Clothing treatment apparatus

The clothing processing device addresses garment tangling by using a rotatable drum front portion and anti-tangle door features, along with a circulation system, to enhance processing efficiency and even drying.

WO2026116861A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-04LG ELECTRONICS INC
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
LG ELECTRONICS INC
Filing Date
2025-11-14
Publication Date
2026-06-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional clothing processing devices face issues such as tangling of garments due to differences in rotational speeds between the front and back parts of the garment, leading to inefficient drying and uneven processing within the drum.

Method used

The device incorporates a drum front portion with a rotatable first rotating body and a drum input port, allowing independent rotation of the drum front portion relative to the drum, along with a door equipped with a rotatable anti-tangle member to prevent tangling, and a circulation system with a heat exchanger for efficient air flow and moisture removal.

Benefits of technology

The solution enhances processing efficiency by reducing tangling and ensuring even drying, improving air circulation, and maintaining consistent drying performance.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothing treatment apparatus comprising: a cabinet provided with an inlet; a front support unit that is provided with a support panel fixed to the inside of the cabinet, a panel inlet passing through the support panel and communicating with the inlet, and a connection body provided on the support panel and surrounding the panel inlet; a drum front unit that is provided with a first rotary body rotatably provided on the front support unit and a drum inlet passing through the first rotary body and communicating with the panel inlet; and a drum that is located inside the cabinet, rotatably supported by the connection body to provide a space for accommodating the first rotary body, and provides a space for accommodating an object to be treated introduced via the drum inlet.
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