Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus, in which a spraying part, which is coupled to the top of a washer and sprays water into a drum after receiving water from a water supply pipe, can also spray water onto the inner circumferential surface of the washer, the laundry treating apparatus comprising: a case having an opening on the front surface thereof; an outer tub which is accommodated in the housing, stores water, and has an insertion port communicating with the opening; a drum rotatably accommodated in the outer tub and storing laundry; a drive unit coupled to the rear surface of the tub to rotate the drum; a washer provided to connect the opening and the inlet to prevent water and clothes from flowing into the cabinet; a water supply unit including a water supply valve coupled to the tank and connected to an external water supply source, and a water supply pipe for supplying water from the water supply valve to the outer tub; and an injection part coupled to the top of the washer and configured to inject water into the drum after receiving water from the water supply pipe, the spraying part is arranged to spray water to the inner circumferential surface of the gasket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, a washing machine or other garment processing device that performs a washing program to remove foreign objects from clothing includes: a housing forming the exterior; an outer tub housed inside the housing and storing water; and a drum housed in the outer tub and storing garments.

[0003] Existing garment processing devices are equipped with a water supply unit that connects to an external water source to supply water to the outer tank, so that the water can be received and used to wash clothes together with detergent.

[0004] Figure 1 This is a diagram that roughly illustrates the structure of an existing garment handling device that supplies water to the inside of the outer drum.

[0005] An openable and closable door I may be provided in front of the roller D housed inside the outer tub T, and a gasket G may be provided between the outer tub T and the door I to prevent water or clothing housed in the outer tub T from flowing out of the outer tub T.

[0006] The outer tub T or gasket G may be equipped with a nozzle N that is connected to an external water supply source to receive water and then spray it into the drum D. The nozzle N is configured to spray water towards the lower part of the drum D to wet the clothes contained in the drum D.

[0007] Therefore, existing clothing processing devices can evenly wet the clothing during the water supply process.

[0008] Figure 2 This diagram shows the state of detergent adhering to the gasket of an existing garment handling device.

[0009] Figure 2 (a) is a diagram showing the condition of the gasket with detergent adhering to it. Figure 2 (b) is a diagram showing the state of the door with detergent attached.

[0010] When water is supplied to the outer tub T, detergent can be supplied simultaneously through the detergent box connected to the water supply pipe. When the drum D rotates, the clothes are subjected to mechanical force, which allows foreign objects to be separated from the clothes while they are rubbed against water and detergent.

[0011] During this process, the water contained in the outer tub T may generate foam due to the detergent. Since the specific gravity of the foam T is less than that of water, it may be placed at the highest water level.

[0012] As a result, the gasket G may still retain a plurality of foam E attached to it, except for the area where the nozzle N is provided.

[0013] Additionally, since the water sprayed from the nozzle N is directed only toward the inside of the roller D, it may cause foam E to adhere to the door I located in front of the nozzle N.

[0014] The foam adhering to the gasket G and door I can combine not only with organic matter produced by the detergent, but also with foreign matter separated from the clothes, and may still remain even after all the water in the outer tub T is drained. Furthermore, the residual foam can serve as nutrients for the growth of mold and other bacteria, leading to spoilage inside the garment processing device.

[0015] On the other hand, the area of ​​the gasket G away from the nozzle N can be cleaned of foam or foreign matter by water remaining in the outer barrel T or water sprayed from the nozzle N.

[0016] The nozzle N is typically located on top of the gasket G to spray water toward the rear of the roller, allowing for continuous water spraying even when the outer tub T contains water. The portion with the nozzle N is configured to prevent water immersion even when the outer tub T contains the highest water level.

[0017] Therefore, the area of ​​the gasket G adjacent to the nozzle N, i.e. the top area of ​​the gasket G, has no chance to be cleaned, resulting in the persistent problem of foam or foreign matter remaining.

[0018] As a result, existing garment cleaning devices have the problem of staining clothes due to residual foam or foreign matter even after the washing process is completed. Summary of the Invention

[0019] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0020] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment cleaning device that can not only use water to clean the drum, but also to clean the inner surface of the gasket.

[0021] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment cleaning device with a nozzle capable of cleaning adjacent gasket areas.

[0022] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a garment cleaning device that can also clean the top area of ​​the gasket that is not submerged in water.

[0023] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a clothing handling device capable of cleaning the rear view of a door.

[0024] Technical solutions to the problem

[0025] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a clothing handling device, comprising: a housing with an opening at the front; an outer tub housed within the housing and storing water, having an inlet communicating with the opening; a roller rotatably housed within the outer tub and storing clothing; a drive unit coupled to the rear of the outer tub to rotate the roller; a gasket connecting the opening and the inlet to prevent water and clothing from flowing out of the housing through the inlet; a water supply valve coupled to the housing and connected to an external water source; a water supply pipe supplying water from the water supply valve to the outer tub; and a spray unit coupled to the top of the gasket, configured to receive water from the water supply pipe and spray water into the roller.

[0026] The spray section can be configured to also spray water onto the inner circumferential surface of the gasket.

[0027] The spray section can be configured to spray water onto at least one of the inner circumferential surfaces of the gaskets disposed on both sides of the spray section.

[0028] The spray nozzle can be configured to spray water toward the inner circumferential surface of the gasket or toward the rear of the gasket.

[0029] The spray section may include: an inflow pipe, which is connected to the end of the water supply pipe; a mounting plate, which extends from the outer surface of the inflow pipe and is mounted on the gasket; and a spray nozzle, which extends downward from the mounting plate and sprays water.

[0030] The spray nozzle may include: a guide body protruding from the inner circumferential surface of the gasket and having a hollow portion communicating with the inflow pipe; a main spray hole penetrating the rear of the guide body to discharge the water toward the back of the roller; and a washing hole separate from the main spray hole and penetrating the guide body to spray the water toward the inner circumferential surface of the gasket.

[0031] The washing hole may include: a first washing hole, penetrating one side of the guide body and disposed on one side of the main spray hole; and a second washing hole, penetrating the other side of the guide body and disposed on the other side of the main spray hole.

[0032] The guide body may also include a washing slit recessed from at least one side of the main jet orifice to direct water jetted from the washing orifice to the rear.

[0033] The washing slit can be configured separately from the main jet orifice.

[0034] The spray nozzle includes blocking ribs that extend laterally from a position closer to the rear of the wash hole to block water sprayed from the wash hole from being sprayed forward. The wash slits may be configured to be recessed from the surface of the guide body disposed on both sides of the main spray hole into the blocking ribs.

[0035] The washing slit can be configured such that its height decreases as it approaches the washing hole from the surface of the guide body.

[0036] The bottom surface of the washing slit can be configured at an angle such that its height decreases from the surface of the washing hole closer to the guide body.

[0037] The washing slit may include: a first washing slit extending from the first washing hole to the surface of the guide body; and a second washing slit extending from the second washing hole to the surface of the guide body.

[0038] The angles of the first washing slit and the second washing slit can be different from each other.

[0039] The spray nozzle may include an auxiliary spray hole, which is positioned higher than the main spray hole to spray water further rearward than the main spray hole.

[0040] The auxiliary injection port can be configured on the top of the guide body.

[0041] The nozzle may also include a dividing rib disposed inside the auxiliary spray hole to branch the sprayed water.

[0042] Invention Effects

[0043] This invention has the effect of using water to clean the roller and also to clean the inner surface of the gasket.

[0044] This invention has the effect of the nozzle being able to clean adjacent gasket areas.

[0045] The present invention has the effect of cleaning the top area of ​​a gasket that is not submerged in water.

[0046] This invention has the effect of being able to clean the rear view of a door.

[0047] This invention also has the effect of cleaning the upper back of the door. Attached Figure Description

[0048] Figure 1 This is a diagram that schematically illustrates the structure for supplying water to the interior of the outer drum of an existing garment processing device.

[0049] Figure 2This diagram shows the state of detergent adhering to the gasket of a conventional garment handling device.

[0050] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the appearance of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention when it is configured as a composite device.

[0052] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the housing of the garment handling device of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the gasket structure of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a structural embodiment of the jetting section 500 of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 8 This is a diagram that specifically illustrates the structure of the jet section 500 of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the shape of water being ejected from the jet section of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the direction of water jetting when the jet is installed on the gasket.

[0058] Figure 11 The diagram shows water being sprayed from the spray section 500 with the gasket as a reference.

[0059] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the effect of the washing hole of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing an additional embodiment of the jetting section 500 of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the water jetting direction in an additional embodiment of the jetting unit 500.

[0062] Figure 15 The diagram shows water being ejected from the jet section 500 of the additional embodiment, with the gasket as a reference. Detailed Implementation

[0063] 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.

[0064] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the appearance of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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.

[0085] 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.

[0086] 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.

[0087] The detection unit 240 can be located near the pressurization unit 250. This allows the user to intuitively recognize that the detection unit 240 and the pressurization unit 250 are areas for receiving user input.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] An open input section 84 may be configured in front of the drawer 80, which can receive a user input command to extend the drawer 80 forward.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] The detailed configuration of the composite device and the auxiliary device will be described later.

[0095] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the internal structure of the garment processing apparatus of the present invention when configured as a composite device.

[0096] 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.

[0097] The outer bucket 20 may include an outer bucket body 21, which is cylindrical in shape and has an inlet 22 at the front.

[0098] 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.

[0099] The inlet 22 can be configured to communicate with the opening 14 of the box 10.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] 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.

[0105] 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.

[0106] 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.

[0107] 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.

[0108] 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.

[0109] 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.

[0110] 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.

[0111] The heat supply unit 90 can be configured at a position closer to the lower part than the outer barrel 20.

[0112] 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.

[0113] 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.

[0114] 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.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] Therefore, the hot air generated by the heat supply unit 90 can flow into the inlet 35 and be evenly supplied to the drum 30 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.

[0118] 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.

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] The circulation path 91 may include: an inflow section 91a extending from the rear to the front of the outer tub body 21; a moving section 91b extending from the inflow section to the other side in front of the outer tub body 21 or to the washer 24; and a discharge section 91c extending downward from the moving section and communicating with the interior of the washer 24.

[0123] 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.

[0124] The circulating fan 96 can be configured to be connected to the circulating flow path 91.

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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.

[0127] The circulating fan 96 can be driven to move air from the inlet to the outlet.

[0128] The garment processing apparatus of the present invention can perform a plurality of processes for processing garments based on the above configuration. These processes may include a washing process to remove foreign matter from the garments and a drying process to remove moisture from the garments.

[0129] The garment handling device 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.

[0130] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a detergent box 700 for storing detergent supplied to the outer tub 20.

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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.

[0133] The detergent dispenser 700 can be configured to supply detergent to at least one of the drain section 60 or the circulation section 65.

[0134] 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.

[0135] 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.

[0136] 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.

[0137] The housing may also include a base 15 that supports the filter 800 and the detergent box 700.

[0138] The base 15 can form the lower surface of the housing 10.

[0139] 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.

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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.

[0144] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the housing of the garment handling device of the present invention.

[0145] The roller 30 may include: a roller body 31 rotatably disposed within the outer drum body 21 for storing clothing; and an inlet 35 disposed in front of the roller body 31 and communicating with the inlet 22 and the opening 14.

[0146] The roller body 31 can be cylindrical, and a through hole 33 communicating with the interior of the outer drum body 21 can be provided on the back or outer circumferential surface. The roller body 31 can be made of metal.

[0147] The clothing handling device of the present invention may include a drive unit 40 with the same structure as a conventional washing machine 1. The drive unit 40 may be configured to be coupled to the outer tub 20 and to rotate the drum 30.

[0148] The drive unit 40 may include: a stator 41 attached to the rear of the outer barrel body 21; a rotor 42 driven to rotate by the stator 41; and a rotating shaft 43 connecting the rotor 42 and the drum 30.

[0149] A bearing cover may be provided on the back of the outer barrel body 21, through which the rotating shaft 43 passes, and the bearing cover rotatably supports the rotating shaft 43.

[0150] The garment processing device of the present invention may further include a circulation unit 65 for circulating and supplying water in the outer tub 20.

[0151] The circulation unit 65 may include: a circulation pump that is in communication with or disposed on one side of the drain pump 62; and a circulation hose that supplies water discharged from the outer tub body 21 back to the outer tub 20.

[0152] Therefore, water in the outer tub 20 can be reused during the washing or rinsing process to save water, and detergent and other substances can be dissolved evenly through the circulation section 65, thereby improving washing efficiency.

[0153] The door 200 may include: a front portion 210 forming the front of the door; a door frame 220 forming the side of the door 200, which is attached to the front portion 210 and mounted on the mounting portion 12; and a rear portion 230 attached to the rear of the door frame 220.

[0154] The front portion 210 and the rear portion 230 may be made of transparent material, and the door frame 220 may be configured as annular, so that the interior of the inlet 22 is exposed to the front of the box 10.

[0155] The rear portion 230 can be attached to the door 200 and inserted into the interior of the washer 23. The lower part of the rear portion 230 can protrude more than the upper part to be inserted into the inlet 22.

[0156] The rear portion 230 prevents water or clothing contained in the outer drum body 21 or the roller 30 from contacting the gasket 23. Therefore, even if the roller 30 rotates rapidly, it can prevent clothing or water from accumulating on the gasket 23 or flowing into the housing 10.

[0157] In addition, since the clothes will move back into the drum 30 after colliding with the rear part 230, it can prevent the clothes from being concentrated in the inlet 22 part.

[0158] The spray section 500 can be attached to the washer 23 to spray water into the inlet 22. Therefore, compared with the case where the spray section 500 is attached to the outer barrel body 21, it is not obstructed by the outer peripheral surface of the roller 30 or the inlet 35, and water can be sprayed evenly into the lower part of the roller body 21.

[0159] Since the main purpose of the spray unit 500 is to spray water directly onto the clothes while supplying water to the outer tub 20, it usually sprays water further back than the door 200.

[0160] However, the spraying unit 500 of the present invention can also spray at least a portion of water onto the inner circumferential surface or the rear portion 230 of the gasket 23 to clean the gasket 23 and the rear portion 230. Thus, even if foam or foreign matter adheres to the gasket 23 and the rear portion 230, it can be rinsed away during the water spraying process.

[0161] As a result, even during the washing cycle, foam residue at the back of the door 230 is minimized, allowing the washing process to be fully exposed and preventing detergent and foreign matter from remaining inside the garment handling unit after the washing cycle, thus maintaining cleanliness.

[0162] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the gasket structure of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0163] In the garment processing device of the present invention, the water supply pipe 52 extending from the water supply valve 51 or the auxiliary pipe branching from the water supply pipe 52 can be directly connected to the spray nozzle 500. One end of the spray nozzle 500 can be connected to the end of the water supply pipe 52, and the other end can be connected to the washer 23, so that the spray nozzle 500 is configured to spray water into the washer 23.

[0164] The washer 23 may have a nozzle mounting hole 231 for engaging the injection nozzle and an air inlet hole 233 communicating with the circulation flow path 91. The nozzle mounting hole 231 may be configured closer to the upper part than the lower part of the washer 23. Considering the configuration of the circulation pipe 91, the air inlet hole 233 is configured to be offset to one side at the top of the washer 23.

[0165] On the other hand, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention may also include a steam supply unit capable of supplying steam to the interior of the outer drum 20. The steam supply unit may also be integrated with the gasket 23, thereby supplying the steam supplied by the steam supply unit to the garments contained in the drum 30.

[0166] In this case, the gasket 23 may include a steam supply hole 232 connected to a steam pipe for receiving the steam on one side of the nozzle setting hole 231.

[0167] The nozzle setting hole 231 can be configured at a higher position than the air inlet hole 233.

[0168] The spray section 500 can be configured to spray water onto the lower surface of the roller 30 by connecting to the nozzle mounting hole 231. Furthermore, the spray section 500 can be configured to spray water onto at least one of the inner circumferential surface of the washer 23 and the rear portion 230 of the door, even when connected to the nozzle mounting hole 231.

[0169] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a structural embodiment of the jetting section 500 of the present invention.

[0170] The spray section 500 of the present invention may include: an inflow pipe 510, which is attached to the end of the water supply pipe 52 or a branch pipe branching from the water supply pipe 52 and at least a portion of which is inserted into the gasket 23; and a spray nozzle 540 disposed at the lower part of the inflow pipe 510 and exposed to the inner surface of the gasket 23.

[0171] The inflow pipe 510 may include a hollow portion that guides water supplied from the water supply pipe 52, etc., toward the spray nozzle 540, which may be configured to be disposed at the end of the inflow pipe 510 to spray the supplied water toward the outside of the spray section 500.

[0172] The spray section 500 may further include a mounting plate 530, which is configured such that the area between the inflow pipe 510 and the spray nozzle 540 is larger than that between the inflow pipe 510 and the spray nozzle 540, in order to prevent the spray section 500 from detaching from the gasket 23.

[0173] The inflow pipe 510 can be disposed on one side or the upper part of the setting plate 530, and the spray nozzle 540 can be disposed on the other side or the lower part of the setting plate 530.

[0174] The inflow pipe 510, the spray nozzle 540, and the setting plate 530 can be configured as separate components, or they can be manufactured as a single unit.

[0175] The setting plate 530 can be installed on the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 that connects the opening 14 and the inlet 22.

[0176] Since the outer side of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 is the area where the rear part 230 of the door 200 is inserted, the mounting plate 530 can be exposed to the outer side of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23, so that the spray nozzle 540 is also exposed to the outer side of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23.

[0177] The mounting plate 530 can be installed on the inner side of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 without protruding to the outside of the gasket 23, so that only the spray nozzle 540 protrudes to the outer side of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 and protrudes to the outside of the gasket 23.

[0178] Even with strong water pressure acting on the inflow pipe 510, the mounting plate 530 can prevent the jet part 500 from detaching from the outer side of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23.

[0179] From another perspective, the inflow pipe 510 can be configured as a pipe shape that connects to the end of the water supply pipe 52 to receive water, while the mounting plate 530 extends outward from the outer surface disposed between one end and the other end of the inflow pipe 510 to be mounted on the gasket 23. The mounting plate 530 can be configured as a planar shape or a plate shape.

[0180] The spray nozzle 540 can extend from the setting plate 530 in the opposite direction to the inflow pipe 510 and spray water.

[0181] When the setting plate 530 is positioned on top of the washer 23, the spray nozzle 540 can extend downward toward the setting plate 530.

[0182] The nozzle 540 may be provided with a plurality of through holes to spray water in various directions. Thus, water can be supplied to spray into a plurality of areas using a single inlet pipe 510, simplifying the structure of the spray unit 500.

[0183] The injection nozzle 540 may include a guide body 541, which protrudes from the inner surface of the gasket 23 toward the opening 22 and has a hollow portion communicating with the inflow pipe 510.

[0184] The guide body 541 can be configured in any shape and size, provided that the plurality of through holes communicating with the hollow part do not interfere with or connect with each other.

[0185] As shown in the figure, the guide body 541 can be spherical, but it can also be rod-shaped or disc-shaped.

[0186] The cross-sectional area or diameter of the guide body 541 can be greater than or equal to that of the inflow pipe 510.

[0187] The spray nozzle 540 may include: a main spray hole 542 that penetrates the guide body 541 to discharge water toward the back of the drum; and a washing hole 544 that penetrates the guide body 541 but is separate from the main spray hole 542 and sprays water toward the gasket 23.

[0188] The main spray hole 542 can be configured to obliquely penetrate the guide body 541. This allows water ejected from the guide body 541 to be sprayed directly towards the lower part of the roller 30. Clothing positioned at the lower part of the roller 30 can be directly wetted by the main spray hole 542.

[0189] The main spray hole 542 can be configured to spray water towards the front and rear of the washer 23 or towards the drive unit 40. This allows for maximum water supply to the rear of the roller 30.

[0190] The spray nozzle 540 of the present invention may further include a washing hole 544, which is disposed on at least one side of the main spray hole 542 and sprays water onto the gasket 23.

[0191] The washing hole 544 can be configured to communicate with the inlet pipe 510 to receive water from the inlet pipe 510 and spray water. Inside the guide body 541, the washing hole 544 can communicate with the inlet pipe 510, and the main spray hole 542 can communicate with the inlet pipe 510, but the washing hole 544 and the main spray hole 542 can be completely separated from each other.

[0192] Therefore, the cleaning water flowing into the washing hole 544 can be sprayed entirely onto the gasket 23. The washing hole 544 extends from the guide body 541 to the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23. The washing hole 544 can be configured to spray water onto the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 from its location.

[0193] Therefore, the spray section 540 can spray water onto at least one of the inner surfaces of the gasket 23 opposite to the two sides of the spray section, thereby directly cleaning the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23.

[0194] Since the washing hole 544 can clean the two sides opposite to where the spray section 540 is provided, the entire inner surface of the washer 23 can be cleaned from the top of the washer 23.

[0195] On the other hand, the spray nozzle 540 may include an auxiliary spray hole 543, which is positioned closer to the upper part than the main spray hole 542 and sprays water towards a position closer to the rear than the main spray hole 542.

[0196] The auxiliary injection hole 543 can be configured to penetrate through the top of the guide body 541 to communicate with the inflow pipe 510.

[0197] The auxiliary injection hole 543 can be configured on the top of the guide body 541. In order to ensure flow rate, the setting plate 530 can extend in a stepped manner in the adjacent area where the auxiliary injection hole 543 is formed, away from the guide body 541.

[0198] On the other hand, the injection section 500 may also include a steam pipe 520, which is separately configured from the inflow pipe 510 on the mounting plate 530 and receives steam. The steam pipe 520 may include a steam hollow 521 through which steam passes and exits.

[0199] The injection nozzle 540 in the injection section 500 is integrally provided with the steam pipe 520, thereby simplifying the configuration of the gasket 23.

[0200] The spray section 500 may also include blocking ribs 550 extending to both sides of the guide body 541.

[0201] The blocking rib 550 can prevent water from being sprayed unnecessarily forward from the spray nozzle 540, and can concentrate the water sprayed from the spray nozzle 540 so that it is sprayed at least to the sides and rear of the spray nozzle 540.

[0202] As a result, the flow rate of water sprayed toward the back 230 of the door and the gasket 23, where foreign objects or air bubbles may adhere, is ensured, thereby maximizing the cleaning power.

[0203] Figure 8 This is a diagram that specifically illustrates the structure of the jet section 500 of the present invention.

[0204] Figure 8 (a) is a diagram showing the structure in which the guide hollow 511 inside the inflow pipe 510 communicates with the washing hole 544. Figure 8 (b) is a diagram showing the structure of the jet section 500 as viewed from the rear. Figure 8 (c) is a diagram showing the structure in which the guide hollow 511 inside the inflow pipe 510 is connected to the auxiliary injection hole 543.

[0205] The main jet hole 542 can be configured to have a larger surface area as it approaches the guide body 541 from the inflow pipe 510. Consequently, the water pressure ejected from the main jet hole 542 gradually decreases, allowing the water to diffuse over a larger area than the main jet hole 542 itself when sprayed.

[0206] Thus, water can be sprayed evenly onto the clothing or the lower surface of the roller, which is positioned in the moving direction of the main spray hole 542, and also to both sides.

[0207] The injection nozzle 540 may also include a dispersion rib 5431 extending from the guide body 541 to the lower part of the main injection port 542.

[0208] The dispersion rib 5431 can extend from the guide body 541 at an angle different from that of the main injection hole 542 extending from the guide body 541.

[0209] The dispersion rib 5431 may extend at a gentler angle than the main injection hole 542, for example, at 90 degrees.

[0210] Therefore, the dispersing rib 5431 can be configured to collide with at least a portion of the water ejected from the main jet hole 542 in the guide body 541.

[0211] The dispersing ribs 5431 can perform the function of dispersing the water sprayed from the main spray hole 542 to the left and right. Therefore, water sprayed from the main spray hole 542 can be supplied not only to the clothes arranged in the area directly behind the main spray hole 542 in the clothes contained in the roller body 31, but also to the clothes arranged on both sides of the main spray hole 542.

[0212] The dispersion rib 5431 can be configured to be convex upwards, and its high point can be positioned opposite the main injection hole 542.

[0213] The area of ​​the dispersion rib 5431 can be equal to or greater than the end area of ​​the main injection hole 542.

[0214] The guide body 541 may further include a washing slit 545, which is recessed from at least one side of the main jet hole 542 into the washing hole 544 to guide water jetted from the washing hole 544.

[0215] The washing hole 544 is configured to penetrate the guide body 541 toward the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23. However, the washing slit 545 may be configured to penetrate from the rear of the guide body 541 to the washing hole 544 to guide at least a portion of the water discharged from the washing hole 544 toward the rear of the guide body 541.

[0216] The washing slit 545 can guide the water sprayed from the washing hole 544 to be sprayed evenly in a fan shape within a 90-degree area corresponding to the extension direction of the washing hole 544 and the extension direction of the main spray hole 542.

[0217] The washing slit 545 can be configured to disperse water sprayed from the washing hole 544 at various angles.

[0218] As a result, the water sprayed from the washing hole 544 can not only be sprayed onto the inner surface of the gasket 23 opposite to the washing hole 544, but also onto every part of the inner surface of the gasket 23 adjacent to the area opposite to the washing hole 544.

[0219] In addition, under the action of the washing slit 545, the water sprayed from the washing hole 544 can clean both sides of the inlet 22 and the drum inlet 35, and can evenly wet the clothes contained in the drum body 31.

[0220] The washing slit 545 can be configured such that its height or width decreases as it approaches the washing hole 544 from the surface of the guide body 541. This allows water flowing into the washing hole 544 through the washing slit 545 to be sprayed in a wide and uniform manner.

[0221] The lower surface of the washing slit 545 can be configured at an angle with its height decreasing from the surface direction of the washing hole 544 as it gets closer to the guide body 541.

[0222] Therefore, the water sprayed from the washing slit 545 does not all flow into the drum 30, but is more reliably dispersed to the gasket 23, the rear door portion 230, the inlet 22, and the drum inlet 35. This allows for the removal of foam and foreign matter from the gasket 23, the rear door portion 230, the inlet 22, and the drum inlet 35.

[0223] On the other hand, the washing slit 545 can be formed separately from the main jet hole 542. The main jet hole 542 can be separated from the washing slit 545 to prevent water sprayed from the main jet hole 542 from dispersing into the washing slit 545. Therefore, the flow rate and pressure of water supplied from the main jet hole 542 to the rear of the drum 30 can be ensured.

[0224] The washing hole 544 may include: a first washing hole 5441 that penetrates one side of the guide body 541 and is disposed on one side of the main spray hole; and a second washing hole 5442 that penetrates the other side of the guide body 541 and is disposed on the other side of the main spray hole.

[0225] The first washing hole 5441 and the second washing hole 5442 can be formed to open at an angle of 90 degrees or more, including 180 degrees. Therefore, the nozzle portion 500 can evenly clean both sides of the provided gasket 23.

[0226] The washing slit 545 may include: a first washing slit 5451 extending through one side of the guide body 541 and disposed on one side of the main jet hole; and a second washing slit 5451 extending through the other side of the guide body 541 and disposed on the other side of the main jet hole.

[0227] The washing slit 545 may include: a first washing slit 5441 extending from the first washing hole 5441 to the surface of the guide body 541; and a second washing slit 5442 extending from the second washing hole 5442 to the surface of the guide body 541.

[0228] The angles of the first washing slit 5451 and the second washing slit 5452 can be different from each other, and their cross-sectional areas can also be different from each other.

[0229] Therefore, when the spray section 500 is inclined to one side from the upper end of the washer 23, the water sprayed from the first washing slit 5451 and the second washing slit 5452 can be adjusted to make its flow rate and area as uniform as possible. In addition, even if the spray section 500 is located at the upper end of the washer 23, the water spray direction can be adjusted so that water is not sprayed into the air inlet hole 233.

[0230] The washing slit 545 can be configured to be recessed from both sides of the main spray hole 542 into the blocking rib 550. This allows water sprayed from the washing hole 544 to be concentrated and sprayed towards a position closer to the rear than the blocking rib 550.

[0231] As a result, the spray unit 500 can be configured to concentrate water spraying towards the area behind the gasket 23 rather than in front of it. That is, it can ensure that the water flow rate is concentrated on cleaning areas where there is a high probability of foam or foreign matter adhering to the gasket 23 and the rear 230 of the door.

[0232] On the other hand, the width of the auxiliary spray hole 543 can be greater than the width of the main spray hole 542. Furthermore, since the auxiliary spray hole 543 is positioned higher than the main spray hole 542, the water sprayed from the auxiliary spray hole 543 spreads more widely as it moves downwards.

[0233] Therefore, the auxiliary spray hole 543 can spray water into a wider area below the roller 30.

[0234] On the other hand, the auxiliary injection hole 543 may also include a partition rib 5431 that separates the interior of the auxiliary injection hole 543.

[0235] The dividing rib 5431 can be configured inside the auxiliary spray hole 543 to branch the sprayed water in multiple directions or to make the water sprayed evenly from the auxiliary spray hole 543.

[0236] The separating ribs 5431 can be provided in multiples and can be configured to be separated by a predetermined distance along the width direction of the auxiliary injection hole 543.

[0237] The partition rib 5431 may be configured such that the width from one side of the auxiliary injection hole 543 to the partition rib 5431 is greater than the width between the partition ribs 5431.

[0238] Therefore, more water supplied from the auxiliary jet hole 543 can be supplied to both sides of the auxiliary jet hole 543, rather than to the center of the auxiliary jet hole 543.

[0239] Therefore, by spraying a larger amount of water than the main spray hole 542 onto both sides of the lower part of the roller 30, the clothes placed at the lower part of the roller 30 can be guided to be evenly wetted.

[0240] Figure 9 This diagram illustrates the shape of water ejected from the jet section of the present invention. Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the direction of water jetting when the jet is installed on the gasket.

[0241] Specifically, Figure 9 (a) is a diagram showing the jet section 500 as viewed from below. Figure 9 (b) is a diagram showing the jet section 500 viewed from the side.

[0242] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 The spray unit 500 can be configured to spray water from the setting area in at least one of the following directions: rearward, rear-side directions, and side directions.

[0243] In addition, the spray section 500 can spray water received from the inlet 510 into the entire area from both sides to the rear.

[0244] However, the spray unit 500 may not spray water forward.

[0245] The spray section 500 can be disposed on the top of the washer 23 between the front and rear sides of the washer 23.

[0246] For example, the spray section 500 can be configured to be closer to the front of the washer 23.

[0247] In addition, compared with the front side of the washer 23, the inner circumferential surface and the rear side of the washer 23 are more likely to be concentrated with foam or foreign matter.

[0248] Furthermore, although the nozzle 540 of the spray section 500 is configured to receive water using an inlet pipe 510, water is sprayed through a plurality of discharge sections such as the main spray hole 542, the auxiliary spray hole 543, and the washing hole 544.

[0249] Therefore, spraying water onto the front of the gasket 23 may unnecessarily reduce the amount and flow of water sprayed from the main spray hole 542, auxiliary spray hole 543, and washing hole 544.

[0250] Additionally, since foam or foreign objects are unlikely to reach the front of the gasket 23 due to the rear side 230 of the door, water spraying may not be necessary.

[0251] In summary, the spray unit 500 of the present invention can be configured to spray water only onto the inner circumferential surface and the rear surface of the washer 23, rather than onto the front surface of the washer 23, so as to ensure that the washing water sprayed from the main spray hole 542, the auxiliary spray hole 543 and the washing hole 544 has water pressure and flow rate that can ensure washing force.

[0252] Water A ejected from the auxiliary injection hole 543 can be sprayed towards the rear of the drum.

[0253] Water B sprayed from the main washing hole 542 can be sprayed toward the rear of the drum, but since the main washing hole 542 is configured to be more inclined downward than the auxiliary spray hole 543, it can spray water toward an area closer to the inlet 35 than the auxiliary spray hole 543.

[0254] Furthermore, the water B sprayed from the main washing hole 542 can be dispersed to the rear sides by the action of the dispersing ribs 5421. As a result, a portion of the water sprayed from the main washing hole 542 can be sprayed not only in the width direction of the lower part of the drum 30, but also towards the gasket 23 and the rear side 230 of the door.

[0255] The water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can be sprayed in both directions. Therefore, the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can clean the gasket 23.

[0256] Additionally, a portion of the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can be sprayed in a fan shape in the area from the sides C to the rear A under the action of the washing slit 545.

[0257] That is, since a portion of the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 is sprayed into the area from the sides C to the rear A under the action of the washing slit 545, the amount of water discharged radially per unit area and the water pressure may be less than the amount and water pressure of the water flowing from the inlet pipe 510 to the washing hole 544.

[0258] That is, because the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 is dispersed in a 180-degree range from one side to the other, it cannot be sprayed far away and can only be sprayed into the adjacent area before falling down.

[0259] As a result, the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can be concentrated and supplied to the area near the spray nozzle 540.

[0260] Nevertheless, water sprayed through the washing hole 544 in a 180-degree area can have a washing power capable of adequately removing foam or foreign matter adhering to the gasket 23 and the back side 230 of the door.

[0261] Therefore, the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can not only clean the gasket 23, but also the entire area of ​​the back side 230 of the door.

[0262] Additionally, at least a portion of the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can also be sprayed towards the front of the gasket 23. However, water flowing forward or to the sides from the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can be blocked or contacted by the blocking rib 550, and move along the extending direction of the blocking rib 550, falling downwards under the action of gravity.

[0263] If the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 is blocked by the blocking rib 550 and falls downwards with the acceleration of gravity, it can have the same effect as water sprayed downwards from the setting plate 520.

[0264] As a result, the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 that comes into contact with the blocking rib 550 can clean the rear side 230 of the door, which is located below the mounting plate 520, while simultaneously reaching the rear side 230. That is, the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can clean the entire area of ​​the rear side 230 while flowing from the top of the rear side 230 downwards.

[0265] As a result, the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can be concentrated and sprayed onto the gasket 23 and the door 200, and can evenly clean from the top to the bottom of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23, and from the top to the bottom of the rear surface 230 of the door.

[0266] Figure 11 The diagram shows water being sprayed from the spray section 500 with the gasket as a reference.

[0267] The spray section 500 can be attached to the top of the washer 23 and can be disposed between the front and rear sides of the washer 23.

[0268] The spray section 500 can be positioned closer to the front of the washer 23 rather than the rear.

[0269] Water A ejected through the auxiliary spray hole 543 can be sprayed backward. That is, the water ejected from the auxiliary spray hole 543 can be the water ejected from the spray nozzle 540 that travels the farthest.

[0270] Water B sprayed through the main jet hole 542 can be sprayed downwards and backwards. Therefore, the main jet hole 542 can spray water into an area closer to the drum inlet 35 than the auxiliary jet hole 543.

[0271] Furthermore, the water B ejected from the main jet hole 542 can collide with the dispersion ribs 5421 located at the bottom and disperse to the left and right. Therefore, it is possible to spray water to the rear and lower part while also spraying water to both sides.

[0272] Water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can be directed towards the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 or towards both sides of the spray nozzle 540. Therefore, the washing hole 544 can perform cleaning from both sides of the spray nozzle 540.

[0273] At this time, a portion of the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 is sprayed towards the rear and lower rear part under the action of the washing slit 545, but due to the small water volume or water pressure, it may not be able to escape from the area near the gasket 23. Therefore, the water C sprayed from the washing slit 545 can be concentratedly supplied to the rear part 230 of the door or the inlet 22 and the drum inlet 25.

[0274] Figure 12This is a diagram illustrating the effect of the washing hole of the present invention.

[0275] Reference Figure 12 (a) Water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 of the present invention can be sprayed directly toward both sides of the set gasket 23. At this time, the water sprayed from the washing hole 544 will first collide with the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 located in the almost horizontal direction of the washing hole 544.

[0276] Reference Figure 12 (b) Water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 and colliding with the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 can move downward along the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 to clean the foreign matter attached to the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 in sequence.

[0277] In addition, the water C sprayed from the washing hole 544 can clean at least a portion of the foam or foreign matter that may have penetrated into the air inlet hole 233.

[0278] On the other hand, the washer 23 may also include a protrusion 244 that guides the water C ejected from the washing hole 544 to flow along the inner circumferential surface of the washer 23. The protrusion 244 may be configured to reflect water to the lower part of the inner circumferential surface of the washer 23 when it collides with the water ejected from the washing hole 544.

[0279] The protrusion 244 can be positioned opposite the air inlet 233.

[0280] The water sprayed from the washing hole 544 can clean the entire inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23, and can wash away all the foam or foreign matter E attached to the gasket 23 into the water contained in the lower part of the gasket 23 or the outer barrel 20.

[0281] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing an additional embodiment of the jetting section 500 of the present invention.

[0282] Figure 13 (a) is a rear view showing an additional embodiment of the jetting section 500 of the present invention. Figure 13 (b) is a front view showing an additional embodiment of the jet section 500 of the present invention.

[0283] Reference Figure 13 (a) The rear structure of the spray section 500 can be exactly the same as the aforementioned embodiment of the spray section 500.

[0284] That is, the spray section 500 may include an inflow pipe 510, a steam pipe 520, a mounting plate 530, a spray nozzle 540, and a blocking rib 550.

[0285] The spray nozzle 540 may include a guide body 541, a main spray hole 542, an exposed spray hole 543, a washing hole 544, and a washing slit 545.

[0286] Reference Figure 13 (b) An additional embodiment of the spray section 500 of the present invention may further include an additional washing hole for spraying water forward.

[0287] As described above, if the water flowing in from the inlet pipe 510 is discharged to the additional washing hole 546, the flow rate of the main jet hole 542, the exposed jet hole 543, the washing hole 544, and the washing slit 545 may be reduced. Additionally, since foreign matter or foam is unlikely to adhere to the front surface of the gasket 23, it may be unnecessary to clean the front surface of the gasket 23.

[0288] However, depending on the shape and size of the gasket 23 and the rear side 230 of the door, when it is necessary to clean the front side of the gasket 23, the spray section 500 may also include the additional washing hole 546.

[0289] The additional washing hole 546 may be configured to extend through the front of the guide body 541 so that water supplied from the inlet pipe 510 is sprayed toward the front of the gasket 23.

[0290] As long as water can be sprayed from the spray section 500 towards the front of the washer 23, the additional washing hole 546 can be configured and shaped in any way. That is, the additional washing hole 546 can be configured to penetrate the guide body 541 from front to back, or it can be recessed on both sides of the guide body 541 like the washing slit 545.

[0291] For example, the additional washing hole 546 can be configured not to communicate with the main through hole 542 or the auxiliary through hole 543. This prevents water discharged into the main through hole 542 or the auxiliary through hole 543 from flowing into the additional washing hole 546.

[0292] Therefore, the additional washing hole 546 can be separately configured from the rear of the main through hole 542 or the auxiliary through hole 543 in at least one of the two directions.

[0293] Water sprayed from the additional wash hole 546 can be directed towards the front of the gasket 23 or the rear 230 of the door. Therefore, in order to ensure that the water sprayed from the additional wash hole 546 can be fully supplied to the front inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 and the rear 230 of the door, the additional wash hole 546 can be disposed on both sides behind the main through hole 542 or the auxiliary through hole 543, respectively.

[0294] Therefore, water can be sprayed as evenly as possible from the spray section 500 to the front two sides, which can clean foam or foreign matter that may be attached to the front of the gasket 23 and the top of the rear side 230 of the door 200.

[0295] The additional washing holes 546 may also be configured on both sides of the main through hole 542 or the auxiliary through hole 543 in the guide body 541, respectively penetrating the guide body 541. A dividing rib 5461 disposed in front of the main through hole 542 or the auxiliary through hole 543 may be included between a plurality of the additional washing holes 546.

[0296] The additional washing hole 546 can be disposed in front of the blocking rib 550 or behind the washing slit 545. That is, the additional washing hole 546 can also be symmetrically arranged with respect to the blocking rib 550 and the washing slit 545.

[0297] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the water jetting direction in an additional embodiment of the jetting unit 500.

[0298] Figure 14 (a) is a diagram showing the direction of water jetting from the lower part of the jet section 500. Figure 14 (b) is a diagram showing the direction of water jetting from the side of the jet section 500.

[0299] Reference Figure 14 In (a), the water A, B, and C sprayed from the main spray hole 542, auxiliary spray hole 543, and washing hole 544 in the spray nozzle 540 can be sprayed in the same direction as in the aforementioned embodiment. However, the flow rate or water pressure of the water A, B, and C sprayed from the main spray hole 542, auxiliary spray hole 543, and washing hole 544 may be reduced.

[0300] As the flow rate or water pressure of water A, B, and C sprayed from the main spray hole 542, auxiliary spray hole 543, and washing hole 544 decreases, the flow rate and water pressure of water D sprayed from the additional washing hole 546 can be increased accordingly.

[0301] The water D sprayed from the additional washing hole 546 can be sprayed forward from the spray section 500.

[0302] The water D sprayed from the additional washing hole 546 can be sprayed towards both sides of the dividing rib 5461. The gasket 23 opposite to the dividing rib 5461 and the rear surface 230 of the door are more likely to correspond to the uppermost point of the gasket 23 and the uppermost point of the rear surface 230 of the door, and the probability of foreign matter or foam adhering is very low.

[0303] Therefore, water sprayed from the additional washing hole 546 can be sprayed onto the portion except for the uppermost end of the gasket 23 and the uppermost end of the rear side 230 of the door, under the action of the dividing rib 5461. Thus, water can be sprayed onto locations where foam or foreign matter is more likely to adhere, such as the front side of the gasket 23 and the rear side 230 of the door.

[0304] Reference Figure 14 (b) The water D sprayed from the additional washing hole 546 can, after colliding with the front side of the gasket 23 and the rear side 230 of the door, flow down the rear side 230 of the door and into the outer tub 20.

[0305] This allows for more reliable cleaning of the rear side 230 of the door.

[0306] Figure 15 The diagram shows water being ejected from the jet section 500 of the additional embodiment, with the gasket as a reference.

[0307] Since the water D sprayed from the additional washing hole is concentrated in front of the gasket positioned in front of the spray section 500, the effect of cleaning the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23 may not be significant.

[0308] However, since the water D sprayed from the additional washing hole will inevitably collide with the rear side 230 of the door, the rear side 230 of the door can be cleaned with a greater flow rate.

[0309] On the other hand, in the spray section 500 of the additional embodiment, the directions A, B, and C of the water sprayed from the main spray hole 542, the auxiliary spray hole 543, and the washing hole 544 can be the same as when the additional washing hole 546 is not provided, but the flow rate may be smaller than when the additional washing hole 546 is not provided.

[0310] Therefore, in the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, when it is more important to clean the back surface 230 of the door or the front surface of the gasket 23, the spray unit 500 may be provided with an additional washing hole 546. However, in the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, when it is important to achieve a good wetting effect on the garments contained in the drum 30 and to clean the inner circumferential surface of the gasket 23, the additional washing hole 546 of the spray unit 500 can be omitted. As described above, even if the additional washing hole 546 of the spray unit 500 is omitted, the back surface 230 of the door can still be cleaned.

[0311] 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 has an opening on the front. An outer bucket, housed within the container and storing water, has an inlet communicating with the opening; A roller, rotatably housed within the outer tub and used to store clothing; A drive unit, attached to the back of the outer barrel, causes the roller to rotate; A gasket is provided to connect the opening and the inlet to prevent water and clothing from flowing into the box. The water supply unit includes a water supply valve and a water supply pipe. The water supply valve is connected to the housing and to an external water source. The water supply pipe supplies water from the water supply valve to the outer tank. as well as The spray section, which is connected to the top of the washer, is configured to receive water from the water supply pipe and spray water into the inside of the drum. The spray section is configured to also spray water onto the inner circumferential surface of the gasket.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spraying part is configured to spray water onto at least one of the two sides of the inner circumferential surface of the gasket.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spray nozzle is configured to also spray water onto the back of a door located further back than the spray nozzle.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The injection section includes: An inlet pipe is connected to the end of the water supply pipe; A mounting plate, extending from the outer surface of the inflow pipe, is installed on the gasket; and A spray nozzle extends downward from the mounting plate and sprays water. The injection nozzle includes: The guide body protrudes inward from the inner circumference of the gasket and has a hollow structure communicating with the inflow pipe; A main jet hole, penetrating the rear of the guide body, discharges the water into the drum; and A washing hole, separate from the main spray hole and penetrating the guide body, sprays water onto the inner circumferential surface of the gasket.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The washing port includes: A first washing hole extends through one side of the guide body from one side of the main jet hole; and The second washing hole extends through the other side of the guide body, on the other side of the main jet hole.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide body also includes a washing slit, which is recessed from at least one side of the main jet hole to disperse the water jetted from the washing hole in a front-to-back direction.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The washing slit is formed separately from the main jet hole.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The spray nozzle includes blocking ribs that extend from the mounting plate to both sides of the guide body to block water sprayed from the washing hole from being sprayed forward. The washing slit is configured to be recessed into the guide body from both sides of the main jet orifice to the blocking rib.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The washing slits are formed with a spacing that increases as the washing hole gets closer to the rear of the guide body.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the washing slit is inclined so that its height decreases as it approaches the rear of the guide body from the washing hole.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The washing slit includes: A first washing slit extends from the first washing hole toward the rear of the guide body; and The second washing slit extends from the second washing hole toward the rear of the guide body.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first washing slit and the second washing slit are formed asymmetrically with respect to the main jet hole.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The spray nozzle also includes an auxiliary spray hole that sprays a longer amount of water toward the back of the roller than the main spray hole.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The auxiliary injection hole is positioned higher up than the main injection hole.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The nozzle also includes a dividing rib, which is disposed inside the auxiliary spray hole to branch the sprayed water in the left and right directions.

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