Clothing treatment apparatus

Abstract

This clothing treatment apparatus comprises: a housing including a top cover; a tub provided inside the housing; and a hot air supply device disposed above the tub and including a supply fan for blowing air that flows into the housing to the tub and a drying heater for heating the air blown by the supply fan. The housing includes an outside air inlet part formed so that air flows into the housing, and including a first outside air inlet port, disposed on the rear side of the housing and located above the tub, and a second outside air inlet port, disposed in the top cover and located above the supply fan.

Description

Clothing processing device

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

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

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

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

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

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment processing device comprising an improved suction module to improve drying efficiency.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device comprising a suction module capable of sucking in outside air.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a garment processing device capable of reducing the increase in drying suction temperature to improve component and temperature damage caused by overheating.

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

[0010] To solve the above problem, a garment processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises: a housing including a top cover; a tub provided inside the housing; and a hot air supply device disposed above the tub, comprising a supply fan for blowing air flowing into the interior of the housing to the tub and a drying heater for heating the air blown by the supply fan; wherein the housing comprises an external air inlet formed to allow air to flow into the interior of the housing, the external air inlet comprising a first external air inlet located above the tub at the rear of the housing and a second external air inlet located above the supply fan at the top cover.

[0011] A garment processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises: a housing including a top cover; a tub provided inside the housing; and a hot air supply device disposed above the tub, comprising a supply fan for blowing air flowing into the interior of the housing to the tub and a drying heater for heating the air blown by the supply fan; wherein the housing comprises an external air inlet formed to allow air to flow into the interior of the housing, the external air inlet comprising a first external air inlet located above the tub at the rear of the housing and a second external air inlet located above the supply fan at the top cover; the supply fan comprises a double suction fan provided to allow air to flow in through the first external air inlet and the second external air inlet provided in a vertical direction of the first external air inlet, respectively, and includes an opening and closing device provided to cover or open the second external air inlet.

[0012] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a garment processing device may include an improved suction module to improve drying efficiency.

[0013] According to the concept of the present disclosure, by including an intake module capable of inhaling outside air, the increase in the dry intake temperature can be reduced, thereby improving damage to parts caused by overheating.

[0014] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the increase in the suction temperature of a hot air dryer can be reduced to improve damage between clothes caused by overheating.

[0015] According to the concept of the present disclosure, when latent heat of a drying heater remains during a power outage, the heat of the drying heater can be smoothly dispersed through an outside air inlet.

[0016] 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.

[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] 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.

[0019] FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 4 illustrates a part of the configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] FIG. 8 illustrates a state in which the hot air supply device and the opening / closing device of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure are separated from the outside air inlet.

[0025] FIG. 9 illustrates a hot air supply device and a supply fan motor of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 10 illustrates a state in which a switching device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from an outside air inlet.

[0027] FIG. 11 illustrates the airflow state when the opening and closing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure has the outside air inlet opened.

[0028] FIG. 12 illustrates an opening and closing device in a closed state of the second outside air inlet of an outside air inlet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 13 illustrates the state of external air inflow through the first external air inlet of an external air inlet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 14 illustrates an opening and closing device in a state where the second outside air inlet of an outside air inlet is opened, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 15 illustrates the state of external air inflow through the first external air inlet and the second external air inlet of an external air inlet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] 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.

[0033] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0034] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0035] 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.

[0036] The term “and / or” includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] In the case of a top-loading washing machine, laundry can be washed using a water flow generated by a rotating body such as a pulsator. In the case of a front-loading washing machine, laundry can be washed by rotating the drum to repeatedly raise and lower the laundry. A front-loading washing machine may include a washing machine capable of drying laundry contained inside the drum. The washing machine capable of drying may include a hot air supply device for supplying high-temperature air into the drum and a condensation device for removing moisture from the air discharged from the drum. As an example, the washing machine capable of drying may include a heat pump device. Washing machines according to various embodiments may include washing machines with washing methods other than those described above.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] The washing machine may include a drum designed to accommodate laundry.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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 through the detergent dispenser. Water may be supplied to the tub without passing through the detergent dispenser.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0060] 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.

[0061] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.

[0062] 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.

[0063] The washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with an external device via wired and / or wireless means.

[0064] The communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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).

[0067] 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.

[0068] The long-distance communication module may include a communication module that performs various types of long-distance communication and may include a mobile communication unit. The mobile communication unit transmits and receives wireless signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] Hereinafter, one embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0072] FIG. 1 illustrates a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-section of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction illustrated in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 illustrates a state in which a drying device of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub. FIG. 7 illustrates a state in which a drying device of a garment processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a tub in a direction different from the direction illustrated in FIG. 6.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, a clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a housing (10) that accommodates various components inside.

[0074] The housing (10) may be provided in a roughly cuboid shape. The housing (10) may be provided in a box shape with an open front. For example, the housing (10) may be provided in a box shape with a laundry inlet (11) formed on one side. The laundry inlet (11) may be provided to face approximately forward. For example, the housing (10) may include a side (10b) that extends to the rear of the open front to form a side. Although the side (10b) is illustrated as being formed integrally with the rear, it is not limited thereto.

[0075] A top cover (10a) and a base (10c) may be provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the housing (10), respectively.

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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).

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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).

[0080] 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.

[0081] 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 pass through the laundry inlet (11), the tub opening (21), and the drum opening (31) in sequence to be received inside the drum (30) or withdrawn from the drum (30). The drum opening (31) may be provided to face approximately forward.

[0082] 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).

[0083] 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).

[0084] 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.

[0085] The clothing processing device (1) may include a water supply device (40) configured to supply water to the 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 hot water valve (41) for supplying hot water and a cold water valve (42) for supplying cold water.

[0086] 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 be provided as hoses or pipes made of a flexible material.

[0087] 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).

[0088] 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 (600, see FIG. 11). The water supply valves (41, 42) can allow or block water from being supplied to the tub (20) from an external water source. The water supply valves (41, 42) may include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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.

[0092] 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).

[0093] 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).

[0094] 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).

[0095] 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 exhaust 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.

[0096] A 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 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.

[0097] The clothing processing device (1) may include a control panel (15) disposed on one side of the housing (10). The control panel (15) may provide a user interface for the user and the clothing processing device (1) to interact. The user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface.

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

[0099] At least one input interface may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or course selection button), and a wash / rinse / spin setting button. At least one input interface may include, for example, a tact switch, a push switch, a slide switch, a toggle switch, a micro switch, a touch switch, a touch pad, a touch screen, a jog dial, and / or a microphone.

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

[0101] For example, at least one output interface can transmit information to the user regarding the washing course and the operating time of the garment processing device (1), as well as washing settings, rinsing settings, and spin settings. Information regarding the operation of the garment processing device may be output via a screen, an indicator, voice, etc. At least one output interface may include, for example, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, a Light Emitting Diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.

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

[0103] The 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).

[0104] 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 be provided in multiple numbers. For example, the case opening (101a) may be provided on the side and / or bottom surface of the drying case (101).

[0105] 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).

[0106] 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).

[0107] The drying device (100) may include a hot air supply device (110) for supplying hot air, i.e., heated air, to a tub (20). The hot air supply device (110) may be mounted on a drying case (101). A supply channel (116) for air to flow to be supplied to the tub (20) may be formed inside the hot air supply device (110). (See FIG. 11)

[0108] 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.

[0109] For example, referring to FIG. 2, an external air inlet (200) for introducing external air may be formed on the rear surface 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 inlet (200). For example, the external air inlet (200) may include a hole and / or slit and / or opening formed by opening at least a part of the housing (10) so that external air may be introduced into the interior of the housing (10). For example, the external air inlet (200) may include a first external air inlet (200a) formed by opening at least a part of the rear surface of the housing (10). A detailed description of the external air inlet (200) will be provided later.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 8, air flowing into the interior of the housing (10) can 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) can be introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110).

[0111] 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.

[0112] 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.

[0113] The hot air supply device (110) may include a drying heater (120) for heating air passing through the hot air supply device (110) (see FIG. 11). The drying heater (120) may heat air flowing through the supply path (116). For example, the drying heater may include a sheath heater.

[0114] 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 configured to draw in air from outside the housing (10) and blow it into the tub (20). The supply fan (130) may be configured to supply air to an object inside the drum (30). For example, the supply fan (130) may include a sirocco fan. For example, the supply fan (130) may include a double-suction fan. For example, the supply fan (130) may be configured to draw in air in a vertical direction and discharge it in a horizontal direction.

[0115] The hot air supply device (110) may include a fan drive device (135) for providing power to the supply fan (130). The fan drive device (135) may be provided at the bottom of the supply fan (130). For example, the fan drive device (135) may be provided at the bottom of the hot air supply device (110).

[0116] For 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). A fan drive unit (135) may be mounted on the fan cover (113). A fan drive unit (135) may be mounted on the lower part of the fan cover (113).

[0117] 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). 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). For example, the supply inlet (117) may be provided to face a part of the case opening (101a) formed in the drying case (101).

[0118] 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.

[0119] The supply connection part (114) may include a supply guide section (not shown) for guiding air flowing from the supply base (111) to the supply connection part (114). The supply guide section may have a rib shape. The supply guide section is provided to guide the airflow so as to reduce losses due to the change in direction of the hot air supplied to the tub (20).

[0120] 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).

[0121] The supply connection part (114) of the hot air supply device (110) can be connected to the air inlet (26) of the tub (20). The air inlet (26) of the tub (20) can be provided at the front end of the tub (20).

[0122] Referring to FIGS. 2 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.

[0123] 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).

[0124] 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).

[0125] 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).

[0126] 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).

[0127] 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).

[0128] 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).

[0129] 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).

[0130] 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).

[0131] 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).

[0132] 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).

[0133] 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).

[0134] 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.

[0135] 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).

[0136] 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 (not shown) for discharging air discharged from the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10).

[0137] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge base (not shown). The discharge base may be mounted on a drying case (101). The discharge base may form at least one part of the discharge channel.

[0138] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge cover (142). The discharge cover (142) may be coupled to a discharge base. The discharge cover (142) may form at least one part of a discharge channel.

[0139] 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).

[0140] 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).

[0141] 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) into a discharge path. The duct guide (144) may connect the discharge connection part (143) to a discharge base 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).

[0142] The discharge device (140) may include a discharge guide (145) for guiding air that has passed through the discharge base to the outside of the housing (10). The discharge guide (145) may be connected to the discharge base. 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). 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).

[0143] A drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can discharge air discharged from a tub (20) and introduced into a discharge device (140) to the outside of the drying device (100). Air discharged from inside the tub (20) and passing through a connecting channel (P) can sequentially pass through a discharge connecting part (143) and a duct guide (144) and flow into a discharge channel (146).

[0144] A drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can heat air flowing into a hot air supply device (110) and supply it to a tub (20). An airflow can be formed in a supply channel (116) formed inside the hot air supply device (110) by a supply fan (130). As the supply fan (130) operates, air flowing in from the rear external air inlet (200) of the drying device (100) can flow to the front end. As the supply fan (130) operates, air flowing in from the rear first external air inlet (200a) of the drying device (100) can flow to the front end. Air passing through the supply channel (116) can be heated by a drying heater (120). The hot air supply device (110) can provide high-temperature dry air by the drying heater (120).

[0145] The heat generated by the drying heater (120) can be divided into heat that flows into the tub (20) and heat that is conducted and lost to the supply base (10c) and supply cover (112) of the hot air supply device (110) equipped with the drying heater (120).

[0146] At this time, heat conducted to the supply base (10c) and supply cover (112) of the hot air supply device (110) is recirculated to the supply inlet (117), which may cause the temperature of the supply path (116) to continuously rise over time. During the drying process, the temperature may continue to increase due to the heat flowing into the supply inlet (117) of the hot air drying device (100). This heat combines with the heat from the drying heater (120) to cause increasingly high-temperature air to flow into the tub (20) and / or drum (30), which may cause damage to the fabric.

[0147] A drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an external air inlet (200) provided to allow external air to flow into the interior of a housing (10). The drying device (100) may lower the temperature of the air delivered to the drying heater (120) by mixing the external air with a hot air supply device (110) having heat conducted to the surroundings of the drying heater (120) of the hot air drying device (100) through the external air inlet (200). The airflow flowing into the interior of the tub (20) and / or drum (30) during the drying process through the external air inlet (200) of the drying device (100) may be able to maintain an appropriate temperature.

[0148] FIG. 8 illustrates the supply duct and discharge duct of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, disassembled from the drying case. FIG. 9 illustrates the hot air supply device and supply fan motor of a drying device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 illustrates the state in which the opening / closing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from the outside air inlet. FIG. 11 illustrates the airflow state when the opening / closing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is in the state where the outside air inlet is open. FIG. 12 illustrates the opening / closing device in the state where the second outside air inlet of the outside air inlet is closed according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 illustrates the state of outside air inflow through the first outside air inlet of the outside air inlet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 illustrates the opening / closing device in the state where the second outside air inlet of the outside air inlet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is open. FIG. 15 illustrates the state of outside air inflow through the first outside air inlet and the second outside air inlet of the outside air inlet according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0149] Referring to FIGS. 8 through 15, a drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an external air inlet (200) provided to allow external air to flow into the interior of a housing (10). The drying device (100) may lower the temperature of the air delivered to the drying heater (120) by mixing the external air with a hot air supply device (110) having heat conducted to the surroundings of the drying heater (120) of the hot air drying device (100) through the external air inlet (200). The airflow flowing into the tub (20) and / or drum (30) during the drying process through the external air inlet (200) of the drying device (100) may be able to maintain an appropriate temperature.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 2, an external air inlet (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first external air inlet (200a). The first external air inlet (200a) may be provided to allow external air to flow into the rear surface of the housing (10). For example, the first external air inlet (200a) may be formed by opening at least a portion of the rear surface of the housing (10). For example, the first external air inlet (200a) may be provided so that external air can flow into the interior of the housing (10) as the hot air supply device (110) operates. For example, external air flowing into the interior of the housing (10) through the first external air inlet (200a) may flow into the interior of the hot air supply device (110).

[0151] An external air inlet (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second external air inlet (200b). The second external air inlet (200b) may be provided on the upper surface of the housing (10) to allow external air to flow in. For example, the second external air inlet (200b) may be provided to allow external air to flow into the top cover (10a) of the housing (10). For example, the second external air inlet (200b) may be formed by opening at least a portion of the top cover (10a) of the housing (10). For example, the second external air inlet (200b) may be provided so that external air can flow into the interior of the housing (10) as the hot air supply device (110) operates. For example, external air flowing into the interior of the housing (10) through the second external air inlet (200b) may flow into the interior of the hot air supply device (110). For example, the second external air inlet (200b) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the upper part of the hot air supply device (110) so that air introduced into the housing (10) can be introduced into the hot air supply device (110). For example, the second external air inlet (200b) may be positioned at the upper part of the supply fan (130) of the hot air supply device (110) so that air introduced into the housing (10) can be introduced into the hot air supply device (110) as the hot air supply device (110) operates.

[0152] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the device may include an opening / closing device (500) provided to cover or open a second outside air inlet (200b) of an outside air inlet section (200). The opening / closing device (500) may be provided to enable the opening / closing of the second outside air inlet (200b). The opening / closing device (500) may cover the second outside air inlet (200b) to prevent the inflow of outside air. The opening / closing device (500) may open the second outside air inlet (200b) to allow outside air to flow in. The opening / closing device (500) is provided to cover or open the second outside air inlet (200b) so as to appropriately maintain the temperature inside the drying device (100).

[0153] The opening / closing device (500) may be provided on the top cover (10a) of the housing (10). The opening / closing device (500) may be detachably coupled to the top cover (10a). The opening / closing device (500) may be provided on the inner surface of the top cover (10a). The opening / closing device (500) may be positioned to correspond to the second outside air inlet (200b) of the top cover (10a). For example, the opening / closing device (500) may be positioned to correspond to the second outside air inlet (200b) formed in the top cover (10a). For example, the opening / closing device (500) may be positioned to cover the second outside air inlet (200b) on the inner surface of the top cover (10a). For example, the opening / closing device (500) may be positioned between the top cover (10a) and the hot air supply device (110). For example, the opening / closing device (500) may be located between the second outside air inlet (200b) of the top cover (10a) and the supply fan (130) of the hot air supply device (110).

[0154] The opening / closing device (500) may be configured to allow or block outside air from entering the interior of the housing (10) through the second outside air inlet (200b). The opening / closing device (500) may be configured to cover the second outside air inlet (200b) to block outside air from entering the interior of the housing (10). The opening / closing device (500) may open the second outside air inlet (200b) to allow outside air to enter the interior of the housing (10).

[0155] The outside air entering the interior of the housing (10) through the second outside air inlet (200b) is introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110) through the supply fan (130) together with the air entering the interior of the housing (10) through the first outside air inlet (200a), thereby preventing the temperature of the drying heater (120) from rising.

[0156] A supply fan (130) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be a double-suction fan configured to allow air to be drawn in through a first external air inlet (200a) and a second external air inlet (200b) provided in a vertical direction from the first external air inlet (200a). For example, the supply fan (130) may be a Sirocco fan. For example, the supply fan (130) may draw in horizontal air through the first external air inlet (200a) and draw in vertical air through the second external air inlet (200b). For example, the supply fan (130) may draw in horizontal air through the first external air inlet (200a) located at the rear of the housing (10) and draw in vertical air through the second external air inlet (200b) located at the top of the housing (10).

[0157] An opening and closing device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cover (510) and a driving unit (520) that provides a driving force to move the cover (510).

[0158] The cover (510) may be provided to cover or open the second outside air inlet (200b). The cover (510) may include a slit (512) provided to cover or open the second outside air inlet (200b). The slit (512) may be formed by opening at least a portion of the cover (510). The slit (512) may be formed with a shape and / or size corresponding to the second outside air inlet (200b).

[0159] The cover (510) may include a plate-shaped cover body (511). For example, the cover body (511) may be formed in a square plate shape. For example, the cover body (511) may be formed to be equal to or larger than the second outside air inlet (200b) to cover the second outside air inlet (200b).

[0160] A slit (512) may be provided in the cover body (511) so as to correspond to the second outside air inlet (200b). The slit (512) may be provided by cutting at least a portion of the cover body (511). Multiple slits (512) may be provided spaced apart from each other. The slit (512) may be provided so as to correspond to the second outside air inlet (200b) and to open the second outside air inlet (200b).

[0161] The cover body (511) may include a cover bar (513). The cover bar (513) may be provided between the slit (512) and an adjacent slit (512). The cover bar (513) may be formed to be equal to or larger than the second outside air inlet (200b) to cover the second outside air inlet (200b).

[0162] For example, when the cover (510) is in a state where it covers the second outside air inlet (200b), the second outside air inlet (200b) can be covered by the cover bar (513) of the cover (510). For example, when the cover (510) is in a state where it opens the second outside air inlet (200b), the second outside air inlet (200b) can be opened by the slit (512) of the cover (510).

[0163] In this embodiment, the slit is illustrated as being formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the second external air inlet, but is not limited thereto. For example, the slit can be varied depending on the shape of the second external air inlet.

[0164] The cover (510) may be movably provided to cover or open the second outside air inlet (200b). The cover body (511) may be movably provided to cover or open the second outside air inlet (200b).

[0165] The opening / closing device (500) may include a frame (540) in which a cover (510) is accommodated. The frame (540) may be provided so that the cover (510) can slide. The frame (540) may be provided on the top cover (10a). The frame (540) may be provided in a roughly rectangular shape. The frame (540) may be provided so that the cover (510) can slide within it. The frame (540) may be provided to support the cover (510) so that it can move to a first position (P1) and a second position (P2) moved from the first position (P1). The cover (510) can move to the first position (P1) and the second position (P2) within the frame (540). The cover (510) can cover the second external air inlet (200b) at the first position (P1). The cover (510) can open the second external air inlet (200b) at the second position (P2).

[0166] The opening / closing device (500) may further include a filter (560) for filtering foreign substances from the air passing through the second outside air inlet (200b). The filter (560) may be detachably coupled to the frame (540). The filter (560) may be provided to filter foreign substances from the air entering the interior of the housing (10) through the second outside air inlet (200b). A handle (561) for attaching or detaching the filter (560) may be provided on at least a portion of the filter (560). In this embodiment, the filter is shown as being detachably coupled to the frame, but is not limited thereto. For example, the filter may be provided in the housing and / or top cover to correspond to the second outside air inlet.

[0167] The frame (540) may include a first coupling part (541) that is provided to allow the cover (510) to slide. A first coupling part (541) that supports the cover (510) to slide may be provided on one side of the frame (540). For example, the frame (540) may be provided with a first coupling part (541) in the shape of a guide rail that supports the cover (510) to slide.

[0168] The frame (540) may include a second coupling part (542) provided to allow the filter (560) to be detachably coupled. On the other side of the frame (540), a second coupling part (542) provided to allow the filter (560) to be detachably coupled may be provided. For example, the frame (540) may be provided with a second coupling part (542) in the shape of a guide rail that guides the filter (560) to slide.

[0169] The cover (510) may be movably provided by a driving unit (520). The driving unit (520) may include a motor (521). The cover (510) may receive driving force from the motor (521). For example, the motor (521) may include a stepper motor. The motor (521) may include a rotation axis (522).

[0170] The cover (510) and the motor (521) can be connected via a connecting member (530). One side of the connecting member (530) may be connected to the motor (521) and the other side may be connected to the cover (510). One side of the connecting member (530) may be connected to the rotation axis (522) of the motor (521). The connecting member (530) may include a first connecting part (531) connected to the rotation axis (522). The first connecting part (531) may be provided to be coupled to the rotation axis (522) of the motor (521). The other side of the connecting member (530) may be connected to at least a part of the cover (510). The other side of the connecting member (530) may include a second connecting part (532) connected to the cover (510). The second connecting part (532) may be provided integrally with the first connecting part (531). The second connecting part (532) may receive power to move the cover (510) from the rotation shaft (522) of the motor (521) by means of the first connecting part (531).

[0171] The cover (510) may include a cover connecting portion (514) to which a connecting member (530) is connected. The cover connecting portion (514) may be provided extending from the center of one end of the cover body (511). The cover connecting portion (514) may be provided to be connected to the second connecting portion (532) of the connecting member (530). The cover connecting portion (514) is provided to receive the driving force of the motor (521) through the second connecting portion (532) and to move the cover (510). As an example, the cover connecting portion (514) may include a moving slit (514a) formed by cutting at least a portion of it. The moving slit (514a) of the cover connecting portion (514) may be provided to convert the rotational movement of the motor (521) into the linear movement of the cover (510). A connecting member (530) connected to the rotation axis (522) of the motor (521) may be provided to convert the rotation of the motor (521) into linear movement of the cover (510). The connecting member (530) may be provided to be movably connected to the moving slit (514a) of the cover connecting part (514) to move the cover (510) linearly.

[0172] The cover (510) may be positioned in a first position (P1) in which it is accommodated in the frame (540) and closes the second outside air inlet (200b). In the first position (P1), the cover (510) may be attached to the frame (540) and remain stationary. In the first position (P1), the cover bar (513) of the cover (510) may be in a state where it covers the second outside air inlet (200b).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 13, when the cover (510) of the opening / closing device (500) of one embodiment of the present disclosure is in the first position (P1), the second outside air inlet (200b) is in a closed state. When the second outside air inlet (200b) is in a closed state, the drying device (100) can heat the air entering through the first outside air inlet (200a) through the hot air supply device (110) and supply it to the tub (20). As the supply fan (130) operates, the air entering from the rear end of the drying device (100) can introduce outside air into the hot air supply device (110) through the first outside air inlet (200a). In the supply path (116) formed inside the hot air supply device (110) by the supply fan (130), air introduced through the first external air inlet (200a) can move from the rear end to the front end to form an airflow. The hot air supply device (110) can provide high-temperature dry air by the internal drying heater (120). The hot air supply device (110) can provide high-temperature dry air through the internal supply path (116).

[0174] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a control unit (600). The control unit (600) may be electrically connected to various parts / and / or devices of the clothing processing device (1) and may control various parts and / or devices. For example, the control unit (600) may control an opening / closing device (500). For example, the control unit (600) may control a motor (521) of the opening / closing device (500).

[0175] For example, the control unit (600) can control the opening and closing device (500) based on the temperature value of the drying heater (120) of the hot air supply device (110). For example, the control unit (600) can control the motor (521) of the opening and closing device (500) when the temperature value of the drying heater (120) of the hot air supply device (110) is above a certain temperature.

[0176] The clothing processing device (1) may include a supply temperature sensor (86) for measuring the temperature of air supplied to the tub (20) and / or drum (30) through the hot air supply device (110). For example, the control unit (600) may control the opening and closing device (500) based on the air temperature value measured by the supply temperature sensor (86). For example, the control unit (600) may control the motor (521) of the opening and closing device (500) when the air temperature value measured by the supply temperature sensor (86) is above a certain temperature.

[0177] An opening / closing device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be controlled by a control unit (600) when the temperature value of the drying heater (120) of the drying device (100) is above a certain temperature and / or the temperature value of the supply temperature sensor (86) is above a certain temperature.

[0178] The cover (510) can be moved from a first position (P1) to a second position (P2) by a motor (521). The second position (P2) of the cover (510) may be in a state where the second external air inlet (200b) is open. In the second position (P2), the slit (512) of the cover (510) may be in a state where the second external air inlet (200b) is open. The cover (510) may open the second external air inlet (200b) in the second position (P2) to allow external air to flow into the housing (10).

[0179] When the cover (510) of the opening / closing device (500) is in the second position (P2), the second outside air inlet (200b) is in an open state. The drying device (100) can introduce outside air into the interior of the hot air supply device (110) through the second outside air inlet (200b) in an open state. As the supply fan (130) operates, air introduced from the rear end of the drying device (100) can be introduced into the interior of the hot air supply device (110) through the first outside air inlet (200a) and the second outside air inlet (200b). In the supply path (116) formed inside the hot air supply device (110) by the supply fan (130), the air introduced through the first outside air inlet (200a) and the air introduced through the second outside air inlet (200b) are combined to lower the temperature of the drying heater (120).

[0180] A drying device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may open a second outside air inlet (200b) by an opening / closing device (500) when the temperature value of the drying heater (120) is above a certain temperature and / or when the temperature value of the supply temperature sensor (86) is above a certain temperature. The outside air additionally introduced through the second outside air inlet (200b) lowers the temperature rise of the drying heater (120) so that a constant temperature can be maintained. The outside air additionally introduced through the second outside air inlet (200b) allows air at a constant temperature to be supplied through a hot air supply device (110) during the drying process.

[0181] The drying device (100) may additionally introduce outside air through the second outside air inlet (200b) when the temperature value of the drying heater (120) is above a certain temperature and / or the temperature value of the supply temperature sensor (86) is above a certain temperature. The outside air introduced through the second outside air inlet (200b) can maintain an appropriate temperature of the air during the drying process.

[0182] A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing (10) including a top cover (10a); a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10); and a hot air supply device (110) disposed above the tub (20) and including a supply fan (130) for blowing air flowing into the housing (10) to the tub (20) and a drying heater (120) for heating the air blown by the supply fan (130); wherein the housing (10) is an external air inlet (200) formed to allow air to flow into the housing (10), and the external air inlet (200) includes a first external air inlet (200a) located above the tub (20) at the rear of the housing (10) and a second external air inlet (200b) located above the supply fan (130) at the top cover (10a). It includes. According to the present disclosure, by including an intake module capable of drawing in outside air, the increase in the dry intake temperature can be reduced, thereby improving damage to parts and thermal sensation caused by overheating.

[0183] It may include an opening / closing device (500) provided to cover or open the above-mentioned external air inlet (200).

[0184] The supply fan (130) may be a double-suction fan configured to allow air to be introduced through the first external air inlet (200a) and the second external air inlet provided in the vertical direction of the first external air inlet (200a).

[0185] The above opening / closing device (500) may be provided to cover or open the second external air inlet (200b).

[0186] The above opening / closing device (500) may include a cover (510) provided to cover or open the second external air inlet (200b), a motor (521) that provides driving force to move the cover (510), and a connecting member (530) that connects the cover (510) and the motor (521).

[0187] The above opening / closing device (500) may include a frame (540) for guiding the second external air inlet (200b) to move from a first position (P1) in which the cover (510) is received and the second external air inlet (200b) is closed to a second position (P2) in which the second external air inlet (200b) is open.

[0188] The above cover (510) may include a slit (512) provided to open the second external air inlet (200b) when the second position (P2) is reached.

[0189] It includes a filter (560) for filtering foreign substances from the air passing through the above-mentioned external air inlet (200), and the filter (560) can be detachably mounted on the frame (540).

[0190] The above frame (540) may include a first coupling part (541) in which the cover (510) is slidably movable, and a second coupling part (542) in which the filter (560) is detachably coupled.

[0191] It may include a control unit (600) that controls the motor (521) of the above-mentioned opening / closing device (500). The control unit (600) may control the motor (521) to open the second outside air inlet (200b) when the drying heater (120) overheats. It may further include a supply temperature sensor (86) for measuring the temperature of the air supplied to the tub (20) through the above-mentioned hot air supply device (110), and the control unit (600) may control the above-mentioned opening / closing device (500) based on the air temperature value measured by the supply temperature sensor (86).

[0192] It may include an exhaust device (70) for exhausting air discharged from the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10).

[0193] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a clothing processing device (1) comprises: a housing (10) including a top cover (10a) according to the above; and a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10). A hot air supply device (110) is provided, comprising a supply fan (130) for blowing air flowing into the interior of the housing (10) to the tub (20) and a drying heater (120) for heating the air blown by the supply fan (130); wherein the housing (10) is an external air inlet (200) formed to allow air to flow into the interior of the housing (10), and the external air inlet (200) includes a first external air inlet (200a) located on the upper side of the tub (20) at the rear of the housing (10) and a second external air inlet (200b) located on the upper side of the supply fan (130) at the top cover (10a); and the supply fan (130) is provided in the vertical direction of the first external air inlet (200a) and the It may include a double intake fan configured to allow air to be drawn in through a second external air inlet, and an opening / closing device (500) configured to cover or open the second external air inlet (200). According to the present disclosure, by including an intake module capable of drawing in external air, the increase in the dry intake temperature can be reduced, thereby improving damage to parts and thermal sensation caused by overheating.

[0194] The above opening / closing device (500) may include a cover (510) having a slit (512) to cover or open the second external air inlet (200b), a motor (521) providing driving force to move the cover (510), and a connecting member (530) connecting the cover (510) and the motor (521).

[0195] The above opening / closing device (500) may include a frame (540) for guiding the second external air inlet (200b) to move from a first position (P1) in which the cover (510) is received and the second external air inlet (200b) is closed to a second position (P2) in which the second external air inlet (200b) is open.

[0196] The above slit (512) may be provided to open the second external air inlet (200b) when the cover (510) is in the second position (P2).

[0197] It includes a filter (560) for filtering foreign substances from the air passing through the above-mentioned external air inlet (200), and the filter (560) can be detachably mounted on the frame (540).

[0198] The above frame (540) may include a first coupling part (541) in which the cover (510) is slidably movable, and a second coupling part (542) in which the filter (560) is detachably coupled.

[0199] It may include a control unit (600) that controls the motor (521) to open the second outside air inlet (200b) when the drying heater (120) overheats.

[0200] 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 including a top cover; A tub provided inside the above housing; A hot air supply device comprising a supply fan positioned above the tub and for blowing air flowing into the interior of the housing to the tub, and a drying heater for heating the air blown by the supply fan; The above housing is, A clothing processing device comprising an external air inlet formed to allow air to flow into the interior of the housing, the external air inlet comprising a first external air inlet located above the tub at the rear of the housing and a second external air inlet located above the supply fan at the top cover.

2. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device comprising an opening and closing device configured to cover or open the above-mentioned external air inlet.

3. In Paragraph 1, The above supply fan is, A clothing processing device having a double suction fan configured to allow air to be introduced through the first external air inlet and the second external air inlet provided in the vertical direction of the first external air inlet.

4. In Paragraph 2, The above-mentioned switching device is, A clothing processing device configured to cover or open the above-mentioned second external air inlet.

5. In Paragraph 2, The above-mentioned switching device is, A cover provided to cover or open the above-mentioned second external air inlet, A motor that provides driving force to move the above cover, A clothing processing device comprising a connecting member connecting the above cover and the above motor.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above-mentioned switching device is, A clothing processing device comprising a frame that accommodates the above cover and guides the movement from a first position in which the second external air inlet is closed to a second position in which the second external air inlet is open.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above cover is a garment processing device comprising a slit provided to open the second external air inlet when in the second position.

8. In Paragraph 6, It includes a filter for filtering foreign substances from the air passing through the above-mentioned external air inlet, and The above filter is a garment processing device detachably mounted on the above frame.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above frame is, A first coupling part provided to allow the above cover to slide, and A clothing processing device comprising a second coupling portion configured to allow the above-mentioned filter to be detachably coupled.

10. In Paragraph 5, A clothing processing device comprising a control unit that controls the motor of the above-mentioned opening and closing device.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above control unit is a garment processing device that controls the motor to open the second outside air inlet when the drying heater overheats.

12. In Paragraph 10, It further includes a supply temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the air supplied to the tub through the hot air supply device, The above control unit controls the opening and closing device based on the air temperature value measured by the supply temperature sensor.

13. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device comprising a discharge device for discharging air discharged from the above tub to the outside of the above housing.

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