Clothing treatment device

Abstract

To provide a clothing treatment device.SOLUTION: A clothing treatment device includes: a first treatment device in which a first front surface panel is provided on a front side, in which first side surface panels are provided on both sides in the lateral directions respectively, and in which a first drum where clothing is stored is provided inside; and a second treatment device which is positioned on a lower side of the first treatment device and supports the first treatment device, in which a second front surface panel is provided on the front side, in which second side surface panels are provided on both sides in the lateral directions respectively, and in which a second drum where clothing is stored is provided inside. An upper end of the second front surface panel is positioned above an upper end of the second side surface panels, and it supports a lower part of the first side surface panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a laundry treatment apparatus, and more particularly to a laundry treatment apparatus including an upper first treatment apparatus and a lower second treatment apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] A laundry treatment apparatus is a device that puts laundry such as clothes and bedding into a drum and performs necessary processes on the laundry, such as removing dirt from the laundry or drying it.

[0003] When the laundry treatment apparatus is provided to remove dirt from the laundry, the laundry treatment apparatus performs processes such as washing, rinsing, dewatering, and drying, and the laundry treatment apparatus is classified into a top loading method and a front loading method depending on the method of putting the laundry into the drum.

[0004] The laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet that forms an appearance, a tub housed in the cabinet, a drum rotatably mounted in the tub into which the laundry is put, and a detergent supply device that supplies detergent into the drum.

[0005] When the drum rotates by a motor with washing water supplied to the laundry housed in the drum, the dirt of the laundry is removed by the friction between the drum and the washing water.

[0006] The detergent supply device has a detergent supply function to improve the washing effect. Here, the detergent means a substance for improving the washing effect, such as a fiber detergent, a fiber softener, and a fiber bleaching agent. As the detergent, a powder (powder) - form detergent or a liquid (liquid) - form detergent is used.

[0007] On the other hand, when the laundry treatment apparatus is provided for drying the laundry, the laundry treatment apparatus provides dry air to the laundry to remove moisture from the laundry.

[0008] The clothing treatment device includes a cabinet, a drum rotatably provided within the cabinet, heating means for heating or drying the air provided to the laundry, and the like.

[0009] By supplying the dried air to the laundry accommodated in the drum, the moisture present in the laundry is evaporated and removed by the dried air, and the moisture of the laundry is removed.

[0010] In addition, Korean Patent Publication KR10-2018-0021921 A1 discloses a clothing treatment device provided with a plurality of treatment devices together. In this clothing treatment device, a first treatment device is provided on the upper side and a second treatment device is provided on the lower side.

[0011] In this clothing treatment device, the first treatment device and the second treatment device have a large load, and the first treatment device is lifted above the second treatment device and assembled during the installation process.

[0012] However, in the assembly process of placing the first treatment device on top of the second treatment device, it is not easy to grasp whether the first treatment device is arranged at the optimal assembly position on the second treatment device. If the first treatment device is not arranged at the optimal assembly position, it is disadvantageous for the stacked structure and assembly stability of the first treatment device and the second treatment device.

[0013] Furthermore, since the first treatment device has a large load, grasping and arranging the optimal assembly position while arbitrarily moving the first treatment device is a heavy burden in the assembly work.

[0014] On the other hand, even if the first treatment device is placed at the optimal assembly position, if the first treatment device is not stably fixed at the corresponding position, it is inconvenient in use due to the position variation of the first treatment device.

[0015] Therefore, easily grasping the optimal assembly position of the first treatment device on the second treatment device and stably fixing and supporting the first treatment device at the optimal assembly position is an important issue in this technical field.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0016] An embodiment of the present invention provides a clothing processing apparatus in which an optimal arrangement of a first processing apparatus is effectively performed on a second processing apparatus.

[0017] Also, an embodiment of the present invention provides a clothing processing apparatus in which a first processing apparatus is stably fixed and supported on a second processing apparatus.

[0018] Also, an embodiment of the present invention provides a clothing processing apparatus in which a first processing apparatus and a second processing apparatus are efficiently coupled and the structural stability is effectively improved.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0019] A clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of processing apparatuses. The first processing apparatus dries the laundry, and the second processing apparatus washes the laundry.

[0020] The first processing apparatus and the second processing apparatus have a vertically stacked structure. That is, the first processing apparatus is disposed above the second processing apparatus.

[0021] The first processing apparatus and the second processing apparatus have a clothing opening through which clothing is inserted forward, and a drum that accommodates the clothing inserted into the cabinet through the clothing opening has a front-loading method in which the directions of the rotation axes are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction.

[0022] A control panel that is signal-connected to the first processing apparatus and the second processing apparatus is provided between the first processing apparatus and the second processing apparatus. The control panel constitutes a part of the front surface of the clothing processing apparatus. For example, the control panel is disposed between the first front panel of the first processing apparatus and the second front panel of the second processing apparatus, and the front part leaks forward.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, a control panel controls a first processing device and a second processing device. The control panel includes a display unit on which the operating states of the first processing device and the second processing device are displayed, and an operation unit for a user to control the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0024] On the other hand, the control panel is coupled and fixed to a lower frame provided at the lower part of the first processing device. The upper end extension of the lower frame supports the lower part of the first front panel, and the side end extension is coupled to the side surface of the control panel to stably fix the control panel.

[0025] A clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing device provided with a first front panel on the front side and having a first drum for accommodating clothing therein, and a second processing device located below the first processing device to support the first processing device, provided with a second front panel on the front side and having a second drum for accommodating clothing therein.

[0026] Note that the second front panel of the second processing device is provided to protrude upward from the second processing device, and the first processing device contacts the upper end portion of the second front panel on the front side.

[0027] Thereby, in the process of placing the first processing device on the second processing device, the first processing device is effectively arranged at an optimal assembly position for coupling with the second processing device, and the forward movement of the first processing device is restricted by the upper end portion of the second front panel, and a stable fixing structure of the first processing device is realized.

[0028] Also, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper end portion of the second front panel is provided so as to constitute a part of the front surface of the first processing device, whereby the coupling structure of the first processing device and the second processing device is stably realized, and in appearance, they are integrated to improve the user experience.

[0029] One embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing device and a second processing device. The first processing device is provided with a first front panel on the front side, first side panels on both sides in the lateral direction, respectively, and a first drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside.

[0030] The second processing device is located below the first processing device and supports the first processing device. The second processing device is provided with a second front panel on the front side, second side panels on both sides in the lateral direction, respectively, and a second drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside.

[0031] The upper end of the second front panel is located above the upper end of the second side panel and supports the lower part of the first side panel rearward.

[0032] The second front panel includes a front surface exposed in front of the second processing device and side end bending portions extending rearward from both lateral ends of the front surface, respectively.

[0033] The upper end of the side end bending portion is located above the upper end of the second side panel and supports the first side panel rearward.

[0034] The front ends of the first side panel and the second side panel are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and the side end bending portion is in contact with both the front end of the first side panel and the front end of the second side panel.

[0035] Furthermore, a control panel is included, which is inserted between the first front panel and the second front panel and is connected to the first processing device and the second processing device by signals.

[0036] The second front panel further includes an upper end bending portion extending rearward from the upper end of the front surface. The upper end bending portion is located above the upper end of the second side panel and supports the lower part of the control panel.

[0037] The upper end bending portion is formed by being bent rearward from the upper end of the second front panel.

[0038] The control panel includes a lower surface portion facing the upper end bending portion, and the upper end bending portion is fastened to the lower surface portion.

[0039] A panel fastening part protruding downward is provided on the lower surface part of the control panel, and the lower surface part is coupled to the upper end bending part with the panel fastening part penetrating through the upper end bending part.

[0040] The second front panel further includes an upper end fastening part that extends upward from the upper end bending part and is coupled to the first processing device. The upper end fastening part extends upward from the rear end of the upper end bending part.

[0041] The upper end fastening part is formed by being bent from the rear end of the upper end bending part. The upper end fastening part is fastened to the first side panels whose both sides in the lateral direction face each other respectively.

[0042] The first side panel includes a side surface exposed laterally of the first processing device and a front end bending part extending laterally from the front end of the side surface, and the upper end fastening part is coupled to the front end bending part.

[0043] The second processing device is coupled to the second side panel between the second front panel and the second side panel, and includes an upper frame whose upper end located above the second side panel is coupled to the front end bending part together with the upper end fastening part.

[0044] Furthermore, an insulating connection member is included, which is disposed between the upper frame and the front end bending part and insulates the upper frame and the upper end fastening part from the front end bending part.

[0045] The upper end fastening part, the upper frame, the insulating connection member, and the front end bending part are stacked in order, and further include a fastening member that penetrates from the upper end fastening part to the front end bending part to fix the upper end fastening part.

[0046] The first processing device further includes a lower frame that is separated upward from the upper end fastening part and the upper frame, is coupled to the front end bending part, and is disposed behind the control panel and coupled to the control panel.

[0047] The control panel includes a front surface part exposed forward, and the upper end fastening part is coupled to the first processing device behind the front surface part. The front surface part is positioned vertically aligned with the front surface of the second front panel.

[0048] The control panel includes a lower surface portion extending rearward from the lower end of the front portion, and the lower surface portion extends such that the rear end is positioned in front of the upper end fastening portion.

[0049] The control panel includes side surface portions extending rearward from both lateral ends of the front portion and exposed to the outside. The side surface portions extend such that the rear end is positioned behind the lower surface portion and face the first side surface panel.

[0050] The first processing device is provided with a first rear surface panel on the rear side, the second processing device is provided with a second rear surface panel on the rear side, and further includes a rear bracket coupled to the first rear surface panel and the second rear surface panel to support the first rear surface panel forward.

[0051] The first rear surface panel is positioned in front of the second rear surface panel, and the rear bracket is formed with a step such that the upper part of the front is positioned in front of the lower part, and can support the first rear surface panel forward.

[0052] On the other hand, a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first front panel provided on the front side, first side panels provided on both lateral sides, a first processing device having a first drum for accommodating clothing provided therein, a second processing device positioned below the first processing device to support the first processing device, having a second front panel provided on the front side, second side panels provided on both lateral sides, and a second drum for accommodating clothing provided therein, and a control panel inserted between the first front panel and the second front panel and signal - connected to the first processing device and the second processing device. The upper end portion of the second front panel is positioned in front of the first side panel and supports the first side panel rearward.

[0053] Furthermore, it includes a rear bracket provided on the rear side of the second processing device to support the first processing device forward, and the first processing device is fixed in the front - rear direction by the second front panel and the rear bracket.

[0054] On the one hand, in a clothing treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment apparatus is provided with a first front panel on the front side, first side panels are respectively provided on both sides in the lateral direction, and a first drum for accommodating clothing is provided inside.

[0055] The second treatment apparatus is located below the first treatment apparatus and supports the first treatment apparatus. A second front panel is provided on the front side, second side panels are respectively provided on both sides in the lateral direction, and a second drum for accommodating clothing is provided inside. The upper end of the second front panel of the second treatment apparatus is located above the upper end of the second side panel.

[0056] The second treatment apparatus is formed such that the vertical length of the second front panel is longer than the vertical length of the second side panel.

[0057] The second treatment apparatus further includes an upper frame. The lower end of the upper frame is located between the second front panel and the second side panel, and the upper end protrudes above the second side panel. The second treatment apparatus has the upper frame coupled to the first treatment apparatus.

[0058] The second treatment apparatus is provided with an upper fastening portion for coupling to the first treatment apparatus at the upper end of the second front panel. The upper fastening portion is provided so as to cover the upper frame from the front and is coupled to the first treatment apparatus together with the upper frame.

[0059] The lower end of the first front panel is located above the lower end of the first side panel, and the upper end of the second front panel is located below the first front panel and in front of the first side panel.

[0060] On the one hand, the first treatment apparatus is provided with a first front panel on the front side, first side panels are respectively provided on both sides in the lateral direction, and a first drum for accommodating clothing is provided inside.

[0061] The second processing device is located below the first processing device to support the first processing device. A second front panel is provided on the front side, second side panels are provided on both sides in the lateral direction, and a second drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside. The lower end of the first front panel is located above the lower end of the first side panel.

[0062] The length of the first front panel in the vertical direction is formed shorter than the length of the first side panel in the vertical direction. The upper end of the second front panel is located in front of the first side panel.

[0063] A control panel is further included, which is provided between the first front panel and the second front panel, located in front of the first side panel, and is signal - connected to the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0064] The first processing device includes a lower frame. The lower frame is located below the first front panel, in front of the first side panel, and is coupled to the control panel behind the control panel.

[0065] On the other hand, the first processing device is provided with a first front panel on the front side, and a first drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside. The second processing device is located below the first processing device to support the first processing device. A second front panel is provided on the front side, and a second drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside.

[0066] The length of the second front panel in the vertical direction is formed longer than the length of the first front panel in the vertical direction.

[0067] The first processing device is provided with first side panels on both sides in the lateral direction. The length of the first front panel in the vertical direction is formed shorter than the length of the first side panel in the vertical direction.

[0068] The second processing device is provided with second side panels on both sides in the lateral direction. The length of the second side panel in the vertical direction is formed longer than the length of the second side panel in the vertical direction.

[0069] The upper end of the second front panel is located above the upper end of the second side panel and is coupled to the first processing device.

[0070] On the other hand, the first processing device is provided with a first cabinet that forms an appearance, and is equipped with a first drum in which clothes are stored within the first cabinet.

[0071] The second processing device is provided with a second cabinet that forms an appearance, and is equipped with a second drum in which clothes are stored within the second cabinet. One side of the second cabinet among a plurality of sides protrudes above the others and is coupled to the first cabinet.

[0072] The front of the second cabinet protrudes above the sides and is located on the front side of the first cabinet.

[0073] The second cabinet includes a second front panel and second side panels. The second front panel forms the front of the second cabinet, and the second side panels form both side surfaces of the second cabinet.

[0074] The upper end of the second front panel is located above the upper end of the second side panel and is located on the front side of the first cabinet.

Advantages of the Invention

[0075] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a clothing processing device in which the first processing device is optimally arranged on the second processing device effectively.

[0076] Moreover, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a clothing processing device in which the first processing device is stably fixed and supported on the second processing device.

[0077] Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a clothing processing device in which the first processing device and the second processing device are efficiently coupled and the structural stability is effectively improved.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0079] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily implement them.

[0080] However, the present invention can be embodied in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. And in the drawings, in order to clearly explain the present invention, unnecessary parts for explanation are omitted, and similar reference numerals are used for similar parts throughout the specification.

[0081] In this specification, duplicate descriptions of the same components are omitted.

[0082] Also, in the specification, when a certain component is referred to as being "connected to" or "attached to" another component, it should be understood that it can be directly connected to or attached to the other component, but other components can also exist in the middle. On the other hand, when a certain component is referred to as being "directly connected to" or "directly attached to" another component, it should be understood that no other components exist in the middle.

[0083] Also, the terms used in this specification are only used to explain specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0084] Also, in this specification, the singular form includes the plural form unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0085] In addition, in this specification, terms such as "including" or "having" are used to specify the presence of implemented features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, and it should be understood that the presence or possibility of addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded in advance.

[0086] In this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of described items or any one of the plurality of described items. In this specification, "A or B" includes "A", "B", or "A and B".

[0087] FIG. 1 shows a clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, the clothing treatment apparatus 1 includes a first treatment apparatus 10 and a second treatment apparatus 20. As the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20, there are various types for treating clothing, such as a washing machine for washing clothing and a dryer for drying clothing.

[0088] For example, in FIG. 1, the first treatment apparatus 10 located on the upper side is a dryer for drying clothing, and is provided with a first drum 12 in which clothing is accommodated. The second treatment apparatus 20 located on the lower side and supporting the first treatment apparatus 10 is a washing machine for washing clothing, and is provided with a second drum 22 and a tub 24 in which clothing is accommodated. When the second treatment apparatus 20 corresponds to a clothing washing apparatus, the second drum 22 in the second treatment apparatus 20 is rotatably provided in the tub 24.

[0089] However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 are not necessarily limited to the above, and if necessary, both the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 may be washing machines or dryers, the first treatment apparatus 10 may be a washing machine and the second treatment apparatus 20 may be a dryer, or they may be various apparatuses for treating other clothing.

[0090] The first processing device 10 includes a first cabinet 110 that forms an exterior, and a first front panel 112 is provided on the front side of the first cabinet 110. A clothing opening communicating with the first drum 12 is formed in the first front panel 112, and the clothing opening is opened and closed by a cabinet door.

[0091] In addition, the first processing device 10 is provided with first side panels 115 on both sides in the lateral direction (Y), a first rear panel 118 on the rear side, a first upper panel on the upper side, and a first lower panel on the lower side.

[0092] In the present invention, the front-rear direction (X), the lateral direction (Y), and the vertical direction (Z) of each component are all defined side by side. For example, the front-rear direction (X) of the first processing device 10 is defined to be the same as the front-rear direction (X) of the second processing device 20, the control panel 200, the lower frame 300, etc., and the lateral direction (Y) and the vertical direction (Z) are also defined to be the same.

[0093] The first front panel 112, the first side panels 115, the first rear panel 118, the first upper panel, and the first lower panel together form the first cabinet 110, have a coupling relationship with each other, and a space is formed inside that houses interior components that constitute the first processing device 10 such as the first drum 12.

[0094] Clothes to be processed, etc., are put into the first cabinet 110 through the clothing opening and housed in the first drum 12, and processing processes such as washing and drying by the first processing device 10 are performed.

[0095] FIG. 1 shows a first processing device 10 in which a clothing opening is provided on the first front panel 112 together with a cabinet door according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the first drum 12 has a rotating shaft arranged in the front-rear direction (X).

[0096] However, the clothing opening does not necessarily have to be provided on the first front panel 112, and it can also be provided on the first side panel 115, the first upper panel, etc. together with the cabinet door. For example, the first processing device 10 can be a front load type or a top load type or the like.

[0097] On the other hand, the second processing device 20 includes a second cabinet 120 that forms an appearance, and a second front panel 122 is provided on the front side of the second cabinet 120. A clothing opening communicating with the second drum 22 is formed in the second front panel 122, and the clothing opening is opened and closed by a cabinet door.

[0098] Also, the second processing device 20 is provided with second side panels 125 on both sides in the lateral direction (Y), a second rear panel 128 is provided on the rear side, a second upper panel is provided on the upper side, and a second lower panel is provided on the lower side.

[0099] The second front panel 122, the second side panels 125, the second rear panel 128, the second upper panel, and the second lower panel together form the second cabinet 120, have a coupling relationship with each other, and a space is formed inside that houses interior components constituting the second processing device 20 such as the second drum 22 and the tub 24.

[0100] In the second processing device 20, clothing or the like that requires processing is put into the second cabinet 120 through the clothing opening and is accommodated in the second drum 22, and processing processes such as washing and drying by the second processing device 20 are performed.

[0101] FIG. 1 shows a second processing device 20 in which a clothing opening is provided on the second front panel 122 together with a cabinet door according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the second drum 22 has a rotating shaft arranged in the front-rear direction (X).

[0102] However, the clothing opening does not necessarily have to be provided on the second front panel 122. It can also be provided on the second side panel 125, the first upper panel, etc. together with the cabinet door. For example, the second processing device 20 can be a front load type or a top load type, etc.

[0103] For example, the clothing drawn in through the first front panel 112 is accommodated in the first drum 12 and washing, drying or other processes are carried out. The clothing drawn in through the second front panel 122 is accommodated in the second drum 22 and washing, drying or other processing processes are performed.

[0104] The first processing device 10 is disposed above the second processing device 20. Thus, the second processing device 20 has a structure that supports the first processing device 10 upward. For example, the second upper panel of the second processing device 20 can have a structure that directly or indirectly supports the first lower panel of the first processing device 10, and the lower part of the first processing device 10 is coupled to the upper part of the second processing device 20.

[0105] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first cabinet 10 and the second cabinet 20 have a front surface, both side surfaces, a rear surface, etc. The first cabinet 10 has the first front panel 112 as the front surface, the first side panels 115 as both side surfaces, and the first rear panel 118 as the rear surface.

[0106] The second cabinet 20 has the second front panel 122 as the front surface, the second side panels 125 as both side surfaces, and the second rear panel 128 as the rear surface.

[0107] Among the plurality of surfaces including the front surface, both side surfaces, and the rear surface of the first cabinet 10, one surface is formed such that the vertical length is shorter than the remaining surfaces. That is, among the plurality of surfaces, one surface has its lower end located above the remaining surfaces.

[0108] Of the plurality of surfaces of the second cabinet 20, one surface protrudes above the remaining surfaces. That is, of the plurality of surfaces, one surface protrudes above the remaining surfaces. For example, of the plurality of surfaces, the upper end of one surface is located above the remaining surfaces.

[0109] That is, the first cabinet 10 and the second cabinet 20 are such that the length of any one surface is different from that of the remaining surfaces so that structural interference between them occurs. Thereby, effective coupling between the first cabinet 10 and the second cabinet 20 becomes possible, and the arrangement between them becomes easy.

[0110] For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the front surface of the second cabinet 20 is formed to be longer in the vertical direction than the side surfaces. That is, in the second cabinet 20, the front surface, for example, the second front panel 122 protrudes above the side surfaces, and the front surface of the second cabinet 20 that protrudes upward infringes on the side of the first cabinet 10 and advantageously acts on the coupling or positioning between them.

[0111] On the other hand, FIG. 2 shows the state of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 3 shows the state of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the side.

[0112] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, in the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a first clothing opening 16 that is opened and closed by a first cabinet door 17 and communicates with a first drum 12 is formed in the first front panel 112, and a second clothing opening 26 that is opened and closed by a second cabinet door 27 and communicates with a second drum 22 is formed in the second front panel 122.

[0113] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device 10 includes a first clothing opening 16 and a first cabinet door 17, and the first clothing opening 16 and the first cabinet door 17 are provided in the first front panel 112. That is, the first treatment device 10 is provided in a front load type.

[0114] In addition, the second processing device 20 includes a second clothing opening 26 and a second cabinet door 27, and the second clothing opening 26 and the second cabinet door 27 are provided on the second front panel 122. That is, the second processing device 20 is provided in a front load manner.

[0115] Ultimately, the clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a form in which the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 in the front load manner are stacked in the vertical direction (Z). The cross-sections of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 when viewed from above may be the same as each other, or may be different if necessary.

[0116] For example, as will be described later, the length of the first processing device 10 in the front-rear direction (X) can be formed to be shorter than the length of the second processing device 20 in the front-rear direction (X). The length of the first processing device 10 in the side direction (Y), the width of the first processing device 10 is the same as that of the second processing device 20.

[0117] The sizes and shapes of the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 are various. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 are provided in a circular shape and have the same cross-sectional area according to an embodiment of the present invention, but can be changed as necessary.

[0118] The sizes and shapes of the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 also vary corresponding to the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26. FIGS. 1 and 2 show the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 having a circular shape and the same cross-sectional area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0119] The first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 open and close the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 respectively. That is, the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 can control the opening of the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26.

[0120] When the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 2 open the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26, the user can put clothes into the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 as needed, and can operate the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 as needed to perform desired clothing processing.

[0121] The first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 have various operating forms. For example, the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 are provided in a slide form or a detachable form.

[0122] Figures 1 and 2 show a state in which one side of the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 is hinged to the first front panel 112 or the second front panel 122 respectively according to an embodiment of the present invention to open and close the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26.

[0123] The first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 are respectively provided on the central side of the first front panel 112 or the second front panel 122, but the positions can be changed as needed. The first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction (Z).

[0124] The first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 are also arranged side by side in the vertical direction (Z) and are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction (Z). The areas occupied by the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 on the first front panel 112 or the second front panel 122 are various.

[0125] Since the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 are provided on the first front panel 112 or the second front panel 122, the user can conveniently use the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 even if the total height of the clothing processing apparatus 1 increases.

[0126] On the one hand, FIGS. 1 and 2 show a state in which a control panel 200 is provided in a clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a control panel 200 that is disposed between a first front panel 112 and a second front panel 122 and is signal-connected to a first treatment apparatus 10 and a second treatment apparatus 20.

[0127] The control panel 200 is provided between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. The control panel 200 is signal-connected to any one of the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20.

[0128] The control panel 200 is provided with a front portion 210 on the front side and side portions 240 on both sides in the side direction (Y). The side portions 240 include a first side portion 242 on one side in the side direction (Y) and a second side portion 244 on the other side.

[0129] The control panel 200 is provided with an upper surface portion 220 on the upper side and a lower surface portion 230 on the lower side. The front portion 210, the side portions 240, the upper surface portion 220, and the lower surface portion 230 are connected to each other. For example, the side portions 240, the upper surface portion 220, and the lower surface portion 230 extend rearward from the front portion 210.

[0130] The front portion 210 of the control panel 200 is exposed to the outside and forms the front surface of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention together with the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. The side portions 240 of the control panel 200 are exposed to the outside in the side direction (Y), and the upper surface portion 220 and the lower surface portion 230 are inserted between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 and are not exposed to the outside.

[0131] The control panel 200 is signal-connected to any one of the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20. The control panel 200 includes a display unit 213 on the front portion 210 that represents the states of the first treatment apparatus 10 and / or the second treatment apparatus 20, and an input unit for inputting operation commands for the first treatment apparatus 10 and / or the second treatment apparatus 20.

[0132] Inside the control panel 200, that is, on the rear side of the front part 210, an electrical equipment unit 224 is provided. The electrical equipment unit 224 is electrically connected to the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 to exchange state information or control signals.

[0133] For example, the electrical equipment unit 224 may include the control unit of the first processing device 10 and the control unit of the second processing device 20, or may include an integrated control unit that controls both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, or may include a panel control unit that is controllably connected to the control units of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, or can be controlled by the control units of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 without another control unit.

[0134] On the rear side of the control panel 200, a rear part may be provided, or in one embodiment of the present invention, the rear surface of the control panel 200 can be in an open form. The control panel 200 disposed between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 is located below the first processing device 10 or above the second processing device 20.

[0135] The control panel 200 is disposed between the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 200 is disposed between the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27.

[0136] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 have the same or similar widths in the lateral direction (Y). Also, the control panel 200 has the same width as the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122.

[0137] FIG. 2 shows a state in which the first front panel 112, the second front panel 122, and the control panel 200 all have the same width W according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0138] Since the control panel 200 has the same width W as the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122, it is possible to sufficiently secure an internal space for connecting the control panel 200 together with the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, and it is possible to easily secure a space for the first display unit 214 and the second display unit 215 that respectively display the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0139] As will be described later, the control panel 200 forms the front appearance of the clothing processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention together with the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122.

[0140] In one embodiment of the present invention, by providing the control panel 200 between the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26, between the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27, or between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122, it is possible to secure a convenient position for the control panel 200 when the user checks and operates the control panel 200.

[0141] For example, when each of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is provided with a control panel, since the first processing device 10 is located above the second processing device 20, the position of the control panel of the first processing device 10 becomes an inconvenient position for the user to operate.

[0142] In addition, since the control panels of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are provided individually, it is inconvenient when the user operates the first processing device 10 and the first processing device 20 together.

[0143] On the contrary, in the clothing processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, since the control panel 200 connected to both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is single, it is convenient when the user operates the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 together.

[0144] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, by providing the control panel 200 between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 at a height corresponding approximately to the user's waist, a convenient height for user operation can be ensured.

[0145] Also, as will be described later, in one embodiment of the present invention, in order to ensure a height that improves the usability for the user, the height of the second front panel 122 is formed higher than the height of the second side panel 125, that is, the height of the second processing device 20, so that the control panel 200 has a higher position, further improving the usability.

[0146] In addition, since the upper end of the second front panel 122 is positioned above the upper end of the second side panel 125, an advantageous structure is realized in the arrangement and connection between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0147] On the other hand, FIGS. 1 and 2 show a second processing device 20 in which a detergent opening 28 is formed according to an embodiment of the present invention. In one embodiment of the present invention, a tab 24 is provided inside the second processing device 20, and the second drum 22 is rotatably provided inside the tab 24.

[0148] The second front panel 122 includes a detergent opening 28 into which a detergent storage unit 30 is inserted, and the detergent opening 28 is located between the second clothing opening 26 and the control panel 200.

[0149] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device 20 is a washing device in which detergent and washing water are introduced into the tab 24 and the clothes accommodated in the second drum 22 are washed. The first processing device 10 is a dryer, a washing machine, or other device for processing clothes.

[0150] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device 20 including the tab 24 into which washing water and detergent are introduced can have a significantly increased load. In one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device 20 is provided below the first processing device 10 and supported on the ground.

[0151] The second drum 22 is disposed within the tab 24 and is rotatably provided by being directly or indirectly connected to a motor or the like. Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second clothing opening 26 and the second cabinet door 27 have a front-loading method provided on the second front panel 122. Therefore, the front of the second drum 22 is open, and the rotation axes are arranged in the front-rear direction (X) and rotated.

[0152] On the other hand, the second processing device 20 includes a detergent storage unit 30 in which detergent is stored. The detergent storage unit 30 can be pulled in and out of the second cabinet 120 by the user through the detergent opening 28.

[0153] For example, the user can separate the detergent storage unit 30 from the second cabinet 120, store detergent in the detergent storage unit 30, and then pull the detergent storage unit 30 into the second cabinet 120 through the detergent opening 28.

[0154] FIGS. 1 and 2 schematically show a state in which the detergent storage unit 30 is inserted into the detergent opening 28 provided on the second front panel 122 of the second processing device 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0155] The detergent opening 28 is located between the second clothing opening 26 and the control panel 200. That is, the detergent opening 28 is located above the second clothing opening 26 and below the control panel 200.

[0156] In the clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device 20 is located below the first processing device 10 and disposed on the ground. In order to facilitate the pulling in and out of the detergent storage unit 30 through the detergent opening 28, the detergent opening 28 is located above the second clothing opening 26.

[0157] In one embodiment of the present invention, as a solution for ensuring a position where the user can advantageously use the control panel 200, the distance between the control panel 200 and the first clothing opening 16 is formed to be the same as the distance from the second clothing opening 26.

[0158] That is, the control panel 200 is located at the center between the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 with respect to the vertical direction. In other words, the control panel 200 is arranged at the same distance from the first cabinet door 17 and the second cabinet door 27 respectively.

[0159] Thereby, the user can use the control panel 200 which has a position not biased to either side while using the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26, so that the usability is improved.

[0160] On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second clothing opening 26 is provided on the central side of the second front panel 122, the detergent opening 28 is provided on one side of the upper part of the second front panel 122, and the control panel 200 is located above the detergent opening 28.

[0161] The detergent opening 28 is provided at the upper end of the second front panel 122. Also, the detergent opening 28 is arranged to be deflected to one side of the upper part of the second front panel 122 in consideration of the shape of the second clothing opening 26 and the like.

[0162] FIGS. 1 and 2 show a state in which the detergent opening 28 is deflected and positioned to one side in the lateral direction (Y) at the upper end of the second front panel 122 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The position of the detergent opening 28 is on the upper part of the second front panel 122, either on the left side or the right side.

[0163] Also, the control panel 200 is located above the detergent opening 28. That is, the detergent opening 28 formed in the second front panel 122 is located below the control panel 200 located above the second front panel 122.

[0164] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first clothing opening 16, the control panel 200, the detergent opening 28, and the second clothing opening 26 are arranged in order from the upper side to the lower side. However, the first clothing opening 16, the control panel 200, the detergent opening 28, and the second clothing opening 26 do not necessarily have to be arranged side by side in the vertical direction (Z), and there can also be a difference in the relative positions in the vertical direction (Z).

[0165] For example, with reference to the lateral direction (Y), the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 are respectively arranged on the central side of the first front panel 112 or the second front panel 122, but the detergent opening 28 can be positioned so as to be deflected to one side of the second front panel 122.

[0166] However, the detergent opening 28 can be positioned relatively lower than the first clothing opening 16 and the control panel 200 along the vertical direction (Z), and relatively higher than the second clothing opening 26.

[0167] The cross-sectional shape of the detergent opening 28 as viewed from the front is various, and FIGS. 1 and 2 show a detergent opening 28 having a substantially rectangular cross-section according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0168] On the other hand, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second front panel 122 includes a filter opening 29 into which a filter unit 40 for collecting foreign substances from the washing water is inserted, and the filter opening 29 is provided on one side of the lower part of the second front panel 122.

[0169] The filter unit 40 is drawn into the second cabinet 120 through the filter opening 29 and is connected to the flow path of the washing water discharged from the tab 24. The filter unit 40 can remove foreign substances from the washing water discharged from the tab 24 after the washing process is performed.

[0170] However, the role of the filter unit 40 is not necessarily limited to this, and foreign substances can be filtered from various objects as necessary. For example, the filter unit 40 can also remove foreign substances from the washing water for performing the washing process before the washing process proceeds.

[0171] The user can pull the filter unit 40 into and out of the second cabinet 120 through the filter opening 29. The pulled-out filter unit 40 can be reused or replaced after being cleaned.

[0172] Since the filter unit 40 has a relatively long cycle of pulling in and out in relation to the detergent storage unit 30, in one embodiment of the present invention, the detergent opening 28 into which the detergent storage unit 30 with a relatively short cycle of pulling in and out is pulled is arranged above the second front panel 122.

[0173] Also, the filter opening 29 into which the filter unit 40 with a relatively long cycle of pulling in and out is pulled is arranged below the second front panel 122, and while improving the usability, the structure of the second front panel 122 with excellent space utilization can be realized.

[0174] Furthermore, the discharge flow path of the washing water connected to the tab 24 in the second cabinet 120 is located below in the second cabinet 120 to easily discharge the washing water. In one embodiment of the present invention, the filter unit 40 and the filter opening 29 are provided below the second front panel 122 and are efficiently connected to the discharge flow path of the washing water.

[0175] On the other hand, similar to the detergent opening 28, the filter opening 29 is deflected and located on one side in the lateral direction (Y) of the second front panel 122 in consideration of ensuring the shape and area of the second clothing opening 26.

[0176] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 show the detergent opening 28 and the filter opening 29 that are deflected and located on one side in the lateral direction (Y) of the second front panel 122 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0177] The detergent opening 28 and the filter opening 29 are positioned offset to one side or the other, for example, the left side or the right side, from the center of the second clothing opening 26 with reference to the lateral direction (Y), and are provided side by side in the vertical direction (Z).

[0178] However, the detergent opening 28 and the filter opening 29 do not necessarily have to be both offset to the same side in the lateral direction (Y). The detergent opening 28 can be offset to one side in the lateral direction (Y), and the filter opening 29 can be offset to the other side in the lateral direction (Y).

[0179] Referring to FIG. 2, in the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first clothing opening 16, a control panel 200, a detergent opening 28, a second clothing opening 26, and a filter opening 29 are sequentially positioned from the upper part to the lower part.

[0180] These components do not necessarily have to be aligned in a row side by side in the vertical direction (Z), and the vertical positional relationship is defined in a relative relationship. For example, the filter opening 29 does not necessarily have to be positioned vertically downward from the center of the second clothing opening 26, but is positioned relatively downward from the center of the second clothing opening 26.

[0181] On the other hand, the detergent storage unit 30 inserted into the detergent opening 28 can have its front surface exposed forward to form one surface together with the second front panel 122. That is, the front surface of the detergent storage unit 30 is positioned on the same plane as the second front panel 122.

[0182] The detergent storage unit 30 whose front surface is positioned side by side with the outer surface of the second front panel 122 forms the appearance of the front side of the second treatment device 20 together with the second front panel 122. FIGS. 1 and 2 show a state in which the front surface of the detergent storage unit 30 is positioned side by side with the outer surface of the second front panel 122 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A handle part is formed on the front surface of the detergent storage unit 30 so that the user can easily grip it.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 2, when the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is viewed from the front, a control panel 200 is provided above the second front panel 122, a first front panel 112 is provided above the control panel 200, the first front panel 112, the control panel 200, and the second front panel 122 have the same width as each other, the center of the first clothing opening 16 is located at the center of the first front panel 112, the center of the second clothing opening 26 is located at the center of the second front panel 122, the first clothing opening 16 and the second clothing opening 26 have the same shape as each other, and are arranged side by side in the vertical direction (Z).

[0184] Also, in the second front panel 122, the detergent opening 28 is located above the second clothing opening 26, but can be located below the control panel 200, the detergent opening 28 can be located deflected to one side at the upper part of the second front panel 122, the filter opening 29 is located below the second clothing opening 26, the filter opening 29 can be located deflected to one side at the lower part of the second front panel 122, and the detergent opening 28 and the filter opening 29 can be located side by side in the vertical direction (Z).

[0185] On the other hand, referring to FIG. 3, in the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the upper end portion of the second front panel 122 is located in front of the first side panel 115 and supports the first side panel 115 at the rear.

[0186] That is, the second front panel 122 is provided such that its upper end portion protrudes upward from the second treatment device 20. In other words, the upper end of the second front panel 122 is located above the upper end of the second side panel 125 and can support the lower part of the first side panel 115 at the rear.

[0187] Also, the control panel 200 is located above the upper end portion that protrudes above the second treatment device 20, and the lower end of the first front panel 112 can be located above the lower end of the first treatment device 10.

[0188] For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the control panel 200 is disposed on the front side of the lower portion of the first processing device 10, facing the first front panel 112 upward and the second front panel 122 downward.

[0189] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, in the second processing device 20, the height of the second front panel 122 in the vertical direction (Z) is formed to be higher than the height of the second side panel 125. That is, in the second processing device 20, the vertical length of the second front panel 122 is formed to be longer than the vertical length of the second side panel 125.

[0190] The lower end of the second front panel 122 and the lower end of the second side panel 125 are located at the same height. Thus, the upper end of the second front panel 122 can protrude upward from the second side panel 125 or the second processing device 20 and can be located in front of the first processing device 10.

[0191] Therefore, a part of the second front panel 122 can constitute a part of the front surface of the first processing device 10. The upper end portion of the second front panel 122 is located in front of the first side panel 115 of the first processing device 10. Thus, the second front panel 122 can support the first side panel 115 at the rear.

[0192] FIG. 3 shows the height H1 of the upper end portion of the second front panel 122 protruding upward from the second processing device 20. The height H1 of the upper end portion of the second front panel 122 varies as required.

[0193] In the clothing processing apparatus 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are each manufactured and assembled with each other in a use space. At this time, the second processing device 20 is disposed on the floor of the use space, and the first processing device 10 is placed on the upper side of the second processing device 20.

[0194] When the first processing device 10 is placed on the upper side of the second processing device 20 in this way, the upper end portion of the second front panel 122 serves as a means for guiding the correct coupling position of the first processing device 10.

[0195] For example, when the operator slides the first processing device 10 forward with the first processing device 10 roughly positioned above the second processing device 20, the lower part of the first processing device 10 can contact the upper end of the second front panel 122 positioned forward, whereby the optimal fastening position of the first processing device 10 is determined at least with reference to the front-rear direction (X).

[0196] Furthermore, in a state where the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are fastened so as to be stacked on each other, the upper end of the second front panel 122 supports the first processing device 10 rearward, so that a stable connection can be maintained.

[0197] Note that the second front panel 122 is formed to be longer in the vertical direction than the second side panel 125. That is, the second front panel 122 is formed such that its upper end protrudes upward and is higher than the upper end of the second side panel 125 without impairing the overall design of the second processing device 20.

[0198] The upper end of the second side panel 125 corresponds to the upper end of the second processing device 20. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, while maintaining the design values of other panels and the like in the second processing device 20, only the vertical length of the second front panel 122 can be increased.

[0199] For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, even if the height of the second front panel 122 increases, the detergent opening 28 of the second processing device 20 is positioned below the upper end of the second side panel 125. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, only the height of the second front panel 122 can be increased while maintaining the position of the detergent opening 28 and the vertical length of the second side panel 125 as they are.

[0200] As a result, as described above, in the situation where the first processing device 10 is stacked above the second processing device 20, the second front panel 122 serves as a stopper for determining the position of the first processing device 10. At the same time, the height of the control panel 200 disposed above the second front panel 122 from the ground can be increased to secure a position that can be conveniently used by the user.

[0201] For example, compared with the case where the control panel 200 is disposed between the second front panel 122 having the same height as the second side panel 125 and the first front panel 112, when the second front panel 122 has a height increased compared to the second side panel 125, the height of the control panel 200 becomes relatively higher. As a result, a position where the user can conveniently operate the control panel 200 by hand or visually identify the display unit 213 is provided.

[0202] On the other hand, the lower end of the first front panel 112 is located above the lower end of the first processing device 10 or the lower end of the first side panel 115 so that the upper end of the second front panel 122 and the control panel 200 are disposed on the front side of the first processing device 10.

[0203] The upper end of the first front panel 112 is located at the same height as the upper end of the second side panel 125. Therefore, the height or the length in the vertical direction (Z) of the first front panel 112 is formed shorter than the height or the length in the vertical direction (Z) of the first side panel 115.

[0204] Since the lower end of the first front panel 112 is located higher than the lower end of the first side panel 115 or the upper end of the second side panel 125, the lower part of the front of the first cabinet 110 is opened or exposed forward, and the opened lower part can be shielded by the control panel 200 and the upper end part of the second front panel 122.

[0205] The upper end of the second front panel 122 is located below the first front panel 112 and in front of the first side panel 115. Depending on the position of the lower end of the first front panel 112, the first side panel 115 is exposed forward to form a coupling relationship with the second processing device 20, or the mutual arrangement is easily guided by the second front panel 122.

[0206] When the lower end of the first front panel 112 is disposed above and spaced apart from the upper end of the second front panel 122, a spaced space is formed between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122, and the control panel 200 is disposed in this spaced space.

[0207] The control panel 200 is connected to the first front panel 112 above and to the second front panel 122 below. That is, the first front panel 112, the control panel 200, and the second front panel 122 form the front of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the upper end portions of the first front panel 112, the control panel 200, and the second front panel 122 form the front of the first processing device 10.

[0208] The height of the first front panel 112 or the position of the lower end of the first front panel 112 varies depending on the height of the control panel 200 and the height of the upper end portion of the second front panel 122.

[0209] On the other hand, in the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 have different lengths in the vertical direction (Z).

[0210] Referring to FIG. 3, the length in the vertical direction (Z), that is, the height H3 of the second front panel 122 whose upper end is located in front of the lower side of the first processing device 10, is formed longer than the second cabinet 120 that forms the appearance of the second processing device 20.

[0211] In addition, the first front panel 112 provided so that the lower end is spaced upward from the second front panel 122 has a length in the vertical direction (Z), that is, a height H2, which is formed shorter than the first cabinet 110 or the first side panel 115 that forms the appearance of the first processing device 10.

[0212] The first front panel 112 is provided with a reduced height so that the front side below the first processing device 10 is open as described above, and the second front panel 122 is provided with an increased height so that the upper end portion is located in front of the lower side of the first processing device 10. Their heights are different from each other.

[0213] Furthermore, the length in the vertical direction (Z) of the second front panel 122, that is, the height H3, is formed to be longer than the length in the vertical direction (Z) of the first front panel 112, that is, the height H2. The deviation between the height H2 of the first front panel 112 and the height H3 of the second front panel 122 or the specific values of H2 and H3 vary depending on the need.

[0214] In one embodiment of the present invention, the height H2 of the first front panel 112 is formed to be shorter than the height H3 of the second front panel 122, so that the upper end or the upper end portion of the second front panel 122 is located on the front side of the lower part of the first processing device 10 to support the first processing device 10 backward, and the lower end of the first front panel 112 is spaced upward from the second front panel 122, and this structure is effectively implemented.

[0215] Referring to FIG. 3, a control panel 200 is inserted into the space formed by spacing the lower end of the first front panel 112 upward from the upper end of the second front panel 122.

[0216] That is, the control panel 200 can be inserted between the lower end of the first front panel 112 and the upper end of the second front panel 122 and located on the front side of the lower part of the first processing device 10. As described above, the control panel 200 is arranged between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122, improving the user's convenience in use.

[0217] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, in one embodiment of the present invention, the front surface portion 210 of the control panel 200 exposed forward between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 is located side by side in the vertical direction (Z) with the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122.

[0218] That is, the front portion 210 of the control panel 200 is located on the same plane together with the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. The first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 can form one plane connected via the front portion 210, and the control panel 200 can be connected to the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 to form one plane.

[0219] The first front panel 112, the second front panel 122, and the front portion 210 of the control panel 200 together form the front of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, the front portion 210 of the control panel 200 extends along the lateral direction (Y) and has a width W corresponding to the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122.

[0220] On the other hand, FIG. 4 shows a perspective view in which the control panel 200 is separated from the clothing treatment apparatus 1 in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, in an embodiment of the present invention, the front portion 210 of the control panel 200 includes a first display portion 214 and a second display portion 215.

[0221] The first display portion 214 shows the operating state of the first processing device 10, and the second display portion 215 shows the operating state of the second processing device 20.

[0222] In an embodiment of the present invention, the user can monitor the operating states of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 and control the operating state by means of the single provided control panel 200.

[0223] A display portion 213 for visually confirming the operating states of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is provided on the front portion 210 of the control panel 200, and the display portion 213 includes a first display portion 214 showing the state of the first processing device 10 and a second display portion 215 showing the state of the second processing device 20.

[0224] The first display unit 214 and the second display unit 215 are provided in various forms. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, they may be provided in a form separated from each other and spaced apart, or provided to show information divided on an integrated area.

[0225] In one embodiment of the present invention, a single control panel 200 is provided with both a first display unit 214 showing the state of the first processing device 10 and a second display unit 215 showing the state of the second processing device 20, so that the user can easily check the states of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 and can easily control the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 by operating the operation unit.

[0226] The operation unit may be provided in an integrated form for operating both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, or may be provided with a first operation unit for operating the first processing device 10 and a second operation unit for operating the second processing device.

[0227] On the other hand, FIG. 5 shows a control panel 200 coupled to a lower frame 300 to be described later, FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the control panel 200 viewed from the rear, and FIG. 7 shows a cross-section of the control panel 200 coupled to the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122.

[0228] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 7, in a clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 200 is fixed with its upper part coupled to the lower part of the first front panel 112 and its lower part coupled to the upper part of the second front panel 122.

[0229] For example, in the control panel 200, an upper surface portion 220 extending rearward from the upper end of the front surface portion 210 is coupled to the first front panel 112, that is, the lower part of the first front panel 112, and a lower surface portion 230 extending rearward from the lower end of the front surface portion 210 is coupled to the second front panel 122, that is, the upper part of the second front panel 122.

[0230] The control panel 200 forms a stable coupling structure by coupling the upper surface portion 220 and the lower surface portion 230 to the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122, respectively. Also, as will be described later, the side surface portion 240 is coupled to the lower frame 300 to improve the coupling stability.

[0231] The ways in which the control panel 200 is coupled to the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 are various. For example, the control panel 200 moves forward in front of the first processing device 10 and faces the first processing device 10 and is inserted between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. During the insertion process of the control panel 200, as will be described later, the panel fastening portions 260 provided on the upper surface portion 220 and the lower surface portion 230 are coupled to the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122.

[0232] Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second front panel 122 includes an upper end bending portion 123 that extends rearward from the upper end of the front surface 133.

[0233] The upper end bending portion 123 is formed by being bent from the front surface 133 of the second front panel 122. That is, the upper end bending portion 123 is formed by being bent rearward from the upper end of the second front panel 122.

[0234] The upper part of the control panel 200 is coupled to the lower end bending portion 113 of the first front panel 112, and the lower part is coupled to the upper end bending portion 123 of the second front panel 122.

[0235] Specifically, the control panel 200 inserted between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 is provided such that the upper part, that is, the upper surface portion 220 faces the lower end bending portion 113 of the first front panel 112, and the lower part, that is, the lower surface portion 230 faces the upper end bending portion 123 of the second front panel 122.

[0236] The upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 is provided side by side with the lower end bent portion 113 of the first front panel 112, and the lower surface portion 230 of the control panel 200 is provided side by side with the upper end bent portion 123 of the second front panel 122. Further, the lower end bent portion 113 of the first front panel 112 and the upper end bent portion 123 of the second front panel 122 are also provided side by side with each other.

[0237] The upper surface portion 220 provided on the upper side of the control panel 200 is coupled to the lower end bent portion 113 of the first front panel 112, and the lower surface portion 230 provided on the lower side of the control panel 200 is coupled to the upper end bent portion 123 of the second front panel 122.

[0238] The upper end bent portion 123 of the second front panel 122 whose upper end portion is located in front of the lower side of the first processing device 10 is located above the upper end of the second side panel 125 and supports the lower portion of the control panel 200, that is, the lower surface portion 230.

[0239] Also, the lower end bent portion 113 of the first front panel 112 whose lower end portion is spaced upward from the second front panel 122 is supported by the upper portion of the control panel 200, that is, the upper surface portion 220.

[0240] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first front panel 112, the control panel 200, and the second front panel 122 form a mutual support structure in the vertical direction (Z) by the upper end bent portion 123, the lower surface portion 230, the upper surface portion 220, and the lower end bent portion 113, thereby improving the structural stability of the clothing treatment apparatus 1.

[0241] On the other hand, FIG. 5 shows a panel fastening portion 260 provided on the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200, and FIG. 6 shows a panel fastening portion 260 provided on the lower surface portion 230 of the control panel 200. FIG. 7 schematically shows a cross section in which each panel fastening portion 260 provided on the upper surface portion 220 and the lower surface portion 230 of the control panel 200 is coupled to the lower end bent portion 113 of the first front panel 112 or the upper end bent portion 123 of the second front panel 122.

[0242] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the upper surface portion 220 and the lower surface portion 230 each include a panel fastening portion 260 that is coupled through the opposing lower end bending portion 113 or upper end bending portion 123.

[0243] The panel fastening portion 260 is provided in a hook form and is coupled to the lower end bending portion 113 or the upper end bending portion 123, or is provided in a protrusion form and is inserted into and coupled to the lower end bending portion 113 or the upper end bending portion 123.

[0244] FIGS. 5 to 7 show a panel fastening portion 260 that is inserted into and coupled to the lower end bending portion 113 of the first front panel 112 and the upper end bending portion 123 of the second front panel 122 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The number, position, and shape of the panel fastening portion 260 vary as necessary.

[0245] On the other hand, in an embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface portion 220 and the lower surface portion 230 each include an opening 262 that is open in the vertical direction (Z), and a fastening elastic portion 265 that extends from the inner surface of the opening 262 and crosses the opening 262. Each panel fastening portion 260 of the upper surface portion 220 and the lower surface portion 230 is provided on the fastening elastic portion 265.

[0246] Specifically, an upper surface opening 263 is provided in the upper surface portion 220, and a lower surface opening 264 is provided in the lower surface portion 230. The upper surface opening 263 and the lower surface opening 264 each have a shape that is open in the vertical direction (Z) and are provided so as to penetrate the upper surface portion 220 or the lower surface portion 230.

[0247] The fastening elastic portion 265 includes an upper surface fastening elastic portion 266 provided in the upper surface portion 220 and a lower surface fastening elastic portion 267 provided in the lower surface portion 230. The upper surface fastening elastic portion 266 is provided so as to cross the upper surface opening 263 of the upper surface portion 220, and the lower surface fastening elastic portion 267 is provided so as to cross the lower surface opening 264 of the lower surface portion 230.

[0248] The fastening elastic portion 265 extends from the inner surface of each opening 262 and is arranged along the upper surface portion 220 or the lower surface portion 230. For example, the fastening elastic portion 265 extends from one side of the inner surface of the opening 262 and is connected to the other side of the inner surface of the opening 262.

[0249] That is, the fastening elastic part 265 is provided above the opening 262, both end parts are connected to the upper surface part 220 or the lower surface part 230 of the control panel 200 in the longitudinal direction, and the remaining part has a form separated from the upper surface part 220 or the lower surface part 230.

[0250] The openings 262 each have a form extending side by side in the longitudinal direction of the fastening elastic part 265, and at least a part thereof is shielded in the vertical direction (Z) by the fastening elastic part 265.

[0251] For example, the fastening elastic part 265 is formed by cutting both sides from the upper surface part 220 along the longitudinal direction of the fastening elastic part 265 on the upper surface part 220 or the lower surface part 230.

[0252] Thereby, both end parts of the fastening elastic part 265 connected to the inner surface of the opening 262 are fixed, and the central side is separated from the upper surface part 220 or the lower surface part 230 and elastically deformed.

[0253] In one embodiment of the present invention, since the panel fastening part 260 is provided on the fastening elastic part 265, in the process of each panel fastening part 260 of the control panel 200 moving toward the lower end bending part 113 of the first front panel 112 or the upper end bending part 123 of the second front panel 122, the fastening elastic part 265 is pressurized and deformed, and when the panel fastening part 260 reaches each coupling point, the fastening elastic part 265 is restored to form a coupling structure.

[0254] On the other hand, FIG. 5 shows a panel support part 268 provided on the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The panel support part 268 is distinguished from the panel fastening part 260, and the upper end part supports the lower end bending part 113 of the first front panel 112 from below upward. The number and shape of the panel support parts 268 are various, and they have an upper surface having a surface aligned with the lower end bending part 113.

[0255] The panel support part 268 is provided to protrude upward from the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200 like the panel fastening part 260. However, unlike the panel fastening part 260 that is inserted through the lower end bending part 113, the panel support part 268 can support the lower end bending part 113 by contacting the lower surface of the lower end bending part 113. The panel support part 268 has a protruding shape like the panel fastening part 260.

[0256] In one embodiment of the present invention, since the panel support part 268 that supports the lower part of the first front panel 112 is provided on the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200, the first front panel 112 is stably supported. Further, since the panel support part 268 of the control panel 200 supports the first front panel 112 together with the upper support part of the lower frame 300, the structural stability is improved.

[0257] In one embodiment of the present invention, the protruding height of the panel fastening part 260 is formed higher than the protruding height of the panel support part 268. Thereby, the lower end bending part 113 has a flat surface as a whole, the panel fastening part 260 is inserted through the lower end bending part 113 of the first front panel 112, and a structure in which the panel support part 268 supports the lower end bending part 113 is realized.

[0258] On the other hand, the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 each include front surfaces 131 and 133 that are exposed in front of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and side end bending parts 135 that extend rearward from both ends in the side direction (Y) of the front surfaces 131 and 133.

[0259] In one embodiment of the present invention, the side end bending part 135 includes a first side end bending part 136 provided on the first front panel 112 and a second side end bending part 137 provided on the second front panel 122. Figures 1, 3, and 4 show the first side end bending part 136 and the second side end bending part 137 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0260] The front surface 131 of the first front panel 112 is exposed in front of the first processing device 10, and first side-end bending portions 136 are provided at both lateral (Y) ends of the first front panel 112. The front surface 133 of the second front panel 122 is exposed in front of the second processing device 20, and second side-end bending portions 137 are provided at both lateral (Y) ends of the second front panel 122.

[0261] The side-end bending portion 135 is bent so as to extend rearward from the front surfaces 131 and 133 of the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. That is, the first side-end bending portion 136 is formed integrally with the front surface 131 of the first front panel 112 and is bent rearward from the front surface 131 of the first front panel 112, and the second side-end bending portion 137 is formed integrally with the front surface 133 of the second front panel 122 and is bent rearward from the front surface 133 of the second front panel 122.

[0262] On the other hand, the upper end of the side-end bending portion 135 of the second front panel 122, that is, the second side-end bending portion 137, is positioned above the upper end of the second side surface panel 125 and can support the first side surface panel 115 rearward.

[0263] The second side-end bending portion 137 has the same height as the front surface 133 of the second front panel 122. That is, the upper end portion of the second front panel 122 includes the upper end portion of the second side-end bending portion 137. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper end portion of the second front panel 122 is positioned above the second side surface panel 125, and the upper end portion of the second side-end bending portion 137 is also positioned above the second side surface panel 125.

[0264] That is, the second front panel 122 can support the first side surface panel 115 rearward with the second side-end bending portion 137 in contact with the first side surface panel 115 of the first processing device 10.

[0265] On the other hand, the first side surface panel 115 and the second side surface panel 125 are arranged side by side such that their respective front ends are aligned in a line along the vertical direction (Z). Further, the side-end bending portion 135 of the second front panel 122 is provided such that its rear end is in contact with both the front ends of the first side surface panel 115 and the second side surface panel 125.

[0266] Also, as described above, side surfaces 240 extending rearward are respectively provided on both sides in the lateral direction (Y) of the front surface portion 210 of the control panel 200. The side surfaces 240 are disposed between the first side end bending portion 136 and the second side end bending portion 137 and are positioned side by side in the vertical direction (Z) with the first side end bending portion 136 and the second side end bending portion 137.

[0267] Referring to FIG. 1, in one embodiment of the present invention, the front surface 131 of the first front panel 112, the front surface 133 of the second front panel 122, and the front surface portion 210 of the control panel 200 are arranged side by side on the front surface of the clothing treatment apparatus 1.

[0268] Also, the first side end bending portion 136, the second side end bending portion 137, and the side surfaces 240 of the control panel 200 are arranged side by side on the side surface of the clothing treatment apparatus 1. That is, the side surfaces 240 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction with the first side end bending portion 136 and the second side end bending portion 137.

[0269] On the other hand, the side surfaces 240 of the control panel 200, the first side end bending portion 136, the second side end bending portion 137, the first side panel 115, and the second side panel 125 are all arranged side by side on the side surface of the clothing treatment apparatus 1. They are positioned in front of the first side panel 115 and are aligned side by side along the front-rear direction (X) with the first side panel 115.

[0270] Specifically, the first side panel 115 and the second side panel 125 are aligned side by side in the vertical direction (Z) to form a single surface. The first side panel 115 and the first side end bending portion 136 are aligned side by side in the front-rear direction (X) to form a single surface. The second side panel 125 and the second side end bending portion 137 are aligned side by side in the front-rear direction (X) to form a single surface.

[0271] In addition, the first side-end bending part 136, the second side-end bending part 137, and the side surface part 240 of the control panel 200 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction (Z) to form a single surface. Eventually, in one embodiment of the present invention, the side surface part 240 of the control panel 200, the first side-end bending part 136, the second side-end bending part 137, the first side panel 115, and the second side panel 125 are all arranged side by side to form one surface, that is, the side surface of the clothing treatment apparatus 1.

[0272] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second front panel 122 further includes an upper-end fastening part 124. FIG. 4 shows the upper-end fastening part 124 of the second front panel 122 coupled to the first processing apparatus 10.

[0273] Referring to FIG. 4, the upper-end fastening part 124 extends upward from the upper-end bending part 123 of the second front panel 122 and is coupled to the first processing apparatus 10. The second front panel 122 has the upper-end fastening part 124 coupled to the first processing apparatus 10 to ensure coupling stability.

[0274] As will be described later, the upper-end fastening part 124 is penetrated by the second fastening member 472 together with the upper frame 400 and fastened to the second fastening part 470.

[0275] Referring to FIG. 4, the second front panel 122 is provided with the upper-end fastening part 124 on the upper side, and the upper-end fastening part 124 is provided on the upper-end bending part 123 of the second front panel 122. That is, the upper-end fastening part 124 has a form that extends upward at the rear end of the upper-end bending part 123 that extends rearward at the upper end of the second front panel 122.

[0276] The upper-end bending part 123 is bent rearward from the upper end of the second front panel 122, and the upper-end fastening part 124 is bent upward from the rear end of the upper-end bending part 123.

[0277] The upper fastening part 124 has the same width as the front surface 133 and the upper bending part 123 of the second front panel 122, has a width narrower than that of the upper bending part 123, and a plurality of them can be provided and aligned along the width direction. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the upper fastening parts 124 are provided on both sides in the width direction of the upper bending part 123 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0278] In an embodiment of the present invention, both sides in the lateral direction (Y) of the upper fastening part 124 are fastened to the first side panels 115 facing each other. That is, the part of the upper fastening part 124 that overlaps with the first side panel 115 in the front-rear direction (X) is coupled to the first side panel 115. For example, the upper fastening part 124 is a part that extends upward from both sides in the lateral direction (Y) of the upper bending part 123 and is coupled to the first side panel 115.

[0279] On the other hand, FIG. 8 shows the upper fastening part 124 coupled to the first side panel 115, and FIG. 9 shows the upper fastening part 124 separated from the first side panel 115.

[0280] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, in an embodiment of the present invention, the first side panel 115 includes a front end bending part 116 at the front, and the upper fastening part 124 of the second front panel 122 is fastened to the front end bending part 116 of the first side panel 115.

[0281] The front end bending part 116 extends in the lateral direction (Y) from the front end of the first side panel 115 and is formed by being bent from the side surface 138 of the first side panel 115 that forms the side surface of the first processing device 10.

[0282] The front end bending part 116 extends along the lateral direction (Y) of the first processing device 10 and is provided toward the inside of the first processing device 10. That is, the first side panel 115 provided on one side in the lateral direction (Y) of the first processing device 10 includes a front end bending part 116 that extends toward the other side in the lateral direction (Y), and the first side panel 115 provided on the other side in the lateral direction (Y) of the first processing device 10 includes a front end bending part 116 that extends toward one side in the lateral direction (Y) of the first side panel 115 on the other side in the lateral direction (Y) of the first processing device 10.

[0283] The front bending portion 116 has a surface aligned with the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. That is, the front bending portion 116 is provided in a plate shape aligned with the first front panel 112, the second front panel 122, and the front portion 210 of the control panel 200.

[0284] On the other hand, the upper end fastening portion 124 extending upward from the upper end bending portion 123 of the second front panel 122 is also provided in a plate shape aligned with the front bending portion 116. The upper end fastening portion 124 is fastened to the front bending portion 116 provided side by side, and the fastening method is various, such as using a fastening member as described later.

[0285] Also, the front portion 210 of the control panel 200 is positioned side by side in the vertical direction (Z) with the front surface 133 of the second front panel 122, and since the upper end fastening portion 124 is provided on the upper end bending portion 123 extending rearward on the second front panel 122, the upper end fastening portion 124 is positioned rearward of the front portion 210 of the control panel 200.

[0286] That is, the upper end fastening portion 124 is positioned between the control panel 200 and the front bending portion 116 of the first side panel 115. Therefore, the upper end fastening portion 124 is coupled to the front bending portion 116 of the first side panel 115 behind the front portion 210, and the coupling structure between the first side panel 115 and the upper end fastening portion 124 is shielded from the outside by the control panel 200. FIG. 7 shows the upper end fastening portion 124 positioned behind the front portion 210 of the control panel 200.

[0287] On the other hand, referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper end fastening portion 124 is positioned rearward of the lower surface portion 230 of the control panel 200. That is, the rear end of the lower surface portion 230 extends so as to be positioned forward of the upper end fastening portion 124. Thereby, when the control panel 200 is inserted and coupled between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 in front of the upper end fastening portion 124, structural interference between the control panel 200 and the upper end fastening portion 124 can be avoided.

[0288] In one embodiment of the present invention, the side surface portion 240 of the control panel 200 extends such that the rear end is located behind the lower surface portion 230 and is provided opposite to the first side panel 115.

[0289] That is, with reference to the front surface portion 210, the extended length of the side surface portion 240 is formed longer than the extended length of the lower surface portion 230. The rear end of the lower surface portion 230 of the control panel 200 is located in front of the upper end fastening portion 124 in order to eliminate structural interference with the upper end fastening portion 124 and the like, and the side surface portion 240 extends so that the rear end contacts the first side panel 115 to shield the inside of the control panel 200 from the outside.

[0290] FIG. 6 shows a side surface portion 240 in which the extended length in the front-rear direction (X) is formed longer than the lower surface portion 230 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0291] On the other hand, FIG. 9 shows an upper frame 400 disposed between the upper end fastening portion 124 and the first side panel 115 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 shows a front view of the upper frame 400 coupled to the first processing device 10.

[0292] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device 20 includes an upper frame 400, and the upper frame 400 is coupled to the second side panel 125 between the second front panel 122 and the second side panel 125, and the upper end portion located above the second side panel 125 is coupled to the front end bending portion 116 together with the upper end fastening portion 124.

[0293] That is, the lower end portion of the upper frame 400 is located between the second front panel 122 and the second side panel 125, and the upper end portion protrudes above the second side panel 125.

[0294] Specifically, the upper frame 400 is located above the front surface of the second processing device 20 and is coupled to the second side panel 125 of the second processing device 20 and the like. Further, it is provided to be coupled to the first processing device 10 so as to fasten the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 to each other.

[0295] The upper frame 400 is disposed on the rear side of the second front panel 122 and, as shown in FIG. 17, in front of the second upper surface panel and the second side surface panel 125 of the second processing device 20. That is, the upper frame 400 is disposed between the second front panel 122 and the second side surface panel 125.

[0296] The upper frame 400 can also be coupled to the second side surface panels 125 on both sides in the lateral direction (Y) and to the second front panel 122 in the front. The upper frame 400 contributes to the improvement of the upper structural stability and strength in the second processing device 20.

[0297] The upper frame 400 is fixed to the second processing device 20, and the upper part extending upward is coupled to the lower side of the first processing device 10. The upper frame 400 has a surface aligned with the second front panel 122 and is disposed on the front side of the second processing device 20.

[0298] The upper part of the upper frame 400 is coupled to the front end bent portion 116 of the first side surface panel 115. The upper frame 400 is coupled to the front end bent portion 116 of the first side surface panel 115 together with the upper end fastening portion 124 of the second front panel 122.

[0299] That is, the upper end fastening portion 124 is provided at the upper end of the second front panel 122 and coupled to the first processing device 10. The upper end fastening portion 124 is provided so as to cover the upper frame 400 from the front, that is, it can be coupled to the first processing device 10 together with the upper frame 400 while covering the front surface of the upper frame 400.

[0300] The upper frame 400 is provided in a plate shape having a surface aligned with the front surface 133 of the second front panel 122, and is disposed between the second front panel 122 and the second side panel 125 in the second processing device 20 and coupled to the second side panel 125. The upper portion protruding above the second processing device 20 is disposed between the upper end fastening portion 124 of the second front panel 122 and the front end bending portion 116 of the first side panel 115 and coupled to the front end bending portion 116 of the first side panel 115. The upper frame 400 is coupled to the front end bending portion 116 together with the upper end fastening portion 124.

[0301] On the other hand, FIGS. 8 and 9 show a state in which the upper end fastening portion 124 and the upper frame 400 are coupled to the first side panel 115 via the insulating connection member 450, and FIGS. 9 shows a state in which the upper end fastening portion 124, the upper frame 400, and the insulating connection member 450 are separated from each other.

[0302] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an insulating connection member 450 disposed between the upper frame 400 and the front end bending portion 116 and insulating the upper frame 400 and the upper end fastening portion 124 from the front end bending portion 116.

[0303] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 correspond to independent devices, and components using electricity, such as a motor or a control unit, are provided inside each of them.

[0304] When a leak occurs in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, it is necessary to prevent the leaked electricity from affecting the other.

[0305] That is, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 need to be electrically insulated from each other so that no mutual leakage occurs.

[0306] Thus, in one embodiment of the present invention, an insulating connection member 450 is used for fastening between the upper frame 400 of the second processing device 20 and the first processing device 10, and the upper frame 400 is connected to the first processing device 10 via the insulating connection member 450.

[0307] The insulating connection member 450 is formed of an insulating material. The insulating material can be various as needed, such as a plastic material, a rubber material, or a mixed material of plastic and rubber.

[0308] The insulating connection member 450 insulates between the upper frame 400 and the first processing device 10 while fastening the upper frame 400 and the first side panel 115 to each other. FIGS. 16 and 17 show a structure in which, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper frame 400 is coupled to the first side panel 115 of the first processing device 10 via the insulating connection member 450 and is insulated from the first side panel 115.

[0309] The insulating connection member 450 is provided in various shapes and fastens the first processing device 10 and the upper frame 400 to each other in various fastening methods. For example, the insulating connection member 450 has various fastening methods such as being provided in a hook form, being inserted with a fastening member described later, or contacting one surface of the upper frame 400.

[0310] Referring to FIG. 10, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower portions on both sides of the upper frame 400 in the lateral direction (Y) are coupled to the second side panel 125, and the upper portions on both sides are coupled to the first side panel 115 via the insulating connection member 450.

[0311] The upper frame 400 is provided with a surface arranged side by side with the front surface 133 of the second front panel 122, extends in the lateral direction (Y), and at least a part of both sides in the lateral direction (Y) is arranged on the front side of the second side panel 125.

[0312] Both sides of the upper frame 400 are joined at the bottom to the second side panel 125 and at the top to the first side panel 115. That is, both sides of the upper frame 400 in the lateral direction (Y) are joined together to the first front panel 112 of the first processing device 10 and the second front panel 122 of the second processing device 20.

[0313] On the other hand, FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the insulating connection member 450, and FIG. 12 shows a cross-sectional view showing the connection structure of the first side panel 115, the insulating connection member 450, and the upper frame 400.

[0314] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, in one embodiment of the present invention, the insulating connection member 450 includes a first fastening portion 460 and a second fastening portion 470. The first fastening portion 460 is coupled to the first side panel 115, the second fastening portion 470 is coupled to the upper frame 400, and the second fastening portion 470 can insulate between the upper frame 400 and the first side panel 115.

[0315] Specifically, the insulating connection member 450 has a first fastening portion 460 and a second fastening portion 470 connected to each other, and in the insulating connection member 450, the first fastening portion 460 is coupled to the first side panel 115 and fixed to the first side panel 115.

[0316] The upper frame 400 is fixed to the insulating connection member 450, and the insulating connection member 450 is fixed to the first side panel 115, thereby forming a fixing structure or a coupling structure between the upper frame 400 and the first side panel 115.

[0317] The coupling method between the first fastening portion 460 and the first side panel 115 and the coupling method between the second fastening portion 470 and the upper frame 400 vary depending on the need. For example, fitting or hook-type coupling or the like is used, and as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, a mutual coupling relationship can also be formed by a fastening member passing through the insulating connection member 450.

[0318] Since the upper frame 400 is coupled to the first side panel 115 via the insulating coupling member 450 formed of an insulating material, insulation between the upper frame 400 and the first side panel 115 is achieved by the insulating coupling member 450.

[0319] For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the second fastening portion 470 of the upper frame 400 is positioned between the upper frame 400 and the first side panel 115 to prevent direct contact between them and insulate them from each other.

[0320] On the other hand, the first fastening portion 460 is provided to extend upward from the second fastening portion 470 coupled to the upper frame 400, and the upper frame 400 coupled to the second fastening portion 470 is fastened to the first side panel 115 via the first fastening portion 460.

[0321] Since the side portion extending upward in the second processing device 20 of the upper frame 400 is coupled to the second fastening portion 470 and the first fastening portion 460 is coupled to the first side panel 115 while being connected to the second fastening portion 470, the first fastening portion 460 is located above the second fastening portion 470.

[0322] That is, the first fastening portion 460 located at the upper part of the insulating coupling member 450 is coupled to the first side panel 115, and the second fastening portion 470 located at the lower part of the insulating coupling member 450 is coupled to the upper frame 400 facing the side portion of the upper frame 400.

[0323] In other words, the first fastening portion 460 is provided to extend upward from the second fastening portion 470, and the second fastening portion 470 is provided to extend downward from the first fastening portion 460.

[0324] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, in one embodiment of the present invention, a fastening member forming the coupling structure of the insulating coupling member 450 is included, and the fastening member includes a first fastening member 462 and a second fastening member 472.

[0325] The first fastening member 462 penetrates through both the first fastening portion 460 and the first side panel 115 to fasten the first fastening portion 460 and the first side panel 115, and the second fastening member 472 penetrates through the upper frame 400 and is inserted into the second fastening portion 470 to fasten the upper frame 400 and the second fastening portion 470.

[0326] That is, the upper end fastening portion 124 of the first front panel 112 and the upper frame 400 described above are coupled to the insulating connection member 450 or the first side panel 115 by a fastening member, that is, the second fastening member 472. The second fastening portion 470 can insulate between the second fastening member 472 and the first side panel 115.

[0327] Specifically, the insulating connection member 450 is coupled to the first side panel 115 and the upper frame 400 via the first fastening member 462 and the second fastening member 472. The first fastening member 462 is provided in a form such as a screw or a rivet and penetrates through both the first fastening portion 460 and the first side panel 115.

[0328] Since the first fastening member 462 does not directly contact the upper frame 400, the first fastening portion 460 does not have to insulate between the first fastening member 462 and the first side panel 115.

[0329] On the other hand, the upper frame 400 is penetrated by the second fastening member 472, and the second fastening member 472 that has penetrated through the upper frame 400 is coupled to the second fastening portion 470 of the insulating connection member 450. At this time, the second fastening portion 470 is formed to insulate between the second fastening member 472 and the first side panel 115.

[0330] The second fastening member 472 that penetrates through the upper frame 400 and is in contact with and electrically connected to the upper frame 400 needs to be electrically insulated from the first side panel 115. Thus, in the insulating connection member 450 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second fastening portion 470 is formed to insulate between the second fastening member 472 and the first side panel 115.

[0331] There are various ways for the second fastening part 470 to insulate between the second fastening member 472 and the first side panel 115. For example, the second fastening part 470 is disposed on the front side of the first side panel 115, and the second fastening member 472 is inserted and coupled only to the second fastening part 470 excluding the first side panel 115 while penetrating the upper frame 400, thereby being insulated from the first side panel 115.

[0332] Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the second fastening part 470 can surround the second fastening member 472 to insulate between the first side panel 115 and the second fastening member 472.

[0333] On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second fastening part 470 includes a fastening insulation part 474. The fastening insulation part 474 extends to penetrate the first side panel 115, at least a part of the second fastening member 472 is inserted therein, and insulates between the second fastening member 472 and the first side panel 115.

[0334] The fastening insulation part 474 is provided in a hollow form and extends in the insertion direction of the second fastening member 472 to penetrate the first side panel 115. That is, the second fastening member 472 is formed to penetrate both the upper frame 400 and the first side panel 115, and the part penetrating the first side panel 115 can be surrounded by the fastening insulation part 474.

[0335] The second fastening member 472 penetrating the upper frame 400 penetrates the second fastening part 470 and is inserted and coupled to the fastening insulation part 474. The second fastening member 472 can penetrate the upper frame 400 or the first side panel 115 in the longitudinal direction like a screw or a rivet.

[0336] The fastening insulating portion 474 allows the second fastening member 472 to have a length that penetrates the first side panel 115 together with the upper frame 400 while being coupled to the second fastening portion 470 to improve the coupling force. Eventually, the second fastening member 472 is inserted and coupled inside the fastening insulating portion 474 of the second fastening portion 470, so insulation is provided between the first side panel 115 and the second fastening member 472. As a result, the upper frame 400 electrically connected to the second fastening member 472 is insulated from the first side panel 115.

[0337] The fastening insulating portion 474 is provided in a form where the extended end is sealed, allowing the second fastening member 472 to be accommodated inside, or the extended end can be open, and the end of the second fastening member 472 can be exposed outside the fastening insulating portion 474.

[0338] The fastening insulating portion 474 can surround at least the portion of the second fastening member 472 aligned with the first side panel 115 to accommodate at least a part of the second fastening member 472 and insulate between the first side panel 115 and the second fastening member 472. The first fastening member 462 and the second fastening member 472 can be spaced apart from each other so as to be electrically separated.

[0339] On the other hand, the fastening insulating portion 474 is provided to penetrate the front end bending portion 116 of the first side panel 115. The front end bending portion 116 has a surface aligned with the first front panel 112, and the first fastening member 462 and the second fastening portion 470 have a length extending in the front - rear direction (X) and are provided to penetrate the front end bending portion 116 along the front - rear direction (X).

[0340] The insulating connection member 450 and the upper frame 400 are located on the front side of the front end bending portion 116 of the first side panel 115, and the fastening insulating portion 474 extends rearward at the second fastening portion 470 and can penetrate the front end bending portion 116.

[0341] That is, as shown in FIG. 12, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper end fastening portion 124, the upper frame 400, the insulating connection member 450, and the front end bending portion 116 are stacked in order, and the fastening member, that is, the second fastening member 472, can penetrate from the upper end fastening portion 124 to the front end bending portion 116 to fix the upper end fastening portion 124.

[0342] At least a part of the second fastening member 472 is inserted into the fastening insulating portion 474 of the second fastening portion 470 by the insulating connection member 450 and is coupled to the second fastening portion 470. Since the second fastening portion 470 has the fastening insulating portion 474 penetrating the second side panel 125, the bonding force between the insulating connection member 450 and the first side panel 115 can be strengthened, and the bonding force between the second fastening member 472 and the second fastening portion 470 can also be strengthened, so that the structural stability is improved.

[0343] On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper end fastening portion 124 of the second front panel 122 is penetrated by the second fastening member 472 together with the upper frame 400 and is fastened to the second fastening portion 470.

[0344] FIG. 12 shows a cross section in which the upper end fastening portion 124, the upper frame 400, the insulating connection member 450, and the front end bending portion 116 of the first side panel 115 are stacked and penetrated and coupled by a fastening member, that is, the second fastening member 472.

[0345] The upper end fastening portion 124 overlaps with the upper frame 400 and the insulating connection member 450 in the front-rear direction (X), and the second fastening member 472 penetrates the upper end fastening portion 124 of the second front panel 122, the upper frame 400, the insulating connection member 450, and the first side panel 115 in order and is coupled to the second fastening portion 470 of the insulating connection member 450. The upper end fastening portion 124 may be electrically connected to the second fastening member 472 and the upper frame 400.

[0346] Since the second front panel 122 forms a coupling relationship with the first side panel 115 by the upper end fastening portion 124, the fixing force of the second front panel 122 is improved, and at the same time, the fastening structure between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is also reinforced, which is advantageous.

[0347] Note that FIG. 13 shows a lower frame 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows the lower frame 300 provided at the lower part on the front side of the first processing device 10, FIG. 8 shows the lower frame 300 coupled to the first processing device 10 above the upper end fastening portion 124, and FIG. 9 shows a state where the lower frame 300 of FIG. 8 is separated from the first side panel 115 of the first processing device 10.

[0348] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 13 and the like, in a clothing processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 further includes a lower frame 300. The lower frame 300 is coupled to the control panel 200 behind the control panel 200 to fix the control panel 200.

[0349] The lower frame 300 is provided to be coupled and fixed to the control panel 200 inserted between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122. The lower frame 300 is provided below the first front panel 112 and on the rear side of the control panel 200.

[0350] That is, the lower frame 300 is located below the first front panel 112, in front of the first side panel 115, and is disposed behind the control panel 200 and coupled to the control panel 200.

[0351] The lower frame 300 is coupled to the control panel 200 while being fixed to the first processing device 10. The coupling method with the control panel 200 is various. For example, the side surface portion 240 of the control panel 200 is coupled to the side end extension portion 330 of the lower frame 300 to fix the control panel 200.

[0352] Referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower frame 300 is coupled to the first side panels 115 that face each other on both sides in the lateral direction (Y).

[0353] Both sides of the lower frame 300 in the lateral direction (Y) are coupled to the first side panels 115. The lower frame 300 is provided at the lower part in front of the first processing device 10, and both sides in the lateral direction (Y) face the first side panels 115 backward respectively.

[0354] The lower frame 300 is coupled to the front end bending portion 116 of the first side panel 115. As the coupling method, various methods such as screw coupling, rivet coupling, and fitting are used.

[0355] In one embodiment of the present invention, both sides of the lower frame 300 in the lateral direction (Y) are respectively coupled to the first side panels 115, and the control panel 200 arranged in front is coupled to the lower frame 300, so that the control panel 200 connected together with the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122 can have a stable fixed structure.

[0356] On the other hand, referring to FIG. 13, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower frame 300 includes a main frame surface 310. The main frame surface 310 extends along the lateral direction (Y) of the first processing device 10 and partitions between the inside of the first processing device 10 and the control panel 200.

[0357] Specifically, the main frame surface 310 of the lower frame 300 is arranged side by side with the front part 210 of the control panel 200. The main frame surface 310 extends in the lateral direction (Y) and both ends are coupled to the first side panels 115.

[0358] The main frame surface 310 is disposed between the interior of the first processing device 10 and the interior of the control panel 200 to partition the two. Various interior components are provided in the first processing device 10, and a large amount of water or high-temperature air flow may exist if necessary. However, during the use process of the first processing device 10, unintentional water leakage may occur, or the influence of the air flow can be exerted.

[0359] Thus, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower frame 300 includes the main frame surface 310 that partitions the control panel 200 and the interior of the first processing device 10, so that the water and temperature changes existing in the first processing device 10 can be minimized from affecting the control panel 200.

[0360] The main frame surface 310 has various shapes as necessary. As will be described later, a space for arranging the interior components of the first processing device 10 including the convex portion 316 is secured, and the space between the control panel 200 and the interior of the first processing device 10 can be effectively partitioned.

[0361] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, a connection hole 312 through which a signal connection line 314 for connecting the first processing device 10 and the control panel 200 by a signal passes is provided in the main frame surface 310.

[0362] The above-described electrical component part 224 is provided in the control panel 200, and the electrical component part 224 is connected to a sensor, a motor, or a control part of the first processing device 10 provided in the first processing device 10.

[0363] For this reason, the signal connection line 314 extends from the inside of the first processing device 10 to the electrical component part 224 of the control panel 200, and the signal connection line 314 signals the connection between the components of the first processing device 10 and the control panel 200.

[0364] On the other hand, the control panel 200 is fixed by the lower frame 300, and the lower frame 300 includes the main frame surface 310 that partitions the control panel 200 and the interior of the first processing device 10. Therefore, the connection hole 312 through which the signal connection line 314 passes is provided in the main frame surface 310.

[0365] The signal connection line 314 has various forms. For example, the signal connection line 314 includes a connection jack or a connection pot and is connected to the electrical component 224 through the connection hole 312. FIG. 15 shows a lower frame 300 that partitions the interior of the electrical component 224 and the first processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0366] The position and shape of the connection hole 312 are also various. Referring to FIG. 13, the connection hole 312 is provided on one side in the lateral direction (Y) of the main frame surface 310 and is provided on the lower side of one side so that the signal connection line 314 is effectively connected to the electrical component 224.

[0367] On the other hand, FIG. 14 shows a side view of the lower frame 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, in an embodiment of the present invention, the lower frame 300 further includes an upper end extension 320 and an upper coupling part 350.

[0368] The upper end extension 320 extends forward from the upper side of the main frame surface 310, and the upper coupling part 350 protrudes upward from the upper end extension 320 and is coupled to the lower part of the first front panel 112.

[0369] The upper end extension 320 extends forward from the upper side of the main frame surface 310 and is located below the first front panel 112. The upper end extension 320 extends along the lateral direction (Y) like the main frame surface 310 and extends forward from the main frame surface 310.

[0370] The upper coupling part 350 is provided on the upper end extension 320. The upper coupling part 350 protrudes upward from the upper end extension 320 located below the first front panel 112 and is coupled to the lower part of the first front panel 112.

[0371] The number, position, shape of the upper coupling part 350 and the coupling method with the first front panel 112 are various as needed. The upper coupling part 350 includes a panel insertion part 353 that is inserted into the lower end bending part 113 of the first front panel 112.

[0372] The lower bending part 113 is provided side by side with the upper end extension part 320, and the upper coupling part 350 includes a panel insertion part 353 that protrudes toward the lower bending part 113 and penetrates the lower bending part 113.

[0373] The panel insertion part 353 penetrates the lower bending part 113 of the first front panel 112 and is inserted into the lower part of the first front panel 112. When the panel insertion part 353 penetrates the lower bending part 113, the upper coupling part 350 is coupled to the first front panel 112.

[0374] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower frame 300 is coupled and fixed to the first side panel 115, coupled to the front control panel 200 to fix the control panel 200, and coupled to the first front panel 112 via the upper end extension part 320 to support the first front panel 112, thereby effectively improving the structural stability of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0375] Note that FIG. 15 shows a cross-sectional view in a state where the lower frame 300, the control panel 200, and the first front panel 112 are fastened to each other. When referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, in one embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the panel insertion part 353 extends obliquely so that the upper end is located in front of the lower end.

[0376] That is, the panel insertion part 353 is provided to be inclined forward as it approaches the upper part. The inclined part of the panel insertion part 353 may be formed over the entire panel insertion part 353 or only in a part thereof.

[0377] By extending obliquely, the upper end of the panel insertion part 353 is provided close to the front side, whereby the lower bending part 113 of the first front panel 112 moves from the front to the rear, facilitating the insertion of the panel insertion part 353 and strengthening the fixing force of the first front panel 112 into which the panel insertion part 353 is inserted.

[0378] On the one hand, the upper coupling part 350 further includes a rising extension part 354. The rising extension part 354 extends from the upper end extension part 320 towards the lower end bending part 113. Also, the panel insertion part 353 is provided at the upper end of the rising extension part 354 and penetrates the lower end bending part 113.

[0379] The first front panel 112, for example, the lower end bending part 113 and the upper end extension part 320 of the first front panel 112 are spaced apart from each other. The upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200 is inserted between the upper end extension part 320 and the first front panel 112.

[0380] The upper coupling part 350 includes a rising extension part 354 that extends upward from the upper end extension part 320, and the panel insertion part 353 extending from the rising extension part 354 is inserted into the first front panel 112.

[0381] The upper coupling part 350 includes a first upper coupling part 351 and a second upper coupling part 352. The rising extension part 354 is included in the first upper coupling part 351. That is, in the first upper coupling part 351, the rising extension part 354 extending from the upper end extension part 320 extends to the lower end bending part 113 of the first front panel 112, and the panel insertion part 353 is provided at the upper end of the rising extension part 354, penetrates the lower end bending part 113, and is inserted into the first front panel 112.

[0382] The shape and extension direction of the rising extension part 354 are various. FIG. 14 shows a state in which a plate - like panel insertion part 353 that extends forward is provided at the upper end of the plate - like rising extension part 354 provided according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0383] On the other hand, in an embodiment of the present invention, the upper coupling part 350 includes an upper support part, and the panel insertion part 353 can also be provided on the upper support part. For example, in an embodiment of the present invention, the upper coupling part 350 includes a second upper coupling part 352, the second upper coupling part 352 includes an upper support part, and the panel insertion part 353 is provided on the upper support part.

[0384] Specifically, the upper support portion is provided on the upper end extension portion 320 to support the lower end bending portion 113. That is, the upper support portion has its upper end in contact with the lower end bending portion 113 and supports the lower end bending portion 113 upward.

[0385] The upper support portion has a surface for supporting the lower end bending portion 113 or is provided in a protruding form and contacts the lower end bending portion 113.

[0386] When the upper support portion is provided on the upper coupling portion 350, for example, in the case of the second upper coupling portion 352 including the upper support portion, the panel insertion portion 353 is provided on the upper support portion and penetrates the lower end bending portion 113.

[0387] That is, the second upper coupling portion 352 is provided such that the upper support portion contacts the lower end bending portion 113 at the upper end extension portion 320, and the panel insertion portion 353 is provided to protrude upward from the upper support portion in contact with the lower end bending portion 113 and penetrates the lower end bending portion 113.

[0388] As described above, one embodiment of the present invention is provided such that the upper coupling portion 350 includes an upper support portion that supports the lower end bending portion 113, and the lower portion of the first front panel 112 is supported upward by the lower frame 300, and the structure is stabilized.

[0389] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, the upper support portion is spaced upward from the upper end extension portion 320, is provided side by side with the lower end bending portion 113, includes an upper support surface 357 that supports the lower end bending portion 113, and the panel insertion portion 353 extends from the upper support surface 357.

[0390] The upper support surface 357 is provided side by side with the lower end bending portion 113 and is also provided side by side with the upper end extension portion 320. That is, the upper support surface 357 is provided in a form offset upward from the upper end extension portion 320.

[0391] The upper support surface 357 preferably makes surface contact with the lower surface of the lower end bending portion 113 to support the first front panel 112.

[0392] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper support portion further includes an upper connecting portion 358 that connects the upper support surface 357 and the upper end extension portion 320, and the panel insertion portion 353 is provided at the front end portion of the upper support surface 357 and at least a part thereof is inclined and extended such that the upper end is positioned forward of the lower end.

[0393] The upper support surface 357 is formed in a plate shape and provided side by side with the lower end bending portion 113, and has a connection relationship with the upper end extension portion 320 by the upper connecting portion 358. That is, in the upper support portion, the upper support surface 357 is connected to the upper end extension portion 320 by the upper connecting portion 358.

[0394] On the other hand, in the case of the second upper coupling portion 352 having the upper support portion, the panel insertion portion 353 extends upward from the front end of the upper support surface 357, that is, the front side edge. As a result, the first front panel 112 is supported on the upper support surface 357 while moving rearward above the lower frame 300, and the panel insertion portion 353 penetrates and is coupled to the lower end bending portion 113.

[0395] In addition, the upper connecting portions 358 are respectively provided on both side edges and the rear end side edge of the upper support surface 357 to stably fix the upper support surface 357 to the upper end extension portion 320.

[0396] In one embodiment of the present invention, the upper coupling portion 350 includes a first upper coupling portion 351 having an ascending extension portion 354 and coupled to the first front panel 112, and a second upper coupling portion 352 including an upper support portion and supporting and fixing the first front panel 112. Thereby, the coupling strength and the support strength between the first front panel 112 and the lower frame 300 can be efficiently determined. The number and positions of the first upper coupling portion 351 and the second upper coupling portion 352 may vary as required.

[0397] As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, in a clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower frame 300 includes side end extension portions 330, and the side end extension portions 330 extend forward on both sides of the lower frame 300 and are coupled to the control panel 200.

[0398] As described above, the lower frame 300 has a main frame surface 310 that partitions the control panel 200 and the inside of the first processing device 10, and an upper end extension 320 is provided to support and fix the lower part of the first front panel 112.

[0399] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, side end extensions 330 extending forward from both sides in the side direction (Y) of the main frame surface 310 are provided. As a result, when the lower frame 300 is coupled to the first front panel 112 on the upper side, it can be coupled to the front control panel 200 via the side end extensions 330 at the same time, enabling efficient space utilization and a coupling structure to be realized.

[0400] The side end extensions 330 include a first side end extension 332 provided on one side in the side direction (Y) of the lower frame 300 and a second side end extension 334 provided on the other side in the side direction (Y) of the lower frame 300.

[0401] Also, as shown in FIG. 13, in an embodiment of the present invention, the first side end extension 332 includes a hook insertion portion 336 into which a side hook 246 provided on the control panel 200 is inserted, and the second side end extension 334 includes a through coupling portion 338 coupled to a through member 248 passing through the control panel 200. FIG. 11 shows a view of the first side end extension 332 provided with the hook insertion portion 336 as seen from the rear.

[0402] The first side end extension 332 includes a hook insertion portion 336 into which a side hook 246 provided on the control panel 200 is inserted. The control panel 200 includes a first side surface portion 242 on one side in the side direction (Y), and the side hook 246 is provided inside the first side surface portion 242.

[0403] Specifically, the first side end extension 332 is provided on one side in the side direction (Y) of the main frame surface 310 so as to face the inner surface of the first side surface portion 242, and the side hook 246 is provided between the first side surface portion 242 and the first side end extension 332.

[0404] The side hook 246 protrudes toward the first side end extension 332 and is inserted into the hook insertion portion 336 of the first side end extension 332, and the control panel 200 is fixed to the lower frame 300.

[0405] The side hook 246 protrudes in a direction from one side to the other side in the lateral direction (Y) of the control panel 200 and is inserted into the first side end extension 332 of the lower frame 300.

[0406] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 200 further includes a hook extension 247. The hook extension 247 extends rearward from the front surface portion 210, is located between the first side surface portion 242 and the first side end extension 332, is spaced apart from the first side surface portion 242, and a side hook 246 is provided at the extended end.

[0407] The hook extension 247 extends rearward from the rear surface of the front surface portion 210 of the control panel 200 and is provided spaced apart from the inner surface of the first side surface portion 242, that is, a surface facing the other side in the lateral direction (Y) of the control panel 200 on the first side surface portion 242.

[0408] The side hook 246 and the hook extension 247 are provided between the first side surface portion 242 of the control panel 200 and the first side end extension 332 of the lower frame 300. The side hook 246 is provided at the end of the hook extension 247 spaced apart from the first side surface portion 242, so that the hook extension 247 is bent and deformed so that the side hook 246 is inserted into the hook insertion portion 336 during the insertion process of the control panel 200.

[0409] For example, when the hook extension 247 is in close contact with the first side surface portion 242 or the side hook 246 is provided on the inner surface of the first side surface portion 242, during the insertion process of the control panel 200, deformation occurs in the first side surface portion 242 itself of the control panel 200 as the side hook 246 reaches the hook insertion portion 336 of the first side end extension 332, resulting in inconvenience and damage to the connection.

[0410] However, in one embodiment of the present invention, since the side hook 246 is provided on the hook extension 247 spaced apart from the first side surface portion 242, the hook extension 247 is partially bent during the coupling process of the control panel 200 and the lower frame 300, and the side hook 246 moves toward the hook insertion portion 336, enabling effective coupling.

[0411] On the other hand, the control panel 200 is provided with a second side surface portion 244 on the other side in the lateral direction (Y), and the side end extension 330 further includes a second side end extension 334. The second side end extension 334 is provided on the other side in the lateral direction (Y) of the main frame surface 310 and faces the inner surface of the second side surface portion 244.

[0412] The second side surface portion 244 of the control panel 200 is penetrated by a penetrating member 248, and the second side end extension 334 of the lower frame 300 positioned to face the inner surface side of the second side surface portion 244 includes a penetrating coupling portion 338 to which the penetrating member 248 is coupled. FIG. 5 shows a penetrating member 248 that penetrates the second side surface portion 244 of the control panel 200 and is coupled to the penetrating coupling portion 338 provided on the second side end extension 334 of the lower frame 300.

[0413] The penetrating coupling portion 338 is penetrated by the penetrating member 248 like the second side surface portion 244, or the penetrating member 248 that penetrates the second side surface portion 244 is inserted and coupled. The penetrating member 248 has various forms such as a screw form or a rivet form.

[0414] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first side end extension 332 of the lower frame 300 is coupled to the first side surface portion 242 of the control panel 200 through the hook insertion portion 336, and the second side end extension 334 of the lower frame 300 is coupled to the second side surface portion 244 of the control panel 200 through the penetrating coupling portion 338, thereby improving the assembly efficiency and realizing a structure with excellent coupling stability.

[0415] For example, when both the first side end extension 332 and the second side end extension 334 of the lower frame 300 are hook - coupled to the control panel 200 via the hook insertion part 336, the coupling stability is lower compared to the coupling using the through - member 248, and it is disadvantageous for the separation of the control panel 200 when necessary.

[0416] Also, when both the first side end extension 332 and the second side end extension 334 of the lower frame 300 are coupled to the control panel 200 using the through - member 248, there is no means to fix the control panel 200 at an appropriate coupling position with the lower frame 300, and additional processes and configurations required in the assembly process are disadvantageous.

[0417] Thus, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first side surface portion 242 of the control panel 200 and the first side end extension 332 of the lower frame 300 are coupled to each other via the side hook 246 and the hook insertion part 336, so that the position of the control panel 200 can be effectively fixed at the initial stage of coupling.

[0418] Also, the second side surface portion 244 of the control panel 200 and the second side end extension 334 of the lower frame 300 are through - coupled to each other via the through - member 248 and the through - coupling part 338, so that coupling and separation are easy and a stable coupling structure can be maintained.

[0419] Referring to FIGS. 13 to 15 again, in one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame surface 310 of the lower frame 300 is provided with a convex front surface and a concave rear surface, and a convex portion 316 is provided where a space is formed at the rear.

[0420] The convex portions 316 are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the main frame surface 310 and extend along the side direction (Y) of the lower frame 300. Also, the front surface of the convex portion 316 is convex and the rear surface is concave, so that a space is secured at the rear and there is no interference with the components within the first processing device 10.

[0421] FIG. 15 shows that a base cabinet 15 of the first processing device 10 is provided behind the main frame surface 310 of the lower frame 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 8, the convex portion 316 of the main frame surface 310 is bent and provided so as to correspond to the base cabinet 15, and a space is secured in which the base cabinet 15 can be provided without interference between the base cabinet 15 located at the rear and the lower frame 300. The base cabinet 15 corresponds to the first lower surface panel of the first processing device 10 or is configured to be provided on the first lower surface panel.

[0422] The convex portion 316 is formed to include the upper side of the main frame surface 310, and an upper end extension portion 320 extends from the convex portion 316. That is, the convex portion 316 has a shape in which the space on the rear surface side is open upward.

[0423] The convex portion 316 extends downward from the upper end of the main frame surface 310 and extends along the lateral direction (Y). The connecting hole 312 is provided on the convex portion 316 or is positioned avoiding the convex portion 316.

[0424] Since the convex portion 316 of the lower frame 300 is formed to include the upper end of the main frame surface 310 and has a form in which the rear space is open upward, an arrangement space such as the base cabinet 15 located behind the lower frame 300 can be effectively secured, and the support strength of the first front panel 112 supported by the upper end extension portion 320 is effectively improved.

[0425] As described above, the lower frame 300 includes an upper coupling portion 350, and in an embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 has a coupling portion accommodation groove 269 in which the upper coupling portion 350 of the lower frame 300 is inserted and accommodated.

[0426] FIG. 5 shows the control panel 200 in which the upper coupling portion 350 is located in the coupling portion accommodation groove 269 in combination with the lower frame 300.

[0427] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 is inserted between the lower end bending portion 113 and the upper end extension portion 320. As described above, the upper end extension portion 320 includes an upper coupling portion 350 that protrudes upward and is inserted into the lower end bending portion 113.

[0428] In addition, the upper surface portion 220 includes a coupling portion accommodation groove 269 that is open to the rear and into which the upper coupling portion 350 is inserted from the rear.

[0429] The coupling portion accommodation groove 269 has a shape extending in the front-rear direction (X) in consideration of the insertion direction of the control panel 200. The width is provided wider than the upper coupling portion 350. The rear end portion is disposed opposite to the upper coupling portion 350, and the upper coupling portion 350 is inserted inward through the rear end that is open to the rear.

[0430] That is, in the process of the control panel 200 moving from the front to the rear and being inserted into the lower frame 300, the upper coupling portion 350 of the lower frame 300 moves from the rear to the front of the coupling portion accommodation groove 269 and is inserted into the coupling portion accommodation groove 269.

[0431] As a result, an upper end extension portion 320 having an upper coupling portion 350 that is coupled to the first front panel 112 and supports the first front panel 112 is provided on the lower frame 300. Even in a structure where the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 is inserted between the upper end extension portion 320 and the lower end bending portion 113 of the first front panel 112, the upper coupling portion 350 protruding from the upper end extension portion 320 to the lower end bending portion 113 of the lower frame 300 can be positioned without structural interference by the coupling portion accommodation groove 269, and the control panel 200 can also be inserted between the upper surface portion 220 and the upper end extension portion 320 of the first front panel 112 and the lower frame 300 without interference from the upper coupling portion 350.

[0432] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 200 further includes an electrical component portion 224 and an electrical component coupling portion 228, and the upper end extension portion 320 of the lower frame 300 includes a front accommodation groove 324 into which the electrical component coupling portion 228 is inserted and accommodated.

[0433] On the one hand, FIG. 6 shows an electrical connection part 228 protruding inward on the upper surface of the control panel 200. FIG. 7 shows an electrical part 224 inside the control panel 200 and an electrical connection part 228 protruding downward on the inner surface of the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200. FIG. 13 shows a lower frame 300 in which a front accommodation groove 324 is formed.

[0434] The electrical connection part 228 protrudes downward from the inner surface of the upper surface part 220 and is coupled to the electrical part 224 inside the control panel 200. A plurality of electrical connection parts 228 are provided. As shown in FIG. 6, they have a protrusion form and are inserted into grooves provided in the electrical part 224, or as shown in FIG. 7, they are provided to support the rear surface of the electrical part 224 from behind.

[0435] On the other hand, the upper end extension part 320 of the lower frame 300 is located below the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200, whereby during the insertion process of the control panel 200, the electrical connection part 228 can interfere with the movement of the control panel 200 in contact with the front end of the upper end extension part 320.

[0436] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 13, a front accommodation groove 324 into which the electrical connection part 228 is inserted and accommodated is formed at the front end part of the upper end extension part 320.

[0437] The front accommodation groove 324 is provided opposite to the electrical connection part 228. That is, the front accommodation groove 324 is located behind the electrical connection part 228. The front accommodation groove 324 extends in the front-rear direction (X) in consideration of the coupling direction of the control panel 200, and the front end is open forward.

[0438] During the process of inserting the control panel 200 between the first front panel 112 and the second front panel 122, the electrical connection part 228 is inserted into the front accommodation groove 324 through the open front end of the front accommodation groove 324.

[0439] Note that, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 is provided with a length extending rearward from the front surface portion 210 that is shorter than that of the lower surface portion 230, so as to prevent interference with the upper end extension portion 320 of the lower frame 300.

[0440] As described above, the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 is arranged adjacent to the upper end extension portion 320 of the lower frame 300 in the vertical direction (Z). The upper end extension portion 320 of the lower frame 300 has an upper coupling portion 350 coupled to the first front panel 112, and the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 has an electrical installation coupling portion 228.

[0441] Thus, the upper end extension portion 320 of the lower frame 300 and the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 each include a configuration for coupling and support in relation to each other or in relation to the first front panel 112, whereby there is room for structural interference between them.

[0442] In consideration of the above structural features, in one embodiment of the present invention, by forming the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 to be shorter than the lower surface portion 230, structural interference between the upper end extension portions 320 of the lower frame 300 can be prevented, and the structural freedom degree between them can be effectively improved.

[0443] On the other hand, as described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, an upper surface fastening elastic portion 266 is provided on the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200, and a lower surface fastening elastic portion 267 is provided on the lower surface portion 230.

[0444] Referring to FIG. 6, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface fastening elastic portion 266 is provided so as to cross the upper surface opening 263 along the lateral direction (Y) of the control panel 200, and the lower surface fastening elastic portion 267 is provided so as to cross the lower surface opening 264 along the front-rear direction (X) of the control panel 200.

[0445] That is, the upper fastening elastic part 266 extends along the lateral direction (Y) of the control panel 200, and the lower fastening elastic part 267 extends along the longitudinal direction (X) of the control panel 200. The upper opening 263 also extends in the lateral direction (Y) like the upper fastening elastic part 266, and the lower opening 264 extends in the longitudinal direction (X) like the lower fastening elastic part 267.

[0446] As described above, at least a part of the upper end extension 320 of the lower frame 300 overlaps with the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200 and has a coupling relationship with the first front panel 112 and the like. Therefore, in order to minimize the structural interference between the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200 and the upper end extension 320, the length extending from the front part 210 is provided to be shorter than that of the lower surface part 230.

[0447] As a result, the upper fastening elastic part 266 provided on the upper surface part 220 is disadvantageous in extending in the longitudinal direction (X) due to the short length of the upper surface part 220. Therefore, the upper fastening elastic part 266 extends in the lateral direction (Y) of the control panel 200. The upper opening 263 also extends in the lateral direction (Y) like the upper fastening elastic part 266.

[0448] Also, in relation to the upper surface part 220, due to the characteristic of the lower surface part 230 having a longer extension length, the lower fastening elastic part 267 provided on the lower surface part 230 extends in the longitudinal direction (X) different from the upper fastening elastic part 266, and the lower opening 264 also extends in the longitudinal direction (X) like the lower fastening elastic part 267. The panel fastening part 260 protrudes upward from the upper fastening elastic part 266 and protrudes downward from the lower fastening elastic part.

[0449] On the other hand, referring to FIG. 5 again, a drainage channel 270 extending in the lateral direction (Y) is provided on the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200 in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0450] The drainage channel 270 extends along the lateral direction (Y) on the upper surface part 220, and the water falling on the upper surface part 220 flows along the drainage channel 270 in the lateral direction (Y) and is drained.

[0451] Specifically, as described above, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can have water inside, such as in a washing machine or a condensing dryer, and water can leak in other operating situations of the first processing device 10.

[0452] Water either falls along the first processing device 10 or is provided on the control panel 200 in other ways. The control panel 200 is provided with a display unit 213 and an operation unit at the front as described above, and an electrical component unit 224 is provided inside. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the water present on the control panel 200 from flowing into the control panel 200 or flowing along the front surface portion 210.

[0453] Thus, in one embodiment of the present invention, a drainage channel 270 is formed on the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200, and it is possible to minimize the water provided on the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 from flowing into the front surface portion 210 or the inside of the control panel 200 through the drainage channel 270.

[0454] Also, since the control panel 200 is located below the first front panel 112, in one embodiment of the present invention, considering the situation where the water flowing downward along the first front panel 112 falls onto the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200, the drainage channel 270 is formed on the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200.

[0455] The drainage channel 270 is provided in various shapes and formed in various ways as needed. FIG. 12 shows a state in which a drainage channel 270 opened upward is provided on the upper surface portion 220 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0456] The drainage channel 270 extends along the side direction (Y) of the control panel 200. Thereby, the water falling onto the upper surface portion 220 flows in the side direction (Y) on the upper surface portion 220, and it is possible to suppress the phenomenon that the water flows into the control panel 200 beyond the rear end of the upper surface portion 220 or flows along the front surface portion 210 of the control panel 200.

[0457] On the one hand, as shown in FIG. 5, in one embodiment of the present invention, the drainage channel 270 is formed by the upper end of the front part 210 and the channel rib.

[0458] Specifically, the upper surface part 220 of the control panel 200 extends rearward from the upper end part of the front part 210, and the upper end of the front part 210 is located higher than the upper surface part 220. That is, the upper surface part 220 extends rearward from the front part 210 at a position lower than the upper end of the front part 210. In other words, the front part 210 can extend upward so that its upper end is located higher than the upper surface part 220.

[0459] Also, at the rear end of the upper surface part 220, a channel rib that protrudes upward and extends along the lateral direction (Y) is provided. The upper surface part 220 extends in the lateral direction (Y) of the control panel 200 like the front part 210, and the channel rib also extends in the lateral direction (Y) along the upper surface part 220.

[0460] Also, as described above, the upper surface part 220 is provided with a coupling part accommodation groove 269 that is open rearward on the rear end side, etc., and the specific extended shape of the channel rib corresponds to the rear end shape of the upper surface part 220. That is, the channel rib extends along the rear end of the upper surface part 220.

[0461] The drainage channel 270 is formed on the upper surface part 220 by the upper end of the front part 210 and the channel rib.

[0462] That is, the upper end part of the front part 210 becomes one side wall of the drainage channel 270, the channel rib becomes the other side wall of the drainage channel 270, and the upper surface of the upper surface part 220 becomes the bottom surface of the drainage channel 270, thereby forming the drainage channel 270.

[0463] In such one embodiment of the present invention, the drainage channel 270 is formed on the entire upper surface of the upper surface part 220. As a result, the water that falls or flows onto the upper surface part 220 is located entirely within the drainage channel 270 and flows in the lateral direction (Y) along the drainage channel 270 and is drained.

[0464] On the one hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper end of the side surface portion 240 of the control panel 200 is located above the upper surface portion 220, and the flow path rib is separated from the opposing side surface portions 240 at both ends in the side direction (Y), thereby forming a drainage portion between the upper end of the side surface portion 240 and the flow path rib.

[0465] Specifically, the side surface portions 240 extending rearward on both sides in the side direction (Y) of the front surface portion 210 are located higher at the upper end than the upper surface portion 220, similar to the front surface portion 210. The upper end of the front surface portion 210 and the upper end of the side surface portion 240 extend integrally, and thus the upper surface portion 220 is surrounded by the upper ends of the front surface portion 210 at the front side and both sides and the upper ends of the side surface portions 240.

[0466] Both sides of the flow path rib in the side direction (Y) are separated from the upper end portions of the opposing side surface portions 240 respectively. That is, the drainage flow path 270 is formed with a drainage portion by opening the space between both end portions of the flow path rib and the upper end portions of the side surface portion 240, and the water present on the upper surface portion 220 is discharged from the upper surface portion 220 through the drainage portion.

[0467] On the other hand, the electrical component portion 224 provided in the control panel 200 is separated from the inner surface of the side surface portion 240 by a certain distance on both sides in the side direction (Y) in order to prevent the water discharged through the drainage portion from coming into contact.

[0468] Thus, due to the drainage flow path 270 defined by the upper end portion of the front surface portion 210 and the upper end portion of the side surface portion 240, the water falling on the upper surface portion 220 is prevented from leaking to the outside along the front surface portion 210 or the side surface portion 240, and is discharged from both sides in the side direction (Y) of the control panel 200 to the rear side through the drainage portion formed between the flow path rib and the side surface portion 240.

[0469] Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the panel support portion 268 and the panel fastening portion 260 provided on the upper surface portion 220 of the control panel 200 are located within the drainage flow path 270. As described above, the panel support portion 268 is provided on the drainage flow path 270 to support the lower end bending portion 113 of the first front panel 112, and the panel fastening portion 260 penetrates the lower end bending portion 113 on the drainage flow path 270.

[0470] A plurality of panel support portions 268 and panel fastening portions 260 are provided respectively, and are arranged side by side in the lateral direction (Y) along the drainage channel 270 and are alternately arranged. As a result, the supporting force of the first front panel 112 by the panel support portion 268 and the fixing force of the first front panel 112 by the panel fastening portion 260 are appropriately mixed and dispersed.

[0471] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface portion 220 further includes an inflow prevention rib 274. The inflow prevention rib 274 extends so as to surround the opening 262 formed in the upper surface portion 220 and protrudes upward to prevent water from flowing into the opening 262. The opening 262 is the upper surface opening 263 where the upper surface fastening elastic portion 266 is provided.

[0472] The panel fastening portion 260 is provided in the drainage channel 270 and is provided on the fastening elastic portion 265 provided together with the opening 262. That is, an opening 262 in which the fastening elastic portion 265 is formed is provided in the drainage channel 270, and water on the upper surface portion 220 falls into the control panel 200 through the opening 262.

[0473] As a result, in one embodiment of the present invention, an inflow prevention rib 274 surrounding the opening 262 is formed on the upper surface portion 220, and water leakage through the opening 262 can be prevented.

[0474] The inflow prevention rib 274 extends in a link shape so as to surround the periphery of the opening 262. The ring shape varies depending on the shape of the opening 262, and has, for example, a polygonal or circular cross section.

[0475] Ultimately, the water on the drainage channel 270 defined by the upper end portion of the front portion 210 and the channel rib is prevented from flowing into the opening 262 by the inflow prevention rib 274, and flows in the lateral direction (Y) along the drainage channel 270 and is drained.

[0476] On the other hand, as described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, a coupling portion accommodation groove 269 is formed in the upper surface portion 220, and the channel rib extending along the rear end of the upper surface portion 220 extends corresponding to the coupling portion accommodation groove 269 to prevent water leakage into the coupling portion accommodation groove 269.

[0477] On the one hand, FIG. 16 shows a rear view of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 17 shows a perspective view of the rear bracket 480, and FIG. 18 schematically shows a side view (Y) of the rear bracket 480 coupled to the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20.

[0478] As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment apparatus 10 is provided with a first rear panel 118 on the rear side, and the second treatment apparatus 20 is provided with a second rear panel 128 on the rear side. Further included is a rear bracket 480 formed of an insulating material and fastening the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128.

[0479] As described above, the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 are electrically insulated and coupled to each other by an insulating connection member 450 and an upper frame 400 on the front side.

[0480] Furthermore, the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 are electrically insulated and coupled to each other via a rear bracket 480 on the rear side.

[0481] The first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 are separately manufactured and then stacked and used together. Therefore, in order to ensure the structural stability of the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, structural fastening between the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 stacked on each other is required.

[0482] Also, as described above, since each includes electrical consumption devices independent of each other, such as components such as a motor or a control unit, it is advantageous to be electrically insulated from each other.

[0483] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 stacked on each other are fastened via the upper frame 400 and the insulating connecting member 450 on the front side, and the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be fastened via the rear bracket 480 on the rear side.

[0484] The rear bracket 480 is formed of an insulating material. For example, the rear bracket 480 is formed of a material having electrical insulation properties such as a plastic material, a rubber material, or a synthetic material of plastic and rubber.

[0485] The rear bracket 480 has a length arranged in the lateral direction (Y) and can have a length corresponding to the width in the lateral direction (Y) of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device. The rear bracket 480 is coupled with the first rear panel 118 of the first processing device 10 and the second rear panel 128 of the second processing device 20 to fasten the two to each other.

[0486] The coupling method between the rear bracket 480 and the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128 is various. For example, the rear bracket 480 is coupled to both the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128 by screws or rivets, or a hook-type coupling or a fitting-type coupling method is used.

[0487] On the other hand, referring to FIG. 18, in one embodiment of the present invention, the rear bracket 480 is coupled to the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128 to support the first rear panel 118 forward.

[0488] The upper part of the rear bracket 480 is coupled to the first rear panel 118, and the lower part is coupled to the second rear panel 128 to fasten the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128 to each other.

[0489] At this time, at the rear bracket 480, the front surface 481 facing forward has its upper end 482 in contact with the first rear panel 118 and its lower end 483 in contact with the second rear panel 128. That is, at the rear bracket 480, the upper end 482 of the front surface 481 supports the first rear panel 118 from behind, and the lower end 483 of the front surface 481 supports the second rear panel 128 from behind.

[0490] Thereby, with the first processing device 10 disposed on the second processing device 20, it is supported rearward by the upper end of the second front panel 122 in the front and supported forward by the rear bracket 480 in the rear, and its position is fixed in the front-rear direction (X).

[0491] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first rear panel 118 is positioned forward of the second rear panel 128, and the front surface 481 of the rear bracket 480 is provided with a step such that the upper end 482 supporting the first rear panel 118 is positioned forward of the lower end 483 supporting the second rear panel 128.

[0492] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128 are arranged spaced apart from each other along the front-rear direction (X). For example, the first rear panel 118 is positioned forward or rearward of the second rear panel 128. The positional relationship of the first rear panel 118 with respect to the second rear panel 128 is determined by the design differences between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0493] For example, when the length of the first processing device 10 in the front-rear direction (X) is formed longer than the length of the second processing device 20, the first rear panel 118 is positioned rearward of the second rear panel 128, and when the length of the first processing device 10 in the front-rear direction (X) is formed shorter than the second processing device 20, the first rear panel 118 is positioned forward of the second rear panel 128.

[0494] Alternatively, for assembly advantages of stacking the first processing device 10 on the second processing device 20, the first rear panel 118 can be positioned forward of the second rear panel 128. For example, in the process of assembling the clothing treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, after the second processing device 20 is placed in the installation area and then the first processing device 10 is lifted above the second processing device 20, the first processing device 10 slides from the front to the rear of the second processing device 20 and is arranged above the second processing device 20.

[0495] In this process, the rear bracket 480 can be pre-installed on the second rear panel 128 of the second processing device 20, and the first processing device 10 has its sliding distance to the rear restricted by the rear bracket 480 and is arranged at an appropriate assembly position.

[0496] In an embodiment of the present invention, such that the rear bracket 480 serves as a stopper, the length of the first processing device 10 in the front-rear direction (X) is formed shorter than that of the second processing device 20, or at least the lower part of the first rear panel 118 is provided to be positioned forward of the second rear panel 128.

[0497] As shown in FIG. 18, the front surface 481 of the rear bracket 480 has a step such that the upper end portion 482 that supports the lower part of the first rear panel 118 forward is positioned forward of the lower end portion 483 that supports the upper part of the second rear panel 128 forward.

[0498] When the lower part of the first rear panel 118 is positioned rearward of the second rear panel 128, the front surface 481 of the rear bracket 480 can have a step such that the upper end portion 482 is positioned rearward of the lower end portion 483.

[0499] Since the front surface 481 of the rear bracket 480 has a step in this way, the rear bracket 480 can be coupled to and mutually fastened to the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128 while allowing the positional difference between the first rear panel 118 and the second rear panel 128, and a support structure that stably supports the first rear panel 118 of the first processing device 10 located above the second processing device 20 at the rear can be realized.

[0500] On the other hand, referring to FIG. 17, in the clothing treatment apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a handle portion 485 is provided on the rear bracket 480. Specifically, a downwardly open handle portion 485 is provided at the lower part of the rear bracket 480.

[0501] The handle portion 485 is open downward and has a form of a groove recessed upward. In the groove of the handle portion 485, a user can insert a finger to easily grip the handle portion 485.

[0502] The position and shape of the handle portion 485 vary. FIGS. 17 and 18 show a handle portion 485 that constitutes a part of the lower part of the rear bracket 480 according to an embodiment of the present invention and is open downward for a user to grip.

[0503] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be variously improved and changed within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention provided by the following claims.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0504] 1: Clothing treatment apparatus 10: First processing device 12: First drum 16: First clothing opening 17: First cabinet door 20: Second processing device 22: Second drum 24: Tab 26: Second clothing opening 27: Second cabinet door 28: Detergent opening 29: Filter opening 30: Detergent storage unit 40: Filter unit 110: First cabinet 112: First front panel 113: Lower end bent portion 115: First side panel 116: Front end bent portion 118: First rear panel 120: Second cabinet 122: Second front panel 123: Upper end bent portion 124: Upper end fastening portion 125: Second side panel 128: Second rear panel 135: Side end bent portion 136: First side end bent portion 137: Second side end bent portion 200: Control panel 210: Front portion 213: Display portion 214: First display portion 215: Second display portion 220: Upper surface portion 224: Electrical component portion 228: Electrical component coupling portion 230: Lower surface portion 240: Side surface portion 242: First side surface portion 244: Second side surface portion 246: Side hook 247: Hook extension portion 248: Through member 260: Panel fastening portion 265: Fastening elastic portion 268: Panel support portion 269: Coupling portion accommodation 270: Drainage flow path 274: Inflow prevention rib 300: Lower frame 310: Main frame surface 312: Connection hole 314: Signal connection line 316: Protrusion 320: Upper end extension portion 324: Front accommodation groove 330: Side end extension portion 332: First side end extension portion 334: Second side end extension portion 336: Hook insertion portion 338: Through coupling portion 350: Upper coupling portion 351: First upper coupling portion 352: Second upper coupling portion 353: Panel insertion portion 354: Ascending extension portion 357: Upper support surface 358: Upper connection portion 400: Upper frame 450: Insulating connection member 460: First fastening portion 462: First fastening member 470: Second fastening portion 472: Second fastening member 474: Fastening insulating part 480: Rear bracket 485: Handle part

Claims

1. A first processing device, comprising: A first front panel disposed on the front side of the first processing device; A first side panel disposed on the side of the first processing device; A base including a first bottom panel disposed on the bottom surface of the first processing device; A first drum having a first rotating shaft extending in the front-rear direction, the first drum being configured to accommodate first clothing; a first processing device including the first drum; A second processing device disposed below the first processing device and supporting the first processing device, comprising: A second front panel disposed on the front side of the second processing device; A second side panel disposed on the side of the second processing device; A second drum having a second rotating shaft extending in the front-rear direction, the second drum being configured to accommodate second clothing; a second processing device including the second drum; A control panel disposed between the first front panel and the second front panel and extending laterally; A lower frame disposed below the first front panel and behind the control panel, coupled to the first processing device and fixing the control panel; An upper frame disposed behind the control panel, the upper frame including a lower portion coupled to the upper part of the second processing device and an upper portion coupled to the lower part of the first processing device; a clothing processing system comprising the upper frame; The control panel covers at least a part of (i) the lower frame and (ii) at least a part of the upper frame. A clothing processing system.

2. The upper frame is disposed behind the second front panel, and the upper frame is coupled to the upper part of the second front panel at the front lower part of the first processing device. The clothing processing system according to Claim 1.

3. The upper frame is disposed on the front surface of the second side panel, and the upper frame overlaps the second side panel in the front-rear direction. The clothing processing system according to Claim 2.

4. The lower frame is disposed on the front surface of the base, and the lower frame is coupled to the first processing device. The clothing processing system according to Claim 1.

5. At least a part of the lower frame is disposed vertically above the upper frame. The clothing processing system according to Claim 1.

6. The control panel is coupled to the side surface of the lower frame vertically above the upper frame. The clothing processing system according to Claim 5.

7. The clothing treatment system according to claim 1, wherein the lower frame is spatially separated from the upper frame so that the lower frame is electrically isolated from the upper frame.

8. The clothing treatment system according to claim 1, wherein the lower frame includes a main frame surface that extends in the lateral direction and is parallel to the control panel.

9. The first processing device further includes (i) a motor disposed in the first processing device and configured to drive the first drum, and (ii) a signal connection line coupled to the motor in the first processing device. The lower frame defines a connection hole in the main frame surface, and the connection hole connects the front surface and the back surface of the main frame surface to each other. The clothing treatment system according to claim 8, wherein the signal connection line extends from the inside of the clothing treatment system, passes through the connection hole, and includes a connection jack connected to the control panel.

10. The clothing treatment system according to claim 9, wherein the control panel is connected to the connection jack outside the main frame surface and is inserted into the first front panel and the second front panel.

11. The clothing treatment system according to claim 10, wherein the main frame surface includes a convex portion having (i) a convex front surface and (ii) a concave back surface.

12. The lower frame further includes an upper end extension portion that extends forward from the upper end of the main frame surface. The clothing treatment system according to claim 11, wherein the upper end extension portion extends below the lower end of the first front panel and supports the first front panel.

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