, the driving unit 365 can control the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642 to open the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3623, and control the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642 to cover the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3623.

[0325] The driving unit 365 may be any structure as long as it can rotate the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642. For example, it may be a combination of a motor, a driving gear rotated by the motor, and a driven gear coupled to the first damper and the second damper and rotated by the rotation of the driving gear.

[0326] The base cover 360 may include a shielding body 363 extending from the inflow body 361 and capable of shielding the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. The shielding body 363 may have a plate shape.

[0327] The base cover 360 may be detachably coupled to the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 via an inflow hook 3612 extending from the lower surface of the inflow body 361 .

[0328] The circulation pipe 320 may include a coupling portion detachably coupled to the inflow hook 3612 .

[0329] Fig. 20 It is a diagram showing the structure of an external air duct.

[0330] Reference Fig. 20 (a), the external air duct 370 may be combined with the base portion 310 .

[0331] The external air duct 370 may communicate with the external air suction part 322 .

[0332] The external air duct 370 may include an external air damper 373 for opening and closing the external air suction part 322 , and an external air driving part 374 for controlling to selectively open the external air suction part 322 by rotating the external air damper 373 .

[0333] The external air damper 373 may have a plate shape capable of sealing the external air intake portion 322 , and may be rotatably coupled to both side surfaces of the external air intake portion 322 .

[0334] The external air driving part 374 may be an actuator coupled to the external air duct 370 or the circulation duct 320 to rotate the external air damper 373 .

[0335] The external air duct 370 may include an extension duct 372 extending forward from the external air suction portion 322 in front of the external air suction portion 322 , and an air suction duct 371 extending forward from the extension duct 372 into which external air can flow.

[0336] The air intake duct 371 may extend from the lower portion of the extension duct 372 , and may be provided with a water supply bucket 30 and a water discharge bucket 40 at the upper portion. The water supply bucket 30 and the water discharge bucket 40 may also be combined or placed in the air intake duct 371 .

[0337] The air intake duct 371 may include: an external air port 3711 for sucking external air from one end or a free end; and a partition rib 3712 for partitioning the external air port 3711 .

[0338] The external air port 3711 may be disposed at a lower position than the door 400 to prevent the external air port 3711 from being blocked by the door 400 .

[0339] The partition rib 3712 may partition the interior of the external air port 3711 to prevent foreign matter or a user's body from entering.

[0340] Reference Fig. 20 (b), if the external air driving unit 374 rotates the external air damper 373 to open the external air suction unit 322, the air suction duct 371 and the circulation duct 320 may be communicated with each other.

[0341] At this time, if the air supply fan 352 is driven, the air outside the cabinet may flow into the circulation duct 320. If the compressor 342 is driven, the external air may be dehumidified while passing through the circulation duct 320 and supplied to the inside of the inner case 200.

[0342] The door 400 may further include: an exhaust port for exhausting the air inside the inner housing 200 to the outside; and an exhaust damper for selectively opening and closing the exhaust port. The exhaust port may face the accommodation space of the inner housing 200.

[0343] Thereby, the dehumidified air can be discharged through the discharge port.

[0344] In addition, the external air may be filtered while passing through the blocking filter 366 and discharged to the outside of the housing 100 again.

[0345] Fig.21 It is a diagram showing the flow of air flowing through the circulation duct.

[0346] Reference Fig.21 (a) can be controlled so that the external air damper 373 blocks the external air intake portion 322 , the first damper 3641 opens the first inlet 3621 , and the second damper 3642 blocks the third inlet 3623 .

[0347] When the air supply fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner housing 200 may flow into the first inlet 3621 and be filtered while passing through the filter 366 .

[0348] If the compressor 342 is driven, the air passing through the filter 366 may be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0349] The air passing through the heat exchanger may be supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 via the fan installation part 350 .

[0350] This state may be a state where steam is not supplied to the inner case 200. This is because if steam is supplied to the inner case 200, the moisture wets the filter 600, and thus the performance of the filter 366 cannot be guaranteed.

[0351] As a result, when steam is not supplied to the inner shell 200 or when the humidity is low before or after steam is supplied to the inner shell 200, the air inside the inner shell 200 can pass through the first inlet 3641 and foreign matter such as fluff can be filtered out by the filter 366.

[0352] Reference Fig.21 (b) can be controlled so that the external air damper 373 blocks the external air intake portion 322 , the first damper 3641 blocks the first inlet 3621 , and the second damper 3642 opens the third inlet 3623 .

[0353] When the air supply fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner housing 200 may flow into the third inlet 3623 . The third inlet 3623 may be disposed downstream of the blocking filter 366 , so the air flowing into the third inlet 3623 may not pass through the blocking filter 366 .

[0354] If the compressor 342 is driven, the air passing through the filter 366 may be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0355] The air passing through the heat exchanger may be supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 via the fan installation part 350 .

[0356] As a result, when steam is supplied to the inner shell 200 or the humidity inside the inner shell 200 is very high, the air in the inner shell 200 can flow into the third inlet 3623 and prevent the blocking filter 366 from being exposed to moisture by blocking the flow into the first inlet 3621.

[0357] Reference Fig.21 (c) can be controlled so that the external air damper 373 opens the external air intake portion 322 , the first damper 3641 blocks the first inlet 3621 , and the second damper 3642 blocks the third inlet 3623 .

[0358] When the air supply fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner housing 200 can be blocked from flowing into the inlet portion 362, so that only the air outside the housing 100 flows into the circulation duct 320 and passes through the blocking filter 366. Thus, foreign matter such as dust contained in the external air can be filtered in the blocking filter 366.

[0359] If the compressor 342 is driven, the air passing through the filter 366 may be dehumidified while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 .

[0360] The air passing through the heat exchanger may be supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 via the fan installation part 350 and supply fresh hot air to the clothes.

[0361] At this time, when the door 400 is provided with a device for discharging the air inside the inner shell 200 to the outside, the air outside the box can be purified while passing through the blocking filter 366 and the heat supply part 340, and discharged in a dehumidified state.

[0362] As a result, in the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention, the control unit 700 can determine the flow directions of the air inside the inner shell 200 and the air outside the box by controlling the external air driving unit 374 and the inflow driving unit 365 .

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

[0364] The steam supply part 800 may be mounted and supported on the base cover 360 .

[0365] The steam supply part 800 may include a steam generator 810 installed at the base cover 360 and storing water for generating the steam.

[0366] The steam supply part 800 may further include a mounting bracket 870 capable of fixing the steam generator 810 to the base cover 360 .

[0367] The installation bracket 870 may be coupled to the base cover 360 and fix the steam generator 810 .

[0368] The mounting bracket 870 may include a lower panel 871 supporting a lower surface of the steam generator 810 , and side panels 872 supporting both side surfaces of the steam generator 810 at the lower panel 871 .

[0369] The installation bracket 870 may further include one or more fixing clips 873 extending from the side panel 872 and preventing the steam generator 810 from being detached.

[0370] The fixing clip 873 may be detachably disposed on the upper portion or side of the steam generator 810 .

[0371] The compressor 342 may be disposed at a lower position than the steam supply part 800 .

[0372] The bracket 870 may block heat generated in the compressor or heat generated by the refrigerant compressed in the compressor from being transferred to the steam supply part 800 .

[0373] When a fire occurs in the compressor 342 , the bracket 870 may further block the fire from transferring to the steam supply unit 800 .

[0374] On the other hand, the base cover 360 may include a fastening portion 3631 provided on the shielding body 363 and detachably coupled to the steam supply part 800. The fastening portion 3631 may be formed of a structure detachably coupled to a protrusion protruding from the lower portion of the steam generator 810.

[0375] Thus, even if a large amount of water is contained in the steam generator 810 , the steam generator 810 can be stably mounted on the base cover 360 .

[0376] In addition, the steam generator 810 is disposed at an upper position than the circulation duct 320 , so that the distance between the steam generator 810 and the inner casing 200 becomes shorter, thereby minimizing the condensation of the steam generated in the steam generator 810 before reaching the inner casing 200 .

[0377] Fig.23 2 is a diagram showing a detailed structure of the steam supply unit.

[0378] Reference Fig.23 (a), the steam supply part 800 may include: a steam generator 810 capable of receiving and storing water to generate steam; and a heater part 840 accommodated in the steam generator 810, generating steam by heating the water.

[0379] The steam generator 810 may have a housing shape forming a space for accommodating the heater part 840 .

[0380] For example, the steam generator 810 may have a housing form with an upper portion opened, and may accommodate the heater unit 840 .

[0381] The steam supply unit 800 may further include a housing cover 820 coupled to the steam generator 810 to prevent the heater unit 840 from being exposed to the outside and to prevent the water from flowing out.

[0382] The housing cover 820 may be provided with: a water level sensor 850 for sensing the water level of the steam generator 810 ; and a steam sensor 860 for sensing the temperature inside the steam generator 810 or sensing whether steam is generated inside the steam generator 810 .

[0383] Reference Fig.23 (b), the steam generator 810 may include a housing body 811 providing a space for storing the water and accommodating the heater part 840 .

[0384] The housing body 811 has an open top, and various components can be easily installed inside the housing body 811 .

[0385] The housing body 811 may include a heater insertion hole 8111 that is penetrated at one side and through which the heater 840 can be inserted or led out.

[0386] The housing body 811 may have a recovery pipe 814 for receiving water to generate steam inside.

[0387] The recovery pipe 814 may also discharge the water contained in the shell body 811 to the outside.

[0388] The recovery pipe 814 can be kept in a closed state by a shielding cover 8141 to be opened only when removing residual water inside the steam generator 810, and can include a shielding clip 8142, which keeps the shielding cover 8141 coupled to the recovery pipe 814 to prevent the shielding cover 8141 from being separated at will.

[0389] Therefore, when the steam generator 800 is repaired or the steam generator 800 is prevented from freezing, the water inside the steam generator 800 can be discharged through the recovery pipe 814 .

[0390] Of course, the recovery pipe 814 may receive water from the water supply tank 30. The details will be described later.

[0391] On the other hand, a heater fixing part 830 capable of supporting or fixing the heater part 840 may be provided inside the housing body 811. The heater fixing part 830 may include: a fixing clip 831 to fix the heater part 840; and a clip fastening member 833 to fix the supporting clip 831 to the housing body 811.

[0392] The fixing clip 831 may accommodate or surround at least a portion of the heater portion 840 .

[0393] On the other hand, the steam supply part 800 may have a water supply pipe 815 for receiving water. The water supply pipe 815 may communicate with the water supply tub 30 and receive water.

[0394] The water supply pipe 815 may be provided on the housing cover 820 or disposed on the upper portion of the steam generator 810. Thus, it is possible to prevent water from flowing back through the water supply pipe 815 again.

[0395] The steam supply unit 800 may include a steam pipe 813 for discharging steam generated by the heater unit 840 to the outside. The steam pipe 813 may also be provided on the upper portion of the housing cover 820 to block any discharge of water to the steam pipe 813.

[0396] The steam pipe 813 may be in communication with the steam hole 233 of the inner shell 200 .

[0397] The housing cover 820 may be provided with a water level sensor hole 854 in which the water level sensor may be provided.

[0398] The water level sensor 850 may include: one or more contact protrusions 852, which are inserted into the water level sensor hole 854, immersed in water and sense the water level; and a sensor body 851, which is combined with the water level sensor hole 854 or supported on the shell cover 820 in order to keep the contact protrusion 852 floating inside the steam generator 810.

[0399] The sensor body 851 may be coupled to the housing cover 820 via a sensor fastening member 853 .

[0400] On the other hand, the housing cover 820 may have an insertion hole 864 for the steam sensor 860 to be installed. The steam sensor 860 may include: a sensing device 861 inserted into the insertion hole 864 to sense whether steam is generated inside the steam generator 810; a support platform 863 to fix the sensing device 861 to the housing cover 820; and a coupling member 862 to couple the support platform 863 to the housing cover 820.

[0401] The sensing device 861 may be a humidity sensor or a temperature sensor, and may sense whether steam is generated inside the steam generator 810 .

[0402] On the other hand, the housing cover 820 may include a cover hook 821 , and the cover hook 821 may extend forward and be coupled to the base cover 860 .

[0403] In addition, a fixing protrusion 822 may also be provided at the rear of the housing cover 820 , and the fixing protrusion 822 can fix the lower portion of the inner housing 200 or a separate steam exhaust portion 900 .

[0404] The heater unit 840 may be configured to be inserted into the heater insertion hole 8111 , accommodated in the steam generator 810 , receive power, and heat water.

[0405] The heater unit 840 may be a sheath heater or the like, and may be controlled by the control unit 700 to be repeatedly driven and stopped.

[0406] The heater part 840 may include a first heater 841 receiving a first power and heating water, and a second heater 842 receiving a power greater than the first power and heating water.

[0407] As a result, the second heater 842 can heat more water than the first heater 841 and generate more steam.

[0408] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may separately consume the maximum heater power allowed by the heater part 840 in the laundry treating apparatus. That is, if the first heater 841 consumes a part of the maximum heater power, the second heater 842 may consume the rest of the maximum heater power.

[0409] For example, when the maximum heater power normally allowed in the heater unit 840 is 1500 W, the first heater 841 may consume 600 W, and the second heater 842 may consume 880 W. 20 W may be allocated less in consideration of errors and the like.

[0410] Of course, the heater unit 840 may include more than three heaters, for example, the first heater 841, the second heater 842 and the third heater 843, and the first heater 841, the second heater 842 and the third heater 843 may consume the maximum heater power separately.

[0411] The following description will be based on a case where the heater unit 340 includes the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 .

[0412] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be formed as U-shaped metal pipes.

[0413] The heater portion 840 may include a heater seal 843 capable of fixing the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 and sealing the heater through hole 8111 ; and may include a terminal portion 844 for supplying current to the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 .

[0414] The terminal portion 844 may include a first terminal 844 a for supplying current to the first heater 841 , and a second terminal 844 b for supplying current to the second heater 842 .

[0415] The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be disposed at the same height. Therefore, the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may generate steam by heating water at the same water level.

[0416] Thus, the control unit 700 may adjust the amount of steam generated and the amount of electricity consumed by using all or selectively the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 .

[0417] Fig.24 is a diagram showing the interior of the steam generator.

[0418] The steam generator 810 may include a heating space 817 storing water therein and accommodating the heater part 840 .

[0419] In addition, the steam generator 810 may receive water to generate steam through a water supply hose 8151 connected to the water supply pipe 815 .

[0420] On the other hand, the steam generated by driving the heater part 840 in the steam generator 810 may be discharged to the outside of the steam supply part 800 through the steam discharge pipe 813 along the steam hose 8131 .

[0421] The steam hose 8131 may be in communication with the steam hole 233 of the inner shell 200 .

[0422] On the other hand, the steam generator 810 may include a separation partition wall 812 that can separate the heating space 817 and the water level sensor 850. That is, the separation partition wall 812 can separate the heater part 840 and the water level sensor 850 and can be biased toward one side of the housing body 811.

[0423] The water level sensor 850 may be disposed between the separation partition wall 812 and the inner surface of the shell body 811 .

[0424] Thus, it is possible to prevent vibration of water generated when the water boils from being transmitted to the water level sensor 850 , and it is possible to prevent heat generated in the heater unit 840 from being directly transmitted to the water level sensor 850 .

[0425] Fig.25 2 is a diagram showing a steam supply unit provided with the heater unit.

[0426] Reference Fig.25 (a), the steam sensor 860 can be arranged above the heater unit 840 to sense the temperature inside the steam generator 810. Thus, if the water reaches 100 degrees or a high temperature, the steam sensor 860 can sense the generation of steam.

[0427] The heater part 840 may be supported by the supporting clip 832 , thereby preventing the heater part 840 from contacting the bottom surface of the steam generator 810 .

[0428] In addition, the fixing clip 831 surrounds the upper portion, thereby preventing the water level where the heater unit 840 is disposed from changing.

[0429] Reference Fig.25 (b), the heater seal 844 of the heater portion 840 may include: a first support hole 8441, the first heater 841 passes through the first support hole 8441 and is supported; and a second support hole 8442, the second heater 842 passes through the second support hole 8442 and is supported.

[0430] A first length L1 of the first supporting hole 8441 and a second length L2 of the second supporting hole 8442 from the bottom surface of the steam generator 810 may be identical to each other.

[0431] The diameters of the first supporting hole 8441 and the second supporting hole 8442 may be different from each other, but the heights provided therein may be the same.

[0432] Thus, the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 can heat water at the same water level and generate steam.

[0433] Fig.26 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing in detail the steam supply structure of the clothes treating apparatus of the present invention.

[0434] The steam generated inside the steam generator 810 may be directly supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 through the steam pipe 813 .

[0435] However, if the steam is directly supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 through the steam pipe 813 , the water contained in the steam generator 810 may also be supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 .

[0436] In addition, the water heated in the steam generator 810 heats the bottom surface of the inner case 200 , so that the inner case 200 may be thermally damaged.

[0437] In order to prevent this phenomenon, the steam supply part 800 of the present invention may further include a steam nozzle 900 which receives the steam generated in the steam generator 810 and supplies the steam to the inner case 200 .

[0438] The steam nozzle 900 may be disposed apart from the steam generator 810 , and receive only the steam generated in the steam generator 810 but not the water contained in the steam generator 810 .

[0439] For example, the steam nozzle 900 may be arranged above the steam generator 810 and connected to the steam pipe 813. Thus, the steam generated in the steam generator 810 rises due to the density difference and is supplied to the steam nozzle 900 along the steam pipe 813, and the water contained in the steam generator 810 may not flow into the steam pipe 813 or the steam nozzle 900 due to gravity.

[0440] The steam nozzle 900 may be disposed between the bottom surface of the inner casing 200 and the steam generator 810 , and communicated with the steam hole 233 .

[0441] On the other hand, the steam supply part 800 of the present invention receives water from the water supply tank 30 and generates steam.

[0442] To this end, the laundry treating apparatus of the present invention may further include a water supply pump 880 for supplying water contained in the water supply tub 30 to the steam supply part 800 .

[0443] The steam supply part 800 may further include a supply pipe 890 which guides the water contained in the water supply tub 30 to the water supply pump 880 .

[0444] In addition, the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention may further include a water supply pipe 815 for guiding the water discharged from the water supply pump 880 to the steam supply unit 800. The water supply pipe 815 may be in the form of a water supply hose 8151 made of rubber or the like.

[0445] As a result, the water supply pump 880 may receive water from the supply pipe 890 connected to the water supply tank 30. In addition, the water supply pump 880 may supply water to the steam supply part 800 through the water supply pipe 881.

[0446] It can be considered that the steam supply part 800 includes a water supply pump 880 that provides power to supply the water contained in the water supply tub 30 to the steam generator 810 .

[0447] The supply pipe 890 may be a hose connecting the water supply barrel 30 and the water supply pump 880 , and the water supply pipe 881 may be a hose coupled to the water supply pump 880 .

[0448] On the other hand, the water supply pipe 815 may directly connect the water supply pump 880 and the steam generator 810. Thus, water supplied from the water supply pump 880 may be directly supplied to the steam generator 810 and heated by the heater unit 840 to generate steam. The steam may be supplied to the steam nozzle 900 through the steam pipe 813 and transferred to the inner housing 200.

[0449] However, if Fig.26 As shown, the water supply pipe 815 can directly connect the water supply pump 880 and the steam nozzle 900 .

[0450] In other words, the laundry treating apparatus of the present invention may supply the water contained in the water supply tub 30 to the steam nozzle 900 instead of the steam generator 810. The water supplied from the water supply pump 880 may be directly supplied to the steam nozzle 900.

[0451] The water supply pump 880 may not be directly connected to the steam generator 810 . It can be considered that the water supply pump 880 is connected to the steam generator 810 through the steam nozzle 900 .

[0452] The steam nozzle 900 may receive the water contained in the water supply tub 30 through the water supply pump 880. The water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 may be transferred to the steam generator 810.

[0453] Since the steam nozzle 900 is disposed above the steam generator 810 , water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 may be automatically supplied to the steam generator 810 .

[0454] As a result, the steam nozzle 900 may receive the water contained in the water supply tub 30 through the water supply pump 880 and transfer the water to the steam generator 810 .

[0455] The steam supply part 900 may further include a recovery pipe 815 connecting the steam nozzle 900 and the steam generator 810. The recovery pipe 815 may supply the water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 and temporarily stored to the steam generator 810.

[0456] Thus, the steam pipe 813 for allowing steam to flow into the steam nozzle 900 and the recovery pipe 815 for allowing water to be discharged from the steam nozzle 900 may be provided as separate flow paths.

[0457] Therefore, it is possible to prevent the water supplied from the steam nozzle 900 from hindering the movement of the steam supplied from the steam generator 810 .

[0458] On the other hand, the recovery pipe 815 may have a U-shape. That is, the height of a portion of the region between the two ends of the recovery pipe 815 is lower than that of the two ends. As a result, a predetermined amount of water can be accumulated in the recovery pipe 815 like a trap, thereby preventing the steam or water supplied from the steam generator 810 from flowing in again through the recovery pipe 815.

[0459] The steam pipe 813 may include a steam hose 8131 connecting the steam nozzle 900 and the steam generator 810. The steam hose 8131 may be formed of a rubber material.

[0460] The recovery pipe 815 may be provided separately from the steam pipe 813, and may be configured separately from the steam pipe 813. A recovery hose 8151 may be included to connect the steam nozzle 900 and the steam generator 810. The recovery hose 8151 may be formed of a rubber material.

[0461] The steam generator 810 may receive and contain water supplied to the steam nozzle 900. The steam generator 810 is not directly connected to the water supply pump 880, so the water flowing into the steam generator 810 may not flow back to the water supply pump 880.

[0462] In addition, the steam nozzle 900 is disposed above the steam generator 810 and is connected to the steam generator 810 via the recovery pipe 815, so that water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 can be automatically supplied to the steam generator 810 by gravity. As a result, the water supplied from the water supply pump 880 to the steam nozzle 900 cannot flow back to the water supply pump 880.

[0463] As a result, a check valve between the water supply pump 800 and the steam nozzle 900 or the steam generator 810 can be omitted. Therefore, the water supply pipe 881 can be formed by a water supply hose. The flow path for supplying water to the steam supply unit 900 can be simplified, and the possibility of water leakage from the flow path is reduced accordingly.

[0464] In addition, a large amount of water can be supplied to the steam nozzle 900 at a relatively high pressure by the water supply pump 800. As a result, foreign matter accumulated in the steam nozzle 900 or bacteria that have grown can be washed by the water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 and flow to the inside of the steam generator 810 after being washed. Therefore, the steam nozzle 900 can always be kept in a clean state, and the flow of the supplied steam can be prevented from being blocked.

[0465] On the other hand, if the steam supplied from the steam nozzle 900 is condensed, the condensed water can flow into the steam generator 810 again through the recovery pipe 815. That is, the condensed water generated in the steam nozzle 900 can be recovered to the steam generator 810 in the same moving direction as the water supplied from the water supply pump 800, and used again as water for generating the steam. Therefore, the laundry processing apparatus of the present invention can prevent the water level of the water supply barrel 30 from being sharply reduced, and can also prevent water from being wasted.

[0466] Fig. 27 This is a diagram schematically showing the flow path structure of the steam supply unit of the present invention.

[0467] The water supplied from the water supply pump 880 may be supplied to the steam nozzle 900 along the water supply pipe 881 .

[0468] The steam nozzle 900 may supply the received water to the steam generator 810 .

[0469] The steam generator 810 may receive water through the recovery pipe 815 .

[0470] If water generates steam due to heating by the heater part 840 in the steam generator 810 , the steam may be supplied to the steam nozzle 900 along the steam pipe 813 .

[0471] At this time, the recovery pipe 815 and the steam pipe 813 may be separated from each other and configured to the steam generator 810 .

[0472] The steam condensed in the steam nozzle 9000 may flow back into the steam generator 810 again through the recovery pipe 815 .

[0473] Except for the recovery pipe 815 and the steam pipe 813 connected to the steam nozzle 900, the hose connected to the outside of the steam generator 810 may be omitted. That is, the water supply pump 880 may not be directly connected to the steam generator 810, so the hose connecting the water supply pump 800 and the steam generator 810 may be omitted.

[0474] Therefore, the flow path related to steam in the clothes processing apparatus of the present invention can be provided with only the water supply pipe 881, the recovery pipe 815, and the steam pipe 813, so the flow path structure can be simplified.

[0475] In addition, the steam nozzle 900 may be disposed above the steam generator 810. Therefore, water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 may be entirely guided to the steam generator 810 without an additional check valve.

[0476] Therefore, if water supplied from the water supply pump 880 is supplied to the steam nozzle 900 , the water supplied to the steam nozzle 900 may be entirely guided to the steam generator 810 , thereby preventing the possibility of water backflowing from the steam nozzle 900 to the water supply pump 880 .

[0477] Therefore, a check valve between the water supply pump 880 and the steam nozzle 900 may be omitted.

[0478] In addition, since the check valve does not need to be provided on the water supply pipe 880, the water supply pipe 880 can be formed by one hose instead of a plurality of hoses. As a result, not only the flow path structure becomes simpler, but also the setting and maintenance of the flow path become convenient, and the possibility of water leakage can be further reduced.

[0479] Fig.28 2 is a diagram showing a flow path structure of the steam nozzle.

[0480] The steam nozzle 900 may include a supply container 910 which receives steam from the steam housing 810 or receives and contains water from the water supply pump 880 .

[0481] The supply container 910 may be formed in a shell shape having an inner space capable of receiving and containing water or steam.

[0482] The water supply pipe 881 may be connected to the supply container 910 at a position higher than the bottom surface of the supply container 910. For example, the water supply pipe 881 may be coupled to the side surface of the supply container 910. Thus, the water supplied to the supply container 910 may be blocked from flowing back to the water supply pipe 881.

[0483] The water supply pipe 881 may be connected to the supply container 910 at a higher position than the recovery pipe 815. For example, one end of the recovery pipe 815 may be coupled to the bottom surface of the supply container 910, and the other end may be coupled to the steam generator 810. Thus, the water supplied to the water supply pipe 881 may automatically flow into the recovery pipe 815.

[0484] In addition, the recovery pipe 815 may have a U-shape so as to accommodate predetermined water therein.

[0485] On the other hand, the recovery pipe 815 may be disposed adjacent to the water supply pipe 811. Thus, the water supplied through the water supply pipe 811 may flow into the steam housing 810 quickly without remaining in the supply container 810.

[0486] On the other hand, one end of the steam pipe 813 may be combined with the lower portion of the supply container 910, and the other end may be combined with the upper end of the steam generator 810 or the steam cover 820. Thus, the steam generated in the steam generator 810 may be automatically supplied to the supply container 910 due to the density difference.

[0487] The steam pipe 813 is connected to a higher position in the supply container 910 than the recovery pipe 815. In addition, the steam pipe 813 may be configured to be farther from the water supply pipe 881 than the recovery pipe 815.

[0488] Thus, the water supplied to the supply container 910 may be more supplied to the recovery pipe 815 rather than flowing back to the steam pipe 813 .

[0489] The steam pipe 813 may be combined with a bottom surface of the supply container 910 .

[0490] The bottom surface of the supply container 910 may be configured such that a portion coupled to the recovery pipe 815 is low and a portion coupled to the steam pipe 813 is higher. To this end, a step may be formed on the bottom surface of the supply container 910 or the bottom surface may be configured to be inclined.

[0491] The steam nozzle 900 may further include a container cover 920 coupled to an upper portion of the supply container 910. The container cover 920 may include a steam injection hole 923 formed through an upper portion. The steam injection hole 923 may communicate with the interior of the inner case 200.

[0492] The supply container 910 may have a box shape with an open upper portion, and the container cover 920 may cover an upper portion of the supply container 910 .

[0493] The steam supplied through the steam pipe 813 may be discharged through the steam injection hole 923 and supplied to the inside of the inner case 200 .

[0494] The steam pipe 813 may be disposed between the steam injection hole 932 and the inner side surface of the supply container 910. The steam injection hole 932 may be disposed between the water supply pipe 881 and the steam pipe 813, and may be disposed between the recovery pipe 815 and the steam pipe 813. Thus, the steam that is not discharged through the steam injection hole 932 and is condensed may be discharged to the recovery pipe 815 without remaining inside the supply container 910.

[0495] The steam injection hole 932 may be disposed at the center of the container cover 920 based on the width direction of the container cover 920 .

[0496] The container cover 920 may be coupled to the supply container 910 by hook coupling, etc. Thus, an additional fastening member for coupling the container cover 920 and the supply container 910 may be omitted.

[0497] On the other hand, the upper portion of the supply container 910 may be open, so that it may be convenient to set various shapes or structures inside, and it may be convenient to set various structures at the lower portion of the container cover 920.

[0498] With the steam injection hole 932 as a reference, the water supply pipe 881 and the recovery pipe 815 are arranged on one side of the supply container 910 , and the steam pipe 813 is arranged on the other side of the supply container 910 .

[0499] That is, the water supply pipe 881 and the recovery pipe 815 may be arranged adjacent to each other, and the steam pipe 813 may be arranged farther from the water supply pipe 881 than the recovery pipe 815 .

[0500] Thus, the water moving to the water supply pipe 881 may be supplied to the supply container 910 in the I direction. The water supplied to the supply container 910 may be immediately discharged to the recovery pipe 815 in the II direction and supplied to the steam generator 810. The steam supplied from the steam pipe 813 may be supplied to the supply container 910 in the III direction and discharged to the steam injection hole 932, and the condensed water may be discharged to the recovery pipe 815 in the II direction and supplied to the steam generator 810 again.

[0501] Fig.29 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the steam nozzle.

[0502] Reference Fig.29 (a), the supply container 910 may include a container side 911 that can be combined with the container cover 920.

[0503] A first tube 9121 may be extended from one side of the container side 911 , and the first tube 9121 is combined with the water supply pipe 881 to receive water.

[0504] The first tube 9121 has a tube shape, the water supply pipe 881 may be inserted and coupled to the first tube 9121 , and may be integrally provided with the container side surface 911 .

[0505] The supply container 910 may include a bottom surface 912 extending from a lower portion of the container side surface 911. The container side surface 911 and the bottom surface 912 may form an inner space capable of containing water or steam.

[0506] The supply container 910 may include a second pipe 9122 extending from the bottom surface 912, combined with the recovery pipe 815, and discharging water.

[0507] The second pipe 9122 may have a pipe shape, and the recovery pipe 815 may be inserted and coupled to the second pipe 9122 and integrally provided with the bottom surface 912 .

[0508] The second tube 9122 may be formed adjacent to the container side 911 provided with the first tube 9121. Thus, water supplied from the first tube 9121 may be quickly discharged to the second tube 9122.

[0509] Of course, the second tube 9122 may extend from the container side 911. However, in this case, the second tube 9122 may also be arranged at a lower portion than the first tube 9121.

[0510] Reference Fig.29 (a) and Fig.29 (b), the supply container 910 may include a third pipe 9131 extending from the bottom surface 912 and combined with the steam pipe 813. The third pipe 9131 may be configured to supply steam to the inside of the supply container 910.

[0511] The third pipe 9131 may extend from the bottom surface 912 in a pipe shape and be inserted and combined with the steam pipe 813. The third pipe 9131 may be provided integrally with the supply container 910.

[0512] The third tube 9131 may be disposed separately from the first tube 9121 and the second tube 9122. For example, the third tube 9131 may be disposed adjacent to the other side of the container side surface 911 that faces the side surface to which the first tube 9121 is coupled.

[0513] The supply container 910 may be longer in the front-to-rear direction than in the width direction.

[0514] The first tube 9121 extends on one side of the supply container 910, and the third tube 9131 can be arranged on the other side or closer to the other side than the one side. Thus, the first tube 9121 and the third tube 9131 can be spaced as far apart as possible.

[0515] The second tube 9122 may be configured to be closer to the first tube 9121 than the third tube 9131 .

[0516] The supply container 910 may further include a separation partition wall 915 capable of dividing the third pipe 9131 and the inside of the supply container 910 .

[0517] The width of the container cover 920 in the width direction may be longer than the width in the front-rear direction. The steam injection hole 923 may be a through hole formed in the container cover 920 along the width direction.

[0518] In order to prevent water from being discharged through the steam injection hole 932 , the first tube 9121 and the second tube 9122 may be disposed between the container side 911 and the steam injection hole 932 so that water discharged from the first tube 9121 is directly discharged before reaching the steam injection hole 932 .

[0519] On the other hand, the third tube 9131 may be disposed between the steam injection hole 932 and the container side surface 911 facing the first tube 9121 , so that the exhausted steam is discharged to the steam injection hole 932 without reaching the first tube 9121 and the second tube 9122 .

[0520] As a result, the steam injection hole 923 may be disposed between the first tube 9121 and the third tube 9131 , and the steam injection hole 923 may be disposed between the second tube 9122 and the third tube 9131 .

[0521] The separation partition wall 915 may block the inlet of the third pipe 9131 through which the steam flows in from being exposed to the bottom surface 912. The separation partition wall 915 may protrude from the inner surface of the supply container 910 to surround the outer circumferential surface of the third pipe 9131.

[0522] For example, the separation partition wall 915 may protrude from the bottom surface 912 and extend to meet the inner surface of the container side surface 911 .

[0523] The separation partition wall 915 may also have a tubular shape that protrudes inward without being connected to the container side surface 911.

[0524] The separation partition wall 915 can block the water supplied from the first pipe 9121 from directly flowing into the third pipe 9131. Thus, even if a large amount of water is supplied from the first pipe 9121 and is not immediately discharged into the second pipe 9122, the separation partition wall 915 can prevent the water from flowing into the third pipe 9131.

[0525] Thus, even if the third tube 9131 is arranged below the first tube 9121 or on the bottom surface 912 , water can be prevented from flowing back into the third tube 9131 .

[0526] In addition, the steam supplied from the third pipe 9131 may be guided to the steam injection hole 923 by the separation partition wall 915. Therefore, the steam discharged from the third pipe 9131 does not remain in the supply container 910 or contact the contained water, thereby being blocked from being unnecessarily condensed.

[0527] On the other hand, the bottom surface of the supply container 910 may be arranged such that the second tube 9122 is lower than the third tube 9131. The bottom surface 912 where the third tube 9131 is arranged may be higher than the bottom surface 912 where the second tube 9122 is arranged.

[0528] A height H1 of the container side surface 911 adjacent to the third tube 9131 may be formed to be smaller than a height H2 of the container side surface 911 adjacent to the second tube 9122 .

[0529] The bottom surface 912 may have a slope that decreases along a width direction of the supply container 900 .

[0530] Thus, the water remaining or contained in the supply container 910 can be automatically discharged to the second pipe 9122 by gravity.

[0531] Reference Fig.29 (c), the container cover 920 may include a moisture separation plate 922, and the moisture separation plate 922 is arranged on one side of the steam injection hole 923, which can hinder the movement of steam or water.

[0532] The moisture separation plate 922 may have a plate shape protruding from a lower portion of the container cover 920 .

[0533] The moisture separation plate 912 may be disposed along the front-rear direction of the container cover 920 .

[0534] The moisture separation plate 922 may pre-condense steam that is likely to be condensed among the steam supplied from the third pipe 9131. Water condensed on the moisture separation plate 922 is condensed on the bottom surface 912 of the supply container 920 and discharged to the second pipe 9122.

[0535] Steam that does not pass through the moisture separation plate 922 is likely to be condensed when passing through the steam injection hole 923 or condensed before reaching the clothes when supplied to the inside of the inner case 200. Since such steam generates unnecessary residual water inside the inner case 200 or the machine room 300, it is preferably removed from the inside of the steam nozzle 900.

[0536] To this end, the moisture separation plate 912 may come into contact with the steam supplied from the third tube 9131 and hinder the steam, which is likely to be condensed in the steam, from moving toward the steam injection hole 922 .

[0537] The moisture separation plate 922 may be disposed between the steam injection hole 923 and the third tube 9131. In addition, the moisture separation plate 922 may be wider than the width of the steam injection hole 932 or the width in the front-rear direction.

[0538] Thus, the steam discharged from the third tube 9131 may be discharged to the steam injection hole 932 after first contacting the moisture separation plate 922 .

[0539] The moisture separation plate 922 may extend from the container cover 920 at a length that can be spaced apart from the bottom surface 912 of the supply container 910 .

[0540] The moisture separation plate 922 may also function as a blocking plate that prevents water supplied from the first tube 9121 from moving toward the third tube 9131 .

[0541] The supply container 910 may include a plurality of container coupling parts 916 that can be coupled with the container cover 920 .

[0542] The container cover 920 may include a fastening hook 924 that is detachably coupled to the container coupling portion 916 .

[0543] The container coupling portion 916 may protrude outward from the supply container 910 , and the fastening hook 924 may be locked and fixed to the container coupling portion 916 .

[0544] Fig.30 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing another embodiment of the steam nozzle.

[0545] The steam nozzle 900 may include a supply container 910 having an inner space for accommodating water and steam therein, and a container cover 920 coupled to the supply container 910 to shield the inner space.

[0546] The configurations of the first tube 9121 , the second tube 9122 , and the third tube 9131 may be the same as those in the aforementioned embodiment.

[0547] Reference Fig.29 (a), the bottom surface of the supply container 910 may include: a first bottom surface 912, the third tube 9131 extending on the first bottom surface 912; and a second bottom surface 913 having a lower height than the first bottom surface 912, the second tube 9122 extending on the second bottom surface 913.

[0548] The second bottom surface 913 may be formed to extend downward in a stepped manner from the first bottom surface 912. Thus, water flowing from the first tube 9131 may collide with the stepped surface 914 formed between the first bottom surface 912 and the second bottom surface 913, thereby limiting movement toward the third tube 9131.

[0549] The area of ​​the second bottom surface 913 may be larger than the area of ​​the first bottom surface 912. Thus, even if a large amount of water flows in from the first tube 9131, most of the water can be contained only between the second bottom surface 913 and the container side surface 911 and discharged to the second tube 9122.

[0550] In addition, the first bottom surface 912 may be inclined downward from the third pipe 9131 toward the second pipe 9122, and the second bottom surface 913 may be inclined downward toward the third pipe 9131. Therefore, residual water existing inside the supply container 910 may be automatically discharged to the second pipe 9122.

[0551] Reference Fig.29 (b), the steam injection hole 924 may be closer to the back side than the front side in the top surface of the container cover 920. The third pipe 9131 may be closer to the rear side in the bottom surface 912.

[0552] The moisture separation plate 922 may be disposed in the front-rear direction of the container cover 920 , and may be disposed between the third tube 9131 and the steam injection hole 924 .

[0553] At this time, the moisture separation plate 922 may extend with a length that becomes shorter as it protrudes from the rear to the front. For example, the cross section may have a triangular shape.

[0554] Thus, the moisture separation plate 922 blocks the steam supplied from the third pipe 9131 from moving directly to the steam injection hole 924, and can prevent the flow of steam from being unnecessarily restricted.

[0555] Therefore, the steam supplied from the third pipe 9131 may be easily discharged to the steam injection hole 924 over the lower portion of the moisture separation plate 922 .

[0556] Of course, the water condensed in the moisture separation plate 922 may move along the lower section of the moisture separation plate 922 and be guided to the container side 911 .

[0557] On the other hand, the container cover 920 may be provided with a discharge portion 9231 for discharging air or water between the steam injection hole 924 and the first tube 9121. Thus, when a high pressure is formed inside the steam nozzle 920, a part of the air may be discharged.

[0558] In addition, the container cover 920 may further include a lower protrusion 923 , and the lower protrusion 923 extends downward to face the first tube 9211 .

[0559] The discharge portion 9231 may function as a hole into which a mold forming the lower protrusion 923 is inserted.

[0560] The lower protrusion 923 may support a pipe that can be inserted or disposed inside the steam nozzle 900 , or support a water level sensor, a temperature sensor, and the like.

[0561] The present invention can be implemented in various forms, and the scope of the claims is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. Therefore, as long as the modified embodiments include the constituent elements of the claims of the present invention, they should be regarded as belonging to the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: A box body having an opening at the front; An inner shell, arranged inside the box body, for accommodating clothes; A door rotatably coupled to the box body to open and close the opening; as well as a machine room having a heat supply part for supplying hot air to the inner casing and a steam supply part for supplying steam; The steam supply unit comprises: A water supply tank is detachably arranged in the machine room and stores water; a steam generator accommodating a heater portion for heating the water to generate steam; and a steam nozzle, in communication with the steam generator, for supplying steam generated in the steam generator to the interior of the inner casing; The steam nozzle receives water contained in the water supply tub and transfers the water to the steam generator.

2. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam nozzle is arranged above the steam generator.

3. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam supply part further includes a recovery hose which supplies the water contained in the steam nozzle to the steam generator.

4. The clothes treating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The recovery hose is configured so that both ends are higher than other portions.

5. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam supply unit also includes: a water pump that supplies the water stored in the water supply tank to the steam nozzle; and A water supply pipe is connected between the water pump and the steam nozzle.

6. The clothes treating device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The steam supply part further includes a steam hose transferring the steam generated in the steam generator to the steam nozzle.

7. The clothes treating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam nozzle comprises: a supply container providing an internal space for receiving the water or steam; a first tube extending from the supply container and receiving the water; and a second pipe extending from the supply container and delivering the water to the steam generator; The second tube is arranged below the first tube.

8. The clothes treating device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The steam nozzle further includes a third tube extending from the supply container and receiving the steam; The third tube is arranged below the first tube.

9. The clothes treating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The supply container comprises: The first tube is disposed on the side of the container to form the internal space; and A bottom surface extending from a lower portion of the container side surface and provided with the second tube and the third tube; The second tube is arranged closer to the first tube than the third tube.

10. The clothes treating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The supply container comprises: The first tube is disposed on the side of the container to form the internal space; and A bottom surface extending from a lower portion of the container side surface and provided with the second tube and the third tube; The bottom surface is inclined or stepped so that the second tube is arranged below the third tube.

11. The clothes treating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The supply container comprises: The first tube is arranged on the side of the container to form the internal space; a bottom surface extending from a lower portion of the container side surface and provided with the second tube and the third tube; and A separation partition wall protrudes from the bottom surface to separate the second tube and the third tube.

12. The clothes treating device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The separation partition wall extends from the bottom surface to surround a periphery of the third tube.

13. The clothes treating device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The steam nozzle further includes a container cover, which is coupled to an upper portion of the supply container to transfer the steam to the interior of the inner shell; The container cover comprises: a steam injection hole for discharging the steam to the outside of the supply container; and A separation plate, extending from one side of the steam spraying hole and spaced apart from an inner surface of the supply container, blocks movement of the steam.

14. The clothes treating device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The separation plate is disposed between the second tube and the third tube.

15. The clothes treating device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The separation plate is disposed between the steam injection holes and the third tube.

16. The clothes treating device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The separation plate is disposed closer to the third tube than the second tube.

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