KR20090079793A - Laundry treatment machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A laundry treating machine is provided to maintain a door open when a user does not use the laundry treating machine to prevent generation of mold in a tub and a drum. A laundry treating machine includes an input hole, a cabinet, a drum, a door, and a door close preventing member. Laundry is put in the machine through the input hole. The cabinet has a lock hole formed on one side of the input hole. The drum is rotatably set in the cabinet. The door opens/closes the front side of the input hole and includes a lock assembly(150) inserted into the lock hole. The door close preventing member prevents the door from closing the input hole.

Description

Laundry processing device {LAUNDRY TREATMENT MACHINE}

The present invention relates to a laundry treatment apparatus, and more particularly, to a laundry treatment apparatus that prevents the door from closing when the laundry treatment apparatus is not driven.

In general, a laundry treatment apparatus is a device that washes by using a rotating drum and friction of laundry by receiving a driving force of a motor in a state where detergent, washing water, and laundry are put into a drum, and the laundry is hardly damaged and the laundry does not get tangled with each other. It is used a lot because it has advantages.

The laundry treatment apparatus is provided with a tub that is a water tank inside the cabinet, and the drum is installed inside the tub so as to rotate by receiving the power of the driving motor. In addition, the laundry treatment apparatus includes a door coupled to the cabinet to input and withdraw laundry from the drum.

If the door is opened during washing, detergent, washing water, and laundry in the drum will come out and dirty the surroundings. Thus, a hook-type lock assembly is provided on one side of the door to keep the door coupled to the cabinet. A door lock device is provided to engage the lock assembly.

After the user opens the door to use the laundry treatment apparatus, the laundry is put into the drum, the door is closed, and washing is performed. After the washing is finished, the door is opened to take out and wash the laundry inside the drum.

1 is a perspective view of a laundry treatment apparatus according to the prior art. The front end of the cabinet body 10 is coupled to a control device (not shown) for controlling the operation of various components of the laundry treatment apparatus and a control panel 3 having a display device for displaying an operation state and the like.

The lower part of the cabinet 20 may be fixedly coupled to the front lower end of the cabinet body 10 by a fastening means such as a screw or hook type locking piece.

An entrance 21 communicating with the drum 30 inside the washing machine is formed at the central portion of the cabinet 20, and at one side of the entrance 21, a door 40 opening and closing the entrance 21 is provided at the hinge 45. By rotatable connection.

A hook 42 is formed in the door 40, and a hook hole 23 into which the hook 42 is inserted is formed at one side of the door 21 of the cabinet 20. Although not shown in the drawings, a locking mechanism for releasably fixing the hook 42 when the hook 42 is inserted through the fixing hole 23 in the cabinet 20 corresponding to the hook hole 23. (locking mechanism) is configured. The locking mechanism is a device for automatically releasing the door 40 when the laundry treatment device is finished. When the hook 42 is inserted into the hook hole 23 and the door is locked, the door (in the drum 30) 40) Can't open

Recently, when a conventional laundry treatment apparatus is not driven, children or animals accidentally enter the washing machine, and the door is closed, causing asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen. Therefore, the laundry treatment apparatus can easily enter the drum, and since the door is not opened from the inside out when the door is closed, a safety door device for the protection of most children and animals is required.

In addition, the user often keeps the door closed after washing. As such, when the door is left in a closed state even when the laundry treatment device is not used, substances harmful to the human body, such as mold, are generated inside the tub by moisture remaining in the tub.

The present invention is to solve the above problems, laundry treatment apparatus that can prevent the occurrence of mold-like substances in the tub and drum by keeping the door open when the user does not use the laundry treatment apparatus To provide.

An object of the present invention is to provide a laundry treatment apparatus for preventing the closing of the drum through the door opening by using the door closing prevention member after the laundry treatment apparatus is started.

The laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention includes an inlet for injecting laundry, a cabinet having a lock hole at one side of the inlet, a drum rotatably installed in the cabinet, and opening and closing the front of the inlet, which is inserted into the lockhole. Provided is a laundry treatment apparatus comprising a door having a lock assembly and a door closing preventing member preventing the door from closing the inlet between the door and the cabinet to allow external air to flow into the drum.

In addition, the door closing member in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus characterized in that the door and the cabinet to maintain at least a predetermined interval.

In addition, the lock assembly of the door in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus characterized in that the hook is formed on the side.

In addition, the lock assembly of the door in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus comprising a locking portion formed with a locking hole.

In addition, the door closing member in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus comprising a hole into which the lock assembly is inserted.

In addition, the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus characterized in that the irregularities are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the door closing preventing member.

In addition, the door closing member in the present invention has a guide portion bent in the other end at one end of the hole facing the door, the door closing member is rotatable after the lock assembly is inserted into the hole of the door closing member. A laundry treatment apparatus is provided.

In addition, in the present invention, a plurality of protrusions are provided at one end of the groove of the door closing preventing member facing the door, and when the lock assembly is inserted into the groove, the laundry treatment apparatus may be fixed by the protrusion.

In addition, the door closing member in the present invention laundry treatment apparatus characterized in that it comprises an insertion groove into which the lock assembly is inserted, and a pair of guide portions formed to extend from the insertion groove to guide the lock assembly into the insertion groove. To provide.

In the present invention, at least one protrusion is provided inside the insertion groove of the door closing preventing member or in the inner side of the guide portion facing each other, and after the lock assembly is inserted into the insertion groove of the door closing preventing member, It provides a laundry treatment apparatus characterized in that the lock assembly is fixed.

In addition, in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus, characterized in that the width between the guide portion is narrower than the minimum width of the lock assembly.

In addition, the door closing member in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus, characterized in that formed of an elastic material.

In addition, the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus, characterized in that the coupling member of the magnetic material is provided on one surface of the door closing preventing member.

In addition, in the present invention, the door closing member includes first and second supports having first and second tongs, respectively, and includes first and second couplings to couple the first and second supports, The first and second support parts are driven by supporting the first and second coupling parts, and the first and second support parts are driven by the finger parts, and the gap between the first and second support parts is variable. It provides a laundry treatment apparatus characterized in that the lock assembly is fixed and detached between the first and second tongs.

In addition, the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus characterized in that the elastic surface of the elastic material is provided on the side of the first and second support, respectively.

In addition, the door closing member in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus comprising a receiving groove for inserting and receiving the lock assembly.

In addition, in the present invention, a plurality of protrusions are provided inside the groove of the door closing preventing member, thereby providing a laundry treatment apparatus for fixing the lock assembly accommodated in the receiving groove.

In addition, the receiving groove of the door closing preventing member in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus characterized in that the upper end of the groove protruded outward to accommodate the lock assembly.

In addition, the door closing member in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus comprising a hook-shaped coupling portion on the outer surface corresponding to the receiving groove.

In addition, the door closing member in the present invention provides a laundry treatment apparatus, characterized in that the magnet member is provided on the outer surface corresponding to the receiving groove, the lock assembly is inserted into the receiving groove and the magnet member is attached to the cabinet.

Laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention formed as described above has a door closing prevention member between the door and the cabinet has the advantage that can prevent the accident that can occur when the door is locked when the laundry treatment device is finished or no drive There is this.

In addition, in the present invention, when the laundry treatment apparatus is not used, the door can be kept spaced apart from the cabinet at predetermined intervals, thereby improving the ventilation efficiency of the tub.

In addition, in the present invention, it is possible to prevent the generation of foreign substances such as mold and the like inside the tub and to prevent the occurrence of odors.

Hereinafter, a laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a perspective view of a laundry treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the laundry treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Laundry processing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figures 2 and 3, the laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention is installed in the cabinet 110 and the cabinet 110 to form an appearance And a tub 120 for storing wash water, a drum 130 rotatably installed inside the tub 120, and a motor 145 for driving the drum 130.

The cabinet 110 includes a main body 111 forming side, rear and bottom surfaces, a cabinet cover 112 forming a front surface, and a top plate coupled to an upper portion of the main body 111 to form an upper surface of the main body ( 113).

An inlet 112a is formed in the cabinet cover 112 forming the front surface of the cabinet 110 to inject laundry, and the inlet 112a is installed to rotate in the cabinet 110. It is opened and closed by.

The upper portion of the tub 120 is supported on the upper portion of the cabinet 110 by a hanging spring 121, and the lower portion of the tub 120 is supported by the friction damper 122 to the high speed of the drum 130 The vibration generated in the laundry treatment apparatus at the time of rotation is reduced.

A lifter 131 is installed on the inner circumferential surface of the drum 130 to raise the laundry introduced into the drum 130 to a predetermined position, and a plurality of washing water is discharged from the drum 130 in a washing operation such as dehydration. A through hole 132 is formed.

A water supply hose 140 and a water supply valve 141 installed on the water supply hose 140 to supply water from the external water source to the tub 120 in an upper side of the tub 120 are controlled. ), And a detergent supply device 142 to which detergent is input so that water supplied through the water supply hose 140 is introduced into the tub 120 together with detergent. In addition, a drain hose 143 and a drain pump 144 are installed at the lower side of the tub 120 to discharge the wash water used for washing and rinsing to the outside.

The motor 145 mounted to the rear of the tub 120 is coupled to the drum 130 through the rotation shaft 146 to rotate the drum 130.

When the door 115 is opened during the washing stroke, the detergent and the washing water inside the drum 130 come out and pollute the surroundings, so that the first lock assembly 150 having a hook shape is formed at one side of the door 115 to prevent this. The cabinet 110 is provided with a door lock device 160 (or locking mechanism) having a lock hole 161 so that the first lock assembly 150 can be engaged.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first lock assembly 150 may be inserted into the door lock device 160 to perform a locking operation, and the lock shaft 151 may rotate. Rotating shaft 152 is fixed to the door 115 so that the lock shaft 151 is elastic member for elastically supporting the lock shaft 151 so as to snap the door lock device 160 (snapping) 153 is provided.

Accordingly, when the user closes the door 115, the lock shaft 151 of the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the lock hole 161 to perform a locking operation, thereby forming the door 115 on the cabinet cover 112. The inlet 112a is maintained in a closed state.

The user usually leaves the inlet 112a closed after the laundry treatment apparatus is used. Thus, when the door 115 is kept in the inlet 112a closed, the tub 120 is closed. By the washing water remaining inside the mold 120, such as mold is generated. Foreign substances such as mold are not only harmful to human health but also cause odors.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention is a holder (or door closing preventing member) which maintains a predetermined distance between the door 115 and the cabinet 110 even when the user closes the door 115. : 200).

The holder 200 is inserted between the door 115 and the cabinet 110 to maintain the door 115 and the cabinet 110 at a predetermined interval.

The holder 200 is fitted between the door 115 and the cabinet 110, the holder 200 is coupled to the door 115, and the second coupling part 210 is coupled to the cabinet 110. The coupling part 220 is provided.

The first coupling part 210 has a hook groove 211 to which the lock shaft 151 is inserted and coupled. Thus, the lock shaft 151 is inserted into the hook groove 211, the holder 200 is coupled to the lock shaft 151.

The second coupling part 220 includes a hook member 221 having a shape corresponding to that of the lock shaft 151. Therefore, when the user closes the door 115 while the holder 200 is engaged with the lock shaft 151, the hook member 221 is inserted into the lock hole 161 provided in the cabinet 110, thereby providing the door 115. ) Is fixed to the cabinet 110.

However, since the holder 200 is inserted between the door 115 and the cabinet 110, the door 115 and the cabinet 110 are kept at a predetermined distance from each other, so that the door 115 and the cabinet 110 are separated from each other. Aeration is created through the gaps. Accordingly, the foreign matter such as mold is prevented from being generated in the tub 120 and the drum 130 is not sealed inside.

6 discloses a holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The holder (or door closing preventing member) 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same that the first coupling portion 210 has the hook groove 211, but the second coupling portion 220 is the magnet member ( 222 is different from the holder according to the above embodiment in that it is provided.

The lock shaft 151 is inserted into the hook groove 211 so that the holder 200 is coupled to the first lock assembly 150. When the user closes the door 115 while the holder 200 is engaged with the lock shaft 151, the door member 115 may be attached to the cabinet 110 by magnetic force by attaching the magnet member 222 to the metal cabinet 110. It is fixed to 110.

However, since the holder 200 is inserted between the door 115 and the cabinet 110, and the door 115 is kept at a predetermined distance from the cabinet 110, the gap between the door 115 and the cabinet 110 is prevented. Aeration is achieved. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the generation of foreign substances such as mold inside the tub 120.

As described above, according to the laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention, the holder 200 is inserted between the door 115 and the cabinet 110 so that the user can fix the door 115 to the cabinet 110. ) And the cabinet 110 is spaced a predetermined distance apart.

Therefore, the air is vented through the gap formed between the door 115 and the cabinet 110 to prevent the occurrence of a mold-like material inside the tub 120, and prevents the drum 130 from being sealed. .

7 is a view of the door of the laundry processing device to which the door closing member according to the present invention is closed, and FIG. 8 is a view of the door of the laundry processing device to which the door closing member is applied according to the present invention. 7 shows the door 115 coupled to the cabinet 110, and FIG. 8 shows the door 110 using the door closing preventing member 300 between the door 115 and the cabinet 110. Prevent the closing of the inlet (112a) of the external air to be introduced into the drum (not shown).

The door 115 of the laundry treatment apparatus includes a ring-shaped door 115 rotatably installed in the cabinet 110, and both ends of the door 115 and the cabinet 110 are respectively rotated to rotate the door 115. A hinge 118 supporting the door 118 and a door glass 116 installed in the open central hole 115a of the door 115 to view an internal situation of the drum 130 (shown in FIG. 2). It is configured to include.

The door 115 is generally a plastic injection molding, and includes a front door disposed in front and a rear door frame mounted on a rear surface of the front door and provided with one end of the hinge 118. The first lock assembly 150 protrudes from one side of the rear door frame.

The cabinet 110 has an inlet 112a through which laundry is inserted, and a lock hole 161 into which the first lock assembly 150 is inserted at one side of the inlet 112a.

The door glass 116 has an edge portion fixed between the front door frame and the rear door frame so that the center hole 115a of the door 115 is sealed.

The door lock is inserted into the first lock assembly 150 so that the first lock assembly 150 of the door 115 is inserted into the lock hole 161 of the cabinet cover 110 and is not locked after the laundry treatment device is operated. The prevention member 300 is provided.

The door closing preventing member 300 has a hole 301 formed at the center thereof so that the first lock assembly 150 is inserted therethrough. When the first door lock assembly 150 is inserted from one end of the first lock assembly 150 into the hole 301 of the door closure preventing member 300 and the door closing member 300 is completely inserted into the first lock assembly 150, the door closing prevention is prevented. The rear surface of the member 300 abuts and is fixed to the rear door frame. The door closing preventing member 300 may be formed of an elastic material, for example, a rubber material, and may be made of an elastic material.

The door closing preventing member 300 may be attached to a coupling member of a magnetic member on one surface (when the door closing preventing member 300 is not in use, may be attached to a washing machine), or the door may be closed using a connecting member to the door 115. The door closing preventing member 300 may be prevented from being lost by connecting with the preventing member 300. Therefore, the door closing preventing member 300 is formed of an elastic material to facilitate insertion into the first lock assembly 150 and to mitigate impact even when the door 115 collides with the lock hole 161 and the cabinet 110. As well as the door 115 is not locked.

9A is a perspective view of a first lock assembly according to the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a perspective view of a second lock assembly according to the present invention. The first lock assembly 150 is in the form of a gig bar, the hook portion having a hook protruding one side of the head portion, the second lock assembly 150a is a hook portion 154 of the rectangular parallelepiped rounded corners, It is formed to penetrate through the locking portion 154, it is composed of a locking hole 155 formed to be deflected toward the cabinet 110. The first and second lock assemblies 150 and 150a may be applied differently according to a laundry treatment apparatus, and the door closing member according to the present invention may be applied to both the first and second lock assemblies 150 and 150a.

10A is a front perspective view of the door closing prevention member of the first embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a rear perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the first embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 10C is a first embodiment according to the present invention. The back perspective view of the example door closing prevention member.

The door closing preventing member 300 has a plurality of arcs formed on the outer circumferential surface of the door closing preventing member 300, and a hole 301 is formed at the center thereof so as to insert the first lock assembly 150. The hole 301 is formed such that both the first lock assembly 150 and the second lock assembly 150a are inserted. The hole 301 corresponds to the hook shape of the first lock assembly 150 or the center hole 301a through which the hook shape can pass, and the center hole 301a to insert the second lock assembly 150a. It consists of a rectangular hole (301b) formed long in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 10B, a circular guide part 302 is formed on the rear surface of the door closing preventing member 300 to be stepped in the central hole 301a of the hole 301, and the guide part 302 is a hole. When the door lock preventing member 300 is rotated (45 to 90 °) after the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the 301, the first lock assembly 150 is separated from the hole 301. prevent. It is preferable to have a coupling member on the back side, for example, the coupling member It may be inserted into and fixed in the grooves 304a and 304b formed at both sides of the hole 301.

As shown in FIG. 10C, the rectangular holes 301b are formed, and protrusions 303 are formed on the rear surface of the door closing preventing member 300. The protrusions 303 are inserted into the locking hole 151 when the second lock assembly 150a is inserted into the hole 301 to fix the second lock assembly 150a. For example, a total of four protrusions 303 are formed two by two symmetrically to the left and right, and the number may vary as needed. One side of the door closing preventing member 300 is provided with a coupling member having magnetic properties. Can be. The coupling member is inserted into and fixed to, for example, the grooves 304a and 304b formed at both sides of the hole 301 to facilitate fixing with the rear door frame.

FIG. 11A is a perspective view illustrating the door closing member of the first embodiment in FIG. 9A, and FIG. 11B is a perspective view illustrating the door closing member of the first embodiment in FIG. 9B. One end of the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the central hole 301a of the door closing preventing member 300, and is fixed to the rear door frame by a coupling member having magnetic properties on one surface of the door closing preventing member 300. do. After the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the central hole 301a of the door closing preventing member 300, the first lock assembly 150 is guided along the guide part 302 to the first lock assembly 150. Rotate the door closing preventing member 300 from being separated from the first lock assembly 150.

As shown in FIG. 11B, the second lock assembly 150a starts from one end facing the cabinet 110. Inserted into the rectangular hole 301b of the door closing preventing member 300, and formed in the rectangular hole 301b. The protrusions 303 allow the second lock assembly 150a to contact the door closing preventing member 300. It is fixed.

The door closing preventing member 300 is, for example, preferably formed of a rubber material, in addition, it may be made of an elastic material. In addition, the door closing preventing member 300 is preferably formed with a coupling member formed of a magnetic member on one surface. Using the connection member to the door 115 can be easily managed by connecting to the door closing preventing member 300.

Accordingly, the door closing member 300 is formed of an elastic material to facilitate insertion into the first lock assembly 150, and the door 115 may be inserted into the lock hole 161 and the cabinet 110 (shown in FIG. 2). The impact can be alleviated even if it collides. The coupling member formed on one surface of the door closing preventing member 300 is inserted into the first and second lock assemblies 150 and 150a and then coupled to the rear door frame, and the door closing preventing member is separated when the laundry treatment device is driven. Attached to the laundry treatment apparatus 300 to facilitate management.

12A is a front perspective view of the door closing prevention member of the second embodiment according to the present invention, and FIG. 12B is a rear perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the second embodiment according to the present invention.

The door closing preventing member 310 is formed of an elastic material and is formed in a circular shape, and the unevenness 302 is formed along the outer circumferential surface thereof to facilitate the use of the door closing preventing member 310. First and second in the center of the door closing preventing member 310 The lock assembly (150, 150a) is provided with a hole 301 to be inserted, the The hole 301 corresponds to the hook formed at one end of the first lock assembly 150 or the central hole 301a through which the hook can pass, and the center hole 301a to insert the second lock assembly 150a. It consists of a rectangular hole (301b) formed long in the vertical direction.

FIG. 12B illustrates the rear surface of the door closing preventing member 310 in detail, and the guide part 312 is bent at one end in the central hole 311a for coupling and fixing the first lock assembly 150. The guide portion 312 is a first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the central hole 311a, and then rotates the first lock assembly 150 along the guide portion 312, the first lock assembly 150 The door closing preventing member 310 is fixed to the first lock assembly 150 by the hook.

A coupling member may be provided on one surface of the door closing preventing member 310 to facilitate management of the door closing preventing member 310, and the coupling member may be installed at, for example, a rear surface of the door closing preventing member 310. Preferably, especially The grooves 304a and 304b formed at both sides of the hole 301 may be provided and used.

The door closing preventing member 310 has protrusions 313 formed along the outer circumferential surface of the rectangular hole 311b. The protrusion is inserted into the locking hole of the second lock assembly 150a to fix the second lock assembly 150a.

One surface of the door closing preventing member 310 is provided with a coupling member made of a magnetic material to facilitate engagement with the rear door frame, and to be attached to the laundry treatment device after the laundry treatment device is driven and not driven, so that it is easy to manage. Let's do it.

FIG. 13A is a perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the second embodiment coupled to FIG. 9A, and FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the second embodiment coupling to FIG. 9B. Between the door 115 and the cabinet cover 112 (shown in FIG. 2), the first and second lock assemblies 150 coupled with the door closing preventing member 310 and the door closing preventing member 310 for preventing the door from being closed. 150a) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 13A, one end of the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the central hole 301a of the door closing preventing member 310, and the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the door closing preventing member 310. Next, the first lock assembly 150 is rotated along the guide part 312 to fix the first lock assembly 150 so as not to be separated from the door closing preventing member 310.

As shown in FIG. 13B, protrusions 313 are inserted into the locking holes 155 of the second lock assembly 150a at the same time as the second lock assembly 150a is inserted into the hole 311 of the door closing preventing member 310. It is fixed. Of course, one surface of the door closing preventing member 310 is further provided with a coupling member made of a magnetic material to facilitate coupling with the rear door frame.

14 is a perspective view of a door closing preventing member of a third embodiment according to the present invention. When the first lock assembly 150 and the lock hole 161 (shown in FIG. 2) are coupled to the inside of the cabinet cover 112 (shown in FIG. 2), a locking mechanism is provided to prevent the door 115 from being opened until the end of driving. do. The door closing preventing member 320 of the third embodiment prevents an accident that may occur when the door 115 and the cabinet cover 112 (shown in FIG. 2) are closed after the laundry treatment apparatus is operated.

Door closing preventing member 320 is formed of an elastic material, It is a key form. An upper portion of the door closing preventing member 320 is further provided with a connecting portion 323 having a hole in the center so as to be connected to other devices of the laundry treatment apparatus or to a connection member to be connected to other devices.

The first lock assembly 150 and the insertion groove 321 having the same width and length are formed in the center of the door closing preventing member 320 so as to be inserted into the first lock assembly 150 and the second lock assembly 150a. Since the lengths of the assemblies 150 and 150a are different, the protrusion 321a is provided in the middle of the insertion groove 321 to be fixed after the first lock assembly 150 is inserted. The first lock assembly 150 and the second lock assembly 150a are disposed below the insertion groove 321. Further provided with a guide portion 322 to facilitate insertion, the guide portion 322 is narrower than the minimum width of the first, second, lock assemblies (150, 150a).

FIG. 15A is a perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the third embodiment coupled to FIG. 9A, and FIG. 15B is a perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the third embodiment combining the FIG. 9B.

15A illustrates that the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the insertion groove 321 along the guide portion 322 of the door closing preventing member 320, and after the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the insertion groove ( 321 is fixed by the protrusion 321a inside.

FIG. 15B illustrates that the second lock assembly 150a is inserted into the insertion groove 321 along the guide portion 322 of the door closing preventing member 320, and the locking hole 155 of the second lock assembly 150a is inserted into the locking hole 155 of the second lock assembly 150a. A protrusion 321a in the insertion groove 321 is inserted to fix the second lock assembly 150a.

The door closing preventing member 320 formed as described above is formed of an elastic material and is easy to insert, and not only alleviates the impact when the cabinet cover 112 and the door 115 collide, but also the door 115 among children. Has the effect of preventing accidents that can happen by closing.

16 is a perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the fourth embodiment according to the present invention; The door closing preventing member 330 is formed in the form of tongs. The door closing preventing member 330 is formed of a first support part 331 and a second support part 332, and the first and second support parts 331 and 332 are coupled to each other. On each side First and second coupling parts 331a and 332a are provided, and first and second forceps 331b and 332b are formed at one end of the first and second support parts 331 and 332.

First and second elastic surfaces 334a and 334b are provided in the first and second support parts 331 and 332, respectively, and the first and second support parts are formed outside the first and second elastic surfaces 334a and 334b. 331 and 332 are made of a material having a predetermined strength to move in the direction of the arrow. The first and second elastic surfaces 334a and 334b are formed on both sides of the first and second support parts 331 and 332 to mitigate impact when the door 115 (shown in FIG. 2) collides with the cabinet 110. Do it.

The metal support part 333 is provided so that the first and second support parts 331 and 332 support and move the first and second coupling parts 331a and 332a. When the force is applied to the first and second supports 331 and 332, the first and second tongs 331b and 332b move in the opposite directions of the first and second supports 331 and 332. The first and second lock assemblies 150 and 150a are coupled to the space formed between the two tongs 331b and 332b.

In more detail, the door closing preventing member 330 is coupled to and fixed to the side of the first lock assembly 150 having the hook shape, and the door is closed by a hook formed at one side of the first lock assembly 150. It is not separated from the preventing member 330 and the first lock assembly 150. In addition, when the door lock preventing member 330 is applied to the second lock assembly 150a including the locking portion 154 and the locking hole 155 formed to penetrate the locking portion 154, the door is closed. The first and second forceps 331b and 332b of the prevention member 330 are inserted into and coupled to the locking hole 155.

Fig. 17A is a perspective view of the door closing member of the fifth embodiment according to the present invention, and Fig. 17B is a sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of the door closing member of the fifth embodiment in Fig. 9A.

The door closing preventing member 340 is formed of an elastic material and is formed in a hat shape, the lower end of which is open, and the upper end of which is rounded. The door closing preventing member 340 is preferably formed of, for example, rubber, but may be manufactured using a material of another elastic material than rubber.

The door closing preventing member 340 is formed of a main body portion 340a and a base portion 340b. The door closing preventing member 340 is A groove 341a into which the first lock assembly 150 is inserted is provided. A head 341b into which the head of the first lock assembly 150 is inserted is provided above the groove 341a, and one surface of the first lock assembly 150 is fixed even when the first lock assembly 150 is inserted in various directions. It is formed in a circumferential direction to protrude, and in FIG. 17B, a cross section of the door closing preventing member 340 is shown, and the head 341b protrudes in both directions. A circular protrusion 341c is formed below the head 341b in the circumferential direction, and the first Lock assembly 150 is secured.

From one end of the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the groove 341a of the door closing preventing member 340, the hook formed at one end of the first lock assembly 150 is inserted into the head 341b, It is fixed by the circular protrusion 341c, so that the first lock assembly 150 is not separated from the door closing preventing member 340.

FIG. 17C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of the door closing member of the fifth embodiment in FIG. 9B, and FIG. 17D is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B' of the door closing member of the fifth embodiment in FIG. 9B.

The door closing preventing member 342 is formed in a form in which the second lock assembly 150a can be inserted, and is formed of a main body portion 342a and a base portion 342b. The door closing preventing member 342 has a groove 343a into which the second lock assembly 150a can be inserted, and is provided with a protrusion 343b so as to be deflected on the upper portion of the groove 343a. 150a may be inserted into the locking hole 151 of the second lock assembly 150a after being inserted into the door closing preventing member 342.

As shown in FIG. 17D, protrusions 343b formed on the upper side of the door closing preventing member 342 are formed one by one on both sides, and the protrusions 343b may be inserted into the second lock assembly 150a. A protrusion 343b is inserted into the locking hole of the lock assembly 150a so that the second lock assembly 150a is removed from the door closing preventing member 342. Do not let go.

18 is a perspective view of a door closing preventing member of a sixth embodiment according to the present invention; The main body 350a of the door closing preventing member 350 has a rounded corner shape for easy use, and the first and second extension parts 351 and 352 are provided at the lower part of the main body 350a. The first and second extension portions 351 and 352 are formed to face the first and second locking jaws 351a and 351b, respectively, and are respectively locked by the first and second locking jaws 351a and 351b. The assemblies 150 and 150a are fixed. The width of the first and second locking projections 351a and 351b is formed to be narrower than the minimum widths of the first and second lock assemblies 150 and 150a. However, since the door closing preventing member 350 is made of an elastic material, The fitting of the two lock assemblies 150 and 150a is not difficult.

Of course, a magnetic coupling member is further provided on the rear surface of the door closing preventing member 350 to be combined with the rear door frame or to be attached to a laundry treatment device when the door closing preventing member 350 is not used. Let

The door closing member 350 formed as described above is inserted between the first and second extensions 351 and 352 by inserting the door closing member 350 from the upper side to the lower side of the first lock assembly 150. The first lock assembly 150 is provided, the first lock assembly 150 is fixed by the first and second locking jaws (351a, 351b), the door closing member 350 is the first lock assembly Detachment is prevented by the hook of 150.

The door closing preventing member 350 is inserted from the upper portion of the second lock assembly 150a to the lower portion, and the first and second locking jaws 351a and 351b are inserted into the locking holes 155 of the second lock assembly 150a. It is fixed.

19 is a perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the seventh embodiment according to the present invention; The door closing preventing member 360 of the seventh embodiment includes a main body 361 formed of an elastic member and a magnet member 362 formed on one surface of the main body 361.

The door closing preventing member 360 includes a first lock assembly 150 (shown in FIG. 2) of the door 115 (FIG. 2) and a lock hole 161 (FIG. 2) of the cabinet 110 (FIG. 2). Cabinet 110 attached to one surface of the first lock assembly 150 (shown in FIG. 2) of the door 115 (shown in FIG. 2) or facing the door 115 (shown in FIG. 2) so that it is not closed. : The door closing prevention member 360 is attached to one surface of (shown in FIG. 2). It is easy to attach to the door 115 (shown in FIG. 2) or the cabinet 110 (shown in FIG. 2) by the magnet member 362 provided on one surface of the main body 501 of the door closing preventing member 360. Since the main body 361 is formed of an elastic member, when the door 115 (shown in FIG. 2) collides with the cabinet 110 (shown in FIG. 2), the door 115 (shown in FIG. 2) and the cabinet 110 (FIG. To mitigate the impact of 2).

Of course, the door closing preventing member 360 may be attached to the door 115 or the cabinet 110 after the laundry treatment apparatus is activated and not operated, such that the door 115 (shown in FIG. 2) and the cabinet 110 (shown in FIG. 2). ) Is prevented from being closed, and when the laundry treatment apparatus is used, the door closing preventing member 360 is attached to the laundry treatment apparatus and is easy to manage.

The shape of the door closing member 360 formed as described above is merely an embodiment, and the door closing member 360 may include a main body 361 formed of an elastic member, and a magnet member on one surface of the main body 361. 362 is included in the scope of the present invention, the magnet member 362 may be provided on both one surface and the other surface of the door closing preventing member 360.

20A is a partial cross-sectional view of the laundry treatment apparatus in which the door closing member of the seventh embodiment of the present invention is applied to a door, and FIG. 20B is a view of the laundry treatment apparatus in which the door closing member of the seventh embodiment of the present invention is applied to a cabinet. Some cross section. The door closing preventing member 360 includes a magnet member 362 on one surface of the main body 361 formed of an elastic member, and thus, the door closing preventing member 360 may be easily attached to the door 115 or the cabinet 110 of the laundry treatment apparatus.

9A illustrates in detail that the door closing preventing member 360 is attached to one surface of the door 115 facing the cabinet 110. The magnet member 361 provided on one surface of the door closing preventing member 360 is illustrated. It is possible to easily detach / attach to the door 115, to prevent the first, second lock assembly (150, 150b) of the door 115 is inserted into the lock hole 161 of the cabinet (110).

FIG. 9B illustrates that the door closing member 360 is attached to the inlet 112a of the cabinet 110 corresponding to the door 115, and is attached to the magnet member 362 formed on one surface of the door closing preventing member 360. The main body 361 of the door closing preventing member 360 may be formed of an elastic material so that the door 115 and the cabinet 110 collide with each other when the door 115 and the cabinet 110 collide with each other. To relieve shock.

9A and 9B are merely exemplary embodiments in which the door closing member 360 is attached to the door 115 or the inlet 112a of the cabinet 110, and the door closing member 360 is a cabinet ( It may be attached to one side of the door 115 corresponding to the 110 or the inlet 112a of the cabinet 110 and the cabinet 110 corresponding to the door 115, the door closing preventing member 360 operates the laundry treatment device. Used after or when not in use, the laundry treatment apparatus can be attached to the laundry treatment apparatus when the operation is easy to manage the door closing preventing member 360.

The form of the door closing preventing members formed above is only an embodiment, and even if manufactured in various forms besides the rectangular shape and the triangular shape, it belongs to the scope of the present invention.

The door closing prevention member of the laundry treatment apparatus formed as described above is made of an elastic material to mitigate the collision between the door and the cabinet cover, and is easy to use as it is easily inserted and inserted into the lock assembly, and the laundry treatment apparatus is driven. There is an effect of preventing accidents that may occur when children and animals enter the drum and the door is closed after the drive and the non-drive.

In addition, the laundry treatment device is packed to alleviate the impact between the door and the cabinet to prevent the washing water from overflowing, and may be exposed to water for a long time when the laundry treatment device is operated, thereby creating a harmful environment such as microbial propagation and mold. However, since the door and the cabinet cover can be kept at a predetermined distance after the laundry treatment device is operated, it is possible to prevent a substance such as a mold harmful to the human body from occurring inside the tub, and a bad smell is generated. Can be prevented.

In the above, the present invention has been described in detail by way of examples based on the embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments and drawings, and the scope of the present invention will be limited only by the contents described in the claims below.

1 is a perspective view of a laundry treatment apparatus according to the prior art.

2 is a perspective view of a laundry treatment apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view of the laundry treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view of the lock assembly used in the laundry treatment apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 shows a holder according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

6 shows a holder according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a view of the door of the laundry treatment device to which the door closing member according to the present invention is closed.

8 is a view of the door of the laundry treatment apparatus to which the door closing member according to the present invention is opened.

9A is a perspective view of a first lock assembly according to the present invention.

9B is a perspective view of a second lock assembly in accordance with the present invention.

10A is a front perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the first embodiment according to the present invention;

10B is a rear perspective view of the door closing member of the first embodiment according to the present invention;

10C is a rear perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the first embodiment according to the present invention;

FIG. 11A is a perspective view of the door closing member of the first embodiment combined with FIG. 9A; FIG.

FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the door closing member of the first embodiment combined with FIG. 9B; FIG.

12A is a front perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the second embodiment according to the present invention;

12B is a rear perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the second embodiment according to the present invention;

Fig. 13A is a perspective view of the door closing member of the second embodiment in combination with Fig. 9A;

Fig. 13B is a perspective view of the door closing member of the second embodiment in combination with Fig. 9B;

14 is a perspective view of a door closing preventing member of a third embodiment according to the present invention;

FIG. 15A is a perspective view of the door closing member of the third embodiment in combination with FIG. 9A; FIG.

Fig. 15B is a perspective view of the door closing member of the third embodiment in combination with Fig. 9B;

Figure 16 is a perspective view of the door closing member combined in the fourth embodiment according to the present invention.

17A is a perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the fifth embodiment according to the present invention;

Fig. 17B is a sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of the door closing preventing member of the fifth embodiment in Fig. 9A;

FIG. 17C is a sectional view taken along the line A-A 'of the door closing preventing member of the fifth embodiment in FIG. 9B;

FIG. 17D is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B 'of the door closing preventing member of the fifth embodiment in FIG. 9B;

18 is a perspective view of the door closing preventing member of the sixth embodiment of the present invention in combination;

19 is a perspective view of a door closing member of a seventh embodiment according to the present invention;

20A is a partial sectional view of the laundry treatment apparatus in which the door closing member of the seventh embodiment according to the present invention is applied to a door;

20B is a partial sectional view of the laundry treatment apparatus in which the door closing member of the seventh embodiment according to the present invention is applied to a cabinet;

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An inlet for injecting laundry and a cabinet having a lock hole at one side of the inlet; A drum rotatably installed in the cabinet; And, A door having a lock assembly inserted into the lock hole to open and close the front of the inlet; And a door closing preventing member which prevents the door from closing the inlet between the door and the cabinet to allow external air to flow into the drum. The method of claim 1, The door closing member prevents the door and the cabinet from being spaced apart at least a predetermined time. The method of claim 1, The lock assembly of the door is a laundry treatment device, characterized in that the hook is formed on the side. The method of claim 1, The lock assembly of the door is a laundry treatment device characterized in that it comprises a locking portion formed with a locking hole. The method according to claim 3 or 4, And the door closing preventing member includes a hole into which the lock assembly is inserted. The method of claim 5, Laundry processing apparatus, characterized in that irregularities are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the door closing preventing member. The method of claim 5, The door closing member includes a guide portion bent in the other end at one end of the hole facing the door, and the door closing member is rotatable after the lock assembly is inserted into the hole of the door closing member. . The method of claim 5, And a plurality of protrusions provided at one end of the groove of the door closing preventing member facing the door, and fixed to the protrusion when the lock assembly is inserted into the groove. The method according to claim 3 or 4, The door closing preventing member includes an insertion groove into which the lock assembly is inserted, and a pair of guide parts formed to extend from the insertion groove to guide the lock assembly into the insertion groove. The method of claim 9, At least one protrusion is provided in the insertion groove of the door closing prevention member or in the inner side of the guide part facing each other, and after the lock assembly is inserted into the insertion groove of the door closing prevention member, the lock assembly is fixed by the protrusion. Laundry processing apparatus, characterized in that. The method of claim 9, The width between the guide portion is a laundry treatment device, characterized in that narrower than the minimum width of the lock assembly. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, Laundry closing device is characterized in that the door closing member is formed of an elastic material. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, Laundry treatment device, characterized in that the magnetic coupling member is provided on one surface of the door closing preventing member. The method according to claim 3 or 4, The door closing member includes first and second supports having first and second clamps, respectively, and includes first and second coupling portions to engage the first and second supports, respectively. A stopper part is provided to connect the coupling part, and the first and second support members are driven by supporting the first and second coupling parts by the stopper part, and the interval between the first and second support members is variable so that the first and second support parts are changed. Laundry assembly, characterized in that the lock assembly is fixed and detached between the forceps. The method of claim 14, Laundry processing apparatus, characterized in that the elastic surface of the elastic material is provided on the side of the first and second support, respectively. The method according to claim 3 or 4, The door closing preventing member includes a receiving groove for inserting and receiving the lock assembly. The method of claim 16, The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 1, wherein a plurality of protrusions are provided inside the groove of the door closing preventing member to fix the lock assembly accommodated in the accommodation groove. The method of claim 16, The receiving groove of the door closing preventing member is protruded outwardly on the upper end of the groove to accommodate the lock assembly. The method of claim 16, The door closing member is provided with a hook-shaped coupling part on an outer surface corresponding to the receiving groove. The method of claim 16, The door closing preventing member is provided with a magnet member on an outer surface corresponding to the receiving groove so that the lock assembly is inserted into the receiving groove and the magnet member is attached to the cabinet.

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