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The present invention is to provide an assembly for stacking washer and/or dryers, by which washers/dryers, washers, or dryers can be stacked. The present invention includes at least one bracket provided to a top portion of a first washer or dryer and at least one holder provided to the bracket to h

The present invention is to provide an assembly for stacking washer and/or dryers, by which washers/dryers, washers, or dryers can be stacked. The present invention includes at least one bracket provided to a top portion of a first washer or dryer and at least one holder provided to the bracket to hold a leg of a second washer or dryer put on the first washer or dryer.

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What is claimed is: 1. The combination of an assembly for stacking washers and/or dryers and washers and/or dryers, comprising: at least one bracket at a top portion of a first washer or dryer; at least one holder disposed on the bracket, for holding a leg of a second washer or dryer on the first w

What is claimed is: 1. The combination of an assembly for stacking washers and/or dryers and washers and/or dryers, comprising: at least one bracket at a top portion of a first washer or dryer; at least one holder disposed on the bracket, for holding a leg of a second washer or dryer on the first washer or dryer; a rear flange provided to a rear portion of the at least one bracket to fix the at least one bracket to the washer or dryer; and screw holes provided to the rear flange and the backside of the first washer or dryer respectively; and a supplementary bracket configured to prevent separation of the leg in a forward direction from the holder when the leg couples with the bracket, wherein the bracket and the supplementary bracket comprises a first flange and a second flange, respectively, wherein the first and second flanges are configured to face each other when the bracket and the supplementary bracket are assembled to each other, and wherein the first and second flanges are coupled with each other by a locking member. 2. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the at least one bracket extends along a side portion of the top portion of the first washer or dryer. 3. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the at least one bracket comprises a pair of the brackets that are disposed on side portions of the top portion of the first washer or dryer. 4. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to support side portions of the leg. 5. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to support an upper portion of the leg. 6. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to hold the leg therein. 7. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to enclose the leg therein. 8. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the at least one holder comprises a pair of the holders that support the leg and a second leg disposed on one side of the first washer or dryer. 9. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder comprises at least one flange configured to latch the leg. 10. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder comprises at least one flange having an angular shaped cross-section. 11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the each of the at least one flange is a pair of flanges separated from each other to leave a prescribed interval and wherein the pair of the flanges are configured to latch the corresponding leg. 12. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the holder comprises a pair of flanges having an angular shaped cross-section each to latch the corresponding leg. 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the pair of the flanges are horizontally symmetric to each other. 14. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 10, wherein the at least one flange is formed by bending a portion of the bracket. 15. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 10, wherein a tip of the at least one flange is inwardly curled. 16. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to guide the leg such that the leg is held within the holder. 17. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 10, wherein a front portion of the at least one flange is outwardly tapered. 18. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to prevent separation of the leg from the holder. 19. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to support a rear portion of the leg. 20. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to support a rear portion of a rear leg of the second washer or dryer. 21. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, further comprising a stopper disposed at a rear of the holder to support a rear portion of the leg. 22. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 21, wherein the stopper is disposed on the bracket. 23. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 21, wherein the stopper is built into the holder. 24. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 21, wherein the stopper is provided in a rear portion of the holder for holding a rear leg of the second washer or dryer. 25. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the holder is configured to allow the leg to slide into the holder. 26. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the leg fits into a front portion of the holder. 27. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the supplementary bracket is configured to support a front portion of a front leg of the second washer or dryer. 28. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the supplementary bracket extends over a front portion of the top portion of the first washer or dryer. 29. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the supplementary bracket comprises a stopper disposed at a front portion of the holder where the stopper supports a front portion of the leg. 30. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 29, wherein the stopper is disposed at a front portion of the holder where the stopper supports a front leg of the second washer or dryer. 31. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the supplementary bracket is installed at the first washer or dryer after installation of the bracket. 32. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the supplementary bracket is installed on the first washer or dryer after the second washer or dryer has been placed on the first washer or dryer. 33. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a guide mechanism configured to guide the supplementary bracket when the supplementary bracket is assembled to the bracket. 34. The assembly of claim 33, wherein the guide mechanism comprises a projection on the supplementary bracket and a recess on the bracket for receiving the projection therein. 35. The assembly of claim 33, wherein the guide mechanism comprises a supplementary stopper on the supplementary bracket wherein the supplementary stopper contacts the holder thereby aligning the supplementary bracket. 36. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein a bead is provided to the supplementary bracket for reinforcing a rigidity of the supplementary bracket. 37. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the supplementary bracket is curved in a width direction. 38. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the supplementary bracket is bent in an upward direction such that a portion of the supplementary bracket is separated from the top portion of the first washer or dryer. 39. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a fixing bracket extending over the rear flange and the rear side of the first washer or dryer, wherein the fixing bracket fixes the rear flange to the rear side. 40. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the bracket is attached to the first washer or dryer using a double-sided tape. 41. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the bracket comprises a side flange which contacts a lateral side of the first washer or dryer. 42. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein the bracket comprises a bead, wherein the bead reinforces a rigidity of the bracket. 43. The combination of an assembly and washers and/or dryers of claim 1, wherein each of the washers and dryers is configured to allow laundry to be introduced therein through a front portion thereof.