Laundry machine

Abstract

A laundry machine capable of washing and/or drying laundry is provided. The laundry machine includes a first washing tub provided in a cabinet, a housing having a space formed therein, the housing being insertable into and withdrawable from the cabinet, a second washing tub provided in the housing to receive laundry separately from the first washing tub, and a fixing member that fixes the second washing tub to restrict movement of the second washing tub.

1 . A laundry machine comprising:
 a cabinet;   a first washing tub disposed in the cabinet that receives laundry;   a case disposed adjacent the cabinet;   a housing disposed in the case so as to be inserted into and withdrawn from the case;   a second washing tub provided in the housing that receives laundry; and   at least one securing member that secures the second washing tub with respect to at least one of the case and the housing to prevent movement of the second washing tub.   
   
   
       2 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the cabinet and the case are integrally formed. 
   
   
       3 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one securing member couples the case, the housing, and the second washing tub. 
   
   
       4 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the at least one securing member is coupled to bottom surfaces of the case, the housing, and the second washing tub. 
   
   
       5 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the at least one securing member is coupled to side surfaces of the case, the housing, and the second washing tub. 
   
   
       6 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one securing member couples the case and the second washing tub and penetrates through an opening in the housing. 
   
   
       7 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the at least one securing member is coupled with bottom surfaces of the case and the second washing tub and penetrates through an opening in a bottom surface of the housing. 
   
   
       8 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the at least one securing member is coupled with side surfaces of the case and the second washing tub and penetrates through an opening in a side surface of the housing. 
   
   
       9 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one securing member couples the housing and the second washing tub. 
   
   
       10 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the at least one securing member is coupled with bottom surfaces of the housing and the second washing tub. 
   
   
       11 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the at least one securing member is coupled with side surface of the housing and the second washing tub. 
   
   
       12 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising a restriction member that selectively restricts the housing from being drawn out of the case. 
   
   
       13 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one securing member is fitted between the housing and the second washing tub to prevent movement of the second washing tub. 
   
   
       14 . The laundry machine as claim in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one securing member comprises at least one bolt. 
   
   
       15 . The laundry machine as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the bolt mates with a groove provided in the second washing tub.