KR101319875B1 - Multiple laundry treating machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a main washing machine for performing a washing or drying stroke; In addition, provided on one side of the main washing machine and provided with a tub for accommodating the laundry and provides a combined laundry apparatus consisting of an auxiliary washing apparatus for performing the washing administration in the tub under the control of the main washing apparatus.

Therefore, the combined washing machine according to the present invention can save a small amount of laundry while saving energy without using a large main washing machine. And, because it can support the main washing machine is not limited by the installation space.

In addition, a control panel such as a key input means including a control means or a control means, a display means, a sound output means, and the like can be shared with the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine.

Washing device, stand, pedestal, washing machine, subordinate control, communication module

Description

Multiple laundry treating machine

1 shows a conventional laundry machine and a pedestal.

2 shows a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the auxiliary washing machine of FIG.

Figure 4 shows a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the control configuration of the auxiliary washing machine of FIG.

Figure 5 shows a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the control configuration of the auxiliary washing apparatus of FIG.

Figure 6 shows a block diagram showing a third embodiment of the control configuration of the auxiliary washing apparatus of FIG.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of the connection of the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine in the complex laundry machine according to the present invention.

Description of the Related Art [0002]

10: main washing machine

100: auxiliary washing device 120: drawer

123: control panel 13, 30: key input unit

40: detection means 50: laundry load

170: drain pipe 172: drain pump

180: water supply pipe 182: water supply valve

190: motor 185: steam generator

15, 60: display unit 17, 70: sound output unit

11, 80: control unit 141: outer door

142: door frame 150: inner tub

200: communication means 300: connection portion

The present invention relates to a complex laundry machine, and more particularly, to a new concept of a complex laundry machine that serves as a pedestal for supporting a washing machine or a dryer and a washing administration.

In general, the laundry machine refers to a device capable of washing, drying or washing or drying clothes. Here, one washing apparatus may perform only washing or drying functions, or both washing and drying. In addition, recently, a steam supply device is provided, and a washing device having a refresh function such as wrinkle removal, odor removal, and static electricity removal of clothes, etc., has been widely used.

On the other hand, conventional washing apparatuses are classified into a front loading type or a top loading type according to a drawing direction of clothes. In addition, there is a horizontal type in which a vertical axis type in which a pulsator or inner tub is rotated and a drum lying horizontally rotate in accordance with a washing method. Representative examples of this horizontal type are drum washing machines or drum dryers.

These washing machines are gradually becoming larger in size in response to recent user acceptance. That is, the external size of washing machines used for domestic use is becoming larger and larger.

Generally, each household is equipped with one large capacity washing machine. Therefore, when the laundry is divided according to the type of the laundry, the washing machine is used several times. For example, in the case of washing laundry such as adult clothes and laundry such as underwear or baby clothes, after the washing of the electronic is completed, the washing machine is used again for the latter washing. As a result, the washing time is long and the energy consumed is also large.

Further, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of energy saving to use a large washing machine like the conventional one in washing a small amount of clothes. Most of the laundry courses provided in large washing machines are scheduled to have a large amount of laundry, so the amount of water consumed is large. In addition, a large amount of power is consumed because a large drum or inner tub must be rotated. In addition, the laundry course is relatively long because the laundry course is scheduled for large quantities.

In addition, the large washing machine is not suitable for washing delicate clothes such as underwear or baby clothes because the laundry is mainly provided with general clothes.

Even if a small amount of laundry is frequently washed, a large washing machine is not suitable. Consumers collect laundry for a few days or longer to collect the laundry at once.

Underwear and baby clothes are not good for long-term cleanliness. And, if such laundry is left for a long time, there is a problem that the time is stuck to the cloth and the laundry is not made clean.

Therefore, a compact washing machine smaller in capacity than a conventional large washing machine is required. However, even if it is small, it is not preferable to install two washing machines in a house and install it side by side in space, and it is not good for aesthetics.

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional washing machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the conventional laundry machine 1 includes a main body 10 forming an appearance and a control panel 11 positioned on the front or upper surface of the main body. The control panel may include a control unit for controlling the operation of the washing apparatus. Therefore, the user performs a process such as washing or drying by operating the control panel.

Here, the washing apparatus may be a washing machine, a dryer, or a washing machine and a dryer.

On the other hand, the conventional washing machine may comprise a pedestal 20 for supporting the body 10 against the floor. Here, the main body 10 is installed above the pedestal 20.

Such a pedestal has not been utilized for other purposes than the conventional use only to support a washing machine or a dryer.

The present invention is to solve the above-described problems, and provides a new concept of a complex laundry machine capable of washing small to small laundry and the like as a stand such as a dryer or a washing machine without driving a large washing machine. .

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises: a main laundry apparatus for performing a washing or drying stroke; In addition, provided on one side of the main washing machine and provided with a tub for accommodating the laundry and provides a combined laundry apparatus consisting of an auxiliary washing apparatus for performing the washing administration in the tub under the control of the main washing apparatus.

Preferably, the main washing machine is provided with control means for controlling the overall operations of the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine.

Alternatively, the main washing machine may include a control means for controlling overall operations of the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine, and a key input unit for inputting user commands for the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine.

Or control means for controlling overall operations of the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine, a key input unit for inputting a user command for the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine, and the key input under the control of the control means. A display unit for displaying a user input or a stroke state through the unit may be provided in the main laundry apparatus.

Alternatively, the control means for controlling the overall operation of the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, a key input unit for inputting a user command for the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, and the key input unit under the control of the control means The main laundry apparatus may include a display unit for displaying a user input or a stroke state and a sound output unit for generating an alarm or a voice, if necessary, according to the stroke state of the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine under the control of the control means. have.

Preferably, the auxiliary washing machine is provided with a laundry load involved in the washing stroke in the tub under the control of the control means. Here, the laundry load; It may include at least one of a motor for providing a rotational force to the tub, and a steam supply device for supplying hot steam into the tub.

In addition, the auxiliary washing apparatus further includes a sensing means for sensing the washing environment and the administrative state associated with the washing administration, the sensing means; Water level sensor for detecting the washing water level in the tub, water temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the washing water in the tub, speed sensor for detecting the rotational speed of the washing load, for detecting the opening and closing of the door covering the top of the tub It may include at least one or more of the door sensor.

Preferably, the key input unit; A main key panel having keys for controlling the main washing machine and a sub key panel having keys for controlling the auxiliary washing machine.

Preferably, the display unit cross-displays the administrative state of the main washing machine and the administrative state of the auxiliary washing machine at regular intervals.

In addition, the display unit may selectively display the stroke state of the main washing machine or the stroke state of the auxiliary laundry machine according to the user's request.

In addition, the display unit may first display the administrative state of the main washing machine or the administrative state of the auxiliary washing machine according to the predefined information priority.

In addition, the present invention is further provided with a connection means for communication or control between the main laundry and auxiliary laundry.

Preferably, the connection means is composed of a connector for connecting the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, and a connector for connecting various cables for communication or control between the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, When the washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine are coupled through the coupling unit, the connector is configured to be automatically connected.

In addition, the present invention includes a communication means for data communication between the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry apparatus, the communication means is a communication module capable of data communication by wire or wireless communication method to the main laundry apparatus and the auxiliary laundry apparatus. It is characterized by including each.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through preferred embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

The composite laundry machine according to the present invention includes a main laundry device 10 and an auxiliary laundry device 100.

The complex laundry machine according to the present invention may have the same appearance as the laundry machine 10 having a pedestal 20 as shown in FIG. 1. However, in the present invention, as shown in Figs. 2 to 3, the pedestal 20 is different from simply performing the washing function as well as the local area. In addition, it is preferable to include a coupling means (not shown) so that the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 can be stably coupled to the main washing apparatus 10.

The auxiliary washing machine 100 is provided on one side of the main washing machine 10, it may be provided on the lower or upper portion of the main washing machine (10). It is preferable that the control panel of the complex laundry machine provided as described above is provided on the front side of the main laundry machine (10).

The configuration of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the case 110 includes a case body 130 and a drawer 120. The drawer 120 may be pulled out from the case body 130 to the front.

The case body 130 has a suitable size and structurally strong to place a conventional laundry machine thereon.

The outer tub 140 is supported and installed in the drawer 120. As shown in FIG. 4, the first support device 160, the second support device 162, the third support device 161, and four corners of the case 110 are supported to support the outer tub 140. The fourth support device 163 is located.

The support devices may be made of the same structure as the support device for supporting the outer tub 140 in the conventional vertical shaft type washing machine.

One end of the support devices is connected to each corner of the upper frame 121 covering the top of the drawer 120, the other end is connected to the side wall of the outer tub 140, respectively.

The upper portion of the outer tub 140 is connected to the upper frame 121 through a gasket 122 that is a flexible sealing material. The upper frame 121 and the gasket 122 prevents foreign substances, including water, from entering the outer tub 140 and the drawer 120.

In addition, since the gasket 122 is flexible, the vibration of the outer tub 140 is not transmitted to the upper frame 121.

The outer door 141 is installed in the upper opening of the outer tub 140. A door frame 142 protrudes from the inner wall of the outer tub 140 in the circumferential direction, and a door sealing material 144 is installed in the outer tub 141. Thus, when the outer door 141 is closed, the door sealing material 144 contacts the door frame 142 to seal the upper portion of the outer tub 140.

In addition, a hook 143 is installed at the outer door 141. The hook 143 is inserted into a hook groove (not shown) formed on the inner wall surface of the outer tub 140. The hook 143 is supported by a spring (not shown) installed therein. And, the end of the hook 143 is gentle and can be separated or inserted from the hook groove when a suitable force is applied to open or close the door 141.

Such a hook device can be used as it is a form commonly used in other conventional devices. Instead of the hook device, it is also possible to provide a locking means by another method.

Since the pedestal washing machine 100 is relatively low in height, the washing water in the outer tub 140 may be splashed out, and if the outer door 141 is present, it is prevented.

The inner tub 150 is located in the outer tub 140. The inner tub 150 is formed with a plurality of through grooves for the inflow and outflow of the wash water.

The motor 190 is fixedly installed on the bottom lower surface of the outer tub 140. The motor 190 is an outer rotor type motor, the stator of which is fixed to the bottom surface of the outer tub 140. In addition, the rotation shaft 191 of the rotor penetrates the bottom of the outer tub 140 and is directly connected to the bottom of the inner tub 150.

A bearing is installed at the bottom of the outer tub 140 to support the rotating shaft 191.

In addition, the motor 190 is wound in a concentrated zone, the diameter of which is larger than the height.

A drain pipe 170 for drainage is connected to a lower portion of the outtub 140. One end of the drain pipe 170 is fixed to the case body 130 to communicate with the outside, and the other end is connected to the lower portion of the outtub 140 to communicate. The drain pipe 170 is connected to the drain pump 172 is installed.

In addition, a part of the drain pipe 170 is made of a corrugated pipe 171 that is stretchable in the longitudinal direction. Thus, when the drawer 120 is pulled forward, the corrugated pipe 171 is extended.

A telescopic structure may be used instead of the above-mentioned corrugated pipe shape.

A water supply pipe 180 for supplying water is connected to an upper portion of the outtub 140. The other end of the water supply pipe 180 is connected to the water supply valve 182. The water supply pipe 180 also includes a corrugated pipe 181.

In addition, a steam generator 185 is installed to supply steam into the outer tub 140. The steam generator 185 has a water supply pipe 186 is connected to the water supply valve 182 to receive water. And, the steam is supplied into the outer tub 140 through the steam pipe 187.

The steam pipe 187 is likewise made of a variable length structure, such as corrugated pipe.

The steam outlet of the steam pipe 187 is positioned above the inner tub 150 so that steam may be supplied to the inner tub 150.

The steam generator as described above may be made in the same structure as the steam generator used in the conventional washing machine.

In addition, the steam generator is preferably located in the upper corner of the case (110).

On the other hand, the auxiliary washing machine 100 may be provided with a control panel 123 separately from the control panel 111 of the main washing machine (10). The control panel 123 is a control unit for controlling the operation of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100, a key input unit for operating the operation of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100, a display unit for displaying the operation state of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100, auxiliary washing It may include a sound output unit for outputting the operating state of the device 100 in the form of a sound, and the communication means 200 for wired and wireless communication with the main laundry apparatus 10. Of course, only one of these may be included, and as described below, the control panel 123 may be omitted depending on the design form.

At this time, the main washing apparatus 10 and the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is provided with a communication module capable of data input and output by wire or wireless communication method as the communication means 200 for mutual data communication.

The composite laundry machine according to the present invention can be controlled in various forms.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6, the main laundry apparatus 10 in the complex laundry apparatus, in particular, the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100 may be controlled in a conventional control form, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

First, with reference to Figure 4 will be described a first embodiment of the operation control form of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 in the complex laundry machine according to the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the operation of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is made through the control unit 11 provided in the main laundry apparatus 10. The control unit 11 is provided in the control panel 111 of the main washing machine (10).

That is, the driving unit operation control of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is made through the control unit 11. Here, the control unit 11 is to share so as to control not only the main washing machine 10 but also the operation of the auxiliary washing machine 100.

In addition, data transmission between the control unit 11 and the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100 may be performed through a wired or wireless communication means 200.

That is, the driving unit of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100, for example, the key input unit 30, the sensing unit 40, the washing load 50, the display unit 60, and the sound output unit 70 may communicate the communication unit 200. Data transfer with the control unit 11 is made through. The key input unit 30, the display unit 60, and the sound output unit 70 are preferably provided in the control panel 123 of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100.

The laundry load 50 may include a motor 190, a steam generator 185, a water supply valve 182, a drain pump 172, and the like as a load directly involved in the stroke of the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100. And, these laundry load 50 is operated by receiving the control signal of the control unit 11 through the communication means 200.

In addition, the sensing means 40 is a water level sensor for detecting the washing water level in the tub 140, a water temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the washing water in the tub 140, the rotational speed of the motor 190 It is configured to include various sensors necessary for the stroke, such as a speed sensor for sensing, a door sensor for detecting the opening and closing of the door 141. Information obtained through these sensing means 40 is transmitted to the control unit 11 via the communication means 200.

Then, the stroke of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is completed or the stroke state is continuously displayed through the display unit 60 under the control of the controller 11 during the stroke. In addition, in a situation in which a user needs to be notified, such as an administration completion notification or an error during an administration, a corresponding error message or a buzzer may be output through the sound output unit 70.

A second embodiment of an operation control form of the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is operated through the control unit 11 provided in the main washing apparatus 10 and the auxiliary washing apparatus 100. The key input unit 13 for manipulating whether or not to operate is also provided in the main washing device (10).

The control unit 11 and the key input unit 13 are provided in the control panel 111 of the main laundry apparatus 10.

 That is, the driving unit operation control of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is made through the control unit 11. Here, the control unit 11 is to share so as to control not only the main washing machine 10 but also the operation of the auxiliary washing machine 100.

In addition, the key input unit 13 is composed of a key panel having keys for manipulating the operation of the main washing machine 10, and a key panel having keys for manipulating the operation of the auxiliary washing machine 100. It is to share so that the operation of both the washing apparatus 10 and the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 can be operated.

Similarly, data transfer between the control unit 11 and the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100 may be performed through the wired or wireless communication means 200.

That is, the driving unit of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100, for example, the sensing unit 40, the washing load 50, the display unit 60, and the sound output unit 70 may be controlled by the control unit 11. Data transfer with is done. The display unit 60 and the sound output unit 70 are preferably provided in the control panel 123 of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100.

The laundry load 50 may include a motor 190, a steam generator 185, a water supply valve 182, a drain pump 172, and the like as a load directly involved in the stroke of the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100. And, these laundry load 50 is operated by receiving the control signal of the control unit 11 through the communication means 200.

In addition, the sensing means 40 is a water level sensor for detecting the washing water level in the tub 140, a water temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the washing water in the tub 140, the rotational speed of the motor 190 It is configured to include various sensors necessary for the stroke, such as a speed sensor for sensing, a door sensor for detecting the opening and closing of the door 141. Information obtained through these sensing means 40 is transmitted to the control unit 11 via the communication means 200.

Then, the stroke of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is completed or the stroke state is continuously displayed through the display unit 60 under the control of the controller 11 during the stroke. In addition, in a situation in which a user needs to be notified, such as an administration completion notification or an error during an administration, a corresponding error message or a buzzer may be output through the sound output unit 70.

Referring to Figure 6 will be described a third embodiment of the operation control form of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100 is operated through the control unit 11 provided in the main laundry apparatus 10 as in the first embodiment.

That is, the driving unit operation control of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is made through the control unit 11. Here, the control unit 11 is to share so as to control not only the main washing machine 10 but also the operation of the auxiliary washing machine 100.

In addition, the key input unit 13 of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 and the stroke state may be operated so that the operation and the various monitors of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 may be performed at the control panel 111 of the main washing apparatus 10. The control unit 111 includes a display unit 15 and a sound output unit 17 for displaying or outputting a sound.

That is, the control panel 123 of the auxiliary washing machine 100 is omitted, and the key input unit 13, the display unit 15, and the sound output unit 17 configured in the control panel 111 of the main washing machine 10 are assisted. All are shared so that the washing apparatus 100 can be used.

In this case, the key input unit 13 includes a key panel having keys for manipulating the operation of the main laundry apparatus 10, and a key panel having keys for manipulating the operation of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100. It is composed.

In addition, data transmission between the control unit 11 and the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 may be performed through a wired or wireless communication means 200.

That is, the driving unit of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100, for example, the sensing unit 40 and the washing load 50 are transferred to the control unit 11 through the communication unit 200.

Here, the laundry load 50 may include a motor 190, a steam generator 185, a water supply valve 182, a drain pump 172, and the like as a load directly involved in the administration of the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100. And, these laundry load 50 is operated by receiving the control signal of the control unit 11 through the communication means 200.

Then, the detection means 40 is a water level sensor for detecting the washing water level in the tub 140, a water temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of the washing water in the tub 140, the rotation speed of the motor 190 It is configured to include various sensors necessary for the stroke, such as a speed sensor for sensing, a door sensor for detecting the opening and closing of the door 141. Information obtained through these sensing means 40 is transmitted to the control unit 11 via the communication means 200.

In the present embodiment, the stroke of the auxiliary washing machine 100 is completed or under the control of the control unit 11 during the stroke, the stroke state is displayed through the display unit 15 provided in the control panel 111 of the main laundry machine 10. do. In addition, in a situation in which the user needs a notification such as an administration completion notification or an error during an administration in the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100, a corresponding error message or a buzzer may be output through the sound output unit 17 provided in the control panel 111. It may be.

Here, there may be various methods for displaying the stroke state of the main laundry apparatus 10 and the stroke state of the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100 through the display unit 15.

First, when any one of the main washing apparatus 10 and the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is not in operation, only the administrative state of the washing apparatus in operation is displayed.

On the other hand, when both the main washing machine 10 and the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 is in operation, the administrative state of the main laundry apparatus 10 and the administrative state of the auxiliary washing apparatus 100 for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) To cross.

Alternatively, a hot key corresponding to the 'display command' is further configured in the key input unit 13 to selectively select the administrative states of the main washing machine 10 and the auxiliary washing machine 100 in a toggle manner with respect to the input of the hot key. Display. That is, for the first input, the stroke state of the main washing machine 10 may be displayed, and for the next input, the stroke state of the auxiliary washing machine 100 may be displayed.

On the other hand, when both the main washing machine 10 and the auxiliary washing machine 100 are operating and displaying one of the stroke states, a situation in which the other stroke is completed or an error occurs must be displayed first. If it is possible, it is desirable to stop the administration status displayed and to display the information to be displayed first.

Like the display unit 15, the output method of the sound output unit 17 may also be output at intersections at regular intervals or may be output according to a user's request, and it is preferable to first output the information to be output first.

Hereinafter, in the combined laundry apparatus according to the present invention with reference to FIG. 7, the connection of the main laundry apparatus 10 and the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100, in particular, control or communication, will be described in detail.

As described above, the main laundry apparatus 10 and the auxiliary laundry apparatus 100 need to be connected to each other for control or communication. Such a connection portion, that is, the connection portion 300 will be formed.

On the other hand, the connection part 300 will have to be insulated because electricity flows, it should be easy to connect and ensure the reliability of the connection.

As shown in FIG. 7, connectors 301 and 302 are provided at the lower part of the main washing machine 10 and the upper part of the auxiliary washing machine 100, respectively. Wires for communication or control are connected to the connectors 301 and 302 in the form of a harness (not shown), respectively.

The connection part 300 includes not only the connectors but also insulation parts 310 and 311 for insulation. The insulating parts 310 and 311 are formed on the outer circumference of the respective connectors to perform an insulating function when the connectors are connected. The insulating parts 310 and 311 may be formed of an insulating material, and it may be preferable that the insulating part 310 or 311 is a material that allows a certain distance compression deformation such as rubber.

Meanwhile, the connectors 301 and 302 and the insulating parts 310 and 311 may be formed integrally with each other, and the insulating part may be formed in only one connector.

The auxiliary washing machine 100 is coupled to each other with the main washing machine 10 through a coupling means (not shown), if the main washing machine 10 and the auxiliary washing machine 100 is coupled through the coupling means; The connectors 301 and 302 may be configured to be necessarily connected.

The complex laundry machine according to the present invention can support the main laundry machine in the case of the auxiliary laundry machine, and is suitable for washing a small amount of laundry. When the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing device are used together, washing according to the type of laundry may be performed at the same time.

That is, without using a large main washing machine, it is possible to save energy and wash a small amount of laundry, as well as to support the main washing machine is not limited by the installation space.

In addition, a control panel such as a key input means including a control means or a control means, a display means, a sound output means, and the like can be shared with the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine.

Claims (21)

A main laundry apparatus for performing a washing or drying stroke; And, A case capable of supporting the main laundry machine and a drawer capable of carrying out the laundry from the case body and carrying out the laundry, and having a tub for accommodating laundry in the drawer and controlling the washing operation in the tub under the control of the main laundry machine Complex laundry machine consisting of a secondary washing machine to perform. The method of claim 1, And a control means for controlling the overall operations of the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine in the main laundry machine. The method of claim 1, Combined washing means comprising a control means for controlling the overall operation of the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, and a key input unit for inputting a user command for the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine in the main washing machine; Device. The method of claim 1, Control means for controlling the overall operation of the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, a key input unit for inputting a user command for the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, and through the key input unit under the control of the control means The laundry machine comprising a display unit for displaying the user input or administration state in the main washing machine. The method of claim 1, Control means for controlling the overall operations of the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine, a key input unit for inputting user commands for the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine, and a user through the key input unit under the control of the control means. And a display unit for displaying an input or a stroke state, and a sound output unit for generating an alarm or a voice when necessary according to the stroke state of the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine under the control of the control means. Composite laundry machine. The auxiliary laundry machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein And a laundry load involved in the washing stroke in the tub under the control of the control means. The method of claim 6, wherein the laundry load The laundry machine comprising at least one of a motor for providing a rotational force to the tub, and a steam supply device for supplying hot steam into the tub. The method of claim 7, wherein the laundry load And a water supply means for supplying the washing water into the tub and a drainage means for discharging the washing water in the tub to the outside. According to claim 6, wherein the auxiliary washing machine Complex washing apparatus further comprises a sensing means for sensing the washing environment and the administrative state associated with the washing administration. The method of claim 9, wherein the sensing means Water level sensor for detecting the washing water level in the tub, water temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the washing water in the tub, speed sensor for detecting the rotational speed of the washing load, for detecting the opening and closing of the door covering the top of the tub Composite laundry machine comprising at least one or more of the door sensor. The method of claim 2, A key input unit for inputting a user command to the auxiliary washing machine, a display unit for displaying a user input or stroke state through the key input unit under the control of the control means, and a stroke of the auxiliary laundry machine under the control of the control means. The laundry machine comprising a sound output unit for generating an alarm or a voice if necessary according to the state in the auxiliary washing machine. The method of claim 3, wherein A display unit for displaying a user input or stroke state through the key input unit under the control of the control means, and a sound output unit for generating an alarm or voice when necessary according to the stroke state of the auxiliary washing machine under the control of the control means Composite laundry machine, characterized in that provided in the laundry machine. 5. The method of claim 4, And a sound output unit for generating an alarm or a voice, if necessary, in accordance with the administrative state of the auxiliary washing machine under the control of the control unit. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the key input unit A main key panel with keys for controlling the main laundry machine; A composite laundry machine comprising an auxiliary key panel having keys for controlling the auxiliary laundry machine. The display unit of claim 4 or 5, wherein the display unit Complex washing machine, characterized in that the cross-display of the administrative state of the main washing machine and the administrative state of the auxiliary washing machine at regular intervals. The display unit of claim 4 or 5, wherein the display unit Complex washing apparatus, characterized in that to selectively display the administrative state of the main washing machine or the auxiliary washing machine according to the user's request. The display unit of claim 4 or 5, wherein the display unit Combination washing apparatus characterized in that to first display the administrative state of the main washing machine or the auxiliary washing machine in accordance with the predefined information priority. The method of claim 1, Combined washing machine further comprises a connection means for communication or control between the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine. The method of claim 18, The connecting means is composed of a connector for connecting the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, and a connector for connecting various cables for communication or control between the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, Combined washing machine characterized in that the connector is configured to be automatically connected when the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine is coupled through the coupling portion. The method of claim 1, And a communication unit for data communication between the main laundry machine and the auxiliary laundry machine. The method of claim 20, wherein the communication means Complex washing apparatus characterized in that the communication module capable of data communication by a wired or wireless communication method provided in the main washing machine and the auxiliary washing machine, respectively.

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