A washing machine includes: a tub; a drum of metal material configured to be rotated in the tub; an induction heater configured to be fixed to the tub in a state of being separated from the drum, and to heat the drum; a first temperature sensor configured to have a tube of metal material heated by the induction heater and a thermistor disposed in the tube, at least a part of the tube being exposed between the tub and the drum; a second temperature sensor configured to be disposed in a position further away than the first temperature sensor from the induction heater in a circumferential direction, and detect a temperature of air between the tub and the drum; and a controller configured to control the induction heater based on a first detection value of the first temperature sensor and a second detection value of the second temperature sensor.

A washing machine includes: a tub; a drum of metal material configured to be rotated in the tub; an induction heater configured to be fixed to the tub in a state of being separated from the drum, and to heat the drum; a first temperature sensor configured to have a tube of metal material heated by the induction heater and a thermistor disposed in the tube, at least a part of the tube being exposed between the tub and the drum; a second temperature sensor configured to be disposed in a position further away than the first temperature sensor from the induction heater in a circumferential direction, and detect a temperature of air between the tub and the drum; and a controller configured to control the induction heater based on a first detection value of the first temperature sensor and a second detection value of the second temperature sensor.

A washing machine including a thermal insulation mechanism for protecting an additive tray from being damaged by heat radiated from a drying duct assembly. The additive tray may be sized to contain sufficient additive for multiple laundry loads. The additive tray may be installed on the top of the washing machine. The drying duct assembly is disposed above the tub and can heat air for supplying to the tub and drying laundry. A heatproof plate is disposed between the additive tray and the drying duct assembly to inhibit heat transfer from the drying duct assembly to the additive tray. A gap is formed between the heatproof plate and the drying duct assembly.

A washing machine including a thermal insulation mechanism for protecting an additive tray from being damaged by heat radiated from a drying duct assembly. The additive tray may be sized to contain sufficient additive for multiple laundry loads. The additive tray may be installed on the top of the washing machine. The drying duct assembly is disposed above the tub and can heat air for supplying to the tub and drying laundry. A heatproof plate is disposed between the additive tray and the drying duct assembly to inhibit heat transfer from the drying duct assembly to the additive tray. A gap is formed between the heatproof plate and the drying duct assembly.

A washing machine includes a gasket that includes a plurality of nozzles and a plurality of port receiving pipes communicating with the plurality of nozzles, respectively, and a distribution pipe that includes a transport conduit and a plurality of outlet ports protruding from the transport conduit toward the gasket body. The transport conduit includes a first portion spaced apart from an outer circumferential surface of the gasket body. Among the plurality of outlet ports, a first lower outlet port protrudes from the first portion, and the first lower outlet port and the first lower port receiving pipe are coupled to each other in a space where the first portion of the transport conduit and the outer circumferential surface of the gasket body are spaced apart, so that the gasket and the distribution pipe are connected tightly.

A washing machine includes a gasket that includes a plurality of nozzles and a plurality of port receiving pipes communicating with the plurality of nozzles, respectively, and a distribution pipe that includes a transport conduit and a plurality of outlet ports protruding from the transport conduit toward the gasket body. The transport conduit includes a first portion spaced apart from an outer circumferential surface of the gasket body. Among the plurality of outlet ports, a first lower outlet port protrudes from the first portion, and the first lower outlet port and the first lower port receiving pipe are coupled to each other in a space where the first portion of the transport conduit and the outer circumferential surface of the gasket body are spaced apart, so that the gasket and the distribution pipe are connected tightly.

A drum washing machine capable of driving a drum and a rotating body to rotate by a driving part, is provided. The driving part includes: a driving motor; a first rotating shaft fixed to the drum; a second rotating shaft fixed to the rotating body; a first pulley, which is fixed on the first rotating shaft and connected with the driving motor via a first transmission belt; a second pulley, which is connected with the driving motor via a second transmission belt and has an outer diameter different from that of the first pulley; and a clutch mechanism part, configured to switch a driving form of the driving part between a biaxial driving form and a drum independent driving form.

A drum washing machine capable of driving a drum and a rotating body to rotate by a driving part, is provided. The driving part includes: a driving motor; a first rotating shaft fixed to the drum; a second rotating shaft fixed to the rotating body; a first pulley, which is fixed on the first rotating shaft and connected with the driving motor via a first transmission belt; a second pulley, which is connected with the driving motor via a second transmission belt and has an outer diameter different from that of the first pulley; and a clutch mechanism part, configured to switch a driving form of the driving part between a biaxial driving form and a drum independent driving form.

Provided is a drum washing machine, enabling a drum and a rotating body to rotate by a driving part, wherein the driving part includes: a driving motor; a first rotating shaft; a second rotating shaft; drum belt wheels; wing belt wheels; and a clutch mechanism part switching a driving form of the driving part between a biaxial driving form and a uniaxial driving form, wherein the biaxial driving form is a form that enables the drum and the rotating body to rotate at different rotating speeds through connecting the second rotating shaft and the wing belt wheels, and the uniaxial driving form is a form that enables the drum and the rotating body to rotate at a same rotating speed through connecting the second rotating shaft and the drum belt wheels.

Provided is a drum washing machine, enabling a drum and a rotating body to rotate by a driving part, wherein the driving part includes: a driving motor; a first rotating shaft; a second rotating shaft; drum belt wheels; wing belt wheels; and a clutch mechanism part switching a driving form of the driving part between a biaxial driving form and a uniaxial driving form, wherein the biaxial driving form is a form that enables the drum and the rotating body to rotate at different rotating speeds through connecting the second rotating shaft and the wing belt wheels, and the uniaxial driving form is a form that enables the drum and the rotating body to rotate at a same rotating speed through connecting the second rotating shaft and the drum belt wheels.