KR20010094178A - Sterilizing and drying apparatus for washing machine - Google Patents

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KR20010094178A
KR20010094178A KR1020000017670A KR20000017670A KR20010094178A KR 20010094178 A KR20010094178 A KR 20010094178A KR 1020000017670 A KR1020000017670 A KR 1020000017670A KR 20000017670 A KR20000017670 A KR 20000017670A KR 20010094178 A KR20010094178 A KR 20010094178A
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • D06F25/00—Washing machines with receptacles, e.g. perforated, having a rotary movement, e.g. oscillatory movement, the receptacle serving both for washing and for centrifugally separating water from the laundry and having further drying means, e.g. using hot air 
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
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    • D06F58/00—Domestic laundry dryers
    • D06F58/20—General details of domestic laundry dryers 
    • D06F58/26—Heating arrangements, e.g. gas heating equipment
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26—DRYING
    • F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
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    • F26B21/002—Drying-air generating units, e.g. movable, independent of drying enclosure heating the drying air indirectly, i.e. using a heat exchanger
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26—DRYING
    • F26B—DRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
    • F26B21/00—Arrangements or duct systems, e.g. in combination with pallet boxes, for supplying and controlling air or gases for drying solid materials or objects
    • F26B21/02—Circulating air or gases in closed cycles, e.g. wholly within the drying enclosure
    • F26B21/022—Circulating air or gases in closed cycles, e.g. wholly within the drying enclosure with provisions for changing the drying gas flow pattern, e.g. by reversing gas flow, by moving the materials or objects through subsequent compartments, at least two of which have a different direction of gas flow
    • F26B21/024—Circulating air or gases in closed cycles, e.g. wholly within the drying enclosure with provisions for changing the drying gas flow pattern, e.g. by reversing gas flow, by moving the materials or objects through subsequent compartments, at least two of which have a different direction of gas flow by using movable fan units
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
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PURPOSE: A device for drying and sterilizing in a washer is provided to dry or sterilize laundry by circulating air of high temperature contained in a washing tub after dehydration. CONSTITUTION: A drying and sterilizing device of a washer comprises an outer tub(20) storing washing water; a washing tub(30) receiving laundry by being mounted in the outer tub; a driving motor(50) rotating the washing tub by being connected to a lower face of the washing tub on a lower portion of the outer tub; a drying unit(70) drying and sterilizing the laundry by being installed on an outer face of the outer tub; a plural dehydrating holes(32) formed on a side of the washing tub; a case(71) mounted on the drying unit to form a circulating passage of air; a drain valve(77) opening or closing a drain hole(23) to flow the washing water into the case; a heating unit(72) generating heat by being electrically connected to a power unit; a blowing fan(74) blowing the heated air into the washing tub; and a fan motor(73) driving the blowing fan.

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세탁기용 살균 및 건조장치{Sterilizing and drying apparatus for washing machine}Sterilizing and drying apparatus for washing machine

본 발명은 세탁기의 살균 및 건조장치에 관한 것으로, 특히 탈수후 세탁조 내의 세탁물을 살균 및 건조시킬 수 있도록 하는 세탁기용 살균 및 건조장치에 관한 것이다.The present invention relates to a sterilizing and drying apparatus for a washing machine, and more particularly, to a sterilizing and drying apparatus for a washing machine to sterilize and dry laundry in a washing tank after dehydration.

일반적으로, 세탁기는 공급된 세탁수를 강제유동시킴으로써 발생하는 세탁수의 유동과 이에 의한 마찰 및 세제의 유화작용 등으로 세탁물을 세탁할 수 있도록 된 가전기구로서, 세탁기의 세탁과정은 통상 세탁, 헹굼, 탈수, 급/배수과정으로 이루어진다.In general, a washing machine is a household appliance that is capable of washing laundry due to the flow of the washing water generated by forcibly flowing the supplied washing water and the friction and the emulsification of the detergent. The washing process of the washing machine is usually performed by washing and rinsing. , Dehydration, and drainage.

상기와 같은 기능을 하는 종래의 일반적인 교반식 세탁기의 구조를 첨부된 도면을 참고로 하여 설명하면 다음과 같다.Referring to the accompanying drawings, the structure of a conventional general stirring washing machine having a function as described above is as follows.

도 1은 모터로 직접 구동되는 교반식 세탁기에 관한 것으로, 도 1에 도시된 바와 같이, 세탁기의 외형을 이루는 하우징(1) 내부에 세탁을 위한 세탁수를 저수하는 원통형의 외조(2)가 고정 설치되고, 이 외조(2) 내측에는 세탁물이 담겨지는 세탁조(3)가 회전 가능하도록 설치되어 있으며, 상기 외조(2)의 아래쪽에는 상기 세탁조(3)를 회전구동시키는 구동수단인 BLDC모터(5; Brushless DC motor)가 설치되어 있다.1 relates to a stirring washing machine directly driven by a motor, and as illustrated in FIG. 1, a cylindrical tub 2 for storing washing water for washing is fixed inside a housing 1 forming an outer shape of the washing machine. The outer tub (2) is installed, the washing tub (3) in which the laundry is contained is installed to be rotatable, the lower portion of the outer tub (2) BLDC motor (5) which is a driving means for driving the rotation of the washing tub (3) ; Brushless DC motor is installed.

또한, 상기 세탁조(3) 바닥에는 세탁조(3)와 외조(2)에 저장된 세탁수를 강제유동시키도록 세탁날개(4a)를 갖춘 펄세이터(4)가 일체로 형성되어 있다.In addition, the bottom of the washing tank (3) is integrally formed with a pulsator (4) having a washing wing (4a) to forcibly flow the wash water stored in the washing tank (3) and the outer tank (2).

한편, 상기 세탁조(3) 저면부 밑면에는 상기 BLDC모터(5)와 일체로 된 구동축(5a)이 관통하면서 결합되는 허브(3a)가 설치되어 있는 바, 상기 BLDC모터(5)는 그 구동축(5a)이 상기 허브(3a)를 매개로 세탁조(3) 하부에 연결됨으로써 구동축(5a)의 회전에 따라 세탁조(3)가 회전할 수 있게 된다.On the other hand, the bottom of the bottom surface of the washing tank (3) is provided with a hub (3a) is coupled to the drive shaft (5a) integrally integrated with the BLDC motor (5), the BLDC motor (5) is the drive shaft ( 5a) is connected to the lower portion of the washing tank 3 via the hub (3a) so that the washing tank 3 can rotate in accordance with the rotation of the drive shaft (5a).

상기 외조(2)의 하단부 일측에는 외조(2)에 채워진 세탁수를 외부로 배출하기 위한 배수호스(6) 및 배수밸브(6a)가 연결되어 있다.One side of the lower end of the outer tub 2 is connected to a drain hose 6 and a drain valve 6a for discharging the wash water filled in the outer tub 2 to the outside.

따라서, 상기와 같이 구성된 모터 직접 구동형 교반식 세탁기에 있어서, 사용자가 세탁기에 전원을 인가한 후 세탁물의 종류 등에 따라 알맞은 세탁방법을 선택하여 세탁을 실시하게 되면, 세탁기는 마이콤(도시안됨)의 제어에 의해 세탁물의 중량을 감지하고 그에 알맞은 수위와 시간을 설정하여 세탁, 헹굼, 탈수, 급/배수 등의 행정을 정해진 순서로 진행한다.Therefore, in the motor direct drive type washing machine configured as described above, when the user applies washing power to the washing machine and selects a washing method suitable for the type of laundry, washing is performed by a microcomputer (not shown). The control detects the weight of the laundry and sets the appropriate water level and time so that the washing, rinsing, dehydration, and feeding / draining processes are carried out in a predetermined order.

상기 과정 중 탈수행정에서는 BLDC모터(5)에 의해 발생된 회전력에 의해 세탁조(3)가 일방향으로 강하게 회전하면서 세탁물로부터 세탁수를 원심분리시키게 된다.In the dehydration process during the process, the washing tank 3 is strongly rotated in one direction by the rotational force generated by the BLDC motor 5 to centrifuge the washing water from the laundry.

그러나, 상기와 같은 종래의 세탁기에서는 드럼 세탁기를 제외하고는 탈수후 세탁물을 건조시키는 건조장치가 별도로 마련되지 않았으므로, 세탁후 세탁물들을 건조대에 일일히 널어서 건조시켜야 하는 불편이 있었다.However, in the conventional washing machine as described above, except for the drum washing machine, a drying device for drying the laundry after dehydration is not separately provided, and thus, there is a inconvenience in that the laundry is dried on a drying rack after washing.

특히, 날씨가 흐리고 습기가 많은 경우에는 세탁물이 잘 마르지 않아 세탁물이 완전히 건조된 후 세탁물에서 좋지 않은 냄새가 나는 등의 문제점이 있었다.In particular, when the weather is cloudy and humid, there is a problem that the laundry does not dry well and the laundry is completely dried and then smells bad in the laundry.

이에 본 발명은 상기와 같은 문제점들을 해결하기 위하여 안출된 것으로, 탈수 후 세탁조 내에 고온의 공기를 순환시킴으로써 세탁물을 살균 및 건조시킬 수 있도록 하기 위하여 세탁기에 설치되는 세탁기용 살균 및 건조장치를 제공함에 그 목적이 있다.The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, to provide a sterilization and drying apparatus for a washing machine installed in the washing machine to sterilize and dry the laundry by circulating the hot air in the washing tank after dehydration. There is a purpose.

도 1은 일반적인 세탁기의 구성을 나타낸 요부 단면도1 is a sectional view showing the main parts of a general washing machine

도 2는 본 발명에 따른 살균 및 건조장치를 구비한 세탁기의 구성도2 is a block diagram of a washing machine having a sterilization and drying apparatus according to the present invention

도면의 주요부분의 참조부호에 대한 설명Explanation of Reference Symbols in Major Parts of Drawings

20 - 외조 22 - 통기구멍20-Mojo 22-Vents

23 - 배수구멍 30 - 세탁조23-Drainage 30-Wash Tank

32 - 탈수구멍 50 - 구동모터32-Dehydration Hole 50-Drive Motor

70 - 건조장치 71 - 케이스70-Dryer 71-Case

72 - 발열수단 73 - 팬모터72-Heat generating means 73-Fan motor

74 - 송풍팬 75 - 배수관74-Blower fan 75-Drain pipe

76 - 급수관 77 - 배수밸브76-Water line 77-Drain valve

상기와 같은 목적을 달성하기 위하여 본 발명은, 세탁물이 수용되는 세탁조를 둘러싸도록 된 외조의 외부 일측부에서 상기 외조와 연통됨과 더불어 상기 세탁조의 개방된 상단부 일측에 연통되도록 설치되어 공기의 순환유로를 형성하는 케이스와; 상기 케이스 내에 설치되어 전기적으로 열을 발생시키는 발열수단과; 상기 케이스 내의 상단부에 설치되어 상기 발열수단에 의해 발생된 열을 세탁조 내로 강제 송풍시키도록 된 송풍팬 및 팬 구동수단과; 상기 케이스 내에 순환 공기를 응축하여 제습하기 위한 응축수단을 포함하여 이루어져, 탈수후 세탁조 내의 세탁물을 살균 및 건조시킬 수 있도록 된 세탁기용 살균 및 건조장치를 제공한다.In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is installed so as to communicate with the outer tank and the one side of the open upper end of the washing tub in the outer side of the outer tub to surround the washing tank in which the laundry is accommodated to the circulation passage of air Forming a case; Heating means installed in the case to electrically generate heat; A blowing fan and fan driving means installed at an upper end of the case to forcely blow heat generated by the heat generating means into a washing tank; It comprises a condensing means for condensing the dehumidified air in the case to dehumidify, to provide a sterilization and drying apparatus for a washing machine to sterilize and dry the laundry in the washing tank after dehydration.

이하, 본 발명에 따른 세탁기용 살균 및 건조장치의 실시예를 첨부된 도면을 이용하여 상세히 설명한다.Hereinafter, an embodiment of a sterilizing and drying apparatus for a washing machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

도 2는 본 발명에 따른 살균 및 건조장치가 장착된 세탁기를 나타낸 구성도로서, 본 발명 세탁기는 도 2에 도시된 바와 같이, 세탁수를 저수하는 외조(20)의 내측에 세탁물을 수용하는 세탁조(30)가 회동가능하게 설치되고, 상기 외조(20)의 외측 하부에는 상기 세탁조(30)의 하부면과 연결되어 세탁조(30)를 회동시키는 구동모터(50)가 설치되고, 상기 외조(20)의 외측면 일측에는 탈수후 상기 세탁조(30) 내의 세탁물을 살균 및 건조시키기 위한 건조장치(70)가 설치된 구조로 되어 있다.Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a washing machine equipped with a sterilization and drying apparatus according to the present invention, the washing machine of the present invention, as shown in Figure 2, the laundry tank for receiving the laundry inside the outer tub 20 to store the wash water 30 is rotatably installed, and a drive motor 50 connected to the lower surface of the washing tub 30 to rotate the washing tub 30 is installed at an outer lower portion of the outer tub 20, and the outer tub 20 is installed. On one side of the outer surface of the) is a structure in which a drying device 70 for sterilizing and drying the laundry in the washing tank 30 is installed after dehydration.

상기 세탁조(30)의 측면부에는 다수의 탈수구멍(32)이 형성되어 있는 바, 세탁조(30)에 공급되는 세탁수가 상기 탈수구멍(32)을 통해 외조(20)로 빠져나가게 된다.A plurality of dehydration holes 32 are formed in the side portion of the washing tub 30, and the washing water supplied to the washing tub 30 is discharged into the outer tub 20 through the dehydration holes 32.

한편, 상기 건조장치(70)는 상기 외조(20)의 상단 및 하단부에서 각각 통기구멍(22) 및 배수구멍(23)을 통해 연통되도록 형성되어 공기의 순환유로를 형성하는 케이스(71)를 구비하며, 이 케이스(71)의 상단부는 상기 세탁조(30)의 개방된 상단부에 연통되어 케이스(71) 내의 가열된 공기가 세탁조(30) 내로 유입될 수 있도록 되어 있다.On the other hand, the drying device 70 is provided with a case 71 is formed so as to communicate through the vent hole 22 and the drain hole 23 at the upper end and the lower end of the outer tub 20, respectively, to form a circulation passage of air. The upper end of the case 71 communicates with the open upper end of the washing tub 30 so that the heated air in the case 71 can flow into the washing tub 30.

상기 케이스(71) 하단과 연통된 외조(20) 하단의 배수구멍(23)에는 상기 외조(20) 내의 세탁수가 케이스(71) 쪽으로 빠져 나갈 수 있도록 배수구멍(23)을 개폐하는 배수밸브(77)가 설치되어 있다.The drainage valve 77 which opens and closes the drainage hole 23 so that the washing water in the outer tub 20 can escape to the case 71 in the drainage hole 23 at the bottom of the outer tub 20 communicating with the bottom of the case 71. ) Is installed.

그리고, 상기 케이스(71) 내의 상부에는 세탁기의 전원부(미도시)에 전기적으로 연결되어 열을 발생시키는 발열수단(72)이 설치되어 있으며, 상기 케이스(71) 상단부에는 상기 발열수단(72)에 의해 가열된 공기를 세탁조(30) 내로 강제로 송풍시키기 위한 송풍팬(74) 및 이 송풍팬(74)을 구동시키는 팬모터(73)가 장착되어 있다.In addition, the upper part of the case 71 is provided with heat generating means 72 which is electrically connected to a power supply (not shown) of the washing machine to generate heat, and the upper part of the case 71 is connected to the heat generating means 72. The blowing fan 74 for forcibly blowing the heated air into the washing tank 30, and the fan motor 73 for driving the blowing fan 74 are mounted.

또한, 상기 케이스(71)의 상부에는 케이스(71) 내를 순환하는 고온의 순환공기를 응축하여 제습하기 위해 저온의 냉각수를 공급하는 급수관(76)이 연결되어 있으며, 케이스(71)의 하단부에는 상기 급수관(76)에 의해 공급된 냉각수 및 응축수를 배출시키기 위한 배수관(75)이 설치된다.In addition, the upper part of the case 71 is connected to the water supply pipe 76 for supplying the cooling water of low temperature in order to condense and dehumidify the high temperature circulation air circulating in the case 71, the lower end of the case 71 A drain pipe 75 for discharging the cooling water and the condensed water supplied by the water supply pipe 76 is installed.

상기와 같이 구성된 세탁기용 건조장치는 다음과 같이 작동한다.The drying apparatus for a washing machine configured as described above operates as follows.

세탁 및 헹굼행정이 종료되면 세탁물로부터 세탁수를 탈수시키는 탈수행정으로 이행되고, 이러한 탈수행정이 종류되면 건조행정이 시작된다.When the washing and rinsing cycles are finished, the process shifts to a dehydration stroke that dehydrates the wash water from the laundry. When the dehydration stroke is sorted, the drying stroke starts.

여기서, 상기 세탁, 헹굼 및 탈수행정 과정에서 세탁조(30) 및 외조(20) 내의 세탁수는 상기 배수구멍(23)을 통해 케이스(71)의 배수관(75)으로 배출된다.Here, the washing water in the washing tank 30 and the outer tub 20 during the washing, rinsing and dehydration process is discharged to the drain pipe 75 of the case 71 through the drain hole 23.

상기 건조행정에서는, 상기 발열수단(72)에 의해 케이스(71) 내의 공기가 가열되고, 이 가열된 공기는 케이스(71) 상단의 팬모터(73) 및 송풍팬(74)의 작용에 의해 세탁조(30) 내로 유입된다.In the drying stroke, the air in the case 71 is heated by the heat generating means 72, and the heated air is washed by the action of the fan motor 73 and the blowing fan 74 on the upper end of the case 71. 30 flows into.

이와 같이 세탁조(30) 내로 유입된 고온의 가열공기는 세탁조 내의 세탁물에 남아있는 잔여 수분을 증발시키게 되고, 이와 같이 증발된 수분을 포함한 고온의 공기는 세탁조(30)의 탈수구멍(32) 및 외조(20) 상단의 통기구멍(22)을 차례로 통해 다시 케이스(71) 내로 유입된다.In this way, the hot heating air introduced into the washing tank 30 evaporates the remaining moisture remaining in the laundry in the washing tank, and the hot air including the evaporated water is dehydrated holes 32 and the outer tub of the washing tank 30. (20) It flows back into the case 71 through the ventilation hole 22 of the upper end in order.

상기 케이스(71)내로 재유입된 고온 고습의 공기는 상기 발열수단(72)에 의해 다시 가열된 다음, 세탁조(30)내로 재유입되고, 상기와 같은 과정을 반복하면서 세탁조(30)와 건조장치(70)를 반복 순환하여 세탁물을 살균시킨다.The high-temperature, high-humidity air re-introduced into the case (71) is heated again by the heating means (72), and then re-introduced into the washing tank (30), and the washing tank (30) and the drying apparatus are repeated as described above. The cycle is repeated 70 to sterilize the laundry.

이어서, 소정의 시간이 경과하여 살균작용이 완료된 다음, 상기 건조장치(70)의 급수관(76)으로부터 저온의 냉각수를 공급하여 케이스(71) 내의 고온 고습의 공기를 응축시켜 제습한다.Subsequently, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the sterilization operation is completed, and low-temperature cooling water is supplied from the water supply pipe 76 of the drying apparatus 70 to condense and dehumidify the high-temperature, high-humidity air in the case 71.

상기와 같이 제습된 공기는 앞에서 설명한 가열 및 송풍작동에 의해 다시 가열된 후 세탁조(30) 내로 유입되어 세탁물을 건조시키고, 상기 살균작용과 마찬가지로 다시 케이스(71) 내로 유입되어 제습작용을 거치면서 상기와 같은 과정을 반복적으로 수행하며 세탁물을 건조시키게 된다.The air dehumidified as described above is heated again by the heating and blowing operation described above, and then flows into the washing tank 30 to dry the laundry. The same process is repeated to dry the laundry.

이 때, 상기 급수관(76)을 통해 공급된 냉각수는 케이스(71) 하단의 배수관(75)을 통해 배출된다.At this time, the cooling water supplied through the water supply pipe 76 is discharged through the drain pipe 75 at the bottom of the case 71.

요컨대, 상기와 같은 건조장치는, 고온의 습한 공기를 반복 순환시키면서 1차적으로 살균작용을 수행한 다음, 2차적으로 제습된 건조 공기를 순환시키면서 건조작용을 수행함으로써 건조행정이 완료되도록 된 것이다.In other words, the drying apparatus as described above, the first drying sterilization while circulating the high temperature humid air, and then performs the drying operation while circulating the second dehumidified dry air to complete the drying administration.

본 발명은 앞에서 설명한 실시예에 국한되지 아니하며, 본 발명의 요지를 벗어나지 않는 범위 내에서 다양한 변경 및 실시가 가능함은 물론이다.The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various changes and implementations are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

예컨대, 전술한 실시예에서는 건조장치의 케이스 내를 순환하는 습한 공기를 응축시켜 제습하기 위하여 냉각수를 사용하였으나, 이와는 다르게 냉장고 또는 공기조화기 등에서와 유사하게 저온의 냉각수 또는 냉매가 유동하는 열교환기 등을 설치하여 응축작용을 수행할 수도 있을 것이다.For example, in the above-described embodiment, the cooling water is used to condense and dehumidify the humid air circulating in the case of the drying apparatus. Alternatively, similarly to the refrigerator or air conditioner, the cooling water or the heat exchanger through which the coolant flows coolant is used. It may be possible to install condensation.

또한, 본 발명은 건조장치가 일반적인 교반식 세탁기에 설치된 것을 설명하였으나, 이와는 다르게, 드럼 세탁기에도 앞에서 설명한 것과 유사한 형태로 적용할 수도 있을 것이다.In addition, the present invention has been described that the drying apparatus is installed in a general stirring washing machine, alternatively, it may also be applied to a drum washing machine in a form similar to that described above.

이상에서와 같이 본 발명에 따르면, 세탁기에서 탈수행정을 수행한 다음, 건조장치로써 세탁물을 살균 및 건조시킬 수 있게 되므로, 세탁기에서 세탁물을 꺼내 다시 건조시켜야 하는 불편이 없어지고, 위생적으로도 안심할 수 있는 세탁기를 제공할 수 있는 효과가 있다.According to the present invention as described above, after the dehydration administration in the washing machine, the laundry can be sterilized and dried with a drying apparatus, so that there is no inconvenience to remove the laundry from the washing machine and dry again, and can be safely sanitary. There is an effect that can provide a washing machine.

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세탁물이 수용되는 세탁조를 둘러싸도록 된 외조의 외부 일측부에서 상기 외조와 연통됨과 더불어 상기 세탁조의 개방된 상단부 일측에 연통되도록 설치되어 공기의 순환유로를 형성하는 케이스와;A case configured to communicate with the outer tub at an outer side of the outer tub to surround the tub in which laundry is accommodated, and to communicate with one side of the open upper end of the tub to form a circulation flow path of air; 상기 케이스 내에 설치되어 전기적으로 열을 발생시키는 발열수단과;Heating means installed in the case to electrically generate heat; 상기 케이스 내의 상단부에 설치되어 상기 발열수단에 의해 발생된 열을 세탁조 내로 강제 송풍시키도록 된 송풍팬 및 팬 구동수단과;A blowing fan and fan driving means installed at an upper end of the case to forcely blow heat generated by the heat generating means into a washing tank; 상기 케이스 내에 순환 공기를 응축하여 제습하기 위한 응축수단을 포함하여 이루어져, 탈수후 세탁조 내의 세탁물을 살균 및 건조시킬 수 있도록 된 세탁기용 건조장치.And a condensation means for condensing and dehumidifying the circulating air in the case, so as to sterilize and dry the laundry in the washing tank after dehydration.
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