Clothing treatment apparatus

Abstract

Provided is a clothing treatment apparatus. The clothing treatment apparatus comprises: a tub; a drying device which is provided above the tub, removes humidity from air discharged from the tub, and supplies dry air to the tub; and a filter assembly which can be detachably mounted on the drying device, wherein the filter assembly comprises: a filter case; a filter detachably provided in the filter case; and a cleaning member which is provided in the filter case so as to remove foreign substances from the filter while the filter is separated from the filter case, the cleaning member comprising a first cleaning portion provided to clean lint in a first region of the filter, and a second cleaning portion provided to clean lint in the first region of the filter and a second region located on at least one side of the first region.

Description

Clothing processing device

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

[0002] A garment processing device is a device for processing and / or managing garments. A 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 including a filter with improved usability.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device with an improved cleaning structure for a filter.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device with an improved cleaning structure of a filter to ensure the performance of a heat exchanger.

[0009] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment processing device that allows a consumer to easily clean the lint filter of the garment processing device.

[0010] 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.

[0011] To solve the above problem, a clothing processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises: a tub; a drying device provided on the upper part of the tub for removing moisture from air discharged from the tub and supplying dry air to the tub; and a filter assembly detachably mounted on the drying device, wherein the filter assembly comprises a filter case, a filter detachably provided in the filter case, and a cleaning member provided in the filter case to remove foreign matter from the filter while the filter is separated from the filter case, wherein the cleaning member comprises a first cleaning member provided to clean lint in a first area of ​​the filter and a second cleaning member provided to clean lint in a second area located on at least one side of the first area of ​​the filter.

[0012] A clothing processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises: a tub; a drying device provided on the upper part of the tub for removing moisture from air discharged from the tub and supplying dry air to the tub; and a filter assembly detachably mounted on the drying device, wherein the filter assembly comprises: a filter case; a filter detachably provided in the filter case; and a cleaning member provided in the filter case to remove foreign matter from the filter while the filter is separated from the filter case, wherein the cleaning member comprises a plurality of protrusions provided to clean lint in a first area of ​​the filter and a plate-shaped thread provided to clean lint in the first area of ​​the filter and in a second area located on at least one side of the first area.

[0013] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the usability of a drying device filter can be improved.

[0014] According to the concept of the present disclosure, foreign substances such as lint collected in the filter can be removed by separating the filter from the filter case.

[0015] According to the concept of the present disclosure, usability and washability can be improved by improving the cleaning structure of the filter.

[0016] According to the concept of the present disclosure, consumers can easily clean the lint filter of a clothing processing device, thereby improving user convenience and ease of cleaning.

[0017] 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.

[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] 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.

[0020] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 4 illustrates a part of the configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] FIG. 7 illustrates a filter assembly of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 8 illustrates a filter case and a filter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 9 illustrates the state in which the filter is separated from the filter case shown in FIG. 7.

[0027] FIG. 10 shows a filter separated from the filter case shown in FIG. 7.

[0028] FIG. 11 is a partial enlarged view of FIG. 10, illustrating a cleaning member of a filter assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 12 illustrates a part of the cleaning member shown in FIG. 11.

[0030] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the AA' portion of FIG. 7, and is a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a first cleaning part and a second cleaning part of a cleaning member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the BB' portion of FIG. 7, showing a cleaning member in contact with a filter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a cleaning member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] 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.

[0035] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0036] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0037] 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.

[0038] The term “and / or” includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[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 and a condensation device for removing moisture from the air discharged from the drum. As an example, the washing machine capable of drying may include a heat pump device. 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 filter assembly installed in a clothing processing device is described as an embodiment of the present invention. However, it is not limited thereto. The filter assembly of the present invention may be applied to a heat pump dryer or a washing machine with drying function.

[0074] Hereinafter, one embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0075] FIG. 1 illustrates a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates a garment 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 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. FIG. 5 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 illustrated in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which a drying device of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub.

[0076] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, 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 assembly (200). The filter assembly (200) will be described later.

[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 (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.

[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] 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.

[0098] 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.

[0099] 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.

[0100] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0101] 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.

[0102] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the clothing processing device (1) to the user.

[0103] 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.

[0104] 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.

[0105] 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).

[0106] 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).

[0107] 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 (not shown) for air to flow to be supplied to the tub (20) may be formed inside the hot air supply device (110).

[0108] 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).

[0109] 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.

[0110] 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).

[0111] The hot air supply device (110) may include a drying heater (not shown) for heating the air passing through the hot air supply device (110). The drying heater is provided to heat the air flowing through the supply path.

[0112] 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 to 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).

[0113] The hot air supply device (110) may include a fan drive device (135) for providing power to the supply fan (130).

[0114] 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). The supply connection part (114) may be connected to an air inlet (26). The air inlet (26) of the tub (20) may be provided in a diaphragm (22) provided in the front end of the tub (20).

[0115] Air heated in the drying device (100) can be supplied into the interior of the drum (30) through the tub (20). To ensure that the heated air supplied into the interior of the drum (30) has time to remove moisture from the laundry, the tub exhaust port (27) may be positioned opposite 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 positioned opposite 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.

[0116] 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 (not shown) 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).

[0117] 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).

[0118] 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).

[0119] 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). For example, the discharge connection part (143) may include a flexible material. For example, the discharge connection part (143) may have a structure with a changeable length. For example, the discharge connection part (143) may include an elastic material.

[0120] 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 be provided to change the direction of air flow that is discharged from the tub (20) and flows upward along the connection path (P).

[0121] The exhaust device (140) may include an exhaust guide (145) for guiding air that has passed through the exhaust base (141) to the outside of the housing (10).

[0122] 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 (not shown) 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).

[0123] The drying device (100) may include a filter assembly (200) that can be detachably coupled to the discharge device (140). The filter assembly (200) may be provided to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the discharge device (140). The filter assembly (200) may be provided to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the discharge path. The filter assembly (200) may be provided to be accessible by opening the upper door (19) shown in FIG. 1. A detailed description of the configuration of the filter assembly (200) will be provided later.

[0124] The discharge device (140) may be provided with a filter mounting portion (141a) for mounting a filter assembly (200). The filter mounting portion (141a) may extend from the front of the discharge device (140) toward the rear. The filter mounting portion (141a) may be provided to correspond to the size and / or shape of the filter assembly (200). The filter mounting portion (141a) may include a rail (not shown) on which the filter assembly (200) can slide. The filter assembly (200) may be mounted by sliding on the filter mounting portion (141a).

[0125] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a clothing processing device (1) is provided with a filter assembly (200) for filtering foreign substances from humid air discharged from a tub (20), which is located on the upper side of a drying device (100) of the tub (20), so that a user or worker can easily access the filter for maintenance and / or repair.

[0126] FIG. 7 illustrates a filter assembly of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 illustrates a filter case and a filter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 illustrates a state in which a filter is separated from the filter case illustrated in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 illustrates a filter separated from the filter case illustrated in FIG. 7. FIG. 11 is a partial enlarged view of FIG. 10, illustrating a cleaning member of a filter assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 illustrates a part of the cleaning member illustrated in FIG. 11. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the AA' portion of FIG. 7, illustrating a cross-sectional view of a filter assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a first cleaning member and a second cleaning member of a cleaning member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the BB' portion of FIG. 7, illustrating a cleaning member in a state of contact with a filter according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0127] Referring to FIGS. 7 through 15, a filter assembly (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be detachably mounted to a drying device (100). The filter assembly (200) may include a filter case (210) and a filter (220) detachably mounted to the filter case (210). The filter assembly (200) may include a cleaning member (300) mounted to the filter case (210) for cleaning the filter (220).

[0128] The cleaning member (300) may be detachably mounted to the filter case (210). The cleaning member (300) may be provided to remove foreign matter collected in the filter (220) while the filter (220) is separated from the filter case (210).

[0129] The drying device (100) may include a filter mounting section (141a) for mounting a filter assembly (200) (see FIG. 4). The filter assembly (200) may be accommodated in the filter mounting section (141a) of the drying device (100). A filter case (210) with a filter (220) mounted thereon may be accommodated in the filter mounting section (141a). The filter mounting section (141a) may include a filter mounting section opening (141b) for mounting the filter assembly (200). The filter mounting section opening (141b) may be exposed to the outside when the upper door (19) is opened. The filter assembly (200) may be introduced into the drying device (100) or withdrawn from the drying device (100) through the filter mounting section opening (141b).

[0130] The filter case (210) may include a filter case body (211) and a filter case handle (213). The filter case body (211) may include a filter receiving portion (210a) so that a filter (220) can be received inside. The filter case body (211) may include a filter case opening (212). The filter case opening (212) may be provided so that the filter (220) can be mounted in the filter receiving portion (210a). The filter case opening (212) may be provided by opening one side of the filter case body (211). The filter case handle (213) may be formed integrally with the filter case body (211). The filter case handle (213) may be provided on the side of the filter case body (211) opposite to the filter case opening (212). With the filter assembly (200) mounted on the filter mounting portion (141a) of the drying device (100), the filter case handle (213) can be exposed to the outside of the clothing processing device (1) as the upper door (19) is opened. The filter case handle (213) can be provided at the front end of the filter case (210).

[0131] The filter case (210) may be provided with an opening (215) that allows air containing foreign substances, such as lint, to pass through. The filter case body (211) may include an opening (215) formed by opening. The opening (215) may include a first opening (215a) formed as a grid (216) pattern on one side of the filter case body (211). The first opening (215a) may be provided on one side of the filter case body (211). The opening (215) may include a second opening (215b) formed on the other side of the filter case body (211). The second opening (215b) may be provided facing the first opening (215a). The second opening (215b) may be formed as one large opening. The second opening (215b) can be formed as a single large opening on one side of the filter case body (211).

[0132] A filter (220) may be provided to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the drying device (100). A filter (220) may be provided to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the discharge device (140). A filter (220) may be provided to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the filter assembly (200). A filter (220) may be provided to be mounted in a filter case (210) to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the filter mounting portion (141a). A filter (220) may be provided to be mounted in a filter case (210) to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the filter (220).

[0133] The filter (220) can be accommodated inside the filter case (210). The filter (220) can be accommodated in the filter receiving portion (210a) of the filter case (210). The filter (220) can be detachably mounted in the filter receiving portion (210a) of the filter case (210). The filter (220) can be mounted to the filter case (210) in a sliding manner. The filter (220) can be mounted to the filter case (210) in a sliding manner through the filter case opening (212). The filter (220) can be detachably mounted to the filter case (210) in a sliding manner through the filter case opening (212).

[0134] The filter (220) may include a filter body (221) and a filter handle (223). The filter body (221) may be provided to be accommodated inside the filter case (210). The filter body (221) may be provided to be inserted inside the filter case (210). The filter handle (223) may be formed integrally with the filter body (221). The filter handle (223) may be provided on the opposite side of the filter case handle (213).

[0135] With the filter assembly (200) mounted on the filter mounting portion (141a) of the drying device (100), the filter case handle (213) can be exposed to the outside of the clothing processing device (1) as the upper door (19) is opened. When the filter case handle (213) provided at the front end of the filter case (210) is pulled to separate the filter case (210) from the drying device (100), the filter handle (223) inserted into the filter case (210) can be exposed to the outside.

[0136] The filter (220) may be provided to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the filter body (221). The filter (220) may include a mesh (225) provided to filter foreign substances from the air. The mesh (225) may be provided to filter foreign substances from the air passing through the filter body (221). The mesh (225) may form one side of the filter body (221).

[0137] The filter (220) may include a first area (A1) through which air passes through a mesh (225), and a second area (A2) provided on at least one side of the first area (A1). The second area (A2) may be provided on one side and / or the other side of the first area (A1). The second area (A2) may include both edges of the first area (A1). For example, the first area (A1) may be the central area of ​​the filter (220). For example, the first area (A1) may be the mesh (225) area of ​​the filter (220). For example, the second area (A2) may be the edge area of ​​the filter (220). For example, the second area (A2) may be part of the edge area of ​​the filter (220). For example, the second area (A2) may be the edge of the filter body (221) on which the mesh (225) is mounted. For example, the second region (A2) may be part of the boundary of the filter body (221). The first region (A1) and the second region (A2) of the filter (220) do not overlap each other.

[0138] The filter body (221) may include a grid-shaped support rib (226) provided to support the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The support rib (226) of the filter body (221) may be provided to stably support the mesh (225) without interfering with the flow of air.

[0139] The mesh (225) may be provided to form one side of the filter (220). A foreign matter receiving portion (227) may be provided on the inner side of the mesh (225) so that foreign matter filtered by the mesh (225) can accumulate. For example, the foreign matter receiving portion (227) may be the inner side of the mesh (225).

[0140] The mesh (225) may be positioned on the side where air is discharged from the filter case (210). For example, the mesh (225) may be provided to correspond to the second opening (215b) of the filter case (210). For example, the mesh (225) may be provided adjacent to the side of the second opening (215b) which is spaced apart from the first opening (215a) of the filter case (210). For example, the mesh (225) may be positioned on the side where air is discharged, spaced apart from the side where air is introduced into the filter case (210).

[0141] Air containing foreign substances such as lint, which is introduced from the tub (20) through the exhaust passage (P), is introduced into the filter assembly (200) through the first opening (215a) of the filter case (210), and the foreign substances are filtered through the mesh (225) of the filter (220) and can pass through the second opening (215b) of the filter case (210).

[0142] Foreign substances in the air entering the filter assembly (200) can be introduced into the filter case (210) through the first opening (215a) of the filter case (210), filtered by the mesh (225) of the filter (220) inside the filter case (210), and discharged through the second opening (215b).

[0143] Foreign substances filtered by the mesh (225) of the filter (220) can accumulate inside the filter case (210), that is, inside the mesh (225) of the filter (220). Foreign substances in the air filtered by the mesh (225) of the filter (220) can be received in the foreign substance receiving portion (227) of the filter (220).

[0144] Foreign matter contained in the filter (220) can be cleaned by a cleaning member (300). Foreign matter contained in the foreign matter receiving portion (227) of the filter (220) can be collected by the cleaning member (300). The cleaning member (300) may be provided to remove foreign matter from the filter (220) while the filter (220) is being separated from the filter case (210). The cleaning member (300) may be provided to remove foreign matter from the foreign matter receiving portion (227) of the filter (220) while the filter (220) is being separated from the filter case (210). The cleaning member (300) may be provided to remove foreign matter collected in the mesh (225) and / or the foreign matter receiving portion (227) by making close contact with the mesh (225) of the filter (220) while the filter (220) is being separated from the filter case (210).

[0145] A cleaning member (300) may be provided in a filter case (210). A cleaning member (300) may be provided in the filter case body (211) of the filter case (210). The cleaning member (300) may be provided adjacent to the filter case opening (212) of the filter case (210) so as to remove foreign matter by closely contacting the mesh (225) of the filter (220) while the filter (220) is separated from the filter case (210).

[0146] The cleaning member (300) may include an elastic material such as silicone or rubber. The cleaning member (300) may be made of a material including at least one of elastic rubber, EPDM, and silicone rubber. The cleaning member (300) may be made of a flexible material.

[0147] The cleaning member (300) may include a first cleaning member (310) and a second cleaning member (320). The first cleaning member (310) may be provided to clean foreign matter from a first area (A1) of the filter (220). The first cleaning member (310) may be provided to come into contact with the first area (A1) of the filter (220). The first cleaning member (310) may be provided to remove foreign matter collected by scraping the first area (A1) of the filter (220). The first cleaning member (310) may be provided to come into contact with the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The first cleaning member (310) may be provided to come into contact with at least a portion of the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The first cleaning member (310) may be provided to remove foreign matter collected by scraping the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The first cleaning unit (310) may be provided to remove collected foreign matter by contacting the foreign matter receiving portion (227) of the mesh (225).

[0148] A first cleaning unit (310) may be provided to clean foreign matter collected in the filter (220) by contacting at least a portion of the filter (220). The first cleaning unit (310) may include a protrusion (310a). The protrusion (310a) may be provided in a roughly cylindrical shape. The protrusion (310a) may be provided in a roughly cylindrical shape. The protrusion (310a) may be provided in multiple numbers. The multiple protrusions (310a) may be spaced apart from each other. The multiple protrusions (310a) may be provided to contact at least a portion of the filter (220). The multiple protrusions (310a) may be provided to contact a first region (A1) of the filter (220). The multiple protrusions (310a) may be provided to contact the mesh (225) of the filter (220).

[0149] The first cleaning unit (310) may include a plurality of protrusions (310a) arranged in the direction (front-rear direction) in which the filter (220) and the filter case (210) are combined and separated. The plurality of protrusions (310a) may be arranged in the front-rear direction and formed into a plurality of rows (311). For example, the plurality of protrusions (310a) may be arranged in two rows arranged in the front-rear direction.

[0150] A first cleaning unit (310) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of protrusions (310a) arranged in two rows (311). The plurality of protrusions (310a) may include a first row (311a) arranged on the outside of the filter case (210) and a second row (311b) arranged on the inside of the filter case (210) spaced apart from the first row (311a). In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of protrusions are illustrated as being arranged in two rows, but are not limited thereto. For example, the plurality of protrusions may be arranged in two or more rows as long as they do not interfere with the airflow.

[0151] The plurality of protrusions (310a) of the first row (311a) and the plurality of protrusions (310a) of the second row (311b) may be spaced apart from each other. The plurality of protrusions (310a) of the first row (311a) and the plurality of protrusions (310a) of the second row (311b) may be arranged offset from each other. The plurality of protrusions (310a) of the first row (311a) and the plurality of protrusions (310a) of the second row (311b) may be arranged to come into contact with different regions of the first region (A1) of the filter (220). By being arranged offset from each other, the plurality of protrusions (310a) of the first row (311a) and the plurality of protrusions (310a) of the second row (311b) may come into contact with different regions of the mesh (225).

[0152] The first cleaning unit (310) may be located inside the filter case (210) rather than the second cleaning unit (320).

[0153] A second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to clean foreign matter from the first area (A1) and the second area (A2) of the filter (220). The second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to come into contact with the first area (A1) and / or the second area (A2) of the filter (220). The second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to remove collected foreign matter by scraping the first area (A1) and / or the second area (A2) of the filter (220). The second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to come into contact with the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to come into contact with at least a portion of the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to remove collected foreign matter by scraping the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to remove collected foreign matter by scraping the foreign matter collection unit (227) of the mesh (225). The second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to remove collected foreign matter by scraping the central area and the edge area of ​​the filter (220). The second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to come into contact with the first area (A1) and the second area (A2) of the filter (220) to remove foreign matter from the mesh (225) and the filter body (221) of the filter (220).

[0154] A second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to clean foreign matter collected in the filter (220) by contacting at least a portion of the filter (220). The second cleaning unit (320) may include a plate-shaped thread (321). The thread (321) may be provided in a roughly plate shape. The thread (321) may be provided in a roughly straight plate shape. The thread (321) may be provided to contact the filter (220). The thread (321) may be placed on one side of the first cleaning unit (310). The thread (321) may be placed on the outside of a plurality of protrusions (310a) arranged in a plurality of rows (311).

[0155] The second cleaning unit (320) may include a recess (323) formed to correspond to the support rib (226) of the filter (220). The support rib (226) of the filter (220) may be bar-shaped, formed horizontally and vertically to support the mesh (225). A plate-shaped thread (321) may include a recess (323) with a shape corresponding to the support rib (226) so that the filter (220) can slide smoothly to be separated from the filter case (210).

[0156] The second cleaning unit (320) may include a first part (P1) provided to contact a first area (A1) of the filter (220) and a second part (P2) provided to contact a second area (A2) of the filter (220). The first part (P1) of the second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to correspond to the first area (A1) of the filter (220). The second part (P2) of the second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to correspond to the second area (A2) of the filter (220). The first part (P1) and the second part (P2) may be provided integrally. The second part (P2) may be provided on at least one side of the first part (P1). The second part (P2) may be provided integrally on one side and / or the other side of the first part (P1). The second part (P2) may be provided at both ends of the first part (P1). The second part (P2) may be provided integrally at both ends of the first part (P1).

[0157] A plate-shaped thread (321) may include a first portion (P1) and a second portion (P2). The first portion (P1) of the thread (321) may be arranged to contact a first region (A1) of the filter (220). The second portion (P2) of the thread (321) may be arranged to contact a second region (A2) of the filter (220). The first portion (P1) of the thread (321) may be arranged to contact the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The second portion (P2) of the thread (321) may be arranged to contact the edge of the filter body (221) of the filter (220).

[0158] A cleaning member (300) may be configured such that, while separating the filter (220) from the filter case (210), a plurality of protrusions (310a) arranged in a plurality of rows (311) forming a first cleaning member (310) come into contact with a first region (A1) of the filter (220) to clean foreign matter collected in the filter (220), and a plate-shaped thread (321) forming a second cleaning member (320) comes into contact with the first region (A1) and the second region (A2) of the filter (220) later than the first cleaning member (310) to clean foreign matter collected in the filter (220).

[0159] In the cleaning member (300) of the present embodiment, after the first cleaning member (310) scrapes the first area (A1), which includes the mesh (225) that is the central area of ​​the filter (220), to remove foreign matter, the second cleaning member (320) can additionally scrape the first area (A1) and the second area (A2) located at both ends of the first area (A1) to remove foreign matter.

[0160] The mesh (225) of the filter (220) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned at a first height (H1) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210) when combined with the filter case (210). For example, the mesh (225) of the filter (220) mounted on the filter case (210) may be positioned adjacent to a second opening (215b) spaced apart from a first opening (215a) of the filter case (210). For example, the mesh (225) mounted on the filter case (210) may be positioned at a first height (H1) from one side (211a) where the first opening (215a) of the filter case (210) is formed.

[0161] The first cleaning part (310) may be positioned at a second height (H2) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210). The protrusion (310a) constituting the first cleaning part (310) may be provided to be positioned at a second height (H2) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210). The upper end of the protrusion (310a) may be provided to be positioned at a second height (H2) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210). A plurality of protrusions (310a) may be provided at a second height (H2) from one side of the filter case (210). The second height (H2) may be lower than the first height (H1). Since the first cleaning unit (310) is provided at a second height (H2), the contact area with the mesh (225) of the filter (220) provided at the first height (H1) can be increased, and the contact force can be increased accordingly.

[0162] The second cleaning unit (320) may be positioned at a third height (H3) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210). The plate-shaped thread (321) constituting the second cleaning unit (320) may be provided to be positioned at a third height (H3) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210). The thread (321) may be provided such that its upper end is positioned at a third height (H3) from one side of the filter case (210). The third height (H3) may be lower than the first height (H1). Since the second cleaning unit (320) is provided at the third height (H3), the contact area with the mesh (225) of the filter (220) provided at the first height (H1) can be increased, and the contact force can be increased accordingly.

[0163] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a cleaning member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the following, descriptions of parts that overlap with the above description are omitted.

[0164] As illustrated in FIG. 16, the cleaning member (300B) may include a first cleaning member (310B) and a second cleaning member (320B).

[0165] The first cleaning part (310B) may be provided to contact the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The first cleaning part (310B) may be provided to contact at least a portion of the mesh (225) of the filter (220). The first cleaning part (310B) may include protrusions (310Ba). The protrusions (310Ba) may be provided in multiple numbers. The multiple protrusions (310Ba) may be spaced apart from each other. The multiple protrusions (310Ba) may be provided to contact at least a portion of the filter (220). The multiple protrusions (310Ba) may be provided to contact the mesh (225) of the filter (220).

[0166] A plurality of protrusions (310Ba) may be arranged in the direction (front-rear direction) in which the filter (220) and the filter case (210) are combined and separated. A plurality of protrusions (310Ba) may be arranged in the front-rear direction and formed into a plurality of rows (311B, 312B). For example, a plurality of protrusions (310a) may be formed into two rows arranged in the front-rear direction.

[0167] The plurality of protrusions (310Ba) of the first row (311B) and the plurality of protrusions (310Ba) of the second row (312B) may be spaced apart from each other. The plurality of protrusions (310Ba) of the first row (311B) and the plurality of protrusions (310Ba) of the second row (312B) may be offset from each other. By being offset from each other, the plurality of protrusions (310Ba) of the first row (311B) and the plurality of protrusions (310Ba) of the second row (312B) may come into contact with different regions of the mesh (225).

[0168] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the projection (310Ba) may be provided in a roughly cylindrical shape. The projection (310Ba) may include a protrusion (330B) formed to protrude upward from the top surface. The protrusion (330B) may be formed to protrude upward from the top surface of the projection (310Ba). The cross-section of the protrusion (330B) may be hemispherical. In this embodiment, the protrusion (330B) is illustrated as having a hemispherical cross-section, but is not limited thereto.

[0169] The protrusions (330B) may be formed by protruding at least one from the top of the projection (310Ba). For example, the protrusions (330B) may include a first protrusion (331B), a second protrusion (332B), and a third protrusion (333B). In this embodiment, three protrusions (330B) are shown as being arranged on the top surface of the projection (310Ba), but this is not limited thereto.

[0170] The protrusion (330B) is formed to protrude from the projection (310Ba) toward the filter (210), thereby increasing the contact area with the mesh (225) and increasing the friction and contact force.

[0171] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a tub (20); a drying device (100) provided on the upper part of the tub (20) for removing moisture from the air discharged from the tub (20) and supplying dry air to the tub (20); and a filter assembly (200) detachably mounted on the drying device (100), wherein the filter assembly (200) comprises: a filter case (210); and a filter (220) detachably provided on the filter case (210). A cleaning member (300) provided in the filter case (210) to remove foreign substances from the filter (220) while the filter (220) is separated from the filter case (210), wherein the cleaning member (300) may include a first cleaning member (310) provided to clean lint in a first area (A1) of the filter (220), and a second cleaning member (320) provided to clean lint in the first area (A1) of the filter (220) and in a second area (A2) located on at least one side of the first area (A1). According to the concept of the present disclosure, foreign substances such as lint collected in the filter can be removed by the operation of separating the filter from the filter case.

[0172] The cleaning member (300) may include at least one of elastic rubber, EPDM, and silicone rubber.

[0173] The first cleaning unit (310) may be located inside the filter case (210) rather than the second cleaning unit (320).

[0174] The first cleaning unit (310) may include a plurality of protrusions (310a) arranged to contact the first region (A1) of the filter (220) while the filter (220) is separated from the filter case (210). The plurality of protrusions (310a) may be spaced apart from each other. The plurality of protrusions (310a) may include a plurality of rows (311) arranged in the direction in which the filter (220) and the filter case (210) are combined and separated. The plurality of rows (311) include a first row (311a) disposed on the outside of the filter case (210) and a second row (311b) disposed on the inside of the filter case (210) spaced apart from the first row (311a), and the plurality of protrusions (310a) of the first row (311a) and the plurality of protrusions (310a) of the second row (311b) may be arranged so as to be offset from each other.

[0175] The second cleaning unit (320) may include a plate-shaped seal (321) arranged to contact the filter (220) while the filter (220) is separated from the filter case (210). The seal (321) may include a first part (P1) arranged to contact the first area (A1) and a second part (P2) integrally formed on at least one side of the first part (P1) and arranged to contact the second area (A2). The first area (A1) and the second area (A2) may not overlap.

[0176] With this structure, the cleaning structure of the filter can be improved, thereby improving usability and washability.

[0177] The filter (220) includes a mesh (225) formed by the first region (A1) and the second region (A2), and when the filter (220) is coupled to the filter case (210), the mesh (225) can be positioned at a first height (H1) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210).

[0178] The first cleaning unit (310) is positioned at a second height (H2) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210), and the first height (H1) may be positioned lower than the second height (H2).

[0179] The above thread (321) is located at a third height (H3) from one side (211a) of the filter case (210), and the first height (H1) may be located lower than the third height (H3).

[0180] The plurality of protrusions (310a) may further include a protrusion (330B) formed protruding from the upper surface.

[0181] The cleaning member may be made accessible based on separating the filter (220) from the filter case (210).

[0182] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a tub (20); a drying device (100) provided on the upper part of the tub (20) for removing moisture from the air discharged from the tub (20) and supplying dry air to the tub (20); and a filter assembly (200) detachably mounted on the drying device (100), wherein the filter assembly (200) comprises: a filter case (210); and a filter (220) detachably provided on the filter case (210). A cleaning member (300) provided in the filter case (210) to remove foreign substances from the filter (220) while the filter (220) is separated from the filter case (210), wherein the cleaning member (300) may include a plurality of protrusions (310a) provided to clean lint in a first area (A1) of the filter (220), and a plate-shaped thread (321) provided to clean lint in the first area (A1) of the filter (220) and in a second area (A2) located on at least one side of the first area (A1). According to the concept of the present disclosure, foreign substances such as lint collected in the filter can be removed by the operation of separating the filter from the filter case.

[0183] The cleaning member (300) may include at least one of elastic rubber, EPDM, and silicone rubber.

[0184] The plurality of protrusions (310a) may be located on the inner side of the filter case (210) rather than the thread (321).

[0185] The plurality of protrusions (310a) include a plurality of rows (311) in the direction in which the filter (220) and the filter case (210) are combined and separated, and the plurality of protrusions (310a) of the plurality of rows (311) may be spaced apart from each other.

[0186] The above-mentioned seal (321) may include a first part (P1) provided to be in contact with the first region (A1), and a second part (P2) provided integrally on at least one side of the first part (P1) and provided to be in contact with the second region (A2).

[0187] 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; A drying device provided on the upper part of the tub, for removing moisture from the air discharged from the tub and supplying dry air to the tub; and The above drying device includes a filter assembly that can be detachably mounted, The above filter assembly is, Filter case; A filter detachably provided in the above filter case; and A clothing processing device comprising a cleaning member provided in a filter case to remove foreign matter from the filter while the filter is separated from the filter case, wherein the cleaning member comprises a first cleaning member provided to clean lint in a first area of ​​the filter and a second cleaning member provided to clean lint in the first area of ​​the filter and in a second area located on at least one side of the first area.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above cleaning member is, A garment processing device comprising at least one of elastic rubber, EPDM, and silicone rubber.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above first cleaning unit is a clothing processing device located inside the filter case rather than the above second cleaning unit.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned first cleaner is, A clothing processing device comprising a plurality of protrusions arranged to contact the first region of the filter while the filter is separated from the filter case.

5. In Paragraph 4, A clothing processing device in which the above plurality of protrusions are spaced apart from each other.

6. In Paragraph 4, A clothing processing device comprising a plurality of rows in which the plurality of protrusions are arranged in a direction in which the filter and the filter case are combined and separated.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above plurality of columns are, A first row disposed on the outer side of the filter case, and It includes a second row spaced apart from the first row and disposed inside the filter case, and A clothing processing device in which a plurality of protrusions in the first row and a plurality of protrusions in the second row are arranged offset from each other.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above second cleaner is, A clothing processing device comprising a plate-shaped thread arranged to contact the filter while the filter is separated from the filter case.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above thread is, A first part provided to be in contact with the above-mentioned first region, and A clothing processing device comprising a second part integrally formed on at least one side of the first part and formed to contact the second area.

10. In Paragraph 9, A clothing processing device in which the first region and the second region do not overlap.

11. In Paragraph 8, The filter above includes a mesh formed by the first region and the second region, and A clothing processing device in which, when the filter is coupled to the filter case, the mesh is located at a first height from one side of the filter case.

12. In Paragraph 11, The first cleaning unit is located at a second height from one side of the filter case, and A clothing processing device in which the first height is positioned lower than the second height.

13. In Paragraph 11, The above thread is located at a third height from one side of the filter case, and The above first height is a clothing processing device located lower than the above third height.

14. In Paragraph 4, A clothing processing device comprising a plurality of protrusions, the above-mentioned protrusions further including a protrusion formed protruding from the upper surface.

15. In Paragraph 1, The above cleaning member is a clothing processing device provided to be accessible based on separating the filter from the filter case.

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