Clothing processing apparatus
The clothing processing apparatus addresses drying performance and exhaust flow path sealing issues by using a tub with a recessed flow path and a sealed duct cover, enhancing drying efficiency and space utilization.
EP4764052A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing clothing processing apparatuses face challenges in improving drying performance and sealing the exhaust flow path effectively.
Method used
The apparatus incorporates a tub with a recessed flow path portion and a duct cover sealed by a sealing member, forming an exhaust flow path that guides air from the drum to a drying device, enhancing drying efficiency and sealing the path.
Benefits of technology
This configuration improves drying performance by optimizing air flow and sealing, resulting in enhanced drying efficiency and better space utilization within the apparatus.
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Abstract
A clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a housing; a tub provided in the housing and including a recessed fluid channel part including a tub exhaust port and recessed toward the inside of the tub, and a fluid channel rib extending along the edge of the recessed fluid channel part; a drum rotatably provided inside the tub; a drying device provided to supply heated air into the drum; a duct cover covering one open side of the recessed fluid channel part; and a sealing member arranged between the tub and the duct cover to seal the exhaust fluid channel. The sealing member, which is provided between the tub and the duct cover, includes: a sealing body provided to be coupled to the fluid channel rib; an inner sealing body extending from the sealing body toward the exhaust fluid channel; and an outer sealing body extending from the sealing body in a direction away from the exhaust fluid channel.
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