JP2022115272A - Particulate supply device and clothing treatment machine including particulate supply device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a technology which supplies metal particulates to clothing without using a suspension of metal particulates, and which can change a supply amount of metal particulates.SOLUTION: A particulate supply device 200 is constituted so as to discharge metal particulates for suppressing an oxidation action with respect to clothing which undergoes a predetermined treatment by a clothing treatment machine. The particulate supply device 200 includes: an electrode part 154 which has a discharge electrode 155 and a counter electrode 158, and in which at least one electrode out of the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 includes metal; and a discharge control part 172 for generating electric discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 so that metal particulates are discharged from at least one of the electrodes. The discharge control part 172 is constituted so as to change at least one out of discharge time length and discharge voltage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a fine particle supply device that supplies clothes with fine metal particles that suppress the oxidation action of active oxygen, and a clothes processing machine that includes the fine particle supply device.

Prolonged exposure of clothing to sunlight can cause changes in clothing color and texture. Such undesirable changes are known to be caused by the oxidation of active oxygen caused by ultraviolet rays of sunlight.

In order to suppress the oxidative effect of active oxygen on clothing, attempts have been made to attach platinum fine particles having an antioxidant effect to fabric (see Patent Document 1). According to Patent Literature 1, the platinum microparticles are adhered to the cloth by immersing the cloth in a suspension in which the platinum microparticles are suspended.

JP 2018-119223 A

In the technique of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to keep the platinum microparticles in a suspension state. Space is therefore required for storage of the suspension. In addition, in order to maintain a state in which the platinum fine particles are uniformly suspended, precipitation suppression equipment for suppressing precipitation of the platinum fine particles is required. Furthermore, the technique of Patent Document 1 supplies platinum fine particles using a suspension of platinum fine particles, so there is a problem that platinum fine particles cannot be supplied to clothing that is not preferable to come into contact with liquid (for example, leather clothing). have.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a technique that not only can supply fine metal particles to clothes without using a suspension of fine metal particles, but also makes it possible to change the supply amount of the fine metal particles.

The fine particle supply device according to the present disclosure is configured to release fine metal particles that suppress the oxidizing action of clothes that are subjected to a predetermined treatment by the clothes processing machine. The fine particle supply device has a discharge electrode and a counter electrode, and includes an electrode portion containing a metal in at least one electrode of the discharge electrode and the counter electrode, and an electrode part containing metal, and at least one of the electrodes so as to emit fine metal particles. and a discharge control section for generating discharge between the discharge electrode and the counter electrode. The discharge control section is configured to change at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage.

A clothing processing machine according to the present disclosure includes the fine particle supply device described above and an acquisition unit that acquires clothing information about clothing. The discharge control unit is configured to change at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the clothing information.

Another clothes processing machine according to the present disclosure includes the above-described fine particle supply device and an acquisition unit that acquires operating information regarding the operating mode of the clothes processing machine designated for the clothes processing machine. The discharge control unit is configured to set at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the operating information.

Another clothes processor according to the present disclosure includes a fine particle feeder as described above, a clothes holding part configured to hold the clothes, and a clothes holding part such that the clothes held by the clothes holding part move. and a drive unit for driving the The discharge control section is configured to generate the discharge in the electrode section while the driving section drives the clothing holding section.

Another clothes processor according to the present disclosure includes the fine particle supply device described above, a clothes holding part configured to hold the clothes, and the electrode part disposed therein and extending to the clothes holding part. and an airflow generating section that generates an airflow that conveys the fine particles generated by the discharge from the electrode section toward the clothing holding section through the airflow path.

Another clothing processor in the present disclosure includes the particulate feeder described above and a clothing holder configured to retain the clothing. The electrode section is arranged above the clothing holding section.

The fine particle supplying apparatus and the clothes processing machine described above not only can supply fine metal particles to clothes without using a suspension of fine metal particles, but also can change the supply amount of fine metal particles.

Schematic diagram of the clothes processing machine of the first embodiment Schematic diagram of a fine particle supply device mounted on a clothes processing machine Schematic block diagram showing the functional configuration related to the control of the clothes processing machine Graph available for setting discharge time length Timing chart in dehydration process and fine particle supply process of clothes processing machine Timing chart in dehydration process and fine particle supply process of clothes processing machine Graph available for setting discharge voltage Schematic diagram of an acquisition unit included in a fine particle supply apparatus according to a second embodiment configured to allow input of the type of clothing. Schematic block diagram showing a functional configuration related to discharge control based on the type of clothing Graph available to set discharge time length based on clothing type Graph available to set discharge voltage based on clothing type Schematic diagram of an acquisition unit configured to be able to input the operation mode of the fine particle supply device at the time of supplying fine metal particles. Schematic diagram of the clothes processing machine of the third embodiment Schematic diagram of the electrode unit arranged so as to adhere fine particles using the force of discharge

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, more detailed description than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of well-known matters or redundant descriptions of substantially the same configurations may be omitted. This is to avoid the following explanation from becoming more redundant than necessary and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. It should be noted that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to allow those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the claimed subject matter thereby.

(First embodiment)
As shown in FIG. 1, the clothes processing machine 100 of the first embodiment is configured as a rotary drum type washing machine having a drying function. FIG. 1 is a schematic vertical cross-sectional view schematically showing the configuration of the clothes processing machine 100. As shown in FIG. The left side of FIG. 1 is the front side of the clothes processing machine 100 . The fine particle supply device 200 is arranged and arranged in the clothes processing machine 100 so as to supply the clothes 101 with metal fine particles that suppress the oxidizing effect of active oxygen on the clothes 101 by using the mechanism of a rotating drum type washing machine. It is configured.

(Overall structure of clothes processing machine)
The clothes processing machine 100 includes a housing 110 formed with an inlet for throwing in the clothes 101 and a door portion 111 for opening and closing the inlet of the housing 110 . Specifically, the inlet is formed in the front wall of the housing 110, and the door portion 111 is rotatably attached to the front wall of the housing 110. As shown in FIG. Housing 110 houses various internal devices for performing washing, rinsing, dewatering, drying, and the like.

A water tank 112 having an opening 115 that opens toward the closed door 111 is provided in the housing 110 . A water tank 112 is provided to store water during the washing process and the rinsing process. Water tank 112 is elastically supported by a suspension mechanism 114 fixed to the bottom wall of housing 110 .

A sealing member 113 is provided at the opening 115 of the water tank 112 in order to suppress leakage of water from the opening 115 of the water tank 112 . The seal member 113 is compressed by the door portion 111 when the door portion 111 closes the inlet.

A water supply port 116 into which water flows during the washing process and the rinsing process is provided in the upper part of the peripheral wall of the water tank 112 . A drain port 117 for draining the water used for washing and rinsing the clothes 101 is provided in the lower part of the peripheral wall of the water tank 112 .

In addition, an air supply port 118 is formed in the upper part of the front wall of the water tank 112 around the opening 115, and an air outlet 119 is formed in the rear wall of the water tank 112 opposite to the front wall. ing. The air inlet 118 and the air outlet 119 are used to circulate dry air for drying the clothes 101 during the drying process.

A clothes holding portion 120 configured as a rotating drum is provided in the water tank 112 . A baffle portion 123 is arranged inside the clothing holding portion 120 . A drive unit 121 for rotating the clothes holding unit 120 and the baffle unit 123 is attached to the outer surface of the rear wall of the water tank 112 . Rotation of the garment holding portion 120 and the baffle portion 123 allows the garment 101 held within the garment holding portion 120 to move.

Although the clothing holding part 120 is arranged in the water tank 112 in a posture inclined upward toward the front, it may be arranged in the water tank 112 substantially horizontally. The clothing holding portion 120 opens toward the inlet (closed door portion 111 ) of the housing 110 , and the clothing 101 is accommodated inside the clothing holding portion 120 through the opening of the clothing holding portion 120 . . A large number of small holes 124 are formed in the peripheral wall and the rear wall of the clothes holding part 120, and water flows into and out of the clothes holding part 120 through these small holes 124 during the washing process and the rinsing process. . Also, in the drying process, dry air flows in and out of the clothes holding portion 120 through these small holes 124 .

The baffle portion 123 protrudes from the central portion of the rear wall of the clothing holding portion 120 toward the opening of the clothing holding portion 120 . The baffle portion 123 is rotatable together with the clothing holding portion 120, and the rotation of the baffle portion 123 causes the clothing 101 in the clothing holding portion 120 to be agitated or flipped up.

Drive unit 121 may be a motor (for example, a brushless DC motor) configured to rotate forward and backward. A motor shaft of this motor protrudes into the water tank 112 through a through hole provided in the rear wall of the water tank 112 and is connected to the clothes holding portion 120 and the baffle portion 123 . The drive unit 121 is configured to be able to change the rotational speeds of the clothing holding unit 120 and the baffle unit 123 under inverter control.

Drive unit 121 is connected to rotation detection unit 161 for detecting the number of rotations of drive unit 121 and acquisition unit 160 for acquiring weight information representing the weight of clothes 101 placed in clothes holding unit 120 . ing. Acquisition unit 160 is configured to detect the torque applied to drive unit 121 and/or the current flowing through drive unit 121 . Further, the acquisition unit 160 is configured to acquire weight information regarding the weight of the clothes 101 put into the clothes processing machine 100 based on the magnitude of the detected torque and/or current. The number of revolutions detected by the rotation detection unit 161 and the weight information acquired by the acquisition unit 160 are used for rotation control of the clothing holding unit 120 and the baffle unit 123, and the like.

A water supply part 139 for supplying water to the clothes 101 in the clothes holding part 120 is provided above the water tank 112 . The water supply unit 139 includes a water supply path 130 arranged above the water tank 112 , and a water supply valve 131 and a detergent box 132 provided in the water supply path 130 .

The upstream end of water supply path 130 is exposed on the outer surface of housing 110 and is configured to be connectable to a hose (not shown) extending from a water faucet. A downstream end of the water supply path 130 is connected to the water supply port 116 of the water tank 112 .

The water supply valve 131 is configured to be able to open and close the water supply path 130 , and is arranged upstream of the detergent box 132 in the direction of water flow in the water supply path 130 . Detergent box 132 is configured to accommodate detergent. The detergent box 132 is also configured to allow water to pass through the detergent box 132 when the water supply valve 131 is opened.

A drainage path 140 for draining water from the water tank 112 is provided below the water tank 112 . The drainage path 140 extends from the drainage port 117 of the water tank 112 to the outside of the housing 110 .

The drainage path 140 is provided with a filter section 141 , a drainage valve 142 and a water amount detection section 162 . The filter unit 141 is configured to remove fibers (lint) contained in water drained from the water tank 112 . The drain valve 142 is provided on the downstream side of the filter section 141 in the direction of water flow in the drain path 140 and is configured to open and close the drain path 140 . The water volume detector 162 detects the volume of water supplied to the water tank 112 . The amount of water detected by the water amount detector 162 is used to control the water supply valve 131 and the drain valve 142 .

An air passage 150 connected to an air supply port 118 and an exhaust port 119 of the water tank 112 is provided outside the water tank 112 . An airflow generating section 151 , a dehumidifying section 152 , and a heating section 153 are arranged in the air passage 150 .

The airflow generator 151 is configured to generate an airflow in the air passage 150 so as to suck out the air in the water tank 112 through the exhaust port 119 and send the air toward the air supply port 118 . Since the air passage 150 is connected to the air inlet 118 of the water tank 112 , this airflow flows into the clothes holding section 120 inside the water tank 112 . This airflow is used to dry the clothes 101 in the clothes holding portion 120 in the drying process. Airflow generator 151 may be configured by, for example, a blower fan.

The dehumidifying section 152 is arranged downstream of the airflow generating section 151 in the air flow direction in the air passage 150 . The dehumidifying section 152 is configured to dehumidify the air by cooling the air sent out by the airflow generating section 151 to cause dew condensation. For example, the dehumidifying section 152 may have a flow path through which a coolant flows, a pump for sending the coolant to the flow path, and a cooling device for cooling the coolant (not shown).

The heating section 153 is arranged downstream of the airflow generating section 151 and the dehumidifying section 152 in the direction of air flow in the air passage 150 . The heating unit 153 is configured to heat the air dehumidified by the dehumidifying unit 152 to generate dry air for drying the clothes 101 . For example, the heating unit 153 may have a number of fins and a heater for heating these fins (not shown).

A control unit 170 is provided to control the driving unit 121, the water supply valve 131, the drain valve 142, the heating unit 153, the dehumidifying unit 152, and the airflow generating unit 151 described above. Specifically, the control unit 170 is arranged near the lower portion of the front wall of the housing 110, and includes the driving unit 121, the water supply valve 131, the drain valve 142, the heating unit 153, the dehumidification unit 152, the airflow generation unit 151, and the acquisition unit. 160 , the rotation detection unit 161 and the water amount detection unit 162 are electrically connected.

An operation panel 180 for receiving input operations from the user is arranged near the upper part of the front wall of the housing 110 in order to set the control operation by the control unit 170 (that is, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine 100). . The operation panel 180 has, for example, buttons operated by the user (for example, operation buttons (not shown) for starting and stopping the clothes processing machine 100). Operation panel 180 is electrically connected to control unit 170 .

The functions of control unit 170 may be realized by a microcomputer and peripheral circuits, for example. Note that the microcomputer and peripheral circuits may be of any form as long as they perform the control described later. The control unit 170 may be composed of an arithmetic processing unit and a storage unit that stores a control program. An MPU (Micro Processing Unit) and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) are exemplified as the arithmetic processing unit. A memory is exemplified as the storage unit. A control program recorded in the storage unit is executed by the arithmetic processing unit. Also, the control unit 170 may be configured with hard logic. If configured with hardware logic, it is effective in improving the processing speed. Each component may be composed of one semiconductor chip, or physically composed of a plurality of semiconductor chips. When the control unit 170 is composed of a plurality of semiconductor chips, each control described later can be realized by separate semiconductor chips. It can also be realized by combining the aforementioned microcomputer and peripheral circuits with the later-described hard logic.

(Structure of fine particle supply device)
The fine particle supply device 200 is configured to supply metal fine particles into the clothing holding section 120 using the airflow generated by the airflow generation section 151 . In addition, the metal fine particles only need to have a property of suppressing the oxidation effect of active oxygen on the clothing 101. For example, such metal fine particles include platinum, gold, silver, copper, zinc, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium or Microparticles of osmium can be mentioned.

The particle supply device 200 includes an electrode section 154 configured to emit metal particles by electrical discharge. The electrode part 154 is arranged downstream of the heating part 153 in the air flow direction in the air passage 150 in order to carry the fine metal particles on the air current and convey them to the clothing 101 . Specifically, the electrode section 154 is provided at a substantially intermediate position in the section from the heating section 153 to the air supply port 118 in the air passage 150 .

The electrode section 154 includes a rod-shaped discharge electrode 155 and a plate-shaped counter electrode 158, as shown in FIG.

The discharge electrode 155 contains a metal (for example, platinum, gold, silver, copper, zinc, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium or osmium) that suppresses the oxidation of active oxygen by adhering to the clothing 101 in the form of fine particles. ing. The discharge electrode 155 may be made of such a metal, or may be composed mainly of such a metal. A grounded voltage applying section 157 is electrically connected to the discharge electrode 155 . Voltage applying section 157 is configured to apply a voltage to discharge electrode 155 . Voltage application unit 157 may be configured using, for example, an igniter type high voltage circuit.

A substantially circular opening 159 is provided in the counter electrode 158 . The counter electrode 158 is arranged so that the opening 159 faces the tip of the discharge electrode 155 while being grounded. Therefore, the fine metal particles discharged from the tip of the discharge electrode 155 are discharged into the air passage 150 while expanding in the radial direction of the opening 159 . The counter electrode 158 contains a metal (for example, platinum, gold, silver, copper, zinc, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium or osmium) that suppresses the oxidation of active oxygen by adhering to the clothing 101 in the form of fine particles. may or may not be included.

The particle supply device 200 includes a discharge control section 172 for controlling the amount of metal particles discharged from the electrode section 154 based on the weight information acquired by the acquisition section 160 . The discharge control section 172 is configured as part of the control section 170 and electrically connected to the voltage applying section 157 as shown in FIG. The discharge control section 172 is configured to set the length of time during which the voltage applying section 157 applies the voltage (that is, the length of discharge time between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158) based on the weight information. ing. In this embodiment, the discharge control unit 172 sets the discharge time length based on the weight information. etc.).

Note that the control unit 170 includes a main control unit 171 in addition to the discharge control unit 172 described above, as shown in FIG. The main control section 171 is configured to control the drive section 121 , water supply valve 131 , drain valve 142 , heating section 153 , dehumidification section 152 and airflow generation section 151 . The main control unit 171 is also configured to notify the discharge control unit 172 of the timing to start supplying the particles and the length of the supply time of the particles. The discharge control section 172 is configured to receive a notification from the main control section 171 and cause the voltage application section 157 to start applying voltage.

(Description of operation)
The operation of the clothes processing machine 100 will now be described. The clothes processing machine 100 sequentially executes a washing process, a rinsing process, a dehydration process, a fine particle supplying process and a drying process under the control of the control unit 170 as described below. It should be noted that the fine particle supply step is provided to supply the metal fine particles described above to the clothing 101 .

When the user operates the operation panel 180 to operate the clothes processing machine 100 after loading the clothes 101 into the clothes processing machine 100, the main control unit 171 operates the driving unit 121 before starting the washing process. Let At this time, the acquiring unit 160 acquires information about the magnitude of the torque applied to the driving unit 121 and/or the current flowing through the driving unit 121 . The acquisition unit 160 determines the weight of the clothes 101 that have been put in based on the acquired information. Weight information obtained as a result of this determination process (that is, information representing the weight of clothing 101 ) is output from acquisition section 160 to main control section 171 .

Main control unit 171 determines, for example, the following setting items based on the weight information from acquisition unit 160 .
• The length of time for the washing, rinsing, dehydration, particulate supply and drying processes.
- Operation patterns of the drive unit 121 in the washing process, the rinsing process, the dehydration process, the fine particle supply process, and the drying process.
- Amount of water supply in washing and rinsing processes.
- Opening/closing timing of the water supply valve 131 and the drain valve 142 in the washing process and the rinsing process.

The main control unit 171 outputs information on the time length of the fine particle supply process to the discharge control unit 172 . The discharge control unit 172 sets a discharge time length that is substantially equal to the time length of the fine particle supply step set based on the weight information from the acquisition unit 160 .

The discharge time length (that is, the time length of the fine particle supply step) is set to a large value when the weight of the clothing 101 indicated by the weight information is large, and is set to a small value when the weight of the clothing 101 is small. be done. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the weight of clothing 101 is less than a predetermined first weight value, the discharge time length is set to the first length. When the weight of the clothing 101 is greater than or equal to the first weight value and less than a second weight value that is greater than the first weight value, the discharge time length is set to a second length that is longer than the first length. If the weight of the clothing 101 is equal to or greater than the second weight value, the discharge time length is set to a third length longer than the second length.

When the main control unit 171 and the discharge control unit 172 complete the setting of the above-described setting items (time length of each process, discharge time length, etc.), the main control unit 171 causes the clothes processing machine 100 to perform the washing process. Also, the drive unit 121, the water supply valve 131 and the drain valve 142 are controlled. Specifically, the main controller 171 controls the water supply valve 131 and the drainage valve 142 to open the water supply path 130 and close the drainage path 140 .

When the water supply valve 131 opens the water supply path 130 , water flows through the water supply path 130 and into the detergent box 132 . The water dissolves the detergent in the detergent box 132 and flows out of the detergent box 132 . After that, the water containing the detergent flows into the water tank 112 through the water supply port 116 of the water tank 112 . Since the drain valve 142 is closed at this time, water is stored in the water tank 112 .

The amount of water supplied to water tank 112 is monitored by water amount detector 162 . The water amount detection unit 162 transmits water amount information representing the amount of water in the water tank 112 to the main control unit 171 . When the amount of water represented by the water amount information reaches the amount of water supply set as described above, the main control unit 171 controls the water supply valve 131 to close the water supply path 130 .

After that, the main control section 171 controls the driving section 121 according to the operation pattern set for the washing process. For example, the main control unit 171 drives the clothing holding unit 120 to rotate at such a rotation speed that the clothing 101 moves upward as the clothing holding unit 120 rotates, and then the clothing 101 that has moved upward falls. 121 is controlled. When the clothes holding part 120 is rotated at such a rotation speed, the washing by hitting the clothes 101 against the inner peripheral surface of the clothes holding part 120 can be performed. It should be noted that the main control section 171 may control the drive section 121 so that the clothing holding section 120 repeats forward and reverse rotations at such a rotation speed every predetermined period.

After the above-described beating washing is continued for a predetermined period, the main control unit 171 may perform intermediate dehydration processing (dehydration processing performed in the washing process). At this time, the main controller 171 controls the drain valve 142 to open the drain path 140 . In addition, the main control unit 171 controls the driving unit 121 so that the clothes holding unit 120 rotates at a higher rotation speed than the rotation speed during the above-described pounding washing for a predetermined period of time, and the moisture contained in the clothes 101 is centrifuged. do. After the intermediate dehydration process is completed, the main control section 171 controls the driving section 121, the water supply valve 131 and the drainage valve 142 so that the clothes processing machine 100 performs the rinsing process.

In the rinsing process, as in the washing process, control is performed to store a predetermined amount of water in the water tank 112 . After a predetermined amount of water is stored in the water tank 112, the drive unit 121 is controlled by the main control unit 171 so that the clothes 101 in the clothes holding unit 120 are agitated. After the clothes 101 have been agitated for a length of time sufficient to remove the detergent from the clothes 101 , the main controller 171 controls the drain valve 142 to open the drain path 140 . An intermediate dehydration process similar to that performed in the washing process may also be performed between the rinsing processes.

After the rinsing process, the main control section 171 controls the driving section 121 so that the clothes processing machine 100 performs the dehydration process. In the dehydration process, the main control section 171 controls the driving section 121 so that the clothes holding section 120 rotates forward at a relatively high number of revolutions, as shown in FIG.

When the dehydration process has been performed for the set length of time, the main controller 171 ends the dehydration process and causes the clothes processing machine 100 to perform the fine particle supply process. At this time, the main control unit 171 notifies the discharge control unit 172 of starting the fine particle supply process, and starts controlling the airflow generation unit 151 . Further, the main control unit 171 controls the driving unit 121 so that the driving unit 121 operates according to the operation pattern set for the fine particle supplying step.

In the fine particle supply step, the main control unit 171 controls the driving unit 121 to rotate the clothes 101 so that the clothes holding unit 120 repeats forward and reverse rotations at predetermined intervals at a rotation speed lower than that in the dehydration step. Stir inside the clothing holding part 120 .

The main control section 171 starts controlling the airflow generating section 151 in synchronization with the start of the above control for the driving section 121 . The main control unit 171 controls the airflow generation unit 151 so that the airflow generation unit 151 generates an airflow with a predetermined strength (that is, obtains a predetermined amount of blown air). The airflow generated by the airflow generation unit 151 in the fine particle supply process is used to carry the metal fine particles generated from the discharge electrode 155 to the clothes 101 in the clothes holding unit 120 . Therefore, the strength of the airflow generated by airflow generating section 151 is set to be large enough for the fine metal particles generated from discharge electrode 155 to flow into clothing holding section 120 in which clothing 101 is accommodated. ing. Preferably, the airflow intensity is sized to allow air to pass between the fibers of the wet garment 101 . Note that the main control section 171 may start controlling the airflow generating section 151 before or after starting the above-described control on the driving section 121 or the discharge control section 172 .

When the main control unit 171 notifies the discharge control unit 172 of the start of the fine particle supply process, the discharge control unit 172 controls the voltage application unit 157 to apply a voltage to the discharge electrode 155 . As a result, a potential difference occurs between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158, and discharge occurs between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158. Due to the discharge, fine metal particles are emitted from the discharge electrode 155 . The fine metal particles then pass through the opening 159 of the counter electrode 158 and are discharged into the air passage 150 . In this embodiment, the discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 is continuously performed over the set discharge time length.

The fine metal particles released into the air passage 150 flow through the air passage 150 riding on the air current generated by the air current generating section 151 . After that, the fine metal particles enter the water tank 112 through the air supply port 118 of the water tank 112 and then flow into the clothing holding portion 120 . When the airflow passes through the air supply port 118 , the airflow expands, so that the fine metal particles flowing along with the airflow also diffuse and flow within the water tank 112 and the clothing holding portion 120 . In the clothing holding unit 120, the wet clothing 101 after the dehydration process and before the drying process is agitated, and the fine metal particles adhere to the clothing 101 during agitation.

After the discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 is continued for the set discharge time length, the fine particle supplying step is finished. That is, the discharge in the electrode portion 154 ends. After that, the main control section 171 controls the driving section 121, the heating section 153, the dehumidifying section 152, and the air flow generating section 151 so as to cause the clothes processing machine 100 to perform the drying process. Note that the main control unit 171 may control the airflow generation unit 151 so that an airflow having substantially the same strength as that in the fine particle supply step flows through the air path 150 in the drying process. Further, in the drying process, the main control unit 171 controls the driving unit 121 so that the driving unit 121 operates in the same operation pattern as in the fine particle supply step, and continues to agitate the clothes 101 in the clothes holding unit 120. good too.

In the drying process, the main control section 171 controls the dehumidifying section 152 so that the refrigerant flows, and dew condensation occurs in the dehumidifying section 152 . As a result, moisture is removed from the airflow generated by the airflow generation section 151 . Further, the main control unit 171 controls the heating unit 153 so that current flows through the heater, and the airflow is heated. The dry air obtained by heating the airflow is supplied to the water tank 112 and the clothes holding portion 120 through the air passage 150 to dry the clothes 101 inside the clothes holding portion 120 .

In the above-described embodiment, the metal that suppresses the oxidizing action of active oxygen by adhering to the clothing 101 in the form of fine particles is held in the form of the discharge electrode 155 . In this case, unlike the case where the metal fine particles are held in the form of a suspension, there is no need to hold the metal fine particles together with the liquid, so a large holding space is not required.

By generating a discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 , the fine metal particles are emitted from the discharge electrode 155 . The amount of metal fine particles emitted can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the discharge time length. That is, the longer the discharge time is, the more the amount of fine metal particles emitted from the discharge electrode 155 is. Conversely, if the discharge time is shortened, the amount of fine metal particles emitted from the discharge electrode 155 is reduced.

As shown in FIG. 4, the discharge time length is set to a large value if the weight of the clothing 101 is large. Therefore, if the number of clothes 101 accommodated in the clothes holding portion 120 is large, a relatively long discharge time is set, and a large amount of fine metal particles are supplied to the clothes 101 . Conversely, if the number of clothes 101 accommodated in the clothes holding portion 120 is small, a relatively short discharge time is set, and a small amount of fine metal particles are supplied to the clothes 101 . In this manner, the amount of metal fine particles emitted is adjusted according to the weight of the clothes 101, so that the amount of metal fine particles supplied per clothes does not become excessively large or excessively small.

The fine particle supply step of supplying the metal fine particles to the clothing 101 is performed after the dehydration step. In this case, the airflow circulates between the clothing holding portion 120 and the air passage 150 along with the fine metal particles. Therefore, the fine metal particles are not discharged through the drainage path 140 together with the water. Therefore, the clothes processing machine 100 can supply the clothes 101 with the metal fine particles while hardly wasting the metal fine particles emitted from the discharge electrode 155 .

Since the fine metal particles are transported by the airflow generated by the airflow generating section 151 , when the air passes through the fibers of the clothing 101 , they are captured by the fibers of the clothing 101 and enter between the fibers of the clothing 101 . In particular, since the fine particle supplying process is provided before the drying process, the clothes 101 are wet while the fine particle supplying process is being performed. In this case, the fine metal particles supplied to the clothing 101 are likely to be captured by moisture contained in the clothing 101 . In other words, the fine metal particles do not pass through the fibers of the clothing 101 and easily adhere to the fibers.

After exiting the air passage 150 , the airflow carrying the fine metal particles spreads in the water tank 112 and the clothing holding section 120 . Since the metal microparticles are transported along with such a flow, the metal microparticles also spread while flowing inside the clothing holding portion 120 . Therefore, the fine metal particles tend to adhere to the entire garment 101 in the garment holding portion 120 .

In the fine particle supply process, the driving section 121 drives the clothing holding section 120 and the baffle section 123 to agitate the clothing 101 in the clothing holding section 120 . Therefore, the posture, shape, and position of the clothing 101 continue to change during the fine particle supply process. Since the metal microparticles are supplied to the clothing 101 in motion in this way, the metal microparticles can adhere to various parts of the clothing 101 . That is, uneven adhesion of fine metal particles on clothing 101 is suppressed.

The electrode section 154 (that is, the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 ) is provided downstream of the airflow generating section 151 , the dehumidifying section 152 and the heating section 153 in the airflow direction in the air passage 150 . Therefore, the fine metal particles are supplied to the clothing 101 without being hindered by the air flow generating section 151 , the dehumidifying section 152 and the heating section 153 .

Various modifications or improvements may be made to the clothes processing machine 100 according to the first embodiment.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the electrode section 154 is provided at a substantially intermediate position in the section from the heating section 153 to the air supply port 118 in the air passage 150. may be provided in In this case, the amount of fine metal particles captured by air passage 150 is reduced, and the amount of fine metal particles adhering to clothing 101 can be increased.

In the above-described embodiment, the fine particle supplying process for supplying the metal fine particles to the clothing 101 is provided without overlapping the drying process. Alternatively, the particulate supply step may be performed so as to temporally overlap with the drying step. For example, both the fine particle feeding step and the drying step may be started immediately after the dehydration step. In this case, the fine metal particles are supplied to the clothing 101 during the drying process. Since the clothes 101 are in a wet state before the drying process is completed (the initial and middle stages of the drying process), the fine metal particles can be captured by the moisture contained in the clothes 101 even if they are supplied during the drying process.

In the above-described embodiment, the discharge time length is set to increase stepwise as the weight of the clothing 101 increases, as shown in the graph of FIG. Alternatively, the discharge time length may be set to continuously increase, for example, as the weight of clothing 101 increases.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 is continuously performed over the set discharge time length. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, the discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 may occur intermittently for a set discharge time length. In this case, the time interval between discharges may be set so that the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 do not become excessively hot.

In the above-described embodiments, the discharge control section 172 is configured to change the discharge time length. Alternatively or additionally, the discharge control section 172 may be configured to change the discharge voltage (potential difference between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158) based on the weight information.

For example, discharge control section 172 may set the discharge voltage based on the weight of clothing 101, as shown in FIG. As the discharge voltage increases, the amount of fine metal particles emitted from the discharge electrode 155 increases. Therefore, the discharge voltage is set to a large value when the weight of the clothing 101 represented by the weight information is large. Conversely, when the weight of the clothing 101 is small, the discharge voltage is set to a small value. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the weight of clothing 101 is less than a predetermined first weight value, the discharge voltage is set to the first voltage. When the weight of the clothing 101 is greater than or equal to the first weight value and less than a second weight value greater than the first weight value, the discharge voltage is set to a second voltage greater than the first voltage. If the weight of the clothing 101 is equal to or greater than the second weight value, the discharge voltage is set to a third voltage higher than the second voltage.

Note that the discharge voltage does not have to be set so as to increase stepwise as the weight of the clothing 101 increases. For example, the discharge voltage may be set to continuously increase as the weight of clothing 101 increases.

As described above, the fine particle supply device 200 according to one aspect of the above-described embodiment is configured to release metal fine particles that suppress oxidation of the clothes 101 that are subjected to a predetermined treatment by the clothes processing machine 100. ing. The fine particle supply device 200 has a discharge electrode 155 and a counter electrode 158. At least one of the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 has an electrode portion 154 containing metal, and at least one of the electrodes contains metal. and a discharge control unit 172 that causes discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 so that the particles are emitted. The discharge control section 172 is configured to change at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage.

According to the above configuration, at least one of the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 contains a metal that adheres to the clothing 101 in the form of fine particles and suppresses oxidation of the clothing 101 . In this case, by generating a discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158, fine metal particles are emitted. The fine particles emitted by the electric discharge are supplied to the clothes 101 which are subjected to a predetermined treatment by the clothes processing machine 100 . That is, since the metal microparticles are emitted by electric discharge, they are supplied to the clothing 101 without using a suspension. Therefore, the clothes processor 100 does not need to have a liquid space for storing the suspension of fine particles. Also, equipment for suppressing precipitation of fine particles and equipment for adjusting the concentration of fine particles in the suspension are not required.

The fine particle supply device 200 can supply the metal fine particles themselves to the clothing 101 instead of the suspension state. can be supplied. In addition, the discharge control unit 172 changes at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage, thereby changing the amount of metal microparticles emitted from the electrode unit 154 . Therefore, the amount of particles supplied to the clothing 101 can be adjusted by the discharge control unit 172 changing at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage.

Also, the clothing processing machine 100 according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment may include the fine particle supply device 200 and the acquisition unit 160 that acquires clothing information regarding the clothing 101 . The discharge control unit 172 is configured to change at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the clothing information acquired by the acquisition unit 160 .

According to the above configuration, the discharge control unit 172 changes at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the clothing information about the clothing 101. Therefore, the amount of fine particles emitted from the electrode unit 154 is determined by the clothing information. may be suitable for the characteristics of the garment 101 (eg, the weight and/or material of the garment) represented in .

Moreover, in the above configuration, the clothing information may include weight information representing the weight of the clothing 101 . When the weight represented by the weight information is larger than a predetermined weight value, the discharge control unit 172 controls at least one of a longer discharge time length and a higher discharge voltage than when the weight value is smaller than the predetermined weight value. may be configured to cause

According to the above configuration, the discharge control unit 172 causes discharge with a relatively long discharge time length and/or a relatively high discharge voltage when the clothing 101 is relatively heavy. As a result, when the clothing 101 is heavy, the amount of fine particles supplied to the clothing 101 can be increased.

Further, the clothes processing machine 100 according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment includes the fine particle supply device 200, the clothes holding part 120 configured to hold the clothes 101, and the clothes held by the clothes holding part 120. and a driver 121 that drives the garment holder 120 to move the garment 101 . Discharge control section 172 may be configured to generate discharge in electrode section 154 while driving section 121 drives clothing holding section 120 .

According to the above configuration, the discharge control section 172 causes the electrode section 154 to discharge while the driving section 121 drives the clothing holding section 120 to move the clothing 101 held by the clothing holding section 120 . Let As a result, the particles are delivered to the clothing 101 in motion, and can adhere to various parts of the clothing 101 .

Further, the clothes processing machine 100 according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment has the fine particle supply device 200, the clothes holding part 120 configured to hold the clothes 101, and the electrode part 154 inside. an air passage 150 extending to the clothing holding portion 120, an air flow generating portion 151 that generates an air flow that conveys fine particles generated by the discharge from the electrode portion 154 toward the clothing holding portion 120 through the air passage 150; may be provided.

According to the configuration described above, when the airflow generator 151 generates an airflow, the airflow flows along the air path 150 . The air passage 150 is configured to allow an air current to flow from the electrode portion 154 to the clothing holding portion 120. Therefore, fine particles generated by the discharge at the electrode portion 154 flow to the clothing holding portion 120 along with the air current. It adheres to the garment 101 held by the portion 120 . In this case, the fine metal particles are likely to enter between the fibers of the clothing 101 due to the flow of air passing between the fibers of the clothing 101 .

In the configuration described above, the clothes processing machine 100 may further include a heating unit 153 arranged in the air passage 150 to generate dry air for drying the clothes 101 by heating the airflow. . The discharge control unit 172 may be configured to start discharging before the drying process of drying the clothes 101 with dry air is completed.

According to the above configuration, if the discharge control unit 172 causes the electrode unit 154 to discharge before the drying process for drying the clothes 101 is completed, the wet clothes 101 can be supplied with fine metal particles. . For this reason, when fine particles generated by the discharge try to pass through the gaps between the fibers of the clothing 101, the fine particles are captured by moisture in the clothing. Therefore, the fine metal particles are likely to adhere to the clothing 101 .

In the configuration described above, the clothes processing machine 100 may further include a heating unit 153 that is arranged in the air passage 150 and heats the airflow to generate dry air for drying the clothes 101 . good. The electrode section 154 may be arranged downstream of the heating section 153 in the flow direction of the airflow in the air passage 150 .

According to the above configuration, the electrode section 154 is provided downstream of the heating section 153 in the flow direction of the airflow in the air passage 150. can be fed to the garment 101 without being caught in the

(Second embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the acquisition unit 160 is provided to acquire weight information representing the weight of the clothing 101 as clothing information. Based on the weight information acquired by the acquisition unit 160, the discharge time length and/or discharge voltage is set. Alternatively, the obtaining unit 160 may be configured to obtain clothing information regarding the material of the clothing 101 . The clothing information about the material is, for example, information as to whether or not the material of the clothing 101 contains a blend. In the second embodiment, the acquisition unit 160 is configured as part of the internal circuitry of the operation panel 180 shown in FIG. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, and the same configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description of the first embodiment is used.

For example, operation panel 180 may be configured to allow input of a clothing type selected from a plurality of clothing types A to C that are different in material as the clothing information regarding clothing 101 . In this case, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the operation panel 180 includes a display 264 that displays a plurality of clothing types A to C, input buttons 261 to 263, an acquisition unit 160, and the clothing processing machine 100. and an operation button 265 for stopping. Input buttons 261 to 263 , display 264 and operation buttons 265 are provided on the outer surface of operation panel 180 . Acquisition unit 160 is provided as part of the internal circuitry of operation panel 180 and is electrically connected to control unit 170 as described above.

A clothing type A displayed on the display 264 represents a clothing type that is easily deteriorated by active oxygen (for example, natural animal fibers such as cashmere or wool). Clothing type B is not as oxidized by active oxygen as clothing type A, but is oxidized to some extent (for example, vegetable fibers such as hemp or cotton, or chemical fibers such as polyester or acrylic and animal fibers). mixtures with natural fibers). Clothing type C represents a clothing type (for example, chemical fiber) that is less affected by active oxygen than clothing type B.

Input buttons 261 and 262 are provided to move a cursor 266 displayed on display 264 along with clothing types AC. The input button 263 is provided for determining the clothing type selected by the user. Acquisition unit 160 is configured to acquire information on the type of clothing on which cursor 266 is placed when the user operates input button 263 and to transmit the acquired information on the type of clothing to discharge control unit 172 . .

The discharge control unit 172 may set the discharge time and the discharge voltage to preset lengths and sizes for each of the clothing types A to C, as shown in the table below. For example, for clothing type B, discharge control unit 172 sets the discharge time length to medium and the discharge voltage to medium. Further, the discharge control section 172 may set the discharge time length to be short and the discharge voltage to be high for the clothing type B. FIG. Note that the discharge control unit 172 may set at least one of the discharge time and the discharge voltage according to the obtained clothing type information.

When the discharge control unit 172 sets the discharge time length and the discharge voltage according to the above table, more metal microparticles are supplied to the type of clothing that is more likely to be deteriorated by active oxygen.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the discharge control unit 172 determines the discharge time length and the discharge time based on the clothing type information input using the operation panel 180 and the weight information obtained by the obtaining unit 160. Voltage may be set. In FIG. 10, the graph for clothing type B is similar to that shown in FIG. Also, in FIG. 11, the graph for clothing type B is the same as that shown in FIG. That is, when the user operates the input buttons 261 to 263 and selects the clothing type B, the discharge control unit 172 controls the discharge time length and the discharge voltage by the method described with reference to FIGS. set.

When the user selects the clothing type A, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the discharge control unit 172 determines that the weight of the clothing 101 acquired by the acquiring unit 160 is equal between the clothing types A and B. Under the conditions, a discharge time longer than the discharge time set for the clothing type B is set. Also, at this time, the discharge control unit 172 sets a higher discharge voltage than the discharge voltage set for the clothing type B.

When the user selects clothing type C, discharge control unit 172 selects clothing type B under the condition that the weight of clothing 101 acquired by acquisition unit 160 is equal between clothing types B and C. Set a shorter discharge time than the discharge time set by At this time, the discharge control unit 172 sets a discharge voltage that is lower than the discharge voltage set for the clothing type B.

On the operation panel 180 shown in FIG. 8, the user operates the input buttons 261 to 263 to input the clothing information regarding the material of the clothing 101 to the acquisition unit 160 . Alternatively or additionally, the operation panel 180 may be configured to read barcodes representing garment information regarding the material and/or weight of the garment 101 . In this case, the acquisition unit 160 configured as an internal circuit of the operation panel 180 acquires the clothing information obtained through the barcode reading operation. For example, such a barcode may be provided on a washing tag that describes the washing method for the clothing 101, or may be provided on a tag attached to the collar or cuff of the clothing 101. Alternatively, the barcode may be provided on the instruction manual of the clothing 101 or the purchase receipt of the clothing 101 .

In addition to the operation panel 180 shown in FIG. 8, a receiver (not shown) for receiving signals and a signal processor (not shown) for processing received signals may be used. In this case, the receiver and the signal processor constitute an acquisition unit that acquires clothing information about the clothing 101 . When the receiver and the signal processor constitute the acquisition unit, instead of the barcode described above, the clothing 101 may be attached with a wireless tag that outputs a signal representing clothing information regarding the material and/or weight of the clothing 101. good. If the wireless tag is of the passive type, it is permissible to wash the clothing 101 with the wireless tag attached. The output source for outputting the clothing information to the acquisition unit configured to be capable of wireless communication as described above is not limited to the wireless tag. For example, the acquisition unit may acquire clothing information from a signal output from an information terminal such as a smart phone.

The amount of information that can be provided to the clothes processor 100 can be increased if the clothes information is obtained from bar codes or radio tags. That is, the user can provide various information about the clothes 101 to the clothes processing machine 100 simply by causing the clothes processing machine 100 to read the barcode or to communicate with the wireless tag. For example, the information provided to the clothes processing machine 100 may include not only information about the weight and material of the clothes 101 but also information about the surface area, volume and size of the clothes 101 . In this case, the discharge control section 172 can be configured to set the discharge time length and/or the discharge voltage based on various types of provided information. Information obtained from the barcode or wireless tag may also include information on the discharge time length and/or the discharge voltage.

The operation panel 180 shown in FIG. 8 is configured so that information regarding the material of the clothing 101 can be input as clothing information. Alternatively or additionally, as shown in FIG. 12, the operation panel 180 inputs an operation mode selected by the user from among a plurality of operation modes that differ in discharge time length and/or discharge voltage as operation information. may be configured to allow Operation panel 180 shown in FIG. 12 displays on display 264 modes A to C (a plurality of operating modes) that can be selected by the user.

Modes A to C described above may be classified according to the use of clothing 101, for example. Mode A may be an operating mode for clothing 101 that is primarily worn outdoors (eg, work clothes for outdoor work or sportswear for outdoor sports). Mode C may be an operating mode for clothing 101 that is primarily worn indoors (eg, sleepwear) or for clothing 101 that is less exposed to sunlight (eg, underwear). Mode B may be an operating mode for clothing 101 (eg, a shirt) that may be worn indoors or outdoors.

For Mode A shown in FIG. 12, a relatively long discharge time length (eg, the third length in FIG. 4) and/or a relatively high discharge voltage (eg, the third voltage in FIG. 7) are preset. ing. When the user operates the input buttons 261 to 263 and designates mode A, the discharge control unit 172 applies voltage so that discharge occurs with a relatively long discharge time length and/or a relatively high discharge voltage. 157 is controlled.

For mode C shown in FIG. 12, a relatively short discharge time length (eg, the first length in FIG. 4) and/or a relatively low discharge voltage (eg, the first voltage in FIG. 7) are preset. ing. When the user operates the input buttons 261 to 263 to specify mode C, the discharge control unit 172 applies a voltage so that discharge occurs with a relatively short discharge time length and/or a relatively low discharge voltage. 157 is controlled.

For mode B shown in FIG. 12, a discharge time length shorter than the discharge time length in mode A and longer than the discharge time length in mode C (for example, the second length in FIG. 4) is set in advance. ing. For mode B, a discharge voltage lower than the discharge voltage in mode A and higher than the discharge voltage in mode C (for example, the second voltage in FIG. 7) is set in advance. When the user operates the input buttons 261 to 263 to specify mode B, the discharge control unit 172 sets the discharge time length shorter than the discharge time length in mode A and longer than the discharge time length in mode C. The voltage application unit 157 is controlled so that discharge occurs at . Further, the discharge control section 172 controls the voltage application section 157 so that a discharge occurs at a discharge voltage lower than the discharge voltage in the mode A and higher than the discharge voltage in the mode C.

As described above, if the modes A to C are classified according to the use of the clothing 101, it becomes possible to set the supply amount of the fine metal particles according to the user's use. For example, when sportswear for outdoor sports that can be exposed to sunlight for a long period of time is loaded into the clothing processing machine 100, the user operates the operation panel 180 and selects mode A to produce a large amount of sportswear. Metal particulates can be supplied to sportswear. In this case, deterioration of the sportswear is suppressed even if the sportswear is exposed to sunlight for a long period of time. Modes A to C may be modes for adjusting the supply amount of the fine metal particles for purposes other than the use of the clothing 101 . In this case, the operation panel 180 may display modes A to C as operation modes representing different supply amounts. The discharge control section 172 may adjust the discharge time length and/or the discharge voltage so that the supply amount corresponding to the mode selected from modes A to C is obtained. It should be noted that the user can also select none of the modes A to C in FIG. 12 when not executing the fine particle supply step.

If the operation panel 180 is configured to be able to read barcodes, the information represented by the barcodes may include more detailed operation information regarding the operation of the clothes processing machine 100 . For example, information such as discharge time length, discharge voltage and/or discharge start timing (for example, whether to start discharge before the drying process or during the drying process) is included in the operation information represented by the barcode. can be included. Such operation information may be given to the fine particle supply device 200 and the clothes processing machine 100 by a signal from a wireless tag or an information terminal.

In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the clothes 101 are put into the clothes processing machine 100 and fine metal particles are supplied. In addition to clothing 101, products such as towels, handkerchiefs, scarves, curtains, blankets or carpets may be introduced into the clothing processor 100 and supplied with fine metal particles.

In the first and second embodiments, the clothes processing machine 100 is configured to be able to supply fine metal particles using the mechanism of a rotating drum type washing machine. Alternatively, the clothes processing machine 100 may be configured to supply fine metal particles using the mechanism of a vertical washing machine. Alternatively, the clothes processor 100 may be configured to be able to supply the fine metal particles using the mechanism of a clothes dryer having only a drying function for drying the clothes 101 .

As described above, the fine particle supply device 200 according to one aspect of the above-described embodiment is configured to release metal fine particles that suppress oxidation of the clothes 101 that are subjected to a predetermined treatment by the clothes processing machine 100. ing. The fine particle supply device 200 has a discharge electrode 155 and a counter electrode 158. At least one electrode of the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 contains an electrode portion 154 containing metal, and at least one of the electrodes contains a metal. and a discharge control unit 172 that causes discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 so that the fine particles are emitted. The discharge control section 172 is configured to change at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage.

Further, the clothes processing machine 100 according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment includes the fine particle supply device 200 and an acquisition unit that acquires operation information regarding the operation mode of the clothes processing machine 100 designated for the clothes processing machine 100. 160 and . The discharge control unit 172 is configured to set at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit 160 .

According to the above configuration, the discharge control unit 172 changes at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the operation information regarding the operation mode of the clothes processing machine 100. Therefore, the discharge of fine particles from the electrode unit 154 The amount is configurable depending on the operating mode settings of the clothes processing machine 100 . For example, when an operation mode provided for sportswear for outdoor sports is set, the discharge control unit 172 may generate discharge with a long discharge time length and/or a high discharge voltage. In this case, since the amount of fine particles adhering to the sportswear increases, deterioration of the sportswear is suppressed even if the sportswear is exposed to sunlight for a long period of time.

Further, in the configuration described above, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine 100 may be classified into a plurality of modes according to the use of the clothes 101 . When the operating information indicates one mode out of a plurality of modes, the discharge control section 172 may set the discharge time length and the discharge voltage corresponding to the one mode.

According to the above configuration, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine 100 is classified into a plurality of modes according to the use of the clothes 101, and the discharge control unit 172 controls the discharge time length and Since the discharge voltage is set, the amount of fine particles suitable for the application of the clothing 101 can be adhered to the clothing 101 .

Further, in the above configuration, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine 100 may be divided into a plurality of modes according to the supply amount of fine metal particles. When the operating information indicates one mode out of a plurality of modes, the discharge control unit 172 sets the discharge time length and the discharge voltage determined so as to obtain the supply amount corresponding to the one mode. good too.

According to the above configuration, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine 100 is classified into a plurality of modes according to the supply amount of fine metal particles. The discharge time length and the discharge voltage are set so that Therefore, by selecting the operation mode by the user, the fine particles can be attached to the clothing 101 at the supply amount desired by the user.

(Third embodiment)
In the first and second embodiments, the clothes processing machine 100 is configured to wash, rinse, dehydrate and dry the clothes 101 . Alternatively, the clothes processing machine 100 may not have these functions and may be configured to supply the clothes 101 with fine metal particles while the clothes 101 are being stored. Other configurations are the same as those of the first and second embodiments, and the same configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the detailed description is based on the description of the first and second embodiments. do.

(Overall structure of clothes processing machine)
As shown in FIG. 13, the clothes processing machine 100 of the third embodiment has a housing 310 forming a housing space in which the clothes 101 are housed. Inside the housing 310, a rod-shaped clothing holding section 320 that spans the width direction of the housing 310 and a driving section 330 (motor) connected to one end of the clothing holding section 320 are arranged. . The clothing holding portion 320 is configured to hold the clothing 101 in a suspended state. The driving section 330 is configured to rotate the clothing holding section 320 forward and backward about the axis of the clothing holding section 320 .

Inside the housing 310, an electrode section 154 is provided above the clothing holding section 320 from which the clothing 101 is suspended. Further, inside the housing 310, an airflow generating section 351 is provided below the clothing holding section 320 from which the clothing 101 is suspended. The airflow generator 351 is configured to generate an upward airflow.

An acquisition unit 160 is electrically connected to the drive unit 330 to acquire clothing information (weight information) used for discharge control in the electrode unit 154 . A discharge control unit 172 that sets the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the weight information is electrically connected to the acquisition unit 160 .

An airflow controller 340 is provided to control the airflow generator 351 . The airflow controller 340 is electrically connected to the airflow generator 351 and the discharge controller 172 . The airflow control unit 340 is configured to receive information on the discharge time length from the discharge control unit 172 and control the airflow generation unit 351 so that an upward airflow is generated from the airflow generation unit 351 during a period equal to or longer than the discharge time length. there is

A drive control unit 370 is provided to control the drive unit 330 to swing the garment 101 . The drive control section 370 is electrically connected to the drive section 330 and the discharge control section 172 . The drive control section 370 is configured to receive information on the discharge time length from the discharge control section 172 and control the drive section 330 based on this information. Specifically, the drive control section 370 is configured to rotate the clothing holding section 320 forward and backward during a period equal to or longer than the discharge time length.

A start switch 380 is attached to the housing 310 to start the electrode section 154 , the airflow generation section 351 and the drive section 330 . Start switch 380 is electrically connected to drive control section 370 .

(Description of operation)
When the user operates the start switch 380, the drive control section 370 controls the drive section 330 to rotate the clothing holding section 320 forward and backward. Based on the torque applied to the drive unit 330 and/or the current flowing through the drive unit 330 at this time, the acquisition unit 160 acquires weight information representing the weight of the clothing 101 suspended by the clothing holding unit 320 . The weight information is transmitted from acquisition unit 160 to discharge control unit 172 . The discharge control unit 172 sets the discharge time length and/or the discharge voltage based on the weight information in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Information on the discharge time length is transmitted to the drive controller 370 and the airflow controller 340 .

The discharge control section 172 controls the voltage application section 157 so that the voltage application section 157 applies the set discharge voltage to the discharge electrode 155 in the set discharge time length. As a result, discharge occurs between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 , and fine metal particles are emitted from the discharge electrode 155 . Since the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 of the electrode section 154 are arranged above the clothing holding section 320 from which the clothing 101 is suspended, the fine metal particles fall due to gravity and adhere to the clothing 101 .

While the metal microparticles are emitted from the discharge electrode 155, the drive control section 370 controls the drive section 330 to rotate the clothing holding section 320 forward and backward. When the driving section 330 rotates the clothing holding section 320 forward and backward, the clothing 101 suspended from the clothing holding section 320 swings below the electrode section 154 . Since the metal microparticles fall on the clothing 101 that is swinging in this way, the metal microparticles adhere to various parts of the clothing 101 .

During this time, the airflow control unit 340 controls the airflow generation unit 351 to generate an upward airflow from the airflow generation unit 351 . Since the direction of this airflow is opposite to the direction of gravity acting on the metal microparticles, the period during which the metal microparticles are suspended in the internal space of housing 310 is lengthened. As a result, the amount of fine metal particles that fall without adhering to clothing 101 is reduced.

If the operation period of the airflow generator 351 is set to be longer than the discharge time length, the period during which the fine metal particles are floating inside the housing 310 after the discharge ends will be longer. In this case, if the operation period of the drive unit 330 is set longer than the discharge time length, the metal fine particles floating in the housing 310 after the end of the discharge will be deposited on the clothing 101 in a swinging state. Contact. As a result, the fine metal particles can adhere to various parts of the clothing 101 even after the discharge is finished.

No water is supplied to the clothes 101 in the clothes processing machine 100 of the third embodiment. Therefore, fine metal particles can be supplied to clothes 101 (for example, hats and leather clothes) that are not preferable to come into contact with water. Moreover, the clothes processing machine 100 of the third embodiment can also supply fine metal particles to other products that are not preferable to come into contact with water (for example, stuffed animals and leather bags).

In addition, in the clothes processing machine 100 of the third embodiment, since the fine metal particles move toward the clothes 101 due to the action of gravity, the flow path of the fine metal particles is similar to that of the clothes processing machine 100 of the first and second embodiments. No provision (i.e., airway 150) to define the is required. Therefore, the clothes processing machine 100 of the third embodiment has a simple structure.

Various modifications or improvements may be made to the clothes processing machine 100 according to the third embodiment.

In the third embodiment, an airflow generating section 351 is used to lengthen the floating period of the metal microparticles. On the other hand, the airflow generator 351 may be omitted if the floating period of the metal fine particles does not need to be lengthened.

In the third embodiment, the drive unit 330 and the drive control unit 370 are used to swing the clothing 101 to adhere the metal microparticles to various parts of the clothing 101 . On the other hand, the drive unit 330 and the drive control unit 370 may be omitted if the fine metal particles can be adhered to various parts of the clothing 101 by controlling the direction of the airflow generated by the airflow generation unit 351 .

In the clothes processing machine 100 of the third embodiment, the operation panel 180 shown in FIG. 8 or 12 may be attached to the housing 310. FIG. In this case, the user can operate the operation panel 180 to set a desired discharge time length and a desired discharge voltage.

In the third embodiment, the fine metal particles are supplied to the clothing 101 by gravity, and in the first and second embodiments, the fine metal particles are conveyed to the clothing 101 by the airflow generated by the airflow generation unit 351. there is Alternatively, the fine metal particles may be discharged toward the clothing 101 (the position where the clothing 101 is held by the clothing holding unit 320) by the momentum of the discharge as shown in FIG.

For example, in the housing 310 of the clothes processing machine 100 (see FIG. 13) of the third embodiment, the clothes 101 are held on the upper side, the front side, the rear side, the left side and/or the right side of the clothes 101 held by the clothes holding part 320. An electrode portion 154 may be provided in the vicinity of . At this time, the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 are arranged so that the metal fine particles generated by the discharge therebetween are discharged toward the clothing 101 . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 , counter electrode 158 is arranged between clothing 101 and discharge electrode 155 with opening 159 facing clothing 101 . Further, the discharge electrode 155 is disposed at a position farther from the clothing 101 than the counter electrode 158 with the tip of the discharge electrode 155 facing the opening 159 of the counter electrode 158 . In this case, fine metal particles generated by the discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 are discharged toward the clothing 101 through the opening 159 .

As described above, the fine particle supply device 200 according to one aspect of the above-described embodiment is configured to release metal fine particles that suppress oxidation of the clothes 101 that are subjected to a predetermined treatment by the clothes processing machine 100. ing. The fine particle supply device 200 has a discharge electrode 155 and a counter electrode 158. At least one electrode of the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 contains an electrode portion 154 containing metal, and at least one of the electrodes contains a metal. and a discharge control unit 172 that causes discharge between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 so that the fine particles are emitted. The discharge control section 172 is configured to change at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage.

In addition, in the configuration described above, the clothes processing machine 100 may further include a clothes holding section 320 configured to hold the clothes 101 . The electrode section 154 may be arranged above the clothing holding section 320 .

According to the above configuration, the fine particles emitted from the electrode section 154 fall toward the clothing 101 due to gravity. Therefore, the fine particles adhere to the clothing 101 held by the clothing holding section 320 below the electrode section 154 . In this case, the fine particles can be supplied to the clothes 101 without providing an air duct through which an air current for conveying fine particles, which corresponds to the air duct 150 in the first embodiment, is provided, so the structure of the clothes processing machine 100 is simplified. can be Further, since no air passage is required, a large amount of fine particles can adhere to the clothing 101 as much as the fine particles do not adhere to the air passage.

In addition, in the configuration described above, the clothes processing machine 100 may further include an airflow generator 351 that generates an upward airflow from the lower side of the clothes holding part 320 .

According to the above-described configuration, the airflow generating section 351 generates an upward airflow below the clothing holding section 320, so the period during which the fine particles are suspended in the air becomes longer. As a result, fine particles falling without adhering to the clothing 101 can be reduced.

Also, the clothes processing machine 100 according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment may include the fine particle supply device 200 and the clothes holding section 320 configured to hold the clothes 101 . Discharge electrode 155 may be arranged such that the tip of discharge electrode 155 faces the holding position of clothes 101 of clothes holding portion 320 . The counter electrode 158 may be arranged between the holding position and the tip of the discharge electrode 155 . The counter electrode 158 may have an opening 159 facing the tip of the discharge electrode 155 .

According to the above configuration, the discharge electrode 155 is arranged so that the tip thereof faces the holding position of the clothing 101 of the clothing holding portion 320 , and the opening 159 of the counter electrode 158 faces the tip of the discharge electrode 155 . It is arranged between the holding position and the tip of the discharge electrode 155 as shown in FIG. When a discharge is generated between the discharge electrode 155 and the counter electrode 158 arranged in this manner, the fine metal particles are discharged toward the holding position of the clothing 101 through the opening 159 of the counter electrode 158 by the momentum of the discharge. can be

As described above, in the first to third embodiments, metals (for example, platinum, gold, silver, copper, zinc, rhodium, , iridium, ruthenium or osmium) is contained in the discharge electrode 155 . Alternatively, discharge electrode 155 may be free of such metals. In this case, metals such as platinum, gold, silver, copper, zinc, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, or osmium are included in counter electrode 158 .

Moreover, in the first to third embodiments, the fine metal particles are supplied to the clothing 101 housed in the closed space. Alternatively, fine metal particles may be supplied to clothing 101 placed in an open space.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, the fine particle supply device 200 is mounted on the clothes processing machine 100 having the clothes holding parts 120 and 320 . Alternatively, the particulate dispenser 200 may be mounted on a clothes processing machine (eg, an iron) that does not have a portion for holding the clothes 101 . If the iron is equipped with the fine particle supply device 200 (the electrode unit 154, the acquisition unit 160, and the discharge control unit 172), it is possible to supply an appropriate amount of fine metal particles to the clothes 101 during ironing. Further, the fine particle supply device 200 may be installed in a clothing steamer or other device that performs predetermined processing on the clothing 101 .

(effects, etc.)
The clothes processing machine 100 according to the embodiment described above has the following features and the following effects.

The fine particle supply device according to one aspect of the above-described embodiment is configured to release metal fine particles that suppress the oxidizing effect on clothes that are subjected to a predetermined treatment by a clothes processing machine. The fine particle supply device has a discharge electrode and a counter electrode, and includes an electrode portion containing a metal in at least one electrode of the discharge electrode and the counter electrode, and an electrode part containing metal, and at least one of the electrodes so as to emit fine metal particles. and a discharge control section for generating discharge between the discharge electrode and the counter electrode. The discharge control section is configured to change at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage.

According to the above configuration, at least one of the discharge electrode and the counter electrode contains a metal that adheres to clothing in the form of fine particles and suppresses oxidation of the clothing. In this case, metal microparticles are emitted by generating a discharge between the discharge electrode and the counter electrode. The fine particles emitted by the electric discharge are supplied to the clothes to be treated by the clothes treating machine. That is, since the metal microparticles are emitted by the discharge, they can be supplied to the clothes without using a suspension. Therefore, no liquid space is required in the clothes treating machine for storing the suspension of fine particles. Also, equipment for suppressing precipitation of fine particles and equipment for adjusting the concentration of fine particles in the suspension are not required.

Since the microparticle supply device can supply metal microparticles themselves to clothing instead of a suspension state, metal microparticles can be supplied to clothing that should not come into contact with liquid (for example, leather clothing). become. Further, the discharge control section changes at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage, thereby changing the amount of metal microparticles emitted from the electrode section. Therefore, by changing at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage, the discharge control section can adjust the supply amount of the fine particles to the clothes.

Further, a clothing processing machine according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment includes the above-described fine particle supply device and an acquisition unit that acquires clothing information about the clothing. The discharge control section is configured to change at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the clothing information acquired by the acquisition section.

According to the above configuration, the discharge control unit changes at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the clothing information about the clothing. specific garment characteristics (eg, garment weight and/or material).

Further, in the above configuration, the clothing information may include weight information representing the weight of the clothing. When the weight represented by the weight information is greater than a predetermined weight value, the discharge control unit performs the discharge by at least one of a longer discharge time length and a higher discharge voltage than when the weight value is less than the predetermined weight value. may be configured to cause

According to the above configuration, the discharge control section causes discharge with a relatively long discharge time length and/or a relatively high discharge voltage when the clothes are relatively heavy. As a result, when the weight of the clothes is large, the amount of fine particles supplied to the clothes can be increased.

In addition, a clothes processing machine according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment includes the above-described fine particle supply device, an acquisition unit that acquires operation information regarding the operation mode of the clothes processing machine that is specified for the clothing processing machine, It has The discharge control unit is configured to set at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition unit.

According to the above configuration, the discharge control section changes at least one of the discharge time length and the discharge voltage based on the operation information regarding the operation mode of the clothes processing machine. It can be set according to the setting of the operation mode of the clothes processing machine. For example, when an operation mode provided for sportswear for outdoor sports is set, the discharge control unit may generate discharge with a long discharge time length and/or a high discharge voltage. In this case, since the amount of fine particles adhering to the sportswear increases, deterioration of the sportswear is suppressed even if the sportswear is exposed to sunlight for a long period of time.

Further, in the above configuration, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine may be classified into a plurality of modes according to the purpose of use of the clothes. When the operating information represents one mode out of a plurality of modes, the discharge control section may set the discharge time length and the discharge voltage corresponding to the one mode.

Further, in the above configuration, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine may be classified into a plurality of modes according to the supply amount of fine metal particles. When the operating information represents one mode out of a plurality of modes, the discharge control unit may set the discharge time length and the discharge voltage determined so as to obtain the supply amount corresponding to the one mode. good.

According to the above configuration, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine is classified into a plurality of modes corresponding to the supply amount of fine metal particles, and the discharge control section obtains the supply amount corresponding to the mode indicated by the operation information. The discharge time length and discharge voltage are set so that Therefore, by selecting the operation mode by the user, it is possible to attach the fine particles to the clothing at the supply amount desired by the user.

According to the above configuration, the operation mode of the clothes processing machine is classified into a plurality of modes according to the use of the clothes, and the discharge control unit sets the discharge time length and the discharge voltage corresponding to the mode indicated by the operation information. Since it is set, the fine particles can be attached to the clothes in an amount suitable for the use of the clothes.

Further, a clothes processing machine according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment includes the above-described fine particle supply device, a clothes holding section configured to hold clothes, and a clothes holding section configured to move the clothes held by the clothes holding section. and a drive section for driving the clothing holding section. The discharge control section may be configured to generate discharge in the electrode section while the driving section drives the clothing holding section.

According to the above configuration, while the driving section drives the clothing holding section to move the clothing held by the clothing holding section, the discharge control section causes the electrode section to generate electric discharge. As a result, particulates are delivered to the garment in motion and can adhere to various parts of the garment.

Further, a clothes processing machine according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment includes the above-described fine particle supply device, a clothes holding section configured to hold clothes, and an electrode section arranged inside and holding the clothes. An air passage extending from the holding portion and an air flow generating portion for generating an air flow that conveys fine particles generated by the discharge from the electrode portion to the clothing holding portion through the air passage may be provided.

According to the above configuration, when the airflow generating section generates the airflow, the airflow flows along the air path. Since the air passage is configured so that an air current flows from the electrode section to the clothing holding section, fine particles generated by the discharge at the electrode section flow to the clothing holding section along with the air flow, and are held by the clothing holding section. Adheres to clothing. In this case, the fine metal particles are likely to enter between the fibers of the clothing due to the flow of air passing between the fibers of the clothing.

Moreover, in the above configuration, the clothes processing machine may further include a heating unit arranged in the air passage to generate dry air for drying the clothes by heating the airflow. The discharge control unit may be configured to start discharging before the drying process of drying the clothes with dry air is completed.

According to the above configuration, if the discharge control unit causes the electrode unit to generate a discharge before the drying process for drying the clothes is completed, it is possible to supply the wet clothes with fine metal particles. For this reason, when the particles generated by the discharge try to pass through the voids between the fibers of the clothing, the particles are captured by the moisture in the clothing. Therefore, fine metal particles tend to adhere to clothes.

Moreover, in the above configuration, the clothes processing machine may further include a heating section arranged in the air passage to generate dry air for drying the clothes by heating the airflow. The electrode section may be arranged downstream of the heating section in the flow direction of the airflow in the air passage.

According to the above configuration, since the electrode section is provided downstream of the heating section in the direction of the airflow in the air passage, the fine particles generated by the discharge in the electrode section are not captured by the heating section. can be applied to clothing without

Further, in the above configuration, the clothes processing machine may further include a clothes holding section configured to hold clothes. The electrode section may be arranged above the clothing holding section.

According to the above configuration, the fine particles emitted from the electrode portion fall toward the clothes due to gravity. Therefore, the fine particles adhere to the clothes held by the clothes holding part below the electrode part. In this case, the fine particles can be supplied to the clothes without providing an air passage through which the air current for conveying the fine particles flows, so the structure of the clothes processing machine can be simplified. In addition, since no air passage is required, more fine particles can adhere to the clothes because the fine particles do not adhere to the air passage.

In addition, in the above configuration, the clothes processing machine may further include an airflow generating section that generates an upward airflow from the lower side of the clothes holding section.

According to the above-described configuration, the airflow generation section generates an upward airflow below the clothing holding section, so the period during which the fine particles are suspended in the air becomes longer. As a result, fine particles falling without adhering to clothing can be reduced.

Further, a clothes processing machine according to another aspect of the above-described embodiment may include the fine particle supply device described above and a clothes holding section configured to hold clothes. The discharge electrode may be arranged such that the tip of the discharge electrode faces the clothes holding position of the clothes holding part. The counter electrode may be arranged between the holding position and the tip of the discharge electrode. The counter electrode may have an opening facing the tip of the discharge electrode.

According to the above-described configuration, the discharge electrode is arranged so that the tip faces the clothing holding position of the clothing holding part, and the counter electrode has the opening facing the tip of the discharge electrode. It is placed between the tip of the electrode. When a discharge is generated between the discharge electrode and the counter electrode arranged in this manner, the fine metal particles can be discharged toward the holding position of the clothes through the opening of the counter electrode due to the momentum of the discharge.

As described above, the first to third embodiments have been described as examples of the technology disclosed in the present application. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to this, and can also be applied to embodiments with modifications, replacements, additions, omissions, and the like. Further, it is also possible to combine the constituent elements described in the first to third embodiments to form a new embodiment.

Note that the above-described embodiment is for illustrating the technology in the present disclosure, and various changes, replacements, additions, omissions, etc. can be made within the scope of the claims or equivalents thereof.

In addition, any combination of the components described in the above embodiments, and expressions of the present disclosure converted between methods, devices, systems, recording media, computer programs, etc. are also effective as aspects of the present disclosure. .

The present disclosure is suitable for use in a variety of devices that handle natural and synthetic fibers such as those used in clothing.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 clothes processing machine 101 clothes 120, 320 clothes holding unit 121, 330 drive unit 150 air passage 151, 351 airflow generation unit 153 heating unit 154 electrode unit 155 discharge electrode 158 counter electrode 159 opening 160 acquisition unit 170 control unit 172 discharge control Part 200 fine particle supply device

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A fine particle supply device configured to release metal fine particles that suppress an oxidation effect on clothes that are subjected to a predetermined treatment by a clothes processing machine,
an electrode unit having a discharge electrode and a counter electrode, wherein at least one of the discharge electrode and the counter electrode contains the metal;
a discharge control unit that causes discharge between the discharge electrode and the counter electrode so that the fine particles of the metal are emitted from the at least one electrode;
The fine particle supply device, wherein the discharge control unit is configured to change at least one of a discharge time length and a discharge voltage. A clothes processing machine comprising the fine particle supply device according to claim 1,
an acquisition unit that acquires clothing information about the clothing,
The clothing processing machine, wherein the discharge control section is configured to change at least one of a discharge time length and a discharge voltage based on the clothing information acquired by the acquisition section. the clothing information includes weight information representing the weight of the clothing;
When the weight represented by the weight information is greater than a predetermined weight value, the discharge control unit controls at least one of a longer discharge time length and a higher discharge voltage than when the weight value is less than the predetermined weight value. 3. A clothes treating machine according to claim 2, configured to produce said discharge at a. A clothes processing machine comprising the fine particle supply device according to claim 1,
an acquisition unit that acquires operation information regarding an operation mode of the clothing processing machine designated for the clothing processing machine;
The clothes processing machine, wherein the discharge control section is configured to set at least one of a discharge time length and a discharge voltage based on the operation information acquired by the acquisition section. The operation mode of the clothes processing machine is classified into a plurality of modes according to the use of the clothes,
5. The clothing according to claim 4, wherein when the operating information indicates one of the plurality of modes, the discharge control unit sets the discharge time length and the discharge voltage corresponding to the one mode. processing machine. The operation mode of the clothes processing machine is classified into a plurality of modes according to the supply amount of the metal fine particles,
When the operating information represents one of the plurality of modes, the discharge control unit controls the discharge time length and the discharge voltage determined so as to obtain the supply amount corresponding to the one mode. 5. The clothes processing machine according to claim 4, wherein setting . A clothes processing machine comprising the fine particle supply device according to claim 1,
a garment holding part configured to hold the garment;
a driving unit that drives the clothing holding unit so that the clothing held by the clothing holding unit moves;
The clothes processing machine, wherein the discharge control section is configured to cause the electrode section to generate the discharge while the driving section drives the clothes holding section. A clothes processing machine comprising the fine particle supply device according to claim 1,
a garment holding part configured to hold the garment;
an air passage in which the electrode portion is arranged and which extends to the clothing holding portion;
and an airflow generation section that generates an airflow that conveys the fine particles generated by the discharge from the electrode section toward the clothing holding section through the air passage. further comprising a heating unit arranged in the air passage to generate dry air for drying the clothes by heating the airflow;
9. The clothes processing machine according to claim 8, wherein said discharge control section is configured to start said discharge before a drying process of drying said clothes with said dry air is completed. further comprising a heating unit arranged in the air passage to generate dry air for drying the clothes by heating the air flow;
9. The clothes processing machine according to claim 8, wherein the electrode section is arranged downstream of the heating section in the flow direction of the airflow in the air passage. A clothes processing machine comprising the fine particle supply device according to claim 1,
A clothing holding part configured to hold the clothing,
The clothes processing machine, wherein the electrode part is arranged above the clothes holding part. 12. The clothes processing machine according to claim 11, further comprising an airflow generating part for generating an airflow upward from below the clothes holding part. further comprising a garment holding part configured to hold the garment;
the discharge electrode is arranged such that a tip of the discharge electrode faces a holding position of the clothes of the clothes holding part;
The counter electrode is arranged between the holding position and the tip of the discharge electrode,
7. The clothes processing machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein said counter electrode has an opening facing said tip of said discharge electrode.

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