CN118613615A

CN118613615A - Laundry treatment apparatus and method of assembling laundry treatment apparatus

Info

Publication number: CN118613615A
Application number: CN202280089716.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 姜亨昰; 林亨奎; 尹泰俊; 金珠熙
Original assignee: LG Electronics Inc
Current assignee: LG Electronics Inc
Priority date: 2021-11-30
Filing date: 2022-11-24
Publication date: 2024-09-06

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry treatment apparatus comprising: a cabinet forming an external appearance; an inner case forming a laundry treating space accommodating laundry; a machine room which is positioned in the cabinet and below the inner shell; an evaporator and a condenser disposed within the machine room; a heat supply part including a compressor for supplying compressed refrigerant to the condenser; a circulation duct which accommodates the evaporator and the condenser and provides a flow path to circulate air in the laundry treating space; a base portion which is provided in the machine room and supports a bottom portion of the circulation duct; and a steam supply part for generating steam supplied to the laundry treating space, wherein the steam supply part is disposed to overlap at least a portion of the compressor in a height direction of the cabinet.

Description

Laundry treatment apparatus and method of assembling laundry treatment apparatus

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a laundry treatment apparatus. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a laundry treatment apparatus capable of deodorizing, drying, and removing wrinkles from laundry by supplying hot air or moisture to the laundry.

Background

Generally, the concept of the laundry treating apparatus includes: a washing machine which soaks laundry in water and then removes impurities by chemical action of detergent and physical action such as rotation of a drum; and a dryer that dries wet laundry using hot air and steam.

However, recently, a laundry care apparatus has appeared which deodorizes, removes moisture, or removes wrinkles from dry laundry without immersing the laundry in water. Such a laundry care apparatus may supply steam or hot air when laundry is hung to perform a refreshing process of deodorizing the laundry, drying the laundry, or sterilizing the laundry.

Further, in general, a heat pump or a heater may be used to dry laundry in the laundry treatment apparatus. The laundry treating apparatus using the heat pump dehumidifies the humid air using the evaporator and the condenser, then heats the air again, and then supplies the dried high-temperature air to the laundry. The heat pump is excellent in energy efficiency because it can generate high temperature heat using a small amount of energy as compared to a heater.

Fig. 1 illustrates a conventional laundry treating apparatus.

Referring to korean patent application laid-open No. 10-2016-007557, the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1 includes a housing 10 forming an external appearance of the apparatus and a door 20 pivotably provided on the housing 10 to open and close an opening defined in a front surface of the housing 10.

A process chamber 11 in which laundry is processed is defined in the case 10, and a machine chamber 12 in which a device for supplying hot air or steam used in processing the laundry is installed is defined below the process chamber 11.

In addition, a hanger 30 for hanging laundry may be provided in the processing chamber 11. The laundry may be coupled to the hanger 30 when it is hung on the hanger. Accordingly, laundry can be treated in the unfolded state within the treating chamber 11.

A water supply container 41 for storing water therein for generating steam used in treating laundry may be installed at the front of the machine room 12. Further, a drain tank 42 may be installed at the front of the machine room 12, and condensate generated when the laundry is treated is stored in the drain tank 42.

In addition, the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1 may include a treating chamber bottom plate 50 forming a bottom surface of the treating chamber 11. A through hole for allowing the machine room 12 and the process room 11 to communicate with each other may be defined in the process room bottom panel 50.

The through-hole may include a steam outlet 52 for supplying steam generated in the machine chamber 12 to the process chamber 11. Further, the through hole may include an air outlet 51 that allows air in the process chamber 11 to flow to the machine chamber 12 or allows air in the machine chamber 12 to flow to the process chamber 11.

Fig. 2 illustrates a machine room of a conventional laundry treating apparatus. Specifically, fig. 2 shows a state in which components provided in the machine room are simultaneously assembled and disassembled.

Referring to fig. 2, a means for generating hot air or steam supplied to the process chamber 11 may be provided in the machine chamber 12. A base 70 for forming a bottom surface of the machine room 12 may be disposed within the machine room 12. Other components may be mounted on the base 70.

An air supply duct 65 that introduces air from the process chamber 11 may be provided inside the machine chamber 12. The air supply duct 65 may be connected to a blower 64. Blower 64 may be configured to include a fan motor to create an airflow. In addition, the blower 64 may be in communication with an air supply duct 65 to form an air flow.

A heat pump module 61 for exchanging heat with air may be provided downstream of the blower 64. The heat pump module 61 may include an evaporator and a condenser. That is, the air introduced into the heat pump module 61 by the blower 64 may be cooled in the evaporator and reheated in the condenser.

In addition, a supporter 67 for supporting the components may be installed on top of the base 70. The supporter 67 may include a plurality of supporters to more firmly support the components.

The controller 62 for controlling the components of the laundry treating apparatus 1 may be installed in the supporter 67. In addition, the supporter 67 may support a steam generating module 63, and the steam generating module 63 is used to generate steam to be supplied to the process chamber 11.

That is, the steam generation module 63 and the controller 62 may be supported by a supporter 67 separately mounted on the base 70.

In addition, a compressor 66 for compressing the refrigerant to be supplied to the heat pump module 61 may be installed in the machine room 12. The compressor 66 may be connected to the heat pump module 61 to supply compressed refrigerant to the heat pump module 61.

In summary, the air supply duct 65, the blower 64, and the heat pump module 61 may be sequentially connected to each other to define a passage through which air within the process chamber 11 circulates. In addition, other components may be installed outside the passage through which air circulates. Other components may be mounted within the machine room 12 by the support 67 separately mounted on the base 70, rather than being directly coupled to the base 70.

That is, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, various components for treating laundry are provided in the machine room 12, and these components are formed as separate components. That is, the individual components are mounted on a base 70 that forms the bottom surface of the machine room 12 to define a channel through which air circulates. In addition, in order to install the controller 62 and the steam generating module 63, a separate supporter 67 must be installed on the base 70.

That is, since it is difficult to directly mount the components on the base 70, the assembly process becomes complicated, and since it is individually subdivided, the structural stability becomes poor.

Further, the compressor 66 applied to the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1 has a width greater than the height. Thus, the compressor 66 occupies a larger area on the base.

Further, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, a space for separately storing condensate is not fixed within the heat pump module 61.

Further, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, the blower 64 is provided at the front of the machine room 12, resulting in poor air flow efficiency.

In addition, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, a passage through which air circulates is subdivided into several parts, such as an air supply duct 65, a blower 64, and a heat pump module 61, so that air leakage may occur.

Further, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, when the air introduced from the treating chamber 11 flows downward via the air supply duct 65 and then flows upward again via the blower fan 64, a flow loss may occur.

In addition, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, since the base 70 is formed in a thin structure such as an iron plate, it is difficult to reduce vibration caused by the compressor 66.

In addition, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, the controller 62 is supported by a separate supporter 67 coupled to the base 70. Therefore, the assembly process becomes complicated, and there is a limit in that it is difficult to ensure structural stability of the assembly.

That is, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, as the products constituting the machine room are personalized, the assembling process increases, and there is a high possibility of air leakage or water leakage.

Disclosure of Invention

Technical problem

The present disclosure provides a laundry treating apparatus that can ensure structural stability within a machine room by integrally forming a base that provides an installation space for various components in the machine room of the laundry treating apparatus and a circulation duct that defines a passage through which air circulates with each other.

The present disclosure provides a laundry treating apparatus that can simplify an assembling process of a machine room by integrally forming a base that provides an installation space for various components in the machine room of the laundry treating apparatus and a circulation duct that defines a passage through which air circulates each other.

The present disclosure provides a laundry treating apparatus that may densely arrange components installed in a machine room of the laundry treating apparatus to reduce the volume of the entire laundry treating apparatus or to secure a space where laundry is treated.

The present disclosure provides a laundry treating apparatus that can reduce manufacturing and production costs by simplifying a process of assembling various components in a machine room of the laundry treating apparatus.

Technical proposal

In order to solve the above-described problems, a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a cabinet for forming an external appearance of the laundry treatment apparatus; an inner case disposed within the cabinet, defining a laundry treatment space therein for accommodating laundry, and having an opening defined in a front surface thereof, through which the laundry is introduced and withdrawn; a machine room located within the cabinet and below the inner shell; a heat supply unit disposed within the machine room and including an evaporator for removing moisture in air introduced from the laundry treating space, a condenser for heating air introduced from the laundry treating space, and a compressor for supplying compressed refrigerant to the condenser; a circulation duct provided in the machine room, the circulation duct having an open top surface to accommodate the evaporator and the condenser therein, and providing a passage for circulation of air in the laundry treatment space in the circulation duct; a base portion provided in the machine room and supporting a lower portion of the circulation duct; and a steam supply unit disposed within the machine room and generating steam supplied to the laundry treating space, and disposed to overlap at least a portion of the compressor in a height direction of the cabinet.

The base may include a compressor mounting portion for providing a space for the compressor to be mounted, and the steam supply unit may be disposed above the base.

The steam supply unit may include: a steam supply unit housing for storing water for generating steam therein; and a mounting bracket for surrounding at least a portion of the steam supply unit housing and positioning the steam supply unit housing above the compressor.

The mounting bracket may be coupled to one side surface of the compressor facing the steam supply unit case.

The mounting bracket may be made of a non-combustible material.

The mounting bracket may be made of a metallic material.

The mounting bracket may include: a lower panel, the lower panel is positioned below the steam supply unit housing; and side panels (SIDE PANEL) extending from the lower panel and positioned on both side surfaces of the steam supply unit case.

The mounting bracket may include a fixing clip extending from the side panel and coupled to the steam supply unit housing, wherein the fixing clip prevents the steam supply unit housing from being separated from the mounting bracket.

The mounting bracket may include a bracket recess defined when a portion of the lower panel is recessed in a direction away from the steam supply unit case to be spaced apart from the steam supply unit case.

The laundry treating apparatus may further include a base cover coupled to the circulation duct and shielding at least a portion of the open top surface of the circulation duct to define a portion of the passage for air circulation in the laundry treating space, and the steam supply unit may be mounted on the base cover.

The base cover may include: a shielding body for shielding a portion of the open top surface of the circulation duct; an inlet body extending from the shielding body and allowing the inner housing and the circulation duct to communicate with each other; and a steam supply unit fixing part provided on the shielding body to fix the steam supply unit.

The mounting bracket may include: a lower panel located below the steam supply unit housing; side panels extending from the lower panel and positioned on both side surfaces of the steam supply unit case; and a bracket fixing part extending from the lower panel in a direction away from the steam supply unit case and coupled to the steam supply unit fixing part.

The mounting bracket may include a bracket hole defined to extend through the lower panel, and the steam supply unit case may include a case body to define a space for storing water therein and a steam case protrusion protruding from the case body and inserted into the bracket hole.

The laundry treating apparatus may further include a fan mounting part coupled to the circulation duct, allowing the inner case and the circulation duct to communicate with each other, and circulating air in the laundry treating space, and the steam supply unit may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the fan mounting part in a width direction of the base.

The fan mounting part may include: a blower fan for generating an air flow for circulating air in the laundry treatment space; a fan housing coupled to the circulation duct and accommodating the blower fan therein; and a discharge duct extending from the fan housing toward the inner case and allowing the fan housing and the inner case to communicate with each other, and the steam supply unit may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the discharge duct in the width direction of the base.

The circulation duct and the base may be integrally formed with each other.

Advantageous effects

The present disclosure may provide a laundry treating apparatus that may ensure structural stability within a machine room by integrally forming a base that provides an installation space for various components in the machine room of the laundry treating apparatus and a circulation duct that defines a passage through which air circulates each other.

The present disclosure may provide a laundry treating apparatus that may simplify an assembly process of a machine room by integrally forming a base that provides an installation space for various components in the machine room of the laundry treating apparatus and a circulation duct that defines a passage through which air circulates each other.

The present disclosure may provide a laundry treating apparatus that may densely arrange components installed in a machine room of the laundry treating apparatus to reduce the volume of the entire laundry treating apparatus or to secure a space where laundry is treated.

The present disclosure may provide a laundry treating apparatus that may reduce manufacturing and production costs by simplifying a process of assembling various components in a machine room of the laundry treating apparatus.

Drawings

Fig. 1 illustrates a conventional laundry treating apparatus.

Fig. 2 illustrates a machine room of a conventional laundry treating apparatus.

Fig. 3 illustrates an external appearance of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 4 illustrates a structure of a machine room of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 illustrates a structure of a base of a machine room of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 6 illustrates a structure of a circulation duct of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 7 illustrates a shape of a circulation duct of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the circulation duct.

Fig. 9 shows in detail the structure of the water reservoir of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 10 shows a sectional view S-S' of the circulation duct cut in the height direction.

Fig. 11 shows a tilting structure associated with the reservoir.

Fig. 12 shows the structure of the water reservoir and the residual water treatment device.

Fig. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a residual water treatment device of a laundry treatment apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 14 shows an embodiment of a water cap.

Fig. 15 shows a state in which the water cap is installed in the circulation duct.

Fig. 16 shows a detailed structure of the water cap.

Fig. 17 illustrates a structure of a controller mounting part defined in a base part of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 18 illustrates a structure of an air discharge port of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 19 illustrates a structure of a base cover of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 20 shows the structure of the outside air duct.

Figure 21 shows the air flow through the circulation duct.

Fig. 22 shows a mounting structure of the steam supply unit.

Fig. 23 is an exploded perspective view of a circulation duct and a base cover of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 24 is a top view of a circulation duct and a base according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 25 shows a cross-sectional view of a circulation duct according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 26 shows a circulation duct and a base according to the present disclosure, as viewed from a compressor mount.

Fig. 27 shows a cross-sectional view of a compressor mount according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 28 is a side view showing the circulation duct and the base according to the present disclosure as seen from the compressor mounting.

Fig. 29 shows a controller mount and a controller according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 30 shows a controller mount of the present disclosure.

Fig. 31 shows a cross-sectional view of a controller mount according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 32 is a front exploded perspective view of a fan mount according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 33 is a rear exploded perspective view of a fan mounting portion according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 34 is an enlarged view of the coupling between the circulation duct and the fan mount according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 35 is an enlarged view of a coupling portion between a controller and a fan mounting portion according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 36 is a rear view showing a state in which a controller and a fan mounting portion according to the present disclosure are coupled to a circulation duct and a base.

Fig. 37 shows a cross-sectional view of a circulation duct, a base, and a fan mount according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 38 is a top view of a cross section of a circulation duct according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 39 is a rear view illustrating a coupled state of the steam supply unit of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 40 illustrates an exploded perspective view of the base cover and the steam supply unit according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 41 shows a cross section of a steam supply unit according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 42 shows an exploded perspective view of the steam supply unit according to the present disclosure, as seen from below.

Fig. 43 specifically illustrates a water reservoir between a circulation duct and a component of a base according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 44 illustrates a residual water treatment device disposed in a circulation duct according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 45 illustrates another embodiment of a water reservoir according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 46 shows an outside air duct according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 47 shows an outside air intake damper according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 48 shows an operation state of the outside air intake damper according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 49 illustrates an assembly process of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 50 illustrates an assembly process of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 51 illustrates an assembly process of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed herein will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, the same or similar reference numerals are assigned to the same or similar components even in different embodiments, and descriptions of the same or similar components are replaced with the first descriptions. As used herein, singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed herein, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known techniques may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted. Further, it should be noted that the drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, and do not limit the technical ideas disclosed herein.

Fig. 3 shows an external appearance of the laundry treating apparatus 1 according to the present disclosure.

Referring to (a) of fig. 3, the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure may include a cabinet 100 forming an external appearance of the apparatus and a door 400 pivotably coupled to the cabinet 100.

The door 400 may include a main body 410 forming a front surface of the cabinet 100 and a mounting body 420 extending from one side of the main body 410, and a display for displaying information of the laundry treating apparatus may be mounted at the mounting body 420.

Mounting body 420 may be configured to form a step 430 from body 410 in a rearward direction of cabinet 100.

In one example, at least a portion of the mounting body 420 may be disposed to overlap the body 410 in the front-rear direction at the rear of the body 410. Thus, the step 430 may be used as a handle.

The mounting body 420 may be made of a material different from the body 410, or may have a color different from the body 410. In addition, the mounting body 420 may be made of a translucent material through which light emitted from the display may pass.

Referring to (b) of fig. 3, an inner case 200 for defining a laundry treating space 220 accommodating laundry therein may be provided within the cabinet 100. The inner case 200 may have an opening 210 defined in a front surface thereof, laundry is introduced and discharged through the opening 210, and the opening 210 may be shielded by the door 400.

The inner case 200 may be made of plastic resin, and may be made of reinforced plastic resin that is not deformed by air or heated air (hereinafter, referred to as hot air) having a temperature higher than room temperature, and steam or moisture.

The inner case 200 may have a height greater than the width. Accordingly, the laundry may be received in the laundry treating space 220 in an unfolded or wrinkled state.

The laundry treating apparatus 1 according to the present disclosure may include a mounting device 500 capable of mounting laundry in the laundry treating space 220 of the inner case 200.

The mounting device 500 may include a hanger 510 provided on the top surface of the inner case 200 to hang laundry.

When the laundry is hung on the hanger 510, the laundry may be disposed in a floating state in the air within the laundry treating space 220.

In one example, the mounting device 500 may further include a pressing device 520 coupled to an inner surface of the door 400 to fix laundry.

The hanger 510 may be formed in a bar shape disposed along the width direction of the inner case 200 so as to support the hanger on which the laundry is hung. Further, as shown, the hanger 510 may be formed in a hanger shape such that laundry may be directly hung thereon.

The laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure may further include a vibration generating device capable of vibrating the hanger 510 to remove foreign substances such as fine dust and the like attached to the laundry.

The mounting device 500 may include a pressing device 520 provided on the door 400 so as to press and fix the laundry. The pressing device 520 may include a support 522 fixed to an inner surface of the door 400 to support one surface of laundry, and a pressing part 521 for pressing the laundry supported by the support 522.

The pressing portion 521 may be configured to move toward the support 522 or to move away from the support 522. For example, the pressing portion 521 may be pivotably provided on the inner surface of the support 522 or the door 400.

Accordingly, the pressing part 521 and the support 522 may press both surfaces of the laundry to remove wrinkles from the laundry and generate desired creases.

The laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure may include a machine room 300, and various apparatuses capable of supplying at least one of hot air and steam to the laundry treating space 220 or purifying or dehumidifying outside air of the cabinet 100 are installed in the machine room 300.

The machine room 300 may be provided separately or partitioned from the inner case 200, but may communicate with the inner case 200.

The machine room 300 may be disposed under the inner case 200. Accordingly, when the hot air and the steam having a small specific gravity are supplied to the inner case 200, the hot air and the steam may be naturally supplied to the laundry.

The machine room 300 may include a heat supply unit 340 capable of supplying hot air into the inner case 200. The heating unit 340 may be formed as a heat pump system or as a heater for directly heating air with electric power.

When the heat supply unit 340 is formed as a heat pump system, the heat supply unit 340 may be configured to dehumidify and reheat the air discharged from the inner case 200, and supply the dehumidified and warmed air to the inner case 200. The detailed structure thereof will be described later.

The machine room 300 may include a steam supply unit 800 capable of supplying steam into the inner case 200. The steam supply unit 800 may be configured to directly supply steam into the inner case 200. The detailed structure thereof will be described later.

For this, the inner case 200 may include a plurality of through holes 230 communicating with the machine room 300 through one surface of the inner case 200.

The air in the laundry treating space 220 may be supplied to the machine room 300 through the through hole 230, and at least one of the hot air and the steam generated in the machine room 300 may be supplied to the laundry treating space 220.

The through hole 230 may include an inlet hole 231 and a discharge hole 232, the inlet hole 231 extending through the bottom surface of the inner case 200, air within the inner case 200 being discharged or sucked into the machine room 300 through the inlet hole 231, the discharge hole 232 extending through the bottom surface of the inner case 200, and hot air generated in the machine room 300 being discharged through the discharge hole 232.

A discharge hole 232 may be defined in the bottom surface of the inner case 200 so as to be biased toward the rear surface of the inner case 200. For example, the drain hole 232 may be defined to be at an angle to the ground and face the hanger 510 at a space between the bottom surface and the rear surface of the inner case 200.

Further, an inlet hole 231 may be defined in the bottom surface of the inner case 200 so as to be biased forward. Thus, the inlet hole 231 may be spaced apart from the discharge hole 232.

The through-hole 230 may include a steam hole 233, and steam generated by the steam supply unit 800 is supplied through the steam hole 233. The steam hole 233 may be provided at one side of the discharge hole 232.

In one example, a water supply container 301 capable of supplying water to the steam supply unit 800 and a drain container 302 collecting condensate condensed in the heat supply unit 340 may be provided at the front of the machine room 300.

The water supply container 301 and the water discharge container 302 may be detachably provided at the front of the machine room 300. Therefore, the laundry treating apparatus 1 according to the present disclosure may be freely installed regardless of the water supply source or the drain source.

In one example, a drawer 303 drawn in a forward direction and defining a separate accommodating space may be further provided at the front of the machine room 300. The drawer 303 may store therein a steam generating device or an iron.

Fig. 4 (a) is a front view of the machine room 300, and fig. 4 (b) is a rear view of the machine room 300.

Means for supplying hot air to the laundry treating space, circulating air within the laundry treating space, supplying steam to the laundry treating space, or purifying air outside the cabinet may be provided in the machine room 300.

The machine room 300 may include a base 310 for supporting or mounting various devices thereon. The base 310 may provide an area for mounting various devices.

A circulation duct 320 through which air introduced from the outside of the inner case 200 or the cabinet 100 flows may be installed on the base 310.

The base 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be integrally formed with each other. Furthermore, the base molding M may be defined as a part surrounding the base 310 and the circulation duct 320. That is, the base molding M may be used to refer to the entirety of the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 integrally formed with each other. In other words, the base molding M may be used to refer to one injection molded product.

The circulation duct 320 may be formed in a case shape having an open top surface, and some parts of the heating unit 340 may be installed in the circulation duct 320.

When the heating unit 340 is formed as a heat pump system, the heating unit 340 may include heat exchangers 341 and 343, which will be described below, in the circulation duct 320, and a compressor 342 for supplying high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant to the heat exchangers.

The heat exchangers 341 and 343 may be accommodated in the circulation duct 320 to cool and dehumidify the air flowing through the circulation duct 320, or to generate hot air by heating the air.

When the circulation duct 320 is configured to suck the external air of the cabinet 100, an external air duct 370 for sucking the external air may be installed in front of the circulation duct 320.

The circulation duct 320 may be configured to communicate with the outside air duct 370 so as to selectively suck outside air.

The water supply container and the water discharge container may be detachably coupled to the front surface of the circulation duct 320. The water supply container 301 and the water discharge container 302 may be disposed and disposed at the top of the outside air duct 370.

A separate frame (not shown) in which the water supply container 301 and the water discharge container 302 are installed may be provided at the front of the circulation duct 320 and the upper side of the outside air duct 370.

The circulation duct 320 may be coupled to the base 310, or may be integrally formed with the base 310. For example, the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be manufactured by injection molding.

The machine room 300 may include a base cover 360, the base cover 360 being configured to allow the circulation duct 320 and the inlet hole 231 to communicate with each other.

The base cover 360 may be coupled to an upper portion of the circulation duct 320 so as to guide the air sucked from the inlet hole 231 into the circulation duct 320.

The base cover 360 may prevent the air inside the circulation duct 320 from being discharged to the outside by shielding the top surface of the circulation duct 320. The lower portion of the base cover 360 and the top surface of the circulation duct 320 may form one surface of the passage of the circulation duct 320.

The base cover 360 may include an inlet 362 for connecting the inlet hole 231 and the circulation duct 320 to each other. The inlet 362 may be formed in a duct shape and may serve as an air intake duct for delivering air inside the inner case 200 to the circulation duct 320.

A steam supply unit 800 connected to the water supply container 301, receiving water, generating steam, and supplying the steam to the inner case 200 may be installed in the machine room 300. The steam supply unit 800 may be disposed and disposed at the top of the base cover 360.

The steam supply unit 800 may be disposed behind the inlet 362.

The machine room 300 may include a fan mounting portion 350, the fan mounting portion 350 being configured to allow the circulation duct 320 and the inner case 200 to communicate with each other. The fan mounting part 350 may include a blower fan 353 to power air within the circulation duct 320 to flow in one direction, and a fan housing 351 to accommodate the blower fan 353 therein and coupled to the circulation duct 320 or extending from the circulation duct 320.

The fan mounting portion 350 may include a discharge duct 352, the discharge duct 352 being configured to allow the circulation duct 320 and the discharge hole 232 to communicate with each other.

The discharge duct 352 may extend toward the discharge hole 232, a cross section of which in the fan housing 351 has an area corresponding to the cross section of the discharge hole 232.

As a result, the air within the inner case 200 may be introduced through the base cover 360, then pass through the circulation duct 320, and then be supplied into the inner case 200 again through the fan mounting part 350.

In one example, the base 310 may have a compressor mounting 312 in which a compressor 342 for supplying refrigerant to the heat exchangers 341 and 343 is mounted. The compressor mounting 312 may be disposed outside the circulation duct 320.

Further, a controller or control panel 700 for controlling the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure may be mounted on the base 310.

The base 310 may have a controller mounting portion 313 for defining a space into which the controller 700 may be inserted at a position below the circulation duct 320.

The controller 700 may be configured to control all electronically controlled components, such as the compressor 342, the steam supply unit 800, the blower fan 353, and the like.

Because the controller 700 is inserted into and supported by the base 310, vibration or impact applied to the controller 700 can be buffered. Further, since the controller 700 is disposed close to all electronic components, occurrence of control errors such as noise can be minimized.

Further, the steam supply unit 800 is disposed on the circulation duct 320, and the controller 700 is disposed under the circulation duct 320. Accordingly, the circulation duct 320 may be formed in a straight pipe shape at a position between the steam supply unit 800 and the controller 700. Accordingly, the passage resistance of the air passing through the circulation duct 320 can be minimized.

The circulation duct 320, the external air duct 370, the steam supply unit 800, the controller 700, and the heating unit 340 may be provided on the base 310 in a modular form.

Accordingly, the base 310 can be easily installed and held by extending and retracting from the machine room 300 into the machine room 300 in the forward direction and the backward direction.

Fig. 5 (a) is a front perspective view of the base 310, and fig. 5 (b) and (c) are rear perspective views of the base 310.

The base 310 may be mounted on a base cabinet forming a bottom surface of the laundry treating apparatus. The base 310 itself may form the bottom surface of the laundry treating apparatus.

The base 310 may include a base bottom surface 311 that forms a support surface. The base bottom surface 311 may form a bottom surface of the laundry treating apparatus. Further, the base bottom surface 311 may be mounted on a top surface of the bottom surface of the cabinet 100 forming a bottom surface of the laundry treating apparatus.

The base 310 may be integrally formed with the circulation duct 320, the circulation duct 320 defining at least a portion of a channel through which air flows. The circulation duct 320 may be formed by extending upward from the base bottom surface 311.

The circulation duct 320 may include: a duct body 321 extending from the base bottom surface 311 to define a channel; a heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 providing a space in which the evaporator 341 or the condenser 343 is mounted in the duct main body 321; and an air discharge port 323 provided behind the duct body 321 to discharge air from the duct body 321.

The air discharge port 323 may be formed in a tubular shape extending rearward from the duct body 321. The diameter of the air discharge port 323 may be smaller than the width of the duct body 321.

The air discharge port 323 may be connected to the fan housing 351. Air discharged from the air discharge port 323 may be guided into the inner case 200 via the fan case 351.

The circulation duct 320 may include an outside air suction portion 322 defined by extending through a front surface of the duct body 321.

The outside air suction part 322 may communicate with the outside air duct 370. The outside air duct 370 may be disposed and supported in front of the outside air suction part 322.

The outside air suction part 322 may have a width greater than the height. That is, the outside air suction part 322 may be formed to extend along the width direction of the duct body 321. In the case where the shape of the outside air suction part 322 is set as described above, outside air can be more effectively introduced into the duct body 321.

An outside air suction part damper 373 that opens and closes the outside air suction part 322 may be provided on the circulation duct 320. By opening and closing the outside air suction damper 373, the outside air can be allowed or blocked from flowing into the circulation duct 320.

The base 310 may include a compressor mounting 312, the compressor mounting 312 providing space to mount the compressor 342. The compressor mounting portion 312 may be formed at one side of the base bottom surface 311, and may be integrally formed with the base bottom surface 311.

The compressor mounting 312 may have a protrusion capable of supporting the compressor 342. The compressor mounting 312 may be disposed offset to the rear side of the base 310. The compressor mounting portion 312 may be disposed to at least partially overlap the air discharge port 323 in the width direction.

A buffer member that reduces vibration transmitted from the compressor 342 may be installed in the compressor mounting portion 312. The buffer member may be fixed to the protrusion.

The base 310 may include a controller mounting portion 313 on which the controller 700 is mounted. The controller mount 313 may be defined between the base bottom surface 311 and the circulation duct 320. The controller mount 313 may be defined between the base bottom surface 311 and the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320. The controller mounting part 313 may be formed in a pipe shape that is opened in one of a forward direction and a backward direction at a position below the circulation pipe 320.

The structure of the controller mounting portion 313 will be described later.

The circulation duct 320 may extend upward from the base bottom surface to define a channel through which air flows. The circulation duct 320 may include a heat exchanger mounting portion 3212, and the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 provides a space in which the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 are mounted. The heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 may be defined within the duct body 321.

The duct body 321 may have an open top surface. Through the opening of the duct body 321, the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 can be introduced and installed.

The opening of the duct body 321 may be shielded by the base cover 360, and the base cover 360 and the duct body 321 may define a passage of the circulation duct 320.

The front surface of the duct body 321 may be spaced rearward from the front end of the base bottom surface 311.

Accordingly, the base bottom surface 311 may fix the support surface 3111, and at least one of the water supply container 301, the drain container 302, and the outside air duct 370 described above is mounted and supported on the support surface 3111.

In one example, the heating unit 340 may include: an evaporator 341 formed as a heat exchanger installed in the circulation duct 320 so as to cool and dehumidify the air introduced into the circulation duct 320; a condenser 343 formed as a heat exchanger that heats air having passed through the evaporator 341 to form hot air; a compressor 342 supplying a refrigerant heat-exchanged with air to the condenser 343 and disposed outside the circulation duct 320; and an expansion valve 344 that expands and cools the refrigerant having passed through the condenser 343.

In one example, since the pipe body 32 is integrally molded with the base 310, a larger vertical dimension of the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 may be ensured, and the vertical dimensions of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 may also be increased.

As a result, the width of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 in the front-rear direction can be reduced, so that the number of refrigerant tubes passing through the condenser and the evaporator can be reduced. Therefore, there is an effect of reducing the flow loss of air passing through the condenser and the evaporator.

In one example, the sum of the length of the evaporator 341 in the front-rear direction and the length of the condenser 343 in the front-rear direction may be smaller than the length of the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212. Accordingly, the length of the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 in the front-rear direction may be equal to or less than half the length of the duct main body 321.

Accordingly, since the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 may be sufficiently spaced apart from the outside air suction portion 322, a sufficient space may be ensured in the circulation duct 320 to allow the outside air and the air inside the inner case 200 to be introduced therein.

In one example, a mounting partition wall 3211 separating the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 and an outside of the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 from each other may be included in the duct body 321. A mounting partition wall 3211 may protrude from a side surface of the duct body 321 to support a front portion of the evaporator 341.

In addition, the duct body 321 may extend rearward while expanding in width from the installation partition wall 3211.

As a result, the width of the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 may be greater than half the width of the base 310. Further, the width of the circulation duct 320 may be greater than half the width of the base 310.

The width of the condenser 343 and the width of the evaporator 341 can also be greater than half the total width of the base 310.

As described above, when the widths of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 are fixed, there is an effect of securing a sufficient heat exchange capacity.

Further, the fan mounting part 350 may be disposed to overlap the condenser 343 or the evaporator 341 in the front-rear direction. Accordingly, the air having passed through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can flow into the fan housing 351 without bending a passage. That is, the air introduced into the circulation duct 320 may flow to the fan housing 351 without a curved passage, so that the flow loss may be minimized.

The base bottom surface 311 of the base 310 may be integrally molded with the circulation duct 320 by injection molding.

The mold forming the inner surface of the duct body 321 may be removed by being withdrawn in an upward direction from the inside of the duct body 321. In this regard, in order to facilitate the drawing out of the mold, the wall surface of the duct body 321 may be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the removal direction of the mold.

The bottom surface 321a of the duct body 321 may have a smaller width than the top surface 321b of the duct body 321.

Specifically, the distance between the wall surfaces of the duct body 321 facing each other may increase as the distance from the base bottom surface 311 increases. The distance between the left and right side surfaces of the circulation channel facing each other may be increased along the drawing direction of the mold. Thus, removal of the mold can be facilitated.

In one example, the air discharge port 323 may include: an air extension pipe 3231 extended from a rear surface of the duct body 321 to reduce a diameter or width; and an air discharge pipe 3232 extending from the air extension pipe 3231 in a pipe shape having a uniform diameter to define a hollow portion 3233 therein. The air extension tube 3231 may perform a nozzle function to increase the velocity of the discharged air.

The inner diameter of the air discharge pipe 3232 may increase as the distance from the pipe body 321 increases. The change in the inner diameter of the air discharge pipe 3232 may be caused by the mold removing direction. Instead, it can be seen that removal of the mold is facilitated by varying the inner diameter.

In addition, the mold for forming the air discharge port 323 may be removed as shown in the above-described drawings. After being drawn forward from the inside of the air discharge port 323 toward the inside of the circulation duct 320, the mold may be removed toward the open top surface of the circulation duct 320. The mold may be formed in a structure that is easily withdrawn during such a process.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the circulation duct.

The installation partition wall 3211 may protrude inward from the inner wall of the duct body 321, or may be formed such that the outer wall of the circulation duct is recessed inward.

The heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 may be formed between the mounting partition wall 3211 and the air discharge port 323.

The mold for forming the air discharge port 323 may be removed by being drawn forward from the air discharge port 323 and then drawn upward. When the mold for forming the air discharge port 323 is drawn forward from the inside of the air discharge port 323, it is necessary to prevent interference with the heat exchanger mounting partition wall. For this reason, the design value of the air discharge port 323 can be adjusted.

Specifically, when the air discharge port 323 is molded based on the parting line 3233 of the air discharge port 323 in the drawing, a mold for forming the front side and a mold for forming the rear side may be separately formed. Therefore, the removal directions of the molds may also be different from each other. The mold for forming the portion of the parting line based on the air discharge port 323 located at the front side may be withdrawn forward, and the mold for forming the portion of the parting line based on the air discharge port 323 located at the rear side may be withdrawn rearward.

That is, in order to prevent the mold drawn forward during the drawing from interfering with the heat exchanger mounting partition wall, the distance 1 323a may be smaller than the distance 2 323c in the drawing. The distance 1 323a may refer to a distance between a parting line of the air discharge port 323 and a front end of the air discharge port 323. Further, the distance 1 323a may refer to a distance between a parting line of the air discharge port 323 and a rear opening of the circulation duct. The distance 2 323c may refer to a distance between the front end of the air discharge port 323 and the heat exchanger mounting partition wall. Further, the distance 2 323c may refer to a distance between the rear opening of the circulation duct and the heat exchanger mounting partition wall 3211.

In the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure, when the compressor 342 and the blower fan 353 are driven, air supplied from the outside of the cabinet 100 and air supplied from the inner case 200 are cooled while passing through the evaporator 341, and water vapor contained in the air is condensed.

The water condensed in the evaporator 341 may be accumulated on the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

The laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure may include a water reservoir 326, the water reservoir 326 being formed when a portion of the bottom surface of the pipe body 321 is recessed to collect condensate condensed by the evaporator 341.

The water reservoir 326 is a space defined by a depression of a portion of the bottom surface of the duct body 321. The water reservoir 326 may form one side surface of the controller mounting portion 313. Specifically, a side surface of the water reservoir 326 may form a side surface of the controller mounting portion 313.

The water reservoir 326 may be formed by being recessed downward from the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

The water reservoir 326 may be integrally formed with the circulation conduit 320. When the circulation duct 320 is injection molded on the base 310, a portion of the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 may be molded as a recess to form the water reservoir 326.

At least a portion of the top surface of the water reservoir 326 may be disposed parallel to the heat exchanger mount 3212.

The base 310 may include a drain pipe 3263 for discharging water collected in the water reservoir 326 to the outside.

The drain pipe 3263 may protrude from a lower portion of the water reservoir 326 to the outside of the circulation pipe 320. The drain pipe 3263 may drain water stored in the water reservoir to the outside of the base. Accordingly, the water collected in the water reservoir 326 may be prevented from being spoiled or flowing back to the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 again.

The circulation duct 320 includes a mounting partition wall 3211 extending from an inner surface of the duct body 321. The installation partition wall 3211 may protrude inward from the inner wall of the circulation duct 320, or may protrude inward as the outer wall of the circulation duct 320 is recessed inward. The installation partition wall 3211 may guide the locations where the heat exchangers 341 and 343 are installed and prevent air entering the heat exchangers from bypassing the heat exchangers.

A mounting dividing wall 3211 may be provided in the reservoir 326.

The reservoir 326 may include: a reservoir bottom surface 3261 on which water accumulates; and a reservoir depression 3262 which is further depressed downwardly from the reservoir bottom surface 3261. A drain pipe 3263 may be provided on an outer surface of the circulation pipe 320 at a position corresponding to the water reservoir recess 3262. As a result, the drain pipe 3263 may be disposed at a portion of the water reservoir 326 having the lowest water level. The water collected in the reservoir 326 may flow to the drain 3263 by its weight.

Fig. 11 shows a tilting structure associated with the reservoir.

Fig. 11 (a) shows a vertical section parallel to the width direction of the base, and fig. 11 (b) shows a vertical section parallel to the front-rear direction of the base.

The bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 and the bottom surface of the reservoir 326 may have a predetermined inclination.

In particular, the circulation duct bottom surface 325 may be inclined toward the water reservoir 326, and the water reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be inclined toward the drain pipe 3263.

The circulation duct bottom surface 325 may be inclined toward the water reservoir 326 at an angle of 1 (a) based on the bottom surface of the base 310 or the ground.

In addition, the circulation duct bottom surface 325 may be inclined forward and downward toward the drain pipe 3263. The circulation duct bottom surface 325 may be inclined forward at an angle 2 (b) based on the bottom surface of the base 310.

As a result, the water condensed on the bottom surface of the circulation duct may flow toward the reservoir 326 while flowing forward.

In one example, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 can also have a predetermined slope.

Drain 3263 may be offset from the inner surface of reservoir 326 rather than the outer surface.

The water reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be inclined toward the inside of the circulation tube 320 based on the bottom surface of the base 310.

The water reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be inclined at an angle of 3 (c) based on the bottom surface of the base 310, and the inclination direction of the water reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be opposite to the inclination direction of the circulation duct bottom surface 325.

The angle of 3 (c) may be an angle at which the reservoir bottom surface 3261 slopes downward in a direction away from the dividing wall 3211.

The reservoir bottom surface 3261 can be sloped downward toward the drain 3263.

The reservoir bottom surface 3261 can be sloped downwardly and rearwardly at an angle of 4 (d) based on the base 310.

The above-described angles 1 to 4 may be formed by a mold during the molding of the base 310. The angles 1 through 4 may be formed during molding of the circulation duct 320 or the water reservoir 326. The angle 2 (b) and the angle 4 (d) may form inclinations in the same direction.

The mold for forming the reservoir 326 may be removed by withdrawing in an upward direction. In this regard, to facilitate removal of the mold, the side walls of the reservoir 326 may be tapered. In particular, the sidewall of the reservoir 326 may be configured to increase in cross-sectional area along the withdrawal direction of the mold. In other words, the perimeter of the top surface of the water reservoir 326 may be greater than the perimeter of the bottom surface of the water reservoir 326.

The front surface of the water reservoir 326 may be inclined forward and upward. The rear surface of the water reservoir 326 may be inclined rearward and upward. The left and right side surfaces of the reservoir 326 may be sloped upward to the left and right, respectively.

Fig. 12 (a) shows a cross-sectional view of the water reservoir in the front-rear direction, and fig. 12 (b) shows a front portion of the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

In the water reservoir 326, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be disposed to slope forward and downward, and the circulation tube bottom surface 325 of the circulation tube 320 may also be disposed to slope forward and downward.

The reservoir recess 3262 may have a drain filter 3264 to prevent foreign substances from being discharged to the outside of the drain pipe 3263.

The laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure may include a residual water treating device 330, the residual water treating device 330 collecting water collected in the water reservoir 326 into the drain container 302.

The residual water treatment device 330 may include a drain pump 331 for discharging the water collected in the water reservoir 326 to the drain container 302. The drain pipe 3263 and the drain pump 331 may be connected to each other via a first drain hose 3351, and water discharged from the drain pump 331 may flow along a second drain hose 3352.

A drain pipe 3263 may be disposed above the drain pump 331. Accordingly, the water collected in the water reservoir 326 by the weight of the water reservoir 326 may be collected in the drain pump 331.

Because the condensate collected in the water reservoir 326 must be collected in the drain container 302, the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure may include a residual water treating device 330 for collecting the condensate in the drain container 302.

In one example, since the drain container 302 is disposed in front of the duct body 321, it may be advantageous that the residual water treatment device 330 is also disposed in front of the duct body 321.

In one example, the residual water treatment device 330 may install a portion of a member connecting the drain pump 331 and the drain container 302 to each other on the base 310. Thus, when the drain reservoir 302 is completely filled with water or condensate flows rearward in the drain reservoir 302, the condensate may be transferred back into the base 310 and circulated to the reservoir 326. Accordingly, condensate may be prevented from leaking from the base 310.

The water reservoir 326 may include a drain 3263 for draining condensate to the outside of the water reservoir 326. A drain pipe 3263 may extend forward on the base 310.

The residual water treatment device 330 may include a drain pump 331 for providing power to transfer water discharged from the drain pipe 3263 to the drain container 302.

The residual water treatment device 330 may include an inlet pipe 332 extending from one side of the circulation duct and communicating with the drain pump 331.

The residual water treatment device 330 may include a drain pipe 334 that communicates with the inlet pipe 332 and transfers condensate to the drain tank 302, and the drain pipe 334 may be integrally formed with the base 310.

The residual water treatment device 330 may further include a guide pipe 333 disposed below the drain pipe 334. The guide pipe 333 may be configured to allow the drain tank 302 and the circulation pipe 320 to communicate with each other. When the water level of the drain tank 302 is equal to or higher than the predetermined water level, the guide pipe 333 may guide the water in the drain tank back into the circulation pipe 320.

The water directed to the circulation pipe 320 may be recovered again into the water reservoir 326, and may be directed again to the drain tank 302 via the residual water treatment device 330.

As a result, even when the drain container 302 is completely filled with water, since condensate is introduced into the circulation pipe 320 via the guide pipe 333, water in the drain container 302 can be prevented from overflowing.

Fig. 14 shows an embodiment of a water cap.

The laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure may further include a water cover 327 disposed on a bottom surface of the circulation duct 320. The water cover 327 may be configured to support at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, and to prevent water condensed in the evaporator 341 from flowing to the condenser 343, and to guide the water to the water reservoir 326.

The water cover may prevent the bottom surface of the circulation duct from being exposed to the outside. Furthermore, the water cover may form a support surface on which the evaporator and the condenser are supported. The water cap may support the evaporator and the condenser away from a bottom surface of the circulation duct. The water cap may shield the top surface of the water reservoir. That is, the water cap may perform the cap function of the water reservoir.

The water cap 327 may also shield an upper portion of the water reservoir 326. Accordingly, the air introduced into the circulation duct 320 can be prevented from being subjected to resistance due to the step between the water reservoir 326 and the circulation duct 320.

The water cover 327 may include a water cover body 3271 formed in a plate shape and supporting at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, and a support rib 3276 extending downward from the water cover body 3271 to maintain a vertical level or inclination of the water cover body 3271.

One of the support ribs 3276 may be supported by the reservoir recess 3262 or the drain filter 3264. Accordingly, the support rib 3276 may guide water flowing along the water cap body 3271 directly to the drain pipe 3263.

The water cover 327 may have a plate shape shielding at least a portion of the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

The water cap 327 may block the water reservoir 326 from being exposed to an area facing the inlet 362 or an area into which outside air flows.

The water cover 327 may be configured to support lower ends of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. Even when the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 is disposed to be inclined, the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be disposed at the same vertical height due to the water cover 327.

In addition, the water cover 327 may prevent the positions of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 from being changed.

The water cap body 3271 of the water cap 327 may be inclined parallel to the base 310. Accordingly, the air introduced into the evaporator 341 can be prevented from being subjected to unnecessary inclination resistance.

Fig. 16 shows a detailed structure of the water cap.

The water cap may include a water cap body 3271, the water cap body 3271 being positioned above a bottom surface of the circulation tube or a bottom surface of the water reservoir. The water cap body 3271 may prevent the bottom surface 325 of the circulation duct or the bottom surface 3261 of the water reservoir from being exposed to the outside.

The water cover 327 may include a seating rib 3274 protruding upward from the water cover body 3271. The seating rib 3274 may be configured to fix at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, and may also maintain a distance between the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

The water cap 327 may include a through hole 3272 extending through the water cap body 3271. A through hole 3272 may be defined between the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. As a result, the water condensed in the evaporator 341 may be guided to a portion below the water cap.

Further, a through hole 3272 may be provided below the evaporator 341. That is, the through hole 3272 may be defined to overlap the evaporator 341 in the height direction of the cabinet.

The water cap 327 may further include a drain hole 3275, the drain hole 3275 extending through the water cap body 3271 and being spaced apart from the through hole 3272. A drain hole 3275 may be defined in an area facing the water reservoir 326.

The drain hole 3275 may drain water flowing along the top surface of the water cap body 3271 to the water reservoir 326.

In addition, the drain hole 3275 may guide water overflowing from the drain container 302 to the water reservoir 326.

The water cover 327 may include a spacing rib 3273 supported on a bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 on the water cover body 3271. The spacer ribs 3273 may be configured to correspond to an inclination of the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 and contact the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320, thereby preventing air from flowing between the water cover body 3271 and the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

In one example, the spacer ribs 3273 may be disposed along a circumferential direction of the water cap body 3271.

In one example, the water cover 327 may further include a relief portion 3277, the relief portion 3277 preventing interference with the separation wall 3211 of the circulation duct. The escape portion 3277 may be formed by being recessed from a side surface of the water cover body 3271. The escape portion 3277 may be defined to correspond to the shape of the partition wall.

The water cap 327 may include a support rib 3276 supported by the water reservoir 326. The support rib 3276 may be formed in a shape not to shield the drain pipe 3263.

Fig. 17 (a) shows an aspect in which the controller 700 is mounted in the controller mounting portion 313.

The controller 700 may be configured to control all devices required to perform any process in which the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure performs a refreshing process of laundry. The controller 700 may be formed as a PCB board, but the present disclosure may not be limited thereto, and the controller 700 may be formed as various means for controlling.

The controller 700 may be inserted and seated in the controller mounting portion 313.

The controller mounting portion 313 may be disposed under the circulation duct 320.

The bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 may form a top surface of the controller mounting portion 313. The controller mounting portion 313 may be disposed under the air discharge port 323.

The controller mounting portion 313 may be integrally formed with the base bottom surface 311. During the formation of the circulation duct 320 on the base 310, the controller mounting portion 313 may be defined as a concave space under the circulation duct.

The controller 700 may be retracted forward in the controller mount 313 in a sliding manner.

A bracket 3131 configured to surround the controller may be further provided on a surface of the controller 700. Brackets 3131 may be placed at the upper and lower portions of the controller to prevent foreign substances from entering the controller.

In addition, the bracket 3131 may prevent the circuit board within the controller 700 from being damaged by heat or vibration transferred to the controller 700. The bracket 3131 may be made of a metal material. Since the bracket 3131 is made of a metal material, fire transfer to the controller 700 can be prevented.

Fig. 17 (b) shows a state in which the controller is mounted in the controller mounting portion.

As shown, the controller 700 may be mounted at a predetermined angle to the base bottom surface 311.

For example, the controller 700 may be tilted toward the water reservoir 326. Thus, when water leaks to the top surface of the controller 700, the water may quickly escape from the controller 700. The bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 may be inclined toward the water reservoir 326.

The controller 700 may include each supporter 3132 protruding from each side surface thereof.

The controller mounting portion 313 may include ribs 3134 protruding from both side surfaces of the mounting portion. Each of the supporters 3132 of the controller may be installed above each of the ribs 3134.

The supporter 3132 of the controller may support the weight of the entire controller 700. When the supporter 3132 of the controller is supported above the rib 3134, the controller 700 may be spaced apart from the base bottom surface 311 by a predetermined distance.

The rib 3134 may be integrally formed with the base 310. The ribs 3134 may be molded together at the time of injection molding of the base 310 and integrally formed with components such as the base bottom surface 311 and the circulation duct 320.

The controller seating protrusion 3136 may protrude from the front surface of the controller 700. Further, a guide 3133 protruding rearward may be provided on an inner surface of the controller mounting portion 313. The controller seating protrusion 3136 may be coupled with the guide 3133. The controller seating protrusion may be inserted into the guide. When the controller is retracted into the controller mounting portion 313, the controller may be aligned in place in a scheme of coupling the controller seating protrusion to the guide. The present disclosure may not be limited to the above-described embodiments, and the concave-convex relationship may be changed in the coupling between the controller and the controller mounting portion.

In addition, both side surfaces of the controller may be positioned in such a manner that the supporters are seated on the ribs, as described above. Using this coupling process, the controller can be coupled to the correct position of the controller mount without the need for a separate fastening member.

Fig. 18 illustrates a structure of an air discharge port 323 of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

The base 310 may include an air discharge port 323 for discharging the treated air toward the fan housing 351.

The air discharge port 323 may allow the inside of the circulation duct 320 or the duct body 321 and the fan housing 351 to communicate with each other. The air discharge port 323 may have a bell mouth shape. The air discharge port 323 may be formed in a bell mouth shape to reduce flow loss of air and improve air circulation efficiency.

The air discharge pipe 3232 of the air discharge port 323 may be formed in a tubular shape, and during the mold removal process, the mold disposed in front of the parting line 3233 may be drawn forward, and the mold disposed behind the parting line 3233 may be drawn backward.

The fan mounting portion 350 may be coupled to and supported by the air discharge duct 3232. The fan housing 351 may have a coupling hole coupled to an outer circumferential surface of the air discharge duct 3232, and the blower fan 353 may be disposed in the coupling hole.

The fan housing 351 may include a discharge duct 352 extending from an outer circumferential or outer surface of the blower fan 353 to the discharge hole 232.

The fan housing 351 and the discharge duct 352 may define a passage therein for accommodating the blower fan 353, through which air may flow.

A motor for rotating blower fan 353 may be coupled to and supported at a location external to fan housing 351.

The base cover 360 may be coupled to a top surface of the circulation duct 320 to prevent the inside of the circulation duct 320 from being exposed.

The base cover 360 may include an inlet body 361 and a shielding body 363, the inlet body 361 being coupled to a top surface of the circulation duct 320 and allowing the inner case 200 and the circulation duct 320 to communicate with each other, the shielding body 363 extending from the inlet body 361 so as to shield the circulation duct 320.

The inlet body 361 may be formed in a pipe shape to allow the inlet hole 231 of the inner case and the inside of the circulation pipe 320 to communicate with each other. The inlet body 361 may protrude upward from the shield body 363.

The inlet body 361 may be disposed in front of the evaporator 341 so as not to face the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, and may be disposed in front of the partition wall 3211.

The inlet body 361 may serve as an inlet duct that allows air to flow from the inner case 200 to the circulation duct 320.

The inlet body 361 may have an inlet 362 therein, and air of the inner case 200 may pass through the inlet 362.

Specifically, the base cover 360 may include a first rib 362a extending along a width direction of the inlet body 361 and a second rib 362b spaced rearward from the first rib 362a and extending along the width direction of the inlet body 361.

The first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may be configured to be parallel to each other. The first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may have a plate shape extending in a vertical direction, and may have a vertical size corresponding to that of the inlet body 361.

The front edge of the inlet body 361 and the first rib 362a may define a first inlet aperture 3621, the first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may define a second inlet aperture 3622, and the second rib 362b and the rear edge of the inlet body 361 may define a third inlet aperture 3623.

The first and second inlet holes 3621 and 3622 may have the same area, and the third inlet hole 3623 may have an area smaller than the first and second inlet holes 3621 and 3622.

The base cover 360 may include a damper assembly 364 configured to open and close the inlet 362, and a driver 365 coupled to the damper assembly 364 and controlling the opening and closing of the damper assembly 364.

The damper assembly 364 may include a first damper 3641 configured to open and close the first inlet aperture 3621 and a second damper 3642 configured to open and close the third inlet aperture 3623.

The first damper 3641 may be formed in a plate shape having an area corresponding to that of the first inlet hole 3621, and may be pivotably coupled to both side surfaces of the inlet body 361 at a position within the first inlet hole 3621.

The second damper 3642 may be formed in a plate shape having an area corresponding to that of the third inlet hole 3623, and may be pivotably coupled to both side surfaces of the inlet body 361 at a position within the third inlet hole 3623.

The second inlet hole 3622 may be equipped with a cutoff filter 366, the cutoff filter 366 being capable of filtering foreign substances such as fine dust and lint while allowing air to pass therethrough.

A shut-off filter 366 may be inserted into the second inlet aperture 3622 to separate the first and third inlet apertures 3621, 3623 from each other. The shut-off filter 366 may be disposed to extend from the second inlet aperture 3622 to contact the bottom surface of the circulation pipe 320.

The cutoff filter 366 may be formed as a filter capable of filtering moisture. For example, the cutoff filter 366 may be formed as a HEPA filter or the like.

In one example, when the cutoff filter 366 is inserted into the second inlet aperture 3622, a shielding member for shielding the second inlet aperture 3622 may be further coupled to the second inlet aperture 3622.

The driver 365 may include a motor for providing power to selectively pivot the first and second dampers 3641, 3642, and a plurality of gear members capable of selectively pivoting the first and second dampers 3641, 3642 simultaneously in engagement with the motor for rotation.

The first inlet aperture 3621 and the third inlet aperture 3623 may be selectively opened due to the driver 365.

Due to the driver 365, air contained within the inner case 200 may be introduced into the circulation duct 320 along the first inlet hole 3621, or may be introduced into the circulation duct 320 along the second inlet hole 3622.

In one example, the driver 365 may control the first and second dampers 3641, 3642 to open both the first and second inlet apertures 3621, 3622, and may control the first and second dampers 3641, 3642 to cover both the first and second inlet apertures 3621, 3622.

The driver 365 may be formed in any structure as long as it can pivot the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642. For example, the driver 465 may be formed as a combination of a motor, a drive gear rotated by the motor, and a driven gear coupled to the first damper and the second damper and rotated by rotation of the drive gear.

The base cover 360 may include a shielding body 363 extending from the inlet body 361 to shield the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. The shield body 363 may be formed in a plate shape.

The base cover 360 may be detachably coupled to the top surface of the circulation duct 320 by an inlet hook 3612 extending from the bottom surface of the inlet body 361.

The circulation duct 320 may have a coupling portion detachably coupled to the inlet hook 3612.

Fig. 20 shows the structure of the outside air duct.

Referring to (a) of fig. 20, an external air duct 370 may be coupled to the base 310.

The outside air duct 370 may be configured to communicate with the outside air intake 322.

The outside air duct 370 may include an outside air suction part damper 373 that opens and closes the outside air suction part 322, and a damper driver 374 that selectively opens and closes the outside air suction part 322 by pivoting the outside air suction part damper 373.

The outside air intake damper 373 may have a plate shape capable of sealing the outside air intake 322, and may be pivotably coupled to both side surfaces of the outside air intake 322.

The damper driver 374 may be formed as an actuator coupled to the outside air duct 370 or the circulation duct 320 to pivot the outside air intake damper 373.

The outside air duct 370 may include an extension duct 372 extending forward from the front surface of the outside air suction part 322, and an intake duct 371 extending forward from the extension duct 372 and into which outside air may flow.

The air inlet pipe 371 may extend from the bottom of the extension pipe 372, and the water supply container 301 and the drain container 302 may be provided on the air inlet pipe 371. The water supply container 301 and the drain container 302 may be coupled to or disposed on the air intake pipe 371.

The intake duct 371 may include an external air hole 3711 defined at one end or a free end thereof through which external air is sucked, and a partition rib 3712 configured to partition the external air hole 3711.

The external air hole 3711 may be defined below the door 400 so as not to be shielded by the door 400.

The separation rib 3712 may be configured to separate the inside of the outside air hole 3711 to block foreign substances or the user's body from entering.

Referring to (b) of fig. 20, when the damper driver 374 pivots the outside air intake damper 373 to open the outside air intake 322, the intake duct 371 and the circulation duct 320 may communicate with each other.

In this regard, when the blower fan 353 is driven, external air of the cabinet may flow into the circulation duct 320. When the compressor 342 is operated, the external air may be dehumidified while passing through the circulation duct 320 and being supplied into the inner case 200.

The door 400 may further include an outlet for discharging air inside the inner case 200 to the outside, and a discharge damper for selectively opening and closing the outlet. The outlet may be defined to face the receiving space of the inner case 200.

As a result, dehumidified air may be discharged through the outlet.

In addition, the external air may be filtered and discharged again to the outside of the cabinet 100 while passing through the cutoff filter 366.

Figure 21 shows the air flow through the circulation duct.

Referring to (a) of fig. 21, the outside air intake damper 373, the first damper 3641, and the second damper 3642 may be controlled to block the outside air intake 322, open the first inlet hole 3621, and block the second inlet hole 3622, respectively.

When the blower fan 353 is driven, air within the inner case 200 may flow into the first inlet hole 3621 and may be filtered while passing through the cutoff filter 366.

When the compressor 342 is operated, the air having passed through the cutoff filter 366 may be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

The air having passed through the condenser 343 may pass through the fan mounting portion 350 and be supplied into the inner case 200.

The state may be a state in which steam is not supplied to the inner case 200. This is because moisture wets the cutoff filter 366 when steam is supplied to the inner case 200, and thus the performance of the cutoff filter 366 cannot be ensured.

As a result, when steam is not supplied to the inner case 200, when steam is not yet supplied to the inner case 200, or when humidity is reduced even after steam is supplied to the inner case 200, air within the inner case 200 may pass through the first inlet hole 3621 and the cutoff filter 366 to filter foreign substances such as lint.

Referring to (b) of fig. 21, the outside air intake damper 373, the first damper 3641, and the second damper 3642 may be controlled to block the outside air intake 322, block the first inlet hole 3621, and open the second inlet hole 3622, respectively.

When the blower fan 353 is driven, air within the inner case 200 may flow into the second inlet hole 3622. Because the second inlet aperture 3622 is defined downstream of the cutoff filter 366, air introduced into the second inlet aperture 3622 cannot pass through the cutoff filter 366.

As a result, when steam is supplied to the inner case 200 or when humidity within the inner case 200 is very high, air of the inner case 200 may be allowed to flow into the second inlet holes 3622 and may be blocked from flowing into the first inlet holes 3621, thereby preventing the cutoff filter 366 from being exposed to moisture.

Referring to (c) of fig. 21, the outside air intake damper 373, the first damper 3641, and the second damper 3642 may be controlled to open the outside air intake 322, to block the first inlet hole 3621, and to block the second inlet hole 3622, respectively.

When the blower fan 353 is driven, air within the inner case 200 may be prevented from flowing into the second inlet hole 3622, and only external air of the cabinet 100 may be introduced into the circulation duct 320 and pass through the cutoff filter 366. As a result, foreign substances such as fine dust contained in the outside air can be filtered through the cutoff filter 366.

When the compressor 342 is operated, the air having passed through the cutoff filter 366 may be dehumidified while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

The air having passed through the condenser 343 may pass through the fan mounting section 350 and be supplied into the inner case 200 to supply fresh hot air to the laundry.

In this regard, when the door 400 has a means for discharging the air inside the inner case 200 to the outside, the external air of the cabinet may be discharged in a purified and dehumidified state after passing through the cutoff filter 366 and the heating unit 340.

As a result, in the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure, the controller 700 may control the damper driver 374 and the driver 365 to determine the flow direction of the air inside the inner case 200 and the external air of the cabinet.

Fig. 22 shows a mounting structure of the steam supply unit.

The steam supply unit 800 may be supported by being seated on the base cover 360.

The steam supply unit 800 may include a steam supply unit housing 810, and the steam supply unit housing 810 is disposed on the base cover 360 and stores water for generating steam.

The circulation duct 320 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the steam supply unit 800 in the height direction of the cabinet 100.

The steam supply unit 800 may further include a mounting bracket 870 capable of securing the steam supply unit housing 810 to the base cover 360.

The mounting bracket 870 may be coupled to the base cover 360 to fix the steam supply unit housing 810.

The mounting bracket 870 may include a lower panel 871 for supporting a bottom surface of the steam supply unit housing 810, and side panels 872 for supporting both side surfaces of the steam supply unit housing 810 from the lower panel 871.

The mounting bracket 870 may also include one or more retaining clips 873 extending from the side panels 872 to prevent the steam supply unit housing 810 from shifting.

The fixing clip 873 may be detachably provided on a top surface of the side surface of the steam supply unit housing 810.

The compressor 342 may be disposed below the steam supply unit 800.

The mounting bracket 870 may be configured to prevent heat generated from the compressor or heat generated from the refrigerant compressed by the compressor from being transferred to the steam supply unit 800.

The mounting bracket 870 may also prevent fire from being transferred to the steam supply unit 800 when a fire occurs in the compressor 342.

In one example, the base cover 360 may include a fastening portion 3631, the fastening portion 3631 being provided on the shielding body 363 and detachably coupled to the steam supply unit 800. The fastening part 3631 may have a structure detachably coupled to a protrusion protruding from a lower portion of the steam supply unit housing 810.

Therefore, even when a large amount of water is contained in the steam supply unit housing 810, the steam supply unit housing 810 can be stably seated on the base cover 360.

In addition, since the steam supply unit housing 810 is disposed above the circulation duct 320, a distance thereof to the inner case 200 becomes small, condensation of steam generated in the steam supply unit housing 810 before reaching the inner case 200 can be minimized.

Fig. 23 is an exploded perspective view of a circulation duct, a base, and a base cover of a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 23, the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a base 310 provided on the bottom of the machine room 300 and providing a space to install the compressor 342. Further, the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a circulation duct 320 extending from the base 310 to provide a space in which the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 are installed. The circulation duct 320 provides a passage through which air in the laundry treating space 220 circulates.

The circulation duct 320 may be formed in such a manner as to extend upward from the base 310. That is, the circulation duct 320 may be integrally formed with the base 310. The circulation duct 320 and the base 310 may be injection molded by a mold. That is, the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be made of a material for injection, such as synthetic resin or plastic.

The circulation duct 320 and the base 310 as a whole may be defined as a base molding M. The base molding M may be made of various materials including injection molded products. When there is no separate fastening portion between the circulation duct 320 and the base 310, it can be understood that the circulation duct 320 and the base 310 constitute the base molding M.

Since the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 are integrally formed with each other, there is an effect of preventing air from leaking from the inside of the circulation duct 320. The circulation duct 320 and the base 310 may be connected to each other without separate connection members. Thus, the circulation duct 320 may be more firmly supported by the base 310.

Further, since the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 are integrally formed with each other, the vertical size of the circulation duct 320 may be increased. As the vertical size of the circulation duct 320 increases, the vertical sizes of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may increase. As the vertical sizes of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 are increased, the widths of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 in the front-rear direction may be reduced. Because the vertical dimension increases, a designed heat exchange effect can be produced even when the width decreases.

When the width in the front-rear direction of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 is reduced, the flow loss of the air passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can be reduced. Therefore, the efficiency of the entire laundry treating apparatus may be improved.

Further, when the circulation duct 320 extends from the base 310 and is integrally formed with the base 310, a process of separately assembling the circulation duct 320 on the base 310 is not required. Therefore, there is an effect that the productivity of the laundry treating apparatus can be improved.

In one example, the circulation duct 320 may include a duct body 321 extending from the base 310 toward the inner case 200. The duct body 321 may extend upward from the base 310. The duct body 321 may define a passage through which air in the laundry treating space 220 circulates.

In addition, the circulation duct 320 may include a duct opening 324, the duct opening 324 being defined when the top surface of the duct body 321 is opened. That is, the duct body 321 may form a side surface of the circulation duct 320. The duct body 321 may extend to form a sidewall of the channel, and a duct opening 324 may be defined at the top of the duct body 321.

The evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be inserted through the pipe opening 324. The evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be installed in the circulation duct 320 via the duct opening 324. The pipe body 321 may be disposed to surround the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

When the duct body 321 is integrally formed with the base 310, the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be more stably positioned within the duct body 321. In addition, leakage of air passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can be prevented.

A base cover 360 for shielding at least a portion of the duct opening 324 may be coupled to an upper portion of the duct body 321. The base cover 360 may define a passage through which air circulates together with the duct body 321.

The base cover 360 may include a blocking body 363 blocking a portion of the duct opening 324, and an inlet body 361 extending from the blocking body 363 and allowing the circulation duct 320 and the laundry treating space 220 to communicate with each other. The base cover 360 may include an inlet 362 defined in the inlet body 361, through which air passes through the inlet 362.

In one example, the inlet body 361 may be disposed forward of the evaporator 341. That is, the inlet body 361 may be located in a direction away from the evaporator 341-based condenser 343.

The shielding body 363 may be disposed to overlap the evaporator 341 or the condenser 343 in the height direction. In one example, the inlet body 361 may extend forward from the shield body 363, and may be spaced apart from the evaporator 341 or the condenser 343 in the front-rear direction.

When the inlet body 361 and the evaporator 341 are arranged as described above, the air introduced into the circulation duct 320 via the inlet body 361 may flow in the inner space of the circulation duct 320 without directly contacting the evaporator 341.

That is, the air introduced into the circulation duct 320 via the inlet body 361 may be guided to sequentially pass through empty spaces inside the circulation duct 320, the evaporator 341, and the condenser 343. Therefore, there is an effect that the heat exchange efficiency of air can be improved.

In one example, the base 310 may include a base bottom surface 311 that forms a support surface. The circulation duct 320 may extend upward from the base bottom surface 311. Further, the duct body 321 may extend upward from the base bottom surface 311.

At least one of the water supply container 301 and the water discharge container 302 described above may be provided on the base bottom surface 311.

In one example, the circulation duct 320 may include a mounting partition wall 3211 protruding from an inner wall of the duct body 321. A mounting partition wall 3211 may be placed in front of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

The installation partition wall 3211 may concentrate air within the duct body 321 toward the evaporator 341. In other words, air may be prevented from escaping to one side of the evaporator 341. The installation of the partition wall 3211 may improve heat exchange efficiency within the duct body 321.

In one example, the base 310 may include a compressor mount 312, the compressor mount 312 providing space to mount the compressor 342. The compressor mounting 312 may be formed on the base bottom surface 311. The compressor mounting may be integrally formed with the base 310. The compressor mounting 312 may protrude from the base bottom surface 311.

That is, when the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 are manufactured, the compressor mounting 312 may also be manufactured together. For example, the compressor mounting 312 may be formed on the base 310 using a mold.

Fig. 24 is a top view of a circulation duct and a base according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 24, the duct body 321 may be disposed to be spaced rearward from the front end of the base 310. That is, the duct body 321 may be spaced rearward from the front end of the base bottom surface 311.

When the duct body 321 is spaced rearward from the base bottom surface 311, an empty space may be defined at the front side of the base bottom surface 311. At least one of the external air pipe 370, the water supply container 301, and the drain container 302 may be disposed in the corresponding space.

Since the duct body 321 is disposed to be spaced rearward from the front end of the base 310, the front space of the base 310 can be more effectively utilized.

In one example, the circulation duct 320 may further include an air discharge port 323, the air discharge port 323 extending from the duct body 321 and guiding air to the outside of the circulation duct 320. An air discharge port 323 may extend from the duct body 321 so as to communicate with a rear wall of the duct body 321. The air discharge port 323 may have a smaller width than the duct body 321.

Further, the circulation duct 320 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the compressor mounting 312 in the front-rear direction. In particular, the right side of the circulation duct 320 may overlap the left side of the compressor mounting 312 in the front-rear direction. In other words, the circulation duct 320 may overlap at least a portion of the compressor 342 in the front-rear direction.

Further, the circulation duct 320 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the compressor mounting 312 in the width direction of the base 310. The air discharge port 323 may be disposed to overlap the compressor mounting portion 312 in the width direction.

In the conventional laundry treating apparatus, since a space occupied by the compressor on the base is large, a part corresponding to the circulation duct is provided above the compressor. That is, it is difficult to overlap the circulation duct and the compressor in the width direction or the front-rear direction.

However, in the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the compressor has been changed. Accordingly, the space occupied by the compressor 342 on the base 310 can be reduced. Accordingly, the circulation duct 320 may be disposed to overlap the compressor 342 or the compressor mounting 312 in the front-rear direction. Further, the circulation duct 320 may be disposed to overlap the compressor 342 or the compressor mounting portion 312 in the width direction of the base 310.

Therefore, there is an effect that components such as the compressor 342 can be more compactly arranged on the base 310. That is, as the space utilization increases, there is an effect of further expanding the laundry treating space 220.

Fig. 25 illustrates a cross section of a circulation duct and a base cut in a plane perpendicular to a front-to-rear direction according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Further, fig. 25 shows a cross section of a portion of the circulation duct cut in a plane parallel to the ground.

Referring to fig. 25, the circulation duct 320 may include a circulation duct bottom surface 325 forming a bottom surface of a passage through which air circulates. In addition, the circulation duct 320 may include a water reservoir 326 recessed from a circulation duct bottom surface 325 and storing therein water condensed in an evaporator 341.

In one example, the base 310 may include a controller mounting portion 313 defined below the circulation duct 320 to provide space for mounting the controller 700. The circulation duct bottom surface 325 may form a top surface of the controller mounting portion 313. At least a portion of the controller mounting portion 313 may be disposed below the circulation duct bottom surface 325.

In addition, the water reservoir side surface 3265, which forms a side surface of the water reservoir 326, may form one side surface of the controller 700. The controller mounting portion 313 and the water reservoir 326 may be disposed to overlap each other in the width direction of the cabinet 100. Further, the circulation duct 320 may overlap the controller mounting portion 313 and the cabinet 100 in the height direction. Specifically, the circulation duct bottom surface 325 may overlap the controller mounting portion 313 in the height direction of the cabinet 100.

In one example, the mold used to form the inner surface of the circulation duct may be removed in a direction that withdraws toward the duct opening 324. Accordingly, the width of the duct body 321 may increase with increasing distance from the base 310. When the width of the duct body 321 increases in the upward direction, the mold can be easily removed.

Referring to fig. 25 and 7 together, the bottom surface 321a of the pipe body may be shorter than the top surface 321b of the pipe body. In other words, the distance between the inner walls facing each other among the inner walls of the duct body 321 may increase in the upward direction. In addition, the distance between inner walls facing each other among the inner walls of the duct body 321 may increase along the extending direction of the duct body 321. That is, the distance between inner walls facing each other among the inner walls of the duct body 321 may increase as the distance from the base 310 increases.

Further, the duct body 321 may be configured to be inclined outwardly from the duct body 321 in an upward direction along an extending direction of the duct body 321. In other words, the inner walls of the duct body 321 may be distant from each other in the upward direction. In particular, the distance between the inner walls of the duct body 321 facing each other may increase in the upward direction.

Referring to fig. 25, the direction in which the mold is removed is denoted as "MR". The direction of removal of the mold may be a direction perpendicular to the base. Further, the direction in which the mold is removed may be the height direction of the cabinet. Further, the direction in which the mold is removed may refer to a direction parallel to the direction of gravity.

Further, angles formed by the direction of removing the mold and the inner wall of the duct body 321 are shown as "m1" and "m2".

The left inner wall of the duct body 321 may form a first body angle m1 with the mold removal direction MR. The first body angle m1 may refer to an angle formed to be inclined outwardly from the duct body 321 as the distance from the circulation duct bottom surface 325 increases.

The right inner wall of the duct body 321 may form a second body angle m2 with the mold removal direction MR. The second body angle m2 may refer to an angle formed to be inclined outwardly from the duct body 321 as the distance from the circulation duct bottom surface 325 increases.

That is, the first body angle m1 and the second body angle m2 may form angles of different directions. The molds forming the left and right inner walls of the duct body 321 can be easily removed through the first and second body angles m1 and m 2.

Further, the right inner wall of the water reservoir 326 may be formed by the right inner wall of the pipe body 321. However, the left inner wall of the water reservoir 326 may be formed separately from the mold. The reservoir-side surface 3265 forming the left inner wall of the reservoir 326 may form a third body angle m3 with the mold-removal direction MR. The third body angle m3 may mean an angle at which the reservoir side surface 3265 becomes distant from the outside of the reservoir 326 in an upward direction along the direction away from the base 310.

In other words, the third body angle m3 may form a tilt in the same direction as the first body angle m 1. In addition, the third body angle m3 may be inclined in a direction different from the second body angle m 2. When the third body angle m3 and the second body angle m2 form inclinations different from each other, the mold forming the water reservoir 326 can be removed more easily.

In addition, as described above, the installation partition wall 3211 may protrude from the inner wall of the duct body 321. Further, the installation partition wall 3211 may be formed in such a manner that an outer wall of the duct body 321 is recessed toward an inside of the duct body 321.

In this regard, a mold for forming the installation partition wall 3211 may be introduced into the duct body 321 from the outside of the duct body 321 and may be drawn toward the outside of the duct body 321 when removed.

In other words, the mold for forming the inner surface of the installation partition wall 3211 may be removed in the upward direction, and the mold for forming the outer surface of the installation partition wall 3211 may be removed in the width direction of the base 310.

In this regard, in order to easily remove the mold for forming the installation partition wall, the installation partition wall 3211 may form a predetermined angle with the mold removal direction.

First, a mold for forming an inner surface of the installation partition wall 3211 may be removed in a height direction of the cabinet 100. Accordingly, the inner surface of the installation partition wall may form a fourth body angle m4 with the mold removal direction MR. The fourth body angle m4 may refer to an angle inclined toward the duct body 321, in which the installation partition wall 3211 is formed in an upward direction with respect to the mold removal direction MR.

In other words, the installation partition wall 3211 may have a cross-sectional area decreasing in an upward direction. That is, the fourth body angle m4 may refer to an angle at which the cross-sectional area of the installation partition wall 3211 parallel to the ground decreases in the upward direction.

When the fourth body angle m4 is formed, the mold for forming the inner surface of the installation partition wall 3211 may be more easily removed.

In one example, a mold for forming an outer surface of the installation partition wall 3211 may be removed along a width direction of the base 310. The outer wall of the installation partition wall 3211 may form a fifth body angle m5 with the mold removal direction MR.

The fifth body angle m5 may refer to an angle at which the distance between the outer surfaces of the installation partition walls 3211 facing each other increases along the mold removal direction MR.

Further, the length of the installation partition wall 3211 perpendicular to the direction in which the installation partition wall 3211 is recessed may decrease along the direction in which the installation partition wall 3211 is recessed. In other words, the length of the installation partition wall 3211 perpendicular to the mold removal direction MR may increase along the mold removal direction MR.

When the fifth body angle m5 is formed in the above-described form, the mold for forming the outer surface of the installation partition wall 3211 can be more easily removed.

The directions or the inclined directions of the above-described body angles m1, m2, m3, m4, and m5 may not be limited to the above-described examples, and the inclined directions may be changed in a direction in which the mold for forming the respective parts is more easily removed.

When the body angles m1, m2, m3, m4, and m5 are formed as described above, the mold for forming the circulation duct 320 can be more easily removed, and will have an effect of reducing defects in the circulation duct.

In addition, since the mold is easily removed, the quality of the inner and outer surfaces of the circulation duct 320 can be improved, and the entire air flow can be smoothed.

Fig. 26 illustrates a circulation duct and a base according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as viewed from a compressor mount. Specifically, fig. 26 shows a compressor mount according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 26, the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a circulation duct 320 and a base 310, an evaporator 341 and a condenser 343 being installed in the circulation duct 320, and the circulation duct 320 being for providing a passage through which air in a laundry treating space circulates, the base 310 including a compressor mounting part 312 disposed under the circulation duct 320 and providing a space in which the compressor 342 is mounted. The compressor mounting 312 may be integrally formed with the base bottom surface 311. When the base is manufactured, the compressor mounting 312 may be integrally formed with the base bottom surface 311.

In the conventional laundry treating apparatus, the compressor mounting portion is coupled to the base portion forming the bottom surface as a separate component. However, as in the present disclosure, when the compressor mount 312 is integrally formed with the base 310, vibrations generated by the compressor 342 may be more effectively reduced. In addition, since the compressor 342 is a member that generates a large amount of vibration, there is an effect of securing stability of the compressor 342.

The compressor mount 312 may be located below the circulation duct bottom surface 325. In other words, the compressor mounting 312 may be defined by a depression in the base bottom surface 311. That is, the compressor mounting 312 may be located closer to the ground than the circulation duct bottom surface 325. Further, the compressor mounting 312 may be farther from the inner shell than the circulation duct bottom surface 325.

In general, the compressor 342 is one of the components that generates a large amount of vibration or noise. In this regard, when the compressor mounting 312 is disposed at the low position as described above, there is an effect of securing structural stability against vibration generated by the compressor 342.

The compressor mounting 312 may include a mounting protrusion 3121 protruding from the base bottom surface 311. The mounting protrusion 3121 may be coupled to the compressor 342. The mounting protrusion 3121 may include a plurality of mounting protrusions so as to be coupled to various points of the compressor 342.

Further, the compressor mounting portion 312 may include a circumferential rib 3123 protruding upward from the base bottom surface 311, the circumferential rib 3123 being formed in a cylindrical shape and located below the compressor. Further, the compressor mounting portion 312 may include radial ribs 3124 protruding upward from the base bottom surface 311 and extending in a radial direction from the circumferential ribs 3123.

The circumferential ribs 3123 and the radial ribs 3124 are disposed below the compressor 342 to reduce vibration or noise generated by the compressor 342. Further, the circumferential rib 3123 and the radial rib 3124 may be disposed between the plurality of mounting protrusions 3121. Further, the circumferential rib 3123 and the radial rib 3124 may be arranged to connect the plurality of mounting protrusions 3121 to one another.

The circumferential ribs 3123 and the radial ribs 3124 may improve structural stability of the compressor mount 312. In addition, the circumferential ribs 3123 and the radial ribs 3124 may support the underside of the compressor 342 or form a mounting surface 3122 disposed below the compressor 342.

In one example, the compressor mount 312 may be integrally formed with the base bottom surface 311. In this regard, the compressor mount 312 may be molded by a mold. The mold for forming the compressor mounting 312 may be removed in the height direction of the cabinet 100. The figure shows the direction MR of removal of the mold forming the compressor mounting.

In addition, the base 310 may include a controller mounting portion 313 for providing a space for mounting the controller 700. The compressor mounting 312 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the controller mounting 313 in the width direction of the base.

As described above, the controller mounting part 313 and the compressor mounting part 312 may each be formed of the base part 310 and may be arranged in the width direction, thereby improving space utilization.

Further, the base 310 may include a reinforcing wall 3125, the reinforcing wall 3125 extending upwardly from the base bottom surface 311 and disposed between the circulation duct 320 and the compressor mount 312. The reinforcement wall 3125 may form one surface of the compressor mounting 312.

The reinforcement wall 3125 may extend a predetermined vertical dimension. The reinforcement wall 3125 may extend a vertical dimension greater than a vertical dimension of the compressor mounting 312. The reinforcement wall 3125 may be formed from a mold used to form the compressor mount 312.

The reinforcement wall 3125 may increase the mass around the compressor mount 312. As the mass around the compressor mount 312 increases, vibrations generated from the compressor 342 may be more effectively reduced.

Further, the reinforcement wall 3125 may be disposed forward of the compressor mount 312. Accordingly, the reinforcement wall 3125 may partially reduce noise emanating from the compressor 342.

In one example, the reinforcement wall 3125 may have a reinforcement wall surface 3125 on a surface thereof facing the compressor 342. The reinforcement wall surface 3125s may form a predetermined angle with the mold removal direction MR. That is, the reinforcement wall surface 3125s forms a predetermined angle with the height direction, so that the mold can be removed more easily.

Further, the base 310 may include a support wall 3126 extending upwardly from the base bottom surface 311 and forming another surface of the compressor mount 312.

The support wall 3126 may be disposed spaced apart from the reinforcement wall 3125. When the reinforcement wall 3125 is disposed forward of the compressor 342, the support wall 3126 may be disposed rearward of the compressor 342.

The support wall 3126 may also extend a predetermined height like the reinforcement wall 3125. That is, the support wall 3126 may also increase the mass around the compressor mount 312 to reduce vibrations generated from the compressor 342. In addition, the support wall 3126 may reduce noise emanating from the compressor 342.

The support wall 3126 may also be formed by a mold used to form the compressor mount 312.

In addition, the base 310 may further include a connection wall 3127 for connecting the reinforcement wall 3125 and the support wall 3126 to each other. The connection wall 3127 may extend upwardly from the base bottom surface 311. The connection wall 3127 may form one surface of the compressor mounting 312.

The connection wall 3127 may extend upward from the base bottom surface 311 to separate the compressor mount 312 and the controller mount 313 from each other. That is, the connection wall 3127 may separate a space where the compressor 342 is installed and a space where the controller 700 is installed from each other to prevent the electrical signals of the compressor 342 and the controller 700 from interfering with each other.

In one example, the base 310 may include a handle 3128 formed at the rear of the compressor mount 312 and the support wall 3126. The handle 3128 may be formed in a shape that facilitates grasping by a worker.

The worker can grasp the handle 3128 while moving the base molding M in which the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 are integrally formed with each other. The handle 3128 has an effect of improving the productivity of workers.

In addition, the handle 3128 may be integrally formed with the base 310. That is, the handle 3128 may be formed by a mold used to form the base 310. In addition, the handle 3128 may be disposed to overlap the compressor mounting 312 in the front-rear direction. The handle 3128 may reduce vibrations generated by the compressor 342 by increasing the mass around the compressor mount.

Fig. 27 shows a top view of the base of the present disclosure and a cross-sectional view of the compressor mount. In particular, fig. 27 shows a cross section of the stiffening wall.

Referring to the drawing showing the base 310 from the top, the compressor mounting portion 312 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the circulation duct 320 in the front-rear direction. Further, the compressor mounting portion 312 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the circulation duct 320 in the width direction of the base 310.

As described above, when the compressor mounting part 312 is disposed to overlap the circulation duct 320 in the front-rear direction or the width direction, there is an effect of more effectively using a limited space.

Further, the compressor mounting 312 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the reservoir 326 in the front-to-rear direction. The reservoir 326, which is a member for collecting condensed water, may be provided closer to the ground. The compressor mounting 312 may also be positioned near the ground when the compressor mounting 312 overlaps the reservoir 326 in the fore-aft direction. Accordingly, vibration generated by the compressor 342 can be effectively reduced, thereby ensuring structural stability.

In one example, the reinforcement wall 3125 may be sloped so as to be closer to the circulation duct 320 as it extends from the base bottom surface 311. More specifically, the reinforcement wall surface 3125s may be inclined so as to be closer to the circulation duct 320 when it extends from the base bottom surface 311. In other words, the reinforcement wall surface 3125s may be inclined so as to be closer to the circulation duct 320 when it extends upward.

Referring to fig. 27, a cross-section of the reinforcement wall 3125 is shown taken along lines A-A 'and B-B'.

When the reinforcement wall 3125 extends upward from the base bottom surface 311, the reinforcement wall 3125 may be inclined in a direction away from the compressor 342. In other words, the reinforcement wall surface 3125s may form a predetermined angle with the mold removal direction MR.

In particular, the reinforcement wall surface 3125s may be inclined in a direction away from the compressor 342 based on the mold removal direction MR, or inclined in a direction closer to the circulation duct 320 based on the mold removal direction MR.

The effect of this is that the mould for forming the reinforcing wall 3125 can be removed more easily by tilting.

Further, the mounting projection 3121, the circumferential rib 3123, and the radial rib 3124 may also be formed such that the cross-sectional areas thereof decrease in an upward direction. Accordingly, the mold for forming the mounting projection 3121, the circumferential rib 3123, the radial rib 3124, and the like can be easily removed.

Fig. 28 is a side view showing the circulation duct and the base according to an embodiment of the present disclosure as seen from the compressor mounting.

The reinforcement wall vertical dimension 3125L (which is the length of the reinforcement wall 3125 in the height direction of the cabinet 100) may be less than 1/2 of the circulation duct vertical dimension ML (which is the length of the circulation duct in the height direction of the cabinet 100) and greater than 1/3 of the circulation duct vertical dimension ML.

In this regard, the circulation duct vertical dimension ML may represent a vertical distance between an uppermost end and a lowermost end of the circulation duct. Further, the circulation duct vertical dimension ML may represent the vertical dimension of the base molding M including both the circulation duct 320 and the base 310. That is, the circulation duct vertical dimension ML may refer to a distance between the uppermost end and the lowermost end of the base molding M.

When the reinforcement wall height 3125L is defined as described above, the reinforcement wall 3125 may reduce vibration and noise of the compressor, and may prevent the reinforcement wall 3125 from interfering with components disposed above the reinforcement wall 3125. That is, when the reinforcement wall 3125 is formed as described above, the space within the machine room can be more effectively utilized.

In one example, the support wall vertical dimension 3126L (which is the length of the support wall 3126 in the height direction of the cabinet 100) may be less than the reinforcement wall vertical dimension 3125L. Because the support wall 3126 is disposed aft of the compressor 342, the support wall 3126 has less impact on noise reduction than the reinforcement wall 3125.

Further, the fan mounting portion may be provided at a side of the support wall 3126. Accordingly, when the support wall vertical dimension 3126L is smaller than the reinforcement wall vertical dimension 3125L, interference between the support wall 3126 and the fan mounting portion 350 can be prevented. Therefore, there is an effect of effectively utilizing a limited space.

In one example, the reinforcement wall 3125 and the support wall 3126 may be disposed to overlap in the front-to-back direction. Further, the reinforcement wall 3125 may be disposed forward of the support wall 3126.

Further, a handle 3128 may be provided behind the support wall 3126. That is, the reinforcement wall 3125, the support wall 3126, and the handle 3128 may be sequentially arranged in the front-rear direction. In addition, the reinforcement wall 3125, the support wall 3126, and the handle 3128 may be disposed around the compressor mount 312. That is, the reinforcement wall 3125, the support wall 3126, and the handle 3128 may form one surface of the compressor mount 312.

In addition, when forming the base 310, the reinforcement wall 3125, the support wall 3126, and the handle 3128 may be formed as one injection molded product using a mold. That is, the base bottom surface 311, the reinforcement wall 3125, the support wall 3126, and the handle 3128 may all be integrally formed with one another.

In one example, the connection wall 3127 may be provided to slope downward from the reinforcement wall 3125 toward the support wall 3126. When the connection wall 3127 is inclined rearward and downward, interference between the connection wall 3127 and the fan mounting portion 350 can be prevented.

Further, when the connection wall 3127 extends from the reinforcement wall 3125 to the support wall 3126, the inclination angle thereof may be reduced.

Fig. 29 illustrates a controller mount and a controller according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Specifically, fig. 29 shows a state in which the controller mount and the controller are separated from each other when viewed from the rear and the front.

Referring to fig. 29, the base 310 may be disposed inside the machine room and may support a lower portion of the circulation duct 320. Further, the base 310 may include a controller mounting portion 313 defined below the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212 so as to provide a space for mounting the controller 700.

The controller 700 may be installed in a scheme of being inserted into the controller installation part 313. In particular, the controller mounting portion 313 may be disposed below the circulation duct 320. That is, the controller 700 may be installed in the controller installation part 313 and disposed under the circulation duct 320. More specifically, the controller 700 may be installed in the controller installation part 313 and disposed under the duct body 321.

As described above, the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be integrally formed with each other. As described above, the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be injection molded integrally with each other using a mold.

Further, the controller mounting part 313 may be defined to overlap at least a portion of the circulation duct 320 in the height direction of the cabinet 100. That is, the controller mounting portion 313 and the circulation duct 320 may be arranged in a vertical direction.

When the controller mounting portion 313 and the circulation duct 320 are arranged in the vertical direction, the space within the machine room can be more effectively utilized. In addition, when the circulation duct 320 is formed, the controller mounting portion 313 may be indirectly defined. That is, it can be understood that the controller mounting portion 313 is naturally defined in forming the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 integrally with each other, without adding a separate component to define the controller mounting portion 313.

Therefore, in the above-described case, the process of adding a separate bracket to install the controller as in the conventional laundry treating apparatus may be reduced. That is, there is an effect of improving the assembling performance of the entire laundry treating apparatus.

Further, the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a fan mounting part 350, the fan mounting part 350 allowing the inner case 200 and the circulation duct 320 to communicate with each other and circulating air in the laundry treating space 220. In this regard, the controller mounting part 313 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the fan mounting part 350 in the front-rear direction. In particular, the controller mounting part 313 may be disposed to overlap with a lower portion of the fan mounting part 350 in the front-rear direction.

More specifically, the controller 700 may be fixed to the controller mounting portion 313 by the fan mounting portion 350. The specific coupling structure thereof will be described later.

In one example, the controller mount 313 may be defined when a portion of the circulation duct 320 is recessed. In particular, the controller mounting portion 313 may be defined when the rear side of the circulation duct 320 is recessed forward. That is, the controller mounting portion 313 may be defined between the base bottom surface 311 and the circulation duct 320.

In one example, the controller 700 may include a bracket 3131 for surrounding an outer surface of the controller 700. The bracket 3131 may be made of a metal material. In addition, the bracket 3131 may be made of a nonflammable material. Accordingly, the bracket 3131 may prevent fire from spreading to a circuit board, PCB board, etc. constituting the controller 700.

In one example, the controller mounting portion 313 may further include a guide 3133 protruding from a front surface in an inner wall of the controller mounting portion 313. The guide 3133 may protrude rearward from a front inner wall of the controller mounting portion 313.

In addition, the controller may include a controller seating protrusion 3136 protruding toward the guide. The controller may include a controller seating protrusion 3136 protruding from a front surface of the controller. The controller seating protrusion 3136 may be coupled to the guide 3133. That is, the controller seating protrusion 3136 may be coupled to the guide 3133 so as to determine a position of the controller 700 within the controller mounting portion 313.

In addition, the controller 700 may include a controller fixing protrusion 3137 protruding from a rear surface of the controller. The controller fixing protrusion 3137 may be formed at opposite sides of the controller seating protrusion 3136. The controller seating protrusion 3136 may fix the front side of the controller 700, and the controller fixing protrusion 3137 may fix the rear side of the controller 700.

That is, the movement of the controller 700 in the front-rear direction may be limited by the controller seating protrusion 3136 and the controller fixing protrusion 3137. A specific coupling structure of the controller fixing protrusion 3137 will be described later.

The above description of the structure and shape of the controller disposing protrusion 3136 and the controller fixing protrusion 3137 is just one embodiment. That is, whether the controller setting protrusion 3136 and the controller fixing protrusion 3137 protrude or are recessed may be appropriately changed.

In addition, the controller 700 may include a supporter 3132 protruding from a side surface of the controller 700. The supporter 3132 may extend in the front-rear direction. In addition, the controller mounting part may further include a controller rib 3134 protruding from an inner sidewall of the controller mounting part 313.

The controller rib 3134 may extend in the front-rear direction. The support 3132 may be positioned on the controller rib 3134. That is, the controller rib 3134 may support the supporter 3132 from below.

In one example, the inner wall of the controller mounting portion 313 may form one surface with the connection wall 3127. In addition, the supporter 3132 may protrude from an inner surface of the controller mounting portion 313 forming one surface with the connection wall 3127.

In one example, as shown in fig. 29, the controller mounting portion 313 may be integrally formed with the base bottom surface 311 and the circulation duct 320 using a mold. In particular, the mold defining the controller mounting portion 313 may be removed in the rearward direction. Fig. 29 shows a mold removal direction MR, which is a direction for defining the mold of the extraction controller mounting portion 313.

When the controller 700 is mounted in the controller mounting portion 313, the controller 700 may be inserted into the controller mounting portion 313 in a direction opposite to the mold removing direction MR.

The laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a noise filter 390 for removing noise from the electric signal transmitted and received by the controller 700. The noise filter 390 may be configured to remove noise from the electrical signals transmitted and received not only by the controller 700 but also by the compressor 342, the fan mount 350, and the like.

Noise filter 390 may be disposed adjacent to controller 700. When the noise filter 390 and the controller 700 are disposed close to each other, electrical connection therebetween may be facilitated. The noise filter 390 may be disposed at the rear of the controller 700. In particular, the noise filter 390 may be disposed adjacent to the controller 700 in the front-rear direction. Further, a noise filter 390 may be coupled to the base 310.

The base 310 may include a noise filter mounting portion 3138 protruding from the base bottom surface 311. The noise filter mounting portion 3138 may be disposed at a rear portion of the controller mounting portion 313. The noise filter mounting portion 3138 may also be formed of a mold for defining the controller mounting portion 313.

In this regard, to form a noise filter mount 3138 protruding from the base bottom surface 311, the controller mount 313 may include a noise filter guide 3139 to assist in removing the mold. The noise filter guide 3139 may protrude from the base bottom surface 311 and may extend in the front-rear direction. The noise filter guide 3139 may be disposed to overlap the noise filter mounting portion 3138 in the front-rear direction.

The noise filter guide 3139 may extend along the mold removing direction MR, and in particular, may be formed such that its cross-sectional area decreases along the mold removing direction MR. That is, the noise filter guide 3139 may be configured such that its cross-sectional area increases with increasing distance from the noise filter mounting portion 3138. When the cross-sectional area of the noise filter guide 3139 is changed as described above, there is an effect that the mold for forming the noise filter mounting portion 3138 can be removed more easily.

Fig. 30 shows a rear view of the controller mount of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 30, it can be seen that the perimeter of the front side of the controller mounting portion 313 is smaller than the perimeter of the rear side of the controller mounting portion 313. In this regard, the circumference of the controller mounting portion 313 may refer to the circumference of a section of the controller mounting portion 313 perpendicular to the mold removal direction MR in fig. 29. In other words, the perimeter of the controller mounting portion 313 may refer to the perimeter of a section of the controller mounting portion 313 perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

In other words, the circumferential length of the controller mounting portion 313 may decrease along the direction in which the controller mounting portion 313 is recessed. Referring to the drawings, the inner circumference length S2 may be smaller than the outer circumference length S1. In this regard, the medial and lateral sides may be defined as medial and lateral sides based on the direction of the depression. Further, the inner side may refer to the front side and the outer side may refer to the rear side.

As described above, when the inner circumference length S2 is smaller than the outer circumference length S1, the mold for defining the controller mounting portion 313 can be more easily removed.

That is, the cross-sectional area of the controller mounting portion 313 may be tapered to decrease in a direction in which the controller mounting portion 313 is recessed. In this regard, the cross-sectional area of the controller mounting portion 313 may refer to the cross-sectional area of the controller mounting portion 313 perpendicular to the recess direction.

In addition, the cross-sectional area of the controller mounting portion 313 may refer to the cross-sectional area of the controller mounting portion 313 perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

Referring to fig. 30, each side of the controller mount 313 is shown. The controller mounting portion 313 may include a controller mounting portion bottom surface 313a forming a bottom surface, a controller mounting portion top surface 313b forming a top surface of the controller mounting portion, and a controller mounting portion side surface 313c forming a side surface of the controller mounting portion.

The controller mount side surface 313c may refer to a side surface of the controller mount 313 adjacent to the compressor mount 312.

In addition, the controller mount top surface 313b may be formed by the circulation duct bottom surface 325. Because the water condensed in the evaporator 341 may flow on the circulation duct bottom surface 325, the circulation duct bottom surface 325 may be formed to be inclined in one direction. Accordingly, the controller mounting portion top surface 313b may also be inclined in one direction like the circulation duct bottom surface 325.

As described above, the controller mounting portion top surface 313b may be formed by the bottom surface of the heat exchanger mounting portion. Accordingly, a top surface of a wall forming a bottom surface of the heat exchanger mount 3212 may be defined as a bottom surface of the heat exchanger mount 3212, and a bottom surface thereof may be defined as the controller mount top surface 313b.

Further, the controller rib vertical dimension 3134L (i.e., the length of the controller rib 3134 in the height direction of the cabinet 100) may increase along the direction in which the controller mount 313 is recessed.

The controller rib 3134 may also be injection molded using a mold when defining the controller mount 313. In this regard, in order to easily remove the mold for forming the controller rib 3134, the controller rib vertical dimension 3134L may be reduced along the mold removal direction.

In addition, the controller rib 3134 may extend in a rear direction from a front surface of the controller mounting portion 313.

In addition, the cross-sectional area of the noise filter guide 3139 may increase along the direction in which the controller mounting portion 313 is recessed. That is, the cross-sectional area of the noise filter guide 3139 may increase in the forward direction. In other words, the cross-sectional area of the noise filter guide 3139 may increase in a direction away from the noise filter mounting portion.

In this regard, the cross-sectional area of the noise filter guide 3139 may represent a plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction. That is, the cross-sectional area of the noise filter guide 3139 may represent a cross-section parallel to the cabinet front surface. That is, the cross-sectional area of the noise filter mounting portion 3138 may be smaller than the cross-sectional area of the noise filter guide 3139.

When the noise filter guide 3139 is formed in the same manner as described above, the mold for defining the controller mount 313 can be easily removed without interfering with the controller rib 3134, the noise filter mount 3138, and the noise filter guide 3139.

Fig. 31 shows a cross-sectional view of a controller mount according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In particular, fig. 31 is a front cross-sectional view of the base and the circulation duct cut in a plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction.

The circulation duct according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a circulation duct bottom surface 325 forming a bottom surface of a passage through which air in the laundry treating space 220 circulates. In addition, the circulation duct 320 may include a water reservoir 326 recessed downward from a circulation duct bottom surface 325 and collecting water condensed therein by an evaporator 341.

The controller mounting portion 313 may be defined to overlap the water reservoir 326 in the width direction of the base 310. Further, one side surface of the water reservoir 326 may form one side surface of the controller mounting portion 313.

More specifically, the water reservoir 326 may include a reservoir side surface 3265 that forms a side surface of a space for collecting water. The reservoir side surface 3265 may be formed by the same wall as the controller mount side surface 313 c.

In particular, the opposite side of the controller mount side surface 313c may form a reservoir side surface 3265. The opposite side of the reservoir side surface 3265 may form a controller mount side surface 313c. In other words, one side of the specific wall may form the controller mounting portion 313, and the other side may form the water reservoir 326.

Further, as described above, the bottom surface of the heat exchanger mount 3212 may form the controller mount top surface 313b. That is, a top surface of the specific wall may form the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212, and a bottom surface of the specific wall may form the controller mounting portion 313.

As described above, by densely arranging the controller mounting portion 313 and the water reservoir 326 in a limited space, the space within the machine room can be more effectively utilized. Further, since separate components are not added to form each component, the assembling performance can be improved. Further, since the controller mounting portion 313 and the water reservoir 326 are integrally formed on the base 310 and the circulation duct 320, leakage can be prevented.

Fig. 32 is a front exploded perspective view of a fan mount according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 33 is a rear exploded perspective view of a fan mounting portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, description will be made together with reference to fig. 32 and 33.

The laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a circulation duct 320 provided in the machine room 300, having an open top surface to accommodate the evaporator and the condenser therein, and providing a passage through which air in the laundry treating space circulates; and a base 310 provided in the machine room and supporting a lower portion of the circulation duct 320.

Further, the laundry treating apparatus may include a blower fan 353 for generating an air flow circulating in the laundry treating space 220, and a fan housing 351 coupled to the circulation duct 320 to accommodate at least a portion of the blower fan 353 therein and allow the circulation duct 320 and the laundry treating space 220 to communicate with each other.

The fan housing 351 may be provided to allow the circulation duct 320 and the laundry treating space 220 to communicate with each other. That is, the fan housing 351 allows the circulation duct 320 and the laundry treating space 220 to directly communicate with each other, thereby minimizing flow loss caused by the blower fan 353.

In the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, the fan housing does not connect the circulation duct and the laundry treating space 220 to each other. In particular, in the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, a fan generating an air flow is provided in front of the circulation duct. Therefore, there is a problem in that air flow loss occurs. However, in the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fan housing 351 allows the circulation duct 320 and the laundry treating space 220 to communicate with each other, thereby preventing flow loss from occurring.

In addition, the blower fan 353 may include: a blower motor 3531 coupled to one side of the fan housing 351 so as to provide power for generating air circulation; a blower shaft 3532 extending from the blower motor 3531 so as to transmit power of the blower motor 3531; and a blower blade 3533 connected to the blower shaft 3532 and receiving power to rotate. Specifically, the blower shaft 3532 may extend through the fan housing 351.

In one example, the circulation duct 320 may include a duct body 321 extending upward from the base 310, the duct body 321 accommodating the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 and forming a passage through which air in the laundry treating space circulates.

In addition, the circulation duct 320 may include an air discharge port 323 extending rearward from the duct body 321, coupled to the fan housing 351, and guiding air within the duct body to the fan housing 351.

That is, the air discharge port 323 may perform a function of discharging the air inside the duct body 321 to the outside of the circulation duct 320. The air discharge port 323 may function as a nozzle. That is, the air discharge port 323 may have a smaller air flow area than the duct body 321. Accordingly, the speed of the air passing through the air discharge port 323 can be increased. In addition, there is an effect of reducing the flow loss of the air passing through the air discharge port 323.

In one example, the duct body 321 and the air discharge port 323 may be integrally formed with each other. Therefore, there is an effect of preventing air leakage or flow loss from occurring at the boundary between the duct body 321 and the air discharge port 323.

Further, the fan housing 351 may include a first housing 354 coupled to the air discharge port 323, forming a portion of a discharge passage for guiding air discharged from the air discharge port 323 to the laundry treating space 220, and a fan housing outlet 3544 for discharging air toward the inner case.

Further, the fan housing 351 may include a second housing 355 coupled to the first housing 354 to form a discharge passage together with the first housing 354.

The first housing 354 may be directly coupled to the air discharge port 323 to form a portion of the discharge passage. In addition, the first housing may be opened in a direction toward the second housing 355. The second housing 355 may be formed to block an opening portion of the first housing 354.

As described above, when the fan housing 351 is divided into the first housing 354 and the second housing 355, a process of assembling the blower fan 353 installed in the fan housing 351 is facilitated. That is, since the fan housing 351 is formed as the first housing 354 and the second housing 355, assembling performance can be improved.

In addition, the first housing 354 may include a first housing body 3541 forming a portion of the drain channel. The first housing body 3541 may house a portion of the blower fan 353 therein. In particular, the first housing body 3541 may be configured to house blower blades 3533 therein.

Further, the first housing 354 may include a fan housing inlet 3542, the fan housing inlet 3542 extending from the first housing body 3541 toward the air discharge outlet 323. The fan housing inlet 3542 may extend in a tubular shape. The fan housing inlet 3542 may be directly connected to the air discharge outlet 323.

In addition, an inlet seal 3561 may be provided between the fan housing inlet 3542 and the air discharge 323 to prevent air leakage at the connection point. The inlet seal 3561 may prevent air flowing from the air discharge port 323 to the fan housing 351 from leaking at the connection portion.

In one example, the circulation duct 320 may include a discharge port coupling portion 3234 protruding from an outer side of the air discharge port 323 toward the first housing. In addition, the first housing 354 may include a duct coupling 3543 extending from the first housing body 3541 parallel to the fan housing inlet 3542. The pipe coupling 3543 may be coupled to the drain coupling 3234.

The first housing 354 may be coupled to the circulation duct 320 by a duct coupling portion 3543. In particular, the first housing may be coupled to the drain coupling 3234 through a pipe coupling 3543.

In a state where the drain coupling 3234 and the pipe coupling 3543 are aligned with each other, the first housing 354 is coupled to the circulation pipe 320 through a side thereof facing the second housing 355.

When an embodiment in which the circulation duct 320 and the first housing 354 are coupled to each other is illustrated, the first housing may be firmly fixed to the circulation duct using a coupling member such as a screw in a state in which the duct coupling portion 3543 and the discharge port coupling portion 3234 are positioned at correct positions to face each other.

Specifically, the coupling member may fix the first housing 354 disposed at the correct position in the forward direction.

In addition, the first housing 354 may include a first housing fixing portion 3548 protruding from the first housing main body 3541. The first housing fixing portion 3548 may protrude from the first housing main body 3541 toward the controller 700. The first housing fixing portion 3548 may fix the controller 700 in place. The specific coupling process will be described later.

In one example, the first housing 354 may include a fan housing outlet 3544 for exhausting air toward the laundry treatment space 220. The fan housing outlet 3544 may be spaced upwardly from the blower fan 353. The fan housing outlet 3544 may be configured to discharge air introduced into the fan housing 351 in an upward direction.

An outlet seal 3563 for preventing air leakage may be installed in the fan housing outlet 3544. An outlet seal 3563 may be mounted on an inner surface of the fan housing outlet 3544. In addition, an outlet seal 3563 may be provided between the fan housing outlet 3544 and the laundry treating space 220 to prevent air leakage.

In one example, the opening surface may be formed at the rear of the first housing 354. The second housing 355 may be coupled to the first housing 354 so as to shield the opening surface. The blower fan 353 may be coupled to the second housing.

Specifically, the blower motor 3531 may be coupled to a rear surface of the second housing 355. Further, the blower shaft 3532 may be configured to pass through the second housing. Further, a blower blade (not shown) may be located on an opposite side of the blower motor 3531 based on the second housing. Further, the blower blades may rotate with the blower shaft 3532. Accordingly, the blower vanes may be located within the first housing 354.

Further, the first housing 354 may include a first housing fastening portion 3547 provided on the first housing main body 3541. The first housing fastening part 3547 may protrude from a circumferential direction of the open rear surface of the first housing body 3541.

In addition, the second housing 355 may include a second housing body 3551 for shielding an open rear surface of the first housing body 3541. In addition, the second housing 355 may include a second housing fastening part 3552 extending from the second housing main body 3551.

The second housing fastening part 3552 may be coupled to the first housing fastening part 3547. The first and second case fastening parts 3547 and 3552 may be hooked to each other. The shapes of the first and second case fastening parts 3547 and 3552 may be changed inversely to those shown in the drawings.

In addition, the first and second case fastening parts 3547 and 3552 may be hooked to each other such that the first and second cases 354 and 355 may be assembled with each other.

In one example, the first and second housing fastening portions 3547 and 3552 can be configured to be screwed together and hooked together.

Further, a coupling seal 3562 may be provided between the first housing 354 and the second housing 355 to prevent air from leaking from the connection point. In particular, the coupling seal 3562 may be manufactured in a form surrounding an open rear surface of the first case 354.

In one example, referring to the enlarged view in fig. 33, the circulation duct 320 may include a discharge port coupling portion 3234, and the fan housing may include a duct coupling portion 3543 coupled to the discharge port coupling portion 3234.

The circulation duct 320 may further include a drain receiving portion 3235 coupled to the first housing 354 and a drain coupling portion 3234. The discharge port receiving portion 3235 may be formed to protrude from one side of the duct body 321. Further, the discharge port receiving portion 3235 may protrude from one side of the air discharge port 323. The drain receiving portion 3235 may include a hole or slit defined therein into which certain components of the first housing 354 may be inserted. The specific coupling relationship of the drain receiving portion 3235 will be described later.

In one example, the second housing 355 may include a protective rib 3553 protruding from the second housing body 3551. The protective rib 3553 may be placed over the noise filter 390. The noise filter 390 may be configured to remove noise from the electrical signals transmitted and received by the controller 700.

The hot air that has passed through the condenser 343 may pass through the fan housing 351. In this regard, the hot air may be condensed on the outer surface of the fan housing 351. In addition, there is a possibility that moisture in the air flowing through the fan housing 351 condenses on the outer surface of the fan housing 351.

When the second housing 355 is coupled in place, the protective rib 3553 may be disposed over the noise filter 390. That is, the protective rib 3553 can prevent moisture from falling onto the noise filter 390.

Fig. 34 is an enlarged view of a coupling portion between a circulation duct and a fan mounting portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, fig. 34 is a front view of the coupling between the circulation duct and the fan mount.

Referring to fig. 34, the first housing 354 may further include a housing rib 3546 protruding from the first housing body 3541 toward the circulation duct 320. The housing rib 3546 may protrude from the first housing body 3541. Further, a housing rib 3546 may protrude from the pipe coupling 3543.

The housing rib 3546 may be inserted into the hole or slit of the above-described drain receiving portion 3235. The case rib 3546 may extend in the height direction.

The first housing 354 may be coupled to the circulation duct 320 or supported by the circulation duct 320 through a duct coupling portion 3543 and a housing rib 3546. The housing ribs 3546 may be used to temporarily assemble the first housing 354 prior to coupling the first housing 354 to the circulation duct 320 using separate fastening members. Accordingly, the case rib 3546 has an effect of improving assembling performance.

In addition, the second housing fastening portion 3552 may be engaged with the first housing fastening portion 3547. The first housing fastening part 3547 may be formed as a protrusion, and the second housing fastening part 3552 may be formed as a hook engaged with the protrusion. In addition, the first and second case fastening parts 3547 and 3552 may include a plurality of first and second case fastening parts, respectively.

The present disclosure is not limited to the above and what is shown in the drawings. Various schemes may be applied as long as the first and second housing fastening parts 3547 and 3552 are coupled to each other so as to allow the first and second housings 354 and 355 to be coupled to each other.

Fig. 35 is an enlarged view of a coupling portion between a controller and a fan mounting portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 35, a state in which the fan mounting part 350 is separated from the controller 700 as viewed from the front and rear is shown.

Referring to fig. 35 and 29, the fan mounting part 350 may include a first housing fixing part 3548 protruding from one surface of the fan housing 351 facing the controller 700, and the controller 700 may further include a controller fixing protrusion 3137 coupled to the first housing fixing part 3548.

By being coupled to the first housing fixing part 3548 and the guide 3133, the controller 700 may be prevented from moving in the front-rear direction. That is, the controller 700 may be fixed in place by coupling between the components without the need for separate coupling members, such as bolts and nuts.

Specifically, the controller fixing protrusion 3137 may be inserted into the first housing fixing part 3548. Conversely, the first housing fixing part 3548 may be inserted into or supported by the controller fixing protrusion 3137. The scheme in which the controller fixing protrusion 3137 and the first housing fixing portion 3548 are coupled to each other may be designed in various ways.

The specific coupling process thereof will be described. When the first housing 354 is coupled to the circulation duct 320, the first housing fixing portion 3548 may be engaged with the controller fixing protrusion 3137. Accordingly, the controller 700 may be coupled to the controller mounting portion 313 without a separate bolt or nut.

That is, the front surface of the controller 700 may be coupled to the guide 3133, and the rear surface of the controller 700 may be coupled to the first housing fixing part 3548. In addition, both side surfaces of the controller 700 may be supported by the controller rib 3134. By the above-described support and coupling, the controller 700 may be fixed within the controller mounting portion 313. The controller 700 in a fixed state may form a predetermined angle with the base bottom surface 311.

Fig. 36 is a rear view illustrating a state in which a controller and a fan mount are coupled to a circulation duct and a base according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 36, in a state in which the fan mounting part 350 is mounted on the circulation duct 320, the fan mounting part 350 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the controller 700 in the front-rear direction. Further, as described above, the fan mounting part 350 and the controller 700 may be coupled to each other in the process of mounting the fan mounting part 350 to the circulation duct 320. Thus, the position of the controller 700 may be determined.

In addition, a noise filter 390 may be installed at the rear of the controller 700. Further, a noise filter 390 may be disposed under the protective rib 3553. The protective rib 3553 may prevent moisture from falling onto the noise filter 390.

In one example, the protective rib 3553 may include an inclined surface 3553a extending downward from a portion above the noise filter 390 and a discharge surface 3553b extending downward in a vertical direction from a lower end of the inclined surface 3553 a.

In one example, the protective rib 3553 may be disposed to overlap the noise filter 390 in the height direction of the cabinet 100. When the protective rib 3553 is disposed to overlap the noise filter 390 in the height direction, the protective rib 3553 can more effectively prevent moisture from falling onto the noise filter 390.

In addition, the noise filter 390 may be disposed to overlap the inclined surface 3553a in the height direction. Due to the inclination of the inclined surface 3553a, water falling onto the inclined surface 3553a can flow in a direction avoiding the noise filter 390.

In addition, a discharge surface 3553b may be provided at a lower end of the inclined surface 3553 a. The discharge surface 3553b may discharge the moisture that has flowed along the inclined surface 3553a to the outside of the noise filter 390. That is, the inclined surface 3553a and the drain surface 3553b can effectively prevent water generated at a position above the noise filter 390 from being shunted onto the noise filter 390.

In one example, the blower fan 353 may be disposed to overlap the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 in the front-rear direction. In the conventional laundry treating apparatus, the evaporator and the condenser are spaced apart from the blower fan in a height direction. Therefore, flow loss can occur.

However, in the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the condenser 343 or the evaporator 341 may be disposed to overlap the blower fan 353 in the front-rear direction, thereby preventing flow loss from occurring. In addition, a blower fan 353 may be disposed behind the evaporator 341 or the condenser 343 so as to more easily regulate the air flow supplied to the laundry treating space 220.

Further, the fan housing 351 may be disposed to overlap the compressor 342 in the width direction of the base 310. In other words, the fan housing 351 may be disposed to overlap the compressor 342 in the left-right direction. Since the fan housing 351 is disposed at the rear, the fan housing 351 may overlap the compressor 342 in the width direction, and space utilization may be increased.

Further, the fan housing 351 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the steam supply unit 800 in the width direction of the base. In the conventional laundry treating apparatus, since the fan housing is disposed at the front side of the machine room, it is difficult for the fan housing to overlap the steam supply unit in the width direction. However, in the present disclosure, since the fan housing 351 is installed at the rear of the circulation duct 320, the fan housing 351 may overlap with the steam supply unit 800 in the width direction.

The steam supply unit 800 and the fan housing 351 are components for generating hot air or steam to be supplied to the laundry treating space 220. That is, when the parts for generating the hot air or steam to be supplied to the laundry treating space 220 are arranged to overlap each other in the width direction, the parts may be easily connected to the through holes defined at the rear side of the bottom surface of the laundry treating space. Therefore, the space utilization efficiency is improved.

Further, when the steam supply unit 800 and the fan case 351 are disposed to overlap each other in the width direction, the through holes communicating with the laundry treating space 220 may also be easily defined adjacent to each other. That is, the convenience of manufacture and the assembling performance can be improved.

Fig. 37 shows a cross-sectional view of a circulation duct, a base, and a fan mount according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, fig. 37 shows a cross section perpendicular to the width direction of the base.

Referring to fig. 37, the air discharge port 323 may include an air extension pipe 3231 extending rearward from the duct body 321. In addition, the air discharge port 323 may include an air discharge pipe 3232 extending rearward from the air extension pipe 3231.

The air extension pipe 3231 may be configured to guide air within the duct body 321 in a rearward direction. In addition, the air discharge pipe 3232 may be configured to discharge air inside the duct body 321 to the outside of the duct body 321.

The air extension pipe 3231 and the air discharge pipe 3232 may be integrally formed with the duct body 321. Specifically, the duct body 321, the air extension pipe 3231, and the air discharge pipe 3232 may be integrally formed with each other using a mold.

Referring to fig. 7 and 37 together, the mold for forming the air extension pipe 3231 may be removed as shown in fig. 7. That is, the mold for forming the air extension pipe 3231 may be removed in the forward direction. On the other hand, the mold for forming the air discharge pipe 3232 may be removed in the backward direction.

Accordingly, the air discharge pipe parting line 3236 may be formed at a point where the air discharge pipe 3232 and the air extension pipe 3231 are connected to each other. The rear side and the front side of the air discharge port 323 based on the air discharge pipe parting line 3236 may be defined as an air discharge pipe 3232 and an air extension pipe 3231, respectively.

That is, since the mold removal directions of the air extension pipe 3231 and the air discharge pipe 3232 are different from each other, the diameter gradients of the air extension pipe 3231 and the air discharge pipe 3232 may also be different from each other. In particular, the inner diameter gradients of the air extension pipe 3231 and the air discharge pipe 3232 may be different from each other.

In general, the inner diameter may refer to a tubular inner diameter. That is, it may refer to a tubular diameter. However, the air extension pipe 3231 may be formed in a bell mouth shape instead of a cylindrical pipe shape. Thus, the inner diameter is herein understood to be the cross-sectional area of the passage through which the air flows.

In other words, the inner diameter of the channel is here understood to mean the vertical dimension or width of the cross section perpendicular to the air flow direction or the pipe extension direction. That is, when a passage through which air flows is cut in a plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction, the width or vertical dimension of the cut surface of the passage may be referred to as an inner diameter.

The air extension tube 3231 and the air discharge tube 3232 may increase in inner diameter along their respective mold removal directions. For example, a mold for forming the air extension pipe 3231 may be removed in a forward direction. In this regard, the inner diameter of the air extension tube 3231 may increase in a forward direction.

On the other hand, the mold for forming the air discharge pipe 3232 may be removed in the backward direction. In this regard, the inner diameter of the air discharge pipe 3232 may increase in a rearward direction.

In the above case, the portion where the air extension pipe 3231 and the air discharge pipe 3232 are connected to each other may have the smallest inner diameter in the entire air discharge port 323. That is, the portion where the air extension pipe 3231 and the air discharge pipe 3232 are connected to each other may have the smallest inner diameter in the air extension pipe 3231 and the air discharge pipe 3232. In other words, the diameter of the air discharge pipe parting line 3236 may be the smallest inner diameter of the air discharge port 323.

In other words, the internal cross-sectional area of the air extension pipe 3231 may decrease along the extension direction of the air extension pipe 3231, and the internal cross-sectional area of the air discharge pipe 3232 may increase along the extension direction of the air discharge pipe 3232. In this regard, the direction of extension may be directed in a rearward direction. In addition, the extending direction may refer to the extending direction of the air discharge port 323.

In addition, the first housing 354 may communicate with the air discharge pipe 3232. The fan housing inlet 3542 may be coupled to the air discharge duct 3232 for communication therewith. That is, when the duct coupling portion 3543 and the discharge port coupling portion 3234 are coupled to each other, the fan housing inlet 3542 and the air discharge duct 3232 may be disposed to communicate with each other.

Fig. 38 is a top view of a cross section of a circulation duct according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, fig. 38 shows a circulation duct cut into a section parallel to the ground.

Referring to fig. 38, the inner diameter D1 of the air extension pipe may decrease in the extension direction of the air extension pipe, and the degree of decrease in the inner diameter D1 of the air extension pipe may decrease in the extension direction of the air extension pipe. That is, the inner diameter D1 of the air extension pipe may decrease as the distance from the duct body 321 increases, and the rate of decrease thereof may decrease as the distance from the duct body 321 increases.

In other words, the inner diameter D1 of the air extension tube may decrease more rapidly as it gets closer to the pipe body, and may decrease more gradually as it gets farther from the pipe body.

When the inner diameter D1 of the air extension pipe is formed based on the above-described reduction ratio, the inside of the air extension pipe may be formed in a bell mouth shape. The flow rate of air passing through the air extension pipe 3231 can be increased by the above-described shape. In addition, there is an effect of reducing the flow loss of the air flowing through the air extension pipe 3231.

In one example, the inner diameter D3 of the air discharge pipe may increase with increasing distance from the pipe body 321. That is, the inner diameter D3 of the air discharge pipe 3232 may increase along the extending direction.

In summary, the air discharged from the duct body 321 can increase the flow rate while flowing along the air extension pipe 3231, and the inner diameter of the air extension pipe 3231 becomes narrower in the flow direction. In addition, the air having passed through the air extension pipe 3231 may be discharged to the outside of the circulation pipe 320 via the air discharge pipe 3232, and the inner diameter of the air discharge pipe 3232 gradually increases.

That is, the air discharged from the duct body 321 may be discharged from the circulation duct 320 as the flow rate thereof increases and then decreases. The above shape has an effect of reducing air flow loss.

Further, a gradient formed between the inner surface of the air extension pipe 3231 and the extension direction of the air extension pipe 3231 may be different from a gradient formed between the inner surface of the air discharge pipe 3232 and the extension direction of the air discharge pipe 3232.

In this regard, the extending direction of the air extension pipe 3231 and the extending direction of the air discharge pipe 3232 may refer to the front-rear direction. In addition, the extending direction of the air extension pipe 3231 and the extending direction of the air discharge pipe 3232 may refer to a direction in which the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 are sequentially arranged.

Referring to the enlarged view in fig. 38, a gradient 3231r formed between the inner surface of the air extension pipe 3231 and the extending direction of the air discharge pipe 3231 may be different from a gradient 3232r formed between the inner surface of the air discharge pipe 3232 and the extending direction of the air discharge pipe 3232.

In particular, the gradient 3231r of the air extension tube and the gradient 3232r of the air discharge tube may be formed in different directions. In particular, the direction of the gradient may be reversed around the air discharge tube parting line 3236.

Referring to fig. 38 and 8, a distance 1 323a (which is a length in the front-rear direction of the air extension pipe 3231) may be smaller than a distance 2 323c (which is a length in the front-rear direction of the heat exchanger mounting portion 3212).

The mold for forming the air extension pipe 3231 may be removed by being moved upward after being withdrawn in the forward direction. That is, the mold for forming the air extension pipe 3231 may be drawn forward in a state of being located in the duct body 321, and then removed by being moved upward.

In this regard, when the distance 1 323a is greater than the distance 2 323c, the removal of the mold for forming the air extension pipe 3231 may be disturbed. Therefore, when the distance 1 323a is larger than the distance 2 323c, there is an effect that the mold manufacturing can be performed.

In addition, the distance 1 323a, which is the length of the air extension pipe 3231 in the front-rear direction, may be smaller than the distance between the installation partition wall and the air extension pipe. The distance between the installation partition wall 3211 and the air extension pipe 3231 may mean the same distance as the distance 2 323 c. In addition, in the above case, there is an effect of facilitating manufacturing of the air extension pipe 3231 using a mold.

In one example, the mounting dividing wall 3211 may be configured to partially support a front surface of the evaporator 341. That is, the installation of the partition wall 3211 may prevent air from flowing into one side surface of the evaporator 341. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the air passing through the evaporator 341 from leaking to the side surface of the evaporator 341 without sufficiently exchanging heat. That is, the installation of the partition wall 3211 has an effect of improving the heat exchange efficiency of the evaporator 341.

In one example, the air discharge port 323 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the compressor 342 in the width direction of the base 310. Since the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 are integrally formed with each other, and the compressor mounting 312 is integrally formed with the base 310, the compressor mounting 312 may overlap the air discharge port 323 of the circulation duct 320 in the width direction.

When the air discharge port 323 overlaps with the compressor 342 in the width direction, there is an effect of more effectively using the limited space of the machine room.

In addition, the air discharge port 323 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the controller 700 in the height direction of the cabinet 100. Since the controller mounting portion 313 may be defined below the circulation duct 320, the controller 700 may also be disposed in the height direction together with the air discharge port 323.

In the above case, the limited space of the machine room can be more effectively utilized. Accordingly, there is an effect of further fixing the laundry treating space 220.

Fig. 39 is a rear view illustrating a coupled state of a steam supply unit of the laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, fig. 39 shows a state in which the decomposition components in fig. 22 are coupled to each other.

Referring to fig. 39 and 4, the steam supply unit 800 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the compressor 342 in the height direction of the cabinet 100.

In the conventional laundry treating apparatus, the steam supply unit is disposed to overlap the compressor in the width direction. In the conventional laundry treating apparatus, since the circulation duct and the base are spaced apart from each other, it is difficult for the compressor and the steam supply unit to overlap each other in the height direction.

However, in the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 are integrally formed with each other, and an area occupied by the compressor on the base 310 is reduced. Accordingly, the arrangement structure of the steam supply unit 800 is also changed.

With the above arrangement structure changed, the steam supply unit 800 may be disposed above the compressor mounting 312. In other words, the steam supply unit 800 may be disposed above the compressor 342. A specific arrangement structure of the steam supply unit 800 will be described later.

In addition, the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a fan mounting part 350 coupled to the circulation duct 320 to allow the inner case 200 and the circulation duct 320 to communicate with each other and circulate air in the laundry treating space 220.

The steam supply unit 800 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the fan mounting part 350 in the width direction of the base 310. When the steam supply unit 800 is mounted on the base cover 360, the steam supply unit 800 may be disposed to overlap the fan mounting part 350 in the width direction.

Further, the fan mounting part 350 may include a blower fan 353 forming an air flow for circulation of air in the laundry treating space 220, a fan housing 351 coupled to the circulation duct 320 and accommodating the blower fan 353 therein, and a discharge duct 352 extending from the fan housing 351 toward the inner case 200 and allowing the fan housing 351 and the inner case 200 to communicate with each other.

That is, the discharge duct 352 may be formed to extend upward from the fan housing 351. That is, the discharge duct 352 may be closer to the inner case 200 than the blower fan 353.

The steam supply unit 800 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the discharge duct 352 in the width direction of the base.

When the steam supply unit 800 is disposed on the base cover 360, the steam supply unit 800 may be disposed to overlap the discharge duct 352 in the width direction.

In the conventional laundry treating apparatus, the steam supply unit 800 is disposed under the circulation duct 320. Accordingly, the steam supply unit 800 is located farther from the inner case 200 than the circulation duct 320. However, the steam supply unit 800 according to the present disclosure may be disposed above the circulation duct 320. Accordingly, the steam supply unit 800 may be disposed to overlap the discharge duct 352 in the width direction.

The discharge duct 352 and the steam supply unit 800 may each communicate with the laundry treating space 220 to supply hot air or moisture to the laundry treating space 220. Accordingly, it is preferable to arrange the discharge duct 352 and the steam supply unit 800 adjacent to the laundry treating space 220 in view of heat efficiency and the like.

Accordingly, when the steam supply unit 800 is disposed to overlap the discharge duct 352 in the width direction, it is possible to prevent a temperature from being lowered during the steam flow generated in the steam supply unit 800 to the laundry treating space 220.

In one example, the steam supply unit 800 may include a steam supply unit housing 810, and water for generating steam is stored in the steam supply unit housing 810. Further, the steam supply unit 800 may include a mounting bracket 870 that surrounds at least a portion of the steam supply unit housing 810 and positions the steam supply unit housing 810 above the compressor 342.

That is, the mounting bracket 870 may be coupled to another component inside the machine room to position the steam supply unit housing 810 above the compressor 342. That is, the mounting bracket 870 may position the steam supply unit 800 above the compressor 342.

The mounting bracket 870 may be coupled to one side surface of the steam supply unit housing 810 facing the compressor. That is, the mounting bracket 870 may be coupled to the steam supply unit housing 810 so as to surround the lower side of the steam supply unit housing 810.

The mounting bracket 870 may be used to protect the steam supply unit housing 810. The compressor 342 is configured to discharge high-temperature high-pressure refrigerant. Therefore, the probability of the compressor 342 igniting may be high. In this regard, since the steam supply unit 800 also generates steam therein, the steam supply unit 800 is maintained at a high temperature such that the possibility of the ignition of the steam supply unit 800 is high.

In this regard, the mounting bracket 870 may be disposed around one surface of the steam supply unit housing 810 facing the compressor 342 in order to prevent ignition of the steam supply unit housing 810 caused by the compressor 342.

As described above, in order to prevent the steam supply unit housing 810 from being ignited, the mounting bracket 870 may be made of a non-flammable material. In particular, the mounting bracket 870 may be made of a metallic material. The mounting bracket 870 may also perform a function of preventing the ignition of the steam supply unit housing 810, but may also perform a function of fixing the position of the steam supply unit housing 810. Accordingly, when the mounting bracket 870 is made of a metal material, the steam supply unit housing 810 may be more firmly supported.

Fig. 40 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a base cover and a steam supply unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 40, a steam supply unit 800 may be coupled to the base cover 360. In this regard, the steam supply unit 800 may be coupled to the base cover 360 through a mounting bracket 870.

In one example, the mounting bracket 870 may include a lower panel 871 located below the steam supply unit housing 810, and side panels 872 extending from the lower panel 871 and located on both side surfaces of the steam supply unit housing 810. That is, the mounting bracket 870 may be disposed to surround the steam supply unit housing 810.

That is, the side panel 872 may place the steam supply unit housing 810 in place. In addition, the lower panel 871 may separate the steam supply unit housing 810 from the compressor 342. Accordingly, the lower panel 871 may prevent ignition of the steam supply unit housing 810.

In one example, the mounting bracket 870 may include a securing clip 873, the securing clip 873 extending from the side panel 872, coupled to the steam supply unit housing 810, and preventing the steam supply unit housing 810 from separating from the mounting bracket 870. The fixing clip 873 may be formed to be elastically deformed. Accordingly, the fixing clip 873 may firmly support the steam supply unit housing 810 using elasticity.

Specifically, the steam supply unit housing 810 may include a housing body 811, the housing body 811 providing a space for storing water and accommodating water therein. Further, a housing support 812 extending along the circumferential direction of the housing body 811 may be included. The housing support 812 may protrude from the housing body and may extend along a circumferential direction of the housing body 811.

The above-described fixation clamps 873 may be coupled to the housing support 812. The fixing clip 873 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the case support 812, and may be more firmly fixed to the steam supply unit case 810.

In addition, the mounting bracket 870 may include a bracket recess 875 in which a portion of the lower panel 871 is recessed in a direction away from the steam supply unit housing 810 so as to be spaced apart from the steam supply unit housing 810.

When a portion of the lower panel 871 is recessed downward, a bracket recess 875 may be defined. Further, the bracket recess 875 may be defined by pressing the lower panel 871. A portion of the steam supply unit housing 810 and the lower panel 871 may be spaced apart from each other by the bracket recess 875.

Further, an air layer may be formed in the holder recess 875. Accordingly, it is possible to more effectively prevent a fire in the compressor 342 or heat generated from the compressor 342 from being transferred to the steam supply unit housing 810. That is, the supporter recess 875 prevents the steam supply unit 800 from firing.

In one example, a laundry treatment apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a base cover 360 coupled to the circulation duct 320 and shielding at least a portion of an open top surface of the circulation duct 320. In addition, the base cover 360 may form a part of a passage through which air in the laundry treating space 220 circulates. Specifically, the base cover 360 may form an upper surface of a passage through which air in the laundry treating space 220 circulates.

The steam supply unit 800 may be mounted on the base cover 360. Specifically, the mounting bracket 870 may be coupled to the base cover 360.

In particular, the base cover 360 may include a shielding body 363 shielding a portion of the open top surface of the circulation duct 320, and an inlet body 361 extending from the shielding body 363 and allowing the inner case 200 and the circulation duct to communicate with each other. The inlet body 361 may be disposed in front of the blocking body 363.

In addition, the base cover 360 may include a steam supply unit fixing part 3632 provided on the shielding body 363 to fix the steam supply unit 800. The steam supply unit fixing part 3632 may be coupled to the mounting bracket 870. The steam supply unit fixing part 3632 may extend from the shielding body 363 in a direction away from the inlet body 361.

In addition, the mounting bracket 870 may include a bracket fixing portion 874 extending downward from the lower panel 871. The bracket fixing portion 874 may extend from the lower panel 871 in a direction away from the steam supply unit housing 810. The bracket fixing portion 874 may be formed by bending one side of the lower panel 871.

The bracket fixing part 874 may be coupled to the steam supply unit fixing part 3632. The bracket fixing part 874 may be coupled to the steam supply unit fixing part 3632 by a separate fastening member. That is, the steam supply unit 800 may be disposed above the compressor 342 through the coupling between the bracket fixing part 874 and the steam supply unit fixing part 3632.

In one example, the mounting bracket 870 may include a bracket aperture 876 defined to extend through the lower panel 871. The bracket hole 876 may be defined to extend through a side of the lower panel 871 facing the steam supply unit housing 810.

In addition, the steam supply unit housing 810 may include a steam housing protrusion 813 protruding from the housing body 811 and inserted into the holder hole 876. The steam housing protrusion 813 may protrude from one surface of the steam supply unit housing 810 facing the lower panel 871. The steam housing protrusion 813 may be inserted into the holder hole 876 so that the steam supply unit housing 810 and the mounting holder 870 may be firmly fixed.

The steam housing protrusion 813 and the bracket hole 876 may include a plurality of steam housing protrusions and a plurality of bracket holes, respectively. When the plurality of steam housing protrusions 813 are coupled to the plurality of bracket holes 876, respectively, the relative movement of the steam supply unit housing 810 on the mounting bracket 870 may be prevented.

Fig. 41 illustrates a cross section of a steam supply unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 41, a portion of the lower panel 871 may be spaced apart from the steam supply unit housing 810 by a bracket recess 875. In addition, the fixation clamp 873 may be supported by a housing support 812. The fixation clamp 873 may be coupled to the housing support 812.

The fixing clip 873 may be made of an elastically deformable material. Accordingly, the fixing clip 873 may be removed from the steam supply unit housing 810 by elastically deforming the fixing clip 873 in a direction away from the steam supply unit housing 810.

In addition, steam housing protrusion 813 may be inserted into bracket hole 876. The steam housing protrusion 813 may protrude from a bottom surface of the steam supply unit housing 810. Further, the steam housing protrusion 813 may protrude from the bottom surface of the steam supply unit housing 810 toward the lower panel 871.

Fig. 42 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a steam supply unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, as seen from below.

Referring to fig. 42, a state in which the steam housing protrusion 813 protrudes from the bottom surface of the housing body 811 can be seen in more detail. Further, the steam supply unit housing 810 may include a steam body rib 814 spaced apart from the steam housing protrusion 813 and protruding from a bottom surface of the housing body 811.

In one example, the mounting bracket 870 may include a bracket slot 877 extending through one side of the lower panel 871. The bracket slit 877 may be defined to be spaced apart from the bracket aperture 876. In particular, the bracket slit 877 may be defined to extend in one direction. That is, the bracket slit 877 may be defined in a slit shape.

The steam body rib 814 may be inserted into the bracket slit 877. The steam body rib 814 may extend in the same direction as the bracket slit 877. The steam body rib 814 may be prevented from moving in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction thereof.

As described above, the steam housing protrusion 813 and the steam body rib 814 may be spaced apart from each other so as to support the steam supply unit housing 810 at different points. Accordingly, the steam body rib 814 and the steam housing protrusion 813 may increase a coupling force between the steam supply unit housing 810 and the mounting bracket 870. Accordingly, the steam body rib 814 and the steam housing protrusion 813 have an effect of improving structural stability of the entire steam supply unit 800.

In one example, the bracket fixing portion 874 described above may be formed by bending one side of the lower panel 871 defining the bracket recess 875 downward. As described above, the bracket fixing part 874 may be coupled to the steam supply unit fixing part 3632 formed on the base cover 360. When the steam supply unit fixing part 3632 and the bracket fixing part 874 are coupled to each other, a lower portion of the steam supply unit 800 may be supported.

Fig. 43 specifically illustrates a water reservoir between a base and a component of a circulation pipe according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 43, a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a circulation duct 320 provided in the machine room 300, accommodating the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, and providing a passage through which air in the laundry treating space circulates; and a base 310 provided in the machine room 300 and supporting a lower portion of the circulation duct 320.

Furthermore, the circulation pipe 320 may include: a circulation duct bottom surface 325 forming a bottom surface of a passage through which air in the laundry treating space circulates; and a water reservoir 326 defined as a recessed side of the circulation duct bottom surface 325 and collecting water condensed in the evaporator 341 therein.

The water reservoir 326 may be defined by being recessed in the circulation tube bottom surface 325 and integrally formed with the circulation tube bottom surface 325. That is, no separate component is coupled or added to define the reservoir 326. Thus, water can be prevented from leaking from the reservoir 326.

In addition, when the circulation duct 320 is formed, the water reservoir 326 may be defined together. That is, the mold used to form the circulation duct 320 may define the water reservoir 326.

As shown in fig. 25, the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be integrally formed with each other. That is, the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be integrally formed by a mold. That is, the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 may constitute a base molding M integrally formed.

In one example, the mold defining the water reservoir 326 may be removed upward. That is, the water reservoir 326 may be inclined with respect to the direction in which the mold defining the water reservoir 326 is removed. The mold defining the reservoir 326 may be more easily removed by a corresponding tilt. Thus, the mass of the reservoir 326 defined by the mold is improved.

In addition, the water reservoir 326 may be defined to overlap the evaporator 341 or the condenser 343 in the height direction. In the conventional laundry treating apparatus 1, a separate space for storing water generated by the evaporator 341 is not defined. However, the present disclosure has an effect of more effectively collecting water generated from the evaporator 341 and discharging the collected water to the outside by defining the water reservoir 326 in the circulation duct bottom surface 325.

When condensate is effectively discharged, there is an effect of solving a hygienic problem occurring when condensate remains. In addition, when the evaporator 341 and the water reservoir 326 are disposed to overlap each other in the height direction, the flow path of condensate generated by the evaporator 341 can be reduced.

Accordingly, condensate may be prevented from remaining at locations other than the water reservoir 326, preventing sanitary and performance problems from being caused.

In one example, the water reservoir 326 may be defined to overlap the controller mount 313 in the width direction of the base 310. In particular, the water reservoir 326 may be defined on the right side of the controller mount 313 when viewed from the front.

When the water reservoir 326 and the base 310 are disposed to overlap each other in the width direction as described above, the limited space within the machine room can be more effectively utilized.

In the case of the conventional laundry treating apparatus, the separate water reservoir 326 is not defined, and the controller 700 is also fixed by a supporter separately coupled to the base 310. Therefore, it is difficult to arrange the water reservoir 326 and the controller mounting portion 313 to overlap each other in the width direction.

In one example, the water reservoir 326 may be defined to overlap at least a portion of the compressor mount 312 in a front-to-rear direction.

In the conventional laundry treating apparatus, an evaporator is placed above a compressor. Thus, condensate produced by the evaporator also results from a location above the compressor.

However, in the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the compressor 342 and the evaporator 341 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other in the front-rear, left-right directions, instead of being disposed in the vertical direction. Accordingly, the water reservoir 326 and the compressor mounting 312 may be disposed to overlap each other in the front-rear direction.

As described above, when the compressor mounting 312 and the water reservoir 326 are disposed to overlap each other in the front-rear direction, the limited space within the machine room can be more effectively utilized.

In one example, the width 326w of the reservoir may be less than the width of the compressor mount 312. When the width 326w of the reservoir is too large, the space in which residual water may be generated may be enlarged. Therefore, by defining the width 326w of the reservoir to be smaller than the width of the compressor mounting 312, the possibility of residual water generation can be reduced.

Further, the width 326w of the reservoir may be less than half the width 321w of the conduit body. When the width 326w of the water reservoir is greater than half the width 321w of the pipe body, the area where residual water can be generated can be enlarged as described above.

Therefore, when the width 326w of the water reservoir is less than half of the width 321w of the pipe body, the possibility of sanitary problems occurring is reduced.

Further, the width 326w of the reservoir may be greater than the width 3211w of the mounting partition wall. When the width 326w of the reservoir is greater than the width 3211w of the installation partition wall, water located behind the installation partition wall 3211 may flow forward.

The width 326w of the reservoir, the width 321w of the pipe body, and the width 3211w of the installation partition wall may represent all maximum or minimum widths of the respective parts, respectively. Further, it is understood that each of the width 326w of the water reservoir, the width 321w of the pipe body, and the width 3211w of the installation partition wall represents a value between the maximum width and the minimum width of each component.

In addition, the reservoir 326 may include a reservoir bottom surface 3261 that forms a bottom surface thereof. The reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be farther from the inner housing 200 than the circulation tube bottom surface 325. That is, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 can be located below the circulation tube bottom surface 325. That is, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be disposed closer to the ground than the circulation tube bottom surface 325.

As the reservoir bottom surface 3261 is closer to the ground, water located on the circulation tube may be collected by gravity into the reservoir 326.

In addition, at least a portion of the mounting dividing wall 3211 may be located in the reservoir 326. That is, the installation partitioning wall 3211 may protrude from the inner surface of the duct body 321 and may extend upward from the reservoir bottom surface 3261.

Because the installation partition wall 3211 is located in the water reservoir 326, air flowing into the evaporator 341 can be prevented from flowing through the water reservoir 326. That is, the installation of the partition wall 3211 may increase the exchange efficiency of heat generated by the evaporator 341.

In one example, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be inclined downward in a direction in which the mounting partition wall 3211 protrudes from the inner surface of the duct body 321. That is, the installation partitioning wall 3211 protrudes in the left direction in the drawing. In this regard, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be sloped downwardly in a leftward direction.

When the installation partitioning wall 3211 is provided, residual water may be generated between the rear surface of the installation partitioning wall 3211 and the inner wall of the duct main body 321. When the inclination of the installation partitioning wall 3211 is formed as described above, there is an effect of preventing the installation partitioning wall 3211 from generating residual water.

In one example, the water reservoir 326 may include a drain 3263 that extends through one side of the circulation tube 320 and allows the water reservoir 326 and the exterior of the circulation tube to communicate with each other. A drain pipe 3263 may be formed to extend through the pipe body 321. A drain pipe may be formed to extend through the front surface of the water reservoir 326.

In one example, the installation partition wall 3211 may be provided at one side in the width direction of the water reservoir 326, and the drain pipe may be provided at the other side in the width direction of the water reservoir 326. In other words, the installation partition wall 3211 and the drain pipe 3263 may be disposed at different sides based on the width direction of the water reservoir 326.

For example, when the installation partition wall 3211 is provided at the right side of the water reservoir 326, the drain pipe 3263 may be provided at the left side of the water reservoir 326.

As described above, when the reservoir bottom surface 3261 is inclined downward in the protruding direction of the installation partition wall 3211, water within the reservoir 326 may be collected in the protruding direction. In this regard, in order to more effectively drain the water in the water reservoir 326 through the drain pipe 3263, the drain pipe 3263 should be positioned in a direction to collect the water.

Therefore, as described above, when the installation partitioning wall 3211 and the drain pipe 3263 are positioned at opposite sides based on inclination, it is possible to prevent the generation of residual water caused by the installation partitioning wall 3211. At the same time, there is an effect of more effectively discharging the water in the reservoir 326.

In one example, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 can be disposed to slope downward toward the drain pipe 3263. The drain pipe 3263 is a member for discharging water in the water reservoir 326 to the outside of the water reservoir 326. Accordingly, when the water in the water reservoir 326 is concentrated toward the drain pipe 3263, the water in the water reservoir 326 can be more effectively removed.

Accordingly, when the reservoir bottom surface 3261 is inclined downward toward the drain pipe 3263, water within the reservoir 326 may concentrate toward the drain pipe 3263. That is, the water in the water reservoir 326 can be easily discharged, and the generation of residual water can be effectively prevented.

For example, when the drain pipe 3263 is formed at the left front side of the water reservoir 326, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be inclined downward in a forward direction. Meanwhile, the reservoir bottom surface 3261 may be inclined downward in the left direction.

In one example, the reservoir 326 may include a reservoir recess 3262, which is defined when one side of the reservoir bottom surface 3261 is recessed and positioned below the reservoir bottom surface 3262.

The reservoir recess 3262 may be positioned closest to the ground among the components of the reservoir 326. The reservoir depression 3262 may be positioned in a downward sloping direction of the reservoir bottom surface 3261. For example, when the reservoir bottom surface 3261 is inclined downward in the left and forward directions, a reservoir depression 3262 may be formed at the left front side of the reservoir bottom surface 3261.

Further, the drain pipe 3263 may be configured to allow the reservoir recess 3262 and the outside of the circulation pipe 320 to communicate with each other. That is, the drain pipe 3263 is formed where the water in the water reservoir 326 is concentrated, so that the water in the water reservoir 326 can be more effectively discharged.

The drain pipe 3263 may be formed to extend through a side of the circulation duct 320 where the water reservoir recess 3262 is provided. That is, the drain pipe 3263 may be configured to allow the lowermost portion of the water reservoir 326 to communicate with the outside.

In one example, referring to fig. 43, the water reservoir 326 may include a water level sensor 3266 for sensing the water level collected in the water reservoir 326. The water level sensor 3266 may further include a sensor receiving hole 3267, the sensor receiving hole 3267 being defined to extend through one side of the circulation pipe 320, and a portion of the water level sensor 3266 being inserted into the sensor receiving hole 3267. In particular, the sensor receiving hole 3267 may be defined to extend through a side surface of the circulation duct 320.

The sensor receiving hole 3267 may be located at a vertical water level higher than a maximum water level of water collected in the water reservoir. In other words, the vertical dimension HL (which is the distance between the reservoir bottom surface 3261 and the sensor receiving hole 3267) may be greater than the maximum vertical dimension WL of water. The vertical dimension HL may represent the distance between the reservoir bottom surface 3261 and the lower end of the sensor receiving hole 3267.

When the sensor receiving hole 3267 is spaced upward from the maximum water level, leakage through the sensor receiving hole 3267 can be prevented.

In one example, the water level sensor 3266 may include: a sensor body 3266c located outside the circulation pipe 320 and connected to the controller 700; and a first detection sensor 3266a and a second detection sensor 3266b extending from the sensor body 3266c so as to extend through the sensor receiving hole 3267 and be located within the circulation duct.

The first and second detection sensors 3266a and 3266b may be inserted into the sensor receiving hole 3267 so as to be disposed within the circulation duct 320. The first and second detection sensors 3266a, 3266b may measure the water level within the water reservoir 326.

Fig. 44 illustrates a residual water treatment device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, fig. 44 shows a residual water treatment device provided in a circulation duct. More specifically, fig. 44 shows a residual water treatment device provided in a pipe body.

Referring to fig. 44 and fig. 12 and 13, the residual water treatment device 330 may include: a drain pump 331 which provides power to allow condensed water collected in the reservoir 326 to flow to the drain container 302; a first drain hose 3351 allowing the drain pump 331 and the reservoir 326 to communicate with each other; and a second drain hose 3352 allowing the drain pump 331 and the drain container 302 to communicate with each other.

Further, the residual water treatment device 330 may include: an inlet pipe 332 extending from one side of the circulation duct 320 to be connected to a second drain hose 3352; a drain pipe 334 extending from one side of the circulation pipe 320 to allow the inlet pipe 332 and the drain tank 302 to communicate with each other; and a guide pipe 333 extending from one side of the circulation duct 320 to allow the interiors of the drain container 302 and the circulation duct 320 to communicate with each other and guide water flowing backward from the drain container 302 into the circulation duct.

That is, the water returned from the drain tank 302 may flow back into the circulation pipe 320 via the guide pipe 333. That is, the drain tank 302 may be configured to communicate with the guide pipe 333 and the drain pipe 334. Water may be introduced into the drain container 302 via the drain pipe 334, and water may be discharged from the drain container 302 via the guide pipe 333.

The guide pipe 333 can prevent backflow in the drain tank 302, so that sanitation or electrical problems caused by backflow water can be prevented.

In one example, the residual water treatment device 330 may further include a guide passage 337 extending from the guide pipe 333 toward the water reservoir 326 along an inner surface of the circulation pipe 320, and guiding the water introduced through the guide pipe 333 to the water reservoir 326.

The guide passage 337 may allow water guided to the circulation duct 320 via the guide pipe 333 to be guided to the water reservoir 326. The guide passage 337 may include a preventing rib 3373, the preventing rib 3373 being disposed to face the guide pipe 333 so as to prevent water introduced into the guide pipe 333 from being introduced in the direction of the evaporator 341.

The preventing rib 3373 may extend upward from the guide tube 333 on the inner surface of the duct body 321. Therefore, the water introduced into the guide pipe 333 can be more effectively prevented from flowing toward the evaporator 341.

In addition, the guide passage 337 may include guide ribs 3371, the guide ribs 3371 being configured to allow water introduced into the guide pipe 333 to flow toward the water reservoir 326 along the inner surface of the pipe body 321. The guide rib 3371 may protrude from an inner surface of the duct body 321. Specifically, the guide rib 3371 may protrude from one inner surface of the duct body 321 where the guide tube 333 is formed.

The guide rib 3371 may extend downward from the guide tube 333 toward the water reservoir 326. The water introduced into the guide pipe 333 may flow along the guide rib 3371 in the width direction of the base 310.

In addition, the guide rib 3371 may be positioned above the outside air suction part 322. That is, the guide rib 3371 may be provided on one of inner surfaces of the duct body 321 defining the outside air suction part 322.

In one example, the guide channel 337 may include a guide rib 3372 extending from the guide rib 3371 toward the water reservoir 326. The guide rib 3371 may be configured to connect the prevention rib 3373 and the guide rib 3372 to each other.

The inducing rib 3372 may extend from the guide rib 3371 in the height direction. Accordingly, the inducing rib 3372 may extend in the vertical direction. One end of the guide rib 3372 may be connected to the guide rib 3371, and the other end of the guide rib 3372 may be connected to the reservoir bottom surface 3261.

The inducing rib 3372 may guide the water flowing through the guiding rib 3371 to the water reservoir 326. The inducing rib 3372 may prevent water that has passed through the guiding rib 3371 from splashing out of the water reservoir 326.

Fig. 45 illustrates a water reservoir according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 45, a water reservoir 326 may be formed in the circulation duct 320 at a side remote from the compressor mounting 312. That is, the water reservoir 326 in fig. 45 may be located on the opposite side of the side of fig. 43 where the water reservoir 326 is located.

When the water reservoir 326 is disposed at a side of the circulation pipe 320 remote from the compressor mounting 312, a distance between the residual water treatment device 330 and the water reservoir 326 may be reduced. Accordingly, the residual water treatment device 330 has the effect of reducing the possibility of leakage occurring when water in the reservoir 326 flows.

In addition, the distance between the guide pipe 333 and the water reservoir 326 may be short. Accordingly, the length of the guide passage 337 described above can be further reduced. Therefore, there is an effect of effectively reducing residual water generated in the guide passage 337.

Fig. 46 illustrates an outside air duct according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 46 and 20, an outside air intake 322 extending through a portion of the circulation duct 320 may be included according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, the outside air suction part 322 may be defined to extend through the duct body 321.

The outside air suction part 322 may be defined to overlap the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 in the front-rear direction. That is, the air introduced into the outside air suction part 322 may flow through the evaporator 341 and the compressor 342.

The outside air suction part 322 may extend in the width direction of the duct body 321. In other words, the outside air suction part 322 may have a width greater than the vertical dimension. Accordingly, the external air of the cabinet 100 may be smoothly introduced into the circulation duct via the external air suction part 322.

Air introduced from the outside of the cabinet 100 may be introduced into the laundry treating space 220, thereby ventilating the inside of the laundry treating space. In addition, the outside air of the cabinet 100 may be dehumidified using the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 provided in the circulation duct 320. That is, the outside air suction part 322 may be defined such that the laundry treating apparatus 1 performs a function of dehumidifying the space.

Further, the outside air suction part 322 may be defined to overlap the fan mounting part 350 in the front-rear direction. In addition, the outside air suction part 322 may be defined to overlap the blower fan 353 in the front-rear direction. That is, the air introduced through the outside air suction part 322 may flow to the blower fan 353 without bending the passage. Therefore, there is an effect of reducing the flow loss of the air introduced into the outside air suction part 322.

In one example, the outside air intake 322 may be defined to be spaced upwardly from the reservoir 326. Further, the outside air suction part 322 may be defined to be spaced upward from the circulation duct bottom surface 325.

In one example, the outside air suction part 322 may be defined in the circulation duct 320. Accordingly, when the external air of the cabinet 100 flows into the external air suction part 322, leakage can be prevented from occurring.

In one example, the duct body 321 may be disposed to be spaced rearward from the front end of the base 310. Accordingly, the outside air suction portion 322 extending through the duct body 321 may also be spaced rearward from the front end of the base 310.

That is, the outside air suction part 322 may be defined to be spaced rearward from the front surface of the machine room. Accordingly, the outside air intake 322 may be defined to be spaced rearward from the front surface of the cabinet 100. Because the outside air intake 322 is spaced rearward from the front surface of the cabinet 100, means for guiding outside air of the cabinet 100 to the outside air intake 322 may be required.

Accordingly, the laundry treating apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include an outside air duct 370 connected to the outside air suction part 322 to guide the outside air of the cabinet 100 to the outside air suction part 322.

The outside air duct 370 may include: an extension duct 372 extending forward from the front surface of the outside air intake portion 322; and an air intake duct 371 extending forward from the extension duct 372 so that external air can be introduced thereinto.

The air intake duct 371 may extend forward from a lower portion of the extension duct 372. One end of the air intake duct 371 may be connected to the extension duct 372, and the other end of the air intake duct 371 may be disposed to face the outside of the cabinet 100.

The extension duct 372 may be coupled to the outside air suction part 322 and extend downward, and the intake duct 371 may extend forward from the extension duct 372. That is, a space in which the drain tank 302 or the water supply tank 301 is located may be defined in front of the extension duct 372 and above the air intake duct 371.

That is, the air inlet pipe 371 may be disposed under at least one of the drain container 302 and the water supply container 301. Further, the extension pipe 372 may be disposed at the rear of at least one of the drain container 302 and the water supply container 301.

A separate mounting case (not shown) for mounting the drain container 302 and the water supply container 301 may be provided on the front surface of the machine room 300. A mounting housing (not shown) may be provided in a space defined in front of the extension duct 372 and above the intake duct 371. The drain container 302 and the water supply container 301 may be coupled to a mounting case (not shown) and disposed in front of or above the outside air duct 370.

In addition, the extension duct 372 may form a predetermined angle with the outside air suction part 322. The extension duct 372 may include a stop surface 372s for preventing the outside air intake damper 373 from opening beyond a predetermined angle when the outside air intake damper 373 opens the outside air intake 322.

Further, the width 371w of the inlet duct may be smaller than the width 372w of the extension duct. That is, the cross-sectional area of the passage defined within the outside air duct 370 may be smaller in the intake duct 371 than in the extension duct 372. The flow of air flowing along the outside air duct 370 can be stabilized by the above-described variation in the cross-sectional area of the passage. Namely, the effect of reducing the flow loss is exhibited.

In one example, the extension duct 372 may include an extension duct discharge port 3721 in which a side facing the outside air intake 322 is opened. The area of the extension duct discharge port 3721 may be larger than the area of the outside air suction portion 322.

The extended duct discharge port 3721 may be disposed to surround the outside air suction portion 322. Accordingly, the air having passed through the extension duct 372 may be smoothly introduced into the outside air suction part 322.

In one example, the extension tube 372 may include an extension tube coupling 3722 to couple to a tube body. The extended pipe coupling 3722 may be formed to be coupled with a coupling member such as a bolt. Accordingly, the extension pipe 372 may be coupled to the pipe body 321 through the extension pipe coupling 3722. In addition, the extension duct 372 may be coupled to the outside air suction part 322 through the extension duct coupling part 3722.

In one example, a hose receiving portion 3724 extending from one side of the extension duct 372 may be included. The hose housing 3724 may be configured to house the second drain hose 3352 therein. The hose housing 3724 may define a space in which the second drain hose 3352 is housed together with the front surface of the duct body 321.

Further, a damper shaft receiving portion 3723 defined on the other side surface of the extension duct 372 and into which at least a portion of the outside air suction damper 373 is inserted may be included. The damper shaft housing 3723 may provide a region where the outside air suction damper 373 is installed.

The intake duct 371 may include an external air hole 3711 through which external air is sucked and a partition rib 3712 configured to partition the external air hole 3711 at one end or a free end thereof.

The external air hole 3711 may be defined below the door 400 so as not to be blocked by the door 400. The separation rib 3712 may be configured to separate the inside of the outside air hole 3711 to block the entry of foreign substances or the user's body.

In addition, the partition rib 3712 may include a main partition rib 3712 extending along the intake duct 371 and a sub partition rib 3712 disposed under the extension duct 372. The main separation rib 3712 may be longer than the sub separation rib 3712.

Fig. 47 illustrates an outside air intake damper according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, fig. 47 shows front and rear views of the outside air intake damper.

Referring to fig. 47, the outside air intake damper 373 may include an outside air intake damper main body 3731 configured to be pivotable with respect to the outside air intake 322, and an outside air intake damper seal 3732 coupled to one surface of the outside air intake damper main body 3731 facing the outside air intake 322. The outside air intake damper seal 3732 may shield the outside air intake 322 and the outside air intake damper body 3731.

The outside air intake damper seal 3732 may be made of a material such as rubber so as to closely adhere to the circumference of the outside air intake 322 and prevent circumferential leakage of air through the outside air intake 322.

The outside air intake damper 373 may include an outside air intake damper protrusion 3733 provided at one side in the width direction of the outside air intake damper main body 3731. The outside air suction part damper protrusion 3733 may be supported by the outside air duct 370 or the duct body 321. The outside air intake damper protrusion 3733 may support the pivoting of the outside air intake damper main body 3731.

Further, the outside air intake damper 373 may include an outside air intake damper shaft 3734 provided at the other side in the width direction of the outside air intake damper main body 3731. The outside air intake damper shaft 3734 may be connected to a damper driver 374, the damper driver 374 providing the power for pivoting the outside air intake damper body 3731.

The damper driver 374 may include a driving shaft transmitting rotational force, and may be connected to the outside air intake damper shaft 3734 as the driving shaft to pivot the outside air intake damper body 3731 together with the outside air intake damper seal 3732 coupled to the outside air intake damper body 3731. Further, at least a portion of the outside air intake damper shaft 3734 may be accommodated in the damper shaft accommodating portion 3723. The damper shaft receiving portion 3723 can prevent the separation of the outside air suction portion damper shaft 3734.

Fig. 48 illustrates an operation state of the outside air intake damper according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, fig. 48 is a side sectional view showing a state in which the outside air intake damper is closed and opened.

The extension duct 372 may include a stop surface 372s configured to form a predetermined angle with the outside air intake portion 322 so as to prevent the outside air intake portion damper 373 from opening beyond the predetermined angle in a state in which the outside air intake portion damper 373 opens the outside air intake portion 322. The stop surface 372s may define a space for accommodating the outside air intake damper 373. That is, the stop surface 372s may limit the opening angle of the outside air intake damper 373.

Referring to fig. 48 (a), a state in which the outside air intake damper 373 closes the outside air intake 322 is shown. The outside air intake damper main body 3731 is disposed parallel to the outside air intake 322. When the outside air suction part damper 373 closes the outside air suction part 322, the outside air of the cabinet 100 is restricted from entering the circulation duct 320.

That is, when the outside air suction part damper 373 closes the outside air suction part 322, a laundry treatment step in which air in the laundry treatment space 220 is circulated may be performed.

Referring to (b) of fig. 48, a state in which the outside air intake damper 373 opens the outside air intake 322 is shown. The outside air intake damper body 3731 is disposed parallel to the stop surface 372 s. In this regard, the outside air suction part 322 may be opened, and the outside air of the cabinet 100 may be guided into the outside air suction part 322 via the outside air duct 370, and may flow into the circulation duct 320.

The step of ventilating the inside of the laundry treating space 220 or dehumidifying the outside air of the cabinet 100 may be performed in a state in which the outside air suction part damper 373 opens the outside air suction part 322.

In one example, a space may be defined between the outside air duct 370 and the base bottom surface 311. Specifically, the air intake duct 371 may be formed to be spaced apart from the base bottom surface 311. Specifically, the air intake duct 371 may be provided to be inclined downward in the forward direction from the extension duct 372. Accordingly, a space 370s under the outside air duct may be defined between the intake duct 371 and the base bottom surface 311.

The drain tube 334 may be disposed between the outside air conduit 370 and the base 310. That is, the drain pipe 334 may be located in the space 370s below the outside air duct. Further, the drain pipe 334 may be disposed between the intake conduit 371 and the base bottom surface 311.

A first drain hose 3351 connected to the drain pipe 334 may be disposed in the space 370s under the outside air duct. That is, the first drain hose 3351 may be disposed in the space 370s under the outside air duct and may extend in the width direction of the base.

Fig. 49 to 51 sequentially illustrate a method for assembling a laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure.

Referring to fig. 49 to 51, a method for assembling a laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a method for assembling the following laundry treating apparatus, the laundry treating apparatus including: a cabinet 100 forming an external appearance of the apparatus; an inner case 200 provided within the cabinet 100, defining a laundry treating space 220 therein for accommodating laundry, and having an opening 210 defined at a front surface thereof for laundry to enter and exit; a machine room 300 located under the inner case 200 within the cabinet 100; a base 310 provided on a bottom surface of the machine room 300; and a circulation duct 320 extending from the base 310, including a duct opening 324 at a top surface thereof, and providing a passage through which air in the laundry treating space 220 circulates.

In particular, the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus may include a step of installing a heat supply unit in which an evaporator 341 for removing moisture from air introduced from the laundry treating space 220 and a condenser 343 for heating air introduced from the laundry treating space 220 are installed in the circulation duct 320, and a compressor 342 for supplying compressed refrigerant to the condenser 343 is installed on the base 310 located outside the circulation duct 320.

The step of installing the heating unit may refer to an assembling method shown in (b) of fig. 49. The compressor 342 may be mounted on the compressor mounting 312. In the step of installing the heating unit, the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be installed in the duct body 321. In addition, the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be introduced into the duct body 321 via the duct opening 324.

In addition, the step of installing the heating unit may include all of the above-described installation structures of the compressor, the evaporator, and the condenser.

Further, the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus may include a step of mounting a base cover, wherein the base cover 360 coupled to the circulation duct 320 to block at least a portion of the duct opening 324 and define a passage through which air in the laundry treating space 220 circulates together with the circulation duct 320 is mounted on the circulation duct 320.

The base cover mounting step may include an assembly process shown in fig. 49 (c) and (d).

Referring to (c) and (d) of fig. 49, the base cover 360 may be composed of a first base cover 360a and a second base cover 360 b. It will be appreciated that the first base cap 360a forms part of the shield body 363 and inlet body 361 described above, and the second base cap 360b forms the remainder of the inlet body 361.

It is understood that when the first and second base covers 360a and 360b are coupled to each other, the base covers 360a and 360b have the same functions and configurations as the base cover 360 described above.

In one example, the base cover installation step may include a first base cover installation step in which the first base cover 360a is installed on the circulation duct 320 and a second base cover installation step in which the second base cover 360b is installed in the first base cover 360 a.

The first base cover mounting step may refer to an assembly process shown in (c) of fig. 49. In addition, the second base cover mounting step may refer to an assembling process shown in (d) of fig. 49.

As described above, in the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus, after the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 are installed in the circulation duct 320 and the compressor 342 is installed on the compressor installation part 312, the base cover 360 may be coupled to the open top surface of the circulation duct 320 to define the passage.

In addition, the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus may further include a water cover mounting step of mounting the water cover 327, before the heating unit mounting step is performed, the water cover 327 being disposed on the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320 and between the evaporator 341 or the condenser 343 and the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

The step of installing the water cover 327 may refer to an assembly process shown in (a) of fig. 49. After the water cover 327 is first installed in the circulation duct 320, a heating unit installation step may be performed. In other words, after the water cover 327 is installed in the circulation duct 320, the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be disposed on the water cover 327.

Further, the base cover mounting step may include a damper assembly mounting step in which a damper assembly 364 for selectively opening and closing the inlet 362 is coupled. The damper assembly mounting step may refer to the assembly process shown in fig. 49 (e).

In the damper assembly mounting step, a first damper 3641, a second damper 3642, and a driver 365 may be mounted. As to the particular mounting structure of the damper assembly 364, what is described in fig. 19 may be applied.

Further, the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus may include a steam supply unit installation step in which the steam supply unit 800 is coupled to the base cover 360. The steam supply unit installation step may refer to an assembly process shown in (a) of fig. 50.

In the steam supply unit mounting step, a process of coupling the mounting bracket 870 to the base cover 360 and then coupling the steam supply unit housing 810 to the mounting bracket 870 may be sequentially performed. Conversely, the steam supply unit housing 810 may be coupled to the mounting bracket 870 first, and then the mounting bracket 870 to which the steam supply unit housing 810 is coupled may be coupled to the base cover 360.

As for the specific coupling structure of the steam supply unit 800, the above may be applied.

Further, in the steam supply unit installation step, the steam supply unit 800 may be installed on the base cover 360. In addition, the steam supply unit 800 may be disposed above the compressor 342.

Further, the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus may include a controller mounting step in which the controller 700 is mounted in the controller mounting part 313. The controller mounting step may refer to the assembly process shown in (b) of fig. 50.

In addition, the controller mounting portion 313 may be defined by recessing the lower portion of the circulation duct 320 forward as described above. Therefore, a separate bracket is not necessary to mount the controller 700. Namely, there is an effect of improving the assembling performance.

The specific coupling structure and coupling scheme described above in which the controller 700 is coupled to the controller mounting portion 313 may be applied to the controller mounting step. In particular, the controller 700 may be slidably inserted into the controller mounting portion 313.

In the controller installation step, the controller 700 may be installed under at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. Further, the controller 700 may be disposed to overlap at least one of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 in the height direction of the cabinet 100.

Further, in the controller mounting step, the controller 700 may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the water reservoir 326 in the width direction of the base 310.

When the controller mounting step is performed as described above, there is an effect of arranging various components more compactly inside the machine room.

Further, the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus may include a fan mount mounting step in which the controller 700 is mounted in the controller mount 313, and then the fan mount 350 is coupled to the circulation duct 320.

The fan mount mounting step can be understood to represent the assembly process in (c) and (d) of fig. 50. It will be appreciated that (c) in fig. 50 illustrates a step of coupling the first housing 354 to the circulation duct 320. Further, it is understood that (d) in fig. 50 shows a step of coupling the second housing 355 to the first housing 354.

Further, it is understood that (d) in fig. 50 shows that the second housing 355 to which the blower fan 353 is coupled to the first housing 354, and an exploded perspective view of the second housing 355 and the blower fan 353 is shown.

As for the detailed coupling structure of the blower fan 353, the first housing 354 and the second housing 355, the above may be applied as it is.

In particular, when the first housing 354 is coupled to the circulation duct 320, a portion of the first housing 354 may be coupled to the controller 700. When the controller 700 is coupled with the first housing 354, the position of the controller 700 may be determined.

That is, in the fan mounting part mounting step, the fan mounting part 350 may be mounted at the rear of the controller 700 to support the rear side of the controller 700.

In one example, a method for assembling a laundry treatment apparatus may include a noise filter mounting step, wherein a noise filter 390 is coupled to a base 310. It will be appreciated that (e) in fig. 50 shows a noise filter mounting step.

The noise filter 390 may be disposed behind the fan mounting portion 350 and under the protective rib 3553. Accordingly, the protective rib 3553 can prevent moisture from falling onto the noise filter 390.

In one example, the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus may include an outside air suction part damper mounting step in which an outside air suction part damper 373 for selectively opening and closing the outside air suction part 322 is mounted. It can be seen that (a) in fig. 51 shows an outside air intake damper mounting step.

The above may be applied to a specific structure in which the outside air intake damper 373 is installed in the circulation duct 320. Specifically, the outside air intake damper body 3731 and the outside air intake damper seal 3732 may be coupled to the damper driver 374 while being coupled to each other.

The damper driver 374 may be coupled to an outer side of the circulation duct 320 so as to pivot the outside air intake damper body 3731. The outside air intake damper body 3731 may have one side coupled to the damper driver 374 and the other side pivotably supported by the circulation duct 320.

In one example, the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus may include a pump installation step in which a steam pump 820 connected to the steam supply unit 800 to supply water to the steam supply unit 800 and the residual water treating device 330 to discharge water condensed in the evaporator 341 to the outside of the circulation duct 320 are installed. It can be seen that (b) in fig. 51 shows a pump mounting step.

The steam pump 820 may connect the water supply container 301 and the steam supply unit 800 to each other. In addition, the residual water treatment device 330 may connect the water reservoir and the drain tank 302 to each other. In one example, the residual water treatment device 330 may include one component of the circulation conduit 320. That is, the drain reservoir 302 and the water reservoir 326 may be connected to each other by various components.

As for the detailed structure of the residual water treatment device 330, all the contents of the residual water treatment device 330 described above can be applied.

In one example, a method for assembling a laundry treatment apparatus may include an outside air duct mounting step, wherein the outside air duct 370 is coupled to the circulation duct. It can be seen that (c) in fig. 51 shows an outside air duct mounting step.

In the outside air duct installation step, the outside air duct 370 may be disposed above the residual water treatment device 330. More specifically, the outside air duct 370 may be disposed above the first drain hose 3351 (see fig. 12).

When the method for assembling the laundry treating apparatus according to the present disclosure is applied, the limited space within the machine room 300 may be used as efficiently as possible. Further, based on a sequential assembly process, the various components may be stacked on top of each other or supported by each other. Therefore, there is an effect that space utilization efficiency can be further improved.

Further, when the base 310 and the circulation duct 320 are not manufactured as separate components but molded as a single component, the assembly process of the assembler can be reduced, so that the assembly performance can be improved. In addition, it has the effect of improving productivity and reducing cost.

The present disclosure may be embodied in various forms such that the scope of the claims thereof is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Accordingly, when a modified embodiment includes the components of the claims of the present disclosure, it should be considered as falling within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1.A laundry treatment apparatus, the laundry treatment apparatus comprising:

A cabinet for forming an external appearance of the laundry treatment apparatus;

an inner case disposed within the cabinet, defining a laundry treatment space therein for accommodating laundry, and having an opening defined in a front surface thereof, through which the laundry is introduced and withdrawn;

A machine room located within the cabinet and below the inner shell;

A heating unit disposed within the machine room and comprising: an evaporator for removing moisture from air introduced from the laundry treating space; a condenser for heating air introduced from the laundry treating space; and a compressor for supplying compressed refrigerant to the condenser;

A circulation duct provided in the machine room, the circulation duct having an open top surface to accommodate the evaporator and the condenser therein, and providing a passage for circulation of air in the laundry treatment space in the circulation duct;

a base portion provided in the machine room and supporting a lower portion of the circulation duct; and

A steam supply unit provided in the machine room and generating steam supplied to the laundry treating space,

Wherein the steam supply unit is disposed to overlap at least a portion of the compressor in a height direction of the cabinet.

2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the base includes a compressor mounting portion for providing a space for the compressor to be mounted,

Wherein the steam supply unit is disposed above the base.

3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the steam supply unit comprises:

A steam supply unit housing for storing water for generating steam therein; and

A mounting bracket for surrounding at least a portion of the steam supply unit housing and positioning the steam supply unit housing above the compressor.

4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the mounting bracket is coupled to one side surface of the compressor facing the steam supply unit case.

5. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 4, wherein the mounting bracket is made of a non-combustible material.

6. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 5, wherein the mounting bracket is made of a metallic material.

7. A laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the mounting bracket comprises:

A lower panel located below the steam supply unit housing; and

Side panels extending from the lower panel and positioned on both side surfaces of the steam supply unit case.

8. The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 7, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a retaining clip extending from the side panel and coupled to the steam supply unit housing, wherein the retaining clip prevents the steam supply unit housing from separating from the mounting bracket.

9. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 7, wherein the mounting bracket includes a bracket recess defined when a portion of the lower panel is recessed in a direction away from the steam supply unit housing to be spaced apart from the steam supply unit housing.

10. The laundry treatment apparatus of claim 3, further comprising a base cover coupled to the circulation duct and shielding at least a portion of the open top surface of the circulation duct to define a portion of the channel for air circulation in the laundry treatment space,

Wherein the steam supply unit is mounted on the base cover.

11. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the base cover comprises:

A shielding body for shielding a portion of the open top surface of the circulation duct;

An inlet body extending from the shielding body and allowing the inner housing and the circulation duct to communicate with each other; and

And a steam supply unit fixing part provided on the shielding body to fix the steam supply unit.

12. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 11, wherein the mounting bracket comprises:

a lower panel located below the steam supply unit housing;

side panels extending from the lower panel and positioned on both side surfaces of the steam supply unit case; and

A bracket fixing part extending from the lower panel in a direction away from the steam supply unit case and coupled to the steam supply unit fixing part.

13. The garment treatment device of claim 12, wherein the mounting bracket includes a bracket aperture defined to extend through the lower panel,

Wherein the steam supply unit housing includes a housing body for defining a space for storing water therein, and a steam housing protrusion protruding from the housing body and inserted into the bracket hole.

14. The laundry treating apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a fan mounting portion coupled to the circulation duct, allowing the inner case and the circulation duct to communicate with each other, and circulating air in the laundry treating space,

Wherein the steam supply unit is disposed to overlap at least a portion of the fan mounting portion in a width direction of the base.

15. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the fan mounting portion includes:

a blower fan for generating an air flow for circulating air in the laundry treatment space;

A fan housing coupled to the circulation duct and accommodating the blower fan therein; and

A discharge duct extending from the fan housing toward the inner case and allowing the fan housing and the inner case to communicate with each other,

Wherein the steam supply unit is disposed to overlap at least a portion of the discharge duct in the width direction of the base.

16. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the circulation duct and the base are integrally formed with each other.