Clothes treating apparatus

Abstract

This clothes treating apparatus comprises: a tub; a drying device, provided above the tub, for removing moisture from air discharged from the tub and supplying dry air to the tub; and a filter detachably mountable to the drying device. The filter includes: a filter case; a filter unit detachably mountable to the filter case; and a cleaning member provided in the filter case, the cleaning member being provided to remove foreign substances collected in the filter unit while the filter unit is separated from the filter case.

Description

Clothing processing device

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

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

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

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

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

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device including a filter with improved usability.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a clothing processing device comprising a filter that can prevent misassembly when assembling first and second filter sections into a filter case.

[0008] 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.

[0009] A garment processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises a tub, a drying device provided on the upper part of the tub for removing moisture from air discharged from the tub and supplying dry air to the tub, and a filter detachably mounted on the drying device. The filter comprises a filter case, a filter portion detachably mounted on the filter case, and a cleaning member provided on the filter case, the cleaning member being configured to remove foreign matter collected on the filter portion while the filter portion is separated from the filter case.

[0010] A garment processing device according to the concept of the present disclosure comprises a drum, a drying device provided on one side of the drum for removing moisture from air discharged from the drum and supplying dry air to the drum, and a filter detachably mounted on the drying device. The filter comprises a filter case, a filter section detachably mounted on the filter case, comprising a first filter section and a second filter section having a shape different from the first filter section, and a cleaning member provided on the filter case, the cleaning member being provided to remove foreign matter collected in the filter section while the filter section is separated from the filter case.

[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 3 illustrates a part of the configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 4 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 3.

[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates a state in which a filter of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a drying device.

[0016] FIG. 6 illustrates a filter of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 7 illustrates the state in which the filter unit according to FIG. 6 is separated from the filter case.

[0018] FIG. 8 illustrates the state in which the filter unit and cleaning member according to FIG. 6 are separated from the filter case.

[0019] FIG. 9 illustrates a filter section according to FIG. 6.

[0020] FIG. 10 illustrates a first filter according to FIG. 9 rotatably coupled with a second filter.

[0021] FIG. 11 illustrates the second filter according to FIG. 10 separated from the first filter.

[0022] FIG. 12 shows the first filter according to FIG. 10 separated from the second filter in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 10.

[0023] FIG. 13 illustrates a filter of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 6.

[0024] FIG. 14 illustrates the state in which the filter unit according to FIG. 13 is separated from the filter case.

[0025] FIG. 15 illustrates the state in which the filter unit and cleaning member according to FIG. 13 are separated from the filter case.

[0026] FIG. 16 illustrates a cleaning member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 17 shows a cross-section along the line C-C' indicated in FIG. 14.

[0028] FIG. 18 shows a cross-section along the line A-A' indicated in FIG. 13.

[0029] Figure 19 illustrates the filter section separated from the filter case in Figure 18.

[0030] FIG. 20 shows a cross-section along the line A-A' shown in FIG. 14 at an angle different from the angle shown in FIG. 18.

[0031] 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.

[0032] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0033] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0034] 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.

[0035] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] The washing machine may include a drum designed to accommodate laundry.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0059] 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.

[0060] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.

[0061] 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.

[0062] The washing machine may include a communication module for communicating with an external device via wired and / or wireless means.

[0063] The communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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).

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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.

[0073] FIG. 1 illustrates a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 illustrates a part of a configuration disposed inside 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 in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 3.

[0074] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] The clothing processing device (1) may include a lower door (18) configured to allow access to a lower detergent supply device (60). The clothing processing device (1) may include an upper door (19) configured to allow access to an upper detergent supply device (50) and a filter (100).

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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).

[0079] 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).

[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 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.

[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 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.

[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 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.

[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. 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.

[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] 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.

[0096] At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.

[0097] 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.

[0098] At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the clothing processing device (1) to the user.

[0099] 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.

[0100] The clothing processing device (1) may include a control box (16) for a control panel (15). The control box (16) may be electrically connected to the control panel (15). The control box (16) may supply power to the control panel (15). The control box (16) may process information input through the control panel (15). The control box (16) may control the control panel (15) so that the control panel (15) outputs information.

[0101] The garment processing device (1) may include a drying device (80) for drying laundry contained inside a drum (30). The drying device (80) may be configured to heat air and supply it into the interior of a tub (20). The drying device (80) may be configured to dry and heat the air discharged from the tub (20), and to circulate the dried and heated air into the interior of the tub (20) to dry the clothes inside the drum (30). According to various embodiments, the drying device (80) may be positioned above the tub (20).

[0102] The drying device (80) may include a drying case (81) on which a heat pump for drying air may be installed. The drying case (81) may include a drying base (81a) and a drying cover (81b) coupled to the drying base (81a) and arranged to form a passage through which air can move. The drying cover (81b) may cover at least a portion of the open upper surface of the drying base (81a).

[0103] A drying device (80) according to various embodiments may be configured as a heat pump. The drying device (80) may include a compressor (91), a condenser (92), an evaporator (93), an expansion valve, and a refrigerant pipe (94) through which refrigerant circulates. The compressor (91), condenser (92), and evaporator (93), etc., constituting the heat pump, may be placed in a drying case (81). For example, the drying device (80) may include a cooling fan (91a) for cooling the compressor (91). As an example, the drying device (80) may be mounted as a single module.

[0104] The compressor (91) compresses the refrigerant, and the compressed high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant can move to the condenser (92). The condenser (92) can cool the refrigerant and heat the surrounding air. The heated air flows into the interior of the drum (30) to dry the clothes.

[0105] The refrigerant expanded by passing through the expansion valve can absorb heat in the evaporator (93) and cool the surrounding air. That is, the evaporator (93) can cool the hot and humid air that has passed through the inside of the drum (30) to remove moisture. The air from which moisture has been removed passes through the condenser (92) and can be heated again by exchanging heat with the refrigerant passing through the condenser (92). That is, the condenser (92) can heat the air that has passed through the evaporator (93). The condenser (92) and the evaporator (93) can be referred to as heat exchangers.

[0106] The drying device (80) may include an inlet guide (84) connected to the tub (20). The inlet guide (84) may guide air discharged from the tub (20) into the interior of the drying case (81). The inlet guide (84) may be in communication with an exhaust passage (P) formed in the tub (20). Air passing through the exhaust passage (P) may be introduced into the interior of the drying device (80) through the inlet guide (84).

[0107] A first end of the inlet guide (84) may be connected to the tub (20), and a second end opposite to the first end of the inlet guide (84) may be connected to the drying case (81). For example, the inlet guide (84) may be provided to reduce the transmission of vibrations from the tub (20) to the drying device (80). The inlet guide (84) may comprise a material that is more flexible than the tub (20) and / or the drying case (81).

[0108] The drying device (80) may include a filter (100) for filtering foreign substances, such as lint, contained in the air introduced from the tub (20) through the exhaust path (P). Air introduced into the interior of the drying device (80) through the inlet guide (84) may pass through the filter (100) and then move to the evaporator (93) and condenser (92). The filter (100) may be located on the path where the air introduced into the drying device (80) moves to the evaporator (93) and condenser (92). The filter (100) may be detachably mounted on the drying case (81).

[0109] The condenser (92) and evaporator (93) can be mounted in the drying case (81). The air flowing from the tub (20) into the drying device (80) may be humid air as it passes through the interior of the tub (20) and dries the laundry. The humid air can be cooled in the evaporator (93) of the drying device (80) to remove moisture. The air from which moisture has been removed in the evaporator (93) can be heated again as it passes through the condenser (92).

[0110] The drying device (80) may include a nozzle device (96) for cleaning the condenser (92) and / or evaporator (93). For example, the nozzle device (96) may be mounted on the drying cover (81b) of the drying case (81). The nozzle device (96) may be located above the condenser (92) and / or evaporator (93). The nozzle device (96) may receive water from the water supply device (40) and spray cleaning water toward the condenser (92) and / or evaporator (93).

[0111] Meanwhile, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a drainage connecting pipe (97) for guiding water discharged from a drying device (80). The drainage connecting pipe (97) may guide condensate generated in the heat exchangers (92, 93) of the drying device (80) to the outside of the drying device (80). The drainage connecting pipe (97) may guide washing water sprayed by the nozzle device (96) for cleaning the heat exchangers (92, 93) to the outside of the drying device (80). For example, the drainage connecting pipe (97) may be connected to a drainage device (70). Water discharged from the drying device (80) may flow to the drainage device (70) along the drainage connecting pipe (97). Water flowing into the drainage device (70) through the drainage connecting pipe (97) may be discharged to the outside of the clothing processing device (1).

[0112] The drying device (80) may include a fan device (95) for supplying heated air, which has passed through the condenser (92), back into the interior of the tub (20). The fan device (95) may be positioned on one side of the condenser (92). For example, the fan device (95) may be located on the second side opposite to the first side where the evaporator (93) of the condenser (92) is located. The fan device (95) may extend forward and downward to supply heated air into the interior of the drum (30). In the clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the fan device (95) is located on the second side opposite to the first side where the evaporator (93) of the condenser (92) is located, space may be secured for the control box (16) located at the front end of the clothing processing device (1). The control box (16) can be located at the front end of the clothing processing device (1), between a part of the fan device (95) and the filter (100).

[0113] For example, the fan device (95) may be connected to a diaphragm (22). The air discharge end of the fan device (95) may be connected to the diaphragm (22). The diaphragm (22) may include a diaphragm connection part (22a) connected to the end of the fan device (95). The diaphragm connection part (22a) may include an air inlet (26). Air discharged from the fan device (95) may be supplied into the interior of the drum (30) through the air inlet (26).

[0114] As the drying device (80) is connected to the tub (20), air for drying laundry inside the drum (30) can circulate between the drying device (80) and the tub (20). A clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured so that air discharged from the tub (20) passes through the drying device (80) located above the tub (20) and is then supplied into the interior of the tub (20).

[0115] The heated air from the drying device (80) can be supplied into the interior of the drum (30). To ensure that the heated air supplied into the interior of the drum (30) comes into contact with the laundry, the tub exhaust port (27) may be positioned opposite the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (90) is supplied to the tub (20). To increase the distance and / or time the heated air flows inside the drum (30) so that it can come into contact with the laundry more, the tub exhaust port (27) may be positioned opposite the air inlet (26) through which the heated air from the drying device (80) is supplied to the tub (20). The diaphragm (22) connected to the fan device (95) for supplying the heated air into the interior of the drum (30) and the tub exhaust port (27) may be spaced apart. By increasing the contact area between the heated air and the laundry, the drying efficiency can be improved.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the air inlet (26) and the tub exhaust port (27) may be positioned to maximize the use of heated air provided from the drying device (80). For example, the air inlet (26) may be located at the front end of the tub (20), and the tub exhaust port (27) may be located at the rear end of the tub (20).

[0117] A clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments may further include an exhaust passage (P) for air discharged from inside a tub (20) to flow to a drying device (80). The exhaust passage (P) may be provided so that air discharged from a tub exhaust port (27) flows to an inlet guide (84) of the drying device (80). The exhaust passage (P) may be provided to discharge humid air that has passed through the tub (20). For example, the exhaust passage (P) may be provided at the rear of the tub (20).

[0118] The air inside the tub (20) can be discharged into the tub duct (28) through the tub exhaust port (27) formed at the rear of the tub (20). The air discharged into the tub duct (28) can flow along the exhaust path (P) and be supplied to the drying device (80).

[0119] A garment processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a tub duct (28) for forming at least a portion of an exhaust passage (P). For example, the tub duct (28) may be formed integrally with the tub (20). For example, the tub (20) may include the tub duct (28). The tub duct (28) may be arranged to surround the tub exhaust port (27).

[0120] A garment processing device (1) according to various embodiments may include a duct cover (29) for forming at least a portion of an exhaust passage (P). The duct cover (29) may be provided to cover the open rear of a tub duct (28). For example, a tub (20) may include a duct cover (29). The duct cover (29) may form at least a portion of an exhaust passage (P) through which air discharged through a tub exhaust port (27) flows to a drying device (80).

[0121] The garment processing device (1) may include a tub sealing member (29a) for sealing between the tub duct (28) and the duct cover (29). The tub sealing member (29a) may be provided along the perimeter of the tub duct (28) and / or the duct cover (29). The tub sealing member (29a) may include a material that is more flexible than the tub duct (28) and / or the duct cover (29).

[0122] In the clothing processing device (1) according to various embodiments, an exhaust passage (P) can be formed as a duct cover (29) is coupled to a tub duct (28).

[0123] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a recess (28a) that forms a part of an exhaust passage (P) through which air discharged from the inside of the tub (20) flows. A reinforcing rib (23) may be provided on the back surface of the tub (20) to reinforce the rigidity of the tub (20), and the recess (28a) may be provided as a recessed portion from the end of the reinforcing rib (23) protruding from the rear surface of the tub (20). The recess (28a) may be provided as a portion of the back surface of the tub (20) where the reinforcing rib (23) is not formed. A tub exhaust port (27) for discharging air from the inside of the tub (20) may be formed in the recess (28a).

[0124] 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).

[0125] A tub duct (28) according to one embodiment may include a duct connection (28b) that forms another part of the exhaust passage (P) through which air passes through the recess (28a). The duct connection (28b) may protrude outward from the outer surface of the tub (20). The duct connection (28b) may protrude approximately upward from the outer surface of the tub (20).

[0126] The duct connection (28b) can connect the drying device (80) and the recess (28a). The duct connection (28b) can be connected to the inlet guide (84) of the drying device (80). The duct connection (28b) can form a single passage that forms an exhaust path (P) together with the recess (28a) and the duct cover (29).

[0127] 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).

[0128] The duct cover (29) can cover both the recess section (28a) and the duct connection section (28b). For example, the duct cover (29) can cover both the open side of the recess section (28a) and the open side of the duct connection section (28b). An exhaust passage (P) can be formed by the duct cover (29) covering the recess section (28a) and the duct connection section (28b). As an example, the duct cover (29) may cover only the recess section (28a).

[0129] The duct cover (29) may be provided to cover the open rear of the recess (28a) and / or the open rear of the duct connection (28b). The exhaust passage (P) may be a single passage formed by the tub duct (28) and the duct cover (29) together.

[0130] The tub duct (28) may include a stepped portion (28c) to expand the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the direction of air flow in the exhaust passage (P). The exhaust passage (P) may be configured such that the width of the portion formed by the duct connection portion (28b) is greater than the width of the portion formed by the recess portion (28a) by the stepped portion (28c). The stepped portion (28c) may be formed such that the cross-sectional area perpendicular to the direction of air flow expands as it moves in the direction of air flow in the exhaust passage (P). The clothing processing device (1) can secure the size of the exhaust passage (P) by the stepped portion (28c) and efficiently utilize the internal space of the housing (10).

[0131] The water supply valves (41, 42) of the garment processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may have their placement position determined by utilizing the remaining space due to this mounting structure. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the water supply valves (41, 42) may be mounted between the inlet guide (84) and the cooling fan (91a). The water supply valves (41, 42) may be located in the center of the rear of the drying device (80). The water supply valves (41, 42) may be located behind the condenser (92). The water supply valves (41, 42) may be located in an area partitioned from the flow path through which drying air flows. The location of the water supply valves (41, 42) is not limited thereto. For example, the water supply valves (41, 42) may be mounted at the rear end of the drying case (81).

[0132] Meanwhile, a clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a washing water heater (24). The washing water heater (24) is provided on the lower side of the tub (20) to heat the washing water during washing. Additionally, the water supply device (40) can supply a certain amount of water to the lower side of the tub (20) through the exhaust path (P) during the drying process, and the washing water heater (24) can generate steam by heating the water supplied into the interior of the tub (20) through the water supply device (40), the exhaust path (P), and the tub exhaust port (27). That is, the steam generated by the water supply device (40) and the washing water heater (24) can come into contact with the clothing during the drying process, thereby preventing wrinkles from forming on the clothing as much as possible.

[0133] That is, the clothing processing device (1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a washing / drying combined washing machine and, unlike a conventional dryer, may include a washing water heater (24) for heating the washing water, and can generate steam by utilizing the washing water heater (24) and a water supply device (40) for cleaning the exhaust path (P) to prevent wrinkles from forming on the clothing during the drying process as much as possible.

[0134] FIG. 5 illustrates a state in which a filter of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is separated from a drying device. FIG. 6 illustrates a filter of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 illustrates a state in which a filter unit according to FIG. 6 is separated from a filter case. FIG. 8 illustrates a state in which a filter unit according to FIG. 6 and a cleaning member are separated from a filter case. FIG. 9 illustrates a filter unit according to FIG. 6. FIG. 10 illustrates a state in which a first filter according to FIG. 9 is rotatably coupled with a second filter. FIG. 11 illustrates a state in which a second filter according to FIG. 10 is separated from a first filter. FIG. 12 illustrates a state in which a first filter according to FIG. 10 is separated from a second filter in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 10.

[0135] Referring to FIGS. 5 through 8, the filter (100) may be detachably mounted to a drying device (80). A filter (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a filter case (102), a filter portion (110) detachably mounted to the filter case (102), and a cleaning member (120) for cleaning the filter (100). The cleaning member (120) may be detachably mounted to the filter case (102). The cleaning member (120) may be provided to remove foreign matter collected in the filter portion (110) while the filter portion (110) is separated from the filter case (102).

[0136] The drying device (80) may include a filter mounting section (101) for mounting a filter (100). The filter (100) may be accommodated in the filter mounting section (101) of the drying case. The filter mounting section (101) may have a filter opening (101a) formed therein for mounting the filter (100). The filter opening (101a) may be exposed to the outside when the upper door (19) is opened. The filter (100) may be introduced into the drying device (80) or withdrawn from the drying device (80) through the filter opening (101a).

[0137] The filter case (102) may include a filter body (103) and a handle (104). The handle (104) may be formed integrally with the filter body (103). The handle (104) may be provided to be detachable from the filter body (103). When the filter (100) is mounted on the drying device (80), the handle (104) may be exposed to the outside of the clothing processing device (1) as the upper door (19) is opened. The handle (104) may be provided at the front end of the filter (100).

[0138] An opening (105) may be formed in the filter case (102) to allow air containing foreign substances, such as lint, to pass through. Specifically, one side of the filter body (103) may include a plurality of openings (105) formed in a grid pattern. A first filter section (110a) may be mounted adjacent to the side including the plurality of openings (105). The other side of the filter body (103) may have an opening larger than the plurality of openings (105). A second filter section (110b) may be mounted adjacent to the other side.

[0139] The filter unit (110) can be accommodated inside the filter body (103) of the filter case (102). The filter unit (110) can be detachably mounted to the filter case (102). The filter unit (110) can be mounted to the filter case (102) in a sliding manner toward the front (+X direction).

[0140] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 12, the filter unit (110) may include a first filter unit (110a) and a second filter unit (110b). The first filter unit (110a) and the second filter unit (110b) may have different shapes. The first filter unit (110a) may be rotatably coupled to the second filter unit (110b). That is, one side of the first filter unit (110a) and one side of the second filter unit (110b) may be coupled by a hinge structure to form a rotatable pivot structure. With this pivot structure, the filter unit (110) can be separated from the filter case (102), thereby improving convenience when cleaning with water.

[0141] Referring to FIGS. 10 to 12, one side of the first filter section (110a) and one side of the second filter section (110b) may be provided to be joined by a hinge structure so as to be rotatable with respect to a hinge (114). The first filter section (110a) may rotate with respect to the hinge (114) of the second filter section (110b). A plurality of hinges (114) may be provided to rotatably connect the first filter section (110a) and the second filter section (110b) to each other.

[0142] A plurality of hinge protrusions (115) may be formed on one side of the second filter section (110b). A plurality of hinge holes (116) may be formed on one side of the first filter section (110a) that is coupled with the second filter section (110b). Each hinge protrusion (115) and hinge hole (116) may be coupled to each other so that the first filter section (110a) and the second filter section (110b) can be rotatably coupled with respect to the hinge (114). The user can easily detach the filter section (110) from the filter case (102) to facilitate cleaning of the first filter section (110) and the second filter section (110).

[0143] The first filter section (110a) can filter foreign substances from the air passing through the first filter section (110a). The first filter section (110a) may be provided smaller than the filter case (102) so as to be accommodated inside the filter case (102). The second filter section (110b) can filter foreign substances from the air passing through the second filter section (110b). The second filter section (110b) can filter foreign substances from the air passing through the first filter section (110a). The second filter section (110b) may be provided smaller than the filter case (102) so as to be accommodated inside the filter case (102).

[0144] The second filter section (110b) may include a filter handle (113). The filter handle (113) may be inserted into the drying device (80) as the filter case (102) is mounted on the drying device (80). The filter handle (113) may be provided on the opposite side of the handle (104). The filter handle (113) may be provided on the side where the hinge projection (115) of the second filter section (110b) is formed. The hinge projection (115) may be provided on the inner side of the filter handle (113).

[0145] The first filter section (110a) may include a first filter mesh (112a). The second filter section (110b) may include a second filter mesh (112b). Air containing foreign substances, such as lint, introduced from the tub (20) through the exhaust passage (P) may pass through the first filter section (110a) to filter the foreign substances first, and then pass through the second filter section (110b). As a result, foreign substances with relatively larger particle sizes may accumulate in the first filter section (110a) compared to the second filter section (110b). The second filter mesh (112b) may be configured to filter foreign substances smaller in size than the foreign substances that can be filtered by the first filter mesh (112a). The pores of the second filter mesh (112b) may be configured to be smaller than the pores of the first filter mesh (112a).

[0146] FIG. 13 illustrates a filter of a clothing processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure in a direction different from the direction shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 14 illustrates a state in which the filter unit according to FIG. 13 is separated from the filter case. FIG. 15 illustrates a state in which the filter unit according to FIG. 13 and the cleaning member are separated from the filter case. FIG. 16 illustrates a cleaning member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 illustrates a cross-section along the line C-C' indicated in FIG. 14. FIG. 18 illustrates a cross-section along the line A-A' indicated in FIG. 13. FIG. 19 illustrates the filter unit in FIG. 18 separated from the filter case.

[0147] The cleaning member (120) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17.

[0148] The cleaning member (120) may include an insertion slot (121). The cleaning member (120) may include a coupling part (123). The insertion slot (121) may include a first insertion slot (121a) into which a first filter part (110a) is inserted and a second insertion slot (121b) into which a second filter part (110b) is inserted. A detailed description of the structure for preventing user misassembly is provided below.

[0149] The cleaning member (120) may include a contact member (122) to remove foreign matter collected in the filter member (110) by making close contact with the filter member (110) while the filter member (110) is separated from the filter case (102). The contact member (122) may include a first contact member (122a) and a second contact member (122b). The first contact member (122a) may separate foreign matter collected in the first filter mesh (112a) by making close contact with the first filter member (110a) while the filter member (110) is separated from the filter case (102). The second contact member (122b) may separate foreign matter collected in the second filter mesh (112b) by making close contact with the second filter member (110b) while the filter member (110) is separated from the filter case (102).

[0150] A first contact member (122a) may be provided and attached to the inside of a first insertion slot (121a). A second contact member (122b) may be provided and attached to the inside of a second insertion slot (121b). The first contact member (122a) and the second contact member (122b) may each extend in an upward and downward direction (±Z direction) with respect to the center of the inside of the first insertion slot (121a) and the second insertion slot (121b).

[0151] The contact member (122) may include an elastic material such as silicone or rubber. The contact member (122) may include a material in the shape of bristles or a brush. For example, the contact member (122) may include a material that is more flexible than the filter portion (110). The contact member (122) may include a material that is less flexible than the filter mesh (112). This allows the foreign matter collected by scraping the first filter mesh (112a) and the second filter mesh (112b) to be separated and removed as follows.

[0152] The cleaning member (120) may include a coupling portion (123) provided at the end of the cleaning member (120) to be detachably coupled to the filter case (102) (see FIG. 17). The coupling portion (123) may be provided in a hook shape and may be fixed to the filter case (102) by a hook fixing method. Specifically, the coupling portion (123) may include a protrusion (124). The protrusion (124) may be seated and fixed in a catch groove (106) formed in the filter body (103) of the filter case (102). The cleaning member (120) may be pushed into the filter case (102) forward (+X direction) so that it is seated in the catch groove (106). When seated in the catch groove (106), the cleaning member (120) is fixed and may not be separated by operation such as vibration of the clothing processing device (1). The user can easily separate the cleaning member (120) from the filter case (102) by using a tool such as a screwdriver to detach the coupling part (123) seated in the locking groove (106) from the locking groove (106). After washing the separated cleaning member (120), it can be reattached or replaced.

[0153] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, the process of removing foreign matter collected in the filter section (110) by the cleaning member (120) while the filter section (110) is separated from the filter case (102) is described in detail. Air flowing in from the tub (20) through the exhaust passage (P) may pass through the first filter section (110a) and the second filter section (110b) while containing foreign matter such as lint. As the air passes through the first filter section (110a) and the second filter section (110b), foreign matter such as lint in the air may be collected in the first filter mesh (112a) and the second filter mesh (112b).

[0154] Foreign matter can be removed by a cleaning member (120) while the filter unit (110) mounted on the filter case (102) is being separated from the filter case (102). While the filter unit (110) is being separated from the filter case (102), the first contact member (122a) can scrape the first filter unit (110a) or the first filter mesh (112a) of the first filter unit (110a) to separate foreign matter collected in the first filter unit (110a). While the filter unit (110) is being separated from the filter case (102), the second contact member (122b) can scrape the second filter unit (110b) or the second filter mesh (112b) of the second filter unit (110b) to separate foreign matter collected in the second filter unit (110b).

[0155] The user can separate the filter unit (110) from the filter case (102) after the filter (100) is separated from the drying device (80), rather than while the filter (100) is mounted on the drying device (80). Since foreign substances such as lint are removed while the filter unit (110) is separated from the filter case (102), foreign substances can be easily removed and the risk of foreign substances scattering into the drying device (80) can be reduced.

[0156] The degree to which the first contact member (122a) and the second contact member (122b) are in close contact with the first filter section (110a) and the second filter section (110b), respectively, may be provided differently. The first filter section (110a) may filter foreign substances with particles larger than the particle size of the foreign substances filtered in the second filter section (110b). When foreign substances larger than the size of the foreign substances filtered in the second filter section (110b) are filtered in the first filter section (110a), the contact area between the second contact member (122b) and the second filter section (110b) may be provided to be larger than the contact area between the first contact member (122a) and the first filter section (110a). That is, the degree of contact between the second contact member (122b) and the second filter part (110b) can be made greater than the degree of contact between the first contact member (122a) and the first filter part (110a).

[0157] When separating the filter portion (110) from the filter case (102), the frictional force between the first contact member (122a) and the first filter portion (110a) can be minimized to allow for easier separation. The degree of close contact between the second contact member (122b) and the second filter portion (110b) can be increased to improve the washability of the second filter portion (110b).

[0158] FIG. 20 shows a cross-section along the line A-A' shown in FIG. 14 at an angle different from the angle shown in FIG. 18. FIG. 21 shows a cross-section along the line B-B' shown in FIG. 13.

[0159] With reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, an insertion slot (121), a first filter insertion part (111a), and a second filter insertion part (111b) for preventing user misassembly will be described in detail. The insertion slot (121) may include a first insertion slot (121a) and a second insertion slot (121b).

[0160] The first insertion slot (121a) may be provided to have a shape different from that of the second insertion slot (121b). For example, referring to FIGS. 20 and 21, it may be provided in a 'U' shape to prevent the first filter section (110) and the second filter section (110) from being mounted upside down. Even if the shapes of the first insertion slot (121a) and the second insertion slot (121b) are the same, they may be provided in an asymmetrical shape with respect to the direction (±X direction) in which the filter section (110) is separated from the filter case (102).

[0161] The first filter insertion part (111a) may be provided on the side opposite to the side where the second filter part (110b) is connected by a hinge (114) in the first filter part (110a). The first filter insertion part (111a) may be formed to correspond to the shape of the first insertion slot (121a) so as to be inserted into the first insertion slot (121a). The second filter insertion part (111b) may be provided on the side opposite to the side where the first filter part (110a) is connected by a hinge (114) in the second filter part (110b). The second filter insertion part (111b) may be formed to correspond to the shape of the second insertion slot (121b) so as to be inserted into the second insertion slot (121b). Likewise, the first filter insertion part (111a) and the second filter insertion part (111b) may be provided to have different shapes from each other, and even if they have the same shape, they may be provided with an asymmetrical shape based on the direction (±X direction) in which the filter part (110) is separated from the filter case (102). With this structure, if the user reverses and assembles the first filter part (110a) and the second filter part (110b) in reverse, shape interference occurs, making insertion impossible, thereby preventing incorrect assembly.

[0162] A clothing processing device according to one embodiment comprises a tub, a drying device provided on the upper part of the tub for removing moisture from air discharged from the tub and supplying dry air to the tub, and a filter detachably mounted on the drying device. The filter comprises a filter case, a filter portion detachably mounted on the filter case, and a cleaning member provided on the filter case, wherein the cleaning member is provided to remove foreign matter collected in the filter portion while the filter portion is separated from the filter case.

[0163] The above filter section may include a first filter section and a second filter section having a shape different from that of the first filter section.

[0164] The first filter part can be rotatably coupled to the second filter part.

[0165] The cleaning member may include a first insertion slot into which the first filter part is inserted and a second insertion slot into which the second filter part is inserted.

[0166] The first insertion slot may have a shape different from the shape of the second insertion slot.

[0167] The first insertion slot and the second insertion slot may be provided in an asymmetrical shape with respect to the direction in which the filter part is separated from the filter case.

[0168] The cleaning member may further include a contact member provided to remove foreign substances collected in the filter portion by being in close contact with the filter portion while the filter portion is separated from the filter case.

[0169] The cleaning member comprises a first contact member arranged to be in close contact with the first filter member to remove foreign matter collected in the first filter member while the filter member is separated from the filter case, and a second contact member arranged to be in close contact with the second filter member to remove foreign matter collected in the second filter member while the filter member is separated from the filter case, wherein the first contact member is provided on the inner side of the first insertion slot and the second contact member may be provided on the inner side of the second insertion slot.

[0170] The first contact member can scrape the first filter portion to separate foreign substances collected in the first filter portion while the filter portion is separated from the filter case, and the second contact member can scrape the second filter portion to separate foreign substances collected in the second filter portion while the filter portion is separated from the filter case.

[0171] The second contact member and the second filter part may be in closer contact than the first contact member and the first filter part while the filter part is separated from the filter case.

[0172] The above contact member may include a material having elasticity.

[0173] The first filter unit includes a first filter mesh for filtering foreign substances, and the second filter unit may include a second filter mesh for filtering foreign substances.

[0174] The second filter mesh above may be configured to filter foreign substances smaller in size than the foreign substances that can be filtered by the first filter mesh.

[0175] The cleaning member may include a coupling portion provided at the end of the cleaning member to be detachably coupled to the end of the filter case.

[0176] The above coupling portion includes a protrusion provided at the end of the coupling portion so as to be coupled to the filter case, and the filter case may include a catch groove in which the protrusion can be seated.

[0177] A clothing processing device according to one embodiment comprises a drum, a drying device provided on one side of the drum for removing moisture from air discharged from the drum and supplying dry air to the drum, and a filter detachably mounted on the drying device. The filter comprises a filter case, a filter section detachably mounted on the filter case, comprising a first filter section and a second filter section having a shape different from the first filter section, and a cleaning member provided on the filter case, the cleaning member being provided to remove foreign matter collected in the filter section while the filter section is separated from the filter case.

[0178] The first filter part can be rotatably coupled to the second filter part.

[0179] The cleaning member includes a first insertion slot into which the first filter part is inserted and a second insertion slot into which the second filter part is inserted, and the first insertion slot may have a shape different from the shape of the second insertion slot.

[0180] The cleaning member comprises a first contact member arranged to be in close contact with the first filter member to remove foreign matter collected in the first filter member while the filter member is separated from the filter case, and a second contact member arranged to be in close contact with the second filter member to remove foreign matter collected in the second filter member while the filter member is separated from the filter case, wherein the first contact member is provided on the inner side of the first insertion slot and the second contact member may be provided on the inner side of the second insertion slot.

[0181] The first contact member can scrape the first filter portion to separate foreign substances collected in the first filter portion while the filter portion is separated from the filter case, and the second contact member can scrape the second filter portion to separate foreign substances collected in the second filter portion while the filter portion is separated from the filter case.

[0182] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a clothing processing device including a filter can improve the usability and washability of the filter by removing foreign substances, such as lint collected in the filter mesh, through the operation of separating the filter part from the filter case.

[0183] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a first filter unit and a second filter unit are rotatably coupled to improve user convenience and ease of cleaning.

[0184] According to the concept of the present disclosure, by making the shapes of the first insertion slot and the second insertion slot different, it is possible to prevent misassembly or assembling the first filter part and the second filter part upside down.

[0185] According to the concept of the present disclosure, ease of use can be improved through an easy replacement structure of the cleaning member.

[0186] 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.

[0187] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims.

Claims

1. Tub; A drying device provided on the upper part of the tub, for removing moisture from the air discharged from the tub and supplying dry air to the tub; and The above drying device includes a filter that can be detachably mounted; The above filter is, Filter case; A filter part detachably mountable to the above filter case; and A clothing processing device comprising: a cleaning member provided in the filter case, wherein the cleaning member is provided to remove foreign matter collected in the filter part while the filter part is separated from the filter case.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above filter section is a clothing processing device comprising a first filter section and a second filter section having a shape different from that of the first filter section.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above first filter part is a clothing processing device rotatably coupled to the above second filter part.

4. In Paragraph 2, The above cleaning member is a clothing processing device comprising a first insertion slot into which the first filter part is inserted and a second insertion slot into which the second filter part is inserted.

5. In Paragraph 4, A clothing processing device in which the first insertion slot has a shape different from the shape of the second insertion slot.

6. In Paragraph 4, A clothing processing device in which the first insertion slot and the second insertion slot are provided in an asymmetrical shape with respect to the direction in which the filter part is separated from the filter case.

7. In Paragraph 1, The above cleaning member further comprises a contact member provided to remove foreign substances collected in the filter member while the filter member is separated from the filter case.

8. In Paragraph 4, The above cleaning member is, A first contact member provided to be in close contact with the first filter part to remove foreign substances collected in the first filter part while the filter part is separated from the filter case; and It includes a second contact member arranged to be in close contact with the second filter part and to remove foreign substances collected in the second filter part while the filter part is separated from the filter case. A clothing processing device in which the first contact member is provided inside the first insertion slot and the second contact member is provided inside the second insertion slot.

9. In Paragraph 8, The first contact member scrapes the first filter portion to separate foreign substances collected in the first filter portion while the filter portion is separated from the filter case, and The above second contact member is a clothing processing device that scrapes the second filter part to separate foreign substances collected in the second filter part while the filter part is separated from the filter case.

10. In Paragraph 8, A clothing processing device in which the second contact member and the second filter part are in closer contact than the first contact member and the first filter part while the filter part is separated from the filter case.

11. In Paragraph 7, The above contact member is a clothing processing device comprising an elastic material.

12. In Paragraph 1, The first filter unit includes a first filter mesh for filtering foreign substances, and The above second filter section is a clothing processing device comprising a second filter mesh for filtering foreign substances.

13. In Paragraph 12, The above second filter mesh is a clothing processing device configured to filter foreign substances smaller in size than the foreign substances that can be filtered by the first filter mesh.

14. In Paragraph 1, A clothing processing device comprising a cleaning member having a coupling portion provided at the end of the cleaning member to be detachably coupled to the end of the filter case.

15. In Paragraph 14, The above coupling portion includes a protrusion provided at the end of the coupling portion so as to be coupled to the filter case, and A clothing processing device comprising a catch groove in which the above-mentioned protrusion can be seated in the above-mentioned filter case.

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