Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet, a tub including an air outlet discharging air and an air inlet configured in front of the air outlet and sucking in air, a drum, a circulation duct forming a flow path guiding air discharged from the air outlet to the air inlet, a heat exchanger disposed inside the moving duct and configured in front of the air circulation part, provided to dehumidify and heat air passing through the air outlet, a connection part including a front connection part provided to connect the air inlet and the circulation duct and a rear connection part provided to connect the air outlet and the circulation duct, and a bracket seated to the air outlet including a coupling hole through which the rear connection part is supported, a bracket body extending from the coupling hole and seated to an upper face of the tub, and a fastening hole passing through the bracket body and coupled with the upper face of the tub, the bracket body extending in a cantilever beam shape from the coupling hole, and the fastening hole being configured outside the circulation duct.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a garment processing apparatus and its control method. More specifically, it relates to a garment processing apparatus and its control method capable of supplying steam and hot air to garments to perform garment refresh operations such as sterilization, wrinkle removal, deodorization, and drying. Background Technology

[0002] A garment handling unit refers to a washing machine that washes clothes and other items through a washing operation, and a dryer that dries the items through a drying operation. Typically, washing machines and dryers can be installed as separate units, but to overcome space limitations and improve user convenience, garment handling units are available that can perform washing and drying simultaneously.

[0003] In order to carry out the washing operation, the garment handling device is provided with a box, an outer tub for storing water, a drum for providing space to accommodate the garment, a drive unit fixed to the outer tub and rotating the drum, a support unit for supporting the outer tub, a water supply unit for supplying water to the outer tub, and a drain unit for discharging water from the outer tub.

[0004] On the other hand, in order to carry out the drying operation, the garment handling device is provided with a circulation pipe that draws out the air inside the outer drum and resupplyes it to the outer drum, as well as a heat exchange section that sequentially dehumidifies and heats the air.

[0005] That is, in existing garment handling equipment, both washing and drying devices are installed inside the cabinet, so that washing and drying operations can be selectively performed according to user convenience (KR10-2022-0021611).

[0006] On the other hand, in existing dryer-washing machines, the circulation pipes and heat exchange units are located above the outer tub, and the compressor is located outside the circulation pipes, which limits the configuration options.

[0007] Furthermore, due to the limitations of the configuration described above, there is a problem that the connection between the circulation pipe and the outer tub becomes longer and the connection is damaged due to vibration of the outer tub.

[0008] In addition, the connection direction of the connection between the circulation pipe and the outer tank may be fixed, which may lead to operators confusing the connection direction and incorrect assembly, thus failing to ensure a tight seal.

[0009] In addition, if the inlet of the circulation pipe and the outlet of the outer barrel are configured on the same line, the connection part can also be configured on the same line. Therefore, the connection part needs to be fixed to be located on the same line.

[0010] In addition, since the circulation pipe is connected to the tank, the outlet of the outer tub and the connecting part may be misaligned due to the vibration of the outer tub. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a means to fix the connecting part to the outer tub.

[0011] In addition, if the configuration is different from that of existing washer-dryer, the configuration of the refrigerant pipes will also be different, so the refrigerant pipes need to be configured effectively. Summary of the Invention

[0012] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0013] The problem to be solved by the garment handling apparatus of the present invention is to ensure space above the outer tub by arranging the compressor below the outer tub.

[0014] The problem to be solved by the garment handling apparatus of the present invention is to prevent the connection between the outer tub and the circulation pipe from being damaged by the vibration of the outer tub.

[0015] The problem to be solved by the garment handling apparatus of the present invention is to fix the position of the connecting part.

[0016] Technical solutions to the problem

[0017] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include: a housing having a garment inlet at the front; an outer tub disposed inside the housing, including an air outlet for discharging air and an air inlet positioned in front of the air outlet for drawing in air; a roller rotatably disposed inside the outer tub and configured to hold the garment; a circulation duct disposed above the outer tub, forming a flow path for guiding air discharged from the air outlet to the air inlet; a heat exchanger disposed inside the moving duct and positioned in front of the air circulation section, configured to dehumidify and heat the air passing through the air outlet; and a connecting portion including a front... The device includes a front connecting portion and a rear connecting portion, wherein the front connecting portion is configured to connect the air inlet and the circulation pipe, and the rear connecting portion is configured to connect the air outlet and the circulation pipe; and a bracket, disposed at the air outlet, including a connecting hole, a bracket body, and a fastening hole, wherein the rear connecting portion passes through the connecting hole and is supported therethrough, the bracket body extends from the connecting hole and is disposed on the upper surface of the outer barrel, and the fastening hole passes through the bracket body and connects with the upper surface of the outer barrel; the bracket body can extend from the connecting hole into a cantilever beam shape; and the fastening hole can be configured not to overlap with the circulation pipe in the vertical direction.

[0018] The fastening hole of the garment handling device of the present invention can be provided at the end of the support body.

[0019] The garment handling device of the present invention may have a plurality of bracket bodies and fastening holes.

[0020] The circulation pipe of the garment processing device of the present invention may include: a pipe body forming a flow path for air discharged from the air outlet; and a through hole penetrating the pipe body along the thickness direction to disperse the flow path; the fastening hole may be provided at a position corresponding to the through hole.

[0021] The through-hole of the garment processing device of the present invention can be set in an area with low flow rate.

[0022] The through hole of the garment processing device of the present invention can be configured to extend along the length direction of the flow path.

[0023] The outer peripheral surface of the through hole in the garment processing device of the present invention can be formed in a streamlined shape.

[0024] The circulation pipe, the rear connection portion, and the bracket of the garment processing device of the present invention can be configured as a single unit.

[0025] The main body of the garment handling device of the present invention may include: an inflow pipe into which air discharged from the air outlet flows; a movable pipe that connects to the front of the inflow pipe to form a flow path for air passing through the inflow pipe; and an outlet pipe that connects to the front of the movable pipe to discharge air passing through the movable pipe to the air inlet. The inflow pipe, the connecting hole, and the air outlet may be configured such that at least a portion of the inflow pipe, the connecting hole, and the air outlet overlap.

[0026] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include an air circulation section; the air circulation section includes: an impeller connected to the inflow pipe and rotating to circulate air from the outer tub; a fan housing providing space to accommodate the impeller; and a fan motor connected to the fan housing to provide power to the impeller; the air circulation section may be configured such that at least a portion of the air circulation section overlaps with the air outlet.

[0027] The air outlet of the garment handling device of the present invention can be positioned biased toward one side of the outer tub.

[0028] The through-hole of the garment handling device of the present invention can be separated from the air circulation section to the other side.

[0029] The outer tub of the garment handling device of the present invention can be fixed to the box body.

[0030] Invention Effects

[0031] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention has the effect of ensuring space above the outer tub by arranging the compressor below the outer tub.

[0032] The garment handling device of the present invention has the effect of preventing the connection between the outer tub and the circulation pipe from being damaged by the vibration of the outer tub.

[0033] The garment handling device of the present invention has the effect of fixing the position of the connecting part. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 The garment processing apparatus of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 2 The configuration of the circulating pipes and heat exchange section is shown.

[0036] Figure 3 The structure of the base and the back panel is shown.

[0037] Figure 4 The structure of the outer barrel is shown.

[0038] Figure 5 The diagram shows the state in which the circulation pipe is installed in the outer tank, wherein, Figure 5 (a) is a diagram showing the outer barrel as viewed from the front. Figure 5 (b) is a diagram showing the outer barrel as viewed from the rear.

[0039] Figure 6 The positional relationship between the circulation pipe and the outer barrel of the present invention is shown.

[0040] Figure 7 A specific structural embodiment of the pipeline body is shown.

[0041] Figure 8 An embodiment of the structure in which the main body of the pipe is connected to the outer barrel is shown.

[0042] Figure 9 The internal structure of the circulation pipe is shown.

[0043] Figure 10 The internal structure of the circulation pipe is shown.

[0044] Figure 11 The structure for supplying water to a circulating pipeline is shown.

[0045] Figure 12 This shows a front view with the front panel removed.

[0046] Figure 13 The configuration of the exhaust pipe and air inlet is shown.

[0047] Figure 14 The configuration of the inlet pipe and air outlet is shown.

[0048] Figure 15 The locations of the circulation pipes and heat exchange units are shown.

[0049] Figure 16 A diagram showing the circulation pipe as viewed from above is provided.

[0050] Figure 17 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0051] Figure 18 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0052] Figure 19 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0053] Figure 20 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0054] Figure 21 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0055] Figure 22 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0056] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0057] 100: Box body; 200: Clothing storage compartment

[0058] 300: Drive unit; 400: Water supply and drainage unit

[0059] 500: Support unit; 600: Base

[0060] 700: Cooling fan; 800: Circulation pipe

[0061] 900: Heat Exchange Section Detailed Implementation

[0062] The embodiments disclosed in this specification will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this specification, even different embodiments are given the same or similar reference numerals for the same or similar structures, and their descriptions are given first. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, the singular expressions used in this specification include the plural expressions. Furthermore, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, detailed descriptions of related well-known technologies are omitted where it is determined that such detailed descriptions might obscure the spirit of the embodiments disclosed in this specification. It should also be noted that the accompanying drawings are only for facilitating understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification and should not be construed as limiting the technical ideas disclosed in this specification.

[0063] Figure 1The garment processing apparatus of the present invention is shown.

[0064] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may include: a housing 100, forming an exterior; and a garment holding section 200, configured to store garments inside the housing 100.

[0065] The clothing storage section 200 may include a roller 220 for storing clothing inside the housing 100. The roller 220 may be configured to rotate the clothing inside the housing 100.

[0066] Alternatively, the clothing storage section 200 may also include an outer tub 210 for storing water inside the housing 100, and the roller 220 may be rotatably disposed inside the outer tub 210.

[0067] The housing 100 may include: a front panel 110 with an opening 111 communicating with the interior of the roller 220; side panels 150 disposed on both sides of the front panel 110; and a back panel 160 connected to the back of the side panels 150.

[0068] The front panel 110 can be configured as a plate shape and can be rotatably connected to a door 112 for opening and closing the opening.

[0069] The front panel 110 may have an interface I for receiving user commands or displaying the status of the garment handling device on the upper part of the opening 111. At least a portion of the interface I may be a touch panel.

[0070] The housing 100 may further include a mounting panel 120, which is positioned above the opening of the roller 220 and is combined with the side panels 150 located on both sides.

[0071] The setting panel 120 can be configured to have a control panel installed, which can receive commands to control the clothing processing device or display the operating status of the clothing processing device to the outside.

[0072] The setting panel 120 can be disposed behind the front panel 110 and can be combined with the upper part of the entire side panel 150.

[0073] The mounting panel 120 can form a panel mounting portion 121 that is fixed to the front of the circulation pipe 800 (described later). The panel mounting portion 121 can be configured as a groove shape for mounting at the rear of the circulation pipe 800, or it can be configured as a hole shape for a fastening member that is fastened to the rear of the circulation pipe 800 to pass through.

[0074] The outer tub 210 can be cylindrical in shape, and an outer tub inlet 213 for putting clothes in can be provided at the front. The outer tub inlet 213 can be configured to communicate with the opening of the front panel 110, and can also be configured to communicate with the interior of the roller 220.

[0075] The drum 220 can be made of a cylindrical metal material with a front opening and through holes on its outer surface, thereby allowing water and detergent stored in the outer drum 210 to flow in or out.

[0076] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a water supply and drainage section 400 for supplying water to the outer tub 210 or draining water from the outer tub 210.

[0077] The water supply and drainage section 400 may include: a water supply section 410 for supplying water to the outer tank 210; and a drainage section 420 for discharging the water contained in the outer tank 210 to the outside of the housing 100.

[0078] The water supply unit 410 may include: a water supply valve 411 for receiving water from an external water source; a water supply pipe 413 for guiding water supplied from the water supply valve 411 toward the outer tub 210; and a detergent dispenser 412 for storing detergent, receiving water supplied from the water supply valve 411, and supplying the detergent to the outer tub 210.

[0079] The water supply valve 411 can be combined with the rear panel 160 and can be configured in multiples as needed, and can be configured to be selectively opened to supply water. The water supply pipe 413 can also be configured in multiples and configured to supply water to at least one of the detergent dispenser 411, the outer tub 210, and the circulation pipe 800 described later.

[0080] The drainage section 420 may include: a drain pipe 421 extending from the lower part of the outer tub 210; and a drain pump 422 providing power to discharge water discharged from the drain pipe 421 to the outside of the housing 100.

[0081] Additionally, the water supply and drainage section 400 may also include a circulation section 430 that allows water discharged from the drain pipe 421 of the drainage section 420 to flow back into the outer tank 210.

[0082] The circulation section 430 may include: a circulation nozzle 431, which is connected to the outer tub inlet 213 to discharge water into the interior of the outer tub 210; and at least one of a circulation hose and a circulation pump to supply water discharged from the drain pipe 421 to the circulation nozzle 431.

[0083] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a base 600 forming a bottom surface. The base 600 may be configured to house and support the housing 100. Additionally, the base 600 may support electrical components such as the drain pump 421.

[0084] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a support portion 500 inside the housing 100 that supports the outer tub 210. The support portion 500 is configured as a plurality of suspensions, one end of which is connected to the outer tub 210 and the other end of which is connected to the base 600.

[0085] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a circulation pipe 800 capable of circulating air inside the outer tub 210. The circulation pipe 800 may form a flow path for circulating air inside the drum 220 outside the outer tub 210. Thus, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention can be configured as a washing machine that also functions as a dryer.

[0086] The outer tub 210 is provided with a drainage section 420 and a support section 500, etc., so the circulation pipe 800 can be arranged at the top of the outer tub 210.

[0087] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a heat exchange section 900 for heating air moving in the circulation duct 800. The heat exchange section 900 may include: a heat exchanger disposed inside the circulation duct 800; and a compressor 940 disposed outside the circulation duct 800 for supplying high-temperature refrigerant to the heat exchanger.

[0088] The compressor 940 can be positioned lower than the outer tub 210. Therefore, a wider space can be ensured between the upper part of the outer tub 210 and the side panel 150 to accommodate the circulation pipe 800. Thus, in the garment handling apparatus of the present invention, the circulation pipe 800 can be arranged to extend in the front-to-back direction. Consequently, the circulation pipe 800 can extend in the same direction as the outer tub 210 and the roller 220, thereby reducing flow resistance and uniformly supplying hot air to the interior of the roller 220.

[0089] Furthermore, by omitting the compressor 940 at the upper part of the outer tub 210, the circulation pipe 800 can be configured offset towards one of the side panels 150 at the upper end of the outer tub 210, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the circulation pipe 800 can be correspondingly increased. Therefore, the garment handling apparatus of the present invention can circulate a greater flow rate of air to the outside of the outer tub 210 than would be when the compressor 940 is configured at the upper part of the outer tub 210.

[0090] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include an air circulation unit 1000, which is installed in the circulation duct 800 and circulates air from the outer tub 210. Since the compressor 940 is not located on the upper part of the outer tub 210, the air circulation unit 1000 can be located behind the circulation duct 800 and configured to draw in air from inside the outer tub 210 and supply it to the interior of the circulation duct 800.

[0091] Furthermore, since the compressor 940 is positioned lower than the outer casing 210, the air circulation unit 1000 can utilize the entire space between the upper part of the outer casing 210 and the side panel 150. As a result, the diameter of the air circulation unit 1000 can be configured in the width direction, and it can be configured to rotate around a rotation axis in the vertical direction, thereby allowing for greater airflow circulation.

[0092] As a result, in the garment processing apparatus of the present invention, the compressor 940 is positioned below the outer tubing 210, thereby enabling a greater flow rate to circulate in the circulation pipe 800 per unit time, which improves drying efficiency.

[0093] Figure 2 The configuration of the circulating pipes and heat exchange section is shown.

[0094] The outer barrel 210 is configured as a cylindrical shape extending in the front-to-back direction, and the interior of the box body 100 is configured as a cuboid shape. Therefore, more space is ensured on the left and right sides of the center O in the upper region of the outer barrel 210 relative to the width direction of the box body 100.

[0095] The circulation pipe 800 can be configured from the center O to one of the left and right directions. That is, the center of the circulation pipe 800 in the width direction can also be configured to be separated from the center O in the width direction of the housing by one of the left and right directions.

[0096] At this time, a portion of the circulation pipe 800 can be configured to overlap with the center O of the housing in the width direction in the height direction. Alternatively, a portion of the circulation pipe 800 can be configured to be spaced apart from the center O of the housing in the width direction to the left or right. As a result, the cross-sectional area of ​​the circulation pipe 800 can be increased.

[0097] On the other hand, the compressor 940 can be configured from the center O in the width direction of the housing 100 in the direction that the circulation pipe 800 is biased to the left and right.

[0098] For example, the compressor 940 may be configured at the lower part of the circulation pipe 800, and the circulation pipe 800 and the compressor 940 may be configured to overlap at least partially in the height direction.

[0099] As a result, the vertical distance between the circulation pipe 800 and the compressor 940 can be reduced, and the length of the refrigerant pipe 950 connecting the compressor 940 and the heat exchanger disposed inside the circulation pipe 800 can be reduced. Therefore, the refrigerant pipe 950 can be configured in a straight line in the vertical direction to the greatest extent possible, thereby reducing the flow resistance of the refrigerant and minimizing heat loss occurring in the refrigerant pipe 950.

[0100] On the other hand, the heat exchange section 900 of the present invention may further include a fixing plate 960 for fixing the refrigerant pipe 950 to the rear panel 160 of the housing 100. The fixing plate 960 can be mounted on at least one of the back and two sides of the refrigerant pipe 950, and can be configured as a support shape with a height greater than its width. Thus, the refrigerant pipe 950 can be separated from the outer tub 210 and supported by the fixing plate 960 and the housing 100, and vibrations generated in the outer tub 210 can be prevented from being directly transmitted to the refrigerant pipe 950, thereby enhancing durability.

[0101] As a result, the compressor 940, the circulation pipe 800, the refrigerant pipe 950, and the fixing plate 960 can all be arranged on the left side of the outer casing 210, or all on the right side of the outer casing 210. Therefore, the compressor 940, the circulation pipe 800, the refrigerant pipe 950, and the fixing plate 960 can all be easily installed, repaired, and replaced by separating a side panel 150.

[0102] The circulation pipe 800 may include: a pipe body 810, on which the heat exchanger is disposed; and a pipe cover 820, which is combined with the pipe body 810 to cover the pipe body 810.

[0103] The pipe body 810 can be configured as an open shell shape or a pipe shape, and the pipe cover 820 can be configured as a plate shape or a shell shape corresponding to the pipe body 810.

[0104] The main body of the pipe 810 may include: a rear connecting part 850, which is connected to the rear of the outer barrel 210 and communicates with the outer barrel 210; and a front connecting part 840, which is connected to the front of the outer barrel 210 and communicates with the outer barrel 210.

[0105] The rear connecting portion 850 and the front connecting portion 840 can be configured as a pipe or tube shape that allows air movement. The rear connecting portion 850 and the front connecting portion 840 can be made of an elastic material. Therefore, even if the outer casing 210 vibrates, the vibration of the outer casing 210 can be prevented from being transmitted to the pipe body 810.

[0106] In the circulation pipe 800, only the front connecting part 840 and the rear connecting part 850 are connected to the outer tub 210, and the pipe body 810 can be separated from the outer tub 210. The circulation pipe 800 may also include a bracket 830, which fixes the rear connecting part 850 to the outer tub 210 to fix the position of the rear connecting part 850.

[0107] The bracket 830 can be disposed at the lower part of the pipe body 810 and placed on the outer barrel 210. Thus, even if the pipe body 810 is configured to block the air inlet and outlet of the outer barrel 210, the position of the rear connecting part 850 can be fixed by the bracket 830, so the air inlet and outlet of the outer barrel 210 and the pipe body 810 can be easily connected by the rear connecting part 850.

[0108] Figure 3 The structure of the base and the back panel is shown.

[0109] The base 600 may include: a base body 610 supporting the load of the garment handling device; and a groove 620 recessed on at least one side of the left and right sides of the base body 610.

[0110] The mounting slot 620 can be configured offset to one side of the base body 610 and can be configured behind the base body 610. The mounting slot 620 can form a space for accommodating the compressor 940.

[0111] The garment handling apparatus of the present invention may further include a control unit or control panel 2000 capable of controlling electrical components disposed in the garment handling apparatus. A circulation pipe 800 may be provided on one side of the upper portion of the outer tub 210, and a detergent dispenser or water tank, etc., may be provided on the other side. Therefore, the control panel 2000 may be disposed on the base body 610 and positioned below the outer tub 210.

[0112] The control panel 2000 can be configured on the base body 610, spaced apart from the mounting slot 620. For example, the control panel 2000 can be configured offset to the other side of the base body 610. As a result, the control panel 2000 can be prevented from being exposed to the heat generated by the compressor 940. In addition, the control panel 2000 and the compressor 940 are configured on both sides of the lower part of the outer tub 210, thereby preventing the control panel 2000 and the compressor 940 from interfering with the outer tub 210.

[0113] The control panel 2000 may include: an HP housing 2100 for controlling the heat exchange unit 900; and a main PCB 2200, which is coupled to the HP housing 2100 and controls electrical components other than the heat exchange unit 900. Since the HP housing 2100 is larger than the main PCB 2200 and generates significant heat, the control panel 2000 may include a panel fan 2300 coupled to one side of the HP housing 2100 and cooling the HP housing 2100. Additionally, the control panel 2000 may include a noise filter 2300, which removes noise from various sensors of the garment handling device, current supplied from an external power source, or electrical signals generated by the HP housing 2100 and the main PCB 2200. The noise filter 2300 may be mounted on the upper part of the main PCB 2200 and configured to receive or transmit current signals.

[0114] A panel fixing part 161 for fixing the rear of the circulation pipe 800 can be provided on the upper part of the rear panel 160. The panel fixing part 161 can be configured as a groove shape for mounting the rear of the circulation pipe 800, or it can be configured as a hole shape for fastening members fastened to the rear of the circulation pipe 800 to pass through.

[0115] Figure 4 The structure of the outer barrel is shown.

[0116] The outer tub 210 may include a cylindrical outer tub body and an outer tub inlet 213. The outer tub inlet 213 is located at the front of the outer tub body, and clothing can be put into the outer tub inlet 213.

[0117] The diameter of the outer barrel inlet 213 can be set to be smaller than the diameter of the outer barrel body. The circulation part 430 can be attached to and fixed to the outer surface of the outer barrel inlet 213.

[0118] The outer barrel body can be divided into a front body and a rear body, which are combined together, or it can be formed as a single piece.

[0119] The outer tub 210 may further include: an air outlet 211, located at the upper rear of the outer tub body, for discharging air from inside the outer tub 210; and an air inlet 212, located above the outer tub inlet 213, for allowing air discharged from the circulation pipe 800 to flow in.

[0120] The air outlet 211 can be formed offset to one side at the upper end of the outer barrel body. Therefore, the air outlet 211 extends below the upper end of the outer barrel body, thereby ensuring sufficient space for the air circulation section 1000.

[0121] The air inlet 212 can be formed at the upper end of the outer barrel inlet 213.

[0122] The outer barrel 210 may also include an air hole 215, which is offset to the other side at the upper end of the outer barrel body and communicates with the outside; and a connecting pipe 216, which connects the air hole 215 to the outside of the box 100.

[0123] Figure 5 The diagram shows the state in which the circulation pipe is installed in the outer tank.

[0124] Figure 5 (a) is a diagram showing the outer barrel as viewed from the front. Figure 5 (b) is a diagram showing the outer barrel as viewed from the rear.

[0125] The circulation pipe 800 may include: a pipe body 810 that receives air from an air outlet 211 formed at the upper rear of the outer barrel 210 and discharges air to an air inlet 212 formed at the upper front of the outer barrel 210; and a pipe cover 820 that is attached to the upper part of the pipe body 810 and covers the interior of the pipe body 810.

[0126] The main body of the pipe 810 extends from rear to front and is positioned in a direction corresponding to the front-rear direction of the outer tub 210 and the roller 220. This reduces air resistance to airflow within the garment holding section 200 and the circulation pipe 800.

[0127] The rear connecting part 850 can be configured to connect the rear of the pipe body 810 and the air outlet 211, and the front connecting part 840 can be configured to connect the front of the pipe body 810 and the air inlet 212.

[0128] The front connecting part 840 can be configured as a rectangular pipe shape and can be configured as a telescopic type. One end or the upper end of the front connecting part 840 can be combined with the pipe body 810, and the other end or the lower end can be connected to the air inlet 212.

[0129] The rear connecting part 850 can be configured as a tube or as a telescopic type.

[0130] However, the rear connection portion 850 can be disposed between the pipe body 810 and the outer barrel body. Therefore, the pipe body 810 can pressurize the rear connection portion 850 through the air inlet 212 due to load. Thus, in the rear connection portion 850, one end or upper end can be configured to be connected to or closely fitted to the pipe body 810, and the lower end can be configured to be connected to or closely fitted to the air inlet 212.

[0131] At least a portion of the air circulation unit 1000 may be disposed between the pipe body 810 and the pipe cover 820, and may be configured to be closer to the rear than the front of the pipe body 810.

[0132] The air circulation unit 1000 can be configured to draw in air from the air outlet 211 and supply it to the interior of the pipe body 810. That is, the air circulation unit 1000 can supply air from inside the outer barrel 210 to the interior of the circulation pipe 800 at positive pressure.

[0133] A drive unit 300 for rotating the roller 220 can be attached to the rear of the outer barrel 210. The drive unit 300 can be configured as an external rotor type.

[0134] Figure 6 The positional relationship between the circulation pipe and the outer barrel of the present invention is shown.

[0135] The circulation pipe 800 can be made of resin, and the heat exchanger housed inside the circulation pipe 800 can be made of metal. Therefore, the circulation pipe 800 may be susceptible to vibration. Furthermore, the self-load of the circulation pipe 800 may be significant due to the heat exchanger and air circulation unit 1000, thus it may vibrate at a different frequency and amplitude than the outer casing 210. Consequently, if the circulation pipe 800 is directly mounted to the outer casing 210, there is a possibility that the circulation pipe 800 and the outer casing 210 may collide with each other or be damaged in severe cases. Therefore, the circulation pipe 800 can be maintained at a predetermined distance from the outer casing 210 and disposed inside the housing 100.

[0136] The front connecting portion 840 and the rear connecting portion 850 can be combined with the outer tub 210, and the lower surface of the pipe body 810 can be configured to be spaced apart from the outer tub 210 by a specific interval h. The front connecting portion 840 and the rear connecting portion 850 can be made of elastic material, thereby blocking the transmission of vibration and noise from the outer tub 210 to the pipe body 810.

[0137] Figure 7 A specific structural embodiment of the pipe body is shown.

[0138] The main body 810 of the duct may include: an inflow duct 811 for receiving air from the air outlet 211; a fan housing 812 extending from the inflow duct 811 to house the air circulation section 1000; a connecting duct 813 extending forward from the fan housing 812; a mounting duct 814 extending forward from the connecting duct 813 to mount a heat exchanger; and an outlet duct 815 extending forward or downward from the mounting duct 814 to discharge air to the air inlet 212. The connecting duct and the mounting duct can be collectively referred to as a moving duct forming a flow path for air passing through the inflow duct.

[0139] The inflow pipe 811 may be configured above the air outlet 211 and overlap with the air outlet 211 in the height direction.

[0140] The inflow pipe 811 can be configured as a pipe or as a through hole, and the rear connecting part 850 can be combined with the inflow pipe 811.

[0141] One end or lower end of the rear connecting part 850 can be connected to or closely attached to the air inlet 212, and the other end or upper end can be connected to or closely attached to the inflow pipe 811.

[0142] The fan housing 812 can be configured as a circular or spiral shape.

[0143] The fan housing 812 can be configured to have a diameter or area larger than that of the inflow pipe 811 to ensure space for the air circulation section 1000.

[0144] The air circulation unit 1000 can be installed in the fan housing 812 and configured to draw in air from the outer barrel 210 and supply it to the heat exchanger.

[0145] The connecting pipe 813 can extend forward from one side of the fan housing 812. The connecting pipe 813 can guide the radial airflow formed by the air circulation unit 1000 forward.

[0146] The connecting pipe 813 can be configured such that its cross-sectional area gradually widens from rear to front. This allows the airflow rate supplied by the air circulation unit 1000 to be slowed down and distributed more evenly.

[0147] The setting pipe 814 can be configured to have a width greater than the front end of the connecting pipe 813 to house the heat exchanger.

[0148] The aforementioned pipe 814 can form a space for accommodating the evaporator and condenser, which will be described later.

[0149] The discharge pipe 815 may be configured to have a smaller diameter than the setting pipe 814. The discharge pipe 815 may be configured to decrease in width as it extends forward from the setting pipe 814. The end of the discharge pipe 815 may be configured to have an area and shape corresponding to the air inlet 212.

[0150] The discharge pipe 815 can extend forward from the setting pipe 814, its width decreases, and an opening is formed at the lower front.

[0151] The main body of the pipe 810 may also include a receiving rib 816, which divides the fan cover 812 and the connecting pipe 813 and accommodates the air circulation section 1000.

[0152] The receiving rib 816 can be configured to discharge air circulating on the inner circumferential surface of the fan housing 812 forward. That is, the receiving rib 816 can work together with one side of the duct 813 to perform the outlet function of the fan housing 812.

[0153] The garment processing device of the present invention may further include a fixing part 860, which fixes the front and rear of the circulation pipe 800 to the housing 100 and separates the circulation pipe 800 from the outer tub 210.

[0154] The fixing part 860 may include: a front fixing part 861, which is disposed in front of the pipe body 810 to be fixed to the mounting panel 120; and a rear fixing part 862, which is disposed behind the pipe body 810 to be fixed to the rear panel 160.

[0155] For example, the front fixing part 861 may be configured to be able to attach a fastening member or the like to the front of the discharge pipe 815.

[0156] Furthermore, the front fixing part 861 can protrude from the front of the discharge pipe 815 and is configured as a protruding protrusion. Multiple front fixing parts 861 can be provided and spaced apart along the width direction in front of the discharge pipe 815. The front fixing part 861 can be inserted into and placed in the panel mounting part 121.

[0157] For example, the rear fixing part 862 can be configured to be able to attach a fastening member at the rear of the fan cover 812.

[0158] Additionally, the rear fixing portion 862 can protrude from the rear of the fan housing 812 and is configured as a protruding protrusion. Multiple rear fixing portions 862 can be provided and spaced apart along the width direction at the rear of the fan housing 812. The rear fixing portions 862 can be inserted into and positioned within the panel fixing portion 161.

[0159] Figure 8 An embodiment of the structure in which the main body of the pipe is connected to the outer barrel is shown.

[0160] The main pipe body 810 can extend from the rear to the front of the outer barrel.

[0161] Furthermore, the duct body 810 can be configured to be wider, such that the air circulation section 1000 is accommodated within the duct body 810 with its diameter arranged in the width direction, and the cross-sectional area can be further increased. As a result, the duct body 810 can be configured to completely overlap with the portion from the upper part of the air outlet 211 to the upper part of the air inlet 212 in the height direction.

[0162] The air inlet 212 is located at the outer barrel inlet 213, thus creating a space for the front connection part 840 to be located in front of the outer barrel 210.

[0163] However, since the air outlet 211 extends upward from the outer barrel body, if the inflow pipe 811 is located above the air outlet 211, there may not be enough space for the rear connection part 850 to be installed or assembled between the air outlet 211 and the inflow pipe 811.

[0164] Therefore, the bracket 830 can be placed on the upper part of the outer tub body and configured to connect the rear connecting part 850 to the air outlet 211. The bracket 830 can be combined with the upper part of the outer tub body and the lower end of the rear connecting part 850 can be tightly attached to the air outlet 211.

[0165] The rear connecting part 850 can be fixed to the bracket 830, with its upper end connected to the inflow pipe 811. The pipe body 810 can apply pressure to the rear connecting part 850 against the bracket 830, thereby fixing the position of the rear connecting part 850.

[0166] The bracket 830 may include: a bracket body 831, which is disposed on the outer barrel body and is plate-shaped; and a connecting hole 832, which is configured to pass through the bracket body. The air outlet 211 may be provided to protrude upward from one side of the outer barrel body, the connecting hole may be configured to be located at a position spaced above the air outlet, and the bracket body may be configured as a plate extending in the width direction to be disposed on the upper surface of the outer barrel body.

[0167] Figure 9 The internal structure of the circulation pipe is shown.

[0168] The air circulation unit 1000 may be configured at the upper part of the inflow pipe 811.

[0169] The air circulation unit 1000 may include: an impeller 1100 housed in the fan cover 812, allowing air from inside the outer barrel body to flow in; a fan motor 1200 disposed outside the pipe cover 820, providing power to rotate the impeller 1100; and a rotating shaft 1300 passing through the pipe cover 820 to connect the fan motor 1200 to the impeller 1100.

[0170] The heat exchange section 900 may include: an evaporator 910 disposed in the installation pipe 814; and a condenser 920 spaced apart from the evaporator 910 toward the discharge pipe 815.

[0171] The evaporator 910 may be positioned rearward than the condenser 920 and close to the air circulation unit 1000. The condenser 920 may be configured to be connected to the compressor 940 via a refrigerant pipe 950 to receive high-temperature refrigerant.

[0172] If the fan motor 1200 rotates the impeller 1100, air inside the outer casing 210 can flow into the inflow pipe 811 (①). The air flowing into the inflow pipe 811 can be radially rotated by the impeller 1100 and flow along the connecting pipe 813 into the setting pipe 814. The air flowing into the setting pipe 814 can be cooled to condense moisture as it passes through the evaporator 910, and can be heated as it passes through the condenser 920 (②).

[0173] Air passing through the condenser 920 can be discharged to the air inlet 212 (③) via the discharge pipe 815.

[0174] By continuously performing this process, the clothes contained in the drum 220 can be dried.

[0175] Figure 10 The internal structure of the circulation pipe is shown.

[0176] Reference Figure 10 (a) The diameter w2 of the fan housing 812 can be set to be greater than half the width w1 of the duct. Thus, as... Figure 10 As shown in (b), the impeller 1100 can be configured to rotate around a vertical axis of rotation 1300. As a result, more and stronger air can flow into the interior of the pipe body 810 without loss from inside the outer barrel 210.

[0177] That is, the diameter R of the impeller 1100 can be set to be greater than the thickness H. The impeller 1100 can be housed inside the fan housing 812 with its diameter R configured in the width direction and its thickness H configured in the vertical direction.

[0178] Reference Figure 10 (a) Due to the receiving rib 816, the rear or inlet width w3 of the connecting pipe 813 can be formed to be smaller than the width w1 of the pipe, and can also be smaller than the diameter w2 of the fan shroud 812. Furthermore, the connecting pipe 813 can be configured such that its width gradually increases toward the evaporator 810.

[0179] Thus, the connecting pipe 813 can act as a diffuser to uniformly disperse the air supplied from the fan housing 812 forward in the width direction.

[0180] The garment cleaning apparatus of the present invention may further include a nozzle portion 3000, which sprays water onto the evaporator 910 to clean the evaporator 910.

[0181] The nozzle portion 3000 can be configured to receive water from the water supply portion 410 and spray it onto the evaporator 910. The nozzle portion 3000 can be configured to extend along the width direction of the evaporator 910 so as to supply water to the entire rear side of the evaporator 910.

[0182] The circulation pipe 800 can be configured to discharge the water condensed in the evaporator 910 and the water sprayed into the evaporator 910 back to the drain section 420 or the outer tank 210.

[0183] The rear of the evaporator 910 corresponds to the area first exposed to the air flowing in from the outer casing 210. Therefore, the nozzle portion 3000 can spray water towards the rear of the evaporator 910 to remove foreign matter adhering to the rear of the evaporator 910.

[0184] Figure 11 The structure for supplying water to the circulating pipe is shown.

[0185] The nozzle portion 3000 can be disposed between the lower part of the pipe cover 820 and the evaporator 910.

[0186] The water supply unit 410 may include a water supply pipe 413, which is connected to the water supply valve 411 and supplies water to the nozzle unit 3000.

[0187] The water supply pipes 413 can be configured in multiples and extend from the water supply valve 411 toward both ends of the nozzle portion 3000. This allows water to be supplied uniformly along the entire width of the nozzle portion 3000.

[0188] Figure 12 This shows a front view with the front panel removed.

[0189] Reference Figure 12 An outer barrel inlet 213 may be provided in front of the outer barrel 210, and an air inlet 212 may be provided in the upper center of the outer barrel inlet.

[0190] On the other hand, the air outlet 211 is located off to one side at the rear of the outer barrel 210.

[0191] Additionally, the circulation pipe 800 can be positioned above the outer tub 210 and fixed to the mounting panel 120. The circulation pipe can be positioned above the outer tub, offset towards the side where the air outlet 212 is located, and the circulation pipe can be configured to be longer than half the width of the outer tub. That is, the circulation pipe can be configured to encroach upon the center of the outer tub on one side.

[0192] On the other hand, the air inlet 212 and the exhaust pipe 815 can be connected by the front connection part 840 described later, and the air outlet 211 and the fan cover 812 can be connected by the rear connection part 850 described later.

[0193] On the other hand, refer to Figure 12 The installation pipe 814, on which the heat exchangers 910 and 920 are installed, can be configured to pass through the center of the outer tub on one side of the outer tub 210. That is, the width D2 of the installation pipe can be set to be greater than half the width D1 of the outer tub.

[0194] This ensures sufficient airflow through the moving pipes 813 and 814, thereby improving drying efficiency.

[0195] Figure 13 The configuration of the exhaust pipe and air inlet is shown.

[0196] The air inlet 212 can be located at the upper center of the outer barrel inlet 213, and the discharge pipe 815 can be configured such that at least a portion overlaps with the air inlet.

[0197] Therefore, the airflow path from the discharge pipe to the air inlet can be formed as a near-straight line, thus minimizing flow resistance.

[0198] Figure 14 The configuration of the inlet pipe and air outlet is shown.

[0199] An air outlet 211 may be provided, which is located off-center at the rear of the outer tub 210 and is configured to discharge air from inside the outer tub. The air outlet may be configured to overlap at least a portion of the inflow pipe 811.

[0200] Therefore, the flow path of the air flowing from the air outlet 211 to the inflow pipe 811 can be formed as a near-straight line, thereby minimizing the flow path resistance.

[0201] Figure 15 The locations of the circulation pipes and heat exchange units are shown.

[0202] In the circulation pipe 800, the inflow pipe 811 can be positioned rearward, the discharge pipe 815 can be positioned frontward, and the moving pipes 813 and 814 can be configured to connect the inflow pipe and the discharge pipe, thereby allowing the circulation pipe 800 to be positioned above the outer tub along the front-to-back direction. Furthermore, since the compressor is located below the outer tub 210, the circulation pipe can be positioned above the outer tub along the front-to-back direction and offset towards one side of the housing 100.

[0203] On the other hand, the air circulation unit 1000 can be disposed behind the circulation duct 800, the fan housing 812 can be disposed inside the duct body 810, the fan motor 1200 can be coupled to the upper surface of the duct cover 820, and the rotating shaft 1300 can pass through the duct cover and be coupled to the circulation fan. That is, the rotating shaft can be configured to be perpendicular to the ground. Thus, the impeller can rotate, causing air to move towards the rear of the circulation duct. (Refer to...) Figure 12The impeller can rotate counterclockwise to move air toward the rear of the circulation pipe.

[0204] On the other hand, the refrigerant pipe 950 may be configured such that at least a portion of it is spaced apart from the outer casing 210 and does not overlap with the outer casing in the front-rear direction. That is, the compressor 940 may be located on one rear side of the base body 610, and the refrigerant pipe may extend upward from the compressor along the side panel of the housing 100 to the height where the heat exchange section 900 is located, and then extend from the rear to the front towards the heat exchange section.

[0205] On the other hand, the air inlet 212 can be configured to be located in the center of the outer tub inlet 213. The air outlet 211 can be configured to be biased towards one side of the outer tub 210, so that the air discharged to one side of the outer tub is injected into the center of the outer tub and circulated, thus the hot air can be evenly distributed, thereby improving the drying efficiency.

[0206] On the other hand, the compressor 940 may be located below the outer tub 210, and at least a portion of the compressor 940 may be configured to be spaced apart from the circulation pipe 800 so as not to overlap in the vertical direction. That is, the compressor may be configured to be closer to one side of the housing than the circulation pipe.

[0207] In other words, the compressor 940 is exposed to the outside of the outer casing 210, so the refrigerant pipe 950 extending from the compressor can extend vertically upward between one side of the housing and the outer casing without going around the outer casing, thereby making it easy to connect the compressor to the evaporator 910 and the condenser 920.

[0208] The fan housing 812 and the impeller 1100 may be positioned above the inflow pipe. The lower surfaces of the fan housing and the impeller may be below the lower surfaces of the evaporator 910, the condenser 920, and the installation pipe 814, while the upper surface of the fan housing may be above the upper surfaces of the evaporator 910, the condenser 920, and the installation pipe. The upper surfaces of the fan housing and the installation pipe have a height difference, therefore, the refrigerant pipe can extend above the fan housing towards the installation pipe without detours. This simplifies the flow path of the refrigerant pipe, thereby improving the efficiency of the refrigerant.

[0209] Figure 16 A diagram showing the circulation pipe as viewed from above is provided.

[0210] Reference Figure 16The fan motor 1200 can be configured to be smaller than the width of the fan housing 812, so that the refrigerant pipe can extend above the fan housing into the space where the fan motor is not located. In other words, the refrigerant pipe can be configured to overlap with the fan motor in the left-right direction and extend past one side of the fan motor.

[0211] That is, the refrigerant pipe 950 can extend vertically upward from the compressor 940 and then extend forward at a height corresponding to the upper end of the evaporator 910 (a position higher than the impeller and the fan shroud). Therefore, the flow path of the refrigerant pipe can be simplified, thereby increasing the efficiency of the refrigerant.

[0212] Furthermore, the center portions of the moving pipes 813 and 814 can be configured to be closer to the center portion of the outer barrel inlet 213 than the center portion of the fan housing 812. That is, the distance D3 from the center portion of the moving pipe to one side of the housing can be set to be longer than the distance D4 from the center portion of the fan housing to one side of the housing. This allows the airflow path from the outer barrel to be streamlined, thereby reducing flow resistance.

[0213] Figure 17 An embodiment is shown in which the support is positioned below the circulation pipe.

[0214] Reference Figure 17 The bracket 830 may include a fastening hole 8316, which passes through the bracket body 831 and engages with the upper surface of the outer barrel.

[0215] As described above, at least a portion of the bracket 830 may be disposed between the outer barrel 210 and the circulation pipe 800, and the bracket body 831 may be configured to extend to a position where the fastening hole 8316 is configured not to overlap with the circulation pipe in the vertical direction. For example, as Figure 11 As shown, the support body can extend in a rod shape, and the fastening hole can be provided at the end of the support body. Thus, the fastening hole can be exposed, allowing for easy installation by operators, and enabling replacement or repair of the support even without removing the circulation pipe 800.

[0216] On the other hand, the support body 831 can extend from the connecting hole 8316 in a plurality of branches, and the fastening holes can be provided at the ends of the plurality of branches, and the fastening holes can be a plurality of them. This can improve the bonding force between the outer barrel 210 and the support 830.

[0217] Figure 18 and Figure 19An embodiment is shown in which the support is positioned below the circulation pipe.

[0218] Reference Figure 18 and Figure 19 The pipe body 810 may include a through hole 817, which penetrates the pipe body 810 along the thickness direction to disperse the flow path. The support body 831 may extend such that the fastening hole 8316 is arranged at a position corresponding to the through hole.

[0219] like Figure 17 As shown, the bracket body 831 can extend in a rod shape and be positioned at the location corresponding to the fastening hole 8316 and the through hole 817, but as... Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the bracket body 831 can also extend in a plate shape and be positioned corresponding to the fastening hole and the through hole. The fastening hole is exposed to the outside due to the through hole, so the operator can easily connect the bracket 830 to the outer barrel 210.

[0220] On the other hand, the through hole 817 can be configured in a region of high flow velocity inside the circulation pipe so as not to impede the flow inside the circulation pipe 800.

[0221] Reference Figure 18 The impeller 1100 can rotate counterclockwise to move air behind the circulation pipe 800, and the air can flow counterclockwise and move towards the connecting pipe. In this case, the flow velocity is concentrated on the left side of the impeller 1100, so the through hole 817 can be positioned to the left of the impeller. The flow velocity is dispersed by the through hole in the region of concentrated flow velocity, thus keeping the airflow smooth.

[0222] Furthermore, the through-hole 817 can be configured to extend along the length of the flow path and have a streamlined outer peripheral surface. This reduces flow path resistance and maintains smooth airflow, thereby preventing the reduction in thermal efficiency caused by the through-hole.

[0223] On the other hand, the through hole 817 can be set for use in areas with low flow rates.

[0224] Reference Figure 18 The flow path adjacent to the impeller 1100 can be formed as a curved surface, and vortices may be generated due to the curved surface. The flow velocity in the region where vortices are generated is low. Therefore, if the through hole 817 is provided in this region, the fastening hole 8316 can be exposed without obstructing the flow of air.

[0225] Figure 20 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0226] Reference Figure 20 The bracket 830 may include: a connecting hole 832, which engages with the lower end of the rear connecting portion, configured to communicate the air outlet with the rear connecting portion; and a bracket body 831, extending outward from the outer periphery of the connecting hole, and may include a support portion 880 configured to be fixed to the outer barrel 210 and support the bracket. Additionally, the bracket may include a fixing portion 8317 for connecting the bracket and the support portion.

[0227] The connecting hole 832 can be configured as a ring with a shape corresponding to the cross-section of the air outlet 211, the bracket body 831 can be configured as a plate shape protruding outward from the outer periphery of the connecting hole, and the fixing part 8317 can include a fixing rib configured as a rib protruding outward from the bracket body.

[0228] On the other hand, the circulation pipe 800, the rear connecting part 850, and the bracket 830 can be configured as a single unit. Therefore, during assembly, the circulation pipe can be fixed to the housing 100 and the bracket can be connected to the support part 880, making the operation easy.

[0229] The bracket 830 can be configured to be combined with the support portion 880 so that the circulation pipe 800 and the air outlet 211 are connected via the rear connection portion 850.

[0230] The support portion 880 fixes the position of the bracket 830 so that the bracket 830 is accurately engaged with the outer tub 210. If the support portion fixes the position of the bracket, the bracket and the outer tub can be engaged using fastening components.

[0231] Reference Figure 20 The support portion 880 can be disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer tub 210. The support portion can be engaged with the outer peripheral surface of the outer tub at a position spaced apart from the air outlet 211, and the bracket can be inserted between the air outlet and the support portion and engaged with the support portion.

[0232] The fixing part 8317 may include a fixing rib 83171 in the form of a protrusion protruding outward from the bracket body 831. The support part 880 may include: a support body 881, fixed to the outer barrel; and a guide groove 882, which is configured to be a groove shape protruding to the inner side of the support body and configured to allow the fixing rib to move a predetermined distance by rotating the bracket 830.

[0233] The guide groove 882 is set to a predetermined distance on the inner side of the support body 881. If the fixing rib 83171 moves a predetermined distance along the guide groove by rotating the bracket 830, the movement can be blocked to prevent the bracket from rotating further. The bracket can be configured in the direction for engaging with the outer barrel 210.

[0234] That is, the bracket body 831 may include the fastening hole 8316 that is combined with the outer barrel 210, the outer barrel may include the outer barrel fastening hole 217, the outer barrel fastening hole 217 is configured with a shape corresponding to the fastening hole and is combined with the fastening hole by means of a fastening member, and the bracket may be rotated by means of the fixing rib 8317 and the guide groove 882 so that the fastening hole is configured in the position corresponding to the fastening hole of the outer barrel.

[0235] Figure 21 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0236] Reference Figure 21 The support portion 880 may include: a support body 881, disposed at the air outlet 211 and configured to connect the air outlet and the connecting hole 832; and a guide rib 883, protruding upward from the support body and having an inwardly protruding groove on its outer peripheral surface. The fixing portion 8317 may include a bending rib 83172, disposed at the bracket body 831 and bent to engage with the guide rib. The bending rib may be configured to engage with the guide rib as the bracket body is disposed on the support body and rotates, thereby fixing the bracket to the support portion. That is, the support body may be configured to be combined with the outer tub, thus the bracket and the outer tub can be combined.

[0237] The guide ribs 883 and the bending ribs 83172 can be spaced apart from each other in a plurality of units, and the spacing between the guide ribs and the spacing between the bending ribs can be set to be the same.

[0238] Figure 22 An embodiment of the connection structure in which the bracket is combined with the upper end of the air outlet is shown.

[0239] The support portion 880 may include: a support body 881, disposed at the air outlet 211 and configured to connect the air outlet and the connecting hole 832; a support connecting body 885, protruding upward on the upper surface of the support body in a shape corresponding to the air outlet; and a support groove 884, protruding upward in a shape corresponding to a portion of the support connecting body, having a groove shape protruding from the inner circumference to the outer side. The bracket body 831 may be configured to engage with the support groove. The fixing portion 8317 may include a connecting rib 83172 protruding downward from the bracket body, the connecting rib being able to engage with the support connecting body. For example, the connecting rib and the support connecting body may be engaged by a fastening member.

[0240] Reference Figure 22 The support groove 884 can be disposed on one side of the support connecting body 885, and the bracket 830 can be inserted into the support groove from the other side. The connecting rib 83172 and the support connecting body 885 can be connected by fastening members.

[0241] This invention can be modified in various ways, therefore the scope of protection of this invention is not limited to the above 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 protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: The box has a clothing loading port at the front; The outer barrel, located inside the housing, includes an air outlet for discharging air and an air inlet positioned in front of the air outlet for drawing in air; A roller is rotatably disposed inside the outer tub and configured to hold the clothing; A circulation pipe, disposed above the outer barrel, forms a flow path that guides air discharged from the air outlet to the air inlet; A heat exchanger, disposed inside the moving duct and positioned in front of the air circulation section, is configured to dehumidify and heat the air passing through the air outlet; The connecting part includes a front connecting part and a rear connecting part, wherein the front connecting part is configured to connect the air inlet and the circulation pipe, and the rear connecting part is configured to connect the air outlet and the circulation pipe; as well as A bracket, located at the air outlet, includes a connecting hole, a bracket body, and a fastening hole. The rear connecting portion passes through the connecting hole and is supported. The bracket body extends from the connecting hole and is located on the upper surface of the outer barrel. The fastening hole passes through the bracket body and connects with the upper surface of the outer barrel. The main body of the support extends from the connecting hole into a cantilever beam shape; The fastening hole is located on the outside of the circulation pipe.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastening hole is located at the end of the bracket body.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The circulation pipe is fixed to the box.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circulation pipeline includes: The main body of the pipe forms a flow path for the air discharged from the air outlet; and A through-hole extends through the main body of the pipe along the thickness direction to disperse the flow path; The fastening hole is located at a position corresponding to the through hole.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The through-hole is located in the area with low flow rate.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The through hole is configured to extend along the length of the flow path.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer peripheral surface of the through hole is streamlined.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circulation pipe, the rear connection, and the bracket are integrated into one unit.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pipeline body includes: Air discharged from the air outlet flows into the inlet pipe; A movable conduit, engaging with the front of the inflow conduit, forms a flow path for air passing through the inflow conduit; and The discharge pipe, which connects to the front of the movable pipe, discharges the air passing through the movable pipe to the air inlet; The inflow pipe, the connecting hole, and the air outlet are configured such that at least a portion of the inflow pipe, the connecting hole, and the air outlet overlap.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The garment processing device includes an air circulation unit; The air circulation unit includes: An impeller, connected to the inflow pipe, rotates to circulate air in the outer barrel; The fan housing provides space to accommodate the impeller; and A fan motor, combined with the fan housing, provides power to the impeller; The air circulation section is configured such that at least a portion of the air circulation section overlaps with the air outlet.

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