TWI484082B - Washing machine - Google Patents

Description

washing machine

The present invention relates to a washing machine. In particular, the invention relates to a storage cabinet for a washing machine.

Generally, a washing machine is an electric appliance that washes a target to be washed, such as clothes, cloth, and bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as clothes) by mechanical friction between the laundry and the lotion. Such a washing machine can be used with an auxiliary device having a predetermined size.

The auxiliary device can be placed under or on the washing machine to provide various additional functions for the user. However, these auxiliary devices are designed and manufactured to be independent of the device outside the washing machine. Therefore, if these separate auxiliary devices are installed on the washing machine, many processes are required. In addition, the appearance of a washing machine equipped with an auxiliary device is generally not aesthetically pleasing.

Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a device for treating laundry that is capable of ensuring drainage height with improved internal space utilization.

Other advantages, objects, and features of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows. The objectives and other advantages of the invention may be realized or obtained by the <RTIgt;

The present invention aims to provide a washing machine having high productivity and improved appearance.

In order to achieve these objects and other advantages of the objects broadly described herein, a washing machine includes a cylinder for containing washing water; a drum rotatably within the cylinder for containing laundry; a first storage a cabinet defining a first space for washing laundry with the cylinder and the drum; a second storage tank defining a second space for an additional function, the second storage tank and the first storage tank Formed integrally; and a single partition disposed between the first and second reservoirs and isolating the second space from the first space.

Another feature is a method of assembling a washing machine, comprising: assembling a first storage cabinet having an open top panel; assembling a second storage cabinet having an open bottom; coupling a single partition to the first The top panel of the second tank; and coupling the second tank to the first tank.

The coupling of the second receptacle to the first receptacle includes inverting the first receptacle; and coupling the coupled second receptacle to a single partition to a bottom of the inverted first receptacle Pick up.

The above description of the present invention and the following detailed description of the invention are intended to

Specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. If possible, the same reference numerals in all figures refer to the same or similar parts.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a washing machine in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2a is a perspective exploded view showing the storage cabinet of the washing machine. Figure 2b is a perspective view showing the state in which the components of the cabinet of Figure 2a are coupled to each other.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 2b, a washing machine 1 according to an exemplary embodiment includes a first tank 100 defining a body.

The first tank 100 is configured with a body 110 including side panels and a rear panel. The body 110 forms a first space 100a, and a mechanism for washing laundry is housed in the first space 100a. For example, the cylinder system is installed in the first space 100a to accommodate the washing water, and the drum is rotatably installed in the cylinder to accommodate the laundry and perform the washing. Further, the power unit is mounted to the rear or the lower portion of the cylinder to rotate the drum.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the front panel 120 is coupled to the front of the body 110 , and the door 120 a is coupled to the front panel 120 . As shown in FIG. 2, the panel frame 111 is attached to the upper front portion of the body 110, and the control panel 140 shown in FIG. 1 is mounted to the panel frame 111. As shown in FIG. 2a, the lower frame 112 is disposed at the lower front portion of the body 110, and the peripheral device including the pump is mounted at the lower frame 112. As shown in FIG. 1, the top panel 130 is attached to the upper portion of the body 110, and the lotion lid 130a is attached to the top panel 130.

The washing machine 1 according to an exemplary embodiment includes a second tank 200 disposed adjacent to the first tank 100. The second space 200a is formed in the second tank 200, and the means for additional functions can be housed in the second space 200a. As shown in Figure 2a, the second reservoir 200 can accommodate the drawer 250, forming a predetermined storage space for additional functionality. In order to smoothly retract the drawer 250, as shown in FIG. 2a, the guide rails 251 may be installed at the opposite side panels of the second receptacle 200, respectively.

For example, the second receptacle 200a can house accessories, that is, tools such as manuals, lotions, bleaches, and the like that repair the washing machine. If desired, the user can remove the accessory from the second space 200a. If the drawer 250 is installed in the second space 200a, the accessory can be housed in the drawer 250, and the user can conveniently store the accessory.

On the other hand, the second space 200a can be configured to accommodate the auxiliary washing machine. Such an auxiliary washing machine can wash relatively small-sized clothes such as handkerchiefs, socks, and clothes for infants or children.

Specifically, the auxiliary washing machine may include an auxiliary cylinder for accommodating washing water and an auxiliary drum for accommodating the laundry. Here, the auxiliary washing machine may further include other components capable of washing small-sized laundry. Such an auxiliary washing machine can perform all the procedures required for washing and drying small-sized clothes, specifically, washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying cycles.

If the auxiliary cylinder and the drum are disposed beside, their introduction openings are toward the front of the washing machine, and the door can be installed in front of the second storage tank 200 to introduce the laundry into the interior of the auxiliary drum. Such an auxiliary cylinder and drum can be housed in the drawer 250 if the auxiliary cylinder and the drum are in a vertical state. If the user pulls the drawer 250 forward, the opening of the auxiliary drum in the vertical state is exposed, and the laundry can be loaded into the auxiliary drum via the exposed opening. Accordingly, the user pushes the drawer 250 rearwardly into the second receptacle 200 to perform a cycle of the selected small size garment.

The above-described auxiliary washing machine can perform washing of relatively small-sized laundry, and the main washing machine in the first storage cabinet 100 can simultaneously perform washing of relatively large-sized laundry. Therefore, the washing ability of the washing machine is greatly increased due to the auxiliary washing machine, and the washing efficiency is also increased.

On the other hand, the second space 200a can accommodate the washed footwear and clothes. The hot air may be supplied to the second space 200a by the auxiliary mounting device. As described above, the footwear and the washed garment can be conveniently housed in the drawer 250. Therefore, footwear and clothes are dried or refreshed by the supplied hot air.

The second tank 200 can be disposed in any portion of the first tank 100, including the top or bottom panel of the first tank 100. However, if the second storage tank 200 is disposed under the bottom panel of the first storage cabinet 100 as described above, the second storage cabinet 200 can be used as a support for the first storage cabinet 100 to lift the first storage cabinet 100. To the predetermined height. In this way, the legs 260 can be mounted at the bottom panel of the second storage cabinet to support the washing machine.

The second tank 200 houses additional means to generally provide the user with the additional functions described above. If the second tank 200 is designed as a stand-alone unit, the first tank 100 should be reinstalled after assembling the separate second tank 200, which requires more work.

Therefore, the second tank 200 can be formed integrally with the first tank 100. The combined first tank 100 and second tank 200 enable a washing machine that saves material, saves the required processes, and provides additional functionality to the user.

If the first tank 100 and the second tank 200 are assembled as parts of a separate unit, the first tank 100 and the second tank 200 have legs mounted at their lower surfaces. For example, if the first tank 100 is disposed on the second tank 200, the legs of the first tank 100 need not be installed. This is because the legs of the first tank 100 increase the overall height of the first tank 100 and the second tank 200. As described above, if the first storage tank 100 and the second storage tank 200 are integrally formed, since the unnecessary legs do not increase the overall height of the first storage tank 100 and the second storage cabinet 200, the first can be compressed. The structure of the tank 100 and the second tank 200.

Also, the first space 100a and the second space 200a may respectively accommodate devices having individual functions. In this way, the above spaces can be separated from each other to avoid interference between devices.

Due to the combination of the first tank 100 and the second tank 200, the bottom panel of the first tank 100 closely contacts the top panel of the second tank 200. If the two separating members are respectively disposed at the top panel of the second storage tank 200 and the bottom panel of the first storage cabinet 100, the first space 100a and the second space 200a are more clearly separated, and the structural rigidity and strength of the washing machine can be obtained. . However, this structure can lead to disadvantages of an increase in the weight and process of the washing machine, which is greater than the expected advantages, and thus is disadvantageous. Because of this, a single partition 300 can be disposed between the first tank 100 and the second tank 200.

The single partition 300 separates the second space 200a from the first space 100a, so that the first space 100a and the second space 200a can perform their functions without interference.

Furthermore, no single partition is added between the first tank 100 and the second tank 200, and thus a single partition 300 covers the bottom of the first tank 100 while covering the top panel of the second tank 200. Therefore, the single partition 300 directly faces the first space 100a and the second space 200a.

That is, the single partition 300 simultaneously forms a predetermined portion of the first tank 100 and a predetermined portion of the second tank 200. Such a single baffle 300 can impart better structural rigidity and strength to the washing machine, thereby preventing unnecessary materials and processes that may be added during the separation of the first space 100a and the second space 200a. In addition, the common element of the single bulkhead 300 between the first storage tank 100 and the second storage tank 200 can achieve a generally bonded structure between the first storage tank 100 and the second storage tank 200.

Further, the single partition 300 can be used as an element for mounting a fitting required in the washing machine, instead of the partition of the first space 100a and the second space 200a, while ensuring structural strength. In particular, the single baffle 300 includes a platform 310 that protrudes a predetermined height as shown in Figure 2a and a flange-type edge portion 320. Due to the platform 310, a single baffle 300 can have a plurality of curved portions for increasing its section modulus, resulting in increased structural strength.

Referring to Figure 2a, a plurality of brackets 330, brackets 340, and other additional components can be mounted on the platform 310.

First, the bracket 330 causes the cylinder to be mounted on a single partition 300. Specifically, the bracket 330 is coupled to a damper that suppresses cylinder vibration.

The bracket 340 secures various accessories, for example, the wires and connectors of the washing machine can be fixed to the bracket 330.

As shown in FIG. 3, the bracket 340 includes a base 341 that is fixed to a single partition 300 and a pair of arms that extend upward from the base 341. The pair of arms can include a first arm 342 and a second arm 343.

An accessory such as a wire may be disposed between the first arm 342 and the second arm 343 to be placed on the base portion 341a formed on the base 341. The first arm 342 and the second arm 343 have hooks formed at their upper ends, respectively, and these hooks prevent separation of the fittings placed between the first arm 342 and the second arm 343.

The electric wire may be wound around the first arm 342 and the second arm 343, and a fitting having a predetermined volume such as a joint may be hooked on the first arm 342 and the second arm 343, specifically, the first arm 342 and The hook of the second arm 343.

As shown in FIG. 2a, the single baffle 300 can further include a recess 311 formed at the center of the platform 310. The water leaking from the cylinder or the drum may be first stored in the recess 311 without flowing out of the washing machine. Further, a device capable of sensing leakage of water may be installed in the recess 311.

The single partition 300 may have a structure that couples the legs that support the first tank. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2a, the coupling holes 350 may be formed at each corner of the single partition 300, and the legs are coupled to the coupling holes 350. Due to this leg coupling structure, the single partition 300 can be used for a conventional washing machine having only the first tank 100 without the second tank 200, thereby producing a common portion capable of improving productivity.

The above embodiment shows a first storage cabinet 100 and a second storage cabinet 200 having individual side and/or rear panels, and the first storage cabinet 100 and the second storage cabinet 200 may have side and/or rear panels integrated into one body. That is, the first storage tank 100 and the second storage tank 200 may have a single side and/or rear panel. Therefore, similar to the single partition 300, the single side and/or the rear panel are shared by the first storage tank 100 and the second storage tank 200, so that the first storage tank 100 and the second storage tank 200 can be substantially integrated into one, and thus Reduce group distribution lines and materials/parts.

4a and 4b are perspective views showing the assembly process of each of the first and second storage tanks, respectively, showing the assembly of each assembly process from different angles. Referring to Figures 4a and 4b, the assembly process according to the cabinet assembled to the washing machine of the present invention can be described.

As shown in FIG. 4a, a single partition 300 is coupled to the top panel of the second cabinet 200. Specifically, a single partition 300 is disposed on the top panel of the second storage cabinet 200, and the edge portion 320 of the single partition 300 is fixed to the edge of the top panel of the second storage cabinet 200 through the fixing member.

From a structural point of view, a single baffle 300 can be coupled to the bottom of the first tank 100 prior to being coupled to the top panel of the second tank 200. However, the first tank 100 has a larger volume than the second tank 200. If a single baffle 300 forms a primary assembly with the first bin 100, it is not advantageous for the worker to perform a primary assembly due to the increased weight and volume. Therefore, as described above, the convenience of the worker is facilitated to form a primary assembly of the single partition 300 and the second storage tank 200.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4b, the primary assembly of the first tank 100 and the second tank 200 with the single partition 300 is inverted.

Specifically, after the first storage tank 100 is first inverted, the inverted second storage tank 200 and the primary assembly of the single partition 300 are disposed at the bottom of the first storage tank 100.

According to the conventional assembly, the primary assembly 100 and the second storage cabinet 200 are not inverted with the primary assembly of the single partition 300, and the first storage cabinet 100 is disposed in the primary assembly of the second storage cabinet 200 and the single partition 300. The top panel. If so, the fixing member fixes the first tank 100 to the primary assembly of the second tank 200 and the single partition 300 in the direction of the arrow (A) shown.

However, since the first tank 100 has a side panel of a predetermined height (A), it is disadvantageous for the worker to fasten the fixing member by using a tool. At the same time, the height (B) of the primary assembly of the second tank 200 and the single partition 300 is much smaller than the height (A). Therefore, it is easy for workers to use tools. Reversing the primary assembly of the first tank 100 and the second tank 200 with the single partition 300 may facilitate the worker to secure the first tank 100 to the primary assembly of the second tank 200 and the single partition 300.

Once the first stack 100 and the primary assembly of the second tank 200 and the single partition 300 are completed, the first tank 100 and the second tank 200 are separated from the single tank by the fixing member 10 shown in FIG. 4c. The primary assembly of the plates 300 is fastened to each other.

As shown in FIG. 4b, the primary assembly of the second storage cabinet 200 and the single partition 300 is completely fixed to the flange 110a of the edge portion of the bottom of the first storage cabinet 100. Specifically, as described above, the fixing member 10 fixes the first tank 100 in the predetermined direction (B) to the primary assembly of the second tank 200 and the single partition 300. That is, the fixing member 10 sequentially passes through the second storage tank 200, the single partition 300, and the first storage tank 100. Then, the fixed first tank 100 and the second tank 200 can be inverted with the primary assembly of the single partition 300, while the other units are mounted on the complete tank structure.

As described above, the assembling method shown in Figs. 4a to 4c allows the user to smoothly and conveniently assemble the cabinet, thereby greatly improving productivity.

Meanwhile, FIGS. 5 to 13 show an embodiment of a washing machine having an auxiliary washing machine in the second space 200a.

Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing a washing machine having an auxiliary washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 6 is a side view showing the washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

A washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the washing machine 1 includes a main drum 400 rotatably mounted in the first tank 100 to form a space for accommodating a large volume of laundry, and an additional drum 500 rotatably mounted to the second tank The cabinet 200 is formed to form a space for accommodating a small volume of laundry.

Therefore, since both the large-volume laundry and the small-sized laundry can be handled by one washing machine without requiring an additional washing machine for handling small-volume laundry, the convenience of the user is improved. In addition, the cleaning time period and power consumption can be reduced as compared with the case where the large-volume laundry and the small-volume laundry are separately washed in separate washing machines.

The washing machine of the present invention is described in detail with reference to Figs. 5 and 6. The additional drum 500 has a structure for washing or drying small volumes of laundry. The additional drum 500 is rotated through a rotating shaft perpendicular to the bottom surface of the second tank 200, and has a plurality of through holes in the side walls for flowing in/out of the washing water. The additional drum 500 additionally has a water storage tank 530 on its side for accommodating washing water.

The additional roller 500 may be disposed above or below the primary roller 400. However, since the frequency of washing the small-volume laundry is lower than the frequency of washing the large-volume laundry, the additional roller 500 is preferably disposed under the main drum 400.

In addition to this, the washing machine 100 includes a drawer 250 for accommodating the accessory drum 500 and being detachable in the direction of the front of the second tank 200. The drawer 250 includes a front panel 1250 that forms a front surface of the drawer, and a drum receiving portion 1260 that is a space in which the additional roller 500 is housed.

The drawer 250 includes a frame 524 for covering the drawer 250, and preferably the frame 524 and the water storage tank 530 are integrally formed. An additional roller door 510 can be provided at the top of the water storage tank 530 for introducing a small volume of laundry. Although not shown in the figures, the additional roller door 510 can include various locking devices for locking the additional roller door 510. The additional roller door 510 prevents the washing water from being sprayed to the outside of the additional drum 500.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 6, the drawer 250 has a drive unit mounted therein for transmitting a driving force to the additional drum 500. The drive unit can be separated from the drive unit that transmits the driving force to the main drum 400. For example, the drive unit includes a motor 150 for transmitting a rotational force to the additional drum 500, a drive pulley 152 coupled to a rotating shaft of the motor 150, a driven pulley 156 coupled to a rotating shaft of the additional drum 500, and a drive pulley 152 The belt 154 to the driven pulley 156 is identical.

If the motor 150 rotates, the driven pulley 156 is rotated by the drive pulley 152 and the belt 154, and if the additional drum 500 is rotated correspondingly, a washing function such as washing, rinsing, and dehydrating procedures can be performed. At the same time, preferably the motor 150 is reversible. If only the additional drum 500 is operated to wash the small volume of laundry, the control unit (not shown) drives only the drive unit. Therefore, the power consumption required for cleaning can be reduced.

Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a drawer in a washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The position of the motor 150 can be described in detail with reference to FIG. If the additional drum 500 is housed in the drawer 250, a space S may be formed at a corner of the drawer 250. Therefore, the motor 150 can be mounted on the side of the additional drum 500. In other words, the motor 150 can be installed in the space S formed between the water storage tank 530 and the drawer 250.

Although not shown, the motor 150 can be mounted to the outer surface of the water storage tank 530. Therefore, the washing machine of the present invention can reduce the size of the drawer 250 as compared with the case where the motor 150 is mounted under the additional drum 500.

Referring to FIG. 6, a water supply unit is installed in the drawer 250 for supplying washing water to the additional drum 500. The water supply unit may be provided separately from the water supply unit that supplies the washing water to the main drum 400.

For example, the water supply unit includes a water supply pipe 134 and a water supply valve 132 for supplying washing water to the upper portion of the water storage tank 530. One end of the water supply pipe 134 is connected to the upper portion of the water storage tank 530, and the other end is fixed to the outer wall of the drawer 250. The water supply valve 132 may be mounted to the water supply pipe 134.

In particular, the water supply pipe 134 is preferably constructed of a material or an extendable structure in the direction in which the drawer is withdrawn, because when the drawer 250 is withdrawn in front of the tank 200, an extendable water supply pipe is required.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 6, the drain unit is installed in the drawer 250 for discharging the washing water from the additional drum 500 to the outside of the washing machine. The drain unit may be disposed outside the washing machine separately from the drain unit that discharges the washing water of the main drum 400.

For example, the drain unit may include a drain 124 and a drain valve 122 for draining wash water. One end of the drain pipe 124 is connected to the lower side of the water storage tank 530, and the other end is fixed to the outer wall of the drawer 250. The drain pipe 124 has a drain valve 122 mounted thereto, and similar to the water supply pipe 134, the drain pipe 124 is preferably constructed of a material or an extendable structure in the drawing direction of the drawer.

Figures 8, 9 and 10 show a plurality of embodiments of a drawer in a washing machine of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 8, a first embodiment of a washing machine drawer in accordance with the present invention can be described. The drawer 250 has an operating unit 160 on the front panel 1250 for operating the drive of the additional drum 500.

The operation unit 160 includes an input unit 164 for the user to input the function of the additional drum 500 to operate the additional drum 500. The operation unit 160 includes display units 162 and 163 for displaying an operation state of the additional drum 500 or an input state set by the input unit 164.

The input unit 164 allows the user to input a desired command or washing program through a plurality of buttons. The input unit 164 can be mounted to the top surface 1412 or the front surface of the front panel 1250.

However, since the drawer 250 accommodating the additional drum 500 has an extractable structure in front of the second tank 200, the input unit 164 is preferably mounted to the top surface 1412 of the front panel 1250 to be easily pulled out in the drawer 250. Input.

Figure 10 is a perspective view showing a third variation of the drawer in the washing machine of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 10, a display unit mounted in a drawer in the washing machine of the present invention can be described. The display unit may include a first display unit 162 for displaying an input state of the input unit 164 and an operation state of the additional drum 500, and a second display unit 163 for displaying only an operation state of the additional drum 500.

Referring to FIGS. 8, 9, and 10, the positions of the first display unit 162 and the second display unit 163 can be described.

According to the drawer shown in FIG. 8, the first display unit 162 is preferably mounted to the top surface 1412 of the front panel 1250. This is because the user can easily notice the input state of the input unit 164 and the operation state of the additional drum 500 without bending forward.

Meanwhile, according to the second variation of the drawer shown in FIG. 9, the second display unit 163 may be mounted to the front surface of the front panel 1250.

This is because the second display unit 163 displays only the operation state of the additional drum 500 selected by the input unit 164 such as the washing program.

That is, the user notices that the operation state of the additional drum 500 in the state where the drawer 250 is pushed into the second cabinet 200 is preferably taken into consideration by the user.

Further, according to the third embodiment of the washing machine shown in FIG. 10, the first display unit 162 and the second display unit 163 are mounted together on the front panel 1250. This is to cause the user to notice the operational state of the additional drum 500 even in the state in which the drawer 250 is drawn out of the second tank 200 or pushed into the second tank 200.

Meanwhile, the auxiliary washing machine may have a supply unit for supplying water to the additional drum, which is separated from the supply unit that supplies water to the main drum.

Figure 11 is a side elevational view of the washing machine in which the drawer is in a closed state in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 is an enlarged view of the supply unit of Figure 11, and Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the washing machine drawer in an open state.

The supply unit can be described with reference to FIGS. 11, 12, and 13. The washing machine 1 of the present invention includes a supply unit on the additional drum 500 for additionally supplying the washing water to the additional drum 500.

The supply unit includes a lotion box 620 for containing a lotion, a water supply tube 600 for supplying wash water to the lotion box 620, and a drain portion 630 for discharging wash water from the lotion box 620 to the additional drum 500.

The lotion cartridge 620 includes a space for containing a lotion, and a lotion box door 660 that is openably secured by the rotating portion 650. The lotion box door 660 can have a recess (not shown) for the user to easily open the lotion box door 660.

Thus, if the lotion is intended to be added to the lotion box 620, the user can simply open the lotion box door 660 to add the lotion without having to remove the lotion box 620 from the additional drum door 510.

The detergent box door 660 also has a door through hole 665 for adding wash water from the water supply pipe 600 to the detergent box 620.

The additional roller door 510 includes a lotion box opening 515 for placing the lotion cartridge 620 therein.

This is to make the lotion cartridge 620 movable by the additional roller door 510.

Therefore, if it is desired to clean the lotion cartridge 620 that accumulates residual detergent, the user can take out the detergent cartridge 620 by the additional roller door 510 for cleaning.

The water supply pipe 600, on the detergent tank 620, supplies washing water to the detergent tank 620, and has a water supply valve 610 for additionally controlling the opening/closing of the water supply pipe 600.

The water supply pipe 600 is fitted in the space of the first tank 100 separated by a single partition 300.

In detail, one end of the water supply pipe 600 passes through the single partition hole 670, and the other end is fixed to the outer wall of the first tank 100. At the same time, the water supply valve 610 is installed in the water supply pipe 600.

Preferably, the water supply pipe 600 is assembled such that the washing water is supplied from the above-described additional drum 500, and the water supply pipe 600 bent in the form of 90 degrees is an example.

Therefore, if the drawer 250 is pushed back into the second storage tank 200, one end of the water supply pipe 600 discharging the washing water is disposed on the detergent tank 620. That is, if the drawer 250 is fully pushed into the second tank 200, one end of the water supply pipe 600 connected to the single partition hole 670 may be placed in the door through hole 665 of the detergent box door 660. Therefore, the washing water can be discharged to the detergent box 620 through the water supply pipe 600.

However, it is likely that when the washing water is added to the detergent box 620 through the water supply pipe 600, the washing water may leak to the periphery of the detergent box 620, and one end of the water supply pipe 600 is caught in the additional drum door 510 or frame 524 when the drawer 250 moves. The movement of the drawer 250 is disturbed.

Therefore, in order to smoothly move the drawer 250 and prevent leakage of the washing water, the end portion of the water supply pipe 600 preferably has a leakage preventing portion 640.

A leakage preventing portion 640 which is installed in the axial direction of the water supply pipe 600 along the outer circumference of the water supply pipe 600 may have a tubular shape.

When the drawer 250 is pushed back into the second receptacle 200 or pulled out of the second receptacle 200, one end of the leak-proof portion 640 interferes with the additional roller door 510 or frame 524. However, if the drawer 250 is fully pushed back into the second receptacle 200, the leak-proof portion 640 is placed in the door through-hole 665 of the detergent cartridge door 660.

At the same time, the leakage preventing portion 640 is preferably made of a soft material. Therefore, the leakage preventing portion 640 may be formed of rubber or plastic, and the leakage preventing portion 640 is cut at a fixed interval at one end in the axial direction. Because of this, when the drawer 250 is pushed back into the second storage tank 200 or pulled out by the second storage cabinet 200, the interference of the leakage preventing portion with the drawer 250 can be minimized.

Although not shown, the drawer 250 may include an additional water supply unit for additionally supplying wash water to the additional drum 500.

The drain portion 630 includes a drain hole 632 on one side of the detergent cartridge 620 for discharging wash water, and a drain pipe 635 connected to the additional drum 500.

Therefore, according to the above washing machine, assembling the first storage tank and the second storage cabinet together can provide additional functions for the user, and can greatly reduce the materials and processes required in the manufacturing process of the washing machine. Therefore, the productivity of the washing machine can be improved, and the fully assembled washing machine can have an improved appearance.

The above is only a preferred embodiment for explaining the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way, and any modifications or alterations to the present invention made in the spirit of the same invention. All should still be included in the scope of the intention of the present invention.

1. . . washing machine

10. . . Fixed member

100. . . First storage cabinet

100a. . . First space

110. . . Body

110a. . . Flange

111. . . Panel frame

112. . . Lower frame

120. . . Front panel

120a. . . door

122. . . Drain valve

124. . . Drain pipe

130. . . Top panel

130a. . . Lotion lid

132. . . Water supply valve

134. . . Water supply pipe

140. . . control panel

150. . . motor

152. . . Drive pulley

154. . . Belt

156. . . Drive pulley

160. . . Operating unit

162. . . Display unit

163. . . Display unit

164. . . Input unit

200. . . Second storage tank

200a. . . Second space

250. . . drawer

251. . . guide

260. . . Feet

300. . . Single partition

310. . . platform

311. . . Concave

320. . . Edge portion

330. . . bracket

340. . . support

341. . . Base

341a. . . Base portion

342. . . First arm

343. . . Second arm

350. . . Coupling hole

400. . . Main roller

500. . . Additional roller

510. . . Additional roller door

515. . . Lotion box opening

524. . . frame

530. . . Water storage tank

600. . . Water supply pipe

610. . . Water supply valve

620. . . Lotion box

630. . . Drainage department

632. . . drainage hole

635. . . Drain pipe

640. . . Leakproof part

650. . . Rotating part

660. . . Lotion box door

665. . . Door through hole

670. . . Single diaphragm through hole

1250. . . Front panel

1260. . . Roller housing

1412. . . Top surface

S. . . space

The drawings are intended to be a part of the description of the embodiments of the invention In the schema:

1 is a perspective view showing a washing machine in accordance with an exemplary embodiment;

Figure 2a is an exploded perspective view showing the storage cabinet of the washing machine of Figure 1;

Figure 2b is a perspective view showing the cabinet;

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a bracket coupled to a single partition of the cabinet;

4a to 4c respectively show perspective views of the assembly process of the storage tank;

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a washing machine having an auxiliary washing machine in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the washing machine of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a perspective view of the drawer in the washing machine;

Figure 8, Figure 9, and Figure 10 are a plurality of embodiments of a drawer in a washing machine of the present invention;

Figure 11 is a side elevational view of a washing machine in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 12 is an enlarged view of the supply unit of Figure 11;

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the washing machine drawer in an open state.

1. . . washing machine

100. . . First storage cabinet

110. . . Body

120. . . Front panel

120a. . . door

130. . . Top panel

130a. . . Lotion lid

140. . . control panel

200. . . Second storage tank

250. . . drawer

260. . . Feet

Claims (18)

A washing machine comprising: a cylinder for accommodating washing water; a drum rotatably contained within the cylinder to accommodate laundry; and a first storage tank defining a first space, together with the cylinder and the drum Assembly to wash laundry; a second storage compartment defining a second space for an additional function; a single partition mounted between the first and second storage compartments and isolating the second space from the a first space; a damper mounted to the cylinder for suppressing vibration of the cylinder; and a bracket mounted on a top of the single partition to fix the damper to the single partition, wherein the damper a second tank is assembled under the first tank, and the single partition forms a bottom of the first tank, and the single partition simultaneously covers a top panel of the second tank, wherein the first Sharing the single partition with the second tank, wherein the single partition has at least one curved portion protruding from the single partition for increasing the section modulus and enhancing the structural strength, the curved portion being disposed adjacent to the single partition One edge of the board, and where the bracket is mounted The bent portion. The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the single partition simultaneously forms a predetermined portion of the first storage tank and a predetermined portion of the second storage tank. The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the single partition directly contacts the first and second spaces. The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the single partition comprises a platform that is raised to a predetermined height to allow an accessory to be mounted on the platform. The washing machine of claim 4, wherein the single partition comprises a recess recessed to a predetermined depth. A washing machine according to claim 5, wherein the recess is formed at a center of the platform. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the second storage tank is formed integrally with the first storage cabinet. The washing machine according to claim 1, further comprising a bracket mounted on the single partition to accommodate the fitting of the washing machine. The washing machine of claim 8, wherein the bracket comprises a base; and a first arm and a second arm extending upward from the base to receive the accessory. A washing machine according to claim 9, wherein the base includes a base portion on which the fitting is mounted. The washing machine of claim 9, wherein the first arm and the second arm respectively include a plurality of hooks to hook the fitting. The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the second space houses an auxiliary washing machine. A washing machine according to claim 12, wherein the auxiliary washing machine comprises an additional cylinder for containing washing water; and an additional drum for accommodating the laundry. The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the second space is configured for fresh footwear. The washing machine of claim 14, wherein the second space houses footwear, and the footwear is refreshed by hot air within the second space. The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the second storage tank houses a drawer. The washing machine of claim 1, wherein the side panel and the rear panel of the first storage cabinet are integrally formed with a side panel and a rear panel of the second storage cabinet, respectively. The washing machine of claim 4, wherein the bracket is mounted on a top of the platform.