Refrigerator and home appliance

Abstract

A refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a main body including a storage compartment; a heat pump which includes an evaporator, a condenser, an expansion valve, and a compressor including a motor for compressing a refrigerant, and is configured to supply cold air to the storage compartment; a printed circuit board configured to supply power and a control signal to the motor; and a connector configured to electrically connect the motor with the printed circuit board and coupled to the printed circuit board. The connector may include a first pin arranged to be connected to the printed circuit board, a second pin arranged to face the motor and to be spaced apart from the first pin, and a chip inductor coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin and the second pin.

Description

Refrigerators and home appliances

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a refrigerator and a home appliance including the same, and relate to a refrigerator and a home appliance having a structure for removing common mode noise using a connector including an inductor chip.

[0002] Many home appliances use connectors to connect multiple wires, such as AC power or inverter-powered motors. These wires can generate noise from current passing through the inverter or alternating current. Home appliances can include a variety of appliances, such as refrigerators, air purifiers, washing machines, and clothes dryers.

[0003] For example, in the case of a refrigerator, common-mode noise can be generated when the inverter-type motor included in the compressor of the cooling unit (or heat pump) that supplies cold air to the storage compartment is connected to the printed circuit board. To eliminate this noise, a ferrite core or a common-mode (CM) choke coil is typically used. Ferrite cores and CM choke coils are separate components that require additional manufacturing processes.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a refrigerator may include a main body including a storage compartment, an evaporator, a condenser, an expansion valve, and a compressor including a motor for compressing a refrigerant, a heat pump configured to supply cold air to the storage compartment, a printed circuit board configured to supply power and a control signal to the motor, and a connector configured to electrically connect the motor and the printed circuit board and coupled to the printed circuit board. The connector may include a first pin arranged to be connected to the printed circuit board, a second pin facing the motor side and spaced apart from the first pin, and a chip inductor coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin and the second pin.

[0006] A home appliance according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a main body, a printed circuit board disposed within the main body, a motor driven by an inverter, and a connector coupled to the printed circuit board so as to be electrically connected between the motor and the printed circuit board. The connector may include a first pin disposed so as to be connected to the printed circuit board, a second pin facing the motor side and spaced apart from the first pin, and a chip inductor coupled so as to be electrically connected to the first pin and the second pin.

[0007] The effects that can be obtained from the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly derived and understood by those skilled in the art to which the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure pertain from the following description. In other words, unintended effects resulting from implementing the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can also be derived by those skilled in the art from the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a refrigerator among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal configuration of a machine room of a refrigerator among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0010] Figure 3 is a control configuration diagram of a home appliance according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a printed circuit board and connector of a home appliance according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a plan view of a connector coupled to a printed circuit board of a home appliance according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a plan view of the connector of FIG. 5 according to one embodiment, with the chip inductor omitted.

[0014] Figure 7 is a bottom view of a chip inductor according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the connector taken along line AA of Figure 5.

[0016] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the connector taken along line BB of Fig. 6.

[0017] Fig. 10 is a plan view of a connector according to one embodiment with the chip inductor omitted.

[0018] Fig. 11 is a drawing of an air purifier among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0019] Fig. 12 is a control configuration diagram of an air purifier among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0020] Fig. 13 is a drawing of a washing machine among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0021] Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 15 is a control configuration diagram of a washing machine among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0023] Fig. 16 is a drawing of a dryer among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0024] Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a dryer among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0025] The following description refers to the attached drawings, and specific examples of implementations are illustrated within the drawings. Furthermore, other examples may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the various examples.

[0026] The various embodiments used to illustrate the principles of the present disclosure, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 17 below and in this patent document, are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure in any way. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the principles of the present disclosure can be implemented in any appropriately arranged system or device.

[0027] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives 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 disclosure, 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 the corresponding 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] In addition, terms such as 'front', 'rear', 'top', 'bottom', 'side', 'left', 'right', 'upper', and 'lower' used in the present disclosure are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[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 the present disclosure, 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] A refrigerator according to one embodiment may include a body.

[0038] The “body” may include an inner case, an outer case placed on the outside of the inner case, and an insulating material provided between the inner case and the outer case.

[0039] The "inner case" may include at least one of a case, plate, panel, or liner forming a storage compartment. The inner case may be formed as a single body, or may be formed by assembling a plurality of plates. The "outer case" may form the outer appearance of the body, and may be joined to the outer side of the inner case so that insulation is placed between the inner case and the outer case.

[0040] "Insulation" can insulate the interior and exterior of a storage room so that the temperature inside the storage room can be maintained at a set temperature without being affected by the external environment. In one embodiment, the insulation can include foam insulation. The foam insulation can be formed by injecting and foaming urethane foam, a mixture of polyurethane and a foaming agent, between the inner and outer layers.

[0041] In one embodiment, the insulation may include a vacuum insulation material in addition to the foam insulation, or the insulation may consist solely of the vacuum insulation material instead of the foam insulation. The vacuum insulation material may include a core material and an outer shell material that accommodates the core material and seals the interior under a vacuum or near-vacuum pressure. However, the insulation material is not limited to the foam insulation or vacuum insulation material described above, and may include various materials that can be used for insulation.

[0042] A "storage room" may include a space defined by an interior wall. The storage room may further include an interior wall defining a corresponding space. The storage room may store various items, such as food, medicine, and cosmetics, and the storage room may be configured to be open on at least one side for the entry and exit of items.

[0043] A refrigerator may include one or more storage compartments. When a refrigerator includes two or more storage compartments, each compartment may have a different purpose and be maintained at different temperatures. To achieve this, each storage compartment may be separated from the others by a partition wall containing insulation.

[0044] The storage room may be provided to be maintained at an appropriate temperature range depending on the intended use, and may include a "refrigerator," a "freezer," or a "variable temperature room," which are distinguished according to the intended use and / or temperature range. The refrigerator room may be maintained at a temperature appropriate for refrigerating items, and the freezer room may be maintained at a temperature appropriate for freezing items. "Refrigeration" may mean cooling items to a temperature that does not freeze them, and for example, a refrigerator room may be maintained at a temperature ranging from 0 degrees Celsius to +7 degrees Celsius. "Freezing" may mean cooling items to freeze them or keep them in a frozen state, and for example, a freezer room may be maintained at a temperature ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to -1 degree Celsius. The variable temperature room may be used as either a refrigerator room or a freezer room, at the user's option or not.

[0045] In addition to names such as "refrigerator," "freezer," and "variable temperature room," a storage room may also be called by various other names such as "vegetable room," "fresh room," "cooling room," and "ice room." The terms "refrigerator," "freezer," and "variable temperature room" used hereinafter should be understood to encompass storage rooms having corresponding uses and temperature ranges.

[0046] In one embodiment, the refrigerator may include at least one door configured to open and close an open side of a storage compartment. The door may be configured to open and close one or more storage compartments, or a single door may be configured to open and close multiple storage compartments. The door may be installed on the front of the main body in a pivotal or sliding manner.

[0047] The “door” may be configured to seal the storage compartment when the door is closed. The door may include insulation, similar to the body, to insulate the storage compartment when the door is closed.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the door may include a door outer panel forming the front of the door, a door inner panel forming the back of the door and facing the storage compartment, an upper cap, a lower cap, and door insulation provided on the interior of these.

[0049] The door inner panel may be provided with a gasket that seals the storage compartment by contacting the front of the body when the door is closed. The door inner panel may include a dyke that protrudes rearward to accommodate a door basket for storing items.

[0050] In one embodiment, the door may include a door body and a front panel detachably coupled to the front side of the door body and forming the front of the door. The door body may include a door outer panel forming the front of the door body, a door inner panel forming the rear of the door body and facing the storage compartment, an upper cap, a lower cap, and door insulation provided inside these.

[0051] Depending on the arrangement of the door and storage compartment, refrigerators can be classified into French door type, side-by-side type, bottom mounted freezer (BMF), top mounted freezer (TMF), or single-door refrigerator.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a cold air supply device configured to supply cold air to the storage compartment.

[0053] A “cold air supply device” may include a system of machines, devices, electronic devices and / or combinations thereof that can generate cold air and guide the cold air to cool a storage room.

[0054] In one embodiment, the cold air supply device can generate cold air through a refrigeration cycle that includes the processes of compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation of a refrigerant. To this end, the cold air supply device can include a refrigeration cycle device having a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator capable of driving the refrigeration cycle. In one embodiment, the cold air supply device can include a semiconductor, such as a thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric element can cool a storage compartment by generating heat and cooling through the Peltier effect.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a machine room in which at least some components belonging to the cold air supply device are arranged.

[0056] The "machine room" may be designed to be partitioned and insulated from the storage room to prevent heat generated by components placed within the machine room from being transferred to the storage room. The interior of the machine room may be configured to be connected to the exterior of the main body to dissipate heat from components placed within the machine room.

[0057] In one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a dispenser provided on the door to provide water and / or ice. The dispenser may be provided on the door so that it is accessible to a user without having to open the door.

[0058] In one embodiment, a refrigerator may include an ice-making device configured to produce ice. The ice-making device may include an ice-making tray configured to store water, an ice-separating device configured to separate ice from the ice-making tray, and an ice bucket configured to store ice produced in the ice-making tray.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the refrigerator may include a control unit for controlling the refrigerator.

[0060] The “control unit” may include a memory that stores or memorizes a program and / or data for controlling the refrigerator, and a processor that outputs a control signal for controlling a cold air supply device, etc. according to the program and / or data memorized in the memory.

[0061] Memory stores or records various information, data, commands, programs, etc. necessary for the operation of the refrigerator. Memory can store temporary data generated during the generation of control signals for controlling components within the refrigerator. Memory may include at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory, or a combination thereof.

[0062] The processor controls the overall operation of the refrigerator. The processor can control the components of the refrigerator by executing programs stored in memory. The processor may include a separate NPU that performs the operations of an artificial intelligence model. The processor may also include a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or the like. The processor may generate control signals to control the operation of the cooling system. For example, the processor may receive temperature information about the storage compartment from a temperature sensor and generate a cooling control signal to control the operation of the cooling system based on the temperature information.

[0063] Additionally, the processor may process user input of the user interface and control the operation of the user interface based on programs and / or data stored / stored in the memory. The user interface may be provided using an input interface and an output interface. The processor may receive user input from the user interface. Additionally, the processor may transmit display control signals and image data to the user interface for displaying an image on the user interface in response to the user input.

[0064] The processor and memory may be provided as a single unit or separately. The processor may include one or more processors. For example, the processor may include a main processor and at least one subprocessor. The memory may include one or more memories.

[0065] In one embodiment, a refrigerator may include a processor and memory that control all components within the refrigerator, and may include multiple processors and multiple memories that individually control the components within the refrigerator. For example, the refrigerator may include a processor and memory that control the operation of a cooling device based on the output of a temperature sensor. Additionally, the refrigerator may separately include a processor and memory that control the operation of a user interface based on user input.

[0066] The communication module can communicate with external devices, such as servers, mobile devices, and other home appliances, via a nearby access point (AP). The AP can connect the local area network (LAN) to which the refrigerator or user device is connected to the wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The refrigerator or user device can then connect to the server via the WAN.

[0067] The input interface may include keys, a touchscreen, a microphone, etc. The input interface may receive user input and transmit it to the processor.

[0068] The output interface may include a display, a speaker, etc. The output interface may output various notifications, messages, information, etc. generated by the processor.

[0069] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating a refrigerator among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 1, a refrigerator (1) may include a main body (10), a storage compartment (20), a door (30), or a cold air supply device (e.g., a cold air supply device (50) of FIG. 2). The refrigerator (1) of FIG. 1 is illustrated for convenience of explanation, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the shape of the illustrated refrigerator (1).

[0071] The storage room (20) may be formed into multiple spaces by being partitioned, for example, within the main body (10). A door (30) may be provided, for example, on the front of the main body (10) to open and close the storage room (20). A cold air supply device (e.g., the cold air supply device (50) of FIG. 2) may be provided, for example, within the main body (10) to supply cold air to the storage room (20).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the main body (10) may include an inner housing (12) or an outer housing (11). The inner housing (12) may, for example, form the exterior of the storage compartment (20). The inner housing (12) may, for example, be integrally injection-molded and made of a plastic material. The outer housing (11) may, for example, form at least a portion of the exterior of the refrigerator (1). The outer housing (11) may, for example, be made of a durable and aesthetically pleasing metal material. An accommodation space may be formed between the outer housing (11) and the inner housing (12). A portion of the accommodation space may include a main body insulation material (not shown) that insulates the storage compartment (20).

[0073] In one embodiment, a cold air supply device (e.g., cold air supply device (50) of FIG. 2) may generate cold air using a refrigeration cycle of compressing, condensing, expanding, and evaporating a refrigerant. The cold air supply device (50) may be referred to as, for example, a heat pump.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the main body (10) may form a storage compartment (20). According to one embodiment, the storage compartment (20) may be divided into a plurality of compartments by partition walls (14). That is, the storage compartment (20) may be formed by the inner housing (12) of the main body (10) and the partition walls (14). A plurality of shelves (24) or storage containers (25) may be arranged inside the storage compartment (20) to store food, etc. The plurality of shelves (24) and storage containers (25) may be arranged to be separable, for example.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the storage compartment (20) may be divided into a plurality of storage compartments (21, 22, 23) by a partition wall (14). For example, the storage compartment (20) may include one first storage compartment (21) located at the top (e.g., upper storage compartment) as illustrated, two second storage compartments (22) located at the bottom (e.g., lower storage compartment) and a third storage compartment (23) (e.g., lower storage compartment).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the bulkhead (14) may include a first bulkhead (141) and a second bulkhead (142). The bulkhead (14) may have, for example, a T-shaped cross-section. The first bulkhead (141) may be arranged horizontally, for example, to partition the first storage compartment (21) and the second and third storage compartments (22, 23). The second bulkhead (142) may be arranged vertically, for example, to partition the second storage compartment (22) and the third storage compartment (23). The second bulkhead (142) may be formed to protrude downward from the first bulkhead (141), for example. The illustrated second bulkhead (142) is formed by protruding from the center of the first bulkhead (141), but is not limited thereto, and the sizes of the second storage chamber (22) and the third storage chamber (23) may vary depending on the position of the second bulkhead (142). The first bulkhead (141) and the second bulkhead (142) may be formed integrally.

[0077] Among the illustrated storage rooms (20), the first storage room (21) can be used as a refrigerator, and the second and third storage rooms (22, 23) can be used as freezers, but this is not limited thereto, and the location and number of each of the refrigerator and freezers can vary depending on the needs of the user.

[0078] Additionally, the number, size, or shape of the storage compartment (20) may vary depending on the shape or location of the bulkhead (14). The freezer compartment can be maintained at approximately -20 degrees Celsius, and the refrigerator compartment can be maintained at approximately 3 degrees Celsius. The storage compartment (20) may be insulated, for example, by the bulkhead (14).

[0079] In some embodiments, the storage compartment (20) may be partitioned left and right by a single vertical bulkhead. Here, the vertical bulkhead may be formed so that one end is in contact with the upper part of the inner housing (12) and the other end is in contact with the lower part of the inner housing (12). Depending on the position of the vertical bulkhead, the sizes of the storage compartments (20) partitioned left and right may vary. For example, the vertical bulkhead may be provided in the center so that the storage compartments (20) partitioned left and right may be provided in a mirror symmetry manner. In some embodiments, the vertical bulkheads may be provided in multiple numbers. When the vertical bulkheads are provided in multiple numbers, three or more storage compartments (20) may be formed in the left and right directions.

[0080] In some embodiments, the storage compartment (20) may be partitioned only vertically by a single horizontal bulkhead. That is, the storage compartment (20) may be partitioned into two, an upper storage compartment and a lower storage compartment. Here, the horizontal bulkhead may be formed so that one end is in contact with the left side of the inner housing (12) and the other end is in contact with the right side of the inner housing (12). The size of the storage compartment (20) partitioned vertically may vary depending on the position of the horizontal bulkhead. In some embodiments, the horizontal bulkhead may be plural. When the horizontal bulkhead is plural, the storage compartment (20) may be formed in three or more vertical directions.

[0081] In addition to the above-described embodiments, a plurality of storage rooms (20) of various shapes can be configured depending on the shape and number of bulkheads (14).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the door (30) may include a first door (31) (e.g., an upper door) or a second door (32) (e.g., a lower door) as illustrated. The door (30) may be arranged to open and close, for example, the opening (10a) of the main body (10). The first door (31) may be configured as a pair (e.g., a double-door type) for opening and closing, for example, the first storage compartment (21). The second door (32) may be configured as a pair (e.g., a double-door type) for opening and closing, for example, the second storage compartment (22) or the third storage compartment (23). In addition, the number and shape of the doors (30) may vary depending on the number and shape of the storage compartments (20), and the door (30) may be configured in a sliding manner as well as a manner of rotating around a hinge (16).

[0083] According to one embodiment, a rotation bar (316) may be provided on one of the pair of first doors (31). The rotation bar (316) may be, for example, positioned on an opposite side of a side forming a rotation axis in one of the pair of first doors (31). The rotation bar (316) may be provided such that the rotation axis is fixed to a side of one of the pair of first doors (31) and the rotation bar is rotatable around the rotation axis. The rotation bar (316) may be provided such that it is positioned at the center of the front surface of the main body (10) when one of the pair of first doors (31) is closed, for example. The rotation bar (316) may seal a gap between the pair of first doors (31) when the pair of first doors (31) are closed. The main body (10) may be provided with a rotation bar guide (15) that guides the movement of the rotation bar (316) when one of the pair of first doors (31) is closed.

[0084] According to one embodiment, a door (30) (e.g., a first door (31) or a second door (32)) may include a door panel (30a) or a door body (30b). The door panel (30a) and the door body (30b) may be detachably coupled.

[0085] The door body (30b) may be fixed to the main body (10) by, for example, a hinge (16) on one side. Accordingly, the door body (30b) may be arranged to be rotatable with respect to the main body (10). The door panel (30a) may, for example, form a part of the front exterior of the refrigerator (1). The door panel (30a) may be an important element of aesthetics, especially when the refrigerator (1) is placed indoors. Accordingly, the user may decorate the front exterior of the refrigerator (1) as desired by replacing the door panel (30a) with a door panel (30a) having a different color or design. In some embodiments, the door panel (30a) and the door body (30b) may be formed integrally.

[0086] Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, only one first door (31) and one second door (32) will be described, and the descriptions of the remaining first doors (31) and the remaining second doors (32) will be omitted. However, the first door (31) and the second door (32) whose descriptions are omitted may have approximately the same configuration as the first door (31) and the second door (32) described below, except that they are arranged in a mirror-symmetrical manner. In addition, the second door (32) may also have the same configuration as the first door (31), and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the first door (31) may include a first door handle (not shown), a first door shelf (313), a first shelf support (314), or a first gasket (315). The first door (31) may be, for example, rotatably coupled to the main body (10) to open and close at least a portion of the first storage compartment (21). A user may open and close the first door (31) using the first door handle. The first door handle may be recessed into the bottom surface of the first door (31) or protruded from the front surface of the first door (31), but is not limited thereto.

[0088] The first door shelf (313) may be arranged to store, for example, food. First shelf supports (314) may be arranged on both left and right sides of the first door shelf (313) to support the first door shelf (313). The first shelf supports (314) may be formed to extend vertically from the first door (31), for example. That is, the first shelf supports (314) may be arranged to protrude rearward from the back surface of the first door (31) and extend vertically. The first shelf supports (314) may be detachably arranged on the first door (31) as a separate component, for example, or may be formed integrally. The first shelf supports (314) may be formed to protrude rearward from the back of the door body (30b), for example.

[0089] The first gasket (315) may be provided, for example, to surround the rear edge of the first door (31). Specifically, the first gasket (315) may be provided to surround the edge of the door body (30b). The first gasket (315) may be provided to seal the gap between the first door (31) and the main body (10) when the first door (31) is closed.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the second door (32) may include a second door handle (321) or a second gasket (322). The second door (32) may be, for example, rotatably coupled to the main body (10) and arranged to open and close the second storage compartment (22) or the third storage compartment (23). A user may open and close the second door (32) using the second door handle (321). The second door handle (321) may be recessed into the upper surface of the second door (32) or protruded from the front surface of the second door (32), but is not limited thereto.

[0091] The second gasket (322) may be arranged, for example, to surround the rear edge of the second door (32). The second gasket (322) may be arranged to seal the gap with the main body (10) when the second door (32) is closed.

[0092] Although not shown, the second door (31) may further include all or part of the same configuration as the first door shelf (313) and first shelf support (314) of the first door (32).

[0093] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the internal configuration of a machine room of a refrigerator among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0094] Fig. 2 shows the internal configuration of the machine room separated from the rear of the refrigerator (1) of Fig. 1.

[0095] Referring to Fig. 2, a machine room (40) may be provided at the lower rear side of the main body (10). However, the location of the machine room (40) is not limited thereto.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the machine room (40) may form a space in which a plurality of electrical components constituting a refrigeration cycle for cooling a storage room (e.g., the storage room (20) of FIG. 1) are arranged. The machine room (40) may be, for example, partitioned from the storage room (20) to form an independent space. The machine room (40) may be, for example, formed to be connected to an external space so that at least a portion of the components inside the machine room (40) may exchange heat with the outside.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the machine room (40) may include an upper plate (41), a lower plate (42), a side plate (43), or a rear cover (44). The upper plate (41) may, for example, form an upper surface of the machine room (40). The lower plate (42) may, for example, form a bottom surface of the machine room (40). The lower plate (42) may, for example, be provided to support electrical components (e.g., a compressor (51), a condenser (52), a blower (60)) disposed inside the machine room (40). The side plates (43) may, for example, form both sides of the machine room (40). The rear cover (44) may, for example, form the rear surface of the machine room (40). The rear cover (44) may, for example, be positioned on the same plane as the rear surface of the main body (10). That is, the rear cover (44) can form a part of the exterior of the refrigerator (1). The rear cover (44) can prevent the components inside the machine room (40) from being visible from the outside. The rear cover (44) can be detachably mounted, for example, on the lower rear side of the main body (10). Accordingly, a user can detach the components placed inside the machine room (40) by detaching the rear cover (44).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the rear cover (44) may include a first through hole (441) (e.g., an inlet) or a second through hole (442) (e.g., an outlet). The first through hole (441) may be, for example, a hole formed to allow air from outside the refrigerator (1) to flow into the inside of the machine room (40). The second through hole (442) may be, for example, a hole formed to allow air from inside the machine room (40) to flow out to the outside. Since the compressor (51) and the condenser (52) inside the machine room (40) emit heat while compressing or condensing the refrigerant, the temperature of the air inside the machine room (40) may increase. The first through hole (441) and the second through hole (442) may circulate the air inside the machine room (40). Specifically, cold air from outside can be introduced through the first through hole (441), and heated air inside the machine room (40) can be discharged to the outside through the second through hole (442).

[0099] According to some embodiments, a through hole may also be formed in the lower plate (42) or the side plate (43) to allow air to circulate inside the machine room (40).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the cold air supply device (50) (or heat pump) may include a compressor (51), a condenser (52), an expansion valve (not shown), or an evaporator (not shown). The cold air supply device (50) may operate a refrigeration cycle using, for example, the compressor (51), the condenser (52), the expansion valve, and the evaporator, thereby generating cold air to be provided to the storage compartment (20).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the compressor (51) may be disposed within the machine room (40). The compressor (51) may, for example, compress the refrigerant to a high temperature and high pressure state. Specifically, the compressor (51) may receive electric energy from the outside and use the rotational force of a motor (e.g., the motor (341) of FIG. 3) to compress the gaseous refrigerant to a high temperature and high pressure state. The compressed refrigerant may be moved to the condenser (52) by the connecting pipe (53). The compressor (51) may, for example, be disposed adjacent to the second through hole (442).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the condenser (52) may be disposed within the machine room (40). The condenser (52) may, for example, condense compressed refrigerant received from the compressor (51). The condenser (52) may radiate heat generated while condensing the refrigerant to the outside of the condenser (52). The condensed refrigerant passing through the condenser (52) may be moved to the expansion valve. The condenser (52) may, for example, be disposed adjacent to the first through hole (441).

[0103] The condensed refrigerant can become a low-temperature, low-pressure liquid as it passes through the expansion valve. The liquid refrigerant can pass through the expansion valve and move to the evaporator. The evaporator can vaporize the liquid refrigerant. As the liquid refrigerant evaporates, heat exchange occurs with the surrounding gas. As the liquid refrigerant evaporates, it absorbs latent heat from the surroundings, and as a result, the gas surrounding the evaporator is cooled, generating cold air. The generated cold air can be moved to the storage chamber (20) through a passage provided between the outer housing (11) and the inner housing (12). The vaporized refrigerant can be moved again to the compressor (51).

[0104] In one embodiment, a blower (60) may be disposed between a compressor (51) and a condenser (52) within a machine room (40). The blower (60) may be disposed, for example, such that air within the machine room (40) flows from the condenser (52) toward the compressor (51). The blower (60) may be mounted, for example, directly or indirectly, to a lower plate (42).

[0105] According to one embodiment, a drain hose (70) may be placed inside the machine room (40). The drain hose (70) may guide defrost water generated in the storage room (20) or the like to move to the machine room (40). Defrost water generated in the refrigerator (1) may move to the bottom surface of the machine room (40), i.e., the lower plate (42), through the drain hose (70). A fixing member (521) may be provided on the lower plate (42) to prevent water moved to the bottom surface from coming into contact with the condenser (52). The fixing member (521) may be formed to surround, for example, a portion of the lower portion of the condenser.

[0106] Figure 3 is a control configuration diagram of a home appliance according to one embodiment.

[0107] Referring to FIG. 3, a home appliance (300) according to one embodiment may include a power supply unit (310), an inverter controller (320), and a connector (330) for controlling a motor (341) included in a compressor (340). Here, the home appliance may include at least one of a refrigerator (e.g., a refrigerator (1) of FIG. 1), an air purifier (e.g., an air purifier (1100) of FIG. 11), a washing machine (e.g., a washing machine (1300) of FIG. 13), and a dryer (e.g., a dryer (1600) of FIG. 16). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the home appliance may include various types of home appliances including an inverter-type motor. The compressor (340) of FIG. 3 may be substantially the same as the compressor (51) of FIG. 2.

[0108] The control configuration diagram of FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram drawn for convenience of explanation, and the scope of the rights of the present disclosure is not limited to the structure of the control configuration diagram.

[0109] The control configuration diagram of FIG. 3 may be included in the refrigerator illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 (e.g., the refrigerator (1) of FIG. 1). The control configuration diagram of FIG. 3 may be a control configuration diagram for controlling a motor (341) included in a compressor (e.g., the compressor (51) of FIG. 2) of the cold air supply device illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 (e.g., the cold air supply device (50) of FIG. 2).

[0110] Although FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment in which the inverter controller (320) and the motor (341) of the compressor (340) are electrically connected by a connector (330), the present invention is not limited thereto, and the connector (330) according to one embodiment may be arranged to electrically connect not only the motor (341) of the compressor (340) but also a motor driven by an inverter method provided in another home appliance and the inverter controller.

[0111] The embodiment of Fig. 3 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 1 and 2. The embodiment of Fig. 3 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 4 to 17.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the power supply unit (310) can supply power required for various components within the home appliance. The power supply unit (310) can be configured to receive external commercial power, convert the received commercial power into an appropriate voltage and / or current, and supply the power to each component. The power supply unit (310) can be implemented using, for example, a storage battery capable of storing electrical energy. In this case, the storage battery may be rechargeable.

[0113] In one embodiment, a printed circuit board assembly (PBA) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) (e.g., printed circuit board (410) of FIG. 4) and a connector (330). In one embodiment, the printed circuit board assembly may include an inverter controller (320).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the power supply unit (310) may supply electrical energy of a predetermined voltage and / or current to the motor (341) of the compressor (340) via a circuit provided on a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (410) of FIG. 4) or via separate wires. For example, the power supply unit (310) may supply electrical energy of a predetermined voltage and / or current to the motor (341) of the compressor (340) via the inverter controller (320).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the inverter controller (320) may include a converter (321), a smoothing capacitor (322), and an inverter (323). The inverter controller (320) may be included in a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (410) of FIG. 4).

[0116] According to one embodiment, a converter (321) may be connected between a power supply unit (310) and an inverter (323). The converter (321) may electrically connect the power supply unit (310) and the inverter (323). The converter (321) may rectify AC power supplied from the power supply unit (310) and output a rectifying link voltage. For example, the converter (321) may be configured as a diode half-wave rectifier circuit to convert the AC power supplied from the power supply unit (310) into DC power by half-wave rectifying it. In addition, the converter (321) may full-wave rectify AC power by connecting four switching elements (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) in a high bridge configuration as illustrated instead of conventional diodes. The structure of the switching elements of the converter (321) is exemplary and does not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0117] According to one embodiment, a smoothing capacitor (322) may be connected between the converter (321) and the inverter (323). The smoothing capacitor (322) may smooth the voltage output from the converter (321) and convert it into direct current.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the inverter (323) may be configured to convert the DC voltage output from the converter (321) or the smoothing capacitor (322) into a three-phase AC (U, V, W) in the form of pulses with an arbitrary variable frequency through pulse width modulation (PWM). The three-phase AC in the form of pulses may be transmitted to the motor (341) of the compressor (340). The three-phase AC in the form of pulses generated by the inverter (323) may be transmitted to the motor (341) through the connector (330).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the inverter (323) may include six switching elements (Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10). Two switching elements may be arranged in each of the three phases. The six switching elements (Q5, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10) may include high voltage switching elements such as a high voltage bipolar junction transistor, a high voltage field effect transistor, or an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the inverter (323) may be configured as a voltage source inverter in the form of a three-phase full bridge. The three upper switching elements (Q5, Q7, Q9) of the inverter (323) may be connected in parallel with each other. The three lower switching elements (Q6, Q8, Q10) of the inverter (323) may be connected in parallel with each other. The three upper switching elements (Q5, Q7, Q9) may be connected in series with the three lower switching elements (Q6, Q8, Q10) in a one-to-one manner, respectively. The three upper switching elements (Q5, Q7, Q9) and the three lower switching elements (Q6, Q8, Q10) may be connected to the motor (341). The structure of the switching elements of the inverter (323) is exemplary and does not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the inverter controller (320) may include a control unit. The control unit may control the converter (321) and the inverter (323) using a pattern of a PWM signal supplied to the converter (321) and the inverter (323). The control unit may be configured with a microprocessor (MCU) that controls the turning on / off of the switching elements (Q1 to Q10) of the converter (321) and the inverter (323). The control unit may include a circuit. The processor may include a processing circuit.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the home appliance (300) may include a power connector (350) (or a first power connector). The power connector (350) may be arranged to electrically connect the power supply unit (310) and the inverter controller (320). The power connector (350) may be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). Here, the power supply unit (310) may supply power not only to the inverter controller (320) but also to electronic components requiring power supply within the home appliance (300). The power connector (350) may be coupled to or inserted into a first printed circuit board (PCB) on which a plurality of electronic components requiring power supply are mounted, as well as the inverter controller (320). For example, pins of the power connector (350) (e.g., the first pin (332) of FIG. 4) may be arranged to be connected to the first printed circuit board.

[0123] In one embodiment, although not shown, the power supply unit (310) may be electrically connected to a processor mounted on a printed circuit board. The power supply unit (310) may be electrically connected to the processor via a connector (hereinafter referred to as a second power connector) having the same structure as the power connector (350). Here, the second power connector may be coupled to or inserted into a second printed circuit board (PCB) on which the processor is mounted. For example, pins of the second power connector (e.g., the first pin (332) of FIG. 4) may be arranged to be connected to the second printed circuit board.

[0124] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a printed circuit board and a connector of a home appliance according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a plan view of a connector coupled to a printed circuit board of a home appliance according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the connector of FIG. 5 according to one embodiment, with the chip inductor omitted. FIG. 7 is a bottom view of a chip inductor according to one embodiment.

[0125] The connector (330) of FIGS. 4 to 6 may be included in a refrigerator (1) of FIGS. 1 to 3 or a home appliance other than the refrigerator (1). For example, the connector (330) of FIGS. 4 to 6 may be included in a home appliance that uses an inverter-type motor, such as an air purifier, a washing machine, a dryer, or an air conditioner.

[0126] The embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 7 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3. The embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 7 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 8 to 17.

[0127] In FIGS. 4 to 7, a 3-pin connector (330) configured to connect a printed circuit board (410) and a motor (e.g., a motor (341) of FIG. 3) is described as an example, but the number of the first pin (332), the second pin (333), and the chip inductor (334) is not limited thereto. For example, a 2-pin connector (e.g., a power connector (350) or a second power connector of FIG. 3) configured to connect a power supply unit (e.g., a power supply unit (310) of FIG. 3) and a printed circuit board (410) (e.g., the first printed circuit board or the second printed circuit board of FIG. 3) may also be applied to the features of the present disclosure by varying the number of the first pin (332), the second pin (333), and the chip inductor (334) in the structure described later. In addition, the features described in FIG. 4 and below may also be applied to connectors for connecting other electronic components to the printed circuit board (410).

[0128] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 7, the connector (330) may include a body (330a), a first pin (332), a second pin (333), and a chip inductor (334). In FIGS. 4 to 6, three first pins (332), two second pins (333), and three chip inductors (334) are provided, respectively, but this is for convenience of explanation, and the number of each of the first pins (332), the second pins (333), and the chip inductors (334) is not limited thereto.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the main body (330a) may include a chip inductor receiving portion (331). The chip inductor receiving portion (331) may be formed to be at least partially open. The chip inductor (334) may be seated or coupled through the open portion of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The chip inductor receiving portion (331) may constitute a portion of the main body (330a). The connector (330) structure of the present disclosure forms the chip inductor receiving portion (331) with an open upper portion during the manufacturing process of the connector (330), thereby facilitating the assembly of chip inductors (334) having different specifications as needed.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a bottom portion (3311), a first partition wall (3312), and a second partition wall (3313). The first partition wall (3312) may extend upward (e.g., in the +z direction) from the bottom portion (3311). The second partition wall (3313) may extend upward (e.g., in the +z direction) from the bottom portion (3311). The first partition wall (3312) and the second partition wall (3313) may be positioned so as to face each other from opposite sides. The first partition wall (3312) may be positioned adjacent to the printed circuit board (410). The bottom portion (3311), the first partition wall (3312), and the second partition wall (3313) may be formed integrally.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a filter receiving space (3314). The filter receiving space (3314) may be defined by a bottom portion (3311), a first partition wall (3312), and a second partition wall (3313). The filter receiving space (3314) may be formed with an open top. When mounting the chip inductor (334) on the main body (330a) during the manufacturing process of the connector (330), the chip inductor (334) may be seated through the open top of the filter receiving space (3314).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the body (330a) may include a first protrusion (335). According to one embodiment, the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include the first protrusion (335). The first protrusion (335) may be formed to protrude upward (e.g., in the +z direction) from the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) between the first pin (332) and the second pin (333) facing each other. For example, the first protrusion (335) may be formed to protrude upward from the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) between the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) facing each other. The first protrusion (335) and the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may be formed integrally. The first protrusion (335) may be referred to as, for example, a support.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (335) may be formed to protrude upwardly from the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331). According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (335) may support the chip inductor (334). When the chip inductor (334) is soldered to the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331), the first protrusion (335) may provide a space for soldering between the chip inductor (334) and the first connection end (3321) and between the chip inductor (334) and the second connection end (3331).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (335) can prevent the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) from being directly connected due to solder detachment during the process of soldering the chip inductor (334) to the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the main body (330a) may include a second protrusion (336). According to one embodiment, the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a second protrusion (336). When there are a plurality of chip inductors (334), the second protrusion (336) may be formed to protrude upward from the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) between two adjacent chip inductors (334).

[0136] In one embodiment, the second protrusion (336) may have a height lower than the first bulkhead (3312). In one embodiment, the second protrusion (336) may have a height lower than the second bulkhead (3313). Here, the height may refer to a length measured in a direction perpendicular to the bottom portion (3311) (e.g., z-axis length).

[0137] In one embodiment, the second protrusion (336) can reduce the occurrence of a short circuit between two adjacent chip inductors (334) during high voltage output.

[0138] In one embodiment, the second protrusion (336) may protrude relatively further upward than the first protrusion (335). For example, the second protrusion (336) may not protrude upward than the upper surface (e.g., the +z-direction surface) of the chip inductor (334), but is not limited thereto.

[0139] In one embodiment, the chip inductor (334) may be positioned to protrude upward from the second protrusion (336).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the body (330a) may include a first groove (3301) and a second groove (3302). According to one embodiment, the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a first groove (3301) and a second groove (3302).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the first groove (3301) may be formed to allow the first pin (332) to be introduced. The first groove (3301) may be formed in the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the first groove (3301) may be formed adjacent to the first bulkhead (3312). The first groove (3301) may be formed to be dug inward from the edge of the bottom portion (3311) toward the first bulkhead (3312). The first groove (3301) may be formed on a surface of the bottom portion (3311) facing the filter receiving space (3314).

[0143] According to one embodiment, a first pin (332) may be inserted into the first groove (3301). One first pin (332) may be inserted into one first groove (3301). A first connecting end (3321) of the first pin (332) may be positioned in the first groove (3301). The first pin (332) may be inserted into the first groove (3301) by, for example, penetrating the first bulkhead (3312).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the second groove (3302) may be formed to accommodate the second pin (333). The second groove (3302) may be formed on the bottom (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The second groove (3302) may be located on the opposite side of the first groove (3301).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the second groove (3302) may be formed adjacent to the second bulkhead (3313). The second groove (3302) may be formed to be dug inward from the edge of the bottom portion (3311) toward the second bulkhead (3313). The second groove (3302) may be formed on a surface of the bottom portion (3311) facing the filter receiving space (3314).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the first pin (332) may be arranged to be connected to the printed circuit board (410). The first pin (332) may be arranged adjacent to the printed circuit board (410). For example, when the connector (330) has a structure that connects an inverter-type motor (e.g., the motor (341) of FIG. 3) and the printed circuit board (410), three first pins (332) may be provided. However, this is not limited thereto, and the number of first pins (332) may vary depending on the purpose.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the first pin (332) may include a first connection end (3321). The first connection end (3321) may be located at an end facing the second pin (333). The first connection end (3321) may be positioned to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The first pin (332) may penetrate the first bulkhead (3312) and a portion thereof may be introduced into the first groove (3301).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the second pin (333) may be arranged to face the motor (e.g., the motor (341) of FIG. 3). The second pin (333) may be arranged spaced apart from the first pin (332). For example, when the connector (330) has a structure that connects an inverter-type motor (341) and a printed circuit board (410), three first pins (332) may be provided. However, this is not limited thereto, and the number of second pins (333) may vary depending on the purpose.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the second pin (333) may include a second connection end (3331). The second connection end (3331) may be located at an end facing the first pin (332). The second connection end (3331) may be positioned to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The second pin (333) may penetrate the second bulkhead (3313) and a portion thereof may be introduced into the second groove (3302).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) may be positioned to face each other while being spaced apart from each other. The first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) facing each other may be coupled to a single chip inductor (334).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the first pin (332) and the second pin (333) to be electrically connected to each other may be arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the first pin (332) overlaps with the longitudinal direction of the second pin (333). One first pin (332) and one second pin (333) corresponding to each other among the first pin (332) and the second pin (333) may be arranged so as to overlap along the longitudinal direction. For example, the first pin (332) and the second pin (333) facing each other may be positioned on a straight line.

[0152] In one embodiment, the chip inductor (334) can be coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin and the second pin (333). One chip inductor (334) can be electrically connected to one first pin (332) and one second pin (333). Before the chip inductor (334) is electrically connected to the first pin (332) and the second pin (333), no voltage and / or current is transmitted between the first pin (332) and the second pin (333).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the number of chip inductors (334) may be provided to correspond to the number of first pins (332) or the number of second pins (333). For example, if the number of first pins (332) or second pins (333) is three as illustrated, three chip inductors (334) may be provided.

[0154] According to one embodiment, each of the chip inductors (334) may include an inductor. The chip inductor (334) may filter noise generated by current or voltage passing through the connector (330).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor (334) may include a first terminal (3341) and a second terminal (3342). The first terminal (3341) and the second terminal (3342) may be disposed on one surface of the chip inductor (334). The first terminal (3341) may be connected to the first pin (332). For example, the first terminal (3341) may be connected to the first connection end (3321). The second terminal (3342) may be connected to the second pin (333). For example, the second terminal (3342) may be connected to the second connection end (3331).

[0156] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor (334) may be disposed above the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) (e.g., in the +z direction). The chip inductor (334) may be soldered to the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331). The chip inductor (334) may be disposed between the first partition wall (3312) and the second partition wall (3313). At least one of the first partition wall (3312) and the second partition wall (3313) may be formed to protrude above the chip inductor (334) (e.g., in the +z direction). The method by which the chip inductor (334) is connected to the first pin (332) and the second pin (333) is not limited thereto, and in addition to soldering, the electrodes and pins (the first pin, the second pin) may be electrically connected to each other by a method such as simple contact or fitting connection.

[0157] According to one embodiment, a connector (330) includes a chip inductor (334), thereby filtering out noise between wires (e.g., common mode noise), such as an inverter motor (341). Typically, a ferrite core or a CM choke coil has been used to filter out such noise, but this has resulted in problems of requiring additional manufacturing processes and taking up additional space. The present disclosure provides a filter in the connector (330), thereby minimizing the area occupied by the product within a home appliance and simplifying the manufacturing process, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0158] According to one embodiment, a connector (330) can secure sufficient filter accommodation space (3314) to improve the manufacturing difficulty of electrically connecting a chip inductor (334) to a first connection end (3321) and a second connection end (3331).

[0159] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the connector taken along line AA of Figure 5.

[0160] The embodiment of Fig. 8 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 1 to 7. The embodiment of Fig. 8 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 9 to 17.

[0161] Referring to FIG. 8, the second protrusion (336) formed between two adjacent chip inductors (334) can increase the surface distance (or creepage distance) between the two chip inductors (334). Even if the distance between the two chip inductors (334) becomes shorter due to the formation of the second protrusion (336), the occurrence of a short circuit between the two adjacent chip inductors (334) in situations such as high voltage output can be prevented. By forming the second protrusion (336), a compact-sized connector (330) can be implemented even though the chip inductor (334) is additionally placed on the connector (330).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the second protrusion (336) and the chip inductor (334) may be spaced apart from each other. By providing a gap between the second protrusion (336) and the chip inductor (334), sufficient mounting space can be secured when the chip inductor (334) is mounted in the filter receiving space (3314) during the manufacturing step.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor (334) may be in contact with the first protrusion (335). The chip inductor (334) may be supported by the first protrusion (335). However, this is not limited thereto, and unlike the drawing, the chip inductor (334) may be soldered to the first connection end (e.g., the first connection end (3321) of FIG. 6) and the second connection end (e.g., the second connection end (3331) of FIG. 6) while being spaced apart from the first protrusion (335).

[0164] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the connector taken along line BB of Fig. 6.

[0165] The embodiment of Fig. 9 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 1 to 8. The embodiment of Fig. 9 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 10 to 17.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 9, according to one embodiment, the first protrusion (335) may be formed to protrude further upward than the first upper surface (332a) of the first pin (332) or the second upper surface (333a) of the second pin (333). The first protrusion (335) may serve as a barrier to prevent the solder paste applied on the first connection end (3321) of the first pin (332) and the solder paste applied on the second connection end (3331) of the second pin (333) from being combined with each other during the soldering process.

[0167] However, this is not limited thereto, and the first protrusion (335) may be omitted from the connector (330). That is, the bottom portion (3311) may be positioned on the same plane as the first upper surface (332a) of the first pin (332) and the second upper surface (333a) of the second pin (333).

[0168] In one embodiment, the first inner side surface (3312a) of the first bulkhead (3312) may be an inclined surface. In one embodiment, the second inner side surface (3313a) of the second bulkhead (3313) may be an inclined surface. The first inner side surface (3312a) and the second inner side surface (3313a) may be formed as inclined surfaces such that the width of the filter receiving space (3314) becomes narrower as it goes toward the bottom portion (3311).

[0169] In one embodiment, the first bulkhead (3312) may include a first through hole (3312b). The first through hole (3312b) may be formed such that a first pin (332) may pass through it. The first pin (332) may pass through the first through hole (3312b) and enter the first groove (3301). The first pin (332) may enter the first groove (3301) until it contacts the side surface of the first protrusion (335).

[0170] In one embodiment, the first bulkhead (3312) may include a second through hole (3313b). The second through hole (3313b) may be formed such that a second pin (333) may pass through it. The second pin (333) may pass through the second through hole (3313b) and enter the second groove (3302). The second pin (333) may enter the second groove (3302) until it contacts the side surface of the first protrusion (335).

[0171] Fig. 10 is a plan view of a connector according to one embodiment with the chip inductor omitted.

[0172] The embodiment of Fig. 10 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 1 to 9. The embodiment of Fig. 10 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 11 to 17.

[0173] Among the configurations of the connector (1000) illustrated in FIG. 10, the same reference numbers are used for configurations that are substantially the same or similar to the configurations of the connector (330) described in FIGS. 4 to 9.

[0174] Referring to FIG. 10, according to one embodiment, the connector (1000) may include a first pin (1010) and a second pin (1020).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the first pin (1010) may include a first load portion (1011) and a first connection end portion (1012). The first load portion (1011) may have, for example, a straight shape. The first connection end portion (1012) may be formed at an end of the first load portion (1011) toward the second pin (1020). The first connection end portion (1012) may have a larger horizontal cross-sectional area than the first load portion (1011). For example, the first connection end portion (1012) may have a larger width than the first load portion (1011). Here, the width may be a value measured with respect to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first pin (1010) (e.g., the x-axis direction). For example, the first pin (1010) may have a 'T' cross-sectional shape.

[0176] According to one embodiment, the second pin (1020) may include a second load portion (1021) and a second connection end portion (1022). The second load portion (1021) may have, for example, a straight shape. The second connection end portion (1022) may be formed at an end of the second load portion (1021) toward the second pin (1020). The second connection end portion (1022) may have a larger horizontal cross-sectional area than the second load portion (1021). For example, the second connection end portion (1022) may have a larger width than the second load portion (1021). Here, the width may be a value measured with respect to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the second pin (1020) (e.g., the x-axis direction). For example, the second pin (1020) may have a 'T' cross-sectional shape.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the first connection end (1012) may correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the first electrode (e.g., the first electrode (3341) of FIG. 7) of the chip inductor (e.g., the chip inductor (334) of FIG. 7). As an example, the first connection end (1012) may have a rectangular cross-section, but is not limited thereto.

[0178] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the second connection end (1022) may correspond to the cross-sectional shape of the second electrode of the chip inductor (334) (e.g., the second electrode (3342) of FIG. 7). As an example, the first connection end (1012) may have a rectangular cross-section, but is not limited thereto.

[0179] As shown, by having the first connection end (1012) and the second connection end (1022) having a shape having a large area in the first pin (1010) and the second pin (1020), the first pin (1010) and the second pin (1020) can be electrically firmly coupled to the chip inductor (334).

[0180] In one embodiment, the connector (1000) may include a chip inductor, which may be substantially identical to the chip inductor (334) of FIG. 7. One chip inductor may be soldered to one first connection end (1012) and one second connection end (1022).

[0181] Fig. 11 is a drawing of an air purifier among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0182] The embodiment of FIG. 11 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 10 and the embodiment of FIG. 12.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 11, the air purifier (1100) may include a main body (1110) forming an exterior appearance, and a front panel (1120) coupled to the front of the main body (1110) to form the front of the air purifier (1100).

[0184] According to one embodiment, the main body (1110) may include a rear panel (1110b) configured to form a rear surface, a bottom panel (1110a) configured to form a bottom surface, and a top panel (1111) configured to form an upper surface. In this embodiment, the rear panel (1110b) is illustrated as having both side surfaces and the rear surface formed integrally, but the spirit of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the main body (1110) may further include left and right side panels configured to form both side surfaces.

[0185] According to one embodiment, the air purifier (1100) may include a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be disposed within the body (1110).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the front panel (1120) may be formed in a plate shape with a size corresponding to the rear panel (1110b).

[0187] The front panel (1120) of this embodiment is illustrated as being separately configured on the front of the main body (1110), but the spirit of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the front panel may be formed integrally with the case.

[0188] According to one embodiment, the front panel (1120) may include an air intake portion (1121) for allowing external air to be drawn in from the outside. The air intake portion (1121) may be formed by including a plurality of intake holes (1122) evenly distributed across the entire front surface of the front panel (1120).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the air intake (1121) may include a first air intake positioned at the lower portion of the front panel (1120) and a first air intake positioned at the upper portion of the front panel (1120). However, the position of the air intake is not limited thereto.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the air intake portion (1121) may be evenly formed over the entire front surface area of ​​the front panel (1120). For example, the first air intake portion may be formed at a lower portion of the entire surface area. For example, the second air intake portion may be formed at an upper portion of the entire surface area. However, the positions of the first and second air intake portions are not limited thereto. For example, the air intake portion (1121) may be irregularly formed at a specific portion of the front panel (1120).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the air intake (1121) of the front panel (1120) may be formed so that external air is introduced from the front of the main body (1110) toward the inside of the main body (1110).

[0192] According to one embodiment, air drawn into the body (1110) through the air intake (1121) can be discharged to the outside through the air exhaust port (1140).

[0193] According to one embodiment, the air outlet (1140) may include a first outlet (1141) and a second outlet (1142). The first outlet (1141) may be positioned on both sides of the rear panel (1110b) of the main body (1110). The second outlet (1142) may be positioned on the upper portion of the main body (1110). However, the positions of the first outlet (1141) and the second outlet (1142) are not limited thereto.

[0194] According to one embodiment, the second outlet (1142) may be arranged on a top panel (1111) forming the upper surface of the main body (1110).

[0195] According to one embodiment, a top panel (1111) may be arranged to be coupled to the upper part of the main body (1110) to form the upper surface of the air purifier (1100). The top panel (1111) may have an input unit (1130) including a control button unit (1131) for inputting the operation of the air purifier (1100) and a display unit (1132) provided to display the operating status.

[0196] According to one embodiment, the top panel (1111) may include an exhaust grille (1112, 1113) that is provided in a size corresponding to the second exhaust port (1142) and controls the amount of air exhausted from the inside of the main body (1110). In FIG. 1, the exhaust grille (1112, 1113) is illustrated as having a streamlined blade shape that is formed to be inclined toward the front, but the spirit of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the exhaust grille (1112, 1113) may be formed in various shapes, including a V shape or an H shape.

[0197] According to one embodiment, the exhaust grill (1112, 1113) may also be installed in the first exhaust port (1141) formed on the rear panel (1110b) of the main body (1110). The shape of the exhaust grill (1112, 1113) may be formed to correspond to the shape and size of the exhaust port (1140).

[0198] Fig. 12 is a control configuration diagram of an air purifier among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0199] The control configuration diagram illustrated in Fig. 12 may be a control configuration diagram of the air purifier (1100) of Fig. 11. The embodiment of Fig. 12 may be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 4 to 11. However, this is an exemplary drawing for convenience of explanation, and the scope of the present disclosure is not limited by the drawing.

[0200] Referring to FIG. 12, the air purifier (1100) may include a power supply unit (1160), a control circuit unit (1170), and a connector (1180) (or a first power connector). The control circuit unit (1170) may receive power from the power supply unit (1160).

[0201] In one embodiment, the power supply unit (1160) can supply power required for various components within the home appliance. The power supply unit (1160) can be configured to receive external commercial power, convert the received commercial power into an appropriate voltage and / or current, and supply the power to each component. The power supply unit (1160) can be implemented using, for example, a storage battery capable of storing electrical energy. In this case, the storage battery may be rechargeable.

[0202] According to one embodiment, the control circuit (1170) may include circuits necessary for controlling the air purifier (1100). The control circuit (1170) may include, for example, an MCU. The control circuit (1170) may control the output of a motor that rotates a blower arranged to circulate air within the air purifier (1100).

[0203] According to one embodiment, the control circuitry (1170) may include an electronic component (1171). The electronic component (1171) may be mounted on a printed circuit board. The electronic component (1171) of the control circuitry (1170) may receive power from, for example, a power supply (1160).

[0204] In one embodiment, the connector (1180) may be arranged to electrically connect the power supply (1160) and the control circuitry (1170) (or printed circuit board). Here, the control circuitry (1170) may refer to a printed circuit board on which a processor is mounted. The processor may include a processing circuit.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the connector (1180) may have a configuration substantially identical or similar to the connector (1180) described in FIGS. 4 to 10. The overall structure is similar, with only the number of components being different, such as the need for two first pins and two second pins to connect the power supply unit (1160) and the control circuit unit (1170), and the provision of two chip inductors. That is, the connector (1180) can supply power to the control circuit unit (1170) by removing noise generated by the AC voltage of the power supply unit (1160).

[0206] In one embodiment, although not shown, the power supply unit (1160) may be electrically connected to a processor mounted on a printed circuit board. The power supply unit (1160) may be electrically connected to the processor via a connector (hereinafter referred to as a second power connector) having the same structure as the connector (1180). Here, the second power connector may be coupled to or inserted into a second printed circuit board (PCB) on which the processor is mounted. For example, pins of the second power connector (e.g., the first pin (332) of FIG. 4) may be arranged to be connected to the second printed circuit board.

[0207] Fig. 13 is a drawing of a washing machine among home appliances according to one embodiment. Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a washing machine among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0208] The embodiments of FIGS. 13 and 14 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 3 to 10.

[0209] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, according to one embodiment, a washing machine (1300) may include a main body (1310) that accommodates various components therein. The main body (1310) may have an overall hexahedral shape. The main body (1310) may include an opening formed on one surface. Two or more surfaces of the main body (1310) may be formed as a single body. The surfaces of the main body (1310) may be manufactured separately and then assembled. The main body (1310) may be formed, for example, by press molding using a sheet metal material or by injection molding using a resin material.

[0210] According to one embodiment, a door (1320) that opens and closes the opening may be provided in a portion corresponding to the opening of the main body (1310). The door (1320) may be rotatably coupled to a hinge fixed to one surface of the main body (1310). For example, at least a portion of the door (1320) may be provided to be transparent or translucent so that the inside may be visible. A user may open and close the door (1320) to load laundry into the drum (1340) located inside the main body (1310) or to remove laundry from the drum (1340). The door (1320) may be locked, for example, by a locking device (13, not shown) to prevent it from being opened while the washing machine (1300) is in operation. In one example, the door (1320) may include a door frame (1321) and a glass member (1322). The glass member (1322) may be formed of, for example, a transparent tempered glass material to allow the interior of the main body (1310) to be seen through, but this document is not limited thereto.

[0211] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be disposed within the body (1310).

[0212] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a tub (1330) fixedly positioned inside the main body (1310). The tub (1330) may have a generally cylindrical shape with one side open. A tub opening (1331) may be provided at a front surface of the tub (1330) at a position corresponding to the opening of the main body (1310). The tub (1330) may store wash water. A drain hole (1332) for draining wash water may be provided at a lower portion of the tub (1330). The drain hole (1332) may be connected to, for example, a drainage device (1380).

[0213] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a damper (1312). The damper (1312) may be provided to connect the main body (1310) and the tub (1330). One end of the damper (1312) may be fixed to the inner surface of the main body (1310) and the other end may be fixed to the tub (1330). The damper (1312) may be provided to absorb vibration energy transmitted to the tub (1330) and / or the main body (1310) when the drum (1340) rotates, thereby damping the vibration.

[0214] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a drum (1340) provided inside a tub (1330). The drum (1340) may have a generally cylindrical shape with one side open. A front plate (1343) and a rear plate (1344) may be disposed on the front and rear sides of the drum (1340), respectively. A drum opening may be provided on the front plate (1343) at a position corresponding to the opening of the main body (1310) and the tub opening (1331) of the tub (1330). The drum (1340) may accommodate laundry. The drum (1340) may receive rotational power from a driving device (1360) and rotate within the tub (1330). The drum (1340) may perform washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration while rotating within the tub (1330).

[0215] In one embodiment, the drum (1340) may include a lifter (1341) and / or a plurality of holes (1342). The lifter (1341) may, for example, lift laundry while the drum (1340) rotates, thereby causing the laundry to repeatedly rise and fall, thereby evenly washing multiple surfaces of the laundry. The holes (1342) may be, for example, passages formed to allow water or washing water contained in the tub (1330) to flow into the interior of the drum (1340), or to discharge water or washing water inside the drum (1340) to the exterior. In one example, the lifter (1341) or the holes (1342) may be omitted.

[0216] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a control panel (1350) that supports interaction between a user and the washing machine (1300). In one example, the control panel (1350) may be positioned on the upper front side of the main body (1310) as illustrated in FIG. 1 , but the present document is not limited thereto. In one example, the control panel (1350) may include an input unit (1351) and a display unit (1352).

[0217] According to one embodiment, the input unit (1351) may include any type of user input means for obtaining user input for controlling the washing machine (1300). The user may input power on / off of the washing machine (1300), washing setting information (e.g., operation start / stop, course selection, time selection, etc.), etc., through the input unit (1351). For example, the input unit (1351) may be a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, or a touch switch, but the present document is not limited thereto. For example, the input unit (1351) may be in the form of a jog shuttle that a user can grasp and rotate. In one example, the input unit (1351) may include an infrared sensor. The user may input setting information remotely through a remote control, and the input setting information may be received by the input unit (1351) as an infrared signal. In one example, the input unit (1351) may include a microphone. Setting information by the user's voice may be acquired through the microphone.

[0218] According to one embodiment, the display unit (1352) may display various washing setting information input by the user and / or operating status information of the washing machine (1300). The display unit (1352) may include various types of display panels, such as LCD, LED, OLED, QLED, and Micro LED. For example, the display unit (1352) may be implemented as a touch screen with a touch pad provided on the front, and the present document is not limited to a specific type of display means. In one example, the display unit (1352) may include any type of audio display means, including a speaker, and may display each of the above-described information as an auditory signal through such audio display means. In one example, the display unit (1352) may operate to provide the user with information for guiding the user's input and / or information related to the currently running cycle audibly. In one example, the display unit (1352) may provide information on the total amount of water used during the washing process and / or the amount of water used for each cycle. For example, the display unit (1352) may separately provide information on the amount of water supplied during the washing operation and the amount of water supplied during the rinsing operation.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a driving device (1360) for rotating the drum (1340). The driving device (1360) may include a motor (1361) and a driving shaft (1362) for transmitting driving force generated by the motor (1361) to the drum (1340). The motor (1361) may be configured with a fixed stator (1361a) and a rotor (1361b) that rotates by electromagnetic interaction with the stator (1361a), thereby converting electrical power into mechanical rotational power. The rotational power generated by the motor (1361) may be transmitted to the drum (1340) through the driving shaft (1362). The driving shaft (1362) may be, for example, provided to be press-fitted into the rotor (1361b) of the motor (1361) and to rotate together with the rotor (1361b). The drive shaft (1362) may, for example, connect the drum (1340) and the motor (1361) by having a portion thereof penetrate the rear wall of the tub (1330). The drive device (1360) may rotate the drum (1340) forward or backward to perform washing, rinsing, and / or dehydration operations.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a water supply device (1370) for supplying washing water to the drum (1340) and / or the tub (1330). The water supply device (1370) may include at least one water supply pipe (1371) and at least one water supply valve (1372). The at least one water supply pipe (1371) may be provided to supply washing water into the interior of the tub (1330) using an external water source. One of the at least one water supply pipe (1371) may be connected to a detergent supply device (1313) provided within the main body (1310). Here, the detergent supply device (1313) may have an interior divided into a plurality of spaces, and each space may be provided to supply detergent or a rinse agent. Washing water passing through the detergent supply device (1313) can be supplied to the tub (1330) together with detergent (13 or rinse agent) through the detergent supply pipe (1313a). Another of at least one of the water supply pipes (1371) can be directly connected to the tub (1330). For example, washing water supplied through the water supply pipe (1371) directly connected to the tub (1330) can be directly supplied to the tub (1330) without passing through an intermediate component such as the detergent supply device (1313).

[0221] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a drainage device (1380) for draining wash water contained in the drum (1340) and / or the tub (1330). The drainage device (1380) may include a drain valve (1381), a first drainage pipe (1382), a second drainage pipe (1383), or a pump chamber (1384). The drainage device (1380) may be arranged, for example, at the bottom of the tub (1330) to drain wash water discharged from the tub (1330) to the outside of the washing machine (1300).

[0222] According to one embodiment, the drain valve (1381) may be configured to open and close the drain port (1332). When the drain valve (1381) is opened, the washing water contained in the tub (1330) may flow through the drain port (1332) to the drain device (1380).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the first drain pipe (1382) and the second drain pipe (1383) may form a path that guides the washing water to be discharged to the outside. For convenience of explanation, the upstream side with respect to the pump room (1384) is referred to as the first drain pipe (1382), and the downstream side is referred to as the second drain pipe (1383). The first drain pipe (1382) and the second drain pipe (1383) may be formed integrally. For example, one end of the first drain pipe (1382) may be connected to the drain port (1332) and the other end may be connected to the pump room (1384). The washing water may move into the pump room (1384) along the first drain pipe (1382). The second drain pipe (1383) may, for example, one end of the second drain pipe (1383) may be connected to the pump room (1384) and the other end may be connected to the outside of the washing machine (1300). Accordingly, the washing water passing through the pump room (1384) can be discharged to the outside of the washing machine (1300) along the second drain pipe (1383).

[0224] According to one embodiment, a pump room (1384) may be provided at the bottom of the tub (1330) to store water or wash water drained from the tub (1330). For example, a drain pump (1384a) may be provided inside the pump room (1384) to discharge the stored water or wash water to the outside. The water or wash water pumped by the drain pump (1384a) may be guided to the outside of the main body (1310) through a second drain pipe (1383).

[0225] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a balancer (1315a). The balancer (1315a) may include, for example, a balancer housing (13151) forming an annular channel (1315b) and a plurality of masses (1315c) disposed in the annular channel (1315b) to move along the annular channel (1315b) and perform a balancing function of the drum (1340). The plurality of masses (1315c) may have, for example, a ball shape (a 13-sphere shape). The plurality of masses (1315c) of the drum (1340) may move in a direction opposite to the direction of eccentricity caused in the drum (1340) by laundry when the drum (1340) rotates, thereby compensating for the eccentricity caused by the laundry.

[0226] According to one embodiment, the balancer (1315a) may be mounted on at least one of the front plate (1343) and the rear plate (1344) of the drum (1340). Since the balancers (1315a) mounted on the front plate (1343) and the rear plate (1344) are overall the same, the following description will focus on the balancer (1315a) mounted on the front plate (1343) of the drum (1340).

[0227] In one embodiment, the balancer housing (13151) may be manufactured by injection molding using a plastic material such as polypropylene or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). In one example, the balancer housing (13151) may be manufactured by joining using a heat-welding method.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) may include a vibration sensor (1310f). The vibration sensor (1310f) may be disposed on an outer surface of the drum (1340) to detect vibration of the drum (1340). For example, the vibration sensor (1310f) may be disposed at the front and / or rear of the drum (1340). Here, the front of the drum (1340) may refer to a direction toward the front plate (1343), and the rear of the drum (1340) may refer to a direction toward the rear plate (1344). The vibration sensor (1310f) may detect vibration while the drum (1340) rotates, and the control unit may calculate an eccentricity value of the drum (1340) based on a vibration value measured by the vibration sensor (1310f).

[0229] According to one embodiment, the washing machine (1300) can measure the eccentricity of the front of the drum (1340) and the eccentricity of the rear of the drum (1340) using one vibration sensor (1310f). For example, the vibration sensor (1310f) can be an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) sensor (or inertial measurement device). The IMU sensor can be configured to measure acceleration corresponding to linear motion and angular velocity corresponding to rotational motion for each of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis.

[0230] Fig. 15 is a control configuration diagram of a washing machine among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0231] The embodiment of Fig. 15 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 3 to 10. The embodiment of Fig. 15 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of Figs. 13 and 14.

[0232] The control configuration diagram (1500) illustrated in FIG. 15 may be included in the washing machine (1300) of FIG. 13 and FIG. 13. The control configuration diagram (1500) of FIG. 15 may be substantially identical to or similar to at least a portion of the control configuration diagram (300) of FIG. 3.

[0233] Hereinafter, among the configurations of the control configuration diagram (1500) of FIG. 15, the same reference numbers are used for configurations that are substantially similar to the configuration of the control configuration diagram (300) of FIG. 3, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0234] According to one embodiment, the control configuration (1500) may include a connector (1510). The connector (1510) may electrically connect the inverter controller (320) and the motor (1520). The connector (1510) may have substantially the same structure as the connector (330) of FIGS. 3 to 10.

[0235] According to one embodiment, the control configuration (1500) may include a motor (1520). The motor (1520) may be substantially identical to the motor (1360) of FIG. 14. The motor (1520) may be operated in an inverter manner.

[0236] According to one embodiment, the control configuration (1500) may include a drum (1530). The drum (1530) may be substantially identical to the drum (1340) of FIG. 14.

[0237] Fig. 16 is a drawing of a dryer among home appliances according to one embodiment. Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a dryer among home appliances according to one embodiment.

[0238] The embodiments of FIGS. 16 and 17 can be optionally combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 3 to 10.

[0239] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, the direction along the x-axis will be defined as the front-back direction of the clothes dryer (1600), the direction along the y-axis will be defined as the left-right direction of the clothes dryer (1600), and the direction along the z-axis will be defined as the up-down direction of the clothes dryer (1600). The terms “front-back direction,” “left-right direction,” and “up-down direction” to be used hereinafter are defined based on the drawings illustrated, and the shape and position of each component are not limited thereby.

[0240] According to one embodiment, a clothes dryer (1600) can heat the air circulating inside to dry an item. The clothes dryer (1600) can be classified into a heater type, a heat pump type, or a hybrid type based on the method of heating the air. The hybrid type can heat the air by using, for example, a heater type and a heat pump type together or alternately. It is assumed that the clothes dryer (1600) described in this document is a hybrid type.

[0241] According to one embodiment, the clothes dryer (1600) may include a body (1610). The body (1610) may form the exterior of the clothes dryer (1600). The body (1610) may be formed of at least one material selected from the group consisting of metal and plastic. The clothes dryer (1600) may be provided in various shapes, but may be provided in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[0242] In one embodiment, the dryer (1600) may include a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be disposed within the body (1610).

[0243] According to one embodiment, the main body (1610) may include a front cover (1611), a top cover (1612), left / right side covers (1613), a rear cover (1614), or a bottom cover (1615). The components included in the main body (1610) may be configured individually or may be configured integrally. For example, the left / right side covers (1613) and the rear cover (1614) included in the main body (1610) may be formed integrally to form a side / rear cover. The front cover (1611), the top cover (1612), the left / right side covers (1613), the rear cover (1614), or the bottom cover (1615) included in the main body (1610) may form an internal housing. The internal housing may include an internal space in which various components that constitute the clothes dryer (1600) may be stored or mounted.

[0244] According to one embodiment, a water tank (1616) may be provided in the main body (1610). The water tank (1616) may be provided on the upper portion of the main body (1610). The water tank (1616) may be assembled into a recessed portion formed at a point on the upper portion of the front cover (1611). The water tank (1616) may be detachably fixed from the recessed portion. The water tank (1616) may be provided to collect condensate generated by the refrigerant cycle of the clothes dryer (1600).

[0245] According to one embodiment, the main body (1610) may include an input / output unit (1617). The input / output unit (1617) may include an input unit (1617a, 1617c) for receiving a user's input and an output unit (1617b) for visually or audibly conveying information to the user. The output unit (1617b) may be implemented as a display (1617b).

[0246] According to one embodiment, the input / output unit (1617) may be provided on a panel (1618) located at the top of the main body (1610). A circuit board may be provided on the back surface of the panel (1618). The circuit board may be located inside the clothes dryer (1600). The display (1617b) or sensors may be mounted in at least a portion of the space provided in the circuit board. A processor constituting a control unit may be mounted in at least a portion of the space provided in the circuit board.

[0247] According to one embodiment, the input unit may include a dial button (1617a). The dial button (1617a) may be implemented as a dial or a jog shuttle. The dial button (1617a) may have a wheel structure. The dial button (1617a) may receive user input by rotating it clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0248] In one embodiment, the input unit may include a button (1617c). The button (1617c) may receive user input by touch or pressing. The button (1617c) may sense a user's touch using a capacitive or pressure-sensitive method, or may sense input by physical pressing.

[0249] In one embodiment, the output unit may include a display (1617b). The display (1617b) may visually output information to be conveyed to the user. Although not shown, the output unit may include a speaker. The speaker may audibly output information to be conveyed to the user.

[0250] In one embodiment, the body (1610) may include a base (1660). The base (1660) may be provided at a lower portion of the body (1610) to form a bottom cover (1615). For example, the base (1660) may form a bottom surface in the internal housing of the body (1610). The bottom cover (1615) may be provided with legs (1619) for supporting the body (1610). The legs (1619) may space the body (1610) from the bottom surface by a predetermined distance. For example, the bottom cover (1615) may be provided with a plurality of legs (1619) so as to stably support the body (1610).

[0251] In one embodiment, a clothes dryer (1600) may include a drum (1620) configured to receive a laundry within an inner housing. The drum (1620) may include an inlet into which the laundry is introduced. The inlet of the drum may be defined as a first opening (1625). The drum (1620) may be rotatably arranged within the inner housing of the main body (1610).

[0252] According to one embodiment, the drum (1620) may include an inlet (1621) through which air is introduced into the interior of the drum (1623) and an outlet (1622) through which air is discharged from the interior of the drum (1623) to the exterior of the drum. The inlet (1621) may be formed on one side of the drum (1620), and the outlet (1622) may be formed on the other side of the drum (1620). The inlet (1621) may be, for example, a rear-side opening of the drum (1620). The outlet (1622) may be, for example, a front-side opening (e.g., a first opening (1625)) of the drum (1620). For example, the front-side opening of the drum (1620) may be an inlet of the drum.

[0253] In one embodiment, high-temperature dry air may be introduced into the drum (1620) through the inlet (1621) to dry the object to be dried contained in the drum (1620). The air used to dry the object to be dried may be discharged from the drum (1620) through the outlet (1622). The air discharged from the drum (1620) through the outlet (1622) may contain a large amount of moisture.

[0254] According to one embodiment, a plurality of lifters (1624) may be arranged inside the drum (1620). The lifters (1624) may raise or lower the object to be dried so that the object to be dried may come into contact with hot air while floating in the space inside the drum (1620).

[0255] According to one embodiment, a door (1630) for opening and closing the first opening (1625) may be installed on the front of the main body (1610). The door (1630) may be hinged to one side of the first opening (1625) and may be provided to be rotatable.

[0256] According to one embodiment, a base (1660) may be placed below the drum (1620). Referring to FIG. 17, a heat pump (1670) forming a refrigerant cycle may be mounted on the base (1660). The heat pump (1670) may include an evaporator (1671), a condenser (1672), a compressor (1673), or an expansion device. In addition, a blower fan (1634) or a driving motor (1631) may be mounted on the base (1660). For example, the base cover (1664) may form a duct structure together with the base (1660).

[0257] According to one embodiment, a blower fan (1634) may be provided on a base (1660). The blower fan (1634) may generate blowing force based on power transmitted by a driving motor to form an air flow path. For example, the blower fan (1634) may discharge air in a radial direction. To this end, the blower fan (1634) may include a rotation axis formed at the center and a plurality of blades formed in a circumferential direction around the rotation axis.

[0258] According to one embodiment, the blower fan (1634) may be implemented as a variety of fans, but as an example, may be implemented as a sirocco fan. The blower fan (1634) implemented as a sirocco fan may have different wind speeds depending on the rotation direction. For example, the wind speed when the blower fan (1634) rotates clockwise (counterclockwise) may be faster than the wind speed when the blower fan (1634) rotates counterclockwise (clockwise).

[0259] According to one embodiment, a refrigerant cycle for heating and condensing air may be formed by a heat pump (1670). The refrigerant cycle may correspond to a series of cyclic processes consisting of compression-condensation-expansion-evaporation. The main body (1610) may include an evaporator (1671), a condenser (1672), a compressor (1673), and an expansion device (1674) to form the refrigerant cycle. The evaporator (1671) and the condenser (1672) may exchange heat with air. The evaporator (1671) and the condenser (1672) may be collectively referred to as a heat exchanger.

[0260] According to one embodiment, while the clothes dryer (1600) performs a drying cycle or an anti-wrinkle cycle, a closed flow path may be formed inside the main body (1610). Here, the closed flow path may be understood as an air movement path (see arrows in FIG. 17) that allows air inside the drum (1620) to circulate around the heat pump (1670) and the drum (1620). The closed flow path may be formed to prevent air outside the main body (1610) from flowing into the drum (1620) or air inside the drum (1620) from flowing out of the main body (1610). In other words, the air flow may form a closed loop.

[0261] According to one embodiment, the clothes dryer (1600) may include a first filter unit (1680) detachably mounted on an air circulating passage. The first filter unit (1680) may include a filter member that filters foreign substances such as lint flowing together with the air circulating inside the drum (1620). The filter member may include at least one of wool, synthetic resin, or steel. The filter member may be mounted on a filter frame that constitutes an exterior of the first filter unit (1680).

[0262] According to one embodiment, the first filter unit (1680) may be removable / mountable to the filter duct. The filter duct may be formed by cutting or sinking a portion corresponding to the lower portion of the first opening (1625) of the drum (1620). The filter duct may form an inlet into which the first filter unit (1680) is introduced. The filter duct may be arranged on a path through which air circulates during a drying operation.

[0263] In one embodiment, the first filter unit (1680) can collect foreign substances generated when the clothes dryer (1600) performs a drying operation. A user can detach the first filter unit (1680) to remove the collected foreign substances, and mount the cleaned first filter unit (1680) on the filter duct.

[0264] According to one embodiment, the clothes dryer (1600) may include a second opening (1665) provided on the front of the main body (1610) to allow access to the heat pump (1670). A second filter unit (1650) may be mounted inside the main body (1610) through the second opening (1665). The second filter unit (1650) may be detachably mounted in a unit receiving portion (1661) formed inside the main body (1610) through the second opening (1665). Although not shown, a dehumidifying unit may be mounted in the unit receiving portion (1661). The dehumidifying unit may be provided for the clothes dryer (1600) to remove moisture contained in the outside air. That is, a second filter unit (1650) or a dehumidifying unit may be mounted in the unit receiving portion (1661), and the dehumidifying unit and the second filter unit (1650) may be provided so as to be interchangeable with each other. A unit cover (1640) for opening and closing the second opening (1665) may be provided on the front of the main body (1610).

[0265] For example, when a dehumidifying unit (1690) is mounted in the unit receiving portion (1661), the clothes dryer (1600) can perform a dehumidifying operation to dehumidify the surrounding space. While the clothes dryer (1600) performs the dehumidifying operation, the second opening (1665) can be opened.

[0266] For example, when the second filter unit (1650) is mounted in the unit receiving portion (1661), the dryer (1600) can perform a drying operation for drying items such as clothes. While the clothes dryer (1600) performs the drying operation, the second opening (1665) can be closed.

[0267] According to one embodiment, when the unit cover (1640) closes the second opening (1665), the front surface of the unit cover (1640) and the front cover (1611) of the main body (1610) can be connected to form a smooth surface without a step. The user can also remove foreign substances, including lint or dust, attached to the heat pump (1670) through the second opening (1665).

[0268] According to one embodiment, the unit cover (1640) may include a coupling protrusion (1641). The coupling protrusion (1641) may protrude from the inner surface of the unit cover (1640). The main body (1610) may include a coupling groove (1663) corresponding to the coupling protrusion (1641). When the coupling protrusion (1641) and the coupling groove (1663) are coupled, the unit cover (1640) may be in a closed state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the main body (1610) and the coupling protrusion (1641) may be formed integrally, and the unit cover (1640) and the coupling groove (1663) may be formed integrally. That is, the coupling of the main body (1610) and the unit cover (1640) may be modified in various forms.

[0269] According to one embodiment, the unit cover (1640) may also include a coupling hinge (1642) that provides a rotation axis to rotate with respect to the main body (1610). The coupling hinge (1642) may be provided at the lower portion of the unit cover (1640). The main body (1610) may include a coupling hinge mounting portion (1662) corresponding to the coupling hinge (1642). The coupling hinge (1642) may be coupled to the coupling hinge mounting portion (1662) to rotate, and by this rotation, a space in which the dehumidifying unit (1690) or the second filter unit (1650) is mounted, i.e., a unit receiving portion (1661), may be opened and closed.

[0270] According to one embodiment, the second filter unit (1650) can be detachably mounted on the dryer (1600). The second filter unit (1650) can be detachably mounted inside the main body (1610) through the second opening (1665). The second filter unit (1650) can further collect foreign substances that are not filtered by the first filter unit (1680) by including a filter member. The second filter unit (1650) can be mounted on or detached from the unit receiving portion (1661). The second filter unit (1650) can prevent air from escaping on the closed flow path. That is, the second filter unit (1650) can prevent the drying efficiency of the dryer (1600) from being reduced. The second filter unit (1650) can be disposed on the base (1660).

[0271] According to one embodiment, the compressor (1673) of the heat pump (1670) of the dryer (1600) may include a motor. Here, the motor of the compressor (1673) may be controlled by the control configuration diagram (300) of the home appliance illustrated in FIG. 3. The motor may be driven by an inverter.

[0272] In one embodiment, the dryer (1600) may include the control circuit diagram (300) of FIG. 3. In one embodiment, the dryer (1600) may include the connector (330) of FIG. 3. The connector may electrically connect the printed circuit board and the motor of the compressor (1673).

[0273] According to one embodiment, the connector included in the dryer (1600) may be substantially identical to the connector illustrated in FIGS. 4 through 10.

[0274] A refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment may include a main body (10), a storage compartment (20) formed as a compartment within the main body (10), a compressor (340) including a motor (341) for compressing a refrigerant, a cold air supply device (50) configured to supply cold air to the storage compartment, and a printed circuit board assembly (PBA) configured to supply power and control signals to the motor (341). The printed circuit board assembly may include a printed circuit board (410) (PCB, Printed Circuit Board) and a connector (330) arranged to electrically connect the motor (341) and the printed circuit board (410). The connector (330) may include a first pin (332) arranged to be connected to the printed circuit board (410), a second pin (333) connected to the motor (341) via a wire and spaced apart from the first pin (332), and a chip inductor (334) coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin (332) and the second pin (333).

[0275] According to one embodiment, the connector (330) may include a chip inductor receiving portion (331) that is at least partially open to allow the chip inductor (334) to be seated therein.

[0276] According to one embodiment, the first connection end (3321) located at the portion of the first pin (332) facing the second pin (333) may be arranged to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The second connection end (3331) located at the portion of the second pin (333) facing the first pin (332) may be arranged to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331).

[0277] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor (334) may be positioned above the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331). The chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a first protrusion (335) protruding upward between the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) among the bottom portions (3311).

[0278] According to one embodiment, when there are a plurality of chip inductors (334), the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a second protrusion (336) protruding upward from the bottom portion (3311) between two adjacent chip inductors (334).

[0279] According to one embodiment, the first pin (1010) may include a first rod portion (1011) having a straight shape and a first connecting end (1012) formed at an end of the first rod portion (1011) toward the second pin (1020) and having a larger horizontal cross-sectional area than the first rod portion (1011). The second pin (1020) may include a second rod portion (1021) having a straight shape and a second connecting end (1022) formed at an end of the second rod portion (1021) toward the first pin (1010) and having a larger horizontal cross-sectional area than the second rod portion (1021).

[0280] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a bottom portion (3311), a first partition wall (3312) and a second partition wall (3313) formed to face each other and extending from the bottom portion (3311), and a filter receiving space (3314) defined by the bottom portion (3311), the first partition wall (3312), and the second partition wall (3313) and having an open upper portion.

[0281] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a first groove (3301) formed in the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) so that the first pin (332) is introduced therein, and a second groove (3302) formed in the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) so that the second pin (333) is introduced therein, and positioned on the opposite side of the first groove (3301).

[0282] According to one embodiment, the first pin (332) and the second pin (333) to be electrically connected to each other may be arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the first pin (332) and the longitudinal direction of the second pin (333) overlap each other.

[0283] According to one embodiment, a home appliance may include a main body (10, 1110, 1310, 1610), a motor (341, 1520) driven by an inverter, and a printed circuit board assembly (PBA) configured to supply power and control signals to the motor (341, 1520). The printed circuit board assembly may include a printed circuit board (PCB) and a connector (330, 1510) arranged to electrically connect the motor (341, 1520) and the printed circuit board. The connector (330, 1510) may include a first pin (332) arranged to be connected to the printed circuit board, a second pin (333) connected to the motor (341, 1520) via a wire and spaced apart from the first pin (332), and a chip inductor (334) coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin (332) and the second pin (333).

[0284] According to one embodiment, the connector (330, 1510) may include a chip inductor receiving portion (331) that is at least partially open to allow the chip inductor (334) to be seated therein.

[0285] According to one embodiment, the first connection end (3321) located at the portion of the first pin (332) facing the second pin (333) may be arranged to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The second connection end (3331) located at the portion of the second pin (333) facing the first pin (332) may be arranged to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331).

[0286] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor (334) may be positioned above the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331). The chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a first protrusion (335) protruding upward between the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) among the bottom portions (3311).

[0287] According to one embodiment, when there are a plurality of chip inductors (334), the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include at least one second protrusion (336) protruding upward from the bottom portion (3311) between two adjacent chip inductors (334).

[0288] According to one embodiment, the first pin (1010) may include a first rod portion (1011) having a straight shape and a first connecting end (1012) formed at an end of the first rod portion (1011) toward the second pin (1020) and having a larger horizontal cross-sectional area than the first rod portion (1011). The second pin (1020) may include a second rod portion (1021) having a straight shape and a second connecting end (1022) formed at an end of the second rod portion (1021) toward the first pin (1010) and having a larger horizontal cross-sectional area than the second rod portion (1021).

[0289] According to one embodiment, the chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a bottom portion (3311), a first partition wall (3312) and a second partition wall (3313) formed to face each other and extend from the bottom portion (3311), a filter receiving space (3314) defined by the bottom portion (3311), the first partition wall (3312) and the second partition wall (3313) and having an open upper portion, a first groove formed in the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) so that the first pin (332) is introduced, and a second groove formed in the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) so that the second pin (333) is introduced and located on the opposite side of the first groove.

[0290] A refrigerator (1) according to one embodiment may include a main body (10), a storage compartment (20) formed as a partition within the main body (10), a cold air supply device (50) configured to supply cold air to the storage compartment (20), a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within the main body (10) and having electronic components mounted thereon, a power supply unit (310) disposed to supply power to the electronic components, and a first power connector (350) disposed to electrically connect the power supply unit (310) and the printed circuit board. The first power connector (350) may include a first pin disposed to be connected to the printed circuit board, a second pin connected to the power supply unit (310) via a wire and disposed spaced apart from the first pin, and a chip inductor coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin and the second pin.

[0291] According to one embodiment, the connector (330) may include a chip inductor receiving portion (331) that is at least partially open so that the chip inductor (334) is seated therein. A first connection end (3321) located at a portion of the first pin (332) facing the second pin (333) may be arranged to be introduced into a bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). A second connection end (3331) located at a portion of the second pin (333) facing the first pin (332) may be arranged to be introduced into a bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The chip inductor (334) may be arranged above the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331). The above chip inductor receiving portion (331) may include a first protrusion (335) protruding upward between the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) among the bottom portions (3311).

[0292] According to one embodiment, a home appliance may include a main body (10, 1110, 1310, 1610), a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed within the main body (10, 1110, 1310, 1610) and having electronic components mounted thereon, a power supply unit (310) disposed to supply power to the electronic components, and a first power connector (350, 1180) disposed to electrically connect the power supply unit (310) and the printed circuit board. The first power connector (350, 1180) may include a first pin disposed to be connected to the printed circuit board, a second pin connected to the power supply unit (310, 1160) via a wire and disposed spaced apart from the first pin, and a chip inductor coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin and the second pin.

[0293] Although the foregoing description in this disclosure has focused on specific embodiments, it should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to such specific embodiments, but rather encompasses various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the various embodiments.

Claims

1. In the refrigerator, Body (10); A storage room (20) formed as a compartment within the above body (10); A cold air supply device (50) including a compressor (340) including a motor (341) for compressing a refrigerant and configured to supply cold air to the storage room; and A printed circuit board assembly (PBA) configured to supply power and control signals to the motor (341), comprising a printed circuit board assembly including a printed circuit board (410) (PCB, Printed Circuit Board) and a connector (330) arranged to electrically connect the motor (341) and the printed circuit board (410), The above connector (330) is A first pin (332) arranged to be connected to the above printed circuit board (410); A second pin (333) connected to the motor (341) through a wire and spaced apart from the first pin (332); and A refrigerator comprising a chip inductor (334) electrically connected to the first pin (332) and the second pin (333).

2. In paragraph 1, The above connector (330) is A refrigerator comprising a chip inductor receiving portion (331) at least partially open to allow the chip inductor (334) to be seated therein.

3. In paragraph 2, The first connection end (3321) located at the portion of the first pin (332) facing the second pin (333) is arranged to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The second connection end (3331) located at the portion of the second pin (333) facing the first pin (332) is arranged to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The above chip inductor (334) is placed on the upper side of the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331), The above chip inductor receiving portion (331) is A refrigerator including a first protrusion (335) protruding upward between the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) among the bottom portions (3311).

4. In either paragraph 2 or paragraph 3, The above chip inductor receiving portion (331) is A refrigerator including a second protrusion (336) protruding upward from the bottom (3311) between two adjacent chip inductors (334) when the above chip inductors (334) are multiple.

5. In one of the clauses 1 to 4, The above first pin (1010) is, It includes a first load portion (1011) in the shape of a letter I and a first connecting end (1012) formed at the end of the first load portion (1011) toward the second pin (1020) and having a horizontal cross-sectional area larger than that of the first load portion (1011). The above second pin (1020) is, A refrigerator comprising a second load portion (1021) in the shape of a letter I and a second connecting end (1022) formed at an end of the second load portion (1021) toward the first pin (1010) and having a larger horizontal cross-sectional area than the second load portion (1021).

6. In one of the clauses 2 to 4, The above chip inductor receiving portion (331) is Bottom (3311); A first bulkhead (3312) and a second bulkhead (3313) formed to face each other and extend from the above bottom portion (3311); and It includes a filter receiving space (3314) defined by the bottom portion (3311), the first partition wall (3312) and the second partition wall (3313) and having an open upper portion, The above chip inductor receiving portion (331) is A first groove (3301) formed on the bottom (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) so that the first pin (332) is inserted; and A refrigerator comprising a second groove (3302) formed on the bottom (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) so that the second pin (333) is introduced and located on the opposite side of the first groove (3301).

7. In one of paragraphs 1 to 6, A refrigerator in which the first pin (332) and the second pin (333) to be electrically connected to each other are arranged so that the longitudinal direction of the first pin (332) and the longitudinal direction of the second pin (333) overlap each other.

8. Body (10, 1110, 1310, 1610); A motor driven by an inverter (341, 1520); and A printed circuit board assembly (PBA) configured to supply power and control signals to the motor (341, 1520), comprising a printed circuit board assembly including a printed circuit board (PCB) and a connector (330, 1510) arranged to electrically connect the motor (341, 1520) and the printed circuit board, The above connector (330, 1510) is A first pin (332) arranged to be connected to the printed circuit board; A second pin (333) connected to the motor (341, 1520) through a wire and spaced apart from the first pin (332); and A chip inductor (334) coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin (332) and the second pin (333), Home appliances.

9. In paragraph 8, The above connector, A home appliance comprising a chip inductor receiving portion (331) at least partially open to allow the chip inductor (334) to be seated therein.

10. In paragraph 9, The first connection end (3321) located at the portion of the first pin (332) facing the second pin (333) is arranged to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The second connection end (3331) located at the portion of the second pin (333) facing the first pin (332) is arranged to be introduced into the bottom portion (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331). The above chip inductor (334) is placed on the upper side of the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331), The above chip inductor receiving portion (331) is A home appliance including a first protrusion (335) protruding upward between the first connection end (3321) and the second connection end (3331) of the bottom part (3311).

11. In one of the 9th to 10th clauses, The above chip inductor receiving portion (331) is A home appliance, comprising at least one second protrusion (336) protruding upward from the bottom (3311) between two adjacent chip inductors (334) when the above chip inductors (334) are multiple.

12. In one of the clauses 8 to 11, The above first pin (1010) is, It includes a first load portion (1011) in the shape of a letter I and a first connecting end (1012) formed at the end of the first load portion (1011) toward the second pin (1020) and having a horizontal cross-sectional area larger than that of the first load portion (1011). The above second pin (1020) is, A home appliance comprising a second load portion (1021) in the shape of a letter I and a second connecting end (1022) formed at an end of the second load portion (1021) toward the first pin (1010) and having a horizontal cross-sectional area larger than that of the second load portion (1021).

13. In one of the clauses 8 to 11, The above chip inductor receiving portion (331) is Bottom (3311); A first bulkhead (3312) and a second bulkhead (3313) formed to face each other and extend from the above bottom portion (3311); A filter receiving space (3314) defined by the bottom portion (3311), the first partition wall (3312) and the second partition wall (3313) and having an open upper portion; A first groove formed on the bottom (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) so that the first pin (332) is inserted; and A home appliance, comprising a second groove formed on the bottom (3311) of the chip inductor receiving portion (331) so that the second pin (333) is introduced, and located on the opposite side of the first groove.

14. Body (10, 1110, 1310, 1610); A printed circuit board (PCB) placed within the above body (10, 1110, 1310, 1610) and having electronic components mounted thereon; A power supply unit (310) arranged to supply power to the above electronic components; and It includes a power connector (350, 1180) arranged to electrically connect the power supply unit (310) and the printed circuit board, The above power connector (350, 1180) is A first pin arranged to be connected to the printed circuit board; A second pin connected to the power supply unit (310, 1160) via a wire and spaced apart from the first pin; and comprising a chip inductor coupled to be electrically connected to the first pin and the second pin; Home appliances.

15. In paragraph 14, The above power connector (350, 1180) is It includes a chip inductor receiving portion (331) that is at least partially open so that the chip inductor can be seated therein, The first connection end positioned at the portion of the first pin facing the second pin is arranged to be introduced into the bottom of the chip inductor receiving portion, The second connection end, which is positioned at the portion of the second pin facing the first pin, is arranged to be introduced into the bottom of the chip inductor receiving portion, The chip inductor is disposed on the upper side of the first connection end and the second connection end, The above chip inductor receiving portion is, A home appliance comprising a first protrusion protruding upward between the first connecting end and the second connecting end of the bottom portion.

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