Clothing treatment device

Abstract

This clothing treatment device comprises: a housing having a laundry loading port and a housing opening provided above the laundry loading port; a tub provided inside the housing; a drum provided inside the tub and accessible through the laundry loading port; a laundry door provided to open and close the laundry loading port; a door configured such that a detergent is supplied to the tub and capable of covering the housing opening; a detergent supply device accessible through the housing opening; a frame on which the detergent supply device is mounted and which is provided in the housing opening such that the detergent supply device can be accessed through the housing opening; and a speaker device mounted on the frame.

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 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] A washing machine with a drying function may include a speaker device to indicate the start or end of a cycle. The speaker device is a device that converts an electrical signal into vibrations of a vibrating part to generate sound.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device including a speaker device.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device comprising a frame for preventing vibration noise caused by a speaker device.

[0009] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device comprising a detergent supply device, an exhaust filter, and a frame for mounting a speaker.

[0010] 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.

[0011] A clothing processing device according to one embodiment comprises: a housing having a laundry inlet and a housing opening provided above the laundry inlet; a tub provided inside the housing; a drum provided inside the tub and accessible through the laundry inlet; a laundry door provided to open and close the laundry inlet; a detergent supply device provided to supply detergent to the tub and accessible through the housing opening; a frame on which the detergent supply device is mounted, the frame provided in the housing opening so that the detergent supply device is accessible through the housing opening; and a speaker device mounted on the frame.

[0012] A clothing processing device according to one embodiment includes a housing having a housing opening, an upper door provided to open and close the housing opening, a detergent supply device provided inside the housing to form a space for receiving detergent, a discharge filter mounted inside the housing, a frame to which the detergent supply device and the discharge filter are coupled, and a speaker device mounted on the frame.

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

[0014] 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.

[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates a part of the configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] FIG. 11 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 12 illustrates an enlarged view of a part of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, showing a state different from FIG. 11.

[0025] FIG. 13 illustrates a configuration mounted on the frame of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a frame and an upper detergent supply device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 15 illustrates a frame and a speaker device separated from the frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 16 illustrates a frame and a speaker device separated from the frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 15.

[0029] FIG. 17 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the frame of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 18 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the frame of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 19 is an exploded view of a speaker device of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 20 illustrates a speaker device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a speaker device mounted on a frame, cut along A-A' shown in FIG. 20.

[0034] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of a speaker device mounted on a frame, cut along B-B' shown in FIG. 20.

[0035] FIG. 23 illustrates a speaker device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] 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.

[0037] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0038] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0039] 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.

[0040] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0041] 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).

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] The washing machine may include a drum designed to accommodate laundry.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0064] 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.

[0065] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.

[0066] 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.

[0067] The washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with an external device via wired and / or wireless means.

[0068] The communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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).

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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.

[0081] The clothing processing device (1) may include a detergent supply device (50, 60). The detergent supply device (50, 60) may include a lower detergent supply device (60) and an upper detergent supply device (50).

[0082] 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).

[0083] 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.

[0084] 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).

[0085] 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).

[0086] 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.

[0087] 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.

[0088] 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).

[0089] 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).

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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.

[0093] 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).

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] 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.

[0098] 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).

[0099] 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).

[0100] 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).

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0105] 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.

[0106] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the clothing processing device (1) to the user.

[0107] 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.

[0108] 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.

[0109] 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).

[0110] 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).

[0111] 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).

[0112] 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).

[0113] 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.

[0114] Referring to FIGS. 4 through 10, the drying device (100) may include a drying case (101). Various components of the drying device (100) may be installed in the drying case (101). For example, a hot air supply device (110) and / or a discharge device (140) of the drying device (100) may be installed in the drying case (101). The drying device (100) may be provided as a single module in which the hot air supply device (110) and the discharge device (140) are installed in the drying case (101).

[0115] 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).

[0116] Referring to FIG. 8, the drying case (101) may include a tub connector (101b) for a portion of the discharge device (140) to be extended and connected to the tub (20). The tub connector (101b) may be provided so that the discharge connection part (143) and / or duct guide (144) of the discharge device (140) can pass through. When the discharge connection part (143) is connected to the duct guide (144), the discharge connection part (143) and / or duct guide (144) may be located in the tub connector (101b).

[0117] For example, the case opening (101a) may be provided at the left rear end of the drying case (101), and the tub connector (101b) may be provided at the right rear end of the drying case (101).

[0118] 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).

[0119] 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).

[0120] 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).

[0121] 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).

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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).

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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.

[0126] 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.

[0127] 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).

[0128] 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).

[0129] 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).

[0130] 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).

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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).

[0133] 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).

[0134] 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).

[0135] 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).

[0136] 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.

[0137] 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).

[0138] 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).

[0139] 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).

[0140] 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).

[0141] 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).

[0142] 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).

[0143] 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).

[0144] 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).

[0145] 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).

[0146] 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).

[0147] 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).

[0148] 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.

[0149] 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).

[0150] 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).

[0151] 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.

[0152] 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.

[0153] 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).

[0154] 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).

[0155] 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).

[0156] 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).

[0157] 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).

[0158] 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.

[0159] 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).

[0160] 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.

[0161] 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).

[0162] 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).

[0163] 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.

[0164] 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.

[0165] FIG. 11 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, showing a state different from FIG. 11. FIG. 13 illustrates a configuration mounted on the frame of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of an upper detergent supply device with the frame and detergent container separated according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0166] Referring to FIGS. 11 to 14, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (10) having a housing opening (201).

[0167] The housing (10) may include a tub opening (21) for inserting laundry and a housing opening (201) for accessing a detergent container (54). The housing opening (201) may be formed above the tub opening (21). The tub opening (21) and the housing opening (201) may be referred to as the first opening (21) and the second opening (201).

[0168] A housing opening (201) may be formed at the top of the housing (10). An upper door (19) may be able to cover the housing opening (201). An upper door (19) may be provided to open and close the housing opening (201).

[0169] The garment processing device (1) may include a laundry door (17) for opening and closing a tub opening (21) and an upper door (19) for opening and closing a housing opening (201). The upper door (19) may be formed above the laundry door (17). The laundry door (17) and the upper door (19) may be referred to as the first door (17) and the second door (19).

[0170] The upper door (19) may be rotatably mounted to the housing (10) to open and close the housing opening (201). The upper door (19) may be rotatably mounted to the housing (10) by means of a hinge. The housing opening (201) may be arranged to face approximately forward.

[0171] The upper door (19) can be spaced apart from the housing (10) while closing the housing opening (201). The upper door (19) can cover the housing opening (201) while forming a gap (a) with the housing (10).

[0172] The clothing processing device (1) may include a frame (200) for mounting a speaker device (300). The frame (200) may be provided in a housing opening (201). The housing opening (201) may be provided to be accessible by opening the upper door (19).

[0173] The upper detergent supply device (50) and the discharge filter (150) may be provided to be mounted on the frame (200). The frame (200) may be provided to support the upper detergent supply device (50), the discharge filter (150), and the speaker device (300).

[0174] The upper detergent supply device (50) may include a detergent case (52). The detergent case (52) may be provided to accommodate a detergent container (54). The detergent case (52) may include a mounting opening (53) for the detergent container (54) to be inserted into the detergent case (52) or withdrawn from the detergent case (52). At least a portion of the detergent container (54) may pass through the mounting opening (53) and be mounted in the detergent case (52).

[0175] The frame (200) may include a plate (202). The plate (202) may be provided at the front of the frame (200).

[0176] The frame (200) may include a detergent container support (205) protruding rearward. The detergent container (54) may be inserted into or withdrawn from the detergent case (52) by passing through the detergent container support (205). The detergent container support (205) may be formed at the rear of the plate (202).

[0177] As described above, the discharge filter (150) can be introduced into the filter mounting portion (141a) or withdrawn from the filter mounting portion (141a).

[0178] The frame (200) can support the upper detergent supply device (50) and the discharge filter (150). The detergent container (54) can be mounted on the frame (200) so as to be inserted into or removed from the housing (10). The discharge filter (150) can be mounted on the frame (200) so as to be inserted into or removed from the housing (10).

[0179] The frame (200) may include a receiving space (203) in which a speaker device (300) is mounted. The receiving space (203) may be formed below the detergent container support (205). The receiving space (203) may be a space formed by the rear surface of the frame (200) and the lower surface of the detergent container support (205).

[0180] The speaker device (300) may be positioned forward of the mounting opening (53). The speaker device (300) may be spaced forward and backward from the detergent case (52) to prevent water and / or detergent flowing back from the detergent case (52) from penetrating into the speaker device (300). The speaker device (300) may be spaced forward and backward from the mounting opening (53) to prevent water and / or detergent flowing into the receiving space through the mounting opening (53) from coming into contact with the speaker device (300). The speaker device (300) may be spaced forward and backward from the rear end of the receiving space (203).

[0181] FIG. 15 illustrates a frame and a speaker device separated from the frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 illustrates a frame and a speaker device separated from the frame according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from that shown in FIG. 15. FIG. 17 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the frame of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 illustrates an enlarged view of a portion of the frame of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0182] Referring to FIGS. 15 to 18, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a frame (200) including a speaker hole (230).

[0183] The speaker device (300) may include a speaker unit (310) configured to convert an electrical signal into vibration to generate sound. The speaker device (300) may include a speaker case (320) configured to cover the speaker unit (310).

[0184] The speaker unit (310) may include components that are directly involved in the reproduction of sound. For example, the speaker unit (310) may include a diaphragm (311). The speaker unit (310) may include components arranged to optimize the movement of the diaphragm (311).

[0185] The speaker device (300) can be mounted on the frame (200) such that the diaphragm (311) faces forward. The speaker device (300) can be mounted on the frame (200) such that the diaphragm (311) faces the plate (202).

[0186] The speaker case (320) may include a case hole (321) formed so that the diaphragm (311) is exposed to the outside of the speaker device (300). The speaker unit (310) may be assembled to the speaker case (320) such that the diaphragm (311) corresponds to the case hole (321). The case hole (321) may be formed at the front of the speaker device (300). Sound generated from the diaphragm (311) may pass through the case hole (321) and be transmitted to the outside of the speaker device (300).

[0187] The frame (200) may include a speaker hole (230) formed in the plate (202). Sound generated from the speaker device (300) may pass through the speaker hole (230). If vibrations generated from the speaker device (300) are transmitted to the outside through a narrow gap, a rattling sound may occur. The rattling sound may be buzzing. The speaker hole (230) may be provided with a size such that no rattling sound occurs when vibrations from the speaker device (300) are transmitted to the outside.

[0188] The speaker hole (230) may have a shape that extends in one direction. For example, the speaker hole (230) may extend in the left-right direction. For example, the width of the speaker hole (230) may be 15 mm or more. Alternatively, the speaker hole (230) may extend in the up-down direction.

[0189] A speaker hole (230) may be formed in the plate (202). A speaker hole (230) may be provided at the front end of the receiving space (203). A speaker hole (230) may be formed to face the diaphragm (311).

[0190] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, sound generated from the speaker device (300) can be transmitted to the outside by sequentially passing through the speaker hole (230) and the gap (a) between the upper door (19) and the housing (10). Since the upper door (19) forms a gap (a) with the housing (10) and covers the housing opening (201), vibrations passing through the speaker hole (230) can be transmitted to the outside without generating a rattling sound. For example, the gap (a) may be 0.5 mm or larger.

[0191] The garment processing device (1) may include a fastening member (330, see FIG. 14) provided to fix the speaker device (300) to the frame (200). For example, the fastening member (330) may be a screw. The fastening member (330) may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0192] The frame (200) may include a rib (210) formed in the plate (202). The rib (210) may protrude from the plate (202) toward the receiving space (203). The rib (210) may be provided to reinforce the plate (202).

[0193] The rib (210) may be formed to protrude rearward from the plate (202) to prevent the speaker device (300) from contacting the plate (202). The rib (210) may separate the speaker device (300) from the plate (202) to prevent moisture introduced through the speaker hole (230) from contacting the speaker device (300).

[0194] The frame (200) may include a guide (212) formed on the plate (202). The guide (212) may guide moisture that has entered the receiving space (203) through the speaker hole (230) to the lower side of the frame (200). The guide (212) may be provided on both sides below the speaker hole (230). The width of the guide (212) may be the same as the width of the speaker hole (230). For example, if the width of the speaker hole (230) is 15 mm, the width of the guide (212) may be 15 mm.

[0195] The frame (200) may include a support member (214). The support member (214) may protrude rearward from the plate (202). The support member (214) may protrude from the frame (200) toward the receiving space (203). The support member (214) may be provided to support the speaker device (300) from below. For example, the support member (214a) may support the speaker device (300) to prevent vibration of the speaker case (320).

[0196] Referring to FIG. 17, the support members (214a) may be provided in multiple numbers. The spacing between the multiple support members (214a) may be equal to the width of the speaker hole (230) and / or guide (212). For example, the spacing between the multiple support members (214a) may be provided to be 15 mm or more.

[0197] Water introduced through the speaker hole (230) can be guided between the multiple support members (214a). Water introduced through the speaker hole (230) can flow between the multiple support members (214a). Water introduced through the speaker hole (230) can flow under the frame (200) by means of the multiple support members (214a). The frame (200) includes the multiple support members (214a) to prevent moisture from penetrating into the speaker device (300).

[0198] Referring to FIG. 18, the support member (214) may be a single support member (214b). The support member (214b) may be provided to support the speaker device (300) by hook-coupled with the lower part of the speaker device (300).

[0199] The speaker case (320) may include a case hook (322). The frame (200) may include a hook catch (222). The case hook (322) and the hook catch (222) may be hook-coupled so that the speaker case (320) can be mounted on the frame (200). The case hook (322) and the hook catch (222) may be provided in multiple numbers. The case hook (322) may be formed on the other side opposite to the one side to which the fastening member (330) is coupled.

[0200] FIG. 19 is an exploded view of a speaker device of a clothing processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 illustrates a speaker device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a speaker device mounted on a frame, taken along line A-A' indicated in FIG. 20. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of a speaker device mounted on a frame, taken along line B-B' indicated in FIG. 20. FIG. 23 illustrates a speaker device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0201] Referring to FIGS. 19 to 23, a speaker device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes protrusions (341, 342, 343). The protrusions (341, 342, 343) may be formed on the speaker device (300). The protrusions (341, 342, 343) may include an elastic material.

[0202] The protrusions (341, 342, 343) may include a first protrusion (341) and a second protrusion (342). The first protrusion (341) may protrude from the speaker case (320) toward the frame (200) to press the frame (200) when the speaker device (300) is mounted on the frame (200). The first protrusion (341) may protrude toward the outside of the speaker case (320).

[0203] The first protrusion (341) may be formed on the front of the speaker case (320). The first protrusion (341) may be formed on the front of the speaker case (320) and protrude forward.

[0204] The first protrusion (341) can press the frame (200) to prevent a rattling sound from occurring between the speaker device (300) and the frame (200) due to vibrations generated in the speaker device (300). The first protrusion (341) can press the frame (200) to prevent buzzing from occurring due to rattling caused by the minute gap between the speaker device (300) and the frame (200) when vibrations occur in the speaker device (300).

[0205] The first protrusion (341) may be provided in multiple numbers. Although the first protrusion (341) is shown in the drawing as extending in the vertical direction, it is not limited thereto, and the first protrusion (341) may extend in the horizontal direction.

[0206] The speaker case (320) may include a case cover (325). The case cover (325) may be provided to cover the speaker unit (310). The case cover (325) may be provided to cover the rear of the speaker unit (310). The speaker case (320) may be provided to be openable and closable by the case cover (325).

[0207] A second protrusion (342) may be formed on the case cover (325). The second protrusion (342) may be provided to press the speaker unit (310). The second protrusion (342) may protrude from the speaker cover (325) toward the frame (200) to press the speaker unit (310). The second protrusion (342) may protrude toward the interior of the speaker case (320).

[0208] The second protrusion (342) is formed at the rear of the speaker case (320) and can protrude forward to press the speaker unit (310) forward.

[0209] The second protrusion (342) can press the speaker unit (310) to prevent a rattling sound from occurring between the speaker unit (310) and the speaker case (320) due to vibrations generated in the speaker unit (310). The second protrusion (342) can press the speaker unit (310) to prevent buzzing caused by the minute gap between the speaker unit (310) and the speaker case (320) when vibrations occur in the speaker unit (310).

[0210] The case cover (325) may include a catch rib (326) formed on the top and / or bottom. The catch rib (326) may be received in a catch groove (327) formed in the speaker case (320) to secure the case cover (325). The catch rib (326) may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0211] Referring to FIG. 23, the protrusion may include a third protrusion (343). The third protrusion (343) may protrude from the speaker case (320) toward the frame (200) to press the speaker unit (310). The third protrusion (343) may protrude toward the interior of the speaker case (320).

[0212] A third protrusion (343) may be formed on the front of the speaker case (320). The third protrusion (343) may protrude from the front to the rear of the speaker case (320).

[0213] The third protrusion (343) can press the speaker unit (310) to prevent a rattling sound from occurring between the speaker unit (310) and the speaker case (320) due to vibrations generated in the speaker unit (310). The third protrusion (343) can press the speaker unit (310) to prevent buzzing caused by the minute gap between the speaker unit (310) and the speaker case (320) when vibrations occur in the speaker unit (310).

[0214] The third protrusion (343) may be provided to press against the circumference of the diaphragm (311). For example, if the diaphragm (311) is circular, the third protrusion (343) may be formed in a circular shape to press against the circumference of the diaphragm (311).

[0215] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment comprises a housing (10) having a laundry inlet (11) and a housing opening (201) provided above the laundry inlet (11), a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10), a drum (30) provided inside the tub (20) and accessible through the laundry inlet (11), a laundry door (17) provided to open and close the laundry inlet (11), a detergent supply device (50) configured to supply detergent to the tub (20) and accessible through the housing opening (201), a frame on which the detergent supply device (50) is mounted, the frame (200) provided in the housing opening (201) so that the detergent supply device (50) is accessible through the housing opening (201), and a speaker device (300) mounted on the frame (200).

[0216] The above frame (200) may include a speaker hole (230) through which sound generated from the speaker device (300) can pass.

[0217] The above speaker device (300) may include a speaker unit (310) configured to convert an electrical signal into vibration to generate sound, and a speaker case (320) configured to cover the speaker unit (310).

[0218] The above speaker case (320) may include protrusions (341, 342, 343) comprising an elastic material.

[0219] The above protrusion (341) may protrude from the speaker case (320) toward the frame (200) to press the frame (200) when the speaker device (300) is mounted on the frame (200).

[0220] The above protrusion (343) is formed at the front of the speaker case (320) and can protrude backward to press the speaker unit (310).

[0221] The above protrusion (342) may be formed at the rear of the speaker case (320) to press the speaker unit (310).

[0222] The above frame (200) may further include a plate (202) and a rib (210) protruding from the plate (202) toward the speaker device (300) to prevent the speaker device (300) from contacting the plate (202).

[0223] The above frame (200) may further include a guide (212) formed to guide water introduced through the speaker hole (230) to the lower part of the above frame (200).

[0224] The above frame (200) may include a support portion (214) protruding from the plate (202) to support the speaker device (300) from below.

[0225] It may further include an exhaust filter (150) that is accessible through the housing opening (201) and detachably mounted on the frame (200).

[0226] The above speaker device (300) may be characterized by being spaced apart from the above detergent supply device (50).

[0227] The above clothing processing device (1) further includes a door (19) capable of covering the opening of the housing (210), and the upper door (19) may be rotatable with respect to the housing (10).

[0228] The upper door (19) can form a gap (a) with the housing (10) and cover the housing opening (201).

[0229] The speaker device (300) may further include a fastening member provided to fix the speaker device (300) to the frame (200).

[0230] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment includes a housing (10) having a housing opening (201), an upper door (19) provided to open and close the housing opening (201), a detergent supply device (50, 60) provided inside the housing (10) to form a space for receiving detergent, a discharge filter (150) mounted inside the housing (10), a frame (200) to which the detergent supply device (50, 60) and the discharge filter (150) are combined, and a speaker device (300) mounted on the frame (200).

[0231] The above speaker device (300) may include a speaker unit (310) configured to convert an electrical signal into vibration to generate sound, and a speaker case (320) configured to cover the speaker unit (310).

[0232] The speaker case (320) includes protrusions (341, 342, 343) comprising an elastic material, and the protrusions (341, 342, 343) may include a first protrusion (341) protruding toward the outside of the speaker case (320) to press the frame (200), and a second protrusion (342) protruding toward the inside of the speaker case (320) to press the speaker unit (310).

[0233] The above frame (200) may further include a speaker hole (230) provided to allow sound generated from the speaker device (300) to pass through.

[0234] The upper door (19) can form a gap (a) with the housing (10) and cover the housing opening (201).

[0235] According to the concept of the present disclosure, buzzing between the speaker case and the speaker unit can be prevented in a speaker device.

[0236] According to the concept of the present disclosure, buzzing between the speaker device and the frame can be prevented.

[0237] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a detergent supply device, an exhaust filter, and a speaker device may be mounted on the frame.

[0238] According to the concept of the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent moisture from penetrating the speaker device.

[0239] 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.

[0240] 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. A housing having a laundry inlet and a housing opening provided at the upper part of the laundry inlet; A tub provided inside the above housing; A drum provided inside the above tub and accessible through the above laundry input port; A laundry door that opens and closes the above laundry input opening; A detergent supply device configured to supply detergent to the above tub and provided to be accessible through the housing opening; A frame on which the above-mentioned detergent supply device is mounted, wherein the frame is provided in the housing opening so that the above-mentioned detergent supply device can be accessed through the housing opening; and A clothing processing device comprising a speaker device mounted on the above frame.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above frame is a clothing processing device comprising a speaker hole through which sound generated from the speaker device can pass.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above speaker device is, A speaker unit configured to generate sound by converting electrical signals into vibrations; A clothing processing device comprising a speaker case provided to cover the above speaker unit.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above speaker case is a garment processing device comprising a protrusion having an elastic material.

5. In Paragraph 4, The above-mentioned protrusion is a garment processing device that protrudes from the speaker case toward the frame to press the frame when the speaker device is mounted on the frame.

6. In Paragraph 4, The above-mentioned protrusion is formed at the front of the speaker case and protrudes rearward to press the speaker unit.

7. In Paragraph 4, The above-mentioned protrusion is formed at the rear of the speaker case and is provided to press the speaker unit.

8. In Paragraph 2, The above frame is, plate; A clothing processing device (1) further comprising a rib protruding from the plate toward the speaker device to prevent the speaker device from contacting the plate.

9. In Paragraph 8, A clothing processing device comprising a frame further including a guide formed to guide water introduced through the speaker hole to the lower part of the frame.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above frame is a garment processing device comprising a support member protruding from the plate to support the speaker device from below.

11. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device further comprising an exhaust filter accessible through the housing opening and detachably mounted on the frame.

12. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device characterized by the above speaker device being spaced apart from the above detergent supply device.

13. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a door capable of covering the above housing opening, The above door is a garment processing device rotatable with respect to the housing.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above door forms a gap with the housing and covers the housing opening, a clothing processing device.

15. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device further comprising a fastening member provided to fix the above speaker device to the frame.

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