EP2213780B1 - Clothes treating apparatus - Google Patents
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Description
- The present invention relates to a clothes-treating apparatus and a controlling method thereof.
- A clothes-treating apparatus refers to an apparatus which treats clothes placed in an accommodating space provided in a cabinet. Here, the term 'treat' means predetermined processes, for example, ventilating air to the clothes, supplying steam or hot air to the clothes to remove bad odors, wrinkles, and humidity that may remain on the clothes. As a result, a user can feel pleasant when putting on the clothes.
- Specifically, when putting on a piece of clothes more than once, unpleasant odors, humidity, and the like may remain on the clothes and this may give an unpleasant feeling to a user who tries to wear the clothing again. In order to remove the odor or humidity, the clothing might be washed, however, repeated washing of clothing leads to shortened usage life, as well as high costs associated with the washing and dry cleaning of the clothing.
- In addition to the above situation, even after washing and drying the clothes, wrinkles may remain. It is inconvenient for the user to perform additional chores like ironing and variations thereof before being able to immediately put on the clothes.
- To solve these problems, a clothes-treating apparatus may be used to remove unpleasant odors, wrinkles and humidity which remain on clothes.
- The present invention relates to a clothes-treating apparatus and a controlling method thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a clothes-treating apparatus in which the mechanical components can be easily maintained and repaired.
- According to the clothes-treating apparatus, moisture may be supplied to clothes placed in an accommodating space to remove the unpleasant odors, wrinkles and humidity and air, including dry and hot air, is supplied to the clothes having much moisture because of sprayed steam to dry the clothes.
- It may be effective only to expose the clothes to air or hot air when removing the unpleasant odors, wrinkles and humidity. The moisture may be supplied to the clothes to noticeably enhance the removal effect.
- If moisture is supplied to the clothes placed in the clothes-treating apparatus, fine water particles are united with unpleasant odor elements remaining in the fabric of the clothing. The water elements which have united with odor elements may then separate from the clothes during a drying process, and be discharged outside. Accordingly, the unpleasant odors remaining on the clothes may be removed.
- According to the above process, unpleasant odors, wrinkles and humidity remaining on the clothes may be removed and the user may put on the clothes with a pleasant feeling.
- Typically, conventional clothes-treating apparatuses have a space for accommodating clothing to be treated. The accommodating space is formed In an upper portion of the cabinet and a mechanism compartment is positioned separataly from the accommodating space. The mechanism compartment generally may have a moisture supply device for supplying moisture to the accommodating space, and an air supply device for ventilating air into the accommodating space.
- When a user wishes to access the components provided in the mechanism compartment to maintain or repair the apparatus, a lower surface or a rear surface of the cabinet must be opened to gain access. It is, however, inconvenient and inefficient to disassemble major parts of a clothes-treating apparatus every time a user wishes to maintain or repair the inner components of the mechanism compartment.
- A more efficient method of the access to the mechanism compartment positioned under the accommodating space is required, since such large portion of the inner space of the cabinet is composed of the accommodating space. The convenience of maintenance may also result in convenience of assembly of a clothes-treating apparatus.
- An example of an existing mechanism can be found in the document
WO 2009/020329 , which was filed before the priority date of the present application but published after the filing date of the present application. This document shows a clothes treating apparatus wherein a module disposed in the mechanism compartment includes the air supply device and wherein the module is mounted on a base plate and is removable through an opening. - To solve the problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a clothes-treating apparatus allowing for easy access to the inner components of a mechanism compartment, thus improving work efficiency.
- In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the advantages set forth below and other advantages may be achieved by a clothes treating apparatus according to independent claim 1.
- The present invention has following advantageous effects. According to the clothes treating apparatus, it is easy and convenient for a worker to have access to components provided in a mechanism compartment for the maintenance of the components. In addition, the worker may choose a method of having access to the components provided in the mechanism compartment and as a result the maintenance cost of the clothes treating apparatus may be lower. Furthermore, it is easy for a worker to mount the mechanism compartment and it is possible to reduce the assembly time of the clothes treating apparatus. In addition, according to the clothes treating apparatus, an assembly line of the mechanism compartment may be separable from an assembly line of the clothes treating apparatus, which enhances work efficiency.
- Advantageously, the surface of the mechanism compartment comprises a panel that allows the opening to be selectively opened or closed.
- In one embodiment, the module includes one or more of the components in the mechanism compartment.
- Advantageously, the mechanism compartment is provided in a lower portion of the cabinet.
- In one embodiment, the opening is provided at a rear surface of the mechanism compartment.
- In one embodiment, the clothes treating apparatus further comprises a cover adapted to selectively cover the opening.
- In one embodiment, a guide member is installed on opposing inner surfaces of the mechanism compartment to guide the motion of the base plate toward the opening.
- In one embodiment, the guide member comprises an insertion groove adapted to receive opposite ends of the base plate.
- In one embodiment, the base plate comprises at least one roller provided at a lower surface of the base plate.
- In one embodiment, a guide groove is formed at an upper surface of the guide member in a longitudinal direction and a roller is seated in the guide member and moves along the guide member.
- In one embodiment, a limiting member is formed at the guide member to limit the insertion depth of the base plate.
- In one embodiment, the clothes treating apparatus further comprises a protrusion adapted to prevent the base plate from separating from the position where the base plate is limited by the limiting member.
- In one embodiment, the moisture supply device comprises a device adapted to supply steam to the accommodating space, and the air supply device comprises a heat pump including a compressor adapted to compress refrigerant, and a heat exchanger adapted to exchange heat with the refrigerant and air inside the mechanism compartment.
- The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide further understanding of the disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiments of the disclosure and together with the description serve to explain the principle of the disclosure.
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FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment of a clothes-treating apparatus; -
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a base plate having components of a mechanism compartment mounted thereon, being separated from the clothes-treating apparatus; -
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating that the base plate having the components mounted thereon is separated from a cabinet having a guide member secured thereto; -
FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of a clothes-treating apparatus; -
FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating another embodiment of a clothes-treating apparatus; -
FIG. 5 is a still further embodiment of a clothes-treating apparatus; and -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating key parts of a base plate inserted in a guide member secured to a mechanism compartment shown inFIG. 6 . - Reference will now be made in detail to the specific embodiments of a clothes treating apparatus useful for understanding the invention which is the subject-matter of the claims. examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.
- A clothes-treating apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment includes a cabinet and a mechanism compartment separated and isolated from the accommodating space by a partition. An accommodating space is formed in the cabinet to contain clothes. A moisture supply device supplying moisture to the accommodating space, and an air supply device supplying dry or heated air to the accommodating space may be provided in the mechanism compartment.
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opening 122 may be formed at a side surface of themechanism compartment 120, as illustrated inFIG. 3 , to the interior of the mechanism compartment. However, one of skill will readily appreciate that theopening 122 could be provided at any of the side surfaces of the mechanism compartment or in thepartition 115. Additionally, two ormore openings 122 in thecabinet 40 may be provided to allow for multiple access points. A module that includes equipment in the mechanism compartment, comprising at least one of the moisture supply device and the air supply device, may be accessible and removable via the opening. - The module may be a single unit or comprise multiple sub-modules. Where multiple sub-modules are employed, the sub-modules may be independently movable or slideable in various directions depending upon the position of the openings, such that one sub-module may be removed in one direction through a first opening and a second sub-module may be removed in a different direction through a second opening, as illustrated, for example, in
FIG. 4B . - The moisture supply device is a device supplying moisture to the accommodating space and the type of the moisture used has no limit. For example, the supplied moisture may be steam, sprayed water, a fine particle dispersion, or the like. The air supply device may be a device having a heating and/or dehumidifying function.
- As a result, the module may include at least one of the moisture supply device and the air supply device. Here, the module may be unit structure of one or more parts capable of being separating from and wholly removed from the clothes-treating apparatus. In the module substantially every component inside the mechanism compartment may be modular or only particular components are made modular. It is preferable that the module includes at least one of the two components, i.e. the moisture supply device and the air supply device, because they occupy a large portion of the mechanism compartment.
- Here, the moisture supply device should be interpreted to include general configuration to operate in a mode other than supplying the moisture to the accommodating space. For example, a water supply source supplying water to the moisture supply device may be modularized together with the moisture supply device.
- Similarly, the air supply device may include a heating device adapted to heat or dehumidify air circulating air inside the accommodating space. The air supply device may include a heat pump-type heating device, having a heat exchanger and a compressor, circulation duct and a ventilation fan. The air supply device may also utilize a gas-type or electric-type heater. Accordingly, devices required to accomplish supplying air and moisture into the accommodating space may be modularized together with the air supply device and the moisture supply device.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a clothes-treatingapparatus 100. Anaccommodating space 110 is formed in an upper portion of acabinet 40 and amechanism compartment 120 is positioned under theaccommodating space 110. It is noted that the location of themechanism compartment 120 is not limited to being under theaccommodating space 110, but may be disposed in various locations, e.g. at a side of or above theaccommodating space 110, in theclothes treating apparatus 100 to accommodate specific design needs. - As mentioned above, an air supply device and a moisture supply device may be provided in the
mechanism compartment 120. Apartition 115 separates an inner space of thecabinet 40 into theaccommodating space 110 and themechanism compartment 120. Thepartition 115 may act to isolate (i.e., seal-off or substantially seal-off) the components located in themechanism compartment 120 from theaccommodating space 110. - A portion of the
partition 115 may be separable such that a user may remove theseparable portion 115a (hereinafter, a first cover) of thepartition 115 to access themechanism compartment 120. If the partition includes a separable portion, thefirst cover 115a may be provided in various types. Thefirst cover 115a may also be entirely separable from thepartition 115 or an end of thepartition 115 may be attached by a hinge (not shown) so that it may be rotatable about the hinge. In this case, theaccommodating space 110 may be formed above themechanism compartment 120 and thefirst cover 115a may be positioned to be rotatable inward to theaccommodating space 110. - Rotating the
first cover 115a toward theaccommodating space 110 allows a user to have access, via the accommodating space, to the various components provided in themechanism compartment 120. While thefirst cover 115a shown inFIG. 1 provides easy access, it may still be inconvenient for the user to install and replace components in themechanism compartment 120. -
FIG. 2 illustrates that the components inside themechanism compartment 110 are mounted on abase plate 200, thebase plate 200 being removed completely from the clothes-treating apparatus. The components inside themechanism compartment 120 may include an air supply device, and a moisture supply device - The air supply device, for supplying hot air to the
accommodating space 110 to dry the clothes inside the accommodating space, may include aheat exchanger 23, acompressor 22 and theventilation duct 24. The components constituting the air supply device may be mounted on abase plate 200 that may be removable from themechanism compartment 120. Thebase plate 200 defines a removable module and acts as means to support the components being removed from themechanism compartment 120. Thebase plate 200 makes it possible to discharge the module as a whole from themechanism compartment 120. - To easily access the inside of the
mechanism compartment 120, it is more preferable to install the components of themechanism compartment 120 directly on thebase plate 200, than to install them on a lower surface of thecabinet 40. Therefore, thebase plate 200 having the components mounted thereon, may control the removal of a single module from thecabinet 40. - A
second cover 47 of the clothes-treating apparatus shown inFIG. 2 may open a rear, front, or side panel of themechanism compartment 120 in thecabinet 40. If thesecond cover 47 is formed at a rear side of thecabinet 40, a user may remove thesecond cover 47 in the rear of themechanism compartment 120 and may pull out thebase plate 200 having the components mounted thereon from thecabinet 40 or themechanism compartment 120, to allow maintenance of the components. If thebase plate 200 is removed from thecabinet 40, the worker can easily perform maintenance work and repair on the components. - In the embodiment shown in
FIGS. 1 and2 , it is not necessary that thefirst cover 115a and thesecond cover 47 be provided at the same time. An opening may be formed at the partition and/or at a side surface of thecabinet 40. Furthermore, a cover that acts to selectively close the opening may also be provided. - In addition, the
second cover 47 need not be entirely removable from thecabinet 40, but may be fixed thereto. For example an end of thesecond cover 47 may be hingedly-fixed to thecabinet 40. This is similar to thefirst cover 115 illustrated inFIG. 2 . - As discussed above, the
covers FIGS. 1 and2 may also be separable from thepartition 115 or thecabinet 40 completely, or they may be hinge-secured to be rotatable or they may be fixed coupled in a sliding engagement with thecabinet 40 in a predetermined single direction. For example, a guide member, such as a track, may be provided at a right and left portion ofpartition 115 so that thefirst cover 115a may slide forward. A guide member may also be provided at side portions of the rear surface of thecabinet 40 so that thesecond cover 47 may slide upward from the cabinet. - According to an embodiment shown in
FIG. 3 , the components may be mounted on thebase plate 200 in themechanism compartment 120, as mentioned above. Since the various components are mounted on thebase plate 200, thebase plate 200 is employed as a bottom of themechanism compartment 120 and an auxiliary bottom surface may not necessarily be provided. - The
base plate 200 may be taken out from thecabinet 40 via the opening created bysecond cover 47. Thesecond cover 47 may be entirely separated from thecabinet 40 or may be opened via a hinge connection, as discussed above. - To move the
base plate 200 outside thecabinet 40 smoothly, with the opening of thesecond cover 47, auxiliary guide means may be further provided. An example of the guide means of thebase plate 200 may be a guide member in which both ends of thebase plate 200 are inserted to fix thebase plate 200 vertically. - As mentioned above, the opening may be formed at the side portion of the
mechanism compartment 120 and guidemembers 190 may be provided at both inner side surfaces of the cabinet, facing the inside of the mechanism compartment to guide the base plate along toward the opening. -
FIG. 4A shows that the base plate may be removed from thecabinet 40 having theguide members 190, thebase plate 200 providing a modular unit and an installation place for the components of themechanism compartment 120. Theguide member 190 may be a track or an insertion groove of a "c" shape (a kind of a concave shape), adapted to received opposite ends of thebase plate 200. - The
guide members 190 reduce friction between a lower surface of thebase plate 200 and a surface below thebase plate 200, such as a bottom of the mechanism compartment.Guide members 190 act to maintain a horizontal position of thebase plate 200 as well as to help thebase plate 200 to be taken out smoothly. - The
base plate 200 may include at least oneroller 210 provided underneath thebase plate 200. Theroller 210 may be provided to reduce the friction between thebase plate 200 and a surface below thebase plate 200 such as a floor where the clothes-treating apparatus is installed. Theroller 210 also acts to reduce the stress on theguide members 190 and the friction between the sides of thebase plate 200 and theguide members 190. -
FIG. 4A refers to an embodiment of a roller which rolls in contact with the floor where the clothes-treating apparatus is installed.FIG. 4B refers to an embodiment wherein the two sub-modules, discussed above, are on rollers and removable through different openings.FIGS. 5 and6 refer to embodiments having aroller 210, which contacts theguide member 190. - The
base plate 200 including theroller 210 will now be described in detail.FIG. 5 illustrates another embodiment of the clothes-treating apparatus. According to the embodiment ofFIG. 5 , there may be friction between theguide member 190 and thebase plate 200. Thus, it is desirable to reduce the friction. - If a
roller 210 is installed underneath thebase plate 200, i.e. on a lower surface of thebase plate 200, thebase plate 200 may be smoothly removed from themechanism compartment 40, leaving the position of the clothes-treating apparatus undisturbed. That is because theroller 210 minimizes the friction between the clothes-treating apparatus and the floor where the clothes-treating apparatus is installed. - To reduce the friction between an inner surface of the
guide member 190 and thebase plate 200 more, chemicals may be applied on an inner surface of theguide member 190. An auxiliary wheel (not shown) may also be installed at aguide member 190 or a portion where thebase plate 200 is in contact with theguide member 190 to reduce friction. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a still further embodiment of the clothes-treating apparatus.FIG. 5 refers to a specific embodiment of the above embodiment in that the roller is provided at thebase plate 200. -
FIG. 5 illustrates thebase plate 200 as it is installed in themechanism compartment 120, omitting the illustration of the installed components, such as the air supply device. Thebase plate 200 may include theroller 210 to aid in moving or sliding thebase plate 200 smoothly. It is preferable thatmultiple rollers 210 are installed at corners of thebase plate 200, so that the tray may be moved with support mostly from theroller 210. - Here, the
roller 210 may include arotatable wheel 212 and ashaft 214 coupled to a center of thewheel 212. That is, thewheel 212 is coupled to theshaft 214 to be secured to thebase plate 200. Thewheel 212 may rotate about the shaft in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. - The
base plate 200 may include a projection (not shown) extended in a longitudinal direction of the both opposite sides of thebase plate 200. It is preferable that the projection is formed at the portion where theroller 210 is installed. For example, the projection may be positioned in a line connecting the wheels provided at the predetermined portion of thebase plate 200. In addition, the projection may be extended downward from thebase plate 200. - A
guide groove 191 may be formed at an upper surface of the guide member in a longitudinal direction and theroller 210 may move on theguide member 190, while being seated in theguide groove 191. Theguide groove 191 may be formed in themechanism compartment 120 to guide the motion of theroller 210. More specifically, theguide groove 191 may be formed along a longitudinal direction of theframe 180 to guide the sliding motion of thebase plate 200. - The
guide groove 191 may be recessed deep enough for theroller 210 to be movable where a predetermined portion of theroller 210 is inserted in theguide groove 191. That is, thebase plate 200 may move while thewheel 212 is rotating along theguide groove 191. - It is preferable that the
guide groove 191 is formed in longitudinal direction of alower frame 180, being substantially linear-shaped. If the projection is provided at thebase plate 200 instead of theroller 210, the projection may be inserted in theguide groove 191. The projection may guide the motion of thebase plate 200 in a state of being inserted in theguide groove 191. If the projection is provided in this manner, the length of theguide groove 191 may be similar to the length of the projection. Thus by securely maintaining the projection in theguide groove 191, thebase plate 200 may be prevented from being completely separated from thecabinet 40 due to vibration or other eternal forces. - A
protrusion 196 may be projected from theguide groove 191 and it is preferable that theprotrusion 196 is provided adjacent to where thebase plate 200 is inserted in themechanism compartment 120. That is, thewheel 212 may pass theprotrusion 196 before being inserted in theguide groove 191. When assembling thebase plate 200 to themechanism compartment 120, the user can determine whether thebase plate 200 is inserted in the right position because of theprotrusion 196. - Specifically, when sliding the
base plate 200 into themechanism compartment 120, thebase plate 200 passes theprotrusion 196 and it is lifted a predetermined height. After thebase plate 200 passes theprotrusion 196, thebase plate 200 then descends a length substantially equivalent to the lifted height. Thewheel 212 is also guided by theguide groove 191 in a state of being inserted in theguide groove 191. - Even if the projection (not shown) is provided instead of the
roller 210, thebase plate 200 may still be lifted a predetermined height when passing theprotrusion 196. Here, the projection extends vertically and in a longitudinal direction. As a result, only after the projection having passed theprotrusion 196 completely, thebase plate 200 may be descended as much as the lifted height. - The
protrusion 196 may have a longitudinal cross-section that is triangle or hemisphere shaped. Preferably, the angle of a side portion of theprotrusion 196 directly in contact with thewheel 212 when thebase plate 200 is inserted, is substantially less than the angle of a side portion in contact with thewheel 212 when thebase plate 200 is removed. Accordingly, more power is required to remove thebase plate 200 from themechanism compartment 200 than to insert thebase plate 200 is inserted in themechanism compartment 120. This structure acts to prevent thebase plate 200 from separating from thecabinet 40 by itself. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating key parts when the base plate is inserted in theguide member 190 secured to themechanism compartment 120. A limitingmember 192 may be formed at theguide member 190 or thecabinet 40 having an opening formed therein to limit and determine the insertion depth of the base plate. - According to the embodiments shown in
FIGS. 5 and6 , the limitingmember 192 may be secured to theguide member 190. However, the limitingmember 192 may be positioned at various positions to limit the insertion depth of thebase plate 200. - The limiting
member 192 is formed in themechanism compartment 120 to prevent thebase plate 200 from being inserted into themechanism compartment 200 more than a predetermined depth. That is, the limitingmember 192 is formed at a predetermined portion of theguide groove 191 and it limits the insertion depth of thebase plate 200. - Multiple limiting
members 192 may be provided at both side portions of themechanism compartment 120. The limitingmember 192 may include abent portion 193 and anextended portion 194. Thebent portion 193 is perpendicularly bent from thelower frame 180 and theextended portion 194 is extended from thebent portion 193. The limitingmember 192 may have an appearance of an approximately perpendicular bend from thelower frame 180. Accordingly, the height and the insertion limit of thebase plate 200 in themechanism compartment 120 may be determined by the limitingmember 192. - After the
base plate 200 is inserted in themechanism compartment 120, a horizontal vibration of thebase plate 200 may be prevented by thebent portion 193 and a vertical vibration of thebase plate 200 may be prevented by theextended portion 194. - The limiting
member 192 is not limited to the appearance shown inFIGS. 5 and6 . If the insertion limit of thebase plate 200 in themechanism compartment 120 is determined or the height of thebase plate 200 is fixed, the shape of the limitingmember 192 may be changeable accordingly. - An
insertion groove 220 may be formed at a predetermined portion of thebase plate 200 and the limitingmember 192 may be inserted in theinsertion groove 220. The positioning of thebase plate 200 may be secured more efficiently because of the interaction between theinsertion groove 220 and the limitingmember 192. - That is, the
bent portion 193 is directly in contact with a vertical surface of theinsertion groove 220 and theextended portion 194 is directly in contact with a horizontal surface extended from theinsertion groove 220. As a result, the connection between the limitingmember 192 and thebase plate 200 may be reinforced and the vibration of thebase plate 200 may be efficiently prevented. The protrusion may also be further provided at theguide member 190 in order to prevent the separation of the base plate in a state of being stopped by the limiting member. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , when thebase plate 200 is inserted in themechanism compartment 120, theroller 210 installed underneath thebase plate 200 may move over the protrusion. That is, thewheel 212 may pass theprotrusion 196 to be seated securely. Then the position of thebase plate 200 may be secured by theprotrusion 196 to prevent thebase plate 200 from moving in a horizontal direction. In other words, a side surface of theprotrusion 196 is in direct contact with thewheel 212 to prevent minute motion of thebase plate 200. - The insertion direction of the
base plate 200 is limited by the limitingmember 192 and the discharge direction of thebase plate 200 is limited by theprotrusion 196. As a result, the horizontal movement of thebase plate 200, especially, the minute side- to-side movement of thebase plate 200 may be prevented such that the various components may be kept securely in themechanism compartment 120. - If the projection is provided instead of the
roller 210, the projection may be fixedly secured with an end thereof being in contact with theprotrusion 196. That is, when thebase plate 200 is secured, any sliding motion may be prevented. - A process of the base plate described above being sliding installed in the mechanism compartment will be explained. When assembling the clothes-treating apparatus, the worker may assemble the
accommodating space 110, themechanism compartment 120 and thepartition 115. Then, the worker may mount the components contained in themechanism compartment 120 on thebase plate 200. At this time, it is preferable that the air supply device and the moisture supply device are mounted on thebase plate 200. - Hence, the
base plate 200 is sliding into themechanism compartment 120. - Some of the
wheels 212 installed at the predetermined portions of thebase plate 200 may pass theprotrusion 196 and thebase plate 200 may be lifted to the predetermined height and descended as much as the lifted height. The predetermined portion of thewheel 212 is inserted in theguide groove 191. - While the
base plate 200 is inserted in themechanism compartment 120, thewheel 212 may be guided by theguide groove 191. Here, thewheel 212 rotates about theshaft 214 included in thewheel 212 within theguide groove 191. A sliding motion of thebase plate 200 may be guided by theguide groove 191, which prevents the conventional problem of thebase plate 200 being positioned at a wrong portion. - In the meantime, a
wheel 212 installed at the lower surface of thebase plate 200 may be directly in contact with theprotrusion 196 such that the rotation of thewheel 212 is stopped. Thus, thebase plate 200 may not be inserted in themechanism compartment 120 any farther to maintain its right position. - If a projection (not shown) is formed at the
base plate 200 instead of thewheel 212, the projection may be fixedly secured with an end of thebase plate 200 that is in contact with theprotrusion 196. If thebase plate 200 is inserted completely, the projection is in contact with a side surface, not the upper surface, of theprotrusion 196 and thebase plate 200 may be secured, preventing sliding movement in a direction perpendicular to the length of theguide groove 191. - When the
base plate 200 is taken out of themechanism compartment 120, the above process is performed vice versa. If the user needs to access the components provided in themechanism compartment 120, the above process may be performed. Thebase plate 200 may be removed to repair or replace the components, including the air supply device, and thebase plate 200 may be slid into and out of themechanism compartment 120. - According to the embodiments shown in
FIGS. 6 and 7, ahandle 230 may be further provided for the convenience of the user when thebase plate 200 is taken out of themechanism compartment 120. Thehandle 230 assists in smooth removal of thebase plate 200 from themechanism compartment 120. - Furthermore, the steam spray part of the clothes-treating apparatus may be installed in the mechanism compartment and as a result it is possible for a worker to access, maintain and replace the steam spray part efficiently. Thus work performance may be improved.
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- A clothes treating apparatus (100) comprising:a cabinet (40) having an accommodating space (110) adapted to receive clothes; anda mechanism compartment (120) comprising a moisture supply device adapted to supply moisture to the accommodating space and an air supply device adapted to supply dry or heated air to the accommodating space; whereinsaid mechanism compartment is separated and/or isolated from the accommodating space by a partition (115);a first opening and a second opening formed at different surfaces of the mechanism compartment providing access to the interior of the mechanism compartment; anda module disposed in the mechanism compartment (115) including at least one of the moisture supply device and the air supply device, wherein the module comprises two sub-modules, and wherein the first sub-module is mounted on a first base plate and is removable through the first opening and the second sub-module is mounted on a second base plate and is removable through the second opening.
- The clothes treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the module includes more than one of the components in the mechanism compartment.
- The clothes treating apparatus of claim 2, wherein the module is installed in the mechanism compartment, and the mechanism compartment is provided in a lower portion of the cabinet (40).
- The clothes treating apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the first or second opening is provided at a rear surface of the mechanism compartment.
- The clothes treating apparatus of claim 1, wherein a guide member (190) is installed on opposing inner surfaces of the mechanism compartment to guide the motion of the first base plate toward the first opening and guide the motion of the second base plate toward the second opening.
- The clothes treating apparatus of claim 5, further comprising at least one roller (210) provided at a lower surface of the first and second base plate, respectively.
- The clothes treating apparatus of claim 6, wherein a guide groove is formed at an upper surface of the guide member (190) in a longitudinal direction and the roller (210) is seated in the guide groove and moves along the guide member (190).
- The clothes treating apparatus of claim 7, wherein a limiting member (192) is formed at the guide member (190) to limit the insertion depth of the base plate.
- The clothes treating apparatus of claim 8, further comprising a protrusion (193) adapted to prevent the base plate from separating from the position where the first and second base plate is limited by the limiting member.
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