Laundry machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to steam dryers, and more specifically, the present invention relates to a steam dryer for removing creases or crumples from, or preventing the same from forming on, clothes. The steam dryer includes a drum ( 20 ) to be selectively rotatable; a steam generator ( 200 ) to generate steam to be supplied to the drum ( 20 ); a water container ( 300 ) to contain water to be supplied to the steam generator ( 200 ); an indicator to indicate a level of the water in the water container ( 300 ) thereby removing creases from clothes effectively.

1 . A laundry machine comprising:
 a drum to be selectively rotatable;   a steam generator to generate steam to be supplied to the drum;   a water container to contain water to be supplied to the steam generator; and   an indicator to indicate a level of the water in the water container.   
   
   
       2 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the indicator includes a transparent part of the water container so that the water level is seen through the transparent part. 
   
   
       3 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the transparent part is located at a top of the water container. 
   
   
       4 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the indicator includes a color varying member a color of which varies according to temperature. 
   
   
       5 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the indicator is located at a side of the water container. 
   
   
       6 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the transparent part is configured to be recessed down such that the further down, a width thereof becomes the smaller. 
   
   
       7 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the indicator includes a color varying member located at a bottom of the transparent part, a color of the color varying member varies according to temperature. 
   
   
       8 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the indicator includes a sensor to sense the water level. 
   
   
       9 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the indicator further includes a signal creating part to create a signal as the sensor senses a predetermined water level. 
   
   
       10 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the sensor includes a first electrode and a second electrode, and senses the water level as the electrodes are electrically connected by water. 
   
   
       11 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 10 , further comprises a separate power source provided to the water container to supply electrical power to the indicator. 
   
   
       12 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the indicator is connected to a power source of the laundry machine. 
   
   
       13 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and mounted so as to be connected to the water located at the same water level of the water container. 
   
   
       14 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and mounted so as to be connected to the water located at different water levels of the water container. 
   
   
       15 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the water container includes a supply hole through which water is supplied, and wherein the indicator includes a closing member to close the supply hole when the water in the water container reaches a predetermined water level. 
   
   
       16 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 15 , wherein the closing member includes a movable member to move as the water reaches the predetermined water level. 
   
   
       17 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the movable member includes a member floatable on the water. 
   
   
       18 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 17 , further comprising a guide portion to guide the movable member to close the supply hole. 
   
   
       19 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the water container is detachable.