Laundry processing apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry processing apparatus including: a detergent box disposed below a tub to store a detergent supplied to the tub; a detergent cover coupled to a lower part of a cabinet so as to shield the detergent box; and a movable rotation part provided on at least one of the detergent cover and the cabinet to slide and rotate the detergent cover away from the cabinet.

Description

Garment processing equipment

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device and a control method thereof.

[0002] The garment treatment device performs at least one of a washing cycle to remove foreign substances from the garment and a drying cycle to remove moisture from the garment.

[0003] These garment treatment devices can be broadly categorized into front-load types having an opening at the front and top-load types having an opening at the top. Recently, a front-load type garment treatment device has appeared in which the detergent box that supplies detergent is pulled in and out from below the opening.

[0004] This type of garment treatment device has the advantage of being able to omit the hole or boundary line for inserting and withdrawing the detergent box from the front panel of the cabinet because the detergent box is not placed higher than the opening, and the front panel of the garment treatment device itself can be made of an all-metal material to enhance the aesthetic appeal.

[0005] However, if the detergent box is exposed at the front, it is not only unsightly but also may be discharged at will, so conventional clothing treatment devices have attached a cover to the cabinet that shields the front of the detergent box.

[0006] The above cover had the advantage of being rotatable up and down at the bottom of the cabinet of the above garment treatment device, so that the detergent box could be selectively opened.

[0007] However, when the lower part of the cover is connected to the lower part of the cabinet so that the upper part of the cover can rotate up and down, there is a problem that when the cover is opened, the connection part between the cover and the cabinet is exposed to the outside, which reduces the aesthetic appeal.

[0008] In addition, when the cover and the front panel are placed in parallel and the cover and the front panel are pressed against each other, the aesthetics can be enhanced, but there is a problem in that the upper surface of the cover interferes with the lower surface of the front panel, and the cover cannot be opened smoothly.

[0009] In particular, when both sides of the front of the cover protrude and are combined with both sides of the cabinet, there is an advantage in that the joint structure can be made large without the joint portion being exposed to the outside, thereby strengthening the joint strength. However, there is a problem in that the upper side surface of the cover interferes with the lower side of the front panel, making it difficult to open the cover.

[0010] In this case, if the cover is placed at a large distance from the lower part of the front panel, the cover does not interfere with the front panel, but not only is the aesthetic appeal greatly reduced, but there is also a high possibility that the user's body or clothing may be accidentally inserted into the gap.

[0011] Therefore, there has been a fundamental problem in the past in that it is impossible to apply a detergent cover that is arranged parallel to the front and side of the cabinet and can selectively shield the detergent box while being in close contact with the front and side of the cabinet.

[0012] In addition, in the conventional clothing treatment device, even when the detergent cover opens the detergent box, there was an inconvenience in that the detergent box collided with the detergent cover or interfered with the joint where the detergent cover is connected to the cabinet during the process of pulling out the detergent box.

[0013] In addition, conventional clothing treatment devices have problems in that the detergent cover rotates excessively downward, making it difficult for the user to close the detergent cover again, or the detergent cover may be damaged by colliding with the lower ground or an auxiliary device placed below.

[0014] The present invention aims to provide a clothes treatment device capable of maximizing aesthetics by shielding the connection between the detergent cover and the cabinet.

[0015] The present invention aims to provide a clothes treatment device that can freely rotate up and down without interfering with the cabinet even when the detergent cover is in close contact with the front and side of the cabinet.

[0016] The present invention aims to provide a clothes treatment device capable of rotating the detergent cover up and down without interference even when the detergent cover is placed in close contact with the front and side surfaces of the cabinet while being arranged parallel to each other.

[0017] The present invention aims to provide a clothes treatment device in which the detergent cover can be rotated up and down without interference with the cabinet even when both sides of the detergent cover are extended to a height corresponding to the front and are in close contact with the cabinet.

[0018] The present invention aims to provide a clothes treatment device capable of minimizing the gap in the cabinet when the detergent cover shields the detergent box.

[0019] The present invention aims to provide a clothes treatment device that is free from the risk of colliding with an auxiliary device placed on the ground or below even when the detergent cover rotates downward to expose the detergent box.

[0020] The present invention aims to provide a clothes treatment device in which the detergent cover does not restrict the withdrawal and entry of the detergent box.

[0021] In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention provides a clothes treatment device including a detergent box disposed at the bottom of a tub and storing detergent supplied to the tub, a detergent cover coupled to the bottom of a cabinet and shielding the detergent box, and a moving rotation unit provided on at least one of the detergent cover and the cabinet and rotating the detergent cover by sliding it away from the cabinet.

[0022] The above-mentioned moving rotation part may include a rotation shaft provided in one of the detergent cover and the cabinet to form a center of rotation of the detergent cover, and an elevation slit provided in the other of the detergent cover and the cabinet to rotatably support the rotation shaft and guide the rotation shaft to slide.

[0023] The above-mentioned lifting slit may be formed to have a length greater than the diameter of the rotation axis.

[0024] The cabinet may include a front panel having the opening and positioned above the detergent box, a base panel positioned below the drum to support the detergent box and have a front exposed, and a connecting panel positioned in front of the base panel to expose the detergent box and be connected to the detergent cover.

[0025] The above-mentioned moving rotation axis may protrude on both sides of the detergent cover, and the above-mentioned lifting slit may be formed on both sides of the above-mentioned connecting panel.

[0026] The above-mentioned elevator slit can extend from top to bottom on the side of the connecting panel.

[0027] The above connecting panel is positioned behind the front panel, and the detergent cover can be positioned parallel to the front panel while shielding the detergent box.

[0028] The detergent cover is disposed at the front lower portion of the front panel and includes an exposed surface that shields the detergent box, and a coupling surface extending from both sides of the exposed surface to both sides of the connection panel, and the rotation axis is provided to protrude inside the coupling surface, and a height difference between the upper and lower ends of the lifting slit may be formed to be equal to or greater than a difference in length between the upper rear vertex of the coupling surface and the moving axis.

[0029] The above-mentioned elevator slit may be positioned so that the lower part is further forward than the upper part.

[0030] The detergent cover and at least one of the cabinets may further include a stopper that limits the angle at which the detergent cover is opened.

[0031] The above stopper may be provided to limit the exposed surface of the detergent cover from rotating downwards more than an angle at which it is aligned parallel to the ground.

[0032] The above stopper may include a moving shaft arranged spaced apart from the rotational axis in one of the detergent cover and the cabinet, and a guide slit provided in the other of the detergent cover and the cabinet to support the moving shaft so that it can move back and forth.

[0033] The above guide slit may be formed in a convex curve extending downward from behind the above lift slit toward the upper portion of the above lift slit.

[0034] The upper end of the above guide slit may be positioned above the lower end of the above lift slit, and the lower end of the above guide slit may be positioned behind the upper end of the above lift slit.

[0035] The above guide slit may include a guide groove extending downward in a convex curve from the top to the bottom to guide the moving axis, and an end extending rearwardly upward from the bottom of the guide groove to rotatably support the moving axis.

[0036] The detergent cover further includes a hook portion that protrudes from the back surface and detachably fixes the detergent box to the cabinet, and a guide portion that protrudes from below the hook portion and guides withdrawal of the detergent box, and the height of the guide portion may be equal to or greater than the height of the hook portion.

[0037] The present invention has the effect of maximizing aesthetics by shielding the connection between the detergent cover and the cabinet.

[0038] The present invention has the effect of allowing the detergent cover to rotate freely up and down without interfering with the cabinet even when it is pressed against the front and side of the cabinet.

[0039] The present invention has the effect of allowing the detergent cover to rotate up and down without interference even when the detergent cover is placed in close contact with the front and side surfaces while being placed parallel to the front and side surfaces of the cabinet.

[0040] The present invention has the effect that the detergent cover can be rotated up and down without interference with the cabinet even when both sides of the detergent cover are extended to a height corresponding to the front and are in close contact with the cabinet.

[0041] The present invention has the effect of minimizing the gap in the cabinet when the detergent cover shields the detergent box.

[0042] The present invention has the effect that even if the detergent cover rotates downward to expose the detergent box, there is no risk of collision with the ground or an auxiliary device placed below.

[0043] Figure 1 illustrates the appearance of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 2 illustrates an internal cross-section when the garment treatment device of the present invention is equipped as a composite device.

[0045] Figure 3 illustrates in detail the internal structure of the cabinet of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 4 illustrates the appearance of an auxiliary device that can be included in the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 5 illustrates the appearance of an auxiliary device that can be included in the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 6 illustrates an embodiment of a detergent box and detergent cover of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 7 illustrates a structure in which a detergent cover is combined in the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 8 illustrates an embodiment in which the detergent cover can be opened without interfering with the front panel.

[0051] Figure 9 illustrates another embodiment in which the detergent cover can be opened without interfering with the front panel.

[0052] Figure 10 illustrates in detail the process of the detergent cover rotating on the connecting panel.

[0053] Figure 11 illustrates an embodiment in which the detergent cover is rotated at an angle exactly parallel to the base.

[0054] Fig. 12 illustrates an embodiment in which the detergent cover is fixed to the connecting panel without obstructing the withdrawal and insertion of the detergent box.

[0055] Figure 13 illustrates an example of the structure of the detergent cover and the connecting panel.

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[0057] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In this specification, identical or similar components are given identical or similar reference numerals even in different embodiments, and the description thereof is replaced with the first description. The singular expression used in this specification includes plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if a detailed description of a related known technology is judged to obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification should not be construed as being limited by the attached drawings.

[0058] Figure 1 illustrates the appearance of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0059] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may be equipped with either a washing machine (1) or a dryer (2), or may include at least one of a composite device (4) in which a washing machine (1) and a dryer (2) are integrated, and an auxiliary device (5) arranged below the composite device (4).

[0060] Hereinafter, the garment treatment device of the present invention will be described based on the configuration in which it is equipped with a composite device (4) and an auxiliary device (5) arranged below the composite device (4). However, this is for illustrative purposes only, and the garment treatment device of the present invention does not exclude a configuration in which the washing machine (1), the dryer (2), and the washing machine (1) and the dryer (2) are arranged vertically.

[0061] The composite device (4) of the present invention may include a cabinet (10) forming an exterior. An opening may be provided at the front of the cabinet (10) through which clothes can be taken in and out, and the opening may be opened and closed by a door (200).

[0062] The door (200) may be rotatably coupled to the cabinet (10) and configured to selectively open and close the opening. When the door (200) is fixed or locked to the cabinet (10), the front surface may be configured such that only the transparent material is exposed. For this purpose, the front surface of the door (200) may be configured with glass or a transparent plastic material, such as acrylic.

[0063] A control panel (100) that receives commands to control the garment treatment device of the present invention or displays information to the outside may be placed on the upper part of the door (200).

[0064] The above cabinet may include a front panel (11) forming a front surface, and the control panel (100) may be installed on the front panel (11).

[0065] The control panel (100) may be equipped with an input unit to receive various commands from the user. The control panel (100) may also be equipped with a display unit externally to display information about the garment treatment device. At least a portion of the control panel (100) may be equipped with a touch panel to perform the functions of both the input unit and the display unit.

[0066] The control panel (100) may be configured such that its width is greater than its height, and may be configured in an oval shape or a track-like shape. Accordingly, the control panel (100) may display more information than when it is configured in a circular shape, or may easily display complete sentences, phrases, etc.

[0067] The above control panel (100) may be provided to receive a command to perform the course, display the status of performing the course, information required to perform the course, etc.

[0068] The above control panel (100) may include one or more of a plurality of buttons or a touch panel for receiving commands from a user, a microphone for receiving a user's voice, a camera or proximity sensor for receiving a user's movement or status, a screen for displaying visual information to a user, and a speaker for transmitting auditory information to a user.

[0069] When the garment treatment device of the present invention is equipped with a front-load type in which the opening is provided at the front of the cabinet, the control panel (100) may be positioned above the door (11) at the front of the cabinet (10). This ensures accessibility and identification.

[0070] Of course, when the garment treatment device of the present invention is equipped with a top-load type in which an opening is provided at the top of the cabinet, the control panel (100) may be placed in front of the door (200) on the upper surface of the cabinet (10).

[0071] In the case where an auxiliary device (5) is placed at the bottom of the above composite device (4), the control panel (100) may be provided as a composite panel that can control at least one of the composite device (4) and the lower auxiliary device (5) at the same time.

[0072] The above complex device (4) may further include a main communication module that is equipped to communicate with the outside.

[0073] The above main communication module may be equipped with any configuration as long as it can communicate with at least one of the auxiliary device (5), external terminal, router, and server separately provided from the above complex device (4).

[0074] For example, the main communication module may be equipped with a wireless communication module such as WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, etc.

[0075] The above main communication module may be connected to the control panel (100) or installed in the control panel (100) to transmit a signal input from the control panel (100) to an auxiliary device (5), an external terminal, a router, or a server.

[0076] In addition, the main communication module may be equipped to transmit signals received from an auxiliary device (5), external terminal, router, or server to the control panel (100).

[0077] When the composite device (4) of the present invention performs the configuration of a dryer (2), a filter (99) that filters drum air from the outside of the drum can be placed on the upper part of the cabinet (10).

[0078] The above filter (99) is provided to filter foreign substances in a circulation duct that is accommodated inside the cabinet (10) and circulates air, and the circulation duct may be arranged closer to the upper portion of the cabinet (10) than to the lower portion of the cabinet (10) so that the filter (99) can be drawn upward from the upper panel (13) of the cabinet. The structure of the circulation duct will be described later.

[0079] The above door (200) may be coupled to the cabinet (10) in a push button form. When the door (200) is pressed toward the cabinet (10), the door (200) may be configured to sequentially open and close the opening.

[0080] If the above door (200) is provided in a push button form, even in a situation where the user cannot pull the door (200), such as when the user is holding laundry in both hands, the door (200) can be sequentially fixed to the cabinet (10) or separated from the cabinet (10) when pressure is applied toward the opening or the cabinet (10).

[0081] The door (200) is rotatably connected to a hinge positioned on one side of the opening. Therefore, it is preferable that the locking member that connects or fixes the door (200) to the cabinet (10) be installed in an area facing the hinge with respect to the opening.

[0082] The door (200) may be provided with a pressing portion (250) on the outer surface that induces the user to press a portion corresponding to the lock portion. The pressing portion (250) may be displayed on the surface to be distinguished from other areas, or may be provided with a separate light or the like to be visually distinguished.

[0083] The above door (200) may further include a sensing unit (240) that is equipped to receive a user's pressure or touch and separate the door (200) from the cabinet (10).

[0084] The sensing unit (240) may be configured to detect physical contact with a user. For example, the sensing unit (240) may include any configuration that can detect physical contact with a user, such as a touch film, touch panel, physical button, or piezoelectric element installed on the door (200).

[0085] The door (200) can be opened from the cabinet (10) without being pressed toward the cabinet (10) when the user touches or presses the sensing unit (240). This can prevent damage or scratches from occurring when the door (200) is pressed by a user or an object.

[0086] The sensing unit (240) may be provided near the pressurizing unit (250). Thus, the user can intuitively recognize that the sensing unit (240) and the pressurizing unit (250) are areas that receive user input.

[0087] The sensing unit (240) may be built into the door (200), and may be provided so as to be displayed on the outer surface of the door (200). Accordingly, the sensing unit (240) may further include a separate light-emitting body. Of course, the area where the sensing unit (240) is installed on the surface of the door (200) may be indicated by marking, shading, etc.

[0088] The garment treatment device of the present invention may additionally include an auxiliary device (5) arranged at the bottom of the composite device (3). The auxiliary device (5) may be arranged at the bottom of the composite device (3), and the composite device (3) may be arranged and mounted above the auxiliary device (5).

[0089] The auxiliary device (5) may include an auxiliary cabinet (10b) placed at the bottom of the cabinet (10) of the composite device (4), and a drawer (80) extended forward from the auxiliary cabinet (10b).

[0090] An auxiliary input unit (84) may be placed in front of the drawer (80) to receive a withdrawal command from the user to withdraw the drawer (80) forward.

[0091] The above auxiliary input unit (84) may be equipped to receive additional commands in addition to the withdrawal command. Accordingly, the above auxiliary input unit may be equipped as a multi-functional input unit.

[0092] The above multi-function input unit (84) may be configured in any way as long as it can receive a withdrawal command by making contact with the user's body. For example, it may be configured as a touch panel or button.

[0093] The height at which the above-mentioned composite device (4) is placed can be increased due to the above-mentioned auxiliary device (5). Accordingly, when the above-mentioned composite device (4) is equipped with a front-load type in which the door (200) is placed at the front of the cabinet (10), the position of the opening (14) is also increased, so that the user can easily access the door (200) with less or no bending of the waist.

[0094] The detailed configuration of the above composite device and the above auxiliary device is described later.

[0095] Of course, the auxiliary device (5) of the present invention may be mounted on the upper part of the cabinet (10). In this case, the auxiliary device (5) may include an auxiliary cabinet (10b), but the drawer (80) may be omitted.

[0096] Alternatively, the auxiliary device (5) may be placed in the upper part of the interior of the cabinet (10) and share the cabinet with the composite device (4).

[0097] In this case, the auxiliary input unit (84) may be placed at the upper front of the auxiliary device (10) or may be placed at the front of the auxiliary device (10).

[0098] In the following description, the auxiliary device (5) is positioned at the bottom of the cabinet (10) and includes a drawer (80). However, this does not exclude the auxiliary device (5) from being positioned at the top of the cabinet (10).

[0099] The complex device (4) of the present invention may further include a detergent box for storing detergent required when using a washing cycle to remove foreign substances from clothing. The detergent box is filled with detergent and needs to be pulled out of the cabinet (10) for cleaning whenever necessary.

[0100] However, the front panel on which the door (200) is installed in the cabinet (10) may be manufactured entirely as a single plate. Furthermore, the front panel may be entirely made of metal. Therefore, it may be difficult to provide a hole, etc. through which the detergent box can be withdrawn, through the front panel.

[0101] In addition, the front panel may be provided so as not to expose any devices to the outside other than the control panel (100) and the door (200) to maximize aesthetics, and extends from the upper panel of the cabinet (10) toward the bottom.

[0102] Accordingly, the detergent box of the present invention may be provided so as to be pulled out forward from below the front panel. The front panel may be positioned at a height spaced a certain distance from the bottom surface of the cabinet, and the detergent box may be provided so as to be placed on the bottom surface of the cabinet and pulled out forward.

[0103] The garment treatment device of the present invention may further include a detergent cover (900) that is rotatably coupled to the cabinet to shield the detergent box in order to prevent the detergent box from being exposed to the outside.

[0104] Figure 2 illustrates an internal cross-section when the garment treatment device of the present invention is equipped as a composite device.

[0105] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may include a tub (20) accommodated inside the cabinet (10) to store water, and a drum (30) rotatably accommodated in the tub (20) to store water.

[0106] The above tub (20) may include a tub body (21) having a cylindrical shape and an inlet (22) at the front.

[0107] The above tub body (21) may be made of a plastic material, etc., and the inlet (22) may be provided in a cylindrical shape protruding from the front of the tub body (21) and having a diameter smaller than that of the tub body (21).

[0108] The above-mentioned inlet (22) may be provided to communicate with the opening (14) of the above-mentioned cabinet (10).

[0109] Meanwhile, the tub (20) may further include a gasket (23) that seals between the inlet (22) and the opening (14).

[0110] The above gasket (23) may be provided as a separate configuration from the tub body (21). It may be provided in a ring shape to seal between the inlet (22) and the opening (14).

[0111] The above gasket (23) may be made of an elastic material. Accordingly, the gasket (23) can maintain a state of sealing the opening (14) and the inlet (22) even when vibration occurs in the tub (20), and can prevent vibration from being transmitted to the opening (14) or the door (200).

[0112] The above drum (30) may include a drum body (31) that is rotatably provided on the tub body (21) to store clothes, and an inlet (35) that is positioned at the front of the drum body (31) and communicates with the inlet (22) and the opening (14).

[0113] The above drum body (31) may be provided in a cylindrical shape, and a through hole (33) communicating with the inside of the tub body (21) may be provided on the back surface or outer surface. The above drum body (31) may be provided with a metal material.

[0114] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may include a water supply unit (50) that supplies water to the tub (20) and a drain unit (60) that drains water to the tub (20).

[0115] The above water supply unit (50) may include a water supply valve (51) that is coupled to the cabinet (10) and connected to an external water source to selectively supply water, and a water supply pipe (52) that extends from the water supply valve (51) and transmits water supplied from the external water source. The water supply pipe (52) may be coupled to the tub body (21) or may have its end coupled to the gasket (23).

[0116] If the above water supply pipe (52) can supply water to the above tub (20), the above water supply pipe (52) may be connected to any part of the tub (20).

[0117] The above drainage unit (60) may include a drain pipe (61) connected to the lower portion of the tub (20) to drain water from the tub (20), a drainage pump (62) that provides power to drain water supplied from the drain pipe (61) to the outside of the cabinet (10), and a drainage pipe (63) that extends from the drainage pump (62) to the outside of the cabinet (10) to drain water.

[0118] The garment treatment device of the present invention may further include a water level sensor (24) for detecting the water level of the tub (20). The water level sensor (24) may be provided in any configuration as long as it can detect the water level inside the tub (20). For example, the water level sensor (24) may include a communication pipe that is connected to the tub (20) and has a blocked end, and a device portion that is positioned on the upper portion of the communication pipe and detects a pressure change inside the communication pipe.

[0119] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may further include a support member (70) that supports the tub (20) inside the cabinet (10).

[0120] The above support member (70) may include at least one of a suspension supporting the lower portion of the tub (20) and a spring supporting the upper portion of the tub (20).

[0121] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may include a driving unit (40) having the same structure as a general washing machine (1).

[0122] In addition, the clothing treatment device of the present invention may further include a heat supply unit (90) capable of circulating air inside the tub (20) or the drum (30) and heating the air.

[0123] The above heat supply unit (90) may be placed lower than the tub (20).

[0124] However, since the tub (20) is the closest configuration to the drum (30) and the lower part of the tub (20) is provided with a drainage part (60), the heat supply part (90) can be installed and placed on the tub (20).

[0125] The heat supply unit (90) may be positioned and secured on the upper portion of the tub (20). That is, the heat supply unit (90) may be positioned above the opening of the tub.

[0126] The heat supply unit (90) may include at least one of a circulation path (91) extending from the tub (20) in at least one of the front-back / left-right directions to circulate air inside the tub (20), an evaporator (92) received in the circulation path (91) to cool the air and condense moisture, a condenser (93) disposed downstream of the evaporator to heat the air, a compressor (94) disposed outside the circulation path (91) to supply refrigerant that heats the air to the condenser (93), an expansion valve that expands and cools the refrigerant discharged from the condenser (93) and delivers it to the evaporator (92), and a circulation fan (96) disposed inside the circulation path (91) to provide power to circulate the air.

[0127] The above circulation path (91) may be provided so that one end is connected to the upper rear of the tub body (21) and the other end is connected to the upper front of the tub body (21) or the gasket (24).

[0128] The above circulation fan (96) can be driven so that air is sucked into the circulation path (91) from the rear of the drum (30) and the air is discharged into the drum body (31) through the inlet (35).

[0129] Accordingly, the hot air generated in the heat supply unit (90) can be introduced into the inlet (35) and evenly supplied to the drum body (31), so that the clothes can be evenly dried. In addition, the air used to dry the clothes can be introduced into one end of the circulation path (91) without difficulty by passing through the through hole (33) by the negative pressure provided by the blower fan (96).

[0130] As a result, the heat supply unit (90) can be provided so that the drum (30) is accommodated in the tub (20) and a plurality of through holes (33) are provided on the outer surface of the drum (30), so that even if the air resistance is high, hot air can be supplied into the inside of the drum body (31).

[0131] Since the above heat supply unit (90) has the above tub (20) positioned at the bottom, the collection unit and storage tank for collecting condensate can be omitted. That is, the water condensed within the above circulation path (91) can be collected in the above tub (20) and discharged to the above drainage unit (60).

[0132] The garment treatment device of the present invention can perform multiple courses for treating garments based on the above configuration. The courses may include a washing course for removing foreign substances from garments and a drying course for removing moisture from garments.

[0133] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may include an integrated control unit in which a control unit for performing a washing course and a control unit for performing a drying course are integrated, and the integrated control unit may be built into the control panel (100) or may be provided as a control panel separately from the control panel (100) and mounted inside the cabinet (10).

[0134] The garment treatment device of the present invention may include a driving unit (40) coupled to the tub (20) to rotate the drum (30).

[0135] The above driving unit (40) may include a stator (41) coupled to the rear of the tub body (21), a rotor (42) rotated by the stator (41), and a rotation shaft (43) connecting the rotor (42) and the drum (30).

[0136] The above tub body (21) has a rotation shaft (43) passing through its back surface, and a bearing housing that rotatably supports the rotation shaft (43) can be installed.

[0137] The detergent box (800) may be placed at the bottom of the tub (20). The detergent box (800) may be placed lower than the front panel. The detergent box (800) may be connected to the drainage unit (60) or the circulation unit (65) described below to supply detergent to the tub (20).

[0138] Figure 3 illustrates in detail the internal structure of the cabinet of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0139] The above circulation path (91) can be arranged to extend in an L-shape from the upper part of the tub (20) to secure the volume through which air moves or the area of ​​the evaporator and condenser.

[0140] That is, after extending forward from one side of the upper rear of the tub body (21), it can extend to the other side of the upper front of the tub body (21).

[0141] The above circulation path (91) may include an inlet portion (91a) extending from the rear to the front of the tub body (21), a moving portion (91b) extending from the inlet portion to the front other side of the tub body (21) or the gasket (24), and a discharge portion (91c) extending downward from the moving portion and communicating with the inside of the gasket (24).

[0142] The above duct can extend left and right from the top of the tub (20), and a filter (99), an evaporator (92), and a condenser (93) can be sequentially arranged inside.

[0143] The above circulation fan (96) may be provided to communicate with the above circulation path (91).

[0144] The above circulation fan (96) may be installed inside the circulation path (91) and may include a housing connecting the moving part and the discharge part.

[0145] The above circulation fan (96) is placed in front of the tub body (21) to evenly distribute the weight of the rear of the tub body (21) to which the driving unit (40) is coupled.

[0146] The above circulation fan (96) can be driven to move air from the inlet to the outlet.

[0147] The water supply pipe (51) of the above water supply unit (50) may be connected to a gasket (24). A nozzle unit (500) coupled to the end of the water supply unit (51) may be installed on the gasket (24). The nozzle unit (500) may be provided to evenly spray water supplied from the water supply pipe (51) into the interior of the drum body (31).

[0148] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may further include a circulation unit (65) that recirculates and supplies the water of the tub (20).

[0149] The above circulation unit (65) may include a circulation pump that is in communication with the drainage pump (62) or is placed on one side of the drainage pump (62), and a circulation hose that supplies water drained from the tub body (21) back to the tub (20).

[0150] In this way, water can be saved by reusing the water in the tub (20) during the washing or rinsing process, and the washing efficiency can also be increased by evenly dissolving detergent, etc. through the circulation part (65).

[0151] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may further include a detergent box (800) for storing detergent supplied to the tub (20).

[0152] The detergent box (800) may be positioned lower than the tub (200). The detergent box (800) can prevent interference with the heat supply unit (90) positioned above, and can be exposed to the user without difficulty even when the complex device (4) is raised by the auxiliary device (5).

[0153] The detergent box (800) may be equipped with a detergent body that holds detergent and a detergent pump that sprays the detergent held in the detergent body into the tub (20). Accordingly, water from the tub (20) can be prevented from randomly entering the detergent box (800) or detergent can be prevented from randomly being supplied.

[0154] The above detergent box (800) may be equipped to supply detergent to at least one of the drainage unit (60) and the circulation unit (65).

[0155] When supplying detergent to the above circulation unit (65), the detergent can be supplied to the tub (20) while driving the circulation pump, etc., and during the circulation process, the detergent can be more easily dissolved in water and the detergent can be evenly supplied to the clothes.

[0156] A filtration filter (66) can be placed between the above-mentioned drainage pump (62) and the circulation unit (65), thereby preventing foreign substances discharged from the tub (20) from being re-introduced into the circulation unit (65).

[0157] The above filter (66) can be exposed in front of the detergent box (800) and can be detachably installed in the front.

[0158] The above cabinet may further include a base (15) supporting the above filter (66) and the above detergent box (800).

[0159] The above base (15) can form the lower surface of the cabinet (10).

[0160] The above base (15) can be provided to support the support (70), and can support the detergent box (800) and the filter (66) without interfering with the support (70).

[0161] The detergent box (800) may be detachably mounted on the base (15) and may be configured to be pulled out and inserted forward from the base (15). Thus, the user can continuously replenish detergent into the detergent box (800) and also wash the detergent.

[0162] The front of the above base (15) may further include a step panel (16) positioned at the bottom of the front panel (11) to guide the withdrawal of at least one of the detergent box (800) and the filter (66).

[0163] The above step panel (16) may have a hole through which the detergent box (800) and the filter (66) are inserted and removed, and may block the base (15) from being exposed to the outside.

[0164] The above-mentioned step panel (16) may be provided separately from the front panel (11). Accordingly, the front panel (11) and the step panel (16) may be provided with different materials. As a result, even if the front panel (11) is provided with a metal material that is rigid or difficult to form, the step panel (16) may be provided with a material that is easy to form so as to guide or expose the withdrawal of one or more of the detergent box (800) and the filter (66).

[0165] Figure 4 illustrates the appearance of an auxiliary device that can be included in the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0166] The above auxiliary device (5) may be provided with a smaller height and volume than the above composite device (4).

[0167] The above auxiliary device may be provided as an auxiliary garment processing device and additionally installed to the composite device (4). Of course, the above auxiliary device (5) may be provided independently.

[0168] When the garment treatment device of the present invention is equipped with an auxiliary device (5), the cabinet (10) may include an auxiliary cabinet (10b) whose height is lower than the width in the left-right direction and the length in the front-back direction.

[0169] Since the above auxiliary cabinet (10b) is provided with a low height, it can be placed below the composite device (4).

[0170] Of course, the auxiliary device (5) may be placed on top of the composite device (4), but for convenience of explanation, the following description will be based on the auxiliary device (5) being placed on the bottom of the composite device (4) or being placed independently.

[0171] The above auxiliary cabinet (10b) may be provided with an opening at the front.

[0172] The above auxiliary device (5) may further include a drawer (80) that is provided in the auxiliary cabinet (10b) so as to be inserted and removed through the opening.

[0173] The above drawer (80) may include a drawer body (82) that accommodates a tub or a rotating drum that accommodates water therein, a drawer panel (81) that is arranged in front of the drawer body (81) and opens and closes the opening, and a rail (83) that allows the drawer body (82) to be drawn in and out of the auxiliary cabinet (10b).

[0174] The above drawer body (82) may be provided in a case shape with an open upper portion, and may further include an auxiliary door (29) for opening or closing the tub and drum inside.

[0175] The above auxiliary device (5) is equipped with a drawer (80) so that it can be prevented from being interfered with when used even if there is another clothing treatment device or home appliance above it.

[0176] Figure 5 illustrates an example of the internal structure when the garment treatment device of the present invention is equipped with an auxiliary device.

[0177] The above auxiliary device (5) may include an auxiliary tub (20b) that accommodates water inside the drawer (80), and an auxiliary drum (30b) that is rotatably provided in the auxiliary tub and can accommodate clothes.

[0178] The above auxiliary tub (20b) and the above auxiliary drum (30b) may be provided with a height smaller than the diameter, and an inlet for inserting clothes may be formed at the top.

[0179] The above auxiliary device (5) may further include a water level detection unit (26b) that detects the water level of the auxiliary tub (20b). The water level detection unit (26b) may detect the water level of the auxiliary tub (20b) by being connected to the auxiliary tub (20b) from the outside of the auxiliary tub (20b) and detecting a pressure change inside the auxiliary tub (20b).

[0180] The above auxiliary device (5) may include an auxiliary door (29) that is coupled to the upper portion of the auxiliary tub (20b) to prevent water or clothing inside the auxiliary tub (20b) from randomly leaking out.

[0181] In addition, the auxiliary device (5) may include an auxiliary driving unit (40b) coupled to the auxiliary tub (20b) to rotate the auxiliary drum (30b).

[0182] The above auxiliary driving unit (40b) may be arranged at the lower portion of the auxiliary tub (20b) and may be provided to rotate the auxiliary drum (30b).

[0183] The above auxiliary driving unit (40b) may include an auxiliary stator (41b) that is coupled to the lower portion of the auxiliary tub (20d) and generates a rotating magnetic field, an auxiliary rotor (42b) that is rotated by the auxiliary stator (41b), and an auxiliary rotation shaft (43b) that is coupled to the lower portion of the auxiliary drum (30b) and that is rotated by the auxiliary rotor.

[0184] The auxiliary device (5) of the present invention may further include an auxiliary water supply unit (50b) provided to supply water to the auxiliary tub (20b).

[0185] The above auxiliary water supply unit (50b) may include an auxiliary water supply valve (51b) coupled to an auxiliary cabinet (10b), an auxiliary water supply pipe (52b) extending from the auxiliary water supply valve (51b) to a drawer to supply water, and an auxiliary box (53b) guiding water supplied from the auxiliary water supply pipe (52b) to a tub.

[0186] The above auxiliary water supply pipe (52b) may be provided with a structure that extends forward by the length that the drawer (80) is extended from the auxiliary cabinet (10b). The above auxiliary box (53b) may be provided to store detergent.

[0187] The auxiliary device (5) of the present invention may further include an auxiliary drainage unit (60b) provided to drain water into the auxiliary tub (20b).

[0188] The above auxiliary drainage unit (60b) may include an auxiliary drainage pipe (61b) for draining water from the auxiliary tub (20b), an auxiliary pump (62b) coupled to the auxiliary drainage pipe (61b) to provide power for draining water, and an auxiliary drainage pipe (63b) extending from the auxiliary pump (62b) to the outside of the auxiliary cabinet (10b).

[0189] The above auxiliary drain pipe (63b) may be provided with a structure that extends forward by the length that the drawer (80) is pulled out of the auxiliary cabinet (10b).

[0190] The above support member (70) may include an auxiliary suspension (70d) connecting the inner surface of the drawer (80) and the outer surface of the auxiliary tub (20b).

[0191] Figure 6 illustrates an embodiment of a detergent box and detergent cover of the present invention.

[0192] As described above, the cabinet (10) may further include a step panel (16) disposed below the front panel (11). The front panel (11) and the step panel (16) may form the entire front of the cabinet (10). The height of the cabinet (10) may be set as the sum of the height of the front panel (11) and the height of the step panel (16).

[0193] However, the step panel (16) may be positioned rearward from the bottom of the front panel (11). The front surface of the step panel (16) may be positioned rearward relative to the front surface of the front panel (11), so that the front panel (11) and the step panel (16) may form a step.

[0194] Both sides of the front panel (11) and both sides of the step panel (16) can be joined to the side panel (17) of the cabinet.

[0195] The above cabinet (10) may further include a connecting panel (19) arranged in front of the step panel (16) and having a through hole through which either the detergent box (800) or the filter (66) is withdrawn.

[0196] Additionally, the connecting panel (19) can be coupled to the front of the step panel (16).

[0197] The above-mentioned connecting panel (19) can prevent not only the step panel (16) but also the components arranged at the lower portion of the front panel (11) from being exposed to the front. Accordingly, when a user or the like approaches the detergent box (800) and the filter (66), the user's body or clothing can be prevented from being accidentally inserted between the front panel (11) and the base (15).

[0198] The above connecting panel (19) can block other components other than the detergent box (800) and the filter (66) from being exposed between the lower part of the front panel (11) and the drawer (80) or the ground.

[0199] The front panel (11), the step panel (16), the side panel (17), and the base (15) may be made of metal to ensure durability and maintain their shape even under external impact or vibration.

[0200] However, the connecting panel (19) may be made of a different material from the front panel (11), the step panel (16), the side panel (17), and the base (15) in order to freely form a configuration in which the detergent box (800) and the filter (66) are pulled in or out and are supported and combined with the detergent cover (900). For example, the connecting panel (19) may be made of plastic or resin.

[0201] The above connecting panel (19) may also be arranged to form a step with the front panel (11). That is, the front surface of the connecting panel (19) may also be arranged further back than the front panel (11).

[0202] The detergent cover (900) is rotatably connected to the connection panel (19) to shield at least one of the detergent box (800) and the filtration filter (66), and may be provided to selectively expose at least one of the detergent box (800) and the filtration filter (66).

[0203] The above detergent cover (900) is provided with an area corresponding to the front surface of the connecting panel (19) and may be provided with a shape corresponding to the front surface of the connecting panel (19).

[0204] The above detergent cover (900) is connected to the connecting panel (19) to shield the detergent box (800) and the filter (66), and can form a part of the front of the cabinet (10), and can be placed lower than the front panel (11).

[0205] The above detergent cover (900) can be rotatably connected to the above connecting panel (19) up and down.

[0206] Specifically, the detergent cover (900) may be rotatably coupled to the connection cover (19) at a portion lower than or adjacent to the upper portion. Accordingly, when the detergent cover (900) is rotated to open or close the connection cover (19), the upper portion of the detergent cover (900) may move away from or closer to the connection panel (19).

[0207] The above detergent cover (900) opening the connection cover (19) may mean that the detergent cover (900) rotates downward at the top of the connection cover (19) to expose at least one of the detergent box (800) and the filter (66).

[0208] In addition, the fact that the detergent cover (900) shields the connection cover (19) may mean that the detergent cover (900) rotates upward at the top of the connection cover (19) to shield at least one of the detergent box (800) and the filter (66).

[0209] When the detergent cover (900) is opened, the detergent cover (900) can be positioned lower than the detergent box (800) and the filter (66). Thus, when the connection panel (19) is opened, the detergent cover (900) can prevent the detergent cover (900) from shielding the detergent box (800) and the filter (66) or blocking them from the user's view.

[0210] Meanwhile, the detergent cover (900) can be arranged parallel to the front panel (11) when the connection panel (19) is closed. That is, the front surface of the front panel (11) and the front surface of the detergent cover (900) can be arranged parallel to each other. That is, the detergent cover (900) and the connection panel (19) can compensate for the step difference between the front panel (11) and the step panel (16), and the detergent cover (900) can be provided to compensate for the step difference between the connection panel (19) and the front panel (11). Therefore, the detergent cover (900) and the front panel (11) can provide a sense of unity and aesthetics as if they were provided as a single component.

[0211] Meanwhile, if the detergent cover (900) shields the connection panel (19), the detergent cover (900) and the connection panel (19) can be placed in parallel and facing each other.

[0212] At this time, the upper surface of the detergent cover (900) is positioned facing the lower surface of the front panel (11). In this case, if the detergent cover (900) has a thickness greater than a certain level, the lower surface of the front panel (11) and the upper surface of the detergent cover (900) may interfere with each other, thereby hindering the opening of the detergent cover (900).

[0213] Meanwhile, when the detergent cover (900) is rotated more than 90 degrees as it moves away from the connecting panel (19) and the upper part rotates downward, at least a portion of the detergent cover (900) may rotate further downward than the base (15), causing it to collide with the drawer (80) or generate unnecessary noise.

[0214] To solve this problem, the garment treatment device of the present invention may be provided so that the detergent cover (900) can rotate freely without interference from the front panel (11) in the connecting panel (19), while preventing the detergent cover (900) from colliding with the drawer (80) or rotating excessively.

[0215] Figure 7 illustrates a structure in which a detergent cover is combined in the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0216] The lower part of the front panel (11) and the upper part of the connecting panel (19) form a nearly vertical step.

[0217] In addition, the width of the connecting panel (19) is provided to be smaller than the gap between the side panel (17), so that the connecting panel (19) and the side panel (17) also form a step that is close to vertical.

[0218] The above detergent cover (900) may be provided in a shape similar to a C shape having a front side and sides extending from both sides of the front side.

[0219] When the above detergent cover (900) is connected to the above connecting panel (19), the front side can be arranged parallel to the front panel (11), and both sides can be arranged parallel to the side panels (17).

[0220] The front upper surface and the side upper surface of the detergent cover (900) are provided with a length corresponding to the front lower surface and the side lower surface of the front panel (11). The front upper surface and the side upper surface of the detergent cover (900) are provided in a shape that can be engaged with or face the front lower surface and the side lower surface of the front panel (11). The front upper surface and the side upper surface of the detergent cover (900) may also be provided so that they can be in contact with the front lower surface and the side lower surface of the front panel (11).

[0221] The side rear surface of the detergent cover (900) is arranged parallel to the side panel (17), and may be provided with a length and shape corresponding to the exposed surface that extends downwards more than the lower end of the front panel (11) among the side panels (17). The side rear surface of the detergent cover (900) may also be provided so as to be in contact with the front exposed surface of the side panel (17).

[0222] As a result, the detergent cover (900) may be arranged on the lower part of the front panel (11) and the lower front part of the side panel (17) to compensate for the step formed by the connecting panel (19).

[0223] The above detergent cover (900) may include a movable rotating part (920) that is rotatably connected to the connecting panel (19).

[0224] The above-described movable rotation part (920) may be provided to rotatably connect the detergent cover (900) to the connection panel (19). The movable rotation part (920) may not connect the front lower part of the detergent cover (900) to the connection panel (19), but may rotatably connect both sides of the detergent cover (900) to both sides of the connection panel (19). As a result, even if the detergent cover (900) opens the connection panel (19), the movable rotation part (920) may be prevented from being exposed to the outside.

[0225] The above moving rotation part (920) can form the center of rotation of the detergent cover (900).

[0226] All areas of the above detergent cover (900) can shield or open the connecting panel (19) while rotating based on the moving rotation part (920).

[0227] The above-mentioned moving rotation part (920) may be positioned at a lower position than the lower surface of the detergent box (800) so as to prevent interference between the detergent box (800) and the detergent cover (900) when the detergent cover (900) is opened.

[0228] Meanwhile, since the detergent cover (900) is arranged with its upper surface parallel to the lower surface of the front panel (11), the side corner of the detergent cover (900) that is furthest from the movable rotation part (920) may require a space that can rotate by a diameter corresponding to the movable rotation part (920) for rotation.

[0229] For example, when the detergent cover (900) shields the connection panel (19) and faces or comes into contact with the front panel (11) and the side panel (12), the length between the movable rotating part (920) and the upper surface of the detergent cover (900) or the lower surface of the front panel (11) may be provided as a first height (H) that is smaller than the height of the detergent cover (900).

[0230] However, the upper surface of the detergent cover (900) is not formed as an arc based on the movable rotating part (920), but is arranged parallel to the lower surface of the front panel (11), so the front and rear vertices of the upper surface of the detergent cover (900) are arranged further away from the movable rotating part (920) than the first height (H).

[0231] For example, when the movable rotation part (920) is positioned forward from the lower side of the detergent cover (900), the first distance (a) between the movable rotation part (920) and the rear vertex of the detergent cover (900) is provided to be much longer than the second distance (b) between the movable rotation part (920) and the front vertex of the detergent cover (900). The second distance (b) is provided to be longer than the first height (H).

[0232] Accordingly, even if the detergent cover (900) is equipped with a movable rotation part (920), since there is no space as large as the first distance (a) on the upper part of the detergent cover (900), the upper side surface of the detergent cover (900) may interfere with the front panel (11) and may not be able to rotate.

[0233] Figure 8 illustrates an embodiment in which the detergent cover can be opened without interfering with the front panel.

[0234] Referring to Fig. 8(a), the front panel (11) may be provided in a shape in which the lower surface (11c) facing the detergent cover (900) is spaced apart from the movable rotating part (920) by a first distance (a) or more, which is the farthest distance between the two sides of the detergent cover (900).

[0235] If the lower surface of the front panel (11) can be positioned at a distance greater than the first distance (a) from the moving rotation part (920), the lower surface (11c) of the front panel (11) may be provided in any shape.

[0236] For example, the lower surface (11c) of the front panel (11) may be provided in a shape that is equally spaced apart from the movable rotating part (920) by a first distance (a) in order to minimize the distance from the detergent cover (900). That is, the lower surface (11c) may be provided in a curved shape.

[0237] In addition, the portion of the front panel (11) where the detergent cover (900) actually interferes may be the portion facing the side of the detergent cover (900). Accordingly, the front panel (11) may be recessed or have a step formed only at the lower end of both sides by a thickness corresponding to the side of the detergent cover (900). In this case, the both sides of the front panel (11) should be recessed or have a step formed to a position spaced apart from the movable rotation part (920) by a first distance (a).

[0238] As a result, the lower surface (11c) of the front panel may be provided with a different shape from the upper surface of the detergent cover (900).

[0239] Referring to Fig. 8(b), since the lower surface (11c) is positioned at a distance greater than the first distance (a) from the moving rotation part (920), the area where the upper surface of the detergent cover (900) and the front panel (11) interfere with each other can disappear.

[0240] That is, since the upper side surface of the detergent cover (900) does not interfere with the front panel (11), it can freely rotate around the movable rotating part (920) and shield or open the connection panel (19).

[0241] Figure 9 illustrates another embodiment in which the detergent cover can be opened without interfering with the front panel.

[0242] If the lower surface (11c) of the front panel is provided with a different shape from the upper surface of the detergent cover (900), a gap always exists between the lower surface (11c) of the front panel and the upper surface of the detergent cover (900).

[0243] In this case, even if the detergent cover (900) shields the connection panel (19), a gap exists between the detergent cover (900) and the cabinet (10), which not only reduces the aesthetic appeal, but may also cause the user's body or clothing to be inserted into the gap and be damaged.

[0244] Accordingly, the garment treatment device of the present invention can be provided so that, when the detergent cover (900) shields the connection panel (19), the detergent cover (900) can be positioned so that there is no gap or a minimum gap between the front panel (11) and the side panel (17), the detergent cover (900) can be opened and closed without interfering with the front panel (11).

[0245] For example, the garment treatment device of the present invention includes a moving rotation part (920) that is provided on at least one of the detergent cover (900) and the connection cover (19) to rotatably connect the detergent cover (900) to the connection cover (19), and the moving rotation part (920) may be provided to slide the detergent cover (900) away from the front panel.

[0246] That is, the moving rotation unit (920) can move the detergent cover (900) downward or forward-lower from the front panel (11) so that the length of the front panel (11) and the moving rotation unit (920) is separated by a first length (a) or more.

[0247] To this end, the moving rotation part (920) of the present invention may include a rotation shaft (921) provided in one of the detergent cover (900) and the connection cover (19) to rotatably connect the detergent cover (900) to the connection cover (19), and an elevation slit (922) provided in the other of the detergent cover (900) and the connection cover (19) to rotatably support the rotation shaft (921) and accommodate the rotation shaft (921) so as to be able to slide.

[0248] For example, the rotation axis (921) may be provided to extend from both sides of the detergent cover (900) toward the side of the connection cover (19).

[0249] The above rotational axis (921) may be positioned closer to the lower side than the upper side of both sides of the detergent cover (900), and closer to the front than the rear. The rotational axis (921) is positioned at the lower front side of both sides of the detergent cover (900), so that when the detergent cover (900) rotates around the rotational axis (921) to open the connection cover (91), the entire front side of the detergent box (800) can be exposed to the front.

[0250] The above-mentioned lifting slit (922) may be provided so that the rotation shaft (921) can be guided in a direction away from the lower surface of the front panel (11). The rotation shaft (921) may be provided so as to slide along the extension direction of the lifting slit (922) while the free end is accommodated in the lifting slit (922). The rotation shaft (921) can move the detergent cover (900) closer to or further away from the lower surface of the front panel (11) by reciprocating between the upper and lower surfaces.

[0251] The above-mentioned lifting slit (922) may extend downward from both sides of the above-mentioned connecting cover (91).

[0252] For example, the lifting slit (922) may be provided so as to extend obliquely downwardly from both sides of the connection cover (91). Accordingly, even if the lifting slit (922) is provided to move the rotation axis (921) the same distance, the upper rear corners of both sides of the detergent cover (900), which are arranged farthest from the rotation axis (921) than when arranged in a different direction, can be farthest from the rear of the lower surface of the front cover (11).

[0253] The above-mentioned lifting slit (922) may include an upper end (9222) that can rotatably support the rotation shaft (921) and restrict upward movement of the rotation shaft (921), and a lower end (9221) that rotatably supports the rotation shaft (921) but restricts downward movement of the rotation shaft (921). The length between the lower end (9221) and the upper end (9222) may be provided to be longer than the diameter of the rotation shaft (921).

[0254] Meanwhile, the clothing treatment device of the present invention may further include a stopper (930) that limits the rotation angle of the detergent cover (900).

[0255] The stopper (930) may be provided so that even if the detergent cover (900) opens the connection cover (19), the detergent cover (900) limits the degree to which the connection cover (900) is opened. Accordingly, even if the detergent cover (900) opens the front of the connection cover (19), the upper end of the detergent cover (900) can be prevented from falling lower than the base (15) or colliding with the upper end of the drawer (80).

[0256] The stopper (930) may be provided in any shape as long as it can contact the detergent cover (900) and limit further rotation of the detergent cover (900). For example, the stopper (930) may be provided so as to protrude from the lower portion of the base (15) or the upper portion of the drawer (80) so as to be in contact with the detergent cover (900).

[0257] Alternatively, the garment treatment device of the present invention may be placed between the detergent cover (900) and the connecting panel (19) to prevent the stopper (930) from being exposed to the outside.

[0258] The above stopper (930) may include a moving shaft (931) provided in one of the detergent cover (900) and the connecting panel (19), and a guide slit (932) provided in the other of the detergent cover (900) and the connecting panel (19) to support the moving shaft (931) so that it can move back and forth.

[0259] The above-mentioned moving axis (931) can move freely in the direction in which the above-mentioned guide slit (932) extends, but its movement may be restricted when it comes into contact with one end and the other end of the above-mentioned guide slit (932).

[0260] Accordingly, the rotation of the detergent cover (900) can be restricted by using the movement of the moving axis (931) being restricted in the guide slit (932).

[0261] The above guide slit (932) may be provided to extend in a direction corresponding to the direction in which the detergent cover (900) rotates reciprocally.

[0262] The above guide slit (932) may be extended in a curved shape. Specifically, the guide slit (932) may be provided in an arc shape spaced apart from the rotation axis (921) by a certain distance. The guide slit (932) may be extended from the upper portion of the rotation axis (921) or the elevation slit (932) to the rear of the rotation axis (921) or the elevation slit (932) based on the rotation axis (921). As a result, the guide slit (932) may be extended in an upwardly convex curved shape.

[0263] When the above-mentioned moving shaft (931) is provided to protrude from one side of the detergent cover (900), the above-mentioned guide slit (932) may be provided to be recessed into the side of the connecting panel (19) with a thickness that allows the moving shaft (931) to move, or may be provided to penetrate the side of the connecting panel (19).

[0264] The above guide slit (932) can be spaced apart from the rotation axis (921) by a distance corresponding to the gap between the moving axis (931) and the rotation axis (921).

[0265] The guide slit (932) may have its lower end positioned further back than the elevator slit (922), and its upper end positioned higher than the elevator slit (922).

[0266] The above guide slit (932) can control the rotation angle of the detergent cover (900) while limiting the movement area of ​​the moving shaft (931). The detergent cover (900) can rotate around the rotation axis (921) until the moving shaft (931) contacts the upper and lower ends of the guide slit (932).

[0267] The rotation angle of the detergent cover (900) may vary depending on the shape and length of the above guide slit (932).

[0268] Meanwhile, the guide slit (932) may be arranged with an end extending further backward or upward from the bottom. The angle and shape at which the guide slit (932) extends from the bottom to the end may be provided at a different angle and shape from the curve at which the guide slit (932) extends from the top to the bottom.

[0269] The end of the above guide slit (932) may be extended further rearward from the bottom to further press the detergent cover (900) against the side panel (17) when the rotation shaft (921) moves to the top of the lifting slit.

[0270] In addition, the end of the guide slit (932) extends further rearward from the bottom to allow the rear of the detergent cover (900) to slide along with the front of the detergent cover (900) due to the lifting slit (921), thereby allowing the entire detergent cover (900) to slide by a certain length.

[0271] Figure 10 illustrates in detail the process of the detergent cover rotating on the connecting panel.

[0272] Referring to Fig. 10(a), the detergent cover (900) may be in a state of shielding the connection panel (19). The exposed surface (910) of the detergent cover (900) may be arranged parallel to the front surface of the front panel (11). The front panel (11) and the exposed surface (910) may form a parallel plane.

[0273] The above-mentioned elevator slit (922) may be composed of an upper portion (9221) and a lower portion (9222), and may extend in a straight line from the upper portion (9221) to the lower portion (9222).

[0274] The above-mentioned elevator slit (922) can be positioned so that the upper part (9221) is positioned further back than the lower part (9222).

[0275] When the detergent cover (900) shields the connection panel (19) or detergent box (800), the rotation shaft (921) may be placed at the upper end (9221) of the lifting slit (922), and the moving shaft (931) may be placed at the end (9324) of the guide slit (932).

[0276] Referring to FIG. 10(b), the guide slit (932) may include an upper end (9321) positioned higher than the lifting slit (922) or the rotation shaft (921), a guide groove (9322) extending from the upper end (9321) in an arc or upwardly convex curve, and a lower end (9323) positioned lower than the guide groove (9322) and positioned rearward than the rotation shaft (921).

[0277] The above lower part (9323) may be the area located at the lowest point among the above guide slits (932).

[0278] The above guide slit (932) may further include an end (9324) that can move the moving axis (931) further rearward or rearwardly upward from the lower end (9323).

[0279] The lower end (9323) and the end (9324) of the above guide slit (932) may correspond to the length and angle of the above lift slit (922).

[0280] Alternatively, the lower end (9323) and the end (9324) of the guide slit (932) may be shorter than the length of the lifting slit (922) and may have a gentler angle relative to the lower surface of the front panel.

[0281] The above-mentioned lifting slit (922) and the lower end (9323) and end (9324) of the above-mentioned guide slit (932) may be configured to move the entire detergent cover (900) in a straight line.

[0282] The guide groove (9322), the lower end (9323) of the guide slit (932), and the rotation axis (921) and the moving axis (931) may be configured to rotate the detergent cover (900) forward of the connection panel (19) or upward toward the connection panel (19).

[0283] When the detergent cover (900) above begins to open, the rotation shaft (921) can first slide downward through the lifting slit (922).

[0284] In this process, the detergent cover (900) can move forward and downward along the extension direction of the lifting slit (922), and the upper rear of the detergent cover (900) can move forward and downward from the front panel (11) and be separated from the lower surface of the front panel (11).

[0285] When the rotation shaft (921) is completely moved to the bottom of the lifting slit (922), the upper rear vertex of the side surface of the detergent cover (900) may not contact the front panel (11) under any circumstances. When the rotation shaft (921) is completely moved to the bottom of the lifting slit (922), because the lower portion of the lifting slit (922) is tilted forward more than the upper portion, the detergent cover (900) may rotate forward as its center of gravity shifts forward.

[0286] In order to allow the entire side of the detergent cover (900) to slide completely in the extension direction of the lifting slit (922), the end (9324) of the guide slit (922) can be arranged to extend further upward or rearward from the lower portion (9323) of the guide slit (922).

[0287] When the above rotational axis (921) is placed at the upper end of the above lifting slit (922), the above moving axis (931) can move upward from the lower part (9323) of the above guide slit (922) to the end of the above guide slit (922).

[0288] When the above rotational axis (921) is placed at the lower end of the above lifting slit (922), the above moving axis (931) can move further downward from the upper end (9324) of the above guide slit (922) to the lower end of the above guide slit (922).

[0289] As a result, when the detergent cover (900) is separated from the connecting panel (19), the entire detergent cover (900) can slide downward and be separated further from the lower surface of the front panel (11). Accordingly, since there is no possibility that the upper surface of the detergent cover (900) will further interfere with the front panel (11), the detergent cover (900) can smoothly rotate forward.

[0290] Referring to Fig. 10(c), the rotation shaft (921) may be provided to rotate forward while being supported at the lower end of the lifting slit (9222). The detergent cover (900) may rotate forward with respect to the rotation shaft (921).

[0291] The above moving axis (931) can move upward (9321) along the guide groove (9322) from the lower portion (9323) of the above guide slit (932), and the detergent cover (900) can continuously rotate around the above rotation axis (921) to open the connection panel (19).

[0292] When the above-mentioned moving axis (931) reaches the upper end (9321), the moving axis (931) can no longer move forward and can stop. As a result, the moving axis (931) can also stop the detergent cover (900), thereby preventing the detergent cover (900) from rotating further.

[0293] The process of closing the above-described detergent cover (900) and the above-described connection panel (19) can be performed by reversing the above-described process.

[0294] Since the angle at which the moving axis (931) rotates relative to the rotation axis (921) varies depending on the position at which the upper end (9321) of the guide slit (932) is positioned, the opening angle of the detergent cover (900) can be determined.

[0295] The lower end (9222) of the above-mentioned lifting slit (922) may be positioned lower than the lower end (9323) of the above-mentioned guide slit (932). As a result, the detergent cover (900) may be slid or pulled out further forward and downward so that the upper surface of the detergent cover (900) does not interfere with the front panel (11). In addition, the entire detergent cover (900) may be positioned lower than the connecting panel (19). Accordingly, the detergent box (800) may be freely pulled out and inserted forward without interfering with the opened detergent cover (900).

[0296] When the detergent cover (900) shields the detergent box (800), the rotational axis (921) may be positioned in front of the moving axis (931), and the moving axis (931) may be positioned in the rear of the rotational axis (921). The rotational axis (921) and the moving axis (931) may be positioned at the same height. The upper end (9221) of the lifting slit (922) may be formed at the same position as the lower end (9323) or the end (9324) of the guide slit (932).

[0297] Figure 11 illustrates an embodiment in which the detergent cover is rotated at an angle exactly parallel to the base.

[0298] The detergent cover (900) is connected to the side of the connection panel (19) so as to be rotatable up and down. When the detergent cover (900) rotates downward from the cabinet (10) to open the detergent box (800), if the detergent cover (900) rotates more than 90 degrees from the front panel (11), the detergent cover (900) may collide with the drawer (80), or the user may have to bend down more to close the detergent cover (900), which may be inconvenient.

[0299] Accordingly, the garment treatment device of the present invention can be provided so that the detergent cover (900) does not rotate more than 90 degrees even when completely opened at the connection panel (19).

[0300] Meanwhile, the detergent box (800) is pulled out from the connection panel (19) in a direction parallel to the ground. Therefore, when the detergent cover (900) is provided so that it can rotate in the cabinet (10) at an angle of less than 90 degrees, even when the detergent cover (900) is completely opened, the detergent cover (900) can be positioned so that at least a portion of the detergent cover (900) faces the detergent box (800).

[0301] Accordingly, there may be a problem in which the detergent cover (900) obstructs the withdrawal of the detergent box (800) or limits the withdrawal length.

[0302] Therefore, the garment treatment device of the present invention can be configured so that the detergent cover (900) can be opened up to 90 degrees with respect to the front panel (11) or the connection panel (19). Accordingly, the detergent cover (900) can be opened without interfering with the withdrawal or insertion of the detergent box (800), without colliding with the drawer (80), etc., or requiring the user to excessively bend over to close it. In addition, if the detergent cover (900) is opened accurately up to 90 degrees, the aesthetic appeal of the design can be maximized.

[0303] Referring to Fig. 11(a), the moving shaft (931) and the guide slit (932) may be provided so that when the detergent cover (900) is opened, the detergent cover (900) can rotate only 90 degrees, and when the detergent cover (900) is closed, the detergent cover (900) can be aligned with the front panel (11).

[0304] For this purpose, the position, shape, length, etc. of the moving axis (931) and the guide slit (932) can be determined.

[0305] For example, the guide slit (932) may be provided to extend 90 degrees from the upper end (9321) to the lower end (9323) with respect to the elevating slit (922) or the rotation axis (921). That is, the upper end (9321) may be positioned vertically higher than the elevating slit (922) or the rotation axis (921), and the lower end (9323) may be positioned horizontally rearward than the elevating slit (922) or the rotation axis (921).

[0306] The above rotational axis (921) and the movement axis (931) can be arranged at the same height on both sides of the detergent cover (900). That is, when the detergent cover (900) is arranged parallel to the front panel (11), if the rotational axis (921) is arranged at the front on both sides of the detergent cover (900), the movement axis (931) can be arranged at the same height as the rotational axis (921) at the rear of the rotational axis (921).

[0307] When the detergent cover (900) is fully opened, the moving shaft (921) is positioned at the lower end (9222) of the lifting slit (922). Accordingly, the upper end of the guide slit (9321) can be positioned at the vertically upper end (a) of the lower end (9222) of the lifting slit (922). That is, the upper end of the guide slit (9321) can be positioned forward of the vertically upper end (b) of the upper end (9221) of the lifting slit (922).

[0308] Referring to Fig. 11(b), when the rotational axis (921) is positioned at the lower end of the elevating slit (921), the detergent cover (900) can rotate until the moving axis (931) is positioned at the upper end of the guide slit (9321). At this time, the rotational axis (921) and the moving axis (931) can be positioned parallel to the vertical direction (a) of the lower end (9222) of the elevating slit (922). Accordingly, the detergent cover (900) can be rotated and fixed by 90 degrees (T) at the front panel (11) or the connecting panel (19). Accordingly, the detergent cover (900) can always be maintained in a state where it is spaced apart from the upper surface of the drawer (80) by a distance (h).

[0309] Fig. 12 illustrates an embodiment in which the detergent cover is fixed to the connecting panel without obstructing the withdrawal and insertion of the detergent box.

[0310] Referring to Fig. 12(a), the detergent cover (900) may be positioned to face the connection panel (19) so as to shield the detergent box (800). However, the detergent cover (900) is always subjected to a force to move downward or rotate forward due to the lifting slit (922), and when vibration occurs inside the cabinet (10), the detergent cover (900) may rotate arbitrarily to open the detergent box (800).

[0311] Accordingly, the garment treatment device of the present invention may further include a fixing member (940) that can fix the detergent cover (900) to the front of the connecting panel (19).

[0312] The above-mentioned fixing member (940) may be provided with any structure and shape as long as it can detachably attach the detergent cover (900) to the cabinet (10).

[0313] For example, it may include a hook portion (941) protruding rearward from the front back surface of the detergent cover (900), and a detachable portion (942) provided on the cabinet (10) and detachably connected to the hook portion (941).

[0314] The above hook portion (941) may be provided to sequentially repeat coupling and separation with the above detachable portion (942) whenever pressure is applied toward the above detachable portion (942). That is, the above fixing portion (940) may be provided as a push button type.

[0315] The above detachable part (942) may be installed inside the connection panel (19), or may be installed in the step panel (16) and exposed to the outside through the connection panel (19).

[0316] When the above detachable part (942) fixes the hook part (941), even if vibration is applied to the detergent cover (900) or gravity or rotational momentum is added, the detergent cover (900) can maintain a state of shielding the connection panel (19) or the detergent box (800).

[0317] Referring to Fig. 11(b), when the hook part (941) is separated from the detachable part (942), the detergent cover (900) can expose the detergent box (800) as the rotation shaft (921) moves to the bottom of the lifting slit (922) by gravity.

[0318] The rotation angle of the detergent cover (900) can be limited by the moving axis (931) and the guide slit (932).

[0319] If the hook part (941) protrudes from the back of the detergent cover (900) while the rotation angle of the detergent cover (900) is limited by the stopper (930), there is a risk that the detergent box (800) may get caught on the hook part (941) when it is pulled out.

[0320] If the above detergent box (800) gets caught on the hook part (941), the hook part (941) may be damaged, and there is also a risk that the impact may be transmitted to the detergent cover (900), causing the detergent cover (900) to be damaged.

[0321] Accordingly, the present invention may further include a guide portion (950) that protrudes from the detergent cover (900) and can face or come into contact with the detergent box (800) more quickly than the hook portion (941).

[0322] Based on the state in which the detergent cover (900) shields the connection panel (19), the guide part (950) can be placed lower than the hook part (941).

[0323] The above guide portion (950) may extend in the height direction of the detergent cover (900) from below the hook portion (941) and may be provided longer than the thickness of the hook portion (941).

[0324] The above guide portion (950) may protrude at a lower height on the back surface of the detergent cover (900) so that the portion facing the detergent box (800) is lower than the portion facing the hook portion (941).

[0325] In addition, the guide portion (950) may be positioned closer to the portion or upper part facing the hook portion (941) than to the portion or lower part facing the detergent box (800) where the portion protruding to the maximum height is positioned.

[0326] The protrusion height of the portion or top of the guide portion (950) facing the hook portion (941) protruding from the detergent cover (900) may be equal to or greater than the protrusion height (h1) of the hook portion (941) protruding from the detergent cover (900).

[0327] In addition, the protrusion height (h2) of the portion or bottom of the guide portion (950) facing the detergent box (800) may be provided to be smaller than the protrusion height (h1) of the hook portion (941).

[0328] When the detergent cover (900) is fully opened, the lower protrusion height (h2) of the guide part (950) may be equal to or smaller than the gap from the back surface of the detergent cover (900) to the lowest end surface of the detergent box (800).

[0329] The above guide part (950) may be provided so that at least a portion thereof gradually increases in height from the part facing the detergent box (800) or the bottom to the part facing the hook part (941) or the top.

[0330] That is, the exposed surface of the above guide portion (950) may have a slope.

[0331] Referring to Fig. 11(c), when the detergent box (800) is pulled out from the connection panel (19), the lowest surface of the detergent box (800) may come into contact with the lower end of the guide part (950) or may begin to come into contact with a portion spaced a certain distance from the lower end to the upper end of the guide part (950).

[0332] The above detergent box (800) can be pulled out by passing through the upper part of the free end of the hook part (941) while moving upward along the exposed surface of the guide part (950).

[0333] In addition, the detergent box (800) may be moved along the exposed surface of the guide part (950) and the guide part (950) may be pushed downwards to move away from the detergent box (800) to the hook part (941).

[0334] As a result, the detergent box (800) can be fundamentally prevented from being pulled out or inserted while the lower surface is in contact with the guide portion (950) and from being in contact with or interfering with the hook portion (941).

[0335] The detergent box (800) may further include a receiving case (820) for receiving detergent, and a front cover (810) coupled to the front of the receiving case (820). The lower surface of the front cover (810) may extend lower than the front of the lower surface of the receiving case (820).

[0336] In this case, when the detergent box (800) is withdrawn, the lower surface of the front cover (810) moves toward the hook portion (941) while contacting the guide portion (950), and can pass through the upper part of the free end of the hook portion (941) while moving further forward from the upper end of the guide portion (950).

[0337] Accordingly, the lower surface of the receiving case (820) can be completely pulled forward without interference with the hook portion (941).

[0338] The process of inserting the above detergent box (800) into the above connection panel (19) can be performed by performing the above-described process in reverse.

[0339] Meanwhile, since the detergent box (800) can contain detergent, etc. inside and has a relatively long width in the front-back direction, when it is pulled out from the connecting panel (19), the front side can receive a force that causes it to sag downward.

[0340] The above guide part (950) can support the lower part of the detergent box (800) and prevent the detergent box (800) from sagging downward. The guide part (950) supports the lower part of the detergent box (800) when the detergent box (800) is pulled out, and the detergent box (800) is pulled out along the upper part of the guide part (950), so that the front of the detergent box (800) does not sag downward, but is guided to be pulled out forward or lifted toward the upper front.

[0341] When the front cover (810) is pulled out from the connection panel (19), it is directly supported by the guide part (950) and can slide along the guide part (950). Therefore, even if a slope is arranged on the lower surface of the receiving case (820) or the front height of the receiving case (820) is set small, the entire detergent box (800) can be prevented from sagging by the guide part (950).

[0342] In addition, the detergent box (800) may be partially withdrawn from the connection panel (19) by the guide portion (950) and supported on the detergent cover (900).

[0343] The above guide portion (950) can extend from the lower portion of the hook portion (941) of the cover panel (910) to the lower surface of the cover panel (910) to immediately guide and support the detergent box (800) when it is withdrawn.

[0344] The height of at least a portion of the exposed surface of the above guide portion (950) can be set to a height parallel to the lower surface of the detergent box (800) when the detergent box (800) is inserted into the connection cover (19).

[0345] For example, the maximum height of the guide portion (950) can be set to a height parallel to the lower surface of the detergent box (800) when the detergent box (800) is inserted into the connection cover (19).

[0346] Alternatively, the lowest height of the guide portion (950) may be set to a height parallel to the lower surface of the detergent box (800) when the detergent box (800) is inserted into the connection cover (19).

[0347] For example, the height (H1) of a portion of the guide portion (950) facing the hook portion (941) may be set to a height parallel to the lower surface of the detergent box (800) when the detergent box (800) is inserted into the connection cover (19).

[0348] Alternatively, the height (H2) of the other end of the guide portion (950) facing the detergent box (800) may be set to a height parallel to the lower surface of the detergent box (800) when the detergent box (800) is inserted into the connection cover (19).

[0349] The above guide part (950) can be placed at a position that supports the center of the width direction of the detergent box (800).

[0350] Figure 13 illustrates an example of the structure of the detergent cover and the connecting panel.

[0351] The detergent cover (900) may include a cover panel (910) that shields the detergent box (800) and the filter (66) and is exposed to the outside, a movable rotating part (920) that rotatably connects the cover panel (910) and the connection panel (19), and a stopper (930) that limits the angle at which the cover panel (910) rotates on the connection panel (19).

[0352] The above cover panel (910) may include an exposed surface (911) provided to shield the connection panel (19) or the detergent box (800) and a joining surface (912) or side surface extending from both sides of the exposed surface (911) to both sides of the connection panel (19) or both sides of the cabinet (10).

[0353] The above exposed surface (911) forms the front surface of the detergent cover (900), and the above bonding surface (912) can form the side surface of the detergent cover (900).

[0354] A hook part (941) may be arranged on the upper back surface of the above-mentioned exposed surface (911) to prevent the cover panel (910) from being arbitrarily separated from the connection panel (19), and a guide part (950) may be arranged below the hook part (941) to guide the withdrawal and insertion of the detergent box (800).

[0355] The above hook portion (941) and the above guide portion (950) can be placed at the center of the exposed surface (911).

[0356] The above-mentioned moving rotation part (920) may include a rotation shaft (921) arranged on both inner surfaces of the above-mentioned joining surface (912), and an elevation slit (922) provided to rotatably support the rotation shaft (921) on both sides of the above-mentioned connecting panel (19) or both sides of the above-mentioned cabinet (10), but to allow the position of the rotation shaft (921) to be varied.

[0357] The above-mentioned lifting slit (922) may include an upper portion (9221) and a lower portion (9222) that is spaced apart from the upper portion (9221) by a diameter greater than that of the moving axis (921) and is positioned below it.

[0358] The above stopper (930) may include a moving shaft (931) that is arranged spaced apart from the moving shaft (931) on both inner sides of the connecting surface (912), and a guide slit (932) that is provided on both sides of the connecting panel (19) or both sides of the cabinet (10) to move the moving shaft (931) in an arcuate direction or along a curve, but to limit the moving distance of the moving shaft (931).

[0359] The above moving shaft (931) may be positioned closer to the free end of the joining surface (912) than the rotating shaft (921), and the guide slit (932) may be provided with a thickness that allows the moving shaft (931) to move from the upper end (9321) to the lower end (9323). The guide slit (932) may penetrate both sides of the connecting panel (19) or may be formed by recessing the outer surfaces of both sides of the connecting panel (19).

[0360] The above guide slit (932) may further include a guide groove (9322) extending in a curved shape connecting the upper and lower parts and an end (9324) extending further rearward from the lower part (9323).

[0361] The above guide groove (9322) is formed in a curved or arc shape, but may be formed in a straight line from the lower end (9323) to the end (9324).

[0362] The above connecting panel (19) may include a shielding surface (191) that is positioned in front of the base (15) or in front of the step panel (16) and can face the cover panel (910), and a supporting surface (192) that extends rearward from both sides of the shielding surface (191) and can support the joining surface (921).

[0363] The shielding surface (191) may be formed by having a hole (1911) for withdrawing and withdrawing the detergent box (800) into the cabinet (10) or the upper part of the base (15) while supporting at least a part of the detergent box (800), and a filter hole (1912) for withdrawing and withdrawing the filter (66) through the hole (1191) located on one side of the hole.

[0364] The above shielding surface (191) may include a guide hole (1913) through which the hook portion (941) may pass, and the guide hole (1913) may be positioned above the withdrawal hole (1911).

[0365] The above connecting panel (19) may further include a guide rib (195) that supports the side or lower surface of the detergent box (800) and guides the direction of withdrawal of the detergent box (800). The guide rib (195) may be formed to extend rearward from a portion of the outer circumference of the withdrawal hole (1911).

[0366] On the back surface of the shielding surface (191), a plurality of reinforcing ribs (196) may be formed to reinforce rigidity to ensure durability for the withdrawal and entry of the detergent box (800), the withdrawal and entry of the filter (66), and contact with the cover panel (910). The reinforcing ribs (196) may be provided in various thicknesses and lengths in the vertical and horizontal directions.

[0367] At least a portion of the above-described moving rotation part (920) and at least a portion of the above-described stopper (930) may be installed on the above-described support surface (192). For example, the above-described lifting slit (922) and the above-described guide slit (932) may be formed on the above-described support surface (192).

[0368] The present invention may be implemented in various modified forms, and the scope of the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Therefore, if a modified embodiment includes elements of the claims of the present invention, it should be considered to fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cabinet with an opening in the front; A door coupled to the above cabinet to open and close the above opening; A tub housed inside the cabinet to store water; A drum rotatably provided in the above tub to accommodate clothes; A driving unit coupled to the above tub and rotating the drum; A detergent box placed at the bottom of the tub and storing detergent supplied to the tub; A detergent cover that is attached to the lower part of the cabinet and shields the detergent box; A garment treatment device characterized by including a moving and rotating part provided in at least one of the detergent cover and the cabinet to slide and rotate the detergent cover away from the cabinet.

2. In paragraph 1, The above moving rotation part A rotating shaft provided in one of the detergent cover and the cabinet and forming the center of rotation of the detergent cover, A garment treatment device characterized in that it includes an elevating slit provided in the other one of the detergent cover and the cabinet to rotatably support the rotation shaft and guide the rotation shaft to slide.

3. In paragraph 2, A garment processing device characterized in that the above-mentioned lifting slit is formed with a length greater than the diameter of the rotational axis.

4. In paragraph 2, The above cabinet is A front panel having the above opening and positioned above the detergent box, A base panel positioned lower than the drum and supporting the detergent box, the front of which is exposed; A connecting panel is disposed in front of the base panel to expose the detergent box and is connected to the detergent cover. The above rotation axis protrudes on both sides of the detergent cover, A garment processing device characterized in that the above-mentioned lifting slit is formed on both sides of the above-mentioned connecting panel.

5. In paragraph 4, A garment processing device characterized in that the above-mentioned lifting slit is provided extending from the top to the bottom on the side of the connecting panel.

6. In paragraph 5, The above connection panel It is positioned behind the above front panel, A clothes treatment device characterized in that the detergent cover is arranged parallel to the front panel when shielding the detergent box.

7. In paragraph 5, The above detergent cover An exposed surface positioned at the front lower portion of the front panel to shield the detergent box, Including a joining surface extending from both sides of the above-mentioned exposed surface to both sides of the above-mentioned connecting panel, A garment treatment device characterized in that the above rotational axis is provided so as to protrude inside the above joining surface and is joined to the lifting slit.

8. In paragraph 5, A garment processing device characterized in that the upper and lower slits are positioned further forward than the upper portion.

9. In paragraph 2, A garment treatment device characterized in that it further includes a stopper provided on at least one of the detergent cover and the cabinet to limit the angle at which the detergent cover is opened.

10. In paragraph 9, A clothes treatment device characterized in that the stopper is provided to limit the exposed surface of the detergent cover from rotating downwards more than an angle at which it is aligned parallel to the ground.

11. In paragraph 9, The above stopper A moving axis arranged apart from the rotation axis in one of the above detergent cover and the above cabinet, A garment treatment device characterized in that it includes a guide slit provided in the other one of the detergent cover and the cabinet to support the moving shaft so that it can move back and forth.

12. In paragraph 11, A garment treatment device characterized in that the above guide slit is formed in a convex curve extending downward toward the upper portion of the above lifting slit from behind the above lifting slit.

13. In paragraph 12, The upper end of the above guide slit is placed above the lower end of the above lift slit, A clothing processing device characterized in that the lower end of the above guide slit is positioned behind the upper end of the above lifting slit.

14. In paragraph 12, The above guide slit A guide groove extending downward in a convex curve from the top to the bottom to guide the above-mentioned moving axis, A garment treatment device characterized in that it includes an end extending from the lower end of the above guide groove to the upper rear portion and supporting the above moving axis.

15. In paragraph 1, A hook portion that protrudes from the back of the detergent cover and is detachably fixed to the cabinet, A garment treatment device characterized in that it further includes a guide portion that protrudes from below the hook portion and supports the lower portion of the detergent box when the detergent box is withdrawn.

16. In paragraph 15, A garment treatment device characterized in that the guide portion is provided to protrude from the back of the detergent cover so that its height is equal to or greater than the height of the hook portion.

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