KR20200022706A - Laundry Treating Apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a clothes treating apparatus comprising: a cabinet provided with an inlet through which laundry is inputted and a door which opens and closes the inlet; a tub provided in the cabinet and having an opening through which the laundry passes; a drum provided in the tub to be able to rotate and treating the laundry; a vibration insulating unit connecting the inlet to the opening to maintain watertightness; a balance weight provided on a front surface of the tub to increase a weight of the tub; and an annular flow path unit provided to extend between the vibration insulating unit and the balance weight, fixedly supported by the balance weight and provided with a plurality of nozzles injecting washing water into the drum through the vibration insulating unit. The present invention can simplify the flow path for injecting the washing water into the drum.

Description

Clothing Treating Device {Laundry Treating Apparatus}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a clothes treating apparatus, and more particularly, to a clothes treating apparatus capable of preventing deformation and departure from a water supply path for supplying wash water.

In general, a clothing treatment apparatus washes laundry through a process such as washing, rinsing, and dehydrating to remove contamination from clothes, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as 'laundry') contained in a drum by using washing water and detergent. Device.

A tub for washing water is disposed inside the clothes treating apparatus, a drum in which laundry is stored is rotatably installed inside the tub, and a motor for generating a driving force of the drum is mounted on one side of the tub.

In addition, on the front side of the tub has been developed and marketed clothing processing apparatus equipped with a front nozzle to wet the laundry inside the drum by spraying the washing water directly to the laundry stored in the drum.

However, the conventional washing machine having a front nozzle has a limitation in uniformly wetting the laundry inside the drum by spraying water from one place or one direction. In addition, there is a problem in that the injection performance is lowered where the water supply water pressure is low.

In order to solve this problem, a clothes processing apparatus including a plurality of front nozzles has been developed in front of a tub, but there is a problem in that a very complicated flow path must be formed to supply washing water to a plurality of front nozzles.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a laundry treatment apparatus having a washing water spraying region of a wider range into the drum.

In addition, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a clothes processing apparatus simplified the flow path for spraying the wash water into the drum.

In addition, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a clothes treatment apparatus for improving the fixed state of the flow path for spraying the wash water into the drum.

In addition, the present invention has been made to solve the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for improving the fixed state of the nozzle for spraying the washing water into the drum.

Clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is a cabinet provided with an input opening for the laundry and the door opening and closing the opening, and provided in the cabinet, the opening through which the laundry is formed A tub, which is rotatably provided on the tub, a drum for processing laundry, a vibration insulator which maintains watertightness by connecting the inlet and the opening, and a balance weight provided on the front of the tub to increase the weight of the tub. And an annular flow path portion extending between the vibration insulation portion and the balance weight, fixedly supported by the balance weight, and having a plurality of nozzles for spraying washing water into the drum through the vibration insulation portion. It is preferable to provide.

Here, the annular flow path part is provided with an inlet part for receiving the wash water, an extension part extending from the end of the inflow part to the outer circumferential surface of the insulator part, and the at least one extension part, and penetrating the vibration insulator part. It is preferable to have a nozzle for spraying the washing water to the drum.

The extension part may include first and second extension parts extending to both sides of the outer circumferential surface of the vibration insulation part, and the washing water supplied to the inlet part may be disposed between the first and second extension parts and the inlet part. It is preferable that a connection part for branching and feeding is further formed.

In addition, the vibration isolator is preferably provided with a diffusion nozzle for the nozzle is inserted into the fastening, the diffusion of the washing water sprayed from the nozzle and at the same time to divert the inside of the drum.

In addition, the diffusion nozzle portion is formed on one side of the nozzle sleeve and the nozzle sleeve, the insertion hole is inserted into the nozzle, the diffusion that diffuses at the same time while switching the direction of the washing water sprayed from the nozzle into the drum It is preferable to have a plate.

In addition, the nozzle is preferably provided with a locking step is mounted to the end of the nozzle sleeve in the state inserted into the nozzle sleeve.

In addition, the nozzle is preferably formed on the outer circumferential surface a plurality of departure preventing ribs to increase the frictional force with the inner circumferential surface of the nozzle sleeve.

On the other hand, the balance weight is preferably in contact with the outer surface of the annular flow path portion is formed with a pressing surface for pressing the annular flow path portion toward the vibration insulating portion.

Here, the annular flow path portion is provided with a nozzle for injecting the washing water to the drum through the vibration insulating portion, the pressing surface is preferably to press the nozzle toward the vibration insulating portion.

On the other hand, the annular passage portion is formed with a fixed rib protruding toward the balance weight side on the outer surface, the balance weight is preferably formed with a fastening portion to which the fixed rib is fastened.

The fastening part may be recessed into the balance weight, and the recessed portion into which the fixed rib is inserted and the fastening hole formed in the recessed portion and into which the fastening member for fixing the fixed rib are inserted are formed.

In addition, the fixing rib is interposed, it is preferable to further include a fastening clip for fastening the fastening member penetrating the fastening hole.

According to the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of spraying the washing water into a shorter range into the drum.

In addition, according to the laundry treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention has an effect that can simplify the flow path for spraying the washing water into the drum.

Further, according to the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of improving the fixed state of the flow path for spraying the washing water into the drum.

In addition, according to the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, there is an effect of improving the fixed state of the nozzle for spraying the washing water into the drum.

1 is a simplified view showing a clothes processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a front view showing a clothes treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a front view showing an annular flow path according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the nozzle of the annular flow path according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the annular flow path portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

In describing the present invention, the names of the elements defined are defined in consideration of functions in the present invention. Therefore, it should not be understood as a meaning limiting the technical components of the present invention. In addition, each name defined in each component may be referred to as other names in the art.

Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from such descriptions, and such modifications and variations are the scope of the present invention.

First, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be briefly described a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. For convenience of description, the same components as the conventional components use the same name and the same reference numerals. In addition, detailed description of the same components as the conventional components will be omitted, and will be described in detail only in the part related to the present invention.

1 is a simplified view showing a clothes processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a front view showing a clothes processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 2, the clothing processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention forms the appearance and at the same time, each component constituting the clothing processing apparatus 100 is installed inside the laundry A cabinet 110 including a front panel 111 in which an inlet 112 is formed, and a separate suspension (for example, a damper 120b and a spring 120a) are provided inside the cabinet 110. To support the tub 120 and the washing water is stored, the tub 120 is provided rotatably with respect to the tub 120, the laundry is put into the drum 150 washing / rinsing / dehydration / drying stroke is in progress And a motor 160 for rotating the drum by transmitting rotational force to the drum 150, a water supply unit 170 for supplying wash water to the tub 120, and wash water supplied to the tub 120. At the same time, the laundry is discharged from the laundry in the washing and dehydrating strokes A drain unit 180 for draining the wash water to be provided, and a vibration insulation unit 140 provided between the cabinet 110 and the tub 120 to prevent the vibration of the tub 120 from being transmitted to the cabinet 110. An annular flow path part 200 for supplying the washing water supplied from the drainage part 180 to the front and rear of the drum 150 through the vibration insulating part 140 is provided.

The cabinet 110 includes a front panel 111 in which an inlet 112 is formed to form a front surface of the clothes processing apparatus 100 and to input laundry, and the inlet 112 is opened and closed at the front panel 111. The door 114 is rotatably installed. On the other hand, the inlet 112 is formed with an inlet rim 113 is fastened to the cabinet fastening portion 142 (see Fig. 4) of the vibration insulation section 140 to be described later.

In addition, a control panel (not shown) may be provided at an upper end of the front panel of the cabinet. The control panel may be provided with a plurality of buttons or knobs for manipulating the operation of the clothes processing apparatus 100, and may include a display for displaying an operation state of the clothes processing apparatus 100.

Here, to define the direction in order to help understand the detailed structure of the garment treatment apparatus 100 to be described below, the direction toward the door 114 relative to the center of the cabinet 110 may be defined as the front side. Can be. In addition, the opposite direction of the direction toward the door 114 may be defined as rear side, and the right side and left side directions may be defined depending on the front and rear directions defined above.

Tub 120 may be installed to be inclined so that the longitudinal axis is parallel to the lower surface of the cabinet 110 or to maintain 0 ~ 30 ㅀ, while at the same time attenuating the vibration of the tub 120 on the top and bottom of the tub 120 A spring 120a and a damper 120b are provided to prevent vibration of the tub 120 from being transmitted to the cabinet 110.

The front of the tub 120 is formed with a front surface 121 is formed with a tub opening 122 for the laundry input, the tub opening 122, the tub fastening portion 144 of the vibration insulation section 140 to be described later The opening rim 123 to which is fastened is formed to protrude and extend.

In addition, the front surface 121 and the rear surface 125 of the tub 120 is provided with a balance weight 130 to reduce the amount of vibration of the tub 120 by increasing the weight of the tub 120. In addition, a plurality of fastening bosses (not shown) for installing the balance weight 130 are formed on the front surface 121 and the rear surface 125 of the tub, and the balance weight 130 is a separate fastening member (not shown). It can be fastened to the fastening boss by). Here, the balance weight 130 may be installed in different weights, shapes, and arrangements on the front surface 121 and the rear surface 125 of the tub 120. The balance weight 130 will be described in detail when describing the annular flow path part 200 which is the main configuration of the present invention.

On the other hand, between the tub opening 122 and the inlet 112 of the cabinet 110 seals between the tub 120 and the cabinet 110 and at the same time has a bellows shape to prevent the vibration of the tub is transmitted to the cabinet Vibration insulation unit 140 is provided.

Here, the vibration insulating unit 140 is a cabinet fastening portion 142 connected to the inlet rim 113 of the front panel 111 on one side, and the tub connected to the opening rim 123 of the tub opening 122 on the other side. And a bellows-shaped bellows portion 146 formed between the fastening portion 144 and the cabinet fastening portion 142 and the tub fastening portion 144. (See FIGS. 4 to 5).

In addition, the inner circumferential surface of the vibration insulation unit 140 is connected to the annular flow path 200 is formed with a plurality of diffusion nozzle portion 148 for spraying the washing water into the drum 150. Each diffusion nozzle unit 148 is provided to allow the washing water to be diffused into different positions into the drum 150.

The vibration insulator 140 may be connected to a water supply hose 174, a detergent supply device 176, and an annular flow path part 200 to be described later. The vibration insulation unit 140 will be described in detail when describing the annular flow path unit 200 which is the main configuration of the present invention.

On the other hand, the rear of the tub 120 is provided with a rotating shaft 124 penetrating the rear of the tub 120 to be rotatably supported by a bearing housing (not shown), the rotating shaft 124 is inside the tub 120 It is connected to the spider 128 at the rear of the drum 150 is located. The rotary shaft 124 is connected to the motor 160 provided on the rear surface of the tub 120.

The motor 160 may include a stator 162 fixed to the rear surface of the tub 120 and a rotor 164 formed on an outer circumferential surface of the stator 162 and connected to the rotation shaft 124. In the case of such a motor 150, various embodiments are possible, so detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, the upper portion of the tub 120 is provided with a water supply unit 170 consisting of a water supply valve 172 and a water supply hose 174 to supply the washing water supplied from an external washing water supply source (not shown) to the tub 120. It is provided. Here, the water supply hose 174 of the water supply unit 170 is a detergent supply device 176 for supplying to the tub 120 by mixing the detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc., which is separately added with the supply of the wash water and the wash water It may be further provided.

Here, the detergent supply device 176 may be provided at the upper end of the front of the cabinet 110 in the form of a drawer drawn out forward. The detergent supply device 176 is provided on one side of the front control panel of the cabinet 110, and the part into which the detergent is injected and stored and the part exposed to the front are integrally formed or at least part of the front part is formed separately. It is composed of parts of can be formed by bonding.

In addition, a lower portion of the tub 120 is provided with a tub 120 is provided with a drain 180 for discharging and draining the washing water completed when washing, rinsing and dehydration to the outside of the tub 120. .

Here, the drain 180 is connected to the lowermost portion of the tub 120, the drain pipe 182 for collecting and draining the wash water in the tub 120, and the drain water is temporarily stored through the drain pipe 182 A drainage pump 186 connected to the chamber 184, one side of the drainage chamber 184 to drain the wash water, and connected to the drainage pump 186 to discharge the wash water to the outside of the clothes processing apparatus 100. A drain hose 186a is provided.

In addition, the drain 180 may supply a portion of the washing water discharged to the drain chamber 184 to the annular flow path 200 to circulate it. The drain 180 is connected to the other side of the drain chamber 184, the circulation pump 188 for circulating the wash water of the drain chamber 184, and the wash water moved by the circulation pump 188 annular flow path portion A circulation hose 188a for guiding to 200 is provided.

The drum 150 is rotatably provided in a state in which the tub 120 has a rotation axis parallel to the tub 120, and a drum opening 152 coaxial with the tub opening 122 is formed in front of the tub 120.

The drum 150 includes a plurality of through holes 156 provided to penetrate the outer circumferential surface. The through hole 156 may not only allow the washing water stored in the tub 120 to flow into the drum 150, but also water discharged from the laundry may be discharged into the tub 120. On the other hand, the inner circumferential surface of the drum 150 may be further provided with a lifter (not shown) for stirring the laundry when the drum 150 rotates.

Accordingly, the user may inject laundry into the internal space of the drum 150 or withdraw the laundry from the internal space of the drum 150 through the inlet 112, the tub opening 122, and the drum opening 152. .

On the other hand, the clothes processing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as described above is provided with an annular flow path portion 200 for circulating the washing water stored in the tub 120 to proceed with the washing. Here, the annular flow path part 200 is connected to the circulation pump 188 and the circulation flow path provided in the drainage portion 180 and wash water supplied through the circulation flow path to the drum through the vibration insulation unit 140. Spray.

Hereinafter, the annular flow path part 200, the vibration insulation part 140, and the balance weight 130 will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 3 is a front view showing the annular flow path according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the nozzle of the annular flow path according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an embodiment of the present invention Is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the annular flow path portion.

As shown in the figure, the annular flow path part 200 is installed between the vibration insulation portion 140 connecting the tub opening 122 and the cabinet inlet 112 and the balance weight 130 positioned on the tub front surface 121. do.

The annular flow path part 200 has an inlet part 210 to which the circulation hose 188a of the drain part 180 is connected to the lower part of the annular flow path part 200, and the upper part of the inlet part 210 along the outer circumferential surface of the vibration insulation part 140. First and second extension parts 230 and 240 are formed to extend. Here, between the inlet 210 and the first and second extension parts 230 and 240 are connected to the inlet part 210 and the first and second extension parts 230 and 240 and simultaneously flow into the inlet part 210. The connection part 220 for branching and supplying the wash water to the first and second extension parts 230 and 240 is formed.

Here, the first and second extension parts 230 and 240 are formed to be symmetrical about the connection part 220. Preferably, the first and second extension parts 230 and 240 are formed in an arc shape extending along the outer circumferential surface of the vibration insulation part 140 with respect to the connection part 220.

Meanwhile, first and second ends of the first extension part 230 protrude toward the center of the vibration insulation part 140 so as to be connected to the plurality of diffusion nozzle parts 148 formed of the vibration insulation part 140, respectively. An end nozzle 232 and a first intermediate nozzle 234 are formed. The first fixing rib 235 fixed to the balance weight 130 installed on the front surface of the tub 120 protrudes in the radial direction of the first extension part 230.

The second and second ends protruding toward the center of the vibration isolation unit 140 are connected to a plurality of diffusion nozzle parts 148 formed at the end and the middle of the second extension portion 240, respectively. An end nozzle 242 and a second intermediate nozzle 244 are formed. A second fixing rib 245 fixed to the balance weight 130 installed on the front surface of the tub 120 protrudes in the radial direction of the second extension part 240.

In addition, in describing the annular flow path part 200, the inflow part 210 and the first and second extension parts 230 and 240 are described according to functional features, but the inflow part 210 and the first and second extension parts are described. The parts 230 and 240 may be injection molded integrally by a blower injection manufacturing method. However, the manufacturing method of the annular flow path part 200 is not limited, and each of the components may be manufactured in a separate configuration and manufactured in an assembly form.

Here, the first and second end nozzles 232 and 242, the first and second intermediate nozzles 234 and 244, and the first and second fixed ribs 235 and 245 may be formed in different shapes as necessary. However, if it performs the function illustrated in the present invention can be seen to belong to the same category.

On the other hand, the vibration isolation unit 140 is a sealing between the tub 120 and the cabinet 110 between the tub opening 122 and the inlet 112 of the cabinet 110 as shown in FIGS. At the same time, the vibration of the tub is prevented from being transmitted to the cabinet.

Here, the vibration insulating unit 140 is a cabinet fastening portion 142 connected to the inlet rim 113 of the front panel 111 on one side, and the tub connected to the opening rim 123 of the tub opening 122 on the other side. The fastening part 144 and the bellows-shaped bellows part 146 formed between the cabinet fastening part 142 and the tub fastening part 144 are provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the annular flow path part 200 is connected to the inner circumferential surface of the tub fastening part of the vibration insulation part 140, and a plurality of diffusion nozzle parts 148 for spraying washing water into the drum 150 are provided. Is formed.

Here, the diffusion nozzle portion 148 of the vibration insulation portion 140 is provided with a nozzle sleeve 148a extending from the tub fastening portion 144 of the vibration insulation portion 140 toward the center of the vibration insulation portion 140. The insertion hole 148b of the first end nozzle 232 is formed in the nozzle sleeve 148a. A diffusion plate 148c is formed at one side of the nozzle sleeve 148a to change the direction of the washing water discharged from the first end nozzle 232 to face the inside of the drum 150.

The diffusion plate 148c of each diffusion nozzle unit 148 is provided to allow washing water to be diffused into different positions into the drum 150. Preferably, in the case of the diffusion nozzle unit 148 located above the vibration insulation unit 140, the washing water may be sprayed toward the rear of the drum 150, and the diffusion nozzle unit 148 may be disposed below the vibration insulation unit 140. In the case of the nozzle unit 148, the washing water may be sprayed toward the front of the drum 150.

The balance weight 130 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front surface 121 formed in the tub 120 and may be separated and mounted in at least one piece on the ring-shaped front surface 121. That is, the balance weight 130 has a shape of the front surface 121 formed on the front surface of the tub 120 (that is, the outside of the opening rim 123 formed in the tub opening 122 and the outer circumferential surface of the tub 120). It may be formed in a ring shape or an arc shape corresponding to the inside).

When the balance weight 130 is installed on the front surface of the tub 120, the balance weight 130 may be separated into two pieces that are symmetrically left and right for the left and right balance of the balance weight 130. In addition, a groove having a specific shape may be further formed in order to avoid interference with components (for example, an air supply unit (not shown), a washing water supply unit (not shown), etc.) formed on the front surface of the tub 120.

On the other hand, the balance weight 130 forms the appearance of the balance weight 130 and at the same time the space portion is formed inside the housing 132 and the injection hole (not shown) formed in the housing 132 of the housing 132 After the injection into the interior of the housing 132 is completely filled in a state that includes a weight member 132a serving as a weight of the balance weight 130.

Here, the housing 132 is an injection molded in a plastic material is formed an internal space for filling the heavy material 132a therein, the housing 132 is separated from the internal space and the front surface 121 of the tub 120 A plurality of fastening holes 137 are formed at positions corresponding to the fastening bosses formed on the back side.

In addition, at one side of the housing 132, the channel fastening part 136 is formed at a position corresponding to the first and second fixed ribs 235 and 245 formed in the annular flow path part 200. The channel fastening part 136 is formed with a recess 136a which is recessed into the housing 132 so that the first and second fixing ribs 235 and 245 can be inserted therein, and the upper part of the recess 136a is provided with a recess 136a. A fastening hole 137 corresponding to the fastening hole 236 formed in the first and second fixed ribs 235 and 245 is formed.

Hereinafter, the coupled state of the annular flow path part 200 and the vibration isolation part 140 will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

Here, in the case of the first and second end nozzles 232 and 242 and the first and second intermediate nozzles 234 and 244 formed in the first and second extension parts 230 and 240 of the annular flow path part 200, the same shape is used. It can be formed as. Thus, the coupling relationship between the first end nozzle 232 of the first extension part 230 and the diffusion nozzle part 148 will be described as a representative.

First, the first end nozzle 232 is formed to have a predetermined length longer than the nozzle sleeve 148a of the diffusion nozzle unit 148, and the end of the first end nozzle 232 at the end of the nozzle sleeve 148a. Hanging jaw 232a is mounted. The locking step 232a has an inclined surface inclined in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the nozzle sleeve 148a of the first end nozzle 232 so that the first end nozzle 232 is easily inserted into the nozzle sleeve 148a. After the first end nozzle 232 is inserted into the nozzle sleeve 148a, the locking jaw 232a of the first end nozzle 232 is mounted on the nozzle sleeve 148a to allow the first end nozzle 232 to be inserted into the nozzle sleeve 148a. Separation can be prevented.

In addition, a portion of the inner circumferential surface of the balance weight 130 positioned outside the first end nozzle 232 adjacent to the first end nozzle 232 among the inner circumferential surfaces of the balance weight 130 is connected to the first end nozzle 232. A nozzle pressing surface 138 is formed to contact the first end nozzle 232. Therefore, the nozzle pressing surface 138 of the balance weight 130 has the nozzle pressing surface 138 at the first end after the balance weight 130 and the annular flow path part 200 are installed on the tub 120 front surface 121. The nozzle 232 may be pressed to prevent the first end nozzle 232 from being separated from the diffusion nozzle part 148.

In addition, the outer circumferential surface of the first end nozzle 232 is provided with a nozzle sleeve (1) to increase the friction force with the insertion hole 148b of the nozzle sleeve 148a when the first end nozzle 232 is inserted into the nozzle sleeve 148a. A plurality of separation preventing ribs 232b protruding toward the inner circumferential surface of the insertion hole 148b of the 148a may be further formed.

Hereinafter, the coupled state of the annular flow path part 200 and the balance weight 130 will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

Here, the first and second fixed ribs 235 and 245 formed in the first and second extension parts 230 and 240 of the annular flow path part 200 may be formed in the same shape. Thus, the coupling relationship between the first fixing rib 235 of the first extension 230 and the balance weight 130 will be described as a representative.

First, the balance weight 130 is fastened to the front surface 121 of the tub 120 after the annular flow path part 200 is fastened to the vibration insulation part 140, and the annular flow path part is fastened after the balance weight 130 is fastened. The first fixing rib 235 formed on the first extension portion 230 of the 200 is adjacent to the channel fastening portion 136 of the balance weight 130.

Subsequently, fastening holes 137 and 236 formed in the first fixing rib 235 of the annular flow path part 200 and the flow path fastening part 136 of the balance weight 130 using separate fastening members (not shown). ) To fix the annular flow path part 200 to the balance weight 130.

In addition, an additional fastening clip 237 is additionally provided on the first fixing rib 235 of the annular flow path part, thereby fastening the first fixing rib 235 and the fastening clip 237 first, and formed on the balance weight 130. By fastening the fastening hole 137 and the fastening clip through a separate fastening member, the annular flow path part 200 may be fixed to the balance weight 130.

As described above, according to the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, the flow path for injecting the washing water into the drum may be simplified and the washing water may be sprayed into the drum in a wider range.

In addition, according to the clothes treating apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to improve the fixed state of the flow path and the nozzle for spraying the washing water into the drum.

 Although described in detail with respect to the preferred embodiment of the present invention as described above, those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention defined in the appended claims Various modifications may be made to the invention. Therefore, changes in the future embodiments of the present invention will not be able to escape the technology of the present invention.

100: clothes handling apparatus 110: cabinet
111: front panel 112: slot
120: Tub 121: Front
122: opening rim 124: rotation axis
130: balance weight 132: housing
134: tub fastening part 136: flow path fastening part
136a: recessed part 137: fastening part
140: vibration isolation portion 142: cabinet fastening portion
144; Tub fastener 146: bellows
148: diffusion nozzle portion 200: annular flow path portion
210: inlet 220: connection
230, 240: 1st, 2nd extension part 232, 242: 1st, 2nd end nozzle
232a: Hanging jaw 232b: Breakaway prevention rib
234, 244: 1st, 2nd intermediate nozzle 235, 245: 1st, 2nd fixed rib
236: fastening hole 237: fastening clip

Claims (12)

A cabinet having an inlet for laundry and a door for opening and closing the inlet;
A tub provided in the cabinet and having an opening through which laundry passes;
A drum rotatably provided at the tub to process laundry;
Vibration insulation unit for maintaining the watertight by connecting the inlet and the opening and
It is provided on the front of the tub has a balance weight for increasing the weight of the tub,
And an annular flow path portion extending between the vibration insulation portion and the balance weight, and fixedly supported by the balance weight, and having a plurality of nozzles for spraying washing water into the drum through the vibration insulation portion. Clothing processing apparatus. The method of claim 1, wherein the annular flow path portion
An inlet receiving the washing water;
An extension part extending from an end of the inflow part to an outer circumferential surface of the vibration insulation part;
At least one extension is provided in the extension, clothes processing apparatus characterized in that it comprises a nozzle for spraying the washing water to the drum through the vibration insulation. The method of claim 2,
The extension part is formed of first and second extension parts extending to both sides of the outer circumferential surface of the vibration insulation part, and the wash water supplied to the inlet part is branched into the first and second extension parts between the first and second extension parts and the inlet part. Clothing processing apparatus characterized in that the connection is further formed to supply. The vibration isolation part of claim 2, wherein
The nozzle is inserted and fastened, clothes processing apparatus characterized in that it comprises a diffusion nozzle portion for diffusing at the same time to change the direction of the washing water sprayed from the nozzle into the drum. The method of claim 4, wherein the diffusion nozzle unit
A nozzle sleeve having an insertion hole into which the nozzle is inserted;
And a diffuser plate formed at one side of the nozzle sleeve and configured to diffuse and simultaneously diffuse the washing water sprayed from the nozzle into the drum. The method of claim 5, wherein the nozzle
Clothing processing apparatus, characterized in that the locking step is further provided on the end of the nozzle sleeve in the state inserted into the nozzle sleeve. The method of claim 5, wherein the nozzle
Clothing processing apparatus, characterized in that the outer peripheral surface is formed with a plurality of departure preventing ribs to increase the frictional force with the inner peripheral surface of the nozzle sleeve. The method of claim 1, wherein the balance weight
And a pressing surface for contacting the outer surface of the annular flow passage portion to press the annular flow passage portion toward the vibration insulation portion. 9. The clothes treating apparatus of claim 8, wherein the annular flow path unit includes a nozzle that penetrates the vibration insulation unit and sprays the washing water to the drum, and the pressing surface presses the nozzle toward the vibration insulation unit. . The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the annular flow path part has a fixing rib protruding toward the balance weight side, and the balance weight has a fastening part to which the fixing rib is fastened. The method of claim 10, wherein the fastening portion
An indentation into the balance weight and into which the fixing rib is inserted;
Clothing processing apparatus, characterized in that the fastening hole is formed is formed in the recess is inserted into the fastening member for fixing the fixing rib. The clothes processing apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising a fastening clip interposed between the fixing ribs and fastening the fastening member through the fastening hole.

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