Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a duct system including an air discharge duct for discharging air inside the drum to an outside of the drum, an air supply duct for supplying air to the drum, and a connection duct for connecting the air discharge duct and the air supply duct to each other. The apparatus also includes a heat-absorber disposed inside the connection duct to remove moisture from air, and a heat-emitter disposed inside the connection duct to heat air passing through the heat-absorber. The apparatus further includes a water ejector disposed in the duct system and defining a water flow path for supplying water to the heat-absorber to remove foreign substances remaining on the heat-absorber.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a duct system including an air discharge duct for discharging air inside the drum to an outside of the drum, an air supply duct for supplying air to the drum, and a connection duct for connecting the air discharge duct and the air supply duct to each other. The apparatus also includes a heat-absorber disposed inside the connection duct to remove moisture from air, and a heat-emitter disposed inside the connection duct to heat air passing through the heat-absorber. The apparatus further includes a water ejector disposed in the duct system and defining a water flow path for supplying water to the heat-absorber to remove foreign substances remaining on the heat-absorber.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a drum, a duct circulating air through the drum, a heat exchanger in the duct, a water collector configured to water separated from air through the heat exchanger, a spray configured to spray water to the heat exchanger, a pump housing that is connected to the water collector and defines first and second pump outlets, an impeller moving water in the pump housing to the first pump outlet, a drainage housing, a housing connecting pipe connecting the second pump outlet to the drainage housing, a drain pipe discharging water in the drainage housing, and a drain valve controlling the drain pipe, and a switch housing connected to the first pump outlet, a first supply pipe connecting the switch housing to the spray, a second supply pipe connecting the switch housing to the drain pipe, and a switch valve controlling the first and second supply pipes.

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a drum, a duct circulating air through the drum, a heat exchanger in the duct, a water collector configured to water separated from air through the heat exchanger, a spray configured to spray water to the heat exchanger, a pump housing that is connected to the water collector and defines first and second pump outlets, an impeller moving water in the pump housing to the first pump outlet, a drainage housing, a housing connecting pipe connecting the second pump outlet to the drainage housing, a drain pipe discharging water in the drainage housing, and a drain valve controlling the drain pipe, and a switch housing connected to the first pump outlet, a first supply pipe connecting the switch housing to the spray, a second supply pipe connecting the switch housing to the drain pipe, and a switch valve controlling the first and second supply pipes.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus includes a duct system including an air discharge duct for discharging air inside the drum to an outside of the drum, an air supply duct for supplying air to the drum, and a connection duct for connecting the air discharge duct and the air supply duct to each other. The apparatus also includes a heat-absorber disposed inside the connection duct to remove moisture from air, and a heat-emitter disposed inside the connection duct to heat air passing through the heat-absorber. The apparatus further includes a water ejector disposed in the duct system and defining a water flow path for supplying water to the heat-absorber to remove foreign substances remaining on the heat-absorber.

Abstract: A lock including a latch provided at one of a door and a cabinet, and a coupler provided at the other one of the door and the cabinet, the coupler including a housing including a latch insertion hole, an engaging lever including an engaging lever body rotatably provided within the housing, a latch insertion groove having a first end of the latch inserted therein by extending from a first end of the engaging part body, and first, second, third, and fourth projections formed by extending a second end of the engaging lever body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump and a dishwasher including the same. The pump of the present invention includes a housing having a cylindrical shape to contain water; an rotatable impeller to discharge the water in the housing to an external; a heater cover to form a bottom surface of the housing; a heater plate joined to a lower side of the heater cover; and a heater joined to a lower side of the heater plate to heat the heater plate. The heater is not in directly contact with the heater cover.

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a water flow is disclosed, which comprises an inlet connected to a water supply source; a discharge unit connected to a space where water is stored; a chamber for communicating the inlet with the discharge unit through a first communication unit connected to the inlet and a second communication unit connected to the discharge unit; a valve opening or closing the second communication unit; a first body fixed to any one of the inside of the inlet and the inside of the discharge unit; a first through hole provided to pass through the first body, forming a water flow; a second body fixed to the first body and located inside the first through hole; an elastic body fixed to the second body; a first support unit protruded from the first body to the elastic body, supporting the elastic body and forming a space between the elastic body and the first body to enter water the first through hole; and a second support unit protruded from the first body to the elastic body, selectively supporting the

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pump and a dishwasher including the same. The pump of the present invention includes a housing having a cylindrical shape to contain water; an rotatable impeller to discharge the water in the housing to an external; a heater cover to form a bottom surface of the housing; a heater plate joined to a lower side of the heater cover; and a heater joined to a lower side of the heater plate to heat the heater plate. The heater is not in directly contact with the heater cover.

Abstract: A lock including a latch provided at one of a door and a cabinet, and a coupler provided at the other one of the door and the cabinet, the coupler including a housing including a latch insertion hole, an engaging lever including an engaging lever body rotatably provided within the housing, a latch insertion groove having a first end of the latch inserted therein by extending from a first end of the engaging part body, and first, second, third, and fourth projections formed by extending a second end of the engaging lever body.

Abstract: A lock and a home appliance having the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a water flow is disclosed, which comprises an inlet connected to a water supply source; a discharge unit connected to a space where water is stored; a chamber for communicating the inlet with the discharge unit through a first communication unit connected to the inlet and a second communication unit connected to the discharge unit; a valve opening or closing the second communication unit; a first body fixed to any one of the inside of the inlet and the inside of the discharge unit; a first through hole provided to pass through the first body, forming a water flow; a second body fixed to the first body and located inside the first through hole; an elastic body fixed to the second body; a first support unit protruded from the first body to the elastic body, supporting the elastic body and forming a space between the elastic body and the first body to enter water the first through hole; and a second support unit protruded from the first body to the elastic body, selectively supporting the

Abstract: A washing machine is disclosed. The washing machine includes a casing, and a state sensing unit for sensing tilt of a predetermined angle or more of the casing or vibration of a predetermined magnitude or more applied to the casing. The state sensing unit includes a switching conductive element configured to move according to the tilt or the vibration, a contact electrode, and a guide electrode configured to guide movement of the switching conductive element and to be electrically connected to the contact electrode through the switching conductive element when the switching conductive element contacts the contact electrode.

Abstract: Provided are a washing machine and a washing method. The washing machine includes a cabinet, an outer tub disposed in the cabinet and provided with an opened top through which wash water is supplied into the outer tub, an inner tub that is disposed in the outer tub to receive laundry and rotates about a vertical axis, a base that supports the cabinet and stores the wash water that is splattered from the outer tub by rotation of the inner tub, and an electrode sensor that is disposed on the base to detect the wash water splattered out of the outer tub.

Abstract: Provided are a washing machine and a washing method. The washing machine includes a cabinet, an outer tub disposed in the cabinet and provided with an opened top through which wash water is supplied into the outer tub, an inner tub that is disposed in the outer tub to receive laundry and rotates about a vertical axis, a base that supports the cabinet and stores the wash water that is splattered from the outer tub by rotation of the inner tub, and an electrode sensor that is disposed on the base to detect the wash water splattered out of the outer tub.