KR101999535B1 - Fabric treating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Clothing processing apparatus according to the present invention, the cabinet forming a processing space for receiving the clothes; A filter module having a filter unit for filtering dust from air passing through the filter unit; An air passage in which a plurality of passages for guiding the air are discharged into the processing space; A fan for moving air on the air passage; A valve disposed on the air flow path and changing the air flow path as it rotates along a predetermined rotation axis; A valve actuating module for rotating the valve; And a control unit controlling a rotation angle of the valve so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected. The plurality of flow passages may include at least one bypass passage for guiding the air to bypass the filter unit; And at least one filtering passage for guiding the air through the filter unit.

Description

Clothing treating apparatus {Fabric treating apparatus}

The present invention relates to an air flow path structure of a clothes treating apparatus.

The clothes treating apparatus refers to all devices for managing or treating clothes such as washing, drying, or removing wrinkles of clothes in a home or a laundry. For example, a clothing processing device may include a washing machine for washing clothes, a dryer for drying clothes, a washing machine and a dryer for both washing and drying functions, a refresher for refreshing clothes, and a steamer for removing unnecessary wrinkles of clothes. (Steamer).

More specifically, the refresher is a device for making clothes more comfortable and fresh, and performs functions such as drying clothes, supplying fragrance to clothes, preventing static electricity from clothes, or removing wrinkles from clothes. The steamer is a device that removes wrinkles of clothes by supplying steam to the clothes. Unlike steam irons, a steamer does not touch clothes and delicately removes clothes. BACKGROUND ART Clothing processing apparatuses that perform functions such as wrinkle and odor removal of clothes stored therein by using steam and hot air are known by having a function of a refresher and a steamer together.

In addition, there is known a device that includes a hanger rod for hanging clothes in the processing chamber, and provides steam to the processing chamber while the clothes are suspended, or circulates air in the processing chamber and supplies hot air.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1525568

In the prior art, there is a problem in that the possibility of exhibiting more various functions by the combination of functions of various parts and various air flow paths is limited. The 1st subject of this invention is solving this problem.

In the prior art, there is a problem that it is difficult to remove the ultrafine dust stuck to the clothes. The second problem of the present invention is to solve this problem.

A third object of the present invention is to supply external air to clothes as needed, so that the clothes treating apparatus can exhibit more various functions.

A fourth object of the present invention is to enable the flow path control to be controlled with an efficient structure.

The fifth task of the present invention is to help the user to easily change / clean the filter and to prevent the failure of the filter.

The sixth problem of the present invention is to make it possible to easily remove the replaceable filter and not to hinder the function of various flow paths.

The seventh task of the present invention is to provide an efficient structure capable of expressing a function for air passing through various flow paths.

In order to solve the above problems, the clothes processing apparatus according to the solution of the present invention, the cabinet forming a processing space for receiving the clothes; A filter module having a filter unit for filtering dust from air passing through the filter unit; An air passage in which a plurality of passages for guiding the air are discharged into the processing space; A fan for moving air on the air passage; A valve disposed on the air flow path and changing the air flow path as it rotates along a predetermined rotation axis; A valve actuating module for rotating the valve; And a control unit controlling a rotation angle of the valve so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected.

The plurality of flow passages may include at least one bypass passage for guiding the air to bypass the filter unit; And at least one filtering passage for guiding the air to pass through the filter unit.

The plurality of flow paths may include at least one circulation flow path for guiding air sucked from the processing space; It may include at least one ventilation passage for guiding the air sucked from the outer space of the cabinet.

The plurality of flow paths may include: a bypass circulation flow path for guiding air sucked from the processing space to bypass the filter part; A filtering circulation passage for guiding the air sucked from the processing space so as to pass through the filter unit; And it may include a ventilation passage for guiding the air sucked from the outer space of the cabinet to pass through the filter unit.

The clothes treating apparatus may further include a steam module for supplying steam into the treatment space. The filter unit may include a HEPA filter.

The air flow passage may include an inner inflow section through which air in the processing space flows; A filter bypass section for bypassing the filter unit; And a filter passage section passing through the filter unit.

The valve may be disposed at branch points of the inner inflow section, the filter passage section, and the filter bypass section.

The at least one bypass flow passage may include a bypass circulation flow passage selected when the valve connects the inner inflow section and the filter bypass section. The at least one filtering passage may include a filtering circulation passage selected when the valve connects the inner inlet section and the filter passage section.

When the bypass circulation passage is selected, the valve may be provided to block the filter passage section from the inner inlet section and the filter bypass section. When the filtering circulation passage is selected, the valve may be provided to block the filter bypass section from the inner inlet section and the filter passage section.

The at least one filtering passage may further include a ventilation passage guiding air sucked from the outside space of the cabinet.

The air flow path may further include an outside air inflow section through which air in an external space of the cabinet flows. The ventilation passage is connected to the outside air inlet section and the filter passage section, and the valve blocks the filter passage section from the inner inlet section and the filter bypass section and blocks the filter bypass section from the inner inlet section. Can be chosen.

The valve may change the connection and blocking relationship between the inner inflow section, the filter passage section, and the filter bypass section according to the rotation angle.

The valve may include a first mode connecting the inner inflow section and the filter bypass section according to the rotation angle, a second mode connecting the inner inflow section and the filter passage section, and the filter passing section. Any one of a plurality of modes including a third mode for blocking from the inner inflow section and the filter bypass section and blocking the filter bypass section from the inner inflow section may be provided.

The filter module may be disposed to cross the filtering passage and the bypass passage. A hole constituting at least a portion of the filter bypass section may be formed.

The valve may include a blocking portion protruding in the centrifugal direction from the rotation shaft. The clothes treating apparatus may include a blocking counterpart that forms an arrangement space of the valve and is formed at a position corresponding to a rotation radius of the blocking part from the rotating shaft. A first connector for connecting the placement space and the inner inflow section, a second connector for connecting the placement space and the filter passage section, and a third connector for connecting the placement space and the filter bypass section may be provided. .

The blocking counterpart may include: a first blocking counterpart disposed between the first connector and the second connector; A second blocking counterpart disposed between the second connector and the third connector; And a third blocking counterpart disposed between the third connector and the first connector.

The valve may include a first mode in which the blocking part contacts the first blocking counterpart and the second blocking counterpart but is spaced apart from the third blocking counterpart according to the rotational angle, and the blocking part is configured to be spaced apart from the second blocking counterpart. A second mode in contact with a counterpart and the third blocking counterpart, spaced apart from the first blocking counterpart, and the blocking unit in the first blocking counterpart, the second blocking counterpart and the third blocking counterpart. Any one of a plurality of modes including a third mode for contacting may be provided.

The valve is connected to the first connector and the third connector according to the rotation angle, the first mode for disconnecting the second connector from the first and third connectors, and the first connector and the second connector One of a plurality of modes including a second mode for connecting the first connector and the second connector from the first and second connectors, and a third mode for disconnecting all connections between the first and third connectors can be selected. It may be provided.

The blocking unit may be formed to open at least 180 degrees around the rotation axis.

The valve may include a first blocking portion protruding in one centrifugal direction about the rotation shaft; A second blocking portion protruding in a direction opposite to the one centrifugal direction about the rotation axis; And a third end portion protruding in another centrifugal direction in an angle range between the first blocking portion and the second blocking portion about the rotation axis.

The valve may further include a guide rib formed to cross the first blocking portion, the second blocking portion, and the third blocking portion.

Being able to switch the flow path has the effect that the clothing processing apparatus can implement a more diverse and variable function.

Further, by providing one of the plurality of flow paths with the one valve, structural cost can be minimized and flow path change can be easily controlled with one motor.

In addition, by providing the bypass flow path and the filtering flow path, it is possible to remove foreign substances in the air supplied into the processing space while considering the effect of air on the filter unit.

Moreover, by providing a ventilation flow path, clean air can be supplied to clothes. Furthermore, by providing the ventilation channel selectably, there is an effect that can consider the influence on the air around the clothes processing apparatus.

When the steam module and the HEPA filter are provided with the filtering flow path and the bypass flow path, the HEPA filter can take advantage of the high performance of the HEPA filter while supplying steam into the processing space through the steam module. This can lead to no vapor passing through.

Since the valve is disposed at the branch point, it is possible to easily control the connection / blocking relationship between the sections.

By allowing the filter module to form a hole constituting at least a portion of the filter bypass section, the filter module can conveniently pull in / out of the cabinet without interfering with the formation of the filter bypass section. have.

By providing the blocking unit and the blocking counterpart, it is possible to easily control the connection / blocking relationship between the respective sections only by controlling the rotation angle of the valve.

The blocking portion may be formed to open at least 180 degrees around the rotation axis, so that the blocking portion may provide a blocking function between the respective sections, while minimizing the disturbance of smooth air flow between the sections. In addition, it is possible to reduce the air resistance caused by the blocking unit with respect to the air flowing through the surface of the blocking unit.

By providing the first to the third blocking unit, the blocking unit can be implemented with a minimum structure for providing a blocking function between the respective sections, it is possible to reduce the material cost.

By providing the stopper, it is easy to adjust the rotation angle of the valve to step rotation of the motor.

1 is a perspective view of a clothes treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the clothes treating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 with the door 15 open.
FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of a part of the processing space 10s of the clothes treating apparatus 1 of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional perspective view of the garment treating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 horizontally cut along a line S1-S1 ′, and FIG. 4B is a line S2-S2 of the garment treating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1. Is a cross-sectional perspective view cut along the horizontal line.
FIG. 5 is a control block diagram of the clothing processing apparatus 1 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the valve 70 according to the embodiment of the clothes treating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1.
7A to 7C show the operation mechanism of the valve 70 disposed on the flow path body 26 in the machine room 18 of the clothes treating apparatus 1 of FIG. 1, the flow path body 26 and A cross-sectional conceptual view of the door 15 cut up and down is shown, and an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the current state of the valve 70 is shown on the right. FIG. 7A shows a state where the bypass circulation flow path Pa is selected, FIG. 7B shows a state where the filtering circulation flow path Pb is selected, and FIG. 7C shows a state where the ventilation flow path Pc is selected.
FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view showing a state in which the cover 25 is removed from the cabinet 10 of the clothes treating apparatus 1 of FIG. 3 and showing a state in which the filter module 90 is being pulled out.
9 is a perspective view of the filter module 90 of FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the filter bypass section P3 of the filter module 90 of FIG. 7A.

In order to explain the present invention, the following description will be made based on a spatial rectangular coordinate system formed by X, Y and Z axes that are orthogonal to each other. Each axis direction (X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, Z-axis direction) means both directions which each axis extends. The symbol "+" in front of each axis direction (+ X-axis direction, + Y-axis direction, + Z-axis direction) means the positive direction which is either of the directions in which each axis extends. The sign "-" in front of each axis direction (-X-axis direction, -Y-axis direction, -Z-axis direction) means the negative direction which is the other direction of both directions which each axis extends.

The expressions referring to the following directions “before (+ Y) / after (-Y) / left (+ X) / right (-X) / upper (+ Z) / lower (-Z)” are XYZ. Although defined according to the coordinate axis, this is for the purpose of describing the present invention so that the present invention can be clearly understood to the last, and each direction may be defined differently according to where the reference is placed.

As used herein, 'upstream and downstream' are defined based on a predetermined air flow direction.

The use of the terms 'first, second, third', etc. in front of the components mentioned below is only to avoid confusion of the components to which they refer, and the order, importance or main relationship between the components, etc. Is irrelevant. For example, an invention including only the second component without the first component may be implemented.

As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Clothing processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet 10 that is placed on the bottom of the outside or fixed to the outside wall. The cabinet 10 forms a processing space 10s for accommodating clothes. The clothes treating apparatus 1 may include a hanger module 30 provided to hang clothes or hangers. The clothing processing apparatus 1 is provided with the air flow path P for supplying air to clothes. The clothing processing apparatus 1 includes a fan 50 for moving the air on the air flow path P. As shown in FIG. The clothes treating apparatus 1 may include a heat exchange module 60 for heating or cooling the air passing therethrough. The clothes treating apparatus 1 includes a valve 70 disposed on the air flow path P. As shown in FIG. The garment treatment apparatus 1 includes a valve actuation module 80 for actuating the valve 70.

The clothes treating apparatus 1 may include a filter module 90 having a filter unit 95 for filtering dust from air passing therethrough. The clothes treating apparatus 1 may further include an auxiliary filter (not shown) having different performance from the filter module 90.

The clothing processing apparatus 1 includes a control unit 2 for controlling various components. The control unit 2 controls so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected.

1 to 3, the cabinet 10 forms an appearance. The cabinet 10 includes a top panel 11 that forms an upper side, a side panel 12 that forms left and right sides, and a rear panel 13 that forms a rear side. The cabinet 10 includes a base 14 forming a bottom surface. The side panel 12 may include a first side panel 12a forming a left side and a second side panel 12b forming a right side.

The cabinet 10 includes an internal cabinet 10a forming an inner side surface. The cabinet 10 includes an outer cabinet 10b that forms an outer surface.

The cabinet 10 includes a door 15 for injecting clothes into the processing space 10s. The door 15 can open and close the opened surface of the processing space 10s. The door 15 may open and close the processing space 10s by rotating about a predetermined rotation axis extending in the vertical direction. When the door 15 is closed, the processing space 10s is isolated from the outside, and when the door 15 is opened, the processing space 10s is exposed to the outside. The door 15 may cover the outside air connector 45 to be described later in a closed state. The door 15 may cover the condensate storage 28 and the supply water storage 29 in a closed state.

The inner cabinet 10a and the inner side of the door 15 define a processing space 10s. The processing space 10s is a space in which the physical or chemical properties of the clothing are changed by applying air (for example, hot air), steam, fragrance, and / or antistatic agent to the clothing. Clothing processing can be performed in various ways on the clothing in the processing space 10s.

For example, the clothes can be dried by applying hot air to the clothes in the processing space 10s. Steam can be supplied to the clothes in the processing space 10s to spread the wrinkles formed on the clothes. Air and / or steam supplied in the processing space 10s affects the physical or chemical properties of the clothes received. The tissue structure of the garment is relaxed by hot air or steam, and wrinkles are stretched. The odor molecules cut into the garment react with steam to remove an unpleasant odor. Hot air and / or steam can also kill germs that are parasitic in clothing.

For example, through the circulation and filtering of air, it is possible to remove dust of clothes in the processing space 10s. In addition, by supplying air outside the cabinet 10 to the clothes, it is possible to dehumidify the clothes in the processing space (10s) or to remove the smell of the clothes. In addition, the fragrance may be sprayed onto the clothes in the processing space 10s to treat the clothes so as to smell, or the antistatic agent may be sprayed to prevent the static electricity from occurring in the clothes.

The cabinet 10 has a machine room 18 for the treatment of air supplied into the processing space 10s. The machine room 18 may be disposed under the processing space 10s. The flow path body 26, the fan 50, and the heat exchange module 60 may be disposed in the machine room 18. The valve 70 and the valve actuation module 80 may be arranged in the machine room 18.

The filter module 90 may be arranged in the machine room 18. The filter module 90 may be arranged to be retractable from within the machine room 18. The inner suction port 41 may be formed by forming a gap with the bottom surface of the processing space 10s, and a cover 25 may be disposed to cover the inner suction port 41 when viewed from above. In addition, the auxiliary filter may be provided below the cover 25 so as to be detachable.

Referring to FIG. 2, the hanger module 30 may be disposed above the processing space 10s. The hanger module 30 is supported by the cabinet 10. The hanger module 30 may be provided to be movable.

The hanger module 30 includes a hanger body 31 provided to hang clothes or hangers. For example, the hanger body 31 may form a locking groove (not shown) to hang the hanger. As another example, the hanger body 31 may be provided with a hook (not shown) or the like to hang clothes directly.

The hanger body 31 may be connected to the cabinet 10 through the hanger flow portion 33. The hanger body 31 may be provided to vibrate in a predetermined vibration direction (+ X, -X). The hanger body 31 may be formed to extend in the vibration direction (+ X, -X) long. A plurality of locking grooves (not shown) may be spaced apart from each other in the vibration directions (+ X, -X) on the upper side surface of the hanger body 31. The locking groove may be formed to extend in a direction (+ Y, -Y) crossing the vibration directions (+ X, -X).

The hanger module 30 may include a hanger flow portion 33 to movably support the hanger body 31. The hanger flow part 33 is formed to be flowable in a vibration direction (+ X, -X). The hanger flow part 33 may be formed of a flexible material to allow the hanger body 31 to move. The hanger flow part 33 may include an elastic member that is elastically deformable when the hanger body 31 moves. The upper end of the hanger flow part 33 is fixed to the cabinet 10 and the lower end is fixed to the hanger body 31. The hanger flow portion 33 may extend up and down.

Hanger module 30 may include a vibration unit 39 for generating vibration. The vibration unit 39 is connected to the hanger body 31 to transmit the vibration of the vibration unit 39 to the hanger body 31. The vibration unit 39 may be disposed above the hanger body 31. For example, the hanger body 31 forms a slit (not shown) extending in the directions (+ Y, -Y) orthogonal to the vibration directions (+ X, -X), and the vibration unit 39 moves downward. The protrusion may include a protrusion (not shown) inserted into the slit. The protrusion of the vibration unit 39 is inserted into the slit of the hanger body 31 and moves relative to the slit in the orthogonal direction (+ Y, -Y), thereby causing the vibration direction ( Only excitation force of + X, -X) can be transmitted.

7A to 7C, the air flow path P guides the air to discharge the air into the processing space 10s. In the air flow path P, a plurality of flow paths for guiding air to discharge air into the processing space 10s are preset. Any one of the plurality of flow paths may be selected by the valve 70. The clothing processing apparatus 1 includes a flow passage body 26 that defines the air flow passage P. FIG. The flow path body 26 may be disposed in the machine room 18.

1 to 4, an inner suction port 41 for sucking air in the processing space 10s is provided. The inner suction port 41 is disposed in the inner cabinet 10a. An inner suction port 41 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the inner cabinet 10a. An inner suction port 41 may be formed between the cover 25 and the inner cabinet 10a. Air in the processing space 10s may be introduced into the air flow path P through the inner suction port 41.

An inner discharge port 44 for discharging air into the processing space 10s is provided. The inner discharge port 44 is disposed in the inner cabinet 10a. The inner discharge port 44 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the inner cabinet 10a. A radial network structure may be formed in the inner discharge port 44. The air in the air flow path P may be discharged into the processing space 10s through the inner discharge port 44.

In the state where the circulation flow paths Pa and Pb to be described later are selected, the air sucked into the air flow path P from the processing space 10s through the inner intake port 41 passes through the inner discharge port 44 through a predetermined process. It is discharged to the processing space 10s. In this embodiment, the inner suction port 41 and the inner discharge port 44 are disposed in front and rear of the bottom of the processing space 10s, respectively.

An outside air inflow section P4 for sucking air in the outer space Ou of the cabinet 10 may be provided. Air in the outer space Ou may be introduced into the air flow path P through the outside air inflow section P4. The outside air inflow section P4 may be formed in a hole shape. The outside air inflow section P4 may be disposed in the door 15. The outdoor air inflow section P4 constitutes an upstream end portion of the ventilation flow path Pc to be described later. The outside air inflow section P4 may be provided to be opened and closed.

In the state where the ventilation flow path Pc to be described later is selected, the air sucked into the air flow path P from the external space Ou through the outside air inflow section P4 is processed through the inner discharge port 44 through a predetermined process. It may be discharged into the space 10s.

An exhaust outlet section P5 for discharging air to the outer space Ou of the cabinet 10 may be provided. Air in the processing space 10s may flow out to the outer space Ou through the exhaust outlet section P5. The exhaust outlet section P5 may be formed in a hole shape. The exhaust outlet section P5 may be disposed in the door 15. The exhaust outlet section P5 may be disposed between the processing space 10s and the outer space Ou. The exhaust outflow section P5 constitutes a flow path connecting the processing space 10s and the external space Ou. The exhaust outlet section P5 may be provided to be opened and closed.

In the state in which the door 15 is closed, air passing through the outside air inflow section P4 is introduced into the machine room 18 through the outside air connection port 45. The outdoor air connector 45 may be opened toward the rear surface of the door 15. The outside air connector 45 is formed at a position corresponding to the downstream end of the outside air inflow section P4 in a state where the door 15 is closed. Air which has passed through the outside air inflow section P4 and the outside air connector 45 sequentially flows into the flow path body 26. Specifically, the air passing through the outside air connector 45 may be introduced into the filter passage section (P2).

The outside air connector 45 is disposed below the processing space 10s. With the door 15 closed, the door 15 covers the outside connector 45. The outdoor air connector 45 may be formed on the surface facing the door 15 of the machine room 18. The outdoor air connector 45 may be disposed in front of the machine room 18. With the door 15 open, the outdoor connector 45 can be exposed.

In response to the first outer suction part 47a and the second outer suction part 47b disposed on the door 15, a first external air connector 45a and a second external air connector 45b may be provided. The first outside air connector 45a and the second outside air connector 45b may be arranged symmetrically from side to side. The first outside air connector 45a and the second outside air connector 45b may be disposed with the condensate storage 28 and the supply water storage 29 interposed therebetween.

The clothes treating apparatus 1 may include an outer suction unit 47 forming the outside air inflow section P4. The outer suction unit 47 may be disposed in the door 15. The outer suction part 47 may open and close the outside air inflow section P4. The outer suction part 47 may rotate in the predetermined rotation direction M1 with respect to the door 15 to open and close the outside air inflow section P4. The outer suction part 47 may be rotatably provided with respect to the door 15 about a predetermined rotation axis extending in the vertical direction. A driving unit (not shown) for operating the outer suction unit 47 may be disposed inside the door 15.

A plurality of outer suction parts 47a and 47b may be provided. In this embodiment, the first outer suction part 47a and the second outer suction part 47b are disposed on both sides of the door 15. The plurality of outer suction parts 47a and 47b may be provided to be opened and closed at the same time.

Referring to FIG. 4A, the outer suction part 47 may include an opening and closing part 47o defining an outside air inflow section P4. The outdoor air inflow section P4 is formed through the opening and closing portion 47o. The opening and closing portion 47o is rotatably disposed with respect to the door 15. A suction hole corresponding to the outside air inflow section P4 may be formed outside the door 15. Referring to the arrow Af of FIG. 4A, when the opening / closing part 47o rotates so that the upstream end of the outside air inflow section P4 coincides with the suction hole of the door 15, it is through the outside air inflow section P4. Air in the outer space Ou may be introduced into the machine room 18.

The clothes treating apparatus 1 may include an outer discharge part 48 that forms the exhaust outlet section P5. The outer discharge part 48 may be disposed in the door 15. The outer discharge part 48 may open and close the exhaust outlet section P5. The outer discharge part 48 may rotate in the predetermined rotation direction M2 with respect to the door 15 to open and close the exhaust outlet section P5. The outer discharge part 48 may be rotatably provided with respect to the door 15 about a predetermined rotation axis extending in the vertical direction. A driving unit (not shown) for operating the outer discharge unit 48 may be disposed inside the door 15.

A plurality of outer discharge parts 48a and 48b may be provided. In this embodiment, the first outer discharge portion 48a and the second outer discharge portion 48b are disposed on both sides of the door 15. The plurality of outer discharge parts 48a and 48b may be provided to be opened and closed at the same time.

The outer discharge part 48 is disposed above the outer suction part 47. The outer discharge part 48 and the outer suction part 47 may be provided to be opened and closed at the same time.

Referring to FIG. 4B, the outer discharge part 48 may include an opening and closing part 48o defining an exhaust outlet section P5. The exhaust outlet section P5 is formed through the opening and closing portion 48o. The opening and closing portion 48o is rotatably disposed with respect to the door 15. Discharge holes may be formed outside the door 15. Referring to the arrow Af in FIG. 4B, when the opening / closing portion 48o rotates so that the downstream end of the exhaust outlet section P5 coincides with the discharge hole of the door 15, the exhaust outlet section P5 is provided. Air in the processing space 10s may flow out to the outer space Ou.

Referring to FIGS. 7A to 7C, the fan 50 applies pressure to the air on the air flow path P. Referring to FIGS. The fan 50 is arranged on the air flow path P. As shown in FIG. The fan 50 is disposed in the passage body 26. The fan 50 is disposed in the sharing section P0 to be described later. Through this, even if any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected, it is possible to induce air flow on the air flow path P with one fan 50.

The fan 50 may be disposed at the rear portion of the flow path body 26. The fan 50 may be disposed closer to the inner discharge port 44 than the inner suction port 41. The sharing section P0 forms a flow path that guides the flow of air from the front to the rear side, and then forms a flow path that is bent upward to guide the inner discharge port 44. The fan 50 may be disposed at a point bent upward of the sharing section. The fan 50 may be implemented as a centrifugal fan.

7A to 7C, the heat exchange module 60 is disposed on the air flow path P. Referring to FIGS. The heat exchange module 60 is disposed in the flow path body 26. The heat exchange module 60 is disposed in the sharing section P0 to be described later. Through this, even if any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected, one of the heat exchange module 60 can process the air on the air flow path (P).

The heat exchange module 60 may heat air on the air flow path P. Specifically, the heat exchange module may include a first heat exchanger 61 functioning as an evaporator and a second heat exchanger 63 functioning as a condenser. The heat exchange module 60 may include a compressor (not shown) and an expansion valve (not shown). The heat exchange module 60 may be provided with a refrigerant cycle sequentially passing through the compressor, the condenser, the expansion valve, and the evaporator. The air on the air flow path P is first passed through the first heat exchanger 61 to condense moisture in the air, and the air whose heat capacity is reduced due to the generation of condensed water is heated through the second heat exchanger 63. As a result, the air after passing through the second heat exchanger 63 has a low humidity and a high temperature compared to the air before passing through the first heat exchanger 61.

Although not shown, as another example, the heat exchange module 60 may include a cooling device that allows the treated air to be cooler than the air before the treatment.

Whether the heat exchange module 60 is operated may be controlled by the controller 2. The fan 50 may be operated in a state in which the heat exchange module 60 does not operate, so that air flowing on the air flow path P and not subjected to a separate heat treatment may be supplied into the processing space 10s.

2 and 3, the clothes treating apparatus 1 may include a condensate storage unit 28 that stores condensate generated by the heat exchange module 60. Condensate generated in the first heat exchanger 61 of the heat exchange module 60 may be collected into the condensate storage unit 28. The condensate reservoir 28 may be arranged to be withdrawn. With the door 15 open, the condensate reservoir 28 may be drawn out to the front.

The clothes treating apparatus 1 may include a steam module 7 for supplying steam into the processing space 10s. The steam module 7 may include a steam generator (not shown) for generating steam and a steam injection port 21 for discharging the generated steam into the processing space 10s. The steam generator may be arranged in the machine room 18. The steam injection port 21 is disposed in the inner cabinet 10a. In the present embodiment, the steam injection port 21 is disposed behind the bottom surface of the processing space 10s.

The clothes treating apparatus 1 may include a supply water storage unit 29 that stores water for supplying the steam module 7. The water in the feed water storage unit 29 may move to the steam generator and change into steam. Supply water storage unit 29 may be arranged to be withdrawn. In the state in which the door 15 is opened, the feed water storage unit 29 may be drawn out to the front.

Referring to FIG. 5, the clothes treating apparatus 1 may include an input unit 3 that receives On / Off or various commands. The input unit 3 may include a key, a button, a dial and / or a touch screen.

The clothing processing apparatus 1 may include a sensing unit 4 that senses environment information for processing a garment. The environment information may include information of clothes accommodated in the processing space 10s. The environmental information may include state information of air in the processing space 10s. The environmental information may include state information of air on the air flow path P. The environmental information may include state information of air in the outer space Ou.

The state information of the air may include temperature information. The state information of the air may include humidity information. The air state information may include air pollution information.

For example, the sensing unit 4 may include a clothes recognition sensor (not shown) that detects clothes accommodated in the processing space 10s. The sensing unit 4 may include a humidity sensor (not shown) that detects humidity of air. The sensing unit 4 may include a temperature sensor (not shown) for sensing the temperature of the air. The humidity sensor and the temperature sensor may be implemented as a temperature and humidity sensor that detects humidity and temperature at the same time.

The clothing processing apparatus 1 may include a communication unit 5 provided to communicate with an external server, a terminal, and / or a charging stand.

The clothing processing apparatus 1 may include an output unit 6 for notifying the user of various kinds of information. The output unit 6 may include a speaker and / or a display.

The clothes treating apparatus 1 may further include a perfume supply module 8 for supplying perfume into the processing space 10s. The clothes treating apparatus 1 may further include an antistatic agent supply module 9 for supplying an antistatic agent into the processing space 10s.

The controller 2 may receive and process information from the input unit 3. The control unit 2 may receive information or transmit information through the communication unit 5. The controller 2 may control various components 6, 7, 8, 9, 50, 60, 80, 47, and 48 based on the information input through the input unit 3 or the communication unit 5. have.

The controller 2 may receive and process environmental information detected by the sensing unit 4. The controller 2 may control various components 6, 7, 8, 9, 30, 50, 60, 80, 47, and 48 based on the environmental information sensed by the sensing unit 4. For example, the control unit 2 selects a ventilation mode to be described later based on environmental information that the humidity of the air in the outer space Ou is lower than the humidity of the air in the processing space 10s. ) Can be controlled.

The controller 2 may control the output of the output unit 6. The controller 2 may control the operation of the steam module 7. The control unit 2 may control the operation of the perfume supply module 8. The control unit 2 may control the operation of the antistatic agent supply module 9. The controller 2 may control the operation of the fan 50. The controller 2 may control the operation of the heat exchange module 60. The controller 2 may control the vibration of the hanger module 30.

The controller 2 may control the operation of the valve operation module 80. The control unit 2 may control the valve operation module 80 such that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected. (See FIGS. 7A to 7C) The control unit 2 may operate the valve operation module 80 to change from one of the plurality of flow paths to another.

When the valve 70 is operated by the valve operation module 80, the 'selection flow path' among the plurality of flow paths is changed. Here, the selection flow path means any one selected by the controller 2 in the current mode among the plurality of flow paths. For example, in FIG. 7A, the selection passage is a bypass circulation passage, in FIG. 7B, the selection passage is a filtering circulation passage, and in FIG. 7C, the selection passage is a ventilation passage.

The air flow path is changed as one valve 70 rotates according to a predetermined rotation axis Ov. The valve actuation module 80 rotates the valve. The control unit 2 controls the rotation angle of the valve 70 so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected. Here, the 'rotation angle' means the angle rotated by the valve 70 with respect to any one reference position. For example, when looking at the position of the valve 70 of FIG. 7A as the reference position when viewed from the right side (-X), the rotation angle of the valve 70 of FIG. 7A is 0 degrees, and the valve 70 of FIG. 7B. Rotation angle of the valve 70 in FIG. 7C is about 180 degrees.

The control unit 2 may control the operation of the outer suction unit 47 and the outer discharge unit 48. The controller 2 may control the outer suction unit 47 and the outer discharge unit 48 so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected. (See FIGS. 7A-7C)

Hereinafter, the air flow path P in which a plurality of flow paths are preset will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C. 7A to 7C, arrows indicating the air flow direction Af are shown, and are shown with different types of arrows for each section of the air flow path P. FIG.

Through the air flow path P, air can be supplied into the processing space 10s. Through the air flow path P, the air in the processing space 10s can be circulatedly supplied. Through the air flow path P, air in the processing space 10s can be sucked and discharged into the processing space 10s. Through the air flow path P, the air of the outer space Ou can be supplied into the processing space 10s.

The air moving through the air flow path P may be supplied into the processing space 10s through a predetermined treatment process. For example, air heated by the heat exchange module 60 may be supplied into the processing space 10s. The air dehumidified by the heat exchange module 60 can be supplied into the processing space 10s. The air cooled by the heat exchange module 60 may be supplied into the processing space 10s. In addition, air which has not been treated separately may be supplied into the processing space 10s. The air to which the fragrance or the antistatic agent is added may be supplied into the processing space 10s through the air flow path P. FIG.

Any one of the plurality of flow paths is preset. 7A, 7B, and 7C, a state in which any one of the plurality of flow paths Pa, Pb, and Pc is selected is illustrated, but the plurality of flow paths may be preset to two without being limited thereto. And may be preset to four or more. By the valve 70, it is possible to change from one selection passage of the plurality of passages to another selection passage.

The plurality of flow paths may be classified according to whether air passes through the filter unit 95. Referring to FIG. 7A, the plurality of flow paths may include at least one bypass flow path Pa for guiding the air to bypass the filter unit 95. 7B and 7C, the plurality of flow paths may include at least one filtering flow path Pb and Pc for guiding the air to pass through the filter unit 95. Here, whether or not to pass through the filter unit 95 is defined based on any one of the filter unit 95, it is irrelevant whether or not to pass through a separate filter unit (for example, the auxiliary filter) additionally provided. . In other words, the bypass of the filter unit 95 does not mean that the air passes through the separate auxiliary filter.

The at least one bypass passage Pa may include a bypass circulation passage Pa provided to guide air sucked in from the processing space 10s. The at least one filtering flow path Pb and Pc may include a filtering circulation flow path Pb for guiding air sucked from the processing space 10s. The at least one filtering flow path Pb and Pc may include a ventilation flow path Pc for guiding air sucked from the external space Ou.

The plurality of flow paths may be classified according to whether the air in the processing space 10s is circulated. 7A and 7B, the plurality of flow paths may include at least one circulation flow path Pa and Pb for guiding air sucked from the processing space 10s. Referring to FIG. 7C, the plurality of flow paths may include at least one ventilation flow path Pc for guiding air sucked from the outer space Ou of the cabinet 10.

The at least one circulation passage Pa and Pb may include a bypass circulation passage Pa for guiding air to bypass the filter unit 95. The at least one circulation passage Pa and Pb may include a filtering circulation passage Pb for guiding air to pass through the filter unit 95. The ventilation channel Pc may be provided to guide air to pass through the filter unit 95.

In this embodiment, the bypass circulation flow path Pa guides the air sucked in from the process space 10s so as to bypass the filter part 95. In the present embodiment, the filtering circulation flow path Pb guides the air sucked in from the processing space 10s so as to pass through the filter portion 95. In this embodiment, the ventilation flow path Pc guides the air sucked from the external space Ou so as to pass through the filter part 95.

7A to 7C, each section constituting a part of the air flow path P will be described below. The air flow path P may include a sharing section P0 constituting a part of the bypass flow path Pa and a part of the filtering flow paths Pb and Pc in common. The sharing section P0 may configure a part of the circulation flow paths Pa and Pb and a part of the ventilation flow path Pc in common. The sharing section P0 may guide the air to flow out to the processing space 10s. The air flow path P may include an inner inflow section P1 through which air in the processing space 10s flows. The air flow path P may include a filter passage section P2 for guiding air to pass through the filter unit 95. The air flow path P may include a filter bypass section P3 bypassing the filter unit 95. The air flow path P may include an outside air inflow section P4 for guiding the air in the outer space Ou to flow therein.

The valve 70 is disposed at branch points of the inner inflow section P1, the filter passage section P2, and the filter bypass section P3. At the downstream end of the inner inflow section P1, the filter passage section P2 and the filter bypass section P3 are branched and connected. The branch point is disposed at the downstream end of the inner inflow section P1. The branch point is disposed at an upstream end of the filter passage section P2. The branch point is disposed at an upstream end of the filter bypass section P3. The arrangement space 42s of the valve 70 is located at the branch point.

The valve 70 changes the connection and shutoff relationship between the inner inflow section P1, the filter passage section P2, and the filter bypass section P3 according to the rotation angle. 7A to 7C, the valve 70 may include at least one of an inner inflow section P1, a filter passage section P2, and a filter bypass section P3 according to the rotation angle from the other two. Can be blocked. Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the valve 70 may connect any two of the inner inflow section P1, the filter passing section P2, and the filter bypass section P3 according to the rotation angle. have. Referring to FIG. 7C,

The valve 70 is provided to be able to select any one of a plurality of modes according to the rotation angle. Referring to FIG. 7A, the plurality of modes include a first mode connecting the inner inflow section P1 and the filter bypass section P3. Referring to FIG. 7B, the plurality of modes include a second mode for connecting the inner inflow section P1 and the filter passage section P2. Referring to FIG. 7C, the plurality of modes block the filter passing section P2 from the inner inflow section P1 and the filter bypass section P3 and the filter bypass section P3 from the inner inflow section P1. To include a third mode.

Referring to FIG. 7A, the bypass circulation passage Pa may be formed by sequentially connecting the inner inflow section P1, the filter bypass section P3, and the sharing section P0. The bypass circulation flow path Pa is selected when the valve 70 connects the inner inflow section P1 and the filter bypass section P3. When the bypass circulation passage Pa is selected, the valve 70 is provided to block the filter passage section P2 from the inner inlet section P1 and the filter bypass section P3. 7A and 4, in this case, the outer suction part 47 closes the outside air inflow section P4, and the outer discharge part 48 closes the exhaust outflow section P5. Air flows into the inner inflow section P1 from the processing space 10s through the inner suction port 41. Air flows into the filter bypass section P3 from the inner inflow section P1 by the valve 70. Air passing through the filter bypass section P3 flows into the sharing section P0. Air passing through the shared section P0 is discharged to the processing space 10s through the inner discharge port 44. At this time, air does not flow in and out between the outer space Ou and the processing space 10s.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the filtering circulation flow path Pb is formed by sequentially connecting the inner inflow section P1, the filter passage section P2, and the sharing section P0. The filtering circulation flow path Pb is selected when the valve 70 connects the inner inflow section P1 and the filter passage section P2. When the filtering circulation flow path Pb is selected, the valve 70 is provided to block the filter bypass section P3 from the inner inflow section P1 and the filter passage section P2. 7A and 4, in this case, the outer suction part 47 closes the outside air inflow section P4, and the outer discharge part 48 closes the exhaust outflow section P5. Air flows into the inner inflow section P1 from the processing space 10s through the inner suction port 41. Air flows into the filter passage section P2 from the inner inlet section P1 by the valve 70. Air passing through the filter unit 95 in the filter passage section (P2) is introduced into the shared section (P0). Air passing through the shared section P0 is discharged to the processing space 10s through the inner discharge port 44. At this time, air does not flow in and out between the outer space Ou and the processing space 10s.

Referring to FIG. 7C, the ventilation channel Pc is formed by sequentially connecting the outside air inflow section P4, the filter passage section P2, and the sharing section P0. The ventilation passage Pc is selected by connecting the outside air inflow section P4 and the filter passage section P2. When the ventilation flow path Pc is selected, the valve 70 blocks the filter passage section P2 from the inner inflow section P1 and the filter bypass section P3. When the ventilation flow path Pc is selected, the valve 70 blocks the filter bypass section P3 from the inner inflow section P1. Referring to FIGS. 7C and 4, in this case, the outer suction part 47 opens the outside air inflow section P4, and the outer discharge part 48 opens the exhaust outflow section P5. Air flows into the outside air inflow section P4 from the outer space Ou. Air is introduced into the filter passing section P2 from the outside air inlet section P4 through the outside air connector 45. Air passing through the filter unit 95 in the filter passage section (P2) is introduced into the shared section (P0). Air passing through the shared section P0 is discharged to the processing space 10s through the inner discharge port 44. In addition, air in the processing space 10s flows out to the outer space Ou through the exhaust outlet section P5.

Hereinafter, the valve 70 and the valve operation module 80 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 to 7C.

According to the operation of the valve 70, the plurality of flow paths Pa, Pb, and Pc are provided to be changed from one selection flow path to the other. Operation of the valve 70 may mean rotation of the valve 70. As the valve 70 rotates, one of the bypass flow path Pa and the filtering flow paths Pb and Pc may be changed to another one. As the valve 70 rotates, any one of the circulation flow paths Pa and Pb and the ventilation flow path Pc may be provided to change from one to the other. As the valve 70 rotates, one of the bypass circulation flow path Pa, the filtering flow paths Pb and Pc, and the ventilation flow path Pc may be changed to another one.

The valve 70 may rotate about a predetermined rotation axis Ob. The axis of rotation Ob does not refer to the actual part of the device as a hypothetical axis for illustrating the present invention. The rotation axis Ob may extend along the center of the placement space 42s. The rotation axis Ob may be disposed horizontally. The rotation axis Ob may extend in the left and right directions. The rotation axis Ob may be disposed parallel to the filter module 90. The rotation axis Ob may be disposed in front of the filter module 90. The rotary shaft Ob may be disposed between the filter module 90 and the inner suction port 41.

The valve 70 is formed long along the rotation axis Ob as a whole. The valve 70 is formed long in the left and right direction as a whole.

The valve 70 includes a shaft portion (not shown) extending along the rotation axis Ob. The valve 70 includes a shutoff portion 71 protruding in the centrifugal direction from the rotation shaft Ob. The blocking portion 71 protrudes in the centrifugal direction from the shaft portion of the valve 70. The blocking portion 71 forms a distal end side at a position corresponding to a predetermined radius of rotation. The blocking unit 71 may extend in parallel with the rotation axis Ob.

The blocking unit 71 may be formed such that a section of a predetermined angle range is opened about the rotation axis Ob. The blocking unit 71 may be formed to open at least 180 degrees with respect to the rotation axis Ob. In the present embodiment, the blocking unit 71 is formed such that a 180 degree section is opened around the rotation axis Ob.

The valve 70 may include a first blocking portion 71a protruding in one centrifugal direction (first centrifugal direction) about the rotation axis Ob. The first blocking portion 71a may be formed in a plate shape. The first blocking portion 71a extends in parallel with the rotation axis Ob.

The valve 70 may include a second blocking portion 71b protruding in a direction opposite to the one centrifugal direction (first centrifugal direction) about the rotation axis Ob (the second centrifugal direction). The second blocking portion 71b may be formed in a plate shape. The second blocking portion 71b extends in parallel with the rotation axis Ob. The first blocking portion 71a and the second blocking portion 71b may be disposed on the same plane.

The valve 70 includes a third blocking portion projecting in the other centrifugal direction (third centrifugal direction) in an angle range between the first blocking portion 71a and the second blocking portion 71b about the rotation axis Ob. 71c). The third blocking portion 71c may be formed in a plate shape. The third blocking portion 71c extends in parallel with the rotation axis Ob. The third blocking portion 71c may be disposed perpendicular to the first blocking portion 71a. The third blocking portion 71c may be disposed perpendicular to the second blocking portion 71b.

The first distance between the centrifugal end of the first blocking portion 71a from the rotation axis Ob, the second distance between the centrifugal end of the second blocking portion 71b from the rotation axis Ob, and the rotation axis Ob The third distances between the centrifugal ends of the third blocking portion 71c are equal to each other.

Although not shown, as another example, the blocking part may form a curved surface facing the centrifugal direction at a predetermined angle range with respect to the rotation axis Ob. For example, the blocking part may form a curved surface facing the centrifugal direction in a range of about 180 degrees with respect to the rotation axis Ob. In this case, the blocking portion may be formed in an integrated semicircular columnar shape.

The valve 70 may further include a guide rib 73 formed to cross the first blocking portion 71a, the second blocking portion 71b, and the third blocking portion 71c. The guide rib 73 protrudes in the centrifugal direction about the rotation axis Ob and extends along the circumferential direction. The guide rib 73 may be formed in a plate shape perpendicular to the rotation axis Ob. The distance between the rotation axis Ob and the distal end of the guide rib 73 may be equal to or smaller than the rotation radius around the rotation axis Ob of the blocking portion 71. The plurality of guide ribs 73 may be spaced apart from each other along the rotation axis Ob.

The guide rib 73 may include a first guide rib 73a disposed in an angular range between the first blocking portion 71a and the third blocking portion 71c about the rotation axis Ob. The guide rib 73 may include a second guide rib 73b disposed in an angular range between the second blocking portion 71b and the third blocking portion 71c about the rotation axis Ob.

The valve 70 may include a power shaft 75 that receives a rotational force of a motor (not shown). The power shaft 75 may be disposed on the rotation axis Ob. The power shaft 75 is disposed at one end of the shaft portion of the valve 70. The valve 70 includes a support shaft 76 disposed at the other end of the shaft portion of the valve 70. The support shaft 76 may be rotatably supported by the flow passage body 26.

The valve 70 may include a stopper 78 to limit the range of rotation of the valve 70. The stopper 78 may be locked to the flow path body 26 to limit the rotation range of the valve 70. The stopper 78 may protrude in the centrifugal direction from the rotation axis Ob. The stopper 78 may protrude from the power shaft 75 in the centrifugal direction. As another example, the stopper 78 may protrude in the centrifugal direction from the support shaft 76.

The flow path body 26 may include a valve support (not shown) for rotatably supporting the valve 70. The pair of valve support portions may be provided at both ends 75 and 76 of the shaft portion of the valve 70. The valve supporter may rotatably support the power shaft 75 of the valve 70. The valve support may rotatably support the support shaft 76 of the valve 70.

The flow path body 26 may include a valve limit (not shown) for limiting the rotation range of the valve 70. The valve limit may set a specific rotation angle of the valve 70. The valve limit may be provided to be in contact with the stopper 78 of the valve 70. The stopper 78 is caught by the valve limit, so that the rotation range of the valve 70 may be limited.

The flow path body 26 forms an arrangement space 42s in which the valve 70 is disposed. The interruption | blocking part 71 is arrange | positioned in the arrangement space 42s. The placement space 42s forms part of the air flow path P. As shown in FIG.

Arrangement space 42s is arrange | positioned downstream of the inner suction port 41. As shown in FIG. The arrangement space 42s may be disposed at the downstream end of the inner inflow section P1. The arrangement space 42s may be disposed at an upstream end of the filter bypass section P3. The arrangement space 42s may be disposed at an upstream end of the filter passage section P2.

The arrangement space 42s is arranged to connect between the inner inflow section P1 and the filter bypass section P3. The arrangement space 42s is arranged to connect between the inner inflow section P1 and the filter passage section P2.

The first connector 42a to which the arrangement space 42s and the inner inflow section P1 are connected is provided. The second connector 42b to which the arrangement space 42s and the filter passage section P2 are connected is provided. A third connector 42c is connected to the arrangement space 42s and the filter bypass section P3.

Air may move from the inner inflow section P1 to the placement space 42s through the first connector 42a. Air may move from the placement space 42s to the filter passage section P2 through the second connector 42b. Air may move from the placement space 42s to the filter bypass section P3 through the third connector 42c.

In the first mode, the valve 70 connects the first connector 42a and the third connector 42c, but blocks the second connector 42b from the first and third connectors 42a and 42c. Accordingly, the air passing through the inner inflow section P1 moves to the filter bypass section P3 via the placement space 42s. (See FIG. 7A)

In the second mode, the valve 70 connects the first connector 42a and the second connector 42b but blocks the third connector from the first and second connectors 42a and 42b. Accordingly, the air passing through the inner inflow section P1 moves to the filter passage section P2 via the placement space 42s. (See Figure 7b)

In the third mode, the valve 70 shuts off all connections between the first to third connectors 42a, 42b, 42c. Accordingly, the air does not pass through the inner inflow section P1, and the air does not pass through the placement space 42s. (See Figure 7c)

The flow passage body 26 includes a blocking counterpart 26d forming an arrangement space 42s. The blocking counterpart 26d may partition the outer surface of the placement space 42s.

The blocking counterpart 26d is formed at a position corresponding to the rotation radius of the blocking part 71 from the rotation shaft Ob. The blocking counterpart 26d is provided to be in contact with the distal end of the blocking part 71. The blocking counterpart 26d may form a curved surface extending along the rotational trajectory of the distal end of the blocking part 71.

The blocking counterpart 26d includes a first blocking counterpart 26d1 disposed between the first connector 42a and the second connector 42b. The blocking counterpart 26d includes a second blocking counterpart 26d2 disposed between the second connector 42b and the third connector 42c. The blocking counterpart 26d includes a third blocking counterpart 26d3 disposed between the third connector 42c and the first connector 42a.

In the first mode, the blocking unit 71 contacts the first blocking counterpart 26d1 and the second blocking counterpart 26d2 but is spaced apart from the third blocking counterpart 26d3. In the first mode, the first blocking portion 71a contacts the first blocking counterpart 26d1, the second blocking unit 71b contacts the second blocking counterpart 26d2, and the third blocking unit 71c. ) Is disposed in a direction opposite to the third blocking counterpart 26d3 with respect to the rotation axis Ob. Accordingly, the first connector 42a and the third connector 42c are connected. (See FIG. 7A)

In the second mode, the blocking unit 71 contacts the second blocking counter 26d2 and the third blocking counter 26d3, but is spaced apart from the first blocking counter 26d1. In the second mode, the first blocking portion 71a contacts the second blocking counterpart 26d2, the second blocking unit 71b contacts the third blocking counterpart 26d3, and the third blocking unit 71c. ) Is disposed in a direction opposite to the first blocking counterpart 26d1 with respect to the rotation axis Ob. Accordingly, the first connector 42a and the second connector 42b are connected. (See Figure 7b)

In the third mode, the blocking unit 71 contacts the first blocking counter 26d1, the second blocking counter 26d2, and the third blocking counter 26d3. In the third mode, the first blocking portion 71a is in contact with the second blocking counterpart 26d2, and the second blocking unit 71b is in contact with the first blocking counterpart 26d1, and the third blocking unit 71c is in contact with the first blocking unit 71d. ) Contacts the third blocking counterpart 26d3. Accordingly, the first connector 42a, the second connector 42b, and the third connector 42c are blocked from each other. (See Figure 7c)

The valve actuation module 80 may be fixed to the flow path body 26. The valve actuation module 80 may be fixed to the outer side of the flow path body 26. The valve actuation module 80 can rotate the valve 70. The valve actuation module 80 may adjust the rotation angle of the valve 70.

The valve operation module 80 is provided to select one of the plurality of modes by rotating the valve 70. The valve operating module 80 may rotate the valve 70 to control the valve 70 to be in any one of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode.

The valve actuation module 80 includes a motor (not shown) that generates a rotational force. The motor provides a rotational force for rotating the valve 70. The motor includes a motor shaft (not shown) protruding to one side. The motor may manipulate the rotation angle of the valve 70 through forward rotation and reverse rotation.

The valve actuating module 80 may include a module casing (not shown) to receive the motor therein. The module casing may be supported by the flow passage body 26. The valve limit may be arranged in the module casing.

For example, the motor may be directly connected to the valve 70 so that the motor shaft (not shown) and the valve 70 may be integrally rotated. In this case, the motor shaft is disposed on the rotation axis Ob.

As another example, the valve operation module 80 may include a separate power transmission unit (not shown) for transmitting the rotational force of the motor to the valve 70. The power transmission unit may include a gear, a belt and / or a pulley.

In a state where the stopper 78 is locked to the valve limit, the motor shaft is also restrained to come to a state where rotation is stopped. The rotation angle of the valve 70 can be controlled by using the restraint of the motor rotation and the step rotation. Here, the forward rotation of the motor shaft means the rotation of the motor shaft that rotates clockwise when the valve 70 is viewed from the right side, the reverse rotation of the motor shaft is counterclockwise when the valve 70 is viewed from the right side It means the rotation of the motor shaft to rotate.

In order to adjust the specific rotation angle of the valve 70, the motor shaft is sufficiently rotated in one of the forward direction and the reverse direction until it is restrained by the valve limit, and then rotated by the predetermined rotation angle in the opposite direction (step rotation). You can.

For example, the motor shaft may be sufficiently rotated in the reverse direction to allow the valve 70 to select the first mode (FIG. 7A) while the valve 70 is rotated as much as possible in the counterclockwise direction. In the state in which the first mode of the valve 70 is selected, the motor shaft may be rotated in a forward direction by a predetermined rotational angle so that the valve 70 may be rotated clockwise to select the second mode (FIG. 7B). In the state where the first mode of the valve 70 is selected, the motor shaft may be rotated forward by a predetermined rotational angle so that the valve 70 may be rotated clockwise to select the third mode (FIG. 7C).

The rotation angle may be preset to an appropriate value according to the gear ratio. When the rotation speed of the motor is constant, the rotation angle may be controlled to a predetermined rotation time of the motor.

The controller 2 may control the valve operation module 80 to always initialize the rotation angle of the valve 70 to a predetermined reference rotation angle when the power supply of the clothes treating apparatus 1 is input.

8 to 10, the filter module 90 is disposed to cross the filtering passages Pb and Pc. The filter module 90 is disposed to cross the bypass flow path Pa. The filter module 90 may be disposed to cross the filter passing section P2 and the filter bypass section P3. In this case, the filter unit 95 of the filter module 90 is disposed only on the filter passing section P2 of the filter passing section P2 and the filter bypass section P3.

The filter module 90 is provided with a filter module insertion hole 26h formed in the flow passage body 26 to enable the inlet and withdrawal. In the state where the filter module 90 is fully inserted into the filter module insertion hole 26h, the filter part 95 is arrange | positioned in the filter passage section P2 on the air flow path P. As shown in FIG.

The filter module 90 is provided to be able to pull in and pull out in a predetermined detachable motion direction M3. The filter module 90 is provided to be pullable in a direction crossing the filtering passages Pb and Pc. The filter module 90 may be provided to be pulled out in a direction crossing the bypass flow path Pa. In this embodiment, the filter module 90 is provided to be pulled out upward. The filter module 90 is provided to be pulled out from the bottom surface of the processing space 10s.

The filter module 90 includes a filter unit 95 for filtering foreign matter passing through. The filter section 95 has a different function from the auxiliary filter section to be described later. The filter unit 95 may filter up to a relatively small foreign matter compared to the auxiliary filter unit.

The filter unit 95 may include a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air filter). The HEPA filter is consumable and needs replacement. The HEPA filter filters out relatively small fine dust, bacteria, fungi and the like. For example, the HEPA filter maintains a filtration rate of 99.97% or more with particles of about 0.3 μm. For example, the HEPA filter may be formed of a material of glass fiber or asbestos fiber.

The HEPA filter cannot be washed with water, but can be cleaned by brushing with a brush or a brush. Accordingly, the HEPA needs to be provided so as not to pass a predetermined value or more steam. In the case of supplying steam into the processing space through the steam module 7 by providing the bypass flow path Pa while having the high performance function of the HEPA filter by providing the filtering flow paths Pb and Pc. This can lead to no vapor passing through.

The filter module 90 includes a filter body portion 91 that supports the filter portion 95. The filter unit 95 may be detachably disposed on the filter body 91. In order to replace the filter unit 95, the filter body unit 91 may be withdrawn from the flow passage body 26, and then the filter unit 95 may be removed from the filter body unit 91.

The filter module 90 may include a handle 93 provided for a user to hold the filter module 90 by hand, with the filter body 91 completely inserted into the flow passage body 26. The handle 93 is fixed to the filter body 91. The handle 93 may be disposed above the filter body 91. The handle 93 may be provided to be exposed to the bottom surface of the processing space 10s. The handle 93 may be disposed at the rear side of the cover 25 in the processing space 10s. The user may open the door 15 and pull out the filter module 90 by holding the handle 93 by hand.

The filter body portion 91 includes a filter arrangement portion 91a in which the filter portion 95 is disposed. The filter arranging portion 91a guides the position of the filter portion 95. The filter placement unit 91a is in contact with one side of the filter unit 95. The filter placement unit 91a may form a lattice structure. The filter disposition part 91a may include a second disposition part 91a2 extending perpendicular to the first disposition part 91a1 extending horizontally. Air passes through the opening formed by the filter arranging portion 91a.

The filter body portion 91 includes a frame portion 91b for setting a relative positional relationship between the handle 93 and the filter portion 95. The frame portion 91b may surround the circumference of the filter portion 95. The frame portion 91b forms a structure in which a distance of a predetermined distance is maintained between the filter portion 95 and the handle 93.

The filter module 90 forms a hole P3 constituting at least a part of the filter bypass section P3. The hole P3 is disposed through the filter body 91. The hole P3 is disposed in the frame portion 91b. The hole P3 may be disposed above the filter unit 95. The hole P3 may be formed long left and right. The hole P3 may be formed to pass through the filter module 90 back and forth. The hole P3 may be formed to be inclined downward toward the rear side. An upstream end of the hole P3 may be connected to the placement space 42s. Air in the placement space 42s may move to the hole P3 through the third connector 42c. Through this, the filter module 90 may be conveniently drawn in / out from the cabinet 10 without being disturbed in the formation of the filter bypass section P3.

3 and 9, the cover 25 may form the inner suction port 41 through which air flows into the bypass flow path Pa and the filtering flow path Pb. The inner suction port 41 may be formed by a gap between the cover 25 and the bottom surface of the processing space 10s. The cover 25 may cover the inner suction port 41 from above.

The cover 25 may be detachably disposed on the cabinet 10. The cover 25 may be detachably disposed on the inner cabinet 10a. The cover 25 may be detachably disposed from the bottom surface of the processing space 10s.

The flow path body 26 may include a cover support 26a supporting the cover 25. The cover support 26a may form part of the air flow path P. As shown in FIG. The cover support 26a may form at least a portion of the inner inflow section P1. The cover support part 26a may be formed in a pillar shape to form an air flow path P therein. The upper end of the cover support 26a may be connected to the bottom surface of the processing space 10s. The cover support part 26a may be provided with a stepped portion such that the cover supporter to be described later is lifted up.

The cover 25 may include a cover body (not shown) supported by the cover support 26a. The cover body may include a cover part (not shown) forming a plane spaced apart from the bottom surface of the processing space 10s in the vertical direction. The cover part covers the inner suction port 41 when viewed from above. The cover body may include a cover supporter (not shown) for supporting the cover part. The upper end of the cover supporter may be fixed to the lower side of the cover part, and the lower end may contact the cover support part 26a. The cover supporter may extend downward from the cover portion to a specific point and may be extended horizontally at the specific point. The pair of left and right cover supporters may be disposed symmetrically with each other. A gap between the cover supporter and the cover portion may form at least a portion of the inner suction port 41.

The cover 25 may include a fragrance sheet (not shown). The fragrance sheet can add fragrance to make the user comfortable in adjacent air. By providing the said fragrance sheet in the cover 25 which forms the inner suction port 41, fragrance can be added efficiently to the air which flows through the bypass flow path Pa and the filtering flow path Pb.

Although not shown, an auxiliary filter (not shown) may be disposed upstream of the placement space 42s. The auxiliary filter may be disposed upstream of the filter module 90. The auxiliary filter may be arranged downstream of the cover 25. The auxiliary filter may be disposed downstream of the inner suction port 41. The auxiliary filter may be disposed under the cover 25.

The auxiliary filter may be supported by the passage body 26. The auxiliary filter may be detachably disposed. The auxiliary filter may be detachably disposed in the internal cabinet 10a. The auxiliary filter may be detachably disposed from the bottom surface of the processing space 10s. The user may open the door 15, remove the cover 25, and then remove the auxiliary filter. In a state where the cover 25 is removed from the cabinet 10, one side of the auxiliary filter may be exposed.

The auxiliary filter may include an auxiliary filter unit (not shown) for filtering foreign matter from the air moving to the bypass passage Pa and the filtering passage Pb through an inner suction port 41. The auxiliary filter unit may be arranged horizontally. The auxiliary filter unit filters dust from air passing through, but may have a different function from the filter unit 95. The auxiliary filter unit is not the HEPA filter. For example, the auxiliary filter unit may form a mesh filter. For example, the auxiliary filter unit may filter only foreign substances having a relatively large volume compared to the filter unit 95. The auxiliary filter unit is provided so that steam may pass through. Through this, an auxiliary filtering function may be added to both the bypass flow path Pa and the filtering flow path Pb with one of the auxiliary filters.

The filter module 90 includes an auxiliary body part (not shown) that supports the auxiliary filter part. The auxiliary body portion may be disposed to cross the air flow direction Af. The auxiliary body part forms a plurality of openings, and the auxiliary filter part is disposed in the plurality of openings.

Hereinafter, a plurality of modes will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7A to 7C. The control unit 2 is provided to select any one of a plurality of preset modes. The controller 2 may control various parts of the clothes treating apparatus 1 according to the selected mode.

The plurality of modes may be classified according to whether the air is filtered by the filter unit 95. The plurality of modes may include at least one bypass mode and at least one filtering mode.

In the bypass mode, the controller 2 controls the steam module 7 to inject steam into the processing space 10s. In the bypass mode, the controller 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the bypass mode, the controller 2 controls the valve operating module 80 to select the bypass flow path Pa among the plurality of flow paths. Thereby, while the steam supplied to the processing space 10s does not pass through the filter part 95, the air in the processing space 10s is circulated, and a separate process can be performed.

In the filtering mode (filtering circulation mode, ventilation mode), the controller 2 controls the steam module 7 not to inject steam into the processing space 10s. Ventilation mode), the control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the ventilation mode), the controller 2 may control the filtering passages Pb and Pc to be selected among the plurality of passages.

The plurality of modes may be classified according to whether air is circulated in the processing space 10s. The plurality of modes may include at least one circulation mode and at least one ventilation mode.

In the circulation mode (bypass circulation mode, filtering circulation mode), the control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the circulation mode, the controller 2 controls the valve operating module 80 to select the circulation flow paths Pa and Pb among the plurality of flow paths.

When the circulation mode is selected, the bypass circulation flow path Pa or the filtering circulation flow path Pb is selected from the plurality of flow paths. When the bypass circulation flow path Pa or the filtering circulation flow path Pb is selected, the controller 2 controls the outer suction part 47 and the outer discharge part 48 to be closed. That is, the outer suction part 47 closes the outside air inflow section P4, and the outer discharge part 48 closes the exhaust outflow section P5.

In the ventilation mode, the control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the ventilation mode, the controller 2 controls the valve operation module 80 to select the ventilation flow path Pc among the plurality of flow paths.

When the ventilation mode is selected, the ventilation flow path Pc is selected from the plurality of flow paths. When the ventilation flow path Pc is selected, the control unit 2 controls the outer suction unit 47 and the outer discharge unit 48 to be opened. That is, the outer suction part 47 opens the outside air inflow section P4, and the outer discharge part 48 opens the exhaust outflow section P5.

The plurality of modes may include a bypass circulation mode, a filtering circulation mode, and a ventilation mode. The plurality of modes may be selected by the user through the input of the input unit 3. The plurality of modes may be differently selected for each time section in one garment processing process. The plurality of modes may be selected and progressed differently based on the information detected by the sensing unit 4.

In the bypass circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls the steam module 7 to inject steam into the processing space 10s. In the bypass circulation mode, the controller 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the bypass circulation mode, the controller 2 controls the valve operating module 80 to select the bypass circulation flow path Pa among the plurality of flow paths. In the bypass circulation mode, the rotation angle is adjusted so that valve 70 selects the first mode. In the bypass circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls the outer suction unit 47 and the outer discharge unit 48 to be closed. Through the bypass circulation mode, it is possible to help the steam to be efficiently supplied to the clothes.

In the filtering circulation mode, the controller 2 controls the steam module 7 not to inject steam into the processing space 10s. In the filtering circulation mode, the controller 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the filtering circulation mode, the controller 2 controls the valve operating module 80 to select the filtering circulation flow path Pb among the plurality of flow paths. In the filtering circulation mode, the rotation angle is adjusted so that valve 70 selects the second mode. In the filtering circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls the outer suction unit 47 and the outer discharge unit 48 to be closed. In the filtering circulation mode, the controller 2 may control the hanger module 30 to vibrate. Through the filtering circulation mode, foreign matter adhering to the garment can be efficiently removed.

In the bypass circulation mode and the filtering circulation mode, the control unit 2 may change the vibration pattern of the hanger module 30, respectively. For example, the controller 2 may control the hanger module 30 to vibrate relatively slowly in the bypass circulation mode, and control the hanger module 30 to vibrate relatively quickly in the filtering circulation mode.

In the ventilation mode, the controller 2 may control the steam module 7 not to inject steam into the processing space 10s. In the ventilation mode, the control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the ventilation mode, the controller 2 controls the valve operation module 80 to select the ventilation flow path Pc among the plurality of flow paths. In the ventilation mode, the rotation angle is adjusted so that the valve 70 selects the third mode. In the ventilation mode, the control unit 2 controls the outer suction unit 47 and the outer discharge unit 48 to be opened. In the ventilation mode, the controller 2 may control the hanger module 30 not to vibrate. Through the ventilation mode, it is possible to efficiently remove the moisture or odor contained in the clothes. In addition, in the ventilation mode, it is possible to discharge the dust or odor components in the processing space (10s) to the outside, thereby improving the quality of the space in which the clothes are accommodated.

1: clothing processing apparatus 2: control unit
7: steam module 10: cabinet
10s: processing space 23: auxiliary filter
25: cover 26: euro body
30: hanger module 41: inner suction port
42s: valve space 42a: first connector
42b: second connector 42c: third connector
44: inner discharge port 45: air connection port
47: outer suction portion 48: outer discharge portion
50: fan 60: heat exchange module
70: valve 71: cutout
71a: first blocking portion 71b: second blocking portion
71c: third blocking portion 73: guide rib
80: valve operation module 90: filter module
95: filter part Pa, Pb, Pc: a plurality of flow paths
P0: shared section P1: inner inflow section
P2: filter pass section P3: filter bypass section
P4: Outside air inlet section P5: Exhaust outlet section
Ov: axis of rotation

Claims (21)

A cabinet defining a processing space for accommodating clothes;
A steam module for supplying steam into the processing space;
A filter module having a filter unit for filtering dust from air passing through the filter unit;
An air flow path including a plurality of flow paths for guiding the air to discharge air into the processing space;
A fan for moving air on the air passage;
A valve disposed on the air flow path and changing the air flow path as it rotates along a predetermined rotation axis;
A valve actuating module for rotating the valve; And
A control unit for controlling an operation of the steam module and controlling a rotation angle of the valve so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected,
The plurality of flow paths,
At least one bypass passage for guiding the air to bypass the filter unit; And
At least one filtering passage for guiding the air through the filter unit,
The air flow path,
An inner inflow section through which air in the processing space is introduced;
A filter bypass section for bypassing the filter unit; And
It includes a filter passing section passing through the filter unit,
The valve is disposed at a branch point of the inner inflow section, the filter passage section and the filter bypass section,
The control unit, the clothes processing apparatus for adjusting the rotation angle of the valve to connect the inner inlet section and the filter bypass section when the steam module is operated. The method of claim 1,
The filter unit comprises a HEPA filter. delete The method of claim 1,
The at least one bypass passage includes a bypass circulation passage selected when the valve connects the inner inlet section and the filter bypass section,
The at least one filtering passage comprises a filtering circulation passage selected when the valve connects the inner inflow section and the filter passage section. The method of claim 4, wherein
When the bypass circulation passage is selected, the valve is provided to block the filter passage section from the inner inlet section and the filter bypass section,
When the filtering circulation passage is selected, the valve is provided to block the filter bypass section from the inner inlet section and the filter passing section, clothes processing apparatus. The method of claim 1,
The at least one filtering passage,
And a ventilation passage for guiding air sucked from the outside space of the cabinet. The method of claim 6,
The air flow path,
It further includes an outside air inlet section through which air in the outer space of the cabinet is introduced,
The ventilation passage,
Clothing processing, which is selected when the outside air inlet section and the filter passage section are connected and the valve blocks the filter passage section from the inner inlet section and the filter bypass section and blocks the filter bypass section from the inner inlet section. Device. The method of claim 1,
The valve,
And a connection and blocking relationship between the inner inflow section, the filter passage section, and the filter bypass section according to the rotation angle. The method of claim 8,
The valve,
A first mode for connecting the inner inflow section and the filter bypass section according to the rotation angle, a second mode for connecting the inner inflow section and the filter passing section, the inner inflow section and the filter passing section; And a plurality of modes including a third mode that blocks the filter bypass section and blocks the filter bypass section from the inner inflow section. The method of claim 8,
The filter module,
And a hole disposed across the filtering passage and the bypass passage and forming a hole forming at least a portion of the filter bypass section. The method of claim 1,
The valve,
It includes a blocking portion protruding in the centrifugal direction from the rotation axis,
Forming a space for arranging the valve and including a blocking counterpart formed at a position corresponding to a turning radius of the blocking part from the rotating shaft
Clothing having a first connector for connecting the placement space and the inner inflow section, a second connector for connecting the placement space and the filter passing section, and a third connector for connecting the placement space and the filter bypass section Processing unit. The method of claim 11,
The blocking counterpart,
A first blocking counterpart disposed between the first connector and the second connector;
A second blocking counterpart disposed between the second connector and the third connector; And
And a third blocking counterpart disposed between the third connector and the first connector. The method of claim 12,
The valve,
According to the rotation angle, a first mode in which the blocking portion is in contact with the first blocking counterpart and the second blocking counterpart and spaced apart from the third blocking counterpart; A second mode in contact with a third blocking counterpart and spaced apart from the first blocking counterpart, and a third part of the blocking part in contact with the first blocking counterpart, the second blocking counterpart and the third blocking counterpart; Clothes processing apparatus provided with a selectable one of a plurality of modes including a mode. The method of claim 11,
The valve,
According to the rotation angle, a first mode for connecting the first connector and the third connector, but disconnecting the second connector from the first and third connector, and the first connector and the second connector is connected Selectable one of a plurality of modes including a second mode for blocking a third connector from the first and second connectors, and a third mode for blocking all connections between the first to third connectors, Clothing processing unit. The method of claim 11,
The blocking unit is configured to open at least 180 degrees around the axis of rotation, clothing processing apparatus. The method of claim 1,
The valve,
A first blocking portion protruding in one centrifugal direction about the rotation axis;
A second blocking portion protruding in a direction opposite to the one centrifugal direction about the rotation axis; And
And a third blocking portion protruding in another centrifugal direction in an angle range between the first blocking portion and the second blocking portion about the rotation axis. The method of claim 16,
The valve,
And a guide rib formed to cross the first blocking portion, the second blocking portion, and the third blocking portion. The method of claim 1,
The valve actuating module includes a motor for generating a rotational force,
The valve,
A power shaft unit disposed on the rotation shaft to receive the rotational force of the motor; And
And a stopper protruding in the centrifugal direction from the rotational axis to limit the rotation range of the valve. delete A cabinet defining a processing space for accommodating clothes;
A filter module having a filter unit for filtering dust from air passing through the filter unit;
An air flow path including a plurality of flow paths for guiding the air to discharge air into the processing space;
A fan for moving air on the air passage;
A valve disposed on the air flow path and changing the air flow path as it rotates along a predetermined rotation axis;
A valve actuating module for rotating the valve;
An outer suction part forming an outside air inflow section through which air in the cabinet external space is introduced, and opening and closing the outside air inflow section;
A control unit for opening and closing the outer suction unit and controlling a rotation angle of the valve so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected,
The plurality of flow paths,
A bypass circulation passage for guiding the air sucked in from the processing space to bypass the filter portion;
A filtering circulation passage for guiding the air sucked from the processing space so as to pass through the filter unit; And
It includes a ventilation passage for guiding the air sucked from the outer space of the cabinet to pass through the filter unit,
The air flow path,
An inner inflow section through which air in the processing space is introduced;
A filter bypass section communicating with the inner inflow section and bypassing the filter section;
The outside air inlet section; And
And a filter passing section communicating with the inner inflow section and the outside air inflow section and passing through the filter unit.
The valve is disposed at a branch point of the inner inflow section, the filter passage section and the filter bypass section,
The control unit is configured to block the outside air inflow section when the valve connects the inner inflow section and the filter passage section or the inner inflow section and the filter bypass section. A cabinet defining a processing space for accommodating clothes;
A filter module having a filter unit for filtering dust from air passing through the filter unit;
An air flow path including a plurality of flow paths for guiding the air to discharge air into the processing space;
A fan for moving air on the air passage;
A valve disposed on the air flow path and changing the air flow path as it rotates along a predetermined rotation axis;
A valve actuating module for rotating the valve; And
A control unit for controlling a rotation angle of the valve so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected,
The plurality of flow paths,
At least one bypass passage for guiding the air to bypass the filter unit; And
At least one filtering passage for guiding the air through the filter unit,
The air flow path,
An inner inflow section through which air in the processing space is introduced;
A filter bypass section for bypassing the filter unit; And
It includes a filter passing section passing through the filter unit,
The filter module,
And the filter unit is arranged to be pulled out in a direction crossing the filtering passage and the bypass passage, and the filter unit is disposed in the filter passage section and forms a hole constituting at least a portion of the filter bypass section.

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