Laundry-treating apparatus

Abstract

This laundry-treating apparatus comprises: a housing; a tub inside the housing; and a drying device comprising a hot air supply device for supplying heated air into the tub and a discharge device for accommodating air that is discharged from the tub and discharging same to the outside of the housing. The discharge device guides the accommodated air to the outside of the housing and comprises a discharge guide disposed at the rear end of the drying device and above the tub.

Description

Clothing processing device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clothing processing apparatus including a drying device.

[0002] A garment processing device is a device for processing and / or managing garments. The garment processing device may include a washing machine and a dryer. The washing machine may include a combined washing machine and dryer.

[0003] A washing machine with a drying function is a device that utilizes the driving force of a drive motor to agitate laundry, water, and detergent placed inside a tub, thereby enabling washing through mutual friction.

[0004] The processes performed by the washing machine combined with a dryer may include a washing process that washes the laundry by supplying detergent and water to a tub containing the laundry and rotating the drum, a rinsing process that rinses the laundry by supplying water to the tub and rotating the drum, and a spin-drying process that removes water from the laundry by draining water from the tub and rotating the drum.

[0005] The process performed by the combined dryer and washing machine may include a drying process in which heat generated from a drying device is blown into a receiving space containing the laundry to dry the laundry. To perform the drying process, the combined dryer and washing machine may include a drying device.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device with increased ease of use.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device with improved safety.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device with improved efficiency.

[0009] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device capable of reducing the occurrence of unnecessary space.

[0010] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment processing device with improved accessibility to a drying device.

[0011] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs from the description below.

[0012] A garment processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises a housing, a tub inside the housing, a hot air supply device disposed above the tub and configured to supply heated air into the interior of the tub, and a drying device comprising a discharge device configured to receive air discharged from the tub and discharge the received air to the outside of the housing. The discharge device is configured to guide the received air to the outside of the housing and includes a discharge guide located above the tub at the rear end of the drying device.

[0013] A garment processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, a hot air supply device disposed above the tub and including a supply path formed to supply heated air into the interior of the tub, a drying device including a discharge path formed to discharge air discharged from the tub to the outside of the housing, and a discharge filter detachably mounted on the discharge device so as to be positioned on the discharge path. The discharge path includes a first discharge path through which air discharged from the tub flows toward the discharge filter, and a second discharge path through which air passing through the discharge filter flows to the outside of the drying device. The first discharge path is located on one side of the second discharge path. The supply path is partitioned from the discharge path and is located on the side of the second discharge path opposite to the side where the first discharge path is located.

[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 2 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 1.

[0016] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 4 illustrates a part of the configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 5 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 4.

[0019] FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub.

[0020] FIG. 7 illustrates the state in which the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from the tub in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 6.

[0021] FIG. 8 illustrates the hot air supply device and discharge device of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, disassembled from the drying case.

[0022] FIG. 9 illustrates the interior of a hot air supply device and an exhaust device by disassembling a part of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 10 shows the interior of a hot air supply device and a discharge device by disassembling a part of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 9.

[0024] FIG. 11 illustrates a supply path and a discharge path formed inside a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 12 illustrates the volume of a space formed inside a discharge device of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure by representing it with a virtual line.

[0026] FIG. 13 is a graph illustrating the change in airflow volume and flow path resistance according to the change in internal volume of the discharge device of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 14 illustrates a disassembled discharge device of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 15 illustrates a state in which an exhaust pipe is connected to a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 16 is a control block diagram of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments.

[0031] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0032] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0033] In this document, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0034] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0035] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order).

[0036] Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0037] Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this document, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0038] When it is said that a component is "connected," "combined," "supported," or "in contact" with another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, combined, supported, or in contact, but also cases where they are indirectly connected, combined, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0039] When it is said that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where one component is in contact with the other, but also cases where another component exists between the two components.

[0040] A washing machine according to various embodiments can perform washing, rinsing, spin-drying, and drying operations. A washing machine is an example of a clothing processing device, and a clothing processing device is a concept that encompasses a device for washing clothing (clothing to be washed, clothing to be dried), a device for drying clothing, and a device capable of performing both washing and drying of clothing.

[0041] Washing machines according to various embodiments may include a top-loading washing machine in which a laundry inlet for loading or unloading laundry is provided to face upward, or a front-loading washing machine in which a laundry inlet is provided to face forward. Washing machines according to various embodiments may include washing machines with loading methods other than top-loading washing machines and front-loading washing machines.

[0042] In the case of a top-loading washing machine, laundry can be washed using a water flow generated by a rotating body such as a pulsator. In the case of a front-loading washing machine, laundry can be washed by rotating the drum to repeatedly raise and lower the laundry. A front-loading washing machine may include a washing machine capable of drying laundry contained inside the drum. The washing machine capable of drying may include a hot air supply device for supplying high-temperature air into the drum. As an example, the washing machine capable of drying may include a heater. Washing machines according to various embodiments may include washing machines with washing methods other than those described above.

[0043] A washing machine according to various embodiments may include a housing that accommodates various components inside. The housing may be provided in the form of a box with a laundry input opening formed on one side.

[0044] The washing machine may include a door for opening and closing a laundry input. The door may be rotatably mounted to the housing by means of a hinge. At least one part of the door may be made transparent or translucent so that the interior of the housing is visible.

[0045] The washing machine may include a tub provided inside the housing to store water. The tub is provided in a roughly cylindrical shape with a tub opening formed on one side, and may be positioned inside the housing such that the tub opening corresponds to the laundry inlet.

[0046] The tub can be connected to the housing by a damper. The damper can absorb vibrations generated during the rotation of the drum and attenuate vibrations transmitted to the housing.

[0047] The washing machine may include a drum designed to accommodate laundry.

[0048] The drum may be positioned inside the tub such that a drum opening provided on one side corresponds to a laundry inlet and a tub opening. Laundry may pass through the laundry inlet, the tub opening, and the drum opening in sequence to be received inside the drum or withdrawn from the drum.

[0049] The drum can rotate inside the tub and perform respective actions according to the washing, rinsing, and / or spin-drying cycles. A number of through holes are formed in the cylindrical wall of the drum so that water stored in the tub can flow into the interior of the drum or out of the exterior of the drum.

[0050] The washing machine may include a drive unit configured to rotate the drum. The drive unit may include a drive motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting the driving force generated by the drive motor to the drum. The rotating shaft may pass through the tub and be connected to the drum.

[0051] The drive unit can rotate the drum in the forward or reverse direction to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and / or spin-drying, or drying cycles.

[0052] The washing machine may include a water supply device configured to supply water to the tub. The water supply device may include a water supply pipe and a water supply valve provided in the water supply pipe. The water supply pipe may be connected to an external water source. The water supply pipe may extend from the external water source to a detergent dispenser and / or the tub. Water may be supplied to the tub via the detergent dispenser. Water may be supplied to the tub without passing through the detergent dispenser.

[0053] The water supply valve can open or close the water supply pipe in response to an electrical signal from the control unit. The water supply valve can allow or block the supply of water from an external water source to the tub. The water supply valve may include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.

[0054] The washing machine may include a detergent dispenser configured to supply detergent to the tub. The detergent dispenser may include a manual detergent dispenser in which the user must add the detergent to be used for each wash cycle, and an automatic detergent dispenser that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically dispenses a predetermined amount during a wash cycle. The detergent dispenser may include a detergent container for storing detergent. The detergent dispenser may be configured to supply detergent into the tub during the water supply process. Water supplied through the water supply pipe may be mixed with the detergent by passing through the detergent dispenser. The water mixed with the detergent may be supplied into the tub. The term "detergent" is used as a collective term for pre-wash detergent, main wash detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc., and the detergent container may be divided into a pre-wash detergent storage area, a main wash detergent storage area, a fabric softener storage area, and a bleach storage area.

[0055] The washing machine may include a drainage device configured to discharge water contained in a tub to the outside. The drainage device may include a drain pipe extending from the bottom of the tub to the outside of the housing, a drain valve provided in the drain pipe to open and close the drain pipe, and a pump provided on the drain pipe. The pump may pump water from the drain pipe to the outside of the housing.

[0056] The washing machine may include a control panel disposed on one side of the housing. The control panel may provide a user interface for the user to interact with the washing machine. The user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface.

[0057] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0058] At least one input interface may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or course selection button), and a wash / rinse / spin setting button. At least one input interface may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0059] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.

[0060] For example, at least one output interface can convey information to the user regarding the washing course, the washing machine's operating time, and washing settings, rinse settings, and spin settings. Information regarding the operation of the washing machine may be output via a screen, indicator, voice, etc. At least one output interface may include, for example, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0061] The washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with an external device via wired and / or wireless means.

[0062] The communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0063] The communication module can transmit data to external devices (e.g., servers, user devices, and / or home appliances) or receive data from external devices. For example, the communication module can establish communication with servers and / or user devices and / or home appliances and transmit and receive various types of data.

[0064] To this end, the communication module may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between external devices, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the communication module may include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules may communicate with an external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a long-range communication network such as a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0065] A short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, Bluetooth communication modules, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication modules, Near Field Communication modules, WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication modules, Zigbee communication modules, infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication modules, WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication modules, UWB (ultrawideband) communication modules, Ant+ communication modules, microwave (uWave) communication modules, etc.

[0066] The long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit. The mobile communication unit transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

[0067] In one embodiment, the communication module can communicate with external devices, such as a server, a user device, or other home appliances, through a nearby access point (AP). The access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the washing machine or user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The washing machine or user device can be connected to the server through the wide area network (WAN). The control unit can control various components of the washing machine (e.g., drive motor, water supply valve). The control unit can control various components of the washing machine to perform at least one operation, including water supply, washing, rinsing, and / or spin-drying, according to user input. For example, the control unit can control the drive motor to adjust the rotation speed of the drum or control the water supply valve of the water supply device to supply water to the tub.

[0068] The control unit may include hardware such as a CPU or memory, and software such as a control program. For example, the control unit may include an algorithm for controlling the operation of components within the washing machine, at least one memory for storing data in the form of a program, and at least one processor for performing the aforementioned operation using data stored in at least one memory. The memory and the processor may each be implemented as separate chips. The processor may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores. The memory may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks. Additionally, the memory and the processor may be implemented as a single chip.

[0069] Hereinafter, a garment processing device according to various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the following description, a washing machine combined with a dryer is described as an example of a garment processing device, but the concept of the present disclosure is not limited to a washing machine combined with a dryer and can be applied to various devices for processing and / or managing garments.

[0070] The terms "front," "rear," "left," and "right," etc., used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0071] For example, the X-axis direction can be defined as the front-back direction, the Y-axis direction can be defined as the left-right direction, and the Z-axis direction can be defined as the up-down direction.

[0072] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, a clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a housing (10) that accommodates various components inside. The housing (10) may be provided in the form of a box with a laundry inlet (11) formed on one side. The laundry inlet (11) may be provided to face approximately forward.

[0074] The garment processing device (1) may include a laundry door (17) for opening and closing a laundry input port (11). The laundry door (17) may be rotatably mounted to the housing (10) by means of a hinge. At least one part of the laundry door (17) may be made transparent or translucent so that the interior of the housing (10) is visible. For example, the laundry door (17) may include tempered glass.

[0075] The clothing processing device (1) may include a lower door (18) configured to allow access to a lower detergent supply device (60). The clothing processing device (1) may include an upper door (19) configured to allow access to an upper detergent supply device (50) and a discharge filter (150).

[0076] The clothing processing device (1) may include a tub (20) provided inside a housing (10) to store water. The tub (20) is provided in a roughly cylindrical shape with a tub opening (21) formed on one side, and may be placed inside the housing (10) such that the tub opening (21) corresponds to the laundry input port (11). The tub opening (21) may be provided to face approximately forward.

[0077] The tub (20) can be connected to the housing (10) by a damper (25). The damper (25) can absorb vibrations generated when the drum (30) rotates and attenuate vibrations transmitted to the housing (10).

[0078] The garment processing device (1) may include a diaphragm (22) for connecting the tub (20) and the housing (10). For example, the diaphragm (22) may extend between the laundry inlet (11) of the housing (10) and the tub opening (21) of the tub (20). The diaphragm (22) may be detachably mounted to the tub opening (21) of the tub (20). The diaphragm (22) may reduce the transmission of vibrations from the tub (20) to the housing (10). For example, the diaphragm (22) may include a material that is more flexible than the housing (10) and the tub (20).

[0079] The garment processing device (1) may include a drum (30) provided to receive laundry. At least one lifter (33) may be provided inside the drum (30) to perform washing by raising and dropping the laundry.

[0080] The drum (30) may be positioned inside the tub (20) such that a drum opening (31) provided on one side corresponds to a laundry inlet (11) and a tub opening (21). Laundry may be inserted into the drum (30) or withdrawn from the drum (30) by passing through the laundry inlet (11), diaphragm (22), tub opening (21), and drum opening (31) in sequence. The drum opening (31) may be provided to face approximately forward.

[0081] The drum (30) can rotate inside the tub (20) and perform each operation according to washing, rinsing, and / or spin-drying cycles. A plurality of through holes (32) are formed in the cylindrical wall of the drum (30) so that water stored in the tub (20) can flow into the interior of the drum (30) or flow out of the drum (30).

[0082] The garment processing device (1) may include a driving device (36) configured to rotate a drum (30). The driving device (36) may include a driving motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting the driving force generated by the driving motor to the drum (30). The rotating shaft may pass through the tub (20) and be connected to the drum (30).

[0083] The driving device (36) can rotate the drum (30) in the forward or reverse direction to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and / or spin-drying or drying process.

[0084] The clothing processing device (1) may include a water supply device (40) configured to supply water to a tub (20). The water supply device (40) may include water supply valves (41, 42) that can be connected to an external water source. For example, the water supply valves (41, 42) may include a first water supply valve (41) and a second water supply valve (42). As an example, the water supply valves (41, 42) may include a hot water valve (41) for supplying hot water and a cold water valve (42) for supplying cold water.

[0085] The water supply device (40) may include water supply pipes (43, 44). The water supply pipes (43, 44) may be connected to water supply valves (41, 42). For example, the water supply pipes (43, 44) may include a first water supply pipe (43) and a second water supply pipe (44). As an example, the water supply pipes (43, 44) may be provided as hoses or pipes made of a flexible material.

[0086] For example, the water supply pipes (43, 44) may include a hot water pipe (43) connected to a hot water valve (41) and a cold water pipe (44) connected to a cold water valve (42). At least one of the water supply pipes (43, 44) may guide water from the water supply valves (41, 42) to the tub (20). At least one of the water supply pipes (43, 44) may extend from the water supply valve (62) to the tub (20). Water may be supplied to the lower detergent supply device (60) via the tub (20). Water may also be supplied to the lower detergent supply device (60) without passing through the tub (20).

[0087] The water supply valves (41, 42) can open or close the water supply pipes (43, 44) in response to an electrical signal from the control unit (80, see FIG. 14). The water supply valves (41, 42) can allow or block water from being supplied to the tub (20) from an external water source. The water supply valves (41, 42) may include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.

[0088] The garment processing device (1) may include a detergent supply device (50, 60) configured to supply detergent to a tub (20). The detergent supply device (50, 60) may include an upper detergent supply device (50) and a lower detergent supply device (60). The term "detergent" may be used as a general term encompassing pre-wash detergent, main wash detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc.

[0089] The upper detergent supply device (50) may be located on the upper part of the tub (20). The upper detergent supply device (50) may be located above the tub (20) in the vertical direction. The upper detergent supply device (50) may include a manual detergent supply device in which the user must add the detergent to be used each time laundry is performed, or an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically dispenses a predetermined amount of detergent during laundry. The upper detergent supply device (50) may be connected to the tub (20) through a detergent connecting pipe (51). For example, the upper detergent supply device (50) may be configured to supply solid laundry detergent and / or fabric softener, etc., to the tub (20). However, the type of detergent is not limited to the above-described example.

[0090] The lower detergent supply device (60) may be located at the bottom of the tub (20). The lower detergent supply device (60) may be located below the tub (20) in the vertical direction. The lower detergent supply device (60) may include a manual detergent supply device in which the user must add the detergent to be used each time laundry is performed, or an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically dispenses a predetermined amount of detergent during laundry. For example, the lower detergent supply device (60) may be provided to supply liquid laundry detergent and / or fabric softener, etc., to the tub (20). However, the type of detergent is not limited to the above examples.

[0091] The clothing processing device (1) may include a drainage device (70) configured to discharge water contained in the tub (20) to the outside. The drainage device (70) may include a drainage pump (71) for discharging water from the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10).

[0092] The clothing processing device (1) may include a circulation pump (76) for circulating water from the tub (20) back to the tub (20) via the lower detergent supply device (60).

[0093] The drainage device (70) can be connected to the tub (20) through the tub connecting pipe (72). The drainage device (70) can discharge water from the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10) through the drain pipe (73).

[0094] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a washing water heater (24). The washing water heater (24) is provided on the lower side of a tub (20) and can heat the washing water during washing. Additionally, a water supply device (40) can supply a certain amount of water to the lower side of the tub (20) through a connecting channel (P) during a drying process, and the washing water heater (24) can generate steam by heating the water supplied into the interior of the tub (20) through the water supply device (40), the connecting channel (P), and the tub exhaust port (27). That is, the steam generated by the water supply device (40) and the washing water heater (24) can come into contact with the clothing during a drying process, thereby reducing the formation of wrinkles on the clothing.

[0095] That is, the clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a washing / drying combined washing machine and, unlike a conventional dryer, may include a washing water heater (24) for heating the washing water, and can generate steam by utilizing the washing water heater (24) and a water supply device (40) for cleaning the connecting path (P) to prevent wrinkles from forming on the clothing during the drying process as much as possible.

[0096] The clothing processing device (1) may include a control panel (15) disposed on one side of the housing (10). The control panel (15) may provide a user interface for the user and the clothing processing device (1) to interact. The user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface.

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

[0098] At least one input interface may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or course selection button), and a wash / rinse / spin setting button. At least one input interface may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

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

[0100] For example, at least one output interface can transmit information to the user regarding the washing course and the operating time of the garment processing device (1), as well as washing settings, rinsing settings, and spin settings. Information regarding the operation of the garment processing device may be output via a screen, an indicator, voice, etc. At least one output interface may include, for example, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0101] The garment processing device (1) may include a control box (15c) for a control panel (15). The control box (15c) for the control panel (15) may be electrically connected to the control panel (15). The control box (15c) for the control panel (15) may supply power to the control panel (15). The control box (15c) for the control panel (15) may process information input through the control panel (15). The control box (15c) for the control panel (15) may control the control panel (15) so that the control panel (15) outputs information.

[0102] The clothing processing device (1) may include a drying device (100) for drying laundry contained inside a drum (30). The drying device (100) may be configured to heat air and supply it into the interior of a tub (20). The drying device (100) may discharge air discharged from the tub (20) to the outside of the clothing processing device (1). The clothing processing device (1) may be configured to draw in outside air, heat it, and supply it to the tub (20) to dry the clothes inside the drum (30), and then discharge the air discharged from the tub (20) to the outside of the clothing processing device (1) after drying the clothes inside the drum (30). The drying device (100) according to various embodiments may be placed on the upper part of the tub (20).

[0103] The clothing processing device (1) may include a terminal module (90). The terminal module (90) may include a terminal block. For example, the clothing processing device (1) including a drying function uses a relatively high voltage and can smoothly supply power through the terminal module (90).

[0104] The clothing processing device (1) may include a terminal cover (91) for covering a terminal module (90). The terminal cover (91) may be detachably coupled to the housing (10). For example, the terminal module (90) may be provided in a drying device (100), and the terminal cover (91) may be detachably mounted to the drying device (100).

[0105] The garment processing device (1) may include a connector coupling portion (149) for coupling a connector to electrically connect a terminal module (90) and a control panel (15). For example, a connector provided on a wire extending from the terminal module (90) may be connected at the connector coupling portion (149) to a connector provided on a wire extending from the control panel (15). The connector coupling portion (149) may include a space for coupling the connector provided on the wire extending from the terminal module (90) and the wire extending from the control panel (15). For example, the connector coupling portion (149) may be provided in a drying device (100). For example, the connector coupling portion (149) may be provided on the discharge cover (142) of the discharge device (140) of the drying device (100).

[0106] FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub. FIG. 7 illustrates a state in which a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub in a direction different from that shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 8 illustrates a hot air supply device and a discharge device of a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure disassembled from a drying case. FIG. 9 illustrates the interior of a hot air supply device and a discharge device by disassembling a part of a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 illustrates the interior of a hot air supply device and a discharge device by disassembling a part of a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from that shown in FIG. 9.

[0107] Referring to FIGS. 4 through 10, the drying device (100) may include a drying case (101). Various components of the drying device (100) may be installed in the drying case (101). For example, a hot air supply device (110) and / or a discharge device (140) of the drying device (100) may be installed in the drying case (101). The drying device (100) may be provided as a single module in which the hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) are installed in the drying case (101).

[0108] Referring to FIG. 8, the drying case (101) may include a case opening (101a) for air flowing into the interior of the housing (10) to flow into the interior of the drying device (100). For example, the case opening (101a) may include at least one opening. As an example, the case opening (101a) may be provided on the side of the drying case (101) adjacent to the supply fan (130).

[0109] Referring to FIG. 8, the drying case (101) may include a tub connector (101b) for a portion of the discharge device (140) to be extended and connected to the tub (20). The tub connector (101b) may be provided so that the discharge connection part (143) and / or duct guide (144) of the discharge device (140) can pass through. When the discharge connection part (143) is connected to the duct guide (144), the discharge connection part (143) and / or duct guide (144) may be located in the tub connector (101b).

[0110] For example, the case opening (101a) may be provided at the left rear end of the drying case (101), and the tub connector (101b) may be provided at the right rear end of the drying case (101).

[0111] Referring to FIG. 8, the drying case (101) may include a guide mounting portion (102) for discharging air inside the drying device (100) to the outside of the drying device (100). As a part of the discharge device (140) is mounted on the guide mounting portion (102), air inside the drying device (100) can be discharged to the outside of the drying device (100). For example, the guide mounting portion (102) may be provided on the rear side of the drying case (101).

[0112] The drying device (100) may include a reinforcing frame (109) for reinforcing the rigidity of the drying case (101). For example, the reinforcing frame (109) may be detachably mounted to the front end of the drying case (101). For example, the reinforcing frame (109) may be mounted to the drying case (101) while the hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) are mounted to the drying case (101). For example, the hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) may be detached from the drying case (101) while the reinforcing frame (109) is detached from the drying case (101).

[0113] The drying device (100) may include a hot air supply device (110) for supplying hot air, i.e., heated air, to a tub (20). The hot air supply device (110) may be mounted on a drying case (101). A supply channel (116) for air to flow to be supplied to the tub (20) may be formed inside the hot air supply device (110).

[0114] For example, a hot air supply device (110) may be connected to a diaphragm (22). The end of the hot air supply device (110) from which air is discharged may be connected to the diaphragm (22). The diaphragm (22) may include a diaphragm connection part (22a) connected to the end of the hot air supply device (110). An air inlet (26) may be provided in the diaphragm connection part (22a). Air discharged from the hot air supply device (110) may be supplied into the interior of the drum (30) through the air inlet (26).

[0115] A hot air supply device (110) may be provided to guide air flowing into the interior of the housing (10) to the tub (20). A hot air supply device (110) may be provided to heat the air flowing into the interior of the housing (10). A hot air supply device (110) may be configured to make the outside air flowing into the interior of the housing (10) into high-temperature dry air.

[0116] For example, referring to FIG. 2, an external air hole (10a) for external air to be introduced may be formed on the rear of the housing (10), and as the hot air supply device (110) operates, external air may be introduced into the interior of the housing (10) through the external air hole (10a). Referring to FIG. 8, the air introduced into the interior of the housing (10) may be introduced into the interior of the drying device (100) through at least one case opening (101a) formed in the drying case (101). The air introduced into the interior of the drying device (100) may be introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110).

[0117] The hot air supply device (110) may include a supply base (111). The supply base (111) may be mounted on a drying case (101). The supply base (111) may form a part of the supply channel (116). Components of the hot air supply device (110) may be accommodated in the supply base (111). The supply base (111) may form at least a part of the supply channel (116). For example, the supply base (111) may have a shape with an open top.

[0118] The hot air supply device (110) may include a supply cover (112). The supply cover (112) may be coupled to a supply base (111). The supply cover (112) may cover an open portion of the supply base (111). The supply cover (112) may form at least a portion of a supply channel (116) together with the supply base (111). For example, as the supply cover (112) is coupled to the supply base (111), at least a portion of the supply channel (116) may be formed.

[0119] The hot air supply device (110) may include a drying heater (120) for heating air passing through the hot air supply device (110). The drying heater (120) may heat air flowing through the supply path (116). For example, the drying heater (120) may include a dual heater.

[0120] The drying device (100) may include a heater control box (129) for controlling the drying heater (120). The heater control box (129) may be electrically connected to the drying heater (120). For example, the heater control box (129) may be mounted on the drying case (101).

[0121] The hot air supply device (110) may include a supply fan (130) for forming an airflow inside the hot air supply device (110). The supply fan (130) may be provided to draw in air from outside the housing (10) and blow it into the tub (20). The supply fan (130) may be provided to supply air to an object inside the drum (30). As an example, the supply fan (130) may include a sirocco fan. For example, the supply fan (130) may be provided to draw in air in the direction of the rotational axis of the supply fan (130) and discharge it outwardly around the circumference of the supply fan (130).

[0122] The hot air supply device (110) may include a fan drive device (135) for providing power to a supply fan (130). As an example, the hot air supply device (110) may include a fan cover (113) that can be coupled to a supply base (111) and / or a supply cover (112). The fan drive device (135) may be mounted on the fan cover (113).

[0123] Referring to FIG. 10, the supply base (111) may include a supply inlet (117) for air to be introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110). The supply inlet (117) may be formed by penetrating the supply base (111) in the direction of the rotational axis of the supply fan (130). As the supply fan (130) operates, air from outside the hot air supply device (110) may be introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110) through the supply inlet (117).

[0124] The hot air supply device (110) may include a supply connection part (114) for connecting to the tub (20). The supply connection part (114) may be connected to the front end of the tub (20). For example, the supply base (111) may be extended in the front-rear direction, and the supply connection part (114) may be extended in the up-down direction.

[0125] The supply connection part (114) may include a supply guide section (114a) for guiding air flowing from the supply base (111) to the supply connection part (114). The supply guide section (114a) may have a rib shape. The supply guide section (114a) may be provided to agitate the dry air supplied to the tub (20) so as to reduce the temperature variation of the dry air supplied to the tub (20).

[0126] For example, the supply connection part (114) may be located at the opposite end of one end of the supply base (111) where the supply fan (130) is located. For example, the supply connection part (114) may be connected to the opposite end of one end where the supply inlet (117) of the supply base (111) is formed. As the supply connection part (114) and the supply inlet (117) are spaced apart from each other at both ends of the supply base (111), the air entering through the supply inlet (117) can be given time to be heated by the drying heater (120) before being supplied to the tub (20) through the supply connection part (114).

[0127] The supply connection part (114) of the hot air supply device (110) can be connected to an air inlet (26). The air inlet (26) of the tub (20) can be provided in a diaphragm (22) provided at the front end of the tub (20). The supply connection part (114) can be connected to a diaphragm connection part (22a) provided in the diaphragm (22). For example, the supply connection part (114) and the diaphragm connection part (22a) can be provided to be fixed by mounting a clamp on the combined portion of the supply connection part (114) and the diaphragm connection part (22a).

[0128] The drying device (100) may include a thermostat (170) configured to stop the operation of the drying device (100) when the temperature of the dry air supplied through the hot air supply device (110) exceeds a predetermined temperature. For example, the thermostat (170) may be mounted on the hot air supply device (110). For example, the thermostat (170) may include a sensor for detecting the temperature of the supply path (116).

[0129] Referring to FIGS. 3 through 7, heated air from a drying device (100) can be supplied into the interior of a drum (30) through a tub (20). To ensure that the heated air supplied into the interior of the drum (30) has time to remove moisture from the laundry, a tub exhaust port (27) may be provided at a location opposite to the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (100) is supplied to the tub (20). To increase the distance and / or time that the heated air flows inside the drum (30) so that it can come into contact with the laundry more, the tub exhaust port (27) may be provided at a location opposite to the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (100) is supplied to the tub (20). By increasing the time that the heated air comes into contact with the laundry, drying efficiency can be improved.

[0130] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the air inlet (26) and the tub exhaust port (27) may be positioned to maximize the use of heated air provided from the drying device (100). For example, the air inlet (26) may be located at the front end of the tub (20), and the tub exhaust port (27) may be located at the rear end of the tub (20).

[0131] A clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a connecting channel (P) for air discharged from inside a tub (20) to flow to a drying device (100). The connecting channel (P) may be provided so that air discharged from a tub exhaust port (27) flows to a discharge channel (146) of the drying device (100). The connecting channel (P) may be provided to discharge humid air that has passed through the tub (20). For example, the connecting channel (P) may be provided at the rear of the tub (20).

[0132] The air inside the tub (20) can be discharged into the tub duct (28) through the tub exhaust port (27) formed at the rear of the tub (20). The air discharged into the tub duct (28) can flow along the connecting path (P) and be supplied to the drying device (100).

[0133] A garment processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a tub duct (28) for forming at least a portion of a connecting channel (P). For example, the tub duct (28) may be formed integrally with the tub (20). For example, the tub (20) may include the tub duct (28). The tub duct (28) may be arranged to surround the tub exhaust port (27).

[0134] A clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a duct cover (29) for forming at least a portion of a connecting channel (P). The duct cover (29) may be provided to cover the open rear of a tub duct (28). For example, a tub (20) may include a duct cover (29). The duct cover (29) may form at least a portion of a connecting channel (P) for air discharged through a tub exhaust port (27) to flow to a drying device (100).

[0135] In the clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments, a connecting channel (P) can be formed as a duct cover (29) is coupled to a tub duct (28).

[0136] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a recess (28a) that forms a part of a connecting passage (P) through which air discharged from the inside of the tub (20) flows. A reinforcing rib (23) may be provided on the back surface of the tub (20) to reinforce the rigidity of the tub (20), and the recess (28a) may be provided as a recessed portion from the end of the reinforcing rib (23) protruding from the rear surface of the tub (20). The recess (28a) may be provided as a portion of the back surface of the tub (20) where the reinforcing rib (23) is not formed. A tub exhaust port (27) for discharging air from the inside of the tub (20) may be formed in the recess (28a). The tub duct (28) may include a partition rib (28d) provided along the perimeter of the recess (28a). The partition rib (28d) can distinguish between the area where the reinforcing rib (23) is formed and the area where the recess (28a) is formed on the back side of the tub (20).

[0137] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a duct connection portion (28b) that forms another part of a connecting passage (P) through which air passes through a recess portion (28a). The duct connection portion (28b) may protrude outward from the outer surface of the tub (20). The duct connection portion (28b) may protrude approximately upward from the outer surface of the tub (20).

[0138] The duct connection part (28b) can connect the drying device (100) and the recess part (28a). The duct connection part (28b) can be connected to the discharge connection part (143) of the drying device (100). The duct connection part (28b) can form a single passage that forms a connecting flow path (P) together with the recess part (28a) and the duct cover (29).

[0139] The duct connection (28b) may be covered by a duct cover (29). One side of the duct connection (28b) may be open. The duct cover (29) may cover the open side of the duct connection (28b).

[0140] The duct cover (29) can cover both the recess section (28a) and the duct connection section (28b). For example, the duct cover (29) can cover both the open side of the recess section (28a) and the open side of the duct connection section (28b). A connecting passage (P) can be formed by the duct cover (29) covering the recess section (28a) and the duct connection section (28b). As an example, the duct cover (29) may cover only the recess section (28a).

[0141] The duct cover (29) may be provided to cover the open rear of the recess (28a) and / or the open rear of the duct connection (28b). The connection channel (P) may be a single passage formed by the tub duct (28) and the duct cover (29) together.

[0142] The tub duct (28) may include a stepped portion (28c) to expand the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting channel (P). The connecting channel (P) may be configured such that the width of the portion formed by the duct connecting portion (28b) is greater than the width of the portion formed by the recess (28a) by the stepped portion (28c).

[0143] The drying device (100) may include a discharge device (140) for discharging air discharged from the tub (20) to the outside of the clothing processing device (1). The discharge device (140) may be mounted on the drying case (101). The discharge device (140) may be configured to form a discharge channel (146) for discharging air discharged from the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10).

[0144] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge base (141). The discharge base (141) may be mounted on a drying case (101). The discharge base (141) may form at least a portion of the discharge channel (146). The discharge base (141) may be configured so that the discharge channel (146) has a roughly U-shape.

[0145] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge cover (142). The discharge cover (142) may be coupled to the discharge base (141). The discharge cover (142) may form at least one part of the discharge channel (146). The discharge cover (142) may cover an open part of the discharge base (141). The discharge cover (142) may form at least one part of the discharge channel (146) together with the discharge base (141). For example, as the discharge cover (142) is coupled to the discharge base (141), at least one part of the discharge channel (146) may be formed.

[0146] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge connection part (143) connected to the tub (20). The discharge connection part (143) may guide air discharged from the tub (20) and passing through the connection path (P). A path for air to flow may be formed inside the discharge connection part (143). The discharge connection part (143) may be connected to the duct connection part (28b) of the tub (20).

[0147] For example, the discharge connection part (143) may include a flexible material. For example, the discharge connection part (143) may have a structure that allows for changes in length. For example, the discharge connection part (143) may include an elastic material. For example, the discharge connection part (143) may include a stretchable material. The discharge connection part (143) may be provided to reduce the transmission of vibrations from the tub (20) to the drying device (100). The discharge connection part (143) may seal between the duct connection part (28b) of the tub (20) and the duct guide (144) of the discharge device (140).

[0148] The discharge device (140) may include a duct guide (144) connected to a discharge connection part (143). The duct guide (144) may be provided to guide air passing through the discharge connection part (143) to a discharge path (146). The duct guide (144) may connect the discharge connection part (143) to a discharge base (141) and / or a discharge cover (142). The duct guide (144) may be provided to change the direction of air flow that is discharged from the tub (20) and flows upward along the connection path (P). The duct guide (144) may include a material with higher strength than the discharge connection part (143).

[0149] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge guide (145) for guiding air that has passed through the discharge base (141) to the outside of the housing (10). The discharge guide (145) may be connected to the discharge base (141). The discharge guide (145) may be mounted on a guide mounting portion (102) formed in the drying case (101). The guide mounting portion (102) may be located at the rear end of the drying case (101).

[0150] The discharge guide (145) may be located approximately in the center of the rear end of the drying device (100). For example, a water supply valve (41, 42) may be located on one side of the discharge guide (145), and a terminal module (90) may be located on the opposite side of the discharge guide (145) where the water supply valve (41, 42) is located. The discharge guide (145) may be located between the water supply valve (41, 42) and the terminal module (90) at the rear end of the drying device (100).

[0151] The drying device (100) may include a discharge filter (150) that can be detachably coupled to the discharge device (140). The discharge filter (150) can filter foreign substances from the air passing through the discharge device (140). The discharge filter (150) can filter foreign substances from the air passing through the discharge channel (146). The discharge filter (150) may be detachably mounted on the discharge base (141) and / or the discharge cover (142). The discharge filter (150) may be made accessible by opening the upper door (19) shown in FIG. 1.

[0152] A filter mounting portion (141a) for mounting a discharge filter (150) may be provided in the discharge base (141). The filter mounting portion (141a) may extend from the front end of the discharge base (141) toward the rear. The filter mounting portion (141a) may be provided to correspond to the size and / or shape of the discharge filter (150). The filter mounting portion (141a) may include a rail on which the discharge filter (150) can slide. The discharge filter (150) may be mounted by sliding on the filter mounting portion (141a).

[0153] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device (1) is provided with a discharge filter (150) for filtering foreign substances from the humid air discharged from the tub (20) in a drying device (100) located above the tub (20), so that a user or worker can easily access the filter for maintenance and / or repair.

[0154] The drying device (100) may include a humidity sensor (180) for detecting humidity discharged through the discharge device (140). The humidity sensor (180) may be configured to detect the humidity of the air passing through the discharge channel (146). For example, the humidity sensor (180) may be mounted on the discharge device (140).

[0155] The drying device (100) may include an EMI filter (Electromagnetic Interference Filter, 108). The EMI filter (108) may be configured to reduce or block electromagnetic interference of the clothing processing device (1). The EMI filter (108) may be mounted on the drying case (101). For example, the EMI filter (108) may be located at the rear of the hot air supply device (110). For example, the EMI filter (108) may be located at one corner of the drying case (101).

[0156] In a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a drying heater (120) is provided in a hot air supply device (110) and a discharge filter (150) is provided in a discharge device (140), so that damage to the discharge filter (150) by the drying heater (120) can be reduced.

[0157] Referring to FIG. 8, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that a hot air supply device (110) and a discharge device (140) are each separated from a drying case (101). The hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) may each be configured as separate components.

[0158] FIG. 11 illustrates a supply channel and a discharge channel formed inside a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 illustrates the volume of a space formed inside a discharge device of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure by representing it with a virtual line. FIG. 13 illustrates a graph showing the change in airflow and channel resistance according to the change in the internal volume of a discharge device of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0159] Referring to FIG. 11, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that a supply path (116) and a discharge path (146) are separated. For example, the clothing processing device (1) may be configured such that, when viewed from above, a hot air supply device (110) forming a supply path (116) is located in an area other than the area occupied by a discharge device (140) forming a discharge path (146).

[0160] For example, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a clothing processing device (1) may have a portion of a discharge channel (146) through which air discharged from a tub (20) flows located on one side centered on a discharge guide (145), and a drying heater (120) and a supply fan (130) may be located on the opposite side of the portion of the discharge channel (146).

[0161] Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 11, a drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can heat air flowing into a hot air supply device (110) and supply it to a tub (20). An airflow can be formed in a supply channel (116) formed inside the hot air supply device (110) by a supply fan (130). As the supply fan (130) operates, air flowing in from the rear end of the drying device (100) can flow to the front end. The air passing through the supply channel (116) can be heated by a drying heater (120). The hot air supply device (110) can provide high-temperature dry air by the drying heater (120).

[0162] A drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can discharge air discharged from a tub (20) and introduced into a discharge device (140) to the outside of the drying device (100). Air discharged from inside the tub (20) and passing through a connecting channel (P) can sequentially pass through a discharge connecting part (143) and a duct guide (144) and flow into a discharge channel (146).

[0163] The discharge path (146) may include a first discharge path (146a) and a second discharge path (146b). The first discharge path (146a) may include a path from the duct guide (144) to the discharge filter (150). The second discharge path (146b) may include a path from the discharge filter (150) to the discharge guide (145).

[0164] The direction of the air flowing through the first discharge channel (146a) and the direction of the air flowing through the second discharge channel (146b) may be different. For example, the air flowing through the first discharge channel (146a) may flow from the rear end of the drying device (100) toward the front end, and the air flowing through the second discharge channel (146b) may flow from the front end of the drying device (100) toward the rear end. The first discharge channel (146a) may be arranged parallel to the second discharge channel (146b). The air flowing through the first discharge channel (146a) may change direction and flow through the second discharge channel (146b). The discharge filter (150) may be located at the part where the air flows from the first discharge channel (146a) to the second discharge channel (146b). The air flowing through the discharge channel (146) may change direction at the part where the discharge filter (150) is located.

[0165] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device (1) is configured such that air introduced from the rear end of the clothing processing device (1) is guided from the hot air supply device (110) to the front end, heated, and then supplied to the front end of the tub (20), thereby improving the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device (1).

[0166] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is configured such that high-temperature dry air is supplied at the front end of a tub (20) and humid air that dries the clothing is discharged at the rear end of a tub (20), so that the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device (1) can be improved.

[0167] In a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, air discharged from the rear end of a tub (20) is guided to the rear end of a discharge device (140), and air flowing into the discharge device (140) flows from the rear to the front until it passes through a discharge filter (150), and air passing through the discharge filter (150) flows from the front to the rear, so that the drying efficiency of the clothing processing device (1) can be improved.

[0168] As shown in FIG. 11, the drying device (100) may be configured such that, when viewed from above, the largest cross-sectional area (DA) of the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the discharge channel (146) is at least 35% of the horizontal cross-sectional area (TA) of the drying device (100). As shown in FIG. 11, the drying device (100) may be configured such that, when viewed from above, the discharge channel area (DA) where the discharge channel (146) is formed is at least 35% of the total area (TA) of the drying device (100). For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when viewed from above, the discharge channel area (DA) where the discharge channel (146) is formed is at least 50% of the total area (TA) of the drying device (100). As the drying device (100) of the clothing processing device (1) is configured such that the area of ​​the discharge channel (146) is at least a predetermined size, the flow rate and / or air volume can be secured.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 12, for example, the drying device (100) may be configured such that the first volume (V1) of the first discharge channel (146a) formed in the discharge device (140) is 40% of the total volume (TV) of the discharge channel (146), the second volume (V2) of the second discharge channel (146b) formed in the discharge device (140) is 49% of the total volume (TV) of the discharge channel (146), and the filter volume (FV) of the filter mounting part (141a) formed in the discharge device (140) is 11% of the total volume (TV) of the discharge channel (146). For example, the total volume (TV) inside the discharge device (140) may be 19,304,000 mm³, of which the first volume (V1) of the first discharge channel (146a) may be 7,658,090 mm³, the second volume (V2) of the second discharge channel (146b) may be 9,448,436 mm³, and the filter volume (FV) of the filter mounting part (141a) may be 2,197,474 mm³.

[0170] For example, when viewed from above, if the discharge channel area (DA) where the discharge channel (146) is formed is less than 35% of the total area (TA) of the drying device (100) and / or the first volume (V1) of the first discharge channel (146a) is less than 40% of the total volume (TV) of the discharge channel (146), the resistance of the channel may increase. If the resistance of the channel increases in the discharge channel (146) of the drying device (100), the amount of air discharged from the discharge device (140) may decrease relative to the amount of air flowing into the discharge device (140). To compensate for the decrease in air volume, the drying device (100) may increase the output of the supply fan (130), and accordingly, the power consumption may increase. In addition, the drying device (100) may be overloaded by the increased power consumption of the supply fan (130), and accordingly, the risk of fire may increase.

[0171] In a drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when viewed from above, the discharge channel area (DA) in which the discharge channel (146) is formed is 35% or more of the total area (TA) of the drying device (100), and / or the first volume (V1) of the first discharge channel (146a) is 40% or more of the total volume (TV) of the discharge channel (146), so the resistance of the channel can be reduced, and accordingly, the air volume of the discharge channel (146), the output of the supply fan (130), the increase in power consumption, the overload of the drying heater (120), and / or the risk of fire can be reduced.

[0172] Referring to FIG. 13, in the discharge device (140) of the drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the total volume (TV) of the discharge channel (146) increases, the resistance of the discharge channel (146) may decrease and the air volume of the discharge channel (146) may increase. In the discharge device (140) of the drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the total volume (TV) of the discharge channel (146) formed inside decreases, the resistance of the discharge channel (146) may increase and the air volume of the discharge channel (146) may decrease. The drying device (100) of the clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can improve air volume efficiency by increasing the total volume (TV) of the discharge channel (146).

[0173] The discharge device (140) of the drying device (100) may be configured such that the cross-sectional area of ​​the first discharge channel (146a) is equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which air flows from the tub (20) into the discharge device (140). For example, the discharge device (140) may be configured such that the cross-sectional area of ​​the first discharge channel (146a) is equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet portion connected to the tub (20) of the discharge connection part (143).

[0174] The discharge device (140) of the drying device (100) may be configured such that the cross-sectional area of ​​the portion passing through the discharge filter (150) in the discharge channel (146) is equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which air flows from the tub (20) into the discharge device (140). For example, the discharge device (140) may be configured such that the cross-sectional area of ​​the portion passing through the discharge filter (150) in the discharge channel (146) is equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the inlet portion connected to the tub (20) of the discharge connection part (143).

[0175] The discharge device (140) of the drying device (100) may be configured such that the cross-sectional area of ​​the second discharge channel (146b) is equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the discharge guide (145).

[0176] According to this configuration, the drying device (100) of the clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce pressure loss and improve drying performance.

[0177] FIG. 14 illustrates a disassembled discharge device of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0178] Referring to FIG. 14, the exhaust device (140) may include at least one sealing member (160) for reducing the outflow of air passing through the exhaust device (140) from the exhaust device (140).

[0179] For example, the sealing member (160) may include a first sealing member (161) for sealing between the discharge base (141) and the discharge cover (142). The first sealing member (161) may be provided at the portion where the discharge base (141) and the discharge cover (142) are joined. The first sealing member (161) may be provided along at least one edge of the discharge base (141) and the discharge cover (142). The first sealing member (161) may include a material that is more flexible than the discharge base (141) and / or the discharge cover (142).

[0180] For example, the sealing member (160) may include a second sealing member (162) for sealing between the discharge base (141) and the discharge cover (142) and the duct guide (144). The second sealing member (162) may be provided at the portion where the duct guide (144) is joined to the discharge base (141) and the discharge cover (142). The second sealing member (162) may be provided along at least one edge of the duct guide (144) toward the discharge base (141) and the discharge cover (142). The second sealing member (162) may include a material more flexible than the discharge base (141), the discharge cover (142), and / or the duct guide (144).

[0181] For example, the sealing member (160) may include a third sealing member (163) for sealing between the discharge base (141) and the discharge guide (145). The third sealing member (163) may be provided at the portion where the discharge guide (145) is joined to the discharge base (141). The third sealing member (163) may be provided along at least one edge of the discharge guide (145) facing the discharge base (141). The third sealing member (163) may include a material that is more flexible than the discharge base (141) and / or the discharge guide (145).

[0182] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can improve the sealing performance of the discharge channel (146) formed inside the discharge device (140), thereby preventing loss of airflow, improving drying performance, and reducing the risk of fire due to lint leakage.

[0183] FIG. 15 illustrates a state in which an exhaust pipe is connected to a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0184] Referring to FIG. 15, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include an exhaust pipe (199) for guiding air discharged through the exhaust guide (145) of a drying device (100) to the outside. If the clothing processing device (1) is installed indoors and the exhaust pipe (199) is not connected to the exhaust guide (145), the humid air discharged through the exhaust guide (145) is discharged into the indoors. If the clothing processing device (1) is installed indoors and the exhaust pipe (199) is connected to the exhaust guide (145), the humid air discharged through the exhaust guide (145) can be guided to the outside by the exhaust pipe (199) and discharged to the outside.

[0185] FIG. 16 is a control block diagram of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0186] Referring to FIG. 16, the clothing processing device (1) may include a control unit (80). The control unit (80) may be electrically connected to various parts and / or devices of the clothing processing device (1) and may control various parts and / or devices.

[0187] For example, the control unit (80) can control the control panel (15), the driving device (36), the water supply device (40), the drainage pump (71), the circulation pump (76), the drying device (100), and the communication interface (89). The control unit (80) can be electrically connected to the supply temperature sensor (86) and the discharge temperature sensor (87).

[0188] The control unit (80) may include a processor (81) and a memory (82). The memory (82) may include volatile memory (e.g., S-RAM, D-RAM) and non-volatile memory (e.g., ROM, EEPROM). The processor (81) and the memory (82) may be implemented as separate chips or as a single chip. Additionally, multiple processors and multiple memories may be provided. The processor (81) can process various data and various signals using instructions, data, programs and / or software stored in the memory (82). The processor (81) may include a single core or multiple cores. The processor (81) can generate control signals for controlling components of the clothing processing device (1).

[0189] The control panel (15) can receive various user inputs and output various information regarding the operation of the clothing processing device (1). The control panel (15) may include an input interface (15a) and an output interface (15b).

[0190] The input interface (15a) can convert sensory information received from the user into an electrical signal. For example, the input interface (15a) may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or course selection button), and a wash / rinse / spin setting button. The input interface (15a) may include a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

[0191] The output interface (15b) can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the garment processing device (1) to the user. For example, the output interface (15b) can provide the user with various information such as a washing course, washing settings, rinsing settings, spin settings, drying course, drying settings, and / or the operating time of the garment processing device (1). Information regarding the operation of the garment processing device (1) can be output via a screen, an indicator, voice, etc. The output interface (15b) may include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

[0192] The control unit (80) can control the operation of the clothing processing device (1) based on user input obtained through the control panel (15). For example, the control unit (80) can turn the clothing processing device (1) on or off based on user input for turning the clothing processing device (1) on or off. The control unit (300) can determine the operation course of the clothing processing device (1) based on user input for setting the operation course of the clothing processing device (1).

[0193] The operation course of the clothing processing device (1) can be provided in various ways. For example, the operation course of the clothing processing device (1) can be broadly classified into a washing course, a drying course, and a heat exchanger cleaning course.

[0194] Washing courses may be provided in various ways depending on the type of laundry (e.g., clothing, bedding, underwear, etc.) and material (e.g., cotton, wool, nylon, etc.). For example, a washing course may include at least one of a standard course, a heavy course, a delicate clothing course, a bedding course, a baby clothes course, a towel course, a boiling course, and an outdoor clothing course. Each of the multiple washing courses may include different washing settings (e.g., washing temperature, number of rinses, spin intensity, etc.). When one of the multiple washing courses is selected via a control panel (15) or an external user device, the control unit (80) may control the clothing processing device (1) to perform a washing course, a rinsing course, and a spin-drying course corresponding to the selected washing course. Additionally, the washing course may include a rinsing and spin-drying course excluding the washing course, a rinsing course, and a spin-drying course. The washing courses are not limited to those exemplified.

[0195] Drying courses may be provided in various ways depending on the type of object to be dried (e.g., clothing, bedding, underwear, etc.) and the material (e.g., cotton, wool, nylon, etc.). For example, a drying course may include at least one of standard drying, intense drying, delicate clothing drying, bedding drying, baby clothes drying, towel drying, and outdoor clothing drying. Each of the multiple drying courses may include different drying settings (e.g., drying temperature, drying time, etc.). When one of the multiple drying courses is selected via the control panel (15) or an external user device, the control unit (80) may control the clothing processing device (1) to perform a drying process corresponding to the selected drying course. The drying courses are not limited to those exemplified.

[0196] The control unit (80) can control the control panel (15) to output various information regarding the operation of the clothing processing device (1). For example, the control panel (15) can visually and / or audibly output information regarding the operation course, operation time, washing settings, rinsing settings, spin settings, and / or drying settings of the clothing processing device (1). The control panel (15) can output information regarding abnormal conditions of the clothing processing device (1).

[0197] The driving device (36) can rotate the drum (30) according to the control of the control unit (80). The driving device (36) may include a driving motor. The control unit (80) can control the driving motor to adjust the rotational speed of the drum (30).

[0198] The water supply device (40) can selectively supply water to the tub (20). The water supply device (40) may include a water supply pipe (43, 44) connected to an external water source and a water supply valve (41, 42) for opening or closing the water supply pipe. The water supply device (40) may include a first water supply valve (41) and a second water supply valve (42). As previously described, the first water supply valve (41) may correspond to a hot water valve. The second water supply valve (42) may correspond to a cold water valve. The water supply pipes (43, 44) may include a first water supply pipe corresponding to a hot water pipe (43) and a second water supply pipe corresponding to a cold water pipe (44).

[0199] The control unit (80) can control the opening and closing of the first water supply valve (41) and the second water supply valve (42), respectively. The control unit (80) can adjust the opening degree of the first water supply valve (41) and the second water supply valve (42), respectively. The first water supply valve (41) can open or close the first water supply pipe based on an electrical signal transmitted from the control unit (80). The second water supply valve (42) can open or close the second water supply pipe based on an electrical signal transmitted from the control unit (80).

[0200] The drainage pump (71) can discharge water inside the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10). The control unit (80) can control the drainage pump (71) so that water inside the tub (20) is discharged to the outside through the drain pipe (73).

[0201] The circulation pump (76) can send water in the tub (20) to the lower detergent supply device (60). Water that has passed through the circulation pump (76) and the lower detergent supply device (60) can return to the tub (20). The control unit (80) can control the circulation pump (76) so that the water in the tub (20) circulates through the lower detergent supply device (60).

[0202] The drying device (100) heats the air and can supply the heated air to the tub (20). The control unit (80) can operate the drying device (100) to dry laundry located inside the drum (30). To generate the drying and heated air, the drying device (100) may include a supply fan (130) and a drying heater (120).

[0203] The control unit (80) can control the supply fan (130) and the drying heater (120) included in the drying device (100). The control unit (80) can operate the supply fan (130) so that the dried and heated air is supplied into the drum (30). The control unit (80) can adjust the rotational speed of the supply fan (130). The flow rate of the air supplied into the drum (30) may vary depending on the rotational speed of the supply fan (130).

[0204] The supply temperature sensor (86) can detect the temperature of the air supplied to the tub (20) and transmit an electrical signal corresponding to the temperature of the air supplied to the tub (20) to the control unit (80). The supply temperature sensor (86) can transmit a first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) to the control unit (80). The control unit (80) can determine the first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) based on the electrical signal transmitted from the supply temperature sensor (86). The supply temperature sensor (86) can be located in the hot air supply device (110). For example, the supply temperature sensor (86) can be located in the supply connection part (114) of the hot air supply device (110). For example, the supply temperature sensor (86) can be located at the point where the supply path (116) ends.

[0205] The exhaust temperature sensor (87) can detect the temperature of the air discharged from the tub (20) and transmit an electrical signal corresponding to the temperature of the air discharged from the tub (20) to the control unit (80). The exhaust temperature sensor (87) can transmit a second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20) to the control unit (80). The control unit (80) can determine the second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20) based on the electrical signal transmitted from the exhaust temperature sensor (87). The exhaust temperature sensor (87) can be located in the exhaust device (140). For example, the exhaust temperature sensor (87) can be located at the starting point of the exhaust path (146) of the exhaust device (140). For example, the exhaust temperature sensor (87) can be located at the part where air flows from the duct guide (144) to the exhaust base (141) and the exhaust cover (142).

[0206] The control unit (80) can perform heat reduction control based on at least one of a first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) and a second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20). For example, the control unit (80) can perform heat reduction control based on the first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) being greater than a predetermined first threshold value. The control unit (80) can perform heat reduction control based on the second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20) being greater than a predetermined second threshold value. The first threshold value and the second threshold value may be the same or different, and may be changed according to the design. For example, when drying clothes with relatively high temperature air during a drying process, at least one of the first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) and the second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20) may exceed the threshold value.

[0207] The control unit (80) can control the control panel (15) to visually and / or audibly output temperature information of the air supplied to the tub (20) and temperature information of the air discharged from the tub (20). The temperature information of the clothing processing device (1) may include at least one of the first temperature information of the air supplied to the tub (20) and the second temperature information of the air discharged from the tub (20). The temperature information may include at least one of the first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) and the second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20). The first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) and the second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20) may be expressed in Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). Additionally, the temperature information may include information regarding heat reduction control performed based on at least one of the first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) and the second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20).

[0208] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is configured such that a control unit (80) performs heating reduction control based on a temperature value measured by a supply temperature sensor (86), thereby reducing damage to the supply connection part (114) and / or laundry door (17) and protecting the user.

[0209] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device (1) is configured such that the control unit (80) performs heating reduction control based on the temperature value measured by the discharge temperature sensor (87), thereby reducing damage to the discharge filter (150) or humidity sensor, and controlling the temperature of the air discharged to the outside of the clothing processing device (1) to a temperature below a predetermined temperature, so that consumer safety can be improved.

[0210] The control unit (80) may control the control panel (15) to visually and / or audibly output noise information corresponding to the temperature of the air supplied to the tub (20) and / or the temperature of the air discharged from the tub (20). The noise information may include a first noise value corresponding to a first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) and a second noise value corresponding to a second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20). The first noise value corresponding to the first temperature value of the air supplied to the tub (20) and the second noise value corresponding to the second temperature value of the air discharged from the tub (20) may be expressed in decibels (dB).

[0211] The communication interface (89) may include various communication circuits for performing wired communication and / or wireless communication with an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, and / or other home appliance). The user device may include various electronic devices such as a smartphone, a notebook, a laptop, a smart watch, a stationary tablet, and a speaker. User input may be obtained through the user device as well as through the control panel (15).

[0212] The communication interface (89) may include at least one of a short-range communication circuit and a long-range communication circuit. The communication interface (89) may transmit data to an external device or receive data from an external device. For example, the communication interface (89) may support cellular communication, wireless local area network, home radio frequency (RF), infrared communication, ultra-wide band (UWB) communication, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, AD-HOC, and / or Zigbee. The communication technologies supported by the communication interface (89) are not limited to those exemplified.

[0213] The communication interface (89) may also communicate with an external device through an access point (AP). The access point can connect the local network (LAN) to which the clothing processing device (1) is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected. The clothing processing device (1) can be connected to the server through the wide area network (WAN).

[0214] A garment processing device according to one embodiment comprises a housing, a tub inside the housing, a hot air supply device disposed above the tub and configured to supply heated air into the interior of the tub, and a drying device comprising a discharge device configured to receive air discharged from the tub and discharge the received air to the outside of the housing. The discharge device is configured to guide the received air to the outside of the housing and includes a discharge guide located above the tub at the rear end of the drying device.

[0215] The above-described exhaust device may include an exhaust channel formed to allow the received air to flow to the outside of the housing. The largest cross-sectional area of ​​the exhaust channel in the horizontal direction may be provided to be at least 35% of the cross-sectional area of ​​the drying device in the horizontal direction.

[0216] The above-mentioned discharge device may include a discharge filter that is detachably mounted thereon.

[0217] The above-described exhaust device may include a first exhaust channel through which the receiving air flows to the exhaust filter. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first exhaust channel perpendicular to the flow of the receiving air may be provided to be equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the portion connecting the exhaust device and the tub.

[0218] The volume of the first discharge channel can be provided to be at least 40% of the internal volume of the discharge device.

[0219] The above-described exhaust device may include an exhaust passage formed to allow the received air to flow to the outside of the housing. The cross-sectional area of ​​the exhaust passage passing through the exhaust filter in a direction perpendicular to the flow of the received air may be provided to be equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the portion connecting the exhaust device and the tub.

[0220] The exhaust device may include a first exhaust path through which the receiving air flows to the exhaust filter. The exhaust device may include a second exhaust path through which the receiving air flows from the exhaust filter to the outside of the exhaust device. The cross-sectional area of ​​the second exhaust path perpendicular to the flow of the receiving air may be provided to be equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the exhaust guide perpendicular to the flow of the receiving air.

[0221] The hot air supply device may include a supply fan for blowing air sucked from the outside of the housing into the inside of the hot air supply device to the tub, and a drying heater for heating the air blown by the supply fan.

[0222] The above clothing processing device may further include a supply temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of heated air supplied to the tub through the hot air supply device, and a control unit for controlling at least one of the drying heater and the supply fan based on the value of the measured temperature.

[0223] The above clothing processing device may further include an exhaust temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of air discharged from the tub through the exhaust device, and a control unit for controlling at least one of the drying heater and the supply fan based on the value of the measured temperature.

[0224] The above discharge device may include a discharge connection part connected to the tub. The discharge connection part may include an elastic material configured to reduce the transmission of vibrations of the tub to the drying device.

[0225] The above-described clothing processing device may further include a water supply device for supplying water to the tub and a terminal module for power supply. The water supply device may be located on the first side of the discharge guide at the rear end of the drying device. The terminal module may be located on the second side of the discharge guide opposite to the first side at the rear end of the drying device.

[0226] The hot air supply device may be configured such that air sucked in from the rear end of the drying device is supplied to the front end of the tub. The discharge device may be configured such that air discharged from the rear end of the tub passes through the front end of the drying device and is discharged at the rear end of the drying device.

[0227] The above-described discharge device may include a discharge base for forming at least one part of a discharge channel, a discharge cover coupled to the discharge base, and a sealing member configured to reduce the outflow of air from the discharge channel, wherein the discharge base and the discharge cover are coupled to at least one part of the sealing member.

[0228] The housing may include an external air hole for air to be drawn into the interior of the housing. The external air hole may be located on the upper side of the tub at the rear of the housing.

[0229] A garment processing device according to one embodiment comprises a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, a hot air supply device disposed above the tub and including a supply path formed to supply heated air into the interior of the tub, a drying device including a discharge path formed to discharge air discharged from the tub to the outside of the housing, and a discharge filter detachably mounted on the discharge device so as to be positioned on the discharge path. The discharge path includes a first discharge path through which air discharged from the tub flows toward the discharge filter, and a second discharge path through which air passing through the discharge filter flows to the outside of the drying device. The first discharge path is located on one side of the second discharge path. The supply path is partitioned from the discharge path and is located on the side of the second discharge path opposite to the side where the first discharge path is located.

[0230] The above discharge channel may be configured such that the largest cross-sectional area among the horizontal cross-sectional areas is 35% or more of the horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the drying device.

[0231] The above-described clothing processing device may further include a water supply device for supplying water to the tub and a terminal module for power supply. The discharge device may include a discharge guide located above the tub at the rear end of the drying device to discharge air inside the discharge device to the outside of the housing. The water supply device may be located on one side of the discharge guide at the rear end of the drying device. The terminal module may be located on the opposite side of the discharge guide where the water supply device is located at the rear end of the drying device.

[0232] The above hot air supply device may include a supply fan for blowing air flowing into the interior of the housing to the tub, and a drying heater for heating the air blown by the supply fan.

[0233] The above clothing processing device may further include a supply temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of air supplied to the tub through the hot air supply device, an exhaust temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of air discharged from the tub through the exhaust device, and a control unit for controlling at least one of the drying heater and the supply fan based on at least one of the air temperature value measured by the supply temperature sensor and the air temperature value measured by the exhaust temperature sensor.

[0234] According to the concept of the present disclosure, since the garment processing device can perform washing and drying in a single space without moving the garment, convenience of use can be increased.

[0235] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device can have its safety improved because the heater and the filter are placed in separate partitioned spaces.

[0236] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the garment processing device is such that the discharge filter is detachably mounted to a drying device located above the tub, thereby facilitating access for maintenance and / or repair of the discharge filter.

[0237] According to the concept of the present disclosure, in a clothing processing device, the discharge guide of the discharge device is located on the upper side of the tub, so accessibility for installing an exhaust pipe in the discharge device can be facilitated.

[0238] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device can perform heating reduction control based on the air temperature measured by a temperature sensor, so safety can be improved.

[0239] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the garment processing device has a tub duct, a discharge guide of a discharge device, and a supply fan arranged side by side when viewed from above, thereby reducing the occurrence of unnecessary space.

[0240] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the garment processing device is provided with a horizontal cross-sectional area of ​​the discharge path inside the discharge device that is greater than or equal to a predetermined cross-sectional area, thereby securing airflow and improving drying efficiency.

[0241] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0242] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims.

Claims

1. Housing; A tub inside the above housing; and A drying device comprising: a hot air supply device positioned above the tub and configured to supply heated air into the interior of the tub; and a discharge device configured to receive air discharged from the tub and discharge the received air to the outside of the housing; The above discharge device is configured to guide the received air to the outside of the housing, and the garment processing device includes a discharge guide located on the upper side of the tub at the rear end of the drying device.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above-described exhaust device includes an exhaust passage formed to allow the received air to flow to the outside of the housing, and A clothing processing device configured such that the largest cross-sectional area of ​​the discharge channel in the horizontal direction is at least 35% of the cross-sectional area of ​​the drying device in the horizontal direction.

3. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device comprising a discharge filter detachably mounted on the above discharge device.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above-described exhaust device includes a first exhaust path through which the received air flows to the exhaust filter, and A clothing processing device configured such that the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the airflow of the first discharge channel is equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the portion connecting the discharge device and the tub.

5. In Paragraph 4, A clothing processing device in which the volume of the first discharge channel is provided to be at least 40% of the internal volume of the discharge device.

6. In Paragraph 3, The above-described exhaust device includes an exhaust passage formed to allow the received air to flow to the outside of the housing, and A clothing processing device configured such that the cross-sectional area of ​​the discharge channel passing through the discharge filter in a direction perpendicular to the airflow received above is equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the part where the discharge device and the tub are connected.

7. In Paragraph 3, The above-described exhaust device includes a first exhaust path through which the received air flows to the exhaust filter, and The above-mentioned exhaust device includes a second exhaust channel through which the received air flows from the exhaust filter to the outside of the exhaust device, and A clothing processing device configured such that the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the airflow of the second discharge channel is equal to or greater than the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the airflow of the discharge guide.

8. In Paragraph 1, The above hot air supply device is, A supply fan for blowing air sucked from the outside of the housing into the interior of the hot air supply device to the tub; and A clothing processing device comprising a drying heater for heating air blown by the above supply fan.

9. In Paragraph 8, A supply temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of heated air supplied to the tub through the hot air supply device; and A clothing processing device further comprising a control unit for controlling at least one of the drying heater and the supply fan based on the value of the measured temperature.

10. In Paragraph 8, A discharge temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the air discharged from the tub through the discharge device; and A clothing processing device further comprising a control unit for controlling at least one of the drying heater and the supply fan based on the value of the measured temperature.

11. In Paragraph 1, The above discharge device includes a discharge connection part connected to the tub, and A clothing processing device comprising an elastic material configured such that the discharge connection part is configured to reduce the transmission of vibration of the tub to the drying device.

12. In Paragraph 1, A water supply device for supplying water to the above tub; and It further includes a terminal module for power supply, The above water supply device is located on the first side of the discharge guide at the rear end of the drying device, and The above terminal module is a garment processing device located on the second side opposite to the first side of the discharge guide at the rear end of the drying device.

13. In Paragraph 1, The above hot air supply device is configured so that air sucked in from the rear end of the drying device is supplied to the front end of the tub, and The above discharge device is a clothing processing device configured such that air discharged from the rear end of the tub passes through the front end of the drying device and is discharged from the rear end of the drying device.

14. In Paragraph 1, The above discharge device is, A discharge base for forming at least a part of the discharge channel; A discharge cover coupled to the discharge base above; and A clothing processing device comprising: a sealing member comprising at least one portion of which the discharge base and the discharge cover are joined, configured to reduce the leakage of air from the discharge channel.

15. In Paragraph 1, The above housing includes an external air hole for air to be drawn into the interior of the housing, and The above-mentioned external air hole is a garment processing device located on the upper side of the tub at the rear of the housing.

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