Clothing treatment apparatus

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a cabinet; a drum which is rotatably provided in the cabinet and accommodates clothing; an attaching / detaching module which is detachably provided in the cabinet, and in which air discharged from the drum flows to be circulated and then flows into the drum; a flow path duct which is provided in the attaching / detaching module to form a flow path, and comprises a heat-exchanging portion including an evaporator provided to dehumidify the air flowing from the drum and a condenser provided to heat the air having passed through the evaporator; and a guide which is provided in the flow path duct and arranged in front of the evaporator, wherein the guide comprises a frame formed to be coupled to the inner wall of the flow path duct, and blocking rods which extend to connect the upper portion and the lower portion of the frame. A plurality of blocking rods are provided and are spaced apart from each other in the left-and-right direction.

Description

Garment processing equipment

[0001] The present invention relates to a garment treatment device. More specifically, the present invention relates to a commercial garment treatment device capable of performing at least one of a washing cycle of removing foreign substances from garments using detergent and a drying cycle of sterilizing, removing wrinkles, deodorizing, and drying the garments by supplying steam or hot air to the garments.

[0002] A garment treatment device refers to a washing machine, which washes items like clothing through a washing cycle, and a dryer, which dries items through a drying cycle. While washing machines and dryers are typically installed as separate units, there are garment treatment devices that can perform both washing and drying simultaneously to overcome space constraints and enhance user convenience.

[0003] In order to execute the washing process, the clothing treatment device is provided with a cabinet, a tub for storing water, a drum providing a space for accommodating the subject of treatment, a driving unit fixed to the tub and rotating the drum, a support unit for supporting the tub, a water supply unit for supplying water to the tub, and a drain unit for draining water from the tub.

[0004] Meanwhile, in order to execute the drying process, the clothing treatment device is equipped with a flow path for extracting air from inside the tub and resupplying it to the tub, and a heat exchanger provided in the flow path for sequentially performing dehumidification and heating of the air.

[0005] That is, among the conventional clothing treatment devices, there was a device that had both a device for washing and a device for drying inside the cabinet, so that the washing and drying operations could be selectively performed according to the user's convenience.

[0006] Conventional garment treatment devices with the aforementioned structure have difficulties in applying them to commercial garment treatment devices that require frequent and rapid processing of large volumes of items. Specifically, commercial garment treatment devices require processing space capable of accommodating heavy and bulky garments, as well as a heat exchanger for rapid washing and drying. Therefore, it has been difficult to install both washing and drying devices in a cabinet with limited space. While it is possible to install both washing and drying devices by designing the cabinet to be larger, this approach presents challenges in terms of manufacturing and transport. Therefore, the coupling and arrangement of washing and drying devices has been a critical design consideration for commercial garment treatment devices.

[0007] Furthermore, commercial garment treatment equipment can have larger capacities than household equipment. Drying large quantities of clothing requires increased hot airflow, and the increased load can lead to increased foreign matter. This can lead to a large amount of foreign matter adhering to the heat exchanger, reducing heat exchange efficiency. Therefore, cleaning the heat exchanger is essential, but there is a risk of damage to the evaporator's heat exchange fins during the cleaning process. Therefore, for commercial garment treatment equipment, designing a mechanism to prevent damage to the evaporator during heat exchanger cleaning can be a critical design consideration.

[0008] The present invention aims to provide a clothing treatment device capable of selectively installing a drying device for performing a drying cycle for drying clothes in a washing machine for performing a washing cycle.

[0009] The present invention aims to provide a clothing treatment device equipped with a duct that improves the heat exchange efficiency of a heat exchanger.

[0010] The present invention aims to provide a clothes treatment device having a guide that prevents damage to a heat exchanger when cleaning the heat exchanger.

[0011] One embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a drum rotatably provided inside the cabinet to accommodate clothing; a detachable module detachably provided on the cabinet, through which air discharged from the drum is introduced and circulated to be introduced into the drum; a flow path duct provided inside the detachable module to form a flow path, and having a heat exchange unit including an evaporator provided to dehumidify air introduced from the drum and a condenser provided to heat air passing through the evaporator; and a guide provided inside the flow path duct and arranged in front of the evaporator, wherein the guide comprises a frame provided to be coupled to an inner wall of the flow path duct; and a blocking rod extending to connect the upper and lower portions of the frame; wherein the blocking rods may be provided in multiple numbers and spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions.

[0012] The duct of one embodiment of the garment treatment device of the present invention may include an inlet duct that is provided to communicate with the drum and allow air discharged from the drum to flow in, and a heat exchange duct that is provided to communicate with the inlet duct and accommodate the evaporator and the condenser.

[0013] The inlet duct of one embodiment of the garment treatment device of the present invention includes a filter provided to remove foreign substances from the air discharged from the drum, and the filter may be provided to be detachable.

[0014] In one embodiment of the garment treatment device of the present invention, the guide may be positioned behind the filter.

[0015] The guide of one embodiment of the garment treatment device of the present invention may be provided in the inlet duct.

[0016] The guide of one embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention may be provided to be accommodated in the heat exchange duct.

[0017] In one embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the guide may be provided to be spaced apart from the evaporator.

[0018] In one embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the guide may be provided such that the left-right distance between the plurality of blocking bars is greater than the diameter of the plurality of blocking bars.

[0019] The detachable module of one embodiment of the garment treatment device of the present invention includes a front panel provided to form a front surface, the front panel includes a filter communication hole provided to communicate with the inlet duct, and a filter door provided to be rotatably provided on the front panel to open and close the filter communication hole, and the filter may be provided to be withdrawable through the filter communication hole.

[0020] The frame of one embodiment of the garment treatment device of the present invention may be provided to correspond to the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet duct.

[0021] In one embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the evaporator may have a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet duct.

[0022] In one embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the frame may be provided with an area smaller than that of the evaporator.

[0023] In one embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the heat exchange duct includes a water collecting portion provided below the evaporator to collect water condensed in the evaporator, and the inlet duct may include an extension plate provided to connect the lower surface of the inlet duct and the upper surface of the water collecting portion.

[0024] In one embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the frame may be provided to be inclined with respect to the front surface of the evaporator.

[0025] In one embodiment of the garment treatment device of the present invention, the frame may be provided to be inclined with respect to the cross-section of the inlet duct.

[0026] In one embodiment of the clothing treatment device of the present invention, the guide may be provided to be spaced apart from the lower surface of the heat exchange duct.

[0027] The present invention has the effect of selectively installing a drying device that performs a drying cycle for drying clothes in a washing machine that performs a washing cycle.

[0028] The present invention can provide a clothing treatment device equipped with a duct that improves the heat exchange efficiency of a heat exchanger.

[0029] The present invention can provide a clothes treatment device equipped with a guide that prevents damage to a heat exchanger when cleaning the heat exchanger.

[0030] Figure 1 illustrates the appearance of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 illustrates an embodiment in which the garment treatment device of the present invention is separated / combined.

[0032] Figure 3 illustrates the washing machine body of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 illustrates a detachable module of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 5 illustrates the euro duct structure of the detachable module of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6 illustrates the layout of the internal configuration of the detachable module of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 illustrates a cross-section of the inlet duct and evaporation duct of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 8 illustrates a guide that protects the evaporator of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 9 illustrates the upper surface of a duct equipped with a washing unit for washing the evaporator of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 10 illustrates the washing nozzle of the clothing treatment device of the present invention spraying water in front of the evaporator.

[0040] Figure 11 shows the distribution of water sprayed into the evaporator of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchange duct of a clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 13 illustrates a water collection unit of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 14 illustrates the back surface of the mounting panel of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 15 illustrates a fan housing of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 16 illustrates the internal structure of the auxiliary heat exchanger of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 17 illustrates a refrigerant circuit including an auxiliary heat exchanger of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 18 illustrates the specific structure of the front panel of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 1 illustrates the appearance of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0049] Referring to Fig. 1(a), the clothing treatment device (10) of the present invention may include a washing machine body (100) for treating clothing. The washing machine body (100) may be equipped to perform a washing cycle for removing foreign substances from the clothing using water and detergent.

[0050] The clothing treatment device of the present invention may further include a detachable module (1000) coupled to the washing machine body (100). The detachable module (1000) may be provided to supply hot air into the inside of the washing machine body (100).

[0051] The above washing machine body (100) may be equipped to perform a drying cycle capable of removing moisture from the clothes when the above detachable module (1000) is combined.

[0052] Accordingly, the clothing treatment device of the present invention can utilize the washing machine body (100) as a washing machine when the washing machine body (100) is independently provided, and can utilize the washing machine body (100) as both a washing machine and a dryer when the washing machine body (100) and the detachable module (1000) are provided together.

[0053] As a result, depending on the user's situation and choice, only the washing machine body (100) may be installed, or the detachable module (1000) may be installed by combining it with the washing machine body (100).

[0054] In particular, when the washing machine body (100) is equipped to process a large amount of clothes, such as a commercial clothes treatment device, and thus has a larger overall volume than a home clothes treatment device, the option to selectively combine the detachable module (1000) may be more useful to any user who may have installation space constraints.

[0055] In addition, since the detachable module (1000) is provided separately from the washing machine body (100), the size, volume, and weight of the washing machine body (100) can be prevented from becoming excessive, and the process of manufacturing the washing machine body (100) and the detachable module (1000) and the process of installing or transporting the washing machine body (100) and the detachable module (1000) can also be facilitated.

[0056] Referring to Fig. 1(b), the washing machine body (100) may include a cabinet (110) forming the exterior.

[0057] The above cabinet (110) may include a front panel (111) that forms at least a portion of the front of the washing machine body (100) and forms an opening through which clothes are taken in and out, and a door (130) that opens and closes the opening.

[0058] Meanwhile, various electrical appliances capable of processing clothes may be accommodated within the cabinet (110). Therefore, in order to easily repair or replace the electrical appliances, the clothes processing device of the present invention may further include a cover panel (112) positioned lower than the front panel (111) and forming a portion of the front of the cabinet (100). The cover panel (112) may be detachably provided lower than the door (130).

[0059] Accordingly, even if a wall or other home appliance is placed on the side of the cabinet (110), the cover panel (112) can be separated and attached without being affected by this. When the cover panel (112) is separated, the components placed inside the cabinet (100) can be checked, repaired, and replaced even without separating the door (130).

[0060] The above-mentioned detachable module (1000) may include a case (1100) that is mounted on the cabinet (110) and forms an exterior.

[0061] The above case (1100) can accommodate a passage through which air inside the washing machine body (100) can circulate, and an electric component that heats the air.

[0062] The above case (1100) may include a front panel (1110) forming the front, and a front door (1150) that is rotatably provided on the front panel (1110) to expose the front panel (1110) or the inside of the case (1100).

[0063] The above front door (1150) not only serves to protect the internal components of the case (1100), such as the control panel installed on the front panel (1110), but can also provide aesthetic appeal by being made of the same material as the cabinet (110).

[0064] The above detachable module (1000) can be mounted on the upper part of the cabinet (110).

[0065] In this way, the detachable module (1000) can be easily installed or removed from the cabinet (110).

[0066] In addition, since the cabinet (110) supports the detachable module (1000), the load of the detachable module (1000) can be prevented from being applied to components inside the cabinet (110), and vibrations occurring inside the cabinet (110) can also be prevented from being transmitted to the detachable module (1000).

[0067] Figure 2 illustrates an embodiment in which the garment treatment device of the present invention is separated / combined.

[0068] The above-mentioned detachable module (1000) can be detachably coupled to the upper portion of the cabinet (110). As a result, the above-mentioned detachable module (1000) can be coupled to or detached from the cabinet (110) as needed.

[0069] When the detachable module (1000) is separated from the cabinet (110), the washing machine body (100) can perform the function of a washing machine, and when the detachable module (100) is combined with the cabinet (110), the washing machine body (100) can also perform the function of a dryer.

[0070] The above cabinet (110) may further include a side panel (113) that is coupled to the rear of the front panel (111) and extends rearward to form a side, and a rear panel (114) that is coupled to the back surface of the side panel (113) to form a back surface.

[0071] The above cabinet (110) may further include a fixed frame (116) capable of fixing the positions of two side panels (113).

[0072] The above fixed frame (116) is arranged on the upper front side of the side panel (113) and can fix the side panel (113) on both sides.

[0073] The above fixed frame (116) can provide an area or configuration in which the front panel (111) can be fixed to the front, and can also support configurations that must be exposed on the front of the cabinet (110), such as a detergent box, a control panel, and a coin slot.

[0074] The front panel (111) can be detachably attached to at least one of the fixed frame (116) and the side panel (113).

[0075] An upper panel forming the upper surface of the cabinet (110) can be combined on the upper portions of the front panel (111), the side panel (113), and the rear panel (114).

[0076] The upper panel (114) can be detachably connected to the front panel (111), the side panel (113), and the rear panel (114).

[0077] The upper panel (114) can be combined with the upper portion of the front panel (111), the side panel (113), and the rear panel (114) to cover the inside of the cabinet (110) when the detachable module (1000) is not installed in the cabinet (110).

[0078] In addition, when the upper panel (114) is separated from the cabinet (110), the detachable module (1000) can be installed on the upper portion of the front panel (111), the side panel (113), and the rear panel (114).

[0079] The cabinet (110) may have an upper step (H3) formed on the upper side so that the upper panel (114) and the detachable module (1000) can be stably installed.

[0080] When the upper panel (114) and the detachable module (1000) are installed on the upper portion of the cabinet (110), they can be supported by the upper step (H3) and prevented from being detached from the cabinet (110).

[0081] The above upper step (H3) may be provided to protrude more than other parts at the top of the cabinet (110).

[0082] Alternatively, the upper step (H3) may be provided to be sunken in more than other parts of the upper part of the cabinet (110).

[0083] For example, when the front panel (111) is coupled to the front of the side panel (113), the upper end of the front panel (111) may be coupled higher than the upper end of the side panel (113) to form an upper step (H3).

[0084] When the upper part of the front panel (111) forms an upper step (H3), the upper part of the fixed frame (116) can also be formed higher than the upper part of the side panel (113) to form an upper step (H3).

[0085] Even if the height of the front panel (111) is shorter than the height (H2) of the side panel (113), it can be joined to at least one of the side panel (113) and the fixed frame (115) at a position higher than the upper end of the side panel (113) to form the upper step (H3).

[0086] As a result, the sum (H1) of the height of the front panel (111) and the height of the cover panel (112) can be provided to be longer than the height (H2) of the side panel (113).

[0087] In addition, the height (H1) of the rear panel (114) may be provided to be longer than the height (H2) of the side panel (113) to form an upper step (H3). That is, the height (H1) of the rear panel (114) may be provided to be longer than the height of the side panel (H2) by the upper step (H3).

[0088] As a result, the upper part of the front panel (111) and the upper part of the rear panel (114) can form the upper step (H3).

[0089] The upper part of the front panel (111) and the upper part of the rear panel (114) can support the upper panel or the front and rear of the lower surface of the case (1100).

[0090] As a result, the upper step (H3) may be provided in any shape as long as it can stably fix at least one of the case (1100) and the upper panel.

[0091] Alternatively, the upper end of the front panel (111) and the upper end of the rear panel (114) may be provided lower than the side panel (113) to form an upper step (H3). In this case, the upper step (H3) may be provided by being recessed from the upper end of the cabinet (110).

[0092] The case (1100) of the above detachable module may include a front panel (1110) forming the front, side panels (1120) extending rearward from both ends of the front panel (1110), a rear panel (1130) provided to connect the back surfaces of the side panels (1120) to each other, and an upper panel (1140) coupled to the upper surfaces of the front panel (1110), the side panels (1120), and the rear panel (1130).

[0093] The width of the front panel (1110) may be provided to correspond to the width of the front panel (110), the length of the side panel (1120) may be provided to correspond to the length of the side panel (113), and the width of the rear panel (1130) may be provided to correspond to the width of the rear panel (114).

[0094] The lower surface of the case (1100) and the upper surface of the cabinet (110) can be properly coupled to each other without a space between them.

[0095] Accordingly, when the case (1100) is installed in the cabinet (110), the cabinet and the case (1100) can be arranged parallel in the height direction, and an effect similar to that of the case (1100) extending vertically from the cabinet (110) can be produced.

[0096] Additionally, moisture or external air can be prevented from entering the joint portion of the case (1100) and the cabinet (110).

[0097] The above case (1100) may be provided with a lower step (H5) on the lower surface that can be installed on the upper step (H3) of the cabinet (110).

[0098] The above lower step (H5) may be provided in a shape that can be engaged with the upper step (H3) of the commercial building.

[0099] When the case (1100) is mounted on the cabinet (110), the lower step (H5) can be supported by the upper step (H3). For example, the lower step (H5) can be provided to contact the upper step (H3).

[0100] If the upper step (H3) is provided so as to protrude, the lower step (H5) may be provided so as to be recessed by the length by which the upper step (H3) protrudes. Alternatively, if the upper step (H3) is provided so as to be recessed, the lower step (H5) may be provided so as to be recessed by the depth by which the upper step (H3) is recessed.

[0101] For example, the lower step (H5) may be formed and provided such that the lower end of the front panel (1110) is positioned higher than the lower end of the side panel (1120).

[0102] The height (H3) of the front panel (1110) may be provided to be shorter than the height (H4) of the side panel (1120) by a lower step (H5).

[0103] Additionally, the height (H3) of the rear panel (1130) may be provided to be shorter than the height (H4) of the side panel (1120) by a lower step (H5).

[0104] As a result, the lower step (H5) can be formed at the front lower part and the rear lower part of the case (1100), respectively.

[0105] When the case (1100) is installed in the cabinet (110), the upper step (H3) and the lower step (H4) are engaged, so that the upper step (H3) is supported between the side panels (1120) of the case (1100), thereby preventing the case (1100) from falling to the left and right.

[0106] The front panel (1110) may be provided with a filter communication hole (1111) that communicates with the internal space. The filter communication hole (1111) may be provided so that a filter provided inside the detachable module (1000) may be inserted and removed.

[0107] The front panel (1110) may further include a filter door (1113) that opens and closes the filter communication hole (1111). The filter door (1113) is rotatably coupled to one side of the filter communication hole (1111) to selectively open the filter communication hole (1111).

[0108] The front panel (1110) may further include an internal ventilation hole (1112) capable of sucking in external air. The internal ventilation hole (1112) may be provided so as to penetrate the front panel (1110) and be spaced apart from the filter ventilation hole (1111). The internal ventilation hole (1112) may be provided so as to introduce external air into the case (1100).

[0109] The above case (1100) may include a front door (1150) positioned in front of the front panel (1110).

[0110] The above front door (1150) may be rotatably coupled to the upper panel (1140) or the front panel (1110) and may be provided to shield components such as the internal communication hole (1112) and the filter door (1113) arranged on the front panel (1110).

[0111] The front panel (1110) may further include a control communication hole (1115) that is spaced apart from the internal communication hole (1112) and the filter communication hole (1111) to communicate the interior, and a rotating body (1114) that opens and closes the control communication hole (1115).

[0112] The above front door (1150) may be provided with an area corresponding to the area of ​​the front panel (1110).

[0113] The front door (1150) may be rotatably provided in front of the upper panel (1140) or on the upper part of the front panel (1110). Thus, in the absence of external force, the front panel (1110) can be automatically shielded, thereby preventing the front panel (1110) from being arbitrarily exposed to the outside.

[0114] Figure 3 illustrates the washing machine body of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0115] The washing machine body (100) may include a tub (200) accommodated inside the cabinet (110) to store water, a support member (300) that supports the tub (200) inside the cabinet (110), a drum (400) accommodated inside the tub (200) to accommodate clothes, a driving member (500) that is fixed to the support member (300) to rotate the drum (400), a water supply member (600) that supplies water to the tub (200), and a drain member (700) that drains water accommodated in the tub (200) to the outside of the cabinet (110).

[0116] The above tub (200) is provided in a cylindrical shape, and may be provided with a material having greater rigidity than resin so as to be able to withstand the weight and vibration of a large amount of clothing and water. For example, it may be provided with a metal material.

[0117] It can be provided in a cylindrical shape to be accommodated in the tub (200) between the above drums (400).

[0118] The above drum (400) may also be made of metal so as to stably rotate a large amount of clothing while containing a large amount of water.

[0119] When the drum (400) rotates, the vibration generated can be transmitted to the tub (200) due to the water and clothing. At this time, since the tub (200) itself is made of a metal material, it is heavier than when it is made of a resin series, and therefore the vibration amplitude or vibration energy generated by the tub (200) can be greater than that of a home clothing treatment device.

[0120] Accordingly, the support member (300) can be concentratedly placed at the bottom of the tub (200) so as to not only support the heavy tub (200), but also stably support the tub (200) inside the cabinet (110) even when the tub (200) vibrates.

[0121] The above support member (300) may be provided to support the tub (200) by contacting the lower surface of the tub (200) and may be provided to support the tub (200) by receiving at least a portion of the lower portion of the tub (200).

[0122] The above support member (300) may be provided so that at least a portion thereof can secure the tub (200) and may be provided so as to support the tub (200) while vibrating together with the tub (200).

[0123] The washing machine body (100) may further include a load member (800) that can reduce the amplitude of vibration generated in the tub (200) or attenuate vibration. The load member (800) may be fixed by being coupled to a support member (300) rather than the tub (200).

[0124] Accordingly, the load member (800) can secure an area and volume without being limited by the shape or size of the tub (200). As a result, the load member (800) can add a stronger weight to the tub (200) and the support member (300), thereby attenuating vibration transmitted from the tub (200).

[0125] The above washing machine body (100) may further include a connecting portion (2000) that connects the inside of the tub (200) with the connecting module (1000) when the connecting module (1000) is combined.

[0126] The above-mentioned communication part (2000) may be coupled to the tub (200) and may be provided to guide hot air generated in the detachable module (1000) into the inside of the tub (200).

[0127] The above-mentioned connecting portion (2000) can be detachably installed on the tub (200). Accordingly, when the detachable module (1000) is not installed on the washing machine body (100), the connecting portion (2000) can be separated and removed from the tub (200).

[0128] The above washing machine body (100) can fix a door (120) that opens and closes the inlet of the tub (200) to the tub (200).

[0129] When the door (120) is coupled to the cabinet (110) to open and close the inlet of the tub (200), vibration from the tub (200) may be transmitted to the door (120) and the cabinet (110). At this time, when the tub (200) is made of a metal material and is heavy in itself, and a large amount of water and clothing is stored in the tub (200), the door (120) and the cabinet (110) may not be able to stably support the force and vibration transmitted from the tub (200).

[0130] Accordingly, the garment treatment device of the present invention can install the door (120) in the tub (200). When the door (120) is coupled to the tub (200), the door (120) vibrates integrally with the tub (200), so that the door (120) can be prevented from being broken or damaged by the vibration of the tub (200).

[0131] In addition, since the position where the door (120) opens and closes the inlet of the tub (200) is fixed, even if the tub (200) vibrates, the door (120) can stably seal the inlet of the tub (200).

[0132] Figure 4 illustrates a detachable module of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0133] The above detachable module (1000) may be detachably installed on the upper portion of the washing machine body (100) and may be provided to supply hot air into the inside of the tub (200).

[0134] The case (1100) forming the exterior of the above-mentioned detachable module (1000) may include a front panel (1110) forming the front, side panels (1120) extending rearward from both sides of the front panel (1100), a rear panel (1130) connecting the rears of the side panels (1120) or positioned to face the front panel (1110), and an upper panel (1140) positioned above the front panel (1110), the side panels (1120), and the rear panel (1130) to prevent the internal configuration of the case (1100) from being exposed to the outside.

[0135] The case (1100) may omit components such as a lower panel that shields the lower portion. This allows the interior of the case (1100) and the tub (200) to communicate with each other without obstruction.

[0136] The above case (1100) may further include a case frame (1190) that supports the front panel (1110), side panel (1120), rear panel (1130), and top panel (1140) by being combined, and maintains the shape.

[0137] The above case frame (1190) is provided along the corner shape of a rectangular solid, so that the case (1100) can be supported on the cabinet (110) of the washing machine body (100) and can support the load of the internal configuration of the detachable module (1000).

[0138] Since the above detachable module (1000) can be provided independently from the washing machine body (100), it can additionally include a control panel (1180) that can control the electrical components inside the above detachable module (1000).

[0139] The above control panel (1180) is installed on the front panel (1110) so that it can be easily exposed to users and workers even when the detachable module (1000) is installed on the washing machine body (100).

[0140] The control panel (1180) is fixed to the back surface of the above-mentioned rotating body (1114) and can be rotatably coupled to the front panel (1110) in a forward direction. When the above-mentioned rotating body (1114) is rotated on the front panel (1110), the control panel (1180) can be selectively exposed.

[0141] The above-mentioned rotary body (1114) can be rotatably coupled to the front of the front panel (1110) at the bottom of the control communication hole (1115). Accordingly, the rotary body (1114) is opened so that the back side faces upward when rotating, so that the control panel (1180) positioned above the washing machine body (100) can be easily installed and repaired / replaced.

[0142] The above detachable module (1000) may include a duct (1200) that is accommodated inside the case (1100) and can move air inside the tub (200).

[0143] The above-mentioned euro duct (1200) may be provided as a circulation duct so that the air of the tub (200) can be introduced, passed through, and guided back toward the tub (200).

[0144] Accordingly, the detachable module (1000) can install the duct (1200) capable of circulating the air inside the tub (200) outside the cabinet (110), thereby maximizing the volume of the tub (200) inside the main body (100) to be suitable for a commercial clothing treatment device.

[0145] Figure 5 illustrates the euro duct structure of the detachable module of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0146] The above-mentioned duct (1200) can form a path through which air contained inside the tub (200) can be introduced, move outside the tub (200), and be introduced back into the tub (200).

[0147] The above-mentioned euro duct (1200) is connected to the outlet (270) of the tub (200) and includes an inlet pipe (1210) through which air inside the tub (200) is introduced, an inlet duct (1220) connected to the end of the inlet pipe (1210) and through which air introduced from the tub (200) moves, a heat exchange duct (1230) disposed at the end of the inlet duct (1220) and through which air introduced from the inlet duct (1220) is heat-exchanged, a fan housing (1240) connected to the end of the heat exchange duct (1230) and having a blower fan that moves the air, an exhaust duct (1250) connected to the end of the fan housing (1240) and extending through which heat-exchanged air moves, and an exhaust duct (1250) connected to the end of the exhaust duct (1250) and through which air introduced from the tub (200) moves. It may include an exhaust pipe (1260) for discharging air toward the inlet (260).

[0148] The above inlet pipe (1210) and the above discharge pipe (1260) are made of an elastic material such as a corrugated pipe, so that the tub (200) can be prevented from being broken or damaged even if it vibrates independently of the detachable module (1000).

[0149] The above inlet pipe (1210) may have one end connected to the outlet (270) and the other end connected to the inlet duct (1220).

[0150] The above inlet duct (1220) may be equipped with a filter capable of filtering air flowing in from the tub (200). Accordingly, the inlet of the above inlet duct (1220) may be positioned in front of the inlet pipe (1210) so that the filter can be easily attached, detached, and replaced.

[0151] The above inlet duct (1220) may be opened at the front so that a filter can be taken in and out, and the inlet pipe (1210) may be provided to communicate between the front and rear ends of the inlet duct (1220). The inlet duct (1220) may be arranged above the inlet pipe (1210), so that a portion of the lower portion thereof may be provided to communicate with the end of the inlet pipe (1210).

[0152] Accordingly, the entire configuration of the duct (1200) positioned downstream from the inlet duct (1220) can be extended without being limited by the shape and height of the inlet pipe (1210) and the outlet (270).

[0153] A heat exchange unit (1500) described later, which can exchange heat with air passing through the inlet duct (1220), may be installed inside the above heat exchange duct (1230).

[0154] The above heat exchange duct (1230) may include an evaporation duct (1231) through which the air is cooled as it passes through, and a condensation duct (1233) through which the air is heated as it passes through.

[0155] Meanwhile, the heat exchange duct (1230) may further include a connecting duct (1232) that is arranged between the evaporation duct (1231) and the condensation duct (1233) and connects the evaporation duct (1231) and the condensation duct (1233).

[0156] The above connecting duct (1232) separates the evaporation duct (1231) and the condensation duct (1233), thereby preventing the air passing through the evaporation duct (1231) from being sufficiently cooled or the air passing through the condensation duct (1233) from being sufficiently heated.

[0157] The fan housing (1240) is arranged downstream of the condensation duct (1233) and can move air from the inlet pipe (1210) to the condensation duct (1233) at negative pressure. As a result, air can be evenly moved into the inlet pipe (1210), the inlet duct (1210), and the heat exchange duct (1230) regardless of the shapes of the inlet pipe (1210), the inlet duct (1210), and the heat exchange duct (1230).

[0158] The above exhaust duct (1250) can provide a path through which the air discharged from the fan housing (1240) can be concentrated and moved to the inlet (260) of the tub (200).

[0159] The above discharge pipe (1260) may extend downward from the end of the discharge duct (1250) and may extend toward the inlet (260) positioned lower than the discharge duct (1250).

[0160] Meanwhile, when the detachable module (1000) is coupled to the washing machine body (100), a connecting portion (2000) that connects the discharge pipe (1260) and the inlet (260) to each other may be additionally installed.

[0161] The inlet (260) of the above tub (200) is provided in the inlet (221), and a nozzle or various sensors may be arranged in the inlet (221). Therefore, the discharge pipe (1260) may be difficult to properly connect to the inlet (260) arranged on the outer surface of the inlet (221), and may interfere with the nozzle or sensor.

[0162] Therefore, the above-mentioned communication part (2000) is arranged to maintain communication between the discharge pipe (1260) and the inlet (260), so that air discharged from the discharge pipe (1260) can be guided to completely flow into the inlet (260).

[0163] The lower portion of the above-mentioned connecting portion (2000) can be attached to the inlet (210) and tightly coupled to the inlet (260), and the upper portion can be coupled to the end of the discharge pipe (1260).

[0164] When the blower fan housed in the fan housing (1240) rotates, air that may contain moisture may be discharged from the tub (200) through the outlet (270) and introduced into the inlet pipe (1210). (No. 1) The air introduced into the inlet pipe (1210) may be filtered by a filter while passing through the inlet duct (1220). (No. 2) The air filtered by the filter may move to the heat exchange duct (1230). (No. 3)

[0165] The air passing through the heat exchange duct (1230) is cooled, the moisture contained in it is condensed and removed, and as it is heated, it changes into high-temperature dry hot air and can move to the fan housing (1240). (No. 4)

[0166] The air introduced into the fan housing (1240) can be discharged at high pressure by a blower fan (No. 5). The air discharged from the fan housing (1240) can move along the exhaust duct (1250). (No. 6)

[0167] Air passing through the above exhaust duct (1250) can be guided to the above exhaust pipe (1260). (No. 7)

[0168] Air passing through the discharge pipe (1260) can move along the communication part (2000) and be introduced into the inlet (260). (No. 8) The air introduced into the inlet (260) can dry clothes contained inside the drum (400) and then be discharged again through the discharge port (270).

[0169] Figure 6 illustrates the layout of the internal configuration of the detachable module of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0170] The above-described detachable module (1000) may include a mounting panel (1170) that is supported by being coupled to at least one of the side panel (1120) and the rear panel (1130), and the heat exchange duct (1230), the compressor (1530), and the fan housing (1240) may be mounted on the mounting panel.

[0171] The above inlet duct (1220) may be arranged to be offset to one side of the detachable module (1000), and the front side may be coupled with the rear side of the front panel (1111). In addition, the inlet pipe (1210) may be coupled with the lower surface of the inlet duct so that air discharged from the tub (200) may be introduced.

[0172] Meanwhile, a water collecting unit (1700) for collecting condensate may be placed at the bottom of the evaporator (1510). The water collecting unit may be mounted on the mounting panel (1170), a support plate (1800) may be mounted on the upper surface of the water collecting unit, and the evaporator may be mounted on the support plate. The water collecting unit may be provided to form a path for air passing through the inlet duct (1220) together with the evaporation duct (1231).

[0173] Meanwhile, the condensation duct (1233) may be spaced apart from the mounting panel (1170) by the evaporator (1510) being installed in the water collecting portion (1700). Accordingly, in order to stably install the heat exchange duct (1230), the mounting panel may be provided with a protruding support portion (1171) that protrudes upward from the bottom surface of the mounting panel toward the condensation duct to support the condensation duct.

[0174] In other words, the water collection unit (1700) can be placed in the space between the evaporator (1510) and the mounting panel (1170) created by the condensation duct (1233) being installed on the protruding support member (1171).

[0175] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the protruding support portions (1171) are provided one on each side to support both sides of the condensation duct (1233), and the space between the protruding support portions may be open. This may be to minimize the area in contact with the condensation duct and thereby increase heat exchange efficiency.

[0176] Additionally, the compressor (1530) may be mounted on the mounting panel (1170) spaced apart from the heat exchange duct (1230).

[0177] Meanwhile, the auxiliary heat exchanger (1550) to be described later may be provided adjacent to the side facing the side on which the inlet duct (1220) is provided.

[0178] Figure 7 illustrates a cross-section of the inlet duct and evaporation duct of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0179] The front of the above inflow duct (1220) may be coupled to a position spaced apart from the center of the front panel (1110) of the above detachable module (1000) and supported by the above detachable module, and may be provided to extend from the front toward the rear. For example, when viewed from the front, the front may be offset to the right of the front panel and supported by the front panel and extended toward the rear, and the front of the above inflow duct may be provided at a position corresponding to the filter communication hole (1111).

[0180] In addition, the lower surface of the inlet duct (1220) may be provided to be coupled with the inlet pipe (1210) and communicate with the tub (200). Meanwhile, in order to facilitate the inlet pipe connecting the outlet (270) and the inlet duct, the outlet may be provided to be offset so as to be close to the position where the inlet duct is arranged. For example, when the inlet duct is provided to be offset to the right when viewed from the front, the outlet may be provided to be offset to the right from the center of the tub (200).

[0181] A filter (1221) for removing foreign substances contained in the air introduced from the tub (200) may be detachably provided inside the inlet duct (1220). The filter may be provided at an angle to increase the contact surface with the air. For example, one side of the filter may be attached to the upper surface at the front of the inlet duct, and the other side may be attached to the lower surface at the rear of the inlet duct.

[0182] Meanwhile, the inlet duct (1220) may be provided in a form in which the lower surface is open, and in this case, a filter mounting portion (1222) may be provided so that the other side of the filter is mounted except for the portion where the inlet pipe (1210) is coupled, and may be provided to form a part of the lower surface of the inlet duct.

[0183] In addition, the front of the inlet duct (1220) can be opened to allow the filter (1221) to be withdrawn and can be connected to the front panel (1110) to communicate with the outside through the filter communication hole (1111).

[0184] Referring to FIG. 2, the front panel (1110) may be provided with a filter door (1113) that is rotatable on the front panel, and the filter communication hole (1111) may be opened and closed by the filter door. Since the filter can be withdrawn to the outside through the filter communication hole, maintenance and repair may be easy.

[0185] Meanwhile, the inlet duct (1220) is connected to the heat exchange duct (1230) so that the inlet duct and the heat exchange duct (1230) can be in communication.

[0186] The above heat exchange duct (1230) may include the above evaporation duct (1231), the above condensation duct (1233), and the above connection duct (1232) connecting the above evaporation duct and the above condensation duct.

[0187] The front of the evaporation duct (1231) and the rear of the inlet duct (1220) can be connected, thereby allowing the inlet duct and the evaporation duct to communicate. The evaporator (1510) provided inside the evaporation duct can be arranged to be inclined with respect to the front of the evaporation duct. That is, the inlet duct and the evaporator can be arranged to be inclined.

[0188] Accordingly, the evaporation duct (1231) may not be extended in a straight line but may be extended at an angle, and the evaporator (1510) may be provided inside the evaporation duct extended at an angle. That is, the inlet and outlet of the evaporation duct may be arranged at an angle, and the evaporator may be arranged parallel to the outlet of the evaporation duct.

[0189] For example, since the inlet duct (1220) is arranged to be offset to the right side of the detachable module (1000), the evaporation duct (1231) can be extended to be inclined to the left. Accordingly, the evaporation duct can be provided with an outer side (right side) that is wider than the inner side (left side). As a result, the length of the detachable module (1000) in the front-rear direction can be reduced, and the flow path can be formed longer relative to the space, thereby improving heat exchange efficiency.

[0190] In addition, the front surface area of ​​the evaporator (1510) may be provided to be larger than the rear surface area of ​​the inlet duct (1220). Accordingly, since the evaporation duct (1231) must accommodate the evaporator, the front surface of the evaporation duct may be provided to be larger than the rear surface of the inlet duct (1220).

[0191] Due to the difference in area between the inlet duct (1220) and the evaporation duct (1231) and the difference in the arrangement angle of the evaporator (1510), there is a risk of air leaking between the inlet duct and the evaporation duct. To address this, an extension plate (1223) may be provided to connect the lower surface of the inlet duct and the upper surface of the water collecting unit (1700). This can prevent air flowing from the inlet duct toward the evaporation duct from leaking outside the flow duct.

[0192] Meanwhile, since the extension plate (1223) is provided to shield the space between the evaporation duct (1231) and the inlet duct (1220), its shape may vary depending on the arrangement of the evaporation duct and the inlet duct.

[0193] Additionally, a washing unit (1400) may be provided on the upper surface of the evaporation duct (1231) to spray water toward the front surface of the evaporator (1510). Details regarding the washing unit will be described later.

[0194] Figure 8 illustrates a guide that protects the evaporator of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0195] The above evaporator (1510) may be equipped with fins to increase the heat exchange area between air and refrigerant and improve air flow. Since contaminants are likely to adhere between the fins, periodic cleaning and maintenance of the evaporator fins are important factors in maintaining the performance of the heat exchange unit.

[0196] A cleaning tool with a brush attached may be used to clean the evaporator (1510). At this time, the brush of the cleaning tool must contact the evaporator to remove foreign substances, and if a rigid object provided to support the brush comes into contact with the evaporator, there is a risk of damage to the evaporator.

[0197] Accordingly, the duct (1200) may include a guide arranged in front of the evaporator (1510) to prevent a rigid body from contacting the evaporator. The guide includes a frame (1271) provided to be coupled to the inner wall of the inlet duct (1220) or the evaporation duct (1231) and a blocking rod (1272) extended to connect the upper and lower portions of the frame, and the blocking rods may be provided in multiple pieces and spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions.

[0198] However, since the cleaning brush must come into contact with the evaporator (1510), the distance between the guide (1270) and the evaporator may be limited. That is, the distance may be provided to be equal to or shorter than the length of the cleaning brush, and it may be preferable for the guide to be provided in the evaporation duct (1231).

[0199] Additionally, the distance between the plurality of blocking rods (1272) may be adjusted to prevent a rigid object supporting the cleaning brush from passing through. If the blocking rods are provided in multiple numbers to reduce the distance, it may be easier to prevent the cleaning tool from contacting the evaporator. However, this increases material costs, so appropriate adjustment may be required. For example, the distance between the blocking rods may be provided to be greater than the diameter of the blocking rods.

[0200] Since the cleaning tool passes through the inlet duct (1220) through the filter communication hole (1111), the frame (1271) may be provided to correspond to the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet duct. Since a cleaning tool larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet duct cannot enter, even if the frame (1271) is provided with an area corresponding to the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet duct, the cleaning tool can be prevented from coming into contact with the evaporator (1510). That is, since the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet duct is provided to be smaller than the area of ​​the front surface of the evaporator, the area of ​​the frame may be provided to be smaller than the area of ​​the front surface of the evaporator.

[0201] Meanwhile, the evaporator (1510) may be provided at an angle to the extension direction of the inlet duct (1220), and the front part of the evaporation duct (1231) coupled to the rear side of the inlet duct may be provided to extend at an angle from the rear side of the inlet duct toward the evaporator to accommodate the evaporator.

[0202] Meanwhile, the guide (1270) may be arranged to be inclined with respect to the front surface of the evaporator (1510). Since the front end of the evaporation duct (1231) provided between the evaporator and the inlet duct (1220) is inclined with respect to the evaporator, when the guide is provided at the front end of the evaporation duct, the guide may be arranged to be inclined with respect to the evaporator.

[0203] Meanwhile, the lower surface of the inlet duct (1220) may be positioned higher than the lower surface of the evaporation duct (1230), and the lower surface of the frame (1271) may be arranged parallel to the lower surface of the inlet duct. Accordingly, a space may be provided between the lower surface of the evaporation duct and the lower surface of the frame, and foreign substances may be discharged through the space, making maintenance and repair easy.

[0204] Figure 9 illustrates the upper surface of a duct equipped with a washing unit for washing the evaporator of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0205] The above blower fan (1600) is coupled to the fan housing (1240) to move the air of the duct (1200) and exchange heat with the refrigerant of the heat exchange unit (1500).

[0206] The air flowing in through the inlet duct (1220) is air discharged from the tub (200) and may contain foreign substances such as lint separated from clothing. Even if a filter is provided inside the inlet duct (1220) to filter out the foreign substances, some of the foreign substances may move toward the evaporator (1510). In particular, since the evaporator (1510) is provided to cool the air, the moisture contained in the air often condenses and the surface becomes wet. Therefore, foreign substances passing through the inlet duct (1220) may easily come into contact with the surface of the evaporator (1510) and the clumped state may become larger and larger.

[0207] The detachable module (1000) of the present invention may further include a washing unit (1400) that is provided to spray water into the evaporator (1510) or the inside of the heat exchange duct (1230) to remove foreign substances attached to the evaporator (1510).

[0208] The above washing unit (1400) may be equipped to receive water from an external water source or receive water from a water supply unit (600) and spray water inside the evaporation duct (1231).

[0209] The above washing unit (1400) may be placed between the evaporation duct (1231) and the inlet duct (1220), or may be placed upstream of the evaporator (1510) inside the evaporation duct (1231).

[0210] The above washing unit (1400) may have a nozzle disposed to spray water supplied to the upper surface.

[0211] The above washing unit (1400) may include a washing cover (1410) provided in a plate shape to form at least a portion of the upper surface of the euro duct (1200), and a washing nozzle (1420) provided to penetrate the washing cover and connect to a water source to spray water.

[0212] The above washing cover (1410) may be provided to form at least a portion of the upper surface of the evaporation duct (1231), and may be provided as a portion of the upper surface of the duct (1200), or may be provided to be detachably mounted on the upper surface of the evaporation duct. When the washing cover (1410) is provided to be mounted on the upper surface of the evaporation duct, the washing nozzle (1420) may be provided to penetrate both the washing cover and the evaporation duct.

[0213] In addition, the washing cover (1410) may be arranged to overlap with the evaporator (1510), and the area of ​​the washing cover may be provided to be larger than the area of ​​the upper surface of the evaporator. That is, the washing cover may be arranged to overlap with at least a portion of the upper surface of the evaporator, or may be provided to include the entire upper surface of the evaporator, and may be provided to protrude beyond the front surface of the evaporator.

[0214] Meanwhile, the cleaning cover (1410) may be provided to correspond to the connection shape of the inlet duct (1220) and the heat exchange duct (1230). That is, the shape of the cleaning cover may vary depending on the angle that the evaporator (1510) forms with the inlet duct. For example, when the evaporator is arranged so that the distance between the outer surface of the evaporator and the outer surface of the inlet duct is longer than the distance between the inner surface of the evaporator and the inner surface of the inlet duct, the cleaning cover may be provided in a trapezoidal shape in which the outer surface is longer than the inner surface, or may be provided in a triangular shape.

[0215] In addition, the washing nozzle (1420) may be provided to penetrate the washing cover (1410) at an angle and spray water at an angle with the front surface of the evaporator (1510), and the washing nozzle may be provided in multiple pieces and arranged spaced apart from each other.

[0216] The above cleaning nozzle (1420) may include a circular cleaning nozzle (1422) having a circular nozzle and a fan-shaped cleaning nozzle (1421) having a nozzle width greater than the thickness and having a fan-shaped nozzle spaced apart from the circular cleaning nozzle.

[0217] The above circular washing nozzle (1422) may be provided to spray water in a circular shape toward the front of the evaporator (1510), and the above fan-shaped washing nozzle (1421) may be provided to spray water in a trapezoidal shape toward the front of the evaporator.

[0218] Meanwhile, the fan-shaped washing nozzle (1421) may be provided to be positioned in front of the evaporator (1510), and the circular washing nozzle (1422) may be provided to be positioned in front of the fan-shaped washing nozzle, and the number of circular washing nozzles may be greater than the number of fan-shaped washing nozzles.

[0219] Referring to FIG. 9, the fan-shaped washing nozzle (1421) is provided in front of the evaporator (1510), and one is provided in the central portion of the washing cover (1410), and the circular washing nozzle (1422) is provided in front of the fan-shaped washing nozzle, and two circular washing nozzles can be arranged symmetrically left and right with the fan-shaped washing nozzle as the center. The fan-shaped washing nozzle has a large spray hole area and can wash a wide area, but the water pressure is weak, so it is arranged close to the evaporator, and the circular washing nozzle has a relatively narrow spray hole area and can wash a narrow area, but the water pressure is strong, so it is arranged far from the evaporator, thereby preventing damage to the evaporator due to water pressure, expanding the washing area, and effectively removing foreign substances.

[0220] Figure 10 illustrates the washing nozzle of the clothing treatment device of the present invention spraying water in front of the evaporator.

[0221] The above washing nozzle (1420) can be divided into a gentle slope washing nozzle (1423) and a steep slope washing nozzle (1423) depending on the angle of the water sprayed with respect to the front surface of the evaporator (1510), and the gentle slope washing nozzle can be arranged closer to the evaporator (1510) than the steep slope washing nozzle. Since the water pressure applied to the evaporator increases as the angle formed with respect to the front surface of the evaporator increases, the gentle slope washing nozzle can be arranged closer to the evaporator than the steep slope washing nozzle to prevent damage to the evaporator.

[0222] The first angle formed by the central axis of the circular washing nozzle (1423) and the front surface of the evaporator (1510) and the second angle formed by the central axis of the fan-shaped washing nozzle (1424) and the front surface of the evaporator may be provided to be different from each other.

[0223] The above-mentioned gentle slope cleaning nozzle (1423) may be provided so as to penetrate the cleaning cover (1410) at an angle such that the angle formed between the central axis of the gentle slope cleaning nozzle and the front surface of the evaporator (1510) is smaller than the angle formed between the central axis of the steep slope cleaning nozzle (1424) and the front surface of the evaporator, and the first angle formed between the extension of the central axis of the gentle slope cleaning nozzle and the front surface of the evaporator may be an angle such that the extension of the central axis of the gentle slope cleaning nozzle faces the center of the evaporator.

[0224] The above steep slope washing nozzle (1424) may be provided so as to penetrate the washing cover (1410) at an angle such that the angle formed between the central axis of the steep slope washing nozzle and the front surface of the evaporator (1510) is greater than the angle formed between the central axis of the gentle slope washing nozzle (1423) and the front surface of the evaporator, and the second angle formed between the extension of the central axis of the steep slope washing nozzle and the front surface of the evaporator may be an angle such that the extension of the central axis of the steep slope washing nozzle points upwards relative to the center of the evaporator.

[0225] That is, the central axes of the above-mentioned gentle slope washing nozzle (1423) and the above-mentioned steep slope washing nozzle (1424) are provided to face the center of the above-mentioned evaporator (1510), but may be provided at different angles depending on the difference in distance from the front of the above-mentioned evaporator.

[0226] The above-mentioned gentle slope cleaning nozzle (1423) can remove foreign substances by sweeping the surface of the evaporator (1510) because the water pressure applied in the direction of gravity is greater, and the above-mentioned steep slope cleaning nozzle (1424) can remove foreign substances by vibrating the evaporator and shaking it off because the water pressure applied in the same direction as the flow path is greater. In other words, it can be effective in removing various types of foreign substances attached to the evaporator.

[0227] Meanwhile, the washing nozzle (1420) may be equipped with a direct water valve to enable direct water supply, and the direct water valve may be provided at the rear of the detachable module (1000).

[0228] Meanwhile, the above-described gentle slope cleaning nozzle (1423) may be provided as the fan-shaped cleaning nozzle (1421) having a fan-shaped nozzle, and the above-described steep slope cleaning nozzle (1424) may be provided as the circular cleaning nozzle (1422) having a circular nozzle. However, this is not limited to the above-described gentle slope cleaning nozzle, and it is not excluded that the above-described gentle slope cleaning nozzle may be provided as the circular cleaning nozzle, or the above-described steep slope cleaning nozzle may be provided as the fan-shaped cleaning nozzle.

[0229] The number of the above steep slope washing nozzles (1424) may be greater than that of the above gentle slope washing nozzles (1423). This makes it possible to supplement the washing range of the above steep slope washing nozzle, which is provided to cover a relatively narrow range.

[0230] Figure 11 shows the distribution of water sprayed into the evaporator of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0231] The fan-shaped washing nozzle (1421) above can spray water in a trapezoidal shape in which the spray port is provided in a slit shape so that the lower side is longer than the upper side, and the upper side can be sprayed so that it is spaced downward from the upper surface of the evaporator (1510).

[0232] The above circular washing nozzle (1422) can spray water upwards more than the fan-shaped washing nozzle (1421) so that the water comes into contact with the upper surface of the evaporator.

[0233] In this way, water can be sprayed over the entire front surface of the evaporator (1510). In particular, by spraying water so that the fan-shaped cleaning nozzle (1421) and the circular cleaning nozzle (1422) overlap in the central area where foreign substances are likely to adhere, foreign substances can be effectively removed.

[0234] Even if the washing nozzle (1420) sprays water higher than the center of the evaporator (1510), the water flows down by gravity and washes the lower part of the evaporator, so the entire front of the evaporator can be washed.

[0235] Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of a heat exchange duct of a clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0236] As illustrated in Fig. 12, a support plate (1800) may be provided to be mounted on the upper surface of the water collecting unit (1700) and to support the evaporator (1510) and the condenser (1520). Accordingly, the shape of the support plate may vary depending on the arrangement of the evaporator and the condenser. For example, the evaporator and the condenser may be arranged to be inclined in a 'V' shape, and the support plate may be provided in the form of a plate extending from the front of the evaporator toward the rear of the condenser so as to support the evaporator and the condenser.

[0237] Meanwhile, the support plate (1800) may be formed of a first support portion (1811) provided to allow the evaporator (1510) to be installed, a through hole (1820) provided to connect the inside of the water collecting portion (1700) and the heat exchange duct (1230), and a second support portion provided to allow the condenser (1520) to be installed.

[0238] The above through hole (1820) may include a first through hole (1821) provided in front of the first support portion (1811), a second through hole (1822) provided between the first support portion and the second support portion (1812), and an auxiliary through hole (1823) arranged below the connecting refrigerant pipe (1542) and spaced apart from the first through hole and the second through hole. Since the through hole is not provided at the rear of the second support portion, the second support portion may be provided with a larger area than the first support portion.

[0239] Meanwhile, the water collecting unit (1700) may be provided to include a first water collecting unit (1720) provided at the lower portion of the first through hole (1821) to store condensate discharged through the first through hole, and a second water collecting unit (1730) provided at the lower portion of the second through hole (1822) to store condensate discharged through the second through hole. The water collecting unit may be provided to be positioned between the bottom surface of the heat exchange duct (1230) and the support plate (1800) to communicate with the heat exchange duct.

[0240] The first through hole (1821) may be provided to be positioned at the bottom of the evaporator (1510), the second through hole (1822) may be provided to be positioned between the evaporator and the condenser (1520), and the auxiliary through hole (1823) may be provided to be positioned at the bottom of the connecting refrigerant pipe (1542) passing through the two heat exchangers (1510, 1520).

[0241] The above water collecting unit (1700) may be provided to include a first water collecting unit (1720) in which condensate discharged from the first through hole (1821) and the second through hole (1822) is stored, and an auxiliary water collecting unit (1740) in which condensate discharged from the second water collecting unit and the third through hole (1823) is stored.

[0242] The above water collecting unit (1700) can be partitioned into the first water collecting unit (1720) and the second water collecting unit (1730) through a partition wall (1710). If the first water collecting unit and the second water collecting unit are provided to communicate with the inside of the heat exchange duct (1230), the air introduced into the heat exchange duct (1230) can move to the condenser via the first water collecting unit and the second water collecting unit without moving to the condenser (1520) via the evaporator (1510). This phenomenon can cause a decrease in heat exchange efficiency, but if the partition wall is provided to partition the first water collecting unit and the second water collecting unit, there is an effect of reducing the above-described phenomenon.

[0243] When the above-mentioned partition wall (1710) is provided, the first collection unit (1720) will be a space for storing condensate discharged from the evaporator (1510) through the first through-hole (1821), and the second collection unit (1730) will be a space for storing condensate discharged through the second through-hole (1822) (condensate that flies or moves in the direction in which the condenser is located in the evaporator).

[0244] The auxiliary water collecting unit (1740) is a means for storing condensate falling from the connecting refrigerant pipe (1542). Some of the air introduced into the heat exchange duct (1230) may condense on the surface of the connecting refrigerant pipe (1542), and the condensate formed on the surface of the connecting refrigerant pipe (1542) may be discharged to the auxiliary water collecting unit (1740) through the auxiliary through hole (1823). The auxiliary water collecting unit (1740) may be provided as a space communicating with the first water collecting unit (1720) and the second water collecting unit (1730), or may be provided as a space separated from the first water collecting unit and the second water collecting unit. Considering the heat exchange efficiency mentioned above, it is preferable that the auxiliary water collecting unit be provided as a space separated from the first water collecting unit and the second water collecting unit.

[0245] Figure 13 illustrates a water collection unit of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0246] The above water collecting unit (1700) may include the partition wall (1710) which is provided in a plate shape protruding from the bottom surface of the water collecting unit and is provided to divide the water collecting unit into the first water collecting unit (1720) and the second water collecting unit (1730). The first water collecting unit may be provided in front of the partition wall, and the second water collecting unit may be arranged in the rear of the partition wall, and the second water collecting unit may be provided to be positioned in front of the front surface of the condenser (1520).

[0247] The above-mentioned partition wall (1710) may be arranged below the evaporator (1510) so as to overlap with the evaporator, spaced apart from the lower surface of the evaporator, and provided so as to form a flow path between the evaporator and the partition wall. That is, the partition wall may be positioned between the front surface of the evaporator and the rear surface of the evaporator to form a flow path.

[0248] Referring to Fig. 13(b), the flow path formed by the partition wall (1710) is provided in a labyrinth structure, and thus may be formed to be longer than the flow path passing through the evaporator (1510). Accordingly, since the flow resistance of the flow path formed by the partition wall is greater than that of the flow path passing directly through the evaporator, the flow rate of air that bypasses the evaporator and bypasses the water collecting unit (1700) is reduced, and thus the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchange unit (1500) may be improved. In addition, in order to increase the flow resistance of the flow path bypassing the water collecting unit, a plate-shaped flow resistance plate (1813) may be provided in front of the partition wall and protrudes from the first support unit so as to be spaced apart from the bottom surface of the water collecting unit. The flow resistance plate may allow the labyrinth structure of the flow path to be longer, and thus the flow resistance may further increase.

[0249] In addition, the water collecting unit (1700) may include a drain (1750) that is provided to penetrate the bottom surface of the water collecting unit to discharge condensate, and the drain may be located at the boundary between the first water collecting unit (1720) and the second water collecting unit (1730) and may be partitioned by the partition wall (1710). That is, the first water collecting unit and the second water collecting unit may be provided to share the drain (1750) and discharge condensate through the drain.

[0250] Figure 14 illustrates the back surface of the mounting panel of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0251] Referring to Fig. 14, the condensate inside the first water collecting unit (1720) and the second water collecting unit (1730) is discharged through a condensate drain pipe (1751) that simultaneously passes through the first water collecting unit and the second water collecting unit and is connected to a drain port (758) partitioned by the partition wall (1710), and the condensate inside the auxiliary water collecting unit (1900) can be discharged through an auxiliary condensate drain pipe (1911). The condensate discharged through the condensate drain pipe and the auxiliary condensate drain pipe can be discharged to the outside of the detachable module (1000) through a joint pipe (1752) provided in the firewood panel (1170).

[0252] The above-mentioned joint pipe (1752) may be provided to include a condensate drain pipe (1751) fixed to the mounting panel (1170) and connected to the drain port (1750) and an auxiliary condensate drain pipe (1911) fixed to the mounting panel (1170) and connected to the auxiliary drain port (1910).

[0253] The above condensate drain pipe (1751) and the auxiliary condensate drain pipe (1911) are means for guiding condensate to the outside of the detachable module (1000), and the condensate drain pipe and the auxiliary condensate drain pipe may be provided to guide condensate to the drain pipe (710) provided in the cabinet (110). Meanwhile, the condensate combining pipe (1752) may be provided to connect the condensate drain pipe and the auxiliary condensate drain pipe and guide it to the drain pipe. As a result, condensed water from the water collecting unit (1700) and the auxiliary water collecting unit (1900) can be drained simultaneously.

[0254] Figure 18 illustrates a fan housing of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0255] As illustrated in FIG. 18, the fan housing (1240) may be provided to include a first fan housing body (1244) and a second fan housing body (1245) fixed to the mounting panel (1170) so as to be spaced apart along the width direction (Y-axis direction) of the clothing treatment device, and a suction port (1241) provided to penetrate the first fan housing body.

[0256] One end of the heat exchange duct (1230) is fixed to the first fan housing body (1244), and air discharged from the heat exchange duct is introduced into the first fan housing body and the second fan housing body (1245) through the intake port (1241).

[0257] Inside the first fan housing body (1244) and the second fan housing body (1245), a fan housing guide (1246) is provided to guide air drawn in through the intake port (1241) to the discharge port (1242).

[0258] The above blower fan (1600) may be equipped with an impeller (1610) positioned inside the fan housing guide (1246) and a fan motor (1620) fixed to the second fan housing body (1245) to rotate the impeller. In order to facilitate assembly or repair of the fan motor, the second fan housing body may further be equipped with a fan housing through-hole (1247) and a fan housing cover (1248) that closes the fan housing through-hole and to which the fan motor (1620) is fixed.

[0259] Figure 16 illustrates the internal structure of the auxiliary heat exchanger of the garment treatment device of the present invention.

[0260] The above auxiliary heat exchanger (1550) may include a heat exchange fin (1552) that is provided to allow a refrigerant pipe (1570) to pass through and exchange heat with air introduced into the case (1100), an exchange duct (1553) that accommodates the heat exchange fin (1552) and induces air to move in one direction, and an auxiliary fan (1554) that introduces air into the exchange duct (1553).

[0261] The auxiliary fan (1554) may be placed downstream of the exchange duct (1553) to evenly expose the air inside the case (1100) to the heat exchange fins (1552) through negative pressure.

[0262] The above auxiliary heat exchanger (1550) may further include an auxiliary duct (1551) coupled upstream of the exchange duct (1553) to receive air inside the case (1100).

[0263] The above auxiliary duct (1551) can be extended closer to the front panel (1110) than the above exchange duct (1553) to induce a more desirable supply of outside air.

[0264] For example, the exchange duct (1553) may be extended vertically, and the auxiliary fan (1554) may be mounted on the upper portion of the exchange duct (1553). The heat exchange fin (1552) may be positioned lower than the auxiliary fan (1554) inside the exchange duct (1553). The auxiliary duct (1551) may further extend from the lower portion of the exchange duct (1553) toward the front duct (1110). As a result, outside air may be continuously introduced into the heat exchange fin (1552) through the front duct (1110), which is always exposed to the indoor space, so that the performance of the auxiliary heat exchanger (1550) may be guaranteed.

[0265] Figure 17 illustrates a refrigerant circuit including an auxiliary heat exchanger of the clothing treatment device of the present invention.

[0266] The above heat exchange unit (1500) may include an evaporator (1510) installed in the evaporation duct (1231), a condenser (1520) installed in the condensation duct (1233), a compressor (1530) that compresses refrigerant that has passed through the evaporator (1510) and supplies the refrigerant to the condenser (1520), and an expansion valve (1540) that expands and cools the refrigerant that has passed through the condenser (1520) and guides it to the evaporator (1510).

[0267] The components of the heat exchange unit (1500), such as the evaporator (1510), the condenser (1520), the compressor (1530), and the expansion valve (1540), can form a refrigerant circuit with a refrigerant pipe (1570) through which refrigerant flows.

[0268] Meanwhile, the heat exchange unit (1500) may further include an auxiliary heat exchanger (1550) connected to the condenser (1520) and the evaporator (1510) to exchange heat between the refrigerant and the outside air, and a switching valve (1560) that selects whether the refrigerant delivered from the condenser (1520) is to be supplied to either the expansion valve (1540) or the auxiliary heat exchanger (1550).

[0269] By the operation of the above switching valve (1560), the auxiliary heat exchanger (1550) can operate as an evaporator that heats the refrigerant flowing in the refrigerant pipe (1570) or as a condenser that cools the refrigerant flowing in the refrigerant pipe (1570).

[0270] Figure 18 illustrates a specific structure of the front panel of the garment treatment device of the present invention. Referring to Figure 18(a), the rotating body (1114) may be provided to be rotatable on the front panel (1110) by a rotating hinge (1115) coupled to the front panel (1110).

[0271] The above-mentioned rotary hinge (1115) can be coupled to the lower portion of the rotary body (1114) and can be coupled to the front panel (1110) positioned at the lower portion of the control communication hole (1117).

[0272] The above rotating body (1114) may further include a fan installation hole (1116) penetrating one surface, and a heat dissipation fan (1185) for cooling a control panel (1180) coupled to the back surface of the above rotating body (1114) may be installed in the fan installation hole (1116).

[0273] The heat dissipation fan (1185) is arranged on the front of the above-mentioned rotating body (1114) to draw in outside air placed in front of the front panel (1110), and a control panel (1180) is coupled to the back of the above-mentioned rotating body (1114) to be cooled by the drawn-in outside air.

[0274] Referring to Fig. 18(b), the rotating body (1114) may include a heat dissipation support member (1118) that is provided to protrude from the outer surface of the fan installation hole (1116) so as to support or fix the heat dissipation fan (1185).

[0275] The above-mentioned heat dissipation fan (1185) can be installed on the heat dissipation support member (1118) and positioned to face the fan installation hole (1116).

[0276] The above-mentioned heat dissipation fan (1185) may be provided to introduce outside air placed in front of the rotating body (1114) into the back surface of the rotating body (1114) or the inside of the case (1100).

[0277] The above control panel (1180) may include a panel body (1181) facing the back surface of the rotating body (1114), a heat dissipation fin (1183) mounted on the front of the panel body (1181) and arranged to face the fan installation hole (1116) or the heat dissipation fan (1185), and a circuit board (1184) mounted on the panel body (1181) and capable of controlling electrical components inside the case (1100) while being cooled by the heat dissipation fin (1183).

[0278] The above panel body (1181) is provided in a case shape that accommodates the heat dissipation fin (1183), and may be provided with an open groove (1186) that moves air flowing in from the heat dissipation fan (1185) on at least one of the outer surfaces.

[0279] For example, the panel body (1181) may include a mounting rib (1182) that extends from both sides to accommodate the heat dissipation fin (1181) and is coupled to the rotating body (1114). As a result, the mounting rib (1182) and the panel body (1181) may form an open groove (1186) at the upper and lower portions.

[0280] The above open groove (1186) is provided to discharge air introduced through the heat dissipation fan (1185) to the outside of the control panel (1180), so that air can be continuously introduced into the control panel (1180).

[0281] The above detachable module (1000) can be used to cool or heat exchange the inside of the case (1000) with the air discharged through the open groove (1186) such as the auxiliary heat exchanger (1550) or the blower fan (1600).

[0282] The present invention may be implemented in various modified forms, and the scope of the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Therefore, if a modified embodiment includes elements of the claims of the present invention, it should be considered to fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Cabinet; A drum rotatably provided inside the cabinet to accommodate clothing; A heat exchanger including an evaporator provided to dehumidify air drawn in from the drum and a condenser provided to heat air passing through the evaporator; and A guide provided inside the above Euro duct and positioned in front of the evaporator; The above guide is A frame provided to be joined to the inner wall of the above Euro duct; and Including a blocking bar extending to connect the upper and lower parts of the above frame; A clothing treatment device characterized in that the above barrier bars are provided in multiple pieces and are provided spaced apart in the left and right directions.

2. In paragraph 1, A detachable module is provided in the cabinet so as to be detachable, and air discharged from the drum is introduced and circulated to be introduced into the drum; A clothing treatment device characterized in that the euro duct includes an inlet duct provided inside the detachable module and communicating with the drum to allow air discharged from the drum to flow in, and a heat exchange duct provided to communicate with the inlet duct and to accommodate the evaporator and the condenser.

3. In paragraph 2, The above inlet duct includes a filter provided to remove foreign substances from the air discharged from the drum; A clothing treatment device characterized in that the filter is provided in a removable manner.

4. In paragraph 3, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the above guide is positioned behind the above filter.

5. In paragraph 4, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the above guide is provided in the above inflow duct.

6. In paragraph 2, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the above guide is provided to be accommodated in the above heat exchange duct.

7. In paragraph 6, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the above guide is provided to be spaced apart from the above evaporator.

8. In paragraph 1, The above guide is a clothing treatment device characterized in that the left-right distance between the plurality of blocking bars is greater than the diameter of the plurality of blocking bars.

9. In paragraph 3, The above detachable module includes a front panel provided to form a front surface; The above front panel A filter communication hole provided to communicate with the above inlet duct; It includes a filter door which is rotatably provided on the front panel and is provided to open and close the filter communication hole; A clothing treatment device characterized in that the filter is provided so as to be withdrawable through the filter communication hole.

10. In paragraph 2, A clothing treatment device, characterized in that the frame is provided so as to correspond to the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet duct.

11. In paragraph 10, A clothing treatment device, characterized in that the evaporator has a cross-sectional area larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet duct.

12. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device, characterized in that the frame is provided with an area smaller than that of the evaporator.

13. In paragraph 2, The above heat exchange duct includes a collecting unit provided below the evaporator to collect water condensed from the evaporator; A clothing treatment device, characterized in that the inflow duct includes an extension plate provided to connect the lower surface of the inflow duct and the upper surface of the water collecting section.

14. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the frame is provided so as to be inclined with respect to the front surface of the evaporator.

15. In paragraph 2, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the frame is provided so as to be inclined with the cross-section of the inlet duct.

16. In paragraph 2, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the above guide is provided so as to be spaced apart from the lower surface of the heat exchange duct.

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