WO2024150997A1 - Clothing treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

To solve the described problem, the present invention relates to a clothing treatment device which comprises: a cabinet; an inner case provided inside the cabinet to provide an accommodation space in which clothing is accommodated; a machine chamber provided so as to communicate with the inner case and provided with heaters for generating steam to be supplied to the inner case and a compressor for generating hot air to be supplied to the inner case; through-holes provided so as to penetrate through the inner case to communicate with the machine chamber and introducing hot air and steam generated in the machine chamber into the inner case; and a hat treatment device provided inside the inner case so as to communicate with the through-holes to supply the hot air or steam to a hat, wherein the hat treatment device comprises body units provided so as to communicate with the through-holes to provide a space in which the hot air or steam flows and a hat fixing unit provided so as to communicate with the body units to support the inside of a hat and discharge the hot air or steam to the hat.

Description

Clothing processing equipment

The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device. More specifically, it relates to a clothing treatment device that can sterilize hats.

In general, clothing treatment devices include a washing machine that wets clothes in water and turns them into a wet cloth and then removes foreign substances through the chemical action of detergent and physical action such as drum rotation, and a dryer that dries the clothes in the wet cloth using hot air and steam. It is a concept that includes.

However, recently, clothing care machines have appeared that keep dried clothing comfortable and clean without soaking it in water. This clothes care machine was able to deodorize the clothes by supplying steam or hot air while the clothes were placed and perform a refresh process to dry or sterilize the clothes.

These clothes care machines were able to selectively add fragrance to the clothes, and in recent years, they have become an important part of clothes treatment equipment along with washing machines and dryers.

Referring to Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0057545, a conventional clothing treatment device includes a cabinet forming an exterior, and an inner case provided inside the cabinet to hold clothing.

The clothing treatment device may include a circulation duct for circulating air in the inner case at a lower portion of the inner case, a heat exchanger provided in the circulation duct for heat exchange with the air, and a compressor for supplying high-temperature refrigerant to the heat exchanger. You can. When the compressor is driven, hot air is supplied to the inner case to increase the temperature inside the inner case, and the clothes can be dried or sterilized.

Meanwhile, the need to dry or sterilize not only clothes but also hats has emerged. Accordingly, referring to Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0014454, the hat washing device was attached and detached to the steam generator and the hat was treated with steam.

However, the hat washing device requires a separate device for generating steam and has the problem of being difficult to install within the clothes treatment device.

Additionally, the size of hats that can be mounted on the hat washing device is limited, making it difficult to wash small hats.

Accordingly, there has been a need to provide a clothing processing device that can wash hats using hot air or steam generated from the clothing processing device.

In addition, there has been a need to provide a clothing treatment device that can wash hats regardless of the size of the hat.

The present invention aims to solve the problem of providing a clothing treatment device that can sterilize hats using steam or hot air generated in a machine room.

The present invention aims to solve the problem of providing a clothing treatment device that can sterilize hats by supplying steam or hot air to them, regardless of their size or shape.

The present invention aims to solve the problem of providing a clothes handling device that can increase user convenience by providing a hat handling device that is detachable within an inner case.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention includes a cabinet, an inner case provided inside the cabinet to provide a receiving space for storing clothes, and a cabinet provided to communicate with the inner case and generating steam supplied to the inner case. A machine room equipped with a heater and a compressor that generates hot air supplied to the inner case, and a penetration machine provided through the inner case to communicate with the machine room and introduces hot air and steam generated in the machine room into the inner case. A hat treatment device is provided to communicate with the through hole inside the hole and the inner case to supply the hot air or steam to the hat, and the hat treatment device is provided to communicate with the through hole so that the hot air or steam flows. A clothing treatment device is provided, comprising a body portion that provides a space for processing, a hat fixing portion that communicates with the body portion to support the inside of the hat, and is provided to discharge the hot air or steam to the hat. .

The hat fixing part may be provided so that its volume is expanded by hot air or steam flowing from the body part inside the hat.

The hat fixing part includes a fixing body that supports the hat and whose volume changes depending on the amount of hot air or steam flowing from the body part, and is formed on the fixing body to supply the hot air or steam to the inside of the hat. It may include a fixed communication hole.

The body part may further include an internal duct that is provided in communication with the through hole and the hat fixing part and guides the hot air or steam to flow to the hat fixing part.

The internal duct may be provided in communication with the through hole and may include an inlet through which the hot air or steam discharged from the through hole flows into the inside.

The body portion is seated on the bottom surface of the inner case and may further include a support portion supporting the inner duct.

The support portion may include a support bottom surface forming a lower surface, and a support leg rotatably provided on the support bottom surface and seated on the bottom surface of the inner case.

The support leg may be provided to be withdrawable from the support bottom surface toward the bottom surface of the inner case.

It further includes a cover part provided on an upper part of the body part on which the hat is seated, and the cover part includes a cover communication hole formed through a portion of the cover part to communicate with the internal duct and the hat fixing part, and the body The unit may further include a lead that is movably provided to selectively shield the cover communication hole.

The body portion may include a support body supporting the inner duct, and a guide rail formed by a portion of the support body protruding, and the guide rail may be provided to guide the movement of the lead.

The body portion is provided to be selectively coupled to or separated from the through hole so that the hat processing device can be detached from the inner case.

It may further include a coupling portion provided to penetrate the body portion and coupled to the body portion to the through hole.

The coupling portion includes a coupling spring provided on the body to be compressible by a user, a coupling hook connected to the coupling spring and provided to be selectively coupled to the through hole, and when the coupling spring is compressed, the coupling hook is A clothing processing device, characterized in that it is separated from the through hole.

It is provided to protrude from the inner surface of the inner case and may further include a storage hanger on which the hat handling device is seated.

The hat handling device may further include a storage hook that is provided so that the body portion is recessed and is seated on the storage hanger.

The present invention has the effect of sterilizing hats using steam or hot air generated in a machine room.

The present invention has the effect of sterilizing the hat by supplying steam or hot air to the hat, regardless of its size or shape.

The present invention has the effect of increasing user convenience by providing a hat handling device that is attachable and detachable within the inner case.

Figure 1 shows the appearance of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

Figure 2 shows the lower part of the inner case of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

Figure 3 shows the machine room structure of the laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention.

Figure 4 shows the machine room base structure of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

Figure 5 shows the circulation duct structure of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

Figure 6 explains the shape of the circulation duct of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the circulation duct.

Figure 8 shows the structure of the air discharge unit 323 of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

Figure 9 shows the structure of the base cover of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

Figure 10 shows the structure of an outdoor air duct.

Figure 11 shows the flow of air flowing through the circulation duct.

Figure 12 shows the installation structure of the steam supply unit.

Figure 13 shows the detailed structure of the steam supply unit.

Figure 14 shows a cross-section of the hat treatment device of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

Figure 15 shows a view of the hat processing device viewed from above.

Figure 16 shows the detailed structure of the support portion of the hat processing device.

Figure 17 shows the detailed structure of the cover part of the hat processing device.

Figure 18 shows the detailed structure of the internal duct of the hat processing device.

Figure 19 shows the detailed structure of the coupling part, lid, and hat fixing part of the hat processing device.

Figure 20 shows a structure in which the hat processing device is coupled to the inner case.

Figure 21 shows the detailed structure of the lead.

Figure 22 shows the movement process of the lead.

Figure 23 shows a cross section of the hat processing device when the hat processing device is stored on the inner surface of the inner case.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numbers are assigned to the same or similar components even in different embodiments, and the description is replaced with the first description. As used herein, singular expressions include plural expressions, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Additionally, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed descriptions will be omitted. In addition, it should be noted that the attached drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and should not be construed as limiting the technical idea disclosed in this specification by the attached drawings.

Figure 1 shows the appearance of the laundry treatment device 1 of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1(a), the laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention may include a cabinet 100 forming an exterior, and a door 20 rotatably coupled to the cabinet 100.

The door 20 includes a main body 21 that forms the front of the cabinet 100, and an installation body extending from one side of the main body 21 on which a display displaying information about the laundry treatment device can be installed. (22) may be included.

The installation body 22 may be provided to form a step 23 from the main body 21 toward the rear of the cabinet 100.

Meanwhile, at least a portion of the installation body 22 may be arranged to overlap in the front-back direction at the rear of the main body 21. Accordingly, the step 23 can function as a handle.

The installation body 22 may be made of a different material or color than the main body 21. Additionally, the installation body 22 may be made of a translucent material through which light emitted from the display can be transmitted.

Referring to FIG. 1(b), an inner case 200 having a receiving space 220 for storing clothing may be provided inside the cabinet 100. The inner case 200 may be provided with an opening 210 at the front through which clothing enters and exits, and the opening 210 may be shielded by the door 20 .

The inner case 200 may be made of a plastic resin series, and may be made of a reinforced plastic resin series that is not deformed by air at a temperature higher than room temperature air, heated air (hereinafter referred to as hot air), steam, or moisture. .

The inner case 200 may be provided with a height longer than the width. As a result, the clothing can be accommodated in the receiving space 220 without being folded or wrinkled.

The laundry treatment device 1 of the present invention may include a mounting portion 500 that can hold clothing in the receiving space 220 of the inner case 200.

The mounting portion 500 may include a hanger portion 510 provided on the upper surface of the inner case 200 to hold clothing.

When the clothes are mounted on the hanger unit 510, the clothes may be placed suspended in the air inside the receiving space 220.

Meanwhile, the mounting portion 500 may further include a pressing portion 520 that is coupled to the inner surface of the door 20 and can secure clothing.

The hanger portion 510 may be provided in a bar shape disposed along the width direction of the inner case 200 to support a hanger on which clothing is mounted. Additionally, as shown, the hanger unit 510 may be provided in the shape of a hanger so that clothing can be directly mounted.

The clothing treatment device of the present invention may further include a vibrator unit capable of vibrating the hanger unit 510 to remove foreign substances such as fine dust attached to clothing.

The mounting portion 500 may include a pressing portion 520 provided on the door 20 to press and secure the clothing. The pressing unit 520 may include a support unit 522 that is fixed to the inner surface of the door 20 and supports one side of the clothing, and a pressing unit 521 that presses the clothing supported on the support unit 522. there is.

The pressing portion 521 may be moved toward the support portion 522 or may be provided to move away from the support portion 522 . For example, the pressing part 521 may be rotatably provided on the support part 522 or the inner surface of the door 20.

Accordingly, the pressing portion 521 and the supporting portion 522 may press both sides of the clothing to remove wrinkles from the clothing and create intended creases.

The laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention may be provided with a machine room 300 in which various devices capable of supplying one or more of hot air or steam to the receiving space 220 or purifying or dehumidifying the external air of the cabinet 100 are installed. You can.

The machine room 300 may be arranged separately or partitioned from the inner case 200, and may be provided to communicate with the inner case 200.

The machine room 300 may be placed below the inner case 200. Accordingly, when hot air and steam with a small specific gravity are supplied to the inner case 200, the hot air and steam can be naturally supplied to the clothing.

The machine room 300 may include a heat supply unit 340 capable of supplying hot air to the inside of the inner case 200. The heat supply unit 340 may be provided as a heat pump system or as a heater that directly heats air with electric energy.

When the heat supply unit 340 is provided as a heat pump system, it may be provided to dehumidify and heat the air discharged from the inner case 200 and supply it to the inner case 200. The detailed structure is described later.

Meanwhile, in front of the machine room 300, a water tank 30 capable of supplying water to the steam supply unit 800 and a drain tank 40 for collecting condensed water from the heat supply unit 340 will be provided. You can.

The water tank 30 and the water tank 40 may be provided to be detachable from the front of the machine room 300. As a result, the laundry treatment device 1 of the present invention can be freely installed without being restricted from the water supply source or drainage source.

Meanwhile, at the front of the machine room 300, a drawer 50 may be further provided, which is drawn in and out from the front and has a separate accommodation space. The drawer 50 may store a steam generator or an iron.

Figure 2 shows the bottom surface of the inner case of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

The machine room 300 may include a steam supply unit 800 capable of supplying steam to the inner case 200. The steam supply unit 800 may be provided to directly supply steam to the inside of the inner case 200. The detailed structure is described later.

To this end, the inner case 200 may be provided with a plurality of through holes 230 that penetrate one surface and communicate with the machine room 300.

Air in the receiving space 220 may be supplied to the machine room 300 through the through hole 230, and at least one of hot air or steam generated in the machine room 300 may be supplied to the receiving space 200. can be supplied.

The through hole 230 is an inlet hole 231 through which the air inside the inner case 200 is discharged or sucked into the machine room 300 by penetrating the lower surface of the inner case 200, and the inner case ( It may include an discharge hole 232 through which hot air generated in the machine room 300 is discharged through the lower surface of the machine room 200.

The discharge hole 232 may be disposed biased toward the rear of the lower surface of the inner case 200. For example, the discharge hole 232 may be disposed between the lower surface or the rear surface of the inner case 200 at an angle to the ground and facing the hanger unit 510.

Additionally, the inlet hole 231 may be disposed toward the front of the lower surface of the inner case 200. Accordingly, the inlet hole 231 can be arranged to be spaced apart from the outlet hole 232.

The through hole 230 may include a steam hole 233 through which steam generated by the steam supply unit 800 is supplied. The steam hole 233 may be placed on one side of the discharge hole 232.

Figure 3 shows the machine room structure of the laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention.

Figure 3(a) is a view of the machine room 300 from the front, and Figure 3(b) is a view of the machine room 300 from the rear.

Inside the machine room 300, components may be placed to supply hot air to the clothing processing space, circulate air inside the clothing processing space, supply steam to the clothing processing space, or clean the air outside the cabinet.

The machine room 300 may include a base portion 310 that supports various devices or arranges a space for installation. The base portion 310 can provide an area where various devices can be installed.

The base portion 310 may be provided with a circulation duct 320 through which air introduced from outside the inner case 200 or the cabinet 100 moves.

The circulation duct 320 may be provided in a case shape with an open top, and some of the heat supply units 340 may be installed therein.

When the heat supply unit 340 is provided as a heat pump system, it may include heat exchangers 341 and 342, which will be described later, inside the circulation duct 320, and a compressor 342 that supplies high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant to the heat exchanger. .

The heat exchangers 341 and 342 are accommodated inside the circulation duct 320 and can cool and dehumidify the air flowing through the circulation duct 320, or heat the air to generate hot air.

When the circulation duct 320 is provided to suck air from the outside of the cabinet 100, an outside air duct 370 may be installed in front of the circulation duct 320 to suck in outside air.

The circulation duct 320 may be provided to communicate with the outside air duct 370 and may be provided to selectively suck in outside air.

The water supply tank and the drain tank may be detachably coupled to the front of the circulation duct 320. The water tank 3 and the water tank 4 may be placed and seated on the upper part of the outdoor air duct 370.

The circulation duct 320 may be provided coupled to the base portion 310, or may be provided integrally with the base portion 310. For example, the base portion 310 and the circulation duct 320 may be manufactured by injection molding.

The machine room 300 may include a base cover 360 provided to communicate with the circulation duct 320 and the inlet hole 231.

The base cover 360 may be coupled to the upper part of the circulation duct 320 and be provided to guide air sucked in from the inlet hole 231 into the circulation duct 320.

The base cover 360 can block the air inside the circulation duct 320 from being discharged to the outside by shielding the upper surface of the circulation duct 320. The lower part of the base cover 360 and the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 may form one side of the flow path of the circulation duct 320.

The base cover 360 may include an inlet 362 connecting the inlet hole 231 and the circulation duct 320. The inlet 362 is provided in a duct shape and can serve as an intake duct that delivers air inside the inner case 200 to the circulation duct 320.

The machine room 300 may be installed with a steam supply unit 800 that is connected to the water tank 3, receives water, generates steam, and supplies it to the inner case 200. The steam supply unit 800 may be placed and seated on the upper part of the base cover 360.

The steam supply unit 800 may be disposed behind the inlet 362.

The machine room 300 may include a fan installation unit 350 provided to communicate with the circulation duct 320 and the inner case 200. The fan installation unit 350 accommodates a blowing fan 353 that provides power to move the air inside the circulation duct 320 in one direction, and is coupled to the circulation duct 320 to accommodate the blowing fan 353. It may include a fan housing 351 that extends or extends.

The fan installation unit 350 may be provided with a discharge duct 352 that communicates with the circulation duct 320 and the discharge hole 232.

The discharge duct 352 may be provided in the fan housing 351 with a cross-sectional area corresponding to the discharge hole 232 and extending toward the discharge hole 232.

As a result, the air inside the inner case 200 flows in through the base cover 360, passes through the circulation duct 320, and then flows back into the inner case 200 through the fan installation part 350. can be supplied.

Meanwhile, the base portion 310 may be provided with a compressor installation portion 313 where the compressor 342 that supplies refrigerant to the heat exchangers 341 and 343 is installed. The compressor installation unit 313 may be disposed outside the circulation duct 320.

Additionally, the base unit 310 may be equipped with a control unit or control panel (C) that controls the laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention.

The base unit 310 may be provided with a control unit installation unit 313 that forms a space into which the control unit C can be inserted at the lower part of the circulation duct 320.

The control unit (C) may be provided to control all electronically controlled components, such as the compressor 342, the steam supply unit 800, and the blowing fan 353.

Since the control unit (C) is inserted and supported in the base unit (310), vibration or shock applied to the control unit (C) can be cushioned. In addition, since the control unit (C) is placed close to all electronic components, the occurrence of control errors such as noise can be minimized.

In addition, a steam supply unit is disposed at the upper part of the circulation duct 320, and a control unit (C) is disposed at the lower part of the circulation duct 320. Therefore, the circulation duct 320 may be provided in the shape of a straight duct between the steam supply unit 800 and the control unit (C). Accordingly, flow resistance of air passing through the circulation duct 320 can be minimized.

The circulation duct 320, the external air duct 370, the steam supply unit 800, the control unit C, and the heat supply unit 340 may be provided in a module format in the base unit 310.

As a result, the base portion 310 can be easily installed and maintained by being pulled in and out of the machine room 300 forward or backward.

Figure 4 shows the machine room base structure of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

FIG. 4(a) is a perspective view of the base portion 310 viewed from the front, and FIGS. 4(b) and 4(c) are perspective views of the base portion 310 viewed from the rear.

The base portion 310 may be installed on a base plate that forms the lower surface of the laundry treatment device. The base portion 310 may itself form the lower surface of the laundry treatment device.

The base portion 310 may include a base bottom portion 311 that forms a support surface. The base bottom portion 311 may form the lower surface of the laundry treatment device. Additionally, the base bottom portion 311 may be installed on the upper surface of the bottom surface of the cabinet 100, which forms the lower surface of the laundry treatment apparatus.

The base portion 310 may be integrally equipped with the circulation duct 320, which forms at least a portion of the flow path through which air moves. The circulation duct 320 may be formed to extend upward from the base bottom portion 311.

The circulation duct 320 provides a duct body 321 extending from the base bottom 311 to form a flow path and a space in which an evaporator 341 or a condenser 343 is installed inside the duct body 321. It may include a heat exchanger installation part 3212 and an air discharge part 323 provided at the rear of the duct body 321 through which air of the duct body 321 is discharged.

The air discharge unit 323 may be provided in the shape of a pipe extending rearward from the duct body 321. The diameter of the air outlet 323 may be smaller than the width of the duct body 321.

The air discharge unit 323 may be connected to the fan housing 350. The air discharged from the air discharge unit 323 may be guided into the inner case 200 through the fan housing 350.

The circulation duct 320 may include an external air intake portion 322 formed through the front surface of the duct body 321.

The outside air intake unit 322 may be provided to communicate with the outside air duct 370. The outdoor air duct 370 may be seated and supported in front of the outdoor air intake unit 322.

The circulation duct 320 may be provided with a damper that opens and closes the outside air intake unit 322. By opening and closing the damper, it is possible to allow or block outside air from flowing into the circulation duct 320.

The base portion 310 may include a compressor installation portion 312 that provides a space where the compressor 342 is installed. The compressor installation portion 312 may be formed on one side of the base bottom portion 311 and may be formed integrally with the base bottom portion 311.

The compressor installation portion 312 may be formed with a protrusion capable of supporting the compressor 342. The compressor installation unit 312 may be disposed biased toward the rear of the base unit 310. The compressor installation part 312 may be arranged so that at least a portion of the compressor installation part 312 overlaps the air discharge part 323 in the width direction.

The compressor installation unit 312 may be equipped with a buffer member to reduce vibration transmitted from the compressor 342. The buffer member may be fixed to the protrusion.

The base unit 310 may include a control unit installation unit 313 where the control unit C is installed. The control unit installation part 313 may be formed between the base bottom part 311 and the circulation duct 320. The control unit installation portion 313 may be formed between the base bottom portion 311 and the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320. The control unit installation unit 313 may be provided in the shape of an open duct at either the front or the rear at the lower part of the circulation duct 320.

Figure 5 shows the circulation duct structure of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

The circulation duct 320 may extend from the base bottom to the top to form a flow path through which air flows. The circulation duct 320 may include a heat exchanger installation portion 3212 that provides a space where the evaporator 341 and the condenser 342 are installed. The heat exchanger installation part 3212 may be provided inside the duct body 321.

The duct body 321 may be provided with an open upper surface. The condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 can be installed through the opening of the duct body 321.

The opening of the duct body 321 may be shielded by the base cover 360, and the base cover 360 and the duct body 321 may form a flow path of the circulation passage 320.

The front surface of the duct body 321 may be arranged to be spaced rearward from the front end of the base bottom portion 311.

As a result, the base bottom portion 311 can secure a support surface 3111 on which one or more of the water tank 3 or the water tank 4 and the outdoor air duct 370 are installed and supported.

Meanwhile, the heat supply unit 340 includes an evaporator 341 installed inside the circulation duct 320 and provided as a heat exchanger to cool and dehumidify the air flowing into the circulation duct 320, and the evaporator 341. A condenser 343 provided as a heat exchanger that heats the passing air to form hot air, and a compressor 342 arranged outside the circulation duct 320 and supplying a refrigerant that exchanges heat with the air to the condenser 343. , It may include an expansion valve 344 that expands and cools the refrigerant that has passed through the condenser 343.

Meanwhile, as the duct body 32 is integrally molded with the base portion 310, the height of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 can be secured, and the height of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 can also be increased. can be increased.

As a result, the width of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 in the front and rear directions can be reduced, and the number of refrigerant pipes passing through the condenser and evaporator can be reduced. Accordingly, there is an effect of reducing the flow loss of air passing through the condenser and evaporator.

Meanwhile, the sum of the lengths of the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 may be smaller than the length of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212. Accordingly, the front-to-back length of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 may be equal to or less than half the length of the duct body 321.

Therefore, since the heat exchanger installation part 3212 can be sufficiently spaced apart from the outside air intake part 322, sufficient space is provided inside the circulation duct 320 for the outside air and the air inside the inner case 200 to flow in. It can be secured.

Meanwhile, the interior of the duct body 321 may include an installation partition 3211 that separates the heat exchanger installation part 3212 from the outside of the heat exchange installation part 3212. The installation partition 3211 may protrude from the side of the duct body 321 to support the front of the evaporator 341.

Additionally, the duct body 321 may be expanded in width based on the installation partition 3211 and extend rearward.

As a result, the width of the heat exchanger installation portion 3212 may be greater than half the width of the base portion 310. Additionally, the width of the circulation duct 320 may be greater than half the width of the base portion 310.

The width of the condenser 343 and the width of the evaporator 341 may also be greater than half the total width of the base portion 310.

As described above, if the widths of the condenser 343 and the evaporator 341 are secured, there is an effect of securing sufficient heat exchange capacity.

Additionally, the fan housing 350 may be arranged to overlap the condenser 343 or the evaporator 341 in the front-to-back direction. Accordingly, the air that has passed through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343 can be introduced into the fan housing 350 without bending the flow path. In other words, the air flowing into the circulation duct 320 has the effect of minimizing flow loss because the flow path is not bent in the process of moving to the fan housing.

Figure 6 explains the shape of the circulation duct of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

The base portion 310 may have the base bottom portion 310 and the circulation passage 320 integrally molded through mold injection.

The mold for forming the inner surface of the duct body 321 may be removed by being pulled upward from the inside of the duct body 321. At this time, to facilitate removal of the mold, the wall surface of the duct body 321 may be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the direction of removal of the mold.

The width of the lower surface 321a of the duct body 321 may be longer than the width of the upper surface 321b of the duct body 321.

Specifically, the distance between the walls of the duct bodies 321 facing each other may be increased as the distance from the base bottom 311 increases. The distance between the left and right sides of the circulation path facing each other can be increased along the drawing direction of the mold. Accordingly, removal of the mold may be facilitated.

Meanwhile, the air discharge unit 323 includes an air extension pipe 3231 extending from the rear of the duct body 321 to have a smaller diameter or width, and extending from the air extension pipe 3231 in a pipe shape with a uniform diameter. It may include an air discharge pipe 3232 forming a hollow 3233 therein. The air extension pipe 3231 can perform the function of a nozzle and increase the speed of discharged air.

Additionally, the mold for forming the air discharge portion 323 can be removed as shown in the drawing above. It may be drawn forward from the inside of the air discharge unit 323 toward the inside of the circulation passage 320 and then removed toward the upper open surface of the circulation passage 320. In this process, the mold can be formed into a structure that makes it easy to take out.

Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the circulation duct.

The installation partition 3211 may be formed by protruding inward from the inner wall of the duct body 321 or by having the outer wall of the circulation duct recessed toward the inside.

The heat exchanger installation part 3212 may be formed between the heat exchanger installation partition 3211 and the air discharge part 323.

The mold for forming the air discharge portion 323 may be pulled out in front of the air discharge portion 323 and then drawn upward and removed. It is necessary to prevent the mold for forming the air discharge part 323 from interfering with the heat exchanger installation partition when the mold for forming the air discharge part 323 is pulled forward from the inside of the air discharge part 323. To this end, the design value of the air discharge unit 323 can be adjusted.

Specifically, when molding the air discharge portion 323, a mold for molding the front side and a mold for molding the rear side based on the parting line 3233 of the air discharge portion 323 in the drawing may be separately provided. there is. Accordingly, the direction of removal of the mold may also be different. The mold for forming the part located in the front with respect to the parting line of the air discharge unit 323 is pulled out, and the mold for molding the part located in the rear with respect to the parting line in the air discharge unit 323 is pulled out in the rear. It can be.

That is, in order to prevent the mold pulled out forward from interfering with the heat exchanger installation partition during the pulling process, distance 1 (323a) in the drawing may be made smaller than distance 2 (321c). Distance 1 (323a) may refer to the distance between the parting line of the air discharge unit 323 and the front end of the air discharge unit 323. Additionally, distance 1 (323a) may refer to the distance between the parting line of the air discharge unit 323 and the rear opening of the circulation duct. Distance 2 (321c) may refer to the distance between the front end of the air discharge unit 323 and the partition wall where the heat exchanger is installed. Additionally, distance 2 (323a) may refer to the distance between the rear opening of the circulation duct and the heat exchanger installation partition 3211.

Figure 8 shows the structure of the air discharge unit 323 of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

The base portion 310 may include an air discharge portion 323 that discharges treated air toward the fan housing.

The air discharge unit 323 may be provided to communicate with the inside of the circulation duct 320 or between the duct body 321 and the fan housing 350. The air discharge unit 323 may be provided in the shape of a bell mouth. Equipped with a bell mouth shape, it can reduce air flow loss and improve air circulation efficiency.

The air discharge pipe 3232 of the air discharge unit 323 is provided in the shape of a pipe, and during the mold removal process with respect to the parting line 3233, the mold disposed in front of the parting line 3233 is pulled forward, The mold placed behind the parting line 3233 can be pulled out rearward.

The fan installation unit 350 may be supported by being coupled to the air discharge pipe 3232. The fan housing 351 may have a coupling hole coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the air discharge pipe 3232, and the blowing fan 353 can be placed in the coupling hole.

The fan housing 351 may include a discharge duct 352 extending from the outer peripheral surface or the outside of the blowing fan 353 to the discharge hole 232.

The fan housing 351 and the discharge duct 352 may accommodate the blowing fan 353 therein and form a flow path through which air can move.

The motor that rotates the blowing fan 353 may be coupled to and supported on the outside of the fan housing 351.

Figure 9 shows the structure of the base cover of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

The base cover 360 may be coupled to the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 to prevent the inside of the circulation duct 320 from being exposed.

The base cover 360 is coupled to the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 and includes an inlet body 361 that communicates the inner case 200 and the circulation duct 320, and an inlet body 361 extending from the inlet body 361. It may include a shielding body 363 that shields the circulation duct 320.

The inlet body 361 may be provided in a duct shape to communicate with the inlet hole 231 of the inner case and the inside of the circulation duct 320. The inflow body 361 may be provided to protrude further upward than the shielding body 363.

The inlet body 361 may be placed ahead of the evaporator 341 so as not to face the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343, and may be placed ahead of the partition wall 3211.

The inlet body 361 may serve as an inlet duct that moves air in the inner case 200 to the circulation duct 320.

The inlet body 361 may be provided with an inlet portion 362 through which the air of the inner case 200 can pass.

Specifically, the base cover 360 has a first rib 362a extending along the width direction of the inlet body 361, and is spaced rearward from the first rib 362a to form a portion of the inlet body 361. It may include a second rib 362b extending along the width direction.

The first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may be provided side by side. The first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may be provided in a plate shape extending in the vertical direction, and their height may be provided to correspond to the height of the inlet body 361.

The front edge of the inlet body 361 and the first rib 362a may form a first inlet portion 3621, and the first rib 362a and the second rib 362b may form the second inlet portion 3621. An inlet 3623 may be formed, and the second rib 362b and the rear edge of the inlet body 361 may form a third inlet 3622.

The first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622 may be provided with the same area, and the second inlet 36222 may be formed by the first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622. It may be provided smaller than the area of (3622).

The base cover 360 includes a damper part 364 provided to open and close the inlet part 362, and a drive part 365 that is coupled to the damper part 364 and controls the opening and closing of the damper part 364. It can be included.

The damper part 364 includes a first damper part 3641 provided to open and close the first inlet part 3621, and a second damper part 3642 provided to open and close the third inlet part 3622. It can be included.

The first damper part 3641 is provided in a plate shape with an area corresponding to the first inlet part 3621, and rotates on both sides of the inlet body 361 within the first inlet part 3621. Possibly combined.

The second damper part 3642 is provided in a plate shape with an area corresponding to the third inlet part 3622, and rotates on both sides of the inlet body 361 inside the third inlet part 3622. Possibly combined.

The second inlet 3623 may be provided with a blocking filter 366 that allows air to pass through but filters foreign substances such as fine dust and lint.

The blocking filter 366 may be inserted into the second inlet 3623 to partition the first inlet 3621 and the third inlet 3622. The blocking filter 366 may be arranged to extend from the second inlet 3623 to contact the bottom surface of the circulation duct 320.

The blocking filter 366 may be provided as a filter capable of filtering even the moisture. For example, the blocking filter 366 may be provided as a HEPA filter or the like.

Meanwhile, when the blocking filter 366 is inserted into the second inlet 3623, a shielding member that shields the second inlet 3623 may be further coupled.

The driving unit 365 includes a motor that provides power to selectively rotate the first damper unit 364 and the second damper unit 365, and a motor that engages the motor to rotate the first damper unit 364. ) and a plurality of gear members capable of selectively rotating the second damper unit 365.

Due to the driving unit 365, the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3622 can be selectively opened.

Due to the driving unit 365, the air contained inside the inner case 200 may flow into the circulation duct 320 along the first inlet 3621, and the third inlet 3622. It may flow into the circulation duct 320 along .

Of course, the driving unit 365 can control the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642 to open both the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3622, The first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642 can be controlled to shield both the first inlet 3611 and the third inlet 3622.

The driving unit 365 may be provided in any structure as long as it can rotate the first damper 3641 and the second damper 3642. For example, it may be provided as a combination of a motor, a main gear rotating by the motor, and a driven gear coupled to the first damper and the second damper and rotating by rotation of the main gear.

The base cover 360 may include a shielding body 363 that extends from the inflow body 361 and can shield the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343. The shielding body 363 may be provided in a plate shape.

The base cover 360 can be detachably coupled to the upper surface of the circulation duct 320 through an inlet hook 3612 extending from the lower surface of the inlet body 361.

The circulation duct 320 may be provided with a coupling portion that is detachably coupled to the inlet hook 3612.

Figure 10 shows the structure of an outdoor air duct.

Referring to FIG. 10(a), the outdoor air duct 370 may be coupled to the base portion 310.

The outdoor air duct 370 may be provided in communication with the outdoor air intake unit 322.

The outdoor air duct 370 includes an outdoor air damper 373 that opens and closes the outdoor air intake unit 322, and an outdoor driving unit that rotates the outdoor air damper 373 to selectively open and control the outdoor air intake unit 322. 374) may be included.

The outdoor air damper 373 may be provided in a plate shape capable of sealing the outdoor air intake unit 322, and may be rotatably coupled to both sides of the outdoor air intake unit 322.

The outdoor driving unit 374 may be coupled to the outdoor air duct 370 or the circulation duct 320 and may be provided as an actuator that rotates the outdoor air damper 373.

The outside air duct 370 includes an extension duct 372 extending forward from the outside air intake unit 322 in front of the outside air intake unit 322, and extending forward from the extension duct 372 to allow outside air to flow in. It may include an intake duct 371 that can be used.

The intake duct 371 may be provided extending from the lower part of the extension duct 372, and a water tank 3 and a drain tank 4 may be disposed at the top. The water tank 3 and the water tank 4 may be coupled to or seated in the intake duct 371.

The intake duct 371 may include an external device 3711 through which outdoor air is sucked at one end or a free end, and a partition rib 3712 provided to partition the external device 3711.

The external device 3711 may be disposed lower than the door 20 so as not to be shielded from the door 20 .

The partition rib 3712 may be provided to partition the inside of the external device 3711 and may be provided to block foreign substances or the user's body from entering.

Referring to FIG. 10(b), when the external driving unit 374 rotates the external air damper 373 to open the external air intake unit 322, the intake duct 371 and the circulation duct 320 There may be communication.

At this time, when the blowing fan 352 is driven, air outside the cabinet may flow into the circulation duct 320. When the compressor 342 operates, the external air may be dehumidified while passing through the circulation duct 320 and supplied into the inner case 200.

The door 20 may further include an outlet for discharging air inside the inner case 200 to the outside, and an exhaust damper for selectively opening and closing the outlet. The outlet may be provided to face the receiving space of the inner case 200.

Accordingly, the dehumidified air can be discharged through the outlet.

Additionally, the outside air may be filtered while passing through the blocking filter 366 and discharged back to the outside of the cabinet 100.

Figure 11 shows the flow of air flowing through the circulation duct.

Referring to FIG. 11(a), the outside air damper 373 shields the outside air intake portion 322, the first damper 3641 opens the first inlet portion 3621, and the second The damper 3642 can be controlled to shield the third inlet 3622.

When the blowing fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner case 200 flows into the first inlet 3621 and passes through the blocking filter 366 to be filtered.

When the compressor 342 operates, the air passing through the blocking filter 366 may be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

The air that has passed through the heat exchanger may pass through the fan installation portion 350 and be supplied into the inner case 200.

This state may be a state in which steam is not supplied to the inner case 200. This is because when steam is supplied to the inner case 200, the moisture wets the blocking filter 366 and the performance of the blocking filter 366 cannot be guaranteed.

As a result, even when steam is not supplied to the inner case 200, before steam is supplied inside the inner case 200, or even after steam is supplied inside the inner case 200, the humidity is lowered. In this case, the air inside the inner case 200 may pass through the first inlet 3641 and the blocking filter 366 to filter out foreign substances such as lint.

Referring to FIG. 11(b), the outside air damper 373 shields the outside air intake part 322, the first damper 3641 shields the first inlet part 3621, and the second The damper 3642 can be controlled to open the third inlet 3622.

When the blowing fan 352 is driven, air inside the inner case 200 may flow into the third inlet 3622. Since the third inlet 3622 is provided downstream of the blocking filter 366, air flowing into the third inlet 3622 may not pass through the blocking filter 366.

When the compressor 342 operates, the air passing through the blocking filter 366 may be dehumidified and heated while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

The air that has passed through the heat exchanger may pass through the fan installation portion 350 and be supplied into the inner case 200.

As a result, when steam is supplied to the inner case 200 or the humidity inside the inner case 200 is very high, air from the inner case 200 flows into the third inlet 3622. By blocking the inflow into the first inlet 3621, the blocking filter 366 can be prevented from being exposed to moisture.

Referring to FIG. 11(c), the outside air damper 373 opens the outside air intake part 322, the first damper 3641 shields the first inlet part 3621, and the first damper 3641 opens the outside air intake part 322. Damper 2 3642 can be controlled with the third inlet 3622 shielded.

When the blowing fan 352 is driven, the air inside the inner case 200 is blocked from flowing into the inlet 362, and only the outside air of the cabinet 100 flows into the circulation duct 320. and can pass through the blocking filter 366. As a result, foreign substances such as fine dust contained in the outside air can be filtered through the blocking filter 366.

When the compressor 342 operates, the air passing through the blocking filter 366 may be dehumidified while passing through the evaporator 341 and the condenser 343.

The air that has passed through the heat exchanger can pass through the fan installation part 350 and be supplied into the inner case 200 to supply fresh hot air to clothes.

At this time, when the door 20 is equipped with a device for discharging the air inside the inner case 200 to the outside, the air outside the cabinet passes through the blocking filter 366 and the heat supply unit 340. It can be discharged in a purified and dehumidified state.

As a result, in the laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention, the control unit (C) controls the external drive unit 374 and the inlet unit 365 to determine the flow direction of the air inside the inner case 200 and the air outside the cabinet. You can.

Figure 12 shows the installation structure of the steam supply unit.

The steam supply unit 800 may be supported by being seated on the base cover 360.

The steam supply unit 800 may include a steam case 810 that is seated on the base cover 360 and stores water that generates the steam.

The steam supply unit 800 may further include an installation bracket 870 capable of fixing the steam case 810 to the base cover 360.

The installation bracket 870 can be coupled to the base cover 360 to fix the steam case 810.

The installation bracket 870 may include a lower panel 871 supporting the lower surface of the steam case 810 and a side panel 872 supporting both sides of the steam case 810 on the lower panel 871. You can.

The installation bracket 870 may further include one or more fixing clips 873 that extend from the side panel 872 to prevent the steam case 810 from being separated.

The fixing clip 873 may be detachably provided on the top or side of the steam case 810.

The compressor 342 may be disposed lower than the steam supply unit 800.

The installation bracket 870 may be provided to block heat generated from the compressor or heat generated from the refrigerant compressed in the compressor from being transmitted to the steam supply unit 800.

The installation bracket 870 can also block the fire from spreading to the steam supply unit 800 when a fire occurs in the compressor 342.

Meanwhile, the base cover 360 may include a fastening part 3631 provided on the shielding body 363 and detachably coupled to the steam supply unit 800. The fastening part 3631 may be provided in a structure that is detachably coupled to a protrusion protruding from the bottom of the steam case 810.

Accordingly, even if a large amount of water is contained within the steam case 810, the steam case 810 can be stably seated on the base cover 360.

In addition, since the steam case 810 is disposed above the circulation duct 320 and the distance from the inner case 200 is shorter, the steam generated in the steam case 810 flows to the inner case 200. Condensation before reaching the target can be minimized.

Figure 13 shows the detailed structure of the steam supply unit.

Referring to FIG. 13(a), the steam supply unit 800 includes a steam case 810 that can receive and store water to generate steam, and is accommodated in the steam case 810 to heat the water to produce steam. It may include a heater unit 840 that generates heat.

The steam case 810 may be provided in the form of a case with an open top, and may be provided to accommodate the heater unit 840.

The steam supply unit 800 is coupled to the steam case 810 to prevent the heater unit 840 from being exposed to the outside, and may further include a case cover 820 to prevent the water from leaking. .

The case cover 820 includes a water level sensor 850 that detects the water level of the steam case 810, and a temperature sensor inside the steam case 810 or whether steam is generated inside the steam case 810. A steam sensor 860 that detects may be installed.

Referring to FIG. 13(b), the steam case 810 may include a case body 811 that stores the water and provides a space to accommodate the heater unit 840.

The case body 811 has an open top so that various parts can be easily installed inside the case body 811.

The case body 811 may include a heater insertion hole 8111 through which one side can be inserted or extracted.

The case body 811 may include a recovery pipe 814 capable of discharging water contained therein to the outside.

The recovery pipe 814 can be kept closed by the shielding stopper 8141 so that it is opened only when residual water inside the steam case 810 is removed, and the shielding stopper 8141 is prevented from being separated arbitrarily. It may include a shielding clip 8142 that maintains the shielding stopper 8141 coupled to the recovery pipe 814.

Accordingly, when repairing the steam case 800 or preventing freezing or bursting of the steam case 800, water inside the steam case 800 can be discharged through the recovery pipe 814.

Meanwhile, a heater fixing part 830 capable of supporting or fixing the heater part 840 may be installed inside the case body 811. The heater fixing part 830 may include a fixing clip 831 for fixing the heater part 840, and a clip fastening member 833 for fixing the support clip 831 to the case body 811. there is.

The fixing clip 831 may be provided to accommodate or surround at least a portion of the heater unit 840.

Meanwhile, the steam supply unit 800 may be provided with a water supply pipe 815 through which water is supplied. The water supply pipe 815 may be provided to communicate with the water tank 30 to receive water.

The water supply pipe 815 may be provided on the case cover 820 or placed on the upper part of the steam case 810. As a result, water can be prevented from flowing back through the water supply pipe 815.

The steam supply unit 800 may be provided with a steam pipe 813 that discharges steam generated by driving the heater unit 840 to the outside. The steam pipe 813 is also provided on the upper part of the case cover 820 to block water from being discharged into the steam pipe 813. The steam pipe 813 may communicate with the steam hole 233 of the inner case 200.

The case cover 820 may be provided with a water level sensor hole 854 where the water level sensor can be installed.

The water level sensor 850 includes one or more contact protrusions 852 that are inserted into the water level sensor hole 854 and are immersed in water to detect the water level, and the contact protrusions 852 are suspended inside the steam case 810. It may include a sensor body 851 coupled to the water level sensor hole 854 or supported on the case cover 820 to maintain the sensor body 851 in a fixed state.

The sensor body 851 may be coupled to the case cover 820 through a sensor fastening member 853.

Meanwhile, the case cover 820 may be provided with an insertion hole 864 into which the steam sensor 860 can be installed. The steam sensor 860 is inserted into the insertion hole 864 and includes a detection device 861 that detects whether steam is generated inside the steam case 810, and a detection device 861 connected to the case cover ( It may include a support 863 that is fixed to the support 820 and a coupling member 862 that couples the support 863 to the case cover 820.

The detection device 861 is provided as a humidity sensor or a temperature sensor and can detect whether steam is generated inside the steam case 810.

Meanwhile, the case cover 820 may be provided with a cover hook 821 that extends forward and can be coupled to the base cover 860.

In addition, a fixing protrusion 822 that can fix the lower part of the inner case 200 or a separate steam discharge part 900 may be provided at the rear of the case cover 820.

The heater unit 840 is inserted into the heater insertion hole 8111 and accommodated in the steam case 810, and may be provided to heat water by receiving power.

The heater unit 840 may be provided as a sheath heater, etc., and may be controlled by the control unit C so that driving and stopping can be repeated.

The heater unit 840 may include a first heater 841 that heats water by receiving first power, and a second heater 842 that heats water by receiving power greater than the first power. .

As a result, the second heater 842 may be equipped to heat a larger amount of water and generate more steam than the first heater 841.

The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be provided to divide and consume the maximum amount of heater power allowed for the heater unit 840 in the laundry treatment device. That is, if the first heater 841 is equipped to consume a portion of the maximum heater power amount, the second heater 842 may be equipped to consume the remainder of the maximum heater power amount.

For example, if the general maximum heater power allowable for the heater unit 840 is 1500w, the first heater 841 is provided to consume 600w, and the second heater 842 is provided to consume 880w. It may be provided to do so. 20w can be allocated less considering errors, etc.

Of course, the heater unit 840 may include three or more heaters. For example, it includes the first heater 841, the second heater 842, and the third heater 843, and the first heater 841, the second heater 842, and the third heater 843. The heater 843 may be provided to consume the maximum heater power by dividing it.

*257 and below will be described based on the fact that the heater unit 340 is provided with the first heater 841 and the second heater 842.

The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be formed as a U-shaped metal tube.

The heater unit 840 may include a heater sealer 843 capable of fixing the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 and sealing the heater through hole 8111. It may include a terminal portion 844 that supplies current to the first heater 841 and the second heater 842.

The terminal portion 844 may include a first terminal 844a that supplies current to the first heater 841 and a second terminal 844b that supplies current to the second heater 842.

The first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be arranged at the same height. Accordingly, the first heater 841 and the second heater 842 may be provided to generate steam by heating water at the same level.

Accordingly, the control unit (C) can adjust the amount of steam generated and the amount of power consumed by using both or selectively the first heater 841 and the second heater 842.

Figure 14 shows a cross-section of the hat treatment device of the laundry treatment device of the present invention.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention includes a cabinet 100, an inner case 200 provided inside the cabinet 100 to provide a receiving space 220 for storing clothes, and the inner case 200. A machine room 300 that is provided in communication and is equipped with a heater unit 840 that generates steam supplied to the inner case 200 and a compressor 342 that generates hot air supplied to the inner case 200, A through hole 230 provided through the inner case 200 to communicate with the machine room 300 and allows hot air and steam generated in the machine room 300 to flow into the inner case 200, and the inner A hat treatment device 400 is provided inside the case 200 to communicate with the through hole 230 and supplies the hot air or steam to the hat, and the hat treatment device 400 is provided through the through hole 230. A body portion (410, 430) provided to communicate with the body portion (410, 430) providing a space through which the hot air or steam flows, communicating with the body portion (410, 430) to support the inside of the hat, and directing the hot air or steam to the hat. A clothing processing device is provided, characterized in that it includes a hat fixing unit 460 that is provided to discharge the clothes.

The through hole 230 penetrates the lower surface of the inner case 200 and provides an outlet hole 232 through which hot air generated in the machine room 300 is discharged and steam generated by the steam supply unit 800 is supplied. It may include a steam hole (233).

The body parts (410, 430) are provided to communicate with the through hole (230) and the hat fixing part (460), and an internal duct (430) guides the hot air or steam to flow to the hat fixing part (460). ) and a support portion 410 that is seated on the bottom surface 201 of the inner case 200 and supports the inner duct 430.

The hat fixing portion 460 may be provided to expand in volume by hot air or steam flowing from the body portions 410 and 430 inside the hat. The hat fixing part 460 is in communication with the body parts 410 and 430, and as the hot air or steam flows in, the hat fixing part 460 may expand in volume and be exposed to the outside of the body parts 410 and 430. Accordingly, regardless of the size or shape of the hat, steam or hot air can be supplied to the inside of the hat to sterilize it.

That is, the hot air or steam generated in the machine room 300 flows into the body parts 410 and 430 through the through hole 230 and passes through the internal duct 430 to the hat fixing part 460. may be introduced.

Accordingly, even if a separate device for generating steam or hot air is not provided, the hat can be sterilized using steam or hot air generated in the machine room 300 of the clothing treatment device, thereby enabling efficient use of energy.

The body parts 410 and 430 are provided to be selectively coupled to or separated from the through hole 230, so that the hat processing device 400 can be detached from the inner case 200.

It may further include a coupling portion 430 provided to penetrate the body portions 410 and 430 to couple the body portions 410 and 430 to the through hole 230 . The cap processing device 400 may be coupled to at least one of the discharge hole 232 and the steam hole 233.

As a result, the hat handling device 400 can be attached and detached from the inner case 200, thereby increasing user convenience.

Figure 15 shows a view of the hat processing device viewed from above.

The hat processing device 400 may further include a cover portion 420 provided on top of the body portions 410 and 430 on which the hat is seated. The cover part 420 may be provided to shield a portion of the upper part of the body parts 410 and 430.

The cover portion 420 may include a cover communication hole 421 that is partially formed through penetration and is provided to communicate with the inner duct 430 and the hat fixing portion 460. The cover communication hole 421 may be provided at the top of the internal duct 430. As a result, the steam or hot air flowing in the internal duct 430 can be guided to flow only into the hat fixing part 460.

Meanwhile, the hat processing device 400 may further include a lead 450 that is coupled to the cover part 420 and selectively shields a portion of the cover part 420.

When the hot air or steam does not flow in, the hat fixing part 460 fixed to the cover communication hole 421 can be protected by the lid 450.

The lid 450 may be movably provided on the body portion 410. The detailed structure is described later.

Figure 16 shows the detailed structure of the support portion of the hat processing device.

The support part 410 may include a support body 411 provided to be seated on the inner case 200, and a support bottom surface 412 forming a lower surface of the support part 410.

The support portion 410 may include a support leg 413 that is rotatably provided on the support bottom surface 412 and is seated on the bottom surface 201 of the inner case 200. Accordingly, since the height of the inner case 200 can be adjusted from the bottom surface 201, the hat processing device 400 can be maintained horizontally.

The support leg 413 may be provided to be withdrawable from the support bottom surface 412 toward the bottom surface 201 of the inner case 200.

The support part 410 may include a leg fixing part 414 provided on the support bottom surface 412 and fixing the support leg 413. Accordingly, when the hat processing device 400 is not in use, the support leg 413 can be rotated and fixed to the support bottom surface 412, that is, the leg fixing part 414 for storage.

The support part 410 may include a cover insertion hole 416 coupled to the cover part 420. As a result, the cover part 420 can be coupled to the support part 410.

Figure 17 shows the detailed structure of the cover part of the hat processing device.

The cover portion 420 may include a cover communication hole 421 that is partially formed through penetration and is provided to communicate with the inner duct 430 and the hat fixing portion 460. The hat fixing part 460 is fixed to the cover part 420 and may expand in volume as hot air or steam flows in and be exposed to the outside of the cover part 420. As a result, the steam or hot air flowing in the internal duct 430 can be guided to flow only into the hat fixing part 460.

The cover portion 420 may further include a cover leg 422 inserted into the cover insertion hole 416. As a result, the cover part 420 can be coupled to the support part 410.

The cover part 420 may include a coupling part installation part 423 through which the coupling part 440 penetrates. As a result, the cover part 420 is coupled to the through hole 230 so that the hat processing device 400 can be installed inside the inner case 200.

Figure 18 shows the detailed structure of the internal duct of the hat processing device.

The internal duct 430 includes an internal duct body 431 provided inside the support body 441, an internal duct bottom surface 432 that forms a lower surface and is provided to be seated on the support bottom surface 412, and It may include an inclined surface 433 provided at an angle between the support body 441 and the internal duct body 431. The internal duct 430 may be installed inside the support part 410. Accordingly, the internal duct 430 is provided to communicate with the through hole 230 and can guide the hot air or steam to flow to the hat fixing part 460.

The inner duct 430 is provided to communicate with the through hole 230 and may include inlets 434 and 435 through which the hot air or steam discharged from the through hole 230 flows into the inside. The inlets 434 and 435 are a first inlet 434 provided in communication with the discharge hole 232 through which the hot air flows, and a second inlet provided in communication with the steam hole 233 through which the steam flows. It may include (435).

The first inlet 434 has the same area as the discharge hole 232, and the second inlet 435 has the same area as the steam hole 233, so that the steam or hot air is not discharged to the outside unnecessarily. You can prevent it from leaking.

The internal duct 430 may further include a separation rib 436 provided to separate the first inlet 434 and the second inlet 435.

Figure 19 shows the detailed structure of the coupling part, lid, and hat fixing part of the hat processing device.

The coupling portion 440 is connected to a coupling spring 441 provided on at least one of the body portion 410, 430 and the cover portion 420 to be compressible by the user, and the coupling spring 441. It may include a coupling hook 442 provided to be selectively coupled to the through hole 230. When the coupling spring 441 is compressed by the user, the coupling hook 442 may be separated from the through hole 230.

The coupling spring 441 may be compressed in the width direction. Accordingly, when the user applies pressure from the outside of the coupling spring 441, the length of the coupling spring 441 in the width direction may be reduced. As a result, the coupling hook 442 connected to the coupling spring 441 becomes smaller than the width of the through hole 230 and can be separated from the through hole 230.

*297 At this time, the coupling hook 442 may be coupled to the discharge hole 232 and may be provided as many as the number of discharge holes 232.

The coupling portion 440 may further include a coupling cover 443 provided to shield a portion of the coupling spring 441.

Meanwhile, the lid 450 may be movably provided on the support portion 410 to selectively shield the cover communication hole 421. The lead 450 includes a lead body 451 provided to shield the cover communication hole 421, and a lead fixing part 452 connected to the lead body 451 and movable on the support part 410. may include. The horizontal width of the lead body 451 may be equal to the horizontal width of the support portion 410. The area of the lead body 451 may be larger than that of the cover communication hole 421.

The lead 450 may include a fixing rib 4521 that extends from the lead fixing part 452 and is movable in the support part 410. The fixing rib 4521 is provided to be movable along the guide rail 415, which will be described later, and can be coupled to the guide rail 415.

Meanwhile, the hat fixing part 460 may be provided so that its volume is expanded by hot air or steam flowing from the body parts 410 and 430 inside the hat.

The hat fixing part 460 is formed on the fixing body 461, which supports the hat and whose volume changes depending on the amount of hot air or steam flowing in from the body parts 410 and 430, and on the fixing body to hold the hat. It may include a fixed communication hole 462 provided to supply the hot air or steam inside. Accordingly, regardless of the size or shape of the hat, steam or hot air can be supplied to the inside of the hat to sterilize it.

Specifically, the steam or hot air is generated in the machine room 300 and flows into the internal duct 430 through the through hole 230, and the introduced steam or hot air flows through the fixed communication hole 462. It may flow from the inside to the outside of the fixed body 461, that is, to the inside of the hat. Accordingly, the hat treatment device 400 can sterilize the inside of the hat using the steam or hot air generated in the machine room 300.

Figure 20 shows a structure in which the hat processing device is coupled to the inner case.

Figure 20 shows the hat processing device 400 coupled to the through hole 230 as viewed from below.

The inner duct 430 is provided to communicate with the through hole 230 and may include inlets 434 and 435 through which the hot air or steam discharged from the through hole 230 flows into the inside. The inlets 434 and 435 are a first inlet 434 provided in communication with the discharge hole 232 through which the hot air flows, and a second inlet provided in communication with the steam hole 233 through which the steam flows. It may include (435).

The coupling portion 440 is connected to a coupling spring 441 provided on at least one of the body portion 410, 430 and the cover portion 420 to be compressible by the user, and the coupling spring 441. It may include a coupling hook 442 provided to be selectively coupled to the through hole 230. When the coupling spring 441 is compressed by the user, the coupling hook 442 may be separated from the through hole 230.

The coupling spring 441 may be compressed in the width direction. Accordingly, when the user applies pressure from the outside of the coupling spring 441, the length of the coupling spring 441 in the width direction may be reduced. As a result, the coupling hook 442 connected to the coupling spring 441 becomes smaller than the width of the through hole 230 and can be separated from the through hole 230.

At this time, the coupling hooks 442 may be coupled to the discharge holes 232 and may be provided as many as the number of discharge holes 232.

Figure 21 shows the detailed structure of the lead.

Figure 21 shows a side view of the hat processing device 400.

The support portion 410 includes a support body 411 supporting the internal duct 230, and a guide rail 415 formed by protruding a portion of the support body 411, and the guide rail 415 is It may be provided to guide the movement of the lead 450.

The guide rail 415 may be provided along the front-to-back direction of the inner case 200. Accordingly, the lid 450 can be moved in the front and rear direction of the inner case 200.

Meanwhile, the lid 450 may be movably provided on the support portion 410 to selectively shield the cover communication hole 421. The lead 450 includes a lead body 451 provided to shield the cover communication hole 421, and a lead fixing part 452 connected to the lead body 451 and movable on the support part 410. may include. The horizontal width of the lead body 451 may be equal to the horizontal width of the support portion 410. The area of the lead body 451 may be larger than that of the cover communication hole 421.

The lead 450 may include a fixing rib 4521 that extends from the lead fixing part 452 and is movable in the support part 410. The fixing rib 4521 is provided to be movable along the guide rail 415 and can be coupled to the guide rail 415.

Figure 22 shows the movement process of the lead.

The hat fixing part 460 is fixed to the cover part 420 and may expand in volume as hot air or steam flows in and be exposed to the outside of the cover part 420.

Referring to FIG. (a), the lead 450 may shield a portion of the cover portion 420. The lead 450 may be provided to shield the cover communication hole 421 where the hat fixing part 460 is fixed. As a result, the hat fixing unit 460 can be protected when the user does not use the hat handling device 400.

Referring to Figure (b), the lid 450 may be provided to open the cover communication hole 421 by moving along the guide rail 415. It is possible to secure space to expand the volume of the hat fixing part 460.

Referring to FIG. (c), before the steam or hot air flows into the internal duct 430 through the through hole 230, the user can place a hat on the cover part 420. The hat fixing part 460 expands in volume when the steam or hot air flows into the internal duct 430 to support the inside of the hat, and the steam or hot air flows into the hat through the fixing communication hole 462. Hot air can be introduced to sterilize the hat.

Figure 23 shows a cross section of the hat processing device when the hat processing device is stored on the inner surface of the inner case.

Figure 23 shows a cross-section of the hat processing device 400 cut in the height direction of the inner case 200.

Meanwhile, the user can selectively use the hat processing device 400 by attaching or detaching it from the inner case 200, that is, the through hole 230.

Therefore, when the user is not using the hat processing device 400, the hat processing device 400 can be stored separately from the inner case 200, that is, the through hole 230.

To this end, it may further include a storage hanger 240 that protrudes from the inner surface of the inner case 200 and on which the hat handling device 400 is seated. The storage hanger 240 may be provided anywhere on one side of the inner case 200.

As a result, the user can store the hat handling device 400 inside the inner case 200 without having to store it separately, thereby increasing user convenience.

According to one embodiment, the hat handling device 400 may be stored by being seated on the storage hanger 240.

The storage hanger 240 is provided in plural pieces so that the hat processing device 400 can be seated more stably.

The support portion 410 is provided with the support bottom surface 412 recessed in order to be stored inside the inner case 200 when the hat processing device 400 is not used. It may further include a storage hook 417 to be seated on the storage hanger 240.

The hat handling device 400 may be mounted on the storage hanger 240 so that the coupling portion 440 is located at the bottom.

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cabinet; an inner case provided inside the cabinet to provide a receiving space for clothing; a machine room that is in communication with the inner case and is equipped with a heater that generates steam supplied to the inner case and a compressor that generates hot air supplied to the inner case; a through hole provided through the inner case to communicate with the machine room and allowing hot air and steam generated in the machine room to flow into the inner case; and It includes a hat treatment device provided inside the inner case to communicate with the through hole and supplying the hot air or steam to the hat, The hat processing device is A body portion provided in communication with the through hole to provide a space through which the hot air or steam flows, A clothing treatment device comprising a hat fixing part that communicates with the body part to support the inside of the hat and to discharge the hot air or steam to the hat. According to paragraph 1, The clothing treatment device is characterized in that the hat fixing part is provided so that its volume is expanded by hot air or steam flowing from the body part inside the hat. According to paragraph 2, The hat fixing part is A fixed body that supports the hat and whose volume changes depending on the amount of hot air or steam flowing from the body portion, A clothing treatment device comprising a fixed communication hole formed in the fixed body to supply the hot air or steam to the inside of the hat. According to paragraph 1, The body part The clothing treatment device further comprises an internal duct that is in communication with the through hole and the hat holder and guides the hot air or steam to flow into the hat holder. According to paragraph 4, The internal duct is A clothing treatment device comprising an inlet provided in communication with the through hole and allowing the hot air or steam discharged from the through hole to flow into the interior. According to paragraph 4, The body portion is seated on the bottom surface of the inner case and further includes a support portion supporting the inner duct. According to clause 6, The support part A support bottom surface forming the lower surface, A laundry treatment device comprising a support leg rotatably provided on the support bottom surface and seated on the bottom surface of the inner case. In clause 7, The clothing treatment device is characterized in that the support leg is provided so as to be withdrawable from the support bottom surface toward the bottom surface of the inner case. According to paragraph 4, It further includes a cover part provided on the upper part of the body part on which the hat is seated, The cover part It includes a cover communication hole, a portion of which is formed through penetration, to communicate between the inner duct and the hat fixing part, A clothing treatment device further comprising a lead movably provided on the body to selectively shield the cover communication hole. According to clause 9, The body part A support body supporting the internal duct, A portion of the support body includes a guide rail formed by protruding, A clothing processing device, characterized in that the guide rail is provided to guide the movement of the lid. According to paragraph 1, The clothing treatment device is characterized in that the body portion is provided to be selectively coupled to or separated from the through hole so that the hat treatment device is detachable from the inner case. According to clause 11, A clothing treatment device further comprising a coupling portion provided to penetrate the body portion and coupled to the body portion to the through hole. According to clause 12, The coupling part A coupling spring provided on the body portion so that it can be compressed by a user, It includes a coupling hook connected to the coupling spring and provided to be selectively coupled to the through hole, Clothes handling device, characterized in that when the coupling spring is compressed, the coupling hook is separated from the through hole. According to paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device, characterized in that it further includes a storage hanger provided to protrude from the inner surface of the inner case and on which the hat treatment device is seated. According to clause 14, The hat treatment device is a clothing treatment device characterized in that it further includes a storage hook that is provided with the body portion recessed and is seated on the storage hanger.

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