WO2021125773A1 - 세탁장치 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a washing machine, and the door opening and closing structure of the washing machine is improved to facilitate opening and closing of the cabinet door and the tub door of the washing machine, and at the same time, vibration and noise generated from the tub during operation of the washing machine are reduced. It relates to a washing machine that can prevent delivery to a case of
- a washing machine is a product that removes various contaminants attached to clothes and bedding by using the emulsification action of detergent, the friction action of the water flow according to the rotation of the pulsator or drum, and the impact action applied to the laundry.
- a fully automatic washing machine that appears recently automatically proceeds with a series of strokes leading to a washing course, a rinsing course, a spin-drying course, etc. without a user's intervention in the middle.
- a general washing machine includes a main body cabinet forming an external shape, a tub located inside the main body cabinet, supported by a damper and a spring, and storing washing water, and the washing machine is located inside the tub and a cylindrical drum into which laundry can be placed, and a driving unit for rotating the drum.
- a gasket is essentially provided between the opening of the tub and the body cabinet in order to prevent leakage of wash water stored in the tub.
- the vibration and noise transmitted to the tub are transmitted to the cabinet through a gasket that maintains watertightness between the cabinet and the tub, and may be generated by vibration and noise of the cabinet.
- a 'drum washing machine' such as Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2011-0057920 (hereinafter referred to as 'Patent Document 1') has been disclosed in order to solve the problems of the general washing machine as described above.
- the patent document 1 omits the gasket, which is presented as a problem of vibration transmission in a general washing machine, and provides a first door (cabinet door) and a second door (tub door) separately for the cabinet and the tub, so that vibration caused by the gasket to prevent the transmission of
- the washing machine according to the present invention provides a washing machine capable of preventing the vibration and noise of the tub from being transmitted to the cabinet by improving the structure between the tub and the cabinet to prevent the vibration of the tub from being transmitted to the cabinet through the gasket. There is a purpose.
- Another object of the washing machine according to the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of increasing the capacity of the tub compared to the existing structure by improving the internal structure between the cabinet and the tub.
- Another object of the washing machine according to the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of facilitating opening and closing of a cabinet door and a tub door by improving the locking/unlocking structure of the cabinet door.
- Another object of the washing machine according to the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of closing the tub door by interlocking with the closing of the cabinet door.
- Another object of the washing machine according to the present invention is to provide a washing machine capable of setting the lock of the tub door by interlocking with the closing of the cabinet door.
- a washing machine includes a cabinet including a front cabinet in which a cabinet inlet is formed, and a tub inlet installed in the cabinet and positioned on an extension line with the cabinet inlet. a tub formed in the cabinet; a cabinet door installed in the cabinet to open and close the cabinet inlet; a tub door installed in the tub to open and close the tub inlet; It is preferable to include a cabinet door lock that detects an open/close state, and a tub door lock that sets a locked state of the tub door according to the opening and closing of the cabinet door.
- tub door lock releaser that operates the tub door lock according to the opening and closing of the cabinet door.
- the cabinet door lock includes a detection unit that detects and transmits an open/close state of the cabinet door.
- the tub door lock releaser includes a solenoid operated according to a signal of the sensing unit, a rotating unit interlocked according to the operation of the solenoid, and a tension cable connected to the rotating unit.
- tub door lock and the tub door lock releaser is preferably connected by the tension cable.
- the tub door includes a hook, and the tub door lock is inserted into the hook to press the tub door toward the tub inlet.
- the tub door lock preferably includes a body portion provided in the tub in the tub, and a rotation hook rotatably provided in the body portion and inserted into the engaging hook.
- the rotating hook is elastically supported to be rotated in a direction to release the locking state of the tub door, and is rotated in a direction in which the locked state of the tub door is set by the tension cable.
- the rotating hook has a hook protrusion whose radius becomes smaller as it moves toward the rotational center of the rotating hook.
- the locking hook is formed with a locking groove, and the hook projection is inserted into the locking groove as the rotating hook is rotated.
- the cabinet door includes a hook inserted into the cabinet door lock, and the sensing unit detects insertion and departure of the hook.
- the cabinet door includes an inner frame provided with the hook and forming an inner surface in contact with the cabinet inlet, and a handle portion provided with a release lever that is fastened to the inner frame to form an outer surface and rotates the hook. It is preferred to include an outer frame.
- the tub door includes a tub inner frame that forms an inner surface in contact with the tub inlet and has a hook hook mounted on the tub door lock, and a tub outer frame that is fastened to the tub inner frame to form an outer surface. It is preferable to do
- a magnet for forming a magnetic force is provided on one of the inner frame or the outer frame of the tub, and a metal plate is provided on one of the outer frame of the tub or the inner frame.
- the structure between the tub and the cabinet is improved to prevent the vibration and noise of the tub from being transmitted to the cabinet, thereby reducing the vibration and noise generated in the cabinet so that unpleasant vibration and noise are transmitted to the user. It has a preventable effect.
- the locking/unlocking structure of the cabinet door is improved to facilitate opening and closing of the cabinet door and the tub door.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a cabinet door lock and a tub door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a cabinet door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a simplified diagram showing the interlocking structure of the cabinet door lock and the tub door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a tub door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a tub door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- 9 to 11 are operational views showing opening and closing the door of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- each defined component is defined in consideration of functions in the present invention. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the technical components of the present invention, and each name defined for each component may be called another name in the art.
- 'and/or' includes a combination of a plurality of listed items or any of a plurality of listed items.
- 'A or B' may include 'A', 'B', or 'both A and B'.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view showing the main part of the device.
- the washing machine 100 includes a cabinet 110 forming an external shape, and a tub (not shown) supported by a suspension (not shown) such as a damper/spring inside the cabinet 110 and storing washing water ( 150), a drum 180 rotatably provided with laundry loaded inside the tub 150, and a driving unit 190 rotating the drum 180 are provided.
- the cabinet 110 may include a front cabinet 111 forming the front of the washing machine, side cabinets 116 forming left/right sides, and an upper cabinet 117 forming an upper surface of the washing machine.
- a cabinet inlet 113 for putting laundry into the loading space of the drum 180 and a cabinet door 120 for opening and closing the cabinet inlet 113 are provided in the central portion of the front cabinet 111 .
- a cabinet door lock 130 (refer to FIG. 4 ) for setting the lock state of the cabinet door is provided at one side of the cabinet inlet 113 .
- a control panel 112 having a manipulation unit and a display unit for controlling and displaying the overall operation of the washing machine 100 is further provided.
- the tub 150 is located on an extension line of the cabinet inlet 113 in a state separated from the cabinet inlet 113 of the cabinet 110 to form a tub inlet 151 for loading laundry, and the tub inlet 151 is formed.
- One side of the tub door 160 for opening and closing the tub inlet 151 is provided.
- the present invention relates to the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160, and detailed descriptions of other components (eg, the drum 180, suspension, water supply unit, drain unit, etc.) will be omitted.
- the cabinet door 120 is hinged so as to be rotated and opened on one side of the cabinet inlet 113, and on the opposite side of the hinged portion of the cabinet door 120, a handle for a user to open and close the cabinet door 120 ( 123) is formed.
- the tub 150 is provided with upper/lower weight balancers 153a and 153b to prevent vibration of the tub 150 by increasing the mass of the tub 150 in the front upper/lower direction, and in front of the tub 150 .
- a tub door 160 that is separated from the cabinet 110 and opens and closes the tub inlet 151 of the tub 150 is rotatably provided.
- the tub inlet 151 is formed with a ring-shaped rim portion 152 protruding toward the front cabinet 111 .
- the tub door 160 is hinge-coupled to one side of the rim part 152 so as to be rotatable, and the other side of the rim part 152 is a tub door lock 170 that sets the locking state of the tub door 160 (refer to FIG. 4). This is provided
- tub door lock releaser 140 for releasing the locked state of the tub door lock (170).
- the tub door lock releaser 140 will be described in detail when the opening and closing structures of the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160 are described.
- tub door 160 and tub door lock 170 are not structurally connected to the cabinet 110 , and the tub 150 is structurally supported independently from the cabinet 110 by a suspension (not shown). do.
- a gasket other than a suspension is not provided between the tub 150 and the cabinet 110, so that the vibration of the tub 150 is fully supported only by the suspension, so that the vibration of the tub 150 is reduced.
- the transfer to the cabinet 110 can be significantly reduced.
- Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a cabinet door lock and a tub door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a cabinet door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 6 is according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a simplified diagram showing the interlocking structure of a cabinet door lock and a tub door lock.
- the cabinet door 120 is rotatably provided on one side of the cabinet inlet 113 of the front cabinet 111 to open and close the cabinet inlet 113 .
- the cabinet door 120 includes an outer frame 122 forming the outside of the cabinet door 120 , an inner frame 121 forming the inside of the cabinet door 120 , and the cabinet door 120 to the front cabinet. and a cabinet hinge (not shown) for rotatably supporting it.
- the outer frame 122 and the inner frame 121 of the cabinet door 120 are coupled by fastening members (not shown) such as bolts.
- the outer frame 122 and the inner frame 121 of the cabinet door 120 may be formed of a transparent material so that the internal operating state of the washing machine 100 can be checked.
- the outside of the cabinet door 120 may be further provided in the frame 122 and the inner frame 121 .
- the outer surface of the cabinet door 120 (that is, the outer frame 122 is the outer surface) is preferably formed as an extension surface of the front cabinet 111 along the outer shape of the front cabinet 111, opposite the hinge portion A handle part 123 for opening the cabinet door 120 may be formed on the side of the cabinet door 120 .
- a release lever 124 for releasing the lock of the cabinet door lock 130 by the user's operation is provided.
- the release lever 124 is provided with a hook 125 that is inserted into and fixed to the cabinet door lock 130, and the release lever 124 is the cabinet door 120 as the user applies a force in the opening direction. It is provided so as to be separated from the cabinet door lock 130 by rotating the hook 125 of the door 120 .
- the release lever 124 and the hook 125 are hinged by the same single rotational shaft, and the hook 125 is mounted on the hook fixing unit 132 by an elastic spring (not shown) provided on the rotational shaft in a direction. It is elastically supported, and the release lever 124 is provided to be elastically supported in a state in which the hook 125 is rotated in a direction to be mounted on the hook fixing part 132 .
- the release lever 124 is provided with a hook support 126 mounted on the hook so as to transmit a rotational force to the hook 125 only when the release lever 124 is rotated in a direction to open the cabinet door 120 .
- a magnetic 121a for generating a magnetic force may be further provided in the inner frame corresponding to the position of the handle 123 formed on the outer frame 122 of the cabinet door 120 .
- the magnetic 121a is for forming a magnetic force on the metal plate 164a of the tub door 160 to be described later. As the magnetic force of the magnetic 121a acts on the metal plate 164a of the tub door 160, The tub door 160 is attached to the cabinet door 120 to rotate like the cabinet door 120 .
- the cabinet door lock 130 is installed inside the cabinet door lock mounting part 115 so as not to be exposed to the outside of the front cabinet 110 when the cabinet door is closed.
- the cabinet door lock 130 includes a hook fixing part 132 fixed inside the cabinet door lock mounting part 115 of the front cabinet 110 and a hook 125 of the cabinet door 120 on the outside of the cabinet door lock mounting part 115 .
- a sensing unit for detecting insertion and detachment of the hook 125 of the cabinet door 120 when the lock state of the hook 125 of the cabinet door 120 fixed to the spring 127 and the hook fixing unit 132 is released (133) is provided.
- the sensing unit 133 generates an electrical signal for the operation of the tub door lock releaser 140 .
- the tub door 160 is rotatably provided on one side of the tub inlet 151 of the tub 150 to open and close the tub inlet 151 , and an outer frame 164 forming the outside of the tub door 160 .
- an inner frame 121 forming the inner side of the cabinet door 120, and a gasket 161a provided on the outer circumferential surface of the inner frame 121 to form a sealing with the tub inlet 151 may be provided.
- a tub hinge portion (not shown) for rotatably supporting the tub door 160 with respect to the tub inlet 151 is provided.
- the outer frame 164 and the inner frame 161 of the tub door 160 are coupled by fastening members (not shown) such as bolts.
- the outer frame 164 and the inner frame 161 of the tub door 160 may be formed of a transparent material so that the inner state of the drum 180 can be checked.
- the outer frame 164 of the tub door 160 ( 164 ) and a separate light transmitting window (not shown) may be further provided in the inner frame 161 .
- the inner frame 161 opposite to the hinge portion of the tub door 160 is provided with a locking hook 162 in which a locking hole to be fastened to the tub door lock 170 is formed.
- the locking hook 162 is formed to extend a predetermined distance from the inner frame 161 of the tub door 160 toward the tub door lock 170 .
- the outer frame 164 of the tub door 160 opposite to the hook 162 of the inner frame 161 of the tub door 160 has a metal plate corresponding to the magnetic 121a of the cabinet door 120 ( 164a) is provided.
- the metal plate 164a of the tub door 160 is magnetic when the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160 close the cabinet inlet 113 and the tub inlet 151, respectively. (121a) can be installed in the position of the magnetic force.
- the tub The metal plate 164a of the door 160 may be moved by the magnetic force of the magnetic 121a of the cabinet door 120 to be attached to the magnetic 121a.
- the metal plate 164a of the tub door 160 is attached to the magnetic 121a of the cabinet door 120, and the tub door 160 ) is rotated toward the cabinet door 120 , the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160 may be rotated together.
- the magnetic 121a is provided in the cabinet door 120 and the metal plate 164a is provided in the tub door 160 , but the magnetic 121a is provided in the tub door 160 and the cabinet door
- the metal plate 164a may be provided on the 120 .
- the tub door lock releaser 140 is rotated according to the operation of the solenoid 141 and the solenoid 141 that are operated when the opening of the cabinet door 120 is detected by the sensing unit 133 of the cabinet door lock 130 . It includes a rotating part 142 and a tension cable 143 that transmits the rotational force of the rotating part 142 to the tub door lock 170 according to the rotation of the rotating part 142 .
- the solenoid 141 is operated according to the opening and closing of the cabinet door 120 sensed by the sensing unit 133 of the cabinet door lock 130 as the cabinet door 120 is opened and closed.
- the rotating hook of the tub door lock connected to the cable 143 is rotated.
- tub door lock release 140 and the tub door lock 170 have been separately described, but the solenoid 141 of the tub door lock release 140 is directly provided on the tub door lock 170 to provide a cabinet door lock.
- the tub door lock 170 may be directly interlocked by using the signal of the sensing unit 133 of the 130 .
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a tub door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a tub door lock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the tub door lock 170 is provided on one side of the tub inlet 151 to set the locking state of the tub door 160 according to the opening and closing of the cabinet door 120 .
- the tub door lock 170 includes a fixed body portion 171 for fastening to one side of the front side of the tub 150 , and a locking hook 162 rotatably provided on the fixed body portion 171 and provided on the tub door 160 . ) is provided with a rotating hook 174 mounted on the engaging hole 162a.
- the rotation hook 174 is connected to the tension cable 143 provided in the tub door lock releaser 140 .
- the fixed body portion 171 is provided with a rotation shaft end 173 that forms a rotation space 172 so that the rotation hook 174 is rotated while being fixed to the tub 150, the rotation shaft end 173 is the fixed body.
- the portion 171 is fastened to the tub 150 , it is formed to extend in the central direction of the tub inlet 151 .
- a fixing hole (173b) for rotatably coupling the rotation hook 174 is formed in the central side of the rotation shaft end 173.
- a locking jaw for maintaining a distance from the tub 150 is formed, in a direction opposite to the rotation shaft end 173 .
- a cable guide 171a for guiding the movement of the tension cable 143 is formed to extend.
- a guide groove 171b into which the tension cable 143 is inserted may be further formed in the cable guide 171a.
- a locking projection 173a on which the rotation hook 174 is mounted so that the rotation hook 174 is not rotated more than a predetermined angle when the rotation hook 174 is rotated by the tension cable 143 may be further formed.
- the rotating hook 174 is rotatably fastened to the fixing hole 173b of the rotating shaft end 173, and is inserted into the engaging hole 162a of the engaging hook 162 provided in the tub door 160 on one side.
- a hook protrusion 174a is provided.
- the hook protrusion 174a is formed in a curved shape in which the radius becomes smaller as it rotates from the outer surface of the rotating hook 174 toward the locking hole 162a.
- a rotation hole 175 is formed in the center of the rotation hook 174, and the rotation hook 174 is inserted into the rotation hole 175 and the rotation shaft end (by the rotation shaft 176) fastened to the fixing hole 173b ( 173) is rotatably fastened to the
- a locking part 152 to which the tension cable 143 of the tub door lock releaser 140 is connected is provided in a direction opposite to the hook protrusion 174a among the upper surfaces of the rotating hook 174 .
- the rotating hook 174 is rotatably fastened to the rotating shaft end 173 formed in the fixed body 171 by the rotating shaft 176 and at the same time between the rotating shaft 176 and the rotating hook 174 .
- the rotation hook 174 is provided with a torsion spring 178 that provides an elastic force in one direction (a direction for unlocking the tub door 160).
- the rotation hook 174 is always elastically supported in a direction in which the hook protrusion 174a of the rotation hook 174 is separated from the engaging hook 162 of the tub door 160 by the torsion spring 178 . And, as a tensile force is applied to the tension cable 143 by the operation of the tub door lock releaser 140, the hook protrusion 174a of the rotary hook 174 rotates in a direction to be inserted into the locking hook 162 of the tub door. do.
- the hook protrusion 174a is formed to be curved so as to have a smaller radius as it rotates from the outer surface of the rotating hook 174 toward the locking hole 162a. Therefore, as the rotation hook 174 rotates in one direction (the direction in which the tub door 160 is locked), the tub door 160 can be fastened with a stronger fastening force.
- the position where the hook protrusion 174a and the engaging hook 162 come into contact with the rotating hook 174 is based on the center of the rotating hook. As the 174 is rotated, it is closer to the center of the rotating hook 174.
- the tub door 160 is further pressed in the direction to close the tub inlet 151 , and the tub door 160 has a stronger sealing force.
- the tub inlet 151 is sealed.
- the tub door lock 170 may be provided with a separate actuator (for example, a solenoid, etc.) that generates a tensile force on the tension cable in order to release the locked state of the tub door 160, and the actuator is the cabinet door lock (
- the tub door 160 may be unlocked by being electrically connected to the sensing unit (not shown) of the 130 , and interlocking with the unlocking of the cabinet door 120 of the cabinet door lock 130 .
- washing machine 100 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the operation of the washing machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Each element mentioned below should be understood with reference to the above description and drawings. Meanwhile, the main gist of the present invention is to lock/unlock the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160 . Therefore, general operation descriptions of the washing machine 100 (eg, washing cycle, rinsing cycle, dehydration cycle, etc.) will be omitted.
- FIG. 9 to 10 are operational views showing the door opening and closing of the washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 shows a state in which the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160 are opened
- FIG. 10 shows a state in which the cabinet door 120 is closed and the tub door 160 is closed before being closed
- 11 shows a state in which both the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160 are closed.
- the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160 are rotated to the outside of the washing machine 100 with the cabinet inlet 113 and the tub inlet 151 opened, respectively.
- the magnetic 121a provided in the inner frame 121 of the cabinet door 120 is attached to the outer frame of the tub door 160.
- the metal plate 164a provided at the 164 is attached by the magnetic force of the magnetic 121a.
- the cabinet door 120 and the tub door 160 may be rotated in a direction to close the cabinet inlet 113 and the tub inlet 151 in a state in which they are in close contact with the magnetic 121a and the metal plate 164a.
- the hook 125 of the cabinet door 120 is first provided in the door mounting unit 114.
- Cabinet door lock It is fixed by the cabinet door lock 130 while being inserted into the 130).
- the tub door 160 maintains a state in which the metal plate 164a of the tub door 160 is attached to the cabinet door 120 by the magnetic force of the magnetic 121a of the cabinet door 120 .
- the sensing unit 133 of the cabinet door lock 130 detects that the hook 125 of the cabinet door 120 is inserted, and , the tub door lock releaser 140 operates the solenoid 141 according to the detection of the sensing unit 133, and as the solenoid 141 operates, the rotating unit 142 is rotated to apply a tensile force to the tension cable 143.
- the rotary hook 174 of the tub door lock 170 to which the tensile cable 143 is connected is rotated, and the end end of the hook protrusion 174a of the rotary hook 174 is connected to the tub door. (160) comes close to the locking hook 162, the hook projection 174a of the rotating hook 174 is inserted into the locking hole (162a) of the locking hook (162).
- the hook protrusion 174a of the rotary hook 174 inserted into the locking hole 162a is inserted from the most radial end, and the rotary hook 174 is rotated by the operation of the tub door lock releaser 140 . At the end of the hook protrusion 174a is moved in the radial direction of the hook protrusion 174a.
- the radius is formed to be smaller. Therefore, as the rotation hook 174 is rotated more, the tub door 160 can be fastened with a stronger fastening force.
- the handle part 123 formed on the cabinet door 120 of the front cabinet 111 is mounted in a direction in which the cabinet door 120 is opened. Apply pressure.
- the release lever 124 of the handle 123 provided inside the handle 123 is rotated, the locking state of the hook 125 of the cabinet door 120 is released, and the sensing unit of the cabinet door lock 130 is rotated. 133 detects unlocking of the hook 125 of the cabinet door 120 .
- the rotating unit 142 is rotated to its original position.
- the rotating hook 174 of the tub door lock 170 connected to the rotating part 142 and the tension cable 143 is locked by the torsion spring 178 of the tub door 160 ( 162), the locking state of the tub door 160 is released while rotating in the direction to be separated.
- the tub door 160 is formed by the metal plate 164a of the tub door 160 and the magnetic 121a of the cabinet door 120 .
- the magnetic force rotates toward the cabinet door 120 , it may be rotated in close contact with the cabinet door 120 .
- the lock state of the tub door 160 is interlocked and released, and the tub in which the lock state is released.
- the door 160 is closely attached to the cabinet door 120 by the magnetic 121a provided in the cabinet door 120 and rotates like the cabinet door 120 to open the cabinet inlet 113 and the tub inlet 151.
- the vibration and noise generated in the cabinet are reduced so that unpleasant vibration and noise are transmitted to the user. can be prevented
- the locking/unlocking structure of the cabinet door is improved to facilitate opening and closing of the cabinet door and the tub door, and at the same time, the tub door can be opened and closed by interlocking with the cabinet door.
- the structure between the tub and the cabinet is improved to prevent the vibration and noise of the tub from being transmitted to the cabinet, thereby reducing the vibration and noise generated in the cabinet, thereby reducing unpleasant vibration and noise to the user. transmission can be prevented.
- the capacity of the tub can be increased by improving the structure between the tub and the cabinet.
- washing machine of the present invention it is possible to facilitate opening and closing of the cabinet door and the tub door by improving the locking/unlocking structure of the cabinet door.
- the tub door can be closed by interlocking as the cabinet door is closed.
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- 캐비닛 투입구가 형성되는 전방 캐비닛을 포함하는 캐비닛과,상기 캐비닛 내에 설치되며, 상기 캐비닛 투입구와 연장선상에 위치치하는 터브 투입구가 형성되는 터브와,상기 캐비닛에 설치되며 상기 캐비닛 투입구를 개폐하는 캐비닛 도어와,상기 터브에 설치되며 상기 터브 투입구를 개폐하는 터브 도어와,상기 캐비닛 도어의 잠금상태를 설정함과 동시에 상기 캐비닛 도어의 개폐상태를 감지하는 캐비닛 도어락과,상기 캐비닛 도어의 개폐에 따라 상기 터브 도어의 잠금상태를 설정하는 터브 도어락을 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서, 상기 캐비닛 도어의 개폐에 따라 상기 터브 도어락을 작동시키는 터브 도어락 릴리서를 더 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 2항에 있어서, 상기 캐비닛 도어락은 상기 캐비닛 도어의 개폐 상태를 감지하여 전달하는 감지부를 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 3항에 있어서, 상기 터브 도어락 릴리서는 상기 감지부의 신호에 따라 작동되는 솔레노이드와, 상기 솔레노이드의 작동에 따라 연동되는 회동부 및 상기 회동부에 연결되는 인장 케이블을 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 4항에 있어서, 상기 터브 도어락과 상기 터브 도어락 릴리서는 상기 인장케이블에 의해 연결되는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 4항에 있어서, 상기 터브 도어는 걸림후크를 구비하며, 상기 터브 도어락은 상기 걸림후크에 삽입되어 상기 터브 도어를 상기 터브 투입구 측으로 가압하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 6항에 있어서, 상기 터브 도어락은 상기 터브에 상기 터브에 구비되는 몸체부와, 상기 몸체부에 회전 가능하게 구비되며 상기 걸림후크에 삽입되는 회전 후크를 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 7항에 있어서, 상기 회전 후크는 상기 터브 도어의 잠금상태를 해제하는 방향으로 회전되도록 탄성 지지되며, 상기 인장 케이블에 의해 상기 터브 도어의 잠금상태가 설정되는 방향으로 회전되는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 7항에 있어서, 상기 회전 후크는 상기 회전 후크의 회전 중심으로 이동될수록 반경이 작아지는 후크 돌기를 구비하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 9항에 있어서, 상기 걸림후크는 걸림홈이 형성되며, 상기 후크 돌기는 상기 회전 후크가 회전됨에 따라 상기 걸림홈에 삽입되는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 3항에 있어서, 상기 캐비닛 도어는 상기 캐비닛 도어락에 삽입되는 후크를 구비하며, 상기 감지부는 상기 후크의 삽입 및 이탈을 감지하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서, 상기 캐비닛 도어는상기 후크가 구비되며 상기 캐비닛 투입구에 접하는 내측면을 형성하는 내측 프레임과,상기 내측 프레임에 체결되어 외측면을 형성하며 상기 후크를 회동시키는 해제 레버가 구비되는 손잡이부가 포함되는 외측 프레임을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 12항에 있어서, 상기 터브 도어는상기 터브 투입구에 접하는 내측면을 형성하고, 상기 터브 도어락에 거치되는 걸림후크를 구비하는 터브 내측 프레임과,상기 터브 내측 프레임에 체결되어 외측면을 형성하는 터브 외측 프레임을 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
- 제 13항에 있어서, 상기 내측 프레임 또는 상기 터브 외측 프레임 중 하나에 자기력을 형성하는 마그네틱이 구비되며, 상기 터브 외측 프레임 또는 상기 내측 프레임 중 하나에 금속플레이트가 구비되는 것을 특징으로 하는 세탁장치.
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