Clothing treatment device

Abstract

This clothing treatment device comprises: a housing; a tub disposed inside the housing; a dryer device including a hot air supply device disposed on top of the tub and for supplying heated air into the tub, and a discharge device for discharging air discharged from the tub to the outside; and a coupling assembly detachably coupled to the discharge device, wherein the dryer device includes a rear case forming a rear surface of the dryer device and including a recessed accommodation unit, and the coupling assembly includes a coupling unit to which an exhaust pipe for guiding air discharged from the discharge device can be coupled and which is disposed inside the accommodation unit.

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 garment processing device with improved assemblability of an assembly assembly.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device with reduced installation space constraints.

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

[0010] A clothing processing device according to one embodiment comprises a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, a drying device disposed on the upper side of the tub and including a hot air supply device for supplying heated air into the interior of the tub and a discharge device for discharging air discharged from the tub to the outside, and an assembly assembly detachably coupled to the discharge device. The drying device comprises a rear case forming the rear surface of the drying device, the rear case comprises a recessed receiving portion, and the assembly assembly comprises a coupling portion for coupling an exhaust pipe for guiding air discharged from the discharge device, wherein the coupling portion is located on the inner side of the receiving portion.

[0011] A garment processing device according to one embodiment comprises a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, a hot air supply device for supplying heated air into the tub, a discharge device for discharging air discharged from the tub to the outside of the housing, a drying case for mounting the hot air supply device and the discharge device, and an assembly assembly detachably coupled to the discharge device. The assembly assembly includes an exhaust pipe assembly part comprising a coupling part for coupling an exhaust pipe that guides the air discharged to the outside of the housing, and an assembly connection part connecting the exhaust pipe assembly part and the discharge device. The drying case includes a receiving part recessed from the rear to the front. The coupling part is received in the receiving part such that the coupling part does not protrude rearward beyond the rear end of the drying case.

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] 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.

[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates a part of the configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] FIG. 7 illustrates the state in which the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from the tub in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 6.

[0019] FIG. 8 illustrates the hot air supply device and discharge device of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, disassembled from the drying case.

[0020] FIG. 9 illustrates the interior of a hot air supply device and an exhaust device by disassembling a part of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 shows the interior of a hot air supply device and a discharge device by disassembling a part of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 9.

[0022] FIG. 11 illustrates a disassembled view of a part of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 12 illustrates the discharge guide and assembly assembly of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, disassembled from the drying case.

[0024] FIG. 13 shows an enlarged cross-section along the line AA' indicated in FIG. 12.

[0025] FIG. 14 illustrates the discharge guide and assembly assembly of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, disassembled from the drying case.

[0026] FIG. 15 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of an assembly assembly and a discharge guide of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 16 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of an assembly assembly and a discharge guide of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 17 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 18 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 19 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a part of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 20 illustrates a state in which an exhaust pipe is connected to a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 21 illustrates an enlarged view of a state in which an exhaust pipe is connected to a clothing processing device 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] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] The washing machine may include a drum designed to accommodate laundry.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0061] 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.

[0062] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.

[0063] 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.

[0064] The washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with an external device via wired and / or wireless means.

[0065] The communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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).

[0068] 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.

[0069] The remote communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of remote 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] The terms "front," "rear," "left," and "right" 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.

[0074] For example, the X-axis direction can be defined as the front-back direction, the Y-axis direction can be defined as the left-right direction, and the Z-axis direction can be defined as the up-down direction.

[0075] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction illustrated in FIG. 4.

[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 discharge filter (150).

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

[0107] The clothing processing device (1) may include a terminal cover (91) for covering a terminal module (90). The terminal cover (91) may be detachably coupled to the housing (10). For example, the terminal module (90) may be provided in a drying device (100), and the terminal cover (91) may be detachably mounted to the drying device (100).

[0108] The garment processing device (1) may include a connector coupling portion (149) for coupling a connector to electrically connect a terminal module (90) and a control panel (15). For example, a connector provided on a wire extending from the terminal module (90) may be connected at the connector coupling portion (149) to a connector provided on a wire extending from the control panel (15). The connector coupling portion (149) may include a space for coupling the connector provided on the wire extending from the terminal module (90) and the wire extending from the control panel (15). For example, the connector coupling portion (149) may be provided in a drying device (100). For example, the connector coupling portion (149) may be provided on the discharge cover (142) of the discharge device (140) of the drying device (100).

[0109] FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub. FIG. 7 illustrates a state in which a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub in a direction different from that shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 8 illustrates a hot air supply device and a discharge device of a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure disassembled from a drying case. FIG. 9 illustrates the interior of a hot air supply device and a discharge device by disassembling a part of a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 illustrates the interior of a hot air supply device and a discharge device by disassembling a part of a drying device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from that shown in FIG. 9.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 6 through 10, the drying device (100) may include a drying case (101). Various components of the drying device (100) may be installed in the drying case (101). For example, a hot air supply device (110) and / or a discharge device (140) of the drying device (100) may be installed in the drying case (101). The drying device (100) may be provided as a single module in which the hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) are installed in the drying case (101).

[0111] Referring to FIG. 8, the drying case (101) may include a case opening (101a) for air flowing into the interior of the housing (10) to flow into the interior of the drying device (100). For example, the case opening (101a) may include at least one opening. As an example, the case opening (101a) may be provided on the side of the drying case (101) adjacent to the supply fan (130).

[0112] Referring to FIG. 8, the drying case (101) may include a guide mounting portion (102) for discharging air inside the drying device (100) to the outside of the drying device (100). As a part of the discharge device (140) is mounted on the guide mounting portion (102), air inside the drying device (100) can be discharged to the outside of the drying device (100). For example, the guide mounting portion (102) may be provided on the rear side of the drying case (101).

[0113] The drying device (100) may include a reinforcing frame (109) for reinforcing the rigidity of the drying case (101). For example, the reinforcing frame (109) may be detachably mounted to the front end of the drying case (101). For example, the reinforcing frame (109) may be mounted to the drying case (101) while the hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) are mounted to the drying case (101). For example, the hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) may be detached from the drying case (101) while the reinforcing frame (109) is detached from the drying case (101).

[0114] The drying device (100) may include a hot air supply device (110) for supplying hot air, i.e., heated air, to a tub (20). The hot air supply device (110) may be mounted on a drying case (101). A supply channel (116) for air to flow to be supplied to the tub (20) may be formed inside the hot air supply device (110).

[0115] 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).

[0116] 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.

[0117] For example, referring to FIG. 2, an external air hole (10a) for external air to be introduced may be formed on the rear of the housing (10), and as the hot air supply device (110) operates, external air may be introduced into the interior of the housing (10) through the external air hole (10a). Referring to FIG. 8, the air introduced into the interior of the housing (10) may be introduced into the interior of the drying device (100) through at least one case opening (101a) formed in the drying case (101). The air introduced into the interior of the drying device (100) may be introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110).

[0118] The hot air supply device (110) may include a supply base (111). The supply base (111) may be mounted on a drying case (101). The supply base (111) may form a part of the supply channel (116). Components of the hot air supply device (110) may be accommodated in the supply base (111). The supply base (111) may form at least a part of the supply channel (116). For example, the supply base (111) may have a shape with an open top.

[0119] The hot air supply device (110) may include a supply cover (112). The supply cover (112) may be coupled to a supply base (111). The supply cover (112) may cover an open portion of the supply base (111). The supply cover (112) may form at least a portion of a supply channel (116) together with the supply base (111). For example, as the supply cover (112) is coupled to the supply base (111), at least a portion of the supply channel (116) may be formed.

[0120] The hot air supply device (110) may include a drying heater (120) for heating air passing through the hot air supply device (110). The drying heater (120) may heat air flowing through the supply path (116). For example, the drying heater (120) may include a dual heater.

[0121] The drying device (100) may include a heater control box (129) for controlling the drying heater (120). The heater control box (129) may be electrically connected to the drying heater (120). For example, the heater control box (129) may be mounted on the drying case (101).

[0122] The hot air supply device (110) may include a supply fan (130) for forming an airflow inside the hot air supply device (110). The supply fan (130) may be provided to draw in air from outside the housing (10) and blow it into the tub (20). The supply fan (130) may be provided to supply air to an object inside the drum (30). As an example, the supply fan (130) may include a sirocco fan. For example, the supply fan (130) may be provided to draw in air in the direction of the rotational axis of the supply fan (130) and discharge it outwardly around the circumference of the supply fan (130).

[0123] The hot air supply device (110) may include a fan drive device (135) for providing power to a supply fan (130). As an example, the hot air supply device (110) may include a fan cover (113) that can be coupled to a supply base (111) and / or a supply cover (112). The fan drive device (135) may be mounted on the fan cover (113).

[0124] Referring to FIG. 10, the supply base (111) may include a supply inlet (117) for air to be introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110). The supply inlet (117) may be formed by penetrating the supply base (111) in the direction of the rotational axis of the supply fan (130). As the supply fan (130) operates, air from outside the hot air supply device (110) may be introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110) through the supply inlet (117).

[0125] The hot air supply device (110) may include a supply connection part (114) for connecting to the tub (20). The supply connection part (114) may be connected to the front end of the tub (20). For example, the supply base (111) may be extended in the front-rear direction, and the supply connection part (114) may be extended in the up-down direction.

[0126] The supply connection part (114) may include a supply guide section (114a) for guiding air flowing from the supply base (111) to the supply connection part (114). The supply guide section (114a) may have a rib shape. The supply guide section (114a) may be provided to agitate the dry air supplied to the tub (20) so as to reduce the temperature variation of the dry air supplied to the tub (20).

[0127] For example, the supply connection part (114) may be located at the opposite end of one end of the supply base (111) where the supply fan (130) is located. For example, the supply connection part (114) may be connected to the opposite end of one end where the supply inlet (117) of the supply base (111) is formed. As the supply connection part (114) and the supply inlet (117) are spaced apart from each other at both ends of the supply base (111), the air entering through the supply inlet (117) can be given time to be heated by the drying heater (120) before being supplied to the tub (20) through the supply connection part (114).

[0128] The supply connection part (114) of the hot air supply device (110) can be connected to an air inlet (26). The air inlet (26) of the tub (20) can be provided in a diaphragm (22) provided at the front end of the tub (20). The supply connection part (114) can be connected to a diaphragm connection part (22a) provided in the diaphragm (22). For example, the supply connection part (114) and the diaphragm connection part (22a) can be provided to be fixed by mounting a clamp on the combined portion of the supply connection part (114) and the diaphragm connection part (22a).

[0129] The drying device (100) may include a thermostat (170) configured to stop the operation of the drying device (100) when the temperature of the dry air supplied through the hot air supply device (110) exceeds a predetermined temperature. For example, the thermostat (170) may be mounted on the hot air supply device (110). For example, the thermostat (170) may include a sensor for detecting the temperature of the supply path (116).

[0130] Referring to FIGS. 3 through 7, heated air from a drying device (100) can be supplied into the interior of a drum (30) through a tub (20). To ensure that the heated air supplied into the interior of the drum (30) has time to remove moisture from the laundry, a tub exhaust port (27) may be provided at a location opposite to the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (100) is supplied to the tub (20). To increase the distance and / or time that the heated air flows inside the drum (30) so that it can come into contact with the laundry more, the tub exhaust port (27) may be provided at a location opposite to the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (100) is supplied to the tub (20). By increasing the time that the heated air comes into contact with the laundry, drying efficiency can be improved.

[0131] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the air inlet (26) and the tub exhaust port (27) may be positioned to maximize the use of heated air provided from the drying device (100). For example, the air inlet (26) may be located at the front end of the tub (20), and the tub exhaust port (27) may be located at the rear end of the tub (20).

[0132] A clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a connecting channel (P) for air discharged from inside a tub (20) to flow to a drying device (100). The connecting channel (P) may be provided so that air discharged from a tub exhaust port (27) flows to a discharge channel (146) of the drying device (100). The connecting channel (P) may be provided to discharge humid air that has passed through the tub (20). For example, the connecting channel (P) may be provided at the rear of the tub (20).

[0133] 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).

[0134] A garment processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a tub duct (28) for forming at least a portion of a connecting channel (P). For example, the tub duct (28) may be formed integrally with the tub (20). For example, the tub (20) may include the tub duct (28). The tub duct (28) may be arranged to surround the tub exhaust port (27).

[0135] A clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a duct cover (29) for forming at least a portion of a connecting channel (P). The duct cover (29) may be provided to cover the open rear of a tub duct (28). For example, a tub (20) may include a duct cover (29). The duct cover (29) may form at least a portion of a connecting channel (P) for air discharged through a tub exhaust port (27) to flow to a drying device (100).

[0136] In the clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments, a connecting channel (P) can be formed as a duct cover (29) is coupled to a tub duct (28).

[0137] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a recess (28a) that forms a part of a connecting passage (P) through which air discharged from the inside of the tub (20) flows. A reinforcing rib (23) may be provided on the back surface of the tub (20) to reinforce the rigidity of the tub (20), and the recess (28a) may be provided as a recessed portion from the end of the reinforcing rib (23) protruding from the rear surface of the tub (20). The recess (28a) may be provided as a portion of the back surface of the tub (20) where the reinforcing rib (23) is not formed. A tub exhaust port (27) for discharging air from the inside of the tub (20) may be formed in the recess (28a). The tub duct (28) may include a partition rib (28d) provided along the perimeter of the recess (28a). The partition rib (28d) can distinguish between the area where the reinforcing rib (23) is formed and the area where the recess (28a) is formed on the back side of the tub (20).

[0138] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a duct connection portion (28b) that forms another part of a connecting passage (P) through which air passes through a recess portion (28a). The duct connection portion (28b) may protrude outward from the outer surface of the tub (20). The duct connection portion (28b) may protrude approximately upward from the outer surface of the tub (20).

[0139] The duct connection part (28b) can connect the drying device (100) and the recess part (28a). The duct connection part (28b) can be connected to the discharge connection part (143) of the drying device (100). The duct connection part (28b) can form a single passage that forms a connecting flow path (P) together with the recess part (28a) and the duct cover (29).

[0140] 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).

[0141] The duct cover (29) can cover both the recess section (28a) and the duct connection section (28b). For example, the duct cover (29) can cover both the open side of the recess section (28a) and the open side of the duct connection section (28b). A connecting passage (P) can be formed by the duct cover (29) covering the recess section (28a) and the duct connection section (28b). As an example, the duct cover (29) may cover only the recess section (28a).

[0142] The duct cover (29) may be provided to cover the open rear of the recess (28a) and / or the open rear of the duct connection (28b). The connection channel (P) may be a single passage formed by the tub duct (28) and the duct cover (29) together.

[0143] The tub duct (28) may include a stepped portion (28c) to expand the cross-sectional area of ​​the connecting channel (P). The connecting channel (P) may be configured such that the width of the portion formed by the duct connecting portion (28b) is greater than the width of the portion formed by the recess (28a) by the stepped portion (28c).

[0144] 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).

[0145] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge base (141). The discharge base (141) may be mounted on a drying case (101). The discharge base (141) may form at least a portion of the discharge channel (146). The discharge base (141) may be configured so that the discharge channel (146) has a roughly U-shape.

[0146] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge cover (142). The discharge cover (142) may be coupled to the discharge base (141). The discharge cover (142) may form at least one part of the discharge channel (146). The discharge cover (142) may cover an open part of the discharge base (141). The discharge cover (142) may form at least one part of the discharge channel (146) together with the discharge base (141). For example, as the discharge cover (142) is coupled to the discharge base (141), at least one part of the discharge channel (146) may be formed.

[0147] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge connection part (143) connected to the tub (20). The discharge connection part (143) may guide air discharged from the tub (20) and passing through the connection path (P). A path for air to flow may be formed inside the discharge connection part (143). The discharge connection part (143) may be connected to the duct connection part (28b) of the tub (20).

[0148] For example, the discharge connection part (143) may include a flexible material. For example, the discharge connection part (143) may have a structure that allows for changes in length. For example, the discharge connection part (143) may include an elastic material. For example, the discharge connection part (143) may include a stretchable material. The discharge connection part (143) may be provided to reduce the transmission of vibrations from the tub (20) to the drying device (100). The discharge connection part (143) may seal between the duct connection part (28b) of the tub (20) and the duct guide (144) of the discharge device (140).

[0149] The discharge device (140) may include a duct guide (144) connected to a discharge connection part (143). The duct guide (144) may be provided to guide air passing through the discharge connection part (143) to a discharge path (146). The duct guide (144) may connect the discharge connection part (143) to a discharge base (141) and / or a discharge cover (142). The duct guide (144) may be provided to change the direction of air flow that is discharged from the tub (20) and flows upward along the connection path (P). The duct guide (144) may include a material with higher strength than the discharge connection part (143).

[0150] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge guide (145) for guiding air that has passed through the discharge base (141) to the outside of the housing (10). The discharge guide (145) may be connected to the discharge base (141). The discharge guide (145) may be mounted on a guide mounting portion (102) formed in the drying case (101). The guide mounting portion (102) may be located at the rear end of the drying case (101).

[0151] The discharge guide (145) may be located approximately in the center of the rear end of the drying device (100). For example, a water supply valve (41, 42) may be located on one side of the discharge guide (145), and a terminal module (90) may be located on the opposite side of the discharge guide (145) where the water supply valve (41, 42) is located. The discharge guide (145) may be located between the water supply valve (41, 42) and the terminal module (90) at the rear end of the drying device (100).

[0152] The drying device (100) may include a discharge filter (150) that can be detachably coupled to the discharge device (140). The discharge filter (150) can filter foreign substances from the air passing through the discharge device (140). The discharge filter (150) can filter foreign substances from the air passing through the discharge channel (146). The discharge filter (150) may be detachably mounted on the discharge base (141) and / or the discharge cover (142). The discharge filter (150) may be made accessible by opening the upper door (19) shown in FIG. 1.

[0153] A filter mounting portion (141a) for mounting a discharge filter (150) may be provided in the discharge base (141). The filter mounting portion (141a) may extend from the front end of the discharge base (141) toward the rear. The filter mounting portion (141a) may be provided to correspond to the size and / or shape of the discharge filter (150). The filter mounting portion (141a) may include a rail on which the discharge filter (150) can slide. The discharge filter (150) may be mounted by sliding on the filter mounting portion (141a).

[0154] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device (1) is provided with a discharge filter (150) for filtering foreign substances from the humid air discharged from the tub (20) in a drying device (100) located above the tub (20), so that a user or worker can easily access the filter for maintenance and / or repair.

[0155] The drying device (100) may include a humidity sensor (180) for detecting humidity discharged through the discharge device (140). The humidity sensor (180) may be configured to detect the humidity of the air passing through the discharge channel (146). For example, the humidity sensor (180) may be mounted on the discharge device (140).

[0156] The drying device (100) may include an EMI filter (Electromagnetic Interference Filter, 108). The EMI filter (108) may be configured to reduce or block electromagnetic interference of the clothing processing device (1). The EMI filter (108) may be mounted on the drying case (101). For example, the EMI filter (108) may be located at the rear of the hot air supply device (110). For example, the EMI filter (108) may be located at one corner of the drying case (101).

[0157] In a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a drying heater (120) is provided in a hot air supply device (110) and a discharge filter (150) is provided in a discharge device (140), so that damage to the discharge filter (150) by the drying heater (120) can be reduced.

[0158] Referring to FIG. 8, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured such that a hot air supply device (110) and a discharge device (140) are each separated from a drying case (101). The hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) may each be configured as separate components.

[0159] FIG. 11 illustrates an exploded view of a portion of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 illustrates an exploded view of the discharge guide and assembly assembly of the drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, separated from the drying case. FIG. 13 illustrates an enlarged cross-section along the line A-A' indicated in FIG. 12.

[0160] Referring to FIGS. 11 through 13, the drying device (100) may include an assembly (200). The assembly (200) may be detachably coupled to the discharge device (140). For example, the assembly (200) may be detachably mounted to the discharge guide (145). The assembly (200) may be detachably coupled to the discharge guide (145).

[0161] The assembly (200) may include an exhaust pipe assembly (210). The exhaust pipe assembly (210) may be assembled with the exhaust pipe (199) to be described later. The exhaust pipe assembly (210) may be connected to the exhaust device (140). The exhaust pipe assembly (210) may guide air passing through the exhaust path (146) to the exhaust pipe (199).

[0162] The assembly assembly (200) may include an assembly connecting part (220) for connecting the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) and the exhaust guide (145). The assembly connecting part (220) is coupled to the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) and coupled to the exhaust guide (145) to connect the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) and the exhaust guide (145).

[0163] The assembly assembly (200) may include a first sealing member (231) for sealing between the discharge guide (145) and the assembly connection (220). The first sealing member (231) may seal at least one portion between the discharge guide (145) and the assembly connection (220). The first sealing member (231) may be formed in a ring shape. The first sealing member (231) may be received in the discharge guide (145). The first sealing member (231) may cover the front portion (220a) of the assembly connection (220).

[0164] The first sealing member (231) may include a material that is more flexible than the assembly connection part (220). For example, the first sealing member (231) may include a material that has elasticity. For example, the first sealing member (231) may include a material that has elasticity. For example, the first sealing member (231) may include a silicone material. The thickness of the first sealing member (231) may be greater than the gap between the discharge guide (145) and the assembly connection part (220). For example, the gap between the discharge guide (145) and the assembly connection part (220) may be less than 2.0 mm, and the thickness of the first sealing member (231) may be approximately 2.0 mm. The assembly connection part (220) and the first sealing member (231) may overlap in part. The height of the overlap between the assembly connection part (220) and the first sealing member (231) may be approximately 0.3 mm. The assembly connection part (220) may include a material with higher strength than the first sealing member (231).

[0165] The assembly assembly (200) may include a second sealing member (232) for sealing between the assembly connection part (220) and the exhaust pipe assembly part (210). The second sealing member (232) may seal at least one portion between the assembly connection part (220) and the exhaust pipe assembly part (210). The second sealing member (232) may be formed in a ring shape. The second sealing member (232) may be received in the exhaust pipe assembly part (210). The second sealing member (232) may cover the rear end (220b) of the assembly connection part (220).

[0166] The second sealing member (232) may include a flexible material. For example, the second sealing member (232) may include an elastic material. For example, the second sealing member (232) may include a stretchable material. For example, the second sealing member (232) may be composed of an injection molded from a thermoplastic elastomer. Since the thermoplastic elastomer has rubber-like elasticity at room temperature, it can effectively seal the gap between the assembly connection (220) and the exhaust pipe assembly (210). The second sealing member (232) may be formed by insert injection. The assembly connection (220) may include a material with higher strength than the second sealing member (232). The exhaust pipe assembly (210) may include a material with higher strength than the second sealing member (232).

[0167] The second sealing member (232) may include an outer projection (233) formed on the outer side. The outer projection (233) may be formed to protrude from the outer surface of the second sealing member (232). The outer projection (233) may be provided in multiple numbers. For example, the second sealing member (232) may be fixed to the assembly connection part (220). For example, the distance between a part of the outer surface of the second sealing member (232) and a part of the inner surface of the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) may be shorter than the height of the outer projection (233). For example, a part of the outer projection (233) and the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) may overlap each other. For example, the height of the overlap between the outer projection (233) and the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) may be approximately 0.65 mm.

[0168] A portion of the assembly connection part (220) may be accommodated in the exhaust pipe assembly part (210). The exhaust pipe assembly part (210) may cover a portion of the assembly connection part (220). The outer projection (233) comprises an elastic material, and the thickness of the outer projection (233) may be formed thinly so that the assembly of the assembly connection part (220) and the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) can be improved. For example, the thickness of the outer projection (233) may be approximately 0.4 mm.

[0169] The assembly assembly (200) may include a fastening guide (211, 221) and a fastening member (240) formed to protrude from the outer surface. The fastening guide (211, 221) may include a first fastening guide (211) formed on the outer surface of the exhaust pipe assembly part (210). The fastening guide (211, 221) may include a second fastening guide (221) formed on the outer surface of the assembly connection part (220). The second fastening guide (221) may be formed at a position corresponding to the first fastening guide (211). The fastening member (240) may penetrate the fastening guide (211, 221). For example, the fastening member (240) may penetrate the first fastening guide (211) and the second fastening guide (221) to fasten the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) and the assembly connection part (220). For example, the fastening member (240) may include a screw. The first fastening guide (211) may be provided in multiple numbers. The second fastening guide (221) may be provided in multiple numbers. The fastening member (240) may be provided in multiple numbers corresponding to the first fastening guide (211) and the second fastening guide (221).

[0170] The drying case (101) may include a rear case (250) located at the rear end. The rear case (250) may form the back surface of the drying device (100). The rear case (250) may include a rear end (100a) located at the furthest rear end among the rear surfaces of the drying device (100). The rear end (100a) of the drying device (100) may include the rear end (100a) of the rear case (250).

[0171] The drying device (100) may include a receiving portion (260). The rear case (250) may form a receiving portion (260) that is recessed from the rear end (100a) of the drying device (100). The receiving portion (260) may be recessed forward from the rear end (100a) of the drying device (100). A guide mounting portion (102) may be located at the front end (260a) of the receiving portion (260). A step may be formed between the guide mounting portion (102) and the rear end (100a) of the drying device (100).

[0172] The drying device (100) may include a fixing member (241). The fixing member (241) may connect the discharge device (140) and the rear case (250). The discharge device (140) may be mounted on the rear case (250). At least one component of the discharge device (140) may be mounted on the rear case (250). A discharge guide (145) may be mounted on the rear case (250). The discharge guide (145) may be mounted on the rear case (250) by means of the fixing member (241). The fixing member (241) may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0173] The discharge guide (145) may be fixed to the rear case (250) by a fixing member (241). For example, the fixing member (241) may include a screw. For example, the rear case (250) may have a fixing hole (251) formed therein for the fixing member (241) to penetrate the rear case (250). The drying device may include a fixing guide (242) formed on the outer surface of the discharge guide (145). The fixing member (241) may fasten the discharge guide (145) and the rear case (250) by penetrating the fixing hole (251) and the fixing guide (242). The fixing member (241) may fix the discharge guide (145) and the rear case (250) by penetrating the fixing hole (251) and the fixing guide (242). The discharge guide (145) and the fixing guide (242) may be formed integrally. The discharge guide (145) may include a fixed guide (242). The fixed guide (242) may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0174] FIG. 14 illustrates the discharge guide and assembly assembly of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, disassembled from the drying case. FIG. 15 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the assembly assembly and discharge guide of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the assembly assembly and discharge guide of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the configuration of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the configuration of a drying device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0175] Referring to FIGS. 14 through 18, an assembly connecting portion (220) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be rotatably fixed with respect to a discharge guide (145). The discharge guide (145) may include a protruding rib (245) protruding from the inner surface of the discharge guide (145). The assembly connecting portion (220) may include a rib groove (225) that accommodates the protruding rib (245).

[0176] The rib groove (225) can accommodate at least a portion of the protruding rib (245). The rib groove (225) may be formed on the outer surface of the assembly connection (220). The rib groove (225) may extend along the circumferential direction of the assembly connection (220). The assembly connection (220) may be fixed by rotating approximately 35° with respect to the discharge guide (145).

[0177] The assembly connection part (220) may include a rib stopper (226) formed in a rib groove (225). The rib stopper (226) may be formed to protrude so as to prevent the protruding rib (245) from coming out of the rib groove (225). The rib stopper (226) may support the protruding rib (245) so as to maintain the assembly connection part (220) in a fixed position on the discharge guide (145). The protruding rib (245) may be provided in multiple numbers. The rib groove (225) may be provided in multiple numbers corresponding to the protruding rib (245).

[0178] The drying case (101) may include a through hole (252) formed in the rear case (250). The through hole (252) may be formed to allow the assembly assembly (200) to pass through. The through hole (252) may be formed in the guide mounting portion (102). For example, the through hole (252) may be formed at the location where the discharge guide (145) is mounted so that the assembly assembly (200) can be assembled to the discharge guide (145). The rear case (250) may include the through hole (252). The through hole (252) may be located at the front portion (260a) of the receiving portion (260).

[0179] The rear case (250) may include a first opening (256) connected to a through hole (252). The first opening (256) may guide the position where the assembly assembly (200) penetrates the rear case (250). The first opening (256) may guide the position where the assembly connecting part (220) penetrates the rear case (250). The first opening (256) may be formed with a size corresponding to the fastening guide (211, 221). The first opening (256) may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0180] The rear case (250) may include a second opening (257) connected to a through hole (252). The second opening (257) may guide the position where the assembly assembly (200) is fixed to the discharge device (140). The second opening (257) may guide the position where the assembly assembly (200) is fixed to the discharge guide (145). For example, the second opening (257) may be formed at a distance of approximately 35° from the first opening (256). When the assembly assembly (200) is fixed to the discharge guide (145), at least one fastening guide may be exposed through the second opening (257). When the assembly assembly (200) is fixed to the discharge guide (145), at least one fastening member (240) may be exposed through the second opening (257).

[0181] FIG. 19 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a part of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 illustrates a state in which an exhaust pipe is connected to a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 illustrates an enlarged view of a state in which an exhaust pipe is connected to a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0182] Referring to FIGS. 19 to 21, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device (1) may further include an exhaust pipe (199) for guiding air discharged through the exhaust guide (145) of the drying device to the outside. When the clothing processing device (1) is installed indoors and the exhaust pipe (199) is not connected to the exhaust guide (145), the humid air discharged through the exhaust guide (145) is discharged into the indoors. When the clothing processing device (1) is installed indoors and the exhaust pipe is connected to the exhaust guide (145), the humid air discharged through the exhaust guide (145) can be guided to the outside by the exhaust pipe (199) and discharged to the outside.

[0183] The assembly assembly (200) may include a coupling portion (213) for coupling the exhaust pipe (199). The exhaust pipe assembly portion (210) may include the coupling portion (213). Referring to FIG. 13, the exhaust pipe (199) may be coupled to the front end (213a) of the coupling portion (213) to accommodate the coupling portion (213). The coupling portion (213) may be located at the rear of the guide mounting portion (102).

[0184] The depth of the receiving portion (260) may be equal to the step difference between the guide mounting portion (102) and the rear end portion (100a) of the drying device (100). For example, the connecting portion (213) may be located inside the receiving portion (260). For example, the height of the connecting portion (213) may be lower than the depth of the receiving portion (260). For example, the height of the connecting portion (213) may be lower than the step difference between the guide mounting portion (102) and the rear end portion (100a) of the drying device (100).

[0185] For example, the front end (213a) of the connecting part (213) may be located further back than the front end (260a) of the receiving part (260). For example, the front end (213a) of the connecting part (213) and the front end (260a) of the receiving part (260) may be located on the same plane.

[0186] For example, the rear end (213b) of the connecting part (213) may be located ahead of the rear end (260b) of the receiving part (260). The rear end (100a) of the drying device (100) and the rear end (213b) of the connecting part (213) may be located on the same plane.

[0187] In order to install the clothing processing device (1) at the installation location, it may be separated from the wall by a predetermined distance. The clothing processing device (1) may be separated from the wall by a predetermined distance to avoid interference between the wall and the exhaust pipe (199). If the part of the clothing processing device (1) that connects to the exhaust pipe (199) protrudes beyond the rear end of the clothing processing device (1), there may be restrictions on the installation location.

[0188] In accordance with the concept of the present disclosure, the clothing processing device (1) may be provided such that the exhaust pipe assembly (210), which is coupled to the exhaust pipe (199), does not protrude beyond the rear end of the clothing processing device (1). For example, the coupling part (213) to which the exhaust pipe (199) is coupled is provided such that it does not protrude beyond the rear end of the clothing processing device (1), thereby reducing restrictions on the installation location. For example, the clothing processing device (1) may be installed in an installation location where the restriction on interference between the exhaust pipe (199) and the wall surface is reduced, such that the coupling part (213) to which the exhaust pipe (199) is coupled is provided such that it does not protrude beyond the rear end of the clothing processing device (1).

[0189] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment comprises a housing (10), a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10), a drying device (100) disposed above the tub (20) and including a hot air supply device (110) for supplying heated air into the tub (20) and a discharge device (140) for discharging air discharged from the tub (20) to the outside, and an assembly assembly (200) detachably coupled to the discharge device (140). The drying device (100) includes a rear case (250) forming the rear of the drying device (100), the rear case (250) includes a recessed receiving portion (260), and the assembly assembly (200) includes a coupling portion (213) for coupling an exhaust pipe (199) to guide air discharged from the discharge device (140), wherein the coupling portion (213) is located inside the receiving portion (260).

[0190] The rear end (213b) of the above-mentioned coupling part may be located ahead of the rear end (100a) of the drying device (100).

[0191] The assembly assembly (200) may include an exhaust pipe assembly (210) connected to an exhaust pipe (199) for guiding air discharged from the exhaust device (140), and an assembly connection (220) connecting the exhaust pipe assembly (210) and the exhaust device (140).

[0192] The assembly assembly (200) may further include a fastening member (240) for connecting the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) and the assembly connecting part.

[0193] The discharge device (140) may include a cylindrical discharge guide (145) extended in the front-rear direction to be coupled with the assembly assembly (200).

[0194] The discharge guide (145) may include a protruding rib (245) protruding from the inner surface of the discharge guide (145). The assembly connection part (220) may include a rib groove (225) formed to accommodate the protruding rib (245).

[0195] The above rib groove (225) may extend along the circumferential direction of the assembly connection part (220) so that the connection part is rotated and fixed with respect to the discharge guide (145).

[0196] The assembly connection part (220) may include a rib stopper (226) formed in the rib groove (225) to prevent the protruding rib (245) from coming out of the rib groove (225).

[0197] The assembly (200) may further include a sealing member (232) for sealing at least one portion between the assembly connecting part (220) and the exhaust pipe assembly part (210).

[0198] The sealing member (232) may include an outer projection (233) formed on the outer side of the sealing member (232).

[0199] The sealing member (232) may be provided to cover the rear end (220b) of the assembly connection part (220).

[0200] The rear case (250) is formed at the rear end of the drying device (100) so that at least a part of the discharge device (140) can be mounted thereon.

[0201] The rear case (250) may include a through hole (252) formed to allow the assembly assembly (200) to pass through.

[0202] The assembly (200) may further include fastening guides (211, 221) formed to protrude from the outer surface. The rear case (250) may further include a first opening (256) connected to the through hole (252) to guide the position where the assembly (200) penetrates the rear case (250).

[0203] The assembly assembly (200) can be rotated relative to the discharge device (140) and fixed to the discharge device (140). The rear case (250) may further include a second opening (257) that guides the position where the assembly assembly (200) is fixed to the discharge device (140).

[0204] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment comprises a housing (10), a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10), a hot air supply device (110) for supplying heated air into the tub (20), a discharge device (140) for discharging air discharged from the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10), a drying case (101) for mounting the hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140), and an assembly assembly (200) detachably coupled to the discharge device (140). The assembly assembly (200) includes an exhaust pipe assembly part (210) comprising a coupling part (213) for coupling an exhaust pipe (199) that guides the air discharged to the outside of the housing (10), and an assembly connecting part (220) connecting the exhaust pipe assembly part (210) and the discharge device (140). The drying case (101) includes a receiving portion (260) that is recessed forward from the rear end (100a). The coupling portion (213) is received in the receiving portion (260) so that the coupling portion (213) does not protrude backward beyond the rear end (100a) of the drying case (101).

[0205] The assembly assembly (200) may further include a first sealing member (231) for sealing at least a portion between the exhaust device (140) and the assembly connection part (220), and a second sealing member (232) for sealing at least a portion between the assembly connection part (220) and the exhaust pipe assembly part (210).

[0206] The first sealing member (231) can cover the front end (220a) of the assembly connection part (220). The second sealing member (232) can cover the rear end (220b) of the assembly connection part (220).

[0207] The rear end (213b) of the above-mentioned coupling part may be located ahead of the rear end (100a) of the above-mentioned drying case (101).

[0208] The discharge device (140) may include a cylindrical discharge guide (145) extended in the front-rear direction to be coupled with the assembly assembly (200).

[0209] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the ease of installation for a clothing processing device to be installed at an installation location can be improved.

[0210] According to the concept of the present disclosure, since the connecting part of the garment processing device that is coupled to the exhaust pipe is located in front of the drying device rather than the rear side, restrictions on the installation location may be reduced.

[0211] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the garment processing device has an improved structure that can be separated from the exhaust pipe, so the assembly of the garment processing device can be improved.

[0212] 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.

[0213] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims.

Claims

1. Housing; A tub provided inside the above housing; A drying device comprising a hot air supply device disposed on the upper side of the tub for supplying heated air into the interior of the tub and a discharge device for discharging air discharged from the tub to the outside; and Includes an assembly detachably coupled to the above discharge device; The drying device includes a rear case forming the rear surface of the drying device, and the rear case includes a recessed receiving portion. The above assembly is a garment processing device comprising a coupling portion located inside the receiving portion, wherein the coupling portion is for coupling an exhaust pipe to guide air discharged from the discharge device.

2. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device in which the rear end of the above-mentioned coupling part is located ahead of the rear end of the above-mentioned drying device.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above assembly is a garment processing device comprising an exhaust pipe assembly connected to an exhaust pipe for guiding air discharged from the exhaust device, and an assembly connection connecting the exhaust pipe assembly and the exhaust device.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above assembly is a garment processing device further comprising a fastening member for connecting the exhaust pipe assembly and the assembly connection.

5. In Paragraph 3, The above discharge device is a garment processing device comprising a cylindrical discharge guide extended in the front-rear direction to be combined with the above assembly.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above discharge guide includes a protruding rib protruding from the inner surface of the discharge guide, and The above assembly connection is a garment processing device comprising a rib groove formed to accommodate the above protruding rib.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above rib groove is a garment processing device that extends along the circumferential direction of the assembly connection so that the assembly connection rotates and is fixed with respect to the discharge guide.

8. In Paragraph 7, A garment processing device comprising a rib stopper formed in the rib groove to prevent the protruding rib from detaching from the rib groove, the assembly connection above.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above assembly is a garment processing device further comprising a sealing member for sealing at least one portion between the assembly connection portion and the exhaust pipe assembly portion.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above-mentioned sealing member is a garment processing device comprising an outer projection formed on the outer side of the sealing member.

11. In Paragraph 9, The above sealing member is a garment processing device provided to cover the rear end of the assembly connection part.

12. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device formed at the rear end of the drying device and equipped with at least one part of the discharge device.

13. In Paragraph 12, The above rear case is a garment processing device comprising a through hole formed to allow the above assembly assembly to pass through.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above assembly further includes a fastening guide formed to protrude from the outer surface, and The above rear case is a garment processing device further comprising a first opening connected to the through hole to guide the position where the assembly assembly penetrates the rear case.

15. In Paragraph 14, The assembly rotates relative to the discharge device and is fixed to the discharge device, and The above rear case is a garment processing device further comprising a second opening that guides the position where the assembly assembly is fixed to the discharge device.

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