Clothes treatment apparatus and clothes treatment system

Abstract

This clothes treatment apparatus comprises a housing and a drum accommodated in the housing. The housing includes: a side frame; a front frame which is mounted on the front of the side frame, and which includes a frame front surface part facing the front and a frame upper surface part facing the upper side; and a support frame which is mounted on the side frame so as to support the front frame, and which includes a support upper surface part that supports the frame upper surface part and a support formation part that protrudes from the support upper surface part.

Description

Garment treatment equipment and garment treatment system

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a garment treatment device and a garment treatment system including the same.

[0002] A garment treatment device is a device for treating and / or managing garments. The garment treatment device may include a washing machine and a dryer.

[0003] A washing machine is a device that uses the driving force of a motor to agitate laundry, water, and detergent placed inside a tub, thereby washing the laundry through friction between them. The cycles performed by a washing machine, regardless of the type of washing machine, may include a washing cycle in which detergent and water are supplied to a tub containing laundry and the drum is rotated to wash the laundry; a rinsing cycle in which water is supplied to the tub and the drum is rotated to rinse the laundry; and a spin-drying cycle in which water is discharged from the tub and the drum is rotated to remove moisture from the laundry.

[0004] A dryer is a device that dries an object using high-temperature, dry air. The dryer is designed to dry the object by slowly rotating a drum containing the object and allowing hot air to pass through the drum. The process performed by the dryer may include a drying process for drying the object.

[0005] For convenience of use, multiple garment treatment devices can be connected and used.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment treatment device and a garment treatment system having an improved mounting structure.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment treatment device and a garment treatment system with improved structural stability.

[0008] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0009] A garment treatment device according to the invention comprises a housing and a drum accommodated within the housing. The housing comprises a side frame, a front frame mounted on the front of the side frame and including a front portion of the frame facing forward and an upper portion of the frame facing upward, and a support frame mounted on the side frame to support the front frame, the support upper portion supporting the upper portion of the frame, and a support forming portion protruding from the upper portion of the support.

[0010] A garment treatment device according to the invention includes a housing and a drum accommodated inside the housing. The housing includes a side frame, a front frame mounted on a front side of the side frame and including a frame front portion facing forward and a frame upper portion facing upward, and a support frame mounted on the side frame to support the front frame, the support frame including a support upper portion supporting the frame upper portion, and a support front portion spaced apart from the frame front portion. The support frame includes a mounting guide extending between the support upper portion and the support front portion, the mounting guide extending in a direction inclined with respect to the support upper portion and the support front portion to guide the front frame while the front frame is mounted on the support frame.

[0011] A garment treatment system according to the invention comprises a first garment treatment device including a first housing, a second garment treatment device provided on one side of the first garment treatment device and including a second housing, an integrated user interface device mounted on the first housing for controlling the first garment treatment device and the second garment treatment device, and an individual user interface device mounted on an upper portion of the second housing for controlling the second garment treatment device. The second housing comprises a side frame, a front frame mounted on a front side of the side frame and including a front portion of the frame facing forward and an upper portion of the frame facing upward, and a support frame mounted on the side frame to support the front frame, the support frame including a fixing hole through which a fastening member for fixing the front frame to the support frame passes, and a guide line for guiding a position of the fixing hole.

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a garment processing system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a first garment treatment device of a garment treatment system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a first garment treatment device of a garment treatment system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates a second garment treatment device of a garment treatment system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-section of a second garment treatment device of a garment treatment system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a control block diagram of a first garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a control block diagram of a second garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 8 is a control block diagram of a clothing processing system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 illustrates a portion of a front frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 11 shows a cross-section along line A-A' shown in Figure 10.

[0023] FIG. 12 illustrates a support frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a portion of a support frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 14 illustrates a process of mounting a front frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 15 illustrates a state in which a front frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is guided by a mounting guide while being mounted on a support frame.

[0027] It should be understood that the various embodiments and terms used in this document are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but rather to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments.

[0028] In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0029] The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0030] In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0031] The term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related described elements or any one of a plurality of related described elements.

[0032] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another and do not qualify the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order).

[0033] When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0034] The terms "include" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in this document, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0035] When a component is said to be “connected,” “coupled,” “supported,” or “in contact with” another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact, but also cases where the components are indirectly connected, coupled, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0036] When we say that a component is "on" another component, this includes not only cases where the component is in contact with the other component, but also cases where there is another component between the two components.

[0037] Washing machines according to various embodiments can perform washing, rinsing, spin-drying, and drying processes. A washing machine is an example of a clothing treatment device, and the term "clothing treatment device" encompasses devices that wash clothing (laundry items, drying items), devices that dry clothing, and devices that can perform both washing and drying of clothing.

[0038] Washing machines according to various embodiments may include top-loading washing machines in which the laundry inlet for loading or removing laundry is provided facing upward, or front-loading washing machines in which the laundry inlet is provided facing forward. Washing machines according to various embodiments may include washing machines of other loading methods other than top-loading washing machines and front-loading washing machines.

[0039] In the case of a top-loading washing machine, laundry can be washed using a water current generated by a rotating body such as a pulsator. In the case of a front-loading washing machine, laundry can be washed by rotating the drum to repeatedly raise and lower the laundry. The front-loading washing machine may include a washing machine with a dryer that can dry the laundry contained inside the drum. The washing machine with a dryer may include a hot air supply device for supplying high-temperature air into the drum and a condensing device for removing moisture from the air discharged from the drum. For example, the washing machine with a dryer may include a heat pump device. The washing machine according to various embodiments may include a washing machine with a washing method other than the washing method described above.

[0040] Washing machines according to various embodiments may include a housing that accommodates various components therein. The housing may be provided in the form of a box with a laundry inlet formed on one side.

[0041] A washing machine may include a door for opening and closing the laundry compartment. The door may be rotatably mounted to the housing by a hinge. At least a portion of the door may be transparent or translucent to allow the interior of the housing to be viewed.

[0042] A washing machine may include a tub provided within a housing to store water. The tub may be provided in a generally cylindrical shape with a tub opening formed on one side, and may be positioned within the housing such that the tub opening corresponds to a laundry inlet.

[0043] The tub may be connected to the housing by a damper. The damper can absorb vibrations generated when the drum rotates, thereby reducing the vibrations transmitted to the housing.

[0044] A washing machine may include a drum configured to accommodate laundry.

[0045] The drum may be positioned within the tub such that the drum opening provided on one side corresponds to the laundry inlet and the tub opening. Laundry may be sequentially passed through the laundry inlet, the tub opening, and the drum opening to be accommodated within the drum or taken out from the drum.

[0046] The drum rotates within the tub and can perform each of the washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration operations. The cylindrical wall of the drum is formed with a number of perforations, allowing water stored in the tub to flow into or out of the drum.

[0047] A washing machine may include a drive device configured to rotate a drum. The drive device may include a drive motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting driving force generated by the drive motor to the drum. The rotating shaft may be connected to the drum by penetrating the tub.

[0048] The driving device can rotate the drum forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration, or drying cycle.

[0049] A washing machine may include a water supply device configured to supply water to a tub. The water supply device may include a water supply pipe and a water supply valve provided on the water supply pipe. The water supply pipe may be connected to an external water source. The water supply pipe may extend from the external water source to a detergent supply device and / or the tub. Water may be supplied to the tub via the detergent supply device. Water may be supplied to the tub without passing through the detergent supply device.

[0050] The water supply valve can open or close the water supply pipe in response to an electrical signal from the control unit. The water supply valve can allow or block the supply of water to the tub from an external water source. The water supply valve may include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.

[0051] A washing machine may include a detergent supply device configured to supply detergent to a tub. The detergent supply device may include a manual detergent supply device that requires a user to add detergent for each wash cycle, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically supplies a predetermined amount of detergent during a wash cycle. The detergent supply device may include a detergent compartment for storing detergent. The detergent supply device may be configured to supply detergent into the tub during a water supply process. Water supplied through a water supply pipe may be mixed with detergent via the detergent supply device. The water mixed with detergent may be supplied into the tub. Detergent is used as a comprehensive term for pre-wash detergent, main wash detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc., and the detergent compartment may be divided into a pre-wash detergent storage area, a main wash detergent storage area, a fabric softener storage area, and a bleach storage area.

[0052] A washing machine may include a drainage device configured to discharge water contained in a tub to the outside. The drainage device may include a drain pipe extending from the bottom of the tub to the outside of the housing, a drain valve provided in the drain pipe to open and close the drain pipe, and a pump provided on the drain pipe. The pump may pump water in the drain pipe to the outside of the housing.

[0053] The washing machine may include a control panel positioned on one side of the housing. The control panel may provide a user interface for a user to interact with the washing machine. The user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface.

[0054] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0055] At least one input interface may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash / rinse / spin setting button. The at least one input interface may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0056] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.

[0057] For example, at least one output interface may transmit information related to the washing cycle and operating time of the washing machine, as well as washing / rinsing / spin settings to the user. Information related to the operation of the washing machine may be output via a screen, indicator, voice, etc. At least one output interface may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0058] The washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with external devices via wires and / or wirelessly.

[0059] The communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0060] The communication module can transmit data to or receive data from external devices (e.g., a server, a user device, and / or a home appliance). For example, the communication module can establish communication with a server, a user device, and / or a home appliance, and transmit and receive various data.

[0061] To this end, the communication module may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the communication module may include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with the external device via a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0062] The short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a near field communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, an UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.

[0063] The long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit. The mobile communication unit transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

[0064] In one embodiment, the communication module can communicate with external devices such as a server, a user device, and other home appliances through a peripheral access point (AP). The access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the washing machine or the user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The washing machine or the user device can be connected to the server through the wide area network (WAN). The control unit can control various components of the washing machine, such as a drive motor and a water inlet valve. The control unit can control various components of the washing machine to perform at least one cycle, including water supply, washing, rinsing, and / or spin-drying, according to a user input. For example, the control unit can control the drive motor to adjust the rotation speed of the drum, or control the water inlet valve of the water supply device to supply water to the tub.

[0065] The control unit may include hardware such as a CPU or memory, and software such as a control program. For example, the control unit may include an algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the washing machine, at least one memory storing program-type data, and at least one processor performing the aforementioned operation using data stored in the at least one memory. The memory and the processor may each be implemented as separate chips. The processor may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores. The memory may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks. Additionally, the memory and the processor may be implemented as a single chip.

[0066] Below, a clothing processing system according to various embodiments is specifically described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0067] FIG. 1 illustrates a garment handling system according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 illustrates a first garment handling device of the garment handling system according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of the first garment handling device according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 illustrates a second garment handling device of the garment handling system according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-section of the second garment handling device according to one embodiment.

[0068] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the clothing treatment system (1) may include a first clothing treatment device (10) and a second clothing treatment device (60) mounted on the first clothing treatment device (10). The second clothing treatment device (60) may be provided on one side of the first clothing treatment device (10). For example, the second clothing treatment device (60) may be mounted on the upper portion of the first clothing treatment device (10).

[0069] The first clothing treatment device (10) may be a washing machine or a dryer. For example, the first clothing treatment device (10) may be a washing machine.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a first garment treatment device (10) according to various embodiments may include a first housing (11) that accommodates various components therein. The first housing (11) may be provided in the form of a box with a laundry inlet (12) formed on one side.

[0071] The first garment treatment device (10) may include a first front frame (11a) forming the front. A laundry inlet (12) may be formed in the first front frame (11a).

[0072] The first garment treatment device (10) may include a first door (13) for opening and closing the laundry inlet (12). The first door (13) may be rotatably mounted to the first housing (11) by a first hinge (14). At least a portion of the first door (13) may be transparent or translucent so as to allow the interior of the first housing (11) to be visible.

[0073] The first clothing treatment device (10) may include a tub (20) provided inside the first housing (11) to store water. The tub (20) is provided in a roughly cylindrical shape with a tub opening (22) formed on one side, and may be arranged inside the first housing (11) so that the tub opening (22) corresponds to the laundry inlet (12).

[0074] The tub (20) can be connected to the first housing (11) by a damper (29). The damper (29) can absorb vibrations generated when the first drum (30) rotates and attenuate vibrations transmitted to the first housing (11).

[0075] The first clothing treatment device (10) may include a first drum (30) provided to accommodate laundry.

[0076] The first drum (30) can be placed inside the tub (20) so that the first drum opening (32) provided on one side corresponds to the laundry inlet (12) and the tub opening (22). Laundry can pass through the laundry inlet (12), the tub opening (22) and the first drum opening (32) in sequence to be accommodated inside the first drum (30) or taken out from the first drum (30).

[0077] The first drum (30) can perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration process while rotating inside the tub (20). A plurality of holes (34) are formed in the cylindrical wall of the first drum (30) so that water stored in the tub (20) can flow into the inside of the first drum (30) or flow out to the outside of the first drum (30). At least one first lifter (35) can be installed on the inner circumference of the first drum (30) so that laundry can rise and fall when the first drum (30) rotates.

[0078] The first clothing treatment device (10) may include a first driving device (40) configured to rotate a first drum (30). The first driving device (40) may include a first driving motor (41) and a first rotation shaft (42) for transmitting driving force generated by the first driving motor (41) to the first drum (30). The first rotation shaft (42) may be connected to the first drum (30) by penetrating the tub (20).

[0079] The first driving device (40) can rotate the first drum (30) forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration, or drying cycle.

[0080] The first clothing treatment device (10) may include a water supply device (50) configured to supply water to the tub (20). The water supply device (50) may include a water supply pipe (51) and a water supply valve (52) provided in the water supply pipe (51). The water supply pipe (51) may be connected to an external water source. The water supply pipe (51) may extend from the external water source to a detergent supply device (53) and / or the tub (20). Water may be supplied to the tub (20) via the detergent supply device (53). Water may be supplied to the tub (20) without passing through the detergent supply device (53).

[0081] The water supply valve (52) can open or close the water supply pipe (51) in response to an electrical signal from the first control unit (23, see FIG. 6). The water supply valve (52) can allow or block the supply of water from an external water source to the tub (20). The water supply valve (52) may include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.

[0082] The first clothing treatment device (10) may include a detergent supply device (53) configured to supply detergent to the tub (20). The detergent supply device (53) may include a manual detergent supply device that requires the user to supply detergent for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically supplies a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash. The detergent supply device (53) may include a detergent container for storing detergent. The detergent supply device (53) may be configured to supply detergent into the tub (20) during the water supply process. Water supplied through the water supply pipe (51) may be mixed with detergent via the detergent supply device (53). The water mixed with detergent may be supplied into the tub (20). Detergent is a term used to encompass pre-wash detergent, main wash detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc., and the detergent compartment can be divided into a pre-wash detergent storage area, a main wash detergent storage area, a fabric softener storage area, and a bleach storage area.

[0083] The first clothing treatment device (10) may include a drainage device (54) configured to discharge water contained in the tub (20) to the outside. The drainage device (54) may include a drainage pipe (55) extending from the lower portion of the tub (20) to the outside of the first housing (11), a drainage valve (56) provided in the drainage pipe (55) to open and close the drainage pipe (55), and a drainage pump (57) provided on the drainage pipe (55). The drainage pump (57) may pump water in the drainage pipe (55) to the outside of the first housing (11).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the first garment treatment device (10) may further include a heater for heating water stored in the tub (20).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the first garment treatment device (10) may further include a heater for heating water supplied through the water supply device (50).

[0086] The second clothing treatment device (60) may be a washing machine or a dryer. For example, the second clothing treatment device (60) may be a dryer.

[0087] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, a second garment treatment device (60) according to various embodiments may include a second housing (61) that accommodates various components therein. The second housing (61) may be provided in the form of a box with an object input port (62) formed on one side.

[0088] The second garment treatment device (60) may include a second front frame (61a) forming the front. The object input port (62) may be formed in the second front frame (61a).

[0089] The second garment treatment device (60) may include a second door (63) for opening and closing the object inlet (62). The second door (63) may be rotatably mounted to the second housing (61) by a second hinge (64). At least a portion of the second door (63) may be made transparent or translucent so that the interior of the second housing (61) may be visible.

[0090] The second garment treatment device (60) may include a second drum (70) provided to accommodate an object. The second drum (70) may be arranged inside the second housing (61) such that a second drum opening (72) provided on one side corresponds to an object inlet (62). The object may pass through the object inlet (62) and the second drum opening (72) in sequence to be accommodated inside the second drum (70) or taken out from the second drum (70). The second drum (70) may be provided rotatably inside the second housing (61).

[0091] The second clothing treatment device (60) may include a second driving device (73) configured to rotate a second drum (70). The second driving device (73) may include a second driving motor and a second rotating shaft for transmitting driving force generated by the second driving motor to the second drum (70).

[0092] The second drum (70) may include an inlet (71) through which air is introduced into the interior of the second drum (70). Air inside the second drum (70) may be discharged to the exterior of the second drum (70) through the second drum opening (72). The inlet (71) may be located on the opposite side of the second drum (70) from the side where the second drum opening (72) is located. For example, the inlet (71) may be located at the rear of the second drum (70), and the second drum opening (72) may be located at the front of the second drum (70).

[0093] High temperature dry air can be introduced into the second drum (70) through the inlet (71) to dry the object contained in the second drum (70). After drying the object, the air containing a large amount of moisture can be discharged from the second drum (70) through the second drum opening (72).

[0094] At least one second lifter (74) may be provided inside the second drum (70). The second lifter (74) may raise and lower the object so that the object comes into contact with the hot air while floating in the space inside the second drum (70).

[0095] Inside the second housing (61), a heat pump (80) for heating and condensing air may be provided. An evaporator (81), a condenser (82), a compressor (83), an expansion device, etc., which constitute the heat pump (80), may be arranged at the bottom of the second drum (70). The refrigerant may circulate through a series of processes consisting of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation. Specifically, the heat pump (80) may include an evaporator (81), a condenser (82), a compressor (83), and an expansion device. The evaporator (81) and the condenser (82) may exchange heat with air.

[0096] The compressor (83) compresses the refrigerant to a high temperature and high pressure state and discharges the refrigerant, and the discharged refrigerant can be introduced into the condenser (82). The condenser (82) condenses the compressed refrigerant and can release heat to the surroundings through the condensation process. In addition, the expansion device can expand the refrigerant in a high temperature and high pressure state condensed in the condenser (82) to a low pressure state. The evaporator (81) evaporates the expanded refrigerant and can take away heat from the surroundings through the evaporation process.

[0097] As the operating RPM of the compressor (83) increases, the amount of heat released to the surroundings through the condensation process of the condenser (82) may increase.

[0098] When the object is placed in the second clothing treatment device (60) and the device is operated in drying mode, the high-temperature, humid air discharged from the second drum (70) can pass through the evaporator (81). Accordingly, the high-temperature, humid air discharged from the second drum (70) can be cooled as it passes through the evaporator (81) and thus can be changed into low-temperature, dry air. At this time, condensation may be generated as the high-temperature, humid air is cooled in the evaporator (81). The condensation may be moved to a recovery tank or drained to the outside of the second housing (61). In addition, the low-temperature, dried air that has passed through the evaporator (81) can pass through the condenser (82). Accordingly, the low-temperature, dry air discharged from the evaporator (81) can be heated as it passes through the condenser (82) and thus can be changed into high-temperature, dry air. The high-temperature, dry air can be introduced into the second drum (70) through the inlet (71) and can dry the object. As the object is dried, high-temperature, humid air containing a large amount of moisture can flow out through the second drum opening (72). The flowed air can then pass through the evaporator (81). In summary, the air can dry the object contained in the second drum (70) while circulating within the second housing (61).

[0099] In the drying mode, a closed path may be formed inside the second housing (61) of the second clothing treatment device (60). Here, the closed path may be an air movement path (see arrows in FIG. 5) configured to allow air inside the second housing (61) to circulate around the heat pump (80) and the second drum (70). The closed path may not be connected to the outside of the second housing (61) so that air outside the second housing (61) does not flow in or out. In other words, the air flow may form a closed loop.

[0100] The second clothing treatment device (60) may include a heater (86) provided on a closed path. The heater (86) may be implemented through a heating coil, but is not limited thereto, and may be implemented through various elements already known. The heater (86) may further heat the heated air passing through the condenser (82) or heat the air drawn in from the outside without being heated through the heat pump (80).

[0101] Referring to FIG. 4, the second clothing treatment device (60) may include a housing opening (69) provided on the front of the second housing (61) to allow access to the heat pump (80). A filter device (96) may be mounted inside the second housing (61) through the housing opening (69). Specifically, the filter device (96) may be detachably mounted in a device receiving portion (68) formed inside the second housing (61) through the housing opening (69). When the filter device (96) is mounted in the device receiving portion (68), the second clothing treatment device (60) may perform a drying mode (drying operation) for drying objects such as clothing. Meanwhile, a housing cover (67) may be provided on the front of the second housing (61) to open and close the housing opening (69).

[0102] When the housing cover (67) closes the housing opening (69), the front surface of the housing cover (67) and the front surface of the second housing (61) are connected to form a smooth surface without a step. If the filter device (96) is not installed inside the second housing (61), the user can access the heat pump (80) through the housing opening (69). When the dryer is used for a long time, foreign substances such as lint may adhere to the heat pump, and the user can remove such foreign substances through the housing opening (69).

[0103] The filter device (96) can be detachably mounted on the second clothing treatment device (60). Specifically, the filter device (96) can be detachably mounted inside the second housing (61) through the housing opening (69). The filter device (96) can be mounted on the device receiving portion (68) or detachably from the device receiving portion (68).

[0104] A fan (90) may be placed at the bottom of the second drum (70). The fan (90) may circulate air inside the second housing (61). The fan (90) may form a circulating airflow passing through the second drum (70) inside the second housing (61).

[0105] The second clothing treatment device (60) may include a fan motor (91) configured to rotate a fan (90).

[0106] The driving force generated from the fan motor (91) can rotate the fan (90).

[0107] According to various embodiments, the fan motor (91) for rotating the fan (90) and the second drive motor (73a) for rotating the second drum (70) may have the same configuration.

[0108] In one embodiment, one motor (91, 73a) may be connected to different rotation axes to simultaneously rotate the fan (90) and the second drum (70).

[0109] When one motor (91, 73a) is connected to different rotation axes to rotate the fan (90) and the second drum (70) simultaneously, the rotation speed of the fan (90) and the rotation speed of the second drum (70) may be different from each other. For example, the rotation speed of the fan (90) may be faster than the rotation speed of the second drum (70).

[0110] According to various embodiments, the fan motor (91) for rotating the fan (90) and the second drive motor (73a) for rotating the second drum (70) may be provided separately from each other.

[0111] Figure 6 is a control block diagram of a first garment treatment device according to one embodiment.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the first garment treatment device (10) may include a first user interface device (15), a first driving device (40), a water supply device (50), a drainage device (54), a first sensor unit (18), a first communication unit (19), and a first control unit (23).

[0113] The first user interface device (15) can provide a user interface for interaction between a user and the first garment treatment device (10).

[0114] The first user interface device (15) may include at least one first input interface (16) and at least one first output interface (17).

[0115] In one embodiment, the first user interface device (15) may be positioned on one side of the first housing (11), but the location of the first user interface device (15) is not limited thereto.

[0116] At least one first input interface (16) can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0117] At least one first input interface (16) may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash / rinse / spin setting button. The at least one first input interface (16) may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0118] At least one first output interface (17) can transmit various data related to the operation of the first garment treatment device (10) to the user by generating sensory information.

[0119] For example, at least one first output interface (17) can transmit information related to a washing course and the operating time of the first garment treatment device (10), washing settings / rinsing settings / spin settings to the user. Information related to the operation of the first garment treatment device (10) can be output through a screen, an indicator, voice, etc. At least one first output interface (17) can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0120] The washing cycle may include washing settings (e.g., washing temperature, number of rinse cycles, spin strength, etc.) preset by the designer of the first clothing treatment device (10) according to the type of laundry (e.g., blankets, underwear, etc.) and material (e.g., wool, etc.). For example, standard washing may include washing settings applicable to most laundry, and blanket washing may include washing settings optimized for washing blankets. The washing cycle may be categorized into, for example, standard washing, intensive washing, delicate washing, blanket washing, baby clothes washing, towel washing, small load washing, boiling washing, energy-saving washing, outdoor washing, rinse / spin, spin drying, etc.

[0121] In various embodiments, the washing cycle may include multiple cycles tailored to the user's needs. For example, the washing cycle may include an energy-saving cycle, a time-saving cycle, a low-noise cycle, and the like.

[0122] The energy saving course is a course designed to minimize the energy required to perform a washing cycle. When the first garment treatment device (10) performs a washing cycle corresponding to the energy saving course, the operation of the heater for heating the water stored in the tub (20) can be minimized.

[0123] The time-saving course is a course designed to minimize the time required to perform a washing cycle. When the first garment treatment device (10) performs a washing cycle corresponding to the time-saving course, the number of washing, rinsing, and / or dehydrating cycles can be minimized, or the time required for washing, rinsing, and / or dehydrating cycles can be minimized.

[0124] The low-noise course corresponds to a course for minimizing noise generated from the first garment treatment device (10) while performing a washing cycle. When the first garment treatment device (10) performs a washing cycle corresponding to the low-noise course, the maximum RPM of the first drum (30) can be minimized during the washing cycle, rinsing cycle, and / or spin-drying cycle.

[0125] In the present disclosure, courses tailored to the specific needs of users, such as an energy-saving course, a time-saving course, and a low-noise course, can be defined as specialized courses.

[0126] In this disclosure, courses other than specialized courses (e.g., standard courses) may be defined as general courses.

[0127] The first memory (25) can store algorithms for multiple washing courses corresponding to multiple washing courses. The algorithms for multiple washing courses refer to algorithms for controlling multiple components (e.g., the first driving device (40), the water supply device (50), the drainage device (54), and / or the heater) in a washing cycle.

[0128] The first processor (24) can perform a washing course based on an algorithm of an operation course set based on user input among algorithms of multiple washing courses stored in the first memory (25).

[0129] The first driving device (40) may include a first driving motor (41) that provides driving force to rotate the first drum (30). The first driving device (40) may operate based on a control signal from the first control unit (23).

[0130] The water supply device (50) may include a water supply valve (52) that opens and closes a water supply pipe (51) extending from an external water source to a detergent supply device (53) and / or a tub (20). The water supply valve (52) may be opened and closed based on a control signal from the first control unit (23).

[0131] The drainage device (54) may include a drain pump (57) for discharging water from the tub (20) to the outside of the washing machine housing (11). The drain pump (57) may operate based on a control signal from the first control unit (23).

[0132] The first sensor unit (18) may include at least one sensor that obtains information related to the operating status of the first clothing treatment device (10).

[0133] For example, the first sensor unit (18) may include at least one of a water level sensor that detects the water level of the tub (20), a sensor that detects the operating status of the first driving device (40), a flow rate sensor that detects the flow rate flowing into the tub (20) through the water supply device (50), or a sensor that detects the operating status of the drainage device (54).

[0134] According to various embodiments, the first sensor unit (18) may include at least one sensor that detects the weight of laundry received in the first drum (30).

[0135] According to various embodiments, the first sensor unit (18) may include a vibration sensor that detects the vibration value of the tub (20). The vibration sensor may detect the vibration of the tub (20). Specifically, the vibration sensor may detect the vibration of the tub (20) generated by the rotation of the first drum (30) during the progress of the washing cycle (e.g., the spin-drying cycle). The eccentricity of the first drum (30) may occur due to the unbalance of the laundry placed inside the first drum (30), and the vibration of the tub (20) may occur due to the eccentricity of the first drum (30). When the rotation speed of the first drum (30) increases in a state where the laundry is placed unbalanced, the vibration of the tub (20) may also increase, and the noise caused by the vibration of the tub (20) may also increase.

[0136] According to various embodiments, even when the first garment treatment device (10) and the second garment treatment device (60) operate together, the vibration of the tub (20) may increase due to frequency resonance.

[0137] The vibration sensor can output a vibration signal regarding the vibration of the tub (20). The amplitude of the vibration signal can be defined as the vibration value when the tub (20) vibrates.

[0138] In one embodiment, the first control unit (23) can convert a time domain vibration signal output from a vibration sensor into a frequency domain vibration signal and process the frequency domain vibration signal. The vibration sensor can include a six-axis sensor capable of detecting displacement in six axes (X, Y, Z, Pitch, Roll, Yaw).

[0139] The sensor that detects the operating status of the first driving device (40) may include, for example, a current sensor that measures the driving current applied to the first driving motor (41), but is not limited thereto.

[0140] The sensor that detects the operating status of the drainage device (54) may include, for example, a current sensor that measures the driving current applied to the drainage pump (57), but is not limited thereto.

[0141] The first clothing treatment device (10) may include a first communication unit (19) for communicating with an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, and / or other home appliance) via wires and / or wirelessly.

[0142] The user device and / or other home appliances may include various electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, notebooks, smart watches, IoT hub devices, televisions, and / or other home appliances such as a second clothing treatment device (60), stationary tablets, and speakers.

[0143] The first communication unit (19) may include a short-range communication module and / or a long-range communication module.

[0144] The first communication unit (19) can transmit data to an external device or receive data from an external device. For example, the first communication unit (19) can establish communication with a server, a user device, and / or other home appliances, and transmit and receive various types of data.

[0145] To this end, the first communication unit (19) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the first communication unit (19) can include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These different types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0146] The short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a near field communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, an UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.

[0147] The long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit. The mobile communication unit transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

[0148] In one embodiment, the first communication unit (19) can communicate with external devices such as a server, a user device, and other home appliances via a peripheral access point (AP). The access point can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the first garment treatment device (10) and / or the user device and / or other home appliances are connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The first garment treatment device (10) and / or the user device and / or other home appliances can be connected to the server via the wide area network (WAN).

[0149] The first control unit (23) can control various components of the first clothing treatment device (10) (e.g., the first driving device (40), the water supply device (50), and the drain device (54)). The first control unit (23) can control various components of the first clothing treatment device (10) to perform at least one operation including water supply, washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration according to a user input. For example, the first control unit (23) can control the first driving motor (41) of the first driving device (40) to adjust the rotation speed (RPM) of the first drum (30), control the water supply valve (52) of the water supply device (50) to supply water to the tub (20), or control the drain pump (57) of the drain device (54) to discharge water in the tub (20) to the outside.

[0150] The first control unit (23) may include hardware such as a CPU, Micom, or memory, and software such as a control program. For example, the first control unit (23) may include at least one first memory (25) that stores data in the form of a program and an algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the first clothing treatment device (10), and at least one first processor (24) that performs the operations described above and the operations to be described below using the data stored in the at least one first memory (25). The first memory (25) and the first processor (24) may each be implemented as separate chips. The first processor (24) may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores. The first memory (25) may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks. In addition, the first memory (25) and the first processor (24) may be implemented as a single chip.

[0151] Figure 7 is a control block diagram of a second garment treatment device according to one embodiment.

[0152] Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment, the second clothing treatment device (60) may include a second user interface device (75), a second driving device (73), a heater (86), a fan motor (91), a heat pump (80), a second communication unit (94), a second sensor unit (79), and a second control unit (97).

[0153] The second user interface device (75) can provide a user interface for interaction between the user and the second garment treatment device (60).

[0154] The second user interface device (75) may include at least one second input interface (76) and at least one second output interface (77).

[0155] In one embodiment, the second user interface device (75) may be positioned on one side of the second housing (61), but the location of the second user interface device (75) is not limited thereto.

[0156] At least one second input interface (76) can convert sensory information received from the user into an electrical signal.

[0157] At least one second input interface (76) may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), a drying setting button, and a Wi-Fi button. The at least one second input interface (76) may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0158] At least one second output interface (77) can transmit various data related to the operation of the second garment treatment device (60) to the user by generating sensory information.

[0159] For example, at least one second output interface (77) can transmit information related to the drying course and the operating time of the second garment treatment device (60), and drying settings to the user. Information related to the operation of the second garment treatment device (60) can be output through a screen, an indicator, voice, etc. At least one second output interface (77) can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0160] The drying course may include drying settings (e.g., drying temperature, drying time, drying intensity, etc.) preset by the designer of the second clothing treatment device (60) depending on the type of object (e.g., blanket, underwear, etc.) and material (e.g., wool, etc.). For example, standard drying may include drying settings applicable to most objects, and blanket drying may include drying settings optimized for drying blankets. The drying courses may be categorized into, for example, standard drying, strong drying, delicate clothing drying, blanket drying, baby clothes drying, towel drying, small-volume drying, energy-saving drying, and outdoor drying.

[0161] In various embodiments, the drying course may include multiple courses tailored to the user's needs. For example, the drying course may include an energy-saving course, a time-saving course, a low-noise course, and the like.

[0162] The energy saving course is a course designed to minimize the energy required to perform the drying process. When the second garment treatment device (60) performs a washing cycle corresponding to the energy saving course, the operation of the heater (86) can be minimized.

[0163] The time-saving course is a course designed to minimize the time required to perform the drying process. When the second garment treatment device (60) performs a drying process corresponding to the time-saving course, the operating time of the heater (86) and / or the operating frequency of the compressor (83) may increase.

[0164] The low-noise course corresponds to a course for minimizing noise generated from the second garment treatment device (60) while performing the drying process. When the second garment treatment device (60) performs the drying process corresponding to the low-noise course, the maximum RPM of the second drum (70) can be minimized.

[0165] In the present disclosure, courses tailored to the specific needs of users, such as an energy-saving course, a time-saving course, and a low-noise course, can be defined as specialized courses.

[0166] In this disclosure, courses other than specialized courses (e.g., standard courses) may be defined as general courses.

[0167] The second memory (99) can store algorithms of multiple drying courses corresponding to multiple drying courses. The algorithms of multiple drying courses refer to algorithms for controlling multiple components (e.g., the second driving device (73), the heater (86), the fan motor (91), and / or the compressor (83)) in the drying process.

[0168] The second processor (98) can perform a drying process based on an algorithm of an operation course set based on user input among the algorithms of a plurality of drying courses stored in the second memory (99).

[0169] The second driving device (73) may include a second driving motor (73a) that provides driving force to rotate the second drum (70). The second driving device (73) may operate based on a control signal from the second control unit (97).

[0170] According to various embodiments, the second control unit (97) can control the second driving device (73) based on an algorithm of a motion course selected by the user.

[0171] The heater (86) can further heat the heated air passing through the condenser (82) or heat the air drawn in from the outside without being heated through the heat pump (80).

[0172] The heater (86) can operate based on a control signal from the second control unit (97).

[0173] According to various embodiments, the second control unit (97) can control the heater (86) based on an algorithm of an operation course selected by the user.

[0174] The fan motor (91) can rotate the fan (90) to circulate air inside the second housing (61).

[0175] The fan motor (91) can operate based on a control signal from the second control unit (97).

[0176] According to various embodiments, the second control unit (97) can control the fan motor (91) based on an algorithm of an operation course selected by the user.

[0177] As previously explained, the fan motor (91) for rotating the fan (90) and the second drive motor (73a) for rotating the second drum (70) may have the same configuration.

[0178] In one embodiment, when one motor (91, 73a) is connected to different rotation axes to rotate the fan (90) and the second drum (70) simultaneously, the second control unit (97) can drive one motor (91, 73a) at a target RPM corresponding to the target RPM of the fan (90) or the target RPM of the second drum (70).

[0179] According to various embodiments, when the fan motor (91) for rotating the fan (90) and the second drive motor (73a) for rotating the second drum (70) are provided separately from each other, the second control unit (97) can drive the fan motor (91) based on the target RPM of the fan (90) and drive the second drive motor (73a) based on the target RPM of the second drum (70).

[0180] The heat pump (80) is configured to generate heat to be supplied to the second drum (70) and may include a compressor (83) that compresses refrigerant.

[0181] The compressor (83) can operate based on a control signal from the second control unit (97).

[0182] According to various embodiments, the second control unit (97) can control the compressor (83) based on an algorithm of an operation course selected by the user.

[0183] The second sensor unit (79) may include at least one sensor that obtains information related to the operating status of the second clothing treatment device (60).

[0184] According to various embodiments, the second sensor unit (79) may include at least one sensor that detects the weight of the object accommodated in the second drum (70).

[0185] According to various embodiments, the second sensor unit (79) may include a temperature sensor that detects the temperature inside the second housing (61) and / or a sensor that detects the operating status of the second driving device (73).

[0186] A temperature sensor that detects the temperature inside the second housing (61) may be provided anywhere inside the second housing (61). According to various embodiments, the temperature sensor may be provided on the outlet side of the condenser (82) or on the downstream side of the heater (86).

[0187] According to various embodiments, the second sensor unit (79) may include a vibration sensor that detects the vibration value of the second housing (61).

[0188] The second clothing treatment device (60) may include a second communication unit (94) for communicating with an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, and / or other home appliance) via wires and / or wirelessly.

[0189] The user device and / or other home appliances may include various electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, notebooks, smart watches, IoT hub devices, televisions, and / or other home appliances such as a second clothing treatment device (60), stationary tablets, and speakers.

[0190] The second communication unit (94) may include a short-range communication module and / or a long-range communication module.

[0191] The second communication unit (94) can transmit data to an external device or receive data from an external device. For example, the second communication unit (94) can establish communication with a server, a user device, and / or other home appliances, and transmit and receive various types of data.

[0192] To this end, the second communication unit (94) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the second communication unit (94) can include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These different types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0193] The short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a near field communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, an UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.

[0194] The long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit. The mobile communication unit transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

[0195] In one embodiment, the second communication unit (94) can communicate with external devices such as a server, a user device, or other home appliances via a peripheral access relay. The access relay can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the second garment treatment device (60) and / or the user device and / or other home appliances are connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The second garment treatment device (60) and / or the user device and / or other home appliances can be connected to the server via the wide area network (WAN).

[0196] The second control unit (97) can control various components of the second clothing treatment device (60) (e.g., the second driving device (73), the heater (86), the fan motor (91), and / or the compressor (83)). The second control unit (97) can control various components of the second clothing treatment device (60) to perform a drying cycle according to a user input. For example, the second control unit (97) can control the second driving motor (73a) of the second driving device (73) to adjust the rotation speed (RPM) of the second drum (70), control the operation of the heater (86) to quickly heat the internal air of the second drum (70), control the operation of the compressor (83) to generate heat to be supplied to the second drum (70), or control the operation of the fan motor (91) to circulate the heat generated by the heat pump (80) into the interior of the second drum (70).

[0197] The second control unit (97) may include hardware such as a CPU, Micom, or memory, and software such as a control program. For example, the second control unit (97) may include at least one second memory (99) that stores data in the form of a program and an algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the second clothing treatment device (60), and at least one second processor (98) that performs the operations described above and operations to be described below using the data stored in the at least one second memory (99). The second memory (99) and the second processor (98) may each be implemented as separate chips. The second processor (98) may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores. The second memory (99) may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks. In addition, the second memory (99) and the second processor (98) may be implemented as a single chip.

[0198] Figure 8 is a control block diagram of a garment processing system according to one embodiment.

[0199] Referring to FIG. 8, a clothing processing system (1) according to one embodiment may include a first clothing processing device (10) and a second clothing processing device (60).

[0200] The first clothing treatment device (10) and the second clothing treatment device (60) can be operatively and / or electrically connected to each other.

[0201] Various information obtained from the first clothing treatment device (10) can be transmitted to the second clothing treatment device (60), and various information obtained from the second clothing treatment device (60) can be transmitted to the first clothing treatment device (10).

[0202] In one embodiment, the garment handling system (1) may include a user interface device (100).

[0203] The user interface device (100) may be provided in the first garment treatment device (10) and / or the second garment treatment device (60).

[0204] In one embodiment, the user interface device (100) may be disposed on one side of the first housing (11).

[0205] The user interface device (100) of the clothing processing system (1) is configured to control both the first clothing processing device (10) and the second clothing processing device (60), and can be defined as an integrated user interface device (100).

[0206] In one embodiment, since the garment treatment system (1) includes a user interface device (100), the first garment treatment device (10) may not have a first user interface device (15) for controlling only the first garment treatment device (10).

[0207] In one embodiment, since the garment treatment system (1) includes a user interface device (100), the second garment treatment device (60) may not have a second user interface device (75) for controlling only the second garment treatment device (60).

[0208] According to various embodiments, even if the garment treatment system (1) includes a user interface device (100), the first garment treatment device (10) may include a first user interface device (15) for controlling only the first garment treatment device (10). As another example, even if the garment treatment system (1) includes a user interface device (100), the second garment treatment device (60) may include a second user interface device (75) for controlling only the second garment treatment device (60). As another example, even if the garment treatment system (1) includes a user interface device (100), the first garment treatment device (10) may include a first user interface device (15) for controlling only the first garment treatment device (10), and the second garment treatment device (60) may include a second user interface device (75) for controlling only the second garment treatment device (60).

[0209] That is, in one embodiment, the garment treatment system (1) may include a user interface device (100) for controlling a first garment treatment device (10) and a second garment treatment device (60), a first user interface device (15) for controlling the first garment treatment device (10), and / or a second user interface device (75) for controlling the second garment treatment device (60).

[0210] The user interface device (100) may provide a user interface for interaction between a user and a garment processing system (1). The user interface for interaction between a user and a garment processing system (1) may refer to a user interface for interaction between a user and a first garment processing device (10) and a second garment processing device (60).

[0211] The user interface device (100) may include at least one input interface (106) and at least one output interface (107).

[0212] At least one input interface (106) can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal and transmit it to the first garment treatment device (10) and / or the second garment treatment device (60).

[0213] At least one input interface (106) may include a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0214] In one embodiment, at least one input interface (106) can transmit control commands corresponding to user input to the first control unit (23) of the first garment treatment device (10) and the second control unit (97) of the second garment treatment device (60).

[0215] At least one output interface (107) can transmit various data related to the operation of the first garment treatment device (10) and the second garment treatment device (60) to the user by generating sensory information.

[0216] At least one output interface (107) may include a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, or the like.

[0217] A panel formed with at least one input interface (106) and at least one output interface (107) may be defined as a control panel (101). At least one input interface (106) and at least one output interface (107) may be provided on the control panel (101).

[0218] The first clothing treatment device (10) and the second clothing treatment device (60) can communicate with each other through the first communication unit (19) of the first clothing treatment device (10) and the second communication unit (94) of the second clothing treatment device (60).

[0219] In one embodiment, the first communication unit (19) and the second communication unit (94) can directly communicate with each other using a D2D wireless communication module (e.g., a Bluetooth module).

[0220] In one embodiment, the first communication unit (19) and the second communication unit (94) can communicate with each other via a server using a wide area network (WAN).

[0221] According to various embodiments, the first communication unit (19) and the second communication unit (94) may include wired communication modules (e.g., communication connectors and / or communication wires), and the first garment treatment device (10) and the second garment treatment device (60) may be connected to each other by wire.

[0222] According to various embodiments, the user interface device (100) may further include a connection circuit board (123). The connection circuit board (123) may be implemented as a printed circuit board.

[0223] The connection circuit board (123) may include communication wires and / or communication connectors for connection to the first communication unit (19) and the second communication unit (94).

[0224] The connection circuit board (123) can connect the first communication unit (19) and the second communication unit (94) by wire.

[0225] Each of the first communication unit (19) and the second communication unit (94) can be connected to a connection circuit board (123).

[0226] The connection circuit board (123) can mediate data exchange between the first control unit (23) and the second control unit (97).

[0227] For example, the connection circuit board (123) can transmit a signal transmitted from the first control unit (23) through the first communication unit (19) to the second control unit (97) through the second communication unit (94).

[0228] As another example, the connection circuit board (123) can transmit a signal transmitted from the second control unit (97) through the second communication unit (94) to the first control unit (23) through the first communication unit (19).

[0229] According to various embodiments, the connection circuit board (123) can transmit course information selected by at least one input interface (106) to the first control unit (23) via the first communication unit (19).

[0230] According to various embodiments, the connection circuit board (123) can transmit course information selected by at least one input interface (106) to the second control unit (97) via the second communication unit (94).

[0231] According to the present disclosure, the user interface device (100) has a connection circuit board (123) so that communication between the first garment treatment device (10) and the second garment treatment device (60) can be smoothly performed, and at the same time, communication between the user interface device (100) and the first garment treatment device (10) and the second garment treatment device (60) can be smoothly performed.

[0232] However, without being limited thereto, the connection circuit board (123) of the user interface device (100) may be omitted.

[0233] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a view showing a portion of a front frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a cross-section taken along line A-A' shown in FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a view showing a support frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a portion of a support frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a view showing a process of mounting a front frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a view showing a state in which a front frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is guided by a mounting guide while being mounted on a support frame.

[0234] Referring to FIG. 9, the second housing (61) of the second garment treatment device (60) may include a second front frame (61a), a side frame (61b), and a bottom frame (61c). Referring to FIGS. 1 and 4, the second housing (61) of the second garment treatment device (60) may include a top frame (161) for covering the open upper side of the side frame (61b), and an upper cap (161a) for covering the upper surface of the second front frame (61a).

[0235] Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the second clothing treatment device (60) may be referred to as a clothing treatment device (60), the second housing (61) may be referred to as a housing (61), the second front frame (61a) may be referred to as a front frame (61a), and the second user interface device (75) may be referred to as a user interface device (75).

[0236] Also, for convenience of explanation, the second clothing treatment device (60) and the second housing (61) are described, but the configurations described below can also be applied to the first clothing treatment device (10) and the first housing (11).

[0237] The housing (61) may include a side frame (61b) for forming the left side, right side, and rear side surfaces of the garment treatment device (60). For example, the side frame (61b) may be formed by bending a single plate. Alternatively, the side frame (61b) may be configured such that a portion for forming the left side of the garment treatment device (60), a portion for forming the right side, and a portion for forming the rear side are each separately provided and are mutually coupled.

[0238] The side frame (61b) may be provided with a front coupling portion (61ba) for coupling to the front frame (61a). The side frame (61b) may be provided with a support coupling portion (61bb) for coupling to the support frame (110). The side frame (61b) may be provided with a bottom coupling portion (61bc) for coupling to the bottom frame (61c).

[0239] The bottom frame (61c) of the housing (61) can be coupled to the lower side of the side frame (61b). The bottom frame (61c) can be provided to cover the open lower side of the side frame (61b). For example, the bottom frame (61c) can be provided separately from the side frame (61b), or can be formed integrally with the side frame (61b).

[0240] The bottom frame (61c) may include a bottom support member (61ca) for supporting the front frame (61a) when combined with the front frame (61a) and the side frame (61b). The bottom support member (61ca) may be provided to support the front frame (61a) in an upward direction. The bottom support member (61ca) may be provided to prevent the front frame (61a) from sagging in the direction of gravity.

[0241] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the front frame (61a) of the housing (61) can be coupled to the front of the side frame (61b). The front frame (61a) of the housing (61) can be mounted to the front of the side frame (61b). The front frame (61a) can be provided to cover the open front side of the side frame (61b).

[0242] The front frame (61a) may include a front frame portion (61aa) facing forward and an upper frame portion (61ab) facing upward. For example, the front frame portion (61aa) and the upper frame portion (61ab) may be formed by bending a single plate. An object input port (62) may be formed in the front frame portion (61aa). The upper frame portion (61ab) may be coupled to a support frame (110) and supported by the support frame (110).

[0243] The front frame (61a) may include frame side portions (61ac) facing left and right. For example, the frame side portions (61ac) may be formed by bending both ends of the frame front portion (61aa).

[0244] The front frame (61a) may include a frame forming portion (61h) protruding from the frame upper surface (61ab). For example, the frame forming portion (61h) may protrude upward or downward from the frame upper surface (61ab). For example, the frame forming portion (61h) may be formed by bending a portion of the frame upper surface (61ab). The frame forming portion (61h) may be formed so that the opposite side of the protruding side is recessed from the frame upper surface (61ab). The frame forming portion (61h) may be formed to be stepped from the frame upper surface (61ab). According to one embodiment, the housing (61) of the garment treatment device (60) may have improved strength against bending and / or twisting as the frame forming portion (61h) is provided on the front frame (61a).

[0245] For example, the frame forming part (61h) may include a first frame forming part (61ha) and a second frame forming part (61hb). The frame forming part (61h) may include a first frame forming part (61ha) and a second frame forming part (61hb) having a different size or shape from the first frame forming part (61ha). The second frame forming part (61hb) may be provided with a different size and / or shape from the first frame forming part (61ha). For example, the second frame forming part (61hb) may have a larger size than the first frame forming part (61ha). For example, the first frame forming part (61ha) and the second frame forming part (61hb) may be provided at asymmetrical positions on the frame upper surface (61ab) of the front frame (61a). According to this structure, the front frame (61a) can have improved strength against bending and / or torsion compared to a structure in which the first frame forming portion (61ha) and the second frame forming portion (61hb) are provided at symmetrical positions.

[0246] The front frame (61a) may include a frame opening (61d) formed to mount a user interface device (75), and a frame mounting portion (61e) formed on the edge of the frame opening (61d) to allow the user interface device (75) to be mounted. The frame opening (61d) and the frame mounting portion (61e) may be provided on the frame upper surface (61ab) of the front frame (61a).

[0247] The user interface device (75) may be mounted on the housing (61) such that at least a portion thereof is accommodated within the housing (61) through the frame opening (61d). When the user interface device (75) is mounted on the housing (61), it may be supported by a frame mounting portion (61e). The frame mounting portion (61e) may be provided to support a rim portion of the user interface device (75).

[0248] Referring to FIG. 11, the front frame (61a) may include a first portion (61ab1) supported by a support rib (114) of the support frame (110), and a second portion (61ab2) supported by the first portion (61ab1). For example, the first portion (61ab1) may be bent and extended from a frame side portion (61ac), and the second portion (61ab2) may be provided as a part of the frame upper surface portion (61ab). Since the front frame (61a) includes the first portion (61ab1) and the second portion (61ab2), the strength of the portion supported by the support rib (114) of the support frame (110) can be improved.

[0249] The front frame (61a) may include a mounting portion (61f) for being coupled to the support frame (110). The mounting portion (61f) may be provided on the upper surface (61ab) of the frame. With the lower end of the front frame (61a) supported by the bottom support portion (61ca), the mounting portion (61f) is coupled with the mounting hole (118) of the support frame (110), so that the front frame (61a) can be mounted to the support frame (110).

[0250] The front frame (61a) may include a fixing member (61g) for fixing to the support frame (110). The fixing member (61g) may be provided on the upper frame surface (61ab) of the front frame (61a). When the fixing member (61g) is aligned with the fixing hole (117) of the support frame (110), the front frame (61a) may be fixed to the support frame (110) as the fastening member is fastened.

[0251] Referring to FIGS. 9, 12, and 13, a garment treatment device (60) according to various embodiments may include a support frame (110). A housing (61) of the garment treatment device (60) may include the support frame (110). The support frame (110) may be mounted on a side frame (61b) to support a front frame (61a). The support frame (110) may be provided to prevent the front frame (61a) mounted on the side frame (61b) from sagging.

[0252] The support frame (110) may include a support upper surface portion (111) that supports the frame upper surface portion (61ab). The support upper surface portion (111) may be provided so that at least a portion thereof faces the frame upper surface portion (61ab) of the front frame (61a). The support upper surface portion (111) may be provided so as to be supported by being seated on the side frame (61b). The support upper surface portion (111) may be provided with an upper surface coupling portion (111a) for coupling with the side frame (61b). At least a portion of the support upper surface portion (111) may be supported by the side frame (61b).

[0253] The support frame (110) may include a support forming portion (112) protruding from the support upper surface portion (111). For example, the support forming portion (112) may protrude upward or downward from the support upper surface portion (111). For example, the support forming portion (112) may be formed by bending a portion of the support upper surface portion (111). The support forming portion (112) may be formed so that the opposite side of the protruding side is recessed from the support upper surface portion (111). The support forming portion (112) may be formed to be stepped from the support upper surface portion (111). According to one embodiment, the support frame (110) of the garment treatment device (60) may have improved strength against bending and / or twisting as the support forming portion (112) is provided on the support upper surface portion (111).

[0254] For example, the support forming part (112) may include a first support forming part (112a) and a second support forming part (112b). The support forming part (112) may include a first support forming part (112a) and a second support forming part (112b) having a different size or shape from the first support forming part (112a). The second support forming part (112b) may be provided with a different size and / or shape from the first support forming part (112a). For example, the second support forming part (112b) may have a larger size than the first support forming part (112a). For example, the first support forming part (112a) and the second support forming part (112b) may be provided at asymmetrical positions on the support upper surface (111) of the support frame (110). According to this structure, the support frame (110) can have improved strength against bending and / or torsion compared to a structure in which the first support forming portion (112a) and the second support forming portion (112b) are provided at symmetrical positions.

[0255] The support frame (110) may include a support front portion (113) spaced apart from the frame front portion (61aa) of the front frame (61a) to form a receiving space (S, see FIG. 15) for receiving at least a portion of the user interface device (75). The support front portion (113) may be arranged such that at least a portion faces the frame front portion (61aa) of the front frame (61a). Electrical components for driving the garment treatment device (60) may be arranged in the receiving space (S) between the support front portion (113) and the frame front portion (61aa).

[0256] The support front portion (113) may be fixed to the side frame (61b). The support front portion (113) may be provided with a front coupling portion (113a) for coupling with the side frame (61b). For example, the support front portion (113) may also be provided with a support forming portion (112) for improving the strength of the support frame (110) against bending and / or twisting.

[0257] The support frame (110) may include a support extension portion (113b) extending forward from the support front portion (113). The support extension portion (113b) may extend from the support front portion (113) toward the frame front portion (61aa) of the front frame (61a). The support front portion (113) may extend so as to protrude forward from the drum (70).

[0258] The support frame (110) may include a reinforcing portion (113c) that protrudes forward from the support front portion (113). The reinforcing portion (113c) may reinforce the rigidity of the support frame (110). The reinforcing portion (113c) may be formed by bending a portion of the support front portion (113). The reinforcing portion (113c) may be connected to the support extension portion (113b).

[0259] A support frame (110) according to one embodiment may be configured such that a support upper surface portion (111), a support front portion (113), and a support extension portion (113b) are formed as one plate is bent.

[0260] The support frame (110) may include a support upper surface portion (111) and a support front portion (113) extending in a different direction from the support rib (114) to support the frame upper surface portion (61ab) of the front frame (61a). For example, the support rib (114) may be formed by bending both ends of the support front portion (113). The support rib (114) may extend in the direction of gravity. The support rib (114) may be provided to support the first portion (61ab1) and the second portion (61ab2) of the front frame (61a).

[0261] The support frame (110) may include a protrusion (114a) protruding from the support rib (114). The protrusion (114a) may extend in the direction of gravity. The protrusion (114a) may be formed so that the surface opposite to the surface protruding from the support rib (114) is sunken into the support rib (114). The protrusion (114a) may improve the strength of the support rib (114) while the support rib (114) supports the front frame (61a).

[0262] The support frame (110) may be configured such that at least one edge portion of the support rib (114) is bent to form a bend portion (114b). As at least one edge portion of the support rib (114) is bent to form the bend portion (114b), the strength of the support rib (114) of the support frame (110) may be improved.

[0263] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the support frame (110) may include a mounting guide (115) extending between the support upper surface portion (111) and the support front portion (113), and extending in an inclined direction with respect to the support upper surface portion (111) and the support front portion (113) to guide the front frame (61a) while the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110). For example, the mounting guide (115) may be formed to be inclined by approximately 135° with respect to the support upper surface portion (111) and may be formed to be inclined by approximately 135° with respect to the support front portion (113). The mounting guide (115) may be arranged to face upward and rearward as it goes from the support upper surface portion (111) to the support front portion (113).

[0264] The mounting guide (115) may be provided to guide the front frame (61a) while the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110). The mounting guide (115) may guide the rear end of the frame upper surface portion (61ab) of the front frame (61a) while the upper portion of the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110) while the lower portion of the front frame (61a) is coupled to the bottom support portion (61ca) of the bottom frame (61c). The mounting guide (115) may guide the frame upper surface portion (61ab) so that the frame upper surface portion (61ab) of the front frame (61a) can be secured to the support upper surface portion (111) of the support frame (110). The mounting guide (115) may guide the mounting of the front frame (61a). The mounting guide (115) can guide the rear end of the upper surface of the frame (61ab) upward while the front frame (61a) is mounted.

[0265] The support frame (110) may include a recessed portion (116) that is recessed to position a portion of the frame mounting portion (61e) of the front frame (61a). The recessed portion (116) may be provided to correspond to the position of the frame mounting portion (61e) when the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110). The frame mounting portion (61e) may be accommodated in the recessed portion (116). The recessed portion (116) may be positioned on one side of the mounting guide (115).

[0266] The support frame (110) may include a fixing hole (117) through which a fastening member for fixing the front frame (61a) to the support frame (110) can pass, and a guide line (117a) for guiding the position of the fixing hole (117).

[0267] A fixing hole (117) may be provided in the support upper surface (111) of the support frame (110). When the fastening member is combined while the fixing hole (117) of the support frame (110) and the fixing portion (61g) of the front frame (61a) are aligned, the front frame (61a) may be fixed to the support frame (110). For example, the fixing hole (117) may include a plurality of fixing holes (117).

[0268] A guide line (117a) may be provided to guide a position for forming a fixing hole (117). The guide line (117a) may be formed by being recessed from the support upper surface (111) of the support frame (110). The guide line (117a) may be formed before the mounting guide (115) or simultaneously with the mounting guide (115) during the manufacturing process of the support frame (110). For example, the guide line (117a) may have a groove shape. For example, the guide line (117a) may include a plurality of guide lines (117a).

[0269] In various embodiments, it is not easy to measure the position for forming the fixing hole (117) due to the mounting guide (115) being formed to be inclined with respect to the support upper surface (111) of the support frame (110), but since the guide line (117a) is formed, the fixing hole (117) can be formed at the correct position.

[0270] The support frame (110) may include a mounting hole (118) provided to receive at least a portion of the mounting portion (61f) when the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110). The mounting hole (118) may primarily secure the front frame (61a) to the support frame (110) before the front frame (61a) is secured to the support frame (110) by the fastening member. The mounting hole (118) may support the mounting portion (61f) of the front frame (61a) so that the front frame (61a) does not detach from the support frame (110) before the front frame (61a) is secured to the support frame (110) by the fastening member.

[0271] The support frame (110) is provided along the edge of the mounting hole (118) and may include an inclined portion (119) that slopes upward from the support upper surface (111) of the support frame (110) toward the mounting hole (118). The inclined portion (119) may be provided to prevent water from flowing into the interior of the housing (61) through the mounting hole (118) when water exists in the support upper surface (111). The inclined portion (119) may be provided to prevent water existing in the support upper surface (111) from flowing into electronic devices existing in the interior of the housing (61) through the mounting hole (118). The inclined portion (119) may extend along at least one edge of the mounting hole (118).

[0272] According to this structure, water present on the upper support surface (111) of the support frame (110) may flow down along the mounting guide (115) and / or the recessed portion (116) and fall into the bottom frame (61c) or flow into the inside of the drum (70).

[0273] The support frame (110) may include a deformable support member (118a) that is deformable by a mounting member (61f) while the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110), and that is restorable to support the mounting member (61f) to prevent the front frame (61a) from being detached from the support frame (110) when the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110). The deformable support member (118a) may protrude upward from the support upper surface (111) of the support frame (110). The deformable support member (118a) may be arranged to interfere with the frame upper surface (61ab) of the front frame (61a) while the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110). While the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110), the frame upper surface (61ab) of the front frame (61a) and / or the deformation support portion (118a) of the support frame (110) can be deformed and restored. The deformation support portion (118a) can be provided to be pressed and deformed by the frame upper surface (61ab) of the front frame (61a) when the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110). The deformation support portion (118a) can support the mounting portion (61f) of the front frame (61a) so that the front frame (61a) does not come off from the support frame (110) when the front frame (61a) is mounted on the support frame (110).

[0274] According to one embodiment, a garment treatment device (60) includes a housing (61) and a drum (70) accommodated inside the housing. The housing includes a side frame (61b), a front frame (61a) mounted on the front of the side frame and including a frame front portion (61aa) facing forward and a frame upper surface portion (61ab) facing upward, and a support frame (110) mounted on the side frame to support the front frame and including a support upper surface portion (111) supporting the frame upper surface portion and a support forming portion (112) protruding from the support upper surface portion.

[0275] The above front frame may include a frame forming portion (61h) protruding from the upper surface of the frame.

[0276] The above frame forming part may include a first frame forming part (61ha) having a first size and a first shape, and a second frame forming part (61hb) having a second size and a second shape. The first size may be different from the second size, or the first shape may be different from the second shape.

[0277] The above support frame may include a support front portion (113) spaced apart from the front portion of the frame to form a receiving space (S) for receiving at least a portion of the user interface device (75).

[0278] The above-mentioned support upper surface portion may extend lengthwise in a first direction. The above-mentioned support front portion may extend lengthwise in a second direction. The above-mentioned support frame may include a support rib (114) extending in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction to support the above-mentioned frame upper surface portion.

[0279] The above support frame may include a protrusion (114a) protruding from the above support rib.

[0280] The above support frame may include a bending portion (114b) along at least one edge portion of the above support rib.

[0281] The front frame may include a first part (61ab1) supported by the support rib and a second part (61ab2) supported by the first part.

[0282] The above support frame may include a mounting guide (115) between the support upper surface portion and the support front portion, configured to guide the front frame while the front frame is mounted to the support frame, and inclined with respect to the support upper surface portion and the support front portion.

[0283] The front frame may include a frame opening (61d) configured to allow the user interface device to be mounted thereon, and a frame mounting portion (61e) configured to allow the user interface device to be mounted thereon and located at the edge of the frame opening.

[0284] The above support frame may include a recessed portion (116) that is recessed so that a portion of the frame mounting portion is positioned.

[0285] The above support frame may include a fixing hole (117) through which a fastening member passes to fix the front frame to the support frame, and a guide line (117a) for guiding the position of the fixing hole.

[0286] The front frame may include a mounting portion (61f) that is connectable to the support frame. The support frame may include a mounting hole (118) configured to receive at least a portion of the mounting portion when the front frame is mounted to the support frame.

[0287] The above support frame may include an inclined portion (119) that is located along the edge of the above mounting hole and slopes upward from the upper surface of the support toward the above mounting hole.

[0288] The support frame may include a deformable support member (118a) that is deformed by the mounting member while the front frame is mounted on the support frame, and that is restored to support the mounting member so that the front frame is coupled to the support frame and prevented from being detached from the support frame when the front frame is mounted on the support frame.

[0289] A garment treatment device (60) according to one embodiment includes a housing (61) and a drum (70) accommodated inside the housing. The housing includes a side frame (61b), a front frame (61a) mounted on the front of the side frame and including a frame front portion (61aa) facing forward and a frame upper portion (61ab) facing upward, and a support frame (110) mounted on the side frame to support the front frame and including a support upper portion (111) supporting the frame upper portion and a support front portion (113) spaced apart from the frame front portion. The support frame includes a mounting guide (115) extending between the support upper portion and the support front portion, the mounting guide extending in a direction inclined with respect to the support upper portion and the support front portion to guide the front frame while the front frame is mounted on the support frame.

[0290] The above support frame may include a fixing hole (117) through which a fastening member for fixing the front frame to the support frame can pass, and a guide line (117a) for guiding the position of the fixing hole.

[0291] The above support frame may include a support forming portion (112) protruding from the support upper surface.

[0292] The above support frame may include a support rib (114) extending in a different direction from the support upper surface and the support front surface to support the upper surface of the frame.

[0293] A garment treatment system (1) according to one embodiment includes a first garment treatment device (10) including a first housing (11), a second garment treatment device (60) provided on one side of the first garment treatment device and including a second housing (61), an integrated user interface device (100) mounted on the first housing and configured to control the first garment treatment device and the second garment treatment device, and an individual user interface device (75) mounted on an upper portion of the second housing and configured to control the second garment treatment device. The second housing includes a side frame (61b), a front frame (61a) mounted on the front of the side frame and including a front frame portion (61aa) facing forward and an upper frame portion (61ab) facing upward, and a support frame (110) mounted on the side frame to support the front frame, the support frame including a fixing hole (117) through which a fastening member for fixing the front frame to the support frame can pass, and a guide line (117a) for guiding the position of the fixing hole.

[0294] According to the idea of ​​the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (10, 60) and the garment treatment system (1) are provided with at least one forming part and / or support rib on the support frame (110) to prevent the front frame from sagging, thereby providing a garment treatment device and a garment treatment system with improved structural stability.

[0295] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the garment treatment device (10, 60) and the garment treatment system (1) are provided with a mounting guide on the support frame (110), so that the front frame (61a) can be easily mounted on the support frame (110).

[0296] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0297] The above illustrates and describes specific embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and implementations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. Housing; and A drum accommodated inside the housing; The above housing, side frame; A front frame mounted on the front of the side frame and including a front portion of the frame facing forward and an upper portion of the frame facing upward; and A garment treatment device comprising: a support frame mounted on the side frame to support the front frame, the support frame including a support upper surface portion supporting the upper surface portion of the frame, and a support forming portion protruding from the support upper surface portion.

2. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device wherein the front frame includes a frame forming portion protruding from the upper surface of the frame.

3. In paragraph 2, The above frame forming part, A first frame forming portion having a first size and a first shape; A second frame forming part having a second size and a second shape; A garment treatment device wherein the first size is different from the second size, or the first shape is different from the second shape.

4. In paragraph 1, A garment treatment device, wherein the support frame includes a support front portion spaced apart from the front portion of the frame to form a receiving space for receiving at least a portion of the user interface device.

5. In paragraph 4, The above support upper surface extends lengthwise in the first direction, The above support front part extends lengthwise in the second direction, A garment treatment device wherein the support frame includes a support rib extending in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction to support an upper surface of the frame.

6. In paragraph 5, A garment treatment device wherein the support frame includes a protrusion protruding from the support rib.

7. In paragraph 5, A garment treatment device wherein the support frame includes a bending portion along at least one edge portion of the support rib.

8. In paragraph 5, The above front frame, A first part supported by the above support ribs, and A garment treatment device comprising a second part supported by the first part.

9. In paragraph 4, A garment treatment device, wherein the support frame is configured as a mounting guide between the support upper surface portion and the support front portion, and guides the front frame while the front frame is mounted to the support frame, and includes a mounting guide that is inclined with respect to the support upper surface portion and the support front portion.

10. In paragraph 4, The above front frame, a frame opening configured to allow the user interface device to be mounted thereon; and A garment treatment device comprising a frame mounting portion configured to be mountable to the user interface device and located at the edge of the frame opening.

11. In paragraph 10, A garment treatment device wherein the support frame includes a recessed portion that is recessed so that a portion of the frame mounting portion is positioned.

12. In paragraph 1, The above support frame, A fixing hole through which a fastening member passes to fix the above front frame to the above support frame; and A garment treatment device including a guide line for guiding the position of the above-mentioned fixed hole.

13. In paragraph 1, The above front frame includes a mounting portion that can be connected to the above support frame, A garment treatment device wherein the support frame includes a mounting hole configured to receive at least a portion of the mounting portion when the support frame is mounted on the front frame.

14. In paragraph 13, A garment treatment device in which the support frame is formed along the edge of the mounting hole and includes an inclined portion that slopes upward from the upper surface of the support toward the mounting hole.

15. In paragraph 13, A garment treatment device, wherein the support frame includes a deformable support member that is deformed by the mounting member while the front frame is mounted on the support frame, and that is restored to support the mounting member so that the front frame is coupled to the support frame and prevented from being detached from the support frame when the front frame is mounted on the support frame.

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