KR102370123B1 - Fabric treating apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

A clothes processing apparatus according to the present invention includes: a cabinet forming a processing space for accommodating clothes; a filter module having a filter unit that filters out dust from passing air; an air passage in which a plurality of passages for guiding the air to be discharged into the processing space are preset; a fan for moving air on the air passage; one valve disposed on the air flow path and configured to change the air flow path as it rotates along a predetermined rotation axis; a valve operation module for rotating the valve; and a control unit controlling the rotation angle of the valve so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected. The plurality of 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.

Description

Clothing treating apparatus {Fabric treating apparatus}

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

The clothes processing device refers to all devices for managing or processing clothes, such as washing, drying, and wrinkle removal of clothes at home or in a laundry. For example, the clothes processing apparatus includes a washing machine for washing clothes, a dryer for drying clothes, a washing machine and dryer having both washing and drying functions, a refresher for refreshing clothes, and a steamer for removing unnecessary wrinkles from clothes (Steamer) and others.

More specifically, the refresher is a device for making clothes more pleasant and fresh, and performs functions such as drying clothes, supplying fragrance to clothes, preventing static electricity generation of clothes, or removing wrinkles from clothes. A steamer is a device that removes wrinkles from clothes by supplying steam to clothes in general. Unlike a general iron, a steamer does not touch clothes, so it delicately removes wrinkles from clothes. There is known a clothing treatment apparatus that has both the functions of a refresher and a steamer, and performs functions such as removing wrinkles and odors of clothes stored therein by using steam and hot air.

In addition, there is known a device that includes a hanger rod on which clothes are hung in the treatment chamber, and supplies steam into the treatment chamber while the clothes are hung, or supplies hot air while circulating air in the treatment chamber.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1525568

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In the prior art, there is a problem in that the possibility of exhibiting more various functions by the combination of the functions of the respective parts and various air passages is limited. The first object of the present invention is to solve such a problem.

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

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

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

A fifth object of the present invention is to help a user to easily exchange/clean a filter, and to prevent a malfunction of the filter.

A sixth object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily remove an exchangeable filter while not interfering with the function of various flow passages.

A seventh object of the present invention is to provide an efficient structure capable of expressing a function with respect to air passing through various flow paths.

In order to solve the above problems, according to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a clothes processing apparatus, comprising: a cabinet forming a processing space for accommodating clothes; a flow path body disposed below the processing space inside the cabinet and having an inner discharge port for discharging air into the processing space and an inner suction port for sucking air from the processing space; a filter module disposed to be drawn out through the inner suction port of the flow path body and having a filter unit for filtering out dust in the air passing therethrough, and a hole formed to pass through the front and rear sides at an upper side of the filter unit; a fan disposed inside the flow path body and configured to send air sucked in through the inner suction port to the inner discharge port; a valve that rotates about a rotating shaft and sends air sucked into the inner suction port to the filter unit or bypasses the filter unit; and a valve operation module for rotating the valve.

In the flow path body, an inner inlet section through which air in the processing space flows into the inner suction port, a filter bypass section through which air introduced into the inner inlet section bypasses the filter unit, and air introduced into the inner inlet section are included in the flow path body. A filter passage section passing through the filter unit is formed.

When the filter module is mounted inside the machine room, the filter unit is disposed in the filter passing section, and the hole is disposed to constitute a part of the filter bypass section.

The filter module includes a filter body part supporting the filter part, and a handle disposed above the filter body part and exposed to the upper side of the flow path body when the filter module is mounted on the flow path body.

The hole is formed to be inclined downwardly to the rear side.

The filter module is arranged to be withdrawn into the processing space.

A filter module insertion hole through which the filter module can be drawn in and out is formed in the flow path body, and the filter module insertion hole is disposed behind the inner suction port.

The valve is disposed in an arrangement space formed at branch points of the inner inflow section, the filter passing section, and the filter bypass section.

The arrangement space communicates with the hole of the filter module, and the hole is arranged closer to the inner discharge port than the arrangement space.

The arrangement space is disposed behind the inner inlet section, disposed in front of the filter bypass section, and disposed above the filter passing section.

The valve includes a shaft portion extending along the rotation shaft, and a blocking portion protruding from the shaft portion in a centrifugal direction to block the filter bypass section or block the filter passage section depending on the arrangement.

The blocking portion may include: a first blocking portion protruding in a first centrifugal direction with respect to the rotation shaft; a second blocking part protruding in a direction opposite to the first centrifugal direction with respect to the rotation axis; and a third blocking portion protruding in a different centrifugal direction in an angular range between the first blocking portion and the second blocking portion with respect to the rotation axis.

The valve further includes a guide rib that protrudes in a centrifugal direction about the rotation shaft and extends in a circumferential direction, and is formed to cross the first blocking portion, the second blocking portion, and the third blocking portion.

A steam module for supplying steam into the processing space is further included, and the filter unit includes a HEPA filter.

By being able to switch the flow path, there is an effect that the clothes processing apparatus can implement more diverse and variable functions.

In addition, by providing the single valve to select any one of the plurality of flow paths, structural cost can be minimized and it is easy to control the flow path change with one motor.

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

Moreover, by providing the ventilation flow path, clean air can be supplied to clothes. Furthermore, by selectively providing the ventilation flow path, there is an effect that even an effect on the air around the clothes processing apparatus can be considered.

By providing the filtering passage and the bypass passage in a state in which the steam module and the HEPA filter are provided, a high-performance function of the HEPA filter can be utilized, and when steam is supplied into the processing space through the steam module, the HEPA This may lead to the passage of vapors through the

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

By making the filter module form a hole constituting at least a part of the filter bypass section, the filter module can be conveniently drawn in/out of the cabinet without interfering with the formation of the filter bypass section there is.

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 is formed to be opened at least 180 degrees about the rotation axis, so that while the blocking portion provides a blocking function between the respective sections, it is possible to minimize the obstruction of a smooth air flow between the sections. In addition, it is possible to reduce the air resistance of the blocking portion with respect to the air flowing through the surface of the blocking portion.

By providing the first to third blocking units, the blocking unit can be implemented with a minimum structure for providing a blocking function between the respective sections, thereby saving material costs.

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

1 is a perspective view of a clothes processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the clothes processing apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 with the door 15 opened.
3 is a partial perspective view showing a part of the processing space 10s of the clothes processing apparatus 1 of FIG. 2 .
4(a) is a cross-sectional perspective view of the clothes processing apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 cut horizontally along the line S1-S1', and FIG. 4(b) is the clothes processing apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 on the line S2-S2. It is a cross-sectional perspective view cut horizontally along '.
FIG. 5 is a control block diagram of the clothes processing apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 .
6 is a perspective view of a valve 70 according to an exemplary embodiment of the laundry treatment apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 .
7A to 7C are views showing the operating mechanism of the valve 70 disposed in the flow path body 26 in the machine room 18 of the laundry treatment apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 , and on the left side 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 side. 7A shows a state in which the bypass circulation passage Pa is selected, FIG. 7B shows a state in which the filtering circulation passage Pb is selected, and FIG. 7C shows a state in which the ventilation passage Pc is selected.
8 is a partial perspective view illustrating a state in which the cover 25 is removed from the cabinet 10 of the laundry treatment apparatus 1 of FIG. 3 and a state in which the filter module 90 is being taken out.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the filter module 90 of FIG. 8 .
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 on the basis of a spatial orthogonal coordinate system with an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis orthogonal to each other. Each axial direction (X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, Z-axis direction) means both directions in which each axis extends. Adding a '+' sign in front of each axial direction (+X-axis direction, +Y-axis direction, +Z-axis direction) means a positive direction, which is one of the two directions in which each axis extends. Adding a '-' sign in front of each axial direction (-X-axis direction, -Y-axis direction, -Z-axis direction) means the other negative direction among both directions in which each axis extends.

Expressions referring to directions such as “before (+Y)/after (-Y)/left (+X)/right (-X)/up (+Z)/down (-Z)” mentioned below are XYZ It is defined according to the coordinate axis, but this is for explanation so that the present invention can be clearly understood to the last, and it goes without saying that each direction may be defined differently depending on where the reference is placed.

'Upstream and downstream' referred to in this description are defined based on a preset air flow direction.

The use of terms such as 'first, second, third' in front of the components mentioned below is only to avoid confusion of the components referred to, and the order, importance, or master-slave relationship between the components, etc. is irrelevant For example, an invention including only the second component without the first component can also be implemented.

As used herein, the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

The clothes processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cabinet 10 placed on an external floor or fixed to an external wall. The cabinet 10 defines a processing space 10s for accommodating clothing. The clothes processing apparatus 1 may include a hanger module 30 provided to hang clothes or a clothes hanger. The clothes processing apparatus 1 includes an air flow path P for supplying air to clothes. The clothes processing apparatus 1 includes a fan 50 that moves air on the air passage P. The clothes treatment apparatus 1 may include a heat exchange module 60 that heats or cools the air passing therethrough. The laundry treatment apparatus 1 includes a valve 70 disposed on the air passage P. The laundry treatment apparatus 1 includes a valve operation module 80 that operates the valve 70 .

The laundry treatment apparatus 1 may include a filter module 90 having a filter unit 95 that filters out dust from passing air. The laundry treatment apparatus 1 may further include an auxiliary filter (not shown) having a performance different from that of the filter module 90 .

The clothes processing apparatus 1 includes a control unit 2 that controls various parts. 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 exterior. The cabinet 10 includes a top panel 11 forming an upper side surface, side panels 12 forming left and right side surfaces, and a rear panel 13 forming a rear side surface. 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 surface and a second side panel 12b forming a right side surface.

The cabinet 10 includes an inner cabinet 10a defining an inner surface. The cabinet 10 comprises an outer cabinet 10b defining an outer surface.

The cabinet 10 includes a door 15 for putting clothes into the processing space 10s. The door 15 may open and close the open 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 outdoor air connector 45 to be described later in the closed state. The door 15 may cover the condensate storage unit 28 and the supply water storage unit 29 in a closed state.

The inner surface of the inner cabinet 10a and the door 15 defines a processing space 10s. The processing space 10s is a space in which air (eg, hot air), steam, a fragrance, and/or an antistatic agent is applied to clothes to change physical or chemical properties of the clothes. Clothing processing may be performed on clothes in the processing space 10s in various ways.

For example, the clothes may be dried by applying hot air to the clothes in the processing space 10s. By supplying steam to the clothes in the processing space 10s, wrinkles generated on the clothes can be unfolded. The air and/or steam supplied into the treatment space 10s affects the physical or chemical properties of the clothes contained therein. The tissue structure of the clothing is relaxed by the hot air or steam, and wrinkles are spread, and the unpleasant smell can be removed by reacting the odor molecules in the clothing with the steam. In addition, hot air and/or steam may sterilize parasitic bacteria on clothes.

For example, dust from clothes in the processing space 10s may be removed through air circulation and filtering. In addition, by supplying air from the outside of 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, it is possible to prevent static electricity from being generated in the clothes by spraying an air freshener to the clothes in the processing space 10s so that the clothes smell, or by spraying an antistatic agent.

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 below the processing space 10s. A flow path body 26 , a fan 50 , and a heat exchange module 60 may be disposed in the machine room 18 . A valve 70 and a valve actuating module 80 may be arranged in the machine room 18 .

A filter module 90 can be arranged in the machine room 18 . The filter module 90 may be arranged to be withdrawn from within the machine room 18 . The inner suction port 41 is formed by forming a gap with the bottom surface of the processing space 10s, and a cover 25 covering the inner suction port 41 when viewed from above may be disposed. In addition, the auxiliary filter that is detachably disposed under the cover 25 may be provided.

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

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

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

The hanger module 30 may include a hanger flow part 33 for movably supporting the hanger body 31 . The hanger flow part 33 is formed to be able to flow in the vibration direction (+X, -X). The hanger flow part 33 may be formed of a flexible material so that the hanger body 31 can 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 part 33 may extend up and down.

The hanger module 30 may include a vibration unit 39 that generates vibration. The vibration unit 39 is connected to the hanger body 31 , and transmits 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 a direction (+Y, -Y) orthogonal to the vibration direction (+X, -X), and the vibration unit 39 moves downward. It may include a protrusion (not shown) that protrudes and is inserted into the slit. The protrusion of the vibrating unit 39 is inserted into the slit of the hanger body 31 and moves relative to the slit in the orthogonal directions (+Y, -Y), so that the hanger body 31 vibrates in the direction ( Only the excitation force of +X, -X) can be transmitted.

7A to 7C , the air flow path P guides air to be discharged into the processing space 10s. In the air flow path P, a plurality of flow paths for guiding air to be discharged into the processing space 10s are preset. Any one of the plurality of flow paths may be selected by the valve 70 . The clothes processing apparatus 1 includes a flow passage body 26 that partitions the air passage P. 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. An inner discharge port 44 may be disposed on the bottom surface of the inner cabinet 10a. A radial mesh structure may be formed in the inner discharge port 44 . Air in the air flow path P may be discharged into the processing space 10s through the inner discharge port 44 .

In a state in which circulation passages Pa and Pb, which will be described later, are selected, the air sucked into the air passage P from the processing space 10s through the inner suction port 41 is subjected to a predetermined process and passed through the inner discharge port 44 . discharged to the processing space 10s. In this embodiment, the inner suction port 41 and the inner discharge port 44 are respectively disposed at the front and rear of the bottom of the processing space 10s.

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

In a state in which 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 outdoor 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 external space Ou of the cabinet 10 may be provided. Air in the processing space 10s may be discharged to the external 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 external space Ou. The exhaust outlet section P5 constitutes a flow path connecting the processing space 10s and the external space Ou. The exhaust outlet section P5 may be opened and closed.

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

The outdoor air connector 45 is disposed below the processing space 10s. When the door 15 is closed, the door 15 covers the outdoor air connector 45 . The outdoor air connector 45 may be formed on a 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 . In a state in which the door 15 is opened, the outdoor air connector 45 may be exposed.

Corresponding to the first outer suction unit 47a and the second outer suction unit 47b disposed on the door 15 , a first outdoor air connector 45a and a second outdoor air coupler 45b may be provided. The first outdoor air coupler (45a) and the second outdoor air coupler (45b) may be arranged symmetrically left and right. The first outdoor air connector 45a and the second outdoor air connector 45b may be disposed with the condensed water storage unit 28 and the supply water storage unit 29 interposed therebetween.

The clothes treatment apparatus 1 may include an outer suction unit 47 that forms the outdoor air inlet section P4 . The outer suction part 47 may be disposed on the door 15 . The outer suction unit 47 may open and close the outdoor air inlet section P4. The outer suction unit 47 may rotate in a predetermined rotation direction M1 with respect to the door 15 to open and close the outdoor 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) that operates 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 open and close at the same time.

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

The clothes treatment apparatus 1 may include an outer discharge unit 48 that forms the exhaust discharge section P5 . The outer discharge part 48 may be disposed on the door 15 . The outer discharge part 48 may open and close the exhaust discharge section P5. The outer discharge part 48 may rotate in a 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) that operates the outer discharge unit 48 may be disposed inside the door 15 .

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

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

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

7A to 7C , the fan 50 applies pressure to the air on the air passage P. The fan 50 is disposed on the air passage P. The fan 50 is disposed in the flow path body 26 . The fan 50 is disposed in a sharing section P0 to be described later. Through this, no matter which one of the plurality of flow paths is selected, the air flow on the air flow path P may be induced with one fan 50 .

The fan 50 may be disposed at a 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 for guiding the flow of air from the front to the rear, and then bends upward to form a flow path for guiding the inner discharge port 44 . The fan 50 may be disposed at a point bent upwards 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 passage P. The heat exchange module 60 is disposed in the flow path body 26 . The heat exchange module 60 is disposed in a sharing section P0 to be described later. Through this, no matter which one of the plurality of flow paths is selected, the air on the air flow path P can be treated with one heat exchange module 60 .

The heat exchange module 60 may heat the air on the air passage 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 first passes 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 . Accordingly, the air after passing through the second heat exchanger 63 has a lower humidity and a higher temperature than the air before passing through the first heat exchanger 61 .

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

Whether the heat exchange module 60 operates may be controlled by the control unit 2 . By operating the fan 50 in a state in which the heat exchange module 60 is not operating, air that has not been separately heated while flowing over the air flow path P may be supplied into the processing space 10s.

2 and 3 , the clothes treatment apparatus 1 may include a condensed water storage unit 28 that stores condensed water generated in the heat exchange module 60 . Condensed water generated in the first heat exchanger 61 of the heat exchange module 60 may be collected into the condensed water storage unit 28 . The condensate storage unit 28 may be arranged to be withdrawn. In the state in which the door 15 is opened, the condensate storage unit 28 may be drawn out to the front.

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

The clothes treatment apparatus 1 may include a supply water storage unit 29 for storing water to be supplied to the steam module 7 . Water in the supply water storage unit 29 may be changed to steam by moving to the steam generator. The supply water storage unit 29 may be arranged to be withdrawn. In a state in which the door 15 is opened, the supply water storage unit 29 may be drawn out to the front.

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

The clothes processing apparatus 1 may include a sensing unit 4 that senses environmental information for processing clothes. The environment information may include information on clothes accommodated in the processing space 10s. The environment information may include state information of the air inside the processing space 10s. The environment information may include state information of the air on the air passage P. The environment information may include state information of the air in the external space Ou.

The air condition information may include temperature information. The air condition information may include humidity information. The air condition information may include air pollution information.

For example, the sensing unit 4 may include a clothing recognition sensor (not shown) that detects clothing accommodated in the processing space 10s. The sensing unit 4 may include a humidity sensor (not shown) for detecting the humidity of the 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-humidity sensor that simultaneously senses humidity and temperature.

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

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

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

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

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

The control unit 2 may control the output of the output unit 6 . The control unit 2 may control the operation of the steam module 7 . The control unit 2 may control the operation of the fragrance 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 control unit 2 may control the vibration of the hanger module 30 .

The control unit 2 may control the operation of the valve operation module 80 . The control unit 2 may control the valve operation module 80 to select any one of the plurality of flow paths. (See FIGS. 7A to 7C ) The control unit 2 operates the valve operation module 80 to change any one of the plurality of flow paths to another one.

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 selected flow path means any one selected in the current mode among a plurality of flow paths by the control unit 2 . For example, in FIG. 7A , the selection flow path is a bypass circulation flow path, in FIG. 7B , the selection flow path is a filtering circulation flow path, and in FIG. 7C , the selection flow path is a ventilation flow path.

As one valve 70 rotates along a predetermined rotation axis Ov, the air flow path is changed. The valve actuating 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 an angle at which the valve 70 is rotated with respect to one reference position. For example, when the position of the valve 70 of FIG. 7A is taken 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 is viewed as the reference position. ) is about 120 degrees clockwise, and the rotation angle of the valve 70 of 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. (refer to FIGS. 7A to 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 the arrows are shown in different types for each section of the air flow path P. As shown in FIG.

Air may be supplied into the processing space 10s through the air passage P. Air in the processing space 10s may be circulated and supplied through the air flow path P. Through the air passage P, air in the processing space 10s may be sucked in and discharged into the processing space 10s. Through the air flow path P, air from the external space Ou may be supplied into the processing space 10s.

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

It is preset so that any one of the plurality of flow paths is selected. In the present embodiment, a state in which any one of the plurality of flow paths Pa, Pb, and Pc is selected is shown in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, but without being limited thereto, the plurality of flow paths may be preset to two. and four or more may be preset. By the valve 70 , any one selected flow path among the plurality of flow paths may be changed to the other selected flow path.

The plurality of flow paths may be divided 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 it passes through the filter unit 95 is defined based on any one filter unit 95 , and it is irrelevant whether or not it passes through an additionally provided separate filter unit (eg, the auxiliary filter). . That is, the fact that the air bypasses 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 the air sucked from the processing space 10s. The at least one filtering passage Pb and Pc may include a filtering circulation passage Pb for guiding air sucked from the processing space 10s. The at least one filtering passage (Pb, Pc) may include a ventilation passage (Pc) for guiding the air sucked from the external space (Ou).

The plurality of flow paths may be divided according to whether air circulates in the processing space 10s. 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 external space Ou of the cabinet 10 .

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

In the present embodiment, the bypass circulation passage Pa guides the air sucked from within the processing space 10s so as to bypass the filter unit 95 . In this embodiment, the filtering circulation passage Pb guides the air sucked in from within 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 to pass through the filter unit 95 .

Each section constituting a part of the air flow path P will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C . The air flow path P may include a sharing section P0 that commonly configures a part of the bypass flow path Pa and a part of the filtering flow paths Pb and Pc. The sharing section P0 may configure a portion of the circulation passages Pa and Pb and a portion of the ventilation passage Pc in common. The sharing section P0 may guide air to be discharged into the processing space 10s. The air flow path P may include an inner inflow section P1 into which air in the processing space 10s is introduced. 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 outdoor air inlet section P4 that guides air in the external space Ou to be introduced.

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

The valve 70 changes the connection and blocking relationship between the inner inflow section P1, the filter passing section P2, and the filter bypass section P3 according to the rotation angle. 7a to 7c, the valve 70, according to the rotation angle, at least any one of the inner inlet section (P1), the filter passing section (P2), and the filter bypass section (P3) from the other two can be blocked 7a and 7b, the valve 70, according to the rotation angle, any two of the inner inlet section (P1), the filter passing section (P2), and the filter bypass section (P3) can be connected to each other there is. Referring to Figure 7c,

The valve 70 is provided so that any one of a plurality of modes can be selected 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 includes a second mode connecting the inner inflow section P1 and the filter passing 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 block the filter bypass section P3 from the inner inflow section P1. This includes 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 passage 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 passing section P2 from the inner inflow section P1 and the filter bypass section P3. Referring to FIGS. 7A and 4 , in this case, the outer suction part 47 closes the outdoor air inlet section P4 , and the outer discharge part 48 closes the exhaust outlet section P5 . Air is introduced into the inner inlet section P1 from the processing space 10s through the inner suction port 41 . Air is introduced from the inner inflow section P1 to the filter bypass section P3 by the valve 70 . Air passing through the filter bypass section (P3) is introduced into the sharing section (P0). The air passing through the sharing section P0 is discharged to the processing space 10s through the inner discharge port 44 . At this time, no air flows in and out between the external space Ou and the processing space 10s.

Referring to FIG. 7B , the filtering circulation passage Pb is formed by sequentially connecting the inner inflow section P1 , the filter passing section P2 , and the sharing section P0 . The filtering circulation passage Pb is selected when the valve 70 connects the inner inflow section P1 and the filter passing section P2. When the filtering circulation passage Pb is selected, the valve 70 is provided to block the filter bypass section P3 from the inner inflow section P1 and the filter passing section P2. Referring to FIGS. 7A and 4 , in this case, the outer suction part 47 closes the outdoor air inlet section P4 , and the outer discharge part 48 closes the exhaust outlet section P5 . Air is introduced into the inner inlet section P1 from the processing space 10s through the inner suction port 41 . Air is introduced from the inner inlet section P1 to the filter passing section P2 by the valve 70 . The air passing through the filter unit 95 in the filter passing section (P2) is introduced into the sharing section (P0). The air passing through the sharing section P0 is discharged to the processing space 10s through the inner discharge port 44 . At this time, no air flows in and out between the external space Ou and the processing space 10s.

Referring to FIG. 7c , the ventilation flow path Pc is formed by sequentially connecting the outdoor air inflow section P4 , the filter passing section P2 , and the sharing section P0 . The ventilation passage Pc is selected by connecting the outdoor air inlet section P4 and the filter passing section P2. When the ventilation flow path Pc is selected, the valve 70 blocks the filter passing 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 unit 47 opens the outdoor air inlet section P4 , and the outer discharge unit 48 opens the exhaust outlet section P5 . Air is introduced into the outdoor air inlet section P4 from the external space Ou. Air is introduced from the outdoor air inlet section (P4) to the filter passing section (P2) through the outdoor air connector (45). The air passing through the filter unit 95 in the filter passing section (P2) is introduced into the sharing section (P0). The air passing through the sharing 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 external 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 , any one selected flow path among the plurality of flow paths Pa, Pb, and Pc is provided to be changed to the other selected flow path. The operation of the valve 70 may mean rotation of the valve 70 . According to the rotation of the valve 70, any one of the bypass passage Pa and the filtering passages Pb and Pc may be provided to be changed to another. According to the rotation of the valve 70 , any one of the circulation passages Pa and Pb and the ventilation passage Pc may be changed to another. According to the rotation of the valve 70 , any one of the bypass circulation passage Pa, the filtering passages Pb and Pc, and the ventilation passage Pc may be provided to be changed to another.

The valve 70 may rotate about a predetermined rotation axis Ov. The rotation axis Ov is an imaginary axis for describing the present invention and does not refer to an actual part of the device. The rotation axis Ov may extend along the center of the arrangement space 42s. The rotation axis Ov may be horizontally disposed. The rotation shaft Ov may extend in a left and right direction. The rotation axis Ov may be disposed parallel to the filter module 90 . The rotation shaft Ov may be disposed in front of the filter module 90 . The rotation shaft Ov may be disposed between the filter module 90 and the inner suction port 41 .

The valve 70 is formed to be elongated along the rotational axis Ov as a whole. The valve 70 is formed to be elongated in the left and right direction as a whole.

The valve 70 includes a shaft portion (not shown) extending along the rotation axis Ov. The valve 70 includes a shut-off portion 71 protruding in the centrifugal direction from the rotation shaft Ov. The shut-off portion 71 protrudes from the shaft portion of the valve 70 in the centrifugal direction. The blocking portion 71 forms a distal end at a position corresponding to a predetermined rotation radius. The blocking part 71 may extend parallel to the rotation axis Ov.

The blocking part 71 may be formed such that a section of a predetermined angular range is opened with respect to the rotation axis Ov. The blocking part 71 may be formed to open at least 180 degrees with respect to the rotation axis Ov. In the present embodiment, the blocking part 71 is formed to open a 180 degree section with the rotation axis Ov as the center.

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

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 rotational axis Ov (second centrifugal direction). The second blocking portion 71b may be formed in a plate shape. The second blocking portion 71b extends parallel to the rotation axis Ov. The first blocking portion 71a and the second blocking portion 71b may be disposed on the same plane.

The valve 70 has a third blocking part ( 71c). The third blocking portion 71c may be formed in a plate shape. The third blocking portion 71c extends parallel to the rotation axis Ov. 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.

A first distance from the rotational axis Ov to the distal end of the first blocking portion 71a, a second distance from the rotational axis Ov to the distal end of the second blocking portion 71b, and from the rotational axis Ov The third distance between the distal ends of the third blocking portion 71c is equal to each other.

Although not shown, as another example, the blocking part may form a curved surface facing the centrifugal direction in a predetermined angle range with respect to the rotation axis Ov. 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 Ov. In this case, the blocking part may be formed in an integrated semi-circular column 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 Ov and extends along the circumferential direction. The guide rib 73 may be formed in a plate shape perpendicular to the rotation axis Ov. A distance from the rotational axis Ov to the distal end of the guide rib 73 may be equal to or smaller than a rotational radius about the rotational axis Ov of the blocking part 71 . A plurality of guide ribs 73 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the rotation axis Ov.

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 with respect to the rotation axis Ov. The guide rib 73 may include a second guide rib 73b disposed in an angular range between the second blocking part 71b and the third blocking part 71c with respect to the rotation axis Ov.

The valve 70 may include a power shaft portion 75 that receives rotational force of a motor (not shown). The power shaft part 75 may be disposed on the rotation shaft Ov. The power shaft portion 75 is disposed at one end of the shaft portion of the valve 70 . The valve 70 includes a support shaft portion 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 path body 26 .

The valve 70 may include a stopper 78 that limits the range of rotation of the valve 70 . The stopper 78 is caught by the flow path body 26 , thereby limiting the rotation range of the valve 70 . The stopper 78 may protrude in a centrifugal direction from the rotation shaft Ov. The stopper 78 may be formed to protrude from the power shaft part 75 in the centrifugal direction. As another example, the stopper 78 may be formed to protrude from the support shaft portion 76 in the centrifugal direction.

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

The flow path body 26 may include a valve limit (not shown) that limits 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 in contact with the stopper 78 of the valve 70 . The stopper 78 may be 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. A blocking portion 71 is disposed in the arrangement space 42s. The arrangement space 42s forms a part of the air flow path P.

An arrangement space 42s is disposed on the downstream side of the inner suction port 41 . The arrangement space 42s may be disposed at the downstream end of the inner inlet section P1. The arrangement space 42s may be disposed at the upstream end of the filter bypass section P3. The arrangement space 42s may be disposed at the upstream end of the filter passing section P2.

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

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

Air may move from the inner inlet section P1 to the arrangement space 42s through the first connector 42a. Air may move from the arrangement space 42s to the filter passage section P2 through the second connector 42b. Air may move from the arrangement 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, 42c. Accordingly, the air passing through the inner inlet section (P1) moves to the filter bypass section (P3) through the arrangement 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, 42b. Accordingly, the air passing through the inner inlet section (P1) moves to the filter passing section (P2) through the arrangement space (42s). (See Fig. 7b)

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

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

The blocking correspondence portion 26d is formed at a position corresponding to the rotation radius of the blocking portion 71 from the rotation shaft Ov. The blocking counterpart 26d is provided in contact with the distal end of the blocking portion 71 . The blocking counterpart 26d may form a curved surface extending along the rotational trajectory of the distal end of the blocking portion 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 portion 71 is in contact with 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 is in contact with the first blocking counterpart 26d1, the second blocking portion 71b is in contact with the second blocking counterpart 26d2, and the third blocking portion 71c ) is disposed in the opposite direction of the third blocking counterpart 26d3 with respect to the rotation axis Ov. Accordingly, the first connector 42a and the third connector 42c are connected. (See Fig. 7a)

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

In the third mode, the blocking portion 71 is in contact with the first blocking counterpart 26d1, the second blocking counterpart 26d2, and the third blocking counterpart 26d3. In the third mode, the first blocking portion 71a is in contact with the second blocking counterpart 26d2, the second blocking portion 71b is in contact with the first blocking counterpart 26d1, and the third blocking portion 71c ) is in contact with 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 Fig. 7c)

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

The valve operation module 80 is provided to select any one of the plurality of modes by rotating the valve 70 . The valve operation 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 operation module 80 includes a motor (not shown) for generating 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 operate the rotation angle of the valve 70 through forward rotation and reverse rotation.

The valve operation module 80 may include a module casing (not shown) for accommodating the motor therein. The module casing may be supported by the flow path body 26 . The valve limit may be disposed on 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 rotate integrally. In this case, the motor shaft is disposed on the rotation shaft Ov.

As another example, the valve operation module 80 may include a separate power transmission unit (not shown) that transmits 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 in which the stopper 78 is engaged with the valve limit, the motor shaft is also restrained and the rotation is stopped. The rotation angle of the valve 70 can be controlled by using the restriction of the motor rotation and the step rotation. Here, the forward rotation of the motor shaft means rotation of the motor shaft that rotates the valve 70 in a clockwise direction when viewed from the right side, and the reverse rotation of the motor shaft is a counterclockwise direction 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 any one of the forward and reverse directions until constrained by the valve limit, and then rotated in the opposite direction by a predetermined rotation angle (step rotation) can do it

For example, by sufficiently rotating the motor shaft in the reverse direction, the valve 70 may select the first mode ( FIG. 7A ) in a state in which the valve 70 is rotated counterclockwise to the maximum. In a state in which the first mode of the valve 70 is selected, the motor shaft may be rotated forward by a predetermined rotation angle to rotate the valve 70 clockwise to select the second mode (FIG. 7B). In a state in which the first mode of the valve 70 is selected, the motor shaft may be rotated forward by a predetermined rotation angle to rotate the valve 70 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 by a preset 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 power is input to the clothes processing apparatus 1 .

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 so as to be able to be drawn in and out through the filter module insertion hole 26h formed in the flow path body 26 . In a state in which the filter module 90 is completely inserted into the filter module insertion hole 26h, the filter unit 95 is disposed in the filter passage section P2 on the air passage P.

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

The filter module 90 includes a filter unit 95 that filters out foreign substances passing therethrough. The filter unit 95 has a function different from that of an auxiliary filter unit, which will be described later. The filter unit 95 may filter out foreign substances that are relatively small compared to the auxiliary filter unit.

The filter unit 95 may include a High Efficiency Particulate Air filter (HEPA). The HEPA filter is consumable and needs to be replaced. The HEPA filter filters relatively very small fine dust, bacteria, mold, 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 and can be cleaned by shaking it with a brush or a brush. Accordingly, it is necessary to provide the HEPA so that no more than a predetermined value of steam passes through it. By providing the filtering passages Pb and Pc, the high-performance function of the HEPA filter can be utilized, and by providing the bypass passage Pa, when steam is supplied into the processing space through the steam module 7, the HEPA This may lead to the passage of vapors through the

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

The filter module 90 may include a handle 93 provided for a user to hold the filter module 90 by hand while the filter body 91 is completely retracted into the flow path body 26 . The handle 93 is fixed to the filter body 91 . The handle 93 may be disposed on the upper side of 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 on the rear side of the cover 25 in the processing space 10s. The user may open the door 15 and take out the filter module 90 by holding the handle 93 by hand.

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

The filter body part 91 includes a frame part 91b for setting a relative positional relationship between the handle 93 and the filter part 95 . The frame part 91b may surround the circumference of the filter part 95 . The frame part 91b forms a structure in which a predetermined distance is maintained between the filter part 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 to pass 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 to be 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 downwardly to the rear side. An upstream end of the hole P3 may be connected to the arrangement space 42s. Air in the arrangement space 42s may move to the hole P3 through the third connector 42c. Through this, the filter module 90 can be conveniently drawn in/out from the cabinet 10 without interfering with the formation of the filter bypass section P3 .

3 and 9 , the cover 25 may form the inner suction port 41 through which air is introduced into the bypass passage Pa and the filtering passage 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 the upper side.

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 part 26a supporting the cover 25 . The cover support part 26a may form a part of the air flow path P. The cover support 26a may form at least a part of the inner inflow section P1. The cover supporting part 26a may be formed in a column shape forming 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. A stepped portion may be formed on the cover supporter 26a so that a cover supporter, which will be described later, is mounted.

The cover 25 may include a cover body (not shown) supported by the cover support part 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) supporting the cover part. An upper end of the cover supporter may be fixed to a lower surface of the cover portion, and a lower end of the cover supporter may be in contact with the cover supporter 26a. The cover supporter may extend downwardly from the cover part to a specific point and may extend by being horizontally bent at the specific point. A pair of left and right cover supporters may be disposed symmetrically to each other. A gap between the cover supporter and the cover part may form at least a part of the inner suction port 41 .

The cover 25 may include a fragrance sheet (not shown). The fragrance sheet may add a fragrance that makes the user pleasant to the adjacent air. By providing the fragrance sheet to the cover 25 forming the inner suction port 41, it is possible to efficiently add fragrance to the air passing through the bypass passage (Pa) and the filtering passage (Pb).

Although not shown, the auxiliary filter (not shown) may be disposed on the upstream side of the arrangement space 42s. The auxiliary filter may be disposed upstream of the filter module 90 . The auxiliary filter may be disposed on the downstream side 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 flow path body 26 . The auxiliary filter may be detachably disposed. The auxiliary filter may be detachably disposed in the inner cabinet 10a. The auxiliary filter may be detachably disposed from the bottom surface of the processing space 10s. The user may remove the auxiliary filter after opening the door 15 and removing the cover 25 . In a state in which 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 substances in the air moving to the bypass passage Pa and the filtering passage Pb through the inner suction port 41 . The auxiliary filter unit may be horizontally disposed. The auxiliary filter unit may have a different function from that of the filter unit 95 , which filters out dust from passing air. 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 out only foreign substances having a relatively large volume compared to the filter unit 95 . The auxiliary filter unit is provided so that the vapor may pass through. Through this, an auxiliary filtering function may be added to both the bypass passage Pa and the filtering passage Pb with one auxiliary filter.

The filter module 90 includes an auxiliary body (not shown) supporting the auxiliary filter unit. The auxiliary body part 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, the 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 in the clothes processing apparatus 1 according to the selected mode.

The plurality of modes may be classified according to whether air is to be 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 control unit 2 controls the steam module 7 to inject steam into the processing space 10s. In the bypass mode, the control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the bypass mode, the controller 2 controls the valve operation module 80 to select the bypass flow path Pa from among the plurality of flow paths. Accordingly, while the steam supplied to the processing space 10s does not pass through the filter unit 95 , the air in the processing space 10s is circulated and a separate treatment can be performed.

In the filtering mode (filtering circulation mode, ventilation mode), the control unit 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. ventilation mode), the control unit 2 may control the filtering passages Pb and Pc to be selected from 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 operation module 80 to select the circulation passages Pa and Pb from among the plurality of passages.

When the circulation mode is selected, the bypass circulation passage Pa or the filtering circulation passage Pb among the plurality of passages is selected. When the bypass circulation passage Pa or the filtering circulation passage Pb is selected, the control unit 2 controls the outer suction unit 47 and the outer discharge unit 48 to be closed. That is, the outer suction unit 47 closes the outdoor air inlet section P4 and the outer discharge section 48 closes the exhaust outlet 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 passage Pc from among the plurality of passages.

When the ventilation mode is selected, the ventilation flow path Pc is selected among 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 unit 47 opens the outside air inlet section P4 and the outer discharge section 48 opens the exhaust outlet 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 a user through an 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 differently based on the information sensed by the sensing unit 4 to proceed.

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 control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the bypass circulation mode, the controller 2 controls the valve operation module 80 to select the bypass circulation passage Pa among the plurality of passages. In the bypass circulation mode, the rotation angle is adjusted so that the 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, steam can be efficiently supplied to the clothes.

In the filtering circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls the steam module 7 not to inject steam into the processing space 10s. In the filtering cycle mode, the control unit 2 controls the fan 50 to operate. In the filtering circulation mode, the control unit 2 controls the valve operation module 80 to select the filtering circulation passage Pb from among the plurality of passages. In the filtering circulation mode, the rotation angle is adjusted so that the 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 control unit 2 may control the hanger module 30 to vibrate. Through the filtering circulation mode, foreign substances adhering to clothes 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 control unit 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 control unit 2 controls the valve operation module 80 to select the ventilation passage Pc among the plurality of passages. 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 control unit 2 may control the hanger module 30 not to vibrate. Through the ventilation mode, moisture or odor components contained in clothes can be efficiently removed. In addition, in the ventilation mode, dust or odor components in the processing space 10s may be discharged to the outside, thereby improving the quality of a space in which clothes are accommodated.

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

Claims (14)

a cabinet having a processing space for accommodating clothes and having an open front;
a flow path body provided at a lower side of the processing space in the cabinet and provided with an inner discharge port through which air is discharged into the treatment space and an inner suction port located in front of the inner discharge port through which air is sucked from the treatment space;
a filter module detachably provided on the flow path body and including a filter unit for filtering out foreign substances in the passing air;
a valve for sending air sucked into the inner suction port to the filter unit or bypassing the filter unit; and
and a heat exchange module provided downstream of the filter module in the flow path body,
In the euro body,
An inner inlet section in which the air in the processing space flows into the inner suction port, a filter bypass section in which air introduced into the inner inlet section bypasses the filter unit, and a filter pass through which air introduced into the inner inlet section passes through the filter unit A section is formed
and the valve is provided at a branch point of the inner inlet section, the filter bypass section, and the filter passing section, and is provided in front of the filter module. The method of claim 1,
and the valve is provided at a rear side of the inner suction port. The method of claim 1,
The flow path body is formed to be detachably from the filter module and includes a filter module insertion port provided at the rear of the inner suction port. According to claim 1,
The filter module is
a hole provided at an upper portion of the filter unit to form at least a part of the filter bypass section; and
The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a handle provided on an upper portion of the hole. According to claim 1,
a steam module for supplying moisture into the processing space; and
The laundry treatment apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary filter provided upstream of the filter module. 6. The method of claim 5,
and the filter unit can filter out foreign substances that are relatively smaller than those of the auxiliary filter. 7. The method of claim 6,
and a cover provided to cover the inner suction port to form the inner suction port together with the flow path body. 8. The method of claim 7,
and the auxiliary filter is provided downstream of the cover. According to claim 1,
The valve is
a shaft portion extending along a rotation axis extending in the left and right direction; and
and a blocking unit protruding from the shaft in a centrifugal direction to block the filter bypass section or block the filter passing section according to rotation. 10. The method of claim 9,
The blocking unit,
a first blocking part protruding in a first centrifugal direction about the rotation shaft;
a second blocking part protruding in a direction opposite to the first centrifugal direction with respect to the rotation axis; and
and a third blocking part protruding in a different centrifugal direction in an angle range between the first blocking part and the second blocking part about the rotation axis. 11. The method of claim 10,
The valve is
and a guide rib that protrudes in a centrifugal direction about the rotation axis and extends in a circumferential direction, and is formed to cross the first blocking portion, the second blocking portion, and the third blocking portion. Device. The method of claim 1,
a door rotatably provided in the cabinet to open and close the processing space;
an outer discharge unit rotatably provided on the door to selectively communicate the processing space and the outside of the cabinet; and
and an outer suction part rotatably provided on the door and selectively communicating the inside of the flow path body and the outside of the cabinet under the outer discharge part. 13. The method of claim 12,
and the outer suction unit includes a first outer suction unit and a second outer suction unit spaced apart from each other in a left and right direction. 14. The method of claim 13,
a machine room accommodating the flow path body at the lower side of the processing space;
a condensate storage unit and a supply water storage unit that are detachably provided on the front surface of the machine room; and
Clothing characterized in that it is provided on each of the left and right sides of the condensed water storage unit and the supply water storage unit, further comprising a first outdoor air connector and a second outdoor air connector corresponding to the first outer suction unit and the second outer suction unit, respectively processing unit.

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