Clothes Processing Equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device, and a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first drum in which clothing is stored, a tub located below the first drum and storing water, a second drum provided inside the tub and in which clothing is stored, a base provided between the first drum and the tub, an air supply unit provided on the base and supplying air to the first drum, a fluid circulation unit provided on the base and including a compressor through which a fluid that exchanges heat with the air in the air supply unit circulates and compresses the fluid, and a detergent supply unit disposed between the first drum and the tub and supplying detergent to the inside of the tub, the lower end of the compressor being positioned so as to overlap with the detergent supply unit along a direction parallel to the ground.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothes treating device, and more particularly to a clothes treating device having a first drum and a second drum for accommodating clothes. [Background technology]

[0002] A clothes treating device is a device in which laundry such as clothes and bedding is placed inside a drum and the laundry is subjected to necessary treatment, such as removing contamination from the laundry and drying the laundry.

[0003] When a laundry treatment device is provided to remove contamination from laundry, the laundry treatment device performs processes such as washing, rinsing, spin-drying, and drying. The laundry treatment device is divided into a top loading type and a front loading type based on the way the laundry is loaded into the drum.

[0004] The laundry treatment device comprises a cabinet that forms the exterior, a tub that is housed inside the cabinet, a drum that is rotatably attached inside the tub and into which laundry is put, and a detergent supply device that supplies detergent to the inside of the drum.

[0005] When the drum is rotated by a motor while washing water is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, dirt on the laundry is removed by friction between the laundry and the drum and the washing water.

[0006] The detergent supplying device has a detergent supplying function to improve the washing effect. Here, the detergent means a material that improves the washing effect, such as a fabric detergent, a fabric softener, and a fabric bleach. The detergent may be a powder type detergent or a liquid type detergent.

[0007] On the other hand, when a clothes treating device is equipped to dry laundry, the clothes treating device provides dry air to the laundry and removes moisture from the laundry.

[0008] The laundry treatment device comprises a cabinet, a drum rotatably provided inside the cabinet, and a heating means for heating and drying air provided to the laundry.

[0009] Dry air is supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, so that moisture present in the laundry is evaporated and removed by the dry air, and the moisture in the laundry is removed.

[0010] Meanwhile, much research has been conducted to meet the various laundry processing steps required by users and to shorten the execution time for each processing step. For example, a laundry processing device includes multiple drums that are separated from each other, and each drum performs an independent laundry processing step, thereby allowing multiple processing steps to be performed simultaneously.

[0011] Related document EP 2949801 discloses a clothes treatment device that has a front-loading main drum and a top-loading secondary drum that is a pull-out type, underneath the main drum. A user performs a first treatment process on clothes in the main drum, and simultaneously performs a second treatment process independent of the first treatment process in the secondary drum.

[0012] However, in a laundry treatment device, the sub drum is smaller in size than the main drum, and can treat a small amount of laundry. Due to space limitations, there are limitations on the processes that can be performed, such as drying the laundry.

[0013] In order to overcome the problems mentioned above, research has been conducted on a clothing treatment device that is equipped with multiple drums, each of which is of equal size and designed in an equal relationship with each other to perform clothing treatment processes independent of each other.

[0014] Related document CN 102605586 discloses a clothes treatment device in which the upper first treatment device and the lower second treatment device are designed as a front-loading type, in which a user can use the first treatment device and the second treatment device independently of each other to perform multiple clothes treatment processes at the same time.

[0015] In this laundry treatment device, the first treatment device on the upper side is provided as a dryer for drying the laundry, and the second treatment device on the lower side is provided as a washing machine for washing the laundry.

[0016] In this laundry processing device, a user uses the second processing device when performing a washing process and the first processing device when performing a drying process, and the first and second processing devices can be operated simultaneously.

[0017] On the other hand, when the first and second processing devices are stacked vertically as in this clothing processing device, the lower part of the first processing device is provided with an air supply unit that supplies hot air to the inside of the drum of the first processing device, and the upper part of the second processing device is provided with a detergent supply unit that supplies detergent to the inside of the drum of the second processing device and a water supply unit that supplies water, etc., which creates a problem that the height of the clothing opening formed on the front of the upper first processing device or the drum of the first processing device from the ground must be increased.

[0018] Furthermore, if the position of the air supply unit of the first processing device is moved to the opposite side of the second processing device, for example to the top of the first processing device, when it is desired that the second processing device also have a laundry drying function, the distance between the air supply unit and the drum of the second processing device will increase, which will be detrimental to realizing the drying function of the second processing device by supplying hot air inside the drum of the second processing device.

[0019] In other words, in the stacked configuration of the first and second processing devices, the height of the clothing opening or drum opening through which the user approaches to insert clothing in the first processing device is too high, reducing the user's accessibility, and further, the clothing processing device and the overall height are too high, resulting in space constraints for installation and making it inconvenient to maintain the first processing device during use.

[0020] Therefore, in a clothing processing device in which a first processing device and a second processing device are stacked vertically, it is an important challenge in this technical field to develop an effective structure that effectively lowers the height of the clothing opening or drum opening formed in the upper first processing device, thereby conveniently improving user access and allowing not only the first processing device but also the second processing device to perform the drying function. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0021] SUMMARY OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes treatment device that can improve convenience of use by using a first treatment device and a second treatment device that are stacked vertically.

[0022] In addition, the embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a clothes treating device that can effectively reduce the height of the drum of the upper first treating device, thereby improving the accessibility and convenience of the user.

[0023] In addition, the embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a clothes treating device that is easy to maintain by efficiently reducing the overall height, thereby reducing space restrictions for installation.

[0024] Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothes treatment device that can be provided with various configurations by efficiently utilizing the space between the first drum and the second drum.

[0025] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a clothing treatment device in which an air supply unit for supplying air to the inside of the first drum of the first treatment device on the upper side can be arranged by utilizing the internal space of the second treatment device on the lower side.

[0026] Additionally, an embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a clothes treatment device in which a base including an air supply unit is structurally stable and mounted on a second treatment device.

[0027] Also, the embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes treating device capable of implementing a clothes drying function by supplying air to a first treating device and a second treating device through one air supply unit. [Means for solving the problem]

[0028] A clothes treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes (has; constitutes; constructs; sets; contains; includes; contains) a first treatment device on an upper side and a second treatment device on a lower side. The first treatment device performs a drying process for clothes accommodated in a first drum, and the second treatment device performs a washing process for clothes accommodated in a second drum.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the air supply unit for supplying hot air to the first drum is located inside the second processing device, for example, a base on which the air supply unit is installed is located parallel to the ground with at least a portion of the detergent supply unit located on the top of the second processing device.

[0030] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the present invention, a lower end of the compressor provided in the base is positioned to overlap the detergent supply unit in a direction parallel to the ground, and a lower end of the heat exchanger provided in the base is positioned to overlap the detergent supply unit in a direction parallel to the ground.

[0031] The base is provided in such a manner that a portion facing the detergent supplying unit is open so as to be disposed on the upper portion of the second processing device, that is, the base is provided so as not to overlap with the detergent supplying unit in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0032] The clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention as described above comprises a first drum in which clothing is stored, a tub located below the first drum in which water is stored, a second drum provided inside the tub and in which clothing is stored, a base provided between the first drum and the tub, and a base.

[0033] It also includes an air supply unit that supplies air to the first drum, a fluid circulation unit that is provided at the base and includes a compressor that circulates a fluid that exchanges heat with the air in the air supply unit and compresses the fluid, and a detergent supply unit that is disposed between the first drum and the tub and supplies detergent to the inside of the tub.

[0034] The lower end of the compressor is positioned to overlap with the detergent supply unit along a direction parallel to the ground. In one embodiment of the present invention, the position of the base is set so that the lower end of the compressor is at the same height as the detergent supply unit, thereby effectively reducing the height of the first processing device, i.e., the height of the first drum.

[0035] The base includes a compressor mounting portion to which the compressor is attached, and the compressor mounting portion is positioned to overlap the detergent supply portion along a direction parallel to the ground.

[0036] The compactor includes an extension support extending away from the compactor and coupled to the base, the extension support positioned to overlap the detergent supply along a direction parallel to the ground.

[0037] The fluid circulation section further includes a heat exchanger in which heat exchange between the fluid and air in the air supply section occurs, and a lower end of the heat exchanger is positioned to overlap the detergent supply section in a direction parallel to the ground.

[0038] The lower end of the compressor is located rearward of the detergent supply.

[0039] The device further includes a water inlet valve connected to an external water source for regulating the flow of water provided to the tub or detergent supply, the water inlet valve being located above the base.

[0040] The cleaning device further includes a water supply hose connected to the detergent supply unit and through which water flows, at least a portion of the water supply hose being located above the base, and at least a portion of the base being located so as to overlap the detergent supply unit along a direction parallel to the ground.

[0041] The base is provided so as not to overlap with the detergent supply unit in the direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0042] The base further includes a compressor mounting portion to which the compressor is attached, the compressor mounting portion being located to the rear of the detergent supply unit. A heat exchanger through which a fluid flows and exchanges heat with air is coupled to the base, the heat exchanger being located to the side of the detergent supply unit.

[0043] The base further includes a compressor mount to which the compressor is attached, the compressor mount forming a lowermost end of the base.

[0044] The rotary machine further includes a first driving unit spaced apart from the base and connected to the first drum to rotate the first drum. The rotary machine further includes a rear panel located behind the first drum to shield the first drum from the outside, and the first driving unit is coupled to the rear panel.

[0045] The lower end of the heat exchanger is positioned to overlap the detergent supply section along a direction parallel to the ground.

[0046] Meanwhile, a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing device including a first cabinet and a first drum provided inside the first cabinet in which clothing is stored, a second cabinet arranged below the first cabinet and a second processing device provided inside the second cabinet in which the clothing is stored, and a base located below the first drum and including an air supply unit that supplies air to the inside of the first drum.

[0047] The first cabinet includes a first side panel positioned on the side of the first drum, and the second cabinet includes a second side panel positioned below the first side panel and positioned on the side of the second drum, with at least a portion of the base positioned below an upper end of the second side panel.

[0048] The base is coupled to the second cabinet and is at least partially located within the second cabinet, and the first processing device is provided above the second processing device on which the base is provided.

[0049] The first cabinet further includes a rear panel located behind the first drum, and the first processing device further includes a first drive unit coupled to the rear panel to provide a rotational force for the first drum.

[0050] The second treatment device is provided inside the second cabinet, has a second drum provided therein, and further includes a tub containing water, and a detergent supply unit connected to the tub and supplying detergent to the inside of the tub.

[0051] The base and detergent supply are mounted in the second cabinet and positioned above the tub so that they do not overlap each other.

[0052] The second treatment device is provided inside the second cabinet, has a second drum provided therein, a tub for containing water, and further includes a water supply valve provided inside the second cabinet, connected to an external water source, and regulating the flow of water supplied to the tub, the water supply valve being located above the base.

[0053] At least a portion of the base is located inside the second cabinet, and the base further includes a temperature adjustment unit that adjusts the temperature of the air in the air supply unit.

[0054] The temperature adjustment section includes a compressor that circulates a fluid that exchanges heat with the air, and at least a portion of the compressor protrudes above an upper end of the second side panel.

[0055] The base has a compressor mounting portion on which the compressor is mounted, the compressor mounting portion being recessed toward the second drum. The compressor mounting portion forms the bottom end of the base.

[0056] The first cabinet includes a first front panel located forward of the first drum, and the second cabinet includes a second front panel located below the first front panel and forward of the second drum.

[0057] A control panel is provided between the first front panel and the second front panel, and is signal-connected to the first processing device and the second processing device. The lower end of the control panel is located below the upper end of the second side panel.

[0058] The top edge of the control panel is located above the bottom edge of the first side panel, the bottom edge of the first front panel is located above the bottom edge of the first side panel, and the top edge of the second front panel is located below the top edge of the second side panel.

[0059] Meanwhile, one embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing device including a first cabinet, a first drum provided inside the first cabinet and containing garments, a second cabinet arranged below the first cabinet, a second processing device provided inside the second cabinet and containing the second drum in which garments are contained, and a base provided on the first processing device and including an air supply unit that supplies air to the inside of the first drum, the first processing device being disposed above the second processing device, and the air supply unit and the inside of the first drum being connected to each other.

[0060] The air supply includes a coupling for communicating with the interior of the first drum, and the first processing device includes a first coupling that slides in a first direction to couple with the coupling.

[0061] The connecting part includes a connecting sealer surrounding an open surface that opens toward the first connecting part, and a sliding groove extending along a first direction into which a portion of the first connecting part is inserted and slides, and a portion of the connecting sealer is disposed in the sliding groove.

[0062] The connecting sealer has a first portion located in a first direction relative to the open surface and positioned above a second portion located in a direction opposite to the first direction.

[0063] The connecting portion further includes a first connecting surface located in a first direction based on the open surface and above the open surface to support the first connecting portion in the first direction, and a second connecting surface located in a direction opposite to the first direction based on the open surface and below the open surface to support the first connecting portion in the first direction, and a first portion of the connecting sealer is disposed on the first connecting surface, and a second portion of the connecting sealer is disposed on the second connecting surface.

[0064] The air supply unit includes a connection portion for communicating with the first drum and the second drum, the first processing device includes a first coupling portion connected to the coupling portion and communicating the interior of the first drum with the coupling portion, and the second processing device includes a second coupling portion connected to the coupling portion and communicating the interior of the second drum with the coupling portion.

[0065] At least one of the connecting portion, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion includes a selection portion that alternatively allows air to flow between either one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion and the connecting portion.

[0066] The selection portion is rotatably provided and configured to allow air flow between the first coupling portion and the connecting portion in a first rotation position, and to allow air flow between the second coupling portion and the connecting portion in a second rotation position. Effect of the Invention

[0067] SUMMARY OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes treatment device that can improve convenience of use by using a first treatment device and a second treatment device that are stacked vertically.

[0068] In addition, the embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a clothes treating device that can effectively reduce the height of the drum of the upper first treating device, thereby improving the accessibility and convenience of the user.

[0069] In addition, the embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes treating device that is efficiently reduced in overall height, reduces space constraints, and is easy to maintain.

[0070] Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothes treatment device that can be provided with various configurations by efficiently utilizing the space between the first drum and the second drum.

[0071] In addition, an embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a clothing treatment device in which an air supply unit for supplying air to the inside of the first drum of the first treatment device on the upper side can be arranged by utilizing the internal space of the second treatment device on the lower side.

[0072] Additionally, an embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a clothes treatment device in which a base including an air supply unit is structurally stable and mounted on a second treatment device.

[0073] In addition, the embodiment of the present invention provides a clothes treating device capable of implementing a clothes drying function by supplying air to a first treating device and a second treating device through one air supply unit. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0074] [Figure 1] 1 is a front perspective view showing the appearance of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a front view of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 3] 1 is a side view of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a rear perspective view of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Diagram 5] 1 is a diagram showing the inside of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the connection relationship between a first driving unit and a first drum of a first processing device in a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention in which the first processing device and the second processing device are separated. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 illustrates a first processing device seated on top of a second processing device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 9 is a diagram showing the first processing device in the clothing processing device of FIG. 8 sliding relative to the second processing device. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram showing the control panel attached to the clothing treatment device of FIG. 9. FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the height of the top ends of the control panel and the second side panel in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 shows a base disposed between a first drum and a second drum in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the connection between the base air supply and the first drum in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 shows a base air supply connected to both a first drum and a second drum in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] 15 is a diagram conceptually showing the process of air circulation by the air supply unit of FIG. 14. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 shows a base placed on top of a second processing device in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first coupling part provided in a first processing device and connected to an air supply part according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a top view of a base arranged parallel to a detergent supply in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] 11 is a diagram showing a comparison of the height of the lower end of the compressor and the detergent supply unit in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the compressor mounting portion of the base as viewed from the rear in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] 11 is a diagram comparing the height of the lower end of the heat exchanger and the detergent supply unit in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] FIG. 2 is a view showing an inlet of an air supply connected to a first drum and a second drum in an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 23] 13 is a view showing an inlet of an air supply unit separated from a first coupling unit in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 24] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first inlet coupling portion of a first processing device coupled to an inlet portion of an air supply portion in one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 25] 4 is a view showing an open surface formed at an inlet of an air supply unit in an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 26] 13 is a diagram showing a connection sealer provided at a connection part of an air supply part in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 27]FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention in which a first processing device is seated on top of a second processing device and a first inlet junction of the first processing device is disposed at a connection part of an air supply part. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a view showing a state in which the first inlet coupling part of FIG. 27 is slid to couple the inlet part of the air supply part with the first inlet coupling part. [Figure 29] 11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating a sliding groove formed in a connection portion of an air supply portion according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 30] 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of an inlet portion coupled to a first inlet junction and a second inlet junction according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 31] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first selection unit provided at an inlet of an air supply unit in one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 32] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of the inlet part in a state where the inside of the second drum is in communication with the air supply part in one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 33] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of the inlet part in a state where the inside of the first drum is in communication with the air supply part in one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 34] 2 is a diagram showing an outlet of an air supply unit coupled to a first outlet coupling unit and a second outlet coupling unit in an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Diagram 35] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first outlet coupling part provided in a first processing device and coupled to an outlet part of an air supply part in an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 36] 4 is a view showing an open surface and a second outlet coupling portion formed at an outlet of an air supply portion according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 37] 1 is a diagram showing an outlet frame provided at the outlet of an air supply unit in one embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 38] FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of the present invention in which a first processing device is seated on top of a second processing device, with the first outlet coupling of the first processing device positioned above the outlet of the air supply. [Figure 39] 39 is a diagram showing the first outflow coupling part of the clothing processing device of FIG. 38 sliding to couple with the outflow part of the air supply part. [Diagram 40]4 is a diagram showing the path of air flow through an outlet of an air supply unit, a first outlet joint, and a second outlet joint in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 41] 4 is a diagram showing a second selection section provided in a first outlet joint section according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Diagram 42] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a second selection section in a state where the outlet of the air supply section and the inside of the first drum are in communication with each other in an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 43] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a second selection section in a state where the outlet of the air supply section and the inside of the second drum are in communication with each other in an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0075] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily carry out the present invention.

[0076] However, the present invention may be embodied in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are designated by similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0077] In the present invention, duplicated descriptions of the same components will be omitted.

[0078] In addition, in this specification, when a component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly coupled or connected to the other component, but there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly coupled" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0079] Furthermore, the terms used in this specification are used only to describe particular embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0080] Furthermore, in this specification, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0081] Furthermore, in this specification, the terms "comprise" or "have" (comprising; comprising; constructing; constructing; including; containing) are intended to specify the presence of embodied features, numerals, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, and should be understood not to preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numerals, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0082] Also, as used herein, the term "and / or" includes any combination of listed items or any of the listed items. As used herein, "A or B" includes "A," "B," or "A and B."

[0083] A clothes treating device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in Fig. 1. The clothes treating device 1 includes a cabinet, and a drum for accommodating clothes is provided inside the cabinet.

[0084] The laundry treatment device 1 includes a first treatment device 2 and a second treatment device 3. The first treatment device 2 and the second treatment device 3 can be distinguished based on the drums. For example, the first treatment device 2 includes a first drum 30, and the second treatment device 3 includes a second drum 40.

[0085] The first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 may share one cabinet, or may have different cabinets, as shown in Fig. 1. For example, the first processing device 2 includes a first cabinet 10, and the second processing device 3 includes a second cabinet 20.

[0086] The cabinet is provided to form a space for accommodating the drum and other components therein and to shield the internal space from the outside. The cabinet includes a front panel disposed at the front, a rear panel disposed at the rear, and side panels disposed at the sides.

[0087] The first processing device 2 is located above the second processing device 3 and is provided so as to share at least a side panel with the second processing device 3. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, an upper part of the side panel is located to the side of the first drum 30, and a lower part of the side panel is located to the side of the second drum 40.

[0088] As shown in FIG. 1, when the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 each include a first cabinet 10 and a second cabinet 20, the first cabinet 10 includes a first front panel 11, a first rear panel 13 and a first side panel 12, and the second cabinet 20 includes a second front panel 21, a second rear panel 23 and a second side panel 22.

[0089] In this case, the first front panel 11 is positioned higher than the second front panel 21 , the first rear panel 13 is positioned higher than the second rear panel 23 , and the first side panel 12 is positioned higher than the second side panel 22 .

[0090] The embodiment of the present invention is provided as a front loading type, that is, the first cabinet 10 and the second cabinet 20 are provided with a first clothing opening and a second clothing opening in the first front panel 11 and the second front panel 21, respectively, which communicate the inside and the outside.

[0091] The first garment opening is located above the second garment opening, the first processing device 2 includes a first garment door 18 for selectively covering the first garment opening, and the second processing device 3 includes a second garment door 28 for selectively covering the second garment opening.

[0092] The first garment door 18 and the second garment door 28 are respectively coupled to the first front panel 11 or the second front panel 21. The first garment door 18 and the second garment door 28 are rotatably coupled to the first front panel 11 or the second front panel 21, and selectively close the first garment opening or the second garment opening depending on the rotational position.

[0093] One embodiment of the present invention includes a control panel 50. The control panel 50 may be provided for each of the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3, or a single control panel may be provided and connected to both the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 as shown in FIG.

[0094] The location of the control panel 50 may vary. For example, a plurality of control panels 50 may be provided and may be located above the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3, or may be located below the first front panel 11 and above the second front panel 21 to improve accessibility to the user.

[0095] In one embodiment of the present invention, a single control panel 50 is provided between the first front panel 11 and the second front panel 21 to ensure user accessibility.

[0096] 2 shows a front view of a garment treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first treatment device 2 includes a first front panel 11, on which the first garment opening and the first garment door 18 are located.

[0097] The second processing device 3 includes a second front panel 21, on which the above-mentioned second garment opening and second garment door 28 are located. The first front panel 11 is located above the second front panel 21. For example, the first front panel 11 and the second front panel 21 are aligned in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0098] The control panel 50 is disposed between the first front panel 11 and the second front panel 21. The control panel 50 is located in front of the lower part of the first processing device 2, in front of the upper part of the second processing device 3, or in front of both the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3.

[0099] 3 shows a side view of a garment treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first treatment device 2 includes a first drum 30, which includes a first drum opening facing the first garment opening. A space is formed inside the first drum 30 to accommodate garments inserted through the first garment opening.

[0100] The second processing device 3 includes a second drum 40, which includes a second drum opening facing the second garment opening. A space is formed inside the second drum 40 to accommodate the garments inserted through the second garment opening.

[0101] The second processing device 3 further includes a tub 45. The second drum 40 is rotatably mounted inside the tub 45. The tub 45 includes a tub opening facing the second garment opening. Garments inserted through the second garment opening are received inside the second drum 40 through the tub opening and the second drum opening.

[0102] The tub 45 is provided to contain water therein. That is, the second treatment device 3 is provided to contain water in the tub 45 and perform a washing process on the clothes contained in the second drum 40. That is, the second treatment device 3 is provided as a washing machine that performs a washing process on the clothes.

[0103] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 perform independent processing of clothes. A user can operate either the first processing device 2 or the second processing device 3 to perform a processing process of clothes as needed, or operate the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 simultaneously to perform each processing process of clothes.

[0104] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 is provided as a dryer for drying clothes, and the second processing device 3 is provided as a washing machine for washing clothes.

[0105] As a result, the user uses the first processing device 2 when clothes need to be dried, the second processing device 3 when clothes need to be washed, and the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 simultaneously when drying a first group of clothes and washing a second group of clothes at the same time.

[0106] However, the functions of the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 are not necessarily limited to those described above, and the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 may correspond to a washing machine or a dryer, respectively. It is also possible that the first processing device 2 corresponds to a washing machine and the second processing device 3 corresponds to a dryer.

[0107] The first drum 30 is rotated in conjunction with a first driving unit 15. The first driving unit 15 is located behind the first drum 30 and is fixedly coupled to the first rear panel 13. The second drum 40 is rotated in conjunction with a second driving unit 25. The second driving unit 25 is located behind the second drum 40 and is fixed to the second rear panel 23 or a tab 45.

[0108] Fig. 4 shows a rear perspective view of a garment treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Although Fig. 4 shows the first rear panel 13 of the first treatment device 2 and the second rear panel 23 of the second treatment device 3 separated from each other, the first rear panel 13 and the second rear panel 23 may be provided as a single panel.

[0109] 4, when the first cabinet 10 and the second cabinet 20 are separated from each other, the first processing device 2 is installed and fixed on the second processing device 3 during the manufacturing process or the installation process before use. The process of installing the first processing device 2 on the second processing device 3 will be described later.

[0110] Fig. 5 shows the inside of a clothes treatment device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first drum 30 is disposed above the second drum 40 and the tub 45, and when the second treatment device 3 is used as a washing machine, the second drum 40 and the tub 45 are disposed with their central axes inclined so that their front ends are located above their rear ends, as shown in Fig. 5.

[0111] Between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40, there is a base 100 provided with various components for driving the first processing device 2. For example, the first processing device 2 is provided as a dryer for drying clothes, and the base 100 is provided with an air supply unit 200 for supplying air into the inside of the first drum 30, a temperature control unit 300 for drying and heating the air, etc. The specific structure of the base 100 will be described later.

[0112] 6 shows that the first drum 30 and the first driving unit 15 are connected to each other according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first driving unit 15 is spaced apart from the base 100 and is connected to the first drum 30 to rotate the first drum 30.

[0113] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first driving unit 15 is not located on the base 100 but is separated therefrom to allow other components to be located on the base 100 or to secure extra space. Furthermore, the first driving unit 15 is located behind the first drum 30 and is coupled to the first rear panel 13.

[0114] Specifically, the first rear panel 13 is located behind the first drum 30 and shields the first drum 30 from the outside, and the first driving unit 15 is coupled to the first rear panel 13 .

[0115] The first driving unit 15 is coupled to the first rear panel 13 from the front or rear of the first rear panel 13. Fig. 6 shows a structure in which the first driving unit 15 is coupled to the first rear panel 13 from the rear of the first rear panel 13, and a rear cover is disposed behind the first rear panel 13 to shield the first driving unit 15 from the outside.

[0116] The first driving unit 15 is coupled to the first rear panel 13, and passes through the first rear panel 13 to be coupled to the rear surface of the first drum 30. The first driving unit 15 is coupled to the rear surface of the first drum 30 directly or indirectly.

[0117] The drive shaft of the first drive unit 15 is aligned with the rotation shaft of the first drum 30. This is advantageous in that the rotation force of the first drive unit 15 is directly related to the rotation of the first drum 30 and provides or controls the rotation of the first drum 30.

[0118] 7 shows that in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 are separate from each other, except that the base 100 is connected to the second processing device 3 and is separate from the first processing device 2.

[0119] As described above, the first processing device 2 is installed on the second processing device 3 during the manufacturing process or during the installation process before use. When the first processing device 2 is separated from the second processing device 3, the base 100 of the first processing device 2 is disposed on the top of the second processing device 3 and is connected to the first processing device 2 coupled to the top of the second processing device 3. That is, the first processing device 2 is installed on the second processing device 3 on which the base 100 is provided.

[0120] For example, as described above, the base 100 includes the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300, etc., the temperature control unit 300 corresponds to a fluid circulation system in which a fluid circulates, and this fluid circulation system includes a compressor 310 for compressing and circulating the fluid, and the air supply unit 200 is connected to the inside of the first drum 30 by combining the first processing device 2 on the second processing device 3.

[0121] 8 shows that the first processing device 2 of FIG. 7 is seated on the second processing device 3. However, after the first processing device 2 is seated on the second processing device 3, a coupling process is performed by a sliding process.

[0122] For example, as shown in FIG. 8, in a state where the first processing device 2 is placed on the second processing device 3, the first processing device 2 is separated from the normal coupling position along a direction parallel to the ground.

[0123] 8 shows that the first processing device 2 is moved backward from the normal position for coupling. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 is placed on the second processing device 3, and then slid forward to couple.

[0124] 9 shows that the first processing device 2 of FIG. 8 is slid forward to be placed in the normal combined position. In the normal combined position, the first cabinet 10 of the first processing device 2 is located above the second cabinet 20 of the second processing device 3.

[0125] For example, after the first processing device 2 slides forward toward the correct combined position, the first front panel 11 is positioned above the second front panel 21 along a direction perpendicular to the ground, the first side panel 12 is positioned above the second side panel 22, and the first rear panel 13 is positioned above the second rear panel 23.

[0126] Figure 10 shows the control panel 50 being coupled to the garment treatment device 1 of Figure 9. After the first treatment device 2 is slid into the correct coupled position over the second treatment device 3, the control panel 50 is coupled between the first front panel 11 and the second front panel 21 to complete the installation of the garment treatment device 1.

[0127] The control panel 50 is connected to electric wires extending from the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3. The electric wires are connected to the first and second control units provided in the first and second processing devices 2 and 3, respectively, or to power consuming devices such as the first driving unit 15 and the second driving unit 25.

[0128] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 50 outputs status information of the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 to a user, and the user operates the input unit of the control panel 50 to operate the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3.

[0129] 11 shows the height relationship between the control panel 50 and the first and second side panels 12 and 22 in a garment processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, the control panel 50 is provided between the first front panel 11 and the second front panel 21, and is signal-connected to the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3.

[0130] The control panel 50 is provided between the first front panel 11 and the second front panel 21 so as to be easily accessible by the user, and the lower end of the control panel 50 is located below the lower end of the first side panel 12. The lower end of the control panel 50 is located below the upper end of the second side panel 22.

[0131] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3 are stacked in a direction perpendicular to the ground, so that the height of the first processing device 2 is increased by the second processing device 3.

[0132] However, if the height of the first processing device 2 is increased too much, the position of the control panel 50 or the height of the first drum 30 may increase excessively, which reduces the convenience of use for the user.

[0133] Therefore, in a structure in which the first processing device 2 is installed on the second processing device 3, it is important to appropriately adjust the height of the first processing device 2, for example, the height of the first drum 30 or the height of the control panel 50, in order to improve convenience of use and reduce the constraints of installation space.

[0134] Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the control panel 50 is positioned lower than the lower end of the second side panel 22 in order to appropriately lower the height of the control panel 50 that the user approaches to operate the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3.

[0135] That is, the upper end of the control panel 50 is located on the front surface of the first processing device 2, and the lower end of the control panel 50 is located on the front surface of the second processing device 3. Because the control panel 50 does not form a part of the front surface of the first processing device 2 or the second processing device 3 as a whole, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 50 is installed after the sliding process of the first processing device 2 is completed.

[0136] The upper end of the control panel 50 is located higher than the lower end of the first side panel 12 and the upper end of the second side panel 22. Furthermore, in order to ensure the installation position of the control panel 50, the first front panel 11 and the second front panel 21 are spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0137] In other words, the lower end of the first front panel 11 is located higher than the lower end of the first side panel 12, and the upper end of the second front panel 21 is located higher than the upper end of the second side panel 22, leaving approximately the central portion on the front of the clothing processing device 1 open, and the control panel 50 is positioned in the central portion, so that the first front panel 11, the second front panel 21 and the control panel 50 together form the front of the clothing processing device 1.

[0138] 12 shows that in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 located on the base 100 provided on the second processing device 3 is coupled to the base 100. However, the base 100 does not necessarily have to be coupled to the second processing device 3, and may be coupled to the lower part of the first processing device 2 in some cases.

[0139] The base 100 is located between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40. That is, the base 100 is located above the tab 45 of the second processing device 3 and below the first drum 30. The air supply section 200 of the base 100 is connected to the first connecting section 260 of the first processing device 2 and communicates with the inside of the first drum 30.

[0140] The first cabinet 10 has an open bottom and the second cabinet 20 has an open top. That is, the first cabinet 10 and the second cabinet 20 are connected to communicate with each other in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0141] The base 100 is located on the open lower surface of the first cabinet 10 and the open upper surface of the second cabinet 20. That is, a part of the base 100 is located inside the second cabinet 20, and another part of the base 100 is located inside the first cabinet 10. For example, the base 100 is provided to cover at least a part of the open upper surface of the second cabinet 20.

[0142] The air supply unit 200 of the base 100 is provided to communicate with the inside of the first drum 30 and supplies air for drying clothes to the inside of the first drum 30. However, in one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the base 100 is disposed inside the second cabinet 20, thereby effectively reducing the space required for installing the base 100 inside the first cabinet 10.

[0143] By disposing at least a part of the base 100 inside the second cabinet 20, the height of the base 100 is reduced, and therefore the height of the first drum 30 is also reduced. This reduces the height of the first drum opening and the first garment opening, effectively improving the accessibility for the user, i.e., the accessibility for the user to insert garments through the first garment opening.

[0144] 13 shows that the air supply 200 of the base 100 communicates with the interior of the first drum 30. The air supply 200 of the base 100 has a connection 210 for communicating with the interior of the first drum 30, and the first processing device 2 includes a first coupling 260 for connecting with the air supply 200 of the base 100.

[0145] The first processing device 2 is disposed on the second processing device 3, so that the first coupling part 260 is coupled to the connection part 210 of the air supply part 200. The connection part 210 of the air supply part 200 includes an inlet part 220 and an outlet part 230.

[0146] The inlet 220 is provided to allow air discharged from the first drum 30 to enter, and the outlet 230 is provided to allow air to be supplied to the first drum 30 to exit.

[0147] The first processing device 2 includes a first inflow joint 261 through which air discharged from the first drum 30 flows, and a first outflow joint 262 through which air supplied to the first drum 30 flows.

[0148] In the first processing device 2, one side of the first drum 30 is supported by the internal panel 60, and the other side of the first drum 30 is supported by the first rear panel 13. For example, the front end of the first drum 30 is supported by the internal panel 60, and the rear end of the first drum 30 is rotatably supported by a coupling relationship with the first rear panel 13 or the first driving unit 15.

[0149] The inner panel 60 is located behind the first front panel 11. A first garment opening is formed in the first front panel 11 and the inner panel 60, and the inner panel 60 includes a support roller for rotatably supporting the front end of the first drum 30.

[0150] The inner panel 60 is provided to surround the front end of the first drum 30, and includes a first inflow coupling part 261. That is, air discharged from the first drum 30 flows into the inflow part 220 of the air supply part 200 through the first inflow coupling part 261 provided in the inner panel 60.

[0151] The first outlet coupling part 262 of the first processing device 2 is coupled to the first drum 30 or the first rear panel 13. As described below, air discharged from the outlet part 230 of the air supply part 200 flows along the first outlet coupling part 262 and along the air flow path 80 provided in the first rear panel 13, and the air in the air flow path 80 flows into the inside of the first drum 30 from the rear surface of the first drum 30.

[0152] Meanwhile, FIG. 14 shows an air supply unit 200 provided to communicate with the insides of the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0153] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 as well as the second processing device 3 perform a drying process of clothes. For example, the first processing device 2 corresponds to a dryer for drying clothes, and the second processing device 3 corresponds to a washer-dryer for washing clothes and drying them.

[0154] In order to perform the drying process of the second processing device 3, the air supply unit 200 communicates with the inside of the second drum 40 or the tub 45 and includes a detergent supply unit 400 for supplying detergent to the inside of the tub 45. Figure 14 shows a second coupling unit 270 connected to the connection unit 210 of the air supply unit 200.

[0155] The air supply unit 200 of the base 100 is connected to the inside of the first drum 30 at the top and to the inside of the second drum 40 at the bottom.

[0156] Meanwhile, the air flow path in one embodiment of the present invention is shown in schematic form in Fig. 15. Hereinafter, the air flow process of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 15.

[0157] First, in one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 includes an air supply unit 200 in which air flows and where drying and heating of air is performed. The air supply unit 200 includes an inlet 220 into which air is introduced and an outlet 230 from which air is discharged.

[0158] A path through which air flows is set inside the air supply unit 200, and this path is equipped with a dehumidifier that removes moisture from the air and a heater that heats the air to be supplied to the first drum 30 or the second drum 40.

[0159] Meanwhile, the base 100 includes a temperature control unit 300. The temperature control unit 300 corresponds to a hit pump system in which a fluid circulates. That is, the fluid in the temperature control unit 300 corresponds to a refrigerant compressed and circulated by a compressor 310, and includes a condenser and an evaporator through which the fluid flows.

[0160] In the temperature control unit 300, ie, the fluid circulation unit, the fluid circulates through the compressor 310, the condenser, and the evaporator in sequence. The condenser releases heat of the fluid to the surroundings, and the evaporator absorbs heat from the surroundings.

[0161] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the evaporator is located on the path through which air flows in the air supply unit 200, corresponds to a heat sink 322 that absorbs heat from the air, and corresponds to a dehumidifier in which water vapor is condensed and removed from the air whose temperature is reduced.

[0162] The condenser is located on the path along which the air flows in the air supply unit 200 and corresponds to the heater 324 that supplies heat to the air, and corresponds to the heater that dries the air with an increased temperature.

[0163] In one embodiment of the present invention, the heat absorber 322 and the heater 324 of the fluid circulation unit corresponding to the temperature control unit 300 are both disposed in the air supply unit 200, thereby performing dehumidification and heating of the air. That is, the air discharged from the first drum 30 or the second drum 40 flows through the air supply unit 200, is cooled by the heat absorber 322, and water vapor is condensed and removed to be dehumidified, and then is heated by the heater 324 to be dried at a high temperature.

[0164] Meanwhile, the air flowing out through the outlet 230 of the air supply section 200 flows along either the first outlet joint 262 or the second outlet joint 272 of the first processing device 2, and flows into either the first drum 30 or the second drum 40.

[0165] Air is introduced into the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 through a number of holes formed on the rear surface of each drum. The air provided to the inside of the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 is in a high-temperature and dry state due to the heat absorber 322 and the heater 324 of the fluid circulation unit, and therefore moisture in the clothes stored inside the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 is evaporated and removed by contact with the air.

[0166] The air in which moisture has been increased inside the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 is discharged to the outside of the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 through the first drum opening or the second drum opening. The air discharged from the first drum 30 flows to the inlet 220 of the air supply unit 200 through the first inlet joint 261, and the air discharged from the second drum 40 flows to the inlet 220 of the air supply unit 200 through the second inlet joint 271.

[0167] The air flowing into the air supply unit 200 through the inlet 220 passes through the heat absorber 322 and the heater 324 of the fluid circulation unit, where it is dried at a high temperature again, and the air flows into the first drum 30 and the second drum 40, where it goes through the circulation process again.

[0168] More specifically, with reference to the first processing device 2, the air discharged through the outlet part 230 is delivered to the duct part 70 of the first processing device 2. The duct part 70 corresponds to the first outlet coupling part 262 of the first processing device 2.

[0169] The duct portion 70 connects the outlet portion 230 and the air flow path 80 of the first rear panel 13. The air that has passed through the duct portion 70 flows along the air flow path 80.

[0170] The first rear panel 13 includes an air passage 80 extending along the periphery of the first driving part 15. The air passage 80 is provided to face the rear surface of the drum and is open to the front. In addition, an opening for air inflow is formed in a portion of the rear surface of the first drum 30 facing the air passage 80.

[0171] As a result, air that flows in through the duct portion 70 and flows along the air flow path 80 is discharged forward, and air that flows out from the air flow path 80 is discharged into the inside of the first drum 30 through the opening on the rear surface of the first drum 30.

[0172] The air inside the first drum 30 is discharged to the outside of the first drum 30 through the first drum opening, and the air discharged to the outside of the first drum 30 flows through the first inlet joint 261 provided in the inner panel 60 and flows into the inlet section 220 of the air supply section 200.

[0173] Meanwhile, with reference to the second processing device 3, the air discharged through the outlet 230 flows to the second outlet coupling 272 of the second processing device 3. The second processing device 3 includes a tub flow path 75 communicating with the tub 45, and the second outlet coupling 272 corresponds to the tub flow path 75 or is manufactured separately to connect the tub flow path 75 and the outlet 230.

[0174] For example, the second processing device 3 includes an outflow frame 240 coupled to the fan housing 237 of the outflow portion 230, and at least a portion of the outflow frame 240 corresponds to the second outflow coupling portion 272. The tub passage 75 is coupled to the second outflow coupling portion 272.

[0175] The air discharged from the outlet 230 flows into the inside of the tub 45 along the second outlet joint 272 and the tub flow path 75. Since the inside of the second drum 40 is in communication with the inside of the tub 45, the hot, dry air provided from the outlet 230 is provided into the inside of the second drum 40, where the drying process of the clothes is carried out.

[0176] Air inside the tub 45 is discharged to the outside of the tub 45 through the tub opening, and the air flows along the tub gasket 65 surrounding the tub opening and the second inflow coupling part 271, and is delivered to the inflow part 220 of the air supply part 200. The second inflow coupling part 271 corresponds to a part of the tub gasket 65, or is manufactured separately and coupled to the tub gasket 65.

[0177] 16 shows a base 100 located on the upper side of the first processing apparatus 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The layout of the base 100 will be specifically described below with reference to FIG.

[0178] First, one embodiment of the present invention includes the first processing device 2 and second processing device 3 described above, where the first processing device 2 includes a first cabinet 10 and a first drum 30 provided inside the first cabinet 10 in which garments are stored, and the second processing device 3 includes a second cabinet 20 disposed below the first cabinet 10 and a second drum 40 provided inside the second cabinet 20 in which garments are stored.

[0179] The base 100 is located below the first drum 30 and includes an air supply unit 200 that supplies air to the inside of the first drum 30. The base 100 is disposed between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40.

[0180] This effectively minimizes the distance between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 and the base 100, and effectively minimizes the air transmission path from the air supply section 200 of the base 100 to the first drum 30 and the second drum 40.

[0181] The first cabinet 10 includes a first side panel 12 arranged laterally of the first drum 30, and the second cabinet 20 includes a second side panel 22 located below the first side panel 12 and arranged laterally of the second drum 40.

[0182] At least a portion of the base 100 is located below the upper end of the second side panel 22. In other words, the lower end of the base 100 is located below the upper end of the second side panel 22.

[0183] That is, the base 100 is connected to the second cabinet 20 and at least a portion of the base 100 is located inside the second cabinet 20. However, a structure in which the base 100 is connected and fixed to the first cabinet 10 and the lower end of the base 100 is located lower than the upper end of the second side panel 22 is also possible.

[0184] 16, in one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 is coupled and fixed to the second cabinet 20, with at least a portion of it being located below the upper end of the second side panel 22 and located inside the second cabinet 20, and the other portion being located above the upper end of the second side panel 22 and located inside the first cabinet 10. However, the base 100 may be located entirely inside the second cabinet 20, if necessary.

[0185] In one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 including the air supply unit 200 for supplying air to the first drum 30 is at least partially located inside the second cabinet 20, thereby effectively reducing the distance between the first drum 30 and the ground and effectively increasing the user's accessibility to the first garment opening or the first drum opening.

[0186] Furthermore, if the lower end of the base 100 is positioned lower than the upper end of the second side panel 22, the base 100 is ultimately supported at the top of the second cabinet 20 by the second side panel 22 and the like in a direction parallel to the ground.

[0187] As a result, in one embodiment of the present invention, the structural stability of the base 100 relative to the second cabinet 20 is effectively improved, and the stability of the base 100 is ensured during handling processes such as moving and installing the second processing device 3.

[0188] 17 shows a first coupling part 260 coupled to the base part 100 in the first processing device 2. The first coupling part 260 includes a first inflow coupling part 261 and a first outflow coupling part 262. The first inflow coupling part 261 communicates with the first drum opening of the first drum 30 and is coupled to the inflow part 220 of the connection part 210 of the air supply part 200.

[0189] The first outlet coupling part 262 communicates with the rear surface of the first drum 30, and is coupled to the outlet part 230 of the connection part 210 of the air supply part 200. In the first processing device 2, the first coupling part 260 and the connection part 210 of the air supply part 200 are coupled, so that the inside of the first drum 30 and the air supply part 200 communicate with each other.

[0190] On the other hand, Fig. 18 shows the second cabinet 20 as viewed from above. That is, Fig. 18 shows the base 100 and the detergent supply unit 400 as viewed from above.

[0191] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second processing device 3 is provided as a washing machine, as previously described, and therefore includes a tub 45 and a detergent supply 400 .

[0192] The detergent supply unit 400 is disposed above the tub 45 in consideration of the accessibility of the user, and the detergent storage unit for storing the detergent is provided so as to be pulled out forward.

[0193] The detergent supply unit 400 is located below the control panel 50, and is located below the first clothes door 18 and above the second clothes door 28, based on the front of the clothing processing device 1, so that the user can handle the detergent supply unit 400 without having to bend down or raise their hands excessively.

[0194] The tub 45 is provided inside the second cabinet 20, and the second drum 40 is provided therein to store water. The detergent supply unit 400 is connected to the tub 45 and supplies detergent to the inside of the tub 45.

[0195] The detergent supply unit 400 delivers detergent together with water to the inside of the tub 45. The detergent supply unit 400 is located above the tub 45 so that the weight of the water and detergent acts favorably on the flow of the water and detergent into the tub 45.

[0196] Meanwhile, the base 100 and the detergent supply unit 400 are provided in the second cabinet 20 and are located above the tub 45, and at least a portion of the base 100 is positioned to overlap the detergent supply unit 400 in a direction parallel to the ground. That is, at least a portion of the base 100 has the same height as the detergent supply unit 400 from the ground.

[0197] In other words, the base 100 is positioned so as not to overlap with the detergent supplying unit 400 in the direction perpendicular to the ground. That is, the portion of the base 100 that overlaps with the detergent supplying unit 400 in the direction perpendicular to the ground is open.

[0198] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, in order to reduce the height of the first drum 30, the height of the base 100 is lowered and the lower end of the base 100 is located inside the second cabinet 20, so that at least a portion of the base 100 has the same height as the detergent supply section 400 relative to the ground.

[0199] For this purpose, the base 100 is provided so as to be open at a position corresponding to the detergent supply unit 400, and the detergent supply unit 400 is disposed in the open area 110 of the base 100, so that the base 100 and the detergent supply unit 400 have the same height.

[0200] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first driving unit 15, which provides the rotational force of the first drum 30, is not connected to the base 100 but is separated from the base 100, thereby generating an excess area that forms an open area 110 in the base 100, and the detergent supply unit 400 is disposed in the open area 110, thereby effectively lowering the height of the base 100.

[0201] More specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 is provided with an air supply unit 200 for supplying air into the inside of the first drum 30 so as to perform the drying process, and a temperature control unit 300 for heating or dehumidifying the air in the air supply unit 200.

[0202] Meanwhile, in consideration of the weight of the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300, a base 100 is provided for stably fixing them inside the first cabinet 10 or the second cabinet 20.

[0203] A part of the configuration of the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300 is coupled to an object outside the base 100, for example, a frame for reinforcing the strength of the first cabinet 10 or the second cabinet 20, or the like.

[0204] However, taking into consideration the load of the outlet fan 235 of the air supply unit 200, the compressor 310 of the temperature control unit 300, the heat exchanger 320, etc., it is advantageous to provide a separate support member such as a base 100 in order to stably position each component of the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300.

[0205] That is, the base 100 is provided inside the clothing treatment device 1 and provides an area in which at least a portion of the air supply unit 200 or the temperature control unit 300 is installed and supported, and in one embodiment of the present invention, the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300 are stably fixed by the base 100.

[0206] Meanwhile, the base 100 on which the air supply unit 200 and the like are provided is advantageously located as close as possible to the first drum 30 so that the first processing device 2 can perform the drying process of the clothes.

[0207] However, in one embodiment of the present invention, when considering that the second processing device 3 is connected to the air supply unit 200 to perform the drying process, locating the base 100 above the first drum 30 is disadvantageous in that the distance between the air supply unit 200 and the second drum 40 increases too much, and further, the base 100, which has a relatively high load, is located at the upper end of the clothing processing device 1, which is also disadvantageous in terms of structural stability.

[0208] Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 is positioned between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40, which efficiently sets the distance between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 and also improves the structural stability of the entire clothing treatment device 1.

[0209] Meanwhile, as mentioned above, the detergent supply unit 400 is also disposed between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 for user convenience and to utilize the water / detergent dripping effect. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the detergent supply unit 400 and the base 100 are both provided in the space between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40.

[0210] In this case, if the detergent supply unit 400 and the base 100 are arranged one above the other, the height of the space between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 increases, which is disadvantageous in reducing the height of the first drum 30. Therefore, one embodiment of the present invention forms an open area 110 in the base 100.

[0211] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the base 100 that faces the detergent supply unit 400 vertically to the ground is removed, thereby preventing structural interference between the base 100 and the detergent supply unit 400 even if at least a portion of the base 100 and the detergent supply unit 400 have the same height.

[0212] The open area 110 faces at least a part of the detergent supplying section 400 in the vertical direction, the open area 110 has an area larger than that of the detergent supplying section 400, and the detergent supplying section 400 is located in the open area 110.

[0213] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, as described above, the first driving unit for rotating the first drum 30 is removed from the base 100 and is coupled and fixed to the first rear panel 13, etc., thereby effectively securing a surplus area for forming the open area 110 in the base 100.

[0214] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 provides an installation area for the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300, etc., but as mentioned above, it is not necessary for all of the components such as the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300 to be provided in the base 100.

[0215] For example, the compressor 310 or the heat exchanger 320 may be removed from the base 100, and the removed portion may further form the open area 110. In this case, the components separated and separated from the base 100, such as the compressor 310 or the heat exchanger 320, form a coupling relationship with various components, such as the first cabinet 10, the second cabinet 20, and the tub.

[0216] In the following, a structure in which the base portion 100 is omitted in one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0217] First, even if the base 100 is removed, the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300 are located between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 in consideration of the efficiency of connection between the first drum 30 and the second drum 40. Also, at least a part of the components of the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300 are provided inside the second cabinet 20 to reduce the height of the second drum 40.

[0218] For example, the air supply unit 200 is coupled and fixed to a tab 45 of the second processing device 3. A flow path portion forming an air flow path in the air supply unit 200 is coupled and fixed to the tab 45 of the second processing device 3. The first coupling portion 260 of the first drum 30 is coupled to the air supply unit 200 arranged inside the second cabinet 20, so that the inside of the first drum 30 and the air supply unit 200 communicate with each other.

[0219] Meanwhile, at least a portion of the temperature control unit 300 is located inside the flow passage unit. For example, the temperature control unit 300 includes a heat exchanger 320, which is provided inside the flow passage unit and performs dehumidification or heating of air.

[0220] The detergent supplying portion 400 is located on one side above the tub 45 in the lateral direction, and the flow path portion is located on the other side above the tub 45 in the lateral direction, so that structural interference with the detergent supplying portion 400 is avoided.

[0221] The compressor 310 of the temperature control unit 300 is disposed such that its length direction is perpendicular or parallel to the ground, and is connected and fixed to the tabs 45, or is connected and fixed to the second cabinet 20. When the compressor 310 is disposed parallel to the ground, the air supply unit 200 and the temperature control unit 300 are located inside the second cabinet 20 as a whole.

[0222] When the compressor 310 is coupled to the second cabinet 20, the compressor 310 is coupled and fixed to a frame for reinforcing the strength of the second cabinet 20, or a separate support member for mounting the compressor 310 is provided on the frame, and the compressor 310 is seated and coupled to the support member. The compressor 310 is disposed behind the detergent supply unit 400 or behind the flow path unit.

[0223] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second treatment device 3 includes a water supply unit to which water is supplied from an external source for performing a laundry washing process. The water supply unit is connected to an external water source and includes a water supply valve 450 for controlling the flow of water provided to the tub 45 or the detergent supply unit 400.

[0224] Additionally, the water inlet valve 450 is located higher than the base 100. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 is reduced in height so that the water inlet valve 450 is located higher.

[0225] Meanwhile, the water supply unit further includes a water supply hose 460 connected to the detergent supply unit 400 and through which water flows, and at least a portion of the water supply hose 460 is also located above the base 100 .

[0226] 18, a water supply valve 450 and a water supply hose 460 are disposed above a base 100 including an air supply unit 200 for supplying air to the first drum 30. The water supply hose 460 connects the water supply valve 450 and the detergent supply unit 400, and transmits water supplied from an external water source to the detergent supply unit 400.

[0227] In one embodiment of the present invention, the water supply valve 450 and the water supply hose 460 of the second processing device 3 are positioned above the base 100, thereby minimizing the configuration disposed between the base 100 and the second drum 40, thereby effectively lowering the height of the base 100.

[0228] 18 shows the positions of the compressor 310, heat absorber 322, and heater 324 constituting the above-mentioned temperature control unit 300. In one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 includes the temperature control unit 300 for adjusting the temperature of the air in the air supply unit 200, and the temperature control unit 300 corresponds to a fluid circulating unit in which the fluid circulates through the compressor 310, the heater 324, and the heat absorber 322.

[0229] The fluid circulation unit includes a heat exchanger 320 including a heater 324 and a heat sink 322, and the heat exchanger 320 is provided inside the air supply unit 200 to dehumidify or heat the air.

[0230] In addition, the compressor 310 circulating the fluid that exchanges heat with the air in the temperature control unit 300 has at least a portion protruding upward from the upper end of the second side panel 22 .

[0231] That is, the upper end of the compressor 310 protrudes upward inside the second cabinet 20 and is located inside the first cabinet 10. However, if necessary, the entire compressor 310 may be located inside the second cabinet 20.

[0232] 19 shows a compressor 310 and a detergent supply unit 400 attached to a base 100 in an embodiment of the present invention. The embodiment of the present invention includes the temperature control unit 300 described above, which is provided in the base 100 and corresponds to a fluid circulating unit including a compressor 310 that circulates a fluid that exchanges heat with the air of the air supply unit 200 and compresses the fluid.

[0233] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end 312 of the compressor 310 is positioned to overlap the detergent supply unit 400 in a direction parallel to the ground. That is, the lower end 312 of the compressor 310 is positioned lower than the upper end of the detergent supply unit 400.

[0234] Of the various components that can be attached to the base 100, the compressor 310 is a columnar device that is arranged vertically on the ground, taking into consideration the efficiency of compression, etc. That is, the compressor 310 is the longest device in the base 100 in the vertical direction.

[0235] As a result, lowering the height of the upper end of the compressor 310 on the base 100 is important in lowering the height of the first drum 30, and therefore one embodiment of the present invention effectively reduces the height of the first drum 30 by lowering the height of the compressor 310 so that the lower end 312 of the compressor 310 is positioned parallel to the detergent supply section 400 and the ground.

[0236] However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end 312 of the compressor 310 may be located lower than the lower end of the detergent supply unit 400. In one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor 310 is located behind the detergent supply unit 400.

[0237] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end 312 of the compressor 310 is located behind the detergent supply unit 400. The base 100 further includes a compressor mounting portion 120 to which the compressor 310 is attached, and the compressor mounting portion 120 is located behind the detergent supply unit 400.

[0238] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the height of the compressor mounting portion 120 of the base 100 to which the compressor 310 is attached is lowered in order to reduce the height of the upper end of the compressor 310. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor mounting portion 120 is recessed from the base 100 toward the second drum 40.

[0239] The compressor mounting part 120 is positioned so as to overlap the detergent supplying part 400 along a direction parallel to the ground. The lower end of the compressor mounting part 120 is disposed parallel to the ground with the detergent supplying part 400 or is positioned lower than the detergent supplying part 400.

[0240] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor mounting part 120 is disposed at the rear of the detergent supply part 400, and the tub 45 is disposed at a position where the rear end is lower than the front end to prevent water leakage.

[0241] In other words, the positions of compressor 310 and compressor mounting portion 120 are above the rear end of tab 45, and by positioning the rear end of tab 45 lower than the front end, the depth of the recess in compressor mounting portion 120 can be made deeper more easily, which is advantageous for lowering the position of the lower end of compressor 120.

[0242] Fig. 20 shows a cross section of the compressor mounting portion 120 of the base 100 from the rear according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 20 shows the outlet portion 230 of the air supply unit 200, and shows an outlet fan 235 provided inside the outlet portion 230 to form an air flow.

[0243] The outlet 230 is coupled to a first outlet coupling 262 which communicates with the first drum 30 of the first processing device 2 and is coupled to a second outlet coupling 272 which communicates with the tab 45 of the second processing device 3 .

[0244] Meanwhile, compressor mounting portion 120 is recessed downward so as to be positioned lower than the rest of base 100, thereby lowering the height of the upper end of compressor 310. Meanwhile, referring to Figure 20, compressor mounting portion 120 forms the lowermost end of base 100. In Figure 20, the lower end 312 of compressor 310 and the height of compressor mounting portion 120 are indicated by dotted lines.

[0245] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 includes a compressor mounting portion 120 that is recessed to lower the height of the compressor 310 , and the lower end of the compressor mounting portion 120 corresponds to the lowermost end of the base 100 .

[0246] Meanwhile, the compressor 310 includes an extended support portion 315. The extended support portion 315 extends away from the compressor 310 and is coupled to the compressor mounting portion 120. The extended support portion 315 increases the area in which the compressor 310 is supported by the compressor mounting portion 120, thereby improving the structural stability of the compressor 310.

[0247] In one embodiment of the present invention, the extended support 315 is positioned parallel to the detergent supply unit 400 and the ground. The extended support 315 is positioned at least below the top end of the detergent supply unit 400.

[0248] The extended support 315 is located at the lower end 312 of the compactor 310. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the extended support 315 defines the lower end 312 of the compactor 310 such that the extended support 315 is parallel to the detergent supply 400 and the ground.

[0249] 21 shows the heat exchanger 320 of the fluid circulation unit and the detergent supply unit 400. In FIG. 21, the height of the lower end of the heat exchanger 320 of the fluid circulation unit, which corresponds to the temperature control unit 300, is indicated by a dotted line.

[0250] As described above, the heat exchanger 320 of the temperature control unit 300 includes the heat absorber 322 and the heater 324, and the heat exchanger 320 is located to the side of the detergent supplying unit 400. For example, the detergent supplying unit 400 is arranged at one side of the upper portion of the second processing device 3, and the air supplying unit 200 is arranged at the other side of the upper portion of the second processing device 3, and the heat exchanger 320 is provided in the air supplying unit 200.

[0251] The heat exchanger 320 exchanges heat between the fluid and the air of the air supply unit 200. The lower end of the heat exchanger 320 is positioned to overlap the detergent supply unit 400 in a direction parallel to the ground.

[0252] Here, the lower end of the heat exchanger 320 refers to the lower end of either the heat absorber 322 or the heater 324. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the heat absorber 322 or the heater 324 is located parallel to the detergent supplying unit 400. The lower end of the heat exchanger 320 is located at least lower than the upper end of the detergent supplying unit 400.

[0253] In one embodiment of the present invention, the height of the base 100 is lowered so that the lower end of the heat exchanger 320 is positioned to overlap the detergent supply unit 400 in a direction parallel to the ground, thereby effectively reducing the height of the first drum 30 and the overall height of the clothing treatment device 1.

[0254] Meanwhile, as described above, the base 100 is arranged so that the open area 110 is formed, i.e., the base 100 does not overlap with the detergent supply unit 400 in a direction perpendicular to the ground, and at least a portion of the base 100 is positioned so as to overlap with the detergent supply unit 400 in a direction parallel to the ground.

[0255] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the lower end of the base 100 is located lower than the upper end of the detergent supply unit 400. The base 100 may be located such that a portion of the base 100 overlaps the detergent supply unit 400 parallel to the ground, a portion of the base 100 may be located lower than the detergent supply unit 400, or the entire base 100 may be located at a lower height than the detergent supply unit 400.

[0256] Hereinafter, the coupling relationship between the air supply unit 200 and the first processing device 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0257] Figure 22 shows that, according to one embodiment of the present invention, an inlet portion 220 corresponding to a connection portion 210 of an air supply portion 200, a first inlet coupling portion 261 corresponding to a first coupling portion 260 of a first processing device 2, and a second inlet coupling portion 271 corresponding to a second coupling portion 270 of a second processing device 3 are coupled.

[0258] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the base 100 is provided on the second processing device 3, and the first processing device 2 is seated on and coupled to the second processing device 3, so that the interior of the first drum 30 and the air supply section 200 are in communication with each other.

[0259] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 2 is provided above the second processing device 3, and the air supply section 200 and the inside of the first drum 30 communicate with each other.

[0260] Meanwhile, the second inlet coupling part 271 couples the tub 45 and the inlet part 220 in the first processing device 2. The second inlet coupling part 271 is coupled to the inlet part 220 and couples the inside of the tub 45. The second inlet coupling part 271 is located on the front end side of the tub 45.

[0261] The first processing device 2 includes a tab gasket 65 for sealing between the front end of the tab 45 and the second front panel 21, the tab gasket 65 being arranged to surround the tab opening, and the second inlet coupling portion 271 being bonded to the tab gasket 65 or molded integrally with the tab gasket 65.

[0262] 23 shows the inlet 220 of the air supply unit 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from above. The upper end of the inlet 220 protrudes above the upper end of the second side panel 22.

[0263] The inlet 220 is disposed at the front end of the base 100, and an air flow path of the air supply unit 200 is defined rearward from the inlet 220. A heat sink 322 and a heater 324 of the temperature control unit 300 are located rearward of the inlet 220.

[0264] 24 shows the first coupling portion 260 of the first processing device 2. In the first coupling portion 260, a first inlet coupling portion 261 communicating with the first drum opening is shown in FIG. 24. The first inlet coupling portion 261 is provided in the inner panel 60. The first inlet coupling portion 261 is coupled to the inner panel 60 or is formed as a part of the inner panel 60.

[0265] The connection part 210 of the air supply part 200 communicates with the inside of the first drum 30. The first processing device 2 includes a first coupling part 260 which is coupled to the connection part 210 by sliding in a first direction.

[0266] As described above, the first processing device 2 slides in the first direction on the second processing device 3. In this process, the first coupling portion 260 of the first processing device 2 slides in the first direction and is coupled with the connecting portion 210.

[0267] 25 shows an open surface 211 that opens from a connecting part 210 toward a first coupling part 260 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The connecting part 210 in FIG. 25 corresponds to the inlet part 220, and therefore, the inlet part 220 has an open surface 211 that opens toward a first inlet coupling part 261.

[0268] The periphery of the open surface 211 of the connection part 210 contacts the first coupling part 260, and thus the periphery of the open surface 211 is provided with a connection sealer 250 for preventing air leakage.

[0269] 26 shows a connection sealer 250 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The connection sealer 250 may be provided in the inlet portion 220 of the connection part 210 as well as the outlet portion 230, and the shape characteristics thereof are the same.

[0270] The connecting sealer 250 includes a first portion 251 located in a first direction relative to the open surface 211, and a second portion 252 located in a direction opposite to the first direction relative to the open surface 211, and includes other portions disposed in the sliding groove 212 of the inlet portion 220 except for the first portion 251 and the second portion 252. The arrangement of the connecting sealer 250 will be described in detail below.

[0271] Meanwhile, Fig. 27 shows that in one embodiment of the present invention, a first inlet coupling part 261 is disposed on the inlet part 220. The first inlet coupling part 261 in Fig. 27 is located away from the correct coupling position to the inlet part 220 in the opposite direction to the first direction.

[0272] That is, the first inflow coupling portion 261 in FIG. 27 corresponds to the position before the first processing device 2 slides, and as the first processing device 2 slides in the first direction, for example, forward, the first inflow coupling portion 261 moves to the correct coupling position.

[0273] 28 shows a state in which the first inflow coupling part 261 of FIG. 27 is moved in the first direction to be disposed in the correct coupling position and coupled with the inflow part 220. The coupling relationship by sliding also shows the same characteristics in the outflow part 230 and the first outflow coupling part 262.

[0274] In one embodiment of the present invention, an air supply unit 200 for supplying air to the inside of the first drum 30 is provided separably from the first processing device 2, and the connection portion 210 of the air supply unit 200 is connected to the first connection portion 260 of the first processing device 2 through the connection process of the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3, thereby effectively connecting the inside of the first drum 30 to the air supply unit 200.

[0275] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the periphery of the open surface 211 of the connecting part 210 is designed so that the connection with the first connecting part 260, which slides in the first direction, can be efficiently performed.

[0276] Specifically, the connecting part 210 includes a first connecting surface 213 and a second connecting surface 214. The first connecting surface 213 is positioned in a first direction based on the open surface 211 and is positioned above the open surface 211 to support the first coupling part 260 in the first direction.

[0277] The second connecting surface 214 is located in the opposite direction to the first direction with respect to the open surface 211 and is located below the open surface 211 to support the first coupling part 260 in the first direction.

[0278] The first connecting surface 213 and the second connecting surface 214 form a part of the peripheral portion of the aforementioned open surface 211. That is, one side of the peripheral portion located in the first direction with respect to the open surface 211 includes the first connecting surface 213, the other side located opposite to the one side includes the second connecting surface 214, and the sliding groove 212 is formed on the other side.

[0279] The open surface 211 is a surface that is approximately parallel to the ground. That is, the open surface 211 is open approximately upward, and the first coupling part 260 is located above the connecting part 210 to cover the open surface 211.

[0280] The first connecting surface 213 is positioned in a first direction with respect to the open surface 211. For example, the first connecting surface 213 is positioned forward of the open surface 211. The first connecting surface 213 protrudes upward from the open surface 211 and comes into contact with the first coupling part 260 from behind.

[0281] The second connecting surface 214 is located in the opposite direction to the first direction with respect to the open surface 211. For example, the second connecting surface 214 is located rearward of the open surface 211. The second connecting surface 214 is disposed below the open surface 211 and comes into contact with the first coupling part 260 from behind.

[0282] Corresponding to the connecting portion 210, the first coupling portion 260 also includes a first coupling surface 268 and a second coupling surface 269. The first coupling surface 268 is disposed on the front side of the first coupling portion 260 and is located above the open surface 211, while the second coupling surface 269 is disposed on the rear side of the first coupling portion 260 and protrudes below the open surface 211.

[0283] The first coupling surface 268 of the first coupling portion 260 contacts the first connecting surface 213 at its front, and the second coupling surface 269 contacts the second connecting surface 214 at its front.

[0284] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting portion 210 is provided with a first connecting surface 213 and a second connecting surface 214, so that the contact between the connecting portion 210 and the first coupling portion 260 is stable surface contact rather than line contact, thereby effectively suppressing air leakage between the connecting portion 210 and the first coupling portion 260.

[0285] The first connecting surface 213 and the second connecting surface 214 have been described based on the inlet portion 220 and the first inlet joint portion 261 of FIG. 28, but as described below, they can also be similarly applied to the outlet portion 230 and the second inlet joint portion 271.

[0286] Meanwhile, the connection sealer 250 has a first portion 251 positioned in a first direction based on the open surface 211, and is positioned above a second portion 252 positioned in the opposite direction to the first direction.

[0287] That is, the first portion 251 of the connection sealer 250 is disposed on the first connection surface 213, and the second portion 252 is disposed on the second connection surface 214. The connection sealer 250 is provided at the contact portion between the connection part 210 and the first coupling part 260 to prevent air leakage.

[0288] Meanwhile, FIG. 29 shows a sliding groove 212 provided in a connecting portion 210 and a connecting sealer 250 inserted into the sliding groove 212.

[0289] In one embodiment of the present invention, a sliding groove 212 is formed on the periphery surrounding the open surface 211 except for the first and second connecting surfaces 214, i.e., on both sides. A part of the first coupling part 260, for example, a sliding protrusion protruding from the first coupling part 260 toward the sliding groove 212, is inserted into the sliding groove 212 and slides.

[0290] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connection sealer 250 surrounds an open surface 211 that opens toward the first coupling part 260, the coupling part 210 extends along a first direction and includes a sliding groove 212 into which a portion of the first coupling part 260 is inserted and slid, and a portion of the connection sealer 250 is disposed in the sliding groove 212. For example, both side portions of the connection sealer 250 are inserted into the sliding groove 212 to seal between the coupling part 210 and the first coupling part 260.

[0291] The sliding groove 212 extends in a first direction. For example, the sliding groove 212 extends in a front-rear direction. The first coupling part 260 slides forward with the sliding protrusion inserted into the sliding groove 212.

[0292] Further, the sliding protrusion inserted into the sliding groove 212 in the first coupling portion 260 is in the form of a rib extending in the first direction, and is connected to the second coupling surface 269 and has a rectangular shape with one side open.

[0293] Meanwhile, FIG. 30 shows the inside of the inlet 220 in a state where the first coupling part 260 and the second coupling part 270 are coupled together according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0294] The first connecting part 260 forms a flow passage above the inlet part 220 that communicates with the interior of the first drum 30. This flow passage is formed inside the inner panel 60, and an inner filter 62 is provided inside the inner panel 60 to remove foreign matter from the air discharged from the first drum 30.

[0295] A flow passage communicating with the inside of the tub 45 or the second drum 40 is formed below the inlet 220 by the second coupling portion 270 , and this flow passage is connected to the inside of the tub 45 by passing through the tub gasket 65 .

[0296] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the air supply unit 200 includes a connecting unit 210 for communicating with the first drum 30 and the second drum 40, the first processing device 2 further includes a first coupling unit 260 connected to the coupling unit 210 and communicating the interior of the first drum 30 with the coupling unit 210, and the second processing device 3 further includes a second coupling unit 270 connected to the coupling unit 210 and communicating the interior of the second drum 40 with the coupling unit 210.

[0297] At least one of the connecting portion 210, the first connecting portion 260, and the second connecting portion 270 includes a selection portion 280 that selectively allows air flow between either one of the first connecting portion 260 and the second connecting portion 270 and the connecting portion 210.

[0298] The selection unit 280 includes a first selection unit 281 and a second selection unit 282. The first selection unit 281 is configured to adjust the air flow of the inlet unit 220, and the second selection unit 282 is configured to adjust the air flow of the outlet unit 230.

[0299] 30 shows a first selection part 281 provided inside the inlet 220. The first selection part 281 is provided inside the inlet 220 to connect one of the first inlet joint part 261 and the second inlet joint part 271 to the inside of the inlet 220 and close the other one.

[0300] 31 shows a first selection unit 281 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first selection unit 281 extends in one direction and is configured to rotate around a rotation axis parallel to the one direction. The air supply unit 200 includes a first motor for rotating the first selection unit 281.

[0301] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the selection portion 280 is rotatably configured to allow air flow between the first coupling portion 260 and the connecting portion 210 in a first rotational position R1, and to allow air flow between the second coupling portion 270 and the connecting portion 210 in a second rotational position R2.

[0302] A space in which the first selection portion 281 rotates is formed inside the inlet portion 220. In one embodiment of the present invention, the inlet portion 220 and the open surface 211 are shaped to extend substantially in a lateral direction, and the first selection portion 281 is also shaped to extend in a lateral direction.

[0303] The first selection part 281 includes a barrier sealer 283. The barrier sealer 283 is provided in the first selection part 281 and is provided to contact an inner surface of the connection part 210. A portion where the barrier sealer 283 and the inner surface of the connection part 210 contact each other blocks air flow.

[0304] 32 shows that the first selection part 281 rotates so that the first inflow coupling part 261 communicates with the inside of the air supply part 200. That is, in FIG. 32, the inflow part 220 communicates with the first drum 30, and the communication relationship with the inside of the tub 45 is cut off.

[0305] The flow of air is indicated by arrows in Fig. 32. The first selection portion 281 includes a pair of blocking sealers 283, and the first selection portion 281 is rotated to a first rotational position R1 to block the second inflow coupling portion 271.

[0306] In the first selection part 281, each blocking sealer 283 is disposed on both sides of the second inlet coupling part 271 based on the rotation direction of the first selection part 281. That is, in the first rotation position R1 of the first selection part 281, the blocking sealer 283 is out of the space between the first inlet coupling part 261 and the inside of the inlet part 220 and disposed on both sides of the second inlet coupling part 271, blocking the communication between the inlet part 220 and the second inlet coupling part 271.

[0307] 33 shows that the first selection part 281 is rotated so that the second inflow coupling part 271 communicates with the inside of the air supply part 200. That is, in FIG. 33, the inflow part 220 communicates with the tab 45, and the communication relationship with the first drum 30 is cut off.

[0308] 33, the flow of air is indicated by arrows. The first selection part 281 is rotated to the second rotation position R2 to block the first inlet coupling part 261. That is, when the first selection part 281 is in the second rotation position R2, the blocking sealers 283 are positioned on both sides of the first inlet coupling part 261, out of the space between the second inlet coupling part 271 and the inside of the inlet part 220, and block the communication between the inlet part 220 and the first inlet coupling part 261.

[0309] The first motor is located outside the connecting part 210 and is connected to the first selection part 281 through the connecting part 210. In one embodiment of the present invention, the communication relationship between the inlet part 220 and the first inlet coupling part 261 and the second inlet coupling part 271 is effectively controlled by adjusting the rotation position of the first selection part 281, thereby efficiently performing the drying process of the first processing device 2 and the second processing device 3.

[0310] 34 shows a second inlet joint 271 and an outlet 230 of an air supply unit 200 communicating with the second inlet joint 271 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The outlet 230 includes an outlet fan 235 therein and a fan housing 237 that shields at least a portion of the outlet fan 235 from the outside.

[0311] The outlet 230 is connected to a first outlet coupling 262 of the first processing device 2 on the upper side thereof and is connected to a second outlet coupling 272 communicating with the tab 45. The outlet 230 is located on the opposite side of the inlet 220 in the air supply unit 200.

[0312] In the air supply unit 200, an air flow path is defined extending from the inlet 220 to the outlet 230. The air discharged from the outlet 230 is provided to the inside of the first drum 30 or the tub 45.

[0313] 35 shows a first outlet coupling part 262 of a first processing device 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first processing device 2 includes a duct part 70 coupled to the first rear panel 13, and the duct part 70 corresponds to the first outlet coupling part 262 described above, or the first outlet coupling part 262 is provided separately and coupled to the duct part 70 or the first rear panel 13.

[0314] When the duct portion 70 corresponds to the first outlet coupling portion 262, the air provided to the duct portion 70 flows along the air flow path 80 formed in the first rear panel 13 through the duct portion 70 and flows into the interior of the first drum 30 through the rear surface of the first drum 30.

[0315] 36 shows the outlet part 230 with the first outlet coupling part 262 separated. The outlet part 230 includes a fan housing 237, to which an outlet frame 240 is coupled, and on which the open surface 211 of the connection part 210 and the periphery of the open surface 211 are positioned.

[0316] Meanwhile, the outflow frame 240 includes a second outflow coupling part 272. That is, the outflow frame 240 has an inflow surface 242 of the second outflow coupling part 272 through which air is introduced into the second outflow coupling part 272.

[0317] The inlet surface 242 is located parallel to the open surface 211 of the outlet portion 230, and the inlet surface 242 and the open surface 211 are selectively partitioned by a second selection portion 282 described below. The second outlet joint portion 272 extends from the inlet surface 242 toward the tab 45.

[0318] 37 shows an outflow frame 240 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The outflow frame 240 is coupled to the outflow part 230 and constitutes a part of the outflow part 230. The outflow frame 240 includes a second outflow coupling part 272.

[0319] The outflow frame 240 includes the open surface 211 and a peripheral portion surrounding the open surface 211, and the description of the open surface 211 and the peripheral portion is substantially similar to the content of the inflow portion 220 described above.

[0320] However, the peripheral portion of the outflow frame 240 is provided to surround not only the open surface 211 but also the inflow surface 242 of the second outflow coupling portion 272. That is, the peripheral portion and the connection sealer 250 provided in the outflow portion 230 are provided to surround both the open surface 211 and the inflow surface 242 to prevent air leakage.

[0321] The peripheral portion of the outflow portion 230 also includes a first connecting surface 213, a second connecting surface 214, and a sliding groove 212. The first connecting surface 213 is located in a first direction relative to the open surface 211 of the outflow portion 230 and the inflow surface 242 of the second outflow coupling portion 272, and the second connecting surface 214 is located in a direction opposite to the first direction relative to the open surface 211 and the inflow surface 242.

[0322] The sliding grooves 212 are formed on both sides of the periphery located laterally with respect to the open surface 211 and the inlet surface 242 .

[0323] Figure 38 shows that a duct portion 70 corresponding to the first outlet coupling portion 262 is disposed above the outlet portion 230, and Figure 39 shows that the first outlet coupling portion 262 of Figure 38 slides along the first direction to couple with the outlet portion 230.

[0324] The first outlet coupling part 262, like the first inlet coupling part 261, slides on the connecting part 210 during the sliding process of the first processing device 2 and is coupled to the connecting part 210. That is, the first outlet coupling part 262 slides forward and is coupled to the outlet part 230 and covers the open surface 211 of the outlet part 230.

[0325] The first connection surface 213 of the outlet portion 230 is located above the open surface 211 of the outlet portion 230, and the second connection surface 214 of the outlet portion 230 is located below the open surface 211 of the outlet portion 230. In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, both sides of the periphery of the outlet portion 230 are inclined so that the height increases in the first direction.

[0326] As a result, the movement of the first outflow coupling part 262 sliding on the outflow part 230 is naturally induced, and the adhesion between the first outflow coupling part 262 and the outflow part 230 is effectively increased.

[0327] The connection sealer 250 of the outflow portion 230 has a first portion 251 located on the first connection surface 213 and above the open surface 211 and the inflow surface 242, and a second portion 252 located on the second connection surface 214 and below the open surface 211 and the inflow surface 242. The features of the open surface 211, the periphery and the connection sealer 250 of the outflow portion 230 are the same as those of the inflow portion 220 described above, unless otherwise stated.

[0328] 40 shows the outlet portion 230, the first outlet coupling portion 262, the second outlet coupling portion 272, and the second selection portion 282. The outlet portion 230 includes an outlet fan 235 and a fan housing 237, and air moved by the outlet fan 235 is discharged to the outside of the fan housing 237 through the open surface 211.

[0329] The air discharged through the open surface 211 is provided to the inside of the first outlet coupling part 262. However, a part of the inside of the first outlet coupling part 262 is provided to be shared with the second outlet coupling part 272, so that the air discharged through the open surface 211 is provided to the inside of the first outlet coupling part 262 and then transferred to the air flow path 80 of the first rear panel 13 through the outlet surface 241 of the first outlet coupling part 262 according to the rotation position of the second selection part 282, or is introduced into the inside of the second outlet coupling part 272 through the inlet surface 242 of the second outlet coupling part 272 and provided to the tab 45.

[0330] The tub passage 75 is provided as a bellows type extending from the tub 45, and the second outlet joint 272 and the tub passage 75 are joined to each other.

[0331] The second selection unit 282 is provided in any one of the outlet unit 230, the first outlet joint 262, and the second outlet joint 272. Figure 40 shows that the second selection unit 282 is provided in the first outlet joint 262 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0332] 41 shows a second selection section 282 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The second selection section 282 is rotatably provided inside the first outlet joint section 262, that is, the duct section 70 of the first processing device 2.

[0333] The second selection part 282 includes a plate-shaped main body that includes a rotation axis and rotates around the rotation axis. A blocking sealer 283 for blocking air flow inside the first outlet joint part 262 is disposed on the frame of the main body.

[0334] A stopper for limiting the rotation range of the body is provided on one side of the body of the second selection part 282. The stopper protrudes from one end of the body in the rotation direction of the second selection part 282 and is configured to limit the rotation range of the second selection part 282 by contacting the inner surface of the first outlet coupling part 262.

[0335] Meanwhile, Fig. 42 shows that the second selection portion 282 is rotated to be positioned at the first rotational position R1, and the air flowing out from the outlet 230 is discharged through the outlet surface 241 of the first outlet coupling portion 262. In Fig. 42, the flow of the air flowing out from the outlet 230 is indicated by arrows.

[0336] The second selection portion 282 is positioned to partition the open surface 211 of the outlet portion 230 and the inlet surface 242 of the second outlet coupling portion 272 at the first rotational position R1. As a result, the air that is discharged through the open surface 211 of the outlet portion 230 and exists inside the first outlet coupling portion 262 does not flow to the inlet surface 242 of the second outlet coupling portion 272, but is discharged through the outlet surface 241 of the first outlet coupling portion 262 and delivered to the air flow path 80 of the first rear panel 13.

[0337] In this case, the blocking sealer 283 provided in the second selection portion 282 contacts the inner surface of the first outflow joint portion 262 and the open surface 211 and the inflow surface 242 of the outflow frame 240, thereby separating the open surface 211 and the inflow surface 242.

[0338] The rotation shaft of the second selection unit 282 is provided at an end of the body of the second selection unit 282, and the rotation shaft is rotatably coupled to the inner surface of the first outlet coupling unit 262. A second motor for rotating the second selection unit 282 is disposed outside the first outlet coupling unit 262 and coupled to the rotation shaft.

[0339] Figure 43 shows that, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the second selection portion 282 is rotated to be positioned at the second rotational position R2, and air flowing out of the outlet 230 flows into the inside of the second outlet coupling portion 272 through the inlet surface 242 of the second outlet coupling portion 272.

[0340] The second selection portion 282 is positioned to partition the open surface 211 of the outlet portion 230 and the outlet surface 241 of the first outlet coupling portion 262 at the second rotational position R2. As a result, the air discharged through the open surface 211 of the outlet portion 230 and present inside the first outlet coupling portion 262 does not flow to the outlet surface 241 of the first outlet coupling portion 262, but flows into the inside of the second outlet coupling portion 272 through the inlet surface 242 of the second outlet coupling portion 272.

[0341] The first selection unit 281 and the second selection unit 282 are both rotated to be located at a first rotational position R1 and a second rotational position R2. For example, when the first selection unit 281 is rotated to the first rotational position R1, the second selection unit 282 is also rotated to the first rotational position R1, and when the first selection unit 281 is rotated to the second rotational position R2, the second selection unit 282 is also rotated to the second rotational position R2.

[0342] The rotational positions of the first selection unit 281 and the second selection unit 282 are determined by controlling the first motor and the second motor, and the embodiment of the present invention further includes a control unit that controls the first motor and the second motor.

[0343] In one embodiment of the present invention, the drying processes of the first drum 30 and the second drum 40 are both performed through one air supply unit 200. For example, if the base 100 is disposed above the first drum 30, the height of the first drum 30 can be lowered, but the distance between the second drum 40 and the base 100 increases, which is disadvantageous in performing the drying process of the second drum 40.

[0344] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the flow path of the air circulating through the air supply unit 200 can be effectively selected by the selection unit 280, and an efficient structure for drying can be realized.

[0345] Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations of the present invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.

[0346] [Claims at the time of international application] [1] A clothing treatment device, The first drum where the clothes are stored; a tub located below said first drum and configured to contain water; a second drum disposed within said tub and in which the garments are received; a base provided between the first drum and the tub; an air supply section provided in the base and supplying air to the first drum; a fluid circulation section provided in the base, through which a fluid undergoes heat exchange with the air in the air supply section circulates, and which includes a compressor for compressing the fluid; and a detergent supply unit disposed between the first drum and the tub and supplying a detergent to an inside of the tub; A clothing treatment device, wherein a lower end of the compressor is positioned so as to overlap with the detergent supply unit along a direction parallel to the ground. [2] the base includes a compressor mounting portion to which the compressor is attached; The clothing treatment device described in [1], wherein the compressor mounting portion is positioned so as to overlap the detergent supply portion along a direction parallel to the ground. [3] the compressor includes an extension support extending away from the compressor and coupled to the base; The clothing treatment device described in [1], wherein the extended support portion is positioned so as to overlap the detergent supply portion along a direction parallel to the ground. [4] The fluid circulation unit further includes a heat exchanger in which heat exchange between the fluid and the air of the air supply unit is performed, The clothing processing device described in [1], wherein the lower end of the heat exchanger is positioned so as to overlap with the detergent supply section along a direction parallel to the ground. [5] The clothing processing device described in [1], wherein the lower end of the compressor is located rearward of the detergent supply section. [6] a water supply valve connected to an external water source to regulate the flow of water provided to the tub or detergent supply; The clothing treatment device described in [1], wherein the water supply valve is located above the base. [7] a water supply hose connected to the detergent supply unit and through which water flows; A clothing treatment device as described in [1], wherein at least a portion of the water supply hose is positioned above the base. [8] A clothing treatment device as described in [1], wherein at least a portion of the base is positioned so as to overlap the detergent supply section along a direction parallel to the ground. [9] The clothing treatment device described in [8], wherein the portion of the base that overlaps with the detergent supply section is open along a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[10] The clothing treatment device described in [8], wherein the base is arranged so as not to overlap with the detergent supply unit along a direction perpendicular to the ground.

[11] The base further includes a compressor mounting portion to which the compressor is attached, The clothing treatment device according to claim 9, wherein the compressor mounting portion is located rearward of the detergent supply portion.

[12] A heat exchanger is connected to the base, in which a fluid flows and exchanges heat with air, The clothing processing device described in

[11] , wherein the heat exchanger is located to the side of the detergent supply section.

[13] The base further includes a compressor mounting portion to which the compressor is attached, The clothing treatment device described in [1], wherein the compressor mounting portion forms the lowermost end of the base.

[14] The clothing treatment device described in [1] further comprises a first drive unit spaced from the base and connected to the first drum to rotate the first drum.

[15] a rear panel located behind the first drum and shielding the first drum from the outside; The clothing processing device described in

[14] , wherein the first drive unit is coupled to the rear panel.

[16] A clothing treatment device, The first drum where the clothes are stored; a tub located below said first drum and configured to contain water; a second drum disposed within said tub and in which the garments are received; a base provided between the first drum and the tub and including an air supply for supplying air to the first drum; and a detergent supply unit disposed between the first drum and the tub and supplying a detergent to an inside of the tub; A clothing processing device, wherein the base is positioned along a direction perpendicular to the ground so as not to overlap with the detergent supply unit, and the lower end of the base is positioned lower than the upper end of the detergent supply unit.

[17] A clothing treatment device, a first processing device including a first cabinet and a first drum disposed inside the first cabinet and configured to receive garments; a second processing device including a second cabinet disposed below the first cabinet and a second drum disposed within the second cabinet and configured to receive garments; and a base portion located below the first drum and including an air supply portion for supplying air to an interior of the first drum; the first cabinet includes a first side panel disposed laterally of the first drum; the second cabinet includes a second side panel located below the first side panel and disposed laterally of the second drum; A clothing treatment device, wherein at least a portion of the base is located below an upper end of the second side panel.

[18] The clothing processing device described in

[17] , wherein the base is connected to the second cabinet and at least a portion of the base is located inside the second cabinet.

[19] The clothing processing device described in

[17] , wherein the first processing device is provided on top of the second processing device on which the base is provided.

[20] The first cabinet further includes a rear panel located behind the first drum, The clothing processing device described in

[19] , wherein the first processing device further includes a first drive unit coupled to the rear panel and providing rotational force for the first drum. 〔twenty one〕 The second processing device is a tub provided within the second cabinet, in which the second drum is provided and in which water is contained; and The clothing treatment device described in

[17] further comprises a detergent supply unit connected to the tub and supplying detergent to the inside of the tub. 〔twenty two〕 The clothing processing device described in

[21] , wherein the base and the detergent supply unit are provided in the second cabinet, positioned above the tub, and arranged so as not to overlap each other. 〔twenty three〕 The second processing device is a tub provided within the second cabinet, in which the second drum is provided and in which water is contained; and a water supply valve disposed within the second cabinet and connected to an external water supply source for regulating the flow of water supplied to the tub; The clothing treatment device described in

[17] , wherein the water supply valve is located above the base. 〔twenty four〕 the at least a portion of the base is located within the second cabinet; The clothing processing device described in

[17] , wherein the base further includes a temperature control unit for adjusting the temperature of the air in the air supply unit. 〔twenty five〕 The temperature adjustment unit includes a compressor that circulates a fluid that exchanges heat with air, The clothing treatment device described in

[24] , wherein at least a portion of the compressor protrudes upward from the upper end of the second side panel.

[26] The clothing processing device described in

[25] , wherein the base has a compressor mounting portion on which the compressor is mounted, the compressor mounting portion being recessed toward the second drum.

[27] The clothing treatment device according to claim 26, wherein the compressor mounting portion forms the lowermost end of the base.

[28] the first cabinet includes a first front panel located forward of the first drum; the second cabinet includes a second front panel located below the first front panel and forward of the second drum; a control panel is provided between the first front panel and the second front panel, the control panel being signal-connected to the first processing device and the second processing device; The clothing processing device described in

[17] , wherein the lower end of the control panel is located lower than the upper end of the second side panel.

[29] The clothing processing device described in

[28] , wherein the upper end of the control panel is located above the lower end of the first side panel.

[30] a lower end of the first front panel is located above a lower end of the first side panel, The clothing processing device described in

[29] , wherein the upper end of the second front panel is located lower than the upper end of the second side panel.

[31] A clothing treatment device, a first processing device including a first cabinet and a first drum disposed inside the first cabinet and configured to receive garments; a second processing device including a second cabinet disposed below the first cabinet and a second drum disposed within the second cabinet and configured to receive garments; and a base provided in the first processing device and including an air supply unit for supplying air to an interior of the first drum; The first processing device is disposed above the second processing device, and the air supply section and the inside of the first drum are in communication with each other.

[32] the air supply includes a connection for communicating with the interior of the first drum; The clothing processing device described in

[31] , wherein the first processing device has a first connecting portion that slides in a first direction to connect with the connecting portion.

[33] The connecting portion is a joint sealer surrounding an open surface that opens toward the first joint; and a sliding groove extending along the first direction and into which a portion of the first coupling part is inserted and slid; A clothing processing device as described in

[32] , wherein a portion of the connected sealer is positioned in the sliding groove.

[34] The clothing treatment device described in

[33] , wherein the connected sealer has a first portion located in the first direction relative to the open surface and positioned higher than a second portion located in the opposite direction to the first direction.

[35] The connecting portion is a first connecting surface that is positioned in the first direction with respect to the open surface and is positioned above the open surface to support the first coupling portion in the first direction; and a second connecting surface located in a direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the open surface and below the open surface to support the first connecting portion in the first direction; The clothing treatment device described in

[34] , wherein the first part of the connected sealer is positioned on the first connecting surface and the second part is positioned on the second connecting surface.

[36] the air supply unit includes a connection unit for communicating with the first drum and the second drum; The first processing device further includes a first coupling portion coupled to the coupling portion and communicating the inside of the first drum with the coupling portion, The second processing device further includes a second coupling portion coupled to the coupling portion and communicating the inside of the second drum with the coupling portion, The clothing processing device described in

[31] , wherein at least one of the connecting portion, the first connecting portion, and the second connecting portion is provided with a selection portion that alternatively allows air flow between the connecting portion and either one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[37] The selection unit is provided to be rotatable, In a first rotation position, air is permitted to flow between the first joint portion and the connecting portion; A clothing processing device as described in

[36] , configured to allow air flow between the second connecting portion and the connecting portion in a second rotation position.

Claims

1. A clothing treatment device, a first drum in which the garments are stored; a tub located below the first drum and configured to contain water; a second drum disposed within the tub and in which the garments are received; a base provided between the first drum and the tub; an air supply section provided in the base and supplying air to the first drum; a fluid circulation section provided in the base, through which a fluid undergoes heat exchange with the air in the air supply section circulates, and which includes a compressor for compressing the fluid; and a detergent supply section disposed between the first drum and the tub and supplying a detergent to an inside of the tub; A clothing treatment device, wherein a lower end of the compressor is positioned so as to overlap with the detergent supply section along a plane parallel to the ground.

2. the base includes a compressor mounting portion to which the compressor is attached; The clothing treatment device of claim 1 , wherein the compressor attachment portion is positioned to overlap the detergent supply portion along a direction parallel to the ground.

3. the compressor includes an extension support extending away from the compressor and coupled to the base; The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein the extension support portion is positioned so as to overlap the detergent supply portion along a direction parallel to the ground.

4. The fluid circulation unit further includes a heat exchanger in which heat exchange between the fluid and the air of the air supply unit is performed, The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein a lower end of the heat exchanger is positioned so as to overlap with the detergent supply section along a direction parallel to the ground.

5. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein a lower end of the compressor is located rearward of the detergent supply section.

6. a water valve connected to an external water source to regulate the flow of water provided to the tub or detergent supply; The clothing treatment device of claim 1 , wherein the water supply valve is located above the base.

7. a water supply hose connected to the detergent supply unit and through which water flows; The clothing treatment device according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the water supply hose is positioned above the base.

8. The clothing treatment device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the base is positioned to overlap the detergent supply unit along a direction parallel to the ground.

9. The clothing treatment device according to claim 8 , wherein the base portion is open at a portion that overlaps with the detergent supply portion along a direction perpendicular to the ground.

10. The clothing treatment device according to claim 8 , wherein the base is arranged so as not to overlap the detergent supply unit along a direction perpendicular to the ground.

11. The base further includes a compressor mounting portion to which the compressor is attached, The clothing treatment device of claim 9, wherein the compressor attachment portion is located rearward of the detergent supply portion.

12. A heat exchanger is connected to the base, in which a fluid flows and exchanges heat with air, The clothing treatment device of claim 11, wherein the heat exchanger is located to the side of the detergent supply section.

13. The base further includes a compressor mounting portion to which the compressor is attached, The clothing treatment device of claim 1 , wherein the compressor attachment portion forms a lowermost end of the base.

14. The clothing treatment device of claim 1 , further comprising: a first drive section spaced from the base section and coupled to the first drum for rotating the first drum.

15. a rear panel located behind the first drum and shielding the first drum from the outside; The clothing treatment device of claim 14, wherein the first drive section is coupled to the back panel.

16. A clothing treatment device, a first drum in which the garments are stored; a tub located below the first drum and configured to contain water; a second drum disposed within the tub and in which the garments are received; a base provided between the first drum and the tub and including an air supply for supplying air to the first drum; and a detergent supply section disposed between the first drum and the tub and supplying a detergent to an inside of the tub; A clothing processing device, wherein the base is positioned along a direction perpendicular to the ground so as not to overlap with the detergent supply unit, and the lower end of the base is positioned lower than the upper end of the detergent supply unit.

17. A clothing treatment device, a first processing device including a first cabinet and a first drum disposed inside the first cabinet and configured to receive garments; a second processing device including a second cabinet disposed below the first cabinet and a second drum disposed inside the second cabinet and receiving garments; and a base portion located below the first drum and including an air supply portion for supplying air to an interior of the first drum; the first cabinet includes a first side panel disposed laterally of the first drum; the second cabinet includes a second side panel located below the first side panel and disposed laterally of the second drum; A clothing treatment device, wherein at least a portion of the base is located below an upper end of the second side panel.

18. The clothing treatment device of claim 17, wherein the base is coupled to the second cabinet and the at least a portion is located within the second cabinet.

19. The clothing treatment device of claim 17, wherein the first treatment device is provided above the second treatment device on which the base is provided.

20. The first cabinet further includes a rear panel located behind the first drum, The clothing treatment device of claim 19, further comprising a first drive coupled to the back panel and providing rotational force for the first drum.

21. The second processing device is a tub provided within the second cabinet, in which the second drum is provided and in which water is contained; and The clothing treatment device of claim 17, further comprising: a detergent supply unit connected to the tub and supplying detergent to the interior of the tub.

22. The clothing treatment device of claim 21, wherein the base and the detergent supply are provided in the second cabinet, positioned above the tub, and positioned so as not to overlap each other.

23. The second processing device is a tub provided within the second cabinet, in which the second drum is provided and in which water is contained; and a water supply valve disposed within the second cabinet and connected to an external water supply source for regulating the flow of water supplied to the tub; The clothing treatment device of claim 17, wherein the water inlet valve is located above the base.

24. the at least a portion of the base is located within the second cabinet; The clothing treatment device of claim 17, wherein the base further comprises a temperature adjustment section for adjusting the temperature of the air in the air supply section.

25. The temperature adjustment unit includes a compressor that circulates a fluid that exchanges heat with air, The clothing treatment device of claim 24, wherein the compressor at least partially protrudes above an upper end of the second side panel.

26. The clothing treatment device of claim 25, wherein the base has a compressor mounting portion on which the compressor is mounted, the compressor mounting portion being recessed toward the second drum.

27. The clothing treatment device of claim 26, wherein the compressor attachment portion forms a lowermost end of the base.

28. the first cabinet includes a first front panel located forward of the first drum; the second cabinet includes a second front panel located below the first front panel and forward of the second drum; a control panel is provided between the first front panel and the second front panel, the control panel being signal-connected to the first processing device and the second processing device; The clothing treatment device of claim 17, wherein the lower end of the control panel is located below the upper end of the second side panel.

29. The clothing treatment device of claim 28, wherein an upper end of the control panel is located above a lower end of the first side panel.

30. a lower end of the first front panel is located above a lower end of the first side panel, The clothing treatment device of claim 29, wherein an upper end of the second front panel is located below an upper end of the second side panel.

31. A clothing treatment device, a first processing device including a first cabinet and a first drum disposed inside the first cabinet and configured to receive garments; a second processing device including a second cabinet disposed below the first cabinet and a second drum disposed inside the second cabinet and receiving garments; and a base provided in the first processing device and including an air supply unit for supplying air to an interior of the first drum; A clothing processing device, wherein the first processing device is provided above the second processing device, and the air supply section and the inside of the first drum are in communication with each other.

32. the air supply includes a connection for communicating with the interior of the first drum; The clothing treatment device of claim 31, wherein the first treatment device has a first coupling portion that slides in a first direction to couple with the connecting portion.

33. The connecting portion is a joint sealer surrounding an open surface that opens toward the first joint; and a sliding groove extending along the first direction and into which a portion of the first coupling portion is inserted and slid; The clothing treatment device of claim 32, wherein a portion of the interlocking sealer is disposed in the sliding groove.

34. The clothing treatment device of claim 33, wherein the connected sealer has a first portion positioned in the first direction relative to the open surface and positioned above a second portion positioned in the opposite direction to the first direction.

35. The connecting portion is a first connecting surface that is located in the first direction with respect to the open surface and is located above the open surface to support the first coupling portion in the first direction; and a second connecting surface located in a direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the open surface and below the open surface to support the first connecting portion in the first direction; 35. The clothing treatment device of claim 34, wherein the first portion of the coupled sealer is disposed on the first coupling surface and the second portion is disposed on the second coupling surface.

36. the air supply unit includes a connection unit for communicating with the first drum and the second drum; The first processing device further includes a first coupling portion coupled to the coupling portion and communicating the inside of the first drum with the coupling portion, The second processing device further includes a second coupling portion coupled to the coupling portion and communicating the inside of the second drum with the coupling portion, The clothing processing device of claim 31, wherein at least one of the connecting portion, the first joining portion, and the second joining portion is provided with a selection portion that alternatively allows air flow between the connecting portion and either one of the first joining portion and the second joining portion.

37. The selection unit is provided to be rotatable, At a first rotation position, air is permitted to flow between the first coupling portion and the connecting portion; 37. The clothing treatment device of claim 36, configured to allow air flow between the second coupling portion and the connecting portion in a second rotational position.

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