Clothing treatment apparatus

Abstract

A clothing treatment apparatus according to an embodiment comprises: a tub; and a drying apparatus provided so as to supply dry air to the tub, and comprising a drying base open upward and provided on the upper side of the tub, and a fan device which generates air flow such that air flows toward the tub. The drying base comprises a fan mount portion having formed therein a base opening open upward so that the fan device can be mounted thereon.

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 an improved structure.

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

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device comprising a fan device with an improved structure for miniaturization of the clothing processing device.

[0009] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs from the description below.

[0010] A garment processing device according to one embodiment comprises a tub and a drying device configured to supply dried air to the tub, wherein the drying device includes a drying base disposed above the tub and open to the upper side, and a fan device that generates air flow to cause air to flow into the tub. The drying base includes a fan mounting portion having a base opening formed to the upper side for mounting the fan device.

[0011] A garment processing device according to one embodiment comprises a tub, a drying base disposed above the tub and open to the upper side, a drying cover provided to cover an open portion of the drying base, a heat exchanger accommodated in the drying base, a fan device that generates air flow, and a fan cover provided to cover a portion of the fan device. The drying base has a base opening formed that is open in the vertical direction.

[0012] A garment processing device according to one embodiment comprises a tub, a drying base disposed above the tub, a drying cover provided to cover an open portion of the drying base to form a drying channel through which dried air is formed and flows together with the drying base, a heat exchanger disposed within the drying channel to form dried air, and a fan device disposed facing the heat exchanger, the duct extension connected to the tub to supply air inside the tub. The drying base includes a fan mounting portion open toward the top to mount the fan device.

[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a part of the configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 4 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. 3.

[0017] FIG. 5 illustrates a state in which the fan device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from the drying device and the tub.

[0018] FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which a part of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub.

[0019] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a part of the configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 8 shows a cross-section along the line A-A' indicated in Figure 3.

[0021] FIG. 9 illustrates a fan device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 10 illustrates a disassembled fan device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a fan device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a fan device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 13 is an exploded view of a fan device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a fan sealing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 15 is an exploded view of a part of a drying apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of a part of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 17 is an enlarged view of a part of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 18 shows a cross-section along the line B-B' indicated in Figure 17.

[0031] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a drying apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a drying apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] 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.

[0034] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0035] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0036] 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.

[0037] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043]

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] The washing machine may include a drum designed to accommodate laundry.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0062] 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.

[0063] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.

[0064] 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.

[0065] The washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with an external device via wired and / or wireless means.

[0066] The communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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).

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] Meanwhile, terms such as "front-rear direction," "front," "rear," "upper side," and "lower side" 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. For example, "upper / lower direction" refers to the Z direction based on the drawings, and "upper" and "lower" may refer to the upward (+Z direction) and downward (-Z direction) directions in the Z direction, respectively, based on the drawings. "Front-rear direction" refers to the X direction based on the drawings, and "front" and "rear" may refer to the front (+X direction) and rear (-X direction), respectively, in the X direction based on the drawings.

[0075] FIG. 1 illustrates a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 5 illustrates a state in which the fan device of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a drying device and a tub.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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 filter (95).

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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).

[0081] 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).

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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 received inside 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.

[0084] 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).

[0085] 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).

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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).

[0090] 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. The water supply valves (41, 42) can allow or block the supply of water from an external water source to the tub (20). The water supply valves (41, 42) may include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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.

[0094] 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).

[0095] 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).

[0096] 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).

[0097] 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.

[0098] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0099] 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.

[0100] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the clothing processing device (1) to the user.

[0101] 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.

[0102] The clothing processing device (1) may include a control box (16) for a control panel (15). The control box (16) may be electrically connected to the control panel (15). The control box (16) may supply power to the control panel (15). The control box (16) may process information input through the control panel (15). The control box (16) may control the control panel (15) so that the control panel (15) outputs information.

[0103] The garment processing device (1) may include a drying device (80) for drying laundry contained inside a drum (30). The drying device (80) may be configured to heat air and supply it into the interior of a tub (20). The drying device (80) may be configured to dry and heat the air discharged from the tub (20), and to circulate the dried and heated air into the interior of the tub (20) to dry the clothes inside the drum (30). According to various embodiments, the drying device (80) may be positioned above the tub (20).

[0104] The drying device (80) may include a drying case (81) on which a heat pump for drying air may be installed. The drying case (81) may include a drying base (81a) and a drying cover (81b) coupled to the drying base (81a) and arranged to form a flow path through which air can move. The drying cover (81b) may cover at least a portion of the open upper surface of the drying base (81a). A drying flow path (Q) may be formed by the drying cover (81b) and the drying base (81a).

[0105] A drying device (80) according to various embodiments may be configured as a heat pump. The drying device (80) may include a compressor (91), a condenser (92), an evaporator (93), an expansion valve, and a refrigerant pipe (94) through which refrigerant circulates. The compressor (91), condenser (92), and evaporator (93), etc., constituting the heat pump, may be placed in a drying case (81). For example, the drying device (80) may include a cooling fan (91a) for cooling the compressor (91). As an example, the drying device (80) may be mounted as a single module.

[0106] The compressor (91) compresses the refrigerant, and the compressed high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant can move to the condenser (92). The condenser (92) can cool the refrigerant and heat the surrounding air. The heated air flows into the interior of the drum (30) to dry the clothes.

[0107] The refrigerant expanded by passing through the expansion valve can absorb heat in the evaporator (93) and cool the surrounding air. That is, the evaporator (93) can cool the hot and humid air that has passed through the inside of the drum (30) to remove moisture. The air from which moisture has been removed passes through the condenser (92) and can be heated again by exchanging heat with the refrigerant passing through the condenser (92). That is, the condenser (92) can heat the air that has passed through the evaporator (93). The condenser (92) and the evaporator (93) can be referred to as heat exchangers.

[0108] The drying device (80) may include an inlet guide (84) connected to the tub (20). The inlet guide (84) may guide air discharged from the tub (20) into the interior of the drying case (81). The inlet guide (84) may be in communication with an exhaust passage (P) formed in the tub (20). Air passing through the exhaust passage (P) may be introduced into the interior of the drying device (80) through the inlet guide (84).

[0109] A first end of the inlet guide (84) may be connected to the tub (20), and a second end opposite to the first end of the inlet guide (84) may be connected to the drying case (81). For example, the inlet guide (84) may be provided to reduce the transmission of vibrations from the tub (20) to the drying device (80). The inlet guide (84) may comprise a material that is more flexible than the tub (20) and / or the drying case (81).

[0110] The drying device (80) may include a filter (95) for filtering foreign substances, such as lint, contained in the air introduced from the tub (20) through the exhaust path (P). Air introduced into the interior of the drying device (80) through the inlet guide (84) may pass through the filter (95) and then move to the evaporator (93) and condenser (92). The filter (95) may be located on the path where the air introduced into the drying device (80) moves to the evaporator (93) and condenser (92). The filter (95) may be detachably mounted on the drying case (81).

[0111] The condenser (92) and evaporator (93) can be mounted in the drying case (81). The air flowing from the tub (20) into the drying device (80) may be humid air as it passes through the interior of the tub (20) and dries the laundry. The humid air can be cooled in the evaporator (93) of the drying device (80) to remove moisture. The air from which moisture has been removed in the evaporator (93) can be heated again as it passes through the condenser (92).

[0112] The drying device (80) may include a nozzle device (96) for cleaning the condenser (92) and / or evaporator (93). For example, the nozzle device (96) may be mounted on the drying cover (81b) of the drying case (81). The nozzle device (96) may be located above the condenser (92) and / or evaporator (93). The nozzle device (96) may receive water from the water supply device (40) and spray cleaning water toward the condenser (92) and / or evaporator (93).

[0113] Meanwhile, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a drainage connecting pipe (97) for guiding water discharged from a drying device (80). The drainage connecting pipe (97) may guide condensate generated in the heat exchangers (92, 93) of the drying device (80) to the outside of the drying device (80). The drainage connecting pipe (97) may guide washing water sprayed by the nozzle device (96) for cleaning the heat exchangers (92, 93) to the outside of the drying device (80). For example, the drainage connecting pipe (97) may be connected to a drainage device (70). Water discharged from the drying device (80) may flow to the drainage device (70) along the drainage connecting pipe (97). Water flowing into the drainage device (70) through the drainage connecting pipe (97) may be discharged to the outside of the clothing processing device (1).

[0114] The drying device (80) may include a fan device (100) for supplying heated air, which has passed through the condenser (92), back into the interior of the tub (20). The fan device (100) may be positioned on one side of the condenser (92). For example, the fan device (100) may be located on the second side opposite to the first side where the evaporator (93) of the condenser (92) is located. The fan device (100) may extend downward to supply heated air into the interior of the drum (30). In a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the fan device (100) is located on the second side opposite to the first side where the evaporator (93) of the condenser (92) is located, space can be secured for a control box (16) located at the front end of the clothing processing device (1).

[0115] For example, the fan device (100) may be connected to a diaphragm (22). The air discharge end of the fan device (100) may be connected to the diaphragm (22). The diaphragm (22) may include a diaphragm connection part (22a) connected to the end of the fan device (100). The diaphragm connection part (22a) may include an air inlet (26). Air discharged from the fan device (100) may be supplied into the interior of the drum (30) through the air inlet (26).

[0116] The fan device (100) may include a supply fan (101) for blowing heat-exchanged air into the interior of the tub (20). The supply fan (101) may be provided to supply air to the laundry inside the drum (30). For example, the supply fan (101) may be provided to draw in air in the direction of the rotational axis of the supply fan (101) and discharge air outwardly around the circumference of the supply fan (101). For example, the supply fan (101) may include a sirocco fan.

[0117] As the drying device (80) is connected to the tub (20), air for drying laundry inside the drum (30) can circulate between the drying device (80) and the tub (20). A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured so that air discharged from the tub (20) passes through the drying device (80) located above the tub (20) and is then supplied into the interior of the tub (20).

[0118] The heated air from the drying device (80) can be supplied into the interior of the drum (30). To ensure that the heated air supplied into the interior of the drum (30) comes into contact with the laundry, the tub exhaust port (27) may be positioned opposite the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (90) is supplied to the tub (20). To increase the distance and / or time 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 positioned opposite the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (80) is supplied to the tub (20). The diaphragm (22) connected to the fan device (100) for supplying the heated air into the interior of the drum (30) and the tub exhaust port (27) may be spaced apart. By increasing the contact area between the heated air and the laundry, the drying efficiency can be improved.

[0119] 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 (80). 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).

[0120] A clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments may further include an exhaust passage (P) for air discharged from inside a tub (20) to flow to a drying device (80). The exhaust passage (P) may be provided so that air discharged from a tub exhaust port (27) flows to an inlet guide (84) of the drying device (80). The exhaust passage (P) may be provided to discharge humid air that has passed through the tub (20). For example, the exhaust passage (P) may be provided at the rear of the tub (20).

[0121] 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 exhaust path (P) and be supplied to the drying device (80).

[0122] A garment processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a tub duct (28) for forming at least a portion of an exhaust passage (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).

[0123] A garment processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a duct cover (29) for forming at least a portion of an exhaust passage (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 an exhaust passage (P) through which air discharged through a tub exhaust port (27) flows to a drying device (80).

[0124] The garment processing device (1) may include a tub sealing member (29a) for sealing between the tub duct (28) and the duct cover (29). The tub sealing member (29a) may be provided along the perimeter of the tub duct (28) and / or the duct cover (29). The tub sealing member (29a) may include a material that is more flexible than the tub duct (28) and / or the duct cover (29).

[0125] In the clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments, an exhaust passage (P) can be formed as a duct cover (29) is coupled to a tub duct (28).

[0126] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a recess (28a) that forms a part of an exhaust 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).

[0127] 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).

[0128] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a duct connection (28b) that forms another part of the exhaust passage (P) through which air passes through the recess (28a). The duct connection (28b) may protrude outward from the outer surface of the tub (20). The duct connection (28b) may protrude approximately upward from the outer surface of the tub (20).

[0129] The duct connection (28b) can connect the drying device (80) and the recess (28a). The duct connection (28b) can be connected to the inlet guide (84) of the drying device (80). The duct connection (28b) can form a single passage that forms an exhaust path (P) together with the recess (28a) and the duct cover (29).

[0130] 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).

[0131] 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). An exhaust 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).

[0132] 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 exhaust passage (P) may be a single passage formed by the tub duct (28) and the duct cover (29) together.

[0133] The tub duct (28) may include a stepped portion (28c) to expand the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the direction of air flow in the exhaust passage (P). The exhaust passage (P) may be configured such that the width of the portion formed by the duct connection portion (28b) is greater than the width of the portion formed by the recess portion (28a) by the stepped portion (28c). The stepped portion (28c) may be formed such that the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the direction of air flow expands as it moves in the direction of air flow in the exhaust passage (P). The clothing processing device (1) can secure the size of the exhaust passage (P) by the stepped portion (28c) and efficiently utilize the internal space of the housing (10).

[0134] The water supply valves (41, 42) of the garment processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have their placement position determined by utilizing the remaining space due to this mounting structure. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the water supply valves (41, 42) may be mounted between the inlet guide (84) and the cooling fan (91a). The water supply valves (41, 42) may be located in the center of the rear of the drying device (80). The water supply valves (41, 42) may be located behind the condenser (92). The water supply valves (41, 42) may be located in an area partitioned from the flow path through which drying air flows. The location of the water supply valves (41, 42) is not limited thereto. For example, the water supply valves (41, 42) may be mounted at the rear end of the drying case (81).

[0135] Meanwhile, 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 the tub (20) to heat the washing water during washing. Additionally, the water supply device (40) can supply a certain amount of water to the lower side of the tub (20) through the exhaust path (P) during the 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 exhaust path (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 the drying process, thereby preventing wrinkles from forming on the clothing as much as possible.

[0136] 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 exhaust path (P) to prevent wrinkles from forming on the clothing during the drying process as much as possible.

[0137] FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which a part of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub. FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a part of a configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0138] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a drying device (80) including a drying base (81a).

[0139] The drying base (81a) may include walls (181, 182). The walls (181, 182) may include a first wall (181) and a second wall (182). The drying base (81a) may include a first wall (181) and a second wall (182). The first wall (181) may be located on the left side and the second wall (182) may be located on the right side. The first wall (181) and the second wall (182) may be arranged to face each other.

[0140] The drying base (81a) may include a base body (185). The base body (185) may be positioned between the first wall (181) and the second wall (182). The base body (185) may support a part of the drying device (80). The base body (185) may accommodate at least one of the drying device (80). The base body (185) may support a part of the water supply device (40). The base body (185) may accommodate at least one of the water supply device (40).

[0141] The first wall (181) may be located on the right side of the base body (185). The second wall (182) may be located on the left side of the base body (185).

[0142] The first wall (181), the second wall (182), and the base body (185) may be formed integrally. The drying base (81a) may have improved assembly by including the first wall (181), the second wall (182), and the base body (185) formed integrally. The drying base (81a) may have improved durability by including the first wall (181), the second wall (182), and the base body (185) formed integrally.

[0143] The drying base (81a) may include a third wall (183). The third wall (183) may be located at the rear of the base body (185). The third wall (183) may be positioned between the first wall (181) and the second wall (182). The third wall (183) may connect the first wall (181) and the second wall (182). One end of the third wall (183) may be connected to the rear end of the first wall (181), and the other end of the third wall (183) may be connected to the rear end of the second wall (182).

[0144] The first wall (181), the second wall (182), and the third wall (183) can be formed integrally. The drying base (81a) may have improved durability by including the first wall (181), the second wall (182), and the third wall (183) formed integrally. The drying base (81a) may have improved assemblability of the clothing processing device (1) by including the first wall (181), the second wall (182), and the third wall (183) formed integrally.

[0145] The drying base (81a) may be formed by a first wall (181), a second wall (182), a third wall (183), and a base body (185). The drying base (81a) may be provided to be open to the upper side.

[0146] In a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the fan device (100) is located on the second side opposite to the first side where the evaporator (93) of the condenser (92) is located, air can pass through the condenser (92) and the evaporator (93) and flow into the fan device (100). Air passing through the drying path (Q) passes straight through the condenser (92) and the evaporator (93), so air resistance within the drying path (Q) can be minimized. Air passing through the drying path (Q) passes straight through the condenser (92) and the evaporator (93), so heat exchange uniformity and / or heat exchange efficiency can be high.

[0147] The fan device (100) can be arranged parallel to the first wall (181) and the rotational axis direction of the supply fan (101). The drying base (81a) can support the fan device (100). The fan device (100) can be accommodated in the drying base (81a).

[0148] The drying base (81a) may include a fan mounting portion (82) on which a fan device (100) is mounted. The fan mounting portion (82) may have a base opening (83) formed therein that is open upward. The fan device (100) may be mounted on the fan mounting portion (82) through the base opening (83) of the fan mounting portion (82).

[0149] The clothing processing device (1) may include a fan cover (150). The fan cover (150) may be provided to cover a portion of the drying cover (81b). The fan cover (150) may be provided to cover a portion of the fan device (100).

[0150] Since the first wall (181) and the base body (185) are formed integrally, the fan device (100) can be arranged to be assembled vertically to the drying base (81a). The drying device (80) may include a fan cover (150). The fan cover (150) can be arranged to secure the fan device (100) to the drying base (81a).

[0151] For example, the assembly position of the fan device (100) may need to be changed as the condenser (92) and evaporator (93) are miniaturized. As the condenser (92) and evaporator (93) are miniaturized, excess space may occur when the fan device (100) is attached to the front. To prevent excess space from occurring, the fan device (100) may need to be positioned so that the supply fan (101) faces the side of the garment processing device (1). To assemble the fan device (100) to a drying base (81a) in which the walls (181, 182) are integrally formed for durability, the assembly direction of the fan device (100) may need to be changed. The garment processing device (1) may be miniaturized by including a fan device (100) that is assembled vertically.

[0152] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the drying device (80) may include a drying cover (81b) provided to cover an open portion of the drying base (81a). After the drying cover (81b) is assembled to the drying base (81a), a fan device (100) may be assembled vertically. The fan device (100) may be mounted on the drying base (81a) by passing through the base opening (83) which is open upward.

[0153] After the fan device (100) is assembled on the drying base (81a), the fan cover (150) may be assembled. A description of the fan cover (150) will be given later.

[0154] FIG. 9 illustrates a fan device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 illustrates a disassembled fan device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0155] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, a fan device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a supply fan (101) for blowing air that has passed through heat exchangers (92, 93) to a tub (20). The supply fan (101) may be located on a second side opposite to the first side where the filter (95) of the heat exchangers (92, 93) is located. The supply fan (101) may be arranged parallel to the heat exchangers (92, 93) and the filter (95) in the direction of the rotational axis.

[0156] The fan device (100) may include a fan driver (103) for operating a supply fan (101). The fan driver (103) may be mounted in a fan duct (110, 120). For example, the supply fan (101) may be mounted inside the fan duct (110, 120), and the fan driver (103) may be mounted outside the fan duct (110, 120). For example, the fan driver (103) may include a motor.

[0157] The fan device (100) may include a fan duct (110, 120) for accommodating a supply fan (101). The fan duct (110, 120) may be mounted in a drying case (81). The fan duct (110, 120) may be located on a second side opposite to the first side where the filter (95) of the heat exchanger (92, 93) is located. The fan duct (110, 120) may form a flow path for guiding heat-exchanged air from the heat exchanger (92, 93) to a tub (20).

[0158] For example, the fan duct (110, 120) may include a first duct case (110) and a second duct case (120). The second duct case (120) may be detachably mounted to the first duct case (110). When the first duct case (110) and the second duct case (120) are combined, a flow path may be formed inside the fan duct (110, 120). For example, the first duct case (110) may have a shape that is open on one side, and the second duct case (120) may be coupled to the first duct case (110) to cover the open side of the first duct case (110).

[0159] The first duct case (110) may include a first coupling portion (117) for coupling with the second duct case (120). For example, the first coupling portion (117) may be located on the edge facing the second duct case (120). For example, the first coupling portion (117) may include a first coupling structure (117a) coupled to the second duct case (120) by a hook method and / or a second coupling structure (117b) coupled to the second duct case (120) by a screw method.

[0160] The second duct case (120) may include a second coupling portion (127) for coupling with the first duct case (110). For example, the second coupling portion (127) may be located on the edge facing the first duct case (110). For example, the second coupling portion (127) may include a third coupling structure (127a) coupled to the first duct case (110) by a hook method and / or a fourth coupling structure (127b) coupled to the first duct case (110) by a screw method.

[0161] The first coupling portion (117) of the first duct case (110) can be detachably coupled to the second coupling portion (127) of the second duct case (120). The first coupling structure (117a) of the first coupling portion (117) can be detachably coupled to the third coupling structure (127a) of the second coupling portion (127). The second coupling structure (117b) of the first coupling portion (117) can be detachably coupled to the fourth coupling structure (127b) of the second coupling portion (127).

[0162] The first duct case (110) may include a duct inlet (113) for air to be introduced by a supply fan (101). The duct inlet (113) may include an opening that opens toward a heat exchanger (92, 93). The duct inlet (113) may include a portion that opens in the direction of the rotational axis of the supply fan (101).

[0163] The first duct case (110) may include a duct discharge section (114) for discharging air blown by a supply fan (101) into a tub (20). The duct discharge section (114) may be connected to a diaphragm connection section (22a) provided in a diaphragm (22). For example, the duct discharge section (114) and the diaphragm connection section (22a) may be provided to be fixed by mounting a clamp on the combined portion of the duct discharge section (114) and the diaphragm connection section (22a).

[0164] The first duct case (110) may include a duct extension (111) for guiding air blown by the supply fan (101) to the duct discharge section (114). The duct extension (111) may extend from the supply fan (101) toward the front lower side where the diaphragm (22) is located.

[0165] The second duct case (120) can be detachably coupled to the first duct case (110). The second duct case (120) can be provided to cover one open side of the first duct case (110).

[0166] The second duct case (120) may include a duct guide (125) for guiding air blown by the supply fan (101) to the duct discharge section (114). The duct guide (125) may protrude from one side of the second duct case (120) facing the first duct case (110). The duct guide (125) may be provided to protrude from the bottom surface of the flow path formed inside the fan duct (110, 120).

[0167] For example, if there is no duct guide (125), while the supply fan (101) is rotating, the air blown by the supply fan (101) cannot be discharged from the fan duct (110, 120) and forms a circulating airflow inside the fan duct (110, 120). The duct guide (125) can guide the air blown by the supply fan (101) so that it can be discharged from the fan duct (110, 120) and prevent the air blown from the supply fan (101) from forming a circulating airflow inside the fan duct (110, 120).

[0168] For example, if the length of the duct guide (125) protruding from the bottom surface of the flow path formed inside the fan duct (110, 120) is relatively small, the volume of air blown by the supply fan (101) may be reduced, and as the duct guide (125) protrudes by a predetermined length, the volume of air blown by the supply fan (101) may be prevented from being reduced.

[0169] The second duct case (120) may include a driver mounting portion (123) for mounting a fan driver (103). The fan driver (103) may be mounted in the driver mounting portion (123) of the second duct case (120). With the fan driver (103) mounted in the driver mounting portion (123) on the first side of the second duct case (120), the supply fan (101) is connected to the fan driver (103) on the second side, which is opposite to the first side of the second duct case (120). As a result, the supply fan (101) is coupled to the fan driver (103) and can receive power from the fan driver (103).

[0170] The fan device (100) may include a duct sealing member (109) for sealing between the first duct case (110) and the second duct case (120) when the second duct case (120) is coupled to the first duct case (110). The duct sealing member (109) may be provided in at least one portion where the first duct case (110) and the second duct case (120) are coupled. For example, the duct sealing member (109) may be provided along at least one edge of the first duct case (110) and / or at least one edge of the second duct case (120). The duct sealing member (109) may include a material that is more flexible than the first duct case (110) and / or the second duct case (120). The duct sealing member (109) may reduce airflow loss of the fan device (100).

[0171] When the fan device (100) is mounted on the drying case (81), it may include a fan sealing member (130) for sealing the portion where the drying case (81) and the fan duct (110, 120) are connected. The fan sealing member (130) may be provided along the outer side of the perimeter of the duct inlet (113). The fan sealing member (130) may include a material that is more flexible than the fan duct (110, 120) and / or the drying case (81).

[0172] Although it has been described that the first duct case (110) and the second duct case (120) are separate components, they are not limited thereto, and the first duct case (110) and the second duct case (120) may be provided as a single unit.

[0173] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a fan device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a fan device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is an exploded view of a fan device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a fan sealing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is an exploded view of a part of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0174] Referring to FIGS. 11 through 15, a fan device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a fan sealing member (130). The fan sealing member (130) may be provided to seal between the fan device (100) and a drying base (81a). The fan sealing member (130) may include a material more flexible than the fan duct (110, 120). The fan sealing member (130) may include an elastic material to effectively seal between the fan duct (110, 120) and the drying base (81a). For example, the fan sealing member (130) may include a rubber material. The fan duct (110, 120) may be referred to as a case, a fan case, etc.

[0175] The fan sealing member (130) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the duct inlet (113). The fan sealing member (130) may be provided to be coupled with the fan duct (110, 120) along the perimeter of the duct inlet (113).

[0176] The drying base (81a) may include a seating portion (251). A fan sealing member (130) may be provided to be seated on the seating portion (251). The fan sealing member (130) may include a contact portion (131) that contacts the seating portion (251). The seating portion (251) may be formed on the base body (205). The seating portion (251) may have a shape corresponding to the contact portion (131).

[0177] The fan sealing member (130) may include an end (132) that is bent at the seating portion (251). The end (132) may be bent at the contact portion (131) and protrude to surround the seating portion (251). When the end (132) surrounds the seating portion (251), the sealing effect of the fan sealing member (130) may be increased. The end (132) may protrude from the contact portion (131) so as to extend in a direction away from the central axis of the supply fan (101).

[0178] The fan sealing member (130) may include an incision (133) having a shape in which the end (132) is cut. The incision (133) may be formed at the bottom of the end (132). That is, the incision (133) may be a part having a shape in which the bottom of the end (132) is cut.

[0179] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the fan device (100) can be assembled by descending from the top of the drying base (81a). At this time, the lower end of the end (132) may be folded inward due to interference with the seating portion (251). Since the assembly state of the fan device (100) cannot be checked while the drying cover (81b) is assembled on the drying base (81a), it may not be possible to check whether the end (132) is assembled to wrap around the seating portion (251). The fan sealing member (130) may include a cut portion (133) in the shape of a cut at the lower end of the end (132) to prevent the lower end of the end (132) from being folded due to interference with the seating portion (251). The fan sealing member (130) may include a cut portion (133) to improve the assembly of the fan device (100). The fan sealing member (130) may have improved sealing power by including an incision (133).

[0180] The fan sealing member (130) may include an inclined portion (135). The inclined portion (135) may be formed on the side of the fan sealing member (130). The inclined portion (135) may be formed on the left side and / or right side of the fan sealing member (130).

[0181] The inclined portion (135) may include a first side (135a) and a second side (135b). The first side (135a) may be inclined toward the front. The second side (135b) may be inclined toward the rear. The first side (135a) and the second side (135b) may be spaced apart. The distance between the first side (135a) and the second side (135b) may increase toward the top.

[0182] For example, the width of the cross-section of the fan sealing member (130) in the inclined section (135) may decrease as it goes downward. The width of the fan sealing member (130) in the inclined section (135) may increase as it approaches the fan cover (150). The inclined section (135) may be formed with a slope in the direction of inserting the fan device (100) into the drying base (81a). The seating section (251) may be formed at an angle corresponding to the inclined section (135). The fan sealing member (130) may improve the assembly of the fan device (100) by including the inclined section (135).

[0183] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the fan sealing member (130) may include an elastic material and have a high coefficient of friction. That is, when the fan sealing member (130) is assembled to the drying base (81a), the frictional force may be high. To prevent the fan sealing member (130) from lifting due to the high frictional force, the fan sealing member (130) may include a protrusion (137).

[0184] The protrusion (137) may be formed to extend away from the end (132). The protrusion (137) may be formed on the opposite side of the end (132). The protrusion (137) may be formed to protrude toward the first wall (181). The protrusion (137) may be formed to protrude toward the fan duct (110, 120).

[0185] The fan device (100) may include support ribs (115a, 115b). The support ribs (115a, 115b) may be formed in the first duct case (110). The support ribs (115a, 115b) may be formed to protrude from the first duct case (110) toward the fan sealing member (130). The support ribs (115a, 115b) may support the protrusion (137). That is, the support ribs (115a, 115b) support the protrusion (137) to prevent the fan sealing member (130) from lifting up due to force being applied in the direction of the central axis of the supply fan (101).

[0186] The protrusion (137) may include a first protrusion (137a) and a second protrusion (137b). The support ribs (115a, 115b) may include a first support rib (115a) and a second support rib (115b).

[0187] The first protrusion (137a) may be provided to be supported by the first support rib (115a). The first protrusion (137a) may be formed further from the central axis of the supply fan (101) than the first support rib (115a).

[0188] The second protrusion (137b) may be formed at a position closer to the central axis of the supply fan (101) than the first protrusion (137a). The second protrusion (137b) may be provided to be supported by the second support rib (115b). The second protrusion (137b) may be formed further from the central axis of the supply fan (101) than the second support rib (115b).

[0189] A fan sealing member (130) including a protrusion (157) supported by support ribs (115a, 115b) may not lift up despite the high friction coefficient of the fan sealing member (130) when assembling the fan device (100) to the drying base (81a). The fan sealing member (130) includes a protrusion (137), so that the assemblability of the fan device (100) can be improved.

[0190] The fan device (100) may include a protruding rib (108). The protruding rib (108) may be formed in the fan duct (110, 120). The protruding rib (108) may be formed along the outer side of the perimeter of the duct inlet (113). The fan sealing member (130) may include a rib hole (138) that accommodates the protruding rib (108). The fan device (100) may secure the fan sealing member (130) to the fan duct (110, 120) by including the protruding rib (108) that is accommodated by the rib hole (138).

[0191] The protruding ribs (108) may be provided in multiple numbers. The rib holes (138) may be provided in multiple numbers to correspond to the protruding ribs (108).

[0192] The rib hole (138) may be formed on the top of the fan sealing member (130). The protruding rib (108) may be formed to protrude at a position corresponding to the position of the rib hole (138).

[0193] The rib hole (138) may be formed at the bottom of the fan sealing member (130). The protruding rib (108) may be formed to protrude at a position corresponding to the position of the rib hole (138).

[0194] The protruding rib (108) may be provided to penetrate the fan sealing member (130). The fan device (100) may include the protruding rib (108) to prevent the fan sealing member (130) from detaching from the fan duct (110, 120).

[0195] The drying base (81a) may include a guide rib (209). The fan device (100) may include a guide hole (159) that accommodates the guide rib (209). The guide rib (209) may guide the position where the fan device (100) is accommodated in the drying base (81a). This will be described later.

[0196] FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of a portion of a drying apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is an enlarged view of a portion of a drying apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 shows a cross-section along the line B-B' indicated in FIG. 17.

[0197] Referring to FIGS. 16 to 18, a drying device (80) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a fan cover (150).

[0198] As described above, the fan cover (150) may be provided to cover a part of the fan device (100). The fan cover (150) may be provided to cover a part of the drying cover (81b). If replacement of the fan device (100) is required, the fan device (100) can be removed from the drying base (81a) by removing only the fan cover (150) without removing the drying cover (81b). For example, if a problem such as a motor defect occurs in the fan device (100), the fan device (100) can be removed from the drying base (81a) by removing the fan cover (150) to replace the motor. This allows for easy replacement of the fan device (100).

[0199] The drying cover (81b) and the fan cover (150) can be detachably coupled. The fan cover (150) can be detachably coupled to the fan device (100). The fan device (100) can be detachably coupled to the drying cover (81b).

[0200] The fan cover (150) may include a first hole (151). The fan device (100) may include a second hole (152). The drying base (81a) may include a third hole (153). The first hole (151), the second hole (152), and the third hole (153) may be formed at corresponding locations.

[0201] The first hole (151), the second hole (152), and the third hole (153) may be formed to be fastened by a single fastening member (not shown). The first hole (151), the second hole (152), and the third hole (153) may be formed at corresponding positions so that the fastening member can be reduced. By fastening the first hole (151), the second hole (152), and the third hole (153) with a single fastening member, the fixing efficiency between the drying base (81a), the fan device (100), and the fan cover (150) can be increased. By fastening the first hole (151), the second hole (152), and the third hole (153) with a single fastening member, the assemblability of the clothing processing device (1) can be improved.

[0202] The first hole (151) may be provided in multiple numbers. The second hole (152) may be provided in multiple numbers. The third hole (153) may be provided in multiple numbers. The first hole (151), the second hole (152), and the third hole (153) may be formed in the front in the direction of the rotation axis of the supply fan (101). The front in the direction of the rotation axis of the supply fan (101) may mean the right side of the fan device (100). The right side may mean the +Y direction with respect to FIG. 3.

[0203] The fan device (100) may include a first rare hole (141). The drying base (81a) may include a second rare hole (142) formed at a position corresponding to the first rare hole (141). The first rare hole (141) and the second rare hole (142) may be connected by a single fastening member (not shown) so that the fan device (100) can be fixed to the drying base (81a).

[0204] The first rear hole (141) and the second rear hole (142) may be formed in the rearward direction of the rotational axis of the supply fan (101). The rearward direction of the rotational axis of the supply fan (101) may mean the left side of the fan device (100). The left side may mean the -Y direction with respect to FIG. 3.

[0205] The fan cover (150) may come into contact with the contact portion (131) formed on the fan sealing member (130). This will be explained later.

[0206] As described above, the drying base (81a) may include a guide rib (209). The fan device (100) may be assembled to the drying base (81a) in a vertical direction. The guide rib (209) may protrude so as to extend vertically from the drying base (81a). The guide rib (209) may be formed in the base body (185). The fan device (100) may include a guide hole (189) that accommodates the guide rib (209). The guide hole (189) may be formed in the fan duct (110, 120).

[0207] Guide ribs (209) may be provided in multiple numbers. Guide holes (189) may be provided to correspond to the number of guide ribs (209). Guide holes (189) may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0208] The guide rib (209) can be positioned at the pre-position before the fan device (100) is joined to the drying base (81a). The fan device (100) can be supported by the guide rib (209).

[0209] FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a drying apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a drying apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0210] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, a fan sealing member (130) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided to seal between the fan device (100) and the drying base (81a) and between the fan device (100) and the fan cover (150).

[0211] The fan cover (150) may include a sealing portion (155). The sealing portion (155) may be formed to be in contact with the fan sealing member (130). The sealing portion (155) may be formed to be in contact with the contact portion (131). The sealing portion (155) may have a shape corresponding to the contact portion (131).

[0212] The sealing force between the fan cover (150) and the fan sealing member (130) can be improved by the sealing portion (155) coming into contact with the contact portion (131). The sealing force between the fan cover (150) and the fan device (100) can be improved by the sealing portion (155) coming into contact with the contact portion (131).

[0213] A clothing processing device according to one embodiment comprises a tub (20) and a drying device (80) provided to supply dried air to the tub (20), wherein the drying device (80) includes a drying base (81a) disposed above the tub (20) and open to the upper side, and a fan device (100) that generates air flow to allow air to flow into the tub (20). The drying base (81a) includes a fan mounting part (82) having a base opening (83) that is open to the upper side so as to mount the fan device (100).

[0214] It may further include a drying cover (81b) provided to cover an open portion of the drying base (81a), and a fan cover (150) provided to cover a portion of the fan device (100).

[0215] The drying cover (81b) and the fan cover (150) can be detachably coupled. The fan cover (150) can be detachably coupled to the fan device (100).

[0216] The fan cover (150) may include a first hole (151). The fan device (100) may include a second hole (152) formed at a position corresponding to the first hole (151). The drying base (81a) may include a third hole (153) formed at a position corresponding to the second hole (152).

[0217] The fan device (100) may include a fan duct (110, 120) and a fan sealing member (130) provided to seal between the fan duct (110, 120) and the drying base (81a).

[0218] The above drying base (81a) may include a seating portion (251) on which the fan sealing member (130) is seated. The fan sealing member (130) may include a contact portion (131) that contacts the seating portion (251), and may include an end portion (132) bent at the contact portion to surround the seating portion (251).

[0219] The above-mentioned fan sealing member (130) may further include a cut portion (133) in which the lower end of the end portion (132) is cut.

[0220] The above-described fan sealing member (130) may further include a first side (135a) inclined toward the front of the drying base (81a) and a second side (135b) inclined toward the rear of the drying base (81a). The gap between the first side (135a) and the second side (135b) may increase as it goes upward.

[0221] The above fan sealing member (130) may include a protrusion (137) protruding toward the fan duct (110, 120).

[0222] The fan device (100) may include a support rib (115) that supports the protrusion (137) so that the fan sealing member (130) maintains its shape.

[0223] The above protrusions may be provided in multiple numbers. The above support ribs (115) may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0224] The fan device (100) may include a protruding rib (108) provided to secure the fan sealing member (130). The fan sealing member (130) may include a rib hole (138) provided to accommodate the protruding rib (108).

[0225] The above protruding ribs (108) may be provided in multiple numbers. The above rib holes may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0226] The drying base (81a) may include a guide rib (209) that guides the fan device (100) to a position where it is assembled on the drying base (81a).

[0227] The above drying base (81a) may include integrally formed walls (181, 182). The fan device (100) may be arranged parallel to the walls (181, 182).

[0228] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment comprises a tub (20), a drying base (81a) disposed above the tub (20) and open to the upper side, a drying cover (81b) provided to cover an open portion of the drying base (81a), a heat exchanger housed in the drying base (81a), a fan device (100) that generates air flow, and a fan cover (150) provided to cover a portion of the fan device (100). The drying base (81a) has a base opening (83) formed in a vertical direction.

[0229] The fan device (100) may be mounted on the drying base (81a). The fan cover (150) may be provided to cover a portion of the drying cover (81b).

[0230] It may further include a fan sealing member (130) provided to seal between the fan device (100) and the drying base (81a).

[0231] The above fan device (100) can be arranged side by side with the heat exchanger.

[0232] A clothing processing device according to one embodiment comprises a tub (20), a drying base (81a) disposed above the tub (20), a drying cover (81b) provided to cover an open portion of the drying base (81a) to form a drying channel (Q) through which dried air is formed together with the drying base (81a) and the dried air flows, a heat exchanger disposed within the drying channel (Q) to form dried air, and a fan device (100) disposed facing the heat exchanger, which includes a duct extension (111) connected to the tub (20) to supply air inside the tub (20). The drying base (81a) includes a fan mounting portion (82) open toward the upper side to mount the fan device (100).

[0233] According to the concept of the present disclosure, since the fan device can be assembled in a vertical direction, a garment processing device with improved assembly can be provided.

[0234] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a fan of a fan device is positioned to face a heat exchanger to provide a clothing processing device in which a decrease in drying performance is prevented.

[0235] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a clothing processing device can be provided in which the separation of the fan device is easy due to the separation of the fan cover and the base cover.

[0236] 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.

[0237] 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. Tub; and A drying device configured to supply dried air to the above tub, comprising: a drying base disposed above the tub and open to the upper side, and a fan device that generates air flow to cause air to flow into the tub; and The above dry base is, A clothing processing device comprising a fan mounting portion having a base opening formed on the upper side to allow the above-mentioned fan device to be mounted.

2. In Paragraph 1, A drying cover provided to cover an open portion of the above-mentioned drying base; and A clothing processing device further comprising a fan cover provided to cover a part of the above-mentioned fan device.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above drying cover and the above fan cover are detachably connected, The above fan cover is a clothing processing device that is detachably coupled to the above fan device.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above fan cover includes a first hole, and The above fan device includes a second hole formed at a position corresponding to the first hole, and The above drying base is a garment processing device comprising a third hole formed at a position corresponding to the second hole.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above fan device is a garment processing device comprising a fan duct and a fan sealing member provided to seal between the fan duct and the drying base.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above drying base includes a seating portion on which the above fan sealing member is seated, and A clothing processing device comprising a fan sealing member that includes a contact portion in contact with the seating portion and an end portion bent at the contact portion to wrap around the seating portion.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above-mentioned fan sealing member is a garment processing device further comprising a cut portion having a shape in which the lower end of the above-mentioned end is cut.

8. In Paragraph 5, The above-mentioned fan sealing member further includes a first side inclined toward the front of the drying base and a second side inclined toward the rear of the drying base, and A clothing processing device in which the gap between the first side and the second side increases as it goes upward.

9. In Paragraph 5, The above-mentioned fan sealing member is a garment processing device comprising a protrusion protruding toward the fan duct.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above fan device is a garment processing device comprising a support rib that supports the protrusion so that the fan sealing member maintains its shape.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above-mentioned protrusions are provided in multiple numbers, and The above support ribs are provided in multiple numbers in a clothing processing device.

12. In Paragraph 5, The above fan device includes a protruding rib provided to fix the fan sealing member, and The above-described fan sealing member is a garment processing device comprising a rib hole provided to accommodate the above-described protruding rib.

13. In Paragraph 12, The above protruding ribs are provided in multiple numbers, and The above rib holes are provided in multiple garment processing devices.

14. In Paragraph 1, The above drying base is a garment processing device comprising a guide rib that guides the fan device to a position where it is assembled to the drying base.

15. In Paragraph 1, The above drying base includes a wall formed integrally, and The above fan device is a clothing processing device positioned parallel to the above wall.

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