US20150176195A1 - Drum type washing machine having a drying mechanism - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a drum type washing machine having an improved drying function.
- a drum type washing machine washes laundry using a force generated when the laundry is raised by a lifter and then dropped as the drum rotates.
- the drum type washing machine advantageously minimizes damage to the clothing due to less friction generated during the washing process, and consumes a minimal amount of water due to the use of the water only at the bottom part of the drum.
- the drum type washing machine includes a cabinet that forms the exterior of the washing machine; a tub in the cabinet that accommodates water therein; a rotary drum in the tub that accommodates the laundry therein; a motor in or under the tub that provides a motive power to the drum; a water supplying device that supplies water to the tub; and a drain device that drains water from the tub to the outside of the cabinet after completion of the washing process.
- a detergent case may be at one side of the cabinet, and a water supply pipe may provide water to the tub through the detergent case. As the water is supplied through the water supply pipe by the water supplying device, detergent in the detergent case is also supplied to the tub along with the water.
- a circulation duct for drying the laundry may be at one side of the tub.
- the circulation duct may have a fan configured to circulate air in the tub; a condensing device configured to condense moisture in the air; and a heating device configured to heat the air after the condensing process. Once a drying process starts, the fan draws the air in the tub into the circulation duct.
- the air in the circulation duct may be subjected to a condensing process for eliminating moisture from the air by the condensing device, and a heating process for heating the air using the heating device.
- a nozzle is at an upper side of the circulation duct, and configured to jet or spray coolant directly to the inside of the circulation duct.
- the coolant jetted from the upper side of the circulation duct freely falls or runs down along the circulation duct while directly contacting the air, and lowers the temperature of the ambient air around the circulation duct and/or condenses the moisture in the air flowing in the circulation duct into water droplets.
- the water droplets may fall or run down along the circulation duct and be collected in a separate water tray.
- a conventional drum type washing machine may be disclosed in Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2007-0064017
- the present disclosure has been made in an effort to provide a drum type washing machine capable of effectively drying laundry by using a small amount of coolant.
- a drum type washing machine may comprise a tub; a heating duct outside the tub to heat air that circulates back to the duct; a condensing duct having one end connected to the tub and another end connected to the heating duct, configured to reduce moisture in the air from the tub; and a coolant supplying unit configured to supply coolant into the condensing duct, wherein the condensing duct may comprise an inner tube in which the air from the tub flows, and an outer tube surrounding at least a part or section of the inner tube, and the coolant supplying unit may be configured to supply the coolant into a space between the inner tube and the outer tube.
- the condensing duct may extend vertically, and the outer tube and the inner tube may be engaged or connected to each other and seal a bottom of the space.
- the inner tube may comprise an insert having an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the outer tube; and a connector extending from a lower end of the insert and having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the outer tube, wherein the outer tube and the inner tube may engage with or connect to each other, and a lower end of the outer tube contacts an upper end of the connector (e.g., while the insert is in the outer tube).
- an upper end of the inner tube may be open and/or have a location below an upper end of the outer tube, and the coolant supplied in the space may overflow the space and enter the inner tube through the upper end of the inner tube.
- the coolant supplying unit may be connected to a lower side of the outer tube to provide the coolant into the space at a lower section thereof.
- the coolant supplying unit may be configured to supply additional coolant before the coolant in the space reaches a thermal equilibrium with the air in the inner tube.
- the condensing duct may further comprise a fluid guiding member provided within the space along a longitudinal direction of the condensing duct to form one or more coolant paths in the space.
- the fluid guiding member may include a protrusion or extension from an inner surface of the outer tube or an outer surface of the inner tube, which may spirally extend in the longitudinal direction of the condensing duct.
- a drum type washing machine may comprise a tub; a heating duct outside the tub to heat air that circulates back to the duct; a condensing duct having one end connected to the tub and another end connected to the heating duct to reduce moisture in the air from the tub; and a coolant supplying unit configured to supply coolant into the condensing duct, wherein the condensing duct may comprise an air tube into which the air from the tub flows, and the coolant supplied from the coolant supplying unit may enter the air tube after contacting an outer surface of the air tube to exchange heat with the air in the air tube.
- FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view schematically illustrating a drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross sectional view of an exemplary condensing duct.
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary condensing duct of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view of an exemplary condensing duct applied to a drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the exemplary condensing duct of FIG. 4 .
- Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure show ideal examples of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings are expected to be changed in various ways. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments are not limited to specific configurations in the drawings, and may be changed to have various shapes and/or arrangements by manufacturing.
- FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view schematically illustrating a drum type washing machine 1 in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross sectional view of an exemplary condensing duct 30
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary condensing duct 30 of FIG. 2 .
- the drum type washing machine 1 in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include a tub 10 , a heating duct 20 , a condensing duct 30 and a coolant supplying unit 40 .
- the tub 10 holds or accommodates water, and the heating duct 20 may be outside the tub 10 .
- One end of the condensing duct 30 may be connected to the tub 10 , and another end of the condensing duct 30 may be connected to the heating duct 20 .
- the coolant supplying unit 40 may be configured to supply coolant to the condensing duct 30 .
- the heating duct 20 and the condensing duct 30 may form a flow path through which the air in the tub 10 circulate.
- the drum type washing machine 1 may further include a rotatable drum 61 , a driving device 62 and a draining device 63 .
- the drum 61 is in the tub 10 and configured to hold the laundry.
- the driving device 62 may be adjacent to the tub 10 and configured to rotate the drum 61 .
- the draining device 63 may be configured to drain the water from the tub 10 after the washing process is completed.
- the heating duct 20 may be equipped with a fan 21 and a heater 22 .
- a water supplying device 64 that supplies the water to the drum 61 may be above the drum 61 .
- the air in the tub 10 may be circulated via the condensing duct 30 and the heating duct 20 .
- the air in the tub 10 may enter or be drawn into the condensing duct 30 .
- moisture in the air from the tub 10 may be reduced by condensation.
- air from which the moisture is removed in the condensing duct 30 may flow back into the tub 10 .
- the air with reduced moisture may be heated by the heater 22 after passing the fan 21 . Subsequently, the air returns back to the tub 10 as high-temperature dry air.
- the heating duct 20 may be oriented horizontally above the tub 10 , and the condensing duct 30 may extend in a vertical direction at a rear section of the tub 10 .
- the fan 21 may be adjacent to a joint, connector or connecting portion of the heating duct 20 and the condensing duct 30 , and the heater 22 may be in the heating duct 20 .
- a lower end of the vertically extending condensing duct 30 may be connected to a lower section of the tub 10 , and an upper end of the condensing duct 30 may be connected to the heating duct 20 .
- the coolant supplying unit 40 is configured to supply coolant to the condensing duct 30 .
- the condensation of the moisture in the air flowing in the condensing duct 30 may be enhanced by the coolant.
- the coolant supplying unit 40 may be configured as a pipe branching from the water supplying device 64 .
- the coolant may comprise water (e.g., cold tap water).
- the coolant supplying unit 40 may be separate from the water supplying device 64 , and may include a driving unit configured to supply the coolant.
- a coolant valve 50 configured to control a supply or flow rate of the coolant may be in the coolant supplying unit 40 .
- the condensing duct 30 may include an outer tube 31 and an inner tube (or air tube) 32 .
- the air discharged from the tub 10 may pass through the inner tube 32 , and at least a part or section of the inner tube 32 may be in the outer tube 31 .
- the entire inner tube 32 may be in the outer tube 31 , or only a part or section of the inner tube 32 may be in the outer tube 31 .
- An outer surface of the section of the inner tube 32 in the outer tube 31 may be spaced apart or separate from an inner surface of the outer tube 31 , so that a space 33 exists between the outer tube 31 and the inner tube 32 .
- the space 33 may be sealed at the bottom, and the coolant may fill the space 33 when supplied thereto.
- the outer tube 31 and the inner tube 32 may be firmly engaged with or connected to each other such that the bottom of the space 33 is tightly sealed (e.g., water-tight).
- the outer tube 31 may be configured to have a predetermined inner diameter and a predetermined outer diameter.
- the inner tube 32 may include an insert 321 having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the outer tube 31 ; and a connector 322 having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the outer tube 31 .
- the connector 322 is provided below the insert 321 and may extend downward from a lower end of the insert 321 .
- the outer tube 31 and the inner tube 32 may be engaged or connected to each other such that the insertion 321 is in the outer tube 31 , and a lower end of the outer tube 31 is in contact with an upper end of the connector 322 at the same time.
- the space 33 can be between the outer surface of the inner tube 32 and the inner surface of the outer tube 31 .
- the connector 322 is located under the lower end of the outer tube 31 , rather than being in the outer tube 31 . As the upper end of the connector 322 and the lower end of the outer tube 31 are firmly in contact with each other, the bottom of the space 33 can be sealed.
- the inner tube 32 may be forcibly inserted into the outer tube 31 .
- a stepped section 323 may be at the joint section of the insert 321 and the connector 322 .
- the stepped section 323 may have an outer diameter that allows the stepped section 323 to make an interference fit with the outer tube 31 .
- the inner tube 32 and the outer tube 31 can tightly engage with or connect to each other.
- the inner tube 32 may have a lip or ring-like projection around the part that contacts the outer tube 31
- the outer tube 31 may have a matching groove or indentation on the part that contacts the inner tube 32 .
- the connector 322 may be connected to the draining device 63 to allow condensed water produced during the condensation of the air, or overflowing coolant (which is described later) to be discharged out of the washing machine 1 .
- the coolant supplying unit 40 may be configured to supply the coolant to the space 33 .
- a coolant inlet 311 may be at or on the outer tube 31 of the condensing duct 30 , and the coolant inlet 311 may be connected to the coolant supplying unit 40 that may branch from the water supplying device 64 .
- the coolant valve 50 in the coolant supplying unit 40 (or a tube thereof) controls the flow rate of the coolant supplied to the coolant inlet 311 , thus adjusting the amount and/or rate of the coolant filling in the space 33 .
- An upper end of the inner tube 32 may be open and the upper end is below an upper end of the outer tube 31 .
- the top of the space 33 may be open.
- the coolant when the coolant is continuously supplied into the space 33 , the coolant may fill the entire space 33 , and then may flow over the open top of the space 33 .
- the overflowing coolant may enter the inner tube 32 via the open upper end of the inner tube 32 . After reaching the inner tube 32 , the coolant may fall or run down along the inner surface of the inner tube 32 and be drained in the lower section thereof by the draining device 63 .
- the coolant may first come into contact with the outer surface of the inner tube 32 within the space 33 .
- a preliminary heat exchange may first occur between the coolant and the air in the inner tube 32 .
- a secondary heat exchange may occur between the coolant and the air. Accordingly, the moisture in the air may be reduced effectively with a smaller amount of coolant.
- the condensed water drops produced during the condensation of the air may form on and/or cling to the inner surface of the inner tube 32 . These condensed water drops may be effectively removed from the inner surface of the inner tube 32 by the coolant in the inner tube 32 flowing down along the inner surface of the inner tube 32 .
- the coolant supplying unit 40 may be connected to a lower side of the outer tube 31 .
- the coolant may fill the space 33 , starting from a bottom section of the space 33 . Since the bottom of the space 33 is tightly sealed, the coolant may fill from the bottom of the space 33 . As the coolant is supplied from the bottom of the space 33 , the coolant may be prevented from reaching the heating duct 20 even with the fan 21 operating.
- the condensing duct 30 has a double-tube structure and a space 33 that is filled with the coolant supplied from the coolant supplying unit, as discussed above.
- the air from the tub 10 may move into the heating duct 20 through the inner tube 32 that forms the inner sidewall of the space 33 .
- dashed-line arrows indicate a flow of the air in the condensing duct 30
- solid-line arrows indicate a flow of the coolant through the space 33 .
- the air may come into indirect contact (e.g., the coolant with the sidewall of the inner tube 32 ).
- the indirect contact may be made throughout the entire side surface area of the inner tube 32 .
- the coolant in the space 33 is capable of reducing the temperature of the air passing through the inner tube 32 continuously until the coolant and the air reach a thermal equilibrium state (e.g., at or near the top of the inner tube 32 ).
- the flow rate of the coolant can be relatively low.
- an efficient heat exchange may be performed between the coolant and the air, so that the moisture in the air can be effectively reduced with a relatively small amount of coolant.
- the coolant supplying unit 40 may replenish the space 33 with new coolant. Accordingly, the coolant can be provided to the condensing duct 30 intermittently, and reduction of condensing efficiency from relatively warm coolant may be prevented.
- the coolant previously supplied in the space 33 may overflow into the inner tube 32 through the top opening of the space 33 . This overflowing coolant may fall or run down, while effectively removing condensed water drops clinging to the inner surface of the inner tube 32 , and absorbing moisture in the air. Then, the coolant may be discharged through the draining device 63 .
- FIGS. 4 and 5 are similar to or substantially the same as the above-described exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 1 through 3 , except a fluid guiding member 34 is further included in the condensing duct 30 a.
- a fluid guiding member 34 is further included in the condensing duct 30 a.
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view of an exemplary condensing duct 30 a applied to the drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary condensing duct 30 a of FIG. 4 .
- the condensing duct 30 a of the drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments may further include a fluid guiding member 34 in the space 33 between the outer tube 31 and the inner tube 32 .
- the fluid guiding member 34 may be in the space 33 along a longitudinal and/or horizontal direction of the condensing duct 30 a, so as to form one or more coolant fluid paths within the space 33 .
- the fluid guiding member 34 may form a single long path in the space 33 , or form multiple paths in the space 33 by partitioning the space 33 in plural or multiple sections. In the case of a single long path, the long path may be formed by a spiral fluid guiding member 34 (e.g., extending more in the longitudinal direction than in the vertical direction of the condensing duct 30 a ).
- the fluid guiding member 34 may be a protrusion or extension on an inner surface of the outer tube 31 having a preset height.
- the protrusion or extension may be spiral, extending more in the longitudinal direction than vertical direction of the outer tube 31 .
- the height of the protrusion or extension may be equal to or smaller than a gap between the outer surface of the inner tube 32 and the inner surface of the outer tube, and an end of the protrusion or extension may be in contact with the outer surface of the inner tube 32 .
- a spiral fluid path may be formed.
- FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 the exemplary embodiments are illustrated.
- the fluid guiding member 34 may be a protrusion or extension on the outer surface of the inner tube 32 having a preset height.
- the protrusion or extension may be spirally extended in the longitudinal direction of the inner tube 32 .
- the height of this protrusion or extension may be equal to or smaller than the gap between the outer surface of the inner tube 32 and the inner surface of the outer tube 31 , and an end of this protrusion or extension may be in contact with the inner surface of the outer tube 31 .
- the coolant supplied into the space 33 may flow along the fluid path defined by the fluid guiding member 34 in the space 33 .
- the coolant may flow spirally up the inner tube 32 . Accordingly, the fluid path through which the coolant flows in the space 33 may be lengthened, thus a time period during which the air and the coolant are in indirect contact with each other can be lengthened. As a result, the moisture in the air can be more effectively reduced with a relatively small amount of coolant.
- the fluid guiding member 34 may also prevent the occurrence of convection of the coolant within the space 33 . Accordingly, coolant having an increased temperature due to the heat transferred from the air can be prevented from mixing with newly supplied, low-temperature coolant. Accordingly, the newly supplied coolant can effectively maintain a low temperature. Particularly, when an inlet through which the new low-temperature coolant is provided in the inner tube 32 at an upstream side of the air, the newly introduced or provided coolant may be allowed to come into contact with the air before experiencing a temperature rise by heat exchange. As a result, the air with the highest temperature indirectly contacts the newly introduced coolant with the lowest temperature, and thus, the temperature of the air can be lowered more effectively.
- the fluid guiding member 34 may protrude from the outer tube 31 and be in contact with the inner tube 32 , or may protrude from the inner tube 32 and be in contact with the outer tube 32 .
- the fluid guiding member 34 is capable of connecting the outer tube 31 and the inner tube 32 across the space 33 , and thus is capable of supporting the inner tube 32 effectively within the outer tube 31 .
- the double-tube structure of the condensing duct 30 a may be stronger.
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A drum type washing machine includes a tub; a heating duct outside the tub, configured to heat air that circulates back to the tub; a condensing duct having one end connected to the tub and another end connected to the heating duct, configured to reduce moisture in the air from the tub; and a coolant supplying unit configured to supply coolant to the condensing duct. The condensing duct having an inner tube in which the air from the tub flows, and an outer tube surrounding at least a section or part of the inner tube. The coolant supplying unit is configured to supply the coolant to a space between the inner tube and the outer tube.
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- This application is based on and claims priority from Korean Patent Application No. 10-2013-0161617, filed on Dec. 23, 2013, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
- The present disclosure relates to a washing machine, and more particularly, to a drum type washing machine having an improved drying function.
- In general, a drum type washing machine washes laundry using a force generated when the laundry is raised by a lifter and then dropped as the drum rotates. The drum type washing machine advantageously minimizes damage to the clothing due to less friction generated during the washing process, and consumes a minimal amount of water due to the use of the water only at the bottom part of the drum.
- The drum type washing machine includes a cabinet that forms the exterior of the washing machine; a tub in the cabinet that accommodates water therein; a rotary drum in the tub that accommodates the laundry therein; a motor in or under the tub that provides a motive power to the drum; a water supplying device that supplies water to the tub; and a drain device that drains water from the tub to the outside of the cabinet after completion of the washing process.
- A detergent case may be at one side of the cabinet, and a water supply pipe may provide water to the tub through the detergent case. As the water is supplied through the water supply pipe by the water supplying device, detergent in the detergent case is also supplied to the tub along with the water.
- A circulation duct for drying the laundry may be at one side of the tub. The circulation duct may have a fan configured to circulate air in the tub; a condensing device configured to condense moisture in the air; and a heating device configured to heat the air after the condensing process. Once a drying process starts, the fan draws the air in the tub into the circulation duct. The air in the circulation duct may be subjected to a condensing process for eliminating moisture from the air by the condensing device, and a heating process for heating the air using the heating device.
- Conventionally, a nozzle is at an upper side of the circulation duct, and configured to jet or spray coolant directly to the inside of the circulation duct. The coolant jetted from the upper side of the circulation duct freely falls or runs down along the circulation duct while directly contacting the air, and lowers the temperature of the ambient air around the circulation duct and/or condenses the moisture in the air flowing in the circulation duct into water droplets. The water droplets may fall or run down along the circulation duct and be collected in a separate water tray.
- In a conventional washing machine, moisture can be substantially condensed only for the time during which the coolant actually passes through and contacts the high-temperature and high-humidity air in the circulation duct. As a result, to effectively reduce moisture in the air, the coolant needs to be continuously supplied into the circulation duct. Thus, as compared to the amount of the moisture removed from the air, an excessive amount of coolant may be consumed.
- A conventional drum type washing machine may be disclosed in Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2007-0064017
- The present disclosure has been made in an effort to provide a drum type washing machine capable of effectively drying laundry by using a small amount of coolant.
- In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a drum type washing machine may comprise a tub; a heating duct outside the tub to heat air that circulates back to the duct; a condensing duct having one end connected to the tub and another end connected to the heating duct, configured to reduce moisture in the air from the tub; and a coolant supplying unit configured to supply coolant into the condensing duct, wherein the condensing duct may comprise an inner tube in which the air from the tub flows, and an outer tube surrounding at least a part or section of the inner tube, and the coolant supplying unit may be configured to supply the coolant into a space between the inner tube and the outer tube.
- In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the condensing duct may extend vertically, and the outer tube and the inner tube may be engaged or connected to each other and seal a bottom of the space.
- In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the inner tube may comprise an insert having an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the outer tube; and a connector extending from a lower end of the insert and having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the outer tube, wherein the outer tube and the inner tube may engage with or connect to each other, and a lower end of the outer tube contacts an upper end of the connector (e.g., while the insert is in the outer tube).
- In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, an upper end of the inner tube may be open and/or have a location below an upper end of the outer tube, and the coolant supplied in the space may overflow the space and enter the inner tube through the upper end of the inner tube.
- In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the coolant supplying unit may be connected to a lower side of the outer tube to provide the coolant into the space at a lower section thereof.
- In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the coolant supplying unit may be configured to supply additional coolant before the coolant in the space reaches a thermal equilibrium with the air in the inner tube.
- In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the condensing duct may further comprise a fluid guiding member provided within the space along a longitudinal direction of the condensing duct to form one or more coolant paths in the space.
- In exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the fluid guiding member may include a protrusion or extension from an inner surface of the outer tube or an outer surface of the inner tube, which may spirally extend in the longitudinal direction of the condensing duct.
- In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, a drum type washing machine may comprise a tub; a heating duct outside the tub to heat air that circulates back to the duct; a condensing duct having one end connected to the tub and another end connected to the heating duct to reduce moisture in the air from the tub; and a coolant supplying unit configured to supply coolant into the condensing duct, wherein the condensing duct may comprise an air tube into which the air from the tub flows, and the coolant supplied from the coolant supplying unit may enter the air tube after contacting an outer surface of the air tube to exchange heat with the air in the air tube.
- According to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, it may be possible to achieve a more effective drying process by using a relatively small amount of coolant.
- The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
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FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view schematically illustrating a drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross sectional view of an exemplary condensing duct. -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary condensing duct ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view of an exemplary condensing duct applied to a drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the exemplary condensing duct ofFIG. 4 . - In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here.
- Hereinafter, one or more exemplary embodiments according to the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various configurations of the present disclosure, and operations and/or effects according to the configurations of the present disclosure, will be clearly understood by the detailed description below.
- It should be noted that the drawings are schematically provided and not necessarily to scale. The relative dimensions and ratios of the parts illustrated in the drawings may be exaggerated or reduced in size for clarity and convenience in the drawings, and the dimensions are only examples, without limitation. In the following description, the same elements will be designated by the same reference numerals, although the elements are illustrated in different drawings, and a detailed explanation of known related constitutions may be omitted so as to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the subject matter of the present disclosure.
- Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure show ideal examples of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings are expected to be changed in various ways. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments are not limited to specific configurations in the drawings, and may be changed to have various shapes and/or arrangements by manufacturing.
- Hereinafter, a drum type washing machine 1 in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to
FIG. 1 throughFIG. 3 .FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view schematically illustrating a drum type washing machine 1 in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross sectional view of anexemplary condensing duct 30, andFIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of theexemplary condensing duct 30 ofFIG. 2 . - Referring to
FIG. 1 throughFIG. 3 , the drum type washing machine 1 in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include atub 10, aheating duct 20, acondensing duct 30 and acoolant supplying unit 40. Thetub 10 holds or accommodates water, and theheating duct 20 may be outside thetub 10. One end of thecondensing duct 30 may be connected to thetub 10, and another end of thecondensing duct 30 may be connected to theheating duct 20. Thecoolant supplying unit 40 may be configured to supply coolant to thecondensing duct 30. Theheating duct 20 and thecondensing duct 30 may form a flow path through which the air in thetub 10 circulate. Furthermore, the drum type washing machine 1 may further include arotatable drum 61, adriving device 62 and adraining device 63. Thedrum 61 is in thetub 10 and configured to hold the laundry. Thedriving device 62 may be adjacent to thetub 10 and configured to rotate thedrum 61. Thedraining device 63 may be configured to drain the water from thetub 10 after the washing process is completed. Theheating duct 20 may be equipped with afan 21 and aheater 22. Further, awater supplying device 64 that supplies the water to thedrum 61 may be above thedrum 61. - When the drying operation begins, the air in the
tub 10 may be circulated via the condensingduct 30 and theheating duct 20. Here, with thefan 21 operating, the air in thetub 10 may enter or be drawn into the condensingduct 30. In the condensingduct 30, moisture in the air from thetub 10 may be reduced by condensation. After passing theheating duct 10, air from which the moisture is removed in the condensingduct 30 may flow back into thetub 10. While passing through theheating duct 10, the air with reduced moisture may be heated by theheater 22 after passing thefan 21. Subsequently, the air returns back to thetub 10 as high-temperature dry air. - The
heating duct 20 may be oriented horizontally above thetub 10, and the condensingduct 30 may extend in a vertical direction at a rear section of thetub 10. In such a configuration, thefan 21 may be adjacent to a joint, connector or connecting portion of theheating duct 20 and the condensingduct 30, and theheater 22 may be in theheating duct 20. A lower end of the vertically extending condensingduct 30 may be connected to a lower section of thetub 10, and an upper end of the condensingduct 30 may be connected to theheating duct 20. - The
coolant supplying unit 40 is configured to supply coolant to the condensingduct 30. The condensation of the moisture in the air flowing in the condensingduct 30 may be enhanced by the coolant. In the present exemplary embodiments, thecoolant supplying unit 40 may be configured as a pipe branching from thewater supplying device 64. Thus, the coolant may comprise water (e.g., cold tap water). However, this configuration is merely an example, and the invention is not limited thereto. For example, thecoolant supplying unit 40 may be separate from thewater supplying device 64, and may include a driving unit configured to supply the coolant. Furthermore, acoolant valve 50 configured to control a supply or flow rate of the coolant may be in thecoolant supplying unit 40. - The condensing
duct 30 may include anouter tube 31 and an inner tube (or air tube) 32. The air discharged from thetub 10 may pass through theinner tube 32, and at least a part or section of theinner tube 32 may be in theouter tube 31. The entireinner tube 32 may be in theouter tube 31, or only a part or section of theinner tube 32 may be in theouter tube 31. An outer surface of the section of theinner tube 32 in theouter tube 31 may be spaced apart or separate from an inner surface of theouter tube 31, so that aspace 33 exists between theouter tube 31 and theinner tube 32. - The
space 33 may be sealed at the bottom, and the coolant may fill thespace 33 when supplied thereto. By way of example, as shown inFIG. 2 , theouter tube 31 and theinner tube 32 may be firmly engaged with or connected to each other such that the bottom of thespace 33 is tightly sealed (e.g., water-tight). - For example, the
outer tube 31 may be configured to have a predetermined inner diameter and a predetermined outer diameter. Meanwhile, theinner tube 32 may include aninsert 321 having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of theouter tube 31; and aconnector 322 having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of theouter tube 31. Theconnector 322 is provided below theinsert 321 and may extend downward from a lower end of theinsert 321. As depicted inFIG. 2 andFIG. 3 , theouter tube 31 and theinner tube 32 may be engaged or connected to each other such that theinsertion 321 is in theouter tube 31, and a lower end of theouter tube 31 is in contact with an upper end of theconnector 322 at the same time. In this case, since the outer diameter of theinsert 321 is smaller than the inner diameter of theouter tube 31, thespace 33 can be between the outer surface of theinner tube 32 and the inner surface of theouter tube 31. Meanwhile, since the outer diameter of theconnector 322 is larger than the inner diameter of theouter tube 31, theconnector 322 is located under the lower end of theouter tube 31, rather than being in theouter tube 31. As the upper end of theconnector 322 and the lower end of theouter tube 31 are firmly in contact with each other, the bottom of thespace 33 can be sealed. - The
inner tube 32 may be forcibly inserted into theouter tube 31. Furthermore, a steppedsection 323 may be at the joint section of theinsert 321 and theconnector 322. The steppedsection 323 may have an outer diameter that allows the steppedsection 323 to make an interference fit with theouter tube 31. As the steppedsection 323 is forcibly fitted into theouter tube 31, theinner tube 32 and theouter tube 31 can tightly engage with or connect to each other. For example, theinner tube 32 may have a lip or ring-like projection around the part that contacts theouter tube 31, and theouter tube 31 may have a matching groove or indentation on the part that contacts theinner tube 32. - The
connector 322 may be connected to the drainingdevice 63 to allow condensed water produced during the condensation of the air, or overflowing coolant (which is described later) to be discharged out of the washing machine 1. - The
coolant supplying unit 40 may be configured to supply the coolant to thespace 33. For example, acoolant inlet 311 may be at or on theouter tube 31 of the condensingduct 30, and thecoolant inlet 311 may be connected to thecoolant supplying unit 40 that may branch from thewater supplying device 64. Thecoolant valve 50 in the coolant supplying unit 40 (or a tube thereof) controls the flow rate of the coolant supplied to thecoolant inlet 311, thus adjusting the amount and/or rate of the coolant filling in thespace 33. - An upper end of the
inner tube 32 may be open and the upper end is below an upper end of theouter tube 31. When the bottom of thespace 33 is sealed, the top of thespace 33 may be open. In such a configuration, when the coolant is continuously supplied into thespace 33, the coolant may fill theentire space 33, and then may flow over the open top of thespace 33. The overflowing coolant may enter theinner tube 32 via the open upper end of theinner tube 32. After reaching theinner tube 32, the coolant may fall or run down along the inner surface of theinner tube 32 and be drained in the lower section thereof by the drainingdevice 63. - As discussed above, before the coolant supplied to the
space 33 overflows into theinner tube 32 after filling thespace 33, the coolant may first come into contact with the outer surface of theinner tube 32 within thespace 33. As a result, a preliminary heat exchange may first occur between the coolant and the air in theinner tube 32. Thereafter, when the coolant in theinner tube 32 comes into direct contact with the air in the inner tube, a secondary heat exchange may occur between the coolant and the air. Accordingly, the moisture in the air may be reduced effectively with a smaller amount of coolant. - When the coolant is supplied to the
space 33, the condensed water drops produced during the condensation of the air may form on and/or cling to the inner surface of theinner tube 32. These condensed water drops may be effectively removed from the inner surface of theinner tube 32 by the coolant in theinner tube 32 flowing down along the inner surface of theinner tube 32. - The
coolant supplying unit 40 may be connected to a lower side of theouter tube 31. In such a configuration, the coolant may fill thespace 33, starting from a bottom section of thespace 33. Since the bottom of thespace 33 is tightly sealed, the coolant may fill from the bottom of thespace 33. As the coolant is supplied from the bottom of thespace 33, the coolant may be prevented from reaching theheating duct 20 even with thefan 21 operating. - An operation and an effect of the drum type washing machine 1 having the above-described configuration in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be explained in further detail.
- When the
fan 21 operates, the air in thetub 10 may move into the condensingduct 30. The condensingduct 30 has a double-tube structure and aspace 33 that is filled with the coolant supplied from the coolant supplying unit, as discussed above. The air from thetub 10 may move into theheating duct 20 through theinner tube 32 that forms the inner sidewall of thespace 33. InFIG. 2 andFIG. 4 , dashed-line arrows indicate a flow of the air in the condensingduct 30, and solid-line arrows indicate a flow of the coolant through thespace 33. - When the coolant passes through the
space 33, there may be an exchange of heat between the coolant and the air passing through theinner tube 32. As a result, the temperature of the air may decrease. Accordingly, a dew point may also decrease, and moisture in the air can condense (e.g., on the inner surface of the inner tube 32). - The air may come into indirect contact (e.g., the coolant with the sidewall of the inner tube 32). The indirect contact may be made throughout the entire side surface area of the
inner tube 32. Since the coolant is in the condensingduct 30 as it fills thespace 33, the coolant in thespace 33 is capable of reducing the temperature of the air passing through theinner tube 32 continuously until the coolant and the air reach a thermal equilibrium state (e.g., at or near the top of the inner tube 32). In such a case, the flow rate of the coolant can be relatively low. Thus, an efficient heat exchange may be performed between the coolant and the air, so that the moisture in the air can be effectively reduced with a relatively small amount of coolant. - Furthermore, when the coolant remains in the
space 33 statically (i.e., without new coolant continuously flowing into the space 33), before the coolant and the air passing through theinner tube 32 reach thermal equilibrium, the temperature of the coolant may become close to thermal equilibrium. When a predetermined time has elapsed after the coolant is supplied, thecoolant supplying unit 40 may replenish thespace 33 with new coolant. Accordingly, the coolant can be provided to the condensingduct 30 intermittently, and reduction of condensing efficiency from relatively warm coolant may be prevented. - If additional coolant is supplied from the
coolant supplying unit 40, the coolant previously supplied in thespace 33 may overflow into theinner tube 32 through the top opening of thespace 33. This overflowing coolant may fall or run down, while effectively removing condensed water drops clinging to the inner surface of theinner tube 32, and absorbing moisture in the air. Then, the coolant may be discharged through the drainingdevice 63. - Hereinafter, a condensing
duct 30 a included in a drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be discussed with reference toFIG. 4 andFIG. 5 . The exemplary embodiments ofFIGS. 4 and 5 are similar to or substantially the same as the above-described exemplary embodiments ofFIGS. 1 through 3 , except afluid guiding member 34 is further included in the condensingduct 30 a. Thus, like parts will be assigned like reference numerals and redundant description thereof will be omitted. Below, only distinctive parts will be elaborated. -
FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross sectional view of an exemplary condensingduct 30 a applied to the drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the exemplary condensingduct 30 a ofFIG. 4 . - As depicted in
FIG. 4 andFIG. 5 , the condensingduct 30 a of the drum type washing machine in accordance with exemplary embodiments may further include afluid guiding member 34 in thespace 33 between theouter tube 31 and theinner tube 32. Thefluid guiding member 34 may be in thespace 33 along a longitudinal and/or horizontal direction of the condensingduct 30 a, so as to form one or more coolant fluid paths within thespace 33. Thefluid guiding member 34 may form a single long path in thespace 33, or form multiple paths in thespace 33 by partitioning thespace 33 in plural or multiple sections. In the case of a single long path, the long path may be formed by a spiral fluid guiding member 34 (e.g., extending more in the longitudinal direction than in the vertical direction of the condensingduct 30 a). - In the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the
fluid guiding member 34 may be a protrusion or extension on an inner surface of theouter tube 31 having a preset height. The protrusion or extension may be spiral, extending more in the longitudinal direction than vertical direction of theouter tube 31. Further, the height of the protrusion or extension may be equal to or smaller than a gap between the outer surface of theinner tube 32 and the inner surface of the outer tube, and an end of the protrusion or extension may be in contact with the outer surface of theinner tube 32. By the presence of such a protrusion or extension, a spiral fluid path may be formed. InFIG. 4 andFIG. 5 , the exemplary embodiments are illustrated. - Alternatively, the
fluid guiding member 34 may be a protrusion or extension on the outer surface of theinner tube 32 having a preset height. The protrusion or extension may be spirally extended in the longitudinal direction of theinner tube 32. As in the above example, the height of this protrusion or extension may be equal to or smaller than the gap between the outer surface of theinner tube 32 and the inner surface of theouter tube 31, and an end of this protrusion or extension may be in contact with the inner surface of theouter tube 31. By the presence of such a protrusion or extension, a spiral flow path may be formed. - The coolant supplied into the
space 33 may flow along the fluid path defined by thefluid guiding member 34 in thespace 33. For example, when the spiral fluid path is in the longitudinal direction of the condensingduct 30, the coolant may flow spirally up theinner tube 32. Accordingly, the fluid path through which the coolant flows in thespace 33 may be lengthened, thus a time period during which the air and the coolant are in indirect contact with each other can be lengthened. As a result, the moisture in the air can be more effectively reduced with a relatively small amount of coolant. - Furthermore, the
fluid guiding member 34 may also prevent the occurrence of convection of the coolant within thespace 33. Accordingly, coolant having an increased temperature due to the heat transferred from the air can be prevented from mixing with newly supplied, low-temperature coolant. Accordingly, the newly supplied coolant can effectively maintain a low temperature. Particularly, when an inlet through which the new low-temperature coolant is provided in theinner tube 32 at an upstream side of the air, the newly introduced or provided coolant may be allowed to come into contact with the air before experiencing a temperature rise by heat exchange. As a result, the air with the highest temperature indirectly contacts the newly introduced coolant with the lowest temperature, and thus, the temperature of the air can be lowered more effectively. - Furthermore, as set forth above, the
fluid guiding member 34 may protrude from theouter tube 31 and be in contact with theinner tube 32, or may protrude from theinner tube 32 and be in contact with theouter tube 32. With this configuration, thefluid guiding member 34 is capable of connecting theouter tube 31 and theinner tube 32 across thespace 33, and thus is capable of supporting theinner tube 32 effectively within theouter tube 31. Thus, the double-tube structure of the condensingduct 30 a may be stronger. - Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art would understand that the present disclosure may be implemented in various ways without changing the necessary features or the spirit of the present disclosure.
- Therefore, it should be understood that the exemplary embodiments described above are not limiting, but only an example in all respects. The scope of the present disclosure is expressed by claims described below, not the detailed description, and it should be construed that all of changes and modifications achieved from the meanings and scope of claims and equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the present disclosure.
- From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described herein for purposes of illustration, and that various modifications may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the various embodiments disclosed herein are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.
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1. A drum type washing machine, comprising:
a tub;
a heating duct outside the tub, configured to heat air that circulates back to the tub;
a condensing duct having one end connected to the tub and another end connected to the heating duct, configured to reduce moisture in the air from the tub; and
a coolant supplying unit configured to supply coolant to the condensing duct,
wherein the condensing duct comprises an inner tube in which the air from the tub flows and an outer tube surrounding at least a section or part of the inner tube, and
the coolant supplying unit is configured to supply the coolant to a space between the inner tube and the outer tube.
2. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the condensing duct extends vertically, and the outer tube and the inner tube engage with or connect to each other and seal a bottom of the space.
3. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the inner tube comprises:
an insert having an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the outer tube; and
a connector extending from a lower end of the insert and having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the outer tube,
wherein the outer tube and the inner tube engage with or connect to each other, and a lower end of the outer tube contacts an upper end of the connector when the insert is in the outer tube.
4. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the inner tube comprises an open upper end that has a location below than an upper end of the outer tube, and the coolant supplied in the space overflows the space and enters the inner tube through the upper end of the inner tube.
5. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the coolant supplying unit is connected to a lower side of the outer tube and is configured to provide the coolant into the space at a lower section thereof.
6. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the coolant supplying unit is configured to supply additional coolant before the coolant in the space reaches a thermal equilibrium with the air in the inner tube.
7. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the condensing duct further comprises a fluid guiding member within the space along a longitudinal direction of the condensing duct, configured to form one or more coolant paths in the space.
8. The drum type washing machine of claim 7 , wherein the fluid guiding member comprises an extension or protrusion on an inner surface of the outer tube or an outer surface of the inner tube.
9. The drum type washing machine of claim 8 , wherein the fluid guiding member comprises a spiral fluid guiding member that extends in the longitudinal direction of the condensing duct.
10. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the heating duct comprises a fan and a heater.
11. The drum type washing machine of claim 10 , wherein the fan is adjacent to a joint section of or connection between the heating duct and the condensing duct.
12. The drum type washing machine of claim 11 , wherein the joint section of or the connection between the insert and the connector comprises a stepped section having an outer diameter configured to allow the stepped section to mate with the outer tube.
13. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the heating duct is horizontally oriented above the tub, and the condensing duct extends vertically behind the tub.
14. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the coolant supplying unit comprises a pipe branching from the water supplying device, a driving unit configured to supply coolant, and a valve configured to control a flow rate of the coolant.
15. The drum type washing machine of claim 1 , wherein the inner tube has an open upper end below an upper end of the outer tube.
16. A drum type washing machine, comprising:
a tub;
a heating duct outside the tub, configured to heat air that circulates back to the tub;
a condensing duct having one end connected to the tub and another end connected to the heating duct, configured to reduce moisture in the air from the tub; and
a coolant supplying unit configured to supply coolant to the condensing duct,
wherein the condensing duct comprises an air tube in which the air from the tub flows, and the coolant from the coolant supplying unit enters the air tube after contacting an outer surface of the air tube, and exchanges heat with the air in the air tube.
17. The drum type washing machine of claim 16 , further comprising a fluid guiding member in the condensing duct.
18. The drum type washing machine of claim 17 , wherein fluid guiding member is in the space between the outer tube and the inner tube.
19. The drum type washing machine of claim 18 , wherein the fluid guiding member in the space along a longitudinal direction of the condensing duct, is configured to form one or more coolant fluid paths within the space.
20. The drum type washing machine of claim 17 , wherein the fluid guiding member comprises a protrusion or extension at a preset height from an inner surface of the outer tube equal to or smaller than a gap between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube, and an end of the protrusion or extension contacts with the outer surface of the inner tube.
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