Clothes treatment apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothes treatment apparatus comprising: a drum having a front surface provided with a drum opening and a rear surface provided with a drum shaft, and providing a space in which an object to be treated is accommodated; a drum rotatably provided so as to provide a space in which an object to be treated is accommodated; a heat exchange part having a first heat exchanger for removing steam from air and a second heat exchanger for heating the air having passed through the first heat exchanger; a base which includes a flow path part, having a heat exchange flow path in which the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger are mounted, an exhaust flow path that is positioned upstream of the flow path of the air passing through the heat exchange flow path and guides, to the heat exchange flow path, the air discharged from the drum, and a supply flow path for guiding, to the drum, the air discharged from the heat exchange flow path, and which includes a base cover mounted in the heat exchange flow path so as to form the heat exchange flow path; and a water collection part, which is positioned downstream of the flow path of the air passing through the heat exchange flow path, collects the condensate water generated in the first heat exchanger, and has a drain pump for transferring the collected condensate water, the apparatus further comprising: a washing part which is disposed above the base cover and which includes a flow path cover forming washing flow paths extending from the downstream side to the upstream side of the heat exchange flow path and forming a spray port for spraying washing water from the upstream side of the heat exchange flow path; and a flow path switching part which is fastened to the rear of the flow path cover, and which is disposed at the downstream side of the heat exchange flow path so as to switch, to the washing flow path, the flow path of the condensate water collected in the water collection part.

Description

Garment processing equipment

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device.

[0002] A clothing treatment device is a general term for a device capable of washing a treatment object (a laundry object such as clothing) and a device capable of drying a treatment object (a drying object such as clothing).

[0003] A conventional clothing treatment device capable of drying a subject to be treated had a structure including a drum that provides a space for accommodating the subject to be treated, a circulation path that guides air discharged from the drum to the drum, a fan that moves the air along the circulation path, and a heat exchanger that sequentially performs dehumidification and heating of air introduced into the circulation path.

[0004] The heat exchanger is provided to include a first heat exchanger for cooling the air inside the circulation path, and a second heat exchanger for heating the air passing through the first heat exchanger. Since the air discharged from the drum is condensed while passing through the first heat exchanger, a collection chamber for storing condensate is provided inside the circulation path. The condensate stored in the collection chamber is discharged to the outside of the garment treatment device through a pump or stored in a drain tank provided inside the garment treatment device.

[0005] The conventional water collection chamber is provided as a space separate from the circulation path and is located on the side of the circulation path. The space where the inlet of the circulation path is located (the front space of the circulation path) must be provided so as to communicate with the drum, and the space where the outlet of the circulation path is located (the rear space of the circulation path) must be provided so as to supply air to the fan. In addition, since the circulation path resistance can be minimized when the inlet and outlet are provided in a form in which they are arranged on the same straight line, in conventional clothing treatment devices, the rotation center of the fan is located at the center of the outlet of the circulation path (the fan is located in the rear space of the circulation path). Therefore, in conventional clothing treatment devices, the location of the water collection chamber was generally installed on either the left or right side of the circulation path.

[0006] When the above-mentioned water collection chamber is installed in either the left or right space of the above-mentioned circulation path, the above-mentioned clothing treatment device must be provided with a water collection path that guides the condensate inside the above-mentioned circulation path to the above-mentioned collection chamber, the water collection path being perpendicular to the direction of movement of the air passing through the above-mentioned circulation path.

[0007] Since the condensate discharged from the first heat exchanger may contain foreign substances (lint, etc.) discharged from the treatment target, if the collecting passage is provided as a passage orthogonal to the direction of movement of air passing through the circulation passage, the speed of the condensate moving to the collecting chamber will decrease near the collecting passage, so foreign substances remaining in the condensate are likely to remain near the collecting passage.

[0008] Meanwhile, conventional clothing treatment devices have a partition wall that divides the internal space of the circulation path into a mounting space and a drainage space. The mounting space is a space located above the partition wall, where the first and second heat exchangers are mounted, and the drainage space is a space that guides condensate discharged from air passing through the first heat exchanger to the collection path.

[0009] In a garment treatment device equipped with the above-mentioned partition, a phenomenon may occur in which a portion of the air that should move along the installation space is discharged into the drainage space when the fan is in operation, or in which condensate inside the drainage space flows into the installation space. The above-mentioned shapes may cause a decrease in the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange unit and the air.

[0010] The above heat exchange unit requires a refrigerant pipe that forms a circulation path for the refrigerant passing through the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, and the refrigerant pipe is exposed to both sides of the first heat exchanger and both sides of the second heat exchanger. Therefore, air could move through the space formed between the circulation path and both sides of the first heat exchanger, and the space formed between the circulation path and both sides of the second heat exchanger. This means that some of the air introduced into the installation space may move to the fan without passing through the heat exchangers, which may lower the heat exchange efficiency between the heat exchange unit and the air.

[0011] Meanwhile, in the case of the first heat exchanger (or the second heat exchanger) of the heat exchanger, as air circulates, lint contained in the air may accumulate on the surface of the first heat exchanger, and the lint accumulated on the surface of the first heat exchanger has a problem of lowering the heat exchange rate of the first heat exchanger.

[0012] Accordingly, a structure capable of removing lint accumulated in the first heat exchanger by supplying separately supplied washing water or condensate generated in the first heat exchanger to the surface of the first heat exchanger has been developed and is currently in use.

[0013] However, in the case of a cleaning structure for removing lint accumulated in a first heat exchanger such as a constant, there is a problem that the cleaning efficiency is low because the flow resistance of the washing water or condensate is formed relatively large.

[0014] In addition, when removing lint from the first heat exchanger using condensate, there is a problem in that the flow resistance increases depending on the distance between the pump supplying the condensate and the switching valve that switches the flow path of the condensate supplied from the pump, thereby reducing the cleaning efficiency.

[0015] The present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device that can easily discharge condensate generated during the drying process of a treatment object.

[0016] In addition, the present invention has been devised to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device that can reduce the possibility of foreign substances contained in condensate remaining inside the duct.

[0017] In addition, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device capable of improving the position of a switching valve that supplies and distributes condensate to a heat exchanger.

[0018] In addition, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a clothes treatment device that can reduce the distance from the pump that supplies condensate by changing the position of the switching valve that supplies and distributes condensate to the heat exchanger.

[0019] In addition, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a clothing treatment device capable of reducing the flow resistance of condensate supplied to a heat exchanger by improving the flow direction for supplying condensate to a heat exchanger.

[0020] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and comprises: a drum having a front surface having a drum inlet and a rear surface having a drum shaft, thereby providing a space for accommodating a subject to be treated; a drum that is rotatably provided to provide a space for accommodating a subject to be treated; a heat exchanger having a first heat exchanger for removing water vapor from air, and a second heat exchanger for heating air passing through the first heat exchanger; a flow path section having a heat exchange path in which the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger are mounted, an exhaust path positioned in front of the flow path of air passing through the heat exchange path and guiding air discharged from the drum to the heat exchange path, and a supply path guiding air discharged from the heat exchange path to the drum; and a base including a base cover mounted on the heat exchange path and forming the heat exchange path; It is preferable that the heat exchanger include a collecting unit located at the rear of the air passage passing through the heat exchange passage and having a drainage pump for collecting condensate generated in the first heat exchanger and transporting the collected condensate; a washing unit including a passage cover disposed at the upper portion of the base cover and forming a washing passage extending from the rear to the front of the heat exchange passage and forming an injection port for spraying washing water at the front of the heat exchange passage; and a passage conversion unit connected to the rear of the passage cover and disposed at the rear of the heat exchange passage to convert the passage of condensate collected in the collecting unit to the washing passage.

[0021] Here, the nozzle and the water collecting portion are preferably arranged spaced apart from each other at the front and rear of the heat exchange path, and the flow path conversion portion is preferably arranged at a position between the nozzle and the water collecting portion.

[0022] In addition, it is preferable that the water collection unit be arranged at the rear in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of air passing through the heat exchange passage.

[0023] In addition, it is preferable that the nozzle, the flow path conversion unit, and the water collecting unit are arranged in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of air passing through the heat exchange path.

[0024] In addition, it is preferable that the washing path guides the washing water in a direction parallel to the direction of the nozzle from the washing path switching section.

[0025] Here, it is preferable that the washing path extends at an obtuse angle with respect to the direction from the euro conversion part toward the injection port.

[0026] Meanwhile, it is preferable that the washing path be arranged in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of air passing through the heat exchange path.

[0027] In addition, it is preferable that the water collection unit is located separately from the heat exchange path on the rear outer side of the heat exchange path.

[0028] In addition, it is preferable that the washing passage is formed in a plurality of parallel lines in the direction from the flow path switching unit toward the injection port, and includes a first washing passage provided closest to one side of the base cover, a second washing passage provided closest to the other side of the base cover, and a third washing passage provided between the first washing passage and the second washing passage.

[0029] Here, the first, second, and third washing channels are formed parallel to each other in the direction from the flow path switching section toward the injection port, and it is preferable that they extend at least to form an obtuse angle with respect to the parallel direction.

[0030] Meanwhile, it is preferable that the first, second, and third washing channels extend at different obtuse angles relative to the extension direction.

[0031] Here, it is preferable that the first, second, and third washing paths are selectively supplied with washing water by the washing path switching unit.

[0032] Meanwhile, the euro switching unit includes a supply switching unit connected to the drain pump and receiving the water from the drain pump; a switching connection unit connected to the supply switching unit and coupled to the euro cover to transmit the water to the washing passage unit; and a clothes treatment device characterized in that the switching connection unit is formed integrally with the euro cover.

[0033] In addition, the euro conversion unit further includes a transmission unit that is arranged between the supply conversion unit and the conversion connection unit and guides water supplied from the supply conversion unit to the conversion connection unit; and it is preferable that the conversion connection unit is coupled to the transmission unit and receives water from the supply conversion unit through the transmission unit.

[0034] Meanwhile, it is preferable that the above-mentioned euro switching valve further include a connecting sealing member that is arranged between the switching connection and the transmission part to prevent water guided from the transmission part to the switching connection from leaking out.

[0035] According to a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of providing a garment treatment device that can easily discharge condensate generated during the drying process of a subject to be treated.

[0036] In addition, according to a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of providing a garment treatment device that can reduce the possibility of foreign substances contained in condensate remaining inside the duct section.

[0037] In addition, according to a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of providing a garment treatment device capable of improving the position of a switching valve that supplies and distributes condensate to a heat exchanger.

[0038] In addition, according to a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of providing a garment treatment device that can reduce the distance from a pump that supplies condensate by changing the position of a switching valve that supplies and distributes condensate to a heat exchanger.

[0039] In addition, according to a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of providing a garment treatment device that can reduce the flow resistance of condensate supplied to a heat exchanger by improving the flow direction for supplying condensate to a heat exchanger.

[0040] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 2 is an exploded view showing a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a cabinet in a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a drum in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 5 is a simplified cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the back surface of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the base of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the internal structure of a base in a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 9 is a plan view showing a washing unit of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a washing unit of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Fig. 11 is a simplified diagram showing the location of a washing unit of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a washing unit of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a euro conversion part of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] The configuration or control method of the device described below is only for explaining an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, and reference numbers used identically throughout the specification represent identical components.

[0054] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprise," "include," or "have" are intended to indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and therefore, unless specifically defined, do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0055] Expressions indicating relative or absolute arrangements, such as "in which direction", "along which direction", "parallel", "perpendicularly", "centered", "concentric" or "coaxial", not only strictly indicate such arrangements, but also indicate a state of relative displacement with an angle or distance such that tolerance or the same function is obtained.

[0056] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., used herein may be used to describe various components; however, these components are not limited by these terms, and these terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component.

[0057] In addition, terms such as “front,” “rear,” “upper,” “lower,” “side,” “front end,” “rear end,” “top,” and “bottom” used in this specification are defined based on the drawings or defined based on the configuration or arrangement / arrangement state between configurations, and the shape and position of each configuration are not limited by these terms.

[0058] Hereinafter, a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0059] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a cabinet in a garment treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the garment treatment device (100) may be provided to include a cabinet (1) and a drum (2) that is rotatably provided inside the cabinet (1) to accommodate garments (subject to be treated).

[0061] The above cabinet (1) may be provided to include a base (15) forming the bottom surface of the garment treatment device, a front panel (11) fixed to the base (15) and forming the front surface of the garment treatment device, a first support part (12) fixed to the front panel or the base and supporting one end of the drum (2) so as to be rotatably supported, and a second support part (13) fixed to the base (15) and supporting the other end of the drum (2) so as to be rotatably supported.

[0062] As shown in Fig. 3, the front panel (11) may be provided with a cabinet inlet (111) communicating with the drum (2), an outlet (115) for withdrawing the drain tank (7) to be described later, and an outlet (117) communicating with the base (15).

[0063] As illustrated in Fig. 2, the cabinet inlet (111) may be opened and closed by a door (112), the outlet (115) may be connected to a drain tank housing (116) located inside the cabinet (1), and the discharge outlet (117) may be provided to be opened and closed by a discharge outlet cover (118). The door (112) and the discharge outlet cover (118) may be rotatably fixed to the front panel (11).

[0064] The above front panel (11) may be equipped with an interface, and FIG. 2 illustrates an example in which the interface is equipped with an input unit (113) and a display unit (114).

[0065] The above input unit (113) is a means for receiving a control command from a user, and the display unit (114) may be provided as a means for displaying a control command that can be selected by the user and a control command selected through the input unit.

[0066] As illustrated in Fig. 3, the first support member (12) may be provided to include a support panel (121) positioned on the rear surface of the front panel (11). The support panel (121) may be fixed to at least one of the front panel (11) and the base (15).

[0067] The above support panel (121) is provided with an inlet (122, panel inlet) that is connected to the drum (2), and the inlet (122) may be provided to be connected to the cabinet inlet (111) through a connecting body (123). The connecting body (123) may be provided in the shape of a pipe that extends from the edge of the inlet (122) toward the cabinet inlet (111).

[0068] The above connecting body (123) may be provided with an exhaust port (125) that guides air inside the drum (2) to the outside of the drum (2). The exhaust port (125) may be provided with a filter (127) that filters air discharged from the drum.

[0069] The above second support member (13, rear panel) may be provided to include a fixed panel (131) that is fixed to the base (15) and rotatably supports the rear surface of the drum (2).

[0070] As illustrated in Fig. 4, an example is shown in which the lower end of the fixed panel (131) is fixed to the panel mounting portion (152) provided on the upper surface of the base (15). In this case, the rear surface of the garment treatment device (100) will be formed by combining the rear surface of the base (15) and the fixed panel (131).

[0071] The above drum (2) may be provided to include a cylindrical drum body (21) having an empty interior, a drum front surface (22, front cover) forming the front surface of the drum body (21), and a drum rear surface (23, rear cover) forming the rear surface of the drum body (21).

[0072] A lifter (24) may be provided inside the drum body (21). When the drum (2) rotates, the processing object inside the drum body (21) will roll or fall inside the drum body (21) by the lifter (24).

[0073] The front surface (22) of the drum may be provided with a mounting hole (221) that communicates with the inlet (122) of the support panel, and the rear surface (23) of the drum may be provided with a drum shaft (25) that forms the center of rotation of the drum (2) and a plurality of drum supply holes (231) arranged to surround the drum shaft.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 5, the mounting hole (221) can be rotatably connected to the support panel (121), and the drum shaft (25) can be rotatably connected to the fixed panel (131).

[0075] The support panel (121) is provided with a ring-shaped mounting rib that surrounds the inlet (122), and the mounting hole (221) can be inserted into the mounting rib and connected to the support panel (121). Therefore, the processing target fed into the cabinet inlet (11) can be moved to the drum body (21) through the inlet (122). The mounting hole (221) is not only a means for connecting the drum body (21) to the support panel (121), but also functions as a drum inlet that introduces the processing target into the drum body (21).

[0076] As illustrated in Fig. 4, the fixed panel (131) may be provided with a shaft support portion that supports the drum shaft (25). The shaft support portion may be provided to include a shaft through-hole (133) that penetrates the fixed panel (131) and into which the drum shaft (25) is inserted, and a holder (135) that prevents the drum shaft (25) from being pulled out of the shaft through-hole (133).

[0077] The holder (135) is detachably fixed to the fixed panel (131), and one end of the drum shaft (25) exposed to the outside of the cabinet (1) through the shaft through hole (133) can be rotatably fixed to the holder (135).

[0078] The above fixed panel (131) may be provided with an air supply hole (136) for supplying air into the interior of the cabinet (1). The air supply hole (136) may be provided with a plurality of through holes arranged to surround the shaft through hole (133). The drum air supply holes (231) provided on the rear surface of the drum may be provided with a plurality of through holes located within a space formed when the air supply holes (136) of the fixed panel are projected onto the rear surface (23) of the drum.

[0079] The above base (15) may be provided to include a base body (15a) forming the bottom surface of the garment treatment device, and a base cover (15b) coupled to the base body (15a) to form the upper surface of the base.

[0080] Inside the above base (15), a flow path (3) that provides a path for air movement and a heat exchanger (4) that exchanges heat with the air moving along the flow path are provided.

[0081] The above-mentioned duct part (3) is connected to an exhaust port (117) provided on the front panel of the cabinet through an exhaust port communication hole (151), and at least one of the heat exchangers constituting the heat exchange part (4) (such as a first heat exchanger) can be exposed to the outside of the cabinet (1) through the exhaust port communication hole (151) and the exhaust port (117). Therefore, when the exhaust port cover (118) is removed and the exhaust port (117) is opened, the user will be able to remove foreign substances remaining in the heat exchange part (4) to the outside of the cabinet (1) through the exhaust port (117) and the exhaust port communication hole (151).

[0082] As shown in Fig. 5, the flow path (3) may be provided to include a heat exchange path (32) provided inside the base (15) to provide a space in which the heat exchange part (4) is mounted, an exhaust path (31) connecting the exhaust port (125) of the support panel and the heat exchange path (32), and a supply path (35) that guides air passing through the heat exchange path (32) to the supply port (136) of the fixed panel.

[0083] The heat exchange path (32) may be provided along the longitudinal direction of the base (15) (Z-axis direction, longitudinal direction of the drum), and the exhaust path (31) may be provided to penetrate the upper surface (base cover) of the base and be connected to the heat exchange path (32). In this case, the exhaust path (31) may be provided along the height direction of the base (Y-axis direction, height direction of the drum).

[0084] The above supply path (35) may be provided to include a supply duct (351, supply duct) that guides air discharged from the heat exchange path (32) to the supply hole (136) of the fixed panel, and a sealing portion (352) that guides air passing through the supply hole (136) to the drum supply hole (231).

[0085] As shown in Fig. 4, the sealing portion (352) may be provided in a pipe shape, with one end (the fixed end of the sealing portion) being fixed to the fixed panel (131), and the other end (the free end of the sealing portion) being provided to contact the rear surface (23) of the drum.

[0086] Accordingly, the air discharged from the heat exchange path (32) moves to the air supply port (136) through the air supply duct (351), and the air passing through the air supply port (136) can move into the drum body (21) through the sealing portion (352) and the drum air supply port (231).

[0087] As illustrated in Fig. 6, the base (15) may be provided with a partition wall (321). The partition wall (321) is a means for dividing the heat exchange path (32) into a mounting space (32a) where the heat exchange unit (4) is mounted, and a drainage space (32b) for discharging condensate generated during the drying process from the mounting space.

[0088] The above-mentioned partition wall (321) may be provided as a support plate (support body) that divides the heat exchange path (32) so that the installation space (32a) is located above the drainage space (32b). In order for the condensate inside the installation space (32a) to move to the drainage space (32b), the partition wall (321) may be provided with a plurality of drainage holes (326, condensate drainage holes).

[0089] The above heat exchange unit (4) may be provided to include a first heat exchanger (41) provided in the installation space (32a) to remove water vapor contained in air, a second heat exchanger (43) provided in the installation space to heat air that has passed through the first heat exchanger, a refrigerant pipe (48) that forms a circulation path of refrigerant passing through the heat exchangers, a compressor (45) that moves refrigerant along the refrigerant pipe, and a pressure regulator (47) that controls the pressure of the refrigerant moving along the refrigerant pipe.

[0090] As shown in Fig. 7, the first heat exchanger (41, heat absorber) and the second heat exchanger (43, heat generator) may be positioned inside the heat exchange path (32), and the compressor (45) and the pressure regulator (47) may be positioned outside the heat exchange path (32).

[0091] The above base (15) may be provided with a compressor mounting portion (158) for fixing the compressor (45). The compressor mounting portion (158) may be provided in a space located outside the heat exchange path (32) among the spaces provided by the base body (15a).

[0092] The above clothing treatment device (100) may be equipped with a driving unit (5) that rotates the drum (2), and the base (15) may be equipped with a driving unit mounting unit (157) to which the driving unit (5) is fixed.

[0093] As shown in Fig. 8, the driving unit (5) may be provided to include a motor (51) fixed to the driving unit mounting unit (157), and a power transmission unit connecting the rotational shaft (52, motor shaft) of the motor and the circumference of the drum body (21).

[0094] As shown in Fig. 4, the power transmission unit may be provided to include a pulley (53) that rotates by the motor shaft (52), and a belt (54) that connects the pulley (53) and the circumference of the drum body (21).

[0095] In order to move air along the above-mentioned euro section (3) (to resupply air drawn from the drum to the drum), the heat exchange section (4) may be equipped with a fan (49).

[0096] The fan (49) may be provided with an impeller that rotates by the motor shaft (52). In this case, a fan mounting portion (353) that provides a space for accommodating the impeller may be provided on the rear surface of the base (15), and a flow path communication hole (354) that penetrates the rear surface of the base (15) and connects the mounting space (32a) and the fan mounting portion (353). The motor shaft (52) may be connected to the impeller by penetrating the flow path communication hole (354).

[0097] In this case, the air supply duct (352) of the supply path may be provided to connect the fan mounting portion (353) and the air supply port (136) of the fixed panel. That is, a portion of the air supply duct (352) may be fixed to the rear surface of the base (15) and communicate with the fan mounting portion (352), and the remaining portion of the air supply duct (352) may be fixed to the fixed panel (131) and communicate with the air supply port (136).

[0098] As described above, the clothing treatment device (100) has the fixed panel (131) fixed to the upper surface of the base (15), and if the air supply duct (352) is provided to connect the fixed panel (131) and the rear surface of the base (15), there is an advantageous effect in increasing the strength of the rear surface of the clothing treatment device (100).

[0099] In addition, when the lower end of the fixed panel (131) is fixed to the upper surface of the base (15) (when the rear surface of the garment treatment device is formed by the fixed panel and the rear surface of the base), the volume of the garment treatment device (100) can be reduced while the volume of the drum can be maintained the same, compared to when the fixed panel is fixed to the rear surface of the base (when the fixed panel forms the rear surface of the garment treatment device).

[0100] Since the air flowing into the above-mentioned flow path (3) moves through an area with low flow resistance, the path of movement of the air passing through the above-mentioned flow path (3) is affected by the flow resistance caused by the shape of the above-mentioned flow path (3) or a device located inside the above-mentioned flow path (3).

[0101] Experiments have shown that the degree to which the air movement path is sensitive to flow resistance is less when the fan (49) is located downstream of the flow path than when the fan (49) is located upstream of the flow path. That is, when the fan (49) is located downstream of the flow path, the phenomenon in which air passes through only a portion of the front surface of the first heat exchanger (41) or only a portion of the front surface of the second heat exchanger (43) can be reduced.

[0102] Accordingly, if the fan (49) is not installed upstream of the flow path (3) (front area of ​​the flow path, space where the exhaust flow path is located) but is installed downstream of the flow path (3) (rear area of ​​the flow path), the heat exchange efficiency between the air and the heat exchangers (41, 43) can be increased.

[0103] As illustrated in Fig. 8, in the garment treatment device (100) having the above-described structure, when the fan (49) rotates, air inside the drum (2) is introduced into the mounting space (32a) through the exhaust passage (31). The air introduced into the mounting space (32a) moves to the fan mounting portion (353) through the first heat exchanger (41) and the second heat exchanger (43), and the air inside the fan mounting portion (353) will be resupplied to the drum (2) through the supply passage (35).

[0104] The air passing through the first heat exchanger (41) is cooled by releasing heat to the refrigerant, so the water vapor contained in the air is condensed while passing through the first heat exchanger (41), and the condensate moves from the installation space (32a) to the drain space (32b) through the drain hole (326, condensate discharge hole, located in the area of ​​the partition wall where the first heat exchanger is supported or around it) provided in the partition wall. The condensate inside the drain space (32b) moves to the water collecting unit (6), and the condensate stored in the water collecting unit (6) is discharged to the outside through the drain pump (8).

[0105] The above clothing treatment device (100) is characterized in that the direction of movement of the condensate toward the water collection unit (6) is set to be the same as the direction of movement (A) of the air passing through the heat exchange path (32).

[0106] The water collection part of a conventional clothing treatment device was generally located on the side of the above-mentioned flow path part (3). The space where the inlet of the above-mentioned flow path part (3) is located had to be provided so as to be in communication with the above-mentioned drum (2), and the space where the outlet of the above-mentioned flow path part (3) is located had to be provided so as to supply air with a fan.

[0107] In addition, since the flow path section can minimize flow resistance when the inlet and outlet are arranged in the same line, the rotation center of the fan in the conventional clothing treatment device was located at the center of the width direction of the flow path section. Therefore, in the conventional clothing treatment device, the location of the water collection section had to be set to either the left or right side of the flow path section. This means that in the conventional clothing treatment device, a water collection passage that moves condensate along a direction orthogonal to the direction of movement (A) of air passing through the flow path section is required.

[0108] If the above-mentioned collection channel is provided as a channel orthogonal to the direction of movement of air passing through the above-mentioned flow path, the speed of the condensate moving to the collection chamber decreases near the collection channel, and therefore, foreign substances (such as lint) remaining in the condensate are more likely to remain near the collection channel.

[0109] However, as shown in Fig. 8, if the position of the water collecting unit (8) is set so that the movement path of the condensate is the same as the movement direction (A) of the air passing through the heat exchange path (32), the possibility of the condensate and foreign substances contained in the condensate remaining in the drainage space (32b) can be reduced.

[0110] Accordingly, the condensate discharged from the collection chamber (61) through the drainage pump (8) may be supplied to the drainage tank (7) or may be supplied to the washing unit (155) that sprays water to the first heat exchanger (41).

[0111] That is, as shown in Fig. 6, the clothing treatment device (100) may be equipped with a flow diversion unit (9) that controls the direction of movement of condensate discharged from the collection chamber (61) through the drainage pump (8).

[0112] The above-mentioned flow conversion unit (9) may include a flow conversion connection unit (97) provided on the flow cover (155b), a supply conversion unit (96) that is connected to the flow conversion connection unit and converts the flow of water supplied, and a transmission unit (98) that connects the flow conversion connection unit and the supply conversion unit. Water collected in the water collection unit by the flow conversion unit (9) can be selectively supplied to the washing unit (155) or the drain tank.

[0113] The above washing unit (155) may be provided to include a washing passage (155a) formed on the upper surface of the base (15), a passage cover (155b) fixed to the base (15) to form the upper surface of the washing passage (155a), and a spray port (155c) provided to penetrate the upper surface of the base (15) and discharge condensate inside the washing passage to the first heat exchanger (41). The spray port (155c) may be provided as a slit-shaped through hole whose length in the width direction (X-axis direction) of the base is longer than its length in the length direction (Z-axis direction) of the base.

[0114] By the above-mentioned euro conversion part (9), the water of the water collecting part (6) will be discharged to the front surface of the first heat exchanger (41) through the washing path (155a). Accordingly, foreign substances remaining on the front surface of the first heat exchanger (41) will be separated from the first heat exchanger (41) by the condensate discharged from the injection port (155c), and the condensate containing the foreign substances will move to the drainage space (32b) through the drainage port (326) of the partition wall.

[0115] The above washing unit (155) and euro conversion unit (9) will be described in detail through separate drawings below.

[0116] As shown in Fig. 3, a tank water supply port (71) is provided on the upper surface of the drain tank (7), and a water supply pipe (116a) connected to the drain tank supply pipe (94) of the flow conversion unit is provided in the drain tank housing (116).

[0117] When the above drain tank (7) is inserted into the above drain tank housing (116), the tank water supply port (71) is located below the outlet of the water supply pipe (116a). Therefore, when the drain pump (8) operates while the flow diversion part (9) opens the drain tank supply pipe (94), the condensate inside the water collection chamber (61) will move to the drain tank (7).

[0118] Meanwhile, if an amount of condensate greater than the amount that the drain tank (7) can store is supplied to the drain tank (7), the condensate will move to the drain tank housing (116) in which the drain tank (7) is accommodated.

[0119] In order to prevent condensate inside the drain tank housing (116) from falling to the drum (2) or the base (15), the clothing treatment device (100) may be provided with a recovery pipe (116b) connecting the drain tank housing (116) and the drain space (32b).

[0120] One end of the above recovery pipe (116b) may be fixed to the bottom surface of the drain tank housing (116), and the other end of the above recovery pipe (116b) may be provided to pass through the base cover (15b) and be connected to the drainage space (32b).

[0121] Fig. 9 is a plan view showing a washing unit of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing a washing unit of a clothing treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figs. 9 and 10 illustrate a state in which a euro cover (155b) and a euro conversion part (9) are fastened to a base cover (15b).

[0122] The above base cover (15b) may include a duct cover (151b) that is mounted on the upper portion of the heat exchange path (32) and a duct cover extension (152b) that extends in the thickness direction from the outer surface of the duct cover (151b).

[0123] In addition, the duct cover (151b) may include a shielding cover (1511b) that is coupled to the upper portion of the heat exchange path (32) to shield the first heat exchanger (41) and the second heat exchanger (43), and a flue cover (1512b) that extends forward from the shielding cover (1511b) and is coupled to the upper portion of the exhaust path (31).

[0124] The above shielding cover (1511b) may be provided to shield the open upper surface of the heat exchange path (32), and the flue cover (1512b) may be provided to be mounted on the upper surface of the exhaust path (31).

[0125] At this time, the shielding cover (1511b) and the flue cover (1512b) may be formed integrally. As a result, the assembly process of the base cover (15b) can be simplified, and air inside the heat exchange path (32) and exhaust path (31) can be prevented from leaking between the shielding cover (1511b) and the flue cover (1512b).

[0126] The above duct cover extension (152b) protrudes in the thickness direction on at least one of both sides and the front and back of the shielding cover (1511b) and the flue cover (1512b), thereby not only improving the durability of the shielding cover (1511b) and the flue cover (1512b), but also providing a space in which a separate component can be installed on the upper portion of the shielding cover (1511b) and the flue cover (1512b).

[0127] In addition, the above-mentioned chimney cover (1512b) may include an inlet communication hole (1521b) penetrating through one surface to connect the drum (2) and the exhaust passage (31). The inlet communication hole (1521b) may be in communication with the exhaust passage (31) illustrated in FIG. 6, thereby allowing air discharged from the drum (2) to flow into the heat exchange passage (32) through the inlet communication hole (1521b).

[0128] The above inlet communication hole (1521b) may be provided to be wider than the width of the heat exchange path (32), and accordingly, the communication cover (1512b) mounted on the upper surface of the exhaust path (31) may be provided to have a wider width than the shielding cover (1511b).

[0129] In addition, the inlet communication hole (1521b) formed in the above-mentioned communication cover (1512b) is provided with a width greater than that of the shielding cover (1511b), so that air inside the drum (2) can smoothly flow into the inlet communication hole (1521b) that communicates with the drum (2).

[0130] Meanwhile, the washing unit (155) may include a flow path cover (155b) that shields the washing flow path (155a) to prevent water guided by the washing flow path (155a) from scattering to the outside.

[0131] The above-mentioned euro cover (155b) may be provided to be coupled to the upper surface of the duct cover (151b) to shield the washing passage (155a). Specifically, the euro cover (155b) may be coupled to the upper end of the washing passage (155a) from the upper portion of the shielding cover (1511b).

[0132] When looking at the shielding cover (1511b) from the upper side of the euro cover (155b), the euro cover (155b) accommodates the washing passage (155a) and is coupled to the upper end of the washing passage (155a), so that the washing passage (155a) can be covered by the euro cover (155b).

[0133] In this way, the euro cover (155b) can prevent water flowing through the washing path (155a) from flying outward.

[0134] The above-mentioned flow path cover (155b) may extend along the extension direction of the washing flow path (155a). That is, the flow path cover (155b) may extend from one side where the flow path switching unit (9) is arranged to the other side where the inlet communication hole (1521b) is arranged. For example, the one side may be the direction where the flow path switching unit (9) is away from the inlet communication hole (1521b), and the other side may be the front side where the inlet communication hole (1521b) is arranged.

[0135] In addition, the length of the forward and rearward extension of the euro cover (155b) may be formed to be equal to or longer than the length of the forward and rearward extension of the shield cover (1511b). The length of the forward and rearward extension of the euro cover (155b) may be formed to be equal to or longer than the length of the forward and rearward extension of the washing passage (155a), and this may be appropriately designed according to the amount of water required to wash the first heat exchanger (41).

[0136] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned euro conversion unit (9) may be arranged on the upper portion of the euro cover (155b) to receive water from the water collection unit (6) and transfer it to the washing channel (155a).

[0137] Specifically, the above-mentioned euro conversion unit (9) may include a supply conversion unit (96) that is connected to the drainage pump (8) and supplies the water from the drainage pump (8), and a conversion connection unit (97) that is connected to the supply conversion unit (96) and is coupled to the euro cover (155b) to transfer the water to the washing passage (155a).

[0138] In addition, the above-described euro conversion unit (9) may further include a transmission unit (98) arranged between the supply conversion unit (96) and the conversion connection unit (97). The transmission unit (98) may be provided to be respectively coupled to the supply conversion unit (96) and the conversion connection unit (97) to guide water supplied from the supply conversion unit (96) to the conversion connection unit (97). In other words, the supply conversion unit (96), the transmission unit (98), and the conversion connection unit (97) may be coupled in this order along the direction in which the condensate moves.

[0139] Here, the switching connection (97) may be coupled to the flow path cover (155b) and may extend away from the inlet communication hole (1521b). The switching connection (97) may be provided so as to be formed integrally with the upper surface of the flow path cover (155b). The switching connection (97) may be communicated with the washing flow path (155a) and may transfer condensate to the washing flow path (155a).

[0140] As illustrated, the above-described flow diversion unit (9) may extend away from the inflow communication hole (1521b) in the flow diversion unit (155b). In addition, the flow diversion unit (9) may be positioned adjacent to the water collecting unit (6) in the flow diversion unit (155b). Accordingly, the distance between the supply diversion unit (96) and the drainage pump (8) may be reduced, and the extension length of the discharge pipe (614) connecting the drainage pump (8) and the supply diversion unit (96) may be reduced, thereby preventing condensate from remaining in the discharge pipe (614), and improving the operating efficiency of the distribution pump.

[0141] Meanwhile, the switching connection (97) may be provided to communicate with the transmission unit (98) and transmit water to the washing passage (155a). To this end, the switching connection (97) may include a connection supply passage (971) that communicates with the transmission unit (98) and receives water from the transmission unit (98).

[0142] The above-mentioned washing passage (155a) may be connected to the above-mentioned connection supply passage (971). One end of the above-mentioned connection supply passage (971) may be connected to the above-mentioned transmission unit (98) and the other end may be connected to the above-mentioned washing passage (155a). The above-mentioned connection supply passage (971) may be connected to the above-mentioned passage cover (155b) and may transfer the condensate supplied from the above-mentioned transmission unit (98) to the above-mentioned washing passage (155a).

[0143] Meanwhile, when the water supplied to the above-mentioned euro conversion unit (9) flows between the conversion connection unit (97) and the euro cover (155b), various devices necessary for the operation of the garment treatment device (100) may come into contact with the water.

[0144] To prevent this, the connection supply path (971) may be formed integrally with the flow path cover (155b). This prevents water from leaking between the switching connection part (97) and the flow path cover (155b).

[0145] For example, the above-mentioned connection supply path (971) may penetrate the upper surface of the above-mentioned flow path (155b) and be connected to the above-mentioned cleaning path (155a). The above-mentioned connection supply path (971) may first extend upwards on the upper surface of the above-mentioned flow path (155b) and secondarily extend in a direction away from the above-mentioned flow path (155b).

[0146] Preferably, the flow path conversion unit (9) can be arranged at the rearmost end of the flow path cover (155b), and is preferably arranged adjacent to the water collecting unit (6). Here, the washing flow paths (155a) formed in the flow path cover (155b) extend forward of the flow path conversion unit (9) (i.e., toward the inlet communication hole (1521b)), and each form an obtuse angle in the extension direction so that the flow path can be converted and changed.

[0147] That is, in the case of each of the above washing channels (155a), the water supplied from the flow path conversion unit (9) is guided to the front of the base cover, and each washing channel (155a) can be expanded to correspond to the width of the first heat exchanger. Accordingly, each of the above washing channels can be converted and changed at a predetermined angle and extended to the front of the flow path cover, and the channels can be changed and changed within an obtuse angle range in order to minimize the flow resistance of the water.

[0148] Meanwhile, water supplied to the washing channels (155a) through the switching connection (97) moves along the upper surface of the shielding cover (1511b) and is discharged to the first heat exchanger (41), thereby removing foreign substances attached to the front surface of the first heat exchanger (41).

[0149] To this end, the shielding cover (1511b) may include a cover penetration hole (1511c, see FIG. 12) penetrating the upper surface and facing at least a portion of the first heat exchanger (41). The cover penetration hole (1511c) may be arranged at the ends of the washing channels (155a) to connect the washing channels (155a) and the first heat exchanger (41).

[0150] The above cover penetration hole (1511c) can be the outlet of the washing channels (155a), and water moved along the washing channels (155a) can be sprayed to the first heat exchanger (41) through the cover penetration hole (1511c).

[0151] Accordingly, foreign substances attached to the first heat exchanger (41) can be removed by water discharged through the cover penetration hole (1511c) in the washing passage (155a) without the user having to separate and wash the first heat exchanger (41) separately.

[0152] The above cover penetration hole (1511c) may be provided corresponding to the width direction of the shielding cover (1511b) and may be provided parallel to the extension direction of the euro cover (155b). The width of the cover penetration hole (1511c) may be provided to be smaller than the width of the shielding cover (1511b) and may be formed corresponding to the width of the first heat exchanger (41).

[0153] Meanwhile, the washing channels (155a) may be arranged on the upper surface of the shielding cover (1511b) to guide water flowing in from the flow path switching unit (9) to the cover penetration hole (1511c). That is, the washing channel (155a) may be provided to extend from the flow path switching unit (9) to the cover penetration hole (1511c). The flow path switching unit (9) may correspond to the starting point of the washing channels (155a), and the cover penetration hole (1511c) may correspond to the ending point of the washing channels (155a).

[0154] For example, one end of the washing channels (155a) may be connected to the flow path switching unit (9), and the other end may be connected to the cover penetration hole (1511c). In addition, one end of the washing channels (155a) may be extended away from the cover penetration hole (1511c), and the other end may be extended toward the cover penetration hole (1511c).

[0155] Meanwhile, water (i.e., condensate) supplied to the washing channels (155a) through the flow conversion unit (9) may experience friction with the inner surface of the washing channels (155a) as it moves through the washing channels (155a), and the flow rate may gradually decrease. Accordingly, the condensate inside the washing channels (155a) may not be discharged from the washing channels (155a) and may remain.

[0156] To this end, the shielding cover (1511b) may be formed as an inclined surface with a portion of its upper surface facing forward and extending in an inclined direction. Accordingly, at least a portion of the washing path (155a) may be arranged on the inclined surface.

[0157] In this way, the amount of residual water remaining and not being discharged from the washing channel (155a) can be minimized. In addition, the water moving through the washing channel (155a) naturally increases in velocity as it moves along the slope, thereby removing foreign substances formed in the first heat exchanger (41).

[0158] Meanwhile, the above-described flow path (9), the washing flow path (155a), and the spray nozzle (155c) may be arranged in a parallel direction on the upper surface of the base cover (15b). In addition, the flow path conversion unit (9) may be arranged at the rear of the base cover (15b) close to the water collection unit (6).

[0159] In addition, the washing passage (155a) can be formed in the base cover (15b) in a direction parallel to the heat exchange passage (32), and thus the passage switching part (9), the washing passage (155a), and the injection port (155c) can be arranged in a direction parallel to the direction of air passing through the heat exchange passage (32).

[0160] In addition, the washing path (155a) can be extended from the path switching part (9) toward the injection port (155c), and the direction can be changed and converted at an obtuse angle with respect to the extension direction.

[0161] The above washing path (155a) is connected to the above-mentioned flow path (9) so that water supplied from the above-mentioned flow path (9) can be guided and discharged through the cover penetration hole (1511c).

[0162] Meanwhile, since the liquid has a property of becoming narrower in diameter as it moves and its velocity increases, the water inside the washing passage (155a) may not be uniformly distributed at the end of the washing passage (155a). This may result in the water being concentrated and discharged only in a specific area of ​​the cover penetration hole (1511c), and may result in the water not being supplied evenly to the surface of the first heat exchanger (41).

[0163] Accordingly, the washing passage (155a) may be provided in multiple units and arranged on the upper surface of the shielding cover (1511b). The ends of the multiple washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) may be respectively connected to the cover penetration hole (1511c). Accordingly, the width of the end of any one of the multiple washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) may be provided to be smaller than when the washing passage is provided in single units.

[0164] The above washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) may be provided in multiple numbers, and may include a first washing passage (1551a), a second washing passage (1552a), and a third washing passage (1553a). The cover penetration hole (1511c) may be provided so as to be connected to the ends of the first washing passage (1551a), the second washing passage (1552a), and the third washing passage (1553a).

[0165] In addition, the widths of the first washing passage (1551a), the second washing passage (1552a), and the third washing passage (1553a) may be uniform, but if it is difficult for water to be dispersed in a specific area due to the structure of the washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a), the widths of the first washing passage (1551a), the second washing passage (1552a), and the third washing passage (1553a) may be formed to be different from each other.

[0166] In addition, one end of the first washing channel (1551a), the second washing channel (1552a), and the third washing channel (1553a) may be provided in contact with each other on the upper surface of the channel cover (155b), and may be separated and extended along the direction of movement of the condensate. The other end of the first washing channel (1551a), the second washing channel (1552a), and the third washing channel (1553a) may be extended to the cover penetration hole (1511c).

[0167] In addition, the above-mentioned euro conversion unit (9) may be provided to be connected to the first washing passage (1551a), the second washing passage (1552a), and the third washing passage (1553a) to selectively supply water to the first washing passage (1551a), the second washing passage (1552a), and the third washing passage (1553a).

[0168] Meanwhile, the connection supply path (971) may be formed of a plurality of connection supply paths (971) that are connected to the first washing path (1551a), the second washing path (1552a), and the third washing path (1553a). The plurality of connection supply paths (971) may be selectively supplied with condensate through the supply switching unit (96) according to the operation of the illustrated supply switching unit (96). Accordingly, water may be sequentially supplied to any one of the first washing path (1551a), the second washing path (1552a), and the third washing path (1553a) and discharged through the cover penetration hole (1511c).

[0169] Meanwhile, each of the washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) may be provided with a plurality of partition walls (1551b, 1552b, 1553b) for forming each washing channel. The partition walls (1551b, 1552b, 1553b) may be provided so as to protrude from the upper surface of the shielding cover (1511b) and be formed integrally with the shielding cover (1511b). Accordingly, the washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) do not need to be separately connected to the shielding cover (1511b), so that the manufacturing cost of the base cover (15b) can be reduced and the assembly process can be simplified.

[0170] That is, each of the above-described partition walls (1551b, 1552b, 1553b) can form the inner surface of the above-described washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a). Specifically, each of the above-described partition walls (1551b, 1552b, 1553b) can be provided to form the inner surface of the above-described washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a).

[0171] Meanwhile, each of the washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) may include a flow discharge rib (1554a) provided to guide water discharged from the washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) to the first heat exchanger (41). The flow discharge rib (1554a) may extend forward from an end of each of the washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a). The flow discharge rib (1554a) may extend downward so that an end of the flow discharge rib (1554a) may be positioned at the cover penetration hole (1511c) and may further extend toward the first heat exchanger (41). Accordingly, water discharged from the washing path (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) can be moved steadily toward the first heat exchanger (41) along the path discharge rib (1554a).

[0172] Accordingly, the washing path (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) can evenly spray water on the front surface of the first heat exchanger (41), and as a result, accumulated lint of the first heat exchanger (41) can be uniformly removed.

[0173] Meanwhile, the pressure of the water moving through each of the washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) may decrease as it moves toward the cover penetration hole (1511c), and the height of each of the partition walls (1551b, 1552b, 1553b) may be constant or may decrease along the direction of movement of the water.

[0174] The above-mentioned switching connection (97) can be connected to the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) by penetrating the above-mentioned flow cover (155b). In addition, the above-mentioned flow cover (155b) can further include a flow diversion rib (1551c) that diverts water moving along the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) from the cover penetration hole (1511c) to the first heat exchanger side.

[0175] The above-mentioned euro conversion rib (1551c) may be provided to extend from the end of the euro cover (155b) to the shielding cover (1511b). The above-mentioned euro conversion rib (1551c) may serve to shield the cover penetration hole (3) together with the euro cover (155b), and may be provided at the end of the cover penetration hole (1511c).

[0176] The above-mentioned euro conversion rib (1551c) can temporarily store water discharged from the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) inside the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a), and can induce water moving along the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) to collide and be diverted toward the first heat exchanger (41).

[0177] Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement relationship between the drum (2) and the euro conversion part (9) in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0178] As illustrated in Fig. 11, the cabinet (1) may include a first side panel (16a) positioned on one side of the drum (2) to form one side, and a second side panel (16b) positioned on the other side of the drum (2) to form the other side.

[0179] In this case, the euro conversion unit (9) may be arranged closer to either the first side panel (16a) or the second side panel (16b). At the same time, the water collection unit (6) may be arranged adjacent to the second support unit (13).

[0180] For example, the flow path conversion unit (9) may be arranged closer to the second side panel (16b) than to the first side panel (16a), and the heat exchange path (32) and the base cover (15b) may also be arranged closer to the second side panel (16b) than to the first side panel (16a). The first side panel (16a) may be the left side with respect to the drum (2), and the second side panel (16b) may be the right side with respect to the drum (2). Accordingly, the water collection unit (6) adjacent to the second support unit (13) may be arranged adjacent to the flow path conversion unit (9).

[0181] Meanwhile, the above-mentioned euro conversion unit (9) may be connected to the circulation flow path unit (820) so as to communicate with the washing flow path (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) and may be provided to deliver condensate to the washing flow path (1551a, 1552a, 1553a).

[0182] At this time, the euro conversion part (9) is coupled to the upper surface of the euro cover (155b) to form a predetermined length from the euro cover (155b) and can extend toward the drum (2). At this time, the shortest distance between the base cover (15b) and the drum (2) can be provided to be smaller than the height of the euro conversion part (9), and the shortest distance between the euro cover (155b) and the drum (2) can be provided to be smaller than the height of the euro conversion part (9).

[0183] Therefore, depending on the arrangement of the above-mentioned euro conversion part (9), there is a possibility that the above-mentioned euro conversion part (9) may interfere with the above-mentioned drum (2). To resolve this, the above-mentioned euro conversion part (9) may be arranged closer to the second side panel (16b) than to the first side panel (16a). For example, the above-mentioned euro conversion part (9) may be arranged closer to the second side panel (16b) than to the above-mentioned drum (2).

[0184] Accordingly, the euro conversion part (9) can avoid interference with the drum (2), and the user can easily repair and maintain the euro conversion part (9) by separating the second side panel (16b) without separating the drum (2).

[0185] The above-mentioned euro conversion part (9) can be extended to be inclined with the upper surface of the euro cover (155b), thereby preventing the euro conversion part (9) from interfering with the drum (2). In addition, in the garment treatment device (100), the radius (R) of the drum (2) can be further expanded within a range that prevents interference with the euro conversion part (9).

[0186] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an embodiment of a euro cover in a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a base cover (15b) and a euro cover (155b).

[0187] The above-mentioned euro cover (155b) is coupled to the upper end of the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) and can extend along the extension direction of the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a). The above-mentioned euro cover (155b) extends parallel to the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a), so that the distance between the above-mentioned euro cover (155b) and the washing passage (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) can gradually increase depending on the direction in which the water moves.

[0188] That is, the distance between the bottom surface of each of the washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) and the channel cover (155b) can gradually increase depending on the direction in which the water moves.

[0189] Meanwhile, the condensate discharged from the washing path (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) can be discharged through the cover penetration hole (1511c) along the flow path discharge rib (1554a). At this time, depending on the extension direction of the flow path discharge rib (1554a), the condensate may not be discharged to the first heat exchanger (41) but may be discharged forward of the first heat exchanger (41). In particular, as the speed of the condensate passing through the flow path discharge rib (1554a) increases, the number of times the condensate comes into contact with the inlet surface of the first heat exchanger (41) can be reduced.

[0190] To this end, the euro cover (155b) may further include a euro diversion rib (1551c) that guides water passing through the euro discharge rib (1554a) toward the first heat exchanger (41).

[0191] The above-mentioned euro conversion rib (1551c) may be provided to extend toward the cover penetration hole (1511c) and face the euro discharge rib (1554a). The above-mentioned euro conversion rib (1551c) may extend toward the first heat exchanger (41), and the end of the euro discharge rib (1554a) may be provided to protrude lower than the cover penetration hole (1511c).

[0192] The above-mentioned euro conversion rib (1551c) may extend obliquely with respect to the euro discharge rib (1554a), and the end of the euro conversion rib (1551c) and the end of the euro discharge rib (1554a) may be provided spaced apart from each other.

[0193] The end of the above-mentioned flow diversion rib (1551c) may be arranged forward of the front surface of the first heat exchanger (41), and the end of the flow discharge rib (1554a) may be arranged backward of the front surface of the first heat exchanger (41). Accordingly, water passing through the flow discharge rib (1554a) may collide with the flow diversion rib (1551c) and be discharged between the end of the flow diversion rib (1551c) and the end of the flow discharge rib (1554a).

[0194] Accordingly, water flowing into the washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) can be completely discharged by moving to the cover penetration hole (1511c) by gravity and drainage pressure while passing through each washing channel (1551a, 1552a, 1553a).

[0195] Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing a flow path switching unit in a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Fig. 13, the flow path switching unit (9) that selectively supplies water to the plurality of washing channels (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) will be described in detail.

[0196] The above-mentioned flow path switching unit (9) may include a supply switching unit (96) that is connected to the drain pump (8) and supplies the water from the drain pump (8), a switching connection unit (97) that is connected to the supply switching unit (96) and the flow path cover (155b) and transmits the water to the washing flow path (1551a, 1552a, 1553a), and a transmission unit (98) that is arranged between the supply switching unit (96) and the switching connection unit (97) and is coupled to the supply switching unit (96) and the switching connection unit (97).

[0197] Meanwhile, the switching connection (97) may include a connecting transmission path (972) that is connected to the transmission part (98) and supplies water from the transmission part (98). The connecting transmission path (972) may be connected to the drain tank (7) and serve as a passage that moves water supplied from the transmission part (98) to the drain tank (7).

[0198] Accordingly, the drain tank (7) can temporarily store water supplied from the drain pump (8) to the drainage diversion unit (9) through the connecting transmission path (972) by the water diversion unit (9).

[0199] In addition, the above-mentioned connecting transmission path (972) may be arranged so as to prevent one end and the other end from facing each other. The above-mentioned connecting transmission path (972) may be arranged so as to prevent one end and the other end from facing each other in a straight line.

[0200] Meanwhile, the supply switching unit (96) may include a scroll receiving unit (961) coupled with the transmission unit (98), and a switching inlet unit (962) extending from the scroll receiving unit (961) toward the water collecting unit (6). The switching inlet unit (962) may be connected to the interior of the scroll receiving unit (961) to receive water from the discharge pipe (614) and move the water into the interior of the scroll receiving unit (961).

[0201] In addition, the supply switching unit (96) may include a drive unit installation unit (963) extending from the scroll receiving unit (961) and away from the transmission unit (98), a valve driving unit (964) installed in the drive unit installation unit (963) to provide rotational power, and a switching scroll (965) arranged in the scroll receiving unit (961) and rotated by the valve driving unit (964).

[0202] Meanwhile, the transmission unit (98) may include a transmission body (981) to which the scroll receiving unit (961) is coupled, and a transmission contact unit (982) extending from the transmission body (981) toward the switching connection unit (97) and coupled to the switching connection unit (97).

[0203] In addition, the transmission unit (98) may include a transmission supply unit (983) that passes through the transmission body (981) and the transmission contact unit (982) and is connected to the connection transmission unit (972) and the connection supply unit (971).

[0204] The above-mentioned transmission supply path (983) may be provided in multiple numbers and may be connected to each of the multiple connection supply paths (971) and the connection transmission path (972).

[0205] The above-described switching scroll (965) may include a scroll communication hole (966) that selectively communicates with the plurality of transmission supply channels (983) as it rotates. The switching scroll (965) may be rotated by contacting one end of the transmission supply channels (983), and the scroll communication hole (966) may be provided so as to selectively communicate with any one of the transmission supply channels (983) as the switching scroll (965) rotates.

[0206] Accordingly, water flowing into the switching inlet (962) according to the rotation of the switching scroll (965) can be selectively guided to the connecting transmission path (972) and the connecting supply path (971).

[0207] When water is supplied to the above-mentioned connecting transmission path (972), the water stored in the water collection unit (6) can move to the drain tank (7). In addition, when water is supplied to any one of the above-mentioned connecting supply paths (971), water can be supplied to any one of the above-mentioned washing paths (1551a, 1552a, 1553a).

[0208] Accordingly, water can be selectively supplied to either the drain tank (7) or the washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a) depending on the operation of the flow conversion unit (9). In addition, when water is supplied to either one of the plurality of washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a), the pressure of the water discharged to the first heat exchanger (41) can be increased compared to when water is continuously supplied to all of the plurality of washing passages (1551a, 1552a, 1553a).

[0209] The above-mentioned connection supply path (971) may be formed higher than the upper surface of the above-mentioned flow path cover (155b). The above-mentioned connection supply path (971) may penetrate the above-mentioned flow path cover (155b) and one end thereof may be inserted into the above-mentioned cleaning path (1551a, 1552a, 1553a).

[0210] Meanwhile, the switching connection part (97) may include a switching extension part (973) that extends from the outer surface of the connecting transmission path (972) and the outer surface of the connecting supply path (971). The switching extension part (973) may serve to fix the connecting transmission path (972) and the connecting supply path (971).

[0211] Meanwhile, the transmission unit (98) may include a transmission connection unit (974) that extends from the outer surface of the transmission contact unit (982) and is coupled to the switching extension unit (973). The switching connection unit (97) extends from the switching extension unit (973) to the transmission connection unit (974) and is coupled to the transmission connection unit (974).

[0212] In addition, the switching connection part (97) may include a connecting projection (984) protruding from the outer surface of the switching extension part (973). In addition, the transmission part (98) may include a transmission mounting hook (975) extending from the outer surface of the transmission contact part (982) and into which the connecting projection (984) is inserted.

[0213] Meanwhile, the euro conversion unit (9) may include a connection sealing member (985) arranged between the conversion connection unit (879) and the transmission unit (98). The connection sealing member (985) is provided between the conversion extension unit (973) and the transmission contact unit (982) to prevent water from leaking between the connection supply channel (971) and the transmission supply channel (983).

[0214] Since the above-described clothing treatment device and control method are examples of the present invention, the scope of rights of the present application cannot be limited to the above-described structure and control method.

Claims

1. A drum having a front side equipped with a drum inlet and a rear side equipped with a drum shaft, thereby providing a space for receiving a processing object; A drum that is rotatable and provides a space for receiving the object to be processed; A heat exchange unit having a first heat exchanger for removing water vapor from air and a second heat exchanger for heating air passing through the first heat exchanger; A base including a heat exchange path in which the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger are installed, a path section having an exhaust path positioned in front of the path of air passing through the heat exchange path and guiding air discharged from the drum to the heat exchange path, and a supply path guiding air discharged from the heat exchange path to the drum, and a base cover installed in the heat exchange path to form the heat exchange path; A collection unit located at the rear of the air passage passing through the heat exchange passage, in which condensate generated in the first heat exchanger is collected and a drainage pump is provided to transport the collected condensate; A washing unit including a washing passage formed on the upper part of the base cover and extending from the rear to the front of the heat exchange passage, and a flow path cover forming an injection port for spraying washing water at the front of the heat exchange passage; and A clothing treatment device characterized by including a flow path conversion unit that is attached to the rear of the above-mentioned euro cover and is arranged at the rear of the above-mentioned heat exchange flow path to convert the flow path of condensate collected in the above-mentioned water collecting unit to the above-mentioned washing flow path.

2. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the nozzle and the water collecting portion are respectively arranged spaced apart from each other at the front and rear of the heat exchange path, and the flow path conversion portion is arranged at a position between the nozzle and the water collecting portion.

3. A clothing treatment device, characterized in that in paragraph 1, the water collection unit is arranged at the rear in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of air passing through the heat exchange path.

4. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device characterized in that the above nozzle, the flow path conversion unit, and the water collecting unit are arranged in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of air passing through the heat exchange path.

5. A clothing treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that the washing path guides the washing water in a direction parallel to the direction of the spray port from the washing path switching part.

6. A clothing treatment device, characterized in that in the fifth paragraph, the washing path extends from the flow path conversion part to form an obtuse angle with respect to the direction toward the spray port.

7. A clothing treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that the washing path is arranged in a direction parallel to the direction of movement of air passing through the heat exchange path.

8. A clothing treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that the water collection unit is located separately from the heat exchange path on the rear outer side of the heat exchange path.

9. In the first paragraph, the washing path is formed in a plurality of parallel lines in the direction from the flow path conversion part toward the spray port, A first washing path provided and arranged closest to one side of the above base cover, A second washing path is provided and positioned closest to the other side of the above base cover, A clothing treatment device characterized by including a third washing passage provided between the first washing passage and the second washing passage.

10. A clothing treatment device characterized in that, in the 9th paragraph, the first, second, and third washing paths are formed parallel to the direction toward the spray port from the path switching section, and extend at least to form an obtuse angle with respect to the parallel direction.

11. A clothing treatment device according to claim 10, characterized in that the first, second, and third washing paths extend at different obtuse angles relative to the extension direction.

12. A clothing treatment device according to claim 9, characterized in that washing water is selectively supplied to the first, second, and third washing channels by the flow conversion unit.

13. In paragraph 1, the euro conversion part A supply switching unit connected to the drain pump and supplied with water from the drain pump; The above supply switching unit is connected and includes a switching connection unit coupled to the euro cover to transmit the water to the washing unit; A garment treatment device characterized in that the above-mentioned switching connection part is formed integrally with the euro cover.

14. In the 13th paragraph, the euro conversion part It further includes a transmission unit arranged between the supply switching unit and the switching connection unit to guide water supplied from the supply switching unit to the switching connection unit; A clothing treatment device characterized in that the above-mentioned switching connection unit is connected to the transmission unit and receives water from the supply switching unit through the transmission unit.

15. In paragraph 14, the euro switching valve A garment treatment device characterized in that it further includes a connecting sealing member arranged between the switching connection part and the transmission part to prevent water guided from the transmission part to the switching connection part from leaking out.

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