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WO2025048175A1
WO2025048175A1 PCT/KR2024/008616 KR2024008616W WO2025048175A1 WO 2025048175 A1 WO2025048175 A1 WO 2025048175A1 KR 2024008616 W KR2024008616 W KR 2024008616W WO 2025048175 A1 WO2025048175 A1 WO 2025048175A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to a garment treatment device including a detergent supply device.
  • a garment treatment device is a device for treating and/or managing garments.
  • a garment treatment device may include a washing machine and a dryer.
  • a washing machine is a device that uses the driving force of a motor to mix together laundry, water, and detergent placed inside a tub, thereby washing the laundry through friction between them.
  • the cycles performed by the washing machine may include a washing cycle in which detergent and water are supplied to a tub containing laundry and the drum is rotated to wash the laundry, a rinsing cycle in which water is supplied to the tub and the drum is rotated to rinse the laundry, and a spin-drying cycle in which water is discharged from the tub and the drum is rotated to remove moisture from the laundry.
  • the washing machine may include a drain device configured to discharge water from the tub to the outside of the washing machine when performing a wash cycle, a rinse cycle, and/or a spin-dry cycle.
  • the drain device may also be configured to discharge water discharged from the tub back into the tub when performing a wash cycle and/or a rinse cycle.
  • the washing machine may include a detergent supply device to supply detergent to the tub for washing the laundry.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a garment treatment device with an improved detergent supply structure.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a clothes treatment device capable of supplying various types of detergents to a tub with a relatively simple structure.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a garment treatment device capable of preventing and/or reducing coagulation of detergent in a detergent supply device.
  • a garment treatment device includes a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, a detergent supply device disposed below the tub and configured to supply detergent to the tub, and a drainage device including a drain pipe configured to discharge water in the tub to the outside of the housing or to the detergent supply device.
  • the detergent supply device includes a first detergent container and a second detergent container, a first detergent pump configured to discharge detergent from the first detergent container, a second detergent pump configured to discharge detergent from the second detergent container, and a case guide connected to the first detergent pump and the second detergent pump.
  • the case guide is configured such that detergent discharged from the first detergent container or the second detergent container and water discharged from the drainage device are mixed while passing through the case guide.
  • a clothes treatment device includes a tub, a detergent supply device connected to the tub to supply detergent to the tub and positioned below the tub in the direction of gravity, and a drainage device configured to discharge water in the tub to the detergent supply device and including a drain pipe connected to the detergent supply device.
  • the detergent supply device includes an inlet port configured to allow water introduced from the drainage device to flow in, a discharge port configured to discharge water toward the tub, a case guide connecting the inlet port and the discharge port, a first detergent container, a second detergent container, and a third detergent container, a first detergent pump configured to supply detergent in the first detergent container to the case guide and connected to the first detergent container and the case guide, and a second detergent pump configured to supply detergent in the second detergent container or the third detergent container to the case guide and capable of connecting the second detergent container or the third detergent container and the case guide.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a portion of the interior of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an exemplary configuration of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a detergent drawer of a lower detergent supply device according to various embodiments withdrawn outside the housing.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a connection structure of a drainage device and a lower detergent supply device of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of a connection structure of a drainage device and a lower detergent supply device of a garment treatment device in a different direction from that shown in FIG. 6 according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 8 according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 8 according to various embodiments.
  • Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for controlling a clothing treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • Figure 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for controlling a clothing treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • Figure 13 is a perspective view showing an example of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • Figure 15 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration arranged inside a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration arranged inside a garment treatment device in a different direction than that shown in FIG. 15 according to various embodiments.
  • each of the phrases “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” can include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations of them.
  • a component e.g., a first component
  • another component e.g., a second component
  • the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • Washing machines can perform washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying processes.
  • Washing machines are an example of clothes treatment devices, and clothes treatment devices are devices that include devices that wash clothes (laundry items, drying items), devices that dry clothes, and devices that can perform both washing and drying of clothes.
  • Washing machines may include top-loading washing machines in which a laundry inlet for putting in or taking out laundry is provided to face upward, or front-loading washing machines in which a laundry inlet is provided to face forward. Washing machines according to various embodiments may include washing machines of other loading methods other than top-loading washing machines and front-loading washing machines.
  • the front-loading washing machine may include a washing machine with a dryer capable of drying laundry accommodated inside the drum.
  • the washing machine with a dryer may include a hot air supply device for supplying high-temperature air into the inside of the drum and a condensing device for removing moisture from air discharged from the drum.
  • the washing machine with a dryer may include a heat pump device.
  • the washing machine according to various embodiments may include a washing machine with a washing method other than the washing method described above.
  • a washing machine may include a housing that accommodates various components therein.
  • the housing may be provided in the form of a box with a laundry inlet formed on one side.
  • the washing machine may include a door for opening and closing the laundry compartment.
  • the door may be rotatably mounted to the housing by a hinge. At least a portion of the door may be transparent or translucent to allow the interior of the housing to be seen.
  • the washing machine may include a tub provided inside the housing to store water.
  • the tub may be provided in a generally cylindrical shape with a tub opening formed on one side, and may be arranged inside the housing so that the tub opening corresponds to the laundry inlet.
  • the tub may be connected to the housing by a damper.
  • the damper may absorb vibrations generated when the drum rotates, thereby attenuating vibrations transmitted to the housing.
  • a washing machine may include a drum configured to accommodate laundry.
  • the drum can be positioned inside the tub so that the drum opening provided on one side corresponds to the laundry inlet and the tub opening. Laundry can be accommodated in the drum or taken out from the drum by passing through the laundry inlet, the tub opening, and the drum opening in sequence.
  • the drum can perform each operation of washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration while rotating inside the tub.
  • a plurality of holes are formed in the cylindrical wall of the drum so that water stored in the tub can flow into the inside of the drum or flow out of the outside of the drum.
  • the washing machine may include a driving device configured to rotate the drum.
  • the driving device may include a driving motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting driving force generated by the driving motor to the drum.
  • the rotating shaft may be connected to the drum by penetrating the tub.
  • the drive device can rotate the drum forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration, or drying cycle.
  • 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 on 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 the detergent supply device and/or the tub. Water may be supplied to the tub via the detergent supply device. Water may be supplied to the tub without passing through the detergent supply device.
  • the water supply valve can open or close the water supply line in response to an electrical signal from the control unit.
  • the water supply valve can allow or block the supply of water to the tub from an external water source.
  • the water supply valve can include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.
  • the washing machine may include a detergent supply device configured to supply detergent to the tub.
  • the detergent supply device may include a manual detergent supply device that requires a user to insert detergent to be used for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically inserts a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash.
  • the detergent supply device may include a detergent box for storing detergent.
  • the detergent supply device may be configured to supply detergent into the tub during a water supply process. Water supplied through a water supply pipe may be mixed with detergent via the detergent supply device. The water mixed with detergent may be supplied into the tub.
  • Detergent is used as a term encompassing a pre-wash detergent, a main wash detergent, a fabric softener, a bleach, etc., and the detergent box 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.
  • the washing machine may include a drain device configured to discharge water contained in the tub to the outside.
  • the drain device may include a drain pipe extending from the bottom of the tub to the outside of the housing, a drain valve provided on the drain pipe to open and close the drain pipe, and a pump provided on the drain pipe.
  • the pump may pump water in the drain pipe to the outside of the housing.
  • the washing machine may include a control panel disposed on one side of the housing.
  • the control panel may provide a user interface for a user to interact with the washing machine.
  • the user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface, each of which may include various circuits.
  • At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.
  • the at least one input interface may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash/rinse/spin setting button.
  • the at least one input interface may include, for example, a tactile 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.
  • At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the washing machine to the user.
  • At least one output interface can convey information related to a washing course and operating time of the washing machine, washing settings/rinsing settings/spin settings to the user.
  • Information related to the operation of the washing machine can be output to a screen, an indicator, voice, etc.
  • At least one output interface can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the washing machine may include a communication module including various circuits to communicate with external devices via wires and/or wirelessly.
  • the communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.
  • the communication module can transmit data to an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, and/or a home appliance), or receive data from an external device.
  • an external device e.g., a server, a user device, and/or a home appliance
  • the communication module can establish communication with a server and/or a user device and/or a home appliance, and transmit and receive various data.
  • any of these communication modules can communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)).
  • a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)
  • a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless
  • a short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • a Bluetooth communication module a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • 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 a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.
  • the communication module can communicate with external devices such as a server, a user device, and other home appliances through a peripheral access point (AP).
  • the access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the washing machine or the user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected.
  • the washing machine or the 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., a drive motor, a water inlet valve).
  • the control unit can control various components of the washing machine to perform at least one cycle including water supply, washing, rinsing, and/or spin-drying according to a user input.
  • the control unit can control the drive motor to adjust the rotation speed of the drum, or control the water inlet valve of the water supply device to supply water to the tub.
  • the control unit may include hardware such as a CPU or a memory, and software such as a control program.
  • the control unit may include at least one processor including a processing circuitry configured to perform the above-described operation by using an algorithm for controlling the operation of components in the washing machine, at least one memory storing data in the form of a program, and data stored in the 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.
  • the memory and the processor may also be implemented as a single chip.
  • the processor according to the embodiments of the present disclosure may include various processing circuits and/or multiple processors.
  • processor used in this specification, including the claims, may include various processing circuits including at least one processor, and at least one of the at least one processor may be configured to individually and/or collectively perform various functions described herein in a distributed manner.
  • processors when “a processor,” “at least one processor,” or “one or more processors” are described as being configured to perform various functions, these terms also encompass, for example and without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor can perform all of the recited functions.
  • the at least one processor can include a combination of processors that perform the various functions enumerated/disclosed, for example in a distributed manner.
  • the at least one processor can execute program instructions to accomplish or perform the various functions.
  • a garment treatment device according to various embodiments will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings.
  • a washing machine is described as an example of a garment treatment device, but the spirit of the present disclosure is not limited to a washing machine and can be applied to various devices for treating and/or managing garments.
  • the X-axis direction can be defined as the front-back direction
  • the Y-axis direction can be defined as the left-right direction
  • the Z-axis direction can be defined as the up-down direction.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a portion of the interior of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • a garment treatment device (1) may include a housing (10) that accommodates various components therein.
  • 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 so as to face approximately forward.
  • the clothes treatment device (1) may include a door (40) for opening and closing the laundry inlet (11).
  • the door (40) may be rotatably mounted to the housing (10) by a hinge (41). At least a portion of the door (40) may be provided to be transparent or translucent so that the inside of the housing (10) may be visible.
  • the door (40) may include tempered glass.
  • the clothing treatment device (1) may include a tub (20) provided inside the housing (10) to store water.
  • the tub (20) is provided in a generally cylindrical shape with a tub opening (21) formed on one side, and may be arranged inside the housing (10) so that the tub opening (21) corresponds to the laundry inlet (11).
  • the tub opening (21) may be provided to face generally forward.
  • the tub (20) can be connected to the housing (10) by a damper (29).
  • the damper (29) can absorb vibrations generated when the drum (30) rotates and attenuate vibrations transmitted to the housing (10).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) may include a drum (30) provided to accommodate laundry. At least one lifter (33) may be provided inside the drum (30) to perform washing by raising and lowering the laundry.
  • the drum (30) can be placed inside the tub (20) so that the drum opening (31) provided on one side corresponds to the laundry inlet (11) and the tub opening (21). Laundry can be accommodated inside the drum (30) or taken out from the drum (30) by passing through the laundry inlet (11), the tub opening (21) and the drum opening (31) in sequence.
  • the drum opening (31) can be provided so as to face approximately forward.
  • the drum (30) can perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration process while rotating inside the tub (20).
  • a plurality of perforations (32) are formed in the cylindrical wall of the drum (30), so that water stored in the tub (20) can flow into the inside of the drum (30) or flow out to the outside of the drum (30).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) may include a driving device (50) configured to rotate a drum (30).
  • the driving device (50) may include a driving motor (51) and a rotating shaft (52) for transmitting driving force generated from the driving motor (51) to the drum (30).
  • the rotating shaft (52) may be connected to the drum (30) by penetrating the tub (20).
  • the driving device (50) can rotate the drum (30) forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration, or drying cycle.
  • the clothes treatment device (1) may include a water supply device (60) configured to supply water to the tub (20).
  • the water supply device (60) may include a water supply pipe (61) and a water supply valve (62) provided in the water supply pipe (61).
  • the water supply pipe (61) may be connected to an external water source.
  • the water supply pipe (61) may extend from the external water source to the upper detergent supply device (80) and/or the tub (20). Water may be supplied to the tub (20) via the upper detergent supply device (80). Water may be supplied to the tub (20) without passing through the upper detergent supply device (80).
  • the water supply valve (62) can open or close the water supply pipe (61) in response to an electrical signal from the control unit (90).
  • the water supply valve (62) can allow or block the supply of water from an external water source to the tub (20).
  • the water supply valve (62) can include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.
  • the clothes treatment device (1) may include a detergent supply device (80, 100) configured to supply detergent to the tub (20).
  • the detergent supply device (80, 100) may include an upper detergent supply device (80) and a lower detergent supply device (100).
  • the detergent may be used as a term encompassing a pre-wash detergent, a main wash detergent, a fabric softener, a bleach, etc.
  • the upper detergent supply device (80) may be located at the upper part of the tub (20).
  • the upper detergent supply device (80) may be located above the tub (20) in the direction of gravity.
  • the upper detergent supply device (80) may include a manual detergent supply device that requires the user to add detergent to be used for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically adds a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash.
  • the upper detergent supply device (80) may be connected to the tub (20) through a connecting pipe (81).
  • the upper detergent supply device (80) may be provided to supply solid detergent and/or fabric softener to the tub (20).
  • the type of detergent is not limited to the above-described example.
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) may be located at the bottom of the tub (20).
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) may be located below the tub (20) in the direction of gravity.
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) may include a manual detergent supply device that requires the user to add detergent to be used for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically adds a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash.
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) may be provided to supply liquid detergent and/or fabric softener to the tub (20).
  • the type of detergent is not limited to the above-described example.
  • the clothing treatment 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 in the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10).
  • the drainage device (70) may include a circulation pump (76) for circulating water in the tub (20) back to the tub (20) through the lower detergent supply device (100).
  • the drainage device (70) can be connected to the tub (20) through a tub connection pipe (72).
  • the drainage device (70) can discharge water in the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10) through a drain pipe (73).
  • the garment treatment device (1) may include a control panel (15) arranged on one side of the housing (10).
  • the control panel (15) may provide a user interface (16, 17) for interaction between a user and the garment treatment device (1).
  • the user interface (16, 17) may include at least one input interface (16) and at least one output interface (17).
  • At least one input interface (16) can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.
  • At least one input interface (16) may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash/rinse/spin setting button.
  • the at least one input interface (16) may include, for example, a tactile 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.
  • At least one output interface (17) can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the garment treatment device (1) to the user.
  • At least one output interface (17) can transmit information related to a washing course and the operation time of the clothes treatment device (1), and washing settings/rinsing settings/spin settings to the user.
  • Information related to the operation of the clothes treatment device can be output by a screen, an indicator, a voice, etc.
  • At least one output interface (17) can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • LED light emitting diode
  • FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an exemplary configuration of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • the garment treatment device (1) may include a user interface device (e.g., including a circuit) (15), a driving device (e.g., including a motor) (50), a water supply device (e.g., including a valve) (60), a drain device (e.g., including a drain pipe) (70), a sensor unit (95), a communication module (e.g., including a communication circuit) (96), a control unit (e.g., including a processing circuit and a memory) (90), and a detergent supply device (e.g., including a detergent pump) (80, 100).
  • a user interface device e.g., including a circuit
  • a driving device e.g., including a motor
  • a water supply device e.g., including a valve
  • a drain device e.g., including a drain pipe
  • a sensor unit e.g., including a sensor unit
  • a communication module e.g., including a communication circuit
  • the user interface device (15) may include various interface circuits and provide a user interface for interaction between a user and a garment treatment device (1).
  • the user interface device (15) may include at least one input interface (16) and at least one output interface (17).
  • At least one input interface (16) can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.
  • At least one input interface (16) may include a power button, an operation button, a course selection dial (or a course selection button), and a wash/rinse/spin setting button.
  • the at least one input interface (16) may include, for example, a tactile 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.
  • At least one output interface (17) can transmit various data related to the operation of the garment treatment device (1) to the user by generating sensory information.
  • At least one output interface (17) can transmit information related to a washing course and the operation time of the garment treatment device (1), and washing settings/rinsing settings/spin settings to the user.
  • Information related to the operation of the garment treatment device (1) can be output by a screen, an indicator, a voice, etc.
  • At least one output interface (17) can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the driving device (50) may include a driving motor (51) that provides driving force to rotate the drum (30).
  • the driving device (50) may operate based on a control signal from the control unit (90).
  • the water supply device (60) may include a water supply valve (62) that opens and closes a water supply pipe (61) extending from an external water source to the upper detergent supply device (80) and/or the tub (20).
  • the water supply valve (62) may be opened and closed based on a control signal from the control unit (90).
  • the drainage device (70) may include a drainage pump (71) for discharging water from the tub (20) to the outside of the clothing treatment device (1) housing (10).
  • the drainage pump (71) may operate based on a control signal from the control unit (90).
  • the drainage device (70) may include a circulation pump (76) to circulate water from the tub (20) back to the tub (20) through the lower detergent supply device (100).
  • the circulation pump (76) may operate based on a control signal from the control unit (90).
  • the detergent supply device (80, 100) may include a detergent pump (131, 132) for supplying detergent.
  • the detergent pump (131, 132) may operate based on a control signal from the control unit (90).
  • the sensor unit (95) may include at least one sensor that obtains information related to the operating status of the clothing treatment device (1).
  • the sensor unit (95) may include at least one of a sensor for detecting the weight of laundry accommodated in the drum (30), a water level sensor for detecting the water level of the tub, a sensor for detecting the operating status of the driving device (50), a flow rate sensor for detecting the amount of water flowing into the tub (20) through the water supply device (60), or a sensor for detecting the operating status of the drainage device (70).
  • the sensor that detects the operating status of the driving device (50) may include, for example, a current sensor that measures the driving current applied to the driving motor (51), but is not limited thereto.
  • the sensor that detects the operating status of the drainage device (70) may include, for example, a current sensor that measures the driving current applied to the drainage pump (71), but is not limited thereto.
  • the garment treatment device (1) may include a communication module (96) including various communication circuits for wired and/or wireless communication with an external device.
  • the communication module (96) may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module.
  • the communication module (96) can transmit data to an external device (e.g., a server, a user device, and/or a home appliance), or receive data from an external device.
  • an external device e.g., a server, a user device, and/or a home appliance
  • the communication module (96) can establish communication with a server and/or a user device and/or a home appliance, and transmit and receive various data.
  • the communication module (96) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between external devices, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module (96) can include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • any of these communication modules can communicate with the external device through a first network (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)).
  • a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)
  • a first network e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless
  • a short-range wireless communication module may include, but is not limited to, a Bluetooth communication module, a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • a Bluetooth communication module a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication module, a Near Field Communication module, a WLAN (Wi-Fi) communication module, a Zigbee communication module, an infrared (IrDA, infrared Data Association) communication module, a WFD (Wi-Fi Direct) communication module, a UWB (ultrawideband) communication module, an Ant+ communication module, a microwave (uWave) communication module, etc.
  • 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 a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.
  • the communication module (96) can communicate with external devices such as a server, a user device, and other home appliances through a peripheral access point (AP).
  • the access point (AP) can connect a local area network (LAN) to which the garment treatment device (1) or the user device is connected to a wide area network (WAN) to which the server is connected.
  • the garment treatment device (1) or the user device can be connected to the server through the wide area network (WAN).
  • the control unit (90) can control various components of the garment treatment device (1) (e.g., a driving device (50), a water supply device (60)).
  • the control unit (90) can control various components of the garment treatment device (1) to perform at least one process including water supply, washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration according to a user input.
  • the control unit (90) can control the drive motor (51) to adjust the rotation speed of the drum (30) or control the water supply valve (62) of the water supply device (50) to supply water to the tub (20).
  • the control unit (90) may include hardware such as a CPU (e.g., a processor (91) and/or a memory (92), and software such as a control program.
  • the control unit (90) may include at least one memory (92) storing data in the form of a program, an algorithm for controlling the operation of components in the clothing treatment device (1), and at least one processor (91) performing the aforementioned operation using data stored in the at least one memory.
  • the memory (92) and the processor (91) may each be implemented as separate chips.
  • the processor (91) may include one or more processor chips or one or more processing cores.
  • the memory (92) may include one or more memory chips or one or more memory blocks.
  • the memory (92) and the processor (91) may also be implemented as a single chip.
  • the processor may include various processing circuits and/or multiple processors.
  • a “processor” may include various processing circuits including at least one processor, one or more of which may be configured to perform various functions described herein, individually and/or collectively, in a distributed manner.
  • processor when “processor,” “at least one processor,” or “one or more processors” are described as being configured to perform various functions, these terms also encompass, for example and without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions.
  • the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform various of the recited/disclosed functions, for example in a distributed manner.
  • the at least one processor may execute program instructions to accomplish or perform various functions.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a detergent drawer of a lower detergent supply device according to various embodiments is pulled out to the outside of the housing.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a connection structure of a drainage device and a lower detergent supply device of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a connection structure of a drainage device and a lower detergent supply device of a garment treatment device in a different direction from that shown in FIG. 6 according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 8 is a front view showing various configurations of a drainage device and a lower detergent supply device of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) is referred to as the detergent supply device (100), and only the lower detergent supply device (100) is described. However, it will be understood that the configuration applied to the lower detergent supply device (100) can also be applied to the upper detergent supply device (80).
  • the drainage device (70) may be configured to drain water from the tub (20) to the outside of the housing (10) or to the detergent supply device (100).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) may include a circulation guide (101) for connecting the drainage device (70) and the detergent supply device (100).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) may include a detergent guide (102) for connecting the detergent supply device (100) and the tub (20).
  • the drainage device (70) may include a filter (75) for filtering foreign substances from water passing through the drainage device (70).
  • the filter (75) may be detachable to the outside of the housing (10).
  • the filter (75) may include a filter handle (75a) for a user to grasp. As the filter (75) is provided in the drainage device (70), foreign substances may be prevented/reduced from flowing into the detergent supply device (100).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a first detergent box (121) for storing detergent.
  • a first detergent box (121) for storing detergent.
  • general detergent may be stored in the first detergent box (121).
  • the first detergent box (121) may be installed in the first detergent drawer (151).
  • the first detergent box (121) may be installed in the first detergent drawer (151) and may be withdrawn to the outside of the housing (10) or introduced into the inside of the housing (10).
  • the first detergent drawer (151) may be provided to be slidable relative to the housing (10).
  • the first detergent drawer (151) may include a first drawer handle (151a) for the user to grasp.
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a first detergent cover (153) for covering the open upper portion of the first detergent container (121).
  • the first detergent cover (153) may be detachably mounted to the first detergent container (121).
  • the first detergent cover (153) may prevent and/or reduce detergent in the first detergent container (121) from overflowing outside the first detergent container (121).
  • a first cover lid (153a) can be detachably connected to the first detergent cover (153).
  • the first cover lid (153a) can cover an opening formed in the first detergent cover (153) for pouring detergent into the first detergent container (121).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a first pump connection (156) for connecting the first detergent container (121) and the first detergent pump (131).
  • the first detergent pump (131) may be docked with the first detergent container (121) through the first pump connection (156). Through the first pump connection (156), the first detergent pump (131) may pump detergent from the first detergent container (121) to the case guide (116).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a second detergent box (122) for storing detergent.
  • a fabric softener may be stored in the second detergent box (122).
  • the second detergent box (122) may be mounted in the second detergent drawer (152).
  • the second detergent box (122) may be pulled out of the housing (10) or introduced into the housing (10) while being mounted in the second detergent drawer (152).
  • the second detergent drawer (152) may be provided to be slidable relative to the housing (10).
  • the second detergent drawer (152) may include a second drawer handle (152a) for the user to grasp.
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a third detergent box (123) for storing detergent.
  • a neutral detergent may be stored in the third detergent box (123).
  • the third detergent box (123) may be installed in the second detergent drawer (152).
  • the third detergent box (123) may be installed in the second detergent drawer (152) and may be pulled out of the housing (10) or introduced into the housing (10).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a second detergent cover (154) for covering the open top of the second detergent container (122).
  • the second detergent cover (154) may be detachably mounted to the second detergent container (122).
  • the second detergent cover (154) may prevent and/or reduce detergent in the second detergent container (122) from overflowing outside the second detergent container (122).
  • a second cover lid (154a) can be detachably connected to the second detergent cover (154).
  • the second cover lid (154a) can cover an opening formed in the second detergent cover (154) for pouring detergent into the second detergent container (122).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a third detergent cover (155) for covering the open upper portion of the third detergent container (123).
  • the third detergent cover (155) may be detachably mounted to the third detergent container (123).
  • the third detergent cover (155) may prevent and/or reduce detergent in the third detergent container (123) from overflowing outside the third detergent container (123).
  • a third cover lid (155a) can be detachably connected to the third detergent cover (155).
  • the third cover lid (155a) can cover an opening formed in the third detergent cover (155) to inject detergent into the third detergent container (123).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a second pump connection (157) for connecting the second detergent container (122) and the second detergent pump (132).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may be docked with the second detergent container (122) through the second pump connection (157). Through the second pump connection (157), the second detergent pump (132) may pump detergent from the second detergent container (122) to the case guide (116).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a third pump connection (158) for connecting the third detergent container (123) and the second detergent pump (132). Through the third pump connection (158), the second detergent pump (132) can be docked with the third detergent container (123). Through the third pump connection (158), the second detergent pump (132) can pump detergent from the third detergent container (123) to the case guide (116).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a detergent case (110) capable of accommodating at least a portion of a first detergent container (121), at least a portion of a second detergent container (122), and at least a portion of a third detergent container (123).
  • a first detergent pump (131) may be mounted on the detergent case (110).
  • a second detergent pump (132) may be mounted on the detergent case (110).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include an inlet port (111) into which water discharged from the drain device (70) flows.
  • the inlet port (111) may be provided in the detergent case (110).
  • the inlet port (111) may be connected to the drain device (70) by a circulation guide (101).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a discharge port (112) for discharging water introduced through the inlet port (111) to the outside of the detergent supply device (100).
  • the discharge port (112) may be provided in the detergent case (110).
  • the discharge port (112) may be connected to the tub (20) by the detergent guide (102).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a case guide (116) that guides water flowing in from the drain device (70).
  • the case guide (116) may be provided in the detergent case (110).
  • the case guide (116) can be connected to the first detergent pump (131) and the second detergent pump (132).
  • the first detergent pump (131) and the second detergent pump (132) can be arranged to discharge detergent into the case guide (116).
  • the case guide (116) may include a first connection portion (117) connected to a first detergent pump (131).
  • the first detergent pump (131) may discharge detergent sucked from the first detergent container (121) through the first connection portion (117). Water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) through the inlet port (111) may pass through the first connection portion (117) and be mixed with detergent supplied by the first detergent pump (131).
  • the first connection portion (117) may extend approximately in the vertical direction.
  • the case guide (116) may include a second connection portion (118) connected to a second detergent pump (132).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may discharge detergent sucked from the second detergent container (122) or the third detergent container (123) through the second connection portion (118). Water mixed with detergent supplied by the second detergent pump (132) while passing through the second connection portion (118) may be discharged to the outside of the detergent supply device (100) through the discharge port (112).
  • the second connection portion (118) may extend approximately in the vertical direction.
  • the case guide (116) may include an extension (119) connecting the first connection (117) and the second connection (118).
  • the extension (119) may guide water passing through the first connection (117) to the second connection (118).
  • water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) may pass through one path and be discharged while being mixed with detergent.
  • the extension (119) may be extended in a substantially horizontal direction.
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a first detergent pump (131) connectable to a first detergent container (121).
  • the first detergent pump (131) may be operable to supply detergent from the first detergent container (121) to the case guide (116).
  • the first detergent pump (131) may include a first detergent box connection portion (131a) for being connected to the first detergent box (121). When the first detergent pump (131) and the first detergent box (121) are connected, at least a portion of the first detergent box connection portion (131a) may be located inside the first detergent box (121). Through the first detergent box connection portion (131a), the first detergent pump (131) may suck up detergent inside the first detergent box (121).
  • the detergent supply device (100) may include a second detergent pump (132) connectable to a second detergent container (122).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may be operable to supply detergent from the second detergent container (122) to the case guide (116).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may include a second detergent box connection portion (132a) for being connected to the second detergent box (122).
  • a second detergent box connection portion (132a) for being connected to the second detergent box (122).
  • the second detergent pump (132) and the second detergent box (122) are connected, at least a portion of the second detergent box connection portion (132a) may be located inside the second detergent box (122). Through the second detergent box connection portion (132a), the second detergent pump (132) may suck detergent inside the second detergent box (122).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may be provided so as to be connectable to the third detergent container (123).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may be provided so as to be operable to supply detergent from the third detergent container (123) to the case guide (116).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may include a third detergent box connection portion (132b) for connection to the third detergent box (123).
  • a third detergent box connection portion (132b) for connection to the third detergent box (123).
  • the second detergent pump (132) and the third detergent box (123) are connected, at least a portion of the third detergent box connection portion (132b) may be located inside the third detergent box (123).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may suck detergent inside the third detergent box (123).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) is configured to supply detergent stored in the first detergent box (121), the second detergent box (122), and the third detergent box (123) using the first detergent pump (131) and the second detergent pump (132), so that various types of detergent can be supplied according to the user's needs with a relatively simple configuration.
  • a clothing treatment device (1) can supply detergent stored in a first detergent box (121) to a tub (20).
  • water discharged from the drain device (70) can be guided to the detergent supply device (100) by the circulation guide (101).
  • the water guided by the circulation guide (101) can flow into the interior of the detergent supply device (100) through the inlet port (111).
  • the water flowing in through the inlet port (111) can pass through the first connection portion (117) of the case guide (116).
  • the first detergent pump (131) may be arranged to directly supply detergent to the case guide (116).
  • the first detergent discharge portion (131b) of the first detergent pump (131) may be connected to the detergent case (110) to directly supply detergent to the case guide (116) through which water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) flows.
  • the first detergent discharge portion (131b) may be connected to the first connection port (117a) of the first connection portion (117). The detergent discharged through the first detergent discharge portion (131b) may be directly discharged to the case guide (116) through the first connection port (117a).
  • the garment treatment device (1) can minimize and/or reduce the detergent from accumulating and coagulating in the detergent supply device (100).
  • the garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment can minimize and/or reduce the path through which the detergent is supplied by the first detergent pump (131).
  • the garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment minimizes/reduces the section in which the detergent moves between the first detergent discharge portion (131b) through which the detergent is discharged from the first detergent pump (131) and the first connection port (117a), and thus, the possibility of the detergent from accumulating and coagulating can be reduced.
  • the clothing treatment device (1) can prevent/reduce detergent from coagulating around the first detergent discharge portion (131b) of the first detergent pump (131), since water passing through the detergent supply device (100) always passes around the first detergent discharge portion (131b) of the first detergent pump (131).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) can prevent/reduce detergent from coagulating around the first detergent discharge portion (131b) of the first detergent pump (131), so that water passing through the case guide (116) can be mixed with detergent existing between the first detergent discharge portion (131b) and the first connection port (117a) and be discharged together from the detergent supply device (100). That is, water passing through the case guide (116) can remove detergent existing between the first detergent discharge portion (131b) and the first connection port (117a) from the area between the first detergent discharge portion (131b) and the first connection port (117a).
  • Water and detergent passing through the first connection (117) can flow to the second connection (118) through the extension (119) of the case guide (116).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may not operate.
  • the second detergent pump (132) may not additionally supply detergent to the second connection (118). Water and detergent passing through the second connection (118) are discharged to the detergent guide (102) through the discharge port (112) and can be provided to the tub (20) along the detergent guide (102).
  • a clothing treatment device (1) can supply detergent stored in a second detergent box (122) or a third detergent box (123) to a tub (20).
  • water discharged from the drain device (70) can be guided to the detergent supply device (100) by the circulation guide (101).
  • the water guided by the circulation guide (101) can flow into the interior of the detergent supply device (100) through the inlet port (111).
  • the water flowing in through the inlet port (111) can pass through the first connection portion (117) of the case guide (116).
  • the first detergent pump (131) When the detergent stored in the second detergent box (122) or the third detergent box (123) is supplied to the tub (20), the first detergent pump (131) may not operate.
  • the first detergent pump (131) may not supply detergent to the first connection part (117). Water passing through the first connection part (117) may flow to the second connection part (118) through the extension part (119) of the case guide (116).
  • the second detergent pump (132) may be arranged to directly supply detergent to the case guide (116).
  • the second detergent discharge portion (132c) of the second detergent pump (132) may be connected to the detergent case (110) to directly supply detergent to the case guide (116) through which water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) flows.
  • the second detergent discharge portion (132c) may be connected to the second connection port (118a) of the second connection portion (118). The detergent discharged through the second detergent discharge portion (132c) may be directly discharged to the case guide (116) through the second connection port (118a).
  • the garment treatment device (1) can minimize and/or reduce the detergent from accumulating and coagulating in the detergent supply device (100).
  • the garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment can minimize and/or reduce the path through which the detergent is supplied by the second detergent pump (132).
  • the garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment minimizes and/or reduces the section through which the detergent moves between the second detergent discharge portion (132c) through which the detergent is discharged from the second detergent pump (132) and the second connection port (118a), and thus, the possibility of the detergent from accumulating and coagulating can be reduced.
  • the garment treatment device (1) can prevent and/or reduce detergent from coagulating around the second detergent discharge port (132c) of the second detergent pump (132) because water passing through the detergent supply device (100) always passes around the second detergent discharge port (132c) of the second detergent pump (132).
  • the garment treatment device (1) can prevent and/or reduce detergent from coagulating around the second detergent discharge port (132c) of the second detergent pump (132) by mixing water passing through the case guide (116) with detergent existing between the second detergent discharge port (132c) and the second connection port (118a) and discharge them together from the detergent supply device (100). That is, water passing through the case guide (116) can remove detergent existing between the second detergent discharge port (132c) and the second connection port (118a) from the area between the second detergent discharge port (132c) and the second connection port (118a).
  • both the first detergent pump (131) and the second detergent pump (132) can operate. While the first detergent pump (131) supplies detergent to the first connection part (117) and the second detergent pump (132) supplies detergent to the second connection part (118), water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) can be mixed with a plurality of detergents while passing through the case guide (116) sequentially.
  • Figure 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a control method of a clothing treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • a user can select a detergent to be injected during a washing cycle through at least one input interface (16) of the garment treatment device (1) (1100).
  • the garment treatment device (1) can store a general detergent in a first detergent box (121), a fabric softener in a second detergent box (122), and a neutral detergent in a third detergent box (123).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the first detergent pump (131) (1200).
  • the general detergent stored in the first detergent box (121) can be supplied to the case guide (116) of the detergent supply device (100).
  • the general detergent stored in the first detergent box (121) by the first detergent pump (131) can be discharged to the first connection portion (117) of the case guide (116).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the circulation pump (76) to supply water to the detergent supply device (100) (1300).
  • water in the tub (20) can pass through the drainage device (70) and be supplied to the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water supplied to the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the case guide (116) and be mixed with the general detergent supplied to the case guide (116) by the first detergent pump (131) and be discharged from the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the first connection portion (117) of the case guide (116) and be mixed with the general detergent.
  • the water and the general detergent discharged from the detergent supply device (100) can be guided to the tub (20) through the detergent guide (102).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the second detergent pump (132) (1201). As the second detergent pump (132) operates, the neutral detergent stored in the third detergent box (123) can be supplied to the case guide (116) of the detergent supply device (100). The neutral detergent stored in the third detergent box (123) by the second detergent pump (132) can be discharged to the second connection portion (118) of the case guide (116).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the circulation pump (76) to supply water to the detergent supply device (100) (1301).
  • water in the tub (20) can pass through the drainage device (70) and be supplied to the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water supplied to the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the case guide (116) and be mixed with the neutral detergent supplied to the case guide (116) by the second detergent pump (132) and be discharged from the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the second connection portion (118) of the case guide (116) and be mixed with the neutral detergent.
  • the water and the neutral detergent discharged from the detergent supply device (100) can be guided to the tub (20) through the detergent guide (102).
  • the clothes treatment device (1) As general detergent or neutral detergent is supplied to the tub (20), the clothes treatment device (1) according to one embodiment performs a washing process (1400).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the second detergent pump (132) to perform the rinsing cycle (1500).
  • the fabric softener stored in the second detergent box (122) can be supplied to the case guide (116) of the detergent supply device (100).
  • the fabric softener stored in the second detergent box (122) can be discharged to the second connection portion (118) of the case guide (116) by the second detergent pump (132).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the circulation pump (76) to supply water to the detergent supply device (100) (1600).
  • water in the tub (20) can pass through the drainage device (70) and be supplied to the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water supplied to the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the case guide (116) and be mixed with the softener supplied to the case guide (116) by the second detergent pump (132) and be discharged from the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the second connection portion (118) of the case guide (116) and be mixed with the softener.
  • the water and the softener discharged from the detergent supply device (100) can be guided to the tub (20) through the detergent guide (102).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) As the softener is supplied to the tub (20), the clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment performs a rinsing process (1700).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) can selectively inject three types of detergent with two detergent pumps (131, 132), so that the user can select various types of detergent with a relatively simple configuration.
  • the clothing treatment device (1) since the clothing treatment device (1) is provided so that water always passes through the portion where the detergent is supplied during the process of supplying the detergent, it is possible to prevent/reduce the detergent from coagulating in the portion where the detergent is supplied.
  • Figure 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a control method of a clothing treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • a user can select a washing course through at least one input interface (16) of a garment treatment device (1) (2100).
  • the washing course may include a general course, an automatic adjustment course, a wool course, and a boiling course.
  • the sensor unit (95) can detect the weight of laundry accommodated in the drum (30) (2200).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the driving device (50) so that the sensor unit (95) can detect the weight of laundry accommodated in the drum (30).
  • the control unit (90) can determine the amount of detergent to be injected based on information about the weight of laundry received in the drum (30) from the sensor unit (95) (2300). For example, if the weight of laundry received in the drum (30) is heavy, the control unit (90) can determine the injection of a relatively large amount of detergent.
  • the control unit (90) can determine the detergent based on the course selected by the user (2400). For example, if the general course is selected, the control unit (90) can determine the input of the general detergent. For example, if the wool course is selected, the control unit (90) can determine the input of the neutral detergent.
  • the general detergent can be stored in the first detergent box (121), the fabric softener can be stored in the second detergent box (122), and the neutral detergent can be stored in the third detergent box (123).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the first detergent pump (131) (2500).
  • the general detergent stored in the first detergent box (121) can be supplied to the case guide (116) of the detergent supply device (100).
  • the general detergent stored in the first detergent box (121) by the first detergent pump (131) can be discharged to the first connection portion (117) of the case guide (116).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the circulation pump (76) to supply water to the detergent supply device (100) (2600).
  • water in the tub (20) can pass through the drainage device (70) and be supplied to the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water supplied to the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the case guide (116) and be mixed with the general detergent supplied to the case guide (116) by the first detergent pump (131) and be discharged from the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the first connection portion (117) of the case guide (116) and be mixed with the general detergent.
  • the water and the general detergent discharged from the detergent supply device (100) can be guided to the tub (20) through the detergent guide (102).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the second detergent pump (132) (2501). As the second detergent pump (132) operates, the neutral detergent stored in the third detergent container (123) can be supplied to the case guide (116) of the detergent supply device (100). The neutral detergent stored in the third detergent container (123) by the second detergent pump (132) can be discharged to the second connection portion (118) of the case guide (116).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the circulation pump (76) to supply water to the detergent supply device (100) (2601).
  • water in the tub (20) can pass through the drainage device (70) and be supplied to the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water supplied to the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the case guide (116) and be mixed with the neutral detergent supplied to the case guide (116) by the second detergent pump (132) and be discharged from the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the second connection portion (118) of the case guide (116) and be mixed with the neutral detergent.
  • the water and the neutral detergent discharged from the detergent supply device (100) can be guided to the tub (20) through the detergent guide (102).
  • the clothes treatment device (1) As general detergent or neutral detergent is supplied to the tub (20), the clothes treatment device (1) according to one embodiment performs a washing process (2700).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the second detergent pump (132) to perform the rinsing cycle (2800).
  • the fabric softener stored in the second detergent box (122) can be supplied to the case guide (116) of the detergent supply device (100).
  • the fabric softener stored in the second detergent box (122) can be discharged to the second connection portion (118) of the case guide (116) by the second detergent pump (132).
  • the control unit (90) can operate the circulation pump (76) to supply water to the detergent supply device (100) (2900).
  • water in the tub (20) can pass through the drainage device (70) and be supplied to the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water supplied to the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the case guide (116) and be mixed with the softener supplied to the case guide (116) by the second detergent pump (132) and be discharged from the detergent supply device (100).
  • the water flowing into the detergent supply device (100) can pass through the second connection portion (118) of the case guide (116) and be mixed with the softener.
  • the water and the softener discharged from the detergent supply device (100) can be guided to the tub (20) through the detergent guide (102).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) As the softener is supplied to the tub (20), the clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment performs a rinsing process (3000).
  • the clothing treatment device (1) can detect the weight of laundry loaded into the drum (30) and determine the amount of detergent to be loaded based on the weight, so that user convenience can be increased.
  • the clothing treatment device (1) can determine the detergent to be injected based on the selected course, so that user convenience can be increased.
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 15 is a drawing showing various components arranged inside a garment treatment device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing various components arranged inside a garment treatment device in a different direction from that shown in FIG. 15 according to various embodiments.
  • FIGS. 13, 14, 15, and 16 which may be referred to as FIGS. 13 to 16
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) of the garment treatment device (1001) illustrated in FIGS. 13 to 16 may have the same configuration as the lower detergent supply device (100) of the garment treatment device (1) illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 12.
  • a clothing treatment device (1001) may include a housing (1010) that accommodates various components therein.
  • the housing (1010) may be provided in a box shape with a laundry inlet (1011) formed on one side.
  • the laundry inlet (1011) may be provided so as to face approximately forward.
  • the clothes treatment device (1001) may include a door (1040) for opening and closing the laundry inlet (1011).
  • the door (1040) may be rotatably mounted to the housing (1010) by a hinge. At least a portion of the door (1040) may be provided to be transparent or translucent so that the interior of the housing (1010) may be visible.
  • the door (1040) may include tempered glass.
  • the clothing treatment device (1001) may include a tub (1020) provided inside the housing (1010) to store water.
  • the tub (1020) is provided in a generally cylindrical shape with a tub opening (1021) formed on one side, and may be arranged inside the housing (1010) so that the tub opening (1021) corresponds to the laundry inlet (1011).
  • the tub opening (1021) may be provided to face generally forward.
  • the tub (1020) can be connected to the housing (1010) by a damper (1025).
  • the damper (1025) can absorb vibrations generated when the drum (1030) rotates and attenuate vibrations transmitted to the housing (1010).
  • the clothing treatment device (1001) may include a drum (1030) configured to receive laundry. At least one lifter (1033) may be provided inside the drum (1030) to perform washing by raising and lowering the laundry.
  • the drum (1030) can perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration process while rotating inside the tub (1020).
  • a plurality of perforations (1032) are formed in the cylindrical wall of the drum (1030) so that water stored in the tub (1020) can flow into the inside of the drum (1030) or flow out of the outside of the drum (1030).
  • the clothing treatment device (1001) may include a driving device (1050) configured to rotate a drum (1030).
  • the driving device (1050) may include a driving motor and a rotating shaft for transmitting driving force generated by the driving motor to the drum (1030).
  • the rotating shaft may pass through the tub (1020) and be connected to the drum (1030).
  • the driving device (1050) can rotate the drum (1030) forward or backward to perform each operation according to the washing, rinsing, and/or dehydration, or drying cycle.
  • the clothes treatment device (1001) may include a water supply device (1060) configured to supply water to the tub (1020).
  • the water supply device (1060) may include a water supply pipe (1061) and a water supply valve (1062) provided in the water supply pipe (1061).
  • the water supply pipe (1061) may be connected to an external water source.
  • the water supply pipe (1061) may extend from the external water source to the tub (1020). Water may be supplied to the lower detergent supply device (100) via the tub (1020). Water may also be supplied to the lower detergent supply device (100) without passing through the tub (1020).
  • the water supply valve (1062) can open or close the water supply pipe (1061) in response to an electrical signal from the control unit.
  • the water supply valve (1062) can allow or block the supply of water from an external water source to the tub (1020).
  • the water supply valve (1062) can include, for example, a solenoid valve that opens and closes in response to an electrical signal.
  • the clothes treatment device (1001) may include a detergent supply device (1080, 100) configured to supply detergent to the tub (1020).
  • the detergent supply device (1080, 100) may include an upper detergent supply device (1080) and a lower detergent supply device (100).
  • the detergent may be used as a term encompassing a pre-wash detergent, a main wash detergent, a fabric softener, a bleach, and the like.
  • the upper detergent supply device (1080) may be located at the upper part of the tub (1020).
  • the upper detergent supply device (1080) may be located above the tub (1020) in the direction of gravity.
  • the upper detergent supply device (1080) may include a manual detergent supply device that requires a user to add detergent to be used for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically adds a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash.
  • the upper detergent supply device (1080) may be connected to the tub (1020) via a connecting pipe (1081).
  • the upper detergent supply device (1080) may be provided to supply solid detergent and/or fabric softener to the tub (1020).
  • the type of detergent is not limited to the above-described example.
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) may be located at the bottom of the tub (1020).
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) may be located below the tub (1020) in the direction of gravity.
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) may include a manual detergent supply device that requires a user to add detergent to be used for each wash, and an automatic detergent supply device that stores a large amount of detergent and automatically adds a predetermined amount of detergent during the wash.
  • the lower detergent supply device (100) may be provided to supply liquid detergent and/or fabric softener to the tub (1020).
  • the type of detergent is not limited to the above-described example.
  • the clothing treatment device (1001) may include a drainage device (1070) configured to discharge water contained in the tub (1020) to the outside.
  • the drainage device (1070) may include a drainage pump (1071) for discharging water in the tub (1020) to the outside of the housing (1010).
  • the drainage device (1070) may include a circulation pump (1076) for circulating water in the tub (1020) back to the tub (1020) through the lower detergent supply device (100).
  • the drain device (1070) can be connected to the tub (1020) through a tub connection pipe (1072).
  • the drain device (1070) can discharge water in the tub (1020) to the outside of the housing (1010) through a drain pipe (1073).
  • the garment treatment device (1001) may include a control panel (1015) disposed on one side of the housing (1010).
  • the control panel (1015) may provide a user interface for interaction between a user and the garment treatment device (1001).
  • the user interface may include at least one input interface and at least one output interface.
  • At least one input interface can convert sensory information received from a user into an electrical signal.
  • At least one output interface can visually or audibly convey information related to the operation of the garment treatment device (1001) to the user.
  • At least one output interface can transmit information related to a washing course and an operating time of the garment treatment device (1001), and washing settings/rinsing settings/spin settings to a user.
  • Information related to the operation of the garment treatment device can be output by a screen, an indicator, a voice, etc.
  • At least one output interface can include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel, a speaker, etc.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • LED light emitting diode
  • the clothes treatment device (1001) may include a drying device (1090) for drying laundry accommodated inside the drum (1030).
  • the drying device (1090) may be configured to heat air and supply it to the inside of the tub (1020).
  • the drying device (1090) may be configured to dry and heat air discharged from the tub (1020) and circulate the dried and heated air into the inside of the tub (1020) to dry clothes inside the drum (1030).
  • the drying device (1090) according to various embodiments may be placed on the upper portion of the tub (1020).
  • the drying device (1090) may include a drying device case (1090a) in which a heat pump for drying air may be installed.
  • the drying device (1090) may include a drying device cover (1090b) coupled to the drying device case (1090a) to form a path through which air may move.
  • the drying device cover (1090b) may cover an open upper surface of the drying device case (1090a).
  • a drying device (1090) may be configured in a heat pump manner.
  • the drying device (1090) may include a compressor (1091), a condenser (1092), an evaporator (1093), an expansion valve, and a refrigerant pipe (1094) through which refrigerant circulates.
  • the compressor (1091), the condenser (1092), the evaporator (1093), etc. of the heat pump may be placed in a drying device case (1090a).
  • the compressor (1091) compresses the refrigerant, and the compressed high temperature, high pressure refrigerant can move to the condenser (1092).
  • the condenser (1092) can cool the refrigerant and heat the surrounding air. The heated air can be introduced into the interior of the drum (1030) to dry clothes.
  • the refrigerant expanded through the expansion valve can absorb heat in the evaporator (1093) and cool the surrounding air. That is, the evaporator (1093) can cool the high temperature and humidity air that passed through the inside of the drum (1030) and remove moisture.
  • the air from which moisture has been removed passes through the condenser (1092) and can be heated again while exchanging heat with the refrigerant passing through the condenser (1092). That is, the condenser (1092) can heat the air that passed through the evaporator (1093).
  • a drying device (1090) may be placed on the upper side of the tub (1020).
  • an inlet duct (1095) through which air is introduced into the drying device (1090)
  • a heating duct (1096) through which a condenser (1092) and an evaporator (1093) are placed
  • a supply duct (1097) through which air heated in the drying device (1090) is supplied to the interior of the drum (1030) may be provided.
  • the inlet duct (1095) is provided so that air passing through the interior of the tub (1020) can be introduced into the drying device (1090).
  • the inlet duct (1095) can be arranged on the upper side of the tub (1020).
  • the inlet duct (1095) can be communicated with an exhaust passage (P) formed at the rear of the tub (1020).
  • the inlet duct (1095) can include an inlet duct head (1095a) forming an inlet of the inlet duct (1095). Air passing through the exhaust passage (P) can be introduced into the drying device (1090) through the inlet duct head (1095a).
  • a filter (1098) may be provided in the inflow duct (1095) to filter out foreign substances such as lint contained in air flowing in through the exhaust path (P) from the tub (1020). Air flowing in through the inflow duct (1095) may pass through the filter (1098) and then move to the heating duct (1096).
  • the air flowing into the heating duct (1096) may be hot and humid because it has passed through the inside of the tub (1020).
  • the hot and humid air may be cooled in the evaporator (1093) located in the heating duct (1096) to remove moisture.
  • the air from which moisture has been removed in the evaporator (1093) may be reheated by passing through the condenser (1092).
  • the supply duct (1097) can pass through the condenser (1092) and supply heated air back into the interior of the tub (1020).
  • the supply duct (1097) can be connected to the heating duct (1096) and extend downward to discharge heated air toward the opening of the tub (1020).
  • the supply duct (1097) may include a fan (1097a) for flowing air into the interior of the tub (1020). That is, the fan (1097a) may flow air and supply it to the laundry inside the drum (1030).
  • the fan (1097a) may include a sirocco fan.
  • the inlet duct (1095) and the supply duct (1097) can circulate air into the interior of the tub (1020) and the drying device (1090).
  • a clothing treatment device (1001) may be configured to allow air to be introduced into a drying device (1090) through an inlet duct (1095) provided on the upper side of a tub (1020). Air heated in the drying device (1090) may be supplied into the interior of a drum (1030) through a supply duct (1097) provided on the upper side of the tub (1020).
  • the garment treatment device (1001) can minimize and/or reduce the space occupied by the air circulating path inside the housing (1010), and thus make the overall size of the product compact.
  • the distance through which the air circulates between the inside of the drum (1030) and the drying device (1090) can be shortened, thereby improving the drying efficiency.
  • the clothing treatment device (1001) may further include an exhaust path (P) provided to supply air discharged from the tub (1020) to the drying device (1090).
  • the exhaust path (P) may be connected to an inlet duct (1095) of the drying device (1090).
  • An exhaust path (P) may be provided to discharge moist air passing through the tub (1020).
  • the exhaust path (P) may be provided at the rear of the tub (1020).
  • the exhaust path (P) may be formed by a recessed portion (1028) formed in the tub (1020) and a duct cover (1029) provided to cover the open rear surface of the recessed portion (1028).
  • the air inside the tub (1020) can move to the exhaust path (P) through the tub exhaust port (1028a).
  • the air can flow along the exhaust path (P) and be supplied to the drying device (1090).
  • Heated air from the drying device (1090) can be supplied into the interior of the drum (1030).
  • the tub exhaust port (1028a) can be provided at a position opposite to the position where the heated air from the drying device (1090) is supplied into the tub (1020).
  • the tub exhaust port (1028a) can be provided at a position opposite to the position where the heated air from the drying device (1090) is supplied into the tub (1020).
  • the supply duct (1097) for supplying the heated air into the interior of the drum (1030) and the tub exhaust port (1028a) can be arranged to be spaced apart from each other. By increasing the area of contact between the heated air and the laundry, the drying efficiency can be improved.
  • the exhaust path (P) can be formed by the duct cover (1029) covering an open side of the recessed portion (1028).
  • the exhaust path (P) can be a single passage formed by the recessed portion (1028) and the duct cover (1029) together.
  • the duct cover (1029) can form an exhaust path (P) through which air discharged through the tub exhaust port (1028a) flows to the drying device (1090).
  • the tub (1020) may include a duct connection (1027) that protrudes outwardly from the outer surface.
  • the duct connection (1027) may protrude approximately upwardly from the outer surface of the tub (1020).
  • the duct connection (1027) can connect the drying device (1090) and the recessed portion (1028).
  • the duct connection (1027) can form a part of the exhaust passage (P). That is, it can form a single passage forming the exhaust passage (P) together with the recessed portion (1028) and the duct cover (1029).
  • the duct connection (1027) may be covered by a duct cover (1029).
  • the duct connection (1027) may have one side open.
  • the duct cover (1029) may cover the open side of the duct connection (1027).
  • the duct cover (1029) can cover both the recessed portion (1028) and the duct connection portion (1027).
  • the duct cover (1029) can cover both the open side of the recessed portion (1028) and the open side of the duct connection portion (1027).
  • An exhaust path (P) can be formed by the duct cover (1029) covering the recessed portion (1028) and the duct connection portion (1027).
  • the duct cover (1029) can cover only the recessed portion (1028).
  • Air flowing in through the tub exhaust port (1028a) can be communicated to the drying device (1090) through the duct cover (1029), and the duct connection (1027).
  • a garment treatment device includes a housing, a tub provided inside the housing, a detergent supply device disposed below the tub and configured to supply detergent to the tub, and a drainage device including a drain pipe configured to discharge water in the tub to the outside of the housing or to the detergent supply device.
  • the detergent supply device includes a first detergent container and a second detergent container, a first detergent pump configured to discharge detergent from the first detergent container, a second detergent pump configured to discharge detergent from the second detergent container, and a case guide connected to the first detergent pump and the second detergent pump.
  • the case guide is configured such that detergent discharged from the first detergent container or the second detergent container and water discharged from the drainage device are mixed while passing through the case guide.
  • the above first detergent pump may be configured to supply detergent from the first detergent box to the case guide.
  • the above clothing treatment device may further include a third detergent box connectable to the second detergent pump.
  • the second detergent pump may be configured to supply detergent from the second detergent box or the third detergent box to the case guide.
  • the above clothing treatment device may further include a circulation guide connecting the drainage device and the inlet port, and a detergent guide connecting the tub and the discharge port.
  • the above drainage device may include a drain pump configured to drain water in the tub to the outside of the housing, and a circulation pump configured to drain water in the tub to the detergent supply device.
  • the above detergent supply device may be positioned lower in the direction of gravity than the above tub.
  • the above-mentioned clothes treatment device may further include a detergent case capable of accommodating at least a portion of the first detergent box and at least a portion of the second detergent box.
  • the case guide may be provided in the detergent case.
  • the case guide may include a first connecting portion connected to the first detergent pump, a second connecting portion connected to the second detergent pump, and an extension connecting the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.
  • the above garment treatment device may further include a control unit configured to control the drainage device, the first detergent pump, and the second detergent pump based on an input, and may individually and/or collectively include at least one processor including a processing circuit.
  • the control unit can control the first detergent pump so that the detergent in the first detergent box is discharged into the case guide based on a user input for supplying the detergent in the first detergent box to the tub.
  • the control unit can control the second detergent pump so that the detergent of the second detergent box or the third detergent box is discharged into the case guide based on a user input for supplying the detergent of the second detergent box or the third detergent box to the tub.
  • the control unit can control the drain device to allow water in the tub to pass through the detergent supply device based on a user input for supplying detergent to the tub.
  • the above drainage device may include a filter for filtering foreign substances from water passing through the drainage device.
  • a garment treatment device includes a tub, a detergent supply device configured to supply detergent to the tub and connected to the tub and positioned lower in the direction of gravity than the tub, and a drainage device configured to discharge water in the tub to the detergent supply device and including a drain pipe connected to the detergent supply device.
  • the detergent supply device includes an inlet port configured to allow water introduced from the drainage device to flow in, a discharge port configured to discharge water toward the tub, a case guide connecting the inlet port and the discharge port, a first detergent box, a second detergent box, and a third detergent box, a first detergent pump configured to supply detergent in the first detergent box to the case guide and connected to the first detergent box and the case guide, and a second detergent pump configured to supply detergent in the second detergent box or the third detergent box to the case guide and capable of connecting the second detergent box or the third detergent box and the case guide.
  • the above drainage device may include a drain pump configured to drain water from the tub to the outside, and a circulation pump configured to drain water from the tub to the detergent supply device.
  • the garment treatment device may further include a control unit configured to control the drainage device based on an input and including at least one processor including a processing circuit, individually and/or collectively.
  • the control unit may control the circulation pump of the drainage device based on a user input for supplying detergent to the tub so that water in the tub passes through the detergent supply device.
  • the above-described clothing treatment device may further include a control unit that controls the first detergent pump and the second detergent pump based on a user input.
  • the control unit may control the first detergent pump based on a user input for supplying detergent from the first detergent box to the tub so that the detergent from the first detergent box is discharged into the case guide, and may control the second detergent pump based on a user input for supplying detergent from the second detergent box or the third detergent box to the tub so that the detergent from the second detergent box or the third detergent box is discharged into the case guide.
  • the case guide may include a first connecting portion connected to the first detergent pump, a second connecting portion connected to the second detergent pump, and an extension connecting the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.
  • the detergent box may be composed of only the first detergent box and the second detergent box.
  • the first detergent box and the second detergent box may be configured to discharge detergent using a single detergent pump, and each detergent may be discharged using a detergent pump.
  • the first detergent box and the second detergent box may be configured separately, or may be separated by forming a dividing wall in one detergent box.
  • the first detergent box may be configured to inject general detergent
  • the second detergent box may be configured to inject fabric softener
  • the neutral detergent box may be formed separately so that it can be manually injected.
  • the detergent supply structure can be improved.
  • the garment treatment device is configured such that the number of detergent pumps is less than the number of detergent containers, so that various types of detergent can be supplied to the tub with a relatively simple structure.
  • the garment treatment device can prevent/reduce the coagulation of the detergent in the detergent supply device because the detergent is directly supplied to the case guide and moves to the tub together with water.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un appareil de traitement de vêtements qui comprend : un boîtier ; une cuve disposée à l'intérieur du boîtier ; un dispositif d'alimentation en détergent disposé en dessous de la cuve et configuré pour fournir un détergent à la cuve ; et un dispositif de vidange configuré pour évacuer l'eau dans la cuve vers l'extérieur du boîtier ou pour évacuer l'eau vers le dispositif d'alimentation en détergent. Le dispositif d'alimentation en détergent comprend : un premier compartiment à détergent et un second compartiment à détergent ; une première pompe à détergent prévue pour évacuer un détergent du premier compartiment à détergent ; une seconde pompe à détergent prévue pour évacuer un détergent du second compartiment à détergent ; et un guide de boîtier relié à la première pompe à détergent et à la seconde pompe à détergent. Le guide de boîtier est disposé de telle sorte que le détergent évacué du premier compartiment à détergent ou du second compartiment à détergent et l'eau évacuée du dispositif d'évacuation soient mélangés tout en passant à travers le guide de boîtier.
PCT/KR2024/008616 2023-08-31 2024-06-21 Appareil de traitement de vêtements Pending WO2025048175A1 (fr)

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