Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention provides a clothes treating apparatus in which at least a portion of a speaker coupled to a casing and converting information transmitted to one or more of a control unit and a control panel into sound waves is disposed forward of the casing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a garment handling apparatus. More specifically, it relates to a garment handling apparatus in which the front panel is formed as a single piece of a plate. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, a garment handling device is a device that performs one or more of a washing program to remove foreign objects from garments and a drying program to remove moisture from garments. Such a garment handling device may be equipped with a screen that can display the status of the washing or drying program or display notifications occurring within the garment handling device.

[0003] While confirming the screen, users can select a program to perform a washing or drying program, or view the status of the washing or drying program and other information displayed on the garment handling device.

[0004] Recently, clothing handling devices have emerged that include not only a display unit but also a speaker that displays the content or additional information shown on the display unit in an auditory manner.

[0005] This garment handling device delivers information to the user audibly via a speaker, thus having the advantage of being able to deliver necessary information even when the user is in a position where the display cannot be seen, and being able to deliver information intuitively even when the user is not focusing on the display.

[0006] Existing garment handling devices typically house the speaker inside the enclosure. However, with the speaker inside the enclosure, there is a problem where the sound emitted by the speaker collides with the inner wall of the enclosure, resulting in a decrease in sound propagation. Furthermore, there is a problem where the sound waves emitted by the speaker collide with the inner surface of the enclosure and the interior of the garment handling device, generating unwanted resonance and making it difficult to transmit accurate sound information.

[0007] To address this issue, when the speaker is exposed to or positioned outside the enclosure, it is directly exposed to clothing, moisture, and external impacts, which raises concerns about ensuring the speaker's durability.

[0008] Alternatively, the speaker can be placed in a doorway, but to prevent the speaker from protruding outwards, it can be configured to emit sound towards the enclosure rather than towards the front of the door. In this case, most of the sound waves emitted by the speaker propagate backwards, resulting in the inability to accurately transmit sound information to a user located in front of the enclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0010] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a clothing handling device in which at least a portion of a speaker is disposed outside the enclosure or exposed to the outside of the enclosure, thereby enabling the direct transmission of sound information to the user without obstruction.

[0011] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a clothing handling device that can position a speaker from the enclosure toward the front.

[0012] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a clothing treatment device that can prevent the speaker from coming into contact with clothing or water, or the speaker from being exposed to clothing or water, even if the speaker is exposed to the outside of the enclosure.

[0013] Technical solutions to the problem

[0014] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a garment processing device, the garment processing device including a speaker, the speaker being integrated into a housing, which converts information transmitted from one or more of the control unit or the control panel into sound waves, at least a portion of the speaker being positioned closer to the front than the housing.

[0015] The enclosure may include a mounting groove that extends in a stepped manner on the inner circumferential surface of the opening, the door is mounted in the mounting groove, and at least a portion of the speaker may protrude further forward than the mounting groove.

[0016] The speaker can be configured in the mounting slot to emit the sound waves forward.

[0017] The control panel of the garment handling device can be located closer to the top than the opening, and the speaker can be configured in the mounting slot between the control panel and the opening.

[0018] The speaker can be configured to be shielded by the door.

[0019] If the door closes the opening, it can prevent the speaker from being exposed to the outside.

[0020] The mounting slot may include a mounting hole, which allows the speaker to be positioned closer to the upper part of the hinge portion that secures the door opening or closing, or to be exposed thereon.

[0021] The area of ​​the mounting hole can be larger than the area of ​​the speaker.

[0022] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include: a mounting panel, which is attached to the inner surface of the housing at a position closer to the upper part than the opening; and a speaker mounting portion, which extends from the mounting panel to protrude from the mounting hole to fix the speaker.

[0023] The speaker mounting portion may include: an exposed plate, inserted into the mounting hole and exposed to the mounting groove; and a guide hole, the guide hole penetrating the exposed plate to allow wires passing through the speaker and the control panel or the control portion to pass through the guide hole.

[0024] The loudspeaker may include: a body mounted on the exposed plate; a sound generating part housed in the body, connected to the wire part and generating the sound wave; a body connecting part extending from the body and connecting to the exposed plate; and a buffer member disposed between the body connecting part and the exposed plate to buffer vibration or impact.

[0025] The main body can be configured separately from the exposed plate.

[0026] The speaker mounting portion may further include a connecting protrusion that protrudes forward from the exposed plate and engages with the main body connecting portion or the buffer member.

[0027] The connecting protrusion may include a detachment prevention part, which is configured to have a diameter larger than the diameter of the fixed end of the connecting protrusion, in order to prevent the main body connecting part or the buffer member from detaching.

[0028] The garment processing apparatus of the present invention may further include a hot air supply unit, which is attached to the top of the outer drum and supplies hot air to the inside of the drum.

[0029] Invention Effects

[0030] In this invention, at least a portion of the speaker is disposed outside the enclosure or exposed to the outside of the enclosure, thus enabling it to directly transmit sound information to the user without obstruction.

[0031] In this invention, the speaker is configured to face the front of the enclosure, thus ensuring the direct transmission of sound information.

[0032] The present invention has the effect of preventing the speaker from coming into contact with clothing or water, or exposing the speaker to clothing or water, even if the speaker is exposed outside the enclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the appearance of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the internal cross-section of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention when it is configured as a composite device.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing in detail the internal structure of the housing of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a structural embodiment of the control panel 100 of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the appearance of auxiliary devices that may be included in the garment handling apparatus of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the internal structure of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention when it is configured as an auxiliary device.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the front panel structure of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing the edges of the front panel.

[0041] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the top of the housing with the control panel in its combined state.

[0042] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the way the front panel and control panel are combined.

[0043] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the process of setting up a control panel on the front panel.

[0044] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing an embodiment of a connection and fixing part that attaches the display panel to the setting panel.

[0045] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing an embodiment of attaching the cover panel to the mounting panel.

[0046] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the clothing handling apparatus of the present invention equipped with a speaker.

[0047] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment where the speaker is mounted on the front panel.

[0048] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing the speaker mounting section as viewed from the rear of the front panel.

[0049] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the speaker mounting section as viewed from the front of the front panel.

[0050] Figure 18 This is a diagram illustrating a structural embodiment of the loudspeaker integrated with the loudspeaker mounting portion.

[0051] Figure 19This is a diagram showing a cross-section of the loudspeaker attached to the loudspeaker mounting section. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The embodiments disclosed in this specification will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or similar reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar configurations in different embodiments, and their descriptions are first described herein. Unless otherwise stated, singular expressions used in this specification include plural expressions. Furthermore, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of relevant well-known technologies are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions might obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. It should also be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of readily understanding the embodiments disclosed in this specification and should not be construed as limiting the technical concepts disclosed in this specification to the drawings.

[0053] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the appearance of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0054] The garment handling device of the present invention can be configured as either a washing machine 1 or a dryer 2, or it can include one or more of a composite device 4 integrating a washing machine 1 and a dryer 2 and an auxiliary device 5 disposed at the lower part of the composite device 4.

[0055] Hereinafter, the description will be based on the present invention's garment processing apparatus being configured as a composite device 4 and an auxiliary device 5 disposed at the lower part of the composite device 4. However, this is for illustrative purposes only and does not preclude the garment processing apparatus of the present invention from being configured as a washing machine 1, or as a dryer 2, or as a washing machine 1 and a dryer 2 arranged vertically.

[0056] The composite device 4 of the present invention may include a housing 10 forming the exterior. The front of the housing 10 may be provided with an opening for taking out and putting in clothing, and the opening may be opened and closed by a door 200.

[0057] The door 200 can be rotatably attached to the housing 10, and the door 200 can be configured to selectively open and close the opening. The door 200 can be configured such that, when fixed or locked to the housing 10, only a transparent material is exposed on the front. Therefore, the front of the door 200 can be made of glass or a transparent material such as plastic or acrylic resin.

[0058] The top of the door 200 may be equipped with a control panel 100 for receiving instructions to control the clothing processing device of the present invention or for displaying information to the outside.

[0059] The enclosure may include a front panel 11 forming the front side, and the control panel 100 may be disposed on the front panel 11.

[0060] The control panel 100 may be provided with an input section to receive various commands from the user. The control panel 100 may also be provided with a display section for displaying information about the garment processing device to the outside. The control panel 100 may also be configured, at least in part, as a touch panel to perform the functions of the input section and the display section.

[0061] The width of the control panel 100 can be greater than its height, and it can be set to an elliptical shape or a shape similar to a sports track. Therefore, the control panel 100 can display more information than when it is set to a circle, or can easily display complete articles, phrases, etc.

[0062] The control panel 100 can be configured to receive instructions to execute the program, or to display the status of executing the program, information required to execute the program, etc.

[0063] The control panel 100 may include one or more of the following: a plurality of buttons or touch panels for receiving instructions from the user; a microphone for receiving the user's voice; a camera or proximity sensor for receiving the user's actions or status; a screen for displaying visual information to the user; and a speaker for transmitting auditory information to the user.

[0064] In the case where the garment handling device of the present invention is configured as a roller type with the opening located at the front of the housing, the control panel 100 can be positioned at the front of the housing 10, closer to the upper part than the door 11. This ensures accessibility and recognizability.

[0065] Of course, when the clothing handling device of the present invention is configured as a top-opening type with the opening located on the upper part of the box, the control panel 100 can be configured in the top surface of the box 10 at a position closer to the front than the door 200.

[0066] When an auxiliary device 5 is arranged at the lower part of the composite device 4, the control panel 100 can be configured to control one or more of the composite device 4 and the lower auxiliary device 5 at the same time.

[0067] When the composite device 4 of the present invention is configured to function as the dryer 2, a filter 99 for filtering air from the drum outside the drum can be provided on the upper part of the housing 10.

[0068] The filter 99 can be housed inside the housing 10 and is configured to filter foreign objects from the circulating air duct. The circulating duct can be configured inside the housing 10 closer to the upper part than the lower part of the housing 10, so that the filter 99 can be led upward from the upper panel 13 of the housing. The structure of the circulating duct will be described later.

[0069] The door 200 can be combined with the housing 10 in the form of a push-button. The door 200 can be configured such that if the door 200 is pressed towards the housing 10, the door 200 will repeatedly open and close the opening.

[0070] If the door 200 is configured as a push button, even if the user is holding laundry or other items and cannot pull the door 200, the door 200 can be fixed to the box 10 or separated from the box 10 when pressure is applied to the opening or the box 10.

[0071] The door 200 is rotatably coupled to a hinge disposed on one side of the opening. Therefore, the locking part that engages or secures the door 200 to the housing 10 is preferably located in the area opposite to the hinge with reference to the opening.

[0072] The outer surface of the door 200 may be provided with a pressure-applying part 250 to guide the user to apply pressure to the position corresponding to the locking part. The pressure-applying part 250 may be distinguished from other areas of the surface, or it may be visually distinguishable by providing additional lighting.

[0073] The door 200 may also include a detection unit 240, which is configured to receive the operation when a user applies pressure or touches the door, and separate the door 200 from the housing 10.

[0074] The detection unit 240 can be configured to detect user body contact. For example, as long as it can detect user body contact, the detection unit 240 can be configured to include any component such as a touch film, touch panel, physical button, piezoelectric element, etc., provided on the door 200.

[0075] When a user touches or applies pressure to the detection unit 240, the door 200 can open from the housing 10 even without applying pressure towards the housing 10. This prevents the door 200 from being damaged or scratched when pressure is applied by a user or object.

[0076] The detection unit 240 can be located near the pressurization unit 250. Therefore, the user can intuitively recognize that the detection unit 240 and the pressurization unit 250 are areas for receiving user input.

[0077] The detection unit 240 can be built into the door 200 and can be displayed on the outer surface of the door 200. Therefore, the detection unit 240 may also include an additional light-emitting element. Of course, the area on the surface of the door 200 where the detection unit 240 is provided can also be displayed by marking, shading, or other means.

[0078] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may be further supplemented with an auxiliary device 5 disposed at the lower part of the composite device 3. The auxiliary device 5 may be disposed at the lower part of the composite device 3, and the composite device 3 may be mounted on the upper part of the auxiliary device 5.

[0079] The auxiliary device 5 may include an auxiliary box 10b disposed at the lower part of the box 10 of the composite device 4 and a drawer 80 extending forward from the auxiliary box 10b.

[0080] An open input section 84 may be configured in front of the drawer 80, and the open input section 84 may receive a user input command to extend the drawer 80 forward.

[0081] The open input section 84 can be configured in any way, as long as it can receive commands by touching the user's body. For example, it can be configured as a touch panel or a button.

[0082] With the assistance of the auxiliary device 5, the configuration height of the composite device 4 can be increased. Therefore, when the composite device 4 is configured as a front-load type with the door 200 positioned in front of the housing 10, the position of the opening 14 is also raised, allowing the user to easily approach the door 200 with little or no bending.

[0083] The detailed configuration of the composite device and the auxiliary device will be described later.

[0084] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the internal cross-section of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention when configured as a composite device.

[0085] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include an outer tub 20 housed inside the housing 10 and storing water, and a roller 30 rotatably housed in the outer tub 20 and storing water.

[0086] The outer bucket 20 may include an outer bucket body 21, which is cylindrical in shape and has an inlet 22 at the front.

[0087] The outer barrel body 21 can be made of plastic or the like, and the inlet 22 can protrude from the front of the outer barrel body 21 in a cylindrical shape smaller than the diameter of the outer barrel body 21.

[0088] The inlet 22 can be configured to communicate with the opening 14 of the box 10.

[0089] On the other hand, the outer barrel 20 may also include a gasket 23 that seals the space between the inlet 22 and the opening 14.

[0090] The gasket 23 can be configured to be separate from the outer barrel body 21. The gasket 23 can be annular to seal the gap between the inlet 22 and the opening 14.

[0091] The gasket 23 can be made of an elastic material. Therefore, even if the outer tub 20 vibrates, the gasket 23 can maintain a sealed state between the opening 14 and the inlet 22, preventing vibration from being transmitted to the opening 14 or the door 200.

[0092] The roller 30 may include a roller body 31 rotatably disposed on the outer drum body 21 and storing clothes, and an inlet 35 disposed in front of the roller body 31 and communicating with the inlet 22 and the opening 14.

[0093] The roller body 31 can be configured as a cylinder, and the back or outer peripheral surface of the roller body 31 can be provided with a through hole 33 communicating with the interior of the outer barrel body 21. The roller body 31 can be made of metal.

[0094] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include a water supply section 50 for supplying water to the outer tub 20 and a drainage section 60 for discharging water from the outer tub 20.

[0095] The display unit 150 can display device information I indicating the current status of the product being displayed.

[0096] The device information I may include composite information I1 that enables control of the composite device 4. For example, the composite information I1 may include one or more phrases, icons, or pictographs such as "washing and drying" or "composite device".

[0097] The device information I may also include auxiliary information I2 that enables control of the auxiliary device 5. For example, the auxiliary information I2 may include one or more phrases, icons, or pictographs such as "mini washing machine" or "auxiliary device".

[0098] The water supply unit 50 may include: a water supply valve 51 that is attached to the housing 10 and connected to an external water source for selective water supply; and a water supply pipe 52 that extends from the water supply valve 51 and transmits water supplied from the external water source. The water supply pipe 52 may also be attached to the outer tank body 21, and the end of the water supply pipe 52 may also be attached to the gasket 23.

[0099] As long as the water supply pipe 52 can supply water to the outer tub 20, the water supply pipe 52 can be connected to any position of the outer tub 20.

[0100] The drainage section 60 may include: a drain pipe 61 connected to the lower part of the outer tub 20 and draining water from the outer tub 20; a drain pump 62 providing power to drain water supplied from the drain pipe 61 to the outside of the housing 10; and a drain pipe 63 extending from the drain pump 62 to the outside of the housing 10 to drain water.

[0101] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a water level sensor 24 for detecting the water level in the outer tub 20. The water level sensor 24 can be configured in any way as long as it can detect the water level inside the outer tub 20. For example, the water level sensor 24 may include: a connecting pipe communicating with the outer tub 20 and closed at its end; and a device portion disposed at the top of the connecting pipe and for detecting pressure changes inside the connecting pipe.

[0102] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a support portion 70 that supports the outer tub 20 inside the housing 10.

[0103] The support 70 may include one or more of a suspension that supports the lower part of the outer barrel 20 and a spring that supports the top of the outer barrel 20.

[0104] The clothing handling device of the present invention may include a drive unit 40 with the same structure as a conventional washing machine 1.

[0105] In addition, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention may also include a heat supply unit 90 capable of circulating and heating the air inside the outer tub 20 or the drum 30.

[0106] The heat supply unit 90 can be configured at a position closer to the lower part than the outer barrel 20.

[0107] However, since the outer tub 20 is the configuration closest to the roller 30, and the lower part of the outer tub 20 is provided with a drainage section 60, the heat supply section 90 can be installed on the outer tub 20.

[0108] The heat supply unit 90 can be installed on the top of the outer tub 20. That is, the heat supply unit 90 can be positioned closer to the top than the opening of the outer tub.

[0109] The heat supply unit 90 may include one or more of the following: a circulation path 91 extending in at least one of the front-back or left-right directions of the outer casing 20 to circulate air inside the outer casing 20; an evaporator 92 housed in the circulation path 91 and cooling the air to condense moisture; a condenser 93 disposed downstream of the evaporator and heating the air; a compressor 94 disposed outside the circulation path 91 and supplying refrigerant to the condenser 93 to heat the air; an expansion valve that expands and cools the refrigerant discharged from the condenser 93 and then passes it to the evaporator 92; and a circulation fan 96 disposed inside the circulation path 91 and providing power to circulate the air.

[0110] The circulating flow path 91 can be configured such that one end is connected to the rear top of the outer barrel body 21, and the other end is connected to the front top of the outer barrel body 21 or the washer 24.

[0111] The circulating fan 96 can be driven to draw air from the rear of the drum 30 into the circulating flow path 91 and then discharge it into the drum body 31 through the inlet 35.

[0112] Therefore, the hot air generated by the heat supply unit 90 can flow in from the inlet 35 and be evenly supplied to the drum body 31 to dry the clothes evenly. In addition, the air after drying the clothes can flow smoothly into one end of the circulation path 91 through the through hole 33 under the negative pressure provided by the blower fan 96.

[0113] As a result, the heat supply unit 90 can be configured to supply hot air to the inside of the roller body 31 even if the roller 30 is housed in the outer barrel 20 and the outer peripheral surface of the roller 30 is provided with a plurality of through holes 33, resulting in greater air resistance.

[0114] Since the heat supply unit 90 is located at the lower part of the outer tank 20, the water collection unit and water storage tank for collecting condensate can be omitted. That is, the water condensed inside the circulation path 91 can be collected in the outer tank 20 and then discharged through the drain unit 60.

[0115] Based on the above configuration, the garment processing apparatus of the present invention can execute a plurality of processes for processing garments. These processes may include a washing process for removing foreign matter from the garments and a drying process for removing moisture from the garments.

[0116] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include an integrated control unit that integrates a control unit for performing a washing program and a control unit for performing a drying program. The integrated control unit may be built into the control panel 100, or it may be configured separately from the control panel 100 and installed inside the housing 10.

[0117] The speaker can be configured to convert information received from the integrated control unit or control panel into sound waves.

[0118] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include a drive unit 40 that is coupled to the outer drum 20 and rotates the roller 30.

[0119] The drive unit 40 may include: a stator 41 attached to the rear of the outer barrel body 21; a rotor 42 that rotates using the stator 41; and a rotating shaft 43 connecting the rotor 42 and the roller 30.

[0120] A bearing cover is provided on the back of the outer barrel body 21, and the rotating shaft 43 passes through the bearing cover, which rotatably supports the rotating shaft 43.

[0121] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing in detail the internal structure of the housing of the garment processing device of the present invention.

[0122] To ensure sufficient airflow volume or evaporator-condenser area, the circulation path 91 can be configured to extend from the top of the outer casing 20 in a U-shape.

[0123] That is, it can extend forward from the rear side of the top of the outer barrel body 21 and then extend to the other side in front of the top of the outer barrel body 21.

[0124] The circulation path 91 may include: an inflow section 91a extending from the rear to the front of the outer barrel body 21; a moving section 91b extending from the inflow section to the other side in front of the outer barrel body 21 or the washer 24; and a discharge section 91c extending downward from the moving section and communicating with the interior of the washer 24.

[0125] The pipe can extend from the top of the outer barrel 20 in the left-right direction, and the inside of the pipe can be sequentially equipped with a filter 99, an evaporator 92 and a condenser 93.

[0126] The circulating fan 96 can be configured to be connected to the circulating flow path 91.

[0127] The circulating fan 96 may also be disposed inside the circulating flow path 91, and may also include a cover connecting the moving part and the discharge part.

[0128] The circulating fan 96 can be positioned in front of the outer barrel body 21 to evenly distribute the weight behind the outer barrel body 21 to which the drive unit 40 is attached.

[0129] The circulating fan 96 can be driven to move air from the inlet to the outlet.

[0130] The water supply pipe 51 of the water supply unit 50 can be connected to the washer 24. The washer 24 can be provided with a nozzle 500 that connects to the end of the water supply pipe 51. The nozzle 500 can be configured to spray water supplied from the water supply pipe 51 evenly into the interior of the roller body 31.

[0131] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a circulation unit 65 for recirculating and supplying water from the outer tub 20.

[0132] The circulation unit 65 may include: a circulation pump connected to or configured on one side of the drain pump 62; and a circulation hose for resupplying water discharged from the outer tub body 21 to the outer tub 20.

[0133] Therefore, water can be saved by reusing water from the outer tub 20 during the washing or rinsing process, and detergent can be evenly dissolved in the circulation section 65, thereby improving washing efficiency.

[0134] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a detergent box 700 for storing detergent supplied to the outer tub 20.

[0135] The detergent dispenser 700 can be positioned lower than the outer tub 20. This prevents the detergent dispenser 700 from being interfered with by the upper heat supply unit 90, and ensures that the composite device 4 is easily exposed to the user even when raised by the auxiliary device 5.

[0136] The detergent dispenser 700 may include a detergent body for containing detergent and a detergent pump for spraying the detergent contained in the detergent body into the outer tub 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent water from the outer tub 20 from arbitrarily seeping into the interior of the detergent dispenser 700 or from supplying detergent arbitrarily.

[0137] The detergent dispenser 700 can be configured to supply detergent to at least one of the drain section 60 or the circulation section 65.

[0138] When detergent is supplied to the circulation unit 65, detergent can be supplied to the outer tub 20 by driving a circulation pump or the like. During the circulation process, the detergent can be more easily dissolved in water, and the detergent can be supplied to the clothes evenly.

[0139] A filter 800 may be provided between the drain pump 62 and the circulation section 65 to prevent foreign matter discharged from the outer tank 20 from flowing back into the circulation section 65.

[0140] The filter 800 can be exposed forward on one side of the detergent box 700 and can be installed and removed in a forward-facing manner.

[0141] The housing may also include a base 15 that supports the filter 800 and the detergent box 700.

[0142] The base 15 can form the lower surface of the housing 10.

[0143] The base 15 can be configured to support the support part 70, and can support the detergent box 700 and the filter 800 without interfering with the support part 70.

[0144] The detergent dispenser 700 can be detachably mounted on the base 15 and can be configured to extend forward from the base 15. This allows the user to continuously replenish detergent into the detergent dispenser 700 for cleaning.

[0145] The base 15 may also include a stepped panel 16 at the front, which is disposed at the lower part of the front panel 11 and guides one or more of the detergent box 700 and the filter 800 to be introduced or withdrawn.

[0146] The stepped panel 16 may be provided with holes for the detergent box 700 and the filter 800 to be introduced and led out, which can prevent the base 15 from being exposed to the outside.

[0147] The stepped panel 16 can be separated from the front panel 11. Therefore, the front panel 11 and the stepped panel 16 can be made of different materials. Consequently, even if the front panel 11 is made of a rigid or difficult-to-form metal material, the stepped panel 16 can be made of an easily formable material to guide the introduction or removal of one or more of the detergent dispenser 700 and the filter 800, or to expose them.

[0148] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a structural embodiment of the control panel 100 of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention.

[0149] The control panel 100 can be switched to either a washing mode that receives and executes a washing program command or displays the washing program status, or a drying mode that receives and executes a drying program command or displays the drying program status.

[0150] Additionally, when the auxiliary device described later is present, the control panel 100 can be converted into an auxiliary mode for receiving and executing auxiliary device commands or displaying the status of the auxiliary device.

[0151] The control panel 100 needs to fully implement the washing mode for executing the washing program, the drying mode for executing the drying program, and the auxiliary mode for executing auxiliary devices.

[0152] Therefore, the control panel 100 is preferably designed as a touch panel, omitting physical buttons, to selectively display washing mode, drying mode, and auxiliary mode. This eliminates the need for multiple buttons and indicators for separately executing washing mode, drying mode, and auxiliary mode.

[0153] The central quadrilateral portion of the control panel 100 may be provided with a display unit 150.

[0154] A power supply unit 110 for receiving power supply commands and an execution unit 120 for receiving execution commands for executing a selected program may be disposed on one side of the display unit 150.

[0155] If the power supply unit 110 is input, the control panel 100 is activated and consumes power under the action of a large electromotive force, but the integrated control unit may not consume power.

[0156] The integrated control unit can be controlled to receive power to execute a program capable of processing clothing only when the execution unit 120 is input.

[0157] The power supply unit 110 and the execution unit 120 can be configured as a touch area capable of touch input, and configured to light up when touch input is possible and turn off when touch input is not possible.

[0158] The display unit 150 can be configured to display weight information related to the weight of the detected clothing, as well as status information related to the selected program and options.

[0159] Furthermore, the display unit 150 may be configured as a touch panel and perform the following functions: the function of a program input unit 130 that receives a program selection instruction to select any program provided by the garment processing device; and the function of an option selection unit 140 that receives an option selection instruction to add additional conditions and functions to the program.

[0160] For example, the display unit 150 can display a program selection unit 130 that allows program selection. For example, the selected program C1 can be enlarged and displayed in a smaller size at positions such as left and right, while alternative programs C2 and C3 can be displayed. Thus, the display unit 150 can perform the functions of the program selection unit 130.

[0161] The display unit 150 may further include a status display unit 153 that displays the status of the garment handling device. The status display unit 153 may display one or more of the following in the form of icons: internal water level status, internal temperature status, locked status, sound status, and whether the program is running.

[0162] The option selection unit 140 may be configured outside the area of ​​the program selection unit 130 or outside the area where the program is displayed. The option selection unit 140 may be separated from the status display unit 153 and configured at the bottom.

[0163] If the option selection unit 140 is input, the selectable or adjustable options can be displayed on the display unit 150. During this process, the display of the program selection unit 130 and program C may disappear.

[0164] On the other hand, the display unit 150 may display a device selection unit M that can activate or control the auxiliary device 5.

[0165] The display unit 150 can be configured to display the status related to the auxiliary device 5 and receive instructions related to the auxiliary device 5 when the device selection unit M is input.

[0166] The device selection section M can be displayed as one or more of the following: phrases such as "mini" or "auxiliary device", graphic symbols, or icons.

[0167] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the appearance of an auxiliary device that may be included in the garment handling apparatus of the present invention.

[0168] The height and volume of the auxiliary device 5 can be smaller than that of the composite device 4.

[0169] As an auxiliary garment handling device, the auxiliary device can be configured to be additionally installed on the composite device 4. Of course, the auxiliary device 5 can also be installed independently.

[0170] When the clothing processing device of the present invention is configured as an auxiliary device 5, the box 10 may include an auxiliary box 10b, the height of which is less than the width in the left-right direction and the length in the front-back direction.

[0171] Because the auxiliary housing 10b is set at a low height, it can be configured at the lower part of the composite device 4.

[0172] Of course, the auxiliary device 5 can also be arranged on the top of the composite device 4. For ease of explanation, the following description is based on the auxiliary device 5 being arranged at the bottom of the composite device 4 or independently.

[0173] An opening may be provided at the front of the auxiliary housing 10b.

[0174] The auxiliary device 5 may also include a drawer 80, which is provided in the auxiliary box 10b by means of being introduced and drawn out through the opening.

[0175] The drawer 80 may include: a drawer body 82 housing an outer bucket or rotating roller that holds water inside; a drawer panel 81 disposed in front of the drawer body 82 and opening and closing the opening; and a track 83 leading the drawer body 82 into or out of the auxiliary box 10b.

[0176] The drawer body 82 can be configured as an open shell shape, and may also include an auxiliary door 29 for an outer tub and roller that can be opened or closed.

[0177] The auxiliary device 5 is equipped with a drawer 80, which can prevent it from being obstructed even if there are other clothing handling devices on the upper part.

[0178] The auxiliary device 5 can also have a control panel set separately in the drawer 80.

[0179] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the internal structure of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention when it is configured as an auxiliary device.

[0180] The auxiliary device 5 may include: an auxiliary outer tub 20b that holds water inside the drawer 80; and an auxiliary roller 30b that is rotatably disposed in the auxiliary outer tub and capable of holding clothing.

[0181] The height of the auxiliary outer tub 20b and the auxiliary roller 30b can be less than their diameter, and an inlet for putting clothes in can be formed at the top.

[0182] The auxiliary device 5 may further include a water level detection unit 26b for detecting the water level in the auxiliary outer tank 20b. The water level detection unit 26b may be connected to the auxiliary outer tank 20b from the outside and can detect the water level in the auxiliary outer tank 20b by detecting pressure changes inside the auxiliary outer tank 20b.

[0183] The auxiliary device 5 may include an auxiliary door 29, which is attached to the top of the auxiliary outer tub 20b to prevent water or clothing inside the auxiliary outer tub 20b from leaking out arbitrarily.

[0184] Additionally, the auxiliary device 5 may include an auxiliary drive unit 40b that is coupled with the auxiliary outer barrel 20b to rotate the auxiliary roller 30b.

[0185] The auxiliary drive unit 40b can be configured to be located at the lower part of the auxiliary outer barrel 20b, so as to rotate the auxiliary roller 30b.

[0186] The auxiliary drive unit 40b may include: an auxiliary stator 41b attached to the lower part of the auxiliary outer barrel 20b and generating a rotating magnetic field; an auxiliary rotor 42b that rotates using the auxiliary stator 41b; and an auxiliary rotating shaft 43b that rotates using the auxiliary rotor and is attached to the lower part of the auxiliary roller 30b.

[0187] The auxiliary device 5 of the present invention may further include an auxiliary water supply unit 50b configured to supply water to the auxiliary outer tank 20b.

[0188] The auxiliary water supply unit 50b may include: an auxiliary water supply valve 51b coupled to the auxiliary housing 10b; an auxiliary water supply pipe 52b extending from the auxiliary water supply valve 51b to the drawer for water supply; and an auxiliary box 53b leading the water supplied from the auxiliary water supply pipe 52b to the outer tub.

[0189] The auxiliary water supply pipe 52b can be configured to extend forward by a length equivalent to that of the drawer 80 extending from the auxiliary box 10b. The auxiliary box 53b can be configured to dispense and store detergent.

[0190] The auxiliary device 5 of the present invention may further include an auxiliary drainage section 60b configured to drain water from the auxiliary outer tank 20b.

[0191] The auxiliary drainage section 60b may include: an auxiliary drain pipe 61b for draining water from the auxiliary outer tank 20b; an auxiliary pump 62b connected to the auxiliary drain pipe 61b and providing power for drainage; and an auxiliary drain pipe 63b extending from the auxiliary pump 62b to the outside of the auxiliary housing 10b.

[0192] The auxiliary drain pipe 63b can be configured to extend forward by a length equivalent to that of the drawer 80 extending from the auxiliary box 10b.

[0193] The support 70 may include an auxiliary suspension 70d that connects the inner side of the drawer 80 and the outer side of the auxiliary outer tub 20b.

[0194] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the front panel structure of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention.

[0195] The control panel 100 can be positioned on the front of the housing 10. This allows a user, even if located far from the garment handling device, to easily monitor its status. The control panel 100 can be positioned higher than the opening 14 for easy access by the user. Consequently, the control panel 100 can be positioned on the front of the housing 10, above the opening 14 and below the top panel of the housing 10.

[0196] The front panel 11 of the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, located at the front of the housing 10, can be configured to support the control panel 100 on its inner side. To this end, the front panel 11 can have a region above the opening 14 where the control panel 100 is supported on its inner side, and a region located closer to the upper part of the opening 14 where the control panel 110 is supported. Therefore, the upper plate 112 of the front panel 11 can be configured to be at the same height as the top panel of the housing 10.

[0197] The front panel 11 can be integrally formed from the upper end, which is parallel to the upper panel, to the lower end, which is disposed below the opening 14, or it can be formed from a single plate.

[0198] Therefore, the front panel 11 can omit the additional decorative panel that would otherwise be attached to secure the control panel 100 while being exposed to the outside of the housing, located closer to the top than the opening.

[0199] In addition, the front panel 11 is composed of a single plate, presenting a unified material feel and omitting the dividing lines between components, thereby maximizing the aesthetic appeal.

[0200] In addition, since the front panel 11 is integrally formed, it can prevent air or moisture from flowing into the control panel 100 through the front of the housing.

[0201] The front panel 11 can be configured as a shell shape with an internal accommodating space. That is, the front panel 11 can be configured as a three-dimensional shape with volume, rather than a flat plate. Therefore, even if the front panel 11 is configured as a single plate, its durability can be enhanced. It can not only maintain its shape under external impact, but also accommodate the control panel 100 and stably protect the control panel 100 from external impact, moisture, and air.

[0202] Specifically, the front panel 11 may include: a front panel 111 having the opening 14 and exposing the front of the housing 10; an upper panel 112 extending rearward from the top of the front panel 111; and side panels 113 extending rearward from both sides of the front panel 111.

[0203] The upper panel 112 can extend side by side with the upper panel 13 to form part of the top surface of the box 10, and the side panel 113 can extend side by side with the side panel 17 to form part of the side surface of the box 10.

[0204] The upper panel 112 and the side panel 113 can extend from the front panel 111 with the same width or length.

[0205] The front panel 11 can form a rectangular prism-shaped accommodating space inside, consisting of the front panel 111, the upper panel 112, and the side panel 113.

[0206] The upper panel 112 and the side panel 113 can be configured to cover at least a portion of the top and side of the control panel 100 when the control panel 100 is fixed to the front panel 111.

[0207] The upper panel 112 can be configured to block at least a portion of the top surface of the control panel 100 from being exposed to the top of the front panel 11, and the side panel 113 can be configured to block at least a portion of the side surface of the control panel 100 from being exposed to the side surface of the front panel 11.

[0208] For example, the top panel 112 of the front panel 11 can extend from the front panel 111 to be longer than the thickness of the control panel 100, and the side panels 113 of the front panel 11 can extend from the front panel 111 to be longer than the thickness of the control panel 100. In this case, the control panel 100 can be completely accommodated within the front panel 11 and protected.

[0209] The front panel 111 may include a display hole 1111 that exposes at least a portion of the control panel 100 to the front. The display hole 1111 may be configured to expose the display panel in the control panel 100 that performs the function of displaying information to the outside.

[0210] The display hole 1111 can be configured in terms of its area and shape to expose the display section and the entire input section of the control panel 100 to the outside. For example, the display hole 1111 can be configured in the shape of a rectangle or a racetrack with a width greater than its height.

[0211] The front panel 111 may also have an input hole 117 that allows for additional physical button input.

[0212] The outer peripheral surface of the opening 14 may form a mounting portion 12 capable of accommodating and mounting at least a portion of the door 200. A hinge engagement hole 1112 may be formed on one side of the mounting portion 12, the hinge engagement hole 1112 being configured to allow the hinge portion 300 engaged with the door 200 to pass through.

[0213] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating a method for creating the edges of the front panel.

[0214] Reference Figure 8In order to make the front panel 11 a single piece of board while forming a space to accommodate the control panel 100, the upper panel 112 is made to extend upwards side by side from the top surface of the front panel 111, and then the upper panel 112 is bent backwards. The side panel 113 is made to extend laterally from both sides of the front panel 111, and then the side panel 113 is bent backwards.

[0215] In other words, after the board that will become an integral part of the front panel 11 material is cut and manufactured into a planar shape, the front panel 111, the upper panel 112, and the side panel 113 are bent at 90 degrees.

[0216] Metal sheets can deform and be stretched to a certain extent during the forming process of bending and other external forces. The deformation may be more severe in areas of stress concentration.

[0217] Therefore, safety holes 114 can be formed at the corners where the upper plate 112, the side panel 113, and the front plate 111 meet. For this purpose, inwardly recessed grooves can be provided at both ends of the corners separated by the upper plate 112 and the front plate 111, and inwardly recessed grooves can also be provided at both ends of the corners separated by the side panel 113 and the front plate 111.

[0218] Therefore, even if the bent portion deforms or is stretched during the bending process of the upper plate 112 and the side panel 113, the safety hole 114 can prevent the upper plate 112 and the side panel 113 from colliding or interfering with each other, and can prevent the shape of the vertex portion of the front plate 111 from being different from other parts.

[0219] Reference Figure 8 (b) The areas where the upper plate 112 and the side plate 113 face each other can be joined by welding or other processes. Additionally, the safety hole 114 can also be filled by welding or other processes.

[0220] The area corresponding to the safety hole 114 can be welded to perform the vertex function of the front panel 11, and the upper panel 112 and the side panel 113 can be connected to each other to form a unified aesthetic.

[0221] Therefore, even if the front panel 11 has an internal accommodating space, it can be set as a single plate without the need for additional bonding materials or fastening components, thus preventing the upper plate 112 and the side panel 113 from separating from each other under the action of internal stress.

[0222] Reference Figure 8(c) The welded portion of the front panel 11 can be surface-treated. Furthermore, the front panel 11 can be surface-treated not only for the welded portion but also for the entire area. This not only removes welding marks from the front panel 11 but also creates a certain level of gloss and texture on the entire surface, thereby maximizing aesthetic appeal.

[0223] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the top of the housing in the combined state of the control panel.

[0224] The front panel 11 may be configured to extend further upward than the outer barrel 20 and the heat supply section 90 to support and protect the control panel 100.

[0225] The upper panel 13 can be attached to the rear of the front panel 11. Therefore, the top surface of the front panel 11 can be positioned closer to the top than the top surface of the side panel 14.

[0226] The front panel 11 can be configured to support the control panel 100 on the inside and fully accommodate the control panel 100.

[0227] The upper panel 112 can block the top of the control panel 100 from being exposed to the outside of the front panel 11, and the side panel 113 can block the side of the control panel 100 from being exposed to the outside of the front panel 11.

[0228] Most of the components housed in the housing 10, excluding gaskets, are disposed outside the front panel 11. This provides stable protection for the control panel 100 against impacts transmitted from outside the housing 10, and also protects the control panel 100 from vibrations or impacts occurring within the outer tub 20.

[0229] In addition, even if water and air flow into the seam between the front panel 11 and the upper panel 13 and the side panel 17, the control panel 100 can be prevented from being exposed to the water and air.

[0230] The control panel 100 can be fixed to the inner surface of the front panel 111 of the front panel 11 without the need for additional components to be fixed to the top or side of the front panel 11.

[0231] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the way the front panel and control panel are combined.

[0232] If the front panel 11 is made entirely of metal, it will improve durability and aesthetics, but it may be difficult to form additional components to support the control panel 100 internally.

[0233] Therefore, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include an additional setting panel 1100 for fixing the control panel 100 to the front panel 11.

[0234] The front panel 11 has a top panel 112 and a side panel 113, which prevents the mounting panel 1100 from supporting or attaching to the corners of the front panel 11. Therefore, the mounting panel 1100 can be configured to attach to the back of the front panel 111 of the front panel 11.

[0235] The setting panel 1100 can be configured to support the load of the control panel 100, while also combining the control panel 100 with the front panel 111 and supporting other components of the control panel 100 on the back.

[0236] The setting panel 1100 is integrated with the back of the front panel 111 so that it is not exposed to the outside of the enclosure 10. Therefore, the setting panel 1100 is not exposed on the front of the enclosure 10; only the front panel 11, which is integrally formed with the control panel 100 and the door 200, is exposed, thus improving the aesthetic appeal.

[0237] The control panel 100 may include a display panel 1200, which is attached to the back of the setting panel 110 and configured to display visual information to the outside.

[0238] The display panel 1200 is configured as a touch panel capable of detecting user body contact, thus enabling it not only to display information to the outside world but also to input user commands.

[0239] The display panel 1200 can be entirely configured as a touch panel, or only a portion of it can be configured as a touch panel.

[0240] When the entire display panel 1200 is configured as a touch panel, the area is divided. The central area can perform the function of the display unit 150 and display visual information, and at the same time perform the function of the program selection unit 130 or the option selection unit 140, and is configured to receive selection instructions from the user to select a program / option. The two side areas can perform the functions of the power unit 110 and the execution unit 120, and are configured to receive power instructions and execution instructions.

[0241] When only a portion of the display panel 1200 is configured as a touch panel, the display panel 1200 may only have its central quadrilateral portion configured as a touch panel, and touch films may be provided on both sides of the touch panel to detect user touches only in specific areas. In this case, the touch panel can function as the display unit 150, and the touch films can function as the power supply unit 110 or the execution unit 120.

[0242] The display panel 1200 can be configured in any way as long as it can variably display visual information to the outside and detect the user's touch.

[0243] For example, the display panel 1200 may include a touch film, a screen portion that illuminates the touch film, and a control panel that controls the touch film and the screen portion.

[0244] The control panel 100 may also include a cover panel 1300, which is disposed behind the display panel 1200 to prevent the display panel 1200 from detaching from the setting panel 1100.

[0245] The cover panel 1300 can be configured to press the display panel 1200 forward while being combined with the setting panel 1100, or it can be combined with the display panel 1200.

[0246] As a result, the control panel 100 can be fixed in contact with at least a portion of the back surface of the front panel 111 of the front panel 11. Thus, the front panel 11 and the control panel 100 vibrate or move as a unit, without relative movement between the control panel 100 and the front panel 11, thereby enhancing the durability of the control panel 100.

[0247] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the process of setting up the control panel on the front panel.

[0248] Reference Figure 11 (a) A locking part 600 may be provided and fixed on one side of the mounting part 12 in the front panel 11, and a hinge part 300 may be provided on the other side of the mounting part 12. The display hole 1111 may be disposed at the top center of the front panel 11.

[0249] The front panel 11 can be made entirely of metal.

[0250] Reference Figure 11 (b) The mounting panel 1100, in order to form a configuration that combines with the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300 while being attached to and fixed to the front panel 11, may be made of a resin series that is easier to process than metal.

[0251] However, since the front panel 11 is made of metal and its surface has a texture resembling a single metal plate, it does not have holes for additional fastening components such as bolts, other than the display hole 1111, hinge hole 1112, and opening 14. Therefore, the mounting panel 1110 should be fixed without any additional fastening components on the front panel 11.

[0252] In addition, the setting panel 1100 needs to be close to or attached to the front panel 11 in order to minimize the gap between the display panel 1200 and the front panel 11.

[0253] Therefore, the garment handling device of the present invention can use adhesive S to fix the setting panel 1100 to the front panel 11.

[0254] The adhesive S can be applied to the back side of both sides of the display hole 1111, excluding the display hole 1111.

[0255] Alternatively, the adhesive S can be applied to both sides of the front of the setting panel 1100.

[0256] The adhesive S can be applied in a zigzag pattern along the height or width direction with a length corresponding to the width and height of both sides of the mounting panel 1100.

[0257] The adhesive S can be made of any material, as long as it can support the load of the control panel 100 and keep the control panel 1110 bonded to the front panel 11.

[0258] Reference Figure 11 (c) Under the action of the adhesive S, the mounting panel 1100 can be attached and fixed to the back of the front panel 11.

[0259] The setting panel 1100 may include: an attachment plate 1110 bonded to the adhesive S and disposed on the back sides of both sides of the display hole 1111; a mounting plate 1120 disposed in the center of the attachment plate 1110 and opposite to the display hole 1111; and a display through hole 1130 penetrating the mounting plate 1120 and communicating with the display hole 1111.

[0260] The mounting plate 1120 can provide an area for the display panel 1200 to be attached.

[0261] The height and width of the mounting plate 1120 may be greater than the height and width of the attachment plate 1110. The mounting plate 1120 may be provided with a grid pattern and a plurality of reinforcing ribs to fully withstand the external force applied through the display panel 1200.

[0262] In addition, the thickness of the mounting plate 1120 may be greater than the thickness of the attachment plate 1110, and the mounting plate 1120 may be configured to protrude further rearward than the attachment plate 1110.

[0263] Thus, the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1200 can be combined with the mounting plate 1120 and stably supported.

[0264] The display through-hole 1130 can be provided on the mounting plate 1120 with an area and shape corresponding to the display hole 1111. Thus, when the display panel 1200 is attached to the mounting plate 1120, the screen or touch film 1210 can be exposed through the display hole 1111.

[0265] The mounting panel 1100 can be configured to have a thickness exceeding a certain threshold to ensure the thickness of fastening components such as bolts can be accommodated. Furthermore, since the mounting panel 1100 is made of resin, it can be molded into various structures capable of connecting to or supporting the display panel 1200 or the cover panel 1300.

[0266] As a result, even if the front panel 11 cannot be fastened with fastening components, and excluding the structure in which the front panel 11 itself is connected to the control panel 100, the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300 can be fixed to the back of the front panel 11 by setting panel 1110.

[0267] Therefore, the setting panel 1100 may include a connecting and fixing part 1150, which is connected to the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300, or can fix the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300.

[0268] The display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300 can be supported by being attached to the back of the setting panel 1100.

[0269] However, since the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300 have a certain thickness and self-load, a torque may continuously be generated that causes them to detach from the back of the mounting panel 1100. Furthermore, this torque may increase further when vibrations generated inside the outer barrel 20 are transmitted to the back of the mounting panel 1100.

[0270] Therefore, the connecting fixing part 1150 can also be configured to support the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300 from the lower part of the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300.

[0271] The specific structure and embodiments of the connecting fixing part 1150 will be described later.

[0272] Since the mounting plate 1120 is configured to support the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300, it is likely the component of the mounting panel 1100 that is subjected to the most load.

[0273] Therefore, the lower surface of the mounting plate 1120 can be configured with an area and shape capable of supporting the upper end of the mounting portion 12. This allows a portion of the load applied to the mounting plate 1120 to be distributed to the mounting portion 12.

[0274] In addition, in order to distribute the load applied to the mounting plate 1120 and enhance the contact force between the setting panel 1100 and the front panel 11, the setting panel 1100 may also include a support plate 1140, which extends from the mounting plate 1120 side by side and contacts the front panel 11.

[0275] The support plate 1140 can distribute the load applied to the mounting plate 1120 by expanding the area of ​​the mounting plate 1120. Additionally, the support plate 1140 can extend from the portion of the mounting plate 1120 where the load is most concentrated, thereby minimizing the size of the mounting panel 1100.

[0276] For example, since the load of the mounting plate 1120 is concentrated at the lower part, the support plate 1140 can be configured to extend further downward from the mounting plate 1120. The support plate 1140 can be configured to extend from the mounting plate 1120 to the top surface of the mounting portion 12.

[0277] The support plate 1140 can be configured to be at least partially mounted on the top surface of the mounting portion 12. Since the mounting portion 12 is recessed rearward from the opening 14, the support plate 14 can be mounted and supported on the protruding surface of the mounting portion 12. Thus, the mounting panel 1100 is supported by the support plate 1140 on the mounting portion 12, thereby distributing the load to the front panel 11.

[0278] Because the mounting portion 12 is curved, the support plate 1140 can extend from both sides of the lower portion of the mounting plate 1120. Thus, one of the support plates 1140 can be mounted on the upper left side of the mounting portion 12, and the other can be mounted on the upper right side of the mounting portion 12.

[0279] The support plate 1140 can be configured as a rib shape with a width much greater than its height, and the portion of its lower surface that contacts the mounting portion 12 can be configured as a curve corresponding to the mounting portion 12.

[0280] Reference Figure 11(d) The display panel 1200 can be coupled and fixed to the mounting panel 1120 via the coupling fixing part 1150. The display panel 1200 can be mounted on the back of the mounting panel 1120 so that the screen and the touch film are exposed in the display hole 1111 and the display through hole 1130.

[0281] Reference Figure 11 (e) The cover panel 1300 can be attached to the setting panel 1100 from the back of the display panel 1200 via the connecting fixing part 1150.

[0282] The cover panel 1300 can be configured to have an area much larger than that of the display panel 1200, so as to cover the rear of the display panel 1200.

[0283] The cover panel 1300 prevents the display panel 1200 from being exposed to heat or moisture generated by the outer tub 20 or the heat supply unit 90.

[0284] The setting panel 1100 can be configured to support not only the control panel 100, but also various other components. That is, all components that should be configured on the front panel 11 can be configured on the front panel 11 by combining and fixing them to the setting panel 1100.

[0285] For example, the setting panel 1100 may be combined with a control panel 1400, which can control the internal structure of the composite device 4 of the present invention, namely, the individual components such as the heat supply unit 90, the control panel 100, and the communication module that connects the composite device 4 to the mini device 5 or external terminals and routers.

[0286] The control panel 1400 is not subject to pressure from users, and therefore can be installed on the attachment plate 1110.

[0287] When the clothing handling device of the present invention is equipped with a speaker, the speaker needs to be installed on the front panel 11 in order to emit sound information to the outside.

[0288] The front panel 11 is made of a single metal plate, which may make it difficult to additionally configure a structure to support the speaker.

[0289] Therefore, the setting panel 1100 may also include a speaker mounting portion 1160 that provides a setting area for the speaker.

[0290] The speaker mounting part 1160 can be set separately from the mounting area 1120 to prevent the speaker from interfering with the control panel 100.

[0291] The speaker mounting part 1160 can be set in any position as long as it can support the speaker and emit the sound produced by the speaker to the outside.

[0292] For example, the speaker mounting portion 1160 may be configured on the attachment plate 1110, or on the lower part of the mounting area 1120.

[0293] Since the top surface of the mounting plate 1120 is adjacent to the top plate 112 of the front panel 11, the speaker mounting portion 1160 can be configured to extend from the lower part of the mounting plate 1120.

[0294] The specific configuration of the speaker mounting part 1160 will be explained later.

[0295] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing an embodiment of the connection and fixing part of the display panel and the setting panel.

[0296] The connecting and fixing part 1150 may also include a fixing hook 1151 that protrudes from the back of the setting panel 1100 and is connected to the display panel 1200.

[0297] The fixing hook 1151 is detachably attached to the display panel 1200 to fix the display panel 1200 to the setting panel 1100.

[0298] The fixing hook 1151 can be configured to fix both sides of the display panel 1200.

[0299] The fixing hook 1151 may include: hook ribs 1151a that protrude from the attachment plate 1110 toward the back and are disposed on both sides of the display panel 1200; and fixing mounting protrusions 1151b that protrude from the hook ribs 1151a toward the display panel 1200 and fix the back of the display panel 1200.

[0300] Therefore, operators or users can fix or separate the display panel 1200 from the setting panel 1100 by applying pressure to the hook rib 1151a.

[0301] The connecting and fixing part 1500 may also include a plurality of fastening holes 1153 capable of engaging fastening components such as bolts. Since the mounting area 1120 is the area opposite to the display panel 1200, the fastening components cannot penetrate the display panel 1200. Therefore, a plurality of the fastening holes 1153 may be provided in areas other than the mounting area 1120.

[0302] The fastening hole 1153 can be engaged with a fastening member that penetrates the cover panel 1300.

[0303] The mounting area 1120 may protrude in a shape corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the display panel 1200, and may be configured to allow at least a portion of the display panel 1200 to be inserted. Thus, the display panel 1200 can be fixed by engaging with the fixing hook 1151 after being inserted into and mounted in the mounting area 1120.

[0304] The connecting fixing part 1150 may further include a support rib 1154, which extends rearward from the lower part of the setting panel 1100 or the lower part of the support plate 1140 to support one or more of the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300.

[0305] The support rib 1154 can support the lower part of the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300.

[0306] For example, the two sides of the display panel 1200 can also be supported by the fixing hooks 1151, and the lower part can be supported by the support ribs 1154.

[0307] Alternatively, the cover panel 1300 can be coupled to the setting panel 1100 while the display panel 1200 is being pressed against the setting panel 1100, and the cover panel 1300 can be supported on top of the support rib 1154. As a result, the cover panel 1300 is supported by the support rib 1154, so that the loads of the display panel 1200 and the cover panel 1300 can be supported together by the support rib 1154.

[0308] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing an embodiment of the connection and fixing part of the cover panel and the mounting panel.

[0309] The cover panel 1300 may include a panel body 1310 with an area larger than that of the display panel 1200. The cover panel 1300 may be provided with a through hole 1330. The through hole 1330 is arranged adjacent to the inner periphery of the panel body 1310, opposite to the fastening hole 1153 and allowing a fastening member to pass through.

[0310] The fastening hole 1153 and the through hole 1330 can be configured to be located further outward than the area where the display panel 1200 is located, so as to allow the fastening members to engage. This allows the cover panel 1300 to be stably attached to the mounting panel 1100 by the fastening members while preventing the display panel 1200 from being interfered with or damaged.

[0311] The panel body 1310 may be configured to have a larger spacing than the plurality of fixing hooks 1151. The cover panel 1300 may also include a hook through hole 1311 that penetrates the panel body 1310 to allow the fixing hooks 1151 to pass through.

[0312] Therefore, the fixing hook 1151 can pass through the cover panel 1300 and support the cover panel 1300 together with the display panel 1200.

[0313] In addition, the fixing protrusion 1151b of the fixing hook 1151 can be detachably attached to the outer surface of the hook through hole 1311 while fixing the display panel 1200.

[0314] The through holes 1330 can be configured at the top and bottom of the fixing hook 1151, or they can be configured on the lower support plate. For example, a total of six through holes 1330 can be configured.

[0315] On the other hand, the connecting fixing part 1150 may also include a support hook 1152 that protrudes from the support rib 1154 and is supported on the lower surface of the cover panel 1300.

[0316] The support hook 1152 can act as a stop to prevent the cover panel 1300 from detaching rearward.

[0317] The support hook 1152 can also be detachably attached to the back of the cover panel 1300 to perform the function of fixing the cover panel 1300 to the setting panel 1100.

[0318] The cover panel 1300 may include an extension body 1130 that extends relative to the support plate 1140.

[0319] The support hook 1152 can protrude upward from the top surface of the support rib 1140 to support the back of the extension body 1130 or to detachably fix the extension body 1130. Thus, the connecting fixing part 1150 of the mounting panel 1100 can stably support and fix the lower part of the display panel 1200 and the lower part of the cover panel 1300, where stress, load, and torque are concentrated.

[0320] In addition, the setting panel 1100 prevents components used to fix or attach the control panel 100 from being exposed to the outside from the front panel 11.

[0321] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of the clothing handling apparatus of the present invention equipped with a speaker.

[0322] Reference Figure 14(a) The control panel 100 is provided with a display unit 150 for visually displaying information, and the display unit 150 can be implemented in the display panel 1200.

[0323] In addition, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention may also include a speaker 700 that displays information in an auditory manner.

[0324] The speaker 700 can be configured to transmit information in the form of sound to a user who is unable to locate the display unit 150 or cannot recognize the display unit 150.

[0325] The speaker 700 can intuitively convey to the user the input of the power supply unit 110, the input of the execution unit 120, the input of the program selection unit 130 and the option selection unit 140, warning messages, notification information, etc.

[0326] Since the speaker 700 transmits sound information to a user located on the front or outside of the enclosure 10, it is advantageous to configure it facing forward. Therefore, the speaker 700 of the present invention can be configured facing forward.

[0327] Furthermore, it is important that the sound emitted by the speaker 700 is not blocked by the front panel 11. If the speaker 700 is mounted on the back of the front panel 11, the sound may be blocked by the front panel 11. In this case, it would be necessary to cut or penetrate the area of ​​the front panel 11 where the speaker 700 is located. However, if the front panel 11 is cut or penetrated, the aesthetics may be compromised, and air or moisture may enter the area, causing damage to the speaker 700 and the electronic components inside the enclosure 10.

[0328] Therefore, the speaker 700 of the present invention can be configured in an area of ​​the front panel 11 that can be shielded by the door 200. This minimizes the risk of the speaker 700 being exposed to external air and moisture of the enclosure 10, and prevents the speaker 700 from being exposed to moisture and air inside the enclosure 10. Therefore, the durability of the speaker 700 can be ensured.

[0329] Furthermore, the speaker 700 of the present invention can be configured to be shielded only by the door 200 and emit sound toward the front of the front panel 11. Therefore, the sound generated by the speaker 700 can be effectively transmitted to the user located in front of the enclosure 10.

[0330] Reference Figure 14 (b) The door 200 can be attached to the housing 10 by the locking part 600, but as long as the inner glass of the door 200 seals the opening 14, the frame of the door 200 can be in a state that is separated from the mounting surface 12 by a certain distance.

[0331] The speaker 700 can be disposed on the mounting surface 12. Thus, even if the speaker 700 is disposed on the front panel 11, the portion of the front panel 11 in which the speaker 700 is disposed can be cut open in order to expose the speaker 700, and the speaker 700 can be prevented from being exposed to moisture or air.

[0332] Furthermore, even if the sound emitted by the speaker 700 collides with the back of the door 200, it can still be emitted to the outside through the gap between the door 200 and the mounting part 12.

[0333] The sound emitted by the speaker 700 can collide with the back of the door 200 and the mounting portion 12 and be emitted in all directions. Therefore, compared to the case where the speaker 700 is directly exposed on the front panel 11, the area over which the speaker 700 emits sound can be wider.

[0334] The speaker 700 can be configured to be positioned closer to the upper part than the lower part of the mounting portion 12.

[0335] For example, the speaker 700 can be positioned higher than the hinge portion 300 or the locking portion 600. Additionally, the speaker 700 can be positioned higher than the rotation center of the roller or the rotation axis 43 of the drive portion 40. Furthermore, the speaker 700 can be positioned higher than the center of the opening 14. As a result, the speaker 700 can be prevented from contacting clothing entering or exiting the opening 14 or moisture that may leak from the opening 14.

[0336] The speaker 700 can be configured at the uppermost end of the mounting portion 12. This minimizes the possibility of the speaker 700 being exposed to moisture while maximizing sound transmission distance.

[0337] On the other hand, since the speaker 700 can be installed in the mounting part 12 and covered by the door 200, the speaker 700 can be installed in the front panel 11, but in a position closer to the front than the front panel 11.

[0338] That is, since the speaker 700 can be shielded by the door 200, there is no safety issue even if the speaker 700 is exposed to the front of the front panel 11. Therefore, the sound emitted by the speaker 700 can be emitted outwards without any restriction or obstruction from the enclosure 10.

[0339] As a result, users are able to identify sound information more effectively, and can identify sound information more clearly when the door 200 is open.

[0340] Furthermore, the situation where the user opens the door 200 while the speaker 700 is being powered is equivalent to a situation where the user intends to operate the garment handling device, or a situation where the user's attention is focused on the status of the garment handling device. Additionally, the sound emitted by the speaker 700 when the door 200 is open is louder than the sound emitted by the speaker 700 when the door is closed. Therefore, when the door 200 is open, the speaker 700 is fully exposed to the user on the front panel 11, thereby enabling the clear transmission of necessary sound information to the user.

[0341] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating an embodiment where the speaker is mounted on the front panel.

[0342] The speaker 700 can be mounted on the setting panel 1100.

[0343] The lower surface of the mounting plate 1120 can extend from the setting panel 1100 to the mounting portion 12.

[0344] Therefore, the setting panel 1100 can extend from the lower part of the mounting plate 1120 to the mounting part 12, and can be provided with a speaker mounting part 1160 for mounting the speaker 700.

[0345] The speaker mounting portion 1160 can be configured to overlap with the mounting portion 12.

[0346] The speaker 700 can be positioned in front of the speaker mounting portion 1160. This prevents the sound emitted by the speaker 700 from being blocked by the mounting panel 1100.

[0347] As a result, the speaker 700 can be configured on the front of the setting panel 1100, and the control panel 100 can be configured on the back of the setting panel 1100. The setting panel 1100 can provide an area on the front panel 11 where the speaker 700 and the control panel 100 are configured, thereby preventing the speaker 700 and the control panel 100 from interfering with each other.

[0348] Figure 16 This diagram shows the state of the speaker mounting section as viewed from behind the front panel.

[0349] To accommodate the door 200, the mounting portion 12 is recessed rearward from the front panel 11. As a result, the back side of the mounting portion 12 protrudes rearward from the front portion 111 of the front panel 11.

[0350] The speaker mounting part 1160 can be provided on the mounting part 12. In order to prevent the door 200 from colliding with the speaker 700, the speaker mounting part 1160 can extend rearward from the mounting plate 1120.

[0351] The speaker mounting portion 1160 may include: an extension plate 1161 extending rearward from the lower part of the mounting plate 1120; and an exposed plate 1162 extending downward from the extension plate 1161 and providing a mounting area for the speaker 700.

[0352] The extension plate 1161 can extend rearward from the mounting plate 1120 by a length corresponding to or greater than the height of the mounting portion 12 protruding rearward from the front of the front panel 11. The exposed plate 1162 can extend downward from the end or rear of the extension plate 1161 to provide an area for the speaker 700 to be installed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the exposed plate 1162 and the speaker 700 from colliding with or interfering with the mounting portion 12 or the door 200.

[0353] The mounting portion 12 may include a cutout 121 that exposes the speaker 700 and the exposed plate 1162 to the front. The cutout 121 may be configured to penetrate the mounting portion 12 with an area that allows the extension plate 1161 and the exposed plate 1162 to pass through.

[0354] The cutout 121 can be configured as a through hole in the front panel 111 that penetrates the area of ​​the mounting portion 12 opposite to the door 200.

[0355] The extension plate 1161 can extend from the mounting plate 1120 to the cut portion 121, and the exposed plate 1162 can be exposed to the front of the mounting portion 12 through the cut portion 121. As a result, the exposed plate 1162 can be exposed to the front of the front panel 11.

[0356] The speaker 700 can be mounted on the front of the exposed plate 1162. The width of the exposed plate 1162 can be greater than the left and right width of the speaker 700, and the length of the exposed plate 1162 extending from the extension plate 1161 can be set to be greater than the height of the speaker 700.

[0357] The speaker 700 can be mounted on the exposed plate 1162 and positioned closer to the front than the mounting portion 12, or positioned closer to the front than the front panel 11.

[0358] The speaker 700 may include a cable 750 for receiving instructions to generate sound signals. The cable 750 may pass from the speaker 700 through the exposed plate 1162 and connect to a control panel 1400 incorporated in a setting panel 1100, etc.

[0359] The speaker mounting portion 1160 may include a guide hole 1165 passing through the exposed plate 1162 and through which the cable 750 passes, and may include a fixing hook 1166 protruding from the exposed plate 1162 for fixing the cable 750.

[0360] The fixing hook 1166 can be configured in any shape as long as it can secure the cable 750 to prevent it from moving freely.

[0361] On the other hand, the speaker mounting portion 1160 may include a main through hole 1163 that exposes the speaker 700 on the front side of the exposed plate 1162. The main through hole 1163 may be configured to penetrate the exposed plate 1162, but the area of ​​the main through hole 1163 may be smaller than the area of ​​the speaker 700.

[0362] Even from the back of the front panel 11, the operator can easily confirm the location of the speaker 700 through the main through-hole 1163. Additionally, the speaker 700's cable 750 can also pass through the main through-hole 1163.

[0363] The speaker mounting portion 1160 may include a lower rib 1167 protruding from the lower end of the exposed plate 1162 and supporting the lower part of the cable 750. The lower rib 1167 prevents the cable 750 from interfering with the gasket 23 or the water supply pipe 52, etc.

[0364] Figure 17 This diagram shows the state of the speaker mounting section as viewed from the front of the front panel.

[0365] The speaker 700 may include: a main body 710 mounted in front of the exposed plate 1162; a sound generating part 720 housed in the main body 710 and generating sound by receiving an electric current; and a main body connecting part 730 for connecting the main body 710 to the exposed plate 1162.

[0366] The main body 710 can form the appearance of the speaker 700, can be configured as a housing shape to accommodate the sound generating part 720, and can be mounted on the front of the exposed panel 1162. The main body 710 can be positioned closer to the front than the mounting part 12, and the entire area can be positioned closer to the front than the front panel 11.

[0367] The sound generating part 720 can be configured to receive signals from the control panel 1400 and generate sound through vibration, and is housed in the main body 710, but the part that emits sound can be exposed to the front of the mounting part 12 through a through hole provided in the main body 710.

[0368] The main body connection portion 730 can be configured in any structure as long as the main body 710 can be attached to the exposed plate 1162. For example, the main body connection portion 730 can be configured as a through hole penetrating the main body 710, or it can be configured with a connection hole that can extend in at least one direction to both sides of the main body 710 and be attached to a fastening member or the like.

[0369] The loudspeaker 700 may include a buffer member 740, which is coupled to the main body joint 730 to attenuate the transmission of vibrations of the enclosure 10 to the main body 710 and the sound generating part 720.

[0370] The buffer member 740 can block the transmission of vibrations transmitted to the outer barrel 20 or the housing 10 to the main body 710. Furthermore, the buffer member 740 can also prevent sound waves generated by the sound generating unit 720 from being transmitted to the outer barrel 20 and the housing 10. Therefore, even if the speaker 700 is fixed to the front panel 11, it can prevent the sound generated by the sound generating unit 720 from resonating with other components, and can prevent other vibrations or impacts from affecting the sound generated by the sound generating unit 720.

[0371] The speaker mounting portion 1160 may further include a reinforcing plate 1163 connecting the exposed plate 1162 and the extension plate 1161 to enhance the durability of the speaker mounting portion 1160. The reinforcing plate 1163 may be disposed on both sides of the main body 710 to prevent clothing or foreign objects from entering from the sides of the main body 710.

[0372] The reinforcing plate 1163 can be configured to connect the front surface of the exposed plate 1162 and the lower surface of the extension plate 1161, and can be arranged vertically. Thus, the reinforcing plate 1163 can fix the shape and position of the exposed plate 1162 and the extension plate 1161.

[0373] The speaker mounting portion 1160 may include a stop 1166 that protrudes from the lower surface of the extension plate 1161 and prevents the speaker 700 from falling off.

[0374] The stop 1166 can be configured to be positioned on the lower part of the extension plate 1161, closer to the front than the exposed body 710. Even if the speaker 700 is separated from the exposed plate 1162, the front of the exposed body 710 is supported by the stop 1166, which can prevent the entire speaker 700 from detaching from the speaker mounting part 1160.

[0375] The guide hole 1165 can be configured in the exposed plate 1162 between the reinforcing plate 1163 and the main body 710.

[0376] One end of the cable 750 can be connected to the sound connection part 720, and can be inserted into the guide hole 1165 after passing through the main body 710 to connect to the control panel 1400.

[0377] The speaker mounting portion 1160 may include a connecting portion that protrudes from the exposed plate 1163 and secures the speaker 700. The connecting portion can be of any shape as long as it allows the main connecting portion 730 to be connected to the exposed plate 1163. For example, the connecting portion may include a connecting protrusion 1167 that protrudes from the exposed plate 1163 toward the front and inserts into a connecting hole 731 of the main connecting portion 730.

[0378] When a plurality of engagement holes 731 are provided in the main body engagement portion 730, the engagement protrusion 1167 can protrude from the exposed plate 1163 at intervals that can engage with the engagement holes 731 respectively.

[0379] The buffer member 740 can also be fixed to the connecting protrusion 1167.

[0380] Figure 18 This is a diagram illustrating a structural embodiment of the loudspeaker integrated with the loudspeaker mounting portion.

[0381] The thickness of the main body 710 can be greater than the thickness of the main body joint 730.

[0382] The main body joint 730 can be configured separately from both the back and front sides of the main body 710, and a joint hole 731 with a width of L1 can be provided inside it.

[0383] The buffer member 740 may be disposed on one or more of the back and front sides of the main body joint 730. The buffer member 740 may be made of elastic materials such as rubber or sponge.

[0384] The buffer member 740 can be disposed between the back of the main body joint 730 and the exposed plate 1162 to buffer vibrations or impacts transmitted to the main body 710 through the exposed plate 1162. In addition, the buffer member 740 can also prevent vibrations generated by the sound generating part 720 from being transmitted to the enclosure through the exposed plate 1162.

[0385] In addition, the buffer member 740 can be disposed between the front side of the main body joint 730 and the joint protrusion 1167 to prevent the main body 710 from arbitrarily vibrating or changing position on the exposed plate 1163.

[0386] The thickness of the buffer member 740 may be greater than the gap between the back side of the main body joint 730 and the exposed plate 1163 or the gap between the back side of the main body joint 730 and the back side of the main body 710.

[0387] In addition, the thickness of the buffer member 740 may be greater than the distance between the front side of the main body joint 730 and the separation prevention portion 1167a of the joint protrusion 1167 (described later) or the distance between the front side of the main body joint 730 and the front side of the main body 710.

[0388] As a result, the buffer member 740 can buffer the vibration transmitted to the speaker 700 while fixing the speaker 700 in the position of the speaker mounting part 1160.

[0389] The connecting protrusion 1167 can protrude from the exposed plate 1163 by a length equivalent to the length that can penetrate the connecting hole 731 and be exposed to the front of the mounting part 12.

[0390] The connecting protrusion 1167 can be integrally formed with the exposed plate 1163, or it can be fixed to the exposed plate 1163.

[0391] The width or diameter L of the connecting protrusion 1167 can be less than or equal to the diameter L1 of the connecting hole 731.

[0392] The connecting protrusion 1167 can fix the main body connecting part 730 by means of interference fit with the connecting hole 731 after being inserted into the connecting hole 731.

[0393] The connecting protrusion 1167 may further include a disengagement prevention portion 1167a, which is disposed closer to the front than the main connecting portion 730, and the diameter of the disengagement prevention portion is larger than the diameter L1 of the connecting hole 731.

[0394] The disengagement prevention part 1167a can not only prevent the joint hole 731 from disengaging once it has passed through, but also can perform the function of pressing the buffer member 740 onto the main body joint 730.

[0395] Figure 19 This is a diagram showing a cross-section of the loudspeaker attached to the loudspeaker mounting section.

[0396] The buffer member 740 can be inserted into the engagement protrusion 1167 and installed on the exposed plate 1162.

[0397] Then, the engaging hole 731 of the main body engaging portion 730 can be inserted into the engaging protrusion 1167 and pressurize the buffer member 740. The thickness of the buffer member 740 can decrease when pressurized.

[0398] However, under the restoring force of the buffer member 740, at least a portion of the main body 710 can be separated from the exposed plate 1163. This prevents interference or vibration transmission between the speaker 700 and the speaker mounting portion 1160.

[0399] An additional buffer member 740 can be inserted into the connecting protrusion 1167 and disposed on the front side of the main body connecting portion 730. At this time, the buffer member 740 is temporarily compressed, reducing its thickness, so that it is positioned closer to the lower part than the disengagement prevention portion 1167a up to its front side. When the external force applied to the buffer member 740 disappears, the buffer member 740 can remain in contact with or compressed by the disengagement prevention portion 1167a.

[0400] At this time, if the upper buffer member 741 disposed on the upper part of the main body joint 730 generates an elastic force to restore to its original thickness, the elastic force can apply pressure to the exposed plate 1162 on the main body joint 730, which is equivalent to applying a reaction force to the separation prevention part 1167a. As a result, the speaker 700 can be more securely fixed to the speaker mounting part 1160.

[0401] Furthermore, the elastic force can act as a force pressing down on the rear buffer member 742 located below the main body joint 730. The rear buffer member 742 is pressurized by the transmitted elastic force, or it may possess a restoring force itself. Therefore, the rear buffer member 742 can generate a restoring force that pushes the main body joint 730 away on one side and the exposed plate 1162 away on the other. As a result, the vertical force acting on the contact between the main body 710 and the exposed plate 1162 is reduced, separating at least a portion of the main body 710 from the exposed plate 1162. This allows the speaker 700 and the speaker mounting portion 1160 to separate from each other at the angle of vibration transmission.

[0402] This invention can be implemented in various modified ways, and its scope of claim is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Therefore, if a modified embodiment includes the constituent elements of the claims of this invention, it should be considered to fall within the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The box body has an opening at the front; The door, attached to the housing, opens and closes the opening; An outer barrel, housed within the container, is used to store water; A roller, rotatably mounted on the outer tub, is used to store clothing; The drive unit, which is connected to the outer barrel, causes the drum to rotate; The control unit controls the drive unit and executes a program for processing the clothing; A control panel, integrated with the housing, receives commands to control the control unit; as well as A loudspeaker, integrated into the enclosure, converts information transmitted from one or more of the control unit and the control panel into sound waves; At least a portion of the speaker is positioned closer to the front than the enclosure.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a mounting groove that extends in a stepped manner on the inner circumferential surface of the opening, and the door is mounted in the mounting groove. At least a portion of the speaker is positioned closer to the front than the mounting slot.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The speaker is configured to protrude forward from the mounting slot and emit the sound waves forward.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control panel is located closer to the upper part than the opening; The speaker is positioned in the mounting slot in the area between the control panel and the opening.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The speaker is configured such that at least a portion of it can be shielded by the door.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The speaker is configured to be blocked from being exposed to the outside if the door closes the opening.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The enclosure also includes a mounting hole that extends through the mounting groove at a position closer to the top than the opening, so that the speaker protrudes forward.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The area of ​​the mounting hole is larger than the area of ​​the speaker.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing part for fixing the speaker to the enclosure; The fixing part includes: A panel is provided, which is attached to the inner surface of the housing at a position closer to the top than the opening; and The speaker mounting portion extends from the mounting panel and protrudes into the mounting hole to secure the speaker.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The speaker mounting portion includes: The exposed plate is inserted into the mounting hole and protrudes into the mounting slot; and A guide hole extends through the exposed plate to allow the wiring connecting the speaker to the control panel or the control unit to pass through the guide hole.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The loudspeaker includes: The main body is installed on the exposed plate; A sound generating unit is housed in the main body, connected to the wire unit, and generates the sound waves; The main body joint extends from the main body and joins with the exposed plate; and A buffer member is disposed between the main body joint and the exposed plate to buffer vibration or impact.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The main body is configured separately from the exposed plate.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The speaker mounting portion also includes a connecting protrusion that protrudes forward from the exposed plate and engages with the main body connecting portion or the buffer member.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The connecting protrusion includes a detachment prevention part, which is configured with a diameter larger than the diameter of the fixed end of the connecting protrusion, in order to prevent the main body connecting part or the buffer member from detaching.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a hot air supply unit, which is attached to the top of the outer barrel and supplies hot air into the drum.

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