Clothes treating apparatus

Abstract

This clothes treating apparatus may include a tub, a front frame disposed in front of the tub and having a laundry inlet and an opening formed above the laundry inlet, a reinforcing bracket coupled to the front frame between the laundry inlet and the opening to reinforce the strength of the front frame, a control panel provided at a position corresponding to the opening of the front frame, and a guide panel configured to fix the control panel and coupled to the front frame and the reinforcing bracket.

Description

Garment processing equipment

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a garment treatment device including a drying device.

[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. The washing machine may include a combined washing machine and dryer.

[0003] A washing machine with a dryer is a device that uses the driving force of a motor to mix laundry, water, and detergent inside a tub together, thereby washing through friction between them.

[0004] The cycles performed by the dryer-type 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 dehydration cycle in which water is discharged from the tub and the drum is rotated to remove moisture from the laundry.

[0005] The cycle performed by a washing machine with a dryer may include a drying cycle in which heat generated by a drying device is blown into a space containing laundry to dry laundry. The washing machine with a dryer may include a drying device to perform the drying cycle.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment treatment device capable of attaching a control panel to a housing without a dividing line.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure can provide a clothing treatment device capable of preventing rust from forming on a cut surface of a front frame forming an opening.

[0008] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure 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 disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0009] A garment treatment device according to one embodiment may include a tub, a front frame disposed in front of the tub and having a laundry inlet and an opening formed at an upper portion of the laundry inlet, a reinforcing bracket coupled to the front frame between the laundry inlet and the opening to reinforce the strength of the front frame, a control panel provided at a position corresponding to the opening of the front frame, and a guide panel configured to fix the control panel and coupled to the front frame and the reinforcing bracket.

[0010] A garment treatment device according to one embodiment comprises a tub, a front panel provided in front of the tub and having an opening, the front panel including an opening rib formed around the opening, a control panel including a display arranged in the opening, and a guide panel configured to fix the control panel to the front panel and including a receiving groove that is recessed to receive the opening rib.

[0011] A garment treatment device according to one embodiment may include a tub, a drying device configured to supply dry air to the tub and including an evaporator, a housing configured to accommodate the tub and the drying device and including a front frame having an opening, a reinforcing bracket coupled to the rear of the front frame to reinforce the strength of the front frame, a control panel including a display disposed in the opening, and a guide panel configured to fix the control panel to the front frame, wherein an upper portion of the guide panel is coupled to the front frame, and a lower portion of the guide panel is coupled to the reinforcing bracket.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a part of a drying device in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of some components of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of some components of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of some components of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of some components of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a guide panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a guide panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 14 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 15 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[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 configured to rotate a drum. The drive 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 actuator 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 unit configured to supply water to a tub. The water supply unit 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 dispenser and / or the tub. Water may be supplied to the tub via the detergent dispenser. Water may be supplied to the tub without passing through the detergent dispenser.

[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 dispenser configured to supply detergent to a tub. The detergent dispenser may include a manual detergent dispenser that requires a user to dispense detergent for each wash cycle, and an automatic detergent dispenser that stores a large quantity of detergent and automatically dispenses a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash cycle. The detergent dispenser may include a detergent compartment for storing detergent. The detergent dispenser 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 dispenser. 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 dispenser 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, washing machines according to various embodiments are specifically described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0067] The terms “front,” “rear,” “left,” and “right” used in the description below are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0068] For example, the X-axis direction can be defined as the front-back direction, the Y-axis direction can be defined as the left-right direction, and the Z-axis direction can be defined as the up-down direction.

[0069] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the garment treatment device illustrated in FIG. 3 from a different angle. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a drying device in a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment may include a housing (10) that accommodates various components therein. The housing (10) may be provided in a box shape with a laundry inlet (11a) formed on one side. The laundry inlet (11a) may be formed on a front panel (110) of a front frame (100). The laundry inlet (11a) may be provided to face approximately forward.

[0071] The housing (10) may include a plurality of frames (100, 12, 13). The plurality of frames (100, 12, 13) may include a front frame (100), a side frame (12), and a rear frame (13).

[0072] The front frame (100) may form the front and upper portion of the housing (10). The front frame (100) may cover the front of components of the garment treatment device accommodated within the housing (10), such as the tub (20) and the drum (30). The front frame (100) may include a front cover.

[0073] The side frame (12) can form a side of the housing (10). The side frame (12) can cover the side of components of the garment treatment device accommodated within the housing (10), such as the tub (20) and the drum (30). The side frame (12) can include a side cover.

[0074] The rear frame (13) may form the rear portion of the housing (10). The rear frame (13) may cover the rear portion of components of the garment treatment device accommodated within the housing (10), such as the tub (20) and the drum (30). The rear frame (13) may include a rear cover.

[0075] The side frame (12) and the rear frame (13) may be formed as one piece. However, this is not limited to the above example, and the side frame (12) and the rear frame (13) may be formed separately and then combined.

[0076] The front frame (100) may be detachable from the side frame (12) and the rear frame (13). A control panel (300) may be mounted on the front frame (100). A user may replace the control panel (300) by detaching the front frame (100) from the side frame (12) and the rear frame (13). Therefore, when detachment of the control panel (300) is required, the control panel (300) may be replaced by detaching only the front frame (100) from the components of the other housing (10) without additionally detaching other components.

[0077] The housing (10) may include a reinforcing bracket (14). The reinforcing bracket (14) may be coupled to the front frame (100) to reinforce the strength of the front frame (100). The reinforcing bracket (14) may be positioned between the openings (110a, 110b) and the laundry inlet (11a). For example, the reinforcing bracket (14) may be positioned between the guide panel (200) and the inlet (11a). The reinforcing bracket (14) may be screw-coupled and fastened to the front frame (100), and may allow the guide panel (200) to be coupled to the front frame (100). The reinforcing bracket (14) may extend in a horizontal direction. The reinforcing bracket (14) may not be included in the housing (10).

[0078] The housing (10) may include a top cover (15). The top cover (15) may be disposed above the tub (20), the drum (30), the plurality of frames (100, 12, 13), etc. constituting the garment treatment device, and may cover the upper portions of the tub (20), the drum (30), the plurality of frames (100, 12, 13), etc. The top cover (15) may include a first cover portion (15a) and a second cover portion (15b). The first cover portion (15a) may cover the upper portion of the front frame (100). For example, the first cover portion (15a) may cover the upper panel (120) of the front frame (100) (see FIG. 6). The second cover portion (15b) may be disposed at the rear of the first cover portion (15a) and may cover the tub (20), the drum (30), etc. The first cover portion (15a) and the second cover portion (15b) may be formed separately or may be formed integrally. In addition, the first cover portion (15a) may be included in the front frame (100) and may cover the upper portion of the upper panel (120).

[0079] The garment treatment device (1) may include a door (40) for opening and closing the laundry inlet (11a). The door (40) may be rotatably mounted to the housing (10) by a hinge. At least a portion of the door (40) may be transparent or translucent to allow the interior of the housing (10) to be visible. For example, the door (40) may include tempered glass.

[0080] The clothing treatment device (1) may include a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10) to store water. The tub (20) is provided in a generally cylindrical shape with a tub opening (21) formed on one side, and may be arranged inside the housing (10) so that the tub opening (21) corresponds to the laundry inlet (11a). The tub opening (21) may be provided to face generally forward.

[0081] The tub (20) can be connected to the housing (10) by a damper (25). The damper (25) can absorb vibrations generated when the drum (30) rotates and attenuate vibrations transmitted to the housing (10).

[0082] A clothing treatment device (1) may include a drum (30) configured to accommodate laundry. At least one lifter (33) may be provided inside the drum (30) to perform washing by raising and lowering laundry.

[0083] The drum (30) may be placed inside the tub (20) such that the drum opening (31) provided on one side corresponds to the laundry inlet (11a) and the tub opening (21). Laundry may pass through the laundry inlet (11a), the tub opening (21) and the drum opening (31) in sequence to be accommodated inside the drum (30) or taken out from the drum (30). The drum opening (31) may be provided to face approximately forward.

[0084] The 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 (32) are formed in the cylindrical wall of the drum (30), so that water stored in the tub (20) can flow into the inside of the drum (30) or flow out from the outside of the drum (30).

[0085] The garment treatment device (1) may include a driving device (50) configured to rotate a drum (30). The driving device (50) may include a driving motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting driving force generated by the driving motor to the drum (30). The rotating shaft may pass through the tub (20) and be connected to the drum (30).

[0086] The driver (50) can rotate the drum (30) forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration, or drying cycle.

[0087] The clothing treatment device (1) may include a water supply device (60) configured to supply water to the tub (20). The water supply device (60) may include a water supply pipe (61) and a water supply valve (62). The water supply valve (62) may be connected to an external water source. The water supply pipe (61) may guide water from the water supply valve (62) to the tub (20). The water supply pipe (61) may extend from the water supply valve (62) to the tub (20). For example, the water supply pipe (61) may be provided as a hose or pipe made of a flexible material. Water may be supplied to the lower detergent supply device (86) via the tub (20). The water may also be supplied to the lower detergent supply device (86) without passing through the tub (20).

[0088] The water supply valve (62) can open or close the water supply pipe (61) in response to an electrical signal from the control unit. The water supply valve (62) can allow or block the supply of water from an external water source to the tub (20). The water supply valve (62) may include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.

[0089] The garment treatment device (1) may include a detergent supply unit (80, 86) configured to supply detergent to the tub (20). The detergent supply unit (80, 86) may include an upper detergent supply unit (80) and a lower detergent supply unit (86). The term "detergent" may be used as a comprehensive term for pre-wash detergent, main wash detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc.

[0090] The upper detergent supply unit (80) may be located at the upper part of the tub (20). The upper detergent supply unit (80) may be located above the tub (20) in the direction of gravity. The upper detergent supply unit (80) may include a manual detergent supply unit that requires the user to supply detergent for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply unit that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically supplies a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash. The upper detergent supply unit (80) may be connected to the tub (20) via a connecting pipe (81). For example, the upper detergent supply unit (80) may be configured to supply solid detergent and / or fabric softener to the tub (20). However, the type of detergent is not limited to the above-described example.

[0091] The upper detergent supply unit (80) may include a detergent box (82). The detergent box (82) may store solid detergent and / or fabric softener. The detergent box (82) may be pulled out of the housing (10) in the front-rear direction or introduced into the interior of the housing (10). The detergent box (82) may be arranged on one side of the drying device (90). For example, the detergent box (82) may be arranged horizontally with the condenser (92) and the evaporator (93).

[0092] The garment treatment device (1) may include a guide assembly (400). The guide assembly (400) may guide the detergent box (82) of the upper detergent supply device (80) to move through the detergent box opening (110b, 200b, see FIG. 8). For example, the guide assembly (400) may allow the detergent box (82) of the upper detergent supply device (80) to be introduced and / or withdrawn through the detergent box opening (110b, 200b, see FIG. 8). In addition, the guide assembly (400) may also guide the movement of the filter (98). In addition, the guide assembly (400) may guide the detergent box (82) and the filter (98) to be installed within the housing (10).

[0093] The lower detergent supply unit (86) may be located at the bottom of the tub (20). The lower detergent supply unit (86) may be located lower than the tub (20) in the direction of gravity. The lower detergent supply unit (86) may include a manual detergent supply unit that requires the user to supply detergent for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply unit that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically supplies a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash. For example, the lower detergent supply unit (86) may be provided to supply liquid detergent and / or fabric softener to the tub (20). However, the type of detergent is not limited to the above-described examples.

[0094] The clothing treatment device (1) may include a drainage device (70) configured to discharge water contained in the tub (20) to the outside. The drainage device (70) may include a drainage pump (71) for discharging water in the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10). The drainage device (70) may include a circulation pump (76) for circulating water in the tub (20) back to the tub (20) via the lower detergent supply (86).

[0095] The drainage device (70) can be connected to the tub (20) through a tub connection pipe (72). The drainage device (70) can discharge water from the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10) through a drain pipe (73).

[0096] The garment treatment device (1) may include a control panel (300) arranged on one side of the housing (10). The control panel (300) may provide a user interface for interaction between a user and the garment treatment device (1). The control panel (300) may include a display (310). The user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface.

[0097] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0098] 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.

[0099] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the garment treatment device (1) to the user.

[0100] For example, at least one output interface can transmit information related to the washing course and the operating time of the garment treatment device (1), and washing settings / rinsing settings / spin settings to the user. Information related to the operation of the garment treatment device can be output via a screen, indicator, voice, etc. At least one output interface can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0101] The clothing treatment device (1) may include a drying device (90) for drying laundry accommodated inside the drum (30). The drying device (90) may be configured to heat air and supply it to the inside of the tub (20). The drying device (90) may be configured to dry and heat air discharged from the tub (20) and circulate the dried and heated air into the inside of the tub (20) to dry clothes inside the drum (30). The drying device (90) according to one embodiment may be arranged on top of the tub (20).

[0102] The drying device (90) may include a drying device case (90a) in which a heat pump for drying air may be installed. The drying device (90) may include a drying device cover (90b) that is coupled to the drying device case (90a) and is provided to form a path through which air may move. The drying device cover (90b) may cover the open upper surface of the drying device case (90a).

[0103] Referring to FIG. 5, as an example, the drying device (90) may include a rear cover (90c) that is attachable to the rear side of the drying device case (90a). The rear cover (90c) may form at least a portion of the rear of the drying device (90). A water supply valve (62) may be mounted on the rear cover (90c).

[0104] A drying device (90) according to one embodiment may be configured in a heat pump manner. The drying device (90) may include a compressor (91), a condenser (92), an evaporator (93), an expansion valve, and a refrigerant pipe (94) through which refrigerant circulates. The compressor (91), the condenser (92), the evaporator (93), etc., which constitute the heat pump, may be arranged in a drying device case (90a). For example, the drying device (90) may include a cooling fan (91a) for cooling the compressor (91). As an example, the drying device (90) may be mounted as a single module.

[0105] The compressor (91) compresses the refrigerant, and the compressed high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant can move to the condenser (92). The condenser (92) can cool the refrigerant and heat the surrounding air. The heated air can be introduced into the drum (30) to dry clothes.

[0106] The refrigerant expanded through the expansion valve can absorb heat in the evaporator (93) and cool the surrounding air. That is, the evaporator (93) can cool the high-temperature, humid air that has passed through the inside of the drum (30) and remove moisture. The air from which moisture has been removed passes through the condenser (92) and can be reheated through heat exchange with the refrigerant passing through the condenser (92). That is, the condenser (92) can heat the air that has passed through the evaporator (93).

[0107] For example, the drying device (90) may further include a drying heater (99). The drying heater (99) may increase the drying efficiency of the drying device (90). For example, the drying device (90) may also replace heat pump components with the drying heater (99).

[0108] The drying heater (99) can heat the air flowing into the interior of the drying device (90). The drying heater (99) can be placed in the heating path (96). The drying heater (99) can be placed downstream of the condenser (92). In addition, the drying heater (99) can be provided in a relatively small size so as to minimize the path resistance. For example, the drying heater (99) can be a sheath heater.

[0109] According to one embodiment, a drying device (90) may be placed on the upper side of a tub (20). On the upper side of the tub (20), an inlet passage (95) through which air is introduced into the drying device (90), a heating passage (96) through which a condenser (92) and an evaporator (93) are placed, and a supply passage (97) through which air heated in the drying device (90) is supplied to the interior of the drum (30) may be provided.

[0110] An inlet passage (95) may be provided so that air passing through the interior of the tub (20) may be introduced into the drying device (90). The inlet passage (95) may be located on the upper side of the tub (20). The inlet passage (95) may be connected to an exhaust passage (P) formed at the rear of the tub (20). The inlet passage (95) may be connected to the exhaust passage (P) through an inlet guide (95a). Air passing through the exhaust passage (P) may be introduced into the drying device (90) through the inlet guide (95a).

[0111] A filter (98) may be provided in the inlet passage (95) to filter out foreign substances such as lint contained in the air flowing in through the exhaust passage (P) from the tub (20). The air flowing in through the inlet passage (95) may pass through the filter (98) and then move to the heating passage (96).

[0112] The air flowing into the heating passage (96) may be hot and humid because it has passed through the inside of the tub (20). The hot and humid air may be cooled in the evaporator (93) disposed in the heating passage (96) to remove moisture. The air from which moisture has been removed in the evaporator (93) may be reheated by passing through the condenser (92).

[0113] The supply path (97) may be arranged to supply heated air back into the interior of the tub (20) by passing through the condenser (92). The supply path (97) may be connected to the heating path (96) and may extend downward to discharge heated air toward the opening of the tub (20).

[0114] A fan (97a) may be provided in the supply path (97) to flow air into the interior of the tub (20). That is, the fan (97a) may flow air and supply it to the laundry inside the drum (30). For example, the fan (97a) may include a sirocco fan.

[0115] According to this configuration, the inlet path (95) and the supply path (97) can circulate air into the interior of the tub (20) and the drying device (90).

[0116] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured so that air is introduced into a drying device (90) through an inlet passage (95) provided on the upper side of a tub (20). Air heated in the drying device (90) may be supplied into the interior of a drum (30) through a supply passage (97) provided on the upper side of the tub (20).

[0117] The water supply valve (62) of the clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be positioned by utilizing the space left by this mounting structure. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the water supply valve (62) can be mounted between the inlet guide (95a) and the cooling fan (91a). The water supply valve (62) can be positioned at the center of the rear of the drying device (90). The water supply valve (62) can be positioned at the rear of the condenser (92). The water supply valve (62) can be positioned in an area separated from a flow path through which drying air flows. The position of the water supply valve (62) is not limited thereto.

[0118] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment may further include an exhaust passage (P) for allowing air discharged from the interior of the tub (20) to flow to the drying device (90). The exhaust passage (P) may be connected to an inlet passage (95) of the drying device (90).

[0119] An exhaust path (P) may be provided to discharge moist air passing through the tub (20). For example, the exhaust path (P) may be provided at the rear of the tub (20).

[0120] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment may include a tub duct (28) for forming at least a portion of an exhaust path (P). For example, the tub duct (28) may be formed integrally with the tub (20). For example, the tub (20) may include the tub duct (28).

[0121] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment may include a duct cover (29) for forming at least a portion of an exhaust path (P). The duct cover (29) may be provided to cover an open rear surface of a tub duct (28). For example, the tub (20) may include the duct cover (29). The duct cover (29) may form at least a portion of an exhaust path (P) through which air discharged through an air outlet (27) flows to a drying device (90).

[0122] According to one embodiment, a garment treatment device (1) can form an exhaust path (P) by combining a duct cover (29) with a tub duct (28).

[0123] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a recessed portion (28a) forming a portion of an exhaust path (P) through which air discharged from the inside of the tub (20) flows. An air outlet (27) for discharging air from the inside of the tub (20) may be formed in the recessed portion (28a).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the tub duct (28) may include an exhaust guide (28b) that forms another portion of the exhaust path (P) through which air passing through the recessed portion (28a) flows. The exhaust guide (28b) may protrude outwardly from the outer surface of the tub (20). The exhaust guide (28b) may protrude approximately upwardly from the outer surface of the tub (20).

[0125] The exhaust guide (28b) can connect the drying device (90) and the recessed portion (28a). The exhaust guide (28b) can form a single passage that forms an exhaust path (P) together with the recessed portion (28a) and the duct cover (29).

[0126] The exhaust guide (28b) may be covered by a duct cover (29). The exhaust guide (28b) may have one side open. The duct cover (29) may cover the open side of the exhaust guide (28b).

[0127] The duct cover (29) can cover both the recessed portion (28a) and the exhaust guide (28b). For example, the duct cover (29) can cover both the open side of the recessed portion (28a) and the open side of the exhaust guide (28b). An exhaust path (P) can be formed by the duct cover (29) covering the recessed portion (28a) and the exhaust guide (28b). For example, the duct cover (29) can cover only the recessed portion (28a).

[0128] The duct cover (29) may be provided to cover the open rear surface of the recessed portion (28a) and / or the open rear surface of the exhaust guide (28b). The exhaust path (P) may be a single passage formed by the tub duct (28) and the duct cover (29).

[0129] The air inside the tub (20) can be discharged to the tub duct (28) through the air outlet (27) formed in the tub (20). The air discharged to the tub duct (28) can flow along the exhaust path (P) and be supplied to the drying device (90).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the tub (20) of the clothing treatment device (1) may include a step portion (28c) formed to change the cross-sectional area of ​​the exhaust path (P). The step portion (28c) may be provided in the tub duct (28).

[0131] The step portion (28c) may be formed so that the cross-sectional area approximately perpendicular to the direction in which the air flows in the exhaust passage (P) increases as it goes in that direction. For example, the step portion (28c) may be formed so that the cross-sectional area of ​​a portion of the exhaust passage (P) formed by the discharge guide (28b) is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​a portion of the exhaust passage (P) formed by the recess portion (28a).

[0132] According to one embodiment, a clothing treatment device (1) can prevent loss of the internal space of a tub (20) by a step portion (28c), secure the size of an exhaust path (P), and efficiently use the internal space of a housing (10).

[0133] Heated air from the drying device (90) can be supplied into the drum (30). In order to secure an area where the heated air supplied into the drum (30) comes into contact with the laundry, an air outlet (27) may be provided at a position opposite to the air inlet (26, see FIG. 5) through which the heated air from the drying device (90) is supplied to the tub (20). In order to increase the distance and / or time that the heated air flows inside the drum (30) so that it can come into more contact with the laundry, the air outlet (27) may be provided at a position opposite to the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (90) is supplied to the tub (20). The supply path (97) for supplying the heated air into the drum (30) and the air outlet (27) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other. By increasing the area where the heated air comes into contact with the laundry, the drying efficiency can be improved.

[0134] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment may include a control panel (300). The control panel (300) may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface as described above. The control panel (300) may be positioned, mounted, and / or coupled to the front frame (100). For example, the control panel (300) may be positioned, mounted, and / or coupled to the rear of the front frame (100). The control panel (300) may be mounted to the front frame (100) via a guide panel (200).

[0135] The control panel (300) may be arranged horizontally with the detergent container (82) while being placed within the housing (10). For example, the control panel (300) and the detergent container (82) may be partitioned by the guide assembly (400) so as not to interfere with each other. Accordingly, even if detergent within the detergent container (82) leaks, it may not flow toward the control panel (300).

[0136] Additionally, the control panel (300) may be positioned in front of the drying device (90) while being positioned within the housing (10). The control panel (300) may be positioned within the housing (10) without interference with components of the drying device (90).

[0137] The control panel (300) may be provided between the fan (97a) and the filter (98). For example, while the front frame (100) is coupled to the rear frame (13) and the side frame (12), and the fan (97a) and the filter (98) are accommodated inside the housing (10), the control panel (300) may be arranged between the fan (97a) and the filter (98) in the left-right direction. For example, the fan (97a), the control panel (300), and the filter (98) may be arranged sequentially in the left-right direction inside the housing (10).

[0138] A fan (97a) may be placed at the front of the drying device case (90a). For example, the fan (97a) may be mounted on one side of the front portion of the drying device case (90a) in the left-right direction. The fan (97a) may protrude from the drying device case (90a). In addition, for example, a filter (98) may be mounted on the drying device case (90a), and a part of the filter (98) may protrude on the other side of the front portion of the drying device case (90a) in the left-right direction.

[0139] A control panel (300) can be placed between the fan (97a) at the front of the drying device case (90a) and a portion of the protruding filter (98). Therefore, the control panel (300) can be placed in the space between the protruding fan (97a) and the protruding filter (98) without forming an additional space for the control panel (300), thereby utilizing the space.

[0140] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment may include a guide panel (200). The guide panel (200) may couple a control panel (300) to a front frame (100). The guide panel (200) may guide the coupling of the control panel (300). The guide panel (200) may be a coupling panel (200). The guide panel (200) may be arranged between the front frame (100) and the control panel (300) in the front-rear direction. The guide panel (200) may be arranged between a reinforcing bracket (14) and an upper panel (120) of the front frame (100) in the vertical direction. In addition, the guide panel (200) may enable a guide assembly (400) to be mounted to the front frame (100). The guide panel (200) and the guide assembly (400) may be hook-coupled. Accordingly, the guide panel (200) can be extended along the horizontal direction so that the guide assembly (400) and the control panel (300) can be coupled to the front frame (100) with one guide panel (200) without the need for other components.

[0141] However, the disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the guide assembly (400) may be coupled to the drying device case (90a) or may be formed integrally with the drying device case (90a).

[0142] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of some components of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of some components of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of some components of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of some components of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0143] Fig. 6 is a front enlarged perspective view of some components in a garment treatment device, Fig. 7 is a rear enlarged perspective view of some components in a garment treatment device, Fig. 8 is a front exploded perspective view of some components in a garment treatment device, and Fig. 9 is a rear exploded perspective view of some components in a garment treatment device.

[0144] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 9, the front frame (100) may include a front panel (110). The front panel (110) may form the front of the front frame (100). Openings (110a, 110b) may be formed in the front panel (110). The openings (110a, 110b) may be formed on the upper portion of the front panel (110). For example, the openings (110a, 110b) may be formed on the laundry inlet (11a) and the reinforcing bracket (14). The openings (110a, 110b) may include a plurality of openings (110a, 110b). The plurality of openings (110a, 110b) may include a display opening (110a) and a detergent box opening (110b).

[0145] A display (310) may be placed in the display opening (110a). The display (310) may be exposed to the outside of the housing (10) through the display opening (110a). The display opening (110a) formed in the front panel (110) may be a first opening. The detergent compartment opening (110b) may be opened and closed by the guide assembly (400). Through the detergent compartment opening (110b), a user may pour detergent into the detergent compartment (82).

[0146] The front frame (100) may include an upper panel (120). The upper panel (120) may form an upper portion of the front frame (100). A fastening hole (120a) may be formed in the upper panel (120). The fastening hole (120a) may allow the guide panel (200) and the front frame (100) to be coupled. The upper panel (120) of the front frame (100) and the upper portion (220) of the guide panel (200) may be coupled through the fastening hole (120a) formed in the upper panel (120) and the fastening portion (200c) formed in the upper portion (220) of the guide panel (200).

[0147] The upper panel (120) may be covered by the top cover (15). For example, the fastening hole (120a) of the upper panel (120) may be covered by the first cover portion (15a) of the top cover (15).

[0148] The front frame (100) may include a side panel (130). The side panel (130) may form a side of the front frame (100). A reinforcing bracket (14) may be coupled to the side panel (130). The reinforcing bracket (14) may be screw-coupled to the front panel (110) and the side panel (130). For example, a first reinforcing portion (14a) of the reinforcing bracket (14) may be screw-coupled to the front panel (110), and a second reinforcing portion (14b) of the reinforcing bracket (14) may be screw-coupled to the side panel (130).

[0149] The reinforcing bracket (14) may include a first reinforcing portion (14a) and a second reinforcing portion (14b). The first reinforcing portion (14a) may be arranged at the rear of the front panel (110) to reinforce the strength of the front panel (110). The first reinforcing portion (14a) may be coupled to the front panel (110) at the rear of the front panel (110). The first reinforcing portion (14a) may extend in a horizontal direction. The first reinforcing portion (14a) may be arranged between the openings (110a, 110b) and the laundry inlet (11a). The second reinforcing portion (14b) may extend from an end of the first reinforcing portion (14a). The second reinforcing portion (14b) may be coupled to the side panel (130) to reinforce the strength of the side panel (130). The second reinforcing member (14b) can be joined to the side panel (130) on the inside of the front frame (100). The second reinforcing member (14b) can extend in the front-rear direction.

[0150] The reinforcing bracket (14) may include a third reinforcing portion (14c). The third reinforcing portion (14c) may extend upward from the first reinforcing portion (14a). The third reinforcing portion (14c) may extend from both horizontal sides of the first reinforcing portion (14a). The third reinforcing portion (14c) may be coupled to the guide panel (200). A fastening hole (120a) may be formed in the third reinforcing portion (14c). The fastening hole (120a) of the third reinforcing portion (14c) may be coupled to a fastening portion (200e) formed in the lower portion (280) of the guide panel (200) via a screw. The third reinforcing portion (14c) may be arranged at the rear of the guide panel (200).

[0151] The guide panel (200) is arranged between the front frame (100) and the control panel (300) in the front-back direction, so that the guide panel (200) can couple the control panel (300) to the front frame (100). In addition, the guide panel (200) can be coupled with the guide assembly (400) so that the guide assembly (400) is fixed to the front frame (100). Therefore, through a single component called the guide panel (200), the control panel (300) and the guide assembly (400) can be coupled and / or fixed to the front frame (100).

[0152] The guide panel (200) may include openings (200a, 200b). The openings (200a, 200b) of the guide panel (200) may include a plurality of openings (200a, 200b). The plurality of openings (200a, 200b) may include a display opening (200a) and a detergent box opening (200b).

[0153] The display opening (200a) of the guide panel (200) may correspond to the display opening (110a) of the front frame (100). A display (310) may be placed in the display opening (200a) of the guide panel (200). The display (310) may be exposed to the outside of the housing (10) through the display opening (200a). The display opening (200a) formed in the guide panel (200) may be a second opening. The display opening (200a) may be formed in the upper portion (220) of the guide panel (200). However, the formation position of the display opening (200a) is not limited to the above-described example.

[0154] The detergent box opening (200b) of the guide panel (200) may correspond to the detergent box opening (110b) of the front frame (100). Through the detergent box opening (200b), a user can pour detergent into the detergent box (82). The detergent box opening (110b) of the front frame (100) may be the third opening, and the detergent box opening (200b) of the guide panel (200) may be the fourth opening.

[0155] The guide panel (200) may include fastening portions (200c, 200d, 200e). The fastening portions (200c, 200d, 200e) may include a plurality of fastening portions (200c, 200d, 200e). The plurality of fastening portions (200c, 200d, 200e) may include an upper fastening portion (200c), a middle fastening portion (200d), and a lower fastening portion (200e). The upper fastening portion (200c) may be formed on the upper portion (220) of the guide panel (200) so that the upper panel (120) of the front frame (100) and the upper portion (220) of the guide panel (200) may be screw-coupled. The intermediate fastening portion (200d) may be formed in the middle of the front portion (210) of the guide panel (200) so that the first and second display cases (321, 322) and the guide panel (200) may be coupled. In addition, a part of the intermediate fastening portion (200d) may be provided adjacent to the upper portion (220) of the guide panel (200). The lower fastening portion (200e) may be formed in the lower portion of the front portion (210) of the guide panel (200) so that the reinforcing bracket (14) and the lower portion (280) of the guide panel (200) may be screw-coupled. The upper fastening portion (200c), the intermediate fastening portion (200d), and the lower fastening portion (200e) may each be provided in multiple numbers.

[0156] The guide panel (200) may include a hook (200f, 200g). The hook (200f, 200g) may include a plurality of hooks (200f, 200g). The plurality of hooks (200f, 200g) may protrude rearward from the front portion (210) of the guide panel (200). The plurality of hooks (200f, 200g) may include a first hook (200f) and a second hook (200g). The first hook (200f) may be inserted into a mounting groove (430a) formed in the guide member (430) to couple the guide member (430) and the guide panel (200). The first hook (200f) may be formed in an area adjacent to the detergent compartment opening (200b). The second hook (200g) can allow the first and second display cases (321, 322) and the guide panel (200) to be connected. For example, the second hook (200g) can allow the first display case (321) and the guide panel (200) to be hook-connected. The second hook (200g) can be formed in an area adjacent to the display opening (200a). For example, the second hook (200g) can come into contact with the hook protrusion (321d) of the first display case (321). The first hook (200f) and the second hook (200g) can each be provided in multiple numbers. However, the names of the first hook and the second hook are not limited to the above-described examples. For example, the first hook may be a hook formed in an area adjacent to the display opening (200a), or the second hook may be a hook formed in an area adjacent to the detergent compartment opening (200b).

[0157] The control panel (300) may include a display (310). The display (310) may include at least one input interface and / or at least one output interface. The display (310) may be accommodated within first and second display cases (321, 322).

[0158] The display (310) may include glass (310a), a touch panel (310b), and a display panel (310c).

[0159] The glass (310a) may be placed in front of the touch panel (310b) and the display panel (310c) to protect the touch panel (310b) and the display panel (310c). In addition, a button may be printed on the glass (310a) to provide a physical button to the user.

[0160] The touch panel (310b) can receive signals according to a user's input. The touch panel (310b) can be placed between the glass (310a) and the display panel (310c). The touch panel (310b) can have a thickness thinner than the glass (310a) and the display panel (310c).

[0161] The display panel (310c) may be positioned behind the glass (310a) and the touch panel (310b). The display panel (310c) may display operating information of the garment treatment device.

[0162] The glass (310a), the touch panel (310b), and the display panel (310c) can be bonded to each other via an adhesive film. However, the method of bonding and / or bonding the glass (310a), the touch panel (310b), and the display panel (310c) is not limited to the above-described example.

[0163] Additionally, the display (310) may not include at least one of the glass (310a), the touch panel (310b), and the display panel (310c), or the glass (310a), the touch panel (310b), and the display panel (310c) may be formed integrally.

[0164] The display (310) may be positioned adjacent to the first and second display cases (321, 322). For example, the display (310) may be positioned between the front panel (110) and the first and second display cases (321, 322). For example, the display (310) may be attached to the front of the first display case (321) via tape.

[0165] The control panel (300) may include first and second display cases (321, 322). The first and second display cases (321, 322) may accommodate various components, such as a display (310), a speaker, a microphone (360), and / or a communication module (340). The first and second display cases (321, 322) may include a first display case (321) and a second display case (322). For example, a speaker (not shown), a printed circuit board (330, 350), a microphone (360), and / or a communication module (340) may be placed between the first display case (321) and the second display case (322).

[0166] The first display case (321) may be placed in front of the second display case (322). The first display case (321) may be placed at the rear of the guide panel (200). The first display case (321) may cover the front of a speaker (not shown), a printed circuit board (330, 350), a microphone (360), and / or a communication module (340).

[0167] The first display case (321) may include a coupling portion (321a). The coupling portion (321a) may allow the first display case (321) and the guide panel (200) to be coupled. For example, the first display case (321), the coupling portion (321a), and the intermediate fastening portion (200d) of the guide panel (200) may be screw-coupled, so that the first and second display cases (321, 322) may be coupled to the guide panel (200). The coupling portion (321a) may include a plurality of coupling portions (321a). The plurality of coupling portions (321a) may be provided at the upper left, upper right, lower left, and / or lower right of the first display case (321).

[0168] An opening (321b) may be formed in the first display case (321). A cable (not shown) electrically connecting the display (310) and the printed circuit board (330) may pass through the opening (321b) of the first display case (321).

[0169] The first display case (321) may include a mounting protrusion (321c). The mounting protrusion (321c) may be mounted on a mounting portion (322a) provided on the second display case (322). The mounting portion (322a) may be provided alone, and the mounting protrusion (321c) may be inserted into the mounting portion (322a) to thereby couple the first display case (321) and the second display case (322).

[0170] The first display case (321) may include a hook protrusion (321d). The hook protrusion (321d) may correspond to the first hook (200f) of the guide panel (200). The first hook (200f) and the hook protrusion (321d) may be in contact with each other, so that the first display case (321) and the guide panel (200) may be stably coupled and supported.

[0171] The second display case (322) may be placed at the rear of the first display case (321). The second display case (322) may be placed at the rear of the guide panel (200). The second display case (322) may cover the rear of a speaker (not shown), a printed circuit board (330, 350), a microphone (360), and / or a communication module (340).

[0172] The second display case (322) may include a mounting portion (322a). The mounting portion (322a) may allow the second display case (322) and the first display case (321) to be coupled. For example, the first display case (321) and the mounting protrusion (321c) may be mounted to the mounting portion (322a) of the second display case (322). For example, the mounting portion (322a) may be a mounting hole, and the mounting protrusion (321c) may be inserted into and fixed within the mounting hole. The mounting portion (322a) may include a plurality of mounting portions (322a). The plurality of mounting portions (322a) may be provided along the periphery of the second display case (322).

[0173] The second display case (322) may include a vent portion (322b). The vent portion (322b) protrudes rearward to form a vent hole, thereby allowing heat generated within the first and second display cases (321, 322) to be discharged to the outside through the vent hole. Accordingly, overheating of components within the first and second display cases (321, 322) can be prevented through the vent portion (322b).

[0174] The control panel (300) may include a printed circuit board (330). The printed circuit board (330) is disposed within the first and second display cases (321, 322) and may control the display (310). A control circuit may be provided on the printed circuit board (330). The printed circuit board (330) may be electrically connected to the display (310).

[0175] The control panel (300) may include a communication module (340). The communication module (340) is placed within the first and second display cases (321, 322) and may transmit and receive control information of the display (310).

[0176] The display (310) and control panel (300) can transmit and receive information with other home appliances and / or electronic devices via the communication module (340). For example, the clothes treatment device can be connected to a refrigerator in communication with the refrigerator to display status information of the refrigerator on the display (310). Alternatively, the work being performed by the refrigerator can be transmitted to the clothes treatment device so that the work can be continued there. Alternatively, based on the completion of the washing and / or drying cycle, the electronic device and / or home appliance can notify the user of information regarding the washing and / or drying cycle. The clothes treatment device can provide the user with integrated information of interconnected home appliances and / or electronic devices via the display (310) and control panel (300).

[0177] The control panel (300) may include a touch printed circuit board (350). The touch printed circuit board (350) is disposed within the first and second display cases (321, 322) and may transmit and receive and / or control touch information of the display (310). The touch printed circuit board (350) may be fixed to the first display case (321) at the rear of the first display case (321). The touch printed circuit board (350) may be electrically connected to the display (310).

[0178] The control panel (300) may include a microphone (360). The microphone (360) may be placed within the first and second display cases (321, 322). For example, the microphone (360) may be mounted on the first display case (321) at the bottom of the first display case (321). The microphone (360) may recognize the user's voice and transmit information about the voice to the printed circuit board (330).

[0179] The garment treatment device may further include a guide assembly (400). The guide assembly (400) may guide the movement of the detergent box (82) and the filter (98). For example, the guide assembly (400) may guide the detergent box (82) and the filter (98) to be introduced and withdrawn through the openings (110b, 200b). In addition, the guide assembly (400) may guide the detergent box (82) and the filter (98) to be installed within the housing (10).

[0180] The guide assembly (400) may be disposed on one side of the control panel (300). For example, the guide assembly (400) may be disposed in a horizontal direction with respect to the control panel (300). The guide assembly (400) may be coupled, mounted, and / or fixed to the front frame (100) via the guide panel (200). The guide assembly (400) may be coupled, mounted, and / or fixed to the guide panel (200). For example, the guide assembly (400) may be hook-coupled to the guide panel (200). The guide assembly (400) may be a mounting guide, a mounting guide, and / or a moving guide.

[0181] The guide assembly (400) may include a guide door (410, 420). The guide door (410, 420) may open and close a detergent box opening (110b, 200b) through which the detergent box (82) can be inserted and removed. The guide door (410, 420) may be rotatably coupled to the guide panel (200).

[0182] The guide door (410, 420) may also be referred to as a detergent compartment door (410, 420) and / or a filter door (410, 420). The guide door (410, 420) may be provided to cover the front of the filter (98) mounted in the housing (10) and the front of the detergent compartment (82) through the detergent compartment opening (110b, 200b). In this case, the guide door (410, 420) may be arranged parallel to the front of the housing (10), thereby improving the aesthetics. For example, the guide door (410, 420) may be arranged parallel to the front panel (110) of the front frame (100), thereby improving the aesthetics of the garment treatment device.

[0183] The guide door (410, 420) may include a door cover (410) and a door opening / closing part (420). The door cover (410) may be positioned in front of the door opening / closing part (420) to cover the door opening / closing part (420). For example, the door cover (410) may be attached to the front of the door opening / closing part (420). The door opening / closing part (420) may be rotatably coupled to the guide panel (200) through a rotating part (420a) provided on one side. The door opening / closing part (420) may be positioned at the rear of the door cover (410). The door opening / closing part (420) may be positioned in front of the guide member (430) to open and close the openings (433a, 433b) of the guide member (430).

[0184] However, the garment treatment device is not limited to having a door cover (410) and a door opening / closing unit (420) formed separately and joined together. For example, the door cover (410) and the door opening / closing unit (420) may be formed as a single unit. Additionally, only the door opening / closing unit (420) may be provided.

[0185] In addition, the door cover (410) and the door opening (420) may be formed to cover only a portion of the openings (433a, 433b) of the guide member (430). For example, the door cover (410) and the door opening (420) may have a cross-sectional area corresponding to the cross-sectional area of ​​the filter guide opening (433a) so as to open and close only the filter guide opening (433a), or the door cover (410) and the door opening (420) may have a cross-sectional area corresponding to the cross-sectional area of ​​the detergent box guide opening (433b) so as to open and close only the detergent box guide opening (433b).

[0186] The guide assembly (400) may include a guide member (430). The guide member (430) may be positioned at the rear of the guide door (410, 420). The guide assembly (400) may guide the mounting position of the filter (98) and guide the mounting position of the detergent box (82). In addition, the guide assembly (400) may guide the insertion and / or withdrawal of the filter (98) and guide the insertion and / or withdrawal of the detergent box (82).

[0187] The guide member (430) may include a detergent box guide portion (431) and a filter guide portion (432). The detergent box guide portion (431) and the filter guide portion (432) may protrude rearward. The detergent box guide portion (431) may form an opening (433b), and a detergent box (82) may be mounted in the opening (433b) of the detergent box guide portion (431), or mounting of the detergent box (82) may be guided through the opening (433b) of the detergent box guide portion (431). The filter guide portion (432) may form an opening (433a), and a filter (98) may be mounted in the opening (433b) of the filter guide portion (432), or mounting of the filter (98) may be guided through the opening (433b) of the filter guide portion (432).

[0188] A mounting groove (430a) may be formed in the guide member (430). A plurality of mounting grooves (430a) may be provided. For example, a mounting groove (430a) may be formed in each of the detergent box guide portion (431) and the filter guide portion (432). A first hook (200f) of the guide panel (200) may be mounted in the mounting groove (430a). The guide assembly (400) may be mounted, fixed, and / or coupled to the guide panel (200) through the mounting groove (430a) and the first hook (200f). The mounting groove (430a) may be formed along the circumference of each of the detergent box guide portion (431) and the filter guide portion (432).

[0189] A process for coupling and / or assembling a control panel (300) to a front frame (100) according to one embodiment is described.

[0190] The guide panel (200) can be coupled to the front frame (100). For example, at the rear of the front frame (100), the upper portion (220) of the guide panel (200) can be coupled and fixed to the upper panel (120) of the front frame (100), and the lower portion (280) of the guide panel (200) can be coupled and fixed to a reinforcing bracket (14) disposed below the guide panel (200). Thereafter, the first and second display cases (321, 322) in which the printed circuit board (330) is accommodated and the display (310) is adhered can be coupled to the guide panel (200). For example, the first and second display cases (321, 322) can be coupled to the guide panel (200) by screw-coupling the joint (321a) of the first display case (321) and the intermediate fastening joint (200d) of the guide panel (200), and by hook-coupling the second hook (200g) of the guide panel (200) and the hook protrusion (321d) of the first display case (321).

[0191] The process of separating the control panel (300) from the front frame (100) according to one embodiment proceeds in the opposite direction to the above. For example, the user can replace the control panel (300) by separating the front frame (100) from the side frame (12) and the rear frame (13). Therefore, when separation of the control panel (300) is required, the control panel (300) can be replaced by separating only the front frame (100) from the components of the other housing (10) without additionally separating other components.

[0192] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a guide panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a guide panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is an enlarged side cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0193] Fig. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of area C of the guide panel illustrated in Fig. 10. Fig. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the garment treatment device illustrated in Fig. 6 taken along line A-A'. Fig. 13 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of area D of the garment treatment device illustrated in Fig. 12.

[0194] Referring to FIGS. 10 to 13, the upper panel (120), the control panel (300), the lower portion (280) of the guide panel (200), and the reinforcing bracket (14) can be arranged in the vertical direction. For example, the upper portion (220) of the guide panel (200) can be coupled to the upper panel (120), and the lower portion (280) of the guide panel (200) can be coupled to the reinforcing bracket (14), so that the guide panel (200) can be fixed and coupled to the front frame (100).

[0195] The size of the lower portion (280) of the guide panel (200) may be reduced. For example, if the size of the garment treatment device is smaller than the embodiment shown in the drawing, the guide panel (200) provided between the control panel (300) and the reinforcing bracket (14) may be reduced. Conversely, if the size of the garment treatment device is larger than the embodiment shown in the drawing, the guide panel (200) provided between the control panel (300) and the reinforcing bracket (14) may be increased. In other words, the guide panel (200) may be common regardless of the size of the garment treatment device. Therefore, according to one embodiment, the control panel (300) may be coupled to the front frame (100) regardless of the size of the garment treatment device.

[0196] The display (310), the first display case (321), the printed circuit board (330), and the second display case (322) can be arranged in the front-back direction.

[0197] The front frame (100) may include an opening rib (111). For example, the front panel (110) may include the opening rib (111). The opening rib (111) may extend rearward by bending a portion of the front panel (110). For example, the opening rib (111) may extend rearward by bending a portion of the front panel (110) from the upper portion of the front panel (110). In addition, for example, the opening rib (111) may be provided above the laundry inlet (11a) and the reinforcing bracket (14). The opening rib (111) may be provided around the periphery of the openings (110a, 110b), respectively. For example, the opening rib (111a) may be provided on the upper edge, the lower edge, the left edge, and / or the right edge of the display opening (110a). The opening rib (111) formed around the display opening (110a) can be a first opening rib (111a).

[0198] The opening rib (111) can be accommodated within the guide panel (200). For example, the opening rib (111a) can be arranged within the accommodation groove (230) of the guide panel (200). Accordingly, the rear end of the opening rib (111) can be prevented from being exposed to the outside, and the opening rib (111) can be prevented from being rusted due to the end (or cut surface) of the opening rib (111) being exposed.

[0199] For example, the display (310) may have a step with the front panel (110). The display (310) may be positioned behind the front panel (110). However, the position of the display (310) is not limited thereto. For example, the display (310) and the front panel (110) may be positioned on the same plane, or the display (310) may be positioned in front of the front panel (110) so that the display (310) and the front panel (110) have a step.

[0200] The guide panel (200) may include a receiving groove (230) and an extension rib (240). The receiving groove (230) may be formed along the perimeter of the display opening (200a) of the guide panel (200). The receiving groove (230) may prevent rust from forming on the end (or cut surface) of the opening rib (111a) by receiving the opening rib (111a). The receiving groove (230) may be recessed from the front portion (210) of the guide panel (200).

[0201] The extension rib (240) may be bent and protruded from the front portion (210) of the guide panel (200) forming the display opening (200a). The extension rib (240) may protrude forward to form a receiving groove (230). The extension rib (240) may be formed along the perimeter of the display opening (200a) of the guide panel (200). For example, the extension rib (240) may be provided at the upper edge, the lower edge, the left edge, and / or the right edge of the display opening (200a). The extension rib (240) may be positioned between the opening rib (111) and the display (310) while the control panel (300) is coupled to the front frame (100).

[0202] The garment treatment device may further include a sealing member for sealing the opening rib (111a). For example, the sealing member may seal an end of the opening rib (111a). The sealing member may be in contact with the end of the opening rib (111a). For example, the sealing member may be disposed in the receiving groove (230). The sealing member for sealing the opening rib (111a) may be a first sealing member.

[0203] Additionally, the garment treatment device may further include a second sealing member for sealing the extension rib (240). For example, the second sealing member may seal an end of the extension rib (240). The second sealing member may be in contact with the end of the extension rib (240).

[0204] Alternatively, for example, the first sealing member and / or the second sealing member may be configured to seal the space between the extension rib (240) and the opening rib (111a). A display (310) may be disposed within the display opening (110a, 200a). For example, a glass (310a) may be disposed within the display opening (110a, 200a). The glass (310a) may correspond to the size of the display opening (110a, 200a). For example, the glass (310a) may be formed to have approximately the same size as the display opening (110a, 200a). Therefore, the display (310) may have a wide display area because it is not formed to have a size smaller than the display opening (110a, 200a).

[0205] The opening rib (111) may extend rearward by bending a portion of the front panel (110) from the upper portion of the front panel (110). The opening rib (111b) may be formed around the periphery of the detergent compartment opening (110b). For example, the opening rib (111b) may be provided on the upper edge, the lower edge, the left edge, and / or the right edge side of the detergent compartment opening (110b). The opening rib (111) formed around the periphery of the detergent compartment opening (110b) may be a second opening rib (111b).

[0206] The guide panel (200) may include a receiving portion (250, 260). The receiving portion (250, 260) may extend rearward from the front portion (210). The receiving portion (250, 260) may form a receiving space (270) in which an opening rib (111b) is arranged between the receiving portion and the guide member (430). For example, the receiving portion (250, 260) may form the receiving space (270) between the extension portions (434, 435) of the guide member (430) (see FIG. 15).

[0207] The receiving space (270) may be formed between the receiving portions (250, 260) of the guide panel (200) and the extension portions (434, 435) of the guide member (430) while the guide panel (200) is coupled to the front frame (100) and the guide assembly (400) is coupled to the guide panel (200). The receiving space (270) may be formed along the periphery of the detergent box opening (200b). For example, the receiving space (270) may be formed between the receiving portions (250, 260) and the extension portions (434, 435) provided at the upper edge, the left edge, and the lower edge of the detergent box opening (200b). In addition, the receiving space (270) may be formed along the periphery of the openings (433a, 433b) of the guide member (430). However, the formation location of the receiving space (270) is not limited to the above-described example. For example, the receiving space (270) in which the opening rib (111b) is received may be formed only by the guide panel (200) at the right edge of the detergent box opening (200b), or may be formed between the guide panel (200) and the door opening / closing part (420).

[0208] The receiving portion (250, 260) may include a first receiving portion (250) and a second receiving portion (260). The first receiving portion (250) may extend by bending backward from the front portion (210). The second receiving portion (260) may extend from the rear end of the first receiving portion (250) toward the inside of the detergent box opening (200b). For example, the second receiving portion (260) may extend by bending upward from the first receiving portion (250). The second receiving portion (260) may have a step with respect to the front portion (210). For example, the second receiving portion (260) may be stepped backward from the front portion (210). A filter guide portion (432) may be mounted on the second receiving portion (260) (see FIG. 15).

[0209] The first receiving portion (250) and the second receiving portion (260) may be formed along the periphery of the detergent box opening (200b). For example, the first receiving portion (250) and the second receiving portion (260) may be provided at the upper edge, the lower edge, the left edge, and / or the right edge of the detergent box opening (200b). The second receiving portion (260) may extend from the first receiving portion (250) provided at the upper edge, the left edge, and the lower edge of the detergent box opening (200b) in a direction toward the center of the detergent box opening (200b).

[0210] Fig. 14 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 15 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0211] Fig. 14 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the garment treatment device illustrated in Fig. 6 taken along line B-B'. Fig. 15 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of area E of the garment treatment device illustrated in Fig. 14.

[0212] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the guide assembly (400) can be coupled and fixed to the front frame (100) by the guide panel (200). For example, the guide panel (200) can be screw-coupled to the front frame (100) and the reinforcing bracket (14), and the guide assembly (400) can be hook-and-groove coupled to the guide panel (200), so that the guide assembly (400) can be fixed to the front frame (100).

[0213] The guide door (410, 420) and the guide member (430) can be arranged along the front-rear direction.

[0214] The opening rib (111) may be formed by bending a portion of the front panel (110). For example, the opening rib (111b) may be formed by bending a portion of the front panel (110) forming the detergent compartment opening (110b) and extending rearward. The opening rib (111b) may be formed along the perimeter of the detergent compartment opening (110b). For example, the opening rib (111b) may be provided at the upper edge, the lower edge, the left edge, and / or the right edge of the detergent compartment opening (110b).

[0215] The opening rib (111b) can be accommodated within the guide panel (200) and the guide assembly (400). For example, the opening rib (111b) can be placed within the accommodation space (270) formed between the guide panel (200) and the guide assembly (400). Accordingly, the rear end of the opening rib (111b) can be prevented from being exposed to the outside, and the opening rib (111b) can be prevented from being rusted due to the end (or cut surface) of the opening rib (111b) being exposed.

[0216] For example, the guide assembly (400) may have a step with the front panel (110). For example, the door cover (410) may be positioned forward of the front panel (110). However, the position of the guide assembly (400) is not limited thereto. For example, the door cover (410) and the front panel (110) may be positioned on the same plane, or the door cover (410) may be positioned rearward of the front panel (110) so that the door cover (410) and the front panel (110) have a step.

[0217] The first receiving portion (250) can be extended by bending backward from the front portion (210). The second receiving portion (260) can be extended by bending downward from the rear end of the first receiving portion (250) toward the inside of the detergent box opening (200b).

[0218] The guide member (430) may include extensions (434, 435). The extensions (434, 435) may be provided in multiple numbers. The multiple extensions (434, 435) may include a first extension (434) and a second extension (435). However, the extensions (434, 435) may be formed as one piece rather than as multiple parts.

[0219] The first extension portion (434) may extend from the front end of the filter guide portion (432). For example, the first extension portion (434) may extend outwardly from the opening (433a) of the filter guide portion (432). In addition, the first extension portion (434) may extend from the front end of the detergent box guide portion (431). For example, the first extension portion (434) may extend outwardly from the opening (433b) of the detergent box guide portion (431). The second extension portion (435) may extend forwardly from the front end of the first extension portion (434).

[0220] The first extension portion (434) and the second extension portion (435) may be provided around the openings (433a, 433b). For example, the first extension portion (434) and the second extension portion (435) may be formed at the upper edge and / or the lower edge of the filter guide opening (433a), or may be formed at the upper edge and / or the left edge of the detergent compartment guide opening (433b). Accordingly, the receiving space (270) may also be formed between the extension portions (434, 435) and the receiving portions (250, 260) at the upper edge and / or the lower edge of the filter guide opening (433a). Additionally, the receiving space (270) may be formed between the extension (434, 435) and the receiving portion (250, 260) at the upper edge and / or the left edge of the detergent box guide opening (433b). However, the formation location of the receiving space (270) is not limited to the above-described example.

[0221] Additionally, the extension portions (434, 435) and the guide portions (431, 432) may be formed in steps. For example, the second extension portion (435) and the filter guide portion (432) may have steps. Additionally, the second extension portion (435) and the detergent box guide portion (431) may also have steps.

[0222] The first extension (434) can be in contact with the second receiving portion (260). The second extension (435) can form a receiving space (270) between the receiving portions (250, 260) in which the opening rib (111b) is received. A portion of the second extension (435) may be disposed between the opening rib (111b) and the periphery of the guide door (410, 420). For example, the front end of the second extension (435) may be disposed between the opening rib (111b) and the guide door (410, 420).

[0223] The garment treatment device may further include a sealing member for sealing the opening rib (111b). For example, the sealing member may be positioned within the receiving space (270). The sealing member for sealing the opening rib (111) may be a third sealing member.

[0224] Additionally, the garment treatment device may further include a fourth sealing member for sealing the second extension portion (435). For example, the fourth sealing member may seal an end portion of the second extension portion (435). The fourth sealing member may be in contact with an end portion of the third extension portion (435).

[0225] Alternatively, for example, the third sealing member and / or the fourth sealing member may be configured to seal the space between the second extension (435) and the opening rib (111b).

[0226] In the above, an embodiment in which a display opening (200a) and a detergent compartment opening (200b) are formed in a single guide panel (200) has been described. However, the embodiments of the disclosure are not limited to the above. For example, the opening of the guide panel (200) may be formed as only one display opening (200a) or one detergent compartment opening (200b). In this case, the guide panel (200) may have a shape and size corresponding to one opening of the display opening (200a) or the detergent compartment opening (200b).

[0227] Alternatively, for example, the garment treatment device may include a first guide panel having a display opening (200a) and a second guide panel having a detergent compartment opening (200b). In this case, the second guide panel may be formed integrally with the guide assembly (400).

[0228] While one embodiment of the present disclosure has been described with a washing machine / dryer as an example, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the present disclosure can be applied to various home appliances equipped with displays, as well as garment treatment devices including dryers, washing machines, and garment care devices. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a garment treatment device can be provided that can have a control panel attached to the rear of a front frame.

[0229] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a garment handling device with improved aesthetics can be provided by combining a control panel without a dividing line to a front frame.

[0230] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a clothing treatment device can be provided that can prevent rust from occurring by wrapping a cut surface of a front frame forming an opening.

[0231] The effects according to one aspect of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the description below.

[0232] A clothing treatment device according to one embodiment may include a tub (20), a front frame (100) disposed in front of the tub and having a laundry inlet (11a) and an opening (110a, 110b) formed at an upper portion of the laundry inlet, a reinforcing bracket (14) coupled to the front frame between the laundry inlet and the opening to reinforce the strength of the front frame, a control panel provided at a position corresponding to the opening of the front frame, and a guide panel (200) configured to fix the control panel and coupled to the front frame and the reinforcing bracket.

[0233] The above front frame (100) may include a front panel (110) in which the opening (110a, 110b) is formed, and an upper panel (120) provided on the upper portion of the front panel and to which the upper portion of the guide panel is fastened.

[0234] The above reinforcing bracket (14) is fastened to the lower part (280) of the guide panel and can be placed below the guide panel at the rear of the front panel to support the guide panel.

[0235] The control panel (300) may include a display (310) arranged in the opening of the front panel, a printed circuit board (330) configured to control the display, and first and second display cases (321, 322) that accommodate the printed circuit board and are mounted on the guide panel.

[0236] The display case may include a first display case (321) that is fastened to the guide panel and a second display case (322) that is mounted on the first display case and is positioned at the rear of the first display case to accommodate the printed circuit board.

[0237] The display may further include a glass (310a) positioned in the opening, a touch panel (310b) positioned at the rear of the glass, and a display panel (310c) positioned at the rear of the touch panel and in front of the first display case and attached to the first display case.

[0238] The front frame includes a front panel (110), a first opening (110a) formed in the front panel to place a display (310), and an opening rib (111a) that is bent from the front panel and extends rearward, and the opening rib (111a) can be accommodated within the guide panel (200).

[0239] The above guide panel (200) may include a front portion (210) in which a second opening (200a) corresponding to the first opening is formed, and a receiving groove (230) that is recessed from the front portion so that the opening rib is received.

[0240] The above guide panel may further include an extension rib (240) protruding forward from the front portion.

[0241] It is positioned above the tub and further includes a detergent supply unit (80) including a detergent container (82), and the control panel can be arranged horizontally with the detergent supply unit above the tub.

[0242] The above guide panel may include a display opening (200a) corresponding to the opening of the front panel, in which a display is placed, and a detergent box opening (200b) configured to allow the detergent box to be introduced and withdrawn.

[0243] It may further include a guide door (410, 420) configured to open and close the detergent box opening, and a guide member (430) arranged at the rear of the guide door and configured to guide the introduction and withdrawal of the detergent box.

[0244] The above reinforcing bracket extends horizontally from below the guide panel, and the above reinforcing bracket may include a first fastening portion (14d) that is fastened to the guide panel from below the detergent compartment door, and a second fastening portion (14d) that is arranged on the opposite side of the first fastening portion with respect to the control panel.

[0245] It further includes a housing configured to accommodate the tub and a drying device (90) disposed within the housing and configured to dry air flowing into the tub, wherein the drying device includes a drying device case (90a) disposed above the tub and a compressor (91), a condenser (92) and an evaporator (93) disposed on one side of the detergent box in the drying device case, and the control panel can be spaced apart from the front of the drying device within the housing.

[0246] It further includes a rear frame (13) and a side frame (12) arranged between the front frame and the rear frame and coupled to the front frame, and in a state where the front frame (100) is separated from the side frame (12), the control panel (300) can be separated from the front frame (100).

[0247] A garment treatment device according to one embodiment may include a tub (20), a front panel (110) provided in front of the tub and having an opening (110a, 110b), the front panel (110) including an opening rib (111) formed around the opening (110a, 110b), a control panel (300) including a display (310) arranged in the opening, and a guide panel (200) configured to fix the control panel to the front panel and including a receiving groove (230) that is recessed to receive the opening rib.

[0248] The above guide panel may further include a front portion (210) in which an opening corresponding to the opening rib is formed, and an extension rib (240) extending from the front portion to form the receiving groove.

[0249] It may further include a reinforcing bracket (14) that is coupled to the rear of the front panel and is coupled to the guide panel to couple the control panel to the front panel.

[0250] It further includes a front frame (100) including the front panel (110) and an upper panel (120) extending vertically from the upper portion of the front panel to the front panel, and the upper portion (220) of the guide panel is fastened to the upper panel, and the lower portion (280) of the guide panel is fastened to the reinforcing bracket, so that the guide panel can be coupled to the front frame.

[0251] The control panel may include a display (310) arranged in the opening of the front panel, a printed circuit board (330) configured to control the display, and first and second display cases (321, 322) that accommodate the printed circuit board and are mounted on the guide panel.

[0252] According to one embodiment, a clothing treatment device may include a tub (20), a drying device (90) configured to supply dry air to the tub and including an evaporator (93), a front frame (100) configured to accommodate the tub and the drying device and having an opening (110a) formed therein, a housing (10) including a reinforcing bracket (14) coupled to the rear of the front frame to reinforce the strength of the front frame, a control panel (300) including a display (310) disposed in the opening, and a guide panel (200) configured to fix the control panel to the front frame, wherein an upper portion (220) of the guide panel is coupled to the front frame, and a lower portion (280) of the guide panel is coupled to the reinforcing bracket.

[0253] The above has illustrated and described specific embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and implementations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical ideas of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. Tub; A front frame positioned in front of the tub and having a laundry inlet and an opening formed at the top of the laundry inlet; A reinforcing bracket coupled to the front frame between the laundry inlet and the opening to reinforce the strength of the front frame; A control panel provided at a position corresponding to the opening of the front frame; and A garment treatment device comprising a guide panel configured to fix the control panel and coupled to the front frame and the reinforcing bracket.

2. In paragraph 1, The above front frame, a front panel in which the above opening is formed; and A garment treatment device comprising an upper panel provided on the upper portion of the front panel and to which the upper portion of the guide panel is fastened.

3. In paragraph 2, The above reinforcing bracket is, A garment treatment device which is attached to the lower part of the above guide panel and is positioned below the above guide panel at the rear of the above front panel to support the above guide panel.

4. In paragraph 3, The above control panel, A display arranged in the opening of the front panel; A printed circuit board configured to control the above display; and A garment treatment device including a display case that accommodates the printed circuit board and is mounted on the guide panel.

5. In paragraph 4, The above display case, A first display case attached to the above guide panel; and A garment processing device comprising: a second display case mounted on the first display case and positioned at the rear of the first display case to accommodate the printed circuit board; 6. In paragraph 5, The above display is, Glass placed in the above opening; A touch panel positioned at the rear of the above glass; A garment treatment device further comprising a display panel disposed at the rear of the touch panel and in front of the first display case and adhered to the first display case.

7. In paragraph 1, The above front frame, front panel; a first opening formed in the front panel so that a display is placed; and comprising an opening rib extending rearwardly and bending from the front panel; The above opening rib is a garment treatment device accommodated within the above guide panel.

8. In paragraph 7, The above guide panel, A front portion in which a second opening corresponding to the first opening is formed; and A garment treatment device including a receiving groove recessed from the front portion to receive the opening rib.

9. In paragraph 8, The above guide panel, A garment treatment device further comprising an extension rib protruding forward from the front portion.

10. In paragraph 1, further comprising a detergent dispenser positioned above the above tub and including a detergent container; The above control panel is a garment treatment device arranged horizontally above the detergent supply unit on the above tub.

11. In paragraph 10, The above guide panel, a display opening corresponding to the opening of the front panel and in which a display is placed; and A garment treatment device including a detergent box opening configured to allow the detergent box to be introduced and withdrawn.

12. In paragraph 11, A detergent box door configured to open and close the detergent box opening; and A clothes treatment device further comprising a guide member arranged at the rear of the detergent box door and configured to guide the introduction and withdrawal of the detergent box.

13. In paragraph 12, The above reinforcing bracket extends horizontally from below the above guide panel, The above reinforcing bracket is, A first fastening member connected to the guide panel at the bottom of the detergent box door; and A clothing treatment device including a second fastening part arranged on the opposite side of the first fastening part based on the control panel.

14. In paragraph 1, a housing configured to accommodate said tub; and Further comprising a drying device arranged within the housing and configured to dry air flowing into the tub; The above drying device, A drying device case placed on top of the above tub; and In the above drying device case, a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator are disposed on one side of the detergent box; A garment treatment device wherein the control panel is spaced from the front of the drying device within the housing.

15. In paragraph 1, rear frame; and Further comprising a side frame arranged between the front frame and the rear frame and coupled with the front frame; A garment treatment device in which the control panel can be separated from the front frame while the front frame is separated from the side frame.

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