KR101414633B1 - Laundry treating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a garment processing apparatus having a downwardly directed inlet. The present invention relates to a cabinet having a housing space in which clothes are accommodated; And an electric field chamber provided with a hot air supply device for supplying hot air to the accommodating space and a blowing fan for cooling the hot air supply device, and a lower inflow port for introducing outside air into the electric room is formed on the lower surface of the electric room Wherein the clothes processing apparatus is a clothes processing apparatus.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the noise generated by the blowing fan of the clothes processing apparatus is reduced.

Ventilating fan, downflow inlet, garment disposal unit

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a clothes processing apparatus, and more particularly, to a clothes processing apparatus capable of reducing noise generated by a blowing fan.

Generally, the term "garment disposal facility" refers to a device for washing, drying, and treating laundry.

Among such clothes processing apparatuses, a clothes processing apparatus having a drying function is provided with a hot air supply apparatus for supplying hot air to a receiving space in which clothes are accommodated in order to dry clothes. In addition, a steam generator may be provided to perform a refresh function such as removal of wrinkles, deodorization, and static electricity removal of clothes and the like.

The clothes processing apparatus further includes a blowing fan for blowing outside air to cool the hot air supply device and the steam generating device or to circulate air used in the clothes processing device.

According to the above-described conventional clothes processing apparatus, when outside air is introduced into the clothes processing apparatus by the blowing fan, a large noise is generated by the vibration caused by air friction or air flow.

Particularly, since the garment disposal apparatus is generally driven by electricity, it is installed more in the room than outside. Therefore, the noise generated in the clothes processing apparatus in the room where the user resides deteriorates the user's residential environment.

Furthermore, noise from neighboring houses in multi - family houses could cause disputes between neighbors.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a clothes processing apparatus capable of reducing noise generated when a blowing fan is driven.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cabinet comprising: a cabinet having a housing space for accommodating clothes; And an electric field chamber provided with a hot air supply device for supplying hot air to the accommodating space and a blowing fan for cooling the hot air supply device, and a lower inflow port for introducing outside air into the electric room is formed on the lower surface of the electric room Wherein the clothes processing apparatus is a clothes processing apparatus.

The lower inlet may be formed adjacent to the rear surface of the electric chamber, and may have a plurality of slits.

On the other hand, a rear inflow port for introducing outside air into the electric room is formed on the rear surface of the electric room.

At this time, the air flowing through the lower inlet and the rear inlet may be different from each other, and the air introduced through the lower inlet and the rear inlet may flow perpendicularly to each other.

Particularly, the blowing fan includes an axial fan, and more air can be introduced into the rear inflow port than the downward inflow port.

It is also possible to further include a plurality of support members provided on a lower surface of the cabinet and spaced apart from the floor at a predetermined interval.

The above-described clothes processing apparatus according to the present invention generates less noise than the conventional clothes processing apparatus. Therefore, it is possible to solve the problem that the housing environment of the user can be deteriorated when the clothes processing apparatus is installed indoors.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a front view showing the interior of a clothes processing apparatus according to the present invention. This will be described below with reference to Fig.

The clothes processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a cabinet (100) forming an outer appearance of the clothes processing apparatus.

A receiving space 110 is formed in the upper portion of the cabinet 100 to accommodate clothes and perform a drying process. A partition plate 110, which is a bottom surface of the receiving space 110, An electric field chamber 120 is formed in which various devices necessary for processing clothes accommodated in the accommodation space 110 are installed.

The electric field chamber 120 includes a partition plate 115 forming an upper surface of the electric field chamber 120, a rear wall 116 forming a rear surface of the electric field chamber 120, (Not shown).

The electric field chamber 120 is provided with a hot air supplying device 130 for supplying hot air to the accommodation space 110 and a steam generating device 140 for generating steam and injecting the steam into the accommodation space 110. Further, a blowing fan 180 capable of sucking outside air is installed at the rear of the electric field chamber 120. Of course, the air sucked by the blowing fan 180 functions to cool the hot air supplying device 130 and the steam generating device 140, to supply outside air to the accommodating space 110, and the like can do.

The hot air supply device 130 generates hot air to dry clothing accommodated in the accommodation space 110. The steam generating device 140 generates steam to spray the clothes accommodated in the accommodation space 110, Thereby removing the wrinkles of the clothes and sterilizing them.

In FIG. 1, a heat pump is used to generate the heat by the hot air supply device 130, and the generated heat is supplied to the receiving space 110. However, A method of supplying generated heat to the accommodation space 110, and the like.

A supply duct 150 is installed to supply the heat generated by the hot air supply device 130 to the accommodation space 110. An inlet 111 is formed in a bottom surface of the accommodation space 110, that is, one side of the partition plate 115, so that the hot air supplied from the hot air supply device 130 can flow into the accommodation space 110 and circulate. An outlet 112 is formed on the other side of the bottom surface of the accommodation space 110. The inlet 111 and the outlet 112 communicate with one side and the other side of the supply duct 150, respectively.

The steam generating device 140 generating steam includes a case 141 in which water is stored, a heater 142 installed in the case 141, a water level detecting device 143).

And a steam injection unit 160 for guiding the steam generated in the steam generator 140 into the accommodation space 110 as described above.

A lower inlet 220 is formed at one side of the lower wall 117 of the electric room so that air can be introduced into the electric room 120 from the clothes processing unit by the blowing fan 180.

A rear inlet 200 is formed at one side of the rear wall 116 of the electric room so that external air can be introduced into the electric room 120 by the blowing fan 180.

Meanwhile, the outside air introduced through the lower inlet 220 and the rear inlet 200 may be guided to a specific position in the electric room 120 by a separate duct (not shown).

The lower inlet 220 and the rear inlet 200 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

A plurality of supporting members 102 for supporting the clothes processing apparatus are provided at the lower portions of the clothes processing apparatus, that is, at the vertex portions of the lower wall 117. That is, when the lower wall 117 has a rectangular shape, it is preferable that four supporting members 102 are mounted. Some of the plurality of support members 102 may have a wheel shape to facilitate movement of the clothes processing apparatus.

The support member 102 separates the lower wall 117 from the floor of the room where the clothes are installed at a predetermined interval. Since the lower inlet 220 is spaced apart from the floor by a predetermined distance by the support member 102, external air can be sucked.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a main portion of the electric field chamber shown in FIG. 1; FIG. This will be described below with reference to Fig.

The steam injection unit 160 is installed at one end of the steam supply pipe 161 to connect the steam generator 140 to the accommodation space 110 and to supply steam at a high pressure And a steam nozzle 162 for spraying the steam.

The steam nozzle 162 is fixed to a bottom surface of the accommodation space 110, that is, one side of the partition plate 115. The cabinet 100 is preferably fixed to the rear side of the cabinet 100 for the aesthetics of the accommodation space 110.

The plurality of steam nozzles 162 may be provided in the rear edge of the partition plate 115 when a plurality of steam nozzles 162 are installed.

When the steam generated in the steam generator 140 moves to the steam nozzle 162, it is necessary to minimize the length of the steam supply pipe 161 in order to minimize the amount of condensed water that contacts the inside of the steam supply pipe 161 . This is because when the steam generated in the steam generator 140 moves through the steam supply pipe 161, the area where the hot steam contacts the inner surface of the relatively low-temperature steam supply pipe 161 is reduced, .

In order to reduce the length of the steam supply pipe 161, it is preferable to install the steam generator 140 at a position as close as possible to the steam nozzle 162.

Meanwhile, the blowing fan 180 may be installed adjacent to the rear wall 116. This is to introduce a large amount of outside air into the electric room 120 while minimizing loss of wind generated by the air blowing fan 180.

The lower inlet 220 is formed adjacent to the rear surface of the electric field chamber, i.e., the rear wall 116. This is because the blowing fan 180 is installed adjacent to the rear wall 116 so that the outside air can be smoothly introduced into the downward inflow opening 220 by the blowing fan 180.

Meanwhile, the lower inlet 220 may have a configuration in which a plurality of slits are arranged side by side. Of course, it is also possible for the lower inlet 220 to include a plurality of lattice or polygonal holes. This is because, when the air blowing fan 180 is formed as one large hole, the leakage amount of noise generated when the blowing fan 180 is rotated is large.

The rear inlet (200) is formed in the rear wall (116). The rear inlet 200 may also include a plurality of slits. However, in FIG. 2, for convenience of drawing, the rear inflow opening 200 has a shape of a large circle.

The blowing fan 180 may be an axial fan. At this time, the axial flow fan means a fan in which air flows in the direction of the central axis of the propeller provided in the fan. That is, the direction in which air is sucked by the axial flow fan is generally perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the propeller, or approximately perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the propeller.

At this time, the outside air flowing through the rear inlet 200 flows in the axial direction of the blowing fan 180.

On the other hand, the outside air introduced through the lower inlet 220 may flow in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the blower fan 180. That is, the air introduced through the lower inlet 220 and the rear inlet 200 have different directions.

In other words, the air introduced at the position of the rear inlet 200 flows in a direction perpendicular to the rear wall 116. In addition, the air introduced from the lower inlet 220 generally flows in a direction perpendicular to the lower wall 117.

Therefore, the air introduced through the lower inlet 220 and the rear inlet 200 can be vertically introduced into each other.

When the blowing fan 180 is an axial fan, more air is introduced into the electric room 120 through the rear inlet 200 than the downward inlet 220. This is because the rear inlet 200 is located on the same line as the extension of the propeller shaft of the air blowing fan 180 so that it is easier for air to flow in from the rear inlet 200 than the downward inlet 220.

In the present invention, even if one fan is driven, outside air flows in both directions at the same time. Therefore, the amount of air flowing through one inlet is smaller than the amount of air flowing through the one inlet, as compared with the case where outside air is introduced from one inlet. Therefore, compared with when a large amount of air passes through one inlet, the air pressure received by the inlet becomes small, and the noise of the air generated while passing through the inlet can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the inflow port is blocked by foreign substances or the like, air is introduced into the electric room 120, which is not smooth. Therefore, if the inflow port through which the air is introduced is varied, even if the inflow of air by one inflow port is not smooth, air can be introduced into the other inflow port.

Further, since the direction in which the air is introduced is varied, the problem of the garment processing apparatus being subjected to pressure in one direction and receiving a great force in one direction of the garment processing apparatus can be solved. For example, if the garment processing apparatus receives a large force in one direction, the garment processing apparatus may be overturned in a corresponding direction.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the clothes processing apparatus shown in Fig. 1 as viewed from the rear. This will be described below with reference to Fig.

2, air is introduced into the rear inflow port 200 and the downward inflow port 220 by a suction force generated in the air blowing fan 180. As shown in FIG.

It is preferable that the cross-sectional area through which the air can be introduced by the rear inlet 200 is larger than the sectional area through which the air can be introduced by the downward inlet 220. This is because when the axial fan is used as the blowing fan 180, the air located on the same line as the axis of the propeller is more likely to be sucked than the air in the other position.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a blowing fan according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, the blowing fan 180 omits the rotating propeller. Hereinafter, differences from FIGS. 1 to 3 will be mainly described with reference to FIG.

The second embodiment differs from the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 3 in that the housing of the blowing fan 180 is integrally formed. Therefore, when installing the blowing fan 180 in the electric room 120, only the housing can be assembled to the electric room 120, thereby improving the efficiency of the work.

The air blowing fan 180 includes a rear housing 182 coupled to a rear wall 116 of the electric room 120. The air blowing fan 180 has a lower housing 184 coupled to a lower wall 117 of the electric room 120. The rear housing 182 and the lower housing 184 are integrally formed do.

A rear inlet 200 is formed in the rear housing 182 and a downward inlet 220 is formed in the lower housing 184. The functions of the lower inlet 220 and the rear inlet 200 are the same as those described in FIGS.

The clothes processing apparatus described above functions as follows.

The clothes are accommodated in the accommodation space 110 in the clothes processing apparatus. Then, after the door of the clothes processing apparatus is closed, the processing for the clothes is started. At this time, the process for the garment means a process desired by the user, and may include processes such as drying and refreshing.

Meanwhile, the blowing fan 180 can be continuously or intermittently driven while processing for clothes is performed.

When the blowing fan 180 is driven, external air flows into the electric room 120 while passing through the rear inlet 200 and the downward inlet 220. At this time, the sucked outside air may cool the steam generating device 140 or the hot air supplying device 130, or may be introduced into the receiving space 110.

The air introduced through the rear inlet 200 is substantially perpendicular to the rear wall 116. In addition, the air introduced through the lower inlet 220 is substantially perpendicular to the lower wall 117.

Therefore, most of the air introduced by the blowing fan 180 flows into the rear inlet 200, and a part of the air flows through the downward inlet 220.

Since the inlet for introducing air is formed in two places, the noise is less than in the case where air is introduced into only the rear inlet 200. This is because a large amount of air is introduced through the various inlets so that the amount of noise generated by the air when passing through the inlets can be reduced.

It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

1 is a front view showing an interior of a clothes processing apparatus according to the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a main part of the electric field chamber shown in Fig. 1; Fig.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the garment treating apparatus shown in Fig. 1 as viewed from the rear. Fig.

4 is a perspective view showing a blowing fan according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Description of the Related Art [0002]

100: cabinet 102: support member

110: accommodation space 115: partition plate

116: lower barrier 117: rear barrier

120: electric room 180: blowing fan

200: rear inlet 220: downward inlet

Claims (6)

A cabinet in which a receiving space for accommodating clothes is formed; And A hot air supply device for supplying hot air to the accommodating space, and an electric blower fan for cooling the hot air supply device, Wherein a lower inflow port for introducing outside air into the electric room is formed on the lower surface of the electric field chamber. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the lower inflow port is formed adjacent to a rear surface of the electric field chamber. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the lower inlet is formed in a plurality of slits. The method according to claim 1, Wherein a rear inflow port for introducing outside air into the electric room is formed on a rear surface of the electric field chamber. 5. The method of claim 4, Wherein the blowing fan includes an axial flow fan, Wherein a greater amount of air is introduced into the rear inflow port than the lower inflow port. The method according to claim 1, And a plurality of support members provided on a lower surface of the cabinet and spaced apart from the floor by a predetermined distance.

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