KR20210049389A - Wrinkle care apparatus and clothes care apparatus including the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a wrinkle care apparatus and a clothes care apparatus including the same. The clothes care apparatus includes a main body including a care room for accommodating clothes, a support member connected to the main body to hold the clothes, and a wrinkle care device having a power supply part connected to the support member to receive power from the main body. The wrinkle care apparatus includes a fixing part for fixing clothes, a moving part for removing wrinkles from clothes while moving with respect to the fixing part, and a connecting device mounted on the fixing part and the moving part and having a variable length to allow the moving part to move. The fixing part includes a fixing front plate and a fixing rear plate for covering front and rear surfaces of the clothes, and the moving part includes a moving front plate and a moving rear plate for covering front and rear surfaces of the clothes and a hot plate.

Description

Wrinkle management device and clothing management device including the same {WRINKLE CARE APPARATUS AND CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME}

The present disclosure relates to a wrinkle management device for managing wrinkles of clothing and a clothing management device including the same.

The clothes manager is a device that performs clothes care such as drying wet clothes, removing dust attached to clothes or odors from clothes, and reducing wrinkles of clothes.

The clothes manager may have a heat exchange device that supplies hot air to a management room in which clothes are accommodated in order to dry clothes, and a steam generator configured to perform a refresh function such as wrinkle removal, deodorization removal, static electricity removal, etc. It can be provided with.

In general, a clothes manager can remove fine dust and wrinkles from clothes by supplying steam to clothes and transmitting mechanical force through strong air currents or vibrations.

Alternatively, wrinkles may be removed by placing the clothes on a compression unit provided inside the clothes manager and then applying a press to a portion of the clothes.

However, at this time, not only the daily wrinkles of the clothing can be removed, but also the original wrinkles of the clothing can be removed.

In addition, since a device such as a compression unit requires a large space, it may be difficult to manage a plurality of clothes because it is fixed inside the clothes manager for one piece.

In addition, even when the device is not in use, it is fixedly mounted inside the clothing manager, so it is impossible to separate and install it, so the space may not be used effectively.

The present invention provides a clothing management device including a wrinkle management device having an improved structure to keep the original cuticle wrinkles clear while removing the daily wrinkles of the clothing.

The present invention provides a clothes manager including a plurality of wrinkle managers capable of managing a plurality of clothes.

The present invention provides a clothing management device including a wrinkle management device that can be mounted separately from the inside.

The present invention provides a wrinkle management device that can be used as an independent device separate from the clothing management device.

A clothing manager according to the present invention has a main body including a management room for receiving clothes, a support member connected to the main body to mount the clothes, and a power supply unit connected to the support member to receive power from the main body. Including, wherein the wrinkle manager is a fixing part for fixing the clothing, a moving part that moves with respect to the fixing part and removes wrinkles from the clothes, the fixing part and the moving part, and has a length such that the moving part is movable It may include a variable connecting device.

The fixing part may include a fixed rear plate covering a rear surface of the clothing, and a fixed front plate opening and closing with respect to the fixed rear plate so as to cover the front surface of the clothing.

The fixing part may further include a fixing clip mounted to temporarily fix the clothing.

The moving part may include a moving rear plate covering a rear surface of the clothing, and a moving front plate opening and closing with respect to the moving rear plate so as to cover the front surface of the clothing.

The moving rear plate and the moving front plate may include a plurality of hot plates.

The moving part may further include a bucket mounted inside the moving front plate or the moving rear plate, and the moving front plate and the moving rear plate may include a plurality of steam outlets connected to the bucket to supply steam to the clothes. .

The moving part may further include a spring connected to one of the plurality of hot plates to apply pressure to the clothing.

The hot plate to which the spring is connected is a first hot plate, and the moving part includes a pressure sensor mounted on the second hot plate to sense a pressure applied to the second hot plate facing the first hot plate, and the second hot plate is the clothing It can be moved forward or backward to apply the appropriate pressure depending on the thickness of the.

The plurality of hot plates may be formed to decrease in thickness from both ends toward the center.

The moving part may further include a hinge device connecting the moving front plate and the moving rear plate so that the moving front plate is rotatably opened and closed with respect to the moving rear plate.

The wrinkle management device according to the present invention includes a power supply connected to an external power source to receive power, a fixing part connected to the power supply to fix clothes, a moving part provided to move up and down with respect to the fixing part, the fixing part and A connection device for connecting the moving part may be included, and the connection device may be formed to be variable in length so that the moving part is movable.

The wrinkle manager may further include a ring portion provided in a ring shape so as to be mounted on a hanger.

The moving part may include a moving rear plate covering a rear surface of the clothing and including a first heating plate, and a moving front plate including a second heating plate provided at a position facing the front surface of the clothing and facing the first heating plate. have.

The moving part may include a spring connected to the first or second heating plate to apply pressure to the clothing, and a pressure sensor provided on a hot plate facing the hot plate to which the spring is connected.

The moving part further includes a hinge device connecting the moving front plate and the moving rear plate so that the moving front plate is rotatably opened and closed with respect to the moving rear plate, and the moving front plate or the moving rear plate is a bucket mounted therein, As a steam discharge port for supplying steam to the clothes, a steam discharge port connected to the water container through the hinge device may be included.

The wrinkle manager according to the idea of the present invention is a power supply receiving power from an external power source, a hook formed to be mounted, a fixing part provided to fix one end of the clothing, and the fixing part provided to be movable up and down. A moving part that covers the front and rear surfaces of the clothing, and a connecting device that connects the fixed part and the moving part and has a variable length, and the moving part includes a moving front plate including a first heat plate, and a second heat plate. It may include a moving rear plate including a.

The first heat plate and the second heat plate press the front and rear surfaces of the clothes, and the moving part moves along the length direction of the clothes to manage wrinkles.

The moving part may further include a plurality of steam outlets for supplying steam to the clothing.

The connecting device may be formed in a multi-joint link structure.

Both ends of the first heat plate and the second heat plate may be formed to be thick and a central portion may be formed to be thin.

The present invention can clearly manage the original wrinkles of the clothing while removing the daily wrinkles of the clothing.

The present invention can simultaneously manage a plurality of clothes by using a wrinkle manager that can be placed in a plurality of clothes inside the clothes manager.

The present invention can increase the utility of the space inside the clothes manager by allowing the wrinkle manager to be installed separately from the inside of the clothes manager.

The present invention can increase the usability of the wrinkle management device through a wrinkle management device that can be operated separately from the clothing management device.

1 is a perspective view of a clothes manager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing a door in an open state in the clothes management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a side cross-sectional view of a clothes manager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view showing an open state in the wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a side cross-sectional view of a wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a front view showing a first motor assembly of a wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention and a connection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a view showing a cross-section taken along line A-A' of Figure 6 the wrinkle management according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9A is a view showing a first state of the wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9B is a view showing a second state of the wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9C is a view showing a third state of the wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a perspective view of a wrinkle management device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a front view of a connection device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a view showing an open state in the wrinkle management device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modified examples that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the present specification at the time of filing of the present application.

In addition, the same reference numerals or reference numerals shown in each drawing of the present specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

In addition, terms used in the present specification are used to describe embodiments, and are not intended to limit and/or limit the disclosed invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In the present specification, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It does not preclude the presence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in the present specification may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms, and the terms are It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components.

For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element. The term “and/or” includes a combination of a plurality of related stated items or any of a plurality of related stated items.

Meanwhile, terms such as "front", "rear", "upper" and "lower" used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by this term. .

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a clothes manager according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing a door in an open state in the clothes management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the clothing manager 1 may include a body 10 forming an exterior and a door 20 rotatably coupled to the body 10.

The main body 10 may have a substantially hexahedral shape with one open surface. An opening 10a may be formed in the front surface of the main body 10. A door 20 that is rotatably coupled to the main body 10 to open and close the management room 30 may be installed.

Although not shown in the drawings, the door 20 may be installed on the main body 10 through a hinge or a link.

The main body 10 is provided inside the main body 10 and may include a management room 30 in which clothes are accommodated and managed. The front surface of the management room 30 may be formed with an opening 10a. The management room 30 may also be opened and closed by the door 20 that opens and closes the opening 10a.

3 is a side cross-sectional view of a clothes manager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 and 3, the main body 10 may include an outer cabinet 11 and an inner cabinet 12 disposed inside the outer cabinet 11. The body 10 may include a support member 15 provided inside the management room 30 and provided to mount the mounting member 60 or the wrinkle manager 100.

The main body 10 may include a machine room 40 provided with a heat exchange device 50 provided to dehumidify or heat the air inside the management room 30.

The management room 30 may form a space in which clothes are accommodated. The management room 30 may include an upper surface 12a, a lower surface 12b, a left surface 12c, a right surface 12d, and a rear surface 12e provided in the internal cabinet 12.

The inner cabinet 12 may include a frame (not shown) provided to support the upper surface 12a, the lower surface 12b, the left surface 12c, the right surface 12d, and the rear surface 12e.

A frame (not shown) may form a management room 30 and a machine room 40 disposed below the management room 30. However, it is not limited thereto.

The support member 15 may be installed on the upper surface 12a of the management room 30. The support member 15 may mount a mounting member 60 for mounting clothes, and a wrinkle manager 100 for managing wrinkles on clothes.

The mounting member 60 may be installed detachably from the support member 15. At least one mounting member 60 may be provided. The mounting member 60 may be formed in the shape of a hanger so that clothes can be inserted. However, it is not limited thereto.

The mounting member 60 may be provided to allow air to flow therein. Dust or foreign matter adhered to the clothing may be removed by air supplied to the interior of the mounting member 60.

An air hole for supplying air to clothes may be formed in the mounting member 60. The air hole may be formed on the upper end of the mounting member 60, and air may be supplied to the clothing through the air hole.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the air hole may be formed in various sizes at various locations so as to widely spray supplied air to the clothing.

The management room 30 may include a first outlet 31a and a second outlet 32a, a first inlet 31b and a second inlet 32b, and a steam outlet 33.

The first outlet 31a and the first inlet 31b may be formed on the lower surface 12b of the management room 30. The first outlet 31a may be disposed behind the lower surface 12b of the management room 30. The first inlet 31b may be disposed in front of the lower surface 12b of the management room 30. The first outlet 31a and the first inlet 31b may be disposed adjacent to each other.

The steam outlet 33 may be disposed under the rear surface 12e of the management room 30. The steam outlet 33 may be disposed above the first outlet 31a.

The second outlet 32a may be formed on the upper surface 12a of the management room 30. The second inlet 32b may be formed at the center of the rear surface 12e of the management room 30. The second outlet 32a and the second inlet 32b may be disposed adjacent to each other.

The second outlet 32a of the management room 30 may be connected to the mounting member 60. The air discharged through the second outlet 32a may be delivered to the mounting member 60 through the air hole and transmitted to the clothing mounted on the mounting member 60.

A drainage container 51 and a water supply container 71 that are provided to be detachable from the body 10 may be installed under the body 10. The drainage container 51 and the water supply container 71 may be disposed under the management room 30.

The drain pipe 51 may be provided to facilitate the treatment of condensed water by the heat exchange device 50. The water supply tank 71 may store water required to generate steam in the first steam generator 70.

The water in the water supply tank 71 may be supplied to the first steam generator 70 and used to form steam. The water supply tank 71 may be installed detachably from the main body 10 to facilitate water replenishment.

The drainage container 51 and the water supply container 71 may be provided in front of the machine room 40. The machine room 40 may be provided under the main body 10. The machine room 40 may be provided under the management room 30.

A plurality of hoses may be provided, and a plurality of hoses may be used for the heat exchange device 50 or the first steam generating device 70, respectively.

The heat exchange device 50 may be provided to dehumidify and heat the air inside the management room 30 as needed.

The heat exchange device 50 may be installed to supply hot air into the management room 30. The heat exchange device 50 may include an evaporator 53, a condenser 54, and a compressor 55 through which refrigerant circulates, and may be provided to dehumidify and heat air.

As the refrigerant evaporates in the evaporator 53 of the heat exchange device 50, the latent heat of the surrounding air is absorbed, and moisture in the air can be condensed and removed.

When the refrigerant is condensed in the condenser 54 via the compressor 55, the surrounding air can be heated by releasing latent heat toward the surrounding air.

The evaporator 53 and the condenser 54 perform a heat exchange function, so that the air introduced into the machine room 40 by the first fan 52 is dehumidified and heated through the evaporator 53 and the condenser 54 in sequence. I can.

The heat exchange device 50 installed in the machine room 40 may include a first duct 56 connecting the evaporator 53, the condenser 54, and the first fan 52, and the first duct 56 May be connected to the management room 30 to form a first flow path 57 circulating between the management room 30 and the first duct 56.

The first duct 56 may be connected to the first outlet 31a and the first inlet 31b of the management room 30. One end of the first duct 56 may be connected to the first outlet 31a, and the other end may be connected to the first inlet 31b.

The air of the management room 30 can be introduced into the first duct 56 through the first inlet 31b, and the introduced air can be dehumidified and discharged back to the management room 30 through the first outlet 31a. have.

The first outlet 31a may be disposed behind the management room 30, and the first inlet 31b may be disposed in front of the management room 30. However, it is not limited thereto. The positions of the first outlet 31a and the first inlet 31b may be variously changed as necessary.

The first duct 56 may be provided to dehumidify the air introduced through the first inlet 31b and discharge it through the first outlet 31a. The first fan 52 may be provided on the first duct 56 to suck air from the management room 30 into the first duct 56.

The machine room 40 may be provided with a first steam generating device 70 that receives water from the water supply tank 71 and forms steam.

The first steam generating device 70 may be connected to the water supply tank 71 to receive water to generate steam, and may include a steam supply pipe 74 for guiding the generated steam to the steam spray unit 73. have. The steam injection unit 73 may be disposed under the rear surface 12e of the management room 30.

The steam spraying unit 73 may have a nozzle shape at its end so as to smoothly spray steam into the interior space of the management room 30, and may be installed to be exposed to the interior of the management room 30.

The management room 30 may include a blower 80 for flowing air inside the management room 30. The blower 80 may include a second duct 81 and a second fan 82 may be installed inside the second duct 81.

The second duct 81 may be provided in communication with the management room 30 to form a second flow path 83 circulating between the management room 30 and the second duct 81. The second fan 82 may be disposed on the second flow path 83.

The second duct 81 may be formed behind the second inlet 32b of the management room 30. The second duct 81 may be provided above the rear surface 12e of the management room 30 and may include a filter 84 therein.

The filter 84 may include a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter 84. However, it is not limited thereto.

The second duct 81 may be combined with the top cover 16 disposed above the management room 30. The blower 80 is disposed at the rear of the top of the management room 30 and may include a motor (not shown) that generates rotational force and at least one second fan 82 that is rotated by the motor (not shown). have.

The pair of second fans 82 may be provided as centrifugal fans that suck air in the axial direction and discharge air outward in the radial direction. However, it is not limited thereto.

The second duct 81 may be connected to the second outlet 32a and the second inlet 32b of the management room 30. One end of the second duct 81 may be connected to the second outlet 32a, and the other end may be connected to the second inlet 32b of the management room 30.

The second outlet 32a is connected to the mounting member 60 so that air from the second duct 81 may be transmitted to the mounting member 60.

The second fan 82 disposed inside the second duct 81 may be provided to inflow the air inside the management room 30 through the second inlet 32b and discharge it through the second outlet 32a. have.

A filter installation part 34 for installing the filter 84 may be provided on the rear surface 12e of the management room 30. The second inlet 32b may be formed at a position corresponding to the filter installation part 34.

When the air inside the management room 30 flows into the second duct 81, it may be filtered by the filter 84 of the second inlet 32b. Dust and odors may be removed from the air flowing into the second duct 81 by the filter 84.

The air filtered by the filter 84 may be discharged to the mounting member 60 through the blower 80. The filter 84 may include a dust collecting filter (not shown) for removing dust or a means for deodorizing.

When managing clothes, the management room 30 may be operated in a state where the clothes are mounted on the mounting member 60 and the door 20 is closed. The management room 30 may circulate air along the first flow path 57 and the second flow path 83.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a view showing an open state in the wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 to 5, the wrinkle management device 100 may be connected to the support member 15 inside the clothing management device (1). The wrinkle management device 100 may include a power supply unit 110 connected to the support member 15 so as to receive power from the main body 10.

The wrinkle manager 100 may include a fixing part 120 formed to fix the clothing and a moving part 130 that moves with respect to the fixing part 120.

The power supply unit 110 may include a power terminal 111 provided to receive current from the main body 10 of the clothing manager 1. In addition, the power supply unit 110 may be coupled to the support member 15 in a groove protrusion structure so as to be separate and mountable. Through this, when the wrinkle management device 100 is not in use, the wrinkle management device 100 can be separated from the support member 15.

The fixing part 120 may include a fixed front plate 121 covering the front surface of the clothing and a fixed rear plate 122 covering the rear surface of the clothing. The fixed front plate 121 may be open or closed with respect to the fixed rear plate 122. The fixed front plate 121 may be hingedly coupled by a hinge device 125 so as to be rotatable with respect to the fixed rear plate 122.

The fixed rear plate 122 may include a fixing clip 123 formed on the inner surface to temporarily fix clothes when the fixed front plate 121 is open with respect to the fixed rear plate 122.

The fixed front plate 121 may include a groove 124 formed corresponding to the fixing clip 123 protruding from the fixed rear plate 122 toward the fixed front plate 121. However, the position of the fixing clip 123 is not limited and may be formed on the fixed front plate 121.

Through this, the clothing may be firstly fixed to the wrinkle manager 100, and then, when the fixed front plate 121 is closed with respect to the fixed rear plate 122, it may be secondarily fixed.

However, the shape of the fixing part 120 is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient that it is formed to fix clothes. For example, the fixing part 120 may be formed in a tong shape.

The moving unit 130 may include a moving front plate 131 covering the front side of the clothing and a moving rear plate 132 covering the rear surface of the clothing.

The moving front plate 131 may be open or closed with respect to the moving rear plate 132. The moving part 130 may further include a plurality of hinge devices 138 that couple the moving front plate 131 and the moving rear plate 132 so that the moving front plate 131 can be rotated with respect to the moving rear plate 132. have.

The moving part 130 may include a coupling device 330 capable of fixing the moving front plate 131 when it is closed with respect to the moving rear plate 132. The coupling device 330 may be a door latch in which an opening and closing operation can be repeated by a pressing operation of a hook.

The moving front plate 131 may include a first heat plate 133 for applying heat to clothing. The moving rear plate 132 may include a second heat plate 134 provided at a position opposite to the first heat plate 133.

The moving part 130 may include a second steam generating device 136 for supplying steam to clothes. The second steam generating device 136 may include a bucket 136a configured to store water therein, and a heater 136b for heating water stored in the bucket 136a.

The moving part 130 may include a plurality of steam outlets 137 for supplying steam generated by heating water stored in the water tank 136a with the heater 136b to clothes.

In the drawings according to the embodiment of the present invention, the bucket 136a is shown to be embedded in the moving front plate 131, but the location of the bucket 136a is not limited. For example, the bucket 136a may be built into the moving rear plate 132.

In addition, the location of the heater 136b is not limited and may be mounted inside the water tank 136a.

The second steam generating device 136 may include a plurality of steam supply pipes (not shown) for guiding the generated steam to the plurality of steam discharge ports 137. At least one of the plurality of steam supply pipes (not shown) may pass through at least one of the plurality of hinge devices 138 of the moving unit 130. Through this, steam may be supplied to the steam outlet 137 formed on the side opposite to the water container 136a among the plurality of steam outlets 137.

6 is a side cross-sectional view of a wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a front view showing a first motor assembly of a wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention and a connection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the wrinkle management device 100 includes a connection device 140 for connecting the fixing part 120 and the moving part 130 and a first motor for driving the connection device 140 It may include an assembly 150.

The first motor assembly 150 may include a motor 151 providing power, a worm 154 rotating integrally with the motor 151 and a plurality of bearings 156.

The worm 154 may rotate by the driving force of the motor 151.

The worm 154 may include a shaft 154a and a thread 154b. The thread 154b may be formed in a spiral shape by protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the shaft 154a in the radial direction.

The connecting device 140 may include a plurality of driving gears 142 and 144 provided to engage with the worm 154. Toothed portions 145 may be formed on outer circumferential surfaces of the plurality of driving gears 142 and 144 so as to be gear-connected with the thread 154b.

Through this, as the worm 154 rotates by the motor 151, the plurality of driving gears 142 and 144 may rotate.

The connection device 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be formed in a multi-joint link structure. The plurality of driving gears 142 and 144 may include a first driving gear 142 connected to the first link 141 and a second driving gear 144 connected to the second link 143. The threads 154b engaged with the first driving gear 142 and the threads 154b engaged with the second cam gear 144 may be formed to have opposite inclinations. Through this, the first driving gear 142 and the second driving gear 144 may rotate in opposite directions to each other.

As the first driving gear 142 and the second driving gear 144 rotate, the first link 141 and the second link 143 may rotate together. Through this, the length of the connecting device 140 in the vertical direction may be extended.

The connection device 140 may be mounted inside the fixing part 120 and the moving part 130. Specifically, it may be provided inside the fixed rear plate 122 of the fixing part 120 and the moving rear plate 132 of the moving part 130. As the length of the connection device 140 in the vertical direction increases or decreases, the moving part 130 connected to the connection device 140 may move upward or downward with respect to the fixing part 120.

In the drawings according to the present embodiment, it is shown that the first motor assembly 150 for driving the connection device 140 is configured in a worm gear shape. However, it is not limited thereto, and any form for driving the connection device 140 may be applied.

In addition, it is shown that the connecting device 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention is formed in a multi-joint link structure. However, it is not limited thereto, and any structure in which the length in the vertical direction is expanded or contracted may be applied. For example, the connection device 240 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be formed in a telescopic structure in which a vertical length is expanded or contracted including a plurality of frames. This will be described later in the detailed description of FIG. 11.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-section taken along the line A-A' of Figure 6 the wrinkle management according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5, 6, and 8, the moving part 130 may include a first heating plate 133 and a second heating plate 134 for applying heat to clothing.

A spring 139 may be mounted on the rear surface of the first heating plate 133. The first heat plate 133 may apply pressure and heat to one surface of the clothing by using the elastic restoring force of the spring 139.

The second heating plate 134 may apply heat to a surface opposite to one surface of the clothing.

A pressure sensor 135 and a second motor assembly 180 may be mounted on the rear surface of the second heating plate 134.

The pressure sensor 135 may sense a pressure applied to the second hot plate 134.

The second motor assembly 180 may include a nut 181, a bolt 182, and a motor 183. The shape of the nut 181 may be formed relatively longer along the direction of insertion into the bolt 182 than the general nut 181. The nut 181 may be mounted on the rear surface of the second heating plate 134. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be integrally formed with the second heating plate 134.

When the pressure applied to the second heating plate 134 is higher than a certain level, the motor 183 rotates in one direction to rotate the bolt 182 in one direction. By the rotation of the bolt 182 in one direction, the nut 181 may move toward the motor 183, and the second heat plate 134 connected to the nut 181 may also move toward the motor 183.

Through this, the second motor assembly 180 may reduce the pressure applied to the clothing by moving the second heat plate 134 to the rear, that is, in a direction away from the clothing.

When the pressure applied to the second heat plate 134 is less than a certain level, the motor 183 rotates in a direction opposite to one direction to rotate the bolt 182 in a direction opposite to one direction. By the rotation of the bolt 182, the nut 181 may move toward the side away from the motor 183, and the second heat plate 134 connected to the nut 181 may also move toward the side away from the motor 183.

Through this, the second motor assembly 180 may increase the pressure applied to the clothing by moving the second heating plate 134 forward, that is, in a direction closer to the clothing.

Accordingly, it is possible to apply an appropriate pressure according to the thickness of each type of clothing disposed between the first heating plate 133 and the second heating plate 134, thereby preventing damage to the clothing.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first heating plate 133 and the second heating plate 134 may be formed to have a thinner thickness from both ends toward the center. Both ends of the plurality of hot plates may have a first thickness d1, and a central portion may have a second thickness d2. The first thickness d1 may be formed larger than the second thickness d2.

When the clothing is disposed between the first heating plate 133 and the second heating plate 134 in order to manage the cutlery of the clothing, the part where the cutlery is formed is located at both horizontal ends of the plurality of heating plates 133 and 134. Can be placed.

For this reason, the portion of the garment sewing may be located in the center of the plurality of hot plates (133, 134). Therefore, the thickness of the clothing may be formed thicker than the thickness of both ends of the central portion.

Accordingly, the shapes of the first heating plate 133 and the second heating plate 134 may be formed such that the thickness decreases from both ends toward the center.

Through this, uniform pressure can be applied to the clothing regardless of the thickness of each section of clothing disposed between the first heating plate 133 and the second heating plate 134.

The wrinkle management device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described and illustrated as including the first heating plate 133 in the moving front plate 131 and the second heating plate 134 in the moving rear plate 132 I did. However, it is not limited thereto, and the positions of the hot plates may be changed. For example, the second heat plate 134 may be included in the moving front plate 131 and the first heat plate 133 may be included in the moving rear plate 132.

9A is a view showing a first state of the wrinkle management device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9B is a second state, and FIG. 9C is a third state.

The operation of the wrinkle management device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C. 9A is a view showing a state in which the fixed front plate 121 and the moving front plate 131 of the wrinkle management device 100 are opened with respect to the fixed rear plate 122 and the moving rear plate 132. This can be referred to as the first state.

9B is a view showing a state in which the fixed front plate 121 and the moving front plate 131 of the wrinkle management device 100 are closed with respect to the fixed rear plate 122 and the moving rear plate 132. This can be referred to as the second state.

9C is a view showing a state in which the moving part 130 has moved downward with respect to the fixing part 120 of the wrinkle management device 100. This can be referred to as the third state.

When the wrinkle management device 100 is in the first state, the user may temporarily fix the clothing for managing wrinkles to the fixing clip 123. The clothing is disposed between the fixed front plate 121 and the fixed rear plate 122 and between the moving front plate 131 and the moving rear plate 132.

The moving front plate 131 may include a protrusion 131a. In addition, the fixed front plate 121 may include a first groove 121a in which the protrusion 131a is accommodated. In the first state, the protrusion 131a is accommodated in the first groove 121a and interferes with the fixed front plate 121 so that the fixed front plate 121 and the movable front plate 131 can rotate integrally.

In addition, the fixed front plate 121 may include a spring 121b and a hook 121c. The fixed rear plate 122 may include a second groove 122c in which the hook 121c is accommodated.

In the first state, the protrusion 131a of the movable front plate 131 is accommodated in the first groove 121a of the fixed front plate 121 to press the spring 121b. The spring 121b and the hook 121c are connected to each other. As the spring 121b is pressed and compressed, the hook 121c may be rotated downward. In this case, even when the hook 121c rotates downward and does not get caught in the second groove 122c, even when the hook 121c is accommodated in the second groove 122c, they may not interfere with each other. Accordingly, the fixed front plate 121 can freely rotate with respect to the fixed rear plate 122.

In the clothing temporarily fixed to the fixing clip 123 in the first state, in the second state, the fixed front plate 121 is closed with respect to the fixed rear plate 122 and the moving front plate 131 is closed with respect to the moving rear plate 132. By closing, it can be securely fixed. In addition, in the second state, the moving front plate 131 and the moving rear plate 132 are coupled by the coupling device 330 to be integrally operated. In this case, the fixed front plate 121 and the movable front plate 131 are coupled by a groove protrusion structure. In addition, the spring 121b is pressed and compressed by the protrusion 131a so that the hook 121c is accommodated in the second groove 122c as in the first state, but the fixed front plate 121 and the fixed rear plate 122 May not be combined.

In the second state, the wrinkle manager 100 may be in a third state by extending the length of the connecting device 140 connecting the fixing part 120 and the moving part 130 in the vertical direction. While the length of the connection device 140 is extended, the moving part 130 may move downward with respect to the fixed part 120. As the moving part 130 moves, steam may be supplied to clothes from a plurality of steam outlets 137 formed in the moving front plate 131 and the moving rear plate 132.

The first heat plate 133 and the second heat plate 134 pressurize the front and rear surfaces of the clothes supplied with steam and apply heat to remove the daily wrinkles of the clothes. In addition, it is possible to clearly manage the original wrinkles of the clothing.

The first heating plate 133 may press the front surface of the clothing, and the second heating plate 134 may press the rear surface of the clothing. The pressure sensor 135 mounted on the second heat plate 134 may sense a pressure applied to the second heat plate 134. The second motor assembly 180 mounted on the second heat plate 134 may move the second heat plate 134 forward or backward according to the sensed pressure. Through this, appropriate pressure can be applied according to the thickness of each type of clothing.

Since the moving part 130 moves downward in the third state, the protrusion 131a of the moving front plate 131 may no longer press the spring 121b of the fixed front plate 121. Accordingly, the spring 121b of the fixed front plate 121 is in a relaxed state so that the hook 121c connected to the spring 121b can rotate upward. The hook 121c may be in a horizontal state. Accordingly, the hook 121c is caught in the locking portion of the second groove 122c, so that the fixed front plate 121 and the fixed rear plate 122 may be coupled. Therefore, the fixed front plate 121 cannot freely rotate with respect to the fixed rear plate 122.

10 is a perspective view of a wrinkle management device according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 10, unlike the wrinkle management device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the wrinkle management device 200 is not installed inside the clothing management device 1 but is separated and can operate as a separate device.

The wrinkle manager 200 may include a power supply unit 210 that is connected to an external power source to receive power. The wrinkle management device 200 may include a ring portion 220 provided to be freely mounted on a rod or a hanger. The ring part 220 may be provided in a ring shape. However, it is not limited thereto, and it is sufficient to have a shape that can be mounted.

The wrinkle manager 200 may include a fixing part 230 formed to fix clothes and a moving part 240 moving with respect to the fixing part 230.

The fixing part 230 may include a fixed front plate 231 covering the front surface of the clothing and a fixed rear surface plate 232 covering the rear surface of the clothing. The fixed front plate 231 may be open or closed with respect to the fixed rear plate 232.

The moving part 240 may include a moving front plate 241 covering the front surface of the clothing and a moving rear surface plate 242 covering the rear surface of the clothing.

The moving front plate 241 may be open or closed with respect to the moving rear plate 242.

The moving front plate 241 may include a first heat plate 243 for applying heat to clothing. The moving rear plate 242 may include a second heat plate 244 provided at a position opposite to the first heat plate 243.

Other configurations are the same as the wrinkle management device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Therefore, the wrinkle management device 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention can perform the same function as the wrinkle management device 100 mounted inside the clothing management device 1 without being restricted by a location by simply connecting the power plug. have. Through this, the usability of the wrinkle management device 200 may be increased.

11 is a front view of a connection device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

11, the connection device 240 may be formed in a telescopic structure.

The connection device 240 may include a motor 241, a bolt 242, and a nut 243. The connecting device 240 includes a plurality of frames 244, 245, 246, 247, a plurality of pinions 340, 350, 360, 370, and a plurality of racks 244a, 244b, 245a, 245b, 246a, 246b, 247a, 247b).

The first frame 244 of the connection device 240 may be mounted inside the fixed rear plate 122 of the fixing part 120. In addition, the fourth frame 247 of the connecting device 240 may be connected to the moving rear plate 132 of the moving part 130. Accordingly, as the fourth frame 247 moves, the moving unit 130 may linearly move in the vertical direction together. However, the frame to which the moving unit 130 is coupled may not be limited to the fourth frame 247.

The motor 241 may be mounted on the first frame 244. The bolt 242 may be connected to the motor 241 to receive the rotational force of the motor 241. The bolt 242 may be rotatably coupled to the nut 243. The nut 243 may be mounted on the second frame 245.

The first frame 244 may include a plurality of first racks 244a and 244b on both sides. The first front rack 244b and the first rear rack 244a may be formed inside the first frame 244. The first front rack 244b may be formed in front of the first rear rack 244a.

The second frame 245 may include a plurality of second racks 245a and 245b on both sides. The second front rack 245a may be formed to protrude into the second frame 245 near the first rear rack 244a. The second rear rack 245b may be formed to protrude into the inside of the second frame 245 near the first front rack 244b.

The third frame 246 may include a plurality of third racks 246a and 246b on both sides. The third front rack 246b may be formed to protrude into the third frame 246 near the first front rack 244b. The third rear rack 246a may be formed to protrude into the third frame 246 near the first rear rack 244a.

The fourth frame 247 may include a plurality of fourth racks 247a and 247b on both sides. The fourth front rack 247a may be formed to protrude into the fourth frame 247 near the first rear rack 244a. The fourth rear rack 247b may be formed to protrude into the fourth frame 247 near the first front rack 244b.

The second frame 245 may include a plurality of pinions 340 and 350 on both sides. The first pinion 340 may rotate while being engaged with the first front rack 244b and the third front rack 246b. The second pinion 350 may rotate by engaging with the first rear rack 244a and the third rear rack 246a.

The third frame 246 may include a plurality of pinions 360 and 370 on both sides. The third pinion 360 may rotate while being engaged with the second front rack 245a and the fourth front rack 247a. The fourth pinion 370 may rotate while being engaged with the second rear rack 245b and the fourth rear rack 247b.

Hereinafter, the operation of the connection device 240 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.

As the motor 241 rotates, the bolt 242 may rotate. The bolt 242 rotates so that the nut 243 may move downward. The second frame 245 on which the nut 243 is mounted may move downward.

As the second frame 245 moves downward, the first pinion 340 and the second pinion 350 mounted on the second frame 245 may rotate. As the first pinion 340 rotates in a clockwise direction, the third front rack 246b meshing with the first pinion 340 may perform linear motion. As the second pinion 350 rotates in a counterclockwise direction, the third rear rack 246a engaged with the second pinion 350 may perform linear motion. Accordingly, the third frame 246 may move downward by the force applied to the third front rack 246b and the third rear rack 246a.

As the third frame 246 moves downward, the third pinion 360 and the fourth pinion 270 mounted on the third frame 246 may rotate. As the third pinion 360 rotates in a counterclockwise direction, the fourth front rack 247a meshed with the third pinion 360 may linearly move. As the fourth pinion 370 rotates in a clockwise direction, the fourth rear rack 247b meshing with the fourth pinion 370 may linearly move. Accordingly, the fourth frame 247 may move downward by the force applied to the fourth front rack 247a and the fourth rear rack 247b.

That is, the rotational force of the motor 241 causes the plurality of frames 245, 246, 247 to linearly move in the vertical direction, so that the moving part 130 connected thereto may linearly move with respect to the fixing part 120.

The telescopic structure according to the present embodiment has been described and illustrated as having four frames, but the number of frames may not be limited thereto. The connecting device 240 may include fewer or more frames depending on the length or size of the device to be accommodated.

12 is a view showing an open state in the wrinkle management device according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this drawing, the configuration of the movable part is the same as that of the other embodiment of the wrinkle management, and the illustration is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 12, the wrinkle management device 500 may include a power supply unit 510 to receive power from the main body 10.

The power supply unit 510 may be provided to allow air to flow therein. The second outlet 32a of the clothing manager 1 is connected to the power supply unit 510 so that hot air from the second duct 81 may be transmitted to the inside of the power supply unit 510.

The fixing part 520 may include a fixed front plate 521 covering the front surface of the clothing and a fixed rear surface plate 522 covering the rear surface of the clothing. The fixed front plate 521 may be open or closed with respect to the fixed rear plate 522. The fixed front plate 521 may be hingedly coupled by a hinge device 525 so as to be rotatable with respect to the fixed rear plate 522.

When the fixed front plate 521 is closed with respect to the fixed rear plate 522, a part of the upper surface of the fixed front plate 521 may be cut to accommodate a part of the front surface of the power supply unit 510.

In addition, the fixed front plate 521 may include a first space 524 provided to allow air discharged from the inside of the power supply unit 510 to flow when the fixed front plate 521 is closed. The first space 524 may be formed continuously with a portion where a portion of the upper surface of the fixed front plate 521 is cut.

The upper surface of the fixed rear plate 522 is provided to accommodate the power supply unit 510. The power supply unit 510 and the fixed rear plate 522 may be integrally formed. The fixed rear plate 522 may include a second space 526 provided to allow air discharged from the inside of the power supply unit 510 to flow. The fixing clip 123 for fixing the clothing may be accommodated in the second space 526 and mounted on the fixing rear plate 522.

Through this, even when the fixed front plate 521 is closed with respect to the fixed rear plate 522, the hot air that has passed through the power supply unit 510 can be supplied to the clothing accommodated in the first space 524 and the second space 526. have.

In the above, specific embodiments have been illustrated and described. However, it is not limited only to the above-described embodiments, and those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the invention pertains will be able to perform various changes without departing from the gist of the technical idea of the invention described in the following claims. .

One; Clothing manager
10; main body
20; door
70; 1st steam generating device
100, 200, 500; Wrinkle management
110, 510; Power
120, 520; Fixed part
130; Moving part
140, 240; Connection device
150; 1st motor assembly
180; Second motor assembly

Claims (20)

A main body including a management room accommodating clothes;
A support member connected to the body to mount the clothing;
Includes; a wrinkle manager having a power supply connected to the support member so as to receive power from the main body
The wrinkle manager
A fixing part for fixing the clothing;
A moving part that moves with respect to the fixing part and removes wrinkles from the clothing;
And a connecting device mounted on the fixing unit and the moving unit and having a variable length such that the moving unit is movable. The method of claim 1,
The fixing part
A fixed rear plate covering the rear surface of the clothing;
A clothing manager comprising a; a fixed front plate that is opened and closed with respect to the fixed rear plate to cover the front surface of the clothes. The method of claim 2,
The fixing part
A clothing manager further comprising a fixing clip mounted to temporarily fix the clothing. The method of claim 1,
The moving part
A moving rear plate covering the rear surface of the clothing;
A clothes manager comprising a moving front plate that is opened and closed with respect to the moving rear plate so as to cover the front surface of the clothes. The method of claim 4,
The movable rear plate and the movable front plate include a plurality of hot plates. The method of claim 5,
The moving part
It further includes; a bucket mounted in the inside of the moving front plate or the moving rear plate
The moving front plate and moving rear plate are
And a plurality of steam outlets connected to the water container to supply steam to the clothes. The method of claim 5,
The moving part
A clothing manager further comprising a; spring connected to one of the plurality of hot plates to apply pressure to the clothing. The method of claim 7,
The hot plate to which the spring is connected is a first hot plate,
The moving part
And a pressure sensor mounted on the second heating plate to sense a pressure applied to the second heating plate facing the first heating plate, and
The second heating plate is a clothing manager moving forward or backward to apply an appropriate pressure according to the thickness of the clothing. The method of claim 5,
The plurality of hot plates are formed to be thinner as the thickness goes from both ends to the central portion. The method of claim 4,
The moving part
And a hinge device connecting the moving front plate and the moving rear plate so that the moving front plate is rotatably opened and closed with respect to the moving rear plate. A power supply connected to an external power source to receive power;
A fixing part connected to the power supply to fix clothes;
A moving part provided to be movable up and down with respect to the fixed part;
Includes; a connection device for connecting the fixed part and the moving part
The connecting device is a wrinkle management device that is formed to be variable in length so that the moving part is movable. The method of claim 11,
Wrinkle management device further comprising a; ring portion provided in a ring shape so as to be mounted on the hanger. The method of claim 11,
The moving part
A moving rear plate covering the rear surface of the garment and including a first heat plate;
Wrinkle management device including; a moving front plate covering the front surface of the garment and including a second heat plate provided at a position opposite to the first heat plate. The method of claim 13,
The moving part
A spring connected to the first heat plate or the second heat plate to apply pressure to the clothing;
A wrinkle management device comprising a; a pressure sensor provided on a hot plate opposite to the hot plate to which the spring is connected. The method of claim 14,
The moving part
A hinge device connecting the moving front plate and the moving rear plate so that the moving front plate is rotatably opened and closed with respect to the moving rear plate;
The moving front plate or the moving rear plate
A bucket mounted inside;
A steam discharge port for supplying steam to the clothing, and a steam discharge port connected to the water container through the hinge device. A power supply receiving power from an external power source;
A ring portion formed to be mountable;
A fixing part provided to fix one end of the clothing;
A moving part provided to be movable up and down with respect to the fixed part, the moving part covering front and rear surfaces of the clothing;
Including; a connecting device that connects the fixed part and the moving part and has a variable length
The moving part
A moving front plate including a first hot plate;
Wrinkle management device comprising a; moving rear plate including a second hot plate. The method of claim 16,
The first and second heating plates pressurize the front and rear surfaces of the clothes, and the moving part moves along the length direction of the clothes to manage wrinkles. The method of claim 17,
The moving part
Wrinkle management device further comprising a; a plurality of steam outlets for supplying steam to the clothing. The method of claim 16,
The connecting device is a wrinkle management device formed in a multi-joint link structure. The method of claim 16,
The first heating plate and the second heating plate is a wrinkle management device that is formed to decrease in thickness from both ends toward the center.

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