Clothing processing device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothing processing device. The clothing processing device comprises: a first cabinet forming an outer appearance; a first drum which is rotatably provided inside the first cabinet and accommodates clothes; a second cabinet having an upper part on which the first cabinet is stacked; a tub positioned inside the second cabinet; and a second drum which is rotatably provided inside the tub and accommodates clothes, wherein an assembly guide structure is provided between the first cabinet and the second cabinet. Therefore, according to the present invention, when a first processing device is stacked on the upper part of a second processing device, an exhaust pipe and an intake pipe of the first processing device can be easily connected to an exhaust pipe and an intake pipe of the second processing device.

Description

Clothing processing device

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing processing device, and more specifically, to an integrated clothing processing device in which a washing machine that simultaneously implements washing and drying functions and a dryer that performs drying functions are stacked.

[0002] Generally, a clothing processing device is a device for handling various tasks related to clothing, encompassing washing devices for washing clothes, drying devices for drying wet clothes, and refreshers for removing odors or wrinkles embedded in clothing.

[0003] A conventional laundry device includes a cabinet forming an exterior, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing water, a drum rotatably provided inside the tub for storing laundry, and a drive unit for rotating the drum.

[0004] In particular, washing machines are classified into top-loading and front-loading types depending on the position of the drum. Unlike top-loading machines, front-loading machines are equipped with a horizontal drum, and accordingly, laundry is fed into the drum through the front of the washing machine. Washing machines of this front-loading type are widely used because they have a smaller size compared to top-loading machines, a larger washing capacity, high washing performance, and do not cause laundry to tangle.

[0005] In addition to these washing machines, front-loading drying machines have been developed and are widely used. In homes and dry cleaners, washing machines and dryers are mostly used together; in dry cleaners in particular, multiple washing and drying machines are used together, and washing or drying machines can be combined in pairs. In this case, to reduce the installation area, the dryer can be stacked on top of the washing machine.

[0006] Korean Patent Publication KR10-2021-0113857A discloses a clothing processing device having a drying device on the upper part and a washing device on the lower part.

[0007] At this time, the above-mentioned clothing processing device can be used simultaneously by sharing the connecting duct required for the drying function of the drying device and the washing device.

[0008] The above-described garment processing device discharges air heated through a heat exchanger into the interior of the drum through a duct located at the rear of the drum, and circulates the air inside the drum used for drying to the heat exchanger through a duct located at the front of the drum.

[0009] At this time, the front of the washing device of the above-mentioned clothing processing device is connected to a cabinet and does not move, but since the rear of the washing device shakes severely, a bellows-shaped duct is provided to withstand the shaking.

[0010] However, bellows-type ducts have a limitation in that there is a risk of damage when exposed to high-temperature hot air.

[0011] Meanwhile, the second intake duct and the second exhaust duct connected to the tub are positioned at one end in the first garment processing device and at the other end in the second garment processing device.

[0012] Therefore, when stacking the first garment processing device on the second garment processing device, there is a limitation in that one side and the other side of the second intake duct must be positioned at corresponding locations, and one side and the other side of the second exhaust duct must be positioned at corresponding locations and connected.

[0013] In addition, when stacking the first garment processing device onto the second garment processing device, it is first placed on the second garment processing device and then assembled while moving in the placed state, and there must be no structure that gets in the way when moving.

[0014] However, the second intake duct and the second exhaust duct are arranged so that their respective ends protrude outward in order to connect one side to the other, and there is a limitation in that assembly is difficult because the protruding ends get caught on each other when the first garment processing device is placed on the second garment processing device and moved.

[0015] The present invention was created to improve upon the problems of conventional garment processing devices as described above, and aims to provide a garment processing device that can be used simultaneously in a drying device and a washing device by sharing a connecting duct that includes a heating unit necessary for the drying function.

[0016] In addition, the purpose is to provide a clothing processing device that facilitates positional alignment between the first processing device and the second processing device when the first processing device is stacked on the second processing device.

[0017] In addition, the purpose is to provide a clothing processing device that allows the parts of the first processing device and the parts of the second processing device to be easily connected when the first processing device and the second processing device are stacked.

[0018] In addition, the purpose is to provide a clothing processing device that prevents interference between the parts of the first processing device and the parts of the second processing device when the first processing device is seated on the second processing device and moved and assembled.

[0019] In addition, the purpose is to provide a clothing processing device that can prevent damage caused by high-temperature hot air while using a bellows-type duct.

[0020] In addition, the purpose is to provide a clothing processing device capable of selectively performing a drying function using a common connecting duct.

[0021] In addition, the purpose is to provide a clothing processing device capable of improving space efficiency and control efficiency by using a standardized Euro conversion device.

[0022] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the clothing processing device according to the present invention facilitates positional alignment between the drying device and the washing device when the drying device and the washing device are stacked.

[0023] At this time, an assembly guide structure is provided between the drying device and the washing device to guide the stacked assembly of the drying device and the washing device.

[0024] Specifically, the garment processing device according to the present invention comprises: a first cabinet forming an exterior; a first drum rotatably provided inside the first cabinet to accommodate garments; a second cabinet on which the first cabinet is stacked; a tub located inside the second cabinet; and a second drum rotatably provided inside the tub to accommodate garments; and an assembly guide structure may be provided between the first cabinet and the second cabinet.

[0025] The assembly guide structure may include a holder and a holder insertion part. The first cabinet may have a plurality of holders on the lower side, and the second cabinet may have a plurality of holder insertion parts into which each of the plurality of holders is inserted.

[0026] Here, as the holder is inserted into the holder insertion part, the first cabinet is positionally aligned when stacked on the second cabinet, and the stacking operation of the first cabinet and the second cabinet becomes easier.

[0027] Additionally, the garment processing device according to the present invention further comprises an exhaust duct through which air from the tub is discharged; wherein the exhaust duct may include a first exhaust pipe, at least a portion thereof disposed inside the first cabinet; and a second exhaust pipe, at least a portion thereof disposed inside the second cabinet and connected to the first exhaust pipe.

[0028] The end of the first exhaust pipe connected to the second exhaust pipe may be positioned outside the first cabinet, and the end of the second exhaust pipe connected to the first exhaust pipe may be positioned outside the second cabinet.

[0029] In addition, the second exhaust pipe may have an insertion end disposed inside the first exhaust pipe.

[0030] Accordingly, the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe can be stably connected without being interrupted.

[0031] In addition, the insertion end may be positioned at a predetermined distance in the radial direction from the first exhaust pipe.

[0032] Accordingly, position correction is possible when the first cabinet is stacked on the second cabinet, and assembly accuracy and convenience can be improved.

[0033] Meanwhile, the garment processing device according to the present invention further comprises an intake duct through which air is introduced into the tub; wherein the intake duct may include a first intake pipe, at least a portion thereof disposed inside the first cabinet; and a second intake pipe, at least a portion thereof disposed inside the second cabinet and connected to the first intake pipe.

[0034] In addition, the first intake pipe may have a first protruding end connected to the second intake pipe, and the second intake pipe may have a second protruding end disposed inside the first protruding end.

[0035] In addition, the first protruding end may be arranged at a predetermined radial distance from the second protruding end.

[0036] At this time, the second exhaust pipe may include a bellows.

[0037] Therefore, the rearward movement of the tub can be absorbed, thereby preventing damage or breakage of the second exhaust pipe. In particular, as air at a relatively lower temperature than that of the second intake pipe flows through the second exhaust pipe, damage and breakage of the second exhaust pipe and the bellows can be prevented.

[0038] Meanwhile, the second cabinet is provided with a holder stack portion on which the holder is seated around the perimeter of the holder insertion portion, and when the first cabinet is stacked on top of the second cabinet, the holder moves along the holder stack portion after being seated thereon, and the holder can be inserted into the holder insertion portion and fixed to the second cabinet.

[0039] In addition, the second cabinet may be provided with a holder insertion guide formed to connect the holder stack portion and the holder insertion portion and to curve the holder downward.

[0040] Additionally, the upper surface of the second cabinet may be positioned below the holder stack portion.

[0041] Accordingly, when the first cabinet moves while seated on the upper part of the second cabinet, contact and interference between the parts placed in the first cabinet and the parts placed in the second cabinet can be prevented.

[0042] Additionally, the clothing processing device according to the present invention may include: a first cabinet forming an exterior; a first drum rotatably provided inside the first cabinet to accommodate clothing; a second cabinet on which the first cabinet is stacked and fixed; a tub located inside the second cabinet; a second drum rotatably provided inside the tub to accommodate clothing; a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe that discharge air from the tub to an exhaust section disposed in the first cabinet and are connected when the first cabinet is stacked in the second cabinet; and a first intake pipe and a second intake pipe that discharge air from an intake section disposed in the first cabinet to the tub and are connected when the first cabinet is stacked in the second cabinet.

[0043] In addition, the temperature of the air flowing through the second exhaust pipe may be lower than the temperature of the air flowing through the second intake pipe. Accordingly, damage to the bellows provided in the second exhaust pipe can be prevented.

[0044] Meanwhile, between the first cabinet and the second cabinet, an assembly guide structure is provided to guide the position during stacking, and the assembly guide structure can guide the first cabinet to move downward when the first cabinet moves forward from the top of the second cabinet.

[0045] Accordingly, when the first cabinet and the second cabinet are stacked, the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe can be connected without unnecessary contact, and the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe can also be connected without unnecessary contact.

[0046] As explained above, the clothing processing device according to the present invention has the effect of allowing simultaneous use in both the drying device and the washing device by connecting the duct of the drying device and the duct of the washing device with a single connecting duct.

[0047] In addition, when stacking the first processing device on the second processing device, there is an effect of facilitating positional alignment between the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0048] In addition, when stacking the first processing device and the second processing device, there is an effect of easily connecting the parts of the first processing device and the parts of the second processing device that require connection.

[0049] In addition, when assembling by moving while the first processing unit is placed on the second processing unit, no interference occurs between the parts of the first processing unit and the parts of the second processing unit, which has the effect of facilitating the positional alignment of the first processing unit.

[0050] In addition, by using a bellows-type duct and allowing cooled air to flow inside the drum rather than heated air entering the drum, it is possible to prevent damage caused by high-temperature hot air.

[0051] In addition, by selectively opening and closing the duct connected to the drying device and the duct connected to the washing device through a single valve, it is possible to selectively perform the drying function.

[0052] FIG. 1 is a perspective view for explaining a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining the internal structure of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] FIGS. 3 and 4 are enlarged views for explaining the duct section in a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] FIG. 5 is a bottom view of a first processing device for a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] FIG. 6 is a plan view of a second processing device for a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of 7-7 of Figure 6.

[0058] FIGS. 8a to 8c are drawings showing the stacking process of the first processing device and the second processing device by enlarging the assembly guide structure in FIG. 7.

[0059] FIGS. 9a and 9b are cross-sectional views of FIG. 6, 9-9, showing the process of connecting the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe according to the assembly guide structure.

[0060] FIGS. 10a and FIGS. 10b are cross-sectional views 10-10 of FIG. 6 showing the process of connecting the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe according to the assembly guide structure.

[0061] FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0063] The present invention is capable of various modifications and may have various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be interpreted to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0064] The terms used in this application are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0065] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries may be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and may not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0066] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view for explaining a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows a drawing for explaining the internal structure of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing device (100) and a second processing device (200).

[0068] In the clothing processing device (1) of the present invention, a first processing device (100) and a second processing device (200) are provided in a stacked state, and the first processing device (100) may be positioned on the upper side and the second processing device (200) may be positioned on the lower side.

[0069] For example, the first processing device (100) may be a drying device, and the second processing device (200) may be a washing and drying device having a drying function. This is based solely on weight considerations, and otherwise, the upper and lower parts may be reversed.

[0070] Additionally, the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) may both be drying devices or washing and drying devices. The first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) may each be any one of a drying device, a washing device, and a washing and drying device.

[0071] The second processing device (200) having a drying function is intended to provide convenience in cases where the amount of laundry to be dried is small or there is no need to dry it completely, such as when the laundry to be dried is not removed from the second processing device (200) and moved to the first processing device (100) without the hassle of drying it immediately.

[0072] To this end, the present invention may be configured to integrate heat exchangers into one so that they can be shared with one another.

[0073] The first processing unit (100) located at the top of the clothing processing unit (1) includes a first cabinet (110), a first drum (130), a first driving unit (140), a first support unit (170), and a second support unit (190).

[0074] The first cabinet (110) can form the exterior of the first processing device (100).

[0075] The first cabinet (110) may be provided to include a first front panel (114) forming the front surface of the first processing device (100), a first rear panel (115) forming the rear surface of the first processing device (100), a first lower panel (117) forming the lower surface of the first processing device (100), and a first upper panel (116) forming the upper surface of the first processing device (100).

[0076] At this time, the first lower panel (117) is positioned opposite to the second upper panel (217) to be described later, and may be provided with a first support rib (117a) that protrudes toward the second upper panel (217) to support the second cabinet (210).

[0077] Additionally, the first front panel (114) may be provided with a first input port configured to communicate with the first drum (130). The first input port may be configured to be opened and closed by a first door (113) rotatably coupled to the first cabinet (110).

[0078] The first drum (130) can be rotatably provided inside the first cabinet (110) to provide a space for storing clothing.

[0079] For example, the first drum (130) may be formed in a cylindrical shape with the front and rear surfaces open.

[0080] The first drum (130) may include a first drum body (131), a first roller, and a second roller.

[0081] The first drum body (131) may be formed in a cylindrical shape. The first drum body (131) may be rotated by receiving rotational force from various types of first driving parts (140).

[0082] Although not illustrated, the first roller can rotatably support the circumferential surface of the first drum body (131) on the first support member (170). Additionally, the second roller can rotatably support the circumferential surface of the first drum body (131) on the second support member (190).

[0083] With this configuration, the first drum (130) is supported by the first support member (170) and the second support member (180) through the first roller and the second roller, and can be rotated by receiving power from the first drive member (140).

[0084] Meanwhile, the first drive unit (140) can provide rotational force to the first drum (130). For example, the first drive unit (140) may include a first motor (141) fixed inside the first cabinet (110), a pulley (not shown) rotated by the first motor (141), and a belt (not shown) connecting the circumferential surface of the pulley and the circumferential surface of the first drum body (131).

[0085] Through this, when the first drive unit (140) is operated, the pulley (not shown) is rotated by the driving force of the first motor (141), and the rotation of the pulley (not shown) is transmitted to the first drum body (131) through the belt (not shown), so that the first drum (130) can be rotated.

[0086] When the first drum (130) is provided in a cylindrical shape with the front and rear surfaces each open, the first cabinet (110) may be provided with a first support member (170) that rotatably supports the front surface of the first drum (130) and a second support member (190) that rotatably supports the rear surface of the first drum (130).

[0087] Although not illustrated, the first support member (170) may be provided to include a first fixed body fixed inside the first cabinet (110), a first drum inlet provided to penetrate the first fixed body and communicate with the first inlet and the inside of the first drum body (131), and a first support body provided on the first fixed body and inserted into the front surface (first open surface) of the first drum body (131).

[0088] The first fixed body may be provided in any shape as long as the first drum inlet and the first support body can be provided. The first support body may be provided in a pipe shape protruding from the first fixed body toward the first drum body (131). The diameter of the first support body may be set to be larger than the diameter of the first drum inlet and smaller than the diameter of the front surface of the first drum body (131). In this case, the first drum inlet will be located inside the space formed by the first support body.

[0089] Although not illustrated, the first support member (170) may be provided to further include a connecting body connecting the first inlet and the first drum inlet. The connecting body may be provided in the shape of a pipe extending from the first drum inlet toward the first inlet. The connecting body may be provided with a first air outlet communicating with the duct member (400).

[0090] The first air outlet is a passage that allows air inside the first drum body (131) to move to the first exhaust duct (460), and may be provided as a through hole that penetrates the connecting body.

[0091] Although not illustrated, the second support member (190) may be provided to include a second fixed body (not illustrated) fixed inside the first cabinet (110), and a second support body (not illustrated) provided on the second fixed body (not illustrated) and inserted into the rear surface (second open surface) of the first drum body (131). The second support member (190) is provided with a first air inlet (not illustrated) that penetrates the second fixed body (not illustrated) and communicates the interior of the first drum body (131) with the interior of the first cabinet (110).

[0092] Meanwhile, the second processing device (200) may be located below the first processing device (100).

[0093] The second processing device (200) includes a second cabinet (210), a tub (220), a second drum (230), a second driving unit (240), a water supply unit (250), a drainage unit (260), and a detergent storage unit (270).

[0094] The second cabinet (210) forms the exterior of the second processing device (200).

[0095] The second cabinet (210) may be provided to include a second front panel (214) forming the front surface of the second processing device (200), a second rear panel (215) forming the rear surface of the second processing device (200), a second lower panel (216) forming the lower surface of the second processing device (200), and a second upper panel (217) forming the upper surface of the second processing device (200).

[0096] At this time, the second upper panel (217) is positioned opposite to the first lower panel (117) and may be provided with a second support rib (217a) that protrudes toward the first lower panel (117) to support the first cabinet (110). The second support rib (217a) may support the first support rib (117a) or the first lower panel (117).

[0097] Additionally, the front surface of the second front panel (214) may be formed to be connected to the front surface of the first front panel (114), and the rear surface of the second rear panel (215) may be formed to be connected to the rear surface of the first rear panel (115). Accordingly, the first cabinet (110) and the second cabinet (210) can be stacked to form a neat appearance. Furthermore, the left and right sides of the second cabinet (210) may also be formed to be connected to the left and right sides of the first cabinet (110), respectively.

[0098] Accordingly, when the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) are stacked and fixed, the first cabinet (110) can be positioned so that its front surface is connected to the front surface of the second cabinet (210). In addition, the left and right sides of the first cabinet (110) can also be positioned so that they are connected to the left and right sides of the second cabinet (210), respectively.

[0099] And, the second front panel (214) is provided with a second opening (211) for the entry and exit of laundry, and the second opening (211) is opened and closed by a second door (213) rotatably provided in the second cabinet (210).

[0100] The tub (220) is provided inside the second cabinet (210) and can store washing water and perform a drying function.

[0101] The tub (220) includes a tub inlet (not shown) that communicates with the second inlet (211).

[0102] A gasket is provided between the tub inlet (not shown) and the second inlet (211). The gasket prevents the washing water inside the tub (220) from being discharged to the outside and prevents vibrations of the tub (220) from being transmitted to the second cabinet (210).

[0103] Meanwhile, the tub (220) can be fixed inside the second cabinet (210) by the tub support (219). At this time, the tub support (219) may be equipped with a spring or damper capable of absorbing vibrations of the tub (220).

[0104] The tub (220) may include a second air inlet (not shown) for connecting to a second intake duct (450) and a second air outlet (not shown) for connecting to a second exhaust duct (470).

[0105] The second drum (230) is rotatably provided inside the tub (220) so that clothing can be stored.

[0106] Although not shown, the tub (220) receives water through a water supply unit (250), and the water supply unit (250) may be equipped with a first water supply pipe (not shown) connecting a water source (not shown) and the tub (220), and a water supply valve (251) that opens and closes the first water supply pipe (not shown).

[0107] The first water supply pipe (not shown) and the water supply valve (251) are connected to the second cabinet (210), and can then be connected to the first treatment device (100) through the second water supply pipe (not shown).

[0108] Meanwhile, a detergent storage section (270) in which detergent is stored may be further provided at the upper part of the tub (220). The detergent storage section (270) may include a detergent storage body (not shown) in which detergent is stored and a tub supply pipe (not shown) connecting the detergent storage body (not shown) to the tub (220).

[0109] In this case, a first water supply pipe (not shown) may be provided to connect a water source (not shown) and a detergent storage body (not shown). Accordingly, when water is supplied through the first water supply pipe (not shown), the detergent stored in the detergent storage body (not shown) can be supplied to the tub (220).

[0110] Additionally, the water supply unit (250) can supply water passing through the water supply valve (251) to the detergent storage unit (270) via the first water supply pipe (not shown) by means of the first switching valve (not shown), and can supply water to the condensate storage unit (not shown) located at the bottom of the first treatment device (100) via the second water supply pipe (not shown). This is to clean the filter unit (300) by directly storing the water supplied for the second treatment device (200) in the condensate storage unit (not shown) and spraying it onto the filter unit (300).

[0111] Alternatively, a Y-shaped branch pipe (not shown) can be used from an external water source to branch the water supplied directly to the first treatment device (100) and the second treatment device (200) and connect them respectively.

[0112] Meanwhile, water stored inside the tub (220) is discharged to the outside of the second cabinet (210) through the drainage section (260). The drainage section (260) may be equipped with a drain pipe that guides the water inside the tub (220) to the outside of the second cabinet (210) and a drainage pump (266) connected to the drain pipe.

[0113] The second drum (230) may be rotatably provided inside the tub (220). Although not illustrated, the second drum (230) includes a second drum inlet and a second drum through hole.

[0114] The second drum inlet may be formed to be in communication with the tub inlet (not shown). With this configuration, the user can insert clothing (or laundry) into the second drum (230) or withdraw it from the second drum (230) through the second inlet (211), the tub inlet, and the second drum inlet.

[0115] A plurality of second drum through-holes may be formed on the outer surface of the second drum (230) and may be formed to communicate the interior of the second drum (230) with the tub (220). Accordingly, water stored inside the tub (220) can be supplied to the laundry stored in the second drum (230) through the second drum through-holes, and water contained in the laundry can be discharged to the tub (220) through the second drum through-holes.

[0116] The second drive unit (240) can apply torque to the second drum (230) to rotate the second drum (230).

[0117] The second drive unit (240) is provided on the outside of the tub (220) and can generate a driving force to rotate the second drum (230). The second drive unit (240) includes a second motor (241), and the second motor (241) includes a rotor, a stator, and a rotating shaft.

[0118] The rotor can be rotated by electromagnetic action with the stator, and the stator can be fixed to the back of the tub (220).

[0119] The stator receives electric power from the power supply to form a rotating magnetic field, and the rotor rotates due to the rotating magnetic field provided by the stator.

[0120] The rotation shaft can connect the rotor and the back surface of the second drum (230). With this configuration, the rotation shaft of the second motor (241) can be directly connected to the back surface of the second drum (230). At this time, it is preferable that the rotation shaft be configured to pass through the back surface of the tub (220) to connect the second drum (230) and the rotor, and in this case, a bearing that rotatably supports the rotation shaft may be further provided on the back surface of the tub (220).

[0121] Since the rotation of the rotor is transmitted to the second drum (230) through the rotation axis, power can be supplied to the stator to provide the torque required for the rotation of the second drum (230).

[0122] The water supply unit (250) includes a first water supply pipe (not shown) connected to an external water source and a water supply valve (251) for opening and closing the first water supply pipe (not shown). The first water supply pipe (not shown) and the water supply valve (251) are necessary for the washing function of the second treatment device (200). Water passing through the water supply valve (251) can be supplied to the second treatment device (200) through the first switching valve.

[0123] The first switching valve is a valve capable of switching the direction of water supply to either a tub (220) or a condensate storage unit (not shown). The control unit (900) can supply water to either the second treatment unit (200) or the first treatment unit (100) through the first switching valve. However, alternatively, water may be supplied to the second treatment unit (200) when water is needed while water is being supplied to the first treatment unit (100).

[0124] The drainage section (260) may include a drainage valve (261) that is opened and closed by a control section (900) to drain water from the second treatment device (200), a drainage valve connecting pipe (not shown) that connects the drainage valve (261) and a drain hole formed in a condensate storage section (not shown), a first drainage pipe (not shown) that discharges water from the tub (220) to a drainage pump (266), a second drainage pipe (not shown) that drains water discharged by the drainage pump (266) to the outside, and a third drainage pipe (not shown) that connects the drainage valve (261) and the drainage pump (266).

[0125] Here, the drainage pump (266) may be configured to include not only a pump used to transport water, but also a drainage pump housing (not shown) that provides a space for storing water, a drainage pump impeller (not shown) that can be rotated inside the drainage pump housing, a drainage pump motor (not shown) that rotates the drainage pump impeller, and a drainage pump outlet (not shown) that is configured to penetrate the circumferential surface of the drainage pump housing and to which the second drain pipe is connected.

[0126] A detergent storage section (270) in which detergent is stored may be further provided at the upper part of the tub (220), and the detergent storage section (270) may be provided with a detergent storage body in which detergent is stored and a tub supply pipe that communicates the detergent storage body with the tub.

[0127] Meanwhile, the first cabinet (110) and the second cabinet (210) of the present invention may be formed integrally. That is, the first cabinet (110) and the second cabinet (210) may be formed integrally without the lower panel of the first cabinet (110) and the upper panel of the second cabinet (210), and then separated by a partition base (not shown) between the first drum (130) and the tub (220).

[0128] In addition, the above-mentioned partition base (not shown) is located at the bottom of the first drum (130) and can support various parts. That is, the partition base (not shown) serves as a lower panel of the first cabinet (110) and simultaneously acts as a base to which various parts are joined and supported.

[0129] Additionally, a control panel (910) may be placed between the first door (113) and the second door (213). However, alternatively, the control panel (910) may be provided on the front panel (114, 214) of the first cabinet (110) or the second cabinet (210), respectively.

[0130] The control panel (910) may include an input section (not shown) and a display section (not shown), etc. The input section may be configured to include a power supply request section for requesting power supply to the clothing processing device (100), a course input section for enabling the user to select a desired course among a plurality of courses, and an execution request section for requesting the start of the course selected by the user. The display section may be configured to include at least one of a display panel capable of outputting text and graphics, and a speaker capable of outputting voice signals and sound.

[0131] Additionally, a filter section may be provided in a part of the control panel (910). For aesthetic purposes, a through hole (not shown) into which a filter can be inserted may be provided when the control panel (910) is rotated so that its back side is exposed. Alternatively, a filter door may be provided on the first front panel (114) or the second front panel (214), and a filter insertion hole into which a filter (not shown) can be inserted when the filter door is opened may be provided.

[0132] The filter section can filter out foreign substances from the air flowing inside the clothing processing device (1).

[0133] The filter section includes a first filter section and a second filter section.

[0134] The first filter unit is positioned on the first exhaust duct (460) and can filter the air flowing from the first drum (130) into the first exhaust duct (460). Specifically, the first filter unit may be positioned between the first front panel (114) and the first drum (130). Through this, the user can open the first door (113) or detach the filter provided in the first filter unit from the first front panel (114), thereby providing convenience for washing or replacing the filter.

[0135] Meanwhile, the filter provided in the first filtration section may be installed along the direction of air flow passing through the first exhaust duct (460). At this time, the first exhaust duct (460) may be positioned below the inlet of the first drum (130) and positioned ahead of the flow path switching section (480).

[0136] For example, the filter provided in the first filtration unit can be moved upward and detached, and moved downward and mounted. Through this, the user can detach the filter with a simple motion of lifting the filter by reaching their hand toward the inlet of the first drum (130), and mount the filter with a simple motion of pushing the filter downward.

[0137] As another example, the filter provided in the first filtration unit can be moved forward and detached, and moved backward and mounted. Through this, the user has the advantage of being able to detach the filter with a simple action of pulling the filter from the input port of the first drum (130) or the first front panel (114), and to mount the filter with a simple action of pushing the filter backward.

[0138] In addition, there is an advantage that the user can easily remove the lint attached to the filter after separating the filter.

[0139] The second filter can filter foreign substances from the air discharged from the tub (220) that performs the drying function and flows into the second exhaust duct (470).

[0140] Additionally, the filter unit (300) may further include a third filter unit (not shown) that filters foreign substances from the air flowing into the heat exchanger.

[0141] Meanwhile, FIGS. 3 and 4 show enlarged views for explaining the duct section in a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 4, a duct section (400) according to one embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

[0143] The duct section (400) supplies air to the first drum (130) and the tub (220), and can discharge air discharged from the first drum (130) and the tub (220) to the outside.

[0144] The duct section (400) includes an intake section (410), a heating section (420), an intake duct connection section (430), a first intake duct (440), a connection duct (445), a second intake duct (450), a first exhaust duct (460), a second exhaust duct (470), a flow path switching section (480), and an exhaust section (490).

[0145] The intake section (410) can receive air from outside the first drum (130) and the tub (220). The intake section (410) may be formed in the shape of a tube with one side open. In this case, one side of the intake section (410) may be positioned inside the first cabinet (110) and the second cabinet (210). Alternatively, one side of the intake section (410) may be formed to communicate with the outside of the first cabinet (110) and the second cabinet (210).

[0146] The other side of the intake section (410) may be connected to the heating section (420). That is, the intake section (410) may be positioned closer to the first door (113) and / or the second door (213) than to the heating section (420). That is, the direction in which external air flows through the intake section (410) and enters the heating section (420) may be from the front to the rear.

[0147] The heating section (420) may be formed in the form of a pipe. At this time, one side of the heating section (420) is formed to be in communication with the other side of the intake section (410), and a heater (421) may be placed inside. The other side of the heating section (420) may be in communication with the intake duct connection section (430).

[0148] Based on the vertical direction, the heating unit (420) may be positioned between the first drum (130) and the tub (220). Additionally, based on the front-rear direction, the heating unit (420) may be positioned between the location where the tub (220) and the second intake duct (450) are connected and the location where the first drum (130) and the first intake duct (440) are connected. That is, the location where the tub (220) and the second intake duct (450) are connected and the location where the first drum (130) and the first intake duct (440) are connected may be positioned on the opposite side of the front-rear direction relative to the heating unit (420).

[0149] The heater (421) may be a means capable of generating heat to heat and dehumidify the air. At this time, various types of heaters may be applied to the heater (421). For example, in this embodiment, the heater (421) may be a heat pump, but is not limited thereto, and various heating methods such as electric heaters and gas heaters may be applied.

[0150] With this configuration, air introduced through the intake section (410) can be heated as it passes through the heating section (420).

[0151] Meanwhile, a third filter (not shown) may be disposed on the intake section (410) or the heating section (420).

[0152] The intake duct connection part (430) can connect the heating part (420) to at least one of the first intake duct (440) and the second intake duct (450).

[0153] The intake duct connection part (430) is formed in the shape of a pipe and can be combined with the heating part (420), the first intake duct (440), and the connecting duct (445). For example, the intake duct connection part (430) can be positioned at the rear of the clothing processing device (1) and can be positioned along the vertical direction.

[0154] At this time, one side of the intake duct connection part (430) in the front-rear direction may be connected to the heating part (420), the upper side of the intake duct connection part (430) may be connected to the first intake duct (440), and the lower side of the intake duct connection part (430) may be connected to the connecting duct (445). In addition, the heating part (420), the first intake duct (440), and the connecting duct (445) may be connected by the intake duct connection part (430).

[0155] Accordingly, the air heated in the heating unit (420) can flow through the intake duct connection unit (430) to the first intake duct (440) or through the connection duct (445) to the second intake duct (450).

[0156] Accordingly, the intake section (410), the heating section (420), the intake duct connection section (430), the first intake duct (440), the connection duct (445), and the second intake duct (450) are connected to each other to form a passageway through which air can flow (hereinafter referred to as the 'intake passageway').

[0157] Meanwhile, the intake duct connection part (430) includes a first flap (not shown) and a second flap (not shown).

[0158] The first flap is hinged to the upper inner side of the intake duct connection (430) so that, depending on rotation, it can open and close the passage connecting the intake duct connection (430) to the first intake duct (440).

[0159] With this configuration, when negative pressure is generated in the first drum (130), the first flap can be opened by the negative pressure of the first drum (130), and the intake section (410), heating section (420), intake duct connection section (430), and first intake duct (440) can be connected to each other so that air can flow into the first drum (130). Additionally, when the first flap is closed, the flow path connecting the intake duct connection section (430) to the first intake duct (440) can be closed.

[0160] The second flap is hinged to the inner lower side of the intake duct connection part (430) so that, depending on rotation, it can open and close the flow path connecting the intake duct connection part (430) to the second intake duct (450) through the connecting duct (445). At this time, when the second flap is closed, the flow path connecting the intake duct connection part (430) to the connecting duct (445) can be closed. Additionally, when the second flap is opened, the second flap rotates from the intake duct connection part (430) toward the connecting duct (445), so that at least a portion of the second flap can be accommodated in the internal space of the connecting duct (445).

[0161] At this time, the second flap may be equipped with a torsion spring (not shown) so that it is closed when no external force is applied and opens when an external force is applied.

[0162] With this configuration, when negative pressure is generated in the second drum (230), the second flap can be opened by the negative pressure of the second drum (230), and the intake section (410), heating section (420), intake duct connection section (430), connection duct (445), and second intake duct (450) are connected to each other so that air can flow into the second drum (230). Additionally, when the second flap is closed, the flow path connecting the intake duct connection section (430) to the second intake duct (450) can be closed.

[0163] Meanwhile, although not illustrated, according to the embodiment, the first flap and the second flap may each be further equipped with a flap motor. The flap motor may be operated by the control unit (900) and may provide power to rotate the first flap and the second flap. When the flap motor is provided, the first flap and the second flap may be opened and closed by the flap motor. The first intake duct (440) may provide a passage through which heated (heat-exchanged) air can be introduced into the first drum (130). For example, the first intake duct (440) may be positioned at the inner rear of the first cabinet (110) and may be positioned along the vertical direction. At this time, the lower side of the first intake duct (440) may be connected to the intake duct connection part (430), and the upper side of the first intake duct (440) may be coupled to the first drum (130).

[0164] Meanwhile, in the present invention, since the first exhaust duct (460) in which the first filter (310) is arranged must be positioned in front of the first drum (130), the first intake duct (440) is positioned behind the first drum (130).

[0165] The first intake duct (440) is formed in the shape of a pipe, with a flow path formed inside through which air can flow. The lower side is connected to the intake duct connection part (430), and the upper side is connected to the internal space of the first drum (130). At this time, the part where the first drum (130) and the first intake duct (440) are connected to each other may have a shape in which a plurality of holes are formed. That is, a connection part in the form of a mesh net may be provided at the part where the first drum (130) and the first intake duct (440) are connected.

[0166] Through this, moisture or dust generated inside the first drum (130) can be prevented from entering the first intake duct (440).

[0167] Meanwhile, the connecting duct (445) is connected to the second intake duct (450) and can guide the flow of air in the opposite direction to the flow direction of air entering the intake section (410).

[0168] At this time, the connecting duct (445) in the present invention may be arranged along the front-rear direction within the second cabinet (210). For example, the rear side of the connecting duct (445) may be connected to an intake duct connection part (430) located at the rear of the clothing processing device (1), and the front side of the connecting duct (445) may be connected to a second intake duct (450).

[0169] The connecting duct (445) is formed in the shape of a pipe, forming a flow path through which air can flow, and the rear side is connected to the intake duct connection part (430), and the front side is connected to the second intake duct (450). At this time, the connecting duct (445) may be formed in a shape that is bent at least once. For example, the connecting duct (445) may be formed to slope upward from the rear side to the front side. Through this, there is an effect of reducing the backflow of air.

[0170] The second intake duct (450) can provide a passage to introduce heated (heat-exchanged) air into the tub (220).

[0171] At this time, the upper side of the second intake duct (450) in the present invention may be connected to the connecting duct (445), and the lower side of the second intake duct (450) may be connected to the front side of the tub (220). The second intake duct (450) is formed in the shape of a pipe so that a flow path through which air can flow is formed inside, the upper side may be connected to the connecting duct (445), and the lower side may be connected to the internal space of the tub (220).

[0172] The first exhaust duct (460) can provide a passage through which air from the first drum (130) is discharged. Specifically, the first exhaust duct (460) can provide a flow path formed along the direction of gravity. For example, the first exhaust duct (460) may be a pipe in the shape of being flat in the front-rear direction. In this case, the lower side of the first exhaust duct (460) may be formed at a predetermined angle with respect to the ground.

[0173] With this configuration, water that has condensed after passing through the first exhaust duct (460) can flow down and collect due to its own weight, and can be discharged to the outside of the clothing processing device (1) by the flow force of the first blower (461) to be described later. Therefore, it is possible to prevent moisture from accumulating inside the first exhaust duct (460) and thus prevent the proliferation of bacteria, etc.

[0174] The upper side of the first exhaust duct (460) can be in communication with the internal space of the first drum (130), and the lower side of the first exhaust duct (46) can be in communication with the flow path switching section (480). Accordingly, air present inside the first drum (130) can pass through the first exhaust duct (460) and flow to the flow path switching section (480).

[0175] Meanwhile, the first exhaust duct (460) may be equipped with a first blower (461). The first blower (461) can provide a flow force to move air within the first drum (130).

[0176] Although not shown, the first blower (461) may be configured to include an impeller provided inside the first exhaust duct (460) and a blower motor that rotates the impeller.

[0177] The first blower (461) can generate a flow force to cause air to flow from the first drum (130) toward the flow path switching section (480). Therefore, when the first blower (461) is operated, air inside the first drum (130) flows toward the flow path switching section (480), and negative pressure can be formed in the first drum (130). Then, the first flap can be rotated by the negative pressure of the first drum (130) to connect the first intake duct (440) and the intake duct connection section (430).

[0178] The second exhaust duct (470) can provide a passage for air to be discharged from the tub (220). Thus, air present inside the tub (220) can pass through the second exhaust duct (470) and flow to the flow path switching section (480).

[0179] Meanwhile, the second exhaust duct (470) may include a bellows (477). This is to withstand the fact that the front of the tub (220) is connected to the second cabinet (210) and has no movement or only slight movement, while the rear of the tub (220) shakes significantly due to the operation of the second drive unit (240).

[0180] However, the bellows (477) described above is formed from a material susceptible to heat. Therefore, if the bellows (477) is used as a duct through which high-temperature air flows, there is a limitation that damage may occur due to the high-temperature hot air.

[0181] To solve this, in the present invention, the second exhaust duct (470) may be formed in a shape extending from the rear side to the front side of the clothing processing device. That is, the second exhaust duct (470) may be connected to the rear side of the tub (220).

[0182] Specifically, the rear side of the second exhaust duct (470) is connected to the rear side of the tub (220), and the front side of the second exhaust duct (470) can be connected to the flow path switching section (480).

[0183] Accordingly, the second intake duct (450) is connected to the front side of the tub (220), while the second exhaust duct (470) can be connected to the rear side of the tub (220). Therefore, the location where the tub (220) and the second intake duct (450) are connected may be closer to the second door (213) than the location where the tub (220) and the second exhaust duct (470) are connected.

[0184] Accordingly, the high-temperature air introduced into the second intake duct (450) consumes heat while drying clothes inside the tub (220), and can be discharged through the second exhaust duct (470) after the temperature has decreased.

[0185] Therefore, according to the present invention, the temperature of the air flowing through the second exhaust duct (470) may be lower than the temperature of the air flowing through the second intake duct (450), and there is an effect of preventing the bellows-type second exhaust duct (470) from being damaged by heat.

[0186] Accordingly, according to the present invention, the first intake duct (440) is positioned behind the first drum (130), while the second intake duct (450) is connected to the front side of the tub (220). That is, with respect to the front-rear direction of the garment processing device (1), the position where the first intake duct (440) supplies air to the first drum (130) and the position where the second intake duct (450) supplies air to the tub (220) are different from each other.

[0187] Meanwhile, a second blower (471) may be provided in the second exhaust duct (470). The second blower (471) may provide a flow force to move air within the tub (220).

[0188] Although not shown, the second blower (471) may be provided to include an impeller provided inside the second exhaust duct (470) and a blower motor that rotates the impeller.

[0189] The second blower (471) can generate a flow force to cause air to flow from the tub (220) toward the flow path switching section (480). Therefore, when the second blower (471) is operated, air inside the tub (220) flows toward the flow path switching section (480), and negative pressure can be formed inside the tub (220). Then, the second flap can be rotated by the negative pressure inside the tub (220) to connect the second intake duct (450) and the intake duct connection section (430).

[0190] Meanwhile, the duct section (400) of the present invention can share the duct of the first treatment device (100) and the duct of the second treatment device (200) through the flow path switching section (480). That is, air passing through the inside of the first treatment device (100) can pass through the inside of the second treatment device (200), and air passing through the inside of the first treatment device (100) can be heated and pass through the inside of the second treatment device (200).

[0191] That is, the present invention can selectively open or close the first exhaust duct (460) or the second exhaust duct (470) through a flow switching unit (480) capable of switching the flow path.

[0192] The flow path switching section (480) is coupled with the first exhaust duct (460), the second exhaust duct (470), and the exhaust section (490). The flow path switching section (480) can be in communication with the first exhaust duct (460), the second exhaust duct (470), and the exhaust section (490). Accordingly, air introduced from the first exhaust duct (460) and / or the second exhaust duct (470) can pass through the flow path switching section (480) and flow into the exhaust section (490).

[0193] The Euro switching section (480) is provided with a Euro switching section body (not shown), and the Euro switching section body has a space formed inside through which air can flow and is provided with a Euro switching valve (485). Additionally, the Euro switching section body may have a first duct connection section (not shown), a second duct connection section (not shown), and an exhaust connection section (not shown) formed therein.

[0194] The first duct connection part is coupled with the first exhaust duct (460) to connect the internal space of the flow path switching part body with the first exhaust duct (460).

[0195] The second duct connection part (483) is coupled with the second exhaust duct (470) to connect the internal space of the flow path switching part body with the second exhaust duct (470).

[0196] The exhaust connection part (484) is combined with the exhaust part (490) to connect the internal space of the Euro-switching body with the exhaust part (490).

[0197] Accordingly, air introduced from the first exhaust duct (460) and / or the second exhaust duct (470) can flow into the exhaust section (490).

[0198] The flow switching valve (485) is positioned within the flow switching body (481) and can open or close the first duct connection or the second duct connection. The flow switching valve (485) can be rotated between a first position that closes the first duct connection and a second position that closes the second duct connection.

[0199] Accordingly, when the Euro switching valve (485) is positioned in the first position, the connection between the first exhaust duct (460) and the exhaust section (490) is blocked, and the second exhaust duct (470) and the exhaust section (490) can be connected. Accordingly, the discharge of air through the first exhaust duct (460) is blocked, and only the discharge of air through the second exhaust duct (470) can be achieved.

[0200] Conversely, when the Euro switching valve (485) is positioned in the second location, the first exhaust duct (460) and the exhaust section (490) are connected, and the connection between the second exhaust duct (470) and the exhaust section (490) can be blocked. Accordingly, only air discharge through the first exhaust duct (460) is made, and air discharge through the second exhaust duct (470) can be blocked.

[0201] That is, the first exhaust duct (460) and the second exhaust duct (470) can be selectively opened and closed depending on the rotation of the Euro switching valve (485).

[0202] Alternatively, the Euro switching valve (485) may also be positioned at a third position between the first and second positions. In this case, both the first exhaust duct (460) and the second exhaust duct (470) may be connected to the exhaust section (490). Thus, the discharge of air through both the first exhaust duct (460) and the second exhaust duct (470) may be permitted.

[0203] Meanwhile, when the flow switching valve (485) is positioned in a third position, foreign substances that may remain within the flow switching body can be removed. When the first blower (461) or the second blower (471) is operated while the flow switching valve (485) is positioned in the third position, the air passing through the first exhaust duct (460) or the second exhaust duct (470) meets the flow switching valve (485), changing the direction of flow, and the flow velocity can change according to the change in the diameter of the flow path. Accordingly, there is an effect of blowing foreign substances attached to the inside of the flow switching body (481) to the exhaust section (490).

[0204] Meanwhile, the Euro switching unit (480) of the present invention may further include a valve motor (486) that provides a driving force to move the Euro switching valve (485). The valve motor (486) is coupled to the Euro switching valve (485) through a shaft (486a) and can transmit rotational force to the Euro switching valve (485).

[0205] The valve motor (486) can change the direction of rotation. Therefore, the direction of rotation of the flow switching valve (485) can be changed via the valve motor (486), and the opening and closing of the first exhaust duct (460) or the second exhaust duct (470) can be selected. In addition, the flow switching valve (485) can be precisely rotated to the first position, the second position, as well as the third position by the valve motor (486).

[0206] Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the flow switching valve (485) can be opened and closed by the flow force of the first blower (461) or the second blower (471). That is, when the flow switching valve (485) is not connected to the valve motor (486), the flow switching valve (485) can be opened and closed by hydraulic pressure generated by the operation of the first blower (461) or the second blower (471). Through this, there is an effect of reducing the number of parts and reducing power consumption.

[0207] The exhaust section (490) is coupled with the flow path switching section (480) and can discharge air that has passed through the flow path switching section (480) to the outside. The exhaust section (490) is formed in the shape of a pipe, one side is coupled with the flow path switching section (480), and the other side can be connected to the outside of the first cabinet (110) or the second cabinet (210).

[0208] Meanwhile, FIG. 5 shows a bottom view of a first processing device for a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 shows a top view of a second processing device for a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional view of FIG. 6-7-7, FIG. 8a to FIG. 8c show an enlarged view of the assembly guide structure in FIG. 7 showing the stacking process of the first processing device and the second processing device, FIG. 9a and FIG. 9b show a cross-sectional view of FIG. 6-9-9 showing the process of connecting the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe according to the assembly guide structure, FIG. 10a and FIG. 10b show a cross-sectional view of FIG. 6-10-10 showing the process of connecting the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe according to the assembly guide structure.

[0209] In the clothing processing device (1) according to the present invention, a first processing device (100) and a second processing device (200) are stacked and share a duct with each other, so a duct connection is required when the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) are stacked. That is, a duct connection is required between the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) to allow air to flow so that air passing through the inside of the first processing device (100) passes through the inside of the second processing device (200), or air passing through the inside of the second processing device (200) passes through the inside of the first processing device (100).

[0210] Specifically, the second intake duct (450) and the second exhaust duct (470), which are connected to the tub (220) of the second processing device (200), can be connected when the first processing device (100) and the second processing device are stacked after one side is placed in the first processing device (100) and the other side is placed in the second processing device (200).

[0211] In this way, when stacking the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200), two joints are required, and for ease of assembly, an assembly guide structure may be provided between the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200). Furthermore, when two joints are formed when stacking the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200), the second processing device (200) can share and use the duct of the first processing device (100).

[0212] The second intake duct (450) introduces heated (heat-exchanged) air into the tub (220). The second intake duct (450) discharges air from the intake section (410) placed in the first cabinet (110) to the tub (220) and may include a first intake pipe (451) and a second intake pipe (453) connected when stacking the first cabinet (110) on the second cabinet (210).

[0213] The first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are each detachably connected to the other.

[0214] At least a portion of the first intake pipe (451) is positioned inside the first cabinet (110), and its end is connected to the second intake pipe (453). The first intake pipe (451) may be provided with a first intake pipe connection part (452) at the end connected to the second intake pipe (453).

[0215] At least a portion of the second intake pipe (453) is positioned inside the second cabinet (210), and its end is connected to the first intake pipe (451). The second intake pipe (453) may be provided with a second intake pipe connection part (454) at the end connected to the first intake pipe (451).

[0216] Here, the first intake pipe connection part (452) and the second intake pipe connection part (454) are arranged to correspond to each other when the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) are stacked.

[0217] The second exhaust duct (470) is provided to allow air from the tub (220) to be discharged. At this time, the second exhaust duct (470) can discharge the air from the tub (220) to the outside or circulate the air to the first drum (130) by passing it through a heat exchanger. The second exhaust duct (470) discharges the air from the tub (220) to the exhaust section (490) placed in the first cabinet (110), and may include a first exhaust pipe (473) and a second exhaust pipe (475) connected when the first cabinet (110) is stacked on the second cabinet (210).

[0218] The first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) are each detachably connected to the other.

[0219] At least a portion of the first exhaust pipe (473) is positioned inside the first cabinet (110), and the end is connected to the second exhaust pipe (475). The first exhaust pipe (473) may be provided with a first exhaust pipe connection part (474) at the end connected to the second exhaust pipe (475).

[0220] At least a portion of the second exhaust pipe (475) is positioned inside the second cabinet (210), and its end is connected to the first exhaust pipe (473). The second exhaust pipe (475) may be provided with a second exhaust pipe connection part (476) at the end connected to the first exhaust pipe (473).

[0221] Here, the first exhaust pipe connection (474) and the second exhaust pipe connection (476) are arranged to correspond to each other when the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) are stacked.

[0222] Additionally, while the second intake duct (450) introduces heated air into the tub (220), the second exhaust duct (470) circulates cooled air through the tub (220) and discharges it, so the temperature of the air flowing through the second exhaust pipe (475) is lower than the temperature of the air flowing through the second intake pipe (453).

[0223] Accordingly, the second exhaust pipe (475) may include a bellows (477) and may be connected to the rear of the tub (220).

[0224] The bellows (477) cannot be provided in the second intake pipe (453) because they may be damaged by high temperature and hot air, and it is preferable that the second intake pipe (453) be connected to a part of the tub (220) where movement is minimal. The second intake pipe (453) is connected to the front of the tub (220) and is positioned further forward than the second exhaust pipe (475) in the second cabinet (210).

[0225] The assembly guide structure guides the position when stacking the first cabinet (110) and the second cabinet (210), and guides the first cabinet (110) to move downward when the first cabinet (110) moves forward from the top of the second cabinet (210). Then, according to the assembly guide structure, when the first cabinet (110) moves in one direction from the top of the second cabinet (210) and then moves downward, the first cabinet (110) and the second cabinet (210) are assembled. At the same time, the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) are combined, and the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are combined. At this time, when the first cabinet (110) moves downward, it is guided to move downward along a curved trajectory, and the first cabinet (110) can be stably seated on the second cabinet (210).

[0226] For example, the assembly guide structure may be composed of a holder (118) provided in a first cabinet (110) and a holder insertion part (218) provided in a second cabinet (210).

[0227] A plurality of holders (118) are provided and positioned on the lower side of the first cabinet (110). The holders (118) are formed to protrude from the first lower panel (117) toward the second upper panel (217) and may be composed of at least one projection. For example, the holders (118) may be composed of three projections to support the weight of the first processing device (100). The holders (118) are provided as a pair spaced apart along the left-right direction and as two pairs spaced apart along the front-back direction. Accordingly, the first cabinet (110) can be balanced and placed stably on the second cabinet (210), and can move in the horizontal direction while placed.

[0228] This holder (118) has a protruding end surface formed in a flat shape to support the second cabinet (210), and a curved support surface (118a) is provided on the edge to be guided by the holder insertion guide (218a) to be described later.

[0229] The holder insertion part (218) is arranged in the second cabinet (210) to correspond to the holder (118) and is provided in multiple numbers. The holder insertion part (218) may be provided in the form of a hole into which the holder (118) is inserted in the second upper panel (217).

[0230] However, a holder (118) may be provided in the second cabinet (210) and a holder insertion part (218) may be provided in the first cabinet (110). That is, a protruding holder (118) may be provided in the second upper panel (217), and a holder insertion part (218) into which the holder (118) is inserted may be provided in the first lower panel (117).

[0231] Additionally, the second upper panel (217) may be provided with a holder stack portion (217b) around the holder (118). The holder stack portion (217b) supports the holder (118) before the holder (118) is inserted into the holder insertion portion (218) and is connected to the holder insertion portion (218) to guide the insertion of the holder (118).

[0232] Here, when the first cabinet (110) is placed on the second cabinet (210), it must be spaced upward from the second cabinet (210) at a certain distance so that when it moves while placed, the parts of the first processing device (100) and the parts of the second processing device (200) may interfere with or come into contact with each other, thereby preventing damage to the parts. Accordingly, the holder stack portion (217b) may be positioned so as to be spaced upward by a predetermined distance (a) from the upper surface of the second upper panel (217). Additionally, the holder stack portion (217b) may be formed to protrude from the upper surface of the second upper panel (217).

[0233] Additionally, the holder (118) can be sufficiently inserted into the holder insertion part (218) and can be formed to protrude sufficiently so that the first cabinet (110) and the second cabinet (210) are spaced apart at a certain distance before being inserted into the holder insertion part (218). For example, the distance from the lower surface of the first lower panel (117) to the protruding end surface of the holder (118) can be formed to be greater than the distance from the upper surface of the holder stack part (217b) to the lower end of the holder insertion guide (218a).

[0234] Meanwhile, a holder insertion guide (218a) is provided so that the holder (118) does not fall straight down from the holder stack portion (217b) to the holder insertion portion (218). The holder insertion guide (218a) is formed to connect the holder stack portion (217b) and the holder insertion portion (218) in the second upper panel (217) of the second cabinet (210).

[0235] The holder insertion guide (218a) is formed to curve the holder (118) downward, and, for example, is formed to curve downward as it moves toward the holder insertion part (218). It also guides the support surface (118a) of the holder (118).

[0236] Figure 5 shows a bottom view of the first processing device (100). Referring to Figure 5, two pairs of holders (118) are provided at the bottom of the first cabinet (110), and the holders (118) are positioned adjacent to the edge of the first cabinet (110) so that the position of the holders (118) can be easily checked from both sides.

[0237] And, a first intake pipe connection (452) is positioned at the front of the first lower panel (117), and a first exhaust pipe connection (474) is positioned at the rear of the first intake pipe connection (452). In other words, the distance between the first front panel (114) and the first intake pipe connection (452) is positioned to be closer than the distance between the first front panel (114) and the first exhaust pipe connection (474).

[0238] FIG. 6 shows a plan view of a second processing device (200). Referring to FIG. 6, two pairs of holder insertion parts (218) are provided on the upper part of the second cabinet (210) and are provided at positions corresponding to a plurality of holders (118) when the first processing device (100) is placed on it.

[0239] In addition, a second intake pipe connection part (454) is positioned at the front of the second upper panel (217), and a second exhaust pipe connection part (476) is positioned at the rear of the second intake pipe connection part (454). At this time, the second intake pipe connection part (454) and the second exhaust pipe connection part (476) are also positioned at locations corresponding to the first intake pipe connection part (452) and the first exhaust pipe connection part (474), respectively, when the first processing device (100) is placed on the second processing device (200).

[0240] FIG. 7 shows a portion of a cross-sectional view of the 7-7 section indicated in FIG. 6 of the clothing processing device (1) of the present invention. According to FIG. 7, the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are connected at the front of the clothing processing device (1), and the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) are connected at the rear.

[0241] Additionally, when the holder (118) is coupled to the holder insertion part (218), the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are coupled, and the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) are coupled.

[0242] FIG. 8c is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating the assembly guide structure in FIG. 7, and FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b are schematic diagrams to show the process of inserting the holder (118) into the holder insertion part (218) as in FIG. 8c.

[0243] FIG. 8a shows an assembly guide structure in which the first processing device (100) is placed on the second processing device (200), and the first processing device (100) is placed at a rear position relative to the original assembly position when temporarily seated on the second processing device (200). At this time, the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) may be seated so as to be aligned in the left-right direction. Additionally, a guide panel that simultaneously supports both sides of the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) may be additionally provided.

[0244] Accordingly, the holder stack portion (217b) can be positioned at the rear of the holder insert portion (218).

[0245] In this way, the first processing device (100) can be placed behind the second processing device (200) and then pushed forward to move the first processing device (100). At this time, the holder (118) moves along the first movement trajectory (c1) moving forward. The first movement trajectory (c1) may be a straight line arranged along the front-rear direction.

[0246] When the first processing device (100) moves forward, as shown in FIG. 8b, the holder (118) moves onto the holder insertion guide (218a), and the support surface (118a) comes into contact with the holder insertion guide (218a). In this state, if the first processing device (100) is pushed further forward, the holder (118) moves downward along the holder insertion guide (218a). At this time, the holder (118) can move along the second movement trajectory (c2), moving in a curved shape toward the downward side as it moves forward. The second movement trajectory (c2) can be formed as a curve.

[0247] Accordingly, the first processing device (100) can be smoothly seated on the second processing device (200) when the holder (118) is inserted into the holder insertion part (218), and the parts of the first processing device (100) and the parts of the second processing device (200) can be connected.

[0248] FIG. 9b shows an enlarged view of a portion of the cross-sectional view of section 9-9 shown in FIG. 6 in the clothing processing device (1) of the present invention. FIG. 9a is a schematic diagram for explaining the process of connecting the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) as in FIG. 9b.

[0249] First, referring to FIG. 9b, the second intake duct (450) is configured by connecting the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453), and the end connected to the second intake pipe (453) is positioned outside the first cabinet (110), and the end connected to the first intake pipe (451) is positioned outside the second cabinet (210). The ends connected to each other can overlap and be joined.

[0250] Specifically, the first intake pipe connection part (452) is provided with a first protruding end (452b) connected to the second intake pipe (453), and the second intake pipe connection part (454) is provided with a second protruding end (454b) connected to the first intake pipe (451) and disposed inside the first protruding end (452b). At this time, a structure in which the first protruding end (452b) is disposed inside the second protruding end (454b) is also possible.

[0251] Additionally, the first protruding end (452b) is positioned at a predetermined radial distance (b1) from the second protruding end (454b). The first protruding end (452b) may be positioned on the outside of the second protruding end (454b) with a hollow spacing between it and the second protruding end (454b).

[0252] With this configuration, after the holder (118) is inserted into the holder insertion part (218), the first processing device (100) can be moved in the forward and backward directions to correct the step difference.

[0253] Additionally, when the holder (118) is inserted into the holder insertion part (218), the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) can be combined as one end of either the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) supports the flange part (452a, 454a) provided in the other.

[0254] Additionally, the first intake pipe connection part (452) may further include a first flange part (452a) positioned facing the second protruding end (454b). The first flange part (452a) may support the second protruding end (454b). The first flange part (452a) connects the end of the first intake pipe (451) and the first protruding end (452b), and the end of the first intake pipe (451) may be formed to protrude radially outward and may be formed along the circumference. The inner diameter of the first protruding end (452b) is formed to be larger than the inner diameter of the first intake pipe (451) so that the first protruding end (452b) surrounds the second protruding end (454b).

[0255] In addition, the first flange portion (452a) supports the second protruding end portion (454b) so that the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are joined and air leakage between the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) can be minimized.

[0256] Additionally, the second intake pipe connection part (454) may further include a second flange part (454a) positioned facing the first protruding end part (452b). The second flange part (454a) may be formed by protruding outwardly in the radial direction from one side of the outer surface of the second intake pipe (453) and may be formed along the circumference. The second flange part (454a) may be seated on the second upper panel (217) and may support the first protruding end part (452b).

[0257] As described above, the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are connected by overlapping each other with the first protruding end (452b) and the second protruding end (454b) positioned to protrude so as to be connected to each other, and the first cabinet (110) can be easily assembled by moving along the second movement trajectory (c2) of the holder (118).

[0258] In the assembly guide structure, when the first processing device (100) is temporarily seated on the second processing device (200), the holder (118) supports the holder stack portion (217b), so that the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) do not interfere with or come into contact. That is, when the first processing device (100) moves along the first movement trajectory (c1) of the holder (118), the first protruding end (452b) and the second protruding end (454b) are separated.

[0259] The assembly guide structure provides a second movement trajectory (c2) so that the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are connected when the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) are fully assembled.

[0260] Referring to FIG. 9a, with the first processing device (100) temporarily seated on the second processing device (200), the holder (118) is guided by the holder insertion guide (218a) and moves along the second movement trajectory (c2). Then, the first protruding end (452b) can be assembled so as to be positioned radially outside the second protruding end (454b) without the first protruding end (452b) getting caught on the second protruding end (454b).

[0261] Here, if the first processing device is assembled by moving downward at an angle or moving horizontally, the first protruding end gets caught on the second protruding end, and the first processing device must be lifted and placed, and it is difficult to align the first protruding end and the second protruding end. However, the assembly guide structure of the present invention allows the first processing device (100) to move along the first movement trajectory (c1) and the second movement trajectory (c2), move in a curved motion, and then fall, so that the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are easily connected.

[0262] At this time, the operator does not need to check the positions of the first protruding end (452b) and the second protruding end (454b), and can simply temporarily place the first processing device (100) behind the second processing device (200) and then push it forward to fully assemble it. Additionally, it is possible to correct the step difference by a predetermined gap (b1) between the first protruding end (452b) and the second protruding end (454b).

[0263] In addition, the first protruding end (452b) and the second protruding end (454b) are arranged to overlap to prevent air leakage.

[0264] FIG. 10b shows an enlarged view of a portion of the cross-sectional view of section 10-10 shown in FIG. 6 in the clothing processing device (1) of the present invention. FIG. 10a is a schematic diagram for explaining the process of connecting the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) as in FIG. 10b.

[0265] First, referring to FIG. 10b, the second exhaust duct (470) is configured by connecting the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475), and the end connected to the second exhaust pipe (475) is positioned outside the first cabinet (110), and the end connected to the first exhaust pipe (473) is positioned outside the second cabinet (210). The ends connected to each other can overlap and be joined.

[0266] Specifically, the first exhaust pipe (473) is provided with a first exhaust pipe connection part (474) connected to the second exhaust pipe (475), and the second exhaust pipe (475) is provided with a second exhaust pipe connection part (476) connected to the first exhaust pipe (473) and disposed inside the first exhaust pipe connection part (474). At this time, a structure in which the first exhaust pipe connection part (474) is disposed inside the second exhaust pipe connection part (476) is also possible.

[0267] One end of the first exhaust pipe (473) is connected to the flow path switching section (480), and the other end is connected to the first exhaust pipe connecting section (474). The first exhaust pipe (473) may be formed in a hollow shape to connect the flow path switching section (480) and the first exhaust pipe connecting section (474). The first exhaust pipe (473) may be formed so that its cross-sectional area narrows toward the other end.

[0268] The first exhaust pipe connection (474) may be formed in a hollow cylindrical shape and may be positioned through the first lower panel (117). The first exhaust pipe connection (474) may be positioned along the vertical direction.

[0269] The second exhaust pipe (475) may be formed such that at least a portion thereof has a curved shape, and may be provided with a second exhaust pipe connection part (476) at its end. The second exhaust pipe (475) may be combined with the second exhaust pipe connection part (476) or may be provided integrally with the second exhaust pipe connection part (476).

[0270] The second exhaust pipe connection part (476) is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape and has a connection part (476a) at one end that is connected to the second exhaust pipe (475) or integrally connected to the second exhaust pipe (475).

[0271] The second exhaust pipe connection part (476) is provided with an insertion end part (476b) that is inserted into the inner side of the first exhaust pipe connection part (474) at the other end, and the insertion end part (476b) may be formed with an outer diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the connection part (476a).

[0272] Additionally, the insertion end (476b) is positioned at a predetermined distance (b2) in the radial direction from the first exhaust pipe connection part (474). The first exhaust pipe connection part (474) may be positioned on the outside of the insertion end (476b) with a hollow space between it and the insertion end (476b). At this time, the predetermined distance (b2) between the first exhaust pipe connection part (474) and the insertion end (476b) may be positioned to be larger than the predetermined distance (b1) between the first protruding end (452b) and the second protruding end (454b).

[0273] With this configuration, after the holder (118) is inserted into the holder insertion part (218), the first processing device (100) can be moved in the forward and backward directions to correct the step difference.

[0274] Additionally, when the holder (118) is inserted into the holder insertion part (218), the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) can be joined as one end of either the first exhaust pipe (473) or the second exhaust pipe (475) supports the flange part provided in the other. Here, the flange part may be the panel mounting part (476c) to be described later.

[0275] Specifically, the second exhaust pipe connection part (476) may be provided with a panel seating part (476c) and a panel support part (476d) that are formed by protruding at two places on the outer surface and are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. The panel seating part (476c) may support the upper surface of the second upper panel (217), and the panel support part (476d) may support the lower surface of the second upper panel (217). Additionally, the panel seating part (476c) may be positioned opposite to the end of the first exhaust pipe connection part (474), and the end of the first exhaust pipe connection part (474) may be supported.

[0276] As described above, the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) are connected by overlapping each other with the first exhaust pipe connection part (474) and the insertion end part (476b) positioned to protrude so as to be connected to each other, and the first cabinet (110) can be easily assembled by moving along the second movement trajectory (c2) of the holder (118).

[0277] In the assembly guide structure, when the first processing device (100) is temporarily seated on the second processing device (200), the holder (118) supports the holder stack portion (217b), so that the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) do not interfere with or come into contact. That is, when the first processing device (100) moves along the first movement trajectory (c1) of the holder (118), the first exhaust pipe connection portion (474) and the insertion end portion (476b) are separated.

[0278] The assembly guide structure provides a second movement trajectory (c2) so that the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) are connected when the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) are fully assembled.

[0279] Referring to FIG. 10a, with the first processing device (100) temporarily seated on the second processing device (200), the holder (118) is guided by the holder insertion guide (218a) and moves along the second movement trajectory (c2). Then, the first exhaust pipe connection part (474) can be assembled so as to be positioned radially outside the insertion end (476b) without getting caught on the insertion end (476b).

[0280] In addition, the first exhaust pipe connection part (474) and the insertion end part (476b) are arranged to overlap so as to prevent air leakage.

[0281] Thus, in the clothing processing device (1) according to the present invention, when the first processing device (100) is temporarily seated on the second processing device (200) and the holder (118) is inserted into the holder insertion part (218), the first processing device (100) can be fixed while being completely assembled to the second processing device (200). Accordingly, the first intake pipe (451) and the second intake pipe (453) are connected, and the first exhaust pipe (473) and the second exhaust pipe (475) are connected. However, the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) can be stepped, and after the step is corrected, the first processing device (100) and the second processing device (200) can be completely fixed together through a separate fixing device or coupling device.

[0282] FIG. 11 shows a block diagram for explaining a control configuration according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0283] Referring to FIG. 11, a sensor unit (500) and a control unit (900) according to one embodiment of the present invention are described as follows.

[0284] In addition, a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a sensor unit (500). The sensor unit (500) measures the moisture of the clothing or measures the water level for controlling the clothing processing device (1).

[0285] Specifically, the sensor unit (500) includes a dryness detection unit (510), a water level detection unit (520), and a quantity detection unit (530).

[0286] The dryness detection unit (510) may be equipped with at least one of an electrode sensor that measures the amount of moisture contained in the clothing by being provided to contact the clothing, and a humidity sensor that measures the humidity of the air flowing from the first drum (130) into the duct unit (400).

[0287] The electrode sensor may be provided to include two electrodes that are fixed to the first fixed body and can contact the clothing inside the first drum body (131). As the degree of dryness increases, the amount of moisture contained in the clothing decreases (the electrical resistance of the clothing increases), so the degree of dryness of the clothing contained in the clothing processing device (1) can be determined by observing the electrical resistance measured when the two electrodes are connected by the clothing.

[0288] Meanwhile, as the dryness of the clothing increases, the amount of moisture contained in the air flowing into the duct section (400) will decrease, so the clothing processing device (1) may determine the dryness of the clothing by observing the humidity of the air flowing into the first exhaust duct (460) through a humidity sensor.

[0289] The water level sensor (520) can measure the water level of the condensate or the amount of water in the second drum (230).

[0290] The quantity detection unit (530) can determine the amount of clothing stored inside the first drum (130) and / or the second drum (230). The quantity detection unit (530) may be provided as a means for transmitting to the control unit the amount of current supplied to the first motor (141) and / or the second motor (241) of the driving unit to rotate the first drum (130) and / or the second drum (230) at a constant rotational speed, and may also be provided as a means for transmitting to the control unit (900) the rotational speed of the first drum (130) when a constant amount of current is supplied to the first motor (141) and / or the second motor (241) for a constant period of time.

[0291] Additionally, a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a control unit (900). The control unit (900) may be located anywhere as long as it can control the clothing processing device. Generally, the control unit (900) may be installed out of sight behind the control panel (910), but is not limited thereto.

[0292] The control unit (900) can control the rotation of the first drum (130) and the second drum (230) by controlling the first motor (141) and the second motor (241). Additionally, the control unit (900) can supply water by controlling the water supply valve (251), the first switching valve, the second switching valve, and the water supply pump of the water supply unit (250). Additionally, the control unit (900) can drain water by opening the drain valve (261) when the water level is full, and can discharge water to the outside by controlling the drain pump (266).

[0293] After the drying process begins by starting the rotation of the first drum (130), if the dryness measured through the dryness detection unit (510) is greater than or equal to the preset reference dryness, the control unit (900) can determine the amount of water currently stored in the condensate storage unit (not shown) through the water level detection unit (520) and, if it is insufficient, control the water supply unit (250) to supply water to the condensate storage unit (not shown).

[0294] When a volume detection unit (530) is provided, the control unit (900) can predict the amount of condensate that may occur in the clothing contained in the first drum (130) through volume detection. In addition, it can calculate the amount of water required for washing the clothing contained in the second drum (230).

[0295] When the amount of water stored in the condensate storage unit (not shown) exceeds a preset reference water level through the water level detection unit (520), the control unit can open the drain valve (261) to drain the water.

[0296] Additionally, the control unit (900) can circulate air in the clothing processing device (1) by controlling the first blower (461), the second blower (471), and the valve motor (486), which will be described later, as needed.

[0297] Specifically, the control unit (900) can operate the first blower (461) to circulate air to the first drum (130).

[0298] Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific embodiments, this is for the purpose of specifically explaining the invention and is not limited thereto. It is evident that modifications or improvements to the present invention are possible by those skilled in the art within the technical scope of the invention.

[0299] All simple variations or modifications of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific scope of protection of the present invention will be clarified by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A first cabinet forming the exterior; A first drum rotatably provided inside the first cabinet to accommodate clothing; A second cabinet on which the first cabinet is stacked on top; A second drum rotatably provided inside the first cabinet to accommodate clothing; and Including an intake duct that introduces air into the second drum and includes a first intake pipe, at least a portion of which is disposed inside the first cabinet, and a second intake pipe, at least a portion of which is disposed inside the second cabinet; The first cabinet above is equipped with a plurality of holders on the lower side, and The second cabinet above is provided with a plurality of holder insertion parts into which each of the plurality of holders is inserted, and A clothing processing device characterized by the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe being connected when the holder is inserted into the holder insertion part.

2. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device characterized in that either of the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe is detachably coupled to the other.

3. In Paragraph 2, When the above holder is inserted into the holder insertion part, A clothing processing device characterized in that one end of either the first intake pipe or the second intake pipe supports a flange portion provided in the other, and the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe are joined.

4. In Paragraph 1, It further includes an exhaust duct for discharging air from the second drum; and The above exhaust duct is, A first exhaust pipe, at least a portion of which is disposed inside the first cabinet; and It includes a second exhaust pipe, at least a portion of which is disposed inside the second cabinet; and When the holder is inserted into the holder insertion part, the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe are connected, and A clothing processing device characterized in that either of the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe is detachably coupled to the other.

5. In Paragraph 4, When the above holder is inserted into the holder insertion part, A clothing processing device characterized in that one end of either the first exhaust pipe or the second exhaust pipe supports a flange portion provided in the other, and the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe are joined.

6. In Paragraph 4, The above second exhaust pipe is, It has an insertion end disposed inside the first exhaust pipe when combined with the first exhaust pipe, and The above-mentioned insertion end is, A clothing processing device characterized by being arranged such that, when the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe are combined, they are spaced apart from the first exhaust pipe by a predetermined distance in the radial direction.

7. In Paragraph 4, The end of the first exhaust pipe connected to the second exhaust pipe is positioned outside the first cabinet, and A clothing processing device characterized in that the end of the second exhaust pipe connected to the first exhaust pipe is positioned outside the second cabinet.

8. In Paragraph 4, The above second exhaust pipe is, A garment processing device characterized by including bellows.

9. In Paragraph 1, The first intake pipe has a first protruding end that is detachably coupled to the second intake pipe, and The second intake pipe has a second protruding end disposed inside the first protruding end when combined with the first intake pipe, and The above-mentioned first protruding end is, A clothing processing device characterized by being arranged such that, when the first intake pipe and the second intake pipe are combined, they are spaced apart from the second protruding end by a predetermined distance in the radial direction.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above second cabinet is, A holder stack portion is provided on which the holder is seated around the perimeter of the holder insertion portion, and The above-mentioned first cabinet is, When stacked on the upper part of the second cabinet, the holder moves along the holder stack after being seated on the holder stack portion, and A clothing processing device characterized in that the first cabinet is fixed to the second cabinet when the holder is inserted into the holder insertion part.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above second cabinet is, A clothing processing device characterized by having a holder insertion guide formed to connect the holder stack portion and the holder insertion portion and to curve the holder downward.

12. In Paragraph 10, The above second cabinet is, A clothing processing device characterized in that the upper surface is positioned lower than the holder stack portion.

13. In Paragraph 4, A clothing processing device characterized in that the temperature of the air flowing through the second exhaust pipe is lower than the temperature of the air flowing through the second intake pipe.

14. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned first cabinet is, A clothing processing device characterized by the fact that when the holder part is moved in one direction while positioned at the top of the second cabinet, the holder part is inserted into the holder insertion part and moves downward to be coupled with the second cabinet.

15. A first cabinet forming the exterior; A first drum rotatably provided inside the first cabinet to accommodate clothing; A second cabinet on which the first cabinet is stacked on top; A second drum rotatably provided inside the first cabinet to accommodate clothing; and It includes an exhaust duct for discharging air from the second drum; and The above exhaust duct is, A first exhaust pipe, at least a portion of which is disposed inside the first cabinet; and It includes a second exhaust pipe, at least a portion of which is disposed inside the second cabinet; and The first cabinet above is equipped with a plurality of holders on the lower side, and The second cabinet above is provided with a plurality of holder insertion parts into which each of the plurality of holders is inserted, and A clothing processing device characterized by the first exhaust pipe and the second exhaust pipe being connected when the holder is inserted into the holder insertion part.

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