KR102124480B1 - Washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry apparatus, a cabinet, a tub provided inside the cabinet, a drum provided rotatably on the tub, and provided on the upper surface of the tub, and circulating air to the front center of the tub It is provided with an air supply device, a detergent dispenser located at the upper front of the tub and a detergent portion to which detergent is added and an auxiliary detergent portion to which an auxiliary detergent is added, and a dispenser cover that opens and closes the top of the detergent dispenser.

Description

Washing machine {Washing machine}

The present invention relates to a laundry device, and more specifically, a detergent dispenser is provided on the upper surface of the laundry device, and the laundry device is provided with a dispenser cover for opening and closing the detergent dispenser.

In general, a washing machine includes a dryer for drying laundry, a washing machine for washing laundry, and the like. Among these washing machines, a washing machine uses detergent or the like for washing. To this end, the washing machine is generally equipped with a detergent dispenser for introducing detergent. Therefore, it can be said that the detergent dispenser is an obvious configuration, especially in the washing machine.

Hereinafter, a detergent dispenser according to the related art will be briefly described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a laundry device and a detergent dispenser according to the prior art.

As shown, the washing machine 10 according to the prior art is provided with a cabinet 11 forming an outer shape, a tub (not shown) provided inside the cabinet and storing washing water, and rotatable inside the tub. The laundry to be received is provided with a drum (12). This washing device is provided with a detergent dispenser 20 for injecting detergent to improve the washing effect of the laundry being washed by the drum 13.

The detergent dispenser 20 is typically provided with a drawer-type detergent inlet 22 in which a portion is withdrawn from the front of the washing machine 10, and detergent is introduced into the withdrawn detergent inlet 22, and detergent The input unit 22 is accommodated in the detergent dispenser 20 and is provided to wash laundry.

That is, the detergent dispenser 20 has a detergent input portion 22 into which detergent is added, and the detergent input into the detergent input portion 22 is supplied to the tub or drum, which is a space for washing together with washing water.

On the other hand, in the case of the detergent dispenser 20 of the laundry device 10 according to the prior art, the detergent dispenser 20 maintains a state in which the detergent dispenser 20 is drawn out in front of the laundry device 10 when the detergent is added, and the user opens the detergent container. For this, add detergent to the detergent dispenser.

However, in the case of the detergent dispenser 20 according to the prior art as described above, the detergent must be added in a state that is withdrawn to the front of the laundry device 10, so that the user maintains the detergent container while holding the detergent container when the detergent is added. Detergent is added to the dispenser 20 or detergent is introduced while the discharge port of the detergent container is mounted on the detergent dispenser 20.

However, when the user inputs detergent while holding the detergent container, the user needs a lot of power, which may cause inconvenience to the user, and when the detergent dispenser 20 is mounted with the detergent container, the detergent is added. There is a problem that the detergent dispenser 20 may be damaged by the load of the detergent container.

In addition, in the case of the detergent dispenser 20 according to the prior art as described above, the detergent dispenser 20 is the laundry dispenser 10 because the detergent dispenser 20 is drawn out in front of the washing machine 10 for the introduction of detergent. In order to be withdrawn in the front, the structure must be formed on the front surface of the washing machine 10, and there is a problem that is limited to the front design of the washing machine.

The laundry device according to the present invention aims to provide a laundry device that improves the position and structure of the detergent dispenser so that the user can conveniently and easily inject the detergent.

In addition, the laundry device according to the present invention has an object to provide a laundry device that can reduce the design constraints of the laundry device by improving the position and structure of the detergent dispenser.

The washing apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object is provided in a cabinet, a tub provided inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided in the tub, and provided on the top surface of the tub, An air supply device for circulating and supplying air to the front center, a detergent dispenser located at an upper portion of the tub, and a detergent portion to which detergent is added and an auxiliary detergent portion to which an auxiliary detergent is added are separated, and an upper portion of the detergent dispenser is opened and closed. It is preferred to have a dispenser cover.

The cabinet includes a top cover that is formed behind the top and exposes the front of the top, and the detergent dispenser is preferably located in front of the top exposed by the top cover.

Preferably, the detergent portion and the auxiliary detergent portion of the detergent dispenser are integrally formed, and a space portion where a part of the air supply device is located is formed.

It is preferable that the detergent portion and the auxiliary detergent are spaced apart at predetermined intervals, and further include a connection portion formed by connecting the detergent portion and the auxiliary detergent portion and forming a space portion in which the air supply device is located.

A water supply line for supplying washing water for mixing/supplying detergent added to the detergent unit is connected to the detergent unit, and it is preferable that the auxiliary detergent unit supplies washing water through the connection unit.

It is preferable that the connecting portion has a connecting passage that guides the washing water to the auxiliary detergent.

It is preferred that the auxiliary detergent introduced into the auxiliary detergent is moved to the detergent unit through the connection unit as in the washing water.

It is preferable that the detergent unit includes a detergent injection box into which the detergent is introduced, and that the auxiliary detergent unit has an auxiliary detergent injection box into which the auxiliary detergent is introduced.

It is preferable that the auxiliary detergent is supplied with washing water separately from the detergent.

It is preferable that the detergent part is provided with a detergent input box into which the detergent is introduced and a preliminary detergent input box into which a preliminary detergent is added separately from the detergent.

A first water supply channel for supplying washing water to the detergent injection box, a first water supply channel for intersecting the first water supply channel, and a preliminary water supply channel for supplying washing water to the preliminary detergent input box are provided, and the first water supply channel and the preliminary water supply channel are provided. It is preferable that an auxiliary detergent-supplying water passage is formed to guide the washing water to the auxiliary detergent when the water is supplied at the same time.

It is preferable that the hot water line for hot water supply is connected to the detergent injection box.

It is preferable that a circulation flow path through which wash water is moved is formed on the upper side of the detergent injection box and/or the pre-detergent injection mix, and an overflow step in which the washing water overflows and is supplied is formed in the circulation flow path.

It is preferable that a liquid detergent injection guide for introducing a liquid detergent through a siphon phenomenon when the liquid detergent is injected is further provided in the detergent injection box.

The detergent dispenser includes a cover portion in which a plurality of input holes into which the detergent and auxiliary detergent are introduced, a flow path portion through which the detergent and the auxiliary detergent injected into each input hole are selectively mixed and supplied by washing water, and the flow path It is preferable that the detergent and the auxiliary detergent supplied by the part are collected and provided with a water collecting part supplied to the tub.

It is preferable that the cover portion, the flow path portion, and the water collecting portion are respectively formed with connection portions forming a space portion in which the air supply device is located at a central portion.

A water supply line for supplying washing water for mixing/supplying detergent added to the detergent part is connected to the flow path part, and it is preferable that the auxiliary detergent part is supplied with washing water supplied from the water supply line through the connection part.

It is preferable that the washing agent is supplied through the connecting portion formed in the flow path portion.

It is preferable that the auxiliary detergent introduced into the auxiliary detergent portion is moved to the detergent portion through a connection portion of the water collecting portion.

It is preferable that the dispenser cover forms a front side of the upper surface and a front edge of the upper surface.

It is preferable that the upper surface is formed with a single boundary line dividing the upper surface, the rear of the single boundary line is formed by the upper cover, and the front of the single boundary line is formed by the dispenser cover.

Preferably, the dispenser cover is inserted into the lower portion of the upper cover when the detergent dispenser is opened.

Preferably, the dispenser cover includes a door bracket positioned above the detergent dispenser and a sliding door that is slidably coupled to the door bracket and opens and closes the detergent dispenser as it slides.

The door bracket includes a body portion having a through hole for introducing detergent into the detergent dispenser, and guides having first and second guide slits formed on both sides of the body portion and guiding the sliding door on opposite sides. Preferably, first and second sliding projections inserted into the first and second guide slits are formed on both sides of the sliding door.

The first and second guide slits are preferably formed with an inclined downward direction with respect to the moving direction of the sliding door.

It is preferable that the inclination of the second guide slit is relatively larger than that of the first guide slit.

It is preferable that an indentation part is formed in front of the upper surface of the upper surface cover, and an indentation part extending in the indentation part is further formed in the rear surface of the sliding door.

It is preferable that the front edge of the sliding door forms the front edge of the cabinet, and a connection surface connecting the upper surface of the sliding door and the front cover of the cabinet is formed.

The connection surface is preferably formed of a selected one of a curved or planar form.

In addition, the laundry apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object, the cabinet including a top cover to form a rear surface and expose the front surface, the tub provided inside the cabinet, and rotatable on the tub A drum provided to be provided, an air supply device provided on the upper surface of the tub, and circulatingly supplying air to the front center of the tub, and a detergent located at the upper front of the tub and located at the front of the upper surface exposed by the upper cover It is preferable to have a dispenser and a dispenser cover that opens and closes the top of the detergent dispenser.

In addition, the washing apparatus according to the present invention for achieving the above object is provided on the cabinet, the tub provided inside the cabinet, the drum rotatably provided on the tub, and the upper surface of the tub, the An air supply device that circulates and supplies air to the front center of the tub, a detergent part that is located on one side of the air supply device, and into which detergent is introduced, and an auxiliary detergent part that is located on the other side of the air supply device and into which an auxiliary detergent is added, and the It is preferable to have a detergent dispenser having a connection portion connecting the detergent portion and the auxiliary detergent portion, and a dispenser cover for opening and closing the upper portion of the detergent dispenser.

According to the laundry apparatus according to the present invention, there is an effect that the user can conveniently and easily inject detergent when the detergent is introduced by improving the location and structure of the detergent dispenser.

In addition, according to the laundry device according to the present invention, it is an object to provide a laundry device that can reduce the design constraints of the laundry device by improving the position and structure of the detergent dispenser.

1 is a perspective view showing a washing machine according to the prior art.
2 is a cross-sectional view briefly showing a washing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a perspective view showing a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exploded perspective view showing an upper structure of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a plan view showing the internal structure of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exploded perspective view showing a detergent dispenser of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a perspective view showing a flow path portion of a detergent dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a plan view showing a flow path connection of a detergent dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 to 10 is a simplified view showing the washing water supply of the detergent dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.
11 to 13 are cross-sectional views showing a water collecting part of a detergent dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of a detergent dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is an exploded perspective view showing an upper panel and a dispenser cover of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a dispenser cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
17 to 18 are plan views showing the operation of the dispenser cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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

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 construed as limiting the technical components of the present invention. In addition, each name defined in each component may be referred to as another name in the art.

In addition, the present invention relates to a laundry device as described above, and more particularly to a detergent dispenser. The configuration of the laundry device other than the detergent dispenser may be the same as that of a general laundry device, and the technical spirit of the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Therefore, a detailed description of the general washing machine configuration will be briefly described, and the detergent dispenser will be described in detail.

First, the washing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2. 2 is a simplified cross-sectional view showing a washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a washing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated, in the embodiment of the present invention, the washing machine 100 includes a cabinet 110 including an upper cover 112, a front cover 117, a side cover 118, and a rear cover (not shown) forming an exterior. ), a tub 130 provided inside the cabinet 110 to store washing water, a drum 140 rotatably mounted inside the tub 130, and air for heating and circulating air in the tub 130 Detergent dispenser 300 and an upper surface 112 and an extended surface for introducing detergent in an exposed state with respect to the upper cover 112 and located in the upper part of the supply device 160, the tub 130, and the detergent A dispenser cover 200 is provided to cover the dispenser 300.

A detergent dispenser 300 is mounted on the upper portion of the cabinet 110 to be exposed as a portion of the upper portion of the cabinet 110 is opened and closed. To this end, the upper portion of the cabinet 110 is formed by a top cover 112 forming a part of the top surface of the cabinet 110 and a dispenser cover 200 that shields and exposes the detergent dispenser 300. Here, the dispenser cover 200 forms an upper surface of the cabinet and simultaneously forms an upper edge of the upper surface of the cabinet 110. The detergent dispenser 300 and the dispenser cover 200 will be described in detail after the description of the laundry device 100.

In addition, a door 111 that opens and closes the inside is mounted on the front of the cabinet 110 so as to be opened and closed, and a control panel 120 for inputting a specific course to perform washing or drying, etc., is installed on the front top of the cabinet 110. It is installed. The control panel 120 includes an operation unit (not shown) for selecting a washing or drying process by the user, and a display unit (not shown) for displaying an operation process of the user-selected stroke and washing apparatus 100.

Here, in the case of the top cover 112 of the cabinet 110, for the strength reinforcement of the top cover 112, an indentation surface 113 into which the inner portion of the top cover 112 is incorporated is formed, and both sides of the top cover 112 Is provided with a pair of side panels 114 to cover the space with both side covers 118.

The tub 130 is provided to store washing water inside the cabinet 110, and a motor 150 for rotating the drum 140 is mounted at the rear of the tub 130. In addition, between the tub 130 and the cabinet 110 includes a spring (not shown) and a damper 132 for supporting the tub 130 bufferably.

Also, the tub 130 includes a water supply valve 134 including a water supply valve 134 and a water supply hose 133 to supply washing water to the tub 130, and a drainage pump 138 for draining laundry after washing clothes. ) And a drainage portion 136 including a drain hose 137 is provided.

On the other hand, the water supply valve 134 of the water supply unit 132 may be provided with a valve for controlling the water supply of hot and cold water, respectively. Here, a hot water supply line 135d is connected to a valve for supplying hot water. In addition, the water supply valve 134 for supplying cold water is preferably provided with a 3-way valve to selectively supply cold water supplied to the water supply source. Here, the first and second water supply lines 135d and 135b and the preliminary water supply line 135c are connected to the 3-way valve for supplying cold water.

In addition, in the case of the first and second water supply lines 135a and 135b, the preliminary water supply line 135c, and the hot water supply line 135d, all of them are connected to the detergent dispenser 300 and simple through the detergent dispenser 300. Water may be supplied to the tub 130 by being mixed with liquid/powder detergent, evi detergent, bleach, fabric softener, etc., which are supplied to the detergent dispenser 300. The functions of the hot water supply line 135d, the first and second water supply lines 135a, 134b, and the preliminary water supply line 134c will be described in detail when the detergent dispenser 300 is described.

The drum 140 is rotatably provided on the inside of the tub 130, and laundry loaded into the door 111 side is loaded inside the drum 140 and loaded. The drum 140 is formed with a plurality of dehydration holes 141 through which wash water passes, and after washing the laundry loaded on the drum 140 when the drum 140 is rotated, the drum 140 is rotated. A falling lift 142 is formed. Washing performance may be improved according to the flow of laundry by the lift 142.

The air supply device 160 heats and circulates the air in the tub 130 to supply heated air into the tub 130 to dry laundry located in the drum 140. The air supply device 160 includes an intake unit 162 through which air inside the tub 130 flows, a blower fan 163 positioned above the intake unit 162 to suck air, and a blower fan 163 ) Is provided with a heater 164 in which air introduced by the heater is heated, and a discharge unit 165 for supplying the air drum 140 heated by the heater 164.

Here, the intake unit 162 is located on the outer circumferential surface at the rear side of the tub 130, the air in the tub 130 is directly introduced, and the discharge unit 165 is connected to the center of the front of the tub 130 and inside the drum 140 It is formed so that the air is directly discharged. On the other hand, between the intake unit 162 and the discharge unit 165 is provided with a duct 161 forming a movement path of air, the heater 164 and the blowing fan 163 is located inside the duct 161 desirable. In the case of the duct 161, the air intake 162 is connected to the discharge unit 165, and has a shape extending from the rear side of the tub 130 to the front center of the tub 130.

In addition, it is preferable that the air discharged from the blowing fan 163 from the air flow point of view is heated by the heater 164. On the other hand, in the case of the present invention is formed in a structure that directly sucks air from the outer circumferential surface of the tub 130 and heats it and supplies it to the front of the tub 130, and the humid air dried laundry is inside the tub 130 and the tub 130. It may be condensed on the inner surface of the tub 130 due to an external temperature difference and converted into dry air. Alternatively, in order to convert laundry into dry air, some of the humid air inside the tub 130 is discharged outside the tub 130, and dry air outside the tub 130 is introduced into some tub 130. It might be.

Here, the tub 130, the drum 140, the air supply device 160, etc. may be a tub, drum, air supply device, etc. according to the prior art, and an improved tub, drum, and air supply than the prior art Devices and the like may be used.

To briefly look at the operation of the washing machine 100, the washing water flows into the tub 130 through the water supply unit 132, and washing, rinsing, and dehydration are performed by rotation of the drum 140. Meanwhile, during washing and rinsing, the wash water is discharged to the outside of the tub 130 through the drainage portion 136. Then, after washing and rinsing, the dehydration process of the laundry proceeds to complete the washing process.

In addition, when the drying process is in progress, the air inside the tub 130 is circulated by the blowing fan 163 of the air supply device 160, and the heater of the air supply device 160 heats the air. The heated air circulates through the tub 130 and the air supply device to dry the laundry loaded on the drum 140. Here, the dry air of the laundry is condensed on the inner circumferential surface of the tub 130 due to the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the tub 130 and drained to the outside of the tub 130 by the drain 136.

On the other hand, before or during the operation of the laundry apparatus 100 described above, a detergent for washing should be added, and in order to insert the detergent, the detergent dispenser 300 is opened by opening the dispenser cover 200 provided on the top of the washing machine 100. ), liquid detergent, powder detergent, fabric softener, auxiliary detergent, etc. should be added selectively.

Hereinafter, the installation state of the detergent dispenser in the washing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the upper structure of the washing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the internal structure of the washing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

4 to 5, the detergent dispenser 300 is located on the front upper surface of the inner tub 130 of the cabinet 110, and is provided to be exposed according to the opening of the dispenser cover 200.

The detergent dispenser 300 is installed on the top of the cabinet 110 and is formed of a cover part 310, a flow path part 320, and a water collecting part 360. Detergent dispenser 300 is formed with a plurality of input holes 312, 313, 317 for injecting powder/liquid detergent, pre-detergent, fabric softener, auxiliary detergent, and the like.

In addition, the detergent dispenser 300 is provided with a detergent supply hose 176 that selectively supplies powder/liquid detergent, pre-detergent, fabric softener, and auxiliary detergent to the tub 130 by mixing with separately supplied washing water. 130).

Meanwhile, in the case of the discharge part 165 of the air supply device 160 described above, the tub 130 is located at the front upper part, and the duct 161 of the air supply device 160 has a discharge part 165 at one side behind the tub 130. It has an extended form.

Thus, in the case of the detergent dispenser 300, in order to avoid interference with the discharge portion 165 or the duct 161 of the air supply device 160, the central portion (specifically, the upper side of the discharge portion 165 of the air supply device 160) A separate input hole is not formed, and a duct space part 315 in which the distal end 165 and the duct 161 of the air supply device 160 are located is formed.

That is, the detergent dispenser 300 is formed with a duct space portion 315 in which a tip portion and a discharge portion 165 of the duct 161 are located in the center portion, and powder/liquid detergent, pre-detergent, fiber softener, and auxiliary agent on one side and the other side. A plurality of input holes 312, 313, and 317 for inputting detergent or the like are separated and positioned. Preferably, one side of the detergent dispenser 300 is provided with input holes 312 and 313 for introducing powder/liquid detergent and pre-detergent, and the other side of the detergent dispenser 300 is introduced with a fabric softener and an auxiliary detergent. The input hole 317 is located.

In addition, one side and the other side of the detergent dispenser 300 may be separately installed, but are formed integrally for convenience of installation, so that the washing water supplied from one side (or the other) can be supplied to the other side (or one side). Is prepared.

The detergent dispenser will be described in detail after the laundry device.

The dispenser cover 200 is provided to open and close the detergent dispenser 300 by slidingly sliding to the inside of the washing machine 100 on the front side (specifically, the top of the detergent dispenser 300) of the washing machine 100.

In addition, the dispenser cover 200 and the upper cover 112 form the upper surface of the washing machine 100 and have the same extended surface extending at the same time, thereby forming a sense of unity. That is, the dispenser cover 200 adjacent to the top cover 112 forms an extended surface extending with respect to the top surface shape of the top cover 112.

On the other hand, in the case of the dispenser cover 200 described above, while forming the front of the upper surface of the washing machine 100, it is continuously extended with the front cover 117 of the washing machine 100. That is, in the case of the dispenser cover 200, the part of the upper surface of the washing machine 100 is formed, and at the same time, the washing machine 100 is connected by the connecting surface 212 extending to the front cover 117 of the washing machine 100. The top and front surfaces are connected in a beautiful appearance.

In addition, in the case of the side panels 114 located on both sides of the top cover 112, both sides of the top cover 112 are extended in the direction of the dispenser cover 200 so as to cover both sides of the top cover 112 and the dispenser cover 200. Close. The structure of the dispenser cover 200 will be described in detail after the description of the detergent dispenser 300.

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

6 is an exploded perspective view showing a detergent dispenser of a laundry apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a flow path portion of a detergent dispenser in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a detergent according to an embodiment of the present invention It is a plan view showing the flow path connection of the dispenser.

As shown, the detergent dispenser 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cover part 310, a flow path part 320, and a water collecting part 360 that are overlapped and combined as described above, and each cover part 310, the flow path part 320, and the water collecting part are separately manufactured and are integrally combined by heat fusion.

Here, the cover portion 310 is composed of a detergent cover portion 311, a connection cover portion 314, an auxiliary detergent cover portion 316, the flow path portion 320 is a detergent portion 321, the connection portion (334) ), an auxiliary detergent unit 336, and the collecting unit 360 includes a detergent collecting unit 361, an inclined flow path 364, and an auxiliary detergent collecting unit 367. The detailed configuration of the cover portion, the flow path portion, and the collecting portion will be described later in detail.

The cover part 310, the flow path part 320, and the water collecting part 360 have an air supply device at the rear center side to avoid interference with the duct 161 and the discharge part 165 of the air supply device 160 described above. The duct 161 of the 160 and the duct space part 315 into which the discharge part 165 is inserted are respectively formed by being embedded.

Here, in the case of the duct space part 315, the cover part 310, the flow passage part 320, and the water collection part 360 are commonly formed, and the cover part 310, the flow passage part 320, and the water collection part 360 It becomes the standard to divide each component. Accordingly, the duct space portion 315 formed in the cover portion 310, the flow path portion 320, and the water collecting portion 360 will be described using the same reference numerals.

On the other hand, when the detergent dispenser 300 is separated by the duct space portion 315, liquid detergent/powder detergent, pre-detergent, bleaching agent on one side and the other side of the detergent dispenser 300 divided by the duct space portion 315, It can be arranged by classifying the input position of the fabric softener.

That is, on one side of the detergent dispenser 300, a detergent injection hole 312 into which a powder/liquid detergent is injected, a detergent injection box 325, a preliminary detergent injection hole 313 into which additional preliminary detergent is added, and a preliminary detergent injection Place the box 329, the detergent dispenser 300 on the other side of the auxiliary detergent injection hole 317, the fabric softener injection box 342 and the bleaching agent injection box 339 can be located. In this case, the user can clearly distinguish the input positions of the detergent and the auxiliary detergent, thereby providing convenience.

The cover portion 310 is coupled to the upper portion of the flow path portion 320 to form an upper portion of a plurality of flow paths formed in the flow path portion 320. The cover portion 310 includes a detergent cover portion 311 covering the upper portion of the detergent portion 321 of the flow path portion 320 and a connection cover portion 314 covering the connection portion 334 of the flow path portion 320. And an auxiliary detergent cover part 316 covering the auxiliary detergent part 336 of the flow path part 320.

Here, the detergent cover portion 311, the connection cover portion 314, and the auxiliary detergent cover portion 316 of the cover portion 310 may be formed in separate configurations, but are preferably formed integrally with each other. It is preferred. Meanwhile, the above-described duct space part 315 is formed between the detergent cover part 311 and the auxiliary detergent cover part 316, and the detergent cover part 311 and the auxiliary detergent cover part 316 have a connection cover part ( 314).

In addition, a detergent injection hole 312 for introducing detergent and a pre-detergent injection hole 313 for introducing additional pre-detergent are formed in the detergent cover part 311. And the auxiliary detergent cover portion 316 is formed with an auxiliary detergent injection hole 317 for introducing a bleach and a fabric softener.

On the other hand, the outer side of the detergent cover portion 311 and the auxiliary detergent cover portion 316 is to be fixed to the cabinet 110 after the cover portion 310, the flow path portion 320, the water collecting portion 360 is coupled, respectively. The fastening portion 318 is formed.

The flow path part 320 assists a part of the washing water supplied to the detergent part and a detergent part 321 for mixing and supplying the detergent and pre-detergent pre-injected into the washing water supplied as shown in FIGS. 6 to 7. It has a connecting portion 334 leading to the detergent portion 336, and an auxiliary detergent portion 336 for mixing and supplying bleach or fiber softener pre-injected into the washing water supplied through the connecting portion 334.

Here, the detergent unit 321 is formed with a detergent infusion box 325 for injecting a liquid detergent or powder detergent and a preliminary detergent infusion box 329 for injecting a preliminary detergent. The lower portions of the detergent injection box 325 and the preliminary detergent injection box 329 are formed to be inclined downward toward the rear side of the flow path part 320, and the detergents introduced into the rear of the detergent injection box 325 and the preliminary detergent injection box 329 are It is formed to be opened so that it can be moved to the detergent collecting portion 361 of the collecting portion 360 like washing water.

In addition, a first circulation channel 328 is formed on the upper outer circumferential surface of the detergent injection box 325 to allow evenly supplied washing water to flow into the detergent injection box 325, and the inner circumferential surface of the first circulation channel 328 A plurality of overflow steps 328a are formed in the washing water passing through the first circulation flow path 328 so as to overflow from the outer circumferential surface of the detergent injection box 325. Here, in the case of the overflow stepped 328a, it is preferable to be formed at a different height depending on the moving direction of the washing water moving the first circulation channel 328.

In addition, a second circulation flow path 332 is formed on the upper outer circumferential surface of the preliminary detergent injection box 329 so that the supplied washing water can be evenly introduced into the preliminary detergent injection box 329, and the second circulation flow path 332 A plurality of overflow steps 332a are formed on the inner circumferential surface of the washing water passing through the second circulation flow path 332 so as to overflow from the outer circumferential surface of the preliminary detergent injection box 329. Here, in the case of the overflow stepped 332a, it is preferable that the second circulation flow path 332 is formed at a different height according to the moving direction of the washing water.

On the other hand, a plurality of connecting portions 322, 323, 324 for supplying washing water to the rear side of the detergent unit 321 with a detergent injection box 325, a preliminary detergent injection box 329, and a fabric softener injection box 342 ) Is provided. Specifically, the hot water supply line connecting portion 322 for supplying hot water to the detergent input box 325, the first water supply line connection portion 323 for supplying cold water to the detergent input box 325, and the first water supply line ( 135a) is provided with a preliminary water supply line connecting portion 324 for supplying washing water to the auxiliary detergent unit 336, such as washing water in the first water supply line 135a.

Here, the hot water supply line connection part 322 is formed with a hot water channel 326 connected to one side of the first circulation channel 328 to form a flow path of hot water supplied from the hot water supply line. Meanwhile, the hot water supplied through the hot water supply line 135d is supplied to the first circulation channel 328 through the hot water supply line connection part 322 and the hot water channel 326, and is formed in the first circulation channel 328. It is supplied to the detergent injection box 325 through the flow step 328a (see FIG. 10).

Meanwhile, the first water supply line connecting portion 323 is provided with a first water supply channel 327 connected to the other side of the first circulation channel 328 to form a flow path of washing water supplied from the first water supply line 135a. , In the preliminary water supply line connecting portion 324, a preliminary water supply passage 331 forming a flow path of the washing water supplied from the preliminary water supply line 135c is formed.

Here, the first water supply channel 327 and the preliminary water supply channel 331 are formed to intersect at a predetermined angle, and the first water supply channel at the intersection of the first water supply channel 327 and the preliminary water supply channel 331 In the central portion of the position opposite to the water supply direction of the 327 and the preliminary water supply flow path 331, an auxiliary detergent-supplied water supply flow path 333 for guiding the washing water by forming the fabric softener inlet 342 is formed.

Meanwhile, the washing water supplied through the first water supply line 135a is supplied to the other side of the first circulation channel 328 through the first water supply line connecting portion 323 and the first water supply channel 327, and the first circulation It is supplied to the detergent injection box 325 through the overflow stepped 328a formed in the flow path 328 (see FIG. 10).

That is, in the case of the first circulation channel 328 of the detergent injection box 325, the hot water supplied from the hot water supply line 135d and the washing water supplied from the first water supply line 135a are hot water supply channel 135d and the first It may be supplied simultaneously or selectively through the water supply passage 327.

Meanwhile, the washing water supplied through the preliminary water supply passage 331 is supplied to the preliminary detergent input box 329 through the preliminary water supply line connecting portion 324 and the preliminary water supply passage 331, and is supplied to the second circulation passage 332. It is supplied to the preliminary detergent injection box 329 through the formed overflow step 332a (see FIG. 10).

Here, in the case of the auxiliary detergent-supply water supply passage 333, it is connected to the auxiliary detergent part 336 through a connection passage 335 formed in the connection part 334.

The auxiliary detergent unit 336 is formed with a fabric softener-injecting box 342 and a bleaching agent-injecting box 339 for introducing a fabric softener or a bleaching agent. The fabric softener input box 342 and the bleaching agent input box 339 have an overflow hole in which the fabric softener, bleach, wash water, etc., which are introduced into the fabric softener input box 342 and the bleaching agent input box 339, overflow. 341) is formed, the lower portion of the fabric softener input box (342) and the bleaching agent input box (339) is a siphon flow path for supplying the fabric softener and bleach added to the fiber softener input box (342) and the bleaching agent input box (339) ( 344) is installed. Since the siphon flow path 344 is a known technique, detailed description is omitted.

Here, in the case of the fabric softener input box 342, the connecting flow path 335 formed in the connecting portion 334 is extended, and the washing water supplied from the preliminary water supply line 135c is the preliminary water supply line connecting portion 324 and the preliminary water supply passage 331 ), washing water is supplied through the connecting passage 335 of the connecting portion 334 (see FIG. 9 ).

On the other hand, a second water supply line connecting portion 337 to which the second water supply line 135b is connected is provided at the rear of the bleaching agent input box 339, and washing with a bleaching agent input box 339 is provided at the second water supply line connecting portion 337. A second water supply channel 338 for guiding water is formed. Accordingly, in the case of the bleaching agent input box 339, the washing water supplied from the second water supply line 135b is supplied with the washing water through the second water supply line connecting portion 337 and the second water supply passage 338 (see FIG. 10).

The water collecting part 360 is located in the lower portion of the flow path part 320, the detergent injection box 325 of the flow path part 320, the pre-detergent detergent injection box 329, the fabric softener injection box 342, and the bleaching agent injection box It is intended to supply various detergents and supplements introduced into the tub 130 together with the washing water supplied.

The water collecting part 360 includes a detergent collecting part 361 having a discharge port 363 through which the collected detergent and washing water are discharged to the tub 130, and an auxiliary detergent collecting part 367 where the fabric softener and bleach are collected. It consists of an inclined flow path (364) connecting the detergent collection unit 361 and the auxiliary detergent collection unit (367). The detergent collecting portion 361, the auxiliary detergent collecting portion 367, and the inclined passage 364 of the collecting portion 360 are integrally formed.

In addition, the above-described duct space portion 315 is formed between the detergent collecting portion 361 and the auxiliary detergent collecting portion 367, and the detergent collecting portion 361 and the auxiliary detergent collecting portion 367 are inclined passages 364. ).

Here, the lower surface of the detergent collection unit 361, the auxiliary detergent collection unit 367, and the inclined flow path 364, the detergent and the washing water collected in each of the collection units 361, 367, and 364 are the detergent collection unit 361. Each is formed in an inclined surface to be supplied to the tub 130 through the discharge port 363 provided in the.

11 to 13, first, the lower surface of the auxiliary detergent collecting unit 367 is formed with a first inclined surface 368 that is inclined downward to the inclined passage 364 connected to one side of the auxiliary collecting unit 360, and the inclined passage ( The lower surface of 364) is formed with a second inclined surface 365 that is inclined downward from the first inclined surface 368 of the auxiliary collecting part 360 toward the detergent collecting part 361. In addition, the lower surface of the detergent collecting unit 361 is formed with a third inclined surface 362 that is inclined downward from the second inclined surface 365 of the inclined flow path 364 toward the discharge port 363.

Accordingly, the detergent introduced into the detergent collecting portion 361 is discharged through the third inclined surface 362 of the detergent collecting portion 361 to the discharge port and is introduced into the tub 130, the fabric softener introduced into the auxiliary detergent collecting portion 367 and The bleaching agent flows into the inclined passage 364 along the first inclined surface 368 of the auxiliary detergent collecting unit 367, and the fabric softener and the bleach introduced into the inclined passage 364 in the second inclined surface of the inclined passage 364 ( 365) is introduced into the detergent collecting unit 360 and is discharged to the discharge port 363 by the first inclined surface 368 of the detergent collecting unit 360 and is input to the tub 130.

On the other hand, in the case of the detergent dispenser 300 of the present invention, a liquid formulation introduction guide 370 for introducing a liquid detergent is provided. That is, in the case of the detergent dispenser 300 formed of the cover part 310, the flow path part 320, and the water collecting part 360, when the liquid detergent is directly injected into the detergent input box 325, the detergent is supplied along with the water supply of the washing water. There is a problem that the liquid detergent can be supplied at a time when it is not supplied immediately. Therefore, there is a need for a liquid detergent injection guide 370 capable of supplying a liquid detergent by a siphon phenomenon so as to control the input of the liquid detergent.

14 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation structure of the liquid detergent injection guide 370 in the detergent dispenser 300. The liquid detergent injection guide 370 is detachably seated in the detergent injection box 325 of the flow path part 320 and is provided with a liquid detergent reservoir 371 in which the liquid detergent is stored, and the liquid detergent reservoir 371 Inside, a liquid detergent siphon passage 375 for supplying the liquid detergent stored in the liquid detergent reservoir 371 inside the siphon shape is provided.

One side of the liquid detergent reservoir 371 is provided with a handle 372 for attaching and detaching the liquid detergent injection guide 370, and one side of the liquid detergent siphon flow path 375 is an input boundary for limiting the amount of liquid detergent input. The projection 374 is poor. In addition, a plurality of support protrusions 373 for supporting the detergent injection guide 370 are provided below the liquid detergent injection guide 370 when the liquid detergent injection guide 370 is seated in the detergent injection box 325.

Hereinafter, a dispenser cover according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing an upper panel and a dispenser cover of a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a dispenser cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

15, the dispenser cover 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a door bracket 220 and a door bracket 220 installed on top of a detergent dispenser 300 installed inside the laundry apparatus 100. ) Is guided by the movement path and is provided with a sliding door 210 that opens the detergent dispenser 300 while being moved to the lower portion of the top cover 112 when opened. Here, between the detergent dispenser 300 and the top cover 112, the sliding door 210 of the dispenser cover 200 is spaced apart at predetermined intervals.

The sliding door 210 is positioned to be exposed to the front top surface of the washing machine 100, that is, to the front of the top cover 112. In addition, the outer surface of the sliding door 210 has a surface extending with respect to the upper surface of the upper cover 112. That is, in the case of the upper surface of the upper cover 112, an indentation surface 113 for reinforcing the strength of the upper cover 112 is formed, and the indentation surface 113 of the upper cover 112 is formed on the upper surface of the sliding door 210. An indentation surface 211 extending with respect to is formed. Therefore, the upper surface of the washing machine 100 has a shape that is impregnated by the impregnating surface 113 of the upper cover 112 and the impregnating surface 211 of the sliding door 210.

In addition, in the case of the front edge of the sliding door 210, a connecting surface 212 extending along the outer shape of the front cover 117 of the cabinet 110 is formed. That is, the front edge of the sliding door 210 forms the front top edge of the washing machine 100.

Here, in the case of the front edge of the sliding door 210, a connection surface 212 formed of a predetermined curved surface may be formed, and the front surface of the front cover 117 on the upper surface of the sliding door 210 is a connection surface 212. It is formed by a continuous curved surface.

However, in the case of the connecting surface 212 of the sliding door 210, it may be formed as an inclined surface having a predetermined angle, and when the front edge of the sliding door 210 is formed as an inclined surface, the front edge of the washing machine 100 is a sliding door. It may be formed of three planes or curved surfaces made of 210, the connection surface 212, and the front cover 117.

Meanwhile, first and second sliding projections 213 and 214 guided by the door bracket 220 to be described later are formed on both sides of the sliding door 210. In the case of the first and second sliding protrusions 213 and 214, they are spaced apart at predetermined intervals, and the second sliding protrusion 214 is formed behind the first sliding protrusion 213.

Door bracket 220 is located at both ends of the body portion 221 and the body portion 221 located on the upper portion of the detergent dispenser 300, the sliding door 210 is a guide portion 223 to guide the sliding movement Is provided.

On the other hand, the body portion 221 has one or a plurality of through holes 222 corresponding to the detergent injection hole 312, the preliminary detergent injection hole 313, the auxiliary detergent injection hole 317 formed in the detergent dispenser 300 Is formed.

In addition, the pair of guide portions 223 is formed in a form perpendicular to both ends of the body portion 221 and extends a predetermined length below the upper cover 112. Meanwhile, the first and second guide slits 224 and 225, which are guided by inserting the first and second sliding projections 213 and 214 of the sliding door 210 on the opposite inner surface of each guide part 223, are guided. Is formed.

Here, the first and second guide slits 224 and 225 are formed to be symmetrical to the opposite inner surfaces of the pair of guide portions 223. The first guide slit 224 is located in front of the second guide slit 225. In addition, the first guide slit 224 and the second guide slit 225 have different inclinations, and in the case of the first and second guide slits 224 and 225, the downward inclines are moved toward the upper cover 112 side. It is formed in the form. Preferably, the second guide slit 225 is formed with a larger slope than the first guide slit 224.

Meanwhile, the first sliding protrusion 213 is inserted into the first guide slit 224, and the second sliding protrusion 214 is inserted into the second guide slit 225, respectively. Therefore, when the sliding door 210 is sliding, the first and second sliding protrusions 213 and 214 are moved along the first and second guide slits 224 and 225.

Here, the first guide slit 224 and the second guide slit 225 are formed with different inclinations, and the upper ends of the first and second guide slits 224 and 225 are first and second guide slits 224 and 225 ) When the first and second sliding projections 213 and 214 coupled to) are located at the upper end of the first and second guide slits 224 and 225, the sliding door 210 closes the detergent dispenser 300 Formed to extend.

In addition, the first and second sliding slits 224 and 225, the first and second sliding projections 213 and 214 coupled to the first and second guide slits 224 and 225 are the first and second guides. When located at the lower end of the slits 224 and 225, the sliding door 210 is formed to open the detergent dispenser 300 and extend to a position moved to the lower portion of the upper cover 112.

Accordingly, an operation state of the dispenser cover 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the initial state of the dispenser cover 200 is a form of closing the detergent dispenser 300. That is, the sliding door 210 of the dispenser cover 200 is pulled out from the lower portion of the upper cover 112 and positioned on the detergent dispenser 300 (Fig. 17). At this time, the first and second sliding protrusions 213 and 214 formed on both sides of the sliding door 210 are upper portions of the first and second guide slits 224 and 225 formed in the guide portion 223 of the door bracket 220. Located on the front edge of the sliding door 210 forms the front top edge of the laundry device.

Meanwhile, in order to open the detergent dispenser 300, when the sliding door 210 of the dispenser cover 200 is pressed toward the upper cover 112, the first and second sliding projections 213 and 214 of the sliding door 210 are pressed. The sliding door 210 is moved while moving along the first and second guide slits 224 and 225 formed in the guide portion 223 of the door bracket 220.

At this time, in the case of the first and second guide slits 224 and 225, the lower inner side of the upper cover 112 is formed as the sliding door 210 moves as the upper cover 112 moves toward the downward slope. As it is inserted into the detergent dispenser is opened (see Figure 18).

According to the washing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, the detergent dispenser 300 is located on the upper surface of the washing apparatus 100, and the dispenser cover 200 for opening and closing the detergent dispenser 300 is washed Since it is formed on the upper surface of the device 100, a user can easily and conveniently inject detergent.

In addition, according to the washing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, since the detergent unit 321 and the auxiliary detergent unit 336 of the detergent dispenser 300 are formed separately, better visibility to the user It can provide convenience in the introduction of detergents and auxiliary detergents.

In addition, since the top cover 112 and the dispenser cover 200 forming the upper surface of the washing machine 100 are formed by a continuous shape, the shape of the upper surface of the washing machine 100 may be integrally formed.

As described above, the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims. The present invention may be implemented in various ways. Therefore, changes in the embodiments of the present invention will not be able to escape the technology of the present invention.

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Cabinet,
The tub provided inside the cabinet,
A drum provided rotatably in the tub,
It is provided on the upper surface of the tub, and an air supply device for circulating and supplying air to the front center of the tub,
Detergent dispenser which is located in the front upper portion of the tub and the detergent is added detergent and the auxiliary detergent is added auxiliary detergent is separated,
It has a dispenser cover for opening and closing the upper portion of the detergent dispenser,
The detergent unit and the auxiliary detergent are spaced apart at predetermined intervals, and the laundry unit further comprising a connection unit connecting the detergent unit and the auxiliary detergent unit and forming a space where the air supply device is located. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the cabinet includes a top cover that is formed behind the top and exposes the front of the top, and the detergent dispenser is located in front of the top exposed by the top cover. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the detergent portion and the auxiliary detergent portion of the detergent dispenser are integrally formed, and a space portion where a part of the air supply device is located is formed. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the detergent unit is connected to a water supply line for supplying washing water for mixing/supplying detergent added to the detergent unit, and the auxiliary detergent unit is characterized in that it supplies washing water through the connecting unit. Laundry device. The washing machine according to claim 5, wherein the connecting portion has a connecting passage for guiding the washing water to the auxiliary detergent. The washing machine according to claim 6, wherein the auxiliary detergent introduced into the auxiliary detergent unit is moved to the detergent unit through the connection unit like the washing water. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the detergent unit includes a detergent injection box into which the detergent is introduced, and the auxiliary detergent unit includes an auxiliary detergent injection box into which the auxiliary detergent is introduced. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary detergent is supplied with washing water separately from the detergent. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the detergent unit is provided with a detergent input box in which the detergent is added and a pre-determination input box in which a preliminary detergent is input separately from the detergent. 11. The method of claim 10, A first water supply channel for supplying washing water to the detergent injection box, and a first water supply channel that intersects the first water supply channel and is provided with a preliminary water supply channel for supplying washing water through the preliminary detergent injection box, the first water supply A washing device characterized in that an auxiliary detergent-supply water supply channel is formed to guide the washing water to the auxiliary detergent unit when water is simultaneously supplied to the flow path and the preliminary water supply channel. The washing machine according to claim 10, wherein a hot water line for hot water supply is connected to the detergent injection box. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the detergent injection box and / or the upper side of the preliminary detergent injection box is formed with a circulation flow path through which washing water is moved, and an overflow step in which the washing water overflows and is supplied is formed in the circulation flow path. Laundry equipment. The washing machine according to claim 10, wherein the detergent injection box is further provided with a liquid detergent injection guide for introducing a liquid detergent through a siphon phenomenon when the liquid detergent is introduced. The detergent dispenser of claim 1, wherein the detergent dispenser
And a cover portion is formed a plurality of input holes to which the detergent and auxiliary detergent is introduced,
A flow path part in which the detergent and the auxiliary detergent introduced into each input hole are selectively mixed and supplied by washing water,
The washing machine, characterized in that the detergent and the auxiliary detergent supplied by the flow path portion is collected and provided with a collecting portion supplied to the tub. 16. The washing machine according to claim 15, wherein the cover portion, the flow path portion, and the collecting portion are each formed with a connection portion forming a space portion where the air supply device is located at a central portion. 16. The method of claim 15, The flow path portion is connected to a water supply line for supplying the washing water for mixing / supplying the detergent added to the detergent portion, the auxiliary detergent portion is supplied with washing water supplied from the water supply line through the connection portion Laundry device, characterized in that. 18. The washing machine according to claim 17, wherein the auxiliary detergent is supplied with the washing water through a connection portion formed in the flow path portion. 16. The washing machine according to claim 15, wherein the auxiliary detergent introduced into the auxiliary detergent unit is moved to the detergent unit through a connection unit of the water collecting unit. The washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the dispenser cover forms a front side of the upper surface and a front edge of the upper surface. The method of claim 2, wherein the upper surface is a single boundary line defining the upper surface, the rear of the single boundary line is formed by the upper surface cover, and the front of the single boundary line is formed by the dispenser cover. Washing machine. The washing machine according to claim 2, wherein the dispenser cover is inserted into the lower portion of the upper cover when the detergent dispenser is opened. The method of claim 22, wherein the dispenser cover,
A door bracket located above the detergent dispenser,
A laundry device which is slidably coupled to the door bracket and includes a sliding door that opens and closes the detergent dispenser as it is moved. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein the door bracket is a body portion through-hole for introducing detergent into the detergent dispenser, and first and second guide slits formed on both sides of the body portion and guiding the sliding door on opposite sides. It includes a guide having a, laundry device characterized in that the first and second sliding projections are inserted into the first and second guide slits on both sides of the sliding door. 25. The washing machine according to claim 24, wherein the first and second guide slits are formed with a downward slope with respect to the moving direction of the sliding door. 25. The washing machine according to claim 24, wherein a slope of the second guide slit is relatively larger than that of the first guide slit. 24. The washing machine according to claim 23, wherein an indentation is formed in front of the upper surface of the upper cover, and an indentation extending in the indentation is further formed at the rear of the upper surface of the sliding door. 24. The washing machine according to claim 23, wherein the front edge of the sliding door forms the front edge of the cabinet, and a connection surface connecting the upper surface of the sliding door and the front cover of the cabinet is formed. The washing machine according to claim 28, wherein the connection surface is formed of a curved or flat surface. delete delete

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